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This Week  - Notices for week commencing 18th August 2008

THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH BUILDING - extra copies of the Vicar’s Letter of 28 July, are available in church – in the basket on the unit adjacent to the north door.

MISSION ACTION PLAN (M.A.P.) - Commending God’s Love for the World. The first ‘module’ of a course run by members of the Ministry Team, on the person + work of Jesus, and how we can be sure of our faith, will take place in the church hall (afternoon and evening) on Wednesdays 1, 8 & 22 October. The second ‘module’, on the work of the Holy Spirit, will take place on a similar basis on 12, 19 & 26 November. If you wish to attend please sign on the sheet which can be found on the unit adjacent to the north door.  ZA

POLLARDING of Lime trees in the churchyard – I am sure many of you will wonder what has happened to the Lime trees!  A brief explanation – West Sussex County Council had indicated that the trees were becoming a health and safety hazard to road users.  Tree surgeons were asked to look at the trees and advise.  They were instructed to carry out remedial work and WSCC Highways Department were approached regarding the licence that was needed for traffic control - which regrettably they issued at very short notice – resulting in the work having to be being carried out on Wednesday 13 August. (Thanks to everyone at Coffee Break and the 11 am service for their forbearance.)  I appreciate the trees look very sad indeed but – to paraphrase the RHS – “there are situations where pollarding is still appropriate… adjacent to main roads for example… the Common Lime is well known to be tolerant of pollarding.”  Ann Mathias

COFFEE BREAK - Please note that Coffee Break will be closed on the 20th and the 27th August but will re-open on 3 September.  Anne Langley

MUSICAL EVENING - Friday 5th September at 7.45pm, in church. This is an opportunity to hear the spectacular voice of Rose Setten - a star in the making!  Rose was the BBC's Choir Girl of the year 2004-05 and appeared on numerous programmes including 'Songs of Praise'.  Currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music, Rose will present a very varied programme of musical theatre, opera, popular and English Song including music by Quilter, Gluck, Faure, Handel, Lloyd-Webber and Cole Porter.  An occasion not to be missed!  Rose will be accompanied by James Phillips.  Tickets, including refreshments are £6 each, available from the Parish Office or in church on Sundays. (Carrie McLeod has tickets at church on 10 Aug.)

SUSSEX HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST - Please support those who will be taking part in this event (walk/cycle around Chichester, 13 Sept) – Pam Brooks, Michael & Viviane Earll & Jean Bulley with the young people.

JAM JARS - Thank you to all those who have supplied jars for our jam, chutney and marmalade making.  At the moment we are overwhelmed with jars so please recycle them for the moment. I am sure that we will need more come the marmalade season. Thank you again.  Julie Webb

CHURCH OUTING TO WINCHESTER - on Saturday 4th October 2008. Tickets are selling well for this, so please don’t leave it too late! We have booked the coach (leaving at 9am) - you decide how to spend your day - shop, dine, or tour the Cathedral or even all three!   We will meet at 5.30pm in the Cathedral for sung Evensong before the return journey home. There is an entry charge for the Cathedral, if you wish to look around, of £4. Cost of a seat on the coach is £10 (children under 16 - £5), Family ticket available.  Booking forms are now available from the Church Office, Ann Mathias or Dot Mitcham.

CRAB APPLES – John Manning has a large quantity of Crab Apples on a tree in his front garden at 40, Ruston Avenue. If you would like any of these apples please go along and help yourself. Enquiries please contact Marjorie Warnes Tel: 778859.

WAR GRAVES - We have had an enquiry from a recent visitor to our churchyard who is interested in war graves. Can anyone help with information about Gunner P.C.E. East of the Royal Garrison Artillery who died on 20 Nov 1918 and is buried here? If so please contact the Church Office. Information on other local war graves would also be of interest.

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Festival of Flowers, Art & Agriculture – Churches in the Adur Valley: St. Peter’s, Upper Beeding, St Nicholas’, Bramber & St. Botolph’s, Botolphs. August Bank Holiday Weekend, 23 – 25 Aug. Open churches, flowers, entertainments & refreshments.

Christ for the Nations UK - are seeking volunteers to help at Bognor Regis Bible Week. Volunteering Open Meetings followed by prayer Mon 8 Sept. 19.30 at The Royal Norfolk, The Esplanade, Bognor Regis. Ring Judith or Carole on 01243 826222.

Diary dates for 2008