Thursday 28 February 2008

Village News

with Margaret Morbey
John Miles
John died on Sunday night, 24th February at Stoke Mandeville Hospital where he had been since just before Christmas. Our love and sympathies go to his wife, Pat and children, Paul and Ann.
His funeral has been arranged for Wednesday, 5th March. The service will be at Chearsley Church at 2p.m. Members of the Thamensians will be playing jazz and escorting John’s coffin from The Bell to the Church. Everyone is welcome to gather at The Bell beforehand at about 1.30p.m. and to join in the procession to the Church.
Youth Club Friday March 7th
There will be a meeting this Friday at the Village Hall from 6.30 to 8.00. Everyone from the ages of 8 to 14 is welcome. Contact Gillie Travers on 202469 for more information.
Women’s World Day of Prayer - March 7th
Ann Persson from Chearsley is the speaker at two services on this day. They take place at 10.15a.m. and 8.00p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Thame. The service has been prepared by Christian women of Guyana as part of Women’s World Day of Prayer.
Sunday March 9th - Morning Celebration
This monthly service takes place at St. Nicholas Church 9.45 to 10.35 a.m. this Sunday. It is an all-age service with a lively and informal style when “church” is made an enjoyable experience for all. The theme of this month’s celebration is Into the World, Jesus and people.

Thursday 21 February 2008

Village News

with Margaret Morbey
Stoke Mandeville Special Care Baby Unit
There was a very busy night at The Bell on Saturday 16th February when the contents of the charity bottles were counted with the added attraction and support of Mark Webber, Aylesbury’s Formula 1 racing driver for the Red Bull team, who donated a signed t shirt as part of the prizes. The prizes also included a two night stay at a castle in Spain donated by a villager, a bottle of champagne and bottle of whiskey. £2,072.86 was raised from the evening and the bottles which will be presented to Stoke Mandeville Special Care Baby Unit.
Mothering Sunday, March 2nd in Chearsley
There will be a Parish Eucharist at 10am. and Junior Church at 11a.m. The Bell is also offering a special Mother’s Day Lunch.

Thursday 14 February 2008

Village News

with Margaret Morbey
Cancer Research Race for Life
This takes place on Sunday 11th May when many from Chearsley, the Chearsley Chix, will be taking part in memory of Jackie Brown who died from cancer a few months ago.
There is a Chearsley Chix website for anyone who would like to be a sponsor. This is: www.justgiving.com/chearsleychix. All support will be much appreciated, as the aim is to raise £2,500. All individual runners/walkers/hobblers will be seeking their own sponsors, so please give generously if asked.
Chearsley Village Trust
The Trust is inviting applications for a grant from any village organization, society or individual. Please write to Val Davies, the Clerk to the Trustees at Minster, Dark Lane, Chearsley HP18 0DA, explaining your project, who will benefit from it and what other funds will be available. The deadline for applications is 30th March.

Thursday 7 February 2008

Village News

with Margaret Morbey
Fete 08
There will be a fete this year. Please keep Saturday 28th June free and look forward to participating in getting together on the Green. More details will be available later. If you are interested in being actively involved on the day, or beforehand, let me know.
How to Grow Beautiful Roses
Gardeners in Chearsley : you may be interested to know that there will be a talk at Waddesdon Manor Plant Centre on February 21st at 6.30p.m. on roses and their cultivation by Michael Marriot of David Austin Roses. Admission is free.
W.I.
The resolution that the EU should ban bottom trawling which causes catastrophic loss of marine life, put forward by Chearsley W.I. has been chosen to go forward for debate at the Annual Meeting in Liverpool in June. The debate will be between Chearsley’s resolution and one other. This is an amazing and exciting achievement for them. The resolution will be proposed and seconded by means of short speeches given by members of Chearsley W.I., followed by independent speakers who will speak for and against the motion. The Annual Meeting will then vote. Good luck and we look forward to hearing the result.
Eric and Liz Carte
Chearsley’s actors are busy again. Eric and his wife, Liz, are both appearing in a charity performance in aid of the RAF at The Mill at Sonning “Silver Wings over Sonning” with Richard Briers. They are also in the midst of rehearsals for 2 plays to be performed on the cruise ship “Oriana” later this year.
Mobile Library
The Mobile Library visits The Bell car park on Monday February 18th from 10.35 to 11.05a.m.