Wednesday 30 December 2020

Chearsley Good Neighbour – still here to help

In the light of the recent increase in the spread of COVID-19, and the consequent additional concerns and constraints on our movements, the Parish Council would like to remind everyone in the village that the Chearsley Good Neighbour COVID-19 assistance scheme continues to be available to you.

It is still being coordinated by Susan Olding, generously assisted by a band of hardy volunteers, and can provide help with shopping, collection of medicines and prescriptions, or sometimes just a chat.

If you would like help with any of this, please contact Susan, preferably by email any time at assistance@chearsley.com or by phone on 01844 201134 weekdays mornings only 10.00-12.00. Leave a message if there's no reply.

Wednesday 23 December 2020

Food Bank Collection Point relocated to the church

 


Year End Message from the PC Chairman

Hello good folks of Chearsley

Well what a momentous year to date with so much to digest , illness and sad loss of loved ones, the removal of certain freedoms , being apart from close family and friends , and employment uncertainties, it has surely been a test for many folks and I am afraid more challenges lie ahead.

During these challenging times I wanted to drop you all a line as the chairman of the Chearsley Parish council to express my thanks, admiration and respect for the way so many folks have faced these difficulties and contributed to taking care of others “ when a friend in need is a friend indeed “ whether it’s errands for medicines , shopping , doctors and much more , even just a knock on the door and an enquiry to see if all is well with a neighbour, all of these actions are so special and demonstrate to me that all is well with humanity accepting that there are more hurdles ahead to negotiate.

I have included part of an article I read recently and resonated very much with me so I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with you all.

Wishing all of the Chearsley family the very best of health and happiness for this year and beyond

Nicholas J Brown

Chairman, Chearsley Parish Council. ChearsleyPC@Chearsley.com


We humans have a knack for coming together and rising up to our potential in the face of challenges such as pandemics, reduction in freedoms , loss of those that are family and friends , all these tough moments bring us out of ourselves and into the community , ready to lend a hand to those in need.

This experience is often life-changing for those who are willing to step into the position of helper. We feel as if we are finally doing something really important, and this leads us to feeling more self-actualized. We feel more connected to the people we are helping and humanity in general.

Considering the many benefits of this kind of gesture, it is surprising that more of us don't devote more of our time , or at least some portion of our time, to serving people in need. The more we promote, applaud, and actively inspire humanitarian efforts in the community and further afield the more others will be drawn to this kind of work and we might pay more attention to those everyday ordinary heroes who devote their lives to alleviating suffering in whatever form it presents itself."

Tuesday 22 December 2020

Hark the Herald


Another dose of carols to help you feel Christmassy....

 http://www.3buckschurches.org/our-services/advent-calendar/

Thursday 17 December 2020

Carol Service


 

Just to let you know that the Carol Services in the church are still allowed under tier 3.

We have lots of seats left for Saturday and 3 for Sunday, so if you would like to come along and hear our beautiful choir and the Nativity story told through readings, do please book a free place via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/3-bucks-churches




Wednesday 16 December 2020

Musical Advent Calendar

 




This time we have the Chearsley hand bell ringers.  Click here.

Sunday 13 December 2020

Musical Advent Calendar

 


Here our choir singing "The Angel Gabriel". Click here.

Thursday 10 December 2020

YouTube Parish council 2021 Budget Meeting 10 Dec 7.30pm

The monthly Parish Council meeting is tonight (Thurs) at 7:30. The main topic is setting next years budget and setting the Chearsley precept for 2021.

The live stream can be viewed live or as a recording at your leisure via this same link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYEzzRiWb-o

As ever, any questions can be submitted live on the youtube stream chat or sent to chearsleypc@chearsley.com

Wednesday 9 December 2020

Tuesday 8 December 2020

Musical Advent Calendar


Click here for another beautiful installment from Chearsley Choir.  

Wednesday 2 December 2020

Online Advent Calendar

The Church are releasing an element of the classic Nine Lessons and Carols Service every day – music and readings recorded by members of St Mary’s Long Crendon and the 2 St Nicholas’ in Chearsley and Nether Winchendon. Journey with us to Christmas.  Click on the button, top left of this blog.  If you can't see it, click here instead.







Tuesday 1 December 2020

Lighting up Chearsley for Christmas !

Chearsley starts its Christmas celebrations this week, with a fabulous star, shining on the church tower, an illuminated crib on the green, and switching on of the tree lights on Saturday.