We have recently added a page to the ‘Natural History’ section of the website giving some summary information and photos on the activities of Appleshaw’s own “Gilets Jaune”: the Toad Patrol led by Rob Read (who has also taken some Read more…
Recent media reports suggest that Foodbanks are experiencing record demand as a result of financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is just a quick, quiet reminder that if you want to contribute to the Andover Foodbank, there is Read more…
As the Church had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to combat the resultant slight sense of ennui, we had suggested that anybody feeling inspired might like to add their colourful blown eggs to the (initially bare) Read more…
Sadly this year we cannot celebrate Easter in the church. So here is an idea to share together…. ….. every year, we give each other chocolate or decorated eggs at Easter. It is an old Christian tradition to decorate blown Read more…
As you may know, the Church news for Appleshaw, Clanville, Fyfield, Kimpton, Shipton Bellinger, Redenham and Thruxton is set out in “7 Whole Days” – which used to be printed out and distributed by hand throughout the villages. Given that Read more…
Back by popular demand… … a quiz night, jointly organised by St Peter’s PTA and St Peter’s PCC (the ecclesiastical equivalent of the PTA. Sort of.) Last year’s quiz night was good fun, got mildly raucous and was much appreciated Read more…
On 23 January 2020 there was a village reception at the church to celebrate the impressive and richly deserved award of MBEs to Bob and Lin Caddy. It was a fun evening: smiles, noise and banter – which you can Read more…
Welcome to 2020 – and wishing everyone all the best for the “Roaring Twenties” …. Some of you may have picked up the ‘December 2019 update’ sheet in the Church during the Christmas period. However, for those of you who Read more…
The church was packed for the carol service yesterday evening – with more than 85 people attending. The service started with an impressive “Once in Royal David’s City” solo – which clearly inspired the congregation, who joined in and started Read more…
Don’t forget that this year’s Carol Service at St. Peter-in-the-Wood is this evening (Sunday 22 December) at 6pm. The standard of the singing will be enhanced by a soloist who is going to be joining us. After the service, delicious Read more…