GET YER COAT LUV

Well well well - yet another party, this time for the choir. and first prize in the fancy dress competition went to our beloved Doreen for capturing that 1950s look perfectly. Well done Doreen. We love you!

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Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr its Frrrrrrrrrrezin cold

Did you see that snow flurry this morning? You had to be up and out very early to catch it because it had all melted by breakfast time.

Incidentally, you wont belive this but I also saw an enormous fairy jet washing the slabs outside the church early this morning too. what a day!

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WE HAVE SEEN HIS FLASHING TIE IN THE EAST AND HAVE COME TO WORSHIP WITH HIM

The staff christmas party got off to a swing and the tempo was set by Henry who completely ignored the dress code and arrived sporting an outrageous flashing tie. Grave concerns have been expressed by several people about Henry, who was acting somewhat off beam and completely out of (his usually quite sober) character.

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING

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AMAZING! Only 13 singing days left til Christmas - will the choir be ready? This year 53 people from Saint Andrew's have made a Christmas Choir. What an inspiration! Please pray for us, as there is only one rehearsal left. The Vicar is trying to sing the TENOR line. Several choir members have offered three FIVERS if he will just move his lips and stop the sound coming out. Sorry guys - its going to cost you more than that.

Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow

Richard Woolf and Simon hit the roof yesterday to clear off leaves from the terraces and hopper heads so that the rain water can escape down the pipes rather than down the inside and outside walls. It was quite unusual to be on the roof and not find selwyn up there! We also went into the loft space to check for dampness. All is well!

ROBB'S HAPPY ENDING AND PARTY

On Saturday Kip, Sue and went to a surprise party for Robb. robbs appeal to stay in England was upheld. this followed tremendous community support at all levels. It is great news for Robb, Lesley and little Zuko

GIVE US A QUICHE

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The Guardians pre christmas bash happened last evening. The church key holders suppiled food and wine and we had a most enjoyable evening with the guardians - that happy band which no man can number - who keep the church open at weekends and holidays and welcome people who visit our church. if you would like to join the happy band and have some peace and quiet yourself in the church when it is empty then wed be pleased to hear from you

TURKEYS AND PUDDINGS

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The popin Christmas lunch happened today, 4th December and was a plump affair. the food was excellent the company was amusing and the serving staff were lovely and cheerful as ever. we enjoyed sprouts with chestnuts, Jeanne Griffin Smiths legendary haslet, roast and mashed potatoes, turkey, ham, bread sauce, potatoes and gravy. Miss Moyle, our resident retired midwife who has delivered half of the congregation in her time was exceptionally rude to the vicar. He would like to forgive her. He is thinking about it.

A GOLDEN DAY

On Sunday 29th November we had a triple celebration - Advent Sunday, our patronal Festival St Andrew's day and last and by all means least the 10th anniversary of the Brocklehursts arriving in Ham. Andrew and Advent are both Golden in their own way. The day was made extra golden for me because the the Church Wardens presented Jan and I with 150 daffodil bulbs. As you all know I HATE gardening and have given the garden over to be a field with chickens and a ferguson T20 to cut the grass with. so the daffodil bulbs are currently on ebay and will, I hope, fetch a tidy sum. Seriously, This really is very kind and will bring colour to the edges of the field and joy to our hearts for years to come. We love Saint Andrews ansd are looking forward, hopefully, to the next 10 years.

earlier this year we celebrated our 10th summer here and Simon's 20th year of ordination wioth a hog roast, morris dancers, beer tent, St Andrews singers and all. to see the photos click on the title A GOLDEN DAY