thomas barnes christmas service 2022
Children in the pews singing
Children in the pews singing
Children in the pews singing
What a delightful time this morning with the children of Thomas Barnes School holding their Christmas Service in Church.
Children in the pews singing
Children in the pews singing
Children in the pews singing
They narrated bible stories about the nativity and the true meaning of Christmas.
Infants singing
Children in the pews singing
Infants singing
And they sang a collection of songs, some well known and some new ones. It was wonderful to see the children and parents in church, happy and enjoying the hard work of the children and staff.
easter day 2021
Wonderful return to Holy Communion
What a fantastic turnout for our first service of Holy Communion for over 12 months! As we are still not allowed communal singing in church, we had a spoken service led by the minister Rev Brian Rostill. Over 30 people in attendance; the popular comment was "it's great to be back to something like normality". There were ten 'newcomers' also. We look forward to seeing regulars and newcomers alike. Everyone is welcome. The pattern for now will be Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the month followed by Morning Worship on the remaining Sundays. We will periodically review this in line with government guidance and parishioners wishes.
children's mental health week
1-7 February 2021
From 1-7 February 2021 schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals across the UK will take part in Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is Express Yourself.
Expressing yourself
Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. This could be through art, music, writing and poetry, dance and drama, photography and film, and doing activities that make you feel good.
Exploring creativity
For Children's Mental Health Week 2021 children (and adults) are encouraged to explore the different ways we can express ourselves, and the creative ways that we can share our feelings, our thoughts and our ideas.
Scale of Children's Mental Health Issues
Around three children in every primary school class has a mental health problem, and many more struggle with challenges from bullying to bereavement.
Further help and advice
There is a dedicated website to Children's Mental Health Week 2021, where resources, ideas and other useful help may be found. Go to: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/
Christmas Eve 2020
Carol Service 2020
What a wonderful start to Christmas. A brilliant turn out for our first ever, outdoors Carol Service at St Chad's. Over 50 members of the congregation and village turned out for the short service on the lawn today. Thank you everyone who turned up to make it a lovely start to Christmas. May you all have a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas.
New Altar Cross
The hidden talent that's all around us! This beautiful new altar cross was made out of an old coffee table belonging to Bruce and Ann by David Hines who lives in the parish. Originally intended to be a plain wooden cross, David saw the brass cross that we use during services and decided to style the new wooden one along those lines. Such skill and patience. A good friend of his turned the buttons depicting the nails. It was blessed at this morning's service by Rev Brian. Thank you David.
Eric Symonds & John Hambridge
A update
I know that some of you will be wondering how Eric Symonds is doing after his fall and subsequent surgery and stay in hospital. Eric is beginning to get about a bit now on his mobility scooter; so watch out! He recently took a trip out and visited John Hambridge. Both of them seem to be doing well, looking at this photo.
Looking Back From The Tow-Path
This beautiful poem by Margaret Dale was chosen by her family to be read at her funeral. Lovely words from a lovely lady. RIP Margaret.
You can see more of Margaret's works on our Poet's Corner page on this website.
RIP
Margaret Dale
We are sad to report the passing of yet another stalwart member of the Hopwas and St Chad's Church Community.
Margaret Dale passed away at the weekend aged 90. She lived in Hopwas with her family before downsizing to Riverside, but she always remained involved with village activities.
A member, and past President, of Hopwas W.I, she organised show exhibits both at local and county level.She also wrote and produced plays - again for members to enjoy and take part in. She also wrote a book of poems, some of which are published on our website page - Poet's Corner
About 20 years ago she started a village painting group, meeting once a week in the chapel school room. (Hopefully this will be able to restart soon, covid-19 permitting.) Less experienced members have always benefited from her expertise. Margaret was one of the village show's original committee members and has always been involved, especially with showing her very talented water-colour paintings.
Always willing to he!p out and be involved, she supported church barbeques, Christmas fairs and attended services regularly. She was also a member of Hopwas garden club.
She will be remembered fondly by all at St Chad's and the wider community. Our condolences are offered to her family at this sad time.
RIP Margaret Dale. God Bless.
Margaret Dale RIP
rip
Honor Evans
Many of you at St Chad's will remember Honor Evans, a stalwart member of our congregation until a short while ago. It is with sadness that we have to announce her recent passing (Friday 11th September). Honor turned 96 a few days before. The family (Perry and Roger) have been in touch and provided the following details regarding her funeral. A funeral service is being held at Seven Hills Crematorium in Ipswich on 6th October at 1.30pm. Further details can be found on the following website link, which also gives you an opportunity to share your memories of Honor with us by posting a message. We have requested no flowers at the service, but Mom spent many hours volunteering at the Acorns children’s hospice charity shop in Tamworth, so we would love to be able to make a donation to them. Details on how to donate are also on the website link. https://honorevans.muchloved.com/ If you would have liked to have come to the funeral but are unable to get to Suffolk (& due to Covid restrictions, we are having to limit numbers), there will be a live webcast of the funeral which we can send you a link. Please contact Perry on 07738022223 or perryevans63@gmail.com & he’ll be able to give you details. However, we will be scattering Mom's ashes at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on 23rd October. Covid restrictions are also in place for this, so please contact Perry in advance if you wish to attend. RIP Honor Evans.
RIP
Honor Evans
Many of you at St Chad's will remember Honor Evans, a stalwart member of our congregation until a short while ago. It is with sadness that we have to announce her recent passing (Friday 11th September). Honor turned 96 a few days before. The family (Perry and Roger) have been in touch and provided the following details regarding her funeral.
A funeral service is being held at Seven Hills Crematorium in Ipswich on 6th October at 1.30pm. Further details can be found on the following website link, which also gives you an opportunity to share your memories of Honor with us by posting a message. We have requested no flowers at the service, but Mom spent many hours volunteering at the Acorns children’s hospice charity shop in Tamworth, so we would love to be able to make a donation to them. Details on how to donate are also on the website link. https://honorevans.muchloved.com/
If you would have liked to have come to the funeral but are unable to get to Suffolk (& due to Covid restrictions, we are having to limit numbers), there will be a live webcast of the funeral which we can send you a link. Please contact Perry on 07738022223 or perryevans63@gmail.com & he’ll be able to give you details.
However, we will be scattering Mom's ashes at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on 23rd October. Covid restrictions are also in place for this, so please contact Perry in advance if you wish to attend.
RIP Honor Evans.