The Three Rivers Group of Parishes
Church of England - Diocese of Ely
Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennett, Snailwell
Year's Mind
It has been the custom at Fordham to pray every week for those who have died during this week in previous years. We hope to extend this to all the parishes.
| September 7 | John Edward Whitwood. |
| September 8 | Nathan Paul Overton, Albert Edward Lester. |
| September 9 | Ronald Leonard Pettit. |
| September 10 | Edward Frederick Fenn. |
| September 11 | Stanley Thomas Atkinson. |
| September 12 | Ruth Cole. |
| September 13 | Leonard Arthur Beazley . |
Sundays@7
The new group meets once a month at the Old Vicarage in Isleham and we hope that many other young people will join us.| September 7 | Swimming at Karma Farm. |
| October 12 | Pizza Party (make your own!). |
| November 16 | Children in Need. |
| December 7 | Christmas Outing. |
Details from Rev. Kate (01638-723960) or Rev. Mike (01638-721616).
St Andrew's
Isleham Flower Festival
Saturday through Monday, August 23-25
The church was open each day from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with refreshments available at the Social Centre. There was a Festival Songs of Praise on Sunday evening at 6.30pm August 24.
View a slideshow of pictures from the Flower festival..
Mothers’ Union Trip to Anglesey Abbey - July 23
An excellent day at Anglesey Abbey for the Mothers’ Union with super weather.
Wine & Wonderings! - July 17
The last session of Wine & Wonderings was on Thursday. An interesting session, with many questions to ponder and reflect upon. We will be looking to future opportunities to be together and discuss matters of faith and action.
Community Car Scheme
The meeting last Monday saw Fiona Maxwell elected as Chairman of the group. The launch will be in October this year, and to date there has been great support from individuals and Parish Councils.
St Peter's Day
Many thanks to all who contributed to a great service at Fordham and especial thanks to all who made the barbeque possible afterward.
Deanery Enlargement
As from 1st September 2008 the Cheveley and Raddesley Groups of parishes are joining Fordham and Quy Deanery
Fordham Gift Day - June 28
Many thanks to all who contributed to a lovely day.
It was especially good to have Peter North with us in the afternoon leading our singers.
Music in the Park- June 14
Thanks to all who made this such a memorable occasion. The rain held off (mostly) the music was superb and the atmosphere wonderful. A good sum will have been raised for the restoration fund at Chippenham.
Shrubland's Fete at Fordham - June 7
In spite of the weather, and in great spirit, St Peter’s held their Summer Fete last Saturday. Over £780 was raised, especially pleasing in the circumstances. Many thanks to all who contributed and especially to Roger and Rosemary Palmer for hosting this event again.
Picnic in the Park at Kennet - June 8
A lovely afternoon, with warm weather this year. The Newmarket Band played for us, a tree was planted in memory of a previous Secretary of the Kennet and Kentford Playing Field Association, and there was even a prize for the Teddy Bear. Many thanks to Diane and Darren and so many others who worked so hard. And we had hymns and prayers too.
Prayer Diary
Jan and James Broad have compiled a Prayer Diary for the Group. This is has beenll be sent to everyone on the Electoral Roll of each church. Please continue to pray for all the churches and our five villages. Thanks.
Ely District Bell Striking Competition
Congratulations to Isleham on their success in the Novice Class at the recent competition. The team comprised Ruth Ogden, Richard May, James Wilkes, Ryan Wilding, Sean Edwards and Nick Carver.
Withers Place, Fordham
The "Day Centre" provides a superb facility – with weekly luncheons, cooked and served by volunteers from the church and village. We lead a service there every month too. Talk to Mike or Kate for more details.
Trainee Reader
Philip Allison, who is in training to be a reader in our neighbouring diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich, will be on placement in The Three Rivers Group during May and June. This is part of his training programme.
He will be based at St. Andrew’s at Isleham for Sunday worship and will assist in intercessions, reading, chalice assistant and preaching.
Please welcome him as a temporary member of our team.
Churchwardens elected April 6 2008
Chippenham: Nicola Heather, Paul Donohue.
Fordham: Roger Palmer, Judy Abbott.
Isleham: Nick Carver, Rob Savage. Deputy - Janice Pope.
Kennett: Mary Deary, Keith Mobbs.
Snailwell: Maureen Howes, Muriel Hood.
Annual Church Meeting
The Annual Meetings for all five churches were held together on Wednesday 16 April in Isleham School (courtesy of Headteacher Mrs N Bramley.)
The meeting accepted accounts, reports, elected Sidesmen, PCC members, Deanery Synod Reps, and looked forward to the coming year.
It was a good meeting with 55 present from all churches.
Thanks for your contributions.
Three Rivers Youth Group
Kate has organized a programme of activities for the next three months for our young people aged 12 or over.
We have created a new page on the web site for more information.
Prayer requests
Please pray this week for the Buildings Groups in all our churches. In some villages, it has been the custom to pray for specific streets each week. We are expecting to include that here for us all soon.