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Got questions about faith?This Autumn we are running an 8-week course for those new to faith, curious about Christianity or returning to church. It will cover all the basics of faith and will give plenty of time for discussion and questions.If you're interested in joining us, please do contact Chris (details on poster) ...

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This Sunday we have our Pet Service at St Mary's, Ashwell at 10:45. Everyone is welcome, including your pets!If you have a pet that wouldn't like coming to church to mix with other people and animals, then do bring a photo of them instead There will also be a chance during the service to say a prayer for much loved animals that have died.For those that don't like, or are allergic to animals, there are more "normal" services at St Nicholas' (Hinxworth) at 9:15 am and at St Mary's at 5pm. ...

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You might find something you like on The Top Drawer stall, which is situated in the Parish Room. It's open at POST OFFICE times (currently Monday and Wednesday 12-3) plus PARISH OFFICE mornings (Wednesday and Thursday 10-12) and SUNDAY TEAS (Sunday 2-5). Have a browse and help St Mary’s, and if you’d like to donate table items in good condition, please place on the left hand cupboard shelves. THANK YOU. Marjorie & Caroline. ...

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In St Mary's this evening we enjoyed the first of two performances of Shakespeare's Richard II by the Bare and Ragged theatre company, who were excellent (and unlike their name would suggest very finely outfitted in costumes provided by the Royal Shakespeare company). If you missed tonight's, there's another chance to see it tomorrow, Saturday 27th. (tickets on ticketsource - just search 'ticketsource Richard II, St Marys')We usually struggle to get the church warm and even in summer it usually stays pleasantly cool. After several 30+ days and the pews full of audience, the church this evening was at 27.5 degrees, which meant that in the interval we had the very unfamiliar experience of going out of the church to cool down. We wonder if it might be a record. Thanks to the actors, everyone involved in the production and to the Friends of St Mary's Ashwell for organising such a successful event. ...

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