Here is the round-up of events for November, including details of the Remembrance Services.

In this issue:
  1. Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 1st November
  2. St James’s Church Services – November
  3. Farewelll to Orion Edgar
  4. Birlingham Photography Club, Tuesday 7th November
  5. Remembrance Services, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November
  6. Police Security Advice
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1. Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 1st November

The next Cuppa & Chat takes place on Wednesday 1st November, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Come and enjoy tea, coffee and cake in Birlingham Village Hall – an opportunity to meet friends and catch up with the latest news.

All are welcome and transport can be provided if required. For more information, please contact Adrianne Woodward on 01386 750936.

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2. St James’s Church Services – November

Services at St James’ Church during November will be held at the following times:

  • Sunday 5th: Family Service, 10.30am (with Revd Alma Organ)
  • Sunday 12th: Holy Communion, 10.30am (with Revd Dr Orion Edgar)
  • Sunday 19th: Morning Praise, 10.30am (with Peter Stansbie)
  • Sunday 26th: Holy Communion, 10.30am (with Revd Claire Lording)
Please note that there will also be a short service at the war memorial on Remembrance Day (details below).

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3. Farewelll to Orion Edgar

We are very sorry to be losing our curate, Orion Edgar, who will be leaving the Pershore Abbey Benefice on 19th November. In order to gain wider experience and further his ministerial formation, Orion will continue his training at Holy Trinity & St James, Malvern.

We wish Orion and Sharon and their daughters, Joan and Audrey, well with their move.

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4. Birlingham Photography Club, Tuesday 7th November

Angela Fitch writes:
The next meeting of Birlingham Photography Club is on Tuesday 7th November: Finding your photo mojo.

So, you’ve got the kit, but you’re not quite sure what you want to do with it! This is fairly normal for many photographers. Maybe you just need a little inspiration to try something different. BPC welcomes top photographer James Greenoff back and his theme is ‘inspiration’.

When a photographer can’t quite find a new niche, or develop an existing one, a little bit like ‘writer’s block’, it can lead to all sorts of problems, not least packing the camera away and forgetting all about it! James will unlock doors to new ideas and how to achieve the best results.

All are welcome no matter what your experience is or what camera equipment you use. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn some new skills and get more out of your time and camera! Meetings are £3pp and that includes light refreshments. (Under 18s to be accompanied.) More information is available at www.birlinghamphotography.co.uk or email birlinghamphoto@btinternet.com.

STOP PRESS. Annual BPC Photo Competition – open to all BPC members – free to enter – open theme – deadline for submissions is 2nd December.

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5. Remembrance Services, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November

There will be a short Service of Remembrance on Saturday 11th November at Birlingham War Memorial, during which a wreath will be laid. The service starts at 10.45am and will be followed by refreshments in the Church.

On Remembrance Sunday, 12th November, there will be a Remembrance Service with Communion, beginning at 10.30am, with two minutes’ silence at 11.00am. Both services will be conducted by Revd Orion Edgar.

There is also a ceremony at Eckington on the Sunday, beginning at Eckington Cross at 10.45am . A wreath will be laid by John Hill on behalf of Birlingham Parish Council and the ceremony will be followed by a service in Eckington Church.

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6. Police Security Advice

West Mercia Police have sent out some advice on how to reduce the risk of theft or burglary. This is particularly important as some burglaries have recently been reported in the area.

The advice can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/docs/police_2017_oct.pdf.

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