Information Sheet
Three Valleys Team
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Information Sheet 10th January 2022
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10th January 2022
Prayer for the Day
Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Compline Worship & other service details in The Three Valleys
Monday 10th January @ 6.00pm –
Compline/Evening prayers – Usually, every Monday 6pm Compline via Zoom. Please email George Moody for link.
At St.Andrew’s Church, Yetminster and via Zoom link.
Celtic Prayer/Tea Room
This will begin again on 12th January 2022. 17:00 Rectory Tea Party via Zoom followed by 18:00 Celtic Night Prayer. Please email for link.
With blessings and looking forward to seeing you again.
Richard
Revd Richard Kirlew
Services in The Three Valleys
10th January 2022
Holy Communion at The Old Vicarage, Leigh @ 15:00
16th January 2022
Bishop’s Caundle 10:00 Holy Communion
Bradford Abbas 10:00 Welcome2Worship
Hermitage 10:00 Morning Prayer
Holwell 18:00 Evening Prayer
Leigh10:00 Holy Communion
Thornford 10:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster 10:00 Holy Communion
Readings: - Isaiah 62.1-5
Psalm 36.5-10
1 Corinthians 12.1-11
John 2.1-11
23rd January 2022
Batcombe 10:00 Holy Communion
Bradford Abbas 10:00 Holy Communion
Chetnole 08:30 Holy Communion
Folke 10:00 Holy Communion
Holwell 10:00 4th Sunday
Leigh 10:00 Community Spirit
Readings: - Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10
Psalm 19*
1 Corinthians 12.12-31a
Luke 4.14-21
30th January 2022
Beer Hackett 10:00 Holy Communion
Caundle Marsh 10:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster 17:00 Choral Evensong for Candlemas
Readings: - Malachi 3.1-5
Psalm 24.(1-6)7-10
Hebrews 2.14-18
Luke 2.22-40
(Please note that these Services are subject to Covid Restrictions)
All the above dates are Provisional and may have to be changed according to circumstances/events nearer the time.
Clergy Contact Details
Team Rector: Tony Gilbert: 01935 873 044
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Team Vicar: George Moody: 01935 873 214
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Team Vicar: Richard Kirlew: 01963 23 570
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Assistant Curate: Jenny Nelson
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPENING CHURCHES
(If any details have changed for opening times at your church, please let me know at the office) Thank you.
St Andrew's Yetminster:
St Andrew’s church remains open daily, from 8am to 6pm, with restricted access for personal prayer following a service.
St Andrew’s, Leigh
The church will be open for private prayer daily from (10.00am – 4.00pm).
‘Tuesdays Together’ 9am every week in St Andrew’s, Leigh
Batcombe, St Mary Magdalene open 24/7
Bishops Caundle Church – now open daily 8.00-5.00pm
Chetnole St Peter's - As of June 1st church will be open every day again! Books and puzzles still available for swap/small donation (now located in the north east corner by the children's area). Food bank drop off still in church too. Please continue to use hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing.
Thornford, St Mary Magdalene open every day – 10.00-4.00pm.
Bradford Abbas – now open every day 9-5pm (or dusk). They also have a café area where visitors are welcome to make tea/coffee.
Beer Hackett, St Michael’s – 10.00am-4.00pm Sundays & Wednesdays
Folke, St. Lawrence’s – Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-4.00pm.
Glanvilles Wootton – Open everyday 10.00-4.00pm
Hermitage - open all day, everyday.
Holnest Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary open daily.
Howell, St Lawrence’s – this will be opened by appointment – phone numbers on Church notice board and porch gate.
Pulham, St Thomas A Beckett - will be open every day between 10.00am -4.00pm for private prayer.
Hand sanitising gel and disposable face masks will be available at the entrances to most of our churches.
Updated Guidance
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Forthcoming Diary Dates and other announcements!
Tea,Coffee & Chat (new name)
Angela and Grace tell me that....
"Coffee and Cake is back on Tuesday 11th January from 1 - 2.30pm at Yetminster Village Hall. There will be a raffle, which was cancelled before Christmas. We will be collecting for the Sherborne food bank too so please bring any dry food donations. Everyone is welcome including children: we are a friendly group offering good coffee and yummy cakes to the this village and surrounding villages, allowing people to meet and enjoy a good natter with coffee and cake. This is run voluntarily and all proceeds go to charity, so we request a small donation on arrival. Please wear a mask on entering to reduce the spread of covid, and tables will be spaced apart and windows open to keep everyone safe.
Please note the new day and time of Tea,Coffee & Chat will now take place each month on the first Tuesday afternoon from 2.00-3.30pm
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls
Have returned at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster every Thursday @ 2.00pm. They hope to see you soon.
Yetminster Table Tennis Club
Members meet at the Jubilee Village Hall every Monday morning 10.00-12.00noon. All welcome!
The Wriggle Valley Mothers' Union
If you would like further information about The Mothers' Union or our branch, do contact Anne Reason (873726). We would love to have some new members to join us.
Community Breakfast & Walk at Glanvilles Wootton
Saturday 29 January 2022
at the hall Glanvilles Wootton (DT9 5QF) 9 - 10.30am
Breakfast £5 under 10’s free.
Optional free Countryside Walk!
8.30am from the hall car park
Approx: 1- 1 1/2 hours – maybe some stiles - stout footwear advised
More information 01963 210562
A community event organised by Holnest Church
Rectory Tea Rooms, Saturday 5th February:
A bit of midsummer madness in the depths of winter!
Tea / coffee / cakes / light lunches / cream teas at
The Rectory, Holwell from 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
All welcome – please bring your friends
In aid of Benefice funds, the Agricultural and Rural Chaplaincy, and DorSAR (Dorset Search and Rescue)
Next Big Breakfast: 12 February 2022
Breakfast served 9 - 11am
Alweston Village Hall
Cakes and preserves for sale. Raffle
A community event organised by Folke Church
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I hope that you have enjoyed reading the above Pew Sheet – please do send me any items that you might like to see mentioned in forthcoming editions. Jeanette (Administrator)
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4th January 2022
Prayer for the Day
God our Father,
in love you sent your Son
that the world may have life:
lead us to seek him among the outcast
and to find him in those in need,
for Jesus Christ’s sake.
Amen.
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AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Compline Worship & other service details in The Three Valleys
Monday 10th January @ 6.00pm –
Compline/Evening prayers – Usually, every Monday 6pm Compline via Zoom. Please email George Moody for link.
At St.Andrew’s Church, Yetminster and via Zoom link.
Celtic Prayer/Tea Room
This will begin again on 12th January 2022. 17:00 Rectory Tea Party via Zoom followed by 18:00 Celtic Night Prayer. Please email for link.
With blessings and looking forward to seeing you again.
Richard
Revd Richard Kirlew
House for Duty Team Vicar – The Three Valleys Team
Services in The Three Valleys
06 January 2022
Yetminster 16:00 Benefice Holy Communion followed by house blessings (as requested)
9th January 2022
Batcombe 10:00 Holy Communion
Bradford Abbas 10:00 Holy Communion
Caundle Marsh 10:00 Plough Sunday with short Holy Communion
Chetnole 10:00 Holy Communion
Folke 10:00 Welcome2Worship @ Caundle Marsh
Holnest 18:00 Holy Communion
Leigh 18:00 Evensong
Pulham10:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster School 10:00 2nd Sunday
Readings: - Isaiah 43.1-7
Psalm 29
Acts 8.14-17
Luke 3.15-17,21,22
10th January 2022
Holy Communion at The Old Vicarage, Leigh @ 15:00
16th January 2022
Bishop’s Caundle 10:00 Holy Communion
Bradford Abbas 10:00 Welcome2Worship
Hermitage 10:00 Morning Prayer
Holwell 18:00 Evening Prayer
Leigh10:00 Holy Communion
Thornford 10:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster 10:00 Holy Communion
Readings: - Isaiah 62.1-5
Psalm 36.5-10
1 Corinthians 12.1-11
John 2.1-11
23rd January 2022
Batcombe 10:00 Holy Communion
Bradford Abbas 10:00 Holy Communion
Chetnole 08:30 Holy Communion
Folke 10:00 Holy Communion
Holwell 10:00 4th Sunday
Leigh 10:00 Community Spirit
Readings: - Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10
Psalm 19*
1 Corinthians 12.12-31a
Luke 4.14-21
30th January 2022
Beer Hackett 10:00 Holy Communion
Caundle Marsh 10:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster 17:00 Choral Evensong for Candlemas
Readings: - Malachi 3.1-5
Psalm 24.(1-6)7-10
Hebrews 2.14-18
Luke 2.22-40
(Please note that these Services are subject to Covid Restrictions)
All the above dates are Provisional and may have to be changed according to circumstances/events nearer the time.
Clergy Contact Details
Team Rector: Tony Gilbert: 01935 873 044
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Team Vicar: George Moody: 01935 873 214
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Team Vicar: Richard Kirlew: 01963 23 570
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Assistant Curate: Jenny Nelson
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Plough Sunday Service
January 9th 2022 – Plough Sunday Service @ 10.00am, Westhayes Farm, Caundle Marsh by kind permission of James & Di Hiscock. All welcome
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPENING CHURCHES
(If any details have changed for opening times at your church, please let me know at the office) Thank you.
St Andrew's Yetminster:
St Andrew’s church remains open daily, from 8am to 6pm, with restricted access for personal prayer following a service.
St Andrew’s, Leigh
The church will be open for private prayer daily from (10.00am – 4.00pm).
‘Tuesdays Together’ 9am every week in St Andrew’s, Leigh
Batcombe, St Mary Magdalene open 24/7
Bishops Caundle Church – now open daily 8.00-5.00pm
Chetnole St Peter's - As of June 1st church will be open every day again! Books and puzzles still available for swap/small donation (now located in the north east corner by the children's area). Food bank drop off still in church too. Please continue to use hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing.
Thornford, St Mary Magdalene open every day – 10.00-4.00pm.
Bradford Abbas – now open every day 9-5pm (or dusk). They also have a café area where visitors are welcome to make tea/coffee.
Beer Hackett, St Michael’s – 10.00am-4.00pm Sundays & Wednesdays
Folke, St. Lawrence’s – Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-4.00pm.
Glanvilles Wootton – Open everyday 10.00-4.00pm
Hermitage - open all day, everyday.
Holnest Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary open daily.
Howell, St Lawrence’s – this will be opened by appointment – phone numbers on Church notice board and porch gate.
Pulham, St Thomas A Beckett - will be open every day between 10.00am -4.00pm for private prayer.
Hand sanitising gel and disposable face masks will be available at the entrances to most of our churches.
Updated Guidance
Updated guidance and information available from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Forthcoming Diary Dates and other announcements!
The next monthly Leigh Church Coffee Morning will take place on 4th January 2022 @ 10.30am. All welcome!
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls
Have returned at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster every Thursday @ 2.00pm. They hope to see you soon.
The Wriggle Valley Mothers' Union
If you would like further information about The Mothers' Union or our branch, do contact Anne Reason (873726). We would love to have some new members to join us.
Next Big Breakfast: 12 February 2022
Breakfast served 9 - 11am
Alweston Village Hall
Cakes and preserves for sale. Raffle
A community event organised by Folke Church
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I hope that you have enjoyed reading the above Pew Sheet – please do send me any items that you might like to see mentioned in forthcoming editions.
Jeanette
Administrator
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13th December 2021
Prayer for the Day
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Compline Worship & other service details in The Three Valleys
Monday 13th December @ 6.00pm –
Compline/Evening prayers - Every Monday 6pm Compline via Zoom. Please email George Moody for link.
St.Andrew’s Church, Yetminster and via Zoom link. No Compline on Mondays 27th December and 3rd January.
Wednesday evening –15th December
We are due to meet again on Wednesday at 5.00 pm for the Tea Room via Zoom, followed by Celtic Night Prayer at 6.00 pm. If you want to, please bring mug of tea and cakes, sandwiches etc to eat. You can come to either or both, so please do not feel compelled to come to Celtic Night Prayer unless you want to. (The above will not be taking place on Wednesday 22nd or 29th December).
If anyone would wish to read, then please do volunteer. It really is lovely to hear various voices at the Service, and not just me!!
With blessings and looking forward to seeing you again.
Richard
Revd Richard Kirlew
House for Duty Team Vicar – The Three Valleys Team
The Rectory
Holwell
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5LF
Tel: 01963 23570
Mobile: 07966 754110
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Services in The Three Valleys
15 December 2021
Beer Hackett 18:00 Carol Service
19 December 2021
Bradford Abbas 18:00 Carols
Glanvilles Wootton 18:30 Carol Service
Hermitage 10:00 Holy Communion
Hilfield 17:00 Carols for Christmas
Leigh 10:00 Holy Communion
Pulham 18:00 Carols
Thornford 15:00 Carol Service
Yetminster 10:00 Holy Communion
21 December 2021
Chetnole 18:30 Christmas Carols
22 December 2021
Holnest 18:00 Carol Service
24 December 2021
Batcombe 15:00 Children’s carols
Bradford Abbas 17:30 Outside Nativity
Caundle Marsh 19:00 Carols and Christmas Communion
Chetnole 23:30 Midnight Mass (by extension)
Folke 15:00 Carols
Glanvilles Wootton 23:30 Midnight Mass
Hermitage 19:00 Carols by Candlelight
Holnest 23:30 Midnight Mass
Leigh 18:00 Carols by Candlelight
Leigh 23:30 Midnight Mass
Ryme Intrinseca 23:30 Midnight Mass
Thornford 19:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster 23:30 Midnight Mass
25 December 2021
Batcombe 10:15 Christmas Eucharist
Beer Hackett 10:00 Christmas Eucharist
Bishop’s Caundle 10:00 Christmas Family Communion
Bradford Abbas 11:00 Christmas Eucharist
Chetnole 9.45 Christmas Family Service
Holwell 10:00 Christmas Eucharist
Ryme Intrinseca 10:00 Christmas Family Service
Thornford 10:00 Christmas Family Service
Yetminster 10:00 Christmas Day Communion
26 December 2021
Thornford 10:00 Holy Communion (said)
(Please note that these Services are subject to Covid Restrictions)
All the above dates are Provisional and may have to be changed according to circumstances/events nearer the time.
Clergy Contact Details
Team Rector: Tony Gilbert: 01935 873 044
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Team Vicar: George Moody: 01935 873 214
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Team Vicar: Richard Kirlew: 01963 23 570
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Assistant Curate: Jenny Nelson
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Obituary Announcement
Alan Howard Ward OBE
Of Hermitage, Dorset
Alan is now reunited with his beloved wife Honor. He passed away peacefully at Grovelands Care Home, Yeovil on December 2nd aged 96 years.
He was very much loved and will be sadly missed by his large family and many friends, but we know he is at peace and fully restored in Heaven.
A service of Farewell and Thanksgiving for Alan’s life will be held in the Chapel at
Yeovil Crematorium, Bunford Lane, Yeovil BA20 2EJ
on Monday December 20th from 3.20 to 4pm.
It will be taken by Rev. Tony Gilbert and will also be live streamed and available to watch for 28 days
(Website- https://watch.obitus.com, Username - tuza9239, Password - 682031).
Afterwards we will be gathering at the Airfield Tavern, Alvington Lane, Yeovil, BA22 8UX to continue to celebrate Dad’s life and faith.
All are invited but please respect Covid precautions.
Family flowers only please.
Donations are invited for Scripture Union International, and for St Mary’s Church, Hermitage, either on the day or C/O Easons Funeral Services, 62 South Street, Yeovil BA20 1QQ.
Kristina, Sheena, James, Thomas and the family.
Benefice Office Contact Details
Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster DT9 6LG
Tel. 01935 872600
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Please send items for this Pew Sheet to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Benefice Website: www.threevalleysteam.org
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Church Notices
Reminder: - Church Wardens meeting – Monday 26th January 2022 @ 10.00am via Zoom
And from John Summers.....
Trinity College’s Sunday evensongs are back on YouTube, to watch live at 6.15 each Sunday (organ recital from 5.45) or to watch later on. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7d1iCH8cbdKfgFqueckig
PLEASE NOTE: The Christmas Day Service at Chetnole Church has been advertised as starting at 10.00am on the December Church Schedule which should read as 9.45am.
Bishops Caundle Church
Saturday 25th December @ 10.00am (Christmas Family Communion)
Caundle Marsh Church (St.Peter & St.Paul)
24th December @ 7.00pm Xmas Eve Service
All welcome!
Advance Notice: -
January 9th 2022 – Plough Sunday Service @ 10.00am – Westhayes Farm, Caundle Marsh by kind permission of James & Di Hiscock
St. Michael's Church, Beer Hackett
Our carol service will be in church on Wednesday 15th December at 6pm.
We are looking forward to welcoming St. Andrews Singers from Yetminster to join us in our festive celebration service of six lessons and carols.
St. Andrews singers will also be performing two of their own carols.
You are invited to stay after the service for mince pies and seasonal refreshments.
BISHOPS CAUNDLE PARISH CHURCH
We welcome you to the re-opening of the Church for our
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Sunday 12th December at 4.00pm
CAROL SERVICE
Saturday 25th December at 10.00am
CHRISTMAS FAMILY COMMUNION
At all services, masks are not compulsory, but are encouraged.
Please be aware of and sympathetic to those wishing to socially distance.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPENING CHURCHES
(If any details have changed for opening times at your church, please let me know at the office) Thank you.
St Andrew's Yetminster:
St Andrew’s church remains open daily, from 8am to 6pm, with restricted access for personal prayer following a service.
St Andrew’s, Leigh
The church will be open for private prayer daily from (10.00am – 4.00pm).
‘Tuesdays Together’ 9am every week in St Andrew’s, Leigh
Batcombe, St Mary Magdalene open 24/7
Bishops Caundle Church – now open daily 8.00-5.00pm
Chetnole St Peter's - As of June 1st church will be open every day again! Books and puzzles still available for swap/small donation (now located in the north east corner by the children's area). Food bank drop off still in church too. Please continue to use hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing.
Thornford, St Mary Magdalene open every day – 10.00-4.00pm.
Bradford Abbas – now open every day 9-5pm (or dusk). They also have a café area where visitors are welcome to make tea/coffee.
Beer Hackett, St Michael’s – 10.00am-4.00pm Sundays & Wednesdays
Folke, St. Lawrence’s – Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-4.00pm.
Glanvilles Wootton – Open everyday 10.00-4.00pm
Hermitage - open all day, everyday.
Holnest Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary open daily.
Howell, St Lawrence’s – this will be opened by appointment – phone numbers on Church notice board and porch gate.
Pulham, St Thomas A Beckett - will be open every day between 10.00am -4.00pm for private prayer.
Hand sanitising gel and disposable face masks will be available at the entrances to most of our churches.
Updated Guidance
Updated guidance and information around the unlocking of our churches and moving to a ‘new normal’ – is being issued regularly. You can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information
Forthcoming Diary Dates and other announcements!
The monthly Leigh Church Coffee Mornings have began once again starting on Tuesday 5 October @ 10.30am. All welcome!
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls
Have returned at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster every Thursday @ 2.00pm. They hope to see you soon.
The Wriggle Valley Mothers' Union
If you would like further information about The Mothers' Union or our branch, do contact Anne Reason (873726). We would love to have some new members to join us.
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MINI CHRISTMAS FAIR Sunday 28th November 3pm to 5pm Glanvilles Wootton, Holnest & Middlemarsh Entry £1 Teas, cakes & mince pies. Lots of stalls to include Christmas cards, gift tags, wrapping paper, books, potted bulbs, new and nearly new and produce. For more information 01963 210857 or see our website www.glanvilleswootton.org |
Community Big Breakfast
(Continental Style)
Saturday 18 December
Community Breakfast
at the hall Glanvilles Wootton(DT9 5QF)
9 - 10.30am
Breakfast £5 under 10’s free with the purchase of a full price breakfast
~with optional free~
Countryside Walk!
8.30am from the hall car park
Approx: 1- 1 1/2 hours – maybe some stiles - stout footwear advised
Raffle
For more information on 01963 210562
*** A Community event organised by Holnest Church ***
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Next Big Breakfast: 12 February 2022
Breakfast served 9 - 11am
Alweston Village Hall
Cakes and preserves for sale. Raffle
A community event organised by Folke Church
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Advent Course
You will see from the WHV Magazine that we have another Advent Course this year. Catherine Fox is the author of seven novels. Her memoir, Fight the Good Fight: From Vicar’s Wife to Killing Machine, relates to her quest to achieve a black belt in Judo. She has a Degree in English, an amazing sense of humour, a PhD in Theology and is senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The Course will run on:
30th November, 7th & 14th December at 7.30 pm
21st December at 7.00 pm with Celtic Communion and Bring & Share Supper.
IMPORTANT
If you want to join the Advent Group, the Book will be on sale for £5. However, if you want to come, would you please let me know by return, so that I can order the necessary literature. It has the makings of a very good Course.
With every blessing.
Richard
Revd Richard Kirlew
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At the Heart of Christmas is launched
At the heart of Christmas' is the Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas 2021 and it is being launched with a special video on social media.
The video goes live at 6.30pm on 30th November and from 6.45pm, our Churches are invited to join in by sharing posts on social media channels using #AtTheHeartOfChristmas.
The simplest way for local churches to join in is to share an invite to services and events on social media on the night.
Use the hashtag #AtTheHeartOfChristmas and tag @TheChurchOfEngland in your posts.
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Christmas cards for St Andrews, Yetminster!
Lovely Christmas cards from our Millenium Hangings are currently available. If you haven't yet bought your Christmas cards, please consider ordering some. There are also general cards available for year-round greetings cards, and we are hugely grateful to Jane Waight for organising these.
The Millennium Wall Hangings feature on unique Yetminster Christmas Cards, and if you buy some you can also contribute to the upkeep of St Andrew’s Church - Yetminster’s centuries-old architectural gem.
Three Christmas cards have been beautifully printed, featuring festive images taken from the decorated canvases that make up the acclaimed Millennium Wall Hangings. This 26-piece artwork documenting village life and history took over a decade to craft. Professional photographer Barrie Allington has expertly captured every close-up detail. All profits will go to benefit St Andrew’s. Please see the images attached.
The inside of the cards is blank, so there’s plenty of space to write personal messages and all your news. Supplied with envelopes, a pack of 10 cards of any 1 design is exceptional value at just £8.50.
To order your cards which will be delivered in good time to catch the post, please email Jane Waight at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with contact details and number of packs required. Payment can be made by BACS, cheque or cash.
The story of the hangings’ creation is told in an illustrated booklet, ‘A Stitch in Time’. It makes a fascinating stocking filler for anyone interested in Dorset village life or in needlecraft. This is available from the Benefice office at a price of £5.00 – or you can order from Jane at the same time as your cards.
Please see the 3 designs available below: -
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I hope that you have enjoyed reading the above Pew Sheet – please do send me any items that you might like to see mentioned in forthcoming editions. Future editions of the Pew Sheet will be edited to just 2 pages of information as requested by some of you so I am told.
With Best Wishes
Jeanette - Administrator
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6th December 2021
Prayer for the Day
O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power
and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered
in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy
may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Compline Worship & other service details in The Three Valleys
Monday 6th December @ 6.00pm –
Compline/Evening prayers - Every Monday 6pm Compline via Zoom. Please email George Moody for link.
Starting 13th September at St.Andrew’s Church, Yetminster and via Zoom link.
Wednesday evening – 8th December
We are due to meet again on Wednesday at 5.00 pm for the Tea Room via Zoom, followed by Celtic Night Prayer at 6.00 pm. If you want to, please bring mug of tea and cakes, sandwiches etc to eat. You can come to either or both, so please do not feel compelled to come to Celtic Night Prayer unless you want to. (The above will not be taking place on Wednesday 22nd or 29th December).
If anyone would wish to read, then please do volunteer. It really is lovely to hear various voices at the Service, and not just me!!
With blessings and looking forward to seeing you again.
Richard
Revd Richard Kirlew
House for Duty Team Vicar – The Three Valleys Team
The Rectory
Holwell
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5LF
Tel: 01963 23570
Mobile: 07966 754110
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Services in The Three Valleys
06 December 2021
Caundle Marsh 19:00 Tune Up for Christmas
12 December 2021
Batcombe 10:00 Holy Communion
Bishop’s Caundle 16:00 Christmas Carols (Re-launch)
Bradford Abbas 10:00 Holy Communion
Folke 10:00 Holy Communion
Holnest 18:00 Evening Prayer
Holwell 10:00 Holy Communion
Ryme Intrinseca 18:00 Carol Service
Leigh 18:00 Evensong
Yetminster 10:00 2nd Sunday
Yetminster 16:30 Lessons and Carols
15 December 2021
Beer Hackett 18:00 Carol Service
19 December 2021
Bradford Abbas 18:00 Carols
Glanvilles Wootton 18:30 Carol Service
Hermitage 10:00 Holy Communion
Hilfield 17:00 Carols for Christmas
Leigh 10:00 Holy Communion
Pulham 18:00 Carols
Thornford 15:00 Carol Service
Yetminster 10:00 Holy Communion
21 December 2021
Chetnole 18:30 Christmas Carols
22 December 2021
Holnest 18:00 Carol Service
24 December 2021
Batcombe 15:00 Children’s carols
Bradford Abbas 17:30 Outside Nativity
Caundle Marsh 19:00 Carols and Christmas Communion
Chetnole 23:30 Midnight Mass (by extension)
Folke 15:00 Carols
Glanvilles Wootton 23:30 Midnight Mass
Hermitage 19:00 Carols by Candlelight
Holnest 23:30 Midnight Mass
Leigh 18:00 Carols by Candlelight
Leigh 23:30 Midnight Mass
Ryme Intrinseca 23:30 Midnight Mass
Thornford 19:00 Holy Communion
Yetminster 23:30 Midnight Mass
25 December 2021
Batcombe 10:15 Christmas Eucharist
Beer Hackett 10:00 Christmas Eucharist
Bishop’s Caundle 10:00 Christmas Family Communion
Bradford Abbas 11:00 Christmas Eucharist
Chetnole 9.45 Christmas Family Service
Holwell 10:00 Christmas Eucharist
Ryme Intrinseca 10:00 Christmas Family Service
Thornford 10:00 Christmas Family Service
Yetminster 10:00 Christmas Day Communion
26 December 2021
Thornford 10:00 Holy Communion (said)
(Please note that these Services are subject to Covid Restrictions)
All the above dates are Provisional and may have to be changed according to circumstances/events nearer the time.
Clergy Contact Details
Team Rector: Tony Gilbert: 01935 873 044
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Team Vicar: George Moody: 01935 873 214
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Team Vicar: Richard Kirlew: 01963 23 570
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Assistant Curate: Jenny Nelson
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Benefice Office Contact Details
Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster DT9 6LG
Tel. 01935 872600
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Church Notices
And from John Summers.....
Trinity College’s Sunday evensongs are back on YouTube, to watch live at 6.15 each Sunday (organ recital from 5.45) or to watch later on. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7d1iCH8cbdKfgFqueckig
PLEASE NOTE: The Christmas Day Service at Chetnole Church has been advertised as starting at 10.00am on the December Church Schedule which should read as 9.45am.
St. Andrew’s Church, Yetminster
St. Andrew’s Church, Yetminster will be holding their Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 12th December at 4.30pm.
Bishops Caundle Church
Christmas Carol Service –
Sunday 12th December @ 4.00pm
Saturday 25th December @ 10.00am (Christmas Family Communion)
Caundle Marsh Church (St.Peter & St.Paul)
6th December @ 7pm Tune Up for Xmas
24th December @ 7.00pm Xmas Eve Service
All welcome!
St. Michael's Church, Beer Hackett
Our carol service will be in church on Wednesday 15th December at 6pm.
We are looking forward to welcoming St. Andrews Singers from Yetminster to join us in our festive celebration service of six lessons and carols.
St. Andrews singers will also be performing two of their own carols.
You are invited to stay after the service for mince pies and seasonal refreshments.
BISHOPS CAUNDLE PARISH CHURCH
We welcome you to the re-opening of the Church for our
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Sunday 12th December at 4.00pm
CAROL SERVICE
Saturday 25th December at 10.00am
CHRISTMAS FAMILY COMMUNION
At all services, masks are not compulsory, but are encouraged.
Please be aware of and sympathetic to those wishing to socially distance.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPENING CHURCHES
(If any details have changed for opening times at your church, please let me know at the office) Thank you.
St Andrew's Yetminster:
St Andrew’s church remains open daily, from 8am to 6pm, with restricted access for personal prayer following a service.
St Andrew’s, Leigh
The church will be open for private prayer daily from (10.00am – 4.00pm).
‘Tuesdays Together’ 9am every week in St Andrew’s, Leigh
Batcombe, St Mary Magdalene open 24/7
Bishops Caundle Church – now open daily 8.00-5.00pm
Chetnole St Peter's - As of June 1st church will be open every day again! Books and puzzles still available for swap/small donation (now located in the north east corner by the children's area). Food bank drop off still in church too. Please continue to use hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing.
Thornford, St Mary Magdalene open every day – 10.00-4.00pm.
Bradford Abbas – now open every day 9-5pm (or dusk). They also have a café area where visitors are welcome to make tea/coffee.
Beer Hackett, St Michael’s – 10.00am-4.00pm Sundays & Wednesdays
Folke, St. Lawrence’s – Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-4.00pm.
Glanvilles Wootton – Open everyday 10.00-4.00pm
Hermitage - open all day, everyday.
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Leigh Church Coffee morning to be held at Leigh Church on Tuesday 7th December from 10:30-12:00noon There is a ‘Bring & Buy’ & ‘mince pies’! Do join us!
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Holnest Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary open daily.
Howell, St Lawrence’s – this will be opened by appointment – phone numbers on Church notice board and porch gate.
Pulham, St Thomas A Beckett - will be open every day between 10.00am -4.00pm for private prayer.
Hand sanitising gel and disposable face masks will be available at the entrances to most of our churches.
Updated Guidance
Updated guidance and information around the unlocking of our churches and moving to a ‘new normal’ – is being issued regularly. You can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information
Forthcoming Diary Dates and other announcements!
The monthly Leigh Church Coffee Mornings have began once again starting on Tuesday 5 October @ 10.30am. All welcome!
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls
Have returned at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster every Thursday @ 2.00pm. They hope to see you soon.
The Wriggle Valley Mothers' Union
If you would like further information about The Mothers' Union or our branch, do contact Anne Reason (873726). We would love to have some new members to join us.
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MINI CHRISTMAS FAIR Sunday 28th November 3pm to 5pm Glanvilles Wootton, Holnest & Middlemarsh Entry £1 Teas, cakes & mince pies. Lots of stalls to include Christmas cards, gift tags, wrapping paper, books, potted bulbs, new and nearly new and produce. For more information 01963 210857 or see our website www.glanvilleswootton.org |
Community Big Breakfast
(Continental Style)
Saturday 18 December
Community Breakfast
at the hall Glanvilles Wootton(DT9 5QF)
9 - 10.30am
Breakfast £5 under 10’s free with the purchase of a full price breakfast
~with optional free~
Countryside Walk!
8.30am from the hall car park
Approx: 1- 1 1/2 hours – maybe some stiles - stout footwear advised
Raffle
For more information on 01963 210562
*** A Community event organised by Holnest Church ***
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Next Big Breakfast: 12 February 2022
Breakfast served 9 - 11am
Alweston Village Hall
Cakes and preserves for sale. Raffle
A community event organised by Folke Church
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Leigh Village Hall - Friday 3rd December at 8.00pm, Stanchester Quire presents John Kirkpatrick who will be performing his amazing and highly acclaimed Carolling and Crumpets show. John is a truly world class singer and musician. (A former member of Steeleye Span and BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year winner).
Advent Course
You will see from the WHV Magazine that we have another Advent Course this year. Catherine Fox is the author of seven novels. Her memoir, Fight the Good Fight: From Vicar’s Wife to Killing Machine, relates to her quest to achieve a black belt in Judo. She has a Degree in English, an amazing sense of humour, a PhD in Theology and is senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The Course will run on:
30th November, 7th & 14th December at 7.30 pm
21st December at 7.00 pm with Celtic Communion and Bring & Share Supper.
IMPORTANT
If you want to join the Advent Group, the Book will be on sale for £5. However, if you want to come, would you please let me know by return, so that I can order the necessary literature. It has the makings of a very good Course.
With every blessing.
Richard
Revd Richard Kirlew
(All welcome to the above especially newcomers to the Village!)
AGRICULTURAL & RURAL CHAPLAINCY
SHERBORNE DEANERY
(Please read through - help is needed).
What is Agricultural & Rural Chaplaincy?
Sherborne Deanery organise a chaplaincy across in the market in Salisbury, which a number of farmers from this area go to. Also, we work in the Deanery, covering 41 parishes. We cover all this with just three chaplains.
Chaplaincy is about walking alongside people in the everyday ups and downs of life. It is all about:
- Being part of the fabric
- Being available to all who are part of that community
- Being immersed in everything that happens
- Being a listening ear
- Being a signpost where needed
- Being a regular and predictable presence
- Being a strategic presence
- Being part of the ordinary so that if the extraordinary happens you are already there
We work in the market and in the Deanery, visiting farms and rural business and giving support where needed. Farming has the highest rate of male suicide of any profession and therefore needs support. The church really does get involved in this, in many cases just listening, but sometimes passing the case on to specialists, such as medical, financial, farming or matrimonial just to name a few.
Market Chaplaincy is about being that presence in the livestock markets. Market Chaplaincy is in many respects very little different in nature from other chaplaincies, except perhaps that its contact group is broader. In a market the farmers, the dealers, the hauliers, the agents, the caterers, the vets and regulatory officers are as much part of the picture as the staff of the markets, and those who operate within them. Through Market Chaplaincy, the team are reaching out far and wide into the very rural, often isolated, agricultural community by means of a central place where many fleetingly come and go, week by week.
However, all this takes some managing and finances are need in terms of travel. All our chaplains are not paid but need to claim travelling where appropriate.
We need your help.
There are two ways you can help us.
Firstly, online via Online Banking. Our details are:
Account Name: Sherborne Deanery Synod
Sort Code: 60-19-12
Account No: 05518997
Reference: Rural Chaplains
Or you could send a cheque, made payable to Sherborne Deanery Synod to:
Revd Richard Kirlew
The Rectory
Holwell
Sherborne
DT9 5LF
Telephone enquiries: 07966 754110
We really do need your help! Thank you.
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At the Heart of Christmas is launched
At the heart of Christmas' is the Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas 2021 and it is being launched with a special video on social media.
The video goes live at 6.30pm on 30th November and from 6.45pm, our Churches are invited to join in by sharing posts on social media channels using #AtTheHeartOfChristmas.
The simplest way for local churches to join in is to share an invite to services and events on social media on the night.
Use the hashtag #AtTheHeartOfChristmas and tag @TheChurchOfEngland in your posts.
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Yetminster Methodist Church Christmas Service details
From Rev Kate Konrad: “On Monday 6th December: there will be a Candlelit Carol Service At 7pm at the Methodist Church.Everyone is invited so please come and enjoy a good sing together. We especially hope our friends from St Andrew's can make it. Refreshments will be provided."
Yetminster Film Night:Dream Horse, at Yetminster Jubilee Hall on Tuesday 7th December. Doors and the bar open at 7.00pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. This has been described as the feel-good film of the season. As a sensible precaution, you are all asked to take a lateral flow test on the day and stay away if positive or if you do not feel well.
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Christmas cards for St Andrews, Yetminster!
Lovely Christmas cards from our Millenium Hangings are currently available. If you haven't yet bought your Christmas cards, please consider ordering some. There are also general cards available for year-round greetings cards, and we are hugely grateful to Jane Waight for organising these.
The Millennium Wall Hangings feature on unique Yetminster Christmas Cards, and if you buy some you can also contribute to the upkeep of St Andrew’s Church - Yetminster’s centuries-old architectural gem.
Three Christmas cards have been beautifully printed, featuring festive images taken from the decorated canvases that make up the acclaimed Millennium Wall Hangings. This 26-piece artwork documenting village life and history took over a decade to craft. Professional photographer Barrie Allington has expertly captured every close-up detail. All profits will go to benefit St Andrew’s. Please see the images attached.
The inside of the cards is blank, so there’s plenty of space to write personal messages and all your news. Supplied with envelopes, a pack of 10 cards of any 1 design is exceptional value at just £8.50.
To order your cards which will be delivered in good time to catch the post, please email Jane Waight at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with contact details and number of packs required. Payment can be made by BACS, cheque or cash.
The story of the hangings’ creation is told in an illustrated booklet, ‘A Stitch in Time’. It makes a fascinating stocking filler for anyone interested in Dorset village life or in needlecraft. This is available from the Benefice office at a price of £5.00 – or you can order from Jane at the same time as your cards.
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Three little pigs and the big bad wolf
Our recent Generous Giving Campaign highlighted the need to reflect God's generosity to us. And while it is important that our giving sustains and supports our ministry and mission, we also share that generosity more widely. So, On Saturday 6th November, Wiltshire pig farmers, donned their pig onesies and abseiled 42ft down St Mary’s Church in Devizes.
Cameron Naughton, son Alasdair and his partner Hannah abseiled down St Mary’s Church in Devize to raise vital funds for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
The challenge, which was not for the faint-hearted, saw the brave abseilers descend 42ft down the Grade I listed church in Devizes before meeting Ed Elliot, a Senior Abseiling Instructor on the ground. Joined by church-warden, Wes, who was dressed in a Big Bad Wolf costume. The group has already raised an incredible £5,000!
Speaking about their fundraising, Cameron, who is no stranger to adrenaline-fuelled challenges, taking on a 5,000ft charity skydive in 2019, said:
“Agriculture is a dangerous occupation and those who work in farming are often working in inaccessible and isolated places.
The Air Ambulance has helped many people who live and work in the countryside so it is something many people in the industry, including our family, want to support.”
Wiltshire Air Ambulance is a charity that provides an essential Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) across Wiltshire and surrounding counties.
“They need to raise £3.75m a year to continue saving lives,” continues Cameron, “but they are not directly funded by the Government and receive no National Lottery funding, so rely on generous public donations.”
To sponsor the ‘three little pigs and the big bad wolf’ and congratulate them on their brave descent, please visit Cameron’s Just Giving page
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The Cross brings New Lives for the Homeless
A rustic cross is helping ex-homeless people start a new life and it is all part of an outreach project by one of our Dorset Churches
A rustic cross has been made by ‘Doorstop’, an outreach project based in St John's Church, Bournemouth and is available for use in services at Heatherview Crematorium.
This wood-work shop exists to offer the local community an opportunity to purchase newly crafted wooden items made by trainees.
Trainees are ex-homeless, or those vulnerably housed, who are trying to get back on their feet and all the profits go into helping ex-homeless start a new life.
One of the former rough sleepers said: “I love being down at the workshop – it gives me purpose in my day.
“I can now see a way forward that will not only help me put these new carpentry skills into practice, but also get some help in other areas of my life, like helping me to organise some driving lessons. That way I really believe I can restart my relationship with my son, and leave my old way of life on the street behind.”
If you need anything made from wood in your own church, consider contacting Doorstop.
Details are at bcars.org.uk/doorstop-shop
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Forthcoming Pilgrimage
Join a party of pilgrims to the Biblical lands of Israel and Palestine between 19 and 28 April 2022.
Led by the Dean, Nick Papadopulos, who said
"We will stay in Galilee, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem, visiting may of the holy sites associated with the ministry of Jesus, and hearing at first-hand stories of the conflict that continues to grip the land of his birth. "
The full itinerary and details of costs are set out online at A Pilgrimage for Salisbury Cathedral 2022 – Lightline Pilgrimages; a copy of the pilgrimage brochure is available from the Dean’s PA, Cathryn Wright, during office hours (01722 555110; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
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I hope that you have enjoyed reading the above Pew Sheet – please do send me any items that you might like to see mentioned in forthcoming editions.
With Best Wishes
Jeanette
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