Benefice News & Events – Earlier in 2024

Poster about Simeon Wood

11 July – Simeon Wood Charity Concert

11 July – Simeon Wood Charity Concert A charity concert with acclaimed musician Simeon Wood (www.simeonwood.co.uk) to raise funds for the Bonda Orphanage in Zimbabwe where Louise and Simon were. Friday 11th July, 7.30pm, Silsoe Church. Tickets suggested minimum donation £10, under 18’s free. Refreshments provided for which donations are welcomed as once costs are

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Jill Liddle with gifts

Retirement of Jill Liddle

Jill Liddle retires as Silsoe Churchwarden On Sunday 11 April 2025, Jill Liddle stepped down as one of the Silsoe Churchwardens. Jill became Churchwarden in 2008 and has served continuously since that date.  Thanking her for service and hard work, Rev Simon presented Jill with 4 engraved wine glasses, a bouquet of flowers and a

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Margaret Butt receiving certificate

Congratulations to Margaret Butt

Congratulations to Margaret Butt At the Book of Common Prayer service at Flitton Church on 25 April 2025, Margaret Butt was presented with a silver certificate in recognition of  raising over £1,000 at last year’s Bike & Hike. The presentation was made by Madeline Russell, chair of the Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust, who

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2025 Easter Craft Fair

2025 Silsoe Craft Fair – review

Silsoe Easter Craft Fair 2025 THANK YOU … …. to everybody who came along to the Craft Fair in Silsoe Church on 12 April. We hope you enjoyed your visit and the children enjoyed decorating eggs and making Easter Cards. The Craft Fair helped us raise enough money to pay the insurance premiums on the

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Flitton Car Wash

16 August 2025 – Flitton Car Wash

16 August – Flitton Car Wash On Saturday 16 August Jo Holt is washing cars for £10 a car to help raise funds for Flitton Church. She will be at the Church Hall from 10-12 noon and there will be refreshments while you wait. You will need to book a slot by emailing  jo_holt@sky.com   

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St Albans Martyrs

27 August 2025 – Summer Services of Compline (Night Prayer)

The figures represented, from left to right, are Oscar Romero, St Alban Roe, St Amphibalus, St Alban, George Tankerfield, St Elisabeth Romanova, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Summer Services of Compline (Night Prayer) 2025, 8pm on Wednesdays through the school holidays The Services will last no longer than 30 minutes and will include silence for reflection. This year

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