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Please find below this week's interim edition of START THE WEEK.
For the time being, any articles or correspondence to do with START THE WEEK should continue to be sent to Liz Ford at Liz.Ford@CovCofE.org
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PLOUGH SATURDAY AT COVENTRY CATHEDRAL
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An opportunity to take part in a celebration of the farming year at Coventry Cathedral. A service of prayer, dedication and blessing for all those involved in agriculture and for those who live in rural communities. The Bishop of Warwick will be preaching. We hope there will be a tractor and plough in the Cathedral together with displays about the work of Farm Crisis Network. Come and help mark the start of the new year for the countryside. 4pm Saturday 14 January 2012. More information from: warwickshirefcn@gmail.com
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RADIO PLUS FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
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Radio Plus invite you to their first birthday Celebration on December 20th, where everyone will be given one minute on-air to say what they're most proud of during 2011 and what they're most looking forward to in 2012. Minced pies and a glass of mulled wine/soft drink will be served on arrival at 7.30 pm, with all interviews concluded by 8.30 pm.
The studio location address is The Bridge, 2nd Floor, Broadgate House, Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1NG and car parking will be available in Barracks Street Car Park behind Broadgate House for £1 on the evening of Tuesday 20th December.
To RSVP (by no later than Saturday 17th December for catering purposes) and/or for more information contact Tim Coleman at tim.cwmc@gmail.com or visit the website at www.radioplus.org.uk or www.thecwmc.com
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"THE TORCHLIGHT NATIVITY" - BIDFORD ON AVON
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Bidford - on - Avon Churches Together present "The Torchlight Nativity" on Saturday 17th December at 3.30pm. This journey through the village following Mary, Joseph and the donkey begins at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Join us to hear and see the Nativity Story come to life, as we call at our inns and places of worship. For more information contact Ruth Walker at ruth@heartparishes.org.uk
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"AWARENESS IN BEREAVEMENT CARE" COURSE
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This 60-hour, interactive, nationally approved course, is being run by the Coventry & Warwickshire branch of Cruse Bereavement Care. The course is for all new volunteers wanting to work with Cruse clients, and would be valuable for any individual, counsellor, or therapist who wants to understand more about bereavement issues. The dates are:
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 January 2012
Saturday 4 February 2012
Saturday 11 February 2012
Saturday 25 February 2012
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March 2012
Sunday 18 March 2012
From 09:30 - 16:30 apart from Sunday's - 13:00 onwards, at the Friend's Meeting House, 28 Regent Place, Rugby, CV21 2PN. Attendance is expected on all dates (unless absence is unavoidable)
Numbers are limited to 15 places which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Cost £375 for potential Cruse volunteers; £600 for others. For further information, including booking and deposit details, contact 07855 022613 (evenings) before 7 January 2012.
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OVERHEAD PROJECTOR
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An Overhead Projector has become available to give away to anyone who could make use of one. All enquiries to Peter Rogers at peter@rogersfamily.uk.net
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CHANGE OF WEBSITE ADDRESS - ALL SAINTS LEAMINGTON PRIORS (SPA)
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Please note the change of web address for All Saints', Leamington Priors (Spa) to www.allsaintschurchleamington.org.uk
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A REMINDER - THE WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY BOYS CHOIR
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The Warwickshire County Boys Choir are giving a special Christmas concert at St. Nicolas Parish Church in Nuneaton on Thursday December 22nd at 7-30 p.m. Formed only in 2008 they are already a renowned and award-winning choir, appearing this year in the final of BBC T.V.'s "Choir of the Year". Led by the former Director of Warwickshire County Music Service, Garry Jones, they are a group of 40-60 eight to thirteen year old boys from over 40 different schools. Together they make glorious music, and this concert should be one of the highlights of North Warwickshire's musical year.
Tickets are all priced at the concessionary rate of £2. For further information contact Derek Hince on 02476 346711
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A REMINDER - CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, ST LAURENCE CHURCH, ANSLEY (CV10 0QR)
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60 trees set around the lovely church, decorated by individuals, community groups and organisations and with other attractive Christmas items.
The festival will be open as follows:
Saturday 10th December 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Sunday 11th December 11.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Wednesday 14th December 10 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Saturday 17th December 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Sunday 18th December 11.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Admission £2 children free. Refreshments available. In aid of Church funds and 10% to Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. For more information visit the church web site www.ansleychurch.org
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