I am all too aware that the website has not been updated as much as when Ian was in the driving seat! I'm still wearing my "p" plates but hope to improve as time goes on.

Much of course has been happening in the Revel since Chris and Ian's departure, much of it the regular routine of worship and social events. We have been greatly helped by the sterling efforts of Beth and George without whom it would have been extremely difficult to maintain the normal pattern of Church life. Our debt to them is enormous.

We now look forward eagerly to the licensing of our new priest in charge, Robert Ireton on September 6th. and we hear that he is just as eager to be among us.

St Edith's makes the national press

St Edith's Church at Monks Kirby has recently been featured in a national magazine

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Pailton Fete 2009

Harborough Magna Fete 2009

Daffodil Sunday 19th April 2009

Daffodil Sunday at Newnham Paddox was a great success with increased visitor numbers this year. The weather was warm and the sun was shining. The event was arranged by the Friends of the Revel Churches who support the upkeep of the church buildings. This year we anticipate the overall event to raise over £4,000. It was a real team effort by everyone involved.

Music on the day was by the Dunchurch Band and Don with his PA system. Children had lots to do including face & tile painting, clay modelling & donkey rides. Various stalls including those from several charities.

Daffodil Sunday next year will be on Sunday 11th April 2010, please book it in your diary.

Shrove Tuesday at Churchover

It has become a tradition at Churchover to hold an informal service in the village hall on the evening of Shrove Tuesday. The service led by the Rev'd Beth Smith was followed by pancakes cooked by Wendy Bussfield and her son Jeremy. Over £30 was raised at this event for Wateraid.

Ecumenical Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

An Ecumenical Service was held to start the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Monks Kirby on Sunday 19th January.

A cross which can be seen in the photograph) was made at this service. It will be taken to each of the churches, the convent and the Revel School during the following week.

The ecumenical 'Revel Council' organises this and other events during the year.

Photo: Rev Chris Garrod (C of E), Father Malcolm Glaze (R.C.) and some of the members from the Chuch of England, Roman Catholic & United Reformed Church congregations at the service

Thank you Tom

Thank you Tom

Following 25 years of faithful service at Holy Trinity Church in Churchover, Mr Tom Seekings played at his last service as the regular church organist. Tom has travelled countless miles, in all weathers, to be at Churchover for the services. He has also helped out at other churches in the Revel Group.

The Tom was presented with a DVD Recorder as a token of thanks from the Church. He also received a boquet of flowers on behalf of his wife.

Photo: Tom Seekings with Reverend Christine Garrod at his retirement presentation

Brinklow Belfry Update

Photos:
Top L to R: Brinklow Village from the Top Church Tower; The Bells of Brinklow Church
Botton L to R: Church Tower seen from village. Teddy Bear Parachuting from the Tower in Sept 2008.

Brinklow Bellringers Project update

It is now six months since we launched our project and we have progressed at a reasonable pace. We have managed to raise, through pledges and donations, about £14,000 towards our goal of £35,000, which is fantastic! This includes the generous donation of a bell in memory of Harry Windsor, a bellringer from Harbury near Southam. The bell will record this fact with an appropriate inscription. A big thank you to all those who have helped and encouraged us so far. Look out for events next year around the village that we will be organising!

Our band has also been busy during this last year. We have trained three new recruits and won the Rugby Deanery Striking competition for the first time! The cup stays in the Revel area for another year, as our fellow ringers at Monks Kirby have been dominant in the last decade.

If you are interested in what we do and would like to see what goes on then feel free to give us a visit. Either meet us on a Wednesday night (1930-2100 hrs) or before our Church services. Alternatively call Tim Wykes on 01788-832098.

To see the Bellringers of Brinklow in action click here

A Big Thank You to Ray & Joan

A Big Thank You to Ray and Joan

Ray Tailby moved into Churchover in 1939 and in the years since then he has been very active in village life.

His work and worship at Holy Trinity Church has been an inspiration to many. With membership of the Parocial Church Council, and roles as Church Treasurer and Churchwarden being appreciated by all. It is however his years as a Lay Reader, taking many services and preaching that many will remember.

Ray and his wife Joan have now moved into a neighbouring village, but the local community could not let them go without showing their appreciation and affection. On Friday 5th November villagers, church members and friends filled the community centre to give gifts and wish them well.

Photo: Ray & Joan with gifts of a painting of All Saints Church and flowers
(Photo used with permission from The Churchover Website)

Commissioning of new Headteacher for Revel School

New Head Teacher at the Revel School

On 30th November we held a Welcome & Commissioning Service for Mrs Jill Tomlinson, the new Head Teacher of the Revel Church of England School.

Lots of people came along to St Edith's Church to meet Jill and make her feel welcomed by the Revel Community. Children from the Revel School took part in the service. We are please to have Jill with us and look forward to working with her in the future.

Photo: Left to Right - Linda Wainscot (Diocesan Director of Education), Jill Tomlinson & Rev'd Christine Garrod with children fron the Revel School at the service

Confirmations 2008

Revel Group Candidate at Cathedral Confirmation Service

Emily Wykes was confirmed at Coventry Cathedral by The Right Reverend John Stroyan, Bishop of Warwick. There were a total of 100 candidates from the Coventry Diocese. With such a large number three Bishops were involved in the service.

Emily received her 1st Communion on Advent Sunday at her home church, St John the Baptist, Brinklow. Emily where was presented with a bible as a gift from the Revel Group of Parishes to mark her confirmation.

Photo's:
Left: Emily with Right Reverend John Stroyan, Bishop of Warwick and Reverend Chris Garrod at Coventry Cathedral.
Right: Emily relighting her confirmation candle on Advent Sunday at Brinklow Church.

Catching up

We have not added to our blog in a while
Let's catch up on what's been happening

All things Bright & Beautiful (and Warm) at Willey

Above: St Leonard's Church at Willey being rewired and having new lights & heaters fitted.

Below: A warm and bright Harvest Festival Service at Willey following the rewiring.
The Mayor of Rugby read the lesson during as has become a tradition over several years.

At Harvest Service £110.40 raised for Self Help Africa.

Sale of Harvest produce/Auction/Raffle raised £510 for church funds.

A big thank you to all concerned.

Harvest Festival at Monks Kirby

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