http://www.revelgroup.co.uk en-gb revelgroup.co.uk 2009-11-1T00:00:00Z revelgroup.co.uk http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#51713 The Reverend Christine Garrod has been instituted and installed into the Parishes of Great amp Little Plumstead with Thorpe End amp Witton known by the locals as the Church in the Plumsteads.A large number of people travelled to Thorpe End from the Revel for the service. Christine can be seen below with the Rt. Revd James Langstaff the Bishop of Lynn 2009-9-27T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#51712 St Ediths Church at Monks Kirby has recently been featured in a national magazine Country Way is about the best of Christian life and work in rural Britain. It contains ideas and information inspiration and good news who is providing resources and where to find them all written by and for country people. Some countryside magazines seem to be written for urban people contemplating the rural dream. 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It has been reproduced with permission of the publis... 2009-9-11T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#51710 2009-7-5T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#51709 2009-7-4T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#40472 v behaviorurldefaultVML o behaviorurldefaultVML b behaviorurldefaultVML .shape behaviorurldefaultVML 285 1 7560000 10692000 359410 259 261 257 280 262 283 1 0 5 286 False 0 0 1 304800 243 True 128 77 255 3175 3175 70 True True True True True 282 134217728 1 1 9999996.000000 9999996.000000 8 Empty 16711680 52479 26367 13421772 16737792 13382502 16777215 Bluebird 22858575 22852950 267 263 5 Daffodil Sunday at Newnham Paddox was a great success with increased visitor numbers this year. The weather was warm and the sun was shinin... 2009-4-24T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#37850 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 Revd Beth Smith was followed by pancakes cooked by Wendy Bussfield and her son Jeremy. Over 16330 was raised at this event for Wateraid. 2009-2-24T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#35394 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity An Ecumenical Service was held to start the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St Josephs 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 amp United Reformed Church congregations at the service 2009-1-20T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#33798 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 2008-12-14T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#33448 Brinklow Belfry Update Photos Top L to R Brinklow Village from the Top Church Tower The Bells of Brinklow ChurchBotton 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 16314000 towards our goal of 16335000 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 ... 2008-12-8T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#33428 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 amp Joan with gifts of a painting of All Saints Church and flowersPhoto used with permission from The Churchover Website 2008-12-7T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#33323 New Head Teacher at the Revel School On 30th November we held a Welcome amp Commissioning Service for Mrs Jill Tomlinson the new Head Teacher of the Revel Church of England School. Lots of people came along to St Ediths 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 amp Revd Christine Garrod with children fron the Revel School at the service 2008-12-4T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#33268 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. PhotosLeft 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. 2008-12-3T00:00:00Z http://www.revelgroup.co.uk/page6.htm#31877 We have not added to our blog in a whileLets catch up on whats been happening All things Bright amp Beautiful and Warm at Willey Above St Leonards Church at Willey being rewired and having new lights amp 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 163110.40 raised for Self Help Africa. Sale of Harvest produceAuctionRaffle raised 163510 for church funds. A big thank you to all concerned. Harvest Festival at Monks Kirby 2008-11-4T00:00:00Z