June

I was interested to read the other day in The Times a report on how our rural churches are in decline. Not round these parts, I thought. Certainly there are changes in patterns of attendance, but the church, especially in Hollesley, is very much alive and an integral part of village life. One example of this is the Cabaraid event that we put on in support of Christian Aid, it was a wonderful evening of entertainment and all there had a thoroughly good time. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Hollesley for all their help and support in maintaining the church as a centre of our village.

I remain, yours faithfully, Geoffrey.

For services this month click on June Services

You are welcome to join with any of the following:
Every 2^nd Monday of the month 7.30pm Prayer Group at the Corner House, Bushy Lane, Hollesley
Every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Hollesley + Midday at Sutton
Every 4^th Friday Communion at Mary Warner Homes 2pm
Every 1^st Thursday Evensong at Glebe House, Hollesley 3pm
Every 3^rd Thursday Holy Communion at Glebe House 10.30am

HOLLESLEY FETE
Saturday 17^th July - Hollesley Village Hall
Help is required to sell DRAW TICKETS before the Fete. Books of draw tickets are available
from Joan Butcher Tel 01394 411689
ALSO REOUIRED PLEASE:
Cakes, Books, Bottles, Vegetables, Plants, Toys, Items for Tombola & Good White Elephant
(no electrical goods).
Please bring Items to Hollesley Village Hall on the morning of the Fete or contact:
Pam Thomas Tel. 0l394 4l1747
Pat Shannon Tel. 0l394 411214
Joan Butcher Tel. 01394 411689

MOTHERS' UNION
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 5^th June
Shottisham WI Trust Hall
10.30 to 12 noon
cakes, White Elephant, draw, etc
Proceeds for MU projects

DON'T FORGET!
FLOWER FESTIVAL
ALL SAINTS' HOLLESLEY
29^th, 30^th, 21^st May
Refreshments, Raffle

FOR REGULAR ACTIVITIES - Click on February 2004

SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST ANNUAL SPONSORED BICYCLE RIDE
is on Saturday 11th September 2004, anyone interested to bike for Boyton or help man the church please contact Miles Shillingford Tel. 01394 410176.

Given by the Wilford Singers on Saturday 1^st May in Boyton Church, it was a very pleasant evening, standing room only. Thank you to all who contributed, £647 less expenses was raised for the Boyton Church Building Fund.

Members enjoyed meeting in the new venue, ie Bawdsey Village Hall, although most grateful thanks were given to Mrs Jane Pratt who had so kindly entertained us in her home for more than three years. The Revd Judith Andrews spoke about her life leading to become a lay elder, a lay reader, and eventually a priest. Kay Raffe

RED CROSS COLLECTION
2^nd to 8^th May Boyton with Capel St Andrew,
Wonderful news: with your help I have collected another record sum of £130.59. Thank you all for contributing so much. I look forward to seeing you again next year.
Your Red Cross Collector Kay Stoddart

Applications are invited by Hollesley Parish Council for the post of Handyman. Duties will include initially litter collection around the village for two hours per week, with a salary of £5.33 per hour, which is in line with the NJC pay scales. If you wish to discuss the position further please contact Lucy Butler, Parish Clerk on Tel 01394 411073. Applications should be sent, in writing, by 28^th May 2004, to Lucy Butler, Parish Clerk, 65 Oak Hill, Hollesley.

BOYTON VILLAGE FETE
The date is 4^th September 2004 at Boyton Village Hall. Please come to a planning meeting on Saturday 19^th June in Boyton Village Hall at 10.30am.

BOYTON MISSION
Come and celebrate 75 years of Christian outreach with a Songs of Praise evening, Thursday 22^nd July, 7pm at the Mission. Further information from Steve Tel 01394 411876 or Derek Tel 01394 383151

FOR PARISH INFORMATION CLICK ON: February 2003