Events

Devon Historic Churches Day

Saturday 14th September is the day on which churches throughout Devon - and, indeed, the whole country - welcome visitors and raise funds for their Historic Churches Trust. Some special events are held, but the main fundraiser is the sponsored cycle ride for which half the money goes to the participant's own church and half to the Devon Historic Churches Trust. Simply cycle to as many churches as you feel able to during the day, either individually or in a small group, having obtained sponsorship per mile or per church visited. It is a truly inclusive event involving all age groups and abilities.

Whimple has supported this event for many years and in turn the Trust has grant-aided work on our church. The same is true of other villages in our Mission Community. It would be good if this year we could increase the number taking part, particularly some younger cyclists!

 However, if exercise is not appealing to you maybe you would rather host a coffee gathering or cream tea, or serve friends a soup and roll for lunch. Perhaps you would find it fun to organise a ‘declutter day’, either on your own or with friends, or open your garden. There is no rule as to how to raise funds for the Trust. Monies raised go half to a church of your choice and half to DHCT.

If you would like to join ‘ride or stride’ on the 14th, sponsorship forms are available from Jane Clements - 01404 822181.

It is also important that visiting cyclists are welcomed to Whimple Church. If you can spare an hour during the day to be in the church please also contact Jane.

For more information about what’s happening on this day in each of the four villages in the Mission Community, please contact:

Whimple

Mike Ellingham  (01404 822945)

Talaton

Charlie Hutchings (01404 822205)

Clyst St Lawrence

John Griffiths at Combe Godfrey (01404 823298) or Andrew Buxton at Town Farm (01404 822605).

Clyst Hydon

Sarah Jones (01884 277471)

  VISION DAY

Date for your diary

Saturday 14^th Sept 2019

10am to 4pm

Back in 2014, many of you will remember that we held a vision day at Exmouth Church, to seek God’s vision, help and direction in setting our mission priorities for the years ahead.

The Churchwardens and Clergy sense it is time for another one and St Rita’s centre in nearby Honiton has been booked for the day on Saturday 14^th September. Penny Doe, from the Diocesan Mission Community Development Team will be coming to facilitate for us and the day will be set within the context of a Eucharist (Communion) service.

Please get the date in your diary now!!

This day is not just for Churchwardens and PCC members; we ALL have a role to play in being part of the body of Christ in this place. As St Paul writes to the Christians in Corinth (and in East Devon!), “You are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

More details to follow in due course.

NEW YOUTH CLUB for Key Stage 2

Whimple Church and the YMCA have joined forces to launch a new Youth Club for Key Stage 2 children in the village at the Victory Hall. The sessions will run from 5.15 pm – 6.30pm and there will be games, activities and crafts.

The Churchwardens and Congregations of the Exeter Archdeaconry are invited to the collation of the Rev’d Canon Andrew Beane, BA (Hons), as Archdeacon of Exeter, on Wednesday 25th September 2019 at 6.30pm at the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ottery St Mary.

If you would like to attend and stay for light refreshments afterwards the organisers would like to know so they have an idea of numbers.

There is a sign-up sheet at the back of church – please sign by Sunday 25th August.

Harvest Festival and Supper – Saturday 5th October at 7.00 pm

The Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday 5th October at 7.00 pm. Following the church service we will be holding the harvest supper at Mount Pleasant Farm, by kind invitation of Ray and Brenda Taylor.  If you are intending to come to the supper please would you let either Ray Taylor (01404 822351) or Jane Buxton (01404 822605) know.  The cost will be £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for children (primary school age)

This is a very popular service and supper and we catered for our maximum number last year and so please would you let us know sooner, rather than later, whether you intend to come to the supper as we might, regretfully, have to limit numbers on a first come, first served basis.

YOUTH CLUB for Key Stage 2

Whimple Church and the YMCA have joined forces to launch a Youth Club for Key Stage 2 children in the village at the Victory Hall. The sessions will run from 5.15 pm – 6.30pm and there will be games, activities and crafts.

7:30pm Thursday 10^th October 2019, Victory Hall, Whimple – Dinner with Alan Dodds and the beginnings of David Bowie

Alan Dodds is an entertaining after-dinner speaker and musician – and has an amazing story to tell. He came to a Whimple breakfast event in January 2019 and spoke a bit about being in David Bowie’s first band, The Konrads, and how he wrote his first recorded song. We were very limited by time and he has so much more to share (and sing!) about his years with David Bowie and also his life since then!

So this time we are inviting him back for dinner.

After a main course, and over dessert and coffee, for up to 45 minutes, Alan will share his experience through the performance of rock ’n’ roll covers, photos of Bowie and the band, stories, and inside information as well as a Q&A time at the end.

The talk is particularly suited to an audience who can remember the 60s or any David Bowie fans! Be prepared to laugh, cry, and reminisce. Please bring your friends!

NEW YOUTH CLUB for Key Stage 2

Whimple Church and the YMCA have joined forces to launch a new Youth Club for Key Stage 2 children in the village at the Victory Hall. The sessions will run from 5.15 pm – 6.30pm and there will be games, activities and crafts.

YOUTH CLUB for Key Stage 2

Whimple Church and the YMCA have joined forces to launch a Youth Club for Key Stage 2 children in the village at the Victory Hall. The sessions will run from 5.15 pm – 6.30pm and there will be games, activities and crafts.

Leaders:

details to follow

YOUTH CLUB for Key Stage 2

Whimple Church and the YMCA have joined forces to launch a Youth Club for Key Stage 2 children in the village at the Victory Hall. The sessions will run from 5.15 pm – 6.30pm and there will be games, activities and crafts.