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During term time, Toddler Time is at 1.30pm on Mondays in Markington.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.
Really Interesting Things!
What's next for the BBC?
The Benefice Book Club (yes, that's what that stands for!) had a great time discussing our last book, 'A Generous Orthodoxy'. Next on the list is 'The Shack' by William P. Young, which is a story that explores the nature and character of God. We'll be meeting again at 7pm at the Vicarage in Markington on Monday 11th January. All are very welcome to come along.
An Appeal from Harrogate Homeless Project
We are running low on adult winter clothes (coats, jackets, jumpers, trainers etc.) As winter is drawing in it would be great to get some clothes to give out at our day centre. Please call us 01423 566900 before delivering to 7 Bower Street, Harrogate, HG1 5BQ. Thank you for your support.
United Benefice Advent Carol Service at Bishop Thornton
Sunday 29th November, 6.30pm, at Bishop Thornton
Shepherd's Pie - Advent Suppers 2015 - 'If I were a shepherd'
Tuesday 1st December, 6.00pm, at Ripley
Three events this year, to help our Benefice celebrate advent. The first, 'If I were a shepherd' will be an exploration of skills, gifts, and callings, led by The Revd. Paul Harford. The format for the evening will be: arrival from 6pm, with a gentle introduction to the evening; dinner served from 6.30pm; the main 'input' from 7.30pm; to be finished by 8pm. To help us cater appropriately, it would be helpful if you could let Karen Evans (01765 620093) or Tina McGrath (01423 779640) know if you would like to join us, and also if you have any special dietary requirements.
United Benefice Christmas Concert of Festive Music
Thursday 3rd December, 7.00pm, at Ripon Land Rover, Hutton Bank, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5DT, United Kingdom
Enjoy Festive Music with Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Prize Band and the Benefice Choir including a Buffet Supper. Adults £10.00, Teenagers £5.00,Children under 12 yrs free. All proceeds in aid of the Benefice
Christmas Tree Festival and Carols at South Stainley
Sunday 6th December, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
A chance to remember the Christmas Story in an interactive family friendly service.
Shepherd's Pie - Advent Suppers 2015 - 'And all the angels sang for him'
Monday 7th December, 6.00pm, at Ripley
Three events this year, to help our Benefice celebrate advent. The second, 'And all the angels sang for him' will be an exploration of music and worship, led by The Revd. Andrew Tawn, the Ripon and Leeds Area Director for Lay and Clergy Development. The format for the evening will be: arrival from 6pm, with a gentle introduction to the evening; dinner served from 6.30pm; the main 'input' from 7.30pm; to be finished by 8pm. To help us cater appropriately, it would be helpful if you could let Karen Evans (01765 620093) or Tina McGrath (01423 779640) know if you would like to join us, and also if you have any special dietary requirements.
Shepherd's Pie - Advent Suppers 2015 - 'We Wish you a Merry Christmas'
Tuesday 15th December, 6.00pm, at Ripley
Three events this year, to help our Benefice celebrate advent. The third, 'We wish you a merry Christmas'. Come along and join our carol singing around the village! Meet at the church at 6pm, then we will head out around the village in traditional style, and end back at the church for mulled wine and mince pies. Cosy.
Carols Around the Tree
Friday 18th December, 6.30pm, at Burnt Yates
Does what it says on the tin - unless it is raining or snowing, in which case it will be 'Carols in the Church!'
Pop-up Carols
Sunday 20th December, 4.30pm, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for a bring and-share Christmas Party Tea, with carols and Christmas joy all round!
Diocesan Events
Saturday 5th December, 10.00am, at St John's, Knaresborough: Christmas Tree Festival
St John the Baptist church, Knaresborough 5 - 13 December 2015 Last year many hundreds of visitors enjoyed the Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival with the magnificent display of decorated trees entered by individuals, families, groups and businesses. This year is going to be truly glorious with even more fabulous trees and displays, making it a very special event for all to see. The Great Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival 2015 opens on Saturday 5th December through to Sunday 13th December – All Welcome.Click here for full details. Download a programme of events below:
Saturday 5th December, 3.30pm, at The Bruce Arms, West Tanfield: A Very Tanfield Nativity - Joe Carpenter & Son
A Nativity play with a twist comes to the picturesque village of West Tanfield in Norh Yorkshire on Saturday 5th December. Members of the local community are coming together to present "A Very Tanfield Nativity - Joe Carpenter and Son" in the courtyard of The Bruce Arms in Main Street. "When the proprietors of The Bruce Arms approached me with the idea of staging a Nativity in their stable block, I thought it sounded fantastic." explains Revd Nick Morgan, who is Assistant Curate at St Nicholas' Church, West Tanfield. "Putting on a Nativity play in such a picturesque setting was an idea which really appealed to me and it's been great to see how so many people have really got behind the idea. There are authentic stables and live animals involved in the production, and I'm sure this will be a really fun event which brings to life the Christmas story of God's love for the world." Local residents are directing, staging and starring in this retelling of the Christmas Story which takes place on the afternoon of Saturday December 5th at 3.30pm and concludes with a procession to St Nicholas Church for seasonal refreshments. The play, based on the Graham Clarke book "Joe Carpenter and Son", includes pupils from St Nicholas Church of England Primary School and is directed by David Parkinson and produced by Steph Bennett. There is no charge for the performance which will start at 3.30pm in the courtyard area of the pub but audience members are advised to wear warm clothing and bring a torch!
Saturday 5th December, 7.30pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Thursday 10th December, 7.00pm, at St James, Melsonby: Melsonby 'Flush Fund' Launch Party
Melsonby St James Church: a "Flush Fund" Launch Party! To thank all our friends and supporters in and around Melsonby for their interest so far, we are meeting over drinks and nibbles, to launch our Church Toilet/Kitchen Plans. Having completed a detailed Community Audit, published a successful dvd of Melsonby's history, and prepared our outline design, we are now ready to move on to detailed planning and fundraising. At 7pm on Thursday 10th December in St James Church, we will be able to: • View the outline plans for a kitchen and toilet "pod" in church • See an outline video launching the "Flush Fund" • Ask questions of the PCC and our selected Architect, David Beaumont about the development • Discuss further ideas for funding options Cash contributions and cheques payable to "St James Building Project" would of course be very welcome at any time! St James Melsonby PCC Contact Details: Ian Black: 01325 718 188 or by email to melsonbyblack@btinternet.com
Sunday 13th December, 8.00am, at St John's, Knaresborough: Christmas Tree Festival
St John the Baptist church, Knaresborough 5 - 13 December 2015 Last year many hundreds of visitors enjoyed the Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival with the magnificent display of decorated trees entered by individuals, families, groups and businesses. This year is going to be truly glorious with even more fabulous trees and displays, making it a very special event for all to see. The Great Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival 2015 opens on Saturday 5th December through to Sunday 13th December – All Welcome.Click here for full details. Download a programme of events below:
Sunday 13th December, 10.30am, at St John's Kirkheaton: Christmas Tree Festival
Kirkheaton Christmas Tree Festival December 12th & 13th at St John's, Kirkheaton 10.30am-4.30pm Church Lane, Huddersfield HD5 0BH. Come and see a wonderful display of creative trees, with live music, activities for children and light lunches/refreshments available. Entry donations welcomed. More here.
What else is on this month?
Friday 27th November, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates: St. Andrew's Night Supper and Talk
The supper and talk are in aid of the Burkina Faso Project. The Speaker Katherine Hogg, is the Regional Manager for Christian Aid, has been to Burkina Faso and with bring an informative slide show of the Country. There will be a two course meal including a glass of wine. Tickets cost £10 per person and are available from Sylvia Loxley or Hilda Walmsley.
Saturday 28th November, 11.00am, at Ripley: All Saints' Cafe and Christmas Fair Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music. Try a little early Christmas Shopping
Sunday 29th November, 11.00am, at Ripley: All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.
Sunday 29th November, 3.30pm, at Ripley: Christingle
Sunday 29th November, 6.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: United Benefice Advent Carol Service at Bishop Thornton
What about next month?
Tuesday 1st December, 6.00pm, at Ripley: Shepherd's Pie - Advent Suppers 2015 - 'If I were a shepherd'
Three events this year, to help our Benefice celebrate advent. The first, 'If I were a shepherd' will be an exploration of skills, gifts, and callings, led by The Revd. Paul Harford. The format for the evening will be: arrival from 6pm, with a gentle introduction to the evening; dinner served from 6.30pm; the main 'input' from 7.30pm; to be finished by 8pm. To help us cater appropriately, it would be helpful if you could let Karen Evans (01765 620093) or Tina McGrath (01423 779640) know if you would like to join us, and also if you have any special dietary requirements.
Thursday 3rd December, 7.00pm, at Ripon Land Rover, Hutton Bank, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5DT, United Kingdom: United Benefice Christmas Concert of Festive Music
Enjoy Festive Music with Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Prize Band and the Benefice Choir including a Buffet Supper. Adults £10.00, Teenagers £5.00,Children under 12 yrs free. All proceeds in aid of the Benefice
Friday 4th December, 2.30pm, at Markington: Christingle
Friday 4th December, 3.00pm, at Burnt Yates: Christingle
Sunday 6th December, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service (Christingle)
Sunday 6th December, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: Christmas Tree Festival and Carols
Monday 7th December, 6.00pm, at Ripley: Shepherd's Pie - Advent Suppers 2015 - 'And all the angels sang for him'
Three events this year, to help our Benefice celebrate advent. The second, 'And all the angels sang for him' will be an exploration of music and worship, led by The Revd. Andrew Tawn, the Ripon and Leeds Area Director for Lay and Clergy Development. The format for the evening will be: arrival from 6pm, with a gentle introduction to the evening; dinner served from 6.30pm; the main 'input' from 7.30pm; to be finished by 8pm. To help us cater appropriately, it would be helpful if you could let Karen Evans (01765 620093) or Tina McGrath (01423 779640) know if you would like to join us, and also if you have any special dietary requirements.
Tuesday 8th December, 1.30pm, at Ripley: School Nativity Afternoon Performance is from 2pm to 3pm
Tuesday 8th December, 5.30pm, at Ripley: School Nativity Evening Performance is from 6pm to 7pm
Wednesday 9th December, 10.00am, at Burnt Yates: St. Andrew's Christmas Market
The usual coffee morning goodness, plus Bric-a-brac, Cake stall, & plants. Admission £2.50. Offers of bric-a-brac, cakes etc. please contact 770082.
Thursday 10th December, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Christmas Lunch
Friday 11th December, 2.00pm, at Markington: School Nativity
Friday 11th December, 6.30pm, at Ripley: 'The Old Farmyard' Nativity Service
Sunday 13th December, 2.00pm, at Ripley: Nidd Valley W.I. Group Service
Sunday 13th December, 6.30pm, at Ripley: Benefice Christmas Carol Service at Ripley
Tuesday 15th December, 6.00pm, at Ripley: Shepherd's Pie - Advent Suppers 2015 - 'We Wish you a Merry Christmas'
Three events this year, to help our Benefice celebrate advent. The third, 'We wish you a merry Christmas'. Come along and join our carol singing around the village! Meet at the church at 6pm, then we will head out around the village in traditional style, and end back at the church for mulled wine and mince pies. Cosy.
Friday 18th December, 6.30pm, at Burnt Yates: Carols Around the Tree
Does what it says on the tin - unless it is raining or snowing, in which case it will be 'Carols in the Church!'
Sunday 20th December, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Carol Service
Sunday 20th December, 4.30pm, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Carols
Come and join us for a bring and-share Christmas Party Tea, with carols and Christmas joy all round!
Thursday 24th December, 3.30pm, at Ripley: Crib Service
Thursday 24th December, 5.00pm, at Markington: Crib Service
Thursday 24th December, 9.30pm, at Burnt Yates: 'Bethlehem Midnight' Mass
Thursday 24th December, 11.30pm, at Ripley: Midnight Mass
Friday 25th December, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Christmas Morning Service - Holy Communion
Friday 25th December, 10.45am, at Ripley: Christmas Morning Service - Holy Communion
Friday 25th December, 9.15am, at South Stainley: Christmas Morning Service - Holy Communion
Friday 25th December, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Christmas Morning Service - Holy Communion by Extension.
Friday 25th December, 9.30am, at Markington: Christmas Morning Service - Holy Communion
Ripley Cafe Dates
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome!| November | December |
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Saturday 28th November, 11.00am All Saints' Cafe and Christmas Fair Ripley Sunday 29th November, 11.00am All Saints' Cafe Ripley | None this month |
With apologies for any oversights, errors and omissions - please be in touch if you spot anything that should be corrected or included (or can add any useful detail)
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