March 2022
One of the many joys of being vicar here is that I get to take school assemblies. Every Tuesday morning is assembly day for me. Why do I love going to the schools to take the assembly? First of all, … Read More
February 2022
Preston Parish Council
– Land West of Castlefield
– Planning Application: Back Lane, Preston: Amended Plans
– Parish Council Meeting: Thursday 3 March
Church Flowers
Sit and Stitch
The New North Herts Museum
The Preston Trust Raffle Results
Land West of Castlefield
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St Martin’s Church and All Saints’ Church Services
A Letter From Our Team Vicar
St Martin’s Church 120 Club 2021/2022
Neighbourhood Watch
– Reporting suspicious activity
– Reporting Scam Emails and Texts
Hitchin Foodbank Shortages… Read More
February 2022
A couple of weeks ago, I took part in a debate in St Mary’s Church Hitchin. The subject was disagreeing kindly or graciously. It was all about how we manage our disagreements with respect. All of us, I think, like to … Read More
Planning Application: Back Lane Amended Plans
There is a new consultation on amended plans for Land adjacent to Dungarvan, Back Lane. Representations should be on the new documents rather than the whole application. Documents added to the website are: Covering letter and statement, Drainage strategy: LLFA … Read More
Preston Trust New Year Raffle – Prize Draw
Although the Film Show of It’s A Wonderful Life was postponed, The Prize Draw of The Preston Trust New Year Raffle – took place as planned The draw of the Preston Trust Raffle took place on Sunday 8th January at … Read More
January 2022 Services and Readings
Sunday 2nd January For the Epiphany 9.30am Holy Communion at St Martin’s Isaiah 60:1-6, p.38 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 11.00am Holy Communion at All Saints Sunday 9th January 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at All Saints 9.30am Holy Communion at St Martin’s … Read More
January 2022
Parish Council Meeting: Thursday 13 January
NHDC’S Free Tree Scheme
Film Show 8 January
Carols Near The Christmas Tree on the Green
Our Second Autumn Litter Pick
Hitchin Foodbank Shortages
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St Martin’s Church and All Saints’ Church Services
A Letter From Our Team Vicar
St Martin’s Church 120 Club Draw 2020/2021
Neighbourhood Watch
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January 2022
It was unfortunate that COVID restrictions prevented children from the school coming to sing carols at the church. Fewer assemblies also meant that they missed a bit of the retelling of the wonderful Christmas story, which is part of the … Read More
December 2021
Parish Council Meeting: Thursday 2 December
Carols near The Christmas Tree on The Green, Sunday 5 December 6.00pm
Clearing of Twigs and Leaves
It’s A Wonderfull Life
The Preston Trust New Year Raffle
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St Martin’s Church and All Saints’ Church Services
A Letter From Our Team Vicar
St Martin’s Church 120 Club Draw 2020/2021
Neighbourhood Watch
Hitchin Foodbank Shortages
COVID-19 and the Newsletter… Read More
December 2021
Making space – for ourselves, for other people – is quite difficult in the run-up to Christmas. There is after all so much to do. It can be frantic – just more pressure, more demands, more anxiety. Making space for … Read More