All Saints Church
All Saints Church fundraising events are always well advertised around the village, in the Church newsletter, the local press and on the village website. Many events have taken place already, which are listed below and more are planned for the future. It is hoped that these will continue to be well supported by the people of the parish for this beautiful church’s vital role in the spiritual life of the community and many other aspects of village life. More details may be found by clicking on the events which are highlighted.
2008 Events
A "Family Pancake Social Evening" was held on Tuesday 5th February in the Village Hall, with pancakes galore. This raised almost £300 for the Church Extension Funds.
"A Garage Sale" was held on 19th April from 10am to 4pm at 14 Church View. Many articles were collected and donated and despite being such a bitterly cold day it was well attended and over £700 was raised from the event.
The “Summer Garden Party” took place this year on Saturday 21st June moved at the last minute from Mrs Shirley Wilson’s garden to the Recreation Room due to the bad weather, which did not put people off going with at times hardly room to move! There were all the usual stalls, a raffle and delicious home made refreshments. The event raised just over £800, thanks go to all involved.
A "Family Pancake Social Evening" was held on Tuesday 5th February in the Village Hall, with pancakes galore. This raised almost £300 for the Church Extension Funds.
"A Garage Sale" was held on 19th April from 10am to 4pm at 14 Church View. Many articles were collected and donated and despite being such a bitterly cold day it was well attended and over £700 was raised from the event.
The “Summer Garden Party” took place this year on Saturday 21st June moved at the last minute from Mrs Shirley Wilson’s garden to the Recreation Room due to the bad weather, which did not put people off going with at times hardly room to move! There were all the usual stalls, a raffle and delicious home made refreshments. The event raised just over £800, thanks go to all involved.
2007 Events
On January 17th there was a "Silent Auction and Cheese and Wine Evening" in the Village Hall, which raised £1,000.
A "Family Fun Evening" took place on 20th February with quizzes and games, during which pancakes were served.
A "Thanksgiving Service and Gift Day" was held in June, when Parishioners were invited to present gifts to the Church, raising £2,500. This included a Sponsored Organ Play by Judith Gourley PCC Treasurer, which began after the church service and continued throughout the day.
A "Summer Garden Party" was held with kind permission at the home of Canon and Mrs Frank Levick in July with a raffle and tombola along with various stalls and refreshments. This raised £946.
An "Arts and Crafts of a Country Parish" exhibition of the many talented people in the village, was held over the weekend of 8th and 9th September in the church, with many beautiful displays and delicious refreshments served throughout the day. This was considered a great success, raising the sum of £560.
Saturday 8th September was also this years Nottinghamshire Historic Trust Churches Sponsored Bike Ride with those taking part cycling or walking round as many churches in the area as possible. Well done to all who took part. £436 was raised of which half will go to Beckingham Church.
A "Sausage and Mash Supper and Social" was held in the Village Hall in September. Tasty sausages, mash and peas and a choice of three desserts were served with soft drinks also available. There was a raffle, beetle drive and a quiz making it an entertaining evening raising £218.
A "3 Course Sunday Lunch" and sherry reception was held in the Recreation Room on Sunday 14th October, to which 36 people attended, raising £500.
There was also a stall at the Village Hall Car Boot Sale on the second Sunday of each month throughout the summer run by Ann Mckean and June Barley. The last one held on 14th October 2007
2006
Fundraising events for 2006 included a freefall skydive by one of the then Churchwardens Jayne Hanson and her neighbour Neil Thornhill, which raised £1,000 for the church.
A Festival was held in the church over a weekend in September 2006 to mark a "Century of Family Celebrations", donations from this were £1,500.
On January 17th there was a "Silent Auction and Cheese and Wine Evening" in the Village Hall, which raised £1,000.
A "Family Fun Evening" took place on 20th February with quizzes and games, during which pancakes were served.
A "Thanksgiving Service and Gift Day" was held in June, when Parishioners were invited to present gifts to the Church, raising £2,500. This included a Sponsored Organ Play by Judith Gourley PCC Treasurer, which began after the church service and continued throughout the day.
A "Summer Garden Party" was held with kind permission at the home of Canon and Mrs Frank Levick in July with a raffle and tombola along with various stalls and refreshments. This raised £946.
An "Arts and Crafts of a Country Parish" exhibition of the many talented people in the village, was held over the weekend of 8th and 9th September in the church, with many beautiful displays and delicious refreshments served throughout the day. This was considered a great success, raising the sum of £560.
Saturday 8th September was also this years Nottinghamshire Historic Trust Churches Sponsored Bike Ride with those taking part cycling or walking round as many churches in the area as possible. Well done to all who took part. £436 was raised of which half will go to Beckingham Church.
A "Sausage and Mash Supper and Social" was held in the Village Hall in September. Tasty sausages, mash and peas and a choice of three desserts were served with soft drinks also available. There was a raffle, beetle drive and a quiz making it an entertaining evening raising £218.
A "3 Course Sunday Lunch" and sherry reception was held in the Recreation Room on Sunday 14th October, to which 36 people attended, raising £500.
There was also a stall at the Village Hall Car Boot Sale on the second Sunday of each month throughout the summer run by Ann Mckean and June Barley. The last one held on 14th October 2007
2006
Fundraising events for 2006 included a freefall skydive by one of the then Churchwardens Jayne Hanson and her neighbour Neil Thornhill, which raised £1,000 for the church.
A Festival was held in the church over a weekend in September 2006 to mark a "Century of Family Celebrations", donations from this were £1,500.
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