NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP Ruth welcomed members to a very stormy evening, with the wind whistling around the parish room, on February 5th. She wished everyone a very happy New Year, as we had not met in January. Members were given some information about the proposed visit to Tissington Hall and Gardens on […]
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Walking Group February 2014
WALKING GROUP (and history lesson) Mary, our newcomer of last month turned up again, and nine of us began our walk from Ashover Village Hall, past the Old Poets Corner (once The Red Lion), down Hollow Lane and over the swollen River Amber. We arrived at Overton Hall, the date stone showing 1702. This […]
Rector’s Letter
Dear Friends, Surprise! Surprise! They say everyone likes surprises. As the unfolding days of December provide a countdown to Christmas, thoughts of gifts are on the minds of many people – buying and receiving. These days, so many Christmas gifts are “ordered”, so receivers know exactly what they are going to get and the […]
March Walk 2013
WALKING GROUP In the English ecclesiastical calendar used until 1752, March was the first month of the year (the birth) and it’s easy to understand why as on this walk, the birds were singing and green shoots were appearing everywhere; nature is bringing the countryside back to life again. We started at Tapton […]
Mother’s Union July 2012
The July meeting was attended by 14 members and guests, Juliet Hemingray, (from Church Textiles, Derby), Fr. Nigel, and Fr. Keith and Adrian Blanksby. Juliet showed us all examples of her work. This included banners, with different designs and costs. Discussion took place as regards a pattern and wording for the banner. Lt was […]