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		<title>Morning Coffee in the Village Hall, Great Staughton from 10.30am</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Tuesday 14th April for morning refreshments and chat in the Village Hall.]]></description>
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<p>Join us on Tuesday 14th April for morning refreshments and chat in the Village Hall.</p>



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		<title>Art Weekend Exhibition and Auction – 25th and 26th April 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, 25th April and Sunday 26th April 2026, we are holding our second Art Exhibition and Auction in St Nicolas Church and also in the Village Hall at Hail Weston, from 11.00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on  Saturday and 10.00a.m. to 3.15 p.m. on Sunday where there will be a wonderful opportunity to purchase [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>On Saturday, 25<sup>th</sup> April and Sunday 26<sup>th</sup> April 2026, we are holding our second <strong>Art Exhibition and Auction</strong> in St Nicolas Church and also in the Village Hall at Hail Weston, from 11.00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on  Saturday and 10.00a.m. to 3.15 p.m. on Sunday where there will be a wonderful opportunity to purchase a wide range of original artworks, prints and cards by some very talented local artists.</p>



<p>The Weekend will conclude with <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color"><strong>an Auction of six original paintings</strong></mark>, including one very special limited edition lithograph by HRH The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) which comes with full provenance, and one of Hail Weston by Stanley Orchart, amongst them &#8211; all of which have been very generously donated by the following:  Mrs Val Matthews (on behalf of the late Terry Matthews), Christine Walkden, and Norman and June Hamilton.  The Auction will take place at 3.30 p.m. in the Church on Sunday and will be conducted by Andrew Wager, senior auctioneer at Bletsoes, Thrapston.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Entry to the Exhibition is free</mark></strong>.  We look forward to seeing you.</p>



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		<title>Summer Camp 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The camp is going ahead this year, for young people from the age of 6 to 14 years old; between Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd July inclusive. The closing date for registering and paying a deposit is 31st May 2026 PLEASE NOTE: this camp is only open to families in the Staughtons, Perry &#38; Hail [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The camp is going ahead this year, for young people from the age of 6 to 14 years old; between Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd July inclusive. The closing date for registering and paying a deposit is 31st May 2026</p>



<p>PLEASE NOTE: this camp is only open to families in the Staughtons, Perry &amp; Hail Weston villages or who have a connection to one of our churches: St. Andrew&#8217;s &#8211; Great Staughton, St. Nicolas &#8211; Hail Weston or All Saints &#8211; Little Staughton.   </p>



<p>In addition families in the South and West Leightonstone benefices can participate this year</p>



<p>As in previous years some of the activities will be led by Grafham Water Centre</p>



<p>Please click <a href="https://forms.gle/2NaQ4YfAeWMg3jGm8"><strong><em><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">here</mark></em></strong></a> to register attendees and see options for making payment.</p>



<p>Parents and guardians will need to drop off at 9.30am and collect at 4.30pm and provide a packed lunch (please no nuts, peanuts or peanut butter in case of nut allergies)</p>



<p>We are looking forward to a great camp!</p>



<p>God bless</p>



<p>Ministry Team</p>



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		<title>Do you have questions about Faith?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are using the Alpha Course for anyone locally who wishes to ask questions about the Christian Faith and how it may, or may not, fit with their life. The course will run weekly from Thursday 5th June in Great Staughton from about 6.30pm. It will involve: sharing a provided meal,watching a short film provided [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>We are using the Alpha Course for anyone locally who wishes to ask questions about the Christian Faith and how it may, or may not, fit with their life.</p>



<p>The course will run weekly from Thursday 5th June in Great Staughton from about 6.30pm. It will involve: <br>sharing a provided meal,<br>watching a short film provided by the Alpha course<br>open discussion about the film and any other questions you may want to share and explore </p>



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<p>Contact either: <br>The Rev&#8217;d Canon Nicki Bland : revlesnicki@gmail.com / 01480 869485 <br>or Licenced Lay Minister Glenn Coiley: glenncoiley@hotmail.com / 07854 673771<br>or complete an enquiry form on this website</p>
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		<title>Tea in the garden at Rectory Farm &#8211; 7th July</title>
		<link>https://swhw.co.uk/events/tea-in-the-garden-at-rectory-farm-7th-july/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tea in being served in the garden at Rectory Farm, Little Staughton, MK44 2TA on Sunday 7th July from 2.30pm until 5.00pm Entry is with a free ticket booked in advance from either:Julia Harris : 07763 977649Gill Shaw : 07979 861320Sue Day : 07983 500093 Donations for your tea will be gratefully received on the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Tea in being served in the garden at Rectory Farm, Little Staughton, MK44 2TA on Sunday 7th July from 2.30pm until 5.00pm</p>



<p>Entry is with a free ticket booked in advance from either:<br>Julia Harris : 07763 977649<br>Gill Shaw : 07979 861320<br>Sue Day : 07983 500093</p>



<p>Donations for your tea will be gratefully received on the day with the proceeds being shared between the Woodlands Cancer Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and All Saints Church, Little Staughton.</p>



<p>Don&#8217;t forget your sun hat!</p>



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		<title>Deanery Rogation Walk at 3.00pm on Sunday 12th May</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Kitchen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for our annual Rogation service and walk. This year at Harry&#8217;s Yard, Agden Green, PE19 5DQ (by Petsercise) by kind permission of Will and Emma Mumford. All ages are welcome to join in the tradition of blessing our farms, villages, crops and livestock.You may like to bring a seat or picnic blanket [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Please join us for our annual Rogation service and walk.</p>



<p>This year at Harry&#8217;s Yard, Agden Green, PE19 5DQ (by Petsercise) by kind permission of Will and Emma Mumford.</p>



<p>All ages are welcome to join in the tradition of blessing our farms, villages, crops and livestock.<br>You may like to bring a seat or picnic blanket and enjoy some light refreshments.</p>



<p>Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a country walk. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we&#8217;ll have a dry day.  <br></p>



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		<title>Hunts Male Voices are singing at St. Andrew&#8217;s!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Kitchen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at St. Andrew&#8217;s Church, Great Staughton for an evening of entertainment with the Hunts Male Voices. Friday 19th April at 7.30pm Tickets are £15.00 each and include a free drink and nibbles Tickets can be purchased here Or use this QR code: Or contact:John Hitchin:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Tel: 07702 597670 email: johnhitchin@btinternet.com Glenn Coiley:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Tel: [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Join us at St. Andrew&#8217;s Church, Great Staughton for an evening of entertainment with the Hunts Male Voices.</p>



<p>Friday 19th April at 7.30pm </p>



<p>Tickets are £15.00 each and include a free drink and nibbles</p>



<p>Tickets can be purchased <a href="http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceuuweyVLMU4kp2iLiJCSp6K1jTwD6-fm3zm4gy2ajhkaStQ/viewform?vc=0&amp;c=0&amp;w=1&amp;flr=0"><strong>here</strong></a>   </p>



<p>Or use this QR code: </p>



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<p>Or contact:<br><strong>John Hitchin:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 07702 597670  email: </strong><a href="mailto:johnhitchin@btinternet.com">johnhitchin@btinternet.com</a></p>



<p><strong>Glenn Coiley:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 07854 673771</strong></p>



<p><strong>Bryan Kitchen:&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 07804 753087</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size">Funds raised to support the operation of St Andrew’s church and the Huntingdon Male Voice Choir</p>
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		<title>SNRG invite you to an evening with SUGS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Kitchen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ST NICOLAS CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP requests the pleasure of your company for a UKULELE BAND EVENING with Sandy Ukulele Group Friday, 10th November 2023 at St Nicolas Church, Hail Weston, PE19 5JS 7.00 p.m. for 7.15 p.m. start Tickets £12.50 (including a glass of wine) available from: Anne-Marie Hamilton – 01480 212772 Barry Jordan – [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>ST NICOLAS CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP requests the pleasure of your company <br>for a UKULELE BAND EVENING with <a href="https://www.sandyukulelegroup.com/">Sandy Ukulele Group</a> <br>Friday, 10th November 2023 at St Nicolas Church, Hail Weston, PE19 5JS <br>7.00 p.m. for 7.15 p.m. start <br>Tickets £12.50 (including a glass of wine) available from: </p>



<p>Anne-Marie Hamilton – 01480 212772 </p>



<p>Barry Jordan – 01480 212289 </p>



<p>Mary Deacon – 01480 812363 <br></p>



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		<title>Pet Service at St. Andrew&#8217;s, Great Staughton</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Kitchen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us, with your pet, on Sunday 5th March at 10.30 for a service celebrating the wonderful pets we have. This is an all age worship, everyone welcome. Please bring your pet or photo of them on the day. Refreshments will be served after the service.]]></description>
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<p>Join us, with your pet, on Sunday 5th March at 10.30 for a service celebrating the wonderful pets we have.</p>



<p>This is an all age worship, everyone welcome. Please bring your pet or photo of them on the day.</p>



<p>Refreshments will be served after the service.</p>



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		<title>All Saints Black-Tie Dinner is back!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Kitchen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The All Saints Black-Tie Dinner returns on Saturday 4th February at 7.30pm in Little Staughton Village Hall. The evening consists of a four meal with wine and port! Plus a guest speaker &#8211; more details to follow. Your £30.00, per person, ticket covers the above as well as helping to raise funds to support All [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The All Saints Black-Tie Dinner returns on Saturday 4th February at 7.30pm in Little Staughton Village Hall.</p>



<p>The evening consists of a four meal with wine and port! Plus a guest speaker &#8211; more details to follow.</p>



<p>Your £30.00, per person, ticket covers the above as well as helping to raise funds to support All Saints Church in Little Staughton.</p>



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<p>We look forward to welcoming you on the evening.</p>
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