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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>



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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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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at St. Andrew&#8217;s to celebrate the arrival of the three Kings on Saturday 10th January Come and seek Jesus with the 3 Kings at St. Andrew&#8217;s, Great Staughton from 10.00am &#8211; 12.00pm Craft activities, such as making a crown, refreshments and entertainment including singing and a puppet performance from Ministry in Puppetry. Free [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Join us at St. Andrew&#8217;s to celebrate the arrival of the three Kings on Saturday 10th January</p>



<p>Come and seek Jesus with the 3 Kings at St. Andrew&#8217;s, Great Staughton from 10.00am &#8211; 12.00pm</p>



<p>Craft activities, such as making a crown, refreshments and entertainment including singing and a puppet performance from Ministry in Puppetry.</p>



<p>Free of charge, but any donations to support the event and our Benefice gratefully received.</p>



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		<title>Family Fun on Friday mornings at St. Andrew&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at St. Andrew&#8217;s church for an informal bit of fun with your toddlers and pre-schoolers, along with refreshments and chat for the adults. 9.00am &#8211; 10.30am. For more information use the contact us button.]]></description>
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<p>Join us at St. Andrew&#8217;s church for an informal bit of fun with your toddlers and pre-schoolers, along with refreshments and chat for the adults. 9.00am &#8211; 10.30am. For more information use the contact us button. </p>
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