Welcome to the Parish of Exning with Landwade

 

Readings for Communion Services                                          

 

16^th March              Genesis 15 OT page 12

                               Luke 13:31-35 NT page 82

23^rd March              Isaiah 55:1-9 OT page 712

                               Luke 13:1-9 NT page 81

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for:

Avril, Ann, Sarah, Bridget, Nicholas, Pauline, Cedric, Sandra, Rosemary, Arthur, Tony, Lynsay, Claire, Andreea and Stephen and family, Patricia, Jane, Malcolm, Rose, Alan, Imogen and Marion who are in particular need of prayer at this time.

 

For those mourning the deaths of loved ones particularly those mourning Ann Quelch.

 

 

Events for weeks commencing 9th and 16th March
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Friday	14th March	2 pm	Funeral of Ann Quelch	St Martin	Peter Gill
Friday	14th March	7.30 pm	Lent Course (preceded by Holy Communion at 7 pm)	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Liam Beadle
Friday	14th March	7 for 7.30 pm	Village Cinema “Paddington in Peru” Cert PG	Exning Community Church Hall	Mike Lovegrove
Monday	17th March	10 am	Footsteps	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	17th March	2 pm	Time for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Wednesday	19th March	10 am	Bible Study	By Zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	19th March	8 pm	Singing for Fun	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Friday	21st   March	7.30 pm	Lent Course (preceded by Holy Communion at 7 pm)	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Liam Beadle

 

 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

 

LENT COURSE. St Philip with St Etheldreda Chapel.  Friday evenings 7.00 p.m. for Holy Communion 7.30 p.m. for the Lent Course, beginning on 7th March.

We'll be doing a form of Christianity Explored, a refresher of Christian basics, with a view to offering it more widely either later in the year or in 2026. I do encourage you to come if you can – the content is engaging. I am sorry that Friday evenings will not suit everyone, and there will inevitably be a clash or two: that was the case with all the possible slots. Liam

 

EXNING VILLAGE CINEMA - Next Film Friday 14th March 7 for 7.30 pm The film to be shown is "Paddington in Peru" Cert. PG. When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Ben Whishaw, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton. 

 

"GODLY PLAY - TAKING CHILDHOOD SPIRITUALITY SERIOUSLY"

Godly Play accredited training course 24-26^th April 2025. There are still a few places available.  Looking for one or two interested people to come with Larry and me on this training course at St Andrews Parish Church in Girton, Cambridge. The cost is high at £335 per person but there are bursaries available, and you could also apply to your local church to help with funding. Larry and I can be available with transport if that is needed.

"A Christian movement centred on childhood spirituality - providing training to transform thinking and practice for the whole of life". Please pray and ask God to show you if He is asking you to join us. God bless from Maryan and Larry Piano. email: maryanjoyrose@gmail.com

 

ST MARTIN'S CHURCH OPENING 2025 As in previous years, we aim to open the church every day during the months April-October. I am now looking for people to volunteer to join a rota for this year's opening. We usually arrange for people to open the church by about 10 am and close it at some point after 4 pm for a week each time on the rota. Last year there were only four volunteers, a number which is really too low; so please consider volunteering if you can, to reduce the load. Please talk to me if you want further information. Thank you John Pascall

 

NOMINATIONS FOR CHARITABLE GIVING 2025  As only three charities were nominated, no voting will ne necessary this year. Subject to approval at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in May, the following Charities will be supported: Newmarket Open Door, The East Anglian Air Ambulance and Burwell Print. Thank you to those who nominated these three charities. John Pascall

 

FOOTSTEPS Toddler Group – journeying to Jesus St Martin’s Church has started a Christian Baby and Toddler group.  It will run on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 10 a.m. – midday in Exning Community Church Hall.  The next session will be on Monday 17th March.  Sarah Price exningfootsteps@gmail.com

One of the most powerful ways to pray for children is to use scripture.  Because the Bible is the living word of God, you can Pray His Word back to him. Pray for chidren by name (if known) asking that they will grow: in wisdom (the mind); in stature (physically); in favour with God (spiritually) and in favour with man (socially). 'Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man' Luke 2:52  Please continue to pray for Footsteps.  Thanks, Sarah

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP.   Held at EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL. For more information, please contact Christine Pearce. 01638 664314.  Our next meeting is Monday 17th March. 

 

EGG HUNT STEWARDS We are planning to hold the Easter Story and Egg hunt in the Churchyard again this year.  If you are able to help by being a steward at the event pleasecontact:  Sarah Price 07762 282103  Thank you.  

 

REQUEST FOR EASTER EGGS We welcome gifts of INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SMALL eggs for the egg hunt.  A container will be placed at the back of St Martin’s Church for their collection.  Thank you for your kind generosity.  Sarah Price 07762 282103

 

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY 17^th MAY.  ROGATIONTIDE WALK – Beating the Bounds. All proceeds to Christian Aid.  More information to follow nearer the time.

Jan Lovegrove and Mark Haworth.

 

OPEN DOOR FOODBANK.  The situation with the foodbank has recently changed.  Help with food security is now provided by the Newmarket Community Pantry.  The Manager, Evan Thomas-Manfield, has kindly sent us this explanation on how the new system works:

THE NEWMARKET COMMUNITY PANTRY, based at The Racing Centre, provides affordable food and essential items to those in need, offering long-term support through a partnership-based approach. For a one-off £5 membership fee, members can do a weekly shop for just £3. We aim to help individuals not just with food but by connecting them to the right resources for lasting stability. The pantry is open on Monday and Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., and Wednesday from 10.00 a.m.  to 2.00 p.m.  If you, or someone you know could benefit, visit us at The Racing Centre or contact us at community@theracingcentre.org or 01638 662828

 

INVITATION TO JOIN TWO COACH OUTINGS.Thursday 5^th June.  Windsor Castle.  £50.  More information to follow. Advance notice:  21st November. Thursford Christmas Spectacular.   Matinee performance. Departure time TBA.   Janet Ramsay-Helie 01638 603489

 

EXILDA'S ANGELS: The Parish and many individuals reading this have kindly donated time and funds. The latest news is that the roof of the 3-classroom extension has been completed and the “finishing” is underway (plastering, windows, doors, floors and painting). To see lots of photos and videos of the building work, please join our Facebook Group or visit the Exilda’s Angels website: http://exildasangels.org/newclassroombuild.html John Saville

 

OPEN DOOR FOODBANK.  https://newmarketopendoor.org.uk/foodbank/  Please note that the Foodbank has now moved to The Racing Centre, Fred Archer Way, Newmarket. CB8 8NT.   01638 561711.  Please call for advice on current needs.  Gifts of food stuffs may be made through the supermarket collection trollies, or directly to the Unit.A reminder that the Foodbank welcomes cash donations or gift vouchers (Tesco or Aldi) to help purchase more fresh foods.  Please contact the Foodbank directly or Dr Tony White: ajswhite@btinternet.com if you feel able to contribute in this way.  With grateful thanks for your kind help.

 

 

SAFEGUARDING

Our parish of Exning with Landwade is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer (Mrs Christine Pearce 01638 664314) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

 

 

PRINCIPAL PARISH CONTACTS

Title	name	telephone
Priest in Charge	Revd Liam Beadle	01638 612373
Assistant Curate	Revd Cheryl Belding	07801 499179
Parish Safeguarding Officer	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden	Derek Bryant	01638 577581 / 07706 749611
Churchwarden	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Lay Elders	Christine Shand	01638 667788
	Patsy Edwards	01638 665343
	Sarah Price	01638 578138