Welcome to the Parish of Exning with Landwade

 

Readings for Communion Services on Sundays                                   

 

27^th April       Revelation 1:4-8 NT page 265

                     John 20:19-31 NT page 123

 

4^th May         Revelation 5:11-14 NT page 268

                     John 21:1-19 NT page 124

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for:

Gracie who was baptised on 23rd March and her family.

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

 

For those mourning the deaths of loved ones particularly those mourning the death of Darrel Lynn, Ove and Ann Ayres

 

 

Events for weeks commencing 20th and 27th April
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Saturday	26th April	7.30 pm	Concert by Newmarket Community Choir	St Martin	Sally Pascall
Monday	28th April	10 am	Footsteps Toddler Group	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price

 

 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

 

 

NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHOIR are holding a concert in St Martins at 7.30pm on Saturday 26th April. The programme will include popular classical pieces, songs from the shows, pop and folk songs. Tickets - £5 on the door. Refreshments will be available after the concert. A donation will be given to the church and we will be fund raising for Newmarket First Responders. Please come along! Sally Pascall

 

THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING - will be held at 12.45 pm on Sunday 4th May in St Martin's Church Exning. This meeting is a significant event for our church community, where essential matters about the church’s future and operations are discussed. After the APCM, there will be a bring-and-share lunch to be held in the Exning Community Church Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and to enjoy a variety of dishes contributed by our parishioners. Please bring a dish to share and join in the communal spirit. 

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING NOMINATIONS Nominations are sought for people to serve as Churchwardens for the coming year and for PCC members to serve for three years to be considered at the meeting. Nomination forms will be available from the back of both churches from Sunday 13th April. Please note that nominations for Churchwarden must be received before the meeting whereas nominations to serve on the PCC can, if necessary, be received at the meeting. Please give all completed forms to me. 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

 

COFFEE FOR ALL Our next coffee morning will be held in St Martins on Saturday 10th May, 10-12 noon. Everybody is welcome to enjoy bottomless drinks and cake at no charge, although we are always pleased to receive donations. Please tell your friends!

This is also the usual plea to the generous bakers amongst us to bake a cake. I am so grateful for your continued support. If required, expenses can be claimed. Sally Pascall

 

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP.  EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL.  Join us on 5^th May 2.00  to 4.00 p.m. for an informal meeting.  The Speaker on 19^th May will be Bobby Jackson from Tattersalls. We also warmly welcome you to join us on the first and third Monday of each month for informal chats, cake, and tea. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly setting. 

More information, please contact:  Christine Pearce on 01638 664314.  We look forward to seeing you there!

SILENT PRAYER GROUP. Andrew & Rosemary Rycraft hold a regular Silent Prayer Group at their house (19 Cardigan Street, Newmarket) every Friday morning, starting at 9.15 a.m. We have 30 minutes of prayerful silence followed by refreshments and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join us, please make contact on 01638 665421 or andrew.rycraft@gmail.com. Andrew & Rosemary

 

"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.c

 

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.    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 7th April (Easter Special). 

 

UPCOMING EVENT.  Date to Mark in Your Diary:

On Friday, 4th July, we are delighted to welcome the Thurringer Mannerchor ARS Musica, a renowned male voice choir from Erfurt, Germany. Their performance promises to be a memorable musical experience, showcasing their vocal talent and the rich tradition of choral music. Make sure to mark this date in your diary and join us for an evening of remarkable music and cultural exchange.

These events not only offer moments of reflection and celebration but also serve to strengthen the bonds within our congregation and community. We look forward to your participation in both of these significant gatherings.  Christine Pearce

 

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