Welcome to the Parish of Exning with Landwade

 

Readings for Sunday Services                                               

St Martin; St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)                                                                   

9^th November   2 Thessalonians 2:1-16 NT page 221; Luke 20:27-40 NT page 90

16^th November 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18  NT page 222; Luke 21:5-19 NT page 90

 

St Agnes (KJV)                                                                                                                                 

9^th November   Psalm 17; Job 19:23-29 page 573; 2 Thessalonians2:1-16 page 1195

16^th November 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18  page 1195; Luke 21:5-19 NT 1056

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

St Martin; St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)                                                                   

9^th November   2 Thessalonians 2:1-16 NT page 221; Luke 20:27-40 NT page 90

16^th November 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18  NT page 222; Luke 21:5-19 NT page 90

 

St Agnes (KJV)                                                                                                                                 

9^th November   Psalm 17; Job 19:23-29 page 573; 2 Thessalonians2:1-16 page 1195

16^th November 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18  page 1195; Luke 21:5-19 NT 1056

Events for weeks commencing 9th and 16th November
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Wednesday	12th November	10 am	Poetry Group	Home of Marion Roberts	Marion Roberts
Friday	14th November	7 for 7.30 pm	Village Cinema “Mr Burton” Cert 12	Exning Community Church Hall	Mike Lovegrove
Saturday	15th November	7.30 pm	Murder Mystery	Exning Community Church Hall	Jan Lovegrove
Monday	17th November	10 am	Footsteps Mums and Toddler Group	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	17th November	2 pm	Time for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Tuesday	18th November	10 am	St Agnes Gardening Group	St Agnes	Cheryl Belding
Wednesday	19th November	10 am	Bible Study	By Zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	19th November	8 pm	Singing for Fun	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

NEW THIS WEEK:

MURDER MYSTERY We are looking forward to Saturday Nov 15th when Strictly Murder will bring another ‘Sporting Death’ to the Hall.

If you can help set up the tables for the evening from 2.0pm on Saturday afternoon, that would be immensely helpful.  Gifts of raffle prizes would also be welcome. Tickets for the evening have sold well, and we look forward to a convivial evening. Jan Lovegrove 07471942696

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP We’d love for you to join us for tea, cake,and a fun tasting of Tesco’s Christmas Fayre at our next meeting! Come along on Monday 17th November, 2pm at ECCH-we can’t wait to see you there! We are part of St Martin’s Church outreach.

Christine Pearce exeningtftf@gmail.com for further information.

ADVENT COFFEE AND MINCE PIE MORNING Saturday 6^th December 9.30 am Exning Community Church Hall; to run concurrently with the  Exning United Charities Distribution.

Everyone welcome.  Raffle and Hand Made Card stall.  All proceeds to support the work of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund - UNICEF.  Further information from Jenny King 01638 578344.

THANK YOU  to all those who kept St Martin’s church open throughout the summer months. Several comments in the visitors’ book said how happy people were to find the church open – and that was just those who signed the book. I am sure there were many more.

Assuming we can find volunteers, we will start opening again from Sunday 29^th March 2026. John Pascall

PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED MATERIAL

EXNING VILLAGE CINEMA - November 14^th, 7 for 7.30 pm, Exning Community Church Hall. This month’s film is “Mr Burton” – Cert 12. The story of the wild schoolboy, Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner, and Philip Burton an English teacher who recognised his talent. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced. Starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey.  Tickets at the door - adults £5.

MURDER MYSTERY On Saturday November 15th, Strictly Murder are bringing their new production“ Sporting Death” to Exning Community Church Hall.
This popular evening is an opportunity to pit your wits against the plot and solve the heinous crime with your table, ( or just have a good time) Tickets at £16 will include a two course meal, with wine and soft drinks available to purchase. There will also be a raffle.
If you are interested in reserving a table for eight, six or four, or as an individual or a couple please go to https://www.exning.net/murder.html and register your interest then follow the link for online booking. Alternatively contact John Saville 07968 912046.
Funds raised this year will be to support St Martins Church.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION of Friendship, Fun, Faith and Food Sunday 16^th November, The Stable Café and Community Space Newmarket (65 High Street Newmarket). Food 1 pm, Shared Stories 2 pm.

Developing understanding between people of different cultures and beliefs. In a divided world come and share food and stories and as a community celebrate the values that unite. To include speakers: Chaplain of West Suffolk Hospital, PCSO W Butcher, Senior Fellow in clinicl science Cambridge and other guests plus recitations by local children. For further information speak to Alan Shand or ring Janet (07759 679426).

 

HEAVENLY REALMS A production by LAMPS. Sunday 14^th December 3 pm and 7 pm. The Stable Café and Community Space 65 High Street, Newmarket. “Hold on to your halo! Enjoy a “holy” new take on the Nativity story!” Festive fun for all the family from ages 8-800.

To book contact Thestable@btinternet.com or telephone 01638 662311. Adults £10, Concessions £5, Family £25. For further information speak to Alan Shand.

 

GODLY PLAY IN EXNING Godly Play for 3–6-year-olds and their families will run on the following dates from 9:15-10:45am at Exning Community Church Hall:

16 November 2025, 21 December 2025.

 

PLAY THE ORGAN 25

Play the organ year is designed to inspire a year-long national effort by the whole organ playing community to increase the number of people learning to play the organ. The organ is a magnificent instrument and fun to play.

If anyone of any age would like to find out more about the organ, or interested in playing the organ, then please contact any of the following people:

Christine Shand on 07740171688 or email on c.conwayjarrett@hotmail.co.uk

Dr Simon Bailey on 07719373538 or email on yeliabz@yahoo.co.uk

Josephine Roberts on 07469730195 or email on jer.roberts01@gmail.com

BIBLE STUDY The bible study group continues to meet by zoom on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month when we will be continuing our study of St Matthew’s Gospel. If you would like to join us then, please contact me. John Pascall

FOOTSTEPS The next meeting will be at 10 am on 17^th November in Exning Community Church Hall. Thank you everyone for your continued prayers. In November we will do Remembrance and Celebration - story of wedding at Cana/coloured dots of colour like fireworks. St Martin, who is particularly celebrated in Europe with children carrying lanterns.

Please pray for the helpers as well as the parent/carers of the young children. May the group bring blessings to the families. Let it be a place we can invite families to our services, particularly, Soundbites and Nativity with Christingle. Sarah Price

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP Our next meeting is on 17^th November at 2pm in Exning Community Church Hall. All are warmly welcomed. Christine Pearce 01638 664314     email:   exningtftf@gmail.com

NEWMARKET FOODBANK Kerri Davies from the Newmarket Foodbank has issued a plea for help. The foodbank is very low on everything. Recent donations have been very low; however, demand remains the same. Though Kerri says they are in need of everything, their urgent needs are for pasta, soup, cereal, and tin tomatoes. They are happy to pick-up any donations if required, and they would also be grateful for any financial donations you care to make. Please contact Kerri Davies at 07597582546, or www.newmarketopendoor.org.uk if you have any questions.

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

SAFEGUARDING

The 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 Number
Priest in Charge	The Revd Liam Beadle	01638 612373
	Liam.beadle@gmail.com
Assistant Curate	The Revd Cheryl Belding	07801 499179
Parish Safeguarding Officer	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden Exning Parish	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden St Agnes Parish	Dorothy Thomas
Lay Elders	Christine Shand	01638 667788
	Patsy Edwards	01638 665343
	Sarah Price	01638 578138