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National Moment of Reflection

Posted on 16 Sep 202220 Dec 2022 by Editor

Sunday, 18th September 2022 — 8pm // There is to be a National Moment of Reflection at 8pm on Sunday, 18th September to commemorate Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. There will be a gathering to do this by the War Memorial in the church yard at Stambourne, where a wreath will be laid. It will commence at 7.55pm. St. Peter and St. Thomas Beckett Church, 1 Church Road, S...

Bank Holiday bin collections

Posted on 13 Sep 202221 Dec 2022 by Editor

Monday, 13th September 2022 // Important update regarding Bank Holiday bin collections. Following the announcement that there will be an additional Bank Holiday on Monday, 19th September 2022 for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Braintree Council will be making some amendments to the planned bin collections. There will be no collections on Monday, all collections...

King Charles III Proclamation – Video

Posted on 12 Sep 202214 Sep 2022 by Editor

Sunday, 11th September 2022 — 4pm // King Charles III Accession Proclamation, read by Val Kerrison at Stambourne Church. The proclamation of the new King was read in the Church by Val Kerrison, Churchwarden, on Sunday, 11th September 2022 at 4pm. The proclamation of the new King was read at Stambourne Church by Val Kerrison, Churchwarden, on 11th September 2022 at 4pm. ...

Book of Condolence for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on 12 Sep 202220 Dec 2022 by Editor

Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Sunday, 11th September 2022 // A Book of Condolence is available in Stambourne Church. The Church will be open from 9am to 5pm each day. The Book of Condolence will close on Tuesday, 20th September. If you wish to leave flowers please place them by the War Memorial. A special commemoration service marking the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Sund...

Stained glass class

Posted on 11 Aug 202220 Dec 2022 by Editor

Saturday, 13th August 2022 — 10am-3pm // Stained glass class at the Stambourne Village Hall: a fantastic workshop to create your very own stained glass honeycomb! 5 hours of tuition. All materials and designs provided. £50. Teas and snacks included! BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Ring 07707 507 880 to book your place! Stained glass class: a fantastic workshop to create your very own ...

Cheryl Frances-Hoad at the Proms 2022

Posted on 20 Jul 202220 Jul 2022 by Editor

Friday, 22nd July 2022 — 7.30pm onwards // A piece by composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad is being performed at the Proms 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Music for Royal Occasions evening. A piece by composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad is being performed at the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, on Friday 22nd July 2022, as part of the Music for Royal Occasions calendar a...

Cream tea at Stambourne Church – Photos of the day

Posted on 18 Jul 202218 Jul 2022 by Editor

Cream teas at Stambourne Church on 16th July 2022

Saturday, 16th July 2022 — 2pm - 4pm // Cream tea as Stambourne Church — Delightful afternoon at Stambourne Church on 16th July 2022, where a scrumptious cream teas event was put on for friends and neighbours. Saturday, 16th July 2022 — 2pm - 4pm // Cream tea as Stambourne Church — Delightful afternoon at Stambourne Church on 16th July 2022, where a scrumptious cream teas ...

Paint like Van Gogh with Kirsten Wright

Posted on 13 Jul 202211 Aug 2022 by Editor

Paint like Van Gogh workshop with Kirsten Wright

Friday, 29th July, 5th & 12th August 2022 — 9.30am - 12.30pm // Paint like Van Gogh art workshop with Kirsten Wright: friendly, structured and informative classes suitable for beginners or improving artists. 3 morning sessions of 3 hours each. During these workshops we will be taking a closer look at one of Van Gogh's paintings. You will be painting in the style of Van Gog...