New Archive 2011

£165 was raised in aid of the British Legion on our dark and damp trip round Rushden on 23^rd December. Thank you to all who sang; all who contributed; the Whittons for their pre singing hospitality from which we found it difficult to tear ourselves away; Carol for her delicious mince-pies and the Moon and Stars for the very welcome mulled wine at the end of our journey ( and voices!)

If anyone has any suggestions for a particular charity for next year why not let us know.

The Royal Variety Show will have to rethink its acts after the Rushden Concert on 19th November which was an evening of real variety from the Dopey Wallahs to Brahms and the Pussy Cat Dolls to jazz. The Church was packed and everyone left smiling and saying what an amazing evening they had had. Outsiders commented that their villages could never match it. £460 was raised to be divided between the Village Hall and the Church. Thanks must go to all the performers, the organizers and to Chris Hills for donating the wine for mulling.

A staggering £460 was raised which will be divided between the Village Hall and the Church.

Click here for some photos with thanks to John Dingemans

You can see one of the rehearsals at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ROymRI2JUs

We are extremely sad to announce that Silke, our Vicar, who has worked so hard for our villages, will be leaving us for a new parish in Kent on Sunday 23^rd October. Thank you so much Silke for everything. We have really enjoyed having you as our priest.

	NEWS ARCHIVE 2011

	£165 was raised in aid of the British Legion on our dark and damp trip round Rushden on 23^rd December. Thank you to all who sang; all who contributed; the Whittons for their pre singing hospitality from which we found it difficult to tear ourselves away; Carol for her delicious mince-pies and the Moon and Stars for the very welcome mulled wine at the end of our journey ( and voices!) If anyone has any suggestions for a particular charity for next year why not let us know.

	The Christmas Bazaar made a fantastic £1034. Thanks must go to all the helpers and particularly to Ellen Manchester for all her hard work.

	Sadly Wallington and Rushden WI has had to close. Our last meeting ended with a Christmas party to which old members were invited as well as present. The slogan quiz was won by Liz James. There is still a chance that the WI can reopen at a later date if enough interest is shown.

	The Danish Lunch proved a packed out success on Sunday 23^rd October. Smorrebrod of six different varieties was followed by frikadeller, roast pork, red cabbage and new potatoes, then came Danish apple pudding and finally a selection of Danish cheeses all washed down with kir, aquavit, wine and Carlsberg. Everyone seemed very happy when they left! We would like to thank Chris Whitton for working so hard to organize the meal and for doing so much of the cooking; Eva, Chris Jones and Sarah for preparing the smorrebrod and puddings; Vicky for running the raffle and doing a lot more running around serving and Ann Cottam for her talk on Denmark . A magnificent £420 was raised. Click here for some photos with thanks to Chris Whitton

	The Royal Variety Show will have to rethink its acts after the Rushden Concert on 19th November which was an evening of real variety from the Dopey Wallahs to Brahms and the Pussy Cat Dolls to jazz. The Church was packed and everyone left smiling and saying what an amazing evening they had had. Outsiders commented that their villages could never match it. £460 was raised to be divided between the Village Hall and the Church. Thanks must go to all the performers, the organizers and to Chris Hills for donating the wine for mulling. A staggering £460 was raised which will be divided between the Village Hall and the Church. Click here for some photos with thanks to John Dingemans You can see one of the rehearsals at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ROymRI2JUs

	Brian Littlechild has raised a massive £405 for Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust half of which will go to Rushden Church . A big thank you to Brian for all that pedalling.

	We have received a thank you from Garden House Hospice for our harvest produce which was delivered to them this year. "Thank you for the very kind donation of harvest produce to the Hospice from the parishioners of Rushden Church . We are very grateful to all who support us in this way and I can assure you that our kitchen, who are very committed to using fresh produce, will be able to use your gifts well for our patients to enjoy." Thank you to everyone who gave so generously and to Chris Whitton for delivering it.

	John Dingeman's Highland cattle seem to welcome the snow in Southern Green. Click here for some photos with thanks to John.

	We are extremely sad to announce that Silke, our Vicar, who has worked so hard for our villages, will be leaving us for a new parish in Kent on Sunday 23^rd October. Thank you so much Silke for everything. We have really enjoyed having you as our priest.