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Number 238 Dec 2015/Jan 2016

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From the Vicar spent all day on the defensive, advanced on the Dear Friends French , driving them into the hands of the hristmas is once more fast approaching, anoth - Prussians, who’d arrived on the battle-field in the Cer year almost done. For many of us, there nick of time . have been life-changing events, in the past twelve ‘Hurrah,’ shouted one of the excited schoolboys . months - both good and not so good. There is no ‘Who was that?’, asked the teacher.... It was the first doubt that as the years pass they appear to grow time the boys had ever seen him angry. The culprit shorter, time passes evermore quickly. For the owned up, but the teacher waved to him to sit young, time often appears to drag, not so in our down, with an apolog y. When he had recovered middle and advancing years! his composure, the teacher explained. ‘War’, he said, is the end of civilization and a return to bar - have been with you over five years now; having barism’. Igot to know many of you; to have had the privi - War, in his opinion, is filth, created by self-serving, lege to share the good times and some of the bad ruthless, power-crazed politicians. The armed serv - too, all of which has been remarkable for me and I ices are the good, the innocent sent in to clear up really do appreciate my time amongst you. the mess. To say that, ‘it is a sweet and fitting thing to die fo r your country’, is mere propaganda , intended to et us look forward with hope and celebrate the produce willing cannon-fodder. The teacher hoped season of goodwill with joy in our hearts. L that the current wa r, (WW2), which he call ed ‘this Finding joy in our lives is about finding inner lunacy’, would be over before his pupils became peace, which Christians believe comes ultimately, involved. If not, he hoped they would never be cor - through faith in God and acceptance that we cannot rupted into murderous maniacs and brainless know all the mysteries of this world and the next. I butchers. do encourage you to come and celebrate in church Perhaps some of you will disagree with what the this Christmas and I hope, to find some of that teacher said, and everyone’s entitled to their own peace, joy and goodwill offered to all people opinion. But listen to how the teacher had arrived through the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, Son of at that position. He pointed to a desk in the second God, but born of Mary in a stable over 2000 years row. ‘Today we were told of the death in action of ago in Bethlehem. the lad who used to sit in that desk,’ he said. ‘He was a lad of great promise, and now he’s been oblit - wish you all a very Happy Christmas and peace - erated.’ The teacher pointed to another empty Iful New Year, place, reminding them it had belonged to one of the boys in the class, a brilliant athlete, who had been am yours in Christ, John killed by shrapnel from a bomb while running mes - I sages for the ARP. What a waste! The children were astonished to see tears trickling down their Sermon preached on Remembrance teacher’s face. Sunday 2015 . So that’s the extreme anti-war position to which that teacher had been driven. As I say, you may not agree with him, but at least you may sympa - Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; thize with how he was driven to it. The exact peace I give to you . I do not give to you as the opposite of those who hunger for battle. They world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, probably call themselves patriots, yet those who and do not let them be afraid.” John 14.27 oppose them are not un patriotic. Probably most of us would claim to be somewhere in between. I came across this true story in the reminiscences of The man who recounted that story, (a then pupil), an elderly Englishman , who was a schoolboy, in an realised that he had never forgotten that lesson. all-boys school, during the Second World War. His teachers never taught him to hate, because His class all loved and admired the history teacher , hatred destroys reason. As a result, he would never a charismatic man, who one day, was giving a les - hate the nations, who had been their enemies, son about the Battle of Waterloo. He described because no nation is innocent – Jesus said the same how Wellington had given the famous order, ‘Up, thing in effect, when defending a woman who com - guards, and at ‘em’, and the British troops, having 3 BEESLighting Save £280* per year! Change 20 of your current downlights to our stunning, contemporary lights to save up to £280* in just one year.

4 mitted adultery: ‘Let those that are without sin cast homes destroyed, millions now face the prospect of the first stone.’ migration, coupled with exploitation by evil peo - The man said he weeps whenever he hears the ple… Remembrance Sunday words, ‘They shall grow not Christians believe that Jesus calls us to reconcilia - old as we who are left grow old...’ He wonders tion . Reconciliation is surely what any decent what the slain might have achieved if they had been human being should strive for? spared to live productive lives? Today, let’s honour all those who died as a result of What might the handicapped and injured have war; pray fo r the wounded and the bereaved; and accomplished, unburdened? In his opinion, nation - support those who sincerel y struggle to bring peace alism kills; xenophobia murders; bigotry slaughters; and justice on the earth. Amen. racialism massacres; chauvinism destroys. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers,’ he quoted Jesus’ words from John Russell. November 2015. the Sermon on the Mount. My hope is this, that on Remembrance Sunday, am yours in Christ, John. those who agree with him, and those who disagree, can meet and weep together at the terrible side- I effects of war. Whether you are a patriotic pacifist John Russell or a patriot ic war-monger or somewhere in between, there’s no point in hatin g those who take the oppo - St John’s Vicarage site opinion, because that merely perpetuates the Pipers Hill, Great Gaddesden tensions that create wars. God knows, in spite of all HP1 3BY the intervention in the Middle East nothing has been e-mail:[email protected] substantively changed, lives have been ruined, tel: 01442 214898

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6 Great Gaddesden Bellringers - Sue Collyer

arlier in the year, I reported that we rise up sufficiently. It may be necessary Ewere in need of some new ropes and for shorter ringers to stand on boxes of we took the decision to order a full set of varying heights, while taller ringers may ropes as the old ones had all reached the tie a figure of eight knot in the rope to end of their useful life and John had shorten it – and our taller ringers tend to spliced them and joined them and moved get used to ringing with lots of spare rope them until no more could be done! At to manage. I hate having a long length of long last I can report that we now have tail end flapping in my face and will usu - our lovely set of new ropes and sallies ally try to tie a knot in it. hanging in the tower. John and Val worked hard up in the bell chamber, y the time you receive this Newsletter clambering on the bell frame and in and Bwe will have had the District Quarter around the bells to take down the old Peal weekend which this year is on the ropes and install the new ones. The ropes 20th, 21st and 22nd November. In all fif - are each 50 ft long (35 ft top, a 3 ft sally in teen Quarter Peals are being attempted in solid royal blue and an 11 ft tail end). eight different churches across the They have hemp bottoms and pre- Western District. There will be two stretched polypropylene tops which are attempts in our tower. On Friday spliced on by the rope makers. At a cost evening Jen is attempting her first Quarter of £864, purchasing these ropes has pretty Peal ringing the Tenor behind to Plain well exhausted our Tower Fund and a Bob Doubles ( this was achieved! - well fund raising venture may be needed – done Jen - ed .). watch this space!! n Saturday afternoon I am attempt - nterestingly I was looking back through Oing Bob Doubles inside (again). I Isome previous tower reports and found am also trying to ring the Treble to Plain an entry from December 2004 when £600 Bob Minor in Tring Tower. ( Sue also suc - had been spent on ……… a set of new cessfully completed this double challenge - ropes and sallies. I wonder how many well done Sue - ed. ). Our new ringers are times those ropes have been up and down not yet experienced enough to attempt a in the intervening 11 years! quarter peal and Jan is not able to partici - pate this year as she is shortly off to he new ropes take a little while to Australia where her son is getting mar - T'settle in' and getting the length of the ried. We wish James and Kate all the very ropes just right requires some on-going best of luck in their lives together. adjustment but we are getting there. It is impossible to have rope lengths which ll that remains for me at this time of suit every ringer, but it is vital that the Ayear is to wish you all a very Happy ringer can reach the sally (the fluffy bit on Christmas and a Peaceful New Year from the rope) to ring a handstroke, as well as the tower – and we hope you enjoy the having enough rope when holding the tail bells ringing out joyfully on Christmas end on a backstroke to allow the bell to morning.

7 8 Great Gaddesden CofE (VA) School For pupils aged 3-11 I start my news this month with an account from Miss Ayres our Early Years Teacher who writes about our recent Science Day: Whole School Science Day Report Recently the whole school took part in a science day full of fun, hands-on experiments. We came to school dressed as mad scientists and awards were given at the end of the day for the person in each year group who had been the most inquisitive scientist.

In Nursery and Reception we did a colour experiment with cabbage water and one with milk, made colourful frost patterns, explored torches, mirrors and coloured materials and made some bouncy silly putty to take home! “We poured cabbage water into 3 different liquids. It changed them all different colours.” – Leo “I liked making the silly putty. It was bouncy!” – Fionan

“I liked the milk experiment. We put colours in the milk. Then we put special stuff in [washing up liquid] and it was like an explosion!” – Dexter

“We made snowflake patterns. We spread icing on the paper. Then we dropped colour on it and it turned into a beautiful snowflake!” - Hannah

See Science Day photos on page 13

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Staff and pupils have also been busy participating in other areas of school life too.

Nursery and Reception have been learning about India this month. They used spices to make scented pictures, explored scented playdough, learnt about Indian animals and have also cooked and eaten a range of Indian food including naan bread and dahl. They also listened to some Indian music and learnt some Indian dance moves. It sounds like they have been having lots of fun learning about India!

In Literacy, years one and two have been unpacking the well-known tale of Jack and the Beanstalk and retelling the story in their own way. Additionally, year two attended a local Sports Fayre recently where they had the opportunity to participate in Sport and compete against other schools.

The Junior years had an exciting visit from author Edward Hugh Trayer this month who writes under the pen name of “Billy Bob Buttons”. He is the author of “I think I Murdered Miss” and lives in Stockholm Sweden. He ran a workshop giving pupils tips on their writing and provided some inspira - tion for writing stories on myths and legends. The pupils had an opportunity to ask Edward lots of questions about being an author and were left inspired and raring to go on their stories by the end of the day.

There have also been some fantastic class assemblies happening during the last month, with all pupils enjoying an opportunity to share their learning with their families. Assemblies have included class poetry, individual stories, amazing art compositions and exciting science experiments. As governors we have been impressed with the pupils’ confidence and willingness to stand up in front of an audience and share their work – a fantastic skill for the future! (cont. P11) 9 10 The School Council were provided with an opportunity to meet the Mayor of Dacorum recently. They all very much valued the chance to meet someone working in politics at a local level and were keen to discuss their school initiatives with him. In a bid to lessen the amount of cars parking around the village, the school council are zealously pro - moting the “Walk to School” initiative to their peers and we have seen an increasing number of parents and pupils now parking at the Garden Centre and walking to school each day. Whilst it is harder to promote this initiative during bad weather and darker evenings, we hope that this is having an impact on easing congestion in the village during the start and end of the school day. If you have any concerns about school parking please come and talk to us.

December marks the end of the first term of the new school year and in the run up to the Christmas Season there are lots of exciting events to look forward to. The PTA will be running a School Disco with a visit to Santa’s Grotto which is always a great hit with the children. Staff and Parents will also be taking part in the Santa’s Sleigh event collecting money for local charities with the Berkhamsted Lions Club.

Children in Nursery and Reception will be performing the traditional Nativity Play during December whilst Years One to Six will be recounting the story of the first Christmas through drama and song at our Carol Services. The Carol Services will be held on Tuesday the 15th of December at 2pm and 7pm at the church for anyone who would like to join us.

It’s time for Panto this month too (Oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is!) Children and Staff will be travelling to the Elgiva in Chesham for the annual whole school Panto trip. This is one of the highlights of the year as the children love watching the Panto with their friends.

Staff and Junior aged pupils will also be Carol Singing around Great Gaddesden Village on Thursday 10th December after school and we look forward to the opportunity to sing to you and share the Christmas spirit with you. If you or someone you know are located in the village and would particu - larly appreciate hearing some carol singing, please let the school office know so we can ensure we get to you (weather and location depending).

The school term ends with our annual Christingle Service. Children decorate their Christingles at school and line up in the shape of the cross inside the church. They light them and angelically sing “Away in a Manger” which always invokes a few tears from some of the adults! It is a very special service and a lovely way to round off the Autumn term. On behalf of the Great Gaddesden School Community, we wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas Season and look forward to sharing our school news with you in 2016. Clare Rudd Parent Governor Deliveries of the Newsletter in St. Margarets Those of you living in St. Margarets will have been accustomed to the delivery of your copy of the newsletter by Bill Mountain with the able assistance of Hattie. Since they both moved to Sussex (is it really nearly two years ago?) deliveries have been made by various helpful volunteers. The editor is now looking for someone to take over this role on a regular basis (although it’s always possible to have a stand-in at holiday times). Dog walker or not, it involves delivering 23 newsletters ten times a year If anyone can help, please contact the editor - details on the back cover - Thank you

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16 Parish Council meetings 2016 Great Gaddesden Parish Hall 18th January 22nd February 21st March 25th April 18th July 19th September 24th October 21st November Gaddesden Row Village Hall 23rd May 20th June All meetings are on Mondays and commence at 8.00pm unless otherwise noted Venues subject to final confirmation - always check the current newsletter The Parish Council Chairman: Paul Harris 0 1 442 258773 Vice-Chairman: Andy Thompson 01442 843751 Members: Janice Brown 01442 247272 Sarah-Jane Green 01442 843151 Martin Lindley 01442 200779 Paul Sandford 07767 075490 Malcolm Stodell 01582 840059 Clerk: Graham Cox 01442 255483 (For all enquiries about the Parish Council and local matters.) Council e-mail address is [email protected] Anything published in this newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views of the Parish Council Parish Council Website The Parish Council’s new website is now available at www.greatgaddesdenparishcouncil.org.uk

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As I write we are well into November, with or a closed stove, with both Smoke Alarms much of the usual November weather, a and Carbon Monoxide Alarms. We have few days of fog, followed by rain, which obtained a number of these from the Fire although it is mild prevents us from work - Brigade and we are currently installing ing on the land. Grain continues to be them. moved from the stores and work on the new sprayer area and washdown is virtually Hertfordshire Puddingstone complete, now that we have moved the Many readers will know that Hertfordshire large water tank, which used to hold Puddingstone occurs in several places, molasses, which was used as part of the mostly within the county, hence its name, silage making process, and the chemical though also in Northern France. We used store to their new locations. to call it “plum-pudding stone” because of its similarity to Christmas Pudding! Our We recently attended the farm machinery parish in particular is a well known site; sale at Claydon near Buckingham, where indeed several large puddingstones are visi - we were selling our old Kawasaki “Mule” ble in the foundations of the church, as well cross-country buggy. We are able to bid as smaller stones which can be seen set in for and to buy a John Deere 7530 tractor, as the plaster on the outside of the clerestory we have needed a second tractor for several (the row of upper windows). In January or years; this will give us much more flexibility February an aerial survey of the area based in the winter months, as it allows the on the Home Farm, Bridens Camp and hedge-cutter remains to stay permanently Gaddesden Place is being undertaken in attached to our old John Deere 6900. order to further the geological and archaeo - logical research. Puddingstone was formed Now that all our nitrogen fertiliser is being around 56 million years ago, in the applied as a liquid, using the self-propelled Palaeocene Eocene Thermal Maximum from Bateman sprayer, we hire an Amazone beach pebbles, which became cemented granular fertiliser spreader which is mount - together by silica. It may be that the ed on the new John Deere 7530, for spread - research will show light on the effects of ing potash and phosphate fertiliser. Both global warming. Being very hard, pudding - the methods use variable rates, being stones were used in ancient times, particu - applied in accordance with a GPS survey of larly between 50 AD and 450 AD as soil nutrients, rather like an agricultural “querns”, which were hand mills for grind - “sat-nav” system. This is both more eco - ing corn into flour and these querns still nomical and less wasteful, as the nutrients occasionally turn up. So if you see a light era targeted to just where they are needed aircraft flying a grid pattern at about 1,700 for the crops to take them up. feet, you will know what it is doing. NGH. Estate Properties A new requirement for us has been to sup - ply every property which has an open fire,

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CONTACT: Jane 07966 187304 find us on Facebook CHURCH FLOWERS By the time you read this, Advent will have begun, marking a time of preparation and reflection. The simple green foliage and purple vestments and hangings used in Advent, will be the first decoration to adorn our beautifully repainted nave following the removal of the scaffolding! However, the flower team will be working their magic to prepare for our Carol Service on Sunday, December 20th and of course to celebrate Christmas.

If you would like to contribute to this years Christmas flowers, please send your donation to me, at the address below, or place it in the basket at the back of the church. Please sign the book along - side the basket and use a Gift Aid envelope if appropriate.

Thank you for your continued support. Val Mills

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22 The Friends of the Church of Great Gaddesden

Which was noisier? It’s hard to know which was louder – the bangs outside from the Guy Fawkes fireworks or the disco inside for the music night on 7th November. What with atmospheric décor, period posters and mood coloured lighting, the parish hall was transformed into a cool night club. Everyone who went enjoyed the music, dancing and good food.

More Bangs Before that, the Clay Pigeon shoot on Southings Farm in September was a success, with younger participants proving to be the best shots. A delicious lunch was served in the farm, and the event will be repeated next year.

We’ve been busy It now seems a long time since the Summer Fayre run jointly with the Friends of GG School in July, but the event was well attended, with traditional games such as the coconut shy, and teddy bears descending from the top of the church tower by special zip wire. This year, including the popular quiz night in May and the busy Swing night in February, the five events organized by the Friends of GG Church have raised £3,800 for church repairs,

Money in and out And the money is not just coming in, it’s going out out as well. In the last six months, the Friends have spent nearly £25,000 on the redecoration of the interior and associated works, with the walls being repainted with three coats of limewash, with a hint of ochre for warmth. It was a huge task requiring a forest of scaffolding but the church will be bright and welcoming for Christmas.

Special Offer Many families in the parish have signed up to contribute £20 a year (£12 for single mem - bership) to The Friends of the Church, to keep this historic building in good order, but more would be welcome. New members joining in December will be entitled to 15 month’s membership for the price of 12. Enquiries to the treasurer at 01582 840513, or fill in one of the application forms in the back of the church.

Future Project Our 2016 drive is to repair the exterior of this lovely old church. Quotes are expected shortly, and from early indications it will be very much more than we currently have available. Your support will be much appreciated to preserve the history of our 12th cen - tury building – every little bit will help us to achieve our goal.

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Reg. Office: 46 Church End Redbourn St Albans Herts AL3 7DX

Member of the National Association of Registered Dog Sitters Mrs. Doolittles Experienced Animal Care whilst on holiday, at work, or during illness in your home

Dogs n Reptiles n Cats n Pigs n Sheep n Birds of Prey n Rabbits n Guinea Pigs Goats n Hamsters n Horses n Poultry n Fish n Ferrets

4 years of veterinary nursing exper ience Public Liability insured

Tel: 01442 822191 or 07967 019031 Beverley Cornthwaite Icknield Farm, Icknield Way Tring, Herts., HP23 4JX

26 ee Fr s ate SSMM RRowowow Electrical Engineer tim Es z z z z z z z z z Part P Registered z Energy Saving Lighting z TV/Telephone/Computer z Design and Installation

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Phone for a free no obligation written esti - mate. - High hedges a speciality - Overgrown gardens cleared 01442 255784 - Fences erected and repaired - Tree Lopping - Fruit tree pruning WILL KIMBERLEY - Shrub trimming - General garden tidy up’s GARDEN SERVICES In fact any job in the garden!

Gaddesden Parish Church Gill Moore (Reader) 3 Widmore Cottages, Bradden Lane, Contacts Gaddesden Row, Nicholas Halsey (Churchwarden) Hemel Hempstead HP2 6JB The Golden Parsonage, Gaddesden Row, [email protected] Hemel Hempstead HP2 6HG 01442 842054 [email protected] Revd. John Russell (Vicar) 01442 252421 St. John’s Vicarage, Pipers Hill, Great Gaddesden, Merlin Howells (Churchwarden) Hemel Hempstead HP1 3BY Flat 217, Elizabeth House [email protected] Hemel Hempstead 01442 214898 Herts HP2 5HH Please contact the Vicar for Baptisms, 01442 265517 Confirmations, Weddings or Funerals

27 Put your child on the path to success Please visit our website for details of our next open morning • Montessori nursery for 3-4 year olds • Average teaching group of 15 • Breakfast and After School Clubs • Optional, flexible, weekly boarding from year 5

To find out how we create an environment where every child can fulfil their potential, call our Registrar Liz Graham on 01582 840333, or visit www.beechwoodpark.net/openday

Beechwood Park School Markyate Hertfordshire AL3 8AW T: 01582 840333 www.beechwoodpark.net

28 29 30 January SUNDAY SERVICES & SPECIAL WEEKDAY SERVICES Sunday 3rd January , THE EPIPHANY Isaiah 60: 1-6; Ephesians 3: 1-12; Matthew 2: 1-12 9.00am Morning Worship with Communion by Extension Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 10th January, The Baptism of Christ, (First Sunday of Epiphany) Isaiah 43: 1-7; Acts 8: 14-17; Luke 3: 15-17,21-22 9.00am Mattins Nettleden 9.00am All Age Service Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 17th January, The Second Sunday of Epiphany Isaiah 62: 1-5; 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; John 2: 1-11 9.00am Mattins Nettleden 9.00am All Age Service Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 24th January, The Third Sunday of Epiphany , Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th until 25th Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1Corinthians 12: 12-31a; Luke 4: 14-21 9.00am Mattins Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 31st January, Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Malachi 3: 1-5; Hebrews 2: 14-18; Luke 2: 22-40 9.00am Joint Parish Communion Nettleden 6.00pm Candlemas Service Little Gaddesden Sunday 7th February, The Sunday next before Lent Exodus 34: 29-end; 2 Corinthians 3: 12- 4:2; Luke 9: 28-36 [37-43a] 9.00am Morning worship with Communion by extension Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Church Duty Rotas January Sidesmen Reader Intercessions Jan 3 John Wood Peter King John Wood

Jan 10 Tony Vincent Judith Burfot Tony Vincent

Jan 17 Jackie Abu-Rabie John Wood Trevor Beale

Jan 24 Peter Diggle Jo Connell The Vicar

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Feb 7 Sydney Spencer-Wilson Susan Beale Susan Beale

31 Parishes of Great & Little Gaddesden & Nettleden DECEMBER SUNDAY SERVICES & SPECIAL WEEKDAY SERVICES Sunday 6th December, The Second Sunday of Advent Malachi 3: 1-4; Philippians 1: 3-11; Luke 3: 1-6 9.00am Morning worship with Communion by extension Nettleden 9.00am All Age BHA Gift Service and Advent Breakfast Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 13th December, The Third Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3: 14-end; Philippians 4: 4-7; Luke 3: 7-18 8.00am Mattins Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Tuesday, 15th December, 2pm&7pm Great Gaddesden School Carol Service Great Gaddesden Friday, 18th December, 1.00pm Great Gaddesden Christingle Service Great Gaddesden Sunday 20th December, The Fourth Sunday of Advent Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45 [46-55] 9.00am Joint Parish Communion (said) Little Gaddesden 2.45pm Carol Service Nettleden 4.30pm Carol Service Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Carol Service Little Gaddesden Thursday, 24th December, Christmas Eve 3.00pm Crib Service Great Gaddesden 5.00pm Crib Service Little Gaddesden 11.30pm Midnight Mass Little Gaddesden Friday 25th December, CHRISTMAS DAY 8.00am Holy Communion BCP with carols Nettleden 9.00am Family Communion with carols Little Gaddesden 10.30am Family Communion with carols Great Gaddesden Sunday 27th December, John, Apostle and Evangelist, (First Sunday of Christmas) Exodus 33: 7-11a; 1 John ch 1; John 21: 19b to end 10.00am Joint Parish Communion Little Gaddesden

Church Duty Rotas December Sidesmen Reader Intercessions Dec 6 Sydney Spencer-Wilson Nick Halsey Peter Diggle Dec 13 Susan Beale Tony Vincent Peter King Dec 20 Michael Bayes ------Jo Connell Dec 27 ------PRINTED BY HEMEL COPYPRINT, 102 LONDON ROAD, APSLEY 01442 212636 EDITOR MIKE CONNELL 01442 842981 [email protected]