On the evening of Friday 24th November 2023, St Andrew’s hosted an art talk in partnership with St Nicholas Church, Slaughterford. With both churches needing to raise funds for church building repairs, the sell-out response which raised of over £1,200, was much appreciated. With the church full, local resident, Dr […]
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On Sunday November 19th we gathered for our Morning Praise Service which was to be the final time Anjali would be leading us in worship. Although we shall miss her hugely, we are all delighted for her that she has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of The Benefice of South Severnside with […]
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On Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September, a team of St Andrew’s volunteers welcomed visitors to the church and were on hand to answer questions about the church and village and also highlight the special creative displays and activities in the church as a participant in the nationwide Heritage Open […]
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St Andrew’s on Saturday September 9th welcomed “Riders and Striders” passing through Castle Combe. Being one of the hottest days of the year they were pleased to pause for a while in the coolness of the church and enjoy the refreshments provided. The photo shows the group of walkers (with […]
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Over the Bank Holiday weekend at the start of June, St Andrew’s celebrated the Coronation with a special service on Sunday 7th May for the village and visitors, followed by a buffet lunch in the church. Michael and Sally Constable created a popular display about King Charles III, which remained […]
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Here they come again! April always brings the return of cyclists to St Andrew’s, Castle Combe from clubs all around the area including Bath, Bristol and Stroud. On Sunday April 16th they joined again in a service to celebrate the fellowship of cycling, and honour the cyclists who gave their […]
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On Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September, St Andrew’s participated for a second year in the Heritage Open Days festival (www.heritageopendays.org.uk/). Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, which takes place each year at venues across England. This year’s festival theme was ‘Astounding Inventions’ and we decided to […]
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The community were deeply saddened to learn the news of the death of Her Majesty on 8th September, 2022. Many people came into the church to pay their respects in the days of mourning that followed and signed the book of condolence.
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After a glorious, if rather too dry summer, we are heading into winter and rather wish we could have stored some of that lovely heat! Julie has worked hard with others to develop the churchyard as a place for both visitors and wildlife and it has been enjoyable spotting various […]
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Celebrating the Queen’s incredible 70 year reign, the church enjoyed welcoming many visitors over the holiday weekend. All were able to look at the special pictorial display in the church celebrating her life and the jubilee themed flower arrangements. The church and village were strewn with red, white and blue […]
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