Whiddon Parishes Magazine - October/November 2013

Parish newsChagford continued from page 27for church and non-churchgoers, we have a guestspeaker from Exeter Network Church, Jo Soper. Thispromises to be uplifting and refreshing for us all. Do joinus at 7pm for food, drink and friendship before themusic starts. See notice on this page.It is hard to believe that we will be holding ourChristmas Fair within a few weeks. This year it isSaturday 30 th November in the Jubilee Hall from10am. Be prepared to stand by your stalls, scour yourshelves and fill your ovens in support, as this is one ofour important fund raisers for church funds as well as agreat community event.Finally, because we are always thinking of your comfort,we are planning to make rather more pew cushions.Geraldine Clancy has generously offered a regularmeeting place and there are offers of wool, somecanvases and much talent. But since, I am told, it isn'tdifficult, we welcome anyone who would like to join usin covering our pews in artistry. Keep an eye on thepew leaflets for details and do let us know if you areinterested.Linden and MargaretChurchwardensChagford Fashion ShowChagford Jubilee Hall Improvement Fund is holding aSpectacular Fashion Show on Friday 18 th October at7.30 for 8pm. Local shops, salons and boutiques will betaking part as well as some from outside the area. Stallswill be selling gorgeous things. Included in the ticketprice of £10 will be a free entry to the raffle, a glass offizz on arrival and discounts. There will also be a bar.Glamorous pre-loved evening wear will be available forpurchase on the night. So come on ladies! Stock up forthe party season and maybe buy a few early Christmaspresents. Tickets available from Fowlers.Annual Poppy AppealThe Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2012 raised afantastic £3,879.44 last year in the Chagford area.The 2013 appeal will soon be upon us. We are alwayslooking for willing volunteers to help sell poppies in theChagford parish, door to door, or in Chagford Squareon the morning of the RBL Poppy Appeal CoffeeMorning, Saturday 9 th November.Would you like to help? If so, give me a call on 01647433200 for further details. Many thanks.Sonia GeeringGreat West Run 2013Hospiscare is looking for runners to join its team onSunday 13 th October 2013. The Great West Run isback with a new route, new feel and we are hoping tohave as many runners as possible, filling the streets withorange.If this is something that interests you, please do giveCelia a call on 01392 688052 or if you feel you aren’table to run but would still like to be a part of the day,please do get in touch because we are hoping to havelots of supporters positioned at cheer points along theroute encouraging our runners!The Friends of St Michael's presentsElizabeth-Jane Baldry's‘Five Centuries of Harp Music’at 7.30pm on Saturday 23 rd NovemberTickets at £10, including buffet, available from Sally'snewsagents from the beginning of NovemberElizabeth-Jane presents captivating harp solos - adelicious romp through refined Renaissance, glitteringBaroque, naughty Victorian Fairies andground-breaking contemporary harp music“Whoever drinks from the water that I will givethem, will never be thirsty again”Take some time out from your busy life to refresh andrenew your spirit with an exciting new group for women.11 th November, St Michael’s Church, Chagford7.30pm, with refreshments from 7pmGuest speaker, Jo Soper, Exeter Network Churchfor every woman from everywhere29