ISSUE-289-JUN-JUL-2024-CLUNCH.pdf

6 CLUNCH MAGAZINELETTER FROM THE VICARAGEAs summer approaches, Im sure were all looking forward to better weather (we hope!) and spending time outside. As we work towards a Silver Churchyard Conservation Award from the Wildlife Trusts, look out for areas in the churchyard where we have adopted a mowing pattern that aims to encourage wildRowers and increase the number and quality of habitats, for the beneFt of wildlife. One aspect of this is to delay mowing in some areas, and another is to remove grass cuttings from other areas. If you would like to help with working parties through the summer, please get in touch. Carers Week this year is June 10th 16th, and is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. This year the theme is 'Putting Carers on the Map' highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear. We are holding a Thanksgiving Service for Carers on Sunday 16th June at 3.00pm at St Marys, followed by tea and all are welcome.Sadly, we have decided that it is not realistic to plan for a Church Fete this year, due to a number of signiFcant constraints, including regular helpers being on holiday and unexpected changes to practical arrangements. Events like this take time to prepare, and need a lot of volunteer helpers, before and on the day. We hope to have several smaller events during the year. We will also be holding events for families and children, including an end of year Messy Church Family Party on Sunday 14th July, Refresh Caf from 10.00am on Friday mornings for pre-school children and their grown-ups, and Fun Fridays during the school holiday, welcoming older children as well for these extended sessions. Other news: we are very pleased that Revd Virginia Moggridge will be ordained priest on Saturday 29th June at Ely Cathedral, after which she will be continuing her curacy with us for about the next two years. Pop-Up Pantry is held Fridays 2.00 3.00pm at Burwell & District Day Centre, supported by St Marys, with short life fresh food items, cupboard basics, toiletries & hygiene products, as available. We would be delighted to receive any surplus garden or allotment produce over the summer, and are also hoping to provide school holiday food packs for families. Anyone in Fnancial need is welcome to access support, without a voucher, to help them get back on their feet. Ely Foodbank has also been operating alongside, with a weekly Foodbank Centre and monthly Citizens Advice support. Check on social media for the latest updates or get in touch if you would like help or can oTer donations.To Fnd out more about whats going on at St Marys or St Etheldredas in Reach, please see our Facebook pages and website. Most weeks, we aim to livestream our weekly 10am Sunday service on Facebook. Caf Church is usually the Frst Sunday of the month, beginning with refreshments, time to chat and themed activities, followed by a short service. Next dates are 2nd June 7th July, 4th August. Please get in touch if you would like more information about these or any of our events or services, including weddings, christenings and baby thanksgivings, or if you would value an opportunity to chat. Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Williams, Vicar of Burwell with Reach, 01638 741262 vicar@stmarysburwell.org.ukwww.stmarysburwell.org.ukwww.facebook.com/stmarysburwell/