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Photograph by John Salmon Photograph by Nigel Cox Photograph by Nigel Cox

Melbourn United Reformed Church

Melbourn Bloomsday Festival Pre-Lunch Concert We were very pleased to host a Pre-Lunch Concert in our church on Friday 16th June. Around 30 people attended to listen to a wonderful programme of early music pieces performed by the very talented Boniface Consort, led by Adrian and Naomi Brind. This enjoyable event was part of the Melbourn Bloomsday Festival and all donations on the day went to the charity WaterAid. Church Building Anniversary Our church building was first registered as a Meeting House for worship on 20th July 1717 and to celebrate the 300th anniversary we held a Barbecue Lunch on Sunday 23rd July after our church service. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. We invited the local community groups who hire our hall to join in our celebrations. There was a power point presentation in the church showing some of the history of the building. Harvest Our Harvest Festival Service is on Sunday 24th September at 11am and we extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join in our celebrations. There will be tea/coffee served after the service followed by a bring and share lunch and sale of the produce.

All Saints Church

The summer has seen lots of activity at All Saints’, with baptisms and weddings a-plenty. We also held our first pet service, which was well attended by dogs, cats, and their owners: look out for details of next year’s service in due course. On 16 July, parishioners from both Melbourn and Meldreth attended a Vicarage Garden Party with English teas, cakes, and refreshments.

In June, our new church noticeboard at All Saints’ was installed (pictured), the money for which was raised entirely by parishioners’ donations. You will also have seen posters around the village for Messy Church, which is held in Holy Trinity, Meldreth, and is a fun opportunity to learn about Bible stories with games, crafts, and activities – the next session is on October 8th.

We also said goodbye to Claire Cann, who has been on placement with us from Ridley Hall in Cambridge: Claire will be ordained at the end of September, and will move to a new parish in Steeple Bumpstead. The Autumn is shaping up to be another busy few months, with the Christmas Bazaar at All Saints on Saturday 18 November. Look out for details of our Christmas services, as well as our Advent Course. The Revd Lizzie Shipp MA Priest in Charge of Melbourn and Meldreth The Vicarage, Vicarage Close, Melbourn, SG8 6DY 01763 220 626 vicar.melbournmeldreth@ gmail.com

New Noticeboard: L-R: The Revd Lizzie Shipp, Mr Mike Galley, Mr David Farr, and Mr Roger Mellor.

… a member of the congregation at the Pet Blessing Service.