Dr Rowena E Archer will give a talk about the rise and fall of Alice Chaucer in The institute – doors open at 7.15 pm and the talk starts a 7.30 pm. Alice Chaucer, Duchess of Suffolk was the granddaughter of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. She was born a commoner but died a duchess and is buried in a magnificent tomb in Ewelme Church.
Bellringing Practice takes place every Tuesday evening in St Mary’s Church between 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. All welcome, tuition given. Stimulate your brain, mild exercise, good company. Come along and see! Contact Trevor Trivett 01295811773 or email [email protected]
Sir Tony Baldry will give a talk in Church House at 7.00 pm about his experiences as Chair of the Church Buildings Council and latterly as Second Church Estates Commissioner. He will also give his views about the future of church buildings and the future of the Church of England. His talk will be followed by a Question and Answer session. This is a FOSMA event and tickets are available from Adderbury Stores or Trish Fennell 07712012997. There will be a licensed bar.
Last of this summer’s luscious cream teas in St Mary’s Church between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm. Do come along and enjoy this FOSMA afternoon.
We meet at Lake Walk Car Park at 9.00 am – or just come along and find the group around the Lakes when you can. Bring strong gloves and if possible any loppers, rakes or spades. Coffee and biscuits are provided at break time and we finish by noon. For further details please contact Rachel Moffat at [email protected]. If you have any views or ideas about the Lakes do please get in touch.