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Deborah Mcdonnell

What is a ‘quarry’?

A quarry?  Somewhere where stone is mined?  An animal pursued by a hunter? Correct, but did you know that a quarry is also a diamond-shaped pane of glass used in lattice windows? From the 16th...

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Well Done Coddenham Carol Singers

Gabrielle and some of the regular carol singers attended a 'Thank You' event at St Elizabeth Hospice on Tuesday afternoon. The event was held to thank corporate and local fundraisers and included a...

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Thank You Coddenham

Many thanks to all those involved in the carol singing on 20th December .....singers, Haysel House for the festive hospitality and all those who donated so generously. We raised a fantastic £360 for...

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Coddenham Village Carol Singing

Village Carol Singing - Wednesday 20th December  6.30pm It's time for the traditional Coddenham Carol Singing! Join us to walk through the village singing carols as we go; final carols at Haysel...

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From The Rectory – Storms

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning; blue sky, bright sun and a gentle breeze.  From my study window I can see nothing to point to the chaos of two days ago. My Friday began quite normally, until I...

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St Mary’s Coffee Morning

St Mary's October Coffee Morning - Preserves Day Saturday 14th October 10.00am - 12 noon. Freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes. Delicious preserves - Jams, Marmalades and Chutney for sale....

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From The Rectory – Trivia

Do you remember ‘Trivial Pursuit’; that once popular board game now, I suspect, condemned to attics and other dark and dusty corners across the land? For a season or so there was, if not quite fame...

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Welcome to Coddenham

Have you recently moved into Coddenham? Lots of houses in the village have been displaying 'Sold' signs recently, whilst we are sorry to see villagers leave, we are also keen to welcome newcomers....

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From The Rectory – Service

Teach us good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest[1] ….  The bunting is packed away, tourists and well-wishers go home, uniforms dry out; life goes on.  There is work to do and I’m sure that on...

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From the Rectory – Trust

Do not let your hearts be troubled  (Jn 14:1).  In this world you will have trouble, …. I have overcome the world. (Jn 16:33). Troubled hearts we seem to have a plenty.  Every news bulletin I...

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High Street Road Closure Update

The emergency road closure in the High Street today was due to a sudden water leak on the pavement.  The repair has now been carried out but reinstatement is still required. Anglian Water will carry...

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From The Rectory – Light

Night falls.  Now, although the sun set half an hour ago, its lingering rays still illumine the evening sky. Soon it will be dark but for a little while, the view from my study window remains one of...

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Thank You Coddenham

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the carol singing in the village on Tuesday evening.    Particular thanks to Ian and his 4 colleagues from the Co Op Brass Band who played so...

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Coddenham Village Carol Singing

Everyone is welcome to join in our village carol singing on Tuesday 20th December starting at the Community Shop at 6.30pm. Singing on as many doorsteps as possible, all ages and abilities welcome!...

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Let All The Earth Be Still

Tic, toc, tic, toc; with dull, rhythmic certainty the study clock beats the passing of time. Outside, a cold, arctic blast has finally driven away the last vestiges of our hot summer. Winter has...

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St Mary’s Christmas Tree

This year the yew tree by the Church porch will be lit up to celebrate Christmas. This will replace the Christmas trees along the path that we have decorated for the last two years. Villagers are...

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St Mary’s Coffee Morning

October's Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church Preserves Day Jams, marmalades, chutney for sale. Saturday 15th October 10.00- 12 noon Freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes. Children's autumnal...

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