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Maureen's Musings...
"Who do you think you are?".
No, not the response of an irate parishioner (not yet anyway!), but the name of a TV programme that I am sure will be familiar to many of you. And no doubt like me, you too have watched fascinated as one celebrity after another discovers new and unexpected aspects of their family history. Well, a New Year with all the feelings of new beginnings feels like a good time to ask ourselves that question and reflect on how we might answer it personally.... ?
Family histories are strange things. They can intrigue us, horrify us, scandalise us or give us a new sense of belonging and pride. But this whole subject has been brought home to me in a new way because of a letter - a rather sad letter - that came my way this December. I cannot go into details, but the person concerned had discovered something about an unsuspected family history that linked them to this village. And although they had never followed it up, they wondered if 'such and such a relative' might still be alive?
>>read more >> Talking about Money >>Messy Church

 The 2012 ROTAS are now available for download... Click here for your copy.

Messy Church
The very first MESSY CHURCH took place on Thursday 19th January 2012 in St Chad's C of E School.

It was a very successful event with 29 children and 21 parents attending. More information to follow...

Next Messy Church is on 8th March 2012
>> view photos
>> what is Messy Church

Messy Church logo Copyright Bible Reading Fellowship © 2011

 LENT LUNCHES and St Chad's Lent Course.. Click here for more information

















On Tuesday 20th December 2011, Father Christmas visited St Chads C of E (VC) First School in Pattingham.


Nativity at St Chads..
The congregation in the Family Service on Sunday 4th December were treated to a delightful Nativity Play with local children performing the important parts of Mary and Joseph, the Three Wise Men, together with an Angel and a Shepherd. Well done everyone !



New Notice Board...
Seen putting the finishing touches to the new Church Notice Board are Bob Taylor, who made the solid wood cabinet and Mike Coope who designed the graphics.
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The very first Scarecrow Festival in Pattingham...
Thank You !
A big 'Thank You' to all those who made scarecrows and/or joined in the fun of the Festival over the 23rd to 25th September. Your help in raising over £7000 for the Church is very much appreciated. We hope to organise another Scarecrow Festival soon... maybe in 2013 - we will keep in touch!
Take a look at all the registered scarecrows...
view photos >> Scarecrow page
>> more Festival information >>

Bells Run 2011 Read More >> View Photos >>
The 22nd Pattingham Bells Run took place on Sunday 16th October 2011, starting at 11.00am from the Village Hall Playfields.
Full RACE RESULTS are now available...
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Next year's Bells Run will take place on Sunday 14th October 2012.
more info >>

Holiday Club 2011 view photos >>

Church Fete... another success ! view photos >>

Wedding - Ruth Bishop and Scott Hughes - 18h June 2011
On Saturday 18th June 2011 at 2.30pm, Ruth Bishop and Scott Hughes were married in St Chad's Church.
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Chad Singers cheque presentation...
Following the very successful 'Hopes and Dreams' Concert in April 2011 which celebrated 10 years of the Chad Singers, the profits made at this event were donated to St. Chad's Church.
A cheque for just under £1300 was presented to Revd. Maureen Hobbs, the Priest-in-charge at St. Chad's by the choir's Chairman, Alan Hickman, accompanied by the choir's new Treasurer, Sue Penny. This presentation took place at 11.00am after Morning Service on Sunday 29th May 2011.

Bereavement Group - Monthly 'get together'... more information >>
Visit to Turkey - A pictorial story by Laura Woodside-Jones... view photos>>

The meaning of 'Epiphany' - 'Candlemas' - 'Lent' - 'Easter' - 'Pentecost'... more >>

World Vision - Report on Ostine, our sponsored child in Kenya more >>
Rags to Riches - The latest news from Linda and Peter Davey more >>

Pattingham Bells Run 2012 - The 23rd
The 23rd Pattingham Bells Run will take place on Sunday 14th October 2012. The popular run takes place over the multi-terrain countryside of South Staffordshire, attracting 100's of runners. more info >>
For the forth year running, there will also be a Junior Race over 3Km for young runners from 11 to 17 years old
ENTRY FORMS will be available soon from this website.


Download a 'BELLS RUN' poster to display in your club...

Help to promote the Run to your friends and members. For your FREE poster, click on the image...
  Can you help ?
Become a SPONSOR to the Bells Run and help cover the basic operating costs.
Download a
Sponsorship Form, complete and return to us, or to discuss other marketing opportunities, please email Mike Coope at run@sensorland.com

Wedding - Heather Tritton and Paul Hannon - 8.10.2010
On Friday 8th October 2010 at 1.30pm, Heather Tritton and Paul Hannon were married in St Chad's Church.
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An unforgettable rendition of "The Lord's Prayer." Watch Video >>
Knitting for Poland...
Thank you to all the knitters, who each year turn up with lovely clothes for all ages and sizes.
Another consignment of hand knitted clothes is on its way to Poland knitted by a group of clever knitters from around the village. We have sent knitting to Poland for the last 30 years, via Mr Adam and Lady Barbara Kwiatkowski.
more info >>

Pattingham Allotments
The new allotments started in a fallow field in Newgate. Take a look at the tremendous progress made by all the plot holders. more info >>

Do you know who this is ?
We recently found a collection of old photographs, apparently of people from Pattingham. The picture of the gentleman shown here was taken from a photograph of a local football team. Click
image to view a larger shot of the complete team. If you can you help in identifying any of the players, email details to photos@sensorland.com.

Looking back...
Tribute to Revd Canon Stuart Ansell - 2011
Dorothy Newill - Memorial Service - 25th June 2011
Sheila & Walter Foggin's farewell - 2010
The Pattingham Bells Run - October 2010
The Church Fete - July 2010
New Kneelers blessed in Church - Easter 2009
See who's new on the PCC - April 2010
'The name's Hobbs.. Revd Hobbs' (Express & Star article) - 2009
The Pattingham Bell ringers - 2009
Maureen's Musings... April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Rags to Riches Charity...
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to view letters and photos from Peter Davey in Kenya.
Prayer Group more info >>

For those needing to find St Chad's Church by Satellite Navigation, the POST CODE is WV6 7DU.

Visit Caroline's page...
In late 2006, Caroline Ringrose left England to go to live in Thailand and work as a missionary spreading the Christian faith amongst young people. She emails a monthly letter telling us of the latest news from Thailand, which we publish on this website.
Caroline's Page >>
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Wedding >>

St Chad's...
We are an expanding congregation and a lively bunch of people. You will find in our new website activities for children and various regular services. There is a welcome here for you along with our regular congregation.

Most of our services are well attended and we use a mixture from both Common Worship and The Book of Common Prayer. In some ways, we are a Traditional village Church and cater for our local population. This means we are used regularly for Marriages and Funerals.

The church is open for visitors and for Private Prayer.
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News from Kenya...
We have received a new photograph, more information and another reply from Austine, our sponsored child in Kenya.
In 2005, St Chads P.C.C. agreed to embark upon on a ten year project to sponsor a six year old child called Ostine.
The sponsorship money is being used to provide basic essentials such as clean water, adequate food, healthcare, farming tools as well as educating Ostine through his school years.
more info>>
St Chad's - a Church ready to move on...
An article written by Stuart Jones.
more info>>

The history of St Chad's Church...
Find out more about St Chad's and St Mary's Churches.
more info >>

Visit the Photo Gallerys...
View hundreds of pictures showing glimpses of what goes on at St Chad's Church in Pattingham
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If you wish to receive a copy of the PARISH MAGAZINE, please contact...
MARTIN & JILL PARKER
01902 700755
who will arrange distribution to you.
St Chad's Church
CAFE OPEN
Drop in for a tea/coffee and
a chat...
Wednesday mornings from 10.45 am.

 100 Club
Winners of December draw:
1st Prize - £150
Sue Penny
2nd Prize - £100
Margaret Lingford
3rd Prize - £50
Richard & Lesley Stockall
The next 100 Club draw will take place on Monday 30th January 2012

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