The Parish Magazine

February '25
Berwick St James
CONGRATULATIONS to David and Ellie O’Neill-Street on the birth of Angus George on 14th January, a brother for Aoife, and also congratulations to very proud grandparents Charles and Nicky, and to all the family.
CONGRATULATIONS also to Gabrielle Smith on the birth of her grandson Bertie, and to Tom and Emily too.
WELCOME to Ignas Laurinavicius who has come to join us in Berwick, we hope you enjoy living here.
GOODBYE and good luck to Amanda and Dave – they haven’t moved far, so we hope to see them in Berwick at the Boot and at the Tea and Chat, and lots of other times.
CHURCH NEWS – FEBRUARY
As previewed last month, we have a busy day on Sunday 2nd February with a Holy Communion service plus the baptism of Thilo Hardy at 10.30am, followed by the wedding, at 3.00pm of Abi Hinchliffe to Jack Mynott, It will be a day of celebrations.
Two weeks later, on Sunday 16th February there is a Matins service at 11.00am.
Many thanks to those who participated in the village Carol singing in December. We had a fun evening and our sincere thanks to Amy at the Boot for the refreshments, to Martin for leading the singing. Cancer Research benefitted by £115.
VILLAGE MEETING
The next Village Meeting is on Wednesday 29th January at 7pm in the Reading Room. All residents are welcome.
TEA and CAKE and CHAT in the READING ROOM
The February Chats are on Tuesdays 4th and 18th February from 2.30 – 4pm, come at any time, lovely to see everyone. There is no charge, cakes are welcome too!
It was great to have so many at the Chat on 7th January (lovely carrot cake). The Tea and Chats will continue twice a month – for as long as you want them!
PLANT PRODUCE and FLOWER TABLE supporting CRUK
Hello villagers and neighbouring villages.
It’s good to be back and planning what to grow, as I said before I didn’t have the best of growing seasons last year but here is to a bumper one this year … but having said that I am so pleased to tell you that 1170 pounds was raised CRUK. Our very best yet thanks to you, our wonderful Farm Shop and Café, and James Carpenter for setting up the QR code.
So here is a breakdown of funds raised… Tombola 249 pounds. Pre loved books 266 pounds, Plants and Produce 655 pounds.
I would very much like the person who donated the amazing Jade Plants to get in touch I need to know what you know 07927371721.
Get those seeds boxes out and lets start planting.. wishing you much peace and happiness in your garden.
I look forward to your continued support in 2025.
Yours Aye Christine X
THE OLD FORGE FARM SHOP
Events in February.
Valentines Day.
Friday 14th February. 3 course evening meal.
School Holidays.
Kids eat for £1 with paying adult, 19th, 20th & 21st February.
Mothers Day
Afternoon tea available by pre booking on 29th & 30th March.
For more details see advert elsewhere in this magazine.
WILDLIFE WATCH
It was great to see the White Tailed Sea Eagle over the farmland to the west of Berwick village, and also over the village itself on 7th January.