Newsletter: July & August 2026

Dates for your Diary

 Dates for your Diary may also include events and concerts at other nearby churches and locations which may be of interest.   

Cream Tea at Ravensden - Saturday 4th July from 2pm - 4.30pm at All Saints Church, Ravensden.

Come and enjoy a delicious Cream Tea and a catch up with neighbours and friends. £10 per person to include a raffle ticket. Please bring cash for the cream tea and extra raffle tickets.

Garden party at Pump Cottage, Keysoe Row East - Saturday 4th July 3pm - 5pm

Enjoy a delicious Cream Tea - scones, cake & tea only £5. Tombola, books, bits & bobs and Grand Draw.

Wildflower Walk to Tilwick Meadow - Sunday July 5th

Come and see Ravensden's own Site of Scientific Interest Tilwick Meadow when the wildflowers should be at their best! 

 The Parish Council is organising two circular walks using the footpaths and bridleways - this is your chance to become more familiar with these paths. The walks will take approx. 3hours and will start at 2pm from :

Ravensden Crossroads (4 mile walk)

Horse and Jockey (5 mile walk)

Please bring your own refreshments and wear suitable footwear. The walk is suitable for children - we will help to identify the wildlife that we see. If you would like to join the walks please contact: ravensdenfootpathgroup@gmail.com

Race Night - Colmworth Village Hall - 11th July 6.30pm

£15 including Ploughman's supper. Bring your own refreshments. Contact paul.dennant@gmail.com to book your places.

Story and Art Morning - Friday 7th August 10am - 12pm - St Mary's Keysoe

Listen to Rev Tim's story and then create your own picture inspired by it. Open for children with accompanying adults. Refreshments available. Artwork will be displayed at the Church on Sunday 9th August during our Summer Songs of Praise

Summer Songs of Praise - Sunday 9th August at 3pm - St Mary's Keysoe

Followed by Cream Teas.

Epic Explorers Holiday Bible Club at Wilden Primary - Monday 24th - Thursday 27th August 10am - 12pm* for Ages 4-11 years

Join us as we explore the life of Jesus with games, crafts and activities

* followed by a family BBQ until 1.30pm on Thursday

Garden Party at Manor Farm, Colmworth Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2pm - 4.30pm

Cream Teas and cakes, Tombola and raffle, Children's activity stalls, Bee Keeper's stall, Bric-a-brac and Welly Wanging.

Free entry - proceeds in aid of St Denys Church, Colmworth.

Regular Events

Bible & Prayer Group every Thursday afternoon at 1.30pm-2.30pm  “Sharing Faith Together” at Ravensden  Tea & biscuits from 1.00pm. Contact: revtimwilson@wcrchurches.org

Wilden ‘Cuppa at the Church’ every Wednesday 10am – 12noon

Please pop along for Coffee, cake and a chat.  PC Tarabella is to visit St Nicholas Church Coffee morning 10am to 12pm on 22nd July 2026 and would be available to chat to anyone who have any queries or to meet him.

Ravensden Village Hall Community Cuppa, Tuesday 4^th August 2pm - 4pm  (usually 1^st Tuesday of month) – Entrance £3.00 includes tea and cake.

Colmworth Coffee Stop in Church 10:30am to 12 noon 1^st  & 15^th July and 5^th & 19^th August (usually 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month.)

Colmworth Community Lunch in Church - Friday 17^th July & 21^st August at 12.30pm.  (3rd Friday of month) £7.50. Please advise Kate Abrahams (01234 378132) or Wendy Jephcote (01234 376277) if you would like to attend 

The Men’s Group (TMG) meets on Thursday 16^th July for a BBQ at Cherry Orchard Farm, Bolnhurst, MK44 2EY 7pm for 7.30pm. All men from our churches and others welcome. Contact Stephen Selley (07722 589896) or Rev Tim Wilson (07808 865716)

Bolnhurst Old School Coffee Morning & Book Browse on Saturday 25^th July & 22^nd August 10.30am -12pm. Contact Wendy: wendylevy2811@gmail.com or 01234 37675

Wilden School Holiday Club Mon-Thur 24th to 27th Aug

 Foodbank – Donations very welcome at St. Nicholas Church Wilden Packets, jars or tins of food for the Foodbank always gratefully received Porch open on Wednesday mornings and at other times of services.

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