Newsletter: May 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.   

Pilgrims' Friend Society 'Walk and Talk' event at Colmworth on Monday 4th May

A leisurely afternoon circular walk in North Bedfordshire incorporating the village churches of Bolnhurst and Colmworth followed by light refreshments and a talk on the unconventional 19th century evangelical Anglican clergyman Rev. Timothy Matthews, Colmworth Church a former curate in the two villages.  Meet at Colmworth Village Hall MK44 2JX at 1.45 pm (Free Car Parking available there) Refreshments will be served at approx. 5.00 pm at St Denys Parish Church Colmworth MK44 2JU to be followed at 5.45 pm by the talk Anyone not wishing to walk will be welcome to join us at Colmworth Church for refreshments and the talk.

Firepit & Friends – 7^th May 2026 – 5pm – Wilden Churchyard

For School Years 6 -8.  More info from Mr Hayes via Wilden Primary School or Rev Tim, 07808 865716 revtimwilson@wcrchurches.org

Ascension Day - 14^th May

Wilden School & parents will be holding a short service in St Nicholas Church at 1:30pm to which all in our church and community are warmly welcomed!

Ascension Day Service and Confirmation – Thursday 14^th May 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church Sharnbrook

Preacher Bishop Rob Wickham, Chief Executive of the Church Urban Fund & Assistant Bishop, St Albans Diocese

Church Walk & Cream tea – Sunday 16^th May - 1.45pm– St Mary’s Keysoe  

Come and enjoy a country walk on 16th May 1.45pm for prompt 2.00pm start from St. Mary's Church, Keysoe. £6 includes refreshments available on return to church. Well behaved dogs welcome - to be kept on lead at all times

ALSO 

On the afternoon of 16th May there will be a CREAM TEA from 3pm to 5pm Come and enjoy a cream tea in our beautiful 12th century church ALL WELCOME!

Living as a Human in the AI World – Open Deanery Synod Meeting – Thursday 4^th June, 7.30pm at Bletsoe Village Hall

The next Deanery Synod will be an open meeting on Thursday 4th June on Living as a Human in the AI World. Revd Canon Dr Tim Bull will be leading us in a discussion on what it means to be a human in the AI World, including how AI might challenge and inform our faith.  It would be great to see as many people as possible to come along to what is sure to be a very interesting and thought provoking evening.

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. 

Ravensden Village Hall Community Cuppa, Tuesday 5^th May 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 6^th & 20^th May (usually 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month.)

Colmworth Community Lunch in Church - Friday 15^th May 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 

Keysoe Chequers Pub Men’s Group (TMG) meets on Thursday 21^st May 7.30pm - 9.30pm Time out for a pint and a sausage roll. 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 23^rd May 10.30am -12pm. Contact Wendy: wendylevy2811@gmail.com or 01234 37675

 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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