Newsletter: November 2025
- rectorspa
- Oct 30
- 3 min read
Dates for your Diary
Winter Warmer - St Mary's Church, Keysoe - Saturday 1st November at 1pm.
Come and enjoy a hot meal with dessert for £10. Cash only. No need to book - just turn up at 1pm.
In Loving Memory - Saturday 1st November at All Saints Church, Ravensden, 5pm
Join us for a service for families and friends who want to remember a special person. Refreshments after.
Bedford Town Concert Brass - Musical Memories
The Bedford MS Therapy Centre invite you to a concert by Bedford Town Concert Brass – Musical Memories on Sunday 2nd November 2025 - 3pm St Marks Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7UY. Tickets: Adults £12, Accompanied Children £2. Price includes concert of approximately one hour followed by cake, tea or coffee.
Tickets will be available online or from the centre until 12 noon on Friday 31st October. Any remaining tickets will be available on the door.
All proceeds will go to support the Bedford MS Therapy Centre, 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford. MK41 9RX - 01234 325781. Charity Number: 802510.
WILDEN Reunion for School Years 6 – 8
Thursday 6th November 5.30pm
Hot Chocolate and Firepit in Wilden Churchyard. For those in school years 6-8 in September 2025 and their parents. Come and tell us all about your new schools and catch up with old friends. More information from Mr Hayes via Wilden Primary school or Rev Tim 07808 865716 revtimwilson@wcrchurches.org
Concert of Ancient Musicke - St Peter’s Church, Sharnbrook
7th November at 7.30pm
Come and hear songs, solos and ensembles on ancient instruments from the Anglo-Saxon lyre, renaissance lute, ukelele; 1000 years of music in an 800 year old church.
Taro Takeuchi - Renaissance lute, Baroque guitar, English guitar, Regency harp-lute
Christopher Goodwin - lyre, lute and uke
Jeni Melia - Soprano
Tickets £10, including refreshments from www.st-peterspstore.sumupstore.com or on the door
WILDEN - Christmas Church Fair at Wilden Village Hall
Saturday 22nd November 2025 12pm - 3pm
A very exciting one-day shopping event of handcrafted, homemade, home baked, one of a kind treasures made by local talent. Christmas Hamper raffle & Refreshments.
KEYSOE WI Christmas Fair at Keysoe Village Hall
Saturday 22nd November 2025 from 2pm
Stalls selling a range of festive goodies. Refreshments of Mulled wine & mince pies.
Christmas Craft Festival at the Bedford Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centre, 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9RX
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 10am - 4pm Entry £1 for adults, children free
Artisans selling a wide range of unique and beautiful handmade goods and festive decorations. Bring the Children along to meet Santa and try some fantastic Christmas crafts (only £5 inc. gift). Light refreshments including warming mulled wine and delicious homemade cakes.
Regular Events
Wilden ‘Cuppa at the Church’ every Wednesday 10am – 12noon
Come and enjoy a cuppa every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon at St Nicholas Church, Wilden. Coffee and cake is always available.
Bible & Prayer Group Thursday afternoons - Please note earlier time of 1.30 - 2.30pm at Ravensden. Tea & biscuits from 1.00pm. We are using Tom Wright's book "Acts for Everyone". No need to buy the book, just come along or contact revtimwilson@wcrchurches.org
Ravensden Village Hall Community Cuppa, Tuesday 4th November 2pm - 4pm (1st Tuesday of month) – Entrance £3.00 includes tea and cake.
Colmworth Coffee Stop in Church 10:30am to 12 noon on Wednesday 5th & 19th November (usually 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
Bolnhurst Old School Coffee Morning on Saturday 8th November - 10.30am -12pm. Contact Wendy: wendylevy2811@gmail.com or 01234 376754
Colmworth Community Lunch in Church - Friday 15th November at 12.30pm. £7.50. Please advise Kate Abrahams (01234 378132) or Wendy Jephcote (01234 376277) if you would like to join.
Keysoe Chequers Pub
The Men’s Group (TMG) meets on Thursday 20th November 7.30pm - 9.30pm. (3rd Thursday of month) Time out for a pint and a sausage roll. All men from our 5 churches and others welcome. Contact Doug McWilliam (01234 376556) or Rev Tim Wilson (07808 865716)
Bolnhurst Old School - Souper Fridays are back - Friday 21st November 12pm contact Wendy : wendylevy2811@gmail.com or 01234 376754
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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