Newsletter: November 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.
October 31st/ Nov 1st at All Saints Renhold shall be holding an exhibition ’Renhold through the Ages’ - a huge display of photos, memorabilia and snippets of history, showing ‘Life in Renhold in Bygone times’.
Keysoe Christmas Fair - Saturday 21st November 2-4pm at Keysoe Village Hall
Craft stalls, refreshments and lots of other Christmassy goodies. Look out for the 'Bottle Raffle'!
Christmas Craft Festival – 28th & 29th November at the MS Therapy Centre 10am – 4pm, 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 8RX
Join the fun as the Bedford MS Therapy Centre celebrates the Christmas season. Over 20 stalls of artisans selling a wide range of unique, beautiful handmade goods and festive decorations. Festive Café – warming mulled wine, delicious homemade cake and light refreshments. Bring the kids along to make fantastic Christmas crafts to take home. Entry £1. Proceeds to the MS Therapy Centre providing specialist therapies and support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, similar rare neurological conditions and Parkinson’s.
Job Opportunity
Rector’s PA & Benefices Administrator
The Parishes of St Denys Colmworth, St Nicholas Wilden, All Saints Ravensden, St Mary Keysoe & St Dunstan Bolnhurst wish to appoint someone for up to 6 hours per week over a minimum of 2 non-consecutive days (by arrangement and agreement) at a rate appropriate for administrative duties to include 5.6 weeks paid holiday pro rata.
The Benefice Office is based at All Saints Church, Ravensden but the post holder will mostly work remotely.
We are looking for a person with good IT skills and a willingness to promote the Christian Gospel. Further details from The Rev Timothy Wilson e-mail revtimwilson@wcrchurches.org tel 07808 865716
Start date: 1st January 2027
Interviews to take place during November by arrangement
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 3rd November 2pm - 4pm (usually 1st Tuesday of month) – Entrance £3.00 includes tea and cake.
Colmworth Coffee Stop in Church 10:30am to 12 noon Wednsday 4th & 18th November (usually 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
Bolnhurst Old School Coffee and Book Browse - Saturday 7th November from 10.30am. Drop in and enjoy a cuppa as you browse our books. Contact Wendy: wendylevy2811@gmail.com or 01234 376277
The Men’s Group (TMG) - Thursday 19th November - Chequers Inn, Keysoe MK44 2HR 7.30 - 9.30pm. All men from our churches and others welcome. Contact Stephen Selley (07722 589896) or Rev Tim Wilson (07808 865716)
Colmworth Community Lunch in Church - Friday 20th November 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
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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