Newsletter: October 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.
Flower Arranging Workshop - Thursday 1st October – 6.30pm at St Denys Colmworth
Following the success of the Spring workshop, this Autumn workshop will demonstrate a large arrangement and step by step advice enabling each person to create their own tabe arrangements. All flowers and materials will be supplied. Cost £40 to include everything, plus light refreshments and a donation to Bedford Disabled Horse-riding Association. Contact kateabrahams1@yahoo.com Tel: 07778 024610
Harvest Lunch - Keysoe Church has its Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 4th October at 10.00 am. followed by their delicious 2 course (roast) Harvest Lunch at 12.30 for 1.00pm. Tickets are available from Peggy Robins on 01234 708598 or Penny Heming on 01234 378878 - £12 adults and £6 children 10 and under.
Quiz Night at Colmworth Village Hall - Saturday 10th October – doors open 6pm
Teams of up to 8 people. Tickets £15 inc ploughman’s supper – bring your own drink. Raffle. All proceeds to St Denys Church. (poster attached)
Contact: Jackieayto@btinternet.com Tel: 07929 943348 or wendy.jephcote@gmail.com Tel: 07415 006278
Candlelit Concert – St Mary’s Church, Yelden – Saturday 10th October 7pm
Music, history and candlelight come together in aid of St Mary’s Church, Yelden
An atmospheric evening of music, inspired by Yelden Church’s rich history, featuring the 1st Tuesday Singers, led by Jeni Melia and local musicians.
Tickets £12 (inc. drinks and nibbles) from yeldenchurchbookings@gmail.com (poster attached)
Ravensden Village Breakfast Social - Sunday 11th October 9am – 11.30am – Ravensden Village Hall
Do come and join us for a delicious breakfast. There will be a choice of bacon sandwiches, sausage baps, granola and berries, croissants, toast, juice and tea or coffee.
Please bring cash for the raffle and a donation for the breakfast. There will be gluten free and vegetarian options. Everything is being donated by the Friends and all the money raised will be going to the Friends of the Church for the upkeep of the fabric of our lovely village church. Please let Chris know if you are coming for catering purposes on thebends@btinternet.com
In the Image of God - Tuesday 13th October 7.30pm at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Cranfield – The Christian Institute hold regular local meetings in Cranfield and Potton. For information contact: Isaac Pain 01234 750214 admin@cranfieldchurch.org or Colin Woodcraft 07738 414556 pottonbaptist@gmail.com
Oktoberfest meets Bolnhurst – Bolnhurst Old School Harvest Event - Saturday 17th October from 7pm
Local English Beer, German sausages, pud and all sorts of lovely extras - What’s not to love! Selection of food & glass of beer included in ticket price. Bar open and raffle too.
Tickets £15 from Jacqui_stone@hotmail.co.uk
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
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2026 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 6th October 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 7th & 21st October (usually 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
The Men’s Group (TMG) - Thursday 15th October - Chequers Inn, Keysoe MK44 2HR 7.30 - 9.30pm. This month's speaker is Bishop Richard. 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 16th October 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
Bolnhurst Old School Coffee and Book Browse - Saturay 10th October from 10.30am. Drop in and enjoy a cuppa as you browse our books. Contact Wendy: wendylevy2811@gmail.com or 01234 376277
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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