Announcement made by Mother Nicola
Sunday 17^th November, 2013
Canon Precentor

I have a very important announcement to make, which is incredibly difficult for me – though it is good news.

Some weeks ago the Dean of Bristol Cathedral approached me to ask if I would be interested in applying for the post of Precentor at the Cathedral.  After several interviews I was offered the post, which I have accepted.

The decision to leave here has been one of the most heart wrenching I have ever had to make.  The past eight years have been so happy, this community is flourishing and vibrant and we have journeyed a long way together.  James, John, Hugh and I have loved living here in this part of Twickenham and we will miss it and of course you, very, very much.

Whilst I appreciate that this news will come as a shock to you, I also know the strength and resilience of this wonderful community; a community which we have built together and one that will continue to grow and be the lively, wonderful church it is and always will be. This is something of real hope for both you and me; something we can both take into our futures and the respective new challenges we will face.

I take comfort that in our Church Wardens, Dan and Verena you have two gifted, loyal, faithful and able people who will cope with the weeks and months ahead. Please support them and also Fr Andrew. The Bishop and Archdeacon will be available to offer advice in appointing my successor, who as I did, will arrive to find this church welcoming, thriving and ready to face new and exciting initiatives.

My last Sunday at All Hallows will be in mid January and I’ll be installed at Bristol Cathedral on Saturday March 1st in the Service of Evensong.  I really hope you will put this date in your diaries now. I am very much looking forward to starting work there and feel excited – and daunted – about the new challenges that lie ahead! There will of course be many conversations about my leaving here and my new role in Bristol over the coming days and weeks, and Christmas is on the horizon, but in the meantime I would ask for your prayers, as I shall be praying for you.

 Mother Nicola

The Christmas Lunch took place on Wednesday 27th November.  Over 60 people sat down to a wonderful three course lunch, lovingly created by the Lunch Club Team.  The butternut squash soup or the tomato and basil soup was followed by a traditional  turkey dinner with all the trimmings and then a slice of christmas pudding and mince pies over a cup of tea or coffee.  (Please scroll down for photos of todays festivities – for the full picture, please click on each picture)

The Lunch Club Team would like to thank Tesco for their donation of food towards the lunch today and for their continuing support with help with food donations towards every monthly Lunch Club.

The Lunch Club meet up on the last Wednesday of every month (excluding December) and a two course lunch is served, plus tea or coffee, for a donation of £3.50.  This lunch is aimed at mainly pensioners, but every one is welcome to come along.

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Our Pet Blessing took place on Sunday 15th September.  We thanked God for nature, creation and the pets and animals we have in our lives.  Mother Nicola blessed an array of different animals, including cats, dogs, hamsters, teddy bears and photos of loved pets.  We welcomed Sampson the pony to our church, and he gave pony rides after the service.

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All Hallows Church was recently featured in the Hounslow Chronicle with a piece written by Eddie Menday.  To be able to read this article, please click here…

A Service of Confirmation took place at All Hallows on Sunday 29th April.  We welcomed Bishop Paul, Bishop of Kensington to our parish for this service.  The service was followed by a wonderful bring and share lunch in the hall.  For photos of this event, please click here… and then click on the thumnail ‘Confirmation’

Many thanks go to David and Avril Brown and their team of chefs for providing a very entertaining and informative Indian Evening on Satruday 21st April.  The evening began with a wonderful homecooked Indian Meal.  David gave a very informative talk on both trips he and Avril have made to Sri Lanka and to India, looking at the work of the CMCT (Christian Missions’s Charity Trust) and other artisans who create the wonderful gifts we find on the Fairtrade stalls at our churches.  The evening raised £400 for the charity CMCT which will go towards helping those in the slum areas of India to purchase a rickshaw for work.

Many thanks to everyone who supported this event.  Please find picutres of the evening by clicking here…