Could you spare half to one hour per week termtime to help the group set the toys out and put them away again at the end of the session?  Many of the mums, dads and carers at the group have to leave early to pick up older children from nursery and sometimes it is left to one parent with a toddler running round trying to get everything away.  If you think you could help out with this very important part of mission in our community – please speak to Alex in the Office parishadmin@allhallowstwick.org.uk 020 8241 2345

The Quiz Night that took place on Saturday 18th January was well attended and a wonderful evening of quizzical fun and fellowship was enjoyed by everyone in attendance.  Eight rounds of questions took place including a rather fun musical round where TV themes were played and the TV programme it belonged to were guessed – with some quizzers up and dancing at one or two points in the round to everyone’s amusement!  At half time  a meal of fish and chips was served and enjoyed.  Many thanks to everyone who came along to share in the fun – the event raised over £300 for the charity Centrepoint.  The next quiz is planned for the end of April…watch this space!!

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.

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…