Dear Friends,

The 80^th anniversary of VE Day is a moment of profound significance for our country. It is a time for us to remember with deep gratitude the generation who gave their tomorrow for our today. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Many of us will be thinking of our parents or grandparents, remembering them with love and thankfulness. We also remember that war continues in many parts of the world today and we continue to pray for peace and justice.

On May 8 1945, church bells rang out across the country to mark and celebrate victory in Europe, following Germany’s total surrender to the Allies. The day was one that remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it, including my own Grandparents who remembered the sheer joy and relief that war in Europe was over. It signified the end to nearly six years of a war that had cost millions of lives; had destroyed homes, families and cities; and had brought huge suffering to populations of entire countries. Millions rejoiced and in towns, villages and cities across the country – and indeed the world – people celebrated the victory with spontaneous street parties, dancing and singing. However, VE Day did not mark the end of World War II because the war against Japan did not end until 15^th August 1945. Faith, for many people at that time, helped them get through the difficult and dangerous times, giving them hope that things would be better, that goodness and light would overcome the darkness and that justice would prevail. Faith can give us strength, consolation and hope too, enabling us to carry on whatever we are facing, because Jesus promises to always be with us (Matthew 28:20) lifting us up and sustaining us, encouraging us to not be afraid but to trust in him.

God Bless,

Clare

Rev’d Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818618795

Services in May

Sunday 4 May 
11:00am Holy Communion with Rev’d Clare

Sunday 11 May
11:00am Morning Prayer with Stephen Coates

Sunday 18 May
3:00pm Evening Prayer with Rev’d Clare

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

We are launching Caldecote Women’s Prayer group on Thursday 8 May and thereafter, weekly in term time at 9am on Zoom! Women from Caldecote and surrounding villages are warmly invited to join us online, gathering in spirit to pray, reflect and lift one another up through prayers. For more information, please speak to Rev’d Clare.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862955673?pwd=xdAzFalsE5eLRaSjNrPEC2x0dK8m9I.1

Meeting ID: 858 6295 5673
Passcode: 390391

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

Spring is finally here and it has been wonderful to see spring flowers and blossom appearing, and to hear the joyful song of birds each day. This April we will be celebrating Easter fairly late, on April 20^th.  Holy Week begins with our Palm Sunday service on April 13^th and there will be a variety of Holy Week services at our Church and in other parishes within the Lordsbridge Team. Please see below for further details. All are most welcome to join us in our Easter celebrations on Easter Morning at the church. On the very first Easter morning, something totally unexpected happened. Imagine the womens’ surprise when they found an empty tomb, and an Angel who asked them: why are you looking for the living among the dead? Jesus is not here, but he has risen (Luke 24:5) The news brought by the women that Jesus was not dead, but alive and waiting for them, didn’t make sense to Jesus’s friends that first Easter morning. Luke tells us that the apostles did not believe them, dismissing it as an impossible fairy story. The news that Jesus is alive and raised from the dead flies in the face of what we know to be true – that death is the end; no way back; the end of our earthly existence. The logical response is unbelief because our own life experience teaches us death wins. But the Easter message is that death is not final because in and through Jesus we can have eternal life with God, if we choose to follow Him. Thanks to Jesus’s death and resurrection, life and love get the last word. Love is stronger than death. What an incredible message of hope. Regardless of who we are, how we have lived our lives, or what we believe (or don’t), God’s promise of life and love remains open to us all.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Easter.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818618795

Services in April

Sunday 6 April 
11am Holy Communion with Revd Clare followed by our APCM. All welcome.

Sunday 13 April Palm Sunday
11am Morning Worship for Palm Sunday with Stephen Coates

Thursday 17 April Maundy Thursday at St Mary’s, Hardwick
6pm Holy Communion with handwashing, led by Revd Clare

Friday 18 April Good Friday at Childerley Chapel
3pm An hour at the Cross, with Revd Clare

Sunday 20 April Easter Day
11am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

As a Church community, we are entering the season of Lent, which starts this year on Wednesday 5 March. Lent is traditionally a time of self-examination and reflection. There is much to reflect on this year. We are living in troubling times. The whole national and global political debate seeming to be about harsh and nationalistic interests around warfare and trade. Big powers are throwing their weight around in a brutal and self-interested way. This can make us feel fearful and anxious. In such a difficult and a rapidly changing world, our faith can be an anchor and an encouragement to us all. In recent weeks we have been reflecting on Jesus’s words to his disciples in the Sermon on the mount. Known as the beatitudes, these words give us a clear moral code to live by. It may be helpful, as we start Lent, to think of Jesus’s words in a more contemporary way: happy (blessed) are those who…
– rely on God
– seek to see God in every person and strive to make Him known to everyone
– protect and care for our earth, including our own local nature and area
– help others, showing them kindness and compassion
– seek out justice and speak the truth
– build bridges instead of walls, and who seek peace
– try to see what is good in life and be thankful
– stand up for what is right.

The clarity in Jesus’s words help us to follow in his footsteps in our uncertain world and can give us inner peace and happiness, even if circumstances and events are really tough.

God Bless,
Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!
Instagram: @lordsbridge_team
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Team News

Revd Claire Robertson has taken the decision to step back from the role of Acting Team Rector, effective immediately. Revd Clare Coates has agreed to step in to this role and is now the Acting Team Rector whilst we continue to be in vacancy.

Services in March

Sunday 2 March
11.00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 9 March
11.00am Morning Prayer with Stephen Coates

Sunday 16 March
3.00pm Evening Prayer with Revd Clare

Sunday 23 March
No service

Sunday 30 March – Mothering Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

What are our expectations for the year ahead? Those of us who are rugby fans may have high expectations ahead of the new 6 Nations tournament – will our team raise the trophy this year?  As a lifelong Welsh rugby fan, my hope is that we will not be awarded the wooden spoon – again! And there is always the tantalising hope that Wales will triumph once more! As Christians, what are our expectations of Jesus? What do we want from him? Last month during our Sunday services, I invited you to look to Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). This year, together, we will focus on his life and ministry with the expectation that as we learn more from Jesus’s example, we will draw inspiration and strength from him, enabling us to change and grow, and deepen our faith.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!
Instagram: @lordsbridge_team
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Services in February

Sunday 2 February Candlemas
11:00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 9 February
11:00am Morning Prayer with Stephen Coates

Sunday 16 February
3:00pm Evening Prayer with Revd Clare

Sunday 23 February
No service

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! At the beginning of a new year, many of us make resolutions and set new goals for the year ahead. Maybe we plan to eat healthier, exercise more and get fit. Or maybe take up a new hobby. Or spend more time with our loved ones. All good goals! We may also take time to look ahead: what are our expectations as the new year begins? What are our spiritual goals for 2025? 2024 was, for many of us, a very challenging year and our experiences have shown us that anything and everything can happen, both good things and bad. We don’t know what journey God is taking us on this year. But we can be certain that God who calls us is faithful and promises always to be with us. As we settle into this New Year, whether we have set goals or not, let’s endeavour to step out in faith, seeking God and following Him wherever He calls us to. Let us keep our eyes on Jesus, and draw strength and joy from knowing that whatever happens, he will always be walking with us.

Wishing you and your family a very happy, joyful, love filled and peaceful New Year.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org

07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!

Instagram: @lordsbridge_team

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Services in January

Sunday 5 January Epiphany
11:00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 12 January
11:00am Morning Prayer with Stephen Coates

Sunday 19 January
3:00pm Evening Prayer with Revd Clare

Sunday 26 January
No service

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

Christmas is a wonderful time of year and a special time for families and friends to meet up and spend time together, to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We warmly invite you to join with us during this Christmas time, and there’s lots going on! Our annual Carols by candlelight is on Sunday 8 December, at 4pm, followed by seasonal refreshments: the perfect way to start the Christmas season!  And on Christmas Day, all are most welcome to join us for a family Holy Communion at 11am in Childerley Chapel, Childerley Hall.

Jesus’s birth was a moment of great wonder, beauty and joy in uncertain and difficult times. We too are living in such times. The world feels a far more dangerous place, with the ongoing war in Ukraine and Gaza, and many other places around the world. Yet even in the worst of times, we have seen an unbroken tradition, celebrating Jesus’s birth. The Christmas story reminds us however afraid and worried and anxious we may feel, we can all experience a renewed sense of hope and joy that our saviour Jesus has been born. Jesus was the greatest gift ever given! A gift of unconditional love and forgiveness, and hope for a better tomorrow. God sent His son as a tiny, vulnerable baby into an ordinary family, at a difficult and dangerous time, to help us find our way home to Him. Jesus is the living hope that God is with us, no matter what.

I pray that you and your family a very joyful, happy and peace filled Christmas and a very happy New Year.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org

07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!

Instagram: @lordsbridge_team

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

At this time of year, we are turning our thoughts once more to all those from our communities who lost their lives in service of our country. For many of us, Remembrance Sunday is also an opportunity to reflect, and remember those known personally to us who served during World Wars I and II, and in all conflicts since. Our thoughts and prayers are also with all those who are caught up in wars around the world today: Ukraine; the Middle East, Gaza, Lebanon, and Isreal; Ethiopia; DRC; South Sudan; Yemen; Somalia.  We pray that “justice will roll down like waters” as the Old Testament prophet Amos put it (in Amos 5:24) and that God will be with us as we strive for peace. We especially pray that all people on the side of good, justice and peace will prevail; and all wrong doers will fail. We will be remembering and honouring all those who have served their country and we will be thinking of those who are suffering due to violence and conflicts today. All are most welcome to join us at our Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 10 November at the Peace Garden starting at 10:50am, and we will remember all those from this village who gave their lives for this country.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org

07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!

Instagram: @lordsbridge_team

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Services in November

Sunday 3 November
11:00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare.

Sunday 10 November
10:50am We will be gathering at the peace garden to lay wreaths and hold an act of remembrance, followed by a service in the village hall, led by Churchwarden Stephen Coates.

Sunday 17 November
3:00pm Evening Prayer, with Revd Clare.

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin (St Mary’s, Hardwick)  
All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

We have been celebrating the season of creation over the last few weeks in our church life. Creation season is a time dedicated to God as creator and sustainer of all life. It is a time when we are called to pay special attention to our own responsibility for the earth and for all that lives on it. It is an especially good time for us to give thanks to God for our beautiful world, and to renew our commitment to caring for our planet. Here in Caldecote we are committed to maintaining our beautiful, rural churchyard sensitively and more sustainably, and we are grateful to all who help us look after it. Many of us already make a wide range of lifestyle choices, reflecting our own personal commitment to environmental care and conservation.  What small, good things can we do as church communities and as individuals to make a big difference? Caring for our world involves us giving something up or prioritising other things which sometimes calls for sacrifices in order to build a better future.

Like caring for the environment, following Jesus, is not the easiest choice but the right choice.  “Take up your cross and follow me” are some of Jesus’s most famous words. By choosing to follow Jesus, we are choosing a new way of living. As CS Lewis put it (in Mere Christianity): “the more we get ‘ourselves’ out of the way and let Jesus take us over, the more truly ourselves we become.” Jesus gives us the strength and courage to become truly ourselves and he guides us to become more like him. By embracing a simpler life we can rediscover a happier simpler and higher quality existence. A bit like reconnecting with nature, whether out walking in the countryside or pottering in the garden, we can feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. For me, following Jesus has the same effect because it enriches my life and gives me strength and great joy. Following Jesus is not always easy but in doing so, we can gain the ability to live in the present and have inner peace.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org

07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!

Instagram: @lordsbridge_team

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Services in October

Sunday 6 October
11am Harvest Festival Holy Communion at Childerley Chapel with Revd Clare and Revd Lucinda Howard preaching.

We shall be collecting donations of food and toiletries for our local Foodbank.

Sunday 13 October
11am Morning Prayer, with Stephen Coates

Sunday 20 October
3pm Evening Prayer, with Stephen Coates

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

Curate on Placement:
During October, we are being joined by the Curate of St Andrew’s Stapleford, Revd Lucinda Howard.  In addition to reflecting on her experiences and conversations with me, she may be asked to submit written theological reflections as part of her Curacy. In these, names of people, contexts, and identifying details will be changed and made anonymous so as to preserve confidentiality. Please do email Revd Clare if you wish to opt out.

What’s On

Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin (St Mary’s, Hardwick)  
All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!

Saturday 12 October, 10.00am-12.00noon, Nature Walk at RSPB Fen Drayton

All are most welcome to join us for a morning’s guided nature walk, led by John Harding. We will be meeting in the Car Park at RSPB in Fen Drayton. There is a charge for parking; RSPB members can park for free. Please bring your binoculars! Please let Revd Clare know if you are planning to come or if you need a lift.

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a good summer and that you are now feeling refreshed and renewed, ready for all that is in store this Autumn. The farmers have certainly been busy over the last few weeks, bringing in the crops and often working late into the night. Traditionally Harvest is a time for us to celebrate and thank God for all the good things He gives us. Harvest is a time for us to thank our local farmers and farm workers, and all who work so hard, often over very long hours, to grow and distribute our food.  It is also a good time for us to be thankful for what we have, as well as to think of others and to help them in a practical way. Many Churches in the Lordsbridge Team support the local Foodbank Project, and local donations can be left either in the Porch at St Mary’s Church, Hardwick or in the collection box in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Dry Drayton. All donated items are transported on a regular basis to Cambourne from where they go to the City Foodbank Depot to be formally weighed in, stored and reassembled into different-sized boxes to meet the needs of individuals and families, including those in Cambourne and the surrounding villages. Each box is carefully stocked to provide 3 days’ worth of nutritiously balanced meals, as well as a supply of food staples, toiletries and household products that will last much longer.  Looking further ahead, we will be collecting donations for the Foodbank at our annual Harvest Festival, at Childerley Chapel, on Sunday 6 October.

I hope you have a good September!

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org

07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!

Instagram: @lordsbridge_team

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Services in September

Sunday 1 September
11:00am Holy Communion with Revd Patrick Cotton.

Sunday 8 September
11:00am Morning Prayer in the Church, with Stephen Coates.

Sunday 15 September
3:00pm Evening Prayer in the Church, with Revd Clare and Stephen Coates.

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin (St Mary’s, Hardwick) is back on September 17^th!  
All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!

Eco Church

During the Summer, we joined the A Rocha Eco Church scheme, and are very excited to announce that we have achieved a Bronze Award! We work very hard with very limited resources and a small congregation to best preserve the beautiful Church and its lovely rural setting. 

Our Church and churchyard are beautiful and many love walking through this part of a much cherished and ancient local landscape with its special trees and hedgerows in a unique and unspoilt valley location.  Maintaining good paths and access involves a lot of work and expenditure and this year’s weather conditions with the huge amounts of rain, followed by very hot weather, have added to rapid vegetation growth and other challenges.  The churchyard is also on a slope and the ground is very rough which adds to the complexity of maintaining it.  We are balancing public access and the place as a burial ground and following the national Church’s clear guidance on increasing biodiversity in churchyards. The Church of England is committed to seeing how biodiversity can be increased on Church land and we share that objective as a parish. 

have been advised that areas of churchyards should be left unmown to allow sward and rare species to grow up and flower.  The Church of England has published guidance for parishes on increasing biodiversity, which will form the basis for our planning.  This includes leaving areas of long grass, creating wildflower areas, putting bird and bat boxes up as well as installing a bug hotel (or two!), keeping bees and encouraging hedgehogs. We are currently developing a parish diversity action plan as well as cataloguing and finding ways to promote wildflower growth and provide habitats for animals and insects.  This has meant adjusting mowing plans with less frequent strimming and only maintaining paths.  Once our reports are ready, we will be sharing them on our website, and will update you in our monthly newsletters.

We welcome any newcomers to the team of volunteers who clean and maintain the Church if they would like to get involved.

The Big WCCYM Fundraiser

WCCYM has two main events planned for Saturday 21^st September:

• A sponsored walk from Hardwick to Ely (approx. 23 miles!).
• A joint sponsored effort using rowing machines and exercise bikes at Comberton Sports and Arts, to row and cycle 50 miles (the distance to Ely and back) as a group.

If you would like to take part or offer sponsorship, please contact:
Susie Thomson, WCCYM Team Leader & Youth Worker: susie@wccym.org or Tel (mobile): 07714 324617

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org