Week beginning December 2nd 2002

British Legion Conference in Hedon : The 64th annual conference of the Royal British Legion Women's Section was held in the Alexandra Hall, Hedon, on Saturday. Delegates and visitors attended from Filey, Hornsea, Hedon, Keyingham, and North Newbald, and after a short service conducted by the Rev. R. Coates, Mrs. Byas, the RBLWS President, officially opened the conference which was then chaired by Mrs. J. Oldfield. Visitors included Cllr. And Mrs. Marshall, the Mayor and Mayoress of Hedon, Mr. D. Whewell the County President of the Royal British Legion and Mr. B. Moody, the County Chairman. The speaker was Mrs. Sylvester, who entertained the gathering with stories of her experiences as a holiday courier. Cups were won by the Filey, North Newbald, Keyingham and Hedon branches, and Mrs. Stella Colyer retired as County Standard Bearer, this position being taken up by Mrs. Janet Tallentire of Hedon. Throughout the day a Tombola was run, with participation of the general public, and the organisers would like to thank all who helped in any way to make the day such a success.

Carol Service : The South Holderness Anglican Deanery Carol Service will be held this year on Tuesday December 3rd at St. Augustine's Church, Hedon, and will be led by Rev. W.H. McLaren O.B.E. Members of the Withernsea Methodist Circuit Network have been invited to this service, and all are welcome to attend. Wrapped gifts for Homestart Hull and East Riding will be gratefully accepted at the service.

Carols at Paull Manor : on Tuesday December 3rd the girls of Holderness Rangers will be paying a visit to Paull Manor residential retirement home to entertain the residents with a selection of Christmas songs and carols and to take them Christmas cards and presents. The visit has been an annual event since Paull Guides first opened in 1992, and for many of the older girls this has become part of their own Christmas traditions.

More carol singers wanted! Whilst we're on the subject of carol singing, the parishioners of Preston church have arranged to visit the Victoria House Disabilities Trust on December 10th to entertain the residents with Christmas carols and festive cheer, and are trying to recruit more singers. If you are free on that evening (it's a Tuesday) contact me and I will give you a contact number; if you live in Preston and know who to contact, go ahead - singers of all ages will be most welcome!

Victorian Carol Evening - Reminder : Tickets for the Victorian Carol Evening being held in the Town Hall, Hedon, on 20th December are selling well but a few still remain. The tickets cost £5 and this includes wine and mince pies along with the entertainment. They are available from the Town Hall office (tel. 01482 898428) which is open on Tuesdays 9.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Church Services for Sunday December 8th 2002 :
Hedon : St Augustine's Parish Church : Sung Eucharist at 9.30 a.m.
Hedon Methodist Church : All Age Worship at 10.30 a.m., Holy Communion Service at 6.30 p.m.
St. Joseph and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Baxtergate, Hedon : Daily Mass times : Sunday 10.30 a.m; Monday 9.15 a.m; Tuesday 9.15 a.m; Wednesday 7.30 p.m; Thursday 9.15 a.m; Friday 7.30 p.m; Saturday 6 p.m.
Hedon Pentecostal Church meets every Sunday at 10.30am in the Jubilee Room of the Alexandra Hall, St. Augustine's Gate; a Sunday School is also held at 10.30am every Sunday.
Paull : St. Andrew's Church : Evensong at 3.30pm
Paull Methodist Church, Main Street : afternoon service at 3 p.m.
Preston : All Saint's Parish Church : Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m.
Preston Methodist Church : Gift Service at 10.30 a.m.