July 2010

Streatham Festival 2010

“Inspire”, a late evening concert by St Leonard’s Choir (Michael Emery - director) with Pamela Hall (soprano), Tom Primrose (countertenor), Peter Jones (lute) and Liam Byrne (viola da gamba).

Jazz Eucharist on the morning of Sunday 11 July.

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Major Road Works on Ambleside Avenue

There are going to be major road works, including the closing of Ambleside Avenue, Gleneagle Road, and Mitcham Lane, from 26 July until the middle of November. You may find it takes longer to get to church or that you are not able to park during this time. Details of the work and the schedule of road closures can be found in a booklet in the narthex.

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Where moth and rust doth corrupt

The hassocks have got clothes moths in them. The PCC have decided that rather than exterminating the moths with pesticide, we will get rid of all but 20 of them (the hassocks, that is). These will be put in a deep freezer which will kill the caterpillars. If you originally made a hassock or gave one and would like to keep it, please take it now. Other members of the Congregation can take one, if they like, by the final Sunday in July.

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Toddler Church Summer Picnic - Monday 9 August

The Toddler church Summer Picnic in the Rectory Garden will be at 12 noon. Older siblings are very welcome to come too. Drinks will be provided, please bring a picnic with you. If you have any garden toys it would be lovely if you brought these for us to use too.

The Rectory is 1 Becmead Avenue, please come into the garden through the garage on the right of the front door.

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Diocesan Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies

This course will run from September 2010 - July 2011 at St Leonard’s. Collect application forms from the Narthex.

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Transport Help

We have some money to pay for taxis for those who are elderly or infirm to get to Church. Pam Cromwell has very kindly offered to co-ordinate this. Please get in touch with her on (020) 8677 5237 if you would like transport.

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Your Church Needs You

We need more volunteers to assist with chair moving for the Celebrating Together services on the first Sunday of the month. Chair moving usually takes place on Saturday, unless there is an event, when it is just before the Service. The more volunteers, the quicker we can complete it, or maybe only alternate months. Please contact .

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St Leonard’s Day

The theme for St Leonard’s Day (6 November) this year will be “prisoners”. If you would like to be involved in the planning group, please write your name and contact details on the list in the Narthex.

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VERGER

St Leonard’s is looking for a part time Verger - 4 hours per week plus funerals, weddings and church bookings.

Main Tasks

• Getting the church ready for services
• Keeping the church yard tidy and simple maintenance of the church
• Locking and unlocking the church for bookings and preparing the church for weddings and funerals.(£30 per session)

Pay £2080 per year (£40 per week) plus £30 per wedding, funeral or other occasional booking. Robes are provided, participation in Church services is optional.

For further information, job description and application form please contact the Rector: , 1 Becmead Avenue, Streatham, SW16 1UH. Tel: (020) 8769 4366.

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