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Boxted Beer and Hymns

Posted on Wednesday 4 April 2012 by

It’s simple idea: Sample some local ales. Sing some hymns. Boxted is a small village 5 miles north of Colchester just before Essex jumps the River Stour and becomes Suffolk. There are several thriving churches with a real commitment to … Continue reading →

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Oak Tree Coffee House – 1st birthday

Posted on Tuesday 11 October 2011 by

Saturday 8th marked the first birthday of the Oak Tree Coffee House, a community interest company set up by our church, St. Luke’s, here in Colchester. As a church without a building (we rent the community centre each Sunday morning) … Continue reading →

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Lunch

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2011 by

Over a million pupils are registered to receive a free school meal each lunchtime. I once was one of them. The young person receives a good cooked meal and it relieves a little of the financial pressure on families. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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