As we celebrate the coming of Jesus at midnight we remember that precisely 50 years ago three American Astronauts saw the Earth for the first time as they circled the Moon 238,900 miles from Earth. Imagine what they felt that sense of awe, a sapphire jewel the only...

We were so delighted to welcome the Thurston family to St Nicholas on the 9th December. Ben and Natalie were married in St Nicholas Church, Both are Doctors now, living in Australia at present. Since then baby Arthur arrived and whilst returning back to visit the...

Some will know that Simon who is Director of Music has been unwell and undergoing treatment. I am delighted to post the following message from Simon; "A Message of Thanks from Simon Lole I have been very aware of the fantastic support and prayers for me from the...

St Nicholas Parish News The new year brings fresh opportunity for us all and that is equally true of bodies such as the church. We ended the 2018 with the loss of an old friend, the Great Beech tree which cast its shelter and shade over the top of St Nicholas...

Sometimes we are bowled over by something very simple and very beautiful. A ‘phone call from a grandchild to tell her grandparents she had received a “Head Teachers Award” would not make the headlines but would have a profound effect upon the hearers far greater than...

Harvest Festival is always an important point in the year for rural communities. So much is dependent on a good harvest. This year has been a challenging year for farmers and growers, yet for the most part all has turned out well in the end. Sunday 7th October we...