Everyone is warmly invited to the following services and events.

Palm Sunday - March 16, 10.30am at St Bartholomew's, Wickham Bishops We meet at the village hall at 10.10am for a procession to the church.

Monday, March 17, 7.30pm at St Bartholomew's, Wickham Bishops Holy Week Meditation and Compline (Night Prayer).

Wednesday, March 19, 7.30pm at Little Braxted Chapel Holy Week Meditation and Compline (Night Prayer).

Maundy Thursday, March 20, 8pm at St Bartholomew's, Wickham Bishops Liturgy of the Lord's Supper followed by vigil until midnight.

Good Friday, March 21, 10am to 12noon at St Bartholomew's, Wickham Bishops. Easter Praise Party for children age 0-11 years old (under 5s must be accompanied by an adult).

3pm at St Nicholas, Little Braxted. Liturgy of the Lord's Passion.

Holy Saturday, March 22, 5pm at St Nicholas, Little Braxted Liturgy of the Lord's Resurrection (Part 1), a short candlelit service of reading and chants.

Easter Sunday, March 23: 5.30am - St Bartholomew's - Liturgy of the Lord's Resurrection (Part 2) followed by a breakfast 8am - St Bartholomew's - Eucharist 9am - St Nicholas, Little Braxted - Eucharist 10.30am - St Bartholomew's - Family Eucharist.

For further details contact Rev Stuart Batten on 01621 891360.

WICKHAM BISHOPS BRIDGE CLUB

There was a good turnout of 15 pairs for the bridge evening last Wednesday. Sitting North/South the winners were Clare Lager and Hilda Hazel with 64.68 per cent.

They were followed by Alan Simmons and Keith Heron with 55.16 per cent and Bryan and Jill Booth with 53.17 per cent. Sitting East/West the winners were Kate Stevenson and Betty Harvey with 58.33 per cent. Jenny Chamberlain and Al Brown with 55.90 per cent and Barrie Stead and Neil Grandy with 55.21 per cent were runners up.