Spring Fayre 2010 (Church House) Autumn Fayre 2009 (Church House) What a great day! We had been really looking forward to the Autumn Fayre held in the grounds of Church House (St Mary the Virgin) and we were not disappointed. The Wild West was the  theme for the day, so yes plenty of cowboys, cowgirls, Indians and plenty of  “howdy partners”. On offer an array of small stalls, bouncy castle, kids  corner, line dancing, music from the local school, BBQ and cream  teas…’delicious’. We spent a relaxed afternoon with friends and the event was blessed with glorious weather.

St Mary's ancient silver gilt chalices ( British Museum on 12 August 2009 )

The pictures show the two chalices, held for the church by the British Museum for safe keeping; they are usually on public display so that everyone can see them. They are made in gilded sliver. The smaller one is 16th C and the taller one is dated from the early 17th C. They were given to the church at about that time but records have been lost so we don’t know who gave them. They are held there on display and in trust for the church in room 46, if anyone would like to visit. We own a third similar chalice, which is on loan to St Paul's Cathedral Treasury. The BM have insured them for us as they are very valuable. The small group of church members who visited the BM were able to handle the chalices with gloved hands.