Please see church website for current list of services and other information – also the St Leonard’s listing on A Church Near You
RAISE THE ROOF! Concert held on Friday 14th November…
Thank you to everyone who supported this event which took place in St. Leonard’s Church in aid of the forthcoming roof repairs. Andrew Rumsey entertained us with his guitar playing and his singing. He also talked in between songs about time and place and we were all enraptured by his informative explanations and thoughts. It was a truly wonderful evening – see Andrew Rumsey’s short prelude filmed in St Leonard’s on YouTube here.
£973.90 was raised and with a “top up” we hit £1,000! A great result for such a worthy cause – thanks for everyone who helped me to make this such a fantastic fundraiser.
I thought that it would be interesting for parishioners and other supporters to know exactly why we need to raise funds for the church roof…
Every five years the Church Architect is required to inspect the church, both interior and exterior and produce a report. The report lists features such as masonry, roof coverings, doors, windows, etc. and the condition of these features along with a list of recommended work, suggested timescales and very rough costs. St. Leonard’s is a very old building so as you can imagine, these reports always generate a long list of work to be prioritised and funded by the Church.
In the last report in 2022, the Architect noted that in the period 2027 to 2032, the lead on the south slope of the Nave, Aisle and Transept would need replacing. Back in 2022 the cost of this work was estimated to be £80,000. By 2027 we envisage that this cost will have risen to more than £100,000.
After researching St Leonard’s Church records of permissions for major works, it revealed that the lead currently in place on the south slope of the roof may have been there for over 100 years! It has been patched a few times too. The lead on the north slope was replaced in 2002 with the Tower roof being dealt with five years later.
We hope that the part of the roof for which we are raising funds now will be the last phase of roof replacement for our generation. £100,000 is quite a target to aim for. We will need to show that we have raised funds towards the costs to secure a grant to do this vital work.
Once this work has been funded, approved and completed, the Church roof will then be fit for purpose for future generations, so we thank you sincerely for your continued support.
Rachel Howe on behalf of St Leonard’s Church
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
CHRISTINGLE Sunday 14th December 3.30pm
CAROL SERVICE Monday 22nd December 6.30pm
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Wednesday 24th December 10pm
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE Thursday 25th December 9.15am
JOINT BENEFICE SERVICE Sunday 28th December 10.45am at Trowbridge St James
6th December CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING
There will be cakes and Bring’n’Buy stalls, a Raffle (of course!) and enough tea, coffee and mince pies to sink a sleigh! 10-12 noon in the village hall on Saturday 6th December, all in aid of the everyday upkeep of St Leonard’s Church.
17th January WINTER WARMER COFFEE MORNING
The St Leonard’s Flower Arranging team will be holding their annual New Year Winter Warmer Coffee Morning on Saturday 17th January 10 – 12 noon in Keevil Village Hall. Admission £5 which includes unlimited tea, coffee and cake! There will also be a Bring’n’Buy stall, a Craft Table for children, and of course a raffle.
Raising funds for St Leonard’s Church flowers – further details- Pat 870443 or Rachel 07812 754847
Saturday 31st January 2026 NEW YEAR SOUP & PUD LUNCH
There’s no Breakfast at the Church in January, but do come lift your spirits and warm the cockles of your heart with friends and neighbours at the annual SOUP & PUD LUNCH on Saturday 31st January from 12 noon in the village hall …
There will be a selection of homemade soups and puddings, all washed down with a tea or coffee, for the bargain price of £12.50 per head (all profits go to the Church Restoration Fund). You can bring your own drinks if you wish to supplement your lunch. There will also be a raffle. Tickets available from Geoff West 01380 870425 or g.west3@pobroadband.co.uk
EASTER LILIES
If you would like to have a lily included in our Easter displays in St.Leonard’s Church in memory of a loved one, please contact either Pat Bartholomew or Rachel Howe or sign the list just inside the church.
It is anticipated that the cost for each stem will be £5.00. Payments can be made to either Pat or Rachel please by Sunday 6th April so that the order can be placed in good time for Easter.
Pat Bartholomew (870443) patbartholomew@hotmail.com
Rachel Howe 07812 754847 racheltony19@gmail.com
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2025
The Annual Church Meeting will take place in ST LEONARD’S CHURCH on MONDAY 19th MAY to which you are all cordially invited to attend.
Arrangements have been made for fish and chips suppers to be delivered to the Church BEFORE the meeting. It is planned to be served 6.15 pm. for 6.30 pm. The cost is £8.50 per head. If you would like to join us for the supper, please let Gill Gosling know – gill@jgosling.com or 870553. Contact Gill with your order and money in advance (correct money, if possible, please!) Please place your order and pay by no later than Friday 16th May as we need to order on the morning of Saturday 17th. Thanks for your help in this matter.
FORMAL MEETINGS COMMENCE AT 7.00 PM.
This is two meetings! The first is a meeting of parishioners to elect the Churchwardens. Please note that nominations for the office of Churchwardens must be handed in writing to Jake Eggertsen, the Rector before the meeting.
Under the Churchwardens Measure nominations cannot be accepted from the floor of the meeting.
The second is the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. To enable you to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting your name must be on the Church Electoral Roll.
This is an important meeting when we review the past year and consider future plans. Do please come along if you possibly can. You will be made very welcome.
JAKE EGGERTSEN, RECTOR
GILL GOSLING AND DEBBIE MEATYARD, CHURCHWARDENS
BREAKFAST IN CHURCH
Breakfast in Church now has its own page under the What’s On section so click here for details of the next event.
CAROL SERVICE December 2023
A traditional Candlelit Carol Service in St Leonard’s Church, with wine and nibbles served afterwards.
PCC Minutes
- 19 May 2021: Summary of the Minutes of the PCC Meeting held on 19 May 2021 final
- 9 February 2021: Summary of the Minutes of the PCC Meeting held on 9 February 2021 final
- 8 December 2020: Summary of the Minutes of the PCC Meeting held on 8 December 2020 (1)
- 28 July 2020: Summary of the Minutes of the PCC meeting held on 28 July 2020 (1)
- 18 February 2020: Summary of the PCC Minutes 180220.
Photographs of Christmas 2020 church flowers by Rachel Howe
COVID SAFETY MEASURES
- If you know that you have COVID, or you have COVID symptoms, then please do not attend Church services
- Face coverings are no longer mandatory, but masks are available just inside the door, should you prefer to wear a mask
- Please use hand sanitiser as you enter and exit the Church
- Socially distanced seats are available if you prefer to sit away from people outside your family group
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