We shall be cycling, swimming, running, walking and even keeping silent for a day during Christian Aid Week (11th to 17th May).

* Our Swimmers aiming for one mile or more during the week are Vernonne, Jo Fozzard and Stuart Jenkin

* Our Cyclists aiming for 100 miles during the week are Don Bell and Geoff Cummings

* Our bike-packing Rector aims to cycle 460 miles from May 17 in a week

* Louise and her not so young walkers are planning a lovely four mile long bluebell walk guided by founder member Peter Brattle on 28th April for St Mary’s Walking Group and their dogs. They would be delighted to receive sponsorship from all members of the walking group, parishioners and local residents in support of Christian Aid.

* PLUS new this year, Silence: Usha Hull will be silent for a day during the week!

Others may join in a challenge, so please sponsor all in their efforts.

We are raising money for a very worthwhile charity, Christian Aid.

Christian Aid's message:

Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 75 years, this truth has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none.

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive.

We seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.

Christian Aid Week 2025 highlights our work in Guatemala, where the climate crisis is causing severe droughts and floods, leading to failed harvests.

Indigenous communities like Amelia’s, who have contributed least to the crisis, are suffering the most. With support from our partner Congcoop, funded by Christian Aid, Amelia is learning sustainable farming practices to combat extreme weather and protect her family.