The service on Sunday is a Family Communion commencing at 10am.

There will be coffee afterwards and all are welcome.

Should you wish to enquire about baptisms, weddings or confirmations, please contact Don Gordon on 740296.

SUMMER PARTY

The parish council is holding a Summer Fun-filled Party for children aged three to ten Monday August 20, from 11am to 1pm, at Latchingdon Parish Hall.

Freckles the children's entertainer will be doing a mini-disco and running party games with prizes. Tickets are £5 each and include entertainment and party food and drinks.

Of course, there will be refreshments for mums and dads, aunties and uncles too.

To purchase tickets, call Lynn Robinson on 07783 144953 or Sarah Sayer on 01631 773183 - hurry, as numbers are limited.

SUMMER FUN DAY!

The parish council and Da Latchingdon Club have arranged for the Essex Association of Boys' Clubs and associated funders to bring along a climbing wall, archery and various football games on August 14 (time to be announced).

Please note that there will be a small charge for these attractions.

Some of Da Latchingdon Club equipment will be available for all to sample, and there will also be a tombola, book and video sale and a raffle, as well as a barbecue, sweets and other refreshments.

All money raised will start the fund for a new youth shelter that will also have a memorial plaque for Adam Gosling mounted on it.

For further information call Lynn Robinson on 07783 144953 or Sarah Sayer on 01631 773183.

LADIES' INDULGENCE EVENING

Come and indulge yourselves for an evening with the many qualified therapists and beauty consultants waiting to pamper you with "taster" sessions covering top to toe.

Various massages are available, along with the Body Shop, Virgin Vie, Party Stall, Jewellery etc. The organisers are awaiting confirmation from a hairdresser and manicurist.

All treatments are reasonably priced and can be booked either before or the on the evening, although advanced booking is advised. Tickets are £3 each and refreshments will be available.

For further information, including booking forms for treatments, call Moir on 744084 or e-mail houseofgunfield@tiscali.

co.uk. All proceeds will go to Christ Church - we thank you for your continued support.

TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC

This will take place in the village hall on Wednesday August 8, from 11.30am.

Prizes for the best-dressed teddy, plus a cake stall and lots of competitions and games will be on offer, so bring your teddy and a picnic!

Proceeds will go to the Mothers' Union, whose members raise funds for books etc. for the Sunday school and other Mothers' Union charities.

UNWANTED GIFTS?

Christ Church is currently collecting any unwanted gifts and tombola items for its summer events. Please leave items with Moir at 41 Lawlinge Road, with Nonnie at 5 Lawlinge Road or at the church on Sunday.

Thank you in advance for your help and kind donations.

SEASIDE TRIP

DA Latchingdon Club is organising a trip to Southend's Adventure Island on Wednesday August 8 - there are a few spaces still available, but strictly on first come, first served basis, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are £14, which includes coach travel and a wristband for rides, but the fee must be paid by August 3.

If you want to go, call Sarah on 01621 773183 or Lynn on 07783 144953.