Church Clock Survey
The clock at St Mary Magdalene Church was restarted on 8 June. Now that the clock has been working again for a few weeks, we’d really like to hear what you think. Do you enjoy hearing the clock chiming? Would…
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Church cushion appeal
With more events now taking place at St Mary Magdalene Church, our bell ringing team are looking to repurpose a quantity of upholstery fabric that’s come their way to make seat pads for the chairs. So now we just need…
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C&M WhatsApp Community
Cottingham and Middleton Community is a new What’s App community for our villages that acts as an umbrella for the various What’s App groups we have in the villages. We’ve also made a few changes to more closely define what…
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As autumn approaches…blackberry way
By Lesley Bailey In the words of poet John Keats in his iconic poem Ode to Autumn, this time of year is a ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. This year there seems to be a stunning harvest of blackberries,…
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An invitation from Welland Valley WI
Have you thought about joining a WI? We are your local WI and below are some details about our group. Our membership is limited to 40 and comes from Ashley, East Carlton, Cottingham, Middleton, Wilbarston, Great Oakley. We are the…
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Cottingham School minibus appeal
Cottingham CofE Primary School is looking for business sponsorship to fund the purchase of a minibus. They’re seeking donations of between £1,000 and £5,000 and are looking to raise £22,500 in total. See the letter below for more information.
Village Hall Annex focus groups
Have your say on the future of the Cottingham & Middleton Village Hall Annex As a local resident, The Mill Community Hub board would like to invite you to participate in a guided discussion/focus group session about the future of…
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The Dr Albury Chronicles
The Dr Albury Chronicles is a series of three ghost stories, written by Pete Bowman and set in and around the villages of Cottingham and Middleton. Live readings of the stories by George West-Robinson at St Mary Magdalene Church on…
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A successful year for Valley Voice
Valley Voice had a successful 2022. It ended with a sell-out Christmas concert including new and old Christmas songs as well as traditional carols. An evening of carol singing at venues around the Welland Valley raised £179 for charity, split…
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Cost of living – support available
With the rising cost of living, here are a few initiatives that may help make your household budget stretch that little bit further, especially if you’re on a low income, or are receiving benefits or pension credits. A number of…
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