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SUMMARY:Pull Up A Chair
DESCRIPTION:The next get together for widows and widowers will be on 27 October at 2pm in the Village Store\, while the shop is closed to the public. The group is planning to meet on the last Tuesday of every month. \nAnyone who has lost a partner knows that it leaves you with a number of challenges. Talking in general is valuable and can help you come to terms with a death or end of life diagnosis. Everyone’s grief is different\, and the group provides a safe space for expression and an opportunity to share experiences which may help others going through the same journey\, no matter how recent or how long ago. \n‘Pull Up A Chair’ is open to anyone who is widowed to have a coffee with others in the same situation as you. We appreciate some will feel ‘it’s not for me’\, but we never know when we just need someone to chat to when life throws us yet another curve ball. \nIf you’d like to come along or to find out more\, please contact Paula Orton on 07771 546346 or email paula.orton50@yahoo.co.uk
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/pull-up-a-chair/
LOCATION:Cottingham and Middleton Village Store and Cafe\, 2 Corby Road\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8XH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paula Orton":MAILTO:paula.orton50@yahoo.co.uk
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SUMMARY:WI Open Evening - Wallis Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Wallis Simpson and the Abdication Crisis \n1936 – The  Year  of Three  Kings! \nCome along to this open meeting with Welland Valley WI and discover more about Wallis Simpson\, the woman who changed history and\, even now\, continues to be a person of interest to many. Our speaker is Roy Simpson. \n‘That  Woman !’ “Too rich\,  too thin  and  too  American;  a  bewitching\,  vulgar\,  Yankee  huntress\,  out  for what she could get  – a gold-digger!” \nTickets for visitors are £5 including refreshments. \nFor more information\, email ashleywellandvalley@gmail.com
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/wallis-simpson/
LOCATION:Ashley Village Hall\, 7 The Maltings\, Ashley\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ Village Hall
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! By popular demand\, we’ll be holding another Open Mic event at the Village Hall on Friday 6 November \nWhether you’re a musician\, poet\, comedian\, or storyteller — the mic is yours! \nJoin us for a night of raw talent\, good vibes\, and unforgettable performances. \nThere’s no entrance or performance fee. \nThe bar will be open from 6.30pm and the performances start at 7pm. \nBring your friends\, your voice\, and your courage. Drinks flowing. Applause guaranteed. \nFor more information or to book a slot\, please contact George on 07891 159155 or email grwrconsultingltd@gmail.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/open-mic-nov26/
LOCATION:Cottingham and Middleton Village Hall\, Berryfield Road\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8XY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="George West-Robinson":MAILTO:grwrconsultingltd@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Service\, War Memorial
DESCRIPTION:A service of remembrance is being held at the Cottingham and Middleton War Memorial outside the school to honour the men and women who gave their lives in the two World Wars and other conflicts. Everyone is welcome to attend. \nIf you need to drive in or out of the village on Mill Road towards or from Bringhurst on the morning of Sunday 8 November\, please can we ask you to be respectful and either delay your journey\, leave a little earlier or find an alternative route. Thank you 🙏 . \n 
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/remembrance-2026/
LOCATION:Cottingham and Middleton War Memorial\, Mill Road\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8XP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fish & Chips Quiz - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately we are unable to hold this quiz on 21 November due to unforeseen circumstances. Should we be able to arrange another date\, we will let you know. \n 
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/fish-chips-quiz/
LOCATION:Cottingham and Middleton Village Hall\, Berryfield Road\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8XY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Christmas Crafts @ The Shop – Village Crafters
DESCRIPTION:Our super talented village crafters – Chris West-Robinson\, Joanne Leaning and Friends – will be hosting their third Annual Christmas Craft Sale upstairs at the Village Store and Cafe\, from 9am to 1pm on Friday 27 November\, Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November. \nThis is a great opportunity to pick up some lovely handmade Christmas decorations\, gifts and stocking fillers\, with every penny of sales being shared between two great causes – the village store and St Mary Magdalene Church. \nCash only please. \nWe have some new crafters on board this year. If you’d like to make and donate any items for this craft sale\, please contact Joanne on joanneleaning@btinternet.com\, mobile 07776 261647.
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/christmas-crafts-2026/
LOCATION:Cottingham and Middleton Village Store and Cafe\, 2 Corby Road\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8XH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:Join Tanya for this year’s Christmas wreath making workshop. \nThe cost is £35 per person to include all materials. \nHome wreath making kits are also available to purchase\, with all materials and clear and concise instructions\, so you can make your wreath in the comfort of your own home. These can be collected on the evening of 27 November 2026. \nPlease contact Tanya to book your place on the workshop\, or order your home wreath making kit.
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/wreath-making-2026/
LOCATION:Cottingham School Hall\, Berryfield Road\, Cottingham\, Market Harborough\, Leicestershire\, LE16 8XB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ghost Stories for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now available for Ghost Stores for Christmas\, which are returning to St Mary Magdalene Church for a fourth year. \nWritten by Pete Bowman and narrated by George West-Robinson\, you can look forward to three new spooky stories set in the local area. \nTickets are £10 each from Angela on cottinghamchurch@gmail.com\, WhatsApp 07594 682671. \nThe Ghost Stories are taking place over two days – Saturday 12 December\, starting at 5.30pm and Sunday 13 December\, starting at 4.30pm. \nProceeds will go to St Mary Magdalene Church with a donation being made to Cottingham Friends of Green Space (FroGS). \n\nThe Dr Albury Chronicles \nThe first three ‘Dr Albury’ ghost stories\, as performed by George West-Robinson at the church in December 2023\, are now collected together in a 64-page\, gloss cover paperback book. \nThey’re £7 each and will be available to purchase at the Ghost Story Events\, or you can order them directly from Pete. Please contact him on petebowman397@gmail.com. \nAll profits from the book sales will go to St Mary Magdalene Church. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/ghost-stories-sat2026/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Church Street\, Cottingham\, LE16 8XU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Preston-Jones":MAILTO:cottinghamchurch@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ghost Stories for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now available for Ghost Stores for Christmas\, which are returning to St Mary Magdalene Church for a fourth year. \nWritten by Pete Bowman and narrated by George West-Robinson\, you can look forward to three new spooky stories set in the local area. \nTickets are £10 each from Angela on cottinghamchurch@gmail.com\, WhatsApp 07594 682671. \nThe Ghost Stories are taking place over two days – Saturday 12 December\, starting at 5.30pm and Sunday 13 December\, starting at 4.30pm. \nProceeds will go to St Mary Magdalene Church with a donation being made to Cottingham Friends of Green Space (FroGS). \n\nThe Dr Albury Chronicles \nThe first three ‘Dr Albury’ ghost stories\, as performed by George West-Robinson at the church in December 2023\, are now collected together in a 64-page\, gloss cover paperback book. \nThey’re £7 each and will be available to purchase at the Ghost Story Events\, or you can order them directly from Pete. Please contact him on petebowman397@gmail.com. \nAll profits from the book sales will go to St Mary Magdalene Church. \nOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/ghost-stories-sun2026/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Church Street\, Cottingham\, LE16 8XU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Preston-Jones":MAILTO:cottinghamchurch@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tapestry\, saxophone concert\, St Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome saxophonist Samuel Beddard and pianist Jo Foote back to St Mary Magdalene Church for their new perfomance project TAPESTRY. \nPresented as part of the church’s ‘Sunday Sessions’ concert series\, TAPESTRY weaves together folk stories through a rich programme of music from across the globe\, utilising a diverse range of different saxophones to explore a variety of cultural voices. For each venue\, Samuel and Jo curate a unique programme centred around a specific theme to take the audience on a one-of-a-kind historical globetrotting adventure through music. \nThis is Samuel and Jo’s second recital tour\, and many of you may have had the opportunity to hear their outstanding first concert\, ‘What Shapes a Soul’ at teh church in August 2025. \nConcert details\nDoors open at 3pm for a glass of fizz and canapes\, which are included in the £10 ticket price. The music starts at 3.20pm and will finish around 5pm\, with a 20 minute interval. For tickets\, please contact Angela Preston-Jones on email cottinghamchurch@gmail.com\, mobile 07594 682671. Profits from the concert will go to the church ‘new loo’ fund. \nPerformer biographies\nSamuel Beddard is a London-Midlands based saxophonist\, arranger and multi-instrumentalist\, specialising in music influenced by classical\, folk and jazz styles. He has performed across the country\, both as a soloist in venues including the De Montfort Hall\, Leicester\, and as an ensemble member\, notably with the award-winning Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra in tours across the Midlands. Samuel initially studied under saxophonist Gerard McChrystal\, and currently studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under Christian Forshaw. Samuel’s debut recital project\, Saxophony\, celebrated the musicians of his formative years in an acclaimed one-off concert in Rugby. Samuel is also an experienced arranger and a keen educator\, working with the Leicestershire Schools Music Service and the Junior Guildhall in London. For more information\, please see samuelbeddard.co.uk. \nJo Foote was born in Lancashire\, and studied piano\, recorders and flute from the age of six. She went on to study music at Manchester University\, specialising in piano performance and accompanying.  After moving to Rugby 19 years ago\, Jo has been involved with many aspects of the local music scene\, including repetiteur work with operatic and choral societies\, directing music for local theatre productions\, and working with young people through the local music service\, schools and St Andrew’s Parish Church. She performs and accompanies regularly in the local area\, and is currently chair of the long-standing Rugby Musical Union. Jo also sings alto in Sine Nomine Choir\, and is the founder of Rugbylele\, Rugby’s premier ukulele band. She has a busy freelance piano teaching practice and is a lecturer in performing arts at Warwickshire College.
URL:https://cottinghamnews.co.uk/event/samuel-beddard-tapestry/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Church Street\, Cottingham\, LE16 8XU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Preston-Jones":MAILTO:cottinghamchurch@gmail.com
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