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THE CHURCH BAKING STALL at the monthly produce market brings in a regular monthly income which is used for the general expenses of maintaining the Church. Members of the community, who enjoy baking, contribute to the stall each month Our customers at the market appreciate home baked goods, savoury and sweet, and enjoy the fact that they too are helping the church.

The children of the Creative Academy raised £600 for Great Ormond Street Hospital by bringing their version of Peter Pan to life. Believing in the power of imagination and belief, JM Barrie gave the story to those who needed it most - children of Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity.

Gorgeous weather ensured a record number of visitors attended the Oak Apple Celebrations. The procession was led, with a newly cut Oak branch, from the village carpark to the church where it was hauled up to the top of the tower after last year's branch had been thrown down. The Revd Garry Swinton and church warden, Martin Eddy, addressed the crowd telling how the date commemorates both the restoration of King Charles II and his birthday, symbolising renewal, loyalty to the crown, and national unity. A BBQ, bar, puddings and music followed in the Vicarage Garden.

A nearly full church thoroughly enjoyed a Script-in-Hand reading of Shane Scott’s stage play Hour Before Nightfall. This was based on the true story of the Reverend Frederick Densham. We were transported, by two excellent actors, from St Bartholomew’s Church in Warleggan on a cold wet night in January 1953, to the Reverend’s living room.  The fact that they held scripts in their hands was soon forgotten as we became engrossed in the strange story. One member of the audience actually knew the Reverend and remembered many of his eccentricities.

About 15 parishioners met at the Holy Well where the service began. They processed to the church where they were joined by the rest of the congregation.

The village's own male voice choir, The Loveny MVC, were joined this year by another local group, The St Neot Community Choir. This lively concert raised funds for the church.

Kate Rogers Academy was joined by Canoryon Lowen and St Neot Church choir for a truly spectacular evening. The church was packed with a very appreciative audience. £650 was raised this evening for the church funds.

A spectacular occasion which featured singing, dance and drama from the children of Kate Rogers Creative Academy and Nick Hart's choir, Canoryon Lowen. £432 was raised for The British Legion.

The villagers accompanied by Scouts and Cubs gathered at the War Memorial where the names of those who lost their lives in both wars were read by Tracey Hooper, the Chair of the Parish Council.  A two minute silence was followed by The Last Post played by Nick Hart, Ed Hart and Ray Clarke. Wreaths and poppies were laid, before walking up the road to the church for a service of remembrance

A wonderful service shared with St Neot Chapel was held at Lestow Farm. The St Neot Cubs and Beavers entertained us with a short play and music was provided by The Church Choir and The St Neot Community Singers. A BBQ followed organised by the Young Farmers.

The evening began at 6pm with a sherry and starter in the village hall. We were then told which of four venues to eat our main course of roast beef and an abundance of vegetables! At 8.15pm we departed again to one of two venues for dessert and then back to the Village Hall at 9pm for cheese and biscuits to finish off the evening! The hard work preparing for this event was certainly worth it. Everyone had a marvellous time

St Neot Church was filled with music as three choirs - Nankersey Male Voice Choir, Loveny Male Voice Choir and Canoryon Lowen - came together for a special joint concert. The evening featured a varied programme, culminating in combined powerful performances. Nick Hart conducted all three choirs in a rendition of Morte Christe and when members and retired singers who were present in the audience were invited to join in, added a sense of occasion and celebration.