Sunday's service celebrating the dedication festival of St Bart's, was taken by Father Peter Johnson. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Maggie Higgins and the second lesson by Colin Wroe. Andrew Woods was the organist.

This week's services will be on Tuesday at 9.15am (morning prayer) and 10am (holy eucharist) and Sunday at 9.30am (solemn eucharist). Choir practice will be on Wednesday at 7.15pm.

St Bart's summer fete will be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 10am in the church/churchyard. All the usual stalls including cakes, raffle and a St Bart's craft stall. Thanks to all who helped in any way at the silent auction held on Friday of last week. Special thanks to Yvonne and Colin for organising the event which raised £275 for church funds.

There will be a concert in St Bart's on Wednesday, August 13 at 7.15pm to mark the centenary of the First World War. Tickets are £5 each and proceeds will be for Help for Heroes and church funds.