Kelshall Parish
TOAST TO THE KING!
Kelshall Village Hall
Sunday 7th May 2023
Kelshall residents are invited to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at a village gathering on Sunday 7th May.
Drinks, Buffet and Barbeque
Commencing at 12noon - the Loyal Toast will be at 1pm
Entry per adult: £10 or £8 if paid in advance
Children free
Cost to include one glass of Prosecco, buffet lunch comprising quality sausage or hamburger off the barbeque or veggie alternatives plus salads and accoutrements. Coronation cakes to follow.
Further drinks and further BBQ items - extra charge.
RSVP by 19th April
All bookings to be made in advance so we know numbers for catering purposes. Please let Peter Gartside know if you would like to come and if you would like to bring guests with you. Please RSVP via Kelshall Connect WhatsApp; telephone/text him on 07777 665556; email peter.gartside@cantab.net or drop a note into The Grange, SG8 9SE.
The event is not meant to be profit making but any surplus will be donated to the Village Hall and Church funds.
Gill's Afternoon Tea
Kelshall Village Hall, Sunday 23rd April at 2.30pm
£10 per person; £5 for children
Licensed Bar and Luxury Hamper Raffle
Our granddaughter, Lexi, has the opportunity to go to Borneo on an educational trip with Camp International in the summer of 2024.
All proceeds from this event will be used to help her achieve this. Gill and Paul
Booking is essential - please contact Gill or Paul on 07870 645988/01763 287592 or via caterhirelimited@gmail.com
Kelshall Parish Meeting
Kelshall Parish Meetings take place twice a year - in April and November. They are usually attended by District Councillor Gerald Morris and County Councillor Steve Jarvis to enable residents to discuss local topics and keep up-to-date with news.
Next meeting:
Monday 6th November 2023 at 7pm in Kelshall Village Hall
Past meeting:
Monday 3rd April 2023 at 7pm in Kelshall Village Hall
St Faith's Church, Kelshall
Upcoming Services
Sunday 23rd April: Breakfast Church and APCM at 9am
Friday 30th April: Holy Communion by extension at 9am with Richard Genochio
A Church Near You
St Faith's Church in Kelshall is now featured on the Church of England's A Church New You website, where you can find more information on the church, services and events using this link: St Faith's Kelshall - A Church Near You
Sign up to the Church Newsletter
The Benefice of Therfield with Kelshall produces a monthly newsletter to provide updates on what is happening at St Mary's Church in Therfield and St Faith's Church in Kelshall, including events, activities, services, the local Foodshare Scheme, zoom meetings and more.
To sign up for the newsletter please use this link: sign up (mailchi.mp)
or contact rosemary@fearsend.com
Kelshall's History
Local historian, Peter Gartside, has recently published a history of Kelshall entitled
Millenium to Millenium. Kelshall - A History.
Based on original research covering a thousand-year period, it also incorporates some areas of the village's history researched by the late Alan King, to whom the book is dedicated. Peter records the recollections of many of the village's senior residents. The book is over 220 pages long with 160 illustrations and has been printed to a high standard.
Copies are available at £20 each, with half of the proceeds going to the Kelshall Church Restoration Fund. To secure a copy whilst stocks last, please email Peter at: peter.gartside@cantab.net
Coffee Mornings at St Faith's Church
Monthly Kelshall Coffee Mornings are held at St Faith's Church - with plenty of coffee and yummy cakes - everyone welcome so please do pop in.
Coffee morning dates for the spring and summer are:
18th April
23rd May
20th June
18th July
Kelshall Planning Applications
A summary of the current and past planning applications for Kelshall can be accessed here, or by clicking on the Parish Meeting dropdown.
The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens Litter Pick
Villagers from Kelshall are invited to volunteer at the monthly litter picks on Therfield Heath. Help to protect the natural beauty of this amazing area that is located on our doorstep.
The monthly litter picks usually start by meeting at the tennis courts between 9.30-10.30am to collect rubbish bags and litter pickers and are usually finished by noon, at the latest. Hand in your equipment and collect a voucher for a free hot or soft drink from the Heath Cafe to be used that day.
The previous litter pick took place on Sunday 12th March so please keep checking back here to find out the April date.