Letter From France

Dear ICN Readers

After many years of life in Ickenham my son Steve, and I, now live here in a beautiful region of France on the borders of the Dordogne. While in Ickenham I was confirmed in, and married at, St Giles' Church. Steve was baptised there and my deceased husband's ashes lie in the churchyard.

France is all very different from Ickenham, and there is so much to see and do in the clean air. The lifestyle is relaxed and there are no traffic jams, but I do miss my friends and the Village shops. Even so, the shops are lovely here too.

If you happen to want a super holiday walking, swimming in our pool, or visiting historical Chateaux and vineyards please call and speak about a break with us in one of our lovely cottages for two, four or six people. I would welcome just a chat, from a friendly voice, if you care to 'phone 0033 553 937 112 from England. Our 'ring' tone sounds a bit like an 'engaged' tone so don't hang up immediately! I've even gone on to email with the address a.hedgehog@wanadoo.fr or the.hedgehogs@wanadoo.fr

Perhaps I will hear from you.

Love Audree and Steve Hedgeland

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Christian Aid Week, 9-15 May 2004

House-to-house collection

'You can do it!  I don't think you can wake up in the morning and think "I'm going to change the world," but what you can say is  "I'm going to do my bit" and if I can do the best that I can do, and do it right, people will follow ... I think we can all make a difference.'
Kwame Kwei-Armah, writer and star of TV's Casualty.

Be an important part of this year's Christian Aid Week by volunteering to deliver and collect red donation envelopes.  Last year we made over £6,900, with your help Ickenham could raise even more.

We need to replace those lovely people who sadly are no longer with us, and those who now do not feel able to collect this year.

Please spare just two hours of your valuable time to deliver and collect about 40 Christian Aid red envelopes to houses near your neighbourhood.

Please phone Christian Aid Week local Coordinator, Bernard Pearce on 01895 673596 if you can help (or know of anyone else who is willing to help), or, would like to know more. The Christian Aid committee will be delighted to hear from you.

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Circle the City 2 on 16th May

Take a round trip with this year's new sponsored walk or cycle ride for Christian Aid!
Come and explore the City of London or cycle East to Greenwich.
A great day-out for all the family. Have fun and make a difference!
The money you raise will help change lives in some of the world's poorest communities.

Do come for: -
A great day-out for all the family.
Live music, refreshments and children's entertainment.
A chance to visit some of London's historic churches.
A great opportunity to learn about the history of the capital.
An afternoon for walkers of all ages and abilities.
 
Thanksgiving service 5:15pm at All Hallows by the Tower, Tower Hill
Sponsor form and more details from Bernard Pearce 01895 673596

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Ickenham Churches Christian Aid Group 2003

Summary of Income and Expenditure

Received		Expended
Balance B/F	£620.79	Christian Aid	£1911.20
Hillingdon Borough Waste paper	£739.08
Bank Interest	£3.51
Lunches	£670.09
Aluminium Cans	£7.43
Collection/Donation	£71.20
Totals	£2112.10		£1911.20
Balance C/F	£200.90

The amount donated to Christian Aid is nearly double the £1,000 sent in 2003, though this is mostly accounted for by six months' waste paper money, relating to 2002, not being received until 2003. The donation is, of course, over and above amounts collected door-to-door in Christian Aid week.

The regular attendance at the Ploughman's Lunches is much appreciated, as is the hard work of those who provide and serve them. It is clear that a most valuable contribution is made by those who loyally continue to take their waste newspapers and magazines to the bins in the car park off St. Martin's Approach, Ruislip.

The cumulative total received from waste paper, since Ron Watkins started the collection in 1970, amounts to £20,623.

Alfred Moon.

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