Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 24th May

St Andrews was the venue for a lovely wedding last Saturday when local girl Rebekah Townsend married her sweetheart Mr Mark Dixon.. The Bride entered the church to Pachelbels Canon in D, then the Vicar Rev Matt Rowland welcomed everyone. The first hymn was Give Me Joy in my heart. The marriage followed, the couple taking their vows in a packed church of relatives and friends. The Bride’s mother Sally Foster read the lesson from Phiippians 2 1-11, the second hymn followed, One More Step along the world I go. Then Chief Bridesmaid Rachel Townsend (Brides sister) read Here’s to you right now. Rev Matthew then gave an insipring sermon, followed by the prayers.The signing of the registers took place and the marriage was blessed by Rev Rowland, and the couple left the church to Handels Arrival of the Queen of Sheba..Many Congratulatios to Rebekah and Mark!                                        

The Neighbourhood Plan is doing the rounds in the village again! There are copies to peruse in the church, village hall and the pub. This is the last time the plan will be circulated and everyone’s comments will be welcomed – it will all go to determine the future of our parish, and it’s so important that everyone, has the chance to give their input.                                     

The Cricket Club have started their season with a win at Hobleton in spite of not having enough players! So well done to them, anyone out there want to play for our gallant boys? The next match is on June 2^nd at Stoke Fleming, the match starting at 2pm.Any new players would be most welcome and the club can be contacted on the village facebook page.                         

Tesco is still sponsoring charities and this month AG school is one of the lucky nominees, please support this  important fundraiser for our school.

The Community swimming pool is now open for the summer and has already had its first swimmers for the season. If you still wish to have a key, there is another training course next month, 5^th June in the Fishermans Rest, 7-830pm. A deposit of £10 needs to be paid to resrve a place on the course, which can be taken to the village shop.                                

St Andrews has a Sunday Worship service this Sunday starting at 11am, led by Reader Joyce Howitt, everyone is welcome to attend and there will be refreshments after the service.