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Mandy's Musings
There is a quote from Lord Byron that says 'Always laugh when you can... it is cheap medicine' and I think this is true. Laughter is good for the soul and makes us feel better. We are still in Panto season and I have the privilege, for the second year running, of being in the 53rd Newton Pantomime which, this year, is 'Treasure Island'. Now I won't spoil the plot for you in case you have tickets to see it but suffice it to say that every scene is funny in some way or other and I think the audience will leave with their jaws aching having watched the show. Sometimes, life presents itself so seriously to us that we can follow it down a rabbit hole and before we realise it, we have spent a long time not having anything to smile or laugh about. There are instances of laughter in the bible so we know that God approves of laughter. In psalm 126 it says:
'Then our mouth was filled with laughter
And our tongue with joyful shouting;
Then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
It sounds here, as if God is approving of having a great belly laugh when you are pleased and joyful about things. Even one of the Beattitudes from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, describes laughter as something that will happen as a blessing:
Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
So, as I and others, go into 'Panto Week' with the express intention of making people laugh, I pray that you will find joy and laughter in each day as God blesses it.
Every blessing,
Mandy
In Conversation
All Saints' Church, Harston
7.30pm, Wednesday 29 January
Sir Tony Brenton KCMG, former HM Ambassador to Russia 2004-08
7.30pm, Wednesday 26 February
Sharon Allen OBE, CEO Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
7.30pm, Wednesday 26 March
Christine Webber
Coffee and Chat
7.45pm, Thursday 23 January
10 The Limes, Harston
'Raising Happiness in Challenging Times', a video conversation between Sir Anthony Seldon and Dr Mark Williamson.
Junior Prime Brass concert
3pm, Sunday 9 March
All Saints' Church, Harston
Experience the vibrant sounds of Junior Prime Brass as they take you on a journey through a diverse selection of music! From classical masterpieces to exciting modern tunes. Whether you’re a fan of timeless brass harmonies or looking for fresh new sounds, this talented young ensemble offers something for everyone.
Ticket prices: £10 with £5 concessions.
Food Hub
Wed & Sat 11.30-1.00pm in Harston Baptist Church email: harstonfoodhub@gmail.com
Harston Community Foodhub has two separate sections that operate in different ways and have different aims.
FOOD BANK
The ‘Food Bank’ provides emergency food support to residents of Harston and the surrounding villages (mainly Hauxton, Foxton, Newton, Haslingfield, Barrington and Shepreth). It is part of a network of food banks that operate in South Cambridgeshire. Bags of non-perishable food are made up using food donated or bought with donations. Support from the food bank is intended to help people through a crisis.
FRESHFOOD LARDER
The ‘Fresh Food Larder’ distributes fruit, vegetables and bread and is part of an initiative that helps to avoid food waste. Donations of surplus stock are picked up from local supermarkets and farm shops by volunteers (often the night before) or brought in by local growers. Whilst much of the food is collected by people visiting the food bank, food from the fresh food larder is available to everyone no matter where they live or the circumstances they are in.
Trumpington Memory Cafe
Every third Wednesday of the month,10am-12 noon at The Pavilion, Paget Road, (opposite Anstey Way), Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9JF
Run jointly by Trumpington Parish Church and the Rotary Club.
A place where people with varying forms of memory loss can visit with their carers and support each other and have fun. Call 01223 840268 to book a place and please give your name(s).
Free admission to Ely Cathedral
All electoral roll members are eligible for a free pass to Ely Cathedral. If you would like one, please fill in this form and ask Mandy or a churchwarden to sign it. You can then present the form at the Cathedral to get your pass.