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St Nicholas has had a wonderful, happy weekend. Friday and Saturday saw our Christmas Tree Festival and Santa Trail of Light, much enjoyed by families and friends. Treats of hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies rounded off two lovely evenings. During the day on Saturday, we also had a Christmas craft fair and the 12 Days of Tudor Christmas.

Our St Nicholas Posada started the journey to Bethlehem (Willoughby) today. The journey takes Mary, Joseph and the Donkey firstly to Bilton Junior School, then to Dunchurch Infants and Leamington Hastings, before travelling around families in Willoughby. The long journey ends at St Nicholas’ Church on Sunday December 17th at 4pm at our Carol Service.

What a truly amazing afternoon. Our lovely community came together at the Village Hall for a 1940s tea party. A sing along led by Kathryn, ably assisted by Bernard, proved to be a resounding success followed by sandwiches, cakes and tea. Finally, Jackie ran a wonderful bingo. So intense that, at times, you could hear a pin drop. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers. Those who baked, made sandwiches and tea, served and cleared up, as well as those who sold raffle tickets.

Last week, volunteers planted many bulbs and scattered seeds, giving the promise of a beautiful spring time. Feeders for our feathered friends have also been put up and we hope to welcome many birds over the winter. Thank you to all those who take the time to help.

We will always be very grateful to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting our project and enabling us to create a place of peace and serenity for visitors to enjoy.

Today, our beautiful church hosted a harvest service, along with a service of thanksgiving, celebrating the completion of our build and restoration work. We welcomed a large congregation to this wonderful event. It has been an amazing journey of discovery made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the players, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude.

Some dedicated craftsmen gave our north aisle windows a much needed clean and uncovered a signature and date etched into the glass. The date is clear - 1848 - but the signature is more difficult to decipher. Research is now being undertaken to try to identify the exact name and to find out where the person lived. They are not thought to be from Willoughby as there is no record of a similar name in the censuses of the time.