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Gothic Mede Lower School: December It was great to see so many of our young people, present and former students, conducting themselves with such respect and dignity during the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial. A credit to their families and those of us fortunate to work with them. Following this reflective occasion, it was straight back into the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations at school. Each o f the three key stages at school will be performing a Christmas concert at the end of term. We will also be taking part in the Mayor’s Christmas Concert. On behalf of the children, staff and Governors of Gothic Mede, I should like to take this opportunity to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you the new year! We are all looking forward to the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 24th November. This is open to all members of the community and we hope that you will be able to join us. It’s a great opportunity to begin, or if you are really organised, complete your Christmas shopping while helping to raise money for the school. Derek Archer Head Teacher St Peters Church December Sunday 2nd December – 1st Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at St.  Peter’s 9.30am *  Wednesday 5th December: Parish Christmas Lunch * in St Peter’s Church 12.30pm Sunday 9th December – 2nd Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at St  Peter’s 10.00am Wednesday 12th December: Village Candlelit Carol Service at St. Peter’s  Church 7.00pm *  Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December: Christmas Tree Festival * Church open 12noon—5.00pm Saturday and 11.30am—5.00pm Sunday Admission £2.50 per adult (accompanied children under 15 free) Saturday 15th: Concert at 7.00pm, tickets £10 (includes hot supper)  available from Betty Ambler or Katie Juffs Sunday 16th December - 3rd Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at St  Peter’s 10.00am  Monday 17th December: Candlelit Carol Service at St Guthlac’s, Astwick  7.30pm Sunday 23rd December: - 4th Sunday of Advent: Holy Communion at St  Peter’s 9.30am *  Monday 24th December - Christmas Eve *Children’s Crib Service at 4.00pm: come and join in - dress up as an angel, shepherd or king *Midnight Holy Communion Service at 11.30pm* *Tuesday 25th December - Christmas Day* Holy Communion at 10.00am  Sunday 30th December - First Sunday of Christmas: Joint Service at  Arlesey Methodist Church 11.00am ....and don’t forget our regular Coffee Mornings at St Peter’s Church: Coffee, Tea, Home-made cake and company every Tuesday from 10.00 until 11.30am. Arlesey Methodist Church Minister: Rev Bob Forrest – 01582 727880 Local contacts – Mrs Doreen Archer – 01462 731392 Mrs Betty Joyce – 01462 731647 Mr Jim Webb – 01462 731309 November  aturday 17th November – Christmas Fayre 12 till 4pm S Serving Hot lunches, Lots of stalls – sweets, bottle stall Raffle, homemade cakes, locally grown vegetables, Gifts, cards. Come along and get some early Christmas gifts December issue T he Christmas season is upon us and decorations are starting to appear in houses all over Arlesey. With the festive season beginning there is a lot going on in the town in December, from the Scouts quiz evening to the Christmas tree festival at St Peter’s church. Whatever you do this season whether you are at home, working or away, we hope you have a lovely Christmas and wish you all the very best for the new year. Steve Maddox – editor Published by: on the button, 32 Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6XT When responding to an advert please let advertisers know that you contacted them through ‘on the button’. Editorial Please send any letters or articles, before 19th December, to ‘on the button’ email: [email protected] or write to us at the address above. Advertising Please call for advertising rates on 01462 834265 or visit the website: www.onthebuttonarlesey.co.uk and click on advertising rates. All copy and payment to be received by 15th December, for inclusion in January issue. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this publication on the button cannot accept liability for any statement or error contained herein. All details supplied to on the button are correct at time of going to press. ©2012 Printed by Woodbury Printing Services Limited RollInn_Ad01:Layout 1 15/8/12 13:35 Page 1 The Roll Inn 2 hitchin road, arlesey, beds, sg15 6rp Tel: [phone] • freshly made sandwiches, rolls & baguettes • fresh bread rolls • hot savouries • buffets • phone orders welcome • Open Mon – Fri 7.00am – 2.00pm Sat 8.00am – 12pm DKHomeImprove_Ad02:Layout 1 1/10/12 20:32 Page 1 D K Home Improvements Plumber / Tiler Complete Bathroom Installer with over 25 years experience For a free quotation contact David on: Tel: [phone] Mob: [phone] email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.dkhomeimprovements.co.uk to advertise telephone: [phone] or go to the website: www.onthebuttonarlesey.co.uk | December 2012 | 3