May God’s peace and love be found in your hearts and your homes this Christmastide. 

Cottingham Food Bank 

Wednesday mornings between 10 and 11:30am, behind the Zion Church in Hallgate, Cottingham. We are open to everyone, no referral or proof of benefits required

A Christmas Carol Carol service 

 Join us at 5pm on Sunday, 7th December at St Ninian's and St Andrew's for a festive adventure as we combine a traditional carol service with excerpts from ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. Expect the unexpected – including some spooky visitors – as we remember the lessons learned the hard way by Ebenezer Scrooge. Followed, of course, by festive snacks and drinks. Donations of food or money to be given to the Foodbank.

Pop-Up Nativity

Join us on Sunday, 14th December at 9:30am  at St Ninian's & St Andrew's.  All ages welcome, from the ‘wise before their years’ to those who’ve ‘seen it, done it, and are wearing the T-shirt’. Come along - take part if you want - or sit and watch if you prefer. Some traditional carols, and some you’ll learn as we go along. Bring your best singing voice, your smiles and laughter, and your good hearts. 

 Last month's Puzzler 

 We recently introduced a new feature to ponder over. Each month it will be an easy little puzzle with no prizes. In November the puzzle asked: What is the next letter in this sequence? A, S, D, F. And the answer: G – they are the beginning of the middle row of a 'qwerty' keyboard. 

 December Puzzler This month's puzzle simply asks: In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', how many gifts are given in total? No prizes and the answer next month.