With only days to go until Christmas I are sure you are rushed off your feet what with the shopping and planning and relatives to visit. Why don't you give yourself some time off for a few moments peace and reflection and attend one of the Christmas Church Services in Tidworth or Ludgershall?

The Reverend Malcolm Freeman and his colleagues will be giving the following services over the next few days:

•  Sunday 23rd December, 9.30am, St James Church, Ludgershall. Parish Communion.
•  Sunday 23rd December, 11am, Holy Trinity Church, Tidworth. Parish Communion.
•  Sunday 23rd December, 6pm, Holy Trinity Church, Tidworth. A service of readings and carols.
•  Monday 24th December, 4pm, St James Church, Ludgershall. Crib and Cristingle Service for all the family.
•  Monday 24th December, 11.30pm, St James Church, Ludgershall and Holy Trinity Church, Tidworth. First Communion of Christmas.
•  Tuesday 25th December, 10am, St James Church, Ludgershall. Benefice Communion.

Merry Christmas to you all and here's looking forward to a happy and safe New Year in 2008.