Parish Magazine 2020

Harlaston was well represented for the annual cycle ride with a team of four and a team of three taking up the challenge. 

The Riches family- Alistair, Joanne and Adamset off to Haunton and Clifton with Alistair then peeling off to continue 'here, there and everywhere' covering an impressive 38 miles.

Meanwhile 'the team of four' - Mick Brown, David Jackson, Keith and Liz Ridgway cycled to all the Mease Vallet churches taking in Wiggington en route and linking up at Chilcote after Mick and David had squeezed in a few extra churches, getting Seckington, Newton Regis and No-Mans Heath under their belts. From Chilcote we made our way through Netherseale to Grangewoodfor a welcome cuppa and a bite to eat before making our way back via Lullington and Edingale to the 'finish line' at Harlaston. A great day was had by all enjoying the glorious weather and taking in the beautiful countryside surrounding the villages, whilst raising funds for St. Matthew's - much needed of course this year.

A mention and thank you must go to a house in Haunton just up from the church who had a big banner and offered refreshments to participants which was much appreciated with the churches being closed this year. *

*Editors note. 2020 saw Covid restricions limiting the number of people who could meet, encouraging out door meetings rather than indoors, encouraging social distancing where possible. This meant that meeting inside churches may have been a risk, hence the ride was outside only.

2018. We had a rainy start – we met up at Elford church to commence the ride together. 

Taken from the Parish Magazine 2018

Our fabulous four- Mick Brown, David Jackson, Keith and Liz Ridgway- have done wonders again, gallantly taking up the challenge of participating in the Cycle Ride to help raise funds for St. Matthew's and for the Historic Churches Trust. Congratulations and thank you for all your efforts. Mixed weather didn't deter spirits and our intrepid cyclists covered 35 miles, visiting 16 churches. A great day was had by all.

Thanks also to Amanda, Wendy, Margaret and John for help on the refreshment rota. We had 15 visitors during the day.

From the Parish Magazine. 2017

Congratulations and thank you to Mick Brown and David Jackson who represented St. Matthew's in the annual Ride & Stride event, visiting many churches during the day, riding through sunshine and heavy showers. They would also like to thank everyone who sponsored them. They covered 36 miles in total and visited 11 churches.

We welcomed 14 visitors who enjoyed the tea, coffee and cakes supplied by the helpers on duty during the day. Thanks to them as well.

Sponsored Cycle- Ride and Stride Day Parish Magazine 2016

In spite of a very wet and miserable morning, our four wonderful volunteers set off on Saturday September 10th and between them travelled 77 miles and visited 30 churches. To Liz, Keith, Mick and Alistair we say a huge THANK YOU for all your effort and support for our church. 

Many thanks to everyone who helped with the serving of refreshments to the 21 visitors who called into St Matthew's during the day.

2014