December 2019  

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Parishioners gathered at St Oswald’s on Trinity Sunday to share celebrations with The Reverend Helen Molesworth following her Ordination to the Priesthood at Chester Cathedral. Helen is an Assistant Curate in the churches of St Oswald’s, Malpas, St John’s Threapwood and Holy Trinity Bickerton. Helen led her first celebration of Holy Communion joined by family, Read More …

Looking for a great evening out?  Enjoy live theatre comedy?  If you love or hate football – this play could be the next “Great Night Out” –  If your vicar has goals – this could be why!  Book while it’s in the North West 27th, 28th & 29th June 2019. It’s the 1977 -78 season; Read More …

Join Wrexham’s Football hero, Dixie McNeil, as he takes part in a live interview on Friday 28th June at TyPawb in Wrexham during the ‘Futbolka’ exhibition public event programme.  Joining award winning Peter Read for the hilarious comedy production show – Dixie will have live discussions during the interval of the Friday performance of “Dixie or Read More …

What happens when a football loving man marries a football hating woman? Dave and Holly argue every weekend and many Tuesday nights. Dave’s friend Vicar Joe, cancels weddings if they clash with Wrexham’s home matches – which doesn’t go down well with The Bishop. It is the 1977 -78 season; Dixie McNeil is king – Bill Shankly Read More …

Over 70 willing walkers turned out in the rain, from The Benefice of St Oswald’s Malpas with St John’s Threapwood and Holy Trinity, Bickerton and beyond, to take part in the Rector’s Ramble.  Covering almost 13 miles between them, Canon Davenport and Revd Helen Molesworth joined in fundraising fun, striding out along pathways, roads, fields Read More …

Are you ready to Ramble? Walk This Way! The Rector and Revd Helen invite you to sponsor them or come and join them on The Rector’s Ramble on Saturday 8thJune 2019 as they walk between Bickerton, Malpas and Threapwood Churches.   On a mission to share community spirit and raise funds for The United Benefice of Read More …

Meet the bumblebees and offer them breakfast… Lucy, PHD Researcher – National Botanic Garden of Wales. This column  focuses on some of the most amazing animals on the planet. The Insects. Before you turn the page– because you don’t like ‘creepy crawlies’ – give them a chance– find out about the incredible things they do. Read More …

St Oswald’s Church in Malpas was infused with excitement and enthusiasm when over thirty-five youngsters gathered for The Great Church Mouse Competition.       The competition was inspired by 5-year-old Idris from Malpas who loves making models at home with his mum, Marie Lumb.  Keen for a mouse making competition for Idris, Marie approached Ian Read More …