Devon Historic Churches Trust (DHCT) Cycle Ride
I am a little late in publishing the date of the 2025 cycle ride. It is taking place and will be on Saturday 13th September this year.
For many years now, Team West Hill has supported the Cycle Ride, generously sponsored by so many people in the village, raising funds for St Michael’s Church and the Devon Historic Churches Trust. It also a wonderful way of appreciating the special parish churches in our locality, as you cycle through the beautiful Devon countryside. I haven’t been out practising on my bike yet, but there is still time to be ready for 13th September.
St Michael’s will be open on 13th September for any visiting cyclists who need to stop for a rest. We usually have just a few names of visitors recorded by the end of the day.
We never know how many people are going to take part, but if you need more information, would like to join Team West Hill or sponsor them, please get in touch with:
Sue Bonnie 01404 812370
St Michael’s Church Project: NACRE
It is great news that the first stage of the construction and decoration works planned for the Narthex and the lighting in the Church and Narthex have now been completed and that the Narthex is in use again. As we return the bits and pieces from storage the room feels like ‘home’ again.
The IT system has been updated. A new TV monitor for visuals, having been kindly donated in place of the old projector and screen, gives a much clearer picture plus it’s user friendly. Together with the improved acoustics this makes a great area for singing worship songs – as we found at our July Café Church – picture attached.
Thank you again to everyone who has helped with the Nacre project, whether with financial or practical help. We look forward now to the next phase of work to make St Michael’s more welcoming to all and more Eco Friendly.
Why not pop in and take a peek! Pam Johns.
OTTERY FOOD BANK
23rd August 2025
Stocks are looking good.
The only thing we need is
Tinned Meat.
We have excess beans, teabags, baby milk and cat food.
Please don’t donate more of these for a good while.
Thanks, Chris
Food donations may be left in the box at the back of St Michael’s Church.
If you wish to make a monetary donation, please mail for our bank account details.
Barn Dance
Come and join us for a joyful all-age early evening Barn Dance to mark the new season.
Last year’s dance was a sell out and we were asked to put on another this year, so here it is!
St Michael’s Messy Church are kicking off the new term by inviting family and friends to join us and caller Jeremy Child at the RBL on
Friday September 19th
from 5.30 – 7.30pm.
Tickets cost:
adults £10, children 5-16 £5
Tickets available online from:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmichaels/1761772
Opera Nights
at the
Royal British Legion
Opera Nights is on holiday until September.