THE service by candlelight began the Christmas services at St Margaret's Church, Corse which was followed by mince pies and mulled wine. At the family service Samantha Pates, a young church member, played Ode to Joy by Beethoven at the church organ to begin the service. On Christmas Eve the Christingle service was conducted by the Reverend Penny Hamer, curate, when the children took decorated drawings to the Christingle to help explain its meaning.

Corse and Staunton Youth Club meet in the village hall every Friday evening when the 7-10 year olds session is from 6.30-8pm and is followed by the older group of 11-16 year olds from 8.10-9.30pm. For more information, please contact Charlie or Christine on (01452) 840689.