Cople, Bedfordshire

Cardington Summer Bonanza
2017-09-24 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cardington Village Hall, Cardington, Bedford

Coffee Morning
2017-11-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
In Aid of
Bedford Daycare Hospice
Plants, cakes and Christmas cards for sale
Raffle
Eileen and Jean

Christmas Fayre
2017-12-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us for
Competitions and Raffles
Various Stalls
Home made cakes and preserves
Fancy Goods
Refreshments
Admission Adults £1
Children Free

Safari Supper
2018-02-03 19:00 - 23:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The Friends of Cople Church invite you to participate in the annual Safari Supper on Saturday 3rd February meeting at 19:00 in All Saints Church, ticket price £15 per head.
This is a very popular and fun event and allows people to meet folk from the village who they may normally not have contact with. If you are not familiar with the format, when you meet at the church you will be given the address of your host for your starter, and at that venue you will be informed where your main course will be served. Finally we meet back at the church for dessert.
The evening has been so successful because of our volunteer hosts, who over the years have provided some wonderful meals and hospitality, but we need new blood! So please take the plunge, especially if new to the village, and come along and volunteer to host 4-6 guests for a starter or a main course. There is a budget, and you can claim back from the Friends if you wish.
Tickets are available from Miles Tetley (miles.tetley@tesco.net or 07738 999340) and Quentin Dawson (07810 244343).

Pantomime - Snow White and Some Dwarfs
2018-03-09 - 2018-03-10 | Bedfordshire
Cople Players, on behalf of the Friends of Cople Church are preparing to inflict the crime of pantomime on the good citizens of Cople once more.
On Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March 2018, three performances of Snow White and Some Dwarfs will take place in the village hall.
Cast and crew are hard at work, perfecting their lines and performances – well perfecting may be a bit of an exaggeration, but they are showing willing. It promises to be a memorable experience, though possibly not in the way intended.
Tickets will be available in February, so put the dates in your diary – more details to follow, but here are the prices.
Friday night £10 per person
Saturday Matinee £8 Adults / £5 Children under 14
Saturday night £12 per person

Table Top Sale
2018-04-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
In aid of All Saints Church
A great chance to sell or buy bric a brac and homemade items
Refreshments and raffle
Entry 50p per person
Table pre-booking required £8 / table

Tea at Woodlands
2018-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | 14 Woodlands Close, Cople, 14 Woodlands Close, Cople
Afternoon tea from 4pm
Bear Hunt 4pm to 5pm
Music from 5pm
£5 adults, Sheerhatch Primary School and under 5’s free
Family ticker £10
Raffle
Organised by Sheerhatch Primary Achool Rotakids Club
in aid of Rotary’s Polio Eradication Campaign and other local causes

Fete & Novelty Dog Show
2018-06-16 12:30 - 16:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, COPLE

FETE & NOVELTY DOG SHOW
Novelty Dog Show at 1.00pm
Entries from 12.30pm – register on the day
or ring 07711 680984 for details
*** Tombola *** Stalls galore! ***
*** Coconut Shy *** Sideshows *** Bouncy Castle ***
*** Barbecue Lunches *** Teas *** Pimms Tent ***
Grand Prize Draw to be drawn at 3.00pm
ENTRY BY LUCKY NUMBER – PROGRAMME £1
(SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN FREE)

Barn Dance
2018-06-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW
The Friends of Cople Church are holding their very popular, annual Barn Dance
Dancing to Keyy’s Eye
Pig Roast
Bar
£15 each

Rounders 2018
2018-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
INTER VILLAGE FRIENDLY ROUNDERS & SPORTS GAMES
5.00pm AT COPLE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
Cople vs Cardington friendly Inter-village Rounders & Sports games to raise money for the Friends of Cople and Friends of Cardington church
it’s just a bit of social fun! Although the game will be dependent on the weather.
Can you bat, bowl or run a rounder? – Sign up by Thursday 23rd August with your village team captain, cheerleaders and cake makers are also very welcome.
Cardington Team Captain is ALICE BAKER,
Cople Team Captain is SALLY COBBAN.
£5 entry for players
We are playing on the playing field by the Cople Social Club. The club will be open for refreshments.
Any questions, call or text your captain. Please take a few moments to read the ‘friendly rules’ by clicking HERE (PDF)

A Career in Wildlife...
2018-09-29 19:15 - 22:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
THE FRIENDS OF COPLE CHURCH PRESENT
Steve Halton
A Career in Wildlife, Tales of the Good, the Amazing and the Funny
Cople Village Hall 7.15pm for 7.30 start
Tickets £12.50 Supper included
Licensed Bar and Raffle (donations of prizes would be appreciated)
Please bring your own nibbles
Miles 07738 999340 milotetley@gmail.com

Quentin 07852 169833
Charlie 07790 335284

Wear It Pink
2018-10-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Raising awareness of Breast Cancer
Live Music, Raffle
It is a light hearted evening in aid of a good cause
Wear pink
Everyone Welcome

Xmas Fayre
2018-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
This fayre is run by the Cople Over 60s Club
Admission £1, children free

Christmas Celebration
2018-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The concert to celebrate a magical start to the festive season.
There will be a varied programme of poetry, prose and musical items specially chosen to evoke the traditional images of Christmas – some lighthearted, some more serious, some old and familiar, but also some newer offerings.
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the singing of many well-loved songs and carols.
Mince pies and mulled wine will be served during an interval.
No tickets necessary, come early to get a comfortable seat
There will be no charge for this event, there will be a retiring collection for the Malawi Orphan Fund, in support of the Home of Hope in Malawi

Safari Supper
2019-02-02 19:00 - 22:30 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The annual, very popular, Safari Supper, on behalf of the Friends of Cople Church, takes place this year on Saturday 2nd February.
The evening begins and ends at the Church but the starters and main courses are hosted in smaller groups at a number of homes in the village
Tickets will be £15.00, and are available from myself and Quentin.
Miles: milotetley@gmail.com or 07738 999340
Quentin: 07852 169833
More offers to host starters and main courses are always welcome, please contact Miles or Quentin.

Barn Dance
2019-07-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW

Safari Supper
2020-02-08 19:00 - 22:30 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Our annual and very popular village-wide Safari Supper
Meet at the church at 7:00pm
Offers to host starters and main courses would be most welcome
Tickets £15.00
For offers of help or tickets please contact: Miles: milotetley@gmail.com or 07738 999340 or Quentin: 07852 169833
Proceeds to Friends of Cople Church
Please note, previously we posted this as 1st Feb, the event is actually for the 8th Feb

Spring Quiz & Supper CANCELLED
2020-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
This event has been cancelled due to Covid-19 Issues
Two-course hot meal included
Bring your own drinks and nibbles
Tables of six – come with your own team or we can put you on a table
Tickets £8.50 pp
Contact Sue on 01234 838560 or Karen 07986 549462
Email: karenjjoynes@gmail.com

Church Fete 2020 ON HOLD
2020-06-13 | Bedfordshire
This event is under review

Hold the date open.
If you can help or have any ideas for new stalls please phone June on 01234 831705

Barn Dance CANCELLED
2020-06-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled

The very popular annual Barn Dance is again to be held at Oak Farm.
Details to be announced
Friends of Cople Church

BBQ - CANCELLED
2021-08-21 15:00 - 19:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Due to an inclement weather forecast, this event has been postponed.
We are looking at an alternative date which I will communicate in the near future.
Apologies for the short notice, but better to be pragmatic about this.
Regards,
Miles

Open to all comers
We will be cooking burgers and sausages, plus vegetarian options, with trimmings
BYO salad and desserts
We have a bar selling alcohol and soft drinks
Bring chairs and rugs if you wish
Visit the tower with Mike Vacher
Raffle
Funds to the Friends of Cople Church for the upkeep of the grade 1 listed building
Please bring CASH as there are no card facilities

Rounders 2021
2021-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Ladies and Gentlemen of Cople,

After a missing a year, the annual Rounders Competition between Cople and Cardington for the “Bashes” trophy, will take place on Cople Playing field near the Sports and Social Club on:

Friday 27th August 2021 @ 18:30

The Sports and Social Club bar will open at 18:00, to take advantage of the athletes need to re-hydrate.

We need volunteers to take part in the team for which entry or participation, will be £5. All ages are welcome, especially those who are fleet of foot and have good hand-eye coordination.

Two years ago Cople thrashed Cardington, much to their disgust. The fact that Cople provided the umpire had nothing whatsoever to do with it. But in the spirit of fair play, Cardington will be supplying the umpire this year – it will of course make no difference to the result at all!

We will also be running a cake stall, which is of course the food of choice of rounders players. So if you fancy your hand at baking and wish to donate a cake please do so, bringing it on the evening or dropping off to me before the day. (7 Woodlands Close).

Funds raised will be split between the Friends of Cople Church and Friends of Cardington Church.

So please come along and take part or support, eat cake and drink.

Regards,

Miles

Gin Night
2021-11-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The Friends of Cople Church

We are pleased to announce that the much-touted Gin Event will finally take place on Saturday 27th November in the Village Hall at 7:00pm.
The ticket price is £15, for which you will get:
A Gin glass to take away – so we do not have to do any washing up!
A token for 1 Gin or 2 soft drinks.
Food (pate, cheese, cold meats, bread, fruit). Feel free to bring crisps, etc.
Tonics, ice, and additions (lime, lemon, etc.).
A table quiz.
Philla will serenade you.
Further gin tokens can be purchased at £10 for 3 or £4 for 1 – there will be many different gins to try.
Seating will be communal, so there is no need to be part of or make up a party.
Plus! Win the coveted Cople Flavoured Gin Trophy!
There will be a competition to identify the best flavoured gin made by yourselves. Entry is free, simply requiring a 25ml bottle of your gin, just showing the flavour (sloe, blackberry, orange, rhubarb, strawberry, chilli, etc.) You can enter more than one flavour.
The cost of being a judge is £10 payable on the night – you will have to taste the gins (an onerous task) and identify your top 3. The voting mechanism will be explained on the night.
There will be a bar selling wine, beer, cider, and soft drinks if you need a break from gin or it is not you tipple of choice.
There will be a raffle, so prize donations will be gratefully received, and at the end of the evening part used bottles of gin will be auctioned.
If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact:
Miles Tetley – 07738 999340 or milotetley@gmail.com
Charlie Porter – 07790 335284
Please note, The Friends can now take card payments.
The Friends of Cople Church
The Friends raise money for the upkeep of the historic Grade 1 listed All Saints Church in Cople and many of you will have attended events we have run – safari supper, barn dance, pantomimes, talks, quizzes, etc.
The fund-raising committee do all the organising, but often we are short of helpers on the night to serve food or drink, be on the door to check tickets etc., or simply help set up and clear up.
So, we are looking for volunteers to help at events. The benefit of doing this is that helpers get free entry – you can still enjoy the event and eat and drink. If you are new to the village, it is a great way to meet people.
So, if you wish to get involved in this way please contact:
Miles Tetley – 07738 999340 or milotetley@gmail.com

Litter Pick
2022-01-30 10:30 - 23:30 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Sunday 30th January 2022 meet outside Cople church at 10.30am
All equipment provided. Please wear suitable clothing & sturdy footwear.
Please bring your own hand sanitiser. Masks Optional.
Event contact: Anne Pape clerk@cople-pc.co.uk

Cople Sale Trail
2022-05-07 10:30 - 15:00 | Bedfordshire
Sell from your front garden. Have a stall to get rid of all those things you no longer need.
£5 to register
Refreshments at the church
Funds raised from stall fees will go to Cople Church
Call Julie to sign up, 01234 838623 or jjscherrer@gmail.com
Maps will be available on our Facebook page nearer the time, and from the church on the day

Flower Festival
2022-06-04 - 2022-06-05 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Flower Festival
To celebrate The Queens Platinum Jubilee Cople Church will host a flower festival on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June.
We would like it to be a community event to represent our village. It would be perfect if all clubs and organisations, groups of people, families or individuals took part.
The theme, of course, will be the Queen. Garden flowers, wildflowers, greenery and if you wish to use bought flowers. It is your choice.
It is not a competition, a simple vase of flowers is always a delight. The church will be open on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June for you to deliver or arrange your flowers.
If you would like to take part please or would like further information please contact Eileen Brooks on 01234 838519, email efbrooks@btinternet.com
More information about the event will be available in May’s Cople News

Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
2022-06-04 12:00 - 23:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Noon – Cople Sports Bar opens
12.30-14.30 Sports on the playing fields: tug of war, footgolf, darts etc. All free other than Bar and BBQ
12.30-16.30 Flower Festival and cake competition in the Church
14.30 unil all gone – BBQ sponsored by Piggotts Butchers
15.00 to 19.30 Live music by Scraping the Barrel on the main stage and music quiz hosted by Miles
20.00 to late – The Five Bells hosts live music with Philla

Bring as picnic and come in fancy dress from the last 70 years

Barn Dance
2022-06-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW
Friends of Cople Church
After the disappointment of having to cancel the Safari Supper in February, we are glad to announce that the Barn Dance is planned to go ahead. The last two years have taught us that we cannot say with absolute certainty, but the intention is to hold it at the usual location, Oak Farm, Northill on Saturday 25th June. The band, Kelly’s Eye, has been booked, so all we need is people to come and dance – or just eat the barbecued pork and drink from the bar. So, start practising your Dosey Does, Promenading and Stripping the Willow!
This is a very popular event, so I would suggest you get your ticket requests in early. Tickets will be priced at £17.50 and will go on sale immediately. We ask that tickets be paid for at time of request or at least before the night, and to make that easier the bank details for bank transfer payment can be found below. Remember to tell us of any dietary requirements.
We are looking at other events for later in the year – a repeat of the successful and popular Gin Night is a possibility – albeit tweaked, and there is the threat of another Panto. Oh yes there is!
These events are run to raise funds for the upkeep of All Saints Church in Cople. With two years of expenditure, with very little ability to raise funds, our bank balance is at its lowest since 2004, and the Friends charity was founded in 2003.
We are lucky that we have some people who make regular or one-off donations during the year which helps, so if you would like to make a donation, the bank details are as follows:
Bank: Lloyds
Sort Code: 309066
Account No: 03064452
Account Name: “The Friends of All Saints Church Cople”
And if you want to do gift aid, please contact Sally Gilpin, our treasurer on sally@sjtax.co.uk

The Graveyard Shift
2022-07-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Bedfordshire
Cople Graveyard Work Morning
We need volunteers to maintain the beauty and peace of the graveyard on Grange Lane.
Please contact either June on 01234 831705 or Rev’d Lynne Sandle at cmwvicar@gmail.com
Gardening equipment would be helpful so please contact us for what to bring

Bashers Trophy
2022-08-26 18:00 - 21:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The annual rounders match of Cope V Cardington held on the playing fields by the Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople
Bar opens 6pm, also raffle and cakes on sale
Match starts 6.30pm
Funds raised shared between the Friends group in each village.
If you wish to play, umpire or score please contact Sally Gilpin by email sally@sjtax.co.uk
Participation £5
