* This Year and Next Year (2010/11 Calendar)
Debenham and Helmingham Benefice
Calendar of Events in 2010 and 2011
This list includes services, meetings and events which are not in the regular programme.
For regular services, see the home page for each church. For other regular events, look at the monthly dates link which you can find under Our News on the Debenham home page.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 January | Naming and Circumcision of Jesus: 6.30pm Holy Communion, Debenham |
| Sun 3 January | Last day for Wreath Festival at Framsden |
| Wed 6 January | Bible Study and Discussion Group led by Rev John Peck restarts, 10.30am for 10.45am at Debenham United Reformed Church, Chancery Lane. |
| Wed 6 January | PCC Debenham |
| Thu 7 January | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Saturday 9 January | Friends in Deed - cheque handover |
| Sunday 10 January | Friends in Deed meeting 3pm Dove Cottage |
| Mon 11 January | 10-noon: coffee morning at the Vicarage in aid of Spina Bifida. Many of you know Alan and Margaret Twyford, who have that condition, and they started a support group which meets in Roydon. Proceeds will go towards funds for that group. |
| Wed 13 January | Wardens meeting 7.30 Dove Cottage |
| Thu 14 January | WI Debenham, 7.30pm in Dove Cottage (not Leisure Centre) |
| Sunday 17 to Monday 25 January | Prayer for Christian Unity Week 2010 Churches around the world are marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 17th to 25th January. To mark the occasion this year, rather than simply talking or thinking about praying I thought it would be a good idea to do some praying! To launch the week there will be a service in St Mary Magdalene, Debenham at 7pm on Sunday 17 January, followed by a social and some refreshments in Dove Cottage, to which all Christians are invited in Debenham and the Benefice, irrespective of church. |
| Tue 19 January | Crow's Hall Country Fayre: full committee meeting, 8.15pm at Crow's Hall (reearranged from Tue 5 January) |
| Wed 20 January | PCC Helmingham |
| Sun 24 January |
PCC Framsden, after 11am service |
| Mon 25 January | Deadline for Together magazine: send material to Louse Berry, louiseberry1@btinternet.com before this date. |
| Thu 28 January |
Mothers' Union, 2.30pm in Dove Cottage Greater Chapter meeting, 7.30pm in Dove Cottage |
| Tue 2 February | Candlemas (Presentation of Christ in the Temple): 8am Holy Communion at Debenham |
| Thu 4 February | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Mon 8 February | 10-noon: coffee morning at the Vicarage for Spina Bifida |
| Thu 11 February | Aspall Church Meeting, 7.30pm at Aspall Hall |
| Sat 13 February | Soup Lunch, 12-2 in Dove Cottage, Debenham. £4.50 for choice of homemade soup and bread roll, dessert, tea and coffee, raffle. |
| Sun 14 February | Snowdrop Festival at Framsden Begins with 10.30 am Framsden Thanksgiving Service. Masses of snowdrops in the grounds and displays in the Church, which will be open at all times. |
| Wed 17 February |
Ash Wednesday (start of Lent). Holy Communion 10am at Debenham. Pettaugh History Society ‘Pettaugh Saved’: Religion in Pettaugh |
| Sat 20 February |
A peal attempt at Debenham in the morning, rung by Suffolk ringers as part of their peal week and should include some local ringers. Pancake Lunch at St Catherine’s, Pettaugh from 12 pm – 2 pm. Comprising soup and sweet and savoury pancakes. This will be solely in aid of our two adopted charities: Debenham First Responders and The Prisoners’ Education Trust. Tickets from Pettaugh Stores, tel: 01473 892090 or 890263. |
| Sun 21 February | The New Elders will be commissioned on 21st February by the Archdeacon, the Venerable Judy Hunt, at Debenham’s 9.30a.m. service. |
| Thu 25 February |
Lent Course: Meditation and Prayer (1). |
| Fri 26 February | Annual Quiz at Winston. See Together magazine page 9. |
| Tue 2 March |
Lent Course: What’s special about Easter? (1) |
| Wed 3 March | Annual Parochial Church Meeting Helmingham |
| Thu 4 March | Lent Course: Meditation and Prayer (2). 7.30pm at the Vicarage, 6 Raedwald Way, Debenham. Led by the Ministry Team. Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm)? |
| Fri 5 March | WOMEN’S DAY OF PRAYER “LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD”. Come to a Service prepared by the Women of Cameroon on 5th March 2010 at 2.00pm at the United Reformed Church. EVERYONE WELCOME. Speaker Reverend Mary Playford. Refreshments provided |
| Fri 5 March | Philosophy 7: Speaker Prof William Horbury, The historical Jesus,1910-2010: A hundred years of debate. He is Professor of Jewish and Early Christian Studies, and Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. A talk and discussion evening for the seven parishes in the Debenham and Helmingham Benefice. 7.30 for 8pm at Winston Schoolroom, near Debenham. Chairman M. Crawshaw OBE. Open to all. Refreshments available before the meeting. Donations towards expenses welcomed. |
| Tue 9 March | Lent Course: What’s special about Easter? (2) 1.45-3.45pm at Pettaugh Hall (IP14 6DL). This course follows on from the Helmingham Advent Course and will focus on the meaning of the cross, and include space for questions, discussion, and thoughtful reflection. Led by the Rector. Details from the Rector (01728 861073) or Belinda Bulsing (01473 890234). |
| Thu 11 March | Lent Course: Meditation and Prayer (3) 7.30pm at the Vicarage, 6 Raedwald Way, Debenham. Led by the Ministry Team. |
| Sat 13 March |
Diocesan Synod, from 9/9.30am 10-12 Friends in Deed Coffee Morning, Dove Cottage, Debenham. This year we are raising money for HOPS (http://midsuffolkhops.org.uk) and the Helen and Douglas House Hospices (www.helenanddouglas.org.uk); see www.friendsindeed.org.uk for more information. |
| Sun 14 March | Mothering Sunday Extra at Framsden: 10.30am Mothers' day service Framsden annual litter pick, 9.30am at Hill Farm. (From Together magazine) |
| Mon 15 March | PCC Kenton |
| Tue 16 March | Lent Course: What’s special about Easter? (3) 1.45-3.45pm at Pettaugh Hall (IP14 6DL). This course follows on from the Helmingham Advent Course and will focus on the meaning of the cross, and include space for questions, discussion, and thoughtful reflection. Led by the Rector. Details from the Rector (01728 861073) or Belinda Bulsing (01473 890234). |
| Thu 18 March | Lent Course: Meditation and Prayer (4) 7.30pm at the Vicarage, 6 Raedwald Way, Debenham. Led by the Ministry Team. |
| Fri 19 March |
Joseph of Nazareth (CW) E A S T E R P R E L U D E with Suffolk Singers |
| Sat 20 March | Soup Lunch, 12-2 in Dove Cottage, Debenham. £4.50 for choice of homemade soup and bread roll, dessert, tea and coffee, raffle. |
| Fri 26 March | Philosophy 7: Is abortion seriously immoral? Speaker Dr Jayne Kavanagh (Jayne leads the Medical Ethics and Law Unit at UCL Medical School (www.medsch.ucl.ac.uk). A talk and discussion evening for the seven parishes in the Debenham and Helmingham Benefice. 7.30 for 8pm at Winston Schoolroom, near Debenham. Chairman M. Crawshaw OBE. Open to all. Refreshments available before the meeting. Donations towards expenses welcomed. |
| Mon 29 March | 7.30pm in Debenham St Mary Magdalene, Holy Communion and address on the meaning of the cross [i] |
| Tue 30 March | 7.30pm in Debenham St Mary Magdalene, Holy Communion and address on the meaning of the cross [ii] |
| Wed 31 March | 7.30pm in Debenham St Mary Magdalene, Holy Communion and address on the meaning of the cross [iii] |
| Thu 1 April |
Maundy Thursday No Ministry Team meeting this month |
| Fri 2 April |
Good Friday |
| Sat 3 April | 7.30pm A service of Tenebrae, Debenham - venue to be advised (hymns and readings for Easter Eve) |
| Sun 4 April | Easter Sunday Aspall: 8am Holy Communion Debenham: 9.30am Holy Communion Kenton: 11am Holy Communion Helmingham/Framsden: 9.30am Holy Communion (combined service) Pettaugh/Winston: 11am Holy Communion (combined service) Framsden: afternoon egg events |
| Sat 10 April |
Bell ringing peal attempt at Debenham (approx 3hrs ringing) Sainsbury Singers 7pm at Framsden Church, in aid of church funds and East Anglia Childrens' Hospice. Cost £5 (£3 aged 15 and under) including wine and cheese during the interval. Tickets from 01473 890226 or 01473 890635. |
| Mon 19 April | Annual Parochial Church Meeting Kenton |
| Wed 21 April | Benefice Wardens' Meeting, at the Vicarage 7.30p.m. |
| Sat 24 April | An evening of Anecdotes and Antiques Saturday 24th April at 7.30pm At Gosbeck Village Hall (please note the change of date from 17th April as printed in Together magazine) In aid of St. Mary’s Helmingham church bell restoration fund Former auctioneer Alan Smith giving a light hearted talk on his experience in the antiques trade, sharing his expertise when inspecting pieces of interest. Tickets £7.50 to include Light buffet (01473 890413/890805). Bar available |
| Sun 25 April |
Helmingham: Baptism, Phoebe Ella Rose Flatt, 2pm Annual Parochial Church Meeting Framsden |
| Mon 26 April | Annual Parochial Church Meeting Pettaugh |
| Thu 6 May | Archdeacon Judy's visitation for Churchwardens in Hartismere, Hoxne and Loes Deaneries. At St Mary’s Church, Redgrave at 7.30pm. Election (Local and/or National): Dove Cottage in use all day Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm)? |
| Sat 8 May | Trianon Music Group: Trianon in the Community Concert 7.30pm St Mary Magdalene Church, Debenham. See www.tmg.org.uk |
| Sun 9 May | 6.30pm Evening service at Helmingham - not 9.30am |
| Fri 14 May | St Matthias the Apostle |
| Sun 16 May | Crow's Hall Country Fayre, Crow's Hall, Debenham, from 1 to 6pm. In aid of the Church Benefice and another charity to be announced. For more details see the website www.onesuffolk.co.uk/crowshallcountryfayre or contact Tony Hutt (01728 860173). |
| Wed 19 May | WALKING WITH WORDS (see www.debenhamsuffolk.org.uk/newsmain/news_item.asp?NewsID=721) A circular walk in and around Debenham with poems, words and stories along the way led by the extraordinary poet and performer Dean Parkin www.deanparkin.co.uk This walk will take place around the lake and Hoggs Kiss Wood, along a field and bridleways , ending with a visit to St Mary Magdalene Church where refreshments will be served in Dove Cottage. Date: Wednesday 19th May - Start time: 10am - Duration 1.5 hours - Distance - 2.5 miles - Location Debenham - Start - Cemetery Car Park, Aspall Road, IP14 6QE - Cost £4 adults & £2 children (4 - 16 years). Half the proceeds will go to St. Mary Magdalene Church. |
| Fri 21 May | Philosophy 7: A visit to Redgrave Fen (evening) - proposed date. With Cathy Smith, Suffolk Wildlife Trust. |
| Thu 3 June | Election (Local and/or National): Dove Cottage in use all day Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 5 June | Diocesan Synod, from 9/9.30am Wedding, Winston Wedding, Debenham 2pm (Claire Holme, Samula Jacobs) |
| Sat 12 June |
Framsden Fete (afternoon) Wedding, Debenham 2pm (Styles/Alexander) |
| Fri 18 to Sun 27 June | Debenham Arts Festival: to find out more about the festival or to find out how to get involved visit www.debenhamartsfestival.co.uk |
| Sat 19 June | Winston Fete (afternoon) |
| Sun 20 June | Debenham Street Fayre 1 - 6pm
There will be approx 50 quality stalls, live music by local bands including the Samba Band, Morris Dancers, Bouncy slide and assault course. Plenty of Food. Teas Coffees Soft Drinks and Cakes are for Donation only from the Red Lion. There will be FREE Face Painting and Balloon animals. Raffle with many prizes. There is NO CHARGE for entrance or parking the day is held to encourage everyone to have fun with as little expense as possible. Organisers: Gerry Baxter & Frankie Winrow-Giffin, gerryrbaxter1@hotmail.com. For more information see http://www.debenhamsuffolk.org.uk/newsmain/news_item.asp?NewsID=680 |
| Fri 25 to Sun 27 June | The Annual Art Exhibition held at St Mary’s church, Debenham |
| Thu 1 July | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 10 July | 10.00-13.30 Peal attempt, Debenham |
| Wed 14 July | Bellringing veterans afternoon, Debenham |
| Sat 17 to Fri 23 July | Open Churches Week. (All churches in the Benefice are open during daylight hours except Aspall) |
| Thu 5 August | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm)? |
| Sat 28 August | Wedding Debenham (Sillett/Wynne) |
| Thu 2 September | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 4 September | Wedding Debenham 2pm (Nichols/Sutton) |
| Fri 17 September | Philosophy 7: Speaker Sir Brian Heap (Vice-President, European Academies Science Advisory Council of the Royal Society), topic to be announced (changed from 10 September) A talk and discussion evening for the seven parishes in the Debenham and Helmingham Benefice. 7.30 for 8pm at Winston Schoolroom, near Debenham. Chairman M. Crawshaw OBE. Open to all. Refreshments available before the meeting. Donations towards expenses welcomed. |
| Sat 11 September |
Wedding in Helmingham, Tollemache A recorder event in Pettaugh church (from Together magazine). No more details known. |
| Thu 7 October | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 16 October | Framsden Harvest Supper (provisional) |
| Thu 4 November | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 6 November | Diocesan Synod, from 9/9.30am |
| Sat 13 November | Framsden Church Bazaar (provisional) |
| December (TBC) | Framsden Wreath Festival |
| Thu 2 December | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 4 December | (Provisional date) Christmas Bazaar 2-4pm in Debenham Community Centre (www.debenhamleisurecentre.co.uk). A St Mary's fundraising event. Free admission. |
| Sat 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sun 26 December |
Provisional: United Benefice Service Back to Church Sunday (see www.backtochurch.co.uk or http://www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org/pages/mission/B2CS/b2cs.htm |
| Date | Event |
| Sat 3 September | Bell ringing peal attempt at Debenham (approx 3hrs ringing) |