2009 Calendar
Debenham and Helmingham Benefice
Calendar of Events in 2009
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.
| Wed 7 January | Wardens’ meeting |
| Thu 8 January | Team meeting (generally 1st Thursday of each month), 7.30pm; starting with Communion (open to all) |
| Fri 9 January | Elders’ meeting (Debenham) |
| Mon 12 January | PCC Pettaugh |
| Wed 14 January | PCC Debenham |
| Sat 17 January | Soup Lunch, Dove Cottage 12-2pm |
| Mon 19 January | PCC Kenton |
| Tue 20 January | PCC Helmingham |
| Wed 21 January | PCC Framsden |
| Sat 24 January | Social event for Week of prayer for Christian Unity, 7.30-9 in Dove Cottage, Debenham |
| Thu 5 February | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 21 February | Soup Lunch, Dove Cottage 12-2pm |
| Mon 23 February | PCC Winston |
| Fri 27 February | Winston Quiz |
| Sat 28 February | Diocesan Synod, Ipswich |
| Mon 1 March |
Lent Course, Session 1
“These three... FAITH, HOPE and LOVE” led by Rev Penny and Chris Wilkes
The five Mondays of March at 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm at 23 Moores Close, Debenham
St Paul’s thirteen verses take us to the heart of what it means to be a Christian (1 Corinthians 13 v13). See www.yorkcourses.co.uk
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| Tue 3 March | Helmingham Vestry and Annual Parochial Church Meeting |
| Wed 4 March |
Benefice Lent Course, Session 1
“We have a goodly heritage” led by Rev Patrick Cotton
Wednesday March 4th, 18th and 25th at Aspall Hall, 7.30pm.
A course to remind us of the value of just some of our treasures, that we may appreciate them more, and more confidently share them with others.
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| Thu 5 March | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Fri 6 March |
Women’s World Day of Prayer, 2pm in St Mary Magdalene Church, Debenham This year’s service comes from Papua New Guinea: "In Christ There Are Many Members Yet One Body " Speaker: Rev Barbara Gallagher (Barbara was attached to Debenham during her training) |
| Fri 6 March |
Philosophy Seven: 7.30/8pm, in Winston Schoolroom (next to Winston Church) |
| Sun 8 March | “Friends in deeds” meeting 3pm Dove Cottage |
| Mon 9 March |
Lent Course, Session 2
“These three... FAITH, HOPE and LOVE” led by Rev Penny and Chris Wilkes
The five Mondays of March at 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm at 23 Moores Close, Debenham
St Paul’s thirteen verses take us to the heart of what it means to be a Christian (1 Corinthians 13 v13). See www.yorkcourses.co.uk
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| Wed 11 March | PCC Debenham |
| Mon 16 March |
Lent Course, Session 3
“These three... FAITH, HOPE and LOVE” led by Rev Penny and Chris Wilkes
The five Mondays of March at 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm at 23 Moores Close, Debenham
St Paul’s thirteen verses take us to the heart of what it means to be a Christian (1 Corinthians 13 v13). See www.yorkcourses.co.uk
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| Wed 18 March |
Benefice Lent Course, Session 2
“We have a goodly heritage” led by Rev Patrick Cotton
Wednesday March 4th, 18th and 25th at Aspall Hall, 7.30pm.
A course to remind us of the value of just some of our treasures, that we may appreciate them more, and more confidently share them with others.
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| Sat 21 March | Friends in Deed stall, 9.30 to 11.00am Shop for Mothering Sunday, Outside Websters' Newsagents, Small articles for Mothers Day presents on sale plus special cakes for special Mums. See www.friendsindeed.org.uk Friends in Deed is a group of young people who have come together to organise fund-raising activities. This year the money raised will be donated to the Kariandusi Trust which funds schools in Kenya (www.kariandusi.co.uk). Soup Lunch 12-2 Dove Cottage 2pm Site Meeting, Crows Hall |
| Mon 23 March |
Lent Course, Session 4
“These three... FAITH, HOPE and LOVE” led by Rev Penny and Chris Wilkes
The five Mondays of March at 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm at 23 Moores Close, Debenham
St Paul’s thirteen verses take us to the heart of what it means to be a Christian (1 Corinthians 13 v13). See www.yorkcourses.co.uk
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| Wed 25 March | Lady Day (Annunciation of Our Lord to the Virgin Mary) Benefice Lent Course, Session 3
“We have a goodly heritage” led by Rev Patrick Cotton
Wednesday March 4th, 18th and 25th at Aspall Hall, 7.30pm.
A course to remind us of the value of just some of our treasures, that we may appreciate them more, and more confidently share them with others.
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| Sat 28 March | At Debenham 10.00-13.30 Suffolk ringers attempting a peal of Bristol surprise major |
| Sun 29 March | 10am the Venerable Geoffrey Arrand, retiring Archdeacon, will be celebrating and officiating at the Benefice Service in Debenham |
| Mon 30 March |
Lent Course, Session 5
“These three... FAITH, HOPE and LOVE” led by Rev Penny and Chris Wilkes
The five Mondays of March at 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm at 23 Moores Close, Debenham
St Paul’s thirteen verses take us to the heart of what it means to be a Christian (1 Corinthians 13 v13). See www.yorkcourses.co.uk
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| Thu 2 April |
Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Mon 6 April | Holy Communion 7.30pm Church, Debenham |
| Tues 7 April | Holy Communion 7.30pm Church, Debenham no bellringing practice in Holy week |
| Wed 8 April | Holy Communion 10-10.30 Church, Debenham Holy Communion 7.30pm Church, Debenham |
| Thu 9 April | Maundy Thursday: Holy Communion 7.30pm Church, Debenham followed by the opportunity to sit quietly in the church |
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Fri 10 April Good Friday |
9am Walk with the Cross from Aspall Church to Debenham Church. All welcome. Meet at Aspall Church 10am Parish Worship in Debenham, followed by coffee and hot cross buns in Dove Cottage 12-1pm First Hour at the Cross, Winston Church 2-3pm Last Hour Meditation, Debenham Church |
| Sat 11 April | Stall on the green in Debenham, in aid of Winston Schoolroom. See Together magazine for more details. Coffee Morning 10-12 in Dove Cottage in aid of Kenton Church 7pm A service of Tenebrae, Debenham Church (hymns and readings for Easter Eve) |
| Mon 20 April | Kenton Annual Parochial Church Meeting |
| Thu 23 April | Meeting about Dementia 7.30pm Dove Cottage (see Debenham Parish Magazine) |
| Sat 25 April | St Mark: Holy Communion 8am Church, Debenham Ramble and Ploughman’s Lunch: 10-12 (ramble), 12-2 (lunch) in Dove Cottage (You can go to either or both!) |
| Sun 26 April | Framsden Annual Parochial Church Meeting |
| Mon 27 April | Pettaugh Annual Parochial Church Meeting |
| Wed 29 April | Debenham Annual Parochial Church Meeting |
| Fri 1 May | Philosophy Seven: 7.30/8pm Winston Schoolroom (next to Winston Church) What Use is Philosophy? Dr Bill Pollard, Lecturer in Philosophy at Edinburgh University. Open to all. Refreshments available from 7.30pm. Chairman M. Crawshaw OBE. Donations towards expenses welcomed. |
| Sat 2 May | Sue Woods, Coffee Morning for Will Bishop, cycling for Christian Aid 10-12, Dove Cottage |
| Thu 7 May | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 9 May | Framsden Church working party, 10am-1pm, lunch provided. Phone Iain Lovelace-Taylor if you can help. |
| 10 – 16 May | Christian Aid Week (Debenham, Framsden, Kenton, Pettaugh and Winston). If you want to help, contact Chris Wilkes 860633. More details in Debenham Parish Magazine pp15/17. |
| Wed 13 May | Discussion about music in Debenham Church, choosing hymns for the following month or so. At 11a.m. in Dove Cottage. |
| Thu 14 May |
Matthias the Apostle: 8am Church, Debenham |
| Sun 17 May |
Crow's Hall Country Fayre, Crow's Hall, Debenham, from 1 to 6pm.
This is going to be a traditional Country Fayre held in the grounds of Crows Hall (www.crows-hall.co.uk). In aid of the Church Benefice and St John Ambulance. For more details see the website www.onesuffolk.co.uk/crowshallcountryfayre or contact Tony Hutt (01728 860173). More details are also in Debenham Parish Magazine for May, pp33 and 29-32.
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| Mon 1 June |
Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth: 7p.m. Holy Communion, Debenham |
| Thu 4 June | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Friday 5 June | Philosophy Seven: 7.30/8pm Winston Schoolroom (next to Winston Church) Restoration of a national nature reserve Cathy Smith, Education Officer for Suffolk Wildlife Trust Open to all. Refreshments available from 7.30pm. Chairman M. Crawshaw OBE. Donations towards expenses welcomed. |
| Sat 6 June | Diocesan Synod |
| Mon 8 June | Kenton PCC |
| Fri 12 June | St Barnabas 7pm. Holy Communion Debenham |
| Sat 13 June | Winston Fete, 2pm. See Together magazine for more details. |
| Sun 14 June | Garden open in Winston: Barley Farmhouse, Thorpe Lane (Pollards) in aid of church funds. See Together magazine for more details. |
| Tue 16 June | PCC Helmingham |
| Wed 17 June | Deanery Synod, Ashfield |
| Sat 20 June |
Framsden Church Fete. In the churchyard. Plenty of parking space. pm: Wedding in Debenham |
| Wed 24 June |
Birth of John the Baptist: service at 10a.m., Debenham |
| 26 to 28 June |
33rd Annual Art Exhibition, St Mary Magdalene, Debenham Friday 26 June: 10.30 am - 8.00 pm Pictures for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds for Church Restoration. Bell Ringing on Saturday Afternoon. Light Refreshments Available Sunday Services: Organisers: Mary E Walker (secretary, 01728 860434) and Pam Steel-Jessop (coordinator) |
| Sat 27 June | 2-6pm: Athelington Hall, near Eye “Our Bishop’s vision”—presentation for Archdeaconry of Suffolk Bishop Nigel will be outlining the shape of the Church’s ministry in Suffolk as we look forward to the diocese’s centenary in 2014, at a series of events this summer. The multi media presentations, are set to be staged at high profile venues across the county. The afternoons, which it’s planned will run 2pm and 6pm, will offer you the opportunity to speak to those diocesan officers and advisers who will be aiding parishes to deliver the vision. The event’s centrepiece will be a series of presentations outlining the shape of the ministry of the Church in the second decade of the century, climaxing in a keynote presentation from Bishop Nigel. (see Diocesan Website). This event is now full. |
| Sat 27 June | Helmingham: a talk by local historian Mr Clive Paine on the history of Helmingham Church, at 7.30pm. See Together magazine for more details (Helmingham section). |
| Sun 28 June | 2-5pm Kenton Village Strawberry Tea in the garden at Wisteria House (corner of Church Close). Cream tea and a look round the garden. |
| Mon 29 June | St Peter HC 7p.m. Kenton |
| Wed 1 July | Discussion about music in Debenham Church, choosing hymns for the following month or so. At 11.30a.m. in Dove Cottage. |
| Thu 2 July | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Fri 3 July | St Thomas |
| Sat 4 July |
Friends in Deed: 24 hour Musicathon which is to take place at Debenham Church on Saturday 4th of July, beginning at 9:30am and ending on Sunday the 5th at 9:30am. There will be a wide range of different musicians and it promises to be a very entertaining day and night. Please contact Julia Payne on 01728 861404 or Betty Connors 01728 860513 or e-mail info@friendsindeed.org.uk if you wish to take part in this event. We welcome anyone with musical talents of all ages. Please come along and support us in our fundraising. www.friendsindeed.org.uk Wedding, Debenham |
| Wed 8 July | Afternoon: veteran bellringers in Debenham |
| Sat 11 July | Pettaugh Meadow Fair Fete, 2pm (moved from 4 July). St Catherine's, Pettaugh.- 2pm to 6pm Theme: Dig for Victory! The Pettaugh History Society will be launching its first publication: Pettaugh Preserved Stalls (Cakes, Produce, Books, Brick-a-Brac, Games, Face Painting). Refreshments (Teas, BBQ). Competitions (Gentlemen’s Victoria Sponge, Novelty Tea-Cosy). Children’s Competitions (Garden on a Plate, Edible Necklace). Book sale Slides and Photo Displays on Screens: Life in Pettaugh from 1900 (in the church) presented by Richard Clark & Hilary Marlow, Pettaugh History Society All helpers welcome on the morning of 11th July around 9am or contact Rita Denyer 01473 890263 or Margaret Marlow 01473 892090 with offers of help or contributions. (information from www.onesuffolk.co.uk/PettaughPC, where you can see photos of last year’s Fair) |
| Sat 11 July | Wedding, Debenham, 2pm (RB) |
| Mon 13 - Sun 19 July | Open Churches Week (See www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org/pages/mission/openchurch/openchurch.htm) |
| Sun 19 July | Geoffrey Arrand, the Archdeacon, retires this summer. All invited to his farewell evensong, in Bury Cathedral, 3.30p.m. |
| Wed 22 July | Mary Magdalene – 10a.m. HC Debenham and 7.30pm Debenham Wardens' Meeting, Dove Cottage |
| Sat 25 July |
St James 8a.m. HC Pettaugh |
| Sun 26 July | Aspall Gift Day. Evensong, 3.30p.m. |
| Thu 6 August | Transfiguration 8a.m. Debenham |
| Sat 22 August | Bell ringers visiting, Debenham |
| Mon 24 August | Bartholomew 7p.m. Helmingham |
| Thu 3 September | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 5 September | Wedding |
| Mon 7 September | Debenham Elders' meeting 7.30p.m. Church/Dove Cottage |
| Tue 8 September | Pettaugh: Ladies' Circle Open Meeting, in Framsden Village Hall at 7.30pm. |
| Wed 9 September | Benefice PCC meeting at Debenham High School - 7.30p.m. This will start with a short talk by Mike Crawshaw about education and the High School, before going through the policies that each PCC must have. Individual PCCs will then make related decisions and appointments. Any extra PCC items could also be discussed. |
| Sat 12 September | Suffolk Historic Churches Cycle Ride am-5pm (see www.shct.org.uk/main/events/bike-ride.shtml) See www.shct.org.uk/main/events/bike-ride.shtml. The organiser for Debenham is Jenny Scase, 51 Henniker Road, 860323. Get your sponsorship forms from her. How about a Benefice Cycle Team this year? |
| Tue 15 September | MOO (Mothers and Others for Others) coffee morning and bring and buy: for Multiple Sclerosis 9.30-11.30 The Rectory |
| Tue 15 September |
The environment - What you can do to help your community |
| Thu 17 September |
Debenham Mothers’ Union: Visit to St Mary’s Church, Thornham Parva with Don and Barbara Black and tea at Mendlesham. Debenham fundraising committee, 30 Gracechurch Street at 7.30p.m |
| Fri 18 September | Philosophy 7, From My Point of View—a theological reflection on the picture Supper at Emmaus by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. In Winston Schoolroom, 7.30pm for 8. Speaker: Rev Graham Owen, Rector of Framlingham with Saxtead and Rural Dean in the Loes Deanery. |
| Sat 19 September | Rector’s Coffee Morning, for Motor Neurone Disease. Children welcome. 9.30-11.30am, Winston Schoolroom. |
| Sat 19 September | Murder in Kenton – car treasure hunt, 2-2.30, £5 |
| Sat 19 September | Concert in Debenham Church:The View from Here 7pm |
| Sun 20 September |
Winston Church: Harvest Festival, 11am Aspall Church: Harvest Festival, 3pm |
| Fri 25 September |
Kenton Church: Harvest Festival Service, 7pm and Ploughman’s Buffet following the service. Winston Church: Harvest Supper, 7.30pm. Tickets from Veda Berriman. Profits to improvements in the Schoolroom. |
| Sat 26 September | Jazz Evening with BYO picnic 8pm Tawny's Barn, Aspall Colin Bowden and Friends (Friends of St Mary's, Debenham) |
| Sat 26 September | Friends of Framsden: Harvest Supper |
| Sun 27 September |
Back to Church Sunday Framsden Church: Harvest Festival |
| Tue 29 September | St Michael: Holy Communion 6.30pm Church, Debenham |
| Thu 1 October | Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sun 4 October |
Debenham Church: Harvest Festival service, 9.30am and 6.30pm Pettaugh Church: Harvest Festival service, 10am (joint all-age service with Framsden, Winston and Helmingham) |
| Wed 7 October | The Debenham Project: Public Launch meeting in Debenham Community Centre, Gracechurch St. at 7.30pm. All welcome. See www.the-debenham-project.org.uk More details later |
| Sat 10 October |
Soup Lunch, 12-2 in Dove Cottage, Debenham. In aid of St Mary’s Church Fund, Debenham. £4.50 for choice of homemade soup and bread roll, dessert, tea and coffee, raffle. Helmingham Harvest Supper, in the Coach House, Helmingham Hall (www.helmingham.com) at 7pm. Children welcome. Adults £6.50, children £3.50. Tickets from Helmingham Hall Estate Office, tel 01473 890799, email events@helmingham.com. Pettaugh Harvest Supper in the Church at 7pm. Tickets are available from Pettaugh Shop. "Bigger Breakfast" (www.biggerbreakfast.org.uk) |
| Sun 11 October | Helmingham Church: Harvest Festival service, 9.30am |
| Tue 13 October | MOO (Mothers and Others for Others) coffee morning and bring and buy: for MENCAP. 10-12 The Vicarage. |
| Thu 22 October | Wardens' Meeting, 7.30pm in Dove Cottage (note date change) |
| Sat 24 October |
Climate change stall on Cornhill, Ipswich (Mark Morgan) Peter's Concert Party, 7.30pm in Gosbeck Village Hall, Gosbeck. Tickets £7.50 from Helmingham Hall Estate Office, tel 01473 890799, email events@helmingham.com. I think this is in aid of Helmingham Church. |
| Sun 25 October | Environment Sunday? Or 4 October |
| Wednesday 28 October | Simon and Jude |
| Sun 1 November | All Saints’ – Kenton’s Patronal Festival. No special services. |
| Mon 2 November |
All Souls' Day, our ‘Remembering Day’ . Debenham church open all day, as an opportunity to remember those whom you have loved but see no longer. They will be remembered at a service at 6.30p.m. – leave names in the church of any you wish to be mentioned at that service (or email to the Rector or Administrator). Crow’s Hall Committee meeting, 7.30pm at the Rectory |
| Wed 4 November | Winston Church: Grand Autumn Clean in the evening. Come and help, men as well as ladies! |
| Thu 5 November | Deanery Greater Chapter Meeting—no communion service in Debenham |
| Fri 6 November | Winston Church: Grand Autumn Clean in the evening. Come and help, men as well as ladies! |
| Sat 7 November |
Diocesan Synod Tear Fund Sale (Created) 10-12 Dove Cottage |
| Sun 8 November |
Remembrance Sunday |
| Mon 9 November | PCC Meeting Kenton |
| Tue 10 November | MOO (Mothers and Others for Others) coffee morning 10am-12, at the vicarage (6 Raedwald Way, Debenham) for SCOPE. |
| Th 12 November | Helmingham School: Christmas Bazaar, in Framsden Village Hall. |
| Fri 13 November | Philosophy 7, Holy Trinity on the Western Front. (Two padres: Studdert Kennedy, MC—an Anglican priest and poet, nicknamed ‘Woodbine Willie’ Theodore Bayley Hardy VC, DSO, MC, Chaplain in the British Army). In Winston Schoolroom, 7.30pm for 8. Speaker: Mr Stuart Bufton, Military historian and former head teacher |
| Sat 14 November |
Soup Lunch, 12-2 in Dove Cottage, Debenham. In aid of St Mary’s Church Fund, Debenham. £4.50 for choice of homemade soup and bread roll, dessert, tea and coffee, raffle. |
| Sun 15 November | 4pm Confirmation of Sharon and Eleanor (Aspall) at St James, Nayland (postponed from earlier this year) |
| Mon 16 November | PCC Meeting Pettaugh |
| Fri 20 November |
St Edmund, Patron Saint of Suffolk; King of the East Angles, Martyr 870 Friends of Framsden: Ladies Night |
| Sun 22 November |
A fund-raising meal in Dove Cottage - more details later (Friends of St Mary's, Debenham) Friends in Deed meeting, Vicarage |
| Sat 28 November | St. Catherine’s , Pettaugh: Christmas Market and Coffee Morning 10am-12.30pm. (Formerly Yuletide Fair - note new times) |
| Sun 29 November |
Winston Church: 8am Holy Communion said, extra service |
| Mon 30 November |
St Andrew's Day |
| From Tue 1 December |
Advent Course for the Benefice: ‘.. be born in us today ..’ |
| Wed 2 December |
Advent Course: Aspall Hall, 7.30p.m. (see 1 December for details) |
| Thu 3 December |
Ministry Team meeting, Dove Cottage (after Communion, open to all, in church at 7.30pm) |
| Sat 5 December | Christmas Bazaar 2-4pm in Debenham Community Centre (www.debenhamleisurecentre.co.uk). A St Mary's fundraising event. Free admission. |
| Sat 5 December | 15.00-19.00 Suff. Guild of Ringers S.E. district: ringing, service, tea and annual meeting in Church and Dove cottage, Debenham |
| Sun 6 December |
Eye District Girl Guides Centenary Carol Service. Sunday 6th December 09 at 3pm, St Marys Church Debenham. Organiser: R Boulton Dist. Guider. All past and present members, families and friends all very welcome to celebrate 100 years with Guides and all units. |
| Mon 7 December | Advent Course: Aspall Hall, 7.30p.m. (see 1 December for details) |
| Tue 8 December |
MOO (Mothers and Others for Others) coffee morning 10am-12, at the vicarage for Crisis Christmas. The coffee morning raised almost £100 for Crisis Christmas. Advent Course: Helmingham, Parkgate Farmhouse, 2-4pm (see 1 December for details) |
| Fri 11 December |
The Big Christmas Sing: 12.30-1.30pm at St Mary's Church, Debenham, in aid of Christian Aid, featuring pupils from both Debenham schools. St Mary Magdalene Church and The Friends of St Mary’s invite you to join them for A Family Carol Concert: Ipswich Salvation Army band and Songsters Concert, Debenham 7:30pm St Mary's Church, Followed by refreshments in Dove Cottage. (Friends of St Mary's, Debenham) |
| Sat 12 December |
10.00-13.30 London ringers attempting a peal Friends of Framsden: Wine and Cheese Soup Lunch, 12-2 in Dove Cottage, Debenham. In aid of Marie Curie Nurses. £4.50 for choice of homemade soup and bread roll, dessert, tea and coffee, raffle. |
| Sat 12 December to Sun 3 January | Friends of Framsden: Wreath Festival in Framsden Church. Discovered in Lincolnshire and happening in Framsden for the first time. The church will be open all the time so feel free to come in and have a look. |
| Sun 13 December | Debenham URC Candlelit Carol Service, 6.30pm followed by seasonal refreshments |
| Mon 14 December | Advent Course: Aspall Hall, 7.30p.m. (see 1 December for details) |
| Tue 15 December | Advent Course: Helmingham, Parkgate Farmhouse, 2-4pm (see 1 December for details) |
| Thu 17 December |
7pm Debenham High School Carol Service: St Mary Magdalene, Debenham |
| Fri 18 December |
Morning? Debenham High School Carol Service: St Mary Magdalene, Debenham |
| Sat 19 December |
Kenton Church coffee and cakes, 10-12 Dove Cottage, Debenham. See Together magazine for more details, page 7. Forge Community Church Christmas Presentation, 7.30pm DLC |
| Sun 20 December |
Aspall 11a.m. Carol Service Friends of Framsden: Castleton Brass Band, 4pm . See Together magazine for more details, page 5. Cancelled owing to adverse weather conditions Forge Community Church Christmas Presentation, 3pm and 7.30pm DLC |
| Mon 21 December | Christmas Mystery Play: St Mary Magdalene, Debenham at 7pm A Christmas Mediaeval Mystery Play in Debenham for the first time – at least in recent history – performed by some local peasant folk! We are lucky that an experienced director, and some enthusiastic actors have come together to produce a Christmas Mystery Play for us – the Wakefield Cycle, The Second Shepherd’s Play. It will be in Debenham on 21st December, 7p.m., followed by a short Carol Service. All are welcome to this event. Mystery Plays developed in mediaeval times, perhaps out of the liturgy. They became a great entertainment, mixing the sacred and the secular as they toured on carts, bringing their message out where it belonged, into the heart and minds of ordinary folk …. that these folk were Yorkshire folk shouldn’t worry a Suffolk audience ..see you there.St Mary Magdalene Church, Debenham, 7pm Followed by carols and some light refreshments. |
| Thu 24 December |
Christmas Eve |
| Fri 25 December |
Christmas Day |
| Sun 26 December | Kenton 10a.m. Holy Communion [St Stephen] - this is in addition to the usual services on Sundays. |
| Mon 28 December | Holy Innocents, Holy Communion 10am at Debenham |