Benefice Social and Fund Raising
Please note that the last two sessions of our weekly Lent course will be run after Easter. Please see below!
Saturday 11th April - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors 10.30am - 12.30pm. Please note that due to Easter, this will be held a week later than usual. No charge for entry. We do hope that you can join us.
Thursday 23rd April - Lent Course at The Pavilion, Ditton Priors at 6.00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for this very special get together.
Thursday 30th April - Lent Course at The Pavilion, Ditton Priors at 6.00pm. The final evening of our Lent Course at The Pavilion, Ditton Priors, 6.00pm. You are still most welcome to join us.
Saturday 2nd May - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors 10.30am - 12.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Monday 4th May - Bridgnorth Walk Day. Coffee & Stalls at St. John the Baptist Church. Further details to follow.
Friday 8th May - Aston Botterell Quiz & Fish and Chips at The Boyne Arms, Burwarton, 7.00pm start. Teams of four. Further details to follow. Please contact Anne Preece on 07966 459806 if you would like to take part.
Tuesday 12th May - Gentlemen's Breakfast at The Pavilion, 8.30am. Please let us know if you are able to come for catering purposes!
Saturday 16th May - St. John the Baptist Church Fete, in and around the church starting at 1.00pm. Lots of stalls, delicious refreshments and music from saxophone ensemble "Black-eyed Susans"
Saturday 23rd May - Pam's Plants and Coffee at St. John the Baptist Church, 10.30am - Come and buy your plants for this year. Always a very popular event with beautiful plants and delicious refreshments.
Saturday 30th May - Aston Botterell Breakfast at The Boyne Arms, 9.00am - to include a Raffle. Please phone or text Anne Preece on 07966 459806 for further details and to book your place.
Saturday 6th June - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Saturday 13th June - Loughton Chapel of Ease will be holding a Garden Party at Loughton Hall from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Further details to follow but we do hope that you will be able to come along!
Tuesday 23rd June - Gentlemen's Breakfast at The Pavilion, Ditton Priors, 8.30am. Please let us know if you are able to join for catering purposes.
Saturday 27th June - Aston Botterell Fun Fete & Music Day - 11.00am - 4.00pm at the church. Table top sales £10 a table (outside). There will be musical acts singing and playing instruments inside the church. If you are interested in booking a slot please contact Anne Preece on 07966 459806. There will be ice cream, light refreshments and afternoon teas. A really lovely day!
Saturday 4th July - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 4th July - St. John the Baptist Pimms & Puds at The Pavilion, Ditton Priors at 5.00pm. Tickets from Marjorie Jones nearer the time
Saturday 18th July - St. John the Baptist Sponsored walk, starting from the church at 11.00am
Saturday 18th July - Daddy's Hat will be playing at Aston Botterell Church "Seven in a Bar" at 3.00pm. They would love to see you. Donations will be given towards the restoration of the church organ.
Saturday 1st August - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors 10.30am - 12.30pm
Sunday 2nd August - Aston Botterell Treasure Hunt, starting from Middle House Farm, Aston Botterell at 1.00pm. £10 entry per person to include light refreshments. There will be a raffle. Always a really fun afternoon. A great way to see the local countryside and find out some very interesting facts!
Thursday 6th August - Burwarton Show - 8.30am onwards. Come along to the Village Green where there will the opportunity to purchase delicious refreshments to set you up for the day, throughout the day or just whenever you choose! See just what is happening in your area by looking at our display boards and come and chat to Revd Joe who is looking forward to meeting you.
Saturday 20th August - St. John the Baptist Teas in the Churchyard starting at 3.00pm
Saturday 5th September - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 12th September - Shropshire Historic Churches Trust Ride & Stride. Further details to follow but a wonderful way to visit churches in our Benefice and throughout Shropshire whilst supporting this wonderful charity who has and continues to financially support many of our parishes for which we are most grateful.
Saturday 3rd October - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 10th October - St. John the Baptist Harvest Supper at Ditton Priors Village Hall, 7.00pm. Further details to follow nearer the time
Saturday 7th November - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist Church, Ditton Priors, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 21st November - St. John the Baptist Christmas Fair at The Pavilion, starting at 10.30am
Thursday 26th November - The Switching of the Christmas Lights at St. John the Baptist, Ditton Priors, 6.30pm
Saturday 5th December - First Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning, Bric a Brac and Book stall at St. John the Baptist Church, Ditton Priors, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Sunday 6th December - Christingle Service at St. John the Baptist Church, Ditton Priors at 4.00pm
Sunday 20th December - Aston Botterell Illuminated Carol Service at Aston Botterell Church starting at 5.00pm. Always a very popular Service with a very special guest! Further details to follow nearer the time.