Social Events
We enjoy many opportunities to get together for fellowship across the Benefice - in addition to the refreshments we usually share after our services. We look forward to welcoming you to an event soon - here are the current options:Anna Chaplaincy Events
Anna lunches and teas are open to all in their maturity but we also welcome anyone who would value the social interaction it affords. Revd Heather is the Anna Chaplain, assisted by Anna Friends Paul and Valerie, please see the Anna Chaplaincy page for more information.
Our next Anna tea is on the 21st August ... we would love to see you but please do let me know if you are coming at least 24 hours before. I was beginning to understand Jesus’s predicament when feeding the 5000 ... on that occasion all were fed and so were this month’s Anna Tea participants! But please do let me know your intentions - 07946352026, thanks.
With September just around the corner, we carried out a straw poll as to where you would like to go for the church community lunch … relaunching on September 11th. By popular demand lunch will be at The White Horse on this occasion. I need to pre book, so please contact me by 1st of September if you are interested in going.
Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t joined our happy band of pilgrims before. Either ring or email …be warned I hope to be staying in the Isle of Man and some phone providers consider it a foreign country!! So email is best.
Bonded in His love for all, Heather .
Enjoy the summer ! The Anna team.
Any questions, please contact Revd Heather on [email protected] or 07946352026.
Boys Brunches
Boys Brunches are hosted by Paul at Harpsden, usually every first Monday of the month, 10.30 am - 12 noon, and are for all mature gentlemen who may, or may not, have recently lost a loved one, live alone and would welcome company, like talking, or listening, or just want to chew the cud with a group of sympathetic blokes. Come and join us for tea/coffee and a bite to eat whilst putting the world to rights.
Please contact Paul for more information, email Paul by clicking here.
Calendar Related or Miscellaneous Events
These special events celebrate particular dates, items in the church calendar or season / nature.
Concert at Shiplake
We are excited to tell you about a concert at Shiplake with the West End star Mike Sterling on Saturday 30th August at 7pm (doors open at 6.15pm). Mike played the Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera 1000 times, as well as many other fabulous roles and is going to bring us a wonderful show of sacred music, opera and musicals, with guests from the West End. Please see the attached poster for details. Tickets will be £30, available from Mike directly - contact him on 07802 365130 or email [email protected] Please note there may be a slight delay in Mike replying depending on work commitments.
Harvest
There are lots of Harvest services and socials in the Benefice this year, please see the Harvest News item for more information.
Community Lunches
The two types of Community lunches are usually self-funded:
There is a regular Harpsden Lunch at Badgemore Park. Everyone is welcome, from across the Benefice - but please let Hazel know if you would like to attend (or if you have any questions) by email on [email protected]
The monthly Community Lunch organised by Revd Heather relaunches in September on the 11th. By popular demand lunch will be at The White Horse on this occasion. I need to pre book, so please contact me, Revd Heather, by 1st of September if you are interested in going.Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t joined our happy band of pilgrims before. Either ring or email …be warned I hope to be staying in the Isle of Man and some phone providers consider it a foreign country!! So email is best.
Any questions, please contact Revd Heather on [email protected] or 07946352026 or the Anna team.
Cuppa and Chat
All Saints ,Dunsden will be open every Wednesday afternoon (2.30-4.30) for a cuppa, cake, biscuits and chat. All are welcome. Should you like to bring along any unfinished crafts to finish yourself or need help to get them completed, we are here for you. Contact Yvonne by email for details.
Study and Prayer
While not solely social, like many of the other events listed here, we have several groups that share refreshments and fellowship alongside study and prayer. If this is of interest, please see below, as well as the Benefice Bible Study and Benefice Prayer Group pages.
David and Shelagh's Lent Group has now concluded and was a lovely way to enjoy fellowship and grow in understanding of God’s love and guidance in such a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Many thanks to them both. Further study may come from it, more details to follow. Email David by clicking here.