On Sunday 27 September The Reverend Canon Geoffrey Ravalde led a lovely Harvest Festival Service at St. Michael’s. The Church was beautifully decorated, with flowers, fruit, vegetables and bread, together with tinned and packeted foods, all of which reflected a joyful harvest theme. Following the service all the food was gathered together and delivered that week to Carlisle Foodbank. On Tuesday 6 October the Church was packed for two Harvest Festival Services for Burgh-by-Sands School, led by The Reverend Ian Johnston and attended by parents and carers who enjoyed a wonderful celebration of harvest by the School’s pupils, who had worked very hard in preparation. The children sang harvest songs, read Biblical passages relating to harvest and gave thanks for the bountiful gifts which harvest represents.
Walking 45 Miles for St. Giles’ ChurchGreat Orton resident Ian Grace is taking on an incredible 45-mile charity walk to help raise funds for repairs to St. Giles’ churchyard wall.12-15 September 2026, Ian will visit every church and chapel across our benefice, highlighting the beauty of our villages, the Solway Coast, and the stunning surrounding countryside along the way.If you'd like to support Ian's fundraising efforts, please scan the QR code or donate here: 👉 Donate to Ian’s walkEvery contribution, big or small, will help preserve this special place for future generations. Thank you for your support!Follow Ian’s journey on Facebook and cheer him on as he undertakes this inspiring challenge: Follow Ian on Facebook
HERITAGE FLOWER FESTIVAL - St Michael’s Church, Bowness-on-SolwayAugust 7-9th 10am – 5pmThe HERITAGE theme of the Festival will focus on:FarmingThe CanalBog OakFort Congavata (Drumburgh)Bowness Bells in Bell PoolThe Dandy.Girls Friendly SocietySaint NinianAgricola’s Fort (Fingland Rigg)Saint ColumbaFort Maia (Bowness)Saint KentigernHaaf-Net Fishing.The Railway Bridge to AnnanAdmission by programmeThemed displays in church with supporting material displayed in the Lindow Hall, where teas, light lunches and refreshments will be provided.At 6:30 for 7pm on Friday evening Mark Graham of Grampus Heritage & Training will be making a presentation on the recent archaeological dig at Drumburgh.Songs of Praise service at 6.30pm on Sunday evening.All Welcome
