Pet Fayre and Pet Blessing Service

for 2 hours
St Mary's
Junction of Church Lane and the Street Old Basing Basingstoke, RG24 7DJ, United Kingdom

A service to thank God for our pet friends.

From 2:00–4:00pm – Pet-Themed Fayre
Enjoy an afternoon of stalls, crafts, and animal-inspired fun!

Meet the guinea pigs from Keki’s Guinea Pig and Rabbit Rescue CIC, there will be plenty of photo opportunities.
After the service, watch Orinoco the tortoise have his gentle autumn wash before being tucked in for his winter hibernation.
Browse pet-themed stalls, treats, and crafts, with something for the whole family to enjoy.

At 2.30 p.m. there will be a Pet Blessing Service. Bring your pet along, or if the pet may be distressed or become agitated by the other animals, bring a photo.

St Mary's

Welcome to St Mary's Church! Our main service takes place every Sunday at 9.30am. At the present time this is live-streamed only on our Facebook page 'St Mary's Old Basing and Lychpit' and then uploaded to our YouTube Channel. We are committed to praying daily for the parish and to serving our neighbour. Our worship includes both traditional and modern elements as we witness an inclusive expression of faith in Jesus Christ. It is our prayer that whether you are joining us for a brief visit or whether St Mary's becomes your spiritual home, you will find a welcoming community which reflects God’s love and care. 

Our church building is currently open for individual prayer Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm, and Sunday 11:30am to 3pm. 

St Mary's is a member of Inclusive Church - a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate.

Get in touch

St Mary's Church
Church Lane
Old Basing
Basingstoke

RG24 7DJ
Debbie Filer, Administrator
07541 698235

Our website

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Pet Fayre and Pet Blessing Service

for 2 hours
St Mary's
Junction of Church Lane and the Street Old Basing Basingstoke, RG24 7DJ, United Kingdom

A service to thank God for our pet friends.

From 2:00–4:00pm – Pet-Themed Fayre
Enjoy an afternoon of stalls, crafts, and animal-inspired fun!

Meet the guinea pigs from Keki’s Guinea Pig and Rabbit Rescue CIC, there will be plenty of photo opportunities.
After the service, watch Orinoco the tortoise have his gentle autumn wash before being tucked in for his winter hibernation.
Browse pet-themed stalls, treats, and crafts, with something for the whole family to enjoy.

At 2.30 p.m. there will be a Pet Blessing Service. Bring your pet along, or if the pet may be distressed or become agitated by the other animals, bring a photo.

Safeguarding

The parish of St Mary's Old Basing and Lychpit is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA at [email protected] or 01962 737317. The 'out-of-hours' number is 0300 555 1373. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Winchester Diocesan Safeguarding

St Mary's Charity No. 1136606