Very excited about this - save the date and invite everyone you know! Catherine Clarke is a writer and academic, and her latest book 'A History of England in 25 Poems' has been a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and a Times Book of the Week, and more, so prepare to be enthralled on this illuminating journey through England's history.With musical interludes with Rebecca Newton and Ellen Davis, it's bound to be a captivating evening.Saturday 25th April 2026 at All Saints Church, Southbourne at 7pm. Tickets £10.00 per person on sale in church or online via TicketSource here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/all-saints-church-southbourne/t-vxvyovl or download the QR code.
Saturday 14 March at 7.30pm - Save the date for what promises to be an amazing concert by Dorset Police Male Voice Choir. This talented choir will perform songs from their repertoire and they're going to sound a treat with the wonderful acoustics of All Saints' Church. Can't wait to hear them! Tickets £10.00 per person, available in church or online via TicketSource here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/all-saints-church-southbourne/t-oejykgk or download the QR code
Take a look at our latest newsletter to keep up-to-date with news at All Saints. This month Mike explores the idea of growth and encourages us to be a sign of the Kingdom of God. With that in mind, have a think about whether you'd like to follow our Lent Course this year - information in the newsletter.Lots of exciting events coming up - a Spring concert by Dorset Police Male Voice Choir, and 'A History of England in 25 Poems' with Catherine Clarke - and find out how you can get involved in an upcoming Passion Play at St Nicholas' in April - there are opportunities for all sorts of talents, so don't be shy!Lovely to hear about all the groups, with updates from Open the Book, the Fellowship Club, Crafty Sunday and SmAll Saints, and the Scouts, Beavers, and Cubs, and lots more.
The demand for food packs has continued to grow in these challenging times. If you can donate, it would be much appreciated and you can leave items in the basket at the back of church or direct to Immanuel United Reformed Church. _____________________________________________The following items are always needed: Beverages: tea bags, coffee, milk (UHT or powdered), fruit juice (long life), fruit squash.Tinned food: fruit, soup, tomatoes, vegetables, custard, potatoes, meat/fish, sponge puddings, rice.Other: cereal, pasta-sauces, jellies, dried rice, instant mash potato, biscuits or snack bars, sugar, instant whips/Angel Delight, toiletries.For items needed this week and other information go to the Southbourne Food Bank Facebook page._____________________________________________Please bear in mind the following guidelines when donating:We can accept most food in jars, cans and packets (non-perishable) that are in date.We cannot accept fresh fruit or vegetables.Please make sure that the ‘use by’ date is at least 3 months ahead.