Visitors poured in to St Bart's Church Fair on Saturday to enjoy a wide range of stalls, activities for children, a BBQ and refreshments, plus the chance to see the latest work that has been carried out at the Otford Roman villa. It's the first time we've been able to hold the fair during the summer since 2019 and we were delighted to welcome so many villagers and visitors.In addition to the stalls and food there were plenty of children's games in the Vicarage garden, a children's art exhibition judged by local artist Ann Bridges, a raffle, trips to the nearby Roman villa currently being excavated and a lucky programme draw with a prize of a guided family tour of Buckingham Palace donated by the Royal Collection Trust.The event raised £5539.30 profit on the day and we are still receiving a few donations to boost this figure.
Local historian Ed Thompson will be giving another Zoom talk to raise funds for the church on Sunday, January 9th at 5.00pm"Wish You Were Here!" looks at the history of the area using old postcards from Otford and nearby villages.Tickets are £5. Email eventsstbarts@gmail.com or call 07928 121930 to book and receive details of the Zoom session
It’s Messy Church with a Harvest theme on Sunday, September 26th, at 3pm for children of primary school age and their families. Please come along and enjoy the fun. Among the activities we will be making items to use and show at our Harvest All Together Worship service at 10am on Sunday, October 3rdHELP! If you could help with Messy Church please contact the church office at st.bartholomews@otford.net. Thanks.
