Friston Village Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

for 8 hours
Friston, St Mary the Virgin
Friston Saxmundham, IP17 1PX, United Kingdom

On VE Day Friston village will be commemorating VE Day with a variety of events during the day:
2.00pm - 5.00pm - Friston Village History Group Memories Afternoon - includes an exhibition of memorabilia, an opportunity to share stories and record memories whilst enjoying tea and homemade cakes.
6.30pm - St Mary's Church Bells 'Ring out in Celebration' joining the national commemoration.
7.00pm onwards - Raise a toast to the veterans in the Friston Chequers (where basket meals will also be available 8.00 - 8.30pm)
8.15pm onwards - Gather on the Village Green - bring your own chairs, rugs and refreshments
8.45pm - Short 'Service of Remembrance on the Green' remembering those who lost their lives and celebrate peace
9.30pm - Lighting of the Beacon on the Village Green as we join the national celebration: 'Lighting the Beacon with flames of peace'.

Friston, St Mary the Virgin

St Mary's strives to be an integral part of the Friston community.  We offer our church as a Beacon of Hope for our village - for all who live, holiday and work here. The Star on top of the church tower remains lit all year round as a reminder that our church can be a place of reflection, consolation, hope and prayer for all. Faced with the issues and problems, not only of our village, but our world, everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday services or just to pop into the church and churchyard any day for a few moments of quiet and reflection.

Our church and churchyard are open daily between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm.

The church is open to all each day for private prayer, contemplation and reflection. But you are welcome just to pop in and have a look inside.

We hold weekly services and celebrations throughout the year for the Church's major festivals.

We take heart from the many who frequently come to tend the graves of loves ones and ancestors, with visitors from far and wide.

We welcome you to sign our Visitors Book inside the church.

If you feel able, and would like to make a donation, this would be much appreciated to help us to maintain our medieval building.

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The Revd Sarah du Boulay

The Vicarage
Church Walk
Aldeburgh

IP15 5DU
Curate - Alde Sandlings Benefice
01728 582213
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Friston Village Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

for 8 hours
Friston, St Mary the Virgin
Friston Saxmundham, IP17 1PX, United Kingdom

On VE Day Friston village will be commemorating VE Day with a variety of events during the day:
2.00pm - 5.00pm - Friston Village History Group Memories Afternoon - includes an exhibition of memorabilia, an opportunity to share stories and record memories whilst enjoying tea and homemade cakes.
6.30pm - St Mary's Church Bells 'Ring out in Celebration' joining the national commemoration.
7.00pm onwards - Raise a toast to the veterans in the Friston Chequers (where basket meals will also be available 8.00 - 8.30pm)
8.15pm onwards - Gather on the Village Green - bring your own chairs, rugs and refreshments
8.45pm - Short 'Service of Remembrance on the Green' remembering those who lost their lives and celebrate peace
9.30pm - Lighting of the Beacon on the Village Green as we join the national celebration: 'Lighting the Beacon with flames of peace'.

Safeguarding

Our parish of St Mary's, Friston is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer (Mrs Fran Smith at [email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected] If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

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