OLD MAN'S DAY

for 45 mins
Top of Fleece Lane Braughing
Meet outside the Golden Fleece Green End Braughing SG11 2PG, SG112PG, United Kingdom

join us for this traditional Braughing Event as we remember Mathew Wall who died in 1595. We gather at 9.30 at the top of Fleece Lane with our brooms and follow Rev'd Lynn down the lane sweeping as we go. We then gather around his grave and sing the Old Man's Day hymn. all sweepers will received a reward!

St Mary the Virgin, Braughing

We are a friendly parish church seeking to deepen our faith, to serve our community and to enjoy the fulness of life that Jesus promised his followers. We meet on the first and second Sunday of the month for Holy Communion.  You would be very welcome to join us! 

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St Mary the Virgin
Church End
Braughing
SG11 2QA

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OLD MAN'S DAY

for 45 mins
Top of Fleece Lane Braughing
Meet outside the Golden Fleece Green End Braughing SG11 2PG, SG112PG, United Kingdom

join us for this traditional Braughing Event as we remember Mathew Wall who died in 1595. We gather at 9.30 at the top of Fleece Lane with our brooms and follow Rev'd Lynn down the lane sweeping as we go. We then gather around his grave and sing the Old Man's Day hymn. all sweepers will received a reward!

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"Our parish of Braughing is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [add their details here or use the button to link to a page that shows the info] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [add their details here or use the button below to link to your own page that shows the info or the diocesan safeguarding page]. 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."