All events Calendar

Parish Eucharist

Sunday 28 April 2024, Sunday 05 May 2024, Sunday 19 May 2024, Sunday 26 May 2024 at for 1 hour
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

Attended and on-line service available
For the link to Sunday Service readings, please visit:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9957/news/109678/view

With our new Clergy Team in place, there will generally be three Sunday services at Leybourne in a four-week period. On the fourth Sunday there will be a Eucharist Service elsewhere in the Benefice

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Prayer and Praise Service

Sunday 28 April 2024, Sunday 21 July 2024 at for 1 hour
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

Prayer Service supported by the Praise Choir

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FLC Fireside Talk

for 2 hours, 45 mins
Leybourne Castle
Leybourne Castle, United Kingdom

John Clark, a member of our congregation, recently gave a talk to Kings Hill Rotary club on his trip to the Ukraine, via Poland, delivering 4x4s. He has kindly agreed to repeat the talk for FLC members

Thursday Walking Group

Every Thursday at for 4 hours
Various
Various

Organised walks in Kent and London, riverside, coast and National Trust locations within driving distance of Leybourne. Being a National Trust member is useful but not essential to fully benefit from some of these visits.
Please speak to a Churchwarden at a Sunday service to make contact. Walks take place on Thursday and may last between one and four hours depending on destination.

Church Yard Tidy Up

Saturday 04 May 2024, Saturday 01 June 2024, Saturday 06 July 2024 at for 2 hours
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

A small group of volunteers, cutting grass, pulling weeds. Usually on the first Saturday of the month, but please check the calendar for the next event as there may be clash

Drop In - Pop Up

Wednesday 08 May 2024, Wednesday 12 June 2024, Wednesday 10 July 2024, Wednesday 14 August 2024, Wednesday 11 September 2024, Wednesday 09 October 2024, Wednesday 13 November 2024, Wednesday 11 December 2024 at for 2 hours
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

The event will be a drop in for those who would like a social chat, some cake or biscuits and a hot beverage or a cool drink. Donations will go to the Charity of the month

Scrabble is an option

Second Wednesday of each month

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Day Trip to Ely

for 13 hours
Ely
Ely

BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED
Ely is a beautiful Cathedral City and historic market town with a beautiful waterfront area. Attractions include the Cathedral, the historic city centre, an organised guided tour of Oliver Cromwell’s House and a river trip. On the way home we will stop at a pub restaurant at village outside Cambridge for dinner.

See the linked article for details

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Christan Aid Week

Every day at for 8 hours
Please note that this event will not start until
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul

This year, Christian Aid Week runs between 12 and 18 May
With your help, they can work towards a world where families can escape the trap of poverty and fulfil their ambitions. Seven days, so many ways to fund lasting change.
Leybourne Church will doom publish a Giving Page, please come back later

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All Age Eucharist

Sunday 12 May 2024, Sunday 09 June 2024, Sunday 14 July 2024, Sunday 11 August 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 13 October 2024, Sunday 10 November 2024 at for 1 hour
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

Eucharist service with a child and young person theme
Attended and on-line service available
For the link to Sunday Service readings, please visit:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9957/news/109678/view

More info

Toddler Praise

Monthly. Every Second Monday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

Singing, story, craft, play, chat and refreshments for pre-school children and their carers- everyone welcome

Parochial Church Council - Standing Committee

Tuesday 14 May 2024, Tuesday 18 June 2024, Tuesday 10 September 2024, Tuesday 15 October 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024, Tuesday 04 February 2025 at for 2 hours
TBA
TBA

To decide on Leybourne Parish matters

Men's Outreach Lunch Event

Monthly. Every Third Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Various locations
Various locations

For those that may not attend services too much and need to talk. Clergy do often attend. We can all share life experience, get advice and enjoy a meal together. By invite only - Contact the Churchwardens for more info...

Fireside Talk - Re-enactment

for 3 hours
TBA
TBA

It is entitled “The Light Division in the Peninsula, action on the Coa 1810 (without Sharpe)” Again numbers are limited to 20/25 max so please book early. Clive will be providing light refreshments and there will be a collection pot at the door - £5 pp to cover costs.

Leybourne Messy Church

for 1 hour
Leybourne Village Hall
Leybourne Village Hall, Little Market Row Leybourne West Mallin ME19 5QL, ME19 5QL, United Kingdom

Messy Church is a way of being church for families and others. It is Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.

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Parochial Church Council meetings

Monday 10 June 2024, Monday 08 July 2024, Monday 23 September 2024, Monday 11 November 2024, Monday 13 January 2025, Monday 17 March 2025 at for 2 hours
Church
Church

To hear reports, update and decide on Leybourne Parish matters

Jeremy Thomas Exhibition - Faith and Arts Festival

for 4 hours
St Mary's, West Malling
High Street West Malling Kent, ME19 6NE, United Kingdom

On 16 June the artist Jeremy Thomas will be bringing his collection of paintings called The Human One to St Mary’s West Malling. This marks the start of a three-week Faith and Arts Festival for our Team. Parishes will be invited to take part in this in their own unique way, celebrating exploring faith through creativity. This may take the form of focus during a Sunday worship, a one-off event or a project that engages the wider community.

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Garden Party

for 2 hours, 30 mins
Leybourne Castle
Leybourne Castle

Afternoon tea in The Castle Orchard

Quiz Evening

for 3 hours
Leybourne Village Hall
Leybourne Village Hall, Little Market Row Leybourne Kent, ME19 5QL

FLC Event - BYO food and we will provide the bar.

Day Trip to Bletchley Park

for 15 hours
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park, United Kingdom

Day trip kindly arranged by Stephen THOMAS - more details to follow

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

for 14 hours
Thursford
Thursford, United Kingdom

FLC arranged trip to Thursford, Norfolk

Deck the Halls

for 4 hours
Leybourne Village Hall
Leybourne Village Hall, Little Market Row Leybourne, ME19 5QL, United Kingdom

FLC - Christmas shopping event – in Leybourne Village Hall

Armistice Day

Monday 11 November 2024 at for 2 mins
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul

Two minute silence

Remembrance Day Service

Sunday 10 November 2024 at for 1 hour
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

Church service followed by laying of wreaths

Annual Meeting of Parishioners and Annual Parochial Church Meeting

Sunday 21 April 2024, Sunday 27 April 2025 at for 1 hour
Leybourne: St Peter & St Paul
Castle Way West Malling Kent, United Kingdom

Meeting of Parishioners, following service on SUNDAY 21 APRIL
The Annual Meeting of Parishioners and the APCM will take place following our 10.30am service. If interested in becoming a member of the PCC, a Sidesperson, Deputy Warden, Reader, Intercessor or if you would like to join the Cleaning or Coffee rota, please contact the Churchwardens as soon as possible at [email protected]. Please remember that in order to vote at the APCM you must be on the Electoral Roll so if you have any queries please contact our Electoral Roll Officer, Georgia Richards at [email protected].