The summer magazine is out with news of what is coming up – note the parish fete on June 13th – and reports of events which have happened.
The Church Dog and Church cat have been busy too, and you will also find prayer, theology, ideas, services and local companies advertising too.
You can download it here:
As part of the parish fete we are holding a pet show at 12.30pm with lots of prize-winning classes. All pets are welcome and entry is just £4 which also gives your pets entry to the ‘Best in Show’ category.
Judging will be by Izzy, a vet from Farnham Veterinary Hospital.
If possible, please book ahead by contacting Christine Brown.
Also appearing at the fete will be ‘Pony Pals’ between 11am and 1pm when Caroline will be bringing her trained therapy animals for us to groom and cuddle. She will also be telling some stories. It’s free of charge but donations are welcome.
The Parish Fete is back again, this year on Saturday, June 13th, at St George’s, 11am-3pm.
There are lots of stalls – tombolas, the raffle, games, jigsaws, toys, tea and cakes, the barbecue, the bar, craft, community stalls and much more – and a pet show, plus, new for this year, ‘Meet the Minibeasts’, and the ‘Pony Pals’ interactive experience between 11am and 1pm. There will be a maypole, entertainment, music and a children’s area.
Please do come and join us for a great fun day which also raises money for the parish.
There’s a chance to make more bunting. The session at St George’s on May 9th was so popular that it has been decided to hold a second one, this time at St Mark’s on Saturday, May 23rd at 7pm.
We are making bunting for the church summer fete, which will hopefully be used for many years to come. No equipment needed; however if you do have a sewing machine or fabric scissors then these will come in handy. Please do turn up if you can. Any questions, please contact Christine Brown.
Every year we produce a report on the parish and the many activities that go on here. This is available for the APCM and is also available below. Please click on the button below to download it.
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 14th this year and, as is our custom, we will be celebrating with a barbecue at St George’s Church, followed by a communion service.
Ascension Day takes place 40 days after Easter and tells the story of Jesus ascending to heaven following his resurrection and appearances to his disciples. It is a linking moment between Easter and Pentecost because, just before he ascended, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come upon them (see Luke 24 v: 49-51 and Acts 1 v: 8-9).
Join us at St George’s at 6pm for the barbecue, followed by a short communion service at 7.30pm. Bring your own meat/vegetarian alternative and drinks. Some salad and bread will be provided. All ages welcome.
We are holding a bunting-making workshop on Saturday, May 9th at 7pm at St George’s.
Come and join a sociable evening making bunting for the use at parish events such as the fete. Bring scissors, fabric – eg old, colourful duvet colours – snacks and drinks and learn how to make bunting.
All welcome. Contact Kris Lawrence to find out more.
There will be a forest of plants for sale at our annual Plant Sale in the car park at St George’s Church on Saturday, May 9th, 10am to noon.
As usual we will have a good selection of indoor and outdoor plants for sale, with Keith – our resident gardening expert – on hand to give advice about how to look after whatever you buy.
Children can have a go at potting plants and there will be refreshments for sale too.
Come along to join us at St George’s, and if you have any plants you can donate, please bring them too, or let Kris Lawrence know.
Spring has sprung and our latest magazine is here too with news and events from across the parish. There are reports on what has happened and news of what is to come, along with prayer and reflection.
Click here to find out more.
Picture by Alena Koval.
Join us on Saturday, March 14th, at 4pm at St John’s to say thank-you for the restoration of St John’s tower and the generosity from the community which meant we raised the £32,000 needed for the repairs.
Thank you to everyone who donated, and to those who worked hard to apply for grants, those who put on fundraisers, baked cakes, took part in events and generally helped to ensure that the church could have a safe tower and continue to stand in Hale as a place of worship and welcome for everyone.
Please do join us on 14th at 4pm for the service and for tea afterwards. And once again, THANK YOU!
The Parish of Badshot Lea and Hale 