The next meeting of the Women’s Interfaith Group will be at St Mark’s Church on Saturday, July 22, 2.30-4pm. This month we will be discussing how we talk to young people about faith and values. Food will be served by the women of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association.
For further information, contact Stella Wiseman.
On Saturday, July 15th, at 11am, Doorstep Duets is coming to Hale Rec in support of the churches.
Three dancers from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, based at Farnham Maltings, will perform Back to Us. Choreographed by Glenn Graham, Back to Us is a short, original dance piece exploring the importance of friendship and the need for connection.
The dance will take place outside Southernhay, The Green, Hale, where there will also be a coffee morning in support of the parish.
Messy Church returns this Sunday – July 9th – at 4pm at St Mark’s. This month we are exploring The Big Catch and taking a look at the computer game Guardians of Ancora.
Come along and enjoy craft, songs, games, stories, sandwiches and cakes!
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults which involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. All elements are for people of all ages, adults and children.
To find out more contact Michelle Chapman.
Join us for some art, coffee and cake on July 6th at St. Mark’s at 10.30am until noon. Come and help us make some birthday decorations for July 14th to celebrate St Mark’s 140th anniversary.
All welcome!
Our summer holidays parish magazine is here, covering the months of July and August.
With summer here there is plenty going on both inside and out, and among the events featured in this issue are a free Barn Dance at St Mark’s on the evening of July 14th to celebrate the 140th birthday of the church (see page 26) and a performance of Doorstep Duets by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures in support of a coffee morning for the parish on July 15th (see page 14).
There is also news of a talk on July 21st about how to support people with autism (page 36), family events run by Farnham Maltings at the churches (page 14), events at the Hale Family Centre (page 24), the return of Messy Church on July 9th and Pride services on August 20th (both on page 23).
Among the other articles and notices is a report on our fantastic fete (page 8) and the Christian Aid concert (page 12), plus Craig’s relicensing (page 11) and the Badshot Leader is back again (from page 19) with information on local developments, the environment, the Badshot Bloomers and a fascinating history of Walter Tice.
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Join us at St Mark’s, Upper Hale, on the evening of Friday, July 14th, for a barn dance to celebrate the 140th birthday of the church. The doors will open at 6.30pm and the music will start at around 7pm.
Admission is free (donations welcome) and please bring your own refreshments, though tea, coffee, squash and cake will be on sale.
St Mark’s was opened in July 1883 as the daughter church of St John’s in Hale, to enable the residents of Upper Hale to get to church as many of them struggled to get down to St John’s. It was built by local residents using flint from the Common on land given by Bishop Sumner, Bishop of Winchester.
The church, now a Grade II listed building, is home to the Kitty Milroy murals, now recognised as key in the development of mural art in the 20th century, and the work of an unsung major talent. The murals were restored in 2021 and were shortlisted for a Surrey Heritage Award. It also houses ‘Emily‘, a fine Edwardian pipe organ.
St Mark’s is a working church and services are held every Sunday at 11am and Wednesday at 12noon.
It’s Coffee Artz again this week, on Thursday, June 15th, 10.30am to 12noon at St Mark’s Church.
Coffee Artz takes place on the first and third Thursday of each month and each time the group takes a different theme to inspire the art. No artistic skill is needed, no experience is needed and the equipment is all provided. Coffee, chat and cake are also provided!
To find out more email Elaine Fell.
Picture by Steve Johnson on Pexels.
It’s Father’s Day this coming Sunday – 18th – and we will be having services at all three churches to give thanks for fathers, grandfathers and other important men in our lives. Then tuck into freshly made bacon butties (vegetarian and vegan options available).
The services are: St John’s – 9.30am; St George’s – 10am; St Mark’s – 11am.
All welcome.
International speaker and neurodiversity expert Alexis Quinn will draw on the latest research and her lived experience to speak about:
Alexis Quinn is a former schoolteacher and professional athlete and the author of two books: her ground-breaking memoir Unbroken, and Autistic and Expecting, a guide for autistic parents-to-be. Alexis speaks globally on neurodivergence, mental well-being and building the right support. She works as Manager of the Restraint Reduction Network, is mother to two neurodivergent children and is studying for an MSc in Psychotherapy at University of Greenwich.
The talk is free and there will be a chance to ask questions. Alexis will also sign personalised copies of her book, Unbroken, at the discounted price of £10.
Rev’d Lesley Crawley said: “We are so fortunate to have Alexis to speak at St Mark’s and to give her expert insight into how we can best support neurodivergent people and their families. More and more research is being carried out into how the make-up of our brains affects our everyday lives and how our surroundings and interactions can have an impact on us. If we have a greater understanding of each other it can help us to be more accommodating and compassionate and also allow us to connect with greater authenticity.”
For further information, email admin@badshotleaandhale.org or call 07842761919.
The next meeting of the Women’s Interfaith Group will be at St Mark’s Church on Saturday, June 24, 2.30-4pm. This month we will be discussing ‘Festivals and why we have celebrate them’. Food will be served by the women of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association.
For further information, contact Stella Wiseman.
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