Topcroft Church Spring Clean

5 days ago

 
Topcroft Church Spring Clean

Topcroft Church Spring Clean!

Can you spare some time with our annual Spring Clean?

St Margaret’s Church, Topcroft

Saturday 23rd March at 10:30am

There will be refreshments to help us as we beaver away. The more help the quicker we get through it.

Many thanks ~Topcroft PCC~

 

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Seething & Mundham Community Café

1 week ago

 
Seething & Mundham Community Café

Seething & Mundham Community Cafe

From 2:00pm-4:00pm

at Seething and Mundham Village Hall

Look forward to seeing you all.

Any offers of help or cakes woul be welcome!

Please contact JULIE 07984 309452

 

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March Walk

2 weeks ago

 
March Walk

MARCH WALK

Walk on Sunday 17th March

Meet at Hempnall church at 2:00pm

There will be the opportunity to choose from the longer or shorter version of this walk which will take in quiet roads, lanes and footpaths with good views across the local countryside.

There will, of course, be tea and cakes afterwards. All welcome.

For more information please contact Jill Turner 01508 499344

 

 

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Lent Lunches 2024

2 weeks ago

 
Lent Lunches 2024

Lunches in Lent 2024

Charity lunches in February and March

11th March 2024 - 12:30pm

Hempnall Mill Centre in aid of Emmaus

Contact Margaret Sparham - 01508 499579

All welcome

Please let the contact person know that you will be coming.

 

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Lent Lunches 2024

3 weeks ago

 
Lent Lunches 2024

Lunches in Lent 2024

Charity lunches in February and March

5th March 2024 -12.00pm

Seething Community Lunch in aid of Seething Church

Contact Laura Cowan - 01508 550877

11th March 2024 - 12:30pm

Hempnall Mill Centre in aid of Emmaus

Contact Margaret Sparham - 01508 499579

All welcome

Please let the contact person know that you will be coming.

 

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Lent Lunches 2024

1 month ago

 
Lent Lunches 2024

Lunches in Lent 2024

Charity lunches in February and March

24th February 2024 -12:30pm

Topcroft Pavilion in aid of Emmaus

Contact Jackie Leggett - 01508 482267

5th March 2024 -12.00pm

Seething Community Lunch in aid of Seething Church

Contact Laura Cowan - 01508 550877

11th March 2024 - 12:30pm

Hempnall Mill Centre in aid of Emmaus

Contact Margaret Sparham - 01508 499579

All welcome

Please let the contact person know that you will be coming.

 

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Pop-up Dog Cafe

2 months ago

 
Pop-up Dog Cafe

Pop-up Dog Café

Hardwick Church

Saturday 10th February 2024

8:00am to 11:30am

Drop in with your dog (on lead, please) – or come without one –

for canine and human company and refreshment…

Pupcakes…dog treats… coffee… and more

All welcome

 

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February Walk

2 months ago

 
February Walk

FEBRUARY Walk

Sunday 4th February 2023

There will be a winter walk on Sunday 4th February starting at 2pm. The walk will be on country lanes in and around Kirstead. The walk will start from Kirstead Church NR15 1ER. Apologies, but no refreshments will be available. For further information, please contact Josephine Murgatroyd on 01508 530453.

 

 

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Autumn Fayre

4 months ago

 
Autumn Fayre

Autumn Fayre

Bedingham PCC are holding an

Autumn Fayre on

Saturday 25th November 2023

from 1pm to 3pm

in Woodton Village Hall

Bric-a-Brac  -  Books  -  Cakes  -  Plants  -  Raffle and Refreshments

Proceeds to Bedingham PCC

 

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

4 months ago

 
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday 25th November 2023 from 11:00am—2:00pm

St. Margaret’s Church, Topcroft

Raffle and Refreshments

Come and enjoy a Cuppa and a Mince Pie or a bowl of Chilli and a Jacket Potato

Come along and join the fun and good company

If you would like to book a table for your arts and crafts, home made sweets cakes etc. for £10 please contact Jackie 01508 482 267 for more information

(It would be helpful if you could supply your own table, as we are very limited with church tables)

 

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Christmas Craft Fair

4 months ago

 
Christmas Craft Fair

A Christmas Craft Fair will be held in Hempnall Village Hall
on Saturday 25
th November 2023,

from 10am – 1pm in aid of St. Margaret’s Church Hempnall.
Why not come and find that special Christmas gift or card?
Coffee, tea & cakes, raffle.                              
Offers of help, Raffle prizes and cakes or biscuits would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Please contact Yvonne Davy 01508499405
or email ydavy01@yahoo.co.uk

 

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CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES—13-20 November 2023

4 months ago

 
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES—13-20 November 2023

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES—13-20 November 2023

We will be supporting Operation Christmas Child again this year with their Christmas Shoebox campaign.  You are invited to fill a shoebox with items to delight children across the world on Christmas morning, assuring them that they are not forgotten and giving them an experience of love.
Shoe boxes are available from the Group Office or you can fill your own box. Why not join with some friends to fill a box, or fill a box from your organisation or club. Perhaps you are unable to get out and about or just don’t have the time to go shopping. Why not build a shoebox online! (Check out the Operation Christmas Child website here: https://shoeboxonline.samaritans-purse.org.uk/

Ideas for what to put inside are available at the Operation Christmas Child website: https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/how-to-pack-a-shoebox/along with full instructions.

Group Office, open  Mon-Thurs 9am-12.30pm

Telephone: 01508 498157

Our email: hempnallgroup.office@btinternet.com

 

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Graffiti Night

5 months ago

 
Graffiti Night

"Graffiti Night"

St Andrews Bedingham will be having a Graffiti Evening

on Friday October 27th

Gaffitti expert Andrew McDonald will be on hand

to take you through the evening.

Refreshments will be served during the evening.

There will be a further notice in the October Village News.

Proceeds to St Andrews Church Bedingham.

 

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October Parish Walk

5 months ago

 
October Parish Walk

OCTOBER WALK

Sunday 15th October 2023 at 2:00pm

Please meet at Topcroft Pavilion at 2pm for a walk of about 3.5 miles around part of Topcroft.

Tea and cake afterwards at the church.

Please contact David and Margaret Ferre for further details 01508 482562.

 

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Annual Bunwell Lecture

5 months ago

 
Annual Bunwell Lecture

ANNUAL BUNWELL LECTURE

"Where the Past Inspires the Future" A Talk by David Pennell (CEO of The Burghley House

Preservation Trust) England's Greatest Elizabethan Estate 

(For more information about Burghley House click here)

St Michael and All Angels Church

The Old Turnpike, Bunwell, NR16 1SN (12 miles from Norwich on the B1113)

Friday 13th October 2023 at 7:30pm (Light Refreshments from 6:45pm)

Tickets £7.50 in Advance (or £10.00 on the night)

 

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Book Sale and Refreshments

6 months ago

 
Book Sale and Refreshments

HARDWICK CHURCH

Saturday 30th September

10.00 – 12.30

BOOK SALE and REFRESHMENTS

This popular event is returning for the first time since 2019…

Huge range of good quality, second-hand books for sale …

Also bric-a-brac, produce, tombola and raffle…

Proceeds in aid of Hardwick and Shelton Churches

Donations of books and other items for sale, plus raffle prizes etc, welcome by 27 Sept. 

Contact: liampilgrim@btinternet.com

 

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September Parish Walk

6 months ago

 
September Parish Walk

SEPTEMBER WALK

Sunday 24 September at 2:00pm

3.5 mile walk around the Old Buckenham area. Leave from Liz Billett’s home Chestnuts, Mill Road, Old Buckenham NR17 1SG. Tea afterwards at the Chestnuts.

Those who are unable to do the walk are welcome to join the tea from 3.45 onwards.

Please let Liz know if you are intending to do the walk (Tel: 07891

854219 or email: lizzie.billett@gmail.com) so we don’t leave without you.

 

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Pop Up Pub

6 months ago

 
Pop Up Pub

POP UP PUB

Come and enjoy and evening of fun and festivities at Sourth Norfolk's Newes and finest establishement - for one night only!

Friday 15 September 2023

6:00pm-11:00pm

Friars Farm Barn, Morninghtorpe, NR15 2QL

37:50 per person - Sorry no children (includes 1 free drink & 1 free susage in a roll)

Cash only please - No Cards!

All proceeds to Motor Neurone Disease Association & Fritton and Morningthorpe Churches' Fabric Fund

For tickets & more information please email frittonmorningthorpeevents@btinternet.com - or call Judith 07768 385989

 

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The Norfolk Churches Trust 40th Bike Ride!

7 months ago

 
The Norfolk Churches Trust 40th Bike Ride!

The Norfolk Churches Trust 40th Bike Ride!

Saturday 9th September 2023

Since the Bike Ride started, over £4million has been raised! A tremendous effort by everyone who has taken part. 2023 will be the 40th anniversary of the Bike Ride and The Norfolk Churches Trust want to make it a really special day.

And don’t forget the competitions that they run including The Lord Lieutenant’s certificate for the individual who raises the most money and the Wall of Fame for the most churches visited.

Click here for further details

 

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August Walk Sunday 13th August

7 months ago

 
August Walk Sunday 13th August

August Walk is on Sunday 13th August 2023

We will meet in the layby on the B1332 just south of Poringland for a 2:00pm start.  The walk will be 4+ miles along footpaths and country lanes from Poringland to Brooke and the edge of Alpington and return to Poringland layby.  If you would like to join us, please contact Daphne on 01508 494318 - so we know you are coming and don’t set off without you.

 

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July 2023 Walk

8 months ago

 
July 2023 Walk

July 2023 Walk

Sunday 30th July - Walk starting at 2pm from Holy Trinity Church, Barsham with Shipmeadow Church. The walk will include part of the Via Beata way and will last 2 hours or so. Refreshments will be provided in the Church afterwards. The Church is situated off the B1062 from Bungay to Beccles.

Postcode is NR34 8HA. Click here for link to Holy Trinity Church 

For further information please contact Josephine on 01508 530453

 

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Strawberries and Cream Tea

8 months ago

 
Strawberries and Cream Tea

Strawberries and Cream Tea

Saturday 22nd July 2023

2:00pm in the garden of Mrs Maureen Kittle, 46 The Street, Brooke

Tickets £8.00 (Free for children 16 and under)

Contact: Rosemary Sanford (01508 550673) or Alison Rhodes (01508 558142) by Friday 14th July 2023

Raffle available

(Proceeds in aid of the continuing work of St Peter’s in the Parish)

 

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Gift Day | St Margaret's Church, Hempnall

8 months ago

 
Gift Day | St Margaret's Church, Hempnall

Gift Day | St Margaret's Church, Hempnall

 for 3 hours

St Margaret's Church, Hempnall are holding a Gift Day Appeal on 15 July 11am - 2pm at the church and welcome any monetary donation, big or small.

 
 

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Open Garden at Mere Cottage

9 months ago

 
Open Garden at Mere Cottage

Open Garden at Mere Cottage 

Sunday 9th July 2023 

Garden Open between 10:00am-5:00pm 

Roy and Ann Garnham are opening their garden in Seething to the public in aid of Church Funds. 

Admission Adults £5 - Children free | Refreshments available. 

Mere Cottage 

Seething St 

Seething 

NR 15 1AL 

 

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The Norfolk Churches Trust 40th Bike Ride!

9 months ago

 
The Norfolk Churches Trust 40th Bike Ride!

The Norfolk Churches Trust 40th Bike Ride!

Saturday 9th September 2023

Since the Bike Ride started, over £4million has been raised! A tremendous effort by everyone who has taken part. 2023 will be the 40th anniversary of the Bike Ride and The Norfolk Churches Trust want to make it a really special day.

And don’t forget the competitions that they run including The Lord Lieutenant’s certificate for the individual who raises the most money and the Wall of Fame for the most churches visited.

Click here for futher details

 

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Summer Garden Party

9 months ago

 
Summer Garden Party

Summer Garden Party

4pm Sunday 2nd July 2023 

Hempnall Church Grounds

Strawberries & Cream

Treasure Hunt      Craft      Games    

 Free      All very welcome 

 

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June Walk

9 months ago

 
June Walk

June Walk

Sunday 25th June 2023

Our walk will start at Topcroft church at 2pm. The walk will be approximately 5 miles along public footpaths and lanes around Topcroft. It will include a short section of the Via Beata. There will be refreshments in Topcroft church afterwards.

Please contact David and Margaret Ferre on 01508 482562 for further information .

 
 

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Midsummer Lunch

9 months ago

 
Midsummer Lunch

MIDSUMMER   LUNCH

In the garden at Hedge End, Field Lane, Hempnall

Saturday 24th June 2023 at 12 noon

Raffle and Tombola

Tickets £10.00

Tickets are available from:

Christine Stone  01508 499472,  Jill Turner  01508 499344 or Joy Allen 01508 498236

All proceeds will go to St Margaret’s Church, Hempnall

 

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Music for a Summer's Evening

9 months ago

 
Music for a Summer's Evening

St Peter's Church, Brooke

welcomes

The East of England Co-op Band

for

Music on a Summer's Evening

 

Come and enjoy an evening with this Championship Section Contesting Brass Band.

First Section Champions, London and Southern Counties March 2022

 

Tickets are £10 for adults 

(Children 16 and under £5)

Available in advance from members of the church choir, or telephone 01508 558324 to reserve a ticket.

 

Licensed Bar                                   Interval "Nibbles" available

 

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Friends of St Peter's Christmas Coffee Morning

1 year ago

 
Friends of St Peter's Christmas Coffee Morning

Friends of St Peter's

Christmas Coffee Morning

10.00am to 12.00pm

Brooke Vicarage

Come and meet your friends

Share in coffee, mince pies and chat

Raffle           Cake stall         Jigsaws       Games

Entry £3 for adults, children free

All funds raised help with the upkeep of our historic church.

 

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Harvest Supper

1 year ago

 
Harvest Supper

Harvest Supper

Brooke Village Hall  :  Friday 30th September 

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Tickets £12, to include main course and pudding, a drink and entertainment.

Please contact John Ash (01508 550116) or Rosemary Sanford (01508 550673) to book your place.

Bookings close Friday 23rd September

 

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Pet Service

2 years ago

 
Pet Service

St Peter’s Brooke

September 11th Morning Worship - 10.30am

Pet Service

Knowing the Queen's love of pets and animals, this service will go ahead as planned. 

It will begin with a short Act of Commemoration.

On Sunday 11th September Morning Worship will be a bit different.  We will be celebrating the gift of animals and ask God’s blessing on them.  Please bring your pets, or a picture of your pet.  We will give thanks for the companionship they bring and remember those pets that we have loved but are no longer with us. This will be a wonderful opportunity to thank God for our world and the gift of animals.

  (Please bring dogs on a lead and other animals in suitable carriers or cages).

 

 

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Coro '94 Concert

2 years ago

 
Coro '94 Concert

We Welcome Back

“Coro 94”

for

“Music for a Summer’s Evening”

in

St. Peter’s Church, Brooke

Saturday 30th July 2022 at 7pm

 

“Coro 94” is a choir which was formed in 2014 from alumni of the award-winning “Cantate Youth Choir.”  Many ex-members have developed careers in music and some have become well-known names.  For others, singing in one of the UK's top amateur choirs forms a central part of their adult lives, with several  belonging to the Bach Choir, the BBC Symphony Chorus, the London Philharmonic Chorus and the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus.

“Coro 94” sings regularly in top London venues, and has toured Italy twice,  performing in festivals throughout the Abruzzo region in both churches and outdoor venues.

Tickets £10

available from members of the church choir,  

from Spurgeon’s Farm Shop and on the door.

Children will be admitted free of charge

“Nibbles” available in the interval  -  Licensed Bar

Further Information – Telephone 01508 558324

 

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Strawberry and Cream Tea

2 years ago

 
Strawberry and Cream Tea

St. Peter's, Brooke

Strawberries and Cream Tea

Saturday, 25th June, 2022, at 2.00pm                                        

in the garden of Mrs Maureen Kittle, 46, The Street, Brooke

Tickets: £7.00 (under 16s free)

Contact: Rosemary Sanford (01508 550673) or                                    

Alison Rhodes (01508 558142) by Friday, 17th June, 2022

Raffle available.

(Proceeds in aid of the continuing work of St. Peter’s in the Parish)

 

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Friends of St Peter's Christmas Coffee Morning

2 years ago

 
Friends of St Peter's Christmas Coffee Morning

Friends of St Peter's Christmas Coffee Morning

10.00am

Brooke Vicarage

Coffee and Mince Pies - Raffle - Bring and Buy - Cake Stall

All funds raised help with the upkeep of our historic church.

 

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Christmas Carol Festival

2 years ago

 
Christmas Carol Festival

Christmas Carol Festival

Festival Service - 4.00pm

A special festival service to mark the conclusion of our Carol Festival.

Come along and sing some of the carols on display.

 

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Christmas Carol Festival

2 years ago

 
Christmas Carol Festival

Christmas Carol Festival

Open 10am - 4pm

St Peter's church at Brooke will be host to a variety of displays, created by the local community; each illustrating a favourite Christmas Carol. 

Refreshments available

Free Entry

 

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Christmas Carol Festival

2 years ago

 
Christmas Carol Festival

Christmas Carol Festival

Open 10am - 4pm

St Peter's church at Brooke will be host to a variety of displays, created by the local community; each illustrating a favourite Christmas Carol. 

Refreshments available

Free Entry

 

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Christmas Carol Festival

2 years ago

 
Christmas Carol Festival

Christmas Carol Festival

Preview Evening

St Peter's church at Brooke will be host to a variety of displays, created by the local community; each illustrating a favourite Christmas Carol. 

On Friday 10th December you can have an exclusive preview of the displays, while enjoying festive refreshments.

Tickets are £5 for adults and you can book yours by contacting John Ash (01508 550116) or Daphne Warman (01508 550719)

 

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Harvest Supper

2 years ago

 
Harvest Supper

Harvest Supper

Brooke Village Hall  :  Friday 1st October 

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Tickets £10, to include main course and pudding, a drink and entertainment.

Please contact John Ash (01508 550116) or Daphne Warman (01508 550719) to book your place.

Bookings close Sunday 26th September

 

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Poems for the Spring

3 years ago

 
Poems for the Spring

Following the success of our previous poetry evening, this is an opportunity to meet together again on "Zoom" as we share our favourite spring poems.

The evening begins at 7.30pm and there will be a break in the middle.

The Zoom link is:  Meeting ID: 851 2631 5175  Passcode: 641422

 

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Poetry Evening

3 years ago

 
Poetry Evening

Join us for an evening of poetry reading  on Zoom.

This fundraising event is by ticket only.

Choose your favourite poem and let us know.  We'd love to hear why you have chosen it.

For further details and to buy your ticket contact John Ash

22, Brecon Road          01508550116         johnrvash@gmailcom

Please book your place by Friday 20th November

 

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Take a Walk on the Wildside...

7 years ago

 
Take a Walk on the Wildside...

Free guided walks to celebrate the wildlife of St. Peter’s Churchyard.

Discover the amazing wildlife found in Brooke churchyard. Take part in a guided walk, join in with a minibeast safari, make a bird box and explore the churchyard through our wildlife treasure hunt.

•Suitable for all ages
•No need to book
•Activities free, small charge for refreshments

 

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Summer Concert

8 years ago

 
Summer Concert

Come and enjoy this musical treat

on a summer’s evening

 

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Coffee and Mince Pies

8 years ago

 
Coffee and Mince Pies

Come along and enjoy this seasonal event organised by the Friends of St Peter's

Entrance £3 for adults and children are free

Bring and Buy Stall - cakes - raffle

 

 

 

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Hot Cross Bun and Coffee Morning

10 years ago

 
Hot Cross Bun and Coffee Morning

Everybody is welcome to this Friends of St. Peter's event hosted by Ruth Dodds.

 

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Real Hymns & Real Ale

10 years ago

 

 

 

Real Hymns & Real Ale

With kind support from Grain Brewery

 

St Peter’s Church, The Street, Brooke

Saturday April 5th 7.00pm – 9.15pm

 

Please join us for an informal evening in Brooke Church, singing traditional hymns and enjoying a glass of beer (or wine). Hymns will be selected by request to John Ash*  preferably in advance or on the night.

 

All welcome, so come and help us to shake the rafters!

 

 

Admission is free, but a small donation would be welcome to cover the cost of any drinks consumed

* sjash@waitrose.com or phone 01508 550116

(Any queries, please contact Morna Hill – tel: 01508 558 589)


 

 

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Flower Festival

11 years ago

 
Flower Festival

Refreshments will be served throughout each day.

 

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Carols for All

11 years ago

 

Come and sing your favourite carols with St Peter's Church Choir and enjoy Mince Pies and Mulled Wine.

Tickets £5.00 in advance from Brooke Post Office and Rosemary Sanford 01508 550673 or £6.00 on the door.

 

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