Back in mid August, we mourned the passing of Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith, one of the truly great modern hymn writers in the Anglican tradition. At the time, one comment was “We give thanks for all that he contributed to the worship of the church through his hymn writing, and his ministry”.

While on her September break, one of our readers, Jean Melrose, was inspired to put together a wonderful service that includes some of his very best known hymns—yes, including Tell out my soul—video clips of him speaking, some really good readings, and all in a really prayerful framework.

Don’t miss this service—put it in your diary now. It will be at St Aidan’s so that we can see and hear the clips well, but in a pretty recognisable Anglican traditional format!!

Play and Praise is a simple service for pre schoolers (0-3) to nurture their innate spirituality! During term-time there is a service every Monday at St Aidan's from 9.30am to 11.00 am. Action songs, story, followed by tea, coffee and play. Play and Praise also meets at St Peter's on Fridays at the same time.

Each Thursday evening a group of us gather to pray for personal, parish and global concerns, and we share bread and wine together using a simple communion service drawn from Iona material. Do join us - some come every week, but really it's a case of come as you feel led.

Play and Praise is a simple service for pre schoolers (0-3) to nurture their innate spirituality! During term-time there is a service every Friday at St Peter's from 9.30am to 11.00 am. Action songs, story, followed by tea, coffee and play. Play and Praise also meets at St Aidan's on Mondays at the same time.

Family friendly informal service with singing, story telling and craft. Sharing tea and refreshments after the service.