Social Events
We enjoy many opportunities to get together for fellowship across the Benefice - in addition to the refreshments we usually share after our services. We look forward to welcoming you to an event soon - here are the current options:Anna Chaplaincy Events
Anna lunches and teas are open to all in their maturity but we also welcome anyone who would value the social interaction it affords. Revd Heather is the Anna Chaplain, assisted by Anna Friends Paul and Valerie, please see the Anna Chaplaincy page for more information.
The next Anna tea is on April 1st at 2.15. It will be a simple Lent tea of a filled roll, a cake and a piece of fruit…with copious tea or coffee. We look forward to seeing you on this occasion. Please contact Revd Heather to let her know you are coming on 07946352026 or email [email protected].
Boys Brunches
Boys Brunches are hosted by Paul at Harpsden, usually every first Monday of the month, and are for all mature gentlemen who may, or may not, have recently lost a loved one, live alone and would welcome company, like talking, or listening, or just want to chew the cud with a group of sympathetic blokes. Come and join us for tea/coffee and a bite to eat whilst putting the world to rights.
The next meeting is at 10.30am - 12 noon on Monday 14th April (NOT the 7th). Please contact Paul for more information, email Paul by clicking here.
Calendar Related or Miscellaneous Events
These special events celebrate particular dates, items in the church calendar or season / nature.
Quiz Night
There will be a Quiz Night at Harpsden Village Hall at 7.00pm on Friday 11th April. Tickets will be £10.00 a head to include a one course supper. Drinks will be available to purchase by the bottle for sharing at tables. Tables of 6 - 8 people. Raising funds for St Margaret’s. Please email Sue by clicking here or Valerie with questions or to buy tickets. The poster can be seen here or below. If you can’t make up a full table, please contact the organisers and they will try to slot you in with another group.
Community Lunches
Community lunches are usually self-funded, and there is currently one planned:
The next church Community Lunch is on the 27th March at 1pm at the Bottle and Glass. Please contact Revd Heather to register your interest now or for menu details from the 10th March. Email Revd Heather at [email protected] or call 07946352026.
There is a regular Harpsden Lunch at Badgemore Park - the next one is on Wednesday 2nd April. Everyone is welcome, from across the Benefice - but please let Hazel know if you would like to attend (or if you have any questions) by email on [email protected]
Cuppa and Chat
All Saints ,Dunsden will be open every Wednesday afternoon (2.30-4.30) for a cuppa, cake, biscuits and chat. All are welcome. Should you like to bring along any unfinished crafts to finish yourself or need help to get them completed, we are here for you. Contact Yvonne by email for details.
Study and Prayer
While not solely social, like many of the other events listed here, we have several groups that share refreshments and fellowship alongside study and prayer. If this is of interest, please see below, as well as the Benefice Bible Study and Benefice Prayer Group pages.
This Lent, deepen your faith with our new House Group at The Rise, 19 Rotherfield Road, meeting weekly during lent (then ongoing) starting on Thursday 6 March from 2:30pm until 4pm, Finishing on Thursday 17 April. We’ll explore Andrew Watson’s ‘The Way of the Desert’, reflecting on the spiritual lessons of testing, discipline, and transformation through Scripture, prayer, and discussion. Come enjoy fellowship and grow in understanding of God’s love and guidance in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere. For details and books contact David Williams, St Margaret’s Harpsden. Email David by clicking here.