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.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THE ASCENSION DAY PICNIC: Under the auspices of the Anna team a picnic is planned to be held at Harpsden on the 29th May at 12.30pm After a very short act of worship we will picnic together… hopefully outside but if the weather is not conducive in the church. All Anna events are free but for realistic catering purposes we need to know you are coming ….please let Revd Heather know by emailing her [email protected] or 07946352026 of your intention to come. We look forward to seeing you then. The Anna team.
Please also see the Community Lunch below.
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
The Quiz Night at Harpsden Village Hall on Friday 11th April was a huge success and raised a fabulous £970, many thanks and a huge well done to all involved.
Picnic
Please see the Picnic listed under Anna Chaplaincy events above.
Community Lunches
Community lunches are usually self-funded, and there is currently one planned:
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]
Our next community lunch is on the 1st of May at 1 pm at the Griffin in Caversham, please NOTE change of venue for this occasion. …it has a large car park all the menus are available including main menu, light bites and a 3 course children’s menu at £8.99. Please contact Revd Heather asap if you are interested as I need to preorder by the 22nd April. Thanks. 07946352026
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.
David and Shelagh's Lent Group has now concluded and was a lovely way to enjoy fellowship and grow in understanding of God’s love and guidance in such a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Many thanks to them both. Further study may come from it, more details to follow. Email David by clicking here.