Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue Address
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels, Moccas Hereford, HR2 9LH, United Kingdom
On August 15th, you are again invited to a spectacularly beautiful summer evening of a varied selection of Gregorian Chant, some items accompanied by the Moccas organ, sung by the monks of Belmont Abbey, this time with some audience participation. It will be preceded by delicious tea and cakes in Moccas Village Hall.

The timing is especially chosen to coincide with a three-day reprise of the extraordinary five day river voyage in August 2022 of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Waters and the Wye, which was rowed by canoe catamaran from Hay to Monmouth, in order to raise awareness about the pollution of the Wye and call for concerted action before it is too late.

On this occasion, the statue will arrive at Bredwardine Bridge at 4pm on 15th August, and hence the statue will be
transported to Moccas Church around 6.15 in time for the Gregorian Chant at 6.30 pm. Seats are free for the Gregorian Chant, but we welcome donations to Moccas Church.
Preceded by Tea, sandwiches and Cake in Moccas Village Hall 5pm to 6pm
Tickets £10 for tea, sandwiches and cake are available from
Rachel Jenkins [email protected] or 01981 500 726
For those interested to follow the voyage over the following two days, there will be 5.30pm evensong at Hereford Cathedral on 16th and 5.30pm evensong at Hoarwithy Church on 17th.

Turnastone: St Mary Magdalene

Turnastone was one of the smallest parishes in Herefordshire, with a handful of dwellings and mostly farm pasture land. The church building dates from the late 12th/early 13th century with a handsome barrel roof dated about 1500. A guide book and history leaflet is available at the church. In 2019 the parish merged with neighbouring Vowchurch parish, and both church buildings continue in use.

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The Voyage of Our Lady of the Waters and an Evening of Gregorian Chant

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Moccas: St Michael & All Angels, Moccas Hereford, HR2 9LH, United Kingdom

On August 15th, you are again invited to a spectacularly beautiful summer evening of a varied selection of Gregorian Chant, some items accompanied by the Moccas organ, sung by the monks of Belmont Abbey, this time with some audience participation. It will be preceded by delicious tea and cakes in Moccas Village Hall.

The timing is especially chosen to coincide with a three-day reprise of the extraordinary five day river voyage in August 2022 of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Waters and the Wye, which was rowed by canoe catamaran from Hay to Monmouth, in order to raise awareness about the pollution of the Wye and call for concerted action before it is too late.

On this occasion, the statue will arrive at Bredwardine Bridge at 4pm on 15th August, and hence the statue will be
transported to Moccas Church around 6.15 in time for the Gregorian Chant at 6.30 pm. Seats are free for the Gregorian Chant, but we welcome donations to Moccas Church.
Preceded by Tea, sandwiches and Cake in Moccas Village Hall 5pm to 6pm
Tickets £10 for tea, sandwiches and cake are available from
Rachel Jenkins [email protected] or 01981 500 726
For those interested to follow the voyage over the following two days, there will be 5.30pm evensong at Hereford Cathedral on 16th and 5.30pm evensong at Hoarwithy Church on 17th.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Vowchurch & Turnastone is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [see link below]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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