LENT CHALLENGE (5 Mar – 20 Apr): – why not try adding 2 items (or more) a week to your shopping to donate to a local food bank? We will have a box at the back of St Mary’s church for suitable items (food tins/packets, etc & toiletries) – bring them along whenever you visit us!

Alternating communion service held at Ratcliffe,Thrussington, Rearsby or Queniborough.

St Mary’s Art Group meets Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm in Cathy’s room. We are a mixed ability class. New members are always welcome.

We focus on Watercolour painting as our main medium. Please contact Kendrick for further information - [email protected]

Craft & Chat Group every Tues 10-12 noon with Wendy Nye. We meet in Cathy’s room at the back of St Mary’s church. All abilities welcome as we share in the joy of art, craft, fun and friendship. Please contact Wendy on 01162 605601 for more information.

Funky Monkeys toddler group at St Mary’s every Thurs 9:30-11:30am (term-time only ). All parents/grandparents/carers with babies/toddlers welcome. £1 per session including refreshments. A chance for fun and friendship in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s church.

HOLY WEEK 14-17 Apr 7:30pm Compline services Mon- Thrussington; Tues – Rearsby; Wed- Ratcliffe; Maundy Thurs- 7:30pm Team Eucharist service at Rearsby

Friday 18 Apr: 7:30pm Good Friday Quiet Service at St Mary’s, Queniborough

Sunday 20 Apr : 10:30am EASTER DAY TEAM HC SERVICE at St Mary’s
Queniborough led by Revd Ian Hill

Mothers’ Union – we meet on the second Tuesday of each month 2:30-4pm in someone’s home for a time of friendship, chat, tea & (of course) cake! Please contact Moira on 0116 269 8559 for more information or email [email protected]