This Lent, deepen your faith with our new House Group at The Rise, 19 Rotherfield Road, meeting weekly from 19:30 to 21:30, starting Ash Wednesday, 2025. 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, contact David Williams, St Margaret’s Harpsden.
Emergency Health Situations During Services and Other Activities in our Three ChurchesWe had an incident during a service recently, and it was not the first that has occurred in recent years. As a very caring community these were dealt with by those present. In several cases an ambulance needed to be called, and it can be difficult to remember the postcode and address of the location. As a result Leigh has made laminated information sheets for all three Churches, which need to be displayed prominently on the porch noticeboards. They include THREE WORD LOCATORS for all three. At first glance these look a bit nonsensical, but I am assured they are very helpful to Emergency Service Operators coupled with the postcode. They are "race. ratty. elevates" (Shiplake). "homes. whips. scarcely" (Dunsden). "arrive. incensed. feathers. (Harpsden).In cases where emergency help is require someone should go to the porch where mobile phone reception is likely to be better, and use the information on the notice to summon help then go out to the road to direct the help to where it is neededAnyone with medical knowledge or first aid experience should make themselves known to the Church Wardens at the time. In addition the Joint PCC will try to organise some First Aid/First Response Training for those who feel called to take on that role. I for one will be doing this.
Shiplake Handbell ringers meet on a Friday morning from 9.45 to 11.15am. We currently are a group of 8 (2 men and 6 women), but would love to welcome new members. No experience is necessary, but if you can read music, it helps! We ring mostly popular tunes, enjoying some laughs along the way. If you might be interested in joining us, please do drop in and see/hear what we do. Contact Joanne Harris [Joanne.harris77@gmail.com] for more information. Mobile:07514531981
