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. Our next event will be added here soon.
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 3rd March. 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.
Pancake Supper
There will be a Pancake Supper on Tuesday 4th March at All Saints Church, Dunsden, 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. There will be soup, pancakes, a beetle drive and raffle. Tickets £10 (cash please). Please book with Pippa 0228 9473184 or Yvonne 0118 9477776
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. Bring your own wine/beer/soft drinks. Tables of 6 - 8 people. Raising funds for St Margaret’s. Please email Sue by clicking here with questions or to buy tickets. The poster can be seen here or below.
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 - more details will follow soon. 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.