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.
It has been decided that as there is either a harvest lunch or tea being arranged by each of the churches, to wait till November for our church Community Lunch. The date is Thursday 13th of November at 1pm. This will be at Shiplake Meadows (the Audley village on the A4155 not far from Shiplake war memorial). A menu is now available. Please contact Revd Heather for further details. And to book your place on [email protected] or 07946352026.
The Anna tea in December will be different! Mindful of the darker days I am planning to hold a prayer book 1662 Communion service at 2pm at Dunsden on the 11th December prior to celebrating the forthcoming season of Christmas, with a glass of mulled wine, Christmas cake and mince pies. EVERYONE is welcome but I do need to know you are coming for catering purposes please.
Any questions, please contact Revd Heather on [email protected] or 07946352026.
Boys Brunches
Boys Brunches are hosted by Paul at Harpsden, usually every first Monday of the month, 10.30 am - 12 noon, 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.
Please contact Paul for more information and to let him know you are coming, email Paul by clicking here.
Calendar Related or Miscellaneous Events
These special events celebrate particular dates, items in the church calendar or season / nature.
Christmas Cava Canapés and Carols
By the kind hospitality of Harpsden Court you are warmly invited to enjoy ‘’Christmas Cava Canapés and Carols’’ on Friday 12th December, 6 – 7.30pm in The Great Hall. A special evening to Celebrate the Joy of Christmas & Raise funds for St. Margaret’s Church. £10 per person to include first drink & canapés. More information and tickets from Jo. See the poster here.
The Nativity at Wintershall
Shelagh & Leonie are organising for the Sunday School families to attend the Nativity Play that is held at Wintershall each year and you are welcome to join them. The date would be Sunday 21st December at 5pm (leaving the Henley area 2.30/3pm to arrive in good time). Please let Shelagh know by email if you would like to come by 7th Nov please. For more information see here: The Nativity Journey - Wintershall
Wreath Making
Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath with the Flower Team - 1-3 pm on Monday 8th December - booking required, please see poster.
Community Lunches
The two types of Community lunches are usually self-funded:
There is a regular Harpsden Lunch at Badgemore Park. 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]
It has been decided that as there is either a harvest lunch or tea being arranged by each of the churches, to wait till November for our church Community Lunch. The date is Thursday 13th of November at 1pm at the Audley Village, Shiplake Meadows. Please let Revd Heather know your preference and if you are likely to attend.
Cuppa and Chat
All Saints ,Dunsden will be open the first Wednesday afternoon of the month (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.
New Bible Study House Group – The Letter to the Hebrews
David and Shelagh will be hosting a new Bible Study House Group at their home on the last Thursday of each month from 2–4pm, beginning Thursday 25th September 2025. Read more here. Email David by clicking here.
