It's not often an Archdeacon's Visitation Service comes around, so, as when visitors are coming round to visit, it's time to clean up, do the dusting and tidy up.Being God's house a very large duster is required capable of reaching to the heavens. Noel was tasked with the East Window which, with an extendable pole, was at least possible.Brass work is being polished, carpets hoovered, woodwork and stonework dusted, and all before the service in the church on 17 June 2026.
Roll up, Roll up!Circus FairSt John's Caterham6 June 2026The show must go on, so the tents were assembled, the unicycle prepared, the BBQ fired up and the performers prepared.Opened by Sonia the Caterham Town Crier, the fair was soon in full swing, with exploding dogs (inflatable ones), decorated biscuits (clown faces), spinning plates (at the refreshments and the circus skills tent), the Sundance Kid working some kind of arrowing angle (it looked like Robert Redford) and preloved goods, toys and games, plants, books, cakes and jams flying off the shelves.Cancerhelp provided many goods and much support and sound advice.There were tests of skill (egg roll) and games of chance (human fruit machine, chocolate tombola, game of chance and the raffle).Our ringmaster (other than Jaimée) was Julie who pulled everything together despite much adversity. Thanks also goes to those who volunteered to take (a) part and of course to all the people who came and guessed, rolled, bought and ate.Thank you all! The result of the Egg Roll was (sponsored by the security rats)1st - Brigitte with 22 Points2nd - Noel with 19 points= 3rd - Oliver and Dorothea with 18 pointswith 16 points (or a few less) were - Margaret, Sonia, Peregrine, Lady P, The Twins, Yoke, Maggi, Daisy, Julie, Emily, Lucas, Gabriella, Annie, Tony, Flora, Mia and Elliott.Given the dodgy eggs a great performance by all!
Our Circus themed Summer Fair is happening on Saturday 6th June at 11.30am - 3.30pm.Hone your Circus SkillsWalk the tight ropeSpin a plateTopple a ClownThere will be a BBQ.St John’s Church HallClareville RoadCaterham Valley
St John's Church is OpenFriday 5th JuneFriday 12th JuneFriday 26th June10am to 12 noon.Visitors welcome :)
