On Saturday 5 October, at 3pm in St John's Church, Caterham, there will be an informal, short service to celebrate the animals in our lives.Bring along your hairy, furry, feathery, scaly or finny friends.All ages and species welcome!
Heritage Open Days are celebrating their 30th anniversary and St. John’s Church will be open.13 September 2024 - 10:30am to 4:30pm14 September 2024 - 10:30am to 4:30pm15 September 2024 - 12:45pm to 5:00pm'Routes – Networks - Connections' is the national theme in 2024.CATERHAM SCHOOL MUSICAL TREAT (14 September only)1.30pm-3.00pmA mix of instrumentalists and singers.ORGAN RECITAL (15 September only)At 2pm with John Woodhouse.OPEN TOWER TOUR (15 September only)At 3:15pm with Noel Gibbin.There are 8 bells in St John's that can be change rung and here's a chance to get a look at them and see and hear how they're rung. Please note there is restricted access (spiral staircase).The tour includes:- an explanation of the art of change ringing- a demonstration of change ringing in the ringing chamber- a visit to the bell chamber- a chance for questions, to have a go (under instruction) and for those carefully posed photosFurther details and to reserve a place at cvbells.DISPLAYS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS- Caterham Trefoil Guild – Trail of Caterham Valley with a twist- The Green Club – a display about the routes/networks in nature- Mothers’ Union- Caterham Eco Churches/Sustainable Caterham- East Surrey Museum- The Bourne SocietyARTWORK ON THE THEMEWe will be attempting to create some form of artwork based on the theme of Routes – Networks – Connections, with Caterham at its centre point.
Today we made sheep puppets, had a "lost sheep scavenger hunt", built twig mazes for our lost sheep & tiny shelters for them. Some of us also got muddy :)
Thank you for your support, the summer holiday lunches scheme has now finished.We will be providing lunches in our church hall, every week over the summer holidays. This is open to all - families, singles, couples and people of all ages. It is hoped the project will create a social space for people to meet together and eat, and will reduce some of the extra pressure put on families usually on free school meals over the holidays. Please note the meals are FREE TO ALL - and you do not have to be on free school meals or meet any other requirement to receive them. We are calling on people of all ages - not just families - to help by coming along and by spreading the word. The meal for this week is jacket potato with a choice of beef chilli/salad/beans/cheese, and unlimited free juice or hot drinks.There are craft activities for children and a toy corner for toddlers.We thank Waitrose and Morrisons, our local stores, who have generously supported this venture.
