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 is:
An Anna tea to celebrate Valentine‘s Day, albeit a little late!
February 20th at All Saints Dunsden 2.15 - 3.45pm .
To help with the catering, please let Revd Heather know you are coming on 07946352026 or [email protected]. The team look forward to seeing you on this occasion.
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 February. Please contact Paul for more information, email Paul by clicking here.
Calendar Related Events
These special events celebrate particular dates, items in the church calendar or season / nature.
Snowdrop Sunday
On February 16th at Dunsden church, starting with a church service at 11am and followed by an afternoon of music and activities. Please see the poster from this link or at the bottom of the page for more details.
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
Community Lunches
Community lunches are usually self-funded, and there are currently two planned:
A Harpsden Lunch is booked for Wednesday 5th February at Badgemore Park at 12.30- 1.00pm. 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]
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.
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.