We are holding a Heritage Open Day from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 14th September for you to explore our Grade 2* listed church with its unusual nave arcades, interesting monuments and windows. We'll have displays, an exhibition of our historic books and pictures, and an illustrated talk on the church's 800-year history. Discover bell-ringing at a demonstration at midday, and join a tour of the extensive churchyard with its listed chest tombs and war memorial. A programme and timetable for the Day will be available here from August.The Open Day is in association with the national Heritage Open Day organisation - see https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
‘Sing for Joy’ takes place in church at 11.00am on the third Wednesday of each month. It welcomes everybody, of any age, from across the village and beyond. Its aim is to lift the spirits and revive the memories and to encourage friendship, through hospitality and a sing-along of popular songs and hymns following seasonal themes. It is especially popular with people affected by dementia and their friends. ‘Sing for Joy’ is free, including refreshments, with a retiring collection, usually for the Alzheimer’s Society. No special musical ability is required, just join in and enjoy. The next meeting will be on 16th October 2024, after a summer break.
From 2nd September you are welcome to fortnightly meetings on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.00 noon to 'explore the Christian faith' in the Orchard Room of the Church Institute. We shall shortly be announcing the next subject we shall be surveying, and the book(s) that will support our discussions so watch this space.Tea or coffee provided. If you'd like to know more please contact Rosemary Whipp or Susan Major via admin@bansteadallsaints.com. Or just turn up! We are an ecumenical group and look forward to meeting people from other Churches.
The picnic will be held from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in the garden of St Paul's Vicarge SM7 1LG (or St Paul's Churchf, if wet), where we will enjoy fellowship together.Bring your own chair/blanket and picnic lunch. Please contact Alex at b5chair2023@googlemail.com to let her know you are planning to attend.
