Weekly Events
So much is happening across the Blyth Valley Churches and communities here are weekly activities.
Holy Communion
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Wednesday at 10 am
Everyone welcome for our mid-week Holy Communion at St Mary's Church.
Cafe Church
On Zoom
Every Tuesday at 10 am
Everyone welcome for a time of community and support at our weekly cafe church.
For login details of how to join, or to be added to the mailing list, please email:
The Revd Alison Alder at:
or
The Revd Linda Berry at:
Morning Worship
St Andrew's, Bramfield
9:30 am every Thursday
Everyone welcome every Thursday for our midweek worship at St Andrew's Bramfield.
Halesworth Men's Shed
Back of Chinny's Carpark
(27 Norwich Road, Halesworth, IP19 8BX)
Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-2 and Sat 10-12
Well equipped workshop, for anyone interested in working and socialising around a bench for themselves, others and the community.
Telephone: 01986 835 905 or drop in.
'Growing Younger' Prayer Group
Zoom
Every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 9:15 till 9:45 am
A new Diocesan prayer group 'Growing Younger' meeting weekly on zoom. To pray for children, young people, families, paid and volunteer workers, teachers, schools and churches.
To join contact:
Emma Allinson
Family Carers Support Group
Co-op Community Room
Every Friday 2-3:30 pm
A group for family carers offering support and a friendly ear. This group is facilitated by the Halesworth Dementia Carers' Fund and in partnership with the Pear Tree Fund.
Church Mice Tots Group
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Thursday 11:30am-1pm
We are relaunching our Church Mice Tots Group from Thursday 12th September, focusing on under 2's. Come along to our relaxed group, led by Pauline a Qualified Early Years Teacher. Come along for a cuppa and cake and join in some fun activities with your little ones.
Halesworth Community Larder
St Mary's Church Hall, Halesworth
Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am
The Halesworth community larder project is available for anyone in need. Every welcome just pop along to St Mary's church hall.
Youth Group
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
We are launching a youth group from Monday 9th September at St Mary's Church in Halesworth. This will be a safe place for youth to hang out, enjoy some food and participate in activities if they wish.
Events in November
There are so many events happening across our community this November. Check them out here.
Lunctime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
13th November 2024
12 noon for 12:30 pm start
Everyone welcome at a lunctime recital with the Halesworth Handbell Ringers, organised by the Friends of St Mary Church.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Silent Film - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
15th November 2024 at 7pm
We welcome back Tom Horton who will be playing the organ to accompany the silent film, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Tickets will cost £10.
Volunteer Day
Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund
Co-op Community Room
Friday 15th November 2-5:30 pm
It will be run in conjunction with representatives of Halesworth Volunteers. The aim of the afternoon is to talk about what we do, and to talk about ways that you may be to help in volunteering.
HDCF now runs a series of activities each week. It is also developing a Befriending Scheme. These rely very much on volunteers, so if you are able to help, we would love to see you there.
Christmas Fair
Holton and Blyford Village Hall
16th November 10 - 1 pm
Everyone is welcome to our Christmas fair. There will be refreshments, stalls and a raffle in aid of St Peter's Church, Holton.
The Great Linstead Beetle Drive
Linstead Village Hall
16th November from 7 pm
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED
FAMILY FUN
Jacket potatoes with a variety of toppings - followed by ice cream. Please contact Pauline Keable (01986 785347) to give us an idea of numbers. Bring your own liquid refreshment Tea & coffee provided Cost: Adults £7.50, Children under 12: £2.50. In aid of Village Hall Funds
Appointment of Honorary Cannon
Bury St Edmunds Cathedral
17th November 3:30 pm
The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is pleased to announce that the Revd Alison Alder: Associate Priest at Blyth Valley Benefices, has been appointed as Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of St James and St Edmund, Bury St Edmunds in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
Art Exhibition
Wissett Village Hall
16th-17th November 10 am -4 pm
Join us for coffee and cake as we enjoy the works of some wonderful artists; raising money for charities. There will be works from, Nancy Bevington, Hetty Van Wijk, Dee Nicholson and Kate Mawdsley.
Christmas Fair
Halesworth Branch of Cancer Research
Holton Village Hall
23rd November
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
We will be serving tea/coffee and seasonal mince pies and from 11.30am our hot light lunches and delicious desserts. There will be lovely things on our Christmas stall and the Cancer Research Christmas cards will be on sale as well as all our usual stalls including our popular Tombola and Raffle and Cake stall. We are sorry for the inconvenience but our event is cash only.
Wenhaston Walkers
Huntingfield Arms
19th November 10 am
The second walk on Tuesday,19th will leave The Huntingfield Arms, Huntingfield IP19 0PU at 10am, led by Louise and Andrew. Details of lunch will follow.
If you wish to add your name to the circulation list, please email: ipbigwood@btinternet.com
Linstead Market Comes to Halesworth
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
23rd November 10-1pm
Everyone welcome to our special market. Looking for Christmas gifts, food and decoration, raffle and seasonal refreshments.
Film Thelma -
Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund
The Cut Halesworth
Wednesday 20th November
1:30 pm for 2 pm start
There will be a special film matinee of Thelma, starring June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Clark Gregg, Parker Posey and Malcolm McDowell. Entrance by £5 donation.
Coffee Morning and Christmas Bric-a-Brac
St Margaret's Church, Heveningham
23rd November 2024 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. And explore the Christmas Bric-a-Brac sale at St Margaret's Church in Heveningham.
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Halesworth Festive Lights Switch on
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
23rd November 2024
St Mary's Church will be hosting the Santa's grotto again as part of the Halesworth festivities. Come to the church enjoy some cake and hot cocoa and the festivities.
Santa's grotto will be 2:30 to 3:30 pm and again at 5:30 pm after the light switch on.
Ceilidh, with live music
Ecotherapy East
Bramfield Village Hall
23rd November 7:30 pm
Ecotherapy East, a social enterprise based in Bramfield, warmly invites you to an evening of ceilidh dance and music. Polkas, hornpipes, reels and jigs. The band, Far'n'Away, and their experienced dance-caller will steer you to safety through a heady mix of boisterous folk!
Come along and help us raise money for our project on the Foxtail Meadow we steward in the heart of Bramfield. Buy your tickets in advance here to guarantee your place. Extra tickets available on the door. Doors open at 7pm.
Christ the King! Special Giving Day!
St Mary's Church Halesworth
24th November
An opportunity to make a one-off financial gift to support our mission and ministry. Lookout for the special letters and envelopes asking you for your support.
Prayer Meeting for Children, Families and Young People
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
28th November 9:30-10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come who is interested in praying for and supporting the children, families and youth work that we are doing across the Blyth Valley Churches. This prayer group will be led by Pauline our Children, Families and Youth Worker. There will also be refreshments.
Spexhall Village Quiz
Spexhall Village Hall
29th November 7 pm
Tickets are £3 each, teams of up to 4 people for our autumn quiz. Please hand in your prizes for the ‘raffle of raffles’ (endless). All good fun. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Tea and coffee with homemade cake will be available for all.
Email: karen1sharman@ icloud.com for tickets.
Christmas Fair
St Mary's Church, Chediston
30th November 2-4 pm
Everyone is welcome at the Chediston Christmas Fair. This will be held in the church school room . An event full of all things Christmas, fun and joy.
If you would like to help or have any questions, please contact Paula Hall on 07450 273125.
Pear Tree Fund
Jumble Sale
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
30th November 10 am - 12 pm
An opportunity to come and support the work of the Pear Tree Fund as they use St Mary's for a jumble/end of season sale.
There will be refreshments available.
Eco Church Support
Tuesday 26 November
6.00pm - 7.00pm by Zoom
Join Robert Skelton (Ely Cathedral - Eco Church Gold Award), and Polly Eaton (A Rocha Eco Church - Eco Diocese Officer) for an informal session for people to chat about Eco Church Awards. Share success, obstacles and challenges you may be experiencing, seek support and support others. Please register to receive a Zoom link (this will be emailed out prior to the session).
Save the Date
Here are some of the exciting things we have coming up later on this year. Save the date more information to follow...
Adventus
St Peter's Church, Spexhall
1st December 2024 3 pm
Everyone is welcome to a special a capella advent carols and seasonal songs to cheer and inspire. It is an Aurora Consort with Conductor Vetta Wise. Tickets cost £5 (on the door) and there will be seasonal refreshments. All money raised goes to St Peter's Church, Spexhall.
To purchase tickets email:
or phone:
07939527340
Awake Arise Lady Maisery
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
6th December 2024 6:30-10:30pm
Awake Arise - Lady Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Halesworth Church, St Mary's. In an umissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene's most inventive artists bring you Awake Arise - A Christmas Show for our times; celebrating the riches of our varied winter traditions and reflecting upon the hope and resilience in music and song that can bring joy to us all in the darkest season.
Don't miss out on this enchanting experience. Book your tickets now!
Coffee Morning and Christmas Craft Fair
St Margaret's Church, Heveningham
7th December 2024 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. And explore the Christmas Fair at St Margaret's Church in Heveningham.
Music Spectacular
Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund
Holton and Blyford Village Hall
Saturday 7th December 7:30 pm
We shall be holding a musical spectacular at Holton & Blyford Village Hall, There will be a variety of fabulous music and dancing acts, and it promises to be a great evening.
Tickets are £10 and are available from Hetty’s Little Copy Shop or by calling 01986 835859.
There will be a bar and grand raffle, and all proceeds will be going to HDCF.
Christmas Craft Session
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
7th December 3-5 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in and join in some seasonal crafts. Fun for the whole family. We will also be serving Christmas nibbles and refreshments.
Dot's Coffee Morning
The Pear Tree Fund
Holton and Blyford Village Hall
12th December 10 am
Everyone is welcome at Dot's coffee morning that will be raising money for the Pear Tree Fund.
Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 14th December 2024 - 7th January 2025
Decorate a tree with a carol of your choice. Bring to St Mary’s Church on Friday 13th December.
For more details email Jo on: joannathackray5@gmail.com
Prayer Meeting for Children, Families and Young People
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
19th December 9:30-10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come who is interested in praying for and supporting the children, families and youth work that we are doing across the Blyth Valley Churches. This prayer group will be led by Pauline our Children, Families and Youth Worker. There will also be refreshments.
