Coming Up This Week
So much is happening across the Blyth Valley Churches and communities this week.
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
Miriam Stead
Walpole Old Chapel, Walpole
Saturday 21st July at 3 pm
Tea for the British…with a little twist of Suffolk
The story of the nation’s favourite brew focussing on the 18th to 20th centuries. It charts the journey of tea from China and India through the London Docks and onwards coastwise to Suffolk. We will look at tea manufacturers, tea dealers and local tea sellers and spot some of the famous brand names with a link to our county.
For further information: www.walpoleoldchapel.org/programme
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.
Sing Out!
St Peter's Church, Wenhaston
20th July 2024 at 7:30 pm
Join the Yoxford Community Choir for an evening of wonderful music. Directed by Gretel Dowdeswell the choir will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary. There will also be wine and nibbles.
Free admission - donations are welcome to St Peter's Church
Pastoral Ministry Group
Coop Comunity Room
Monday 15th July 7:30-9 pm
Everyone welcome at the Blyth Valley Churches Pastoral Ministry Group. The focus of this meeting is "The importance of listening." Exporing listening skills in Pastoral Ministry.
Coop Community Room, Coop Store, Saxon Way, Halesworth, IP19 8 LU.
No need to book. Further details: Contact Revd. Alison Alder:
revalialder@gmail.com / 07584 416277
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.
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
17th July 2024 12 pm for 12:30 pm start
The Friends of St Mary's Halesworth invite everyone to a lunchtime recital with Roman Rudnytsky - Pianist.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
July 2024
Here is what is happening across the Blyth Valley Churches and community in July 2024. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there.
Twelfth Night
Circle 67 presents the 40th Shorter Shakespeare Tour. Come along to Shakespeare's play in a pub garden, common or castle near you. All events are free admission. There will be a hat collection.
Bramfield: The Queen’s Head
Tue 16 July, 7.15pm
Bungay Castle Bailey
Wed 17 July, 7.15pm
Laxfield: The King’s Head
Thur 18 July, 7.15pm
Geldeston: The Locks Inn
Fri 19 July, 7.15pm
Wenhaston Church Common
Sat 20 July, 1.30pm
Sibton: The White Horse
Sat 20 July, 7.15pm
Westhall: The Racehorse
Sun 21 July, 2.00pm
Find out more at Circle67.org.uk
Family Summer Picnics
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Thursday in the Summer Holidays
11:30 am till 1:30 pm
We are so excited that our family summer picnics will be back at St Mary's Church in Halesworth. Join us for food, arts and crafts, games, stories and music time.
Flower Festival
St Peter's Church, Holton
July 27th and 28th 2024
10 am till 4 pm
Everyone is invited to come along to our flower festival. 'Our Fantastic Childhood Stories'. There will be refreshments, stalls and a tombola.
Sunday afternoon we will be having a ukulele strum along.
Concerts at Cratfield 2024
St Mary's Church, Cratfield
Sunday 28th July at 3 pm
Concerts at Cratfield presents Meliora Collective. More information about this event can be found here.
Tickets from £15 per person.
Classical Concert
St Mary's Church, Walpole
Sunday 21st July at 7 pm
We are delighted to welcome back Soprano Katherine MacRae, accompanied by pianist Alec Hone, for an evening of classical music. Katie will be offering a selection of songs and arias on themes of love: involving works by Ravel, Massenet, Poulenc, Handel, Dvorak and Britten.
Tickets cost £12.50 and can be purchased from eventbrite here.
Or contact: Anita Hill 07717503511 anita.hill2006@gmail.com
All proceeds to go to the care and maintenance of St Mary's Church. Licensed bar open from 6:30 pm. Parking in field opposite the Church.
Community Lunch
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
31st July 2024 at 1 pm
The Halesworth Volunteers organise a wonderful comunity lunch on the last Wednesday of every month. This is an opportunity for people to come along and share good food and socialise. Everyone is welcome to come along to St Mary's Church in Halesworth.
Thorington PCC Meeting
St Peter's Church, Thorington
Friday 26th July 2024 at 2:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the Thorington PCC meeting. As part of this meeting we will be planning for the Thorington Harmony Day on the 7th September. A report will follow.
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...
Lady Maisery
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
6th December 2024
We look forward to welcoming back the incredibly talented Lady Maisery later on this year.
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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.
Climate Conference
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
September 27th, 28th and 29th
The climate conference will be back for the second year at St Mary's with a range of speakers and activities for the community.
Concerts at Cratfield 2024
St Mary's Church, Cratfield
Sunday 11th August at 3 pm
Concerts at Cratfield presents Tim Posner, cello, Mishka Rushdie Momen, piano. More information about this event can be found here.
Tickets from £15 per person.
Bingo Night in Aid of Guide Dogs
Rifle Hall, London Road, Halesworth,
16th August 6:30 pm
(eyes down 7 pm)
Join us for a bingo night in aid of Guide dogs, this is a family event and all are welcome. The will be a sweet treat and nibbles provided, as well as a raffle. Bring your own bottle.
Book in advance.
Tickets cost £3.
Bingo game books on the night £5.
Tickets available from
Rosedale Funeral Home:
Market Place Halesworth.
01986 875588
Toy and Uniform Exchange and Picnic Lunch
St Mary's Church, Halesworth.
October Half-Term
Date to be Confirmed
Join us at St Mary's Church for a teddy bears' picnic, some activities and crafts and also a toy and uniform exchange. Fun for all the family and all ages.
Concerts at Cratfield 2024
St Mary's Church, Cratfield
Sunday 25th August at 3 pm
Concerts at Cratfield presents Fitzwilliam Quartet. More information about this event can be found here.
Tickets from £15 per person.
Concerts at Cratfield 2024
St Mary's Church, Cratfield
Sunday 8th September at 3 pm
Concerts at Cratfield presents Heath Quartet. More information about this event can be found here.
Tickets from £15 per person.
Walking the Labryinth:
A Time for Reflection
St Peter's Church, Holton
5th August 2024 from 2-4 pm
Every welcome to join us for a time of reflection as we walk the labyrinth and join in a reflective themed craft. Refreshments will be available.
For more information contact:
Revd Alison Alder at
or
01502 478855
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
14th August 2024 12 pm for
12:30 pm start
The Friends of St Mary's Halesworth invite everyone to a lunchtime recital with Tom Horton - Organist.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
11th September 2024 12 pm for
12:30 pm start
The Friends of St Mary's Halesworth invite everyone to a lunchtime recital with Evan Ruth Tenor.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Mary Sumner Day
by Mothers Union
Southwold Pier
9th August 2024 from Noon
Instead of a church service this year we are having an event in Southwold from 12noon to mid- afternoon, at the foot of the pier in Southwold. This is a time to come together, relax, share stories, have fun, (bring our picnics or buy our own fish and chips) and simply enjoy being Mothers' Union together in Eds and Ips. The MU brass plaque celebrating 125 years of Mary Sumner's vision has, since the pier's renovation, "gone missing" - and we need to find it again. More details to follow.
Bramfield Village Fete
Bramfield Village Green
10th August 2024 12-4 pm
All welcome at the Bramfield Village Fete. There will be live music, jewellery, facepainting, books, paints, jumble, a raffle and tombola, local art and photos, field games, tea, cakes and hot food.
Donation on Entry.
In aid of Bramfield Village Green and Bramfield St Andrew's Church Restoration.
Linstead Summer Fete
Linstead Village Hall
10th August 2024 at 2 pm
'A truly traditional village fete'.
All welcome at the Linstead Summer Fete. There will be a fantastic cake stall, other fascinating stalls, raffle, games and tea.
A summer event for the whole family.
Flower and Art Festival
Spexhall Church and Village Hall
17th and 18th August 2024
Spexhall will be running a truly fantastic flower and art festival the weekend. An opportunity for everyone to come along to Spexhall and enjoy themselves.
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
9th October 2024
12 noon for 12:30 pm start
Everyone welcome at a lunctime recital with Katalin Prentice (Soprano) organised by the Friends of St Mary Church.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Lunchtime 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.
Thorington Harmony
St Peter's Church, Thorington
7th September 2024
12-4:30 pm
All welcome at the church. Jennie and Helen will sing capella songs. We also welcome Kimberley Moore from Norwich, a singer songwriter, who will play guitar and ukelele so do come along.
Songs and music from approx 1pm.
Usual refreshments, local craft stalls.
Admission free.
More information to follow.
School Uniform Exchange
St Peter's Church, Wenhaston
From Monday 5th August
St Peter's Church in Wenhaston will have a school uniform exchange set up from the 5th August 2024. Everyone is welcome to pop along to the church and take, swap or donate throughout the summer holidays.
