Coming up this December
Here are some of the exciting events coming up in December.
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.
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
The Flint Street Nativity
Ciricle 67
Bramfield Village Hall
17th December 7:30 pm
The action of the play begins as the young pupils of Flint Street Primary School, all played by adults, are about to perform their nativity play for their proud parents. All kinds of mishaps ensue, until the culmination during the final few scenes of the play when the focus shifts and the children become their parents. Described as a comedy about children for adults, this warm and witty play, which is definitely not a traditional nativity, provides a thoughtprovoking glimpse at the power politics that exist in a class of 7-year olds. The play is a great alternative for adults to the usual Christmas fare, with new lyrics set to the tunes of old Christmas carols. Warning: The play contains adult themes and some playground language that may amuse and possibly offend teachers and parents. Tickets (£10) from www.circle67.co.uk also Bramfield Garage, or on the door.
Behold
Online
18th December 7-8:30 pm
The Dunamis ministry is putting on a 90 minute interactive event. Looking at Christmas through the role of the Inn Keeper who opened the door to the Saviour of the World. Come and pause a while, in the busyness of festive preparations, to join in with: uplifting worship, poetry, prose and a short Christmas message, prayer and reflection.
To register for this uplifting experience, share with all denominations across the nation and internationally, go to the website: www.dunamis.org.uk
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.
RSPB Big Churchyard Bird Watch
St Peter's Church in Holton
25th January 2025 from 2 till 4 pm
Everyone is welcome to join us as we participate in the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch. Help us complete surveys of birds in the churchyard, join in activities and crafts and enjoy some yummy treats and refreshments.
We hope to be joined by other community groups. To be updated when confirmed who will be attending.
Toy and School Uniform Exchange
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
20th February 2025 from 11:30 to 13:00
Save the date...our next Toy and School Uniform Exchange will be on Thursday 20th February 2025; from 11:30 till 13:00. We look forward to welcoming everyone!
