Open Hands held their summer social here on Saturday 15th August. The fine weather ensured a wonderfully fun afternoon of games, singing, puzzles, tea and a chance to chat. Many thanks to all who organised the event and gave their time in the afternoon.

The team organised another wonderful In Touch day with a Scottish theme including a three course lunch which included Venison Cobbler or Rumbledthump Pies (and if you don’t know what the latter is you should ask one of the attendees). After pudding of Strawberry shortbread or Cranachan there was an afternoon of Scottish entertainment with…

Our Thursdays@2 group celebrated the end of a wonderful programme of events with an afternoon of Fizz, Flowers and a Strawberry Tea, making beautiful posies whilst enjoying a glass of fizz before tea with sandwiches, strawberries and strawberry cake. Our men’s group celebrated the end of their programme of coffee, suppers and bible study with…

We had a wonderful evening on Saturday 14th March celebrating Nick’s 14.5 years of ministry with us before saying a fond farewell at his final service on Sunday 15th March.

Our Christmas Celebrations started early with our Advent Drinks and an engaging talk from John Valentine on how our Christmas faith can become real. We enjoyed a wonderful Candlelight Carol Service and Christmas Eve Nativity alongside all our regular services. We also found time to meet together and enjoy each other’s company and fellowship at…

We had a wonderfully fun afternoon on 30th October at our light party with crafts, games, quizzes and snacks remembering and celebrating Jesus as the light of the world. The following weekend we were delighted to welcome our brownies and guides for our Remembrance service. The guides had decorated the church beautifully with paper poppies…