Shinfield Winter Fayre, 30th Nov 2013, 12.00noon - 3.30pm

Shinfield Winter fayre at St Mary's church Hall, Church Lane, Shinfield on 30th Nov from 12.00noon - 3.30pm

Beech Hill Harvest Supper 13th October 2013

Beech Hill will be hosting a Harvest Supper in the Memorial Hall on October 13th at 7.00pm

The Village of Beech Hill invite you to celebrate Harvest at their Supper on October 13th at 7.00pm to be held at the Memorial Village Hall. Tickets are available from Sam Moore at The Village shop or Hayley Sheridan.Music extracts from Pirates of Penzance, food, fun and community spirit will be had by all!!.

Family Harvest Jamboree Sat 14th Sept

Open to everyone, to be held in the Parish Hall, Swallowfield 3pm-5pm

Spencers Wood Carnival, 21st September 2013

12.00noon - 9.00pm The Annual Carnival to be held at the Recreation Ground, Clares Green Road

St Michael's Summer Fete

Saturday 20th July 2013 12.00noon - 4.00pm at St Michael's and All Angels Summer Fete.

Bishop Andrew's visit on Sunday 30th June at 10.30am

The Loddon Reach Benefice welcomes the Right Revd Bishop Andrew Proud to preside at the United Benefice Service in All Saints Church, Swallowfield at 10.30am. This will be followed by a bring and share lunch.

Shinfield, St Mary's Church Fete, 29th June 2013, 12.00noon - 3.30pm

Once again the annual church fete will be held on School Green, Shinfield.

Swallowfield Church Fete - Saturday 8th June, 2.00pm - 5.15pm

To herald the start of summer, the fete will be held at the Mead House, Church Road, Swallowfield.

Easter Lilies at All Saints' Church

This Easter we will again decorate All Saints’ Church with beautiful arrangements of lilies in loving memory of family and friends who are no longer with us.

Art for All Exhibition - Saturday, 11th May

The St Michael’s annual “Art for All” exhibition will take place on Saturday 11th May 2013, from 10.00am – 5.00pm. This is an opportunity for all artists to sell their work, or simply show it. Either way, all budding artists please start creating now! For more information, please contact Dawn Clarke: 0118 988 3366/id.clarke.mays[###]btinternet.com (replace the [###] with @
Ruth Trantor

Flower Arranging Demonstration - Wednesday, 1st May

Book early for this highly popular evening when Emma from A&M Florists will amaze you with her stunning floral creations. All proceeds go to church funds and the tickets which are £5 each and include a glass of wine are available from Jean Fuller on 988 3514 or Jean Leslie on 988 8642.

St Michael's Quiz and Supper - 19th April

A Quiz and Supper will be held at St Michael’s Caf’Active, Spencer’s Wood on Friday 19th April at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8.00. There will also be a raffle. Teams of up to six people, but don’t be put off if you don’t have a team, we can fit you in or make up a team on the night. It will be fun and tickets are limited – don’t leave it too late! Contact: Dorothy on 988 6224 or Yvonne on 988 2706 for your tickets.
Yvonne Gripton

Christian Aid Souper Soup Lunch - Friday 22nd March

Once again, Caf'Active in St Michael's, Spencers Wood will be hosting the Souper Soup Lunch - aiming to 'bowl over poverty' from 11.30am to 2.00pm on Friday, 22nd March 2013. The aim nationwide is to raise £200,000 for people living in poverty and you can help by coming along to the lunch and donating the suggested £3. In return you will receive soup, bread and a drink. Thank you.

CHIT Curry Evening - Saturday 9th March

Come along and enjoy a spicy evening out on Saturday 9th March at 6.30pm in St Mary's Church Hall. This popular event is in aid of CHIT - Children's Homes in India Trust - based in Baptala. Tickets are £5 each from Pauline Stanton-Saringer (one of CHIT's trustees) on 988 3363. There will, of course, be a non-spicy option available, too!

Passover Supper - Wednesday 27th March

The Benefice Passover supper will be held at Beech Hill Memorial Hall on Wednesday, March 27th from 6.30 to 9.30pm. Booking is essential for this popular event and tickets - £5 adults and £ children - are available from Maurice on 988 3363 or from Debbie at Caf'Active in St Michael's Church.