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.

Services on 27th January 2013

Please note that some of the services listed for 27th January in the December 2012/January2013 magazine are incorrect. Please see the correct listing here.

Loddon Reach Magazine wins National Award

Earlier this year, Gillian Steedman - designer, production manager and the former editor of Loddon Reach magazine - entered the National Parish Magazine Awards, submitting two copies of the magazine for review. We are delighted to annouce that the magazine is the category winner for content and in third place overall. And that was out of 890 - yes 890 - entries!

Of course, we wouldn't have won this award without the contributions from all parties - so thank you, all.

Mostly G&S Concert - Saturday 24th November

Local operatic society “Mostly G & S” will be holding a fantastic fundraising concert at St Michael's Church, Spencers Wood, on 24th November at 7.45pm.

All Saints' Christmas Fayre - Saturday 24th November

This year's Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday, 24th November in Swallowfield Parish Hall from 10am to 2pm.

St Mary's Winter Fayre - help required

If you are having an autumn turnout and find any unused gifts which would be suitable for a Christmas Gift Stall at the Winter Fayre on 24th November, do bring them along to church and put them in the box near the door. We would also appreciate books, items for a tombola, bottles, etc. Ann Young

Vestry Screen/Open Church project thanks

Thanks to everyone who had donated to the Vestry Screen/Open Church project. With the Gift aid rebate the figure as of Tuesday 16th was £2,300 – a little over 1/3 of the remaining costs (including VAT).

Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance - Sunday 4th November

This is an opportunity to remember departed friends and family and to light a candle in remembrance.

St Michael's Choir - do you enjoy singing?

We are looking for additional adults and children to join our choir.

St Michael's Auction of Promises - Saturday 10th November

St Michael's Church in Spencers Wood is holding an auction of items and promises on Saturday 10th November. Viewing from 6.30pm and the auction commences at 7.00pm

St Mary's Beech Hill Gift Day - Saturday 6th October 2012

Come along to St Mary the Virgin Church in Beech Hill from 10am until noon on Saturday and see how your gift - however big or small - can help the church, its congregation and the surrounding community.