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.

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).