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.

Join Graham Kendrick and Tony Campolo - Thurs 18th October

You are invited to an evening with author and speaker Tony Campolo and singer/songwriter Graham Kendrick as they share their passion for social justice.

Farley Singers Celebration Concert - Sun 23rd Sept

The Farley Singers invite you to a CELEBRATION CONCERT on Sunday 23rd September at 7.30 pm in All Saints’ Church, Swallowfield.

St Mary's Harvest Supper & Barn Dance - Sat 22nd Sept

St Mary’s Harvest Supper and Barn Dance will be held on Saturday, September 22nd 2012 in Shinfield Parish Hall. The doors open at 6.30 pm for 6.45 pm.