Weekly Events
So much is happening across the Blyth Valley Churches and communities here are weekly activities.
Holy Communion
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Wednesday at 10 am
Everyone welcome for our mid-week Holy Communion at St Mary's Church.
Cafe Church
On Zoom
Every Tuesday at 10 am
Everyone welcome for a time of community and support at our weekly cafe church.
For login details of how to join, or to be added to the mailing list, please email:
The Revd Alison Alder at:
or
The Revd Linda Berry at:
Morning Worship
St Andrew's, Bramfield
9:30 am every Thursday
Everyone welcome every Thursday for our midweek worship at St Andrew's Bramfield.
Halesworth Men's Shed
Back of Chinny's Carpark
(27 Norwich Road, Halesworth, IP19 8BX)
Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-2 and Sat 10-12
Well equipped workshop, for anyone interested in working and socialising around a bench for themselves, others and the community.
Telephone: 01986 835 905 or drop in.
'Growing Younger' Prayer Group
Zoom
Every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 9:15 till 9:45 am
A new Diocesan prayer group 'Growing Younger' meeting weekly on zoom. To pray for children, young people, families, paid and volunteer workers, teachers, schools and churches.
To join contact:
Emma Allinson
Family Carers Support Group
Co-op Community Room
Every Friday 2-3:30 pm
A group for family carers offering support and a friendly ear. This group is facilitated by the Halesworth Dementia Carers' Fund and in partnership with the Pear Tree Fund.
Church Mice Tots Group
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Thursday 11:30am-1pm
We are relaunching our Church Mice Tots Group from Thursday 12th September, focusing on under 2's. Come along to our relaxed group, led by Pauline a Qualified Early Years Teacher. Come along for a cuppa and cake and join in some fun activities with your little ones.
Halesworth Community Larder
St Mary's Church Hall, Halesworth
Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am
The Halesworth community larder project is available for anyone in need. Every welcome just pop along to St Mary's church hall.
Youth Group
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Every Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
We are launching a youth group from Monday 9th September at St Mary's Church in Halesworth. This will be a safe place for youth to hang out, enjoy some food and participate in activities if they wish.
Coming Up This Week
We have so much happening across the Blyth Valley Churches this September.
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
11th September 2024 12 pm for
12:30 pm start
The Friends of St Mary's Halesworth invite everyone to a lunchtime recital with Evan Ruth Tenor.
Free entry/retiringcollection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Stall on the Green
Village Green, Blyford
14th September 2024 11am - 3pm
Everyone is welcome to come along to Stall on the Green. There will be bric-a-brac, books, vegetable and plants available.
Harvest Festival and Supper
St Andrew's Church, Wissett
13th September 2024 at 7 pm
We’re looking forward to our Harvest Festival and Supper on 13th September at 7pm!
We will be welcoming The Archdeacon of Suffolk, Rich Henderson who will be preaching for us.
Tickets are £10 (bring your own drinks) to book your ticket please contact Geoffrey via 07881501858
There will be a collection for the Halesworth Community Larder including a box to donate items.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Heritage Open Days
Walpole Old Chapel
14th and 15th September
10-3:40pm both days
Exhibition: ‘Walpole Old Chapel & local connections’ The Chapel’s Discovery Group’s researchers have tracked many people in the registers and many came from several miles away. It was not surprising that there was a stable in the Chapel Yard and the footings of this are still visible. Our present visitors are also from far and wide.
Free event
Coming Up Further Ahead
Churches Together in the Blyth Valley
'To be or not to be?’
Important Meeting – Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm
For many years we have had an active Churches Together group in the town which has been responsible for organising a number of joint churches events including Easter witness, Advent teas, Pentecost services, etc as well as starting the Sign of the Fish bookshop, Christian Aid collections and other joint initiatives. Of late, some of these events haven’t happened and others have become independent of CTBV support. Attendance at CTBV organising meetings has dwindled to almost none, so what is the best way forward? A meeting has therefore been arranged at the United Reformed Church, under the Chairmanship of the Revd Jon Sermon (The Revd Dominic Doble having stepped down as Chair of CTBV) on Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm for anyone who has an interest in how/if we should continue. Should CTBV be disbanded, should it change its priorities/name and, if so, can more people be encouraged to join its programme committee? If this is of interest to you, please come along to this meeting to help us move on.
Thank you.
Doug Mizon
A Late Summer Evening
Linstead Village Hall
21st September from 7pm
Everyone welcome for a late summer evening of musical entertainment, barbecue, and desserts.
£15 per person, in aid of church funds.
Please bring your own liquid refreshments.
To help us with numbers for catering, please contact either the Heaths: 01986 785289 or the Keables: 01986 785347
Mothers Union
North Suffolk Area Afternoon Thursday 19th September Westleton Church 2pm - 4.30pm Revd. Susan Taylor Kagera Cakes & Produce, Raffle. MUe cards & Gifts Refreshments The afternoon will conclude with a service All Welcome
The Dollard Collectief - North After Summer
Walpole Old Chapel
22nd September 3pm
Poetry and music on the theme of change. Artistes from Brazil, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK.
Retiring collection.
For further information: www.walpoleoldchapel.org/programme
Quiz Night
27th September at 7pm
Laxfield Bowls Club
A quiz night in aid of St Margaret's Church in Heveningham. Tables will be limited to 4 people per team, and costs £10 per table. There will be a bar available, nibbles provided, a raffle and a prize for the winning team.
To book please contact 01986 798280 or email stmargaretchurch11@gmail.com.
Address: Laxfield Bowls Club, Noyes Avenue, Laxfield, IP138BE
Community Lunch
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
25th September 2024 at 1 pm
The Halesworth Volunteers organise a wonderful community lunch on the last Wednesday of every month. This is an opportunity for people to come along and share good food and socialise. Everyone is welcome to come along to St Mary's Church in Halesworth.
Climate Action Conference
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
27th to 29th September 2024
Exhibition - 20th till 29th September 9-5pm
This year the exhibition will be showcasing local projects and activities concerning land and food.
The Farming Maze - Friday 27th September 6-9pm
Land, food and plant experts discuss how to balance climate, diversity and food.
Conference - Saturday 28th September 9:30-4pm
Talks, workshops and discussions with Prof Peter Hodson and other experts.
Church Service - Sunday 29th September 11am
Sunday service led by Graham Miles Farming Chaplain.
Lunch and Workshops - Sunday 29th September 12:30 pm
Lunch and workshops discussing actions and next steps.
Chediston Parish Church
Sunday 29th September at 3 pm
3pm Taize workshop followed by a 6pm Taize Service a chance to enjoy quiet reflective worship.
Save the Date
Here are some of the exciting things we have coming up later on this year. Save the date more information to follow...
Awake Arise Lady Maisery
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
6th December 2024 6:30-10:30pm
Awake Arise - Lady Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Halesworth Church, St Mary's. In an umissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene's most inventive artists bring you Awake Arise - A Christmas Show for our times; celebrating the riches of our varied winter traditions and reflecting upon the hope and resilience in music and song that can bring joy to us all in the darkest season.
Don't miss out on this enchanting experience. Book your tickets now!
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Halesworth Festive Lights Switch on
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
23rd November 2024
St Mary's Church will be hosting the Santa's grotto again as part of the Halesworth festivities. Come to the church enjoy some cake and hot cocoa and the festivities.
Toy and Uniform Exchange and Picnic Lunch
St Mary's Church, Halesworth.
31st October 2024 - 11:30 am till 1:30 pm
Join us at St Mary's Church for a teddy bears' picnic, some activities and crafts and also a toy and uniform exchange. Fun for all the family and all ages.
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
9th October 2024
12 noon for 12:30 pm start
Everyone welcome at a lunctime recital with Katalin Prentice (Soprano) organised by the Friends of St Mary Church.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Light Party
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Sunday 27th October 2024
4-5:30 pm
Fun for the whole family. Everyone is welcome to come along to our Halloween alternative light party. Focusing on the light of the world, rather then the typical darkness of the season. There will be crafts, music, pumpkin carving, and free hot dogs.
Linstead Market Comes to Halesworth
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
23rd November 10-1pm
Everyone welcome to our special market. Looking for Christmas gifts, food and decoration, raffle and seasonal refreshments.
Stall on the Green
Village Green, Blyford
9th November 2024 11am - 3pm
Everyone is welcome to come along to Stall on the Green. There will be bric-a-brac, books, vegetable and plants available.
Lunchtime Recital
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
13th November 2024
12 noon for 12:30 pm start
Everyone welcome at a lunctime recital with the Halesworth Handbell Ringers, organised by the Friends of St Mary Church.
Free entry/retiring collection/refreshments/bring your own lunch.
Halesworth Scarecrow Festival
Haleworth
19th October - 2nd November
Planning and preparation is well underway for this years Halesworth Scarecrow Festival. We cannot believe it is nearly time again and cannot wait to see all the incredible scarecrows lining the Thoroughfare, Market Place, Miles Ward Court and St Mary’s Church Halesworth. With a theme this year of Disney or Pixar, it is sure to be loved by all the family. There are lots of different things in the planning, for example, the traditional pumpkin trail, bonus questions, children and youth activities, as well as new flags and bunting.
Silent Film - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
15th November 2024 at 7pm
We welcome back Tom Horton who will be playing the organ to accompany the silent film, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Tickets will cost £10 and will be on sale soon.
Gift Day
St Margaret's Church, Linstead
20th October 2024 10-3pm
Everyone welcome to come along to the gift day. Raising valuable funds for the church. There will be people to talk to and light refreshments available.
The Two Saint Peter's Quiz
Wenhaston Village Hall
25th October 7 for 7:30 pm
Entry is £16 for a table of four, and forms will be available from Wenhaston Post Office nearer the time. There will be a raffle and a bar. Proceeds are divided between the churches.
Coffee Morning and Produce Fair
St Margaret's Church, Heveningham
12th October 2024 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. And explore the local produce fair at St Margaret's Church in Heveningham. Local chutneys, jams, vegetables and so much more will be available.
Stall on the Green
Village Green, Blyford
12th October 2024 11am - 3pm
Everyone is welcome to come along to Stall on the Green. There will be bric-a-brac, books, vegetable and plants available.
Coffee Morning and Christmas Bric-a-Brac
St Margaret's Church, Heveningham
23rd November 2024 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. And explore the Christmas Bric-a-Brac sale at St Margaret's Church in Heveningham.
Coffee Morning and Christmas Craft Fair
St Margaret's Church, Heveningham
7th December 2024 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. And explore the Christmas Bric-a-Brac sale at St Margaret's Church in Heveningham.
