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All Saints, Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 2 September 2010, 1.05pm
Organ Music played by Gover James
You are invited to eat your packed lunch during the concert.
Drinks are available at the back of the church.
A retiring collection will be taken which will be donated to Demelza House Children’s Hospice
Contact: Lionel Marchant, tel: 01622 843298
All Saints, Westbere (part of Sturry & District United Church),
Canterbury Deanery
Art exhibition
Saturday 4 September 2010, 10.00am - 5.00pm
ART EXHIBITION in Westbere church, with refreshments in the village hall (just up the hill).
Proceeds in aid of the Westbere church fabric fund.
Contact: Mrs Georgina Glover, tel: 01227 711429
St. Laurence-in-Thanet,
Thanet Deanery
Coffee Morning & Churchyard Tour
Saturday 4 September 2010, 10.00am
Come along and discover the fascinating facts about the St. Laurence-in-Thanet churchyard and then enjoy a coffee in the church. Tour at 10.00 am Coffee available 10.00 am to 12 noon. St. Laurence Church, High Street St. Lawrence, Ramsgate
Contact: The Parish Office, tel: 01843 592478
stlaurenceteam@tiscali.co.uk
St Nicholas' Leeds
Special Service
Sunday 5 September 2010, 3:30pm.
The service will be a BCP sung Evensong, followed by tea and cake, with special guests from the Maidstone Brighter Futures Group for older people.
All are welcome.
Davington Priory Church
Rest and Reflect
Thursday 9 September 2010, 9.30am - 3.00pm
A Quiet Day meditating on Psalms
including Holy Communion
Lunch included.
Donations towards expenses please
To book your place contact: Roz Graham 01795 538079
All Saints, Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 9 September 2010, 1.05pm
Rebecca Garland (Oboe)
Vicky Crowell (Bassoon)
Jonathan Garland (Chamber Organ)
You are invited to eat your packed lunch during the concert.
Drinks are available at the back of the church.
A retiring collection will be taken which will be donated to The One World Orphanage Trust
Contact: Lionel Marchant, tel: 01622 843298
Davington Priory Church, Ospringe Deanery
Rest and Reflect
A Quiet Day meditating on Psalms
including Holy Communion
Thursday 9 September 2010, 9.30am - 3.00pm
To book your place contact: Roz Graham 01795 538079
Lunch included, Donations towards expenses please
"In returning and rest, you shall be saved,
in quietness and in trust shall be your strength." Isaiah 30:15
St Leonard's Church, Hythe, Elham Deanery
Concert
Saturday 11 September 2010
Mikhail Lezdkan (cello) and Angela Zanders (piano) play works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Debussy, Britten and Shostakovich. Tickets £7 from Brandon's Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe or at church door on evening of concert. (Free admission to those under 18.)
Contact: Brin Hughes, tel: 01303 264470
St Mary of Charity, Ospringe Deanery
Concert: Iriadona
11 September 2010, 7.30pm
'Iriadona' is the acclaimed group from North-West Spain which interprets traditional Galician music in a modern style. The performance combines soaring pipes with virtuoso guitar playing and the exquisite sounds of more unusual Spanish instruments.
The concert will consist of two sets with an interval during which wine and tapas will be served.
Tickets - £10.00, under 16 £2.00 (including refreshment).
Please buy or reserve your tickets as soon as possible as numbers are restricted
Iriadona are not charging a fee and all proceeds will be donated to the St Mary of Charity Restoration Fund.
Contact: John Finnis, tel: 01795 537167
Iriadona appeared at St Mary of Charity during the Hop Festival in 2008 where they were a resounding success. This year they will be performing the week following the festival and will be playing in the main body of the church. Although the local folk club have expressed an interest this is potentially the only concert they will be performing, so do buy your tickets early!
Newchurch
Churches Bike Ride Day Ploughman's Lunch
11 September 2010, 12.00 noon onwards
REFRESHMENTS AT NEWCHURCH ON BIKE RIDE DAY
In addition to drinks and cakes from early in the day, PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH will be served FROM NOON.
BOOK IT in you diary NOW - NO bookings required on the day, just the hungry travellers!
contact: Edith Martin, tel: 01797 367382
Hothfield, Canterbury Deanery
Church Open Day and Sponcered Bike Ride
11 September 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm
A sponcered bike ride is taking place on the 11 September 2010 in the parish and as part of this St Margaret's Church Hothfield will be open all day to welcome you.
We will be offering a free drink and cake to all cyclists plus cakes and drinks for sale to anyone who would like to visit our beautiful 13th Century Church.
Contact: Pat Warren, tel: 01233 612265
St Mary Magdalene Ruckinge
Friends of Kent Churches Bike Ride Day
Saturday 11 September 2010, 10.00am - 6.00pm
Church open for refreshments including ploughman's lunches, all day.
Contact: Mary Sillibourne, tel: 01233 732 615
FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES ANNUAL SPONSORED RIDE AND STRIDE
Saturday 11 September 2010, 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Visit some of the 750 churches across Kent involved in this fund-raising day, by bicycle or on foot, following a route of your choice.
Contact: Carolyn Millen 01622 843383 or
e-mail carolyn.millen1@btinternet.com
or visit our website: www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk
Please try and ensure that this message reaches people in your parish who are not on e-mail.
St Peter's, Oare, Ospringe Deanery
Flower Festival - "For the beauty of the Earth"
11 and 12 September 2010 - 10.00am - 4.30pm
FLOWER FESTIVAL - THEME "FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH"
Refreshments, Cake Stall, Large Book Stall, Craft Stall, Raffle and much more!!!
All in a stunning setting overlooking Oare Creek and the Swale Estuary.
Contact: Linda Kennett, tel: 01795 531527
All Swale and Canterbury Parishes
"Awareness in Bereavement Care" - Training Course
Commencing Saturday 11 September 10.
An Accredited Course.
Teaching counselling skills
Developing specialised bereavement awareness Offering an opportunity to become a Cruse Bereavement Volunteer.
Contact: East Kent with Swale Area of Cruse Bereavement Care
tel: 01227 458159
Course will take place at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital on 9 Saturdays:- 11th, 18th. 25th September.
2nd, 16th,23rd. 30th, October
13th and 20th of November.
Cost per individual is £250.
Contact: Canterbury@cruse.org.uk
All Saints Church Graveney, Ospringe Deanery
Photo Exhibition
The church will be open on
11 - 12 September 2010 from 10.00am - 4.00pm each day
Refreshments will be available
For more information contact val 01795 537778 or sue 01227 751361
All Saints, Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 16 September 2010, 1.05pm
Organ Music played by Andrew Cesana
You are invited to eat your packed lunch during the concert.
Drinks are available at the back of the church.
A retiring collection will be taken which will be donated to 'SADs'
Contact: Lionel Marchant, tel: 01622 843298
St Leonard's Church, Hythe, Elham Deanery
Concert
Friday 17 September 2010, 7.00pm
The Mission Gospel Choir performs gospel-inspired music
Contact: brin.hughes@btinternet.comBrin Hughes, tel: 01303 264470
St. Mary the Virgin, Sellindge, Ashford Deanery
Beetle Drive
Saturday 18 September 2010, 6.30pm
Progressive Beetle Drive, light refreshments, entertainment. The event will take place in Sellindge Village Hall. Tickets £5 (adult), £3.50 (children and concessions). Proceeds in aid of St. Mary's Church.
Contact: Rev. Sheila Cox, tel: 01233 501193
St. Laurence-in-Thanet, Thanet Deanery
Harvest Supper
Saturday 18 September 2010
St. Laurence Parish Hall, High Street St. Lawrence, Ramsgate.
Doors open 6.00 p.m. Supper (Shepherds Pie) served at 6.30 p.m.
Entertainment from the Thanet Concert Band.
For catering purposes, tickets in advance only from the Parish Office. Tickets £5.00
Contact: The Parish Office, tel: 01843 592478
Crundale, Canterbury Deanery
Candlelit Concert
18 September 2010, 7.30pm
A programme of Bach and Handel music played by a string trio consisting of viola, violin and cello. The performers are young talented concert musicians who have completed studies at the Royal College of Music, the Yehudi Menuhin Scool of Music and the Guildhall School of Music. The concert is performed in a candlelit setting in the beautiful downland church at Crundale. All proceeds go to the church. Admission is £12 to include wine during the interval.
Contact: Richard Goodenough, tel: 01233 813709
This is the 3rd annual concert, the previous two have sold out quickly and been highly successful and enjoyable.
St. Mary the Virgin Ashford, Ashford Deanery
Summer Fayre
18 September 2010, 10.00am
This year our Summer fayre will take place in St. Mary's School, Western Avenue as the church will be closed for re-ordering.
Come along and support us!!
Contact: Colin Preece, tel: 01233 620672
St Clement Sandwich, Sandwich Deanery
Gala Organ Recital
by Stephen Cleobury CBE
18 September 2010, 7.30pm
This is the 16th annual series of organ recitals at St Clement Sandwich and we welcome Stephen Cleobury CBE to give a Gala Recital on the 1995 Nicholson organ. Stephen is an eminent recitalist and choral director,but his role as Director of Music at Kings College Cambridge and the famous "Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" is broadcast worldwide.
Tickets are available on the door at £7 (with concessions) but advance tickets and further details can be obtained form Julian Sampson 01227 721697 or sampson@supanet.com
Contact: Julian Sampson, tel: 01227 721697
St John the Baptist, Tunstall, Sitingbourne Deanery
Barn Dance, with local three piece band
Saturday 18 September 2010
Tunstall Village Hall, Sittingbourne. ME9 8DX
Tickets are £6.00 each to include sausage and jacket potato supper.
Please bring own drinks.
Ring Rosemary on 01795 421 710 for tickets and details.
Hurry numbers are limited!!
Lower Halstow
Produce Sale
18 September 2010, 10am - 12.30pm
At St.Margaret’s Church, Lower Halstow
Come along for a wide selection of home-grown produce, home-made cakes, book, plants and local crafts.
Refreshments. See you there!
Visit the ‘Edith May’ Thames Sailing barge, in the dock celebrating the completion of her restoration before she leaves for chartered sailing trips.
Contact: Liz Mouland
tel: 01795 842272
St.Martin's, Aldington, Romney Deanery
After The Fire are coming to Aldington
Sunday 19 September 2010, 7.45pm (Doors open 7pm)
After The Fire are playing at Aldington Village Hall.
Tickets are £12 in advance (£15 on the door)
and are available from www.afterthefire.co.uk
Contact: Tim Loat, tel: 07590 284771
All Saints, Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 23 September 2010, 1.05pm
Organ Music played by Bryan Gipps
You are invited to eat your packed lunch during the concert.
Drinks are available at the back of the church.
A retiring collection will be taken which will be donated to 'Kent Air Ambulance'
Contact: Lionel Marchant, tel: 01622 843298
Godmersham Church
JOHN WARD REMEMBERED
by his sons Will, George and Toby, in conversation with Mike Field.
Friday 24 September 2010, 7.30pm
at Godmersham Church, CT4 7DS, just off the A28 between Chilham and Ashford
An intimate Question and Answer session will shed light on
this brilliant and complex artist, who had a major impact on the
art world in the second half of the 20th century.
Unseen drawings, sketches and letters illustrating his rich
and varied life will be on show and the veil will be lifted on his
friendship with members of the Royal family, his experiences
at the D-Day landings and his often controversial relationship
with the Royal Academy
Organised by the Friends of Godmersham Church of which John Ward was president
For tickets (£10) or information, contact the Secretary, Roz Field,
on 01233 812423 rozf@godmersham.com
St Faiths, Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Harvest Supper
24 September 2010, 7.00pm
Harvest Supper in our Ringlestone Hall from 7pm - £4 per person and £10 for families.
Please buy your tickets from St Faiths church. Come and join us as we celebrate Harvest time.
Contact: Katy Rogers, tel: 07769 972857
Canterbury St Dunstan's, Canterbury Deanery
Barn Dance
Saturday 25 September 2010, 7.30pm
Presented by Friends of St Dunstan's Church, this fun event for all ages in the church hall costs £8 (£4 for accompanied children). American Supper (bring your own food and drink), tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
To reserve tickets phone 01227 784800 or 01227 768885.
Contact: Geoffrey Learner, tel: 01227 768885
All Saints, Westbere (part of Sturry & District United Church),
Canterbury Deanery
Organ Fireworks
Saturday 25 September 2010, 6.45pm for 7.30pm
ORGAN FIREWORKS - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Widor's Toccata, etc - and COMMUNITY SINGING - songs from the Shows and the Second World War, plus Land of Hope and Glory - all led by Stephen Pinnock.
Tickets £15 (under 18, £10) including drinks reception outside the church at 6.45 (if wet, in the village hall) and supper at the Olde Yew Tree Inn afterwards.
Here's to a Grand Evening Out!
Contact: Tim Mead, tel: 01227 713079
Proceeds after expenses in aid of the Westbere fabric fund.
St.Michael and All Angels Marden, Weald Deanery
Flower Festival
Saturday 25 September 2010, 10am - 5pm,
Sunday 26 September 2010, 12noon - 5pm
Come and enjoy a 'Festival Feast for the Senses' in a beautiful country church.
Refreshments, lunches, teas, live music, tower tours.
Contact: James Robertson, tel: 01622 831379
St John the Baptist, Mersham, Ashford Deanery
Flower Festival theme 'All God's Gifts'
Saturday 25 September 2010, 10.00 to 17.00 and Sunday 26 September 11.00 to 17.00
St John the Baptist, Mersham , near Ashford.
Teas and light lunches available.
Concert in Church7.30pm on Saturday
Tickets £5, Concessions available, children under 11 free.
Songs of Praise 6.30pm on Sunday
Contact: Judy Hawkins, tel: 01233 502746
St Michael and All Angels, Marden, Weald Deanery
Flower Festival
Saturday 25 September 2010, 10am to 5pm and
Sunday 26 September 2010, 12 noon to 5pm
A display of flowers, with added attractions of refreshments, bell tower tours, organ music, singing etc.
Everyone very welcome!
contact: Revd James Robertson, tel: 01622 831890
St Margarets Church, Bethersden
Flower Festival
"WOOD" You Believe It.
25, 26, 27 September.2010
Saturday 26 "Ethel's Back In Town".
An evening with Anna Calder-Marsall and friends.
7.30pm, £5 on the door
St Faith's Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Back to Church
26 September 2010
St Faiths celebrates 'Back to Church Sunday' with a special service at 10.30 am Sunday 26th September welcoming old friends and new and followed by coffee and home made cakes St Faiths is a few minutes walk from Maidstone East Station and next to Brenchley Gardens where station Road meets St Faith's Street.
Contact: Katy Rogers, tel: 07769 972857
All Saints, Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 30 September 2010, 1.05pm
Organ Music played by David Flood
You are invited to eat your packed lunch during the concert.
Drinks are available at the back of the church.
A retiring collection will be taken which will be donated to 'Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal'
Contact: Lionel Marchant, tel: 01622 843298
All Saints, Biddenden, Tenterden Deanery
Snowdown Colliery Male Voice Choir Concert
Saturday 2 October 2010, 7.30pm.
Venue: All Saints, Biddenden,
Tickets are £9 in advance (before 30th September)
or £10 on the night and this includes a free drink.
Tickets can be reserved by phoning 01580 291649.
St Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury, Canterbury Deanery
Concert
Saturday 2 October 2010 at 7:30pm
The Canterbury Christian Aid Committee is pleased to present
The Galliard Trio
Andrew Morris - Flute and piccolo
Martin White - Oboe and cor anglais
Alec Forshaw - Piano and bassoon
The concert will feature chamber music by
Telemann, Haydn, Grieg, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov
Members of the group will talk about the pieces
Programmes £10 (Students £5)
from 01227 470151 or babs@squirrels.plus.com
There will be an interval with refreshments
St Anthony's, Alkham, Dover Deanery
An Evening with Sir John Betjeman
2 October 2010, 7.30pm
The Betjeman Players will be performing a selection of Sir John Betjeman's work. This will be a light hearted and thoroughly entertaining evening. Tickets will cost £7.50 in advance, £8 on the night to include wine and canapes. Tickets available from Marion 01304 820701, Margaret 01304 823568
contact: Margaret Batcheldor, tel: 01304 823568
St. Laurence-in-Thanet, Thanet Deanery
Coffee Morning
Saturday 2 October 2010, 10.00 am to 12 noon
St. Laurence Church, High Street St. Lawrence, Ramsgate
Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat in the church.
Coffee available 10.00 am to 12 noon.
Contact: The Parish Office, tel: 01843 592478
St. Peter's in Thanet, Thanet Deanery
The King's School Crypt Choir Concert
Saturday 2 October 2010, 7.30 pm
This is the school's premier choir, and they make regular overseas trips to sing in places as far apart as Australia, Hong Kong and France.
This concert will include many well known and popular items.
There will be refreshments served in the interval.
Contact: Desmond Harvey
St Peter & St Paul, East Sutton, Weald Deanery
An Evening with Dr Jazz
Saturday 2 October 2010, 7.30pm
Join us for a relaxed evening of jazz with Dr Jazz.
The church will be decorated for Harvest Festival and you will enjoy light seasonal refreshments and a glass of wine or soft drink in the interval.
Tickets are £10 and available from 01622 844973 or 07904 588345 or e-mail gilly.gray@tiscali.co.uk
All Saints Church Graveney, Ospringe Deanery
Harvest Supper
The church will be open on
2 October 2010
with entertainment from village talent
For more information contact val 01795 537778 or sue 01227 751361
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, East Sutton, Weald Deanery
Evensong Harvest Festival
Sunday 3 October 2010
St Nicholas Allington
Come and celebrate Harvest
2 and 3 October 2010
at St Nicholas Allington
Saturday 2 October 2010
Children's Creative Harvest Workshop 10.30am to 12.00noon in church
Family -Friendly Barn Dance with Ploughman's Supper 7.30am to 11.00pm
dancing to the Springer Sisters in the Church Hall
Sunday 3 October 2010Sunday 3 October 2010
Harvest Parade & Hosanna! 9:30am
Communion at 8:00am and 10:45am
Teas and Harvest displays in church 3.00pm
Harvest Come & Praise 4.30pm
St. Laurence-in-Thanet, Thanet Deanery
Quiz Night
Saturday 9 October 2010
St. Laurence Parish Hall, High Street St. Lawrence, Ramsgate.
Doors open 6.00 pm. Quiz starts at 6.30 pm
Tickets £5.00, includes light refreshments.
For catering purposes, tickets in advance only from the Parish Office.
Contact: The Parish Office, tel: 01843 592478
Saltwood Parish Church, Elham Deanery
Autumn Fair
Saturday 9 October 2010, 10.00am - 12noon
Saltwood Village Hall
Cakes,jams,plants,Christmas stall,
Bric a Brac, Clothes, Toys, Books and Refreshments
Free Admission
Contact: Brian Adams
Deanery of Thanet
World Food Day and Climate Change Conference
Theme: United Against Hunger
Saturday 16 October 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Conferece time 1.30pm - 3.00pm
U'zambezi - live on stage at 3.30pm
Venue: Winter Gardens, Margate
Please book to reserve your seat for the conference
Contact info@thanetfiartrade.org.uk
or call 07891 038733
Entrance to the entire day is Free
Further Information
St Faith's, Maidstone Deanery
Shared Lunch with Missionary partner Jill Ball
17 October 2010
Jill Ball for CMS (Latin America) one of our Missionary partners will be at St Faiths, please come and meet her and find out about her work and share lunch with us at St Faiths, Maidstone
Contact: Katy Rogers, tel: 07769 972857
St Faiths Maidstone, Maidstone Deanery
Harvest Sunday
17 October 2010
All donations are given to the Don Doel Charity for their work with the homeless in Maidstone. Come and support a local charity and join us at St Faiths.
Contact: Katy Rogers, tel: 07769 972857
Christ Church, South Ashford, Ashford Deanery
The Marsh Warblers Concert
Saturday 23 October 2010, 7.30pm
A special group of costumed singers and musicians who perform West Gallery Music.
This concert is of music to mark the first 50 years of George lll, 1760-1810.
Tickets £5,concessions £4,please send SAE to The Parish House,112 Beaver Road,Ashford,TN23 7SR with cheque payable to A Hirst. Better seats if you book in advance.
Contact: Ann Hirst, tel: 01233 620600
Tickets for this group are normally double this price, but these tickets are at usual parish prices.
Refreshments will be available.
St.Nicholas-at-Wade, Thanet Deanery
Charity Day
Saturday 30 October 2010, 10.00am - 3.00pm
St. Nicholas-at-Wade Church.
Charity Christmas Cards and Gifts on sale.
Ploughman’s Lunches and Refreshments available.
Entry Free.
St. Laurence-in-Thanet, Thanet Deanery
Coffee Morning
Saturday 6 November 2010
Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat in the church.
Coffee available 10.00 am to 12 noon.
St. Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence, Ramsgate
Contact: The Parish Office, tel: 01843 592478
All Saints, Biddenden, Tenterden Deanery
The Big Biddenden Breakfast
Saturday 13 November 2010, 9.30 to 12 noon
in Biddenden Village Hall from.
Full English or Continental Breakfasts will be served all morning in aid of Church
Funds for All Saints, Biddenden.
All your Christmas needs will be met by shopping at the Fairtrade Stall.
For more information, or to book a breakfast, phone 01580 291658.
St Peter and St Paul Ospringe, Ospringe Deanery
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Saturday 4 December 2010, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 5 December 2010, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
For further details contact Sally Wheatley on 01795 534528