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The churches of Beech Hill, Shinfield, Spencers Wood & Swallowfield serving the community
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The churches of  Beech Hill,  Shinfield,  Spencers Wood  &  Swallowfield serving the community
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The churches of
Beech Hill,
Shinfield,
Spencers Wood
& Swallowfield
serving the community

Regular Events in the Benefice

Crafts and more at Beech Hill Shop

crafts

Every second Friday of the month

From 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Open to all – bring your own crafts

Come along for friendship, crafts and a chat.

Beech Hill Bible study group

On Thursday mornings there is a Bible study group in the village – please contact Penelope Carter, tel 0118 988 3714 for more information.

Bring-and-share lunch

First Sunday of the month

at 12 noon at St Michael & All Angels' Church.

Contact Yvonne on 0118 988 2706 for more details.

Junction Club

A club for adults of all ages ~ ~ ~ join us in St Michael's for refreshments, activities, a laugh and a chat!

Second Wednesday of the month at 2:30pm.

Contact Yvonne on 0118 988 2706.

coffee corner

Swallowfield Coffee Corner

Every Wednesday

10.30am to 12.30pm

in the Parish Hall Davies Room

all welcome and cake too!

Loddon Reach Mothers' Union

mothers union

We usually meet on the last Wednesday of the month (but earlier in December) in St Mary’s Church Hall, Shinfield, at 2.30pm. We have interesting speakers and outings. It is open to all; you don’t need to be a ‘mum’ or even a dad. Everyone’s welcome and we would love to see you.

Lunchtime Music at St Marys March18

Bell Ringing at St Mary's

St Mary's Ringers are a small group of dedicated ringers who keep the bells ringing for as many main services and special extras as possible.

Collectively, we have a vast range of experience, but the great thing is that ringing can be inclusive of beginners and the experienced alike.

Ringing is a life-time hobby with some well into their late eighties still ringing peals. It keeps you fit!

Anyone who is interested in this very interesting hobby is welcome to join us; just contact .

toddler club

St Mary's Babies & Toddlers

Fridays in term time

9.15am to 11.30am

St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Shinfield, RG2 9BY

Lots of toys, with painting, playdough, craft and singing.

A great opportunity to relax and make new friends.

Just turn up at the hall

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-Babies-Toddlers-Shinfield-103702461242455

song time

Song time for babies and toddlers with their carers

At St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane Shinfield

SongtimeEvery Tuesday morning in term time

9.30 to 10.00am

* £1 per child * action songs * nursery rhymes * play music * develop rhythm * make friends

Regular activities and groups by parish and date

Please see individual church pages for more detailed information

St Mary, Shinfield

Monday 7.00pm Bell ringing practice in church tower (weekly) Contact Bobbie May – 988 4172
Tuesday 9.30 to 10.00am and
10.15 to 10.45am		 Songtime – Church Hall (weekly in term time)
3.30pm Church Club at Shinfield St Mary's Junior School
Wednesday 8.00pm Bible Study at Church Farm House (fortnightly)
Thursday 11.00am Service at Shinfield View (weekly)
PCC in church (first Thursday each month)
Friday 9.15 to 11.30am Toddler group – Church Hall (weekly in term time)
7.30pm Choir practice in church (weekly)
Saturday (first of each month) 12 noon Lunchtime concert

St Michael & All Angels, Spencers Wood

1st Sunday 12.30pm Bring-and-share lunch after the service
Monday, Wednesday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm 1. Caf'Active open
2. Church open for private prayer and reflection
Tuesday & Saturday 11.00am to 2.00pm 1. Caf'Active open
2. Church open for private prayer and reflection
Monday 7.15pm Celtic Prayers in church - prayer and reflection
1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday 10.00am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion in church (1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays)
2nd Tuesday 10.00am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion at Springfields (2nd Tuesdays)
2nd Wednesday 1.30pm Junction Club - discussion, activities, fun, trips for adults

All Saints, Swallowfield

Thursday Evening Bellringing practice - contact Steve Jenkins, 988 5312
2nd Saturday in June Afternoon Annual Church Fete
November TBA Christmas Market and Bistro
Sundays Church Choir - Contact Judy Gillis - judygillis@btinternet.com

St Mary the Virgin, Beech Hill

Church Choir Contact John Lawes 0118 988 2526
Annually TBA Beating of the Bounds – Rogation Service & Walk
 
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Loddon Reach Benefice Safeguarding Policy

Please click here to see the Safeguarding Policy for each of our churches.

The Church of England is called to share the good news of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ. The life of our communities and institutions is integral to how we address this task. The good news speaks of welcome for all, with a particular regard for those who are most vulnerable, into a community where the value and dignity of every human being is affirmed and those in positions of responsibility and authority are truly trustworthy. Being faithful to our call to share the gospel therefore compels us to take with the utmost seriousness the challenge of preventing abuse from happening and responding well where it has.’

From ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement