Regular Events in the Benefice
Crafts and more at Beech Hill Shop
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.
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
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.
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 .
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
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Song time for babies and toddlers with their carers
At St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane Shinfield
Every 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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 - |
| Church Choir | Contact John Lawes 0118 988 2526 | |
| Annually | TBA | Beating of the Bounds – Rogation Service & Walk |
