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Advent has truly arrived, and we’re looking forward to the services and events of the coming weeks. On Sunday (7th) there’s 9.30am Communion at Claxton and Cafe Church with an Advent theme from 10.30am to 12 Noon in Rockland Parish Room. Rockland Church and The Barn will … Continue reading →

Please see attached for the latest edition of the Surlingham Newsletter.

Information from Katy Hammond

This year’s Remembrance Sunday service will be held at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 9th November at 10:50am They shall grow not old, as we that are left, grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At … Continue reading →

Due to issues in production, a much condensed newsletter was included with the latest ElevenSays. See below..

The St Mary’s Church handbells were originally bought from The Church Bell Foundry on Whitechapel Road in London on 30th September 1899; the church still has the original receipt for £6 15/- (£6.75). They hadn’t been played for many years … Continue reading →

The 2025 inter parish quiz will take place at Claxton Village Hall on Saturday 18th October starting at 7pm (NOT 6pm as mentioned in ElevenSays). Teams of up to 6 people. Parishes / Villages can enter more than one team. … Continue reading →