Surlingham

Teles patisserie will be open from Saturday after their break. Usual opening hours Wed to Sunday 10-4.

info from Ana at Teles.

Coming up … the chance to find out more about the fascinating story of Wheatfen as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days programme from this Sunday 14th September until Thursday 18th September

Information received from Katie Thompson

Information received from Sally Neave

The Barn reopened on Sept 1st and has hosted the first quiet day of the season, with more quiet days and workshops for groups to follow. Here’s news of forthcoming events, beginning with tomorrow’s Art Cafe:

On Wednesday (10th) Art Cafe in the Barn opens its doors from 10.30am with news of an exciting community art project for Advent and Christmas, plus opportunities to draw, chat or make.

Online Art Cafe returns on Sept 17th with Menorcan Artists Past and present . Following July’s introduction to the island, we look at some of the artists who were born or made their home in Menorca.

Sept 21st is the Feast of St. Matthew, which we will mark with Still with Matthew, spending time with the portrait of Jesus that emerges through his writing and the stories he records. Still meets in The Barn from 4pm-5.30pm.

Looking ahead

Art Cafe on the Road October 8th

During the summer, Norwich Castle Museum fully re-opened with its refurbished Norman royal quarters and a stunning collection of medieval objects, including loan items from the British Museum. Also, Norwich Cathedral has engaged with the arts in a new way, following the closure of the Hostry exhibition space. Art in the Close showcases sculpture by Lynn Chadwick and John Maine. (Castle admission £17 or £15.30 advanced online; Cathedral Close admission free with optional booklet £2). Please let me know if you’d be interested to join us for one or both visits on Oct 8th.

https://www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30287/Whats-here-at-Norwich-Castle

Art Cafe future dates

In the Barn    Oct 15th & Nov 12th

Online            Nov 26th

Still dates

Still with Prayer     Oct 19th

Still before Advent Nov 23rd

With best wishes, Rev Nick

7th September marks the beginning of the Harvest Festival season, with the Harvest Thanksgiving at Carleton St. Peter, 11am. All long-life foods gratefully received, but the Norwich Foodbank are particularly hoping for items listed on their attached poster. Donations can be made at our harvest services or the Rectory until October 15th. After Carleton’s service you’re warmly invited to stay on for snacks and drinks, with all donations to church funds. At Claxton (9.30am) Communion will be celebrated.

Celtic Prayer resumes on Tuesday (9th) at 10am in Surlingham Church porch.

On Wednesday (10th) Art Cafe in the Barn opens its doors from 10.30am with news of an exciting community art project for Christmas. At 7.30pm we’re meeting there with friends from across the Group at 7.30pm for Connecting With, looking at how we can promote life events such as weddings, dedications and blessings aimed at younger parishioners. All interested parties welcome.

Saturday (13th) sees the Annual Norfolk Churches Cycle Ride. Please contact me if you are riding/walking for any of our benefice churches. I will be happy to sponsor you.

On the following Sunday (14th) we’re marking Holy Cross Day, a festival when we give thanks for all it means, with Communion services at Rockland (9.30am) and Surlingham.

With good wishes for the new season,

Information received from Rev Nick Garrard

Hello all you wonderful peeps. Just a quick note to say this Friday the 5th Sept we will have our latest batch of our fresh farm reared grass fed Belted Galloway beef in the farm shop. A big ole range of cuts from steaks to joints and more for you to enjoy. The shop is also full to the brim of local and essential goodies including eggs, sweets, cakes, choccies, frozen ready meals, pizzas, frozen fishies, cheeses, drink and muuuuuuch more! Remember we are open 8am until 9pm every single day including bank holidays and weekends! See you then, and whatever you do, have a super week and beyond!!

September 14th at 11am. Holy Communion

September 28th at 11am. Harvest Festival