News from the pews

Contact John Blairman with all your ecclesiastical news by calling him on 01256 475380 or by e-mailing blairman@ntlworld.com

News from the Pews July 24

11:17am Thursday 24th July 2008

THIS coming Sunday, the service at Christ the King, in Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, is being led by the young people. The theme will be the Leprosy Mission.

News from the Pews July 21

10:48am Monday 21st July 2008

THE St Mary's Festival, in Old Basing, took place from July 10 to 13, and, as usual, there was an art exhibition, consisting of 82 pictures and 18 items of ceramics and sculpture.

News from the Pews July 17

8:40am Friday 18th July 2008

SERVICES at Christ The King, in Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, are held every Sunday, at 9.30am, with Holy Communion, prayers, singing and Bible teaching.

News from the Pews July 14

2:08pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

THERE will be a Festival of Flowers at St Mary's, Overton, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 5pm.

News from the Pews July 7

9:24am Monday 7th July 2008

TWO new curates have started in the Basingstoke area.

News from the Pews July 3

9:55am Friday 4th July 2008

THERE will be a flower festival at St Gabriel's, in Popley, Basingstoke, from today until Sunday.

News from the Pews June 30

9:13am Monday 30th June 2008

LAST year's Ride and Stride (sponsored bike ride and walk) raised a record total for local churches and the Hampshire Historic Churches Trust, which with reclaimed tax through Gift Aid was just £5 short of £52,000.

News from the Pews June 26

10:31am Friday 27th June 2008

ST MARY'S Festival, in Old Basing, takes place from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13, and, as usual, it promises to be an enjoyable few days.

News from the Pews June 23

12:50pm Wednesday 25th June 2008

THE next summer youth service at the United Reformed Church, Basingstoke, is on Sunday, June 29, at 10.30am, with the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

News from the Pews June 19

10:26am Friday 20th June 2008

IF YOU are able to get Radio Hartley Wintney, on 87.7FM, then why not tune in on Sunday for a family worship broadcast at 10.45am, from St John's Church?

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