St Andrew's, Medstead: Events 2005

Events: 2005

January
Date	Event	Time	Location
Thursday, 6th	Refectory Duty St. Andrew's is committed to helping out with refectory duty at Winchester Cathedral If you can help for either a whole day or half a day please contact Mary Spinks on 01420 561440 or sign the form at the back of the church. No previous experience is needed and this is an equal opportunity job!	Day	Winchester Cathedral Refectory
Sunday, 16th	New Roof Celebration A reception to celebrate the completion of our new church roof. All members of the Church are welcome. A collection will be taken for the Disasters Emergency Committee Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.	7.30pm	Church Hall
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February
Date	Event	Time	Location
Wednesday, 9th	Medstead Lenten Lunch: The first of a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread and cheese, whilst supporting charities at the same time! This first Lenten Lunch is in aid of an Alton Deanery project in Karamoja, Uganda. Contact Mary Spinks, 01420 561440, for more details.	12.00-1.00pm	Church Hall
Monday, 14th	Medstead Lenten Lunch Come and enjoy a lunch of home-made soup, bread and cheese, whilst supporting St Michael's Hospice, Basingstoke. Contact Mary Spinks, 01420 561440, for more details.	12.00-1.00pm	Church Hall
Tuesday, 15th	Lent Studies: "Hard Sayings" When Jesus said, "Leave the dead to bury their dead" [Luke 9.60] and "Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother cannot be my disciple" [Luke 14.26] what did he mean? How does this sit alongside the picture of "Gentle Jesus, meek and mild" found in a well-known hymn? Or with Jesus' commandment to "Love one another" [John 13.34]? There are, in the Bible, quite a few "Hard Sayings" of Jesus, as they have come to be known. Do they have anything to say to us today? Are they compatible with our Faith? The first of five Lent study groups, led by Ben Flenley, investigating these "Hard Sayings" to see what they are all about.	8.00-9.30pm	Bumbles, Five Ash Road
Saturday, 19th	Lunchtime Family Concert A lunchtime feast of entertainment hosted by the Flenley family to help raise funds for the Tsunami disaster aid effort in Tamil Nadu, Southern India. There will be a collection at the end of the concert so please give generously - gift aid forms will be available.	12.30pm	St. Mary's, Bentworth
Saturday, 19th	Quiz Night Join in the fun at the St. Andrew's Social Committee Quiz Night! Why not make up a team, or just come along on the night and join a team. The cost is only £8.00, which includes a fish and chip supper. Bring your own drinks. For more information, please contact Sharon Blackshaw	7.00pm for 7.30pm	Church Hall
Wednesday, 23rd	Lent Studies: "Hard Sayings" The second of five Lent study groups, led by Ben Flenley, investigating "Hard Sayings". Contact Stephen Blackshaw for details, or simply come on the night.	8.00-9.30pm	Bumbles, Five Ash Road
Friday, 25th	Medstead Lenten Lunch Come and enjoy a lunch of home-made soup, bread and cheese, whilst supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Contact Mary Spinks, 01420 561440, for more details.	12.00-1.00pm	Church Hall
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March
Date	Event	Time	Location
Wednesday, 2nd	Lent Studies: "Hard Sayings" The third of five Lent study groups, led by Ben Flenley, investigating "Hard Sayings". Contact Stephen Blackshaw for details, or simply come on the night.	8.00-9.30pm	Bumbles, Five Ash Road
Friday, 4th	Medstead Lenten Lunch Come and enjoy a lunch of home-made soup, bread and cheese, whilst supporting a Medstead School project in Burundi. Contact Mary Spinks, 01420 561440, for more details.	12.00-1.00pm	Church Hall
Saturday, 5th	Make Mother's Day A Benefice activity day for children with lots of activities, including gifts to make for Mum for Mothering Sunday on March 6th! Cost: £3.00 per child and bring a plate of food to share for lunch. You can download an application form here. Application forms are also available from: Medstead Primary School Bentworth Primary School The Handy Stores or from: Michelle Rankin: 01256 381273 Antonia Hammond: 01420 561614 Kathryn Flenley: 01420 563218	11.00-3.00pm	Medstead Primary School
Wednesday, 9th	Lent Studies: "Hard Sayings" The fourth of five Lent study groups, led by Ben Flenley, investigating "Hard Sayings". Contact Stephen Blackshaw for details, or simply come on the night.	8.00-9.30pm	Bumbles, Five Ash Road
Saturday, 12th	Medstead Lenten Lunch Come and enjoy a lunch of home-made soup, bread and cheese, whilst supporting Lord Mayor Treloar's School. Contact Mary Spinks, 01420 561440, for more details.	12.00-1.00pm	Church Hall
Tuesday, 15th	Lent Studies: "Hard Sayings" The last of five Lent study groups, led by Ben Flenley, investigating "Hard Sayings". Contact Liz Gilbert on 01420 562912 for details, or simply come on the night.	8.00-9.30pm	Mayville, New Copse, Bentworth
Thursday, 17th	Medstead Lenten Lunch Come and enjoy the last of six lunches of home-made soup, bread and cheese, whilst supporting Save the Children. Contact Mary Spinks, 01420 561440, for more details.	12.00-1.00pm	Church Hall
Thursday, 24th	Passover Supper What do you think really happened in the Upper Room at the first Last Supper? We shall be holding, for the first time in these parishes, a re-enactment of those momentous events at our Passover Supper. The evening will proceed according to traditional Jewish custom, including a three-course supper, highlighting Jesus' extraordinary actions. Please bring your own cutlery for soup, main course and dessert. Everything else will be provided. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at any of the four churches in the benefice.	7.30pm	Church Hall
Easter Sunday, 27th	Talents Join in our Parable Of The Talents programme by taking £10 and making it grow as much as you can for the Church by Harvest. Past Talents have included jam making, coffee mornings, cream teas as well as straight donations, but the real fun is getting together to increase our tenners!	11.00am	Church
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April
Date	Event	Time	Location
Tuesday, 12th	Medstead Annual Parish Meeting All residents of the Parish and members of the congregation are welcome to attend our annual Parish meeting. Responsibility for running and maintaining the Church is delegated to Churchwardens and the Parochial Church Council (PCC). At the Annual Parochial Church Meeting the PCC present their annual report and Churchwardens and members of the PCC are elected. Anyone on the Electoral Roll is eligible to vote. If you would like to nominate someone to be a Churchwarden for the year, or a member of the PCC or to fill vacancies on the Deanery Synod, then nomination forms are available. Please contact one of the Churchwardens.	7.45pm	Church Hall
Saturday, 16th	Jumble Sale Our Jumble Sales are good fun, raise much needed cash for the Church and are always very popular, so be sure to arrive early for the best bargains! If you would like to donate good quality clothing, toys, books, curios, etc. please contact one of the Churchwardens	2.00pm	Church Hall
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May
Date	Event	Time	Location
Sunday, 1st	Benefice Rogation Walk Come and help beat the bounds with a walk through our Benefice's beautiful countryside, whilst holding a service at the same time! The Rogation Walk will start at Bentworth Church, and at suitable points along the way, by ponds, in the woodlands or fields we will pause for prayer and hymns, stopping for refreshments in a parishioner's garden at the halfway point. Walkers will need to be in strong boots and good voice!	3.00pm	St. Mary's, Bentworth
Tuesday, 3rd	Who is Jesus? The first of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The classes provide an opportunity to explore the Christian Faith and the journey each of us can take in our relationship with God and each other. Provided there is room, anyone already confirmed but wishing to attend as a refresher is most welcome. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults. A Confirmation service will be held on Sunday, 24th July at St. Mary's, Bentworth at 10.00am, to be presided over by the Bishop of Basingstoke.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Tuesday, 10th	Why did Jesus die? The second of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Tuesday, 24th	How and why should I read the Bible? The third of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Tuesday, 31st	How and why do I pray? The fourth of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
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June
Date	Event	Time	Location
Saturday, 4th	Monthly Maintenance If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy. We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 9.30am and work until about noon. Please come along, your help is always welcome!	9.30am	St. Andrew's Church Hall & Grounds
Tuesday, 7th	Who is the Holy Spirit? The fifth of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Tuesday, 14th	How can I resist evil? The sixth of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Wednesday, 15th	Refectory Duty St. Andrew's is committed to helping out with refectory duty at Winchester Cathedral If you can help for either a whole day or half a day please contact Mary Spinks on 01420 561440 or sign the form at the back of the church. No previous experience is needed and this is an equal opportunity job!	Day	Winchester Cathedral Refectory
Saturday, 25th	Church Walk An opportunity to sample the lovely countryside around Medstead whilst enjoying the convivial company of your fellow walkers. Choose from one of two circular walks: one of approximately 7 miles starts at 10:30am; the second, of about 3½ miles, starts at 11am. The price, £7.50 per head or £5 for under 14's, includes sandwiches and nibbles. Please bring your own water. To join, please sign the list at the back of the church. For more information, please contact Bill Davis	10.30am or 11.00am	Church Hall
Wednesday, 29th	How does God guide us? The seventh of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
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July
Date	Event	Time	Location
Tuesday, 5th	How can I be sure of my faith? The eighth of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Tuesday, 12th	What about the Church? The ninth of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Saturday, 16th	Hog Roast Come to St. Andrew's third annual Hog Roast! It is a not to be missed evening, so why not make up a party and enjoy good food and excellent company on a summer's evening in the open. There is also a play area for children. Tickets, at only £6 each, are available from Sharon or Bill. Please bring your own cutlery, plates and glasses. Thank you to Sue Willson of the Castle Of Comfort for providing the use of her garden.	5.00pm for 6.00pm	The Castle Of Comfort Garden
Tuesday, 19th	Holy Communion, Mass, Lord's Supper or Eucharist? The last of a series of ten classes, led by Ben Flenley, preparing for Confirmation. The earlier time is for young people, the later time for adults.	6.00-7.30pm or 8.00-9.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
Saturday, 23rd	Confirmation Rehearsal For those who have attended the Confirmation classes, a rehearsal in church to prepare for Sunday's Confirmation Service.	10.00am	St. Mary's, Bentworth
Sunday, 24th	Confirmation Service To be presided over by the Bishop of Basingstoke.	10.00am	St. Mary's, Bentworth
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August
Date	Event	Time	Location
Saturday, 6th	Monthly Maintenance If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy. We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 9.30am and work until about noon. Please come along, your help is always welcome!	9.30am	St. Andrew's Church Hall & Grounds
Monday, 22nd	FOSAC Bridge Tea Come play bridge and have a delicious afternoon tea. Cost £12.50 per player or £50 per table. All proceeds go to the St. Andrew's Fabric Fund. For more information and tickets, please phone Marguerite on 01420 562165.	2.00pm-5.00pm	The Lilacs, Homestead Road, Medstead
Thursday, 25th	Refectory Duty St. Andrew's is committed to helping out with refectory duty at Winchester Cathedral If you can help for either a whole day or half a day please contact Mary Spinks on 01420 561440 or sign the form at the back of the church. No previous experience is needed and this is an equal opportunity job!	Day	Winchester Cathedral Refectory
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September
Date	Event	Time	Location
Saturday, 10th	Monthly Maintenance If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy. We meet at the Church Hall at 9.30am and work until about noon. Please come along, your help is always welcome!	9.30am	St. Andrew's Church Hall & Grounds
Sunday, 18th	Sponsored Hymn Singing Join us at the Evening Praise Service for a sponsored hymn sing. Sponsorship forms are available from the choir, and you are invited to list one or two of your favourite hymns, pledging an amount per hymn. There will also be light refreshments after the Service. All money raised will go to St. Andrew's Music Committee funds.	6.00pm	Church
Friday, 23rd	Harvest Supper A traditional celebration supper and harvest thanksgiving for everyone in the village, with entertainment. You may either bring your own drinks or buy wine or soft drinks from the bar provided. Please bring your own crockery, cutlery and glasses. Tickets: Adult £3.00. Child £1.50. If you would like to make a contribution of food or help, please contact one of the Churchwardens. All money raised from this event will be donated to WaterAid to provide village water supplies in third world countries.	7.00pm for 7.30pm	Medstead Village Hall
Saturday, 24th	At Home With Ben & Kathryn Come and enjoy a family afternoon with games, relaxation and entertainment as Kathryn and Ben Flenley extend an open invitation to the Rectory. Free tickets will be available from the beginning of September in all four churches.	3.30pm	Bentworth Rectory
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October
Date	Event	Time	Location
Saturday, 1st	Monthly Maintenance If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy. We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 9.30am and work until about noon. Please come along, your help is always welcome!	9.30am	St. Andrew's Church Hall & Grounds
Saturday, 8th	Forties Dance Come back with us in time to the era of big bands and jive! Even if your waltz has wilted, your quickstep is quixotic and your foxtrot is, frankly, flaky, do not despair as we will teach everyone the famous Wartime Stroll, and - of course - there will be an opportunity to jive too. We also hope there will be a dance demonstration, DJs and live music from Wendy and Patrick. All that and food too for only £10! All you have to bring are your drinks and dancing shoes. For tickets and more information, please contact Sharon.	7.30pm	Church Hall
Saturday, 22nd	Trafalgar Celebration A quiz with a nautical and historical flavour. Win wondrous prizes from our captured ship's hold. Bring your own picnic and drinks, including plates, glasses and cutlery. Candelabras optional. All for the princely sum of £5 per table of eight people. For reservations contact 'Fred' Moir on 01420 562380, by 20th October. Gentlemen are kindly requested to leave their cutlasses at the door.	7.30pm	Bentworth School Hall
Friday, 28th	Benefice Halloween Party: Mummy Mania! Are you aged between 4 and 12? Bored with half-term? Then come to our Halloween Party - with a difference! We'll take you on a pharoah-cious tour of Ancient Egypt and have you coffin with laughter as you make a date with... The Mummy! If you sphinx you can come, then get a parent to wrap up this invitation and return it to Kathryn Flenley. All you need to bring is a plate of food for the party - be as creative as you like! We'll provide all the drinks. And, at only £1 each, it doesn't cost tomb-much to come. PS: Make sure you arrive in costume!	3.00pm-7.30pm	Bentworth School Hall
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November
Date	Event	Time	Location
Saturday, 5th	Monthly Maintenance If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy. We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 9.30am and work until about noon. At least we might sweep up the yew berries that stick to our shoes and finish up on the carpet in the church! Please come along, your help is always welcome!	9.30am	St. Andrew's Church Hall & Grounds
Saturday, 5th	Operation Christmas Child Our annual collection of shoe boxes containing gifts for underprivileged children. Let's try and fill as many boxes as possible - we were able to send 150 last year!	10.30am-12 Noon	Church Hall
Saturday, 26th	Jumble Sale Our Jumble Sales are good fun, raise much needed cash for the Church and are always very popular, so be sure to arrive early for the best bargains! If you would like to donate good quality clothing, toys, books, curios, etc. please contact one of the Churchwardens	2.00pm	Church Hall
Sunday, 27th	Advent Sunday Service / Posada Find Mary and Joseph a room each night over Advent! The figures of Mary and Joseph from St. Andrew's Nativity display will journey each night over Advent through Medstead, re-enacting their search for lodgings. The idea is Mary and Joseph stay with a different family, or in a different place, every night, starting with the Advent Sunday Service at 11am on Sunday, 27th November and returning to our Church for the Crib Service & Nativity Play at 3pm on Saturday, 24th December. Please contact Carol Fuller, or sign the form at the back of the Church, ideally before Sunday 27th November.	11.00am	Church
Sunday, 27th	Concert in Memory of Celia Hayes A tribute concert in memory of the late Celia Hayes. After the concert there will be drinks and a finger buffet in the Church Hall. All proceeds will be donated to Charity.	6.00pm	Church
Tuesday, 29th	Advent Study Group Please contact one of the Churchwardens for more details.	8.00pm	Down House, Hussell Lane, Medstead
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December
Date	Event	Time	Location
Saturday, 3rd	Monthly Maintenance If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy. We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 9.30am and work until about noon. Will you join us for the last maintenance session of the year? Please come along, your help is always welcome - and needed!	9.30am	St. Andrew's Church Hall & Grounds
Sunday, 4th	Christingle Christingle is a beautiful Christmas service, held on the first Sunday in December, especially for children, which raises money for The Children's Society.	11.00am	Church
Tuesday, 6th	Advent Study Group Please contact one of the Churchwardens for more details.	8.00pm	Down House, Hussell Lane, Medstead
Tuesday, 13th	Advent Study Group Please contact one of the Churchwardens for more details.	8.00pm	Down House, Hussell Lane, Medstead
Wednesday, 14th	Carols On The Green St. Andrew's Church Medstead C of E School and Medstead Village Hall Committee would like to invite Medstead residents to sing Christmas Carols on the Village Green. Christmas Tree Lights switched on at 7.10pm. Followed by: Christmas Carols A blessing conducted by the Rector: Ben Flenley Father Christmas Arrives Mulled Wine, Soft Drinks & Mince Pies.	7.00pm	Village Green
Sunday, 18th	Carol Service A festival of nine lessons and carols, followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Church Hall.	6.00pm	Church
Tuesday, 20th	Advent Study Group Please contact one of the Churchwardens for more details.	8.00pm	Down House, Hussell Lane, Medstead
Saturday, 24th	Crib Service & Nativity Play	3.00pm	Church
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