Easter Joy with Flourish Federation
North Elmham and Stibbard All Saints CEVA Primary Schools held their Easter services yesterday in their local churches. The children told the Easter story, sang beautifully, and brought posies of flowers to share the Easter joy, creating a wonderful Easter garden and a glorious Easter cross
Revelations Revealed – Friday 25th April, 10.30am All Saints’ Church, Wood Norton
Join us for a talk led by Revd Nicholas Varnon on the mysteries of the Book of Revelation of St John the Divine. The talk will take the format of two 45-minute sessions with a break for refreshments.
If you’re interested in attending, please contact: Neil Primrose, nprim101@aol.com
Stately Car Boot Sale, Sennowe Park, Sunday 4th May
Will you carry away a bargain at this year's Stately Car Boot sale?
Date: Sunday 4th May 2025 10am-3pm at Sennowe Park
Tickets at the gate, priced at £5.00 per person (under-16s free), all proceeds will go directly to support repairs and restoration to Norfolk Churches.
Further information from events@norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk
Coffee & cake meet-up – Guist Clock Café, 10th May
Guist Church and HON Churches are hosting a coffee and cake meet up on Saturday 10th May, 10.30am-12noon.
At Guist Clock Café – come and meet old friends, make new ones, eat cake and support the village shop. Pay for your own orders – squash and biscuits provided free for children.
North Elmham Summer 2025 Music Season
The 2025 Music Season at St Mary’s, North Elmham, gets underway on Saturday 10th May (2.30-4pm) with a Singing Workshop with Lauren Dove. Lauren makes a welcome return to St Mary’s with her joyful and enthusiastic style of teaching! No charge, but donations to offset costs are welcome. Tea/coffee & cake provided.
Follow us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/MusicAtStMarysChurch to see the full 2025 programme.
For more information about any event or to book concert tickets in advance, please contact Jenny Cunningham, 01362 668224, jennycunningham@mac.com
Alice in Wonderland – Bylaugh Hall, 27th July
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Bylaugh Hall on Sunday 27th July, 2.00pm.
Tickets and Information: £20 (under-12s free of charge) from www.ticketsource.co.uk or 01362 688499.
Gates open at 12.00. Please bring your own rugs or low-back seating. Hog roast, bar, fabulous stalls and live band.
In aid of the Friends of All Saints Bawdeswell and St Mary’s Bylaugh.
News from the Parishes
Foulsham Holy Innocents, north aisle floor Completed just in time for Easter, the north aisle floor restoration is now finished, opening up an exhibition/display area, as well as making the floor safe. Before and after photos!
TOMORROW: Wood Norton All Saints’ Church – Cine-Pew - Friday 25th April, 7.30pm
This month’s film is Conclave, the dramatization of the Vatican political thriller by Robert Harris. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when a new pope is elected? Wonder no more…
Doors open at 7pm; light refreshments; bring your own cushions. There is no charge for this event.
Wood Norton All Saints’ Church – Words & Music – Friday 2nd May All are welcome to come along and participate by bringing (or requesting, via Jenny, 01362 684101 or Neil, 01362 684357), a favourite piece of music, or a reading of your choice. If you prefer, just come and enjoy the interesting miscellany that the event always produces. Doors open for cake and coffee – and conversation! - at 10.30.
Worthing St Margaret – Cream Tea Afternoon – Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, 2-4pm
Enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in the delightful setting of St Margaret’s Church, Worthing. Free admission, although a donation towards the cream teas is appreciated. In aid of the Church Fabric Fund. For further information, please contact: Celia Daniel on 01362 668928 or Miranda Smith on 07884 262591.
Wood Norton All Saints’ Church – Café Pew and Pew Mart – Friday 9th May
Come and join us between 12.30 and 2pm for a light informal lunch in the church with a welcoming mixture of company! If you have surplus garden produce, Pew Mart offers the opportunity to buy or exchange fruit and vegetables.
North Elmham – T@2 – Wednesday 14th May
Join us for Afternoon Tea, great company, music and chat. North Elmham Institute, 2-4pm, 14th May. Everyone is welcome – please bring a friend and a neighbour.
Prayer Calendar: 27th April – 2nd Sunday of Easter
Church
HON Group: Worthing
The Roman Catholic Church worldwide, as we join in prayer to give thanks for Pope Francis’ life and ministry. May he rest in peace.
Risen Christ,
for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred:
open the doors of our hearts,
that we may seek the good of others
and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father. Amen.
World
The Middle East: the people of Palestine, Israel and Syria.
Ukraine.
Community
Sick
Departed
Bryan Ellum (North Elmham)
Funeral: Friday 25th April, 11.30am, Swaffham Church, followed by cremation at Mintlyn.
Keith Howell (friend of Stibbard Church)
Funeral: Wednesday 7th May, 11.30am, Earlham Crematorium
Arthur Smith (North Elmham)
Thanksgiving Service: Thursday 15th May, 2.30pm, St Mary’s Church North Elmham (following family-only cremation in the morning)
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