Creative Advent at All Saints’

 creative adventAs we make our way toward Christmas, join us on Monday mornings at Haslingfield Vicarage between 10.30am-12pm,  starting Mon 30th November when we will pause amidst the busyness of the season and create something special for Christmas.

From 10.30-11.30 am, Gather & Create – Advent Calendars, Christmas baking & Gifts.

 11.30am, Connect – Pause for a cuppa and a short reflection on Christmas. Read more

THIS SATURDAY 7th November, CHARITY FAIR – 11am-2.30pm – Haslingfield Methodist Church

Charity Fair 2015This event gets better every year with 19 different charities taking part.  There will be lots of different things to buy – Christmas cards, Christmas puddings, books, homemade food etc. You can also help to make a quilt that will be sent to a sick baby in Addenbrookes Hospital AND you might win a big one in the raffle! As well as all the stalls, there will be a café serving delicious homemade food and light lunches.

Children, don’t forget to take your Christmas letters along to the Fair . You can post them in a special postbox, and Action for Children will send them to Father Christmas. He has promised to send you a reply!” Read more

Faith to Live by Service

methodist windowYou are invited to join us at Haslingfield Methodist Church at 6.30pm on Sunday 1st November 2015 for our ‘Faith To Live By’ evening led by Revd Dr Michael Wilson.   There cannot be many families able to tell a story like this – Methodist missionary in China during the Japanese war and the Revolution- expulsion from mainland China etc.

The format will include a short time of worship, an address by Mike and discussion with refreshments.   Why not join us to hear this unique story.

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PEW SALE

Pew saleALL SAINTS’ CHURCH HASLINGFIELD

All of the Victorian Pews in Haslingfield Church are now for Sale.  We have been advised by Auctioneers that the estimate the value of the pews is between £50 and £100.  Sealed Bids are invited, which will be opened on 17th October 2015 for Haslingfield Village and  Surrounding Area, following which bidding will be opened up to all.  At each stage the Highest Bids for a particular pew will be considered first and then the remaining pews will be offered to Bidders to choose from in the order of the size of their bid.  Click the Pic to see a description of the pews for sale. (The older ‘medieval’ pews are to be retained) Read more

Bach and Beyond

robin walkerOrgan recital by Robin Walker

 Works by Bach, Schumann, Brahms & Mendelsson

 All Saints’ Church Haslingfield, Friday 16th October 2015, 7.30 pm
Admission by Programme £10 on the door.  Interval refreshments.  Enquiries 01223 872190 

All Saints’ Church Haslingfield

church chairs 08.15APPROVED SOFTER SEATING SCHEME

All Saints’ are delighted to announce that we will soon be installing new comfortable and warm chairs in the Nave of the church to replace all our Victorian pews.  The 21 medieval pews, 3 ceremonial medieval chairs and 9 Victorian children’s pews that are in the church will be retained. Ten of the longest pews will be lovingly shortened and restored to match the short ones already in the aisles. Read more

We Had A Fabulous Time

oasisOASIS, the holiday at home for seniors, met again on 28, 29 and 30 July.  About 50 people came this year and it was great fun.  We had feature talks and quizzes, and each day ended with a tasty lunch.  Activities included solving mysteries a la Sherlock Holmes, singing, painting, craft making (some fine wooden boxes), poetry, meditating, chairobics, enjoying the Sayers’ model railway in their back garden – and a highlight:  baking scones in the Wellhouse Meadow  Bakery. Read more

THIS FRIDAY – Strawberry Fayre – Methodist Church

Strawberry Fayre 2015This Friday 3 July from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm the Annual Strawberry Fayre will take place at Haslingfield Methodist Church. As well as a buffet and barbecue, there will be stalls selling cakes, plants, produce and good quality used books. A representative from Guide Dogs for the Blind will be there with a puppy in training and she will have lots of small items to buy and a “Guess the name of the Guide Dog”. The proceeds will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind, Little Owls Preschool and the Methodist Church.