Welcome to the parish Social Events page. As you can see by these pictures, the social side of our parish is important to us. On this page, you will find regular updates on activities planned for everyone to enjoy. New ideas are always welcome!
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Here is our programme of events for 2010
- Music Quiz, Saturday February 20th, 7.30pm, parish hall - unfortunately this had to be cancelled.
- Bluebell Walk, April - again this had to be cancelled.
- Barbecue, Sunday August 1st from 1pm in the church hall and grounds. This will definitely go ahead, whatever the weather. Hot dogs and burgers are £1 each. Games in the parish grounds.
- Parish Concert, Saturday November 6th 2010 at 7.30pm in the parish hall. This will be our fourth annual parish concert.
- Parish Dance/ Christmas Party, Friday December 10th 2010, 7.30pm in the parish hall.
Membership of the parish social group
Sue Valentine, Paul Francis, Anthony Francis, Hannah Francis, John Howes, Greg Floyd, Helen Potter, Caroline Warburton, Father Ted Mullen, Vashti Southam. Volunteers are welcome to join us.
Programme for 2009
Quiz, Saturday February 28th at 7.30pm
Springtime walk, Sunday May 10th at 3pm-ish
Barbecue, Sunday August 2nd at noon.
Parish concert, Saturday November 7th at 7.30pm
Programme for 2008
Parish Quiz night
This will take place on Saturday February 2nd at 7.30pm in the church hall. Tickets are now on sale at 50p each. A maximum of six people per team. Crisps and soft drinks will be provided. There will be prizes and a raffle (in aid of a Cafod project).
Bluebell walk
This will leave the church and go to Cawston Wood to look at the bluebells. We will return for tea and cakes in the church hall. Last year, this was a lovely event. The date will be a Sunday afternoon some time in April, depending on when the bluebells come out.
Beetle Drive
This should be fun. A game of making beetles, rolling dice and making friends. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided. This is on Saturday May 17th at 7.30pm in the church hall.
Parish feast day barbecue
Friday June 13th. Mass at around 6.45pm followed by a barbecue and children's games in the parish grounds. This is usually a friendly evening, although last year it poured with rain!
Parish picnic and sports day
This will be on Sunday September 7th. After mass, why not stay around for a picnic in the church grounds. Games will be organised, including rounders.
The parish concert
The concert will be on Saturday November 8th at 7.30pm at Crescent School. It will feature a variety of acts by parishioners - singing, comedy, magic. Book your tickets early!
Parish Quiz
Saturday February 3rd - This event was in the parish hall and included a fish and chip supper. It began at 7.30pm. There was a choice of fish and chips, sausage and chips or a ploughman's evening lunch. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £3 for children. This included the cost of the meal.
Bluebell Walk
This took place on Sunday April 29th at 4pm. About 40 to 50 parishioners supported the event which visited Cawston Wood in glorious spring sunshine. Afterwards, tea and cakes were enjoyed in the parish hall.
Parish Feast Day
The Parish Feast Day took place on Friday June 15th. There was a family barbecue combined with games in the church grounds. Mass was at 6.45pm, with food and games afterwards. Food was provided along with soft drinks. Although the rain was rather torrential, we still had a good time! About 40-50 people attended.
Parish Picnic
This took place on Sunday September 16 at St Marie's Junior School in Merttens Drive from noon onwards. About 30 people attended and games were organised on the field.
Walk and treasure hunt
Saturday October 13 - On the Saturday morning, a walk was organised with children (and maybe grown-ups) challenged to find items on a mystery list. There was a prize for the winners. After the walk, hot soup was provided in the hall - 16 people went on the walk, with half a dozen more enjoying the lunch in the hall.
Parish Concert
Saturday November 10 - This was a chance to sing a song, tell a joke or perform a magic trick. The supper was at 7.15pm with the concert starting at 8pm. All tickets were sold and about 100 people enjoyed the evening.
Other long-term ideas:
Car treasure hunt
Whist/beetle drive
Themed meal
Strawberries and champagne evening
Trips together
Canal trip
Parish holiday
