Angels Arrive in Fleet

On a cold, wet and windy morning, when most people were still tucked up in bed, Christmas angels arrived in Fleet town centre in their hundreds.  Hanging from trees, squeezed behind door handles, huddled together in doorways, they brought their messages of Christmas cheer to those who were lucky enough to find them: ‘Light of […]

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Coffee Morning Christmas Party Fun

The instruction was to ‘dress festive’, and most people did just that when they came along to our coffee morning Christmas party.  There were Christmas jumpers galore, party hats – and even our very own ‘Elf on a Shelf’! The Christmas party was a ‘thank you’ to coffee morning regulars for their support over the […]

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Craft Fair A Great Success

Our annual craft and gift fair has been an eagerly awaited fixture in the diary for many years now, and this year’s event did not disappoint.  With a wide variety of different crafts for sale, all demonstrating amazing talent, there was plenty to tempt shoppers and encourage an early start on Christmas shopping. Our delicious, […]

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Curry Evening for Palani – Photos

Saju Mathew’s curry evenings to raise money for the Palani Mission have become a fixture in our church calendar.  They are enthusiastically supported by our church family and friends, and tickets sell out quickly.  This year was no exception, and diners were treated to a varied menu of delicious dishes, including Tandoori Spiced Salmon, Buttered […]

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Time to Celebrate

Fleet URC’s anniversary service this year was also an occasion to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Revd Stephen Thornton’s induction to the ministry.  Stephen was our minister here at Fleet URC from 2004 to 2011. During the service our current minister, Helen, presented Stephen with a book token and a card signed by the congregation.  […]

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Fun and Laughter at our Barn Dance

Young and old, we all had a great evening on Saturday at our Barn Dance, which has become an annual fixture at our church.  Music was provided by the band ‘Six Beats in a Bar’ and there was plenty of laughter  as we attempted to follow caller Keith’s instructions.  With the utmost patience, somehow he […]

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