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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Our Big Day Out

Another great day at Wessex Synod’s Big Day Out at Hollycombe Steam in the Country, with attractions for everyone!  Fleet URC was well represented, and we all enjoyed the different activities on offer: steam railways, traditional steam fairground, woodland gardens, forest church, plus Synod marquee with worship and workshops.  A great opportunity to have fun […]

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Bluffing or Not?

Do you know what a ‘snollygoster’ is?  Or the meaning of ‘woofits’ or ‘taradiddle’?   Those of us who came to our ‘Call My Bluff’ social evening last night were challenged to choose the correct meanings from four competing definitions – each one sounding as unlikely as the the next! More than forty people came along, […]

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Congratulations, Alice!

We were very excited to hear that Alice Bagshaw has been awarded the URC’s Lundie Memorial Award for February 2024.  Alice was nominated for using her talents and time in her phenomenal fundraising efforts for her trip to Sri Lanka in support of Ocean Stars last October. Phil Ray, one of the Wessex Synod Children […]

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