On Friday night we held another of our regular Curry Evenings to raise funds for Palani Mission. These evenings are so popular that we had more diners than ever this time, and over 90 people enjoyed Saju’s mouthwatering menu of canapes, followed by a selection of delicious curries and side dishes – all rounded off […]
Reason to Celebrate
Last Sunday we were delighted to welcome baby Freya Baker, who was brought for baptism by her parents, Nick and Lisa. Freya is the great granddaughter of Dorothy and Les Hicklin, both long-standing and faithful members of our church and well known to many in our congregation. Nick and Lisa were supported by many of […]
Fellowship and Fun at our Barn Dance
A wonderful evening of fellowship and fun was enjoyed at our church last Friday when we gathered together for a Barn Dance. Music was provided by the band ‘Six Beats in a Bar’ whose caller, Keith, expertly and with the utmost patience kept us all in order and prevented the dancing from descending into chaos! […]
Living a More Sustainable Life
Lay Preacher Paul Murphy has recently reminded us that, though we might feel helpless to affect the bigger issues, even small changes to our lifestyle can help to lessen our adverse impact on the environment. He has produced the following booklet to help us make lifestyle choices to reduce our carbon footprint. (When printing ensure […]
Palani Fundraiser – Another Success Story
Chef Saju Mathew’s legendary curry evenings are now so popular that there is usually a waiting list in operation! Yet another successful fundraising event was held on Friday, when over 80 people were catered for, with guests enjoying a varied menu including lamb biriyani, tandoori chicken, lentil spinach curry, and vegetable jalfreze. As usual, there […]
Big Day Out was a Great Day Out
Wessex Synod Big Day Out at Hollycombe Steam in the Country had attractions for everyone – steam railways, traditional steam fairground, woodland gardens, forest church, labyrinth, plus Synod marquee and activity field with worship and workshops. It was a chance for old friends and new to meet together, sing together and worship together – all […]
He is Risen!
He is Risen! Hallelujah! Easter Greetings from Fleet URC. Our Easter cross, and artwork created by our young people’s group Footsteps.
Sunrise Service on Easter Day!
Local Christians will be gathering together at Tweseldown Race Course, on the top of the central hill, to worship together on Easter Sunday just as the sun is rising. The service will begin at 5.50 am, with the sun rising at 6.04 am. This is a real opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of our saviour […]
Good News from Palani Mission
We were delighted to hear from Revd John Abraham that two of the girls we have been sponsoring to train as community nurses have passed their final examinations with distinction, and are now employed. Ms Elamathy is working in the Palani Mission Hospital, and Ms Soumiya has a placement in her native village. Our congratulations […]
Balancing the Budget with CAP
Wondering how to deal with rocketing energy bills? Christians Against Poverty (CAP) can help. The UK’s largest provider of adult financial education, they are offering a Money Course to empower you with practical, powerful tools to help you balance your budget and feel in control of your finances. This course will run virtually, beginning on […]