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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World Day of Prayer 2024

World Day of Prayer this year was marked on 1st March, with a morning service at The Church on the Heath and an evening service at Fleet Baptist Church.  The theme was, ‘I beg you, bear with one another in love’, and the Palestinian Christian women who wrote this worship service invited us to pray […]

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Half Term Family Fun Morning

Our latest Family Fun Morning, held during February half term, was another great success, despite difficulty of access to the church due to the road closure.  The theme was ‘Loaves and Fishes’, based on the miracle of Jesus feeding the crowds who had come to listen to him.  Children enjoyed craft activities, playing with toys […]

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Carols After Christmas

We are delighted to welcome our new elder, Carol Woods, to our eldership.  She was ordained by our Minister, Revd Helen Everard, during morning service on 7th January, following which she and Carol Rayner were both inducted as serving elders. Congratulations to both Carols!

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