This is a charming and varied downland walk from Avebury to Marlborough.  At the start it is planned to visit the Neolithic stone circle at Avebury, and then to continue up onto the Marlborough Downs and to cross the Ridgeway at Overton Down, and then via the Sarsen stones at Fyfield Down and past horse gallops and into Marlborough, where refreshments will be available.   

Saturday 30 March (Easter Eve)

• 10.14 Prospect – Bus to Avebury (please be at the bus stop in good time, buses can be a minute or two early)
• 10.37    Arrive Avebury, then 7 miles walk to Marlborough.
• c. 15.30 Arrive back in Marlborough.
• Either afternoon bus back to Swindon, or
• 18.00 early supper at a restaurant in Marlborough, and then
• 20.15 bus back to Swindon.

Trainers fine, but bring warm clothing and waterproofs in case it is showery, and bring a picnic lunch.  If you would like to be included in the early evening meal, at Pino’s Italian restaurant, please let me know so I know how many to book for.

More details from Daniel Pitt
Tel  Swindon   (01793)  521732

Mobile            07834 704350

Saturday 26th January at 7.00pm for 7.30pm in the Church Centre. All home group members and anyone interested in finding out about what happens in Home Groups are warmly invited to a ‘bring & share’ supper at the Church Centre. The evening will be a chance to meet people from other groups and hear (short) presentations about what each group does and plans to do in 2013. Drinks and nibbles will be provided, but we’re asking all Home Groups to get together and provide ‘bring and share’ plates as well – more info on this will come from Home Group Leaders. If you are not currently in a Home Group but want to find out more – please come along. For more info, contact Pam Bridgeman or Anne Macmillan.

The Christmas market held at Christ Church recently was another successful event. Despite poor weather, a large number of locals turned out to support local and national charities, buy gifts for Christmas and have a go at some classic British games such as roll a penny and bagatelle. Santa turned up with his sleigh and the  Church centre was turned into a soup kitchen, tea room and cake shop.

December is a busy time at Christ Church with many visitors – you can see what is going on by downloading our calendar of services and events here.

On monday evening we had an enjoyable carol concert kindly sponsored by Nationwide Building Society. The programme included some short organ pieces, carols and readings sung by both choir and congregation and the evening was topped off by a feast of canapes and festive drinks in the church. The event raised funds for the development and renewal of Christ Church – we are planning to start building our new Community Centre in Spring.

One of the readings was a poem by Godfrey Rust entitled Herod’s Last Request and a number of people asked if they could hear it again. You can also read the poem here.

Christmas is a busy time of the year for us at Christ Church. We love to welcome everyone into our church for a great variety of services, concerts and celebrations of Christmas. You can find out what is happening by going to our calendars – we have one specially for Church services and one for social events in the Church and in the area. You can also sign up for our weekly newsletter which sends you our Parish newsheet each week or click on the Newssheet button on the Home page of our Website to see the latest news and events at Christ Church.

If you are overfaced by all that – we have made it really easy for you by creating an Event List that you can print out and put on your fridge – Click the image on the Right to download or print the page.

Happy Christmas.

Saturday 1st December 2012. 10.30 – 12.30.

A morning of fun, crafts and games for school ages reception to year 6.

Click the image to download an application form.