Events

Two exciting Pilgrimage Opportunities for 2014

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Jordan and Sinai: A 10 day tour including and St Catherine’s Monastery. Led by +Mike, Bishop of Bristol, and Archdeacon Christine Froud from 2-11 September 2014. For a detailed brochure and more information, please contact Canon David Froude. 07768 958704 or davidfroude@lineone.net

Holy Land: A 10 day tour to the holy land in February 2015. Mr Paul Tayler, The Rev’d Stuart and Mrs Brenda Fisher had the privilege of visiting the Holy Land this year, and they are willing to organize a Swindon Churches trip through McCabe Pilgrimages if there is enough interest. If you, or anyone else, is interested please contact Paul on 538842 or Brenda on 497169 so they can register interest and give you further information which can also be found on the McCabe Pilgrimages web site

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Western Flyer Wander

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Marking time…along the Western Flyer is an exciting participatory arts project being delivered by Create Studios in its 30th anniversary year. Led by artist Scott Farlow, the project is part of the new enhancements to the Western Flyer cycle and pedestrian route, funded through Swindon Travel Choices.

The project aims to increase the profile of the route by raising awareness of the rich heritage and social history that it passes through, and using the archive of local photographer William Hooper. …marking time…along the Western Flyer will involve three local neighbourhoods, the West Swindon, North Central and Town Centre localities throughout Autumn 2013. Residents of all ages are invited to participate in a series of imaginative activities that will explore the Western Flyer route to create and share new stories across Swindon. In Spring 2014 there will be a touring exhibition of short films, new photographs, web pages and a new app.

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Autumn Fayre – 14th September 2013

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This year’s Autumn Fayre will be on the 14th September from midday to 4pm. Once again there will be

Craft stalls
Donkey rides
Tours of the Church tower and belfry
Traditional Victorian Swing boats
Bouncy Castle
Andy’s Animal Reptile Rescue
Tombola
Ice creams, barbeque and refreshments
Beer tent with selection of real ales & cider

Free admission – a fun day out for the family. All are welcome.

Download and display a poster Autumn Fayre Poster 2013 v1

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Iconic Places Walk with Cilla Slipper and Laurie Plant

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You are invited to a stroll around Old Town Swindon, accompanied by Cilla Slipper, Blue Badge Guide and Laurie Plant, Artist on Tuesday 16^th July

The walk, which will take approximately 1 hour, will visit the various buildings and features in Old Town which may be included in the painting by Laurie commissioned to grace the entrance to the new Community Centre @ Christ Church.

During the walk, Cilla will provide a commentary on the history of the buildings and Laurie will sketch and comment on their artistic and architectural features. The walk is completely free.

The starting point for the circular walk will be at 7.30pm at Christ Church. At the end of the walk there will be an opportunity to stop for coffee and meet with Laurie and Cilla.

His website will provide you with some of the other work that Laurie has produced http://laurieplant.com

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Choral Evensong at Christ Church

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Dates for your diary. Choral Evensong at Christ Church – service start at 6.30pm

Sunday 20th October.

Listen to July’s Choral Evensong here. https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/2013/07/choral-evensong-from-christ-church-swindon/

You can hear April’s choral evensong service again here. https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/2013/04/choral-evensong-from-christ-church/

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Tomorrow- Pet Service at Holy Rood.

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I’m ready to go to the pet service, are you?

On July 7^th at 3 pm at Holy Rood on the Lawns we will be holding a service for pets and their owners. All pets are welcome, preferably dogs on leads, cats in baskets and small mammals in cages! Let us gather together to thank God for the pleasure we get from our pets. If fine we hope to gather outside Holy Rood but inside if it is wet.

Come and join us even if you haven’t got a pet of your own

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Partnership Fund Raising News

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Congratulations to Sue Oxborrow and her group who raised an incredible £760-08 at their car boot sale. Well done! This brings the total raised across the partnership to £2,141-65.

The committee would now like to hold an Open Garden day on either 20/21 or 27/28 July depending on how many gardens would be available on these dates.

If you would be prepared to open your garden to visitors and perhaps sell tea / coffee or soft drinks we would like to hear from you. A list of gardens would be drawn up and programmes sold for £5. With enough gardens to visit and some good weather this could be a good fund raising activity we can all share.

Please contact Margaret Williams on 421102

Partnership Fund Raising Newschurchadmin2013-08-08T13:27:20+01:00

Old Town Festival Programme

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The Old Town Festival 2013 takes place from 8th – 15th June. Here are some highlights: More information from

Christ Church -12th June Lunchtime Piano recital by Paul Turner 1pm – 2pm.

Tickets £5 are available on the door, or telephone: the Festival line 07903 246955 or the Parish Office tel: 01793 522832.

The Lawn, Saturday 15th June.

Commonweal Community Performing Arts Marquee 12 – 5.40pm.

Swindon Music Service
Caroline Pitt and Jennifer Stevenson
Kitty Langan Singers
Revolution Performing Arts
Stagecoach
King William and Lethbridge Primary Schools
Commonweal Performing Arts Academy
Bollywood Dreamers
The Kirsty Farrow Dance Academy
Swindon Shimmyers
Romanska School of Dance
Tanwood School of Performing Arts
Allsorts Dance Group
Danzone
Julie Scott Academy

Novelty Dog Show

Entry forms from 12 noon on the day at The Lawn, Saturday 15th June. Judging starts 1pm. Strictly no entries for puppies under 6 months of age, and no bitches in season.

Proceeds in aid of Greyhound Rescue.

Four Running Events – something for everyone – download entry forms here.

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First Old Town Beer Festival

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The first Old Town Beer Festival will be held on the 18th May 2013 at Christ Church in Swindon between 1.00pm – 11pm. There will be 30 cask ales and ciders and food will be available between 5-7pm featuring locally sourced Gloucester Old Spot Hot dogs. Entry is only £6 and includes a souvenir Beer mug and programme.

Due to great demand we have sold all our advance tickets for the day. We will have a limited number of tickets available on the door on the day but you will need to come early to get them as we have had quite a few enquiries

Help us to promote the event by printing and displaying a poster – click here to download.

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Next Messy Church this Sunday

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We had a great response to the first Messy Church at King William Street in April. Now its time for the next one. You can find out all about Messy Church on our website or Facebook pages

Messy Church is completely different to traditional church services. The idea is for all ages together to be creative through the activities, have fun and to share a meal together while discovering something about the Christian faith.

It is a different way of doing and being church and it is all about reaching out to the community and we are therefore delighted to be in partnership with King William Street School. Messy Church has grown all across the country and this has been a fantastic start in Old Town

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Successful Concert

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Emily Barker with the Red Clay Halo

Last Saturday, Christ Church hosted a concert featuring music from local and international performers. REFUGE is a celebration of female music talent, which raises money for an excellent cause – Swindon Women’s Aid. The headline act for this unique event was Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo. Hailing from Bridgetown, Western Australia, Emily Barker is a compelling songwriter with a gift for weaving melody and words. Supporting acts included Colour the Atlas, Jen Olive and Swindon based Faye Rogers. The concert was really well attended and the church was beautifully decorated with candles, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

Marie Lennon, the concert organiser told us:

“The event was a incredibly special evening, and felt like a magical night for all those who attended and performed. Christ Church proved to be an amazing venue for the concert, and so many people commented on how stunning the church is. I have no doubt that it would have not been nearly as successful, or memorable without the kindness and generosity of the people from Christ Church – who supported Refuge, and therefore Swindon Women’s Aid with open arms. I hope an event like this can happen again in this very special place.”

The concert raised at least £1,000 and received generous sponsorship from both Honda and the Co-op and was the product of lots of work from the Refuge team. You can find out more about Swindon Women’s Aid here. If you can bear to listen find out why Swindon Women’s Aid is so important in this interview given to Marie Lennon.

Jen Olive

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Concert in aid of Women’s Refuge – 4th May

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REFUGE is a celebration of female music talent, which raises money for an excellent cause – Swindon Women’s Aid. It will bring 4 brilliant acts to Christ Church Swindon on Saturday 4^th May
2013.

The headline act for this unique event is Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo. Hailing from Bridgetown, Western Australia, Emily Barker is a compelling songwriter with a gift for weaving melody and words. Her talent is perfectly complimented by the magnificent arrangements of her band The Red Clay Halo, whose rootsy ensemble playing underpins Barker’s agile vocal blend of strength and fragility. This is the first time she’s playing in Swindon. You can find out more about her and the band here.

Tickets are now on sale via www.seetickets.com, search for REFUGE. Tickets cost £8 each (plus £1 booking fee, enforced by see tickets)

There will be complimentary wine and cake available to every ticket holder. Tickets will be available on the door at £10 each. Every penny of the ticket price will go directly to Swindon Women’s Aid.

The doors will open at 7pm, with music starting at 7.30pm on Saturday 4^th May.

The event page is www.facebook.com/refugeeventswindon, and the charity website is www.swindonwomensaid.org

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