Category Archives: Churches

Green pastures and still waters

Posted on 22nd September 2021 by llm42

Many of you will have noticed the title is taken from Psalm 23 which is also the theme of the Bible Society garden at Chelsea (winner of both a gold medal and ‘best sanctuary garden’). This has great local connections, … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s Easton – Private Prayer

Posted on 30th March 2021 by adminitchenvalley

Unfortunately due to building work that is taking place within the Church this week, St Mary’s, Easton will not be open for private prayer tomorrow.

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St John’s Church Open Today for Private Prayer

Posted on 10th July 2020 by adminitchenvalley

St John’s Church, Itchen Abbas is open today for private prayer. In addition to this St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy will open on Sunday and St Mary’s Church, Easton continues to open on Wednesdays. The opening times for all Churches … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s Church Avington and the rehousing of the ‘Vinegar bible’ by Gill Graham-Maw

Posted on 26th February 2020 by adminitchenvalley

When I arrived in Avington in 1984 this bible (the Authorised Version of 1611) was housed in a vitrine on the North window sill open at the page that the bible is named after. It is called the Vinegar bible … Continue reading →

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Summer Barn Dance & Hog Roast – NEXT SATURDAY

Posted on 20th June 2019 by adminitchenvalley

Summer Barn Dance & Hog Roast – NEXT SATURDAY – Saturday 29th June 2019, 7-11pm at Graces Farm Martyr Worthy. Band, bar and raffle – Adults £15, children aged 10 and under £10.  Raising funds for Itchen Valley Churches and … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s Avington Patronal

Posted on 13th August 2018 by Revd Alex Pease

What an amazing peal of bells!  It was a delight to arrive to the most wonderful peal of bells by our bell ringers at St Mary’s Avington.  The church was fairly packed out despite the continuous rainfall which was a … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s Avington Patronal Service

Posted on 27th July 2018 by adminitchenvalley

Avington DCC invite you to join us to celebrate their Patronal Festival with Evensong followed by drinks and canapes.

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St Mary’s Easton Festive Evensong 2017

Posted on 24th October 2017 by Revd Alex Pease

A church with over 60 people from the village of Easton and beyond, met together for a joyous Festive Evensong at St Mary’s church on Sunday evening rung in by the Easton bell ringers. Sisters Jill and Lyn guarding the canapés….. … Continue reading →

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Avington Patronal Service Sunday 20th August 2017 at 6pm

Posted on 14th August 2017 by Revd Alex Pease

Avington DCC invite you to come and celebrate the Patronal Festival of St Mary’s Avington with Evensong followed by drinks and canapes. On Sunday 20th August 6.00pm and afterwards at 7.00pm It is an opportunity to thank all who contribute … Continue reading →

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Patronal Festival and an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ at St Mary’s Easton by Anna Burness

Posted on 26th October 2015 by Revd Alex Pease

  On Sunday evening there was a candle lit evensong led by our Rector Amanda Denniss followed by a reception to thank all of those who help so much to keep the church going in Easton.  A wonderful evening for … Continue reading →

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