For those attending the 10am service tomorrow at St John’s, Itchen Abbas – please note that due to the heavy rain we have had to close the Church field for parking but there should be space along the road or … Continue reading
For some people who have been bereaved in the very difficult circumstances of the past two years, Christmas may be a very hard time. If you or someone close to you is suffering at this time, do look at at … Continue reading
Just a short update about our Community Cafe in Martyr Worthy. We enjoyed our final one before Christmas on the 19th November. Despite it being a cold, drizzly day we had a good supportive turn out and much jolliness was … Continue reading
You may be interested to hear that the cafe continues to be popular and we have had many friends and neighbours from all over the parish come to enjoy it’s delights. When the sun shines, even if a little chilly, … Continue reading
I learnt this week that the custom of celebrating All Saints Day on the first day of November was first developed by Christians in the British Isles at some point in the 9th century (and only later adopted by the … Continue reading
As some of you will know a few of us in Martyr Worthy have started a community cafe in the Village Hall. It began as a pop-up cafe to encourage everyone in the village to gather together after lockdown to … Continue reading
One of the many things which impressed me when reading the Parish Profile earlier this year was the existence of a Ministry Team. This is quite a rarity in many rural churches in the Church of England! And it is … Continue reading
This message from Tim Clapp first appeared in the August edition of the Itchen Valley News I write today fully in the hope that lockdown is lifting next week and that a sense of normality is about to return. Travel … Continue reading
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Lucy and I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all of you who were involved in organising and contributing to the wonderful three parties on Friday evening which marked the end of our ministry in Itchen Valley Parish. … Continue reading
Unfortunately, due to the delay in Covid rule easing, the memorial service for Geraldine Phillips, planned for 8th July, has had to be postponed. It is planned to hold the service in August and more details will be announced as … Continue reading
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