Author Archives: Tania Birtwistle

LENT PODCASTS The recently published book by Malcolm Doney and Martin Wroe, Lifelines: Notes on life & love, faith & doubt, is now the basis of a series of free daily podcasts for Lent. To find details of the book … Continue reading →

LENT PODCASTS The recently published book by Malcolm Doney and Martin Wroe, Lifelines: Notes on life & love, faith & doubt, is now the basis of a series of free daily podcasts for Lent. To find details of the book … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday 6th March Bishop’s Pilgrimage Bishops Martin and Mike are going to start their 2019 pilgrimage on Southwold Pier.  The two Bishops will lead an Ashing Service and Eucharist at the end of the pier, starting at 9.00am.  If … Continue reading →

SUNDAY at 2.30pm Jonathan Palman will be giving an Organ recital at St. Margaret, Reydon.  Free entry with a retiring collection. All Welcome.   THE LATE ERNEST BARNES Ernest’s funeral service will take place at St Lawrence, South Cove on Wednesday … Continue reading →

There will be a special service of Evensong with the Jubilate Choir at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm.     ORGAN RECITAL 24 FEBRUARY. ST MARGARET, REYDON On Sunday 24 February at 2.30pm … Continue reading →

THE JUBILATE CHOIR IS COMING TO SOLE BAY There will be a special service of Evensong at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm.  The renowned Jubilate Choir, conducted by Martyn Bagnall will be leading … Continue reading →

THE JUBILATE CHOIR IS COMING TO SOLE BAY There will be a special service of Evensong at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm.  The renowned Jubilate Choir, conducted by Martyn Bagnall will be leading … Continue reading →

THE JUBILATE CHOIR IS COMING TO SOLE BAY There will be a special service of Evensong at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm.  The renowned Jubilate Choir, conducted by Martyn Bagnall will be leading … Continue reading →

Foodbank.  The Foodbank has advised that at present they do not require Pasta, Soup or baked beans until further notice, all other tinned, dried and packaged goods are still needed. thank you.   CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE 25 JANUARY AT 11.00AM … Continue reading →

Foodbank.  The Foodbank has advised that at present they do not require Pasta, Soup or baked beans until further notice, all other tinned, dried and packaged goods are still needed. thank you.   CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE 25 JANUARY AT 11.00AM … Continue reading →

Foodbank.  The Foodbank has advised that at present they do not require Pasta, Soup or baked beans until further notice, all other tinned, dried and packaged goods are still needed. thank you. Christians together.  Christians Together would like to have … Continue reading →

TEAM SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR – SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER On Sunday 30th December there will be a Team Service at 11.15am at St Margaret, Reydon. All welcome.   LADIES FELLOWSHIP – Exciting news – we are moving to St … Continue reading →

TEAM SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR – SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER On Sunday 30th December there will be a Team Service at 11.15am at St Margaret, Reydon. All welcome.   CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE 25 JANUARY AT 11.00AM Christians Together are arranging … Continue reading →

ADVENT CAROLS Sunday 2nd December at Holy Trinity, Blythburgh, 6pm   SOLE BAY LADIES FELLOWSHIP The Ladies Fellowship would like to invite all the ladies of all the churches in the Sole Bay Team to an afternoon of Tea and … Continue reading →

FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF THE LATE SIDI SCOTT The funeral of the late Sidi Scott will take place at Chilterns Crematorium, Whielden Lane, Amersham HP7 0ND on Monday 17 December at 2.30pm.  Anyone from Solebay is welcome to … Continue reading →

Saturday 24 November –  Holy Trinity will be hosting our hugely popular Blythburgh Christmas Market from noon to 4pm. Over 30 stalls selling local crafts, food and drink, Christmas cards and decorations, plus home-made soups, mulled wine, mince-pies and cakes … Continue reading →

Remembrance Day At 10.50am services will take place in Blythburgh, Reydon, Southwold & Wangford.  At 6pm services will take place in Walberswick & Uggeshall.   Remembrance in Blythburgh – Holy Trinity will be turning red as the nation commemorates the … Continue reading →

Today there will be a service at the Church of St. Margaret, Reydon,  to remember the departed, beginning at 3pm.  During the service names of our departed loved ones are read out and there is an opportunity for you to … Continue reading →

STEWARDSHIP MONTH – October 2018 In preparation for our Stewardship Campaign ‘Growing in Generosity’ please pick up a copy of ‘Generous God, Generous People’ at the back of church which provides a series of daily Bible readings for five weeks … Continue reading →

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY – 14 October 2018 In preparation for our Stewardship Campaign ‘Growing in Generosity’ please pick up a copy of ‘Generous God, Generous People’ at the back of church which provides a series of daily Bible readings for five … Continue reading →

Wendy Boyden & I  took part in this year’s Ride & Stride. Wendy raising money for Uggeshall and myself for Reydon & Walberswick. We decided to make it an interesting day out building on our previous 30-mile ride for Southwold … Continue reading →

Growing in God Roadshows – Wednesday 10 October St Luke’s Church, Beccles NR34 9JQ coffee at 6.45 onwards for a 7.15pm start, closing worship 9pm. All are welcome to join us. Join us for Diocesan-led Roadshows which will outline our … Continue reading →

The Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe will perform, in concert at St. Edmund’s Church Southwold on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.pm. ENTRY IS FREE, WITH A RETIRING COLLECTION   The William Alwyn Festival 2018 is between 3rd and 6th October, with most … Continue reading →

CONCERT IN ST PETER & ST PAUL, WANGFORD AT 3PM SUNDAY 23 September – A combination of an organ recital and some instrumental pieces promise to make this a very enjoyable concert.  Tickets, including a Cream Tea are £5 per … Continue reading →

WANGFORD MEN’S BREAKFAST – Saturday 22nd September at THE PLOUGH Wangford. Our speaker is Vicki Doy talking about the role of The Voluntary Help Centre in the Southwold Area.  8.45 am for 9 am £10 FOR A FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST … Continue reading →

St. Edmund’s Southwold Flower Festival until Tuesday 11th September. Open  from 10-4 Cream teas will be on offer today between 2 – 4. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits, jams and gifts for sale will be available thought the festival. There … Continue reading →

Judy Miller lives in Wenhaston and works full time for the NHS.  She has served as a priest in Beccles and before that in Blyth Valley Team.  In the last three or four years her full time job has taken … Continue reading →

St. Edmund’s Southwold Flower Festival Weekend Friday 7th September to Tuesday 11th. All things bright & beautiful festival will be open September 8th to 11th from 10-4 except during services. Preview evening on September 7th from 7-9. Cream teas will be on offer on … Continue reading →

CD – DARK TIMES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES CDs are now available of The Bohemian Choir who visited Sole Bay in May.  The CD is a recording of the music and speeches that the choir gave about the impact of Communism … Continue reading →

CD – DARK TIMES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES CDs are now available of The Bohemian Choir who visited Sole Bay in May.  The CD is a recording of the music and speeches that the choir gave about the impact of Communism … Continue reading →

Sole Bay FOODBANK is urgently in need of donations.  There is currently a particular shortage of UHT milk, tinned  fruit, and tinned rice pudding. However any item on the ‘Shopping List’ is always welcome, but at the moment baked beans … Continue reading →

The Blessing of the Animals service will take place at 11am on Sunday 19th August, Holy Trinity Blythburgh.   Bring your pet to be blessed.  All creatures great and small, very welcome.  Parking available for cars, horse boxes etc.

Sole Bay FOODBANK is urgently in need of donations to enable 3 day supply Food Parcels to be distributed to people in an immediate Crisis Situation. This can arise from a number of reasons:- e.g. illness, redundancy, homelessness,child tax credit … Continue reading →

Sole Bay FOODBANK. A reminder to all please. – The Foodbank is urgently in need of donations to enable 3 day supply Food Parcels to be distributed to people in an immediate Crisis Situation. This can arise from a number of … Continue reading →

Uggeshall Country Teas 28th & 29th July and 4th & 5th August – 2.30pm to 5.30pm   TEAM SERVICE 29 JULY AT ST PETER & ST PAUL WANGFORD Everyone is warmly invited to attend the Team Service at St Peter … Continue reading →

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE MATTHEW HORWOOD The service will take place in St Edmund’s, Southwold on Friday 20 July at 12.30pm.   C3 Safeguarding Training for Clergy, Elders and Readers An additional C3 training course has been arranged for … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Wednesday 4 July at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity Blythburgh: the Choir of Merton College Oxford present ‘Faire is … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Further safeguarding training – Leadership Level 19th June 10am – 12.30pm CO2 training at St. Luke’s, Beccles Attendees … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Further safeguarding training – Leadership Level 12th June 2.00pm -4.00pm CO2 training Spexhall Village Hall, 19th June 10am … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   THIS WEEKEND – St Peter & St Paul, Wangford. Flower Festival TODAY 1-4pm & tomorrow 11-4pm. Refreshments will … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   TODAY in addition to our regular pattern of services, there will be an evening Songs of Praise service … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement which invites Christians around the world to pray between Ascension … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement which invites Christians around the world to pray between Ascension … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Deanery Evensong on Tonight at 3pm in St Michael’s Church Benacre.  All welcome.  This church is now closed … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Safeguarding Basic Awareness Training: All Servers, Welcomers, Refreshment Helpers, Cleaners, Sidespersons, Flower Arrangers, Bell Ringers, Choir Members, PCC … Continue reading →

Heart & Sole Magazine requires a new editor.  Anyone interested please contact Revd. Alan Tel. 453624 or Revd. Simon Tel. 725424.   Poetry & Prosecco: Fri 20th April 6 pm at South Cove St Lawrence church Poetry for all – … Continue reading →

Tuesday Communion service will resume April 10 at 6.30pm, St Margaret’s Church Room.   The Southwold Passion – a Passion Play for Southwold Thank you to anyone who supported the performances by attending the play or by marshalling the audience.   Church … Continue reading →

Due to Holy Week and the Passion Play the Tuesday Communion service will resume on April 10 at 6.30pm in St Margaret’s Church Room. Please note there will not be a Men’s Breakfast Club this month.   LENT LECTURES – … Continue reading →

Due to Holy Week and the Passion Play the Tuesday Communion service will resume on April 10 at 6.30pm in St Margaret’s Church Room.   FOODBANK UPDATE:  With effect from the beginning of March 2018 Access Community Trust handed over … Continue reading →

LENT LECTURES – Great Christian Thinkers This year our lectures will focus on some great Christian thinkers. TONIGH        Martin Luther The Rt Revd Martin Seeley 18 March       “There is no God behind the Back of Jesus Christ”: The Mediation of … Continue reading →

LENT LECTURES – Great Christian Thinkers This year our lectures will focus on some great Christian thinkers and how they have helped the lecturers in the understanding of their faith TONIGHT      William Blake  The Very Rev Dr Christopher Lewis 11 … Continue reading →

LENT LECTURES – Great Christian Thinkers This year our lectures will focus on some great Christian thinkers and how they have helped the lecturers in the understanding of their faith TONIGHT      Robert Browne: Grandfather of Western Democracy? The Revd … Continue reading →

LENT GROUPS commence 16th February – please see poster and flyers at the back of Church. LENT LECTURES – Great Christian Thinkers This year our lectures will focus on some great Christian thinkers and how they have helped the lecturers … Continue reading →

Wednesday 14th February – Ash Wednesday Service, 7.30pm at St. Edmund’s, Southwold.   LENT GROUPS commence 16th February – please see poster and flyers at the back of Church.   LENT LECTURES – Great Christian Thinkers This year our lectures … Continue reading →

Christingle for Candlemas 4th February at 4pm All welcome to join us at St Margaret, Reydon for our Candlemas Christingle. All songs will be led by our worship Band.  Collecting boxes are available on behalf of the Children’s Society and … Continue reading →