All Saints & St Barnabas News

 

Calling all quizzers!  Join us on Saturday 2nd November at 7pm in the All Saints Church Hall in Kenley, for an evening of quizzing and fun. For a suggested donation of £12 per person, you'll get a Ploughman's Supper, with hot sausages and an evening of mental stimulation and fun! A paid bar will also be available. Contact the Parish Office to reserve your place.

This morning, Shrove Tuesday, All Saints' Kenley was filled with laughter and fun, as children and their families came together for pancake and valentine's crafts.    A typically rainy February Half Term morning was brought to life, with biscuit decorating, colouring sheets, making Valentine's Cards, Pancake paper plates and, of course, enjoying delicious pancakes with a variety of toppings. Little fingers were kept busy, while parents supervised with a relaxing cuppa, and creativity levels were high! We were even visited by Mario and Luigi, who made a fantastic pair of pancake plates! All of the children had a great time and produced some really wonderful crafts.   Huge thanks to all who volunteered to help and to all the families who came along and made the event so much fun.

  Come and join the pancake party! 10am on 13th February 2024 at All Saints Church Hall, Kenley, CR8 5DU £1.50 per child over 6 months. Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/all-saints-church-kenley-and-st-barnabas-church-purley/t-zzjxdyg

  Wondering what you can do to entertain the children in the week after New Year, before they go back to school? All Saints Church Hall, Kenley will play host to a wonderful, family craft morning on Thursday 4th January, 2024.  Craft activities, toddler zone and refreshments, followed by a light lunch, for just £2 per person. Babies under 6 months old are free. Places are limited and so booking in advance is essential. Secure your place now at the following link:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-zzknvlj Please also let us know of any allergies in advance. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sharpen your pencils and your wits... it's quiz o clock at St Barnabas. Saturday 25th November - 7.15pm for a prompt 7.30pm start.  Ploughman's supper provided. Please specify any dietary requirements. Please bring your own drinks and glasses.  Teams of up to 8 people.  Speak to Sarah, Sue M, Linda, Ros, Charmian or Jean. Sign up sheets are at the back of the churches.

  Due to a date clash, All Saints Kenley has cancelled the Beetledrive on Saturday December 2nd.  This will be rescheduled for the spring.

Rain didn't stop play on Sunday, when the Foxley Woods Quiz Trail was relocated to the St Barnabas Church Hall... Our dedicated quizzers enjoyed a fun morning, pitting the brightest minds of Purley and Kenley against each other to raise money for The Friends of Foxley. Huge thanks to Nicki for organising and to everyone who took part and made it such an enjoyable event!

  World Mental Health Day was on Tuesday this week and we've been thinking a lot about those of us who might feel isolated or lonely and how this affects mental health. We have lots of community based activities going on in our churches, where we welcome everybody, regardless of age, background or faith. If you, or anyone you know, might be feeling lonely and want to come along and meet other people for a cup of something warm and a chat, we would be so very happy to see you. MONDAY Every 3rd Monday of the month, we have our Games afternoon at All Saints' Church Hall (1.45pm - 3pm). No experience necessary and no charge.  Just a lovely friendly atmosphere to come and share a cuppa and a few laughs together over a game of Scrabble, Jenga, Dominoes or even a Jigsaw Puzzle. WEDNESDAY CCC - Every Wednesday, 10am - 12 noon at All Saints Church Hall, is our Coffee, Company and Craft session. All are most welcome for warm drinks and cake. Feel free to bring a craft along to do, as yo...

  We will be hosting a Quiz Trail in Foxley Woods on Saturday 21st October from 10am. This a great opportunity to enjoy this special area, before sharing a light lunch and the answers back at St Barnabas.  The trail is appropriate for both adults and supervised children, but sadly the terrain is not suitable for wheelchair users or for buggies, due to the narrow paths and rough ground.  However, everyone is welcome to join the lunch at St Barnabas, from 12 noon, even if you haven’t been on the trail. As usual, please advise any dietary requirements in advance. When? : Meet at the notice board at the Cullesden Road entrance to the park at 10am. What? : Follow the clues around the wood finishing back at the Cullesden Road entrance. What to bring? : Make sure you have good footwear and something waterproof if it’s wet. Each group will also need a mobile phone. How Much is it? : £10 for adults and £5 for children. Any profit will go to The Friends of Foxley Wood. ...

We were very excited to open the doors to our very first Games Afternoon at All Saints Church Hall, this Monday. Boggle, Scrabble, Jenga, Jigsaws and lots of cake and laughter was all on the menu, as we welcomed both familiar and new faces to the church hall. It was wonderful to see some of the lovely residents of the Rokewood Care Home, who were great company and play a mean game of Boggle!   The next Games afternoon will take place on Monday 16th October, from 2pm - 4pm. Do come along and join the fun.  Everyone is very welcome.  No experience of the games necessary and if you just want to come and watch and have a cup of tea or coffee and some company, you are most welcome.