Thanksgiving service for Malcolm Gorick A reminder that the Thanksgiving Service for Malcolm Gorick will take place in Busbridge Church this coming Monday, 28 October at 12 noon. All friends of Malcolm’s will be very welcome, both at the service and also for refreshments afterwards.
‘Once Only’ preparation session for Confirmation Service on 24 November
Sat 9 Nov, 1.30pm-5.30pm at The Old Rectory. There are still a couple of spaces. If this interests you please contact Simon Taylor. Please support those Confirming their Christian faith by praying for them. The deanery confirmation service will be at Busbridge on Sunday 24 November, 6pm. Bishop Jo will officiate and preach, and the service will include Anto’s licensing and be followed by refreshments.
Nexus Cracker Craft Night—7 Nov: Our meeting on Thurs 7 November offers a chance for us to create some special Christmas crackers! Please bring your own little gifts to make the crackers more personal for your family or friends. Jill will need to order the kits in good time, so please let her know straight away if you’d like to join us for this fun evening: jill.johnston60@btinternet.com or 422194. There will be a charge of £6 to cover the cost of materials, but the usual event fee will be waived. We look forward to seeing you at 8pm in Busbridge Old Rectory for a drink and nibbles before we begin our creativity. All are very welcome!
Hambledon Ladies Breakfast, 9 November All welcome for a generous breakfast at West Surrey golf club. Penny Naylor will be speaking about her calling to Older People’s Ministry, and the importance of providing for people in the later stages of life. Tickets (£9) are available from the Hambledon Village Shop from 21 October to 5 November.
Remembrance Sunday, 10 November
The morning services at each church combine for Remembrance: 10am at Busbridge, and 10.30am at Hambledon. Update to last week—Children will stay in the services (no separate activities).
Vintage Tea Party & ‘Vera Lynn’ sing-a-long
Thursday 14 November, 2pm. An open invitation to attend a Vintage Tea Party is extended to the wider community by Prime Time. Taking place in Busbridge Church, this will be a wonderful trip down memory lane, with the opportunity to sing along, Vera Lynn style, to songs from the war time era. The music will be led by our very own Music & Worship Pastor, Lisa Olsworth-Peter; whilst guests will be able to enjoy tea & cake served by our Prime Time Team. Invitations can be picked up from the back of church or contact the Prime Time Team via the Church Office or email: primetime@bhcgodalming.org
Jam Together 2 - next date Sunday 17 November, 2.30-5pm—Register Now!
For 11-18s who want to play music and sing together, and would like some encouragement! The young people who came to the first event in June gave very positive feedback and we have received several new enquiries since. Please email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org for more details and to register.
Nexus Charity Quiz Night. Tickets are now available for our Quiz Night on Saturday 7 December in Busbridge Village Hall, with our brilliant Quizmasters: Alan Betts and Dudley Hilton. Tickets are £12 and include a lovely quiche supper and delicious desserts. There’ll be a raffle in support of our 2019 charity: Hydon Hill Cheshire Home. Contact Janet e: janetmharvey@btinternet.com for tickets before they sell out. Come in ones, twos, threes or eights! - Janet will ensure people are put with others they know. All are welcome to what is always a great evening!
Admissions Info for Busbridge Junior School
Applications for year 3 places open on 4 November and close on 15 January 2020. If you are thinking of submitting a church application to Busbridge Junior School you need to:
i. Visit the Busbridge Junior School website and familiarise yourself with their admission criteria (‘About Us’, ‘Admissions’). We have hard copies in the office if you don’t have access to a computer.
ii. Pick up an information sheet from the church office
iii. Bring the Supplementary Information Form to the church office by 10 December at the latest (please ensure that your application meets the criteria on the form)
A member of the clergy will meet with you to discuss your application and if approved, you need to take your signed Benefice Church verification form to the school by the application closing date (15 Jan 2020).