November 23rd 2025

Remembrance

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.

Psalm 143:5 

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The service will begin at 10:00am

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Today:

Tarlton Holy Communion (BCP) at 8.00am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Poole Keynes Combined Benefice Service at 10am led by the team

This week:         

Monday, 24^th November

Little Fishes at Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. Welcoming group for all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.

Tuesday, 25^th November

Thameshead Ladies Connection (TLC) at Kemble Lodge, Kemble, GL7 6AD from 7.15-9pm.  ‘Flowers and Faith’ with Beth Bruce-Gardner. Beth will be sharing her passion for sustainable floristry, including a Christmas table decoration demonstration. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Please RSVP to Toto Walls (07989 301120), Aileen Shaw (07807 199602) or Julie Allen (07704 892029).

Friday 28^th-Saturday 29^th November

24 hours of prayer in the Upper Room at Kemble House from midday on Friday 28^th to midday on Saturday 29^th November. To sign up for a period of prayer, please visit https://signup.24-7prayer.com/signup/c90142

The Upper Room is located between All Saints church and Kemble House – please contact Jill Kingston for access details.

Friday, 28^th November

‘Winter Warmer’ – Latin American Music for Two Guitars with Eve-Marie Wenger and Lorenzo Frigerio. St Kenelm’s Church, Sapperton, 7pm. Free entry. Mulled wine and festive nibbles will be available – raising funds for the Churches Conservation Trust.

Saturday 29th November

Second Hand Book Sale at Somerford Keynes Village Hall, 12.30-4.30pm - in aid of Somerford Keynes Church and Womens Aid. Please bring cash. Good quality books for sale and most books only 50p!

Sunday, 30^th November

Prayer:

Next Zoom Prayer Meeting: Tuesday 8:30 – 9:00 am

Next Zoom Night Prayer (Compline) 9:00 pm: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (via the website)

Time Out : Tuesdays during term time for men and women roughly 25-50 (alternating). 8-9.30pm in Kemble or online. Please speak to Matt or Cadie Aspray for more information.

Kemble House Home Group, Wednesday 7.30pm. Please contact Jill Kingston for further information.

Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.

Next Week: Sunday, 30^th November

Coates Christingle service at 10am led by Liz Collins

Kemble Morning Prayer at 10am led by Mark Wilton and Martin Kingston

Poole Keynes ‘Songs of Praise’ at 4pm led by Liz Collins

Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Dates for the diary:

Tuesday, 2^nd December

The first meeting of our Somerford Keynes and Tarlton Advent groups. Pleaes see separate notice below for further details.

Thursday, 4^th December

The first meeting of our Kemble and Sapperton Advent groups. Please see separate notice below for further details.

Saturday, 6^th December

Rodmarton Christmas Bazaar. All are welcome to enjoy this festive Christmas event at Rodmarton Village Hall, 2.30 – 4.30 pm, in aid of the church.   Father Christmas will be there!  Also mulled wine, mince pies, crafts, a school stall, Christmas music. Please let me know if you would like to be involved in any way with the running of the Christmas Bazaar, or would like to donate a raffle prize, or have a stall to sell your own crafts.   Enquiries to Jane 01285 770401 or 07896 311 882

Sunday, 7^th December

Wild and Messy Church at Poole Keynes Village Hall, 2pm. Fun, games, refreshments and worship for everyone. Please contact Liz Collins for further details e.collins@farming.co.uk / 07774 104990.

Advent Groups and Reflections

All are invited to join our relaxed Advent groups. We will explore three key moments from the Christmas story through bible study, discussion and prayerful reflection. Those who have never attended such groups are especially welcome. Anyone from the Benefice can join any of the groups - choose one which fits your schedule. For further details, please contact parish administrator, Toto Walls - office@thamesheadchurches.org.uk

Somerford Keynes

Tuesday 2^nd, 9^th and 16^th December, 7pm – kindly hosted by Sussanne Lock.

Kemble

Thursday 4^th, 11^th and 18^th December 7.30pm – kindly hosted by Liz and George Collins.

Sapperton/Frampton Mansell

Thursday 4^th, 11^th and 18^th December  at 11am – kindly hosted by Frankie and Aileen Shaw.

Rodmarton/Tarlton - Advent Reflections

Tuesday 2^nd, 9^th and 16^th , 6pm - Advent reflections to be held at St Osmund’s Chapel, Tarlton.

Morning Office BCP – weekdays at 9.30am throughout Advent at St. Peter’s Church.

Lee Abbey Visit 2026

“On the spectacular North Devon coast in Exmoor National Park, Lee Abbey Devon is home to a Christian Community. A stay at Lee Abbey Devon is more than a Christian retreat or holiday; it is an opportunity to encounter Jesus through worship, teaching, ministry and Community which we pray will transform your life, relationships, community, environment and world” (Taken from the Lee Abbey website.)

As a Benefice we have enjoyed several visits to Lee Abbey. We hope to return in June 2026 ( 26 – 28^th).

If you would like to join us, please can you let us know ASAP so that we can book our places  - we can get a discount for group bookings.

If you would like more information, please speak to Liz or George Collins.

Calling all knitters!

The Thameshead Benefice are looking for knitters to help create a host of Christmas angels. Pattern and wool provided. Please contact Liz e.collins@farming.co.uk

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

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