The Event

The organiser is Maria Whitehouse

"We have a lunchtime social in the Lower Parish Room. This is once a month on a Thursday (usually the third Thursday of the month) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. organised by a group of parishioners.

We have a light lunch (sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes etc) and invite a different guest speaker each month. The speaker usually gives a talk lasting about 20 minutes, followed by questions and often accompanied by digital photographs shown through a projector.

Barbara Cluff gave us a fascinating and moving talk about how the faith has been kept alive in Poland over the centuries and had a marvellous display of Polish crafts, artefacts and photographs.

Father Kieron and David Rang entertained us with the impressive story of their cycle ride to Lourdes and we were privileged to hear French songs, beautifully sung by Year 1 of St Richard’s Primary School. More recently we heard Deacon Hilary Parsons

We also organise trips to places of interest such as our cruise down the Chichester Canal in July and Cream Tea at Stansted Park Tea Room.

We visited Ladywell Retreat Centre for a Day of Prayer and had a wonderful retreat day at Storrington led by Father Thomas.

Everyone is very welcome at the lunches and trips, especially people new to the parish. Transport can be arranged and a hearing loop is installed. Details and a contact phone number are always in the weekly parish newsletter.

Maria and her team, who run the events

Lunches Thursdays 1-3pm

Future dates 2008 - 17th April; 15th May; 19th June; 17th July; 18th September; 16th October; 20th November; 18th December.

Note also: Jubilee Day Out - Monday 26th May - details in Newsletter and on Jubilee Celebrations website page

Details are in the parish newsletter every month one or two weeks beforehand.

Transport is provided – phone Maria 782837

If you have any queries or suggestions for trips or speakers please speak to Maria on 782837

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