Do please come along to another of our Quiet Mornings led by Anne Molyneux. The session will run from 10.00 to 13.00, but do feel free to come along for only part fo the session if you would like.

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sue Woan

Please note that this will now be taking place at St. Mary's Church, Watton, since ASM's heating is currently not working. For more details, please contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk).

We will be having another teaching day at ASM on Saturday 12th October 2024. From ancient scrolls to best-selling paperbacks, the journey of how we received our Bible is a fascinating tale. It encompasses the challenges of Bible translation and touches on the efforts of organizations like the Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Bible Society. Rev. Dr. Sue Woan, with her gift of bringing such subjects to life, has led days at ASM before, on "A romp through the Old Testament", "Walking in New Testament Footsteps" and two half-days on the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of John. We are delighted to have her back again. There will be free drinks available from 9.30 until 10.00 when the session proper will start. Green Pastures pop up book shop will be there so you can browse through their goodies during the break times and lunch. Please see the Eventbrite details below for more on parking for the event. Free tickets are now available from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-scroll-to-best-selling-paperback-how-we-got-our-bible-tickets-1000555607757.

The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councils of High Oak, Hingham, Scoulton with Woodrising and Shellrock Benefices are pleased to invite you to

The Licensing of
The Rev’d Victoria Venmore-Rowland BA
By
The Rt Revd Ian Bishop, Bishop of Thetford

On Tuesday 24th September 2024, at 7pm at St Andrew’s Church, Hingham

///amicably.local.annoys

Refreshments will be available after the service, in the church.
Clergy and Readers are invited to robe in the Tower Room (Choir Dress) 
Please note there is limited parking at the church by Friday 20th September 2024

Mattishall and Tudd Valley people, please car share wherever possible (Alan Cossey).

RSVP to: Caroline Money at admin@standrewshingham.org.uk by Friday 20th September 2024

Andrea is being made Rector of Carlton Colville and Mutford at St. Peter's Church on this evening. Andrea is inviting anyone from the benefice who wants to come along to do just that. You can see the location of that church at https://what3words.com/affirming.truly.light.

Nearer the time we'll sort out lifts there and back. In the meantime, if you want to go, please let Andrea know at rector.carltonandmutford@gmail.com.

Do join us for our Community Supper and Social on Friday 12th July. It is a free event and will have buffet style food and there will be lots of fun and entertainment, including music, storytelling and a quiz.

On Sunday 3rd March, Dan Gower from Open Doors is coming to tell us more about Open Doors and their work with persecuted Christians around the world. Open Doors is a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians around the world. They work with local partners to distribute Bibles and Christian literature, give discipleship training and provide practical support, such as emergency relief aid. Open Doors' stated aims are to raise awareness of global persecution, mobilising prayer, support and action among Christians from around the world. Over 365 million Christians face persecution and discrimination - that's one in seven believers worldwide. You can stand with believers counting the highest cost for following Jesus.

Since becoming a Christian 40+ years ago, finding out about Open Doors, their work with persecuted Christians and hearing, at Open Doors events, from persecuted Christians from places like North Korea, Nigeria and Syria have been the biggest challenge - and encouragement - for me in all that time.

If you want to find out what real Christianity is all about, do come to one of our services on 3rd March. There will be more information at the 10.30 since we have more flexibility in the length of the service, but you are welcome to come to either (9.00 or 10.30).

https://www.opendoorsuk.org

Alan Cossey

Do join us for the latest concert by the Mattishall Community Choir for an evening of music and readings. Light refreshments will be available. Entry is free, with any donations going to charity.

Do join us for our popular annual Christmas Fun Activities Afternoon (games, craft, refreshments, music) at All Saints, Mattishall, run in conjunction with Mattishall Parish Council. Entry to the event is free, though there is a £3 charge per child for seeing Father Christmas. After we finish in ASM, there will be more refreshments on the village green, with the singing of Christmas songs until 5pm when the Christmas Tree lights will be switched on.

It's time for the December Who Let The Dads Out? this coming Saturday 2nd December at All Saints' Church, Mattishall. As ever, there are plenty of games and toys for kiddies of school year 2 and under as well as a chance for dads to get together (and give mum a bit of peace and quiet). There will be bacon rolls and snacks. We run from 9.00 until 10.30, but you are welcome to join us when you want and stay as long as you want during that time. If you have any questions, please do get in touch via wltdo@matvchurch.uk or ring as below.

Memorial Service at All Saints' Church, Mattishall.

Sunday 26th November at 4pm

 A quiet, reflective service with an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved ones

Everyone is invited to bring antiques and collectibles for valuation by auctioneers at our Valuation Day at All Saints, Mattishall. Cost £3 per item with maximum of 4 items. Proceeds to Foodbank and ASM. 

After half term we are starting a Youth Drop-In in Mattishall for year 6 upwards on a Thursday afternoon after school every other week. It will be very chilled and lots of fun. Feel free to join us after you have got off the bus. You’d be very welcome.

Fancy a quiz? North Tuddenham are running their Quiz Night on the evening of Saturday 21st October. See the accompanying poster for details.

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT https://tinyurl.com/MATVMarkAndJohn 

In the Mattishall and Tudd Valley benefice we use the Church of England lectionary when planning which texts to use as the basis of our sermons on Sundays. The lectionary is used by several major denominations and its aim is to help ensure that, over a 3 year period, the most important subjects get preached on at some point. With the New Testament Matthew's gospel is used one year (Year A), then Mark's the following year (Year B) and finally Luke's (Year C) before going back to Matthew and repeating the cycle. At certain important points in the church year (largely Christmas and Easter) parts of John's gospel are used each year. At certain points in the year (again around Christmas and around Easter) we are required to use some of the texts set for each Sunday, though there is some choice possible, but the rest of the year we can choose other readings if we so wish, e.g. if we want to do a series on something, such as the Beatitudes, which we did some time back.

Each new church year starts at the start of Advent and in 2023 it is 3rd December 2023. Thus, this December we will be entering Year B and hence will be majoring on Mark's gospel and continuing to use John's as required.

We are, therefore, taking the opportunity to ask Sue Woan back to spend a morning with us looking at Mark's gospel and then John's gospel after lunch.

• "Mark my word" - an exploration of Mark's gospel, will include extra focus on Mark’s beginnings and endings, which are very different from the other gospels. Why?
• "John - the Word becomes flesh" – includes a focus on the differences from synoptics (Matthew, Mark and Luke), the ‘signs’ and the I AM sayings which so shocked the Jewish leaders.

Sue has previous led days at ASM on "A Romp Through The Old Testament" and "Walking in New Testament Sandals", which have gone well. As with those previous events, there is no charge for the day, though contributions would be welcomed.

Date for your diary…

All Saints Church, Mattishall

Saturday, 14th October 2023

10-12.30pm

More details later.

Do please join us for our first coffee morning after the summer break on Saturday 16th September from 10 till 12 noon. There will be cakes, a raffle, bric-a-brac, a tombola, books and light refreshments.

St Marys Church,  North Tuddenham presents

Our Organists Entertain

Dougal Smith Neville Willis & Sam Eglington

Saturday 9th September, 7:30 for 8pm start

Dougal, Neville & Sam & play their favourite individual pieces while Sam also delights us with his baritone skills.

Wine and nibbles at the interval

£5 per ticket.  Book tickets through mike_smith8@icloud.com

Please join us as we celerate the restoration of the towere and window. We shall be having live folk music with Sophie Wren, food and other refreshments, stalls, a raffle and a church tour.

On Sunday 9th July we will be holding our second free Oasis event at 4pm until about 5pm for famiiles with children from newborns up to the end of primary school age. As last time, we will be having a song or two, craft, drama and, for the second part, refreshments (a light tea).

We would love to see you there.

This Sunday's benefice service will be dedicated to Christians Against Poverty, CAP.  Keith Pickersgill is coming from CAP HQ to explain, biblically, the reason for CAP and how lives have been transformed by the provision of debt counselling and how it releases people from poverty and despair. 

You are all most welcome to come and it would be good to see you all there.

TICKETS (FREE) ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT https://tinyurl.com/rompOT

Following on from the success of the "Walking in New Testament sandals" day in October, we have booked Sue Woan for another workshop, this time a "Romp through the Old Testament".

Interested in coming? Have a chat with someone who came to the "Walking in New Testament sandals" day to see what they thought of it.

If you came to "Walking in New Testament sandals" and found it helpful, enjoyable and interesting, do tell other people about it and invite them along to this.

This will be an inter-active day of exploration, new insights and fun led by the Revd Dr Sue Woan,

Absolutely NO previous knowledge of the Old Testament required but please bring a Bible and a pen.

All other materials will be provided. Bookstall available with useful resources.

You are guaranteed to laugh….to learn…..and to long for more!

To quote Sue, "Through a series of fun activities discover how the geography, the history, the developing theology of the writers and key on-going themes shaped the Hebrew Scriptures."

EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY
SATURDAY 8TH APRIL

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, MATTISHALL

EASTER TRAIL AROUND MATTISHALL
· Collect your Easter trail sheet from the
Mattishall Church porchway between
10.00 am - 12 noon and bring your completed
trail sheet back for the afternoon.

EASTER ACTIVITIES AFTERNOON — 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
· Easter craft and refreshments.
· Interactive Easter story with action songs.
· Prize giving for Easter trail.
Further details please contact
Church Office 01362 858873 or
Email: sue.cossey@matvchurch.uk

We are having another "Quiet Morning" in All Saints, Mattishall on Saturday 11th March 2023. It will include Scripture-led meditation, a creative space, a reflective space and a prayer path.

We have had two of these quiet mornings over the last year and people have found them very helpful, giving people an opportunity to get away from the hussle bussle of our daily lives and spend time with God. Do please come if you can.

Do join us for the Christmas Fun Afternoon at All Saints', Mattishall. There will be lots of famiy fun, crafts, games, refreshments and more. Entry is free.

Father Christmas will be in his grotto (£3 per child).

Aftewards, there will be refreshments and Christmas songs on the village green from 4pm, followed by the switching on the of the Christmas tree lights at 5pm

On Saturday we have our monthly session of Who Let The Dads Out? running from 9.00 to 10.30. WTLDO is a group for dads (and other male carers) and their kids aged from zero to school year 2. We have shedloads of toys for the kids and dads can join in too with ones like (magnetic) darts, table football, air hockey, a large Jenga and a large Connect 4. We have bacon rolls and snacks for the kids as well as unlimited drinks (decent coffee included). The cost is £1.50 if one kiddie accompanies the dad or £2 total for families of more than one kiddie attending. Food and drinks are free.

We would love to see you there on Saturday. Come along at whatever time you want and stay for as long or as short a time as you want as well. If you have any queries, do contact Alan Cossey on 01362 857904 or alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk.

Do join us for our Advent Sunday lunch on 27th November in Welborne village hall after our 11 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome. We will have Lizzie Loades (from Lizzie and the List) and her guitar.

Please phone Susan Cross on 01362 858612 to reserve a seat.

Do join us for our annual fun Bright Party on Monday 31st October at ASM from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. There is no entry charge!

All ages are welcome, with us aiming the activities mainly at children of primary school age. There will be free refreshments, games, crafts, sweets and treats.

A Women's Day for the East of England

Speakers: Becky Harcourt and Julia Chamberlin

Join us for an opportunity to pray and worship, to be challenged, encouraged and inspired to experience God's power.

You are warmly invited to join in a day specifically for women from the East of England on Saturday 22nd October in All Saints' Church, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk.

The Day:

Venue:

All Saints' Church is situated in the centre of Mattishall on Church Plain (NR20 3QF) off the A47. The precise location of the entrance to the church can be seen at https://what3words.com/procures.perfectly.pavilions. More details on the best places to park will be given here nearer the time. If you need to park close to the church, please email sue.cossey@matvchurch.uk

Cost:

£15.00 (includes drinks)

(Students/senior citizens/concessions £10)

Please bring your own lunch.

To book:

Book online HERE.

Alternative, download the booking form from HERE.

If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to "Mattishall PCC" and return to Church Office, Dereham Road, Mattishall, NR20 3QA.

Enquiries:

Email womensday@matvchurch.uk

Ring the church office on 01362 858873 or Sue Cossey on 01362 857904.

Times and details may be subject to change

On Saturday 1st October we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 2 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out. 

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like.. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

This event will be led by Rev. Dr. Sue Woan, who has a gift of bringing the New Testament alive. It will be an interactive day of exploration, new insights and FUN, including walking in the footsteps of Jesus.

Through interactive presentations, discover how geography, politics, festivals and the individual perspectives of Matthew, Mark Luke and John have resulted in 4 gospels. The day includes a unique visit to ‘Churches Together in Rome’ and a personal encounter with St Paul!

No previous knowledge of the New Testament is required, but please bring a bible if you can (we will have some available to borrow as well). Sandals are optional!

The event is free, though any donations would be welcome. Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided throughout the day.

Please book in advance  at Walking in New Testament sandals Tickets, Sat 24 Sep 2022 or contact our church office or the Vicar, Mark McCaghrey, on 01362 850971. Alternatively, sign up on the list at the back of All Saint's, Mattishall.

Please also let us know if you need handouts in large print. We have a loop system in ASM on the north side (marked up, but please ask if it is unclear).

The event starts at 9.30 (drinks) for a prompt 10.00 start. We expect to finish at about 15.00.

UPDATE: If you are unable to get along to our session,  you may be interested to learn that Sue Woan will be running a similar session at St Edwards Church, Lammas Road, Badersfield, NR10 5LG the following Saturday 1st October with the same time details. For their event, please contact Mother Shawn Marie on 07788420813 or email mthrshawntomlinson@gmail.com.

UPDATE 2: If you have asked to be able to park near the church, you should already have received notification of where you can best park (the church rooms car park). For those of you who are ASM regulars and have not asked to be able to park right near the church, would you please avoid using the church rooms car park. There is street parking as usual, but The Swan pub have kindly said we can also use their car park at the top end of Burgh Lane. This can be seen at https://what3words.com/leathers.captures.panel. If you use that car park, we suggest you then use the entrance to ASM’s churchyard on the Dereham Road side of the church at https://what3words.com/writers.requiring.market.

The annual sponsored bike ride takes place on Saturday 10th September this year. Details can be found at Bike Ride & Walk - The Norfolk Churches Trust. Please see the link for details about times, locations, etc.

Please note that this clashes with the very important Away Day for the Mattishall congregations. We do hope that people in the benefice other than from ASM will be able to support this.

I'm afraid we are having to cancel our Who Let The Dads Out? session due on Saturday 6th August due to a double-booking of ASM. I'm really sorry about this.

We'll be meeting as normal again on Saturday 3rd September, so looking forward to seeing everyone then.

On Saturday 1st July we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 2 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out. 

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like.. The cost is £2 per family group per session. Normally, we meet on the 1st Saturday of the month, but this month we are meeting on the 2nd Saturday due to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place over the 1st weekend of June.

We do hope you can join us!

If you are a bloke, you are cordially invited to join us for chat, witty banter and good food at Tabnabs on Saturday for about an hour.

If you can let Alan know beforehand that you are coming, it would help as we let Tabnabs know how many we expect to come, but it is not essential.

On Saturday 11th June we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 2 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out. 

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like.. The cost is £2 per family group per session. Normally, we meet on the 1st Saturday of the month, but this month we are meeting on the 2nd Saturday due to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place over the 1st weekend of June.

We do hope you can join us!

Do join us for a Quiet Morning on  Saturday, 28th May 2022 from 10.00 am  to 12.30pm at  All Saints’ Church, Mattishall
 
Come as you are for the whole morning or just for a short while.

Reflective spaces, creative spaces, prayer path or just be still.

‘Be still and know that I am God’  Psalm 46:10

If you are a bloke, you are cordially invited to join us for chat, witty banter and good food at Tabnabs on Saturday for about an hour. 

If you can let Alan know beforehand that you are coming, it would help as we let Tabnabs know how many we expect to come, but it is not essential.

This year it has been prepared by the women of the England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the theme of "I know the plans I have for you" from Jeremiah 29 v 1 - 14 reflecting on some of the issues facing us today.  We hope to hold the service in person this year and would appreciate offers from women to take part and read from the set service booklet.  If you are willing to assist please contact me by Monday 24th January so that we can organise the readers and make arrangements for a practice later in February.

All are welcome to attend on the day.

Thanking you

Eileen Browne

This year's World Day of Prayer service will take place at Mattishall Methodist Church.

For more details about the day of prayer generally, do have a look at www.wwdp.org.uk.

If you are a bloke, you are cordially invited to join us for chat, witty banter and good food at Tabnabs on Saturday for about an hour. 

If you can let Alan know beforehand that you are coming, it would help as we let Tabnabs know how many we expect to come, but it is not essential.

If you are a bloke, you are cordially invited to join us for chat, witty banter and good food at Tabnabs on Saturday 15th for about an hour. We normally meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, but we have had to move it back a week this month due to New Year's Day being on a Saturday this month and affecting another event.

If you can let Alan know beforehand that you are coming, it would help as we let Tabnabs know how many we expect to come, but it is not essential.

‘Come with Me  by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’   Mark 6:31b 

The Advent Quiet Morning is an opportunity to take some time out during this busy season. The morning will be centred on reflecting on scripture followed by some personal quiet time where you can engage with God in reflective and creative spaces, explore the thought provoking  Prayer Walk or simply rest in His presence.

If you've never been on a retreat, the Quiet Morning is a good place to explore what that would be like. 
You don’t have to stay for the whole morning, but you’ll get the most out of your time if you’re there from the start. 
Some find it helpful to bring a notebook or journal. 
We hope to see you there. 

If you are a bloke, you are cordially invited to join us for chat, witty banter and good food at Tabnabs this coming Saturday for about an hour. If you can let Alan know beforehand that you are coming, it would help as we let Tabnabs know how many we expect to come, but it is not essential.

Our annual quiet, reflective service with an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved ones.

There will be light refreshments after the service.

Drop In is restarting this coming Thursday 23rd September at 10 a.m., rather than 9.30 as we used to do.

Do join us if you can. We will be meeting in ASM itself rather than the church rooms as we think the church building is more welcoming. Do come along and let us know what you think.

If you have any questions, please do contact Liz Hunton or the church office.

Collect your free gift bag at All Saints' Church, Mattishall Tuesday 22nd December 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contains everything you need to make a Christingle and much more, including details of the Mattishall Christmas trail (for Yaxham and Hockering these can be found in those churche's porches).

For Mattishall (Yaxham and Hockering are similar)... 

Your Christmas mission, should you wish to accept it, is to find 23 letters and 3 numbers which have been placed on Angel posters in windows. Your route will start from Church Plain taking the safe pathway across to the main Dereham Road towards The Swan, down Burgh Lane as far as Back Lane, along and into Parker’s Road and back round towards the Church Office.

Once all the letters and numbers have been spotted, you will need to use your decoding skills and rearrange them to complete an important message.

Feel free to submit your completed task by 31st December to email contact@matvchurch.uk to go into a prize draw. We would love to share a photo of you and your family enjoying this Christmas mission, with your permission, on social media.

Hi friends,

After the success of the last two coffee mornings hosted by Mark and Fiona we will be holding another one this week along the same lines.

Please feel free to join me on Zoom on Wednesday morning this week (10^th June) from 10.00 am for about an hour for a virtual coffee morning,   Do bring along your coffee/tea and any other additional goodies and join us for a time of meeting up and chatting together.  It will be lovely to see as many of you as possible so do join me if you can. 

Details are as follows

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84479552415?pwd=ZjlBK1EyakhiZDdMUzBKbUZUaVY0Zz09

Meeting ID: 844 7955 2415

Password: 451623

Look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes,

Sue Cossey

If you wish to have a practice at joining our Zoom online services, do join us for our weekly practice session which will be available for an hour. Join us at any time during that hour.

Join us then either by

• clicking on https://zoom.us/j/121737671?pwd=UW5GcDV5VmlzOXNReFZra3B2dnFuUT09 , which will automatically download the Zoom programme for you to install if you haven't already used Zoom on your device (iPad, iPhone, Android tablet/phone, e.g. Samsung Galaxy, or Windows laptop/PC) or
• manually downloading and installing the Zoom program and starting it up. When you have installed Zoom, you will be given the option of joining a meeting. Click on that option and, when prompted, enter a meeting ID of 121-737-671. You will then be prompted for the password, which is 858873, which is the phone no. of the benefice office (for ease of remembering it).

If you have not already downloaded and installed the Zoom meeting, you can search for it in the Apple App Store (iPads and iPhones), the Play Store (Android tablets and phones, e.g. Samsung phones) or from https://zoom.us/download.

If you get stuck, please ring Alan on 01362 857904.

On Friday 10th April, Good Friday, at 14:00 (gathering from 13:45) we will be having a Good Friday Reflection (https://zoom.us/j/725180592?pwd=bWdrZ3ZCcW55a1F3RmN4QXZIUzhDdz09) In the hour leading up to the hour of Crucifixion, Sally and Colin Thurgill will be leading us in a quiet and reflective act of contemplation as we reflect on what it meant for the Son of God to die on the Cross for us and to help us renew our faith in 2021. Zoom Meeting ID: 725-180-592

Do join us for our next time of worship online. This week we will be joined by Bishop Jonathan.

If you go to https://tinyurl.com/sundaymatv in your web browser, you will be prompted to install a small program (Zoom) to your device and then to join us. If you wish to try this out ahead of time we will be available between 16.00 and 17.00 each Saturday at https://tinyurl.com/matvpractice. Please contact Alan Cossey at alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk if you have any questions.

On Saturday 7th March 2020 we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out. 

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details this time please contact Eddie Stone (eddie.stone@matvchurch.uk) or pop into the church office next to the surgery on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

On Saturday 1st February 2020 we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out. 

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details this time please contact Eddie Stone (eddie.stone@matvchurch.uk) or pop into the church office next to the surgery on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

This Saturday sees our latest men's breakfast, now being held at Tabnabs in Mattishall near All Saints' Church on Church Plain. It is a chance for men to get together, eat and chat. Do please join us if you can.

To see the breakfast menu, please go to https://tabnabs.co.uk/menu-breakfast. Please would you let Alan Cossey know beforehand if you are coming (see contacts page for his email address) so that we can give Tabnabs a good idea of how many are coming, particularly since they open up early especially for us (and which is very much appreciated).

Happy New Year to our dads and toddlers.
On Saturday 4th January 2020 we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out. She must be worn out after Christmas and the New Year.

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office next to the surgery on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

Do please join us if you can at our annual carol service with the Salvation Army Band.

After 5 years of meeting at Penelope's Café in Dereham (thank you, Penny), we are now meeting in Tabnabs in Mattishall. Note the change in start time.

To see the breakfast menu, please go to https://tabnabs.co.uk/menu-breakfast. Particularly this first time of meeting there, please would you let Alan Cossey know beforehand if you are coming (see contacts page for his email address).

On Saturday 7th December we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out.

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office next to the surgery on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

A quiet, reflectiv service to light a candel in memory of loved ones.

As we normally do, we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If you can let me know if you are coming, that is great as I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along anyway. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

Penny does a range of breakfasts. Most of us have a full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon and toast, but Penny also does a smaller version. Porridge, scrambled eggs and so on are also available.

Good, man-centred banter is guaranteed too.

On Saturday 2nd November we continue our Who Let The Dads Out? group. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out.

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office next to the surgery on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

Fun and food for all the family.

Singer Songwriter, pianist and BBC One All Together Now judge Joanna Eden will be performing in Mattishall on Friday 11th October at 7.30pm.  As well as songs from her acclaimed new album 'Truth Tree’, she will be performing the music of Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King and Eagles as well as some well known jazz classics like Mr Bojangles and A Taste of Honey. 

Says Joanna “All Saints Church is a stunning space - my mum and dad Diana and John Snelling - who live in Dereham, renewed their marriage vows there 2 years ago for their Golden Wedding so it’s a very special place for our family.  I can't wait to hear my songs bouncing off those walls!"

In a twenty year career, acclaimed singer-songwriter Eden has shared stages with The Buena Vista Social Club, Jamie Cullum, The Blockheads and Ronan Keating as well as her superstar student Sam Smith who was her backing singer as a teenager. The Grammy and Oscar winning artist, has cited Joanna simply as "the reason I sing".

Joanna recently performed her songs live on BBC Radio 2 and fans include Sir Michael Parkinson who instructed his listeners to “Seek her out!”  Radio 2’s own ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris recently tweeted about Joanna’s concert and she’s received rave reviews from Mojo magazine who described her music as having “melody, mystery and bite!”

Joanna performs regularly in Norfolk and has performed at the Memorial Hall and Dereham Jazz Club.  She recently returned to the Playhouse in Norwich for the annual evening of Jazz and Cabaret in aid of cancer charities.  Joanna’s thrilled to be performing at All Saints Church (where profits will go to their conservation and repair fund) as she loves the acoustics of churches.  In fact, Truth Tree was recorded in a church in Cambridgeshire.

“We recorded the piano and vocals live in a tiny ancient Parish Church in Hadstock, then my producer Dave Blackman, my band and I added more layers in the studio. The songs were written at a very turbulent time in my life when my marriage fell apart... I was searching for love and peace... they're very spiritual and confessional in that way. The recording day was extremely cathartic for me, very special indeed! I think that's why it feels right to sing these songs in places of contemplation and celebration.

Joanna's concert will take place at 7.30pm on Friday 11 October. Refreshments available. Proceeds to ASM Conservation & Repair Fund - Charity No: 1135038

For more details and ordering of tickets (£12 each), please click here or ask at the Church Office.

Fiona, the family and I will be going again to the Spring Harvest Christian festival at the Harrogate Conference Centre from the 14^th to the 18^th April 2020. We had a great time two years ago, with inspiring teaching, great worship and the opportunity to have afternoon tea at Betty’s Tea Rooms. Over the years we have been to Spring Harvest and other similar events to be refreshed and renewed in our Christian faith and are looking forward to going next year. You can find out more at www.springharvest.org/harrogate.

Because we are previous attenders, we received a special low cost of £99 per adult (children are less), an offer which is still open until the end of September if we take others with us, although you will need to book accommodation separately.

If you are unsure whether this is for you, then Spring Harvest is coming to Norwich for one night only on 24^th September 7:30pm at Sprowston Methodist Church, where you can have a taster of what is in store for 2020. The worship leader is Pete James, who led the worship at Harrogate two years ago and he was amazing. The cost is £8 pp or £6 pp for concessions. We can’t book these tickets for you, so you will need to go to www.springharvest.org/local. If you don’t have a computer then we can help at the office.

Please talk to Fiona or me if you would like to know more.

Mark

As we normally do, we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If you can let me know if you are coming, that is great as I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along anyway. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

Penny does a range of breakfasts. Most of us have a full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon and toast, but Penny also does a smaller version. Porridge, scrambled eggs and so on are also available.

Good, man-centred banter is guaranteed too.

On Saturday 7th September we restart our Who Let The Dads Out? group after our summer break. As ever, it is for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. We meet in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It's a great time for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat with other dads. There are always plenty of toys to play with and it is an opportunity for Mum to have a bit of peace and quiet while you are out.

For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and fancy coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office next to the surgery on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

Norfolk County Council have given notice that the main road through Mattishall (Dereham Road) will be closed between Church Plain and Mill Road from 19th August to 31st August. More details available from here.

No new news in this latest update. It is just that Alan couldn't spell Mattishall correctly the first time.

As usual, we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

A full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon, toast or whatever you want (less if you want) are calling you. You know it makes sense.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE BACK TO USUAL DATE THE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH.

On Saturday 13th July we are running our third session of our new monthly group for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. It will be taking place in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and will run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It will be a chance for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat to other dads. There will be plenty of toys to play with.

Normally, the sessions will be on the 1st Saturday of each month (no session in August), but in July we are meeting on the 2nd Saturday. For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and are interested in coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

As usual, we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

A full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon, toast or whatever you want (less if you want) are calling you. You know it makes sense.

PLEASE NOTE THE ONE-OFF CHANGE OF DATE FROM THE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TO THE 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

A full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon, toast or whatever you want (less if you want) are calling you. You know it makes sense.

On Saturday 1st June we are running our second session of our new monthly group for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. It will be taking place in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and will run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It will be a chance for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat to other dads. There will be plenty of toys to play with.

Normally, the sessions will be on the 1st Saturday of each month (no session in August), but in July we are meeting on the 2nd Saturday. This month of June we are meeting on the "proper" Saturday. For details of dates please see the main page here. If you are a dad or other father figure and are interested in coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

Rev. Alice Goodman, who has been rector of Fulbourn, Great Wilbraham and Little Wilbraham near Cambridge since 2011 and will be speaking on Matthew 28:1-10, 16-end and says that she, "hopes it will be an encouraging sort of sermon!"

Do join us if you can.

On Saturday 11th May we are starting a new monthly group for Dads (and other father figures) and children up to and including Year 1 at school. It will be taking place in All Saints' Church, Mattishall and will run from 9 am to 10.30 am, with bacon butties and/or toast available throughout the session as well as drinks (hot and cold). It will be a chance for dads to spend time with their youngsters and chat to other dads. There will be plenty of toys to play with.

Normally, the sessions will be on the 1st Saturday of each month (no session in August), but in May and July we are meeting on the 2nd Saturday. For details of dates please see the main here. If you are a dad or other father figure and are interested in coming along, do just drop in and stay as long or as short a time as you like. For more details contact Alan Cossey (alan.cossey@matvchurch.uk / 01362 857904) or pop into the church office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning. The cost is £2 per family group per session.

We do hope you can join us!

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

A full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon, toast or whatever you want (less if you want) are calling you. You know it makes sense.

Dear friends,

“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

With these words the apostle Paul reminds the early church at Corinth what makes the shared meal they had together as a church every week different and unique. They were not just coming together to have a dinner party, or even to strengthen their bonds as a church family, but to remember the death of Jesus and why that is important to them.

With our Maundy Thursday supper this year we will be drawing together three strands: First, our communion service as we remember the Last Supper of Jesus and the disciples; Second, a shared meal together of a simple supper with soup, bread, salad ham and cheese; Third the principle of meditative readings which will help us enter into the road to the Cross and prepare us  for Good Friday.

The service will start at 6:30pm at All Saints Mattishall on Thursday 18^th April.

Fiona is doing the catering for the event, so please can you let her know that you will be attending, either directly to fiona.mccaghrey@matvchurch.uk or using this registration form: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maundy-thursday-supper-tickets-60200617668#tickets by Tuesday 16^th April at the latest.

This service is open to all, so please do pass on the invite to anyone you think might wish to come – but please get them to let Fiona know.

See you then.

With every blessing,

Mark

An event for families with pre school and primary aged children

Character drama sketches, dvd short story clips, 5 interactive stations (Palm Sunday, Servant Jesus, Last Supper, Garden of Gethsemane, Crucifixion) with an upfront 6th station all together telling of the Resurrection, time of music worship and ending with a light shared lunch.

Start time to be notified nearer the date.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

A full English breakfast of a couple of sausages, a couple of fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, a couple of rashers of bacon, toast or whatever you want (less if you want) are calling you. You know it makes sense.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

Leaders:

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

There are many arenas in life and we may face uncertainties or difficulties that can test our integrity, resilience and character. We must prepare ourselves for these challenges so that we can ‘run with perseverance the race marked out for us’ (Hebrew 12:1 NIV). Join Rob Parsons and Gerrit Bantjes at our men’s event In the Arena to be equipped with practical strategies to withstand the challenges of life. For more details see Care for the family website or ask Alan for more details.

Free refreshments, games, crafts, sweets and treats. Hot dogs, crisps, tea, coffee, squash. Gift bags for children.

For anyone of any age (children must be accompanied by an adult).

We love dressing up, but no Halloween costumes, please.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

Following the completion of all the building work that has been happening at All Saints Church, Welborne, we are very pleased to announce that Bishop Jonathan, the Bishop of Lynn, is coming  for our Rededication Service.

Those of you who have been to Welborne Church may have noticed that on the rood screen there are some musical notes and an inscription in Latin, which has been there since the early 1900’s.

We are delighted that the Bishop has agreed to sing this for us.  As far as we know nobody from the present time has heard it sung in Welborne Church before, although we did have the words translated for our church booklet in 2013.

We do hope you may be able to join with us for this celebration and stay for refreshments afterwards.  To help with catering if you will be staying would you please let the office know. Thank you.

Bumps & Babies & Little Angels Toddler Group -

The group will resume after the Summer on 12th September. It is held every Wednesday (term time only) in All Saints Church Mattishall. Wednesdays 9 -11.30am - a group for all babies, pre-school children and their grown-ups!

Ideal for those with no or very little knowledge of the Christian faith but are intrigued to find out more!

The course runs for 11 weeks every Tuesday and involves 1 Saturday.

Taking place in Mattishall with light refreshments and course material.  Booking essential.

Please contact Liz Chappell or Mandy (Church Office – 01362 858873) for further details.

For the Alpha website, please visit https://alpha.org

No, nothing to do with the Rev Mark!

What this is, is a drama of Mark’s Gospel enacted by members of our churches.  There is an information 90 minutes at ASM on Saturday 8th September at 10 a.m. with performances on the 17th and 18th November.

Firstly, it is about learning the Gospel of Mark.  Mark did not expect people to read his Gospel but to listen to it. It was written so people could memorize it, not word for word, but bit by bit, to get to know Jesus better and to tell the story to others.

Secondly, this is a book about rediscovering Jesus.  It’s about getting to know Him better, loving Him and enjoying Him.  If that’s what you want, then you can be sure Jesus wants you to experience that much more than you do.

So that is what this experiment is all about, learning the Gospel so we can get to know Jesus better.

For anyone who may be remotely interested, come along on the Saturday to learn more about this project before making any commitment.  All are most welcome.

We need 15 people, 8 men and 7 women, including 50 % ish to be between 17 and 30/35! 

If anyone wishes to speak with me about this before hand then do make contact.

Praying for you all to pray about this and to seek Gods will in this.  His will be done in this place. 

Challenge accepted?

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

Mark and Fiona would like to invite you to a Catching-Up-At-The-End-Of-The-Summer BBQ on Sunday 26th August from 4pm at The Vicarage. Please bring a salad or pudding, drink to share and your own chairs. Fiona and Mark will provide the sausages, burgers and vegetarian alternatives.

Unfortunately, rain is forecast for the time of this BBQ so it has had to be called off.

Tasty homemade refreshments. Free parking. 1000s of books priced to sell.

If you have books you wish to donate please call Richard on 01362 850775 to arrange collection.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

The Fawlty Tower project is coming to an end; the repairs and improvements have been successfully completed, and our village church is ready to be used again. In order to maintain the church in its improved state, we will be hosting a series of expert led hands-on sessions in which you can learn about the repair techniques, materials and skills required to maintain historic buildings. There is no charge for these practical sessions and no prior knowledge or skills are required, only an interest in learning about traditional repair techniques for historic buildings. To find out more and to sign up for the sessions. Please contact Richard Took (rjt1940@icloud.com ), or Dean Sully (d.sully@ucl.ac.uk).

This event is being repeated on 7th, 14th and 15th July also at 11.00 - 16.00.

"The ultimate in tests of team speed and agility. Take part or just have fun watching local teams competing for the Redgrave Trophy and the chance to win £100. Register a team today. www.tuddenham100.org.uk or contact Tracey on 07766 731435 or Mike on 07951 956906.

GAMES - BBQ - BEER TENT - MUSIC - FAMILY FUN"

Please note that the previous notice stating that there will be no service in St. Mary's on this date is incorrect. There will be a said service of Morning Prayer. Sorry for the confusion.

The annual outside service of the joint churches of Mattishall (Methodist, Evangelical and All Saints') will take place on the village green. There will not be a BBQ afterwards as originally planned, but there will be cakes and drinks. There will be craft for the youngsters during the service as well. Please do join us if you can (and bring a chair).

This service is also a United Benefice Service for the whole of our benefice. Do please join us if you are a member of one of the other congregations of the benefice.

We have been thinking about undertaking an evening of training, so we can announce our churches are dementia friendly. So, Rev Gill Wells from Shipdham will be with us on Wednesday 6th June at 7.15 pm to lead us in this training.  It would be good if at least one representative from each church could attend so we can genuinely announce ALL our churches are dementia friendly. We shall be meeting at All Saints', Mattishall so plenty of space for lots of people to come if they wish. Please contact the Church Office to let them know how many and who will be attending.

A prayer and reflective morning is available for anyone to attend at 4 Mill Road, Mattishall, 9am – 1pm, on Saturday, 12th May.  Refreshments provided, but please bring a packed lunch.  If you are hoping to come along please do let Sue Cossey know where possible, but you are so welcome to come along last minute if you are able to.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

On Ascension Day, Thursday, 10th May, we are holding a prayer and praise time of worship at 7.30pm in All Saints church, Mattishall.  Let’s come together and be as one.

Our United Benefice Service this week will be on the theme of "Jesus, the true vine." Tom will be preaching.

Mandy and Megan will also be speaking about their recent mission trip to Albania.

Do please join us if you can.

We are holding a taster session for ringing the church bells after the 10.30 am service on 22nd April (at roughly 11.30).  Technically it will be just ‘chiming’ the bells as ‘ringing’ requires training.

However, if you would like to join Nigel Raven in the bell ringing chamber after the service tomorrow he will give you a taste of what it is like to ring the bells and you will be able to have a go at chiming a bell.   It is perfectly safe for anyone with no skill to try. 

Go and join him and have a go!  All welcome.  

Thanks to generous donations and active fundraising, St. Mary's magnificent 1875 Bevington Organ has been restored to full working order by master organ builders W & A Boggis of Roydon, Diss. It now sounds terrific!

To celebrate this important restoration, the P.C.C. approached our volunteer church organists, Mark and Tracey Thompson, Dougal Smith, Neville Willis and Sam Eglington, to play their favourite pieces.

The varied and packed programme includes, Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by G F Handel,  ‘Cantina Band’ & ‘Main Theme’ from Star Wars by John Williams, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring by J S Bach and Clair De Lune by Debussy.

Tickets £10 on the door. Proceeds to St. Mary's, North Tuddenham. Full programme is here.

Come along to the Big Bargain Book Sale at St. Mary's, North Tuddenham. Books on every subject and to fit every budget. Free entrance. Proceeds to St. Mary's, North Tuddenham.

Hilary Egerton-Smith is hosting a short classical piano recital at her house, Old Hall Farm, Welborne; in aid of the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.

Limited spaces are available so booking is essential via the church office only.

Tea and coffee will be available.

Hilary Egerton-Smith is hosting a short classical piano recital at her house, Old Hall Farm, Welborne; in aid of the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.

Limited spaces are available so booking is essential via the church office only.

Tea and coffee will be available.

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

A Curry and Casserole Evening in Mattishall church rooms.  Friday, 23rd March at 5.30pm for 6.00pm (please note the change).  This is an alternative to Lent Lunches where we are holding a one off supper!  Donations can be made towards The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2018, focusing on enabling local mission in Simbai, Papua New Guinea.  Tickets £5 -  available from the church office. 

As usual we will meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. If possible, please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can give Penny rough numbers. If not, just come along. See you there? Lifts there and back are available from Mattishall.

This annual service is being held at All Saints', Mattishall with a theme of "All God's creation is very good." Please contact Anna if you are able to serve on this day or would like to attend.
For more details, please have a look at their web site here.

THIS HAS BEEN RESCEDULED FROM 2ND MARCH.

There is a short service of Daily Prayer in the following churches on the following weekdays:

* Hockering, St. Michael's - Monday
* Yaxham, St. Peter's - Tuesday
* Welborne, All Saints' - Wednesday
* East Tuddenham, All Saints' - Thursday
* North Tuddenham, St. Mary's - Friday

Tables £5 each - just turn up on the day and then pay. Set up from 09:00.

Enjoy coffee and cake and browse the stalls.

Free entry and ample free parking.

There is an opportunity to pray informally together for as long or as short a time as you would like on Saturday mornings at All Saints', Mattishall.

There is a short service of Daily Prayer in the following churches on the following weekdays:

* Hockering, St. Michael's - Monday
* Yaxham, St. Peter's - Tuesday
* Welborne, All Saints' - Wednesday
* East Tuddenham, All Saints' - Thursday
* North Tuddenham, St. Mary's - Friday

There is an opportunity to pray informally together for as long or as short a time as you would like on Saturday mornings at All Saints', Mattishall.

We'd love to welcome you to our weekly drop-in for older people in Mattishall church rooms each Thursday.

• he drop-in group is a social gathering for the older people of Mattishall and surrounding villages. It’s run by members of the church plus other local people.
• There is always a lively atmosphere, with much chatting and laughter. In fact, when it is really busy the noise is quite something! Newcomers are made very welcome.
• There is a dedicated team of helpers who are not only there to serve tea and coffee but to be a listening ear to anyone who needs it.
• Anyone who would like to know more is welcome to come along and see what it’s like. Not only do we welcome people to come and join us, but any willing helpers would be greatly appreciated.
• For more information, contact the church office or Janet Day.

It's time again for some grub. Meet at Penny's café on 7, Norwich Street, Dereham. Please let me know beforehand if you are coming if you can. If not, just come along. See you there?

Come along to our monthly men's breakfast and help us put the world to rights, help Bruce and Nigel sort out the Liverpool footlball team once and for all or find the meaning of life. Penny offers a range of breakfasts to get your teeth stuck into. Witty banter guaranteed.