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Breakfast on 15th Sept

· by brianinall | Aug. 23, 2024, 9:20 a.m.

In the past we have run a Parish Breakfast on a Sunday morning in the hall, but it hasn't happened recently - UNTIL NOW!

There will be a 'Parish Fellowship Breakfast' in the Parish Hall on Sunday 15th Sept from 9 to 10.30am. All welcome. No charge but donations welcome that will go to church funds. Further details from Joce Platel.


Bettie's Annual BBQ

· by brianinall | July 9, 2024, 9:23 a.m.

Bettie's annual BBQ in her wonderful garden. Under cover if wet. If you wish to come please buy a ticket, and get directions if you're not sure where her house is.


BBQ for Christian Aid Sat 12 Aug 2023

· by brianinall | July 14, 2023, 12:27 p.m.

Tim & Suzanne are holding a family barbecue on Sat 12th August starting at 12 noon. All are invited to come and help raise funds for our Bangladesh 'Left Behind Communities' project. They need to know numbers for catering purposes, so please email or text to confirm and to get more details. See flyer here.


St James' Luncheon Club

· by brianinall | June 28, 2023, 10:59 a.m.

St James' Luncheon Club is the name of our monthly community lunches in Christleton Parish Hall. Now in our 10th year! All welcome but it's helpful to know in advance whether you plan to come for catering purposes & to ensure there's a place for you. Donations gratefully accepted towards costs, and any proceeds go to St James' Church. Contact: Brian on 01244 336500.

Next lunch - Monday 17 July '23, and every 3rd Monday in the month.

Arrive from 12 noon for a 12:30 serving of a 2 course meal with tea/coffee afterwards. Great fellowship.


Bettie's BBQ - 22nd July 2023

· by brianinall | June 28, 2023, 10:50 a.m.

Bettie is once again hosting a BBQ in her wonderful garden in Littleton. Saturday 22nd July '23 starting at 5pm. Tickets are £15 each and include the food and a welcome drink. Extra drinks available. Also games and a raffle, and a lot of fellowship. Please buy your tickets in advance from Christine Abrams (Tel: 01244 335562), Bettie Gilliatt or any PCC member. Proceeds to St James' Church. All welcome.


Tea in the Garden - 6 July 2023

· by brianinall | June 28, 2023, 10:41 a.m.

Chris & Joce are holding 'Tea in the Garden' from 2pm on Thursday 6th July '23 at Sandheys, Plough Lane, Christleton. This is a fundraiser for our Christian Aid Bangladesh 'left behind communities' project. Good cakes and good fellowship. All welcome.


Summer Teas

· by brianinall | June 28, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

Churches Together in Christleton hold their popular Christleton Summer Teas at the Methodist Church every Sunday during the summer from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, with the last one on 24th Sept. Lovely homemade cakes! Proceeds to our Christian Aid Bangladesh 'Left behind communities' project. All welcome.


King's Coronation

· by brianinall | April 16, 2023, 3:28 p.m.

We're having a celebration lunch on the lawn in front of the church on Monday 8th May from 12 noon. You are invited. See the posters around the parish, and also on the front page of this website. Please come and help us celebrate the King's Coronation.


Christmas Lunch - 19 Dec

· by brianinall | Nov. 25, 2022, 2:28 p.m.

Our regular monthly Luncheon Club will be having a special Christmas lunch on Monday 19th December '22. Normally we don't have a booking system, but for this popular lunch we will. Spaces are limited by the capacity of the kitchen and our cooking team. 12 noon for 12.30pm serving - but please don't turn up without a booking. Instead, make a booking request to Brian Inall (brian.inall@gmail.com) or text 07973 134795, giving name(s) and a phone number, and we'll let you know. No charge for lunch, but a voluntary donation is most welcome.


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