We are planning a chance for families to spend time together as a church on the afternoon of Sunday July 6^th at Boscombe Chine Gardens. The park has been beautifully redeveloped with crazy golf, water play park, café and many other things to enjoy. Come along and join us for this time of fellowship together.

Tuesday Fellowship and Cameo will be making a trip to Swanage by Open Top Bus on Wednesday 2^nd July, (weather permitting) meet at the no.50 bus stop (opposite Dingles – between “ballon” and Information Bureau) in Bournemouth Square, departing 10.07 or 10.27am, return when you like. Come along and join us!

Free for those with a Senior Bus Pass, £6.50 return fare for others.

Things to do in swanage; walks along sea front and beyond! Swanage Railway, return concession to Corfe £6. Pier and museum 40p, boat trips , deck chairs, numerous cafes and gift shops.

Sunday 29^th June 6.30 at Cranleigh In a change to the previously advertised film we will be showing ”The Pursuit of Happiness” (12) Chris Gardner (Will Smith) a talented marginally employed salesman finds himself evicted with his 5 year old son from their apartment in San Francisco with nowhere to go. When he lands a prestigious internship at a stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships together, including living in shelters, in pursuit of their dream of a better life.

Women of all ages are invited to a meal – no charge!! Friday 11th April, 7:30pm in the church. It will be a social evening to help us get to know each other better. The Dorcas group will be hosting this, please sign the yellow list in the foyer if you or a friend intend to come.

Ever wondered what’s the point of it all?

The Point is a new Youth event for 13-18 yr olds. It starts on Thursday March 13th from 7:30pm to 9pm at St. Christopher’s Church on Burleigh Road, just round the corner from Cranleigh.

Working together with St. Christopher’s Church, St. Saviour’s and Iford Baptist, it’ll be a great night of worship, teaching and creative ministry. Contact Toby at the office for more information.

We have planned a short Men’s Retreat on Sunday March 9th to take place at Holdenhurst Village Church just behind Castlepoint. We will meet there at 4.00pm and spend some time walking and praying together followed by Communion in the Church, finishing at around 6.30pm. Maps and details from Jack or Gary at the church office.

Starting Wednesday 6^th February upstairs at Cranleigh. This new group will be meeting initially for a 12 week period looking at a series entitled “God is Closer than you Think”. Further details from Gary at the church office.

Sarah Harris will be running 2 groups every other Thursday & Saturday 10.00am -1.00pm starting on 17th January and then Saturday 26th January. They are FREE and funded by a community grant and open to everyone over 14yrs. Even if you are not planning to come tell a friend or neighbour. Details in the foyer, booking essential please contact The Church Office on 01202 425626.

Are you in your 20’s- 40’s? Then this is the group for you. We meet monthly, one month for drinks and a get together, the next for something like a trip to the cinema, a meal out or a pub quiz – talking of which … put these dates in your diaries girls!

Friday 29th February - Drinks at the Slug and Lettuce, Bournemouth Square from 8.00 onwards. For more information contact the Church Office.