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Join us for a reunion evening on Wednesday 5th July. We will meet for a meal together at 7pm at Alton Community Centre – everybody from previous Alpha courses are invited as well as any new faces – bring your friends. We will discuss what an Alpha course is ready to begin our new course in the Autumn. All free of charge and no pressure to join up for the new Alpha course – just a relaxed, friendly open environment…

2023 LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERTS TO BE HELD AT ST LAWRENCE CHURCH ALTON   The 2023 series of lunchtime organ concerts will start on Thursday 22 June as part of the Jane Austen/Regency week. Our own organist Will Nisbet will perform and his programme may include some trumpet/organ music. Admission is free with a retiring collection to help cover expenses and donate to the organ restoration fund. Doors open at 1230 when refreshments will be available to accompany your picnic lunch!…

We have some really successful children’s groups in the parish all wonderfully led by Martha, our Children, youth and family worker. But in order for Martha to run these club she needs volunteers to help her. It’s really fun, not hard work and would be really appreciated. Volunteer for Glow Childrens group for years 3-6, held in St Ls church on Thursdays from 3:15-5pm Volunteers would help to make drinks and toast, join in with bible discussion and group discussion, …

ACAN EXHIBITION – LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN – hosted in St Lawrence Church Monday 30th January to February 9th If Nature runs out we’ll have none to show and pass down to future generations – imagine a world without wonder! What are the worries of our local children regarding the Climate & Nature Emergency, what do they ask of us and how can we help them – and ourselves! – be agents of positive change.

New course starting on 10th January 2023. Come and find out more about what an Aplha course involves. Free of charge and no pressure to join. Please email altonplusalpha@gmail.com if you would like to come along.  

A fruit tree in every garden! https://petersfieldcan.org/projects/trees This year ACAN and ALFI are joining PeCAN’s highly successful “A fruit tree in every garden” project. You can buy up to 5 fruit trees per household for £15 each – HALF the usual retail price. Trees available include apple, pear, plum, cherry and ornamental cherry. There are 400 trees available to buy, on a first come first served basis. Order online here https://petersfieldcan.org/projects/trees and pick up your tree on Saturday 17th December,…

The Anna Chaplaincy invite you to their Christmas event. There will be craft stalls, hand massage, contemplation space, a short talk and afternoon tea.

Bulb planting at the east end of St Lawrence churchyard will take place on Saturday 29th October from 9.30 to 11.00. Please bring a trowel, small bulbs if you have some spare – refreshments will be available. A Greener Christmas – the Eco Church Team is running this event on 5th November in the Galilee Chapel from 2pm to 4pm. It will include ideas & demonstrations on how to have a more environmentally friendly Christmas – things such as gifting…