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Flower Festival 2012
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Parish Events - What's On?
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 February 2012 11:31
February
15/02
22/02
24/02
Retreat for Beginners, 24 – 26 February
God of our Journeying A retreat especially for those new to the experience. There will be times of quiet with suggestions about how to use the silence, times to reflect together and plenty of space to relax and just be. RETREAT GUIDE - SISTER PIPPA CHN. To book for this weekend or to book into the Guest Cottage for individual retreats or space please contact Sister Pippa Telephone - 01332 670 483 e-mail - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
25/02
Concert, St Laurence Church, Long Eaton, 25 February 2012, 7.30pm
With Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir. Tickets at door on the night £5 or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
26/02
Lent Address, St James' Barlborough, 6pm
The Bishop of Derby will be making a series of addresses each Sunday during Lent on the subject "The Spiritual Journey in a Scientific Age". The first will cover "Faith as a common Foundation"
27/02
Lent Address, Derby Cathedral, 7pm
Bishop Graham Cray will discuss "Freshly Expressed Church". The address will be preceded by Compline, an evening service sung by members of the Cathedral Choir.
March
4/03
Lent Address, St James' Barlborough, 6pm
The Bishop of Derby will be making a series of addresses each Sunday during Lent on the subject "The Spiritual Journey in a Scientific Age". This address will cover "Faith and Clarity"
5/03
Lent Address, Derby Cathedral, 7pm
Dr Giles Fraser will discuss "Radical Church". The address will be preceded by Compline, an evening service sung by members of the Cathedral Choir.
Fashion Show and Clothes Sale, Weston on Trent Primary School, 7.30pm
Admission £5 to include wine and nibbles. Clothes on sale from all major clothing stores, credit cards accepted. Held in Add of St Mary's, Weston on Trent.
9/03
Wine and Cheese Evening, Somersal Herbert, St Peter, Friday 9 March, 7.30pm
Wine & Cheese evening with Smiths of Ashbourne - chance to sample some interesting wines, and taste some complimentary cheeses and to relax and chat. In the Parish Rooms. Tickets £10.00 each available from Jo Ewing 01889 562556 or Liz Gratton 01283 585105
11/03
Lent Address, St James' Barlborough, 6pm
The Bishop of Derby will be making a series of addresses each Sunday during Lent on the subject "The Spiritual Journey in a Scientific Age". This address will cover "The Need for Results"
12/03
Lent Address, Derby Cathedral, 7pm
Bishop David Stancliffe will discuss "Worshipping Church". The address will be preceded by Compline, an evening service sung by members of the Cathedral Choir.
18/03
Lent Address, St James' Barlborough, 6pm
The Bishop of Derby will be making a series of addresses each Sunday during Lent on the subject "The Spiritual Journey in a Scientific Age". This address will cover "Moral Values and Vision"
19/03
Lent Address, Derby Cathedral, 7pm
Professor David Martin will discuss "Established Church". The address will be preceded by Compline, an evening service sung by members of the Cathedral Choir.
25/03
Lent Address, St James' Barlborough, 6pm
The Bishop of Derby will be making a series of addresses each Sunday during Lent on the subject "The Spiritual Journey in a Scientific Age". This address will cover "The Old and the New"
26/03
Lent Address, Derby Cathedral, 7pm
Dr Martin Percy will discuss "Being the Church Today". The address will be preceded by Compline, an evening service sung by members of the Cathedral Choir.
31/03
Day Pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
Coach leaves St Philip's Church, Chaddesden 7am and St Edmund's Church, Allenton 7.15am. Visit includes Prayers in the Holy House, Mass in the Shrine Church, Sprinkling at the Well and Benediction. Coach arrives back in Derby c9pm. Cost £15 per person. Contact Revd Paul Hygate 01332 772779
April
2/04
Praying the Passion: The reality of Death, All Saints Church, Mackworth, 7pm
A series of Addresses to explore the events of Holy Week.
3/04
Praying the Passion: The Power of Resurrection, All Saints Church, Mackworth, 7pm
A series of Addresses to explore the events of Holy Week.
4/04
Praying the Passion: The Failure of Faith, All Saints Church, Mackworth, 7pm
A series of Addresses to explore the events of Holy Week.
5/04
Praying the Passion: The Gift of Grace, All Saints Church, Mackworth, 7pm
A series of Addresses to explore the events of Holy Week.
6/04 - Good Friday
Praying the Passion: Contemplating Crucifixion, All Saints Church, Mackworth, 12 noon - 3pm
A three hour service to explore the events of Holy Week.
7/04
Quiet Saturdays, St Peter's Somersal Herbert
An Invitation to spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Each month a small group will meet with a common purpose. Prayer and meditation will be individual and in silence. The need for each person may be different, but we offer an opportunity to relax away from responsibilities, a time for reflection, a chance to draw closer to God, a chance to share your concerns if you wish. What will be common to everyone will be time for quiet. To book a place please contact Jo Ewing on 01889 562556 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
28/04
Nearly New Sale, Sunnyside, Derby Road, Doveridge, Saturday 28 April, 10am - 5pm
Nearly New Sale at Sunnyside, Derby Road, Doveridge chance to swop your old clothes for a new outfit as well as relax with a cuppa & slice of cake. In aid of St Peter's & Doveridge Primary School
May
5/05
Quiet Saturdays, St Peter's Somersal Herbert
An Invitation to spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Each month a small group will meet with a common purpose. Prayer and meditation will be individual and in silence. The need for each person may be different, but we offer an opportunity to relax away from responsibilities, a time for reflection, a chance to draw closer to God, a chance to share your concerns if you wish. What will be common to everyone will be time for quiet. To book a place please contact Jo Ewing on 01889 562556 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
12/05
Marchington Singers Concert, St Peter's, Somersal Herbert, Saturday 12 May
Concert with Marchington Singers premiere of their forthcoming tour. Tickets £10.00 per head to include a glass of wine & our popular delicious nibbles. Available from Jo Ewing 01889 562556. In aid of St. Peter's
June
2/06
Quiet Saturdays, St Peter's Somersal Herbert
An Invitation to spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Each month a small group will meet with a common purpose. Prayer and meditation will be individual and in silence. The need for each person may be different, but we offer an opportunity to relax away from responsibilities, a time for reflection, a chance to draw closer to God, a chance to share your concerns if you wish. What will be common to everyone will be time for quiet. To book a place please contact Jo Ewing on 01889 562556 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
July
6/07
Centenary Tower Celebrations, St Peter's Somersal Herbert, Friday 6 July, 7.30pm
Concert with Beatus of Lichfield at St. Peter's (in aid of church). Tickets £8.00 per head to include wine & nibbles Available from Jo Ewing 01889 562556
8/07
Tower Abseil, St Peter's Somersal Herbert, Sunday 8 July
time to be advised Tower Abseil (email Joanna or Cliff to register to abseil numbers limited £25.00 per head booking fee - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Tea Party and Stalls in the churchyard. In aid of St. Peter & Parish Rooms.Concluding with Evening Service of Celebration at 6.00pm with Bishop Humphrey of Repton
14/07
Quiet Saturdays, St Peter's Somersal Herbert
An Invitation to spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Each month a small group will meet with a common purpose. Prayer and meditation will be individual and in silence. The need for each person may be different, but we offer an opportunity to relax away from responsibilities, a time for reflection, a chance to draw closer to God, a chance to share your concerns if you wish. What will be common to everyone will be time for quiet. To book a place please contact Jo Ewing on 01889 562556 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
August
4/08
Quiet Saturdays, St Peter's Somersal Herbert
An Invitation to spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Each month a small group will meet with a common purpose. Prayer and meditation will be individual and in silence. The need for each person may be different, but we offer an opportunity to relax away from responsibilities, a time for reflection, a chance to draw closer to God, a chance to share your concerns if you wish. What will be common to everyone will be time for quiet. To book a place please contact Jo Ewing on 01889 562556 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
September
8/09
Quiet Saturdays, St Peter's Somersal Herbert
An Invitation to spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Each month a small group will meet with a common purpose. Prayer and meditation will be individual and in silence. The need for each person may be different, but we offer an opportunity to relax away from responsibilities, a time for reflection, a chance to draw closer to God, a chance to share your concerns if you wish. What will be common to everyone will be time for quiet. To book a place please contact Jo Ewing on 01889 562556 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pilgrimages
Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:58
Events - Pilgrimages
Opportunities for spiritual journeys being arranged by groups in the Diocese.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, February 2012 Canon Dave & Margaret Perkins are leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land 27th February – 7th March 2012. A comprehensive 10 day pilgrimage based in Jerusalem and the Galilee. Please ring 01332 341201 or email
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for further details. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Bishop Humphrey, 16 – 26 April 2012 “Our Eastertide pilgrimage will be an opportunity to renew our response to the call ‘Follow me’, which Jesus made to his disciples and extends to all of us, and to experience something of the reality of following Jesus in the land of His earthly ministry. We will walk in His footsteps in Nazareth and Capernaum and around the Galilean lakeside. We shall worship in Bethlehem and, in Jerusalem, follow Him from Bethany to Gethsemane and along the Way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of his death and resurrection” (Bishop Humphrey). £1695 flying from Heathrow, half-board, en-suite accommodation. Brochures (for Repton tour) from: Lightline Pilgrimages Ltd, 01992 576 065/ 0845 6106442,
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, www.lightline.org.uk. Pilgrimage / Tour of Malta, 18 – 25 April 2012 The Revd Peter and Carol Paine invite you to join them on a pilgrimage/tour of Malta where St Paul was shipwrecked on his final journey to Rome. The dates are 18th to 25th April 2012. We will be travelling with Worldwide Christian Travel who are offering the tour at a cost of £1095 which includes flight, half board 4* hotel, air-conditioned coach, guide, gratuities and service charges. Please contact Peter for full itinerary and brochure on 01704 809517 or
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Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 7th to 13th May 2012. Leeds Bradford Airport to Rome. Fully escorted by English speaking guide. Air conditioned coaches. Four nights near St. Peter's Square. Two nights in Assisi. Half board. Entrance fees as in itinerary. Interested? Contact Fr. Malcolm Ainscough 01246 232486 or
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 10 – 17 October 2012 Revd Terry Williams (Denby Group of Churches in Heanor Deanery) is organising a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 10th to 17th October 2012. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus. A spiritual experience is guaranteed in this most holy place. call Terry on 01332 880284 or email
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for details. The tour is provided by McCabe Travel.


