This is an information page on various church and local activities
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Lidbrook Benefice Christian Aid
May Challenges and Activities 2026 
This year, we shall be undertaking a number of events to publicise and raise money for Christian Aid's appeal for Kenya. In order to complete the 70k in May challenge we have started by:
For details about participating in and signing up to the Bristol Diocese Pilgrimage, on 20, 21 and 22 May, please see the Bristol Diocese Pilgrimage webpage. In addition, we shall be:
Please help us to support Christian Aid by donating here Thank you! 
Musica Medievalis comes to Colerne
On Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm), in the parish church of St John the Baptist, Marco Cannavo and Steve Tyler present Musica Medievalis, an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe. Featuring hurdy-gurdy and its early predecessors, alongside harp, lute, citole, portative organ, bladder pipe, and tambourine, the concert explores rhythms and melodies from both sacred and secular traditions, interpreted with imaginative freedom while remaining rooted in historical sources. According to Marco CAnnavo, you won't want to miss it! Tickets for the event are available here The Ride and Stride
for Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust will take place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 The annual Ride and Stride, a sponsored event supporting Wiltshire’s Historic Churches Trust, will take place on Saturday, 12 September. Lidbrook Benefice has supported this event for over 40 years and this year will be no exception. We have not decided upon a route yet, so please watch this space for information.
Half of the money raised will go to Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust and the other half will come back to us in Lidbrook Benefice. 
Women’s Retreat to Lee Abbey 30th Jan - 1st Feb 2026
This year's Lidbrook Benefice Women’s Retreat took place on the weekend of January 30th - February 1st, 2026, at Lee Abbey in Devon. This was our fourth trip to this beautiful Christian retreat centre. The retreat provides an opportunity for rest, time with the Lord and as much fellowship or solitude as you feel you would like. It’s a beautiful place to get outside into Creation and feel its restorative power. There are Services and events organised by our hosts that you are welcome to take or leave. The pace is gentle and unhurried. Our beautiful, new wedding cloth is here!
Our new Wedding Cloth is here, all ready for this year's brides and grooms. Revd Pat cleverly coordinating her jumper, is accompanied by Susi, creator and teacher, Julie, quilting expert assistant, Annette (churchwarden and sewer), Karen and Karen (both sewers). With thanks to all the lovely volunteers who helped to make this possible. The cloth will decorate the table on which brides and grooms will sign the Marriage Register and their marriage Document. Watch this space for news of THIS YEAR'S Sewing Project, which will be brought to you by Wild Colerne and Colerne Eco Church. We thank you God for your beautiful Creation. 
Our Eco-Church Summer Sewing Project has been completed!
Our summer Eco-Church Sewing Project has been completed! The beautiful altar cloth was used for the first time at our Family Harvest Festival service. 
A huge thank you and well done to Strings Incognito for a wonderful, enjoyable performance on Saturday, 18 April 2026 and also to all those who came and supported Corsham Churches Foodbank.
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Giving, Charity and Mission Work
For information on giving to the church and on charity and mission work, please see our Giving, Charity and Mission Work page here 
Open House
Everyone is invited to come for a cup of tea or coffee and a chance to chat and make friends every Thursday in church. Open House is not a fundraiser and no charge will be made for the refreshments. Thursdays 10.15am (following 09.45am Holy Communion). You are most welcome to come to Open House even if you have not been to the service. 
Women's Evening Bible Study
There are two evening groups - a Wednesday Group and a Thursday Group - which both meet on the 2nd and 4th weeks of months during school term times. Contact Karen for more information by clicking here Ladies' Daytime Bible Study Tuesdays 1.45-3.30 pm Held at various venues. Contact Margaret Edmonds on 01225 742837 for more information. Little Larder
The church operates a Little Larder, which provides non-perishable food and toiletries to those in need. The items are held in small cupboards located in the South Porch of the church and they are available on an anonymous, self-help basis at any time of the day and night. Please take what you need and replenish the items when and/or if you can. Alpha
Explore Life / Faith / Meaning Alpha offers the opportunity to explore and discuss the Christian faith in a relaxed and friendly environment. Should you wish to find out more about Alpha generally, please visit Alpha UK. The website also enables you to find an available Alpha near you. Alpha in our area follows the Alpha UK programme and is registered with Alpha UK. The Alpha sessions are offered once a year. Should you wish to know more about Alpha in the area, please contact the Alpha Team here. 
Bell-ringing New bellringers always welcome! Fun, a bit of exercise and team work, sometimes followed by refreshment. Should you wish to find out more, please contact the bellringing team here. Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm 
Church floodlighting Anyone wishing to arrange for the Church Floodlighting to be turned on, perhaps in memory of a loved one, should contact Derek and Julie Burgess on 01225 743999. Covid measures in church
We are mindful that Covid and other respiratory diseases are still circulating and seek to take a responsible position in offering protection to those who are vulnerable. We therefore ask you to consider:
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