This is an information page on various church and local activities
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Summer Holiday Club is here!
Summer Holiday Club will be at Colerne Primary School from 28 July to 1 August each morning from 10am to 12noon. For children 3 to 11 years old. For more information, please see our For Children page here
Lidbrook Benefice Christian Aid 2025
We had a super May with Lidbrook Benefice's fundraising activities in support of Christian Aid. Together, we raised over £2000.00! Thank you! We undertook four sections of the new Athelstan Pilgrim Way over four days and walking 70k during the month of May. The children (3-11yrs) completed their sponsored cycle ride on the Old Lucknam Road on Saturday,10th May. They were incredible, cycling 80 miles between them in one hour! Congratulations! On Thursday, 15th May we held a Community Concert at St John the Baptist, Colerne. Every performance was totally enchanting and it was quite the evening of discovery. The children - of all ages - were absolutely FABULOUS! The choirs held us all wrapt. Individuals entertained us. Each and every performance had us on the edge of our seats. What a show! We just so appreciate this community and the goodwill that everyone shares, one with another. Everyone has been enormous generous with their time in planning and rehearsing and in performing and it really paid off. It was a real Kingdom moment. Humbling and beautiful - thank you so very much. On Sunday, 18th May, Charlotte Scott of Christian Aid joined us at Colerne Parish Church to speak at our All-Age Family Service. To visit our Christian Aid page and to make a donation, please click here. Eco Church Activities
God's Acre - Count on Nature - Saturday, 7th June On Saturday, 7th June, from 2 to 4pm in the churchyard we had 'God’s Acre - COUNT ON NATURE' to which everyone was invited to identify as many species as they could find. Nature Day on Sunday, 8th June On Sunday 8th June from midday to 3,30pm there was a NATURE DAY organised by Wild Colerne. There were multiple stalls in the Market Place and churchyard, with all supporting NATURE: Eco church was there with seed bomb making and wild flower seed sewing in a pot, all our usual educational and awareness raising material from ARocha, God’s Acre etc, photographic display with audio support in the church building. An update on the swift hotel project. Film: Rave on for the Avon on Friday, 13th June The film follows the highs and lows of the Conham Bathers, Bristol’s clean water campaigners as they fight for the safety of wild swimming on their beloved Avon River. The Guardian gave this 2023 film four stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ saying: ‘Campaigning never looked so fun and friendly as it does in this joyous documentary' The film was shown in the church on Friday, 13th June from 7.30 to 9pm, with doors opening at 7pm. The event was organised by Wild Colerne in collaboration with St John the Baptist Eco Church, and supported by Colerne Parish Council. Donations to the work of Bristol and Avon Riverside Trust welcome. Our next Ride and Stride for Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust will take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Last year's Ride and Stride took place on Saturday, 14 September 2024. Thank you for your sponsorship of £621.25! Women's Retreat - Lee Abbey 2025
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 super Wild Colerne Nature Day was held on Sunday 23 June 2024
... with activities in the Market Square, Churchyard and Church.
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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. 
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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Bell-ringing
New bellringers always welcome! Fun, a bit of exercise and team work, sometimes followed by refreshment. Contact Jacqui Bradburn, 8 Fosseway Close 01225 743041 for information.
Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm
New bellringers always welcome! Fun, a bit of exercise and team work, sometimes followed by refreshment. Contact Jacqui Bradburn, 8 Fosseway Close 01225 743041 for information.
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.
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.
Colerne Parish Magazine
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Saturday market
Colerne’s famous Saturday Market, held in the Old School Hall. Recycle your household items, antiques and books etc by bringing and buying at this village institution. This activity is currently suspended, initially due to Covid, and is now under review. |
