2012 - the 150th Anniversary of St Stephen’s Church

In 2012, the Parish of Barbourne St Stephen will celebrate its 150th anniversary.
We plan to mark the occasion with a number of events throughout the year.

Planned events include:
Saturday 28 January
Burns’ Night Supper
Saturday 21 April
Concert: Hereford Police Male Voice Choir
Sunday 13 May
Rogation Sunday - Beating the Bounds of the Parish,
with shared picnic lunch

Saturday 2 June
Parish Tea Party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Saturday 16 June
SUMMER FAIR
Saturday 30 June
Concert: Philomusica and supporting choirs
Sunday 15 July
Strawberry Delight
Wednesday 22 August
Special Eucharist Service to commemorate 150th anniversary of Dedication Service
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September
Flower Festival
Sunday 7 October
DEDICATION FESTIVAL SERVICE
October (Date TBC)
‘An Auctioneer’s Lot’ - an evening with Philip Serrell
October (Date TBC)
‘THe Lavender Legacy’
Saturday 17 November
ADVENT FAIR

There will also be monthly Prayer Meetings and a Bible Week; further details of these and other events will be posted on this page as plans become finalised.

We are looking at a number of ways of encouraging members of the community, including children at Perdiswell and Northwick Manor schools, to share in our celebrations. If you have an idea or like to contribute, please talk to Stuart Currie.