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.