SERVICES for MAY in the church 
Sunday 4th Matins
Sunday 11th Communion
Sunday 18th Communion
Sunday 25th All Age Service    All Services at 10.30 unless shown otherwise
If you require gluten free communion bread, please let us know before the start of the service 
Be assured of a warm welcome at these services which are suitable for all ages. 
   
EVENSONG every Tuesday, 5.30pm at Graham and Ann Fowler’s House. Ring 780600 for details.        
BCP Communion Wednesday 7th May at 9.30am, followed by Prayer Group        

Please join us for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) on Sunday 11th May after the morning service. What is an APCM you may ask? It’s your opportunity to hear what’s been going on at St John’s during the last twelve months, to meet the people who make the decisions and to find out our plans for the future. It’s your church so please come along. All are welcome.

CHRISTIAN AID 
It’s Spring and gardens are burgeoning – but not everywhere. In countries where Christian Aid is working the climate crisis means growth and harvest are by no means certain. Hunger follows. If you’d like to help, please visit the plant stall in Phocle Green from 11-17th May or donate via an envelope. And thank you for your kindness.     Linda Cropper Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

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AT THE MILLENNIUM HALL: 
FOR THE YOUNG: 
LEGO@UB CLUB Saturday 3rd May Tea, coffee and cake for parents. Lots of Lego for kids. Free of Charge but donations welcome. Adult fans of Lego (AFOL’s) are also especially welcome.
Please check social media for venue/time changes.

BABY SENSORY Monday mornings during termtime. Call Annabel Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

LITTLE SWALLOWS Friday mornings. Activities for under 5s. Call Nicky Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

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FIT AND ACTIVE: 
KEEP FIT Tuesdays, 10-11am. Call Jane Fray 01989 780383 or Michaela Johnson Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page. The class is designed to help improve your fitness, strength, balance and co-ordination to some great music! You work at your own pace. The first session is free; after that, the cost is £6 per session for a block monthly booking and £8.00 per session pay as you go.

INDOOR SHORT-MAT BOWLS Tuesday 20th, 7- 9pm, £2 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits. All abilities very welcome. Call Dave Powell Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page or just come along!

BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays 8-10pm all ages and skills. Call Steve Cracknell Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

TANGO Fridays but not every Friday. Check with Beryl Kirk Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

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SOCIAL:
COFFEE MORNING Saturday 3rd May 10.30-12am

SOCIAL AFTERNOON We look forward to seeing you for cake and chat on Monday 19th 2.30-4.30pm. 

QUILTERS 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-4pm. Call Sue Jones Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

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IT'S SEED AND SEEDLING TIME! What prizewinning specimens will you be nurturing for the Upton Bishop Produce Show? It's on 6th September so now is the time to start planning!

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UPTON BISHOP WI Last month we held our AGM and welcomed our new secretary, Gill Smith. Following this Senior Police Community Support Officer, Sue Berrett  gave a talk about home and cyber security.  We picked up useful tips and many of us rushed home to change our passwords and sign up to two-layer verification! We also attended a table top sale where we sold assorts of items as well as running the refreshment stall. Plans are coming together for the UBWI Dental Day which will promote the WIs national campaign - Dental Health Matters. At our craft and chat group we are busy making tooth bunting and tooth fairy pillows for the event. When we meet in May, we will have a demonstration of all the on-line resources that are available, free of charge, to members. This includes things like courses on computer programming, languages,  craft and exercise classes and many, many interested talks - something to suit everyone's taste. If you are interested in learning more about what the WI can offer you, please contact us. A warm welcome awaits you. Contact Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

WOMEN’S CIRCLE Offering a safe, non-judgemental space for women to connect, heal and learn from each other. Open to all women. Please contact Amy to enquire: Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

200 CLUB DRAW FOR APRIL  Lilah Wainman £20, Phil Jones  £10, Tallulah Harrison  £5

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS to: Jess and Josh Leighton, Caitlin and Jack Mason. Both couples were married in April.

WELCOME WISHES to Olly who has recently moved to Crow Hill

SYMPATHY to everyone who has recently lost or who is remembering a departed loved one.

BEST WISHES to everyone who is not too well, or who is undergoing or waiting for treatment at present. 

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THE CHURCH
 
Some good things to look forward to:
June 7th - Nature Survey Day in the churchyard in partnership with Churches Count on Nature.
Activities for adults and children, All welcome. TBC please contact Jane Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page to register interest.
July 4th - Midsummer Madness at the Millennium Hall
An evening of songs, sketches and music from the UB Past-its and the Blue Mesnies. There’s no charge for the entertainment but donations are welcome as always.
The Craft and Produce Show is back on 6th September. 
The lambs are back in my field, and I’ve got things sprouting in my greenhouse - it can only mean one thing – It’s time to start planting our veg gardens. With that in mind you might like to think about growing that longest bean, most perfect dahlia, or carrot that looks most like its owner. There’s plenty of time for painters, potters, photographers and all other crafters to get busy too. Classes will be announced nearer the time.

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THE MILLENNIUM HALL 
If you are interested in joining the Millennium Hall team, please get in touch: Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

HIRING THE HALL There is space in the diary for new events so please go online to book a date: visit uptonbishop.gov.uk and click on ‘Millennium Hall’ for booking info, or contact pollyannakay@gmail.com

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UPTON BISHOP PARISH COUNCIL (UBPC) 
Any parishioner can contact the UBPC at clerk@uptonbishop.gov.uk Parish Council meeting minutes are available on the Parish Council website. Six councillors, the clerk and ten members of the public attended the 1st April 2025 Parish Council meeting. The council voted to support the planning application by The Steppes for a first floor side extension. Under the update on planning applications the council heard that 150 representations had been made about the 40 holiday caravans (P241644) opposite Two Park Farm. 
   The new Phocle Green bus shelter is on order and the 30mph road markings on the Bromsash road have been repainted. The Millennium Hall is in need of new volunteers. 
   The lengthsman has been undertaking general maintenance and has repaired the bench at the bus stop. Three new sets of steps have been installed on footpaths and a fourth at Foxhall is due to be installed. All invoices were approved for payment.
   The next scheduled PC meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday 6th May. 

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