your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
There is no live stream this Sunday as we are gathering in Poole Keynes for a Benefice Holy Communion.
Notices for Sunday 24th May 2026
Whit Sunday
Today
Tarlton Holy Communion BCP at 8am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Poole Keynes Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Pepita Walker
This week
Monday, 25th May
No Little Fishes or Youth Club this week due to the bank holiday.
Thursday, 28th May
Funeral of Marion Gilliland to be streamed from Macclesfield in the village hall at 2.45pm. This will be followed by tea, biscuits and cake.
Friday, 29th May
Sportily ‘Couch to 5k’ – Fitness, friendship and fun! 8 week programme - £20. All genders and ages welcome, designed for beginners, Whatsapp group for support. Meet outside The Tavern Inn, Kemble – 6-6.45pm. For more information, contact: karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk or head to the Sportily website.
Saturday, 30th May
‘Our Voice, Our Vision – Shaping our Future Together’ – Somerford Keynes village hall, 10.30am-3pm. All are invited to join us as we share ideas and plan the way forward for our benefice with our new priest-in-charge; Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock. Bring and share lunch. Please RSVP to Toto Walls – office@thamesheadchurches.org.uk
Prayer
Next Zoom Prayer Meeting: Tuesday 8:30 – 9:00 am
Next Zoom Night Prayer (Compline) 9:00 pm: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (via the website).
Time Out : Tuesdays during term time for men and women roughly 25-50 (alternating). 8-9.30pm in Kemble or online. Please speak to Matt or Cadie Aspray for more information.
Kemble House Home Group, Wednesdays 7.30pm. Please contact Jill Kingston for further information.
Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.
Next Week: Sunday, 31st May
Coates Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Kemble Morning Prayer at 10am followed by APCM led by Mark Wilton and Martin Kingston
Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Judith Cutler and Tom Barrow
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Dates for the diary
Wednesday, 3rd June
Sportily ‘Strong Mums’ session at The Old Department Store, Cirencester. A supportive session for Mums after having a baby, focussed on rebuilding fitness, prioritising wellbeing and learning simple games and acitivites to enjoy with your children at home. Children are welcome too. 10-11am in the Kids Stuff area. To find out more, email karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk
Saturday, 6th June
Highland Games and Dog Show at Edgeworth Polo Club from 1-4pm. Highland games, dog show, polo games, raffle, bar and BBQ, face painting, climbing wall, stands, stalls and entertainment.
Sunday, 7th June
Rodmarton Big Lunch at Rodmarton Village Hall 12 noon- 4 pm Please join us for a delicious Summer Lunch, with festivities, food and friends. Pimm’s and Wine Bar, Big Pudding and Cake Auction, Floral Table Decoration Competition, Fun Dog Show and Agility Course, Tug of War and traditional Children’s Games. For enquiries and tickets: 07974 422272 or 07896 311924.
Saturday, 13th June
Save the date! Somerford Keynes Open Garden and Family Fun Afternoon kindly hosted by Sissy and Richard Needham at Croft House. 2-4pm. Tea and cakes, Pimm’s, raffle, a Wall of Bids, children’s games, stalls of second hand books and preserves and an opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds and Arboretum of Croft House.
Monday, 15th June
Sustainable church flowers event at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton – launch of the SCF award scheme, talk, short film, flower demonstration and refreshments. Hosted by Stroud and Cirencester Deaneries. 9.30am-12.30pm. Price: £10. Bookings: Rosemary Bailey meajrb@aol.com
'The way we adorn our churches reflects the care and reverence we hold for God's creation'.
Tuesday, 16th June
Thameshead Ladies Connection (TLC) – Summer Charity Soirée. Anne Linstrum and The Alpha Trio will entertain us with a musical variety concert. Pimm’s and strawberry treats. All proceeds go to Signpost Cirencester – cash or card donations welcome. Kindly hosted by Jill Kingston at Kemble House, 7.15-9pm.
Thursday, 25th June
Community screening of the ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’ at the RAU from 7.30-10pm.
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:🌧️ Extreme weather,🍞 Food security,🏥 Health, 💷 Cost of living.
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27th November last year with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK. After the film there will be a short open discussion in which we'll explore what it means for us and our community, and what we can do, both personally and collectively, to respond to what we've learned.
For further information and to book tickets, please visit: Get tickets – People's Emergency Briefing - Community Screening in Cirencester – Parkinson Lecture Theatre @ Royal Agricultural University
Saturday 4th – Tuesday 7th July
‘Letters from the Global South’ – an exhibition organised by Cirencester Deanery at St John the Baptist Church, Cirencester. Letters and artwork from children on the frontline of the climate and nature crisis – their stories, their world and what we can do to help. 10am-4pm daily.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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