Findon Furlong
The Parish of Findon, Clapham and Patching
Walking together in the way of Christ and sharing his love with others
Welcome to our Parish Website
Save the date!
Saturday 22nd June - 10:00 till 12:00
Findon Church Open Morning
We extend a warm welcome to everyone​
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Have a try at bellringing
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Guided tour of St John’s Church history
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Activities for children and teenagers
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Tea / coffee / snacks available
Saturday 15th June
Graham Kendrick concert in Findon Church
Only a few tickets left!
Contact Graham Langford: ewes16.gl@gmail.com
Notice Board
Sunday, 21st April
8.00am Holy Communion at Findon
9.30am Eucharist at Findon
10.00am Eucharist at Clapham
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Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
This will be held at 10.45am on Sunday 12th May in Findon Church. All welcome.
Sunday, 2nd June, Worship & Praise
The Salvation Army will be playing at our service at 10am at Findon Church.
Save the date!
Parish Home Group
We have a Home Group where a number of people meet to grow in faith in a relaxed setting and to get to know and support one another. If you would like to know more, or to take part in it, please speak to Jean Burden or Helena, or contact the Parish Office.
Church Cleaning
If you feel able to help with this, even if only on an occasional basis, we would be incredibly grateful. Please speak to
Helena.
Refreshments
We meet in fellowship after the service for a chat over a cuppa. If you would like to be part of the 'refreshments' team at Findon, please contact Tessa McCormick:
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"Cornerstone"
If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument and are interested in joining our parish band, please contact Graham at fishponds185@tiscali.co.uk
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Access to Findon Church
The gates to Findon Church are locked automatically overnight. Pedestrian access through the side gate is still available.
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Graves in our churchyard
The Church of England has a strict policy on what is permitted in Churchyards. Please follow this link for more information
Messy Church
Crafts, activities, a talk and
songs, all linked to a bible
theme. Come and join in the
fun on the first Tuesday of the
month (term time only) in Findon Village Hall from 3.30-5.30pm. To finish the session, we sit down for a meal together.
If you would like to know more, or if you feel you would like to join our band of helpers, click here.
See pictures from previous sessions in our Gallery or on Facebook. .
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Lambstails
For babies, toddlers and their parents/ carers. In Findon Village Hall on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am.
For more information contact Sue Stone:
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Light Lunch @ 1pm
The last Tuesday in the month in Findon Village Hall, £6. Profits to the Macmillan Cancer Fund. Everyone welcome.
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Tea @ 2
Clapham & Patching Village Hall,
every Tuesday from 2-3pm. £1
Please join us for a cuppa and a chat.
If the weather is fine, this will now be at Dulaney House. All welcome!
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Pastoral Group
Our Parish Pastoral Group is there for anybody within our parish. We also keep in contact with baptisms, weddings and the bereaved. Please contact the Rectory if either you or anyone you know needs a visit.
Treasurer Role
We are still looking for two people to take on the finance role in the Church. Contact the parish office for more information.
Bluebell Walk Sunday 28th April
Starting at Clapham Church at 2pm and walking round private areas of Clapham Woods courtesy of Mr Clem Somerset. Followed by tea at the church.
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Vintage Car Rally at Findon Place
Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, 10am -3pm
A great day out, lots of interesting cars and motorcycles, bbq and tea tent. Admission free, donations much appreciated.
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War in Ukraine
We continue to pray for the situation in Ukraine. For a message from the Diocese, click here.
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Findon Defibrillators
There are now three defibrillators in Findon village: at the Village Stores adjacent to the Notice Boards, at 1 Nepcote on the flint wall facing Nepcote Green, and outside the Village Hall.
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Useful links
For information about other organisations in the Parish and wider community, click on Useful Links in the menu bar.
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Safeguarding
We wish to promote a safer church where everyone feels welcome and safe. This Parish is fully compliant with Diocesan Safeguarding regulations. Our Safeguarding Representative is Ann Hollyhomes:
safeguardingfcp04@gmail.com. To see
our policy for a safe church, click here.
Baptisms ~ Weddings ~ Funerals
Please contact the Parish Office.
Tel: 01903 873601 Email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
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The Church of England website is a source of helpful information on these life events.
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We work hard to develop ways in which we can meet the needs of the church family and the community.
We are united in our prayer and in caring for vulnerable members of our community through practical acts of service. Helena and Colin continue to pray for everyone.
If you have any specific prayer requests, please contact the Rectory.
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Rev Helena Buqué, Vicar, and Rev Colin Cox, Associate Vicar
c/o The Rectory, School Hill, Findon BN14 0TR
Tel: 01903 873601 - email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
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(Please note that Helena's rest days are Mondays and Fridays.
On these days enquiries should be made through the Parish Office.)