Upcoming Events
ARDINGLY SCHOOL CONCERT - MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER at 7PM
Date: October 15, 2018
ARDINGLY SENIOR SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT
MONDAY 15THOCTOBER AT 7PM,
ST MARY’S CHURCH
An opportunity to hear the very talented College Music Scholars as they perform a varied programme of choral and solo singing with music
from the 17thCentury to the present day.
Admission is free, all are welcome.
Refreshments available in the interval
MU Harvest Lunch
Date: October 11, 2018
Balcombe Mothers’ Union are hosting a Harvest Lunch on Thursday 11th October, 1.45pm, in the Parish Room. Proceeds will go to the MU Harvest Appeal which aids survivors of war and natural disasters. All are very warmly welcome to join us for a delicious lunch of homemade soup, bread, and apple crumble.
Tickets cost £7 email: balcombe.stmarys@gmail.com
WINDSOR AND ITS CASTLE COMMUNITY COACH TRIP - SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018
Date: September 29, 2018
Saturday 29th September 2018 travelling by coach from Balcombe to the interesting town of Windsor and its Castle. The Castle andSt George’s Chapel have been in the news recently for the Wedding of PrinceHarry and Meghan Markle – see where it all happened! Have your own opportunity to experience the wonder of the largest and oldest continuallyinhabited castle which has witnessed so much of this country’s history andpageantry having been home to 39 monarchs since William the Conqueror. Many of our former monarchs have been laid to rest in the chapel including King Henry VIII, King Charles I and the Queen Mother & Princess Margaret. The castle experienced a serious fire in 1992 and was lovingly and beautifully restored by traditional craftsmen – see the results for yourself. The town of Windsor is on the banks of the River Thames and has some lovely shops and places to find refreshment – there will be time to explore.
Recent Events
PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES IN YOUR OLD KIT BAG AND SMILE, SMILE, SMILE! - SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
Date: September 16, 2018
On Sunday September 16th, Balcombe had a chance to unite to remember and celebrate its role in World War One. Using the beautiful murals in the Victory Hall as our inspiration, we reflected on the events and joined in the old war time favourite songs and heard afresh the part Balcombe played in the Great War. With contributions from Balcombe School, The Victory Players and St Mary’s Choir. We thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful afternoon. Thank you to all those who arranged the event.
PARISH BBQ SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST 2018
Date: August 19, 2018
Annual Parish BBQ. Parish Room, Balcombe from 12noon.
All welcome.
Tickets via balcombe.stmarys@gmail.com.
Birchanger Open Gardens 2018
Date: May 5, 2018
St George's Songs of Praise at 6pm
Date: April 22, 2018
Songs of Praise Service on Sunday 22nd April at 6pm for St George’s Day.
Mothers' Union Coffee Morning
Date: April 14, 2018
MOZART REQUIEM - SATURDAY 17TH MARCH 2018 at 7.15pm
Date: March 17, 2018
MOZART REQUIEM
A candlelit performance by
Coro Nuovo
and Music Director Andrew Rees
Saturday 17th March 2018 – 7.15pm
St Mary’s Church, Balcombe
Tickets : £12.50 (Concessions £10.00)
available from :
Shop : Threads, Balcombe
Email : tickets@coronuovo.org.uk
Phone : 07740 946276
Web : coronuovo.org.uk/online-tickets
QUIET DAY - FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2018
Date: February 9, 2018
Parish Quiet Day - February 9th 2018
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English Arts Chorale Concert - Sunday 10th December 2017 at 4.30pm
Date: December 11, 2017
We had a wondeful concert with Christmas music and readings, plus an opportunity to join in singing some of our favourite carols. We are very grateful to the English Arts Chorale for, once again, coming to St Mary's Balcombe.
FAREWELL TO REV DESMOND AND MRS PENNIE BURTON
Date: September 30, 2017
FAREWELL TO REV DESMOND AND MRS PENNIE BURTON
Parish Outing to Buckingham Palace and Clarence House
Date: August 11, 2017
Parish Outing
Balcombe Arts Weekend
Date: March 5, 2017
VILLAGE ARTS WEEKEND - Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March at St Mary’s Church
Friday 3rd at 7pm: 'Balcombe Feast of Music', this Concert celebrated the huge amount of talent in our village.
Saturday 4th: Choral Workshop day on J S Bach's majestic St Matthew Passion, followed by a performance to which everyone was invited. Led by Les Olive, director of English Arts Chorale. Tenor: Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts
Sunday 5th at 3 pm (refreshments from 2.30pm) sees 'In Conversation', an open forum of chat and music, where Janet Canetty-Clarke talked with St Mary's Director of Music, Jeff Lloyd-Roberts, about her fascinating life.
Throughout the weekend: Exhibition of Art by Local Artists, including Tessa Land-Smith, Michael Noble, Ross Thomson, Julie Rezac, as well as pupils from Balcombe School.
Balcombe Feast of Music
Date: March 5, 2017
FRIDAY 3rd MARCH 2017 at 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Church
A BALCOMBE FEAST OF MUSIC!
The whole village will join forces for this
Musicals-themed concert
Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Date: March 5, 2017
St Mary’s Church, Balcombe
Saturday 4th March 2017
10.00am until 4.00pm
Join us for a Workshop on
Bach’s
St Matthew Passion
In Conversation with Janet Canetty-Clarke
Date: March 5, 2017
JANET CANETTY-CLARKE
‘In Conversation’
SUNDAY, 5thMARCH at 3pm
Balcombe’s own Janet Canetty-Clarke is part of European Musical History. This remarkable lady will be talking with Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts (Director of Music at St Mary's) about her life, work and travels. You will be fascinated by her ground breaking life and there will be an opportunity for you also to ask Janet questions at this very special event.
There will be refreshments served beforehand from 2.30pm and an opportunity afterwards to take a last look at the exhibition of art work which will be on display. Entrance is free.
Art Exhibition
Date: March 5, 2017
ART EXHIBITION
St Mary’s Church, Balcombe
This is a special opportunity to view the enormous and varied range of work by Artists in our community.
Artists involved will include Tessa Land-Smith; Michael Noble; Julie Rezac and her workshop students; Ross Thomson; and pupils of Balcombe School
Friday 3rd March 10 am to 6pm
Saturday 4th March 4pm to 8pm
Sunday 5th March 11am – 3pm
Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving
Date: October 2, 2016
Silent Auction
Date: July 2, 2016 by: Rosy Telford
SILENT AUCTION
St Mary's Church, Balcombe
SATURDAY 2nd JULY
Pre-VIEWINGS FROM 4.00pm
and BIDS between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm
with Light Refreshments
Hampstead Choristers
Date: June 20, 2016
CONCERT
Sunday 19th June at 4pm
at St Mary’s, Balcombe
THE CHORISTERS of
HAMPSTEAD PARISH CHURCH
with David Moore, Piano/Organ
Programme to include choral pieces and vocal/instrumental solos.
Enjoy some beautiful music followed by afternoon tea!
Donations towards our Church refurbishment will be gratefully received on the day
H M Queen's 90th Birthday
Date: June 10, 2016 by: RT
Needlework Workshop
Date: May 12, 2016
Several very enjoyable workshops have taken place recently, including bread making, music, flower arranging, bell ringing, needlework and quilting, cards and crafts and a chinese cookery demonstration.
Ardingly Prep School Concert
Date: May 6, 2016 by: RT
Ardingly Prep School gave us yet another wonderful concert on 6 May, raising some £400 for our major projects fund.
Trip to Highclere
Date: May 2, 2016
Over 50 people enjoyed a trip to Highclere (better known as Downton Abbey) on 2 May.
The windows are back!
Date: May 1, 2016
The restoration of the East End windows has now been completed and they are now back in their full glory.
Rogation Sunday
Date: May 1, 2016
The sun came out for Rogation Suday on the 1st of May. Maybe some of the seeds that were scattered will make the most of the good weather and grow.
Victory Players' Wine Man's Bluff - Saturday 12 March 2016
Date: March 14, 2016
Follow the link below for details.
Dedication of new altar cloth
Date: July 1, 2015
July 2015- The dedication of the new altar cloth (designed and made by Paul Milton) by Fiona Windsor, the Archdeacon of Horsham.
Parish visit to Blenheim Palace
Date: July 1, 2015
July 2015
Parish Information
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Haywards Heath Road
Balcombe
West Sussex RH17 3PA
Tel: +44(0)1444 811249
