Men’s and Ladies Breakfast
The men meet at Little Harrowden Church T 9am and the ladies meet at the home of Gillian Walton at 9.30am, monthly on a Saturday morning usually on the second Saturday of the month. The men enjoy a Full English for £6 and to book in phone Andrew Henderson 019933 680378. The ladies enjoy a continental breakfast at a cost of £3 – to join her contact Gillian on [email protected]
Faith Explorers
Many people have questions about Church or faith or related tings they would like to talk about, but don’t have the opportunity. Maybe you are thinking of coming to Church, but have a few questions, maybe you have a faith, but want to learn more.
Come and join the Faith Explorers and this might help. We are a small group and meet via Zoom usually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Contact Gillian [email protected] 01933 557410 for a Zoom invitation.
Knit & Natter
A Knit & Natter group meet at Little Harrowden Church every other Monday afternoon from 2-4pm. All welcome. Tea/Coffee and cake is served and you don’t have to knit to come along.
Community Coffee
Come and join us for tea/coffee and cake £1.50 each every Wednesday morning 10.45am-12noon at Little Harrowden Church. Everyone welcome.
Mothers’ Union
You don’t have to be a mother or female to come along to the Benefice Mother’s Union. Meetings are every month except August To find out more contact Linda Henderson on 01933 680378
Church Choirs
Both Orlingbury and Isham have church choirs. If you would like to join these choirs contact Ellie Wooding, [email protected] tel:07752068267 for more information about Orlingbury choir or Isham churchwardens regarding Isham Choir: Lesley Marriott 97990966075 or Lynn Hogg 01536 722351.
Upcoming rehearsals etc for Orlingbury Choir
Wednesday 14th January – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Sunday 18th January – Holy Communion at 11am
Wednesday 21st January – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Wednesday 28th January – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Wednesday 4th February – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Sunday 8th February – 6pm Choral Evensong (Rehearsal 4pm)
Wednesday 11th February – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Sunday 15th February – Holy Communion at 11am
Wednesday 25th February – Choir Practice at 7:30pm (TBC)
Wednesday 4th March – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Sunday 8th March – John Rutter Concert in Church. (Arrangements TBC)
Wednesday 11th March – Choir Practice at 7:30pm
Sunday 15th March – Holy Communion for Mothering Sunday at 11am
Easter Choir Practices TO BE CONFIRMED
Saturday 4th April 6pm – Service of Light on Easter Eve
Bell Ringers
Isham, Orlingbury and Pytchley have bell ringing teams.
Contacts:
Orlingbury: Tim Samson 01933 402240
Isham: Margaret Buchanan
Pytchley: TBC
Orlingbury Lunch Club
Orlingbury’s group open to all meets at the Queen’s Head for lunch at 12.30 every first Thursday of the month. Lunch is £15 per head, the bar is open, there is a quiz, raffle and lots to talk about!
Contact Gillian Walton 0773803 164Brownies
Joseph Manning Trust
An old Village Charity that can give support to individual villagers in need and also sponsors village events such as OOAPS!, an annual professional Panto in the Village Hall and a couple of concerts during the year.
Contact Gillian Walton 0773803 1646
Orlingbury Eco Project
The project has already won a silver award from the Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust and is now striving for gold! Its in the Churchyard and the blog is also on this site. All volunteers welcome, to cut grass, sow seeds, weed, cut back shrubs, maintain our bug hotels, bird boxes and feeders etc.
Contact Emma Green 01933 402721