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Hursley Fete

Sarah Dunn — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:09:48 +0000

Come and join us at John Keble Primary School, Hursley on Saturday 20th June from 11.30 am – 3 pm in support of the school, All Saints’ Church and HVCA. There will be a bouncy castle, a bbq, a bar, a tombola and lots more.

Parking will be available at IBM.

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Otterbourne Summer Festival

Sarah Dunn — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:49:12 +0000

Join us for a fantastic afternoon celebrating our local musicians and dancers! It’s sure to be an afternoon jam-packed full of fun!

So bring a picnic blanket, enjoy a drink from our well-stocked bar and food from our locally sourced BBQ, and make an afternoon of it! We’re looking forward to welcoming you.

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Keep the dates

Sarah Dunn — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:13 +0000

All three of our churches have events planned during the month of June.

The dates for your diary are as follows: Hursley Fete – 20th June; Compton Flower Festival – 27th June; Otterbourne Festival – 28th June.

More details will follow nearer the date. However, if you are able to offer help manning stalls or volunteering in any way, please speak to at Hursley, Sophie at Compton or Katherine at Otterbourne.

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Compton – Sunday 14th June

Sarah Dunn — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:30 +0000

There will be no service at All Saints’, Compton on 14th June due to the Compton 10k and Community Fete which is being organised by All Saints’ school.

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Art in the Church, All Saints’ Church, Compton

Sarah Dunn — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:20:43 +0000

Artists Wendy Bramall and Veronica Bliss will be displaying their work in church this weekend, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May. Veronica and Wendy will be in church to talk about the exhibition on Saturday between 10.30 am – 3.00 pm and on Sunday between 12.00 – 2 pm.

There will be framed and original work and greeting cards for purchase.

Entrance is free and tea, coffee and cakes will be available.

Drop in to support and chat to our local artists

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Parentalk

Sarah Dunn — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:17:22 +0000

Do you have a young person in your family that you struggle to talk to and understand? Are you worried about the stresses of parenting a teenager? Come and listen and share with other parents some of the stresses and conflict that arise when communicating with teens.

We are holding the event on Tuesday 12th May at 7.30 pm in Otterbourne

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Question Time

Sarah Dunn — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:34 +0000

On Saturday 9th May at 7.30 pm, you are invited to join us in St. Matthew’s Church, Otterbourne for a light-hearted ‘Question Time’ featuring our own local celebrated panel to talk and answer your questions.. Panel members include: Rev’d Patrick Webb, Danny Chambers MP, Martin Geraghty, Headmaster at Otterbourne Primary School and Miss Lucy Morris. Our Chairperson is Mr. John Pitman.

There will be no charge for the event and we will be serving wine and cheese. However, a donation plate will be available.

Do come along and join us even if you do not have a question to ask. It should be an enjoyable evening.

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All Saints’, Hursley APCM

Sarah Dunn — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:08:56 +0000

The annual meeting will take place on Sunday 26th April at 11 am following the Family Communion service. There will be a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch after the meeting, giving everyone an opportunity to catch up with or meet new friends.

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Upcoming dates for your diary

Sarah Dunn — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:57 +0000

We have a number of events and social occasions being planned across the benefice. Details of the events will follow:

Otterbourne Summer Festival – 28th June; Hursley Fete 20th June; Compton Flower Festival – 27th June

If you would like to volunteer to help on the day at any of these events, the relevant planning teams would be very grateful for your help. Please speak to Patrick or contact our Administrator, Dawn, who can refer you to the appropriate people.

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Story Shop

Sarah Dunn — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:55:45 +0000

Our next Story Shop will take place on Sunday 26th April at 4 pm. We will gather at All Saints’, Compton with cookies and a drink.

Everyone will receive a warm welcome.

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