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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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Seated Yoga

Sarah Dunn — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:06:49 +0000

Starting on Tuesday 14th April, Vikki will be taking seated yoga classes in St. Matthew’s church room, Otterbourne. Classes will take place every Tuesday between 1-2 pm, If you would like to attend or like to know more, please email Vikki on vinyasawithvikki@gmail.com.

Everyone is welcome. Why not get fit while you sit?

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Easter Fun Day

Sarah Dunn — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:25:03 +0000

Come and join our Easter Fun Day on Saturday 11th April between 10 am – 1 pm at St. Matthew’s Church, Otterbourne. There will be games, crafts, face painting, tombolas and a raffle as well as refreshments. Also, brand new this year, there will be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic Trail around The Cranbury Estate starting at 9.30 am with last admission at 12 noon. The trail will start and end at St. Matthew’s Church. Entry is £1 per adult and children will be admitted for free.

Everyone is welcome to come to join in the fun. Why not come along?

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Sarah Dunn — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:14:44 +0000

A Teddy Bears’ Picnic trail will be held at The Cranbury Estate in Otterbourne on 11th April. The gates open at 9.30 am for families. This will be a lovely event with a chance to enjoy the outdoors together. More details to follow.

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Holy Week Services

Sarah Dunn — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:11:26 +0000

On Maunday Thursday, 2nd April, there will be a service at All Saints’, Compton at 11 am, including the traditional foot washing and a simple shared lunch, followed by an evening service at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne at 7.30 pm.

We begin Good Friday with a gathering at the Wayside Cross on Shawford Down, followed by a Walk of Witness to All Saints’, Compton, where we will hold a Good Friday service followed by coffee and hot cross buns. At 12 noon, there is a service at St. Matthew’s Otterbourne, followed by a sung vigil from 1 pm to 3 pm. A reading of the Passion will take place at All Saints’, Hursley at 3pm.

On Easter Sunday we celebrate with joy the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. A Daybreak Service will be held at the Wayside Cross on Shawford Down, followed (as tradition happily dictates!) by bacon sandwiches. Later in the morning, Easter Day services with Family Communion will be held across our three churches at the usual times. There will also be a Sung Evensong for Easter Day at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne at 6 pm.

Whether you come along for a quiet moment of reflection, a traditional service or simply to enjoy community events in a beautiful setting, you will be made very welcome.

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