Treemendous

You're on light duties' I was told, which I completely misinterpreted. Instead of putting my feet up, I was required to hang lights, affix baubles and generally liaise with the expert team obviously on loan from London's west end

Actually what really happened was while the three pictured did the hard work, I stood around on 'media' duties, hung the lights wrong, moved the tree about six inches and attached about three baubles.

The result, however, speaks for itself and I hope you'll be visiting over the Christmas period to see for yourself!

Toy Service

We are, as a church, contributing to the collection of toys for local children and teens whose families can't afford to get them Christmas presents. Some are Ukrainian refugees.

The scheme is headed by Councillor Annette Evans, who will be coming to talk to us about it on 3rd December.

Munch with Music - December 2023

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 6th December 2023 featuring Charlotte Jane Kennedy, soprano, and Frasier Hickland on the piano.

You are invited to bring your own ‘Munch’.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits from 12:15pm, with the performance starting at 12:45pm and lasting about 45 minutes.

The following Munch will be on 7th February 2024, with Chamber Music Ensembles from Caterham School.

Christmas Market 2023

St John's is in Church Walk with a Game of Chance from 11am to 5pm, drop by and try your luck!

Red Riding Hood - 26 November 2023

Saltmine Theatre Company have been bringing professional, high quality productions of much loved Christmas shows to Caterham for many years. Re-written to reflect a Christian message and set of values, these have been very popular.

A re-telling of this classic show Red Riding Hood, by Saltmine Theatre Company, reflecting Christian values at 5pm Sunday, 26th November at Oasis Academy Couldson.

Tickets £10 adult, £5 concessions and £25 family (2 adults and 2 children). Suitable for all the family from aged 5 upwards. For more information and to book tickets please go to the production web site.

Dominic Felts and Pietro Lacopini - Munch with Music November 2023

Dominic and Pietro are alumni of Trinity Laban Conservatoire. We have extracts from their Love and Wonder recital in this video.

They created a rich ambience throughout their performance which was greatly appreciated by the audience. We were even treated to an encore (a first in my MwM experience), Ain't Misbehavin'.

I trust they will be able to revisit us in the future.

The full programme was:

Jonathan Dove - The Sailor Boy

Muriel Herbert - Loveliest of Trees

Muriel Herbert - Tewksbury Road

Franck - Nocturne

Schumann - Mondnacht

Finzi - It was a lover and his lass

Vaughan Williams - Silent Noon

Ravel - Chanson romanesque

Ibert - Chanson à Dulcinée

Britten - The Sally Gardens

Teresa del Riego - Homing

Rogers & Hammerstein - Some Enchanted Evening

My apologies for the video quality, a light balance issue is the cause.

Hear Here Clinic on Thursday 2nd November

A free service for people with NHS hearing aids includes:

Basic maintenance - Battery supply - Cleaning and Re-tubing - Trouble-shooting - Advice

Please do come along if you need advice, support, maintenance or batteries for your NHS hearing aid.

St John's Caterham Christmas Fair

In the Church Hall, Clareville Road, Caterham

Free entry

Stalls Include:
Refreshments
Lunches (from 12 noon)
Raffle
Gifts
Cakes
Cards
Books
Games and Toys
Make and Take

Pizza and Pasta Quiz Night

Tickets £15 per person, pizza or pasta included in the price. Teams up to a maximum of 6 people.
All profits going to St. John’s Church.

Please let us know the number of tickets you'd like, whether you’d like pizza or pasta to eat, and of any allergies or dietary requirements.

Date: Friday 27th October 2023, time: 7pm
Place: St. John’s Church Hall, Clareville Road, Caterham, CR3 6LA (church postcode)
Park: In the local roads - Morrisons closes the car park shortly after the store closes at 9pm.

Please bring with you something to drink - alcoholic or non-alcoholic and your own glasses & cutlery, plus money for the Raffle.

Looking forward to a very enjoyable evening!

Please note, no information supplied for the administration of this quiz will be kept beyond 31 December 2023.

Munch with Music - November 2023

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 1st November 2023 featuring Dominic Felts, bass baritone, and Pietro Lacopini on the piano.