Ophelia Gordon on piano - Munch with Music - 4 June 2025

Nikolai Kapustin: 'Between the Lines'

Ophelia was very keen that this composer should have more exposure and with very good reason. What sounds like improvised jazz style piano music is not, with each flourish carefully scored by the composer. The result is beautiful and was played beautifully.

Kapustin: Big Band Sounds, Op. 46
Kapustin: Contemplation, Op. 47
Kapustin: 8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40

I did hear tentative arrangements being made for Ophelia's next visit, which judging by the enthusiasm of the audience will be very popular.

Treasure hunt, treasure found

For those who had a go at finding the treasure (genuine chocolate gold), the lucky winner was Tony who correctly guessed it was in B2 (presumably hidden in a cave in the mountain).

The rain held off until 4pm, allowing a roaring trade in the car park for the very tasty Caribbean fare. The BBQ also was busy, and drinks from the mocktail bar were flowing.

Many people took advantage of the rain holding off to pop in, chance their arm with the tombola and raffle and cast a gaze over the merchandise on offer.

Four hours flew by and there was a no worries vibe to the Caribbean Summer Fair. Thanks to all who helped, all those who cooked, all those who came, saw and generously parted with their cash and especially thanks to Julie who pulled it all together 😃

Caterham Walk & Talk

Meeting again in White Knobs Park, Sunday June 15 at 2.30pm, and splitting into 2 routes;

Route 1 is an easy, flat walk for those with mobility impairments or who are unable to walk for long periods. This group will loop the park.
Route 2: slightly more difficult with uneven ground and some uphill spots - this group will make their way into the wooded area above the park and back around.

The walk should take around 40 minutes total, and we will come back together at the end for a social time. Bring some drinks and snacks to share if you can. It is weather dependent. Dogs are welcome but please keep them under control.

The aim of the group is to encourage community and friendship building and wellbeing (physical, mental and spiritual).

We are run by St John's Church but open to all & free to attend. email stjohnschurchcaterham@outlook.com for more information and check our Facebook for updates on the day (especially in terms of weather!)

There will be the option of a wildflower scavenger trail.

Please make sure you bring water for yourselves and your dogs, suitable clothing and footwear, suncream and medication. If it is very hot we do not recommend bringing dogs and small children for safety reasons.

Jaimee

Picnic in the Field

- All are welcome

- Bring and share a picnic with friends

- Games and fun for all

- Get to know others in the Deanery

Further Information

- A great opportunity to come and have fun and meet others who are part of our Church family in Tandridge Deanery

- Please come prepared for the British summer weather, and do bring something to sit on.

- There will be parking on the Glebe field (see map)

- Toilet facilities are provided

- Dogs welcome

For more details contact Susan Gibbin.

Changes for the First Sunday of the month

The first Sunday of the month looks different from 1 June 2025.

Together@10 - a half hour informal service accompanied by the newly formed Music Group and led by our vicar, Jaimee Summers.

The monthly 8am Book of Common Prayer service moves from the 4th to the 1st Sunday in the month. Worship God at the beginning of your Sunday.

Bell Sunday 2025

May 25 is Bell Sunday at St John's and Milica will continue the journey through the history and significance of bell ringing in the Church.

Munch with Music - June 2025

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 4th June 2025 featuring Ophelia Gordon on piano playing some Jazz inspired pieces.

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 2nd July 2025, with Fiona Hosford on the harp.

Caribbean Fair

Saturday 7th June 2025, 11:30am to 3:0pm.

St John's Church Hall
Clareville Road
Caterham

Parking available in Croudace Cark Park, Tupwood Lane, CR3 6XQ

Caribbean Food
BBQ
Cocktail Bar (non-alcoholic)
Plant Stall
Flip-flop Throwing
Smashing China
Tombola & Raffle
Books CDs
Pre-loved Goods and Toys
and more!

Bishop Martin's Diocesan Climate Pilgrimage

June 8th - St Peter and St Paul, Chaldon to St Mary's, Farleigh via St Luke, Whyteleafe (7.5 miles)

June 9th - St Mary's, Farleigh to St Michael and All Angels, South Beddington via St Matthew's, Croydon (10.5 miles)

June 10th - St Michael and All Angels, South Beddington to St Barnabas, Southfields via Christ Church, Colliers Wood (11 miles)

June 11th - St Barnabas, Southfields to Holy Trinity and St Matthias, Tulse Hill via Immanuel and St Andrew, Streatham (10.5 Miles)

June 12th - Holy Trinity and St Matthia, Tulse Hill to St Alfege, Greenwich (10 miles)

June 13" St Alfege, Greenwich to Southwark Cathedral (10.5 miles)

You are encouraged to join for a day, part of a day or the whole week and each day we will be looking at parishes through the lens of climate breakdown and hoping to hear people's stories of their patches of God's creation.

Annual Parochial Church Meetings 2025

On the 18th May we have our Annual Parish meetings. This is the time of year when we report on our achievements in the previous year, as well as elect our Churchwardens (and deputies) and Trustees to our PCC.

Papers for the meeting have been sent out via email, but some hard copies are also be available at the back of Church. It would be great to see many of you at the meeting which starts at 11.45am, after the service.

If you would be interested in finding out more about being a PCC member or Churchwarden, then please talk to Jaimee, Susan and Julie or one of the other current members of the PCC; Zoe Roberts, Alan Cooke, Dawn Bourne, Linda Chanagasubby, Judi Saville, Sarah Hadley, Maggie Smith and Philippa Baker. We could really do with your help.

A description of the role and nomination forms are at the back of Church so do have a read to see if you are eligible and find two people to support your nomination.

We also have vacancies for PCC Secretary and PCC Treasurer – you don’t have to be a trustee to take on these roles and again if you feel you could offer your help please do talk to Jaimee, Julie or Susan ideally before the 18th May. These roles are currently being done by a Churchwarden, but this is extra work load on top of what a Churchwarden needs to do. PLEASE DO CONSIDER if you could do one of these roles. You don’t need to be an accountant to be Treasurer.

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