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Cawston Group of Parishes - Cawston Parish Church
St Agnes Parish Church, serving God, working together in Cawston.
We continue to pray for those whose lives have been devastated by the war in Iran, but the effects of the war are also being felt here in Norfolk; many people have been shocked by the rapid leap in heating oil prices. If you're struggling to heat your home as a result of what's happening in the Middle East, check out the link below to see if you might be eligible for financial support from the Norfolk Heating Oil Crisis Fund. ![]()
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Norfolk Heating Oil Crisis Fund launched to combat rising costs - Norfolk County Council
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The Council has set up a £3 million crisis fund to support residents affected by the rise in heating oil prices.
If you're looking for something to do next week come and join us for Messy Easter in the church on Tuesday morning at 11am. We'll have a range of Easter crafts and activities plus an Easter Egg Hunt! All are welcome.
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It was fantastic to see this Norfolk choir performing at the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday.
Our friends at Scrapbox - Norfolk have started stocking pre-loved uniform for Reepham High School & College students! Yet another reason to go and visit!We are delighted to let you know we now have Reepham High School pre-loved uniform at Scrapbox!
Our next Lent talk on pilgrimage is this afternoon at St Edward's Badersfield Community Churchhurch starting at 2pm. All are welcome as we find out about a new pilgrimage route in north Norfolk.
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All are welcome this evening as we pray for peace.
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All are welcome in Aylsham this afternoon as we hear from Rev'd Miriam Fife about pilgrimage to Santiago di Compostela.
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What a fantastic start to our Lenten talks about pilgrimage! Our first talk was enjoyed by around 40 people at a very bright and sunny Cawston Parish Church and was given by Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd, our Team Rector. Julie spoke about a very profound pilgrimage she made to Berlin, complete with striking photographs and videos.![]()
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The next talk in the Sacred Paths series is on Wednesday 4th MarcAylsham Parish Churchhurch; our speaker will be Rev'd Miriam Fife, who will talk about the famous pilgrimage of Santiago di Compostela: fb.me/e/6Diocese of Norwichof Norwich
Today sees the start of our series of talks on Pilgrimage, and our Team Rector, Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd, will be speaking in Cawston Parish Church about a pilgrimage to Berlin. All are welcome; we start at 2pm.
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Welcome back! I know its felt like an eternal winter and all I've wanted to do is stay curled up by the fire but its time to get outside again and look forward to welcoming Spring...![]()
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Come join us, this Monday (23rd Feb) in the Cawston School & Community Garden, and every other Monday (term-time only), 1-3pm. ![]()
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All are welcome in Oulton on Wednesday evening for our group service of Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday.
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Today is Shrove Tuesday; a day of indulgence and extravagance before the start of Lent. If you can’t face the mess of making your own pancakes but would like to eat one anyway, come down to the church from 4:30pm today and join our Community Pancake Party. We’ll make the pancakes if you’ll bring your favourite toppings. And don’t forget a donation for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
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If you are looking for free activities to keep little fingers busy, come along to Scrapbox! Our Junk Modelling table will be filled with bits and pieces for children to create their own junk model. From castles to cars, robots to rabbits - bring your creativity to life! ![]()
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Please note - this is not a workshop, parents should supervise their children at all times..... maybe with a coffee or tea from our coffee bar! 😁![]()
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Junk modelling will be available during our normal working hours, or whilst stock lasts. See poster for details.
All are welcome in Cawston this evening as we explore what it means for Christians to say they are 'pilgrim people'; where does the idea of pilgrimage come from and how might it have an impact in our lives today? Our discussion will be in the context of informal contemporary worship and we begin at 6pm in church.
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We remember St Agnes in January each year and, due to the manner of her death, she is the patron Saint of those who have suffered abuse. ![]()
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As we remember Agnes and as we acknowledge the abuse that happens in our communities, we stand firmly with the Sue Lambert Trust who do such valuable work with abuse survivors. ![]()
Please give as generously as you can to support this wonderful charity, in memory of St Agnes.![]()
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At this Sunday's service (11am) we will have representatives from the Trust who will be speaking. Do come and hear about the amazing work they do.![]()
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Cawston St Agnes - Patronal Fundraiser
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Help Andrew Whitehead raise money to support Sue Lambert Trust
We had a lovely time around the village this morning offering Epiphany blessings. We also may have enjoyed the kind hospitality of Elliot and Amanda at All Things Nice Cawston![]()
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Plough Sunday tradition celebrated across the Diocese of Norwich - Diocese of Norwich
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A gloriously sunny Sunday morning brought out the crowds in Cawston to support the reinvented Plough Sunday procession. Over the last four years, the tradition has been reborn in Cawston [...]
Three wise men hitched a lift to Cawston Church on a vintage tractor, followed by a parade of tractors and parishioners, in the village’s annual Plough Sunday procession. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/731464/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/Regional_News/North_Norfolk/...
Thanks to our friends at Reepham Life for their coverage of another successful Plough Sunday.![]()
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Carols, crowds and a blessing of the ploughs light up Cawston - REEPHAM LIFE
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A gloriously sunny Sunday morning brought out the crowds in Cawston to support the reinvented Plough Sunday procession.
What a fabulous Plough Sunday Walk! Ten tractors and over 80 people turned out on a gloriously sunny morning as Cawston continued to honour the medieval tradition of Plough Sunday. We walked and talked, we sang and we prayed, and we gathered gifts for the St Martins Housing Trust.![]()
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If you want to know more about Plough Sunday, check out this video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uqF138gLfU&t=158s ![]()
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Diocese of Norwich Norfolk Ploughing
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Plough Sunday is coming and the forecast says it might SNOW!!! Come and join us for our Plough Sunday Walk... we meet at Sygate (Southgate) at 11am on Sunday 4th January. All are welcome!![]()
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The Christingles are ready! See you at 6:30pm for our Christingle and Crib Service where we can kick off Christmas together!![]()
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All are welcome in church this evening for a service of carols and readings to get you in the Christmas Spirit. We're joined by the Cawston Community ChCawston Band Band and the cCawston Primary Academyademy.
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It's Cawston Beer and Carols this evening, whatever the weather! This time last year we had a very wet evening (see the video), but still around 100 people turned out to sing carols together in Cawston withCawston Band Band. ![]()
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Come and join us in Jubilee Close from 7pm anThe Bell Inn Cawstonwston from around 8pm for lots of festive cheDiocese of Norwichrwich
If you'd like to hear some of the talk given by Dr Rebecca Whitehead at the Royal Astronomical Society last week, here's your chance. ![]()
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Join us at 6pm in Haveringland for this Carol Service with a difference as we ponder the Christmas Star and how it might be explained by modern asDiocese of Norwichof Norwich
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Our Community Coat Rack is open for business at the back of church. We have lots of coats to suit different sizes and tastes and the best thing is that they're free to anyone who wants one! Come and help yourselves. ![]()
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If you'd like to donate a coat you no longer need, please wash it first and then leave it on the rail.![]()
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All are welcome in Church after school on Tuesday as we explore the Christmas message through craft activities with snacks and Christmas songs as well.
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Well done to David Robinson for being part of this.A new discipleship course in the Diocese of Norwich comes highly recommended by the first cohort to achieve the Bishop's Certificate in Christian Learning.![]()
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The aim is to give people the opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith or to go deeper in their own spiritual journey.![]()
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"This is an excellent, well structured, thought provoking course, ideal for everyone, no matter where you are on your faith journey. It will give you new information and revive facts buried in your brain. I highly recommend it.”![]()
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“This course has something for everyone, whether you’re new to faith or have been a Christian all your life. The modules are so interesting and I have made lifelong friendships along the way. I highly recommend.”![]()
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A wonderful occasion in Cawston this morning as Bishop Jane confirmed five candidates ranging from 11 to 89 years of age as part of our Advent Sunday Communion service. ![]()
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This Advent there will be an opportunity to come together for study each week. We will follow the book "Journeying through Advent" and we have copies for you to buy at a price of just £3 each! Groups will meet as follows:![]()
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Mondays at 11am at the Rectory in Cawston![]()
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Thursdays at 7pm at Phil and Maggie Bloom's house in Cawston![]()
4th Dec, 11th Dec, 18th Dec and a 4th date to be confirmed![]()
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If you'd like to be involved, drop me a line at a.p.whitehead@me.com indicating which sessions you'd like to join.![]()
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If you'd like the book but can't commit to the meetings, please do buy a book - email to say if you'd like one.![]()
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If you can't make Mondays or Thursdays but would still like to join a group, others are available in Aylsham and Buxton. Check out Aylsham Parish Church or Bure Valley Churches for details.
We’re feeling all festive here at the church! Join us this morning for our Cawston Christmas Craft Fair.
The promotional beermats have arrived at The Bell Inn Cawston! Thanks to Mosaic Board Print Ltd for the printing and ND Willan for sponsoring this year's event. We're looking forward to seeing you at Beer and Carols, and our other Christmas sDiocese of Norwichof Norwich
We need some help! We have a small and simple building project but we need the assistance of a building surveyor to make it happen. Do you know someone who might be able to help us? If so, send them in our direction: a.p.whitehead@me.com
If you can't join us in person this afternoon you can be with us online through our YouTube livestream: www.youtube.com/live/YPiUbyJ1VuQ?si=XiElbhwnokWe0NQV
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Don't forget our worship today is at 3pm for Remembrance Sunday. Join us then as we remember those whose lives have been affected by war.
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Thanks to all who came into church this evening to share in a Serene Halloween; it was great to see how much effort you’d all put into your amazing costumes! And an extra thank you to all the helpers who made it happen. ![]()
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We’re here to help you have a Serene Halloween this evening. Call in at the church for a hot drink, some craft activities and the opportunity to light a candle to help you remember a loved one who’s died.
All are welcome on Sunday evening as we remember those who have died in recent years. If you'd like to add names to our list of those remembered, please add them in the comments below.
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Come and see us on Friday while you're out in the village. We'll be offering sweets, hot drinks, craft activities and the chance to light a candle in memory of a loved one.
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It was wonderful to welcome Oscar and his lovely family and friends today for his baptism. He was so calm and relaxed! Welcome to the church little man.
All are welcome in church tomorrow evening from 6pm as we explore the life and ministry of St Francis together.
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We have amazing customers - one of which being Lorna Vyse, Lorna Vyse - Author. Lorna is a bereavement practitioner focusing on helping children and young people with their grief. She is kindly hosting a workshop for us on Monday 3rd November 2025 from 10am - 1pm, where she will guide adults on crafts and language to help children and young people open up and talk about their feelings to help with grief. ![]()
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In this session adults will be using materials from the shop to craft, then take to these ideas away to support the children and young people. ![]()
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A slightly different workshop for Scrapbox, being a charity, we want to give back and help the community. ![]()
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Date: Monday 3rd November 2025![]()
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Place: Scrapbox, Units 5&6 Collers Way, Reepham, Norwich, NR10 4SW![]()
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Please email: events.scrapbox@gmail.com to book a place.![]()
Bookings are confirmed with payment. Non-refundable, but transferable or credited if we can fill your spot. ![]()
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