The Parish Electoral Roll is open for revision until Saturday 24 March 2018. Forms are available in all churches or can be downloaded from here. You will find a copy of the current roll on a noticeboard in your church or church porch. Please ask a churchwarden if you cannot find it. Read more...
The parish annual meetings took place on Sunday 15 April 2018 at St John's church. During the morning worship, there was a short meeting to elect wardens, followed by the main Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Read more...
A new crossing over the River Thames lived up to its name as the Bishop of Reading, Andrew Proud, led a transfer of worshippers across Christchurch Bridge from Reading to Caversham. The group of 15, from Greyfriars in the town centre, have joined the evolving community at St John the Baptist, Lower Caversham. Read more...
The Winter Ramble’s route took us past the mistletoe in Caversham Court, over Caversham Bridge (pausing to read the plaque on St Anne’s Chapel set into the wall) and along the south side of the Thames. We crossed at the exciting surging Caversham Lock and explored the nature reserve on View Island before returning along the north bank. After tea by the Christmas tree in St Peter’s we sat in the Lady Chapel to hear various ramblers recite favourite seasonal poetry and prose -all very much enjoyed. The afternoon ended with a spontaneous group rendition of Away... Read more...
The Christmas Market in 2017 raised £3,120.59 for the Myanmar refugees which will be sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) which covers 13 charities including Christian Aid and Tearfund. It was a very happy occasion with wonderful homemade goods, games to play and seasonal refreshments and was great fun. A tremendous effort by all involved. Read more...
A group of singers from St Peter's and associated friends met at The Pack Horse on the Thursday before Christmas to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and share their carols with a wider audience. The Bethlehem Carol Sheets were handed out and the customers joined in with the singing and said how nice it was to hear carols. The Singers were rewarded with delicious mince pies and mulled wine. Read more...
The Autumn Ramble took place on Remembrance Sunday. The trees looked truly spectacular in the stunning sunshine and against the clear blue skies. The footpath to the woods was muddy and treacherous (providing us with just the tiniest inkling of what it must have been like 100 years ago in Passchendaele).Amongst several records set this afternoon were the first time someone has lost a boot in the mud and had to be carried to dry ground, and the first incidence of blood-letting. Another record set was the appearance of our youngest ever rambler - Thomas – at just 7 weeks... Read more...
Taking time over a quiet coffee can be just the thing but sometimes a chance to chat can make all the difference. Chat Mats at the 3Cs Café in St John’s Church on Gosbrook Road ensure both are available every Tuesday morning. Read more...
The Parish Barn Dance at the end of September was great fun. Music was provided by local band Inisheer, with Howard Ballard as caller guiding us through the dances. We have booked the band again for next year, so put Friday 28th September 2018, 6.30pm, in your diaries! The proceeds of the evening came to £219 which we are donating to the Churches in Reading Drop In Centre (CIRDIC). Read more...
