“Young, rich beautiful and newly married, Lady Windermere seems to have it all. That is until she is visited by one of London society’s most notorious gossips who suggests that her husband is having an affair with the mysterious Mrs Erlynne, and that this woman is about to turn up to Lady Windermere’s 21st birthday ball. Soon nothing is as it seems in this comic thriller, full of intrigue, jealousy and brilliant one-liners.

Doors will open at 7:00pm for 7:30pm. Tickets are £10 each and refreshments will be available during the interval.

I am delighted to report that the new hymn books have arrived and to dedicate them, we will have a Songs of Praise at 6.00pm on Sunday 16 June in Saltwood Church. We are inviting members of the congregation to submit their favourite hymn from the new hymn book (no hymn book will contain everything, but with 847 to choose from I am confident most people’s favourites will be included!) and  to be prepared to give a short introduction as to what their choice means for them. If you would like to peruse the contents, please click here.

Immediately the new benefice was formed the Reverend Nicholas Cooper became Rector of the Benefice of Lympne and Saltwood, and the Reverend Tricia Hill was licensed as  Assistant Curate in the benefice.

The Children’s Workshop for Mothering Sunday will be in Church on Saturday 2 March. Why not combine it with the Lent Lunch at the Lads’ Club, 12 noon to 1:30pm?

“For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.

Luke 2:30–32

Traditionally, in Italy the feast (La Candelora) is considered the last cold day of winter – we are rather further north so I can’t promise that! However, we will be celebrating this wonderful occasion and you will be warmly welcomed, so come and join us.

An informal opportunity to get together to enjoy worship through singing and making music, finishing with fellowship over a bring-and-share lunch.

Who is it for?

Anyone who enjoys Christian worship.

Children are welcome – Children can join in with the worship and/or take part in play/art activities in the Church.

What do I need to bring?

Your voice, a musical instrument if you would like to join in playing the music, your enthusiasm, your family and friends.

Please also bring something to share for lunch.

What will I get out of it?

Experience of worship and opportunity to learn new songs, and fun and fellowship!

When does it take place?

Please arrive at St Stephen, Lympne for a prompt start at 10:00 am.  The session will finish with lunch at 1:00 pm.

 What do I need to do now?

You can simply turn up on the day, but it would be helpful if you can contact Annie Cooper in advance, 01303 266932.

It’s hard to believe that, out of the whopping 80 million chocolate Easter Eggs sold each year, not one of them mentions Jesus on the box. Until now that is. The Real Easter Egg is the first and only Fairtrade chocolate Easter Egg to explain the Christian understanding of Easter on the box. It also supports charity and development projects. The Real Easter Egg is now in its third year of production with more than 200,000 sold so far. Why not help to establish the egg? This year the Real Easter Egg has a free activity pack in the box which includes the Easter story, activity poster, free iTune download and a sticker set.

“The Real Easter Egg gives consumers their first ever chance to buy an Easter egg that not only tastes good but does good, bringing to light the Easter themes of hope and new life. I believe there will be widespread support for the product from the faith community and wider afield with many millions likely to be interested. The Real Easter Egg is a chance to educate and do good – giving money to charitable projects.

Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

You can place your order for “The Real Easter Egg” from Saltwood Church by submitting the form below. You’ll receive a confirmation message on screen and an email to your inbox (check you junk mail filter if you don’t receive one pretty much instantly). Con­tact details are needed so that Mrs Val Adams can let you know when they have arrived and to col­lect payment.

Come and join us at Saltwood School where our speaker will be Mr Stephen Cowhig, the Education Officer for Howletts & Lympne Animal Trust. He will talk about the Park’s history and its breeding and conservation programmes for animals that are endangered in the wild.
It will be fascinating and worthy of a good (cooked not raw!) breakfast plus a generous donation for their much valued work. So, looking forward to seeing you all, on Saturday 9th March.
Happy New Year!
Barrie Marshall