HOW TO BOOK THE PARISH HALL

The committee warmly encourages parishioners and others to use

St Faith's Parish Hall — with its two spacious halls, kitchen and ample car parking — as a venue for meetings, parties, conferences, events and other functions.

Our Bookings Secretary Catherine Secker will be happy to assist with enquiries on

07881 490487

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9 FEBRUARY 2012	ST CROSS FELLOWSHIP The St Cross Fellowship is a local community group with close connections with the Parish of St Faith. What are Big Boys made of? Stephen Shuttleworth Its meetings are open to those who worship in the Parish, to all who live in St Cross, and to all family and friends of the community. There is no annual subscriptions, but a collection is taken at each meeting to defray expenses. Meetings are normally held in St Faiths Hall, Back Street, on the second Thursday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. See programme for timing of other events. Coffee/tea is served at the end of the meeting.
14 FEBRUARY 2012	MOTHERS’ UNION Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 14 February at 2.30pm in St Faith’s Hall when Reg the Master will be our speaker. His subject is as yet unknown - is there any connection with Valentines Day?!
15 FEBRUARY 2012	FETE PLANNING MEETING Will be on Wednesday 15 February at 7.45pm in the Brothers' Library, for anyone willing to help, especially stallholders. The St Cross fete is always a lovely occasion enjoyed by all and generating much-needed funds for the church and for charity. New helpers are always extremely welcome, especially as some people would like to step down from tasks they have been doing behind the scenes for many years. PLEASE consider whether you could help in any way, and come along to the meeting or speak to Gill Beck (Fete Secretary) on 860681 .We shall also be deciding which local or overseas charities to support (subject to PCC agreement). The fete this year will be held on Saturday 30 June.
16 FEBRUARY 2012	HAMPSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DOWSERS SOCIETY All lectures are held in the Hundreds Men’s Hall 19.30hrs St Cross Hospital Winchester Talk Sue Brown "Goldilocks and the Three Motes" Investigating Medieval Motes, Ancient Shrines and Roman Temples. Churches and Roman Temples sometimes replaced earlier Iron Age shrines which sometimes lay on top of Bronze Age sites. It is interesting to explore the continuity of these sites within the context of nearby settlements and trackways. Tea and coffee available (any donations gratefully received) HADS Members:£4 Non-HADS Members:£5 Payable at the door on the night www.hantsarchaeodowsers.hampshire.org.uk
20 FEBRUARY 2012	ST CROSS MEN’S GROUP Talk Nursing in Nepal The group was formed after a discussion at a picnic after church in the Masters garden in Autumn 2006. It is an informal group which meets on the third Monday of each month at 8.00pm in the Brothers library and is open to all men of the parish and their friends.
21 FEBRUARY 2012	KITCHEN DANCERS Wl The next meeting of the Kitchen Dancers will be on Tuesday February 21 at 7.30pm in the Hundred Men's Hall when there will be a talk on historic underwear and vintage clothing by Alison Carter
3 MARCH 2012	TWYFORD SINGERS & PLAYERS HAYDN STABAT MATER Conductor Derek Beck Saturday 3rd March Chapel of St Cross at 7.30pm Tickets £12.50 (£7 - 16 and under From Geoff Settatree (01962 712722) Annie Hibberd (01962 713630) Or at the Door
8 MARCH 2012	ST CROSS FELLOWSHIP The St Cross Fellowship is a local community group with close connections with the Parish of St Faith. Lest we Forget Geoff Watts Its meetings are open to those who worship in the Parish, to all who live in St Cross, and to all family and friends of the community. There is no annual subscriptions, but a collection is taken at each meeting to defray expenses. Meetings are normally held in St Faiths Hall, Back Street, on the second Thursday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. See programme for timing of other events. Coffee/tea is served at the end of the meeting.
10 MARCH 2012	SOUTHERN VOICES HEAR MY PRAYER Conducted By Katherine Dienes-Williams Karen Stephenson Cello Saturday 10th March at 7.30pm Chapel of St Cross Winchester Tickets £17.50 (oncessions £14.50 children 17 and under £5 Available online and from Winchester Cathedral Box Office The Visditors Centre The Close 01962 857275 www.southernvoices.co.uk
15 MARCH 2012	HAMPSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DOWSERS SOCIETY All lectures are held in the Hundreds Men’s Hall 19.30hrs St Cross Hospital Winchester Talk Gary Biltcliffe returns to provide us with "More Revelations on the Hampshire Belinus line and Portland" Tea and coffee available (any donations gratefully received) HADS Members:£4 Non-HADS Members:£5 Payable at the door on the night www.hantsarchaeodowsers.hampshire.org.uk
16 MARCH 2012	FRIENDS OF ST CROSS HOSPITAL WINCHESTER INAUGURAL FRIENDS LECTURE 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm BRETHREN’S HALL, ST CROSS HOSPITAL An illustrated talk by local historian and author, John Crook about the history of St Cross Hospital. This will be a ticket event. Thank you for your support Friends of St Cross Hospital Winchester The Hospital of St Cross, Porter’s Lodge Office Winchester S023 9SD Tel: 07527 545 344 Email : friends@stcrosshospital.co.uk
17 MARCH 2012	ROMSEY CHORAL SOCIETY Durufle Requiem Plus choral works by Faure Finzi Mendelssohn And S.S Wesley Conductor Jamie W Hall Saturday March 17th at 7.30pm Chapel of St Cross Winchester Tickets £15 unreserved available on the door or Online at www.romseychoral.org.uk
19 MARCH 2012	ST CROSS MEN’S GROUP Talk The Question is The group was formed after a discussion at a picnic after church in the Masters garden in Autumn 2006. It is an informal group which meets on the third Monday of each month at 8.00pm in the Brothers library and is open to all men of the parish and their friends.
12 APRIL 2012	ST CROSS FELLOWSHIP The St Cross Fellowship is a local community group with close connections with the Parish of St Faith. Fellowship Quiz Its meetings are open to those who worship in the Parish, to all who live in St Cross, and to all family and friends of the community. There is no annual subscriptions, but a collection is taken at each meeting to defray expenses. Meetings are normally held in St Faiths Hall, Back Street, on the second Thursday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. See programme for timing of other events. Coffee/tea is served at the end of the meeting.
17 APRIL 2012	THE GARDEN SOCIETY Everyone with an interest in gardening is welcome to join our Society. Every year there are two talks, an open garden afternoon, a visit to a site of botanical interest, and our Annual Show in early September. At the show members exhibit flowers, vegetables, craft work and cookery items. The annual subscription is £2.00 for adults, free for children under 16. AGM and General Knowledge Garden Quiz Talks take place at 7.30pm in St Faith’s Hall
10 MAY 2012	ST CROSS FELLOWSHIP The St Cross Fellowship is a local community group with close connections with the Parish of St Faith. To be announced The Master Its meetings are open to those who worship in the Parish, to all who live in St Cross, and to all family and friends of the community. There is no annual subscriptions, but a collection is taken at each meeting to defray expenses. Meetings are normally held in St Faiths Hall, Back Street, on the second Thursday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. See programme for timing of other events. Coffee/tea is served at the end of the meeting.
19 MAY 2012	FRIENDS OF ST CROSS HOSPITAL WINCHESTER FIRST ANNUAL FRIENDS DAY 2.00pm – 5.00pm BRETHREN’S HALL, BOWLING GREEN AND CHURCH Our inaugural Friends’ Open Day and AGM to include a talk, followed by Tea and a Friends Festival Evensong Thank you for your support Friends of St Cross Hospital Winchester The Hospital of St Cross, Porter’s Lodge Office Winchester S023 9SD Tel: 07527 545 344 Email : friends@stcrosshospital.co.uk
26 MAY 2012	ST CROSS FELLOWSHIP The St Cross Fellowship is a local community group with close connections with the Parish of St Faith. Fellowship Dinner Its meetings are open to those who worship in the Parish, to all who live in St Cross, and to all family and friends of the community. There is no annual subscriptions, but a collection is taken at each meeting to defray expenses. Meetings are normally held in St Faiths Hall, Back Street, on the second Thursday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. See programme for timing of other events. Coffee/tea is served at the end of the meeting.
26 MAY 2012	THE GARDEN SOCIETY Everyone with an interest in gardening is welcome to join our Society. Every year there are two talks, an open garden afternoon, a visit to a site of botanical interest, and our Annual Show in early September. At the show members exhibit flowers, vegetables, craft work and cookery items. The annual subscription is £2.00 for adults, free for children under 16. Visit to Ross Wallinger’s “Gertrude Jekyll” Garden
17 JUNE 2012	THE GARDEN SOCIETY Everyone with an interest in gardening is welcome to join our Society. Every year there are two talks, an open garden afternoon, a visit to a site of botanical interest, and our Annual Show in early September. At the show members exhibit flowers, vegetables, craft work and cookery items. The annual subscription is £2.00 for adults, free for children under 16. Open Garden - Location to be advised
20 JUNE 2012	FRIENDS OF ST CROSS HOSPITAL WINCHESTER OUTING TO CHRISTCHURCH PRIORY 9.30am departure 5.00pm arrival home CHRISTCHURCH A coach outing from St Cross to Christchurch Priory with a guided tour followed by a light luncheon and, if fine, a boat trip down the River Stour to Mudeford. This will be a ticket event Thank you for your support Friends of St Cross Hospital Winchester The Hospital of St Cross, Porter’s Lodge Office Winchester S023 9SD Tel: 07527 545 344 Email : friends@stcrosshospital.co.uk
30 JUNE 2012	ST CROSS HOSPITAL The Garden Society St Cross Fete
15 July 2012	FRIENDS OF ST CROSS HOSPITAL WINCHESTER FRIENDS CELEBRATION DAY 11.00am to 5.00pm HOSPITAL GROUNDS A Friends’ Open Day to celebrate the 880th Anniversary of the Founding of St Cross Hospital, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the forthcoming 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Thank you for your support Friends of St Cross Hospital Winchester The Hospital of St Cross, Porter’s Lodge Office Winchester S023 9SD Tel: 07527 545 344 Email : friends@stcrosshospital.co.uk
1 SEPTEMBER 2012	THE GARDEN SOCIETY Everyone with an interest in gardening is welcome to join our Society. Every year there are two talks, an open garden afternoon, a visit to a site of botanical interest, and our Annual Show in early September. At the show members exhibit flowers, vegetables, craft work and cookery items. The annual subscription is £2.00 for adults, free for children under 16. The Garden Society Annual Show
10 NOVEMBER 2012	FRIENDS OF ST CROSS HOSPITAL WINCHESTER INAUGURAL FRIENDS CONCERT 7.30 pm – 10.00 pm ST CROSS CHURCH Our inaugural Concert featuring, music, poetry, drama etc. This will be a ticket event Thank you for your support Friends of St Cross Hospital Winchester The Hospital of St Cross, Porter’s Lodge Office Winchester S023 9SD Tel: 07527 545 344 Email : friends@stcrosshospital.co.uk