Notices updated for Sunday 4th October 2026
PLEASE NOTE
The Notices in the Sunday booklet are now on the website. If you do not wish to have a notice added to the website please let Sue or John Bland know
TEAM COFFEE MORNINGS
Every Friday at the Forbury Chapel, 10.00am—12noon.
Please come along, meet old friends, make new friends, help raise funds for our churches and local charities. Only £1.70 for a tea or coffee! This Friday, 2nd October is Humber parish. Please come along to support them. Contact the team receptionist, on 01568612124, Monday to Friday 9.30am –1.00pm if you would like to host a coffee morning. There are some dates available.
ACTIVE LISTENING AREA – some people find they can concentrate more fully when they are doing something with their hands. In the active listening area, you are welcome to draw, colour, write and create while you quietly listen and join in with worship. We ask that you put things away tidily when you have finished using them.
TEAMS4U – SHOE BOX APPEAL
The Priory family have always been very generous in supporting this appeal, and last November we filled 120 boxes which were sent to Ukraine. I do hope that once again we can continue to show love to disadvantaged children overseas.
Donations of medium size (12”x8”) empty shoeboxes, toiletries (toothpaste, face cloths, soap) toys (cars, lego, yoyo, small balls) clothing (gloves) small packs of sweets/chocolate or monetary donations to cover the shipping costs of £3 per box would be most welcome. These can be left at the Forbury Chapel.
Many thanks. Anna (07766 004673)
PRIORY HARVEST LUNCH SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
in the Norman Nave 12.00 for 12.30 start. Everyone is warmly invited to come for a delicious hot lunch followed by pudds! Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £3 for children. Please sign up on the lists at the back of church: one to book your place at the lunch and the other if you can offer to cook a casserole type dish and / or a pudding! Many thanks. Please bring your own drinks. We look forward to a happy time of Harvest celebration and fellowship! H.B
PRIORY CHURCH “100 CLUB” SEPTEMBER 2026 DRAW
We are pleased to report that we made the September draw on 13 th September and the winning participants were: -
1st prize – John Daly
2 nd prize – Glenys Tyler
3 rd prize – Val Powell
I am sure you would like to join us in congratulating the winners, and I am very pleased to confirm that both John and Glenys have donated their prizes to the Shoe Boxes and general funds respectively-many thanks to both of them. Sincere thanks to all of you for your on-going support. Bill & Anna Quelch
CHEESE PLATTER AND PUDDING NIGHT
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
7pm AT THE FORBURY CHAPEL
We are pleased to confirm that we are holding a Cheese Platter and Pudding Night in the Forbury at 19-00 hrs on Friday 30th October. There will be a bar, quiz and a raffle and any surplus monies generated will help fund future projects undertaken by the Friends.
Price of attending is £15 and tickets will be available shortly from Barbara Jones, Friday mornings at the Forbury Chapel and Jimmy Lindsay. 01568 620668. There are a maximum of 48 tickets available.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
'THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY AND STITCHED STORIES OF LEOMINSTER TOWN TRAIL AND EVENTS'
September to November.
In partnership with the British Museum, Priory Arts is collaborating with six venues in Leominster to present an exhibition and town trail about the Bayeux Tapestry and Stitched Stories of Leominster created by local artists. See prioryarts.org.uk for details or pick up a leaflet in the Priory Church. Free
CHORAL EVENSONG, LEOMINSTER PRIORY,
Sunday 4th October, 6.00pm
Please join us for this traditional choral service, led by the Priory Choir. Free, donations appreciated
‘LEOMINSTER PRIORY: KING HENRY I'S NORMAN CHURCH’
Tuesday 6th October
6pm Neil Ramsay and Guy Cole explore the history and architecture of Leominster's Norman Nave. Tickets on the door or rom prioryarts.org.uk £5
AUCTION OF PROMISES
Friday 9th October .
Bar opens at 7pm, auction starts at 8pm. Many superb lots. Auction catalogues on sale from 23.9.26 at LIC in Corn Square, £1. All proceeds to Leominster Priory Fabric Fund.
THREADS THROUGH THE BIBLE,
a stunning exhibition by Jacqui Parkinson, will be coming to Leominster Priory from May 7th to June 27th 2027.
We need to have 2 stewards on duty for each morning or afternoon session. There are already volunteers interested in this – many from outside organisations. Some of our congregation are also signed up but we need more volunteers please. You would need to be willing to do 4 sessions over the 7 weeks.
(Jacqui Parkinson who created the panels will also be holding a special training session for stewards on 6th May from 1.30 to 3pm.)
The rota will not be put together until February when people know more about their plans for the year.
If you might be able to help please see Wendy Pridie (choir member) or email stewards@prioryarts.org.uk.
A FEW MORE DATES FOR LATER IN THE YEAR
FORGOTTEN WOMEN - THE MUSIC OF CLARA SCHUMANN, FANNY MENDELSSOHN AND MORE.
Friday 27th November
The Welsh Chamber Orchestra present a programme of exclusively female composers, including a new commission ’Songs of Immortality’ by award-winning composer Susie Self for baritone and strings, featuring soloist Jeremy Huw Williams. Tickets on the door or from prioryarts.org.uk £15 Under 18s free.
ADVENT CAROL SERVICE BY CANDLELIGHT,
Sunday 29th November,
6.00pm Enjoy beautiful anthems and Advent carols for all. Free, donations appreciated
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
4TH December to 7th January
Come and enjoy festive trees decorated by community groups.
PRIORY CHURCH “100 CLUB” (2026/2027) DRAW-RENEWAL TIME!
The present cycle of monthly 100 Club Draws will finish at the end of
October. The new annual cycle will start on November 1 st 2026.
Many of you already pay by standing order, which makes the renewal process
so much easier. However if you do not, then, you can pay by BACS, making it
clear what the payment is for, or please let Anna or I have your cheque or
cash by the end of October-thanks. Please note Anna and I will be away until
October 22 nd , but you can leave it at the Forbury in Anna’s File, (in an
envelope please with your name on the outside and what it is payment for).
We may have a few numbers available if anybody would like to join us, or buy
an additional number. It costs £12 per year, per number, and we hold monthly
draws with three prizes, of £25, £15 and £10 being made.
Many thanks for your ongoing support, which is much appreciated, and helps
towards funding our lovely Church. Bill & Anna Quelch quelchbill@gmail.com
Friday, 20th November, 7.30 pm at Presteigne St Andrew's church.
Kington Choral Society concert with the Marches Camerata -
Handel's Joshua. Tickets £18 (<18s free) from: kingtonchoral.org.uk or
trybooking.com; Salty Dog (Presteigne); Border Bean (Kington); and Tower
House Gallery (Knighton). Information on FB and kingtonchoral.org.uk
LEOMINSTER FOOD BANK is an independent charity, funded mainly by
donations from individuals. Since the start of 2025 we have given out over
2500 food parcels of which 1000 were for children. Our food costs keep
rising and we rely on donations of food and money to be able to continue to
support local people.
We would be extremely grateful if you can collect food and other essentials
for us this Harvest. Our most needed items are tinned meat, tinned fish and
tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, long-life milk, coffee, sanitary products,
washing powder and cooking oil. We are also very pleased to receive good
quality strong carrier bags. If you are bringing a food collection from an
organisation, please contact us to arrange bringing it straight to Leominster
Food Bank. leominsterfoodbank@gmail.com or 07715 410575. Donations
from individuals can be taken to our donation points in Leominster at Co-op,
Aldi and Morrisons. Individuals can download the free
app www.bankthefood.org to keep up to date with what is most needed. We
are very thankful for all donations from organisations and individuals