Notices updated for Sunday 19th July 2026
One Incredibla Book - Holiday Club 2026
Monday 20th July will be no ordinary Monday morning as 100 children and dozens of adult and teenage volunteers descend on the Priory for a week of activities, music, Bible stories and play. This is our mission, a week of sharing our faith and our church with all ages from our local area.
“Holiday Club is the most joyful, uplifting week of my whole year.
It may be exhausting but to celebrate God in such an exciting, vibrant way is a privilege that fills my heart to overflowing.” Volunteer
“It is seeing the children enjoying themselves and often experiencing things they would not normally in a safe, positive environment.” Volunteer
“It is rewarding to help improve the children’s experience.” Volunteer
“I truly enjoy it and find it a rewarding experience in building relationships and creating confi-dence, while also being a safe space to have fun and socialise.” Volunteer
‘One Incredible Book’, explores the Bible through drama, study, music and craft. The children will encounter Noah, David and Goliath, Jesus in the Temple and the parables of the lost sheep and the precious pearl. The drama team will bring the stories to life; songs, prayer and Bible study will deepen the experience and the children will get creative with the themed crafts. All of this culminating in a sharing event for families on Friday afternoon.
Thank you, Lord, for our holiday club, for fun and faith and friendships. Be with the people who make it happen and bless all the children, families and volunteers involved, so they may leave with good memories and know more of your love. Amen.
WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST
The Wednesday Eucharist will be held at Green Lane Methodist Church on Wednesday 22nd July. Everyone is very welcome.
Moving chairs: If you can stay a little while after the service to help move chairs, please speak to Anna. This is part of the set up for Holiday Club.
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, 24th July is Barbara please come along to support her, if you can help serve coffee please let her know. Please 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.
THE PRIORY ARTS TEAM would like to thank all those who helped to make Vikings at the Priory a success by stewarding, supporting and helping in many different ways. Your support was much appreciated.
LONE WORKING
It takes an army of people working together to keep the church functioning and looking lovely. PCC appreciate all of you who contribute to that. But we have a responsibility to keep you safe, so have recently agreed a Lone Working Policy. We have a list of people who we think sometime work alone in the Priory and hopefully Ceri has contacted you all. There are bound to be some we missed, so please speak to Ceri Hibbert (ceri.hibbert@icloud.com) if you haven’t been contacted.
CONCERTS
Two concerts by Hilary Norris, as well as one at the Cathedral.
Saturday 25th July 12 noon, Great Malvern Priory, Organ Recital Series, including music by Alain, Buxtehude, Rheinberger and S.S.Wesley - free entry with retiring collection.
Tuesday 28th July 1.15 - Hereford Cathedral Lunchtime Organ Recital, including music by De Grigny, Howells, Sibelius and Vaughan-Williams, free entry with retiring collection.
Hereford Cathedral Sunday 26th.
STEWARDING
Could you give an afternoon to steward the Priory over the summer?
We’re hoping to have 2 people in the Priory to welcome visitors from 2-
4pm every day from Saturday 25th July through to Sunday 30th August. A
sign up list is at the back of church during services, or email Ceri Hibbert
(ceri.hibbert@icloud.com).
VACANCY:
Leominster Branch of Mothers' Union require a new branch leader. This
role involves chairing the (very supportive) committee which meets twice
a year to plan activities and ensure compliance with financial and
safeguarding regulations. As branch leader you will also host meetings and
coordinate advertising. There is an element of pastoral care towards
members and the wider community. The branch leader is also a link
between the local branch and the Diocesan Board of Trustees. This is a
voluntary role and takes up approximately one day per month. Please see
Linda McKinley for more information.
PRIORY CHURCH “100 CLUB” JULY 2026 DRAW
We are pleased to report that we made the July draw on 12 th July and
the winning
participants were: -
1st prize – George Bromage
2 nd prize – Chris Bromage
3 rd prize – Rachel Ayling
I am sure you would like to join us in congratulating the winners, and our
sincere thanks to all of you for your on-going support. I am very pleased
to confirm that Rachel has donated her prize back to the Priory-many
thanks Rachel.
We will get the prizes to the winners as soon as we can.
Bill & Anna Quelch
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
Ceri Hibbert is providing Foundation Level training on the 2nd Saturday of each month (excluding August & December) from 10am-12:30pm at the Forbury for anyone who wants or needs a better understanding of how we can keep everyone safe.