• Friends of St. John's,  Uncategorised

    Aga demo and lunch in aid of the Friends of St John’s

      Aga cooking demonstration and lunch With Sarah Whitaker The Cast Iron Lady  On 11th October 2023 10.30 am at Greenbank, North Bovey TQ13 8RB Cookery demonstration and plenty of hints and tips to make the most of your Aga/Rayburn/Range Cooker and a copy of all the recipes used at the demo 2 course lunch with wine Pop up shop of recommended cookware and recipe books Tickets £55 per person All proceeds in aid of the Friends of St John’s Church, North Bovey Applications or further information Sarah.shorthouse@gmail.com 07904 228035

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    The Big Lunch – celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III

    On Sunday 7th May there is to be a Big Lunch held in North Bovey to celebrate the Coronation. A meeting is being held on Tuesday 21st March at 2pm at Greenbank, N Bovey, to discuss how we might like to organise this.  Everyone is welcome and if you can’t attend in person please contact sarah.shorthouse@gmail.com to submit any ideas or suggestions we can include in the discussions. Greenbank TQ13 8RB what3words: imagined/alas/cassettes  

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    Chris Chapman – a lifetime in photography

    North Bovey Belles WI are pleased to present an open meeting on March 9th at 7pm in North Bovey Parish Hall when celebrated, local photographer Chris Chapman will talk about his work.  Tickets are  priced at  £7.50 and there will be a cash bar. Please contact Sarah Rego on 01647 441096 to book your places as soon as possible to avoid disappointment at what promises to be a popular and entertaining talk.

  • St John's Church

    Harvest Celebrations

    St John the Baptist Church, North Bovey Sunday, October 2nd   Join us for Pasties, Cider and cake at 12.00 pm in the church following our Harvest Festival Service at 11.00 am Cash Donations are invited for Teignbridge Food Bank

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    Church services are back!

      Our planned Advent and Christmas services are going ahead as follows Christingle Service– December 6that 4pm Christmas Eve – Holy Communion at 11pm.    Please email sarah.shorthouse@gmail to let us know the number of attendees from your household in order for us to maximise seating whilst maintain social distancing guidelines. Christmas Day – Family Service 10.30am  Please email sarah.shorthouse@gmail to let us know the number of attendees from your household in order for us to maximise seating whilst maintain social distancing guidelines. Village carols and Christmas songs As we are still not allowed communal singing in church our annual Carols will be held on the village green on 20th…

  • St John's Church

    Remembrance Day 11th November

      The annual Act of Remembrance in North Bovey will take place around the Lych Gate of St John’s Church at 10.55am on Wednesday 11th November.  Please observe strict social distancing and consider wearing a face covering to help protect other participants.  This year’s event will necessarily be slightly different as we will be spread out around the Green and Churchyard and unable to participate in the same way as usual.  Wreaths will be laid by representatives of the PCC and Parish Council, and a 2 minute silence will be observed. Those attending will be asked to submit their contact details for Track and Trace purposes https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-authority-preparations-for-remembrance-sunday/local-authority-preparations-for-remembrance-sunday  

  • St John's Church

    Church Announcement

    The following announcement was made at church services in the Benefice this morning  ANNOUNCEMENT – For services on Sunday 23rd August 2020  It is announced today that the Reverend Prebendary Susan Sheppard has been appointed Associate Priest in the parishes of Moretonhampstead, Manaton, North Bovey and Lustleigh.  Sue is presently part-time Staff Tutor for Devon on the South West Ministry Training Course (SWMTC), one of the regional Church of England colleges responsible for the formation and training of clergy and lay ministers. She has served in a number of roles in SWMTC over the past fifteen years, including Acting Principal and Director of Initial Ministerial Education Phases 1-3, and in…