• The normal times and places of Sunday services in the Layer parishes are published on the Services page, but please check this page for any changes to the normal pattern.
• References below to 'Five Parishes' services are to joint services for the Copford, Easthorpe and three Layer parishes.
• Benefice services are joint services for the nine parishes in our Thurstable and Winstree benefice.
Sunday, 22nd April 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Wednesday, 25th April 2018
7-30pm Layer de la Haye Annual Parish and Annual Parochial Church Meetings
at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye.
At the Annual Parish Meeting, which is open to all parishioners, there will be the election of churchwardens and deputy wardens for the forthcoming year. This is followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at which elections are held to fill vacancies on the Parochial Church Council (PCC); those on the church's electoral roll are entitled to vote.
Sunday, 29th April 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (fifth Sunday in the month)
9-30am Five Parishes Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye
Please note that on this Sunday there will be NO services at our other four churches,
Layer Marney, Layer Breton, Copford or Easthorpe.
6-00pm Team Service at All Saints, Inworth
(NO evening service at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye.)
Wednesday, 2nd May 2018
10-00am to 11-30am Birch & Layer Breton 'Pop Up' Coffee Shop
at St Mary's Church, Layer Breton Heath
Proper coffee, tea and delicious cakes. Pop in and enjoy this informal social get-together which is held on the first Wednesday of each month. On this day there will be a Plant Swap/Sale - bring any spare plants to swap or just buy; plant donations gratefully received. For more information telephone 331898.
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Donkey & Buskins, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Sunday, 6th May 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, also ROGATION SUNDAY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Thursday, 10th May 2018 ASCENSION DAY
7-30pm Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye
Sunday, 13th May 2018 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Joint Layer Parishes Rogation Walk & Worship
The walk will be in place of our usual Sunday morning services. It will start at Layer de la Haye church with breakfast from around 8-30am, followed by worship. Then we walk over the fields to Layer Breton Church where there will be light refreshments. The walk continues across fields to St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney, where it will conclude with a Communion Service followed by a buffet lunch. On the way there will be the blessing of fields and gardens, crops, and a farmyard. Everyone is very welcome to join us for this event.
6-00pm Evening Prayer at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye.
Sunday, 20th May 2018 PENTECOST
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Sunday, 27th May 2018 TRINITY SUNDAY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Sunday, 3rd June 2018 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Wednesday, 6th June 2018
10-00am to 11-30am Birch & Layer Breton 'Pop Up' Coffee Shop
at St Mary's Church, Layer Breton Heath
Proper coffee, tea and delicious cakes. Pop in and enjoy this informal social get-together which is held on the first Wednesday of each month. On this day it will be a charity event, raising funds in aid of the Air Ambulance. For more information telephone 331898.
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Fox, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming as we pre-order our food at the Fox.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Sunday, 10th June 2018 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Sunday, 17th June 2018 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Saturday, 23rd June 2018
Evening Safari Supper in Layer de la Haye
A most enjoyable way of dining on a summer's evening, having each course of the meal in a different home. Tickets are £20 for a three course meal with wine and good company! More details in due course but book the date now.
Sunday, 24th June 2018 BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page, except:
4-00pm Evening Service in Layer de la Haye Vicarage Garden
(instead of 6-00pm service at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye.)
Wednesday, 4th July 2018
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Donkey & Buskins, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Wednesday, 1st August 2018
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Fox, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming as we pre-order our food at the Fox.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Wednesday, 5th September 2018
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Donkey & Buskins, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Wednesday, 3rd October 2018
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Fox, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming as we pre-order our food at the Fox.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Saturday, 27th October 2018
British Summer Time ends tonight Clocks go BACK one hour
Wednesday, 7th November 2018
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Donkey & Buskins, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
Wednesday, 5th December 2018
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Fox, Layer de la Haye
It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own order. By the Sunday before the lunch please contact Jon Smith (email Jon or call him on 07814-116-590) to let him know if you're coming as we pre-order our food at the Fox.
We're a friendly bunch of men from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. Around 14 of us attend the lunches - and newcomers are always welcome. Over an hour or so we have some drinks, a lunch and a chat - pub, drink, food, good company - a no brainer really! Our lunches are at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet at the Donkey & Buskins and in even numbered months we meet at the Fox.
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