Pew News for Sunday 1st February

Interment of Ashes & Memorial Service for Betty Newman :  11am Saturday 7 March in the St Laurence Memorial Gardens.  Betty ran the Newman’s shop across the road from St Laurence church and was a keen volunteer both at St Chirstopher’s and at St Laurence in her younger years.  She sadly died alone a few months ago and a search for relatives took place. After a basic funeral we are now offering this occasion for Betty free of charge. PCC has agreed that we will be planting an Elizabeth rose bush in her honour  and the service will be led by several members of our Ministry Team. Do attend if you can, and spread the word in the community.

ST CATHERINE’S 6 WALKS IN 2026: Parish wide and beyond – for you and your friends and family. WALK for your SOUL. 

Walk 1: Thursday 19 March at 2pm-4pm+: Ramble & Chat around Sarre involving a local pub.

Walk 2: Saturday 18 April at 11am-1.30pm+: it’s at the end of the Easter Holidays.  Your Area, Your Community through Flete, Lydden and Coldswood with many lovely views and even some Alpacas! Returning for a lunch at the Jolly Farmer Pub, Manston.

Walk 3: Tuesday 19 May at 5pm-7pm+: Walking and Nature  The walk will be in & around Manston itself and then out to Woodchurch returning to St Catherine’s Church Manston for buffet.

Walk 4: Friday 26 June at 2pm-4pm+: Stroll & Natter around Minster finishing at a local pub

Walk 5: Sunday 19 July at 12noon-2.30pm: A Tale of Two Churches starting and ending at St Laurence-in-Thanet Church Ramsgate we walk to St Catherine’s for a break & buffet lunch…history and architecture all along the way.

Walk 6: Saturday 29 August 11am-4pm:  It’s Bank Holiday! Walking As Pilgrimage starting at St Augustine’s Cross we pilgrimage to Minster Abbey and return (return a choice of whether by foot or train) for refreshments at St Mary’s, Cliffsend. 

MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY, DISCUSSION & REFRESHMENTS AT THE RECTORY:  with discussion & refreshments. Next are   6.30pm Tues 17 Feb with pancakes as it’s Shrove Tues.  For those new to faith and also for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the Bible (currently the book of Acts) and feel part of a supportive group. All are welcome from across the whole Parish.

KENT ASSOCIATION for the BLIND: Friday, 20^th February, 10am – 3pm  Do you have problems with: Cooking? Reading? Getting out and about? Using your phone or computer? KAB can help. Come and meet the KAB team at Age UK Thanet, Millmead Community Centre, Dane Valley Rd, Margate, CT9 3RU

ROCK SOLID 2:  St Laurence continues Sunday School this autumn for children aged 4yrs -11yrs - called Rock Solid 2.  It runs monthly, Sundays 8 Feb, 8 March, 12 April  and onwards. It is fun-packed. Led by Kelly, Marion, Marcia, Andrea and Barrie - these leaders are experienced with children with autism and ADHD. All children and parents are welcome. Arrive 9.50am at the actual church for 10am start, ends 11.30am.  And children are welcome in church every week.

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP for next few weeks: 19^th – “Women of Ramsgate” history talk, 26^th – Animal Picture Quiz,  5^th March – Dottie’s Hedgehog Hospital.     Contact Angela 

CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: Donations for the Clock Restoration Appeal can be made via online banking.  

Account Name: St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal

Sort Code: 30-99-50   Account Number: 37336762

10am Easter Services at all churches -  afternoon at St Christopher’s