Events

Sunday Teas

We will be open to visitors on:

Sunday 29th June, 2.30 to 5pm

Sunday 27th July, 2.30 to 5pm

Sunday 31st August, 2.30 to 5pm

Take the opportunity to visit St Leonard’s and enjoy tea and cake (£) while you are here.

Little Trains for a Little Church

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June

We are delighted to welcome local model rail enthusiasts who will show a range of working model railways and vintage train collections. There will be a model for children to operate.

Refreshments will be available. Entry is free – donations to FOSL will be much appreciated.

Children’s Art Workshop

Saturday 12th July, 10.30am to 1.30pm

Join the friendly Courtyard Arts team to try out some different arts and crafts activity.

Refreshments will be available. Entry is free – donations to FOSL will be much appreciated.

Musical Afternoon Tea

Saturday 30th August, 3.30pm to 5pm

Enjoy St Leonards with lovely music from Colin Eldred (clarinet) and Eleanor Potter (harp) followed by tea and cake.

Entry is free – donations to FOSL will be much appreciated.

Talk: “Gerard Gosselin – Saviour of St Leonard’s” by
Michael Maslinski

Sunday 14th September, 3.30pm

Learn how St Leonard’s was rescued from ruin by dedicated Bengeo resident Gerard Gosselin in the late 1890s.

Concerts

Email us at boxoffice@parishofbengeo.com to reserve tickets, all priced at £15.

Friday 11th July, 7.30pm

Fiona Bonds and Friends

We are delighted to welcome local viola player Fiona Bonds with her string quartet once again.

Saturday 13th September, 7.30pm

Simon Mayor and Hilary James

A welcome return to St Leonard’s for this entertaining duo. Expect the unexpected from Hilary James and Simon Mayor Mayor & James |

Friday 19th December, 7.30pm

Magpie Lane

Another visit from our favourite wassailers. Let’s try and raise the roof again this year Magpie Lane home page

Services

Pet Blessing, Sunday 6th July at 4pm

Bring your beloved furry friends to our special service followed by refreshments and a chance to admire all the pets. Everyone is welcome.

Hymns and Pimms, Sunday 3rd August at 6.30pm

Come prepared to sing and share favourite hymns, with a glass of Pimms to recover. Everyone is welcome.

Harvest Songs of Praise, Sunday 28th September at 6.30pm

The service that marks the end of our open season, followed by the AGM of the Friends of St Leonards.