Halling Parish Council - What's On & St Johns Church Information

What's On in Halling and St John the Baptist Parish Church Information

Here you can find out special events and meetings are happening in Halling's local clubs, societies and organisations. (If you are arranging an event and would like it listed here, please email either Bill Swan, Parish Clerk or the webmaster.) Click here to go to the community clubs and societies page.

More information about St John the Baptist (Halling's Parish Church), its services and special celebrations is contained below.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 30th July 2010 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. "Adrift on a Life Raft" by Mrs Ley Liberson.

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“GOOSEBUMPS” LIVE on Friday 30th July 2010 at the Community Centre as part of Halling FW10. Ticket information available soon.

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BEN MILLS & his BAND LIVE on Saturday 31st July 2010 at the Community Centre as part of Halling FW10. Ticket information available soon.

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Farmer's Market and Craft Fair on Sunday 11th July 2010 between 9.30am-1.30pm in and around the Community Centre, Lower Halling. Proceeds in aid of the Fun Weekend. Proceeds in aid of the 2010 Fun Weekend. Information?? Email hallingmarkets@aol.co.uk

The biggest and best...Halling Fun Weekend...30 July - 1 August 2010
Email us on hallingfunday@aol.com for more information or to book your place

Womens Institute Meeting on Tuesday 17th August 2010 at 7.15pm in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Visitors and new members welcome.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 27th August 2010 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Quiz Afternoon.

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Halling Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 9th September 2010 at 7.30pm, members of the public welcome.

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Gardners Society Summer Show on Sunday 12th September 2010 in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. 10am Judging and Prizes, open to the Public from 3pm.

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Womens Institute Meeting on Tuesday 21st September 2010 at 7.15pm in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Visitors and new members welcome.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 24th September 2010 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. An illustrated talk by Mr AM Parkin on "The Seal Chart Murder".

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Womens Institute Meeting on Tuesday 19th October 2010 at 7.15pm in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Visitors and new members welcome.

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Gardners Society AGM on Tuesday 2nd November 2010 in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling at 7.30pm.

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Womens Institute Meeting on Tuesday 16th November 2010 at 7.15pm in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Visitors and new members welcome.

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Talk - From Village to Town: the Growth of Snodland 1750-2000 on Wednesday 17th November 2010 at 7.30pm in Snodland Town Hall. A Valley of Visions event. Free entry.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 26th November 2010 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. An Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance by Mrs Ann Hall.

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Womens Institute Meeting on Tuesday 21st December 2010 at 7.15pm in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Visitors and new members welcome.

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Walk - The Sights & Sounds of Holborough Marshes on Wednesday 5th January 2011 at 1pm. Prior booking essential - click here. A Valley of Visions and Kent Wildlife Trust event.

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Talk - The Rise & Fall of the Cement Industry on the River Medway on Tuesday 25th January 2011 at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Prior booking essential - click here. A Valley of Visions event. Free entry.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 28th January 2011 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Afternoon Entertainment with Mr Chris Wheeler.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 25th February 2011 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. "The Shetland Islands" by Mr F. Smith with illustrated slides.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 25th March 2011 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. "To Australia with Captain Cook and Then The Convicts" by Lt Col Mike Martins.

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HALARA Meeting on Friday 28th January 2011 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Upper Halling. Annual General Meeting.

Regular Events - Tuesday Coffee Morning 10am to 12 noon in the Community Centre.

Wednesday ZUMBATOMIC® drop-in classes 4pm to 4.45pm for ages 4-7 years; 5pm to 5.45pm for ages 8-12 years; and , 6pm to7pm ZUMBA® Toning drop-in class ages 16+. Classes held in the Community Centre. More information, visit www.zumbakent.co.uk or contact Gemma on 01634 891094 / 07708 167125.

Thursday Short Mat Bowls 2pm to 4pm in the Community Centre.

Friday (when HALARA are not meeting) Sequence Dancing 2pm to 4pm in the Jubilee Hall .

For all the latest entertainment, events and what's on throughout Medway, go to www.whatsonmedway.co.uk

photograph of A local footpath in Halling Local Halling footpaths

St John's Church Information

(Link to Church Information and Newsletters here)

Our regular services at St John's, the Parish Church of Halling, are as follows:-

Sundays: 11.00 Holy Communion.

Thursdays: 9.30 Holy Communion,

2.00 Thursday's Children (short children's service followed by tea & toys.)

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photograph of St John the Baptist Parish Church, Halling

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We are a united parish with Cuxton. Sunday service there is at 9.30.

At the Jubilee Hall we have Holy Communion at 8.00 am on first Sundays. The second Sunday of the month we have tea there at 4.30, followed by Evening Prayer at 5.30.

Lunch is shared every first Wednesday in the month at the Church Hall, Cuxton at 12.00.

At St John's we hold a short service - Thursday's Children - for children at 2.00 on Thursdays with time for games and refreshments afterwards. In school term time this is followed by an after school club at 3.45.

The last Wednesday of each month is Bible Study at 7.30 pm at the Rectory. All welcome.

We are recruiting bell ringers. Contact Peter Silver on 01634 242658 or just come in when you hear the bells ringing. You would be most welcome.

Mother's Union -- Contact Shirley Crundwell for details on 01634 724997.

If you would like to help with church flowers at St John's, contact Janice Ballard 01634 243210 or Phyllis Chidwick 01634 243213.

If you would like to take part in the lottery for the building fund, contact Betty Head 01634 240889.

All other enquiries, weddings, christenings etc to the Rector, telephone 01634 717134.