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July 2018
CONCERT
JAZZ EVENING International Cabaret Star Steve Galler and his unique blend of Jazz and Comedy with the Dave Bowdler Trio. Steve is a top Jazz Guitarist and Banjo player who works mostly on Cruise Ship Liners, presenting his act featuring a mixture of popular Jazz and Comedy Tickets £12.50 To reserve your tickets: phone 01634 725018 Email friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com Licensed Bar with nuts & crisps available to buy + raffle Booking is advisable
Find out more »September 2018
ART & CRAFT IN THE CHURCH
ART & CRAFT IN THE CHURCH Come along & see an exhibition of local artists & Craft folk, then join in & find your creative streak. Collage, printing, weaving & much more. Or just enjoy the atmosphere of the church with a nice cup of tea. Admission £2 kids go free Cake & drinks available to buy Phone 0790 0473043 email fi@fionaspirals.co.uk ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE We love our Church to be used creatively so this year for the first time…
Find out more »June 2019
THE BIG LUNCH
Higham Village History Group presents a tour of the church with a Big Lunch Join a guided tour of the church, churchyard and the nearby area. Followed by a ploughman’s lunch (with beer, cider or fruit juice) This event is part of the national big lunch which sees millions of people getting together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Every year, over 6 million people join in for a few hours of community, friendship…
Find out more »LAUNCH OF THE INSPIRE HIGHAM PROJECT
Representatives from the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT)who help to maintain and care for the church will talk about the InSpire Higham Project and give an overview of the repair need. The spire in particular needs attention due to age, water damage and pesky beetles that have been munching through the wooden spire!. The project will also aim to include improvements to the church which will support increased use. Options could include improved lighting and toilet facilities. The CCT will give…
Find out more »FOR WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
A talk by John Vigar on how pictures and objects in our churches introduce us to the “RITES OF PASSAGE” John is one of the most popular commentators on English history. Tickets: £8 all profits go to the Inspire Higham Project. Drinks and snacks are available to buy at the licensed bar. To reserve a place: Email friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com or Phone 07900 473043
Find out more »July 2019
THE CHURCH ON THE EDGE
Artists in Residence. Do you like to be creative? Bring your creative materials and ideas to a Church on the Edge gathering. Join Irene Godfrey and Fiona Spirals who were Artist in Residence in the Church last year, and be inspired by this space in your own way. During their time as Artists in Residence Irene and Fiona worked together & separately, musing on the fabulous history there. Both live locally and are active members of the Friends of St…
Find out more »WIND IN THE WILLOWS
a tale of the much loved story of Rat, Mole and Toad “Hang spring cleaning” cries Mole as he abandons this seasonal task for the call of the world above, and what a world he discovers! The River, The Wild Wood and The Wide World beyond. Mole will experience adventure like never before! Join him as he learns the joys and dangers of living outside of his hole and forges friendships with the logical Rat, formidable Badger, and who can…
Find out more »August 2019
JAZZ IN THE CHURCH
Swing and jive to the Dave Bowdler Trio, plus special guest Clare Harper. Listen (and dance!) to the music of Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and more Tickets: £12.50 all profits go to the inspire higham project To reserve a place: Email: friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com Drinks and snacks will be available to buy at the licensed bar
Find out more »September 2019
Heritage Open Days – St Mary’s Church, Higham
Heritage Open Days – St Mary’s Church, Higham 21 September 10.30am - 3.30pm As part of Gravesham's Heritage Open day, which aims to showcase local historical buildings, tours of St Mary's church will be available at 11am 12 noon 1pm and 2pm – tours will last 50 minutes and are free, but donations to the Inspire Higham Project would be welcomed. Tea and cake will be available to buy. The INspire Higham is a major fundraising project – the oak…
Find out more »March 2020
Pond Day
POND DAY SATURDAY 28 MARCH 11AM - 3.00PM Sadly we have had to cancel this event due to the current Coronavirus situation. If it is possible to run the event at a later date when the situation improves we will try to do so, so please keep checking this website for further information. CALLING POND-LOVERS!! Did you know there’s a big pond near to St Mary’s Church? Come to our Pond-ilicious event (which is twinned with Waterweek in East Sussex…
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