Fiona Hosford on the Harp - Munch with Music - 2 July 2025

Ethereal, evocative, eclectic, it was easy to lose yourself in the harp music of Fiona, who put the nine beautiful pieces in their historical and musical context.

Asturiana - De Falla (arr. Hosford)
Granada - Albeniz (arr. Zabaleta)
Danza Mora - Tarrega (arr. Hosford)
As A Cloud - Carpenter
Notturno - Mortari
Rain - Amorosi
Kolibri - Stadler
Summertime - Gershwin (arr. Hosford)
Libertango - Piazzolla (arr. Afanasieva)

This video is just a taster of the music that Fiona has available, her web site gives comprehensive information.

The certainties in life are few, but Fiona's return to St John's to delight us again can be added to the list.

Hear Here July 2025

Please do come along on 3rd July between 9:30am and 11:30am, if you need advice, support, maintenance or batteries for your NHS hearing aids at:

St John's Church Hall
Clareville Rd
Caterham
CR3 6LA.

Contact us at hearherestjohnscaterham@gmail.com

Cream Teas at St John's

Join us at St John’s as we raise funds to provide Christian care for families including women in crisis-hit communities.

12 July 2025
3pm to 5pm
St John's Church Hall
£5 per person

Munch with Music - July 2025

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 2nd July 2025, with Fiona Hosford on the harp.

You are invited to bring your own ‘Munch’.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits from 12:15pm, with the performance starting at 12:45pm and lasting about 45 minutes.

The following Munch will be on 2nd July 2025, with Lin Xu-Zhang on piano.

'Walking into the heart of creation'

Pilgrims set off from Chaldon (8 June) walking to Farleigh, on the first leg of a Green Week Eco Pilgrimage, though the Diocese of Southwark.

Ophelia Gordon on piano - Munch with Music - 4 June 2025

Nikolai Kapustin: 'Between the Lines'

Ophelia was very keen that this composer should have more exposure and with very good reason. What sounds like improvised jazz style piano music is not, with each flourish carefully scored by the composer. The result is beautiful and was played beautifully.

Kapustin: Big Band Sounds, Op. 46
Kapustin: Contemplation, Op. 47
Kapustin: 8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40

I did hear tentative arrangements being made for Ophelia's next visit, which judging by the enthusiasm of the audience will be very popular.

Treasure hunt, treasure found

For those who had a go at finding the treasure (genuine chocolate gold), the lucky winner was Tony who correctly guessed it was in B2 (presumably hidden in a cave in the mountain).

The rain held off until 4pm, allowing a roaring trade in the car park for the very tasty Caribbean fare. The BBQ also was busy, and drinks from the mocktail bar were flowing.

Many people took advantage of the rain holding off to pop in, chance their arm with the tombola and raffle and cast a gaze over the merchandise on offer.

Four hours flew by and there was a no worries vibe to the Caribbean Summer Fair. Thanks to all who helped, all those who cooked, all those who came, saw and generously parted with their cash and especially thanks to Julie who pulled it all together 😃

Caterham Walk & Talk

Meeting again in White Knobs Park, Sunday June 15 at 2.30pm, and splitting into 2 routes;

Route 1 is an easy, flat walk for those with mobility impairments or who are unable to walk for long periods. This group will loop the park.
Route 2: slightly more difficult with uneven ground and some uphill spots - this group will make their way into the wooded area above the park and back around.

The walk should take around 40 minutes total, and we will come back together at the end for a social time. Bring some drinks and snacks to share if you can. It is weather dependent. Dogs are welcome but please keep them under control.

The aim of the group is to encourage community and friendship building and wellbeing (physical, mental and spiritual).

We are run by St John's Church but open to all & free to attend. email stjohnschurchcaterham@outlook.com for more information and check our Facebook for updates on the day (especially in terms of weather!)

There will be the option of a wildflower scavenger trail.

Please make sure you bring water for yourselves and your dogs, suitable clothing and footwear, suncream and medication. If it is very hot we do not recommend bringing dogs and small children for safety reasons.

Jaimee

Picnic in the Field

- All are welcome

- Bring and share a picnic with friends

- Games and fun for all

- Get to know others in the Deanery

Further Information

- A great opportunity to come and have fun and meet others who are part of our Church family in Tandridge Deanery

- Please come prepared for the British summer weather, and do bring something to sit on.

- There will be parking on the Glebe field (see map)

- Toilet facilities are provided

- Dogs welcome

For more details contact Susan Gibbin.

Changes for the First Sunday of the month

The first Sunday of the month looks different from 1 June 2025.

Together@10 - a half hour informal service accompanied by the newly formed Music Group and led by our vicar, Jaimee Summers.

The monthly 8am Book of Common Prayer service moves from the 4th to the 1st Sunday in the month. Worship God at the beginning of your Sunday.

News