We are currently fundraising to build a sizeable hall for church and community use, right in the centre of town, next to this newly renovated historic church as in the original Victorian design. A new vision for town and parish! And building work has now started!
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Upcoming Events in 2025
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Saturday 13th September 2025 Ride & Stride for Historic Churches
St John's Church is taking part in the event
Ride+Stride 2025 is on Saturday 13th September and you can find the List of Churches and Chapels (to date) below. 310 churches and chapels are participating so far and as further registrations come in, we will update the list.
https;//lhct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/
We will be open to greet ride and striders
Christmas Wreath Festival, Saturday and Sunday, 29th & 30th November 2025, 10 am to 4 pm, admission FREE!
A unique event! As part of the Melton Mowbray Christmas weekend, we run a competition to see who can make the most inventive Christmas wreath, using ANY MATERIALS. The entries are all displayed in the church and admission to view them is free. We have had some amazing wreaths made from lego, nail varnish, ceramics, a vinyl record, a bicycle wheel, bottle tops, clothes pegs - whatever you can think of. Entries are welcome from schools, individuals, groups, and businesses wishing to promote their products. There is carol singing, refreshments, something for all the family. History tours of the church too! Why not make a wreath yourself this year? It will be an extra exciting event because our fantastic new hall will be almost finished.
Ongoing Fundraising in 2025
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Upcoming Events in 2026
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Flower Festival, Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th May 2026.
This would be a first:: something which we have never done before! Melton Mowbray Flower Club have agreed to lend their skills and expertise and to join with the small team of church flower arrangers to see what may be possible. If you love flowers and have any ability at arranging, please don't hesitate to offer your assistance. We'd love to hear from you! Email Frances.
Cream Teas in the church Memorial Garden, Saturday 6 September 2025, 1 pm to 4 pm.
We held a very successful event with music by Thomas Corden
The event raised well over £1000 which which we are very grateful for. We had plenty of lovely cakes, teas, coffees and a wonderful raffle. It was a great atmosphere!
Thank you to everyone that attended
Global Harmony Concert, May 2025
We had a fantastic concert with the award winning Global Harmony.
We look forward to our next concert in 2026
Calling for your jewellery and watches - gold, silver, platinum.
Go gold mining! Mary Cosgrove is collecting old and broken jewellery and watches to sell. If it's made of gold, silver or platinum there is a market for it. So look our your broken chains, grandad's broken watch, and single earrings. De-clutter and help the cause too! To give items, either drop the in St John's sacristy if you go to church there, or ring Frances on 07790 631635 (Melton) or Mary 07792 162518 (elsewhere)
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The Christmas Wreath Festival 2024
Was a great success. Thank you so much to everybody who worked so hard to produce an amazing variety of wreaths. We welcomed around 200 visitors to our church. This was not intended as a money-making event and there was no admission charge, but we raised £703.17.
Open Gardens, June 2025
Our Open Gardens 2025 was so enjoyable and successful, raising over £1,000, that we are repeating it in 2026 We need volunteers so could you open your garden for one afternoon? It does not have to be a pristine, tidy garden for people to enjoy it and find interest. If you can offer some refreshments that's great but it is not compulsory. Ring 07790 631635 or email franceslevett@gmail.com if you would like to know more.
The Plunging Parishioner
On Sunday 2 December, with incredible courage Rachel Cousen launched herself into space from 14.000 feet in a tandem skydive. This was the first time she had ever made such an attempt. Rachel looks set to raise over £1,400. An absolutely fantastic effort so well done and thank you Rachel! Donations are still being accepted.
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A Mohican when the amount raised reaches £1000
I'm Friends of St. John's chairman, Frances Levett, and I'm tired of my lockdown locks getting in my eyes. That has inspired me to want to celebrate by having a special hair cut when our individual donations and fundraising total reaches £1,000. Then I will have a Mohican, and have it coloured red and green to match the colours of the original Victorian paintwork discovered on the sanctuary arch. If you want to see the new me, please donate!
UPDATE: We have reached our first £1,000 target!
A marvellous achievement in only about 3 weeks. Thanks are due to all our supporters for their generosity. Now Frances has made a provisional appointment with the hairdresser on May 18. Vicky Clifton, who has cut her hair at home for many years, has offered to cut the Mohican, while Jane of Eclips has ordered Crazy Colours to colour it to match the Victorian paintwork. Keep your eyes skinned for the midget Mohawk!
We have set a new target of £4,500 (1/10 of the cost of the redecoration) - the fundraising continues!
UPDATE 2: The mohican...
As promised, once the target hit £1,000 Frances would have a multicoloured mohican. Well the clippers have been to work and the hair dye successfully applied.
Wouldn't it be great to reach £2,000 by the end of May?
To donate, and for more information on the project, please visit our JustGiving Fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/fosjmm
