NEWSLETTER
Tonbridge Methodist Church Notices
14th June 2026
Upcoming Services
Sunday 14th June
10.30am service led by Rev Katie Osweiler
Sunday 21st June
10.30am Holy Communion service led by Rev Kirsty McGhee
From the Finance Committee
We have noticed in recent weeks a fair amount of cash in our offering plates and whilst this is very welcome, we wondered whether everyone is aware of other methods of donating to church funds. Regular giving is possible by bank standing order and if this is something you have not previously thought about, we would ask you to give this matter your prayerful consideration. A regular income enables the church to continue its mission in Tonbridge.
In addition, if you are a Standard Rate Tax payer perhaps you would consider gift aiding your donation. Forms are available from John Davis or Roi Arden and a reminder of the church bank details.
Tonbridge Methodist Church
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account: 00037096
Repair Cafe
The outreach Repair Cafe will be at St Phillip's Church, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge on Saturday 20th June, from 10am to 12noon. The volunteers will sharpen tools and try to mend anything that is not working.
Tonbridge Pride
Tonbridge Pride is taking place on Saturday 8th August. I have booked a stall, to be a positive Christian presence at the event. If you would be interested in taking part by being on the stall, or in the march, please do let me know either in person or via email. Thanks.
Deacon Helen: helen.cook@methodist.org.uk
Organ Voluntaries
The concluding voluntaries for the next few weeks will be the Short Preludes and Fugues, originally attributed to J S Bach but according to modern scholarship are more likely by J C F Fischer.
The pre-service voluntaries for June will be:
Sunday 14th June - Music by William Lloyd Webber, the father of Julian and Andrew. He was at one time the Director of Music at Westminster Central Hall.
Sunday 21st June - Music by J S Bach
Sunday 28th June - Music by early French composers, Marchand, Corrette and Clerambault.
In my report for the General Church Meeting, I said that I hoped to perform this autumn the organ recital postponed from last year. Unfortunately, that will not be the case as problems with my right thigh and knee limit the amount or organ pedalling I can do with that foot.
Peter Overton
From Hospice in the Weald
We are already gearing up for our 2027 Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign. Last year was our biggest success yet, we raised an incredible £69,821 for Hospice in the Weald and we are aiming even higher as we head into our seventh year of the campaign!
Here's how the campaign works:
From December, residents across TN1 to TN20 can make a donation and register to have their Christmas tree collected from their doorstep in early January, once all the Christmas festivities are over. Then over three energetic days in January, our amazing team of Hospice staff and corporate volunteers from across Kent and Sussex hit the roads in vans, collecting trees and transporting them to our chipping sites.
We are still finalising the details but the provisional dates for our 2027 campaign are Friday 8th to Sunday 10th January 2027. We are especially looking for volunteers with vans who can assist with collections, but if there is anyone who would like to volunteer but doesn't have access to a van, that's no problem at all and we will make sure to pair all van-less volunteers with a driver.
It would be fantastic to have you on board as part of this year's volunteer team. Your involvement doesn't just help us collect trees, it helps us care for families across our community when they need it most.
If you would like to get involved, or have any questions, please email:
Marion.Sales@hospiceintheweald.org.uk or call Lucy in Fundraising on 01892 820533
Musical Memories A Sing-A-Long Choir
Summer Concert - 'Serenade of Memories'
Saturday July 18th at 3pm at Tonbridge Methodist Church
Donations to Tonbridge Lions Club
Refreshments available
For information please contact: Richard Hill 07914 812068
Saturday coffee
Coffee, tea and biscuits are served at church every Saturday morning from 9.30am to 11am. Please come and join us. There is no charge and all are welcome.
Repair Cafe at St Stephen's Church 10am to 12.30pm
Last repair accepted at 12.00pm or when capacity has been reached.
Dates:
Saturday 13th June
Saturday 11th July
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 10th October
Saturday 14th November
Ready, Teddy, Sing!
Nursery rhymes, teddies and noisy toys followed by a story.
9.15am to 10.00am Tuesday in term time.
Register now at kirsty.mcghee@methodist.org.uk
Moonlight Walk
Stefan Howick is walking 8 miles on a moonlight walk on Saturday 27th June for the Hospice in the Weald, and invites us to sponsor him through the link below:
https://hospiceintheweald.enthuse.com/pf/stefan-howick-92c2d/post/25321803
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society present:
Bizet Carmen in concert - adapted for choir, soloists and orchestra.
Saturday 27th June 7.30pm
Kent College, Pembury, Tonbridge TN2 4AX
Conducted by Naomi Butcher
Box Office: 07778 034396
TONPHIL.ORG.UK
Tickets £17/Seniors £16/Students £8/Under 18s free
Scotts Project Trust Exhibition
Perspectives - an exhibition presented by the students of Scotts Project Trust. Through colour, texture and imagination, the students of Scotts have transformed their visions of the outdoor world into beautiful artwork. From recreating subjects such as spring meadows to coral reefs, come and see how nature has inspired their work.
The Amelia Scott Green Room, Civic Way, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1LS
Thursday 2nd July to Wednesday 26th August 2026.
Scotts Project Trust is a Tonbridge based charity offering a supportive and nurturing environment for adults with a learning disability to realise their potential for a fulfilled and happy life.
North Tonbridge Community Craft group
Craft group at Tonbridge Methodist Church in Higham Lane on Friday mornings between 10.30am and 12noon. Now also Mondays 1pm till 3pm. Car park is at the back of the church.
Come along and have a chat and a cuppa. Make some new friends. All kinds of craft, knitting, crochet, jewellery, embroidery. Try something new or share your own expertise.
Contact: Jeaniecarole24@gmail.com
TMC Community Wednesdays
- FEAST Fresh Larder. Guests pre-book a slot between 10.30am and 12.30pm via www.feast.org.uk
- Cafe during the larder time open to all, offering drinks and cakes/biscuits.
- Lunch from 12pm. Please come along, everyone welcome.
- Toast 3.30pm to 5pm. Games, craft and plenty of toast. Primary and pre-school children welcome (term-time only)
Monday prayer meeting
A prayer meeting takes place every Monday at 4-4.30pm in the Church - all very welcome.
Please send any prayer requests to Lynne via: tonbridgemethodistchurch1990@gmail.com
Newsletter
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Thank you.
Carers Support group
Are you caring for somebody with dementia, memory loss or other cognitive issues. If you would like to meet others experiencing the same challenges please join us.
Carers Support Group
1st Friday of every month at Angel Indoor Bowls, Ave Du Puy, Tonbridge Club 2pm to 3.30pm.
Free refreshments.
For more details tel: Chris Parker 07887 553467
Angel Indoor Bowls Club Memory Cafe
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30 - 4pm
Open to anyone living with dementia memory loss or other cognitive issues.
Data Protection - A gentle reminder to us all that we are not to give out other people's telephone numbers, addresses or e-mails without their permission. Please also remember that if you hold very old church lists with data on, these should be shredded.
Church notices
Please send any items of church life, meetings, news and events for these weekly notices to: katherinehampton@spuc.org.uk by Thursday, thank you.