St Swithins Church, Ashmanhaugh
The church possibly dates from the tenth century, it is dedicated to St Swithin whose cult dates from the mid-tenth century, which may be a guide to its founding.
In 1556 Edward Steward, the parson of Horning was also curate of Ashmanhaugh. Since the late 1970s the vicar of Horning has again been the incumbent.
St Swithin's is now one of the churches of the Horning Benefice.
St Swithin was Bishop of Winchester in 852 and was canonised in the 900's. Nowadays, St Swithin is remembered particularly on the 15 July.
The story related to this tells us that he had asked especially that he should be given an ordinary burial in the churchyard of the Minster, 'that the sweet rain of heaven should fall upon my grave'. However, at a later date it was considered that it would be more appropriate for him to be reburied within Winchester Cathedral. After the reburial it rained for many days. Hence the connection between rain and St Swithin.
Built: circa 10th Century
Our Patron: St Swithin
Monday
Special Morning PrayersMorning Prayer is said by Rev'd Sandra Ellison on every Monday morning except the first Monday in the month. On that day the service is held in the Church at Beeston St Lawrence. These shorter services begin at 09.15am. If you are able to join her at these times you will be most welcome.
Every second third fourth and fifth Monday at 9:15 AM for ¾ hour
Charity Coffee Morning
On Saturday 30th August 2008, Jessie Blake will once again be holding a special Charity Coffee Morning in the Preston Rooms, School Road Ashmanhaugh.
There will be the usual stalls selling Cakes, Preserves and freshly picked local vegetables as well as a Raffle.
Come early to this popular event.
Proceeds this year will go to the Hoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre.
Saturday 30th August 2008 at 10:00 AM for 2 hours
Ashmanhaugh Village FETE
Thank you to everyone who came along in the rain to the Fete which was held at Blacksmiths Farm on Saturday 09 August 2008.
An amazing £1014.00 was raised in the two hours which will go towards the forthcoming repairs which are due to begin in the not too distant future
Saturday 30th August 2008 at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Service - Trinity 16
The first service of September 2008 is a service of Holy Communion.
Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you.
Sunday 7th September 2008 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Service - Trinity 16
The first service of September 2008 is a service of Holy Communion.
Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you.
Sunday 7th September 2008 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
| Our Location:
Church Road
Ashmanhaugh
Ashmanhaugh
Norfolk
NR12 8YL |
Contact:
Mrs Jill Sharpe
Farthings
Stone Lane
Ashmanhaugh
Norwich
NR12 8YR
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