Julie Francis - our newly commissioned Anna Chaplain

Julie was commissioned as Anna Chaplain by Canon Michael Anderson on 6th October at Holy Ascension Hyde Church. She has written this rather lovely article which has now appeared on the Anna Chaplaincy blog, as linked below:

Anna Chaplaincy expands in Hampshire parishes on the edge of the New Forest

Read about what it means to be an Anna Chaplain, and as Julie writes: “… with two Anna Chaplains in our parish, who knows what God has in store for us going forward?!”

Jonathan Veira concert 7th October

Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, author and humorous raconteur, Jonathan Veira, star of screen, stage, TV, churches and halls across the globe, from Guildford to Glyndebourne, from Lymington to La Scala, is bringing his entertaining one-man show to us to raise funds for our church, on 7th October.

Tickets (£10, including refreshments) from the Church Office, Melvyn Beynon (07711 469412) or other appointed ticket sellers at each of the AVC churches.

Tickets (£10, including refreshments) from the Church Office, Melvyn Beynon (07711 469412) or other appointed ticket sellers at each of the AVC churches.

Jonathan Veira - Who is he and what does he do?

Jonathan, as a singer and songwriter, has collaborated and performed with the likes of Richard Lennox, Pam Rhodes (Songs of Praise), Sue Rinaldi, Bryn Haworth and Paul Field to name but a few.

There are many videos online of Jonathan singing, including the following rendition of Bring Him Home at a recent concert:

For even more information about Jonathan, visit his website:

We hope to see you there!

Trevor holds Cross for 60 Years

Many congratulations to our dedicated Crucifer, Trevor Tague. Family, friends and congregation joined Trevor during last week’s service to help support and celebrate his 60 years of service as Crucifer at St Mary’s Church in Fordinbridge. What an amazing achievement - thank you Trevor!