Events & small gatherings

A short diary of the year — six occasions, all of them quiet.

Our calendar is small on purpose. Each event below is set out with date, time, venue, accessibility note, and (where places are limited) a booking form. None of our events is ticketed; we ask you to register only so that we have enough chairs and cake.

A hand-painted chalkboard outside the parish church reading 'Spring Open Doors — Sat 24 May — Eure and Smale Charity, Beatrice Street'.
The chalkboard outside St Oswald's, announcing this year's Spring Open Doors.
24
May

Spring Open Doors at Eure's Row

Sat · 24 May 2026 · 13.30–16.30 · Eure's Row, Beatrice Street

One afternoon a year, the courtyard is open to neighbours. Tea, a plant sale, conversation with the trustees, and a short reading by Reverend Darlington at 15.00. Step-free access; toilets in the parish hall opposite.

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18
Jun

Midsummer Tea for Befrienders

Wed · 18 June 2026 · 14.30 · The Garden, Eure's Row

An invitation-only thank-you for our fourteen Hearth & Hand befrienders. Cake from the church-hall kitchen and a short address by Reverend Darlington. Step-free access through the back gate; a steward will meet you at the gate from 14.15.

12
Jul

Plant sale in aid of the Repair Fund

Sat · 12 July 2026 · 10.00–13.00 · The Garden, Eure's Row

A small plant sale from the propagators' bench at the back of the walled garden. Most plants £1 to £5. Cash and contactless. No need to book; just walk in through the back gate.

29
Sep

Michaelmas trustees' meeting · open quarter-hour

Mon · 29 September 2026 · 18.45–19.00 · St Oswald's Side Room

For fifteen minutes at the start of each quarterly meeting, members of the public may attend and ask questions. The room is reached by a single shallow step; let us know if a ramp is needed.

22
Nov

Stir-up Sunday Tea & Carols

Sun · 22 November 2026 · 15.00–17.00 · St Oswald's Parish Hall

A small afternoon of carols, mince pies, and a short reading of the Eure and Smale grace. All welcome; no booking required. The hall is fully accessible.

17
Dec

Christmas Coal Delivery (volunteers welcome)

Thu · 17 December 2026 · 09.00–11.30 · Eure's Row courtyard

An old tradition: helping the coal merchant set the sacks at the right of each back door. Quiet, friendly, slightly cold. Strong gloves recommended; refreshment in the parish hall afterwards.

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