Findon Furlong
The Parish of Findon, Clapham and Patching
Walking together in the way of Christ and sharing his love with others
Welcome to our Parish Website
Barn Dance & BBQ
Sunday, 19th July​​
Introducing Vicky Riches - our new Safeguarding Officer
Vicky and her husband, Adrian, moved to Findon Village in December 2020 from Leigh
in Surrey. Between them they have 5 children and 6 (soon to be 7) grandchildren. Vicky has been in education for most of her working life with a brief spell in both business and pharmaceutical qualitative research where she enjoyed travelling the world talking to people! Her last role in education was as Head Teacher and Area Lead, for Surrey County Council, supporting children who found it challenging, or were unable, to attend school. She was the designated safeguarding lead in this role for at least 15 years, so comes with a great deal of experience in safeguarding in education. Vicky and Adrian have 2 dogs, Barnie and Freddie, who enjoy their walks on Nepcote and Cissbury.
Notice Board
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8 00am Holy Communion at Clapham
10.00am Eucharist in Findon
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Home Group
We have a home group that meets outside the regular church services for fellowship, study and prayer, If you would like to know more, please contact the Rectory.
Pastoral Group
Our Parish Pastoral Group is there for anybody within our parish. We also keep in contact with baptisms, weddings and the bereaved. Please contact the Rectory if either you or anyone you know needs a visit.
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Refreshments
We meet in fellowship after the service for a chat over a cuppa. If you would like to be part of the 'refreshments' team at Findon, please contact Tessa McCormick:
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Church Cleaning
If you feel able to help with this, even if only on an occasional basis, we would be incredibly grateful. Please contact the office.
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​Access to Findon Church
The gates to Findon Church are locked automatically overnight. Pedestrian access through the side gate is still available.
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"Cornerstone"
If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument and are interested in joining our parish band, please contact Graham at ewes16.gl@gmail.com​​​​
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Findon Bellringers
Would anyone like to have a go at ringing our church bells and join our band of ringers. Full training will be given. It is a very enjoyable and rewarding hobby. If you would like further information, contact
Messy Church
Crafts, activities, a talk and songs, all linked to a bible theme. Come and join in the fun on the first Tuesday of the
month (term time only) in Findon Village Hall from 3.30-5.30pm. To finish the session, we sit down for a meal together.
If you would like to know more, or if you feel you would like to join our band of helpers, click here. See pictures from previous sessions in our Gallery or on Facebook.
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Lambstails
For children up to 5 years old and their parents/ carers on Tuesday afternoons 3.00-4.30pm in Findon Rectory.
(Not on the first Tuesday of the month.)
For information contact Dom: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com
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Light Lunch @ 1pm
The lunch club, run by the Findon Village Hall Trust, meets on the last Tuesday in the month, except in August and December. Two course lunch with tea/coffee and a raffle: £6 per person.
A sample menu can be viewed here. Everyone welcome.
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Monday Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
Drop-in in Findon Village Hall
Monday 2-4pm (October to March)​
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Tea @ 2
Clapham & Patching Village Hall,
every Tuesday from 2-3pm. £1
Please join us for a cuppa and a chat.
If the weather is fine, this will now be at Dulaney House. All welcome!​