8  Back to Church Sunday Welcome Workshops – one at 12.30-2pm at Dunham House, Westgate, Southwell NG25 0LR and the other at 7.30-9pm at Carlton in Lindrick Church Centre, Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick  S81 9EG. PLEASE BOOK IN for one of these sessions NO LATER THAN Monday July 6th  by contacting Caroline Todd tel 01636 817222 or email: resourcemanager@southwell.anglican.org

9  The Minster School Proudly presents its Sustainable Showcase. Doors Open: 6pm. The programme will include: A Fashion Show and displays of the Sixth form’s D&T Work; various displays of students work and ways that we can all make a change and make a difference; local businesses will be present to promote themselves and offer consumers a sustainable option for their shopping. There will be a film screening of ‘The Age of Stupid’ (screen will be at 7pm). Support will be offered to schools interested in gaining the prestigious Green Flag in the Eco-Schools Award Scheme.

11  Prayer Workshop ‘Lord, teach us to pray’. St Mary’s Church, Attenborough.  10.15am-12.15pm and 12.45- 2.30pm.  Each session will begin with an introduction based on the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ followed by workshops on different aspects of prayer.  Do attend both sessions if you can; but, it is possible to attend either the morning or afternoon sessions if you prefer.  Further details and booking from: David Bignell, Tel. 0115 9250060, email outreach@attenboroughchurch.org.uk  www.attenboroughchurch.org.uk

11 Summer Fair ‘Summer Holidays' All Saints' Coddington. 2pm-4pm. Childrens Competitions, Games, Bouncy Castle and Live Music and Cream Teas in Church. All proceeds to the much needed Toilet Extension.

11 Global Harmony, in concert, at St John the Baptist Church, Stanford on Soar, near Loughborough, 7.30pm.  Tickets £8 including light refreshment, available on the door, or Gillian Clarke 01509 881 761 for further details.  A chance to hear this wonderful Capella choir singing songs from around the world.
 
11 St Peter’s Church, Nottingham – Coffee Break Concert. Claire Duffy (flute) and Antony Clare (piano)
This superb local duo will perform a varied programme of music for flute and piano from across the ages, from Telemann to Hindemith, as well as contemporary works. 11am. St Peter's Coffee Room will be open with its usual assortment of freshly cut sandwiches, home-made cakes and hot drinks, 10.30am–2pm. Admission is free, with donations to the church organ appeal welcome.

11 Summer Fair - St Martin's Church, Bilborough, 2pm-5pm.

11  Family Fun Day -11am till 3pm, free admission. St Cyprians Church , Lancaster Road , Nottingham. NG3 7AN.  Bouncy Castle, Cake competition (Bake a Victoria sponge bring it on the day ), Children's Cookie decorating, Children's games, Plant stalls, Hot dogs & Burgers, Flower arranging Demo, All Our Past times (exhibition of Crafts /hobbies), Test your football skills with Craig Armstrong of Mansfield Town (ex Nottingham Forest), Refreshments and other stalls. http://www.stcyprian.org.uk

12  Music in the Great Hall 2009 - Supporting the work of Southwell Minster Choir Association. 8pm, Great Hall, Southwell Minster. Go Lovely Rose - Neil Allen tenor and Timothy Lole piano in a recital of 20th century English Song.  To include music by Quilter, Bridge, Ireland, Elgar and Britten.  Admission free (no reservations) with a retiring collection.  Further information and mailing list: migh@southwellminster.org.uk

16 Wholeness and Healing Service – The Minster Quire, 7.30pm.  The Revd Steve Silvester.  Further details:  the Revd Martyn Alvey 01909 473998.

17  Lunchtime at the Cathedral 2009 - Sarah Huson 'cello. 12.15-1pm, Southwell Minster.  Refreshments available.  No admission charge, donations invited to help cover costs.  Further details: 01636 819233.

11  St Peter’s Church, Nottingham – Coffee Break Concert. Claire Duffy (flute) and Antony Clare (piano)

18  St Peter's Church, Nottingham – Coffee Break Concert. St Peter's Church Choir and Essentially Brass
The resident church choir join forces with 'coffee break' concert favourites, Essentially Brass in a magnificent programme that will include the Venetian splendour of Gabrieli motets, as well as the solemn majesty of the music that Purcell wrote for the funeral of Queen Mary. 11am. St Peter's Coffee Room will be open with its usual assortment of freshly cut sandwiches, home-made cakes and hot drinks, 10.30am–2pm. Admission is free, with donations to the church organ appeal welcome.

19  Bishop George's farewell service in Southwell Minster, 3.30pm.

25  All Hallows, Gedling, Grand Garden Party in the Rectory Garden and Church. Starts at 1.30pm with stalls, games and live music in the Rectory Garden and refreshments will be served in Church where there will be a Big Book sale, exhibition and space for a quiet time. Admission by programme 50p. accompanied children free.