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Welcome to the website of the United Benefice of Brailsford, Ednaston, Osmaston,
Shirley and Yeaveley - five churches working in close partnership, in the south
of the Derby Dales. There are a variety of services each Sunday and during
the week and you will be very welcome at any of them. Whether you
are looking for a church, wanting to get married or have your child
baptised or have questions about Christianity we hope this website
will answer your questions. If it doesn't please give us a call.

SERVICE & GROUP ROTAS CAN BE FOUND BELOW. 



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LATEST NEWS PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 15:21

 Support for DERBY NIGHTSHELTERunwanted kitchen equipment and household items needed click here for details

DERBY NIGHTSHELTER is a local registered charity

  • providing temporary accommodation for homeless adults and their families,
  • working to rehabilitate and integrate individuals and families back into the community, 
  • supporting individuals and their families in to finding accommodation,
  • providing starter packs to help local homeless people set up and move into permanent/temporary accommodation

Message from OLDER PERSON'S CHAPLAIN

Hello, my name is Fay.  I have recently taken up the post of Older Person's Chaplain and will be doing home visits to the housebound, bereaved and sick elderly people living within the parishes of the five churches in this United Benefice.  I am working two days each week.  If you know of anyone who is alone, housebound or sick and would welcome a home visit then please contact the Church Office.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:06 )
 
Services & Groups
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Friday, 18 September 2009 00:00
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Sunday 

Click here for our September rota.

Cllick here for our October rota.

Click here for services at Yeaveley.

Open Air Service with Salvation Army Band at Heritage Wood, Ednaston on Sunday 12th September at 3pm. 

Harvest Praise with Rev'd Colin Johnson on Sunday 26th September at 6.30pm at Shirley.  Click here for more details. 

Noise Factory: our next service is 10.30am on Sunday 26 September at St Martin's Church Osmaston

Midweek 

Wednesdays at 12 noon - join us for a short service of Holy Communion recommencing on Wed 1 September at St Michael's Church Shirley.

Other 

Pram Service 2pm on Tuesdays at All Saint's Brailsford. Click here for our Pram Service rota.

Ladies Bible Study Group: meetings are held 10.45am on second Wednesday of the month. Please come along and join this informal group which meets at Corner Farm Barn Ednaston (opposite The Yew Tree Inn).  

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:58 )
 
Coffee Shop PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 12:58
Come along and join us at The Coffee Shop, Brailsford Methodist Church Tuesdays 9-11am.  Click here for more details 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 June 2010 14:11 )
 
Social Events
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008 11:25
  • Yeaveley Church - Harvest Supper on Monday 20 September at The Yeaveley Arms at 7.30pm
  • Osmaston Church - Musical Evening with Bright Reflections on Saturday 25 September at 7pm 
  • Shirley Church - Harvest Supper on Tuesday 28 September at The Saracen's Head 7pm for 7.30pm
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:05 )
 
United Benefice support for Rwanda PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:54

PCCs from the five churches within the Benefice are supporting five young Rwandan students through higher education programmes.  Click here to download the Rwanda newsletter.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 June 2010 14:13 )
 
Confirmation PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 14 September 2009 14:45
If you would like to discuss being confirmed, please contact the Church office on 01335 361239.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 June 2010 14:14 )
 
Flowers in Brailsford Churchyard
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Monday, 27 July 2009 10:29

Mary writes

"I have made a survey of Brailsford Churchyard since January 1st to record all plants as they come into flower. This has included the Wild Flowers, the Grasses and Rushes, the Trees, and Ferns. To date, this now totals 121 different natural plants in the churchyard, which includes; Wild Flowers 98, Trees 9, Grasses and Rushes 12 and Ferns 2."

The current list can be downloaded here

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 July 2009 09:15 )
 
The Noise Factory
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008 11:38
The Noise Factory
 
A Sunday Kids Club for primary school age children (a creche is also available) that meets at the Coronation Hall in Omaston. Craft, singing, stories, games and more on the 4th sunday of each month with registration at 10.20am. Parents are welcome to stay during the club or can take the opportunity to attend a relaxed, peaceful service in the church. Details of dates for the next two months can be found on the links above under Services section.  Further details are available from the Church Office.
Last Updated ( Friday, 15 January 2010 20:35 )
 

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