St Thomas à Becket's Church

Upcoming events at St Thomas à Becket's Church

St Thomas à Becket's Church is a visitor attraction in Cliffe. Near Here currently lists 14 upcoming events, including Climb the tower, see our ancient clock and bells, Cliffe Summer Fair and Ride or Stride between churches for charity.

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Around £5.

Climb the tower, see our ancient clock and bells

Saturday 11th and 25th July, 11.30am, then fortnightly, last tour 5th Sept Our guided tour includes: introduction to church interior; climb the spiral stair to the second-oldest (1670) turret clock in Sussex; up to the belfry – lovely and very special oak bellframe dates from around 1400. Not many belfries survive like this, and hardly any that are easily reached by stairs. Hear the big tenor bell strike twelve! Not to be missed – only £5. Full info and all dates

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Around £5

Climb the tower, see our ancient clock and bells

Saturday 25th July, 11.30am, then fortnightly, last tour 5th Sept Our guided tour includes: introduction to church interior; climb the spiral stair to the second-oldest (1670) turret clock in Sussex; up to the belfry – lovely and very special oak bellframe dates from around 1400. Not many belfries survive like this, and hardly any that are easily reached by stairs. Hear the big tenor bell strike twelve! Not to be missed – only £5. Full info and all dates

Sat 25 Jul12:30St Thomas à Becket's Church

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Cliffe Summer Fair

Saturday 29th August, 10am-12.30pm, beside the church We stage the annual summer fair, now an amazing 615 years old – we had permission from King Henry IV in 1409. Come and hear us read the King’s charter and declare the fair open at 10am. Lots of tempting stalls – jam (of course), tea and coffee, delicious home-made cakes, plants, fruit and veg, great choice of books for grown-ups, jewellry and bric-a-brac. Plenty to try for in raffles and tombola. Indoors in Cliffe Hall if wet. Donations to stalls by 10am please.

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Cliffe Summer Fair

Saturday 29th August, 10am-12.30pm, beside the church We stage the annual summer fair, now an amazing 615 years old – we had permission from King Henry IV in 1409. Come and hear us read the King’s charter and declare the fair open at 10am. Lots of tempting stalls – jam (of course), tea and coffee, delicious home-made cakes, plants, fruit and veg, great choice of books for grown-ups, jewellry and bric-a-brac. Plenty to try for in raffles and tombola. Indoors in Cliffe Hall if wet. Donations to stalls by 10am please.

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Ride or Stride between churches for charity

Saturday 12th September, 9am-5pm Join our walk between Lewes churches, or cycle or run between as many Sussex churches as you can manage. And raise money for the church of your choice and for the Sussex Historic Churches Trust. See the best of our historic churches, have great fun and help us raise money! for entry form. Full info at Sussex Historic Churches Trust

Sat 12 Sept10:00St Thomas à Becket's Church

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Harvey's Brewery Annual Harvest Thanksgiving service

Saturday 3rd October, in Church, 11am The church is decorated with Harvey’s hop bines, beautifully and aromatically, for this very popular service. Not to miss! All welcome, retiring collection.

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Church Harvest Supper, in Cliffe Hall

Sunday 4th October, Cliffe Hall, 6pm A jolly, friendly, hearty and convivial evening, open to all. Tickets only £7 from Ruth in church or or email Donations for the raffle would be welcome.

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Religion & Spirituality

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 8th November, 9.45am At our Sunday communion service we remember the service and sacrifice of the armed forces of the UK and the Commonwealth. We read out the names of all the fallen from our Parish. We pay tribute to the special contribution of families and of the emergency services. We acknowledge innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism.

Sun 8 Nov09:45St Thomas à Becket's Church

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Live Music

Advent Carol Sevice with Sussex Harmony Quire

Sunday 29th November, 3pm Sing Advent carols, and thrill to the Sussex Harmony Quire, an enthusiastic band of singers and instrumentalists in costume and playing period instruments. Their vibrant, beautiful and thoroughly entertaining music is a wonderful revival of rural c hurch and chapel quires from 1700 to 1850. Wine, soft drinks and mince pies afterwards. Retiring collection.

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Our jolly Christmas Fair

Saturday 5th December 10am – 12.30 Our traditional friendly Fair in the warmth of the adjacent Cliffe Hall. Lots of stalls perfect for finding Christmas gifts! Plus chocolate treats, books galore, preserves,, tombola and raffle. Scrumptious home-made cakes to enjoy on the spot or take away. Arrange to meet friends, there’s room to sit down and share a coffee and snack. Donations welcome: unwanted gifts, toiletries, books, Christmas decorations – bring on the day 8-10am.

Sat 5 Dec12:30St Thomas à Becket's Church

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Our jolly Christmas Fair

Saturday 6th December 10am – 12.30 Our traditional friendly Fair in the warmth of the adjacent Cliffe Hall. Lots of stalls perfect for finding Christmas gifts! Plus chocolate treats, books galore, preserves,, tombola and raffle. Scrumptious home-made cakes to enjoy on the spot or take away. Arrange to meet friends, there’s room to sit down and share a coffee and snack. Donations welcome: unwanted gifts, toiletries, books, Christmas decorations – bring on the day 8-10am.

Sun 6 Dec12:30St Thomas à Becket's Church

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Come and sing Christmas carols

Friday 11th December, 6.30pm All are welcome to come to sing carols in Cliffe hall next door to the church.. Enlivened by Susan Bain on the piano. Ask for your favourite and you’ll probably get it! Free entry.

Fri 11 Dec18:30St Thomas à Becket's Church

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Children & Family

Christmas Eve Childrens' Crib Service

Thursday 24th December, 4pm A very popular event – a lovely chance to bring your little children to help decorate the crib in preparation for the Nativity. There’s a warm welcome for everyone!

Thu 24 DecSt Thomas à Becket's Church

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Sports & Fitness

Boxing Day service

Saturday 26th December, 9am A said Eucharist service for St Stephen.

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