Catholic Events for Daytime

Drop in Coffee Morning

Every 2nd Wednesday | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | St Bonaventure's Church

Everyone is welcome on the second Wednesday of the month 10.30 – 12.00. Come along to the presbytery to meet up with old friends or make new ones while enjoying a cuppa. People living with dementia and their carers particularly welcome.

Bereavement Support

Every 3rd Monday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | St Augustine of Canterbury Church

An informal, friendship & support group with refreshments. Next date is 20 Oct. All welcome.

Rosary

Every day | 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | St Mary on the Quay

Every day apart from Sunday. The Rosary is a form of meditation that involves repeating a series of prayers while reflecting deeply on important events in the life of Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary. This meditative practice helps to quiet the mind and draw the heart into the mysteries of faith.

St Wulfstan's Lunch Club

Every Tuesday | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Sacred Heart Church

A lunch is prepared alternate Tuesdays at the Newman Hall to provide food and company for parishioners over 65. The Lunch Club began in November 1982. It was started by a parishioner who saw the need to provide company and companionship for many lonely senior citizens. The aim was to improve their quality of life…

Rosary Group

Every Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | St Bonaventure's Church

Please come and join in praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet and share a cup of tea afterwards. Meet in St Elizabeth room in the Presbytery at 2.00pm.

St Bonaventure's Painting Group

Every 1st Wednesday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | St Bonaventure's Church

All welcome, including beginners, to join small and very friendly group. Bring your own materials. On 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 10.00am – 12 noon. Meet in the St Elizabeth room in the Presbytery.

Soup and Psalms

Every Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | St Joseph's Church

Our Soup and Psalms Group combines prayer with food and a bit of socialisation! They meet on Wednesday lunchtimes at 12 noon in the Presbytery where they share a hearty home made soup followed by a time of prayer and reflection on the weeks Gospel and Psalm including prayers for the parish and a decade…

Breviary Morning Prayer

Every Thursday | 9:00 am – 9:30 am | St Bonaventure's Church

The Breviary Morning Prayer, also known as Lauds, is intended to sanctify the morning, offering praise to God as the day begins. It’s traditionally prayed at dawn and is one of the most important “hours” of the day, alongside Vespers (Evening Prayer).

Knitting Group

Every 3rd Friday | 12:45 am – 1:45 am | St Mary on the Quay

We meet every third Friday of the month after the 12:15pm mass in the Middle Hall. The group makes blankets for premature babies at the BRI hospital. New members welcome. Tuition can be provided if required.

Community Cafe

Every Friday | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | St Augustine of Canterbury Church

Join us each Friday from 1.30 - 3.30pm in the hall, for a cuppa and a catch up with your community.

Adoration

Every 1st Friday | 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | St Mary on the Quay

What is Adoration? The Eucharist is placed in a monstrance (a special vessel) on the altar. People come to pray silently, reflect or simply sit in the presence of Christ. Spiritually, Adoration is a time of intimacy with God, a practice that deepens faith and love. It’s a very peaceful and profound tradition – less…

RadioMaria: Mariathon

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 | 12:00 am – 12:00 am |

RadioMaria invites you to our Mariathon, 15th–17th October, as we “Turn Up the Volume” on the Quiet Revival in our nation. Hear inspiring guest speakers share stories of faith, growth, and renewal. Tune in via DAB+, the Radio Maria app, online at www.radiomariaengland.uk, or smart speaker.