During the week beginning Monday, December 12, Wymondham  Abbey will have an Advent Spiral.

In previous years this has proved very popular as a gentle meditation suitable for everyone.

Visitors are invited to light a candle and carry it slowly to the centre of the Spiral and leave it at the manger. 

The atmosphere is calm and reflective and it only takes a few minutes to walk the spiral – but most people stay longer. There will be places to sit and reflect. The beauty of the spiral and gentle music make this a ‘spa for the spirit’.

Throughout the week there will be special events to help with prayer and mindfulness. Opening times vary as follows: Monday, December 12, 2pm to 4pm, Tuesday, December 13, 10am to 8.30pm,  Wednesday, December 14, 8.30am to 8.30pm,  Thursday, December 15, 10am to 8.30pm and Friday, December 16,  10am to 4pm. A soup and roll lunch will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12.30pm to 2pm; donations welcome towards the Abbey’s support for those in need.

Services during Advent and Christmas include:

Children’s Christingle Sunday, December 11 at 3pm.

Town Carol Service, Sunday, December 18 at 6.30pm.

Crib Service, Christmas Eve at 4pm.

Midnight Mass, Christmas Eve at 11.15pm.

Epiphany Carol Service, ‘Travellers from Afar’, Sunday, January 8 at 6.30pm. 

For full details of all services, events and Abbey opening times see www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk, t. 01953 607062.