During the summer months we continued with our monthly walks – the numbers might have been smaller but we had some wonderful walks, great chats and usually a welcome ice-cream or coffee to refresh us at the end. We checked out the continued health of the little tern colony on…
This is the fifth year that David O’Shea has organised Friday lunchtime concerts at Sandford Parish Church. These concerts have provided a wide variety of music experiences both by established musicians and those who are at the start of their performing career – these concerts have provided a platform for…
After enjoying a family service (where we learnt more about fidget spinners!) we were treated to a delicious soft whipped ice-cream cone. The colourful ice-cream van was well positioned over by the wall with the queue at one stage nearly reaching the church. Thanks to God for providing the sunshine…
Welcome to our new parish (and school) secretary, Irene Black, who took up the position in late August. The parish office contact details and hours remain unchanged. The new academic year has begun and all parish activities are up and running once again following the summer break. You will find…
Many congratulations to Anne-Marie (now the Revd Dr!) on completing her PhD with Queen’s University, Belfast.
On the 10th September, the Rector was installed as Twelfth Canon in Christ Church Cathedral. It was great so see so many parishioners at the service in Christ Church Cathedral.
Parish Choir finished rehearsals for the summer following the St Philip’s 150th anniversary service. We have had a busy year and managed to learn lots of new repertoire. Thanks to all the members for their hard work during the year. Choral Scholars Choral Scholars have also finished up for the…
We have maintained our custom of meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 13.30 outside St Philip’s Church, Temple Road (one of the few places in this area where there is free parking in the afternoons). If you need a reason to come out walking then join the…
Trip to Burtown House & Gardens, Athy, Co. Kildare On Wednesday 10 May, a beautiful blue-sky day, twelve Sandmillers set off to Burtown to visit the gardens. On arrival we enjoyed coffee in the Gallery Café where painter Lesley Fennell, mother of the present owner and daughter of artist, the…
St Philip’s Church celebrated its 150th anniversary with a flower festival, a history exhibition and plenty of socialising over refreshments on the weekend of 12–14 May 2017. The festivities kicked off with the official opening of the flower festival by noted biologist, environmentalist and broadcaster Éanna Ní Lamhna on the…