Green Tips

There was some good news recently regarding recycling. On 6 September it was announced that due to advancements in Ireland’s recycling capabilities, soft plastics can now be recycled! Hurray! So here is an update and reminder on recycling: 1) Green BinIt is important to ensure that anything put into your…

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Music Matters

Parish Choirs With the lifting of restrictions, choir rehearsals are now once again possible. I’m looking forward to welcoming members of the Choral Scholars and Choral Union back to rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 29 September, and I hope to have members of the choirs singing at Sunday services over…

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Summer Challenge 2021

The SandMill Challenge 2021 had twenty-one suggestions to keep young and old busy over the summer. From blowing bubbles to growing seeds – there was something for everyone. We were really glad that the children who participated in the challenge this year enjoyed their ‘treat bags’. Each bag included supplies…

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Service in Creation

On Sunday 1 August we assembled for an uplifting outdoor service of worship. The service took place on the lawn of St Philip’s Church. We gave thanks for the wonder of creation. Canon Gyles’ sermon brought to light the profound consequences of climate change for one particular family in Ethiopia.…

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