Following advice from the parish construction consultants, the works have been split into three individual phases consisting of (1) re-wiring, (2) re-roofing, replacing joists, insulation and rainwater goods restoration and (3) secondary glazing to include restoration of the stained-glass window. The reason for this is to increase the pool of…
On Friday 24 March we held a Coffee Morning in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society’s Annual Daffodil Day. It was held in Sandford Church from 8.30am until 11am. We hope that you will drop in for some fresh tea, coffee and sweet treats to set you up for the…
After much recipe collecting, design layout and proofreading, the Sandford Parish Cookbook has been published, following sterling work by the Cookbook Committee (Chris Boyd, Linda Evans, Barbara Power-Smith, Rob Tilson, Gillian Wynne, and the Rector). Our thanks to Victoria White for proof-reading the book. We look forward to the launch…
Following a lengthy planning period, the first stage of the essential works on the Rectory commenced in mid-August with the mandatory removal of asbestos discovered in the boiler flue shaft. This involved engaging experts who quarantined the kitchen area, disposed of the deleterious material, and concluded by testing and certifying…
It was a balmy Saturday evening in the grounds of St Philip’s Church when parishioners donned their glad rags to attend the Summer Soirée on 29 June. There was a distinctly festive atmosphere, kicked off by the wonderful welcome given to each guest by Dermot Carey, resplendent in his toastmaster’s…
Our sixth annual Summer Music at Sandford series concluded on Friday 31 August after three months of great musical variety and consistently high quality. Our thanks to all the performers and also to those volunteers from the parishes who gave up their time to ensure the smooth running of the…
The 2018 Art Sale and Exhibition will open on Thursday 1 November at 7.30 pm in St Philip’s Hall with guest speaker and refreshments. The exhibition continues on Friday 2 November 12–7 pm Saturday 3 November 10–6 pm Sunday 4 November 12.30–4 pm. Entry is free and there will be…
We look forward to welcoming the Garda Band and Garda Ladies Choir to Sandford Church on Thursday 4 October at 8 pm for a joint parishes fundraising venture. Admission is free and donations will be gratefully received in aid of the Sandford and St Philip’s Organ Restoration Funds.
The Sandford Fundraising Committee, along with David O’Shea, organised a most wonderful concert held in Sandford Church on 9 November. The Culwick Choral Society under the direction of Bernie Sherlock kicked off the evening, followed by baritone Padraig O’Rourke and pianist Michael Grant. We were then treated to two soloist…
This year’s St Philip’s Art Exhibition and Sale opened on Thursday 2 November in the parish hall and ran through until Sunday afternoon. The exhibition was opened by rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy who spoke eloquently about the significance of St Philip’s parish hall in the life of the local community…