Rectory Works, incl. Re-wiring

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…

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Summer Soirée , June 2019

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…

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Summer Music at Sandford 2018

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…

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Fundraising Concert, Sandford (9th November)

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…

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St Philip’s Art Exhibition and Sale

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…

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