The Garden Gang entered the St Philip’s Allotments into the recent RHSI/British Embassy/Climate Change (#COP26) competition to explain what we’ve all been doing in the allotments to help our planet. We’re delighted to say that we got a runner-up prize of €100. We’re going to spend it on mulch and…
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…
Adults and children were delighted after church on Sunday 27 June to have a surprise visit from the ice-cream van!
It was a beautiful Autumn morning for the Joint Outdoor Family Service ‘Celebrating Community in Creation’ in St Philip’s Church on 19 September, where we were reminded that we are all part of nature, it is for us to enjoy and to take good care of. It was followed by…
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.…
Thanks to everyone who submitted recipes for the Sandford Parish Cookbook. The Cookbook Committee (Chris Boyd, Linda Evans, Barbara Power-Smith, Rob Tilson, Gillian Wynne and the Rector) are busily collating, editing, proof-reading etc. in order to get the book to the printers. It is planned that the cookbook will be…
Quicksilver, of distant notoriety, Cross Country Quiz, Mastermind, University Challenge, Pointless, ok, we all love a ‘quiz’. The smug feeling of being able to answer that one obscure trivia question or the frustration of grasping for that either/or choice. On a cold Thursday evening, nine eager teams, suitably charged with…
We are investigating whether there is any interest in re-starting a craft group albeit virtually! More and more people are getting crafty and creative in lockdown and revisiting old hobbies. We are seeing if perhaps people might like to come together to craft, chat and encourage each other over Zoom,…
Dear parents, You are most likely aware of the most positive and joyful response to the Butterflies and Christmas artwork that decorated our church railings/grounds over the past few months. People all around the place are still talking about it! As well as bringing joy to people, it also sends…
Some of the following may be of interest to you: Church’s Ministry of Healing: Online Healing Service on the feast of St Brigid, 1st February via Facebook live. The service will be led by the Revd Lesley Robinson and commences at 12 noon at https://www.facebook.com/CMHIreland. St Brigid’s Cross: Video from…