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…
In light of World Bee Day on 20 May 2021, I thought I would write about ways that we can help reduce the decline in Ireland’s bees and other pollinators. I’ve recently pledged my (small) garden for pollinators, by taking these really simple steps: Reduce Frequency of Cutting Your LawnThe…
Many thanks to the children of SPNS for the wonderful Easter posters on the railings of Sandford Church. The following is a message received from a passer-by “I walked to Ranelagh today and the beautiful decorations adorning the railings at Sandford Church gave me such a boost. I’m still smiling.…
One can only laugh: Last week I was visiting a classroom to speak to the children. I was on auto pilot and actually entered the room. One of many ‘bright little buttons’ observed that I was in the room. I smiled and said that I was feeling particularly brave that…
Owing to the cancellation of our planned Hymnathon in summer 2020, and the continual restrictions on singing, a rather different sort of Hymnathon will take place on Friday 11 June, during which I plan to play through the entire Church Hymnal on the organ of St Philip’s Church, beginning at…
This year’s Summer Music series will take place entirely online, with recitals released every second Friday on the Music at Sandford and St Philip’s YouTube channel. This year we will have our very own Anne-Marie O’Farrell performing a solo harp recital, as well as young Feis Ceoil winner Evan Lawrence…
Although congregational and choral singing is still not permitted in church, and live concerts are not yet permitted in our church buildings, the long-awaited return of live music comes closer each day with the continual increase in vaccination numbers. I remain optimistic about restarting our parish music groups this autumn,…
Our Prayer Walk will be back in the grounds of both Sandford Church and St Philip’s Church in early June. Please feel free to drop in for a time of quiet reflection if you are passing.
We look forward to welcoming the Revd Robert Kingston to preach at our evening service in St Philip’s on Maundy Thursday (18th April). Robert is the Chaplain to The Mageough.
Best wishes to all at Alexandra College as they celebrate their 150th anniversary this year! alexandracollege.eu/150-years