We were delighted to welcome Philip Daly to our services one Sunday during the summer to speak about the Ranelagh Community Response, a community volunteer group set up in response to Covid-19. Members of the Confirmation Group and Garden Gang helped out in the spring and summer by growing flowers…
The Garden Gang awaits news of the latest public health guidelines with a key date being 5 March, but while we all wait nature does not. It is thrilling to see snowdrops and daffodils blooming, while the days are getting longer. We haven’t gardened together since October 2019 which is…
Christmas Cards In response to the wonderful Christmas cards sent by members of the Sunday Schools to the SandMillers (plus others), this message was received: “This morning I got a lovely surprise from one of the little girls – a handmade Christmas card from St Philip’s church….It is a lovely…
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…
The 33rd Dublin Sandford Scout Group has not yet reconvened due to Covid-19. However, there are plans in train for some outdoor events (e.g. hikes) for each group at the weekends
Sunday School leaders met with the Rector in September to plan some activities for this term. While Sunday School cannot meet in the usual way, plans are afoot for some fun activities between now and Christmas. Keep an eye on the parish emails!
As the autumn leaves begin to change colour and the weather is see-sawing between balmy and blustery, we in Garden Gang have been on pause pending the Government announcements about the latest Covid restrictions. As I write we have just begun Level 3 restrictions for the next three weeks. Even…
The Rathmines Garden Trail this year included our allotments at St Philip’s for the first time. The prospect of close scrutiny from knowledgeable gardeners focused the minds of Garden Gangers and made us no less curious than our substantial number of visitors. Home-baked cakes and tarts, which were particularly luscious…
When the 33rd Dublin (Sandford) Scout Group was re-opened in 2010, with Beavers and Cubs, one of the main aims was to reinstate the Scout section and the leaders have been working towards this over the past nine years. It is very exciting then and a great achievement that the…
The Beavers and Cubs had a joint day out on Sunday 3 March to Larch Hill. There is nothing quite like a hike in the rain, sleet and snow! Thankfully, we were in the woods most of the time, and everyone got to warm up around a camp fire, with…