After my recent talk at the Sandmillers, I summarise some of the main tips on recycling that we discussed: E.U. Recycling Targets Currently Ireland recycles approximately 30% of all plastics in use in the country. Recycling targets for packaging are very challenging, by 2025 the target set by the EU…
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…
It’s been a busy term so far for music in the parish. Choir rehearsals recommenced on Wednesday 15 January after a well-deserved post-Christmas break, and we were straight into rehearsals for our Candlemas service on Sunday 29 January. Lenten Concerts We have organised a series of Lenten Concerts to be…
December: Fernhill to Barnacullia This was a lovely walk from Fernhill near Stepaside and then uphill to the Blue Light Pub at Barnacullia where the proprietor had a roaring fire waiting for us. Over our coffee we discussed plans for the 2023 walks and enjoyed the views across Dublin Bay…
The first Sandmillers gathering of the year took place on Thursday afternoon, 26 January, in Sandford Church. Refreshments were served and, in a very relaxed atmosphere, Rachel Richardson gave a very informative and interesting talk on reusable items and the recycling of certain others. The attendance was responsive and they also…
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…
Following the submission of our registration forms in October 2022, we recently received confirmation from Eco-Congregation Ireland that our grouped parishes are now officially registered, and we have received our first award! We have received an ‘Awareness Award’ in recognition of the work that the Parish Development Committee has done…
This 128-page book contains 101 recipes donated by the parishioners of Sandford & St Philip’s Milltown and the children of Sandford Parish National School, ranging from Cheesy Bang Bangs and Brown Bettys to Noisette of Lamb and Tasmanian Lemon Pie. The cookbook priced at €15 euro (or 3 for €40)…
Following the unfortunate setback in relation to the plans for the first phase of the restoration of StPhilip’s Parochial Hall, the St Philip’s Hall Restoration Committee, working on behalf of St Philip’s SelectVestry, met again in August to consider and prepare for the works which are now due to be…
‘Have you heard the raindrops drumming on the rooftops?’ The opening line of Hymn 71 wasparticularly apt on Sunday, 11 September 2022 when the raindrops were certainly drumming on therooftops of St Philip’s Church and Hall as parishioners of all ages came together for a service and BBQthat day. It…