33rd Dublin Sandford Scout Group
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
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!
The Garden Gang
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…
Music Matters
The pandemic continues to curtail music-making—not just in the parishes, but everywhere. Since audience capacities are limited, it hasn’t been possible to reschedule our cancelled summer lunchtime concerts. However, we hope to be able to make available some pre-recorded recitals from both churches over the next few months featuring musicians…
Sandmill Strollers
Following the lifting of restrictions announced in early May, Sandmill Strollers have met on the first Tuesday of each month having regard for social distancing and the need to stay safe from Covid-19. We have decided to drive separately to local car parks instead of car-share. St Enda’s Park was…
Sandmillers
For obvious reasons, Sandmillers have not met since springtime 2020. Brian White’s presentation on Josephine Heffernan (and her long-lost bracelet) was our last event back in March. The planned tour of the Museum of Literature on Stephen’s Green had to be cancelled as the museum was closed. It seems unwise…
Fauré’s Requiem: Friday, 8 November 2019
On Friday 8 November at 7.30 pm, the combined choirs of Sandford, St Philip’s and St Bartholomew’s will present a performance of Fauré’s much-loved Requiem in D minor, Op. 48. Fauré’s work sets a selection of the traditional texts from the Mass for the Dead, but unlike many settings (notably…
Choral Union
Choral Union rehearsals recommenced on 11 September, and we have several new members joining us this term. We are preparing for a performance of Fauré’s Requiem on Friday 8 November, and will then begin working on our Christmas programme. There is still room for new members in case anyone is…
Choral Scholars
The Choral Scholars term recommenced on 11 September, and we were delighted to welcome some new members, and welcome back some returning members. This year the Scholars will be working on Purcell’s opera Dido & Aeneas, which we hope to perform next year, as well as singing at events on…
St Philip’s Parish Choir: a new parish choir
Following the installation of the fantastic new organ, it would be excellent if we could improve the quality of music and singing at services in St Philip’s. With this in mind, we hope to begin a new parish choir based in St Philip’s Church. This will be a separate group…