The Friends of St Mary's
registered charity number 284983
The Chairman, Marjorie Rousseau, writes the following:
FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19
Our fund-raising activities began in 2018 by reminiscing on the visit of the Maasai Warriors when Geoff Clarke, our village recorder, showed a film of their performance in Church on 20th October 2017. There was so much content in their presentation it was good to see it all again picking up on things we missed the first time round. It also gave those who were unable to come to the event an opportunity to enjoy their visit. The film is now part of the history of the village for future generations to enjoy.
We then had a very successful Coffee Morning and Baked Spud Bash - both well supported. The Friends provided a Stall selling jams, pickles and chutney on Street Fayre Day in May when the Church and Armoury were open.
In June we welcomed the Edmund Octet who gave a most enjoyable Concert. Father Philip gave Tours of the Church and Armoury throughout the year, the Friends providing refreshments.
Our Strawberry Cream Tea was much enjoyed held in the URC premises. Our thanks to the URC for making this available to us in which to hold a number of events. We supported the village School Fete by providing a Cake Stall. A Quiz was held in November - a very happy evening for which we thank Ken Abbott and his assistants Liz and Shirley. The Friends Boxes were collected and yielded a very acceptable source of income. The year ended with our Christmas Draw. Thank you to all who bought tickets and donated prizes.
We are most grateful to Father Philip for his continued support as we are to all those who attend our events to enable us to keep our lovely Church, a Grade 1 listed building, in good repair.
EVENTS 2019 –
CONCERT GIVEN BY OUT OF THE SHADOWS 9 February 7.30pm in Church
COFFEE MORNING 23 February 10am-11.30am URC
AGM IN CHURCH 10 March 10.30am (approx) after Parish Mass
BAKED SPUD BASH 23 March 11.30am-2pm URC
Marjorie Rousseau
Chair - Friends of St Mary's.
For further details on any of the above ring me on 01449 766726 or e-mail me on m.rousseau777@btinternet.com .
FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19
Our fund-raising activities began in 2018 by reminiscing on the visit of the Maasai Warriors when Geoff Clarke, our village recorder, showed a film of their performance in Church on 20th October 2017. There was so much content in their presentation it was good to see it all again picking up on things we missed the first time round. It also gave those who were unable to come to the event an opportunity to enjoy their visit. The film is now part of the history of the village for future generations to enjoy.
We then had a very successful Coffee Morning and Baked Spud Bash - both well supported. The Friends provided a Stall selling jams, pickles and chutney on Street Fayre Day in May when the Church and Armoury were open.
In June we welcomed the Edmund Octet who gave a most enjoyable Concert. Father Philip gave Tours of the Church and Armoury throughout the year, the Friends providing refreshments.
Our Strawberry Cream Tea was much enjoyed held in the URC premises. Our thanks to the URC for making this available to us in which to hold a number of events. We supported the village School Fete by providing a Cake Stall. A Quiz was held in November - a very happy evening for which we thank Ken Abbott and his assistants Liz and Shirley. The Friends Boxes were collected and yielded a very acceptable source of income. The year ended with our Christmas Draw. Thank you to all who bought tickets and donated prizes.
We are most grateful to Father Philip for his continued support as we are to all those who attend our events to enable us to keep our lovely Church, a Grade 1 listed building, in good repair.
EVENTS 2019 –
CONCERT GIVEN BY OUT OF THE SHADOWS 9 February 7.30pm in Church
COFFEE MORNING 23 February 10am-11.30am URC
AGM IN CHURCH 10 March 10.30am (approx) after Parish Mass
BAKED SPUD BASH 23 March 11.30am-2pm URC
Marjorie Rousseau
Chair - Friends of St Mary's.
For further details on any of the above ring me on 01449 766726 or e-mail me on m.rousseau777@btinternet.com .
