It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
We were privileged to be one of the churches chosen to have a book of condolence in our church but we have just received an update
Sad outcome is the Government has advised that in order to observe current Covid-19 precautions, physical condolence books should not be offered at this time.
If you still wish to offer you condolences The National CofE website is hosting a national book of condolence, which can be accessed via the following link
https://www.churchofengland.org/remembering-his-royal-highness-prince-philip
The book is open to any individual or church communities who wish to sign and record a message.
Zoom Coffee morning and Catch up
this week our Coffee morning will take place immediately after the service.
Zoom online social Books and Booze 7pm
Grab a drink and your favourite read - and share why you think it is the best book. This informal 'book club' is an opportunity to discuss your recommendations for others and maybe even get some ideas for your next read!
click going on event
Revision Notice 
As part of our revised online socials - this week we start our Bi-Weekly Virtual Pub Night! We will be hosting this informal evening where you can join for a catch up and chat - every other Wednesday. On the alternative Wednesdays we will be hosting an activity social. If you wish to join just click GOING on the event on our FB page or comment and we will contact you with further details
go to our FB events page for further details
The shortlist for the delayed online Philip Bates Prize for Composers and Songwriters 2020 has now been decided. From an amazing 68 entries with a very high standard overall, twelve compositions have now been chosen to go forward to the final.These twelve pieces are now featured on the Philip Bates Trust website and YouTube. To see details of the twelve talented young composers and listen to their compositions, please click on the link.For the best experience use a computer or laptop - on a mobile phone it doesn't seem possible to view the open downloaded text at the same time as listening to the music playing. The final result should be available in several weeks, decided both by us and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Thanks to Mark (Gamble) for his work on the videos and website.
We hope you enjoy listening to the pieces
http://philipbatestrust.co.uk/philip_bates_prize_2020/?fbclid=IwAR2ou9ca9oLjWxXtiz8eXTlDrsayRo4aysePurmbWIGOmTaSOuqAGWQFoPQ
We are pleased to announce that our friendly & inclusive baby group returns this Thursday!
All previous Covid-19 secure procedures are in place - full details of which are explained on the booking form
Spaces are limited so please book via the link and you will receive a confirmation email if a place is available. If not you will be offered a place on the waiting list. If you have booked and are no longer able to attend, please let us know by commenting on the event or responding to your confirmation email, as soon as possible - so that we can offer the space to someone else.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back😀
Unfortunately, refreshments will not be available but you are welcome to bring your own. There is a charge of £1.00 per baby.
PLEASE NOTE: the age limit for the group has now been reduced to non-walkers only
https://www.facebook.com/418386812037542/posts/858844541325098/
2020 was challenging for so many, in so many different ways, but our Church family has continued to support each other through difficult times. Whilst we know that the road ahead won't be easy and is still a little uncertain - we know that there is hope and together we will continue to get through it.
In the meantime we wanted to look back
at just some of the activities that our Church community took part in,
in addition to our online and in church services. Thank you to everyone who got involved and we hope you enjoy this snap shot of the year in our video round up!
https://youtu.be/CSLoef7-Xmc
Stories of those who lost their lives
compiled by Alan Fewtrell
Please join us as we get ready to post some more fun activities for all ages
our online Easter bonnet event proved really popular thank you all for joining
pictutes are on our FB page
look out for our next activity
click link below it takes you to our FB page then click events
https://www.facebook.com/pg/stmaryandstmargaretchurch/events/
All social events have been cancelled until further notice
Meet old friends and make new friends over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. The Pastoral Group hope to see you there.....
Every Wednesday from 10.00 am -11.30 am in the Community Hall.
Join us in the hall from 10.00am to prepare
for the following all age service
Following drop in at 10.00 am -11.30 am
and on the 2nd Wednesday of each month 11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Join us for a simple lunch of a soup and a roll with good company for £1.
Tea & coffee are included.
If you have lost a loved one and you are finding it difficult to cope, please come along and you will find a warm welcome, help and support and the opportunity to talk to others over a cup of tea or coffee.
The group meets monthly, on Mondays, 1.30-3.00 pm, in the Community Hall.
The Organ Restoration Group series of bi-monthly Sunday afternoon upcoming concerts at 3pm in church. You will be pleased to know that we made the tremendous sum of £672.50 at our last Sunday afternoon violin concert played by Georgina Bloomfield
Further concerts are cancelled during the pandemic
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