Smoke from a Churchwarden’s pipe -Jan 2012
Some thoughts about Resolutions. Traditionally the “New Year” brings to mind resolutions for improving ones lifestyle or behaviour. Realistically many aspirations fall by the wayside, some resolutions are only talked about and not implemented, others may be made, but with the comforting thought that they won’t last long. Regrettably few achieve permanent results. What if...
St Johns and Crisis
It seems the last time I was writing this page for the magazine, Fr John was in the Holy Land and I was wishing you all a successful 2009! Where does the time go? This time last year I was excited and apprehensive about spending part of my Christmas working for Crisis in their Rough...
Financial Statements – Year Ended 31 December 2010
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Macmillan – Turn up the Heat
Macmillan Cancer Support – Turn up the Heat Macmillan is campaigning for more help for people with cancer struggling to cope with rising fuel bills. Can you help? Donate on line by visiting: macmillan.org.uk/donate warmth
Smoke from a Churchwarden’s Pipe
You may be wondering how we go about finding a new Vicar. Well I’ll do my best to explain a simplified version of what happens and at the same time advise you of our progress. Like most procedures in the Church of England there is a well documented and carefully thought out way of going...
Dedication Festival
Dedication Festival On Sunday 16 October we will gather again on the front lawn of the church, around the Foundation Stone to begin our Dedication Festival – celebrating 108 years of Parish life here. This year’s Festival will of course be a very special celebration for me, as it will be the last time I...
Smoke from a Churchwarden’s pipe
Autumn is a time of visible change in our surroundings, yellow, brown and red foliage is everywhere, and the nights are drawing in. However much the approach of winter may be regretted it is inevitable as the year draws to a close. Many people, more knowledgeable than I, have reflected on change. There are...
Farewell
Dear People of St John’s What a memorable experience our Dedication Festival weekend was this year! The International Supper on the Saturday evening was our largest ever, and the range of food truly remarkable. Thank you to all the members of the Parish who worked so hard to produce all those wonderful dishes from so...
Planting begins
VICAR’S LETTER Dear People of St John’s Planting begins: The first day of planting of the re-designed scheme for the gardens around the church begins on the afternoon of Saturday 6 August. The first two areas to be planted up are: the small area below the Foundation Stone at the east end of the church,...