by Neal | Nov 6, 2010 | Social |
This will be held on 27th November between 10am and 3pm.
With many stalls to tempt you from the Cake Stall to Tombola, Christmas Cards to Chocolate. The excellent efforts by the Scouts with what they do with the raffle. Other fun games include Guess the Weight, How many in a Jar plus many other attractions and stalls, it is a very enjoyable way to start and prepare for Christmas.
In previous years we have always very fortunate that Santa has always found time in his busy schedule to drop in (not down the chimney though – that’s only on Christmas Eve) and see us and I fully expect that he will make it again this year, so get all your Christmas requests ready.
Then sit and chat with friends over lunch as you enjoy some of the fine refreshments that will be on offer all at very reasonable prices.
The Christmas Fair is a major even in the social life of the Church and Parish and your support is very much appreciated.
Gary
by Neal | Sep 13, 2010 | News, Social |
Please note that the quiz to be held at the Bull’s Head has had to be cancelled.
Please let anybody know who may have been going.
by Neal | Aug 15, 2010 | Social |
Organist, John Hardcastle
On Wednesday 1st September 2010, our organist (John Hardcastle) is giving an organ recital on our new custom built 3 manual Viscount Physis organ. The concert starts at 12.15pm and will last approximately 45 minutes.
Admission is free and refreshments (tea, coffee and sandwiches) will be available for a small cost from 12 noon to 12.15pm
The programme will be:
- Choral Song (S.S. Wesley)
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (G.F. Handel)
- We’ve Only Just Begun (R. Nichols and P. Williams)
- In a Persian Market and In a Monastery Garden (A. Ketelebey)
- Elizabethan Serenade (R. Binge)
- Toccata in D Minor (J.S. Bach)
Any donations towards the restoration of the stained glass window (mediaeval) would be gratefully received.
by Neal | Jul 11, 2010 | Social |
Many thanks for all who supported the Garden Party yesterday. We had a great day, with very pleasant weather again.
On the day we made about £1000 which was a very good effort.
Thank you to all who volunteered to help on stalls, set up on Friday evening and Saturday, and who helped to put everything away again.
by Neal | May 11, 2010 | Social |
To celebrate the arrival of our new organ, we will be holding an Opening Recital on Saturday 5th June at 7.30pm.
The recital will be by Mr Colin Porter who is Organist and Choirmaster at Mossley Hill Parish Church in Liverpool. He has been organist and choirmaster there for over 24 years and is also Director of the Liverpool Festival Choir.
The recital will last for about 50 minutes, and will ‘show-off’ the capabilities of our new organ.
Please encourage family and friends to join us for this memorable evening in the life of St Mary’s.
Admission is free and refreshments (wine, soft drinks and nibbles) will be available. For more information, contact Neal Pinder-Packard, Churchwarden, on (0113) 252 4001.
Colin Porter at the console of the organ of Mossley Hill Church, Liverpool (photo from Mossley Hill Church web site
by Neal | Nov 23, 2009 | Social |
Update: we raised around £1500!! Well done and thank you to all who helped make they day so successful.
Today, Saturday, 21st November from 10am to 3pm in the Parish Centre.
Lots of things to buy, join in with and eat and drink. Get yourself prepared for Christmas early.
The Lord Mayor of Leeds will judge the organisation noticeboard competition between 1pm and 1.30pm.
