CHARITY IN FOCUS
Firstly thank you to everyone who was able to support this year's Christian Aid Campaign. I have supported this Charity for as long as I can remember and I think there is something really powerful about a National campaign with the word Christian in it. Christian Aid continues to be the voice and hope of some of the world's poorest people, and I am sure that over the many years of fund raising, much good has been done for many individuals and communities.
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This month's Charity is none other than our own church of St Giles and the help that we need to give to St Giles through our support of this year's Fete. Pulling the whole thing together is a huge effort and it cannot be done without everyone pulling together. Apart from it raising important funds to keep our church going, it is a wonderful occasion in which the whole village and church come together to enjoy a traditional village fete, a tombola and a cold glass of Pimms under a clear blue sky (hopefully!). I know that I can rely on you to make this year’s fete a really happy and successful occasion. Thank you. Matthew |
From July our focus will return to fundraising for the refurbishment of the St. Giles Centre.
Thank you to everyone who has, and is continuing, to support the St. Giles Centre Refurbishment Appeal. I am pleased to say that the fundraising has gone really well and we are now looking forward to a start date for the building work on Monday 22nd June. We are going to continue with our fundraising efforts up to the end of the year as we will need to provide new equipment for the Centre when the refurbishment work is completed.
Let us now 'Centre' our Efforts:We are on a mission to transform St. Giles Centre into a welcoming, fully accessible community space -From This:  To This:  Your support will help us create a space that everyone in our community can enjoy. Use our Just Giving Link to donate funds, or this QR code.  Donations can also be made by cheques made payable to St Giles PCC. and marked St Giles centre on the back. They can be left in the envelopes in the church porch, Bank transfers can be made to: Account No 50686212, Sort Code 20-14-33, A/c. name - Parochial Church Council of St Giles.  |
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Prayer for the Centre RefurbishmentAlmighty God, good Father to us all we thank you for your love and provision towards St Giles church over many years. We now offer to you the challenges that we face in terms of our Centre, we pray for a generous response to our appeals and that all that is required may be in place so that the light of your love and truth may be proclaimed in this place. This we ask in Jesus' name, Amen About St. Giles CentreSt Giles Centre has played an important part in the life of our church since its construction in the 1970s and 80s.Read More Social events, play groups, music lessons, film nights, bereavement support groups, PCC meetings, Sunday Schools, afternoon teas and fund-raising events have all taken place within its walls. In addition, it has been home to the Parish Office for over 10 years which has meant that the administrative centre of the parish has been at the heart of the village along with our church. Importantly since the closing and demolition of the public toilets the Centre has been the site of the only toilets in close proximity to the church. Now, with all the improvements safely in place the time has come to turn our attention to the refurbishment of the Centre. * A new roof across all rooms. * New toilets * A new kitchen * New flooring and lighting throughout. * Re-plastering and redecoration throughout * A new tarmac driveway * Solar power and gas supply. Having a good and attractive Centre will play an important part in the ongoing life and mission of St Giles. Thank you for your support. Matthew |
ABOUT ST. GILES CHURCH
Charity Film Nights:
Charity Film nights are held in the St. Giles Centre, normally on the last Thursday of each month.Film details can be found in the Parish Magazine.
