CHARITY IN FOCUS
August Update on the St. Giles Centre
I have to admit that I have been taken aback by my feelings on seeing the scaffolding and builders vans outside the St Giles Centre. This is because a part of me believed that it would never happen. After many, many years of discussions, debates, meetings and proposals, I have been overjoyed to know that we are finally beginning the much needed Centre refurbishment.Climbing around the scaffolding has given me sight of the brand new roof that has been laid on the main hall and work on the adjoining roof over the kitchen etc. is well underway. There is of course still a long way to go and our fundraising efforts from now until Christmas are going to focus on the re-equipping of the Centre. The photo below shos progress as at the end of July
| After the fête, a skip was ordered in which we placed old tables and chairs and an assortment of other things from the old Centre. This means that we will be looking to fully equip the Centre with all the things we need for future use. This will include new tables, new chairs, crockery, kitchen equipment and soft furnishings and the re-equipping of the Parish office. |
 |
We are planning to break this down so that people can purchase an individua chair, table or other items. In the meantime any general donation towards the centre equipment would be very much appreciated.
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.  |
|
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
The Next Chapter Begins
At last the clearing out of the St Giles Centre is finished and by the time you read this the renovations will have begun!
On Saturday 16th May a small group gathered and sorted the remaining things at the Centre that were either rubbish, recyclable, or could be donated to charity shops. The remainder was left outside of the Centre for a short while for passers-by to help themselves. To record the valiant effort, this small group gathered for a photo.
Well done guys!
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.
