ST GILES FARNBOROUGH - EVENTS, NEWS AND NOTICES

 

 


St. Giles Centre - Skip Out:

Saturday 16th May 9.30am - 2.00pm.  

The Moment we have all been waiting for:..  In preparation for the refurbishment of the St Giles Centre, which will begin on Monday June 22nd we will need to empty the building of its contents.  That which we need will be safely stored away and the stuff that isn't needed will be recycled or skipped.  

I would be very grateful if we could assemble a team to undertake this work. Please sign the list in the porch of the church, email me, or just turn up for some of the time or all of it. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Matthew

Five Years of the
Community Larder

In February 2026, The St Nicholas Community Larder celebrated its 5th anniversary, having begun on a snowy day in February 2021, when a handful of us were kitted out in many layers and masks, with anti-bacterial gel at the ready. That day we had around half a dozen guests, one of whom is still with us as part of the team.

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Community Larder &
Warm Space

Tuesdays from 10:30am

Just a reminder that our Community Larder runs every Tuesday morning at St. Nicholas church.



We are now also opening up our building as a 'Warm Space' from 10.30am - 12.30pm every Tuesday. Anyone can come along and enjoy the Warm Space from 10.30am, and will also be able to access free fresh food and grocery items from the Community Larder from 11.30am onwards, along with a free cup of tea or coffee.

Please do advertise the Community Larder and the Warm Space initiative to anyone you know who may be interested,
 

Recycling Stamps for Charity

Thank you to everyone who has donated stamps for Against Breast Cancer UK. As I write this, you have donated over 1kg of stamps. I will be removing the box from the porch of St. Giles at the beginning of March and sending off the collection.

Please continue to save your stamps. I have collected for my chosen charity for two years now, and I think it has been very successful. If you would like to use this as a means for collecting for your chosen charity in the future, please create a box and put a notice in the pew sheet and the magazine.

Helen Roberts

Holy Week Prayer Trail
at St. Nicholas Church

Tuesday 31st March 2.30pm - 6pm Wednesday 1st April 10 am - 12 noon

There will be a prayer trail at St. Nicholas Church. This is an opportunity for quiet reflection during Holy Week with various prayer stations to aid your thoughts. All are welcome - please come and go as you wish during the times listed above.
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Coach Trip to Brighton

Saturday 25th April 2026

Escape to the seaside for a perfect Spring day in Brighton.



Whether you fancy a relaxed lunch, a spot of shopping, or simply soaking up the sea air, this classic coastal trip has something for everyone.·Departing Farnborough at 9.00 a.m.·Returning from Brighton at 5.00 p.m.·Tickets £19.Early booking recommended -tickets sell fast.

Contact: Carol Fryer at carol@stgileschurch.uk
or on 07951 725069

St Giles Children's Groups

This term we are trialling a slight change to how we run things for our children and young people at St Giles.  

Sunday School will be for both juniors and seniors, working on the same themes. I have put together a booklet of extension activities for the older children which they can work on alongside the juniors. These older children may now join us whenever Sunday school is running.  



Youth Group is for any secondary school aged child/young person and so those seniors who worked with us last year are invited to join us, as is anyone else who fits into that age group. 


 
I hope these new arrangements will suit everyone's needs. Do get in touch if you need any further information.   The children's area at the back of church will always be there for our younger under 3s and at All Age Worship.

Irene Dancer


ABOUT ST. GILES CHURCH


The Revd. John and Glenda Druce

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of The Revd. John Druce who was Rector at St. Giles from 1974 to 1987. John was, and is, fondly remembered by many in our Parish and we thank God for his faithful service to this Parish and his legacy that remains valued and appreciiated.



I am also sad to announce the passing one week later of his wife, Glenda Druce,

There will be a joint Memorial Service in St. Giles Church to celebrate the life and ministry of John and Glenda on Friday 17th April at 12.30 p.m. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the service.(This will be preceded by private cremation at Beckenham Crematorium).

St Giles Summer Fete

Saturday 13 June 2026
Rectory Garden

Join us once again for our much-loved annual Summer Fete, set in the beautiful surroundings of Rectory Garden. We’re looking forward to another glorious summer’s day filled with entertainment, laughter and community spirit.

Enjoy a fantastic programme of performances, including

the Rock Choir,
Punch & Judy,
the Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Band,
the Farnborough May Queen, and dancers from Dance Off Studio.

Come along for an afternoon of live music, delicious food, and the usual Pimms — a perfect way to celebrate summer. Make a note in your diary and join us — we’d love to see you there.

Contact: Carol on carol@stgileschurch.uk
or 07951725069