Weekly Notices
Thursday 3rd April
9.30am Holy Communion
No Night Prayer
Sunday 6th April
10.15am Breakfast Church
6.30pm Evensong in church
Update on the sale of the Vicarage Field (amended slightly from last week)
We're pleased to announce that the sale of the Vicarage Field was completed on Friday 21st March, following an impartial valuation and competitive tender process. In securing the sale the PCC adhered fully to the statutory requirements of the Charities Act and Ecclesiastical Law that dictate the terms and conditions for the disposal of a charitable asset and we were delighted to accept an offer for the land to be sold to the Toolerstone Estate.
The money from the sale of the land will enable us to embark on the next phase of the Heritage Building Project by applying for grant funding. About 25% of the proceeds have also been set aside to invest in General Church Funds.
We're not able to release further details about the transaction at the moment, but if you have any questions about the process, please contact Rev Ruth (email: vicar.stjohnsandiway@gmail.com)
Calling all you keen gardeners!!
At this time of year, we often end up with more plants than we actually need, so, during April, we shall have a “Bring and Share” table at the back of the hall at the 10.15 service for you to bring your excess plants. And, even if you haven’t brought anything, feel free to take away any plants that you could use. No money involved but we do ask two things: please label the plants you bring with their name and take away any of your plants that are still left at the end.
Bev, Jane and Alison (Eco Team)
Twilight 10k Walk in aid of St. Luke's Hospice
The Church Team completed the walk in Delamere Forest on Saturday evening! The weather was kind to us and we had an amazing sunset at the top of Old Pale!
If you would like to donate to St. Luke's Hospice....
for cash donations, please use the envelope on the table at the back of the hall/church. Envelopes will be available at each service until next Sunday.
For online donations, please use the Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/sjctwilight25
Lent Group - Wednesday 2nd April 7.30pm in the Church Hall
This week's theme is "The Hope of Heaven" and we'll be thinking about what Christians believe about life after death.
Cleaning the Church brasses
Could you spare some time in May to help clean the church brasses? No experience needed, just bring your own brasso and a duster. If you think that you could help the team to keep the church brasses gleaming in May, please contact Bev Goodger at goodgerp2b@aol.com for more information. Thank you!
Animals for Heritage day
We are now thinking seriously about our next Heritage Day in September and would be very grateful if we could borrow from our church community a variety of reasonably sized soft toys.
Any of the following would be splendid -
aardvark, octopus, leopard, lizard, puma, bat, fox, pony, goose, platypus, tortoise chicken, tiger, cat,
Events
Walk and Wonder
Come and join us for 3-4km walk down Hunt’s Lane to the Sand quarry on Sunday April 6th 2025, as we use our senses to appreciate this wonderful time of year. We will meet outside the Village Car Park at 2.00pm. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather conditions. If you have some binoculars, you may like to bring them with you. Please speak to Bev Goodger if you would like any more information about our walk.
🎶 Lunchtime Concert 🎶
Join us for a wonderful lunchtime concert featuring the talented Isabeau Hansen (flute) & Nalni Chen (piano) 🎼✨
📅 Monday 7th April
🕛 12 Noon
📍 St John’s Church Hall, Norley Rd, Sandiway
Enjoy a beautiful selection of music performed by two exceptional musicians, followed by a delicious soup lunch in the Church Hall! 🍲🎶
🎟️ Tickets: £15 | Students: £5 | Under 18s: Free
📞 Book now with Kathryn: 01606 889879
Come along for an afternoon of uplifting music and good company! We’d love to see you there.
Wildlife Gardening
If you enjoy working in the fresh air and have some time to spare on Saturday, 12th April, why not join the church wildlife gardening group as they work to make the church grounds more wildlife-friendly? We work from 10.00-12.00, with a coffee break at half time. Please wear sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing and if you can, bring your own spade or trowel.
🎶 Join Us for a Musical Singalong with Kathryn! 🎤
Love musicals? Enjoy a good singalong? Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of music, fun, and community! 🎭🎶
📅 Tuesday, 22 April
🕑 2-4 PM
📍 St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, Cuddington
For just £5, you’ll get:
☕ Tea, coffee & cake 🍰
🎟️ A chance to win in our prize raffle
🎶 And of course… a fantastic singalong to all your favourite show tunes!
Bring your friends! We’d love to see you there!
Contact Julie on 07713 813147 or email fundraisingatstjohns@gmail.com
Easter Extravaganza 19th April 10-12 in church
Free Easter Egg Hunt, bubbles and Easter crafts- Volunteers needed. If you can help please contact Rev Ruth
