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Welcome to St Edburgha's
CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 6th January
8.30 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Family Eucharist
Sunday 13th January
8.30 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Christingle and Gift Service
4.30 pm Evensong
Sunday 20th January
8.30 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Family Eucharist
Sunday 27th January
8.30 am BCP Holy Communion
10.30 am Family Communion
6.30 pm Compline
Social and Fundraising Events
Sunday 17th February Afternoon Teas 3.30 - 5.00 pm (last booking) Book a treat for a special one or a group of friends.
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, cakes and a wide assortment of teas and coffees in the beautiful old schoolroom of Yardley Village. £10 per head
or £13 with a glass of Prosecco. Tickets : 0121 291 0401
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 9th March Concert 3.00 pm in church.
A concert of varied music given by
Mary Wright flute
Jo Sands piano
and Vox Populi Community Singing Group directed by Jo Sands.
Admission free. Refreshments at a modest price.
Saturday 16th March Food and Film on an Italian theme 5.00 pm in the Church Hall. Tickets £7 from 0121 783 7965. Booking essential.
Saturday 30th March Barn Dance 7.30 pm Tickets £8 including supper. Contact the Parish Office 783 4736 (in aid of Church Funds)
Monday 22nd April Church Open Day 11.00 am - 500 pm. Free entry. Guided tours and refreshments available
Saturday 27th April Tabletop Sale 10.30 am -1.00 pm.
Tables £10 contact 0121 783 7965 to book a table.
Saturday 11th May Quiz 7.30 pm. £7 per head including supper. Bring your own drinks. Enquiries and to book a place 0121 291 0401.
Saturday 18th May Food and Film evening. 5.00 pm in the church hall.
Saturday/Sunday 15th and 16th June Flower Festival. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday; 12.00 - 5.00 pm Sunday.
This year's theme is British Historic Events.
Saturday 20th July Film and Food evening.
Saturday 7th September 12.00 - 10.00 pm 7th Yardley Beer Festival
Saturday/Sunday 21st and 22nd September Heritage Open Days
Saturday 26th October Barn Dance 7.30 pm Tickets £8 including supper. Contact the Parish Office 783 4736 (in aid of Church Funds)
Saturday 7th December Yardley by Candlelight. 4.00 - 7.00 pm.
Saturday 9th March Concert 3.00 pm
A concert of varied music given by
Mary Wright flute
Jo Sands piano
and Vox Populi Community Singing Group directed by Jo Sands.
Admission free. Refreshments at a modest price.
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS and FUNERALS
For Baptisms please contact the parish office - contact details below
WOULD YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW LIKE TO BE MARRIED IN THIS CHURCH
Wedding bookings are dealt with in the church on a Wednesday evening between 7.00 and 8.00 pm.
In 2009 the rules governing who can be married in a Church of England church were changed. Anyone who is single and has a qualifying connection with the parish can be married here.
The qualifying criteria are:
- baptised in the parish (by a Church of England service/form of baptism)
- confirmed (by a Church of England service) and the confirmation is entered in our confirmation register
- your parent or grandparent was married in this parish
- your usual place of residence was in the parish for at least 6 months.
- your parent has had his or her usual place of residence in the parish for at least 6 months during your lifetime.
- you have habitually attended public worship at this Church England services for at least 6 months.
- your parent has habitually attended public worship at this church for at least 6 months during your lifetime
If you have queries about weddings please come to the church on a Wednesday evening or ring Lorraine on 07734678831.
Fees for 2019 are £919 for a basic wedding plus £80 if you want the choir and £145 if you want the bells. (These are both optional).
FUNERALS - by arrangement with the vicar via your Funeral Director.
RESTORATION APPEAL
History
In 2008 we were advised that we needed to make urgent repairs to our spire, tower and roof. With the help of the congregation, many friends and supporters, the wider community and various charitable trusts we were able to complete the work on the spire in 2010 and the tower in 2011. In all these cost £350, 000.
The Present
Our current target is to raise £150,000 to repair the roof. Most of our events are organised to raise money for this appeal.
The Future
Once we have repaired the roof we need to turn our attention to the inside of the church building. The stained glass windows are in much need of repair, the heating and lighting systems need major attention and no doubt by the time we get to that point other urgent jobs will be found. and then there's the halls and the Trust School. The target for the whole appeal is £1 million.
How Can I Help?
As well as supporting our events - and having a great time at the same time - we will always welcome a donation, however small.
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be collecting free donations for St Edburgha's Church, Yardley (Yardley Old Church)?
There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't cost you a penny extra!
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
1. Head to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/invite/34NO8M/F2WPEO and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and St Edburgha's Church, Yardley (Yardley Old Church) will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES IN THE CHURCH HALL
MONDAY
Slimming World 9.30 am, 1.30 pm, 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm
TUESDAY
Stay and Play Group 9.30-11.30 am (Just turn up)
Steps Dance Academy 5.00 pm Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance for all ages and abilities. For more details ring 0121 7438241 or 0791 744 7143
WEDNESDAY
Pilates 9.00 am Contact 07871 510243
Forward Club 11.30 am 0121 679 6981
THURSDAY
Stay and Play Group 9.30-11.30 am (Just turn up)
Friendship Club for the Retired 2.00 pm fortnightly Contact 0121 783 0437
FRIDAY
Pilates 9.00 am Contact 07871 510243
Steps Dance Academy 5.45 pm Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance for all ages and abilities. For more details ring 0121 7438241 or 0791 744 7143
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Halls available for hire £20 per hour. Please ring 0121 291 0401
ACTIVITIES IN THE TRUST SCHOOL
MONDAY
Mens Club 7.30 pm
TUESDAY
Yardley Photographic Society 7.00 pm
Tuesday Group fortnightly 7.30 pm Contact 0121 783 4160
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study 2.30 pm fortnightly
THURSDAY
Yardley Conservation Society . 7.30.pm. Second Thursday of the month Contact 0121 783 7624 Website www.yardleyconservationsociety.co.uk
FRIDAY
Place Of Welcome 9.00 - 11.00 am Contact 0121 784 7864 http://www.placesofwelcome.org/
Creative Support social drop-in 11.30 am - 2.30pm Contact: 0121-389 0313 or Isabelle & Sumarha
0121 -301 7222
SATURDAY
M.P's Surgery 10.00 am 3rd Saturday of the month.
SUNDAY
Yardley Widows 2.00 pm First Sunday of the month
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
261st GROUP SCOUT LEADER Amanda Thomas 07799 670610
261st BEAVER SCOUT COLONY Donna Smith 07849 605432
261st CUB SCOUT PACK Natalie Monnox 07712 284935
261st SCOUT TROOP Andrew Manders 0121 783 1108
261st EXPLORERS Luke James 07787 244711
SUNDAY SCHOOL during the 10.30am service - Jo Sands 0121 784 6556
BELL RINGERS Practice Wednesday 8.00 pm - Simon Adams 0121 786 1242
CHOIR PRACTICE Friiday 6.45p pm for children 7.30 pm adults - Simon Williams 07809 550236
SAFEGUARDING
If you have any concerns about a child, a young person or
an adult who may be vulnerable, please contact:
Julie Bridges (children): 07814 023 913 ,
Sylvia Roberts (adults): 07771 655 789
or the Vicar, Bill Sands: 07501 160 636
Alternatively, please contact the Bishop's Safeguarding Adviser Steph Haynes: 07342 993 844
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