St Edburgha's Church Yardley

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

H It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Prince Philip. We give thanks to God for his life of dedication to this nation and his support for Her Majesty the Queen during their long marriage. On behalf of St Edburgha's we offer our condolences to Her Majesty and the members of the Royal Family.

Because of COVID restrictions we are unable to offer a book of condolences but the National Church of England website is hosting a national book of condolence, which can be accessed via the following link, https://www.churchofengland.org/remembering-his-royal-highness-prince-phi.lip

The book is open to any individual or church communities who wish to sign and record a message.

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.

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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 so far we have raised over £2000 for the appeal

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES IN THE CHURCH HALL

MONDAY
Slimming World 7.30 am, 9.30 am, 11.30 am, 3.30 pm, 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm Contact Amy on

07904242379 Restarts 12th April. Ring Amy for appointments

TUESDAY
Stay and Play Group 9.45 - 11. 30 am. Returning 20th April. Please ring 0121 291 0401 on Monday 19th to book a place.

Steps Dance Academy 5.00 pm Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance for all ages and abilities. To book a place and for more details ring 0121 743 8241 or 07917 447 143 Restarting 20th April. Ring to book places

WEDNESDAY
Pilates 9.00 am Contact 07871 510 243 Suspended till further notice
Forward Club 11.30 am Contact 0121 679 6981

THURSDAY
Stay and Play Group Suspended until further notice . For more information contact 0121 291 0401
Friendship Club for the Retired 2.00 pm fortnightly Contact 0121 783 0437 Suspended till further notice

FRIDAY
Pilates 9.00 am Contact 07871 510 243 Suspended until further notice

Seated Exercise class 10.30 am. 30 minutes gentle seated exercise followed by Tea/Coffee and a biscuit. Contact 07871 510 243 Suspended until further notice
Steps Dance Academy 5.45 pm Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance for all ages and abilities. To book a place and for more details ring 0121 743 8241 or 0791 744 7143 Restarting 23rd April. Ring to book places

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 Suspended until further notice

TUESDAY
Yardley Photographic Society 7.00 pm
Tuesday Group fortnightly 7.30 pm Contact 0121 783 4160 Suspended until further notice

WEDNESDAY
Bible Study 2.30 pm fortnightly Suspended until further notice

THURSDAY
Yardley Conservation Society . 6.30.pm. Second Thursday of the month Contact 0121 783 7624 Website www.yardleyconservationsociety.co.uk Suspended until further notice

FRIDAY

Place of Welcome: from 9.30 - 11.30 am in the Trust School

http://www.placesofwelcome.org/

· Friendship and hospitality

· Free refreshments

· Support and signposting for further advice

Contact Sylvia Roberts: 0121 - 784 7864 Please note the change of time from 9.30-11.30am.

SATURDAY
M.P's Surgery 10.00 am 3rd Saturday of the month.

SUNDAY
Yardley Widows 2.00 pm First Sunday of the month. First new session on 6th September. Suspended until further not

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, or incidents of domestic violence please contact:

Julie Bridges (children): 07814 023 913 ,

Sylvia Roberts (adults): 07771 655 789

Robert Thomson (Domestic Violence): 0797 712 5647,

or the Vicar, Bill Sands: 07501 160 636

Alternatively, please contact the Bishop's Safeguarding Adviser Steph Haynes: 07342 993 844

For details of the Parish's safeguarding policy click here