NEWS
NEWS
Fund-raising
We often have socials which are great fun to attend, and help raise much needed funds. The most recent event was:
Hot Pot Supper and Quiz
This was a great social event, 50 people attended, our vicar Bee produced a quiz. Many people superb Hot Pot’s to share, and some funds were raised. Many thanks to Jacqueline for leading the organisation.
ROOF REPAIRS
At St Mary’s three roofs are in urgent need of repair so this year we will be focusing on raising alot of money to achieve this. This is detailed in January’s magazine, and also there has been an article in the Sandbach Chronicle. Any help is greatly appreciated either financially or helping raise money through events.
Thursday Teas
Thursday Teas are on as usual. Note, none on first Thursday of the month. You could come and help clean instead!
Bible Study
In church - Thursdays 7pm - Do come along and join us.
Church Cleaning
Cleaning day is usually first Thursday of the month 10am - 12 noon. All helpers very welcome.
Thursday 5th March 2026 is the next day for cleaning.
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Ashton On Mersey Showband
Saturday 9th May 7:30pm
St Mary Church Hall
Tickets: £15
Available: Thursday teas, Heather, AOM
We welcome back Ashton on Mersey Showband to entertain us
Raising money for urgent St Mary Church roof repairs
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Hot Pot Supper and Quiz
Saturday 21st February 2026
6pm
Tickets: £10
from Thursday Teas or JacquelineLooking for something to do on a winter evening? Come along to this soical event. Bring your friends.
Quiz, Food, Raffle
Bring your own drinks.
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St Mary Urgent Roof Repairs
Various events are being held to raise money to repair the 3 roofs:
Bradwall Chapel
Lady Chapel
Choir Vestry
There are many ways you can help: financially, run fund raising events, spread the word.
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Christmas Services
Carols on the Cobbles
Nine Lessons and Carols
Nativityon Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Communion
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Christmas Lunch
Christmas Day Lunch
12:15 No cost
Please book your place by 14th December by email or telephone Bee 07872326008
Transport available if required
If you would like to volunteer your help with this please also contact Bee
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Bring and Share Christmas (Advent) Lunch
7th December 2025 12 noon
Following the family service people are invited to a Bring and Share Lunch. There is a list at the back of church where you can put your name down.
People are invited to bring some food to share with each other as a pre-Christmas celebration
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St John's Coffee Morning
5th December 10am -12noon
at St John’s Church Sandbach Heath
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Sponsored Bible Reading
Advent Bible Read
Starting on Advent Sunday on 30th November 2025
A sponsored read of the New Testament. Challenge yourself and sign up athe the back of church for some of the read.
Betwwen 10am and 3pm daily throughout the week.
Sponsor forms available at the back of Church
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Steve's Journey Of Flowers
Saturnday 22nd November 2025
6:30pm
St Mary’s Church Hall
£15 bought in advance
A fantastc evening - including a flower demonstration, tak and make your own Christmas arrangement.
Welcome drink on arrival an refreshments available during the evening
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Autumn Fair
Saturday 1st November
10am - 12:30pmSt Mary’s church Hall, Sandbach
Admission FREE
Many stalls selling excellent gifts: crafts, book, cards, cakes, jams, decorations, stokcing fillers… and much more
Tombola, Raffle, Refreshments
Gill is the main contact.
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Harvest Bring and Share Lunch
Sunday 5th October
Please put your name down on the list at the back of church if you wish to take part.
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Beetle Drive
Saturday 4th October 6:30pm
St Mary’s Church Hall
£7 per person
Hot drinks and cakes available for a donation
Tickets from John and Heather, Thursday Teas, Church and office.
Proceeds to Church Roof appeal
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Strawberries and cream tea
Wednesday 23rd July 2025 2:30pm
£8
Strawberries and cream tea.
There will be scones, cream, strawberries, tea and coffee served in the garden.
Tickets from Sylvia, Heather and Thursday Teas
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Bring and Share Lunch Sunday 15th June 2025
We are celebrating with our curate Revd. Rach Pendleton as she delivers her first Sunday services as an ordained priest.
If you can join us, there is a list at the back of church for names and what food you wish to bring
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Quiz with a Twist of History
Sunday 11th May 2:30pm Church Hall
Quiz, Scones and hot drink, Presentation
Tickets £10 available from Thursday Teas, Heather or email office
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Christian Aid Coffee Morning
Thursday 3rd April 2025
10 am -12 noon St Mary's Church Hall
Support Christian Aid. Enjoy some company as well as coffee and cake of course!
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For the explorers, open-minded, still thinking, and curious
Starting Thursday 6th March 7pm
Discussion and cake at St Mary’s Church
Come along to find out more
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Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day
This is a Churches Together (CTiS) in Sandbach. Lunch is being offered for anyone who would is on their own and would like some company, or if you would just like to join in.
Please book a place with Bee if wish to come along.
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Christmas Day Celebration
25th December 2024 10am
Family Worship with communion
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Midnight Mass
24th December 11:30pm
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Nativity Service
Christmas Eve 4pm
This is the Nativity Service. Dressing up optional
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Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 22nd December 2024 6:30pm
This is the Service of 9 Lessons and Carols, by candle light.
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Carols on the Cobbles
Thursday 19th December 2024 6pm
A short service for all the family with much loved carols. Held on Sandbach Market Square
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Quiet Christmas Service
Tuesday 17th December 2024 6:30pm
A quiet contemplative service for those who find Christmas difficult
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Bring and Share Advent/Christmas Lunch
Sunday 1st December 2024 12:30pm
Please bring along some food that you can share with others for a Bring and share Lunch. In the Church Hall.
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Advent Inspiration
During Advent you are invited to book group where we will be studying “An Unlikely Advent” by Rachel Billups.
12 Noon on the 27th November, 4th, 11th and 18th December
A light lunch will be provided, just bring the conversation!
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Bingo
Saturday 9th November 2024
in the church hall
7pm-9pm £6
Refreshments for donation
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Quiet Reflective Service
Sunday 3rd November 6:30pm
All are welcome to this quiet reflective service. Do let us know if you want to add to the names read out
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Autumn Fair
Saturday 26th October 2024
10am - 12:30pmMany stalls selling excellent gifts: crafts, books, toys and much more.
Tombola and Refreshments.
If you can help, or would like a stall please let Gill know at Thursday Teas
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CTiS Quiz Night
Churches Together in Sandbach
19th October 7pm
Raising Money for Christmas Day Lunch
Held in St Mary's church Hall
£5 per person
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Harvest Festival
29th September 2024
Supper and Evensong
5pm Followed by Evensong at 6:30pm
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Summer Picnic
Saturday 3rd August
2-5pm
2 Moreton Close, Sandbach
Thanks to everyone who supported this enjoyable summer event, in a beautiful garden.
Over a hundred pounds was raised towards the roof repair fund.
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Big Clean (Hall)
Friday 12th July 2024
10am - 2pm
We are having a “Deep Clean” of the Hall. We are encouraging as many volunteers as possible to help with a deep clean of the Hall. Any time you can spare will be gratefully appreciated, There will be painting of the windows going on at the same time, if that’s something you prefer.
There may be a hot drink for your efforts!
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Ceilidh
Saturday 4th May 7pm
Ceilidh - This Way Up
Baz Parkes our callerIn the Church Hall
Bar and Raffle
Tickets: £12 (under 16 £6)
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Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. 30th March 2024
11am- 1pmSt Mary’s Church Sandbach
Admission free
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Quiz
Saturday 9th March 7pm in the Hall
Join a team on arrival
Please bring your own snacks and drinks
RaffleTickets: £5
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Lent Book club
Meets on Wednesday after the communion service of a soup lunch and discussion on the chosen book for Lent.
Lent start 14th February 2024
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Tiddlers - Mondays 9am, term time
Tiddlers is our Praise and Play group. Primarily for parents and pre-school children.
9am on a Monday morning held in St Marys Church Hall.
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Christmas Gifts
30th November and 14th December there will be a chance to do some Christmas shopping at Thursday Teas. A great opportunity to grab a coffee, do some shopping and boost church funds.
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In Remembrance
Come and see the handcrafted War Horse and Soldier displayed inside St Mary’s Church. Created by our multi-talented Bell Ringers.
Also there is a fascinating booklet is on sale,detailing the commonwealth graves found in the graveyard at St Mary’s.
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Sing-Along to Sister Act
Friday 15th September 2023
18:30 St Mary Church Sandbach
Dress in your Favourite Habit
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Summer School Cheshire
Running Monday 14 – Friday 18 August 2023, each full day (9:30am to 4:30pm) includes a jam-packed itinerary with workshops and games for 7 – 14 year-olds.
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Summer Lunch
Sunday 30th July 2023 12:30pm
St Mary’s church Hall
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AOM Showband Concert
15th July 2023 7:30pm
St Mary’s church Hall
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Beetle Drive
Saturday 10th June 7pm
St Mary’s Church Hall
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King Charles III Coronation
Celebration Services at St Mary’s
Coronation Choral Evensong 30th April 2023 6:30pm
Coronation Celebration Service Sunday 7th May 2023 11:15am followed by Bring and Share Lunch
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Bishop Sam
Ash Wednesday 22nd February 6:30pm, Bishop of Stockport will be joining us.
All welcome