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Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah in Christ Church

2016-10-27T22:36:49+01:00

In Christ Church, Swindon, Saturday 12th November. In aid of the Brighter Futures Campaign

A great opportunity to join in

  • Singers register 1.00pm for 1.30pm start
  • Bring your own copies (a few available to borrow)
  • Break at 2.45pm, rehearsal ends 5.15pm
  • Performance at 7.00pm.

Tickets: £10 for both Singers and Audience
Further information or queries to Kath Danswan:
kath.danswan@tiscali.co.uk or by post
13 Croft Road, Swindon, SN1 4DG

To sign up download the entrance form

 

 

Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah in Christ Church2016-10-27T22:36:49+01:00

Update on our heating system

2017-01-27T17:39:25+00:00

Failure of Heating System – Arrangements for Winter 2016/17

churchThe Drugasar gas convector heaters in Christ Church were inspected by a competent service contractor last week.  Unfortunately, due to their age and obsolescence, of the 14 heaters in the church, a total of 11 have now been condemned on the basis of safety.  Three of the heaters continue to function.  Compared with winter 2015/16, we now have only about 25% of the gas convector heating capacity in the building.  The working heaters are in the Lady Chapel, and one each in the north and south transepts.

The churchwardens and the Buildings Committee are planning to make additional provision by the use of temporary electrical heating, using industrial fan heaters and possibly infra-red electric heaters.  The extent of the use of electrical heating is limited by the electric load capacity of the building.

As the winter approaches, we will monitor the temperatures outside and inside the building and will try to manage the use of Christ Church on a day by day basis to minimize discomfort.  One simple way of doing this will be for us all to be careful about conserving heat in the building by making sure that the west and south doors are not left open unnecessarily, to minimize escape of warm air.  The congregation and users of the building will be kept informed of the heating situation.

For the future, plans are advancing for the installation of an all-new gas fired wet (i.e. radiators) system.  This is one essential part of the re-ordering project which, subject to the granting of the formal faculty, is planned to be carried out in early 2017.

Worship will, of course continue, but in the event of severe cold, as the winter months advance, appropriate alternative arrangements for worship may have to be considered.  For the time being, there are no plans to change the current use of Christ Church.

Daniel Pitt,  Sunday 16 October 2016

On behalf of Mike Ranstead, Revd Norma McKemey,

Stephen Grosvenor and Mike Palmer, Buildings and Site Development

 

Update on our heating system2017-01-27T17:39:25+00:00

Friends of Christ Church Christmas Charity Market

2016-12-09T15:33:25+00:00

The Friends of Christ Church  are organising the annual Christmas Charity Market again on Saturday 19 November, 10am-3pm at Christ Church Old Town.  Many local charities have stalls promoting and fundraising for their particular charity – last year’s event raised over £4,000 for local charities .   Swindon FM will be joining the fun this year.   The Bell Tower will be open from 11am to 2pm and Christ Church choir will be singing carols from 2.30pm to close the event.  Entry to this event is free.

xmas2016 Click here to download and print the poster and help us promote the market.

If your smart phone has a QR reader then scan the image below to

download the event to your calendar.

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Friends of Christ Church Christmas Charity Market2016-12-09T15:33:25+00:00

Silent Auction – Autumn Fayre

2016-10-08T12:30:05+01:00

We are grateful to our many friends in Old Town and further afield who have, once again, donated some splendid items for our Silent Auction. Local businesses and individuals have generously come forward to support the work of the church in the community by donating a wide range of goods and services. This year, amongst many great offers, we feature a fantastic week’s all expenses paid holiday at the lovely Casa Lucia Cookery school in Macerata, Italy,  a tranquil cottage break in East Anglia, lots of beauty treatments and fitness sessions, sporting tickets to the Speedway, football and Ice hockey.

We are offering a unique opportunity to have a quarter peal of bells rung in honour of a loved one, a commission to paint a subject of your choice by local artist Henry Fitzsimmons and an hour long music lesson on either the Christ Church organ or piano from our own director of music Tim Eyles. The auction will run until 4pm on the 17th September (why not come along and enjoy all the fun of a traditional Autumn Fayre on that day. There is something for everyone and every successful bid adds funds to help us support the local community.

You can see what is on offer and place a bid by clicking the link below. Please feel free to share the link with your friends – we want as many people as possible to see the fantastic offers as possible.

 

OTAF PictureMake a bid on the Silent Auction : http://bit.ly/Oldtownbid

Download the list of Auction Lots Lots for Silent Auction 2016

If you are on Facebook then help us spread the word – like our page and share at fb.me/Christchurchswindon

 

 

 

 

Silent Auction – Autumn Fayre2016-10-08T12:30:05+01:00

Old Town Autumn Fayre -Saturday 17th September 12noon – 4pm

2016-10-08T12:30:27+01:00
20140920_151125 20140920_113037Swindon’s popular Old Town Autumn Fayre is returning to Christ Church on Saturday 17th September 12noon – 4pm.  The vintage style event which is held in the church grounds and Community Centre is packed with stalls and activities for all the family.
 This year Dragon’s Den winners Sublime Science will be entertaining the children (and adults too) with their spectacular whizzy experiments, gooey slime, magic, smoke and fizzing potions as well as the odd flying rocket!
Delicious food outlets and live music from the superb Bill Bailey Jazz Band, vintage swing boats and traditional games from Hoopla to a Penalty Shoot Out, add to the fun in this FREE to enter event.
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 This is definitely a day for foodies too. Enjoy the real ale and cider tent, or indulge in a gorgeous cake in the decorative Tea Garden. If you fancy hot and savoury there will be sizzling paella, a barbeque with locally sourced burgers and sausages and Caribbean street food dishes.
There’ll be craft and heritage stalls, plants to brighten up your garden, local produce and a bee and honey stand.   You can try your hand at bell ringing a mere 46 steps up into the church tower, and discover more about Swindon’s heritage and the 1st World War.  There will also be an opportunity to search your own family history on –line with expert help.20140920_121514
Event Organiser Daphne Hardwick said:  “We are thrilled that more organisations than ever are keen to take part in this local community event and delighted that Charles Harding Estate Agents are supporting us again. It’s going to be great fun and we look forward to seeing lots of people on the day.  The new Community Centre @Christ Church has already proved a massive hit with local groups and has provided a lovely venue to support the Old Town Autumn Fayre.”

 Silent Auction

Why not take part in our exciting Silent Auction – browse the lots in your own time and use the links to research what is on offer (there are some great ones!). Then place a bid on line – its easy. Auction closes at 4pm on the 17th September – immediately following the end of the Autumn Fayre. All proceeds go towards supporting the work of the church in Swindon. Find out more here https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/wp-admin/post.php?post=2000&action=edit
Old Town Autumn Fayre -Saturday 17th September 12noon – 4pm2016-10-08T12:30:27+01:00

Driving in and around the church & community centre

2016-10-27T22:37:44+01:00

Just a reminder to anyone who drives on the pathways around the church and the community centre. They are not roadways and are shared paths with pedestrians some of whom may not be as quick on their feet as others. Please drive considerately,observe the speed limit signs and be aware that people may, at any time, step out of the church doors into your path or be using the paths around the church.

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The wall has been damaged by careless drivers

The access way to the community centre is for disabled parking and drop off only – please take care to drive carefully and considerately. In recent months both the handrail and the listed Victorian wall around the community centre have been struck by vehicles. The latter being so badly damaged that it has had to be repaired and made safe at a considerable cost. The pathway lights have also been put out of action by careless drivers.

The church and its grounds and community centre are open for the use and enjoyment of the whole community. They are not funded by external grants or income and rely entirely on the goodwill and financial support of the local congregation and other friends of Christ Church whose generosity and commitment keep the whole site in good repair and available for public and private worship, contemplation and enjoyment – a place of calm and stillness at the heart of Old Town.

Please treat the roadways with respect and take care.

 

Driving in and around the church & community centre2016-10-27T22:37:44+01:00

Parish office opening hours

2017-01-27T17:39:57+00:00

churchOur Parish Clerk Carol Simmons deals with weddings, blessings of marriage/renewal of vows enquiries and baptism/services of thanksgiving for a child and can be contacted by email at any time. She is available in the office  on Thursday between 5.30pm-7.30pm and Saturday 10am-12noon (but Saturday timings can vary when there are weddings in church so please phone her – 01793 522832 before coming in).

Our Parish administrator deals with all other church business. If you need to contact the parish office our opening hours are:

Monday – Friday  9 am – 1 pm  Telephone: 01793 522832 –  Email: parishoffice@christchurchswindon.co.uk

Find out all about where we are here: https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/contact.htm

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Parish office opening hours2017-01-27T17:39:57+00:00

2015 – Annual Report and Accounts published

2016-07-07T20:09:29+01:00

churchAt our APCM last year our electoral role stood at 284. This year’s meeting is on the 17th April at 11.30 in the community centre.

Our worshipping community is 304 children and adults.

Our usual sunday attendance is 169. Over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day  870 attended services. 45 babies and children were baptized, 21 couples were married and 4 people from our Partnership were confirmed. The staff team took 45 funerals.

You can find out more about the past year’s work at Christ Church in our Annual Report and Accounts.

2015 – Annual Report and Accounts published2016-07-07T20:09:29+01:00

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