Parish of Westborough – Guildford

Members of St Francis’ Church enjoyed the annual barbecue at Mike and Penny Ellis’ house and garden on Sunday, July 28.

Here are some photos taken by Mike.

The Craft in Company group that meets once a month at St Francis’ Church Hall is steadily growing.

There were eight regular crafters at the most recent session with a couple of new faces. 

The group is open to all abilities – just take along your own project

You can be inspired by others, share tips of your hobby with others and receive advice in return.

 

The picture above shows an example of traditional patchworking method known as English paper piecing using hexagons and great for working on in small sections. It’s very portable, easy to sew while sitting waiting for ballet and music lessons, in the car waiting for the school pick up. And then once a month spread it out on the hall floor to see the layout and work out the next stage.

 

Craig learned to crochet when he had some time while on night shifts.

Rug making.

Sugar craft.

The above photo shows pergamano – parchment craft, the art of embellishing and decorating parchment paper / vellum through the use of techniques such as embossing, perforating, cutting and coloring.

 

Seen above, miniature hats to fit out an Edwardian hat shop. Linda is taking a break from her doll’s house project and making a street scene.

Try this for size!

 

There are crafts books to browse and toys for young children to play with.

 

The cost is only £3 per session, to include hot drinks and cake.

Every first Friday of the month from 10am to noon, at St Francis’ Church Hall, Weston Road, Guildford GU2 8BU.

More details from Jyl Wheeler on 01483 852493.

St Francis’ Church has been awarded a grant of £500 from Guildford Borough Council towards purchasing LED lights as part of its electrical rewiring of the building.

The team rector, the Rev’d Stefanie Hodges, said: “The £500 that we have received from the council is the start of raising funds for the rewiring of the church. This work was highlighted on the church’s quinquennial report along with the need to re-decorate the inside of the church.

“We hope to also have wiring installed for screens that will be placed at the front of the church. On to these will be projected the service details and words to hymns, etc.

“The cost of decorating, which will need to be done at the same time, is included in the total we have to raise. I am hoping we can get it all done for £40,000.”

Schools, community groups and not-for-profit organisations benefit from Guildford Borough Council’s grants for carbon-saving projects. The Greening the Borough grants, which St Francis successfully applied to, helps fund energy-saving measures and cut carbon emissions.

Cllr Matt Furniss, Lead Councillor for Environment said: “Every year we award grants of up to £500 for projects that use practical measures to help save energy. Our funding has helped support everything from small-scale energy and heat technologies to greener transport schemes. Little changes can make a big difference, and we can all play our part to help reduce our impact on the environment.”

There were two baptisms at the all-age worship on Sunday, January 13 – Kyle Jagdeo and Alexander James Allan Ditum.

Here are some photos taken during the service by Mike Ellis.

The Rev'd Stefanie Hodges baptises Alexander.

Baby Alexander and members of his family.

Dad with Alexander.

Kyle is baptised by the Rev'd Stefanie Hodges.

Kyle with his sponsors Diane and Joram.