Warmest thanks to all who worked so hard for our celebration of Holy Week and Easter – servers, musicians, sacristy workers, helpers in the kitchen, children’s team, stewards, flower arrangers and many others. The whole week was a very worthy offering to God. There was been excellent participation in the services every day, including 179 at the Parish Eucharist on Easter Day, the best attendance at Easter for many years.  We have a Church Family to be proud of.

Photo by Sally Crockford: St Mary's Church serene and beautiful after Evensong on Easter Day

Last week St Mary’s became a Living Wage Employer, accredited with the national Living Wage Foundation. This means we have joined thousands of other employers who have voluntarily committed to paying their employees a Living Wage which reflects the real cost of living, not just surviving.  The Real Living Wage is currently £8.75 an hour, compared with the Government's 'Living Wage' for over 25s of £7.83 an hour.

See more here: ​https://www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-living-wage