Gardening Club News
Two years ago the club received a grant from Love Your Park:
Angela Hogg reports on progress since then:
- Passers-by and local residents stop to tell us how they appreciate the gardens; they walk by deliberately to see what's new each week.
- The funding has spurred others to raise funds for a wildlife garden on the estate. This includes raised beds so that club members with access issues can join in fully.
- Redcliffe Church, Community Hub and FaithSpace jointly ran a Fun Day 2 weeks ago. Children made bird feeders for the gardens and a one-off volunteer did sterling work on the rock garden with me.
- We have new group members
- The wonderful thing: in winter when the summer growth goes we will still have all the shrubs with their berries, colourful foliage and diverse shapes to maintain interesting gardens to enjoy till next Spring.
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As the new season begins, it feels full of potential as new life appears around us and the days grow longer. Spring brings a natural sense of renewal, and it feels like a particularly special time in the life of our church. I’m delighted that our building will be hosting several events that explore the story and meaning of Easter in different ways. One highlight will be hosting Riding Lights Theatre Company presenting Night Falls, a new Passion play by Paul Birch, offering a powerful retelling of the Easter story. We hope it will be meaningful for both members of our congregation and visitors who join us. We are also looking forward to a screening from the Exhibition on Screen series exploring Easter in Art, reflecting on how artists across the centuries have interpreted the Passion and Resurrection. Our church shop continues to welcome visitors and regulars alike. Alongside cards, books, and gifts, I’m pleased to share that we have recently brought a new book supplier on board, helping us widen our range of titles for both children and adults exploring faith and the heritage of the church. I’ve also been delighted to help recruit several new volunteers to help run church tours, and we hope this will allow us to expand our tour offer and share the story of the church with even more visitors. If you see them in the church please help welcome them to the team. Behind the scenes, we continue working to welcome concerts and other events into the church. Our beautiful space lends itself wonderfully to music, and these events not only bring people together but also help support the care and future of the building. Over the coming months, we look forward to hosting a range of concerts and cultural events, welcoming audiences from across the local area and beyond. If you know of choirs, ensembles, or promoters looking for a distinctive venue, please do point them in our direction. Thank you to everyone who supports these activities by volunteering, attending events, shopping in the shop, or spreading the word. Recca Horry , Commercial Manager 13.03.2026
Preached by the Revd Simon Goodman
Preached by Canon Dr Stephen Spencer
Preached by the Revd Dr Brutus Green
Preached by the Revd Simon Goodman
Preached by the Canon Dr Stephen Spencer
