Firstly, we are reaching out to see if there is anyone out there who could give us a hand at the Festival Of Leisure, which will be held at Maurice Lea Memorial Park, Church Gresley on Saturday and Sunday 20 and 21 June between 11.30am and 5pm.

We’re looking for Friends who will be able to give just an hour or a couple of hours of their time on our stand at the Festival of Leisure, talking to passers by about the project, giving out any material we have; generally raising awareness and being a presence at the event.

If this is something you could offer, please do get in touch via this email address. We would love to hear from you!

Secondly, here is a post from the Swadlincote Minster facebook page from our Curate, Rev Kara Gander, which is a really good summary of where we are at the moment with the project. The photo is taken from inside the Church, in front of the Miner’s window, which looks as glorious as ever with the sun shining through.

Gresley Church (St George and St Mary’s, Church Gresley)
While the building has been closed for a long time now, there has been a lot going on behind the scenes, first by the Parish Church Council and, more recently, by the Friends of St George and St Mary’s Church group. Over the years, advice on repairs and funding has changed multiple times, as have methods for seeking local funding support and grant applications to relevant bodies. While it may be frustrating to see it closed, please do not equate a lack of visible change with no action. The repair work required to get the building safe is significantly different from the other two churches and reaches into the millions rather than tens of thousands. If you genuinely think opportunities might have been missed, please share this with the Friends. If you are in a position to help with fundraising or grant applications, they would appreciate your help, we are very hopeful that the Friends will be able to share some good news soon.

Please get in touch if you can help. If that’s not something that you can offer and you plan to attend the event, please come and say hello to us; we’d love to see you.

The Friends of St George & St Mary are organising a Pancake Fest to raise much needed funds towards the repair and reopening of the church building. Come along to Gresley Church Community Centre between 6:00pm and 7:30pm on Tuesday 17th February.

Everyone welcome!

For more info contact: friends@gresleychurch.co.uk

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR Christmas Fayre

SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 10 AM TO 2PM

GRESLEY CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTRE, DE11 9NR

TOMBOLA – SANTA VISITS

GIFT STALLS – REFRESHMENTS

22nd November, 10:00.am until 2:00.pm is St George’s Christmas Fayre. There will be the usual stalls and refreshments. Donations of cakes would be much appreciated.

The Friends will also be running a tombola. If you have any items you would like to donate, we would be very grateful to receive them. Please hand them to any of the Friends team.

Thank you.

Pam

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR Christmas Fayre

SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 10 AM TO 2PM

GRESLEY CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTRE, DE11 9NR

TOMBOLA – SANTA VISITS

GIFT STALLS – REFRESHMENTS

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR Christmas Fayre

SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 10 AM TO 2PM

GRESLEY CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTRE, DE11 9NR

TOMBOLA – SANTA VISITS

GIFT STALLS – REFRESHMENTS

Please find attached a copy of our latest newsletter – number 9 in the series!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along on Saturday to support our 3rd Cream Tea. Our latest total is £660 which we are delighted with. To coin that phrase from a well known supermarket, Every Little Helps!

Look out for posters advertising our Christmas Fayre on November 22nd – put the date in your diaries.

Best wishes,
Karen Alexander on behalf of the Friends of St George and St Mary’s, Church Gresley

The Friends of St George & St Mary are organising a Cream Tea to raise much needed funds towards the repair and reopening of the church building. Come along to Gresley Church Community Centre between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday 20th September – booking is very much encouraged due to the popularity of this event!

Everyone welcome!

For more info contact: friends@gresleychurch.co.uk

The Friends of St George & St Mary are organising a Cream Tea to raise much needed funds towards the repair and reopening of the church building. Come along to Gresley Church Community Centre between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday 20th September – booking is very much encouraged due to the popularity of this event!

Everyone welcome!

For more info contact: friends@gresleychurch.co.uk

The Friends of St George & St Mary are organising a Cream Tea to raise much needed funds towards the repair and reopening of the church building. Come along to Gresley Church Community Centre between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday 20th September – booking is very much encouraged due to the popularity of this event!

Everyone welcome!

For more info contact: friends@gresleychurch.co.uk