October 7th, 2-5pm Open Sunday with tours and refreshments available. Or just pop in for a chat. Reflective music and a warm welcome to all. November 4th, 2-5pm Remember them. We invite all to attend including ex-services men and women too. The U3A choir will be singing a selection of tunes at 3pm. WW1 pre … [Read more…]
The wonderfully talented actors from thisismytheatre.com are back again at St Mary’s on the 16th August to perform Oscar Wild’s comedy ‘The Importance of Being Earnest“. For anyone not familiar with the plot, The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. It’s the story of two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon … [Read more…]
The Friends of St Mary’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday 23rd March at 7.00pm at the Stansted Day Centre. The meeting will be followed at 7.30pm by the popular quiz evening with a half-time break for a fish and chip supper. To help with the catering, could we please have your … [Read more…]
A wonderful weekend at St Mary’s, with a live performance of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” from thisismytheatre.com , a Christmas Festival of trees and ‘all things Christmasy’, mulled wine, mince pies and lots of other goodies. All rounded off by some seasonal snow! Thanks to everyone who provided the beautifully decorated trees and other exhibits, thanks to … [Read more…]
The following events are scheduled for December, including our Christmas Festivities! Download a poster with details of all these events and put it in your window or share with your friends. 6th December – Forest Hall School Carol Concert at 7pm 8th December – ‘thisismytheatre‘ performing A Christmas Carol at 6.30 (for 7pm). Get tickets early … [Read more…]
Please come and support us on our Heritage Open Days, 9th and 10th September in St Mary’s Church, Stansted, in support of the Churches Conservation Trust. Open 12.30pm to 5pm on the 9th September (free entry) Open 12.30pm to 6pm on the 10th September (free entry up until 4pm) Tea’s, Coffee and Cakes Photographic Competition … [Read more…]
A bit of culture coming to St Mary’s Church on Friday 28th July, when the cast of This Is My Theatre present a one act adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a tragedy about power, ambition, deceit, and murder. Far more entertaining and blood-curdling than the Brexit negotiations! Not to be missed. Tickets on sale now … [Read more…]
The following events are planned for the coming year: 13th May at 6.30pm, Aylesbury Consort of Voices (Kelvin Turner). Tickets £10 on the door or from Steve Golding Fruit & Vegetables, 6 Chapel Hill, Stansted. 01279 814270 Proceeds from ticket sales to the St Mary’s Church organ fund. 14th May at 10am to 4pm, Pew-top … [Read more…]
The Friends of St Mary’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 31st March at the Stansted Day Centre, starting at 6.45pm. On completion of the meeting there will be a general knowledge quiz and chicken/fish & chip supper. 6.45pm AGM Chairman’s Report Treasurer’s Report Election of Officers AOB 7.15pm Quiz, followed by chicken/fish … [Read more…]
Many of you will, I am sure have seen the film “Zulu”, starring Michael Caine and Stanley Baker. On the 22nd January 2017, the anniversary date of the Battle of Islandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, St Mary’s Church hosted a memorial service and presentation for Captain Alan Gardner. Captain Gardner was one of only 5 out … [Read more…]