http://www.stannesparishchurch.org en-gb stannesparishchurch.org 2011-11-27T00:00:00Z stannesparishchurch.org http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#107623 There will be a concert given by Lytham Proms Orchestra on Friday December 16th at 7.30 pm in church. Tickets are available from the Parish Office Tel.no.722736 or can be purchased on the night of the concert on the door. Prices are 1635 for adults 1632 for children and 16312 for a family ticket. The price includes interval drinks. 2011-11-27 09:30:11 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#107165 Well done to Harry Wiseman the latest of our younger ringers who has now started ringing for Sunday Service.Two quarter peals have been successfully rung recently with the bells halfmuffled the first prior to the All Souls Eucharist and the second prior to Evensong on Remembrance Sunday. Our tower along with St. Cuthberts Lytham was used to host the Fylde Branch Training Day in November. The event attracted many ringers from around the Fylde with good progress made by all the students. As another year draws to a close I would like to thank all our ringers for their loyal support and effort especially Linda Phoenix for all her work teaching our latest group of enthusiastic learners and also Jim Wharton who makes sure that the clock is wound up each week. All our ringers efforts have ensured that the bells have continued to ring out regularly throughout the year for Sunday Service and special services helping to signify the life and presence of our Church to our town. Finally on behalf ... 2011-11-20 09:00:16 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#107156 The concert by the Lancashire Youth and Schools Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 11th December at 7.30 pm as advertised in the December edition of The See has been cancelled as the orchestra are unable to attend. 2011-11-18 06:16:51 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#103213 On Saturday 24th September we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the foundation of Our Lady of Walsingham Cell at St Annes with a special Eucahrist. The preacher at the Eucharist was Fr Damian Porter.Lots of friends came to celebrate with us. It was a great service and a super lunch. More photos are in the picture gallery. 2011-9-25 10:05:22 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#102731 The Annual Dinner Dance will be held at the Bedford Hotel Clifton Drive St Annes on Saturday 14th January 2012. Tickets are 16325. Names and a 1635 deposit to Josie Wilkinson please. 2011-9-18 14:34:09 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#102680 On the 11th September 2011 the Bishop of Lancaster The Rt Revd Geoff Pearson confirmed a group of 5 adults and 5 children as full members of our church family. This was a great and joyous occasion both for them amp their families and for the whole congregation. We keep them all in our prayers and truly welcome them as fellow members of the Body of Christ in this place. 2011-9-12 13:27:31 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#100500 The Centre is very appreciative of our support. Their present need if for tinned meat fish and potted paste suitable for sanwich fillings also tinned potatoes and vegetables suitable for soup making. Thank you to all who contribute.Harry Wincott 2011-8-14 09:10:12 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#100499 To raise funds the Mens Fellowship are collecting unwanted metal objects. If you have any brass copper or pewter ornamentss you no longer love or maybe always hated please bring them to our box at the back of Church or ask Colin Miller to pick them up. 2011-8-14 09:07:40 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#100498 Members of the congregation are invited to submit their suggestions for Charities local national and international for consideration by the PCC for Charitable Giving in 2011. Please forward your nominations with brief details of the Charity and its work FAO PCC Secretary by Friday 26th August 2011.Angela Astley 2011-8-7 09:04:54 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#97118 The Mens Fellowship hosted a Parish BBQ in the Vicarage gardens on Monday 20th June. As you can see from the photos a good time was had by all despite the fact the heavens opened shortly after these pictures were taken 2011-6-27 11:09:30 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#93438 Saturday 18th June 2011 Parish Trip to Chester or Chester Zoo Leaving the Parish Rooms at 9am and returning there for 6pm. Adult 16310 children 1635.See Josie for tickets. 2011-5-8 18:21:17 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#92165 At the Annual Parochial Church meeting on Sunday 10th April the following elections took placeJoan Johnson and Eric Roberts were reelected as Church Wardens.Hilary Smith Ken Foster and Kath Hall were elected to serve on the PCC.Gerald Wilson Susan McMahon and Patricia Ward were elected to serve on the Deanery Synod. 2011-4-10 18:03:41 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#88410 At the APCM on Sunday 10th April there will be several members of the current PCC standing down for their fallow year. Nomination Forms will be posted in the Church Porch on Sunday 20th March. This year is also the Deanery Synod elections and we need to elect 5 members to the Synod. Please consider standing for either of these worthwhile roles. If you have any questions speak to Fr David the Churchwardens members of the PCC or those who are currently on the Deanery Synod. Details of current members are on the PCC page. 2011-3-1 13:12:35 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#83005 The Grand Opening of this years Tree Festival took place at 1pm on 11th December. It was opened by the Mayor of St Annes on Sea Cllr Tony Ford JP accompanied by the St Annes Carnival Queen. 2010-12-15 19:46:55 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#82351 Checkout our new Fundraising Page to learn how you can raise money without it costing you a penny 2010-12-8 15:17:46 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#80923 The Childrens Church took part in the Remembrance Day service by laying a wreath at the war memorial this was done on behalf of all the children belonging to St Annes Parish Church. The children were not just remembering the past dead but also remembering the more recent deaths of soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.We have an outing to Blackburn Cathedral planned for 19th December when we will be met by a guide who will explain what the Cathedral means in keeping with our Church. From next January the Childrens Church will meet every first and third Sunday of the month except during school holidays. We are still in need of help and as I am well past my sell by date a person to take charge is truly needed to look after a wonderful bunch of happy children.Colin Miller 2010-11-21 13:39:14 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#80920 The Mens Fellowship unfortunately has had a long break since our last meeting. Our October meeting is postponed until the 8th November when in true Scottish tradition we shall have a Whisky Tasting evening complete with Haggis Mash and Neeps.Everyone is already looking forward to our Christmas dinner which will be held at the Old Links Golf Club on Monday December 13th .We would like all men from the church to join us just fill in the menu available at the back of the church. When completed your menu can be given to Colin Miller or Roger Sparrow. the cost is 16317.50. payment by December 6th. Next years Fellowship programme is only one month short of being complete details will be in next months magazine. In June 2011 we will again hold a barbecue however this year will be open to everyone in the church 1635.00 entry and the monies raised will go towards refurbishing the Parish Rooms. The barbecue will be in the Vicarage garden if Father David and Brend... 2010-11-21 13:35:15 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#79809 Our annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival will take place from Saturday 11th Saturday 18th December 2010. There will be a Grand Opening at 1pm on 11th December by the Mayor of St Annes on Sea Cllr Tony Ford JP.The festival will close with a concert by the Guardian Concert Band and Grand Raffle Draw at 730pm on Saturday 18th December.There will be nearly thirty Christmas Trees on show sponsored by many local organisations and charities.The festival is open daily 1pm4pm with the following special events Monday 13th Windmill Ladies ChorusTuesday 14th Heyhouses SchoolWednesday 15th Handbell RingersThursday 16th Flower arranging with Jos HoyleFriday 17th Shepherd Lodge NurserySaturday 18th A visit by Father ChristmasRefreshments available including teacoffee mince pies amp cakes.CraftGift Stall all items only 1631Grand Christmas Raffle 2010-11-8 18:16:20 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#79183 At our 1030 service today the Eucharist was celebrated with the Rt Revd Nicholas Reade Bishop of Blackburn. The photograph below shows Bishop Nicholas and Fr David with the servers after the service. 2010-10-31 20:39:53 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#77354 Lancashire County Council are undertaking a review of primary school places in Lytham St Annes. You can see their consultation document HERE. The Council are proposing to extend Lytham Hall Park Primary school to cater for increased demand in the area. Details of how to respond are in the consultation document.The proposal does not address the demand for places in St Annes. Heyhouses has been substantially oversubscribed for a number of years resulting in overcrowding particularly in the Junior Department. This causes health and safety issues due to cramming 3738 children into classrooms that are not large enough to cope and also 3738 children in one class makes it much harder to teach effectively. Heyhouses is the oldest school in St Annes and aside from the additional space it needs to alleviate the current overcrowding it needs extensive building work to make it suitable for 21st Century education and to address the Health and Safety issues which currently exist. Please cons... 2010-10-8 09:16:24 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#76938 There will be a day coach trip to York on Saturday 13th November 2010. The trip is organised by St Nicholas Fleetwood for the Bishop of Beverleys Northern Provincial Eucharist in York Minster at 12 noon andor Christmas shopping Pick up at St Annes at 715am return 5pm arriving home at approximately 8pm. Cost 16320 or less depending on numbers. If interested please contact Gerald Wilson. 2010-10-3 13:06:47 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#76417 The Annual Dinner Dance will be held at the Bedford Hotel Clifton Drive St Annes on Saturday 15th January 2011. Tickets are 16325. Names and a 1635 deposit to Josie please. 2010-9-28 14:33:26 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#76477 On Sunday 26th September Fr Stephen Smith lead his final Parish Eucharist at St Annes. We also said farewell to his wife Diane who has been a valued member of our choir. At the end of the service Fr Stephen and Diane were presented with numerous gifts from many Church groups and the congregation as a whole. Below is a picture of the children presenting a model they had made of our Church. Thank you to both of you for your work in this Parish amp for your friendship we will miss you.Fr Stephen and Diane presented the Church with two beautiful cross stitch pictures one of an Angel amp one of the Last Supper. A big thank you Diane for the many hours of work it must have taken to complete them we will treasure them.Fr Stephens final service at St Annes is the Solemn Eucharist on Wednesday 29th September to mark the Feast of Michael amp All Angels. We all wish Fr Stephen and Diane well with their new adventures our thoughts and prayers go with you. 2010-9-27 09:33:10 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#75988 On Sunday 19th September we said farewell to our Children and Families Worker Lisa Shaw who has been with us for the past three and a half years. Lisa was presented with various gifts from the children and then Gerry Stokes presented her with gifts from the whole Church. We are very grateful for all the hard work Lisa has done both in developing and improving our activities for children and families and also supporting our Baptism families. We all wish Lisa well in her new role with Surestart. 2010-9-20 12:55:30 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#75833 On Saturday 16th October we will be holding a Fashion Extravaganza by Carlla Harris Models at 35pm in the Parish Rooms. Tickets are 1635 including afternoon tea and are available from the Parish Office or members of the Social Committee. Carlla Harris Models will be showcasing clothes and accessories by Bon Marche St Annes Sports and 1st Class Kids. 2010-9-19 14:26:54 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#73407 We held our barbecue on the evening of Monday 26th July in the Vicarage Garden thanks to Father David and Brenda. Everyone had a wonderful night and although I was thanked for organising it I feel the evenings success was greatly helped by Alistair and Jonathan Brown who carried all the tables and chairs from the Parish Rooms then set up the large Gazebo. Brenda Lyon turned the church barbecues from dirty unclean metal grills into sparkling ones fit for royalty thank you Mrs Lyon and a big thank you to your Auntie Joyce who worked extremely hard putting the chairs round the tables and blowing up balloons. Our Chancellor Roger Sparrow and our Chefs Stewart Brown Jonathan Strothers and David Kay not forgetting Maureen Rogers who made the excellent baked potatoes and the games masters Gerry Stokes and Bethany Strothers all played their part in making this a night to remember thank you all. Last but not least thanks to Father David who must know someone on high who gave us a rain free eve... 2010-8-21 13:07:15 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#71766 Karen Kay recently retired as leader of Nursery Praise having organised and run it since its inception some 15 years ago. A presentation was made at the Patronal Festival to mark the occasion and thank her for her work. Nursery Praise is held in church at 2pm on the third Tuesday in the month and all preschool children are welcome. The search is now on for Karens successor. 2010-7-31 09:40:30 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#71764 Visiting bellringers are always welcome in the tower at St Annes but rarely do they travel half the world and the whole of the alphabet to get here. However Anne a recent visitor had come all the way from Zimbabwe to St Annes to visit friends in the parish. She was given a warm welcome by the bellringers as she joined in their ringing for Evensong. 2010-7-31 09:13:46 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#69241 This years Harvest Social will take place on Friday 1st October at 730pm in the Parish Rooms. There will be a Hotpot supper amp a Beetle Drive. Tickets are 1635 Adults 1632 Children or 16312 for a family ticket. 2010-6-30 14:24:42 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#65389 The Most Revd Thabo Mekgoba Archbishop of Cape Town will be in dialogue with Canon Chivers and Anjim Anwar MBE onThursday 20th May in Blackburn Cathedral at 730pm. The Archbishop is a leading figure in the Anglican Communion and Primate of the province which contains our link diocese of the Free State. The dialogue will allow for an extended period of questions from the floor. All are encouraged to attend this unique opportunity. 2010-5-16 13:51:49 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#64880 After the success of the Young Peoples Lent course we have decided to do a monthly worship group for children in school year 5 or above. There will be talks amp discussions focussed activities and creative prayers. The first session will be on Monday 10th May 78pm in Church. All welcome. 2010-5-9 16:23:22 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#64879 The next meeting of the Mens Fellowship is on Monday 17th May at 730pm in the Parish Rooms. The evening will consist of Hot Pot supper usual refreshments surprise speaker Ten Pin Prize Bowling Prize Dominoes amp other table top games. All men welcome. Cost 1633. Please put your name on the list at the back of Church or see Colin Miller. 2010-5-9 16:19:44 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#64878 The next family pilgrimage to Walsingham will take place on Friday 12th to Sunday 14th November. Adults 163102 children 5 16315 under 5s free. For further details contact Lisa Shaw. 2010-5-9 16:15:34 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#63787 At the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on the 25th April the annual elections took place.Joan Johnson was reelected as Church Warden and Eric Roberts was elected as new Church Warden to replace Harry Wincott who is retiring from the post. It is anticipated that Eric will be sworn into office on the 27th May during the Bishops Visitation at St Thomas Church.PCC elections also took place and a full list of members has been added to the PCC page. 2010-4-25 18:13:56 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#62487 The Mens Fellowship met on Monday 29th March. The evening started with a sausage and mash supper including a very tasty onion gravy. Our attendance was our highest thirty two. The meal was cooked and served by Enid Roberts who along with her husband David supplied all the food free so that the Fellowship can contribute towards the redecoration of the Parish Rooms fund. Following the meal we had a most interesting talk by Geoff Sage the General Manager of the Blackpool Tower. Our next meeting will be held on Monday 17th May at 7.30pm. The supper will be home made Hot Pot. For further information contact Colin Miller. 2010-4-8 08:56:26 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#61605 The fair will be held on Saturday 24th April in the Nursery grounds off Clarendon Road North from 1130am 2pm. Entry is free. There will be a Grand Prize Draw with many amazing prizes. Please see Caroline Bird or Denise Brown to purchase raffle tickets at 1631 per ticket. There will be a Chocolate Tombola Plant Stall Hook a Duck Face Painting BBQ food Emergency Service Vehicles and many more exciting stalls. 2010-3-28 14:05:50 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#61604 This years Annual Parochial Church Meeting APCM will be on the 25th April. If anyone has any questions they wish to be raised at the APCM please submit to Denise Brown in writing by Monday 12th April. At the AMPC there will be several members of the current PCC standing down for their fallow year and there will be two vacancies for one year only to cover resignations in 2009. Nomination forms will be posted in the Church porch on Sunday 11th April. Please consider standing for this worthwhile role. If you have any questions please speak to the clergy church wardens or members of the PCC. 2010-3-28 13:50:11 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#61602 There will be a Table Top sale on Saturday 15th May from 1030am 1230pm in the Parish Rooms. Come amp pick up a bargainRefreshments available. To book a table cost 16310 please ring the Parish Office on 722736. Admission is free. 2010-3-28 13:38:56 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#60634 The next PCC meeting will take place on Monday 22nd March there will be a Mass at 7pm followed by the meeting at 730pm. All PCC members are encouraged to attend the Mass to give a prayerful focus to the meeting.At the next AMPC there will be several members of the current PCC standing down for their fallow year and there will be two vacancies for one year only to cover resignations in 2009. Nomination forms will be posted in the Church porch on Sunday 11th April. Please consider standing for this worthwhile role. If you have any questions please speak to the clergy church wardens or members of the PCC. 2010-3-16 11:07:55 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#60633 The next meeting will be on Monday 29th March at 730pm in the Parish Rooms. The General Manager of Blackpool Tower will speak amp the evening will start with a sausage amp mash supper amp refreshments. All men welcome cost is 1633. Please sign the list at the back of Church or see Colin Miller. 2010-3-16 11:05:23 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#60005 This years parish pilgrimage will take place during the school holidays and will be from Monday August 23rd to Thursday August 26th. The approximate cost including half board accommodation at the shrine and coach travel will be 163175 for adults 16375 for children under 16 and under 5s free. Please get your booking forms from Margaret Garner and return them to her with a 16320 deposit. The pilgrimage is open to all and new pilgrims are especially welcome. For more information please speak to Margaret.You can read about last years pilgrimage here. 2010-3-7 19:57:14 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#59653 St Annes Parish Operatic Society presents Songs from the Shows in Church on Saturday 17th April at 730pm Admission is 1635 for adults children are free includes refreshments. Tickets are available from the Parish Office members of the Social Committee or pay on the door. 2010-2-28 10:55:41 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#59652 On Saturday 5th June there is a Parish Trip to Boundary Mill plus a cruise on the canal with lunch. Approximate cost is 16320. If interested please contact Josie ASAP 2010-2-28 10:53:01 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#59154 Note change of datevenue for final session We have specifically designed three special sessions to help young people think about and explore Lent Holy Week and Easter. These are ideal sessions for those who have been Confirmed or children aged between 1016years who wish to explore the Christian faith. Each session will consist of a short talk with the opportunity for discussion and group work and reflection and prayer activities. The dates for the Young Peoples Lent Course will be Monday March 1st Monday March 15th and Monday March 29th Parish rooms meeting room Parish Office entrance. The sessions are from 78pm in Church. 2010-2-24 21:24:27 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#58178 On the 9th February 2010 the Bishop of Lancaster The Rt Revd Geoff Pearson licensed Fr David Lyon as our new PriestinCharge. We keep Fr David and his wife Brenda our prayers and truly welcome them to our church. We hope their time at St Annes will be long and happy. Further pictures from the event are available here httpwww.johnmcvitie.comSt20Annes20Vicar.htm 2010-2-11 09:48:23 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#58172 On the 7th February 2010 the Bishop of Lancaster The Rt Revd Geoff Pearson confirmed 14 people both adults and children as full members of our church family. This was a great and joyous occasion both for them and for the whole congregation. We keep them all in our prayers and truly welcome them as fellow members of the Body of Christ in this place. 2010-2-8 09:10:24 http://www.stannesparishchurch.org/page21.htm#62506 The Mens Fellowship met on Monday evening the 1st February. The evening began with a traditional Haggis Supper which was washed down with a little Scottish nectar. The speaker was our excurate Father Keith Fenton who talked about his visits to many countries including Russia and Cuba. What he told us about Cuba was most interesting and informative. The evening was well attended with thirty plus men all enjoying the opportunity to talk about how to solve the problems of the world. The following persons were elected to our committee. Mr Tom Westall Honorary President. Stewart Brown Chairman Roger Sparrow Treasurer Safe Hands Colin Miller Secretary Tel.01253 761958 Jed Bird amp David Roberts Committee members. We now have a complete programme for this year. Next meeting Monday March 29th. The evening will commence with a sausage amp mash supper followed by an excellent spe... 2010-2-2 09:13:26