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On Sunday 14th July, the choir and congregation bade a fond farewell to Tom Wrench, the Penny Turnbull Organ Scholar. He has been with us for the past five years and has progressed immensely. We say a massive thank you to him for all he has brought to St Peter’s, and wish him well in…

Here is the July/August 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.

Many of the congregation stayed for the annual BBQ to celebrate St Peter’s Day. Many thanks to all those that helped in its success. Due to the weather, it had to be eaten in the hall but it raised £145 for the Building Refurbishment.

Here is the June 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.

Here is the May 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.

The St Peter’s choir are singing the beautiful service of Choral Evensong at 6.30pm on Sunday 23rd June. Music: Responses: McPhee            Psalm 49Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Brewer in D The Lord’s Prayer: Stone  Anthem: Holy, Holy, Holy: Schubert Hymns: NEH: 483, 251

On Saturday, 1st June, 11am – 3pm, St Peter’s is holding its Summer Fair. We will have great music, children’s craft activities, a bouncy castle, stalls, baked goods and a BBQ! All welcome. Free entry with proceeds going to The Bethany Christian Trust.

The choir of St Peter’s gave a superb concert of various Magnificat’s, Nunc Dimittis’, and anthems. Refreshments were served from 7pm, and the retiring collection raised £410 towards the building project. Thank you to all that came to enjoy gems of church music from Tudor times to the present day! The programme was: Magnificat &…

Many congratulations to Catherine who has completed her Light Blue Ribbon, and Angus, who recently passed his Silver Award with Commended (Merit). Bishop David presented these awards at a recent service.

Singing with Zaza at Toddler Group on Monday18th March was so much fun that many of our parents have asked her to lead singing again on Monday 25th March. Zaza has asked that parents please bring along recyclable items, such as tissue boxes, toilet/cling film rolls and rubber bands, as she will teach the children how to…

Lots of fun and convivial chat was had at the recent Jazz Coffee Morning, which raised £266 for the 2019-2020 Bethany Shelters. Our own Chris Hodgson and his Barber Shop Quartet, ‘Strop’, entertained in style. ‘Strop’ will be entertaining again at our Annual Summer Fair on Saturday 1st June.

Edinburgh Direct Aid helps where it can when there are man-made or natural disasters. On Monday 1st April, at 7.30pm, Ann Thanisch will be describing to The Monday Group Edinburgh Direct Aid’s work for Syrian refugees since 2013 in the exceptionally harsh conditions of Arsal, Lebanon – providing supplies donated by the UK public, school…

Dr David Stevenson is giving a talk to the Monday Group entitled ‘My work in Malawi’. It is about his work for many years as a medical doctor in Malawi. Refreshments will follow the talk. All are very welcome to this open meeting on Monday 18th March from 2.30pm-4pm, being held in the Church Hall.…

The annual Silent Auction, run by the Monday Group, is in the hall on Monday 4th March at 7pm, this year the day before Shrove Tuesday. There are no pancakes, but there is the opportunity to secure some bargains plus wine, nibbles and convivial chat. If you have not already taken your unwanted Christmas gifts, or indeed…

The first Fair Trade Stall of 2019 is being held in the Hall after the 10.45 service on Sunday 10th February. There will be lots of things and delicious goodies for sale!

Are you at home with small children? Come along to our friendly toddler group from 9.30am-11.30am on a Monday and a Thursday.  Mums, dads, grannies, grandads and nannies are all welcome! For busy Mums, we also offer a workspace with laptops for some guilt-free time to work on job applications, university assignments and so forth…

Great fun was had by all at this years Christmas Village on 14th December, called ‘Trashy Christmas’. The many activities during the day included decorating cakes and cookies, making elves and trees out of pine cones, making reindeer out of toilet rolls, together with making many other fun objects using ‘trash’ that could otherwise have…

Congratulations to three Choristers, who recently received the next level on their RSCM Voice for Life journey. Awarded were: One Medal and White Ribbon, one Light Blue Ribbon and one Red Ribbon. The three Choristers are pictured with The Rt. Revd. David Chillingworth, who presented them during the morning service, and Rupert Forbes, the Director of…

On Sunday 14th October, many friends, family and congregation joined to hear the St Peter’s Choir sing the prèmiere of Jubilate Deo, by Ghislaine Reece-Trapp. It was commissioned by the choir in memory of Fiona Smith, who is still greatly missed by all that knew her. We were delighted that the composer was present too.…