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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.…

At the coffee morning, held in St Peter’s Church Hall on Saturday 3rd November, £250 was raised for Edinburgh Churches for Sanctuary. During the morning, Anna, who was present from the charity, gave a talk about what it does. Thank you to all that helped, including the Community Outreach Group and the musicians that provided…

During the morning service on Sunday 29th July, two beautiful Candle Holders given by Dr Jim Phillips were blessed and dedicated for the Nave Altar. He has been deeply involved with St Peter’s since 1960, and was Secretary to the Vestry for much of that time. Accompanied with his daughter, Jane, Dr Phillips, who is…

  Everyone is invited to our new St Peter’s Craft Club.  We aim to meet every second Wednesday, see the calendar for forthcoming dates.  Bring a portable project and £2 to cover energy costs. At our first meeting we were knitting, tapestrating, spinning and sewing; while drinking coffee and chatting about crafts and the history…

11 am to 2 pm St Peter’s is opening its buildings up as part of Doors Open Days weekend. Activities and trails for children Explore the tower Hear the choir practice Enjoy refreshments – including press your own apple juice  

Saturday 23 September 2017, 11 am to 2 pm Quiz sheets and stickers for intrepid explorers to discover the secrets of St Peter’s. What creatures will you find in the animal hunt? Do you dare climb the twisty turning stairs up the tower? • Enjoy the sound of choir practice (1130–1300) • Learn the history…