
Here are some notices that you may find of interest. Please check this page regularly for updates and let us know if you have some news to share...
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Alan's sabbatical: May - July 2025
Alan writes about his sabbatical, taking place throughout May, June and July:
“Every ten years, vicars are offered the opportunity to take a three-month sabbatical (or Extended Study Leave). The object of the sabbatical is to recharge spiritually, make time for creativity and to engage in an area of study which is relevant to ministry.
"Between May and July this year, I will be taking a sabbatical from parish life. My plan is to study the Irish Wake and Irish traditions and rituals around death and dying, which will take me on a road trip around Ireland, culminating in the Keening Festival in the west of the country. I also plan to retreat to Northumbria, deepen my Mindfulness practice, take up pottery and fit in a holiday to Sorrento!
"I’m really looking forward to it and I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity. I know that I’m leaving both parishes in the very safe hands of Rev. Bill, the Wardens and the Ministry Team. My last day will be Sunday 4th May which is our joint Away Day.”
Saturday 3 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm
At our May Coffee Morning, we're fundraising for the National Eczema Society, acknowledging our church member Harry's London Marathon run for the same cause.
Green fingers?
A call out by Debbie Ledsam to any green-fingered members of St Andrew's who are sowing seeds or dividing perennials. The June Coffee Morning will hope to include the sale of plants as we have done in the past, so any contributions would be wonderful.
Read about Our churchyard and its ecological diversity
PTA Bake Sale for St Andrew's School
Sunday 11 May, following the 10.30am service
(postponed from Palm Sunday)

VACANCY: PA for the Archdeacon of Hertford
The Diocese is currently advertising for a new PA for the Archdeacon of Hertford (on the retirement of her current PA). The role is based in the Archdeacon’s office in Hertingfordbury and the closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 May 2025. Further details on the website: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies/pa-to-the-archdeacon-of-hertford/
The Mayor of Hertford, on behalf of Hertford Town Council welcome all to the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Hertford Castle on Thursday 8 May from 5.30pm. With live music, fish and chips, crépes and bar, there will be plenty to enjoy as we commemorate this shared moment of celebration with the nation. You are welcome to bring your own blankets and seating. The Beacon will be lit at 9.30pm.


Christian Aid Inter-Church Quiz
Saturday 10 May in the St Andrew's Centre (behind St Andrew's Church)
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Doors open at 6.30pm for a prompt 7.00pm start
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Tickets £12.50 per person to include ploughman's supper.
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Bring your own drinks and glasses.
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Tables of 6 to 8 people or make up a table with others on the night.
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Tickets from Sue Mulligan (07913 666296 / suemulligan@ntlworld.com)
The Burley-De Innocentis Guitar Duo
Saturday 17 May, 7.30pm
at Leaside Church, High Street, Ware SG12 9BT
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chris-dell

Helping Hand to manage the cost of living
Hertfordshire County Council is making sure that advice and support is available to help every resident navigate the cost of living and stay safe and healthy.
If you have any further questions, please contact: VPA.Cell@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Carers
If you look after someone who couldn't manage without you, you're a carer. There's support for you, too.
For more information, visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/carers

Hertfordshire Health Walks
Timetable available as a pdf here
Free weekly guided walk from Sele Farm

The All Nations Coffee and Bookshop
Wednesday and Friday afternoons 2.00-5.00pm
The Coffee and Bookshop at All Nations are well worth a visit. All Nations is set in beautiful grounds on the Easneye Estate near Ware and is a lovely place to meet friends for a coffee, take a walk in the grounds and buy that book you are after. They have a lovely range of Christian text cards and gifts, too.
And there's a click-and-collect service through St Andrew's Bookshop who provide all the books.
St Andrews Bookshop Ltd
61-65 High Street
Great Missenden
Bucks HP16 0AL
St Andrew’s Facebook page:
You can find event and service details, thought for the day, sermons, photos and updates on the St Andrew’s Facebook page.
Safeguarding at St Andrew’s:
Catherine Sleath is our Safeguarding Officer. If you have any questions or concerns relating to safeguarding for people of any age at St Andrew’s, please get in touch with Catherine (01992 537867).