(May-June 2024) We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our wonderful church family and supportive community. We collected three full bin bags of new/used bras. These were donated to Third World countries and provided financial support to Women’s Aid. A big thank you to everyone from St … [Read more...] about Bra Collection
Bat Night
(21st May 2024) On 21st May we had a very interesting presentation in the church by Bob and Annie Haycock on bats. This was requested by people who attended last year’s talk on “Nurturing and Managing a Wild Flower Meadow” by a Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks Ranger. Bob and Annie are … [Read more...] about Bat Night
Easter Bingo and Silent Auction
(14th March 2024) We held an Easter Bingo and Silent Auction in Clarbeston Road Memorial Hall in March. It was a very successful evening raising £920. St Mary’s Church would like to thank everyone for their generous support with donations, time and making it an enjoyable evening. Thank … [Read more...] about Easter Bingo and Silent Auction
#Wellyaid
(February 2024) In February we held a collection of old wellies supporting a Pembrokeshire target of collecting 500 pairs of old wellies. Donations could be of any size, colour and quality. They then became part of a display of 5,500 wellingtons placed on the steps at the Senedd in Cardiff … [Read more...] about #Wellyaid
Bag2School Collection / Fundraising
(November 2023) Thank you to everyone who donated items to our Bag2School collection. We received 400kgs worth of bags. This was sent to countries all over the world and the UK, where clothes can be found in vintage shops. The second-hand clothing industry abroad provides valuable jobs for … [Read more...] about Bag2School Collection / Fundraising
Scratch Nativity Service
(17th December 2023) We had our first Scratch Nativity service on Sunday 17th December in the church. Father Robert Moore narrated the service using a power point presentation. We were all encouraged to dress up as a nativity character. As the story of Jesus’ birth unfolded and we sang carols, … [Read more...] about Scratch Nativity Service
Church Pew Quiz
(Thursday 26th October 2023) We held our first “Pew Quiz” in the church in October. There were teams of up to 4 people in a pew and we had nine rounds of ten questions and a picture round. Homemade soup was served at half time. Six teams entered and we made £130 altogether. It was a fun evening … [Read more...] about Church Pew Quiz
Supporting Plant Dewi
Plant Dewi has been supporting families since 2002. It’s mission is to nurture families and strengthen communities in the Diocese of St David’s. Earlier in the year there was an appeal for babies clothes and equipment to help young, local families. At short notice, the church managed to collect a … [Read more...] about Supporting Plant Dewi
WINNING SILVER – Eco-Church Award 2023
As a small church we had all worked very hard to try and achieve the Bronze Eco-Church Award. To our surprise, once we started to complete the questionnaire, we were already at bronze level. So with a few activities we have welcomed more wildlife into our church graveyard. We have added bird, bat … [Read more...] about WINNING SILVER – Eco-Church Award 2023