PCC Update May 2026
During April we have made good progress following the procedure required to select a new Vicar for St Mary’s and St Michael’s. Our Parish Profile was completed and approved by the Archdeacon and we are now advertising in The Church Times and online. Applications have to be received by 4th May. It is an exciting time for us all and we hope and pray for a Vicar who will integrate well into our village community and who feels God is calling them to do His work in this beautiful Parish of Shalford.
A lot of work on the Vicarage and its garden has been carried out, partly by contractors from the Diocese and partly by volunteers from St Mary’s. Work on the first floor balcony which was unsafe and in need of major repairs along with new railings is now nearing completion. Boundary wall repairs will also be done by the Diocese.
The churchyard has been looking wonderful this Spring and the blossom much admired by passers-by. The various trees we planted in 2022 under the Queen’s Green Canopy scheme are now established and doing well.
Our community activities are still flourishing and the April film “The Choral” drew a large audience to our Village Cinema. We are planning to organize another big Parish Cream Tea in St Mary’s one afternoon during the Summer.
As always, everyone is very welcome to join us at our Services, to pop into St Mary’s for a time of quiet reflection or to come along to one of our activities.
Building repairs update
This picture was taken some time ago when we were investigating the cause and extent of the repairs. 
The steeplejack was able to take a good look using ropes. Of course, we will have to use scaffolding for the required repairs.
The Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) have recommended our proposal for approval. A notice about the repairs is now displayed on notice boards inside and outside the church. We should receive the formal approval known as a faculty by the middle of May.
We are waiting to hear from Guildford Borough Council planning department but our architect has told us that he believes that they will approve now that the DAC has done so.
Three building contractors have quoted for the work and our architects are checking these and asking follow up questions before making a recommendation to us.
A few older blog posts…..
Worship and What’s On at St Mary’s and St Michael’s
WORSHIP AT ST MARY’S SHALFORD Sunday 2nd November 10am All Souls Sung Eucharist (All Souls) – Fr Ali Milne to preside and preach Sunday 9th November 10am Remembrance Sunday – Fr Ali Milne to preside and preach Sunday 16th November 10am Parish Communion Safeguarding Sunday – Canon Angela Townshend to preside and preach John Simpson…
Ukraine Jazz @ St Mary’s – Thurs 27th June
Don’t miss this great evening of Jazz with gifted Ukrainian and other musicians – for a vital cause….
Harvest – & Barn Dance
Come celebrate all good gifts in creation at St Mary’s this October, for harvest season. Two great ways to celebrate…. the Shalford Harvest Barn Dance on 13th Oct, and before that St Mary’s Harvest Festival all age service on Sunday 8th Oct. All hugely welcome to all….
Shalford Eco Forum – don’t miss!
Put in your diary now for next Tuesday, 23rd May, to come and hear and connect with some great speakers, local groups, and vital topics at our Eco Forum in St Mary’s Shalford. Here’s the latest packed programme of short 5 minute presentations from leading activists for our environment, local to Shalford. Come early for…
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