In case you missed the sell out concerts by the string trio from Lumos playing arrangements of some of Coldplay’s music surrounded by hundreds of candles, we’re hoping they will return later in the year. Here’s a couple of photos of the evening taken by Bob Ludlam. Thanks Bob!
The Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Enfield From Michael Smith, Chairman, Stewardship Committee21 Colonels Walk, The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8HN 9 April 2024 Dear Friend When I wrote a year ago there was a long list of jobs to be done around the church, most of which have been completed but, most importantly, the heating is at last working reliably. …
A Clothing Exchange (not a jumble sale!) was held on Saturday 18th March. New or nearly new items were available for sale – the kind of thing that lurks in the back of a wardrobe but is never worn! Entry was only £3, with a glass of fizz included. Five lovely models, Pam, Amy, Yezi, Alison, and Bella, presented the …
Mo’s last official service, before retirement, was on Sunday 20th November 2022. After 12 years of service with us, including seeing us through the interregnum between June 2020 and May 2021, it was a sad, but grateful occasion. Mo was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Churchwarden, Alison Reeve. Mo will remain as a valued member of the congregation …
Judy and team did a marvellous job in preparing our hall for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee street style celebration. We had hoped to have a glass of bubbly and the street style party on the Church lawn but the weather was against us, so we decanted into the hall. Nonetheless, it didn’t dampen our spirits! We all raised …
The Spring Fair 2022 For the first time in two years we held our Spring Fair on Saturday 21st May. Huge thanks go to Judy for organising it so well and to everyone who helped. All the usual attractions were there, cakes, games, handicrafts, plants, bric-a-brac and delicious bacon rolls, all served with a smile and great fellowship too! The …
The Fellowship Christmas Lunch 2021 Once again this was held at the Enfield Golf Club who always provide a sumtpuous feast for us to enjoy. It was a time of enjoying each others company in a relaxed atmosphere. Here are some photos of our time together.
The Parish Picnic 2021 There’s always fun and games to be had at Parish events. Here’s some photos from ‘Pick-up-sticks’ at the Parish Picnic, Saturday 14 August 2021
On Saturday 15 June we held a Tea Dance with a cream tea in the hall. Thirty of us gathered to sip a glass or two of Prosecco, drink tea (and Coffee) and eat a wide selection of home made sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and delicious, mouth watering cakes! We were entertained by the sounds of Frank Sinatra …
Following on from the success of the Games Evening at Launde Abbey last year we held a Parish Games Evening in the Hall. It was open to everyone and all ages, there were a variety of games to play and plenty of fun too. Money was also raised for Comic Relief. Here are a few photos of just some of …
Another Saturday outing for our cheery bell ringers. We met up as usual in Waitrose car park on Windmill Hill. It was a rather cold and grey day but we were determined to enjoy it. We had five churches to ring at during the day and the first would be at 10.00. Our merry band included Peter, Janet, John, Jason, …
Dave Cockle took approximately 20 people on a walk around Enfield Town’s historic past followed by tea and festive service at St Mary Magdalene. The rain of the day didn’t dampen the St Mary Magdalene spirit and a most enjoyable time was had by all.
A Holy Holiday in the Holy Land written by The Rev’d Dr Gordon Gileswith photos by Gordon Giles and Luke Reeve Our pilgrimage was planned for August (during the UK school holidays), when the weather in the Holy Land is very hot and sunny. Visits included Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth and Capernaum, with free time for …
The Church of England for Enfield Chase
I will be back soon
