Hello Teddy Tots and SPACErs, Hope you’re enjoying the sun!
We’re a bit concerned about you bringing your precious little ones out in the heat. The Transept Hall isn’t particularly cool, and opening the doors & windows will only make it hotter.
So it is with regret that we will cancel Friday’s Teddy Tots and SPACE.
Very sorry for this – we will miss seeing you all.
Stay cool 😎 💕
We are delighted that our fun-packed Holiday Club will be running this year from Monday 10th – Friday 14th August – please do join us!
Holiday Club is open to primary school age children from those currently in Reception to year 6. It is a fun-packed activity week led by our Vicar, Revd Rachel and a wonderful team of adult and teenage volunteers.
Our theme for this year is ’Kingdom Builders’, so get ready for lots of Lego, Minecraft and Roblox fun!
Each day, children will rotate in their groups between sports and outdoor games, the craft tent, thinking sessions and some fun one-off activities.
Holiday Club runs from Monday 10th – Friday 14th August 2026, 9.30am – 1.00pm each day. Children will need a packed lunch each day, sensible footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.
We have been able to keep to our 2025 prices at £75 per child, with a sibling discount for more than one child of £60. If you would prefer to pay in instalments, or your child would like to attend but the cost will be prohibitive please email to let us know – your request will be treated confidentially.
We have 48 spaces and in previous years it has always sold out quickly with a waiting list, so do book early if your child would like to come along to avoid disappointment.
If you have any queries about Holiday Club please contact Ailsa Hulme.
We hope you can join us for a fun-filled week!
We have recently been informed that several trees within St Mary’s churchyard require urgent maintenance, and some have been identified as potentially dangerous.
We are already taking action. Applications are being made for the necessary permissions to carry out the appropriate work on each affected tree, and we hope that some of this work can begin within the next week or two.
To keep everyone safe, we have made the difficult decision to rope off certain areas of the churchyard and car park. These measures are designed to protect both visitors and vehicles while the required work is planned and completed.
The barriers also highlight a challenge that many people may not realise: maintaining the trees and green spaces within the churchyard comes with significant costs. While we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the Friends of St Mary’s, the financial resources available to us are limited, and the scale of the work now required is substantial.
In response, we are launching a special fundraising appeal dedicated entirely to the care and maintenance of the churchyard and its trees.
This campaign will ensure that every donation made through the appeal is used solely for the upkeep of the churchyard and the ongoing management of its trees. This is a dedicated fund created specifically to address the current situation and help safeguard this important community space for years to come.
St Mary’s churchyard is more than just the setting for our historic church. It is a treasured green space used and enjoyed by the wider community, providing a peaceful place for reflection, wildlife, and local events throughout the year.
As we prepare to host the Green Fayre and other upcoming community activities, it feels particularly important that we address the environmental responsibilities on our own doorstep. Caring for the churchyard is an investment in the future of this shared space and the people who enjoy it.
This appeal is not intended to replace or compete with the usual giving campaigns that support St Mary’s or the Friends of St Mary’s. Rather, it responds to a unique and urgent need that has arisen and requires immediate attention.
Visitors to the Green Fayre will have opportunities to learn more about the tree works, ask questions, and find out how they can help. QR codes and information about the campaign will be available throughout the event.
We are very grateful to everyone who has already supported this initiative, particularly Sez and the Green Fayre team, who have been hugely understanding and encouraging despite the unfortunate timing of the news.
As one of the most problematic trees is located within the church car park, there may be fewer parking spaces available for a period of time while safety measures remain in place and work is carried out.
If necessary, access may be provided through the Church End gates, although this will not always be possible during events when pedestrian safety must take priority.
If you value this beautiful green space and would like to help preserve it for future generations, please consider making a donation, sharing information about the campaign, or simply helping us spread the word.
Together, we can turn an unexpected challenge into a positive opportunity to care for one of the village’s most important community assets.
St Mary's Church, Redbourn 