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Charity Fundraising

St Mary’s Music Marathon raises over £10k for SLOW

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🎶 THANK YOU, REDBOURN! 🎶

What an incredible weekend! Our 36-Hour Music Marathon was such a huge success… and together we’ve raised a whopping £10,278.04 (including Gift Aid) for our Charity of the Year, SLOW – Surviving the Loss of Your World . 💛🍾🥳👏🏼🎶

And it isn’t too late to donate…. here’s the link if you would like to add your support: https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-marys-music-marathon

A huge thank you to:

🎤 All the fabulous musicians who gave their time and talent

👏 Everyone who came along to listen and cheer them on

💸 And all those who have generously sponsored the musicians

This was a true community celebration, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Check out the video below to relive the musical magic, (turn the volume up!) – 36 hours in just under 5 minutes! 🎥✨

We are grateful to PPLPRS for their support in granting a discounted licence for the performance of music during our Musical Marathon.  For information about how this organisation supports musicians and charitable activities see: https://pplprs.co.uk/

Events

St Mary’s Holiday Club 2025: 11th – 15th August

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We are delighted that our fun-packed Holiday Club will be running this year from Monday 11th – Friday 15th 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 ’The Big Summer Holiday Bucket LIst‘, so get for lots of fun in the sun!  

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 11th – Friday 15th August 2025, 9.30am – 1.00pm each day. Children will need a packed lunch each day, sensible footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.

The cost is £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.

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If you have any queries about Holiday Club please contact Ailsa Hulme.

We hope you can join us for a fun-filled week!

Charity Fundraising

Food Orders: St Mary’s Musical Marathon

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Are you planning to come along to the Musical Marathon on Friday or Saturday evenings? Why not skip the queue and stay in your seat—pre-order your food and have it delivered straight to the church while you soak in every unforgettable performance!

Friday Evening

Performers: 6pm – Anna Le Hair & Simon Pusey – Grieg Piano Concerto; 7pm – Redbourn Folk Group; 8.30pm – Lumarie & Luke; 9.45pm – Steve Warner Folk.

There are three options for food which will be delivered directly to church at 7.30pm on Friday evening. All orders will be distributed from the Transept Hall and you can choose to eat them in the Transept or in Church.

The Pudding Stop Pizza Deliveries

NB Pre-orders for pizza must be received by Tuesday 3rd June at the latest.

Please order via this special link which will ensure your order is added to the St Mary’s delivery for 7.30pm on Friday evening.

Fishy Fryer Fish & Chips Deliveries

NB Pre-orders for fish & chips must be received by 5.30pm, Friday 6th June at at the latest.

Please call 01582 621155 or 07961 535991 to order. See online menu here. Please make clear when ordering that you want this to be delivered to St Mary’s Church in the 7.30pm delivery.

India Gate Curry Deliveries

NB Pre-orders for curry must be received by 5.30pm, Friday 6th June at at the latest.

Please call 01727 530154 or 07448 161654 to order. See online menu here. Please make clear when ordering that you want this to be delivered to St Mary’s Church in the 7.30pm delivery.

Saturday Evening

Performers: 6.45pm – St Mary’s Choir; 7.30pm – Claire Hayward Piano; 8pm – Alex McPhee & Micheila Connolly Voice & Piano; 9pm – Clive Hayward Comic Songs; 9.30pm Big Community Sing-a-Long

Total Cow Burger Van will be parked outside church – no need to pre-order

The van will be open from 5.00pm – 9.00pm on Saturday 7th June so pop out and grab a burger any time!

See online menu here

Bar in the Transept Hall

There will be a licensed bar open in the Transept on Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday afternoon and evening.

Wines, beers and soft drinks will be available. All proceeds to our charity SLOW.

Hot Dogs in the Transept Hall

On Saturday lunchtime between 12pm – 2pm we will be serving hot dogs in the Transept Hall.

Meat and plant-based options will be available, as well as gluten-free buns.

All proceeds to our charity SLOW.

Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Biscuits in the Transept Hall

On Friday and Saturday mornings and afternoons we will be serving teas in the Transept Hall.

All proceeds to our charity SLOW.