Six dates in the parish diary

A small calendar of small gatherings — all of them welcome to anyone in the parish.

We do not run conferences or lecture series. We do, between us and St Chad's, hold six gatherings a year. The tea is always free; the cake is usually homemade; and the conversations have, very often, taught the trustees something useful about the parish we serve.

The interior of the Farndon Memorial Hall set for a small parish meeting, with rows of folding chairs and a long trestle table

Wed · 24 Jun 2026 24 Jun

Trustees' Open Meeting — & the Tercentenary note

Farndon Memorial Hall · Church Lane, Farndon, CH3 6QD · 19.00–20.30

Our annual open meeting. The trustees read the year's accounts aloud, take questions from the parish, and this year mark the tercentenary of the Poor's Allotment with a short historical note. Tea, coffee, and parish biscuits afterwards. Full details & register →

Sun · 13 Sep 2026 13 Sep

Harvest Sunday Collection at St Chad's

Church of St Chad · Church Lane, Farndon · 10.30 service · ~11.45 retiring collection

The annual Harvest collection in aid of the Coal & Bread Fund. Cash, cheque, and contactless. A small reception in the choir vestry follows the service; trustees on hand to answer questions. Wheelchair access via the west door; loop hearing system operative throughout.

Sat · 17 Oct 2026 17 Oct

Apprentice Bequest Application Surgery

Farndon Memorial Hall · Church Lane, Farndon · 10.00–12.30 (drop in)

An informal advice session for young people in the parish thinking about an Apprentice grant. Margaret will be there with the application notes, and a colleague from Citizens Advice Cheshire West will sit alongside for related benefits questions. No appointment needed.

Sun · 6 Dec 2026 6 Dec

Advent Coffee Morning & Carols

Farndon Memorial Hall · Church Lane, Farndon · 10.00–12.30

Mince pies, coffee, and short carols sung by St Chad's choir. All proceeds go to that year's Quiet Hearth Appeal. Wheelchair accessible; quiet corner provided; children warmly welcome. A trustee will speak briefly about the Coal & Bread Fund mid-morning.

Mon · 14 Dec 2026 14 Dec

The Advent Distribution Walk (volunteers' gathering)

Meet · the St Chad's vestry · 13.30 · finished by 16.00

The afternoon when the Advent envelopes go out around the parish. This is the volunteers' gathering for the Coal & Bread distribution — mostly walking, occasionally driving, always tea on return. If you would like to help, register through the volunteer page first.

Sat · 14 Mar 2026 14 Mar

Spring Application Deadline (a quiet date, not a gathering)

All four funds · postmark or email by 17.00

Not strictly an event, but the most useful date in the diary for many parish neighbours. Applications received by this date will be considered at the March quarterly meeting. Late applications wait for the June meeting unless the matter is urgent (see FAQ).

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Four short notes a year, posted to wherever you are. Each one carries the next quarter's parish diary at the foot.