This article was written for the January 2023 issue of our parish magazine. One of my favourite mantras used in these monthly articles that carols are not just for Christmas. They are also for Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter. I may be stretching a point, but this piece is here in January to represent the … More This Little Babe – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, this week meet the Gardener Mice. These mice look after the plants around the Church and by the memorials, keeping the area neat and tidy. They also grow plants for fund raising during the year.
Lord, You know better than I know myself,that I am growing older and will someday be old.Keep me from the fatal habit of thinkingI must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving tostraighten out everybody’s affairs.Make me thoughtful but not moody;helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of … More Ageing Prayer – Terisa Of Avila
This article was written for inclusion in the December 2025 issue of our parish magazine. In mid-December 2024 Rev Christine cam to me with a suggestion of a new anthem for Christmas – “but not this Christmas”, she said, “it’s far too short notice!” I found the sheet music, loved it, checked with Tom, and … More Thorns In the Straw Graham Kendrick (1950-present)
There isn’t a 13th Day of Christmas! This is Carol and Tom’s parting gift to you, a cheeky review of the disasters of ill-thought-out gifts. We hope you’ve enjoyed spending Advent and Christmas, and look forward to doing it all again in December. Meanwhile, we’re off for a rest, and normal service is being resumed … More The 13th Day of Christmas? 2025/26
This month’s letter comes from the keyboard of Rev Christine: I pray that each of you has experienced a joyful Christmas, surrounded by family and friends. I also trust you have enjoyed all the traditional trimmings, taken time to celebrate the Christmas story, and had the chance to reconnect with those you may not see … More Letter to the Parish
By now all readers of this blog will be aware that our parish choir took part in the BBC’s recording of the Radio 4 Daily Service Carol Concert at Manchester Cathedral early in December 2025. It was a truly amazing event to be part of! This is what some of our singers said: Christmas started … More Radio 4 Daily Service Carol Concert
Today is the 12th Day of Christmas, and Epiphany is upon us. In light of this, our choir sings for us about the visit of the Magi, before singing about the gifts given on the twelvth day of Christmas. They’re quite worn out now! St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 … More The 12th Day of Christmas 2025/26
Today is the 11th Day of Christmas, and we are heading into Epiphany. In light of this, Carol and Tom sing for us about the visit of the Magi, and then the choir sings about the gifts given on the eleventh day of Christmas. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 … More The 11th Day of Christmas 2025/26
Today is the 10th Day of Christmas, and we are heading towards Epiphany. In light of this, the parish choir sings for us about the visit of the Magi, as well as the gifts given on the tenth day of Christmas. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for … More The 10th Day of Christmas 2025/26
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 