Latest News From The Benefice
Notice of the 2026 Electoral Roll Revision
If you are
already on the roll, you need take no further action.
Please check using the electoral roll list on the notice board at the back of church. If you would like to apply to be on the Roll… application forms are available from: Myself – email matt.million75@gmail.com and I will send you an electronic form.
The Benefice Office office@smasch.org (electronic or hard copy).
The back of church (hard copy).
You must also complete a General Data Protection Regulations consent form – which will also be sent/given to you. The GDPR policy is available from the Benefice office. The completed applications and GDPR consent forms are to be returned by email or to the Benefice Office before midnight on April 12th.
The revised Electoral Roll will be published on May 3rd, on the church noticeboards and also by report at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) on May 12th. Matt Million, Parish Electoral Roll Officer
All Souls Font
The beautiful carved oak font at All Souls has recently had an MOT plus an extra name added to it. The font was gifted to All Souls, in memory of Michael Denham, by his two daughters. Ian Parker, Michael’s son in law, who made the matching furniture, cross and candlesticks for St Mary’s, made our font which also doubles as a flower stand. Michael and Liz were faithful members of All Souls, with Michael being church warden and Liz was on the flower rota.
The family recently requested that Liz’s name should also be added to that of Michael’s, and Ian carved Elizabeth Denham on the leg which faces the leg with the name, Michael Denham. Next time you are in All Souls, do examine the font as the detailing on it is a delight and a very special memory of two gentle and supportive people.
New
Defibrillator at St Mary’s
Many of you will have seen that we have now had
fitted a new defibrillator to the outside wall of the Office (next to the
window). This has kindly been donated by The Lawson Trust and London Hearts.
Our thanks go to Karen, Pre-School Leader for finding out about this
initiative.
As a widely used community building this equipment brings great
peace of mind to all our congregation, hirers and neighbours.
Let’s hope we
never have the need to use it in an emergency situation!
But you can gain
access to the defibrillator by calling 999 and giving them your location and
then following the instructions of the call handler.