| Photos of the recasting of our 7th Bell | | In May 2024 the 7th bell, cast by John Briant in Hertford in 1797 and part of a world class ring of 12, developed a 25cm crack when struck by the clapper from another bell. The bell was removed by John Taylor Foundry of Loughborough and a new one recast.
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| St Mary's Junior Choristers Cake Sale | | On Sunday 15th June 2025 the Junior Choristers organised a cake stall after the morning service. The cakes were made by the Junior Choristers and their families and £115 was raised to buy a music whiteboard.
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| Visit to Lichfield Cathedral 8 April 2025 | | 33 of us from the Friends of St Mary's Church visited Lichfield Cathedral on 8 April 2025 and explored the cathedral on guided tours and learned a lot about St Chad and this magnificent cathedral with three spires.
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| Holocaust Memorial Service 27th January 2025 | | Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January was marked by a service at St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden. The congregation included pupils from RA Butler Academy, Dame Bradbury’s School, St Mary's C of E Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
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| Deanery Confirmation Service | | A well attended Confirmation Service was held on 26 January 2025 for 11 candidates of all ages from the Saffron Walden Deanery with the majority of the youngsters from Great Chesterford. The service was presided over by the Bishop of Colchester.
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| Christmas Fair Photos 30 November 2024 | | A selection of photos from Saturday's Christmas Fair. A number of these will also be printed and dispalyed on a board at the back of the church. More information about amount raised will be posted here.
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| Choral Evensong at Norwich Cathedral 19 October 2024 | | The choir visited Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 19 October 2024 to sing choral evensong. They consisted of 22 adults, 5 choral scholars, 8 Juniors, our organ scholar, organist and Director of Music. Listen to the recording plus a few photos.
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