Gerhard's big cycle for charity

Friday, 03 September 2010 16:29

Good luck to Gerhard Eickermann who is cycling over 400 miles from Edinburgh to London in just three days on Sept 2-5th.  He wanted a personal challenge and is using the ride to raise money for the charity Christopher's Smile, a UK registered charity which funds research into childhood cancers.  If you'd like to sponsor Gerhard, you'll find his fundraising page at virginmoneygiving.com/GerhardEickermann

Vacancy for an organist

Friday, 03 September 2010 11:23

St John's has a vacancy for an organist and is inviting applications.

The successful applicant will work with the incumbent, choir leader and choir, commencing November 2010.  Duties will include Sunday and festival services and weekly evening choir practices.  There will also be opportunities to play at weddings and funerals.

For further information please contact Windlesham Parish Office on 01276 489408 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applications to be received by 21st September 2010.

Big Toddle 2010

Monday, 12 July 2010 09:08

On Wednesday 16th June Ma’Mites took part in The Big Toddle, a short sponsored walk in aid of Barnardo’s.  Barnardo’s Early Years team work with disadvantaged and vulnerable under 5’s in local projects throughout the UK.

Our Ma’mites toddlers, having first made their pirate hats, took their carers for a walk around the church grounds and arrived back at the St. John’s Hall for refreshments.  We raised a total of £168 for this worthy cause.  Many thanks to all our parents, carers and toddlers who took part.

Kids Kip for Charity

Saturday, 10 July 2010 08:04

Young people from Adventurers and Youth Club joined 20,000 participants taking part in the Giant Sleepover on Saturday 19th June, giving thousands of parents the night off!  All together over 500 groups snoozed their way through Saturday night, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest sleepover over 24 hours, while raising money for children’s charities and good causes.  Midnight feasts, gossiping, giggling, and late night whisperings were all the order of the day (and night) with events taking place in the UK and abroad.

The Giant Sleepover has grown from just one school’s commitment in 2003 to a well established annual event and now a Guinness World Record this year. Outside the UK sleepovers took place in Australia, Bermuda, Brunai, Germany, New Zealand and the Falkland Islands.

Alongside the world record, the Giant Sleepover raises money for charity.  This year Youth Club and Adventurers voted to support three charities:  York Road Project - supporting homeless people in Woking and one of St John’s “Focus onFive” charities; Rainbow Trust – providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness; and CLICSargent – caring for children and young people with cancer and their families.  Our sleepover raised over £250 which is being shared equally between the three charities - well done to all who took part.

DC4B - Archery 12th Sep FULL

Tuesday, 06 July 2010 07:38

Dangerous Club for Boys has got an archery session booked and confirmed with the Bisley Bowmen on 12th Sept – spaces are limited and the cost will be £10 each.   Their minimum age is a “large/stronger” 6 year old.  Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book, confirming ages and how many spaces you need.  This event is now fully booked - confirmation and details for the event will be sent out in the next couple of days.

Wonderful Windlesham

Monday, 05 July 2010 19:15

The Chertsey Road Hall Management Committee is running an open competition to find the winning design and artist to paint a mural in Chertsey Road Hall.

The theme of the competition is Wonderful Windlesham. The artist can explore this theme in any way they choose either as a single composition or montage. We would welcome designs to suit all ages. The mural will be painted on the large wooden stage doors inside the hall, measuring up to a maximum of 4.5m by 3m. All paint and materials will be provided to the winning artist/s up to the value of £250, along with a cash prize of £100.

To enter you must be over 18 and commit to painting your design before the end of 2010. Entries must be submitted in landscape orientation on A4-sized paper and be accompanied with a short supporting statement of up to 100 words by 31 August. The Hall Management Committee will notify the winner in September.

All entries should be either emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or sent to: Wonderful Windlesham Competition, Management Committee, Chertsey Road Hall, 41 Chertsey Road,  Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6EW. For further information call: 01276 850215.