We invite you to join our all age Sunday services and parish events and to enjoy the beauty and peace of St Andrew's and it's churchyard. We look forward to meeting you! Curate Writes | May 2008 The month of May signals the onset of summer and so we look forward to warmer days, the possibility of wheeling out the barbecue and generally enjoying ‘outdoor life’. Experience says beware of forward planning, the weather still has a few tricks up its sleeve for us! Even so, turning the calendar on the 1st of May holds out the hopes and promises of better days. So many ancient traditions and celebrations speak to us of these expectations and they are expressed with energy….with music and dance and an abundance of colour. We can enjoy watching the children Maypole Dancing, the ‘Obby Oss’ in Cornwall, the Well Dressing in Derbyshire and much more. Rejoicing in the possibilities that the future might bring is a lovely thing to be a part of. It may be the planting of seeds and plants that the warmer weather allows. It may be new steps to be taken in the journey of life; further education, marriage, career change; even retirement. It could be taking up a new interest or learning a new skill; realising what has, in the past, been held only as a possibility. This month sees Farnham Maltings hosting another community arts festival. This year the Town Council will be extending the event from the Maltings building into Downing Street with a craft market and entertainment. Lots of possibilities and opportunities shared and a source of inspiration for those who come and participate. Events continue during the month and we will be hosting a display of work produced by three local groups who use patchwork and quilting as an outlet of their creative talent. Do come and support them.   Hopes and promises, possibility and inspiration are words of the Pentecost season. We celebrate the ‘birthday’ of the church on the 11th May and remember the inspired, energetic and deeply faithful ministry of the first disciples. On that day we will also remember and give thanks for the re-dedication of St. Andrew’s Church. A special service will begin at a later time than usual: 11am. We shall then enjoy lunch together with all the hopes and expectations we hold of Maureen Grew and the social committee. No pressure!! Buy your tickets to reserve your place; do come and help make it a happy occasion. ~Revd Joy Lievesley