The St. Andrew’s Initiative tasks itself with bringing together the local community of Aylestone Village in Leicestershire, through a programme of social events and activities.
This means serving the geographical parish of Aylestone in a number of ways –
- by being a community of hospitality and welcome
- by providing good and accessible worship
- by serving those in need through friendship and ministry
- by developing programmes of life-long learning in Christian faith
- by valuing the heritage of the medieval church building and enhancing its use through a programme of arts events.
St. Andrew’s Initiative works towards the Mission Statement of the church in order to maintain the Parish Church as a living community of faith for all.
Any monies raised through the events of St Andrews Initiative are put towards developing the future life of the church in relation to the wider community.
The St. Andrew’s Initiative events programme for 2023 is as follows;
Summer Concert Series 2023 – Save The Dates
All held at St. Andrew’s Church from 4pm until 5pm with refreshments afterwards. Doors open from 3:30pm | FREE ENTRY | Retiring donations greatly appreciated.
Sunday 23rd July – Jude Richardson, organ recital
Sunday 30th July – Titanic Jazz Band
Sunday 6th August – Trio Serenita
Sunday 13th August – Paul Tebbutt – Folk Music Ensemble
Sunday 20th August – Heliotrope Wind Quartet
Sunday 27th August – Finlay Crawford, piano recital
Sunday 3rd September – Jill Crossland, piano recital
Monday 8th May (Bank Holiday)
Coronation Afternoon Tea (Under The Trees) | St. Andrew’s Church | from 2:30pm
Saturday 20th May
Friends Lunch | St. Andrew’s Parish Hall | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED
Saturday 3rd June
Live Music from ‘Covered Up’ | St. Andrew’s Church | from 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets available from We Got Tickets, https://www.wegottickets.com/event/579005/ £6.00 each (includes a 60p booking fee to We Got Tickets)
Saturday 8th July
Parish Barbeque | The Rectory | from 6:30pm
Ticketed Event
Saturday 19th August
St. Andrew’s Horticultural Show | St. Andrew’s Parish Hall | Open to the public from 1:30pm
Friday 22nd September
Fashion Show/Clothes Sale | St. Andrew’s Parish Church | from 7:30pm
Ticketed Event | Details to follow
Sunday 1st October
Harvest Lunch | St. Andrew’s Parish Hall | from 12 noon
Ticketed Event | Details to follow
Saturday 21st October
Quiz Night & Fish & Chips | St. Andrew’s Parish Hall | from 7pm
Ticketed Event | Details to follow
Saturday 18th November
St. Andrew’s Christmas Craft Fair | St. Andrew’s Parish Hall | 10am to 4pm
If you are a potential stallholder, please use the link via our Stall Finder advert to apply: https://www.stallfinder.com/event/st-andrews-christmas-craft-fair-2023/239120/. We still have a small number of spaces available. Please note that we are only looking for applications from local handmade Makers/Crafters.
Thursday 7th December
St. Andrew’s Christmas Concert | St. Andrew’s Church | from 7:30pm
This year in the company of the Leicestershire Rock Choir
Ticketed Events | Details to follow
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