Simon's Weekly Video Update #61 - 14th April 2025Simon's weekly video update about the life of our church and current affairs affecting us all.In this week's video, Simon talks about Holy Week and looks forward to Easter this coming weekend.You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oN0MKthByc
Simon's Weekly Video Update #60 - 7th April 2025Simon's weekly video update about the life of our church and current affairs affecting us all.In this week's video, Simon talks about the season of Passiontide that we are currently in as we prepare for Easter.You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsQ1uJe44YI
Simon's Weekly Video Update #59 - 31st March 2025Simon's weekly video update about the life of our church and current affairs affecting us all.In this week's video, Simon talks about the life of our dear late friend Margaret Williams MBE and her upcoming funeral this week.You can watch this the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5sTFkEZVso
Join Us for the Old Town Beer Festival – Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!We are thrilled to welcome you to the 12th annual Old Town Beer Festival, running from Thursday 8th May to Sunday 11th May at Christ Church and the Community Centre. This four-day event has grown into a major highlight of the local calendar, attracting beer and cider enthusiasts, music lovers, and comedy fans alike.More than just a fantastic celebration, this festival is also Christ Church’s largest fundraiser of the year. The money raised helps to support the ongoing work of the church, maintaining our beautiful building and funding the vital community outreach projects we run throughout the year.What’s Happening Over the Four Days?🍻 Friday & Saturday – A huge selection of 45+ beers and 30+ ciders available to try, plus a brand-new rum bar! Enjoy the vibrant festival atmosphere with friends and family, all within the stunning setting of Christ Church.😂 Thursday Comedy Night – We kick things off with a night of laughs featuring top comedians, including Dom Joly from Trigger Happy TV and Matt Richardson from The Xtra Factor!🎸 Saturday Live Music Night – A fantastic lineup of local bands will take to the stage from 5pm onwards, creating an electric festival vibe.🎶 Sunday Finale Concert – A stunning musical evening featuring The Wessex male choir and the After Eight Choir, raising funds for both Christ Church and the Kelly Foundation, a local mental health charity.🌭 Delicious hot food available throughout the festival!How Can You Support?This festival cannot happen without the help and support of our church family. If you are able to volunteer, whether it’s pulling pints, helping with setup, or simply spreading the word, we would love to hear from you!Even if you’re not able to help behind the scenes, simply attending the festival, bringing friends, and sharing the event with others is a fantastic way to support Christ Church.👉 Tickets are on sale now! Book yours today and help make this year’s festival the biggest and best yet: https://oldtownbeerfestival.com/📅 Event dates: Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th May📍 Venue: Christ Church, Old Town, SwindonWe look forward to raising a glass with you! 🍻#OldTownBeerFestival #SupportChristChurch #SwindonEvents #LiveMusic #ComedyNight
