Were you baptised at St Peter and St Paul?Generations of Swanscombe families have been baptised in the wonderful chalk Norman font at St Peter and St Paul, but there is a risk that future generations will not have that privilege unless we do something soon. A recent conservation report has revealed that the font is in dire need of repair, and, until this is done, it is not safe to use.The font is one of the few Norman chalk fonts left in the UK and is a significant piece of Swanscombe heritage. We want to ensure that it is not left to deteriorate, but is repaired and made available for use again. Please consider donating to our 'Save the Font' Appeal. All donations would be much appreciated.Go to our Donation Page
Do you have time on your hands and the ability to knit? Would you like to knit these special therapy toys for young children?A worry monster is designed to discuss and reduce worries. Children write or draw their worry onto a piece of paper and then feed it to their worry monster. Once the monster has eaten it, the worry can then be discussed and shared with an adult. There are also self image monsters to help children work through these issues.We are calling on all knitters to get involved in knitting these for donation to Walk Tall's Children's Therapy. Ann Duke, CEO of Walk Tall, says 'Our child-specialist psychotherapists use them. Each child is given their own Worry Monster. It then becomes the child's friend and, as part of the therapeutic process, gobbles up all their worries. We have so many little Twinkles (from 3 years old upwards!!) who are in therapy because of the trauma/abuse/neglect they've suffered. The Worry Monsters are SO useful in externalising internal states.'If you would like to knit these for donation to Walk Tall Children's Therapy, then the patterns are attached. Or why not come along to St Peter and St Paul's Knit and Natter group on the first Tuesday of every month, from 2pm-4pm. Wool can be supplied. Please contact Revd Charlie if you would like more information.
This is a group for parents, those looking after young children, and expectant mums. It is an opportunity to meet with others and enjoy a cup of tea and coffee together. There will be lots of toys for the youngsters, and even a little sing-a-long time at the end of the session. We meet on Thursday mornings during term time. The session runs from 9.30 to 11am, and costs £2 per adult, which includes as much tea, coffee and biscuits as you need, and a snack of fruit and breadsticks for the youngsters.Come along and meet with friends, and make some new ones.PLEASE NOTE: The group is closed for the Christmas holidays and will reopen on 5th January, 2023For more information contact Reverend Charlie (01322 383160) or the office on 07927 546172
