Friends of St. Peter's, Hersham

18/08/2025

Please share this post with your family and friends. Last year's event was such a joyous, feel good evening that we're delighted Gospel Touch Choir is returning.

Book your tickets early avoid disappointment. Last year’s concert sold-out, and tickets are selling well already!

09/07/2025

Sunday 13th July: Church in The Churchyard – 4pm

In October 2022 we started the overwhelming task of clearing the Churchyard at St Peter’s Hersham. Hopefully you have followed the progress we have made over the years. Numerous people have been involved with the project during this time, racking up many volunteer hours clearing and improving the Churchyard.

During the intervening years we have not only removed countless skip loads of overgrowth so the area is more open and inviting, but it’s become a destination for many who come for the tranquillity and peace that seems to be almost tangible.

Besides clearing away years of neglect, we have been able to create a lovely Garden of Remembrance and a wild meadow for various species of life to thrive. We have added bird boxes and birdbaths as well as places to sit.

Over the years many residents of the area have shared their reasons for visiting and have expressed their gratitude for what has been achieved. To celebrate this and all the amazing people who have been involved we would like to share some of the stories and life changing events which have contributed to the project. Many of us who have given our time have witnessed not only a huge change in the appearance of the Churchyard but also a change in ourselves as a result of being part of the project.

This Sunday the 13 July we invite you to come to Church in the Churchyard at 4pm to celebrate what has taken place, to hear about the journey we have travelled and to witness what has been achieved.

We look forward to welcoming you

23/04/2025

Wild meadows serve two purposes, to provide biodiversity for wildlife and to enhance the appearance of an underutilised, not very attractive area. We have just such a space in the Churchyard behind Hersham surgery.

In November we planted a hedge (which has just started to produce leaves) and on Bank Holiday Monday our churchyard team continued their efforts of turning this neglected area of grass into a wildflower meadow, planting it with seeds which will grow into colourful flowers attracting both insects and visitors. We also hope to put in a convenient bench so passers-by can stop, rest and enjoy the space.

It is claimed that one healthy meadow can be home to over one hundred species of wildflowers, which in turn support other meadow wildlife by providing them with food throughout the year. Hopefully we will all enjoy the benefits for years to come, so do look out for the new growth as you stroll through the churchyard.

27/03/2025

This Sunday evening you're warmly invited to Music to Calm the Soul. Slippers and cushions at the ready.

This is the last one of the winter season - we'll resume on September 28th.

20/02/2025

Do come along to the Women's Breakfast this coming Saturday, 22nd February starting at 9am in the Church Hall.

This event is not just for women from St. Peter's Church family, we hope other women from our local community will also want to come along, so feel free to bring a friend.

Please find attached the dates for 2025

19/02/2025

Music to calm the soul is this Sunday evening so do come along to church. Pillow and slippers are a useful addition. Bring your friends.

21/01/2025

Bring your slippers and your friends

19/12/2024

You are warmly invited to come and celebrate the birth of Jesus at any of our Christmas services. We look forward to welcoming you.

12/12/2024

10/12/2024

Take a break from the busyness of the season and experience the Nativity story told through festive readings and carols in the magical, candlelit atmosphere of the church (Sunday 15th December at 6.30pm) We’ve some favourite carols for you to sing along with and our Christmas Choir and Children’s Choir have been rehearsing for weeks to bring you some special pieces to listen to. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available after the service so do come along to this lovely Christmas service.

09/11/2024

Work is underway in the churchyard this morning. Contractors are rotivating the ground behind the doctors' surgery in preparation for sowing the wildflower meadow. A generous volunteer has organised this for us. Thank you

If you'd like to join our team of friendly volunteers we meet every Saturday afternoon in the churchyard from 2-4pm. You'd be very welcome to come and lend a hand tidying, clearing and keeping things looking nice

24/10/2024

Bring your friends and come along to church this Sunday evening for Music to Calm the Soul