St. Mary's Church Kennington

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Our parish is an ancient one in the northern suburbs of Ashford, Kent. The medieval parish church of St. Mary is in the old village, while St. Mary's Community Centre is in the more modern part of the parish.

We hope you will enjoy your visit. Please feel free to contact us for further information about any of our activities.

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This November: Arts & Crafts and Collectors Fairs at the Community Centre

The first fortnight of November will see St Mary's Community Centre (Rylands Road, Kennington, TN24 9LL) hosting two fairs to support the further development of the rejuvenated church building. Visit the Arts and Crafts Fair on November 6th 10.30am - 4.00pm and the Collectors Fair November 13th 10.00am - 4.00pm. Download the forms below for further information or to book a table/stall if you are interested in selling items:

Arts & Crafts Collectors

Treasure Hunt Car Rally winners!

Congratulations to Judy and John Tattersfield, the winners of Saturday afternoon's Car Treasure Hunt.

Judy and John Tattersfield with their trophy.

Kennington Fayre update

Rene Thomas writes:

I can't quite remember whether it is 15 or 16 years ago that I joined a group of people to decide that instead of St Mary's Church having its annual fete, the people of Kennington could have a Village Fayre at which local charities could have stalls, and raise money for their causes.
And over the years the Fayre has grown and prospered. This year was no exception: more organisations than ever participated and the weather was extremely kind. There was a lovely variety of arena events, starting with the Junior School maypole dancers, and our very own church choir sang a medley of well-known songs.
The compere did a wonderful job keeping everyone informed about what was happening on the stalls and in the arena, so nobody - even as far afield as Grasmere Road - missed anything.
I mustn't forget to mention the great work done by Phil Sims and his gallant band of helpers who worked through the preceding week getting the field marked up and ready. And his work throughout the year chairing meetings to make sure everything came together on the day.
Finally, our own stall holders worked unstintingly throughout a long, hot and tiring day to raise the magnificent sum in excess of £900 for church funds. In fact, a good time was had by all!
R.T.

Dungeness Ice Cream!

Eighteen parishioners yesterday "really enjoyed themselves" at The Pilot pub in Dungeness! A couple of photos from Derek Sorrell:

Parishioners looking at ice cream on the table. Eating the ice cream.

Friends visit to Aylesford Priory

Earlier this month Friends of the church visited Aylesford Priory and its gardens by the River Medway. After a bite to eat in the grounds, Evensong in St. Joseph's Chapel brought the day to a close. Photos from Derek Sorrell.

The beautiful altar. Two friends of the church sitting on benches outside. Friends eating a picnic.
Friends eating outside. Friends eating by the river. Four lady parishioners sitting on benches outside.
Evensong in St. Joseph's Chapel.

Kennington Summer Fayre

This year Kennington had perfect weather for the well attended annual fayre! Strawberries and cream, lots of stalls manned by the community and rides for the children added up to a very pleasant afternoon.

Man pointing to stalls at the fayre. Bunting and people around the main arena. The church Tombola stall.
Man standing by the strawberries and cream stall. The British Legion stall. The Kennington Women's Institute stall.
Friends of the church standing by their stall. The church plant stall. The church choir prepare to sing.
The big red oopsy daisy party bus for younger visitors. The little train giving rides to children around Kennington Rec. The fayre stalls near the top of Kennington Rec field.
St. Mary's Church Kennington choir at Kennington Summer Fayer 2010.

Coffee Morning

Earlier the Friends of St. Mary's welcomed everyone to a Coffee Morning at the Community Centre in Rylands Road, Kennington. Visitors sampled the refreshments, Bring and Buy sale and raffle prizes - Mike Wharrad's photos "hot from the event":

Coffees in the kitchen. Browsing the stalls. Eating refreshments on the tables.
More visitors arrive. Friends drinking tea by the plant stall. Inside the hall.