Notice of AGM


Notice of our AGM
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Nicholas Churchyard, to be held on:

Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025
Time: 7:45 pm
Venue: The Hope Pub, 48 West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2PR
Agenda:
  1. Committee & Members Present
  2. Apologies for Absence
  3. Minutes of the last AGM (copies circulated beforehand)
  4. Matters Arising
  5. Chair's Report
  6. Finance: Presentation and approval of the annual accounts
  7. Election of Trustees: Nominations sought 
  8. Appointment of Officers: Confirmation of existing roles or election of new officers
  9. Any Other Business: Opportunity to raise any relevant matters not covered on the agenda
  10. Date of Next Meeting
We encourage all members to attend this important meeting, as it provides an opportunity to review the past year's activities, discuss plans for the churchyard, and contribute to the overall direction of the Friends.

Litter Picking Sundays


We're holding litter picking sessions on Sundays listed below between noon and 12:40 pm. Come help us keep this special place clean and respectful. We'll provide gloves and pickers. Safety is key: wear suitable footwear, be mindful of uneven ground and historic features, and always work with a buddy. Children must be accompanied by adults. We'll meet at the West Porch of the Church. Thank you for helping us preserve our historic churchyard!

Sunday April 13th - Palm Sunday
Sunday May 11th
Sunday June 8th
Sunday July 13th
Sunday August 17th
Sunday September 14th

Water Water - A history walk and talk - Saturday 7th September


Saturday 7 September 2024.  We will meet at 10 am at St Nicholas Church.  It will be an easy walk with plenty of stops and will finish at the cafe on Sutton Green for lunch/refreshments.

We will be exploring Sutton's watery past (or lack of it).  It's all downhill and not far at all.  We will consider why St Nicholas Church is where it is, the missing and hidden water courses (Bourne, Blackwater and Divers Ditch) the problems of flushing toilets and why we had a steam mill but not a watermill like Carshalton and we will end at the Green and Victoria Gardens to wonder what ever happened to the pond.

Donations accepted in aid of Away From It All (AFIA) is a Mothers' Union holiday scheme, to give the opportunity of a break to those who may be experiencing stress or difficulties in their family life.

Heritage Open Days are almost here!

It is almost September, meaning our Heritage Open Days are almost here.  We are celebrating 160 years of the new building in the context of a thousand years of Sutton's history.  Come and see how much Sutton has changed since 1864!  

Opening times in September
  • Thursday 12th 10:30 - 13:00  
  • Saturday 14th 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday 15th 12:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday 19th 10:30 - 13:00
  • Sunday 22nd 12:00 - 16:00

Alleyway mural painting starts 14th September


Our friends, community artists, Team Imagineers, are repainting the mural that runs from St Nicholas Churchyard to Robin Hood Lane using designs created by local community groups.  Are you ready to join in the painting marathon? Sutton's biggest mural, 47 metres, painting starts on the 14th of September. You can just turn up on the day, but they would appreciate it if you register, the more good painters they have the better! This link takes you to the registration form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m8yijgE1ishP79zFAgkBZRjogiuF6cec0-TRo3opMWM/edit
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