We are holding our annual Bluebell Walk to Sandon Woods on Sunday 3rd May. It’s a three mile round trip with the promise of tea and cake in the church afterwards. Donations of £5 per person which will go towards our “Time for Tea” fund to create a proper tea point in the church. Children and dogs are free!

1.30 till 3pm monthly (on the 4th Thursday of each month.): Poppy Knit & Natter at the Greyhound Inn in Burston. For further details contact Annie on 07791097502.

1.30 till 3pm monthly (continuing on the 4th Thursday of each month.): Poppy Knit & Natter at the Greyhound Inn in Burston. For further details contact Annie on 07791097502.

Ever wanted to sing along with a Ukulele band? Well, here is your chance. Join us for a fun evening of music at Sandon Parish Room. Tickets are 8.00 to include refreshments. Tickets available from Rose on 07876540491 or Steve on 07972838140.

1.30 till 3pm monthly (continuing on the 4th Thursday of each month.): Poppy Knit & Natter at the Greyhound Inn in Burston. For further details contact Annie on 07791097502.

Part of our 1000 Years, 1000 Voices celebration, we are inviting you to come and share your memories of Sandon, the local area and the church at the Parish Room in Sandon on Saturday 21 February. Bring along a photograph or object from the past.

Starting on 29th January and every fourth Thursday thereafter, join our Knit and Natter Group at the Greyhound Inn at Burston. This is part of our 1000 Years, 1000 Voices celebration. See below for the two knitting patterns, one easy and the other easier.

Knitting pattern 1 is easy. See below for pattern 2 which is easier and can be made simpler by casting on 48 stitches, knit 12 rows garter stitch then row 13, K2 together all along the row then Row 13, Slip 1, K2 together, pass the slipped stitch over all along the row to end up with 8 stitches. Finish off as for pattern 2.

Book as a team of 6 or make up a team on the night. Prizes for the winning teams. Tea and coffee available but bring your own drinks, glasses and snacks. Free tickets from Pam on 07778 190082.

Would you like to help us to capture the oral history of Sandon and the surrounding area? We are holding a free training session which will show you how to go about supporting this project. To book your place or for more information please email Lorna at keystoneheritage.info@gmail.com

Enjoy an evening of Christmas songs in the company of the wonderful Chanteuse Choir led by Sue Brereton-Bank in the beautiful setting of Sandon Hall. Tickets are £15 to include mince pies and are likely to sell out fast so contact Rose on 07876540491 for yours. Bar available at the Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.

Don’t miss the next event in our series of talks on the history of Staffordshire. This event looks at the remarkable railways in our locality. Sandon Parish Room at 7.30. Ticket price £8 to include refreshments. Details of tickets from Rose on 07876 540491.

Age: suitable for all ages (children must be supervised by parent/guardian)

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Want to know what wildlife lives on your doorstep?

What is a BioBlitz? A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. By taking part, you’ll learn how to identify species, how to record your sightings, and meet others who are interested in nature! 

Drop in to bug hunt, bird watch or examine plants and trees. The data you collect will help Staffordshire’s Ecological Records service protect wildlife for future generations.

We will be using the iNaturalist app (green bird icon on app) to record our amazing wildlife finds. If you have the free iNaturalist app or website log in (https://uk.inaturalist.org/) then you can record as you go, with help from the Ranger, and your observations will all collect in the specially created bioblitz project.

If you don’t have a log in, or don’t want access to iNaturalist then don’t worry, the site team will help to take records with you

You can also join in the Wildfamilies activities, such as, Tree bingo and clay creature modelling.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have a guided walk around the lovely Sandon Park Estate. We will be leaving the church car park at 2.00 pm and returning to the church for tea and our now famous home made cakes. Cost is £5 per person and no need to book. Just turn up at 2.00 and enjoy the walk.

Join us for our Heritage Open Day to celebrate the wonderful heritage of our Grade I Listed church.

Join us at the church for a talk on A Thousand Years of History - from a Saxon Mercian settlement through to the Norman foundations of All Saints’ Church in Sandon. Refreshments provided. This talk is free of charge and donations towards the heritage conservation are welcomed.

We have designed a great activity for families at the Church on Sunday 17th August. Find out about our wonderful stained glass windows which we are planning to restore by designing and making your own version - not in glass of course but lots of fun. Just drop into the church between 12.30 and 3.30 and have a go. Tours of the church also available - self guided or with a knowledgeable guide. We look forward to seeing you there.

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of music with some of the skilled musicians from the Birmingham Conservatoire in the wonderful setting of the Saloon at Sandon Hall. This year we are featuring a soprano, a pianist and a French Horn player. Tickets are £15 per person and include canapes. There is a bar available at the Hall. For enquiries and tickets contact Rose on 07876540491.

In late April, Sandon Woods is filled with our native British Bluebells. Get some fresh air and join us for one of our famous seasonal walks. Our walk will start at the church and cover around miles. Waterproof walking boots recommended! Back to the church for tea and cake. £5 per person and no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day. Further details from Rose on 07876540491.

Enjoy an evening of music and good company at Weston Village Hall when the Heath Belles will accompany your two course meal - all included in the ticket price of £15. Bring your own drinks and glasses please. Tickets are likely to sell out fast so contact Rose on 07876540491 for yours.

Our seasonal walks around Sandon are hugely popular. Our Winter Walk will start at the church and cover around 2 to 3 miles. Waterproof walking boots recommended! Back to the church for tea and cake. £5 per person and no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day. Further details from Rose on 07876540491.

Steve Booth will be joining us to tell us about the fascinating history of Chimney Sweeping since Victorian times and how practices were changed and working conditions improved. At Sandon Parish Room. Tickets £8 to include drink and biscuits. Proceeds to support the church. Tickets from Rose on 07876540491.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see and hear this wonderful school band perform at our very popular Christmas Concert in the lovely setting of Sandon Hall dressed for Christmas. Tickets are £15 to include mince pies and there is a bar available at the Hall. Contact Rose on 07876540491 or Steve on 07972838140 for tickets.

Margaret Thompstone will treat us to an insight into how Christmas was celebrated in the reign of Elizabeth I including what was worn. Join us at Sandon Parish Room at 7.30 for a fascinating evening. Tickets are £8 each from 07876540491 or 07972838140.

Join us for a bracing Autumn Walk starting from Sandon Church at 2.00. Tea and cake served in the church after the walk. £5 per person. No need to book.

Join us for our Heritage Open Day event at the church. History and churchyard tours, heritage trails, bell ringing and many more activities. Coffee, tea and home made cakes provided. More details to come but put a note in your diary to save the date.

Join us for another of our fabulous Summer Concerts in the lovely setting of Sandon Hall. A welcome return of the Heath Chorus joined this year by the Uttoxeter Town Brass Band which promises to be a great combination. Tickets are £15 to include canapes and there is a bar available at the Hall. Tickets are available from Rose on 07876540491 or Steve on 07972838140.

Join us for our traditional walk to see the wonderful bluebells in Sandon Wood. Starts from the church car park and is about 2 miles. No need to book. Cost is £5 per head to include tea and cake in the church afterwards. Sensible footwear required! All proceeds to support the church.

Great news that we have secured the Stafford Military Wives Choir for a second concert in March next year. This was a sell out event in 2023 so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £8 each including a glass or red or white wine or orange juice, and available from Rose on 07876 540491.