Our Lady Star of the Sea | St Bernard of Clairvaux | St Saviour
Why We Started the Social & Events Committee
Our Social Events Committee began in September 2023 with our first event, a Quiz Night. Since then, we have taken on the organization of the Christmas Fair for both 2023 and 2024, receiving great feedback and seeing increasing success.
Our events have been family-focused, though we continue working on increasing family participation. The money raised has directly supported our parish, with £918 raised in 2023, more than doubling to £1,842 in 2024. A key highlight of 2024 was bringing the parish together for one of our most successful Christmas celebrations, as well as our TV and Film Night, which was so popular that we ran out of space in the church hall!
Beyond events, we are also working to improve the facilities in the parish centre. This effort has already begun with the installation of a projector and new stage lighting, with plans for a Wi-Fi installation in the near future.
Our mission remains to bring the parish closer together, and we are now expanding our activities, including organizing a Lent Walk. We are also looking to grow our membership and welcome anyone interested in helping us strengthen our parish community.
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Founded in September 2023, the Social Events Committee has organised successful family-focused events including Quiz Nights, Christmas Fairs, and a popular TV and Film Night.
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Events have helped bring the parish community together, with growing participation and positive feedback each year.
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The committee is also improving parish centre facilities and expanding activities while welcoming new members to get involved.
Monthly Meeting Information
The Parish Social & Events Committee meets regularly throughout the year to plan and coordinate the social, fundraising and community events that help bring our parish together.
We believe in being open and transparent about our work. That's why we publish the approved minutes from our meetings, allowing parishioners to see what is being discussed, the decisions that have been made, and how events are progressing.
You can view the approved minutes from our previous meetings below. Minutes are published once they have been approved at the following committee meeting.
June 2026 Minutes
The committee reviewed recent events, celebrating the success of the Music Quiz Night and Pentecost Celebration while identifying improvements for future events, including better food planning and technical checks.
April 2026 Minutes
The committee reviewed recent parish activities, including the successful Wirral Walk and CAFOD Quiz Night, identifying lessons learned and improvements for future fundraising and community events.
March 2026 Minutes
DECEMBER 2025 Minutes
The committee reviewed parish activities and preparations for the CAFOD Quiz Night, discussing improvements to the sound system, Children’s Liturgy, volunteer recruitment, and plans to strengthen support across parish ministries.
The committee reviewed recent quiz nights and agreed plans for the refreshed CAFOD Quiz Series, while discussing ways to increase parish involvement, recruit new members, and encourage more volunteers.
Interested in Joining?
Our committee is always looking for new members with fresh ideas, different skills and a willingness to help. Whether you can volunteer regularly or simply help with individual events throughout the year, your support would be greatly appreciated.
Committee meetings are working meetings and are attended by current members. If you're interested in becoming part of the committee, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you enjoy organising events, helping behind the scenes, decorating venues, fundraising, marketing, administration, or simply lending a hand on the day, there is a place for everyone.
To find out more or express your interest in joining the committee, please email events@ourladystar.co.uk We'd be delighted to welcome you.
Event Highlights
Quiz Nights
The Social and Events Committee is pleased to report on another successful year of parish quiz nights, which continued to bring together parishioners and friends for evenings of enjoyment, fellowship and friendly competition. Throughout the year, a variety of quiz formats and activities were introduced, with some ideas proving especially popular while others provided useful experience for future events. These evenings created a welcoming atmosphere where people of all ages could gather socially and strengthen connections within the parish community.
From 2026, the quiz nights began working in partnership with the Justice and Peace Group in support of CAFOD and its charitable work around the world. This collaboration has helped combine community activities with fundraising and awareness for important causes. The Social and Events Committee would like to thank everyone who attended, contributed prizes, or helped organise the events during the year. We look forward to continuing to develop new ideas and building on the success of our parish quiz nights in the future.
Please keep an eye out for announcements about our next quiz night. We are always keen to hear fresh ideas for themes, rounds and activities, and we warmly encourage anyone interested to get involved. If you would like to share an idea or volunteer to be our next Quiz Master, please contact us at events@ourladystar.co.uk.
Wirral Walk 2026
The Social and Events Committee is pleased to report on this year’s Wirral Walk, which took place on Saturday 28th March 2026
Participants completed the 12-mile route along the Wirral Way from West Kirby to Hooton. We were fortunate to enjoy good weather throughout the day, which helped make the walk an enjoyable and uplifting experience for all involved. The event provided a valuable opportunity for parishioners to come together in a spirit of fellowship, sharing time, conversation and encouragement along the route.
We were delighted to be joined by Deacon Tony, who accompanied the group for much of the day, and by Fr Godlove, who took part in the first 5km alongside the Headteacher of St Saviour’s and Mollie the dog. The strong participation in the walk reflects the continued commitment of parishioners to supporting parish life and community activities.
We are pleased to report that a total of £883.42 was raised. These funds will contribute towards supporting the ongoing work of the parish and its activities. The Social and Events Committee would like to extend sincere thanks to all who took part, and to everyone who supported the event through donations. We look forward to organising future events and continuing to build on the success of this year’s walk.
Past Events – Feedback
“We have thoroughly enjoyed the events we have been to. Well run and with a very friendly atmosphere.”
“Very good, had a good laugh, well organised.”
“The event was a fantastic success, bringing our parish community together in a warm and joyful atmosphere!”
Upcoming Social Events at a Glance
We invite you to join us for our upcoming parish gatherings. These events are a wonderful way to meet fellow parishioners and build strong community bonds.
• TBC – 27th Sep, 12pm
• TV & Film Quiz Night – 10th Oct, 6pm
• Decades Quiz Night – 7th Nov, 6pm