Music in County Churches Concerts

Dersingham Church kindly hosted two concerts arranged by 'Music in Country Churches' in aid of Hillington Church on 22nd and 23rd July.  Hillington PCC is very grateful to The Rector and PCC of Dersingham, MICC and the wonderful team of volunteers  who acted as stewards in various capacities.   

The 2026 RHS Sandringham Flower Show

The inaugural RHS Sandringham Flower Show, held from 22–26 July 2026, brought thousands of visitors to the Sandringham Estate for five days and this provided the perfect opportunity to welcome them into our community and our team of dedicated volunteers from across the group extended a warm welcome to everyone who visited.

Our Stewards invited visitors into Sandringham Church, which was adorned with the most incredible floral installation of sunflowers. Guests could hear about the church history and view the many artefacts as well as join in prayer and hear the organ being played.

There was an opportunity to purchase gifts and crafts from our church shop stall; a wonderful culmination of a year’s worth of making by our talented and creative crafting team.

Down on the paddock, refreshments were served.  Volunteers provided a wonderful selection of homemade cakes, a range of drinks, and the generosity of our volunteer bakers and servers ensured that countless visitors left not only refreshed but with happy memories of genuine group of churches hospitality.

Conversations were shared, fun and laughter had, friendships made and visitors expressed genuine delight and gratitude at discovering us.

We are immensely grateful to everyone who gave their time so generously. From those who baked cakes and crafted beautiful items, to those who welcomed visitors, answered questions, arranged flowers, washed up, cleared tables and helped everything run so smoothly, every contribution played an important part in making the week such a success. Thank you.

Hillington Churchyard Gardening Morning

13 cheerful people spent the morning of 6th June working in Hillington Churchyard - mowing, strimming, weeding and more. We enjoyed getting to know each other better and took great pleasure in seeing the Churchyard looking tidier. Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy on a rainy day.

New Head Chorister

Congratulations to Tamzin who was awarded the position of head chorister at the Easter Day service at Sandringham. Tamzin has been a dedicated member of the choir for approximately eight years and it is lovely to see her progress to this position.

Wolferton Harvest Quiz

The annual Wolferton PCC 'Harvest Supper & Quiz' was held on Saturday 1st November 2025.

The quiz was both entertaining and educational and the food tasty and plentiful.

Many thanks to all involved for making the evening such a success - both socially and financially. A total of £1,231.70 was raised for St Peter's from ticket sales and a well-supported raffle. 

Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Ride and Stride 2024

St. Mary’s Church, Hillington, won the £1000 prize for the ‘most improved church [money raised] over previous years’.  Hillington Church raised £1651 in sponsorship, with the money being divided equally between Hillington Church and Norfolk Churches Trust. 

The prize was presented by Patrick Lines, High Sheriff of Norfolk, at King’s Lynn Minster on 24th August 2025.

Accepting the prize on behalf of Hillington Church, Churchwarden, Mary Nichols, said:
I’d like to express my huge gratitude to the Norfolk Churches Trust for this award.  It has boosted our finances and our spirits at a time when we are facing tremendous challenges as we consider the future of St. Mary’s Church building. 
Winning this award was not a solo achievement.  I received sponsorship and encouragement from near and far, from family, friends and well-wishers.  Six people joined me on the 14½ mile walk in glorious sunshine. We started with prayer in Castle Rising Church and were blessed with hospitality along the way, visiting all eight church buildings in the Sandringham group and ending at Hillington.  I’d like to record Hillington Church’s thanks to everyone who made it possible for us to win this award. Thank you to them and to the Norfolk Churches Trust.