May 2015

Honley with Brockholes Parish Magazine

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St. George’s Brockholes

St. Mary the Virgin Honley

www.honleystmary.btck.co.uk/

VICAR Revd Liam Beadle 661178 The Vicarage, 2 St Mary’s Road,Honley

HONORARY ASSISTANT PRIEST The Very Revd Henry Stapleton MBE 666629 20 Marsh Gardens, Honley

READER Bev Playle 320918 Green Cliff House, Green Cliff, Honley

PCC SECRETARY Jane Wardman 661599 5 River Park, Honley

PCC TREASURER Clive Green 662607 7 Peregrine Court, Netherton DCC TREASURERS Pauline Adams 663510 6 Spring Dale, Honley (St Mary’s) Roger Kenworthy 687169 8 Crodingley, Thongsbridge (St George’s)

CHURCHWARDENS St Mary’s Carol Hirst, 8 Town Head, Honley 664616 Bev Playle, Green Cliff House, Honley 320918 St George’s Margaret Kenworthy, 8 Crodingley, Thongsbridge 687169 Joan Oldfield , 46 Riverholme View, Brockholes 665310 VERGER St Mary’s John Adams, 6 Spring Dale, Honley 663510

CHOIR SECRETARY St Mary’s Shirley Turner, 3 The Terrace, Honley 661481

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St Mary’s CHURCH / ROOM HIRE Carol Hirst, 8 Town Head, Honley 664616

WEB SITE http://honleystmary.btck.co.uk POSTCODE ST MARY’S HD9 6AH ST GEORGE’S HD9 7EB

A note from the Vicar - May 2015

‘With the General Election taking place this month, many of us will be wondering how best to use our vote. Christians differ in their voting intentions, but we must be united in our attitude to the Government. The apostle Paul writes, ‘Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.’ (Romans 13.1)

In uncertain times, it is good to be reminded that it is God who is in sovereign control of his world. Human authorities receive their authority from him. That does not mean the governing authorities are infallible or that we must never disagree with them. Indeed, sometimes disagreement is our Christian duty. But it does mean that Christians must be law-abiding rather than rebellious. How important, then, to use our vote wisely! Perhaps the priority for Christians is to consider how free we shall be to share the good news about Jesus Christ. We currently enjoy much more freedom to preach the gospel than many of our brothers and sisters around the world. That freedom brings with it a responsibility not only to use it for the gospel, but also to pray. Again, Paul writes, ‘I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.’ (1 Timothy 2.1-3) Paul’s concern is not that we may have peace and quiet for an easy life, but that the conditions may help rather than hinder the preaching of the gospel. What matters most is peace with God, and that comes only by God’s undeserved favour towards us, received through trusting in Jesus Christ alone.

Liam Beadle

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Deadline for the June issue: Friday 22 May 2015

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ST. MARY'S CALENDAR MAY 2015

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Sun 3 5th Sunday Easter 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am All Age Morning Prayer 6.30 pm Holy Communion (sung)

Wed 6 9.30 am Holy Communion followed by Pastoral Prayer Group Thurs 7 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning

Sun 10 6th Sunday Easter 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer

Wed 13 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 14 (Ascension Day) 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 9.30 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Coffee Morning

Sun 17 7th Sunday Easter 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer

Wed 20 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 21 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning

Sun 24 Pentecost Whit Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer

Wed 27 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 28 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning

Sun 31 Trinity Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Taize service of worship JUNE Wed 3 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 4 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning

Sun 7 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am All Age Morning Prayer 6.30 pm Holy Communion (sung)

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SUN 3 5th Sunday Easter 11.00 am All Age Worship

SUN 10 6th Sunday Easter 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Compline

Thurs 14 Ascension Day 6.30 pm AD Meeting - Church

SUN 17 7th Sunday Easter 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Compline SUN 24 Pentecost - Whit Sunday 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Compline

SUN 31 Trinity Sunday 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Compline

JUNE

SUN 7 11.00 am All Age Worship

ST. GEORGE'S CALENDAR MAY 2015

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St George’s Church Social/Arts evening 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Sunday 14 June 2015 All are welcome to come along to this evening which we hope will be a happy

social time and also an opportunity to enjoy some artistic delights. This is a family

occasion and the School will be contributing to the evening. We will have

entertainment by a number of musicians and other artists. The gazebos will be

erected in the church grounds and wine/soft drinks plus nibbles will be provided.

Please contact Margaret/Roger 687169 or Kate 663678.

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A note of thanks from John and Jenny Barnes

We would like to thank our very dear friends at St Mary's and St George's for all the cards, gifts and prayers for our recent Golden Wedding Anniversary. Also for the prayers, support and good wishes during John's illness.

"I thank God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now" (Philippians 1.verses 3,4)

Coffee Morning In aid of

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St Mary’s Church

Saturday May 16th

10.00 to 12.00.

I am raising monies for the Brain Tumour Charity for research into this horri-

ble condition. If any one would like to help by donating clothes for the nearly

new stall, providing a raffle prize, making a cake or by off-loading their bric-à-

brac please contact me on 01484 661320

Come along and bring a friend for a coffee and a chat in support of this

worthwhile cause

Thank you - Jennie Waind

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Christian Aid is a Christian organisation established over 70 years ago as an agency of churches in Britain and Ireland mandated to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication. Christian Aid’s work is founded on Christian faith, inspired by hope and acts to change an unjust world through charity – a practical love and care for our neighbours. that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. They work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. They provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.

Help Needed This year Carol Hirst is co-ordinating some events for Christian Aid as follows:

Sunday 10 May Cake Stall at St Mary’s

Please bring along baked cakes to be sold on the stall

Saturday 16 May Street Collection in Honley

If you are able and willing to help with both, or either event please let Carol Hirst know as soon as possible: Tel: 664616

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2015

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A General Thanksgiving. (from the Book of Common Prayer)

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give

thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving -kindness to us, and to all men.

We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by

our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we shew forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honour

and glory, world without end Amen.

Relationships. (A Mothers’Union Prayer)

Wherever we are we live in God’s family,

when families are broken by circumstance and pain he reaches out to hold us in his arms,

piece by piece he makes us whole again, and in his love-filled hands we are transformed’

So help us to build relationships in all the corners of our hearts – Within our families, our community and our church –

To be like you, to love like you, To heal brokenness and restore wholeness

Amen

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LENT LUNCHES Churches Together in Honley

£600 raised for Honley Aid-in Sickness Fund

Thanks to all those who made soup, served soup and ‘supped ‘soup. This was a very successful series of lunches raising a significant donation to a

very worthwhile Charity. Thank You - Gillan Greaves

Six members travelled to Almondbury in late March to a thoughtful and reflective evening service for Lady Day. Almondbury Branch also enrolled a new member during the service which was taken by the new Rector, Rev Mark Zammit.

Our next monthly meeting to which all are welcome will be:

Wednesday 6th May 7.30 pm Speaker: Kevin Radford ‘Citizens Advice Bureau’

On the first Wednesday in June (3rd) there will be a lunch outing. This will be to the restaurant at Totties Garden Centre. Please see or contact Jennie Waind (661320) to put your name down. Pauline Adams is still receiving items to make up emergency toiletry bags for Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital. We were able to donate another 50 bags recently. Any items (combs, small soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, flannels, small freezer bags) or cash donations are greatly received. Feedback from the hospitals is that those who are admitted urgently without their own supplies appreciate the bags a great deal.

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Thursday Coffee - each Thursday 10.00 am – 11.30 am St Mary’s Church

Supported by the Mother’s Union Thursday Coffee is a place for people to meet, enjoy company and refreshment. Why not pop in and join us? We would also welcome any volunteers to help once a month or bimonthly - not restricted to MU members or from the congregation, anyone can offer to help!.

Bras for Africa (Recycling to make a difference)

This is a novel recycling project which aims to reduce the incidence of rape and HIV among African woman. This is achieved by recycling old bras which are sent out to Africa and distributed free of charge to the woman there. For most of these women underwear is expensive and unaffordable and therefore owning this item gives a woman prestige and shows they have money. Women with underwear are considered to be more independent and assertive, so men are less likely to assault them. If you have any bras to donate (in good condition) please see Mary Stapleton (tel: 666629). Thank you.

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CHURCH & PARISH ROOM

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PARISH ROOMS SUITABLE FOR: CHILDREN’S PARTIES,

MEETINGS, KEEP FIT ETC.

Contact Carol Hirst 01484 664616

The Women’s World Day of Prayer in March 2015 raised £140. Thanks to all those who gave generously.

St Mary’s Helpers Rota for 9.30 am services

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Service Sidespeople Reader Intercessors Serving Coffee

May 3

All Age Morning Prayer

Charles & Clive G.

Margaret H

Angeline Simon & Alison

May 10

Holy Communion

John P. & Richard A

Jane Bev Pat & Maureen

May 17

Holy Communion

Angeline & Richard

Cate Kate Shirley & Heather

May 24

Holy Communion

Margaret H. & Bill G. Jenny L. Carol Elaine & Cynthia

May 31

Holy Communion

Kate & Ian Laurence John P. Janet & Kathleen

The full rota to June 2015 rota is available on the church website

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Taizé Worship

When? Sunday 31 May, 6.30 p.m. Where? St Mary’s Church What? A short service of song, prayer and quiet contemplation.

The Taizé worship tradition began a number of years ago in the ecumenical French monastic community at Taizé in central France. The liturgy that has developed around it is primarily for the worship of God, but it is also meant to quiet the soul. This quietness does not happen at once, but gradually during the worship.

There is repetition in the words of the music, there are periods of silence, and the readings are read slowly – all so that a deep quiet may grow in our hearts. Then we may be still and be at peace in the presence of God.

There is no sermon, and no celebration of the Lord’s Supper during a Taizé service and the simple, candlelit service normally lasts around 40 minutes.

Everyone is welcome and we would love to see you there – come again if you have been before and enjoyed it or if you have never been to a Taizé service before come along and give it a go!

Jane Wardman

The Minister had just finished his sermon

for the day and proceeded toward the back

of the church for his usual greetings and

handshaking as the congregation left the

church. After shaking a few adult hands he

came upon the seven year old son of one of

the Wardens of the church.

"Good morning, Jonathan," the preacher

said as he reached out to shake Jonathan's

hand.

As he was doing do he felt something in

the palm of Jonathan's hand. "What's this?"

the preacher asked.

"Money," said Jonathan with a big smile on

his face, "It's for you!"

"I don't want to take your money, Jona-

than," the preacher answered.

"I want you to have it," said Jonathan. Af-

ter a short pause Jonathan continued, "My

dad says you're the poorest preacher we ev-

er had and I want to help you."

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News From

Politics is far too important to leave to the politicians: Bishop Jonathan Gibbs delivers the 2015 Harold Wilson lecture

Speaking at a prestigious annual lecture commemorating one of Britain’s best-remembered politicians, the Bishop of Huddersfield criticised a lack of vision and direction in today’s politics and how the output from the parties has led to a “deeply depressing” election campaign. “Politics is far too important to leave to the politicians,” said The Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Gibbs, when he delivered the annual Harold Wilson Lecture at the University of Huddersfield, in the former prime minister's hometown. The Bishop spoke about the role that the Church of England could play in regalvanising politics, by creating “communities of hope”.

Summarising the current election campaign, Bishop Jonathan said: “For the most part I find it very difficult to work out what people actually stand for, and much of the debate is couched in intensely negative terms, focusing on instilling fear about what ‘the other lot’ might do if they get into power. It is divisive and it is corrosive – and somebody needs to say ‘Stop!’ and then to try and set us off in a different direction. And I think that is actually part of the responsibility of the Church.”

The packed audience at the University’s Diamond Jubilee Lecture Theatre was amused when Bishop Jonathan recalled David Cameron’s concept of a “Big Society”, but the Bishop said that it had originally been a good idea – “though principally because it is what the Church – at its best – has been about for a very long time”. “Sadly the brand may have been a little tarnished – and mention of the phrase is likely to elicit little more than a groan,” continued Bishop Jonathan. “But surely there is the germ of an idea here that we need to reclaim and proclaim to a society where elderly people can go weeks without speaking to anyone and where someone’s body can lie decaying in a flat for months or years before anyone even notices.”

He analysed what he described as the myth “that humans are concerned only or primarily with material production and consumption”. “We all know that we are more than the sum of our bank accounts and our ability to generate income – but so much of the way we talk about life and even the quality of life is defined in terms of numbers, measurable statistics and money. Yet we all know that this is nonsense, and that real quality of life has to do far more with relationships, with family, with community,” said the Bishop. He added that: “ Christians and the Church need to stand up for that alternative narrative and to point out how stupid and self-defeating it is to conduct our common life as if money and wealth were the only criteria for deciding what is right and good.”

Communities of hope: The Bishop began his lecture with a historical analysis of the changing

relationship between Church and State in Britain, leading to a situation since the 1980s in which the Church of England, although still the ‘Established Church’, was more willing “to speak truth to power”. “The Church has re-discovered something of its prophetic voice and has sought to ask questions about where we are going as a society and where our politicians are trying to take us,” he said. He believed that churches should become “counter-cultural communities of hope, not private religious clubs” and they should “refuse the culture of fear and suspicion which so characterises much of life today”. “That means reaching out in friendship to those who are different to us, whether in terms of race, religion, background or wealth. It means nurturing young people and adults who take responsibility for their lives and who are willing to care for others and help them in their turn to take responsibility for themselves and the world around them.”

The Bishop was introduced to the audience by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield, Professor Bob Cryan, pictured on the right of the picture with (on left) Professor Robin Wilson, the late Lord Wilson's son.

An interview from the lecture is available at: https://youtu.be/p6PVr2SvgQ

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Church Mission Society

One of the Parish’s Mission Partners

From its beginnings in the crucible of the campaign to abolish slavery, a small

group of pioneers became a worldwide network of people in mission. The Church

Mission Society (CMS) was founded in 1799 by a group of activist evangelical

Christians committed to three great enterprises: abolition of the slave trade, social

reform at home and world evangelisation. Throughout the many stages of its

history, which includes founding about two-thirds of the churches in today's

Anglican Communion, CMS has constantly adapted its mission. Fast-forwarding to

the present, the growth of CMS

Africa and Asia CMS has been

extensive.

It’s all about ‘Local voices.

Local vision. Local mission. All

learning from each other and

working together across the

world.’

CMS trains and develops mission partners to work all over the world. In their 200+

year history, more than 10,000 people have served as CMS mission partners. Today

you'll find them working in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and

Europe – including the UK.

As a Link church, we stand hand in hand, heart to heart with our mission partner,

providing much needed prayer, financial support and friendship. Being a Link

church is about being a vital part of a chain of people all working together to see

the love of Jesus transform lives and communities worldwide. Our mission partners

are Awais and Dominic who are working in Pakistan. This year we sent them a gift

of £500 from Church funds to enable them to meet their basic needs as they share

Jesus and see lives changed where they are working.

In recent years, CMS people in mission

and Asia CMS people in mission have

been involved in developing hospitals

and community healthcare; education -

strategic leadership posts, teacher

training and the establishment of

community schools; drug rehabilitation

projects, diocesan capacity building and

theological education.

Please remember to pray for the work of CMS generally and our Mission Partners,

Awais and Dominic specifically.

To find out more about CMS - www.cms-uk.org/

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Bumper Quiz

1. What is the only sport to have been played on the surface of the moon?

2. In what sport might you adopt the ‘egg position’?

3. Who was the last British athlete to hold the world record for running a

mile?

4. In which country do cricket teams compete for the Sheffield Shield?

5. In the 1966 World Cup final, who scored a hat-trick?

6. How many coloured rings does the Olympic flag have?

7. In 1986 the colour of the tennis balls used at the Wimbledon Champion-

ships changed to yellow. What colour had they been before this?

8. How many players are there on a volleyball team (not beach volleyball)?

9. In the Bible, what is the name of King Solomon’s mother?

10.In 2004, who finally had his wish granted and had the words ‘I told you I

was ill’ inscribed on his tombstone in Gaelic?

11.A regular tetrahedron has how many faces?

12.What is a fox’s tail called?

13.Which term is used for the calm region at the centre of a hurricane?

14.Which musical instrument featured on the original flag of the Republic of

Ireland?

15.Where in the body is the bone known as the patella?

16.Which vegetable is Sir Walter Raleigh often credited with first bringing to

Britain?

17.Who was Henry VIII’s fifth wife?

18.Which German leader of the Protestant Reformation is said to have

nailed his 95 theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg?

19.Against which country did England fight during the Hundred Years War?

20.Who was the first woman to be awarded the British Order of Merit in

1907?

21.In what year were women over the age of 21 given the vote in the UK?

22.When did the construction of the Berlin Wall start?

23.Which US president abolished slavery in 1863?

24.Who became Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1653?

25.In which film did George Lazenby replace Sean Connery as James

Bond?

26.Which star of Carry On Cleo went on to feature in Coronation Street?

27.Crane was originally a character in which show?

28.On Countdown, how many letters are selected in each round?

29.Brad Pitt stars in which 2004 Homeric epic?

30.Which cartoon character owns Gnasher and his son, Gnipper?

31. In Only Fools and Horses, what is the name of Del and Raquel’s son?

32.Which film featured pop group Berlin’s hit Take My Breath Away?

33.Which British town did the Romans call Aquae Sulis?

34.Which is the only country crossed by the equator and a tropic?

35.In Tandoori dishes, what is a tandoor?

36.From which fruit is kirsch made?

37.Which is the largest lake in Italy?

38. In which British city are the Radcliffe Camera and the Sheldonian Thea-

tre?

39.Lusaka is the capital of which country?

40.Appenzeller cheese comes from which country?

41.What was the Beatles’ first chart entry?

42.Who wrote Tam O’Shanter?

43.Which pop song opens with the following lyrics: ‘Like a fool I went and

stayed too long, now I’m wondering if your love’s still strong.’ Signed,

Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),

44.Which Shakespeare play includes the character Launcelot Gobbo?

45.Who painted Boy With a Pipe, which sold for a record sum in May 2004?

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Flowers at St Mary’s – help needed!! Imagine coming in to St Mary’s and finding no flowers here. That happens during Lent and Advent, of course, but during the rest of the year, we have bright, cheerful displays of flowers which enhance the church and bring pleasure to many. But imagine if it was ‘flowerless’ all year round! We have some talented flower arrangers at St Mary’s and, over the years, we’ve had some very dedicated people who have co-ordinated the arrangers. The most recent of these was Sandra Dean, who, after years of dedicated service, decided to step down at the end of last year. This has left the arrangers without anyone to co-ordinate the team. Could you be the new flower team co-ordinator?

It mainly involves organising the flower arrangers’ rota, organising collections in church for flowers prior to Easter and Christmas and then working with the team of arrangers to produce the lovely displays we have at those times of year, as well as at Harvest.

We aIso need more people to go on to the flower arrangers’ rota – at the moment we

can only staff the rota fortnightly. It would be very sad for the flower arranging to dwindle and disappear, but unless we have a co-ordinator and more volunteers for the rota, that is what is going to happen. So, can you help? If you think you can and you feel called to serve in this area, please see Jane Wardman.

Funerals 23 April 2015 at St Mary’s Church. LILLIAN TINKER

Weddings 11 April 2015 at St Mary’s Church. Lee Milner & Katie Whiteley

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Messy church is a form of church for children and adults together that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Primarily aimed at people who don’t already belong to another form of church it aims to introduce Jesus, give an opportunity to encounter and grow closer to Him. It meets at a time that suits people who don’t usually go to church. It includes a welcome; a long period of creativity time to explore the biblical theme by getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games etc; followed by a sit-down meal together at tables. All the different elements include people of all ages; adults and children. It is a fun way of doing church for people at all stages of their faith journey . Messy Church Honley is run jointly by St Mary’s, Elim and Trinity Methodist churches. The next event is

Saturday May 30th 3.30 - 5.30pm

St Mary’s Church

Come along and see for yourself what goes on – but especially think of mentioning this to any families you know. All are welcome – children need to bring an adult with them!

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