The three churches of Fence and Wheatley Lane have joined together to host a Community Sunflower Growing Competition. There will be prizes for the tallest Sunflower; the widest Sunflower head; the best Sunflower display (you can grow more than one Sunflower!) Entry to the competition is optional. If you wish to enter, please let Clare, our Church Warden have your contact details before Sunday 26th May (Trinity Sunday). W/c 19th August, we will get in touch to verify which category you wish to enter and we will ask for measurements. Judging will take place Monday 2nd September. Presentations to the winners will be at 3.30pm on Thursday 5th September at Wheatley Lane Methodist church. Everyone can take part, regardless of whether they wish to enter the competition. Please collect your pot, compost and seed and grow your own sunshine!
Over £300 was raised for church funds. It was a great night of fun, swapping tables meeting new people, and the pies were excellent!Click on the link to view pictures!
The focus is on how rising food costs affect people living in Malawi, and how Christian Aid partners are supporting farmers and their families with the pigeon pea: a low- cost, resilient crop that can help defend against drought and other dangers of climate change.Aline felt the full force of extreme poverty when an early marriage ended in abuse and violence.Separated from her six children, she was forced to sleep on the streets of Burundi. No home. No healthcare. No security.But Aline was determined to push back against the inhumanity of poverty, driven by hope, faith and the love of her children. She transformed her life with a little help from Christian AidRead Aline’s story by clicking on the link Christian Aid Week 2024 - Aline’s Story | Christian AidPick up your envelope on Sunday. Please donate what you can and return your sealed envelope on Sunday 19th May.
