Churchwarden’s report for March 2023 The joint service of Holy Communion at Holy Trinity took place on19th February: it was, as advertised, conducted by Bishop Sam: the service was well attended and was for some of those present the first opportunity to meet the Bishop. That service will be followed on 22nd February, Ash Wednesday, with a service at 10.30, again at Holy Trinity, marking the beginning of Lent: I suspect it will not be as well attended. The commemorative service to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Major Paul Wright held at his graveside in St Mary’s graveyard took place on 6th February was attended by some 40 people: a moving occasion: the weather was thankfully fine. As at the time of writing the latest advertisement put in the Church Times has not elicited any application for the post of priest-in-charge of the three churches. The search continues. There will be a meeting of the Rostherne with Bollington PCC, at which the Over Tabley PCC is invited to attend, on 14th March: among other things, the question of whether it is at last time for the use of the common cup to be an available option will be discussed. There are now sufficient funds to repair the middle dormer window at St.Mary’s: its repair once carried out will remove the nuisance of the occasional drip of rain water upon the pew, and sometimes its occupant, below. The church architect will be seeking quotations for this work. Christopher Tetlow
The next meeting will be held at the usual venue, The Golden Pheasant, Plumley Lane, Plumley on Thursday 16th March 2023, 12.30 for 1.00pm. New members and visitors are invited and most welcome to join our social lunches. We meet every Third Thursday of the month.For further information please contact: Ed Wakefield 01565 830127 or Derek Moorhouse 01565 830398
Ladies’ Lunch Circle Wednesday 1st March At the Golden Pheasant PlumleyOur next meeting will be on Wednesday 5th April at The Red Lion 12.00 for 12.30.If you are interested in attending please contact Jenny Holcroft jenny@highendheating.com or tel. 01565 632267 or 07785 776512 by 25th January.
