The Love and Piece Jigsaw Festival at St Andrew's Church, Hadfield will be open: Friday 6th November 2026, 14:00 - 18:00 Saturday 7th November 2026, 10:00 - 16:00Come along and see an ever changing display of over 150 completed new and pre-loved jigsaws, that are all for sale. Like an affordable art exhibition, where if you love the piece you can buy it and recreate it at home. Something for all tastes, ages and abilities will be available.Get involved with our fun puzzling challenges to win prizes.Finally, what would love & piece be without cake? Sample a range of fine home baked goods and refreshments all day long. Breakfast butties and toast available Saturday.
Rebecca from USPG (The United Society Partners in the Gospel) writes:"Thanks so much for your generous donation of £171.05 towards our USPG's Rapid Response fund. Your donation will help our partners to respond quickly to their local needs and help them look to the future. From funding hospital equipment for areas struck by Covid-19 to helping rebuild houses after extreme weather events, USPG’s Rapid Response Fund allows us to offer our support without hesitation.By donating to our Rapid Response Fund, you have helped USPG to be there when our partners need us most. Best wishes,Rebecca"
Sarah Davies, Assistant Foodbank Manager writes:"Thank you so much for the wonderful harvest donation that you dropped off with us this morning at the lock up. We are so grateful to the congregation of St Andrew's Church for this very generous donation to the Foodbank.Harvest Festival is a hugely important time for us as it gives us such a good boost in our supplies as we approach winter, when we always see demand for our service grow. We are a small independent charity who rely on the generosity of our community, and we are so fortunate to have your support. I would be grateful if you could pass on our thanks to everyone who contributed to the collection and to everyone involved in the organisation.Thank you very much. Best wishes, Sarah"
On 26 August, a catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse struck the northern region of Nepal by the Tibetan border. the disaster has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, with the sheer force and speed of the floods and mudslides destroying bridges, homes, and other buildings.USPG is in close contact with the Anglican Church in Nepal.Nadia Sanchez, Regional Programme Coordinator for Asia, was in Kathmandu attending the South Asia Christian Youth Network Conference, when the flash floods struck. She met with the Revd Prem Tamang, Dean of Nepal, who shared the devastating impact of the disaster on local communities and churches. He reported that several churches in the affected areas have collapsed, and some church leaders remain unaccounted.He also informed that severe flooding in northern Nepal has damaged numerous buildings and that members of Anugraha Anglican Church are currently missing.USPG stands alongside the affected communities and the Church in Nepal and has assured them of our support.We remain in regular contact with Revd Prem and local church leaders as they continue to respond to the crisis.The disaster has become one of Nepal's most devastating in recent decades, with at least 1,100 people killed and thousands missing.Since the initial assessment, Dean Prem Tamang has reported that relief assistance, including food and blankets, has already reached 320 affected families. The church is also providing shelter for approximately 120 people at Grace Anglican Church in Tupche, Nuwakot, and around 200 people at a school in Ratomate connected with Revival Church.The Diocese sees its role as not only helping people survive the immediate crisis, but also walking alongside communities as they rebuild their lives and regain stability in the months and years ahead.https://uspg.org.uk/news/emergency-appeal-floods-in-nepal/The United Society Partners in the Gospel, commonly known as USPG, is the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches and communities worldwide in God's mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice.
