We're making plans to improve facilities in church for people who have mobility issues.We currently only have one toilet, in the vestry, which is difficult to reach for anyone with a mobility issue and impossible for anyone using a wheelchair.The plan is to install a new toilet at the back of church, which will be accessible for everyone. There will also be an adjoining serving area so that we can provide refreshments for more people than we can cater for in the vestry.This is a great opportunity to make our church as accessible as possible for as many people as possible.The building work, which represents a major change for the church, will be expensive. We have already received grant aid which will cover a large proportion of the cost, and other sources of funding are being explored. But we still need to raise funds to make up any potential shortfall.A number of fund-raising events are in the pipeline, including a Harvest Concert and an Indoor Car Boot Sale. We hope these events will be well supported.Any financial contributions will be gratefully received. Donations can be made in church or by contacting the church treasurer, Jennifer Francis, through this website.
The concert planned for the church hall on Friday, May 23, has been postponed due to unforeseen events.Tickets will be held for the rescheduled date when announced. If any ticket holders cannot attend the new date they will be offered a full refund.
Notice of forthcoming events.On Friday, May 16, we will be having a Christian Aid Coffee Morning in the church hall from 10.30am. Home-made cakes, other goodies and a raffle. All proceeds will go to Christian Aid.On Friday, May 23, there will be a concert in the church hall featuring popular local singers and musicians. Previous similar events have proved a big hit!Tickets priced £10 (£6 concessions) are available from church members or on the door on the night. Doors open 6.30pm, ready for 7pm start. Money raised will go towards planned accessibility improvements in church.On Thursday, May 29, the church will be hosting the Deanery Ascension Day service at 7pm.Looking further ahead, on Saturday, July 5 at 3pm we will be welcoming our new vicar, Father Keith Freeman, and his wife Dionne. More details nearer the time.
Looking forward to this week, when we have our Annual Parish Council Meeting. This is where we look back on the past year's business, approve annual reports and elect churchwardens, Parochial Church Council (PCC) officers and new PCC members. The meeting is being held in church at 7pm on Tuesday, May 6, and is open to all church members. Activities in the hall this week include:TuesdayMothers Union 1.30pmPilates 6.30pmWednesdayKeep Moving 9.30amSew and Chat 1.30pmZumba 6.30mThursdayGentle Exercise 2pmCubs 6.45pmFridayCoffee Morning 10.30amLOOKING AHEADThe Coffee Morning on Friday, May 16, is for Christian Aid.Tickets are still available for our concert in the church hall on Friday, May 23, raising funds for work in church to improve facilities for people with mobility issues.
