Our Open / Gift Day yesterday was a big success, with some very generous people visiting the church to meet our new vicar, Father Keith Freeman, and see our plans for a new accessible toilet at the back of church.We've nearly reached our fund-raising target and hope to be able to announce the start of the works soon.We currently only have one toilet, in the vestry, which is not accessible to anyone using a wheelchair or with a mobility problem. The new toilet will make a real difference.Any further donations will be gratefully received!
We are holding a Gift Day/Open Day this Saturday, July 26.The church will be open from 10am when anyone can come along, meet our new vicar, Father Keith Freeman, see plans for a new development in church and make a financial gift.We are planning to install a new toilet and serving area at the back of church. The toilet will be designed to be accessible for everyone. It will be suitable for those using wheelchairs or walking aids and anyone with a mobility issue.Refreshments will be served throughout the day.Activities in the hall this week include:MondayLittle Shells 9.30amTuesdayPilates 6.30pmWednesdayKeep Moving 9.30amWednesday Morning Group 10.30amSew and Chat 1.30pmZumba 6.30pmThursdayGentle Exercise 2pmFridayCoffee Morning 10.30am
Activities in the church hall this week include:MondayLittle Shells 9.30amScouts 7pmTuesdayWI 1.30pmPilates 6.30pmWednesdayKeep Moving 9.30amSew and Chat 1.30pmZumba 6.30pmThursdayGentle Exercise 2pmCubs 6.45pmFridayCoffee Morning 10.30amSound Bathing 7pm
Today we welcomed our new vicar, Father Keith Freeman, who conducted his first service at St James at the new Sunday start time of 11.15am.This followed the special licensing ceremony in church yesterday, conducted by Bishop Sarah, the acting Bishop of Durham, with the assistance of the Archdeacon and the Area Dean, and in the presence of local clergy, family and friends.The service was followed by refreshments in the hall, much enjoyed by everyone!Activities this week in the church hall include:MondayLittle Shells 9.30amScouts 7pmTuesdayBingo 1.30pmPilates 6.30pmWednesday Keep Moving 9.30amSew and Chat 1.30pmZumba 6.30pmThursdayGentle Exercise 2pmCubs 6.45pmFridayCoffee Morning 10.30amSound Bathing 7pm
