It was wonderful to have so many families at the Little Lights Summer Party on Thursday 17th July. The children enjoyed the beach themed game, the sandcastle craft and the party snacks! It was a lovely way to round off the term and wish the families a very happy summer. We also said goodbye to the Little Lights who will be starting school in September. We wish them lots of success and happiness in the future.Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the party such a success. The next Little Lights session will be on Thursday 4th September.
Crosspoint is currently having to consider options regarding its long-term future.We have recently advertised in the White Horse News and other media channels to recruit a Chair and new Trustees, but without success.We are now urgently seeking local people with experience in a leadership role who could join the Board of Trustees and help take the organisation forward.At the same time as the above recruitment is underway, we would be interested in having informal discussions, with like-minded local charitable organisations about the possibility of a form of business combination.Crosspoint is in a healthy financial position. In 2024, we had 850 client visits to our Welcome Centre for help and saw 80 clients for our counselling service.If you, or a colleague, would be interested in joining us then please contact us at the email address: info@crosspoint-westbury.co.uk.Similarly, if any charitable organisation that you work with would be interested in informal discussions about a form of business combination, then please contact us at this same address.
On Friday 18 July Bethan Cheshire, a member of the congregation of All Saints' Church, displayed her musical talents in a fabulous concert entitled 'From Rosin to Reed' in the Wiltshire Music Centre. Bethan has just finished her first year at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow studying the bassoon. Last year she won the Liz Lawrence Prize from Wiltshire Rural Music. Part of the prize includes putting on a concert to showcase their talents. Bethan was joined by family members, teachers and friends and played a wide range of musical styles from Mozart to Nellie the Elephant! Bethan played not only the bassoon but also the cello and piano. She demonstrated her prowess in all three instruments. Several members of the congregation were in the audience and all agreed that Bethan has amazing talents and enjoyed the concert immensely. We wish her success in her future musical career.
"Come follow me" Jesus said," and I will send you out to fish for people" Mark 1:17Our June meeting saw us combining with All Saints' Mothers' Union for our annual "Quiet Day" led by Revd. Margaret Davies. The day began with Holy Communion with Revd. Rebecca Harris officiating. After a coffee break, a circle of us gathered to listen to Revd. Margaret explaining the theme for the day which was:"ins and outs, ups and downs and roundabouts." An equilateral triangle representing us as equally made up of Spiritual, Physical and Mental parts, formed the basis of our listening, as well as our thinking and discussing. Amongst the discussions, we thought about what was important in our own lives as well as the life of the church. Which aspects were, or should be, in and which ones were, or should be out in the "ups and downs " of our lives and that of the church. Where did we think we would find Jesus if we were on an escalator going up and life was good, while many others were going down when everything seemed to be going against them. On roundabouts, where do we turn off? Which direction should we take? A very interesting day with Revd. Margaret's usual selection of readings and poetry giving us plenty to consider in our own lives as well as our local churches. We were also able to celebrate Revd. David's forthcoming 90th birthday as well as a younger birthday for Jocelyn, with a birthday cake for each of them. Forthcoming events include. The Triennial Festival at Salisbury Cathedral on June 20th. ( A report will be included next month) our outing to Tewkesbury Abbey on Thursday July 3rd. and looking ahead we have our Garden Party at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday August 9th.God welcomes us just as we are, so let us have faith and reach out with confidence. Enid Holbrow.
