Ladies' FellowshipWhat the bible has to say about fellowship.
The Ladies Fellowship usually meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, in St James' Parish Rooms from 7.30 pm until approximately 9.30 pm. Entry is usually £1 (although this can increase to £1.50 / £2.00 if we have speaker costs to cover) and includes light refreshments. There is usually a raffle. Our full list of events for 2007 is listed below: Please come and join us. March 19th Monday Talk & demonstration by Angela Godfrey Indian head massage April 23rd Monday Video Interview by Father Jonathan with Geoffrey Abbott followed by fish supper. If you would like a copy of this video please contact Bronwin or Jean England. A donation of at least £2 will be required please. May 21st Monday Self Defence for Women - Demonstration by Dave Ireland June 16th SATURDAY Visit to the July 16th Monday Charity Speaker/demonstrator Dave Tomlinson from Warburtons - His talk and presentaion is called the 'Staff of Life' July 22nd Cream Teas at St Saviour's - Patronal Weekend August 20 Cheese and Wine evening
September 17th Monday Guest Speaker David Roustidge from Oldham Coliseum October 15th Monday Talents/skills of our Parish Auction Ticket event November 17th SATURDAY 9.00am Coffee Morning @ British Legion, Shaw Quality raffle and tombola prizes needed Also home made cakes, etc….. November 19th Monday Anniversary Meeting including demonstration by Kelly Tracy. Flower arrangements for Christmas December 15th SATURDAY Skipton Market/shops Canal Boat Trip Silver Service 3 course meal £20 Plus cost of transport Deposits now required please see either Bronwin or Barbara Please note some of these dates and events are only proposals and therefore subject to change, but we will, of course let you know in good time for each of the meetings. The Fellowship held its first meeting in November 2005 on a very informal basis. Subsequent meetings have been held each month, hosting a variety of speakers, demonstrators and even the occasional trip out! See below. In November 2006 we celebrated our 1st anniversary by holding a celebration meeting. Our guest speaker was local lass, Winnie Milne who entertained us with her local wit and humour. An amount of £450 was raised in our 1st year and special thanks was given to everyone for this. August 2006, involved travelling to the Motorcise Healthy Living Centre, in Oldham. See pictures below. There are also more pictures in the photo album.
Mabel on the right with Kath. Both working hard on the exercise machines but still having lots of fun.
Beryl stretching away in the distance. Pauline twisting away in the middle and Michaela pushing and pulling. All still having a great time.
In January 2007 we have celebrated our 1st meal out together in Bertonn's Italian restaurant in Shaw.
From the front left, Joyce, Ann, Michaela, Michelle (hiding), and Margaret. From the front right, Linda, Kath and Jackie. Take a look at the photo album picture! Can you see who gate crashed? In February 2007 one of our own members, Joy Dunkerley, gave us a fabulous demonstration on card making. In March we had a relaxing evening with Angela Godfrey who came to demonstrate the art and effects of 'Indian Head Massage'! April was a particularly special time in which we enjoyed seeing a video interview with Geoffrey Abbott by our Vicar Jonathan. Mr Abbott was able to share his remarkable memories with us, and he had some amazing stories to tell, including the receiving of Maunday Money from HM the Queen. The video lasted approximately 50 minutes and Mr Abbott has given his permission for copies to be made available for a donation (minimum £2). Please contact either Bronwin, Barbara Adams or Jean England. June 2007 - Our annual Potteries Trip, begining from St Mary's at 7.45am, a total of 44 Ladies set off by coach to Stoke and the Potteries as we enjoyed a light breakfast of Danish Pastries and fruit juice. Following a tight schedule we visited Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Aynsley, Leeds Pottery, Portmeirion (2), Spode, Churchill and Royal Stafford, stopping for lunch at Wedgwood whcih was served on their famous china. We of course had a raffle as prizes were given to us at each of the shops we visited. Mavis was the lucky winner of the beautiful crystal vase. The whole day was a tremendous success and we returned home tired but very happy at 6.30pm. The weather was glorious and together we all managed to spend an incredible amount, in fact, our coach driver, Phil became increasingly worried about where to store all our ‘bargains’. Most important of all was the fellowship shared between our Ladies and also from St Mary’s, October 2007 - Family event; Gifts and Talents of Our Parish in which we said 'The church family is at its best when it reflects the rich variety of gifts and callings that God has entrusted to his people. We've all seen the amazing things that happen when God's people unite together to serve him. Helping each other to share these gifts, skills, and unique callings is central to church fellowship, and it's central to what we're passionate about in our community.' This event was a fantastic success raising £900 for our parish funds. Meetings are open to all ladies of any age and everyone is welcome. If you wish to find out more about the Ladies Fellowship, please contact the secretary, Michelle Miller, or Margaret Sorsby by completing the form below and we'll be in touch!
Beryl and Barbara hard at work preparing cream teas for our Patronal Festival Family Day, held at St Saviour's Church on Saturday 29th July, 2006.
Take a look at the photo album for more pictures of our 'Ladies in action'. |
