ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
Please note that the service on Sunday 27th January (the 4th Sunday in Epiphany) will be at the later time of 4:00pm and again this will be “A Family Service” and will be conducted by local vicar Reverend Cora Yarrien. You are invited to come along and support the event and bring the family.
There is no service scheduled for 9:15am on Sunday morning.
GARDENING CLUB
When the club next meet on Tuesday 5th February the speaker will be Colin from the Holland Plant Centre renowned for the National collection of Agapanthus and Tulbaghia. A few vacancies still exist within the group and further information about the club and its activities available from Elaine Hauser on 07969 254 920. Members old and new always welcome.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
When the ladies of the Sutton and Barnby Moor WI met on Wednesday 16th January, invited speaker Dominic Schad from Muddy Fork enlightened the members on the work done on the Idle Valley gardens. Part of the talk entailed the growing and the use of wicker for basket making and after a demonstration members were invited to try their hand at making a bird feeder from the same materials, with encouraging results! A very interesting and educational evening! Refreshment was in the capable hands of Mavis Bradley and Sally Palmer. Members old and new always welcome.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
Not as large a turnout as normal when the neighbours group held their first meeting of the New Year in the Village Hall! A group of 30 plus were in attendance to enjoy a delicious chicken casserole prepared by local chef and caterer Nigel Bower. A sweet was then served followed by the usual teas and coffees; a picture quiz was set to test those present with high scores returned all round. The usual raffle took place with a great many prizes on offer, most donated by the diners present. Thanks to Joan Reiter and her team for all their efforts.
Further details of the group and its activities are available from group organiser Joan Reiter on (01777) 818 492.
CHURCH SERVICE
Worshippers gathered at the local church on Sunday 20th January 2019 at 9:15am on this, the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany. Those arriving were warmly welcomed by the tolling bells and offered a cup of tea or coffee and doughnuts before the service began! (A slightly different start but very welcome on a cold morning). A warm welcome was extended to all as this Family Service began conducted by lay reader Joan Herrington the officiant for today’s service. A gospel reading was given by Dylan Boddy. Intercessions: Janet Webb. Organist: Geof Webb.
Various hymns and readings took place during the service and were much appreciated by those present. On completion of the service the gathering was again offered refreshments and the opportunity to stay and converse with their peers.
YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club continue to meet during term time on a Tuesday night in the Village Hall (except for the first Tuesday in the month) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. New members are always welcome.
QUIZ NIGHT
The quiz continues to take place in the Village Hall every Sunday night, £1.00 entry per person which is paid back as prize money! The bigger the crowd – the bigger the prize! New contestants always welcome. 8:00pm start and bar open.
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