Grapevine The THE PARISH MAGAZINE OF ST LAURENCE CHURCH

AUGUST 2017 Online at www.alvechurch-stlaurence.org/monthly-magazine Page 1 St Laurence Church Alvechurch

SUNDAY SERVICES

8.00am Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer Communion Service, will take place on the 2nd and 4th Sun- days of the month. On the other Sundays there will be an 8.00am Book of Common Prayer Communion Service at St Leonard’s in 9.30am Family Service with Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday and Baptisms on the 4th Sunday 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong On the 4th Sunday of the month at 6pm there will be Sacred Space, a quieter more reflective space for worship

On the 2nd Sunday of the month (4th in January), there will be a United Service (Churches Together in Alvechurch and ), rotating between Alvechurch Baptist Church, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Rowney Green Shared Church and ourselves

At Rowney Green Shared Church 9.30am Methodist/Anglican Service except 4th Sunday “All Age Worship” at 3.30 pm DAILY SERVICE

9.00am Monday to Friday in St Laurence Church

ORGANISATIONS

Sunday Club Sundays during term time 9.30am Church & Ark (445 1854)

Choir Thursdays at 7.45pm in Church (445 3569)

Bellringers Sundays at 10.45am Tuesday Practice at 8.00pm (01527 64077)

Women’s Fellowship 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm in Tanyard Lane Community Centre (445 2125)

Mum’s the Word Thursdays at 9.30am in The Ark (07792535661) Tiny Tots Service 10.15am 1st Thursday of the month

Ark Café Thursdays during term time at 12.15pm (447 7017)

Home Group Thursdays, 7.30pm at the Coach House (445 2547)

THE ARK Enquiries to Ian Price 0121 447 7955

Registered as a Charity in and Wales: Charity Number 1131783

Page 2 Sue Phillips writes.. know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10). He describes a situation where there is a lot going on and God is saying to his people stop striving and focus on who I am. Jesus too recommended stillness as the best Have you ever participated in the National course of action in a time of turbulence. Butterfly count? Once again this year people across the country have been I’ve recently been reminded of the Spiritual invited to spend 15 minutes sitting in a Exercises advocated by Ignatius of Loyola, sunny spot in a field, a park or a garden, the founder of the Jesuits back in the counting butterflies. It’s a really lovely thing sixteenth century. One practise in particular to do, though identifying them on the chart has caught my attention, it’s very intuitive provided is a bit tricky as they don’t always so quite easy to adopt, and all you need is stay still for long enough! 15 minutes. The idea is that at the end of a day you spend 15 minutes reviewing the Fifteen minutes being engrossed in day’s events, (he calls it a ‘review of beautiful transient creatures, what’s not to consciousness’). You start with a prayer to like? And the feel-good factor that comes help focus as you share the review with when you log your count online, making God. As your mind drifts over the day you your contribution to an understanding of look for things for which you are grateful, the health of our natural environment, is on a trying day this might be something pretty good too. Last year they reckon over very small, like the sight of a flower or the 36,000 people got involved, spotting almost one smile amongst many frowns. Secondly 400,000 butterflies and day flying moths. you look at your feelings recalling how your mood fluctuated throughout the day, I found it interesting to read the comments holding each experience before God in a of participants: how enjoyable it was; how non-judgemental way sharing difficult good to do as a family, and the sense of moments or moments of joy with Jesus as satisfaction expressed by one respondent: you work your way through the day. Then ‘it’s a wonderful idea and it gets me out the final stage is to look briefly at the day into nature and feeling that I am playing a ahead inviting God to be part of it with you. small part in helping our world’ Fifteen minutes of refreshment for the soul. This all got me thinking about the benefits Being still and knowing that God is there. of spending short amounts of time entirely Try it! focussed on one thing. Some people might call this meditation. Christian mediation has And have a go at counting butterflies, the been practised for centuries using short count closes on 6th August . You can log on phrases from the Bible or quotations from at www.bigbutterflycount.org to register. Christian writers, and keeping them in focus for selected periods of time, often by repetition. The psalmist says ‘Be still and

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Diocesan Peru Disaster Appeal Richard Bubbers writes…

Thank you to those who contributed recently to the Diocesan Peru Disaster Appeal, following the crisis of severe flooding caused by the heavy rains brought about All Work by El Niño. The flooding and landslides have led to some is to the Highest very serious effects, and the Anglican Diocese of Peru is Standard seeking to provide help in the best way it can to some of those affected.

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Page 4 "Rectory Cottage Bed and Breakfast" Old Rectory Lane, Alvechurch Historical Society Alvechurch

Hilary Taylor writes... offers warm and welcoming accommodation, New season approaches… with super breakfasts and attractive, spacious bedrooms. The new season of monthly talks will begin on Monday

4th September. Our guest speaker is Joe Hawkins, Head of Landscape at Park. Joe will make a presentation about “The past, present and future of Hagley Park”.

Among the most famous of all eighteenth century landscapes, George Lyttelton’s Park at Hagley was in its day viewed with great acclaim by some of the century’s most enlightened minds. Today it is listed as an English Contact Celia on Heritage Grade-1 registered Park, an award which deems 0121 445 4824, or visit our website it of exceptional national interest. www. rectorycottage-alvechurch.co.uk

The season continues with two open days, on Saturdays 9th and 16th September. This year’s subject is “The streets WHERE NEXT of Alvechurch”. At a time when new sites for housing are ASSOCIATION being sought across the Bromsgrove area, we will be looking back to find the origins of some of our local street Garden Centre names. Old photographs and items of local historical Opening hours interest will also be on display. Visitors are welcome to Mon-Fri 9 to 5, Sat 10 to 4 the Alvechurch Historical Society Hut from 2.30pm - Woodwork Packing / assembly 4.30pm on either afternoon. Tea, coffee and biscuits will Landscaping / maintenance be available. Support your local cha rity which offers peop le with special needs the opportunity to nd The second talk of the season will be on Monday 2 experience the real wo rld of wo rk. October. Wellesbourne Close Easemore Road, Just a few reminders… B98 8ER Meanwhile members have two day trips booked. On 01527 69955 Tuesday 25th July to Leicester and the Richard III museum, and on Wednesday 16th August to Attingham Park, a National Trust property in . The coach pick-up time for both days is 9.30am (prompt) at The Red Lion.

Tuesday 1st August, at 10am, is our annual hut-cleaning day, in preparation for the two open days in September. Volunteers welcome!

Newcomers welcome… Our talks are held on the first Monday of the month, at 7.45pm, in the museum on School Lane. Parking is available behind the Catholic Church, with their kind permission. New faces are always welcome, just come along, or contact our chairman, Anne Humphries on 0121 445 5955.

Page 5 The Boys2Men project in Redditch

Sam Setchell (Diocese Communications Officer) writes…

Boys2Men is a registered charity working through schools in Redditch. It originally started as part of Christ Church Community Project (in association with YMCA), but is now a standalone project in its 9th year. Boys2Men traditionally works with 11 – 14 year old boys and their Dads or father figures. There are five evening sessions and two camping weekends throughout the summer where Dads spend time with their boys, undertaking teambuilding challenges.

The project has also now started ‘Lads and Dads’ working with 7 and 8 year old boys. Together with their father figure, they spend five evening sessions together junk modelling and playing games. Items built include a cardboard racing car, a boat made from plastic spoons and a catapult from lolly sticks! The course is finished with a Saturday morning at Arrow Valley Park doing orienteering and playing frizbee golf.

Project Leader, Phil Williams said: “Both our programmes are based around a line in Malachi: ‘He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents’. We want to see empowered Dads whose hearts are turned towards their children and who have been inspired to spend more time

with them. The impact of having a good male role model Kathryn Collinson on boys can be transformational!” BA Hons, BEd Hons, ALCM

Lessons Boys2Men are based at the Ecumenical Centre in from Redditch and can be contacted on 01527 61580 or at 20 minutes to http://fatherfigures.org 1 hour

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Tel: 0121 445 3523

Page 6 The Ark Café

Each Thursday from 27th July until and including 31st August, we will having our Summer Cafe with Salads and Cold Desserts.

We will then be closed on September 7th and reopening on 14th September with our Hot Lunches and Desserts.

Jazz at The Ark Margaret Haste writes…

Great news for all you followers of Trad Jazz. Sauce City Jazz Band will be returning to The Ark for an evening of toe- tapping music on Friday, 20th October so do please put this date in your diary. More details nearer the event.

Worcester- & Droitwich Canals Society

The Worcester-Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society AGM will be held in the meeting room behind The Weighbridge Pub, Alvechurch starting at 7.45pm on Tuesday 1st August.

There will also be a short presentation by long time member Roger Wones about his life on a narrowboat over the past 2 years.

All are welcome. You do not need to be a member to attend our meetings but you must be a member to vote.

For more information please contact Tony Brannon on 07763 468893 or email [email protected]

Page 7 Rowney Green Horticultural Society Lindsay Smith writes…

We will not be holding our usual monthly meeting at The Peace Hall on the second Thursday of the month, but we are pleased to advise everyone of events that are taking place in August. There are still places available for the outing to Cotswold Wild Life Park and Gardens on Wednesday, September 13th. Coach departs from the Peace Hall at 9.00 am - the cost is £20.00. For more information re this outing please contact Rachel Banner on 0121 445 4479.

Our Main Show is on Saturday 2nd September 2017 but entries need to be registered on the preceding Thursday between 7.00pm and 8.00pm at the Peace Hall. We are really pleased to announce that Satnam Rana from BBC Midland News will be presenting the prizes this year. We look forward to receiving many entries to make this a most successful Main Flower and Produce Show.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Lindsay Smith on 01527 592874.

St Laurence Women’s Fellowship Jill Woolley writes…

We enjoyed welcoming George Hook to our meeting in June. In his own inimitable style he told us about his factory which once produced pearl buttons until the time of plastic. He now makes attractive jewellery using pearl and other decorative shells some of which we were pleased to buy.

At our meeting on September 27th Mr. Evans subject will be The Queens Jewels. Join us at The Tanyard Centre at 2.00pm. You will be most welcome.

We are holding a CHARITY TEA AND CAKE AFTERNOON in THE ARK on TUESDAY AUGUST 22nd at 2.30pm

Bring and Buy and Raffle Entrance Tea and Cake £4 In aid of The Motor Neurone Association Please support this worthy cause

Page 8 Alvechurch WI James Giles Pam Horsfield writes…

We had a very relaxed and cheerful meeting this month, & Sons A FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED 1916 with several members celebrating birthdays. However the meeting began on a sad note, as a much loved and respect- Serving all communities ed past member, Doreen Williams, has died after some years with dignity and understanding in a care home. Christine Grainger gave a resume of  Private Chapel of Rest Doreen's WI life and Julie Hurlston (President) led a minute's  Day and Night Service silence.  Woodland Burial  Golden Charter and Help the Aged Funeral Plans Maria Clarke (Secretary) told us of various fund raisers  Catering and Floral being organised in the county; including a meal at the Tributes

Chateau Impney to hear Gyles Brandreth speaking and one Telephone 01527 872318 at The Hundred House later in the year. WI are also 24 Road organising a Group Meeting. Bromsgrove, Worcs, B61 0AE

Then on to our speaker Graham Sutherland ...a larger than life gentleman who speaks so clearly and with interest on his subject of 'Wicked Women', (although he has a wide range of other subjects he gives talks on). Graham told us of three women who lived between the 1780s - 1900 who became famous for a variety of reasons. Mostly arsenic was linked to their fame, a poison which was used in many ways in those days, including on wallpaper, fly stickers and paint and which was difficult to detect in food. Were the ladies guilty of kill- ing their husbands, family members and others or were they victims themselves for having dreadful lives????? Hmmmm. It kept us spellbound anyway.

Next month we'll be celebrating at Alvechurch Cricket Club, as it's our annual Natter Night, when members are encouraged to come and chat, enjoy a supper and bring poems and stories to entertain us all.

Our next full meeting will be on Monday September 11th in the Village Hall at 7:30pm, when our speaker will be Colin Millett talking about "Worcester Porcelain - a collector's tale". Do feel welcome to come and join us.

Thank You Hilary Hughes writes…

Dear friends, So many of you supported my family and I when we climbed Mount Snowden for Motor Neurone Research. “We” have raised the wonderful sum of £4,304.83p.

Thank you for your support, encouragement and friendship.

Your in friendship, Hilary Hughes.

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Kids Corner

Page 10 optimist. There were plenty of bad news Letter from the stories around him in first century Palestine Archdeacon of under foreign occupation and riven with religious and political power struggles. Yet Worcester he wanted his followers to celebrate life: they feasted as well as fasting with him. Do you remember how the religious people, no The world is in a fragile and rather doubt with a tinge of envy, rebuked Jesus dangerous state in so many places, it and his followers for eating and drinking - in seems, at the moment. All the more so other words, for having a good time? when tragedy and terror comes near. The bishop of Worcester reminded the Diocesan Why am I saying that now? Well, typically Synod in June that despite appearances, it August is a holiday month. If you are lucky is probably no more chaotic now than it enough to have some holiday, either at ever has been. Ask people in the Middle home or away, I want to encourage you to East or parts of sub-Saharan Africa, and enjoy it to the full. Think where the word they would tell us that living with chaos is comes from: holy day. I remember their norm. Commentators note that chocolates on sale at Holland House, our people adapt pretty quickly to a new norm. diocesan retreat house, which said on the An example of that is life in Northern Ire- wrapper ‘Put the treat back into retreat’. land at the height of the troubles, where Don’t let religion get in the way of life. the population simply had to get on with it. Don’t let the stories of human woe and It seems that human beings adapt and get distress submerge the truth that life is a on with life. gift, and that each day is to be treasured and lived to the full. Getting on with life is really important. Sometimes we can be overcome by events I suspect that joy in being alive is not simply to such an extent that we sit there caught an antidote to much of the misery around. like a rabbit in the headlights. Getting on It is more powerful than that. Jesus said with life means celebrating the very gift of that he came so that we should have life in life. One of the problems of being all its fullness. Celebrating life inspires us to surrounded by so many real and transform life. Christian communities have heart-rending bad news stories is that we kept the flame of hope alight in many dark begin to feel guilty for enjoying ourselves: places because of the value and joy given to how can I enjoy myself when so many each day and each moment, celebrating the people are having such a hard time. Therein wonder of being fully alive. That’s a good lies the way to real anxiety. enough definition of a holiday to me!

Jesus kept telling his disciples not to be afraid and not to worry. That’s not the easiest thing to hear for those of us who are natural worriers. But in saying that, Jesus was not immune to the problems and tragedies of life: he was no hopeless

Page 11 What’s On at Alvechurch Library Join us for a reading party, bring yourselves, a comfy cushion or pillow and we'll help you find Summer Reading Challenge a great book. Then snuggle up somewhere With over 150 children already signed up and comfortable in the library and see where your well on their way to reading their first library book takes you. A cold drink and snack will be books, the Summer Reading Challenge has provided for children. We'll be on hand to started with a BANG! There's plenty of time to recommend some fabulous new books, a great begin your reading journey, with a brilliant event for reluctant readers or those who are Animal Agents themed collector wallet, stuck on what to read next. stickers, wristband and a bookmark there are 80p per child. lots of incentives to keep them reading. Adult Learning Explore Learning Workshop at Alvechurch We are taking bookings now for a course that is Library. Zoo Adventures planned for Friday 29th September, 9am – Tuesday 8th August from 2.15-3.15pm 3.30pm. £27/free (subject to criteria) Under- Come with us on an exciting trip to the zoo! standing and Supporting People with Autism. Learn how to act as an animal in disguise, count and describe different zoo animals and even Patrick's ongoing Spanish and French language create your own Animal Agent name! For courses have a few spaces in the classes at the children aged 5-7 years. Please book. moment. These classes run three times a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and most of them Explore Learning Workshop at Alvechurch will continue throughout the summer holidays. Library. Agent School Please contact Patrick on 07708 027372 or Tuesday 8th August from 3.30-4.30pm email [email protected] to see if the level Join us for a masterclass in agent skills. Use the class is being taught at would allow you to your detective abilities to crack the code, help join in. us find Pirate’s treasure using hidden clues and show off your punctuation knowledge with our Creative Writing classes on a Saturday morning Kung-Fu show-down! For children aged 7-12 will start again in September, date to be years. Please book. confirmed.

Design an Animal Agent Workshop at We are hoping to run an Introduction to Alvechurch Library. Counselling course in the autumn, so watch Saturday 12th August from 2.30-3.30pm this space, dates to follow. Please register your Design your very own Animal Agents, with their interest in the library. very own super-agent qualities. Please book. Watercolour Exhibition during August

Craft session led by Alvechurch Libraries Crafty Talented students from Andrew Clachers Ladies. Monday 21st August from 2.15-3.45pm Watercolour Class will be showcasing their Come and make Animal Agent felt puppets. work at the library from Monday 7th August There will be lots of making and sewing. For until the end of the month. With a wide variety children aged 7-12 years old. Please book. A of techniques and styles on display, if it gets small charge of £1 per child applies. your creative juices flowing then why not join the popular class that runs on Tuesday Day at Croome Park in Worcestershire. afternoons during term time in the library. Wednesday 23rd August from 10-4pm An exciting day of workshops and author talks For Adult Learning courses, pop in to pay by at Croome. With a very special visit from the cash or cheque, or book online by card. Any award winning author Joanna Nadin. enquiries, contact The Hub on 01905 822722, email [email protected] Reading Party and check out our Facebook page. Tuesday 29th August from 2.30-4.30pm

Page 12 11th July a group of members enjoyed a day Hillside at Alvechurch WI in Warwick. Transport was arranged. They Cathy Taylor writes... had time to visit the Museum in the main In June Molly Murry entertained us with a square, which every one found interesting. A talk entitled "Little Black Dress". Molly tour of the Lord Leycester Hospital in the looked very attractive in her little black dress afternoon was very interesting and the guide and she surprised us all with anecdotes was excellent. The group visited the attrac- about celebrities she had met and the wide tive gardens and then had tea and cakes in variety of venues she had attended. Molly the cafe. then showed us her apron! It was clear that Future Events her work as a waitress had given her given Visit to a farm for ice cream and tea 2nd her opportunities to travel and to attend August, at 1.30pm. A walk and talk will be many interesting events. included. Tea will be served at 2.45pm.

5th July we celebrated the 49th Birthday of 6th September, our meeting will include a our WI. After a short business meeting, we demonstration of how air dried and wired enjoyed time to chat and catch up with flowers are made. We look forward to wel- friends. Bucks' Fizz and scones with jam and coming members and visitors at 7.30pm at cream were served instead of cakes. the Ark.

Joy in June

Ben Cartwright married his fiancée Jessica Groucutt on Saturday 17th June 2017 at St Laurence Church.

The bride and groom have known each other for 14 years and had joined the St Laurence congregation in the preceding year.

The bride wore an ivory tulle ball gown with crystal beaded detailing, and straps with an embroidered bodice. She was accompanied to the church by her father. She carried a bou- quet of peonies and roses to complement the beautiful flowers arranged by Ann Thurrell and her team.

Her matron of honour was her best friend Samantha Corfield and four bridesmaids Elizabeth Groucutt, Louise Groucutt (both sisters), Rosa Shadforth-Groucutt (niece) and Sarah Cartwright (groom's sister) who were all dressed in a mixture of blush and rose full length dresses.

The groom chose his best friends Matthew John and Anthony Blackwood to be his Best Men, and the ushers were close friends Mark Corfield and Dave Gerard.

After a reception at Bordesley Park the couple headed to multi-centre adventure in Thailand. The bride, who works as a doctor, and the groom, who is a joiner, will be making their family home in Kingswinford.

Page 13 Flowers for AUGUST

6 August 13 August 20 August 27 August

Sanctuary Jill Woolley

Lady Chapel Jill Woolley

I really could do with some offers of help at this time of year. I am on holi- day at present and August is not covered except on the weekend of the 13th.

Please, please see if you could arrange for flowers to be placed in church during this month.

I welcome all offers of help, you don't have to be expert in arranging flowers they are beautiful in themselves.

Ann Thurrell

From The Registers Weddings Those whom God has joined together

17 June Ben Cartwright and Jessica Groucutt 1 July Richard Wilson and Suzanne Price 8 July David Husson and Helen Ward

Funerals and Cremations May they rest in the peace of Christ

19 June Don Wrapson 27 June Jack Baker 18 July Robert Day

Page 14 Who’s who Rector Revd Richard Bubbers, Priest-in-charge, School Lane, 445 1087 [email protected] Licensed Lay Ministers Mr Dick Russell, 2 Gothic Cottages, Radford Rd, 445 3083 Ms Sue Phillips, Withybed Green, 445 3620 Authorised Lay Ministers Mrs Helena Allen, 117 Birmingham Road, 445 5605 Mr Martin Allen, 117 Birmingham Road, 445 5605 Mrs Philippa Brakes, 56 Callow Hill Road, 445 3983 Mr Graham Clark, The Coach House, School Lane, 445 2547 Mr Michael Fletcher, 13 Red Lion Street, 447 8451 Mrs Annette Thomas, 8 Snake Lane, 445 5180

Churchwardens Mr Graham Clark, The Coach House, School Lane, 445 2547 Mr Mick Fletcher, 13 Red Lion Street, 447 8451 Deputy Wardens Mr Colin Bennett, 122 Redditch Road, 01527 64077 Mr David Richmond, The Ferns, Chapel Lane, 445 3569 Mrs Alison Smith, 12 Hollington Road, 447 7293 Mr Andy Notley, 38 The Buckleys, B48 7NF Mr Roger Wardle, 21 Brookside Close, B48 7LW, 445 0505 PCC Secretary Mrs Lysandra Notley, 38 The Buckleys, B48 7NF

PCC Treasurer Mrs Janet Wright, 28 Callow Hill Road, Alvechurch, B48 7LP Organist & Choirmaster Mr David Richmond, The Ferns, Chapel Lane, 445 3569 Electoral Roll Officer Mrs Janet Wright, 28 Callow Hill Road, 445 4335 Tower Captain Mr Colin Bennett, 122 Redditch Road , 01527 64077 Singing Group Mrs Lynda Wolstencroft, 49 Hinton Avenue, 445 3212 Mum’s the Word Mrs Natalie Wise, 07792535661 Flower Co-ordinator Mrs Ann Thurrell, Top Barn, Scarfield Hill, 447 7668 Women’s Fellowship Mrs Jill Woolley, 111 Birmingham Road, 445 2125 Ark Booking Secretary ) Mr Ian Price, The Ark, School Lane, 447 7955 & Grapevine advertising ) [email protected] Grapevine Editor) PCC Special Responsibilities Finance and Standing Committee Peru and Missionary Committee Graham Clark Mick Fletcher Sue Phillips Dick Russell Alison Smith Bob Dale Gordon Parsons Margaret Haste Janet Wright Sally Bubbers Children and Youth Committee Martin Allen Mick Fletcher Thomas Birchall Lynne Clark

Buildings, Fabric and Churchyard Committee Mick Fletcher Colin Bennett David Richmond Jill Woolley Janet Wright Lynne Clark Andy Humphries Alison Smith Page 15 Calendar for August

Tuesday 1 7.45pm The Worcester-Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society: AGM: The Weighbridge Pub, Alvechurch

Thursday 3 9.30am Mums The Word: The Ark 10.15am Tiny Tots Service 12.15pm Ark Café: Summer Cafe with Salads and Cold Desserts

Thursday 10 9.30am Mums The Word: The Ark 12.15pm Ark Café: Summer Cafe with Salads and Cold Desserts

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Thursday 17 9.30am Mums The Word: The Ark 12.15pm Ark Café: Summer Cafe with Salads and Cold Desserts

Monday 21 1.45pm Forget-Me-Nots: The Ark

Tuesday 22 2.30pm St Laurence Women’s Fellowship: Charity Tea and Cake Afternoon: In aid of The Motor Neurone Association: The Ark

Thursday 24 9.30am Mums The Word: The Ark 12.15pm Ark Café: Summer Cafe with Salads and Cold Desserts

Thursday 31 9.30am Mums The Word: The Ark 12.15pm Ark Café: Summer Cafe with Salads and Cold Desserts

STOP PRESS

We raised the magnificent sum of £1171 at The Model Railway Exhibition held in The Ark on Saturday 15th July 2017, in aid of the Stained Glass Windows fund.

Many thanks to all those who helped set up and dismantle the exhibition, especially moving all the boards and finally the big tidy up afterwards.

From David Richmond

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