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Children’s Play Area Clean and Tidy again!
What a lot has been achieved over the past 2 days!! Here’s the journey so far….
bigger photos can been viewed on our Facebook page!
Starting at the front of the Church Centre, the front paved area of the centre has been jet washed and re-sanded, along with the choir vestry steps and the drainage channel nearby, which was full to the brim, has been cleared out. Lots of moss has been removed from the gravel drive.
Moving into the courtyard the wooden benches and tables have been cleaned and treated with a lovely wood protector. The gate and paving have been jet washed and the mud kitchens have been spruced up and are back out and ready to be used again.
The garden bed between the courtyard and the play area has been prepared for the next stage and will eventually be a beautiful sensory garden in memory of our beloved Julie Limbert.
Moving along, the guttering has been cleared out over the kitchen door which was completely full of mud and growing greenery. The play area, equipment and paths have all been jet washed and now look sparkly and welcoming for the children who use it.
Towards the back of the area where the childminders shed is located, all the leaves and debris have been removed, ensuring easy access for Ethel and her team. The 3 bins have been washed out for good measure and some repairs to the structure of the back gate have been made. Also, someone may have been shoulder deep in the drain due to a blockage!!
Now moving through the back gate and into the car park, the vicarage green waste bin has been emptied which contained lots of yucky randomly dumped food rubbish and rocks, cleaned and returned to the Vicarage (not a very pleasant job, thank you Jon!).
The rock pile left over from the garden works in the vicarage garden will soon be moved by the cubs and they will be planting up an area in the car park with wild flowers which will help them work towards one of their badges at the same time.
And just around the corner the Eco Church nesting bird box has been attached to the appropriately facing wall of the church centre.
Oh and we might have enjoyed lots of tea, coffee and bacon baps along the way!!
Still a few more jobs to be done but for now some pictures in no particular order!
Thank you to the dream team – Jon, Wendy, Sally, Dave, Sharon, Finn, Rob, Karen, Izzy, Jez and Karen.
EASTER SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS
Monday 25th March
7 pm Compline
Tuesday 26th March
7 pm Compline
Wednesday 27th March
7 pm Compline
Maundy Thursday – 28th March
7pm Holy Communion with Stripping the Altar and foot washing
Good Friday – 29th March
9.30 am Messy Easter Breakfast
followed by procession to
11.00 am Churches Together Service at St James
2.00 pm At the Foot of the Cross at All Saints
Easter Day – Sunday 31st March
6.15 am Easter Vigil Sunrise Service
10.00 am Holy Communion for Easter Day at St James
Notice of All Saints’ Church Centre AGM
WELCOME REV LEANNE CARR
Following a lovely service last Monday evening we’re delighted to now officially welcome Leanne as our new vicar, shared with St James.
Would you like to know more about Tai Chi?
We have an instructor interested in setting up a Tai Chi class as All Saints, he currently runs the Chinese Kung Fu group that meets here at the Church Centre on a Wednesday evening.
For lots more information on Tai Chi and Sifu Virk (chief instructor of MACKF) click this link https://mackf.co.uk/chen-tai-chi/ .
Please contact the All Saints’ Office via our contact form to add your name to a register of interest for a new class.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Girl Guiding at All Saints
Helping girls to grow and thrive since 1910. Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. We empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.
Do you know a young person who would benefit from joining All Saints’ Guiding? Click here to visit our information page for days, times and contact details for each of the Groups.
We currently have openings in the Brownies section for an immediate start, so please do get in touch.
Language for Fun – New Group to All Saints’ Church Centre
We are delighted to welcome a new group to All Saints’ Church Centre. Language for Fun offers fun stress-free French, Spanish and Italian lessons for adults in a relaxed environment and small groups. Classes held here are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Mail Server Issues
If anyone has tried to contact us via our website forms and has not had a response, please do resubmit your enquiry. We have had a technical issue with our mail server which has now been fixed.
Prayer for those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey
Following the devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey, the Church of England has posted this prayer for those affected.
Please click here to link with the Church of England Facebook page