Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Site maintenance
There may be some disruption to this site over the next few days while it moves to a new server. I hope that the transition will be seamless but, as it probably will not be, please be forewarned.
With luck, when the site returns it will be bigger and better than ever.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Christian Aid
Christian Aid week in the Preston Group Area raised £4 028 in 2005. Last year another £500 was raised but the committee expected our total to be much less because of the Tsunami appeal.
Our thanks are due to all who collected, counted and donated— especially to Anne Garsed and family who jointly counted £926 and to Alison Rainford who organised our own church’s collection.
Shop and raise money for Building Together
As you start to think about your Christmas shopping, why not have a look at the church's online shop?
Every purchase from one of the many major retailers made through the shop raises money for Building Together.
Retailers include Amazon, M&S, Carphone Warehouse, Comet, Early Learning Centre, John Lewis and Teleflorist.
Building Together News
We are pleased to report that, since May, we have raised almost £9 000 which brings the fund-raising total (excluding Gift Aid) to £84 590.87. The final count for Mike Atkinson’s talk was £82. We have received £14.40 from the buy.at/fulwood online shop and the sponsorship money from the Ladies After Eight Coast-to-Coast Walk has, so far, raised £4 117.49!
The Plant Sale would not have been a success without Mavis, Len, Joan, Morag, Thelma, Edna, Ray, Jan and Kay, all of whom we thank for their efforts.
The Avenham Singers concert was a joy! We were treated to some lovely singing and all enjoyed Bill Hemingway’s readings. The buffet supper was also appreciated afterwards. Our thanks, again, go to Mavis, to all the singers and to those who helped with the buffet and set out the room. Take a bow, Len, Edna, Ray, Jan, Thelma and Cath. We are pleased to report that £294 was raised as well.
Forthcoming events
Jigsaw sale
The jigsaw sale will now take place next Saturday, 29th October on the same day as the Charity Card sale. Jigsaws may be brought to church this week. Alternatively, contact Barbara Hothersall on 716203.
St. Leonard’s Choral Group Concert— Autumnal Extravaganza
We welcome St. Leonard’s singers on at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 8th November. Tickets, which cost £5 for adults and £3 for concessions, including tea, coffee and biscuits, are on sale after the service and from members of the Fundraising Group.
The Foxton Centre
Each year the Foxton Centre runs drop-ins over the Christmas period when many other services are closed.
Can you help us to make this Christmas a happier time for vulnerable, isolated or homeless people in Preston city centre?
We are holding a meeting on Wednesday, 2nd November at the Foxton Centre from 11 am for anybody interested in helping out.
The drop-ins run from 1 pm until 4 pm on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We supply a hot meal, a safe place, people to talk with and access to our pool, table tennis and other games facilities.
Volunteers with and without experience are very welcome— there is plenty to do. Previous volunteers have told us how enjoyable the work can be and how much the drop-ins are needed and welcomed by those who attend.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Whoops!
Two articles, Blazing Beaches by Anna Sheasby and Gardening Angels by Christine Sheasby, were accidentally omitted from the printed edition of the Harvest magazine.
We hope to be able to publish these articles in a future edition of NftP. For now you may read them online.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Security
There have been a couple of occasions recently where doors to the Church buildings have been left unlocked overnight. We all know how difficult it is to make sure that the buildings are secure, but if you are the last one off the premises, please spare that little bit of extra time to make sure the building is secure and all lights are turned off.
Also, please make sure you’ve picked up everything that is yours. Money was recently left in the Hall. “Sneak thieves” have enjoyed our hospitality before and we don’t want that to happen again!
