St. Bartholomew's. Church Of England

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...one of the experts said in a surprised voice “Christmas will happen this year!”  He was trying to say that people still have money enough, despite the recession, to buy presents for their children. Whether he meant to or not he was also saying something very profound about what many people think Christmas is. I am not trying to be prudish here. Christmas should be...

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Women's craft evenings. Usually take place on the second Sat of the month at 7.30pm in the Oak room. The next one is on 11th Feb when we shall be making mother's day cards. These are now open to girls aged 13 and over provided they come with their mum, auntie or granny.

10th March will be knitting with an Easter theme.

The has been a change of date in April and the evening will now be held on the 21st April (not 14th) and will be felt making. This is producing a piece of felt or bead from fleece and not using pre-made pieces of felt fabric.

Please speak to Jess Hird Tel: 01902 341238 or tiggycraft@hotmail.co.uk or Saskia Poller Tel: 01902 338484 or saskia.poller@tiscali.co.uk for more details

also the knit and natter group on a Friday afternoon now meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Fridays 1.00-3.00pm in the Oak room.

Quiz night on March 10th at 7.30pm in the church hall
To raise money for this summer's choir tour to Lincoln. Teams are £2 per person. Maximum number in a team is 6.
Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Please speak to Donna Williams or Saskia Poller Tel: 01902 338484 or saskia.poller@tiscali.co.uk for more details

Penn, Wolverhampton – Penn Ecumenical Council will hold its first Christmas Tree Festival at Penn United Reformed Church from December 16-18, 2011, to raise funds to support our nominated charities, WaterAid (www.wateraid.org) and St Anthony's Leonard Cheshire Disability Care Home, Penn (www.lcdisability.org).

Arrangements are already being made for the Festival, but as always, an army of volunteers is needed to raise the funds for the chosen charities. Perhaps small groups could get together and collectively raise more money, rather than relying on individual contributions. The Scouts, Penn Wives, Guides, Boys’ Brigade, and the New Generation of Mothers’ Union are being recruited and will probably raise considerable cash.

This list is not exhaustive however – you may know of others, or even be inclined to help personally. Any suggestions, ideas, comments to Cynthia Lane please.Tel: 01902 893010

Monthly Knit and Natter Group
We meet on a Friday afternoon 1.00 - 3.00pm in the Oak Room. Cost £1 for refreshments. All ages and abilities welcome.
The dates up until Christmas are: 4th Nov and 9th Dec.

Barts Busy Bees is a community playgroup based in St.Bartholomew’s Community Hall (opposite the Church).
For: Children aged from two to five years.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
How: Leave your child with our qualified, experienced and caring staff.
Short session 9.00am – 11.30am £7.00 Long session 8.30am – 12.15pm £9.50
We admit children from their 2nd birthday, up until August 31st following their 5th birthday. We don’t mind if they’re still in nappies, we will do all we can to help you to toilet train them when you want us to.
Click here to go to Barts Busy Bees Website