Mothers’ Union within the Nuneaton Deanery have two Festival services each year and six of us attended the Autumn Festival at Attleborough Church. It was well attended by members of all the branches within the Deanery, and we enjoyed a friendly time of fellowship which included a beautiful service of Holy Communion.
As mentioned in the last news bulletin, boxes for Operation Christmas Child have been packed with suitable items for disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe, and a total of 15 are ready for despatch.
During the year each Branch has a month when they are responsible for donating toiletries for the Mens’ Refuge in Nuneaton. January is the month when Corley and Fillongley gather these together. If anyone wishes to give toiletries to this cause, please contact Wendy or Heather.
The Diocesan Advent Service will be at St. John’s Church in Kenilworth on Monday 30th November at 11 a.m. This will be Felicity’s final service as President. If anyone would like to join us in celebrating Advent, please contact a member who will arrange transport.
Advance notice – As this year’s Pudding Party was such a success we shall be holding another on Friday 23rd April 2010 at Corley Village Hall. Watch this space.
All at Mothers’ Union wish you a very Happy Christmas.
Rossie and Pauline
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BOWLS - These are held every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm at £2.00 a session.
Newcomers are always welcome.
DANCE CLASSES - These resumed on Monday September 7th, which included a party to celebrate our dance instructor's birthday.
MODERN -Sept 7th, 21st. Oct 5th, 19th, Nov 2nd, 16th, 30th. Dec 14th.
BARN - Sept 14th,28th. Oct 12th, 26th. Nov 9th, 23rd, Dec 7th.
"STAY ACTIVE" - Sue Taylor is beginning fortnightly classes on a Wednesday at the Village Hall for the 50's plus among us. These will be just easy exercises to help you keep fit. The first class will be October 7th and thereafter two weekly. Come along and join us at 2pm to see what Sue can achieve to dispel our aches and creaking joints.
Oct 7th,21st. Nov 4th,18th. Dec 2nd, 16th.
GOLDEN YEARS.- September 9th, our opening meeting was the AGM where folk wishing to become a member paid their yearly subscription of £10.
We had a vote to decide which charities we should donate our money from our Strawberry Tea takings to. It was unanimously decided that £200 go to the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund ,and £200 to Troop Aid. After our refreshments of tea and cake we ended the afternoon with Bingo which was enjoyed by everyone - especially those who won.!!
Oct 14th - OUR GRANDPARENTS.
Nov 11th - A talk and slides by Graham Hargreaves on his visit to EVEREST.
In August we hosted a Beetle Drive for the Nuneaton Deanery, which proved to be a great success.Over 50 members of MU branches came along and had great fun throwing dice and drawing beetles! Confusion often followed when winners and losers had to move to another table.A `Bring and Share’ supper as usual, produced lots of good things and the whole evening was a huge success.
At our next meeting on 16th September, we shall welcome Carol Tilley when we shall further explore the subject of Relationships, and what they mean to each of us. You will be most welcome to join us.
As the new Triennial approaches, it is good to know that Heather Greaves has been re-elected for a further three years on the Diocesan Trustee Board, and will continue to look after Indoor Members – past members who no longer are able to attend Branch meetings but who still like to be kept in touch.
As Christmas approaches our Branch will again be packing boxes for needy children across Central and Eastern Europe to take part in Operation Christmas Child.Gifts such as toys and sweets, crayons, toothpaste, woolly hats and gloves are among the items which are joyfully received by children who have so little.If you would like to help by donating items for these boxes, please see Wendy or Heather who will have explanatory leaflets.
Another Pudding Party is planned for the New Year – for further details, watch this space!!
Rossie and Pauline
Village Hall
We are gathering quotes for work to be done on the electrics, insulation and outside rendering. These all go toward us applying for grants, so the work on the hall is ongoing.
SEPTEMBER 25th - QUIZ NIGHT -7.30pm -£6.00 including hot supper - but BYO bottle.
OCTOBER 22nd - LIVE AND LOCAL - Daniel Smith Blues Band
Contact John Taylor 01676 540880
NOVEMBER 27th - QUIZ NIGHT (as above)
DECEMBER 11th - SOCIAL EVENING - Nibbles and 1 free glass of wine
