by Julie Turner | Dec 25, 2011 | What's Happening
Today is Christmas Day, the first day of Christmas. So here’s a fun video to watch and listen to, that very familiar song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Each day I’ll be putting up a link to a different version of the song (some traditional, some not-so-traditional!)...
by Julie Turner | Dec 24, 2011 | What's Happening
Today was the last coffee morning before Christmas and outside, the festive spirit was in full force!Inside we had willing helpers, though not all were entering into the festive spirit!Mark supported local businesses and enjoyed brunch!The notice board was updated as...
by Julie Turner | Dec 23, 2011 | What's Happening
David Cameron has talked a lot about the ‘Big Society’ and the topic of charitable and voluntary work is quite a hot one these days. I have spent most of my life involved in charity work and feel privileged to be involved in volunteering. I have volunteered with a...
by Julie Turner | Dec 22, 2011 | What's Happening
It’s 22nd December… three days to go before Christmas! I doubt many of could say we’re entirely ready and prepared. At this stage, there may well still be shopping to do or presents still to wrap; for most of us, there will definitely be food...
by Julie Turner | Dec 19, 2011 | What's Happening
The Christmas story often gets condensed, rather like fast-forwarding through a familiar film. It all seems to blur together: the angelic messages, the journey to Bethlehem, the choir of angels, Jesus in the manger, a host of visitors including shepherds and wise men....