News and events
Wyrd Sisters
Several members of St Mary's Youth Group also belong to NADYS and will be performing in Wyrd Sisters, by Terry Pratchett. Performances are at 8pm on Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August. Tickets are available at the butcher's shop, Newick News or phone the box office on 722985. Please come along one night and support them if you can.
Village Fun Day
On Sunday, 24th August, St Mary's will have a stall or two on the recreation ground - a children's tombola (every one a winner!) and possibly a stall selling rather unusual but beautiful necklaces, with the proceeds from these going to a mission and aid programme in Kenya - Camp Jabez.
Youth service
Another 'youth service' is planned for Sunday, 31st August, beginning at 7pm. All ages are welcome, of course. There will be music, drama, dance and a guest preacher: Mr Jeremy Heath.
Dancing for Fun and Fitness
On Wednesdays, 11.00am-12.30, and on Fridays 2.30-4.00pm in
the Barn Centre. Dance and exercise sessions suitable for ladies 'of a
certain age', aimed at improving flexibility, mobility, balance,
fitness, bone density and general wellbeing.
The sessions are sponsored by St Mary's Church and Sport Relief; the
cost is just £2 per session. For more information please get in touch
with Patsy Bailey, or use the email address at the foot of this page.
Ploughman's Lunch
The ploughmen are now taking a well-earned summer break! The next lunch will be on Monday, 8th September.
Ladies' Suppers
Future Ladies' Suppers are planned for Friday, 17th October and 12th December, 7.15 for 7.30pm in the Barn Centre. Tickets are £4 each, available from Pat Hawkes (or email to the address below and we will pass on your request - but please allow a week or so!).
Weekly Prayer Group
A small group meets regularly at Cobbs Nest Farmhouse, Newick, to pray together for our church and the community it serves. We have been meeting on Mondays at 2pm for about half-an-hour of open prayer, followed by tea and coffee for those wishing to stay on for discussion afterwards. Anyone is welcome to come and go as their time allows - it is totally informal. Pleae speak to Kate Francis if you would like to be involved but prefer a different day and/or time. (The times given here may change, so do please check first!)
Open House
If you're feeling down in the dumps, lonely, sad or grieving for a departed relative or friend, you might like to join us at Newick Community Centre on the fourth Thursday of the month, 3.00-4.30pm. We offer tea, cakes and friendly company. Come for the whole time or just drop in for part of it. We'll be very pleased to see you. (These 'Open House' meetings are organised and funded by the Newick TLC Team.)
Newick Distress Trust
The Trust, which is a registered charity, was founded in 1984 and since its foundation has helped many individuals and families in the village who have been in critical financial need. Anyone wishing to apply for assistance, or to obtain further information, should speak to one of the Trustees who can be contacted by emailing the address below, and this will of course be treated in the strictest confidence.
Give us a ring . . .
We're still on the lookout for new ringers. You do not have to be a church-goer to join us, so if you would like to give it a try, please get in touch with Allen Lucas (his phone number is in the Parish Magazine - or use the email address at the foot of this page), he'd be delighted to hear from you!
Projector
We would like to have a projector to show PowerPoint presentations to help us with our Young People's work. If you can help us by donating one, please email us at the address below.
Forthcoming attractions
PCC meetings - 15th
September, 17th November.
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