Here’s a piece of news which will be interest to all our friends in other churches as well as those here at Agnew Road who do a brilliant job in food preparation.. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published community and charity food provision – guidance on the application of EU food hygiene law. It […]
Association of Church Accountants & Treasurers, Food Preparation for Charities, Food Standards AgencyA New Year’s resolution! Touch a ‘new face’. Adding to our numbers is easy to say but difficult to achieve. Here’s why and OK, you can argue over the precise percentages: Of every 100 ‘new face’ people who come through our church doors, 15%, that is 15 people out of the 100, are there because […]
15% Rule, Adding to Numbers, New FacesWHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH At the funeral of our much loved and admired Karen Barker this version of the 23rd Psalm was included. This version is one adopted by the Boy Scouts of America and its inclusion in Karen’s service was because of Karen’s dedication to The Scout Association and because the words were […]
23rd Psalm, Boy Scouts of America, KiowaBEAVERS The Beavers are now going from strength to strength as the end of the first half term approaches. The numbers are up as are the number of leaders within the section. The children have recently been looking at healthy eating and fitness and making bird feeders. As always if you know anyone who would […]
16th Fleetwood, Fleetwood Library, Gang ShowNATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY 2013 It was our great privilege to be able to host the 10th Police Memorial Day. An occasion graced by the Mayor & Mayoress of the Borough of Wyre, Cllr & Mrs John Hodgkinson, and uniformed and civilian personnel representing Lancashire Constabulary Northern & Western Divisions, the Police Federation, National Association […]
Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Police Federation, NARPO, National Association of Retired Police Officers, National Police Memorial Day, Wyre Borough CouncilOUR HISTORY: ANOTHER GLIMPSE The door bell sounds and a lovely man stands at door with one of those huge ‘family bibles’, the one in which you can record marriages, births and deaths, under his arm. But this one was very special because it is provided another glimpse into our history. Inside the front cover […]
Charles Henry Riley, Fairhaven Gold Club, Fleetwood Riley Family, Fleetwood Steam Saw MillsOfficers of our own Lancashire Constabulary, and in particular those in what are now Northern and Western Divisions, have paid the ultimate sacrifice in furtherance of their duties. We hold them and their families and colleagues in our prayers and give thanks that this opportunity has been provided to remember them and all who died […]
Lancashire Constabulary, Nation Police Memorial Day, National Police Memorial Roll of HonourRene Stevenson has reported that information from Keith Garner has been received that so far six-million lives have been saved by the donations of 5p coins we and others have donated. We have recently sent a further £50 and received thanks to all at Fleetwood United Reformed Church for its fabulous support. The 5p coins […]
Fleetwood United Reformed Church, Mite SchemeUnlike the Houlgate family article in a previous issue we are all too young to remember the Guenetts. But not many people know that through them our church has a link to Sir Charles Halle of the world famous Manchester Halle orchestra, and also to Dame Nellie Melba, the famed Australian singer, (and ice-cream dessert). […]
Charles Halle, John Farnham Guenett, Melbourne Australia, Nellie Melba, TH Guenett, The (Melbourne) Argus, The Australasian