Hope 08
In our villages, towns and cities – get on board
We encourage you all to get involved in Hope 08 and look for opportunities to speak and demonstrate the love of God to our neighbours and friends.
To have the best impact from the events planned we will need your help. Most important – plan to be there and invite your friends and family along. You could also get involved with planning, set up and pack down and pray for the team and event.
If you would like to get involved in helping with any of the events listed please get in touch. Contact Claire Bell on 01623 462116 or email claire.bell@ntlworld.com
Community Action
KIRKBY KINDNESS DAY
Saturday 10th May – a superb day of random acts of kindness. We spent from 10.00am – 4.00pm visiting shops, the police, fire station, the hosptial, the old people’s homes, the parks and 2 hours in the precinct having fun and sharing sweets and craft activities. It was a fantastic way of sharing a smile in Kirkby.
PRECINCT PARTIES
An opportunity to bring colour, joy, hope and fun into Kirkby Precinct.
24th July and 30th October
SOCIAL ACTION
On Friday 28th March more than 40 people ventured out in the pouring rain to clear the green space at the end of Southwell Lane, near the Hill Methodist Church. The weather did not deter people to get involved and the results by the end of the day were amazing. Thanks to everyone who got involved. Counillor Baird from Kirkby West wrote:
“I would like to thank your group for all the hard work and effort you put into clearing up the litter and rubbish from the Church Street to Sutton Middle Lane Nature Trail in the West Ward of Kirkby. As you are well aware that particular day was to say at the very least, very wet and windy, but nevertheless your group accomplished the task, determined not to give way despite the very poor weather conditions. Your community spirited action shows a true level of community commitment.” Cllr J Baird
Community Events
Prayer Breakfast
The next prayer breakfast will be on Saturday 12 July from 8.30am at Trinity Centrepoint. Everyone welcome.
On Saturday 12th April over 30 people from 9 local Churches were at the Prayer Breakfast at the Ashwood Centre. They enjoyed a fantastic breakfast followed by a time of worship and prayer focussed on schools, the council and Churches in Kirkby and people in the wider community.
Cafe MOSAIC
Evenings to gather with friends, and make new ones, in a relaxed atmosphere, with light refreshments, live music and something to reflect upon at the Ashwood Centre from 8.00pm
Sunday 8th June, Sunday 9th November
Special Saturday Night Cafe MOSAIC on Saturday 20th September featuring Magician and Comedian – John Archer. He will also be speaking on Sunday 21st September at Ashwood Church from 10.15am.
CONCERT
Saturday 3rd May at 7.00pm at the Hill Methodist Church
Concert with Liz Babbs and Simon Wood
Children and Young People
FAMILY MEETINGS
Sundays 4.00pm – 6.00pm at the Ashwood Centre
15th June, 28th September, 21st December
HEAVENSCENT
Sunday 6th – Sunday 13th July – sports, music, craft and food on Morven Park every evening and opportunities to take part in social action in Kirkby during the day.
FUN DAY ON MORVEN PARK
Saturday 12th July – a great day of fun followed by our Church meeting open air style…
Ravenshead Community
AFTERNOON TEA
A time for the older members of the community to meet up.
Sunday’s 4.00pm at Ravenshead Village Hall
18th May, 22nd June, 20th July, 28th September, 26th October, 23rd November, 14th December