2022 News
John Wesley - 'The best of all is GOD IS WITH US'
Christmas Day
Christmas Day was joyous with so many at church and another great video this time from the Methodist church ‘Room for all this Christmas’ so we celebrated Jesus coming amongst us big time. Thanks go to the many people who have helped make Christmas so special this year! And most of all to God who gives us the reason for rejoicing!Our thanks to the Christmas Dinner Team and feeding so many so happily and well. We all had a great time, nice food, good company, a parcel to take home for...
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve saw us getting more chairs In! We had 82 come for Carols by Candlelight and were so thrilled that many families brought their teenagers and young people to join in. It was quite a reunion with the Fyall family including Matthew joining in as well! Excellent videos thanks to our IT gang who delivered flawless videos of the John Lewis advert for Action for Children which helped people realise how important fostering and adopting are. Plus at the end Ladbaby’s number 1 hit for f...
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Hot Chocolate Van and Christingle
It was surprisingly fine for the free hot chocolate van, though chilly, but we crammed hot chocolate, whipped cream and marshmallows into cups from the specialist Henri van who worked non stop giving out free to over 72 kids and parents.Then we had a super Christingle and enjoyed listening to ‘Assembly Bangers ‘ with Jason Manford in aid of Foodbanks which lots of Mums and Dads knew. Highlight was ‘Away in a manger’ with Rev Nichola holding a three week old baby borrowed...
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I know a really famous refugee. Do you?
The government in this country has resettled Approx 1,889 refugees under a special resettlement scheme. Where from? Syria, the Sudan, Iraq and other countries too. More recently from the Ukraine. But there are over 230,000 refugees waiting in the UK to have their cases heard.Do You Like Your Home?Across the world there are 70 million people forcibly moved from their homes and 36 million are children under 18 years old. Over 103 million people have been made to leave their home by persecution, co...
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What's All This About Chocolate?
Is there a problem? Whether we’re celebrating or commiserating, chocolate is a sweet and familiar companion for many. But what about cocoa’s other side? Look at the social and environmental costs to make delicious chocolate and it leaves a bitter taste. Many children working in cocoa carry out hazardous tasks, such as clearing forests with sharp machetes, carrying heavy sacks of cocoa and handling dangerous pesticides. There have also been some incidences of children being...
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge
The Big Give Christmas Challenge will double your gift if you give between Tuesday 29th November and Tuesday 6th December, There are over a thousand charities to choose from, many of which you probably already give to. This makes an extraordinary difference to the people in great need.Of course the Big Give is well aware we are in a cost of living crisis, but how much more so are all charities where people are desperate for their help. Their costs have escalated and fundraising becomes harder an...
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OUTREACH FUN FOR KIDS
Outreach Fun For Kids with Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows in the van in our car park at 3:00 pm.• We hope this will attract children and their families as they walk home from school on the last day of term from 3:00 pm onwards, and then we hope they will stay for the Christingle Service in Church at 4:00 pm.• They will also have the chance to have a photo in the booth as part of the nativity scene. Photo Booth set up in church, one of the last things done by Joe Burrows, and set up thr...
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Calling all Knitters
Are you willing to knit Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. A donkey, sheep or camel. Plus an Angel, shepherd and a variety of wise men. This is to be fixed on a circular crochet blanket and tied to a postbox! A reminder that Jesus is the Reason for the Season!Please offer to knit or crochet to Ann Mills who will be delighted. Lets spread the good news of Jesus in new ways-even knitted ones!...
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Joe Burrows Art Exhibition
Exhibition & SaleSaturday 26th November 10am to 4pm & Sunday 27th November 2pm to 4pmIN THE METHODIST CHURCH & HALL, SHELFORD ROAD, RADCLIFFE ON TRENT, NG12 2AGREFRESHMENTS...
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Harvest Festival 2022
Sunday 25th September- Harvest Festival at 10.30am, followed by a 2 course hot lunch.Tickets are £7 and available from Ann Mills.All are welcome...
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Christian Aid 2022
Christian Aid Plant Stall- Was a hugely successful event in Radcliffe and was well supported by the village.They raised £512.07 through plant sales and donations. ...
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Radcliffe Carnival 2022
Huge thank you for the float and terrific outfits. A special thanks to Gwyn who organised the carnival, both float and cake stall, and made sure that on this great occasion the Methodist Church was well represented.The cakes went well – like hot cakes on a very hot day! And the float was astonishing – big thank you to Chris and Geoff for the 3D animals and giraffe and elephants that nodded as they went along.Big thanks to two wheelchair users as lions and a baboon at front of process...
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Welcome Service for Revd. Andy Fyall- Sunday 28th August 2022 at 3pm
Come to welcome the Revd. Andy Fyall on Sunday August 28th as our new Deputy Chair of District for the Nottingham and Derby District.The service is at Nuthall Methodist Church which seats 400 – so room for all of Radcliffe to welcome him at 3:00pm. No need to book but let’s give him a good welcome!...
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Bank holiday breakfast- Monday 29th August 2022
Yes, it’s worth coming out for! Eat as much as you like and pay what you like. Bring your friends and family!From 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Radcliffe Methodist Church.Proper breakfast: bacon, sausages, poached eggs, hash browns, fried bread, tomatoes, beans – delicious! Plus croissants, toast, marmalade, lashings of tea and coffee.Don’t be alone on Bank Holiday! Come out and have FUN!...
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Queen's Jubilee Event- Tea and Tiaras
The 'Tea and Tiaras' was a great success. Below are some comments. It was absolutely perfect in every way – what the Queen deserves! and although I didn’t wear a tiara I think for 94 I can be excused! May she go on to reign much longer. Alice Just wonderful. I nearly don’t come but I so very glad I came! ShirleyIt went very well, and what was nice was that everyone had a smile on their faces. JeanIt was fantastic and really very good. It couldn’t be bett...
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Queen's Jubilee Event- Tea and Tiaras
Saturday 4th June at 3:00 pmA splendid afternoon tea served in style, with a prize if you come in a tiara for ladies or a dicky bow for men.Don’t miss this special celebration of the Queen’s 70 years. Red white and blue theme.A Quiz and Music too. Delicious, elegant food served traditionally and in great style!Special diets catered for, wheel chair access. Do bring a friend!Any profits for the British Red Cross. Tickets are now on sale for the Tea and Tiaras afternoon tea on Saturday...
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Music May Festival
Music Marathon-Friday 20th and Saturday 21st MayThe May Music festival preparations are well underway.Don't miss the music marathon with all kinds of fab groups, solos, choirs, and great food all day on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st May- 9.30am breakfast, with lunch soup and roll, to afternoon scones and jam and marvellous music to bless you.Please put the date in your diary and tell your friends and neighbours. We have a just giving page for donations. Radcliffe on Trent Met...
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Radcliffe Methodist Youth Group Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centre
On Monday, 3rd January 2022 some 30 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants plus parents and families came together (by invitation only to accord with relevant Covid restrictions) in the Radcliffe-on-Trent Methodist Church to receive either Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards. The Presentation was organised by Mark Greenhalgh with his team of Helpers and the planning catered for a possible 60 recipients but restrictions prevented some from attending.Christopher Farmer introduced each young person...
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Church Flowers-2021/22
Thank you to everyone that contributes and provides the delightful flower displays we see in church. ...
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Friday Coffee Morning-2021/22
Thank you to our wonderful 'Friday Coffee Morning' teams of volunteers. Friday Coffee Morning is on every Friday 9.30am-11.30am in the Church Hall. All are welcome ...
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Privacy Notice
The Methodist Church like other organisations is working through the implications of the new data protection regulations. A Privacy Notice has been produced that sets out how the whole Methodist Church, including this one, uses and protects the personal information they hold. A coopy of this notice can be found online at https://www.tmcp.org.uk/about/data-protection/managing-trustees-privacy-notice...
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