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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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