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VILLAGE DIARY

The days are cooling now and the colours are ebbing from the garden.  The leaves are beginning to drift down.  The first frost has felled the asters whose lovely mauves and pinks have framed my lawn of late.  There has been a bumper crop of apples as was clear from the auction at the Harvest Supper.
I hear that the better weather in September has improved the dire outlook for the harvest caused by the August rain but those farmers who were not able to get in their crops during a dry spell have had lower yields and weeds have been a problem.  Grass, however, has been growing well to help the dairy farmers feed the cows.
David Taylor of Marton tells me that the fewer numbers of birds in the gardens need not be a concern.  There is plenty of natural food in the countryside at present but in a couple of weeks’ time the birds will be back at our garden feeders.  The winter visitors are two weeks later this year; only a few fieldfares and redwings have been seen.  In contrast swallows did leave early this year in mid-September.
This is a rather melancholy time of year and the news does not help but, as we fill our Christmas Child boxes, we can share in the pleasure they will bring.
Barbara 01625 421281

2008 SAMARITAN PURSE
CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES


Please can everyone make sure that the boxes are at St James’ Church by no later than Sunday 9th November.
Gawsworth Primary School children please ensure your boxes are at school no later than Friday, November 7th.  Late arrivals will miss the van.
The van is collecting all the boxes on Wednesday 12th November in the morning.  Thank you.
Shoe Box Sunday Children’s Service is on 2nd November at 9.30 am in St James’ Church.
Carole Townshend, 01260 224451

 

FRIENDS OF GAWSWORTH CHURCH (ST JAMES THE GREAT – Charity no.1099488)

Notice is hereby given for the Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday 1st December 2008 at 7,30 pm in the Church Meeting Room, next to the Rectory.
Your support would be welcomed and we therefore encourage all members to attend and anyone who is not a member but wishes to attend the meeting may join on the night prior to the meeting.  Life membership is open to any member of the public on payment of an annual membership fee of £5.  Forms can be found at the back of the Church or by getting in touch with the Secretary, Carole Townshend, Park Mount, Marton Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire Sk11 9EU, tel: 01260 224451.
All Trustees are standing for re-election.  Any new proposals for persons to join the Committee must be sent in writing to the Secretary, with signed agreement from the person you are proposing, no later than 25th November 2008.
Carole Townshend

Gawsworth Ramblers

 On Tuesday, November 18th, I have planned a local walk of 5/6 miles in the Kerridge area, lunching at the Lord Clyde, which has recently changed hands and has been recommended to me. We shall meet at  Church at 9.30 am.
A short distance of road walking brings us in to the Middlewood Way before joining the canal towpath to continue southwards. Fieldpaths to the west beckon, via Swanscoe Farm, to climb to Kerridge Saddle, descending to      Rainow village, to follow fieldpath contours in the lea of White Nancy to   Kerridge village to rejoin the canal, via Dawsons Farm, and road to the Lord Clyde. 
Please let Barry know of your intention to walk/lunch so that the            appropriate lunch arrangements can be made at the Lord Clyde.

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 The Ramblers Christmas Meal will be held on Thursday, December 18th at the Brownlow Inn, Brownlow – the cost will be £18.50 (including gratuities) and further details can be obtained from Barry on 01625 420018.

 

  

1st GAWSWORTH ST JAMES’ SCOUT GROUP

Fundraising News

Low down on the Hoe-Down!
A fantastic evening, the Barn Dance and Hog Roast raised just over £2,000. Many thanks to all involved in making it such a great night.  Special thanks to the Newton family, that barn had some makeover!
The next event to go with a bang will, of course, be our Firework & Bonfire Spectacular on 8th November.  Tickets are now on sale at Gawsworth Stores and there are savings to be made if you buy in advance.
At the end of November on Saturday 29th, The Stick will very kindly be performing for us at the Parish Hall in:
‘The Scouts Want A New Hut One Night Only Tour’
You all know what a good night they make it:  and with food by Jayne at Acorns and bar provided by Caroline & Andy from The Harrington you just have to be there!
Tickets on sale shortly at Gawsworth Stores.
Heartfelt thanks to Sharon for helping us with ticket sales for all our events time after time.
Look out for details of future events soon.
Gill Greenwood

 

WANTED

People willing to wash church communion linen.  We would like to start a rota.  Please see one of the Church Wardens if you are interested.
Jane Robertson

GAWSWORTH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

A Gawsworth WI trip to the National War Memorial near Burton-on-Trent was an emotional day and very moving.  It is in memory of all those killed in action since World War II and is a place we should all visit at least once.  A group of ex-servicemen from Cambridgeshire were also visiting and told us how they had fought in Malaya and Korea, two had been prisoners for two tortuous years.     Remembrance Day is only a few weeks away and the WI will be making tea and coffee in the Parish Hall after the service at the Gawsworth memorial.
David Bratt talked to Gawsworth WI about the protection and upkeep of the   footpaths of Northern England, possibly hoping that some of the ladies might join his course but probably most will tread their kitchen floors doing baking rather than treading many of the rougher paths, but he was fascinating and the walkers of the world will be grateful as they tramp along a smooth and            unobstructed route.
Three members went china painting with Swettenham WI, two painted beautiful, delicate and feminine boxes and the third painted a dark greenish with black blobs looking more like a medical haemorrhoid diagram than the intended of     olives.
The next meeting is on 4 November at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall.
Glenda Ogden, 01625 429281