Ladies Friendship Circle
The LFC was formed over 40 years ago and still has members who were involved in those early meetings. It is an important part of the work of Christ Church and offers friendship and support to all members. The meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7.45 pm in the church foyer and start with devotions. Programmes are varied, speakers on a variety of subjects, musical evenings, outings and faith suppers to name a few of the activities. Visits are also exchanged with the United Reformed Ladies Monday Club and St John's Church Ladies group. In recent years, members have taken over the programme during the summer weeks providing light- hearted entertainment 'eats' giving the committee members a well earned rest. The Friendship Circle celebrates its anniversary each October with a Saturday coffee morning and special service on the Sunday with members taking part.
Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 Programme
DATE |
SPEAKERS |
DEVOTIONS |
TEA ROTA |
26th August 2.30 pm |
Visit to Aileen Middleton's house 198 Curzon Street |
- |
- |
2nd September |
Bank Holiday Week - No meeting |
- |
- |
9th September at 7.30pm |
Mr Bowley from Trinity - Street Pastors |
Eileen |
Margaret B & Margaret G |
16th September at 7.30pm |
Malcolm Brookbanks |
Pauline |
Brenda & Kath |
23rd September at 7.30pm |
Tim Roger - History of Willersley Castle |
Violet |
Anne & Jennifer |
30th September at 7.30pm |
Mr & Mrs Lee |
Margaret B |
Pauline & Betty D |
7th October 2.30 pm |
Arrange Coffee Morning for 9th October |
Eileen |
Violet & Gwen |
Saturday 9th October 10 - 12 |
Coffee Morning |
- |
Church Foyer |
Sunday 10th October |
Ladies weekend service 10.30 am in Church |
- |
- |
14th October 2.30 pm |
Members Afternoon |
Margaret G |
Audrey & Jean |
21st October 2.30 pm |
Rev Chris Gray |
Speaker |
Margaret B & Kath |
28th October 2.30 pm |
Jane Gibson - Making Christmas cards 2 @ 50p a card |
Olive C
|
Jennifer & Eileen |
4th November 2.30 pm |
PC Howitt showing 2 films - Beat officer for Long Eaton |
Violet |
Margaret G & Brenda |
11th November 2.30 pm |
40's Afternoon - Food bring wartime type food and recipes |
Eileen |
Audrey & Jean |
18th November 2.30 pm |
David Brown 'Open The Book' |
Margaret B |
Violet & Gwen |
25th November 2.30 pm |
Godfrey Graver |
Olive C |
Jennifer & Margaret B |
2nd December 2.30 pm |
Carols |
- |
Committee |
9th December 2.30 pm |
Susan & Len Prior 'Pass the Parcel' - more than just a game! |
Speakers |
Kath & Margaret G |
16th December 2.30 pm |
Rev Stuart Bell |
Speaker |
Brenda & Betty D |
23rd Decemnber |
No Meeting. Christmas Holiday |
- |
Happy Christmas to All !!! |
30th December |
No Meeting. Christmas Holiday |
- |
Happy New Year to All !!! |
6th January 2011 2.30 pm |
New Year Party- Faith Tea |
Margaret B |
Catering Committee |
13th January 2.30 pm |
Open Meeing - Viv Gray. Justice for Palestine and Israel |
Speaker |
Eileen & Jennifer |