What a lovely day we had for our SUMMER FAYRE when we raised over £500 for the work of the Salvation Army in Coltishall. Thank you to all of you who came along and supported us.

Our Coffee Evening in August will be held at 81 Arthurton Road, Spixworth on Tuesday, 12th commencing at 7pm and there will be a cake stall and a bring and buy stall. You will be very welcome at this Coffee Evening to raise funds for the Salvation Army in Coltishall.

September is our Annual Appeal month when we will be knocking on your door to ask for a contribution to the work of The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom. The theme this year is ‘Belief in Action’ which reflects the fact that we are a Christian church that is putting its belief into action within the community. We have over 80 residential centres and many more community based programmes. Next to Social Services the Salvation Army is the largest Social Work organisation running Addiction Services, Children and Families Services, Community Services, Elderly Care Services, Emergency Services, Homelessness Services, Life Long Learning, National Monitoring and Evaluation Scheme, Prison Ministries, Red Shield Defence Services, Special Needs Services and Health Care. Please give generously to help the continuation of this vital work.

The Over 60’s Club will take place each Monday in August and September EXCEPT the Bank Holiday Monday 25th August commencing at 2.30pm. Enquiries contact Anne Beaver – 737326.

Mini-Market with Light Refreshments (good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, etc) will be held on Tuesdays, 5th and 19th August and 2nd and 16th September from 9.30am till 11.30am. (Tel: 01603 737326).

Coffee Mornings will be held on Tuesdays, 12th and 26th August and 9th, 23rd and 30th September from 9.30am till 11.30am. Why not come along and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea!) and a chat.

Luncheon Club will take place each Wednesday in August and September at 12.30pm. If you know anyone who would benefit from attending this Luncheon Club (transport can be arranged) or if you would like to attend yourself, please contact Envoy on 737152.

On Sunday 3rd August there will be no afternoon meeting at our hall as we will be going to Sloley Methodist Church to lead an open air service there commencing at 2.30pm.

Kevin & Margaret Cobbold and Graham & Elayne Green from Diss will be leading our meetings on Sunday 17th August at 11am and 3pm and Envoy Brian Bassingthwaighte will be leading the 11am meeting on Sunday 24th August. Why not come along and share with us and our friends?

Our Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday 7th September with our meetings at 11am and 3pm. Our Harvest Supper followed by the Auction of produce will take place on Monday 8th September at 7pm. Tickets for this can be obtained from Daphne Blake (736774) at a cost of £2.50 Adults/£2 Children.

The Ecumenical Songs of Praise will be held on Sundays 31st August and 28th September at 6.30pm – this is open to anyone and you would be made very welcome. Come along and sing your favourite hymn.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP will be held on Monday, 22nd September at 8pm. Joan Cook from Sheringham will be presenting ‘My Story in Song’. If you have never been to one of our meetings, or you used to attend, you would be especially welcome to come along and share with us. Our meetings are very friendly and informal and are open to any lady – you do not have to belong to the Salvation Army to attend. (Tel: Sue Blackburn – 737495 for more information).

PLEASE NOTE – our CHRISTMAS FAYRE will take place on Saturday, 15th November from 11am to 2pm.

Sue Blackburn