Posts from October 2019
Eco Church on the move
We are planning to install cycle racks at all our churches and halls as a first step to getting members and visitors to consider using their bikes more. If any riders would like to help choose the best racks and decide where they should go please contact John Hubbard at john.mkh@outlook.com
Alton Foodbank
A very big thank you to all who have contributed to the food bank, your gifts are certainly helping others. In the last 6 months the demand is 40% up on last year. We have had 196 vouchers presented and handed out food for 538 people totalling over 5 tonnes. Peter
£205.52 raised for the Children’s Society
THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY ALL SAINTS CHURCH BOX HOLDERS. At the Box Opening & Coffee Morning on Saturday 19th October we raised £205.52 for this worthwhile cause. Thank you to all who attended, brought their boxes to be counted, those who helped with Counting etc. Raffle & Refreshments. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Judy Brown.
Knitting enthusiasts – Christmas Angels
Last year 500 knitted angels with a Christmas message to come to a Church service were placed around the town. All knitters are invited to make more. Patterns are at the back of the churches. Thank you
CYC Quiz – pick up your copy from church
The fiendish CYC quiz is back! Be ready to scratch your head, and stretch those brain cells to the limit!! Available after services from Joy Windsor or Sue Dell.
Keep collecting for Alton Foodbank
We are keeping our thoughts and celebrations for Harvest throughout October. As part of this we ask that you keep bringing items to our churches for distribution to Alton Foodbank. Please do be generous.
Community Market raised £497
Well done to all those involved in the Monthly Community Market held at The Parish Centre. This month a whopping £497 was raised. We look forward to the next one on 2nd November between 9am and 12noon.
Macmillan Coffee Morning at St Lawrence Church – £486.94 raised!
A fabulous amount raised at the Macmillan Coffee morning. Big thanks to Carol, Maureen, Gwen and gang. So many lovely cakes sold and donated.
POTR Free Cycle
Following up from our Eco-Church launch last week, why not sign up to the POTR Freecycle group. Contact Julie Howe for more information on familyhowe@talktalk.net. A great way to strengthen local community ties and promote environmental sustainability and reuse.