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Citizens Advice Vacancies
Citizens Advice are advertising two posts which are crucial to Citizens Advice being able to meet local demand for our advice in coming months. Please click below for links to the two job descriptions and ways to apply. The closing date is 3rd August so not much time to get applications in. Volunteering and Training Manager Advert Advice Service Manager advert
Fairtrade Face Masks
Now we will need to be wearing face coverings when shopping I’m very pleased to announce that I am selling Traidcraft Face masks, at £4 each. My sister and brother in law kindly modelled them for me and my first order was bought almost entirely by my family. I’ve got a new supply due any day now so get in touch soon to avoid disappointment. They are double layered washable cotton with an opening for a 3rd filter layer, such…
Coming Back To Church – please fill in this short survey
We are looking in to the safety and practicalities of opening our church buildings for public worship and would very much value your responses to two very simple questions which are included in this survey. Please click the link, read the information and respond to the questions. Then submit the form. Thank you – it will be most helpful as we take the next steps. Coming Back To Church short survey
Traidcraft – Bargains to be had!
As lock down restrictions ease you may be looking forward to inviting friends into your garden for a catch up. I’ve got some Fairtrade Half Price Offers to help you give your guests a treat! Fruit and Oat Cookies, now only £1 ( best before 14th July) Stem Ginger Cookies, now only £1 ( best before 4th August) FairBreak Chocolate Chip Cookies, now only 60p (best before 27th August) Medium Roast Freeze Dried Coffee, now only £2.30 ( best before…
Alton Community Recycled Creative planter project – any one have any ideas?
Alton Town Council has set up this project for local businesses and organisations to join in with and support. Does anyone have any good ideas or materials we can use to so we can create a planter to be displayed around town? Please see the poster below for some lovely colourful ideas.
Job Advert – Alton Foodbank Manager
The Alton Foodbank is seeking to recruit a foodbank manager for 14 hours a week on a permanent contract. Please see the attached job description/service spec for further details. If you would like to apply then please complete the attached application form & return it by 5pm Friday 3rd July by email to: trustees@alton.foodbank.org.uk. It is anticipated that interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 13th July. Informal enquiries welcome – please contact Ian Dane (foodbank manager) on tel: 07768 711679…
Churches reopening for private prayer! Please see poster for set opening times
To ensure the safety of all visitors to the church, anyone visiting our churches must: Comply with the current social distancing guidelines, so please keep 2 metres from anyone else in the church There will be guidance in each church to follow for example where you are able to sit, hand washing etc
01420 579015 – Share to people without the internet
If you know any family or relatives who do not have access to the internet but would enjoy hearing our Sunday Service, please pass this number to them. It is local rate number. Some people are missing the connection to Church but are not able access YouTube or Facebook. Calling this number will help them stay in touch with us.
The Upper Room – 24 hours of prayer! Pentecost 2020
Please join us virtually for 24 hours of prayer in the Upper Room. This Saturday, beginning at 9am, members of clergy from the diocese will be hosting an hour of prayer each over 24 hours. The schedule of who is praying at what time can be found here
Quiz answers are in!
If you took part in the spring quiz and want to know how well you did, click here for the answers!
Thy Kingdom Come – Download the app now and follow the prayers each day
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus. This app will give you information and prayers for each day during this time. You can begin to ‘light up the world’ and get thinking of who you could be praying for during this time. Saturday 30th May – join us for virtually for 24 hours of prayer in the Upper…