Last updated 15:38, Thursday, 02 October 2008

AS from Monday, September 29, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons the Rev. Jeremy Thompson will be saying evening prayers at St Aidan’s, Fourstones at 4.30pm. All are welcome.

AT ALL Souls Tide we remember with thanks all those loved ones who have died.  This year the joint service with St John Lee will be held at St Peter’s Church, Newbrough, at 7pm on November 2, a day designated as All Saints’ Day. As far as possible, those who have lost loved ones over the past two years (whose funerals have been in the parish) will receive a personal invitation. If no invitation reaches you, we apologise – we know our list is not complete. The service is open to everyone – families and friends. If you would like us to remember by name someone you love who has died, no matter when or where, please contact Sheila Smith (01434) 603945 as soon as possible. We hope you will join us at the service.

THE monthly bowls competition was won by Matthew Barber with Dot Snowdon as runner-up. 

A SPECIAL thank you to everyone who attended or supported in any way the Country Company concert in the hall on Saturday evening. Thanks also to Norman and Ken Barber and George Shaw for their help with town hall matters. An excellent evening of country music, laughter and friendship was enjoyed by those who came along to support Fourstones with Warden Methodist Church and research into lung disease. Proceeds from this event and the forthcoming tea dance on October 11 will be split between both organisations. The tea dance will be held in the hall and, as usual, the band is the Garioch Blend from Aberdeen. Tickets are available from me on (01434) 674406.

ON SUNDAY morning the members of Fourstones with Warden Methodist Church welcomed back the Rev. David Archer and his wife, Judith.  Mr Archer was asked to dedicate the windows of the chapel at a special service. The fitting of the windows was made possible with money given to the chapel by the late Jack Charlton.

Mr Archer spoke about how he had been privileged to meet Jack and how Jack had a great love for the villages. Jack was a unique person who loved to hear of new projects and, where possible, would help out.

All around the villages there are traces of the legacy left by Jack and Frances Charlton and their kindness will never be forgotten.

Money from Miss. E. Bowman was also used to improve the church building.

Following the service refreshments were served and many happy memories discussed.