CHURCH IN WEST BRETTON: Last Sunday, Canon Stephen Kelly was celebrant and preacher for holy communion. Lessons were read by Judith Brearton and Hilary Sharp. Judith Brearton was sidesperson, Hilary Sharp was Steward and Peter Bowers was organist. Church flowers were arranged by Judith Brearton. This Sunday at 10.30am, Deacon Jane Paine will conduct morning worship.

OVER 50S CLUB: On Wednesday last week members of Bretton Over 50s Club enjoyed a coach outing to the Derbyshire market town of Bakewell and the weather proved to be very favourable. The rain came as members gathered for the return journey. Raffle prize winners were Sylvia Sunderland and Jean NIchols. Next Wednesday there will be the September social afternoon in the Village Hall. 

COLLATION OF THE DEAN OF BIRMINGHAM: Members of the congregations of the Churches of Woolley and West Bretton will join others from Huddersfield and Barnsley for a trip to Birmingham Cathedral on Saturday September 4 for the Collation of Canon Catherine Ogle as Dean of Birmingham Cathedral. Canon Ogle was Priest in Charge of Woolley with West Bretton from 1995 to 2001, before moving to Huddersfield Parish Church.

CONCERT: Tickets are available for "An Afternoon of Gilbert & Sullivan" to be given by the Wakefield Gilbert & Sullivan Society on Sunday September 5 at 3pm at the Church in West Bretton. Tickets cost £4 and can be obtained from Leonard Bartle on 01924 830220 and include cheese and wine.

CRIGGLESTONE COMMUNITY PLAN STEERING GROUP: Are you interested in the future of the Crigglestone/Newmillerdam areas? A new group, funded by the Big Lottery and Rural Action Yorkshire, is preparing a Community Plan for the Crigglestone parish area and is currently planning a series of consultation events with schools and community groups. The group welcomes new members. For more information, contact janet@mitchell.me.uk or 01924 373487.

MAYOR'S AWARD: Nominations are sought for the Mayor's Award run by Wakefield Council and Barnardos. The awards seek to reward young people who have made a significant contribution to their community. If you would like to nominate someone, contact 01977 722020 before 30 September 2010.

SECRETS OF SECKAR: Join the ranger on Sunday from 1pm-3pm or a short walk around Seckar Wood to discover its history and what makes it such a special place today. Involves walking on uneven surfaces. Meet in Seckar Wood car park on Seckar Lane for a 1pm start.

CRIGGLESTONE METHODIST CHURCH: At the Fellowship meeting on Thursday a coffee morning, bring and buy sale and quiz were held in aid of the Pakistan flood disaster fund. This raised £171. The service on Sunday was conducted by Mrs Sandra Oldroyd. Readers were Jean Newton and Jean Froggett. Flowers were donated by Pauline Limb.

COMMUNITY LEARNING
CENTRE: Enrol now for the following new courses at the Kettlethorpe High School Community Learning Centre: ECDL Advanced Word processing, ECDL Advanced Spreadsheet, New CLAIT, Digital Cameras (4 week course). Don't forget the free Internet Café open during the day and into the evening. Friendly staff available to assist. For further information contact: Tel 229071, e-mail info@khsclc.co.uk or visit the website www.khsclc.co.uk