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Agbrigg / Belle Vue
Community news - Agbrigg
ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: Services Monday, January 29 9am communion (said), 10.15am service of the word with children’s group. Every Monday and Wednesday at 8.30am morning prayer. Wednesday, February 1, 9.30am communion. Everyone welcome to all services. Can you spare an hour or two to volunteer at St Catherine’s. Volunteers wanted in many areas, gardening, cleaning, office and reception, elderly day care, and many more. If you would like to help contact Helen or Lisa. Community cafe open every day serving two-course lunch, drinks and snacks. Free transport for those unable to come alone. Rooms of various sizes available to hire for your events. Catering also available for funerals, weddings, parties and meetings. For weddings, funerals and baptisms contact the vicar Rev Collings. For more information of any of the above call 01924 211130, email lisa@stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk www.facebook.com/StCaths
Alverthorpe
Community news - Alverthorpe
ST PAUL’S CHURCH: This Sunday is the church’s big patronal festival as it is the day the conversion of St Paul is being remembered. All the uniform groups will join in this special parade service with the cubs playing an active part in what used to be known as ‘bring a torch’ Sunday, when everyone shone their torches on the person portraying St Paul. The congregation of St Michael’s Church will also be present for this special event and everyone is welcome to attend and bring a torch if they wish. Please note the special time of 10am.
Crigglestone
Community news - Crigglestone
DEADLINE: Items need to be received by Monday at 9pm for publication that week. Any items received after this time will not be included in the column.
Eastmoor
Community news - Eastmoor
TRINITY SERVICE: The 10.45am service at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday will be led by Margaret Bendle of Horbury. There will be a lunch served after the service at 12.30pm. There will be no evening service at Trinity today.
Horbury
Community news - Horbury
ROTARY WALK: Following the success of last year’s Rotary Navigation sponsored walk, local rotary clubs Horbury and Ossett Phoenix, Mirfield, Ossett, Dewsbury, Brighouse, Elland and Sowerby Bridge have come together and arranged another walk on Sunday, April 1. The route runs from Horbury through to Sowerby Bridge, approximately twenty miles, with six optional start or finish points, walks of about four miles upwards are available. Registered walkers can take advantage of transport to their preferred start point for example begin in Dewsbury and walk back to Horbury. You can enter as individuals or as a family and forms need to be completed by March 23. You can see more info on www.rotarynavigation.co.uk. All monies raised in aid of Forget Me Not children’s Hospice, Wakefield, Kirkwood and Overgate Hospices.
Kettlethorpe
Community news - Kettlethorpe
DEADLINE: Items need to be received by Monday at 9pm for publication that week. Any items received after this time will not be included in the column.
Lupset
Community news - Lupset
HOSPICE: The Lupset and Thornes Fundraising Group is holding a coffee morning at St James’ Church, Denby Dale Road tomorrow from 10am to 11.30am. Entrance is just 75p.
Ossett
Community news - Ossett
THE KING’S WAY CHURCH: The address at the evening service at Christ Church last Sunday was given by Methodist minister Rev Mike Jones. There will be no coffee morning on Saturday, February 4 as the church will be used for the United Reformed Church secretary’s support day. There will be a coffee morning at Ossett War Memorial Community Centre for the Elizabethans. The church will be open for prayer and meditation on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Services on Sunday, January 29 will be conducted at 10.30am by Rev Mike Jones and 6pm by Rev JM Gill of Castleford.
Outwood
Community news - Outwood
DEADLINE: Please email or phone me (please note new phone number) by a deadline of Sunday 6pm this week, for next week’s submission.
Stanley / Lofthouse
Community news - Stanley
FRIENDS OF STANLEY MARSH: Join the Friends of Stanley Marsh tomorrow as they take part in the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Bird Watch from the comfort of the rangers’ hut. Binoculars will be provided and help will be on hand to identify birds. Please meet at the Rangers hut, in the Stanley Marsh car park for a 10am start. Further information from stanleymarsh@hotmail.co.uk
Sandal
Community news - Sandal
EUGENIE FORREST: St Paul’s Church was packed for the funeral service of this lovely lady last Friday .
Walton
Community news - Walton
HAVERCROFT PARISH COUNCIL: The next meeting of Havercroft-with-Cold Hiendley Parish Council will be held in Havercroft and Ryhill Community Learning Centre on Wednesday, February 8, at 7pm. The council have been successful in gaining re-accreditation as a Quality Parish Council.
Wrenthorpe
Community news - Wrenthorpe
WRENTHORPE GARDENING CLUB: The first meeting of 2012 will take place on Wednesday, February 1 at 7.30pm, in Wrenthorpe Village Hall. The speaker is Dr Derek Maitland, his topic is Growing Dahlias. The competition classes are 1. A winter plant arrangement; 2. Any other horticultural exhibit. Visitors and new members are warmly welcome. Visitors are charged £1 for an evening’s entertainment or if you wish to join, the annual membership fee is £5.
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Weather for Wakefield
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South west
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