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One Christmas when he was young our son received a beautiful wooden train set which had been made with care and attention to detail by my father-in-law. Among the same supply of presents was a Jack-In-A- Box and when it … Continue reading →

This text from 1 Thessalonians was very much in evidence at the meeting of the Study and Discussion Group on the 29th September. The guest speaker Paul Aberson from St. Laurence’s Church in Reading absolutely absorbed all those who attended … Continue reading →

The Harvest newsletter was published on Sunday 25th September in time for ‘Come to Church Sunday’. There are copies available in church or you can read it here: Harvest 2011

It is almost certain that we all grumble about something to a lesser or greater degree. A favourite topic for British people is the weather which has been described as too cold/hot, wet/dry, windy/enervating. British Rail has been known to … Continue reading →

The Study and Discussion Group members are holding their customary informal meeting in August. This is being arranged on the 18th in the Parish Centre at 7.45p.m. for 8.0p.m. The theme will be All On a Summer’s Evening and will include … Continue reading →

On Saturday 9th July The St Barnabas Encouragers helped Greyfriars Church celebrate their 700th anniversary.  Jessie and Harry, with the help of Brother Francis, told the story of Greyfriars history.  They then heard Richard, with the help of the stick … Continue reading →

School holidays – a bane or a blessing? With the approach of the long break during the “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer” keeping children and other members of the family occupied is often a challenge.  An interesting way in … Continue reading →

The Summer newsletter was published on Saturday 18th June. There are copies available in church or you can read it here: Summer 2011

A bric-a-brac item unsold after the 2011 Handyman sale was a decorative folder containing pictures and a brochure.  This commemorated a visit of the Queen and Prince Philip to Reading in 1978.  Included in the brochure were some pictures of … Continue reading →

Photos by Anne Mace and report by Jim Dunkley In our last newsletter there was an article headed ‘ The Kilimanjaro Climb ‘ which reported that we were organising an eight mile walk to raise money for one of the … Continue reading →