St James
AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
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Last updated Jul 31 21:41
Armed Forces
Revd Peter Scott would like to pass onto Mother’s Union members and the congregation of St James’ Church his thanks "on behalf of British Armed Forces thank you very much for the kindness of you all in sending parcels of books and sweets to the troops. If anyone would like to send more please contact Support our Soldiers and they will be able to arrange transport of it.” www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk
This was a letter sent to Mary Sumner House, Mothers’ Union headquarters to pass onto you all. MenZone
The July meeting of MenZone has been postponed to Monday 9 August.
Our annual croquet evening has been arranged again by Robert Haskins for Monday 9 August at the Ripon Spa Hotel (map). We shall meet there at 6.30pm. Croquet (tuition available!) will be followed by sandwiches and chips overloooking the lawns. You must bring soft shoes, i.e. shoes without sharp edges. Lifts can be arranged if you let me know whose coming. We need to know ASAP numbers for sandwiches in any case. Paul Lerch Thankyou
To everyone who helped to make last Sunday such a celebration for St James’ this was truly a joyous occasion. Thank you Congratulations!
To Colin and Audrey Spivey on their 40th wedding anniversary. We thank God for their life together and pray his blessing on them and their family for the future. Bob Greene elected to Parochial Church Council
At their last meeting the Parochial Church Council elected Bob Greene to fill the single vacancy remaining after the recent Annual Parochial Church Meeting. At the same time they also elected Bob to be a Deputy Church Warden. Bob led the successful fund raising for the repairs to the church fabric which are currently being carried out. Susan Armstrong appointed as Electoral Roll Officer
On behalf on the Parochial Church Council, the Standing Committee have appointed Susan Armstrong to succeed Avis Liversedge as the Electoral Roll Officer. Susan, who is a member of the Parochial Church Council, will now be the contact for all matters concerning the parish electoral roll and can be contacted through the Parish Office. Marmalade Jars
If you have any unwanted jars that could be used for Marmalade then please either bring them to Thursday coffee morning and give them to Mary Gray or alternatively please contact Mary directly. Thank you Church on the Corner Outing
20 members of the congregation and 2 visitors went on the community mini bus thanks to Alan Smith our driver to Hollin House where Bishop John’s wife Barbara welcomed us and showed us around the house and gardens and provided us with a lovely afternoon tea. We ended our visit with evening prayer in the Chapel. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all.
Church on the Corner offers a warm welcome to everyone at their services every Tuesday at 2pm. This is a short service following the traditions of St James and please join us after the service for tea, coffee and a friendly chat. Coffee Mornings
During August the following organisations will be holding coffee mornings on the following dates:-
| 5th August | Children’s Society |
| 12th August | St Gemma’s |
| 19th August | Wetherby Bowling Club |
| 26th August | RSPCA |
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed from Monday 26th July until Monday 2nd August. We are sorry for any inconvenience. The Tower Restoration Project
The Update on repairs to the Church Fabric and associated conservation work.
We have now been granted a Faculty by the Diocese to proceed with the work that is due to commence on 19th. April 2010 and is anticipated to take 4 months to complete.
In addition to the work previously announced, i.e. Repairs to the Tower, re-lining of the chancel parapet gutters, re-slating and insulation of the Chancel roof, repairs to masonry and repairs to the North and South Nave walls the contractor has quoted for the additional repair works to the flat roof areas and the South porch. This is at a cost which represents excellent value for money and is affordable. The PCC at their meeting of 23 March agreed that this work could be included in the project. In effect, we will be going ahead with all the recommendations for phased repairs and improvements submitted by the Architects.
The contractor is DMW Restoration Ltd. and they have undertaken to carry out the work with as little disruption to the normal "life" of the Church as possible.