NEWS SPROUGHTON TODDLERS CHRISTMAS FAYRE 2016 Sunday, December 11 Noon-4pm in the Tithe Barn A combined event for Sproughton church and school. All the usual features such as: •
The Grand Draw for six Christmas Hampers (tickets now on sale) •
Bottle Stall and Tombola
It seems that the only way Sproughton Toddlers can continue next year is if enough parents, grandparents and helpers can reliably commit to regular but occasional supervision so that a rota system can be set up to share the supervisor role.
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Refreshments all day long
There are two main tasks:
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Father Christmas in his grotto
Cup cakes and biscuits to be decorated
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Christmas Stall and Iced Fruit Cake Raffle
Games of skill, guessing and luck to entertain you •
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE Many readers will know that Tony and Rosie Wilcox have recently retired from their valued and long-standing roles running Sproughton Toddlers. In discussions between the parents, it is clear that we all lead busy lives and the obligations which having children or grandchildren bring mean that regular commitment to supervise the weekly sessions is not possible for any single individual or couple. The future of the group as an important social and learning activity for young children and parents is currently uncertain beyond the end of 2016.
Handbell Ringing and Carol Singing •
And much, much more!
ALL WE NEED NOW – IS YOU! There will be no Morning Market on December 10
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Arriving at the Church Hall in Lower Street at about 8.45am, half an hour before the session starts at 9.15am to open up the hall and set out the room
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Helping to clear away at the end of the session (currently 11.15am), ensuring the hall is left clean, tidy and safe for other users
There are other occasional ancillary jobs like maintaining a register, organising outings, obtaining supplies for refreshments and for restocking disposables like nappies, wipes and bags and reporting to the church’s annual meeting, but these can be separately undertaken by other volunteers if the group remains viable. In order to determine if a future is possible, a public meeting of interested people is being called for Friday, December 16 at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the Church Hall. Please make every effort to attend if you are a user of the toddler group, either current or potential, or an adult with time and the interest to get involved. It would be very helpful if you could let us know if you intend to be there by texting your name in advance to 07578 552324. It is important to stress that without a resolution to this dilemma, Sproughton Toddlers will close its doors at the end of this year.
A PLEA FOR HOSPITALITY If you are aged 40 - 74 and have not had a stroke or been diagnosed with heart disease,
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A Russian friend who teaches English to adults in St Petersburg is planning to bring a group here next summer and I have the task of finding accommodation for them in local households. The dates are expected to be from around July 9/10 for two weeks. The request is for bed, breakfast, a packed lunch and an evening meal. They are coming in order to learn more about our country and culture, improve their English, and because they genuinely regard a visit to this country as ‘the trip of a lifetime’. If you think you might be able to help in any way, please contact me for more details. Thank you. The Rev Tony Wilcox, 58 Sproughton Court, Sproughton IP8 3AJ 01473 461561 / tony.wilcox@caringhandsru.org
HELP FUND A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE AT ALL SAINTS
Arrange your NHS Health Check If you are aged 40-74 and have not had a stroke or been diagnosed with heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney disease or diabetes then you are eligible for a free NHS health check.
Dear Friends In 2014 we had a generous donation in response to a plea to help with purchasing a real Christmas Tree for All Saints Church Sproughton. The tree provided a beautiful backdrop to the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany festivities that we hosted.
To arrange the check please contact your registered GP practice who will be able to make an appointment for you. Alternatively, you can also contact OneLife Suffolk to arrange the check for you on 01473 718193.
If you are willing to help with sponsoring a smaller tree (6-7ft) for beside the altar in 2016, or you have a Christmas tree growing in your garden that you would be prepared to donate, we would be very grateful. Please contact The Rev Annette (807674) or Michael Earey (742766).
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