July 9^th. Prayer and short business meeting followed by a talk By Rev Christine Jewitt form Edenfield Methodist Church on her trip to Atlanta. Refreshments " American Tea"! 

August: Meal out to The Whitchaff , Townsend Fold.

September 10th. Prayers Business meeting Speaker Mrs Anne Cheetham                           

October 8^th . Prayers Business meeting. Followed by Speaker Mrs. Richards.  On wrapping gifts. Followed by refreshments.  

November14th   Prays Business meeting." A taste of Christmas"    This will be an opportunity for members to taste Fair Trade food. And also to purchase Fair Trade Christmas cards /gifts. 

December  Christmas Party. Coach and Horses. 

Other Events/ Meetings. Project 2008 MU Overseas Collecting boxes for our Lent giving We have continue to support the Children's Society. Boxes available from Diana.White all the year round. 

Quiet afternoon   Local Church venue 12noon -4-00pm with a Buffet Lunch Venue and date TBA   

Bolton Archdeaconry Festival   Mary Sumner Day 2-30pmSaturday 9^th. August St. Paul's , Walkden   

MU Road shows.   Various venues throughout the UK. Nearest to us Leeds Monday 23rdJune 2008 1-30 -430 pm travel by train suggested.

Manchester Diocese Festival   Sunday 28^th. September 3-30pm in the Cathedral. Deanery Festival possibly at All Saints TBA. 

Bolton Archdeaconry  is to hold 3 evenings presenting the MU to those who are not members . Cheese and wine refreshments . Our Deaneries presentation will be at Christ Church Walmersley 17^th. September 7-30pm.

 Wave of Prayer At the home of Mrs Alice Phoenix one of our indoor members Wednesday 21^st. May 10-30am -11-30 am.

 Advent Carol Service. St. Stephens Elton   2-30pm November 30^th. A busy year ahead

Yours in Jesus 

 Pam.

Report from March /April

On a recent trip to the Lakes John and I visited Rydal Mount home of William Wordsworth, and after a good cup of Coffee in the visitors centre we made our way in to the garden in the hope of seeing a "host of golden daffodils" in Dora's field, the old gardener told us we were a bit too early! But as compensation we did see plenty of snow drops and crocus, and the bird sung was wonderful. We were the only visitors that morning and the peace was a real blessing from God. I would think that as the middle of March approaches (and if they haven't been flattened by the recent gales) the daffodils should be in bloom.Thinking of March what a wonderful and happy family occasion our Mothering Sunday service was.  Mrs Anne Baker was admitted by the Rev David Evans to the Mothers Union and it was good to see so many of our MU members present and taking part in the service. It was quiet crowded at the front of church as we all gathered for this short service and to welcome Anne to the MU. A group of girls and boys from JAM club formed a flower procession and presented the flowers at the altar were they were placed and blessed . Then at the offertory the children came back to receive the basket of flowers and distributed them to members of congregation After the service we all enjoyed Simnel cake , sherry or tea and coffee .with juice and biscuits for the children. Thank you to all who made the day so special.  By the time you read this we will also have served tea for the Rose Queen At Home, played host to our Mums and Tots group with an Easter Celebration singing and stories followed by an Easter egg hunt and refreshments.Made and distributed 100 Easter egg cakes for Easter Sunday and hopefully have winners for the Children's Easter colouring competition! Pam Thomas Branch Leader.