Author: Marcus Evans
Flower Arranging Made Easy
On Wednesday November 8th, Tottington and District Horticultural Society are hosting a demonstration entitled “ Flower Arranging Made Easy “ by Rosemary Saunders
The event begins at 8 pm in Greenmount Old School, £2 admission including refreshments.
Everyone welcome
Julie Southworth
Greenmount Church Spire Funding
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You will probably have noticed that the church spire, the village landmark, was encased in scaffolding for a few months while contractors worked on it. After 156 years, inspection revealed that the spire and tower needed total repointing. The spire takes a battering from the rain and wind as it stands high above the village. Immediate action was required if the work was to be completed this year. The spire is a listed building so the repointing had to be done using lime mortar which can only be used when there is no risk of frost.
The cost of the work is substantial because of the complexity of scaffolding the spire plus the amount of pointing required. The cost totaled £100,000.
We are now fundraising. We had been expecting to repoint the back of the church this year and had budgeted for that. The spire repointing was not anticipated and so we need to raise funds.
We hope you might be able to help us in the repair of this village landmark.
Donations
Crowdfunding to Help fund the re pointing of the church spire on JustGiving
Cheques made payable to ‘Greenmount United Reformed Church’
c/o 101 Trimingham Drive, Bury BL8 1EL
Hewlett Court – Christmas Markets
Wednesday, November 8th
Talk/ demonstration by Rosemary Saunders
“ Flower Arranging Made Easy “ 8 pm
Greenmount Old School.
£2 pay on the door, including tea & biscuits & raffle ticket.
Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, November 7th our A.G.M. at 7.30 in Greenmount Old School.
Refreshments provided. We welcome members & anyone interested in our Society.
CHRISTMAS CRACKER – Christmas Fair
Saturday 25th November 11am – 3-30pm
Greenmount Old School Brandlesholme Road,
Greenmount BL8 4DS
Huge variety of stalls from local businesses and designer makers for one stop shopping for all your Christmas gifts.
With The Square Street Singers performing at 1.00pm and festive refreshments in the Cafe.
Visit Santa in his toy room 11-12 and 2-3pm
Entrance: Adults £l Children – Free
All Saints Day
Under warm candlelight our village church invites you to gather with family and friends to recall, reminisce and remember those who are no longer with us.
Visit Greenmount Church
Wednesday 1st November
Anytime between 6:30pm to 8:00pm
All are welcome to share in this meaningful occasion.
An opportunity to record the names of those we wish to remember and celebrate on our memorial tree inside the church.
The nights and days from October 31st to November 2nd belong together.
They mark the bringing in of the harvest and the preparation for the long nights of winter.
As flowers wither and leaves die we remember people who have died, both recently and long ago.
Join us for a heartfelt evening of reflection and music.
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Greenmount Church Spire
You will probably have noticed that the church spire, the village landmark, was encased in scaffolding for a few months while contractors worked on it. After 156 years, inspection revealed that the spire and tower were in need of total repointing. The spire takes a battering from the rain and wind as it stands high above the village. Immediate action was required if the work was to be completed this year. The spire is a listed building so the repointing had to be done using lime mortar which can only be used when there is no risk of frost.
The cost of the work is substantial because of the complexity of scaffolding the spire plus the amount of pointing required. The cost totalled £100,000.
We are now fundraising. We had been expecting to repoint the back of the church this year and had budgeted for that. The spire repointing was not anticipated and so we are needing to raise funds for that.
We hope you might be able to help us in the repair of this village landmark.
Donations
Crowdfunding to Help fund the re-pointing of the church spire on JustGiving
Cheques made payable to Greenmount United Reformed Church
c/o 101 Trimingham Drive, Bury BL8 1EL
Beacon Service
Dear All,
Please see attached some advice for those of you who know of someone who is living with Dementia. This has been provided by Beacon Services.
Lots of useful information.
Kind regards,
Julie Southworth
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