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Church organised events 6th – 9th November

For other events  organised by outside organisations  see ‘Whats Happening at The Drive’ on our Home page.

Tues 6th Nov, 2.15 for 2.30  Mens Group Fellowship. 

Jacqueline Buksh, ‘Living in China’

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Wed. 7th Nov.    2.15 pm Ladies Fellowship. 

Alan Banes, ‘Remembering when we’d never had it so good’’.

Church Road to join us.

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Wed 7th      4 pm. Choir RehearsalImage result for choir rehearsal clip artNew Members Welcome.

Thurs 8th Nov. 12pm   Tai Chi, gentle exercise for all. Image result for tai chi gentle exercise clip art

Friday 9th Nov.  10.30 am – 12 Coffee Morning.

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  All Welcome. Do come along to our popular busy coffee morning and while you’re here have a look at Ernest & Eileen’s stall for that item you have always been looking for. Just call in or stay a while.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE, JOIN US FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EVENTS

 

by Ray

Worship Wed. 31st October at 12 pm. & Sunday 4th November at 9 am. & 10.30 am

Wed. 31st  12 pm Mid Week Service.

Do come along to this short service, very  much  appreciated by those who attend.  It lasts about 25 minutes.  Coffee/tea available afterwards if you can stay.  The church is open from 11 am.  Or just come for the Service at 12 pm.

Sunday 4th November: 9 am ‘said’ Holy Communion.

A short service lasting 25 – 30 minutes.

Led by Rev. Stephen Heath.

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Sunday 4th November: 10.30 am. – Service for All Souls Day:  

Led by Mr Richard Golding, Organist: Mr Nigel Ogden,

An opportunity to remember in love and thanksgiving all those whom we have loved and lost awhile, including by the prayerful lighting of memorial candles if you wish.

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This service lasts about an hour and includes hymn singing. We would love to see you do come along and if you have time join us for coffee/tea & biscuits in the Community room after the service.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Church Organised Events 30th October – 2nd November 2018

For other events  organised by outside organisations  see ‘Whats Happening at The Drive’ on our Home page.

Tues 30th Oct.  2.15 for 2.30  Mens Group Fellowship.

Mr Richard Golding

Refreshments at 2.15 followed by presentation at 2.30 pm. Do join us you do not have to be a church member.

Wed. 31st     12pm Mid Week Service.

Do come along to this short service, very  much  appreciated by those who attend.  It lasts about 25 minutes.  Coffee/tea available afterwards if you can stay.  The church is open from 11 am.  Or just come for the Service at 12 pm.

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This Wednesday at 12 pm.

2.15 pm Ladies fellowship. 

Hilda Speakman, ‘A life on the Tills’

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All welcome. You don’t have to belong to the church.  Tea & biscuits during the afternoon.

4 pm. Choir Rehearsal.

Thurs 1st Nov. 12pm   Tai Chi, gentle exercise for all. 

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2 —3.30 pm. Social Afternoon.

Beetle. Everyone is welcome.

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Friday 2nd Nov.  10.30 am – 12.  Coffee Morning.

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Do come and join our busy coffee morning.  We would love to see you..  Last Friday we must have had 50 – 60 regulars and visitors.  Some just call in for a quick drink others stay a while. Everybody welcome.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.  Come along to any or all of the above activities.

 

by Ray

Worship Sunday 28th October at 10.30 am.

Worship today will be led by Rev Stephen Heath.

Organist Dr Kevin Morgan.

Do come and join us for this service. We would love to see you.  It lasts about an hour  You will be very welcome.

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ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

 

by Ray

Church Organised Events 23rd – 26th October

For non Church events see ‘Whats Happening at The Drive’ on our Home page.

October 2018  This Week at The Drive

Tues 23rd:-    2.15 for 2.30  Mens Group Fellowship. 

Board Games & Conversation.

Do come and join us.  We are a small group of about a dozen and would love to.welcome new people. You don’t need to belong to the Church.  Tea & coffee at the start. We generally have a speaker but today we are trying something new.  We hope that you can come along. You’re invited.

Wed. 24th:-  2.15 pm Ladies fellowship. 

Beryl Crossley, ‘Methodist Women in Britain’

Come and join us, all welcome.  Tea/coffee served during the afternoon.

              

4 pm. Choir Rehearsal

See Kevin, Nigel or Ernest if you are interested in singing with us.

Thurs 25th:   12 – 1pm   Tai Chi, gentle exercise for all.

Friday 26th   10.30 am – 12   Coffee Morning.

All Welcome. Do come along.  This is always a busy morning.  Do come and join us either to just drop in for a quick drink or to stay a while. Have a look at Ernest & Eileen’s stall while you are here, you might find the item you’ve been looking for.

 ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE. Join us for any or all of the above activities.

 

 

                        

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Ray

Worship Sunday 21st October 10.30 am

Our Sunday Morning Worship this week is led by Rev Joan Edwell and includes Holy Communion.

Organist Dr Kevin Morgan.

We do hope that you can  join us for this service.  You will be very welcome.

The Service generally lasts about an hour, and then, if you have the time, enjoy coffee/tea and biscuits with us in the Community Room .

Our usual congregation is between 60 – 70 but we would love to increase this number so come by yourself or with a friend.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Church organised events 16th – 19th October

You are welcome to join us at any of these events whether you are a church goer or not.

Tuesday 16th 2.15 for 2.30 The Mens Group Fellowship.

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This week;- Nigel Ogden – ‘The Blackpool Organists’

Tea/ coffee at 2.15 followed by the presentation at 2.30 pm. Do come along.

Wednesday 17th. 2.15 pm Ladies Fellowship.

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This week:- Margaret Mason – ‘The Florist’

Tea/coffee available during the afternoon. You will be welcome, come along.

Wednesday 17th 4 pm. Choir Rehearsal in the Community Room.

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If you enjoy singing and would like to join a choir why not come along and talk to Kevin, Nigel or Ernest?

Thursday 18th 12 – 1 pm. Tai Chi. Gentle Exercise for all.

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Come along and give it a try.

Thursday 18th 2 – 3.30 pm. Social Afternoon.

This week;- A DVD

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All Welcome.

Friday 19th October 10.30 – 12 pm. Our regular Friday Coffee Morning.

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You’re invited to our very popular Friday coffee morning. It’s very popular with our regulars, holiday makers and visitors. Enjoy hot coffee/tea and biscuits in a busy friendly environment.  Just call in or stay a while you will be very welcome.  You could also browse Ernest & Eileen’s stall for that item you have always been looking for. Give it a try.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE. JOIN US FOR ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES.

For activities organised by outside organisation scroll down on our home page.

by Ray

Coming Soon, Nigel Ogden Concert 3rd November 2 pm.

Sat 3rd Nov. 2 pm.  Nigel Ogden is giving a Concert, Here at The Drive to raise money for Action for Children. Please come along and be entertained.  Entry £10 inc. interval refreshments.

‘The Organist Entertains’

Do come and enjoy being entertained by this exceptional organist.  Nigel  presented ‘The Organist Entertains’ for over 30 years on BBC Radio 2  .

 

by Ray

Coffee Morning Friday 12th, 10.30 am. – 12 noon

This is our regular Friday Coffee Morning in the Community Room, popular with visitors and regulars. We hope that you can come and join us – just call in or stay a while.  Come with a friend or be brave and come by yourself. Give it a try !

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Come along and enjoy a hot cup/beaker of tea or coffee, biscuits and good company.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Worship 14th October 10.30 am

This week our worship is led by Rev Alan Clark.

Organist: Mr Nigel Ogden.

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Do come and join us, we would love to see you.  Come by yourself or with a friend.  We often have visitors & holidaymakers joining our congregation with our average attendance between 65 and 80.  Enjoy coffee/tea with us in the Community Room after the service.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE. Come along and give it a try.

by Ray