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Get into The Mix at Shaw’s festival Open invitation to lunch in Freshbrook
Whether you’re tiny or tall, teenage or more mature, there’s plenty for you If you’re over 60 and you live in West Swindon, then don’t wait to be asked
to do and enjoy at Shaw’s own festival on Saturday 22 June. to join the informal monthly lunch club in Freshbrook.
The event, which runs from noon Workshops include expert tuition There is an open invitation to go along to the Open House Lunch on the
to 6pm, is organised by the Emerge from a Brazilian dance teacher, pup- first Tuesday of every month (except August) at Freshbrook Evangelical
youth project, based at Trinity pets, singing and drumming. Church in Worsley Road.
Church, and supported by volunteers In the performance zone there Everyone meets for coffee at around 10.45am, ready for an 11.15am start.
from other local churches. will be live dance and drama per- There’s usually a quiz, some singing and a guest speaker talking about an
This year there are new venues and formances, St Mary’s Ukulele Band, aspect of the Christian faith, before a two-course lunch followed by coffee
attractions, including a market place James Green Drummers and Singers, or tea afterwards. The cost is just £2.50.
in the church hall where you can get and Crowdy’s Hill School. For details call the church office on 01793 873050, but there is no formal
crafty by icing cupcakes with Redsky And look out for a special ap- membership and no need to book.
Cakes, or make jewellery. Old favou- pearance by the ever-popular Jake
rites such as sumo suits and a bungee the Juggler. Time to give your marriage an MOT
run return again this year. For teenagers, there is a Chat ’n’
Chill Zone with Swindon Youth for Two West Swindon Churches are working together to give couples the
TERRY WINTER Christ with DVD clips and discus- chance to look at the key ingredients for a successful marriage in a seven
week course starting on Monday 3 June, 7.30pm, at the DeVere Village
sions on youth topics.
MONUMENTAL STONEMASON The day ends with a festival show- Hotel, Shaw Ridge.
New memorials - Additional inscriptions case from 5pm to 6pm. The course being
Old memorials cleaned and renovated run jointly by Gateway
Free estimates • BRAMM accredited Entry on the door costs just £1.50
Over 25 years’ experience each or £5 per family. Under 5s free. Church and the West
Tel: 01793 861035 or 07935 309644 Contact Claire Camm on 07981 Swindon Ecumenical
email: [email protected] 951381 for more details Partnership of Churches
is for couples who have
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Services 11am Eventful, contemporary worship ting of a course like this is important for discussion between couples.
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West Swindon & The Lydiards

Church Partnership

Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
Westlea Church, Westlea School: 10.00am
St Mary’s Lydiard Tregoze -
the church in the park: 10.00am
All Saints’ Lydiard Millicent -
the church in the village: 10.30am
Holy Trinity, Shaw: 10.30am
Toothill Church: 10.30am
For details of these and our other services
call the Partnership Office on 01793 874221
Email: [email protected] Website: www.wswinlyd.org.uk
Anglican • Baptist • Methodist • United Reformed Church
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