News and views from the Huddersfield district

Apr 27 2009 By Express and Chronicle

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BIRDSEDGE

Plans are well under way for a grand opening of the newly re-furbished village hall and on next Saturday (from 1-4pm) it will be open to view. It has been closed since September last year. The committee did most of the initial work in taking out fittings, taking down walls and generally getting it ready for the builders to start demolition work in October. Only from February 2009 did it begin to look promising as the building work got underway. All regular activities will be back in the hall from Tuesday May 5 and the committee hopes that everyone will be as pleased with the work as they are.

There will be a Car Boot Sale at Fairleigh Farm, Birdsedge, in the morning next Sunday to raise funds for the hall. Call 01484-604289 to book. The first evening concert in the new hall will be Roger Davies and Midnight Special on Saturday May 2. The first Luncheon Club will be on Thursday May 7 from 11.30am and the annual plant sale will be on Saturday May 16 from 10am. Wind In The Willows the musical, will be staged on Sunday May 17– ring 01484-604289 for tickets.

Malcolm Jacobs took Sunday service, painting a picture for the children to guess what it was – very similar to the pictures Rolf Harris used to do on his Saturday evening show (do you know what it is yet?). This was likened to the life of Jesus where only after until his death and resurrection could all the pieces be put together and the plan understood. Paul Hallam of Bradford will take the service this Sunday.

CLAYTON WEST

The service for the first Sunday after Easter at All Saints’, Clayton West was of Parish Communion. Readings were by Trish Bond and Jonathan Newcombe reading respectively from Acts and the Gospel of John. The Rev Joy based her talk upon the Gospel reading, her theme being that Jesus can be seen in our world about us – we don’t have to see Jesus crucified to know that he is working along side us. Prayers for the wider world were written and presented by Olivia England and George Lane. Sidesmen were Mavis and David Brook and coffee was prepared and served by Jane Stanley and Marjorie Brown. The choir sang an unaccompanied piece – A Clare Benediction – by John Rutter during communion, conducted by Jonathan Newcombe. Gillian Hamer was the organist.

The monthly coffee morning at the Methodist Church was held last Saturday. Home-made cakes were on sale and bacon sandwiches were cooked and served by Wendy Barber. Proceeds were for church funds.

Sunday morning worship was led by Beryl Holt, a member of the church. She spoke about the joy of Jesus riding from the dead, and his sending out of the disciples into the world to tell of the good news. Lessons were read by Rosalyn Beevers, who also gave the flowers for the communion table. Diana Hunt and Joan Bond were stewards, and Jane Hobson played the organ. Coffee was served after the service by Rosalyn Beevers.

DENBY

Spring has sprung at Denby First School and the Tuesday Lunchtime Gardening Club was re-launched this week. Yesterday 16 school pupils, aged from eight to 10, were taken out for a day trip to Camp Eden.