News and views from the Holme Valley

May 23 2009 By Express and Chronicle

BROCKHOLES

On May 14 in the Methodist Church parlour Brockholes Women's Institute held their Resolution meeting.This year’s resolution "calls on the Government to commit more funding to research the factors believed to be contributing to bees’ disappearance, as well as developing new treatments and best practice advice". A vote was taken by all the members after Elizabeth Mosley gave some details about some of the factors involved. Zita Crossley's report on the Spring Council Meeting was given by Elizabeth and this was followed by institute business.The meeting was brought to a close with a bring and buy plant stall and a faith supper.

Sunday worship at the Methodist Church was led by Mr Michael Tolson. Mrs Jan Gaunt read the lesson and Mr Michael Brown was the organist.

Parish communion at St George's Church was celebrated by Dean Henry Stapleton. Rosliand Watt read the lesson and Elizabeth Mosley was the server. Verena Wood was the organist.

Members of the children’s group AD met in the church on Thursday for an African themed afternoon. They decorated the church with African art and masks they had made themselves. They prepared coffee on Saturday morning when £85 was raised for Save the Children and church funds.

HOLMBRIDGE

Members of Holmbridge Women’s Institute met for a Resolutions Meeting, which was followed by a quiz.

Midweek communion at St David's Church was led by the Rev Geoff Banks when Ian Gold read the lesson. Members of the Tumble Tots, Monkey Business and Over 60s groups met during the week. The House Group met at the home of John and Becky Burdon. Friday prayers were conducted by the Rev Geoff Bamford.

Early communion on Sunday was led by the Rev Geoff Banks, who also conducted parish eucharist when lessons were read by Chris Carpenter and Peggy Whiteley. Intercessions were led by Ian Gold, who also assisted with the chalice. The creche and junior church were led by Ben and Helen Cooper. The organist was Lynn Blackburn.

HOLMFIRTH

Paul Rand’s theme for Sunday service at the Methodist Church was the message that we should love one another. The fact that God first loved us and has chosen us makes this possible. It could be a challenge to love our MP at the moment. As a church, members have been busy this past week on behalf of Christian Aid, collecting door to door, as well as other events. The final total raised for this very important cause will be announced later. A recent Flower Festival raised £1,564. The Faith book group, due to meet at Holmfirth library on ednesday, has been postponed due to trouble getting hold of books. It is hoped that the group will meet in a fortnight.