BIRDSEDGE
The Pickford Crew won the very busy Friday Quiz Night at the Village Hall. The next quiz will be on the last Friday of the month, as usual, May 25.
A car boot sale, run by the Village Hall committee as a fund raiser, held at Fairleigh Farm, was blighted by bad weather with just a few ‘boots’ and buyers turning up. The next one will be held at the farm on May 27.
A Bank Holiday Monday family barbeque will be held at the Village Hall from 6pm on May 7.
The Lunch Club on Thursday will be serving sausages in onion gravy with potatoes and vegetables followed by lemon sponge. This will be held in the Church Hall as the Village Hall will be in use as a polling station.
The Kirkwood Hospice support group will be serving refreshments and lunches at Birdsedge Church on Bank Holiday Monday May 7. Coffees from 10.30am, lunches from 11.30am with a home produce stall and a raffle. Entry is free.
The support group are very sorry to hear that the farm shop at Fairleigh Farm is closing at the weekend. Jams, pickles, chutneys and cakes have been sold there since 2008 raising over £5,060 – many thanks to the Ellis family.
Paul Hinchcliffe took the church service with his son Adam on the computer. He told the young people the story of The Widows Mite. Our giving should come from the heart and be a personal thing, not showy, he said. Later he spoke about the Parable of the Lost Son, Luke 15 verses 11-31. God always welcomes us back no matter how often we drift away from him. He always loves us. The service next week will be the communion service.
CLAYTON WEST
Churches Together in Clayton West, Scissett, High Hoyland met for a joint service of worship held at the Methodist Church in Clayton West. This was led by the minister Rev David Priestnall, and was an informal service of family worship. The theme was based on the twenty third psalm 'The Lord is my Shepherd'. Leading our thoughts on Gods' love and care for us in every part of our lives the congregation were asked to illustrate their thoughts, and groups joined together to draw aspects of the psalm, these were then placed at the front of the church for all to see. Jane Hobson was pianist, and flowers for the communion table were a gift from Josie Jebson. Stewards were Diana Hunt and Joan Bond. Wendy Barber read a version of the twenty third psalm.
After the service everyone enjoyed meeting friends over coffee and biscuits served by Wendy Barber and Beryl Holt. A United Service takes place when there is a fifth Sunday in the month. The Anglican Churches and the United Reformed Church also host the service in turn.
EMLEY
Sunday service at St Michael The Archangel was a joint service at St James’ Flockton, looking at Jesus the Good Shepherd. The Beatles’ song Eleanor Rigby and a Lowry picture were used to invite us to consider loneliness and to re-evaluate our own roles in helping others develop a sense of belonging and being aware of the “white space” which separates individuals in a crowd.
The Fashion Show last Friday sponsored by Almond Fashions of Kirkburton, with live models and a wide range of fashions and accessories was a huge success, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended. It is hoped to repeat the event in the autumn with autumn/winter fashions and a special showing of the male fashions from Almond for Men. Watch this space! The event raised £676.80 for church funds. Thanks to all who helped and to all who came.
The next event is a Singathon on May 26 between 2 and 5 pm – giving a chance to drop in and sponsor your favourite sacred song or hymn, singing along with organ, singers and backing tracks, whilst enjoying a cuppa or just listening to other people’s choices.
The services on Sunday are All-Age Worship service at 10.45am and a 6pm Holy Communion Service. Everyone welcome.
SHELLEY
It was a rather depleted meeting when Shelley over 60s met in the Village Hall last Thursday, as a number of members were enjoying a day out and a thrilling performance of The Phantom Of The Opera at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. The bingo line was won by John Walker and the full house by Vera Rothson. The first three numbers on one card was won by Marjorie Johnstone. The whist high of 90 was won by Walter Astin and Harry Rose. The low went to Fred Huddle from six tables. There were four birthdays to celebrate this week – Sylvia Deeley, Judith Woods, Baz Thornton and Evelyn Astin. Raffle prizes were won by Madge Shaw, John Walker, Sheila Taylor and Gordon Burgin. Members please note the performance by the Worsborough Brass Band on has been cancelled due to ill health of some of the players.
STOCKSMOOR
Recent results at Stocksmoor Bridge Club. Thursday April 19 – North/South: 1 S Hancock and M Sandell, 2 E Pearson and K Morley, 3 M and L Cooper; East/West: 1 E Shaw and E Tullie, 2 L Tempest and C Kaye, 3 M Russell and E Covell.
Thursday April 26 – North/South: 1 E Pearson and A Barnett, 2 M and J McGee, 3 K Morley and A Dowlen; East/West: 1 C Kaye and M Cooper, 2 M and J McGee, 3 M M Russell and E Covell.
