BROCKHOLES

The Rev Charlotte Warrener led worship at the Methodist Church. The readers were Paul and Janet Grant and the pianist was Mrs Eileen Littlewood.

Parish communion at St George’s Church was celebrated by the Rev David Barnes. Roger Kenworthy read the lesson and was the server. The organist was Noel Clark.

HEPWORTH

Parish Eucharist was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday morning by the Rev Keith Griffin. The reader was Jim Selkirk, the organist was Jane Robertson and prayers were led by Jane Selkirk.

Monday was Hepworth Feast and the day began with the traditional procession to Scholes, Jackson Bridge and back to Hepworth led by members of Hepworth Band. Following the Children’s and Public Tea in Hepworth J & I School, villagers and friends gathered for a United Hymn Sing, with Hepworth Band, in the centre of the village. This was followed by children's races in the recreation ground. Throughout the afternoon and evening, an exhibition of old Hepworth photographs was held in the village hall. The evening activities included lots of fun, food and drink and this carried on until the fireworks at 11pm which ended the day’s activities. A sudden shower of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of those people enjoying yet another Hepworth Feast. Throughout the day's events, a BBC film crew was present, filming inserts for the forthcoming Songs of Praise featuring the Holme Valley. Presenter Pam Rhodes was present throughout the afternoon and evening, talking to locals and recording interviews with some of them.

HOLMBRIDGE

Hilary's Keep Fit Class was held on Tuesday. Meetings of the Monkey Business, free lunch and over 60s club and the Tumble Tots were held during the week.

Midweek Holy Communion at St David’s Church was conducted by the Rev Geoff Bamford when the reader was Ian Gold. Carolyn Burley led Friday evening prayers.

Parish Eucharist at St David’s Church was led by the Rev Geoff Bamford. Lessons were read by Ian Macdonald and Judi Bamford. Carolyn Burley led intercessions and the chalice was administered by Mr Macdonald. Kathryn Kingdom led the crèche and junior church. The organist was Eddie Purcell.

HONLEY

Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church was celebrated by the Rev David Barnes. Bob Etherington read the lesson and intercessions were led by Pat and Cliff Green. The pianist was Jean Chadwick.

Denis Thewlis gave a talk on his work and on his career with Honley Players at a meeting of St Mary’s Men’s Society. Chairman Bill Kemp introduced the speaker and proposed the vote of thanks.

SCHOLES

At Scholes Methodist Church last Sunday, morning worship was led by Helen Johnson, based on the readings from Matthew 14 and Luke 9 with the theme Come - Jesus making the calling. Our thoughts and prayers were made for our minister the Rev Tim Moore who was being ordained into the ministry in Portsmouth as we were holding our service.

UPPERTHONG

The Tuesday morning prayer breakfast was held at the home of Sue and Graham Dawson. Midweek communion at St John’s Church was conducted by the Rev Maureen Read, who was also celebrant. Lunch followed in the meeting room.

Family communion at St John’s Church was led by the Rev Keith Griffin, who was also the celebrant. The readers were Les Hopkins and Graham Dawson. Mr Hopkins also led prayers. Philip Broadbent assisted with the chalice and the organist was Hazel Thompson. Refreshments were served afterwards by Ruth Schorah. During the evening, a healing service was led by the Rev Di Ellerton.

WOOLDALE

Morning worship at the Methodist Church was conducted by Neil Wood. The organist was Hazel Booth.