BROCKHOLES

The Rev Charlotte Lorimer led worship at the Methodist Church when Mr Paul Grant read the lesson. The sixth symbol was laid on the Lenten Cross and palm crosses were handed to members of the congregation. Mr Keith Garside was the organist.

Parish communion at St George's Church was celebrated by the Rev David Barnes. Following a procession around the church, special readings were given by John Roberts, Paul Coleman and Roger Kenworthy as well as the vicar. In his address, he spoke about the "rollercoaster" of Holy Week. The server was Rosalind Watt and the organist was Verena Wood.

HOLMBRIDGE

Members of the Camera Club held an open digital competition. Gill Sharp came first and third with Geoff France in second place.

Tea at Three, a meeting for the elderly, was organised by Ian Gold. Refreshments were arranged by Margaret Tupling.

Midweek communion at St David's Church was led by the Rev Geoff Banks when Ian Gold was the reader. Meetings of the Tumble Tots, Over 60s and Monkey Business groups were held during the week and Friday evening prayers were led by the Rev Geoff Bamford.

Parish Eucharist for Palm Sunday at St David's Church was conducted by the Rev Geoff Banks. The service included a procession of palms from the parish hall to the church. Alison Wise read the lesson. A dramatic reading of the Passion Story was given by Ian Gold as the narrator and John Parker as Jesus with other parts read by the Rev Geoff Banks and the Rev Geoff Bamford, Ian Macdonald and Thelma Nelson. The chalice was administered by Ian Gold, who also led intercessions. The creche and junior church were led by Sandie Wise and Becky Burdon. The organist was Eddie Purcell. Evensong was led by the Rev Martin Woodhead, when the organist was Audrey Brook.

HOLMFIRTH

At a great palm Sunday morning service at Holmfirth Christian Centre, praise and worship was led by Elyjoy and the celebration team.. A scripture reading by Ian Sharland was Psalm 16. God's word was delivered by Carole Paxman entitled A call to Honour.

The centre’s children's group Explorers was led by Janet Sharland and they looked at Palm Sunday and the celebratory entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the sacrifice he was going to make for all of us. They then had their own mini production, making little bunny boxes filled with sweet as Easter gifts for everyone in church. They had lots of fun while learning a powerful message.

Wednesday was a study night entitled Open the Book The evening concluded with tea and coffee and fellowship.

Palm Sunday was celebrated at Holmfirth Holy Trinity with 10.30 Parish Eucharist when the Rev Keith Griffin officiated. He was assisted with the chalice by Carlton Tinsdeall The Passion reading was read by Mr Griffin. There was also a 3pm service at Choppards Mission. The church was open this week as part of the Upper Holme Valley Church Trail. Tomorrow, Easter Sunday, there will be 8am and 10.30am services.

HONLEY

The family service for Palm Sunday at St Mary's Church was led by the Rev David Barnes. The congregation processed with palms around the outside the church. John Adams read the lesson and intercessions were led by Jayne and Graham Wardman. Singing was accompanied by the music group.

On Sunday evening, the Rev David Barnes celebrated parish Eucharist when Pauline Adams read the lesson and the organist was Jean Chadwick. During the service, the new forward altar and communion rail were used for the first time.

The last of the Transforming Lives Lent meetings were held during the week, on Thursday, Lent lunches were served in the parish room.

NEW MILL

New Mill Probus Club elected a new chairman at its AGM on Tuesday April 7. After two years at the helm Mr DC Skells stepped down and was replaced by Gordon Wilkinson from Holmfirth. The club also presented the New Mill Club with six folding catering tables for community use. A sandwich lunch followed the presentation.

UPPERTHONG

Midweek communion at St John's Church was conducted by the Rev Geoff Banks. A faith lunch followed in the meeting room.

Early communion was led by the Rev Di Ellerton, who also led the ‘All Age’ family worship for Palm Sunday. The service began with a processions from Upperthong Village Hall accompanied by Bruno the donkey with stops on the way to church to release doves, sing hymns and hear readings. The service culminated with a shortened version of the Eucharist. Refreshments were served afterwards by Pat Dixon.

WOOLDALE

The Palm Sunday and Family Service at the Methodist Church was led by Trevor Jones. The organist was Due Ogden. Coffee and biscuits were served afterwards. The Sunday school performed a short drama on Jesus' journey into Jerusalem.