Turnaround

It has been a busy few months, with the demand for showers, laundry, clothing and food continuing to grow. Other services have closed, alongside Turnaround becoming more widely known – especially after an appearance on Songs of Praise. Several guests have moved into accommodation, with the right support.  Alcoholics Anonymous has added to the growing number of organisations working from the centre. They have also been operating as a designated ‘Heat SWEP Cool Space’.

A box for food requirements will be in church for our Harvest.

The Hub - Monday mornings, 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon, where a warm welcome awaits you, with a cuppa and a chat.

We have collected £190 (including £25 Gift Aid) for the Nepal Appeal.

Backwell Prayer Group - Monday 2 November at West Town..  7.15p.m. for a 7.30p.m. start.

Knitting Group: Tuesday evenings. Contact Sarah at sarah.ould@blueyonder.co.uk for details.

Art Group: Wednesday mornings 10.00a.m. to 12.00noon.

Village Magazine - If you wish to make a donation to support the Magazine, please contact me.  Thank you Julie.

The Editor, Jane, is moving later this year, so the magazine will need a new Editor, and also a Treasurer, Advertising Manager and Distribution Manager!  Applicants need to engage with I.T.  If anyone can help in any way please contact Jane.

Harvest Service: owing to illness and with very little notice, Heather Bentley led an excellent café style service. This was followed by an enjoyable lunch.  Many thanks to those who provided the food and monetary donations.  The church looked beautiful thanks to those who helped on the Saturday, especially Val for her lovely flowers.  All the non-perishable goods will go to Turnaround, together with donations of £130.

Fairtrade Advent Calendars: available at a reduced cost of £5.50, 2 for £10.50.  Please see Michael, or text him on 07710 224801.

Date for Diary:

Richard Lancaster Quiz Evening 6.30pm on Saturday 31 October at Nailsea. Teams from Nailsea, West Town and Yatton.

Candles of Remembrance Service.  Sunday 1 November 4.00pm in Nailsea Worship Hall. A quiet and reflective service to remember family and friends who are no longer with us. Refreshments afterwards.

Charity Christmas Card sale: Saturday, 7 November, 10.00 -12 noon at Backwell Parish Hall

Nailsea Craft Fair.  This popular annual event is on Saturday, 14 November.

People’s Emergency Briefing Film.  Thursday, 26 November, 7.00pm at Nailsea Methodist Church. Full details and free tickets from www.tinyurl.org/NMC-NEBScreening

If you have not seen this film about the climate crisis, please consider doing so.

Sustainable Backwell – Christmas event. Sunday, 29 November 2.00-5 pm at the Scout Hut. Recycle items like toys; make Christmas wreaths... Rhiannon and others will entertain children. Refreshments available 

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