Village Pump Edition 135 (Apr - May 2018)
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CHURCH SERVICES and NEWS from ST.EATA'S, ATCHAM<br />
There will be a Service with Holy Communion every Sunday<br />
at 11am.<br />
Easter Day Sunday 1st <strong>Apr</strong>il - Service of Holy Communion at<br />
11am.<br />
Longnor Hall open afternoon - Sunday 20th <strong>May</strong> from 2pm.<br />
to 5pm.<br />
The proceeds from the Tea Room are kindly donated to<br />
St.Eata's Church.<br />
The cakes are legendary so please call in for tea/coffee, chat and much more.<br />
Ducks will be on sale in advance of the Duck Race at the Church Fete on Sunday 1st July.<br />
Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel on Monday 30th <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
at 7.30pm. when all aspects of Church life will be discussed - all welcome.<br />
Food Bank - a box is provided in Church on the last Sunday of each month. All donations very<br />
welcome.<br />
Church Car Park and Drive - This was in very poor condition during the winter. During the week-end<br />
of 9th/10th March a team of volunteers laid a new surface of gravel. Many thanks to all the folk<br />
who helped including volunteers from Attingham Park. This is a big improvement which will be<br />
appreciated by all.<br />
Whist Drive Saturday 7th <strong>Apr</strong>il - in The Malthouse at 7pm. in aid of Church funds. For more<br />
information please call Tricia on 761006. Cost £4.<br />
Dog fouling in the Churchyard has become a major problem. Dog mess is dangerous as it contains a<br />
parasite which if picked up by humans especially children can cause major health problems including<br />
blindness.<br />
Death of Ken Barrett - Ken's funeral took place at St.Eata's on Wednesday 14th March. Ken was<br />
born in London, a child during the Blitz, worked in Fleet Street and moved to Shropshire in 1987. He<br />
and his wife Mary were members of the congregation for many years.. Rest eternal grant unto him,<br />
O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. Our deepest sympathy to Mary, daughter Teresa and<br />
all the family.<br />
ATCHAM<br />
FLOWER<br />
CLUB<br />
The Malthouse, Atcham, Shrewsbury, SY5 6QE<br />
Wednesday 18th <strong>Apr</strong>il, 7.30pm<br />
ANDREW LLOYD (Stourbridge)<br />
“<strong>Apr</strong>il Showers”<br />
Wednesday 16th <strong>May</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
LORRAINE SIMCOX (Leek, Staffs)<br />
“All Kinds of Everything”<br />
New Members and Guests very welcome. For further information please contact Mrs Lewis on 01743 860342<br />
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