SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are most welcome at all Chapel services.
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|
Date |
Minister |
Organist |
Flowers |
Refreshments |
Steward |
|
5 Apr |
Vince McCully |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
M Jones |
E Taylor |
|
12 Apr |
TBA |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
M Sixsmith |
J Poole |
|
19 Apr |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
D Jones |
L Readett |
J
Coles |
M
Sixsmith |
|
26
Apr |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
R Steedman |
L Readett |
S Darbey |
G Leigh |
|
3 May |
TBA |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
J Hodgson |
D Williams |
“EASTER PARADE”: On Easter Sunday
there will be an ”Easter Parade” of hats in memory of Pauline Hill. There will be prizes for the best adult and
child’s hat.
MAUREEN’BIRTHDAY. We all enjoyed the
birthday buffet prepared by Margaret Sixsmith and Janice to celebrate Maureen’s
90th birthday. The birthday
cake decoration was ordered by Muriel and David Shallcross paid tribute to
Maureen and Roy’s long service to the Chapel, which included creating a visual
record of past Rose Queens now on display in the vestibule. Maureen would like
to express her thanks to all who were involved in her 90th
birthday celebrations. The cake, flowers and cards were lovely.
Coffee Morning/ warm space, breakfast club every Tuesday 10.30.till 12 noon
Free Advice every 3rd Tuesday of the month:
NUMBERS CLUB: 1st prize: 34 M Birchall, £50; 2nd prize: 90 J Tonge, £30,
donated to the restoration fund; 3rd prize: R Birchall, 24, £20; 4th prize: 62
Janet Scott, £15, donated to the restoration fund. February 2026
VACANCY: The Chapel needs a Treasurer or Bookkeeper. David Evans deals with investments and David
Shallcross is responsible for several accounts but at present is also dealing
with the general account, donations and payments. If you or someone you know can help please
get in touch with David Shallcross.
CARETAKER: Phil Grundy will
retire as our caretaker at the end of March. We wish Phil a long and healthy
retirement. In his place, David Basnett will take over.
SURGERY: On
the 31st March,
Clare Grace Williamson will be undergoing surgery to remove a large tumour from
her colon. She has had to cancel her upcoming visits to Chowbent. We send all
our good wishes to her. This is so sad
as Clare has had previous Ill health and seemed to be on her way to good
health, only recently running a 10K.
FUNDRAISING: Contact David Shallcross at the Chapel or
email: chowbenter@gmail.com to join the Chapel numbers club, to buy
and dedicate a hymn book, a chalice badge or a copy of the book "The
Story of Chowbent Chapel. by J.J. Wright.
For copies of “Chowbent Chapel and the Organs” by Bryan Hughes contact
Dorothy Williamson. For weekly donation envelopes; please contact Geoff
Leigh. If you are able to replace your
envelope contribution by a standing order this would be much appreciated.
GIFT AID: White
A4 Charity Gift Aid Declaration forms are located in the trough under each of
the Chapel’s notice boards.
CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is
not able to get it electronically that would be much appreciated. Items for the next calendar, eg dates of
events, news of people, should be with me, Dorothy, by Sunday, 19 April.
SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are most welcome at all Chapel services.
|
Date |
Minister |
Organist |
Flowers |
Refreshments |
Steward |
|
1 Mar |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
D Williamson |
M Jones |
M Sixsmith |
J Poole |
|
8 Mar |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
R Steedman |
L Readett |
J
Coles |
M
Sixsmith |
|
15
Mar |
Janet Poole |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
S Darbey |
G Leigh |
|
22 Mar |
Cathy Brennan |
D Jones |
L Readett |
J Hodgson |
D Williams |
|
29 Mar |
Jean Longworth |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
C
Worthington |
J Readett |
|
5 Apr |
Vince McCully |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
M Jones |
E Taylor |
“EASTER PARADE” As
a tribute to Pauline Hill, we ask those who can to decorate a
simple hat in time for Easter Sunday, 5 April. Prizes for best adult hat and
best child’s hat. See poster.
CHOIR REHEARSALS for Easter: 1 pm Thursday, 19 and 26 March and 2 April,
Sunday, 22 and 28 March.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAUREEN. Maureen Birchall
turns 90 on 1 March. Congratulations and best wishes for many happy
returns of the day.
NUMBERS CLUB: 1st prize: 34 M Birchall, £50; 2nd prize: 90 J Tonge, £30,
donated to the restoration fund; 3rd prize: R Birchall, 24, £20; 4th prize: 62
Janet Scott, £15, donated to the restoration fund. February 2026
FLOWERS: 15 February in loving memory of Patricia and Peter John
Vernon given by their sister, Dorothy Williamson
CARETAKER: We are sorry to
learn that due to ongoing health issues Philip Grundy will be retiring as
Caretaker. Phil has served in this
capacity for several years and also taken responsibility for Hall bookings so
his work will be greatly missed. We wish
Phil all the best for improving health and relaxation.
We will, of course, need someone to take over from him and anyone who
is available, or knows of someone else who might be interested, can contact
David Shallcross, Chairman of Trustees. Duties
include opening and closing the Chapel gates and doors for Sunday Service and
the hall for the after-service tea. There are other times that the hall
needs to be opened and closed after functions. Hours and rates of pay are
negotiable.
FUNDRAISING: Contact David Shallcross at the Chapel or
email: chowbenter@gmail.com to join the Chapel numbers club, to buy
and dedicate a hymn book, a chalice badge or a copy of the book "The
Story of Chowbent Chapel. by J.J. Wright.
For copies of “Chowbent Chapel and the Organs” by Bryan Hughes contact
Dorothy Williamson. For weekly donation envelopes; please contact Geoff
Leigh. If you are able to replace your
envelope contribution by a standing order this would be much appreciated.
GIFT AID: White
A4 Charity Gift Aid Declaration forms are located in the trough under each of
the Chapel’s notice boards.
CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is
not able to get it electronically that would be much appreciated. Items for the next calendar, eg dates of
events, news of people, should be with me, Dorothy, by Sunday, 22 March.
SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are most welcome at all Chapel services.
SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are most
Welcome at all Chapel service Minister Organist Flowers Refreshments
Williamson L Readett S Darbey G Leigh
22
D Jones L Readett J Hodgson D Williams
29
Ma
r
Jean
Longwort
h
D Williamson L Readett C Worthington J Readett
5
Apr
Vince
McCully
D Williamson L Readett M Jones E Taylor
“EASTER PARADE” As a tribute to Pauline Hill, we ask those who
can to decorate a simple hat in time for Easter Sunday, 5 April. Prizes
for best adult hat and best child’s hat. See poster.
CHOIR REHEARSALS for Easter: 1 pm Thursday, 19 and 26 March
and 2 April, Sunday, 22 and 28 March.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAUREEN. Maureen Birchall turns 90 on
1 March. Congratulations and best wishes for many happy returns of
the day.
NUMBERS CLUB: 1st prize: 34 M Birchall, £50; 2nd prize: 90 J
Tonge, £30, donated to the restoration fund; 3rd prize: R Birchall,
24, £20; 4th prize: 62 Janet Scott, £15, donated to the restoration
fund. February 2026
FLOWERS: 15 February in loving memory of Patricia and Peter
John Vernon given by their sister, Dorothy Williamson
CARETAKER: We are sorry to learn that due to ongoing health
issues Philip Grundy will be retiring as Caretaker. Phil has served
in this capacity for several years and also taken responsibility for
Hall bookings so his work will be greatly missed. We wish Phil all
the best for improving health and relaxation.
We will, of course, need someone to take over from him and
anyone who is available, or knows of someone else who might be
interested, can contact David Shallcross, Chairman of Trustees.
Duties include opening and closing the Chapel gates and doors
for Sunday Service and the hall for the after-service tea. There are
other times that the hall needs to be opened and closed after
functions. Hours and rates of pay are negotiable.
FUNDRAISING: Contact David Shallcross at the Chapel or email:
chowbenter@gmail.com to join the Chapel numbers club, to buy
and dedicate a hymn book, a chalice badge or a copy of the book
" The Story of Chowbent Chapel. by J.J. Wright. For copies of
“Chowbent Chapel and the Organs” by Bryan Hughes contact
Dorothy Williamson. For weekly donation envelopes, please
contact Geoff Leigh. If you are able to replace your envelope
contribution with a standing order, this would be much appreciated.
GIFT AID: White A4 Charity Gift Aid Declaration forms are
located in the trough under each of the Chapel’s notice boards.
CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone
who is not able to get it electronically, that would be much
appreciated. Items for the next calendar, e.g., dates of events,
News of people should be with me, Dorothy, by Sunday, 22 March.
|
Date |
Minister |
Organist |
Flowers |
Refreshments |
Steward |
|
4 Jan |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
C
Worthington |
J Readett |
|
11 Jan |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
D Williamson |
L Readett |
M
Jones |
E
Taylor |
|
18
Jan |
Rev C Vanden Broeder |
D Williamson |
M Jones |
M
Sixsmith |
J
Poole |
|
25 Jan |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
R Steedman |
M Jones |
J
Coles |
M
Sixsmith |
|
1 Feb |
Rev Tina Gandhi |
D Williamson |
M Jones |
S Darbey |
G Leigh |
TOY
SERVICE: The Chapel welcomed the
Chowbent School choir and many of their families to a Toy Service which
everyone enjoyed. The children sang
beautifully and the toys given were to be donated to the Salvation Army for
distribution to children in Atherton who would otherwise not have many
presents. The service was led by Tina,
who has built up a strong relationship with the school in her time at Chowbent,
which sadly will come to an end in April, when she takes up an appointment at
Walmsley.
CAROL SERVICE:
More than 100 people attended the Carol Service, which included the
Naming Ceremony for Lydia Florence Owen, granddaughter of trustee, Joyce
Tyldesley. Only 13 weeks old, Lydia
slept peacefully through most of the service in spite of some great singing of
carols by the congregation and special items by the choir, .Anoushka and Rohan
added a charming nativity scene to accompany the choir singing ‘Jesus Child’.
Mince pies and brownies added a festive touch to the usual after-service
refreshments.
CHAPEL OF THE WEEK: The
Chapel has been awarded "Chapel of the Week" by the National Churches
Trust for our comprehensive maintenance programme to our Grade 2 Star
Building, thanks to David Shallcross who organised the work and entered the
Chapel for the award.
ORGAN DONATION: The Chapel has received a generous donation of £2000.00 from Blanche
& Ian Collier's estate. Blanch, a longstanding member of the choir,
requested that it go to the organ fund and asked her family to make this donation
on behalf of herself and her husband, Ian.
FLOWERS: 14 December In
loving memory of Mr & Mrs John Vernon given by their daughter Dorothy. 28th
December in loving memory of Ivy
Kniveton given by her daughter, Lynne.
TUESDAY COFFEE MORNINGS: On 9
December
great fun was had at the Tuesday Coffee Morning, party with the raffle
providing funds for the continuation of the Coffee Mornings.
NUMBERS CLUB: Winning
numbers: 1st £50 C Hodgson,
2nd £30 L Fildes, 3rd
£20 L Fildes, 4th £15 B Catherall.
Thank you to all members for their support.
LAY WORSHIP LEADERS
TRAINING DAY at Walmsley Unitarian Chapel,
Bolton, BL7 9PR, 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, 13 June. If you wish to attend please email Admin@unitarian-college.org.uk. The training includes lunch, which is free and funded by
NELUM. Please see insert.
CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is
not able to get it electronically that would be much ppreciated. Items for the next calendar, eg dates of
events, news of people, should be with me, Dorothy, by Sunday, 18 January.
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