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Lunch Club

I’m delighted to announce that St Chad’s Lunch Club will be up and running again for the over-60s from this Wednesday, the 18th May. Can you help us spread the news?The lunch club runs on term-time Wednesday afternoons from 12noon-1.30pm in St Chad’s Parish Centre small hall, and provides cheerful company, chat, and a two-course hot meal followed by tea and biscuits for just £5. Lunch club volunteers will also provide lifts to and from the club, by arrangement, for those who find it difficult to get there under their own steam.If you’d like to try out the lunch club, or know someone who would, or if you’d like to join the team of lunch club volunteers, please contact Penny Rice at pennyrice@msn.com 07762 824470

Heritage Open Days

Come and explore the nooks and crannies of this Grade II listed Gothic revival style building and astonish at what it has to offer. The church received a commendation in the Leeds Architects Awards in 2012 and has been awarded Eco Congregation status. From its spectacular East window to its Harrison organ come and marvel within this wonderful space.

Organ recitals will take place on each open day between 2.45pm and 3.15pm, there will be various exhibits as well as activities for children. Refreshments will be available and there is disabled access.

Open days are Saturday 11^th & Sunday 12^th September and Saturday 18^th & Sunday 19^thSeptember – times 2pm to 4pm each day.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Church Times’ Green Church Award Winners 2017!

We were so proud to find out that St Chad’s had won the Green Futures Award at the recent Church Times Green Church Awards. Read about it on the Church of England, Diocese of Leed’s website, and also read Suzanne Dalton’s account of the awards ceremony.

Community Churchyard Work Parties

The Green Team is always pleased to welcome new members, especially to help with the monthly Community Churchyard Work Parties. These are held on alternate Saturday mornings from 10.00 am to 12 noon. No experience needed; tools and gloves provided (if you would prefer to use your own, please do bring them along); mid-morning refreshments; a variety of tasks to suit all ages and abilities.

Just come along or contact Christine Khullar in the Parish Office 0113 274 4322.

Memory Cafe

When and where?

Second Monday of every month 1:30pm-3:00pm in the small hall of St Chad’s Parish Centre

Who’s it for?

People with Dementia and their partners or carers, together with anyone who would like to come and share memories

What does it cost?

£1 per session

What’s involved?

Enjoying tea, coffee and cake, along with general conversation. There is a theme each month – for example singing, or the 1950s, or “life in my Street”.

How can I find out more?

Ring Tim Ward on 0113 278 5734