The Well

Once again a big thank you for your ongoing support, as we approach Harvest Festival please remember The Well; when the foodbank can afford to, fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased and included in parcels. We are so grateful for whatever is donated, we know it is valued by those individuals and families who receive help. 'It is in giving we receive' - thank you, Kay Stokes - The Well food trolley is located at the back of the church by the door leading to the Oak room.         http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

Bart’s Butterflies: Please join us on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the Lady Chapel. for lots of singing, stories and fun. All are welcome.

The Friends of St Bart’s and St Anne’s would like to thank everyone who attended our Musical Social evening on Saturday 23rd September 2023. The entertainment was provided by Geoff Gooding and his friends, The Sandpipers. They were amazing and everyone enjoyed the evening. We held a raffle and the evening raised over £500 for the Friends. Thank you to everyone who helped on the night and for donating raffle prizes. We look forward to seeing you all again in the future. Please consider joining the Friends and you will have advance notice of future events. Speak to Rev’d Ben or Anne Edwards regarding membership enquiries.

Two more of the charities supported by St Bart's are

The Haven

Supports people who are escaping domestic abuse (primarily women and children) by seeking to uplift them and empower them.

During the summer months they arrange a variety of trips to local parks, museums, zoos or a day at the beach. These trips help to create positive memories and a sense of well-being for those who have escaped difficult personal circumstances.

Practical Action

Provides help to people who live in some of the poorest communities in the world.

They promote the use of technologies which can be managed and supported by the people themselves.

They help provide clean water, methods of preserving food, means of boosting agricultural production by irrigation and fertilizers.

They promote schemes for generating electricity including solar power wind power and micro hydro power systems.

These schemes help people live healthier lives, improve their economic well-being and also make the world a more sustainable planet.

Paul Beeston         Transforming Communities Champion

Shoe Box Appeal St. Bart’s is supporting ‘Operation Christmas Child’ again this year – sending gifts abroad to children who would otherwise receive nothing for Christmas.  If you wish to create a ‘shoe box’, please bring it to the Parish Office by Monday 20th November.

Damian Samuels, Hilary and Victoria would like to express thanks to everyone for their kind cards, letters and messages of support following Alison's death. They are very much appreciated and give us great comfort at this sad time.

Mothers’ Union Holy Communion will be held in Church on Wednesday 11th October at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome.

Mothers’ Union will be meeting in the Oak Room on Tuesday 17th October at 2.30pm The guest speaker is Val Hanna. Everyone is welcome.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Saturday 25th November 2023

Christmas will soon be upon us once more and we would be grateful for any donations for this year’s Christmas Fayre. We would also like your help in making this year’s event a great day for all.

As always, we rely on your support and generosity to provide please, the following items for the stalls:

Raffle Prizes,             NEW Children’s Toys,         Children’s Gifts,   

Craft Items,    Cakes bought/homemade,   Jams/Chutneys,     Jewellery,       Toiletries,    Bottles/Alcohol,    Christmas Gifts,    Tombola Prizes,             Hamper Gifts,          Chocolates & Sweets. 

Any items can be brought to the Church Oak Room Foyer in small bags and boxes. Please label them ‘Christmas Fayre’.

We also need volunteers to help…

•  set up on Friday 24th November from 4pm.
•  clear away from 3pm on the Saturday.
•  during the Fayre itself in our tearooms as a waiter/waitress, preparing food or washing up. 

If you could help out, we would love to hear from you. Please call the Parish Office on 01902 576809