A letter from the Palace!

Derek writes: Before the Coronation, Children from St. Margaret’s Sunday Club, wrote acrostic prayers for the King and coloured wooden hearts for the King & Queen.We then sent them to Buckingham Palace, a very easy address to write.10 days ago we then received a signed card from the King & Queen and a letter from … [Read more…]

Easter Hope Apple

Derek writes: On Good Friday 20 of us gathered at Sharpthorne Hall to mark this special day when we remember the death of Jesus on the cross. We made Easter Hope Apples a Good Friday equivalent of the Christingle, a familiar symbol of our Christmas celebrations. The Apple tells us a story. The Apple is … [Read more…]

Pancake party

Derek writes: Pancake day is always a good excuse for a party and that’s what we did at the Sharpthorne Hall on Tuesday Evening. 46 of us, equal numbers of Adults and Children made Easter related crafts, tossed pancakes, played “ Happy Family pan cakes”, “Musical Pancakes “ & a rendition of The Hokey Cokey. … [Read more…]

It takes a village…

Derek writes: It takes a Village to raise a Child, so we are all in this together.Please pray for our children, parents, guardians, teachers, uniformed organisations, Emmaus Youth Club and St. Margaret’s Sunday club.What about helping out at the Village School. listening to Children read. There are so many ways of making a real difference.Let’s do … [Read more…]