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1 Kirkgate Messenger Kirkgate Parish Church Registered Scottish Charity SC February 2016

2 From the Manse... It s February already! Time passes so quickly these days I must be getting old! All that preparation and effort for Christmas and it s over, done, just like that! Everything packed away, until it all begins again in about 43 weeks! I love this time of year though (except for the weather, obviously), the December journey through Advent onto Christmas. Then January and Epiphany, taking us on into Lent. Lent begins very early this year on February 10 th. This has made me very conscious of the movement from the crib to the cross, of God s revealing presence leaving the stable and touching lives, all the way to Calvary s hill. Because Lent is early, Epiphany is short. Epiphany is a season, which tends to get overlooked after all the light and drama of Christmastime. It gets lost somehow as we pack away our trees and cards and decorations and return to normal after all the food and celebrations. Yet we should not forget the importance of this season, when God lets us in on the wonder of the gift that was given to the world in Bethlehem; when the invisible God became visible; when the unknown God became knowable in a newborn baby s cry. Epiphany is a season of light - of starlight and revelation. It is a season of thoughtful reflection and of heartfelt praise to God for the great gift of his Son. But, by the time the magazine is published, Epiphany will be nearly over. The baby whose birth we celebrated just a few short weeks ago is growing up fast. Soon he will be a man in the wilderness of Lent. The one whose passion and death we will remember during Holy Week, before we emerge into the joy of Easter morning. But for now hold on to those last days of Epiphany. Take just a moment to reflect on the wonder of the gift that was given in Bethlehem - that God became one of us. Happy New Year to you all, and every good wish for 2016 Blessings Dorothy 2

3 Church Diary FEBRUARY Thursday 4th a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.30 p.m. Country Dance Club Sunday 7th a.m. Morning Worship Messenger & Life & Work available for uplifting Monday 8th 7.30 p.m. Guild: Dr Thow - Bones Thursday 11th a.m. 30 Minute Service 2.30 p.m. Country Dance Club 7.00 p.m. Pastoral Care Committee 7.30 p.m. Kirk Session meeting Sunday 14th a.m. Morning Worship Monday 15th 7.30 p.m. Guild: Billy Herd - Great Wall of China Tuesday 16th 7.00 p.m. Presbytery - Attestation of Church Records Wednesday 17th 3.00 p.m. Presbytery Business meeting 7.00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Thursday 18th a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.30 p.m. Country Dance Club Sunday 21st a.m. Morning Worship - Very Rev John Chalmers Former Moderator of the Church of Scotland Monday 22nd 7.30 p.m. Guild: Bible Study - Rev Christian Vermeulen Thursday 25th a.m. 30 Minute Service 2.30 p.m. Country Dance Club 7.00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Friday 26th Material required for Messenger Sunday 28th a.m. Morning Worship Monday 29th 7.30 p.m. Guild: Legal Matters - Cecelia Timmons & Jessica McKee MARCH Pleased be assured of a warm welcome at all our services. Tea & coffee served in hall afterwards Tuesday 1st 7.00 p.m. Presbytery meets in the Church Thursday 3rd a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.30 p.m. Kirkgate 150 Celebration Country Dance Club Ceilidh - with Billy & Bruce Friday 4th World Day of Prayer a.m. Saltcoats: Baptist Church Tea served afterwards Saturday 5th noon Easter Coffee and Cards Sunday 6th a.m. Morning Worship Messenger & Life & Work available for uplifting Monday 7th 7.30 p.m. Guild: Kitty Walker - Panopticon Thursday 10th a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.00 p.m. Kirk Session meeting 7.30 p.m. Country Dance Club Sunday 13th a.m. Morning Worship - Rev Sandy McCallum Monday 14th 7.30 p.m. Guild: AGM - followed by Francie & Josie THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS ALSO MEET REGULARY EVERY WEEK Sunday a.m. Creche & Sunday School Monday a.m. Keep Fit Group 7.30 p.m. The Guild Tuesday 2.00 p.m. KA Leisure Aerobics p.m. The Craft Team Wednesday p.m. *Senior Guides Thursday 2.30 & 7.30 p.m. Country Dance Club Alternate weeks GIVING FOR GROWTH Kirkgate Parish Church COMING SOON More details next month 3

4 Prayer Diary Contributed by Alison Buick Dear Lord Every single evening as I m lying here in bed This tiny little prayer keeps running through my head. God bless all my family wherever they may be Keep them warm and safe from harm for they re so close to me. And God, there is one more thing I wish that you could do, Hope you don t mind me asking, Please bless my computer too. Now I know that it s unusual to bless a motherboard, But listen just a second while I explain it to you Lord. You see, this little metal box holds more than odds and ends Inside those small compartments rest so many of my friends. I know so much about them by the kindness that they give And this little scrap of metal takes me in to where they live. By faith is how I know them much the same as you. We share in what life brings us and from that our friendships grew. Please take an extra minute from your duties up above To bless those in my address book That s filled with so much love! Wherever else this prayer may reach to each and every friend, Bless each inbox and each person who hits send. When you update your heavenly list on your own great CD-ROM Bless everyone who says this prayer sent up to God.com. Amen. What Valentine Can I Give Him? What can I give to Jesus On this special Valentine s Day? How can I tell Him I ll love Him, And follow Him, come what may? How can I show I need Him? Should I send a red heart, with lace? How can I thank Him enough For his sacrifice, love and grace? What Valentine can I give Him, My adoration to impart? I ll give to Him what He wants most; I ll yield to Him my heart. By Joanna Fuchs 4

5 Church Register FUNERALS: In my Father s house are many mansions Miss Paula Jackson, 18 Keir Hardie Drive, Ardrossan Mrs Christina (Chrissie) Hamilton Caledonia Care Home, Saltcoats Mrs Brenda Courtney-West, Winton Street, Ardrossan Mr John Cran 2 Wellpark Road, Saltcoats NEW MEMBER: We are members one of another By Resolution of the Kirk Session Mrs Sylvia Mcainsh, 20 Eglinton Court, Saltcoats Quote for Lent Lent is like a long retreat during which we can turn back into ourselves and listen to the voice of God, in order to defeat the temptations of the Evil One. It is a period of spiritual combat which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our Baptism. Pope Benedict XVI From the Editor Please note that material for the March edition of the Kirkgate Messenger should be handed in by Friday 26th February at the latest. Please feel free to me at elizabeth. mcmahon@talktalk.net with any interesting news or events that occur so that we can record them in future issues of The Messenger. A written copy will be fine if you don t use a computer. Please also remember that if you would like a printing job done whether private or church then please do speak to me or Stuart and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements. Life & Work Payment for the year 2016 will be 22 and should be paid by the end of February. Invoices are included with this magazine. If you wish to subscribe, that can be done at any time. Elizabeth McMahon, Editor & Life & Work Convenor From the Craft Team The Craft Team have had a very busy year in We had two Coffee & Card mornings and had two wedding orders. With the proceeds and your continued support of our sales table we have been able to donate 1,600 to the Church Fabric Fund. We all enjoy our Tuesday nights especially sharing our evening meal together!! If anyone would like to come and join us you would be very welcome. New people bring new ideas. Please make a note in your diary for our next event, which will be an Easter Coffee & Cards on Saturday 5th March, from noon. We hope you will support this event as you always do. There will be a selection of Easter cards for sale but you can also place an order for your personalised Easter Cards. 5

6 Who s Who in Kirkgate POSITION NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE Minister Session Clerks Organist, Rollkeeper / Data Protection & Website Treasurer Gift Aid Convenor Freewill Offering Envelopes Acting Property Convenor Safeguarding Convenors Magazine Editor / Life & Work Flower Convenors The Guild Keep Fit Group Craft Team Country Dancing Rev Dorothy Granger Stuart McMahon Mima McSwan Stuart McMahon Angus Dodds George Armstrong Alistair Colquhoun Mima McSwan Christine Ewing Elizabeth Howie Elizabeth McMahon Chrissie Baillie Emily Gaw Secretary: Elizabeth McMahon Solveig McCulloch Phyllis Armstrong Elizabeth Howie 10 Seafield Drive, Ardrossan KA22 8NU 93 Montfode Drive, Ardrossan KA22 7PH 7 Springvale Street, Saltcoats KA21 5LR 93 Montfode Drive, Ardrossan KA22 7PH 16 Witches Linn, Ardrossan, KA22 8NP 46 Whitlees Court, Ardrossan KA22 7PD 30 Sharphill Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NP 7 Springvale Street, Saltcoats 210 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan KA22 8JS 93 Argyle Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NE 8 Kennedy Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NJ 40 Gladstone Road, Saltcoats KA21 5LD 10 Diddup Drive, Stevenston KA20 4AF 8 Kennedy Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NJ 17 Caledonia Road, Saltcoats KA21 5AH 46 Whitlees Court, Ardrossan KA22 7PD 93 Argyle Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NE DGranger@churchofscotland.org.uk stuart@md93.co.uk j.macswan716@btinternet.com stuart@md93.co.uk angusdodds@talktalk.net g.armstrong18@yahoo.co.uk j.macswan716@btinternet.com christene.ewing1@hotmail.co.uk ehargyle@yahoo.co.uk elizabeth.mcmahon@talktalk.net kiri40@talktalk.net elizabeth.mcmahon@talktalk.net ehargyle@yahoo.co.uk Kirk Session Committees PASTORAL CARE: Convener: Rev Dorothy Granger Members: Elders - Miss Alison Buick; Mrs Liz Clark, Mrs Moira Cooper; Mrs Evelyn Green; Mrs Maureen Hunter; Mrs Fiona Liddell; Mrs Solveig McCulloch; Mrs Elizabeth McCracken; Mrs Eunice McInnes; Mrs Barbara McWilliam; Mrs Jean Rainey; Mr Willie Stark; Mrs Morag Forsyth (telephone contact elder). Co-opted - Mrs Isobel Passway (pastoral visitor). PROPERTY: Acting Convener: Miss Mima McSwan Members: Elders - Mrs Vivien Bruce; Mrs Jennifer Fox; Mrs Annabelle O Hanlon; Mrs Pamela Martin; Mrs Maureen Hunter. Co-opted - Mr Jim Neil. COMMUNICATION: Coordinator: Mr Stuart McMahon Members: Elders - Miss Alison Buick; Mr Gordon McMahon. Co-opted Mrs Elizabeth McMahon (Magazine Editor). CHURCH & COMMUNITY: Convener: Mrs Margaret Cassidy Members: Mr Willie Stark; Mr George Campbell; Mrs Edith Murchie; Mr Archie McAllister; Mr Ian Martin; Mrs Emily Gaw; Mrs Morag Forsyth FUNDRAISING & SOCIAL: Members: Elders Mrs Eunice McInnes; Mrs Evelyn Green; Mrs Jean Rainey; Mrs Maureen Hunter; Mrs Fiona Liddell. Co-opted Mrs Phyllis Armstrong; Mrs Jean Hay; Mrs Carol Gilmour. STEWARDSHIP: Convener: Mr Andrew Bruce Members: Elders Mr Alistair Colquhoun; Mrs Moira Cooper; Mrs Pauline Reid; Mr Mitchell Darroch. Co-opted Mr Angus Dodds; Rev Dorothy Granger (as required). 6

7 150th Anniversary Celebrations As you will be aware 2016 marks the 150th Anniversary of the church building and we re planning lots of special events throughout the year. Every group will be hosting an event of some kind. Confirmed events for the next few months are shown below. FEBRUARY Sun 21st: Very Rev John Chalmers MARCH Thurs 3rd: Ceilidh, 7.30pm (Country Dancing Group) Sun 13th: Rev Sandy McCallum Thurs 17th: Daffodil Tea, 11am (Thursday Service Group) Sun 20th: Palm Sunday & Stated Annual Meeting Sun 27th: Easter Sunday, Communion Service APRIL Date tbc: Drama sketch (Property Committee) MAY Sat 14th: Stewardship Gathering and Exhibition, 2pm JUNE Sun 5th: Rev Barry Dunsmore Sat 11th: Kirk Session Coffee Morning, noon In February we look forward to welcoming former Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Very Rev John Chalmers as our guest preacher on Sunday 21st February. There will be a light lunch in the hall after this service. THANKS Thank you to Dorothy for coordinating the Big Sing Praise Service which marked the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and kicked off our 150th Anniversary celebrations. The contributions from the various churches were greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who attended the large congregation were in good voice and we certainly raised the roof at the end. We would also like to thank everyone in the Guild for hosting the Fiddler s Rally, the first of many social events to be held this year to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the church building. It got off to a fine start with support from the congregation and friends totalling approximately 140. Thanks to all who sold tickets and thanks especially to all the committee for their organising skills and to Fiona and William who kept the kitchen working like clockwork. KIRKGATE COUNTRY DANCE CLUB are holding a ceilidh with Billy & Bruce providing live music KIRKGATE CHURCH HALL Thursday 3rd March, 2016 KIRKGATE CHURCH CRAFT TEAM 7.30pm pm Saturday 5th March, am - 12noon Tickets 4 (includes light supper) Easter Coffee & Cards A selection of Easter cards will be availableor you can order your own personalised cards. We look forward to seeing you. 7

8 The Guild On 7th December we had a most interesting talk from David McLaughlan alias Frances Gay who writes in the Sunday Post. We heard about the life of the real Frances Gay and how the column came about. Next was our Carols & Readings on 14th December, photographs of which can be seen opposite. We thank Jennifer for organising the evening and to all the members who took part. Mrs Agnes McIntyre also sang a couple of carols while she played her auto-harp. Thanks to Joanna for sourcing the mince pies which we all enjoyed afterwards., and to round off the evening we exchanged our Santa parcels. We started the New Year at South Beach House on Wednesday 13th January. Jennifer opened the meeting with devotions and then handed over to Peggie and friends who entertained the residents with some community singing which they all enjoyed. We provided the eats for the afternoon tea which the staff served then we chatted with some of the residents before departing. We got the 2016 session off to a good start on Monday 23rd January with a Fiddlers Rally, to celebrate the beginning of the 150th celebrations. Due to the numbers (approximately 140) this event was held in the church and The Clyde Coast Strathspey and Reel Society entertained us with a good selection of sing-along-songs and two amusing recitations (photos opposite). We had hoped some folk would get up to dance but they were all too shy!! A light buffet was served in the hall. Many thanks to William & Fiona for their kitchen skills and to all others who helped and supported this event and made it such a success. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FEBRUARY 8 Monday 7.30 p.m. Bones - Dr Thow 15 Monday 7.30 p.m. The Great Wall of China - Bill Herd on behalf of CHAS 22 Monday 7.30 p.m. Bible Study - Rev Christian Vermeulen 29 Monday 7.30 p.m. Legal Matters - Associate Lawyer Cecelia Timmons & Jessica McKee MARCH 4 Friday a.m. World Day of Prayer - Saltcoats: Baptist Church, Ardrossan Rd. 7 Monday 7.30 p.m. Panopticon - Kitty Walker 14 Monday 7.00 p.m. Annual Business Meeting followed by 7.30 p.m. Francie & Josie (Alias Ardrossan Academy Pupils) Elizabeth McMahon, Secretary 8

9 Guild - Evening of Carols and Readings Guild - Fiddler s Rally 9

10 Property Report - Kirk Session, February 2016 SEAFIELD MANSE A few slates adrift on the roof but no ingress of water to the house. It would be good if we could hold off until worst of the weather is past before having a visit from the roofers. Utility room is being upgraded/ decorated. Thanks to dave for taking this work on. The visit by two members of the property committee to carry out the annual manse condition schedule visit found the property in good condition. Several items were highlighted and they will require some attention. MONTGOMERIE MANSE Property Offers have been received for the property and we now await information from the lawyers. Unfortunately, with the Christmas/New Year holiday we lost 2/3 weeks. The lawyer predicts it will be end of February before the paperwork/finance has been concluded. Roof The property has had roof works carried out but the recent storms brought additional problems and Roofguard will require to be recalled. The manse experienced boiler problems for a few weeks and spare parts had to be obtained. The boiler is now up and running and the house is benefitting from being heated. THE COTTAGE The necessary paperwork has been completed and the cottage is now on the market for sale - Details can be viewed online at CHURCH/HALLS Lighting The lighting units attached to the balcony have been replaced with 6 x three light spot units. Units more in keeping with the building and provide improved lighting at a cheaper cost. Happy to report that a new boiler has been installed in the vestry and we have heat in the small hall and surrounding area again. The church boiler has also received a service and the gas certificate has been renewed for Radiator leak Unfortunately, a radiator in the church balcony has developed a leak and the surrounding carpet has become very wet. Engineers have been out to inspect but need to return with new parts. Mima McSwan 10 The Army of the Lord A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, You need to join the Army of the Lord! My friend replied, I m already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor. Pastor questioned, How come I don t see you except at Christmas and Easter? He whispered back, I m in the secret service. 1. Precious Lord, Take My Hand... And Help Me Up 2. It Is Well with My Soul... But My Knees Hurt 3. Nobody Knows the Trouble I Have Seeing Top Hymns for Old Folks 4. Just a Slower Walk with Thee 5. Count Your Many Birthdays, Name Them One by One 6. Go Tell It on the Mountain... But Speak Up

11 Kirk Session News The Kirk Session met on 14th January. Finance: The treasurer presented the balance sheet for the 52 weeks to 31st December Overall, there was a deficit of 6,777 but the tax reclaim for gift aid donations hadn t been processed before the end of the year and this will bring in around 11,000. The Stated Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday 20th March after the morning service. Attestation of Church Records: This will take place on February 16th and everything and all the necessary documents have been collated. Stewardship Committee: Edith Scott, one of the Church of Scotland s Stewardship Advisors had met with the committee on 7th January and a timetable of actions was agreed which will culminate in a Stewardship Gathering on Saturday 14th May. AOB: CPR Course / Defibrillator - We are exploring options to run a CPR course in the church for anyone wishing to learning these valuable life-saving skills, along with the provision of a defribrillator. Search for Ardrossan and Saltcoats Kirkgate Parish Church and you ll find us. The address for the page is: facebook.com/ardrossan-saltcoats-kirkgate-parish-churchof-scotland / World Mission In December last year,we joined together with people throughout the world to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS and the millions who are living with HIV.This edition of WM shares information on how HIV impacts on women and the cultures and practices that allow that to happen. One of the projects that is supported and aims to help women to become more autonomous is the Ekwendeni Hospital Aids programme in Malawi.Some of the women in the group described have HIV, others have not but they are all encouraged to work together for their economic and social development.they are encouraged to take loans which help them get started to generate some income by selling fish, baking or marketing vegetables.they have found their voice Presbytery News Presbytery met on 1st December. The first item of business was for Presbytery to discuss the Overture under the Barrier Act: Ministers and Deacons in Civil Partnerships 2015, which had been passed down from last year s General Assembly. Following discussion, Presbytery voted For the Overture - 34, and Against the Overture Business Committee: The position of Safeguarding Trainer was still vacant and a sub-committee was set up to seek an appointment and report back to the next meeting. There will be a Safeguarding Roadshow on 25th June to which all Co-ordinators and one panel member will be invited. Ministries & Superintendence Committee: The planned Local Church Review at Saltcoats St Cuthbert s has been postponed in consideration of the minister s current indisposition. The committee recommended the nomination of Hazel Allen, an elder at Ardrossan Park Church, for consideration as a National Assessor. Property: Largs Clark Memorial received approval to convert the Session Room into office space at a cost of around 21,000. Kilwinning Old received approval in principle, subject to the receipt of firm costings, for the removal of a disused external stairway which is causing significant dampness problems. Ardrossan and Saltcoats Kirkgate received approval to sell the adjacent church cottage. Mission Committee: The 2016 Prayer Diary has been circulated and congregations were encouraged to make use of it. and are ready to challenge the system.the men do not object because they see the benefits to the community. As one of the highlights of the moderatorial year, the Moderator visited the Waldensian church in Italy. He met with church leaders, visited congregations and witnessed at first hand the serious commitment and involvement of the Waldensian church in care of people who are poor or vulnerable. Last December Joel Hafvenstein joined the team at the United Mission to Nepal with his wife and 2 sons.they both grew up in Nepal and have worked with Tearfund helping partners to reduce their risk to natural disaster. Extract from World Mission Council Dec/Jan 2015/16 Alison Buick 11

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13 Letters of Appreciation Georgie Dodds wishes to thank the Church for the lovely flowers delivered to her recently by Solveig. They were most appreciated after her stay in hospital. Just a note to say THANK YOU for the lovely flowers I received after the death of my brother. they were very much appreciated. Senga Welsh Many thanks for the lovely cards, telephone calls and flowers I received after my recent fall. They were very much appreciated and cheered me up. Elma Hunter Jean Grant sends her grateful thanks to everyone at Kirkgate for the beautiful flowers she received when she got home from hospital. Thanks to Isobel who delivered them and had a chat which cheered me up. My most sincere thanks to all for the lovely flowers, many cards, phone-calls, visits and help I received after my knee surgery. All your caring thoughts and kindness has meant a great deal to me and appreciated so much. Margo Curtis The flowers which I received after breaking my wrist were just lovely and I wish to thank everyone at the church for remembering me. May Dunlop Thank you so much for beautiful flowers I received after the death of John. It was so comforting to know that we were being thought about at this very sad time. Janette Cran On behalf of myself and family we send a somewhat belated thank you for all the cards, phone calls and the church flowers we received after the sad loss of Margaret in November. Archie McAllister Many thanks for the lovely flowers which we both received from the church. they were gratefully appreciated. Bobby & Mildred Campbell Pastoral Care in Kirkgate Kirkgate is blessed to have a hard working Pastoral Care Committee that keeps in touch with people, arranging visits for those who are sick and housebound. They also keep me (as your minister) informed about people who need a visit at home or in hospital. The Pastoral Care Team is one of the ways in which we as a congregation strive to carry one another s burdens, but we rely on you to keep us updated about your friends and neighbours from the congregation who need support or a visit. This is especially important when it comes to hospital visiting, as visiting clergy no longer have access to in-patient lists at local hospitals. This means that the Minister and Pastoral Visitors only find out someone is in hospital when a relative, friend or neighbour lets us know. So if you know of someone in the congregation who is in need of a visit at home or in hospital, or if you would like a visit yourself, you can contact Miss Alison Buick ( ) or Mrs Morag Forsyth ( ) and visits will be organised. Be assured you can always get in touch with me directly. Even if you have to leave a message, I will call you back as soon as I can or you can send me an at: DGranger@churchofscotland. org.uk. The Pastoral Care Committee are always ready to widen the scope of their home visiting. So if you would like to opt in for home visits, please do get in touch with me. If you are able to join our team of visitors, I would also be happy to hear from you. You just need to be someone with a listening ear, who can extend the hand of support and friendship to another member of our congregation. Help carry one another s burdens, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2) Rev Dorothy Granger ( ) 13

14 Sunday Church Door Duty Rota TEAM A Mrs P Martin Miss A Buick Mrs E Green Miss E Howie Mrs E McCracken TEAM B Miss E Breakenridge Mrs J Hay Mrs M Hunter Mrs L Clark Mrs J Fox DATE TEAM COORDINATOR Feb 7th Team D Mrs J Rainey Feb 14th Team E Mrs C Gilmour Feb 21st Team A Mr A Dodds Feb 28th Team B Mr A Macdonald Mar 6th Team C Mrs E McInnes Mar 13th Team D Mar 20th Team E Mrs J Rainey Mar 27th Team A Mrs C Gilmour Apr 3rd Team B Mr A Dodds TEAM C Mrs F Liddell Mr G Campbell Mrs B McWilliam Mrs V Bruce Mrs M Forsyth TEAM D Miss M Paterson Mrs M Cooper Mrs E Murchie Mrs E Gaw Mrs C Morton DATE TEAM COORDINATOR Apr 10th Team C Mr A Macdonald Apr 17th Team D Mrs E McInnes Apr 24th Team E May 1st Team A Mrs J Rainey May 8th Team B Mrs C Gilmour May 15th Team C Mr A Dodds May 22nd Team D Mr A Macdonald May 29th Team E Mrs E McInnes June 5th Team A TEAM E Mrs S McCulloch Mrs M Cassidy Mrs A O Hanlon Mr G Armstrong Mrs P Armstrong Mr A McAllister FLOWER ROTA FLOWER DISTRIBUTION Feb 7th Mrs Harvey Mr W Stark Feb 14th Mrs J Rainey Miss A Buick Feb 21st Mrs D Kirkhope Mrs M Hunter Feb 28th Mrs M Cannon Miss E Breakenridge Mar 6th Mrs Flynn Mr I Martin Mar 13th Mrs R & E Lee Mrs M Cooper Mar 20th Mr A Mcdonald Mrs S McCulloch Mar 27th Miss E Hunter Mrs M Darroch Apr 3rd Mrs M Darroch Mrs E Mc Cracken Apr 10th Mr A Colquhoun Mrs P Armstrong 14 Ticking all the Business Boxes Office Supplies & Furniture IT Support & Services Photocopiers Design & Print Website Development Promotional Merchandise Tel: CENTRAL TAXIS 24-hour service guaranteed All contracts welcome 7-seat people carrier and 6-seat minibuses available Telephone: or Kirkgate Craft Team Wide range of handmade greetings cards Individual cards made to order Come and help the Craft Team make cards Every Tuesday in Kirkgate Church Hall, from 4pm-8pm

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