Friday 5th June

Whit walk at Uppermill - a tremendous experience.







The Chapel gathers

Marching through the town - joining up with all the other churches.

Gathering on the field with over 2000 people for an ecumenical service

Taking part - reading from Corinthians .

A bring and share lunch.
Being with the church in the evening as they open up as an 'alcohol free zone' as the famous brass band competition takes place - a really important outreach activity and hearing about their vision for the future

Sunday 7th June

Taking service with communion at Uppermill.

Sunday afternoon 'dropping' in to a service at Brierley Green, Buxworth taken by Brian Grist

Tea to follow a very warm welcome.

A new disabled toilet (They are very proud of it)









Monday 8th June




A day at Chinley with Edmonde - time to talk and visit the toddler group.








Dorothy is an important part of the group. Hearing about the success of 'Messy Church' and future plans for the hall.


Monday evening

Just being with Charlesworth Church at their Church meeting - again not only hearing about the day to day running of the church but also about hopes and visions.

Tuesday 9th





A day at Golborne with David and Edith Isaacs to see their soft play area.





Lovely to hear it all started when a small church saw that it was something they could do as a outreach activity. A busy happy day with mothers (and grandfather) enjoying the facility.

Church ladies supplying refreshments and lunches!

The day finished with the North West Executive meeting at Walkden.

Wednesday 10th.

After a quick visit to Chinley - made my way back down the M6!

June 13th

Meeting of Congregational Federation Ltd in Nottingham.

June 14th

A chance to travel three miles up the road to North Nibley for their evening service. They took advantage of a visiting minister to lead their communion service!






Paul Stephens who was playing at Harrogate leads with the Congregation.