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December 2009 - January 2010

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TEDDIES TIME FOR GOD
Second Tuesday in the month, 8th December and 12th January at 1.45pm in the Church Hall


OXON CHURCH 100 CLUB 2009 PRIZEWINNERS
December 1st Mr A Hartley - 2nd Mr I Farr - 3rd Mrs S Campbell - 4th Mrs R Neeves
January 1st Mr I Farr - 2nd Mr J Farr - 3rd Mrs J M Wassall - 4th Mrs R Boswell

Monthly Draw Prizes: 1st = £20, 2nd = £15, 3rd = £10, 4th = £5
Half the money collected is distributed in prizes and the rest goes to the church. You can buy a number for £12 a year and have a chance of winning a prize every month. There are application forms at the back of the church or contact Monica Scott: Telephone 01743 232872 or email monica_scott@hotmail.co.uk for details of how to join.

COPTHORNE LADIES CLUB
Contact Chairman - Jeanie Millichamp on 344788
To be held at the Gains Park Community Hall, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
1st Feb - Social with Bring and Buy. Club members are asked to bring mementos and talk about their favourite holidays
8th Feb - Beware of Bag Snatchers Richard Goodchild
15th Feb - NO MEETING - HALF TERM 22nd Feb - Wood Turning Demonstration Keith Allen (Opportunity to buy)
1st Mar - Baskets in the Making Mr Ted Bruce practical demo
8th Mar - A. G. M. 15th Mar - Chocolates in the making Jackie McClusky See chocs taste samples
22nd Mar - Possible lunch at Montgomery's Tower Meet 12.00 noon
29th Mar - Images on Food The history of Gingerbread Sarah Hopcraft
This Programme is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control

OXON BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Under One's Session - Every Wednesday from 10-11:30am. For parents and carers of under ones. Drinks, support and a great place to meet other mums! £1.50 per family.
Toddler Session - Every Thursday in term time from 10-12 midday. For parents and carers of children from 0-5 years. Toys, snacks, craft, singing and fun! £2.00 per family.
Both groups are held in the Oxon Church Hall. For more information on either session, please contact Vicky Darke on 01743-244818.

WRVS FIFTY- FIVE FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Meets in Gains Park Community Centre on alternate Mondays at 2.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. New members welcome. Enquiries Tel 01743 353408
1st Feb - Talk on Hope House
15th Feb - Entertainment by the "Wrinklies" 1st Mar - "Travels in Russia" by Pam Clarke
15th Mar - Annual Meeting Bring and Buy
29th Mar - Outing to "Charlies"

A warm welcome is extended to visitors and new members to come along and meet new friends.

OXON CHURCH WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Oxon Women's Fellowship meets once a month at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday at a venue to be decided. The meeting can be a speaker, an event or an outing. Subscription is £12.00 a year to cover the Speaker's expenses.
9th Feb - Talk by Mr Tucker from Shropshire Wild Life Trust on Hay Meadows. at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall
9th Mar - A Wine Tasting Evening by Dave Thomas

Details and information from Margaret on 01743 356299 or Jenny on 01743 359392

COPTHORNE & DISTRICT LUNCH CLUB Meet at the Grapes Hotel, Bicton Heath, 12.00 for 12.30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Please book by 1st Wednesday by ringing 350537 between 6.00 and 8.00 p.m.

COPTHORNE COMPANIONS WRVS OVER 60's CLUB Meets at the Scout Hut Rad Valley Road on alternate Thursdays at 2 p.m.
11th Feb - Peter and Friends "Sing A Long" etc.
25th Feb - Social Fun Quiz 11th Mar - Talk on "Work with Samaritans"
25th Mar - Birthday Lunch


NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Contact Olive Jebb Tel: 350537 or Jean Barlow Tel: 356524

SHREWSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS - FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Thursday 18th February A talk on the work of the Probation Service - 10.00am The Barnabus Centre, Longden Coleham
For information or help with transport Tel; The Forum Office 01743 244640

EDGEFIELD GREEN COMMUNION
Holy Communion Service will be held on Wednesday 9th December. There will be no service in January