Four walkers gathered outside Church on the 5 September for our first ‘away’ walk since the Covid-19 outbreak. When we got to our starting point in Old Whittington, we had our lunch break. Before starting the walk our numbers were reduced to three when one of our group could not find their car and house […]
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Newbold Women’s Group September 2021
At our first full meeting since March 2020, held on 1st September in church, we were given a very informative and interesting talk by David Brocklehurst on Medical Detection Dogs. He was accompanied by his dog, Alice, who is not a qualified detection dog, but who is approved to work as an ambassador for the […]
Rector’s Letter October 2021
Dear all, This is my last ever opening letter in ‘The Evangelist’. Almost five years to the day since I wrote my first letter for this magazine. I write now, as I did then, overlooking the Rectory lawn. It’s nearly three months since the bishop of Derby appointed me as the new Ordained Vocations Officer […]
Walking Group August 2021
After many months of lockdown the St. John’s Church group finally ventured out on the first walk. We welcomed back Eric and Helen and as a decision had been made to not share cars, we began our journey by walking through the churchyard, along Kendal Road, down to Coniston Road and up to Silverdale Close […]
Newbold Women’s Group August 2021
After the summer break, with no meeting in August, our next opportunity to meet is on Wednesday 1st September, at 7pm, when David Brocklehurst will be giving an illustrated talk on Medical Detection Dogs, a very interesting subject. At present, the Parish Room is not available, so we are holding the meeting in church, where […]