cots and baby equipment wanted for expectant mums

Thanks to those who have recently donated baby clothes, cots and pushchairs. These have now been passed on and been gratefully received.

 If you are still thinking about giving away your cot, puschair and other baby equipment, please can you get in touch with us at the Crossway on 0121 426 0070.

We know that we will need at least two more cots, pushchairs and other baby equipment in the next few months. It would be lovely to reassure people who are still pregnant that we will be able to help them in this way.

Now in its 4th year, Prime Time was once again an excellent week enjoyed by all – guests and helpers alike. 60 guests attended over the 3 days and were spoilt for choice with an exciting selection of sessions on offer each morning and afternoon. Have a look at the photo gallery to see the fun we had listening to music and talks, playing games, using computers and generally enjoying each other’s company. Guests were treated to a superb 3-course meal each day and plenty of tea, coffee and home-made cakes and biscuits in between times. The week concluded with a short service of Thanksgiving led by Revd Antony Spencer.

This event involved about 60 amazing helpers who organised or provided transport, shifted armchairs, welcomed and assisted guests, cooked, served, cleared up or washed up, led sessions, made drinks, organised games, ran the computers and PA, fed the volunteers, took photos, etc etc. Some brought their dogs; some brought their babies! All worked their socks off. But it was well worth it.

Prime Time gives an opportunity for older people in the church and from the local community to have a really enjoyable week together at a time when many people are on holiday and many clubs or activities are closed. It is a way of helping some more isolated older people to enjoy the company of others, and most of all, Prime Time helps older people feel valued and loved.

Already, we are looking forward to next year………

Catriona Foster
Pastor – Older People

This call for help went out in early August:

 Could you make yourself free to help a mum who is trying to get residents in her block of flats to help clear a large overgrown communal garden so children can play safely?

For  15  Crossway volunteers the answer was yes!

 Working together with local residents they helped to clear a large overgrown communal area of garden.

"Where to start!"

As we worked we uncovered all manner of interesting stuff!

"No sign of this lot when we started"

 Along the way we had a lot of fun.

Thank you  to everyone who helped to make this happen.

If you’d like to be involved in something similar please get in touch.

 email pac@thecrossway.org.uk