Dawdle details – Sept-Oct 2022
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Dawdle details – Aug 2022
Dawdle details
Another Dawdle
Glenys and Philip have added a further dawdle to the list:
Date | Set off time | Area | Note | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 29 June | 10:30am | Droylsden towards Clayton | Easy riverside walk with nice wide paths | approx 2.50 miles |
Contact Kathleen (07876 366 575)
More Dawdles without Graham – late addition
A late addition to the list:
| Date | Set off time | Area | Note | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 22 June | 10:30am | Park Bridge Ashton to Alexandra Park Oldham | Incline at beginning then flat | approx 3.50 miles |
It is good to know the Dawdles are still continuing even though Graham is unable to lead due to his sabbatical. Glenys and Philip France have been trialling a few more walks – all on Wednesdays in addition to those on the previous post.
Kathleen and Pauline will act as contact points and they ask that if you plan to join any of the walks to let them know (so that they know to wait if you are a little late). Contact numbers are Pauline (07879 359 783) and Kathleen (07876 366 575)
| Date | Set off time | Area | Note | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 25 May | 10:30am | Leesbrook Trail, Oldham | Couple of inclines and a set of shallow steps | approx 3.25 miles |
| Wednesday 1 June | 10:30am | Droylsden towards Clayton | Easy riverside walk with nice wide paths | approx 2.5 miles |
| Wednesday 8 June | 10:30am | Ashton to Droylsden | Steps from the car park to the start of walk | approx 3.25 miles |
Dawdles without Graham
It is good to know the Dawdles will continue even though Graham is unable to lead due to his sabbatical. Glenys and Philip France have been trialling a few walks and have set up the following schedule – all on Wednesdays.
Kathleen and Pauline will act as contact points and they ask that if you plan to join any of the walks to let them know (so that they know to wait if you are a little late). Contact numbers are Pauline (07879 359 783) and Kathleen (07876 366 575)
| Date | Set off time | Area | Note | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 April | 10:30am | Dobcross | Steps and incline at beginning then flat | approx 4 miles |
| Wednesday 4 May | 10:30am | Stalybridge Canal | Canal walk, can be muddy in parts | approx 2.5 miles |
| Wednesday 11 May | 10:30am | Park Bridge Ashton to Alexandra Park Oldham | Incline at beginning then flat | approx 3.5 miles |
| Wednesday 18 May | 10:30am | Hobson Moor, Stalybridge | Incline at end | approx 2.5 miles |
Willow Wood presents …
Good Friday Service of Reflection
Join together with friends from across the partnership in reflecting on the events of Good Friday
The service will be led by Revd Sheila Coop and will be held at Macedonia Church and also on Zoom on Friday 15th April starting at 6:30pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 824 6101 0862 Passcode: 320087
God is here – all are welcome
Easter Events across the Partnership
Albion “Experiencing Easter”
Albion are offering a chance to take time to reflect and pray at a series of stations recalling the events of Holy Week. There will also be activities for children. The times are as follows:
- Wednesday 13th April 2:00-5:00pm 6:00-8:00pm
- Thursday 14th April 2:00-5:00pm 6:00-7:00pm
- Maundy Thursday Communion Service at 7:00pm
- Friday 15th Aril 10:00-11:00am
- Good Friday Service at 11:00am
All are welcome, come and go as you wish.
Macedonia “Easter Adventure”
On Saturday 9th April, 10:30 – 12:30, Macedonia will be holding an Easter Adventure where we plan to explore the Easter Story through arts and crafts and then enjoy worship and a meal together!
Everyone is welcome.
Macedonia “Supper and Story”
Macedonia will host a faith supper on Maundy Thursday at 7:30pm – just bring something you like and we will share all the offerings together as we remember the story of events leading up to Jesus arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. If the weather is suitable we hope to finish in the garden, so bring suitable warm, waterproof clothing.
Union Street Good Friday Service
Union Street will hold a Good Friday Service in the church at 11:00am All are welcome to join in as we reflect on the trial and death of Jesus of Nazareth, “King of the Jews”.
Tuesday Conversations – pausing.
These Tuesdays Conversations are taking a break for a while due to sabbaticals and holidays. We hope to restart with a new series after Pentecost – so watch this space!
Churches Working Together 