EVENT: SHIPS AND GIGGLES AND PUDDING EVENING at Gorsley Village Hall

Ships and Giggles, a sea shanty group, are coming to perform in the hall on Saturday, 26 September. They sing traditional, folk, and maritime songs. 

Tickets are £10 and include portions of delicious puddings. There will be a cash bar.

Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets are £10, available at the Community Shop and on the door.

 

EVENT: HALLOWEEN QUIZ NIGHT – 31st October 

Following last year’s hugely popular and fun evening, we’re holding another on 31st October at 7pm at the Gorsley Village Hall.

£5 per person. Teams of up to four people, adults only.

Fancy dress optional… but quite fun! 

There’ll be a cash bar, nibbles, various prizes, and a raffle. Teams of up to four people, adults only.

Limited tables available. All profits will go to charity. Please text or call Jo on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page to make a reservation or for more info.

 

NEW GROUP: COMMUNITY BOARD GAMES

Do you wish you had someone to play Scrabble, chess or Monopoly with? Or other games that only seem to get an airing at Christmas when the rest of the family is there? 

A new group to do just that is starting in September, meeting weekly on Monday afternoons 1.30-3.30pm in the Orchard Coffee Shop (although the coffee shop itself will be closed). This is for over-18s only – but there is no top age limit! 

We will have our first meeting on Monday 7th September at 1.30pm. There is plenty of car parking at the church and it will always be daylight. Come in by the coffee shop entrance, as there will probably be short mat bowls happening in the hall. 

We have quite a selection of games here, but if you have a particular favourite that is a little out of the ordinary, do bring it along and teach us how to play. 

We look forward to seeing you – Monday 7th September, 1.30 in the Orchard Coffee Shop. 

 

GORSLEY VILLAGE HALL

THE VILLAGE HALL - HIRE ARRANGEMENTS

Margaret Evans has been the Treasurer and Booking Clerk for the village hall for 14 years. Late last year, Sue Scregg took on the Treasurer duties, and we have now found another volunteer, Denise Elson, to take on the role of Booking Clerk. The Committee is very grateful for the long service that Margaret has devoted to the smooth operation of the hall, and appreciates that she is happy to continue as a trustee, so we will still be able to tap into her many years of experience. 

If you would like to book the hall, then please get in touch either by email to Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

or phone Denise on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

You can see what's on and check availability on the calendar on the Gorsley.com website - click on the 'About Gorsley' drop-down menu and select Village Hall. 

 

100 CLUB WINNERS

June draw : £25 - Charles Head, £10 - Sherry Jackson, £5 - Roger Morris

July draw: £25 - Don McKenzie, £10 - Malcolm Dalby, £5 - Sheila Fowler

August draw: £25 - Sherry Jackson, £10 - Hilary Blackwell, £5 - Christine Williams

 

GORSLEY COMMUNITY SHOP & POST OFFICE

Keep in mind our year-round tip: just £10 a week spent in the shop keeps us providing this amazing service for you, our beloved community. Come and see us this summer! We are your community-minded shop, ready for your summer needs. Drinks, specialty Hillbrooks ice creams, ice lollies, and more. Plants and bedding available, as well as ordering in advance bunches of flowers. 

For our Gorsley Post Office, we continue to offer Travel Money Cards and currency options for your travel needs. Inquire at our Post Office or online at www.postoffice.co.uk

Did you know we are always looking for enthusiastic and community-minded volunteers to work alongside our wonderful team of volunteers and staff? Could this be you? Inquire in the shop, or give us a call. To inquire, Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

- Paul Parker (Shop Manager)

 

GORSLEY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB 

A huge Thank You to everyone who attended the Gorsley Show in August. Details to follow in the next Chimes edition about how the day went! Visitors and new members are always very welcome. If you think you might be interested in joining our club or would just like to know a bit more about us, please call Charlotte on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

 

GORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 

Everyone is welcome to our Sunday morning service at 10.30am. Separate crèche, children, and youth activities take place at the same time, so there is something appropriate for the whole family. If you want to see if our service is to your liking, all services are also live-recorded and available on YouTube. We would love to get to know you; however, YouTube cannot go as far as to serve you the coffee and conversation that take place after the service. It would be great to see you. 

www.gorsleybaptist.church Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page

 

CHRIST CHURCH GORSLEY - Gorsley says farewell to a remarkable lady

As September unfolds its Autumn colours, we offer a warm welcome to our services this month. Our weekly Sunday morning services at 10:30 begin with one of Holy Communion on the 6th. Please note that on the 27th we will hold a special Evensong led by Revd. Mark and Revd. David - no morning service that day.

In early August, Revd. Simon conducted the funeral service of Eileen Chivers, who was a remarkable lady who gave so much of herself to our church over many decades. Our Churchwarden Viv says, “Eileen was a person of great faith, possessed of many gifts, as well as being a great support for her soul mate and late husband, the Revd. Roy Chivers.” The Open the Book Bible storytelling at Gorsley Goffs School was initiated by Eileen and continues to this day. She also led Sunday School for the young people of our church for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eileen’s family now.

For full details of any of the services at Christ Church, contact Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page