Walk of witness

ON GOOD Friday, 50 people from all three churches processed through Birstall on a walk of witness.

They started at Tesco on Sibson Rd, stopping along the way until they reached Birstall Fisheries. At each stopping point, they had an Easter reading, a prayer for our village, and a hymn.

People took turns carrying the massive 10ft high cross, and they all sang a reflective Taizé chant while walking along the route, as well as handing out crosses made from palm fronds to those that wanted them.

The procession finished at St. Theresa’s, where everyone was welcomed in for a hot drink and a hot cross bun. The walk of witness is a reminder of Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem when the jubilant crowd threw their cloaks and palm fronds into the road to honour him.

Carrying the cross retells the final walk that Jesus took on his way to be crucified.

Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month, and we meet in Birstall Village Hall at 7.15pm. There is a raffle for one of the beautiful arrangements and a stall selling plants at a very reasonable price.

You don’t have to do anything! Just sit back and be entertained by interesting and amusing commentaries from the arrangers as they work their magic.

Throughout the year, we have visits to interesting gardens, social events and raise money for our charity, which this year is Guide Dogs for the Blind, for which we have sponsored two puppies.

Now the nights are drawing out, come and have a look. We hope to see you soon.

Contact details are in the Noticeboard Section of this paper.

From Birstall Flower Club

THE BOWLS season has been underway for a couple of weeks now, and after a cold, wet March and early April, club members are enjoying being in the fresh air and good company once again.

The game of bowls has fascinated people for centuries, and no wonder. The earliest written record of a bowls club comes from the year 1294! So, the game is still going strong after more than 700 years, which must say something.

St Margaret's provides a warm welcome to both new and experienced bowlers alike and can also offer coaching. For more information, please contact Carolyn of John on 0116 2675947.

From St Margaret’s Co-operative