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Past Events

Melbourn Fete Once gain we were not put off by the rain! Our stall hosted Fair Trade and Circus crafts, here’s a sample of the children’s creations:

Bloomsday We were delighted to take part in the Bloomsday festival on the 16th June, and to welcome so many people in to our church hall. Our minister, Duncan Goldie, contributed to the music whilst others read aloud and served refreshments (although not at the same time)! Essential funds were raised for water Aid: www.wateraid. org/uk Christian Aid Week We raised £454.22 towards the village total of £955.66 during Christian Aid week. The funds go to vital work to eliminate poverty and injustice around the world. See the website for further information on where your donation went: www.christianaid.org.uk

Forthcoming events

Ride & Stride! 12th September Fun for all the family! Ride and Stride is a sponsored ride or walk in which people from all over England walk or cycle between churches. You get to visit unique historic buildings (& refreshments at many churches), see beautiful countryside, get some exercise and have fun with the family. Pop in to the see us on the 12th.

See the Ride & Stride website here for more information: www.rideandstrideuk.org

Harvest Festival 20th September We have a special Harvest festival service on 20th September 11am, come and see the beautiful flowers and join us for a coffee – or pop along later on at 4pm for a bring and share tea, followed by a harvest themed songs of praise service at 5pm.

A Musical Evening with a hot buffet A Musical Evening with a hot buffet supper 25th September We are hosting a Musical Evening in order to raise funds for local charity CherryhomesTrust who provide equipment, friendship and support to those with physical disabilities in the Cambridge area. More details can be found here: www.cherryhomes.org.uk

Welcome to All If you are interested in joining us at any of our services, you will receive a warm welcome. Our weekly family Sunday service is at 11am.

A Musical Evening in Melbourn United Reformed Church including movements from Beethoven Sonata in A major Op. 69, Mendelssohn Sonata in D; Vivaldi Sonata 5 RV40, Saint-Saens The Swan & Cassado’s Requiebros (an exciting Spanish piece) We are delighted to welcome: Catherine Wilmers (cello) and Ilga Pitkevica (piano) Friday 25th September at 7:00pm Ticket: £25 each (includes hot buffet supper & glass of wine) Contact: Barry Monk – Tel: 01763 246458 email: bgmonk@kloster.freeserve.co.uk

Melbourn Baptist Church

The church has enjoyed a busy few months, as usual. Members joined other church congregations for a Christian Aid walk around the village, and finished with a bring-andshare tea, and service.

The church also enjoyed a visit to the Big Church Day Out in West Sussex, which now extends to cover a whole weekend, and is a celebration of Christian arts, including many top music artists.

Melbourn Baptist has also started an extra regular weekly prayer meeting, on Thursdays, including general prayers for the church and further afield, followed by a time for more personal prayer. All are welcome.

One of the church’s link missionaries David Fry, who works for Christian broadcasting organisation Trans World Radio, visited the church in June, and gave a presentation about the group’s work, followed by a church lunch.

The ladies of the church enjoyed a social evening at Glazed Creations in Royston, and in a regular exchange of preachers, the church welcomed Rev Scott Paton from Harston Baptist Church, while Melbourn’s Rev Stuart Clarke visited Comberton.

This summer, continuing its regular involvement, the church was the base for the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children’s annual visit, as they enjoyed a break for a month, coming to this country from Belarus.

The charity devotes its energies to raising funds to bring children, who are at risk, from Belarus to the United Kingdom for a month every year. It aims to help children between seven and 13, from orphanages or disadvantaged homes.

These children are in great need and come from social situations that make it difficult for them to get the care they require at home.

SOAS (Supporters of All Saints’)

The May draw was made by Mike Rawlings on 30th May. There were 77 members. The first prize of £25.68 goes to Robert Ellis at 11 Mortlock Street and the second of £12.84 goes to Audrey Hodson at 103 Beechwood Avenue

The June draw was made by Eric Davis on 6th June. There were 77 members. The first prize of £25.68 goes to Joan Statter (21) at 60 Orchard Road and the second of £12.84 goes to Ann Harding (66) at 52 The Moor.

The July draw was made by Mike Rawlings on 1st August. There were 77 members. The first prize of £25.68 goes to Douglas Gatward at 94 High Street and the second of £12.84 to Jane Stevens at 35 Water Lane.

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