WELCOME TO THE ORCHARD

PLANNING FOR THIS YEAR'S WHIT WALK

 Organisers were delighted that 40 people turned up for the initial planning meeting for this year's Whit Walk.  Such is the heart of the church in Chesterfield to make this event a terrific witness to our Saviour.  Many ideas were put forward to make this the best procession of witness ever.  We want it to be joyful, full of bright colours and music - a true reflection of the abundant life we have in Jesus.  If you missed the meeting and would like your church to be involved this year contact Chris with your details so that you can be kept in the loop.

Could your church music group get involved?  We need more music!  Playing and singing on the back of a lorry is an experience that awaits. If you have never tried it how about giving it a go?

Could your Sunday School, Messy Church, Youth Group get involved in producing a walking tableau demonstrating what Jesus means to them?  It can be a lot of fun and a good team building exercise to work together on a project.

Please encourage everyone you know to get involved.  This will be the 169th consecutive year that we have had occasion to witness in this way.  Help us to make the most of this opportunity.

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HALF TERM HOLIDAY FUN

JOB VACANCY

Derbyshire Voluntary Action Connect 2 Self Care vacancy

Are you a dynamic community worker with a real asset-based approach to tackling loneliness and social isolation? Can you make a real and long-lasting difference to the lives of people living in Chesterfield?  Are you passionate about creating positive opportunities for people?  If so, we want to hear from you!   The Connect to Self Care Service (C2SC)* will support clients who are lonely, isolated or are at risk of developing, or living with a long-term health condition. This unique service will work holistically to increase people’s social and physical activity; and help increase emotional and practical support within the community of Chesterfield. The C2SC team will work as part of an integrated system to improve people’s social connectivity, health and wellbeing. The service will also enable GPs and other health and care professionals to connect their patients to a range of non-clinical and community support services. *Connect to Self Care (C2SC) Chesterfield is an enhanced social prescribing and self-care service, which includes: 1.         Community Navigators - based in the community, providing social prescribing support in local hubs and GP practices and face-to-face support to individuals to access social, community and voluntary services.   2.         Social Connectors (volunteers) - provide support by directly assisting clients to engage with existing community activity and identifying opportunities for community-based social contact. Supported and managed by a Community Coordinator. 3.         A Support and Outcomes Officer.   The Community Coordinator will be passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation, increasing physical activity, building resilience, increasing financial stability and supporting the development of social networks.  They will do this by recruiting local people to a team of volunteer Social Connectors, and support them to change lives by making best use of their personal qualities, skills and experience to inspire and support local people to achieve their goals. This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS check.  Contact below for application pack: Derbyshire Voluntary Action Offices 2a - 2c, The Market Hall Chesterfield, England S40 1AR United Kingdom 01246 555908 info@dva.org.uk   Closing date for applications: 12.30pm Friday 1st March Interview date: Monday 11th March

PATHWAYS FOLK NIGHT

REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Reflection and Celebration of Life 

We wish to invite you to the Reflection and Celebration of Life event
on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at 6.00pm
at the Crooked Spire, Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield S40 1XJ

Names of victims of over 100 victims who have died of asbestos related diseases from the East Midlands will be projected onto the Archway of the “Crooked Spire” as a poignant remembrance and awareness-raising event.

Following the projection, there will be a reflection in the Crooked Spire, with speeches, poems and music.

Refreshments will be served.

Nearest Car Parks are • Best Car park St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TJ – the Crooked Spire is opposite this car park. • Alternative Spa Lane Car Park, Chesterfield S41 7XB

Please send completed Booking Form to DAST, 34 Glumangate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1TX. Alternatively you can email us at joanne.gordon@asbestossupport.co.uk or call us on 01246 380415 to let us know you are coming

The event has been sponsored with thanks to UNISON, UNITE, GMB and FBU

TAIZE STYLE SERVICE

TAIZÉ EVENING PRAYER 

The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple Sunday 17th February 6.30pm
at Hasland Methodist Church