Tansley Methodist

Career Call-In – new FREE service in Tansley

Paul Strange — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:17:55 +0000

What: Career Call-In When: Every Friday, 10am – 1pm, starting this Friday, 03 May Where: Brunswick Rooms, Tansley Methodist Church Who: Anyone in and around the local Tansley area During the times listed above you will be able to access, free of charge, all the career coaching services available from career specialist Julie Holmwood. [...]

Matthew and Lucy Get Married

Paul Strange — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:39:28 +0000

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The next Mr and Mrs Strange This weekend saw the wedding of ex-Tansley resident and Tansley Methodist Member Matthew Strange with the very lovely Lucy (nee Hare) They were married in St Mary & All Saints’ Church in Checkley, Staffordshire It was a beautiful day and the bride looked truly stunning – [...]

Cafe Church – All Welcome

Paul Strange — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:30:56 +0000

Posted in Events

by Paul Strange Church, but not as you know it! Seated at tables, cafe church is an interactive service… with coffee (or tea) We are informal, the atmosphere is relaxed and best of all, we have fun. All are welcome. We have toys and books for the children. You are no [...]

Tansley Book Club

Paul Strange — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:39:18 +0000

Posted in Events

The Book Club Mission: A multi-media book club to share and discuss ideas and stories that have touched our lives and expanded our thinking. About: Sometimes you read, hear, or see something new and it sparks a thought or idea… You’re excited. You want to talk about it with someone. But no-one you know [...]

Tansley Tuesdays

Paul Strange — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:07:48 +0000

Posted in Our News

The Tuesday Club is mainly for persons over the age of 60 and meets every fortnight to socialise and chat. Once a month an outing is arranged, usually with a lunch or tea included. At the regular meetings there are speakers, slide shows, demonstrations, quizzes, musical afternoons, etc. In addition to all this, members [...]

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Paul Strange — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:08:33 +0000

Posted in Events

One of the lovely things about living in Tansley at this time of year is the Christmas Tree Festival. Organised and hosted by The Holy Trinity Church, local people and organisations provide and decorate trees within the church. There is a children's tree, decorated with chocolate and candy canes, asking to be eaten. A [...]

A Moments Silence

Paul Strange — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:35:01 +0000

Posted in Articles

Lest We Forget This year Remembrance Day fell on a Sunday. Churches all over the country will have taken time to pray for peace and remember those who lost their lives in war, as we did. Disturbingly, there have been 150 major conflicts in the World since the 2nd World War ended in 1945. It was equally upsetting to hear that the World has only actually been at peace for 26 days during that entire time. I am reminded of the words of Mahatma Gandhi – Be the change you want to see in the World

Come Back to Church

Paul Strange — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:11:01 +0000

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An Invitation From Tansley Methodist Church Maybe you've not been to church for ages, or perhaps you've never been? We would really like you to come and see what a friendly 'bunch' we are on 'Back to Church' Sunday; 30 September at 10.30am The Rev Lyn Houghton will be taking the service, [...]

Harvest is Here, Thank You God

Paul Strange — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:47:25 +0000

Posted in Articles

This weekend will see us celebrate the harvest with a supper on Saturday night, followed by two worship services and our circuit lunch on Sunday. But why do we celebrate the harvest?

Coast to Coast Walk, In Pictures

Paul Strange — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:12:04 +0000

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Walking across Britain, East to West This past week Julie, Denise and Kath have been walking Coast to Coast. Behind the scenes they have been supported by Julie's husband Steve. Cook, bottle washer, bag carrier and get away driver. Their emotional journey started last spring. Whilst watching Comic Relief they were [...]