From the Autumn 2007 Messenger Although this has not been a summer noted for lots of sunny days, our outside events have been very fortunate. Garden Party
July 15th Lynn and Colin held their Garden Party, the sun shone and everyone enjoyed a happy, relaxing afternoon in their beautiful garden. Once again we thank them for all the work they do preparing for this very special day. The amazing amount of £600 was raised which topped last year's record. Car Treasure Hunt
Lynne and Garry organised a Car Treasure Hunt on 20th July finishing up with a BBQ in their garden. Again the weather was very kind to us. There hasn't been a Treasure hunt for several years and this year it was won by Dianne, Margaret and Elaine, 'The Three Amigos'. The evening was a great success; everyone enjoyed their trip in the countryside and the refreshments at Lynn and Garry's home. Many thanks to them for organising this event, hopefully to be repeated. The Final Fling Oot (The Flea Market)
We thank Margaret Donald for the ‘Final Fling’ fundraiser held in her home and garden and yet again we were lucky with the weather. We give Margaret our good wishes for good health and happiness in her new home. Charity Shop
The week beginning 6th August we were in the Charity Shop, this was very successful raising £1,600. A big thank you to all who provided stock. Thanks to Keith for the use of his van and to all who loaded and unloaded the goods. Thanks to Alex for his sermon on the Sunday resulting in an excellent response for helpers. A big thank you to everyone else who helped in any way. it was a very busy week, Ronnie we missed your banter and help! Old Tyme Dance
By the time you receive your magazine Charlie and Alice Officer will have held their Old Tyme Dance in Culter. This will be the 10th dance they have held. Over the ten years Alice and Charlie have raised around £10,000, this is a magnificent achievement and we give them our grateful thanks. They have decided they should go out on a high, so sad to say, this is the ‘last dance’ . Many thanks to both of you, and the friends who came to the dances to support you. Coffee Shops
At the time of writing this the Summer Coffee Shops are almost finished, I would like to thank all who worked in the shops and especially all who did extra duties, this was very much appreciated. We have been very fortunate that they have been so successful but unfortunately not so well supported by our own congregation. However, you will have the opportunity to support the Christmas Coffee shops which will be held on Saturday - 1st, 8th and 15th December. Please come along and support them. Anne Donaldson
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The Projects Committee has had a busy summer. Thank you to Anne, as Convenor, for making the Projects Committee such a success.
From the Summer 2007 Messenger We have some dates for your diary—the first being Lynn and Colin’s Garden Party on Sunday 15th July. This is always a very happy occasion. Lynn and Colin put a lot of work into this event and I would ask you to give them your support. Garry and Lynne are hoping to hold a car Treasure Hunt on Friday 20 July. Details will be in the pew leaflet nearer the date. The Charity Shop has been booked for the week beginning Monday 6 August and we would be grateful for donations of bric a brac. The copper and silver mines are in the vestibule each Sunday. All donations are gratefully received. Summer Coffee Shops The first coffee shop will be held on Saturday 2 June, then right through until the end of September with the exception of Saturday 18 August. Home baking and raffle prizes are always gratefully received. Please come along and bring your friends. Supporting the coffee shops can make a big difference to our church finances. From the Autumn 2006 Messenger Once again many thanks to Lynn and Colin for holding their Garden Party. This was their tenth and financially most successful. It is always a very relaxing day in their beautiful garden and the weather was again very kind to us. Alice and Charlie Officer are holding another Old Tyme Dance on Friday 6 October. This is always a very enjoyable event. We held a Ceilidh on Saturday 7 October with music by Clachan Yell and a stovie supper. This was an excellent family event. Tickets were £8 for adults and £4 for children. The Alexander Brothers are giving a concert on 21 October and tickets are on sale at £6. The Aberdeen Flower Club have agreed to give a Floral Pageant, Friendship and Fun Through Flowers in the Church on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October. It looks like October will be a busy month and we look forward to your support at these events.
Anne Donaldson (Convener) From the Summer 2006 Messenger Grateful thanks to everyone who helped me in any way to make the charity shop such a success. The amount raised this year was over £1,570. Surely our homes must be the most clutter free in Aberdeen! It is a lot of work and I would like to thank all who helped to collect and sort the goods, those who helped on Friday night, Keith for the use of his van and all who helped on Saturday to get the goods to the shop. Babs, Ronnie, Alison, Lynne, Rachael and Kirsty did a wonderful job of setting out the shop on Sunday. Grateful thanks to all who helped in the shop and to those who helped take the leftovers back to the church. |
