WEEK OF PRAYER -- Gorsley Chapel is holding a Week of Prayer until January 11, between 7-8am each morning. Come and join us if you can and get the New Year off to the best possible start. Feel free to just pop in for a short while before the start of the working day.

CHRISTCHURCH -- The children's Sunday Group thanks all those people who supported their Operation Christmas Child appeal. Fifty-two shoeboxes were filled and will be sent to needy children throughout the world. Special thanks to the organisers, Glyn and Dora.

THE QUIET GARDEN TRUST -- This is a ministry to provide a network of homes in the countryside giving an opportunity for prayer, silence and reflection where people can find a quiet, relaxing environment, and time to refresh their relationship with Jesus Christ. Douglas and Hilary Swallow invite you to their home and garden at Stone Cottage, Gorsley (between the Roadmaker Inn and Gorsley Chapel) on January 19 from 9.30am-3.30pm. Booking is essential as only four people can be taken at a time. For further information please telephone 01989 720760.

WI -- The next meeting is on January 15 at 7.30pm in the village hall. The guest speaker will be Mrs J Grassom, and her subject will be 'Swimming with Whales', something not to be missed! Any enquiries please telephone 01989 720446.

CHRISTCHURCH -- The monthly coffee morning will be held at the home of Lyle and Maureen Walker, 5 Sundale, Gorsley on January 16 from 10.30am.