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In Grange Church
we have the following Organizations
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BADMINTON
There are two
Badminton Clubs.
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For the
better players the Grange Badminton Club meets all year in the Church Hall
on a Monday and a Saturday evening under the leadership of David Barr. For
more details please contact David Barr,
Tel: 01563 535036
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In the
summer months there is a Badminton Club on a Thursday evening when players
of all ages and both sexes come along for an evening's exercise at 7.30 pm. This begins after Easter and runs until the Choir resumes
in September.
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BOWLING CLUB
The Bowling Club is on Wednesday
evenings at 7.30 pm. New members will be
made more than welcome and anyone interested in joining should either
attend on Wednesdays or speak to Billy Allan to find out more information on the Club.
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CARING
GROUP
Twenty one years ago, Bill
Wales, an elder of Grange Church, saw a need for something extra in the life
of the Congregation. He discussed his ideas with Robert and Annie Owen and
the result was the formation of the Caring Group. The aim was to keep
involved in the fellowship parishioners who were no longer fit to attend the Church.
Members of the Caring Group visit the housebound, give them
news and gossip and usually end up as good friends. Afternoon Services are
held when the housebound are brought by minibus and car to the Church Hall
for an informal service followed by time for a cup of tea and a chat.
In the Summer there is an outing followed by a lovely tea
back in the Church Hall. Everyone is fairly well behaved, and the day is rounded off with the singing of favourite
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there is a Christmas Dinner with entertainment from the Choir.
The work of the Caring Group is financed by a Coffee Morning held in the
Spring and the Church pays the balance.
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GRANGE CHURCH CHOIR
At Christmas we
have one Sunday led by the Choir, during which 5 or 6 pieces are sung either
as a choir or occasionally by soloists from the choir. We also
provide the entertainment for the Caring Group Christmas dinner when we
indulge in more secular music, songs from shows, old Scots songs, Christmas
songs etc. Again these are a mixture of solo and choral works.
For Easter we prepare special music for Passion, Palm and Easter Sundays,
after which we normally stop practices for the summer.
We are a small friendly and hard working group, always willing to tackle
anything new and to welcome any new member, of any age, male or female
who
feels they can benefit the work of the choir.
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THE GUILD
The Guild meets
throughout the autumn and winter every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the
Church Hall. Members come from many churches in the town to this large and
friendly branch. Speakers are varied and interesting and various outings and
demonstrations also feature in the syllabus.
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MOTHERS' AND TODDLERS' GROUP
This group
meets in the Church Hall on a Wednesday morning from 10 am - 11.30 am during
school term time. All young babies and toddlers
and their carers are made very welcome.
For information contact Esther on 07707021548.
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MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLUB
This activity is especially enjoyed by the older members of the community
who
come
along and are led in exercises and dance patterns to keep them fit
and
healthy.
It is held on a Tuesday afternoon
from
2 pm until 3.45 pm in the
Church
Hall and is
led by
Anne McVey and Mildred Mullen.
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THE GRANGERS
The Grangers
meet in the Church Halls at the same time as Morning Worship. Babies and
pre-school children are catered for in the New Hall and the older children
meet in the Church Hall. Children of all ages are always welcome to attend.
From Sunday 26th February, on the last Sunday
of the month, The Grangers will join the congregation towards the end of the
Service for joint worship.
In the
summer holidays the Summer Grangers operate.
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THURSDAY CLUB
The Thursday
Club is run for the older members of the community.
It meets every second Thursday afternoon in Grange Church Hall at 2 p.m.
The varied
syllabus includes
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Musical
afternoons
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Talks
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Slides
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Bowling
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Bring and Buy
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Beetle Drives
A cup of tea and
a chat close the meetings.
Both men and women are welcome. |
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