Category Archives: Fund Raising

An eventful week especially for my beloved

Posted on September 9, 2017 by helenbeech

On May 8th my 65th birthday I had a busy day.  I had an appointment with the doctor in the morning as my right arm was still painful after Piper had pulled me over months before and I had landed … Continue reading →

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A week of activities and meetings

Posted on October 30, 2016 by helenbeech

On October 12th I led the short service at Berwick Grange Methodist Homes for the Aged at 11am.  We began worship when we sang ‘Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!’  I led prayers of praise and … Continue reading →

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A week of socialising and Christmas carols and lunch

Posted on December 24, 2015 by helenbeech

On Monday December 7th my friend and former colleague, Christine came over to see me. We had lunch at Café Culture and I had a Christmas special sandwich with turkey and stuffing, which was very good. Christine treated me to … Continue reading →

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Rev. Steve Wild’s Visit to the Leeds District

Posted on December 24, 2015 by helenbeech

At just after 3pm on Sunday December 6th I picked Molly, Sheila, and Ruth to go to a special afternoon service at Trinity Methodist Church. We were to meet our wonderful charismatic Methodist President of Conference Rev. Steve Wild; he … Continue reading →

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An eventful week with family and friends

Posted on August 2, 2015 by helenbeech

On Monday 20th July Brian the worship leader from Harlow Hill Chapel came round to discuss the worship I was leading there the following Sunday. It was good to get his feedback on hymns and incorporated a number of his … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 12th Worship at Wesley Chapel

Posted on July 28, 2015 by helenbeech

On Sunday July 12th Rev. Gillian Robertson led worship at Wesley Chapel. For the call to worship she used the wonderful psalm of praise, psalm 150. We sang the joyful hymn, ‘Come let us join our cheerful songs’ before Gillian … Continue reading →

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A fitting Tribute to Eric

Posted on June 30, 2015 by helenbeech

On Tuesday June 16th in the morning we had our meeting of the New Wine Group. It was a good time of worship, prayer and praise. It was the perfect way to prepare to go to Cathy’s husband Ken’s father’s … Continue reading →

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An interesting week with family and friends

Posted on March 28, 2015 by helenbeech

On Monday 9th March I joined the Lenten group at Woodlands Chapel. I found the discussion interesting led by our minister Rev Christine Gillespie. It was good to look at the disciples as the course was called a journey of … Continue reading →

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Friends, family and politics

Posted on October 10, 2014 by helenbeech

On Monday August 18th I met my colleague Carol, who had not been able to come to my original farewell meal, at the Table Table restaurant after work. It was lovely to have so much time to chat together and … Continue reading →

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It’s a Record – Mal’s birthday!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by helenbeech

On Saturday June 14th I was listening as usual to Sound of the 60’s with Brian Matthews in the hope that this time my request for my beloved’s 70th birthday on Sunday would be aired. To my astonishment and joy … Continue reading →

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