News around the Parish

As part of a Year 7 challenge, some pupils from Abbey Grange Cof E High School, organised a Fashion Show with the co-operation of the St Mary's Charity Shop and raised £150 to go towards The Haiti Earthquake Appeal and Martin House.

A very busy day for the members of the Parish with many groups contributing to the success of the Christmas Fair. The photo shows, St Nicholas in his Grotto with a young visitor.

Congratulations to the gardeners, Brian and Joy Astall & Brian Armitage, at St Mary's for winning Gold in the Beeston in Bloom. Here are Brian, Joy & Brian recieving their award at a ceremony at the Civic Hall. Just yet another in the line of Beeston in Bloom awards for St Mary's and its all down to the great efforts of our gardeners. Well Done.

The 'Songs from the Shows' concert by 'OVATION' on Sat 17th Oct was a great success, great entertainment, great food and great company. Well done to the organisers.

We are pleased that two young people who attend St Mary's, George Thornton (13yrs) and Simon Thompson (14yrs) have both had short stories selected for a book which is to be published in November called 'Mini Sagas - Tales from Northern England'. Both George and Simon's stories were put forward for the book by their school, Abbey Grange.Congratulations to both and Well Done......