‘PARISH CENTRE FRIENDS EVENTS’

                                                                               

Kath Threlfall   

The Friends of Mellor Parish Centre is a group that exists to raise funds for the upkeep of the Centre. We do this by charging a modest subscription of £5 a year to all our members and  by putting on a variety of events throughout the year, open to all. Would you consider becoming a Friend ?

The cost of keeping the Centre in good condition is enormous, so revenue from the entertainments arranged by the Friends committee is invaluable.  Events enjoyed by the local community in the past few years have included the very popular Opera Galas, themed evenings and talks on various topics such as mountaineering and gardening. £8000 was raised in 2011 from a hugely varied calendar of events, namely Bridge Drives, talks, a recital of English Song, Textile Journeys (a day of speakers and workshops), a band, a Norwegian Evening, an American Thanksgiving Evening and a Christmas Concert. Something for everyone. The Friends also support  other fund-raising events such as the wonderful Mellor Open Gardens Day ( happening again in June 2012 ) and the Mellor Archaeological Dig weekends.

For their £5 subscription members receive advance notice and booking for all events, a regular newsletter  and the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting this wonderful community resource.

LYME --- A GARDEN OF CHANGE

a talk by

Gary Rainford

Head Gardener at Lyme Park

Following his talk Gary will take gardening questions from the audience.

Tickets, available from Jen Compton (0161 478 8193) Val Wallace (0161 427 4900) or the Parish Centre (0161 484 5079) are £7.50 and include a light supper with a licensed bar available.

Sunday June 17th  Mellor Open Gardens  All details on www.melloropengardens.org.uk

Saturday July 14th  A Rubber Bridge Drive     1.30pm to 5pm  

Tickets from Val Wallace (0161 427 4900) at £5 per person or £18 per table include home-made refreshments. They are available from Mon 21st May and should be reserved by Tues 10th July.

Early September   Friends' Café  

Look out for the date of this new venture and come for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. More details later.

October or November  Recital by tenor Julian Forbes and pianist John Wilson

Following the success of their song recital last year we are delighted that local professional musicians Julian and John are to perform for us again in the Autumn. The date is yet to be finalised but will be published as soon as possible.