Club 55+
Club 55+ meet tomorrow, 12 May, at 2pm-4.30pm. Will members please note that payment for the 'Erdigg' outing is now due (cheques preferred). For info contact Hilary

M-A-P Meeting
Monday 2 June, 8.00pm to share news and pray for the work of world mission and especially our link mission partners.

Wednesday Lunchtimes
As a trial until summer we will be having a soup and bread lunch on Wednesdays after Holy Communion 12.30pm-1.00pm. The first lunch will be on 4 June and we need a rota of volunteers to help this run smoothly.

Places at St Cuthbert's Nursery
This year our Nursery has been extremely full with the result that next year, when all the kids move in to Primary School, we will have more places available than usual. If you or anyone you know, is looking for high quality childcare with a Christian ethos, please contact the Old School on 428 7682.

BBQ after the morning service 18 May
Now that the sun is shining again its time for our BBQ season to begin with the first of three dates during the summer. All are welcome, the cost is 1.50/ 2.50 and, as ever, volunteers are needed to tend the flames. Requests for salads and sweets will be forthcoming in due course.

Molly's Ball
A charity ball in aid of SCBU, The New Children's Hospital Appeal, at The Palace Hotel Manchester on Friday 27th June 2008. The night will comprise of a drinks reception with Vegas showgirls, a 3 course meal, swing band, DJ, casino tables, raffles etc. For more details call 0161 448 1192, email info@mollysball.co.uk or visit http://www.mollysball.co.uk

Children's and Youth leaders request your help
Although it is not always possible to do so, if you are responsible for children attending one of our Sunday groups, especially a smaller one, and you are going to be away on holiday or even for the weekend, please could you try and inform the leader the previous Sunday otherwise time maybe wasted in unnecessary preparation. Many thanks.

Houseparty Payments
A reminder that the balance of fees is now due to Tracey (cheques made to 'St Cuthbert's')

It's OK Club
If anyone has any board games that they no longer use please could you consider donating them to our It's OK Club? If you can please see Tricia Berry or another team member.

Visit of Richard from Stockport MIND
Richard Wickham will be our speaker on Sunday 18 May at 6.30pm and will be dealing with the subject of 'Christians and Mental Health'.

Saturday Night Alive
Please note the dates of our next two Saturday evening services - 7 June and 5 July. More details to follow.

Prayer and Parties
Wednesday 25 June 9am - Thursday 26 June 9am - 24 hours of Prayer
Saturday 28 June 7.30pm - Farewell Party for Patches and Andy

Supernova
There are still plenty of spaces for both children and leaders at Supernova YFC holiday (Jodrell Bank, 16 - 23 August). If anyone is interested in helping in any way or would like a brochure to pass on to a child (aged 10 - 13) please see Ruth. More info on the YFC website - http://www.yfc.co.uk

Door to Door
Door to door visiting will be re-starting on Monday 19 May. For more information please see Peter Clark.

New Bishop of Stockport
The new Bishop of Stockport is to be the Revd Robert Atwell, an author, spiritual director and former monk. He is currently Vicar of St Mary's in Primrose Hill, north London. He will be ordained a bishop in York Minster on 24 June, and be welcomed to the Diocese of Chester on 29 June at a special service in Chester Cathedral.

Confirmation Service
The confirmation service will be held here at St Cuthbert's on June 22 at 6.30pm with the Bishop of Chester, Peter Forster.

Maintenance Jobs
There are a small number of maintenance jobs that need doing around the church, if anyone could tackle them please see Mike or the wardens.

Hire of Church Rooms
The Wardens and Mike have decided that, for the time being, St Cuthbert's will not be letting out the building to non church members other than for corporate activities. There an opportunity to discuss the matter further, if you wish, at the next Church Committee.

New Flooring
There is new flooring due to be laid in the lower lounge/creche which will be the same as the flooring in the foyer.

In Yer Face 'Fluffy Holy Freak Show'
17 May 7.30pm at St Mary's FLUFFY little Jesus with a Colgate smile for all the children? HOLY son of God on a life-changing mission? FREAK or unique? In Yer Face strip away the tinsel and chocolate and ask 'Who is Jesus?' Tickets 5 pounds or 3 pounds concessions on the door or buy from St Mary's church rep, Rob Kates.

Diocesan Lay Conference 16-18 May 2008
Theme - Mission Shaped Living. A major three yearly event at the Swanwick Conference Centre with speakers, workshops and a chance to meet others from across the Diocese. Two 'reps' are needed for St Cuthbert's, preferably not people who have attended previously, and we will gladly, if requested, meet the cost. More details from Mike or the Wardens.