The refurbished Portobello Community Centre was reopened on Saturday in glorious sunshine. Sally Martin told the story of the Centre over the years, its role at the heart of the estate, and the bright future that lies ahead. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the party.
All the main groups that use the Centre were represented:
Inspiring Community Youth Groups,
Fusion Youth Group for those with Autism and Aspergers,
Portobello Craft & Camera Group,
Strong Tower Christian Centre,
Stride Theatre Group,
African Forum,
CAP Lounge Drop in with Lunch.
A big thank you to all those who made this possible, especially Matt Taylor of ATP Builders for the excellent work they did, David Cross for the beautiful new graffiti wall with the help of a team of Portobello children, and David Penney for the stylish gates.
The project has been overseen by Portobello Community Forum, who will run the Centre, and the building will also house Christians against Poverty Debt Centre.
Fantastic !
SallyRupert Martin. This looks amazing. Congratulations to you all xx
Families@4pm this Sunday at St Helen's. We begin with tea, pizza, and cakes, and continue with creative worship, including a Baptism this Sunday.
The photograph shows children at the last F@4 placing pictures of themselves as a part of God's amazing universe.
Can anyone join in xx
A beautiful new work of art, painted by Rachel Chapman has gone up in The Spring Café, depicting in the soft, pastel colours of dawn, a tree drawing up the life-giving water of Christ through the roots of prayer, to nourish the fruit of the Spirit.
Prayer requests can be made at any time by attaching them to our Prayer Tree on the counter. Every morning before the Spring opens, we pray these prayers.
Amazing painting, truly beautiful xxx
It's beautiful x
It has a lovely presence too..🥰
Glad you like it! There was quite a long planning process beforehand with Catherine and Rupert and a few others. We tried to make sure it represented what The Spring is about. I think we achieved that 😊
Beautiful !!
Beautiful
That is beautiful.
Stunning Rachel! X
Beautiful! Well done Rachel! Looks fab xx
Love it x
Its beautiful Rachel Chapman. I need one for my house! X
Love it Rachel Chapman x
A big thank you to the wonderful Hade Edge Brass Band for a beautiful evening held in memory of Candice Woodcock, especially to Jonathan and his family, to our worship musicians who contributed their songs, and to all who helped welcome folk to St Helen's and serve refreshments.
It was an evening to remember.
Proceeds from the concert will be donated to Star Bereavement Support Service in Wakefield who provide bereavement support for children. www.starwakefield.org.uk/
Would love to have been there. So glad it went well. X
Wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed the selection of music as everyone else did.
A big thank you to everyone involved in the Sandal Scarecrow Festival, who weathered the rain to produce a wonderful event, especially on the Saturday when the weather was kinder.
Superb playing. A taste if what we can look forward to on Saturday evening at St Helen's.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME IN FULL
Should the weather be unkind to us at times over the weekend, there are plenty of activities under cover for the kids.
This Sunday we have four services;
9.15am Holy Communion at St Helen's, Sandal
10.45am Café Church at The Spring.
11am Holy Communion at St Paul's, Walton.
4pm Families@4 at St Helen's, Sandal.
You are welcome wherever you choose to go.
The photograph shows the July Families@4 service.
