Author: Marion Hetherington

Not too far off, a date for your diaries. Hope to see you there!

Sharon Crosby will be hosting a Day of Dance on Saturday 27th April 2019 in aid of The Revival Centre in Matugga.   It will be held at St John’s Church on Bolling Road in Ben Rhydding.  LS29 8PNWorkshops will start and finish promptly.Bring water to drink during the workshops.Crafts/refreshments etc will be available throughout day!                                                                                                       

Lucky dip stall and crafts from Matugga. To book your place(s) you can either :  1) Send your booking request and a cheque for £7 per workshop, made payable to: Give A Child A Hope, to:               GACAH               St John’s Church Office               Bolling Road               Ben Rhydding               Ilkley               LS29 8PN  2) Book using the form here If using this booking form you will automatically be taken to https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/dayofdance to pay.If you would prefer, you can book online but still pay by cheque using the address above.  There will be a sitting area in the lounge for tea/coffee etc and refreshments will be available all day!Crafts including fair trade.Reflexology.And more. (Lounge area.) When booking, please include your name/details and say which workshop/s you want attend.Details of the workshops, timings and what to bring are detailed below.  Dance Workshops10-30-12.00: Gypsy Dance! (In the Hall)(Tina Jackson, of Dancers Bizzare, teaches a range of Gypsy styles) No partner needed.Bring a long skirt, to swish, soft shoes and comfy clothes. 10-30-12.00: Tribal/Country dance fusion. (Back of Church)Easy to follow and fun veil dance to a Celtic piece, Sound the Trumpet.Sharon teaches (Tribal Fusion dance in Guiseley and Halifax)Wear soft shoes and comfy clothes. Lunch:12.00-12.30. Tea/coffee/sandwiches and cakes available. 12.30-2.00: Greek Dancing. (Back of Church)Chriso teaches in Burnley, Lancs.Come and try out this fun and enjoyable style.No partner needed.Wear soft shoes and comfy clothes. 12.30-2.00: American line dancing. (In the Hall)Lucinda AtkinsonTeaches in Halifax.An introduction to this fun easy styleWear comfy shoes or boots and clothes. Cowboy hats optional! Tea/coffee break:2-00-2.30: Tea/coffee/cake. 2.30-4.00: Cuban Salsa. (Back of Church)An exciting partner dance.Come and dance your socks off to fabulous Cuban tunes!Esref of Paranda teaches mainly in South Yorkshire.Wear soft shoes and comfy clothes. 2.30-4.00: Yoga. (In the Hall)Andrea teaches at workshopsand retreats and is based near York.Bring a mat or a blanket.   

Thank you to everyone who sang, performed and attended the Sing for Matugga concert on July 14th, with your support we managed to raise £1000 – so thank you from Give a Child a Hope and to the champions at Revival Centre who will benefit from this great fundraising effort!  Thank you especially to Keely Hodgson, natural voice practitioner for believing that everyone can sing and for organising this fun event!

Ben Rhydding Community Choir & guests sing for Matugga at St. John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, this Saturday, 14th July, 6.30pm.
Guests: Ashlands School Choir & Djembe Group; Transpennine Harps; MOSS (male vocal ensemble), AcaBella.
Raising money for the UK charity “Give A Child A Hope” which supports the work of The Revival Centre, Matugga, Uganda.

Please come and join in the fun at the Charity Fashion Show – fundraising for Give a Child a Hope – taking place Thursday 24th May at 7pm for 7:30pm (tickets at the door are £5 and include a glass of fizz!).

The event is proudly sponsored by the new Bath House in Ilkley and Land Rover Farnell.

Come join the fun!

Following a wonderful fun fundraising afternoon tea at St Johns in early December, Debbie Walker set out on the 21st Dec to celebrate a very special Christmas with Bishop Ivan, Madam Allen (his wife) and other members of the Lugoloobi household.

There was a wonderful Christmas atmosphere with a packed house which included several of the Champions who were staying with the family over the school holidays. (Most champions return home to extended family during the holidays ,but there remain a small number who have no one to support them during this period).

The money raised from the fundraising afternoon tea helped support these champions during the Christmas holiday period.  Shirts, toys and and other much needed clothing were received with huge appreciation on Christmas day along with a lovely meal. 

It was a truly memorable Christmas with much love, laughter and excitement. I felt very blessed and privileged to have been part of such a loving family.

Thanks to everyone who came to the fundraising event on Saturday December 9th, the event raised £440. Sharon sends her thanks to all who made this possible!

There will be a fundraising event at St John’s Church on Saturday October 14th from 10am until 12 noon. This is a chance to clear out toys and clothes your children no longer need, so please contact Jane Wearing (Sale Organiser) on 01943-609743 or visit http://www.benrhydding.org.uk/events/childrens-clothing

All proceeds are split 50% between those who donate and charities (including Revival Centre, Matugga).

Please come along to support this event. See you there!