EWSNEWS November 2024
The story so far:
Sunday 27 October. Harvest Thanksgiving Service in the large hall at Reid Memorial Church at 3.00pm.
Our Harvest service was well attended and the contributions for the local food bank were terrific. Thanks to Margaret Brandie for devising and leading our worship; to Helen and Alan Campbell and Alison and David Hughes for the bible readings; Chris Brandie for his very inspirational address; and Myra Tarr for piano accompaniment. A cuppa and slice of cake round the trolley afterwards was most welcome.
A thank you letter from the foodbank organisers has been received by Lilian John.
Forthcoming events:
Friday 29 November. St Andrew’s Night party. Priestfield Church hall at 7.30pm.
We meet in Priestfield Church hall, 2 Marchhall Place, EH16 5HW where our seasonal fare of haggis, neeps and tatties, followed by cranachan, and tea or coffee, should help ward off the wintry chill. Cordial will be provided but anyone wanting something “stronger” is welcome to bring their own. Supper will be followed by chat, entertainment and singing of course.
The cost has been kept to £20 each, and I need numbers please by Monday 25 November. Payment please either by cheque made payable to the Edinburgh Welsh Society and posted to me, or, if you prefer, by bank transfer. The bank details are: Account name: Edinburgh Welsh Society. Account # 00299707, Sort code 80-02-77.
Sunday 8 December. Carol service at 3.00pm, followed by party at 4.00pm. Reid Memorial large hall.
Our service of carols and lessons will be followed by our usual vestry tea for which small donations of food – sweet or savoury – are invited. If you could let me know beforehand it would be everso helpful. Thank you very much.
Then – back by popular demand – a wee party. There will be party games and small gifts for children and grandchildren. For this I will need the full name, age and gender of each child coming. Please email me at secretary@edinburghwelshsociety.org before Saturday 30 November. It will be so lovely to see our youngest members.
I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Jennifer
Jennifer Welsher – Ysgrifenyddes CCD / Secretary EWS