tennis, first aid, quiz around Long Harborough, cooking and badge work. Development We aim to provide the guides with a safe girl only space in which to undertake activities both in and outside the meeting place. The guides take part in activities both as a whole unit and in their patrols. We currently have 4 patrols which are led by a patrol leader who is assisted by her patrol second. We encourage the guides to develop their leadership skills by becoming patrol leaders and seconds and also by leading group activities at meetings for example games. We have meetings 3 times a year with the Patrol leaders and Seconders to help them develop their leadership skills called Patrol Leader council. The Patrol leaders and Seconder have recently completed their Team Leader badge. Achievements We support the guides to achieve and gain awards and badges. We have had a guide during the last year who has completed her Baden Powell Challenge the highest award for guides, and two guides who are about to complete their award. Two of these guide hope to become Young leaders and one of them has been helping as at Guide helper at a local brownie pack. We have 4 guides who are about to start their BP ward. Many of the guides have gained badges throughout the year independently including – camper, advance camper, traditions, chocolate and confectioner.
prose and poetry readings, perform at all the recitals but at each one there are also items by guest artists. Last year these included performances on violin, double bass, guitar, bassoon, flute, and by a soprano and a tenor. Annabel carefully plans each recital around a particular theme and this always ensures an inventive and entertaining mix of music. It is considered important by both partners in this outreach that the recitals remain free of charge. This means that ‘Lunchtime Recitals’ has to work hard to keep in financial balance, but both the District and Town Councils, recognising the importance to the local community, give invaluable grants. Individuals can (and do) help by becoming Friends of Lunchtime Recitals and there is also a small income from programme sales. Of vital importance too is the generosity shown by the musicians, all of them professional, in accepting fees that are significantly less than they could get elsewhere, and for this both ‘Lunchtime Recitals’ and the church are most grateful. Tom Jones (High St.Liaison Person with ‘Lunchtime Recitals’) Action for Children - Witney Children’s Centre Number of your organisers and helpers There are 3 members of the team. 1 full time Team Lead who manages both Centres in Witney, 1 full time Family Support Worker, 1 part time Admin Support worker, Number of those attending group Over the last year there have been approximately 685 children under 5 and 830 carers attending the group.
Secretary to the Council Christina Limmer Representatives from General Church Meeting 6th Yr: Tom Jones Bill Seedhouse 5th Yr: Marie Cotton Mary Jordan 4th Yr: Tony Perry Sophie Hickman Naomi Prince (<18) 3rd Yr: Geoff Wright Helen Williamson Helen James 2nd Yr: Ann Worrall Brian Jordan 1st Yr Isabel Lee Church Council Appointed Ecumenical Affairs Sue Green Finance & Property Committee Ian Cotton Missions Jane Heath Newland Class Dave Richardson Jeanette Mills Pastoral Committee - Vacancy Property Secretary - Keith Crawford Property Steward - Les Harley Minutes Secretary to Finance &Property Cttee Margaret Wright Methodist Homes & Fairtrade - Elgin Crewe Safeguarding Officer - Ruth Lapworth Health & Safety Officer Stephen Hopkins Events - Janet Buckle Children, Young People & Families - Helen James Spiritual Life of the Church - Vacancy Coffee Bar Co-ordinator - David & Celia Woodfine