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Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. ... Luke 12:32

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Eastern Green as a community has many groups which meet for sport, social activities and fellowship. We have listed some of the groups below. If you are a member of a community group and would like a mention on this page - please e-mail the webmaster  webmaster@standrews-eg.org.uk with brief details and we will add you on our next update.

 

Eastern Green History Group

At our September meeting we launched Volume 1 of the book ‘Eastern Green Past and Present.’  Thank you to all that turned out on a really awful evening weather wise.  The book was a success and is available for £4.95 at our monthly meeting or by contacting Graham on 76 461954. 

On 6th October 2008, in the afternoon, we will be visiting the Weavers’ Cottages in Spon End.  If you are interested please contact Graham as above.  On 3rd November 2008 at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church meeting room, Joe Davies from Eastern Green will speak, and show slides about ‘The Historical buildings, Events and People of Coventry.’  The AGM will be on 1st December at 2pm , in the St Andrew’s Church meeting room. 

Eastern Green Golden Years Club 

Founded in 1962 - meetings are held fortnightly for our residents, within a local Christian caring and social framework. Our activities include special events and outings.

See the Link Magazine page for details of our latest events.

Eastern Green Golden Years

On 7th August we had a most enjoyable trip to Maidenhead by coach, then a trip on the River to Windsor .  The weather was perfect for our “cruise” and commentary most interesting, not only about the river itself but also homes belongings to various TV Celebrities were pointed out as we went along.  The gardens were a delight to see and what a wonderful place to actually own a home (if you can afford it!)

At our meeting on 14th August Barbara announced that Elaine Blunt had unfortunately suffered a stroke and was in hospital.  A card had been sent and good wishes from all members for her speedy recovery.

We sang our usual ‘Happy Birthday’ to Peter Powell for reaching his 80th.  Barbara also said she had received a ‘thank you’ from Margaret Chaplain for the £507.00 donation received from our Club to  Myton Hospice in memory of Jack, her late husband.  Margaret hopes to return to Golden Years meetings very soon. 

We were then entertained by a group of singers called ‘Kaleidoscope’ of which Barbara, our President, is also a member.  We all joined in singing the “oldies” and it made a really lovely afternoon.

On 28th August we were given a very interesting talk by members of the local community Police, which include advice on home security, etc.  Members were also given various aids for help around the home, such as door and window alarms, plus a bell to attach to their purses in the event of any would-be thief.  We were also given a telephone number to contact the police if needed.    

June Orton.

 

Eastern Green W I - Contact Beryl Allen

Our W.I. meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Village Hall at 7.30pm

It is open to ladies of all ages in and around the area and we try hard to offer a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations and interests.

 We also have outings, craft classes, coffee mornings, and any other topic or activities which our members request. More info from Beryl Allen on 024 7646 6574.

For the latest information - see The Link Magazine page

EASTERN GREEN W.I.

Although we were a little thin on the ground at our meeting in September, as some of our members were still on holiday, we still enjoyed our evening, despite the inevitable deluge of rain!

We heard a very full history of the Paybody Hospital in Allesley, beginning with the building of a very small cottage known as The Elms on this land.  After many years this building was enlarged and became the 40-bed Convalescent Home for Crippled Children and later still the Coventry and District Crippled Children Guild.  In 1948 the NHS took over this building, now named The Paybody Hospital after a generous benefactor, Thomas Paybody.  Up until 1991, when it closed, this as the Eye Hospital but was then moved to the Cov and Warwick Hospital .  This property was sold and became a public house, some of the original features have been retained, but many have disappeared.

We are still holding our coffee mornings/tea afternoons and have an outing at the National Arboretum scheduled for next month.  We continue to enjoy our meetings and to welcoming visitors and new members. Please do come along and see for yourself that we are a friendly group, meeting at the Village Hall on the first Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm . 

 

Beryl Allen, 76 466574.

 

Rock Solid see Bottom of Junior Church page.

Kenthurst Pre-School Playgroup

Eastern Green Pre-School Playgroup see The Link Magazine page for our latest information.

21st Eastern Green Scout Group - See The Link Magazine page for latest information