Dear All,

At our September meeting we enjoyed the company of our Rector, Julian, who talked about the Blessed Virgin Mary. We all knew far more at the end of the evening than we did at the beginning. Thanks Julian.

MU Festical September 2019

Also, my thanks go to Sheila who led the worship at the Deanery Festival. I must also thank all the members who helped in official duties on the day. It was a lovely day as we shared our 120th anniversary celebration with the Bury Deanery. At our October meeting we have Margaret Goodwin joining us. Margaret is a much travelled lady who will be speaking about her trip to Brazil.

The MU Christmas Lunch will be held at the Red Hall on Tuesday 3rd December 12.30pm for 1.00pm and a list will be available for names and menu choices from October with payments due in November. The costs are 2 courses £15 and 3 courses costing £17 including tea/coffee. The MU Christmas Lunch is open to guests so please feel free to invite family and friends to join us.

St Paul’s School are again planning a fund raising event before Christmas and are asking for our help to provide the small knitted Christmas Stockings. If you are able to oblige with this activity it would be much appreciated.

The Autumn Council is to be held on Saturday 12th October at Church House, Deansgate, @ 10.00am. I am planning to go and if anyone would like to join me you will be very welcome.

MU 2020 Diaries and Planners are now available to purchase and Frances Brough (MU Shop Manager) is bringing the shop to our November meeting. Diaries cost £4.15 and Planners £3.25 each

Lastly our thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth Holiday and family on the sad loss of Harold.

My love and prayers to all

Susan Sugden

Branch Leader