Second Choices & Second Chances
I think it’s about time I said a BIG FAT THANK YOU to St Oswald’s Church
and all those who fill it with prayers & love. This month we celebrate 4 years
of partnership between St Oswald’s church and Slimming World - although
they have flown, when I look back I can see that we have both come along
way!
Would it surprise you to know that St Oswald’s was not my first choice? I
really wanted the church next door, its bigger and better looking, easier to
find and well attended - just the kind of place you want to launch your
Slimming World venture from... but it was fully booked! And so, I ended up
knocking on your door and you guys welcomed me... not quite with open
arms but never the less - look what has blossomed...
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Over the past 4 years together we have:
Gifted thousands of pounds worth of clothes to Cancer Research
UK
Taken part in a Church spruce up, helped fit lights & paint chairs (I
know hee-hee!)
Created dementia blankets to be distributed in the community
Worked creatively with the ‘Cherish programme’ to craft a beautiful
wall hanging
Held annual Race for Life walks in local parks for our community to
take part in
Donated hundreds of pounds to the MS Trust Charity to fund
research
Helped hundreds of people in our community to lose weight & gain
friends
As our Slimming World group has grown from a single session on a Tuesday
with just 28 initial members to 4 buzzing sessions on a Wednesday it has
generated a worthwhile income for St Oswald’s and brought many people
through the doors. The charge of St Oswald’s has undergone a similar
expansion - from a part ti