Diff for "AnnualReport2020"

Group

Book Club

Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group:

To select books, read, and amicably discuss content

Current Office Bearers:

Don Reid secretary

Membership numbers:

15

Usual meeting attendance:

15

Meeting times and days:

8pm First Wednesday of month

Locations used by Group:

Members homes

Highlights of the year:

(Summarise the achievements, excitement and any special events during the year, including how the group has coped with the pandemic.)
The pandemic caused the closure of the book distribution system, and prevented us, as a group, meeting.
I believe with the social restrictions members enjoyed freedom from many interactions and decided to reduce them. As a result many resigned from the club. I did so because I am now unable cope with the secretarial duties, also the reading requirements.
Regrettably there not enough members to sustain the club (8) and the club must close It was a facility provided by the Church for over 20 years.
I believe it could be revived by arranging for using the Church facilities for an afternoon meeting and kitchen for tea. The pandemic will probably prevent any such movement taking place for some time.

Any needs that Church Council can assist:

Please take note of the service given by the club over many years and if additional facilities are sort give thought to reviving the club by seeking members from the congregation

Group

FISH - Gold

Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group:

A group of members meeting in homes and sometimes other venues, but this year mainly on Zoom.

Current Office Bearers:

Convened usually by SueMorgan

Membership numbers:

15

Usual meeting attendance:

12

Meeting times and days:

Fortnightly since August

Locations used by Group:

Homes and restaurants till March, then Zoom.

Highlights of the year:

The annual book sale in early March.
Catching up electronically.

Any needs that Church Council can assist:

None.

Group

GOMER

Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group:

A fellowship group for retired men

Current Office Bearers:

DavidMorgan Zoom facilitator

Membership numbers:

35

Usual meeting attendance:

10-15 on line

Meeting times and days:

Monday 10a.m. on Zoom

Locations used by Group:

Zoom

Highlights of the year:

GOMER quickly became Virtual GOMER or GoZooMers in March. Not all the usual crowd took to Zoom, but it did allow some with limited mobility or hearing to join in. As restrictions waxed and waned, some members joined the walk in Jells Park.

Any needs that Church Council can assist:

None

Group

UCAF

Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group:

To enable members to share in Christ's mission, meeting for fellowship service and worship.

Current Office Bearers:

President/Secretary, Margaret Duncan.
Vice Pres. Barbara Thompson
Treasurer Norma Saxton.

Membership numbers:

44

Usual meeting attendance:

Av. 32

Meeting times and days:

First Tuesday of the month at 10 am.

Locations used by Group:

Chapel, fellowship area. Church and hall on special occasions

Highlights of the year:

February: Gavin Blakemore Guest Speaker.
March: Eastern Palliative Care:- “Let's talk Palliative Care”.
Unfortunately for the rest of the year we have had to cancel all our Speakers as we were unable to attend the Church building due to Covid-19.
I have kept in touch through the telephone to all members during the year. All were appreciative of the chance to talk to someone.
Hopefully we will be able to make a start in March once Council can advise our rules to be observed.

Any needs that Church Council can assist:

We will need advice on how to set up for our elderly members and location available.
An updated Membership list will be forwarded once we resume as we feel many may not be well enough to attend.