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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 August 2015 = * '''Church Council Elections - Sunday 23 August 2015''' We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 February 2016 = * '''Planned Giving Letters -''' These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. * '''Pancake Day - '''Tuesday 9 February - 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820. * '''Ash Wednesday - '''Wednesday 10 February - 7.30pm An Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm in the Church. * '''Lenten Study - '''Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Seeking Nominations for Chairperson of Congregational Meetings -''' We are calling for nominations for Chairperson of the Congregational Meetings. This is a one or two year role open to anyone who wishes to nominate. Key functions include calling congregational meetings in accordance with UCA regulations and GWUC wishes; to chair the meetings; and, with the meeting secretary, to ensure any agreed actions are completed. For more information please see both the weekly and monthly bulletins. |
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| * '''Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 August 2015''' Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday 30 August, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the weekly bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingMinutes20150310 Please contact Warren Greenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 February 2016 = * '''Keep Fit Class - Resumes Thursday 4 February - 10am''' The class resumes on Thursday Feb 4. We enjoy an hour of cardio, stretching, balance and weights. We would love to see some new members. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005. * '''Pancake Day – Tuesday 9 February – 11.30am till 2.30pm''' Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820. * '''Lenten Study – '''Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale''' - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross off your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253 * '''With Love to the World''' - The 2016 edition of this booklet is starting early in February. There will be four booklets over a year. Each day there is a Bible reading, and a short commentary on the reading, with a prayer. What is special about the readings, is they are covering the theme, and preparing you for the following Sunday worship. You will be able to get more out of the service, in your anticipation of having followed the lectionary readings through the week. Why not add your name to the list on the office counter, with your phone number. Each booklet is $5, which contains, much more, with stories, preparing to hear God’s word, and meaningful art work. The commentaries are prepared by retired ministers of the word. Could the people who have been subscribing, please add your name to the list also. It is worth giving the first edition a go! * '''Rosters''' - Please make sure that you check the letter rack and collect any rosters (including Door Stewards and Flowers) that are there this week. |
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| * '''Senior Seminar - Friday 21 August 2015''' The Seminar for Seniors has speakers from CentreLink, Monash Council and LifeAssist (UnitingCare Community Options). All are welcome to attend. $10 covers lunch and afternoon tea. Application forms are available from the Senior’s Notice Board or the Church Office. Please speak to Alison Clarkson for more details. '''Cross Cultural''' | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 January 2016 = * '''Office Assistant role'''. Advertisement and Position decription are available [[OfficeAssistantRole|here.]] * '''COP thanks.''' We have received a thank you and pictures from Odyssey House, available [[CopReport2015Odyssey|here.]] * '''January Services.''' A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale.''' Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last years’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross of your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson 0411 123 253 * '''Lenten Study.''' Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Office Hours 2016.''' Church Council has approved a change in office hours and staffing arrangements will effect from early February 2016. In 2016 the Office will be open from 10am until 2pm daily. The Office Manager role will be come a part time position for three days per week covering the open hours and additional time to complete administration tasks. A new casual role of Office Assistant will be created to work during the open hours for the remaining two days per week. |
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| * '''Ministry Seminar - Sunday 23 August 2015''' Faith Development Missional Group are organising a Cross Cultural Ministry Seminar led by Rev Hoon You, an experienced minister in cross cultural ministry, at this church on Sunday 23 August 1.30 - 4pm. This is an initiative in support of our vision. More details in the monthly bulletin. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 January 2016 = * '''January Services - '''A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''2016 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you. * '''Newsbeat - '''Copies of the latest edition of Newsbeat (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available on the Stewards Table. * '''Office Hours -''' During the week of Monday 11 to Friday 15 January, Heather is on leave. During this time the office will be open between the hours of 12noon and 2pm each day. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 August 2015 = * From a different context, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc|this short video]] has lots to say about how we can motivate volunteers within the church. * '''Church Council Elections - Nominations Announced Sunday 9 August, 2015''' We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office and [[CouncilCandidates2015|here]]. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation. * '''Monthly Material Aid Offering - Sunday 9 August, 2015''' The Monthly Material Aid Offering today will be in aid of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Commitee. Canned soups, meals, breakfast cereals, long life milk, tea, coffee and biscuits are all appreciated, as well as tooth paste and brushes, soap and washing powder. * '''Planned Giving Letters''' These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Bible Study''' Faith Development Missional Group invite you to take part in a challenging Bible Study during the second half of 2015. If you feel that you could lead a small group over six study sessions, please add your name to the list on the office counter, or contact the church. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 January 2016 = * '''January Services - '''A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''2016 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 August 2015 = * '''Church Council Elections - Nominations close Sunday 2 August''' A reminder that this Sunday nominations close for Church Council. If you have considered standing for election, or approaching someone who you feel has gifts to offer in this way, please do so. Information is in the Monthly Bulletin about the Nomination and Election process. * '''Next Week - Monthly Material Aid Offering''' The Monthly Material Aid Offering next Sunday will be in aid of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. A list of items requested is available in both the weekly and monthly bulletins. * '''Planned Giving Letters''' These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * Council met this week, and approved the GwucServingSafelyPolicy. |
* '''Office Hours -''' Make sure you check the bulletin for the hours the office is open over the next two weeks as these will differ from normal. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 July 2015 = * Click on this link to see information on this Port Phillip east Presbytery (PPEP) Event (and many others) : http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/events/ * Also look at the Notices page on the website for important media releases and Presbytery instructions : http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/notices/ * '''This Week - Light Lunch - Sunday 19 July''' Following the 11am Service on Sunday there will be a light lunch. Please join us at 12noon. All are welcome. * '''Next Week - Retiring Offering - Sunday 26 July''' Next week after each service there will be a retiring offering to support the NextGen group (second generation Australians) trip to China in September. Please see the weekly bulletin for more information. * '''Praise Service - Sunday 26 July at 2.30pm''' All are welcome to attend the Praise Service on Sunday 26 July at 2.30pm. Join with us and sing your favourite hymns, led by Free Spirit. There will be afternoon tea after the service. Add your name and favourite hymn to the list on the Office Counter. If you need transport contact the office by Wednesday 22 July. * '''Intergenerational Dinner and Fun Night - Friday 31 July at 6.30pm''' We will prove hamburgers in rolls, salads and dessert. We cater for those with special dietary requirements. There will be activities for all ages and our entertainer will be a magician, The Candy Man. Come and join us for a great evening. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 December 2015 = * '''Rosters - '''The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome. * '''Christmas Bowl - '''We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause. * '''January Services - '''A reminder that this Sunday and throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 July 2015 = * '''This Week - Material Aid Offering - Sunday 12 July''' - The material aid offering this week will be in aid of Friends of Ermera, East Timor. The specific items requested are coloured pencils, whiteboard markers, A4 paper and summer clothing fabric. * '''Celebration Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 15 July''' - Come and celebrate with us 6 successful years of The Hub. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, as you enjoy a delicious morning tea including special birthday cake. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend. * '''Craft Group - Friday 17 July''' - Craft Group is on again on Friday 17 July at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Activities are available for all so please come along. Come and share in conversation, craft and a cuppa. * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 26 July''' - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held at 5pm on Saturday 25 July in the Clubhouse at Highvale Primary/Secondary College (entry from Ashton Street). |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 December 2015 = * '''Today - '''Sunday 20 December - Carols on Kingsway All are welcome to Carols on Kingsway to be held on Sunday 20 December at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy a great night. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Jul 2015 = * '''Presbytery Newsletter''' The [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Newsbeat-July-2015.pdf|July]] newsletter is available. There is an interesting comment on the future of church services, as predicted by WarrenGreenwood! (check the last page) * '''School Holidays''' As it is school holidays, The Hub and Playgroup are in recess again this week. * '''Next Week - Material Aid Offering - Sunday 12 July''' The material aid offering next week will be in aid of Friends of Ermera, East Timor. The specific item requested is summer clothing fabric. * '''Celebration Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 15 July''' Come and celebrate with us six successful years of The Hub. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, as you enjoy a delicious morning tea including special birthday cake. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you plan to attend. * '''Craft Group - Friday 17 July''' Craft group is on again on Friday 17 July at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Activities are available for all so please come alone. Come and share in conversation, craft and a cuppa. |
* '''Wesley Mission Food for Families - '''A Food for Families box can be found inside both our entry doors. Please leave non-perishable food or toiletries donations in support of this appeal. This is another way we can support those who do not have the means to celebrate Christmas the way that many others can. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Jun 2015 = * '''School Holidays''' The Hub and Playgroup are in recess for two weeks. * '''Celebration Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 15 Jul''' Come and celebrate with us 6 successful years of The Hub. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, as you enjoy a delicious morning tea including special birthday cake. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend. |
* '''Rosters -''' The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Jun 2015 = * '''Outreach BBQ Forum - Sunday 21 June''' Join us after the 11am Service this Sunday for the Outreach BBQ Forum where we will hear from Dee and Dan Rutherford about the wonderful work at the Kivuli Project (Australia) Inc. Come and share lunch $5 cost). All are welcome. * '''Ivan's Pies - Tuesday 23 June''' Please collect Pie Orders from the Church Hall on Tuesday 23 June between 2pm and 6pm. Many thanks for your generous support. * '''Church Anniversary - Sunday 28 June''' Next week there will be a Combined Service at 10am where we will celebrate the Anniversary of the Uniting Church. Following this service there will be the opportunity to share in a spit roast lunch. Today is the last day to get your tickets. Please see Faye Wagon or Barbara Thompson. Tickets cost $20 per person, $10 children under 12 or $5 for children under 6. Don't miss out! Remember - no ticket, no lunch! '''<<BR>>''' * '''Church Office - Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June''' This week Heather will be away doing an intensive study unit at CTM. The office will be staffed by Sharon Harper-Wilkinson during this time. Office hours for each day are noted in the bulletin. |
* '''Christmas Cards - '''Christmas Cards are available from the Church Office. Cards start at $7 for a packet of 10 and proceeds go to UCA Share and Ryder-Chesire Foundation. |
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| Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] | * '''Christmas Bowl - '''We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 December 2015 = * '''Sunday 13 December '''- At the 9.15am Service the children will participate in brining a message to the congregation, sharing what they have done in Term 4. After the 11am Iona Advent Service (involving Uniting Voices) there will be a light lunch available for those who wish to stay and attend the Seniors’ Carol Service. The Carol Service commences at 2.30pm and involves Free Spirit. This will be followed by afternoon team. All are welcome. * '''Rob Gotch’s 20 Years of Ordination '''- Sunday 13 December - Surrey Hills Uniting Church will acknowledge Rob Gotch’s 20 years of ordination after the service on Sunday 13 December, soon after 11am. This is a low key morning tea but any of Rob’s f |
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GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 February 2016
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary.
Pancake Day - Tuesday 9 February - 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820.
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday 10 February - 7.30pm An Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm in the Church.
Lenten Study - Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book.
Seeking Nominations for Chairperson of Congregational Meetings - We are calling for nominations for Chairperson of the Congregational Meetings. This is a one or two year role open to anyone who wishes to nominate. Key functions include calling congregational meetings in accordance with UCA regulations and GWUC wishes; to chair the meetings; and, with the meeting secretary, to ensure any agreed actions are completed. For more information please see both the weekly and monthly bulletins.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 February 2016
Keep Fit Class - Resumes Thursday 4 February - 10am The class resumes on Thursday Feb 4. We enjoy an hour of cardio, stretching, balance and weights. We would love to see some new members. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005.
Pancake Day – Tuesday 9 February – 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820.
Lenten Study – Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross off your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253
With Love to the World - The 2016 edition of this booklet is starting early in February. There will be four booklets over a year. Each day there is a Bible reading, and a short commentary on the reading, with a prayer. What is special about the readings, is they are covering the theme, and preparing you for the following Sunday worship. You will be able to get more out of the service, in your anticipation of having followed the lectionary readings through the week. Why not add your name to the list on the office counter, with your phone number. Each booklet is $5, which contains, much more, with stories, preparing to hear God’s word, and meaningful art work. The commentaries are prepared by retired ministers of the word. Could the people who have been subscribing, please add your name to the list also. It is worth giving the first edition a go!
Rosters - Please make sure that you check the letter rack and collect any rosters (including Door Stewards and Flowers) that are there this week.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 January 2016
Office Assistant role. Advertisement and Position decription are available here.
COP thanks. We have received a thank you and pictures from Odyssey House, available here.
January Services. A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last years’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross of your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson 0411 123 253
Lenten Study. Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book.
Office Hours 2016. Church Council has approved a change in office hours and staffing arrangements will effect from early February 2016. In 2016 the Office will be open from 10am until 2pm daily. The Office Manager role will be come a part time position for three days per week covering the open hours and additional time to complete administration tasks. A new casual role of Office Assistant will be created to work during the open hours for the remaining two days per week.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 January 2016
January Services - A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
2016 Rosters - Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you.
Newsbeat - Copies of the latest edition of Newsbeat (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available on the Stewards Table.
Office Hours - During the week of Monday 11 to Friday 15 January, Heather is on leave. During this time the office will be open between the hours of 12noon and 2pm each day.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 January 2016
January Services - A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
2016 Rosters - Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you.
Office Hours - Make sure you check the bulletin for the hours the office is open over the next two weeks as these will differ from normal.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 December 2015
Rosters - The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome.
Christmas Bowl - We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause.
January Services - A reminder that this Sunday and throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 December 2015
Today - Sunday 20 December - Carols on Kingsway All are welcome to Carols on Kingsway to be held on Sunday 20 December at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy a great night.
Wesley Mission Food for Families - A Food for Families box can be found inside both our entry doors. Please leave non-perishable food or toiletries donations in support of this appeal. This is another way we can support those who do not have the means to celebrate Christmas the way that many others can.
Rosters - The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome.
Christmas Cards - Christmas Cards are available from the Church Office. Cards start at $7 for a packet of 10 and proceeds go to UCA Share and Ryder-Chesire Foundation.
Christmas Bowl - We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 December 2015
Sunday 13 December - At the 9.15am Service the children will participate in brining a message to the congregation, sharing what they have done in Term 4. After the 11am Iona Advent Service (involving Uniting Voices) there will be a light lunch available for those who wish to stay and attend the Seniors’ Carol Service. The Carol Service commences at 2.30pm and involves Free Spirit. This will be followed by afternoon team. All are welcome.
Rob Gotch’s 20 Years of Ordination - Sunday 13 December - Surrey Hills Uniting Church will acknowledge Rob Gotch’s 20 years of ordination after the service on Sunday 13 December, soon after 11am. This is a low key morning tea but any of Rob’s f