Berry smooth

The first week of playscheme is almost over and Alun has survived. Just.

How traumatised the children attending are I wouldn't like to say, but they keep coming back.

Another week of playscheme and another two weeks of the Community Cafe to go.

The cafe is being very well-received. Lots of lovely comments have been left in the Visitors' Book and only John Sampson has complained.

If you're in the area and you haven't called in yet (or even if you have, come again!) do try and find time to get there. Sample a hummus and spinach baguette (my personal favourite), a berry smoothie or luscious carrot cake (or carrot soup). Take friends and relax in pleasant surroundings with lovely staff to cater for your every whim. (Or some of them at least.)

In fact, you could go down after church on Sunday - it's open seven days a week - for a lunchtime snack.

Speaking of Sunday, Neil Thomas will be doing that, continuing with the theme of the psalms, on the subject of God, our rock.

And the following week, we have Nick Burton, retiree, on God of compassion and grace.

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On Wednesday, Norman Bifield, course facilitator/ lecturer is visiting Red Cafe at 5pm to chat to those who may be interested in taking up the Youth Work Foundation Training Course. This is the first important step towards gaining a recognised qualification in Youth Work.

Anyone interested should turn up at the cafe or speak to Jared.