April 2004

Dear All,
I trust you all had a great Easter, with time to eat those Easter Eggs. Also to give thoughts for the many who are not able to share the same freedom that we have - to live, or to eat or to worship openly.

The sunrise service on the green in Alsager on Easter Sunday reminded me again of the true message of Easter - the responsibility we all have to actively spread the peace and reconciliation of God's Love across the world. We are more aware than ever of the need for people to forget their differences and work together to heal divisions to build a stable world for the benefit of future generations.

I will be leading an Training and Induction course in May and June for the benefit of leaders and assistant leaders with the Oakhanger programmes. The first session will be at Oakhanger on Tuesday 11 May 2004. Please contact me by 30 April if you wish to attend.

There will be an activity day at Oakhanger on Sunday 16 May from 1030 to 1530. Bring sandwiches, and drinks will be provided. Details from me, or Graham Lamb.

Following the success of the school holiday programme at Sandbach Baths, we will commence a programme of outdoor activities during the spring and summer holidays. Details will be sent out at the beginning of May. Thanks to the Central Cheshire Primary Care Trust we have been granted £167 from the Small Grants Fund towards the summer programme.

Anyone wanting to do kayak level 2 coach assessment or training let me know as soon as possible. Courses are available in May and June. I will also be running kayak star awards and canoe safety training and assesment during the summer for individuals and groups.

That's all for now! Don't forget the summer camps at Beddgelert on 18 - 20th June and Anglesey on 13 - 15th August.

Have a refreshing summer, and enjoy the outdoors.

Best Wishes, Graham