Whaley Bridge Luncheon Club is now in its 11th year of providing a homemade two course lunch for elderly or isolated residents of the area on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at the Uniting Church on Buxton Road.

Itʼs a very jolly environment and many of the volunteers have been with the club from the beginning. However we are looking for a few more volunteers to help out. The commitment? About four hours (five if you cook) of a Thursday every few months, helping to set up, serve and clear lunch for about 50 (donʼt worry – we have a dishwasher!). The reward? Mixing with some lovely interesting people and getting to have a tasty lunch with them.

If you or anyone you know think they can help and would like to be part of the club please ring Stella on 01663 732132 or Charlie on 01663 744692.

There will be a short service of remembrance at midday on Thursday 6th June at the War Memorial in Whaley Bridge Memorial Park.

WHALEY BRIDGE ART GROUP will be holding their ANNUAL EXHIBITION IN WHALEY BRIDGE UNITING CHURCH on SATURDAY 30^th JUNE 10.00am-5.00pm, last entry 4.30 pm

Free entry to the exhibition

Paintings for sale and refreshments

The Irene Osborn Challenge Trophy will once again take place in her memory.

This year the topic is ‘An Urban Scene’

Visitors to the exhibition will be asked to vote for their favourite entry.

Last year, ‘Portrait of a Famous Person’ was won by Sue Wilson who portrayed Michael Portillo:

The Art Group has been running since 1996 and has a membership of 30 artists. We meet Monday afternoons 1.30-4.00pm in the Uniting Church Schoolroom. Some weeks there are tutorials by visiting artists and we sometimes have visits to other galleries.

At present we have a full group but anyone interested may put their name on our waiting list.

09.30 at Mechanics institute, Whaley Bridge

at Gap House, Kettleshulme

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Full details & website here

at Mechanics Institute, main hall, in aid of Whaley Bridge Carnival

at the Mechanics Institute