It's that time again - our annual Barn Dance at church with the Bridgewater Country Dance Band. This is always a well-attended event and lots of fun. 3 hours of great music, dancing and a ploughman's supper, all for a bargain price. Families and other groups are more than welcome. Tickets are available from Lion Stores, from church or from Carol (see below) - do grab some now before we sell out!

A recent poll found that just over half of adults in the UK pray at some point in their lives. From the quick, 'Please, God' to more detailed requests or conversations, it is clear that for many people, this desire to pray is very much present. The poll also found that people tend to pray much more for things close to home - for family and friends, for healing and thanking God. Global issues came much further down the list. What surprised me more from the poll, though, is th