The St Luke’s Ladies Group (formerly known as the Young Wives) celebrated its 30th year anniversary in 2002. The group changed its name in 1992 to reflect the widening age range within the group. This is a social, non-profit making church group solely for the entertainment, enjoyment and companionship of its members with all monies raised being donated to various charities, and also towards church and village life.
The St Luke’s Ladies group meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday in St Luke’s Extension at 8.00pm. Admission is £1.50 which includes door raffle and refreshments. The attendance averages 70 ladies but has on occasion reached 100. This group is open to all ladies including non-churchgoers. The group supports all church events that are put on.
The meetings have a varied range of speakers that inform and entertain. During the year fundraising stalls and events are held to raise more money for the groups charities.
The social side is extended with many outings during the year including London and local shows, theatre visits, days out to various places and river trips. These are often open to ladies’ families and friends.
PROGRAMME - JULY to DECEMBER 2008
Thursday 17 July
Dr Shane Gordon and Wendy Collett from Tiptree Medical Centre
Thursday 16 October
Chernobyl Childrens’ Project with Chris Woodhouse
Thursday 21 August
“The Glory of Women” their role in the wars - Gary Baugh
Thursday 20 November
“Jenny’s Boxes with Jenny Field
Thursday 18 September
Robert Needham (Colchester Town Crier) with “Sleeping on the Snowline” (Himalayas)
Thursday 18 December
Christmas Festivities - including Handbell Ringers
Thursday 25 September 8.00pm
Coffee evening in aid of MacMillan Nurses
OUTINGS
Saturday 9 August - £28
“Hidden London” - the Regents Canal Walk from London Smithfield Market. Lunch at Barbican. Narrow boat - 50 minutes from Camden Lock. Regents Park tour
Wednesday 8 October
Cost £55 inc coach. Leave 4.00pm
“Jersey Boys” - The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Sunday 14 December
Thursford Spectacular
(details to follow)