2. ALPHA Courses
The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It is relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun. There is a meal together, which provides the chance to get to know each other. This is followed by a series of talks, lasting 10 weeks, on topics such as 'Who is Jesus?' and 'Why do I pray?', and finishes off with a discussion. Martyn and Rosemary J can provide more information about the content and form of these meetings. Our most recent course started in January 2008. If you are interested in joining an Alpha Course, or know of someone who might be, then please contact, or leave a message for, Elaine P or Martyn & Rosemary J via the Church Office (Kn. 652251).
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3. Coffee Morning - Sat 4th October
Organised by the Lovat Drive House Group, a Coffee Morning will be held in Knutsford Methodist Church Hall from 10.00am - 12 noon.
There will be bring-and-buy, bric-a-brac, craft, card and cake stalls, etc. plus refreshments - tea, coffee, biscuits and brunch (bacon baps). Also handmade African beads will be available to purchase.
Admission: 50p. Proceeds will go to Uganda Maternity Project (to read a report on this topic from one of our church-members, please click HERE).
Everyone welcome.
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4. Knutsford Literature Festival - 4th, 10th, 11th, 16th & 17th October
Saturday, 4th October, 2.00pm - Justine Picardie speaking on Daphne du Maurier's biography of Branwell Bronte.
Friday, 10th October, 7.30pm - Simon Hoggart: 'Parliamentary Speeches and Loony letters' (expecting 200 people).
Saturday, 11th October, 2.00pm - Martin Bell.
Thursday, 16th October, 2.30pm - Timothy Mowl: 'Historic gardens of Cheshire'.
Friday, 17th October, 7.30pm - A E Houseman: 'A Shropshire Lad'.

These events will take place at Knutsford Methodist Church. Tickets are available from Knutsford's Information Centre, Tel. Kn(01565) 632611.
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5. Civic Service - Sun 5th October
The Chairman of Cheshire County Council, Councillor Stephen Wilkinson, invites all to attend this Civic Service, which will take place at Knutsford Methodist Church, starting at 3.00pm. The preacher will be Rev Dr Keith Davies, Chairman of the District. It will be followed by light refreshments in the church hall.

It seemed appropriate to hold the Civic Service on the same day as the Harvest Festival as Steve's theme, for his year as chairman, is to promote and support agriculture and the rural economy in Cheshire. The Service will give us all the opportunity to give thanks to God for not only the farmers that produce our food but for all those involved in the food industry and all things rural, including the beautiful environment in which we live.
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6. Does the Fossil Record contradict Darwin? - Sun 12th October
Taking place in Norwich Memorial Hall - starting at 8.00pm - this will be a talk given by John Mackay, who is International Leader of Creation Research: "THE ROCKS CRY OUT". The talk aims to be attention-grabbing, ideal for young and old alike. There is no charge. For more information, telephone 01606 883925 and ask for Chris W.
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