TABOR Independent Methodist Church has announced, with deep sadness, that it will close permanently on May 31, bringing 161 years of worship and community service to a close.

The building is to be sold, with plans for the ground floor to continue as Timsbury Child Care and the former Church space to become a community facility, ensuring the site remains in service to local people.

The Tabor Ringers have been given permission to use the premises for rehearsal until the end of July. As they would really like to continue as a group entertaining at local events and care homes another suitable rehearsal venue, with storage facilities, has to be found.

A final service will be held on May 31 at 3pm and everyone is warmly invited to attend.

The Trustees and Members express heartfelt thanks to all who have supported Tabor over the years.

Dianne Carter

IT WAS a pleasure to welcome Gwyneth Phillips to lead our worship last Sunday.

Wednesday is our coffee morning when we are open from 10.30am for an hour we serve coffee/tea and biscuits. You will find us a friendly, welcoming group who are hoping you will join us.

Next Sunday, May 24 we welcome our Minister Rev Andrew Prout to lead our worship which will include Holy Communion. Our church service commences at 10.30am.

We would love to meet you, and you will receive a warm welcome. Hope to see you

Jean Auckland

OUR Minister and singers started our Sunday morning worship with new hymns and choruses.

Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm is Knit and Natter. Saturday Coffee from 10am will be a Bacon Butty morning. Lilly will be dropping in with her fresh fruit and vegetables, and we will be serving Strawberry Sundaes and Banana Splits raising funds for Bath Street Kitchen. There will also be a raffle. Please pop in.

A date for your diary: Saturday, May 30, at 6pm. Supper and Film Evening.

Sunday morning worship at 10.30am will be led by Rev Philip Turner. All are welcome.