ROUND THE SOCIETIES

Christian Fellowship

The eagerly awaited meeting on 27th January on "Roman Catholic Viewpoint" nearly failed to materialise, owing to the sudden sickness of Father Burke, the speaker. However, the Vicar was able at 2 p.m. to contact Father MacDermott of Sheerness, who deputised at this very short notice. It was a gesture much appreciated by a capacity audience in the lounge of "Silver Birches". The Roman viewpoint was presented in a forthright and honest manner, leaving many with the feeling that the road to unity of the Christian Church must be a long and hard one; yet it was a very worthwhile evening. The Fellowship thanks Mr. and Mrs. Partridge for their very kind hospitality.

February 10th, in contrast - a visit to Norway, with its wonderful scenery, conducted by Mr. Poulter and his wife, helped by some beautiful slides. We shall again be thinking of holidays on March 24th, with a film show by the Maidstone and District Road Car Co. Before then, however, on March 10th, we are trying something new - "Youth puts the questions". Four young people will be putting questions on the Church and religion to a panel of adults. We hope for considerable interest in this meeting.

W.C.M.

Mothers' Union

On a very cold 17th February we welcomed Deaconess Berry, adviser for Children's Work and Sunday Schools throughout the diocese, to speak on "What the Bible means to us today". She soon had us discussing, and answering questions in small groups, something new and I'm sure good for us, although to some a little alarming. A welcome, hot cup of tea and an interesting literature stall completed the afternoon.

On 17th March we look forward to meeting the Rev. R. H. M. Third, Vicar of Sheerness.

A.G.

Young Wives' and Mothers' Fellowship

Did you know that £90,000,000 is spent yearly on sausages in the British Isles? The Young Wives did not until Tuesday evening when Mr. Holt and Mr. Capon talked to us about meat. We learned a lot, so local butchers - beware - you can't fool us any longer. We also know how to cook the cheaper cuts to make them tender and succulent, so our bills will be going down. We heard of joints we never knew existed and were impressed to hear that skirts, could be made interesting. We were also given inside information on sausages and told which cuts make the best mince. Mrs. Allen proposed a vote of thanks which was enthusiastically endorsed.

The next meeting is a "V of A" and there really will be a variety of activities,

M.N.