SPROTBROUGH ORAL HISTORY

PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY AND ART IN ACTION

Having attended sessions at Sprotbrough Library since January 2013, I can thoroughly recommend this course.  It is provided through the School of Economic Science, an educational charity based in Oxfordshire.  Its primary object is to promote the study of natural laws governing relations in human society and the real concern of philosophy is to find and understand universal principles that are the common ground of all human understanding.

The course encourages the free sharing of the practical experiences of course members without being dogmatic or domineering.  I have found it a very enjoyable way of exploring life and how it might be lived for the betterment of all.

One of the ways in which the School promotes its work is by holding an ART IN ACTION festival at its HQ, Waterperry House and Gardens, near Oxford, in July each year.  This is now the leading art and craft festival of its kind in the UK and visitors are able to take part in many of the crafts on display, which are in turn demonstrated for the instruction and entertainment of its 25,000+ visitors each year.  My husband, Mick, and I attended for two days this year and only just had time to see all that was on offer whilst actually participating in very little.  The provisional dates for 2016 are 14-17 July and we expect to return.

BOOK REVIEW

Terrific review for my book from Waterways World magazine.

I will be signing books at Waterstones in the Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster, on Saturday 11 April between 12.00 and 2.00 pm.

RIVER DON FROM SOURCE TO SEA

Due for Release on 15 February 2015

River Don from Source to Sea

by Elizabeth Reeve

A journey along the River Don from the moors above Penistone to Goole,

before joining the Ouse and the Humber estuary.  With 180 photographs, it follows

the infant river through reservoirs, to industrial Sheffield, from where the navigation

system comes into its own. 

Liz lives in Sprotbrough and is Secretary to the Don Gorge Community Group.

Her book can be pre-ordered through Amberley Publishing or Amazon.

Michael Lindsey Reeve: 23 June 1967 - 2 October 2014

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our son.  For anyone wishing to attend his funeral, it will be held on:

Wednesday 22 October 2014

At 1.20 pm in the main Chapel

at Markeaton Crematorium,  Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH

Any colour of ‘dress’ is acceptable.

Afterwards, everyone is invited to join us for refreshments and the venue will be announced at the service.

There will be no flowers, but any donations received will go to

the work of the Padley Group in Derby.

Mick and Liz Reeve

SOUTH YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGY DAY

This looks a very interesting event with a talk on The History and Archaeology of Sprotbrough Mill - as well as a number of others.

It is on 22 November, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield.

Fee £12, Concessions £6, including tea, coffee and biscuits.

Contact 0114 273 4791 for programme and further details.

APPEAL FROM LYNNE BARNETT IN CAMBODIA

Dear Friends,

As most of you know, my heart has been in Cambodia for the past eleven years.  In a country that has been devastated by poverty and the Genocide of the late 1970’s, these people are in dire need of love and direction, as well as the healing love of Jesus.

Just to let you know, Cambodia is 32^nd out of 56, of the hungriest nations in the world. Over 77% of Cambodia is illiterate and out of the 15 million people, 80% are under the age of 30.

A United Nations report states that more than 1 in 5 Cambodian men between the ages of 18 and 49 admitted to having raped a woman, and 49% of men interviewed in Cambodia have admitted to paying for sex.

This is the reality of which I am now living. I have recently become the Consultant Therapist for Destiny Rescue in Siem Reap.  I am also using my skills as a nurse to alleviate health concerns within the project. On top of this, I will be running several training sessions for the Khmer people in regards to communication skills, positive and healthy relationships as well as life skills training. We currently have 24 girls who are with us. They have all been working at places that have sold them for sex, or put them at risk of being sold for sex.

This is a much needed position here in Cambodia and I feel strongly that God is calling me to be here.  However, as a volunteer position, I am responsible for raising funds to support my living expenses while I am here.  I have committed to be here, as long as I can continue to raise support.

I need approximately £10,000 a year to live/work here, or approximately £830/month.  Currently I am receiving approximately £95 per month from various donors.

I am in need of receiving more support to be able to continue my work here in Cambodia. I am asking you to prayerfully consider what you are able to contribute as I strive to be ‘a light in the darkness’ to these children in need.

If you are interested in supporting me, I would ask that you contact:

c/o Steve Willimott

5 St Christophers Crescent

Scawsby

Doncaster

DN5 8NY

patstevewillimott@yahoo.co.uk

Please make cheques payable to Lynne Barnett.

Follow Lynne’s blog on:-      http://lbsanctuarycambodia.wordpress.com/

Thank you so much for your continued support as we work together to change the Kingdom of Cambodia.