A very big thank you to Peter Jackson, Retrograde, for getting everyone, or almost everyone, up to dance after their Christmas Lunch, with his songs’ extravaganza set from the 50/60/70/80s. A huge welcome and thank you too, to his brother, Alan, for his magical tricks, banter and bonhomie. What a team! We had a grand time.
Of course, none of this could have happened without the vibrant spirit of our volunteers.
So many people from our town gave up precious hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to help make this happen, so, in no particular order, our thanks go to, Kirsty and Tel; Dee and Chris; Mandy, Seb and Mark; Angie and Carol; Ethel and Anna R; Linda; Anna K; Audrey and Gordon; Sara, Brenda and Diane.
Thank you so much!
We have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of sponsors for this event, some of whom have asked that should sponsorship money be left over from the Christmas lunch that we put it towards our next community dinner. There is, and yes, we shall, and since we have already been asked by a number of guests and volunteers about the next one: how about Easter?
Please let us have your ideas and thoughts.
The team at Old Saw Mill are busy planning for four, or maybe five Community Get- Together dinners and events for 2017, so please come on board with your ideas.
In the meantime: we think the picture
says it all…
Keep healthy and happy by signing up for your favourite
Classes and Events for January, 2017
New! Life drawing Saturday 7th and 14th 12.30-2.30pm; Thursday 19th 2-4pm
Contact Anna: 07738877114
Discover Pilates every Monday 1.15-2.15pm; and 7-8pm
Contact Alison: 07775938532
Tai Chi every Tuesday 10-11am
Contact Jennifer: 07972287757
Maddison’s Yoga every Tuesday 12-1pm
Contact Maddy: 07476053453
New! Children’s Yoga every Tuesday 1.30-2.15pm
Contact Karen: 07540388751
Zoe’s Zumba every Wednesday 7-8pm
Contact Zoe: 07983505647
OSM Art Exhibition
“Get Together”, open evening: 4.30-7pm 20th Jan
Open Invitation to our new exhibition work by local artists and designers
There is still time to submit your work: contact Anna 07738877114 or email for an application form: annamorrison0@g.mail.com
“Meditate for Peace”
Saturday 21st January, 10-2.30pm
With Dhyan Prasada
Join Dhyan’s meditation workshop and her guest speakers for, “Meditate for Peace”
Sessions include, “Sound Healing”, facilitated by Sas Bullock
and “Kirtan/Sanskrit Mantro, facilitated by John Crosbie
to book a place or to find out more please contact Dhan on 07807044908
Book now to take advantage of the advanced ticket price of £15 per place, when you book before the 11th of January. After that tickets are £20 or £25 on the day.
New Appointments
We have been busy building the Old Saw Mill team since Stewart left and we are very pleased to announce that Peter Ranson has joined us as a Director. Pete, as he prefers to be called, has a wealth of experience at hand and has ear-marked the installation of the commercial kitchen as one of his priorities. We are all keen to see this up and running and Pete will be overseeing this aspect of Old Saw Mill’s development straightaway. So, watch this space!
We are so pleased to announce that Yvonne Phillips, chef extraordinaire, has joined us and plans are already afoot to develop our cafe area. You will see such a difference when you next visit as Yvonne’s new ideas for the menu are on show now. Yvonne has planned sumptuous lunches and tasty treats, including flat breads, cakes and biscuits available fresh from the oven. See Yvonne’s feature boards when you next visit for lunch or a cuppa.
Patti Pinto, our secret gardener, has set up our new face book page. It’s up and running so please visit us on face book: The Old Saw Mill
Last but by no means least – as you would not be reading this without him! Dewi Jones has taken on board the new set-up and running of our new E-Mill newsletter. Please contact Dewi if you would like to add a friend or have enquiries at: jonesdewi@hotmail.co.uk
The last of the apples have been juiced, vatted and stored in the press room where they will stay for the next 6 – 12 months. Again, thank you to all of you who have contributed with fruit. A very big thank you to you, Charla, our Congleton High School work-place student, who has the weighty, wet and apple-whiffy process down to a fine art. Well Done, Charla!
Thank you to all for giving your time.
Having said all of that, here is our new contact list – January 2017
Peter Ashton: 07971805372 email: peterjaston@gmail.com
Anna Morrison: 07738877114 email: annamorrison0@gmail.com
Pete Ranson: 07717003847 email: peterjranson@btinternet.com
For E-Mill enquiries: please contact Dewi: jonesdewi@hotmail.co.uk
Old Saw Mill happens because of people of Congleton give time and donations. Please get in touch with us as we are always looking to expand our team. In the next few weeks you will hear from us about more of our new projects.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Our very best wishes from the team at OSM,
Anna, Peter, Pete, Yvonne, Patti and Dewi,
Old Saw Mill, Back River Street, River Street, Congleton, CW12 1HJ
Bringing people together: at the heart of the Community