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19 JUNIOR CHURCH will be performing their Nativity play during the 9.30am service on Sunday 4th December at All Saints’ – all welcome. NORTH BADDESLEY SILVER SURFERS at All Saints’ Church, Wednesdays 10 - 12 noon and 1 - 3pm – We welcome new members who wish to learn how to use the computer and in particular the internet. For those who don't own a laptop we have a few that can be loaned out for a short period. However, if you already have a wireless-enabled laptop, then please bring it along. Perhaps you will be given one as a Christmas present! If you would like to join the group and "surf the net" and generally learn more about computers, then kindly phone the office for dates and sessions or go to www.nbss.org.uk. To help towards the costs involved we are asking for £3 from each person per session, but this does include a hot drink! (no computers are stored on the premises). CHRISTMAS CARDS - are on sale depicting local church scenes, all proceeds in aid of church funds. Please contact the office or they will be available on Sunday and Thursday mornings in All Saints’. How to contact us: The Parish Office: Tel. 8073 7617 (Mon, Wed, Fri between 9am–11am) office@baddesleychurch.org Revd Peter Gilks: Tel: 8074 0515 or peter.gilks@ntlworld.com For baptisms please ring Revd Claire Maxim on 8073 9145 For wedding enquiries please contact the Parish Office *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Dog-lovers in
Hampshire needed Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is seeking more volunteers from Southampton to help look after their new canine recruits by becoming "puppy socialisers" for the Charity. Young potential hearing dogs spend 10 to 12 months with a volunteer family; living in their home, learning basic obedience and experiencing lots of different situations like shops, town centres and public transport. Volunteers will also attend fortnightly puppy classes in the local area. This prepares the puppy for its next stage of advanced soundwork training at one of Hearing Dogs’ centres. There are currently 25 dedicated volunteer socialisers in Hampshire but they still need another 10 in the Southampton area specifically. Lucy Orr from Romsey has been socialising for two years now and is currently looking after six-month-old golden retriever x cocker spaniel Hans. She says: "Socialising suits us as we have young children and Hearing Dogs are keen that the dogs get used to children while they grow up. It means we can have a dog in our home without the commitment of owning one long term. All our expenses for the dog are paid for and the dog can also go to a holiday boarder if we want to go away. Socially it’s great as you meet all the other volunteers at puppy classes and people are always stopping you in the street to ask how your pup is getting along". Lucy adds: "The extra bonus is the knowledge you’re doing something that makes such a difference to a deaf person’s life". If you live in the Southampton area and would like more information, go to www.hearingdogs.org.uk or tel: 018 4434 8129 (voice and minicom) or puppy@hearingdogs.org.uk
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