Oaks in Charnwood

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The Oaks WI will start meeting again on Thursday February 3 at 2.30pm (a new time) in the Oaks Storer Hall, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD.

For further information contact the secretary, Pauline Harper on 01530 832289.

ALL SOULS SERVICE. An All-Souls Service is to be held at St James’ the Greater Church, Oaks in Charnwood, on Sunday February 6 at 4 pm with Rev John Bird.

A church spokesman said: “At this service we will remember our loved ones who have died, some recently and others long ago.

“A list has been made available in St James Church for the names of your loved ones to be included closing date Sunday (January 30).

“Or you can contact the Parish Office on 01509 502255 or email office@ shepshedandoaks.co.uk if you would like your loved one’s name read out at this service. “

MOTHERS’ UNION. The Oaks Mothers’ Union will reconvene with its annual general meeting on Monday, February 21 at 2.30pm at Oaks Storer Hall.

New members are always welcome and refreshments are served. Contact Mary

Hayward on 07545 817664.

ST JAMES’ FACEBOOK. The St James’ the Greater Facebook page has been updated. Visitors can see the latest puppet to drop in at family service, Humph the Camel, who made his first appearance with churchwarden Steve Upton and reader Michael Torne. facebook.comStJamesTheGreater OaksInCharnwood

BENEFICE MAGAZINE. If you would like to receive the St Botolph’s and St. James’ Benefice magazine each month, the yearly cost is now £7.20.

Contact Debora at the parish office on 01509 502 255, or you can view the magazine along with the Benefice weekly newsletter online. Both publications list services for both churches. www.shepshedandoaks.co.uk