Cafe serves up crafts, stories and poems
AN Edgeley cafe invited customers to enjoy crafts, stories and poems to follow the journey to Bethlehem.
The Olive Cafe on Castle Street operates as a small charity and welcomes people from all walks of life, offering many services free of charge.
At the festive event, children heard stories about the nativity and made Christmas bookmarks.
Meanwhile, the adults were treated to free hand and arm massages.
The cafe also offers free WiFi, use of computers, pop-up information sessions, and support to get online.
Pam Robinson, a trustee of the charity, said: “We are supported by a number of churches in the local area and wanted to help people explore the real meaning of Christmas.
“The children have really enjoyed hearing stories about the nativity and making special Christmas bookmarks.
“Their mums and dads have also enjoyed a bit of ‘me time’ with our hand and arm massage!”
Poet Dorinda MacDowell read a poem at the event, while Matthew Barber, curator of the Spaces of Hope movement, provided music and songs.
Geraldine Sullivan, patron of the charity, said: “I was delighted by the number of people who enjoyed our Journey to Bethlehem event.
“It is so important to us, at this time of year, to remember the real reason for the celebration, the birth of Jesus, and how God’s love still transforms lives today.”
There will be another festive event, Carols at the Cafe, on Saturday, December 23, from 12.30pm to 1pm.
For more information, visit www.oliveroccentre.org.uk.