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ProvidingNewsandViewsformorethan30yearsFoxPharmacy,HGHair&Page19theRennieGrovePeaceCharityShop.HOLMERGREENMETHODISTCHURCHAhugethank you tothoseof you whocame along tohelp us fillthe %u201cLovein aBox%u201d shoeboxes in October.We enjoyed a busy, chatty morning together and at the last count there was approximatelyninetybeautifullywrappedboxes,allfilledwiththeallimportanthandknittedhats, scarves and gloves to keep the recipients warm.Along with sweet treats, toys and vital toiletries. These shoeboxes will be blessed before starting their journey to Eastern Europe for children and young people to open and enjoy at Christmas.OurharvestfestivalinSeptemberwasanexcellentservicetakenbyourminister,RevRachael Prince.Following the service, we enjoyed a lovely lunch together with (as always) far too many desserts and cakes.Pleasejoinusforourannual%u201cCarolsbyCandlelightserviceonSunday22ndDecemberat6.00pm. After the success of the Lamphouse Singers earlier in the year, on Saturday 14th December at7.00pm.theyreturnfor alovelyevening.The concertisinaidof %u201cTheEveAppeal%u201d whichisthe leading UK national charity funding research and raising awareness into the five gynaecological cancers.Tickets are %u00a35.00 and available at the door.Refreshments during the interval.RingSharonon01494716897formoreinformation.Finally,areminderthatonThursday19thDecemberat7.00pmtherewillbeaproductionof %u201cA Christmas Carol%u201d followed by mince pies and hot drinks.This performance is excellent as given mainly by one person it may not be suitable for young children.However, this is at the discretion of parents.There is no admission charge, but any donations with be shared between:OneCanTrust-afood bankbasedinWycombeservingthetownandwiderareaofSouthBucks providing weekly food parcels to those who need our help.AllWeCan %u2013rootedinChristianfaiththisisaninternationaldevelopmentandrelieforganisation started by a group of Methodists thirty years ago.It works globally to find solutions impacted by disasters, poverty and injustice.FormoreinformationringSharon01494716897Ifpassingthechurchdopopintoourmonthlycoffeemorningevery1stTuesday10-12Craftmorning-bringyourownpainting,knittingcolouring,sewingetcorenjoyamorningmaking cards for a small fee every 3rd Saturday 10.00-12.30.FormoreinformationringLesley01494712072LesleyOrangeKNOWANYPENSIONERSNEEDINGBUDGETINGHELP?So, the Government has calculated that 800,000 Pensioners are entitled to the Pension Credit additiontotheirStatePensions,butarenotclaimingit,whenitcouldmakesomuchdifferenceto whether they can make ends meet, or not.When I was a volunteer debt adviser for a debt advice charity some years ago, I would sometimes be helping a pensioner with unmanageabledebts.All too often the online Benefits Checker wouldshowtheywereentitledtoPensionCredit.However,their responsewasoften: %u201cI%u2019mnotaccepting charity.%u201dAndso,thefollowing(abbreviated)conversationwouldfollow... (Me) %u201cDo you have house and contents insurance?%u201d (Pensioner) %u201cYes, of course%u201d%u201cWhy?%u201d%u201cIncasesomethingdisastroushappens,Iwouldhavemoneytohelpme recover%u201d%u201cButyourfamilyhasbeenpayingNATIONALINSURANCEnearlyalltheirlives,what%u2019sthe difference, now that you find yourself in financial need?%u201d%u201cOK,Iseewhatyoumean,pleaseshowmehowtoclaim%u201dIf you know a Pensioner who might be better off by claiming Pension Credit, try this conversation %u2013it%u2019s normally a winner.Otherwise, you could encourage them to get help from CAP Money, whichisafriendlyandcompletelyconfidentialcommunityservicerunbytheChurchesTogetherin Holmer Green, contact capmoney@holmergreenbaptist.org.ukor ring 01494 712479.ChrisGregory -CAPMoney