K-OS Activities

Wow, I have 5 followers, I feel like a Rock god! Anyway I am off the point straight away.

K-OS last week celebrated St. Georges day with Cornish Pasties and Bread and Butter pudding, and we were treated not only with a visit by Mike and Greg our PCSO's with the camera van, but also we had the great privilege of sampling what I believe to be the worlds largest 'Cadbury's style' Easter egg, made by George, I say Cadbury's style, because the egg was full of the white and yellow filling, sadly no camera was present to take a snap, but I guess this stood a good 18cms tall, and tasted, dare I say, even better than the real thing!

Over the next coming weeks and months we have a great line up for K-OS, which is as follows.

29th April - Sign language
6th May - Normal
13th May - Capoeira*
20th May - Fire Station Visit (need to book yourself in)
3rd June - Outdoor games evening (if weather is good)
10th June - Police Station Visit (need to book yourself in)
17th June - Craft Activities
24th June - Normal
1st July - Binliner Designer
8th July - Canal Trip (need to book yourself in)
15th July - Normal
22nd July - Decorating Miller Room for...

25th July (Saturday night) Summer Dinner and Dance!

*Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that involves movement from martial arts, games and dance. It was created in Brazil by the slaves brought from Africa. See this link for an idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwG7JwXtUSI

Looking forward to seeing you at the next event. Jon

One Hot Cross Bun (ny)

I wasn't convinced it was a good idea, but never the less, due to rising pressure the outfit was put on and the Easter egg hunt commenced. The weather was good enough for a quick game of Cricket before the hunt, and a game of rounders after. I seemed to be 'hare'ing after the ball quite a lot, which wasn't 'warren' ted, but for some reason people like the idea of shouting run rabbit run, although thankfully no farmer came with a gun. I'll leave all the bad humour at that and just show the pictures.

Highs and Highers

The past 7 or so days have been quite extraordinary. Last Tuesday 24th March, I met Henry Olonga, quite a remarkable man. He played for Zimbabwe from '95 - '03 when he stated, with Andy Flowers, "In all the circumstances, we have decided that we will each wear a black armband for the duration of the World Cup. In doing so we are mourning the death of democracy in our beloved Zimbabwe. In doing so we are making a silent plea to those responsible to stop the abuse of human rights in Zimbabwe. In doing so, we pray that our small action may help to restore sanity and dignity to our nation." This bought an end to his career, which one high light saw him bowl 6/19 against England in 2000.

I was fortunate enough to meet him at our Church's Building Bridges week, where he spoke about cricket, Zimbabwe, and his life and faith. he also sang a few songs as well, man has he got a voice. If he wasn't such a great chap, he's the type you would be jealous of, but as the saying goes all power to his elbow!

Part of this Bridges week, we had Gavin Tyte come and do a beatbox workshop, which was not as well attended as I'd like, but those that didn't come missed an absolute treat. The Chronicle ran an article on the workshop and quoted our Curate, Rob Thomas, that Gavin was one of the best Beatboxers on the UK and World stage, and that wasn't too far from the truth. Anything you have seen on Youtube or on telly Gavin did. After a Q and A session, where he explained about one of his other passions, being a Christian and explained how he became a Christian which in turn after time saw him become a vicar, he finished his time with a battle between Scooby Doo and The Darleks.

This week has been a crash down to earth again, but we weren't down for long, as K-OS Youth club was greeted by Avon and Somerset Police finest two officers, complete with lights and sirens as they pulled up to the church, in a very quick response to some mindless vandalism committed moments earlier (I joke, although a light did get broken in the excitement of the police arriving!)

We are looking forward to Easter with five events

Wednesday 8th April Pizza and Quiz Night in the Miller Room 7pm £1

Saturday 11th April Unileavers Supper.

Sunday 12th April Easter Egg Hunt, 2pm in the Park, at church if raining, with a very special guest, the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance!
Friday 17th April Film Night 7pm in the Miller Room (due to licence laws we are unable to advertise the film or charge) tuckshop available.

in addition

Saturday 18th April - I am taking part in the Genesis Canal Challenge, canoeing from Bathampton to Avoncliff and back, 12 miles. You are welcome to join me either walking or cycling, see me (either in person, on the phone, text or email) to get yourself registered.

Added are a few photo's for your amusement.

Looking forward to see you at the next event. Jon