Stenton Gala 2010 – An Impression

Well done to all involved (you know who you are) in putting on another very enjoyable Stenton Gala.

K C SCA

Bethlehem Under Siege – Phil Lucas

A wee reminder about Phil's very interesting talk and slide show tomorrow night in the Village Hall.  Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

‘BETHLEHEM UNDER SIEGE’ - a talk illustrated with photographs and maps

Phil Lucas returned at the beginning of April from 3 months working as a volunteer in the Bethlehem area on a project sponsored by the World Council of Churches. The word ‘siege’ reflects the encirclement of Bethlehem by the Israeli 'separation barrier' and Israeli settlements built on land which is, according to International Law, Palestinian.  Phil was a member of a small international team and worked closely with both Palestinian and Israeli organisations which seek to bring a peaceful end to the occupation and to create a situation in which Israelis and Palestinians (Jews, Moslems and Christians) can live together in harmony. He was involved in regular early-morning (from 4.30 am) monitoring of the Gilo checkpoint between Bethlehem and Jerusalem, witnessed the break-up of peaceful demonstration by teargas and rubber-coated bullets and visited people shot by the army with live ammunition.

Wow - what a description.  Phil, who lives at Woodray in Stenton, has offered to do a talk about his recent trip to Bethlehem.   He is delighted to be doing a talk in his home village as the other talks so far have both been in the south of England, so he is really looking forward to doing one to his fellow villagers and neighbours.

The date is Friday 21 May at 7.30pm in the village hall.  Although there is no charge for this, donations will be taken at the door for the charity he was working with in Bethlehem -  EAPPI (Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme Palestine and Israel)

Please let me know if you require any further information.

Kind regards

Emma

carbon neutral stenton – Public Meeting

Thursday 20^th May, 7.30pm, The Village Hall

An information leaflet will be distributed, door-to-door, in advance of this meeting

Hear the latest from the team and help shape the direction of the project

Members will be asked to vote on:

• A project partner for the wind turbine
• A site for the turbine

Observers welcome, but you must be a member to vote. Membership is open now and you will be able to join at the meeting. (Joining fee £1)

For more information contact the directors or project manager, Ettie Spencer. Call 850712. Email ettie@crossingtheline.org.uk

Geoff & Laurie’s Farewell Lunch

Photos from the very pleasant lunch held in the village hall on Saturday 8 May 2010 to bid Geoff & Laurie Underwood a fond farewell

Photos courtesy of Mrs D (aka Doreen Thomson)

Thanks to all who helped put together a memorable event and especially to Emma M who masterminded the whole thing.

K C SCA

Stenton Young Artists & Designers

We need your help!!

The Parish of Traprain Summer Party is on Saturday 14 August 2010 in Stenton Hall and on the Village Green. There will be cream teas, games, competitions and musical entertainment.

Could you draw a picture for us or design one on your computer? The winning entry will be used as the background to our posters and tickets.

Please hand in your picture to Bill Stevenson Tel 850395 or email your entry to him at wcfs@btinternet.com before 21st May.

Geoff & Laurie’s Lunch

Thanks to all who have replied to this and also for all the offers of help - much appreciated.  Just a wee reminder to anyone who has not yet replied but who would like to attend, please can you let me know by Monday as we need to finalise catering arrangements.

Many thanks

Emma

A Village Lunch for Geoff & Laurie
As I'm sure you all know, long term Stenton residents Geoff & Laurie Underwood have decided to move to Fife to be closer to their family.

To say a fond farewell, the Community Association Committee thought it would would be nice to invite Geoff & Laurie back to the village for lunch with the community on Saturday 8 May 2010 at 12.30 in the Village Hall.  All are welcome

In order to allow us to make appropriate catering arrangements, could you please let Emma Maguire know if you are able to come to the lunch by Wednesday 28 April 2010.  Either hit reply to this message or give Emma a call on 850643.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you can make it to say a proper goodbye to Geoff & Laurie.

Thanks