On Saturday 18th November, there was a Fun Day at Emmaus Mossley, to raise funds for this year's Children In Need appeal.
There was live entertainment, a bouncy castle, Face Painting, Luck Dip and various stalls.
Thank you to everyone who supported the event, which raised £1,000 for Children in Need.
On Saturday 9th September, there was a Celebration of Ten Years of Emmaus in Mossley, with live entertainment, bouncy castle and stalls in the yard.
A stream of visitors arrived throughout the day, most of whom took the opportunity to do a bit of shopping at Emmaus Mossley,which was much busier than on a normal Saturday.
Earlier in the day, local historian Alan Petford led a Local History Trail from St George's Church to Emmaus Mossley, which was enjoyed by around 30 people.
Terry Waite paid a surprise visit to Emmaus Mossley on 7th September!
Terry, who is the president of Emmaus UK, was in the area for the launch of Emmaus Salford and called into the Mossley community which is celebrating its 10th birthday.
Terry met companions, staff, volunteers and customers who were in the building at the time.
Coordinator Lee Hartley thanked New Charter for their long-term involvement with Emmaus Mossley.
New Charter's re-let teams regularly donate good quality furniture from vacated properties which would have otherwise ended up going into landfill!
New Charter has also helping Emmaus Mossley to source and appoint building contractors for the work to be carried out under the ODPM's grant.
Companions Dennis, Martin, Paul, Paul and Skinner with Lee (Coordinator) enjoyed an equine romp round Wythenshawe park in Manchester!
Companions' outings in recent months have included visits to go bowling, clay pigeon shooting and to watch boxing.
Two runners from Emmaus Mossley joined 22,000 others to brave a cold Sunday morning in May to run 10km (around 6 miles) for a local charity.
Lee Hartley (co-ordinator) and Paul McCorkindale (companion) answered an appeal on the local radio station for runners to raise money for 'Manchester Kids', a grant-giving charity that supports voluntary and community groups who are making a difference to the lives of local children with serious illness or disabilities and children who suffer poverty, abuse, neglect or distress.
Despite the pouring rain and with a minimum of training, both Lee and Paul completed the Great Manchester Run with times of 55 and 58 minutes respectively and in so doing contributed £200 towards the £30,000 raised for the charity on the day.
"The Street", a new TV series, starts on Thursday 13th April, at 9.00 pm on BBC1.
If anything looks familiar about the programme, it could be that you have seen many of the props here at Emmaus Mossley! The makers, Granada Television, came to Emmaus Mossley last September to buy the props for the series.
You can now support Emmaus Mossley when buying things online from other websites! Click for details.
Emmaus Mossley has been awarded a substantial grant from the Homelessness Directorate at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for repairs to the building and improvements to the companions' areas.
An unusual cricket book was donated. We received a copy of "Many A Slip", the autobiography of Colin Ingleby MacKenzie, captain of 1960s cricket champions Hampshire.
The book has been signed by Colin and all the team members.
We have contacted the club and they are interested in obtaining the book.
Emmaus Mossley has started selling Gift Vouchers! You can now buy vouchers in the shop for £5 each.
Emmaus Mossley companion Sarah had wet sponges thrown at her to raise money for Children in Need. So far, about £150 has been raised. Please contact us if you would like to add your contribution!
Emmaus Mossley is now re-cycling waste metals from local businesses! If required, we can supply a 45-gallon drum which makes the storage of smaller items easier for you and easier for us to collect.
The drums and larger items of scrap metal can usually be collected within 24 hours, helping you to keep your place of work clear of waste. Please call 01457 838608 / 835105 if you can donate re-cyclable metals.
Members of Granada TV's production department swooped on Emmaus Mossley to buy props for a new drama "The Street" which will be screened on BBC1 in Spring 2006.
Not only did Granada buy the items for the show, but they have promised to donate the goods back again after they have finished filming!
Earlier in the year, Granada purchased props from Emmaus Mossley for another drama, "The Girls from Chernobyl", to be screened in February.
Emmaus Mossley welcomed two new volunteers, Alan and Sylvia. Before retirement, they had run shops selling ornaments and bric-a-brac, and had often come to Emmaus Mossley to look for items for their shops. Finding themselves with time to spare, they decided they wanted to give something back to the community. They sort clothing and bric-a-brac for sale in the shop and their expertise is proving valuable!
A party of visitors from Hem, Mossley's twin town in France, visited Mossley for the weekend. After enjoying the band contest on Whit Friday, they visited the Heritage Centre and Emmaus Mossley the following day.
Local MP James Purnell visited Emmaus Mossley and met companions, staff and trustees.
He was impressed by the range of goods on sale and bought a kettle for his office!
Emmaus Mossley began having a stall on Ashton Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This will continue for a trial period to see if there is enough demand.
Lee Hartley is appointed to the post of Community Leader to support the Project Director, Paul Misik.
Companions at Emmaus Mossley ran a charity stall on Ashton Market to raise funds for victims of the Tsunami. Emmaus communities around the country have raised around £13,000 so far, which will help the work of the Emmaus projects in the Tamil Nadu area of India.
As an organisation whose main aim is to alleviate the plight of homeless people, Emmaus Mossley responded urgently to the needs of those who were affected by the South East Asian tsunami in India.
Emmaus Mossley is part of Emmaus International which already has several projects in Tamil Nadu in India. The coastline of Tamil Nadu was particularly affected by the tsunami. Emmaus International has therefore been able to provide emergency aid directly to those affected in the area.
Paul Misik, Emmaus Mossley's Project Director, said, "Like everyone else, the Companions at Emmaus Mossley were moved by the suffering caused by this natural disaster and, in line with Emmaus's policy on showing solidarity with all those in need throughout the world, they are keen to send aid."
Paul Misik took up the new post of Project Director at Emmaus Mossley at the start of 2005.
Paul is not new to Emmaus as he has previously worked for Emmaus UK.
Mossley companion, John Chappell, agreed to have his beard shaved and long hair cut in order to raise money for this year's Children in Need appeal. Fellow-companion Kevin Runham performed the hair-raising operation.
So far, at least £100 has been raised with more money promised. If you would like to support John for Children in Need, please bring or send a cheque made out to "Children in Need" to our Mossley office (address on home page).
Right: Bare-face meets bear face. A clean-shaven John poses for photos.
Richard Darlington took over as Acting Co-ordinator at Emmaus Mossley, after our previous co-ordinator took up a post at the new Emmaus Bolton.
Richard, a former trustee, who helped to establish the first Emmaus community in Britain, will run Emmaus Mossley until a replacement is appointed.
The Church Inn, Uppermill held its annual "Church Unplugged" charity musical event.
This year Emmaus Mossley was a nominated charity and £540 was raised! Many thanks to the landlord of the Church Inn, the organisers and all those who attended.
On a quiet, sunny Bank Holiday afternoon at Emmaus Mossley, a group of companions, staff, trustees and friends helped to plant flowers and shrubs in the new Companions' Garden, at the back of the mill.
Companions from Emmaus Mossley manned a bric-a-brac stall at the Mossley Canal Festival at Roaches Lock.
There was a re-union of many of those involved with the early years of Emmaus Mossley. The event was organised by Richard Darlington to mark his retirement as a trustee. Richard played a prominent part in bringing Emmaus to Greater Manchester.
A second Emmaus community in Greater Manchester has been given the go-ahead as planning permission has been granted for change of use of the former Territorial Army premises in Bolton.
Emmaus Mossley welcomes two new part-time support workers, Jodie Ashton and David Rigby
The Saddleworth Annual Joint Service in celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity happened to take place on Homelessness Sunday this year, 25 January.
The theme of the service was Faith in Action which was expressed through various presentations including Fair Trade and Homelessness. One of our trustees was given a slot in the service and spoke for the need for funds to construct five more bedrooms at Emmaus Mossley. There continues to be a strong demand for places.
The eleven Emmaus Communities in the UK have to turn away 300 people a week because of there being no room. Around £1200 (a figure helped by £740 being gift aided) was raised for Emmaus Mossley for which we are most grateful.
