Smithy Bridge Methodist Church

09/06/2026

07/06/2026

You came, you saw, you.... bought lots of plants!

Thank you, you wonderful people, you have helped to raise a fabulous £2144 for Springhill Hospice. May all your purchases grow wonderfully, wherever you plant them.

Lots of the unsold plants will be on sale at the The Bridge Centre patio from early this week. Please be patient whilst they are moved out.

06/06/2026

We're nearly ready. Are you coming? Doors open from 10am. It's always very busy for the first hour, so if you're not fond of crowds you might like to come later. There will be plenty still available.

Cash only please and you might like to bring your own boxes/bags!

05/06/2026

‘Closing our ears to the voices of those most vulnerable to climate change would be nothing less than giving up our claim to be disciples of Christ. – Hope in God’s Future’

For World Environment Day, our Net Zero engagement officer Jack shares his reflections on climate action and faith 💬

"For the Methodist Church, our commitment to net zero is not just driven by our belief that we need to restore good relations with the rest of God’s creation. With climate change posing a disproportionate risk to the world’s most vulnerable communities, it is also part of our enduring mission to seek and do justice.

This World Environment Day, we call to mind that although the injustice of a warming world is global in scope, the work we can do to limit this warming starts in our own lives, our own churches, and our own communities.”

03/06/2026

From seeds planted in January, to beautiful plants ready to take their place in your garden, we're almost ready for Plant Sale 2026.

Here's a memory of last year. There will be hundreds of plants from aquilegia to zinnia, alongside annuals, vegetable plants and house plants too.

The rain has been very welcome after the heatwave. With all the garden plants grown locally you can know they will be happy in local soil.

Don't forget to bring lots of cash (we can't accept card payments, sorry), and boxes or trays to take all your purchases away. We're open on Saturday 6th June, 10am to 12 noon. And every pound raised will support the wonderful Springhill Hospice.

02/06/2026

A prayer for our volunteers.

Heavenly Father, we ask you to renew their strength each day. Grant the volunteers energy, wisdom and endurance to carry out every task faithfully. May your power flow through them so their service is a reflection of your love. Amen

Did you know that we have over 30 volunteers working at The Bridge Centre?
This week is National Volunteer's Week and we want to thank and celebrate the Bridge Centre volunteer team. Without them we could not open the doors. They all give up their time, often more than once a week, and work together as a great team of people ensuring both the cafe and the shop can open. We have lots of fun together as well as working hard.
This week, maybe call in and tell the volunteers how much you appreciate them too.
It might be that you would love to get involved, to feel part of a team all working together, if so call in and ask for an application pack, as we have just the role for you!

01/06/2026

Five more days until Plant Sale. We open the doors at 10am sharp and we're selling until 12 noon! Please remember that we can only take cash payments.

The sunshine has been very welcome, but the rain even more so. There will be lots of choice of perennials, annuals, house plants and vegetable plants. Whether your garden in shady or sunny, wet or dry we will have something to suit.

And it's all in aid of Springhill Hospice. Hope to see you there!

29/05/2026

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29/05/2026

With food prices rising, this could be a great time to start growing your own. At the Plant Sale on Saturday 6th June we will have a range of fruit and vegetable plants on sale - from peas, beans, and tomatoes, to cucumbers, courgettes, broccoli and pumpkins. Get fruity with strawberries, gooseberries and currant bushes.

"They taste so much better when you've grown them yourself!"