Dukinfield, Cheshire - Oct 2025 A touch of Hawaii was celebrated in Dukinfield for the Diamond couple – Christine and Bob Storey on their 60th Wedding anniversary. We heard how the couple meet at a dance; and their 2025 party continued with dancing in the Church Garden to steel drums. Family and friends were invited, memories were shared, laughs were had in an afternoon that brought together fellowship, fun and fund raising.

Sun, sea and celebration has been a big part of our church over the last couple of months. The sun made an appearance for us in June when we held our annual Garden Fete. We had a good turnout of church members and locals alike, enjoying the delightful variety of food including the BBQ and very tasty cake stall.

On 26th July 2025, on a lovely Saturday afternoon, our Ockbrook Church and wider community celebrated 275 years of Moravian brethren’s longstanding presence in the community. The event was well attended – the joyful gathering of neighbours and friends, showcasing the best of our Community Spirit.

From Fetter Lane it’s a short-ish walk over the Thames at Albert Bridge to the famous Battersea Park: a 200-acre open space with playgrounds, a boating lake, a children’s zoo, playing fields and more. On a recent Saturday in August, a group of us Moravians joined the crowds for a sponsored walk in aid of this year’s Moravian Women’s Association charities.