188 Years of The Stanhill Methodist Church

Edna, with the help of Hilda Silcock organised Dances to help raise money for church.

Edna Banyard and Hilda Silcock - church stewards and best friends.

These dances were held at Harvey St. Community Center or the Poplar Club in Accrington. Doreen and John Prescott did the catering for the suppers. A Keep Fit Group met on Monday evenings organised by Edna and Hilda with ‘professionals’ leading the exercises. In the mid 1980’s there was a Junior club on a Wednesday for the 8yr – 11 year olds. And an Inters Club on a Friday for the 11yrs to 13 year olds. Ran by Doreen and John Prescott and Helen Plummer. In 1986 and 1987 four of the young people from the Sunday School won the District Scripture Exam Cup.

The church was so proud of Karl, Robert, Adam and Sarah.

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