Church Action on Poverty in Sheffield 11th annual Pilgrimage, 12 October 2019
Hear about local issues and responses to them
Work and pray together
Start
9:30am
Highfield Methodist Church, Holland Place, S4 4US
Visit
- Madina Mosque
- Heeley Christ Church
- Heeley City Farm
- St Vincent’s Furniture Store
- St Wilfrid’s Centre, where we will meet with Paul Blomfield MP
End
Approx 2:00pm
Join us and learn about:
- The community work of the Mosque and Heeley Christ Church
- Heeley City Farm’s support for children who might otherwise go hungry during school holidays
- St Vincent de Paul Society initiatives, including the furniture store, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged people
- St Wilfrid’s work with homeless, vulnerable and
socially excluded adults
Practicalities
- The closest bus stops to Highfield Methodist Church are Highfield Place, on London Road and Batt Street, on Abbeydale Road.
- There is no parking at the church, but free on-street parking is available in the surrounding area.
- Please wear suitable shoes and bring a waterproof, drinking water and a packed lunch.
- If you plan to leave before the Pilgrimage ends please see a steward.
- Please follow stewards’ advice, particularly at road crossings.
- Walkers take part at their own risk and anyone under 18 must walk with a responsible adult.
- The event is not suitable for dogs as we enter premises.
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