Ickermen Programme for 2016.
Ickermen is the name given to the men’s group consisting mainly of men from the two Ickenham
churches but also includes friends and those involved in, or associated with Church activities in
and around Ickenham.
We have a varied programme of activities that run throughout the year. The aims of the group
are to build friendships among us, support the activities of the Churches and share the good
news of Jesus Christ with those around us. We also have a lot of fun together.
There are about 40 men on the circulation list. People attend events as and when they wish, and
there is no formal membership. Normal attendance at activities is between 12 and 25.
If you are interested in coming along to any of the events, and are not already on the circulation
list please contact Keith or Glyn via the St Giles office (office@stgileschurch.co.uk, 01895
622971) or Richard Boyes via the URC Church office (ickurc@aol.com, 01895 634280)
Events for 2016.
Activities organised by the Churches, which Ickermen are not leading but will provide specific
assistance to as a group, are in italics.
Saturday 23rd January – Men’s Breakfast URC 8.30 am
Peter Williams – “Never again … until the next time. - My Life’s experiences”
Saturday 13th February – St. Valentine’s Eve. Cabaret and Fish and Chip Supper for all 6.30 –
9.30 pm St Giles Church Hall
“Love is in the air” so come and share in the fun with the Church family.
Prize winning Fish and Chips, Cabaret, Games for all ages.
The Ickermen will host members of all ages from our Churches and their friends.
Saturday 12th March – Spring Jumble Sale – URC. Make a note in your diaries.
Help would be appreciated in setting up and clearing away – will give details nearer the event.
Thursday 17th March – Ten pin bowling High Wycombe 7.30 pm.
A group of us went last year and had a great evening and really enjoyed it.
Saturday 23rd April – Men’s’ Breakfast – St Giles 8.30 am
Brian Reid – “How I came to understand God’s plan for me.”
Saturday 7th May - Coffee Morning, Plant & Book Sale and Auction URC. Make a note in your
diaries. Help would be appreciated in setting up and clearing away – will give details nearer the
event.
Tuesday 17th May – Birthday Party meal out- 7.30 pm
It’s our fourth birthday party! - venue to be decided.
Saturday 11th and Sunday 19th June- Ickenham Festival.
Help will be needed at the joint Churches activities on the Saturday and the closing service on the
Sunday – details later.
Saturday 11th June - Coffee Morning and Festival Forecourt Sale – URC. Make a note in your diaries.
Help would be appreciated in setting up and clearing away – will give details nearer the event.
Tuesday 28th June - Evening walk 7.30 pm - Light evening, Shortish Country walk, Tall drink.
Our popular annual evening walk together; time to chat and enjoy the scenery and, who knows, maybe
we will stumble across somewhere to have some refreshment.
Tuesday 5th July 7.00 pm Rebellion Brewery, Marlow.
Back by popular demand. We are becoming regulars here! This will be our fourth trip but it is great
beer and very good value. The BBQ is outstanding.
Saturday 16th July – Men’s Breakfast –URC 8.30 am Cooked Breakfast.
Roger Murphy – “Football violence to faith.”
Join us for a cooked breakfast and a really inspiring talk. This will be a good event to bring along a
friend or acquaintance.
Saturday 23rd July, from 9.30 am. and Sunday 24th July from midday –Setting up for Holiday Club at
the URC.
This is a really superb event which our Churches have been running for over 45 years. It is even more
important now there is little or no religious education for young people. However, we do need help
setting up and dismantling. Please try and spare some time if you possibly can. Lat year we had a
really good turnout and broke all records for setting up.
Saturday 30th July, 9.30 until finished. Clearing up after Holiday Club at the URC.
More hands make light work and last year it went really well. By the end of the week the volunteers
who have run the event all week are really in need of ‘fresh’ help in returning the Church to ‘normal’
ready for the services on Sunday.
August – no events.
Saturday 10th September. Joint Churches BBQ, Breakspear Road Guide Site. 9.30 – 11.30 am setting
up. 1.30 – 7.00 the event itself! Young people and the young at heart camp overnight from Friday and
welcome us when we arrive!
Our great annual fun event, run by the Ickenham Churches and St Mary’s Harefield.
All sorts of fun and games for about 120 from our Churches. This year please try and bring a friend.
Saturday 10th September Coffee Morning and Late Summer Forecourt Sale URC
Make a note in your diaries.
Help would be appreciated in setting up and clearing away – will give details nearer the event.
Saturday 8th October Autumn Jumble Sale URC
Make a note in your diaries.
Help would be appreciated in setting up and clearing away – will give details nearer the event.
Saturday 22 October – Men’s Breakfast – St Giles 8.30 am
Rev. Martin Davies – “Does God still have a plan and purpose for Israel?”
Friday 28th October – Youth Club for the ‘all ages’ 7.30 pm St Giles Church Hall.
This is your chance, together with partners children and friends, to see what is available at the Youth
Club. It is half-term so if you feel like having a go let’s play! Or come along watch the fun. Simon and
his team have kindly said we can use the superb facilities and the Hall is free. They have a great range
of activities available including table tennis, pool, table football, air hockey, Badminton, Wii and loads
more.
Saturday 19th November – All Age Fun Barn Dance for all – St. Giles. 6.30 – 9.30 pm
A fun evening for everybody! If you do not want to dance come along and enjoy the fun and the
refreshments.
Saturday 19th November Christmas Fayre URC
Make a note in your diaries.
Help would be appreciated in setting up and clearing away – will give details nearer the event.
Thursday 8th December – Christmas meal out together 7.30.pm
We will decide venue later.