THE GRANGE GAZETTE MARCH 2022 EDITION UKRAINIAN CRISIS We would like to thank you for your kind donations of toiletries, nappies, baby blankets and pet food which we have forwarded to the Erewash Care Team at Ilkeston Hospital. While the cut off for donations has now passed please continue to look at our website for further information regarding future collections. In the meantime we continue to fundraise for the DEC and look forward to donating a substantial amount to help during this humanitarian crisis. Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have enjoyed the entertainment during the past few weeks with the return of your favourite artists and new entertainers. Dates for your March Diary Tuesday 1st Kevin Hill Wednesday 2nd The Elderberries Concert with Papa John Monday 7th Emily-Rose Tuesday 22nd Johnny Victory Tuesday 29th Alan Hill Wednesday 30th The Elderberries singing practice with Papa John This year Mothering Sunday is Sunday 27th March. Forthcoming Visit Good Friday falls on the 15th April with Easter Sunday on the 17th. Sandiacre Churches Together will bring their Easter Service to the Grange during the morning of Tuesday 5th. Activities We would appreciate donations of wool in nice bright colours for our ‘Bonding Squares’ project and oddments of cotton fabric for rag-rugging. Please see Shirley for further information. March Birthdays We have six birthdays throughout this month. We wish Mary a happy birthday on the 19th and Shelia on the 22nd. Barbara and Ellen both celebrate their birthdays on 23rd, with Margaret H on the 28th and Margaret S on the 30th. Everyone at the Grange sends their best wishes to you all.