Remembrance Sunday ... more

Sun, Nov 9th 2014 at 12:00 am - 11:15 am

Meet at Waitrose car park at 10am


 

Less we forget

 
The soldier stood and faced God, 
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
 
'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'
 
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
 
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
 
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
 
A nd I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
 
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
 
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
 
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
 
'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
 
Author Unknown~

'What We Do' Main Pages:

Over 7,600 cataract operations arranged for less than a pint at your local

From sending a cow to Africa, to providing dictionaries to Zululand; from supporting disaster relief appeals to helping people in devloping countries regain their sight, the 'Grange' looks to make your donations work effectively for the world community.

more  
With no deductions, your support will go further

Gift-Aid to support local and international charitable causes through the 'Grange' using BT's secure MyDonate.

more  
Stevenage gets stuck into planting purple crocuses to help end polio now

Although a small Club we aim to support a wide range of needs in our community over time.

more  

Volunteer time / your skill for our community

more  
Our Foundation (Charity) invests over $200m each year serving communities worldwide ...

The Foundation manages one of the world's largest educational and humanitarian charities. It aplies some $200m each year to fund humanitarian projects.

more