The Fellowship has the following regional groups:
Avon and Gloucestershire
East Anglia
East Midlands
London North
London South and South East
North East
North West
Northern Ireland
Pennines East
Scotland
South Wales
South West
Thames Valley
Wessex
West Midlands
Information on Regional Meetings arranged for 2012 will be uploaded when available.
Scottish CDF Meeting - Saturday, 25 February
Letham St Mark's Church, Perth from 9.30 to 17.15
| 09.30 | Coffee and registration | |
| 10.00 | Introduction and Worship | Andrew Mason and friends |
| 10.30 | Living 'in line' with the Gospel | Phil Boydell |
| 11.30 | Elective and other reports | |
| 12.15 | Lunch and Posters | |
| 13.30 | The power to 'live in line' with the Gospel | Phil Boydell |
| 14.30 | Prayer | |
| 14.50 | Sharing the Gospel by sharing our lives | Megan Kibbey |
| 15.50 | Tea | |
| 16.45 | Worship and epilogue | Andrew Mason, John Gibson and friends |
| 17.15 | Close of meeting | |
| 18.00 | Meal in Perth for those who wish to stay |
Phil Boydell is based in Stirling and works for Navigators and UCCF in Scotland.
Megan Kibbey is a dentist from the USA and is now based in Dundee.
For more information contact Anne McHutchon 33 Eden Park, Cupar,
Fife, KY15 4HS. For email address please contact Anne Hallowes, Administrator.
Letham St Mark's Church, Perth - www.lethamstmarks.org.uk
Dental Mission Work in Zambia
Saturday, 10 March - an informal meeting with tea from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Netherfield Chapel, Broadlands, Netherfield, Milton Keynes MK6 4YP
www.netherfieldchapel.org.uk
An opportunity to meet Dental Therapist, Elastus Chonde, visiting from Ndola, Zambia. Chonde, who has been of great support to Mission dentist, Andy Patching, is visiting for a week's international dental conference in London with the aim of expanding dental mission in Zambia and similar third world countries.
Before he returns to Zambia he has been invited to share his experiences and future hopes for his ministry in providing dental and spiritual care to some of Zambia's poor.
This meeting is suitable for all interested in the work and is kindly hosted by Netherfield Chapel and supported by the Christian Dental Fellowship.
Highlights
Meet and greet
Introduction by Jonathan Longhurst BDS sometime visitor to Zambia and Mission Secretary to CDF.
Interview/talk by Chonde
Prayer for the work
Tea and exhibition on the work of Isubilo Ipusukilo and CMML in NW Zambia.
For more information and to book your place please contact Jonathan Longhurst, 30 Moulden Gardens, Gifford Park, Milton Keynes MK14 5JJ. Email: jon2longhurst@btinternet.com
The proposed date for Regional Meetings is Saturday, 19 May.
East Anglia North and South- Saturday, 19th May - From 10.00 am
11.00 - Colin de Lucchi, who practises in North Walsham and Stalham, two Norfolk market towns, will give a presentation on his call and dental work in China over the past few years. He hopes to give a PowerPoint presentation, and a Q&A session.
12.00 - Some recreational activity, possibly a treasure hunt in the garden
13.00 - Lunch
14.30 - Discussion on witnessing in the surgery
15.15 - Tea
Venue: Court Hill, Frettenham, Norwich -For further information please contact Barrie Lawrence - Email: barrielawrence@btinternet.com
East Midlands - Saturday, 19th May - From 12.30
Meet at Wollaton Hall, Gardens & Deer Park, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8 2AE. Bring a picnic (bring your own) and then we will have a walk and or games. Families welcome. Wollaton Hall is also open to view and there is a lake and deer to look at in the Park. We shall meet on the grass next to the car park at the bottom of the hill from the house. RSVP and any enquiries to Karen - Email: karen.paterson@ntlworld.com
London North - Saturday, 19 May - Noon
Meet at Gifford Park for pub lunch, short walk, pudding at Jonathan's house followed by an optional talk on dental trips to Zambia, with slides. Email: jon2longhurst@btinternet.com
London South and South East - Saturday, 19 May - 11 am
Venue: Dulwich, London SE21
Wes English, Care Home Chaplain, previously UCCF staff worker
Followed by BBQ lunch.
Contact: Mary Burke - Email: bmaryandrew@aol.com
Pennines East - Saturday, 19 May
Information will be emailed/posted to members in the region nearer the time. Please contact Sarah Robertson Email: kandsrobertson@hotmail.co.uk
South West - Saturday, 19 May - Noon
Meet at Malcolm and Bridget's house in Stuart Road, Plymouth PL1 5LH for lunch at 12noon. The afternoon will be variable depending upon weather and who comes. The afternoon will include mission update and prayer, gentle walk to a nearby park or short journey to 'The Hoe', a ride on the 'Plymouth Eye' or an ice cream and cup of tea in the historic Barbican. Your choice on the day! E-mail toothdoc@blueyonder.co.uk to confirm.
Thames Valley - Saturday, 19 May - 12.30
Shared meal and fellowship in Oxford.
Details : Chris Evans on drchris.evans@ntlworld.com or Rosalind Kipping on
rosalind@kipping.myzen.co.uk
West Midlands - Saturday, 19 May - 15.00
At Rowley Park, Stafford ST17 9FF. For information please contact Peter Thornley Email: pthornley@btconnect.com
Northern Ireland - Thursday, 24 May - 19.30
Glenabbey Church, Cedar Hill, Ballycraigy Road, Glengormley, BT36 5ZZ
We look forward to having a chat together over refreshments and local dentist, Richard McBride, will share his experiences of developing oral healthcare through dental trips and treks overseas.
Please feel free to invite others who may be interested and get in touch for more information. Email: hcdouglas@hotmail.com
