OFFICIALS at St John’s Church in Hartford are planning to use the Olympics this summer as an opportunity to encourage more men in the parish to come to church.

More details about the initiative were revealed at a meeting on Tuesday. Anyone interested in finding out more is asked to contact Paul Bell on 889969.

Manager vacancy

CHRIST Church Pre-school in Wharton, Winsford, is looking for a deputy manager to start in September or earlier.

Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in child care or equivalent and be a committed church member. More details are available from the Christ Church office on 01606 861860 or e-mail wharton.church@talk21.com.

Easter concert

HARTFORD’S Good News Singers will be performing at an Easter concert in St John’s Church, Knutsford, on Good Friday, at 8pm.

The singers will perform a presentation of the Easter message entitled The King. Admission is free, all welcome.

Budget on target

ST JOHN’S Church, Hartford, is on target to meet its budget for this year after the majority of the congregation volunteered to increase the amount they donate.