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Did you know?
Did you know that coal is transported by ship from Russia to Leith?
Does it affect you? Do you care?
Coal powers the Cockenzie Power Station; it powers your Christmas lights, heats
your oven for Christmas Dinner and your home during the winter months.
Did you know that 95% of the world’s trade travels by sea?
Does it affect you? Do you care?
Your clothes, your food, your gifts and in fact the majority of goods arrive in the UK by sea.
Did you know that Seafarers are often miles and months from home?
Do you care?
Did you know that the British & International Sailors’ Society helps to provide
Seafarers with practical and spiritual support, replacing isolation with belonging.
We care? Do you?
If you do care, we would like to hear from you. You may like to help knit hats for
Seafarers, or find out more about our work, as Seafarers are helping YOU.
You are warmly invited to:
Wednesday 31 October
11 am – 3 pm
Ocean Terminal (near
reception desk)
Talk to the Port of Leith Chaplain
Give in your woolly hat
Pick up some wool and patterns for knitting hats
Donate videos / DVDs
Sunday, 18 November
11 am
South Leith Parish
Church, Kirkgate
Annual Scottish Service for Seafarers conducted by
Revd Ian Gilmour. Preacher: Rev John K Watson, RN
Thursday, 22 November
7.30 pm
North Leith Parish Church
Hall, Madeira Street
Illustrated talk by Revd David Potterton, Principal
Chaplain, British & International Sailors’ Society
Local contact: Tim Bell, Chaplain 0131 555 2500
www.biss.org.uk www.leithchurches.co.uk
Leith Churches Together
Registered Charity No: 237778
