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Soberton & Newtown PARISH MAGAZINE June-July 2016 t ygtK-Si'T'- Photo: Jonty Sherwill 2016 Rural glimpse - Liberty Road www.sobertonchurch.org.ukwww.n0wtownchurch.org.uk SERVICES at St. Peter's. Soberton and Holy Trinity. Newtown. SUNDAY SERyiCES: Please refer to the Inside pages VICAR: Vacancy ALL WEDDING & BAPTISM ENQUIRIES Please contact Norman Chapman on 01489877378 or email [email protected] Licensed Lav Mr. Norman Chapman, Meadow Cottage, West Street, Minister (Reader) SobertOH 01489 877378 e-mail: [email protected] Our Lady Queen of the Apostles. Roman Catholic Church. St. Martin's Street, Bishop's Waltham, S032 IDN. Canon Alan Griffiths [email protected] O2380 273882 6.00 pm. Saturday (First Mass of Sunday) 9.30 am. Sunday There are Sunday evening services in Winchester and in Fareham. For further information contact Anthony McEwen 01489 877448 The Methodist Circuit. Services in the area as follows Shirrell Heath 10.30 am & 6.00 pm Waltham Chase 10.30 am Bishops Waltham 10.30 am Swanmore 10.30 am & 6.00 pm Hambledon 11.00 am & 6.00 pm MAGAZINE. Editor: Penny Rowlinson 01489 877830 Chairman: Perrv Abbott 02392 632338 Advertising: Anthony McEwen 01489 877448 Treasurer: John Rowlinson 01489 877830 Circulation: Pete Woodacre 01489 877768 Secretary: Annie Jacob 01329 832480 Typesetting of advertisements: Solent Design Studio Front cover design: Jonty Shenvill - www.sherwilldesian.com - 01329 835555 Patience. Care and Understanding Being patient is not everyone's cup of tea; likewise, caring is something we all should be able to do, caring for one's family, caring for our neighbours and friends; understanding, a much understated word, which is perhaps more difficult than patience and caring. We are all, in this community required to think carefully about PCU. As I write this letter we have travelled through the seven Sundays of Easter, enjoying Ascension Day on the way. St Peter's was the venue for the Deanery Ascension Day Service, a choir of 60 singers, a large congregation. We were delighted to have with us Bishop Timothy Bavin, a former Bishop of Portsmouth, who preached a superb sermon. We have also experienced Pentecost(Whit Sunday) and Trinity Sunday, which was also the Patronal Festival at Holy Trinity - exciting times in the church. I listened to the radio news this morning, the story of another aircraft crashing into the Mediterranean Sea with the loss of sixty lives. We await news of the cause of the crash. I really do wonder what society is coming to. The loss of lives brought about by terrorists is horrendous. We remember in our prayers all those who lost their lives in this current tragedy, their families who are bereaved and all who mourn their loss. In today's paper we read that Justice Lowell Goddard, who is leading the public inquiry into sexual abuse in institutions is likely to uncover 30,000 new reports of child sexual offences. This is a huge shock for the society in which we live. If this is true there will be 30,000 very damaged lives to repair. On a much brighter note, Jo & I were invited to attend the service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty the Queen's 90^'' birthday in Winchester Cathedral, a really uplifting experience; the music was wonderful, the words spoken about the Queen's Life amongst us were memorable. In our Benefice we are planning a service at St Peter's on Sunday 12*^^ June to give our thanks for the Queen's life. The service will start at 1000 and all are welcome. I really must remind readers that we are in the season of Fetes -Holy Trinity will have had theirs (28*'^ May) before you read this, thank you to all who organised and planned the day. Qn Saturday 25*^ June it will be St Peter's turn - we look forward to welcoming you all to Church Green. Qur Benefice has almost completed the Parish Profile which will be used to inform candidates for our vacancy about us. The Profile team have worked very hard over the last few weeks. You maybe wondering what next- there is due process to be followed before any further information can be given. Perhaps this is where Patience, Care and Understanding come to the front of our minds - we must be patient about the process, we must care for all in our parishes, and we must try to understand that "Waiting and Watching" is good for the soul. I want to repeat my invitation given in the last Magazine - by offering a warm invitation to you all to join us in our weekly services (see the Calendar for full details) You will be very welcome. 'The 'BeTiefice ofSoBerton & Tfewtown wiCCBe CeCeBratw^ the Queen's 90th birthday at St Teter's Church, SoBerton 10.00 Sunday am 12 June 2016 JA sjoeciaCservice to ceCeBrate Queen XCizaBeth II 90th 'Birthday CedBy 'Rev Canon OTich fennemore andJTorman Chajmian. This wiCC Be a servicefor aCCthe family (no communion). JACCare welcome. THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER'S CHURCH. SOBERTON The Annual General Meeting of the Friends Saturday 9 July at 10 am, in the Church Rooms. Do come along, you will be most welcome. 1f^ '■ '■ '' '■ The Queen's 90**^ Birthday Street Party On the weekend of 1 June, Her Majesty the Queen will be celebrating her 90*'^ birthday. To mark the occasion you are Invited to a HUGE STREET PARTY. All residents of Soberton and Newtown, their families and friends are very welcome. When? Sunday 12**^ June 3-5pm (note later start - set up from 2pm) Where? West Street, Soberton What? Music, games and children's activities. Including: hunt the Queen's jewels; best crown competition; face painting; quiz; decorating cakes; and more! The road will be closed at Its junctions with Cole Hill and Chalk Hill. Car parking will be available In 'Maypoles' field and children's activities In the field opposite 'RIverdale'. There will also be a 'Best Dressed House' Competition, It Is hoped that people across both Newtown and Soberton will join In. Please put this date in your diary and Invite your family and friends. If you would like to help with the organisation, please contact: Louise - 01489 877448, Sarah - 01489 878293, Jane - 01489 877578, Jackie - 01489 878141 Baptism Frankie Jay Michael Tucker 15'^ May 2016 at Soberton Wedding Oliver Nicholas McLaren and 30"^ April 2016 at Soberton Rachel Emma Cope Service of Thanksgiving Elizabeth (Betty) Daphne Parker April 2016 at Soberton Service of Thanksgiving and Buriai Justin Robert Fagence 6'^ January 2016 at Soberton Patricia Lovejoy 11^ April 2016 at Soberton Service of Thanksgiving and Interment of Ashes Geoffrey Charles Grenville Woods 22""^ April 2016 at Soberton Buriai of Ashes Susan Mary Stickland 16"^ April 2016 at Soberton Buriai Jean Flack Munday 14«^ April 2016 at Newtown Soberton & Newtown Wives'Group For our April meeting we were much entertained by hearing about Eleanor Richardson's experience as a nun in the 1960's. In May we learned about the amazing help provided by the dogs from Canine Partners, giving those in need greater independence. The next meeting is the AGM on 1st June. This will now take place in the Glebe House, Soberton. The annual progressive supper is on 4^ June. The last event of the year, on 7^ July, is a visit to Hambledon House Gardens. Partners are very welcome, as usual. Liz Whales .TUm. 40 Wednesday 1 2000 Wives Group AGM Glebe House, Sob.0 4ggl Thursday 2°'* 1800 MV Garden Club visit Droxford 0 Thursday 2"^ RBL Summer Drinks Party m Friday 3*^^ 1230 Lunch Club Church Room H m Saturday 4 Wives Group Progressive Supper 0 Sunday S**" 1000 Joint Family Communion Holy Trinity |0Ki| 2nd Sunday after Trinity TTuesdayH 77th 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room Sunday 12^'' 1000 Joint Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate St Peter's 0 s''' Sunday after Trinity the 90*'' birthday of HM Queeu Flizabeth 11 0 Sunday 12 1500 Street Party West Street m ^ Tuesday 14tb 1930 Men's Dining Club White Lion Thursday 16 1900 Film Club Church Room 0 ^ Friday 17" 1730 Sober Newts Soiree Soberton Down 0 Saturday 18* MV Garden Club visit Droxford 0 Sunday 19*'' 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 4"' Sunday after Trinity 1100 Parish Commuuiou & RocS St Peter's 0 l0Kli Friday 24* Last date for booking Children's Week 0 th Saturday 25 1400 Soberton Fete Church Green 0 101 Sunday 26-th 0 5* Sunday after Trinity 1000 Service of the Word St Peter's 40 m 401 m t/0 Friday 1®^ 1230 Lunch Club Church Room Saturday 2"*^ 1000 Flood Action Group Rookesbury Hall jSfe Saturday 2"*® 1600 MV Garden Club BBQ Northfield House Sunday 3*^^ 1000 Joint Benefice Service St Peter's 6"* after Trinity Sunday 3^^ 1100 Open Garden Old Droxford Station 101 Tuesday 5*^ 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room 40> Thursday 7*'' Wives Group visit Hambledon House th Saturday 9 1000 Friends of St. Peter's AGM Church Room th IggP Sunday 10 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 7' after Trinity 1100 Matins - Sea Sunday St Peter's Speaker: Malcolm Williams Tuesday 12*" 1930 Men's Dining Club White Lion Sunday 17*" 8* after Trinity 1000 Parish Communion & Rocs St Peter's Monday 18*" 1800 Magazine Copy Deadline Tuesday 19*" 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room Saturday 23*^ 1830 Film Club Gala Church Room Sunday 24*" 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity 9* after Trinity 1100 Parish Communion St Peter's Sunday 24*" 1400 MV Garden Club Summer Show Meon Hall 4® Monday 25*" 1000 Children's Week starts Guide Hut Sunday 31®* 1000 Joint Service at end of Children's Holy Trinity 10* after Trinity Week AVGUST Friday S*'' 1230 Lunch Club Church Room ^ Sunday?*" 0930 Parish Communion Holy Trinity *2|^ 1 3fter Trinity 1100 Parish Communion St Peter's Tuesday 3'*^ 0930-12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room th X Sunday 14 0930 Parish Communion Service Holy Trinity 1100 Matins St Peter's - Tuesday 16 1930 Men's Dining Club White Lion Tuesday 17*" 0930 -12noon Coffee & Croissants Church Room A Action zr^ v.