The Parish LANTERN

The magazine for with , Zelah, Allet and Shortlanesend

August - September 2020

Please submit items for the October/November 2020 magazine by September 15th thank you

Church Directory

Vicar: Rev Chris Parsons 01872 263015 (day off Friday) email: [email protected] Ordained Local Minister (retired): Rev Bob Humphries 01872 862827 email: [email protected] Reader: Tess Dean: 01872 279794 email: [email protected] Worship Leader: John Dean: 01872 279794

Churchwardens: Kenwyn: Martin Wright: 01872 222264 email: [email protected] St Allen: Adrian Hare: 01872 540307 David Burgess: 01872 263935

Parish administrator and PCC Secretary: Helen Perry: 01872 277117 email: [email protected]

Bell ringing: Norman: 01872 242569 Choir and organist: Angela Gilbert: 01872 277725 email: [email protected] Mothers’ Union: Tess Dean: 01872 279794 email: [email protected] Wednesday Fellowship: Jean: 01872 271658 Flower arrangers: Val: 01872 222037 To hire the Lychgate room please contact Helen Perry: 01872 277117 email: [email protected] Parish Magazine editor: Jenny King: 01872 225661 email: [email protected]

Support our Churches financially using this link: https://givealittle.co/campaigns/c64372ab-57e9-4ca0-a2de- c27b82faad65 From the Vicarage

Over the last few months, we have all had to cope with change to the daily pattern of our lives. In addition to Covid and the restrictions that imposes, we have been getting used to our new puppy, Roly – you can see a picture of him on the right. I never realised such a small little dog could cause such chaos. He is so quick and active most of the day, delighting in stealing my shoes and anything else not nailed to the floor. I guess after 15 years you forget what having a puppy is like. And those teeth – how sharp they can be if he decides to try and pull off your socks. At this moment he is doing a ‘zoomie’, tearing through the house like a bolt of lightning! On a more serious note, when all around us is changing and we are getting used to a new normal, the world can seem a scary place in which to live and its then we might particularly seek words of comfort from the Bible. One such passage is from Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We are told not to be anxious about anything, but to present our requests to God. Turn our worries into prayers! Worry less and pray more. Sometimes easier said than done, I know. And he is the only one who can give us true and lasting peace, no matter what else is going on around us. The peace which transcends all understanding. The peace we get from knowing God is in control. Just think what a different place the world would be if it knew only the peace which God offers. As we know, God doesn’t promise to take away the difficulties of this life, but he is there to lean on, to take away our anxieties and surround us with peace. Who else could deliver such a promise other than God? Will you lean on Him today? Chris Parsons Welcome back to Kenwyn Church

Formal worship in the Parish was re-introduced on Sunday 19th July, with a non Eucharistic Service in Kenwyn Church. The first service at St Allen Church will also be non Eucharistic on Sunday 2nd August at 9.30am.

The guidance for public worship issued by the government has been considered by the Diocese, studied by us, and precautions put in place to ensure that services are administered as safely as possible. Detailed Risk Assessments have been carried out and steps taken to clean and prepare both churches.

While we would love to see everyone in person at our church services, we understand that some may feel uncomfortable about returning to public worship just yet. The guidance states that those who are at extra risk, and the “clinically extremely vulnerable”, should remember the risks of attending public worship, and the decision whether to do so should be theirs alone.

Services are planned for

2nd August: Sunday Worship, St Allen Church, 9.30am

9th August: Sunday Worship, Kenwyn Church, 11.00am

16th August: Holy Communion, St Allen Church, 9.30am

During this time the pattern of services will be reviewed.

Kenwyn Church will now be open for private prayer on a Wednesday afternoon, 2.00pm-4.00pm.

What to expect:

Please arrive in good time, wear a facemask, and use hand sanitiser on entry through the usual door. We estimate that the building will be able to accommodate around 30 people. Names and phone numbers will be recorded and retained for 21 days in case contact tracing proves necessary.

There will be a one way system around the church and doors will remain open, so you may need to wear something warmer than usual.

The 2m social distancing rule will need to be observed, so please respect the markings, and the fact that you may not be able to sit in your “usual” pew.

Soft furnishings have been removed so you might like to bring a cushion to sit on.

We are not able to hand out papers, so please collect your service sheet and take it home with you.

Unfortunately singing is not currently allowed, but the organist will play music when appropriate.

At the end of the service please leave your seat when directed to do so, to ensure social distancing is complied with. Financial offerings can be placed in the plate by the door as there will not be a formal collection.

Families are most welcome but all toys have had to be removed, so please bring your own from home.

When Communion is re-introduced Rev Chris will take extra care with handling of the elements, using hand gel, and a facemask. Communion will be in one kind only (the bread). He will also continue a celebration of Holy Communion at the Vicarage, on a Wednesday morning, which will be available on-line via You Tube.

If you wish to have a CD of the Kenwyn Sunday morning Service please let Rev Chris or Helen know in advance and it will be recorded for you.

As always keep safe, keep well.

Coronavirus Update

We are thinking of you all in these difficult times, and hope you are safe and well.

In line with government advice, we made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone events and volunteer activities at present. Those of you already booked onto events should have been contacted already.

You are welcome to walk through our grounds, but please keep any dogs on a lead and observe the current safety guidelines to stay 2 metres away from other walkers to help combat COVID-19.

Road Closure

The road leading to Epiphany House from Kenwyn Church is currently closed. Please use our front entrance via Higher Trehaverne. Answers to It's All in the Name (from the last magazine) All the answers could be found within the name

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

1. drainage - sanitation 2. smear with oil - anoint 3. an unreasonable fear of something - phobia 4. truthful and moral - honest 5. strong emotion - passion 6. loudest - noisiest 7. written work written for degree - thesis 8. building with special equipment; television channel - station 9. refusal - abstention 10. a believer in God - theist 11. showing favouritism - nepotist 12. horizontal beam - joist 13. hurry; rush - hasten 14. obvious - patent 15. people of one race - nation 16. formal request - petition 17. cylindrical part of an engine - piston 18. musical instrument - banjo 19. and another musical instrument - piano 20. something used to control those who play the above! - baton Kenwyn parishioners lobby Cherilyn Mackrory on climate change

Back on the 30th June a mass lobby of parliament took place organised by The Climate Coalition under the title The Time is Now. Over 250 MPs took place in online meeting with their constituents to discuss issues relating to climate change and the climate emergency. I was very lucky to take part in one of these meetings with our MP Cherilyn Mackrory.

37 constituents had signed up for this meeting, local councillors, members of organisations such as the Wildlife Trust and RSPB as well as members of the public. There was a healthy contingent of WI members and one doctor even turned up (on line) in his scrubs.

Cherilyn has made no secret of her interest in green issues and she not only generously agreed to meet us (many local MPs didn't) but also gave the meeting a full hour and half of her very busy schedule. This meant that well over 20 people had a chance to speak to her and ask questions about a range of issues from local green initiatives such as woodlands, through the planning procedures that are leading to a disproportionate of unaffordable and energy wasteful new houses, to national issues like building regulations and 'Net Zero' targets for Government departments and the 'Build, build, build' agenda.

Apart from Cherilyn's clear support for so many of these issues, it was most positive to hear about so many green recovery projects and initiatives, beavers solving flooding problems in Laddock, off shore wind in the Celtic Sea, local rewilding projects and at a macro level changes to the Agricultural Bill to answer the fears about lowering our food standards and animal welfare methods. However, it is clear that so much more needs to be done, and urgently, to avoid a disaster far worse than Covid 19. The Time is Now.

A J Lancaster

2/07/2020

Gardening

Well what a year it’s been this year. I’ve had a couple of family members in and out of hospital over the last eight to nine months, several changes at work, with lots of things to organise and arrange and now just to top it all we’ve now moved house. Stresssss!! With all this going on I’m really looking forward to the quieter more peaceful part of the year. I mentioned it every year, the latter end of summer going through into autumn is my favourite time of the year. Things are quietening down, the children are hopefully this year going back to school and the hustle and bustle of daily life just eases. The garden also changes, plants are now giving up their fruit and starting to harden up for the winter. We’ve all been feeding our plants with high potash feed to help the plants produce fruit and flowers, but this same feed will help plants that are in pots harden up for the winter, so keep it up. The trees will start to change colour by the end of September so you better get ready to keep your paths clear of leaves, the lawn will start to slow down which should free up some gardening time to do other things.

In my case slowing down in my home garden will not be an option. I’ve already made a small start by tidying up the hedges of my new garden and I needed to cut areas back as the garden has been left untamed for a couple of years. Brambles seem to be doing very well, there will definitely be a good blackberry crop in my garden this September!

The front garden, where I’m starting work is looking very ugly, as there is only a very rough lawn, with two rather large Camellias in. The Camellias here block the light through our living room window and have lots of Brambles growing through them, so I’m afraid I have decided that they will have to go. The grass is also looking a little rough. It has been left to grow very long, but this is not the only problem, in amongst the grass are a lot of weeds and without starting again it will never be a great lawn. So, this has to go also, leaving me with an area of soil, to which six or seven bags of well rotted farmyard manure will be added from my dads small holding. This mixed well into the soil will be great for the structure and help the plants to grow no end.

I have also managed to acquire a few plants from here and there, so I will prepare the area they’re going into first to save me having to water them. Plants in pots can go into the ground at any time of the year as long as you don’t let the ground dry out.

So, almost here again, I don’t know if it’s been because I’m busy or if I’m just getting older, but this year has absolutely flown. Already at the council we’re sowing and growing the plants for our winter displays and I’m starting to draw up the plans for next years summer displays. But as well as thinking about the near future we need to be thinking about the present. If you have bedding displays, baskets or tubs and you carry on dead heading feeding and watering, you should be able to keep things going throughout the month. It’s very important now that you don’t leave things to lapse. I had a lovely Fuchsia in a pot which I left for a couple of days unchecked, it dried out and dropped most of its flowers. Reviving this plant now will be very difficult, so be vigilant and keep checking.

Also don’t forget about our arch enemies the slugs and snails. As I said earlier, my garden hedges have had quite a severe chop, just low enough for my little dog to hop over to next doors garden. This I first found out at two in the morning a couple of weeks back. She woke me up wanting to go to the toilet, so I let her out and she disappeared into the darkness. Seeing a little streak running around next doors lawn, I decided to go out and get her, as shouting for her at that time of night was not an option. Running out in my bare feet I felt something squidgy between my toes, when I examined it in the light I could see that I had picked up a slug, or should I say half a slug. What I’m trying to say with this little story is that the garden pests are still around and the damper evenings will encourage them to come out, I’m also saying don’t run around the garden in bare feet. I have now put a small trellis along the hedge so Lottie will not pay anymore late-night visits.

Back to the garden, something to enjoy at this time of year are Hydrangeas. During the next couple of months they give us a lovely show. Some at Boscawen Park have suffered during the hot dry spell we had in May, but after a couple of buckets of water during the hot spells they are now giving a great show. There are not too many plants that tolerate shade that flower in the summer, but Hydrangeas do. Be careful though if you are tempted to buy one at the garden centre. Garden centre Hydrangeas will be very tempting to buy and why not? There is no reason for not buying one. A healthy hydrangea in a pot will be fine to plant at this time of year as long as it is watered. But you must remember that the little plant in a 2 litre pot will eventually reach around six feet in height. I’ve had to prune back many a hydrangea that has grown too high in front of somebodies ground floor window and then return to prune it a year or two later. If you cut back a hydrangea you can stop it flowering as it flowers on last year’s growth. If it doesn’t flower, it puts that energy into growth, so no flowers and more pruning. So, read up on your shrubs before planting and consider what they will do when they grow.

Late summer is a busy time in the garden and will keep you rather busy. Try to keep those plants going in the garden. Keep up the deadheading, watering and feeding, to help maintain that colourful garden. But don’t forget to sit back at some time and enjoy it. Perhaps with a nice glass of merlot.

Enjoy your gardening.

Liam Shoesmith

SHORTLANESEND METHODIST CHURCH

Sadly SLE Methodist is still closed and unable to open for private prayer. Our Facebook page is still operating and has all sorts of interesting information on it, including a daily Bible reading and prayer provided by the Revd.Steve Wild, Chairman of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Methodist District. Services are also being streamed from Truro Methodist Church (to an empty Church). There are two Services. One at 9:22 and the other at 11:00. The former is a more modern style and the latter a traditional style. Details can be found at www.truromethodist.org.uk

May we also commend the BBC Cornwall Sunday Service at 8.00am

If anyone has a prayer request then please put it on our facebook page or slip it on a piece of paper under the Chapel door. The Chapel is regularly checked.

For anyone who is unable to physically attend a funeral at the present time, the Methodist Church has produced a 'Home' Funeral Service.

FIND US AT www.facebook.com/shortlanesendmethodist

Jennie Thomas - Church Steward 01872 240774

I have a copy of the short service which I can email to anyone Editor

See all imagFlorence Nightingale (remembered on 13th August)

Florence Nightingale, OM, RRC, DStJ was an English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War (1853-1856), in which she organised care for wounded soldiers. She gave nursing a favourable reputation and became an icon of Victorian culture, especially in the persona of "The Lady with the Lamp" making rounds of wounded soldiers at night. Her influence on the nursing profession has stood the test of time. A fact proven by COVID-19 pandemic field hospitals being named after her. • Lived: 12 May 1820 - 13 Aug 1910 (age 90) • Education: King's College London • Founded: St Thomas' Hospital • Awards: Order of Merit (1907) · Order of Saint John (1904) · Royal Red Cross (1883) Nightingale underwent the first of several experiences that she believed were calls from God in February 1837 while at Embley 1837: Park, prompting a strong desire to devote her life to the service of others. Nightingale arrived early in November 1854 at Selimiye Barracks 1854: in Scutari (modern-day Üsküdar in Istanbul). With overcrowding, defective sewers and lack of ventilation, the Sanitary Commission had to be sent out by the British 1855: government to Scutari in March 1855, almost six months after Nightingale had arrived. The first official nurses' training programme, her Nightingale School for Nurses, opened in 1860 and is now called the 1860: Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London. Created in 1893 and named after Nightingale as the founder of 1893: modern nursing, the pledge is a statement of the ethics and principles of the nursing profession. On 13 August 1910, at the age of 90, she died peacefully in her 1910: sleep in her room at 10 South Street, Mayfair, London. Wise Up!

Uncover some wisdom from the Book of Ecclesiastes by carefully following the instructions below.

1 Cross out the words in Columns A and F that have five letters

2 Cross out all the words in the table that rhyme with 'eyes'

3 Cross out all words that are books in the Bible

4 Cross out all words in Row 2 that have more than two vowels

5 Cross out all words in Column D that have double letters

6 Cross out all words in Row 4 that contain all the letters of GOD

7 Cross out all 7 letter words

8 Cross out all words in Column B that end in T

9 Cross out all words in Row 6 that have three syllables

Write the remaining words out in order from left to right and top to bottom WEATHER NOTES

Below is my weather data summary for May and June.

2020 May June Minimum temperature* 7.78°C 46°F 11.3°C 52.3°F Maximum temperature* 18.09°C 64.6°F 18.8°C 65.8°F Monthly temperature* 12.94°C 55.3°F 15.05°C 59.1°F Minimum humidity* 55.35% 68.3% Maximum humidity* 91.74% 95.3% Monthly humidity* 73.55% 81.8% Minimum pressure* 1018.5 millibars 1009.8 millibars Maximum pressure* 1024 millibars 1015.4 millibars Monthly pressure* 1021.3 millibars 1012.6 millibars Rainfall 31 mm 1 2/9” 111.4 mm 4 2/5” Monthly wind gust* 15.32 mph 14.57 mph

 Average for month.

Following the sunniest April on record, May was the sunniest in and Wales since records began, with many sites recording over 300 hours. Locally, May was not as dry as last year’s when only 18 mm (5/7”) was recorded which equalled the amount that fell in May 1992. Looking at the rainfall data for this spring, with 129 mm (5”) it was the driest since 2011 when I recorded only 59 mm (2⅓”). By contrast, June was the wettest I have recorded since 2012 when 140 mm (5½”) fell.

May and June were only the warmest I have recorded since 2018.

My (Hendra, Truro) and other observers’ records can be viewed at www.metoffice.gov.uk

Chris Wells News from Kenwyn Parish Council

Kenwyn Parish Council would like to start by saying how delighted we are to see the wonderful community feel brought about by this pandemic. If there is any such thing as a silver lining is it most definitely the pulling together of everyone to form such tight knit communities.

We have been continuing to work for our communities throughout Covid-19 including striving to improve the village parks to keep them open to allow people to exercise during the lockdown.

We are delighted to be able to say that now the government has eased lockdown restrictions we have reopened the play areas within our parks and indeed we have new equipment due to be installed at all three of our parks in the coming weeks.

We are still working on our environmental plan despite having to postpone the launch. We are hoping to launch this soon and start to implement parts of this in the coming weeks and months.

We are delighted to say that most of our local businesses have been able to reopen following the lockdown and we have been working with them to try and secure funding from to assist in improving the village centres and helping to implement Covid safe environments.

All our Councillors are volunteers and do their best to help improve the area wherever they can. If you would like to contact either the Clerk or your local Councillors, all the details can be found on our website www.kenwynparishcouncil.gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk, Mrs. Karen Harding on 01209 610250 or [email protected]

Until next time, stay safe, keep well and take care of one another.

Kenwyn Parish Council Mary Sumner Day Reflections

On August 9th each year Mothers’ Union members celebrate Mary Sumner Day. Traditionally members in Truro celebrate with a Cream Tea afternoon, usually in a members’ garden or on church grounds. However this year we may not be able to meet as usual but we can still use this day to reflect on the importance of Mary Sumner’s legacy on many people’s lives here and all around the world. Mary Sumner was born Mary Elizabeth Heywood on 31st December 1828 in Swinton, near Manchester. She was educated at home and was able to speak three languages and had a good singing voice. She met George Sumner, a son of the Bishop of Winchester and married him in 1848, eighteen months after his ordination. Mary and George had two daughters Margaret and Louise and a son Heywood. In 1876, after her children had grown up and she was a grandmother, Mary realised there was a need for a movement to help strengthen and support Christian family life – (words members may recognise from the Mothers Union prayer we say together at the beginning of our meetings!) As the Rector’s wife she used the Rectory as a meeting place as would be expected but unusually she invited all the mothers of the area whatever their background. This was the inaugural meeting of the Mothers’ Union, which by the time of Mary’s death had become an international movement. Mary Sumner died on 9th August 1921 and was buried with her husband George in the Winchester Cathedral grounds. By this time she had become such an inspiration to others that her funeral was attended by 4000 mourners.

Members of the Winchester Diocese Mothers Union lay flowers on her grave each year on the 9th August.

Mary Sumner was and still is an inspiration to many Anglican women, and men, all around the world and we can reflect on her work, her legacy on this August 9th. While it is good and enjoyable to join together at a monthly meeting, a church service or even a cream tea afternoon, we can still be practicing members of the Mothers Union without physically being together. Throughout the years all of the work the Mothers’ Union has done and continues to do everyday – in the community, charity fundraising, campaigning and mission, is underpinned by prayer and reflection. This is what gives everyone the strength and willingness to carry on Mary Sumner’s good work, that she began all those years ago.

This is a quote from the Mothers’ Union website about what being a member can involve:

As a member or friend you can:

Strengthen communities all over the world Help the most disadvantaged at home Shape how we advocate for the rights of the family Build supportive, loving relationships Develop your own relationship with God

As you can see we can all try and follow these suggestions in our own homes and when we can meet together again - hopefully not too far away now. And of course we can always pray – for our Mothers’ Union friends, those we know, and those we don’t, in the community, the wider world and of course for ourselves at this most difficult and demanding time.

I leave you with this prayer to celebrate the life and works of our founder, Mary Sumner:

Loving Lord, We give you thanks for the far-reaching vision of our founder, Mary Sumner. We look back with gratitude and praise for her witness, and for all that has been achieved thus far in the name of Mothers’ Union worldwide.

As we look forward with faith for all that is to come help us to build a future together which will enable our work to flourish; through far-reaching vision and commitment to your will.

Amen

Tess Dean (Secretary) Kenwyn with St Allen Mothers’ Union

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FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITAL July 2020 Since I wrote in the last edition of your newsletter, life has changed for all of us in a way that we could never have imagined. Our annual meeting a reflection of the work that we have been doing over the past 12 months had to be cancelled and most of our volunteers have not been allowed on the hospital site because they are deemed “vulnerable”. Volunteering has continued, and we are proud that a drinks service has continued in the Headland Unit with volunteers wearing full PPE. Another group have run the Little Shop that was set up so that staff could get supplies. The RCH Hospital Charity Covid fund has been providing a bag of food sufficient for 2 days and organised by volunteers. These continue to be given to frail, elderly or vulnerable patients being discharged and going home alone. We developed a new role and from home volunteers have been making a friendly telephone call to ensure these people are safe and well. In some instances, we have been able to refer someone for more help within the community. With places of worship closed, many ministers/vicars/curates etc have volunteered and supported the work of our Chaplaincy team. Now with some measures of “lockdown” lifting (as I write) we are planning to re-open the Friends Coffee Bar in Tower for take away food and drinks, and it will also incorporate the Little Shop for staff to use. We continue to be asked for equipment and have provided two picnic benches for doctors to be able get some fresh air during a break and a cooled water fountain for staff to be able to use when on a shift in full PPE. On National Cream Tea Day 120 boxed teas were distributed around the hospital site thanks to the generosity of the public and Bakery who organised this. Along with sales of cream teas, a virtual tea using Zoom, and donations we raised £2,400 for our charity. Thank you to all who supported us. We are unable to recruit volunteers at present but if you have a skill that you think we could use remotely or want to support our charity please contact 01872 253737 and speak to a member of the Voluntary Service team. Beatrice Dyer Chairman Friends of RCH Dear Granny Kenwyn

Our child is two and is biting. She has bitten me a couple of times and also her little sister. I feel so guilty because she has bitten two children at nursery. My mother says she is spiteful and I should bite her back. Please help and tell us how to stop it. Worried Mum and Dad

Dear Mum and Dad,

This can be a very trying time for all the family but try to keep calm and not over react. It is very common for children of this age to bite. The most important thing to remember is that toddlers do not actually know that they are hurting when they bite another person. They enjoy the sensation of biting and don’t understand that the person they are biting doesn’t. It is a phase and your little girl will stop in time. It will pass believe me.

First of all is there something that triggers the biting? Is her mouth hurting because she is teething? If so give her a teething ring to bite. Is she tired when it happens? If so put her down to sleep. Does it occur at times when she is hungry? Make sure she has something to eat.

You should make it clear that biting hurts and she should not do this. Use a stern but a soft and quiet voice and say, ‘Stop! No, that hurts’.

If she is angry because her sister has a toy she wants then make sure she does not get the toy as a result of the biting as this will reinforce the biting and make her think that biting will get her what she wants! If you think that she is biting to get attention then make sure that you do not give too much attention to it. Just tell her really sternly but calmly. Always give the attention to her sister who has been bitten. Hold an ice pack on the area (the biter can help to do this) and she can say ‘sorry’ too. You can never ignore biting as it hurts others.

Now, let’s look at what your mother said! She is wrong to tell you to bite your little girl back. On no account should you bite a child who has bitten. It will confuse your little girl and give her the message that adults hurt so it is fine to hurt others too. She is not spiteful as a child of two is not capable of being spiteful.

Never play biting games with her as toddlers can’t tell the difference between adult ‘fun’ and why they should not copy. Avoid discussing the biting with other adults in front of her as even two year olds are very quick to catch onto what you are saying. By ‘going on’ about it you will be drawing attention to it and make the problem worse in the long run.

Lastly, do remember that as a parent you are doing your best. Stay calm (but firm) and the biting will soon stop.

Keep smiling

Granny Kenwyn

A reflection on some ‘Lockdown Learning’ and The Lord’s Prayer

For the last 8 weeks or so, I have enjoyed some Zoom-time with friends based on a “How to Pray” course that focused on The Lord’s Prayer. It is from Luke 11:1 that we have Jesus being asked by one of his disciples: “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Without going into detail, the course brought back happy memories of my time as an independent student at Trinity College, Bristol, studying with 1st year Ordinands.

And it has given me a chance to think about The Lord’s Prayer and what it means to me. To start with, I really like the Traditional version, with the addition of “For thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen.” The irony is that in Scripture we don’t find this; the ‘Modern’ version is more accurate! But I take comfort from and feel a connection with this addition. We have to live out our prayerful selves and in that sense we are adding ourselves to the life that is in Scripture. This is the same for me in the Holy Trinity and its explicit absence from the Bible.

From Luke 11:1 we know that John the Baptist prayed like this. So, The Lord’s Prayer has a lineage and a form, and I find this helps me to understand better why it is so powerful for me. I see it as an incarnate statement from God, which we can speak out and take in; and having taken it in we can let it flow through our thoughts and prayers to then speak out in all the expressive languages we have: body, speech, music and art.

The Lord’s Prayer helps me to know that it is from God that I get all things and that I can’t help trespassing on others, as they have to on me, in order to live life in its fullness. I must seek forgiveness and be able to give it… forever and ever, Amen.

John Dean Local Worship Leader Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

What is the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ?

"After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There He was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, 'Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters - one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.' (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: 'This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!' Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead" (Mark 9:2-9).

The account of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ as recorded here in Mark (parallel passages are found in Matthew 17:1-3 and Luke 9:28- 36) is a demonstration to three witnesses that Jesus Christ was who He claimed to be. In all three accounts of the transfiguration, we are given the names of the three disciples who accompanied Jesus and who stood as human witnesses to the glory that was Christ's. There were also three heavenly witnesses, Moses, Elijah, and the voice of God from heaven. Therefore, the Old Testament law of three witnesses required to attest to any fact (Deuteronomy 19:15) was satisfied both in earth and in heaven.

The word "transfigured" is a very interesting word. The Greek word is "metamorpho" and it means to transform, literally or figuratively to metamorphose, or to change. The word is a verb that means to change into another form. It also means to change the outside to match the inside. The prefix "meta" means to change and the "morphe" means form. In the case of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ it means to match the outside with the reality of the inside. Therefore, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ was a unique display of His divine character and a glimpse of the glory, which Jesus had before He came to earth in human form.

The Son of God came to earth in the form of a man to be the true servant of God and to gift mankind with the greatest gift ever given, eternal life. The transfiguration of Jesus Christ was a visible sign in the presence of reliable witnesses of the reality of the power of God and the glory, which is Christ Jesus.

The transfiguration is celebrated on 6th August

***************************************************************************** Bible Search The Bible often tells us about people who speak to God in prayer. Look up the passages and answer the questions: Who is praying? Where does it happen?

When? Passages Who? Where? When? Luke 9:10, 15-17 Luke 6: 12

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Acts 10: 9

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Acts 16: 25

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Do you need urgent NHS care in Cornwall? Then contact NHS 111

A new system is being introduced for people in Cornwall who need urgent - but not emergency - NHS care. People will be urged to contact NHS 111 by phone or online, at any time of day or night, to find out where they should go and when. If needed, experienced clinicians will make a referral directly to the emergency department (ED) or to another treatment unit.This is a new way of accessing urgent care in Cornwall, to make sure everyone stays as safe as possible during the covid pandemic. People turning up at ED without a referral from NHS 111 may be directed elsewhere or have to wait until referred patients have been seen, unless they need immediate treatment. This is a new way of accessing urgent care in Cornwall, to make sure everyone stays as safe as possible during the covid pandemic. It is being introduced as tourism businesses reopen, heralding the arrival of large numbers of visitors. The new system will help the NHS manage the flow of patients when capacity in waiting rooms is much smaller than before, to maintain distancing and reduce the risk of infection. The waiting room at ED in Truro, for example, has capacity for only seven people with two-metre distancing, compared to 40 before the pandemic. Contacting 111 first means everyone will get the right treatment, more quickly – and probably closer to home as well. It also means that visitors to Cornwall do not need to look up details of NHS services if they need urgent treatment. The 111 advisers will do all that – and book them in where possible.

Arrangements have not changed for people with serious or life- threatening illnesses or injuries. Please continue to dial 999, as before. The Cornwall scheme is one of several being introduced around the country in response to the pandemic and the ongoing need to protect people from infection. Other parts of the NHS are likely to follow suit over coming weeks and months.

Dr Iain Chorlton, NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body chairman, said: “This is all about keeping people safe in a covid world, when we need to maintain distance and can’t have lots of people just turning up at A&E in an uncontrolled way. Cornwall is one of the first parts of the country to try out the system, given that we’re expecting a lot of visitors over coming days as the tourism industry reopens.”

Mark Woolcock, chief operating officer with Kernow Health CIC, which runs the NHS 111 service for the county, said: “We’ve got an experienced team of highly-qualified clinicians here in Truro who’ll be available night and day to make sure people get the right treatment when they contact us via NHS 111. “That might mean you’re sent on to ED, but the great majority won’t need that and are likely to be pointed to one of our other units, where they’ll be seen quicker – and probably closer to home as well.”

Dr Toby Slade, emergency medicine consultant at Royal Cornwall Hospitals in Truro, said: “Nobody’s going to be locked out of ED at Truro, but those turning up without referral from NHS 111 may be asked to go elsewhere for treatment. “And those who’ve come via NHS 111 will always have priority for treatment unless there’s a clear medical need.. “We can’t take chances by having too many people in ED at one time, so our advice is: Just contact NHS 111 by phone or online, to find out where you should go and when. They know exactly what is best for your condition and where to go for the right treatment.

Local Government News

Gradually the restrictions that we have been under during the Covid-19 pandemic are being lifted, but perhaps the most difficult time of all will be trying to lift the population back to economic working. Together we must sort out our National economy alongside ensuring that we observe all the guidelines to remain safe, so we do not have to endure a “lockdown” situation again. The Government has now lifted the restrictions on playing fields. Kenwyn Parish Council has used the “closed down” situation whilst the area is unoccupied, to re-decorate Shortlanesend Village Hall. They have also had the Hall treated for better sound control which is beneficial because, whilst the hall has yet to be re-opened, it will be all the better for this work having been when it can be brought into use again. What we all must remember is that Governments and Councils have not got any money; the only monies they get is what they extract from us as tax and rate payers. Unfortunately, we must expect increases in the future as funds are taken from our pockets as a direct result of this dreadful pandemic situation. It will take many years to repay all the billions of pounds the governments have borrowed.

This is the time in a year in which the yellow flowered Ragwort weed, which is very poisonous to cattle, horses, and sheep if they consume it, particularly in a hay crop, is abundant. It is out in flower and every landowner, by the law of the land, must pull up and remove these plants. For some landowners, where it has got out of control, this would be quite a job. Our area surveyor has told me he will organize the removal of all Ragwort from the Highway verges if he is asked to, and this weekend, as I write, the A390 from the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske to the roundabout will be so treated. So, if you know areas of the highway that need to be “Ragwort free”, please let me know.

My work goes on with the roads; potholes and corners that become overgrown causing poor visibility and need to be cut back to make them less dangerous until the main hedge cutting season begins in September.

As usual if you think that I can be of any help. Please do not hesitate to get in touch: Home 01872 273329, Mobile 07962 217 665 or by email [email protected]

Belfry Bulletin

At the time of writing, the Church buildings of the Church of England are slowly emerging from their period of closure put into place during the coronavirus pandemic. Access to Church buildings is now possible for private prayer together with some services, subject of course to all sorts of conditions and limitations particularly those concerned with cleaning and social contact. All this is very understandable and although, at times, confusing in detail with the evidence of the ‘science’ behind all the decisions, nobody is seeking to return to the original shut down restrictions and all would wish to do everything possible which could rid us of the virus completely. As part of the release from the lock-down conditions, the bellringers were given guidelines which seemed to be a first step towards normal ringing being resumed. The Incumbent was able to authorise a single bell being rung immediately before a service or for the Church buildings being open for private prayer. Later and as part of the more general release of restrictions it became possible for one bell, or perhaps two or three (depending upon the tower), and the time of ringing was extended to a possible 15 minutes. This was initially thought to be another step in the right direction towards a more open tower with greater opportunities for ringing, but on further consideration a far greater relaxation of the conditions will be required before ringers will be able to return to ring for services as before. At present, there are conditions concerning cleansing and hand washing, and maintaining the required distance between individuals taking part. These do not cause insurmountable problems as, at present, the ringing is intended to be a single person operation essentially designed to show the world that the Church is still alive and the buildings are about to operate in some way as a functioning Church. The ringing of single bells in this way for a short period before a Sunday service, although progress, is not ideal as ringers like the social aspect of bellringing and creating and listening to the delight of bell music and the intellectual challenge of method ringing. Ringers tend to know each other well, and would normally welcome each other into Churches to ring for services, practices and for peal and quarter peal attempts. On a practice night and for general service ringing, all present would be given an opportunity to ring at some time with others present and many would ring a number of different bells with a different combination of ringers during any one ringing session. Those not ringing would normally sit in the belfry and watch and listen to what was being rung, sometimes for their own benefit and at other times, to keep an eye on someone and to gently correct them should they make an error. We are advised that (at present) we should maintain a minimum distance between ringers. Unfortunately to ring a bell, we need to stand where the rope falls from the bell and essentially this position cannot be moved. The ropes hang in a circle and if the diameter of that circle needs to be such that ropes are a minimum of, say, 2 metres apart around that circle (as at present), we would need a ringing circle with a diameter of over 5 metres to fit in our 8 bells. In practice it would be greater than that, as the fixed ‘spaces’ between the little bells (1, 2, 3 etc) are smaller than those between the heavier ones (6, 7, 8 etc). We do not have that amount of room. Even if the distance were to be reduced to one metre, we would still have problems. It is not practicable to select for ringing only some of the bells on that circle the appropriate distance apart, as an odd combination of notes would be heard. So any distancing is likely to prevent the return to bellringing in the traditional manner. The ability of anyone to take a rope previously handled by someone else at present requires a cleansing of the rope and handwashing by both parties. Added to that, handwashing facilities cannot be in the belfry (we do not have any there anyway) so this then will create a problem. There are also other considerations, for instance, masks could assist in protecting ringers from the virus provided that the masks are correct for the job and people are able to wear them comfortably. Loose fitting head screens would seem to be a possibility as these should not restrict the normal ringing action, affect sight or hearing, nor restrict movement around the tower in the event of an emergency. They are though not so effective against the virus. If used, we would each need our own screen for use when ringing and we would need to be clear about them being fully and thoroughly cleaned each time they are used. We will still need to find a location for coats etc to be hung separately so that they are not inadvertently touched by anyone ringing; keep a temporary record of everyone present at any time (I am told for a period of three weeks) to assist with tracing if needed. All teaching and training of ringing will remain on hold as such could involve close, if not direct, contact between tutor and student. They are both specifically banned. We will now be hearing a single bell or perhaps a small number of them sounding for 10 minutes or so before any services held in the Church and we need to address the problems we face and look to find ways in which we may continue with the ringing we enjoy. We are not alone. There are thousands of ringers through the country experiencing the same problems as ourselves. We have a diocesan organisation which also should be looking towards addressing the problems, and we have a national body which is in direct contact with Lambeth palace and those individuals who speak and act on behalf of the Church of England with regard to the imposition and removal of the restrictions. Obviously we are not the only church group affected by the restrictions, but together it is possible that all our problems may be resolved, perhaps in a way we do not anticipate or expect, and that we may emerge from the present position, a stronger and more united Church where our skills and our work can develop further for the benefit of the Church. Norman Mattingley

Kenwyn Churchyard Gardeners

Churchyard Gardening is one of the few activities that can continue as we work outdoors and have plenty of space to adopt the 2-metre social distancing rule so everyone can feel safe. If you are interested in joining us for a light workout, some call it the green gym, please bring your own equipment, gloves, secateurs, etc. and some light refreshment to end the session with.

Dates for your diary: Wednesday 12th August Wednesday 26th August Wednesday 9th September all at 2.00 to 4.00pm Special date: Wednesday 23rd September – Outing to St. Allen Churchyard. Meet 2.00pm in St. Allen Church car park where we will attempt to cut all ivy from the headstones in the old churchyard.

For further information please contact Martin Wright on 222264 or [email protected]

From the PCC The PCC met in mid July with a long agenda, made more complicated by the ongoing, and ever changing, regulations surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. The first item was a half hour presentation by Rev Marc Baker, newly appointed Rural Dean. He is working with local clergy, the recently appointed Archdeacon, Venerable Paul Bryer, and Bishop Philip, to consider the way forward for ministry in the Truro area. Consultations are being held locally, which include seeking views from our PCC. The current idea is that the “Truro Cluster” will include St Clement, a new Benefice of Feock, Devoran & , St John & St George, Kenwyn & St Allen, Kea, All Saints Highertown, and input from Truro Cathedral, sharing clergy and resources. – Watch this space….. Much time had been spent by the PCC Standing Committee looking at ways in which services could be safely resumed, along with opening for private prayer, and this was again considered in detail. Thanks go to Rev Chris for all he has done to keep the parish running during the crisis, and he anticipates taking a well earned break in the early autumn. Thanks also need to be expressed to all the Churchwardens who have worked tirelessly overseeing re-arrangements inside church buildings, undertaking risk assessments etc. etc. Sally has decided to stand down from the post from the end of July and all her work since her election in 2013 is very much appreciated. The Vestry and Annual Parochial Church meetings had to be postponed in April and are now penciled in the diary for Sunday 11th October 2020. The Vestry meeting will allow for the election of Churchwardens, and the APCM will receive the annual accounts and elect members to the PCC and Deanery Synod. It was reported that the church building at St Allen was in good order. The five year “Quinquennial” Inspection had just taken place at Kenwyn with the formal report expected in August. Several works had been identified, the most urgent of which was to replace the lightening conductor costing in the region of £2,000. On the social side monies raised towards the cancelled Flower Festival at St Allen would be retained and put towards the cost of staging a fresh event anticipated for 2022. The next PCC meeting is scheduled for mid September, but the Standing Committee, along with the Vicar, will continue to monitor and review the pattern of services, church opening, and coronavirus guidance. Helen Perry (PCC Secretary) Kenwyn Churchwardens Report to PCC 18 May – 15 July 2020

Church: 1. 12 June: CoE issued Risk Assessment version 3 for the re- opening of churches. 37 items to be addressed. 2. 13 June: Walk-through of Church ahead of Standing Committee meeting to discuss how church could be opened for private prayer, meeting health & safety issues. 3. 14 June: Standing Committee Zoom meeting to discuss opening church for private prayer, in conjunction with issues raised in risk assessment version 3. 4. 15 June: Cleaning party at Church to prepare for opening for private prayer 5. 16 June: Walk through Church with Health & Safety officer Paul Blamey 6. 19 June: Risk Assessment completed and ready to be signed off 7. 21st June: Church open for private prayer, and following Wednesday afternoons, Friday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Two stewards at each session. 8. Periodic work on checking the inventory as work could not take place during lockdown, and required for Quinquennial Inspection. 19 pages, not including church windows. 9. 1 July: CoE issued revised Risk Assessment version 4. 44 items to be addressed. 10. 12 July: Standing Committee Zoom meeting to discuss opening church for services. 11. 13 July: Quinquennial Inspection, which was due end of July, brought forward due to a cancelled appointment in Truro. Robert Shaw has asked to see various documents, listed A - Q. Various documents scanned so they can be supplied electronically. 12. 15th July: Parochial Church Council Zoom Meeting

Lychgate: 1. Meeting with A1 to be arranged to discuss issues with gutters. 2. White strips on edge of steps to be washed down and re- painted, in dry spell. Churchyard: 1. Large Laurel tree fallen behind Emidy grave in area B. Truro City Council informed, and they will remove at a convenient date. 2. 10 June: Gardening Club re-commenced, after lifting of restrictions. Martin Sheard was able to fit a new roof on top of the rusting corrugated iron on the shed in area L. 3. 29 June: Dead branch of lime tree reported to City Council, area B, as looked to be in imminent danger of falling over the top path in churchyard. 4. 1st July: Workmen brought down dead branch of lime tree without much effort. However they noticed an (Ash?) tree with large fungal growth on trunk and dying head, located on boundary wall, area B. Whose responsibility? Current action: Monitor monthly. 5. Partial stone wall collapse along top path at wooden door to Frere House. 6. Complaints received of overgrown areas in new part of churchyard. City council workmen attended 14 July.

Health & Safety: 1. 8th July: Electrical Portable Appliance Testing completed on various equipment. 2. Need to contact Dawson’s re lightning conductor fail.

Other: Joseph Emidy’s grave has received some publicity since prominence of Black Lives Matter.

Money Matters

The Parish of Kenwyn with St Allen is a charity, registration number 1134349.

Like many charities the pattern of financial donations is changing, with less people currently able to attend services and the planned programme of fundraising and social events cancelled.

There are, however, many ways in which people can be encouraged to keep giving:

1) Make a direct bank transfer to the PCC account: Kenwyn with St Allen PCC Sort code: 20-87-94 Account number: 50546844

2) Write a cheque made payable to Kenwyn with St Allen PCC and post it to The Vicarage, Kenwyn Church Road, Truro, TR1 3DR

3) Join the Parish Giving Scheme and make a regular monthly payment. See: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/home/ (details available from Robert Perry: 01872 277117)

4) Encourage your non church friends to join the Wider Community Parish Giving Scheme. (Details similar to above)

5) Give on-line using this link: https://givealittle.co/campaigns/c64372ab-57e9-4ca0-a2de- c27b82faad65

6) Make a cash donation when you visit either Kenwyn or St Allen Church/attend a service.

Thank you for your continuing support

From the Registers

Kenwyn

Short Churchyard Funeral Service followed by Burial: Ian Burford, 23rd March

Interment of ashes:

Father Kenneth Rogers, 17th March

Ronald Purser, 20th June

Cremation:

Uletta Polkinghorne, 8th April

Peter Goram, 17th June

A CELTIC PRAYER

Circle me, O God Keep hope within Despair without

Circle me, O God Keep peace within Keep turmoil out

Circle me, O God Keep calm within Keep storms without

Circle me, O God Keep strength within Keep weakness out