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The Parish Magazine for the Benefice of Bagendon, Baunton, Coberley and Cowley, Colesbourne, Elkstone, North Cerney, Rendcomb and Stratton
August-September 2019
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Parish Link August/September 2019….2 Index Pastoral Letter - from the Revd Arthur Champion ...... 5 Reviews and thanks… ...... 7 To everyone who supported Stratton Rectory Fete… ...... 7 To all who supported the Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser...... 7 To supporters of the Sue Ryder Coffee morning…...... 8 Wintershall outing ...... 8 Spotlight on Cowley ...... 8 Getting out and about in the Benefice in 2019 ...... 9 Forthcoming events around the Benefice ...... 13 Visit to the Cotswold Lion brewery ...... 13 Coberley’s August Summer Fete ...... 14 Bible studies on Isaiah...... 14 Picnic Lunch planned in Bagendon for Ride & Stride ...... 15 A Celebration of Times and Seasons in Music and Words ...... 15 News from around the Parishes ...... 15 Rendcomb round-up - Ruth Edy ...... 15 Latest from Stratton ...... 16 Schools’ News ...... 20 North Cerney C of E Primary Academy ...... 20 Stratton C of E Primary School ...... 20 Community news and events ...... 22 Foodbank Summer Holiday appeal ...... 22 Tuesday Group ...... 22 Orchestra entertains…in Cirencester and Winchcombe ...... 22 Heritage Open Days in Rendcomb...... 23 Invitation to a special evening in aid of Scrubditch Farm ...... 24 News from our NHS Trust - Anne Davies ...... 25 Scrubditch Care Farm - Emma Costley White ...... 26 An illustrated talk by Hugo Vickers...... 26 From the Benefice Registers ...... 28 Crossword ...... 28 Caring for our Environment...... 30 Recipe ...... 30 Services - August and September 2019 ...... 31 Directory ...... 36
Parish Link August/September 2019….3 RAISE MONEY FOR ST PETER’S STRATTON WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE
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Pastoral Letter - from the Revd Arthur Champion We are living through what feels like an unprecedented period of upheaval: nations are openly competing to become the greatest; internal politics has become polarised; mass consumerism is dominated by a handful of multinational businesses; millions have surrendered their minds to TV news and social media; traditional family life seems to increasingly be under attack…
Inevitably our parish churches are affected by all of this and more besides. The CofE currently has over 16,000 parish churches and more than 20 buildings each year are being closed down. People are becoming less committed to joining us for worship on Sunday but this doesn’t mean they have given up on God! The wider community still has a lot of goodwill towards their parish churches when marking rites of passage with weddings, baptisms and funerals, participating in major festivals like Christmas, Easter, Harvest and Remembrance Sunday as well as generously giving time and money to support village fetes, concerts and fund-raising events. Parish Link August/September 2019….5 We can also take encouragement by realising that every day dozens of people are slipping into our nine parish churches for a few moments of peace and quiet; some are tourists and others are coming to pay their respects at the gravestone of a loved one. Formal worship can be a struggle for some people but they still appreciate being able to sit alone soaking up the peaceful atmosphere; perhaps thinking about our stained- glass windows or reflecting on beautiful flower arrangements. Just to sit quietly in a place where Christians have worshipped for hundreds of years can bring an awareness of God’s presence. These ancient walls and columns have been around for centuries and will outlast all the modern structures that are hastily erected as shopping malls and places of entertainment.
However, if we are to do more than manage a steady decline then fresh vision is needed. It’s here that we may draw inspiration from the words of King Solomon: “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (Proverbs 29:18). Fairly soon after Bishop Rachel was appointed as the Bishop of Gloucester she launched a Vision Consultation. You may remember three years ago when each of our parish churches spent a few minutes during Sunday worship considering these questions:
Church Community Wider Community What is the Holy Spirit What is your impression saying to us in this of the CofE in your local Diocese? community? What is your dream or What is your hope or vision for the Church in vision for the local our Diocese in five years’ community in the next five time? years? What could we do to How might the Church be realise this vision? part of this?
The 380 parish churches in Gloucester Diocese were asked to provide feedback which resulted in a new Vision Statement based on the wonderful promise of Jesus Christ: “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”(John 10: 10). Every so often I ponder over what Jesus means by “having life more abundantly”. Perhaps to those whose mindset is about consumerism the promise of Jesus is all about getting richer? But surely what Jesus is really offering is love, forgiveness and guidance. It’s a quality of life lived
Parish Link August/September 2019….6 at a higher plane. It’s a relationship that can begin straight away, yet continues beyond death and for all eternity.
This promise of Jesus is even more meaningful when set in the context of his earlier words: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”. Clearly this world is not a morally neutral or safe place to be. Without us hardly realising it, there are forces at work which may well get the better of us. There is plenty of evidence all-around of how people like us can be led astray, exploited, become addicted or worse…. The clear implication is that each one of us needs to be alert and to keep making good decisions. Are we really going to be swept along by worldly forces or shall we accept Jesus’ invitation to “have life and have it more abundantly”?
Reviews and thanks… To everyone who supported Stratton Rectory Fete…
Thank you to everyone who helped organise and run the Fete at Stratton Rectory on Saturday 29th June, and to Laura and David for hosting the occasion. It was a lovely, if particularly warm, summer’s day and the Rectory garden looked beautiful in the sunshine. Thanks are also due to Cirencester Town Band who stoically entertained the fete-goers despite the heat!
To all who supported the Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who supported our cake and coffee morning held on 22nd June in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. We raised a staggering £662 90p! It was a lovely morning and the family and I are truly grateful for your support. Thank you.
Shirley Weaving Parish Link August/September 2019….7 To supporters of the Sue Ryder Coffee morning….
Thank you so much to everyone who supported, donated, gave Raffle Prizes and/or books, made cakes/biscuits and/or attended the Coffee Morning in aid of the Sue Ryder Hospice on Thursday, 4th July in North Cerney Village Hall. A staggering £930.80 was made on the day, but further donations are still coming in…..If you intended to support but forgot/were away/were working etc., there is still time to do so. Just email me at: [email protected] or T: 01285 831891. Thank you. Pauline Farman
Wintershall outing
Our trip to Wintershall in June was a wonderful, affirming and uplifting experience! Thank you to David and Laura for giving us the opportunity to be there. In spite of the terrible weather forecast, we were blessed with a mild day with only ten minutes of light drizzle. Marvellous!
Pauline Farman
Spotlight on Cowley Mysterious figures in Cowley parish church
Ever since being appointed to serve the four Northern parishes I’ve been trying to identify various people depicted in stained glass. On her previous visit, Kitty Morgan, the Florida film producer, asked some questions about the six stained glass windows in the Sanctuary (East end) of Cowley parish church.
I knew that Elkstone PCC had recently repaired their “resurrection window” and so Sylvie Pierce put me onto a local expert. It turned out that Alan Brooks is a nationally recognised expert on Victorian stained glass! He was also co-author with David Verey of "The Buildings of England" covering Gloucestershire in two volumes, which I have on the study shelf if ever anyone would like to dip into them. Alan is also a special adviser to the Diocesan Advisory Committee on building projects. He had previously consulted archives now retained in the V&A Museum in London. This is what Alan told me over the phone…. Starting with the females on the North side:
Parish Link August/September 2019….8 The window nearest the altar depicts St Mary the Virgin, although lacking the usual features (see picture) the middle window shows St Elizabeth wearing a turban and ordinary work clothing to signify her "salt of the Earth" character the third window is St Anne with a church building in the background.
Just for interest, I asked about the male figures on the South side...
the window nearest the altar depicts John the Evangelist (see picture) the middle window is St Joseph finally, this is none other than John the Baptist.
All six windows were made by James Powell of London and designed by Harry Burrow. The windows for St Mary and St John were both made in 1872 and the other four in 1874. It so happens that my series “For All the Saints” provides some information about two of these noble characters: St Mary - Parish Link - July 2018 pp7 - 10 John the Evangelist - Parish Link - August/September 2018 pp7 – 9
In our modern age of digital images there is still much to admire in the beauty and craftsmanship of stained glass and even more to be learned from the example of the saints depicted. Arthur Champion (Revd)
Getting out and about in the Benefice in 2019 North Cerney Parish circular walk
The CofE’s website known as “A Church Near You” shows the boundaries of North Cerney parish which appears to take the shape of a bat with both wings fully outstretched! The village of North Cerney is central with the hamlet of Woodmancote to the West and the even smaller hamlet of Calmsden to the East. The river valley lies at about 400 feet altitude; the land rising on each side to reach 754 feet at Woodmancote and 650 feet at Calmsden. It is understood that the boundaries have remained pretty much the same since the year 852 AD. Parish Link August/September 2019….9 North Cerney Manor was owned by the Bishop of York from the Norman Conquest until 1545 when it was returned to the Crown. The Bathurst Arms, CofE primary school and most of the houses are on the Eastern slope of the Churn Valley. The parish church of All Saints, Church Cottage, the Old Rectory and an 18th-century mansion called Cerney House are cut off from the rest of the village on the other side of the busy A435 road that runs between Cheltenham and Cirencester.
Cerney House is the home of the Angus family and their gardens are sometimes open to the paying public. Country Living Magazine once praised the Victorian walled garden as: "What most people aspire to in their gardens - and few achieve". North Cerney is also famous for being the home of handmade goats’ cheese. The business was started in the early 1980s by the late Lady Isabel Angus. “Cerney Ash Mini” is a full fat Valencay-type cheese, coated with an oak ash/sea salt mix from France.
So far as walking routes… North Cerney parish has the Monarch’s Way running North/South alongside of the River Churn whilst the Macmillan Way goes East/West linking Rendcomb to Woodmancote. The Bathurst Arms offers visitors a nicely illustrated free leaflet describing three circular walks ranging from one mile to seven-and-a-half miles in length.
Our circular walk starts at North Cerney parish church. It can be reached by public bus running once an hour, or there is some parking at the side of the lane opposite the Bathurst Arms. This walk goes through the village and across Cerney Downs towards Calmsden. It loops back through Rendcomb then along the Macmillan Way into Woodmancote and gently downhill again. It’s no more than five miles and mostly on tarmac roads which makes for easy walking. In Spring and Summer the wildflowers growing alongside of the country lanes are an added bonus. The OS Explorer Map OL45 at a scale of 1:25,000 (4cm to 1km) could be useful.
Parish Link August/September 2019….10 North Cerney parish church (NGR 018078) The parish church has a medieval cross in the churchyard. Entry is through the Tower doorway and down a spiral stairway. The church is dedicated to All Saints and according to British History On-Line: “The parish registers survive, with some gaps, from 1568 for baptisms and from 1574 for marriages and burials.” The interior of the church is strikingly beautiful and has many interesting features. For example, the North Chapel has colourful wood carvings of St Martin who is cutting his cloak (legend has it that he gave half his cloak to a beggar), the Blessed Virgin Mary is in the centre and the third figure is St Urban holding a bunch of grapes. A curious mistake arose when the wood carver confused him with Urban the Great and gave him a tiara!
North Cerney village (0.25 mile) The original turnpike road was built in 1825. It was one of over 1,000 similar roads in England and Wales covering around 30,000 miles of road and taking tolls at almost 8,000 toll-gates and side-bars. These turnpike roads declined as railways increased until in 1888 an Act of Parliament made county councils responsible for highway maintenance. In recent decades the A435 has become much busier although getting across it is quite straightforward thanks to having a good line of sight in both directions.
Go straight across and over the river bridge then keep on the pavement with the Village Hall on the left and the Bathurst Arms on the right. Continue walking past the CofE Primary School then up a short steep section. Stop when the road turns sharply to the left at the gable end of a house with a streetlight. Alongside is a curious alcove which is surrounded by an arrangement of large, weathered limestone blocks. This rusting pumping mechanism is all that remains of the village water supply until the 1940s when mains water began being plumbed into individual houses.
Calmsden (1.25 miles) Follow the sign in red letters saying “No through road”. The footpath narrows and ascends slightly alongside of a low drystone wall. Continue though the fields to reach a tarmac road then turn left towards Calmsden. At the crossroads go straight across the White Way and continue along Dark Lane as shown on some maps. There are views to the North of Rendcomb Airfield whilst to the South are Cerney Downs. In the early 18th century Cerney Downs were said to be famous for hawking, hunting, coursing, and racing and they were for many years the venue for Cirencester’s annual races. The starting-post, apparently adjoining the White Way, was mentioned in 1712 and the new course in 1756. In the early 19th century the course occupied 49 acres of the South part of Cerney Downs by the road from Calmsden to Perrott's Brook. Beyond a line of trees the road gently Parish Link August/September 2019….11 descends into the tiny hamlet of Calmsden. However, just before the road enters another tree-lined section look out for a large galvanised steel gate on the left. At the time of writing a small blue and white sign states: “Conservation Grade - The edges of our fields are sown with wild flowers, plants and grasses to create wildlife-friendly habitats.” By the way, Calmsden once had its own chapel and still retains a fine 14th Century wayside cross set above a wayside spring with four steps.
Rendcomb (1.5 miles) Follow the bridleway across two fields always heading for an orange windsock at the edge of Rendcomb Airfield. A gate into the airfield is slightly left of the windsock. Quite often in the Summer months walkers are able to watch the spectacular aerobatics biplanes; sometimes with “wingwalkers” as well. The bridleway across the airfield is poorly defined so head towards a red-roofed building on the skyline. The White Way is just beyond the buildings. Walk about two hundred yards down the White Way towards Cirencester then onto another bridleway which goes diagonally to the right across a massive field. In the far corner of the field go through a gate into the woods until a few steps further when the ground falls away to reveal a wonderful view of Rendcomb village. The path goes steeply downhill but avoids the houses at the bottom of the hill by trending off to the right and reaching a tarmac road. Turn left along this road and up a steep section to reach the Post Office in Rendcomb Village where refreshments may be available.
Woodmancote (1.0 mile) Follow the road passing by the huge Stable House in French style belonging to Rendcomb College. The road descends quite steeply to the bottom of the valley and a nice view of the River Churn near Rendcomb Surgery. At a junction with the A435 turn right following the pavement for 100 yards until it is safe to cross over and take the tarmac road towards Woodmancote. It’s quite a long, steep ascent although in summer the trees form a kind of shaded tunnel which brings relief from hot sunshine. This road is also used by the Macmillan Way; a 290-mile footpath from Abbotsbury on the South Coast to Boston in Lincolnshire. Its original purpose was to enable fund raising efforts for Macmillan Cancer Support. The hamlet of Woodmancote is named after a woodman's cottage. The main feature in the village is a mid-17th Century gabled Manor House with hollow-chamfered mullion windows. Nearby there’s a bright red post box alongside of a modern bus shelter.
North Cerney (1.0 mile) At the junction turn left towards North Cerney and stroll comfortably along a flat section of road. It is best to keep on the right hand side of the road Parish Link August/September 2019….12 facing the traffic since there are quite a lot of cars at certain times of day. When the road starts to descend at the Cricket Club there’s a lovely view of Rendcomb College in the distance. Soon there are signs for Scrubditch Care Farm with the words “by appointment only” added along the bottom. According to the website: “The care farm provides farming- based activities for adults and young people with learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, or mental health problems. Students partake in a variety of activities including working with animals, growing vegetables, fruit and flowers, cooking and learning basic woodworking skills.” When the road starts to descend more steeply, look out for a pair of gates on the right. Ignore the wooden gate but go through the galvanised steel gate in the direction indicated by the public footpath sign. The path goes diagonally down and across the field. At the time of writing there were several signs showing a grey squirrel and arrows pointing along the top edge of the field. However, these lead into Cerney House and gardens which are well worth a visit but probably on another occasion. Soon the diagonal path reaches some dark bushes and beyond them North Cerney parish church. Congratulations! Mission accomplished…
Happy walking and exploring in the Churn Valley during 2019!
Arthur Champion (Revd)
Forthcoming events around the Benefice Visit to the Cotswold Lion brewery
Very few local residents are aware that there's a micro- brewery in one of our villages! It has been described as: "Real Ale brewed in the heart of the Cotswolds”. Six different beers are available as described on the website: http://www.cotswoldlionbrewery.co.uk/beers.html
For several years the Cotswold Lion Brewery has been making good quality beer in Coberley but now at last an opportunity has arisen for those who are interested to pay a visit on Tuesday, 6th August at 10.00am. I'm assuming, probably incorrectly or at least politically incorrectly (!), this event will appeal mostly to men over 18 but others who are interested are equally welcome.
Parish Link August/September 2019….13 The brewery manager says that Tuesday mornings are when there's usually a lot happening and I'm hoping we may be able to sample and even buy a few bottles. The Cotswold Lion beer is on sale in some of the taverns and restaurants down the Churn Valley for those who are unable to join us. If you are interested please let me (Revd Arthur) know beforehand: [email protected] T: 01242 870402.
Coberley’s August Summer Fete
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2019 2pm - 5pm
Dog Show Produce Show Scarecrow Competition And lots more
Fun for all the family Live music to make the day go with a swing! Look forward to seeing you all there!
Bible studies on Isaiah
All are welcome to our next Bible study series on the book of Isaiah which is sometimes known as "the Fifth Gospel" because of the many quotations which are carried over about 1,000 years later to the New Testament.
Isaiah is generally considered to be the greatest prophet. It is still a timely message for our society: calling the nation back to God and telling of salvation through the Messiah. Please take a look at this helpful video giving an overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKNiNn4-Ge0
We are cancelling the meeting on 7th August due to holidays but hope you can join us for the next meeting on Wednesday 4th September at 7.15pm in Cowley rectory. Further information is available from the Revd Arthur on: 01242 870402.
Parish Link August/September 2019….14 Picnic Lunch planned in Bagendon for Ride & Stride
St. Margaret's Church, Bagendon, GL7 7DU…
Will be providing a
PICNIC LUNCH in the Church grounds on th Saturday, 14 September, 2019 11:30am - 2pm
The GHCT RIDE AND STRIDE day. Everyone is welcome, including those not taking an active part. So please come and enjoy the peace of this tranquil valley.
A Celebration of Times and Seasons in Music and Words
In St Mary Magdalene Church, Baunton On Sunday, 29th September 2019 at 7.30pm With The Baunton Singers
An evening devised by Peter Moran and James Jolly
Join us for an hour of music, poetry and prose by composers and writers inspired by Times and Seasons
Tickets £10 (to include a post-concert drink) Seating is limited, so please email [email protected] to reserve your place.
All proceeds from the evening to benefit the maintenance of the Church
News from around the Parishes Rendcomb round-up - Ruth Edy
The College’s summer term ended with two special church events. On a very warm Saturday afternoon, sixth form leavers and their parents were glad of the cool of the church for the Leavers’ Service on 29th June. In the Parish Link August/September 2019….15 evening of the previous Wednesday, 26th June, a Log Book for the Bell Tower was presented to the Tower Captain by William Vaughan and his family. Will was a sixth form student in the first cohort of learners from the College when bell-ringing started again in December 2017. This was a low-key but very happy event: Will had a nostalgic ring of the bells and we all enjoyed drinks and nibbles in the pews!
Those who knew Pam and Eric Dukes, who ran Rendcomb Post Office and village shop until September 2018, will be sad to hear that Eric died at the end of June. His funeral was on 10th July at Bromyard, where he and Pam had moved to when they left Rendcomb. The Reverend Godfrey Simpson (Chaplain of Rendcomb College 2010 - 2014) is also buried in the churchyard at Bromyard.
Services continue in Rendcomb Church during the summer, on the fourth Sunday of each month.
In September the College and the parish church are involved in the Heritage Open Days initiative on the afternoon of Sunday 15th September (1.30pm-4.30pm). Full details can be found on the Heritage Open Days’ website www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/rendcomb (or see flier on page 23) The afternoon will finish with a Songs of Praise service in the church at 4pm, led by the College Chaplain, Bob Edy, followed by tea and cake at about 4.30pm.
Latest from Stratton
Children’s Summer Holiday Club at Stratton School
Children! Come and join the adventure as we invite you to Stratton Church Holiday Club 2019
Shipmates and Landlubbers Follow the ancient treasure map, sail the seven seas, Talk like a pirate Arrr! Walk the plank! Fun and adventure on the High Seas; why not come aboard and find out more!!!
Stratton Church Holiday Club takes place at Stratton Primary School on the mornings of Monday 5th August, Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th from 9.30 to 12.00 and Wednesday evening from 7p.m. We’ve discovered an almost certainly Parish Link August/September 2019….16 genuine, original, 100% authentic Pirate Galleon in the school hall, and we would love to have a crew of children to help us sail it!
Shipmates and Landlubbers is for School age children (age 4-9 is best) and is being organised by members of the Churn Valley Churches at a cost of £2 per day towards refreshments and materials. It will be fast moving and lots of fun with games, mystery, adventure, quizzes, zany presenters, music, Bible stories and drama - all set on a Pirate ship!
If you would like to come along contact Captain David Minns: 01285 655199 or: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at Shipmates and Landlubbers Cap’n Dave “Shiver me timbers” Minns Arrrrr!
Harvest events in Stratton
Saturday 5th October HARVEST QUIZ 7.00 for 7.30pm - Stratton Village Hall Tickets: £10 to include a Ploughman’s Supper Soft drinks and glasses available. Please bring your own wine.
Tickets available from church or from Gill Keen on: 01285 652069 or email: [email protected] ______
Sunday 6th October HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE 9.30am - St Peter’s Church Stratton Gifts of dried and tinned goods welcome for our local Food Bank and for the Haven at Gloucester ______and Saturday 12th October HARVEST SUPPER 7.00 for 7.30pm at the Plough, Gloucester Road, Stratton Tickets: £10.00 (Children £5.00) available from church or from Judith Wood on: 01285 652713 or email: [email protected] Parish Link August/September 2019….17
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Parish Link August/September 2019….19 Schools’ News North Cerney C of E Primary Academy
In June some of our Year 5 and 6 children went to France. Joined by Bibury, Southrop and Hatherop Schools the children travelled to France by ferry. They took part in chocolate and croissant making events, visited the Menin Gate in Ypres and a market in Le Touquet. They also went to the Memorial Museum, Passchendaele. A wonderful and educational time was had by all.
Stratton C of E Primary School
Class 2’s visit to Warwick Castle
It has been an extremely busy time! We have been learning all about castles through our topic of Towers, Turrets and Tunnels. Our studies were all topped off with a fantastic day out at Warwick Castle. Although it was a little bit of a journey, it was well worth it! We had the opportunity to see the wonderful castle and bring all our learning to life.
The peacocks we saw in the gardens were truly beautiful. We managed to experience life in the castle through the models; the smells were not all that pleasant though!
The birds of prey show was spectacular! We had our lunch sitting on the side of the lake as the birds swooped over our heads. We really couldn’t believe how fast they flew. The day was finished off by getting lost in the maze. We had to stamp our booklets to show we had visited all the different ages in history including WW2 and the Terrible Tudors. It was a brilliant day!
With thanks to Mrs Boston, Class 2 Teacher and Deputy Headteacher
Parish Link August/September 2019….20 More news from Year 6 Teacher, Simon Crampton
It's been another adventurous and enjoyable Year 6 at Stratton Primary School. All year, the children have worked really hard and achieved a very high standard of education, whilst being inquisitive, thoughtful and enjoying their learning. There have been many memorable experiences, adding to the colourful tapestry of life we've woven together. These include a four day residential in London, staying in a hostel very close to St Paul's Cathedral. Every day contained fantastic opportunities, including visits to: Hampton Court Palace, Tower of London, London Museum, the London Eye, Science Museum, Tate modern, St. Paul's Cathedral (right to the top!) and a fantastic evening at the theatre watching Aladdin. To complement all these amazing experiences were many unpredictable moments travelling through the unique and bustling city, enjoying the buskers, the sights and the life. A superb time was had by all.
Upon returning from our residential, we started preparations for our end of year production of Macbeth. An ambitious and challenging project ensued, really stretching the children's understanding of language as we unpicked the nuances and language of Shakespeare's dark and brooding play. Actors rehearsed lines, a stage adorned by castle turrets and rocky landscapes was created, songs echoed around the school, costumes were busily stitched and lighting and special effects programmed. All this culminated in an absolutely fantastic production, acted superbly by the children. Smoke filled the transformed hall as witches witched around a giant cauldron, the lighting green and moody, then changed red as dark deeds were committed by Macbeth and his wife. The special effects created an enticing atmosphere. The choir sang a variety of songs taking our audience on an emotional journey through the performance, including some beautiful solos. Both evening performances were sold out, with over one hundred people at each. After the last show, there was even a standing ovation from the audience. A massive thank you to all who helped to create such a special and absorbing production.
And now we prepare to say goodbye to a fantastic and talented group of young people. I know they have a wonderful future ahead of them and, although we are all sad to see them leave, we are excited to see them
Parish Link August/September 2019….21 start a new chapter of their lives. And they are more than ready. So, a huge thank you to the Class of 2019 from Stratton Primary, and we look forward to hearing about your future adventures.
A Thank you to School from Muriel Paine….
As a member of the Open the Book team, I was invited to the dress rehearsal of Stratton School’s production of Macbeth. It was amazing. The cast knew their words whether said or sung, and all their moves on stage or in and out of the hall, were done without any fuss. The costumes and make-up all added to the atmosphere, and it was a memorable performance. Congratulations to all the Staff who made it possible and of course to the children, whether on stage or in the audience. It was a pleasure to be there.
Community news and events Foodbank Summer Holiday appeal
Children’s holiday meals will once again put pressure on Cirencester Foodbank’s reserves. Please continue your much valued support by helping us at St Margaret’s Bagendon, and also at St Peter’s Stratton, to collect the following vital provisions:- Long life milk and fruit juices, tinned rice puddings, long life sponge puddings, instant coffee and tins of fruit. Your gifts will be appreciated by so many families during the next few difficult weeks. Alison Saunders
Tuesday Group
A reminder that the Group is taking a break over the Summer. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 1st October when Peter Berry will be describing his journey to “The Roof of the World” - a visit to the mountainous area of India with its markets, street scenes and Tibetan monasteries. We look forward to seeing you at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at Stratton Village Hall, Stratton, Cirencester. Any queries please contact Judith Wood on: 01285 652713 or e: [email protected]
Orchestra entertains…in Cirencester and Winchcombe
Classical music is alive and well in the Cotswolds. The Cirencester Philharmonia Orchestra gave two great concerts in May, one at the Bingham Hall, Cirencester. They followed this with a debut performance at St Peter’s Parish Link August/September 2019….22 Church, Winchcombe as part of the annual Music and Arts Festival. The concerts included major works by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Saint Saens. The audiences were truly thrilled by the performances. They were astounded at the high standard the orchestra is able to achieve. This level of achievement is not only down to the players but also to the leadership of Director, Ian Higginson, and to the Orchestra Leader, Theresa Finzi. The orchestra now moves towards the next event in their calendar in the autumn, with rehearsals beginning on Sunday 8th September at Stratton School, culminating in a concert on Saturday 2nd November at St. Peter’s Church, Stratton. Please put this date in your diary! The website is www.cirencesterphil.co.uk The orchestra still needs new players and to strengthen its strings section. There is particularly a need for violin, cello and double bass players. For those who are interested please contact Ian Higginson via email: [email protected] With thanks to Charles Stevens
Heritage Open Days in Rendcomb
Parish Link August/September 2019….23 Invitation to a special evening in aid of Scrubditch Farm
Parish Link August/September 2019….24 News from our NHS Trust - Anne Davies Before every board meeting, we have a ‘Patient Story’ when a member of the public recounts their hospital experience. This is a very powerful way for us to learn. The issues raised are immediately addressed and after three months they are revisited to see that they have been fully embedded in the care we give to our patients. We are always very grateful to those that tell us their story but this week, which is National Transplant week, was especially moving when the mother of a young man, who died after a fall from a balcony, recounted her emotions from despair to positivity.(1). Her son had signed up to be an organ donor and five of his organs were donated and saved the lives of five people. Her hope is that we will all hear, and act on the new ‘Pass it on’ campaign. What do we pass on? That organ donation is a precious gift, that we should make our own decision about being a donor known to those closest to us, and finally spread the word. We are proud of the fact that in our trust last year 100% of those eligible for organ donation were referred and, as a result, 25 people received lifesaving, or life changing donations.
This month Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity hospital scanner appeal reached its target of £2.4m in just seven months entirely due to the generosity of the public who have raised money in so many ways, including an anonymous donation of £1.2m. Two new CT scanners are in place at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and a third is planned for Cheltenham General. The state-of-the-art equipment will help diagnose patients quicker and reduce waiting times. The campaign has been so successful that the charity has decided to continue the fundraising appeal to buy further scanning equipment including much-needed extra mobile digital X-ray machines.
Huge congratulations are due to all staff involved whose work resulted in theatres at Cheltenham General being awarded Placement of the Year by Oxford Brookes University. This positive recognition makes it more likely that students will look to us for placement and then, hopefully, will want to work with us as we continue our ‘JourneyToOutstanding!’(2)
Finally, if you would like to know about our strategic plan for the next five years please visit our website, click on ‘Who we are and what we do’ then ‘Five-year strategic plan’ and click to play the video. It is fun and gets the message across in a far better way than all the papers that I have been given to read!
Parish Link August/September 2019….25 (1) National Transplant Week- Alex’s story (Salford Royal) (2) Our way of describing how we view our working to progress from our new ‘good’ rating to ‘outstanding’ at the next!
Anne Davies (Elected Public Governor Cotswolds) 07759 222775.
Scrubditch Care Farm - Emma Costley White An illustrated talk by Hugo Vickers Friday 6th September 2019 Chedworth Village Hall, Chedworth GL54 4NE In aid of Scrubditch Care Farm 6.00pm Doors open - Drinks and canapés 7.00pm - Talk starts Recommended donation: £15.00 per person
"Very funny and astute . . . a loathly feast for royal-watchers" Hilary Mantel, New Statesman Books of the Year 2018
"Almost every page is a gem" A. N. Wilson, Spectator Christmas Books
"A complete delight, conjuring up, with a few sharp strokes of the pen, a mad, exotic species from a world gone by" Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday" For More Details please see page 24
Rare breed Sale: Saturday 4th August We are going to be selling some Oxford Sandy & Black weaners, and potentially our Wiltshire Horn Ram at this year’s specialist Rare Breed Sale if you are around. It’s a lovely day out at the Farmers’ Market at Driffield (next to Mole Valley).
Paint Club We had a great evening when the paint club came to town! We had 20 artists in total…and we all painted peacocks! Great nibbles provided by one of our supporters Chloe Cox…a really delicious assortment. We are hoping to do another evening once our lovely building’s finished. So watch this space!
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Parish Link August/September 2019….26 Cotswold Show We had a stand at the Show and it was a great profile raiser. Thanks to all the organisers for helping local charities in the area.
Waitrose Green Tokens Thank you to everyone who put tokens into our ‘slot’ at Waitrose in June….they raised £282 for us.
Pig news Tigger has now weaned her piglets and has gone up to the wood for a well-earned rest. We have sold 3 of her gilts already and may take some of the others to the specialist rare breeds sale at the market the first weekend of August.
Sheep news Did I mention we had a surprise lamb arrive recently? One of our young ewes -.a lovely single ram lamb!
Hens & ducks We are going to try hatching some ducklings in the incubator during our Summer Break.
Veg’s / salads Our veg are a little sporadic this season (with the move) so we are going to put a list up on facebook / twitter / instagram each week. We will leave an honesty box at the end of the drive each Thursday evening. Do get in touch to let us know if this works for you.
Feel Good dementia mornings If you know anyone suffering with Dementia who would like to come and join us, we have a small group visiting with their carers, every Tuesday. Email Gerry: [email protected] for more details.
Students If you know anyone who you think could benefit from spending time with animals, making new friends, learning new skills, or who is struggling with mental health problems, please send them our way. Have a look at our website: www.scrubditchcarefarm.org.uk, and contact Gerry to arrange a visit : [email protected]
DATES Roundup:
29th July: End of term lunch and certificates. 3rd August: Specialist rare breed sale at the Farmers’ Market, Driffield 21, 22, 28, 29 August: Children’s activities at the Farm. Please see our website for details. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. 31st August: Coln St Aldwyn’s Fete. We are taking some of our animals. Do come along; it’s a lovely family occasion. 6th September: An illustrated talk by Hugo Vickers (in aid of SCF) at Chedworth Village Hall, 6pm for a 7pm start. 9th September: New term starts.
Parish Link August/September 2019….27 From the Benefice Registers
Baptisms: 30th June ’19 Bethany Iris Anne Brain St Peter’s, Stratton 7th July ’19 Iris May Johnson All Saints, North Cerney 14th July ’19 Henry Thomas Rose St Giles, Coberley
Weddings: 5th July ’19 Jason Neil Stratford All Saints, North Cerney Leonie Elizabeth Bradford 6th July ’19 George Richmond Pollard St Margaret’s, Caitlin Isobel Powell Bagendon
Funerals: 12th July ’19 Violet Hobbs All Saints, North Cerney (with burial) 17th July ’19 Barbara Mary Miles St John’s, Elkstone (Ashes burial) 18th July ’19 Ann Louise Williams All Saints, North Cerney (Ashes burial)
Crossword AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 CROSSWORD: BW54 by Ben Woods
CLUES ACROSS:
1 SWAYING (7); 14 DIFFICULT (6); 5 APPLAUD (5); 17 FAREWELL (5); 8 LAST (5); 19 PUT BACK (7); 9 DELIGHT (7); 22 AMBASSADOR’S RESIDENCE (7); 10 MOTIVES (7); 23 FRUIT (5); 11 PERFECT (5); 24 CEDE (5); 12 BOUGH (6); 25 WITHDRAW (7).
CLUES DOWN:
1 RELATE TO (5); 12 COURAGE (7); 2 MUSICAL COMPOSITION (7); 13 COASTED (7); 3 SNOW HOUSE (5); 15 STAMP ON (7); 4 SLIPPERY (6); 16 ENTREATY (6); 5 PAD (7); 18 INSTIL (5); 6 DELETE (5); 20 FACTORY (5); 7 CROWNED HEADS (7); 21 HAPPENING (5). Parish Link August/September 2019….28
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ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD BW53 (July 2019)
ACROSS: 4 COMMAS 11 EXTREME 16 STEEPED 23 SCRAPE 5 HULL 12 IRATE 20 TRUSS 7 PRESENT 14 TERMITE 21 TENUOUS 10 STICK 15 CHOIR 22 BRED
DOWN: 1 AMUSE 6 LOCATE 13 CHERUB 19 PURE 2 PAINT 8 EXPERTS 14 TISSUES 3 AUSTERE 9 TRUMPET 17 PENCE 4 CORE 10 SMITTEN 18 DUCAT
Parish Link August/September 2019….29 Caring for our Environment
Thought for the month from the Revd Dr Rachel Mash, Environmental Coordinator, Anglican Church of South Africa
“The burning of fossil fuels is leading to climate change which will increase poverty and hunger. We are on the cusp of a transition to green energy and divestment is a practical action that churches can take to encourage this transition to take place more quickly”.
Recipe
Mocha Sandwich
Ingredients: …with thanks to Jill Hill 4oz butter or margarine 4oz sugar 2 eggs 4oz self-raising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa Warm water to mix
Method: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the beaten eggs. Fold in the flour and cocoa and mix to a soft dropping consistency with a little warm water. Put mixture into 2 greased 7-inch sandwich tins and bake in moderate oven 375F. 190C. 170fan. Gas 4. for 20-25 minutes. When cold sandwich together with coffee butter cream and decorate as you wish.
Coffee flavoured butter cream: 2oz butter 1 good dessertspoon of coffee granules mixed with a little warm water or use a dessertspoon of coffee essence 3-4 oz icing sugar Cream butter until very soft - it is essential not to warm it Work in sugar and flavouring.
Parish Link August/September 2019….30 Services - August and September 2019 Key to Ministers and Service types:
CVB Licensed Ministers:
DM = Revd David Minns (Rector) (Day off: Friday) T: 01285 655199 E: [email protected] AC = Revd Arthur Champion (Associate Priest) (Part-time – 3 days a week). T: 01242 870402 E: [email protected] CP = Revd Cliff Pooley (Associate Priest) T: 01242 243981 E: [email protected] BE = Revd Bob Edy (Chaplain, Rendcomb College) T: 01285 831391 E: [email protected] MG = Mr Martin Green (Licensed Reader) T: 01666 577532 E: [email protected] RE = Mrs Ruth Edy (Licensed Reader) T: 01285 831391 E: [email protected] MV = Mr Mark Venn (Licensed Reader) T: 01285 831209 E: [email protected]
Area Dean: PH = Revd Poppy Hughes T: 01666 502333 Additional Minister: JM = Revd Jan Moore T: 01285 640077
Services:
HC = Holy Communion SP = Songs of Praise HC [BCP] = Holy Communion BCP AA = All Age Service Matins = BCP Service AA 20/20 = All Age with puppets MP = Morning Prayer FS = Family Service
Service Listing for August 2019
There is usually a service of Holy Communion on Tuesdays at 10.30am, at Stratton Court Care Home, Gloucester Road, Stratton
A Service of either Holy Communion or Morning Prayer is normally held at 10.00am on Wednesday mornings in St Peter’s, Stratton.
Parish Church of St Margaret’s, Bagendon Sunday 4th 9.30am Matins (MG) Sunday 11th 9.30am HC [BCP] (M Bettis) Sunday 18th 9.30am HC [BCP] (CP) Sunday 25th 9.30am HC [CW] (DM)
Parish Link August/September 2019….31 Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Baunton Sunday 4th No Service Sunday 11th 9.30am HC (DM) with Baptism Sunday 18th No Service Sunday 25th No Service
Parish Church of St Giles, Coberley Sunday 4th See Cowley Sunday 11th 11.00am MP (CP) Sunday 18th See Cowley Sunday 25th 9.30am HC [BCP] (AC)
Parish Church of St James, Colesbourne Sunday 4th 10.00am Matins (Christopher Hall) Sunday 11th 9.30am HC [BCP] (CP) Sunday 18th 9.30am Matins (MG) Sunday 25th No Service
Parish Church of St Mary, Cowley Sunday 4th 11.00am HC (JM) Sunday 11th See Coberley Sunday 18th 11.00am Matins (MV) Sunday 25th See Coberley
Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Elkstone Sunday 4th 11.00am Informal Family Service (AC) Sunday 11th 10.00am MP (AC) Sunday 18th 11.00am HC (CP) Sunday 25th Service at Rendcomb
Parish Church of All Saints, North Cerney Sunday 4th 11.00am HC (DM) Sunday 11th 11.00am AA (DM) Sunday 18th No Service Sunday 25th 11.00am Matins (MG)
Parish Church of St Peter, Stratton Sunday 4th 9.30am HC (DM) Sunday 11th 9.30am Morning Worship (MV) Sunday 18th 11.00am 20/20 AA with Baptism (DM) Sunday 25th 11.00am HC (AC)
Parish Church of St Peter, Rendcomb Sunday 11th Service at Elkstone Sunday 25th HC (DM) Parish Link August/September 2019….32 Service Listing for September 2019
Parish Church of St Margaret’s, Bagendon Sunday 1st 9.30am Matins (MG) Sunday 8th 9.30am HC [BCP] (M Bettis) Sunday 15th 9.30am HC [BCP] (DM) Sunday 22nd 9.30am HC [CW] (JM) Sunday 29th 10.00am BENEFICE HARVEST (DM)
Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Baunton Sunday 1st No Service Sunday 8th 9.30am HC (DM) Sunday 15th No Service Sunday 22nd 9.30am HC (DM) Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Church of St Giles, Coberley Sunday 1st See Cowley Sunday 8th 11.00am MP (AC) Sunday 15th See Cowley Sunday 22nd 9.30am HC [BCP] (CP) Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Church of St James, Colesbourne Sunday 1st 10.00am Matins (Christopher Hall) Sunday 8th 9.30am HC [BCP] (CP) Sunday 15th 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving (AC) Sunday 22nd 9.30am Matins (MV) Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Church of St Mary, Cowley Sunday 1st 11.00am MP (MV) Sunday 8th See Coberley Sunday 15th 11.00am HC (CP) Sunday 22nd See Coberley Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Link August/September 2019….33 Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Elkstone Sunday 1st 11.00am Informal Family Service (DM) Sunday 8th 10.00am MP (BE & RE) Sunday 15th 11.00am HC (AC) Sunday 22nd Service at Rendcomb Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Church of All Saints, North Cerney Sunday 1st 11.00am HC (AC) Sunday 8th 11.00am AA (DM) Sunday 15th No Service Sunday 22nd 11.00am Matins (MG) Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Church of St Peter, Stratton Sunday 1st 9.30am HC (AC) - Creationtide Sunday 8th 9.30am Morning Worship (MV) Sunday 15th 11.00am 20/20 AA (DM) Sunday 22nd 11.00am HC (DM) Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
Parish Church of St Peter, Rendcomb Sunday 8th Service at Elkstone Sunday 15th 4.00pm Songs of Praise (BE & RE), as part of Heritage Open Day. Sunday 22nd 11.00am HC (BE) Sunday 29th Benefice Service, Bagendon
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Parish Link August/September 2019….34 CVB Website: http://churnvalley.org.uk Facebook site: ‘Churn Valley Benefice’
North Cerney Kate Thomas PCC Secretaries contd Rendcomb Sue Fawcett 01285 831157 [email protected] Stratton Gerald Trotter 01285 655156 [email protected] PCC Treasurers Bagendon Martin Taylor 01285 831253 [email protected] Baunton David Shaw 01285 644436 [email protected] North Peter Knight 01285 831072 Cerney [email protected] Coberley Alan Lowe 01285 657014 (temporary) [email protected] Colesbourne Amanda 07590 245185 Morgans [email protected] Cowley A Montague- 01242 870304 Smith [email protected] Elkstone Brian Howlett 01242 870462 [email protected] Rendcomb Annabel Purcell 01285 831686 [email protected] Stratton Alan Lowe 01285 657014 [email protected] Organists Bagendon Tony Hymas 01285 831728 North Simon Cohen 01242 821659 Cerney [email protected] Stratton Robin Baggs 07796 812945 [email protected] Pastoral Emergency in Stratton Revd Jan 01285 640077 Moore [email protected] Parish Clerk North Cerney Elmore Crump 01285 831275 Bell Ringers North Cerney Judy Carter 01285 831425 Vulnerable Persons Rendcomb Alex Brealy 01285 831570 Rep [email protected] Stratton Alison Lowe 01285 657014 Safeguarding/Child Upper Churn Mary Blackburn 01242 870086 Protection [email protected] Vulnerable Persons Benefice Beth Hamid 01285 644895 Rep [email protected] Flower Arranging North Cerney Anne Norman 01285 831237 Stratton Lesley Pollock 01285 653145
[email protected] The Tuesday Group Stratton Judith Wood 01285 652713 [email protected] Magazine Editors North Cerney Simon Pow [email protected] Parish Link Corinna 01285 641523
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Parish Link August/September 2019….35 Directory
The Rector The Revd David Minns 01285 655199 [email protected] Associate Priests The Revd Arthur Champion 01242 870402 [email protected] The Revd Cliff Pooley 01242 243981 [email protected] The Revd Bob Edy 01285 831391 [email protected] Readers Mr Martin Green 01666 577532 [email protected] Mrs Ruth Edy 01285 831391 [email protected] Mr Mark Venn 01285 831209 [email protected] Benefice Administrator Corinna Bramley [email protected] Churchwardens Bagendon Alison Saunders 01285 831352 [email protected] Ghislaine Venn 01285 831209 [email protected] Baunton Vacancy [email protected] Coberley & Michael Dykes 01452 559951 Cowley [email protected] Colesbourne Sir Henry Elwes 01242 870264 [email protected] Elkstone Geoff Gait-Carr 07737 621120 [email protected] North Sue Herdman 01285 831309 Cerney Mark Tufnell 01285 831246 [email protected] Rendcomb Carol Bailey 01285 831836 [email protected] Alex Brealy 01285 831570 [email protected] Stratton Beth Hamid 01285 644895 [email protected] Sarah Woods 01285 644093 [email protected] PCC Secretaries Bagendon Penny Taylor 01285 831253 [email protected] Baunton John Milner 01285 643731 [email protected] Coberley & Gill Clark 01242 285719 Cowley [email protected]
Colesbourne Lady Carolyn 01242 870262 Elwes [email protected] Elkstone Carole Bury 01242 870493 (NB until 09/19) [email protected]
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