SHORTLANDS PARISHNEWS St. Mary’s, Shortlands endeavourstobringthelove ofGodintotheeverydaylives theSPAN ofthepeopleofShortlands. www.stmarysshortlands.org.ukwww.stmarysshortlands.org.uk August/September2010.Year30Number8 New ofRochesterannounced

wider communities and their people His pastoral and leadership gifts, and seeing the things of God’s his concern for people and Kingdom grow.” communities, and his rich The , the Right experience of ministry and mission Reverend Graham James said, "James in urban and rural settings will all Langstaff has been an outstanding be greatly appreciated. We much . In just six years he look forward to welcoming him and has become greatly respected in the to working with him in Christ’s of Norwich and the wider name.” community alike. His people skills are Bishop James trained for the well reflected in both his pastoral ordained ministry at St John’s care and his extensive engagement College, Nottingham. He served his with social issues, especially related curacy in the to housing. He has energy, before moving to the Diocese of intelligence and a wonderful in 1986 as Vicar of lightness of touch in speaking of God Nechells. He served as Chaplain to and the . We will miss him and the from Bridget enormously. The Diocese of 1996 - 2000 before being Rochester will soon discover its good appointed as Rector of Holy Trinity, fortune." Sutton Coldfield, also becoming The Right Reverend Dr Brian Area of Sutton Coldfield in Castle, Bishop of said, “I 2002. While in Birmingham he am delighted that Bishop James is to developed a particular interest in be the next . He urban regeneration and began a brings with him a rich and varied continuing involvement in social parish experience and the wisdom housing. He has served as Bishop of and insights to lead the diocese into Lynn since 2004. the future to which God is calling us. I Bishop James is married to look forward to working with him. Bridget and they have two adult Both Bishop James, Bridget and their children, Alasdair and Helen. The new Bishop of Rochester will Bishop James is looking forward family can be assured of a warm Bridget is a Regional Development be the Right Reverend James to joining the Diocese, but will not welcome as they move into the Manager with the National Langstaff, currently the Suffragan actually take up the role until he is diocese.’ Treatments Agency for Substance Bishop of Lynn in the Diocese of officially installed as Bishop of The Venerable , Misuse, working especially in Norwich. In addition, he is now the Rochester at a special service in served on prisons. Together, Bishop James Bishop designate of Rochester. Rochester later this year. the Crown Nominations Committee and Bridget enjoy walking, Bishop James (53) will become He said, “Being appointed Bishop of that recommended the appointment attending the theatre, reading and the 107th Bishop of Rochester Rochester is a huge privilege and also to the Queen and Prime Minister, travelling. Bishop James is a keen later this year. He succeeds the a weighty responsibility. I greatly alongside five others, lay and clergy, choral singer. Right Reverend Dr Nazir- look forward to sharing in the from the . He The date of Bishop James’ Ali, who retired in September mission and ministry of the Church said, “I am delighted at the formal installation in Rochester 2009. in the diocese, getting to know the appointment of Bishop James. Cathedral has yet to be announced. ShortlandsResidents’ September Review Association Harvest A GuidedWalk The PCC are to consult the regular congregation and parish in order to ofShortlands develop a strategy for ministry and mission over the next 3-5 years. There will be an open meeting on Monday, 20 September at 7.30pm in Lunch Church. All organisations and groups within the Church have been asked onSaturday,21August TheHarvestLunch willtakeplace to respond to a questionnaire. We would also like to hear from people in the parish and in particular to receive responses to the question: 'If you don't Learn more about the history of the intheChurchHallafterthe come to St. Mary's regularly what could we do to make it more attractive.' area and its development and of 10.30amFamily&ParadeService Please send your responses to the Parish Office, 39 Kingswood Road, famous residents past and present. onSunday,3October. BR2 0PU, or email [email protected] The walk will take up to two hours Tickets(adults-£10,children-£5, and starts at Shortlands Station ticket With holidays in mind...... When Columbus started out, he didn’t know family-£25)willbeavailablefrom hall at 2.30pm. where he was going. When he got there, he didn’t know where he was. theParishOfficeoratthebackof All welcome - please call 8460 0395 When he got back, he didn’t know where he had been. And he did it all on theChurchafterSundayServices or 84642977 if you want to take part, other people’s money. Can’t help thinking that Columbus reminds me of from1September. as numbers will be limited. some teenagers who go on family holidays... Grace met Bram at the Foreign Fromthe Office in 1947 and they were married Registers on 3 July 1948. They lived in Highbury, North London where their HolyBaptism children, Bramwell and Ruth were born. Grace became a member of the WewelcomeintoGod’sfamily: Mothers' Union at St. John's Church, 20JuneEmilyRogers Highbury and Bramwell and Ruth 11JulySamuelMarshall received their primary education at KaanHowell St. John's Church of School. In 1964 the family moved to Shortlands and Grace confirmed her AtRest membership of the Mothers' Union Weextendoursympathytothose at St. Mary's. Grace then trained as a wholoved: teacher and was appointed to The 3 JuneGraceWaring Bishop Challoner, Roman Catholic Secondary School in Stepney, East IntermentofAshes London run by the Sisters of Mercy. 10JulyGraceWaring She introduced Commerce and Economics into the curriculum and was promoted to Head of Paul Miller (left) with Ruth Felton, the Bishop of Lancaster, the Rt Rev Department. She was at one time Michael Campbell, and Bram Waring, Deputy Churchwarden at St. Mary's, Remembering London Secretary of the Economics after the Thanksgiving Service for Grace Waring in June. Association, becoming an Honorary member on her retirement in 1984. Grace had two children, Ruth ServicesandEvents Grace Waring and Bram, four grandchildren and Grace was born in 1919 - she was the two great-granchildren. Her husband Sunday,12September youngest of seven. She was passed away in 2004 and in his PatronalFestival christened and later married at memory the Banner at 10.30am-FamilyCommunion St. Hilda's Church in Crofton Park and St. Mary's was given. confirmed by the Bishop of She was a great correspondent Sunday,3October Woolwich at . and enjoyed the arrival of the post HarvestFestival Grace entered the Civil Service in each morning. She was an inspiration 10.30am-Family&ParadeService 1938 and during the war served to many. She still completed the followedbyHarvestLunchintheChurchHall firstly at the Home Office and then at Daily Telegraph crossword puzzle the Foreign Office in the American every morning - even on 2 June Sunday,10October Department. In June 1945 at the end before she was taken ill. AnimalWelfareandPetService of the war she was posted to A Service of Thanksgiving was 4.00pm-Bringyourpets(ortoypets)along! Chancery at the British Embassy in held at St. Mary's Church to Washington. Grace travelled on a cremation at Beckenham. The service small plane with the Ambassador was conducted by Canon Paul Miller and one colleague across the Atlantic and The Roman Catholic Bishop of MissionoftheMonth - an experience she never forgot. Lancaster, the Rt Rev Michael St.Christopher’sHospice She was a frequent visitor to the Campbell. Dame Cicely Saunders founded St. Christopher’s as the first hospice to link White House and she enjoyed the expert pain and symptom control, compassionate care, education and work and the very different lifestyle clinical research. St. Christopher’s has been a pioneer in the field of over the two years she stayed in palliative medicine, which is now established worldwide. America. She met some of the most St. Christopher’s serves a population of 1.5 million across south east important people of the war years. London, Bromley and Croydon and currently cares for over 2,000 dying Her return journey to England in individuals every year. St Christopher’s cares for individual patients with 1947 was more comfortable than the life limiting illnesses and supports their families and friends. outbound one. This time she crossed They treat their patients as individuals and strive to understand and the Atlantic on the Queen Mary - meet their unique needs, in the hospice or, increasingly, in the familiar also on board were Dwight surroundings of their own homes. Eisenhower and the actress Mary St. Christopher’s Hospice is St. Mary's Mission for the Month of Martin with her young son Larry August. There will be a display on the Missions notice board during August Hagman. and further information can be found on www.stchristophers.org.uk

SPANTHANKS ShortlandsGolfClub TheMaypoleProject Longestablished(1894) The Maypole Project provides a lifeline of support for children with complex Werecordourthanksforrecent medical needs and their whole family. They support over 100 children with donationsof£1.50 FamilyGolfClub life threatening, life limiting illnesses and their families every year across currentlyseekingmen,ladies South East London. andjuniorstoexpandthe The Maypole Project provides unique emotional support that is membershipbase. ongoing, flexible, responsive, professional and confidential. Each family is Monthlymedals, supported by one of their key workers who are specifically trained and HonourBoardCompetitions, supervised to offer emotional support, which ranges from befriending to excellentSocialEvents counselling or therapy. This can be offered to whole families, one to one, Calendar. couples, groups, and also extends into provision of information, advice and “Agardenoasisinsuburbia“ advocacy. ContactKenMurray: The Maypole Project is St. Mary's Mission for the Month of September.

J.I.B. Approved Electrician 84602471/8828or There will be a display on the Missions notice board during September and NAPIT Part P 24 years experience PeterMay:84608828 further information can be found on www.themaypoleproject.co.uk 20:1020/102010

20:10 20/10 2010 is a very special moment. At ten past eight in the evening of 20th October 2010 everyone in the UK who is involved with Guiding will be renewing their Promise as a climax to this very special Centenary year. It will be the grand finale to a year of celebrating 100 years of Guiding. At St. Mary’s there will be an evening of excitement including a short service in church to which all current AND all past members of Girlguiding UK from the parish and Bromley Central District are welcome. Everyone from the smallest Rainbow to the oldest past member is invited to share the If you would like to join us for this great occasion, please contact Nicola celebration. Blake on 020 8460 7951 or email her at [email protected] 4PlaySax

This year St. Mary’s Church celebrates its 55th birthday. Actually a church has stood here since 1870 but during the Second World War the A very successful summer soiree was held in the church grounds at the church was bombed twice and destroyed. Due to the hard work and beginning of July. It was coordinated by the Friends of St. Mary's and raised generosity of the community of Shortlands a new building was over £200. People brought picnics, enjoyed the garden on a wonderful commissioned and dedicated in 1955. warm and sunny evening and listened to the saxophone quartet 4 Play Sax. Of course a church is more than just a collection of stones, it is a living, thriving community, one which continues to be inspired by that vision of God which led our forbears to build the church as a sign; a sign of God’s Newappointment-andfarewell! presence and God’s love for the world. It is these ‘living stones’ that make things happen. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Emma Parker as the The church in so many different ways continues to be a beacon of hope new Assistant Parish Administrator. Emma lives in St. Mary's Avenue and and inspiration to a great multitude of people. They are drawn from a wide will commence on 6 September. cross section of humanity and united, if not at the same time, under one big Emma succeeds Janet Fiddeman who leaves the post at the end of July. roof. As your Vicar I see the side of these stones which offers protection, Janet has been Assistant Parish Administrator for two years and we would comfort and solace to those in most need and the difference that can make. like to thank her for her diligence and commitment to her work. She has At a time of economic hardship at home and military action overseas, the bought organisation and a calmness to the role in what is always a very busy church acts as a refuge and sanctuary. This unseen life often goes and sometimes frenetic working environment. She leaves with our deep unrecognised. gratitude. So my thanks to all those who continue to support the life of the church and make both its public and hidden life possible. In so doing not only is the building’s structure maintained but its mission inheritance of hospitality is ParentingCourseinShortlands enhanced. We are delighted to announce that a Very soon we shall have added an extension to our facilities – some Parenting Course is to be offered in new washroom and toilets and facilities for the disabled. We are very Shortlands in September. grateful to all who have supported this appeal and we trust you will all Julieanne , a trained enjoy using them. facilitator for the Triple P - Postive by Canon Paul Miller Parenting Program Course, is to lead two courses in Shortlands during 2010/2011. One will be for parents knowledge, skills and confidence of FlyingColours! of teenage children and the other for parents. It helps to improve parents of under 11s. parenting skills and assists parents On 22 May, 21 Cubs and 3 Leaders from Mowgli Pack went to 'I am excited by this in building positive relationships Airfield to do the Aviation Badge. The course Scout leaders, Dave and Tom opportunity,' enthused Julieanne. with their children. inspired them throughout a fairly intensive day of learning. 'The course equips parents from The first course in Shortlands There were opportunities to clamber in and out of light aircraft (easier every walk of life with skills that can will commence on Tuesday, to learn all the technical terms whilst sitting in the cockpit!), to explore old directly and positively affect their 28 September at 8.00pm and will bunkers and hidden gun emplacements. In preparation for the course, the children's welfare.' run for 8 weeks. It will be for parents boys had learnt to spell their names using the NATO Alphabet, which Triple P is an eight week course. of under 11s. The course for parents proved most helpful. It is a support strategy aimed at the of teenage children will commence At the end of an exciting day,all Cubs passed “with flying colours” and prevention of behavioural, in January 2011. were awarded their treasured badges. It certainly was a day to remember emotional and developmental If you would like to register your problems in children. This is interest please contact the Parish Tricia Braithwaite (“Chil”) Mowgli Pack achieved by enhancing the Office. TheParishChurch J.&R.KILLICKLtd. ofSt.Mary, AEROBICS - BUMS, TUMS& THIGHS FUNERALDIRECTORS Shortlands LADIES-COME ANDJOINJACKIE FAMILYRUNBUSINESS EST. 1879 LinkParish EveryMonday8-9p.m. * Personal Service * 24 Hours a day * Pre-paid Funeral Plans Available * Classic or Modern St.Francisof atSt.Mary’sChurchHall,St.Mary’s Avenue,Shortlands. * Information Brochure Available Funeral Fleet Assisi,Douai,France Formoreinformation Tel:86502083mob.07967214279 For Advice and Assistance Please Contact Mr. Peter Killick WORSHIP A classallagescanenjoy,beginnerswelcome. 02087774502 www.jrkillick.co.uk EverySunday 112HighStreet,WestWickhamBR40ND 08.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion, except the first Sunnyfields Day Nursery Sunday in the month in term time. Dawoods During term time there are separate 19 Bromley Grove, Shortlands groups in the Church Hall for children TheFamilyLawSolicitors aged 2½ -14. 7.30am - 6.30pm daily 10.30 All Age or Parade Service Foradviceonallaspectsoffamilyandrelationship (1st Sunday in the month, term time). breakdown,pleasecontactMrsKDawood children 3 months to 5 years 18.30 Evening Service www.dawoods-solicitors.co.uk Tel: 8313 9191 EveryMonday 17.00 Evening e-mail:[email protected] EveryWednesday Tel:82496047 PICTURE FRAMING 10.00 HolyCommunion 50BurnhillRoad Oils,Photographs, Watercolours, Tapestries, Beckenham,BR33LA Furtherinformationaboutallservices Prints,Embroideries canbeobtainedfromtheParishOffice. JoPowell PARISH DIRECTORY THESHORTLANDS STAFF DENTALPRACTICE 3HighfieldDrive,Shortlands Vicar Canon P.Miller 8460 4989 02084643149 Honorary Rev. J. 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Preston 07754 444453 14 tennis courts of which 2 indoors and 6 floodlit. 3 squash courts. BeckenhamBR36RA 02086502738 Brownies (Thurs.) Ms. D. Allen 8650 1720 Competitive subscriptions. Coaching for all ages and abilities. Brownies Clubhouse with bar. Social events and hall available for hire. admissions Ms. N. Blake 8460 7951 INDEPENDENTFINANCIALADVICE Rainbows Ms. W. Keeping 8466 8120 02084600936orvisitourwebsite Pre-School Mrs. P. Chase 8290 6704 www.bromley-lawn-tennis-and-squash-club.co.uk Savings&investments,Pre-andPost-Retirement or 07960 988552 PlanningincludingPensions&Annuities, The TWO "W's" Mrs. A. Heayberd 8460 9537 Protection,LongTermCareandTaxPlanning OTHER NUMBERS J.E.Neal Church Flowers Mrs. M. Parr 8460 3871 Contact DavidMaguire Mission Chairman Mrs. S. Shelton 8402 3299 BuilderandDecorator Douai Link Mr. R. Hogg 8464 3129 PropertyMaintenance-interior&exterior;& Tel:02084606088Mob:07970810572 Fair Trade Mrs. C. 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