The Ullenhall Update FEBRUARY 2012 St. Mary’s newsletter

Christmas celebrations began on Dear Friends, the 10th December with the Village Dinner. The Hall was packed with The first month of the year has come and gone and the year is picking people enjoying a lovely meal and a great Christmas sing-a-long up momentum. Watch out, everybody, if you’re not careful the year afterwards. will start to fly by! So let’s make the most of each month: The following day 30 children February derives its name from ancient Latin and it means a time of enjoyed their Christmas party in the Village Hall. 'Ritual Purification'. What was originally in mind were pagan rituals; according to pagan customs, we had to go through some acts of The traditional 9 lessons and carols in the Church was enjoyed by purification in order to be ready for Spring. Nowadays, the Church calls around 40 people. us to discipline and self-denial - a sober time of repentance and A mild night on the 22nd brought cleansing - so that we might be ready to celebrate Easter; this time of out many carol singers. Carols were sung at various parts of the preparation is what we call the season of Lent and this year it starts village before going to the Village on Wednesday 22nd February. But here we have a problem. Hall for refreshments and some carols accompanied by handbells. 2012 is a Leap Year and on 29th February the ladies are allowed to The Christmas Day service was take the initiative and propose to the men! This is a bit of frivolity well attended as was the Candlelit but I guarantee you there will be some who will take advantage of it Carols at the Old Chapel on the 27th. and engagements will start – just when we are supposed to be getting serious, disciplined and self-denying. What a dilemma! Thank you to everyone who was involved in these events.

Jesus faced this problem of conflicting priorities when his disciples were accused of not observing the Sabbath. Jesus’ answer was that we have to recognise the moment for what it is – to set aside tradition and Services for February custom to seize the opportunities as they present themselves. What is 6pm Services at St Mary’s God saying to you now? Seize the moment and do the good you have in 5th – Holy Communion mind. And pray that Jesus will guide you to recognise the purpose of 12th – Evening Prayer each day and the value of each moment. 19th – Evening Prayer 26th – Evening Prayer Yours, in Christ,

John Ganjavi

Priest in Charge: Rev’d. John F. Ganjavi (792570) Churchwardens: Derek Jones (792999) Rosemary Tisor (792352) Lay Reader: Malcolm Aldridge (794019)

Get prepared for the Autumn Show – details inside

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23

Ullenhall Parish Council The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee JANUARY 2012 MEETING REPORT

We are looking for volunteers to form a Committee It was agreed to hold the Precept application at to plan activities in celebration of this special event £6,000, the same as for 2011-2012. th to be held on Monday 4 June 2012

Up-date on Outstanding issues Please forward your name and contact details  One of the bollards on the traffic calming to to the clerk Pat Hughes the north of the village is missing, and some of telephone - 01564 792338 the reflectors are also missing. W.C.C. are awaiting delivery of bollards. address - 3 St. Mark’s Close, Ullenhall, B95 5PH  It was agreed to monitor the verges by all current developments. Our Group Christmas Service was held at St Mary's  The Mount Pleasant Road sign and the White Church, Ullenhall on Sunday 11 December. Pump Lane sign have been knocked off their posts and are awaiting repair. Streetscene will Readings were from many sources. Four carols were sung by the mend the signs when they are next in the area. Tanworth in Arden W.I. Choir conducted by Mrs Wendy Dillon.

In the absence of Rev. John Ganjavi we were welcomed by County Council Rogers from Henley in Arden church, and our thanks go No W.C.C. Councillor present at this meeting to to Jane Llewellyn who played the organ. give a report. Stratford -on-Avon District Council The service concluded with a short talk by Stella Hewitt who No S-on-A District Councillor present at this brought her wonderful labrador Jenson. He is a beautiful dog trained to help Stella live independently. He helps with every meeting to give a report. aspect of her life - making meals, shopping, laundry, and fetching

the clothes she wears. Stella proved to be a great ambassador PLANNING for the charity which trained Jenson, and the retiring collection Applications "Canine Partners" was enthusiastically supported.

11/02816/LBC Mr. Peter Robbins, Brook House, Refreshments were served by Ullenhall W.I. committee, who also Watery Lane, Ullenhall - Proposed erection of decorated the church which looked beautiful lit with many candles and holly. outbuilding to accommodate an indoor private swimming pool with associated facilities. Our hall was warm again for our January meeting! Some of us No objections raised, application supported. cannot get used to the idea and still wear lots of layers! 11/02490/FUL Mr. Peter Robbins, Brook House, Two visitors were welcomed and one is a past member who we Watery Lane, Ullenhall - Proposed erection of hope will decide to rejoin. Then Ann Runacres opened the meeting with a good joke about two cannibals. outbuilding to accommodate an indoor private swimming pool with associated facilities. The Group Carol service in December raised £208 for training No objections raised, application supported. another dog for "Canine Partners". It costs £10,000 to 11/02689/FUL Mr. Malcolm Aldridge, The personalise and train one dog!. Bungalow, Blunts Green - Demolition of existing house and outbuildings and erection of new Our speaker for the evening was John Clews from the RSPB who gave a succinct talk with slides on the work of this amazing dwelling and attached garage. No objections organisation. John seemed impressed that our members knew raised. the names of all the birds on his slides. A good talk. 11/02160/LBC Mr. & Mrs. S. Kelley, Brook Cottage, Ullenhall - Proposed playroom extension. The next meeting will be on 2 February at 7.45 with a talk by Ann No objections raised. Davenport "Life and Times of a Coach Courier". All are welcome. Chapel Barn, Church Road, Ullenhall - Alterations to building being looked into by Lech Kocon, Enforcement Officer. Carole Holt Yew Tree Farm, Perry Mill Lane, Ullenhall - demolition of original dwelling being looked into Ullenhall Village Hall - Change of Treasurer by Gary Moss, Planner. Margaret Morris, who has been the Village Hall Treasurer for Planning Enforcement Investigation more than 15 years, is taking a well earned retirement. The 10/00409/VARENF for Arden Manor, Gentleman’s Management Committee presented Margaret with a gift of Lane, regarding new outbuilding - no further RSC vouchers as thanks for her significant contribution to action to be taken. the running of the Hall, and welcomed her replacement, Alison Pigdon, who very kindly volunteered to fill the post. TH NEXT MEETING - TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2012 Margaret will continue as a valued Committee member and will

Full minutes are on the Parish Council noticeboard also become a Village Hall Trustee.

The Ullenhall Update can also be found at ullenhall.net/stmary Dates For Your Diary Crowley Quilters nd 2 February WI – 7.45pm Village Hall Our first meeting was our Annual meeting, Life & Times of a Coach Courier – Ann Davenport when the officers are elected. However, Contact Ann Runacres 797970 Ann Runacres was re-elected as leader, 14 th February Henley Flower Club – 7.30pm Memorial Hall Brenda Cox was re-elected as Treasurer, and Sheila Gilbert became our Secretary and Floral Demonstation “Sweet Romance” Julia Mitchell programme planner. Ingrid Griffin agreed to Tickets on the door £5 Contact Paula Pugh 07974640994 continue as our printer monitor. st 21 February Henley Wildlife Society – 7.45pm Baptist Hall Ancient Tree Hunt – Margaret Anderson Members were reminded of the details for the Contact Dave Evason 793260 Warwickshire Quilters Lunch to be held at the

28th February Gardening Club – 7.45pm Village Hall Henley-in-Arden Golf Club on 18 January. Also of the dates and ticket prices for the Snowdrops – Val Bourne Malvern Shows in May and October. Contact Penny Stott 792251 st 1 March WI – 7.45pm Village Hall Brenda Cox then gave her Treasurer's report African Oyster Trust – Schools & Hospitals To Gambia which assured us that we can now afford some James Holden outside speakers, as our membership has risen over the past year. Ullenhall Village Hall Winners of the 100+ Club draw were: Details were then discussed regarding January: Margaret Everiss and Trevor Bucknall. organising our next Quilt exhibition in October. It was agreed that three other smaller groups- Many thanks to everyone who has entered the 2012 100+ Club, if you Rowington, and Friday Group - haven’t already done so there is still time to enter – the first draw of would be approached to join us for this event.

2012 will be in February. Ann Runacres then demonstrated how to make a small jewellery bag.

The Great Daffodil Appeal – Saturday 10th March Can you spare a few hours to help collect donations in Henley High Street? Anyone interested in visiting our group can Between 9.00 and 3.00 – 2 hour shifts. telephone Ann Runacres for details on 01564-

If you’re interested visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil 797970. Or contact Jane Strugnell 795084 for more information.

ULLENHALL AUTUMN SHOW - Saturday 1st September 2012

The full schedule will be published later but on a ‘need to know’ basis, the following items will be included for judging:-

Vegetables & Salads:- Runner beans, cucumber, potatoes, basket of 4 vegetables, tomatoes-indoor or outdoor, cherry tomatoes- indoor or outdoor, courgettes, radishes, shallots, mixed herbs, onions, beetroot.

Fruit:- cooking apples, eating apples, plums, rhubarb, soft fruit.

Flowers and Plants:-Fuchsia stems, dahlias (same variety), roses (any variety), flowering geranium or pelargonium in max.

8 inch pot, foliage sprays, berry sprays, sweet pea stems (any colour), hydrangea blooms, buttonhole, non flowering houseplant in max. 8 inch pot, flower stems all one shade.

Preserves:- Jar of- stone fruit jam, soft fruit jam, orange marmalade, other fruit marmalade, chutney, lemon curd, any fruit jelly, bottle of home - made wine, bottle of home- made cordial (no kits)

Craft:- Machine stitched article, hand knitted article, hand stitched article, patchwork or quilting, hand-made beaded card with Diamond Jubilee theme-max A5, hand –made Xmas Card max. A5, an item of decoupage. Painting, any medium, any subject, max. 16 inches including mounting and/or frame.

Photography:-Titles:- Family occasion, Seascape, Garden Scene- max. 7 X 5 inches.

Cookery and Children’s Sections to be published later.

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