The Newspaper of Parish INSIDE CHURCH HILL INFO Rector writes: Herald page 2 3000 FREE copies delivered each month June 2010 Church ‘must change or Twenty take a great step die’: p6 Carers Week: p7 Bettina gets breakfast at gunpoint! p8 It doesn’t hurt, says Darren: page 10 The Great Bees Escape: p11 NO WONDER they look so happy — mer Bishop of Chelmsford. The St they have just taken an important Mary’s 17 were: Dean, Janet and Rod Brownies go back step in their Christian lives. Barker; Daniel, Jamie, Lauren and in time: p13 These seventeen East Barnet parish- Susan Cooper; Chris and Julia Gamble; ioners along with three from the Helen Goodey; Alana, Daniel and Joey’s Quiz: p14 Church of St James, , were Lorraine Kent; Peter Kruse, Lindsay confirmed at St Mary’s on May 13 by Moriondo, Lorraine Nash and Karen Crossword: p15 the Right Reverend John Gladwin, for- Spencer. Your home and School rejoices in glowing report garden: p16&17 ST MARY'S Primary School, East had responded to a questionnaire sent out Joey’s Jokes: p18 Barnet, is one of the best of its kind in before the inspection.” the country - and that's official. The Ofsted report describes the chief Parents were summoned to a champagne strength of St Mary's as the “exemplary reception and cheered in the brilliant pastoral care that it offers. By the time spring sunshine as the governors' chair- pupils leave in year six they are confi-  man, Jeremy Alford, told them their dent, well-rounded young people, ready school had been described as to play their full part in the world beyond Guide to 'outstanding' in an Ofsted report based on school.” an exhaustive inspection before Easter. Mr Alford added: “This means that St services for Said Mr Alford: “They spent two days Mary's is one of the best schools in the talking to the children, staff and gover- country. All this is due to the incredible June and nors and came to the conclusion that this quality of the staff and the inspiration was a brilliant school. They were par- given by the head, Mrs Mel Adams.” July: p19

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IN THE RUN-UP to the General through the Holy Spirit, is lead- Election we were bombarded ing us into all truth? Of course, with promises from a whole Milestones the very idea implies that there range of political persuasions, so will be change and new develo p- it was perhaps a little ironic that ments. If the Spirit is leading us it ended up with us having to sit in politics into all truth then we have to ac- back and wait as they made cept that our grasp of the truth promises to one another in at- (such as it is) today may well be tempt to form a coalition. incomplete, may well be limited So many promises, and so much and faith and will most certainly be partial. resting on whether, in time, those promises will be fulfilled or for- as the apostles did. Our worship, Just after the election, I visited the gotten. Just as the nation was our Christian discipleship and wit- Jain Temple just outside Potters caught up in a ‘season of prom- ness as individuals and as a con- Bar, where the community were ises’, our worship and prayers gregation, are a direct result of the welcoming the Archbishop of were focused on promise. Specifi- outpouring of the Spirit at the first Canterbury. cally the promise Jesus made to Pentecost some 2000 or so years I learnt a lot more about Jainism the disciples, that once he had left ago. than I’d known previously, but I them, the Father would send the But we are still waiting on was particularly struck by one of Advocate, the Holy Spirit. the fullness of Christ’s promise. the principle teachings of this an- We don’t know how the disciples Jesus said: ‘the Father will send cient eastern religion called ANE- responded initially to that pros- [the Holy Spirit] in my name, [to] KANTAVADA, which means ‘the pect. There will certainly have teach you everything….’ To lead multiplicity of viewpoints’. been confusion and maybe even a us into all truth. Now we may or In essence this philosophy is the little scepticism and doubt – that may not be right to take our politi- humble understanding that no sin- would certainly be consistent with cians’ promises with a pinch of gle perspective on an issue con- their response to Jesus on other salt (after all it’s easy for any of us tains the whole truth, which en- occasions. to say what we intend to do, only genders a non-dogmatic approach And of course within a few verses, to discover too late that its not go- to faith and living. Jesus is telling them not to let their ing to be possible after all!). But Surely there is a similarity be- hearts be troubled, and not to be how do you respond to the tween ANEKANTAVADA and afraid. It was, for them, a time of promise of Christ to send the the promise of Jesus that the Spirit significant uncertainty. It was a Spirit to lead us into all will lead us into all truth. Because time when all they could do… truth? And what on earth might unless we are prepared to stand up was wait. that mean? and say that the Holy Spirit’s work And so we waited too, as we pre- Legislation in us (or in our congregation, pared for the celebration of Pente- c h u r c h o r d e n o m i n a t i o n cost on May 23. Of course, we Last month we came to a mile- is complete, then we must accept a weren’t waiting in the same way stone in our political history, with multiplicity of viewpoints, even electoral reform becoming the bar- when that touches the things about WHETSTONE LADIES’ CHOIR gaining tool of a hung parlia- which we care most passionately. PRESENT A ment. Such multiplicity of viewpoints is 25th But we are also at a milestone as a clearly going to be the hard- Church: the draft legislation has experience of our politicians in the Anniversary been published by Synod to enable weeks and months ahead. And it Concert women bishops within four years, will most certainly continue to be to be held in St Mary’s and the Pope has cleared a path for the experience of the Church. By Church, Church Hill Road, Anglo-Catholic traditionalists to God’s grace, it is in the gaps cre- East Barnet at 3pm on be re-grafted into the Roman ated by our difference and dis- Saturday July 10 Church. We too are possibly in a agreements that the Holy Spirit is place of scepticism and uncer- able move and lead us….If only Admission by Programme t a int y, a nd ma yb e ev en we will wait. If only we Adults £5, Children £2 doubt. And as we live in the light will listen. to include refreshments and power of Pentecost, the gospel If only we will love. Bookings: 8368 8974 challenges us and begs the ques- www.whetstoneladieschoir.com tion: Do you believe that God,

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OFSTED inspectors spent three days at St Mary’s School before Easter. They visited lessons, observed teachers, held meetings with governors, staff and pupils and talked to parents and carers. They also analysed questionnaires received from 122 families, 56 pupils and 20 members of staff. Here is a selection of the inspectors’ findings... Overall Cultural effectiveness OUT- development OUT-

Capacity for School improvement OUT- curriculum OUT-

Pupils’ Effective care enjoyment OUT- and guidance OUT-

Feeling of Engagement with safety OUT- parents and carers OUT-

Pupils’ Equality of behaviour OUT- opportunity OUT-

Healthy Community lifestyles OUT- cohesion OUT-

Spiritual Value for development OUT- money OUT- 96 PER CENT of parents and carers were found to be happy with their children’s experience at St Mary’s School. 97 PER CENT described the teaching as good. For crêpes, cakes, coffee, 94 PER CENT felt the school dealt effectively with breakfast and lunch unacceptable behaviour.

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MEET the Whetstone Ladies’ Choir, a group of friends who COMPANIONS IN SONG love to sing and perform con- certs for groups such as the Sal- the Water for Life charity, which part in a fashion week in London, vation Army, disabled organisa- will receive part of the proceeds providing a musical accompani- tions, old people’s homes and from its 25th anniversary concert ment to the parade. The choir’s public concerts. (see advertisement on page 2). repertoire is wide, including The choir, which meets on Tues- Some of the singers will be taking songs from the shows, folk songs, day afternoons from 1.30 to 3.30 part in an event in central London light classics and modern compo- at St Mary’s parish hall in Church in September, joining choirs from sitions. Conductor Jean Horn- Hill Road, East Barnet, is totally all over the country to raise funds buckle and pianist Jenny Carter self-financing and makes no for Water for Life. work very hard to achieve a high profit. This year it is sponsoring In the past, the choir has taken standard of performance. Come along and put our local coppers on the spot PCs Sarah Wigley (right) and Sheila Turney. IF YOU CARE about law and or- der, here’s a date for your diary — well in advance. It’s Saturday September 18, when our local police officers will be holding their annual open day at Brookside Methodist Church, in the small hall. Says PC Sarah Wigley, who with her colleague PC Sheila Turney is a popu- lar local figure: “Members of the East Barnet Safer Neighbourhood Team will be there from midday to meet and greet anybody who wishes to pop in and see what we have been up to. “Then from 2pm until 4pm we hold a public meeting. Anyone can come along and have their say about what our policing priorities should be or to pose a question to us and the panel.”

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SIXTEEN years of campaign- ing to have 46 names of our 1939-45 dead inscribed on East Barnet’s war memorial are at last coming to a successful con- clusion for Catherine Loveday. For thanks to publicity in the Church Hill Herald and the gen- erosity of local people, the work is being done and a dedication service is to be held at noon on Sunday July 18. But for Catherine her crusade is continuing. She is now turning her attention to the New Barnet memorial, which, like East Bar- net’s at present, bears only the Mrs Loveday receives a cheque for £500 from Roger Aitken, names of First World War casu- who marketed the sell-out 2010 East Barnet calendar. With alties. And she already has the them is Oak Hill Park Café’s Ewa Danielewicz, who is a sup- identities of more than 150 WW2 porter of the war memorial campaign. servicemen from this area who lost their lives. Money is already in the coffers. ble stamina.” Councillor Hugh The East Barnet appeal for ap- Raynor was at the open evening As well as costing a whole lot proximately £2,000, supported by with his wife and spoke in terms more than in the case of the one the Royal British Legion, was of setting up a group or commit- at the corner of Church Hill Road over-subscribed, and recently tee to spread this campaign. and East Barnet Road, the New Catherine was overjoyed by two Barnet memorial, in Station Anyone wishing to donate to substantial donations. Road, has virtually no empty the New Barnet memorial fund space on its surface. This prob- The first was from Roger Aitken, can get further details by tele- lem could possibly be overcome a council election candidate who phone on 8361 5823 or by by the placing of an inscribed produced the sell-out 2010 East email at this address: boulder beside the cross. Barnet calendar. Roger gave [email protected] Catherine a cheque for £500 and was warmly thanked for his con- PRESCRIPTIONS siderable efforts in having the calendars printed and distributed. 80 per cent of prescriptions are for repeat medication. If this is your The next day Catherine was a case, we can make life a lot easier. guest at an open evening at the One call to headquarters of 1314 (East Bar- BRAND RUSSELL in the net) Air Training Corps, where she received a cheque for £600. Village is all you need. We will arrange for your This sum was raised by four ca- medication, collect and dispense dets — Tessa Beyersdorff, and if necessary deliver it to you. Louise Day, Stephanie Gullon The pharmacist will be happy to and Erene Procopiou — who last discuss any questions. You can winter completed a gruelling 57- order by phone, fax or e-mail. mile hike in below-zero tempera- For more information - ture in Poland and Germany. “What a marvellous effort,” en- 8449 0909 thused Catherine. “What incredi-

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We must accept CHANGE OR DIE today’s crucial

COME writers and critics who prophesize with your pen challenge to Keep your eyes wide the chance won't come again Don't speak too soon for the wheel's still in spin keep the And there's no tellin' who that it's namin' Church alive For the loser now will be later to win For the times they are a-changin'. (Bob Dylan song) By MARTIN HORTON

JESUS asked the man by the Pool face the required changes? the world is changing all the time, of Bethesda (John 5: 1-9): Do you Nobody likes change. I don’t and we have to find new ways of want to be made well? like change, ask Kathy. The sharing God’s love with the people And then came the unasked ques- older we get, the less we want to of today. tion: And, are you prepared to change our ingrained habits, but The Church in this country is not refusal to change can result in fighting fit, fewer people go to slow death. church on a regular basis. Eventu- If you plough the same furrow ally it will die, unless we attract year after year, the furrow be- new members. comes a rut and you’re stuck in To do that, we must share with it. But sometimes we have to them the gospel that God loves RESIDENTIAL SALES change, we have to push at the them, and let them experience & LETTINGS boundaries. God’s love in our fellowship. And The final sentence of John 5: 1-9 in doing this, we will find the fire IN BARNET AND is – N o w that day was a sab- of our own faith rekindled. SURROUNDING b a t h . Jesus asked the paralysed man, Do AREAS Jesus certainly was pushing at you want to be made well? He the boundaries that existed in his still asks the same question of the 8440 6449 own time, as healing was con- Church today. Of me and of you. 10 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, sidered to be work, and work And if our answer is yes, we have Herts EN4 8TB was forbidden on the Sabbath to accept the challenge of change, www.chaslowe.com for a good Jew. and then stand up and walk and [email protected] 1010 The gospel is unchanging, but accept the resultant changes.

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BARNET Carers Centre is There are almost six million carers in the UK to- poised to celebrate Carers Week day. One in ten adults in the UK is a carer. Thirteen from June 14 to 20. million people can expect to become carers in the There are 28,000 carers in Barnet next decade. Over one in five — or 1.2 million — and 1,000 of them are under 18. carers spends over 50 hours a week on their caring Often becoming a carer can mean responsibilities. a life of poverty, ill health and isolation. Forty-two per cent of carers are men. Through the work that carers un- dertake they save the NHS a stag- The peak age for caring is 45-64. Of the 15.2 mil- Chief executive lion employees aged 16-74 in full-time work, 1.6 mil- gering £15,260 a year each. Sadly, Diane Williams only 15 per cent seek any kind of lion provide at least some unpaid care — 144,000 help or support to help cope with this demanding job. provide 50 or more hours a week. Many do not realise that the term “carer” applies to More than 80 per cent of Carers say that caring them. has had an adverse impact on their health. Barnet Carers Centre, based in North , is a member of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers na- It is estimated carers save the country £87 billion tional network and is a registered charity which offers each year, yet the decision to care can mean a com- one-to-one counselling, advice and information, and mitment to future poverty. Many give up an income, breaks to carers living and working in Barnet. future employment prospects and pension rights to Diane Williams, the chief executive, says: “We cele- become a carer. brate Carers Week each year with a programme of events and activities which provide opportunities for carers to meet others and also to have some time away from their caring role. “We also work hard to raise the profile of carers in the community because so many are not aware of Established over 100 years what rights and entitlements they have to support. A community club catering for all “Five hundred ‘hidden’ carers a year register with the centre but we know there are around 9,000 people ages, all abilities, all disciplines. each year who become a carer, so there is still a lot of Contact Steve Harris work to be done.” 020 8368 6754 FUND-RAISING is vital to the centre and a spon- 07976 940 366 sored walk is being organised for June 13. Anyone who would like to join the walk or find out about [email protected] other events during Carers Week, please call the Visit our website centre by telephone on 8343 9698 or send an email www.barnetathletics.org to [email protected]

East Barnet Parish Residents Association (incorporating Friends of Oak Hill Park) Web: eastbarnet.org e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 020 8441 8096 We invite all residents to join our association. We continually monitor planning applications and have successfully rejected mobile phone masts, unsuitable housing developments, and a floodlit golf driving range in the park. We have helped keep post offices open, and encouraged better law and order, better recreation facilities… The more members we have the more important we can be. Membership is only £2 per year per household, and includes four newsletters a year and full access to the website. 0610

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Bettina B reakfast at gunpoint was not a dream holiday!

PERFECT HOLIDAYS have a land, where I opened my window admit. None of us had been in a strange habit: they somehow in the morning and saw a dead similar situation before, I guess, slip out of your memory. man lying right in front of my and we must have looked at him Those lazy days on the beach are nose in the flower bed, with a like a herd of cows, still munching just so blissfully wonderful that in white chalk line around him and our toast in disbelief. hindsight one day seems like the the police all over the place. I was Finally one of the guests got his other – you might even get con- even interviewed by the inspector, breath back and convinced him fused about totally different sum- so how can I ever forget that? somehow to drop the revolver and mers. After a while, they seem all Another most memorable summer tell us what this was all about. the same. trip led me to the beautiful island And he did. He put the revolver But add a dirty hotel room to the on a table and told us that his wife picture, or a holidaymaker from had secretly left him during the hell on the balcony next to yours, This lovesick night with some male hotel guest, and you will instantly remember. and that he had seen red. Even better: these stories make a hotel boss He apologised BIG TIME and great topic at every dinner party. promised to seek help and sell the (“There was this terrible smell in was going to gun. our holiday villa and, guess what: there was a dead rat under the shoot us all... I’ll never forget the holiday in bed!”) Spain where we had an ants’ path leading through the room straight One of the holidays I most vividly of Sylt, where I stayed in a small to the bin in the bathroom, with remember was the one in Switzer- family-run hotel close to the terrible music hammering “♪♫ beach. Eviva Espana!♫♪” from each and SUMMER The first mishap was when the every loudspeaker throughout the cleaning lady locked me into my night. SOULSTICE 4 room, and I had to lean out of the I also won’t forget the mouse Saturday June 19 window to call for help – which I which innocently crept into the Tickets now available found highly embarrassing at the dining room of this posh hotel in a time. Adults £10 in advance (£15 on Swiss ski resort, and all the ele- the day) A few days later came the second gant ladies screaming and jump- shock: I was just sitting in the Under 18s £5 - U5's FREE ing on to their chairs. breakfast room eating my toast, A vivid memory is of a creepy Another family fun day out in the which had been served by the hotel in Austria, where Chris and I splendid surroundings of Old owner of the hotel instead of his found ourselves to be the only Elizabethans’ Memorial Fields, wife this morning, when he sud- guests. There was not even a re- kicking off at 2pm. In aid of denly pulled a revolver out of no- ceptionist, but a note for us by the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. where and threatened to shoot us door with the keys. The house – [email protected] all (me and the other guests). an old villa – was dark and fur- We were quite speechless, I must nished with red velvet sofas  07540 328313 0409

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and blackamoor figures THE holding dusty lampshades. OSTEOPATHIC When I had to go to the bath- room at night through these CLINIC spooky corridors, I could Est. 40 years have died for fear. There was a blackamoor All musculo-skeletal problems lurking behind every corner, OSTEOPATHY PHYSIOTHERAPY MASSAGE COUNSELLING

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By MIKE PEARCE LET’S get one thing straight. Being a dyed in the wool coward, I’m not a big fan of boxing. “All that pain,” I wince to East Barnet’s pet pugilist Darren Barker. “All those cauliflower ears and squashed up noses...” Darren smiles. “Being hit doesn’t hurt as much as you might think. When you’re giving and taking punches in the ring there’s so much adrenalin coursing around your body that you hardly feel a thing. Except, that is, when you take a tough blow in the midriff. That can really wind you.” Hmm… just as well I was only joking when we posed for a fun picture recently. In any case, I Editor meets ’ead ’itter! ‘Dazzling’ would hardly have risked scratch- Darren Barker, like his family, is a ing my fist on his designer stubble! regular reader of the Church Hill Herald. Darren is the reigning European, British and Commonwealth mid- dleweight champion. Among ex- So will it be today East Barnet, a sec! Give the lad a chance and let perts on the noble art of self de- tomorrow the world? Will him take a step at a time — next on fence he is noted for his out- ‘Dazzling’ Darren one day join the the cards will be a defence of his standing technical skills and box- glittering hall of fame that includes European crown. Then he can ing brain. He is also very, very legendary middleweight boxers think seriously about an assault on tough and has won all of his 22 like Jack Dempsey, Sugar Ray the sport’s global summit. professional fights, 14 of them by Robinson, Randolph Turpin, Terry As I wrote last month in my review knockouts. Downes and Alan Minter? Hold on of his latest fight, Darren has a strong Christian background, not ST MARY’S INDEPENDENT GREEK least in his boxing stable down at the renowned Repton club in the SCHOOL East End. His team there even have St Mary’s CE Primary School, Littlegrove, East Barnet, EN4 8SR a religious theme on their t-shirts: a reference to Psalm 27 and its confi-  Classes from 4 years old (nursery) to GCSE dent words: “The Lord is my light  Greek language tuition and traditional dancing and my salvation, I will fear no  Outstanding teaching / Excellent results one.”  Very small class sizes and secure premises And recently our local hero was at  Family friendly environment St Mary’s when three members of his family were confirmed: grand-  Extremely affordable fees and free trial available parents Janet and Rod and uncle (Saturdays 2.00pm – 6.00pm) Dean. They were among twenty church members taking this impor- Please call Joanna Christophi tant step in faith (see front page)..  07720 293200 So let’s all confirm our faith in Company Reg. No. 3128223 Charity Reg. No.1057955 Dazzling Darren!

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AND SO another football season Leaving the ground after the game draws to a close, and the Barnet breathe the feeling of relief was palpable, thoughts of fans nationwide turn as we looked forward to another to the sunnier climes of South a sigh of relief season of league football at Under- Africa. hill and, whatever the summer Meanwhile, at Underhill on May 8, as Grimsby brings in terms of World Cup ex- the thoughts of those hardy souls citement (Rooney’s metatarsal per- who have watched the Bees all go for a Burton mitting!) it will struggle to top the season were very much directed exhilaration I felt at the Bees se- towards the past six months, and curing their league status. how we had found ourselves in a proached the Rochdale encounter STEPHEN CRANFIELD relegation dogfight. Few could knowing that we were still very have thought, when we won 3-1 at much in charge of our own destiny Northampton in October, that we and not, like our rivals up the A1, Open church would be going into the last game waiting for it to take over! EAST BARNET Parish of the season with our league As the Rochdale game wore on it Church is open to visitors status very much still in the bal- became clear that Barnet would on Saturdays from 10am to ance. Underhill on that final day escape the relegation trapdoor, as 2pm. was no place for those of a nervous Burton, a famous brewing town, Come and explore Barnet’s disposition! delivered a result guaranteed to oldest building, which satisfy the Barnet fans even more Paul Fairclough, brought in to dates from 1080. Our than their beer, by beating our rele- manage the Bees for the last two church and churchyard games of the season, had made an gation rivals, Grimsby, 3-0. Albert instant positive impact in his first Jarrett put the seal on a good day are full of local history, game in charge. Even though we by scoring the Bees’ winner near both religious and social. eventually lost that match, we ap- the end. Admission is free. East Barnet Community Festival 2010 July 2-4 in Oak Hill Park Music Dance Sports COME AND JOIN THE PARTY!

THEATRE IN THE PARK Whether you are an artist, sponsor or just plain spectator there is an opportunity for Sundays in the Green arena, y ou to participate in the largest free music Oak Hill Park and dance festival in North London. June 6: James and the Giant Peach June 13: The Merchant of Venice East Barnet Community Festival June 20: Great Expectations (an independent charity) June 27: Teddy Bears Picnic with Poz the c/o 21 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, Clown EN4 8SY July 11: The Taming of the Shrew 07071 781 745 July 18: Macbeth [email protected] August 1: Romeo and Juliet www.eastbarnetfestival.org.uk

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THE AWARD of an outstanding the answer, look no further than inspectors’ report, as reported As I See It t h e Ofsted report, which describes on the front page, came as no its chief strength as the surprise to those of us who know “exemplary pastoral care that it St Mary’s School well. offers. By the time pupils leave in Having worked there in a volun- By Editor Mike Pearce year six they are confident, well- tary capacity, I was already aware rounded young people, ready to of the high standards achieved in None of us likes the chore of fill- play their full part in the world every department. And as I sipped ing in forms, yet the inspectors beyond school.” a glass of Bucks Fizz and basked received 122 completed question- In other words — my words — St in a tiny bit of reflected glory on naires from parents and carers. Mary’s is a faith school. And the hearing governors’ chief Jeremy Considering the fact that there are faith that puts it at the top of the Alford tell pupils: “St Mary’s many siblings among the school’s pile is Christianity. It’s as simple school is one of the best in the 207 pupils, this is a high figure. as that. country,” I thought of all the And while we’re on figures, an- lovely kids and super teachers I other statistic bears out Mr Al- RECTOR Richard recently told had met there over the years. ford’s “one of the best in the coun- my young pal Sean Payne and And the parents! For it is in the try” remark. In a national survey, me (Arsenal fans) that God was home that excellence begins. And only thirteen per cent of primary a West Ham supporter. you can tell from the Ofsted report schools rated an ‘outstanding’ Not surprising I suppose, coming that the tremendous work done by judgment. from an Eastender. But looking at the Friends of St Mary’s bears So let’s ask the big question: why the way the Hammers escaped bounteous fruit within the school. is St Mary’s school so good? For relegation by the skin of their teeth, perhaps the slogan ‘Jesus saves’ takes on a new meaning. Too much clutter? I reckon that the Good Lord must have a soft spot for the Bees too! We help turn your house into a See how a fanatical Barnet sup- feelgood home. porter feels on the previous page. Village Jewellers Call us NOW on 07800 66 57 51 Jewellery Repair Specialists

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(WITHOUT A TARDIS...) TIME TRAVEL

AS PART of their movement’s Lucy P: I liked it a lot, but most of centenary celebrations, 200 Brownies tell all I liked the cleansing hands and Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and the puffles we made; mine was other Guiding members in Bar- how they called Harold. I also liked the net joined to travel back in time, sticky glue!!! visiting each decade since went back a Olivia: I liked it when we made Girlguiding was formed and try- the owls and Eva went on stage. I ing out some of the activities our called my owl Blue because he former members enjoyed during hundred was blue. those times. Abbie: I made a red owl and a The Brownies’ activities included years table decoration. I liked the col- keep fit exercises from 1926; mak- ouring in and the singing. There ing wool owls, 1957; making were lots of Brownies there. “lolly dollies”, 1959; semaphore, and I answered a really important Lucy A: I enjoyed making the 1968; knowing how the Union question. puffles, colouring the flags, laying Flag is made up, 1980; laying a Amy R: I enjoyed making the the table and lots more at the Time table, making a table decoration owls and I enjoyed the show. Travel activity!!!! and writing an invitation, 1987. Chloe: I liked making the stringy Amy W: I liked it when Eva went They were also able to enjoy Rain- puffles; they looked funny. It was on the stage. bow and Guide activities. At the really fun. I enjoyed colouring in end of the afternoon, a show was the Union Jack. I had a good time. Pauline (Trefoil Guild member helping the Rainbows with their held on the stage at Ewen Hall in Porter: What I especially liked at activities): I was very tired, but which each cast member was Time Travel was laying the table, thoroughly enjoyed it. dressed in the appropriate Guiding and making your hands feel uniform of the decade she intro- smooth. Guiders: My poor feet. I need a duced. One of our Young Leaders, cuppa. Can we go home now? Eva, was chosen to take part. Colouring Wasn’t it great! Here’s what some Brownies said: Anne Malloy, Anna-Maria: I enjoyed the whole Brownie Guider Lorien: I loved it! I made an owl afternoon, but my 2 favourite things were the play and making the owls. We are MATHS Victoria: I really enjoyed making BARNET FUCHSIA/ the stringy owls and ballerinas. I PELARGONIUM liked laying the table: well, all of it TUITION was good; I had a good time. SOCIETY A group of enthusiasts who meet SECONDARY SCHOOL Josie: I enjoyed making the puf- fles, they were funny and cute. I on the second Monday of the MATHS TEACHER WITH also liked colouring the flags and month at Brookside Methodist 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE laying the table for dinner. Church Hall (corner of Cat Hill and Church Hill Road) from 8 to OFFERING TUITION Lucy G: I really enjoyed making 10pm. IN ALL KEY STAGES the owls out of string. The play at the end was fun; altogether it was Guest speakers and shows in AND ABILITIES. great. June and July. We are seeking new members. If interested, TO FIND OUT MORE Holly: At Time Travel we made wool owls. We laid the table and please contact Alan Gregory PLEASE CALL EILEEN made table decorations and lots, on 8346 6101 or come to one of our meetings. 0510 ON 07885 476445 lots more!!

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Now for a few New Testament Some questions about June… JOEY O’REILLY’s Herald Quiz questions (nothing whatsoever 1: The song “June is bustin’ out Donald Duck to do with June!)… all over” comes from which Rod- doesn’t look a 14: Who wrote The Acts of the gers and Hammerstein musical? day older than when he came Apostles? 2: Which US politician was assas- into the world: 15: Who replaced Judas Iscariot in sinated on June 5, 1968? see Question 6 the twelve Apostles? 3: And which Austrian aristocrat 16: What is the name of the day suffered a similar fate on June 28, on which the disciples received 1914? the Holy Spirit? 4: Which member of the British 17: Who was the first Christian Royal Family was born on June martyr? 10, 1921? 10: An important date for school 18: How was he killed… 5: On June 15, 1215 King John kids: what came into being on was forced to sign a famous docu- June 20, 1984? 19: And who held the coats of the ment. What was it called? men who killed him? 11: This actress is 6: Donald Duck’s official called June: what is 20: Where was the man in the pre- ‘birthday’ is on June 9. In which her surname? vious question going when he was year was he ‘born’? struck blind? 7: What happened to boxer Mu- 21: Jesus said you should never hammad Ali on June 20, 1967? put new wine in old leather bot- 12: “Oh they say when you marry tles. Why? 8: America declared war on Brit- in June, you’re a bride all your ain on June 18 in which year? 22: In the parable of the Good life.” This song is featured in Samaritan, where was the man 9: What was the name of the place which musical? heading when he was robbed? where General Custer and his cav- 13: Which major sporting event alry were massacred on June 25, starts in Johannesburg on June 11? Answers: page 18 1876?

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AN OLD VICAR was dying. He sent a message for his bank manager and his solicitor, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bed- room. As they entered the room, the priest held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of the bed. He grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled, and stared at the ceiling. For a time, no one said anything. Both the banker and lawyer were touched and flat- tered that the clergyman would ask them to be with A MINISTER told his congregation, “Next him during his final moments. They were also puz- week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. zled; he had never given them any indication that he To help you understand my sermon, I want particularly liked either of them. They both remem- you all to read Mark 17.” bered his many long, uncomfortable sermons about The following Sunday, as he prepared to de- greed, covetousness, and avaricious behaviour that liver his sermon, the minister asked for a made them squirm in their seats. show of hands. He wanted to know how Finally, the banker asked: “Vicar, why did you ask us many had read Mark 17. Every hand went to come?” up. The old man mustered up his strength and then said The minister smiled and said, “Mark has weakly, “Jesus died between two thieves, and that's only 16 chapters. I will now proceed with my how I want to go.” sermon on the sin of lying.”

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Acupuncture is a jab well approached in a group to ask these questions: “Aren’t you afraid? Con- done. cerned? Worried that this man, who said when he died he would dig his way up and out of the grave to come back and haunt you for the rest of your life, will really do so?” LEARN The widow put down her drink and said, “Let the old so-and-so dig. I had him buried upside down.” TO L DRIVE Joey’s Quiz answers Crossword solution Learning to drive can be 1: Carousel. 2: Robert Kennedy. Across nerve-wracking. 3: Franz Ferdinand. 4: Prince Philip. 1 California 7 Albania 8 Basal 5: Magna Carta. 6: 1934. 10 Austria 11 Index 12 Azores Maybe I can help. 7: He was convicted of refusing to be 15 Ashram 17 Costa 18 Allegro I specialise in nervous d rafted into the armed services. 21 Roost 22 Regular 8: 1812. 9: Little bighorn. pupils. 9: GCSE exams. 11: Whitfield. 23 Seychelles Friendly, patient and 1 2 : S even Brides for Seven Brothers. Down approved driving instructor 13: The football World Cup. 14: Saint 1 Cubes 2 Lunar 3 Fracas 4 Rabbits 5 Insider 6 Madagascar in this area Luke. 15: Matthias. 16: Pentecost. 17: Saint Stephen. 18: By stoning. 9 Luxembourg 13 Onshore Please call JOHN 19: Saul (who later became Saint Paul). 14 Elastic 16 Barrie 19 Legal 20: To Damascus. 21: It bursts them. 20 Gales 0777 6366437 22: To Jericho.

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St Mary’s Church, East Barnet Bible story with 10.30 to 11.30am, on song, prayer June 10 &17, July 1 &15 Toddler and play Praise Under-fives and their A relaxed service parents/carers are invited to with time join us for praise, play and for play and chat. chat. Contact Becky You are welcome to come (and Leach for info: bring your friends). 0780 653 0656

From the Parish St Mary’s School. East Barnet registers Wild West Summer Fayre BAPTISMS June 26, 12-3pm April 18 Sophie Mayes April 25 Lara Dionissiou Children’s fancy dress Fergus Comrie competition FUNERALS Arthur Eva with Wild West theme Suel Green DonPrice Panning for Gold Coke-o-nut Shy Bella Murray Cactus Hoopla Plant stall Baby Mason Gannon Home Produce Bouncy Castle Baby Thomas Nanzer Doris Draper Face Painting Beat the Goalie Kathleen Kingsmill BBQ Tombolas FUN FOR ALL! Margaret Harwood

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Baptisms and weddings may be booked through the At your service... parish office, telephone 8361 7524 (address below).

RECTOR (PARISH PRIEST) ASSOCIATE MINISTER (Methodist) The Revd Richard Watson The Revd Colin Smith The Rectory, 136 Church Hill Road, EN4 8XD 18 Granville Road, Barnet EN5 4DU Tel: 8368 3840 Tel: 8449 8386 [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] PARISH CO-ORDINATOR: Mrs Anne Kruse ASSISTANT CURATE Parish Office/Church Hall, The Revd Becky Leach 54 Church Hill Road, EN4 8TA. Mon-Fri 10am-noon Tel: 07806 530656 Tel: 8361 7524 [email protected] [email protected]

READER (LAY MINISTER) CHURCHWARDENS: Mr Martin Horton, Mr Jon Simpson 8361 7030. 38 West Walk, EN4 8NU Mrs Chris Mears 8368 6200. Tel: 8368 6341 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Mr Andrew Earwaker, . Tel: 8591 8212 Mobile: 07518 277 056 Church website: stmarys-eastbarnet.org.uk [email protected] Church Hill ALAN K. Herald JACKSON Editors Chartered Mike Pearce Accountant 8361 5823 [email protected] 63 Church Hill Road Bettina von Cossel East Barnet EN4 8SY 8440 7299 [email protected] Tel: 020 8441 556 Fax: 020 8441 3694 Advertising Manager Anna Baines-Holmes 8441 6438 BARNET AND DISTRICT [email protected] HOLIDAY CANCERLINK Advertisement rates available on request. VILLA IN (Registered Charity No: 1015061) Information and Emotional Support Please note: Views expressed WESTERN for people with cancer and their relatives. in this publication are not PORTUGAL Meetings: Mary Immaculate and St. necessarily those of East Child-friendly villa on the Silver Gregory The Great, 82 Union Street, Barnet Parish Church. Coast with own heatable pool, 4 Barnet. Every Wednesday 1.30-4pm. Advertisements are accepted double bedrooms sleeping eight Therapies available include: Healing, in good faith, but St Mary’s plus two cots, fitted to a high Reflexology, Manicure, Church is not responsible for specification. Just a stroll to superb Physiotherapy beaches, shops and restaurants. Contact: their content and cannot be Booking now from £600 per week. Eve 0208 446 3104 involved in any dispute Phone 8368 9380 for details. or Margaret 01707 708022 0110 arising from them.

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