Boulton St Marys Church All Contributions Greatly Received

Boulton St Marys Church All Contributions greatly received

1 Welcome to the editors piece, We would like to use this space to ask for future submissions, whether it be a funny antidote, a colour page or a serious letter; we want to hear from you. Teresa and myself are putting together some ideas for a new format and re- structure of our quarterly magazine. We want to make it more readable, more informative and more of what you want to see. The last few additions have begun to see some changes with Spotlight, Pet corner and the artist corner. Would you like your birthday putting into our birthday page? Do you have activity ideas that we can put in for both adults and children? Come next edition we will have a new email address but please continue to email me on [email protected] until then Thank you Lisa W and Teresa

2 Adapting and Keeping Faith When the lockdown began, at first I thought, ok more time to do my crafts. Then the realisation of this enforced solitary hit me. I couldn’t seek advice, show and tell with others. Being shielded, who can help with shopping, who can I talk my worries with? Through endless prayer and faith in God, eventually there became solutions. The greatest loss for me is being embraced. Unable to embrace family, loved ones and friends. Then in quiet meditation, I felt our Heavenly Father’s embrace and heard His words of comfort. Through prayer, I ask Him to embrace everyone lovingly in this extremely troubled time. God conquers all, so in time, He will conquer this new evil. Eventually, my problems were dispersed. I was pointed to government food and medication delivery schemes. A message informing me of allocated pastoral members available to chat to by text and phone conversations. These people are living angels of mercy empowered by Jesus Christ. Despite their tribulations and trials, they put others in need first. Marie Hall is my main link and I can’t sing out my praise for her enough, doing weekly excursions to stores for myself, Alan and many others. Lisa W, Lisa O, Cheryl and Sue also have helped. Lisa O delivered the Word for Today and parish magazine, thus, keeping us in contact with our loving church family. This social distancing, we must adhere to, is now the way to love one another and to protect all of us. Through God’s love, the hugs of gratitude, comfort and joy are now given Spir- itually. There is no greater love than this. Thursday nights at 8 p.m., along with the NHS and emergency workers, I ap- plaud my church warden and pastoral team, as they participate in this battle. God Bless you all Elaine Hicklin

3 YOUR TREASURER

This time last year I was determined to step down as Treasurer as I really feel I have done my service and our once messy accounts are now in fine order. However when it was announced that we would be moving into an indefinite period of vacancy I knew I couldn’t just walk away as the Archdeacon had suggested to me (apparently that’s the only way you ever get to give it up!!) and I vowed to stay for at least a further year. Just walking away isn’t really my way of doing things. As it has turned out this year has become an interesting year as Treasurer. The job is slightly easier because there has been less happening, so we haven’t needed to bank weekly and input all the associat- ed data. There has also been some reduction in the expenses as none of the groups are meeting and we have not needed to replenish supplies for services, cleaning and refreshments as frequently. There has however been some juggling taking place to keep our main account in the black and I have not been able to pay our share of the Common Fund every month simply because we have not had the money available. I am not sure how the rest of the year is going to be as part of our balanced budget is down to fund raising and at present all the wonderful events we had planned (afternoon tea, fish and chips quiz night, visiting choir) have fallen by the wayside. However I am hopeful that we will be able to do at least something towards the end of the year to ease the situation. It is also sad that we have not been able to help charities as we would normally as Saturday Coffee Mornings have also been off the calen- dar. I do not despair though as somehow money did arrive in time to meet the £4000.00 insurance pay- ment and my grateful thanks go to all those who did manage to get their envelopes in during “lockdown” and even more so to those who set up direct payments to the bank account. If you would like to make an online donation or set up your own regular giving this way then the church account details are printed below: Account Name: PCC Boulton St Marys Sort Code: 40-19-37 Account Number: 31383779 Corinthians 9 verse 7 says “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” I hope the idea of giving generously to the work of this church fills your heart with cheer as it does mine. I also pray that God will stir someone’s heart to take on the role of Treasurer with equal cheerfulness as just walking away really isn’t my thing. Cheryl Baxter

4 5 Hi my name is Kez,

I’m a 13 year old Jack Russell/Terrier cross,

I’ve been with my humans Skye and Amber for 6 Years.

I enjoy chasing after pigeons in the garden, eating guinea pig poo and playing fetch and trips to the seaside.

My favourite food is Pancakes (I am always very excited for pancake day!) and I’m particularly fond of cheese!

I am getting a little old and creaky now and enjoy snug- gling up on the sofa.

Do you have a Parish Pet?

Would you like him/her to feature in a future edition?

Let us know via the email address at the back of the magazine.

6 7 Remembering our Sister in Heaven.

It would simply not be right for this magazine to come out without some mention of our beloved Celia. She was such a big part of the ministry here for so many years and a good friend to all of us. She was a fountain of sound Christian advice over- flowing with the love of Jesus; she made us all smile with her funny antics and stories; she brought light to any gathering with her beautiful smile.

There will definitely be a time (not too far away I hope) when we will all gather together in the church to remember her by singing the songs she loved the most and sharing our own memories. For now though, I include the words put together by her family, that were shared at her funeral by her son-in-law, David Hoskins.

Celia Mansey was born 18th September 1934 to Walter Ernest Mansey and Emma Mansey (nee Pickering) on Harvey Road in Alvaston Derby before later moving to Mackworth. She was from a large family and was 7th of 9 children. She was quite academic and passed her 11+ but the family could not afford for her to go to grammar school, so she went to Reginald Street School for Girls in the Rose Hill area of Derby.

From school and throughout her adult life, Celia had various jobs, and at times circumstances dictated she worked more than one job for the benefit of her family. This included working as a cleaner, a lollipop lady (with her donated police wel- lies) and working for the NHS, recording medical statistics which she did up until her retirement.

She met and later married Francis William Walters, otherwise known as Bill in 1957 at Mackworth Congregational Church in Derby. They found that they were not able to have children and so they adopted two babies, namely Hayley Georgina Em- ma and Richard David. These two meant the world to Celia. She loved them dearly and was immensely proud of them both, from them coming into her life and up to her end. She was full of love for her three grandchildren, Robert, Rebecca and Amelia that she adored and fussed over. Celia also loved her many siblings and was always keen for any opportunity to have big family get togethers.

Celia was a trail blazer and passed her driving test on the 12th July 1974. On that heroic day of getting her driving licence, she knocked over the neighbour’s fence separating their two drives and a week later she got her mini to kiss the garage doors damaging the head lights. On another occasion the car rolled backwards and hit the opposite neighbours garden wall. Parking was not her strong suit. On many occasions, she would take Hayley, Richard, Auntie Margaret, Michael, Michelle and Darren in the mini to Dovedale. On one occasion, actually stalling the engine in the middle of a ford.

Celia was a regional secretary of the bereavement charity Cruise. She was invited to meet the Queen at a royal garden par- ty. She was overjoyed at this as she was a devout royalist. Later on, in 2010, she met the Queen again with Richard to re- ceive Maundy money at Derby Cathedral. She dined out on those experiences for many years afterwards. She adored the Queen and had many books and magazines on the Queen and the royal family.

In fact, there were many things that Celia loved in her life, in particular sugared almonds, Cadbury’s Black Magic chocolates were two stand outs. However, there were two particular loves in Celia’s life. One was her family and the other was the church. In the early days, she was active in the church with the Young Wives group who raised money for the church. She brought Richard and Hayley into the church including them in many of the family activities including Sunday School, the church choir for Hayley as well as going on many church holidays that allowed many members to have holidays when re- sources were scarce. On one occasion they went to Langton and came back with 6 golden Labrador puppies that needed homing. Celia ran the Sunday School for some time and also the holiday club at Littleover Methodist Church for many years before later going on to run the holiday club at Boulton St. Marys when living at Shelton Lock. In 1979, while at St. Peter’s Littleover, Celia trained as a lay reader with Betty Barber and Neil Palmer. Celia had faith in the salvation of Jesus Christ that was rock solid. She supported many people in their own spiritual journey.

8 In fact, Celia had no fear of passing over. For her, it was merely a transition to be one with her Lord and to be in the presence of her loved ones that had passed before her.

As part of her faith and her love of her family, Christmas was always a special time for the giving of gifts. Her Christmas pre- sents were a thing of legend. They were frequently packed in recycled Christmas paper and boxes. Her gift ideas were creative to say the least including one year with two chocolate teapots for Rebecca and Amelia and a pullover for Richard that would keep a Peugeot 205 cosy in the winter.

When kidney failure struck in 2018, the stoicism of the wartime generation, her faith in God, the magnificent PD department and her wonderful neighbours Noreen and Joyce, literally kept her going. In fact, she was determined to get to Cornwall to see Hayley’s new home but alas that was not to be.

Celia lived a full life that was full of love, lived well. She is beyond pain and distress and is with her Lord.

9 THE HISTORY OF BOULTON ST MARY’S CHURCH TAKEN FROM THE BOOKLET “IN GOOD FAITH” BY THE LATE JOHN BLAYLOCK

(In 1922, the Rev’d Harold Spencer, Curate of Boulton St Mary’s, wrote as follows, This heritage of ours is of Norman origin. It was built before the year 1100. An expert reporting on the church in 1869 says “It is quite clear that in the 11th Century there was a Norman church here of very small proportions, as the south doorway, and part of the nave and chancel of this date remain. It is quite possible that this Norman church was built on the site of a Saxon church. Saxon churches were built of wood, and were burned down by the Norman conquerors, many being doubtless replaced by stone buildings.”) Following the defeat of the Saxon King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 life in England changed quite markedly. England was in effect under new management. The feudal system of government was im- posed which meant that all land in the first instance belonged to the King. The land was then gifted or leased to knights, earls and barons who became the local governors loyal to the King. In general a Saxon landholder was replaced by a Norman lord of the manor. The Domes- day Survey or Domesday Book as it is usually called was compiled on the instructions of King William the Conqueror. The King wished to know how much land was held by each landholder together with details of people, ploughs, woodland and meadow. Perhaps more im- portantly the value of the property was to be stated. The book is in re- ality an inventory of the King’s possessions and was completed in the year 1086. Strangely there was not apparently a specified requirement to include churches and priests in the survey and this has caused some inconsistencies.

10 In Alvaston for example a church and a priest are recorded but at Morley there is no mention of a church when there is evidence to suggest one existed. There is no mention of a church within the manor of Boulton in 1086 and all the available evidence would suggest that this is the truth, but because of the inconsistencies of the Domesday Survey it is best to keep an open mind. Exactly when the building of the church first started and how long it took to build is not known but the earliest record was circa 1220 when the church at Boulton was dedicated.

To be continued….

11 Church warden Lisa Walsh 493235 Verger for Funeral & Churchyard Valerie Potts 754502 And Emergency Foodbank Treasurer Cheryl Baxter 574645 PCC Secretary & Policy Admin Lisa Ollerenshaw 574450 Diocese Safeguarding Team Diocese 01332 388678 Child Safeguarding Officer Bsm 07376929370 Adult Safeguarding Officer Bsm 07376929331

Community Centre Bookings Grant Wright 679600 Children and Youth Groups Footprints Lisa Walsh 07368133098 Route 66 (Sunday School) Rachael Brown 07752451057 F.R.O.G. (Youth fellowship) Cheryl Baxter 574645 Family Fun Saturdays Zac Walsh 07913120785 Adult Fellowship Groups Sister Act Lisa Walsh 07368133098 Men Behaving Acceptably Zac Walsh 07913120785 Wednesday Group Mary Cross 571945

12 Boulton/Alvaston Uniformed Organisations

137th St Mary’s Beavers Alan Seagrave 07968415854 at the Community Centre

137th St Mary’s Cubs Zac Walsh 07913120785 at the Community Centre 137th St Mary’s Scouts Maureen Burgoyne 731129 at the Community Centre

172nd Beavers Carolyne Edwards 07806449393

172nd Cubs Jonathan Hithersay 07871981246

172nd Scouts Dave Thompson 07967668008

Monday 9.45am—12.45 Livewell 3.45pm United Dance 7.00pm Artemis Archery Group Tuesday Footprints Parent, Baby & Toddler Group inc. Breakfast Café 9am-11.30am 4pm United Dance Alvaston Ladies 2:00pm (second Tuesday) Women’s institute 2:00pm (4th Tuesday) Wednesday 4:30pm Livewell St Mary’s Wednesday Group 2.00pm-4.00pm ( 2nd/4th Wednesday ) Thursday 6pm Footlights Tap 8pm L&B Line Dance Friday 5.30-9.00pm 137th St Mary’s Beaver/Cub/Scouts Saturday ** Check for Availability **

****Currently the Community Centre is closed, please check before attending any events, Thank You****

Derby City Council 01332 293111 Derbyshire County Council 01332 01629 533190 Derbyshire Police Call: 101 Royal Derby Hospital 01332 340131 Alvaston Medical Centre 01332574487 Alvaston Library 01332 718140 Boulton Sure Start Children’s Centre 01332 574902 Derby County FC 08714 721884 Derby Museums 01332 641901 Derby Live 01332 255800 Community Action Derby 01332 227743 Alcoholics Anonymous 01159 417100 National Gambling Helpline 08088 020133

Covid-19 Contact numbers Silverline: 0800 4 70 80 90—for older people confidential helpline Domestic Violence: 0808 802 3333 Samaritans: 116 123 Derby Covid hub: 640000 or text service for the death 0777 4333412

14 15 Fully Rely On God

We are here with you! (Isaiah 58:9) What a long four months it has been. We are here to say hello to you all and that we hope you are all well, as it has been a while since we all met together and had some fun! So, this is just a small reminder that we are still here and although we can’t yet meet, we are still available for a chat! We are hopeful that we can do something in September like a picnic and trip to the park and would love to see you there! We will send out details nearer to the time. We look forward to meeting up again as soon as we can for some food, fun and games, but don’t forget we would still love to Send a Cow this year and hope you are all saving those 5p’s! Have a good summer and stay safe!

Love from the FROG Team: Skye and Cheryl

16 17 AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 16th Elizabeth Brookes 13th Nigel Hill 4th Shirley Moulden 17th Julie Pollard 20th Cheryl Baxter 10th Lindsay Barlow 25th Joseph Brown (1987) 13th Christian Brown (2009) 26th Donald Brown 22nd Barbara Bagnall 27th Paul Baxter 26th Rachael Brown (1989) Please let us know if you would like a birthday or an anniversary adding to our page.

We would like to wish all our Birthdays a very Happy Birthday and Hope that you all have a lovely day.

MEMORIALS

MAY - Thomas Victor Bull

Ada Froggatt

Ann Pounds

July - Celia Yvonne Walters

18 On Lisa Marie Walsh

Age: 36 Born: South Tyneside Hospital, South Shield's Which Bible do you own: I have all sorts of different bible versions - NIV mainly Favourite Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight,” Favourite Hymn: Give me oil in my lamp or Abba Father Best thing about coming to St. Marys: The friendships I’ve made, the variety of things happening Favourite hobbies: Reading, Cross stitch, Walking, Riding, Crafting Favourite food: Summer Salad or fajitas Favourite smell: Lavender Favourite TV programme: Don’t have a favourite but enjoy the soaps, detective dramas Favourite band: Take That, Boyzone, Nickelback, Queen, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi to name a few Last DVD you bought: Dolittle (For the children) Which mags/papers do you read: D.E.T (online)/Word for Today/Take a break Name your favourite holiday destination: South Shields or Skegness What things do you like: Spending time with Friends and Family, Walks in the Countryside What are your dislikes: People who aren't honest If money were no object what would you treat yourself to: a country cottage with farmland What was your best subject at school: Art As a teenager whose posters were up on your bedroom wall: Boyzone, Take that Did you have a nickname at work and if so what was it: No Who or what makes you laugh: My Family You are on a desert island what 3 items have you taken with you: Cross stitch, music, books In a film about you, which actress would you choose to play you: Sandra Bullock Share with us a little known fact about you: I am a trained Domestic Violence worker and have worked with people within the Forced Marriage sector in Derby Do you have any unfilled ambitions: To run my own Children's nursery What famous person (alive or dead) would you most like to meet: Mel Gibson, David Boreanaz Using 4 words, describe yourself: Caring, thoughtful, Kind, (Lovely and Funny says Molly?) How long have you been married?: 12 years on 9 August at Boulton St Marys Do you have any Pets?: A 5 year old Black Labrador called Bailey and a 18month old Hamster called Chippy who is a white and beige colour

19 The Church is still collecting Foodbank Supplies, these are to be left at the back of church during a Prayer session.

The foodbank is currently operating from Alvaston Church (St Michaels and All Angels) Church Hall on El- vaston Lane, Alvaston on a Tuesday Morning between 10-12noon.

From a Trussell Foodbank Client

I know what it’s like to use the same teabag twice To cut the mould from the bread, to rescue a slice I didn’t ever think I would be in such a mess While working full-time for a living, while suffering from illness and stress

I choose to work to pay my own way But have no spare money at the end of the day The cupboards and fridge are empty what else can I do? Throwing my three elderly pets on the street?- It just wouldn’t do.

I don’t have a partner for support, the children have grown and left home No luxuries do I have that I can call my own I do not have a plasma screen TV No tumble drier here for me No plush leather sofa or latest mobile phone, no holiday do I take or house do I own

So swallow my pride I know I must do So I visited the foodbank who welcomed me within As I wiped the tears from my face rolling down my chin, Foodbank volunteers greeted me with a smile, sat me down with a cup of tea

I began to chat and told of my dismay At finding myself at the foodbank today Not a penny in my purse that I could offer to pay “What more could I say?” “It’s alright”, the lady said as I was handed a tissue Don’t look at being here as such an issue So privileged and grateful I felt as I was provided with food- as if heaven sent

To have food on the table this cold winter’s day Is very much appreciated I’m humbled to say Foodbank, I thank you for helping me today

20 SERVICES

Every Sunday 10-12noon Prayer drop in - 1030-11am Morning Prayer

Every Wednesday 2-4pm Prayer drop in - 330-4pm Evening Prayer

We are currently in the process off adding some different ele- ments including a communion service.

If you would like to do a bible reading at the services please speak to a reader.

21 When this is Over (Piece by Sue Duffill) "When this is over, may we never again take for granted A handshake with a stranger Full shelves at the store Conversations with neighbours A crowded theater Friday night out The taste of communion A routine check-up The school rush each morning Coffee with a friend The stadium roaring Each deep breath A boring Tuesday Life itself. When this ends may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be we were called to be we hoped to be and may we stay that way — better for each other because of the worst.” If you use social media you may have come across this poem as it been shared over 83,000 on Facebook and 48,000 times on Instagram. The poem was written by Christian writer Laura Kelly Fanucci. Did you notice that in the poem she never mentions the words ‘virus’ or ‘pandemic’ once? Anyone who reads it will know what the "this" in "when this is over" is, but she may have mentioned those things we may never take for granted again once we are past all of ‘this’. Laura said of the poem: "The words came to me in the middle of the night. Our youngest child is only 3 weeks old so I'm up with him at all hours. Everything feels darker and more frightening at night, so I started wondering what small good I could offer to people as a writer. Since then, it took on a life of its own. I've simply been sitting back and watching. Hoping it offers people some hope and comfort in such an anxious time." These past few months have to put it mildly have been ‘testing’ and the words of this poem look to a future when we can do all those familiar things that gave us a sense of comfort and security even if we did take them for granted. There is also the hope that we will have become better people through our experi- ence of ‘this’ time and in doing so make a better world not only for ourselves but for those around us. We may still have uncertainties and apprehensions as lockdown eases but we can as Laura wrote look forward to a future as the writer of Deuteronomy 31 v 8; said ‘The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.’

22 23 Articles in by October 25th Christmas Articles welcome Our next issue will be out in November.