Rural Parish October 2018 News

St Helen’s, Bilton-in-Ainsty St John the Baptist, Healaugh St John the Baptist, Hessay All Saints, All Saints, Wighill

Readings and Psalms for October Year B These are the readings taken from the Church Lectionary and are suggested as read on the following Sundays. They may be changed depending on the theme of the service.

Sunday 7th October Job 1:1, 2:1-10 and Psalm 26 • Genesis 2:18-24 and Psalm 8 • Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 • Mark 10:2-16

Sunday 14th October Job 23:1-9, 16-17 and Psalm 22:1-15 • Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 and Psalm 90:12- 17 • Hebrews 4:12-16 • Mark 10:17-31

Sunday 14th October Proverbs 1:20-33 and Psalm 19 or Wisdom of Solomon 7:26 - 8:1 • Isaiah 50:4-9a and Psalm 116:1-9 • James 3:1-12 • Mark 8:27-38

Sunday 21st October Job 38:1-7, (34-41) and Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c • Isaiah 53:4-12 and Psalm 91:9-16 • Hebrews 5:1-10 • Mark 10:35-45

Sunday 28th October Job 42:1-6, 10-17 and Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) • Jeremiah 31:7-9 and Psalm 126 • Hebrews 7:23-28 • Mark 10:46-52

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Contents Parish Letter 4 Communion at home 5 Prayer Requests 5 Rural Ainsty Tots Groups 6 What’s on in the Parish 7 From the Registers 8 Supporting the Bishops Mission Order 9 News from Healaugh and Catterton 10 News from Moor Monkton and Hessay 13 News from Wighill 15 News from Bilton in Ainsty with Bickerton 18 Marston Moor Probus 19 Moor Monkton Garden Club 20 Kids’ Corner 21 Film review of ‘Whitney’ 23 Countrywomen's Association 24 Classified advertisements 25 Parish contacts 30 Parish of Rural Ainsty Services for October 31

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Parish Letter

The Art of Relaxation Dear Friends It seems no time at all since we were basking in the warmth of Summer, a time for many of us to go on holiday and relax. We live in a world that seems so busy. From all people of all ages I constantly hear the phrase “Life is too busy”. During my holidays this year I realised that I had forgotten how to relax, for me I had reached a point where I had confused relaxation with a good night’s sleep. I had forgotten that sleep and relaxation are two different things! Is relaxation a dying art? Relaxation is about taking a break away from normal routines, giving ourselves space, allowing our bodies to be in a state of calm. This doesn’t mean that we just stop, relaxation can be an active pursuit. A gentle walk, painting, drawing, craft work, music, baking and so many more things are all part of the art of relaxation. But why is relaxation so important? To me it is about … … giving your heart, mind, body and soul a break. … recognising that we are given the gift of the creation we live in, the love of God and the love of those around us … and the gift of time to enjoy these things. Not to ignore them by rushing on through life with heads (and hearts) too busy to enjoy all the aspects of the life we have been given. … the irony that when we use the term ‘taking a break’ it means the opposite as we join things back together, allowing the head and heart to get back in sync. When we are busy our brains and thought processes are running at full speed, our heart and spirit rarely get a look in. Relaxing means that we are repairing and reconnecting in so many ways. In this we try to find ‘peace’. Being ‘at peace’ is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The word ‘peace’ comes from the Greek word ‘eirene’, the Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word ‘shalom’. These words express the idea of wholeness, completeness, or 3 tranquillity in the soul that is unaffected by the outward circumstances or pressures. The word ‘eirene’ strongly suggests the rule of order in place of chaos. This concept of ‘peace’ is a hugely recurring theme in the bible (the word is used well over 500 times). The prophet Isaiah foretold Jesus as the ‘Prince of Peace’ Isaiah 9:6. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers”, Matthew 5:9. The risen Christ came and stood amongst his disciples as they hid from fear of persecution and said, “Peace be with you” John 20:19. This concept of peace is both an internal and external concept. An inner peace in our hearts and minds and an outer peace that is shared across humankind. In prayer and in developing the ‘art of relaxation’ we develop this true concept of peace. We learn how to be whole, complete and tranquil in this busy world. Over the summer I learnt that the ‘Art of Relaxation’ isn’t something that can be left to our annual summer holiday. We are called to relax and from this be ‘people of peace’! “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Communion at Home The 'Communion' we share in Church on a Sunday morning, is a visible symbol of the Community of God, that we are in, by sharing the bread and wine and remembering the sacrifice of Jesus. When we take Communion in Church on a Sunday we are, amongst other things, affirming our Community. I know that for many reasons some people are not able to come to Church on a Sunday. This doesn't mean that Communion cannot be received at another time through the week. Our Community is not wholly defined by who is at Church on a Sunday morning. Church can come to you! If you wish to receive Home Communion on a regular basis (or as a one off) you are more than welcome to do so. Myself, Charlotte Bromet, Kath McBride or Rev Lucy Brencher will happily visit.

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Please don't think that it is too much trouble to ask, this is certainly not the case. All you need to do to start receiving Home Communion is to contact me or one of the Churchwardens and we can visit, by arrangement, to suit you. It is also a pleasure to sit and chat for a while, after Communion is shared. Also, if you know someone who you think will benefit from Home Communion please let us know. Richard

Prayer Requests There are times when we feel we, or someone we know would benefit from prayers said specifically for them. This can bring great comfort. If you would like a prayer said for you or someone you know please get in touch with Richard, Lucy, Kath or one of the Churchwardens who will be able to help you. Similarly if you would like yourself, or people to be specifically prayed for in our services please also ask, ensuring that the person for whom prayers will be said is comfortable with the happening.

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Rural Ainsty Tots Groups

Our tots’ groups are great times for young children and their carers to meet and get to know others in the local area. Everyone is welcome – the children range from birth to pre-school age, often with their Mums, but Dads and Grandparents also come along. Each of our groups is in a warm, safe environment with a range of toys to suit different ages and with toilet and baby change facilities.

Sessions usually begin with free play for the children and chatting for the adults over a cuppa, then snack time, some singing together and a story. Sometimes there may be outside play, ball pools or the bouncy castle, and occasionally a day out to the seaside or Lotherton Hall. There’s no need to book a space, or to come for the entire session – you’re welcome to pop in at any time to meet us and see what we do.

And for those with free time on a morning and no tiny children, we’d love your help! Moor Monkton currently has a rota for making refreshments and washing up, with the added benefit of meeting the toddlers and Mums, and we’d like to extend this to our other groups wherever possible. If you think you could help, please have a chat with either Kath or Richard

Tuesday 9.30-11.30 Hessay Tots: Hessay Methodist Chapel

Thursday 10-11.30 The Old Schoolroom, Moor Monkton

‘Tots Time’ returns to a new Venue. The Vicarage, Healaugh Wednesdays 10.00am-11.30am

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What’s on in the Parish in October

Wednesday 3rd October 12.15pm Community Lunch, Wighill

Saturday 13th October 10.00am – 11.45am Coffee Morning, Hessay

Saturday 20th October 10.30am – 12.00pm Community Café, Healaugh Memorial Hall

Thursday 18th October 11.00am to 1.00pm Community Coffee Morning, in the annexe to Tanfield House Saturday 20th October 10.30am-12.00pm Coffee Morning, Bilton in Ainsty

Tuesday 23rd October 7.30pm Pub Quiz, White Swan Wighill

Space Youth Group is for those over the age of 14, school year 10, meeting on Mondays in term time from 7pm -9pm at the Hayloft, Healaugh. RAYC (Rural Ainsty Youth Club) is back and will be meeting on the following dates between from 4.30pm to 6pm at the Hayloft, Old Hall, Healaugh. 14/10/18; 28/10/18; 11/11/18; 25/11/18 & 9/12/18 Tots Groups Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am Hessay Tots: Hessay Methodist Chapel Thursday 10.00am-11.30am The Old Schoolroom, Moor Monkton ‘Tots Time’ returns to a new Venue. The Vicarage, Healaugh Wednesdays 10.00am-11.30am For more details on any of the above activities please email [email protected] or call Rev Richard

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From the Registers

Baptism- Sarah Young Sunday 2nd September 11.00am All Saints, Wighill

Baptism - Oliver Samuel Hewitt Saturday 1st September 3pm All Saints, Moor Monkton

Wedding - Charlene Nunn and Oliver Lancaster Saturday 15th September 1.00 pm All Saint’s, Wighill

Wedding - Samuel Hewitt and Charlotte Cooper Saturday 1st September 3pm All Saints, Moor Monkton

Please contact Richard or one of the Churchwardens to arrange a baptisms, weddings or funerals.

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Supporting the Bishops Mission Order

We have a unique situation in our Parish with a full-time vicar and a curate and a trainee vicar on placement affording us the most wonderful input and resources to build our worshiping community and care for us pastorally. This is made possible by the generosity of those who like to give specifically for this purpose, the PCCs and the backing of the Diocese of . If you personally would like to support the work of the BMO in the parish of Rural Ainsty you can set up a standing order or give a one-off donation to

York Diocesan Board of Finance · Bank: Barclays Bank plc · Sort Code: 20-99-56 · Account Number: 30985759

As the donations are restricted to supporting Richard’s ministry, it is really important that they are clearly referenced as such – so all donors should use the reference RURAL AINSTY 603031 when making a transfer.

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News from Healaugh and Catterton

Abundant growth has been evident in Healaugh with apples on offer down the for anyone who would like to have them and several of us have gardens overflowing with courgettes and tomatoes not to mention pumpkins. We even have the most extraordinary shaped squash in our garden called Tromboncino for obvious reasons. One of them caused much amusement at the Harvest Festival where we celebrated growth and abundance and enjoyed a healthy soup and bread and cheese lunch together after the service. Thanks to our curate Lucy for preaching at the service. It is good to have her and her family worshipping with us.

New life and growth have also appeared in the shape of Jack who is the first- born child to Dan and Flo at Town End Farm, Healaugh. Congratulations to you all and may there be much joy shared in your family.

September always brings change with a new school year and we say ‘fare well’ to those who have gone off to university for the first time. We hope you will not miss us too much though we will miss you!

The community coffee mornings in the memorial hall have been wonderfully friendly occasions and we are grateful to those people who have hosted them. We hope that they will continue to flourish and build community in the village.

It is so good to see the church clock working again. We are grateful to all those people who put time and effort into organising for its repair and raising money to fund it. Particular thanks to the indefatigable Lindy Walker for all that she has done and to Alan Barber for winding it.

A letter will be going out with this magazine asking people to let us know if you would like to be on the rotas and take part in keeping the church building looking beautiful and to take part in the services of worship. It is good to revisit the lists from time to time to keep them current and relevant!

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Sunday 7th October Breakfast Service Sidesperson: Lindy Walker Reader: Jon Brookman, Rachel Brammar Coffee: Ann Umpleby

Sunday 14th October Evening Service Coffee: Priscilla Smith

Sunday 21st October Communion Sidesperson: Oliver Smith Reader: Priscilla Smith, Lindy Walker Coffee: Rachel Brammar

Sunday 28th October Praise – Bell, Book and Candle Sidesperson: Haigh family Reader: Lisa Brookman Coffee: Ginny Lawson Tancred

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W/B Flowers and Key Grass Cleaning Brasses 1st Lindy Walker Smith Family Rob & Donna Sue Westaby & Tanith Taylor & Lisa Scott Hornsby 8th Jim & Melanie Bryce 15th Anne Mark & Kirsty Matthew Lindy Walker Umpleby Farrar Cattle & Donna Taylor 22nd Tanith Hornsby 29th Derek & Lindy Walker

For Services see Parish of Rural Ainsty Services for October

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News from Moor Monkton and Hessay

LEP Coffee Morning

Saturday 13 October 2018 10.00am – 11.45am Hessay Chapel

Cake Stall Produce and Preserves Bric a brac Books Crafts

All Welcome

The LEP Coffee Morning is held on the second Saturday of every month for the benefit of the three churches in the Hessay and Moor Monkton LEP. Thank you to everyone who supports this event. The coffee morning in August raised £138 to support the work of the Church within the community.

Open Afternoon – Wednesday 31 September from 2pm to 4pm at 56 Longridge Lane Upper Poppleton the home of Joyce Woods with tea and good conversation. All welcome. Elisa Main will lead the Harvest Festival service at Hessay Chapel 9-30am on 7 October 2018. The Chapel will support Carecent where possible this year and items they need can be found on their webpage http://www.carecent.org/ Last year we took several boxes of produce which were gratefully received. If anyone would like to help to decorate the Chapel for Harvest please let me know. Thank you. Kathryn Tel. 01904738498

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The Traditional Harvest Supper will be at Hessay Chapel on Monday 8 October 2018. There will be a short service of Thanksgiving for the Harvest followed by a supper and a time to chat not forgetting the Auction of produce. It will be lovely to see you. Rev Michael Chester will lead worship at All Saints Church Moor Monkton 9- 30am on 15 September 2018. Michael has preached at Hessay before and we look forward to sharing worship with him at All Saints.

October 2018 Date Church Flowers Sidesman 7 October Hessay Methodist Harvest Team J Cross 14 October St Johns Hessay J Bradshaw Z Barratt 21 October All Saints Moor Monkton J Hammond/L Fawcitt K Wright 28 October All Saints Moor Monkton K Wright M Wilson

For Services see Parish of Rural Ainsty Services for October

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News from Wighill

Sunday 7th October 11.00am Holy Communion CW Sidesman Reader Intercessor Mrs M Pairman Mr G Tait Dr M Denyer

Sunday 14th October 11.00am Eleven O’Clock Praise

Sunday 21st October 9.30am Family Communion Sidesman Reader Mrs J Quinn Mrs V Butcher

Flowers: Mrs Morrell and Mrs Wigglesworth Cleaning: Mrs Wigglesworth and Mrs Parkin

White Swan Wednesdays Wednesday 3rd October at 12.30 pm We look forward to seeing all our regular “lunchers” plus we hope some new people will join us. We will be ordering from the menu, but no need to pre- order just come along and decide on the day. As Val may be away Janice will be collecting the numbers by lunchtime on Tuesday, 2nd October Please take this opportunity to invite other friends and neighbours to join us – it’s not just for Church-goers! [email protected] tel 01937 530652

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Thursday 18th October 11am to 1pm Community Coffee Morning In the annexe to Tanfield House, do come along for coffee and good conversation.

Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August Open Days to Commemorate the Centenary of the Ending of WW1. We were very pleased with the number of visitors to our exhibition. Over £300 was shared between the British Legion, St Helen’s Church Window fund and All Saints Wighill. Thank you once again to everyone who contributed. The poppies and the silhouettes have been put away until November when they will be displayed throughout the month.

Church Opening Summer 2018 Grateful thanks to Geoff Tait, Marian Pairman, Mark Denyer, Richard Parkin, and Char Bromet for being responsible for opening the church each weekend from May to mid-September. It is difficult to know how many people took the opportunity to visit but we know that some people did!

Annual Bonfire and BBQ We are holding this popular event on Saturday 3rd November. Please see next page for details.

For Services see Parish of Rural Ainsty Services for October

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BONFIRE AND BARBEQUE At Wighill Grange By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Parkin

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3rd At 6.30pm Admission to the Bonfire & BBQ Adults £5; Children £2.00 (Pre-school age free)

Tickets obtainable from Marian 07762074552 or at the venue PLEASE DO NOT BRING FIREWORKS TO THE EVENT, INCLUDING SPARKLERS. (To comply with Insurance requirements) Contributions towards the cost of the display, very welcome These can be left with Marian at Heronwood, Wighill All Proceeds in aid of All Saints Church Wighill Raffle in aid of Church Urban Fund

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News from Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton

We hear that Sam Mackouly has retired from the Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton Parish Council. Sam has been Chairman of the PC for several years and in this role has given sterling service to our . He has taken a great interest in all local events and shown kindness and fairness in village matters. We thank him for his support and help and we wish him well in his retirement.

For Services see Parish of Rural Ainsty Services for October

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Marston Moor Probus Club

On 31st July 2018 members and guests left Long Marston and Rufforth by coach and arrived at Abbey shortly before 10 am. After coffee/tea and homemade shortbread and a look in the well-stocked gift shop we heard about the beginnings of the Benedictine Order in Yorkshire and the establishment of the Abbey and its continuing development. We then were taken by our guide into the Abbey Church and spent some time looking at the windows and structure of the Church which was built in two parts with a few decades between their construction and with the whole being completed in 1961. We left the Abbey and moved on to The Carpenters Arms at , where we had an excellent (pre-ordered) lunch, after which we moved on again to “The World of ”, in . Here we could immerse ourselves in the 1950’s and 1960’s and relive the life of James Herriot (Alf Wight) in the original house where these famous vets. lived and worked. The weather during the day was kind, being sunny not too hot and affording extensive views over Yorkshire both to the east and west. We arrived back in Long Marston by 5 20 pm. having had a very enjoyable and informative day. At the next meeting in September, Dr Susan Major will speak about Early Victorian Railway Excursions. The Club normally meets on the morning of the last Tuesday of the month in Long Marston Village Hall, which has a good car park. New members and guests are welcome, contact the Secretary, Mr Bob Ellis on 01423 358 393.

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Moor Monkton Garden Club

Meeting on 18th October 2018 at The Old Schoolroom, Moor Monkton

The Hidden & Secret Places of Beningborough Hall, Gallery & Gardens

We are extremely pleased to welcome Bob Mansfield who will share with us some of the hidden and not so hidden secrets in the 6 acre gardens.

Bob's very informative and absorbing talk will cover remarkable trees, rare plants and unusual features & remains.

Visitors welcome at a very reasonable entry of only £3.00 for what promises to be an engrossing evening.

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Kids’ Corner

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WHITNEY Stephen Brown reviews a new DVD about the singer

Whitney (Certificate 15) is at least the third film since the accidental death in 2012 of this American black singer. This latest documentary is directed by Kevin Macdonald, no stranger to featuring characters teetering on precipices: actual in the mountaineering hazards of Touching the Void or metaphorically for those having to negotiate their way around Idi Amin’s volatile temperament in The Last King of Scotland. The film opens with her saying “There were times when I would look up to God and I’d go ‘Why is this happening to me?’”. Her final words were about getting things right because “I’ve got to see Jesus.” The movie assembles evidence that life was never that hunky-dory. Family and friends say contrary things. Her childhood was idyllic only subsequently to be qualified by stories of peers bullying Whitney. Hence her removal to a Roman Catholic private school despite a Baptist upbringing. Sundays consisted of Gospel singing all day long. Yet she and her mother Cissy frequently rowed over it. Family life was supposedly exemplary but Cissy’s affair with the church’s minister led to divorce. John, the husband, took increasing control of Whitney’s finances only to break her trust by stealing from her. A relative, Dee Dee Warwick (sister of Dionne) sexually abused her. Brothers who introduced her to drugs on her sixteenth birthday set up a life-long addiction. The belief, relentlessly instilled into her by parents, was that she had a God- given singing talent. There’s a strong feeling of needing to please people – men, audiences, white people, black people, record companies, impresarios etc. Macdonald allows songs and hymns to tell much of the story. Whitney sees no differentiation between sacred and secular music. I Will Always Love You is as much addressed to God as her rendition of Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah. It’s soul music either way. Such a pity she didn’t succeed in loving herself in the way advocated in Greatest Love of All.

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LONG MARSTON YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION YCA ladies met at the Village Hall on Wednesday September 12th and after welcoming another new member to the group, the newsletter was read out. Details were given about the West Riding Lunch at the Village hall on Tuesday October 16th when the speaker will be Hilary from Just Gems and then the Autumn meeting at Manor School on Wednesday 31st October when the speakers are Roger Burnett talking about the Chelsea Flower Show and in the afternoon Janette Benaddi of ‘The Yorkshire Rows. The latter has teamed up with Antony Orebi to run a marathon to raise funds for RP fighting blindness. (Retinitis Pigmentosa) Members then settled down to listen to the Speaker, Mr Richie Green who is one of the 500 voluntary members of Holgate Windmill in Acomb, York. The Windmill was built by George Waud in 1770 and is the last surviving windmill of the 100 windmills that used to be within 10 miles of York. (There used to be 21 mills of these just around York itself!) It was built between the two Toll roads of Poppleton Road and Acomb Road and is 5 storeys high, made from local brick and a Grade 2 listed building. The mill is fitted with five double shuttered sails making it unique in Britain and along with the mill at Skidby (East Yorkshire) is the only other working mill in Yorkshire. It is open for flour and mill merchandise on Saturdays from 10am until 12 noon and visitors are always welcome to see it working by both electricity and when the weather permits, by wind power. Mr Green was thanked for his very interesting presentation and then tea and biscuits were served, and the raffle drawn. Next month, on Wednesday October 10th, Mr David Meek will be the speaker with a talk entitled My Life at Terrys. The meeting starts at 2pm and new members and/or visitors are very welcome. We do have some very informative and enjoyable talks and it would be lovely to see new faces – just come along and enjoy yourself, it’s very informal. For more information contact Mavis Child on 738241.

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 Dry Seasoned Firewood in Bulk or Nets for Stoves and Open Fires (moisture tested)  Kiln dried logs also available  Kindling  Wood Briquettes (wood shavings hydraulically compressed for use on Open Fires, Stoves & Chimineas)  Trade/ Retail/Domestic/Pubs/Hotels/Farm Shops/Garden Centres/pet stores etc. (Bulk or small orders)  Delivered direct to you  Reliable Friendly Service  Competitive Prices Contact Guy Pears on 01937 830700/07931 566811

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Moor Monkton’s own Pop up Pub ‘The Merry Monk’ is open for business on the last Friday of each month in the Old Schoolroom.

Doors open at 7pm, there is draft beer from The Yorkshire Heart Brewery on tap, fine wines, lagers, soft drinks, snacks and a fish and chip supper. Or simply bring your own favourite tipple if you prefer. Usual pub games to amuse and entertain and any profits go to village charities.

Why not come along and catch up with the neighbours you hardly ever see? E-mail [email protected] or look on www.moormonkton.com for more details.

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Parish of Rural Ainsty Priest: The Revd Richard Battersby The Vicarage, Main Street, Healaugh LS24 8DB Tel: 01937 830933 Email: [email protected] Richard is always easily contactable but does usually try to keep each Monday as his day off, so please bear that in mind. Curate: The Revd Lucy Brencher 07940 514492 Email: [email protected] Ordinand: Mrs Kath McBride 07977 169136 Email: [email protected] Reader: Mrs Charlotte Bromet 01937 833243 Methodist Minister Moor Monkton and Hessay The Revd Ian Hill. 98 Main Street, Upper Poppleton Tel: 01904 788033

Church Wardens Bilton in Ainsty with Bickerton Mr John Pick 01423 358681 Healaugh Mrs Priscilla Smith 01937 833248 Mr Jon Brookman 07884 232935 Moor Monkton and Hessay Mrs Kathryn Wright 01904 738498 Wighill Mrs Charlotte Bromet 01937 833243 Mrs Janice Quinn 01937 530652

Parish Administrator Lisa Brookman 07979505067 [email protected] Rural Ainsty Parish News Please keep your contributions coming in! The deadline for items to be included in the November issue is Monday 15th October. Please email to [email protected] Handwritten items can also be accepted, please ring Lisa Brookman, on 07979 505067. 3 Abbey Lane, Healaugh. LS24 8DF For advertising in the magazine, please contact Lisa as above

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Parish of Rural Ainsty Services for October

St St John St John All Saints, All Saints, Helen’s, the the Moor Wighill Bilton in Baptist, Baptist & Monkton Ainsty Healaugh Chapel with Hessay Bickerton Sunday Family Harvest Communion 7th Breakfast Service 11.00am 9.15am 9.30am October (Chapel) Messy Harvest 3.00pm (Chapel) Sunday Communion Six O’clock Family Praise 14th 11.00am Praise Breakfast 11.00am October 6.00pm 9.15am (St John’s) Sunday Evensong Communion Methodist Family 21st 5pm 11.00am Led Service October 9.30am 9.30am Sunday Family Praise - Bell Communion 28th Service Book and 11.00am October 9.30am Candle 11.00am

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