PUBLIC NOTICES MAY 2016 Dear Friends MAY 2016

TUESDAY KERBSIDE COLLECTION. On 3rd April we said farewell to Debbie and Edward as they spent rd th st May dates are Tuesday 3 , Tuesday 17 & Tuesday 31 their last Sunday with us before leaving for pastures new. We shared

Please put bins out by 7.00am. The Waste Hotline is 01285 623123. a mixture of emotions with them. Joy because we were blessed with www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/bins-and-recycling/ a beautiful spring day and they are looking forward to new and WILLERSEY PARISH COUNCIL exciting experiences, and sadness because parting is always tinged The Office is situated at the south western corner of the Village Hall and is open with sorrow. Honeybourne church was full to the brim with for enquiries and advice on Monday each week from 9.30am-12noon (except Bank Holidays). At all times recorded messages can be left on the phone 01386 853635, parishioners from around our 6 churches as Debbie presided at her or e-mail [email protected] last Eucharist in the benefice. Afterwards we gathered for lunch at Weston Village Hall where a delicious spread had been prepared by

WILLERSEY VILLAGE HALL parishioners from all the parishes. Suitable gifts to remind her of her To hire the hall please telephone LUCY JORDAN 01386 854886 after 6pm or time with us were presented to Debbie and Edward. They will be in leave a message, or email [email protected] Otherwise telephone our thoughts and prayers as they journey on. Jean Harris 01386 858434. Hall Caretaker – Bill Payne 01386 858368. We too will journey on, building on the legacy of ministry which

METHODIST COMMUNITY ROOM HIRE – Tel: Penny Ingles 853306. Debbie has left us and looking forward to a new era and a new incumbent in due course. Your PCCs are currently engaged in an

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE For queries telephone 01452 425048 exercise to create a ‘job spec’ (officially referred to as the benefice The Mobile Library next visit is on Thursday 26th May 2016 near the Bell Inn at profile) to advertise for a new incumbent, a process which will take 1350-1550. Browse the book shelves, Use the PC with free internet access and some time complete. It is important that the profile reflects not only find information from library staff and other public sector partners those who are directly involved in church life, but also all of you who COTSWOLD VOLUNTEERS NORTH live in these parishes. You might like to ask yourself some questions. Anybody who wishes to have transport for hospital and medical appointments For instance: should ring the CVN Help Centre: 01608 651115. This telephone is manned from What sort of parish would we like? What do we want of and 09:30-13:30 hrs Monday to Friday. At other times there is an Answerphone. from the church in these parishes? Transport charges are 50p a mile (Minimum charge £3.00 How can we be involved in the work of our local church, even if we

TRAVEL SERVICES TELEPHONE NUMBERS are not churchgoers? National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 or 03457 48 49 50 How can the church work in these villages for the good of all, in and National Bus Traveline 0871 2002233 beyond the local area? Hedgehog 01386 841466 N. N. Cresswell 01386 48655 Any comments and ideas you have will be included in the Johnsons 01564 797000 deliberations of the various PCCs. Their target date to produce a Marchants of Cheltenham 01242 257714 benefice profile is July so do get in touch with us if you would like to Bus timetables for Gloucestershire are now available on the County Council’s know more or wish to contribute in some way. Their task is to identify Web site at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bustimetables both the shared and the unique elements of each parish and set out Contact numbers for Breakdown of Services & Police a vision for the future of the church in these villages. May I Electric Power Faults - 0800 328 1111. Gas Emergency – 0800 111 999 encourage you all to pray for the parishes at this time, for those Floodline – 0845 988 1188. Severn Trent. Sewage – 08007 834444 Thames Water - Water Supply – 0845 9200888 tasked with finding the new priest and for the person who will be Police – Telephone 101. Emergency 999. www.gloucestershire.police.uk appointed.

1 16 I will continue to work as your in these villages for the Weston Rural Cinema: May foreseeable future, supported by our team , Craig Bishop who is based in Chipping Campden. Our details are printed below and In “Bridge of Spies” Tom Hanks stars as the American lawyer recruited to defend an can also be found on our weekly newsheets which are available in arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy all of our six churches week by week. We would be delighted to for the Soviet captured American U-2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers, who has hear from you if you have any questions or contributions to make been sentenced to 10 years in a Russian prison. about the selection of the new incumbent or any pastoral or parish The film will be shown in Weston sub-Edge Village Hall on Thursday 26th May. Doors matters you wish to share with us. will open at 7.30 p.m. and the film begins at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are £4.00 at the door. With love and blessings. For more information contact Chris Rossington or David White on 01386 849316 or Celia. find details on the village website, www.westonsubedge.com. Assistant Curate. Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry. Contact Details: The Seagrave Arms offers a pre-cinema dinner from 6.00 p.m. for £15.00 per Revd. Craig Bishop: [email protected] person. Booking is essential. Please phone 01386 840192. Tel. 01386 841927 Revd. Celia Woodruff: [email protected] Youth Club Weston sub-Edge Youth Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month Tel. 07807 899119 The Vicarage, Honeybourne. 01386 830302 between 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. Members enjoy a wide range of activities and Sue Stanier, our leader, has an exciting programme planned. New members between . Vale and Cotswold Edge 10 and 18 years both from the village and from the surrounding area are always The parishes of Pebworth, Dorsington, Honeybourne, Willersey with welcome. Join the Club and make new friends. Subscriptions are £1.00 per Saintbury, Weston sub Edge and Aston sub Edge meeting and drinks and sweets are on sale. For more information, contact Chris 10am Tuesday mornings at St Ecgwin’s Church, Honeybourne for babies and Rossington on 01386 849316 or Sue on 07555 649056. pre-school children and their parents or carers. The programme for May is: Thursday 5th May: Games night Thursday 19th May: Cake decoration

The Village Bar Coffee Morning Honeyangels The monthly coffee morning will be held between 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon on A story, songs and a prayer followed by tea, coffee, cake & biscuits Saturday 7th May. Everyone welcome. and toys in the Church. The Village Bar Contact David White on 01386 849316. Jamie Baylis and his partner, Kate, will give you a warm welcome when you join them for a drink in the congenial surroundings of the Village Bar (soon to be re- JUNE CHURCH & VILLAGE NEWS named The Village Inn). Opening hours are: Copy for the June 2016 News must be received by Tuesday 17th May unless otherwise notified. Please send in any items of interest or notice of Friday: 4.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. forthcoming events. Email them to [email protected] , drop them Saturday: 12 noon to 11.00 p.m. into Willersey Stores or phone 858628. Newsletter creation will start early Sunday: 12 noon to 9.00 p.m. on the morning of Wednesday 18th May. Happy hour: Fridays and Saturdays between 5.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. The Church and Village News is now published on the Internet about one Jamie has plans to install a pool table in addition to the full sized snooker table week after the paper edition is delivered. You can find it at. currently available. He is also able to provide a disco in the Village Hall for special www.willersey.org/churchandvillagenews.htm events such as parties, wedding anniversaries and wedding receptions. 2 15

WHAT ABOUT AN OBE FOR JEAN HARRIS? The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

Jean Harris was forced to give up producing, editing and organising the magazine last autumn when ill health intervened. As far as anyone knows, the village has not thanked her for her efforts over the years! How did we forget?

Jean tirelessly worked for the folk of Willersey – making sure dates didn’t clash, that they were correct, that names were spelt right, and lots of other important details. We shall miss th her! And how long did she do it for? I can’t remember her not doing it! Can you? Godfrey Saturday 11 June 2016 3:00 pm to 7:00pm approx. Evans started it way back. He was Vicar of Willersey in the 70s? And aren’t we fortunate to have had a village magazine that long. Do you remember the ladies who used the Gestetner in the church and printed it, then collated it, then delivered it. Now it goes to the WILLERSEY NEEDS YOU! printers and the editor has a computer. Jean Harris typed it on skins to go to the Gestetner. Technology has changed it all. Further Programme Information: (More Details later). Bill has taken over. Thank goodness Bill! Jumping in at the last minute, but he has a hard act to follow. We wish him well and he’s done well! Thank you Bill! Top Green Please everyone raise your glasses to Jean Harris, a hard working editor and producer of 3:00 pm Fancy dress (with a royal theme) for very young our village magazine. children. Dogs Trust would like to say a big thank you and show their appreciation to 3:15 pm Races (children up to eleven years). the villagers of Willersey and the surrounding area, who over the years, 4:30 pm Race to Saintbury Church - young people/adults. have supported the charity. To do this they plan to take a group photograph by the village pond in Willersey on Saturday 14th May. 5:00 pm Village Street Party (in Village Hall if wet) The intention will be to get a piece printed in the local press, it is also hoped that a copy will be shown on the gallery page of willersey.org, the Bring your own picnic, Gazebos, Tables & Chairs Dogs Trust Wag magazine and Dogs trust social media. Set up from 1:00pm, Tea and coffee available. The event will be another connection between Willersey and the Queens Group prize for best themed picnic. celebration of her 90th year, as Dogs Trust is one of the Queen’s patron Hats will be worn – prize for best hat. charities. If you have ever donated, volunteered, worked for, fostered, adopted a dog or supported the Trust in any way, we invite you to join us Send a message to the Queen in a big birthday card. on the 14th May at 11am. If your dog is sociable feel free to bring them along for the group photograph. In the event of inclement weather, an Village photo – for the archives! TBA alternative date will be arranged and a notice communicated. Pageant and parade of the decades. Thank you for reading, Dance display and musical entertainment. Sarah from Dogs Trust Evesham. SO If you have any questions or would like to register your interest please Put out the flags - Put out the bunting – Find your best hat contact : Pete Kavanagh by email [email protected] Join in - Speak to your neighbour - Spread the word. EVERYBODY has a part to play! St Nicholas’ Church Saintbury On Saturday 14th May the Church will be open to visit and have refreshments from 11am to 1pm. The Friends of Court Barn Museum Chipping Campden ☺ Pray for good weather ☺ are walking from the Museum at 10am to Saintbury to celebrate Charles Ashbee's birthday. Donation of £5 to include refreshments. All welcome. 14 3 Terrify: Bishop goes back on her word? THE CROQUET GROUP Residents of Willersey will remember that Bishop has We shall hope for fine weather and start said, repeatedly, that she does not want to see Willersey “over-housed”. again on 4 May – the first Wednesday in the month at 2.30 pm. Tea and biscuits will be In February, a number of parishioners wrote to the Bishop and Venerable served at an appropriate point! Cost £2 for Robert Springett, of Cheltenham. This followed our the whole afternoon! What a bargain! The revelation, in February’s Village News that, despite the Diocese’s repeated Methodist Church has a lovely garden at the assurances that it only ever intended to build on Terrify, copies of the maps back behind the Community Room and it is obtained showed that the land the Diocese had intended to sell for a sheltered spot for both playing and sitting. development when it issued its Notice in May 2015 was an area of over It’s good fun as well as being good for you. It’s going to help me with four times that size. A number of parishioners received identical letters of exercise after my knee replacement! Gentle exercise is the thing! assurance from the Ven. Robert Springett, which began “Thank you for All the equipment is provided – so you don’t need to bring anything. your letter to Bishop Rachel. She has asked me to reply on her behalf (our It’s Golf Croquet – easy, like clock golf! We have one or two experts emphasis, where shown)……I have sought to set out very clearly the now, so you can be guided around. We usually fit in two or three present situation”. The letter concluded with a summary of the position games in an afternoon. and certain firm commitments: Please let us know if you are coming. Richard & Penny Ingles, “You will see from this that our approach is transparent and 01386 853306 or [email protected] straightforward: Broadway Embroidery Group -To work with the Local Plan and consult locally Jane Bayes, one of our members introduced this month’s project – -To await the result of the present appeal on the land South of Book Covers. We spent an industrious morning planning designs for our book Collins Lane (sic) and the review of the local plan before deciding cover. Once happy with the designs the next stage is to embellish with what, if any, further action we might propose embroidery stitches, beads, buttons and ribbons. Jane is the chairperson of - Only if the appeal on Collins Lane is rejected and the field the Worcestershire Embroideries Guild and during our meeting she told us Terrify remains in the local plan to consider a possible planning that through the summer Croome Court is displaying a Stitch and Textile application for a maximum of 75 houses on the Terrify site.” Exhibition. As a group we discussed the possibility of a trip to Croome for All of the above is consistent with what Bishop Rachel has said publicly our August meeting and in written correspondence.” Next Meeting – Thurs 5th May 10:00am – 1:00pm Continuing book covers. Any queries regarding the group please ring either Whilst the Collin Lane planning Appeal was later unsuccessful, the Ven. Penny Ingles 01386 8533306 or Gillian Beale 01386 852958 Robert Springett’s simple, clear statements still assured parishioners, on behalf of the Bishop that the Diocese was committed, only six weeks ago, Notes from Your Parish Council MAY 2016 Western Power Pole Replacement to waiting to see whether Terrify remained in the Local Plan after the th review of the Local Plan had been completed. Work is due to start on Monday May 9 and continue for 7 days. During Parishioners will know that the Parish Council has already written to that time Western Power have assured the PC that no one will be without Cotswold District Council (CDC) asking for Terrify to be removed from the power as generators will be used to maintain the power supply. Annual Parish Meeting Local Plan and that many parishioners had written to ensure their views on th the possible development of Glebe Land were taken into consideration. The Annual Parish Meeting will be on Tuesday 24 May beginning at The CDC’s decision is now awaited. 7.30pm in the village hall. As usual the Maurice Andrews Community 4 Award will be made. 13 LOCAL WALKS WITH THE COTSWOLDS VOLUNTARY WARDENS May 2016 Given the “transparent and straightforward” statement of Ven. Rober

Winchcombe Rollercoaster – Tuesday 3rd May - Strenuous Springett on behalf of the Bishop, your PCC representatives were content to This walk involves two hills, and around 1500 ft of ascent,as the title suggests. We take their assurances at face value and wait the outcome of the Local Plan first climb to Belas Knap, and then descend to Waterhatch, ascending again procedure. They were dismayed to learn otherwise. through steep fields before returning via Parks Farm and the Wardens Way. Rob McNeil-Wilson (Church Warden) and Geoffrey Dear (PCC Vice Wonderful views all the way. Bring packed lunch. 5 hours: 9 miles. Chairman) were asked to attend a meeting on 18th April with Mr Colin Start: 10:00 am Back Lane Car Park, Winchcombe, Pay and Display. OS Map ref SP 024 285 Rand (Chairman of the Diocesan Board of Finance) and Ven. Robert Springett who blandly advised that, since the preparation of the Local Plan Historic Villages on the Cotswold Edge – Thursday 5th May - Moderate was taking longer than the Diocese had envisaged, they intended to A varied walk through picture-postcard Cotswold villages, beginning at Stanton, commence the procedure to apply for planning approval to develop Terrify following the foot of the scarp to Laverton and Buckland and climbing to Snowshill. viz: seek views from the Parish Council, enter into discussion with CDC The return to Stanton is via National Trust-owned Littleworth Wood. Please bring a packed lunch. 4.5 hours: 7 miles. and consider the preparation of detailed proposals for housing development. Start: 10:00 am Stanton Village Hall, free Car Park. OS Map ref SP 067 344. The meeting was, at times, stormy! Your PCC representatives pressed the Racing for Light – Friday 6th May - Moderate Diocesan officials for an explanation as to how a firm commitment, given A look at the woodland flora in its dash to get to sunshine before the tree canopy several times in writing only six weeks previously, could now be turned closes. We visit several woods and see the different strategies of a variety of plants trying to win the race. 3 hours: 6 miles. on its head. And what of the assurances given both on behalf of and Start: 10:00 am Stanton Village, free Car Park. OS Map ref SP 067 344. personally by the Bishop? No satisfactory explanation was forthcoming, except that it became clear that the Diocese has decided not to honour the A Church Apart – Saturday 7th May - Moderate commitment it had made so recently on this matter. We dip our toes into four local parishes around Bledington, focusing upon Lower Your representatives believe that the Diocese is now determined to explore Oddington with its church of St Nicholas. Bring a packed lunch. 6 hours: 11 miles. Start: 9:30 am Bledington. Meet at village green near maypole. Park with in detail whether it is worth its while to apply whilst Terrify still remains on consideration. OS Map ref SP 244 227. the Local Plan (even though there is a strong chance that it will eventually be removed when the Plan is finalised), and attempt to “jump the gun”, Celebrating the AONB: Thoughts of JB Priestley – Saturday 14th May - exactly as it has done in the case of the parish of Huntley, and succeed Moderate with an application to build. It was made very clear to the Diocesan A circular walk through some of the villages of the North Edge of the Cotswolds. This is an area that inspired JB Priestley to recommend setting up the AONB. Pub officials that even to commence this would be a PR disaster for the Diocese lunch available. 6.5 hours: 10 miles. and further damage the already seriously reduced reputation of the Church Start: 10:00 am Fish Hill Car Park. OS Map ref SP 120 369. and that the PCC would be holding the Bishop to the commitments made by her and by her Archdeacon on her behalf. Regrettably, they appear to place PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in a high value on monetary considerations above all else. places. EASY - Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat (level); MODERATE - includes some hills and rough ground. STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot We await a detailed letter from the Diocese on these points, after which the and ascents and descents may be steep. We welcome guide and hearing dogs - sorry, others not allowed. Walks are free although we do invite donations to help PCC will consider whether to propose to the Parish Council that it invites fund our conservation and improvement work. the Bishop to visit Willersey to explain to parishioners how such a dishonourable volte face could even be countenanced, let alone progressed. The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 Rob McNeil-Wilson, Churchwarden 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather. Lord Dear, Vice Chairman of the Parochial Church Council 12 5 WILLERSEY WEDNESDAY CLUB Journeying Together On March 30th our members day began with a talk by one of the Keep Safe A few years ago I was asked to write a reflection on rural ministry in Gloucester Team operating in conjunction with Gloucestershire Crime which began, Partnership. Its aim is to provide a safe environment for vulnerable people At a rural ministry course we were told, “A satsuma is not an orange” in Gloucestershire. Organisations, shops and stores (over 1,100) are – village churches are different to urban/suburban churches … involved in the scheme. These organisations display notices which offer a There is much goodwill towards the church and this creates many safe haven for anyone in distress until help arrives. openings which give the rural church opportunities to connect with We were issued with Keep Safe cards on which to show name and contact and serve their communities. We have much to celebrate. number. Parochialism is a great strength: people care passionately about their church and work together to ensure worship and viability. After the talk members read poems from James Bacon's Humorous Book of Parochialism is of course also a great weakness: people sometimes Poems. James' translation of the nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty, narrated ignore the wider church and choose not to engage with good things by David Griffiths in David's unique style was hilarious and caused much in neighbouring parishes that would broaden, deepen and enliven laughter. their faith. Nicholas Clarke paid a welcome return visit on 13th April to show his slides of “The Old Levant” meaning “The land where the sun rises”. Nicholas Parochialism is a great strength … parochialism is a great was lucky in visiting this area, along with Syria in 2010 before all the weakness. We constantly need to affirm and challenge parochialism. wonderful buildings and monuments some dating back to before Christ, had We are invited to work for the church of Christ in our local parishes, been devastated. He visited many places mentioned in the Bible, including with neighbouring parishes, the Vale and Cotswold Edge Team, of the Street called Straight and as always his colourful descriptions kept us which we are part, and the whole of Gloucester Diocese. In each of entertained. these areas we can together become more than the sum of the Our next meetings are on May 11th which is a members day and on May parts. 25th a talk on the Secrets of the Hive.

Under the leadership of Bishop Rachel the is seeking to discern what should be our shared priorities over the next The Good Shepherd knows his Sheep, was our theme for St Peters five years. She writes, April Family Service. The congregation enjoyed some well-known In 2013 the Diocesan vision statement was produced: Journeying hymns and a demonstration of how the Shepherd, alias Jesus knows Together it underlined the desire to share the transforming gospel of his sheep with several members joining in. The children helped with Jesus Christ with people in and around Gloucestershire. Four areas the collection, prayers were lead from the pews by members of the were identified: congregation and the gospel was read by Pat, Gillian and Jennie.  Worshipping together Thank you to Celia for making it an enjoyable service and to Daniel for playing our hymn tunes.  Sharing our Christian faith and values  Providing a visible presence in every community and parish ST PETER’S and WILLERSEY METHODISTS Thank you to everyone who supported the Lent Lunches; contributing with fruit, soup and  Serving the wider world bread. The lunches are good fun and a community way of remembering Lent in the lead up The aspiration and commitments in all this remain unchanged, and to Easter. It is fortunate that the churches have each other as it is really a joint effort. We’re the next steps are to build on what we have achieved and move very pleased to tell you that we raised a total of £320 for Christian Aid. forward on our journey.

6 11 Ascension Day, Thursday 5th May, marks the start of this process Willersey Women’s Institute and offers us opportunities to engage with both the Diocese and the We had a cracking April gathering as it was Willersey’s turn to host the Team. Chipping Campden Group meeting. We welcomed W.I.s from our , 11am until 8.30pm, a day of prayer for the neighbours Blockley, Ebrington and Chipping Campden. With our own Diocese. Look at our websites and church noticeboards for more members this totalled 78 lovely ladies and 2 gentlemen! details of the day. (see later in the magazine for more details) A special Eucharist at St Peter’s, Pebworth, 7.30pm as a Vale and As our speaker was Professor Collywobbles entertaining us with Punch & Cotswold Edge Team service Judy, we adopted an “End of the Pier” seaside theme. We decorated the hall with wonderful decorations and memorabilia to create a summer Bishop Rachel has asked parishes to pray for the Diocese between atmosphere which everyone reminisced on. Each W.I. did a seaside display Ascension Day and Pentecost. She hopes everyone will take this table which were all brilliant and fun to do! The Main Group 2015 minutes opportunity to pray for the Diocese as it begins to explore what the future holds. To help us in this process, in our parishes in the week were read along with the financial report. These were followed by annual th reports from all the W.I.s. Maggie Vinson, our W.I. advisor from beginning Monday 9 May, morning prayer will be said at 9am in Gloucestershire congratulated everyone on the enthusiasm shown for the Honeybourne on Monday, Pebworth on Tuesday, Weston Sub Edge future of the W.L.s in our Campden Group. We all had Pimms and on Wednesday, Dorsington on Friday and Aston on Saturday with a homemade fruit punch – Mm, cheers! Superb fish and chips from the Bell special emphasis on the work of the Diocese. Inn all topped off with yummy ice-cream cones took us back to our Following this period there will be an extended period of childhoods on the beach. Great fun with the excellent Punch & Judy, with th our Maggie as Professor Collywobbles lovely assistant! conversation, through to July 20 , across the Diocese as people reflect on our shared future. In our own parishes there will be What with “Jerusalem” and the National Anthem, we certainly raised the sermons on the Diocesan vision and the PCCs will consider their rafters. Thank you so much to all the Willersey ladies for making it a really responses. “Hi De Hi” evening. Lots of praise received so well done! These three questions will help focus our prayer and conversations. What is the Holy Spirit saying to us in this Diocese? Next meeting – May 9th 7:15pm (Guests welcome £2 entry.) What is your dream or vision for the Church in our Diocese in five Speaker – Sian Davies “Image Consultant” years’ time? Table flowers – Pamela B What could we do to realise this vision? Birthday flowers – Jenny Raffle – Carole T We have much to celebrate in our churches and parishes and by Tea Hostesses – Penny and Judy recognising that we do not exist in isolation but are in partnership Welcome and Vote of Thanks – Mal and Maggie with our neighbouring parishes, the Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Competition – favourite scarf or wrap. and the Diocese we can more fully express the love of Christ in our lives and in our worship. NB Hire of W.I. crockery and cutlery - £15 Part Hire - £10 May you know the love of God and discover the riches of the wider Contact Mal Jelfs – 858351 church. Every blessing Revd Craig An extra note: we would like to offer our condolences to the family of Mrs Lyndon-Morris on her passing. She was a valued and long serving member The Church and Village News is very full this month. Do look on our of our W.I. for many years. Willersey Cotswolds Facebook page or www.willersey.org for more news. 10 7

. SERVICES AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH for May 2016 METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES for May 2016 SUNDAY SERVICES ALL AT 10.30am, unless stated N.B. Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) service is celebrated every Wednesday at 11am. Do come along and join us for the 1st May Don Pritchard service and/or coffee and a chat at 11.30-12.00 noon. 8th May Mr Brian Atkins

th Sidesman Reader. 15 May Christian Aid Sunday Revd. Christine Kettlety nd May 1st David Kelley Emma Phillips 22 May Mr S Barritt Easter 6 9:30am BCP Holy Communion 29th May United Service with St Peters at Methodist Church Acts ch 16 v 9-15 Rev ch 21 v10 then 22 v 5 Deacon Don Pritchard Coffee Emma Phillips & Sylvia Schembri Coffee is served every Friday in the Methodist Community Room May 5th Ascension Day between 10.00 and 11.30am. Sale of a selection of fair trade goods. 7:30 pm Benefice Eucharist at Pebworth Munch Bunch May 8th Ken Spensley Pat Heming The lunch for May will be held on Wednesday 18th at 12.30 Easter 7 9.30 am Eucharist For any queries please contact David on 853400 Acts ch 16 v 16-34 Rev ch 22 v12–14 then 17 v20 to end WILLERSEY METHODIST CHURCH Coffee Penny Burch & Sandra Spensley th Coffee, Chat & Craft May 15 Rob Heming A Methodist We took our first embroidered quilt to a lady from the village who is Pentecost 11:00 am Family Service Acts ch 2 v 1-21C now living at Quinton House. She is delighted with it and was thrilled Coffee Rachael Barker & Gillian Beale to see people’s names on the back of the quilt. We enjoyed sewing it May 22nd Ken Spensley John Busbridge and she will hopefully enjoy using it. Trinity Sunday Benefice Service The Pastor for the Methodist Home in Stratford (Cedar Lawn) could 10:00am Benefice Eucharist at Willersey see, at a glance, that a blanket (knitted by Mildred and Sandra and Romans ch 5 v 1-5 crocheted together by Alison) would suit Maria, who lives at the home. Coffee Adine Keatley & Liz Webb Maria is the mother of the Lay Preacher who is coming to us this May 29th Trinity 1 Sunday, 17th April. Evidently Maria likes bright colours! 9:30 am Joint service at the Methodist Church CROQUET starts on Wednesday, 4 May, further details are within this June 5th Penny Burch Emma Phillips magazine. Lunch Bunch carries on as usual and, if you wish to come Trinity 2 9:30am BCP Holy Communion along, then please contact David Ingles on 01386 853400. It’s the third Galatians ch1 v 11 to end Wednesday in the month. Coffee Pat and Rob Hemimg Our Garden is open to all for the summer. Please come along and enjoy Please check for changes on the weekly sheet. the peace. If you want to bring your dog, fine, but please leave as you Church cleaning Week Ending find! Penny 853306 May 7th Rachael Barker & Elaine Bridger May 14th Justine Steventon st th On a crisp and even morning fourteen trusty parishioners made their way May 21 Gillian Beale & Jean Smith May 28 Judith McNeil Wilson to the St Peters Church to carry out the Spring Clean. There was plenty of Brass Cleaning Week Ending chat to go with the polishing and hoovering, leaving the Church looking May 7th & May 14th Mal Jelfs & Jackie Jordan bright and shiny for the next few months. Thank you to the spring cleaners May 21st & May 28th Jennie Bond & Caroline Hardman and those who provided lunch. If you fancy coming to help at another time we should be pleased to see you in the autumn. 8 9