Issue Number 418 August 2015 From the Rector In praise of lukewarmness In his Budget speech last month, the Chancellor included proposals to consult about further deregulation of Sunday trading. For the past OUR MISSION twenty years or so Sunday trading in England and Wales has been A community seeking to live well with God, regulated by the Sunday Trading Act. Under this Act, larger retailers gathered around Jesus Christ in prayer and fellowship, are not allowed to open for more than six hours on Sundays (and are and committed to welcome, worship and witness. not allowed to open at all on Easter Day and Christmas Day). On the The Church Office whole this legislation has worked reasonably well. It offers a Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL thoughtful balance between the arguments of groups such as the 01756 710238 Lord’s Day Observance Society (now known as Day One Christian [email protected] Ministries), which believes that no trading should be allowed on The Rector Sundays, and the majority of the population for whom shopping on The Rectory, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL Sundays is convenient, not least because of radical changes in working 01756 710326 patterns for many people and the consequent shifts in patterns of [email protected] Curate family life. However, it seems more likely than not that the proposed Jonathan Cain consultations will lead to an almost complete relaxation of the [email protected] existing restrictions on Sunday trading, a position endorsed by many 07495-151987 larger retailers who cite (among other things) the pressure of Website competition from online retailers as a reason for changing the law. www.boltonpriory.church The present legislation on Sunday trading is a positive example of what the New Testament scholar Gerd Theissen has approvingly SUNDAY described as ‘human lukewarmness’ – in other words a compromise 08.00 Holy Communion between those who want no Sunday trading, and those who want no

09.15 Liquid Family Worship First Sunday of month restrictions at all. Theissen argues that such ‘either/or’ positions are 10.30 Sung Eucharist all too common in human society, not least in a Christian context. His point is that life in our churches, and indeed in the wider culture, will 18.30 Evening Prayer (said) Summer months only work if we can discuss contentious issues (in his words), ‘quietly, 16.30 Evening Prayer (said) Winter months without being completely hot or completely cold’. Whether it is the WEDNESDAY debate about Sunday trading, or the Church of England’s continuing Shared Conversations about human sexuality, lukewarmness is our 10.00 Holy Communion best defence against either freezing or burning to death. The only thing Christians should not be lukewarm about is our faith in Jesus 18.45 Choir Practice Christ; and it is Christ’s law of love that must always be the measure All regular services are according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), except of our human conversation. for the Family service, an informal service for young and old. With every good wish, WEDDINGS and BAPTISMS: By arrangement via the Church Office.

RECTOR’S NOTES PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL - 25 JUNE 2015 Interim Acting Archdeacon The Rector opened the meeting with prayers, especially mentioning As I announced in church last month, the Bishop has appointed me those entering ordained ministry and in particular our prospective Interim Acting Archdeacon of Richmond and , and formally li- curate Jonathan Cain, who by the time you read this will be the censed me on 29 July. Your prayers would be appreciated as I fulfil Reverend Jonathan Cain. Also included was the Venerable , this role for the next few months. Please pray as well for Bishop Archdeacon of Craven who is to be installed as Bishop of Richmond. James and the clergy and parishes of the archdeaconry in this period Whilst writing of people beginning new/additional ministry and in of transition. The interviews for a permanent successor for Paul Slater need of our prayers, our Rector, Simon has recently been appointed will take place in early September, and it is likely that the new arch- Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), which for the deacon will take up his or her post by the end of 2015. uninitiated is ‘the body in the diocese for advice on the care and Lighting scheme development of church buildings and needs a person experienced at Work on our lighting scheme has been progressing quietly over the balancing conflicting views and reaching and taking responsibility for past few months. I am pleased to say that our designer, Bruce Kirk, decisions. The Chair must be in sympathy with the mission of the will be issuing tender documents in August to selected local contrac- Church of England and have awareness of the issues involved in tors. All being well, this will enable Bruce to produce a tender report balancing worship and mission with care and conservation.’ Do they in time for the September PCC. have the right man? Yes of course we think they have!! Do Welcoming Jonathan and family remember Simon in your prayers, it is a BIG job! Congratulations We were all delighted to welcome Jonathan Cain as our new curate Simon, we will pray mighty hard! last month, following a joyful ordination service in . Andrew Hartley, as he continues his work within the deanery, has Jonathan, Rebecca and the boys have now moved to the house in Ben been elected as a representative to the new Diocesan Synod, Rhydding that has been bought by the diocese as the curatage for congratulations to Andrew! Bolton Abbey. Their new address will be: 6, Longcroft Road, Ben All those who spend time in the office will be pleased to hear it is to Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8SE. be refurbished with new cupboards, carpet and paintwork making it Jonathan may be contacted on his mobile: 07495 151987. an even brighter place to work in! The Mystery Play We all like to save on housekeeping so it is good to hear that Norman I know that I speak for many people in the parish and in the worship- Stubbs has managed to arrange a reduction of 11p a litre for the price ping community in offering congratulations and thanks to Jo Craven, of Calor Gas which we use for the heating, also securing this for 12 her cast of players, and all the backstage staff for the two magnificent months with the intention of a further reduction next year – I wonder performances of the Mystery Play on the first weekend of July. The if he would like to do all our household accounts! large crowds (including our Diocesan Bishop on the Sunday), helped Hopefully everyone is aware of the next Special Event- yes, the Fete, by the sunny weather, ensured that the Good News was seen and - Monday 31 August. The Carrs and the Hartleys are doing a great job heard by many. The performances were a wonderful culmination to with publicity under the watchful eye of Colin Crabtree. The many months of hard work. There are tentative plans to make this a marquees will be erected on Sunday 30 August at 16.00, so all extra biennial event: please look out for further announcements. hands will be welcome, as will large amounts of items for the stalls. The Welcome Team are as busy as ever with many varied school MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION, HELP REQUIRED! visits. Liz and Betty are standing down at the end of the summer after For the last twelve years, 'come wind, come weather’, Betty Nelmes many successful years of ‘running the show’, thankfully the search for has organised the distribution of the Parish Magazine. Betty has someone to take over the lead is now resolved. Our church architect, decided that at the end of the year, it is time to relinquish this task. Clive England, who re-designed the entrance to Sheffield Cathedral, We are immensely grateful to Betty for all her service, and now need having won several regional and national RIBA awards for that, has someone to replace her. now been shortlisted for the Stirling Architecture Prize. It is great to The job involves, 11 times a year, the following; know we are in such good hands. 1. Take 150 magazines (6 packets of 25) to Church and fill the box It was suggested that events, not specifically church events yet held in ready for the congregation to collect. church, should have someone to meet and greet them and give their 2. Sort the rest of the magazines into different amounts ready to support, for example showing where tables and any other equipment take to the neighbourhood distributors who will deliver them to required is kept. individual homes. We were given a very clear and informative report by James Laycock 3. Photocopy the address labels ready for the postal magazines, of the positive meeting held on ‘The Prior Moone Project’ - that is the put the magazines into envelopes, put on stamps, and post. In proposed extension creating much needed extra space. This was a April, reminders are sent out so that subscriptions can be meeting of representatives from all the groups, committees, and renewed; liaise with Margaret Cody for this. charities who would be involved in giving the necessary permissions 4. Refill the box in Church with spare magazines each month. for such a project. The Rector was encouraged by the general Betty would be very happy to liaise in the hand over period and welcome for the possibility of a modern development on such a initially aid any willing volunteer. historically sensitive site. If you think you can help and would like further information please The ‘Strategic Vision’ was circulated with interspersed comments on get in touch with Betty: 01943 602391, the Church Office: 01756 what had been achieved so far and this was impressive reading. 710238 or the Editor: 01943 430654. Another item, beginning to be considered as part of the Vision, is the Editor eco-congregation project which is seeking ways to reduce our carbon footprint. MAGAZINE ARCHIVES So we all have much to strive for here within the Priory. 100 YEARS AGO – AUGUST 1915 PARISH NOTES: The Bishop’s Camp Fund. On Sunday July 4th, special Rosemary Murgatroyd, PCC Deputy Secretary collections were taken at the Abbey Church at the 10.30 am service HARVEST SUPPER 2015 and at Barden Church at the 3 pm service in aid of the above fund. The Harvest Supper will be held on Friday, 9 October The Rector spoke strongly about our duty in doing our part in helping at 19.00. A volunteer to organise this year’s to provide chaplains and recreation tents for the soldiers who are celebration is urgently needed as well as helpers on training in our Diocese. The result of the appeal (though the day was the day itself. wet and the congregations consequently not as large as they might Please contact the Church Office 01756 710238. have been) was that the Abbey Church sent £3 7s.3d. and Barden Church 13s. to the fund.

THE SERVICE OF THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS ‘Go forth for God: go forth to the world in peace; Be of good courage, armed with heavenly grace’. RIPON CATHEDRAL, Saturday 4 July 2015 Words we heard, we said and we sung interspersed with wonderful It is an encouraging sign for all of us that on this day 17 candidates choral music sung by the girl choristers and lay clerks. were ordained into the Diaconate. Even allowing for the size of the ‘Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus ‘Holy, Holy, Holy diocese this is a very encouraging number. It is also significant that Dominus Deus Sabaoth’ God of hosts’ there were those from all parts of the area and our own Jonathan The Motet Cain was one of four from the Ripon Diocese. ‘Sacerdotes Domini incensum et ‘In the temple do the priests The President was the Right Reverend Nicholas Baines, Bishop of panes offerunt Deo. Et ideo sancti bring incense and bread to offer Leeds and the preacher was the Very Reverend , Dean of erunt Deo suo, et non polluent unto the Lord. And therefore Ripon. nomen eius. Alleluia!’ are they Holy unto their God: The cathedral was full to capacity with family and parish supporters nor shall they defile His sacred and a large number of clergy also there to support their new Name. Alleluia!’ colleagues and particularly those with whom they are to work. After the lengthy declarations the Ordinands turned and faced the Because of the number of candidates there was one service at congregation which was asked if it was their will that the candidates 11.00am and another at 3.00pm. should be ordained, the Cathedral seemed to fill with sound as all Any ordination service is of course remarkable because of the sense present confirmed that this was their will, that all would pray for of purpose, joy and holiness. Perhaps this is particularly so for the them and uphold and encourage them in their ministry. The ordination of deacons taking their first steps along their ordained Ordinands turned back to face the Bishop who addressed them: pathway, hearing for the first time as they kneel before the Bishop ‘In the name of our Lord, we bid you remember the greatness of the with his hands laid upon them, ‘send down the Holy Spirit on your trust in which you are now to share: the ministry of Christ himself, servant Name for the office and work of a deacon in your church’. who for our sake took the form of a servant. Remember always with Later, as they receive a Bible they will hear ‘Receive this book, as a thanksgiving that the people among whom you will minister are sign of the authority given you this day to speak God’s word to his made in God’s image and likeness. In serving them you are serving people. Build them up in His truth and serve them in His name.’ Christ himself, before whom you will be called to account. From beginning to end the service grew and developed as we heard You cannot bear the weight of this calling in your own strength, but familiar words spoken and sung; only by the grace and power of God. Pray therefore that your heart may daily be enlarged and your understanding of the Scriptures ‘Praise my soul, the King of heaven;’ enlightened. Pray earnestly for the gift of the Holy Spirit.’ The communion service followed which was no less moving and as ‘Longing for light, we went in darkness prayerfully received among many hundreds as with just a few. Longing for truth, we turn to you. The writer felt sure that every one of the ordained clergy present, Make us your own, your holy people, bishops, priests and deacons was remembering his or her own Light for the world to see.’ ordination promises, hoping that they were continuing to sustain them and giving thanks for the privilege they had received. They ‘Great God, your love has called us here, were likely too to be acknowledging that ordained ministry, ‘whilst as we, by love, for love were made’. being different’ was no more or less important than that of every Christian called to serve. ‘Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour.’ The Reverend J A Turnbull ON FAITH, DOUBT AND CERTAINTY AGAIN … In last month’s magazine Simon wrote on faith, doubt and certainty. As I reflect on my recent journey from civil engineering with JN Bentley to ordained ministry at the Priory these are three words that resonate quite strongly. During the last two years there have been plenty of opportunities for AUGUST ORGAN RECITAL: Sunday 2 August, 15.30 - 16.30 doubt to creep in – is my vocation genuine? How will Rebecca cope? NEIL TAYLOR, Sheffield Cathedral And what about the boys? Will we get them into the right schools? Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in F sharp minor Will the Diocese find us a house? César Franck: Fantaisie in A I have been fortunate to journey with Herbert Howells: Rhapsody No 3 in C sharp minor many wise and faithful people, whose Felix Mendelssohn: Sonata No 3 in A prayerful advice has been invaluable. J S Bach: Prelude and Fugue in E flat (BWV 552) And as I look back I get the real sense SEPTEMBER RECITAL: Sunday 6 September, 15.30-16.30 that God is going before me/us. Yes, there are still anxieties, but these JONATHAN EYRE, tend to be minimised when I Jonathan Eyre is the Assistant Director of Music at St Peter’s remember in whose strength we live Cathedral, Bradford, where he is responsible for the day-to-day and work. Following God’s call may running of the Cathedral Girls' Choir. Jonathan also plays the organ as be challenging, but God always part of the weekly round of Cathedral liturgies. He is the Co-Director provides the resources we need. of the RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers, Director of the Bradford Certainty may often be unhelpful and Chorale, and Organist to the University of Sheffield. is usually unrealistic. Doubt is an Prior to his appointment in 2012, Jonathan held the position of essential element of a living faith. As Director of Music at St. Nicholas Church, Harpenden, and was Master we fulfil our Christian vocation of the Choristers at Willington Prep School, Wimbledon. however, we can be confident that God is faithful and it is God’s faithfulness revealed specifically in Jesus Jonathan read music at The University of Sheffield as organ scholar, Christ that is the foundation of our hope and for our ministry. I am and was organ scholar of Sheffield Cathedral. He currently studies the enjoying getting started organ with Dr Gordon Stewart, and has previously studied with Dr Revd Jonathan Cain, Curate of Bolton Priory Colin Walsh, Neil Taylor, and Andrew Fletcher. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, an Associate of Trinity College London, JUNE FIGURES and was awarded the RCO’s Choral Directing Diploma. The average weekly attendance at all Sunday services in June was 126. There were 34 attendees at the June Jonathan teaches at Bradford Grammar School (Singing and monthly Liquid Service. The average weekly receipts to Organ), and maintains an active recital and silent movie the Priory in June were £1706. improvisation career. He also holds positions on the councils of the SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE DEADLINE RSCM Bradford and the Bradford Organist Association. Please may we have any copy for the September magazine by 14 For more information see www.jonathaneyre.com August sent either to the Editor or to the Church Office? Tim Raymond

AUGUST DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

1 Saturday 12 .00 Marriage of Luca Maceratesi and Saturday, 8 August: Concert in support of The Boyle and Petyt Antonia Hindle Foundation featuring Alexandra Lowe and Friends. 2 SUNDAY TRINITY 9 For tickets contact Carol Dawson, 01756 710258 /07710843003 09.15 The Liquid Family Service, will not Sunday, 30 August: Fete marquees to be erected , all offers of help take place in August. will be gratefully accepted. 15.30 Organ Recital, Neil Taylor Sunday 13 September: CHORAL EVENSONG at 16.30 will be sung by 6 Thursday The Transfiguration of Our Lord the Priory Choir.

8 Saturday 19.30 Alexandra Lowe Concert in the Priory Friday, 25 September: Macmillan Coffee Morning,

9 SUNDAY TRINITY 10 10.30 to 12 noon at Bolton Abbey Village Hall, 15 Saturday Blessed Virgin Mary Offers of help on the day, cakes and raffle

16 SUNDAY TRINITY 11 prizes would be gratefully appreciated. 17 Monday 14.00 Marriage of James Wright and Please contact Margaret Cody 01756 Sarah Mushtaq 710238

23 SUNDAY TRINITY 12 PLEASE NOTE There will not be a Liquid 24 Monday St Bartholomew Family Service in August. 30 SUNDAY TRINITY 13 FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 16.00 Fete marquees to be erected HOLY BAPTISM 31 Monday 13.30 Bolton Abbey Fete 14 June Rafe Garner SEPTEMBER Lucas Stobart 2 Wednesday 19.30 The Wednesday Nighters MARRIAGE SERVICE 5 Saturday 09.00 Group wedding meeting of those 6 June Aiden Wilson and Eleanor Newall wishing to be married at the Priory. 13 June Alex Rapley and Emma Siddle 11.00 Marriage of Brett Playdon and 20 June Roslin Docta and Bethany Smith Kirsty Wilkinson Daniel Birk and Prudence Armitage 13.00 Marriage of Stephen Bailey and 27 June Scott Raper and Charlotte Kernohanh Charlotte Pucknell Graham Reid and Kate Appleby 6 SUNDAY TRINITY 14 FUNERAL SERVICE 09.15 Liquid Family Service 18 June Peter Hopkinson

15.30 Organ Recital, Jonathan Eyre INTERMENT OF ASHES 8 Tuesday 09.00 The Friends of Bolton Priory outing 28 June Bob Appleyard

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 31 AUGUST If you would like to help on the day or need further information about items to be collected, please ring the stallholder. Books Barry Cody 01756-710587 Bottles Keith Simpson 01943 600969 Cakes Tina Butler 01756-710280 Children’s Toys Carrie and Ben Bridgen 01943-609657 Rectory Garden Teas Diana Parsons 01943-600603 Preserves Susan Neal 07855-167602 Tombola Ann Lloyd 01535-273079 Craft Stall Val Middleton 01943-430654 Bric-a-Brac Margaret Cody 01756-710587 Raffle Michael Vineall 01756-753013 HELP NEEDED ON SUNDAY AUGUST 30 AT 16.00 TO ERECT THE MARQUEES FOR THE FETE. PLEASE COME AND PLAY YOUR PART All donations can be left in the Church Office except books which we would appreciate in the Boyle Room, the key is in the office or Church. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHTERS Bolton Abbey Village Hall, Wednesdays 19.30 The title of the first meeting to be held on 2 September, is still to be announced. The talk on Harlow Carr Gardens has unfortunately been cancelled owing to unforeseen circumstances. On 7 October Richard Jones will take us ‘Around the World in Forty Days’. Everyone is very welcome to come along. Entrance is free, we hold a raffle to cover our costs. If you can help with tea and cake after the meeting please have a word with Margaret Cody 01756 710587. BOOKING BOLTON ABBEY VILLAGE HALL If you are interested in booking the hall please either email, [email protected] or ring Margaret on 01756 710587. SUMMER OUTINGS WITH THE FRIENDS OF BOLTON PRIORY was designed, built and paid for in 1840 by Sarah Losh, a very talented lady with very positive and unique ideas, both inside and out. In this This year our committee has organised two days out for the Friends of Bolton Priory. As we go to press we have one down and one to go. case the coffee stop is at the ‘pub across’, and of course a guide is in On 4 June a coach load of thirty Friends, and their friends, set off from attendance. Then it’s back down the M6 to Penrith to visit another the Village Car Park at 09.00, headed for Selby Abbey for a cup of unsung treasure, Hutton-in-the-Forest, a house which has been in the coffee and a guided tour. Now be honest, Selby is not your first Fletcher Vane family since 1605. choice for part of a special day out, and yet the Abbey turned out to It is based on two Pele towers joined by a great hall, with a third tower be one of the most interesting unsung sites in our area. Founded by added and then further altered in the 1860’s by Anthony Salvin. the Benedictines in 1069 it became an ecclesiastical power house in Lunch will be followed by a detailed tour of the house with its family paintings and Gillows furniture. A wander around the charming the North of England and as a mark of its importance became a gardens for those needing the exercise, and a sit in the sun for those ‘mitred’ abbey in 1256. In 1340 there was a disastrous fire but within the next eighty years the Abbey was fully restored and further who don’t will have us back in Bolton Abbey by around 18.30. embellished. A general decline in income and power soon however Morning coffee, two different guides, all entrance fees, lunch and of started and it was then surrendered under the Dissolution in 1539. It course the coach are included at £40 per ticket and because of the became Selby’s parish church, then during the Commonwealth there geography at both sites it will be an easy day for walking and access. was a great loss of stained glass and statues, and in 1690 the tower Places on the coach are now available to all congregation members and their friends on a ‘first come’ basis. Please ring Andrew Hartley on fell, destroying the south transept. Within the prosperity of the 19th century the church was totally 01943 600645 (home) or 01943 816363 (work). overhauled and put completely back into use, although another fire in 1906 put the Abbey back to square one. Three years and £40,000 Andrew Hartley later the restoration was complete with new stained glass and a new Hill organ. Our guides gave us a thorough tour of this most interesting and beautiful building, and we all agreed another visit was well worth it, even just for the truly amazing stained glass. Then back on the bus we sped to Burton Agnes near Driffield for lunch and once again a detailed tour of the house. The site has been occupied by the same family since 1173 and the present house was built by 1610 by Sir Henry Griffith using architect Robert Smithson (of Longleat, Wollaton and Hardwick). Alterations and additions have occurred in the Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras and the 20th

century saw many paintings and other treasures added. The building well deserved Simon Jenkin’s rating in his book ‘Englands Thousand Best Houses’ as one of the top twenty alongside Windsor

Castle, Buckingham Palace and Chatsworth. Our guide was a bottomless pit of knowledge and our party happily wended its way home carrying a serious chunk of the garden centre by 18.45. Still to come is Tuesday, 8 September when our 09.00 coach takes us The plant and carrier bag race this year is won by Laurie Cordingley at Burton Agnes. up the M6 nearly to Carlisle, to a total gem of a church at Wreay. This BOLTON ABBEY CRICKET CLUB The 2nds travelled to Thirsk, who batted first and put on a total of 163 for 8 wickets. Bolton Abbey responded outstandingly to overhaul Saturday 6th June: saw the 1st XI at home to Rainton. The Visitors that total in 32 overs with just 5 wickets down. batted first and put on a total of 157 for 7 wickets. Bolton Abbey Saturday 4th July: A 6 point win for both teams, keeping the 1sts in batsmen responded well to secure a comfortable win. fourth place in Division 3 and the 2nds just one point from second The 2nds travelled to place in Division 7. Ripley, the home team The 1sts were away at Pannal. Yet again the Bolton Abbey opening scored a huge 298 for 6 bowlers were magnificent, limiting Pannal to a very low score mid- wickets. The Bolton Abbey innings. Pannal ended with 124 all out off 45 overs, this total was opening pair continued their comfortably overhauled with overs to spare. great form with Nick Driver The 2nds hosted Scotton. The visitors batted first and were all out for (pictured) scoring 85 and 137. In reply, Bolton Abbey opener Nick Driver scored heavily again Jeremy Harrison amassing a with 67 and useful contributions from Leon Onoszko (15) and Nick magnificent 121 not out. Baxter (30) helped overhaul the total in just 26 overs with 4 wickets This monumental win came Nick Driver in great action down. This win puts the 2nds in real contention for one of the two with just two balls to spare - promotion spots, and is a great recovery from early-season losses. truly nail-biting stuff! Saturday 11th July Another six-points for both teams, although the 1st Saturday 13th June: the 1sts travelled to Bishop Monkton. Excellent team gain came about through the opposition, Galphay-and-Winksley, bowling spells from Will Lord and Will Patchett restricted the run-rate conceding on the Friday evening, which is unfortunate. The 2nds, but catching opportunities unfortunately were not taken and the however, secured a comfortable victory at Burnt Yates, which places home side amassed a total of 230 for six wickets. Some lively quick the team second in the division! bowling from Bishop Monkton took early Bolton Abbey wickets, and Robert Mayo 07808 771264 the 1sts were all out for 146. Chairman, Bolton Abbey Cricket Club Saturday 20th June: the 1st XI travelled to top-of-the-league Thornton-le-Moor. They batted first and scored 206 for 8. Kev Holme (45) and Andy Jennings (59) got our innings off to a solid start and The Boyle and Petyt Primary School despite a typically swashbuckling 20 from Matt Harrison we were all invite you to their out for 169 off 38 overs. The 2nd XI played at home hosting West Tanfield who batted first 35th Harvest Show, 2015 and scored 129-6. Martin Cressey bowled exceptionally well taking 2 wickets for 22 off 9 overs. Our batsmen got us off to an excellent start, and we won comfortably in 30 overs. Saturday 19 September, at 2pm Saturday 27th June: the 1sts played Sharow at home. The visitors Cream Teas, Cake Stall, Face Painting, batted first and were limited to just 123-9 with opening bowlers Will Lord and Will Patchett putting in accurate spells of fast bowling. Rob Games , Raffle, Tombola, Pet Show, Chew put in the outstanding bowling performance taking 4 wickets for 17 off 8 overs. Chasing the Sharow total, opener Kev Holme Bouncy Slide and lots more…….. scored a useful 23, but the visitors' total was demolished by Rob Schedule in this magazine Hodgson's 51 not out to secure a comfortable win in just 22 overs.

BOLTON ABBEY MYSTERY PLAY 2015 From the first, we are very fortunate to be able to produce the Mystery Play in the Priory Church, ruins and river. It is as perfect a setting as could be wished for. We had willing and skilful volunteers to make a new wardrobe of costumes, and to find and manage the props. As many of you know, it was not an easy task to enlist a full cast, but this was eventually achieved thanks to some very determined efforts. With the help and hard work of numerous people, the components gradually fell into place. We were able to avoid a large outlay on outdoor sound systems; we found doves, music, the beautifully presented food for the wedding feast, and refreshments for the performers. And we had the indispensable support of the Church and Church Office.

There are thanks due to everyone who played a part in the Mystery Play, which took place under blue skies on the 4 and 5 of July. The preparations began in September 2014, when Ronnie Moore called a meeting with the hope of reviving what was The Pageant, after a long gap of nine years.

PRIORY DIRECTORY

Rector The Revd 01756-710326 Curate The Revd Jonathan Cain 07495-151987 Hon Assistant The Revd James Turnbull Clergy The Revd John Bennett The Revd Christopher Armstrong Church Office Margaret Cody 01756-710238 Churchwardens Paul Middleton 01943-430654 Matthew Hey 07702-555339 Deputy Churchwardens Norman Stubbs 01943-463332 Jean Crawford 07951-788909 PCC Secretary Liz Higgins 01943-607525 PCC Treasurer Michael Heatley 01423-509629 Gift Aid Norman Stubbs 01943-463332 Director of Music Tim Raymond [email protected] Works Committee Matthew Hey 07702-555339 The Pageant under the previous direction of Phyllida Munro was a Deanery Synod Andrew Hartley 01943-600645 biennial event, and it is hoped that this will continue. In spite of Norman Stubbs 01943-463332 Tony Cantlow 01756-700254 quite a few cold and wet outdoor rehearsals and some stressful Diocesan Synod Andrew Hartley 01943-600645 moments, I think we can all say it has been a very enjoyable and Verger Tony Cantlow 01756-700254 worthwhile experience……..which you can share next time! Sacristan Jennifer Hardaker Joanna Craven Chalicists’ Rota Mike Vineall 01756-753013 Director of the 2015 Mystery Play Liquid Worship Judith Schofield 01756-720065 Electoral Roll Margaret Cody 01756-710238 Child Protection Libby Packett 01943-817450 Disabled Representative Graham Dingle 01274-565760 Sidesmen’s Rota Stephen Murgatroyd 01943-880091 Flower Rota Lorna Freegard 01943-607907 Guides’ Rota Liz Higgins 01943-607525 Betty Nelmes 01943-602391 Cleaning Rota Andrew Wade 01943-862614 Magazine Editor Val Middleton 01943-430654 [email protected] Magazine Deputy Editor Judith Allen 01943-434434 Magazine Advertising Andrew Hartley 01943-816363 Magazine Distribution Betty Nelmes 01943-602391 Priory Friends Andrew Hartley 01943-600645