Amberley Parish Magazine

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4 Services for March

Sunday 1sᵗ Mar 8 am Said Holy Communion 10 am Sung Holy Communion Sunday 8ᵗffį Mar 8 am Said Holy Communion 10 am Second Sunday Service Sunday 15ᵗffį Mar 8 am Said Holy Communion (BCP) 10 am Sung Holy Communion Sunday 22ffkᵈ Mar 8 am Said Holy Communion 10 am Mothering Sunday Service (Methodist led) Sunday 29ᵗffį Mar 8 am Said Holy Communion 10 am Sung Holy Communion

Regular Services: Holy Communion is said every Wednesday at 8 am Morning Prayer is said on all other weekdays at 8 am Compline is said at 6 pm on the second Monday of the month Julian Group (Silent Prayer) every Friday, 9 am - 9.30 am in the Littleworth New Room www.amberleychurch.org.uk

Great Spring Clean Event.

Would all the cleaning teams please note that the Spring Cleaning of the Church will take place from 10.00 am on Tuesday 7th April There will be lists at the back of the church to indicate the specific jobs that we would like undertaken. All are welcome but please do sign up for the various duties so that there are no duplications of jobs.

5 Rector’s Letter

Enemy of Apathy? As I begin to plan our retreat this year, and as the school governors think about how we develop our children's spirituality, I am reminded of the Holman Hunt painting - "The Light of the World". Jesus is knocking at the door of our hearts, and there is no door handle on the outside of the door. If we are to meet Jesus, we must first open the door of our hearts and let him in. Now, here's the rub, lots of us don't really understand what's in our hearts and lots of us don't really know where the door of our heart is, to open and let Jesus in. Now, Jesus wants to be our friend, but he doesn't want to love the person we pretend to be, he wants to love the person God made. There are a whole host of ways in which we might better get to know who we are, deep down inside. One of those ways I explored was in a "Rule of Life" workshop, where we were encouraged to consider our core and unchanging values, and then try to marry that up with how much of our time and energy we give to those values. It's about translating that which is on our heart, into that about which we are passionate and committed. Here was a really valuable exercise, for I believe that the better we understand ourselves, and the better we understand what God made us for, the more we play our part in God's breath-taking coming Kingdom. In other words, the truth shall set us free, free to enjoy eternal life - the abundant gift of life in all its fulness, that begins now. I have no doubt the future for us will be challenging but, if God is involved, it will also be Joyful! If, on the other hand, we buy into the, oh so fashionable, cynicism of our generation, if we fail to be passionate about the core values that God places in our hearts, and if we fail to strive together for the coming Kingdom of God, then in our lonely apathy, we can look forward to a bleak future… When Jesus came to Golgotha, they hanged Him on a tree, They drove great nails through hands and feet, and made a Calvary; They crowned Him with a crown of thorns, red were His wounds and deep, For those were crude and cruel days, and human flesh was cheap.

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6 (Continued from page 6) When Jesus came to Birmingham, they simply passed Him by. They would not hurt a hair of Him, they only let Him die; For men had grown more tender, and they would not give Him pain, They only just passed down the street, and left Him in the rain. Still Jesus cried, 'Forgive them, for they know not what they do, ' And still it rained the winter rain that drenched Him through and through; The crowds went home and left the streets without a soul to see, And Jesus crouched against a wall, and cried for Calvary. G A Studdert-Kennedy The answer is yours to decide… Will you continue unmoved and unaware? Or do you dare to discover the door of your heart, and love Jesus there? Revd Howard Gilbert

Mothering Sunday During the Middle Ages, young people apprenticed to craftsmen or There is an old Jewish saying: God working as ‘live-in’ servants were could not be everywhere, and allowed only one holiday a year on therefore He made mothers. which to visit their families – which is Mother Church, Mother Earth, Mother how ‘Mothering Sunday’ got its name. of the Gods – our human mothers – all This special day became a day of of them have been part of the family rejoicing, and the Lenten fast celebration of ‘Mothering Sunday’ – as was broken. In some places the day the fourth Sunday in Lent is was called Simnel Day, because of the affectionately known. It has been sweet cakes called simnel cakes celebrated in the UK since at least the traditionally eaten on that day. 16th century. In recent years the holiday has In Roman times, great festivals were changed and in many ways now held every Spring to honour Cybele, resembles the American Mother’s Day, Mother of all the Gods. Other pagan with families going out to Sunday festivals in honour of Mother Earth lunch and generally making a fuss of were also celebrated. With the arrival their mother on the day. of Christianity, the festival became one honouring Mother Church.

7 Editorial again and all of the spring bulbs almost leaping out of the ground. As I We are now well into the new year. returned from Nailsworth, along Shrove Tuesday has come and gone Watledge Lane, I stopped to watch and now we are into Lent with Easter seven or eight sparrows seemingly looming large, near to the middle of squabble over nesting sites in a leafless next month. Dare I now say "Only nine beech hedge and this only in late more shopping months to Christmas" January. - Ouch!!! I earlier watched the TV coverage of We are out of the Common Market - the World Economic Forum 2020 in has anyone noticed a difference to life Davos when the teenage girl, Greta in general? We can still travel to our Thunberg, faced off Donald Trump, favourite holiday spots in the reputedly one of the most powerful Mediterranean sun or drive through men in the world. Greta had earlier our neighbouring countries, across the crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a sailing channel, with our existing passports boat, to demonstrate her 'GREEN' and without a visa or international credentials, in order to address/berate driving permit. Those facilities will the United Nations General Assembly end on 31st December 2020 unless about the effects of climate change. some agreement has been reached Both crossing the Atlantic in a small between times. sailing boat and addressing the UN "Rain, rain, go away! Come again must take huge courage, especially in another.... and don't come back for one so young. Similarly she crossed some little while!" Please!!! Have we back over the Atlantic in the same not had enough rain and yet still we sailing craft before the Davos see the weather fronts coming across assembly. No matter what our various the Atlantic, heading our way on the ages may be we have got to listen to meteorological forecast maps bringing these young people, backed by the more wind and rain but milder leading scientists of the world, to put temperatures? First came storm Ciara in place measures to redress the with all of the damage that she could damage that we are wreaking upon bring along with 6 weeks of rain in 12 our planet. Many of us will not live to hours swiftly followed by storm see the end product of these measures 'Dennis' but it is our children and grandchildren who will have to reap This upside down year so far has seen a wonderful crop of snowdrops once (Continued on page 9)

8 (Continued from page 8) early February that help, relief and equipment are, at last, arriving in the this particular whirlwind. country, along with food for the wild Climate change?? What climate animals, from across the world. change?? Prayers have been answered. Finally, back to the Australian fires Fred Ashworth. mentioned in the February magazine, I have just heard on a TV news item in

Akany Avoko

Many people in Amberley will remember that Holy Trinity's Peace and Justice group supported a remarkable children's home in Madagascar for over 15 years. Contacts with the home increased and several of the 120 or so children in Akany Avoko acquired sponsors in Amberley who helped to support them financially for many years and some still do. Some of our youngsters travelled to the home in Antananarivo to work with the children. Things have changed over the years and recently a boys' centre has opened. There are 21 youngsters at the moment, but numbers will increase when renovations are completed. Great efforts are being made in the area of education and different sports are now available. Self-sufficiency has always been an important aim so that expenditure can be decreased and recently water is being saved by the construction of three large water tanks. Plans are being made to place solar panels on the roofs of the buildings. Inevitably progress is slow because of limited finance - Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world. It is particularly hard at the moment because of political corruption and so many basic essentials are in short supply to make people's lives even more difficult. Education of the children has always been very important to prepare them for the future and excellent results are being attained. Confirmation classes are held every week to ensure the children have a choice of spiritual instruction in both Lutheran and Protestant religions. So much valuable work is being undertaken by this wonderful organisation with their dedicated staff despite the difficulties faced in this marvellous country. Any support from Amberley will be of tremendous help. Anne Shepherd 9 From the Archives

Amberley Parish Magazine - March 1900 Clerical Assistance - The Rector has been fortunate in obtaining the assistance, for a time, of the Rev. R. F. Ardell, who is at home for partial rest from the Foreign Mission Field. Mr. Ardell has worked for over 12 years in educational missionary work in Tinnevelly, and we trust he will bring to us blessing in the time of his ministry among us. Church of England Temperance Meeting - In spite of deep snow, a fairly good number attended our meeting on Monday, Feb. 12th, when Miss Easterfield, of Cheltenham, gave a most eloquent and stirling address on temperance. A pleasant programme of music and recitations was provided. Home Sweet Home - Every would-be economist must make herself the master of ordinary details in economics. One who has to look well to the ways of a household must learn the relative values of foods etc. When she goes to a grocer's, she must realise that rice at 14d. a stone is just as nutritious as patna at 3d. a pound. Sago costing 1d. is as fattening as tapioca at 5d. Tail end of cod fish is as appetizing as head of same; there is less waste in the tail, and it costs several pence a pound less. Peas, beans, and lentils, give more fresh-forming ingredients than an equal quantity of meat. We must remember that health cannot be obtained without a proper supply of food. Amberley Archive Group

Gloucester Choral Society presents St John Passion - JS Bach

Perhaps one of Bach’s best choral masterpieces, the telling of the Passion of Christ as written in the gospel of John is always a beautiful and poignant concert during the Lent period. 14ᵗffį March at 7 pm - Gloucester Cathedral Tickets £10 to £25 available online at gloucesterchoral.com or by calling 01452 768928

10 Amberley Gardening Club

Our February meeting began with our AGM, followed by a lecture and slideshow from local photographer and gardener, Steve Hurrell. We saw his fabulous images of tawny owls, otters and larks, as well as extraordinary close-ups of insect life. Not to mention some glorious flower pictures. Everyone was fascinated to see the range of wildlife living all around us, available for all of us to see, if we keep our eyes open and have just a little bit of patience. FUTURE EVENING MEETINGS 12th March: Medicinal herbs in your garden - Caroline Sheldrick 21st April: Growing from seed - Chris French (Joint Meeting with Box Gardening Club at Box 14th May: Woodchester vineyard visit, plus wine tasting 10th September: A Brief History and Restoration of The Old Priory at Woodchester- Jeremy Hill 8th October: Autumn colour and interest in the garden - Duncan Coombs 12th November: Management of Common - NT (TBC) 10th December: A Christmas Celebration

THIS YEAR'S GARDEN EVENTS 4th June: SLIMBRIDGE WWT Wetland Tour AM, Land Rover safari PM 9th July: The LASKETT gardens and CHURCH COTTAGE nr Ross on Wye 25th April: PLANT SALE 9.30-12.30 with book sale in Parish rooms Annual subscription rate: £15 per person, £25 per couple, £4 per guest We meet on the second Thursday of the month in the Amberley Parish Rooms. Meetings start at 7:30pm where you may join us for a glass of wine and a chat, followed by a guest speaker at 8pm. So do join us and bring a friend for some, or all, of these occasions, whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner. There are always things to learn and ideas to exchange. New members always welcome.

11 Methodist News Timetable:

Brimscombe Intentional Community 10.30 Contemplative prayer Day of Prayer 11.30 Prayer walk (outside) or Prayer Saturday March 14th 10.30am-3.00pm Stations (in the church) Brimscombe Methodist Church 12.30 lunch 1.00 Labyrinth and finger labyrinth The Formation Group for the proposed activity Brimscombe Intentional Community 1.45 Silent prayer have organised this day of prayer to 2.15 Taize prayer provide a "taster" for the kind of prayer 3.00 finish activities that may take place once the community has been established. Drop in for a short stay, or come for the Further information about the whole day. Please bring your own community will be available on the packed lunch - tea and coffee will be day. provided throughout the day.

Nature is wonderful. A million years ago she didn’t know we were going to wear spectacles yet look at the way she placed our ears.

Amberley Parish Room and Playground Management Committee

The AGM of The Amberley Parish Room and Playground Management Committee will take place on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2020 at 7.45 pm. in the Parish Room. Everyone is invited to attend the AGM. Come and hear how much effort goes into managing these important facilities in our village. Members of regular user-groups are particularly encouraged to attend and are reminded that each group is entitled to nominate a representative to sit on the Committee and contribute ideas towards the management of the Room and Playground.

12 Recipe of the Month Few drops vanilla essence 3 oz (85g) caster sugar (reserve 1 tbspn Auntie Barbara's Special Bread and for the top) Butter Pudding 1 brioche loaf As a child, bread and butter pudding Method was always my out-and-out favourite, although in the '50s at our house it was 1. Cut brioche into 10 slices (cut crusts made with eggs and milk, rather than off first and last slices). cream, with a little extra milk poured 2. Spread 5 slices with the conserve over the top to cool it down. and cut into halves. 3. Scatter half the fruit over the bottom At a dinner party recently one of the of a well-buttered oven dish. guests brought along a superb variant, 4. Lay slices spread with conserve made with brioche. I am glad to say he overlapping on top of fruit. was willing to share the recipe. 5. Scatter the rest of the fruit on top. 6. Spread butter on remaining 5 slices and again cut in half. Lay these interleaved on top of the rest with edges slightly raised. (Butter side up.) 7. Whisk milk, cream, eggs, vanilla and sugar to combine thoroughly, and pour over pudding. Leave to stand for an hour, sprinkle the reserved sugar over the top, and bake at 180° for 30 - Ingredients 40 mins, or until top is golden and 8 oz (225g) dried fruit crunchy and middle is just set. 3 eggs Jane Apricot conserve Butter Note: Auntie Barbara's recipe did say to Half pint milk scatter some fruit on top before baking - I Half pint whipping cream prefer not to do this as I find it burns and becomes bitter. Christmas gift to Foodbank

This year the collections at the Christmas Day services , together with the 50% share of donations for the church Christmas Card tree, were in aid of Stroud Foodbank and as a result the total forwarded to the charity was £610. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. 13 A Prize for the Ugliest Gargoyle

After last month's article on "Oddities" in the form of the monks' perch - seats or misericordia - it seems the right time to discuss the waterspouts outside the cathedral. These are called gargoyles coming from the French "gargouille" meaning throat and thereby describing the gurgling sound of water. The gargoyles are a functioning part of the drainage system to take rainwater away from the vast roof of the Cathedral. They are designed to discharge water several feet out from the guttering of the building and avoid the erosion of the stone walls below. Like the monks' perch seats most of the gargoyles are designed in the shape of non-religious figures. It is thought that gargoyles were a Gothic invention dating back to the 1200's. Apart from their purpose in getting rid of rainwater, they also had a very medieval purpose of warding off evil spirits. This explains why they are carved in fearsome shapes, often in the form of grotesque monsters and ogres.

During the last 12 months the Cathedral has commissioned five new gargoyles for the north side of the Lady Chapel. The first to be completed is particularly ferocious image of a Gloucester Rugby Player. For the time being the new gargoyles are under scaffolding but hopefully by the summer you will be able to see them from the ground and be suitably frightened. Peter Hankins - cathedral guide

14 Marah

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who gave gifts of food, toiletries, clothes, chocolates and, of course, money during 2019. Marah is a charity for the homeless and vulnerable people of Stroud. We run regular drop-ins at lunch times on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday in Stroud. We serve about 40 to 50 two course meals on Mondays and Wednesdays and give out hot toasties on Saturdays. All this is much appreciated by the clients who often ask for take-aways to cover the rest of the week. The clients are vulnerable men and women (mostly men) who often have alcohol or drug addictions and some have mental health issues. We provide a welcome to anyone who comes to our door and offer a smile, a welcome, a hot meal and support where necessary. The need never diminishes. We are extremely grateful for all the help given to us by our supporters. Every item donated is used and gratefully received. We couldn't open without your generosity. On behalf of these vulnerable people, Thank you. Jackie Natt

15 Meet Your Neighbour

A monthly series by Jo Barber Name: Vivienne Leivers (Née Jeffs ) Address: Near to Amberley Church How long have you lived in Amberley, and from where, and why, did you come? Came to Amberley 42 years ago having fallen in love with an old, run-down cottage. We already had two daughters followed by two sons so lots of space and the beautiful Common was a major consideration. Originally from 'Costa del Salford', I left Manchester to become an Art Student at Harrow on the Hill Art College and then Loughborough College. Occupation(s): Craft Teacher to Special Needs Adults at Home Farm Trust. In between being a full-time Mum and looking after our younger daughter who has M.E, I was a Lunch Time Supervisor at Amberley School. I produced the original designs for the Village Playground and was an Invigilator at Stroud College. What is the best thing about living in Amberley? The wonderful characters we have met, past and present including Mary White who, from the proceeds of her house sale, founded the Highlands Cottage Charity. Her generosity has enabled local people without the financial means, to live in the village in rented properties. What is the worst thing about living in Amberley? I find it incredible that the speed limit on the narrow lane which passes the School and the Church is 40 mph. There is a danger to pedestrians visiting the Parish Room which hosts many activities including Playgroup, Brownies, Messy Church and possibly in the future, a Shop in the Church. We have lost two of our pets to speeding cars but no human casualties - yet. What change would you most like to see in Amberley? A blanket 20 mph speed limit throughout the village. Otherwise; Amberley - Stay as sweet as you are.

16 17 The Eco Gardener

Planting Trees TREES are the lifeblood of our planet and with the climate now under threat from global warming, they are more important than ever. Trees absorb carbon dioxide (the main culprit in climate change) from the atmosphere and store it in their woody stems. They use it for plant growth and give us oxygen in return. Planting a tree is one of the ways we, as gardeners, can make a difference. BROADLEAVED trees, like beech, oak or maple are best at absorbing CO2, due to their greater surface area of the leaves. So if you have the space try these. Other native trees, recommended by The Woodland Trust, are hawthorn, hazel, downy birch, rowan, blackthorn and wild cherry. Also crab apple, silver birch, spindle bush & goat willow. Native trees will grow best in local conditions and you will avoid importing new diseases. Try to buy bare rooted, so as to avoid more plastic pots. FRUIT trees can offer you the added benefit of food, as well as beautiful blossom. They also provide for pollinating insects like bees. For smaller gardens choose a dwarf rootstock, M27 grows to just 2m, while M9 or MM106 to 3m. Another idea is to plant fans, espaliers or cordons against a fence or wall, all of which will take up very little space. WATER retention is an additional benefit achieved from tree planting. The roots can halt erosion and slow runoff. With the heavy rains we are now experiencing, trees can help mitigate damage arising from the storms. BE WISE. Always be careful not to plant new trees where they could harm existing natural habitats like meadows or grasslands. Choose the right tree for the right place. Mixed planting is the best way to encourage biodiversity. And finally care for your new tree once planted, to ensure its long and healthy life for the next generation. Holiday Club

Three mornings packed with fun and laughter, games, crafts and stories. All on the theme of knights and princesses. 6ᵗffį to 8ᵗffį April from 10 to 12.30 pm - School years 1 - 6 Contact: [email protected] Minchinhampton Baptist Church

18 The Parish Meal 2020.

On Friday 7th February we assembled in numbers, 22 to be precise, at 7 o'clock in the evening in the Old Lodge Inn on Minchinhampton Common. A fine drizzly rain was just catching us as we made our way from the car park but not enough, of course, to dampen our spirits. In the bar we enjoyed a drink before taking our seats at a 'U' shaped table layout in a dining area close by the kitchen. The evening was pleasantly informal with a comfortable buzz of conversation around the tables. The meal was to consist of two courses chosen from a selection of three courses. Those who had not ordered the starter course were somewhat envious when the waiters brought the dishes into view. The soup in particular looked to be most inviting. A short wait after the plates and bowls of the starters had been cleared and the mains began to arrive and these also looked to be excellent. A fairly large number had chosen the Chicken Cordon Bleu of which both the presentation and flavour were excellent. As the evening and the conversations buzzed along so the ‘mains plates’ were cleared ready for the delicious desserts to be served. The warmth of the setting for the evening within the Cotswold stone walls of the Old Lodge Inn added to the relaxed atmosphere for this super evening. Our dues were paid and we all were heading for home just after 9.30 pm. Special thanks should go to Rosemary Lea and to Mike Tucker for organising the event. If you were not there then you missed out on another fine Holy Trinity, Amberley evening.

Amberley Litter Pick

Volunteers needed for the third annual litter pick Saturday, 21st March 2020 10am Amberley War Memorial All equipment provided If you know of any litter "hot spots" please contact Jennifer Molyneux [email protected] / 01453 873298

19 Annual Church Meetings

The annual Vestry Meeting to elect the Churchwardens for the coming year will be held at 6.30pm in the Parish Room on Sunday, 26th April, following the 5.30pm Evensong Service. This year, both Henry Parker and I are eligible for re-election as Churchwardens and are willing to continue. However, this does not preclude others being nominated for the two posts. Anyone interested in this significant role should speak with the Churchwardens and Revd John Spiers to understand the role and responsibilities better. Deanery Synod Representatives are elected for a 3-year cycle. A new Triennial begins in 2020 and nominations are invited. Simon Barker and Peter Hankins are willing to continue as our representatives. Nomination forms for Churchwardens, ACC members and the Deanery Synod Representatives will be at the back of the Church from 29th March, together with a box for completed forms. The Vestry Meeting will be followed by the ACC Annual Meeting during which the Annual Report and Accounts will be presented. Elections will be held for the elected members of the Church Council and, again, nominations are invited. Eight of the current, elected members are eligible and willing to stand again. Please ring me (836275) if you would like more information on the duties of a Churchwarden or Council member. A copy of each Agenda for the day's business will be emailed to or left for everyone on the Electoral Roll at the back of the Church during March. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts will be on the notice board at the back of the Church before the ACMs and and will also be emailed to those on the church mailing list. Should anyone wish to have their own copies, please contact Pat Woods (872652). Copies of the Minutes of last year's Annual Meetings will also be on the notice board. Sidesmen A list of Sidesmen will be at the back of the Church. Please tick your name if you are willing to continue for the coming year or add your name to the list if you would like to join the team or have joined during the past year. Please indicate, in the appropriate column(s), which Service(s) you would prefer. Please try to come to this important occasion in the life of our Church. John Gilbert

20 Tickets are available at www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets or from 0333 666 3366 Nell Gwynn - The Cotswold Players - 19ᵗffį to 21sᵗ and 26ᵗffį to 28ᵗffį March Set in 1660s London, Jessica Swale’s Nell Gwynn is a wonderfully entertaining homage to an extraordinary woman and her remarkable life. After more than a decade of rigid Puritanical rule, the Monarchy has been restored and the theatre doors are thrown open once again. King Charles II, an avid theatre-goer and notorious seducer, then revolutionises the theatrical world by permitting women on the stage. From inauspicious roots in a back-street brothel, Nell’s life moves from an orange-seller to becoming one of the first women on stage; to becoming the favourite mistress of King Charles II. Nell’s irreverent and irrepressible spirit brings chaos yet huge success to the Drury Lane Theatre Company. However, can it protect her from the dangers lurking within the newly-restored Royal Court? Tickets: £12 (£8 under 18) Fagin? - Kick in the Head - 4ᵗffį April Fagin? delves deep into the untold story of a well-known criminal from Dickens' beloved novel Oliver Twist. Produced by Kick in The Head, the play offers an insight into Fagin’s own reflection on his life coupled with his true disposition discovered through his conversation with two ghosts. "All three actors deliver impeccable performances, thereby managing to develop and maintain a natural atmosphere of a mid-19th Century cockney prison throughout the play. In the centre of it all, the audience is captivated primarily by Fagin’s diverse, manipulative and complex character. His monologues, especially towards the end of each act, paint a picture of greed, selfishness, duplicity and treachery – all features of a skilful dodger, but also cowardice, underlying rage against authority, and perhaps a touch of guilt." Tickets: £12

21 The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Amberley Rector Rev Canon Howard Gilbert [email protected] 01453 882289 Associate Priest Rev John Spiers [email protected] 01453 873176 Methodist Minister Rev Simon Topping [email protected] 01453 764818 Associate Priest Rev Sandy Emery [email protected] 01452 814148 Retired Priest Rev Canon Dr Mike Tucker [email protected] 01453 873352 Retired Priest Rev Canon Brian Andrews [email protected] 01453 873068 Churchwardens Mr John Gilbert [email protected] 01453 836275 Mr Henry Parker [email protected] 01453 832762 Reader Emeritus Mrs Anne Seymour [email protected] 01453 873272 Verger Mrs Clare Weaver [email protected] 01453 872602 Director of Music Dr Steve Goodwin [email protected] 01453 873381 Hon. Asst. Organist Mr Terry Goddard Stewards Mrs Margaret Keck [email protected] 01453 872300

Benefice Office Mrs Christine Gibson [email protected] 01453 889004 ACC: Secretary Mrs Pat Woods [email protected] 01453 872652 Treasurer Mrs Sarah Goodwin [email protected] 01453 873381 Book-keeper Rev Ann Morris [email protected] 07541 667090 Vice Chmn Mr John Gilbert [email protected] 01453 836275 Planned Giving Sec Mrs Sarah Goodwin [email protected] 01453 873381 Electoral Roll Officer Mrs Pat Woods [email protected] 01453 872652 Deanery Synod Reps. Dr Simon Barker [email protected] 01453 882504 Mr Peter Hankins [email protected] 01453 872549 Magazine Adverts Dr Steve Goodwin [email protected] 01453 873381 Church Flower Rota Mrs Rosemary Lea [email protected] 01453 885041 Friday Cuppa Mrs Jan Howard [email protected] 01453 872689 MU Secretary Mrs Pat Woods [email protected] 01453 872652 Young People Group Mrs Claire Wilkins [email protected] 01453 835864 Pastoral Group Rev John Spiers [email protected] 01453 873176 Peace & Justice Group Rev Canon Dr Mike Tucker [email protected] 01453 873352 Worship Group Mr John Gilbert [email protected] 01453 836275 Communications Grp Mrs Jane Foreman [email protected] 01453 833028 Mr Fred Ashworth [email protected] 01453 873436 Social Group Mrs Sandra Tucker [email protected] 01453 873352 Archives Group Mrs Maureen Anderson [email protected] 01453 873326

Sat Nav: The postcode for the Church and Parish Room is GL5 5JG Other Churches Roman Catholic – The Priory Church of the Annunciation – Woodchester. Baptist Church – Minchinhampton. URC – Tabernacle – Rodborough. Methodist/Baptist/URC – Christchurch – Nailsworth. Society of Friends – Meeting House – Nailsworth.

22 Village Organisations Amberley Parochial School [email protected] 01453 873349 Head Teacher – Sharon Cale [email protected] Amberley Playgroup Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9.00-3.00 Friday, 9.00-12.15 Cathy Brown 01453 872571 Toddlers Group – Tuesdays 9.45-11.45 am Leader - Andrea Glover 01453 872571 Royal British Legion – Joint Men and Women’s Branch Regular meetings are no longer taking place, one off meetings to be confirmed Standard Bearer – Jamie Weaver 01453 872602 Treasurer - Chris Woods [email protected] 01453 872652 Littleworth Hall Booking Secretary – Mrs Cathy McIlroy [email protected] 01453 872765 Parish Room Management Committee Letting Secretary – Mrs Clare Weaver [email protected] 01453 872602 Highlands Cottage Charity Mrs Viv Leivers [email protected] 01453 873665 Scouts - Fridays 7-9 pm Andy Baines [email protected] Cub Scouts – Thursdays 6.45-8.15 pm Sue Jenkins [email protected] 01453 873542 Beaver Scouts – Thursdays 5.30-6.30 pm Sara Millin & Julie Baines [email protected] Guides – Wednesdays 7.30-9 pm Mrs Nicky Young [email protected] 01453 886750 Brownies – Wednesdays 6.00-7.30 pm in the Parish Rooms Miss Joy Hopkins [email protected] 01453 452316 Amberley Gardening Club – 2nd Thur of each month – Parish Room Christopher Bailey [email protected] Amberley Community Choir - Tuesdays 7.30 to 9 pm in the School hall Biddy Turner [email protected] Amberley Amblers - Walking group - two walks per month Robert Beaumont [email protected] 01453 872696

Useful Telephone Numbers Minchinhampton Parish Council: 01453 731186 Doctors: The Surgery, Minchinhampton. 883793 or The Surgery, Nailsworth. 832424 Stroud Hospital: 0300 4218080 Veterinary Surgeons: Clockhouse, Stroud. 01453 752555 or Bowbridge, Stroud. 01453 762350 Milk Deliveries: T. Clarke (Dairy) Ltd., Amberley 01453 872368 Gas Emergency Service: 0800 111 999 Commons Hayward: Mark Dawkins - 07973 326772

Mobile Post Office - Mondays 3.30 to 4.30 pm outside the Black Horse

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Week-ending Flowers Coffee Cleaning Sunday Chris and Heather 1 Mar Lent Cleaner Pearson Doreen Spiers and 8 Mar Lent Sue Pugh Maureen Anderson Irene Andrews and 15 Mar Lent Cleaner Val Cowley Jane Foreman and 22 Mar Lent Doreen Spiers Betty Lane Joey Layton and 29 Mar Lent Cleaner Rosemary Lea

If you would like to help with any duties, please contact Heather Pearson for church services (885477) , Rosemary Lea for flowers (885041), Fred Ashworth for church cleaning (873436), and Heather Pearson (885477) for after-service coffee. All copy and articles for the magazine should be emailed to [email protected] by the 16th of the month.

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