Studland Parish News October 2021

St Nicholas Church

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Note from the editor…

As I compile this month’s edition, I am filled with such a sense of community spirit. It is a pleasure to read all the submissions about what is happening in the village this Autumn. There is simply so much going on, we are really spoiled for choice. I am sure you will find the same as you read through the pages, and I hope to see you at some of the events.

With all the harvesting going on this month, I thought the Blessing of the Month below was appropriate as we gather together on different occasions to reap what has been sown. It is great that we are able to do this again, thinking back to last year.

Also, you will find a piece on St Luke on Page 21, which I felt was also very fitting, especially as we are privileged to have a group of medical staff showing us another side of their skills in the Old harry bar on October 16th.

As the nights draw in, a lot of people struggle with their energy levels, so this array of things to do is a great way to boost our energy and look after our wellbeing. If you know someone who struggles with the change of season, why not invite them out and help give them a boost.

Sharon Westman, Editor

Gratefulness “Small grateful acts every day can uplift us, make a difference for others, and help change the world.”

Blessing of the month You bless us with Kitchen Noises – with the sound of chopping, the rumbling from washing pots and pans, the clinking of silverware, the clang of glass on glass, the whistling of the kettle, and all the homely rattle and clatter produced by preparing food and washing dishes. May we drink deeply from the blessing of being in a community that rings in these sounds and makes all whom we meet feel a bit more at home in the world.

November edition submission deadline is:

9am October 20th

[email protected] / 01929 450358

Late contributions cannot be guaranteed.

***Looking ahead, as ever we have tight deadlines for the JANUARY edition, so please note the deadline in December (for January) will be 9AM SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH please plan your submissions accordingly. ***

2 and Studland Team Ministry

Team Rector The Very Revd John Mann The Rectory, 12 Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU Tel. 01929 422916 Email: [email protected]

Team Office Tel. 01929 421117 Email: [email protected]

St Nicholas Church, Studland

Resident Priest Rev’d Tony Higgins The Old School House, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel. 01929 450691 Email: [email protected]

Church Wardens Barbara Matthews Old Harry, The Glebe, Studland BH19 3AS Tel. 01929 450218 Email: [email protected]

Mr Eric Stobart Knapwynd, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel: 01929 450222 Email: [email protected]

Hon. Treasurer Mr Andrew Goodwin St Nicholas Church Hall, Church Road, Studland, BH19 3AT Email: [email protected]

Hon. Secretary Mrs Carol Wadley 34 Jubilee Road, Swanage, BH19 2SF 01929 424388 [email protected]

3 Rota of Sides Persons and Readers for St Nicholas Church October 2021

Service Presiding Sides Person Readers Readings Sun 03/10/21 Rev Tony Tricia Moore Barbara Psalm 26 Trinity 16 Higgins Matthews 1 Tim. 6.6-10 10.00am Eric Stobart Matthew HARVEST 6.25-33 FESTIVAL Morning Prayer Harvest Zoom Rev Tony 6.30pm Higgins

Sun 10/10/21 Rev Tony Carol Wadley Lesley Cocks Psalms 90: Trinity 17 Higgins Audrey 12-17 10.00am Farrell Heb. 4: 12-16 HC + Baptism Mark 10: 17- 31 Sun 17/10/21 Rev Tony Robin Hilton Susie Marsh Psalm 91: 9- Trinity 18 Higgins Diana 16 10.00am Edmonds Heb. 5: 1-10 HC Mark 10: 35- 45 Zoom Service Rev Tony 6.30pm Higgins Sun 24/10/21 Rev Tony David/Sally Jane Psalm 126 Trinity 19 Edmonds Hogsflesh Hawkesworth Heb. 7: 23-28 10.00am David Mark: 10: 46- Morning Prayer Hogsflesh 52

Sun 31/10/21 Rev Tony Eric/Ginny Tricia Moore Psalm 24: 1-6 All Saints Day Higgins Stobart Barbara Rev. 21: 1-6 HC Matthews John 11: 32- 44

Please swap if you cannot do any of these dates. Please contact Barbara Matthews on 01929 450218 or email: [email protected] if any problems.

4 The Team Rev’d Writes…

What the curate did this summer:

Like probably most of you, it had been a very long time since I had actually gone away on a real holiday, switched off, left the house, and drove off somewhere far from home. So, after a year and half of ‘holidays-stuck-at-home’ (or staycation as they say), it was such a treat to pack my bags, my tent, and sleeping bag, and set off to meet a few friends in field somewhere up north.

Usually at the end of August I would be attending a huge Christian art and activism gathering called Greenbelt Festival. This year, we didn’t much hope it would be going ahead, but we were still treated to a much smaller scale gathering, and without the usual hundreds of line-ups. One thing I had forgotten however, is how bitterly cold the nights can get in the countryside even in summer. Thankfully, vegan food trucks and endless cups of coffee, and quite a few G&Ts, kept us going. We were blessed with dry weather throughout, sitting outside the now famous ‘Jesus Arms’ pub, popped up in the middle of the field. Our hearts were warmed up by delightful and hilarious poetry and singing from Harry Baker and Chris (check them out they are utterly brilliant! www.harryandchris.com). Our inner activists were ignited by the famous Grace Petrie and her protest songs (check her out too, she too is utterly brilliant! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2DEs2mKd4Ct0FlcTiAjUA).

All in all, it was such a brilliant time of gathering with beautiful folks from around the country. Seeing friends, I hadn’t seen face to face since before the pandemic. But mostly this warm fuzzy feeling you get when God’s people are gathered to show their love to God by loving and affirming each other. All this best summed up by the dad in the tent next to us, Robin Message, who read us his poem as we were packing our tents away. (Check his webpage for more of his poems www.justlyspoken.wordpress.com) Rev'd Solveig Sonet

They don’t lock the toilet roll holders at Greenbelt

The caravan of love is just a guy who loves the festival and offered up his caravan No wristbands are checked Even southerners converse with strangers

We are Greenbelt The whole field is our communion table The whole weekend our service of Thanksgiving, of community, of inclusion and justice and peace and love

We sound like a bunch of unwashed hippies in a field And, to be fair, some of us are But there are bishops and pilgrims 5 Goths, poets Activists, penitents Church-goers of all stripes And those left with stripes of spiritual abuse on their backs

They don’t lock the toilet roll holders at Greenbelt They don’t lock you up in a Bible either You might hear something other than a middle class, straight, cis, white man’s interpretation of it. This is our place to think, to question, to believe To doubt And to hope the stronger for it

So, ignore those who call us heretics Who question our orthodoxy, our theology Who question us for questioning all that should be questioned Who question if Greenbelt is even Christian anymore

God is here In the smile of a stranger, the tears of a friend God is here In a long devotion and a passing conversation God is here And certainly meets us in this bright field¹

They don’t lock the toilet roll holders at Greenbelt This is a retreat, a sanctuary From churches where questions of belief and identity Become pointed This is a school, a trade show A party political broadcast For the kingdom of God

And as the music starts up again They might call us Faithless But this is my church This is where I heal my hurts For tonight God is a DJ Mixing labour-supporting folk music With Palestinian protest songs And soft acoustic guitars Played over her children.

6 St Nicholas Parish News Harvest has many connotations for us in Studland. We see the local farm bringing in their crops and gardeners celebrating their yields. Even the squirrel in our picture is benefitting from the Sunflowers growing in my neighbour’s garden.

For us at St Nicholas we have benefitted from increased congregations as both the morning services and the Zoom services have flourished. In addition, St Nicholas has enjoyed being able to celebrate 9 weddings this year and the list for next year is significant with 12 weddings already booked. We are very grateful to all who help at weddings and especially Barbara our Church warden who carries much of the administration. Iain and Susie who have multi tasked being verger on alternate occasions together with David acting as bell ringer. We have also been able to have the choir return to lead our singing. The restrictions for Covid have resulted in a number of Baptisms being delayed and we hope by the end of the year to have Baptised at least 12 children.

Paul, Alfred, Thomas, and Beatrice It was a great joy to see Beatrice and Paul with their twins Alfred and Thomas when they visited Studland at the beginning of September. Many will remember Bea’s Grandparents Joyce and Clifford White. The whole family have had a long association with the Village.

We will celebrate Harvest in church at 10am on Sunday 3rd October followed by a Harvest Ploughman’s lunch kindly hosted by Julie and Steve Smith at Manor Farm tea rooms at 12.30.

We continue to use Zoom for Services and meetings, and the addition of WIFI to the church will enable us to stream services as well as install a contactless terminal for giving. In an increasingly cashless society, we have found this necessary. The current church lighting is effective but as the bulbs currently being used are coming to the end of their life they will be replaced with LED’s. These will improve brightness and significantly reduce our energy consumption. The church grounds continue to attract many compliments from residents and visitors alike. Terry is now being assisted by Alex and we are very grateful for the dedication they show to their work.

As a result of the pandemic the pattern of services continues to evolve. Morning prayer is proving very popular, and the return of the choir and congregational singing have lifted our worship, always joyful and we are thankful for this. The 7 Rota will show when morning prayer or a simple Holy communion are taking place.

Remembrance Sunday will take place on Sunday 14th November at 10.50. Recent events in Afghanistan remind us of the sacrifice made by our Armed Forces. Sacrifice sits at the heart of our Christian faith.

Plans are in place for a Christmas Carol service and a Christingle service. In addition to the Family service at 10am on Christmas Day there will be a Zoom service for those who are unable to attend church.

Continue to enjoy the Autumn season with its fruitfulness and promise of life reborn in the Spring.

From the Registers 11th September Wedding - Tadius Jones and Jessica Drake

Rev Tony Higgins (Resident Priest)

Studland WI Meeting September Wednesday 8th September 2021 Our President Doris Royal opened the meeting by welcoming a large number of members for our Harvest supper evening. Apologies were noted and members were asked to inform our Secretary Barbara if they have any changes to their details.

Plans are progressing well for our Centenary party on Wednesday 10th November. County Caterers will provide a buffet and the cost will be £16.50 per head which the club will pay, there is an A4 to complete. The WI Handbook has launched an online version on My WI. The chair of Newberry Sugar craft guild is producing some instructions on Zoom. The DFWI Conference will be at The Lighthouse in on Thurs 21st October with guest speakers Dr Annie Gray and Amanda Owen. The DFWI Carol services are on Fri 3rd Dec at Wimborne and Mon 6th Dec at Sherborne both at 2.30pm A4 to sign. Members are also asked to sign up for our Christmas Lunch on 13th December at The Golf Club. 2 courses £25 or 3 courses £29. Also on the table were the Resolutions for consideration. Also notes on signs of Ovarian cancer. A copy of the WI News magazine will be given to members who cannot get on line. Please let Barbara know if you want one. Our Annual Meeting will be in May 2022 not April, to allow time for the accountants to provide their report. We have a cream tea booked for Sunday 9th January 2022 and an A4 is on the table for bakers and helpers. There is an intention to attend The Sleeping Beauty pantomime in January at the Tivoli in Wimborne.

8 We will need 6-8 people minimum to form a new committee when Doris, Barbara, Pat and Barbara Hookway stand down. A new committee is vital for the survival of the club.

There were a number of general notices: Aggie stated that the walking Netball would need 10-15 regular members and the Purbeck Sports Centre which is available on Wednesdays at a cost of 66.60. Insurance needs to be considered. The WI would provide 20 weeks of training and equipment. There is an A4 to indicate interest.

The WSL will be attending a Fire Walk on Bournemouth beach for Lewis Manning. In October they are fundraising for Gully’s place, November the British Legion and there will be a countdown to Christmas Table top sale. Contact Jane for a stall.

Harvest supper is on Sat 9th October in the village hall. Sunday 5th December will be the village Christmas lunch. All members enjoyed a delicious Harvest buffet thanks to Annie and the committee and a fun game of Beetle.

Raffle prizes were won by: Barbara Hookway, Glenwyn Brickell, Clare Harwood Chrissie Neville Virginia Lynch and Cindy Yeandel

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 13th October when Mike Cheeseman will talk about Studland Wildlife.

Felicity Higgins

STUDLAND GARDENING ASSOCIATION – A group of us took part in a guided tour round Perfume Parterre’s Keyneston Mill gardens last month. An interesting and very different garden. That trip was the penultimate event of the year, all that remains is our Annual General Meeting. As usual, in the Village Hall, at 7:30pm on Monday 22nd November. The committee meets in October to plan next year’s action-packed schedule. If there is anything you would like us to consider, then drop me a line/ring/email. Gardens are looking very autumnal now, but it’s good to harvest the apples, squashes, peppers and the like. It’s also time for my favourite gardening activity: poring over the seed catalogues to plan next year.

Geoff Willcocks, Secretary 01929 450342 [email protected]

9 Studland History Group – It was good to be able to meet again in September, to see familiar faces and some new ones. Our meetings continue on Wednesday 20th October at 2.30pm in the Village Hall. The speaker is Tim Laycock with “Songs and Stories of Old Dorset”. Tim is a Dorset folk musician, actor, storyteller and playwright. All welcome. Visitors £3.50. New members wishing to join, £8 until April 2022 then Annual membership £17, which covers all meetings. Existing membership from 2020 to continue until April 2022. On November 17th Lilian Ladle will be the speaker with “Bringing in the Goods – Early trade in and around ”.

Joyce Meates. Secretary. 01929 439245

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club We continue to be busy at the Golf Club with a steady stream of golfers and many guests coming for lunch, dinner or just a pint, a cup of coffee or pot of tea and a piece of cake. The golf club’s reputation for food and service is strong and we are seeing many new faces as well as welcoming back our faithful customers.

Now that the kids are back in school, some of our younger staff aren’t able to work as much so we are looking to fill some part time bar and wait staff positions. If you are looking for some extra money or a regular part-time job, please let us know. We are open from 8-6 daily and are serving dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Our Blues Festival event at the club has been changed to Friday 1st October. The Fabulous Duck Brother will play at 8pm. On Tuesday 26th October we will join with the Purbeck Film Festival to show The Father, with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman at 7:30pm. We are gearing up for our Halloween fancy dress party, with 2-course dinner and disco for £25 on Saturday 30th October. The decorations will start going up Mid-October. This year looks like it’s going to be our best party ever. The Menu is outstanding and can be seen on our website. Our Christmas lunches, Parties and New Year’s Eve Party are starting to book up. This year we are offering two Party Nights, on Saturday the 11th and 18th of December. The 11th is fully booked but we still have space on the 18th. We’d love to have you here so come join in the fun!

Please watch our website for further news. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us.

01929 450361 • www.purbeckgolf.co.uk • [email protected]

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There may be a chill in the air, but you’ll find a warm welcome at The Old Harry Bar, Studland’s hidden gem. Whether you are a local, walker or holidaymaker, join us for a drink or delicious stone-baked pizza. All are welcome - we’re family and dog friendly too.

We are fully Covid compliant and our twinkly new gazebo and heated outdoor seating provide a great space for those who prefer to remain outside.

OUR OPENING TIMES ARE: MONDAY and THURSDAY: 5-11pm FRIDAY: 5-11pm with MEAT RAFFLE at 9pm SATURDAY: 5-11pm with MEMBER’S DRAW at 9pm (be there with your membership card for a chance to win!) SUNDAY: 1-9pm

EVENTS Sunday October 3rd: WILLDOES 10K RUN SPECIAL OPENING - see boards

for further details Saturday October 9th it’s the return of the much-loved HARVEST SUPPER and OHB will be proudly supporting this popular village hall event. Tickets available from Studland stores.

We have two fantastic LIVE MUSIC events:

Saturday 16th October -THE VOLATILE AGENTS supporting the Wonderful Studland Ladies in aid of Gully’s Place) and Saturday 30h October -THE TRANSITIONS

Keep an eye out for extra opening, music, sports viewing and event listings on our ‘A’ boards, Facebook and web pages and weekly members newsletter.

PIZZA Delicious stone baked pizza’s available for takeaway or eat in *** 2 PIZZAS FOR £15 *** 12" Margherita £8 or 2 for £15 (Extra toppings 50p each) Toppings: Ham, Chorizo, Onion, Mushroom, Pineapple, Jalapenos, sweetcorn, Order on 01929 450561

AND FINALLY.... October is membership renewal month, so look out for your letters. We need your support more to keep our much-loved village hub going!

The Old Harry Bar Committee www.oldharrybar.co.uk TripAdvisor - rated "excellent" by 34 travellers 11 Notes from Studland Parish Council - September 2021 Studland Parish Council met on Monday 20th September, 2021. All councillors were present, with the exception of Eric Stobart, who had given his apologies. Cllr Cherry Brooks (Dorset Council), and Tracey Churcher () also attended. No members of the public were present.

The Minutes of the Parish Council of 16th August were confirmed, with one slight amendment.

Tracey Churcher provided an update from the National Trust: • Inspection of the slopes and around Middle Beach was underway, with core sampling to test the makeup of the ground and to test for contamination. The contractor will also provide views on the profiling of the ground to test what is possible to develop in the area e.g., car parks • At Fort Henry a coastal erosion survey was also underway. Erosion was taking place quicker than had been thought. The NT will be given a report on the stability of the cliffs. The NT has also met with Historic to see if Fort Henry can be classified as “heritage at risk”: if so, then Fort Henry may qualify for some funding, which will help in reviewing options for its future. • At Manor Barn, work has started on levelling the ground to prepare it to become a Tranquility Garden. The NT will have volunteers working there on pruning trees and planting hedgerows. On October 20th – in particular – the NT would like volunteers to come forward to help with bulb, tree and hedge planting there. • Visitor numbers to Studland so far this year are 35% higher than in 2019. • Plans for Knoll Beach Car Park are under review. The car park is likely to get flooded during winters soon, and so alternative car parking will be needed. Options in the vicinity are being considered.

Cllr Cherry Brooks gave an update from Dorset Council: • The numbers of Covid infections in Dorset (and BCP) is now coming down, although hospitalisations remain relatively high. • Cherry was aware of the delays in the Planning systems, partly caused by the 25% increase in planning applications this year. A new computer system for planning has been introduced. • Canine “firewise” patrols have been launched on heathlands to help support the reduction in fires. • An application had been submitted for a new pedestrian crossing in Studland. Initial surveys have been carried out. There are various steps in the approval process to go through e.g., budgeting, prioritisation, etc. If approved, the earliest date for a crossing being installed will be 2023.

12 On Planning matters, no objections had been submitted on developments at Bass Point, or at Sea Cottage (Agglestone Road). However, on the latter, our lack of objection was conditional on the consideration of bats there.

Reports had been received from Council Officers: • Environment and Tree Officer: a tree survey had been carried out on all Council owned land; a few action points had arisen, which will be dealt with. Also, consideration is underway of a suitable tree – probably an English Oak – to be planted as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. • Marine and Coastal: 10 eco-moorings have been in place in Studland Bay during the summer; up to 100 more are being considered. There has been increased scrutiny of recreational and other personal water craft: e.g., Jetskis: greater enforcement to prevent anti- social behaviour is being planned. • Planning: no responses had been received yet from Dorset Planning Officers regarding our objections to some recent planning approvals in Studland, or to our letters to Dorset Council and Dorset AONB requesting a review of the protocol on planning between Dorset Council and Dorset AONB. SPC decided that – at a future meeting – we decide whether to launch a process in Studland to develop a Neighbourhood Plan. • Playing Fields and Studland Care: a meeting had taken place of those involved in the working parties set up to plan for the future of the Playing Field. Outline plans with costings have now been prepared on facilities for young children, for adolescents, and also for “mature” / senior residents. These plans need more detail work, and then a prioritisation of the most important drawn up. After that there will be further consultation in the village, and then decisions will be made by SPC on those facilities to be adopted. We would like to thank all those involved in the process, and for the time they are giving to this.

Under Chairman’s Announcements, the Chairman reported that he met with Kevin Callen (who operates the ice cream van at the View Point) about the state of the View Point. Kevin – and other residents – had objected three matters: firstly, to the amount of rubbish and worse being left there by visitors / overnight camper van users (Kevin and some other publicly spirited residents regularly cleared this rubbish); secondly, to the increased numbers of camper vans parked there overnight; and thirdly, to the growing size of campervan vehicles being parker there – which block up spaces, and overflow to the road. Cllr Cherry Brooks will look to see if there is a TRO (Traffic Regulation Order) in place banning overnight parking there, and also to see what can be done to enforce a ban. A new Dorset Council policy on RVs (recreational vehicles or camper vans) is being drawn up.

13 The Chairman reported that he had participated in a meeting of the Studland Traffic Working Group, together with and Dorset Council. He has requested that SPC be involved in a review of the TRO that has been in place for Ferry Road this summer – in particular to find out why the ban on overnight campervan parking along Ferry Road has not been enforced.

SPC reviewed our finances, and approved the payment of outstanding invoices.

At our August meeting, a member of the public had raised concerns about garden waste at the back of a house near the lane leading from Heath Green Road to Wadmore Lane. This garden waste has now been removed, so that issue is now closed.

SPC approved a motion supporting, in principle, a pedestrian crossing to go across Ferry Road – just below the shop. SPC also decided to draw up a more holistic plan on road safety / traffic calming for Swanage Road and Ferry Road – for example, to address the issue of speeding cyclists.

SPC supported a motion to be submitted to the DAPTC AGM calling for “yellow” notices to be reinstated for properties seeking planning permission for developments and also calling for the notification of neighbours when planning applications have been submitted.

SPC also approved a motion calling for a “tidier” Studland. SPC further endorsed a plan by our Playing Fields and Studland Care Officer to recruit contractors to more regularly mow common areas (and to remove the cut grass) and trim overhanging hedgerows.

Plans are also being drawn up for a further “big bulb plant” during the Autumn. We will communicate more on this shortly.

It was noted that our next meetings in October will be:

• Finance and General Purposes Committee: October 11th

• SPC: October 18th

Further details of our meetings can be found on: www.studlandparishcouncil.org

Nick Boulter Chairman

14 Wonderful Studland Ladies In September, the WSL took on the challenge of a FIRE WALK for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. At time of writing the WSL still have all their feet and no burns and they have raised £1731.24!

OCTOBER:

The chosen charity this month is Gully’s Place Trust Fund. Supporting children’s palliative care across Dorset from diagnosis to death, in hospital, at home and beyond, including bereavement support. Across Dorset, there are around 400 infants, children and young people with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness. They may need palliative care for weeks, months or years before the approach to end of life. Gully’s Place has been developed to support these children and their families. The Gully’s Place Suites, at Poole Hospital and Dorset County Hospital provide a comfortable and homely environment, with professional support on hand. The Gully’s Place environment can also be recreated wherever care is needed, be it in hospital, home or elsewhere.

16th October 7PM– Band – BBQ & Raffle at The Old Harry Bar

‘The Volatile Agents’ Widely regarded as the best medical rockpunkfunkrapsoul band in East Dorset, they are made up of local doctors, surgeons, hospital theatre practitioners and a member of the judiciary, playing a distinct but eclectic fusion of different musical genres. Just £10 entry for non-members.

NOVEMBER - Countdown to Xmas Table Top Sale on Saturday 6th November in aid of Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Particularly looking for sellers who have items that would make good Xmas presents or decorations. Venue: Studland Village Hall - 10am till 1pm - £20 per table - to book a table or for more information contact: Julie Dyball - [email protected] – 07590111203 Or Jane Osborn - [email protected] - 01929450161

A big thank you to all who have donated so far and offered support.

You can follow the WSL on their Facebook Page @WonderfulStudlandLadies where you will find links to the JustGiving sites where you can support the causes. There is also a donation box in Studland Stores. 15 Crossword corner – Ans P31 Across 1. ‘Those who were standing near Paul said, “You — to insult God’s high priest?”’ (Acts 23:4) (4) 3. They were assigned to guard the tree of life (Genesis 3:24) (8) 9. ‘Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the — of — , the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite’ (1 Samuel 1:1) (3,4) 10. Surrender (Joshua 24:23) (5) 11. Where American livestock can be reared (5) 12. Listen (anag.) (6) 14. Alternative name for Kiriath Jearim (2 Samuel 6:2) (6,2,5) 17. He founded Westminster Abbey, — the Confessor (6) 19. Hebrew word for the place of the dead (5) 22. Allies of Persia in the fifth century BC (Esther 1:3) (5) 23. Where John Wesley was forced to preach a lot (4,3) 24. Rebellion against God; abandonment of religious belief (8) 25. Note (anag.) (4)

Down 1. Give an account of (Mark 4:30) (8) 2. ‘I — — the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free’ (Psalm 119:32) (3,2) 4. ‘He took the ephod, the other — — and the carved image’ (Judges 18:20) (9,4) 5. ‘You are a chosen people, a — priesthood’ (1 Peter 2:9) (5) 6. The meek, the merciful and the mourners are all this (Matthew 5:4–5, 7) (7) 7. Musical Instrument Digital Interface (1,1,1,1) 8. He was the son of Nun (Deuteronomy 34:9) (6) 13. ‘Let the little — come to me’ (Matthew 19:14) (8) 15. ‘About three thousand were — — their number that day’ (Acts 2:41) (5,2) 16. In John’s vision, the wall of the new Jerusalem was made of this (Revelation 21:18) (6) 18. ‘Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly — a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ’ (Philippians 3:20) (5) 20. ‘Glorify the Lord with me: let us — his name together’ (Psalm 34:3) (5) 21. Young Men’s Christian Association (1,1,1,1)

16 Something for the children…

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HARVEST SUPPER 2021

It’s back! The highlight of the Studland Social Calendar The Harvest Supper

Saturday 9th October 2021

7pm for 7.30 start

Just 90 places available.

Tickets on sale in Studland Stores and the Old Harry Bar.

Still only £10 a ticket which includes: -

2 course supper Wine on table and Beer “Entertainment” RAFFLE

** BAR **

Coffee Morning

Avalon, Swanage Road, Studland

Friday 4th October 2021 10.00am until 12.30pm

Please come along and bring your friends! All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Relief

Freecycle Ten very solid cardboard boxes (40 x 30 x 40cm) too good to go to recycling. Useful for storage or moving, etc. Also, a quantity of bubble wrap. Contact Stephen Yeoman 450587

18 ARTSREACH AT THE VILLAGE HALL - We have two Artsreach shows lined up for this autumn, both of which we were due to host last year but covid got in the way!

First is the welcome return of renowned folk duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, on Saturday 27th November. They were very popular when they played at Studland back in 2018, so it's best to book early!

Then on Sunday 12th December we have a special showing of Nosferatu, the classic 1922 German horror film with live accompaniment by Minima, a Bristol-based four- piece group, to make up for the performance which had to be cancelled at the last minute due to the first lockdown being brought in.

More details in the November Parish News, but if you can't wait further details can be found on the Artsreach website (artsreach.co.uk). Tickets (Adults £10, under 18s £6, family £27) are already on sale online from Artsreach, but also will be on sale in the shop nearer the time.

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN WANTED STUDLAND VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE is looking to appoint a caretaker/handyman to help look after the hall. He/she will be expected to work independently under minimum supervision and will proactively identify jobs that need doing as well as responding to reports of any problems.

The main areas of activity will cover: keeping the outside of the Hall neat and tidy, carrying out minor repairs inside and outside Hall just requiring basic DIY skills or calling in more skilled workmen when necessary, monitoring and replacing consumables such as bulbs and batteries, maintaining a schedule of equipment that requires regular servicing and ensuring that the relevant company does the servicing. Very rarely, and if available, it may be necessary to respond to an emergency call-out in response to a problem being experienced by a hirer. The Hall has no tools of its own and you would need to provide these yourself.

There are no fixed hours of work which can be carried at a time to suit (but when the Hall is not otherwise in use). It is anticipated that a couple of hours a week on average might be needed, though the actual hours worked will vary week to week. Rate: £15 per hour.

For a slightly more detailed list of duties and to register your interest please email [email protected] or phone Stephen Yeoman on 01929 450587. Applications will close on 17th October. 19

20 St Luke - The doctor who brought good news To St Luke, a Gentile, we owe the beautifully written Gospel of Luke, and the Book of Acts. He was a Greek physician, a disciple of St Paul, a companion on some of his missionary journeys, and

an inspired writer. Luke’s gospel focuses on the compassion of Christ. His gospel contains some of the most moving parables, such as the Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son. This, with his emphasis on poverty, prayer and purity of heart, make up much of his appeal to the Gentles, for whom he wrote. Women figure more prominently in Luke’s gospel than any other: look out for the extended story of the Virgin Birth, and stories of Mary, Elizabeth, and the woman who was a sinner. In Acts, Luke is remarkably good as linking sacred and profane history, as subsequent archaeology has shown. A principal theme of his Acts is how the early Christians moved away from Jerusalem into the pagan world, and especially on to Rome. Luke is the patron saint of doctors, surgeons and artists (due to his picturesque style of writing). His symbol is an ox, sometimes explained by reference to the sacrifice in the Temple at the beginning of his Gospel. In England 28 ancient churches were dedicated to him.

This month we remember St Luke (18th October). Throughout his writing Luke makes clear that the good news of salvation is available to all people regardless of their gender, social position, or nationality. The signs of the presence of God’s kingdom include the healing of sickness, hurts, as well as unforgiveness. This is evident when Jesus sends out the 72 disciples in Luke 10, a reading for St Luke’s Day:

‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field…When you enter a town and are welcomed eat what is set before you. Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’’ (Luke 10:2,8).

What challenges do we find in these verses? Firstly Luke, as a Gentile (a non-Jew) recognises the revolutionary way outsiders are welcomed into the faith community, e.g., Zacchaeus (Luke 19) and Cornelius (Acts 10). How can we engage with those who are outside the community of faith? We have to avoid the tendency to regard ourselves as insiders! As we reach out to those who are ready to welcome the gospel, we have an opportunity to share good news and healing in the name of Jesus. Secondly, as an Evangelist, Luke wants us to share the love of Jesus with all those we encounter. However, as these verses indicate, this has got to be rooted in prayer, if we are going to be led by God in our response to others. ‘Mission is seeing what God is doing and joining in’ (Rowan Williams).

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