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Number 235 September 2015

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From the Vicar was no written order of service for when ‘the Dear Friends whole church comes together ’ in Corinth (1 omeone asked me the other day about my Corinthians 14:23), no set sequence and no Sfaith; bearing in mind that I often spend knowing in advance what would happen. time with people going through the deepest Moreover, there doesn’t appear to have been a and most life changing traumas of their lives. ‘leader ’ of any sort either; Paul addresses I can honestly say I don’t feel my faith is test - everyone as having a shared responsibility to ed so much, as trusting God that he will bring control what unfolds when they meet. So he good out of the worst of events; that is very assumes there will be surprises, but he is also hard to believe at times. clear about the need for some control to be exercised, ‘for God is a God not of disorder do believe though that the way God has but of peace ’ (v.33) . Icreated us, means that our brains are very good at filtering out and dealing with the t’s hardly rocket science to realise that star - worst of terrible situations, enabling us to Itling differences in our approach to wor - carry on living in spite of everything that ship might have something to do with our happens to us, both in personal situations as emotional make-up, personal preferences and well as world events. We never ‘get over’ embedded coping mechanisms, as well as the - events, but we learn to live in the new world ological positions and spiritual traditions. in which we find ourselves. All our worship, however, should somehow speak of God ’s peace: the divine spaciousness n my opinion, faith is one thing, religion in which we find both security and freedom, a Iquite another – I sometimes wonder place to belong and a never-ending adventure whether there is any correlation between the –that’s quite a challenge for us all! two! I find I can separate my own faith in God, from the church, (both local and nation - he summer holiday is a great time to al) – in other words, religion from faith. So I Tthink, unfortunately, by the time you believe the call to the church is have less reli - read this, much of it will be over, some peo - gion and more faith, to be more relevant and ple go away and generally, we have a little to speak to people in their daily living! more time on our hands. Of the time left, use it constructively, take stock, thinking back n more than one occasion, I have said over the past and decide where you want to Othat I see myself as a Christian, but shy be and what you want to do. Life is short and away from the term ‘religious’. However, we should not waste a second. with my religious hat on, as leader of the local church, I want to build a place that is known mongst our musings, perhaps we should as friendly, welcoming, accepting, non judge - Atake time to think about what we believe mental and open to new ideas in worship, and how our church might play a more even though the fundamental message of important part in our lives, so recognizing Christianity will never change. that is God all we need?

t Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, I am yours in Christ, John. S‘God is a God not of disorder but of peace ’, John Russell but sometimes I wish chaos would break out St John’s Vicarage on some Sunday morning s - h ard though I Pipers Hill, Great Gaddesden might find that if I was leading the service! In HP1 3BY the Corinthian church, it appears that there e-mail:[email protected] tel: 01442 214898 3 BEESLighting Save £280* per year! Change 20 of your current downlights to our stunning, contemporary lights to save up to £280* in just one year.

   

   

   

     

       

      

4 Great Gaddesden Bellringers - Sue Collyer he summer seems to have flown by and I the other down the scale. It is a big step for Tcan scarcely believe that already the new ringers to progress on to rounds from evenings are drawing in and it is dark as we ringing solo as not only do they have to keep leave the tower after bell ringing practice on a the bell ringing correctly, they also have to Wednesday evening. At the end of June we match the speed and pace of all the other rang to celebrate the marriage of Sarah ringers and keep the correct distance from the Horsted and Martin Pugh and on the 8th bell in front of them. Each blow needs to be August we rang for the wedding of Jolene very accurate – generally bells swing full circle Goddard and Ian Rumph and we have rung about every 2 seconds, so with our 6 bells for all the Sunday services throughout the striking every 2 seconds, this means that there summer. will be a 1/3 second gap between the sound of successive bells. The human ear can just about e have also seen some comings and detect a 10% deviation from accurate but a Wgoings. Sadly Ginny and Daniel, who 25% deviation is very definitely noticeable and have been learning with us for 6 months have any more than 25% and you are in danger of decided that they will not be continuing – such ‘clipping’ the bell in front or of ‘crashing’ onto a shame as they were approaching the point the bell behind and making a truly awful where all their effort and time was beginning sound. Learning to ring rounds well is the to show dividends. We’ll miss them both, par - key to all good ringing. ticularly as they significantly lowered the aver - age age of the band! he aim of practice night is the improve - Tment of the standard of ringing of all n a more positive note though, Val put attenders and everyone is given the opportuni - Otogether a Lot for the Silent Auction at ty to do so. For some it will be practising the Church Fete in June for people to learn the basic technique and skills, for others it will be art of campanology: to visit the tower and see learning a new method, or calling the changes the bells, to receive bell handling tuition and to or conducting the band. For me practice ring with the local band for a Sunday Service. nights are always valuable, mostly fun, and fre - A mother and daughter bid was successful and quently quite a challenge which is one of the Sally (Mum) and Molly (daughter) have had 2 things I so enjoy about the whole ringing sessions on their own, had 2 hours on a simu - experience. I have now been learning bell- lator and have now joined our practice sessions ringing for just over 3 years and despite the on Wednesdays. There is a great tradition in fact that I am woefully slow to progress, I still the ringing world of partners and families ring - get a tremendous kick out of being able to ing together and it is lovely to see them joining contribute to the wonderful sound they make. us. I can now ring rounds and call changes, I can plain hunt and ring the bells up and down and e have enjoyed some busy practices this I can also be part of the band to support new Wsummer, frequently having 4 new learn - ringers in the way I have been encouraged and ers, all of whom need careful supervision, and supported along the way. And I have begun on two occasions being surprised and delight - the journey into simple method ringing by ed by having 17 people turn up to ring, learning to ring Plain Bob. This first, simplest although this is most unusual! of methods seems to be taking me forever to master. I know what I want to do, I know in or those of you who live near the church, principle how to do it, I’m trying really really Fyou may have been aware that we have hard, I think I’ve nearly got it, then it all goes been ringing a lot of ‘rounds’ on practice pear-shaped again. I am endlessly encouraged nights for our learners - where the aim is for and supported by other ringers, all of whom the bells to strike at equal intervals, one after re-assure me that I’ll get there in the end - I’ll let you know when I do! 5 SHENDISH INTERIORS Gaddesden Row Made to Measure Curtains & Blinds Rollers - Romans - Verticals Methodist Church Metal + Wood Venetian Pelmets and Accessories Services Services on First and Third FREE MEASURING SERVICE Sundays of each month FITTING AVAILABLE at 10.30 am We Also Offer an ALTERATION Contacts: Service You may contact Clare Blackout lining/re-line/ Rayment 01582 840021 for more Shorten/Lengthen information about our activities. For Appointments call DENISE on 01442 244178 or 07899088525 e-mail: [email protected]

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6 The Bishop of St Albans’ Harvest Appeal 2015 Building Hope

The Bishop’s Harvest Appeal for 2015 will help people across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire to connect with the needs of children with disabilities. The project will help the Anglican Church in Uganda to break new ground as it supports the work of the Diocese of Rukungiri to transform attitudes and provision for disabled chil - dren in Uganda, where having a disability is a serious disadvantage.

Such children are often viewed as “without use” as sometimes they cannot assist their family with work in the fields or look after younger siblings at home. In addition to providing classrooms for the disabled, there is also a need to provide accommodation as the population is spread widely across the countryside. As a result, children’s homes are many miles away from a school on dirt tracks with no public transport available for them to get to school each day.

Collection for the Appeal in Great Gaddesden

There will be a Red Bucket Collection for the Bishop’s Appeal after the church serv - ice on four Sundays starting on Sunday 13th September and ending after our Harvest Festival Service on Sunday 4th October .

Harvest Produce donations for DENS Harvest Festival Service.10.30am, 4th October

Any donations of non perishable foods brought to our harvest service will be given to DENS for the local Foodbank in Dacorum.

A list of items especially needed will be displayed in church or can be found on the DENS website. www.dens.org.uk

7 8 Great Gaddesden CofE (VA) School For pupils aged 3-11

It was a busy end to the academic year for After so much hard work, August meant a Great Gaddesden School in July with lots well-earned summer holiday for staff and going on as usual. pupils.

A much anticipated performance of “The September has welcomed the start of a new Lion King” which involved children in school year and a new term. We have year’s three to six was enjoyed by all. You greeted new pupils and their families and couldn’t walk into a classroom without we hope that they enjoy their time at the hearing someone singing “Hakuna Matata” school. Our new Nursery and Reception under their breath. Our older children put class have been settling in well, as have all in some remarkable performances which of our pupils, some of whom have been will be remembered by their peers for adapting to new classrooms and different years to come, especially comedy double- teachers. act Timon and Pumba, played by Oscar and Bradley, and a rather foreboding and This term pupils continue to have the sarcastic Scar Face played by Callum. opportunity to participate in varied extra- Kayley, who played Nala also impressed curricular clubs outside traditional lesson everyone with her beautiful solo singing. times. Staff and Governors continue to provide a wide range of quality clubs in The Leavers Service was an opportunity to subjects such as Maths, Science, German, bid a fond farewell to our eldest children, Knitting, Art, Creative and Football. Clubs some of whom Mrs Comer decreed, were change each term for each year. definitely ready to leave as they had grown so tall that she now found herself having to In the next academic year, as well as main - look up to them! It was also an opportuni - taining the high standards we have set in ty to thank Staff for doing such a wonder - English, Maths and Science, the school is ful job and dedicating their time and ener - going to have a focus on “The Arts”. Staff gy to the pupils, and Mrs Comer for pro - have already begun thinking about projects viding another year of fantastic leadership they plan to undertake in Art, Design & and dedication to the school. Technology and Music as well as consider - ing competitions and events which will SATS Results were also published in July nurture our children’s creative juices! and were the best that the school has seen in recent years. 100% of pupils reached Pupils are looking forward to the yearly Level 4 (the required level) in Maths and Harvest Festival which takes place at the Literacy, with 60-70% of pupils exceeding church and will be bringing donations of this and reaching Level 5 in Maths and food and supplies to donate to those who Literacy. This is a fantastic achievement need them. Children learn about why we for pupils, staff and the school as a whole. do this, and why it is essential to give back Although SATs now no longer exist in to their community. The children have also their current format, we are confident that been practicing their singing for the attainment in Year Six will continue on this Harvest Festival with gusto. “Autumn trend in years to come. Days” seems to be a particular favourite 9 10 which some may remember from their own very much appreciated! We are always school days alongside “Conkers”, a newer, keen to include members of the local com - very catchy song which celebrates the munity in school life where appropriate Autumn season. and so if you perhaps have a couple of hours to spare to volunteer at the school, To end our news this month, we are keen or have a specialist subject, skill or knowl - to recognise how greatly our pupils learn - edge area which you feel pupils or the ing is benefitted and positively impacted by school would benefit from, please contact residents in the village and throughout the Mrs Comer: local community. We would like to extend [email protected] , or tele - a very big “Thank You” to those in the phone or pop into the school office. local community who have supported the Additionally, with our focus on the arts school in such a wide variety of ways this year, if you, or someone you know, including: has a particular flair for Art, Drama or Music, please do contact the school if you - Imparting expertise to pupils by acting as would be willing to donate some time to visiting speakers help celebrate these areas. - Providing locations for school trips and We appreciate help from community mem - curriculum learning bers but we are also keen for pupils to give - Providing materials for use in school back to the local community and its mem - - Helping with the upkeep of school areas bers. For example, our pupils very much - Volunteering time to listen to children enjoyed singing to local residents in the vil - read lage last Christmas. If you have any suit - - Acting as impartial judges at school com - able suggestions of how pupils help enrich petitions the local community, then please feel free - Helping at school and extra-curricular to get in touch with us also. events Clare Rudd - Parent Governor Thanks once again to all of those who have supported the school in recent years, it is

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The PCC has approved a new hymn book, of which 60 copies have been ordered at a cost of £7.99 each. The hope is that many will be financed by individual donations – perhaps in memory of a loved one or as a thank you offering. Each would be suitably inscribed, if you so wished. Your donation may be Gift Aided.

Forms are available at the back of church or contact the PCC Treasurer, Michael Bayes, 2, Church Meadows, Great Gaddesden, tel 01442 266084, email: [email protected]

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12 Walk and Talk is 4 years old! Our fourth birthday walk is on Friday, September 4 th 9 o’clock start from 3, Rose Cottages, e do try to keep an up to date list Gaddesden Row, HP2 6HJ Wof birthdays. Please join us for coffee and cake f anyone wants to add names to our at 10.15 if you are unable to make Ilist or knows of people who have moved away and could perhaps have the walk their names removed, please contact: Sudha Bellarmine-Emes at The Plough, Jockey End Gaddesden Row PRIVATE LAKE e-mail - [email protected] AVAILABLE FOR FISHING Names are normally removed after the per - son becomes 18, but we can include ‘special’ birthdays for any age. Contact 07954 600233 September 2015 Country Groomer Barnaby Bear 1st 11 Contact Claire for your professional Dog and Horse grooming Hayden Jeffreys 7th 9 requirements Tel: 07720 439037 Fenella Makepeace 7th 8 e-mail:[email protected] Address: George Adams 19th 17 Gaddesden Lane HP2 6HN You’re only one call away from arranging your appointment Clara Wilkinson 19th 15 DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT October 2015 ISSUE is James Clapperton 21st 12 23rd Sept. Josh Williamson 22nd 13 anything after the deadline Evangeline Riley 28th 9 cannot be included 13 Icknield Farm, Icknield Way, Tring, Herts HP23 4JX

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Synergy Dacorum: Your Local Advice Services Working Together to Support You A project funded by Big Lottery has brought together 20 local agencies to support all Dacorum resi - dents with specialist advice and support services.

Known as Synergy Dacorum, this integrated service is coordinated by the Dacorum District Citizens Advice Bureau. The project simply means that local residents can get better access to help and advice on a wide range of areas, for example about benefit entitlements, debt advice, housing issues, neighbor disputes, mental health and relationship or addiction problems to name but a few.

Since it was launched at the end of 2013, over 500 local people have been guided through to get the specialist advice and support they need more effectively and quickly and without simply being ‘sign - posted’ and having to repeat their story over again to the different services.

Along with the Dacorum Citizens Advice Bureau the 19 Synergy Dacorum partners are: Carers in Hertfordshire; Dacorum Community Trust; DENS; Volunteer Centre Dacorum; Relate Dacorum, Watford and Three Rivers; Dacorum Family Services; Druglink; Age UK Dacorum; Community Action Dacorum; Mediation Hertfordshire; Herts Mind Network Ltd; Dacorum Borough Council; Dacorum MENCAP; The Salvation Army The Centre in the Park; 4-AM For Arts and Music; Turning Point Housing Link Dacorum; Home-Start Dacorum; and The South Hill Centre.

The Synergy Dacorum project has also had the effect of bringing all of these organisations closer together, raising awareness and strengthening advisers’ knowledge of the excellent range of expertise and support available for people in the local area. Further information and the contact details for each of the organisations participaring in Synergy Dacorum can be found on the website www.syn - ergydacorum.org.uk

All of these organisations are working together to make it easier for people to get good advice when they need it so that people will experience easier access to advice and information;local advice providers working in partnership; getting the right information and advice first time; and a stream - lined, efficient, high quality service.

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The Bureau’s open door ‘drop in’ service where anyone can get tailored face-to-face advice from a trained adviser is a fundamental part of the service. ‘Drop in’ advice is available 4 days a week in either the Hemel Hempstead or Berkhamsted offices. These sessions offer advice on a huge variety of issues – from questions about in- and out-of-work benefits entitlements and managing debt to housing matters, consumer complaints or relationship difficulties, employment issues and discrimi - nation advice. For more information and the contact details for Dacorum CAB see the website www.dacorumcab.org.uk

16 Parish Council meetings 2015 Great Gaddesden Parish Hall 20th Jul 21st Sep 19th Oct 23rd Nov

All meetings are on Mondays and commence at 8.00pm unless otherwise noted Venues subject to final confirmation - always check the current newsletter The Parish Council Chairman: Paul Harris 0 1 442 258773 Vice-Chairman: Andy Thompson 01442 843751 Members: Janice Brown 01442 247272 Sarah-Jane Green 01442 843151 Martin Lindley 01442 200779 Paul Sandford 07767 075490 Malcolm Stodell 01582 840059 Clerk: Graham Cox 01442 255483 (For all enquiries about the Parish Council and local matters.) Council e-mail address is [email protected]

Anything published in this newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views of the Parish Council

Parish Council Website The Parish Council’s new website is now available at www.greatgaddesdenparishcouncil.org.uk Editor’s note This edition has seen a major revision in how I produce the newsletter although hopefully, you readers will not notice anything. If I have allowed any errors to creep in - my apolgies. My ambition is to format the electronic version of the newsletter, which goes to the printers, in a way that can be published on the web - perhaps on the Parish Council’s site (with their agreement) or that of the Friends of the Church. This will enable some of the colour used in the newsletter to be seen and afford backup on those occasions when you can’t find the newsletter anywhere! I don’t know when my plans may come to fruition but this is the first step.

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20 nal decoration at Gorse Cottage, as Newlands was last thinned about 20 well as continuing maintenance on years ago. However those who planned other properties. At Whitehouse Farm the planting had not reckoned with the we have completed the outside decora - devastation cause by the non-native tions of two of the four business units grey squirrels. The Beech is now in Fensom’s Yard. worthless for anything but firewood and will unfortunately never make Woodlands quality timber. Most of the trees have At the start of July our forestry con - been damaged at the base by bark strip - tractor, Will Brush, arrived from Essex ping by the greys, and this has been to begin thinning work in Newlands particularly prevalent while the con - Wood, with his harvester, a “360” exca - tractor was on site, with many trees vator equipped with a harvesting head, surrounded on the ground by little and his forwarder, a combined tractor strips of bark. The produce was and trailer unit for extracting the tim - stacked on Abel’s Meadow and two ber. We believe that this wood was large timber waggons arrived at 5.45 on planted in the late 1950s with Beech in several mornings to collect it. The out- matrix of conifers, mostly larch, but turn from the operation is around 700 with some Norway Spruce and Scots tons. Most of the material is going to a Pine. The original objective was for the sawmill in Suffolk for fencing, though conifers to act as a “nurse” to encour - there some has gone for chipwood and age the Beech, the value being taken firewood as bio-fuel. out during the life of the plantation, aiming for a final crop of good quality Following the thinning Newlands has Beech. There are also some good quali - changed from a dark and gloomy pre - ty Oak and Sweet Chestnut, but like in dominantly conifer plantation to a the nearby Abel’s Grove, these may be pretty, predominantly Chilterns Beech natural regeneration rather than plant - wood. ed. NGH.

Cream Teas and Cakes in Great Gaddesden Church on Sunday 27th September From 2.00pm to 4.00 pm proceeds in aid of Great Gaddesden Church

21 GADDESDEN ROW FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW Saturday 5th September Gaddesden Row Village Hall

Entries on the Day between 9.30am and 11.00 am SHOW 2.30pm to 4.00pm Auction of Produce 3.30pm Refreshments Raffle All proceeds to the Village Hall and Chapel

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Vegetablesand Fruit 27. 1 DAHLIA 1. 5 RUNNER BEANS 28. VASE OF THREE DAHLIAS 2. 5 WHITE POTATOES 29. VASE OF 5 STEMS (ANY FLOWER) 3. 5 RED POTATOES 30. 1 POT FLOWERING PLANT UP TO 9ins. 4. 3 ONIONS 31. 1 GLADIOLUS 5. 5 TOMATOES 32. VASE of 3 GLADIOLUS SPIKES 6. 2 COURGETTES 33. VASE OF 5 STEMS OF FOLIAGE MIXED 7. 3 LEEKS (any type) 8. 3 BEETROOT 9. 1 CABBAGE Domestic Produce 10. 1 HEAD BROCCOLI 34. 1 LOAF OF HOMEMADE BREAD 11. 3 CARROTS 35. 1 SPONGE CAKE (ANY TYPE) 12. 3 DESSERT APPLES 36. 1 FRUIT CAKE 13. 3 COOKING APPLES 37. 6 FAIRY CAKES 14. 6 PLUMS 38. 1 JAR OF JAM/JELLY/MARMALADE 15. 3 PEARS 16. 1 MARROW Fun Classes 17. 1 CELERY 39. LONGEST MARROW 18. 1 CUCUMBER 40. LONGEST RUNNER BEAN 19. 2 LETTUCE 41. ODDEST SHAPED FRUIT OR VEG 20. 3 PARSNIP 21. 6 CHERRY TOMATOES Children’s Classes 22. ANY OTHER VEG(ANY NO.) 42. Miniature Garden on a plate/seed tray 43. Animal made from fruit or vegetables Flowers 44. Build a castle from recycled material - max 23. 1 ROSE 30cm by 30cm 24. VASE OF 3 ROSES 45. Finger Painting of a Flower 25. 3 STEMS SPRAY CHRYSANTHE - 46. 3 Decorated Fairy Cakes MUMS 26. 3 STEMS LARGE FLOWERING CRYSANTHEMUMS.

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DEER LEAP HORTICULTURE LTD. Home Farm Works, Little Gaddesden, Herts. Tel: 01442 842 511

We are your nearest Specialists ! for all Garden machinery. ! We also have a fully equipped Workshop for Servicing and Repairs at reasonable charges. Little Gaddesden B&B Comfortable village accommodation PETER D. HANNABY En-suite,TV, tea/coffee, fridge etc Painter and Decorator Perfect location Interior and Exterior work ! undertaken 6 & 7 Little Gaddesden For competitive quotations Herts, HP4 1PA please call 01442 84227 Mobile: 07765 250092 07721650724 Home: 01442 288956 Nicky & Jon Bennett-Baggs [email protected] 23 ! Merlin Howells 01442 265517

24 ee Fr s ate SSMM RRowowow Electrical Engineer tim Es z z z z z z z z z Part P Registered z Energy Saving Lighting z TV/Telephone/Computer z Design and Installation

tel: 01442 240515 mob: 07836 252567 email: [email protected]@skyy.com.com web: wwwww.smrow.co.ukww.smro.smrow.co.uk

Phone for a free no obligation written esti - mate. - High hedges a speciality - Overgrown gardens cleared 01442 255784 - Fences erected and repaired - Tree Lopping - Fruit tree pruning WILL KIMBERLEY - Shrub trimming - General garden tidy up’s GARDEN SERVICES In fact any job in the garden!

Gaddesden Parish Church Gill Moore (Reader) 3 Widmore Cottages, Bradden Lane, Contacts Gaddesden Row, Nicholas Halsey (Churchwarden) Hemel Hempstead HP2 6JB The Golden Parsonage, Gaddesden Row, [email protected] Hemel Hempstead HP2 6HG 01442 842054 [email protected] Revd. John Russell (Vicar) 01442 252421 St. John’s Vicarage, Pipers Hill, Great Gaddesden, Merlin Howells (Churchwarden) Hemel Hempstead HP1 3BY Flat 217, Elizabeth House [email protected] Hemel Hempstead 01442 214898 Herts HP2 5HH Please contact the Vicar for Baptisms, 01442 265517 Confirmations, Weddings or Funerals

25 Great Gaddesden Cricket Club Upcoming Fixtures Saturdays - Saracens League Division 8a

Sundays

26 Put your child on the path to success Please visit our website for details of our next open morning • Montessori nursery for 3-4 year olds • Average teaching group of 15 • Breakfast and After School Clubs • Optional, flexible, weekly boarding from year 5

To find out how we create an environment where every child can fulfil their potential, call our Registrar Liz Graham on 01582 840333, or visit www.beechwoodpark.net/openday

Beechwood Park School Markyate Hertfordshire AL3 8AW T: 01582 840333 www.beechwoodpark.net

27 Citizens Advice in Hertfordshire: Disability Benefits Project – help for people who may be eligible to claim disability benefits, including home visits

If people have care needs or they have problems getting around, they may be able to claim disability benefits. Under the Disability Benefits Project, the 10 Hertfordshire CABs, supported by Hertfordshire County Council, are providing a special service to help anyone who lives in the County to make sure they do not miss out on the financial support available through these benefits, which include:

• Personal Independence Payments (PIP);

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA);

• Attendance Allowance (AA); and

• Employment Support Allowance (ESA).

The Disabilty Benefits Project also provides help to complete the necessary forms.

This is a free service and, according to the individual’s needs, the appointments can be arranged either in the client’s local bureau or as a home visit, or the advice can be offered over the phone.

For a home visit in Hitchin, Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans, Watford, Three Rivers or Welwyn Hatfield, people should call 01707 269255 or email: benefits.hatfieldcab@cab - net.org.uk

For a home visit in North Herts, East Herts, Broxbourne Borough or Stevenage, call 07733 416292 or email: [email protected]

Further information on the Disability Benefits Project can be found on the Hertfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau website www.hertfordshirecab.org.uk Information about the project is also available on the website in Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Urdu.

28 29 30 New Works n n Concreting & Drainage Extensions n n Painting & Decorating Improvements n HALSEY n Roofing Refurbishment n n Guttering Repairs Brickwork & Paving n (BUILDERS) LTD n Leadwork & Glazing Repairs Carpentry & Joinery n n Plumbing & Sanitary 01582 792592 Engineers

Reg. Office: 46 Church End Redbourn St Albans Herts AL3 7DX

Member of the National Association of Registered Dog Sitters Mrs. Doolittles Experienced Animal Care whilst on holiday, at work, or during illness in your home

Dogs n Reptiles n Cats n Pigs n Sheep n Birds of Prey n Rabbits n Guinea Pigs Goats n Hamsters n Horses n Poultry n Fish n Ferrets

4 years of veterinary nursing exper ience Public Liability insured

Tel: 01442 822191 or 07967 019031 Beverley Cornthwaite Icknield Farm, Icknield Way Tring, Herts., HP23 4JX

31 CHURCH SERVICES September 2015

Sunday, 6th September, Fourteenth after Trinity (Proper 18) Isaiah 35: 4-7a; James 2: 1-10, 14-17; Mark 7: 24-end 9.00am Morning Worship with Communion by Extension Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 13th September, Fifteenth after Trinity, (Proper 19) Isaiah 50: 4-9a; James 3: 1-12; Mark 8: 27-end 9.00am Mattins Nettleden 9.00am All Age Communion Little Gaddesden 6.30pm Berkhamsted Team Evensong Ashridge Sunday 20th September, Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 20) Jeremiah 11: 18-20; James 3: 13- 4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9: 30-37 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Nettleden Sunday 27th September, Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 21) Numbers 11: 4-6, 10-16, 24-29; James 5: 13-end; Mark 9: 38-end 9.00am Mattins Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Parish Communion Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden Sunday 4th October, The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, (Proper 22) Joel 2: 21-27; 1 Timothy 2: 1-7; Matthew 6: 25-33 (Harvest) 9.00am Morning Worship with Communion by Extension Nettleden 9.00am Parish Communion Little Gaddesden 10.30am Harvest Festival– All Age Great Gaddesden 6.00pm Evensong Little Gaddesden

Church Duty Rotas September Sidesmen Reader Intercessions

Sept 6 Tony Vincent Peter Diggle Nick Halsey

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Sept 20 Jackie Abu-Rabie Anne Diggle The Vicar

Sept 27 Peter Diggle Peter King Peter King

Oct 4 Sydney Spencer-Wilson Judith Burfot Peter Diggle

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