October 2018

THE PARISH MAGAZINE OF

ST PETER’S, EDGMOND

WITH ST CHAD’S, KYNNERSLEY

AND

ST LAWRENCE PRESTON WEALD MOORS

including

VILLAGE NEWS

OCTOBER 2018

Visit us at www.stpeterschurchedgmond.org and www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk

RECTOR (usual day off: Monday) The Revd Prebendary Helen Morby, Edgmond Rectory 820217 Email: [email protected]

RESIDENT MINISTER (part time; usual day off: Saturday) The Revd David Stokes-Harrison, Tibberton Rectory 551117

LICENSED READER Paul Benton 603071

CHURCHWARDENS Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, High Street, Edgmond 810880 Email: [email protected] Anne Furniss, The Stables,Caynton House, Caynton, Newport 550216 Email: [email protected]

PCC SECRETARY Position vacant

TREASURER AND STEWARDSHIP RECORDER Rodney Bunyan 810957

ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Dr Colin Brown 550164

TOWER CAPTAIN and RINGING MASTER Mark Adams 810471

TOWER SECRETARY Paul Lewis 820135

THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S Anne Price 407525

MOTHERS’ UNION Margaret Matthews 825976

MAGAZINE EDITOR Sara Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Penny Hughes 820253 Dear friends,

During the month of October we will be celebrating Harvest Festival in the churches of our benefices. Details can be found in this magazine and you are welcome at any of our services.

Harvest Thanksgiving is, of course, a time for us to give thanks for the abundance of God’s provision for us. We also give thanks for those who work on the land ensuring the best harvest for us to enjoy. Here, in beautiful Shropshire we do indeed have so much to thank God for and we rejoice in that. At the same time we are also aware that the hot summer, which many of us have enjoyed, has been a challenge for farmers.

We will also be mindful that whilst there is so much good in our world, and especially for us to enjoy here, there is also so much to trouble the world at this time. There seems to be a continuous stream of natural disasters, floods, fires and hurricanes. These are issues that the world faces along with wars, terrorism, aggression and much more. We live in a broken world that knows pain and suffering and it may feel that the troubles of the world are increasing at this time and are becoming more and more cause for concern. Many of us, including world leaders, find it hard to see how some of the current conflicts can be resolved and many of us are even at a loss sometimes to even know what to pray for. But prayer is essential because we need to remember that whilst human knowledge and understanding may find such things hard, nothing is beyond the means of God. It is God we look to because as our God provides abundantly for us, God can also provide solutions to the hardest and toughest of issues and it is God who brings that peace which is far beyond our understanding. Sometimes we don’t get answers from God immediately or in the way we may desire for ourselves and sometimes it may feel as though god doesn’t even hear our prayers. But I do firmly believe that whilst we hear of so many troubles, there is also a great deal of good going on around us….and that is where God is at work.

So, we give thanks to God for so much and, as we do so, I commend to you to offer the concerns you have for the world into the hands of God and seek God’s peace in these troubled times. Revd Helen 1

SERVICES IN THE

OCTOBER

DATE EDGMOND KYNNERSLEY PRESTON Thursday 4th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 7th H ARVEST FESTIVAL HARVEST FESTIVAL Trinity 19 7.45 am 9.00 am (Proper 22) Holy Communion Holy Communion 10.30 am Family Communion Thursday 11h 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 14th 7.45 am 10.30 am 10.15 am Trinity 20 Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service (Proper 23) 10.30 am Sung Eucharist 6.30 pm Healing Service Thursday 18th 9.30 am St Luke Holy Communion SUNDAY 21st 7.45 am HARVEST FESTIVAL 9.00 am Trinity 21 Holy Communion 10.30 am Holy Communion (Proper 24) 10.30 am Family Service Sung Eucharist Thursday 25th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 28th 7.45 am No Service 9.00 am St Simon & St Jude Holy Communion Holy Communion (Bible Sunday) 10.30 am Sung Eucharist

SIX PARISHES

2018

DATE TIBBERTON GREAT BOLAS WATERS UPTON Thursday 4th

SUNDAY 7th H ARVEST FESTIVAL 10.30 am 9.15 am Trinity 19 10.30 am Morning Prayer Holy Communion (Proper 22) Family Service

Thursday 11h

SUNDAY 14th 9.00 am 10.30 am HARVEST FESTIVAL Trinity 20 Holy Communion Holy Communion 9.15 am (Proper 23) Holy Communion

Thursday 18th St Luke SUNDAY 21st 10 . 30 am HARVEST FESTIVAL 9.15 am Trinity 21 Songs of Praise 6.30 pm Holy Communion (Proper 24) Evensong

Thursday 25th

SUNDAY 28th 9 . 00 am 10.30 am 9.15 am St Simon & St Jude Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion (Bible Sunday)

FROM THE REGISTERS

HOLY MATRIMONY 21st July at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Daniel Cotterill and Nicole Bates.

FUNERALS 30th July at Telford Crematorium – Anthony Arthur Booth. 31st August at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Hilary Talbot.

FROM THE EDITOR

After the long, hot summer autumn is now upon us and so our front cover depicts all things Harvest! Below the lovely tractor on the left is a huge table set down the aisle at St Peter’s, Edgmond ready for an excellent Harvest Lunch in 2013. At the bottom is a picture of Kynnersley children celebrating Harvest in 2015. No doubt there will be some enjoyable celebrations in our six parishes this year, too. And I hope you like the cute little Harvest mouse on the right!

Did you know that I have been editing this magazine since 2001?!! Do you think you could bring some fresh ideas to its content and presentation? I’m sure someone out there can – if you would like to try your hand as editor or deputy editor, please do let me know.

The next edition of the Parish Magazine and Village News will be for the month of November 2018. The deadline for contributions is Sunday 7th October. Please let me have your news and articles in good time – they can be delivered to me at the address on the inside front cover, or preferably emailed to me at [email protected]. Photos of all the activities going on in our villages are also very welcome.

Don’t forget that you can also read this magazine online on both the village and church websites (addresses on the front cover). Our front cover photos look even better in full colour online!

HEALING SERVICE

Just to remind you all that the next monthly Healing Service at St Peter’s, Edgmond will be held on October 14th at 6.30 pm. This will be the last of the summertime services and from November the service will revert to the earlier time of 4.30 pm during the winter months). Everyone is welcome at a Healing Service. It is not a curing service, but a healing service, and is a short, quiet, contemplative service.

COFFEE AND CHAT

The next Thursday Coffee Mornings at St Peter’s Church, Edgmond will be on October 18th following the 9.30 am Holy Communion Service. You don’t have to attend the service to be able to have a cup of coffee. Just turn up at the church at about 10.00 am or thereabouts, and join us for coffee (or tea) and a chat. We shall look forward to seeing you.

ST PETER’S CHURCH, EDGMOND

SUNDAY SERVICES 7.45 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Morning Service (as announced) 6.30 pm Healing Service (2nd Sundays)

10.30 am SUNDAY SERVICES AND BIBLE READINGS OCTOBER 2018 October 7th Family Communion HARVEST FESTIVAL Gospel: Matthew 6: 25-33 October 14th Sung Eucharist Trinity 20 (Proper 23) O T Lesson: Job 23: 1-9, 16-17 Epistle: Hebrews 4: 12-16 Gospel: Mark 10: 17-31 October 21st Family Communion Trinity 21 (Proper 24) Gospel: Mark 10: 35-45 October 28th Sung Eucharist St Simon & St Jude O T Lesson: Isaiah 28: 14-16 Epistle: Ephesians 2: 19-22 Gospel: John 15: 17-27

FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S

A big “thank you” goes to Nicky and Peter Heath for providing, producing and placing the fantastic finger post in the church field. It has been very artistically done and has been admired and remarked upon by all who have seen it. A huge “thank you” too to Jeremy and Charlotte Blackburn for providing the new kitchen floor.

The Friends are having a very busy year and so far all the events have exceeded our expectations – thank you, everyone, for your continuing support. If anyone has any ideas or issues you would like to discuss or bring to our attention, please don’t hesitate to contact me or any of our committee members.

Anne Price, Chairperson 407525

A DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

We were delighted to see Lionel and Shirley Barber at the Thursday morning Communion Service in St Peter’s on 9th August. They were here to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary and took the opportunity to check their entry in the marriage register! Lionel is the younger brother of the late Lawrence Barber and it was a privilege to welcome him and Shirley on such a special occasion. 6

On Thursday, 11th October we will be holding our Autumn Lunch at 12.30 for 1.00 pm in St Peter’s Church. Everyone is welcome.

For further information and/or help with transport please contact Margaret Matthews on 825976.

EDGMOND WI

On Wednesday October 17th we will be entertained with an evening entitled ‘A Peek beneath the Brim’!! Visitors are very welcome. The cost will be £3.50, to include tea/coffee and cake. We meet in Edgmond Village Hall from 7.15 pm. Please telephone Dianne on 825564 or Diana on 811561 for more details or just turn up on the evening. We look forward to meeting you.

PARISH WARDEN’S REPORT

Due to exceptional circumstances the Crime Stats for Edgmond have not recently been available. John Keeping, Parish Warden

Vintage Fair Edgmond Village Hall September 30th 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Free Entry Lots of Stalls Vintage Tea - Music  – Licensed Bar Classic Scooters - Army Re-enactment - & lots more

Contact Janis 07739634703 / 01952 820572

EDGMOND PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Many of you know me as one of your two Ward Members; I am Stephen Bentley and I have had the pleasure of also being a member of Edgmond Parish Council since 2011.

My colleague, Stephen Burrell, and myself represent all residents of Edgmond Parish, along with other surrounding villages within the Ward now known as Edgmond and Ercall Magna. Although we are Conservative Members on Telford & Wrekin Council we are clear that politics should not be involved in the work of the local councils. Our politics remain committed to the rural areas, and with this in mind, we always have your best interests on the top of our agenda when we are fighting for funding and a fair deal at Telford & Wrekin Council meetings.

Here in Edgmond, I am pleased to support the work of your Parish Council and to be part of the work that they undertake on your behalf. Your Parish Councillors have been committed to ensuring that their Neighbourhood Plan represents the views of the community and now that it has been adopted it will form part of the Development Plan for the Borough until 2031. I hope you have had an opportunity to take a look at the contents; if you need a copy please contact the Clerk on 07813 788094 or email [email protected].

We have recently advertised the vacancies on the Parish Council as Paula, Keith and Marion have taken retirement. May I, on behalf of the Parish Council and the community, thank them most sincerely for the work that they have undertaken, both as part of our team, but also the extra work that each has undertaken which has made a real difference to your village.

This brings me to mention the website – edgmondparishcouncil.org.uk. With special thanks to Paula, with some help from the Clerk, the website has been designed to ensure that we meet the requirements of the Transparency Code, but also that local residents can find the information they need about the village, the parish and the work of the Parish Council. On the site you will find details of the Councillors, the Committees, Agendas and Minutes as well as a lot of useful local information. You may also want to register to receive updates into your inbox on new information that becomes available.

Thinking again about the vacancies, next May is an election year and all 13 positions on the Parish Council will become vacant. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and you wish to be considered for the election, watch out for the details of how to apply early in 2019. In the meantime, if you would like to be considered for one of the current vacancies, please request details through the website ‘contact us’ link.

At the recent Communication Committee of the Parish Council, members wanted to thank everyone who makes a contribution to village life in Edgmond. We don’t always know who you are, so please accept this as a sincere thank you from the Councillors, on behalf of the residents, for all you do. The tasks we know about include strimming, mowing, litter picking, the school walking bus – or being our eyes and ears and reporting matters for action, like blocked drains or street lights that are not working. We really do appreciate your help in this way.

Finally, for this edition, the Community Speedwatch Project will move forward shortly. In fact, hopefully by the time you get to read this, the training will be complete and our volunteers will be taking time to monitor speeds in Marsh Road, School Road and High Street. Please be aware, the police will be contacting all those drivers who exceed the speed limit; let’s hope that it is not local residents found to be the guilty ones.

If I, as a Ward Member, or my colleague Steve, can help you in any way with local issues relating to Telford & Wrekin Council, or if you wish to bring any matters to the attention of the Parish Council, please do send in the details. You can use the ‘contact us’ form on the home page of the website.

It is a privilege to serve you and may I take this opportunity to thank you for your friendship and support in my work. Councillor Stephen Bentley 01952 541939 [email protected]

EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL NEWS

August has been a very busy month:-

1. The Main Hall got a much needed face lift, walls have been painted, curtains that were donated have been altered by Anne Speed and fitted to all windows plus curtains got replaced on the stage wall.

2. Work on the ceiling in the main hall is our next big project; we plan to insulate the roof and reapply a new ceiling with new lighting.

3. New cupboards in the new kitchen were fitted to give more storage space for users.

4. An internal door was fitted between the old hall and new extension.

5. The windows were cleaned inside and out.

6. A new external door will be fitted to the bar area in September/October.

Later in 2018 we hope to continue painting with same colour theme from the Main Hall into Room 2. We will also be addressing storage issues for our user groups in the New Year. We are currently gathering quotes. The old kitchen will also get some much needed attention.

If you feel we should be doing things differently please tell us; it’s your village hall. We continue to be a popular venue for groups and private use and we are so grateful for all your support. If you can help in anyway, please get in touch; all help is welcome.

Note: - We have been advised by our local parish council that Telford & Wrekin “Pride in our Community” wish to keep roads and public spaces free from illegal banners, posters and fly-posting, so we will no longer be sharing events via lamp posts etc. without prior permission. We will advertise more via social media, continue advertising in the parish magazine, and produce an occasional flyer/newsletter, so if you see us advertising an event via social media please help us by sharing it. www.edgmondvillagehall.org Like us on Facebook: Edgmond Village Hall

Events Planned for the Village Hall:-

October 6th – Table Top Sale 9.30 am – 12.30 pm then every 1st Saturday of each month. Future dates for Table Top Sales: November 3rd & December 1st. Contact Janis on 01952 820572. Tables £5 each. Our September Table Top Sale was one of the busiest so far and the profit from this event was £336. Thank you.

Vintage Fair 30th September 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. Free entry, all welcome, refreshments available.

Christmas Fair 18th November 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. Over 25 stalls to purchase your Christmas Gifts - not available on the high street!

Quiz Night 1st December – Contact Denise for a table on 01952 812850.

August 200 Club Draw took place at our Committee Meeting Winning numbers: 196 won £10 105 won £5 58 won £5 135 won £10 20 won £5 199 won £5

September 200 Club Draw took place at the Table Top Sale Winning numbers: 129 won £10 171 won £5 95 won £5 183 won £10 110 won £5 114 won £5

If you would like to join the 200 Club please contact Denise on 01952 812850 – it costs only £10 per year.

Edgmond Village Hall

Afternoon Vintage Teas

Tuesdays throughout September and October in the new extension, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Delicious food available including soup with bread rolls. All proceeds go to Edgmond Village Hall.

SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

Shropshire Historic Churches Trust visited all six churches on Saturday 18th August, ending up for afternoon tea at St Peter's. Myself, Anne Price and Nicky Heath made and served tea, sandwiches and cakes. Paul Lewis helped serve teas too. Everyone was very appreciative.

Canon William Price gave a wonderful history of St Peter's before tea then after tea, he took a short said Evensong, which made a fitting end to a lovely day.

One of the ladies from the Trust heard me say that anyone was welcome to take any leftover sandwiches, and asked if she could distribute them to those sleeping rough on the streets of Shrewsbury. So we parcelled up the sandwiches and she very gladly took them. I hate waste!! Gerry Stokes-Harrison

GNOSALL & NEWPORT LIONS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS EVENT

Gnosall & Newport Lions Club and local nurse Julie Rich are holding their seventh Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Event from 6.30 to 9.00 pm on the evening of Friday 5th October 2018 at the Cosy Hall in Newport.

In the United Kingdom prostate cancer affects 35,000 men and their families each year with sadly about 10,000 dying from it. In Shropshire alone about 250 men are diagnosed with the disease each year. There is no national screening programme, but men in categories 'at risk' from the disease are strongly advised to consider having a simple annual blood test for PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). 11

The 'at risk' categories are –

 All men over 50  All men over 40 with a history of prostate disease in the family  All men over 45 from an African/West Indian ethnic group

Early diagnosis does result in better outcomes. Men who attend the drop-in event at the Cosy Hall are invited to give a small blood sample for PSA analysis. Each man tested will receive a results letter in the post within three weeks after the event. A green letter advises a man that his PSA level was in the normal range for a man of his age, but if he suffers from other symptoms of prostate disease he should see his General Practitioner. An amber letter advises a man that his PSA level was borderline and he should see his General Practitioner in three months’ time for a further test; in that time it may go up further indicating a need for investigation or it may fall back into the normal range. A red letter suggests that his PSA level was significantly elevated and the man would be advised to see his General Practitioner soon as he may need further investigation.

It is hoped that over 400 local men will attend this event. In previous years there have been queues early in the evening and it has been quieter after 7.30 pm. The event is free to attend but donations will be accepted on the night. Gift Aid envelopes will be available. The cost of the evening averages out at about £15 per person.

In the past Newport Lions Club has received financial support for the event from the Roddam Charity, the Annabelle Lady Boughey Charity, Waitrose Community Matters and the Coombes family of Newport.

At the previous six annual events in Newport a total of 1804 blood samples have been analysed for PSA levels. These tests resulted in 1634 green letters (normal), 67 amber letters (slight concern), and 103 red letters (more urgent concern).

For more details please contact [email protected] or visit Gnosall & Newport Lions at their next business meeting at 8.00 pm on Monday 1st October at Gnosall Community Fire Station, Wharf Road, Gnosall, ST20 0DB.

There is also a video that may be of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YJvJ-3hGU

ST CHAD’S CHURCH, KYNNERSLEY

PCC Secretary: Mrs Georgina Edge 01952 603648

SERVICES in OCTOBER 2018 Sunday October 14th Epistle: Hebrews 4: 12-16 Trinity 20/Proper 23 (Green) Gospel: Mark 10: 17-31 10.30 am: Holy Communion Judith McPherson Sunday October 21st – Harvest Festival 10.30 am: Family Service Sarah Blagden Sunday October 28th – No Service

KYNNERSLEY WI

By popular request – Fran O’Boyle will make a return visit to regale us with his Storytelling at our Meeting on the 9th October.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm in Kynnersley Village Hall. For further information telephone Pat on 603612 or Carole on 603291. New members welcome – first visit free!

St Lawrence’s, Preston’s Afternoon Tea event held in July raised £79 for The Friends of St Lawrence’s. Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH, PRESTON

Churchwardens: Mr D Brown, The Conifers 676671 Dr T Goode, 32a Moorhead 670242 PCC Secretary: Mrs P Jones, The Rockery, Wheat Leasowes 603612

SERVICES IN OCTOBER 2018 Friday October 5th 7.00 pm – Harvest Supper in St Lawrence’s School – details from Pat or Marcia Sunday October 7th Epistle : 1 T imothy 6 : 6 - 10 Mrs A Smith Harvest Festival (Trinity 19) Gospel: Matthew 6: 25-33 Mrs B Vickers 9.00 am – Holy Communion Sidesman: Mr P Gale Sunday October 14th – Trinity 20, Proper 23 10.15 am – Family Service Sunday October 21st Epistle : Hebrews 5: 1 - 10 Mr D Brown Trinity 21, Proper 24 (Green) Gospel: Mark 10: 35-45 Dr T Goode 9.00 am – Holy Communion Sidesman: Mrs P Jones Sunday October 28th Epistle: Ephesians 2: 19 - 22 Mrs P Jones St Simon & St Jude (Red) Gospel: John 15: 17-27 Mrs A Smith 9.00 am – Holy Communion Sidesman: Mrs B Vickers

BOOK CLUB In church: for details of our October meeting, contact Pat on 603612.

WELCOME! We were pleased to welcome our Rector Helen to her first service at St Lawrence’s on the 22nd July.