Elmton with Creswell Parish Magazine September 2017

ELMTON WITH CRESWELL

PARISH MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER 2017

£1.00

J. CLAY of Creswell

FUNERAL DIRECTORS EST. 1950

A Professional, Personal Service to the Bereaved

New Private Chapel of Rest

110 Elmton Road, Creswell Tel: 01909 721320

ELMTON with CRESWELL THE BISHOP OF DERBY THE ARCHDEACON OF CHESTERFIELD he Rt. Revd Dr Alastair Redfern The Revd. Canon Tony Kaunhoven The Bishop’s House, 6 King Street, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4EU [email protected] Tel. 01629 814462 Tel. 01332 840132

PARISH DIRECTORY VICAR: Revd. Liz Kirby (REST DAY: Thursday) The New Rectory, 31 High Street, Whitwell, S80 4RE Tel: 01909 722378 E.mail: [email protected] LAY READER: Mrs Lynne Parker Tel: 01909 530994 WARDEN ST. PETER’S ELMTON Mr Richard Shacklock — 01909 721235 ST. MARY MAGDALENE’S Mr Dennis Smedley — 01909 721481 CRESWELL: Deputy Warden Mr Lewis Marriott — 01909 721564 - Creswell Mr Kevin Jones - Elmton

Parish Safeguarding Link(PSL): Mrs. Margaret Froggett – 01909 723342

Church website address ecwst.com

Magazine Editor John Kirby : email: [email protected]

BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS

If you would like to book a Wedding or Baptism at either Elmton or Creswell church; please come along to: St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Creswell between 6 –7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month: (Contact David Froggatt on 01909 723342)

Baptisms take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.00 noon. Many people book baptisms well in advance and dates do get booked up particularly in the Summer months, so please don’t arrange a Christening party before you have checked with us first.

This time of year, the end of summer, autumn just round the corner and harvest in full swing, is one of my favourite times. I love to see the fields of wheat or barley harvested and the hay bales dotted all over the fields. The trees just beginning to change colour and he days shortening, the sunsets always seem vivid and better than any other time of year. Yes we have rain and cloud cover but when the sky clears the breathtaking beauty is there to live, see and feel. This time last year I was out walking on clear evening when a cyclist stopped next to me and looked out at the view and said ‘This is God’s country’. John.

Photographs by Sam Blagg.

Acts for Everyone – what gives us courage?

‘Unschooled, ordinary men’ (Acts 4:13). That is how Peter and John were described by the authorities, having healed the cripple man at the Beautiful Gate. They were disturbed that the apostles were proclaiming that Jesus was alive and healing in His name. Their aim was the silence Peter and John (4:17), but they refused! What gave them the courage to stand for Jesus and how can we learn from this ourselves?

The authorities could not argue against the evidence of a changed life. The crippled man stood before them completely healed for the first time in 40 years (10). A powerful apologetic for the Christian Faith is the testimony of a changed life, for the authorities could say nothing (14). The story of our faith journey may not be as dramatic, but God can use it powerfully.

Peter also points to the authority of Jesus Christ, as the only name under heaven by which we can be saved (12). By raising Jesus the dead, God marked him out as uniquely the Lord and Saviour of mankind. Christianity is not just another variety of religious experience, but a life changing relationship with Jesus, to which we can point others.

Finally, we are told that Peter is filled with the Spirit (8), as on the Day of Pentecost. The Spirit will give us the words and authority to speak and act in the name of Jesus. He enables to communicate the message in a way that people can understand and respond to.

The authorities were alarmed by the growth of the Church. However, they could not stop the apostles from talking about what they had seen and heard (4:20). It is still true today that Christianity will only grow when it talks; stop it talking and you stop it growing!

The Rev Paul Hardingham – Editor Parish Pump

FROM THE REGISTERS JULY

Baptisms: Creswell:- Lyla-May Fletcher, Ava-Grace Wright, Peyton Katie Darby.

Weddings: August: Elmton:- Matthew Dooley and Kier Davis. July Elmton:- Russell Halley and Elizabeth Conroy.

Funerals: Mavis Doreen Copcutt, Mary Gething.

SUNDAY READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER.

Sunday 3rd 1st Reading: Jer. 15. 15 – 21. 2nd Reading: Rom. 12. 9 - end. Gospel Reading : Matt. 16. 21 - end.

Sunday 10th 1st Reading: Ezek. 33. 7 – 11. 2nd Reading: Rom. 13. 8 - end. Gospel Reading: Matt. 1. 15 – 20.

Sunday 17th 1st Reading: Gen. 50. 15 – 21. 2nd Reading: Rom. 14. 1 - 12. Gospel Reading: Matt. 18. 21 – 35. Sunday 24th 1st Reading: Jonah. 3. 10, 4 – end. 2nd Reading: Phil. 1. 21 - end. Gospel Reading: Matt. 20. 1 - 16.

SERVICES FOR September. Friday 1st Silent Prayer at All Saints, Steetley 1.00pm Sunday 3rd

Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Sunday School : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 6th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 9.30 am Sunday 10th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 10.30 am Eucharist : All Saints Steetley 3.15 pm Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 13th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 9.30 am Sunday 17th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 20th

Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 9.30 am

Sunday 24th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 10.30 am Pit Disaster Memorial Service St. Mary Magdalene Church Creswell 6.00pm Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm

Wednesday 27th

Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 9.30 am

St Mary Magdalene 200 Club

This Month the 200 Club Celebrates TWENTY Years and it is still profitable. The Weekly cash prizes is First Prize £30, .The Second Prize is £20.The Third Prize has remained at £10,(Still maintaining £60 weekly Prize money) the Two Special Cash Draws At Christmas and the Annual Garden Fete will remain.(2 x £175) £350.00

We NOW have 56 spare numbers; we need a serious recruitment programme 56 Numbers @ 52 weeks Gives us £2912 Extra profit

It follows a similar pattern every year we lose members for various reasons and its hard work to replace them, BUT PLEASE TRY Thank you Supporting your Church it is a beautiful building and your contribution will help keep it maintained, It costs in Excess of £3.000 a month to maintain the Church this is raised by the various activities we Run, Please come and Join us

Please contact one of our collectors for Information on Joining Michele Ellis, Pauline Orwin, Helle Woodcock Marlene Frost Dennis Smedley, Janet Staniforth, Maureen Deakin And of course Lewis.

Everyone is Welcome Please Come and Join US

On Behalf of the P.C.C. Lewis

Creswell Sunday School The first Sunday of every month at 10.30am in CRESWELL CHURCH (3rd Sunday Family Service in Church)

Why not come and join us as we learn about the Christian Faith through stories, games and crafts. For more information contact Margaret Froggatt 01909 723342

The next meeting will be on the 5th September in the church rooms at 2pm. All are welcome. Rita Turner .

Saturday 16th September

Brass Band 6.30pm St Mary Magdalene Church Creswell. Tickets £5.00. Harvest Concert at Elmton Church and buffet at the Elm Tree afterwards

Friday 6th October – details to be advised SAVE THE DATE Friday 13th October – Social Evening at the Black Diamond Further details to be advised

Mary Starbrook passed on the following article about her Niece Win Ryles (now Win Williams).

‘’Honorary Freeman of Patchway.

In recognition of the long and outstanding service to the community, Patchway Town Council has used its powers to confer the title of Honorary Freeman on Mrs. Win William(nee’ Win Ryles) The occasion was marked by the attendance of Cllr. Erica Williams, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, at a presentation ceremony held at the Town Council Offices.Mrs Williams was presented with a certificate, scroll and commemorative gift by Cllr Eve Orpen, Chair of Patchway Town Council.Win has served the community in many ways over the past 30 years and Patchway would be a poorer place without her enthusiasm and dedication. Win is well-known within the community of Patchway for her tireless and selfless service and was Chairman of Patchway Festival for over 20 years, Chairman, volunteer driver and major fundraiser of Patchway Minibus Committee; Member of the Editorial Committee of Patchway People; Governor of St Chads’s School; active member of St.Chad’s Church,serving on various committees; Committee Member of Patchway Twinning Association and frequent host of visitors from France and Germany ; Win has also held various positions at both Patchway and Coniston Community Centre and has supported many other local groups through fund –raising and practical assistance. ‘’ Extract from Patchway People (Patchway Community Newsletter) Issue No. 103 – March 2017.

( Patchway is a small town in South Gloucestershire situated about 10km South West of Bristol)

Local History Corner

Creswell May 1926 Soon after the General Strike came to an end but whilst the miners continued alone with their strike action, the people of Creswell gathered to enjoy the Whitsuntide holiday. Saturday saw an enormous crowd gathered on the cricket field for a gala and sports. Children enjoyed the egg and spoon, skipping, sprint and three legged races. The Licensed Houses and Clubs had a relay race and tug of war. Nothing for women! A tug of war was won by the Station Hotel who beat the Dover Street Club. A men's relay race for the over forties was won by the Station Hotel but they were later disqualified having a man under forty in their team. The prize then went to the Colliery Institute team. Creswell Colliery Silver Band played musical selections and the Black Cat Concert Party entertained throughout the afternoon. There were gymnastic displays by the Boys Brigade and their instructor Mr.M.Herd. An Alpine Railway was popular giving free rides to the children. In the evening a dance in the Drill Hall was to the music of the Boys Brigade Orchestra conducted by Mr.S.Hazelby. Messrs R.Hussey, F.Hancock and H.Heywood were the M.Cs. Then on Whit Monday everyone flocked to the pony races on Mr.Cantrill's meadow in Elmton.(The field on the corner at the bottom of the Green leading to Wood Lane in Creswell).A crowd of 4,000 was estimated to be there. Over 2,000 free tickets were distributed and over £18 collected in coppers. Between 50 and 60 horses( most were ponies brought out of the pit for the break) and their riders, distinguished by their coloured caps and who rode bare back, took part in the races. A young man W.Saul won his race but then fell off his horse and broke his collar bone.Many of the riders gave a large percentage of their winnings to the strike fund for the feeding of the needy children. A week later the Creswell Distress Committee stated that they had provided 500 meals to these children and they were

11 asking if milk could be provided for children of 18 months and under instead of soup. Men carried on the strike for a further 6 months until November before being forced to return by their economic needs. They had to accept lower wages, longer hours and unfortunately were much worse off.

SUDOKU – Solution on page 18

Events from the past that occurred during the month of September. 1st Death of only English Pope, Adrian IV. 1159. 2nd Great fire of London starts in Pudding Lane 1666. 4th Titanic wreck captured on film 1985. 5th The late Freddie Mercury, born in Zanzibar 1946. 6th Funeral of Princess Diana held at Westminster Abbey 1997. 6th – 10th The Battle of Marne also known as the Miracle of Marne. 1914. 7th 987 Dutch Jews taken to Auschwitz Concentration camp 1943. 9th Orville Wright makes 1st 1hr airplane flight 1903. ( Actual flight time -1Hour 2 minutes and 15 seconds) 10th John Surtees wins Italian Grand Prix for Honda team 1967. 11th Foundation of the World Wildlife Fund in 1961. 11th 2001 – 9/11 13th Kelly Marie's "Feels like I’m in Love" tops chart 1980. 14th Second World War film "First of the Few" released 1942. 16th Physicist Stephen Hawkins marries Elaine Mason 1995. 17th Church Warden, Dennis Smedley born 1924. 18th Brazilian soccer player, Ronaldo born 1976. 20th Consecration of Salisbury Cathedral in 1258. 21st Harrier jet crashes into centre of Wisbech killing 3. 1979. 23rd Chewing gum produced commercially for 1st time 1848. 25th First blood transfusion performed at Guys Hospital 1818. 26th White Star Line launch the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary 1934. 26th Creswell Pit Disaster – 1950. 28th Riots break out in Brixton after woman is shot 1985. 30th Bourne End Herefordshire, train derails at 60mph killing 43. 1945. 30th Finish of production and subsequent closure of Creswell Colliery(1991).

Sent in by Kevin Jones (with some additions from John Kirby) 13

Friday 1st September will be the last day of the ‘August Holiday Club’. At the time of going to print we had been visited by 223 children. It has been a wonderful time and great fun.

To everyone who supported THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Companies and organisations: Derbyshire County Council (Public Health Dept.), The Elmton with Creswell Parish Council, Bolsover District Council, Fareshare East Midlands, Greencore, TESCO (Clowne), Wilkinson, The Co-Op, SPAR, Virks Convenience Store.

Craft activities: First Art, Junction Art, Diocese of Derby. Lets Get Cooking: Bob and Enid.

All the volunteers who gave up their time to muck in and help.

Avril, Bob, Cynthia, Carole, Christine, Dawn, Dennis, Donna, David, Emily, Enid, Heidi, Helle, Jackie, Joyce, Kate, Kath, Keeley, Lewis, Liz, Maggie, Nikki, Margaret, Sarah, Sam, Sharron, Toni,

(A special thank you to Bob and Enid who have put in such a tremendous amount of work.)

The Parents and friends who donated toys and helped off-load the deliveries.

And finally to all the children, You lit up the Church .

Thank you.

Crossword Clues

Accross Down

1 ‘A little later someone else 1 Elegant and creative saw Peter and said, “You — are (Exodus 31:4) (8) one of them”’ (Luke 22:58) (4) 2 ‘Listen, I tell you a 3 Giving (1 Peter 2:5) (8) mystery: We will not all — , 9 They came to Jerusalem but we will all be changed’ seeking an infant king (Matthew (1 Corinthians 15:51) (5) 2:7) (3,4) 4 ‘I... delight to see how 10 ‘An athlete... does not receive orderly you are and how the victor’s crown unless he firm your — — — is’ competes according to the — ’ (2 (Colossians 2:5) (5,2,6) Timothy 2:5) (5) 5 Enlist (2 Samuel 24:2) 11 Pacifist, temperance (5) advocate, open-air preacher, 6 Of the Muslim faith (7) leading 20th- century Methodist, 7 Sharp intake of breath Donald — (5) (Job 11:20) (4) 12 ‘Come quickly to — — , O 8 Woven cloth (Ezekiel Lord my Saviour’ (Psalm 38:22) 16:13) (6) (4,2) 13 Plentiful (Romans 5:17) 14 ‘The God of Abraham, — — — (8) , the God of our fathers, has 15 CIA char (anag.) (7) glorified his servant Jesus’ (Acts 16 Paul and Silas stopped 3:13) (5,3,5) him committing suicide 17 Sear by intense heat after an earthquake in (Revelation 16:8) (6) Philippi (Acts 16:27–28) 19 ‘It is better to take refuge in (6) the Lord than to trust — — ’ 18 One of the ingredients (Psalm 118:8) (2,3) in the making of incense

22 Goods (Nehemiah 13:15) (5) for the Lord (Exodus 23 i.e. train (anag.) (7) 30:34) (5) 24 Surrounding area (Luke 20 Episcopal headwear (5) 24:50) (8) 21 Inhabitant of, say, 25 ‘Righteousness will be his — Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and faithfulness the sash round Slovakia or Bulgaria (4) his waist’ (Isaiah 11:5) (4)

CROSWORD GRID

answers on page 18

Recipe for the month.

Macaroni cheese

Ingredients

 300g/10½oz dried macaroni  2 leeks  45g/1½oz butter  45g/1½oz flour  600ml/1 pint milk  1 tsp mustard  dash Worcestershire sauce  200g/7oz cheddar cheese, grated  60g/2¼oz breadcrumbs  250g/9oz frozen peas, to serve  salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the macaroni. Cook for 5 minutes then drain. 2. Meanwhile trim the leeks, discarding the green parts, then thinly slice. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and cook gently for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk little by little, stirring constantly, then cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring all the time until the sauce is thickened. Add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce then remove from the heat. Stir in the grated cheese and season with salt and pepper. 3. Add the pasta to the sauce, stir to combine then pour into a 2 litre/3½ pint ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and bake for 25 minutes until golden-brown. 4. Towards the end of cooking, bring a pot of water to the boil. Add the peas, cook for 3-4 minutes then drain. Serve the macaroni cheese with the peas.

COLOURING IN PAGE

ELMTON CRESWELL

SCHOOL ROOMS CHURCH HALL FOR HIRE FOR HIRE

£6.00 per hour

(a nominal charge for heating £8.00 per hour may be made in winder) Contact:

Contact: Richard Shacklock 01909 724442 01909 721235

26 Elmton Road Creswell Worksop Notts. S80 4ES

Tel. 01909 723 931

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS TEST & INSPECTION ENGINEERS

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TEL: 01909 723931

CRESWELL To advertise in our Magazine please contact John Kirby on:- FISH BAR

01909 722378 or

" [email protected]. Proprietor: Andrew Sergiou Cost per year are: Kebabs a speciality Full page £100.00 ½ page £ 50.00 70 Elmton Road, Creswell ¼ page £ 25.00 1/6 size £ 17.00 Tel: 01909 721356

102 Elmton Road Creswell Worksop Nott’s S80 4BT Tel. 01909 723973 Proprietor: Mrs Rita Turner

A family run business We offer a good range of Household Cleaning Product’s, Garden Compost D.I.Y Equipment, Pet Food & Bedding

We also deliver free of charge to over 60’s in Creswell: delivery to surrounding areas will be charged at a rate to be arranged 22

LIMESTONE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND VISITOR CENTRE

Open: Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday 9am to 12noon  Memory Lane Café food and refreshments at reasonable prices  Heritage Centre: Mining Display by the Elmton with Creswell Local History Group and the War Years  2 Community Computers with internet  ‘Making Ends Meet/ Get your Finances in Shape’- we can direct you to someone who can give you support  Intergenerational Training in basic IT /on line communications funded by Big Local. Anyone ‘over School leaving age’ can join this training course. There is no upper age limit for this course which is on Wednesdays from 3.30p.m to 6p.m: Book in now.  Advisory services every Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm in Room 6,  Recycling in Charity shops (upstairs and downstairs at Limestone House)  Training through Volunteering or Work experience in Retail, Office Admin and Cafe.  Music Club on Mondays: music presentations 10.30 to 12 noon (Room 7/8) & Coaching Brass Instrument players/ Drums on Sundays 10.30 a.m to 1 p.m. Some Brass Instruments are now available if you wish to learn (cornets, tenor horn and trombone)  Luncheon Clubs on Mondays and Fridays from 12.15p.m. Transport available.  Genealogy Club: Thursday mornings 10a.m to 12noon… Research your Family Tree  Job Club: “Drop in”: every Tuesday 1.30 to 3.00 p.m  Room Hire ideal for Breakfast meetings at £8 an hour. Evenings Room hire is also available. Contact us to book a room  Connect Creswell: Crafts and various activities, (Book in at Limestone House)  Fundraising activities: 100+ Club, Raffles. Concerts with light refreshments: Tea time Brass Band ‘Proms’ concert on Sunday, 30/10/16 in the Creswell Social Centre  Book a Lunch for your Group: One week’s notice required.  Christmas dinner for your Group: book as soon as possible www.limestonehousecreswell,com/ We are on Facebook/ We do have a lift Elmton and Creswell Village Company, Charity number: 1128286 E mail: [email protected] Contact Number 01909 724061

St Peters Church Elmton

Beecroft Memorials

Sculptors Stone Mason

Quality Carving Of All Stone, Marble & Granite

Inscriptions & renovations

SHOWROOM 6A Elmton Road, Creswell Service times:

Mon—Fri 9.30am—5pm 6.00pm every Sunday except when Sat 9 am—12.30pm there is a 5th Sunday of month.

Tel. 01909 723780 Mob. 07970 460193

Fax 01909 726602

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Mansfield Road, Creswell, S80 4AF

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SERVICING—MOT REPAIRS

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St Mary Magdalene Church TAKE 2 Creswell UNISEX

HAIR SALON

Friendly Atmosphere

all welcome

Duke Street, Service Times: Creswell 2nd and 4th Sunday each

month at 8.30am. 1 st and 3rd Sunday at 10.30am Tel. 01909 721755 2nd and 4th Wednesday of

each month at 9.30am CLOSED MONDAYS

The Black Diamond

Karen and Richard welcome new and old customers into the newly refurbished Black Diamond.

Cask ales, Sky & BT Sports, Community events!

Available for Christenings, weddings, funerals etc.

Competitive rates for catering and disco.

Raising the community spirit by supporting

local people through sport and charities.

Tel: 01909 808545

Facebook: The Black Diamond in Creswell

MIDLAND GARAGE

Sheffield Rd. Creswell, S80 4HG Tel: 01909 721214

Affordable rates & friendly service Call today for prices & to book

Midland Garage is a well established garage that has built up an enviable reputation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.

brakes & clutches brake discs skimmed in situ car air conditioning serviced car alarm fitting car batteries 3year warranty car brakes specialist All electrical systems tested & repaired car servicing car engine tuning & conversion car puncture repairs engine diagnostics exhaust systems mot testing with free retest oil change steering adjustment tyre fitting tyre repairs vehicle inspection vehicle tracking wheel alignment wheel balancing wheel repairs Suspension repairs

No job to big or too small Free estimates

St Mary Magdalene Church

Creswell Wednesday Coffee

Mornings

10.00am - 11.00am

Come and meet old friends, and make new ones! On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month

(all proceeds to church funds)