CONGRATULATIONS DUE Ryk’s Every now and again, very special occasions crop up involving special people, and we have one here spanning Ramblings over 65 years. One the delights of living where we On June 19th, 2019, Pam and Len Quince do is that we are surrounded by celebrated 65 years of marriage with fields. This means that the garden family and friends at their home on is full of birdsong and the moment, Barton Road. in fact, the dawn chorus is quite Pam and Len were married at Wisbech deafening at times. As I have been St Mary church on June 19th ,1954, by working in the garden (it needs a lot of work after having Rev Bill Woodhouse, since when, they have attended church very regularly, been rather neglected for almost a year) my companion only missing if on holiday or unwell. has frequently been a robin. Recently we enjoyed the sight Len started his church duties at the age of 9 and served for of a family of great tits that had just fledged and were over 72 years. He also occasionally played the church organ tentatively taking short flights between the trees. We were and enjoyed singing in the choir. also treated to the sight of a Jenny Wren hopping from Pam’s involvement in the church community included bough to bough. And, of course, there are the chaffinches, flower arranging and cleaning the brass in the church. the long-tailed tits, the sparrows and the (not so welcome) They both attended Wisbech St Mary school and lived and pigeons (attacking the cabbages). worked in the village until the early 1990's. They then left their "Sandbank" home and moved to Lens family home All these give great pleasure (apart from the pigeons) since which is just outside the village boundary, the house where my wife, Liz, and I became keep keen birdwatchers whilst he was born. living in the Falkland Isles, but it also brings a great They have many friends in the responsibility. Liz and I follow a Way of Life, one part of church and elsewhere, who, along which is care for creation. The element of the Way states with the family, wish them many ‘We affirm God's creation as essentially good, but more happy years together." spoilt by the effects of human sin. We therefore respect nature and are committed to seeing it cared for PARISH REGISTER and restored. We aim to be ecologically aware, to pray We say farewell to our friends and for God's creation and all his creatures, and to stand send love to all the families. against all that would seek to violate or destroy them.’ Jan Laffan whose Funeral was held at Fenland on There is thus a responsibility to care for the creation Wednesday 22nd May 2019. around us. We have been given this beautiful world to live Don Bowden whose Funeral was held at Emmanuel Church in by God and we have a duty to pass it on in a better state Parson Drove on Thursday 30th May 2019. to those who follow us. Despite the presence of so many Beryl Warwicker whose Funeral was held at Fenland sparrows in our garden they have suffered a 56% drop in Crematorium on Thursday 30th May 2019. numbers over 40 years. As our part in improving their habitat we have planted a traditional hedge, including Parish Tea Hawthorn, at the bottom of our garden. Shrubs such as Just a reminder of the Parish Tea. buddleia and other butterfly and bee friendly plants are An event for the whole Benefice. It grown. Nettles are even tolerated in one area. They are is held in St. Mary’s, Wisbech St. Mary, a chance small measures but if we were all to do something then to get together, to take a really nice tea of collectively it becomes a lot and makes a difference. What sandwiches and cakes, tea or coffee, and share can you do? memories, thoughts or just chat. It is held on God be with you the last Wednesday of each month. The next date is 31st July. 3.30pm. Ryk PSPA 2019 MIKE 2014 2015 ` 2016 Mike Brown was a healthy, active member of our village churches and many other organisations until some noticeable changes began to manifest themselves. It took three and a half years to reach a diagnosis for Mike after exhaustive tests and referrals, none of which were conclusive until a very perceptive neurologist referred us to Professor James Rowe at Cambridge University, who is doing amazing research into finding why PSP happens and ways of making earlier diagnoses. It is not a hereditary condition and although there is no cure for PSP, treatment is beginning to become a reality to make the sufferer's life more manageable. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a little known chronic debilitating neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in parts of the brain. Over a very short time this leads to difficulty with balance, movement, vision, speech, swallowing, empathy, and communication. One of the saddest parts of all this is that there is no loss of mental capacity and the sufferer is fully aware of the deterioration. Combined international research - in the UK, USA, Germany and Australia particularly - means that more and more health professionals are becoming aware of the condition and its symptoms. Just 5 years ago when Mike was finally diagnosed but too late for any intervention, PSP was rare and something that a GP might never come across in his/her entire career, but that is changing and can only be for the better. Early diagnosis is crucial if a cure is to be found. So heartfelt thanks to all those dedicating their lives to researching such a devastating condition. In memory of Mike and in support of others with PSP our family and friends have made great efforts to raise funds to this end - Bingo sessions, Craft sales, Afternoon Teas, London Marathon, hiking the entire length of Hadrian's Wall, Race Nights etc. Our latest fundraising attempt was to man a stall at Emmanuel Church, Parson Drove Summer Fair on 1st June with a POCKET RAFFLE which raised the sum of £268.50. Barbara Brown. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT AND FOR THE MANY KIND THOUGHTS IN MEMORY OF MIKE MACMILLAN FUNDRAISER EmmanuEl summEr On July 20th and 21st, at the fair CAR AND BIKE SHOW IN PARSON The Summer Fair held at Emmanuel DROVE. Church, Parson Drove, was a great success. The church was Casey and Isabelle will be in the Village crowded with people and good will. Hall selling refreshments…..sandwiches, Having been round the various stalls of competitions, raffles, and cakes, tea and coffee. All the money home baking and plants etc, many people spent a happy hour or taken will go to the local Macmillan group in Wisbech. so taking refreshment and having a chat. We are asking for any kind donations of cakes for these two days. Last year £568 were raised and this year the The church really has benefitted from the work that has been done target is £600+. inside, and lends itself to all sorts of occasions. In August it will Thank you to everyone for their ongoing support. be arranged to accommodate children at a summer club gathering of songs, activities and creativity. In October a Macmillan Coffee For more information ring Casey on 700276 Day is to be held, that is on October 4th. It is well worth the or Isabelle on 07752 145511. support it obviously gets from the community. In total £ 720.00 was raised as well as the amount raised for PSPA of £268.50p. CHURCHES AT YOUR SERVICE EACH MONTH Bollywood is Back! Residents and visitors of all ages are very welcome at any of these services. APP was lucky again to enjoy Bollywood dancing with Kalpesh. A Wisbech St. Mary & Guyhirn Parish Church workshop 2nd & 4th Sundays: 11am Sung Eucharist for 1 hour was held 1st & 3rd Sundays: 11am Morning Worship for ¾ hour where each year group Families are most welcome. learnt Emmanuel Church, Parson Drove. dances 1st Sunday: 9.30am All Age Worship throughout the day to Families especially welcome. Coffee/Tea & biscuits! then perform in front of parents and 2nd & 3rd Sunday: 9.15am Holy Communion for 1 hour. carers. The playground then became 4th Sunday: 9.30am Breakfast Church at St. Mark’s 1 hour a kaleidoscope of colour as we Includes 15 mins service. Families most welcome. celebrated ‘Holi’ by St. Paul’s Church Gorefield. throwing 1st & 4th Sundays: 10am Sung Eucharist for 1 hour special 2nd & 3rd Sundays: 10am Morning Worship 45 minutes non-toxic . powder Families most welcome paint over everyone. Well done everyone, METHODIST SERVICES our dancing was amazing and we had lots of fun… MURROW July 7th @ 10am – Circuit Service @ Marshland St. James th Raven’s Residential July 14 @ 1030 -Niccy Warden (Action for Children Sunday) July 21st @ 1030 United Service @ Parson Drove and day trip… July 28th @ 1030-Rosemary Marchant PARSON DROVE Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a 3 day residential to Kingswood in July 7th – 2.30pm Concert Overstrand, Cromer and a few had a day of fun at ‘Go Ape’ July 14th @ 9.15am United with Parish Church in Thetford. We abseiled, zip-wired, climbed, shot arrows July 21st @ 10.30am Wendy Chandler and lazer guns, ran through woodland, splashed in the sea July 28th @ 9.30am Breakfast Service and had a brilliant Wisbech St Mary Village Sign The Wisbech St Mary Village sign is now back it its rightful place after an time! The children gained impressive refurbishment by Mr Les independence, communication Pooley.