St Mary’s mums in midnight walk for The Newspaper of Parish cancer 3200 FREE copies delivered each month May 2014 charity Won’t you give just a little? CHRISTIAN AID DEPENDS ON YOUR GENEROSITY

GIVE a small donation and it needn’t make a huge difference to your pocket. Add everyone’s donations together and they can make a mas- sive change to the lives of thousands of poor people in the third world. This is the time of year when Christian Aid col- lectors come knocking on you door. Please don’t send them away empty handed. Funny, but simply not true Christian Aid has an ONE DAY, a man was out delivering Christian Aid en- aim - an end to poverty - velopes. At one house, the man who lived there said he didn't give to charities as the money was spent and we believe that vi- only by corrupt governments on arms! sion can become a real- See page 4 The collector tried to reassure the resident about the ity. Poverty robs people integrity of Christian Aid and mentioned its website. of dignity, freedom and The next day, as the collector was out walking his hope, of power over their dog, a car pulled up alongside him. It was that same own lives. homeowner. He wound down the window and thanked Helping a harvest and Services: the collector for mentioning the website. last year’s East Barnet He said: “I've read all about you on the website and I collection: please turn page 2 want to make a donation, so do call back for the enve- to pages 6 and 7. lope.” See your Herald in colour: www.stmarys-eastbarnet.org.uk

2—Church Hill Herald May 2014 Services in May & June

Sunday May 4 Thursday May 29 Sunday June 15 EASTER 2 ASCENSION DAY TRINITY 10am All Age Eucharist 8pm Eucharist 10am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong 6.30pm Evensong Sunday June 1 Sunday May 11 EASTER 6 Sunday June 22 EASTER 3 10am All Age Worship TRINITY 1 10am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong 10am Parish Eucharist & healing 6.30pm Evensong 6.30pm Evening Prayer Sunday June 8 PENTECOST Sunday May 18 10am Messy Mass EASTER 4 6.30pm Evensong Baptisms 10am Parish Eucharist ...may be held on the first 6.30pm Evensong Sunday of the month during the 10am service

or at 12 noon. Sunday May 25 Inquiries to the parish EASTER 5 office, tel 8441 4401 10am Parish Eucharist (Mon-Fri mornings). 6.30pm Evensong

FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION The Children's Society TODDLER PRAISE Barnet Committee St Mary’s Church 10.30 to 11.45am, RUBBER BRIDGE MONDAYS May 12 & 19 TEA Info: Claire Driscoll, 07957 584516 at St. Peter's Church Hall,

Arkley EN5 3JF on Friday May 2 SUNDAY’S COOL 1.30 - 4.30pm St Mary’s Church, at 10am £30 per table More info from Parish Office, 8441 4401 Raffle Free Parking All children from 5 to 11 welcome. Phone 8368 9380 to book a table by April 28 Mothers, Others DEADLINE DAYS and Tots (MOT) Copy for the next two Pre-school Playgroup, every Friday editions of the Church Hill 1.30-3pm in term time. Herald should be submitted Brookside Methodist Church hall, East Barnet Village. to the editor by May 5 and Contact Mike Pearce for info: 8361 5823 June 7 respectively.

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Church Hill Herald May2014—3 From the Rectory JAMES MUSTARD, PARISH PRIEST

Relationships: this is where we stand THIS is the season of Easter, a -sex marriage, I offer you my 4. The House of Bishops states time when we celebrate the new hearty congratulations, support and “the proposition that same sex rela- reality of our relationship with prayers. tionships can embody crucial social Jesus, risen from the dead. It’s a virtues is not in dispute” and it new reality which shook those wishes to see virtues of “genuine around Jesus and its after-effects To the Bishop of St Albans mutuality and fidelity” in all rela- are still as potent now as they from the Rector, Churchwardens tionships “maximized in society.” were two thousand years ago. and Parochial Church Council This implies that same-sex rela- of East Barnet. tionships can be positive and can You may have seen in the local contribute to the common good. press that St Mary’s Church re- 1. In partnership with our bish- cently responded to another new ops, we are committed to uphold- reality: same-sex marriage. There ing the Established ministry of the 5. By limiting our ability pub- is, of course, a wide range of views Church of England in this par- licly to bless and recognize God’s on this held in society and, there- ish. We believe that the church grace in same-sex relationships, the fore, in this parish. But one aspect exists for the benefit of all: people House of Bishops implies that the of the Church of England’s House of all faiths and none. church does not view them as posi- of Bishops’ response to this devel- tive and does not wish to encour- opment gave the Parochial Church 2. Gay, lesbian and bisexual age them. We believe this contra- Council, Churchwardens and me people, and others who do not dicts the bishops’ desire to see the some concern: the ongoing prohibi- identify as heterosexual, live in our virtues of these relationships maxi- tion (introduced in 2005, when parish, as they do in every parish in mized in society. civil partnerships became legal) of the land. The Church of England’s the blessing of any same-sex cou- bishops stand firmly against homo- ple in church. The prohibition phobia. It is implicit, therefore, 6. If we cannot publicly recognize seemed inconsistent with the bish- that the church exists for everyone, God’s grace in same-sex relation- ops’ clear rejection of homophobia to enfold the lives of all into our ships, we do not believe we can and their wish to see the benefits of parish communities and incorpo- fully incorporate people in these same-sex relationships “maximised rate them into the Body of Christ, relationships, or those who might in society”. So, we responded with whatever their sexuality. enter into these relationships, into the statement printed here. the community of faith. We be- 3. The ongoing prohibition upon lieve this is dissonant with the mis- As you’ll see from the statement the public blessing of same-sex sion of the church. we affirm our ministry to all people couples implies that the church has who live in this parish, people of reservations about those who are 7. We urge the House of Bishops all faiths and none. We also sup- gay, lesbian or bisexual. It sug- to adopt the Pilling Report’s rec- port people of all sexual orienta- gests that the church does not cher- ommendation that “a priest with tions and, if any of the 14,000 or so ish them so much as fully to em- the agreement of the relevant PCC of you who live in the parish of brace them. We believe this is at should be free to mark the forma- East Barnet have entered into, or odds with the bishops’ firm rejec- tion of a permanent same-sex rela- are thinking of entering into a same tion of homophobia. tionship in a public service.”

4—Church Hill Herald May 2014 Mums’ midnight marathon

ON SATURDAY May 10 the Moonlight Walk is taking place in Lon- don. Jenny Melling, Laura Wright and Kate Hoskins, as well as some other mums from St Mary's School, will be walking the 26 miles to help raise money to find a cure for breast cancer. Jenny, Laura and Kate have been training hard and embarked on an 18- mile walk in February, with the Long Distance Walking Association. On April 13 they walked ap- proximately 20 miles into London, a walk or- ganised by Jenny's accompanied the ladies their online page: All smiles on a dad Roger. on April 13. http://wtwalk.org/ chilly training Roger has been very The Moonlight Walk moonwalklon- walk at Ally Pally: supportive and was the starts at 10pm on don2014/laura-s-page one who organised for Saturday May 10 and Jenny, Laura and Kate from left, St the ladies to join in with will go on into the wee would like to thank Mary’s mums the Long Distance small hours of Sunday anyone who is kind Kate Hoskins, Walking Association and morning! If anyone enough to make a small Jenny Melling and also came along himself. would like to sponsor donation. Laura Wright. Roger once again them, here is the link to Yates LEARN TO DRIVE

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Church Hill Herald May 2014—5 Eternal truths are still relevant in a changing world

“PROPHECY excellent! Impact, outside the circle of his followers. nil!” That could have been the Incarnation, Resurrection, the com- damning divine report on the ing of the Spirit, all continue to prophet Ezekiel’s attempt to con- provide answers to many people. vey God’s words to God’s people. The problem is compounded by the It is worth quoting a paraphrase of generation gap in lifestyles, atti- Ezekiel 33: 30-32 – “As for you, tudes and understandings. Yet it is mortal … your people say to one to such groups, with an infinite another … ‘Come and hear what variation in styles and viewpoints, the word is that comes from the that the unchanging Word has to be ‘They hear but do not obey.’ Lord.’ They come to you … and proclaimed, with authority. This they sit before you, and they hear Jesus had – “the people were aston- year, and is the day when we re- your words, but they will not obey ished, for he taught them as one member the coming of the Holy them. For flattery is on their lips, having authority, and not as the Spirit to ‘kick-start’ the early but their heart is set on their gain. scribes.” church. To them you are like a singer of Also, what is more likely to attract But the Spirit did not come until love songs, one who has a beautiful a seeker, a faith which alters its after the Crucifixion, the Resurrec- voice and plays well on an instru- standards to make them less de- tion and the Ascension. Perhaps all ment; they hear what you say, but manding, or one which tells its dis- of these are required to bring about they will not do it.” ciples that there is no easy way to renewal. They are the sense of the This fascinating cameo dramati- spiritual maturity? presence and power of God, the cally throws into relief a perennial The growing churches would ap- need to have found faith in the problem of the faith – that of suc- pear to be those expressing Pente- Word, and the awareness of the cessful communication. costal fervour which demand pro- power of the Spirit as the agent in How do you proclaim effectively found commitment, continuing revival. These eternal truths are the unchanging Word to a rapidly prayer and which seem to meet the still relevant for renewal today as changing world? The Bible still desire for a living, loving fellow- they were some two thousand years remains contemporary, with the ship concerned with spiritual needs. ago. teachings of Jesus respected far Pentecost is not until June 8 this Martin Horton BC BARNARD COOK Marie's Shoes WithChildren's over 20 years Shoe experience Specialist in fitting Trusted by generations since 1902 ( with over 20 years experience in fitting)

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6—Church Hill Herald May 2014 It’s a bitter harvest when the rains just don’t come

CHRISTIAN AID tells us of sto- ries from around the world in relation to water. Some of these relate to helping due to the devastations caused by flood- ing or hurricanes, and others deal- ing with something that is harder for us to relate to, the problems of a lack of drinking water, and water to grow crops to provide food and in- come. Christian Aid tells of one such story involving the area of northern Ma- lawi where water is scarce, where Nellie Kayira, a small-scale rice farmer, struggles to grow enough Nellie and her husband: no longer relying on handouts. food to feed her family. Nellie was dependent on two har- very sad because I didn’t know helped to set up and support. vests: one rice crop that grew with what to do. Twenty-five neighbours pool their the rain and a second which used an “Before we would have been de- income after harvesting their crops. irrigation system from a nearby pendent on the government for They buy shares in the group, giv- river. However, when the river wa- handouts if the food ran out, but ing them the right to borrow money ter became too shallow to reach her now we have more options of our too. plot of land, she was left devas- own. Now I don’t feel the impact This gave Nellie the freedom and tated, with just half the produce for like I did before. I’m able to sustain ability to start up a simple but her family to survive on. my family; we can scrape by and clever moneymaking business. Nellie said: “It has been two years meet our basic needs.” “The first time I borrowed money since we’ve been able to harvest Nellie joined a community savings from the scheme,” she said, “I used using the irrigation. At first I was and loans group that Christian Aid Continued opposite 

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Church Hill Herald May 2014—7

 LAST MAY the door-to-door collections in East Barnet on behalf of Christian Aid by St Marys Church brought in a total of just over £2180. During difficult economic times this was a great achievement, thanks both to the generosity of those who donated, and of the band of volunteers who gave their time and energy to collect. Thank you to everyone. This money helps make a difference. IT’S IMPORTANT to realise that Christian I’m so proud says Nellie Aid is not just there to provide food, water, help Continued found her own innovative solution. and shelter when disas- it to buy some cassava. We grow “The village savings and loans have ter strikes, but also to cassava here so it is quite cheap and created a lot of opportunities for us, provide longer term easy to find. But in the fishing vil- but at the end of the day it’s our own strategies to help people lages they don’t grow crops. So I money. I’m so proud of what we improve their lives. travelled to sell the cassava there for have been able to achieve.,” Nellie It uses selected partners a better price. In the fishing village I enthused. in the troubled areas can buy dried fish to bring back Christian Aid, supported by UK aid, who are on the spot and here.” is helping to set up and train com- Benefiting twice from the value of munity credit and loan schemes know what help is the goods by travelling, Nellie is throughout Malawi. needed. making a steady income. With our help, they can continue to Christian Aid helps peo- When faced with being unable to support needy communities like ple of all religions, and feed and clothe her family, Nellie Nellie’s. those with no religion.

Your East Barnet Ward Councillors If you have any problems with local issues, please do contact us, and we will do our very best to sort it out for you. Cllr. Barry Evangeli, Email: [email protected] Cllr. Robert Rams, Email: [email protected] Tel: 8446 7291 Cllr. Joanna Tambourides, Email: [email protected] Tel: 8368 5417 We also hold surgeries twice a month, 10.30am-12noon. First Saturday at Community Centre, Victoria Road Third Saturday at East Barnet Library We are only too happy to help in any way we can. 0614

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8—Church Hill Herald May 2014 Flying up high with a guy in the sky was not

Bettina 1 the right thing to do...

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Church Hill Herald May 2014—9

Continued for small planes. Suddenly a police- man with a very stern face came running in our direction, and a plane was rolling towards us. Our hearts sank. Surely the police- man was going to arrest us, or at least phone our parents to let them know about our forbidden stroll on the runway. What now? Just this moment the plane came to a halt next to us. “Jump in,” one of the two pilots said and held the door open - just what we needed in our moment of Bettina 2 despair. We climbed inside the plane and quickly strapped on our seat belts while the policeman stared at us from the runway below in utter disbelief. And then we zoomed up into the skies… ‘Jump in,’ one of the pilots said… just what we needed. It all seemed a great adventure at the time, and not for a second it crossed my mind that this situation He blanched was exactly what my mother had CLAVICHORD warned me about. Climbing into the for sale plane of two friendly pilots we’d when I told never seen before certainly wasn’t John Morley 4-octave the same as climbing into the car of him my name unfretted clavichord; a stranger, was it? No 1351, c.1966. My friend and I had a great time ride to France without even know- Rosewood on a trestle above the clouds, but our two rescu- ing her name, or age, or anything stand; in good condition. ers didn’t get the nice afternoon else. Poor man! they were hoping for. My mother forgave him in the end Dimensions: Firstly, we turned out to be much but even the flowers he sent her 112cm x 39cm x 77cm. younger than they had obviously couldn’t prevent my being Price: £975 ono; thought. Secondly we didn’t have grounded for well over a week. Location: N14 passports on us and they were going Needless to say, I told my children Buyer collect to France. And thirdly it turned out never to go with a stranger, full that one of the men knew my stop. Thankfully my adventure Tel: 0208 886 8637 mother. He visibly blanched when I ended well but Suzy’s didn’t. Please told him my name, and spent the don’t fall into the same trap and rest of the flight fretting about how check out the Suzy Lamplugh Trust Gloria, an experienced ladies’ to explain it to her that he’d taken website to learn more about staying her teenage daughter along for a safe. HAIRDRESSER For homebound and OAPs Growers’ Club can now visit you at your Get in touch, come meet the folk and see what it’s all home for Perms, Sham- about….. poos and Sets, Blow Do you want to grow organic fruit and veg? Do you feel waves you need to learn more or it’s too much trouble to do it alone? If so, how about sharing the work and produce with a friendly MODERATE PRICES bunch of ‘green’ minded but still learning people? Tel: 8245 6488 INTERESTED? THEN GET IN TOUCH: SANDRA on 07857 615670 or Mobile: 07960 85796 0414 TANYA 07811 176898

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Church Hill Herald May 2014—11 AS I SEE IT by Mike Pearce

THERE WAS widespread was certain that the beloved dog sadness a couple of weeks ago could go with him to heaven. when our former parishioner Love me, “If he can’t, I don’t wish to go Amanda Duncan announced there,” was his answer to the that her beloved Alsatian searching question. Buffy, well known to many St love my I say “searching question” be- Mary’s folk, was about to be cause it is said that animals do peacefully put down. lovely dog not have souls and therefore The pet, fourteen years old, was when they die, that’s it. incurably ill and suffering, said The Bible does not give a de- Amanda, who is now an Angli- very close: so much so that it finitive answer, but it does say, can curate at St Mary’s Church followed him to the altar and sat “With God, all things are possi- in Hoddesdon. under his chair while he cele- ble.” (Matthew 19:26). That’s Her Facebook page was soon brated mass. why I like the story about the swamped by messages of sym- Inevitably, the monk was asked elderly widow whose beloved pathy from all over our diocese, again and again by curious little dog, like Buffy, died after and this reminded me of a story churchgoers whether it might be fifteen faithful years. Taught about a Benedictine monk possible for him to look for- that animals have no souls, she based at Turvey, the Hertford- ward to the next life with his asked her vicar, “Does that shire retreat centre, who also pet still beside him. mean I won’t see her again in had a pet dog, to which he was His answer was unequivocal: he heaven?” “Madam,” said the old priest, “God, in his great love and wis- Centenary fun for diocese dom, has created heaven to be a place of perfect happiness. I am THE PCC heard on March 17 sure that if you need your little that St Albans Diocese is cele- NEWS FROM THE dog to complete your happi- brating its centenary this year. PARISH COUNCIL ness, you will find her there.” A celebratory event is being or- ganised on August Bank Holiday officer had visited to advise on Therefore don’t fret over Monday at the Keysoe near Bed- our churchyard management. your pet, and my blessings to ford. It promises to be a great The PCC again considered the you all! family day out with a range of church’s financial position and activities including ‘It’s a how we finance ongoing expen- BARNET AND Knockout’. Could we raise a St diture on the building develop- Mary’s team? ment plans. A fundraising com- DISTRICT The diocese has announced a mittee has been set up to raise CANCERLINK harvest initiative to support a day capital funds for our proposed (Registered Charity No: 1015061) centre in Guyana. The PCC will development but it will be some Information & Emotional be considering how St Mary’s time before we will benefit from Support for people with could support this. Plans for their activities. cancer and their relatives. Christian Aid Week [May 11-17] We will also need to make provi- Meetings: are being prepared. Please con- sion for a major overhaul of the Mary Immaculate and tact the parish office if you can organ. Our day-to-day expendi- St. Gregory The Great, assist with delivering envelopes ture continues to be greater than 82 Union Street, Barnet. or collections. our week-to-week income. We Wednesdays 1.30-4pm. The mechanical and electrical hope and pray that our annual Therapies available reports for proposed building stewardship initiative later this include: development should be available year will bring us to a position Healing, Reflexology, in time to go to the diocesan ad- where our expenditure is covered Manicure, Physiotherapy visory committee on May 9, tak- by our giving. The PCC agreed ing us closer to the point when that we should set up an online Contact: Eve we will be able to apply to Bar- giving facility on our website. 0208 446 3104 or net Council for planning permis- Roger Melling, Margaret sion. The diocesan churchyard Lay Chair 01707 8022

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Sunday Afternoon Concerts at St Mary’s SPRING INTO SUMMER

Cartoon by Howard Taylor Saturday July 12 Britten's Noye's Fludde (no concert Sunday 13) Sunday May 11 Ensemble ( TBA ) Sunday July 27 Summer Serenade Sunday May 25 Enfield Brass Band (Quintessimo and Friends )

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Church Hill Herald April 2014—13 HOLY AND UNHOLY HUMOUR Lexiphiles . . . Frustration... “Lexiphile” is a word used to describe a person who has a love for words, such as “you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish”, or “to write with a broken pencil is pointless.” When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. The batteries were given out free of charge. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. Howard A will is a dead giveaway. Taylor The bride got a new name and a dress. A boiled egg is hard to beat. When you've seen one shopping centre you've seen a mall. Police were called to a day care centre where a child was resisting a … is trying to find your rest. glasses without your glasses.

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18—Church Hill Herald May 2014 Kiddies’ tea at Lodge, mums off to Brighton SOME PEOPLE have asked me net, Purveyor of English and what else is in the old magazines, FROM THE Scotch Beef, Mutton and Pork. besides the little snippets I have Also Canterbury Lamb.” put into these articles. So for this parish In the next two issues of the month I’ll give you a flavour of Church Hill Herald I hope to take the more routine articles that ARCHIVES us up to August 1914, and thereaf- were in Volume 4, Number 43, ter there will be references from July 1913 issue. spent at Bohun Lodge, including the parish magazines regarding the The front cover had the usual pic- games and afternoon tea. This was Great War, as well as other insights ture of the Lych Gate and the gates in celebration of Mr. and Mrs. into our parish’s life in the early to Church Farm, from the old Vernon’s approaching silver wed- 20th century. Church Hill Road. There were also ding. There was also a note that, Martin Horton the times of all the usual services due to the increased number of on Sundays, saints’ days, daily children, and their more regular Joey’s Quiz answers matins, Thursday evensong with attendance, expenditure had in- 1 Mongooses short address, baptisms and church- creased to the extent that an extra 2 Church of the Holy Sepulchre ings, with a short note that the collection would be needed that 3 River Shannon church was open daily from 9 to 6. year. 4They produce tears to keep their Pages 2 and 3 listed the baptisms There was a request that visitors to eyes moist and weddings for June 1913, as the infant school on the last Sunday 5 Badminton well as well as the total offertories of the month should be in the hall a 6 Albert Chevalier for each of the June services, and few minutes before three, so as 7 A type of black bread the hymns for the Sunday services avoid interrupting the proceedings. 8 Metropolitan Opera House in July. The Revd. Maw announced There was also a report regarding 9 Smuggling that Mr Wood would be covering the mothers’ outing to Brighton 10 Sweden 11 The 16th and 17th centuries for him during his July holidays, and a statement of receipts and ex- 12 The falcon’s dive on its prey and there was an announcement penses in connexion with a recent 13 In a cave regarding the forthcoming demon- entertainment. 14 Cracking codes stration against the Welsh Dises- Page 4 was filled with local adver- 15 Caracas tablishment Bill, to be held in Hat- tisements from New and East Bar- 16 Mercury field Park. net, such as “T. Thompson, The 17 Dvorak There were reports of an afternoon Village, Practical Hand Sewn Boot 18 Impossible Mission Force visit to St. Albans by members of and Shoe Maker,” “A.E. Prentice, 19 Ballet dancing the Girls Friendly Society and of Builder and Furnishing Undertaker, 20 Robin Hood an afternoon that the children of New Barnet,” and “G.H. Arm- 21 Herod’s stepdaughter (Salome) 22 Gluttony our Sunday school and day school strong, Family Butcher, East Bar-

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LAST MONTH we had to say HIVE things were still in the bal- With Margaret and ance for the Bees. We can say Stephen Cranfield with certainty that we will not be relegated this season – so it play for Conference wages – it is not a case of “Conference isn’t so simple to find one. South, here we come!” – but So – no known fixtures this we are still not sure whether month but there may well be we have done enough to make play-off matches – see the club the play-offs and get back website for full details. Next into the league. So yet again, month, we will bring you the it is a nail-biting end to the statistics of the season! season. Come on you Bees! The big news at Barnet is that Martin “Mad Dog” Allen is back in charge – for the fourth Home Maths time! He certainly has the tal- ent and flair to get the Bees tuition playing their best, and results Looking to after he took over have been improve your impressive. We just have to Back for fourth time in charge: Maths grade? hope that it will be enough to Martin ‘Mad Dog’ Allen see us in contention. I am a qualified It is easy to look back at the games where we lost by only teacher with an games of this season and wish one goal or had a late equaliser excellent record in things had been just a little bit scored against us, all come raising attainment at all different, so we would be well back at this time of the season levels. and truly sure of promotion. with “if only...” I cover 11+, Key Games in very poor conditions There is a lack of “fire power” that should not have gone up front, but as Paul Fairclough Stage 3, GCSE and ahead, a so-called “fan” letting observed, everyone wants a six- AS/A-Levels. Call Nazia off a smoke bomb which meant foot-two striker who can score on 07594 586117 0314 that a goal was not given, lots of goals and is prepared to

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20—Church Hill Herald May 2014 CHURCH DIRECTORY RECTOR (PARISH PRIEST) READERS (LAY MINISTERS) The Revd James Mustard Mr Martin Horton PtO The Rectory, 136 Church Hill Road, EN4 8XD 38 West Walk, EN4 8NU Tel: 8368 3840 Tel: 8368 6341 [email protected] [email protected] Mr David Griffin ASSOCIATE MINISTERS Contact through Parish Office The Revd Colin Smith (Methodist) , Parish Office The Revd Dr Jenny King, Parish Office EDITOR AND ADVERTISING MANAGER Mike Pearce 8361 5823 PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Advertisement rates available on request. See page 14. Mrs Margaret Cranfield [email protected] St Mary's Parish Office, Brookside Methodist Church, 2 Cat Hill, East Barnet EN4 8JB. JOINT EDITOR Tel: 8441 4401 Bettina von Cossel 8440 7299 [email protected] [email protected] CHURCHWARDENS: Mr John Hawkins 8441 3931 www.stmarys-eastbarnet.org.uk Mrs Chris Mears 8368 6200 hampden dental clinic Special Offers: Children FREE Check Up Only £35 Hygiene Only £45 FREE Consultation on Wrinkle Reduction Friendly Family Practice We specialise in Nervous Patients All aspects of Dentistry undertaken Tel: 0208 368 1782 including Whitening Hampden Dental Clinic, 3 Onslow Parade Emergencies Welcome Hampden Square, Southgate N14 5JN (Off Lane) 0614 FREE Local Parking 020 8447 1000 020 8440 2222

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