Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks in Charnwood

St Botolph’s and St James the Greater Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks in Charnwood

Monthly Parish News September 2015 !!GREAT NEWS!!

CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT Following some extensive works at the end of July and beginning of August, there have now been significant improvements to the Church Car Park. It now comprises of an even surface made up of a grid system —by GRID FORCE—that is filled with crushed stone and provides a permeable surface through which water drains into the ground beneath. The remaining border will be planted with a new hedge-row hopefully being supplied “Free of charge” by the Woodland Trust in February. Car Park bay marking is to be reviewed with the contractor during September including specific disabled bays. No lighting is planned at this stage as it is uncertain exactly what is required and/or permissible.

Car Park Before Car Park After CHURCH HALL NEW HEATING SYSTEM During the last few weeks of July a new heating system has been installed in the hall and comprises of radiators to the toilets, office and lobby which can be operated separately to the hall. A second system of two fan assisted radiators have been installed in the hall and the whole system is much more efficient than that which it replaced and will be more economic to operate. No complaints about being too hot please!!

We are continuing to investigate ways to resolve other issues affecting the hall given that it is now being used for Family Services on Sundays.

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MINISTERIAL MUSINGS As I sit and muse over what I am to write for this months ‘Musings’ I was aware that even though we were looking at the start of the new academic year we are affectively still in the middle of the holiday season. Many of us will have been on holiday, others are summer dresses (ladies only), still to go on holiday, and yet sandals, flip flops, sunhat, sun others are waiting to go away on cream, swimming towel and holiday. Of course there may be costume; and if you were the some who are not going away and adventurous type may be swim are quite happy to stay at home for fins, snorkel and face mask. With the holiday period. In the midst of today’s technology may be your all of this we are hearing of all the IPad, Kindle or even the good students who have received or faithful book for something to read waiting to receive examination whilst lazing in a deck chair or results. Some will be elated at the laying on a towel on the beach. If results and are looking forward to you were on holiday in this country going to their chosen university one might have even considered and there are others who will have taking a rain hat and coat, along to rethink the direction in which with your favourite wellies. they are to take for the future. But is that all you would have Anyway back to the holidays :-) taken with you? Have you forgotten anything that you really should So where did you go for your have taken with you – and I don’t holiday? Was it a sun, sea, and mean remembering your euro’s or sand holiday; a do as much as you your passport? can holiday, or was it one where you planned to be quiet and Did you ever think about leaving contemplative? Whatever type of space for Jesus in your car, on the holiday you had in mind what did train, plane or boat? Yes you have you take with you, what was on read that right – did you ever think your holiday packing list? Well to of taking Jesus with you on holiday save your little grey cells, as – or was he left on a book shelf ‘Poirot’ would say; I guess you with your ‘daily reading notes’? would have taken the usual array Whenever Jesus took time out to of summer things, ‘T’ shirts, shorts, be with himself he always had the Page 2

Father with him, to pray to, to to, and to share our faith with listen to, and to seek advice from. other people and what Jesus Likewise we have adopted that means to us. We don’t always meet same pattern for ourselves when someone, but it’s exciting to see if we go away on holiday together or God will direct us to someone or to attend meetings or conferences them to us. on our own. So what did you take on holiday We pray at the commencement of with you this year and who did you our journey for the journey; for take with you? Remember that travelling safety; for having time to Jesus is there to be a lamp to your get away to rest, relax and enjoy feet and a light to your path and is ourselves and perhaps to make there for you 24/7 and is only a new friends; for the ability to make prayer away. So did you take Jesus the right decisions when travelling. with you? However you organised Have you ever thought to pray for your holiday I pray that you were the bus or train driver or the pilot rested, relaxed and refreshed, that of the plane you’re flying in? God will bless you, guide and lead

We include prayers for the you by his Holy Spirit as we are protection of family and friends caught up in the preparations for whilst away. In addition to all of the start of the new academic year. that we pray that God may open situations where we might witness Every Blessing John

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WHO’S WHO Vicar Curate Associate Priest Rev’d Canon Rev’d Ed Bampton Rev’d John Bird Cynthia Hebden (Day off Friday) (Day off Monday) 8 Buckingham Drive 1 Charles Hall Close 12 Smithy Way Thorpe Acre Shepshed Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9UP LE12 9TQ LE11 4TE 01509 506791 01509 505510 01509 234962

Parish Office (Open Monday - Friday mornings 9am - 12noon) Church Gate Telephone: 01509 502255 Shepshed e-mail: [email protected] LE12 9RJ website: www.shepshedandoaks.co.uk/

St Botolph’s Parish Church Shepshed Officers Churchwardens PCC Secretary Richard Rock Tricia Breen Denyse Dawson 2 Harrington Road 5 Pentland Avenue 2 Banbury Drive Shepshed Shepshed Shepshed LE12 9PQ LE12 9BH LE12 9PL 01509 508690 01509 508746 01509 829849

Deputy Wardens PCC Treasurer Colin Stinchcombe Sue Burt Jill Greenwood 1 Arbury Dale 11 Ring Fence 01509 504638 Shepshed Shepshed LE12 9JS LE12 9HX 01509 821869 01509 650074 07976544022

St James the Greater Oaks in Charnwood Officers Churchwardens PCC Secretary Steve Upton Laura Kaminski 07954 149635 01509 324156

Peter Clamp PCC Treasurer 01530 459451 Jayne Moss

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Have You Made your Will Yet? For Wills—Trusts—Estate Planning & Lasting Power of Attorney (Formerly In-Home Legal Services) JUST WILLS & LEGAL SERVICES

Phone: Mrs Chris Thomas & Mrs Pam Draycott 01509 507334 (Home) - 08450 568571 (Office) 90 The Meadows, Shepshed Member of The Society Of Will Writers St. Botolph's Church Taster Day Following the success of our first Taster Day on 1st march 2014, and in response to a request from a group of young families, we are organising an open day on Saturday March 12th. from 9am - 1pm. In doing so we hope to highlight the variety of activity that takes place at St. Botolph's. We are asking all leaders to discuss with their groups the most efficient way of demonstrating their Christian activities. A letter of invitation with a logistics questionnaire should be winging its way to you in the near future. If you haven't received one by October 1st then please contact me or the office. We want everyone to be included. From feedback participation in practical activities and audio - visual techniques are firm favourites. Please give this prayerful thought as to how you can promote our gospel values to our wider community. many thanks Sue Burt Come along and see What goes on in and around our 12th Century Church

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St Botolph’s Mother’s Union Report

Our July meeting saw us pitting our wits to answer the tricky questions put to us by Judeth in her summer quiz! After a somewhat puzzling time, we again enjoyed a lovely meal pre- pared by Doris and her team. Thanks to them and to Judeth for organising such an interesting and stimulating event. Instead of an August meeting, we held our summer barbecue to support the ‘Away From It All’ holidays provided for needy families by our Diocesan Mothers’ Union. Unlike last year, we were blessed with good weather and enjoyed a lovely warm evening in Anne and Alan’s beautiful garden. A sum of £366.50 was raised towards this very good cause. Many thanks to Anne and Alan for inviting us again and to all who helped in any way to make this such an enjoyable event. Our September meeting will be held in the church hall as usual, on Wednesday 9th September where we shall be looking at all the projects in the Diocese supported my Mothers’ Union. All are welcome. Heather See page 21 for result of BBQ

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St Botolph’s St James’ Acorn Club 100 Club winners for Lottery Results

June 2015 are: for June 2015 are: 1 L Spotak 1st J Worth 2 P Whitehead 2nd M West 3 P Harris 3rd C Clamp

for July 2015 are: July 2015 are: 1st J Cook 1 B Hing 2nd C Foulds 2 J Bradford 3rd J Duerden 3 M Dumbleton New members are always required to boost funds Could the people who have for the Church. made a half yearly subscription now hand Please contact their second half to Wilf on 01509 769802. Sue Burt please.

FROM THE REGISTERS—June

Baptism Annabelle Isla Jones Ellis Findley Masterton Livvy Rose Prentice

Weddings Adrian Bennett & Sharon Watret, Dominic Jones & Louise Kidger, David Obahiagbon & Charlotte Woodward, Wayne Ward & Sarah-Jane Mathieson Keith James & Jennifer Simmonds

Funerals John Pegg Dorothy Buchanan Eileen Edwards, Joyce Cherry.

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TUESDAY GROUP On 7th July we were given an amusing talk by Joyce Godfrey on the Kaleidoscope of Life. For those of us old enough to remember, she took us down memory lane once again, beginning with the Second World War years, carrying your gas mask around with you, rushing to get down the air raid shelter and grandad wanting to go back and fetch his false teeth which he had forgotten. She talked about first days at school, the ink wells in the desks, playground and street games, and holidays at the seaside. She went on to tell us about her early adult life, starting work, first boyfriends, going to dances at the Palais in Nottingham, and going to stay with her friend Betty who had moved to the north of England.

Sue Hutton from Shepshed Photographic Club was our speaker on 4th August. Sue talked about different cameras and their uses (nothing too technical) and then showed us a series of photographs she had taken; she pointed out the mistakes and gave us tips on how they could have been improved. Thank you to her technical assistant who set up the equipment.

Future Dates:

1st Sept Service in Church followed by our AGM 15th Sept “Aim for Change” - Ruth James 6th Oct Rickshaws and Chopsticks – Penny Hodgson 20th Oct Glass Walking Canes – Brian & Betty Copson 3rd Nov Bonfire Supper 17th Nov Beetle Drive 1st Dec Christmas Meal 15th Dec Carols and Secret Santa

New Members and visitors always welcome. Margaret Dumbleton See page 21 for result of “Aim for Change” evening

BELLS: We are awaiting advice from our Architect concerning the condition of the spire and with just a few final details to be resolved it is then anticipated that the repairs to the bells and tower will begin

ORGAN: Everything is in hand as he order has been placed and a deposit paid for the refurbishment work on the organ to started in September and will take approximately three weeks to complete

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On Tuesday 23rd June St Botolph’s Primary School was one of 8 primary schools from Leicestershire and Warwickshire to visit Neovia Logistics, Desford, Leicester for their seventh Eco Day. The event was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our environmental work and to see what other Primary schools have been doing. Mrs Pepper, Head Teacher said, “It was such a great opportunity for the children to share their Eco projects with other schools and to have to present in front of large number of adults. It is projects like this that help to develop the children’s confidence and a chance to work with our wider community.” Our Year 3 and 4 Eco Councillors created their own display to show the other children and the representatives from Neovia Logistics what our school does to be eco-friendly. They even used an Augmented Reality App to share some of their projects. The 6 children then performed a song explaining the importance of looking after our world. Vicky Rousell, Transport Management Team Leader, Neovia Logistics said. “The presentation from St Botolph’s was outstanding, the bravery of the children to stand and sing in front of 100 people they did not know and sing with such delight and attitude was a pleasure to see. The dedication of the children in the work they do to protect the environment displayed in their displays and in talking to the children is a credit to your school “ Later in the day to highlight the importance of Eco initiatives from around the world, Dave Shaw – The Rainforest Man, enthralled children and adults alike with his stories, artefacts and live creatures from his travels. The day closed with an award ceremony where each child was presented with a certificate and a goody bag and each school received a commemorative plaque and cheque for £250, to go towards our Eco projects.

Further information: Sarah Bailey [email protected]

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The Shepshed Foodbank was formed in March 2014 to cater for local people who were finding themselves in desperate need. In April 2015, Shepshed Town Council kindly offered us the chance to use the former changing rooms at the Glenmore Centre as a permanent base. They have now been totally refurbished and provide ample space for our ever diminishing stock. The Foodbank is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1.45-2.45 and is run by a group of hardworking, conscientious volunteers. At present, we are distributing fifty food parcels a week to families with children, senior citizens, couples and single people. All our recipients meet stringent criteria which are monitored on a monthly basis. All enquiries are highly confidential. A food parcel may contain: tins of meat, soup, beans and fruit, pasta and pasta sauce, bread and fresh fruit and vegetables. Eggs are given out fortnightly and where stock allows we give out sugar, tea, coffee and some toiletries like shower gel or shampoo. Our recipients are all so very grateful for their parcels and it is quite humbling to talk to them and learn about their situations. Each and everyone of us could fall upon hard times and by supporting the Shepshed Foodbank you will be helping members of your community who are experiencing those hard times right now.

We desperately need: tins of meat, soup, fish, vegetables and fruit. Pasta and pasta sauces Sugar, tea, coffee, instant hot chocolate and Cereals We have boxes placed around the village-in Asda, Tesco, the Co-op, the Glenmore Centre, the Volunteer Bureau, in St Winefride’s Church and in St Botolph’s Church. Every single donation is welcome and will make a difference. Thank you. S J Smith, Secretary Shepshed Foodbank.

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St James the Greater Family Service Every third Sunday of the month there is a Family Service at St James the Greater at 11.15 am. All families, young or old, are welcome to join us, with a Sunday school for the children in the first part of the service and all coming together for the second part to learn from one another and share in the joy of God’s word. We’d love to see you there!

Please do contact Sandra Cook for further details on 01530 837059.

St James’ Altar Flowers If you would like to have a flower arrangement in Church to celebrate an Anniversary, Birthday or Remembrance. Please contact Janet on 01509 650187 or place your name on the board at the back of Church.

ST JAMES’ GARDENING CLUB After our successful cheese and wine evening at Long Close Garden our September meeting is back indoors. We meet on Thursday 3rd September when Ernest Miller will give a talk on Stoneywell the latest National Trust acquisition situated very close to us. We meet as usual at the Oaks Storer Hall at 7.30p.m.Refreshments are provided and visitors are welcome at £2 per head. Contact Wilf Shelton (01509 769802).

Oaks in Charnwood Old Tyme Dance Club For a friendly social evening out why not join us at The Old Tyme Dance Club offering Old Tyme and modern sequence dancing at the Oaks Storer Hall, Oaks in Charnwood LE12 9YD Every Monday evening between 7:30 and 9:30pm and the first Saturday evening of each month 7:30 – 10pm There is a small charge of £1:50 each with an annual Membership of £1 Tea/Coffee and biscuits provided If you require further information please contact: The dance club secretary, Barbara Powell 01509 503091

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Dear Friends, Church Urban Fund have been busy finalising details for an exciting community event to be held throughout Advent. To make it work, we are looking to our network for support. The Advent Sleepout Challenge 2015 This Advent we will be asking people all over England to give up a night of comfort and organise their own sponsored sleepouts with their friends, families, churches and community groups. Christmas is a time for sharing, spreading love and showing others that we care. The Advent Sleepout Challenge will bring communities together and give hope and support to thousands of people across England. Transforming a space into a stable Over 2000 years ago, Mary and Joseph were forced to sleep in a stable and we want as many people as possible to take this as inspiration to create their own Advent ‘stable’. This could be in churches, community halls, scout huts, local schools or even garden sheds. How you transform the space is up to you, but most importantly, we want everyone to come together to have fun, share the experience and of course, raise as much sponsorship money as possible. How to get involved We will be launching all information including a website and resources at the beginning of September. Register your interest now by emailing our team at [email protected] or call 0207 898 1091 for more information. In September we will be back in touch with all the resources that you can share within your church and community. We need lots of people to get involved to make this a success and to transform more lives. Best regards, The Church Urban Fund Team

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NEW BABY MEAL DEAL Last December two members of our congregation, Hannah Prentice and Sarah Parr, had a new baby. Many of us will know that the first few days and weeks (years if we’re honest) can be a little chaotic and we thought it would be a nice idea to gift them with a weeks worth of evening meals for their family. A number of our church community agreed to get involved with this and both the Prentice and Parr family were extremely appreciative of the support they received at this busy time.

As a result we would like to continue to do this for other Church members as and when there is a new arrival in their family. We would like to invite others to get involved – what we’re looking for is:

1. The email/mobile details of people interested in helping out 2. A commitment, if you’re available when the new baby arrives, to cook an evening meal for the whole family – details of allergies/ intolerances/preferences will be given to you 3. Deliver the meal at a convenient time – again contact details will be given to you Collect any bowls/tupperware etc when they’ve finished their meal If we have enough volunteers and support we could expand this service to include those who have recently come out of hospital for other reasons or even those who have had siblings baptised at the Church, our hospitality is a great way to show that the Church in their community cares.

Please let me know if you would like more information or would like to get involved, thanks Keleigh

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ST JAMES' MOTHERS' UNION REPORT

For our monthly meeting in July we enjoyed a lovely tea in the 'Victorian' tea-room at Lubcloud Farm. The photo shows Janet with our recently- enrolled new members, Joy Duerden, Glenis Grant and Christine Hall.

Then in August we had a half-day outing to Byrkley Park Garden Centre near Burton-on-Trent. It is very extensive and interesting and nearly all under-cover, useful as the weather turned a bit wet. We had a generous-sized tea there, with a selection of sandwiches and cakes on individual plates which we thought were for serving several folk! As well as gardening-related items there are depts, for clothes, homeware etc. so we returned to the coach with a variety of plants, other goods and two live goldfish!

On September 21st we will hold our Songs of Praise, at 2.30 in the Hall, with tea & biscuits. The speaker will be our curate, Rev'd Ed, and we look forward to being joined again by members from other MU branches in both deaneries.

We continue to remember those who are unwell with our love and prayers, especially Viv Allsop who is now in a Home. Lesley Bates.

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Lesley Butler Licensing 13th September Dear All, as you no doubt know, our curate, Lesley will be licensed by the Archdeacon of Loughborough on Sunday 13 September 2015 at 6.15 pm at St Andrew’s, Kegworth...her title will be: “Pioneer Minister to the young and very young within the Northern Lights Mission Partner- ship.and NSM Associate Priest in the Benefice of Kegworth, Hathern, Long Whatton, Diseworth, Belton and Osgathorpe” In this coming week I shall be working on the service of welcome. I should like to shape this service towards the Mission Partnership as far as possible...so, I’m just checking to see who might be available to take a role in the service.....do let me know as soon as you can, so that I can devise a suitable structure for the event. One thing that might help would be singers...... it seems as though quite a few could be away for that day. May we borrow some choristers from you? Kind Regards Revd. Tony Edmonds (Rural Dean) Dear Cynthia Would you let your people know about my licensing on Sept 13th 6.15pm at Kegworth Church? As I'm being licensed as a pioneer minister for the Northern Lights mission partnership, it seems an appropriate thing to do. At least they will be aware of the role I am taking on. Many thanks Love Lesley

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Church Services at St Botolph’s

6th September Trinity 14 8 am Holy Communion EB 10 am Family Service EB 6 pm Holy Communion CMH

13th September Trinity 15 8 am Holy Communion CMH 10 am Family Service EB 10 am Holy Communion CMH 4 pm BCP Evensong JB

20th September Trinity 16 8 am Holy Communion JB 10 am Family Service CMH 10 am Holy Communion JB 6 pm Taize EB

27th September Trinity 17 8 am Holy Communion EB 10 am Family Service LB 10 am Holy Communion EB 6 pm Healing Service

Every Wednesday morning Holy Communion 10am at St Botolph’s, Shepshed

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Church Services at St James’

6th September Trinity 14 8.30 am BCP Holy Communion CMH 4 pm BCP Evensong JB

13th September Trinity 15 8.30 am BCP Holy Communion JB 4 pm BCP Evensong EB

20th September Trinity 16 8.30 am BCP Holy Communion EB 11.15 am Family Service EB 4 pm BCP Holy Communion CMH

27th September Trinity 17 8.30 am BCP Holy Communion CMH 4 pm BCP Evensong EB

Prayer Meeting Every Saturday 8.30am—9.30am Chancel - St Botolph’s Church

CMH Rev Canon Cynthia Hebden JB Rev John Bird EB Rev Ed Brampton

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS Open Church There is no Open Church on Tuesday 1 September as Cynthia’s Mother’s funeral is on that date.

Open Church The rota for Oct/Nov/Dec is being collated. If you are a volunteer, please let Margaret Brook/the Parish Office know any dates you are una- vailable.

Tuesday Group 1 Sept 8.00 pm St Botolph’s Church Hall Service & A.G.M.

Emmaus Course This Thurs 3 Sept 7.30 pm St Botolph’s Church Hall If you are still interested in attending this Course please put your name on the list available at the back of both Churches.

Cursillo National Ultreya Sat 5 Sept Blackburn Meeting at St. Botolph’s Car Park at 6.15am. Cars will be leaving around 6.30am and all passengers are asked to pay their driver £15 to cover costs.

St Botolph’s Mothers Union Wed 9 Sept 11.15 pm St Botolph’s Church Hall ‘Reviewing Projects’ followed by lunch at approx. 12.30 pm. All welcome.

St. James’ Trip on the River Trent Sat 12 Sept 11.00 am—3.45pm Leaving from Storer Hall Coach fare and 3 hour cruise with lunch & drink £25.60. Seats available. Contact Janet Quenby (01509 506154) for further details.

Ride + Stride Sat 12 Sept 10am—6pm Cycle, walk, horse-ride, run, jog or use a mobility scooter. Be a sponsored participant or welcomer in Church visiting Churches & Chapels (most open between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm).

Sponsor forms and sign up sheet (for both riders and welcomers) available at the back of St. Botolph’s Church. For further details please contact Nigel Bilsbrough (01509 507266 or email [email protected].

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Results for recent Fund Raising Events Tuesday Group Our Fund Raising Evening in aid of “Aim for Change” was well supported and we raised a total of £202. Thank you to all who attended, donated prizes and cakes, and a special thank you to Floss for the use of her garden for the event.

St Botolph’s Mothers Union BBQ Thank you everyone for your support. Food, raffle prizes and your help with clearing up etc. AFIA holidays now have an extra £360 in their cof- fers for next year's holiday.

Scottish Evening Many thanks to all who supported this hugely enjoyable event. We raised £150 and the weather was perfect for once. This was our last for- eign food evening at Bill’s house and we thank him very much for his hospitality over the past 5 years.

Quiz Evening Many thanks to all who took part in another fun, if challenging, event! We raised £145 for church funds and particular thanks to The Pied Bull for their generous donation of £30.

Dates of future events for your Diary Pastoral Assistant Diane Melton will be accepted for training as a Pastoral Assistant on Sat 10 October at 11 am at Leicester Cathedral. Please put your name on the list at the back of either church if you would like to support Diane at this Service.

Harvest Supper and Hoe Down Advance notice of this popular event to be held in the Church Hall on Saturday 3 October at 7.30pm. Tickets at £7.50 per person available from Bill Hing (01509 650541) or Dave Ward & Isobel Goodliffe (01509 768068). As usual, Richard Rock will be our caller. A ploughman’s supper with dessert will be served and a licenced bar will be available.

Loughborough Concert Band Saturday 31 October, 7.30 pm. Tickets £7 available from Dave Coble and the Parish Office.

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St James’ the Greater 20th Anniversary

We have ordered a photobook of the church anniversary which is available to view at the back of church.

Below is a link to view the book on-line to give you a flavour of what it is like.

Please feel free to share this with other guests who attended on the day. I would be most grateful if someone could forward the email to Bill Hayward.

Many thanks. Lorraine Upton (Mrs) 200 Year Anniversary Celebration at St. James – Photo book You can find the following link on the Parish website and click on it to view the book

http://www.albelli.co.uk/view-online-photo-book/2869f031-dbbb-4c93-a393-f1f8b99855c0

St James’ Trip on the River Trent Saturday 12 September – 3 hour River Cruise on the River Trent + meal, Chicken breast or scampi or crispy battered fish, hot apple pie and cus- tard. All inclusive £25.60. Coach leaves Oaks Storer Hall Car Park at 11.00 am and leaves River Trent at 3.45 pm.

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2015 Booking Details

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Silence is the essence of a Quiet Garden Day. You will be gently guided into periods of silence by a leader who will give some ideas to help personal reflection. You can use the ideas as you will, simply walking, sitting or sleeping, as you choose - painting or writing. Each Day begins at 10 am and ends at 4 pm. We conclude each Day with a short act of Christian worship.

To book: contact the Host, using the telephone number or email address given. Numbers in brackets after the venue indicate the maximum number that can be accommodated. Venues marked with a (D) may present difficulties for some disabled people – the Host can advise.

Most Days start with coffee and biscuits and end with tea and biscuits/cakes. Guests should bring their own packed lunch to all venues apart from Launde Abbey and Hothorpe Hall, where a soup lunch is provided.

Cost: a donation of £6 per person is suggested. The charge for Mount St Bernard's Abbey is £10 (tea and coffee only served) and for Launde Abbey and Hothorpe Hall £20.

For further information please contact: Heather Parkinson

Tel: 01509 827081 or email: [email protected]

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WHO WILL BE LEADING MY QUIET GARDEN DAY?

ANNE FLOWER - Lay Reader linked to several South Leicestershire par- ishes and Trustee of ‘The Well’ Christian Centre in Kibworth. She hopes guests will enjoy the peace and quiet of this special place.

REV. DAVID CLARK - experience includes teaching in Nigeria, Industrial chaplaincy, a varied pastoral ministry and spending five years with the Leicester Council of Faiths. Also an artist and wood carver.

DATE HOST VENUE TELE- LEADER PHONE/ EMAIL Monday Sep- Anne Flower Kibworth 0116 279 Anne Flower tember 7th Beau- 3358 champ (6) anne.flower @ btinternet. com Tuesday Sep- Lizette Pugh Rothley 0116 237 Rev. David Clark tember 15th (D) (8) 5369 lizette.pugh @ hotmail.com DON’T FORGET NEXT MONTH’S JUMBO JUMBLE SALE

St Botolph’s Church Hall SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 10.00am until 1.00pm

Is that box in your spare room, or shed, filling up with items for the Jumbo Jumble Sale? We do hope so. Have you asked your friends and neighbours? Is anyone you know having ‘a good clear- out’? Remember that everything must be in good condition and clean. BOOKS --- BRIC-A-BRAC ----- CHINA & GLASS ---- KITCHENWARE NEARLY NEW CLOTHING ----- CHILDREN’S CLOTHES ---- TOYS Are you able to help? Last year we had a wonderful band of helpers, obviously enjoying themselves! Please sign up when the list appears at the back of Church. Are you able to lend a clothes rack? Please get in touch Last year, and in 2013, we made £500 for Church Funds, it would be wonderful to exceed this. Anne Wightman 01509 502736 See Page 27 for more details e-mail [email protected]

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WILDLIFE GARDEN Last September 20 people of all ages really enjoyed the ‘hay-making morning,’ drinks were supplied and the hay was added to the log pile which by now must be the home of many insects, and maybe some small mammals, all of which are vital to the conservation of God’s world. Please come at 10.30am on Saturday 19th September when we will be hay-making again, all tools will be provided and the rangers from Quadron will be there to guide us. During the previous week the mowing will take place, and as the plants are drying their seeds will drop ready for natural germination; (Quadron is the company used by Charnwood Borough Council). We also intend to bare some patches of soil and to scatter seeds. If you have any seeds or plants to spare bring them along. Again we will arrange refreshments.

We have heard, on the grapevine, that there are people who are unhappy with the untidy appearance of the garden. Please consider that this is our small contribution for the conservation of God’s world. Yes, it does look untidy especially along the fence, but we are taking the advice of experts and patience must be exercised. The matter of the untidy edge is being addressed. A purposeful wildlife garden does not happen overnight. Also give some thought to the reliance of human life on insect pollination, life cannot be sustained without pollination, without insects there is no life.

Do come along and help us to achieve our aims and to find out from the experts exactly what we are aiming to achieve.

Anne and Alan Wightman 01509 502736 Graham Knight 01509 508928

Pastoral Care – Prayer Chain If you would like prayer for anything, but would prefer not to have names listed in the notice sheet, we have a prayer chain, comprising people who will pray for your need in confidence. Please contact Rev’d Ed with any prayer requests and if anyone would like to join the prayer chain, please also let Rev’d Ed know.

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EMMAUS COURSE A further ten week course will start shortly for all those who are inquisitive about the Christian Faith. Starts on Thurs 3rd Sept 7.30 pm St Botolph’s Church Hall

If you are still interested in attending this Course please put your name on the list at the back of both Churches.

Monthly Healing Service

St Botolph’s Shepshed Our next Healing Services are on Sunday 27th september at 6.00 pm

This is a quiet meditative opportunity for everyone to enjoy a peaceful time in church with music, prayers and pictures for personal contemplation.

Members of the Healing Group are always willing to pray with any member of the congregation, so please do not be afraid to ask a member of the group to assist. There will not be a Healing Service in June

St Botolph’s Church Flower Arranging Everyone interested in arranging flowers in Church are welcome to join an enthusiastic group that meets on the First Saturday of each month to share and learn arranging experiences. Should you wish to arrange flowers in Church or have them arranged for you to celebrate an Anniversary, Birthday or Remembrance; then please add your details to the rota at the back of church Please contact Thelma on 01509 506828

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MATERIAL FOR THE PARISH MAGAZINE Articles for inclusion in the magazine should, wherever possible, please be provided as electronic copies in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher preferably as an A4 document formatted using the VERDANA font size 14pt, then email to [email protected] or

[email protected] Any written submissions should be sent to the Parish Office. The deadline for receiving articles for the October Magazine is Wednesday 16th September 2015 due out on 27th September 2015

If you would like your copy of the magazine posted each month, please contact the Parish Office on 01509 502255 for details of costs.

Utility Warehouse is a Discount Club that offers their members savings on energy as well as discounts on landline, broadband and mobile services. Please call me for a free quote to see how much you can save. Please mention you saw this 216155 advert when you contact us LAURA SPRIDGENS and JANE PAYNE Tel: 01509 829804 Mobile: 07980 033556

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Saturday 24thOctober 10.00am to 1.00pm

JUMBO JUMBLE SALE St Botolph’s Church Hall

Including nearly new clothes. (fitting room available)

REFRESHMENTS Goods for sale may be brought to the Hall on the previous day 2.00—4.30 and 6.30—7.30

Proceeds for Church Funds

See Page 23 for more details

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Contact Information

Organist & Choir St James Judeth Roper (SB) Children’s Sunday School 9 Hathern Road, Shepshed Sandra Cook 01530 837059 LE12 9RP 508863 Sara Cook 504234 Steve Upton 01530 833587 Bell ringers Mary Barrass (SB) 2 Iveshead Road, Youth Protection Shepshed Co-ordinator LE12 9ER 503369 Patricia Breen 5 Pentland Avenue, Sally Brown (SJ) Shepshed 1 Cotswold Close, LE12 9BH 508746 Loughborough LE11 3AN 551771 Hall Bookings The FOLD Yvonne Wade (SB) Group for people with learning The Parish Office, difficulties. Shepshed Kathy Cole 506119 LE12 9RJ 502255

Joyce Burton (SJ) Mothers’ Union (SB) 3 Moult Hill, RoseMarie Manning Oaks in Charnwood Shepherds Cottage LE67 4UA 504797 Grange Court Yard, Forest Street Shepshed Bible Reading Notes LE12 9DA 563001 K Young (SJ) 21 Hathern Road, Shepshed Mothers’ Union (SJ) LE12 9RP 506455 Janet Quenby 30 Oakley Avenue, Social and Fund Raising (SJ) Shepshed TBA LE12 9AR 506154

Magazine Editor (SB & SJ) and Production David Whittington Cheekychops (SB) 36 Bridge Street, Sheena Grimley Shepshed 14 Hallcroft LE12 9AD 506828 Shepshed LE12 9AN 560130

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Contact Information Tuesday Group (SB) Wedding Co-ordinators Wendy Parsons RoseMarie Manning (SB) 23 St. Bernard Close Shepherds Cottage Shepshed Grange Court Yard, Forest Street LE12 9LT 829632 Shepshed LE12 9DA 563001 Senior Citizens Leader (SJ) Sheila Bass Peter & Caroline Clamp (SJ) 11 Snowdon Close, 3 Temple Hill Shepshed Whitwick LE12 9HF 502813 LE67 5BD 01530 459451

Dance Club Secretary (SJ) Barbara Powell Parish Office Manager (SB & SJ) 7 Little Haw Lane,, Denyse Dawson Shepshed Parish Office, LE12 9LN 503091 Shepshed LE12 9RJ 502255 Gardening Club (SJ) Chairman John Oakland Long Close, Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves 890376 (SB) = St Botolph's (SJ) = St James Flower Arrangers Thelma Whittington (SB) 36 Bridge Street Shepshed Telephone dialling code 01509 LE12 9AD 506828 unless otherwise stated

Janet Worth (SJ) 82 Iveshead Road Shepshed LE12 9ER 650187

The Parish Office can be contacted at: e-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.shepshedandoaks.co.uk/

www.facebook.com /StBotolphsChurchShepshed

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PCC for St Botolph’s—Shepshed STANDING COMMITTEE Cynthia Hebden Vicar 506791

Richard Rock Churchwarden 508690

Tricia Breen Churchwarden 508746

Susan Burt Deputy Warden 821869

Colin Stinchcombe Deputy Warden 504638

Jill Greenwood Treasurer 650074

Denyse Dawson Secretary 829849

P.C.C. MEMBERS Ed Bampton Assistant Curate 505510

John Bird Associate Priest 234962

Wilma Colley Deanery Synod

Thelma Whittington Deanery Synod 506828

Rohane Hurst

Yvonne Wade 505330

Jane Payne 829804

Ros Stevenson 769952

Graham Knight (Bell Ringers)

Dave Whittington (Ex-Officio) Diocesan Synod & DBoF 506828

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PCC for St James’ the Greater—Oaks in Charnwood STANDING COMMITTEE Rev Cannon Cynthia Hebden Vicar 506791

Steve Upton Churchwarden 07954 149635

Peter Clamp Churchwarden 01530 459451

Jayne Moss Treasurer

Laura Kaminski Secretary 01509 324156

Sheila Bass 502813

Robert Moss

P.C.C. MEMBERS Ed Bampton Assistant Curate 505510

John Bird Associate Priest 234962

Lesley Bates Deanery Synod 502853

Lesley Holmes Deanery Synod

Sandra Cook 01530 837059

Colin Statham

Janet Worth 650187

Janet Quenby

Caroline Clamp Joan Neal

Steve Faulks The telephone dialling code is 01509 unless otherwise stated

Please provide missing contact details

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Another date for your Diabetics and their Carers diary: The Shepshed Diabetic self-help group meet every third Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Charnwood Road Shepshed. Come and join us! Make friends, enjoy socials, listen to specialist speakers and receive Professional advice.

Contact: Josė Mitchell Tel: 01509 503784 Pat Page 01509 502800

Lee Cooper ST BOTOLPH’S Independent Funeral Director CHRISTMAS MARKET A family owned quality Funeral Service provided for the community by someone who is part of the community. For a confidential personal service, when you need it most. We can visit you at home or just call into SATURDAY 28TH our office. NOVEMBER Our caring Professional Service includes:  24 Hour Service Trust that this important date is in  Disabled Friendly Premises  St James’ & St Anne’s Chapels of Rest your diary!!!  Floral Tributes  Monumental Masonry and Restoration Service  Pre-paid Funerals This is our biggest fund-raiser and  Royal Tigers Function Suite social occasion, have you any ideas Coalville’s Primary Funeral Directors 30-32 Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3LA which will make it more successful? Please let us know. We would also Tel: 01530 814 999 like to know what you, or your group, is planning. It is not too soon! Melanie Bradley would like non- perishable goods to make a superb hamper. It is not too soon to give Anne Wightman items for a huge tombola. Let’s start preparing early. The organising committee consists of Melanie Bradley, Ros Stevenson, RoseMarie Manning, Carol Harris and Anne Wightman.

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LECTIONARY READINGSFOR SEPTEMBER

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Saint Botolph’s ST JAMES’ THE GREATER Church Hall Oaks in Charnwood is available for hire—Contact EXCELLENT FULLY EQUIPPED the Parish Office for details CHURCH HALL

01509 502255 IN BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING available for bookings Quiet Days, Small Conferences etc.

Details: Mrs. Joyce Burton 3 Moult Hill Oaks in Charnwood LE67 4UR 01509 504797

THE PARISH OFFICE 01509 502255 Telephone, Answer phone & Fax

email: [email protected] Website: www.shepshedandoaks.co.uk

St Botolph's Church Hall, Church Gate, Shepshed

the

26 High St Barrow Upon Soar Loughborough LE12 8PY

healthy foundations for

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