The Parish of Bakewell Registered Charity number 1133846

All Saints', Bakewell & St Anne's, Over Haddon

Annual Report 2014

Contents Page Agenda 1 Minutes of last year's Vestry meeting 2 Minutes of last year's APCM 2 Vicar's Report 5 Churchwarden's Report 8 PCC Report 9 Deanery Synod 12 Deanery Youth Work 12 All Saints reports: Messy Church 13 'Tots & Teds' 13 Young people's bible study group 13 Explorers 14 Mission Action Planning 14 Pastoral Team 15 Lunch Club 15 Women's Bible Study Group 15 Lay Eucharistic Ministers 16 Mission Group 16 Publicity 16 Attracting Visitors 17 The Churchyard – wildflowers 17 Bell Ringing 18 After Service Coffee 18 Music 19 Flowers 19 The Roof Appeal 20 Christmas Tree Festival 20 Mothers' Union 21 Card Stall 21 Open Door Coffee Shop 22 Walking Group 21 Infant School 22 1st Bakewell (Parish Church) Scout group 23 1st Bakewell (Parish Church) Brownies 24 Friends of Bakewell Parish Church 24 St Anne's 25 Friends of St Anne's 25 Ecumenical Association of Bakewell Christians 26 Open the Book 26 Holiday Fun Week 27 Bakewell Youth Café 27 Meditation 28 Traidcraft 28 Treasurer's Report & Accounts 29

The Parish of Bakewell

Vestry Meeting for the Election of Churchwardens April 26th 2014 at 12 noon

Agenda

1. Opening Prayers and Introduction to the Meeting. 2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 21st April, 2013 3. Election of Churchwardens 4. Vicar‟s Consent. 5. Date of next Vestry Meeting

Annual Parochial Church Meeting April 26th 2014

1. Members present and apologies (List in circulation) 2. Minutes of the last meeting held on 21st April, 2013 3. Matters arising from the minutes 4. Electoral Roll 5. Reports (circulated in the APCM booklet) 6. Accounts and Treasurer‟s Report (circulated in the APCM booklet) 7. Appointment of Independent examiner 8. Elections a. Deanery Synod (1 place) for 2 years The Deaneries of Bakewell & Eyam, Buxton and Glossop have agreed to pilot working together as one deanery for between three to five years, with a view of this becoming permanent. There will be an appointment of a dedicated half time Rural Dean who will, with colleagues, be instrumental in recognising the potential for a focus on Mission across the Peak District, supporting the local church and identifying and deploying resources within the greater deanery. Meetings will take place in a location (possible Tideswell) to assist travelling for everybody. This promises to be an exciting three years of pioneering and „owning' this whole initiative. As a Synod Representative you will be an ex officio member of the PCC, enabling you to be an important link and bridge between the local and wider Church. b. PCC Members (5 places 3 for 3 years, 2 for 1 year & 1 for 1 year) c. ABC Representatives (3 places) d. Deputy Churchwardens e. Sides team 9. Any other business 10. Date of the next Annual Parochial Church Meeting

MAP update & discussion on the Restoring Hope conference

1 Minutes of the Vestry Meeting held on 6th April 2014 at All Saints Church Bakewell

The Rev‟d Canon Tony Kaunhoven was in the chair.

Present: Hillary Bartlett, Nigel Bartlett, Angela Bird, Pat Bryant, Bill Bryant, Mary Buchan, Dot Bushen, John Butler, Tatiana Butler, Mary Chaplin, Richard Chaplin, Barbara Davies, Glyn Davies, Joyce Glencross (Treasurer and Administrator), Rev‟d John Hargreaves, Judith Hargreaves, Brenda Jackson, Rachel Kaunhoven, Jeff Marsh (Churchwarden), Sue Marsh, Hilbre Marriott, Kath Naylor, Rick Naylor, Christel Paterson, Ben Roper (Secretary and Churchwarden), Chris Shepley, Ruth Short, Tony Short, Rev‟d Aron Simpson, Neil Spaven, Penelope Spaven, John Wickham, Julia Zamoyski.

Apologies were received from: Andrea Banks, Susan Park, Bella Simpson, Chloe Smith, Jane Proctor, Philip Proctor, Susan Wickham, Carol Wicksteed.

1. Canon Tony opened the meeting with Prayer and welcomed those present. He noted that the purpose of the Vestry meeting is to appoint churchwardens for the coming year and that it is open to all who are on the civil electoral roll for the area of the Parish of Bakewell.

2. The Minutes of the Vestry Meeting held on 21st April 2013, following a proposal by Kath Naylor seconded by Tony Short, were agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.

3. Election of churchwardens: Canon Tony said that over the past year, he and the churchwardens have been analysing the work of the churchwardens toward establishing a job description. He stated that it should not be considered a 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. job 7 days a week and that the perception that the duties are onerous to the point where people are put off accepting the appointment was unfortunate and in his view, a misunderstanding of what the job is about. Wardens are not expected to attend every event and there is no reason why tasks cannot be shared and he envisaged some development of the role of deputy wardens to spread the load of work wider than has been the case. Canon Tony thanked Jeff and Ben for their support and work over the year and noted that Jeff had now served for 5 years as a warden and patently deserves a rest from the commitment. Ben Roper had been nominated to be churchwarden for the coming year and as there were no other nominations, he was appointed. Canon Tony confirmed his consent to the appointment.

4. The next vestry meeting will be held during April 2015, not later than the 30th.

The meeting closed at 12.27 p.m.

Minutes of the meeting of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, held on 6th April 2014 at All Saints Church Bakewell

The Rev‟d Canon Tony Kaunhoven was in the chair.

Present: Hillary Bartlett, Nigel Bartlett, Angela Bird, Pat Bryant, Bill Bryant, Mary Buchan, Dot Bushen, John Butler, Tatiana Butler, Mary Chaplin, Richard Chaplin, Barbara Davies, Glyn Davies, Joyce Glencross (Treasurer and Administrator), Rev‟d John Hargreaves, Judith Hargreaves, Brenda Jackson, Rachel Kaunhoven, Jeff Marsh (Churchwarden), Sue Marsh, Hilbre Marriott, Kath Naylor, Rick Naylor, Christel Paterson, Ben Roper (Secretary and Churchwarden), Chris Shepley, Ruth Short, Tony Short, Rev‟d Aron Simpson, Neil Spaven, Penelope Spaven, John Wickham, Julia Zamoyski.

Apologies were received from: Andrea Banks, Susan Park, Bella Simpson, Chloe Smith, Jane Proctor, Philip Proctor, Susan Wickham, Carol Wicksteed.

1. The Minutes of the 2013 APCM, following a proposal by Glyn Davies seconded by Kath Naylor, were agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the chairman.

2 2 Matters Arising from the Minutes. 2.1 No matters raised.

3. Electoral Role Report: 3.1 Tony Short reported that, 127 people were currently on the roll, 19 of whom live outside the parish. Last year the roll was 120 since then 14 had joined the roll, 4 had died & 3 had moved away. 3.2 Canon Tony thanked Tony Short for his work as Electoral Role Officer an appointment that he has filled for some 12 years. Tony indicated that he wished to retire from the appointment and, following a proposal by John Wickham, seconded by Hilbre Marriott, Mary Chaplin's offered to be the Electoral Role Officer for the coming year was accepted.

4. Reports 4.1 Canon Tony introduced the item by confirming his grateful thanks to all who contributed to drafting of the documents and those who served on the various committees and working groups. He said that the reports gave a good overview of the work of the parish during 2013. 4.2 The content of each report was noted by the meeting. 4.3 On commenting upon the Vicar‟s Report, Canon Tony confirmed his thanks to Annie Cripwell for her work in co-ordinating the readers, Hilbre Marriott in relation to 17 years service co-ordinating cleaning operations of the church and Pauline Boyle for her work in relation to publicity and the website. The tasks are due to be taken on by others and Canon Tony noted that Tony Short, after some year‟s service regarding distribution of Good News, has handed over to a new team. Special thanks are due to Jeff and Sue Marsh for their work in arranging the Christmas Tree festival which the community has now come to expect as being an annual fixture. A team for the 2014 event is required and a preliminary meeting is proposed to be held to discuss the issues arising. Canon Tony expressed thanks to the generosity of donors in relation to the Nave Altar Platform furniture which is now in place. 4.4 In response to a question from Mary Chaplin, Canon Tony confirmed that, notwithstanding the proposal to combine all the Deaneries within the Chesterfield Archdeaconry on a trial basis for 3 - 5 years, there will be no change regarding costs and membership because the combined Deanery is an informal arrangement at this stage. A Rural Dean is to be appointed as a half-post shared with the parish of Chapel-en-le-Frith which has been identified as a parish which could be sustained with a half-post Vicar. 4.5 In response to a question from Hilbre Marriott, Canon Tony reported upon the new arrangements regarding Explorers which will now be co-ordinated by a group comprising The Rev‟d Aron, Rachael Kaunhoven, Jane Proctor and Chloe Smith. There are others willing to help but not to take the lead in Explorers. One of the problems to be addressed is the difficulty in reconciling the age differences of the children taking part which ranging from crèche to Junior School age. 4.6 Pat Bryant commented upon the excellent selection and competitive pricing of the card stall. She noted that Tony and Ruth Short are administering the card stall excellently. 4.7 In response to a question, Pat Bryant confirmed that the Management Group for Open Door comprises Pat Bryant, Dot Bushen, Brenda Jackson, Kath Naylor and Sue Marsh who undertake manning of three or more sessions per month. 4.8 Julia Zamoyski confirmed that, through Bakewell in Bloom, she has arranged for some plug plants to be available to „grow on‟ which will be sold on Shirley Stubbs Open Garden Days. Help with the „growing on‟ process is required. 4.9 In response to a question, Canon Tony confirmed that the Scouts will be attending a Service on the 27 April marking St George‟s Day. A parade in town has not been sanctioned and generally there is a plea that such services should be multi-faith „not too religious‟. 4.10 Canon Tony closed the discussion on the reports by reiterating his thanks to all involved in the activities and noted that the activities indicated that the Church is vibrant and alive.

3 5. Accounts and Treasurer‟s Report 5.1 No questions were raised regarding the content of the accounts and report. Joyce was thanked for her work on the accounts over the year and for the preparation of the documentation illustrating the parish finance. Rick and Kath Naylor, as assistant Treasurers were also thanked for their work. 5.2 Following a proposal by Tony Short, seconded Bill Bryant, by the accounts for All Saints were approved. 5.3 Following a proposal by Ruth Short, seconded by Tony Short, the accounts for St Anne‟s were approved.

6. Appointment of Independent Examiner 6.1 Following John Foster‟s agreement, it was agreed that he should act as an independent examiner of the accounts for the coming year. The proposal was made by Tony Short seconded by Rick Naylor.

7. Elections 7.1 Deanery Synod: Four places with three nominations were put forward and therefore no election was necessary. The members approved by the meeting were Angela Bird, Joyce Glencross and Ben Roper. 7.2 PCC Members: Five places with three nominations were put forward and therefore no election was necessary. The members approved by the meeting were Bill Bryant, Sue Marsh, and Chloe Smith. 7.3 ABC representatives: Jeff and Sue Marsh, Christian Aid Representatives on the ABC Committee will continue to represent the parish together with The Rev‟d Aron. 7.4 Deputy Church Wardens: Nigel Bartlett, Angela Bird and Rick Naylor confirmed their willingness to continue as deputy churchwardens together with the appointment of Roger Truscott for St Anne‟s. The appointments were agreed. Canon Tony expressed thanks to the Deputy Wardens for their work over the year and observed that the appointment was not necessarily restricted to retired churchwardens and could usefully involve those who might consider accepting the appointment of churchwarden in due course. Canon Tony said that he was concerned that the appointment of churchwarden was perceived as „daunting‟ and he would like to move toward dispelling that concept. A formalised job description for Deputy Churchwardens might have merit and contribute toward helping people to understand the churchwarden commitment. 7.5 Sidepersons: 7.5.1 The following appointments as sidespersons were confirmed: Andrea Banks, Angela Bird, Mary Buchan, Rick Naylor, Christel and Brian Paterson, Philip and Jane Proctor, Chris and Liz Shepley, Neil Spaven, Shirley Stubbs, Jeff and Sue Marsh, Ben Roper, Alyse Ross, Tony Short, Carol Wicksteed. 7.5.2 Rachael Kaunhoven and Mary Chaplin have confirmed that they are prepared to undertake sidesperson duties should there be a need caused by the non-availability of personnel.

8. Any other business 8.1 May Chaplin thanked Canon Tony and Aron for their Ministries and linked those thanks to those due to Rachel and Bella in their supporting roll. Pat, Brenda and Judith were also thanked for their work as Readers.

9. Date of next meeting. 9.1 The next Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held during April 2015, not later than the 30th.

10. Following the meeting Canon Tony gave a presentation on his vision for the church in the coming years and posed the question „what is our vision of the church for 2020‟.

The meeting closed with the Grace at 13.30 p.m.

4 The Vicar’s Report

I know we are looking at 2014 within this Report, but I return from a recent visit to St Matthew's, Zababdeh (building on Pat and Bill Bryant's visit there in May 2014) enthused and reflective regarding our Parish to Parish link. Such a link is vital because it reminds us that we are brothers and sisters in Christ together, building His kingdom and growing in discipleship and mission. It is also about learning from one another and supporting each other prayerfully and materially. Areas to contemplate and develop our link, including Communication (develop the Parish Church Facebook page updating it weekly and streaming online a Service to be held at both churches at the same time); Enterprise (importing and selling small crafts and gifts made in Zababdeh in order to support local families there); Education (a commitment to continue our financial support for two local children's education); Self-determination (exploring how All Saints could set up and resource a Credit Union to be administered by St Matthew's to support local people; Spiritual Development (support for a Children's Church Summer Week and to support a member of St Matthew's exploration of sharing in Archbishop Justin's, `Year with God' at Lambeth. The link very much reflects the aim for our 2020 vision of reaching out beyond our church community to demonstrate, by our actions, God's love as a force for good within our community and the world.

The 2020 vision for All Saints outlined at the 2014 APCM underpins our 2014-2017 Mission Action Plan. I thank Philip Proctor for his commitment to, wisdom, and co-ordination of the MAP, on behalf of the PCC who ultimately have ownership. The MAP has strengthened our commitment to mission and ministry and introduced initiatives that extend our opportunities to be a lively, thriving and loving faith community. Messy Church on the first Sunday of the month continues to be enjoyed by children and adults and I am grateful to the excellent team who plan, lead and coordinate the sessions. There is great potential for growth. For our Harvest Festival we interacted and worshipped as a community and enjoyed activities and doing things different to the norm. There is a spirit to repeat this again from time to time.

We all value All Saints as a welcoming, inclusive and friendly community, and this is something that is commented upon by visitors and new members of the community. Over the years we have been blessed with the hard work and enthusiasm of dedicated Explorers leaders and helpers. Sadly at the moment we have arrived at a crossroads where children and leaders are fewer than before, and after a period of trying to keep things going, the decision has been made through the PCC to have a period of discerning as to the best way of reaching out to families. The Parish Church Community is bereft of the presence of children on Sundays outside Messy Church, which is a cause of sadness, but that does not mean that we are not involved or have contact with children and young people through our ministry and outreach. Once a month Aron and I share in the ABC run `Wonderzone' at the Junior School for up to 35 children. Then, we enjoyed `Seaside Rock' during Holy Week at church, and a wonderful Holiday Fun Week, another important ABC run activity for children.

The Youth outreach has evolved from the Youth Cafe Drop-in to a Youth Bible Study and Nurture Group meeting at Aron and Bella's, and participation in the exciting and important ministry to young people through the Deanery Youth Project centred in Eyam with the inspirational Rachel Vesse, ably supported for weekends at Edale and other activities by Aron. Jessica Turner is a member of the Youth Leadership Team and it is lovely to see her faith blossom through her membership.

Talking of the Deanery- during 2014 the growing together of Bakewell & Eyam, Buxton and Glossop Deaneries into The Peak Deanery has begun. Already, the Deanery Synods are meeting differently and members of the Joint Synod have commented about the opportunities to share, plan and imagine new ways of interacting, meeting and sharing the building up of the Church together. A new half time Area Dean has been appointed, The Revd Colin Pearson, and we look forward to his arrival in April. The vision for the Deanery is to collaborate and share resources, ideas and mission together.

Since June I have been working for a couple of days a week or so as the Assistant Archdeacon of Chesterfield, at the invitation of Bishop Alastair. My responsibilities involve membership of the Diocesan Advisory Council and offering advice on applications for faculties; guidance on what could be covered by a permission called 'de minimis', and general church building and churchyard advice

5 (it has been a bit of learning curve, I didn't know there were so many mortar mixes!). I am also involved with the Parsonages Committee and Glebe land- so a variety! As a sometime Venerable, I have managed so far to juggle and jiggle! As a result of the extra responsibilities, we welcomed the Revd Peter and Susan Davis to the benefice and they have settled in at Over Haddon. Peter brings through his ministry, his experience of priesthood, together with the wealth of his pre ordination career. Peter's ministry is across the benefice, but he is a regular officiant at St Anne's and a great support for Roger Truscott's oversight there.

At the 2013 APCM we shared the forthcoming work necessary for the Chancel, Nave and Newark Roofs, and the launching of an Appeal to raise a very large amount of money. We anticipated that this would take up to four years and there was a clear hope that fund raising wouldn't impede the need for day to day funds to meet the costs, or to blunt the vision for mission. I believe that we have been truly blessed by then, through the tremendous support and work of the Co-ordination Group and the valuable advice and expertise of Ben Roper, Peter Stone and Mark Ramsden, supported on the ground by the amazing energy and enthusiasm of Chris Shepley in reaching out to people and encouraging their financial support. Other members of the team during this period include Bill Bryant, Mary Chaplain, Joyce Glencross, Angela Bird and Jeff Marsh, and our gratitude and thanks to them. Their work on behalf of the PCC and the generosity of many people has meant that the Chancel Roof is completed; the Nave Roof nearly so, and work is in hand to itemise the necessary work on the Newark/Vernon Roof. Our target is in sight way ahead of schedule and the optimism to reach it through the continuing pledges and with a smaller effort to bridge the rest of the gap, we can begin to think about how we wish to offer thanksgiving to God.

There will always be maintenance required on our Grade 1 listed building and money to be raised to do the work, but we are also called to be living stones and to care for the living stones. The Pastoral Care Team and the Eucharistic Ministers Team provide an important ministry to those in need and those who receive the sacramental ministrations of the Church within their home or residential care setting, and I am very thankful to the ministry of all involved in this important ministry and for John and Judith Hargreaves' coordination of the former and Ben Roper's of the latter. Tony and Ruth Short have been very faithful members of the team who visit residential homes and as they retire from this ministry (together with some other areas where Tony has been representing All Saints) I would like to offer our thanks for their dedication and care. Another important ministry of care that has developed has been the monthly Lunch Club in the Newark for those living on their own or who welcome the opportunity to meet together over lunch. This has grown in the number attending and with Brenda Jackson's oversight, a great time help in the providing of food, serving it and ensuring transportation for those who need it. Another growth point has been the Wednesday Women's Bible Study at Gritstone Cottage facilitated by Jane Proctor. Is there anybody who would like to start a Men's breakfast/Bible Study/Discussion Group?

The worshipping life of All Saints is at the heart of our response to God's love; our preparation for and response to the important occasions in Jesus' life, and in our spending time in His presence to be spiritually fed, nurtured and strengthened to be sent out into the world to witness to the Gospel. We seek to give the very best to God that we can through worship that is engaging, interactive, thoughtful and sometimes thought provoking. We may have our favourite type of worship; we may have ideas as to how to develop worship; we may occasionally have a moan and groan, likes and dislikes- but ultimately we meet and pray in the Name of Jesus Christ and our worship is to honour and glorify God, whilst being fed in order to feed others. Thank you to everybody who contributes to the worshipping life of All Saints and St Anne's- those who officiate, lead and share in services; the bell ringers under Pauline Boyle's dedication as Tower Captain who call people to church (and certainly bring people passing in when hearing them); the sidespeople who welcome; Mary and Richard Chaplain and Ashdon Toombs who serve; Glyn Davies and the choir of All Saints, for their contribution to worship; all who read, intercede and administer the chalice; for those who beautify church by placing flowers, and for all who prepare and serve coffee and promote Traidcraft, especially Canon Peter Bird. I am also grateful to Sue Marsh for her dedication as sacristan, an important role in preparing for services.

The Town Nativity and Passion were both important opportunities for outreach and sharing together as Christians. The latter was blessed by warmth and sunshine, and was very well received. We were struck by the response of people who became part of the procession through the stations of 6 the Passion and comments made that clearly showed the whole occasion was thought provoking and moving. All Saints has built a reputation for being engaged within the Town and the Christmas Tree Festival highlighted once again the tremendous response from the Community and the enjoyment of the coming together. We are looking always for ways to build up our relationships and through them to be a witness. During the last year we have been continuing to support and be a resource for our local schools, particularly our Church Infant School. Aron and I regularly lead Collective Worship there, together with the Open the Book team at both the Infant and Junior Schools. Lady Manners Commemoration and Carol Services were a joy and through them I have been invited to lead a week of assemblies at school for the different Year groups on a couple of occasions. Links with St Anselm's have also continued to grow during the year with assembly taking at school, visits of the school boarders to church for Sunday afternoon services and Confirmation preparation for five pupils in school.

Links, invitations to share in activities and plan forth coming ones are important ways of community interaction and relationship. However, as highlighted recently with St Anselm's, it can be fragile, and a misplaced comment or reaction can drive people away, make them feel awkward or give the wrong impression that we are unfriendly. Within a close community, it doesn't take much for a moan or groan to become magnified and taken out of context. So my plea remains that we think before we speak and please let me know first if you are unhappy about something.

For Over Haddon and St Anne's, Fr Peter was very instrumental in helping to restart a village Harvest Supper which was very successful. St Anne's Church is supported by a very small and loyal congregation, but clearly there is support for the presence of the building and availability for village celebrations and commemorations. We have to be open to the guidance of God as to how St Anne's could grow and whilst there isn't an immediate question of viability, clearly the situation cannot last for ever without growth and renewal. Aron's growth and development opportunities as he nears the end of his third year of ministry are being enhanced through the opportunity for him to have responsibility for St Katherine's, Rowsley. I expect by the end of 2015 that he will have tripled the present congregation; opened up various areas of pioneering ministry within the parish and found an organist to play for services!!! It is a delight to share my ministry with my colleagues, and with Brenda Jackson, Pat Bryant and Judith Hargreaves. The last two have had their health problems during the last year and continue to pray for Judith especially.

I am indebted to Joyce Glencross for the amount of work and care she undertakes as our Parish Administrator and for Ben Roper as Churchwarden, supported ably by the deputy churchwardens, especially for Sunday duties. Angela Bird leads from the front our Mothers' Union branch and we have welcomed new members during the last year, bringing experience of other branches to the fold. My thanks to the church cleaners and to those who, a couple of times a year, tidy up the churchyard. Open Door continues to be an important focus for welcome and hospitality and the team give devoted time to running it under the guidance of Pat Bryant. We had a good meeting to evaluate, recognising that demand does not always meet the hours put in by volunteers and we need to monitor the number of days a week Open Door operates and review before next winter whether Open Door should take a winter break. The cool temperatures of the Newark during Open Door and other winter activities highlight the real need to look at our church building and ensure where we can, that we look at how we use it; could and should use it, and what is feasible to do to create meeting and display/interpretation space; storage space; comfort; accessible services like toilets and parking!! Yes, it will involve in time money, but there is some way to go before we get to that part. For now, it is imagining and tapping into a vision of what could be and shaping with help, guidance and practicality, what will be.

For now though, it is continuing to build on the foundations and the best of the past and present for the future. I enjoy my ministry as your Vicar and thank you for your prayers, support, friendship and encouragement.

Canon Tony

7 The Churchwarden's Report

The success of the Roof Appeal has enabled significant progress regarding the essential repairs to the roofs. That we may have a bucket-free church by the end of 2015 is something to celebrate!

The Fabric Committee continues to instigate necessary repairs and improvements and makes recommendations to the PCC. We are very grateful for Rick's for work as Heating Officer and Health and Safety Officer quite apart from other tasks he does for the church.

Thanks to our cleaning team who make such a positive contribution to the way our church looks and to our enjoyment of the building.

Grateful thanks to Hilbre who, after 17 years service, has retired from organizing the cleaners and doing a great deal of the cleaning herself. The co-ordination of the cleaning measures is now a churchwarden responsibility.

We were very well supported by our working parties in tidying up the churchyard and in our annual 'Spring Clean' just before Easter.

Services on a Sunday are facilitated by the efficient teams of sides people and we continue to be collectively thanked and appreciated for the warm welcome extended to visitors to the church.

During the year churchwarden duties for the 11 O'clock service have been shared with the Deputy Wardens, Angela, Rick and Nigel which has reduced the Churchwarden workload. It is to be regretted that the appointment of churchwarden seems to be perceived to be unacceptably onerous. It is not once it is recognized that much support and practical help is offered and is always to hand.

The location of the Nativity Tableau against the East end of the church has been admired. Thank you Mark Ramsden, for dealing with the provision which contributes to signalling our presence in the town and the Christmas message. In the absence of a formal structure to take responsibility for the display the tableau has now been accepted into the ownership of the PCC for the remaining period of its suitability for display.

The new notice/display boards were purchased on the recommendation of the Fabric Committee and have helped toward a tidier church. It is to be hoped that we can make further inroads in the quest for tidiness e.g. clearance of the Vernon Chapel.

We are grateful to our priests and readers who continue to serve us so well under Canon Tony's leadership. Does he ever pause for breath?! Thanks also to their supportive families.

It has been a year of many highlights and it might be considered invidious to pick out any particular occasion but for me the World War One commemoration service stands out in relation to its content and impact. Thank you, Canon Tony. Ben Roper

8 The PCC Report INTRODUCTION: This report covers the period ending December 2014 during which 6 PCC meetings have been held. The PCC has a current membership of 15. There are 5 ex-officio members, 10 elected members (6 PCC and 4 Deanery Synod which includes Ben Roper who is also ex-officio). Revd Peter having joined in November The average attendance record of the membership is 69%. At the 2015 APCM, 4 PCC membership places are due for election (3 for 3 years, and 1 for 1 year). There is also one Deanery Synod place available (2 years) Refer Annex 1 for details of the membership.

Elections and Appointments At the first meeting of the new PCC in May, after the APCM, the following appointments were agreed. Vice Chairs of the PCC Warden, Ben Roper/ The Revd Aron Simpson Parish Administrator Joyce Glencross Secretary Ben Roper Treasurer Joyce Glencross Assistant Treasurers Rick and Kath Naylor Electoral Role Officer Mary Chaplin Heating Officer Rick Naylor Health and Safety Officer Rick Naylor Protection of vulnerable persons Michael Hillam The PCC continues to promote links with outside organisations such as ABC, co-ordinates and supports Home Mission e.g. MU, Christian Aid etc. Jeff & Sue Marsh are the church's representatives for ABC & Christian Aid.

TRUSTEESHIP To conform to Charities Act legislation the PCC is an independent Registered Charity, our annual turnover, All Saints and St Anne‟s, exceeding £100,000. Our charity registration number is 1133846. All current and future members of the PCC must be formally submitted to the Charity Commissioners to be registered as named trustees.

INFANT SCHOOL KITCHEN SITE The site of the former kitchen for the Church Infant School is in the ownership of the PCC. Following protracted discussions with the interested parties a scheme for the future use of the site has been agreed with the Scouts, the Medway Centre and the School regarding the future use of the site. Formal documentation for the scheme remains to be completed by the Diocesan Solicitors.

COMMITEES General Structure A committee structure is established. The aim of the committees is to reduce PCC time taken up by business matters and allow more time for the development of mission and ministry. For some specific initiatives, requiring limited application, the PCC appoints working groups for a short term to deal with the matters. All PCC members can anticipate serving on at least one committee. Non PCC members are welcomed and co-opted in relation to a specialist knowledge or particular interest. The description of committee activities given below provide a 'shorthand description' only and do not cover the full range of activity. Some fine tuning of committee responsibilities is a continual process as initiatives and themes are developed.

Standing Committee As required under ecclesiastical law, at its first meeting following the 2014 APCM, the new PCC appointed a Standing Committee comprising; The Revd Canon Tony Kaunhoven, Treasurer Joyce Glencross, Warden/Secretary Ben Roper and PCC members Brenda Jackson, and Angela Bird.

Fabric Committee The Fabric Committee has responsibility for maintenance and repairs together with oversight of improvements. The membership for the year was: Churchwarden Ben Roper, The Revd Aron Simpson, 9 Joyce Glencross (convener) and Sue Marsh together with our Health and Safety Officer Rick Naylor. Following receipt of the necessary permissions the provision of a new Nave Altar, a President's Chair, Credence Table and Paschal Candle Stand designed to compliment the Lectern was completed. The furniture provision was made possible by generous donors. The major repairs to the roofs of the chancel and the nave remain a priority. The faculties for the work to the Chancel and Nave roofs were in place enabling the work to be put in hand. The work to the Nave is due for completion in February 2015. Formal permission for the addition of a memorial plaque to the Brooke-Taylor memorial in the Baptistry in remembrance of 'Bobs' Brooke-Taylor was granted. An inspection of the spire was initiated and a report on its condition prepared. Work is required and a faculty application is in preparation. Additionally, a Quinquennial inspection of our building has been carried out by the church architect identifying repairs advised in order of priority. Health and safety matters are routinely considered by the committee which benefits from Rick‟s advice and guidance.

Mission Action Plan Our MAP continues satisfactorily enabling a most acceptable report on its third year to be submitted to the Bishop's office by the due date, February 2014. During this third year of the plan the Planning Groups built upon and developed the initiatives identified in the preceding years. MAP is a routine agenda item enabling regular review. A more detailed report will be included in the APCM booklet. Philip Proctor has been and continues to be the co-ordinator of the plan and the PCC are very grateful for Philips input and enthusiasm. Out of this a church mission group has been set up, co-ordinator Brenda Jackson, this meets at Church House and anyone who is interested the church's mission is welcome to attend.

Ministry Team This focuses upon mission and development of collaborative ministry and spiritual development. The membership is tailored to suit the initiative under consideration Convenor for the committee is the Canon Tony.

Events Following a review it was decided that responsibility for the co-ordination and planning of events would be undertaken by the Standing Committee. Major events which involve a significant commitment on the part of the whole congregation and other supporters continue to be dealt with by a working group formed to cover it. Currently, the responsibility for the co-ordination of events rests with the Vicar and Churchwarden advised by Joyce Glencross.

Viking-age Sculptures Jan Stetka has continued help us with management of the project for the conservation and display of the collection of Viking Age sculptures with Ben to maintaining the necessary link with the PCC. Further discussions with English Heritage in relation to the way forward are envisaged following the findings of investigatory work aimed at agreement with the various authorities with regard to what measures that should be taken regarding our nationally important collection of sculptures. The PCC remain grateful for Jan's care and attention to the project.

FINANCE The budget provision for the year was approved by the PCC and kept under review. Account formalities fall within the scope of the Treasurer‟s Report. The Council carried out the annual review of fees e.g. weddings in relation to the charges that are set locally.

SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE PERSONS We are fortunate that during the year, our Protection Co-ordinator Michael Hillam has continued in the role making himself available to attend meetings and advising as necessary. Notwithstanding changes and adjustments understood to be under consideration at diocesan level our current Child Protection Policy Document remains in use for the time being.

10 YOUTH WORK The PCC welcomed and supported the development of a Deanery Youth initiative with The Revd Aron as one of the leaders and Youth Café initiatives in which The Revd Aron is a Leader.

MESSY CHURCH The PCC continues to support and welcome the establishment of Messy Church, held once a month. Brenda Jackson is the convenor.

LUNCH CLUB The PCC are grateful to Brenda for arranging the monthly lunch and putting in so much hard work toward its success.

NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF PCC MEMBERS 'Notes for the Guidance of PCC Members' agreed in 2011 remains in use. It is considered that the paper should be of particular help to new members with no previous experience of the workings of the Council.

REPORTS As a matter of routine at PCC meetings, when appropriate, reports are received from groups and organisations and considered. These include from the ABC, St Anne‟s, Explorers, Deanery Synod, Events, Fabric, Infant School, Friends, MU, Choir, Diocese, Cleaning etc.

CHARITABLE GIVING All Saints, The budget figure this year was £1,405: £1,000 to fund school scholarships within the parish of Zebabdeh, the remainder (£405) was sent to the Ebola relief appeal. St Anne’s, £300 in total has again been directed to CMS, USPG, Christian Aid, Children‟s society, Church Army & the Bishop‟s harvest appeal. In addition £1,005 (£920 All Saints & £85 St Anne‟s) has been collected during the year and passed on to charities."

COMING EVENTS At each meeting, time is spent upon the programme of events for the parish which is complex as events multiply and consequent potential for conflict between dates of church events and other events in the community.

CONCLUSION Once again, the foregoing can only give an overview in outline of the activities of the PCC over the year. Necessarily much preparatory work is done outside meetings to ease discussion and to inform members prior to discussion of the work-in-hand and determination of the way forward. The agendas and minutes of PCC meetings are displayed in the church as a matter of routine to provide an opportunity for anyone interested to monitor the Council's deliberations and make representations to PCC members if they so wish. Ben Roper Composition of the PCC Membership as at end April 2014 APPENDIX 1 Ex officio members Vicar The Revd. Canon Tony Kaunhoven Curate The Revd. Aron Simpson Churchwarden Ben Roper Organist Glyn Davies Elected Members Synod to April 2017 Angela Bird Joyce Glencross Administrator/Treasurer Ben Roper Secretary PCC to April 2015 Pat Bryant Reader Hilbre Marriott 2016 Brenda Jackson Reader Rick Naylor Assistant Treasurer/Health & Safety Officer 2017 Bill Bryant Sue Marsh Chloe Smith

11 Bakewell and Eyam Deanery Synod Our elected representatives to Synod are: Angela Bird, Joyce Glencross, Ben Roper together with Canon Tony and the Revd Aron. Synod meetings include discussion of many topics, there are visiting speakers and opportunities to consider and reflect upon issues facing the church locally and nationally. As a matter of routine the Synod receives reports from members of the diocesan boards and councils as available. The February meeting was a joint meeting of the Bakewell & Eyam, Buxton and Glossop Deaneries held at Bishop Pursglove School, Tideswell, chaired by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield. After a presentation by Archdeacon Christine the meeting discussed and debated the proposal that the three Deaneries should work together as a single deanery for a trial period of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years. The project will be reviewed and evaluated in due course. The combined deanery is to have a 0.5 stipendiary Rural Dean post and a part time administrator. At second meeting (as a joint deanery) was held in Tideswell and chaired by The Revd John Hudghton. The three separate deaneries met briefly to consider their business. The meeting was then introduced to the Lambeth Lectio. A presentation on Map was given then Archdeacon Christine gave play dough to the groups to make something about the group or deanery synod. A number of surprising results were noted! The final task of the evening resulted in agreeing that the joint deanery would be called Peak deanery The third and final meeting of the year, chaired by Canon Tony, was held at Chapel-en-le-Frith CE (VC) School. The meeting comprised a presentation by Canon Dr Esther Elliot titled 'Risky Business', developing and leading community. The meeting also undertook the Lambeth Lectio based on Psalm 91. Ben Roper

Deanery Youth Work A lot has happened over the last year with in the Deanery to do with young people. It is really encouraging to see what God is doing and how All Saints we can be part of it as we pray for this to grow so more young people begin to know Jesus in their life. Deanery Youth leadership team ‘Transform Youth’ was set up last year. 8 young people ages 14+ from across the Deanery, including Jessica Turner from this church are part of the group led by Rachel Vesse and Revd Aron Simpson. They have been meeting regularly. Planning events and helping them grow as leaders. They will be attending an away day on 12th Feb at the peak centre led by Rachel Vesse and Rev Aron Simpson. To help them grow and bond as a group and also start to look at the CPAS Growing Young Leaders course.

On Friday 26th September at All Saints Bakewell, 30 young people attended „I’m a celebrity, get me out of here‟ event plus the 8 young leaders on the youth leadership team working hard to run the event. It was quite a noisy evening, but the best moment was when two of the members of the Transform Youth team shared testimonies. Most of the young people were completely quiet and listening intently to their personal and challenging stories of following Jesus. The youth leadership team all pulled together and learnt a lot from leading the event. It was great to have young people from a number of different villages and groups together. On the 3rd - 5th October, 16 young people went on the „Keeping in Touch With God‟ weekend away at The Peak Centre. 9 of the young people were from Bakewell church. It was a great weekend, they learned a lot about who Jesus is and what it means to be a Christian in their own context. On the 31st January 40 young people aged 14+ come to the „Transform Youth Winter ball.‟ This was a three course meal in which members of the Transform Youth team invited friends to a formal sit down meal with entertainment, testimonies and talk about what it means to know Jesus. It was a great evening enjoyed by all. There will be an event at the end of March for young people age 11+ to be invited to, but this is still to be arranged. nd th The Youth for Christ team ‘Stance’ has been booked for the 22 -26 June 2015. They are a street dance team who share the gospel through dance workshops and testimonies in schools and youth groups. We are hoping that they will visit both Hope Valley College and Lady Manners School as well as going to various youth groups. There will be a large Youth Event in the evening at Tideswell Church on one of the days open to all. Revd Aron 12 All Saints' Reports Messy church The families who have come along to Messy Church have enjoyed a wide range of activities over the year. Each month children and adults have had fun being creative, competitive, and thoughtful whilst also reflecting on God‟s power and love. During the year two of the sessions focused on stories from the Old Testament with Abraham and Joseph's lives showing how even in unpromising circumstances everything is in God's hands. We have thought about the meaning of Easter and of Pentecost and about the message brought by the angels at Christmas. The parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son led to reflecting on being a good neighbour and about saying sorry; Jesus calling the disciples and his encounter with Zacchaeus illustrated for everyone how Jesus can change people‟s lives. We also considered the Feeding of the 5000 and how God can turn our rather small offerings into something much bigger and the account of Jesus and Peter walking on water helped us to think about trust and about staying focused on Jesus. October's harvest service, organised by the clergy, provided a happy occasion for Messy Church and the regular All Saints congregation to share breakfast and then worship together. More of the members of the Messy Church team have taken responsibility for leading the worship this year and our repertoire of worship songs is growing. Whilst experimenting with different ways of offering prayers we try to follow a basic format of „Sorry, thank you, please help‟ and the Lord‟s prayer is always included too. Over breakfast of bacon butties or pancakes there is time for fellowship and for the celebration of birthdays that are coming up. One month a family brought a cake to celebrate their daughter's birthday and there was cake again in December to acknowledge Messy Church's own 2nd birthday. Although numbers fluctuate, on average Messy Church attracts about 18 children bringing along their parents or grandparents. The adults are an important part of the Messy Church family and we consciously plan inclusive activities and worship. The success of Messy Church depends on having enough helpers to run activities and also to serve food and drinks, sometimes our ability to multi-task is stretched to the limits. Any extra offers of help would be very welcome. Brenda Jackson

During the year we covered a number of themes as follows: Follow my Leader, Whatever the Weather, New Life, Easter Preparations, Round and Round, The Gift of Water, Teddy Bears‟ Picnic, Harvest, Autumn, Light, and Christmas Preparations. The Summer Picnic is always popular but the highlight of the year was probably Easter when Mums brought their older children along as well during the Easter break. In December, due to fewer attending in recent months and bearing in mind the difficulty of heating the Newark adequately for a small group, we decided not meet during January and February 2015 but will plan for a special T&T get-together in March. All T&T equipment and materials are available for use by our other children‟s church groups. Julia Zamoyski

Young People's Bible Study Group This faithful small group of 4-6 youngsters from Bakewell aged 11-14, meet most weeks at Aron & Bella Simpson's home to study the bible, share and pray together, and have some tea. The group has moved from a Wednesday to a Thursday evening during the last year, meeting from around 5pm until 6.30pm. We have looked at varying topics, including using clips from films. We have done creative prayer activities, looked at RE homework questions, and chatted about all manner of current world issues. Revd Aron

13 Explorers We have been following the church service and festival themes, and are utilising the 'Searchlight' session books. We have continued a routine of: praying together - using the Lord‟s Prayer and the Explorer‟s Prayer; sharing a story and one or two craft activities around the theme; then rounding up with a song or two, which we have sometimes shared, along with the completed crafts, with the main congregation. Well Dressing: 2014 was the sixth year that Explorers and Bakewell C of E Infant School have co- operated in creating a well dressing. This year‟s theme was 'Noah's Ark' to tie in with the carnival float, and many children took part in the work throughout the week. The generous public donation of £80.00 was given to the Bluebell Children's Hospice. Bakewell Carnival: Along with a group of adults from various churches representing ABC, lots of Explorers were on the 'Noah's Ark' Float at the Bakewell Carnival this last year. We had fabulous time dancing, singing & marching our way around Bakewell! As of now, with the current number of leaders and their other weekly commitments, Explorers is unable to sustain 3 sessions a month, as we have been having previously. So this means at this current time, Explorers is unable to happen. We do not want this to mean that our morning services are off-limits to children and families, so we will continue to make children and families feel welcome in the form of parent-supervised activities set up in the Newark, and a reorganisation of the creche area. Also, we are looking into the possibility of other services during the month to bridge from Messy Church. We really believe that a group like Explorers is needed within our 11am service, to nurture our children‟s spirituality. This will be an ongoing exploration, as we seek to find the best possible solution for the future. We ask for your continuing support and prayers at this time. Revd Aron

Mission Action Plan All Saints was one of the original Mission Action Plan (MAP) Pilots in the Derby Diocese, responding to Bishop Alastair‟s call in 2010. Since then we have developed and delivered our first MAP 2011 and 2013. This set out how we believed God was calling us to develop and grow as a Christian Community and we reported on this in last year‟s Annual Report. 2014 has been a year of building on this experience with the aim of making the MAP process part of our normal planning cycle. To this end January 2014 began by the PCC considering Canon Tony‟s „Vision for All Saints for 2020‟ which set out key priorities in realising a „lively, thriving, relevant, accessible and loving church community‟. This was presented to the last Annual Parochial Church Meeting and has formed the basis of our MAP during 2014. The Mission Group prayerfully considered Canon Tony‟s Vision and work began on how this could be translated into practical actions for the next year or two. Three key themes emerged: Church Community: We will continue to build a lively, thriving and loving faith Community. Outreach: We will reach out beyond our church community to demonstrate, by our actions, God‟s love as a force for good in our community and the world. Church Building: We will maximise the potential of the church building, for worship, ministry and outreach. Full details of the 2014 MAP have been available during the year on the MAP notice board. Key achievements have included: Piloting a „Lost for Words Course‟; A Benefice Lunch; and preparatory work in developing Explorers, Youth Work, an approach to worship to bridge the gap between Messy Church and our 11.00 Service; and planning a Spirituality Day during Lent. As each MAP has a three year cycle the actions are developed year on year, in line with the key MAP themes, to produce the following year‟s MAP. To see progress on the 2015 MAP, as this develops, keep an eye on the MAP notice board. Philip Proctor, MAP Co-ordinator

14 Pastoral Team The Pastoral care in this church is superb. Being ill, sitting on the sideline, observing, has been a revelation. The Team members are like the named workers, the spearhead, but the whole fellowship of All Saints benefice operates with an open heart for people. It‟s been wonderful to experience the love and care, with phone calls, visits and letters/cards, not just to us but realising to many other people, struggling with life. We are pleased and privileged to be part of this expression of God‟s love. The Team is working well and has been involved in a number of actions during the year. Caroline Storr, our letter correspondent, has sent out 18 cards/letters to folk who needed encouragement in some way. We have used the emergency prayer chain a number of times in the year and some Team members have „adopted‟ a person in need of regular visits, at home or hospital. Preparing meals for those who are short-term sick or struggling to cope with making meals for various reasons, extends beyond the Team now. We would like to thank those who have responded in this way on behalf of the folk they helped. For some it was also a welcome social contact for people living on their own. Telephone work is also on the increase – a listening ear, or a helping hand is for anyone known to us in our area. Can we say, we rely on YOU, the people of the church, to tell the coordinators about problems, both for the emergency work and normal pastoral care. Do not assume we know, because you know! John & Judith Hargreaves (01629 312165)

Lunch club Lunch Club continues to provide an opportunity for those who are on their own and for carers and their partners to gather together over lunch on the last Tuesday of each month. Of the 27 people on our list most are from Bakewell, 8 are members of the congregation and 3 are from other churches in the Benefice. It has been pleasing that several people have invited along their friends and also that so many people keep coming along. Although numbers fluctuate we usually cater for between 16 and 24 people each month. Sadly snow and ice led to the cancellation of the December meeting and many were clearly disappointed at being unable to come. One of the attractions of Lunch Club is the guarantee of a delicious 2 course meal which is always home made. During the year many different people have generously offered to cook a main course or pudding, others have provided invaluable help in providing transport or in serving the food. Any other offers of help would be very welcome either on a regular or occasional basis. Brenda Jackson

Women's Bible Study Group The Women‟s Bible Study Group has met on Wednesday mornings through the year, at Gritstone Cottage, North Church Street. We have a core group of 12 people - a couple of new people joined us this year. The informal setting allows us to explore a range of issues in a friendly and supportive environment, and to grow together in our Christian understanding. Topics have included: „Out of their Comfort Zone‟ - a study of Bible characters who stepped out in faith, including Moses, Jonah, Daniel, Esther and Paul; Prayers of the Bible; and the life and times of the prophet Malachi. We have discovered how each of these themes has shed light on contemporary issues and is relevant to our lives today. During the summer break the group decided it wanted to keep on meeting and Alyse Ross hosted us for a time of prayer, reflection, coffee and home-made biscuits. We enjoy singing together and during the Christmas Tree Festival performed a selection of songs in church. New members are always welcome. Jane Proctor 15 Lay Eucharistic Ministers The Eucharistic ministers Andrea Banks, Hilary Bartlett, Mary Buchan, Ben Roper, Alison Smith and Tina Webster administration of home communions to individuals unable to get to church and to residents of the local care homes continues. Additionally, home communions are administered by the clergy and readers. In the region of 50 home communions are administered per month. Identifying those who would like to receive communion continues to be a difficulty because there seems a reluctance to request visits or possibly a lack of knowledge that the provision is available. Members of the congregation can help by alerting the Pastoral Care Team, Conveners John & Judith Hargreaves, by passing the name of anyone who may wish to take advantage of the availability of home communion Ben Roper

Mission Group The Mission Group was established as a reference group for the All Saints‟ Mission Action Plan (MAP) and is open to any member of the congregation. Its purpose is to prayerfully consider how God is guiding us into mission and to review the MAP, making suggestions about its development and progress. It has met on six occasions during the year. The Mission Group has played a key role during 2014 in considering Canon Tony‟s „Vision for 2020’ and reviewing feedback from both last year‟s APCM and ideas posted on the MAP notice board about what should be included in a new MAP. Its work resulted in a new set of themes and actions for the 2014 MAP, which were agreed by the PCC in July. The Mission Group has also piloted a six part course in November/December, entitled „Lost for Words‟. This course was designed by the Church Pastoral Aid Society to help Christians to express their faith in words and actions and was run with the support of the Diocesan Church Growth Officer, Lee Townend, who has been interested in our experience. Brenda Jackson - Mission Group Coordinator Philip Proctor - MAP Coordinator

Publicity The events programme has been varied and the publicity year started with the community Pantomime and ended with the excellent Festival of Christmas Trees. This is a much enjoyed community event and the dates are already booked for 2015. The responsibility for the publicity has been shared again this year and, I hope, has still been effective. Distributing event information and reminders by email has been useful and effective. Church events have been integrated into the Bakewell Town Diary, which is on display outside the Co- op. Events have also been publicised on www.bakewellonline.co.uk, www.wherecanwego.com , on the diocesan website and church website and distributed to lists of choirs and coach companies as necessary. Also copy has gone to all local newspapers. Church Website: The website is now regularly updated with services and coming events, and new activities added and updated when required. The website is helping to keep the church information accessible by the community and is a good information tool. As the publicity and website were well established I decided to step down and ask that other people to take over from me. A meeting was held at the end of April to discuss the way forward for the website. It was decided to establish a new, modern website and I was to stand down in September. However the establishment of the new site has predictably taken longer than envisaged and we are still awaiting the go live date. Hopefully it will be up and running early in 2015. Also all the publicity details are with Canon Tony and I hope that someone will pick up the reins of this early in 2015. Then I will concentrate on the bell ringing. Pauline Boyle

16 Attracting Visitors’ Team LEAFLETS We have kept the Tourist Information Centre and the Rutland Arms supplied with our „Visit the Church‟ leaflets The rate at which visitors take them suggests they have appeal, even if they do not all lead to visits. Visitors are often extremely complimentary about our „Church Guide‟ leaflet - when they see it. We have seen Trip Advisor comments about its invisibility. Stocks of leaflets will need replenishing soon, if funds are available. DISPLAY BOARDS These continue to be very popular with some visitors, especially those interested in the church‟s Anglo- Saxon stone work. ORGANISED VISITS We arrange tours when requested. St Anselm‟s School booked four visits as part of a medieval tour of Bakewell and a party of 27 French pupils, plus staff, booked a joint church and museum day. We showed some 45 members of a U3A „Churches and Pub Lunch‟ group round as well as a party of 20+ American visitors from Detroit. Different groups from the Townswomen‟s Guild and the Women‟s Institute booked sessions that included the church and museum. They all seem grateful and the teaming up with the museum works well. Donations are sometimes generous. HERITAGE WEEKEND We were not overwhelmed by the take-up this year. About 10 joined the Hill of History morning and afternoon tours on the Thursday – these included the churchyard and a brief glimpse inside. The three timed church tours offered on the Saturday had hardly any takers, though there was one very generous donation as a follow up. We need to re-visit our publicity. WELCOME „ROLLAWAY‟ SCREEN‟ No progress to report. We do know how grateful visitors are for the welcome they receive at one-off church events, like the Christmas Tree Festival. We do not have the resources to offer a human welcome whenever the church is open and it was hoped that a welcome screen, which could be rolled away when not needed, might help to make general visitors feel a little more valued and perhaps more generous when they leave, passing the donations box. DONATIONS BOX We still hope we might acquire a more prominent donations box, which is secure and attractive. It remains frustrating when visitors ask if we have one, because they have not noticed it. ANGLO-SAXON STONEWORK We know of no progress to report on the possible future display of the church‟s invaluable, and incredible ancient cross shafts, each a listed monument. Also the sarcophagi, the grave covers and pre-1066 stonework, in the porch and in the archway on the west wall, often go un-noticed in their jumbled and overcrowded state. This is a very rare collection and still has the potential to become a major attraction. Meanwhile the external cross shafts continue to deteriorate significantly. Ideally the church can be a place of active Christian worship in which the responsibility and value of the heritage are recognised. William Bryant, Michael Hillam

The Churchyard - Wildflowers The Yellow Rattle sown in strips, where the turf had been removed at the lower end of the churchyard, has continued to thrive and will in time help wildflowers to establish in this area. George Challenger with the help of a Lady Manners Duke of Edinburgh Award student has planted a number of container grown wildflowers and we look forward to seeing these in flower among the grasses. The student, who is volunteering with Bakewell in Bloom this year, would also be happy to help tidy-up the churchyard on a Saturday morning. Julia Zamoyski

17 Bell Ringing Band Members: Paddy Hall, Tony Westwood, Ian Sterritt, Pauline Boyle, John Boyle, Norman Allen and Chloe Arnell. Chloe is the youngest member of the band and has made very good progress this year and has rung for weddings and most Sunday services. Sunday Service Ringing joined by: John Thorpe, Linda Pelc and Jenny Pankhurst from Ashford, Giles Lacey from Hartington, and Geoff and Eileen Goodall from Tideswell and by other welcome visitors on occasions. John and Pauline Boyle also rang for Tideswell service. The bells were rung for most Sunday morning services. Special Service/Occasion Ringing: The bells were rung for Festal Evensongs, Civic Service, Remembrance Day Service, Carol Services, including S.Anselms and Lady Manners, and Christmas Tree Festival Services. They were also rung half muffled for a quarter peal of Plain Bob Triples on Thursday 2nd October, the day of the funeral of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire. Practice nights: Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm in the belfry. There have been 5 ringers in the regular band. It has been a struggle to have more than 4 on a practice night and this severely limits what can be rung. However Chloe has made good progress and can now ring plain hunt very competently. Chris Dullage joined us from Hartington, as did Giles Lacey who undertakes regular Steeple Keeping duties, especially before quarter peals and peals. New ropes were purchased for the Tenor and Treble. Recruitment: Information about ringing at All Saints appeared regularly in the „What‟s On‟ Diary of the Peak Advertiser and in the „Rural Trader‟. The editor of 'Pure Bakewell' came to the belfry and took photographs and produced an article for the winter edition. From this article one lapsed ringer has got in touch and one lady who lives near the church has expressed an interest in starting to learn. Open Tower: The Tower was open again over the Heritage Weekend Open Days in September to demonstrate the clock and bells. There was lots of interest from visitors and local residents. Visiting Bands of Ringers: 3. Ringing for approx 45-60 minutes. Weddings: 7. Ringing 20-30 minutes before and after. Peals: 1. Yorkshire Association ringers. Ringing for approx 3 hrs. Quarter Peals: 3. Ringing for approx 45 minutes. All the above ringing was notified to those on the mailing list including neighbours and church officers. A list of forthcoming ringing is available on the church notice board just inside the church and on the church website www.bakewellchurch.co.uk/comingevents. This web address may change as the new site is nearly ready. All new neighbours will be given an initial typed sheet of forthcoming ringing and details of where to find this information on the website and will be invited to join the email information mailing list. Bells have been rung at All Saints since 1616. Ringing is a service to this active church, a team activity, sociable, mentally challenging, excellent exercise (57 steps up to the ringing chamber even before you pull a rope!) and most of all fun. It will be extremely sad if ringing can no longer continue due to lack of people willing to learn this art. Hopefully 2015 will see an increase in our numbers. Pauline Boyle

After Service Coffee We have been able to have coffee after all the Sunday 11 o'clock Services. There are now 26 helpers on the Rota and we would welcome anyone who could volunteer Christel Paterson

18 Music FUN, FRIENDLY and FREE, all voices are welcome. This is our choir‟s motto, and I have to report that since last year at least three ladies and one gentleman have taken up the challenge and joined us. We still need more recruits, however, so that we can sustain the leading of the singing each Sunday and enjoy the opportunity to learn new music and enjoy singing it. Lent 2014 saw the choir taking part in an act of musical worship in which we were joined by other singers from across the county. We sang Stainer‟s Crucifixion on Palm Sunday, and particularly valued this opportunity to widen the horizons of our members and to extend the message that we are a community church whose doors are open to all. Our two soloists were Andy Parker and Alan Kirk and the organist was Geoffrey Gratton; all well known to us in the Parish Church. This year (still in planning form as I write) we will do / did a Palm Sunday service that was a series of readings, anthems and hymns, generically called the „Cross of Christ‟, which was a reflective start to Holy Week. In May, my ladies choir in Manchester sang Pergolesi‟s StabatMater and were joined by our ladies in the church choir to sing this as an act of worship in St Chad‟s Burnage in Manchester. They were accompanied by the Peak Chamber Orchestra and the resident organist, Robert Nicholls, who also played a Handel organ concerto with the orchestra. The Church Choir also joined in the Come and Sing Messiah in December as part of the Festival of Trees. It is wonderful to engage the community in this opportunity to come and sing or listen to this well known work. An excellent team of soloists, Jane Mc Neill, Lara Bienkowska, Alan Kirk and Andy Parker, were supported by Tom Corfield on the organ and the Peak Chamber Orchestra. A highlight for many was the aria, The Trumpet Shall Sound which was accompanied by Harry Jepson on the D trumpet (an exciting sound, and the one used by Handel). In addition to the Messiah, we were lucky to have a selection of live music whilst the church was open for people to look at the trees – many thanks to all those who took part. Five days later there was the Carol Service in church during which the choir sang several pieces alone. A lovely event. Someone said that “It was the best one ever!” January 2015 saw a change in our rehearsal patterns. The ladies continue to meet every Thursday at 7- 45pm and are joined by the gentlemen on alternate weeks. The aim is to extend the repertoire of the ladies since this is at present the growth section in the choir, whilst living in hope that we will continue to recruit new members in all sections , particularly male voices. The choir arranges several social events during the year and we are currently planning a Come and Share evening in the Newark for choir members and their partners. A final plea: If God has blest you with a love of singing, come and join us in the Church Choir. Glyn Davies

Flowers Thank you to everybody who has arranged flowers in church during 2014. As with previous years, some people have arranged vases on the nave or high altar for the week they requested in memory of a loved one, whilst others have offered money towards an arrangement. With the new nave altar and furniture, the focus for our Sunday worship has centred on this area and therefore the flowers prepared add to this. Where possible I have prepared a pedestal, or kept for as long as possible by renewing tired flowers, wedding pedestals that are left in church by the couple. Christmas, Easter and Harvest have seen a flurry of activity as the very small flower team is enhanced by other arrangers taking a part of the church to create designs and displays that celebrate these important festivals and make the church look beautiful. We will once again be inviting people to donate towards Easter lilies in memory of loved ones, following another successful year of doing this. It would be really good if we could attract some more arrangers of vases or pedestals during the non penitential seasons of the Church's year (Advent and Lent, when no flowers are placed in church). Support can be given if this would be something new for you, and the important thing is that this a lovely way of sharing in the life of All Saints. If you are interested in joining the arranging rota, please have a word with me, or sign up on the rota for the week or weeks you would like to do it. Any donations towards the placing of flowers are always welcome, and much appreciated, as they were during 2014. Rachel Kaunhoven 19 The Roof Appeal Following the PCC's decision to adopt the strategy outlined in the Feasibility study related to raising funds to enable urgently required major roof repair works to be programmed three working groups were established in 2013: Co-ordination Group, Communications Group and a Group to consider grant applications. The fund made significant progress over the year and, when all pledges are in, the fund will have reached an impressive total of just over £264,000. Most of the approaches to individuals have been made by Chris Shepley and Peter Stone and the success of their efforts coupled with successful grant applications and publicity has resulted in the PCC being able to initiate the Phases One and Two, renewal of the coverings to the Chancel and Nave roofs. Although there remains significant work to do including re-pointing the spire, renewal of coverings to the Vernon Chapel roof and sundry repairs to the remaining roofs. The final phase of the project is being planned with confidence that by the time contracts are to be let it can be initiated. The money is made up of: Personal giving 98,400 Gift Aid 21,300 Business donations 37,500 FofBPC 25,800 External grants 20,700 Church Commissioners 26,500 Fund Raising 18,400 Church funds 15,000 Interest 600 These figures include £20,000 of planned giving which will come in over the next 3 years Ben Roper

Christmas Tree Festival The annual Christmas Tree Festival was again held at All Saints between 11 and 21 December 2014. There were a total of 101 trees in church and a well dressing of a Christmas tree. The two large trees on either side of the high altar represented the Benefice and the various children‟s groups. There was a „Welcome tree‟ in the porch, a Prayer tree in the Prayer corner and 97 trees were decorated by various church groups, local businesses, charities and organisations. Quite a number of people took part for the first time and there has been very positive feedback. Local schools and individuals provided a welcome variety of music during the festival. „Sing along Messiah‟ was extremely well attended and the quality of the soloists was excellent. Gentlemen of Jazz were also popular and, again, extremely entertaining. The Open Door café was very busy throughout the festival (at times even running out of food!) and Jeff and Sue‟s „Festival Special‟ of a turkey and cranberry sandwich, mince pie and a drink, for the amazingly cheap price of £5, went down a storm. Whilst the festival is organised as a community event, it is always gratifying if it makes a little money for church funds and this year certainly did not disappoint. A net profit of £3,276.53 was made and will be put towards the church‟s fabric fund. The success of the event is due to all who helped during the festival in so many ways; staffing the events and the kitchen, administrative help and providing stewards and welcome. Grateful thanks to you all. We have already received enquiries about this year‟s festival! Dot Bushen, Ben Roper & Brenda Jackson

20 Mothers' Union Theme for the Year: Sowing the Future Together It has been another varied and enjoyable year, made up of interesting talks, social events, discussions, fund-raising and doing some jobs round the church. There has been sadness at saying goodbye to Meg Laird and Annie Wilson, unable to get to branch meetings any more. But there has also been gladness in welcoming Alyse Ross from her former branch and Vivien Stephenson and Jane Proctor as new members. We thank Rev. Peter Davis for agreeing to be our branch chaplain, admitting the new members, taking our Advent Eucharist and agreeing to come to the International meeting in June - perhaps he'll join! We have been privileged to listen to talks from one of our own members, from two diocesan vice- presidents, from a local minister and schoolteacher and from a pioneering priest and street pastor on their respective outreach to vulnerable people in Chesterfield. We enjoyed the Epiphany Tea, Shrove Tuesday party and a meal out in July. And we took part in a discussion about the place of religious belief in public life. We joined in a deanery quiet day, wave of prayer and outing to the flower festival at Great Longstone. And we supported the stall at the diocesan conference in October. Proceeds from the stall at the Methodist church and from our Advent meeting came to £327.45. We helped organise the coffee morning in the Town Hall in aid of our church roof fund. So this year we have been able to give £769 to MU charities. Once again we bunched up daffodils and made the simnel cake for Mothering Sunday, at which we did all the "jobs", apart from preparing the table and taking the service. Members contributed to Make a Mother's Day, the national fund-raising initiative. As Shrove Tuesday fell on our meeting day, we decided to experiment with having a tea rather than an evening meal as celebration and invited families along. A game at the beginning was designed to mix people up and after food the children tossed pancakes with vigour. Hilbre Marriott was responsible for the striking MU tree in the festival this year and we are allowed to keep it in the St. George's chapel until Candlemas. Some progress has been made in the plan to welcome baptism families. Mothers' Union members continue to be very supportive in the life of the church, helping with the cafe, the lunch club, the Women's Bible-study group, Tots and Teds, Messy Church, Open the Book and the panto. They also spend time with activities in the town and beyond and even find time to support their families! As Safe and Sound no longer accepts goods, members are encouraged to give items for the church contribution to the food bank in Buxton. Lastly I should like to thank the committee, Kath Naylor, Carol Wicksteed, Mary Chaplin and Penny Spaven for all their support and hard work this past year. Angela Bird

Card Stall The Card Stall continues to offer a range of individually cellophane-wrapped cards with envelopes and some other items such bookmarks. As well as cards for particular occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, marriage, baptism, confirmation and good wishes, there are several designs of blank cards. All are chosen for their tasteful design, popularity and good value. The cards are from several sources including MU Enterprises, Museum Selection and Tim Tiley. This year we have begun to use Eagle Cards, which have a Bible verse. Added value is generated by breaking packets of five or ten to individually wrapped single cards, and by marking up to the next convenient total. Because the stall is unattended, pricing has to make it easy to make payment in the card slot without needing change, but is always very competitive with other outlets. The sales total in 2014 was £1,691, against costs of £1,064 so the stall continues to make a useful contribution to the general funds of Bakewell Parish Church. This year some friends have kindly assisted by replenishing the display when gaps appear. Ruth Short 21 The Open Door Coffee Shop The Open Door has had a chequered year. The town has been quiet, businesses have struggled and so have we. We will need to review our opening times in winter when the Newark is really cold and sometimes we only have one or two people in. We have had three excellent spells of good custom. During well-dressing week; during the doll's house exhibition fortnight and during the Christmas tree festival. Some days we were not able to serve and wash up fast enough, in spite of serving a reduced menu. The steering group will shortly be meeting to review our way this coming year and see how we could at least give a warm feel to the Newark even if we cannot actually adequately heat it better. We also need to review equipment which has been in constant use for almost four years. We have a dedicated and committed staff who willingly give up some hours of their time every month to serve visitors (mostly) and parishioners (fewer). We meet some lovely people and gain as much from them as they do from us. We wish we were a little closer to the town as the hill puts a number of people off, but we work with what we have and we are grateful that we are able to serve the community, both resident and visiting, with what we do Pat Bryant

Walking group The Church Walking Group continues to meet in the Newark at 10-30am on the first Thursday of each month. Please feel free to join us, some people are regulars, whilst others just join us when the sun is shining and they are feeling energetic! We sometimes break the walk with a visit to a pub for a light lunch, but when the weather is better tend to take a packed lunch with us. Waterproof clothing and stout walking shoes are essential. We usually walk around the Bakewell area, and should transport be necessary share lifts which are arranged when we meet up. The aim is to walk in the region of 6 miles, and we do not attempt very challenging terrain. We are happy to walk in light rain, but have cancelled when there has been torrential rain, gales and snow. If in doubt about arrangements, please contact Kath and Rick on 01629812457 or Barbara on 01433630689. A plan for later this year is that we go on a very early morning walk to hear the dawn chorus, perhaps ending up with breakfast together. Barbara Davies

Bakewell C of E Infant School The Infant School continues to build on its many strengths and maintains high standards. We were very pleased to receive a letter stating that school was in the top 5% of schools in the country for the 2104 phonics check!! There are currently 72 children in the school in the capable hands of Mrs Tricia Outram, the Headteacher. Miss Whitehurst teaches the Year 1 class and Miss Bradshaw the Reception Class. Mrs Leighton and Mrs Outram share the teaching of the Year 2 class. They are well supported by a strong team of Teaching Assistants and at lunchtime, Midday Supervisors. Mrs Louise Parkin, the school secretary is also clerk to governors and plays an invaluable role in making sure that we fulfil all the legal requirements. A new curriculum from September 2014 giving schools more flexibility meant that school has chosen an Enterprise curriculum. Whilst continuing with all the standard subjects, children will be given skills for the future, helping to develop confidence, teamwork, initiative, communication and financial management. A recent visit by the children to the greengrocer to buy soup ingredients resulted in them getting 25% off the cost if they could work out what it was! (They did!) The development of a kitchen garden on the old Venture Hut site has resulted in a wonderful area complete with raised beds, a pumpkin patch, a pond and a storytelling corner with a special chair for the storyteller and benches for the listeners. The garden was officially opened by Lord Edward Manners just before Christmas and will be further developed with the help of a Peak Park Ranger.

22 After school clubs such as baking and gardening widen the children‟s interests further and Sports funding means that the children get specialist PE coaching weekly and an opportunity to learn how to swim. The children have also taken part in a primary school Cross Country event at Lady Manners School and the Day of Dance in Bakewell. School has a flourishing Friends group enthusiastically chaired by Bella Simpson who arranged events - a Summer Fair, 100 Club, discos, the sale of aprons and cookbooks, a colouring competition, „welcome tea and tissues‟ for new parents on their child‟s first day– the funds raised provide extras for the children- a trip to the panto and a new wooden pirate ship for the playground. The children have enjoyed services in church, also attended by their parents – at Easter and the Summer Leavers‟ Service The children joined with the Explorers to make a well dressing and decorated a tree for the Christmas Tree festival, coming to church to sing to visitors and take part in the Christingle Service. School receives visits from Canon Tony and Rev. Aron Simpson who take assemblies on a regular basis. The Open the Book team also visit to bring bible stories alive for the children. Foundation Governors (Mary Creswell, Bill Kirkland, Tony Kaunhoven, Kath Naylor) take part in the self evaluation of the school in the way it functions as a church school and make observations on Collective Worship. School is an exciting place to grow and learn and we should continue to maintain and build upon our links with it. Kath Naylor

1st Bakewell (Parish Church) Scout Group

The 2014 camping year started in May with a combine Cub and Scout Camp and Beaver Sleepover at Spitewinter, Chesterfield. The theme was HELP and involved over sixty children who enjoyed working together and helping each other through a series of challenges. They enjoyed lots of good outdoor activities, cooking and an evening sing-song.

The Scouts were active joining in with the fitness challenge over a period of weeks. They went to the pool for an inter patrol swimming competition. The challenge was completed by holding a cycle ride from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay and back.

We were very lucky in having Louise Roum – a Scout Leader from Denmark working with us during the year. This allowed the Scouts to complete their Global Challenge.

A number of Scouts have gained the Creative challenge and the entertainers badge for taking part either in performances at school, at Scouts or in regional competitions. Scouts also took part in Activation at Carsington water in June which allowed the badges for the Adventure challenge award to be handed out.

All the sections took part in the Bakewell Carnival and we won some prizes.

The Beavers completed the Furry Fred challenge and attended Beaver Bonanza, had a beaver sleepover in Hathersage, and had a World Challenge participant talk to us about her trip to Malawi. They also have been on a bike ride, completed activities in the park and made a Christmas tree for the church.

The Cubs have been swimming, learning about DIY and making things, had a Japanese evening, been cycling and completed a number of exciting activities including cooking, mini-pioneering and a „scrap- heap‟ challenge

The Group numbers continue to stay at a good level with a constant number of new entries and lots of children progressing through the sections. Mike Horrod

23 1st Bakewell (Parish Church) Brownies 2014 was a big year for 1st Bakewell Brownies celebrating 100 years of Brownies, the „Big Brownie Birthday.‟ Being part of Brownies means the girls are part of the biggest women‟s international organisation, giving members a voice for the future and putting „Girls in the Lead‟ in lots of exciting ways. Throughout the year, part of the celebration involved gaining a badge taking part in a wide range of activities such as map reading and Yoga.1st Bakewell Brownies are a very active unit both at meetings and within the local community. We are a group of 17 girls between the ages of 7-10 years. Our enthusiastic leaders and young leaders help the girls learn new skills, get active in games and gain a number of badges through the year. All these help the girls become valued members of the unit and the community. In February, we celebrated Thinking Day with 2nd Bakewell Brownies and their leaders. The girls took part in celebrating Girlguiding and they took part in crafts, games and singing as well as giving the girls chance to interact with each other and make new friends. One of our main events of the year was our fundraising event, a Coffee Morning and Jumble Sale in March. It raised money for the unit which can contribute to the buying of badges, resources such as craft materials and the trips and the annual Pack Holiday. This event got all the girls involved as they manned the stalls and interacted with local people and a number of girls did their Hostess Badge, which involved the girls serving cakes and making table ornaments. In the summer term, we had the Well Dressing which involved lots of stages from the soaking of the boards to decorating the well in this year‟s theme „Children‟s TV.‟ A big thanks to Bill and Marion Nicholls for providing the premises and also for helping us put it up in the early hours of the Saturday morning. The Well Dressing Service gives us chance to thank everyone who helped us and the Brownies learn the importance of helping others, including supporting local charities with money raised. We then went on to take part in the Carnival, this year dressed as sheep and farmers from „Shaun the Sheep.‟ In July, the girls attended a special event with 100 other Brownies, the Brownie Birthday Pow-Wow at Thornbridge Hall. Our Brownies camped in a Tipi all together and took part in teamwork activities, climbing, adventure courses and singsongs round a fire. There was a party with cake and ice-cream and even though it rained quite a bit the girls had a great time together. August Bank Holiday weekend arrived and this meant our Annual Pack Holiday and this time we went to Disley. The girls had a wonderful time, made lots of crafts and went grass sledging. We also spent the day at Lyme Park, where we saw deer, had a picnic and also went up in „the cage,‟ a tower built on the hill in the grounds. The girls gained a number of badges over the extended weekend including the Pack Holiday badge. In the autumn and winter term, we raised money for the Air Ambulance, the girls learnt about how they save lives every week. The Brownies also did their Crime Prevention Badge, with the support of local Community Police Officers. In November, the girls joined the Remembrance Parade in Bakewell attending the Church service, remembering those people who had died 100 years ago. Once December starts, it is all about Christmas. As well as crafts this year, the girls hosted a Christmas party for the parents, where Christmas Carols were sung and mince pies were shared. We also participated in the Annual Christmas Tree Festival, decorating our tree with penguins, snowmen and coloured keys. The brownies enjoyed being involved with another part of the community learning how important it is to give time to others and share ideas. Heidi Gray & Rebecca Ford

Friends of Bakewell Parish Church The FoBPC exist as an independent charity to raise funds for the benefit of the public, to help and support the PCC in the maintenance, preservation, repair and adornment of the church. Trustees: Chris Shepley (Chairman), Joanna Bunting (Secretary), Ben Roper (Treasurer), Angela Bird, Nigel Bartlett. During 2014 activities of the Friends was muted to ensure that we did not conflict with the Roof Fund Appeal. The 100 Club continues to raise about £1000 per year. Ben Roper

24 St Anne's, Over Haddon

St Anne's is a daughter church of All Saints Bakewell and is administered by All Saints Parochial Church Council. Roger Truscott is acting churchwarden with delegated responsibility for the church.

The normal pattern of services is a 10am Communion Service on the first and fourth Sundays of each month. During the period from April to October most services were taken by the Reverend Michael Gowdey, retired priest, whilst the Reverend Peter Davis, assistant priest, who came to live in the village in August, has taken most services since then. Before April, and on various occasions since, the vicar, the Reverend Tony Kaunhoven, and the curate, the Reverend Aron Simpson, have taken services.

The average number in the congregation has been around a dozen, although the numbers at Festivals has been considerably more, along with the Carol Service, which is particularly popular. The short Remembrance Sunday service, held at the village war memorial, was also very well attended (so that we ran out of service sheets!). An innovation this year was a Harvest Supper, held in the village hall during the week following the Harvest Festival service, which was a great success, attracting nearly 100 people. The blessing of the wells, at the start of the village Wells Dressing week, on the 12th of July, was also very popular, partly no doubt due to the excellent weather! In addition to regular services the church was the venue for two weddings, a baptism and a funeral during the year.

The churchyard is well maintained by Bob Foreman, a village resident. A survey has shown that a small number of gravestones are in need of work to make them safe. The cost of maintaining the churchyard is paid for by the Friends of St Anne's, which is a charity run by a sub-committee of the Over Haddon Village Hall Committee, and is the subject of a separate report.

The church building has been adequately maintained, heated and cleaned throughout the year. A new storage heater, which is functioning well, was installed in the tower. The chief problem encountered during the year was a boiler failure last winter which proved to be the result of a blocked flue. This was dealt with by a major cleaning operation, during which the remains of four dead jackdaws were discovered! The boiler has been serviced recently and found to be satisfactory. An organ check has also been carried out and, apart from a faulty key, was found to be working well. It is a pity that we no longer have an organist. Volunteers provide a regular cleaning rota and a rota for altar flowers, which maintains the attractive inside appearance of the church, as does a wider rota for window flowers and decorations at the times of festivals.

As is attested by the visitor's book a large number of people call in at the church, especially during the summer months, and express appreciation that the church appears to be much loved and has a peaceful atmosphere. With St Anne's being located in a popular Peak District village, and on the main walking route to and from Lathkil Dale, this “open church” aspect continues to be an important part of the church's mission. Roger Truscott

Friends of St Anne's, Over Haddon The Friends of St Anne's is a charity set up to assist in providing funds for the maintenance of St Anne's churchyard and church building. It operates as a sub-committee of the Over Haddon Village Hall Committee. The annual general meeting was held on the 17th November 2014. Those present included trustees Christine Chresta, Dick Foxon, Mary Hall, Suzie Mensforth, Keith Renshaw and Roger Truscott. Jo Oldfield sent his apologies. The treasurer, Keith Renshaw, reported that the charity had sufficient funds to continue its regular funding of the churchyard maintenance for the next three years, so would be able to contribute to additional church maintenance costs, if requested and approved. Suzie Mensforth said that she wished to resign from the sub-committee and a new secretary would be needed. Roger Truscott

25 Ecumenical Activities

The Association of Bakewell Christians Under David Clark's Chairmanship of the ABC Committee (made up of representatives from the Christian communities within Bakewell who meet to oversee the ongoing relationship and discuss proposals to enable development to make to the respective denominational leadership) the Building Bridges Initiative continued for a further year with renewed pledges from over 100 groups, businesses, agencies, schools and community bodies. In addition, the Bakewell at Work newsletter print run was increased in order to make this more widely available. The cost of this has been met through the continuing success of `Good News' in attracting advertising and subscriptions. Good News is a powerful witness to Christians working and sharing together within Bakewell and our thanks to the editorship of Joan Carr and contributors. The Parish church distribution team has seamlessly bridged the retirement of Tony Short, and our thanks to Tony for overseeing this. The Town Nativity was once again enjoyed and well received, despite it being a little `parky.' It enables us as Christians to witness to the meaning of Christmas is a non-threatening, yet thought provoking way. After a couple of years of thinking about it, we added to ABC outreach, in addition to the Carnival ABC Float and Carnival Service, as well as the Nativity, with a Town Passion on Good Friday. We were blessed with good weather and large crowds in Bakewell, and it was a powerful and moving witness, evoking responses from people of all ages who joined the accompanying crowd. It was a lot of hard work in the planning (and worrying), but showed great cooperation and commitment. The traditional fair of ecumenical gathering, worship, prayer, study and fellowship that is the backbone of ABC continued during 2014 for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Lent, Christian Aid Week and Week for World Peace. New ideas to keep things fresh were welcomed and we tried having our Unity Week later than January (the service was really popular, but not so the opportunities for prayer during the week); there was a really enjoyable Christian Aid lunch and talk, in addition to the street collection; and the Service for World Peace saw the opportunity for each of the members of ABC to share something. Elim Pentecostal Church in Ashbourne have had a church plant in the Medway Centre for sometime, and we gathered to share in the opening of their new church at Bakewell Station soon after the ABC AGM, when we welcomed the Revd Peter Davis as the new Chair. Pastor Ben Brown from Bakewell Elim and representatives of the church have joined ABC and we welcome them. In addition to ABC activities and gatherings, the ABC Community Leaders meet together for lunch, reflection and prayer during the year to continue our growth in relationship and be open to God's guidance on how we may continue on the road to `becoming one as we are One'. Our thanks to Jeff and Sue Marsh, our ABC representatives, in addition to the clergy. Canon Tony

Open the Book Open the Book is a national initiative, linked to the Bible Society, which shares Bible stories with Primary School children in a lively, interactive and fun way. Here in Bakewell we have an ecumenical team of some 15 storytellers, drawn from the Parish Church, the Gospel Hall and the Methodist Church in Bakewell. Three times each term we visit Bakewell Church of England Infant School, the Bakewell Methodist Junior School and Rowsley Primary School. The Parish Church has a particular responsibility for linking with the Infant School. During 2014, with the help of some impressive props and interesting costumes, we have presented stories about: The Lost Coin; Zacchaeus; Palm Sunday; David the Giant Killer; Jonah the Groaner; and the adventures of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. These have largely been based on the Lion Storyteller Bible. We believe it is important to continue to take Bible stories to children and the team has worked hard during 2014. Ruth and Tony Short, who have led Open the Book on behalf of the Parish Church for many years, have this year decided it is time for them to withdraw. We will greatly miss them, and hugely appreciate all they have done in sharing well loved Bible stories with countless children over many years. Philip Proctor & Kath Naylor

26 Holiday Fun Week Our 2014 Holiday Club was based on a Scripture Union Holiday Club called „Megamakers'. The themes for each day were as follows: Wider and wider – the invitation to follow Jesus Deeper and deeper – the trust in Jesus Stronger and stronger – the power of Jesus For ever and ever – friendship with Jesus We had the „mad professor‟ a role very well played by Tony!!!! We also built a mega machine, which when a small item was fed in at one end, we saw it grow bigger when it came out at the other end – a reminder of how God‟s love for us grows. We had all the usual fun that goes with Holiday Club – songs, games crafts and of course the important teaching of the scriptures through story and DVD. An extra exciting activity this year involved a woodwork activity, something we‟ve not been able to do for a couple of years, but always very popular. It is important in this report extend a very big thank you to all those who helped out at our „Megamakers‟ club this year. For those who helped the children with all their craft activities; for the stalwart work done in registering and giving the youngsters their refreshments; for the visit from „Boffin‟; for those who gave us a time for reflection before the fray; and for all those who worked with the children in their groups. Without all these people, we would not be able to have such a wonderful time. It was also a delight to welcome back those who are now too old for the club, but gave up their time to come and act as helpers. A final thank you, to all those visitors who joined us on our final day at our concert. Joan Carr

Bakewell Youth Café As of January 2014, Bakewell Youth Cafe was meeting regularly on a Tuesday evening in the Newark 7-9pm. The age range of the group is still 11-14years old, and had upwards of 30 young people most weeks. A smaller group of 10 year olds had shown interest in coming, having connections through Wonderzone, so a younger group was set up to run alongside the youth cafe. These both ran until July 2014. Due to lack of numbers in the leadership team and the Newark needing to be used for other purposes, the youth cafe has been unable to meet in the second half of the year. Relationships with the young people involved have continued to be maintained and strengthened through the wider deanery youth events. It was encouraging to see what God was doing with the young people attending the youth cafe, with them beginning to feel that it was space where they could be themselves and be comfortable enough to ask questions. These being general questions ranging from subjects at school to “What would Jesus think of this?” and even, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” As of now, we are exploring the best possible use of the space and time we have, to help these young people, in an encouraging and affirming way, in the hope that they might come to know Jesus for themselves. We ask for your continuing support and prayers at this time. Revd Aron

27 On Meditation / Prayer When entering Church and especially the chancel, many feel a welcome peace. Here, in peace, being close to the presence of God - when saying and doing are said and done, it‟s good to rest – find faith that‟s bigger, better, wiser than ourselves. God‟s kingdom is within us, so we‟re told - a gift that‟s free for all. Rather than dividing those who pray or meditate, let‟s share our common purpose of return to God. If prayer appeals to Him outside itself, meditation seeks unity within. For both, the same old temptations of world, flesh and devil constantly renew their opposition, but help is available and none should be discouraged. No effort towards God is wasted. We‟re assured that all accumulates to build as it were a pyramid from which, when ready, sanctity will spring. Recognized or not, this rise in the level of consciousness raises souls from sin. It‟s not much use crying over spilt milk, or asking for help once damage has been done. When prayer is dismissed as ineffective, it‟s worth considering again and again what it‟s really for. The good advice „Don‟t look for results‟ saves us from following the will of man, not God. From a world of often dubious effects, true faith turns back to Cause. Meditation? What is it? I sit and write these notes, but think of all who, knowingly or not, instinctively maintain divine connection – as simply as turning to nature. Without it, unnatural, we easily get lost. While outer worlds will ever drive us to distraction, blessed are those who find a way to unity within. Let us be thankful that Bakewell Church remembers its dedication to „All Saints‟ and continues to provide a „House of Prayer‟. John Butler

First the good news. Since the beginning of August 2005 the sales of the Bakewell Traidcraft Group have totalled £95,668. Now the not such good news. Sales for 2014 came to £9,263 of which 19% were from the stall at All Saints' Church (£1,788). It is still a substantial sum but about 10% down on 2013 and the smallest annual total for the whole period. We still have outlets at Bakewell and Hassop Roman Catholic Churches once a month, at Edensor and every Sunday at Great Longstone and Eyam, though, sadly, no longer at the Society of Friends. We supply tea, coffee and sugar sticks to the Open Door Cafe, Bakewell Methodist Church Coffee Morning, Pilsley School and Hope Valley opticians, and Traidcraft stalls appear at various local events. The Fairtrade Movement, started in the 1990's by Traidcraft, Oxfam and Christian Aid, has grown hugely and made a substantial difference to the lives of millions of people throughout the developing world. Our common humanity requires us to be fair and just in our dealings with each other. Why trade unfairly when you can trade fairly? But if we are people of faith then that is the minimum requirement. Our faith leads us to be more than simply fair, more than merely just; we should be generous, open hearted and willing to go the extra mile to help our fellow human beings. That is what Traidcraft, as a christian organisation, sets out to do. The slogan on the chocolate bars, 'this is more than just chocolate', applies to all of Traidcraft's products. This has been exemplified by the recent Fair Necessities, Appeal in which we have been encouraged to give money to support smallholder farmers and help them to grow more, earn more and eat more. All the donations received by the end of March have been matched, pound for pound, by the government. Traidcraft has been alive and well in Bakewell for more than 25 years now. Long may it continue and long may it continue to grow. Peter Bird (01629 813087 – [email protected])

28 Treasurer’s Report

These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis and are in line with the regulations and guidance issued by the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England in response to the Charities Act 2011 and the PCC. Very many thanks to Kath & Rick Naylor for their administration of the weekly envelope scheme and the banking and to John Foster for examining the accounts.

All Saints’ Parish Church, Bakewell We have accounts with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) & the Central board of finance of the Church of England (CBF). The general funds are the RBS current a/c, the RBS general deposit a/c, the Open Door current a/c & the CBF general reserve. The restricted accounts are at RBS for Bells & Organ, at both CBF & RBS for Fabric & Roof fund, there is also a small amount of miscellaneous restricted funds in the current a/c.

The General fund: a very promising situation, helped by the reduction in gas price & the refund of over payment after it was discovered that we were not being charged the contract price. Budget surplus 3,529 Receipts Capital account interest 113 Legacy, donations & refunds 4,200 Payments repairs to the building 2,980 Inspection fees 1,110 Resulting actual surplus of £3,752

The restricted accounts: the main receipts & payments this year are obviously for the roof repairs. As this is an ongoing project no problem should be perceived by the deficit in the restricted funds this year. Thanks to the Christmas tree festival and 'ride & stride' we now have a small amount in the repair fund. There is also a small amount of money restricted for 'equipment' in the general funds. The bell fund remains stable but the organ fund is empty!

St Anne’s, Over Haddon The general funds are the current account at NatWest and the reserve account at CBF. The interest from the CBF shares feeds the general reserve account but the share capital is restricted by the conditions of the legacy "absolutely for the maintenance of the fabric of St Anne's church". General Fund: not a good year resulting in a deficit situation although less than the predicted budget figure because the last oil delivery came in January 2015. Budget deficit 822 Receipts Wedding, Funeral & Memorial Fees 975 Donations in memory 20 Payments Repairs 1,537 Inspection fees 510 Resulting Actual Deficit of £1,874 The mowing of the churchyard (£1,000) was again paid directly by the Friends of St Anne's, it was hoped that they would contribute to the repairs to the heating system but to date this has not materialised. Joyce Glencross

29 All Saints' Parish Church, Bakewell Financial Statement for year ending 31st December 2014 Unrestricted Restricted 2014 2013 funds funds Total Total Receipts Voluntary receipts Giving Planned giving - gift Aided 38,804.70 5,910.00 44,714.70 40,938.21 Income tax recovered 11,754.58 10,057.78 21,812.36 20,778.02 Planned giving - not gift Aided 1,714.50 60.00 1,774.50 1,905.20 One-off donations 2,599.89 23.50 2,623.39 2,900.60 Collections in Church 3,616.26 872.71 4,488.97 5,379.93 58,489.93 16,923.99 75,413.92 71,901.96

Other voluntary receipts (note 3) 4,993.01 94,112.97 99,105.98 96,885.45

Receipts from activities for generating funds (note 4) 6,692.48 11,229.47 17,921.95 18,824.58 Wedding / Funeral fees 4,121.00 4,121.00 4,039.00

Income from investments (note 5) 911.90 553.42 1,465.32 1,180.18 Other Receipts (note 6) 2,000.00 2,000.00 180.00

Total Receipts 77,208.32 122,819.85 200,028.17 193,011.17

Payments Diocesan Share 35,079.00 35,079.00 35,697.96 charitable giving 1,405.00 919.71 2,324.71 2,662.34 Other payments (note 7) 36,941.80 139,400.03 176,341.83 87,984.87 Total Payments 73,425.80 140,319.74 213,745.54 126,345.17

Excess of Receipts over payments 3,782.52 -17,499.89 -13,717.37 66,666.00

Guide books costs returned to capital 240.00 240.00 480.00 4,022.52 -17,499.89 -13,477.37 67,146.00 Account Balance at 1st January 29,779.61 140,934.32 170,713.93 103,567.93 Designated funds Account Balance at 31st December (note 8) 33,802.13 123,434.43 157,236.56 170,713.93

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Monetary Assets Bank Accounts- Royal Bank of Scotland 10,302.81 36,134.96 46,437.77 87,580.07 CBF Accounts 23,499.32 87,299.47 110,798.79 83,133.86 33,802.13 123,434.43 157,236.56 170,713.93

Investment Assets £0.9994 3.5% War Stock (£2,100 nominal value) 2,098.74 2,098.74 £0.8054 1,691.34 £14.3818 840 Units M & G Charifund 12,080.71 12,080.71 £14.3727 12,073.07 14,179.45 14,179.45 13,764.41

knowledge the examination has been carried out in accordance with the regulations of the Charities Act 1993.

Other Assets Gift Aid not yet claimed 4,427.79 141.25 4,569.04 7,522.31 4,427.79 141.25 4,569.04 7,522.31 Liabilities Strebel Heating Technology 862.52 Tower Plumbing & heating 288.00

288.00 862.52

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Note 1 The financial statement of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis Unrestricted Restricted 2014 2013 funds funds Total Total Note 2 The changes to the funds were: General 4,022.52 621.16 4,643.68 -11,793.89 Fabric 3,310.83 3,310.83 -33,136.56 Roof -21,435.09 -21,435.09 119,561.32 Organ -5,908.07 Bell 3.21 3.21 468.92 Total 4,022.52 -17,499.89 -13,477.37 69,191.72 Note 3 Other receipts Grants 548.56 48,294.71 48,843.27 3,660.00 Visitors / Donations 3,944.45 7,929.42 11,873.87 5,323.79 Roof appeal donations 37,888.84 37,888.84 72,501.66 Friends of Bakewell Parish Church 15,400.00 Legacy 500.00 500.00 4,993.01 94,112.97 99,105.98 96,885.45 Note 4 Generating Funds Book Stall 1,690.76 1,690.76 2,294.21 Users of the Church 547.00 547.00 620.00 Open Door cafe 4,454.72 4,454.72 5,892.86 Fund Raising 11,229.47 11,229.47 10,017.51 6,692.48 11,229.47 17,921.95 18,824.58 Note 5 Income from investments Interest & Dividends 761.90 553.42 1,315.32 1,030.18 Medway Centre Lease 150.00 150.00 150.00 911.90 553.42 1,465.32 1,180.18 Note 6 Other receipts Gas Refund 2,000.00 Insurance Sale of Asset 180.00 2,000.00 180.00 Note 7 Other Payments Clergy expenses 3,608.34 3,608.34 2,863.31 Heating lighting etc 6,484.23 6,484.23 10,644.60 Insurance 6,346.70 6,346.70 5,254.02 Church Maintenance 2,056.33 2,056.33 2,405.24 Upkeep of Services 1,391.61 8,616.76 10,008.37 1,386.87 Major Projects - Roof repairs 128,310.81 128,310.81 - Other Building repairs 763.38 763.38 2,224.10 - Bell Repairs 211.86 211.86 - Kitchen 28.87 148.73 177.60 458.00 - Boilers 862.52 862.52 1,362.20 - Sound systems 162.60 162.60 - Crossing platform 1,162.69 1,162.69 32,899.26 - Organ repairs 7,032.00 - Viking-age sculptures 7,042.00 Children 251.99 251.99 359.65 Honoraria 5,470.00 5,470.00 5,540.00 Bookstall costs 1,063.97 1,063.97 1,192.00 Fund Raising costs 1,612.67 1,612.67 1,711.19 Open door costs 927.08 927.08 1,376.05 General Administration 2,772.62 499.20 3,271.82 2,913.45 Mission initiatives 2,478.87 2,478.87 1,320.93 Professional fees 1,110.00 1,110.00 36,941.80 139,400.03 176,341.83 87,984.87 Note 8 Balance of Accounts General 33,802.13 1,657.74 35,459.87 30,816.19 Fabric 3,636.31 3,636.31 325.48 Roof 114,896.30 114,896.30 136,331.39 Organ Bell 3,244.08 3,244.08 3,240.87 Total 33,802.13 123,434.43 157,236.56 170,713.93

Bakewell PCC Registered Charity 1133846 31 St Anne's Church, Over Haddon Financial Statement for year ending 31st December 2014 Unrestricted Restricted 2014 2013 funds funds Total Total Receipts Voluntary receipts Giving Planned giving - gift Aided 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,858.10 Income tax recovered 831.30 831.30 766.59 Planned giving - not gift Aided One-off donations 431.50 431.50 504.25 Collections in Church 328.54 85.00 413.54 547.93 2,991.34 85.00 3,076.34 3,676.87

Other voluntary receipts (note 3) 309.74 309.74 628.44

Receipts from activities for generating funds (note 4) 117.44 Wedding / Funeral fees 975.00 975.00 239.00

Income from investments (note 5) 1,960.02 1,960.02 1,930.07 Other Receipts (note 6)

Total Receipts 6,236.10 85.00 6,321.10 6,591.82

Payments Diocesan Share 1,464.00 1,464.00 1,878.00 Payments to charities 300.00 85.00 385.00 396.91 Other payments (note 7) 6,346.58 6,346.58 4,195.27 Total Payments 8,110.58 85.00 8,195.58 6,470.18

Excess of Receipts over payments -1,874.48 -1,874.48 121.64

Account Balance at 1st January 6,079.40 6,079.40 5,957.71 Account Balance at 31st December 4,204.92 4,204.92 6,079.40

The mowing of the churchyard has been paid by the Friends of St Anne's

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Monetary Assets Bank Accounts- Natwest 1,491.37 1,491.37 1,311.87 CBF 2,713.55 2,713.55 4,767.53 4,204.92 4,204.92 6,079.40

Investment Assets £13.3529 3800 CBF Investment Fund Shares 50,741.02 50,741.02 £12.6778 48,175.64 Investments in trust: £0.9994 Bakewell PCC - 3.5% war stock (£400) 399.76 399.76 £0.9171 322.16 399.76 50,741.02 51,140.78 48,497.80

Other Assets Gift Aid not yet claimed 538.38 538.38 743.53 538.38 538.38 743.53 Liabilities

Tower Plumbing & heating 474.00 474.00

Bakewell PCC Registered Charity No 1133846 32 St Anne's Church, Over Haddon Financial Statement for year ending 31st December 2014

Unrestricted Restricted 2014 2013 funds funds Total Total

Note 2 The changes to the funds were: -1,874.48 -1,874.48 121.64

Note 3 Other receipts Grants 51.72 Visitors / Donations 309.74 309.74 576.72 Friends of St Anne's Legacy 309.74 309.74 628.44

Note 4 Generating Funds Users of Church & Equipment Sale of cards, leaflets & teas 117.44 117.44

Note 5 Income from investments CBF Shares 1,926.98 1,926.98 1,889.36 CBF Deposit 19.04 19.04 26.71 Interest on trusts 14.00 14.00 14.00 1,960.02 1,960.02 1,930.07

Note 6 Other receipts

Note 7 Other Payments Clergy expenses 188.35 188.35 142.85 Heating, Lighting etc 2,597.90 2,597.90 2,686.78 Insurance 891.92 891.92 760.96 Church Maintenance 502.60 502.60 433.34 Upkeep of Services 71.38 71.38 69.81 Upkeep of Church Yard Repairs 1,537.43 1,537.43 General Administration 47.00 47.00 101.53 Professional fees - Inspections 510.00 510.00 6,346.58 6,346.58 4,195.27

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All Saints Church, Bakewell MISSION ACTION PLAN 2015 Version 3: March 2015

VISION - CHURCH COMMUNITY: We will continue to build a lively, thriving and loving faith community. ACTIONS WHO? BY WHEN? RAG UPDATE 1. Worship and Teaching that is Challenging and Accessible 1.1 Trial a ‘Family’ Service at 10.00am - 10.30am on the third Sunday in the Month - Ministry Team Start April 2015 to bridge the gap between Messy Church and more formal Eucharist/Liturgical A Services. 1.2 Provide a Prayer & Praise Service, ‘The Gathering’, at 5.00pm on fourth Sunday in Aron Starts 22 March A the month. 1.3 Deliver Spirituality Day to help our understanding and practice of prayer - and be Ministry Team 21st March 2015 A open to what might come out of this to further our focus on prayer.

VISION - OUTREACH: We will reach out beyond our church community to demonstrate, by our actions, God’s love as a force for good in our community and the world. WHO? BY WHEN? RAG UPDATE 2. Fresh Expressions 2.1 Michael Mitton (Diocesan Fresh Expressions Officer)to be invited to Tony To be agreed ; explore with benefice how Fresh Expressions might be applied in our 2015 context.

3. Community Needs 3.1 Hold a lunch meeting with key people in the community, including ABC Tony / Peter D/ Jeff/Philip By June 2015 churches in Bakewell, to identify specific community needs and help fill gaps in provision e.g. Credit Union, Environmental Issues, Domestic Violence, Parenting support, Debt Counselling, Good Neighbour Scheme, Food Bank, Social Housing, Youth issues etc. 3.2 Develop further ideas about how Kitchen can be used for the community. To be agreed. To be agreed

4. Wider World 4.1 Hold Palestinian Evening to receive feedback following Tony and Rachel’s Tony & Rachel By end April visit to St Matthew’s, Zababdeh. 2015 Produce practical actions in support of our link with the Church and Parish Community in Zababdeh. 4.2 Invite the Diocesan World Mission Adviser, to a benefice event / Aron By end June workshop 2015 4.3 Facilitate Garth Hewitt Concert in support of the Amos Trust - a Christian Simon Ennals March 2015 A Planning Group in place and tickets Human Rights Organisation. www.amostrust.org available on WeGot Tickets website. 4.4 Rhos Orpheus Male Voice Choir - Money raised to go to Zababdeh Pat Bryant May 2015 Children’s Summer School.

5. Communication 5.1 Identify possible opportunities or gaps on the church website as a tool for Philip By April 15 Mission and to support the MAP, including a possible Church Facebook page .

VISION - CHURCH BUILDING: We will maximise the potential of the church building for worship, ministry and outreach

6.1 PCC to identify a number of ideas/themes for developing the church PCC By April 2015 building.

6.2 Initiate an independent review of potential for the church building. PCC (Possible small working By June 2015 Stage one: invite John Brigg (Chester Diocese) to visit and express views group to be set up) on potential; invite Gareth Greenwood (Derby Diocese) to visit and express views on potential. 6.3 Ideas to be developed re a Benefice Office located in All Saints Church To be agreed . To be agreed Building as part of 6.1. This to be initiated by a project to help identify the admin needs of the benefice.

6.4 Produce priorities and timescales for action in developing the space at Tony By October west end of the church building to provide information about the 2015 Christian Faith and the history and life of All Saints, including the relocating of the font.

VERSION3: March2015 Restoring Hope Conference The Derby Diocesan Church Growth Conference at Swanwick 22nd-24th September 2014 – attended from All Saints by: Ben Roper; Brenda Jackson; Philip Proctor & The Clergy. The Conference over the three days was divided into sessions that considered: Setting Vision- from here to there; Church Growth and Mission; Leadership in Growing Churches; Mission Shaped Church; S haring the Good News Jesus and Mission.

The KEY to church growth is deciding whether as a church our main priority is for maintenance or for growth (ie do we just want to preserve things as they have always been, gear our worship mainly to the existing congregation OR are we committed to engaging with those who are not yet church members, and willing to make some changes to those approaches and traditions that may be a barrier to growth?). The conference input reminded us: `The church today should be a mixed economy of the traditional and the contemporary’ Archbishop Rowan and ‘People make myriad choices and they will do the same with worship. They will pick and choose services that best suit them and their family.’ A Quote from conference: “The Church has a point and the point isn’t the Church” The conference was clear about what mission is - it is God’s Mission involving Outreach (Evangelism and seeing people come to faith) and seeing growth not only in terms of numbers but also in depth of our understanding and our impact on our community and world. Quote from conference about sharing our faith and what excites us about the gospel: “ You can’t give what you haven’t got’ There was a lot of energy, good humour and thoughtfulness throughout the conference - but the bottom line was clear: Are we content to simply manage the decline in church attendance or are we motivated enough by our faith and committed enough to mission and church growth to take on a mind-set change? We need to be honest in our answer! The call of God is to bring Christ to every person within our community and we should not just settle for the number of people we have within our church community, but to reach out and search for the lost. Our Parish MAP has recognised the 3 facets of growth identified in the Derby Diocesan Vision Statement of growing in spiritual depth, in numbers and in the impact on the communities of Derbyshire and we have very sound reasons for pressing ahead with all the things that our MAP identifies. The Conference also reinforced what we have been saying about the importance of prayer. The necessity of pruning in order to achieve growth is one of the things that left an impression with those attending the Conference? For All Saints: Where can we create space for radical new forms of worship? How can we include young people more on Sundays, and encourage them to act as welcomers alongside adults? Outreach idea- The creation of a church pub quiz team to open up new opportunities to informally share our faith in participating in town pub quizzes. Why are you a Christian? To be answered in not more than three sentences. Review our Welcome provision beyond the obvious. Where will the conflict of change be? Preparing for it. The importance of focusing on evangelism and building up confidence through the `Lost for Words' Course; preaching etc. Finding out what God is doing in the parish and joining in- a suitable starting point for carrying forward the essence of the Conference. Canon Tony with input from our Conference delegates