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Thank you to all our generous page sponsors October 2020 Printed: 55p monthly Printed on 100% recycled paper. or download from the website Vicar: Revd Cait Walker COMMUNITY CONTACTS IN MOTTRAM PARISH Mottram The Vicarage, 30a Broadbottom Rd. Mottram, Hyde, 01457 762268 Mottram Primary School Neighbourhood Police Parish 01457 763368 0161 856 9484 [email protected] [email protected] Police (non emergency) Broadbottom Primary School 0161 872 5050 www.mottramparish.org.uk 01457 762382 Tameside Council [email protected] the Church of in Mottram Parish, serving the communities of www.tameside.gov.uk Arundale Primary School Mottram, Broadbottom and East Councillor Janet Cooper 01457 762328 together “seeking to know Christ and to make Christ known” 01457 763319 [email protected] OUR MAIN SUNDAY WORSHIP IS AT 10.30am (Important - see P 13) Longdendale Town Council 0161 342 2346 St. Michael & All Angels, Warhill, via Church Brow, Mottram, SK14 6JL Longdendale Pre-school in Mottram Member of Parliament 07594 640487 Jonathan Reynolds MP, 0161 367 8077 Broadbottom Pre-school USEFUL CHURCH CONTACTS IN MOTTRAM PARISH [email protected] 01457 764423 Churchwardens Weddings Tameside Local Studies & Archives

David Russell 01457 765165 Margaret Taylor 0161 494 8071 0161 342 4242 Mottram Brownies Dejan Melovic 07763962477 Pastoral Visiting Coordinators 07928 575865 Hattersley Library, in the Hub Readers Mottram Guides & Rainbows Christine Brandreth 01457 238268 0161 342 2552 07884 183129, 07921266168 John Walker (Emeritus) 01457 763292 Kath Higgins 01457 765690 Allen Standeven (Emeritus) Broadbottom Brownies Christine Kershaw 01457 765350 01457 857331 07884 006484 Friends of Mottram Parish Church email [email protected] Broadbottom & Mottram Ian Roebuck 01457 763179 PCC Secretary Safeguarding Coordinator Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Kate Best 01457 857248 07912 387358 The Magdalene Centre Claire Bibby 01457 763758 PCC Treasurer secure email: Broadbottom - see back cover. Brian Seaborn 0161 336 8089 [email protected] Longdendale Women’s Institute 01457 763319, 01457 766517 Parish Administrator Funeral coordinator

Juliet Edwards 07935 498208 Kate Best 01457 857248 ETHEROW CENTRE Still open Prayer Contact Organists during the Allen Standeven 01457 857331 John Brandreth 01457 238268 BROADBOTTOM Coronavrus email [email protected] Nigel Crookall 0161 338 6790 Providing sport and leisure activities crisis. Children’s Work Coordinator for people with disabilities. Friends of Mottram Parish Church See page 4 Pat Hall 01457 861827 Hire our large indoor arena.

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Editor: Polly Brown 01457 865278 [email protected] or Contact Janis Bond on Website: www.broadbottomvillage.com [email protected] 01457 763504 Distribution: Adrian Davis 01457 764727 Advertising: Chris Poyser 0161 3660931 Subscriptions Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 17 [email protected] [email protected] www.mottramparish.org.uk Let’s Pray The Vicar Writes

Hope With acknowledgements to In ancient times, people feared what they did not Christian Aid understand. Today, we tend to believe in the power of A prayer for times of isolation science to explain the unexplained and if it can’t, we stake our faith that it will do in the near future. Ancient peoples ‘For I am convinced that neither particularly feared what hid or lurked in the gaps between solid realities, death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, but, are we so much advanced from our ancestors? Do we really protect nor things present, nor things to ourselves from the between with our reason? How many of us really close

come… will be able to separate us gaps in curtains or cupboard doors because it looks tidy? Or is that just from the love of God in Christ Jesus what we tell ourselves? Parish Prayer Rota our Lord.’ (Romans 8:38-39) Presently, we are caught in between times. When Covid 19 hit the front Month by month, we invite God of heaven and earth, in these pages in this country, we found ourselves in an era of ‘emergency re- you to pray with us for all the times of isolation, apart from loved sponse’, there were strict rules and the majority believed and trusted in residents of the parish, asking ones, distant from friends, away them. Ahead of us, is an ‘emerging normal’, some talk of ‘getting back to normal’, others feel there will be a ‘new normal’, but we are not there for God’s blessing or healing from neighbours, thank you that yet. We live in the unknown, our scientists and governments have not touch wherever it is needed. there is nothing in all of creation, been able to offer us the solid reasoning, we have so long used to protect October 2020 not even coronavirus, that is able to ourselves form fear. This is uncharted territory. This fear is on such a separate us from your love. great scale; not just affecting our church, our community or even our Ashworth Lane country, but the world and there seems to be such uncertainty as to the Gray Close duration of this threat. A Prayer for Pearl Way Bible Sunday How does this affect our church community? Anxiety rises, motivation Clough End Road 25 October 2020 declines and old weaknesses and conflicts reemerge. It all sounds so dismal, but perhaps this is a time to reevaluate; to ask what it is that we Broadbent Grove “Lord, for the word, the word hold as the certainty in our lives; the solid reality in a time where Ball Walk everything feels so insecure. As Christians, we have certainty – Jesus’ Deerwood Vale of life which fires us, promise that he will never leave us. He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell with speaks to our hearts, and Webb Walk us at all times and we must remember that he stands with us, in body, in sets our souls ablaze, the hands, hearts and minds of those who love him. Webb Grove teaches and trains, rebukes Bunkers Hill Road So, when anxiety rises, when we cannot see a way forward, when all us and inspires us: feels so impossible, look to God. Look to the hands and feet, the scars Bretland Gardens Lord of the word, receive visible and invisible in the body of Christ besides us and know that he Bowden Close stands amongst us. We may not be able physically hold one another your people’s praise.” when fear is so close, but we can strengthen and encourage one another.

“Love your neighbour From Timothy Dudley-Smith’s hymn Allow yourself to be held in the arms of the Spirit. ‘Lord for the Years’ God promises never to leave us. Therefore, if you cannot look forward as yourself” with confidence, look up with certainty, but don’t just take my word for it.

If you are looking for the solid proof that offers great hope and protection from these in between times, look to the scriptures. Overleaf are a few to start you off, but let me know others that give you strength.

Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 1 October 2020 page 16 Mottram Parish Magazine www.mottramparish.org.uk sponsored by The Friends of Mottram Church Sponsored by Alf & Sue Wilkinson www.mottramparish.org.uk Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or for- Registers and Records sake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 Contacts for arranging Flying Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” baptisms, thanksgivings, The weddings, wedding blessings Joshua 1:5 Flag No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with and funerals can be found Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. inside the front cover. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he Wednesday 23 September 2020 has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Celebrating the induction Joshua 1:9 Funerals of Rev. Cait Walker

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Thursday 1 October 2020 Isaiah 41:10 Birthday memories of Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Joan Robinson Deuteronomy 4:31

For the Lord your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or for- Wednesday get the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them. Would you like a flag flying for a Matthew 28:20 9 September 2020 special occasion or anniversary, …And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Margaret Clayton Psalm 118:6 or just to say ‘thank you’? The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Contact Tony Kershaw on Hebrews 4:16 Wednesday 01457 765350 or Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive [email protected] mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 16 September 2020 or https:// Romans 8:28 Harry Robertson www.mottramparish.org.uk/ And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for occasions/flag those who are called according to his purpose. Philippians 4:6-7 Thursday We will fly the flag and put the Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with dedication on the flag page thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which 24 September 2020 (Registers and Records). surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Oliver Stokes 2 Timothy 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. The cost is £15, which goes Isaiah 55:7 towards the upkeep of the Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him re- building and the work of the turn to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will In God's word I will church. abundantly pardon. Isaiah 41:17 rejoice: in the Lord's You can see who it is flying for When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is by visiting the flag page on the parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake word will I comfort me. parish website at them. - Psalm 56 www.mottramparish.org.uk Psalm 27:10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.

October 2020 page 2 Mottram Parish Magazine Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 15 www.mottramparish.org.uk sponsored in memory of Ernest Nash www.mottramparish.org.uk Sponsored in memory of Ernest Nash Harvest Festival NOTICE BOARD

Community Groups and Charities You can make use of our notice boards - it’s free! Contact the magazine editor - details inside the front cover. Deadline for the November issue is Monday 19th October. The magazine will be in church and online on Sunday 25th October.

The Etherow Centre, Broadbottom You are invited to sponsor an exciting new project to turn the crumbling Etherow Centre Stables roof into a sustainable Green Beacon for the surrounding area and wildlife. The roof currently protects the Haywill Animal Rescue and Therapy Centre. (Charity Registration No. 1015489)

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th Our Harvest Service will be on Sunday 4 October at Tameside South & Longdendale Foodbank

10.30am. Hattersley Baptist Church

We usually donate all gifts to the Carpenter’s Arms, but Melandra Crescent, Hattersley, SK14 3RB PHONE 07901 786905 due to Covid-19 they are currently closed. WEBSITE http://tamesidesouthlongdendale.foodbank.org.uk EMAIL [email protected]

So this year our gifts will be donated to the Foodbank. Foodbank Centres opening times They would be delighted to receive gifts of Hattersley Baptist Church Melandra Crescent, Hattersley SK14 3RB non-perishable goods, tinned goods, and toiletries. Fridays 2 - 3pm St Mary's Church Market St, SK14 8NE (Please note - non-perishables only. The fruit in the Mondays 11:00 - 12:00 (or call 07709 098068) picture is to illustrate thanksgiving for the harvest.) Grafton Centre Grafton St, Hyde SK14 2AX Wednesdays 2 - 3pm

Please bring your contributions in carrier bags with There is now a box in church for donations of groceries. handles. There is also a box in Tesco, Hattersley. Donations of money can be made at https://www.givey.com/ tamesidesouthlongdendalefoodbankltd

Gifts from our Harvest Festival on Sunday 4th October will go to the Foodbank - see page 14.

Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 3 October 2020 page 14 Mottram Parish Magazine www.mottramparish.org.uk sponsored by Sheila Crossley www.mottramparish.org.uk NOTICES Church Services Church Services (CONTINUED) and important update See Page 13 St Michael and All Angels Sunday 4th October 8.30am Holy Communion

10.30am Harvest Service (see overleaf) Parish Magazine

Now that church is open again Sunday 11th October 8.30am Holy Communion for Sunday services we will be 10.30am Holy Communion photocopying the magazine again, and leaving copies at the Sunday 18th October 8.30am Holy Communion back of church.

10.30am Holy Communion

Delivery is still a problem, so if you wish to take a copy for a Sunday 25th October 8.30am Holy Communion neighbour, please do so. 10.30am Holy Communion

You can sign up for a regular e-news bulletin at IMPORTANT UPDATE https://mottramparish.org.uk/ We had 50 people in church the other Sunday - and it's great news intouch/mailing that the church family is keen to get together! However, this is the The Parish website is at maximum number that we can accommodate at the moment whilst www.mottramparish.org.uk maintaining social distancing.

It may be possible to fit more people in safely, but that will take Prayer Groups some time and careful consideration.

The monthly prayer meeting at The job of booking us all in is quite complex and demanding, Betty Gadd's home, and the especially as the numbers wanting to attend increase. So we've come weekly meeting in church have up with a few simple ways we can all help Kate Best with this:

been amalgamated, and are now If you have attended two or three times, you may be asked to stand taking the form of fortnightly down for a week, to allow someone else to join us. 'virtual' prayer group meetings Remember - the deadline for booking for the coming Sunday is in cyberspace! Thursday. If you phone after this, you will be allocated a seat for the Please send any personal prayer following Sunday.

requests by email to: Please do not try to book for more than two Sundays in advance. [email protected]

or you can telephone To reduce the number of phone calls to Kate, if you are able, please Allen Standeven 01457 857331 contact her by email [email protected] before or Tony Kershaw 01457 765350 Thursday, and she will get back to you as soon as possible.

All requests are held in strict Please do not send texts to her landline, and leave only one confidence and are not shared message - she will get back to you! outside the prayer group. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

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October 2020 page 12 Mottram Parish Magazine Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 5 www.mottramparish.org.uk www.mottramparish.org.uk sponsored in memory of Roy Frost Church News In the Frame (continued) He was a prolific peal composer, 23rd September 2020 finding Treble Bob a most flexible Induction of the Reverend Cait Walker method for peal ringing and rang as vicar of St Michael and All Angels 85 peals from 5000 to 10000 changes, mainly on 7-12 bells. Mottram-in-Longdendale William Harrison rose to become a Member of the Ancient Society of College Youths - the oldest bell- ringing society in the world.

The unique monumental tribute to William Harrison in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels, Mottram was paid for by volunteer subscriptions, with an unveiling ceremony by Jasper Snowdon.

It is appropriate at this point to pay special tribute and thanks to the extensive written records of

The service of Institution and Induction accounts of bell ringing meetings, written articles in the Ringing World for Rev Cait Walker took place in church on and other bell ringing publications, books, historic Peal records and Wednesday 23rd September at 7pm, with Bishop Mark Tanner, Peal boards, other stone carvings and decorations, and the accurate and extensive recording of archive material about bell ringing in many Archdeacon Ian Bishop and Rural Dean Helen Scarisbrick. formats, largely by volunteers, that has enabled us to glimpse more You can now view the first cut of the video on YouTube. Just about the role of bells in the community and the life and times of bell type the link below into your browser: ringers and bell ringing. https://www.mottramparish.org.uk/vicar I am continuing my research on hand bell ringing in the area,

including in the life of William Harrison.

We're very grateful Is there another monument like this elsewhere nationally, or indeed to Maurice Hughes for internationally? I dare to suggest not. recording the service - Have a look for yourself and you this first cut just decide! includes footage from Carole Hallam one of his two

cameras - he will be working over the next Does anyone have any interesting memories few days to produce a or information about ringing in the locality? DVD incorporating Please contact Polly (editor -contact details both recordings. inside front cover) in the first instance and she will pass it on to Carole.

October 2020 page 6 Mottram Parish Magazine Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 11 sponsored by Jack & Sandra Kenworthy www.mottramparish.org.uk www.mottramparish.org.uk In the Frame Church News (continued) An occasional series about the bells of Mottram Parish Church More photos of Rev. Cait’s Induction Service

Big Bells, Little Bells!

The Bell Ringer’s Grave

St Michael & All Angels

A tribute in stone masonry to bell ringer William Harrison can be found in the churchyard of Mottram Parish Church.

I know that there is much affection in the bell ringing community for the heritage of the bells and role played in the community by bell Rev Cait with sons Elijah & Reuben (L-R) Bishop Mark, Archdeacon Ian, ringing in Mottram. Rural Dean Helen and Rev Cait

This churchyard monument and the fine stone carvings are in extremely good condition Sunday 6th September 2020 despite their exposed prominence on a hilltop location kindly over- looking Greater and surrounding area - I think Liverpool 25TH ANNIVERSARY may be seen on a clear day. The craftsmanship brings together the Allen Standeven importance of both little bells and big bells in the life of William Harrison of Mottram. It also emphasises the significance of hand bell This morning, after our ringing in the area at the time, which may be underestimated today. service, David was pleased to present a gift and a card to We are continuing to research the life of William Allen on the occasion of the 25th Harrison. This short article does not do justice to Anniversary of his licensing in him as ‘a most advanced and popular composer’ Derby Diocese. and no doubt further information will be forth-

coming. We're so grateful to Allen for his long service - the last nine years of

Written records and information centre mainly on which have been here in Mottram Parish, He has worked alongside the achievements of William Harrison as a church fellow Reader John Walker and Revs Philip Burrows and James Halstead. He's been a great support to the church during the vacancy bell ringer. and the Covid 19 Lockdown, working with David to produce the He was instrumental in establishing ringing Reading Plan that has kept us engaged with the scriptures over the bands at Hyde and , and was past few months. recognised for his patience; encouraging teaching of all ages, constructing compositions He and Julie are now looking forward first to a holiday, then to "taking and especially teaching young people the a step back", having planned to retire almost a year ago! He'll be di- practical aspects of campanology. William viding his time between Mottram and Glossop, at the Elim Christian Harrison was orphaned at an early age, and was a shoemaker by Centre, much closer to their home. trade. He rang at 19 local churches including Mottram, Glossop, Hyde, Allen has asked us to thank you all for your many good wishes and Ashton-under-Lyne and Saddleworth. (continued overleaf) the present he received. October 2020 page 10 Mottram Parish Magazine October 2020 page 7 Sponsored by John & Ann Thomas www.mottramparish.org.uk Mottram Parish Magazine www.mottramparish.org.uk From Chester Diocesan News A Message from Action Fraud

A very nasty, unsettling, scam email is doing the The martyrdom of seven Melanesian rounds – here’s what to do if you get it. Brothers in 2003 sent shockwaves through the world church. This nasty email is going to work and home addresses; it threatens to humiliate people who have Attempting to make peace in a violent allegedly been watching online pornography unless a conflict on the island of Guadalcanal, ransom is paid. What makes it particularly disturbing Brothers Nathaniel Sado, Robin Lindsay, is that the email contains a password that may have Francis Tofi, Alfred Hill, Ini Paratabatu, been associated with the recipient’s email address at some time. We believe that Patteson Gatu, and Tony Sirihi were this is because the attackers have obtained large numbers of email addresses and brutally killed. Today, we still remember passwords from data breaches of companies, via the dark web. They are using these to try to frighten internet users into paying a ransom for a fake video. their sacrifice and reflect on what their example teaches us about Christian This is a scam and we advise the following: discipleship in the modern world. · Don’t be pressured: paying only highlights that you feel vulnerable and you Chester Cathedral has re-dedicated one of may be targeted again. The police advise that you do not pay criminals. its chapels to commemorate the lives and · Change your password immediately and reset it on any other accounts that examples of Christian martyrs from down you’ve used the same password for. Use a strong and separate password for each the centuries. account. Where possible, enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). · Do not email the fraudsters back. In recognition of the long-standing link between the Diocese of · Update your anti-virus software and operating systems regularly. Chester and the Anglican Church of Melanesia, an icon of the seven · If you have received one of these emails and paid any money, report it to brothers has been installed in the chapel, together with an altar cross your local police force. If you have not paid, report it as a phishing attempt to made by the brothers themselves. The icon was painted by the Revd Action Fraud · More information and guidance at www.actionfraud.police.uk Christopher Perrins, and funded by local Companions of the Melanesian Brotherhood. ( Two days ago, I was surprised to get one of these attempts at email blackmail - a real beauty - and immediately reported it to Action Fraud. The icon was received at Chester Cathedral on 7 September, with a Some large and reputable companies - Linkedin, Cafepress and short service of prayer and blessing. MyHeritage among others, have suffered huge data breaches in the past Pictured are (left to and the stolen information has been sold on to cyber criminals. right): John Freeman If you want to check if your email credentials have been exposed you can (Companion), Mark visit Have I been pwned? https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Tanner (the new But you should change your email password regularly anyway.

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