Issue Number 459 May 2019

From Revd Nicholas Mercer The tragic events at Notre Dame Cathedral captured the attention of the Western World as we all stopped and watched the flames destroy the roof of the eight hundred year Cathedral. OUR MISSION In a peculiar way, it seemed an appropriate metaphor for Holy Week A community seeking to live well with God, when we remember the death and destruction of our Lord alongside gathered around Jesus Christ in prayer and fellowship, his Resurrection three days later. We know that the Cathedral will and committed to welcome, worship and witness. rise again from the ashes just as our Lord rose again from the tomb over two thousand years ago.

The Church Office One interesting part of the discourse was the discussion which Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL emerged about the evolution of our churches. We were reminded of 01756 710238 the fire in York Minster in 1984 and the beautifully restored south [email protected] transept today. It is also interesting to hear that there have been many fires throughout the centuries at York Minster and that the The Rector church is always evolving. It all seemed so relevant to Bolton Priory The Rectory, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL which emerged from the ravages of the Reformation to the beautiful 01756 710326 church we have today. As we now consider our own improvements, it [email protected] reminds us that we too are in a process of evolution. Website However, the other unexpected aspect of the Notre Dame fire was www.boltonpriory.church the public discourse that emerged about our faith and its place in the life of the nation. Admittedly, Notre Dame is the national Church of SUNDAY France but the desolation felt at its loss showed that France, despite 08.00 Holy Communion its secular Constitution, is still a sacred society at heart. Furthermore, 09.15 Liquid Family Worship First Sunday of month the people clearly want the Church in their midst and Christianity to play a part in the life of the State, even if they live secular lives 10.30 Sung Eucharist themselves. This public discourse is a valuable reminder to all church goers about the role of the Church in our lives. Like France, we have our National WEDNESDAY Church but we also have our own Church here in Bolton Abbey. This 10.00 Holy Communion is something we treasure and wish to preserve at the heart of our community. We too are a sacred community and this treasure is 18.45 Choir Practice something we too wish to preserve, not only for our generation, but for generations to come. All regular services are according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), except In this Eastertide, when we remember the death and Resurrection of for the Family service, an informal service for young and old. our Lord, let us also remember his bride, the Church, here on Earth. WEDDINGS and BAPTISMS: By arrangement via the Church Office. Nicholas 1 2

BLESSING OF THE LAMBS PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL , 07 APRIL 2019 Our new Rector, Revd Nicholas The Annual Parish Church Council AGM was chaired by our new Mercer, conducted his first Rector, Nicholas. Matt Hey and Paul Middleton, who had been re- Blessing of the Lambs service on elected as our Churchwardens, then made three presentations. Firstly Sunday 14 April 2019, when we to Stephen Murgatroyd for all his help over the years leading the celebrated the role of our local team of Sidesmen, to Lionel Goodenough for all his unsung work in farming community in nurturing preparing signage and lastly to Margaret Cody for all her help and God’s creation, and in particular expertise during the interregnum. the many flocks of sheep and We then went on to the Annual Meeting of the Parishioners. The lambs in our parish. The service new Rector naturally had not done a report but thanked everyone was well attended by several for the overwhelming welcome that he and his family had received. generations from each family James Laycock has retired and Jill Holme and Lorna Heatley were present. elected on to the PCC for three years. I am sure they will be warmly Nicholas himself is very familiar welcomed and enjoy the ‘experience’. with sheep farming communities. All the statuary reports had been received and it was noted that His previous parish, the Falkland Rosemarie Fisher had replaced Margaret Cody as Electoral Roll Islands, has 3,000 humans and officer. The Parish Reports were next and because of the retirement 500,000 sheep! of Stephen Murgatroyd, Susan Whitaker is to be the leader of the Sidesmen Team. Jean Crawford has kindly taken over the Safeguarding policy. All Sidesmen were re-elected for one year and Barry Cody and Susan Barker offered to be Deputy Churchwardens for one year. Tim Barker was elected as independent examiner; he is the son of our previous independent examiner, Alan Barker, who will be able to keep a fatherly eye. Liz Higgins very kindly gave a vote of thanks to the Churchwardens, Administrator, Treasurer and PCC Secretary; not forgetting the Verger and his deputy for all their hard work during the interregnum. After the congregation had left we then had the formal PCC meeting where Nicholas proposed we had six meetings a year instead of ten.

On this basis all the dates were agreed, these are on the notice Thank you once again to Andy board together with the new Parish list. and Lucy Carr, with the able It was then time for Nicholas to go home and have a well deserved assistance of Matt Hey, for lunch. His first full day consisted of early Communion, Liquid ‘lending’ us their week old lambs Worship, Sung Eucharist and three meetings: What a Baptism of and their mum Tallulah who Fire!!! behaved impeccably throughout

the service. Sandra Stubbs, PCC Secretary

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BARBARA HOBBS RIP Barbara was kind and generous. If there were any charity appeals Barbara would be sure to get her cheque book out; she made coffee on Sunday mornings and for meetings; she laundered the Priory towels; while she could still drive she was always ready to give people lifts. Barbara was a member of the Priory Welcome team. She belonged to several clubs and societies and was out at meetings almost every evening: musical concerts in Ilkley and Bradford, plays at Ilkley Playhouse, the History Society, the Geological Society, Ilkley Naturalist Society and probably others that I don’t know about. She loved doing the Telegraph cryptic crossword and won the prize for the weekend Barbara with Liz and Simon at crossword more than once. She was an intelligent and very busy woman. However, when Barbara started having falls two years ago her life changed drastically. She could no longer drive but managed to continue living in her flat with the help of many friends who did her shopping for her and brought her to church. But a few months ago she realised that she was so frail that she needed constant care and reluctantly went into a home. With no relatives apart from her brother-in-law, Barbara’s ‘family’ was the Priory community whose love for her was shown by the large numbers who came to her funeral. Wearing bright clothes, as Barbara had requested, they made it not only a moving, but also a festive, occasion. She would have loved it! Liz Higgins

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ORGAN RECITAL BY DR ROGER WILLIAMS, MBE Arabesque: Postlude L Vierne 1870-1937 A timely tribute to the THE PRIORY CHURCH FRIDAY 31 MAY, 19.30 TO 21.00 parishioners of Notre Dame in Paris (of which Vierne was a ADMISSION £10 ON THE DOOR celebrated organist) after the devastating fire earlier this year. The first is a slow and beautifully calibrated cantilena, while the second, Roger was born in Swansea but educated in Yorkshire, Cardiff as its title suggests, is more active and works up to a fine climax. University, Goldsmiths’ College, University of London and King’s Chorale Preludes on: O wie armen Sünder Herzlich tut BWV 727 College, Cambridge. Organist, harpsichordist, conductor, composer J S Bach 1685-1750, O Mensch bewein H.Walcha 1907-1991 and singer, his distinguished career encompasses work with the BBC Singers, performances at many London concert venues, and as Chorus Though blind, Walcha recorded the complete organ works of Master to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. After retiring from J.S.Bach. The two Chorale Preludes, either side of the ‘Passion’ the post of Master of Chapel and Ceremonial Music at the University Chorale by Bach, explore a distinctive colourful organ sound. of Aberdeen, he is now the Music Director and Organist to the Sortie in E Flat: L J Lefebure-Wely 1817-69 A frankly enjoyable piece, Cathedral Church of St Machar in Old Aberdeen and Music Adviser to more redolent of the circus than the cathedral, but none the worse the National Trust for Scotland. He was appointed MBE for services to for that! music in 2009. Recent recitals include St Stephan’s Cathedral Vienna, Tim Raymond and Paisley Abbey. In November he will make his debut in Russia in St Petersburg. Roger’s typically thoughtful and wide-ranging THY KINGDOM COME : THE 2019 DIOCESAN EVENT programme, below with brief excerpts from his notes, contains a ; Sunday 02 June 15.30 Marian theme, appropriate to the Priory. Bishop Nick and Dean John are pleased Ave Maris Stella: J Titelouze 1563-1635 ‘Hail, O Star that pointest to invite you to this year’s diocesan Thy Towards the port of heaven’. Verses designed to go in alternation Kingdom Come event which takes place with this ninth century hymn. at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday 02 June Suite of Scottish Dances: Anon 16th century arr. R B Williams at 15.30. Tunes with textures built up from added drones and harmonies. This is in the period between Ascension The Flowering Cross 2019: T Raymond b.1953 A first performance of Day and Pentecost when we are the second in a planned cycle of pieces based on the traditional Irish encouraged to pray for the church’s Lament of the Three Marys, the first instalment being premièred growth. It is a great opportunity to pray for the working out of the earlier this month at Buxtehude’s old church in Helsingborg, Sweden diocesan vision and strategy, Maturing in Christ, as well as spiritual by its organist, George Chittenden. (TR) and numerical growth generally. Adagio: Albinoni 1671-1751 Giazotto 1920-98 Albinoni’s tune is wonderfully evocative, and fully deserves its glorious setting. The event will include a liturgical gathering and then a more relaxed INTERVAL opportunity to engage with prayer stations and pilgrimage trails in Sancta Maria: J Dunstable c.1390-1453 The key figure in the and around the Cathedral. The prayer stations are being created by transition from medieval to renaissance periods, this English deaneries across the whole diocese. composer writes predominantly in three part textures presenting After a short closing act of worship, refreshments will be served from sweet-toned chord progressions which influenced both his 16.30. continental contemporaries and subsequent composers. If anyone is interested please contact Farewell to Stromness: P Maxwell Davies 1934-2016 Originally for Anna Hartley 0797 214 6177 piano, this evocative piece fits beautifully on the organ. 7 8

THE WEDNESDAY NIGHTERS Bolton Abbey Village Hall 19.30 On Wednesday 01 May Mike Dixon will give a talk and power point presentation entitled ‘Ilkley and the Water Cure’. Then on 05 June Gabby Robertshaw will talk and make a power point presentation entitled ‘Bettys 1919– 2019’. Bettys was founded by Frederick Belmont, a Swiss baker and confectioner who came to England in search of opportunities to develop his craft skills. He opened his first Cafe Tea Rooms in Harrogate in 1919 and named it Bettys; the reason Frederick Belmont why remains a mystery to this Founder of Betty’s day. Tea and cakes are served after the talk. Entrance is free, and we hold a raffle to cover our costs. Do come and join us. Everyone is very welcome. BOLTON ABBEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE If you would like to learn how to make paper flowers, please come and join us at 7.30 on Tuesday 21 May at Bolton Abbey Village Hall when Many Hands from Silsden will be showing us what to do. If you are interested in joining Bolton Abbey WI, please contact Margy Stockdale on 01756 720677 or just come along for a taste of what happens during our meetings. BOOKING BOLTON ABBEY VILLAGE HALL If you are interested in booking the hall please either email, [email protected] or ring 01756 710587. 9 10

MAY 31 Friday 19.30 Organ Recital, Dr Roger Williams 01 Wednesday St Philip and St James JUNE 19.30 The Wednesday Nighters 02 SUNDAY EASTER 7 03 Friday 14.00 Marriage of Toby Iles and 09.15 Liquid Family Service Anna Simpson 12.30 Holy Baptism, Henry Peter Smith 04 Saturday 09.15 Meeting for those wishing to be married 05 Wednesday 19.30 The Wednesday Nighters at the Priory 08 Saturday 19.30 Priory Concert Series 05 SUNDAY EASTER 2 09 SUNDAY WHIT SUNDAY 09.15 Liquid Family Service 14.00 Two Parishes Annual Joint Pilgrimage 11 Saturday 12.00 Marriage of Edward Wilson and setting off from Embsay Lucy George 16.30 Songs of Praise 14.00 Bolton Abbey Show 11 Tuesday St Barnabas 19.30 Priory Concert Series, Aireborough G and S 12 Wednesday 09.00 Friends Outing to Hovingham Hall ‘Songs of Love and Marriage’ 15 Saturday 12.30 Marriage of James Wilson and

12 SUNDAY EASTER 3 Kathryn Towler The Friends of Bolton Priory AGM 16 SUNDAY TRINITY SUNDAY 18 Saturday 12.00 Marriage of Robert Chew and Emily Wallbank ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE 19.30 Cantores Salicium concert in aid of the Our annual joint pilgrimage with the Parish of Embsay will take place on the afternoon of Pentecost Sunday, 09 June at 14.00. This year we Priory Heating Project shall be walking from St Mary’s Church, Embsay to the Priory ending 19 SUNDAY EASTER 4 with a tea and Songs of Praise. The pilgrimage is a yearly opportunity 24 Friday 11.15 Marriage of Kieran Link and to celebrate the ancient links between our two communities as we Sarah Makinson recall the journey that the Augustinian Canons made from Embsay to 13.15 Marriage of Richard Jackson and Bolton to re-establish their community in 1154. Louise Head OTLEY EARLY MUSIC SINGING FOR PLEASURE ‘Otley Early Music’ is a group of eight amateur singers based, as the 25 Saturday 13.00 Marriage of Jake Bradley and name suggests, around the town of Otley. They perform a mixture of Lauren Booth secular and sacred choral pieces, usually in four or five parts, 26 SUNDAY ROGATION SUNDAY Madrigals, Part Songs and religious settings. The choir rehearses 27 Monday 13.00 Otley Early Music to play for pleasure in regularly on an informal basis, purely for enjoyment. As an the Priory opportunity to experience different surroundings and acoustics they 28 Tuesday 19.30 PCC are very grateful to be able to sing at Bolton Priory on Monday 27 May at 13.00 for an hour or two. There will be a retiring collection 30 Thursday Ascension Day and the proceeds raised will be shared between a charity of their 19.00 Sung Eucharist choosing and the Priory. 11 12

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FRIENDS OF BOLTON PRIORY AGM CHILDREN FROM BELARUS The Annual General Meeting will take place in Bolton Abbey Village Since my meeting with a group from a Preston charity in 2011, many Hall on Sunday 12 May after the 10.30 service. The AGM will be of us have been involved with hosting a day for children living 50 followed by lunch. Tickets are £15 per person and available from the miles from the Chernobyl site who were brought over to the north of Church Office. Please send a SAE. England for a four week health respite. FRIENDS OF BOLTON PRIORY OUTING TO HOVINGHAM I received this recently from the secretary. HALL AND KNARESBOROUGH CHURCH Wednesday 12 June EVERYONE IS WELCOME The Friends of Bolton Priory have arranged a visit to Hovingham Hall and Knaresborough Parish Church. Hovingham Hall built in the Palladian style, has been for generations the seat of the Worsley family and was the childhood home of the Duchess of Kent. The coach will leave Bolton Abbey at 09.00 and on arrival we will be served tea, coffee and scones before being treated to a guided tour of the building as well as being able to view the magnificent grounds. We will then take a leisurely walk through the village to the Worsley Arms Hotel where we will be served a lunch of York ham, poached salmon, salads and new potatoes. A vegetarian option is available. Menu choices need to be pre-ordered by Wednesday 29 May. After lunch we will travel to the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Knaresborough. Initially constructed during Norman times, the She writes, features are remarkably well preserved. We will have a guided tour ‘It has been brilliant to come along and see you all each year and followed by a prayer before setting off home. spend time in such beautiful surroundings. The kindness you have We will arrive back at Bolton Abbey at approximately 18.00. shown has been wonderful over the years and we are grateful for all The total cost for the day including travel, tours, morning coffee with the hard work your group have put in to make the days so special. scones and lunch is £42.00. If you would like to join us please Please give our thanks to all your group who have donated their time complete the Events Booking Form in the Tower or contact Jean and efforts into making these days so fantastic. The food has been Crawford, [email protected] lovely and the entertainment, fresh air and gifts for the children have been so beneficial and appreciated by both us and them. Please MARCH FIGURES thank the clergy as well for donating their time and knowledge on The average weekly attendance at all Sunday services these days’. of adults and children in March was 111. The average So, if your time, talents or financial help were called upon, consider weekly receipts to the Priory in March was £1,623. In yourselves thanked. The challenge for us was worth the effort. To see March there were 7,767 visitors. the children cheerful and happy was a joy for us. To quote the Cain boys, ‘they were just like us!’ Jean Bull 13 14

THE INSTALLATION OF OUR NEW RECTOR SIR THOMAS BEECHAM On the evening of 01 April 2019, in a church filled with parishioners, Sir Thomas Beecham, although born in St Helens, Lancashire in 1879 clergy, friends and family, the Revd Nicholas Mercer was installed as will forever be associated with London. Grandson of the famous the new Rector of Bolton Priory. The service of Institution was led by founder of the company behind Beecham’s Powders, Thomas was The Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, , with the Induction born into a family of immense wealth and expectation. and Installation conducted by The Venerable Jonathan Gough, The path that his family had mapped out for him was stellar, to Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, and assisted by Revd Ruth follow in his father’s footsteps to further enrich the family business. Harris, Area Dean of Skipton Deanery. During the service, a letter of Ambitious though this path was, Thomas was to turn his back on it, commendation was read out from a former parishioner, Mrs Emma yet build success and fame for himself that far eclipsed that which Phillips, wife of Nigel Phillips CBE, Governor of the Falkland Islands, his family had expected. which, together with South Georgia and the British Antarctic He was a self-taught conductor who conducted his first full Territories, was Nicholas’s former parish. After the service, orchestral piece at the age of 20. He went on to found the London refreshments in Bolton Abbey Village Hall provided a more informal Philharmonic Orchestra and to own a sizeable portion of Covent opportunity to meet Nicholas and his family. Garden, including five theatres, in what was then the biggest private property deal ever in the UK. But much of his notoriety, if not fame, is derived from his rapier wit and acid tongue. Here are some of his observations:

 Beecham once met a lady he knew, but could not remember who she was. He asked her whether she was well. ‘Oh, very well, but my brother has been rather ill lately,’ she said. ‘Ah, yes, your brother. I’m sorry to hear that. And, er, what is your brother doing at the moment?’ ‘Well… he’s still King.’ replied Princess Mary.  A trombone player on his first appearance in the orchestra was asked his name by Beecham. ‘Ball, sir’. ‘How very singular’ observed Beecham, returning to his score.  ‘Brass bands are all very well in their place – outdoors and

several miles away.’  ‘The English may not like music, but they absolutely love the noise it makes.’

 During a stage production of which he was not much of a fan, a live horse had a walk-on part. As it was led onto the stage, From Left to Right : the horse defecated, ‘Gentlemen, that horse is not only an Paul Middleton, Churchwarden; Ruth Harris, Area Dean; actor, it is also a critic.’ Nicholas Mercer, Rector of Bolton Priory; Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of  Asked his opinion of a university setting up a chair of musical Ripon; , Cathedral; Jonathan Gough, criticism, ‘If there is to be a chair for critics, I think it had better Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven; Matt Hey, Churchwarden. be an electric chair.’ 15 16

39th BOLTON ABBEY SHOW

11 MAY 14.00 IN BOLTON ABBEY VILLAGE HALL Prizes to be presented at 15.00 by the Revd Nicholas Mercer Why don’t you come along and enjoy looking at the exhibits, the children’s classes and the schools’ poster exhibition. Enjoy a cup of tea with homemade cakes and meet up with friends. The children can exercise their creativity with materials available at the show. The winner of the ’Come along and be creative’ class will be chosen on the day of the show. FROM THE BOLTON ABBEY POSTMASTER On Monday 01 April 2019 I had the pleasure of attending the induction and installation of Nicholas Mercer as the new Rector of the Priory Church at Bolton Abbey. I was invited as a member of the local community in my role as Postmaster for Bolton Abbey. I thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony and what a pleasure it was to be part of such a pleasant evening. My sincere thanks go to those involved with the Priory for extending an invitation to me. Jonathan Willingham PARISH MAGAZINE DEADLINE JUNE MAGAZINE Please can we have any copy for the June magazine by 15 May sent either to the Editor or the Church Office. POSTAL MAGAZINES If you would like to receive your magazine by post just let the Church Office know, 01756 710238. The cost is £9.50. You can also read it on the Priory website at www.boltonpriory.org.uk

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MAGAZINE ARCHIVES BOLTON ABBEY CRICKET CLUB, APRIL PAROCHIAL NOTES 100 YEARS MAY 1919 What a start to the 2019 season! In a seamless transition from last summer’s glorious weather Easter Services – The services on Easter Day were well attended and the new season kicked off over the Easter the number of communicants at the Abbey was the largest there has weekend with more record-breaking been for many years past. The decorations, both at the Abbey and at temperatures and unbroken blue skies. Barden, were as carefully and tastefully arranged as usual. Having had a good rest over the winter, and well Somervell’s ‘Passion of Christ’- This oratorio was rendered in the attended pre-season indoor nets at Ermysteds, the 1sts were well Abbey on Good Friday evening and was thoroughly appreciated by a prepared for the first fixture of the year against Ripley at Bolton large congregation. Mr Dean, of Ilkley, undertook most of the bass Abbey. The home side batted first on a dry wicket and openers Rob solos and the recitations were rendered by the Rector and Messrs. W Mayo (24) and Jake Parkinson (31) started well followed by useful Hartley, G Petyt and E Moorhouse. Mrs W Hartley and Miss Johnson contributions from Phil Midgley (13), Dave Burton (44), Tom Holme were responsible for the soprano solos, whilst the beautiful contralto (11) and Will Lord (10). However the total of 157-9 in the 40 overs was sung by Mrs Holmes and Miss Robinson. Mr E E Moore presided at was always going to be difficult to defend and Ripley set about their the organ. Both organist and vocalists entered fully into the spirit of the task with purpose. Although wickets fell steadily, there was some work. The musical pictures of the well known scenes associated with resolute batting from the Ripley opener Ian Robinson (38) and Nick our Lord’s Passion brought home their meaning. The congregation Jackson (60) ensuring a victory for the visitors in the 37th over with joined heartily and feelingly in all the hymns. It is hoped that the two wickets remaining. Of the Bolton Abbey bowlers, Will Lord (2- rendering of this beautiful work will become a regular thing at the 38) and Merv Holme (2-21) returned the best figures. Sadly, the 2nds Abbey every Good Friday. fixture was cancelled. THE PARISH REGISTER If anyone is interested in playing for either Bolton Abbey side please Baptisms. th do call Rob Mayo on 07889 221083. April 20 1919 …. Gladys Dora, daughter of George and Rhoda de Maine, of Hazlewood.

April 20th 1919 …. Leonard North, son of William and Amy Moorhouse, of Lane House Farm. Rainfall for March, 1919 ILKLEY AND OTLEY CHORAL SOCIETIES Taken from Bolton Abbey Estate Office. (368 feet above sea level)…… 11 May at 19.00 5.29ins. Total for 1919….12.18 ins. St Margaret's Church, Ilkley Rossini Stabat Mater EASTER GARDEN Puccini Missa di Gloria Tickets £15, under 18 free, are available from Grove Music, Thank you to David and Joan Mason choir members, on the door at the concert or for creating the Easter Garden for www.ilkleychoral.org.uk 2019.

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PRIORY DIRECTORY

Rector The Revd Nicholas Mercer 01756 710326 Hon Assistant Clergy The Revd James Turnbull The second concert in the The Revd Christopher Armstrong 2019 Priory Concert Series on Churchwardens Paul Middleton 01943 430654 08 June at 19.30 will feature Matthew Hey 07702 555339 a chamber choir from Leeds, Deputy Churchwardens Susan Barker 01756 711260 Cantabile and Katy Kelly, Barry Cody 01756 710587 soprano. They will present a programme of music PCC Secretary Sandra Stubbs 01943 463332 for a summer’s evening which will include music PCC Treasurer Michael Heatley 01423 509629 from the past 800 years featuring works by Gift Aid Peter Loweth 01756 711129 Perotin, Whitacre, Gabrieli and Elgar. Director of Music Tim Raymond Wine and soft drinks are served in the interval. [email protected] Tickets at £12 are available from the Church Office Works Committee Matthew Hey 07702 555339 Deanery Synod Andrew Hartley 01943 600645 01756 710238, online at www.boltonpriory.org.uk Diocesan Synod Andrew Hartley 01943 600645 and on the door. Verger Peter Lambert 07985 136819 The Devonshire Arms Brasserie also offers an ‘Early Bird Supper’ at Sacristan Jennifer Hardaker 5.30pm to coincide with the Priory Concerts. Phone 01756 710710 Chalicists’ Rota Mike Vineall 01756 753013 for reservations. Liquid Worship Judith Schofield 01756 720065 Concerts kindly sponsored by Kirbys Solicitors Electoral Roll Rosemarie Fisher 0796 4561959 01423 542000 [email protected] Safeguarding Jean Crawford 07951 788909 Sidesmen’s Rota Susan Whittaker 01943 831165 Flower Rota Lorna Freegard 01943 607907 Welcome Team Leader Gerry Yates 01535 610690 Cleaning Rota Andrew Wade 01943 862614 Magazine Editor Val Middleton 01943 430654 [email protected] Magazine Deputy Editor Judith Allen 01943 434434 CHORAL HOLIDAYS SINGING IN CHURCH Magazine Advertising Liz Clayton 01756 711407 Thirty eight people who are on a singing holiday will be hosted by Magazine Distribution Jill Holme 01756 710482 the Priory on Tuesday to Friday, 14,15,16 and 17 May. Each day Friends of Bolton Priory Jill Riley 01943 830190 they will rehearse in the Priory and at 17.00 will sing Evensong. On Thursday 17 at 19.00 they will sing a short service of Compline in the Priory ruins. They have said ‘We would be very happy to have a congregation for any or all of the services’, so please feel free to come along.

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