Church Services July 2015 Church of the Epiphany Tockwith A member Church of the Parish of Marston Moor
Reading Reader 5th 10.00am United Parish Service and Communion Patronal Festival, Askham Richard Sides person: n/a 4.00pm Messy Church Tockwith 12th 11.00am Holy Communion and Mark 6 14-29 Elizabeth Jackson Baptism
Sides person: Ian Williams and Deryck Wilson 19th 6.00pm 2 Samuel 7 1-14a Imogen Woods Evening Prayer Mark 6 30-34, 53-56 Deryck Wilson Sides person: Janet Marriner
26th 11.00am John 6. 1-21 Sarah McBride Family Praise Service Sides person Joanna Worth
TOCKWITH ROTA - July 2015 5th 12th 19th 26th 2nd August Sides person n/a Ian Williams Janet Joanna Worth n/a Deryck Wilson Marriner
Coffee n/a Pam Williams n/a Jenn Waller n/a Margaret McBride Diane Wakelin Chalice n/a Neil Stobert n/a n/a n/a Church Porch only Susan Mckernan Deryck Wilson Neil Stobert Joanna Worth Opening Angela Jenkins Intercessions n/a Mary Shaw n/a Deryck Wilson n/a
Grass Cutting Ian Williams Deryck Wilson Neil Stobert John Watson Andy Bird David Jackson Rob Wilson Peter Brecknock Peter Gibson Phil Bird
The Marston Moor Parish Prayer God our father help us to Live for you Love each other Light the way ahead So that all our villages, and the world at large, may know you In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The Revd. Roy Shaw writes......
You are the answer, in some way, to someone’s prayer. I knew this to be true in a theoretical sense, but it came home to me in a real and heartfelt way while I was out in Kenya last month.
The story starts last November; in a casual conversation with Bishop Joseph under the banana trees by his house in Siyombe , we talked about the difference a bicycle can make to a day’s work in an African setting. The bishop got more excited as he thought about it. I registered this, and no more was said. Unknown to me, the bishop and his senior staff began praying about bicycles, and wrote them into their development plan. They would need eight for phase 1, to help the priests in their most scattered parishes get around to visit their parishioners.( None of the priests are paid, so it’s not as if they can save out of their stipend for a bike).The prayers continued.
As I planned my visit for this spring, I asked our church members if they would give gifts of money, for bikes, and for Swahili bibles, so few having anything more than the tattered remains of an old English translation. Folk were very generous- gifts were coming in right up to the day I left. I had hoped we might raise enough for six bikes, but then it began to look as if we might be able to afford ten.
On arrival, I gave the gift to Bishop Joseph - he had no idea it was coming, and was able to negotiate for twelve bikes from the money raised here, and twelve Swahili bibles too. It was an answer to prayer for them, over and above what they had prayed and planned for. It left me gobsmacked and humbled, that we had been used by God in this marvellous way. Everywhere we went there were loud cheers when Bishop Joseph announced the news. The folk in Bungoma County send their thanks, and I add mine, for a wonderful gift. And, importantly, I think this is the way God works- so I leave it with you; you are the answer, in some way, to someone’s prayer. I hope you discover more of this, and soon.
God Bless
Your vicar, Roy 01423 359003/ [email protected]. P.S. Phase 2 of their development plan has 8 more bikes in it (and there aren’t any bikes in phase 3); any gifts you might care to make towards the £500 needed for these 8 bikes, can be paid by cheque to ‘NATA’ and sent to me, or deposited with your churchwardens. Many thanks.
NEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY TOCKWITH
Classical Reflection from the BBC programme ‘The Voice’ deserved to have had more people attending their concert on 30th May. Concerts are arranged throughout the year covering a wide spectrum of musical tastes and it is hoped that besides having a most enjoyable evening that a little money is raised to help with church funds. These young ladies had travelled up from Peterborough and it was a pity that there were only 42 members of the audience resulting that far from making any profit the evening was run at a loss. Naomi and Hannah treated us to some enchanting and hypnotic singing. Specialising in classic crossover we were privileged to be able to hear their first official single a few days before its official release, ‘A new day is dawning’. We hope that their singing career goes from strength to strength.
Running such concerts at a loss is obviously unsustainable and we urge you to support the next concert in church which is on Saturday 11th July when we welcome the Elysian singers. They are a well-respected Wetherby based choir who sing a wide range of both classical and popular music catering for all musical tastes.
Our Church is a Grade II listed building, standing prominently in the village, and drawing people to regular worship and to celebrate or mark the important milestones in our lives. Its existence and the facilities it offers us are taken very much for granted, but are only sustainable through the support of those who help provide funds to maintain it. The Church faces increasing annual costs as added activities also mean that it is necessary to be compliant with the law in respect of health and safety, security etc. All of this places a huge financial burden on those involved with the Church who are aware that the biggest percentage of funds come purely from worshippers and benefactors who are generous in their giving, or from fundraising efforts organised by the VCC. The responsibility of these fundraising activities is increasingly falling on a dwindling number of volunteers, some of whom are getting on in years and therefore not as able to undertake such regular commitment as they once did.
The cost of simply making the building available for community use imposes a significant financial burden with additional costs for heating, lighting, insurance etc. Any repair work usually represents substantial additional costs and we are continually battling to maintain the building. We particularly need to examine why during periods of heavy rain there is water egress. We do need to keep on top of repairs. To do nothing and watch the building deteriorate running the risk of making the building become increasingly unfit for purpose would be a great shame, not just for the current generation but for future generations who may wish to worship and celebrate here.
We hope we have moved the church forward in terms of worship, community development and spiritual awareness, by working with the congregation so that we all feel our opinions are heard and valued. We need to encourage people to accept change and to embrace it.
We want to inspire those people who are not regular worshippers in Church and encourage them to help in securing the future of the Church in Tockwith. It is not just enough for people to agree that we need the Church in Tockwith but we need people to show their support which will make a big difference to the VCC.
There are several ways in which you can help
Set up some form of regular giving. It can be annually or monthly. It is a matter for you. Become involved in the life of the church. Help out at Services. Help with Fundraising Activities/Events. Be on the Church Opening and Closing Rota. Bake for fundraising events. Joint the grass cutting Rota.
The help you are able to give does not stop at the above and there may be other ways you can help. Please do not think about helping but take positive action and get in touch with one of the Church Wardens Angela 01423 358067 or Deryck 01423 358364.
Please tell us if there is anything more you would like to see at the Church of the Epiphany. Places for this month’s Summer Holiday Club between Monday 20th July and Wednesday 22nd July are very nearly fully subscribed so if you wish to register your child then you need to do it as soon as possible. The theme this year is Noah’s Ark. Thank you to all those that have volunteered from being group leaders, to the behind the scenes people who are making sure all the ‘animals’ form inside the Ark get fed.
The first Sunday of next month 2nd August will be a Songs of Praise service at Tockwith Show with the Yorkshire Brass Quintet providing the music. Afterwards they will be playing light music to entertain the visitors. Everyone is welcome to come along to the Songs of Praise but if you intend to stay to enjoy the Show then you are asked to pay the standard admission fee. This service commences at 10.30am.
"Stephen Blakey Milner, 14th December 1920 - 11th April 2015”
Anne and family would like to thank all our friends and neighbours for their kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy at this sad time. Stephen loved Tockwith very much and your good wishes are a great comfort to us."
On what felt like one of the coldest June afternoons in history thanks go to our intrepid afternoon tea servers who provided refreshments for both competitors and spectators alike at the Tockwith Tournament on 21st June. What a laugh on the first day of Summer !!!
Betty’s could not compete with the happy smiley faces of Karen, Janet and Susan. The cream teas were ‘naughty but nice.’
MESSY CHURCH PHOTOS + TEXT
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READINGS and PSALMS for July 2015
2 Samuel Ezekiel 2:1-5 2 Mark 6:1-13 Sixth Sunday after 5:1-5, 9-10 Corinthians Trinity Psalm 123 12:2-10 July 5, 2015 Psalm 48 Green
2 Samuel Amos 7:7-15 Ephesians Mark 6:14-29 Seventh Sunday 6:1-5, 12b- 1:3-14 after Trinity 19 Psalm 85:8- July 12, 2015 13 Green Psalm 24 2 Samuel Jeremiah Ephesians Mark 6:30- Eighth Sunday 7:1-14a 23:1-6 2:11-22 34, 53-56 after Trinity July 19, 2015 Psalm Psalm 23 Green 89:20-37
2 Samuel 2 Kings 4:42- Ephesians John 6:1-21 Ninth Sunday 11:1-15 44 3:14-21 after Trinity July 26, 2015 Psalm 14 Psalm Green 145:10-18
The Marston Moor Youth Club Tockwith Church Every Friday – during term time 7.00pm – 8.30pm Year 6 to Year 9 Have Fun Make Friends Get Involved
I had a ploughman‟s lunch the other day. He wasn‟t very happy about it.
Do you need a lift or can you provide a lift to the United Parish Service at Askham Richard 10.00am Sunday 5th July Meet at the church gates at 9.30am prompt
Sunday 5th July 4pm
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Purely by chance we heard of a recent fundraising event in the village but it wasn't included in Parish and Village News as we'd not been sent the details. If you want us to advertise your event (for free! ), please let us know in good time and we'll gladly include a mention for you.
Do you know anyone that has just moved into the village? Our aim is to make contact with them as soon as possible and tell them what we have to offer as a Church family. Our introduction is by way of delivering a Village and Parish News free of charge. Contact any member of the Church Council if you think someone may not have been seen.
From the Church of Epiphany Parish Register
Please note ALL items for the August magazine need to be with the Editor by Friday 17th July
Tockwith Church on the web www.tockwithchurch.co.uk
Let us know the things you would like on the site. Email [email protected] or telephone 01423 358588
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DONATE A BIBLE
We have a scheme that allows families to donate a Bible to the Church dedicated to their children to recognize the date of their Baptisms.
We would like to extend the scheme to anyone who might wish to donate a Bible and dedicate it in memory of a loved one.
If anyone would like to dedicate a Bible they are £15 each and we put the name inside the Bible cover. Please contact Angela Jenkins on 01423 358067.
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Did you know that Tockwith Church has a Facebook page?
It is an excellent way to keep in touch with the local community regarding what is happening in church. It’s a great way to keep in touch with busy mums and dads and remind them of events that are coming to church.
We pop lots of photos on of various events at church - even Elvis is on our page!!!
Marston Moor Walkers
Next walk will be on 13th July (the second Monday of the month). Meet at 2.00pm. In the parking space by Aldwark Toll Bridge. 5miles All welcome. Please come. Bring a friend. Any questions? Need a lift? Contact: Pete Pozman 01423 359731 07854 313112
Elysian Singers Ad
Tockwith C.E. Primary School
What a month it has been! We have had several school trips, sports day and an Ofsted inspection since we last posted an entry in the Parish news.
Sports Day was a massive success and we had a scorcher of a day to set it off. You can see from the photographs below that we really did have a wonderful day. Particular thanks need to go to our kitchen staff for the delicious BBQ they produced for over 250 people.
This month Year 1and 2 are visiting the Toy Museum in Ilkley and Year 6 are topping off a busy year with a trip to Flamingo Land. We have had some wonderful trips this year from residentials in Years 3 and 6 to meditation centres,Viking settlements, nature trails, synagogues and the theatre. These wonderful experiences are only possible due to the high number of parental contributions made towards these visits.
We also held a Religions of the World open evening in June, as you can see the classrooms were totally transformed. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening and were amazed with what the children had produced. We had Ofsted in this week conducting a thorough inspection of the school. Their report will be published on July 9th. We are not allowed to comment on the outcome before then.
We are all now moving toward the summer break and there is a great emphasis on preparations for our Year 6 production and also getting ready for our Leavers Assembly. We will give you an update on these events in next month’s edition.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Give me a sense of humour, Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some humour out of life, and pass it on to other folk
Catholic School Test For a Catholic school exam, young children were asked questions about the Old and New Testaments. These were some of the (real) results…. 1. Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. Noah's wife was called Joan of Ark. Noah built an ark and the animals came on in pears. 2. Lot‟s wife was a pillar of salt during the day, but a ball of fire during the night. 3. Samson slayed the Philistines with the axe of the Apostles.
Never in our Church …. Our churchwarden has the courage, but not always the skills, to tackle any DIY job that needs doing around the church. For example, in the church shed are still pieces of the church lawn mower she once tried to fix. So our vicar wasn‟t surprised the day he found her in the vestry, vigorously prodding the vacuum cleaner with a screwdriver. "This thing won‟t cooperate," she complained. The vicar thought for a moment: "Why don‟t you drag it out to the shed and show it what you did to the lawn mower?"
Marriage During a heartfelt chat with her friend about relationships, my wife sighed and said, “You know, if something happened to Lloyd, I don‟t think I could ever marry again.” Her friend nodded sympathetically. “I know what you mean,” she said. “Once is enough.”
Find and replace A priest I know of uses a standard liturgy for funerals. To personalize each service, he enters a „find and replace‟ command into his word processor. The computer then finds the name of the deceased from the previous funeral and replaces it with the name of the deceased for the upcoming one. Not long ago, the priest told the computer to find the name “Mary” and replace it with “Edna.” The next morning, the funeral was going smoothly until the congregation intoned the Apostles‟ Creed. “Jesus Christ,” they read from the preprinted program, “born of the Virgin Edna.” THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Ideas are really easy, but getting them to happen is the hard part. Do you have information or a concern about something or someone that you think the police should know about then contact us on [email protected] alternatively call 101. For those callers who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, the service can be accessed via text phone on 18001 101.
The Parish Council has a permanent agenda item for Police Matters at every Parish Council meeting so if you have any matters to raise with the police you can also contact a Parish Councillor.
North Yorkshire Trading Standards have received reports in the last month of elderly residents being called from a company calling themselves the Claims Advisory Group advising the resident they had been overcharged by their bank by several thousand pounds. In order to obtain the refund they must obtain £200 of UKash vouchers which the company will collect prior to releasing the funds into the resident’s bank account. Needless to say this is a scam. Please report anything suspicious on 03454 04 05 06.
There has been an increase in the instances of adult cyclists cycling on the footpath. Not only is this an offence but it is totally unreasonable behaviour.
Whilst the police do give a little leeway to drivers wishing to assist the free flow of traffic by part parking on the footpath where the road is particularly narrow, some are taking it literally and completely obstructing the footpath. This action causes danger to pedestrians especially children, the elderly, blind and mothers with prams. In these circumstances drivers may be prosecuted.
The official advice would be if the road is not wide enough to park your vehicle safely, then find somewhere else; a car park, layby, or quiet side road or even more obvious in some cases YOUR OWN DRIVE.
There have been instances particularly in Marston Road when drivers have failed to give way to oncoming cars and committed themselves to overtake into the face of oncoming traffic for drivers to mount the kerb. It is an offence to drive on the pavement. They are not constructed to take the weight of vehicles, so in addition to being prosecuted for the afore mentioned offence, the Local Authority may also claim for the damaged caused to the footpath.
TOCKWITH WITH WILSTROP PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Council meetings are, as a rule, held on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are not normally held in August or December. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings and they start at 7.30pm and are held in Tockwith Church. The minutes of previous Parish Council meetings can be found on its own web site at www.tockwith.gov.uk. The Clerk Dawn Dyason can be contacted on 01423 358009 or email [email protected].
The Parish Council is happy to provide links to local organisations, clubs or charitable bodies so that they can share information to the wider community. Please contact [email protected] if you would like a link. It would be a good time to update your contact telephone numbers and give details of your meeting times etc.
We use the web site to distribute important information about matters that effect the Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish area.
Included on the website is information about the services offered by both North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council. This includes advice regarding anti-social behaviour.
EVANS PROPERTY GROUP - UPDATE
Evans Property Group came back to the Parish Council and asked for a closed presentation on the understanding that they would also be holding a further pubic consultation meeting. At the presentation to Councillors, the main points made by Evans representatives were:-
* They will be building a pumping station to deal with sewage issues * They might consider passing place improvements along Southfield Lane but NYCC had not considered that this should be done. * They have offered to provide 21 parking spaces near the school
At the meeting Evans said they will be sending letters out to ALL residents explaining the changes they had made as a result of their public consultation but will not be likely to consider a further public meeting.
The Parish Council will meet again on the 15th July where this planning application will be raised. The Parish Council have to send their consultee response to HBC by the 16th July. In addition you can also make your comments on this planning application directly to HBC’s Planning dept via their website or by writing to them quoting reference no. 15/02228/OUTMAJ.
A REMINDER
Please note brown cardboard will no longer be collected by the door step collection team. It can be disposed of via your black bins. If brown cardboard is found in your paper waste it could mean all of your paper is not taken.
Additionally whilst the Thorp Arch recycling centre is strictly for the use of residents who pay their community charge to Leeds City Council they are prepared to continue the dispensation for Tockwith and Cowthorpe residents who can take their rubbish there.
The Parish Council are acutely aware that the Community First Responder Scheme cannot operate 24hrs and are looking at funding an additional Defiberator in the village so that one can be accessed when a Responder is not available. We want to arrange this facility as soon as possible and am in negotiations with Springbank Surgery for it to be sited outside the surgery in Tockwith. The cost of providing a Defiberator will be in the region of £1,300 plus annual costs of around £50 to £60 per annum. If you wish to make a contribution to the cost of a Defiberator then please contact the Clerk.
CHASED BY COWS – A word of warning to walkers!
If you are out in the countryside this summer and end up in an unknown field, here is what to do: STOP, LOOK and LISTEN. Keep to paths and be prepared for cattle to react (aggressively?) if you have a dog with you. Move quickly, quietly and calmly. DON’T hang on to your dog if you are threatened – dogs can run much faster and reach safely quicker if you let them go. DON’T panic or run. If cattle follow you, just walk on quietly. NFU Mutual, the insurer who has given out the guidelines, says that about 500 people have been attacked and injured by cows in the past eight years. “Be aware of your surroundings,” urges NFU Mutual. “This is a working environment.”
A NOTICE RE: BAPTISMS
Baptisms take place within our normal services – usually a service which will be a Holy Communion plus Baptism. This is because Baptism signifies a welcome into the church, and the beginning of a Christian journey. It only makes sense therefore, if this sacrament takes place within the worshipping community, who along with the family, welcome the child into God‟s great family.
Baptism can only take place when a priest is present at a service, and if you are thinking of having your child baptized, you need to give a long „lead time‟ to the clergy. It may not be possible for a priest to be available on the Sunday you have in mind, and you may need to be flexible over the date, although every effort will be made to meet your wishes. In the first instance, please contact one of the Wardens to arrange a date.
Please note:
Allocated Baptism dates for 2015 - 13th September
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Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editors, the Clergy, the Village Church Council, or of any authoritative body of the Church of England
Lois-z-Art Watercolour Workshops Beginner's Thursday 1:00- 3:00 Improver's Thursday's 10:00 - 12:00 For further details see http:/loizart.tripod.co.uk or ring 01423 35826
15TH JULY - ST SWITHUN (OR SWITHIN) SAINT FOR A RAINY DAY
St Swithun is apparently the saint you can blame for rainy summers. It is said that if it rains on his special day, 15 July, it will then rain for forty days after that. It all began when he was made Bishop of Winchester in 852 by King Ethelwulf of Wessex. It was an important posting: Winchester was the capital of Wessex, and during the 10 years Swithun was there, Wessex became the most important kingdom of England.
During his life, instead of washing out people’s summer holidays, and damping down their spirits, Swithun seems to have done a lot of good. He was famous for his charitable gifts and for his energy in getting churches built. When he was dying in 862, he asked that he be buried in the cemetery of the Old Minster, just outside the west door.
If he had been left there in peace, who knows how many rainy summers the English may have been spared over the last 1000 years. But, no, it was decided to move Swithun. By now, the 960s, Winchester had become the first monastic cathedral chapter in England, and the newly installed monks wanted Swithun in the cathedral with them. So finally, on 15 July 971, his bones were dug up and Swithun was transferred into the cathedral.
That same day many people claimed to have had miraculous cures. Certainly everyone got wet, for the heavens opened. The unusually heavy rain that day, and on the days following, was attributed to the power of St Swithun. Swithun was moved again in 1093, into the new Winchester cathedral. His shrine was a popular place of pilgrimage throughout the middle ages. The shrine was destroyed during the Reformation, and restored in 1962. There are 58 ancient dedications to Swithun in England.
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Signing the register at a wedding, the groom had difficulty in making his ball-point pen work. “Put you weight on it,” said the vicar. So the groom complied: „John Smith (eleven stone, four pounds)‟
Harrogate Borough Council small grant scheme open for applications
Harrogate Borough Council has £51,000 of funding available for the district‟s voluntary organisations, charities and community groups to help them develop new arts, culture, heritage and community projects.
The small grants scheme, which is now open to applications, provides grants of up to £3,000 per project for activities commencing mid-September onwards. Interested organisations have until 12 noon on Thursday 16 July 2015 to apply.
The purpose of the grant fund is to strengthen small voluntary organisations, charities and community groups by offering financial assistance for projects which will benefit local communities within the whole district, increase participation and engagement, and supporting new and innovative ideas.
The small grants scheme is replacing the council‟s Community Chest and Arts and Heritage grants funds, which have proven to be a huge success over the last 7 years, providing £306,000 of funding for over 185 projects.
Last year, twenty six organisations benefited from Harrogate Borough Council‟s Community Chest and Arts and Heritage grants including the Friends of Nidderdale AONB; Bilton & Woodfield Community Library; Harrogate Competitive Festival For Music, Speech and Drama; and the Masham Town Hall Community Charity.
Councillor Stanley Lumley, Cabinet Member for Culture and Sports said: “The small grants scheme is a fantastic means of helping local groups turn their ideas into reality. We are always keen to support community inspired activity which add value to the community and encourages participation, and it always pleasing to see how a small investment from the council can help make a big difference for local people.
“So many different types of groups have benefited from this funding stream over the years, such as sporting clubs, theatre societies, cultural festivals, libraries, local charities and horticultural groups. If you represent such a group and feel that you have a project which will enrich the local community then we would encourage you to apply.”
Anyone interested in applying can find full details and an application form at www.harrogate.gov.uk/communitygrants. Alternatively, they can call Fiona Friday at Harrogate Borough Council on 01423 500600 (ext 56068) or email at [email protected]
THE VILLAGE MEMORIAL UPDATE Commissioned by the Parish Council
A visual of how the monument will look when completed
The service of commemoration will be in Tockwith Church on Sunday 11th October at 2.00pm. There will be more information on this as plans go forward.
The dead tree has been dealt with and we now are in the process of seeking approval from the Harrogate Planning Department of the materials to be used.
The license from the North Yorkshire Highways to place the memorial on land has been more problematic. Despite someone being prepared to do the ground work in preparation for the erection of the memorial it needs to be done by a NYCC approved contractor. Although this work will take place well away from the highway NYCC will not be swayed on this. The cost of the work has now increased substantially and some thought has to be given as to how this extra money will be raised.
Items continue to be collected for the exhibition on 10th October but there can never be enough information. Norman Waller would like to hear from anyone who has memories of the crash or any photographs or newspaper cuttings which could be incorporated into the exhibition. Contact 01423 358588 or email him [email protected].
Children from Tockwith School are also going to display poems about the crash.
Enjoy Playing Tennis? Join Tockwith Tennis Club
Keep fit and have a great time with the whole family.
Subs for 2015 / 2016 season are now due please download the membership application form from the Tockwith Tennis Club website
You can also request one from Cliff Lake at 01423 358961 or 07710 170 207 Email: [email protected] www.tockwithtennisclub.co.uk MARSTON MOOR SCOUT GROUP
It's been a busy time for the Scouts. In May we attended Big Camp at Harrogate Show Ground where we had three days of fun activities along with 6,000 other beavers, cubs and scouts from all over the country. There were hundreds of activities of all kinds from abseiling, bungee trampolining and a caving truck to donkey rides, hot tubs and crafts - there were even bands on in the evenings giving the camp a real festival feel. Everyone, leaders included, had a great time.
The following weekend, one intrepid team of scouts entered the Tohunga competition. This involves teams undertaking an 8 mile walk and camping overnight, before doing another 8 mile walk. It's a real test of scouting skills and perseverance and they get marked on their equipment, progress and attitude throughout the weekend, as well as their cooking - all without any leaders to help them!
Recent weeks have seen us work on our navigation and firelighting skills and learning how to play the Paralympic sport, Goalball. We're now all looking forward to our Summer Camp at Hensley Wood in South Yorkshire in July where we have lots of fun activities planned. A special mention should also go to two scouts, Owen and Finn who have volunteered to help at Agoonoree, a camp for special needs scouts held near Doncaster. Besides having fun, they will take on a lot of responsibility and we're looking forward to hearing about their experiences.
1st Marston Moor Scouts Leaders.
Energy-Efficiency Improvements to Our Village Hall
The Village Hall management committee secured grant funding from Yorventure recently to help with more energy efficient management of the Village Hall. The aim of these measures is to reduce future energy bills …. this will help to keep future hire rates down and will also be good for the good of the planet. The benefits to you, our users, include; new A-rated super-efficient fridge and freezer, an automatic tap in the kitchen which conserves water and is more hygienic with its optional hands-free operation. the installation of a smart thermostat ensuring our users are warm when the hall is in use but energy is no longer wasted when the hall is empty. A rainwater harvesting system to reduce our metred water use, and the gardener and plants are much happier too with the unchlorinated water.
We are very grateful for the support our Village Hall has received from Yorventure with this and previous projects that have contributed so much to the development and sustainability of our hall.
Tockwith Village Hall JULY 2015
IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE TO THIS VITAL VILLAGE COMMODITY THEN CONTACT AUDREY ON THE NUMBER BELOW. For details and queries about any of our facilities contact Audrey on 01423 359 378
Email [email protected] We have Wednesday and Friday evenings and of course weekends free for parties, events, or club bookings just contact Audrey for details.
The Hall lies in the centre of the Village and throughout the week various groups enjoy it's facilities which include:-
CRAFTS, UNDER5'S, ART GROUP, TOCKWITH PLAYERS, DANCE,
PILATES AND YOGA
You can find a timetable in the notice board or contact Audrey (01423 359378)
If you would like to introduce new activities we do have vacant spaces in our timetable! ARE YOU THINKING OF HAVING
A PARTY OR A CELEBRATION?
Then why not hire Tockwith Village hall If you are interested just pick up the phone and dial 01423 359378 Or mail [email protected] And speak to Audrey – she will give you all the details you need to book your event whether it’s a children’s party or any other special event.
SUNDAY SERVICES IN JULY 2015 ASKHAM RICHARD BILBROUGH LONG MARSTON RUFFORTH TOCKWITH
5th ______10.00am PARISH COMMUNION, PATRONAL FESTIVAL ASKHAM RICHARD (RS)______5th Sunday after Trinity 3.30pm 4.00pm Messy Church Messy Church 6.30pm Evening Worship
12th 9.00am 11.00am 9.15am 11.00am 6th Sunday after Holy Communion Morning Worship JaM Club Holy Communion & Trinity (RS) (LT) Baptism 11.00am (RS) Holy Communion (AD)
19th 10.00am 9.00am 11.00am 10.00am 6.00pm 7th Sunday after Family Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Praise Evening Prayer (1662) Trinity (LT) (RS) (RS) (LT) (RS)
26th 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 8th Sunday after Holy Communion Family Praise Morning Prayer Holy Communion Family Praise Trinity (RS) (LT) (SE) (RS) (LT)
RS The Revd Roy Shaw AD The Revd Canon Alastair Dunn LT Local Team SE Mrs Sue Elgie
The Battle of Marston Moor, 1644- Evening Presentation by The Sealed Knot Tockwith Village Hall rd Friday 3 July 2015, 7.30pm
Join us with Sir Robert Huxley( Royalist) of the Sealed Knot on Friday 3rd July at the Tockwith Village Hall . Hear about the famous battle that took place on the edge of our village, see the costumes they wore and the weapons they used. After the presentation refreshments will be served, followed by a live demonstration of the weapons, artillery and muskets in the rear garden. There will then be a question and answer session.
Bring the family to hear and learn about this monumental battle of the English Civil War between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians.
On Sunday there will be the annual march from Tockwith to the monument on Marston Moor so the presentation this evening will be the perfect chance to gain a better understanding of the battle that took place
Doors open at 7pm Presentation begins 7.30pm Refreshments from 8.30pm Live Demonstration 9pm
Tickets £3.00 each or a family ticket for four £10.00.
To book your tickets contact Keith on 01423 358 603
Home composting – buy a compost bin from £12
How to purchase a compost bin
The York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership are part of the national framework to supply York and North Yorkshire residents with low cost compost bins. The partnership is currently offering residents two sizes of compost bin at the following subsidised prices:
The 220 litre compost bin costs £12.00 plus delivery. The 330 litre compost bin costs £14.00 plus delivery.
There is also a buy one get one half price offer on the already discounted prices which means residents of York and North Yorkshire can team up with a family member, friend or neighbour to get a compost bin for as little as £9 each. Delivery price is £5.99 per order. For more information and to purchase a compost bin please visit www.getcomposting.com
Compost bins from a garden centre can cost around £40 so you will save money by buying through this scheme.
Both the 220 litre and 330 litre compost bins are called Compost Converters. They are made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, have a windproof secure push-fit lid and removable side hatch, are carbon footprint certified by the Carbon Trust and are guaranteed for 15 years.
There are other methods of composting, see the Alternative composting systems page for more information. Products such as caddies, wormeries, hot bins and kitchen composters can also be purchased at www.getcomposting.com or other retailers.
Send your recipes to the editor or email him on [email protected]
Through the kitchen door
Quick-Mix Fruit Cake
Ingredients 225g / 8oz unsalted butter 4 eggs beaten 340g / 12oz mixed dried fruit Half a tsp ground cinnamon 110g / 4oz soft brown sugar 1 dessp black treacle 340g / 12oz self raising flour Half a tsp mixed spice
Grease a deep 8-9 inch cake tin and line with greaseproof paper.
Place all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and beat together for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly mixed. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake at 140/gas mark 2 for approx.. 1 hr 30 mins using fan oven.
July 2015 – Summer
Adventure Photography Craft Events
Registered charity no: 1115563 7th – Little Kickers We’re pleased to announce that Adventure Photography th th 14 – Garden Party is booked in for Saturday 19 September 2015. st Who’s Who: 21 – Closed for Summer This is a perfect opportunity to capture a gorgeous st image of your little one(s) or a family group photo. This 1 Sept – Open for Autumn Chairman is an ideal Christmas present for relatives and loved Kathryn Bye ones. Early Opening 07919 222751 There is no charge for the photo session; you only pay if you choose to buy the pictures. To book your place, We’re pleased to announce please contact Claire on 07786455783 or that we will be opening a Secretary [email protected] week early in September, on st Sue Cook the 1 September. Toddler group will be open to all under 5’s and their siblings. Treasurer We can’t wait to see you all Emily Penn after the long summer holidays.
Fundraisers Lisa Robinson Farewell and Welcome Kate Pratt
With the end of year fast approaching, it will be time to say goodbye
Playgroup Leader to our older children as they will be becoming Tiddlers! We wish
Claire Greenwood them all the best in their new school adventure! We’ll also be saving
goodbye to some much loved committee members. Nina, Hattie, Sue
and Jess will all be leaving us to explore other avenues. We’ll be
Opening Times really sad to see them go but want to thank them for all their hard
We meet once a work over the last few years. week on Tuesday mornings 09.30- Happily we are saying hello to new committee members and a new
11.30 playgroup leader. Starting in September Claire will be taking over as
our toddler group leader. Lisa and Kate will join our friendly
committee and we would love any other mums or dads to join us too. Prices Babies Birth -1 year £1.50 Toddlers 1-5 £3 (the £3 covers families/carers multiple children) First visit is free. Tockwith Children’s Partnership
Your community working together: Tockwith Under 5s, TickTock Daycare and Tockwith School
Tockwith
Singers
We meet every Tuesday in Tockwith Village Hall from 7.45 - 9.30pm No experience of choir singing needed. Come and have some fun and meet some friends along the way.
Do you enjoy painting or drawing? Perhaps you like the idea, but have never got round to trying it. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced you will be most welcome at TOCKWITH ART GROUP.
We are a small diverse group with a common interest in producing pictures. Some paint in oils, watercolours or acrylics, others prefer pastels or collage. Whatever your preferred medium, you are sure to fit in.
(Entrance £3.00 includes refreshment)
For more information contact: Janet 01423 358253 or Dorothy 01423 358642
Or just call in Monday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Tockwith Village Hall
Tockwith Festival…getting ready
Contrary to rumours of its demise Tockwith Festival will be back next year. The Festival committee is already making plans for the 2016 event to take place on May 14th.
To make sure the preparations run as smoothly as possible we would like to strengthen our teams and are seeking help from the community in a variety of areas. If you can give even a small amount of time to this great event (on the day or in the run-up) then we would be really pleased to hear from you.
Contact any of the committee, go to our Facebook page or take look at the Lend A Hand section of the website (www.tockwithfestivals.co.uk) Drop a line to me or Adrian or call us. We don’t bite…much.
Adrian Ray (07767 457331) [email protected] Mike Corbett (07469 253370) [email protected]
TOCKWITH AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY Registered Charity 105149 www.tockwithshow.org.uk
Show President Stuart Coggrave, his wife Pam and their family held their epic three day open garden event between 23rd and 25th May in aid of his chosen charity Macmillan Cancer, amid what turned out to be glorious weather considering that for most of May the weather felt as though we were in the month of March.
Stuart sent the following message ”I would like to stress how marvellous the support was from the village and from many supporters of Tockwith Show. Macmillian Cancer being the President’s chosen charity. I felt the strongest recommendation came from the fact that several people came for a second visit. The total raised was £1,950 which we are very pleased with.”
Show day Sunday 2nd August 8.30am to 6pm Admission Fees Unchanged for 2015 Adult Entry £8 Children under 16 FREE Save money buy tickets in advance online at £7 each Visit www.tockwithshow.org.uk
70th Anniversary Celebrations 1940’s Big Band Night with the popular
Friday 30th October 2015 The Engine Shed Wetherby Put the date in your diary we want to see you there.
For ‘Friends of the Show’ application please see application which offers exclusive benefits
FRIENDS OF THE SHOW If you would like to become a ‘Friend’ for the 2015 Show please complete the form below and return it to Norman Waller enclosing a cheque made payable to Tockwith and District Show Society for £53 Joint or £29.50 Single membership.
BENEFITS INCLUDED WITHIN THE MEMBERSHIP
Entrance ticket(s) for the Show – with Special Commemorative Souvenir badge
Quality Lunch in the Members Marquee included
(guest adult and child luncheon tickets available for purchase by Friends)
Members Car Park
Marquee open throughout the day for refreshments.
Members-only enclosure, bar and toilets
Periodic newsletters and members only link to show web site
Admittance to Showman’s Marquee at Great Yorkshire Show
If you would like further information please contact Norman Waller Holmsdale, 3 Kendal Gardens Tockwith York YO26 7QR Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 27TH July 2015
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WHEATLANDS WOODLAND MOTH NIGHT
Friday 31ST July 2015 9.00 PM-11.30PM
Everyone welcome. 1 Moth attracting by lamp after dark, support the local/ national moth survey led by Dr David Chesmore
2 A chance for you to walk around the woodland before dark. Bring a torch.
3 All our events are Free.
How Find Us – Access off A59 into Northfield Lane, Upper Poppleton, The woodland is behind Poppleton Garden Centre. Satnav YO266QF
The Craft Club – Tockwith Village Hall The craft club meets in the Village Hall every Monday afternoon during school term between 1pm and 3pm. We enjoy a wide range of crafting activities (whilst having a good natter) learning new skills in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, and you don‟t need to be an experienced crafter to join. Come and have a go! Just £2 per week including tea/coffee and biscuits.
For more information telephone Fiona 01423 358808
'Wild About Gardening’ is a new gardening social club which meets monthly in the Events Barn at the rear of Marston Grange at 7.00pm around the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone is welcome, irrespective of garden or gardening experience, and the format is an informal talk followed by an „over the garden gate‟ discussion for everyone to share the latest news and gardening information . The meeting is free and includes tea/coffee and cake, but there is a suggested donation of £3 if you are able to help the running of the club. There is no membership fee. For more information or directions to the Barn please see www.marstongrange.co.uk Or contact Jo Smakman Marston Grange, Tockwith Road, Long Marston, York, YO26 7PL Telephone: 01423 358283 / E-Mail: [email protected]
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO TRY STREET DANCING? Come and join us at the Village Hall Tockwith on Wednesdays from 4.30 to 5.15 For further information contact Deborah on [email protected]
MARSTON MOOR PROBUS CLUB
On Tuesday 26th May 2015 Mr Ivan Andrews gave a talk entitled “Waterloo Campaign 1815 –did the French snatch defeat from victory”. A topical talk with the 200th anniversary of this campaign this June. Mr Andrews told his story as if given by Col. John Freemantle speaking in 1855 two years after the death of Wellington. Freemantle had been able to talk to some of the leading French military after the peace and understood more of the reasons for the Napoleonic forces‟ strategies in the field. Mr Andrews described the different forces and personalities in the campaign and showed maps of the disposition of the various forces on different days between 14th and 18th of June. Big contributory factors leading to the defeat of the French under Napoleon were poor communications between his forces and Generals and the appalling wet weather at that time. Mr Andrews was thanked for his talk after answering questions.
The meeting on 28th July is the Summer Outing and the last possible date for confirming a place is 10th July. The Club normally meets on the morning of the last Tuesday of the month in Long Marston Village Hall, which has a good car park. New members and guests are welcome, contact the Secretary, Mr Bob Ellis on 01423 358 393.
Once more the Ladies of the Farndale Avenue Townswomen‟s Guild are visiting our group to make a spectacle of themselves assisted, of course, by the Tockwith Players They bring the usual characters - not to mention a completely harassed Produce, a new member visiting them from France and of course some extremely vigorous sound effects! On this occasion they will present a spine chilling mystery which will bring the house down (literally) and during the interval there will be a special treat when the Farndale Laureate will be chosen from the three finalists of the poetry reading group.
The Haunted Through Lounge and Recessed Dining Nook at Farndale Castle
Will be presented on Thurs 23th, Fri 24th and Sat 25th July At 7.45 In Tockwith Village Hall Tickets £7.50, conc on Thurs night only £6.00 Incl. nibbles Café style seating – bar open from 7.15pm To book tickets ring Lois 358603 0r Sue 358063
Christian Aid week This year Tockwith and Bilton villages combined collected £1,086.96 Thank you! Christian Aid turned seventy this year. It was launched in the aftermath of the Second World War, the brainchild of the British Council of Churches. The initial vision was of a world where every person is respected because they are human, a world where everyone's needs are met, a world without poverty. The work continues, thank you for making it possible.
Christian Aid works around the world and is funded largely by money collected once a year in May. Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. They provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where the need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes. If you would still like to give and didn't receive an envelope in May, donations can be made online at caweek.org or text MILK to 70040 to give £5 to help buy cows to provide milk and an income to help families in great need. Our communities helped other communities build a brighter tomorrow. Thank you.
When is £1 worth £1.25?
When you visit Church and you put some money in the collection – why not put it in a Gift Aid Envelope. It won‟t cost you anything extra but it will benefit the Church 25p extra for every £1 you donate.
The next “Let’s Do Lunch” is at the Spotted Ox on Thursday July 9th at 12.30. Please contact Mary Shaw on 359003 by Tuesday July 7th if you would like to book a place.
DIOCESE
Sharing Friendship theology of friendship and how discipleship in the New Testament, the The Rt Revd Dr John Thomson, performance of worship, and the shape Bishop of Selby, has written a new of Anglican ecclesiology are congruent book: Sharing Friendship: Exploring with such a theology. The book Anglican Character, Vocation, Witness concludes by rooting the theme of and Mission. sharing friendship within the self- emptying kenotic performance of Published by Ashgate, as part of their Jesus‟ mission, and looks at Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and challenges to the character of Empirical Theology series, Sharing contemporary Anglican ecclesiology Friendship represents a postliberal represented by secularization and approach to ecclesiology and theology globalization as well as by arguments generated out of the history, practices over appropriate new initiatives such and traditions of the Anglican Church. as Fresh Expressions. Drawing on the theological ethics of Stanley Hauerwas, this book explores Sharing Friendship costs £60.00 from the way friendship for the stranger www.ashgate.com. emerges from contextually grounded reflection and conversations with Alternatively, you can contact the contemporary Anglican theologians Bishop of Selby‟s office on within the English tradition, including [email protected] or John Milbank, Oliver O‟Donovan, Rowan Williams, Daniel Hardy and 01757 429982 Anthony Thiselton.
Bishop John said, “I wrote Sharing Friendship because I think Anglicanism has a lot going for it as a way of following Christ. My hope is that it will help clergy and laity alike to be confident in our Anglican mission today.”
Avoiding abstract definitions of character, mission or friendship, Bishop John explores how the history of the English Church reflects a
THE PARISH OF MARSTON MOOR
Covering the villages of Askham Richard, Bilbrough, Long Marston, Rufforth and Tockwith.
THE PARISH OFFICE
The PARISH OFFICE is usually open on Tuesday from 12.15pm to 4.15pm and on Thursday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The telephone number is 01904 738262 (only during opening hours please) and the email is [email protected].
The United Parish services are every first Sunday and, when there is one, every fifth Sunday at 10.00am. These services are an ideal opportunity for the parishes to get to know one another and to worship together in a larger congregation.
UNITED PARISH SERVICES in JULY
5th July 10.00am Parish Holy Communion(CW) at Askham Richard
I do enjoy a cuppa! Yes, he really does!
This is our opportunity to meet each other, and for me to hear about you and yours! I’d like to come and meet you, so why not invite me round for a cuppa? I’m setting aside Wednesdays from 4 till 5, and hope you’ll phone me and fix a date- 01423 359003
Roy (the vicar)
Tickets for York Minster The parish has an allocated number of free passes to York Minster for the use of parishioners. They may be borrowed for a day, and then returned to your local church. Details from the church secretary, or one of the churchwardens.
Kirk Hammerton Methodist Chapel Serving the villages from Great Ouseburn to Tockwith Minister Rev Gail Hunt - Tel 01423 863298 Worship every Sunday at 10am unless otherwise stated.
Sunday 5th July – Gracious Street worship team Sunday 12th July – Rev Michael Wearing ( Service to include Holy Communion ) Sunday 19th July - Service at Gracious Street Chapel Knaresborough - Rev Alistair Newton past minister. Sunday 26th - Rev Gail Hunt & Paul Spurgeon United service at the Chapel
Tockwith Fellowship group - Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month September > April at various homes. Re starts again In September Please telephone Rev Gail Hunt - 01423 863298 for details.
Ainsty Conservation Society
The society continues to have work days on the second and fourth Tuesday mornings of most months at which all comers are welcome.
A dedicated band of volunteers also check local footpaths and assist in keeping them clear. ACS is a local organisation dedicated to nature conservation and is a registered charity No 1000038
Thought for Tomorrow Personal reflections by Henry Woods
I have seen several of the BBC programmes about the start of the Great War and noted in parallel the ambivalence of the Beeb, when it comes to programmes such as Songs of Praise. A Centenary programme is notified well in advance with trailers, while the timing of Songs of Praise is changed from week to week and channel to channel, possibly according to the whim of programmers. This suggests that programmes with a religious context can be shifted confirming the intellectual view that they are of little consequence. Of course it may be that our faith is being harshly tested to keep numbers of viewers well down and us guessing what time Songs of Praise will be next Sunday.
These thoughts open up a wider argument and a deeper problem. The wider argument centres on the question of what can we believe in terms of faith? Those who point to the impossibility of believing in miracles seem to assume that our progress has reached a conclusion and ignore its dynamism. If you had told a 1st Century Jew or Gentile about atomic science in all its ramifications,, the internal combustion engine, aero-flight, transplant of hearts and lungs and other advances in science and technology, he or she would have laughed you to scorn labelling you a lunatic.
If you fell asleep like Rip van Winkle and awoke a century hence, we can only guess at the progress which will astonish our descendants. They may find common ground with those who mocked Our Lord upon the Cross –“He saved others, himself he cannot save.” now in alliance with those unbelievers who exhibit the arrogance of academics. Christians do not under rate the power of Faith and never fail to acknowledge the new developments all around us, especially in communications and computers
We are still at the beginning of very great changes from the advances in science and technology, many of which render the miracles more believable. Both in the Church and the secular world we need to reflect on the impact such changes may have on our daily lives. It could be an exciting journey, and I hope rising generations will use their God-given talents to make it supremely worthwhile in both the material and spiritual sense – at the junction of faith and reality
HGW.
Tockwith School PFTA
Summer gala
Friday 3 July 3.30 – 6.30
Entertainment from the Glee Club, Gym Club, School Choir etc
Face Painting
The Village Diary Are you planning an event? Then why not use this page to give advance notice of it. All that is required is the name of the organisation, date and time and type of event and contact number for more information. Please forward your information to the editor by email [email protected], telephone 01423 358588 or write to him at Holmsdale, 3 Kendal Gardens, Tockwith, York. Don’t forget you can also supply more details of your event nearer to the time. Location Contact JUNE 2015 Saturday 27th Tockwith Challenge Cycle Rides Nick Folkard – 60KM and 100KM rides [email protected] Tockwith Sports Hall 10am and 10.30am JULY 2015 Friday 3rd July Sealed Knot Society – Family Event See main ad Tockwith Village Hall
Sunday 5th July Sealed Knot Annual March and Service
Saturday 11th July Concert Tockwith Church – Angela Jenkins 358067 7.30pm Elysian Singers 7.30pm
Monday 20th July to Tockwith Church – Summer Holiday Club Karen Stobert 358979 Wednesday 22nd July
AUGUST 2015 Saturday 1st Tockwith Show Dressage Competition Sally Ann Hannington 07702 624817
Sunday 2nd Tockwith & District Show Steve Ross 01423 339863 8.30am – 6.00pm Adults £8 16yrs and under FREE Special pre show price available of £7 Visit the Show web site
SEPTEMBER 2015 Saturday 26th 7.30pm An Evening of Entertainment – featuring the Fiona 01423 358808 best of local entertainment
OCTOBER 2015 Saturday 10th 10am-4pm Stirling Air Crash Commemorative Norman Waller 01423 358588 Exhibition Tockwith Church
Sunday 11th 2.00pm Stirling Air crash Memorial Service and Norman Waller 01423 358588 Unveiling of monument
Saturday 24th October The return of Steve Caprice as ‘Elvis’ Angela Jenkins 01423 358067 7.30pm
Friday 30th October Tockwith and District Show – 70th Sally Ann Hannington 7.30pm Anniversary Celebrations – Big Band Night 07702 624817 The Engine Shed Wetherby – featuring Echo details to follow 42.
NOVEMBER 2015 Thurs 5th November Tockwith Show Firework Display and Details to follow Bonfire Saturday 21st Irish Folk Night - the Róisín Bán Details to follow Internationally acclaimed folk band
A reminder if you are planning events notify me as soon as possible so that it can be included in the Village Diary this will hopefully prevent duplication of events which benefits no-one……..Ed
Jottings from the Methodist Manse …… From the Methodist Minister Gail Hunt
Are you off on holiday this summer? How do you pack your case? Are you a “ layer and tissue-paper” packer as my dear mum was or one of the “roll up and stuff” brigade. And have you noticed the change in travelling cases. At one time there was little variation in the standard “suit case.” However today travelling bags come in all sorts of shapes and sizes to accommodate the various things we need to take on holiday and each of us tries to put an identifying mark on them so it‟s easier to find on the travel belt at the airport! Then there is the fear when you go away that after carefully packing your case, you will be asked to empty it at the airport security. Or you collect it at your destination only to find a card inside to say it has been searched at some point on the way and everything has been put back upside down! Whatever our packing experience however we still set off on our holiday travels.
Life too can be likened to a journey and many of us have trouble with our luggage on that journey too. Over the years we pick up baggage, over load ourselves with commitments or habits or everything just seems to get in a muddle. I often find that summer is a good time to stop and reflect on what I am doing, to perhaps re arrange a few things in my life‟s baggage, or even take some out, and to also take some time to rest and enjoy the longer days and sun.
So whether you are travelling or staying at home this summer, I pray that you will continue on life‟s journey knowing what to take, or leave behind, when to rest and also knowing that you never travel alone.
Just a thought...
Gail
CHURCH OFFICERS AND CONTACT PERSONS
Vicar Revd Roy Shaw 01423 359003 [email protected] Roy blogs at
http:/revroyrambles.tockwithchurch.co.uk/#home As far as possible, Roy keeps Friday as his day off.
Reader Ann Watson 01904 738786 Email: [email protected]
Church of the Epiphany, Tockwith Village Church Council Members (VCC)
Church Warden Angela Jenkins - 358067 Deryck Wilson - 358364 VCC Secretary Marion Hainsworth VCC Treasurer Peter Harris - 358416 VCC Members Don Hale / Susan McKernan / Neil Stobert / Jenn Waller/ Major General Henry Woods / Imogen Woods /Joanna Worth.
Tockwith Church Groups
Weddings and Baptisms Angela Jenkins / or 358067 Deryck Wilson 358364 Funerals Deryck Wilson 358364 Church Flowers Sara Sonley 358100 Gift/Aid Donations Peter Harris 358416 Companions Drama Group Don Hale 358251 Messy Church Karen Stobert 358979 Church Music Group Angela Jenkins 358067 Children and Youth Leader Karen Stobert 358979 Remembrance Book Angela Jenkins 358067
Parish and Village News
Magazine Editor: contact Norman Waller 358588 – [email protected] Parish News Advertising at very reasonable rates: contact Susan McKernan – 358831 or [email protected]
Distribution Lists All magazines are distributed by a team of eager volunteers, who are located around the parishes, appropriately.
Please find a list of current distributors to whom you may contact with regards your Subscription, but also to “drop off” your copy and advertisement requirements!
Tockwith Janet Marriner, 212 Prince Rupert Drive Audrey Gough, Bluecoats, Fleet Lane Diane Wakelin, 50 Prince Rupert Drive Susan McKernan, 32 Kendal Gardens Chris Leggott 8 Farfax Crescent Jean Birchill 7 Fairfax Crescent John Wardle, School Bungalow, Southfield Lane Bev Greaves Fleet Lane Tockwith (delivers Kirk Lane) Sue Bird 36 Westfield Road
Bickerton & Bilton Julie Davies – 9 Westlands Bilton-in-Ainsty
This magazine is NOT just for Church News. We want to include information about events and
organisations within our community, so if you want any news put in next months Parish and Village News then
forward it to the editor Norman Waller Holmsdale 3 Kendal Gardens
Tockwith Tel 01423 358588 Before Friday 17th July or email [email protected]
Tockwith Church Notice Board
Saturday 11th July 7.30pm Concert Elysian Singers
Saturday 24th October 7.30PM Elvis Night
Book swop – Books are available in the entrance to Church to swop or buy for 50p.
'Don't forget the Food Bank', FOOD BANK DONATIONS can also be left in the entrance of the Church Tockwith Church is open every Sunday between 12 Noon – 4pm www.tockwithchurch.co.uk