The Parish LANTERN

The magazine for Kenwyn with St Allen, Zelah, Allet and Shortlanesend

October - November 2020

Church Directory

Vicar: Rev Chris Parsons 01872 263015 (day off Friday) email: [email protected] Ordained Local Minister (retired): Rev Bob Humphries 01872 862827 email: [email protected] Reader: Tess Dean: 01872 279794 email: [email protected] Worship Leader: John Dean: 01872 279794

Churchwardens: Kenwyn: Martin Wright: 01872 222264 email: [email protected] St Allen: Adrian Hare: 01872 540307 David Burgess: 01872 263935

Parish administrator and PCC Secretary: Helen Perry: 01872 277117 email: [email protected]

Bell ringing: Norman: 01872 242569 Choir and organist: Angela Gilbert: 01872 277725 email: [email protected] Mothers’ Union: Tess Dean: 01872 279794 email: [email protected] Wednesday Fellowship: Jean: 01872 271658 Flower arrangers: Val: 01872 222037 To hire the Lychgate room please contact Helen Perry: 01872 277117 email: [email protected] Parish Magazine editor: Jenny King: 01872 225661 email: [email protected]

Please submit items for the December2020/January 2021 magazine by November 15th thank you

A Reflection from the Mothers' Union

They asked each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’ Luke 24.32

Jesus told stories. When the two disciples walked the road to Emmaus on the day of resurrection, Jesus joined them and ‘beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself’. As Jesus re-told the story of God’s people the disciples’ hearts ‘burnt within them.’

This week in our Sunday lectionary readings, we heard from the story of Moses and his preparations for the first Passover. Moses inaugurated this worship in Egypt, which involved slaughtering a lamb and daubing the blood on the door-posts and lintels. The blood was a sign of protection, that the angel of death would ‘passover’ their house without bringing death within. ‘Passover’ continued to be celebrated annually. Because Jesus, another ‘lamb’, the lamb of God, was killed during the annual Passover celebrations, Passover took on a whole new meaning for the first Christians.

Jesus began to explain this new meaning to the disciples on the road to Emmaus by re-telling the story of God’s people. As he did so, the disciples experienced the power of story. Their hearts ‘burnt within them.’

Has your heart ever ‘burnt within you’ when encountering Scripture? I am fascinated by the power of story to touch lives deeply. During lockdown, I have been unable to tell the stories of God’s people to the pre-schools and primary schools I usually visit. Instead, I have told the same stories through a weekly youtube StoryBox. It is welcomed and viewed by all ages. Even adults tell me how much they enjoy the stories. The timeless story of God’s people is taking on a whole new meaning for them as they listen and engage with the stories.

Clearly there is power in story-telling. As we re-tell God’s story today, God’s story and our stories intertwine. Hearts are touched, lives impacted. I am discovering this through the many comments I receive from simply ‘telling the story’. Join me and share your story and God’s story with those around you. I am sure you will find, like me, a deep hunger for God’s story. Hearts will burn!

God bless you, Mother Alison.

On Sunday 25th October

clocks go back one hour

The idea of summer time or daylight saving time was mentioned in 1784 by Benjamin Franklin, the American inventor, scientist and statesman. However, it wasn't until 1907 that a serious proposal for daylight saving time was made in Britain by William Willett. Angry at the waste of daylight during summer mornings, he self- published a pamphlet called "The Waste of Daylight". In 1916, a year after Willett’s death, Germany became the first country to adopt daylight saving time. The UK did the same a few weeks later, along with many other nations involved in the First World War (1914- 1918).

Within a few years of its introduction, many countries across the world adopted Daylight Saving Time. However, the benefits of it have been an ongoing debate since it was first introduced.

During the Second World War (1939-1945), British Double Summer Time - two hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - was temporarily introduced for the period when ordinary daylight saving would be in force. During the winter, clocks were kept one hour in advance of GMT to increase productivity.

With the war over, Britain returned to British Summer Time except for an experiment between 1968 and 1971 when the clocks went forward but were not put back. The experiment was discontinued as it was found impossible to assess the advantages and disadvantages of British Summer Time.

Campaigners have sought a return to British Double Summer Time or a permanent British Summer Time to save energy and increase the time available in the evenings. An attempt was made by backbench MPs to change BST but The Daylight Saving Bill 2010–12 was not passed by the House of Commons.

Coronavirus Update We are thinking of you all in these difficult times, and hope you are safe and well.

In line with government advice, we made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone events and volunteer activities at present. Those of you already booked onto events should have been contacted already.

You are welcome to walk through our grounds, but please keep any dogs on a lead and observe the current safety guidelines to stay 2 metres away from other walkers to help combat COVID-19.

Road Closure

The road leading to Epiphany House from Kenwyn Church is currently closed. Please use our front entrance via Higher Trehaverne.

You may already be aware that we are fundraising at present to restore and renew Epiphany House. We have a major project under way to extend our facilities and improve accessibility, and to restore some of the historic features of this beautiful building. We’re really excited! There will be ensuite bedrooms, universal access facilities, more and better meeting rooms. To carry out all of the work, we need to raise £1.5 million in total but will be spreading the work and the fundraising over three phases. We’re raising some of the money through grants, the Epiphany Trust is putting funds towards the project as well and for the remainder we are seeking donations. We want to be good stewards of both our spiritual and our physical heritage and this work will help to secure the future of the House – but we need your help! Please would you pray for our fundraising, and consider whether you could make a donation to our Restore & Renew fund. More info: http://www.epiphanyhouse.co.uk/news/

Gardening As the garden starts to slow down for the winter, in the parks department we seem to be getting really busy.

Taking up our time at the moment is the winter/ spring bedding. I always say how important it is to get your plants established as soon as you can and that is definitely true. But we all know that this is not always possible. Delivery of certain plants being later with events, short staffing due to the current situation and such like has all delayed planting for us. We always try to get everything done for the early part of November, so the next two weeks are going to be very busy indeed.

If you are buying plants now and planting them at home this is fine and with the mild weather at the moment you still have time to spoil your plants, which will give them a little boost before the winter.

Winter bedding plants don’t necessarily like our winter weather, they are just resilient plants that can tolerate most of what is thrown at them. However prolonged cold and particularly wet spells will take its toll. Wallflowers for example, naturally grow on scree slopes, cliffs and walls, which gives them their name. So, obviously these areas are well drained and what do we do? We plant them into our rich, water holding soil in the parks during the wet winter months. Yet during March through to May they still give us a wonderful, sweet smelling display, very strong, resilient plants indeed. In your garden try to find a free draining position or maybe add some horticultural grit to encourage more air around the roots. Wallflowers also don not like too much acid in the soil, so maybe do a soil test and talk to someone about controlling soil Ph. As for your other plants in pots maybe give a balanced feed to push growth on and try to position away from any cold breezes. There is still time to spoil your plants and the weather is favourable at the moment.

The wind is always a problem through the winter, so now that the weather is starting to blow it might be time to batten down the hatches. Look around your garden and see where the wind tends to catch things. If you decide to put up some form of wind break, choose an option that will filter the wind. A solid break can cause the wind to go over the top making it swirl around catching the plants below. My last garden was a real struggle to keep going in windy weather and it had a six foot solid fence all the way around. If the wind is filtered it does a lot less damage.

If you’re planting tall shrubs or trees, you might want to consider staking them. Wind rocking the plant around during the winter months could damage the stem. Also, if newly planted, gusts moving the plant could damage the roots. So, it is very important to stake trees properly and to check them over the first few years of growth, if the tree is left unchecked it could establish itself incorrectly and grow badly.

When staking your plants take care when tying them, make sure you don’t tie your plants too tightly. You can buy different types of specialist ties in the garden centre, which are well worth it. Another thing you can use is an old pair of tights as they are soft and stretchy. I don’t wear them myself, but there is always a family member that can provide an old pair. I did get worried a few years ago when my dad gave me a pair? I don’t think he’d been planning any bank jobs!

There really is plenty to do out in the garden during these latter months, I use the winter to get on with my building projects. At the moment I’m building a little propagating house and doing repairs to my shed. At work believe it or not I’m designing next year’s summer displays. It’s nice to go in when it’s raining.

Just to keep you going I’ll mention a few gardening jobs that you can do at this time.

Keep cutting your lawn this month. Set your mower onto its winter height and keep composting that grass as we will have use for some good compost next month. In October there is still time to fix any bare patches that might be in your lawn. Rough bare ground up with a fork or a stiff rake and then lightly rake in some grass seed. Give around two to three weeks and you should be seeing things germinating.

Bulb planting is being done in the beds around Truro. If you want to plant any at home, try to resist over doing it. Plant in clumps of fives or sevens. A few clumps like this in your garden will make a much bigger statement, than single plants everywhere. Also look at your flower colours and heights. It is easy to just stick bulbs in without thinking what they will look like when they come up. Plan and design where you want them, a little thought will make all the difference. Leaves on the paths and grass are also a problem. Keep on top of leaf clearing especially on your lawn, as a thick wet mat of leaves on your grass will damage or kill off areas. If the leaves are dry and thinly spread, go over them with a high setting on your lawnmower it should hoover and chop them up for you. Be careful not overload your machine though, too thick a pile could over strain the grass cutter. Make sure you also compost these leaves. Leaf mulch makes a lovely addition to your garden soil, is food for worms and adds structure.

Spare some thought into looking after the birds at this time of the year. They need to fatten up now to cope with the winter. So, make sure your feeders are nice and full. Fat balls are great to help garden birds bulk up for the winter. They are very easy to make and something you could get the children involved in making. If you have any extra, bring them to Boscawen Park, we’ll definitely put them up.

Yes, it can be miserable and cold as we go into the garden, but wrap up warm get out there and I promise you, you’ll feel better for it.

Enjoy your gardening.

Liam Shoesmith

William Tyndale –Translator

(remembered on 6th October)

He was a native of Gloucester and began his studies at Oxford in 1510, later moving on to Cambridge. By 1523 his passion had been ignited; in that year he sought permission and funds from the of London to translate the New Testament. The bishop denied his request, and further queries convinced Tyndale the project would not be welcomed anywhere in .

To find a hospitable environment, he travelled to the free cities of Europe—Hamburg, Wittenberg, Cologne, and finally to the Lutheran city of Worms. There, in 1525, his New Testament emerged: the first translation from Greek into the English language. It was quickly smuggled into England, where it received a less-than-enthusiastic response from the authorities. King Henry VIII, Cardinal Wolsey, and Sir Thomas More, among others, were furious.

Authorities bought up copies of the translation (which, ironically, only financed Tyndale's further work) and hatched plans to silence Tyndale.

Meanwhile Tyndale had moved to Antwerp, a city in which he was relatively free from both English agents and those of the Holy Roman (and Catholic) Empire. For nine years he managed with the help of friends to evade authorities, revise his New Testament, and begin translating the Old.

His translations, it would turn out, became decisive in the history of the English Bible, and of the English language.

Betrayal During these years, Tyndale also gave himself methodically to good works. On Mondays he visited other religious refugees from England. On Saturdays he walked Antwerp's streets, seeking to minister to the poor. On Sundays he dined in merchants' homes, reading Scripture before and after dinner. The rest of the week he devoted to writing tracts and books and translating the Bible.

We do not know who planned and financed the plot that ended his life (whether English or continental authorities), but we do know it was carried out by Henry Phillips, a man who had been accused of robbing his father and of gambling himself into poverty. Phillips became Tyndale's guest at meals and soon was one of the few privileged to look at Tyndale's books and papers.

In May 1535, Phillips lured Tyndale away from the safety of his quarters and into the arms of soldiers. Tyndale was immediately taken to the Castle of Vilvorde, the great state prison of the Low Countries, and accused of heresy.

Trials for heresy in the Netherlands were in the hands of special commissioners of the Holy Roman Empire. It took months for the law to take its course.

Finally, in early August 1536, Tyndale was condemned as a heretic, degraded from the priesthood, and delivered to the secular authorities for punishment.

On Friday, October 6, after local officials took their seats, Tyndale was brought to the cross in the middle of the town square and given a chance to recant. That refused, he was given a moment to pray. Then he was bound to the beam, and both an iron chain and a rope were put around his neck. Gunpowder was added to the brush and logs. At the signal of a local official, the executioner, standing behind Tyndale, quickly tightened the noose. Then an official took up a lighted torch and handed it to the executioner, who set the wood ablaze.

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This week saw the publication, or rather republication, of one of the books which changed the Church's attitude to the environment. It was 30 years ago that the first edition of 'God is Green' by Ian Bradley appeared and since then it has been at the core of many initiatives, new forms of worship, and a host of actions, pledges and projects across the whole range of Christian churches. Why was this book so effective for the churches? I think mainly because rather than focusing on the science of climate change it explored the teachings of Christianity and went back to the earliest parts of the Bible to show that the Christian idea of God is intimately bound up with ideas about the environment and mankind's relationship with it. But 'God is Green' went further than that. Bradley showed that the essential Christian view of the role that humanity plays in relation to the natural world isn't just that we are carers, or 'stewards' as we often hear, of our planet, but equal partners, one of a host of species that co- exist on our world. And if we ignore that, if we assume that we are the Gods of the world we inhabit, then we end by destroying and wrecking our environment through exploitation and selfishness.

During the pandemic it is obviously harder to join those many actions which aim to reduce our destruction of the natural world. But local groups have tried very hard to keep up the momentum, and Green Truro Festival went on line this year with a conference called 'Right Tree, Right Space', and organised some outdoor events in Coosebean, a children's' fairy walk and some street theatre events in mid- September. When you are reading this, it will all be over of course, but if you haven't recently been down to Coosebean I would recommend a visit. We are lucky that Truro City Council has taken over the management of the area, and with the guidance of Truro's Countryside Ranger, Chris Waddle, has really improved this amenity, creating walks, signs and even little treats for children, if they keep their eyes open. The work here and in Daubuz Moors is a very good example of how small scale projects can make a genuine difference to our quality of life, and enhance our living environment. We are also fortunate that our County Council is also leading the way in tackling climate change. Their Climate Change Development Plan is available on the web and shows real vision and ambition in protecting our part of the fragile ecosystem. They gave also produced a very user friendly website called Carbon Neutral Cornwall Hive, a collection of information and practical ideas about reducing our carbon footprint. There are grants available for relevant projects, articles about gardens, low impact homes, and community energy, and an interactive map of the county showing lots of interesting projects and initiatives. While the lack of immediate government response to climate change across the world is frustrating, there is a good deal to celebrate in our local area.

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Drivers Needed for Foodbank!

As businesses emerge from lockdown, an increasing number of people who have never had financial problems before are finding themselves in dire straits and in need of support from the Truro Foodbank until they are able to find their feet again.

Added to this, Volunteer Cornwall has now had to withdraw their help. (During lockdown they were delivering food when needed but are now resuming their normal commitments and so are no longer able to offer a delivery service for the Foodbank.)

Please could YOU offer to make occasional deliveries? Help is needed September onwards.

This would mean: On receipt of a request from the Foodbank, agree a time that day or within the next day or two to collect bags of food from All Saints, Highertown and deliver to the customer (with no mention to any neighbours as to the nature of your visit).

Because you will only be leaving food on the doorstep and not going into a house, there is no need for a DBS check but we will require the names and details of two referees please. Your car would need a valid MOT and to be insured. You would need to tell your insurance company that you might be making these occasional deliveries.

If you think that you might be able to help, please could you contact Simon at [email protected] or 077 2171 1669 And THANK YOU!

Mothers’ Union Thank You Key Workers Appeal

Since 1965 Mothers’ Union has run the “Away From It All” (AFIA) programme of experiences and holidays across Britain and and has helped many families rebuild relationships that had become strained, fractured or even been kept apart.

Most of us had our lives turned upside down in a matter of days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had to come to terms with restrictions on everyday activities, such as seeing family and going to Church and School. Many of us also had to become technology gurus overnight and reinvented our dining tables to be our new offices! It was an adjustment for us all. But while all this was happening, an army of individuals were keeping us all going – from shop workers to care workers, refuse collectors to bus drivers, nurses to delivery drivers. Without them, our lockdown would have been so much harder. They ensured we were as safe as possible, often putting themselves at risk in the process.

We now want to say a huge thank you for all they have done, which is why we have used all our experience from AFIA to launch our Thank You Key Workers Appeal in order to recognise those who have continued to go above and beyond to help others. While all the work our key workers have done has been a triumph of compassion and care, it has meant a great deal of personal sacrifice – including the very important quality family time. We want to provide similar AFIA day experiences and short breaks for key workers to help them rebuild family connections and togetherness. We especially want to provide this for families who have been kept apart or who are on low incomes, so they will be prioritised.

The appeal officially launched on the 5 July and we have been working hard to increase awareness of it outside the Mothers’ Union movement, so that we can not only raise vital funds but also raise the profile of the amazing work we do through AFIA every year! You can find out more about the appeal at www.mothersunion.org/thank-you-keyworker- appeal and we invite you to share this link with anyone you think might also like to say thank you to a key worker. You can also nominate a key worker that you think really deserves an opportunity such as this.

To apply or nominate please visit: www.mothersunion.org/thank-you- keyworker-appeal

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 8th NOVEMBER

Words for Remembrance Day

They shall grow not old

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Laurence Binyon, 1869 - 1943

It's All in the Name (again!)

(with apologies to Richard Osman's House of Games'!)

All the answers are to be found within the name

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

1. dying fire remains 2. for the reason that; since 3. lacking interest or excitement 4. freshwater fish 5. hug; include or contain 6. task; assignment 7. view or landscape 8. a layer of thin, skin-like material 9. occupation; move swiftly 10. Queen Victoria wasn't! 11. Send a defendant to await trial 12. the Thursday after Ash Wednesday 13. dark brown colour 14. rhythmic mover 15. system of religious belief 16. Tweety Pie was one! 17. boyfriend 18. a quantity or amount 19. a season 20. be a burden to 21. a swelling of the wall of an artery 22. mine's King, what's yours?! 23. strong alcoholic drink 24. what you could be after drinking the above! 25. greenish blue 26. accompaniment to chicken or turkey at Christmas

Answers in the next magazine!

News from Kenwyn Parish Council

Kenwyn Parish Council have been continuing to work for our communities throughout Covid-19 including striving to improve the village parks, to keep them open and to allow people to exercise during the lockdown.

We can confirm that within the next couple of weeks the first pieces of new play equipment will be installed at Shortlanesend Park as part of our S106 improvements.

The Council have agreed to expand the CCTV at Shortlanesend Park to combat the increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism that has been happening there of late.

We have been working incredibly hard to reopen of the Village hall at Shortlanesend and make sure it is Covid safe. We have now done this, and we are pleased to say the hall will be reopening soon.

Since our last article we can now say that Kenwyn Parish Council has a new Chairman, Cllr Mark Harry, together with a new Vice-Chairman, Cllr Barry Hilton. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our previous Chairman, Ian Holroyd, for all his work for the community during his tenure.

Councillor John Dyer recently celebrated his 50th year of service to Kenwyn Parish Council and we would like to congratulate him on this milestone and for his continued work for our Parish.

All our Councillors are volunteers and do their best to help improve the area wherever they can. If you would like to contact either the Clerk or your local Councillors, details can be found on our website www.kenwynparishcouncil.gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk, Mrs. Karen Harding on 01209 610250 or [email protected]

Until next time, stay safe, keep well and take care of one another.

Kenwyn Parish Council

Kenwyn Churchwardens Report to PCC

16 July – 16 September 2020 Church:

1. Metalwork on tower roof door painted, and two of the flagpole supports 29.07

2. Every other pew roped off, since face masks became compulsory, 17 pews 05.08

3. To note, bat seen in South Porch 05.08

4. Vestry alarm, serviced. 19.08

5. Tower door re-hinged (bottom) and aluminium strip protecting top of door 22.08

6. Full boiler service requested. Await parts before fixing a date. 04.09

7. Reminder sent for Quinquennial Inspection report 04.09

Lychgate:

1. Meeting with A1 to be arranged to discuss guttering issues.

2. White strips on edge of steps washed down and re-painted, 29.07

3. Deep clean of building ahead of private hire, for 6 people max. 18.08

Churchyard:

1. Large Laurel tree fallen behind Emidy grave in area B.

Truro City Council informed, and they will remove at a convenient date.

2. Liam Shoesmith advised that City Council to start annual strim of churchyard 06.08 3. Located six Carlyon graves in churchyard for Carlyon family. 07.08

4. Churchyard Gardeners met. Holy well cleared of vegetation. 22.07, 12 & 26.08 & 09.09

5. City Council began annual strim of churchyard 13.08

6. Bag of ‘better than bark’ bought for heather bed. 12.08

Health & Safety:

1. Dawson’s re failure of lightning conductor. Due Monday 12th October. 16.07

2. Meeting with Paul Blamey for annual Health & Safety Inspection. 02.08

3. Receipt of Pauls Health & Safety Inspection findings 11.08

4. Health & Safety Policy revised 09.08

5. Truro City Council contacted re limited visibility at war memorial site 04.08

Revised Risk Assessment (v.5) completed for both Kenwyn Church and

Lychgate Schoolroom 19.08

6. Argos Fire service 25.08

Other:

1. Sally Searle formally resigned as from 1st August.

2. Martin to lead Sunday morning worship at St. Allen and Kenwyn churches 6 & 13.09.

From the PCC The PCC held their September meeting by Zoom, again considering many areas of church life:

Despite the Coronavirus situation morning services had been able to continue in both churches. Having listened to the congregation it was agreed that the 9.30am service at St Allen would always be Holy Communion, whilst the 11.00am service at Kenwyn would alternate between Holy Communion and Sunday Worship. It was understood that some people were still unhappy about returning to the buildings, and other options were being explored, especially in relation to re-starting the monthly Tea Time Service.

At St Allen steps were being taken to consecrate the remaining half of the field opposite the church, so that it could be used for burials, and advice was being sought on the small trees which had started to grow on some of the existing graves. The Quinquennial Inspection report had now been received on Kenwyn Church. Although well cared for, there were items of concern which needed attention, mainly relating to areas of dampness. Both Churches had recently undergone Health and Safety inspections, with minor details requiring attention.

Church House had advised that annual meetings have to be held by 31st October 2020. The Vestry Meeting, to elect the Churchwardens, is open to all on the Electoral Roll, plus persons resident in the parish whose names are entered on the register of local government electors resident within the Parish. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is open to all members of the Electoral Roll. As the current COVID 19 restrictions do not allow for meetings of more than six people this event will take place by Zoom, commencing at 6.00pm on Sunday 11th October. For those with computer access just click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692544702?pwd=QkNiUzBNTFNHMW1SckZ Gd2k4ZUpHQT09

There is also an option to join by telephone by dialing 0203 481 5240 / 0203 901 7895 / 0131 460 1196 / 0203 051 2874 / 0203 481 5237. Meeting ID: 836 9254 4702 / Passcode: 352334

New members will be elected to the PCC, plus representatives for the Deanery Synod. The annual accounts will be received, and events of 2019 considered. Paperwork will be emailed to as many as possible in advance of the meetings.

Helen Perry (PCC Secretary) SHORTLANESEND METHODIST CHURCH

SLE opened at the beginning of August for a Wedding, which went very well. We had our first informal meeting on the Sunday two weeks after that. We shall continue to open twice a month on Sundays, but have no firm dates as yet. As we are such a small Chapel, we are extremely limited to how many we can seat. In fact, we really only have enough seats for our own congregation at this point in time.

Sadly, we are still not able to hold the Children’s group, the Tuesday Afternoon Social Group, or the Community Coffee Mornings. However, the situation is under constant review.

Our Facebook page is still operating and has all sorts of interesting information on it, including a daily Bible reading and prayer provided by the Revd.Steve Wild, Chairman of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Methodist District.

If anyone has a prayer request then please put it on our facebook page or slip it on a piece of paper under the Chapel door. The Chapel is regularly checked.

For anyone who is unable to physically attend a funeral at the present time, the Methodist Church has produced a 'Home' Funeral Service.

FIND US AT www.facebook.com/shortlanesendmethodist

Love and blessings to all.

Jennie Thomas - Church Steward 01872 240774

Dear Granny Kenwyn

Please help! Our two and a half year old son is impossible. He throws himself on the floor and kicks and screams if he doesn’t get his own way when we say ‘no’. My partner and I keep loosing our temper with him and shouting at him. It is getting worse. What can we do? My mother says we should give him a ‘good smack’.

Your little boy is showing normal behaviour for his age and stage of development – it’s often called ‘tantrums’ or ‘the terrible twos’. It comes about when children need to show their independence and assert themselves. If you have just been dealing with one of his ‘outbursts’ you probably wont feel very heartened by this answer but it really is a healthy sign and an important part of his growing up. He can’t say clearly what he is feeling and this partly the cause of these ‘tantrums’.

He needs to know the limits but he certainly does not need to be smacked. That will only make things worse. Try to keep calm and remain relaxed. Practice lowering your voice and getting quieter rather than louder. Say ‘no’ firmly but gently. The first thing to say to yourself is ‘this will not go on for ever’. The second thing is to tell yourself ‘this is normal’. Resolve not to shout again. Instead say ‘no’ really softly and if he carries on say it again, even softer. Relax your shoulders and your whole body. In that way you will not shout and give him all the attention. Nursery staff and teachers do this …they know it works!

Have you read Steve Biddulph’s book ‘The Secret of Happy Children’? He has some excellent advice.

This is a big subject so more next time…….. !

Yours sincerely

Granny Kenwyn

WEATHER NOTES

Here is my weather data summary for July and August.

2020 July August

Minimum temperature* 11.86°C 53.3°F 14.00°C 57.2°F Maximum temperature* 20.12°C 68.2°F 21.22°C 70.2°F

Monthly temperature* 15.99°C 60.8°F 17.61°C 63.7°F Minimum humidity* 66.77% 72.32%

Maximum humidity* 96% 97.06% Monthly humidity* 81.39% 84.69%

Minimum pressure* 1015.7 millibars 1009.8 millibars

Maximum pressure* 1020.9 millibars 1015.7 millibars

Monthly pressure* 1018.3 millibars 1012.7 millibars

Rainfall 28.6 mm 1 1/8” 137.8 mm 5 3/7”

Monthly wind gust* 14.97 mph 15.45 mph

*Average for month.

July was the coolest I have recorded since 1998 (15.79°C 60.4°F) and the driest since 2016 (16 mm 5/8”). August, by contrast, was the warmest since 2016 (17.91°C 64.2°F) and the wettest since 2015 (171 mm 6¾”).

August had two named storms, Ellen and Francis. Storm Ellen contained the remnants of Tropical Storm Kyle. On the 27th, I recorded my wettest day (55 mm 2 1/6”) since 13th August 2015 when I had measured 58 mm or 2 2/7” of rainfall. The last time I recorded named storms in August was in 2009 when Ex-Hurricane Bill and Ex-Tropical Storm Danny affected the UK.

My (Hendra, Truro) and other observers’ records can be viewed at https://wow.metoffice.gov.uk/

Chris Wells

Local Government News

The Royal Cornwall Hospital is of course our main acute hospital for Cornwall, and it is built in the Parish of Kenwyn (not diocese parish but local government parish). It is wonderful news that in early September our National Government announced an early release of funds to ensure that the facilities to form a Women’s and Children’s Centre are completed by 2024 - a year earlier than previously planned. RCHT is submitting outline planning permission in the next few weeks.

The Cornwall Foundation Trust (which oversees all the community hospitals and mental health services in the county) and the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust are to amalgamate and form one Health Trust for Cornwall which will enable our health provision to be better organized and the people of Cornwall will be able to access health treatments in specialist areas and in many cases nearer their homes. So, it is very exciting times for our health provision in our county.

There appears to be an increase in the number of people being tested positively for Covid-19, which is very worrying. The government have had to change the rules in which we live, but too many people are still saying that these rules do not apply to them! I beseech all the Readers of the Parish Lantern to remain very vigilant and take care and remember the Rule of 6 as well as HANDS- FACE and SPACE.

As I have mentioned before the next Local Government elections to Parish and to Cornwall Council are scheduled to take place in May 2021 unless they are postponed as they are deemed not safe to be held. A further reminder to all the Residents of St Allen Parish, Zelah and close areas will be joining the Goonhavern Division as opposed to the Grampound Road Area when the Cornwall Council is reduced by the National Boundary Commission from the current 123 to 87 members. This means that the workload for these Members is bound to increase with 36 less Councilors. The present division that I represent will lose the Shortlanesend Ward of Kenwyn Parish (being subsumed into Trehaverne Ward Truro) as well as the Baldhu Ward of Kea Parish which will be taken in Kea Division. The new ward created will retain the Greenbottom Ward of Kenwyn, all Chacewater Parish and gain most of the Threemilestone Ward of Kenwyn Parish.

So, lots of changes ahead for us in 2021. Just let us hope that there has been significant advances and our Scientists are able to help us get back to living more normal lives. In the meantime, please stay safe and look after yourselves.

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Answer to Wise Up!

from the last magazine

'The end of a matter is better than its beginning and patience is better than pride.'

The donkey in the well

One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the donkey was old, and the well, needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement he quietened down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey did something amazing. He shook it off and took a step up. As the farmer’s neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five rules for happiness: 1 Free your heart from hatred – forgive 2 Free your mind from worries – most never happen 3 Live simply and appreciate what you have 4 Give more 5 Expect less from people but more from yourself MW

Harvest 2020

Any Captions?! Martin Luther (Reformer) - remembered on 31 October

Luther was a German theologian whose writings inspired the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther was born on 10 November 1483 in Eisleben. His father was a copper miner. Luther studied at the University of Erfurt and in 1505 decided to join a monastic order, becoming an Augustinian friar. He was ordained in 1507, began teaching at the University of Wittenberg and in 1512 was made a doctor of Theology. In 1510 he visited Rome on behalf of a number of Augustinian monasteries, and was appalled by the corruption he found there. Luther became increasingly angry about the clergy selling 'indulgences' - promised remission from punishments for sin, either for someone still living or for one who had died and was believed to be in purgatory. On 31 October 1517, he published his '95 Theses', attacking papal abuses and the sale of indulgences. Luther had come to believe that Christians are saved through faith and not through their own efforts. This turned him against many of the major teachings of the Catholic Church. In 1519 -1520, he wrote a series of pamphlets developing his ideas - 'On Christian Liberty', 'On the Freedom of a Christian Man', 'To the Christian Nobility' and 'On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church'. Thanks to the printing press, Luther's '95 Theses' and his other writings spread quickly through Europe. In January 1521, Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther. He was then summoned to appear at the Diet of Worms, an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire. He refused to recant and Emperor Charles V declared him an outlaw and a heretic. Luther went into hiding at Wartburg Castle. In 1522, he returned to Wittenberg and in 1525 married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, with whom he had six children. Luther then became involved in the controversy surrounding the Peasants War (1524 - 1526), the leaders of which had used Luther's arguments to justify their revolt. He rejected their demands and upheld the right of the authorities to suppress the revolt, which lost him many supporters. In 1534, Luther published a complete translation of the bible into German, underlining his belief that people should be able to read it in their own language. The translation contributed significantly to the spread and development of the German language. Luther died on 18 February 1546 in Eisleben. Quotes Everything done in the world is done by hope.

All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired.

Next to theology I give music the highest place of honour.

Timeline 1517 On 31 October 1517, Luther wrote to his bishop, Albrecht von Brandenburg, protesting against the sale of indulgences. On 15 June 1520, the Pope warned Luther with the papal bull 1520 (edict) Exsurge Domine that he risked excommunication : unless he recanted 41 sentences drawn from his writings, including the Ninety-five Theses, within 60 days. 1521 After secretly visiting Wittenberg in early December 1521, Luther wrote A Sincere Admonition by Martin Luther to All : Christians to Guard Against Insurrection and Rebellion. 1522 Luther secretly returned to Wittenberg on 6 March 1522. : 1525 Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora on June 13, 1525. : An apoplectic stroke deprived him of his speech, and he died 1546 shortly afterwards at 2:45 a.m. on 18 February 1546, aged 62, : in Eisleben, the city of his birth.

Eulogy given by Rev Bob Humphries at the Funeral of

Edward Trewbody Carlyon

on Friday 11 September 2020 at Kenwyn Church

Freeman of the City of Truro (picture taken from the order of service)

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21.

Today's Gospel reading from St. Luke gives us wise words. By interpretation – don't procrastinate in coming to Christ. Don't wait until your barns are full and you have every material thing you desire. Who knows what your future is? Remember this time last year when we were all making plans for 2020 – business, holidays, social events and so on. And now, because of a virus we had never even heard of a year ago, all our lives have been changed. Who knows what is just around the corner? So – Christ is calling us now, and St. Luke's message is, “Now is the time to accept him as Lord and Saviour”. Today we meet to celebrate and give thanks for the life of one who came to Christ and followed his ways from an early age, Edward Carlyon. Under the present Pandemic restrictions there are around thirty of us here in this church for his funeral service. In normal circumstances I am certain that the building would be full to overflowing and this would reflect the engagement of so many in the life of this remarkable man, this remarkable gentle man, this remarkable Christian man. For many generations the Carlyon family have been associated with this church as our wonderful East window dedicated to previous ancestors gives witness. Edward was to be no exception. The family are in possession of a silver christening spoon. I have it here. Its inscription reads, “Edward Trewbody Carlyon, Gent, baptised at Kenwyn, 22nd May, 1936” Its statement was prophetic and all his long life, Edward, and his family worshipped here. Edward was born on the 1st of February in 1936. A vintage year that, for it was also the year in which I was born! Sadly, He died on the 29th of August this year having been cared for in the last weeks of his life at Cathedral View Nursing Home, just down the road from this church, and Mount Edgcumbe Hospice. Edward was educated first at Truro High School and then Haileybury Imperial Service College in Hertford. Wishing to carry on the family tradition of working in the field of the Law, he was articled to solicitors in London, but after completion of Articles and recovering from a serious motor cycle accident he returned to Truro. Here he joined his father, Laurence Jago Carlyon in the Carlyon and Son practice as a solicitor. Through his membership of The Old Cornwall Society he met the love of his life, Armorel Collett, and they married in September 1962 at St. Mary's Methodist Chapel. They made their forever home at 3, Strangways Villas, in Truro, just 25yards from the nursing home where they had both been born. Subsequently four children were born to them, Emma, John, Catherine and Frances, and now there are three grandchildren, Peter, Sarah and Charlotte. Edward continued to work as a solicitor in Lemon Street, Truro, until his retirement. He built up a body of clients who not only valued his professional opinion, but saw him as a valued and trusted friend. He took on the role of Coroner from his father, and a long line of Carlyon Coroners serving the crown since 1837. It is a tradition which continues in his daughter Emma. Edward was President of Cornwall Law Society and also served as President of the Coroner's Society of England and . Living and working in Truro, Edward was much involved in its life and times. He stood as an independent candidate in local elections and was elected to, the then, Truro City Council. In 1970 he represented his City as Mayor of Truro. He was involved in the establishment of the new Carrick District Council, later becoming its Chairman. Despite his busy professional and civic life, Edward found time to serve local schools. He was a Governor of several, including the newly established Archbishop Benson School under the Headship of Mr. Smith, the Truro Technical College, and Chairman of Governors of Penair School when it opened in 1980. In 1994 Edward was made a freeman of the City of Truro. One of its privileges was the right to drive a flock of sheep through the city. A right he exercised with the then , Bill Ind - Bishop Bill. With so much devotion to professional and public service one might imagine that Edward's life was fully occupied. But no! He still found time for an extraordinary variety of leisure activities. Only time to mention a few. He was a loyal member of Truro Golf Club, regularly playing a round with Derek Tamblyn and Gerald. He taught himself to play the flute and was accompanied by Jack Hendra on the piano every Monday evening; that is until the mysteries of home computing started to consume their inquisitive minds. Another later hobby, was that of Bell-Ringing. He learnt to ring here in Kenwyn tower and developed a passion for it. He rang in many towers all over Cornwall and many messages of sympathy have now been received from their ringers. Edward was also involved with “the animals”, rearing his own Hereford cattle and turning the hay on his tractor. Every day he enjoyed a home produced boiled egg laid by his chickens. When daughter Catherine decided to keep bees, she says he could not keep his nose out and had to have a few hives of his own, producing his own honey which he entered into Truro Livestock and Produce Show. As a devotee of Edward's honey myself, I can vouch for its lovely taste and quality. Edward spoiled the family cats. Down the years all of them, Best, Biggles, Mojo, Melville, Hamish, Pod, Tiger, and most recently Winston could rely on him for their breakfast and tea, and a comfortable lap at any time. Since the introduction of sailings from Plymouth to France with Ferries in the 1970's Edward and Armorel have been frequent visitors to France. Brittany was a favourite area and they particularly liked being there when the Brittany pilgrimage ceremonies, or Pardons, took place. They were also able to visit the town of Bayeux. Edward was so impressed by the famous tapestry that he purchased embroidery kits from Chantelle, a local shop, learned the necessary skills and stitched his way through several scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry. I saw these a few days ago, and they are superb. At the beginning I mentioned Edward's attachment to this Church. He attended services here all his life, served on the Church Council and was, at one time, Churchwarden. This service to the church was not just an add-on to all his other activities. It sprang from his deep Christian faith which influenced and permeated through all, this gentle man's doings. His loyalty, kindness, sense of justice, and caring, I am sure reflect his devotion to Christ and true Christian living. I began our service by saying that we come together today to celebrate and give thanks for Edward's life, his life of care of family and friends and service to his community. Well, so we do, but it is inevitable that our celebration will be tinged with sadness as we say goodbye to Edward, whether as husband, father, relative, colleague, friend. Parting, whether in, or from, this life is always, as Shakespeare put it, “such sweet sorrow”. It is a sorrow however that we all know from experience is countered by the joy and happiness that comes from meeting up again and being re-united with those from whom we were parted. If there were to be no re-union, then indeed the sorrow would be not sweet but bitter. For some, I know, death is to be feared as the ultimate parting, the ultimate bitter loss – not really a time for celebration but a time for sadness, grief – perhaps even anger and despair. For the Christian however this must not be so. Yes, we shall experience the sweet sorrow of parting yet we know that through Jesus death is not the end but the beginning of a new life. Jesus said, “In my Father's house are many dwelling places …..I go to prepare a place for you.” Through his death and resurrection Christ has conquered death and given us all the hope of eternal life in his Father's kingdom. Edward has come to the end of his earthly life – a life that we celebrate here today. Now though, I am sure, that this good and caring follower of Christ, through the grace of God, has awakened to new life in God's heavenly kingdom in the company of those who have gone before. Please God that through our faith, and the good qualities of friendship, love, service and devotion shown to us in Edward, one day we too shall be found worthy of joining him, to be re-united in that glorious place where there is no more sickness or pain. Where death and mourning, parting and sadness are no more. We give thanks for Edward's life and witness, and the privilege of knowing him. Edward Carlyon

Edward with fellow bell ringers

From the Registers

Kenwyn

Weddings:

Michael Holroyd & Sadie Dadd, 29th August, 2020

Thomas Wallis & Emily Stringer-Scott, 26th September, 2020

Funeral Service & Burial:

Edward Carlyon, 11th September, 2020

Interment of ashes:

John Tarbox, 22nd August, 2020

We are not people of fear:

we are people of courage.

We are not people who protect our own safety:

we are people who protect our neighbours’ safety.

We are not people of greed:

we are people of generosity.

We are your people God,

giving and loving,

wherever we are,

whatever it costs

For as long as it takes

wherever you call us.

Fish Symbol

Very early on the fish became a symbol of Christianity.

During persecution by the Romans, Christians used it as a secret symbol to discover if another person was a Christian or not.

The letters of the Greek word for fish (ichthus) are the same letters as the first letters of Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour.