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November 2020 www.holycrossandstcuthberts.church

During this period of vacancy, All Enquires with regards to Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals to be made to: Area Dean: Reverend Jeremy Thompson Tel: 01434 600268

Holy Cross Church, Answerphone: Articles, acknowledgments, notices and 01434 320215 event information from local “not-for- Contact via Email: profit” organisations are very welcome. [email protected] Please contact the Editor with enquires via email: Both are monitored regularly. [email protected] Churchwardens or via churchwardens at Holy Cross Sheila Williams 01434 320964 Church Stephanie Wigham 01434 320256 & St Cuthbert’s Church Nellie Alderson 01434 320246 Pat Ridley 01434 320346 Submissions before the 21st of the Organist previous month will be included Anthony Wood 01434 322472 if space permits. The views expressed by contributors St Cuthbert’s Church, Greenhead may not necessarily reflect those of the Churchwardens Church of or the Outlook Editor Elsie Dixon 016977 47473 & Team. Jude Clark 016977 47402

Other Local Clergy and Church Services

Haltwhistle Methodist Church Westgate, Haltwhistle. Reverend Alex Dunstan Tel: 01434 603761 Sunday Service 10:30am.

St.Wilfrid’s Catholic Church Westgate, Haltwhistle. Father Christopher Warren (Partnership Dean) Tel: 01434 603119

URGENT HELP REQUIRED We are searching for a new editor for the Outlook Magazine. If you are interested please contact: [email protected]

FRONT COVER: Visit of Rt. Revd. Bishop of Newcastle.

Happenings

It is a wet windy dark morning as ‘Happenings’ is being written, and it is easy to be downhearted especially as we are constantly being threatened with ever stricter measures. Fortunately we are still allowed in church to worship and pray, and this helps us to feel that we have something good left in our lives. As we reported in last month’s Outlook we requested a meeting with Archdeacon Mark Wroe (now about to become ). Well, the good news is that a meeting has now been arranged for November 12th. The Archdeacon will be accompanied by Revd Jeremy Thompson and Revd Doctor Benjamin Carter. Please pray for your wardens as we intend to make very clear our tiredness, our anger, our feelings of the neglect for this benefice by the . It is amazing that so many priests can be appointed to other parishes in a comparatively short time, Bishops, Archdeacons and other posts in the hierarchy even more speedily! On a more optimistic note, by the time Outlook is published, both parishes will have had their Annual Meeting. It seems that people are coming forward prepared to play their part in ensuring our two churches move forward. There will be new faces on our PCCs and we look forward to working with them. The 100 Club year begins in December. Please let Pat Ridley know that you intend to support us again. There are one or two numbers available so if you know of anyone who might be interested please put them in touch with Pat. The October winners were; Inge Burdis, Ina Weeks, and Clare Hind. Remembrance Sunday is being kept this year in a very subdued way. There will be an ecumenical service in Holy Cross for the people of Haltwhistle, limited to 30 in total, and as our War Memorial is on county council land, we are not allowed to attend as usual. So we are afraid that only invited guests can gather in church. It is a little different for St. Cuthbert’s. They too are limited to 30 in church but we are not sure about gathering at the village memorial. Watch out for news of the exhibition featuring work by the Craft, Chat and Pray Group. It promises to be quite exciting. It is a long time since we had a Craft exhibition in Holy Cross. It’s good that new/old initiatives are happening still. Please keep each other in your prayers. Some will feel very isolated as the days grow darker, but Christmas is coming and we hope to be a little more normal. God Bless.

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Prayer for Mission and Growth

God of mission, who alone brings growth to your Church: send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions and power to our witness.

Help our Church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community. through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

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Visit of Rt. Revd. Christine Hardman Bishop of Newcastle.

Haltwhistle Cemetery

Monday 5th October 2020

It was decided some time ago to seek advice on the consecration of a parcel of land located at Haltwhistle cemetery. I became Chair in May 2019 and discovered the consecration of ground was an outstanding piece of business which needed to be addressed. The consecration of the land was revisited and It was decided I as Chair with the assistance of Vice Chair Ellen Walton would hold discussions with some residents who had expressed a view relating to the availability of consecrated land within the cemetery. From these discussions it was clear the new parcel of land provided an additional consecrated area within Haltwhistle cemetery. The required paperwork was progressed by the acting clerk Susan Saunders.

Haltwhistle cemetery is a multi faith location and this unused parcel is now consecrated. The plan of the new area will be available to view online or at the town council office and notice board. The consecrated area is marked at its four corners with bounder stones.

The weather remained kind and the rain held off for the duration of the service. Towards the closing of the service we were rewarded with a wonderful rainbow which sadly I was unable to fully capture.

The Bishop welcomed the congregation and explained the nature of the service. A major part was walking the boundary of the land and at several points the Bishop would bless the boundary and land.

This part of the service includes the following script.

“Right Reverend Mother, we ask that you consecrate this ground for the people of this area.”

The Bishop signifies her consent and reads the sentence of consecration:

“By virtue of our authority in the Church of God, we do now consecrate and set apart from all profane and common use this ground to be a resting place for the remains of those who have departed in the Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen”

It was wonderful to meet with Bishop Christine and the cemetery was in excellent order and a cred- it to the staff of Michael Glenwright and Sean Glinton.

Attending the service: Rt. Revd. Christine Hardman Bishop of Newcastle Ellen Walton Vice Chair H&DJBC Sheila Williams Church warden Holy Cross church Susan Saunders acting clerk H&DJBC Laura Peace Partner Sintons LLP John Elliott Chair H&DJBC

Signed John Elliott Chair H&DJBC

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Despite the complications this year, The British Legion are encouraging people across the nations to ensure Remembrance Sunday is marked by observing social distancing whether watching on television or pausing for the two minute silence in our homes or on doorsteps. This year we remember then and reflect on now. We remember the service and sacrifice made by so many people, communities and nations 75 years ago.

O God of truth and justice, we hold before you those men and women who have died in active service in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. As we honour their courage and cherish their memory, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope now and forever Amen

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If at any time you have concerns they can be discussed in the strictest confidence: Haltwhistle– Stephanie Wigham Tel: 01434 320256 Greenhead- Awaiting volunteer Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser -Mrs Ruth Rogan Tel: 07825 167016 [email protected]. Childline-0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk Family Lives (Formerly Parentline Plus)-0808 800 2222 [email protected] (for advice and support)

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My Coronavirus Diary (and other observations)

Continuing my look back through selected dates in my diary, I am resuming my account in mid-June. Some residents and visitors to the UK are required to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival in the UK. The number of new cases each day is below 1,000 and on a downward trend; fewer than 5,000 Covid-19 patients are in hospital. The government has lowered the ‘alert level’ to ‘3’ (virus in general circulation; gradual relaxation of restrictions). Single-person households are allowed to form a ‘bubble’ with a second household. Tuesday, 23rd June. Boris Johnson announces to the House that pubs and restaurants will be able to open from 4th July; hairdressers will be able to open with the use of visors; where other measures are in place (screens, face-coverings etc.) distancing can be reduced to ‘one-metre-plus’; two households or bubbles are now allowed to meet, indoors or outdoors, at any time. !71 deaths have been notified in the past 24 hours and a further 109 which occurred in April, May and June have been added: the total is now 42,927. The 7-day average is 121 deaths per day. 874 positive cases have been identified: a total of 306,210 cases. 237,142 tests were carried out or posted yesterday: total tests 8,309.929. This will be the last daily Downing Street briefing. Monday, 29th June. Just as traffic is returning, travel news is back on the radio. Leicester is put into a local lockdown (non-essential businesses close immediately, schools from Thursday). There is some dispute about the geographic area involved. Within days the Leicester Public Health teams are being hampered as they are not receiving the complete data from the centralised testing set-up. Saturday 4th July. Pubs and restaurants reopen: some close early to avoid overcrowding. Hairdressers are open (I have a haircut after 115 days!). Office for National Statistics data show 20,000 covid deaths have taken place in care homes since March: there is anger when Boris Johnson suggests that care homes were ‘not following procedures’ in the early days of the pandemic (when there was a shortage of personal protective equipment). Wednesday, 8th July. Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announces a bonus for businesses that retain furloughed staff until January 2021. He also cuts Stamp Duty and VAT on food to 5%. There would be a scheme ‘eat out to help out’ on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August to support cafés and restaurants.

My Coronavirus Diary (and other observations) continued...

A cricket test match begins in Southampton (England v West Indies) behind closed doors, although only 17 overs are possible due to rain. Over the next few days it is announced that face-coverings will be mandatory in shops and on public transport from 24th July – for once this gives people time to prepare for the change. Friday, 17th July. Princess Beatrice is married at Windsor – the wedding was postponed from May. Capt. Tom Moore is knighted by the queen – the only such ceremony since March. To date he has raised £32m for NHS charities. Boris Johnson outlines the planned route to easing restrictions: some spectators will be allowed at sports events and theatres in trials; testing to be increased to 500 thousand per day; local councils will be given more authority over outbreaks; the advice to ‘work from home if you can’ is withdrawn. He suggests that we might be back to closer to normal by Christmas. Given the previous use of similar phrases, this seems like a hostage to fortune. Wednesday, 22nd July. Liverpool are presented with the Premier League trophy after a 5-3 win over Chelsea at Anfield; Leeds United are awarded the Championship trophy at Elland Road: there are a small number of arrests as non-social- distancing crowds are dispersed at the two venues. Saturday, 25th July. After a rise in cases in Spain, it is removed from the list of countries exempt from self-isolation restrictions for travellers. At short notice many tourists are unexpectedly required to quarantine for a fortnight when they return. Friday, 31st July. A lovely sunny day 30oC, hottest of the year! Restrictions on household gatherings are brought in today in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire. There is great annoyance that the changes were only announced at 9pm yesterday. Muslims are particularly aggrieved as this is the feast of Eid, when traditionally families meet to share meals. It is suggested that the gov- ernment would never have announced such restrictions on Christmas Eve. At a press briefing, Boris Johnson gives more background, re-opening of bowling alleys, ice rinks and casinos are deferred, and restrictions on beauty treatments (facials, eyebrows etc.) will continue. He begins to say “hands, face, space” as an aide-memoire to wash hands, cover your face and keep space between you. This later emerges as a slogan by the government although the devolved administrations retain their own slogans.

My Coronavirus Diary (and other observations) continued...

Saturday, 1st August. The FA Cup Final takes place (the latest ever – it’s usually in May) behind closed doors at Wembley. (Arsenal 2 Chelsea 1). Sunday, 2nd August. Lewis Hamilton crosses the finish line with a puncture to win the British Grand Prix at Silverstone; Rugby League restarts with matches at neutral venues, behind closed doors. Monday, 3rd August. Eat out to help out – the half-price offer improves the activity in cafés on traditionally quiet early days of the week. Wednesday, 12th August. After a couple of days of heavy rain and high overnight temperatures a train is derailed, apparently by a landslip, in Aberdeenshire: 3 men are killed in the incident. The Government announce changes to the method of recording Covid-19 deaths each day: from today this will only include deaths occurring within 28 days of a positive test (this brings England into line with the rest of the UK). This reduces the figures by 5,377 (46,706 to 41,329) although, of course the people have still died. In the past few days the number of new cases each day has crept over 1,000. Thursday, 13th August. A-level results: no pupils sat exams, teachers supplied estimated grades; government has applied an algorithm. Many students from poorer backgrounds seem to have been downgraded disproportionately. I am very saddened to learn of the death of Diana Robison. Friday, 14th August. There is a rush to return early from France and Holland to avoid the 14-day quarantine applying from 4am on Saturday. Some audiences can return to theatres and spectators are to attend some sports events as a pilot scheme. Monday, 17th August. The original teacher’s A-level grades are reinstated, although some students have missed out on their university courses despite now having the necessary grades. The daily number of new cases, around 1,000, is rising and giving cause for concern, although the number of deaths is relatively low (in single figures or teens).

To be continued. John Clark.

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Bible Readings of November 1st November All Saints St. Cuthbert’s Revelation 7 9-17 1 John 3 1-3 22nd November Matthew 5 1-12 Holy Cross Christ The King Ezekiel 34 11-16, 20-24 8th November Ephesians 1 15-23 Remembrance Matthew 25 31-46 Ecumenical Service 10am

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As of course with most other activities, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers had their last meeting in March. However,….

Haltwhistle Brownies had their first meeting since March outside at Haltwhistle Burn. We could not have chosen a worse day weather-wise with the forecast showing a 100% chance of rain. An intrepid small group in the morning and another in the afternoon made their way up the Burn path to the picnic spot. We had a scavenger hunt and made pictures on the ground with what we found around but in the afternoon, beside a raging burn we mostly enjoyed jumping in the puddles. But we are hardy members of Girlguiding, everyone enjoyed themselves and we weren’t even allowed to sing!

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Prayer

Lord, I pray today for all those in our community feeling depressed or anxious. Thank you for the support of family, friends and professionals. In the name of Jesus. Amen

Years Mind November Rachel Best 1st November 1992 Maggie Blackwell 1st November 1983 James William Woodhall 2nd November 1976 Gary Michael Steel 2nd November 1977 Lynn Sharles Wilkinson 3rd November 1966 Sarah Joan Nolan 3rd November 2017 Joyce Graham Hall 4th November 2016 George Carr 4th November 1971 Arthur Yeats 9th November 2012 Howard Makepeace 9th November 2008 Peggy Makepeace 10th November 2008 Mary Isobel Potts 10th November 1994 Edward Gordon Jameson 11th November 2002 Gillian Stewart 11th November 2006 Harold Milburn Hunter 14th November 1975 Robert William Davidson(Billy) 14th November 2011 Robert Albert Lindsay 16th November 1988 John Clark 17th November 1977 Christian Badcock 17th November 2002 Graham Newman (Priest) 18th November 2007 Daisie Victoria Jameson 18th November 2013 Jane McGregor 20th November 1959 Nora Turnbull 21st November 2010 Doris Batey 21st November 2013 Winifred Ella Smith 21st November 2017 Walmsley Aubee 22nd November 2010 Eddie Blackburn 25th November 2001 Sheila Burn 26th November 2004 George Armstrong 27th November 2006 Vera Crawford 29th November 1988 Douglas John Wren 29th November 2016 Mavis Atkinson 29th November 2016 Elsie Smith 30th November 1993

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