November 2019 Ickleham Parish Magazine
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November 2019 ICKLEHAM PARISH Magazine November Mickleham Rectory 2019 Dear friends In addition to the six million Jews who died during World War 2, it is estimated (figures vary) that up to ten million Slav prisoners, three million Russian prisoners of war, many Mickleham Bullimores LLP licenced to carry out the reserved legal activity of thousands of homosexuals and up to two hundred and fifty thousand people with non-contentious probate in England and Wales by the ICAEW mental or physical disabilities are believed to have been annihilated by the Nazis. Like Parish many people, I have visited modern day Israel, and whilst there, I spent a day captured Magazine by the images and memories at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial where there is an ‘eternal flame’, a burning torch to remind people never to forget the inhumanity A community magazine for SPONSORS OF NOVEMBER EVENTS that people can inflict upon one another in the pursuit of imposing their own beliefs. Mon 4th Rolls Royce Enthusiast Club Mickleham and Westhumble MICKLEHAM OLD There was a particularly poignant moment when I read these words, ‘O Lord, Book now for Tues 5th Ladies Inner Wheel Lunch published under the auspices BOXHILLIANS remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But FOOTBALL CLUB Local History Group of Mickleham PCC with an th do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted on us, remember the fruits JOIN THEM HERE Christmas Thurs 7 Burney Road Meeting independent editorial panel. th DURING THE SEASON Sat 9 Mickleham Old Boxhillians we have borne, thanks to this suffering - our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, th The magazine is published at – ALWAYS LOOKING Mon 11 Velocette Club our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart which has grown out of all this, STEPPING STONES COUNTRY th the beginning of each month FOR NEW TALENT Tues 12 Garden Shed and when they come to judgement, let all the fruits which we have borne, be their RESTAURANT AND BAR Weds 13th Norton Bike Club except January and August. forgiveness.’ These words were found on a scrap of paper on the body of a dead child th Thurs 14 Surrey Wild Life Quiz at Ravensbrück Concentration Camp. 3 course £23.50 per person Sat 16th Mickleham Old Boxhillians COPY DEADLINE th Edmund Burke, an Irish politician and writer, once said, ‘All it takes for evil to flourish is 2 course £18.50 per person Mon 25 Jazz Jam free entry FOR THE Sat 23th Mickleham Old Boxhillians for good men to do nothing.’ When people do nothing all can be lost yet in this period Mince Pies and Coffee £2.95 per person Sat 30th Mickleham Old Boxhillians DECEMBER 2019 of Remembrance across the planet we find that all is not lost, for within the human MAGAZINE heart God has planted the seeds of hope and of resurrection, of a striving to put right Food Served All Day – Now open from 9 am Monday – Friday – Free WiFi – Cask Ale what is wrong and to work together for the good of one another. Despite the evil that Sunday is still in the world there is so much good, so much desire to help. Walkers – Muddy Boots – Cyclists – Families & dogs – All welcome th 10 November The incredible generosity that we see evidenced across the nations in response to the Lovely function room available for meetings, family and business events send to: disasters of today’s world of financial giving, of aid, of voluntary work, of philanthropic 01306 889932 www.steppingstonesdorking.co.uk [email protected] Sue Tatham giving, all reflect the desire within us to work for justice and equality, with a willing heart. St Anthony Pilgrim’s Way On Remembrance Sunday in particular we give thanks to God for the men and women Westhumble who sacrificed so much in the defence of what is good and right, to defend freedom, Dorking RH5 6AW those who fought and those who continue to stand against evil on our behalf. God is 01306 882547 a God of peace and in the midst of all suffering and violence He is there, with those [email protected] whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war, or those whose nights are haunted by Sherlock Funeral Service memories too painful for the light of day. Contributions in any form Sherlock Funeral Service is an In the Bible we read ‘And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will are welcome as are good guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 4:7). Independent family owned business, quality photographs. There established over 100 years is no charge for advertising For each one of us this year, may we pledge ourselves to do our utmost in our daily lives local charity and community to work for justice and a harvest of peace for all people, the peace of God that sustains, l Private Service Chapel & Rest Rooms events. However the editors the peace of God that saves us, the peace of God that passes all understanding. May l Home visits arranged if required reserve the right to shorten we never despair, never give in to evil and never doubt that God always desires for us l Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available omit or reformat articles a fullness and joyfulness of life. l Free Parking submitted for publication Every blessing. depending on space. Telephone: 01306 882266 The Reverend Canon John Harkin, Mickleham Parish Priest Trellis House, 190 South Street, Dorking RH4 2ES. Printed by Bishops Printers Email: [email protected] Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons Portsmouth 1 Photograph: Charlotte Daruwalla Advent Course MICKLEHAM CELEBRATES his year our Advent Course will use We will meet on December Monday HARVEST Tthe book ‘Cover to Cover – Journey to evenings from 7.30pm at the Rectory Join us for Christmas’ written by a team from 24-7 to discuss and pray about: aturday in the village hall the evening calories, teams began to think about Prayer, to help us on our journey through 2nd Journeying with Elizabeth and Sbefore Harvest Festival, it has to be playing their jokers, the quiz answers Breakfast the month of December, travelling with Zechariah the Harvest Supper and Quiz Night. The were beginning to rely a little more on hall was especially attractive as Kayleigh The Running Horses our hearts, minds and souls. 9th Journeying with Mary lucky guesses. What country does Red and Jacob who were married the 9 – 10 am Group members will need to book 16th Journeying with Joseph Stripe beer come from? There was a previous Saturday had kindly left their frantic brain search of country flags Please book by the Tuesday before a place on the course and follow 23rd Journeying to Jesus individual daily readings from the decorations including Chinese lanterns that were either red or had stripes, Men’s Breakfasts book. The readings begin on Advent To ensure your place for our evenings, hanging from the ceiling, well mostly preferably both and we guessed Russia. Third Saturdays Sunday 1st December, and each day as we journey towards the celebration tied to the supports to the overhead The answer was … Jamaica! (I do not 16th November will include a short time of stillness, of Christ’s birth together, please contact heater, so do not tell the Health and think there is either red or stripe on the Canon John and Sue on 01372 378335 Book with: Andy Diamond reading a Bible passage, reflecting on Safety police. Jamaican flag.) Our team played their Beverley Mehta's lovely Harvest Festival or [email protected] flower arrangement in St Michael's [email protected] it and surrendering ourselves to God’s The quiz started off with an impossibly joker on the Food and Drink round and will in our lives. Canon John and Sue difficult picture round of Name the after the first question concluded that second place then a slight gap for the Women’s Breakfast Celebrity, difficult that is for anyone born this was a mistake. The music round winning Shuttlecocks team. We could Fourth Saturdays before 1985. My favourite question was was interesting, well done to Justin, our not help but notice that they had ten 23rd November from the Guess the Movie round where quiz master, as he played the number members at least including Kayleigh Shoebox Sunday all answers were the names of a film. th Book with: Stephanie Randall rd 1 single on 5 October (the date of this and Jacob (who we all thought were 0773 6933 482 3 November The clue was: Place for wildlife with year’s Harvest Supper) in each decade still on honeymoon). The winners were [email protected] convenience (not the exact wording, from the 1950s onwards. The final forgiven for cheating as their prize of e are once more collecting Leaflets are available at the church but after a glass or two of wine …). To Breakfasts open to question in the Music round was, What a large box of chocolates was shared Wshoeboxes filled with appropriate and St Michael’s School. If you are find the answer you need to read on. is the best-selling single EVER? Any around with everyone. all the community goods to brighten the lives of children unable to fill a shoebox but would like After the General Knowledge and Pot ideas? Give you a clue? Year was 1997. living in countries where such presents to support the work of the charity, the It was a fun, fulfilling evening, so Luck rounds, we had our main course.