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THE NEWSLETTER AT THE ROOTS OF THE GRAND UNION BENEFICE OF BLISWORTH AND STOKE BRUERNE/ SHUTLANGER, WITH GRAFTON REGIS, ALDERTON AND MILTON MALSOR August 2019 www.grassnews.co.uk - 1 - Volume 39, Issue 8 Pastoral Letter Dear Friends, This month I wanted to reflect on everyone completing key stages in education across all levels. As I write to you all we are in the last days of the school year; the year is flying by and folk are rapidly charging towards a crescendo of activity before taking a summer holiday. Many will be setting off on holiday to near and far destinations, taking the opportunity to slow the pace back down, taking time to relax and be with our family and loved ones. Every year, the last couple of months for a great many of us, are very demanding and very defining for peoples’ lives. So many will have been sitting all sorts of exams including SATS, GCSEs, ‘A’ levels and university exams. Years of work can come down to those moments and for those sitting them and those supporting them, it can feel very overwhelming, followed by profound relief when they are all over. And many will be preparing for starting school after the summer, or moving upwards to secondary school, colleges or university, or starting apprenticeships. And at the other end, some are about to become the next doctors, nurses, engineers’ apprentices and a great many other professions after these final exams. This week as I prepare to go to summer school, I reflect on those completing another year in education. They all achieve so much through the support and love from you all, which is why the summer break is all so important. As we continue to enjoy those long, warm days, may you take that opportunity to find rest and comfort in each other. To experience each other’s kindness and love and in allowing you all a chance also for some stillness and calm. Life is incredibly busy in this modern world and we need time just to be the people God wants us to be. Take time to just be, to give thanks and share in each other’s love. We all need times for personal reflection, rest and comfort. If we are still for moments with our loved ones over this summer, I believe we can hear and gain that comfort and support through God’s love for each and every one of us. I wish you all wonderful summer break and rest well in the comfort of each other and God’s love. Every blessing, Peter. Peter Heffron – Ordinand. The Installation and Induction of our new Rector We are all delighted to announce that Canon Rev’d Richard Stainer’s Induction and Installation service will take place on Monday 9 September at 7.30 p m in St Mary’s Church, Stoke Bruerne. This is a very important and lovely service and everybody is welcome to come along. More details next month. Streetchurch It was another busy day at Streetchurch on Sunday 21 July with a very good turnout of clients. The sad thing for the clients is that there is not a holiday season - just more of the same except for those who manage to move on. All were so appreciative of the sandwiches, lovely cakes, biscuits, crisps and great selection of fruit provided by our supporters in the Benefice who give so generously. The soup went down well as it ever does come summer or winter, together with lots of tea, coffee and squashes. We took with us what we could manage to fit in the car in the way of clothes and I have more to take next week. My thanks to the willing team of Roger, Andrea, Maureen and Linda who were all tired after the heat of the kitchen at the end of the session but pleased with a job so well done and appreciated. We are next on duty on Sunday, 6 October 2019. Doris Service Schedule for August 2019 Sunday 4 August Sunday 18 August 9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Shutlanger 8.00 a m: Morning Prayer, BCP, Blisworth 9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Milton Malsor 9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Milton Malsor 11.00 a m: Morning Worship, Blisworth 11.00 a m: Morning Worship, Grafton Regis Sunday 11 August 11.00 a m: Morning Worship, Blisworth 9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Stoke Bruerne Sunday 25 August 9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Milton Malsor 9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Alderton 9.30 a m: Holy Communion, CW (Canal Festival) 9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Milton Malsor 4.00 p m: Songs of Praise, outside if fine, 4.00 p m 11.00 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Blisworth Every Wednesday: 9.30 a m, Prayer group, Blisworth. Morning prayer at Milton resumes on 14 August. Useful Telephone Numbers for the United Benefice of Blisworth and Stoke Bruerne with Grafton Regis, Alderton and Milton Malsor Churchwardens of Blisworth: Mrs Fiona McKenzie, tel 01604 859541 and Mrs Angela Cheesebrough, tel 01604 858059 Churchwardens of Stoke Bruerne: Mrs Christine Frost, tel 01604-862561 and Mr Lee Arnfield, tel 01604 864553 Churchwardens of Grafton Regis: Mrs Jean Glanville, tel 01908 543463 and Lord Charles Fitzroy, tel 01908 542908 Churchwarden of Alderton: Mrs Amanda Selvey, tel 01327 811380. Churchwardens of Milton Malsor: Mrs Jane Treharne, tel 01604 858323 and Mrs Sue Bell, tel 01327 351043 August 2019 www.grassnews.co.uk - 2 - Volume 39, Issue 8 The Julian Group for Silent Prayer The Julian Group for Silent Prayer – making space for God. The group meets on the second Monday of the month (12 August) from 5.00 p m to 6.00 pm, usually at 2 Towcester Road, Blisworth. You are welcome to join us to ‘taste and see’ or on a regular basis. Contact Sue Cutts or Hilary Spurrier for more information. VILLAGE NEWS MONDAY GROUP We are a group who have sadly lost someone we loved deeply, and if you also have suffered the same sadness, we would welcome you to join us. We meet in Milton Malsor church on the first Monday of each month from 2.00 p m to 3.30 p m, but not in August. We have refreshments, chat and an occasional speaker. If you come along you will not find us a miserable group, but a friendly, welcoming group. Geoffrey Goswell, tel 01604701572. STOKE BRUERNE St Mary the Virgin Church Our next coffee morning at Stoke Bruerne Church will be on Saturday 10 August from 10.00 a m to 12.00 noon. We hope you will join us. You are assured of a warm welcome! Race For Life 22 June saw Betty Richardson complete her 10k Race for Life for the 14th time. This year, the course was entirely within Abington Park, and also this year was the first time men were invited to take part. Betty completed the course in just under two hours, supported by her grandchildren, Edward, Hannah and Victoria, along with Hanna's partner, Simon, and his father. So far, Betty has raised about £500 with some sponsorship still to come in. As everybody crossed the finish line they were encouraged to ring the 'celebration bell'. Once again many thanks to all the sponsors who have supported Betty. Betty recently received an invitation from the World Cancer Research Fund to attended a reception in recognition for her support for cancer research over the last 20 years. Both Betty and Terry went to the Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick on Thursday 4 July, along with a small group of selected supporters. We were treated to lunch and a series of short talks on different aspects of prevention, with the emphasis on diet and life-style, along with details of work in progress on current research. Cricket Pavilion Thanks to everybody who came and supported us on our 50th celebration on 30 June 2019 at Stoke Bruerne Cricket Club pavilion; it was great to see past, present and future families. The draw for the raffle was made and all prizes are posted on the pavilion notice board and I am pleased to say we were able to give away the £1,000 first prize and over 20 other donated prizes. The money raised from this raffle will be put to a future project for the club as we are always looking to upgrade our facilities. ‘All Stars’ cricket training for children between 5 and 8years of age is held on a Friday night at the cricket ground from 6.00 p m to 7.00 p m so if any parents who would like to get their children into an outdoor activity please register on the ECB website for All Stars cricket. We started this 3 years ago and in the first year we had 7 children sign on and now we have 37! The fish and chip van turns up at around 6.30 p m to 7.00 p m so you can feed them as well and have a drink from the bar. Ian Stimson, Chairman, Spencer Bruerne Cricket Club Christmas Card Following on from the success of the wall hanging which has recently been installed in Stoke Bruerne Church, it was decided to have the image printed and made into Christmas cards. The cards will be A5 with the wording inside "Best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New Year" and on the back of the card "Stitched and crafted to commemorate 800 yrs, Funded by the David Blagrove Trust, Sold in aid of St.