Parish Newsletter September 2014
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Parish Newsletter Stanton did you know? The War Memorial in St Mary’s Churchyard was September 2014 erected to the memory of the five men from From the Clergy Stanton who died in the Great War 1914 - 18, Walking in the woods at Dimmingsdale recently, I but does not name them. was struck by how our forebears made this land- However John Bradshaw, William Smith, Francis scape attractive despite its industrial past. We are Birch, William F Chadwick and George Mellor so privileged to live near employment and yet were named on a commemorative stone tablet in amongst the beauty of nature. the Methodist Chapel. This tablet was removed Our Churches seek to join the history of the before the chapel was sold and is now in need of Weaver Hills to the enduring perspective of God, a permanent position in the village. and as members of our community worship If you have any ideas where this could be, please weekly, and honour family events in special ser- let us know by sending an email to vices, so we travel along the rhythms of life giving St Peter’s [email protected] or phoning me (Colin God his due. It would be lovely to welcome other St Mary’s Church Church Marshall) on 324481. locals and visitors at our events. Stanton Brian Leathers (Rev.) Ellastone “Lest We Forget” World War 1 Commemoration St. Mary’s Church Stanton Thank you to Margaret Taylor for the extensive 9:15 11:00 Unfortunately our organist, Elsie Ward has fallen and informative exhibition and to all who helped over and injured herself and she will be incapaci- 7th in any way to prepare the programme of special tated for a while. If you can play an organ or any Holy Communion & Holy Communion events held in Ellastone to commemorate the other instrument and would like to volunteer to Baptism start of the First World War. So much was done play at any of the Church Services, please contact then by the people of this Parish, both in enlist- Ken Elias on 01335 324496. Meanwhile we pray 11:00 6:30 ing for military service and in supporting a VAD that Elsie will have a full and speedy recovery. Hospital in the Parish Hall. A worthy effort to re- 14th member the start of the War was very appropri- Choral Evensong at Lichfield Cathedral Family Service Evensong ate. On Sunday 21st September at 3.30pm, there will be a Choral Evensong for the Weaver Group of Copies of the wonderfully researched book re- Churches. Karen Tallant from Mayfield has organ- 9:15 10:00 cording the lives of some from all parts of the ised a coach (£8) to take you if you wish. It leaves 21st Parish (not just Ellastone and including the five Mayfield at 12.00 noon and picks up at Ellastone Stanton men mentioned above) who did not and Denstone, arriving in Lichfield at about 1.15, Holy Communion Family Service come back - “A Long Way from Ellastone” are in time for a spot of lunch before the Service. You available in St. Peter’s Church, or from Pam can go independently, but if you wish to take the 6:30 9:15 Shouksmith (324094) priced £4. coach it is essential to book as soon as possible with Pam Shouksmith (324094). 28th Copies of “The Story of Ellastone Hospital” de- Songs of Praise Holy Communion scribing how a small village came to have one of Songs of Praise at Ellastone the 17 VAD Hospitals in Staffordshire during This annual event which has proved to be very WW1 including the role played by local people, popular will be held on Sunday 28th September at are available in Ellastone Church and the Parish 6.30pm. If you would like to choose a favourite Hall for a minimum donation of £2 for the Royal hymn or special reading, please let Pam Shouk- British Legion. smith know early in September. Details of Services at Alton, Bradley, Denstone and Mayfield are on Church notice Thank you boards . Alternatively visit the Weaver Ellastone Church wishes to thank the following for Group of Churches Web-site at providing and arranging flowers:- http://weavergroup.co.uk Sept. 7th and 14th Mrs B Ditchfield Sept. 21st and 28th Mrs J Jennings Ellastone Monday Club Harvest Festival/Supper For the meeting on 1st September, June Holden The Harvest Supper organised by the two (niece of Joy Whitfield) will speak about her re- churches will be held in Ellastone Parish Hall on cent long-distance Nordic Walking to raise money Friday 3rd October at 7.30pm. Helen Naylor will NEWSRAC for Stroke Research. The meeting begins at 2.30 again do the catering with the usual delicious in the Parish Hall and everyone is welcome. Ad- puddings from Stanton. The entertainment will mission is £1.50 , which includes tea and biscuits. be by Norah Jackson from Uttoxeter who will be reciting a selection of her monologues. September Stanton Afternoon Club Tickets will be available at £8 from:- Will meet on Monday the 8th and 22nd of Sep- Christine Elias (Stanton) tember at 2.00pm in the Village Hall. Nancy Barker (Wootton), and Please join us - new members will be made very Gillyan Prince or Pam Shouksmith (Ellastone). 2014 welcome. Rainfall Recorded in Stanton Ellastone Painting Group July has been an untypical month with rain on The painting group starts a new term on Tuesday only six days, amounting to 40mm. 9th September. We meet in the Parish Hall from 1.30 to 4.00pm. Stanton 100 Club August Numbers New members are always welcome - just drop in for a cup of tea and a chat or 66—60 —100 This newsletter is available free to homes in call Anne on 01335 324599. Northwood, Ellastone, Wootton, Stanton, Road haulage deliveries made to Stanton Ramshorn and Calwich. Wootton WI Following a recent incident where damage was Contributions and news about events and The speaker on Tuesday 9th September will be caused to the roadside bank at the hairpin bend local organisations are welcome from anyone Dorothy Adams on The Warli Tribe (from India) to the east of the village (just past 3 Oaks Farm) in the community. and their art. Competition - a Wooden Ornament. We have been asked to remind people who are having deliveries into the Village, to ensure they Stanton Parish Council are not made by Artic Lorries along this road as The next meeting of the Stanton Parish council they cannot pass along it safely. Please specify Newsletter Contact will be held on Thursday 4th September at the safe route, using the top road as the way into 7:30pm in the Village Hall. the Village for large vehicles. Email: [email protected] Ellastone Parish Council Silence those Bells ! The July meeting of the Council was attended by We recorded last month that a church bell was our local MP Andrew Griffiths, his second visit rung in Ellastone at noon every day throughout since offering to assist us in the absence of the the First World War as a reminder to call to mind Weaver Ward Councillor. and pray for those away fighting at the front. Church Contacts : The opportunity was taken to discuss with him What the church was ordered not to do was to some of the local issues on which progress is par- ring bells for evening services. Resident Priest: ticularly difficult. These included Speed Limits in This was because of the danger of bombs from Rev. John Richardson 01889 590266 the village and also at Tit Bridge (although the Zeppelin raids, and the church was liable to a fine Churchwardens: promised work to improve warning signs has now if bells were rung after dusk. Locally it was felt Pam Shouksmith (Ellastone) 01335 324094 at last been done); Alton Towers traffic in narrow that this was a bit daft as Zeppelin engines were Ken Elias (Stanton) 01335 324496 lanes and related signage issues; also Mobile so noisy the crew would never hear our bells. Phone signal strength/reliability. Nevertheless it was decided on 22nd October The next meeting of the Parish Council is on 1916 to obey the Order. Wednesday 17th September at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. .