Warsash Parish News

September 2020

Church Information

ST. MARY'S CHURCH - ORGANISATION & GROUPS

CHURCH OFFICE: 109 Church Road, Warsash, Hampshire SO31 9GF Tel (01489) 570846 - Open 10.00am to 12.00 noon on Monday to Friday E-mail: [email protected] website: www.stmarywarsash.org.uk For BAPTISMS & FUNERALS contact the Church Oﬃce For WEDDINGS contact Antonia at [email protected] For CHURCH HALL BOOKINGS contact Liz Simpson on 570846 or email [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICERS

VICARS: Mike & Nicky-Sue Terry 808296 07786 023963 LICENSED READERS: June Ward 572197 Eva Upward 578862 CHURCH WARDENS: Roger Clear 574941 Peter Upward 578862 TREASURER: Liz Simpson 575668 PCC SECRETARY: Iain Wilkie 07810 756168 FAMILIES WORK: Nicky-Sue Terry 07786 023963

GROUPS

HOUSE GROUPS Nick St. John 574589 SUNDAY SCHOOL/ PATHFINDERS Nicky-Sue Terry 07786 023963 COFFEE POT Brenda Bottomley 582093 STAY AND PLAY/MESSY CHURCH Nicky-Sue Terry 07786 023963 CHARITABLE GIVING Jenny Cox 576386 CHRISTIAN AID Jill Sadler 584310 PRAYER LINK Rita Collins 576867 MOTHERS’ UNION Jean Buckles 578687 STEWARDSHIP Liz Simpson 575668 WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Office 570846 CHURCH & BRASS CLEANING Carol Barnden 574879 CHURCHYARD MAINTENANCE AND DIY Roger Clear 574941 Peter Upward 578862 FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCHYARD Mike Ford 331076 COFFEE ROSTER Brenda Bottomley 582093 FLOWERS Carol Barnden 574879 MUSIC GROUP Bob Bottomley 582093 WEBSITE Iain Wilkie 07810 756168

All phone numbers use 01489 preﬁx unless otherwise stated

We are delighted that you are reading this edition IN PRINT as well as online – after 6 months without the Parish News in your hand! We know most of you prefer to read it in booklet form and are sorry not to have been able to provide it during lockdown. However, it has forced us to publish it online – which we had intended to do for some time – and for some people online is preferable. Visually it is better online with all the photos and artwork in colour. Anyway, now you can subscribe in either or both formats. There is currently no charge for the online version, although people are welcome to make a donation to St Mary’s if they would like to, and next year’s subscription for the printed version will reflect missed months this year. As we look back to March, much has changed and I’m sure we have, too. While the return to the familiar, such as this printed magazine, is welcome, I hope we can take forward all the adjustments we have made which are for the better, both in the way we do things or in changed attitudes. Our community has been so supportive and we remain grateful to those who have helped others, in grand or simple ways, to weather the challenges and deprivations of this time or to make the most of the opportunities it has offered. If you have a story from lockdown you would like to share, please email the editorial team or ring the Vicarage 01489 808296. NST. ______

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Church Services at St Mary’s – in Church or on Zoom – From Revd Nicky-Sue Terry

So…. September. A time of new beginnings, a Booking required for services in Church* fresh start, a sense of progress, getting back to Sunday 6 September – Trinity 13 work, to school, off to uni, to…? 10am Family Worship on Zoom Well, it just isn’t like that this year, is it? 6.30pm Celtic Communion in Church However, I do hope that for some of you that Sunday 13th September – Trinity 14 you ARE starting anew with a spring in your 8am BCP Holy Communion in Church step, full of hope, looking forward and anticipat- 10am Holy Communion on Zoom ing a new challenge! 6.30pm Evensong on Zoom But for many of us, we face uncertainty. Or we Sunday 20th September – Trinity 15 are returning to the familiar which no longer is 10am Holy Communion on Zoom the same and it will be more complicated to 6.30pm Taizé Communion in Church accomplish the same outcomes as before. Or there is little or nothing to return to and we must begin again, or wait for our usual activities or Sunday 27th September – Trinity 16 opportunities to open up again. We may just be facing more of the same. 8am BCP Holy Communion in Church 10am Holy Communion on Zoom How can we make the most of our situation, whatever it may be? Where do we even begin? Will circumstances dictate to us or have we some Sunday 4th October – Harvest choices in our situation? 10am Family Worship on Zoom 6.30pm Celtic Communion in Church We had, at the beginning of lockdown, looked forward to things returning to normal. At St Mary’s we looked forward for some long time to our first Thursday 11am BCP Holy Communion on Zoom (fortnightly) service back in church – all together in a crowd, shaking hands and Will be held according to minister availability – see Pewsheet hugging, singing our hearts out and having lots of chat over coffee afterwards. Our first service, while very special, was somewhat different!! I Latest information: think, now, we all know and accept that returning to normal isn’t going to Weekly Pewsheet http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/pewsheet/ happen soon and that, when restrictions are eventually lifted, life will Church Calendar http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/calendar/ have moved on, we will have changed and some things will never be the same again. Yet, while we can’t know how things will be when the threat Worship at home ‘with’ us on Zoom or by audio of Covid-19 recedes, we also are realising that what we do or don’t do Details on http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/servicestream/ now will make a difference – to our lives now and to our lives then. You can join our Zoom services using the website’s Yellow Button to ‘Join the Next Service’. Please download Zoom when prompted to do so I think most of us are trying to make our daily lives as worthwhile and and join with video and audio when asked. productive as possible in the present, especially those who have had You will also find recent sermons and audio-recorded services some unexpected time off through furlough or redundancy or the suspension of activities over the last few months. Others of us, on the other *Book for Church services through the Church Office from Monday hand, are desperate for a rest, having worked throughout lockdown. The 10am to Thursday 11am. The Office is now open between 10am and days during the last few months sometimes went by in a blur, because 12noon on weekdays: [email protected] 01489 570846 we were held in suspension to a certain degree, but now I sense a return of purpose and a desire to get on and accomplish things once again.

From Revd Nicky-Sue Terry Church Services at St Mary’s – in Church or on Zoom – So…. September. A time of new beginnings, a fresh start, a sense of progress, getting back to Booking required for services in Church* work, to school, off to uni, to…? Well, it just isn’t like that this year, is it? Sunday 6 September – Trinity 13 10am Family Worship on Zoom However, I do hope that for some of you that 6.30pm Celtic Communion in Church you ARE starting anew with a spring in your step, full of hope, looking forward and anticipat- Sunday 13th September – Trinity 14 ing a new challenge! 8am BCP Holy Communion in Church 10am Holy Communion on Zoom But for many of us, we face uncertainty. Or we 6.30pm Evensong on Zoom are returning to the familiar which no longer is the same and it will be more complicated to Sunday 20th September – Trinity 15 accomplish the same outcomes as before. Or there is little or nothing to 10am Holy Communion on Zoom return to and we must begin again, or wait for our usual activities or 6.30pm Taizé Communion in Church opportunities to open up again. We may just be facing more of the same.

Sunday 27th September – Trinity 16 How can we make the most of our situation, whatever it may be? Where 8am BCP Holy Communion in Church do we even begin? Will circumstances dictate to us or have we some 10am Holy Communion on Zoom choices in our situation?

Sunday 4th October – Harvest We had, at the beginning of lockdown, looked forward to things returning 10am Family Worship on Zoom to normal. At St Mary’s we looked forward for some long time to our first 6.30pm Celtic Communion in Church service back in church – all together in a crowd, shaking hands and hugging, singing our hearts out and having lots of chat over coffee after- Thursday 11am BCP Holy Communion on Zoom (fortnightly) wards. Our first service, while very special, was somewhat different!! I Will be held according to minister availability – see Pewsheet think, now, we all know and accept that returning to normal isn’t going to happen soon and that, when restrictions are eventually lifted, life will Latest information: have moved on, we will have changed and some things will never be the Weekly Pewsheet http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/pewsheet/ same again. Yet, while we can’t know how things will be when the threat Church Calendar http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/calendar/ of Covid-19 recedes, we also are realising that what we do or don’t do now will make a difference – to our lives now and to our lives then. Worship at home ‘with’ us on Zoom or by audio Details on http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/servicestream/ I think most of us are trying to make our daily lives as worthwhile and You can join our Zoom services using the website’s Yellow Button to productive as possible in the present, especially those who have had ‘Join the Next Service’. Please download Zoom when prompted to do so some unexpected time off through furlough or redundancy or the sus- and join with video and audio when asked. pension of activities over the last few months. Others of us, on the other You will also find recent sermons and audio-recorded services hand, are desperate for a rest, having worked throughout lockdown. The days during the last few months sometimes went by in a blur, because *Book for Church services through the Church Office from Monday we were held in suspension to a certain degree, but now I sense a return 10am to Thursday 11am. The Office is now open between 10am and of purpose and a desire to get on and accomplish things once again. 12noon on weekdays: [email protected] 01489 570846

And yet, as we seek to be more active and purposeful, we have to deal with Covid-19 as well, so it is as if we are working with one hand and Nehemiah, as leader, was the focus of hostility from Jerusalem’s ene- defending ourselves with the other. This brings to mind a situation in mies and was in considerable danger. He made the wise decision not Jerusalem’s history, when the city had been destroyed by the Babyloni- to fear for his own life and thereby limit his work for and among the ans, the people killed or driven into exile and, after some time, the exiles people. We have seen many examples of selfless courage during this returned to rebuild it under the leadership of a man called Nehemiah. An time. Perhaps it is also our time to be courageous in order to do what obvious priority was to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem to ensure only we can do. safety from their enemies, who nevertheless ridiculed them for even trying to restore life in Jerusalem when the place lay in ruins. How could And Nehemiah made sure that God was given the credit, the glory, for they work to give their community another chance of living once more in enabling Jerusalem to be rebuilt. It wouldn’t be the same as before, but their city and, at the same time, defend themselves from those who did would be the place where God dwelt with his people until after Jesus’ not want to see their community and culture rebuilt? time, since when He makes his home in those who believe in him.

They took various wise decisions under the direction and organisation of It is difficult to do what is right for the good of the community and in Nehemiah. Firstly, they asked God for help. This we are doing and will obedience to God – but we have the example of the wisdom Nehemiah continue to do. Let’s place our confidence in God and look for the out- chose to put into action. It may mean we face opposition, but if we rely comes of our prayers. Secondly, they said sorry for what they had done on God, he will work out his good plans for us and for our community. wrong in the eyes of God which had, after many warnings, lost them his Over the page is a story of Jesus making the right decisions and trust- protection. Humility before God is part of our worship – recognising his ing God for the outcome, even though it put his life in considerable worth, his holiness, love and power. Receiving God’s forgiveness brings danger. Doing what is right reveals the character of God, our greatest us freedom to begin again and be restored in his favour (even as we are example of how to live and love; and who calls us to love him first and always held in his love). then to love our neighbour as ourselves.

Then, as a community, they made a plan to rebuild their city and life. With my love and prayers for this new season, They worked in families, each taking responsibility for a stretch of the wall, to ensure that it was completed with no gaps. They appointed Nicky-Sue armed individuals to watch for danger and protect them. When necessary, they built the wall with one hand and held their own weapon with ______the other. Hoping you have had the opportunity to enjoy This is what I feel we are doing, building life again AND holding off such simple pleasures as: danger. We have been doing a lot of the latter, protecting ourselves and others. Now we must, we need to, get on with life in whatever way is A cup of joy! necessary and possible, but we must do so safely, continuing to protect one another. If we all take responsibility to do our bit in both these ways, A tea shop is a wondrous place to give our best and to protect what and who we can, we will, together, Where I for one just love to be! make a difference for good in our present and for our future. A place to rest from life’s harsh pace And sit and drink a cup of tea! Nehemiah found that the powerful people were profiting from the misfor- tune of others and guided them to release others from debts or obliga- Indeed, it’s time to take a rest! tions to give the people a chance to recover financially and for the com- From all life’s pressures, take a break! munity to be strengthened as a whole. We have seen great kindness in And just today it might be best our community during this time – let’s remain generous. To have a slice of home-made cake! Parish Pump

Nehemiah, as leader, was the focus of hostility from Jerusalem’s ene- And yet, as we seek to be more active and purposeful, we have to deal mies and was in considerable danger. He made the wise decision not with Covid-19 as well, so it is as if we are working with one hand and to fear for his own life and thereby limit his work for and among the defending ourselves with the other. This brings to mind a situation in people. We have seen many examples of selfless courage during this Jerusalem’s history, when the city had been destroyed by the Babyloni- time. Perhaps it is also our time to be courageous in order to do what ans, the people killed or driven into exile and, after some time, the exiles only we can do. returned to rebuild it under the leadership of a man called Nehemiah. An obvious priority was to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem to ensure And Nehemiah made sure that God was given the credit, the glory, for safety from their enemies, who nevertheless ridiculed them for even enabling Jerusalem to be rebuilt. It wouldn’t be the same as before, but trying to restore life in Jerusalem when the place lay in ruins. How could would be the place where God dwelt with his people until after Jesus’ they work to give their community another chance of living once more in time, since when He makes his home in those who believe in him. their city and, at the same time, defend themselves from those who did not want to see their community and culture rebuilt? It is difficult to do what is right for the good of the community and in obedience to God – but we have the example of the wisdom Nehemiah They took various wise decisions under the direction and organisation of chose to put into action. It may mean we face opposition, but if we rely Nehemiah. Firstly, they asked God for help. This we are doing and will on God, he will work out his good plans for us and for our community. continue to do. Let’s place our confidence in God and look for the out- Over the page is a story of Jesus making the right decisions and trust- comes of our prayers. Secondly, they said sorry for what they had done ing God for the outcome, even though it put his life in considerable wrong in the eyes of God which had, after many warnings, lost them his danger. Doing what is right reveals the character of God, our greatest protection. Humility before God is part of our worship – recognising his example of how to live and love; and who calls us to love him first and worth, his holiness, love and power. Receiving God’s forgiveness brings then to love our neighbour as ourselves. us freedom to begin again and be restored in his favour (even as we are always held in his love). With my love and prayers for this new season,

Then, as a community, they made a plan to rebuild their city and life. Nicky-Sue They worked in families, each taking responsibility for a stretch of the wall, to ensure that it was completed with no gaps. They appointed ______armed individuals to watch for danger and protect them. When necessary, they built the wall with one hand and held their own weapon with Hoping you have had the opportunity to enjoy the other. such simple pleasures as:

This is what I feel we are doing, building life again AND holding off danger. We have been doing a lot of the latter, protecting ourselves and A cup of joy! others. Now we must, we need to, get on with life in whatever way is necessary and possible, but we must do so safely, continuing to protect A tea shop is a wondrous place one another. If we all take responsibility to do our bit in both these ways, Where I for one just love to be! to give our best and to protect what and who we can, we will, together, A place to rest from life’s harsh pace make a difference for good in our present and for our future. And sit and drink a cup of tea!

Nehemiah found that the powerful people were profiting from the misfor- Indeed, it’s time to take a rest! tune of others and guided them to release others from debts or obliga- From all life’s pressures, take a break! tions to give the people a chance to recover financially and for the com- And just today it might be best munity to be strengthened as a whole. We have seen great kindness in To have a slice of home-made cake! Parish Pump our community during this time – let’s remain generous.

Charities to Which St Mary’s is Donating in 2020

Stroke Association – September The Stroke Association works to prevent stroke and to support everyone who is touched by stroke. It funds research and campaigns for the rights of stroke survivors of all ages. There are 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 people diagnosed with a stroke each year. The Stroke Association provides specialist support and advice which in- cludes emotional support, communication support and exercise based rehabilitation; and works closely with medical experts, stroke victims and their families. Its research helps to improve treatments, care and rehabilitation to help stroke survivors make the best recovery they can. Volunteers play a vital role and are given training and resources. There is a stroke coordinator in Southampton.

Tools for Self Reliance – October (Harvest) Tools for Self Reliance are an international charity based in Netley Abbey which recycles and refurbishes tools and sewing machines and supplies them to partners in Africa. They work with African organisations in Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia. They run voca- tional training projects which provide people with the skills to set up their own businesses and also equip them with a Toolkit to get them started, train them carpentry, welding, bricklaying, and business and financial management. Tools for Self Reliance has a network of volunteers in the UK who refurbish the donated tools and prepare toolkits and send them in response to requests from their partners in Africa.

2020 January CMA Connect Fareham February Rural Refugee Network 22nd March Mothering Sunday Home-Start 12th April Easter Sunday Global Care May Pentecost Rainbow Centre June Youth Options 12th July Sea Sunday Missions to Seafarers August Cam Fed September Stroke Association October Harvest Tools for Self Reliance November Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal December Church Homeless Trust

Charities to Which St Mary’s is Donating in 2020

St Mary’s Services home as much as possible and, if they do go out, to take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their household. The govern- In September we continue our pattern of services both on Zoom and in ment and Church of England emphasise that there are risks of contract- Church. ing Covid-19 during public worship and would discourage such individuals from attending church services. It is entirely your decision, so we Our weely 10am service continues on Zoom, as does our monthly encourage you to carefully consider the risk to you before booking. 6.30pm Evensong. These are popular services and we enjoy seeing and greeting one another as part of our time together. We can also SING at We will be taking every precaution to minimise the risk of the virus being home! Our Thursday 11am BCP Communion on Zoom will be held spread in the church. Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 (a new fortnightly as we are able – dates on Pewsheet. To attend a Zoom ser- continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, their vice, join on: http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/servicestream/ normal sense of taste or smell) should not attend church due to the risk that they pose to others; they should self-isolate at home immediately In Church we alternate an 8am Tradi- with other members of their household (contacting NHS Test & Trace if tional BCP Communion with a 6.30pm you have attended a public event or service). Communion service (Celtic or Taizé) each Sunday. We sincerely look forward to seeing those of you who decide that worshipping in church is right for you to do. We are particularly aware of If you would like to attend a service in those who haven’t been able to attend our online services and, while the Church, please contact the Church resumption of services in church may be an opportunity for you to wor- Office, which is open on weekdays 10am ship with your community here, your health is of vital importance and we to 12noon. Book between Monday 10am know that many of you may have to continue to worship at home. If you and Thursday 11am by phone or email: have family or friends in your ‘bubble’ who can assist you in attending [email protected] 01489 our online services, we would encourage you to ask them to do so. 570846. When you book, your name and contact details will be requested for our The Office, Churchwardens and Vicars would be happy to answer your administration purposes and, additional- questions about any aspect of worship in church or on online. ly, held for NHS Test & Trace for 21 ______days. Private Prayer at St Mary’s In Church, a maximum of 30 people will be seated in alternate rows and socially distanced from other individuals or households. Face coverings St Mary’s is open each day for Private Prayer and, if you feel it is safe must be worn, except by those leading, reading or leading prayers. for you to do so, we hope you will take the opportunity to pop in for a Instead of singing in our evening services we will listen to sung worship moment’s stillness and contemplation. and echo it in our own hearts. Holy Communion will be celebrated and the bread received by the congregation. It will take time for us to adapt Mondays 2pm - 4pm The pattern of opening is as shown to the necessary measures required to keep us all safe, but worshipping (any changes will be on our Pew together again is a great joy! Please pray for the ministry team and Tuesdays 10am - 12noon Sheet and our Website Calendar). volunteers as they plan services within the guidelines and prepare a Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm There will be a church member welcoming and safe environment for congregations to worship in. present to welcome you – with Thursdays 10am - 12noon thanks to our Churchwardens and Certain groups of people may be at increased risk of severe disease Fridays 2pm - 4pm the team of volunteers. from COVID-19, including people who are aged 70 or older, regardless of medical conditions. Individuals within this group are advised to stay at Saturdays 10am - 12noon

home as much as possible and, if they do go out, to take particular care St Mary’s Services to minimise contact with others outside their household. The government and Church of England emphasise that there are risks of contract- In September we continue our pattern of services both on Zoom and in ing Covid-19 during public worship and would discourage such individu- Church. als from attending church services. It is entirely your decision, so we encourage you to carefully consider the risk to you before booking. Our weely 10am service continues on Zoom, as does our monthly 6.30pm Evensong. These are popular services and we enjoy seeing and We will be taking every precaution to minimise the risk of the virus being greeting one another as part of our time together. We can also SING at spread in the church. Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 (a new home! Our Thursday 11am BCP Communion on Zoom will be held continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, their fortnightly as we are able – dates on Pewsheet. To attend a Zoom ser- normal sense of taste or smell) should not attend church due to the risk vice, join on: http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/servicestream/ that they pose to others; they should self-isolate at home immediately with other members of their household (contacting NHS Test & Trace if In Church we alternate an 8am Tradi- you have attended a public event or service). tional BCP Communion with a 6.30pm Communion service (Celtic or Taizé) We sincerely look forward to seeing those of you who decide that wor- each Sunday. shipping in church is right for you to do. We are particularly aware of those who haven’t been able to attend our online services and, while the If you would like to attend a service in resumption of services in church may be an opportunity for you to wor- Church, please contact the Church ship with your community here, your health is of vital importance and we Office, which is open on weekdays 10am know that many of you may have to continue to worship at home. If you to 12noon. Book between Monday 10am have family or friends in your ‘bubble’ who can assist you in attending and Thursday 11am by phone or email: our online services, we would encourage you to ask them to do so. [email protected] 01489 570846. When you book, your name and The Office, Churchwardens and Vicars would be happy to answer your contact details will be requested for our questions about any aspect of worship in church or on online. administration purposes and, additional- ______ly, held for NHS Test & Trace for 21 days. Private Prayer at St Mary’s

In Church, a maximum of 30 people will be seated in alternate rows and St Mary’s is open each day for Private Prayer and, if you feel it is safe socially distanced from other individuals or households. Face coverings for you to do so, we hope you will take the opportunity to pop in for a must be worn, except by those leading, reading or leading prayers. moment’s stillness and contemplation. Instead of singing in our evening services we will listen to sung worship and echo it in our own hearts. Holy Communion will be celebrated and Mondays 2pm - 4pm The pattern of opening is as shown the bread received by the congregation. It will take time for us to adapt Tuesdays 10am - 12noon (any changes will be on our Pew to the necessary measures required to keep us all safe, but worshipping Sheet and our Website Calendar). together again is a great joy! Please pray for the ministry team and Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm There will be a church member volunteers as they plan services within the guidelines and prepare a Thursdays 10am - 12noon present to welcome you – with welcoming and safe environment for congregations to worship in. thanks to our Churchwardens and Fridays 2pm - 4pm the team of volunteers. Certain groups of people may be at increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19, including people who are aged 70 or older, regardless Saturdays 10am - 12noon of medical conditions. Individuals within this group are advised to stay at

From the Church Registers St Mary’s Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals Update

BAPTISMS We continue to follow guidance from our Bishop on the govern- “Keep us faithful to our baptism” ment regulations, and restrictions and advice are subject to change. We therefore recommend contacting the Vicars on 01489 There were no Baptisms in August 808296 or [email protected] to see what the current situation is with regard to these services.

WEDDINGS Please note that these services are restricted to 30 people, including “Those whom God has joined together, the minister, face coverings must be worn and singing is not permitted. let no one put asunder” However, we will make these services as special and personal as we always do, within the guidelines. 1st August 2020 Lee English and Kendal Cooke Baptisms 7th August 2020 Daniel Henderson and Harriet Poulter We are, from September, conducting small Baptism services with one family at a time. Please do visit the Church Office to discuss the possibility of your baby or child being baptised at St Mary’s.

THE DEPARTED Adults are also welcome for baptism and confirmation and follow a “The Souls of the righteous course of preparation with Revd Mike as well as attend an Alpha are in the hand of God” course. We will let you know when these courses are resumed.

th 29 July 2020 Clarice (Beryl) Flux MBE 86 years Weddings A few of our couples are deciding to be married this year, perhaps planning a larger Wedding Blessing service before a Reception with family and friends next year. Please pray with us as we hold Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals Please contact Antonia at [email protected] to discuss in church once again. Despite the necessary limitations, we trust your proposed wedding date and to arrange an initial meeting. these will be special and meaningful times in our beautiful church. Funerals Remember that our ministers can lead Funerals We are now permitted to lead small funeral services in St Mary’s and in a Crematorium as well as at St Mary’s. continue to lead them at Portchester or Wessex Vale Crematoriums. Families can also plan a larger Memorial service at a later date. Would you like your loved one remembered in our Book of Remembrance? For those who cannot attend a funeral, there is a short service they can follow at home: Are you thinking about a Church Wedding https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020- or having your child Christened? 03/Funerals%20liturgy%20at%20home%20public.pdf or they can say prayers and light a candle: Contact the Church Office: [email protected] https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals/here- 01489 570846 Or the Vicarage 01489 808296 everyone/support-when-you-cant-attend-funeral

St Mary’s Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals Update From the Church Registers We continue to follow guidance from our Bishop on the government regulations, and restrictions and advice are subject to BAPTISMS change. We therefore recommend contacting the Vicars on 01489 “Keep us faithful to our baptism” 808296 or [email protected] to see what the current situation is with regard to these services. There were no Baptisms in August Please note that these services are restricted to 30 people, including the minister, face coverings must be worn and singing is not permitted. WEDDINGS However, we will make these services as special and personal as we “Those whom God has joined together, always do, within the guidelines. let no one put asunder” Baptisms 1st August 2020 Lee English and Kendal Cooke We are, from September, conducting small Baptism services with one family at a time. Please do visit the Church Office to discuss the possi- 7th August 2020 Daniel Henderson and Harriet Poulter bility of your baby or child being baptised at St Mary’s.

Adults are also welcome for baptism and confirmation and follow a

course of preparation with Revd Mike as well as attend an Alpha THE DEPARTED course. We will let you know when these courses are resumed. “The Souls of the righteous are in the hand of God” Weddings

th A few of our couples are deciding to be married this year, perhaps 29 July 2020 Clarice (Beryl) Flux MBE 86 years planning a larger Wedding Blessing service before a Reception with family and friends next year. Please contact Antonia at [email protected] to discuss your proposed wedding date and to arrange an initial meeting. Please pray with us as we hold Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals in church once again. Despite the necessary limitations, we trust Funerals these will be special and meaningful times in our beautiful church. We are now permitted to lead small funeral services in St Mary’s and continue to lead them at Portchester or Wessex Vale Crematoriums. Remember that our ministers can lead Funerals Families can also plan a larger Memorial service at a later date. in a Crematorium as well as at St Mary’s. For those who cannot attend a funeral, there is a short service they can Would you like your loved one remembered follow at home: in our Book of Remembrance? https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020- 03/Funerals%20liturgy%20at%20home%20public.pdf Are you thinking about a Church Wedding or they can say prayers and light a candle: or having your child Christened? https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals/here- everyone/support-when-you-cant-attend-funeral Contact the Church Office: [email protected] 01489 570846 Or the Vicarage 01489 808296

MU members throughout Great Britain and Ireland have been busy sewing for the NHS. They have also been using their skills to make face coverings. See www.mothersunion.org

One aspect of our work, which is often overlooked, is our involvement St Mary’s with the families of prisoners. MU’s prison work across Britain and Ireland takes various forms. However, the main aim is to keep families Messy Church @ Home together. MU members provide support to those visiting prisons by holding short courses on what they can expect from a first visit. They also hold workshops which involve many of the services that come into We would love you to join us contact with the families. Once a month at Onley prison in Coventry in the week of 10th September 2020 there are Family Days. Coventry Diocese MU pay for buffet food at these Family Days. In Low Newton, an all women prison in Durham, the while we explore in our videos focus is on supporting the prison residents. MU holds services for them where they can participate in prayers, readings and hymns. This is followed by a general update on MU information and a cup of tea and a chat, where more pastoral support is provided. MU members put together packs for when they are coming up for their release, containing “How are you Feeling?” toiletries and other household essentials.

As can be seen from the activities in the prisons outlined here, prison http://www.stmarywarash.org.uk/messy-church work is varied but has protecting families at its core. Unfortunately, much of this prison work is on hold at the moment due to necessary restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As soon as they are able, While we can’t meet in the Church Hall, we encourage our Messy members up and down the country will be continuing this vital effort. Church families to celebrate and create at home. Videos and resources will help you explore a theme each month It is important not to forget the role of prison officers who are working and we will recommend a Song to listen to and sing! hard to keep prisoners safe during this challenging season. They are key Please have snacks available and don’t be afraid to make a mess, workers and must have found the last few months particularly challeng- but help tidy up afterwards! ing. Please pray for them! Our next Messy Church at Home is MU has launched a Thank You Key Workers appeal to raise funds to support families of key workers to have short breaks or experi- Thursday 8th October 2020 ence days away. For more information: www.mothersunion.org. [email protected] Jean Buckles: [email protected] www.stmarywarsash.org.uk 07786 023963

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MU members throughout Great Britain and Ireland have been busy sewing for the NHS. They have also been using their skills to make face coverings. See www.mothersunion.org St Mary’s

One aspect of our work, which is often overlooked, is our involvement Messy Church @ Home with the families of prisoners. MU’s prison work across Britain and Ireland takes various forms. However, the main aim is to keep families together. MU members provide support to those visiting prisons by We would love you to join us holding short courses on what they can expect from a first visit. They also hold workshops which involve many of the services that come into in the week of 10th September 2020 contact with the families. Once a month at Onley prison in Coventry there are Family Days. Coventry Diocese MU pay for buffet food at while we explore in our videos these Family Days. In Low Newton, an all women prison in Durham, the focus is on supporting the prison residents. MU holds services for them where they can participate in prayers, readings and hymns. This is followed by a general update on MU information and a cup of tea and a chat, where more pastoral support is provided. MU members put togeth- “How are you Feeling?” er packs for when they are coming up for their release, containing toiletries and other household essentials. http://www.stmarywarash.org.uk/messy-church As can be seen from the activities in the prisons outlined here, prison work is varied but has protecting families at its core. Unfortunately, much of this prison work is on hold at the moment due to necessary re- While we can’t meet in the Church Hall, we encourage our Messy strictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As soon as they are able, Church families to celebrate and create at home. members up and down the country will be continuing this vital effort. Videos and resources will help you explore a theme each month and we will recommend a Song to listen to and sing! It is important not to forget the role of prison officers who are working Please have snacks available and don’t be afraid to make a mess, hard to keep prisoners safe during this challenging season. They are key but help tidy up afterwards! workers and must have found the last few months particularly challenging. Please pray for them! Our next Messy Church at Home is Thursday 8th October 2020 MU has launched a Thank You Key Workers appeal to raise funds to support families of key workers to have short breaks or experi- [email protected] ence days away. For more information: www.mothersunion.org. www.stmarywarsash.org.uk 07786 023963

Jean Buckles: [email protected] Messy Church Logo @ Bible Reading Fellowship

Musings from my Armchair Church Flowers Like many of you, I have been shielding. I must admit that my husband and I have enjoyed the slower pace of life. At the time of writing, it has We were delighted to decorate the church for two recent weddings. been deemed OK to ease many of the restrictions, but I'm not too sure Happily the weather was good for both parties which is some consola- what is safe and responsible. Now that we've seen new ‘spikes’ in the tion in these uncertain times. However, the heat has taken its toll on number of people infected in different places in England, how far can I church flowers and the team of arrangers, so again we are having a safely relax my ‘safe’ patterns of behaviour? I'm sure many of you will break from flower arranging until the weather cools down. be feeling the same because of a lack of clarity. Carol Barnden How glad I am that my Christian faith has no such ambiguity. In a nut- shell, no one is perfect and yet a holy God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die in my place – in your place – so that, if we but believe in Him, we can build up a loving relationship with Him now and be assured of everlasting life after death in His King- dom where… ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’ (Rev.21:14)

Faith is up to each one of us but, when once we've grasped hold of it, the Christian faith is a solid rock beneath our feet. God guides and guards us, feeds and prunes us like a gardener at work lovingly tending His plants. I delight in His company and hope that, if you don't already, you will do very soon.

Barbara Jackson

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Water of Life

The Lord will lead us through waters of hope Waters to give life to all that they touch Waters that start as a trickle but turn to a mighty flood Waters teaming with life Waters refreshing the dead and the diseased Waters bringing new life new hope Many waters will come together to spread the life throughout the world Food will be in abundance – fruits for the harvest The water is the water of life – the Spirit of truth.

Poem by Penny Candlin Based on Ezekiel 47

Church Flowers Musings from my Armchair We were delighted to decorate the church for two recent weddings. Like many of you, I have been shielding. I must admit that my husband Happily the weather was good for both parties which is some consola- and I have enjoyed the slower pace of life. At the time of writing, it has tion in these uncertain times. However, the heat has taken its toll on been deemed OK to ease many of the restrictions, but I'm not too sure church flowers and the team of arrangers, so again we are having a what is safe and responsible. Now that we've seen new ‘spikes’ in the break from flower arranging until the weather cools down. number of people infected in different places in England, how far can I safely relax my ‘safe’ patterns of behaviour? I'm sure many of you will Carol Barnden be feeling the same because of a lack of clarity.

How glad I am that my Christian faith has no such ambiguity. In a nut- shell, no one is perfect and yet a holy God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die in my place – in your place – so that, if we but believe in Him, we can build up a loving relationship with Him now and be assured of everlasting life after death in His King- dom where… ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’ (Rev.21:14)

Barbara Jackson

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Water of Life

Poem by Penny Candlin Based on Ezekiel 47

Children and Young People at St. Mary’s

Website: www.stmarywarsash.org.uk Facebook page: facebook.com/stmarywarsash Contact: [email protected]

FAMILY WORSHIP on Zoom 1st Sundays at 10am September Family Worship – Sunday 6th Sept on Zoom Jesus Calms If you’d like to join the service, check our Facebook page or Service Stream tab on our Website for information, order of service and link. http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/servicestream/ the Storm STAY & PLAY usually Thursdays from 1.30-3pm in the Hall (term time) Stay & Play is unlikely to be held in September We are in touch with our Stay & Play families via social media. Families are encouraged to keep an eye on our Facebook page and the Messy Church page of our Website for resources for children.

TOTS’ PRAISE usually 2nd Thursdays at 2.30pm (term time) Tots’ Praise will not be held in September

MESSY CHURCH @ HOME usually 2nd Thursdays at 3.30pm Messy Church at Home resources will go up for 10th September – see http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/messy-church/ We will put onto our Website some activities and crafts to help you explore and celebrate the month’s theme at home.

FAMILY COMMUNION on Zoom Sunday 6th September 2020 3rd Sundays at 10am No Family Communion in September Next Family Communion – Sunday 18th October on Zoom If you’d like to join the service, check our Facebook page for a link or the at 10.00am Via Zoom Service Stream tab on our Website for info, order of service and link. Join Zoom Service via Website www.stmarywarsash.org.uk CHILDREN’S GROUPS See Service Stream tab for Order of Service and info usually 4th Sundays (term time) See our Messy Church page for activities and resources to do at home. stmarywarsash.org.uk 109 Church Road [email protected] SO31 9GF [email protected] 01489 570846 Vicarage 01489 808296

Children and Young People at St. Mary’s

Website: www.stmarywarsash.org.uk Facebook page: facebook.com/stmarywarsash Contact: [email protected]

FAMILY WORSHIP on Zoom Jesus Calms 1st Sundays at 10am September Family Worship – Sunday 6th Sept on Zoom If you’d like to join the service, check our Facebook page or Service Stream tab on our Website for information, order of service and link. the Storm http://www.stmarywarsash.org.uk/servicestream/

STAY & PLAY usually Thursdays from 1.30-3pm in the Hall (term time) Stay & Play is unlikely to be held in September We are in touch with our Stay & Play families via social media. Families are encouraged to keep an eye on our Facebook page and the Messy Church page of our Website for resources for children.

TOTS’ PRAISE usually 2nd Thursdays at 2.30pm (term time) Tots’ Praise will not be held in September

FAMILY COMMUNION on Zoom 3rd Sundays at 10am No Family Communion in September at 10.00am Via Zoom Next Family Communion – Sunday 18th October on Zoom If you’d like to join the service, check our Facebook page for a link or the Join Zoom Service via Website www.stmarywarsash.org.uk Service Stream tab on our Website for info, order of service and link. See Service Stream tab for Order of Service and info

CHILDREN’S GROUPS usually 4th Sundays (term time) stmarywarsash.org.uk 109 Church Road See our Messy Church page for activities and resources to do at home. [email protected] SO31 9GF [email protected] 01489 570846 Vicarage 01489 808296

Warsash Local History Society Joan was always proud that she lived in or close to Warsash. She was a socialite – perhaps even a party-animal in her era! She had many

Last month’s article was about Joan Collins and her memo- friends and was a real character; and the volunteer and community work ries about living in the Clocktower. This month I would like she did in her life was quite amazing. If you are of a certain age you may to tell you more about Joan herself. have known her whether it was from the Mothers Union, the Red Cross, the Solent Singers, Victory Hall Management Committee, Poll Clerk for Joan was born on 31 August 1914 (3 weeks after the beginning of the FBC, Warsash Residents Association, Local History Society, Horticultur- Great War) to Algie and Nora Mary Newbury (nee Gale) at the house al Society, Communicare... the list is endless. She also crocheted and called The Nook in Hook Village. Her father and grandfather ran a build- knitted hundreds of blankets and produced kneelers for the church, one ing, wheelwright and undertaking business. Many of the older houses in of which is pictured. Warsash and surrounding area and the Congregational Church were built by the family. She had a happy childhood playing amongst the Joan died in 2010, a truly amazing lady who was a big part of this com- felled trees and sand heaps. Like all children then, they would pick munity. strawberries in season and work in the sheds packing them ready for market. Joan went to Hook school and then Locksheath County School This was compiled with reference to Joan’s Eulogy written by her grand- till 14. When she was 12 the family moved to ‘Oakbank’ in Warsash daughter Amber, to whom I am very grateful. Road, later to be occupied briefly by the infamous Ruth Ellis. Now the family had electric and other ‘mod cons’. When leaving school, she would attend piano lessons in Woolston and she and her mother would often play the organ together and both sang in the choir. She had at- tained her diploma from Trinity College London and was then able to teach piano to many local children.

On 1 July 1935, when she was 20 years old, she married Charles Victor Collins, know as Vic; he was a local businessman and speedway star and had been County Champion in 1929. In 1938 their daughter Jane was born and two years later they moved to the Clocktower. During the war Joan kept busy selling fish for the local fishermen and performing fire watch duties. She also got to know many of the famous people who rented houses in Warsash during the war, like Lawrence Olivier and Some sad news you may not have heard... Vivien Leigh. In 1948, Vic purchased a bungalow at Chilling and they Linda Worth, a volunteer at the Society Heritage Centre died on 16th started a caravan site with no drainage or electricity and adapted old July. She had battled with Cancer for many years and will be truly Nissan huts left by the army for chemical toilets. This area soon became missed. On the day of her funeral her friends gathered at the Wild Flow- developed and today is known as Solent Breezes Holiday Park with over er Garden in Shore Road to say goodbye as the hearse drove past this 200 caravans and 150 chalets with lots of facilities. area that Linda had tended for many years.

In 1956 they moved to Brook Heath in Brook Lane but sadly things went The Heritage Centre will be opening again from Saturday 29th August in wrong between Vic and Joan and they finally divorced in 1970. In 1963 the morning from 10.30am till 12.30pm. she had twin granddaughters and Joan became ‘Granny’, a title she enjoyed immensely. In the late 60’s Joan made her TV debut on a pro- Sue Decicco 01489 576932 gramme called House Party discussing handycrafts. Joan was an excellent seamstress and had a business making loose covers and curtains. She was exceptional at knitting and crochet and went through a phase of knitting objects like a slice of cake, etc.

Warsash Local History Society Joan was always proud that she lived in or close to Warsash. She was a socialite – perhaps even a party-animal in her era! She had many Last month’s article was about Joan Collins and her memo- friends and was a real character; and the volunteer and community work ries about living in the Clocktower. This month I would like she did in her life was quite amazing. If you are of a certain age you may to tell you more about Joan herself. have known her whether it was from the Mothers Union, the Red Cross, the Solent Singers, Victory Hall Management Committee, Poll Clerk for Joan was born on 31 August 1914 (3 weeks after the beginning of the FBC, Warsash Residents Association, Local History Society, Horticultur- Great War) to Algie and Nora Mary Newbury (nee Gale) at the house al Society, Communicare... the list is endless. She also crocheted and called The Nook in Hook Village. Her father and grandfather ran a build- knitted hundreds of blankets and produced kneelers for the church, one ing, wheelwright and undertaking business. Many of the older houses in of which is pictured. Warsash and surrounding area and the Congregational Church were built by the family. She had a happy childhood playing amongst the Joan died in 2010, a truly amazing lady who was a big part of this com- felled trees and sand heaps. Like all children then, they would pick munity. strawberries in season and work in the sheds packing them ready for market. Joan went to Hook school and then Locksheath County School This was compiled with reference to Joan’s Eulogy written by her grand- till 14. When she was 12 the family moved to ‘Oakbank’ in Warsash daughter Amber, to whom I am very grateful. Road, later to be occupied briefly by the infamous Ruth Ellis. Now the family had electric and other ‘mod cons’. When leaving school, she would attend piano lessons in Woolston and she and her mother would often play the organ together and both sang in the choir. She had at- tained her diploma from Trinity College London and was then able to teach piano to many local children.

Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy Reception’s Lego Challenge Church Report July 2020 Reception’s discovery challenge one week was to build a bridge... and they played a lego maths race A Marathon Ride for the Teachers! to 10 game! Warsash to Gosport and back is approximately 26.2 miles – the length of a Marathon. This is the challenge the teachers completed one weekend to support the school’s marathon bike ride. Have you been on your bike yet?

Collective Worship One theme has been Run the Race. Children were asked to think about how it’s possible to encourage yourself to keep going when things get difficult.

Some children created a positivity flower, or star, with petals (or points) to motivate them to keep There was also great excitement in going when things get tough – like a flower growing. It was a chance to Penguins and Turtles when they spotted reflect that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. a fox dancing in the playground! It visited the outside area and said hello to the Turtles and then came inside and sat in Mrs Parkes' chair. Luckily, Mr Bizley was on hand to chase it back outside!

We have been thinking about how hard Mrs Willoughby works to look after us all and wrote big cards to say thank you to her.

Reception’s Lego Challenge Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy Reception’s discovery challenge one week was to Church Report July 2020 build a bridge... and they played a lego maths race to 10 game! A Marathon Ride for the Teachers! Warsash to Gosport and back is approximately 26.2 miles – the length of a Marathon. This is the challenge the teachers completed one weekend to support the school’s marathon bike ride. Have you been on your bike yet?

Collective Worship One theme has been Run the Race. Children were asked to think about how it’s possible to encourage yourself to keep going when things get difficult.

Some children created a There was also great excitement in positivity flower, or star, with petals (or points) to motivate them to keep Penguins and Turtles when they spotted going when things get tough – like a flower growing. It was a chance to a fox dancing in the playground! It reflect that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. visited the outside area and said hello to the Turtles and then came inside and sat in Mrs Parkes' chair. Luckily, Mr Bizley was on hand to chase it back outside!

We have been thinking about how hard Mrs Willoughby works to look after us all and wrote big cards to say thank you to her.

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TFT have re-opened their premises at St Margaret Arts, St Margarets Lane, Titchfield, PO14 4BG, in accordance with government instruc- tions. They have purchased an ozone generator – usually used in hos- pitals – which will thoroughly cleanse the theatre (stage, auditoria, public areas and backstage) of any viruses or potential infection, following each performance. TFT have also introduced 2-metre spacing between the seats in the auditoria and safe distancing in the bars. Hand sanitis- ing stations will also be available throughout the venues, and a thermal check as you enter the theatre. Face coverings must of course be worn.

The production for September is Sweeny Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

“Attend the tale of Sweeny Todd… He shaved the faces of gentlemen Who were never thereafter heard of again.” The infamous story of Sweeny Todd, who sets up a barber's shop above the interesting Mrs Lovett’s Pie Shop. A wonderfully sinister musical which takes you back to the dark streets of Victorian London, where the demon barber takes his revenge…. Stephen Sondheim’s almost operatic score will have you gripped from the opening, and men may wonder if they really should attend the barber again!

The show runs from Wednesday 9th to Saturday 19th September. For all further information and to book please go to the website, www.titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com

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Pastoral Care Team

The St Mary’s Pastoral Care Team is busy staying in touch with church members and others in the community to bring encouragement at this difficult time through conversation and prayer.

If you would like a call from one of the Pastoral Care Team or from the Vicars, please contact the Church Office, which is open (Mon-Fri 10am- 12noon) [email protected] 01489 570846 or the Vicar- age: 01489 808296 [email protected]

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TFT have re-opened their premises at St Margaret Arts, St Margarets

Lane, Titchfield, PO14 4BG, in accordance with government instruc- tions. They have purchased an ozone generator – usually used in hos- pitals – which will thoroughly cleanse the theatre (stage, auditoria, public areas and backstage) of any viruses or potential infection, following Self Care Pharmacy NHS 111 GP Advice UTC/MIU ED (A&E) each performance. TFT have also introduced 2-metre spacing between Care for Local expert Non - Contact your Urgent or 999 Treatment the seats in the auditoria and safe distancing in the bars. Hand sanitis- yourself at advice emergency GP surgery For home help Centre or Minor ing stations will also be available throughout the venues, and a thermal Minor illnesses Persistent Injuries Units emergencies Minor cuts & Headaches Feeling unwell? symptoms only Go to Gosport War check as you enter the theatre. Face coverings must of course be worn. grazes Chronic pain Stomach upsets Unsure? Memorial Hospital, Signs of heart attack Minor bruises Petersfield Hospital Bites & stings Anxious? Long term Signs of stroke conditions or St Marys Urgent The production for September is Sweeny Todd – The Demon Barber Minor sprains Need help? Treatment Centre Choking New prescriptions Coughs and colds Call or go online (Portsmouth) for minor Blacking out or of Fleet Street. injuries such as breaks, at 111.nhs.uk Out of hours serious blood loss Call 111 sprains, cuts and other minor conditions “Attend the tale of Sweeny Todd… He shaved the faces of gentlemen Who were never thereafter heard of again.” The infamous story of If you don’t know what to do or need advice contact NHS 111. Sweeny Todd, who sets up a barber's shop above the interesting Mrs While we continue to manage social distancing, the Emergency Department Lovett’s Pie Shop. A wonderfully sinister musical which takes you back at Queen Alexandra Hospital and our local GP practices are very busy. Other to the dark streets of Victorian London, where the demon barber takes services can help if you need NHS help in a hurry but phone before you go... his revenge…. Stephen Sondheim’s almost operatic score will have you gripped from the opening, and men may wonder if they really should Minor illness? Ask a pharmacist 1. Keep the Emergency Department free for 5 attend the barber again! Get expert advice on common health problems (coughs, colds, THINGS YOU flu, rashes) from your local pharmacist. It may save you a trip to those with critical or life- CAN DO your GP surgery – you don’t need an appointment and you can threatening conditions. The show runs from Wednesday 9th to Saturday 19th September. speak in a private area. You’ll be advised if they think you need 2. If you think you might need further help. For all further information and to book please go to the website, to go to the Emergency Department Minor injury? Try one of these but you are not sure, call 111 first for www.titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com advice. They can book you a time slot You can often be seen more quickly, 7 days a week, for broken bones, sprains and strains, minor cuts and wound infections at: to attend ED if you need to go. ______• St Mary’s Urgent Treatment Centre, Milton, Portsmouth 3. Phone your GP practice or use the 0333 200 1822 econsult function on their website if Open from 7.30am to 10pm weekdays and 8am – 10pm weekends you need same day help from a GP. Pastoral Care Team • Petersfield Community Hospital Minor Injuries Unit 4. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 023 82 310595 (a high temperature or a new, The St Mary’s Pastoral Care Team is busy staying in touch with church Open seven days a week from 8am to 5.45pm continuous cough), loss or change of • Gosport War Memorial Hospital Minor Injuries Unit sense of smell or taste, please do not members and others in the community to bring encouragement at this 023 92 794753 attend the Emergency Department difficult time through conversation and prayer. Open seven days a week from 8am to midnight. or any of these other services. Check Not sure? NHS 111 or 111.nhs.uk what to do here on the nhs.uk website If you would like a call from one of the Pastoral Care Team or from the Leave the Emergency Department for life threatening conditions. If you are waiting for a convenient time to go, it’s 5. Share this information with your Vicars, please contact the Church Office, which is open (Mon-Fri 10am- not an emergency. If you are not sure, NHS 111 will advise you relatives, friends and colleagues 12noon) [email protected] 01489 570846 or the Vicar- and find the appropriate care for you. locally. age: 01489 808296 [email protected]

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Warsash Flower Club

Lift Off for the Victory Hall Sadly, the Flower Club is still not able to hold the usual demonstrations or practise class. However, to ensure that members can keep in touch As you will all know, the Victory Hall has undergone something of a this month we are continuing with our telephone cascade. transformation over the past couple of years, in an effort to ensure that it remains an attractive and welcoming venue for its very many user This month the ladies in our practice class were set the challenge of groups and visitors. doing arrangements with the title ‘My Garden’. They used flowers and other materials from their gardens. There was a wide variety of interpre- In order to continue this work, the Hall is launching a weekly draw lot- tations and the results reflected their different gardens. tery on 3rd October 2020 and if you were able to participate that would be really appreciated.

Full details are contained within the leaflet shown – registration is easy and for every £1 ticket you buy, the Hall earns 50p. Thanks in anticipa- tion.

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Because of the need to ensure the safety of our members we do not expect to restart our usual monthly meetings in 2020. However, if you would like more information on the Club please contact our Chair, Jenny, on 01489 573318. Louise Bullivant

Warsash Flower Club Lift Off for the Victory Hall

As you will all know, the Victory Hall has undergone something of a Sadly, the Flower Club is still not able to hold the usual demonstrations transformation over the past couple of years, in an effort to ensure that or practise class. However, to ensure that members can keep in touch it remains an attractive and welcoming venue for its very many user this month we are continuing with our telephone cascade. groups and visitors.

This month the ladies in our practice class were set the challenge of In order to continue this work, the Hall is launching a weekly draw lot- doing arrangements with the title ‘My Garden’. They used flowers and tery on 3rd October 2020 and if you were able to participate that would other materials from their gardens. There was a wide variety of interpre- be really appreciated. tations and the results reflected their different gardens.

Full details are contained within the leaflet shown – registration is easy

and for every £1 ticket you buy, the Hall earns 50p. Thanks in anticipa-

tion.

• We’re now part of One Lottery!

• Tickets only cost £1 per week. • 50% of all tickets sold from our page go to us • Support us and you could win prizes of up to £25,000!

Supporters must be 16 years of age or older. Louise Bullivant See website for terms and conditions.

Warsash Residents Association Finally, this small cannister can store the list of details of The summer WRA break is coming to an end and we are due for our your medication and could be a life saver. You list the first general meeting in September. Alas this is not to be due to COVID- details and put them inside and place the cannister in the 19 restrictions and there is a possibility that the next meeting will be in door of your fridge. In an emergency a paramedic will ask January 2021. You can still see regular reports on our WRA and Voice 4 what prescribed medication you are on; all the details will Warsash Facebook Page, better still you can become a member be on hand quickly. You can obtain this cannister from which only costs £5 PA (price of around 8 single mars bars) and you Everett’s at the Locks Heath Centre by the dispensary. will get a monthly online newsletter packed with local news and members contributions. [email protected] Vic Styles WRA Transport & Media Matters [email protected]

To join the WRA you can contact Terance Hale on 01489 505112 as ______the Victory Hall is closed. If you do not have a PC, you may have a smart mobile phone whereby we could text you any local alerts. If you have a PC you can use internet banking, this is the easiest and Bursledon Brickworks quickest way to pay, please use sort code 20-30-89 and the account number 20930032 (Barclays Bank Park Gate Branch). Heritage Open Day – The new look: Thursday 17th September, 11.00am 4.00pm X5 Bus Be aware that the X5 timetables displayed at the bus stops are not Heritage Open Days will be running this year, but in a different way. correct, allow at least 10 minutes before the advertised time. Times leaving Warsash village to Fareham are generally 8 and 38 minutes Lots of venues are having to change what's on offer, and we are no past the hour (PtH) and to Southampton 25 and 55 minutes PtH, Mon- exception. More details to follow – please go to the website: day to Friday. On Sunday to Fareham 17 minutes PtH and to South- www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk. ampton 27 PtH. You view the full timetable on FirstBus Portsmouth There is also a lot of fascinating information on the Facebook page. PDF. https://www.firstgroup.com/portsmouth-fareham-gosport/plan- journey/timetables/?operator=13&page=1&redirect=no ______

Make Warsash Beautiful Smile Lines A resident has taken it on himself to brighten up an area with a magnifi- cent display of annual rudbeckia on the corner of Greenaway Lane and  I told my suitcases that due to the pandemic, there will be no Warsash Road. holiday this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage.

We hope FBC will be  A surgeon, an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose issuing a supply of profession was the oldest. Said the surgeon: “Eve was made from bulbs to brighten up Adam’s rib, and that surely was a surgical operation.” the Borough. “Maybe,” admitted the architect, “but prior to that, order was created out of chaos, and that was an architectural job.” “But,” the politician pointed out in triumph, “somebody had to have created the chaos in the first place!”

 This morning I saw a neighbour talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house and told my dog. We laughed a lot.

Finally, this small cannister can store the list of details of Warsash Residents Association your medication and could be a life saver. You list the details and put them inside and place the cannister in the The summer WRA break is coming to an end and we are due for our door of your fridge. In an emergency a paramedic will ask first general meeting in September. Alas this is not to be due to COVID- what prescribed medication you are on; all the details will 19 restrictions and there is a possibility that the next meeting will be in be on hand quickly. You can obtain this cannister from January 2021. You can still see regular reports on our WRA and Voice 4 Everett’s at the Locks Heath Centre by the dispensary. Warsash Facebook Page, better still you can become a member which only costs £5 PA (price of around 8 single mars bars) and you Vic Styles WRA Transport & Media Matters will get a monthly online newsletter packed with local news and [email protected] members contributions. [email protected] ______To join the WRA you can contact Terance Hale on 01489 505112 as the Victory Hall is closed. If you do not have a PC, you may have a smart mobile phone whereby we could text you any local alerts. If Bursledon Brickworks you have a PC you can use internet banking, this is the easiest and quickest way to pay, please use sort code 20-30-89 and the account Heritage Open Day – The new look: number 20930032 (Barclays Bank Park Gate Branch). Thursday 17th September, 11.00am 4.00pm

X5 Bus Heritage Open Days will be running this year, but in a different way. Be aware that the X5 timetables displayed at the bus stops are not correct, allow at least 10 minutes before the advertised time. Times Lots of venues are having to change what's on offer, and we are no leaving Warsash village to Fareham are generally 8 and 38 minutes exception. More details to follow – please go to the website: past the hour (PtH) and to Southampton 25 and 55 minutes PtH, Mon- www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk. day to Friday. On Sunday to Fareham 17 minutes PtH and to South- There is also a lot of fascinating information on the Facebook page. ampton 27 PtH. You view the full timetable on FirstBus Portsmouth PDF. https://www.firstgroup.com/portsmouth-fareham-gosport/plan- ______journey/timetables/?operator=13&page=1&redirect=no Smile Lines Make Warsash Beautiful A resident has taken it on himself to brighten up an area with a magnifi-  I told my suitcases that due to the pandemic, there will be no cent display of annual rudbeckia on the corner of Greenaway Lane and holiday this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage. Warsash Road.  A surgeon, an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose We hope FBC will be profession was the oldest. Said the surgeon: “Eve was made from issuing a supply of Adam’s rib, and that surely was a surgical operation.” bulbs to brighten up “Maybe,” admitted the architect, “but prior to that, order was creat- the Borough. ed out of chaos, and that was an architectural job.” “But,” the politician pointed out in triumph, “somebody had to have created the chaos in the first place!”

 This morning I saw a neighbour talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house and told my dog. We laughed a lot.

th Celebrating 400 Anniversary of Louis Pasteur – ‘Father’ of Microbiology the Voyage of the Mayflower ‘A tiny invisible thing that brings disease and death’ …. where have we If we find it difficult to cross the Atlantic just now, it was even worse 400 th heard that before?! But Louis Pasteur, who died 125 years ago this years ago this month. On 6 September 1620, 102 determined Puritans month, on 28th September 1895, was not interested in a virus from climbed on board the Mayflower and set sail from Plymouth. They had China, but in tiny living organisms that brought disease and death in 30 crew to steer them across 3000 miles of open, perilous ocean. other ways. Pasteur made some outstanding breakthroughs. He discov- Those Puritans, or ‘Pilgrim fathers’, could never have dreamed that their ered the principles of vaccination, and then created the first vaccines for journey would become one of the most influential in world history. Their anthrax and rabies. His medical discoveries provided support for the courage and purpose for the voyage would help shape the very history germ theory of disease and nullified the theory of spontaneous genera- and culture of the USA. tion. But Louis Pasteur is best known for his invention of the technique of The Pilgrim fathers themselves were in search of religious freedom and treating milk and wine to stop bacterial contamination, a process that a new life. Years before they had rejected the Church of England, due was named after him: pasteurisation. In doing so, he saved the French to its Roman Catholic past, and in 1608 they had moved to Holland, beer, wine and silk industries. where they could worship freely. But life was very hard there, and so the New World beckoned to them. They had originally intended to use two All in all, this gifted French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist well ships, but the Speedwell sprang a leak deserves his title as the ‘father of microbiology,’ and to be seen as one shortly after sailing, and so they crowded of the three main founders of bacteriology. as many as possible into the Mayflower. After a long and difficult 10 weeks at sea, Bring back Hedgerows they reached America, but could not reach their intended destination, Virginia, be- We need our hedgerows back – urgently. They are part of ‘nature’s cause of heavy seas. They finally landed in toolbox’ to help us reduce our carbon emissions. That was the recent Provincetown Harbor, Cape Cod, Massa- message from the CPRE countryside charity which points out that there chusetts on 11th November. were twice as many hedges in England before the Second World War.

Since then, thousands of miles of hedges have been ripped up to make That presented the next great challenge: the bitter, harsh winter of Mas- way for new housing and motorways, and to merge and enlarge fields. sachusetts. Half of the Pilgrims perished that first winter, of hunger and cold. Without the help of the local Indigenous peoples to teach them The 2007 UK Countryside Survey found that there were 600,000 kilome- food-gathering and other survival skills, all of the colony would probably tres of managed and unmanaged hedgerows in the UK, with the vast have perished. After months of hard work, by the ‘Fall’ of 1621 the tiny majority of them in England. This was a significant decline on the same colony had its first harvest. They celebrated this great achievement with survey from 1984, when there were about 680,000 kilometres of hedges their new Indigenous friends. It became Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims had across Great Britain. That is a reduction of 80,000 kilometres, or 50,000 been convinced that God wanted them to go to the New World. They miles. To put that another way, we have ripped out about 57,000 times wrote: “We verily believe and trust the Lord is with us, and that He will the entire length of Britain (874 miles). No wonder, then, that the graciously prosper our endeavours according to the simplicity of our CPRE’s report, Greener, better, faster: countryside solutions to the hearts therein.” climate emergency and for a green recovery, calls for millions of pounds

to be spent on new hedges. It says: “By planting more trees and hedge- The Mayflower was one of the earliest pilgrim vessels, and so became a row, restoring peatlands and moving toward a more sustainable way of cultural icon in the history of the United States. This year, until corona- farming, we can use nature’s toolbox to capture greenhouse gases from virus put a stop to things, many celebrations in the USA, England and the air, while revitalising our natural environment.” Parish Pump the Netherlands had been planned. Parish Pump

Celebrating 400th Anniversary of Louis Pasteur – ‘Father’ of Microbiology

the Voyage of the Mayflower ‘A tiny invisible thing that brings disease and death’ …. where have we heard that before?! But Louis Pasteur, who died 125 years ago this If we find it difficult to cross the Atlantic just now, it was even worse 400 month, on 28th September 1895, was not interested in a virus from th years ago this month. On 6 September 1620, 102 determined Puritans China, but in tiny living organisms that brought disease and death in climbed on board the Mayflower and set sail from Plymouth. They had other ways. Pasteur made some outstanding breakthroughs. He discov- 30 crew to steer them across 3000 miles of open, perilous ocean. ered the principles of vaccination, and then created the first vaccines for Those Puritans, or ‘Pilgrim fathers’, could never have dreamed that their anthrax and rabies. His medical discoveries provided support for the journey would become one of the most influential in world history. Their germ theory of disease and nullified the theory of spontaneous genera- courage and purpose for the voyage would help shape the very history tion. and culture of the USA. But Louis Pasteur is best known for his invention of the technique of treating milk and wine to stop bacterial contamination, a process that The Pilgrim fathers themselves were in search of religious freedom and was named after him: pasteurisation. In doing so, he saved the French a new life. Years before they had rejected the Church of England, due beer, wine and silk industries. to its Roman Catholic past, and in 1608 they had moved to Holland, where they could worship freely. But life was very hard there, and so the All in all, this gifted French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist well New World beckoned to them. They had originally intended to use two deserves his title as the ‘father of microbiology,’ and to be seen as one ships, but the Speedwell sprang a leak of the three main founders of bacteriology. shortly after sailing, and so they crowded as many as possible into the Mayflower. Bring back Hedgerows After a long and difficult 10 weeks at sea, they reached America, but could not reach We need our hedgerows back – urgently. They are part of ‘nature’s their intended destination, Virginia, be- toolbox’ to help us reduce our carbon emissions. That was the recent cause of heavy seas. They finally landed in message from the CPRE countryside charity which points out that there Provincetown Harbor, Cape Cod, Massa- were twice as many hedges in England before the Second World War. chusetts on 11th November. Since then, thousands of miles of hedges have been ripped up to make

way for new housing and motorways, and to merge and enlarge fields. That presented the next great challenge: the bitter, harsh winter of Mas- sachusetts. Half of the Pilgrims perished that first winter, of hunger and The 2007 UK Countryside Survey found that there were 600,000 kilome- cold. Without the help of the local Indigenous peoples to teach them tres of managed and unmanaged hedgerows in the UK, with the vast food-gathering and other survival skills, all of the colony would probably majority of them in England. This was a significant decline on the same have perished. After months of hard work, by the ‘Fall’ of 1621 the tiny survey from 1984, when there were about 680,000 kilometres of hedges colony had its first harvest. They celebrated this great achievement with across Great Britain. That is a reduction of 80,000 kilometres, or 50,000 their new Indigenous friends. It became Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims had miles. To put that another way, we have ripped out about 57,000 times been convinced that God wanted them to go to the New World. They the entire length of Britain (874 miles). No wonder, then, that the wrote: “We verily believe and trust the Lord is with us, and that He will CPRE’s report, Greener, better, faster: countryside solutions to the graciously prosper our endeavours according to the simplicity of our climate emergency and for a green recovery, calls for millions of pounds hearts therein.” to be spent on new hedges. It says: “By planting more trees and hedge-

row, restoring peatlands and moving toward a more sustainable way of The Mayflower was one of the earliest pilgrim vessels, and so became a farming, we can use nature’s toolbox to capture greenhouse gases from cultural icon in the history of the United States. This year, until corona- the air, while revitalising our natural environment.” Parish Pump virus put a stop to things, many celebrations in the USA, England and the Netherlands had been planned. Parish Pump

Update from Last Month... You will pleased to know that all the hens are now laying eggs. We have now been getting four a day for almost a month. That will probably change next month when they start to moult, so we must enjoy the fresh eggs while we still can.

Martin Barnett

September Blog

This month the harvest is well and truly underway and, although not everything is safely gathered in, there are a few gaps appearing on the plot. This can create a problem because, left bare, the soil will quickly ______become covered in unwelcome weeds giving you another job to do. Instead of weeding, why not consider sowing a green manure? There Warsash Horticultural Society are various types of green manure all designed for different times of year and aimed at solving problems in your precious top layer. Once sown, green manures quickly cover the area and prevent unwanted plants from So, we come to September, the month when gardeners will be reaping establishing and doing the same. They can be left to their own devices the rewards for all their hard work: bunches of beautiful sweet peas and until about three weeks before the bed is needed when they can be cut colourful dahlias; baskets full of different types of beans, tomatoes, down and dug in to feed the soil and add much needed organic matter to potatoes, etc – how satisfying! the structure. Some people even advocate trampling the cut plants as opposed to digging in. Either way, the result should be improved soil. And how sad that because of COVID-19 the Horticultural Society has Many green manures, such as caliente mustard seeds, can be left over been deprived of our biannual Flower Show where members would have winter and dug in over the Spring. On a cautionary note, if you practice been able to proudly show off their produce, a gentle air of satisfaction crop rotation then make sure that the green manure being used to permeating the air... improve your soil is not part of the same group of plants that you are planning to sow next time, for instance Caliente Mustard Seed is classed Gardeners are by nature a positive group and we will all be back next as a brassica, so should not precede your cabbages in order to minimise year with our packets of seeds hoping for a repeat performance. the risk of Club Root. Also, if you let them flower in the Spring/Summer and set seed you may have just added to your list of weeds to clear. Keep safe. keep gardening.

Types of Green Manure Jill Milton, Chairman These range from alfalfa to winter tares. The most popular are phacelia, rye grass, mustard seeds and winter field beans. Most seed companies have a limited supply, but traditionally they are best bought from country stores that supply smallholders and farmers with seeds, or buy on line. The price is a lot lower, but you have to buy larger quantities so perhaps share with a friend or neighbour. To sow the crop, just broadcast the seed on the surface and rake in and water if it does not rain over the next couple of days. It is well worth the small amount of trouble and expense to get a good workable vegetable bed in readiness for next season.

Martin Barnett

September Blog

This month the harvest is well and truly underway and, although not everything is safely gathered in, there are a few gaps appearing on the ______plot. This can create a problem because, left bare, the soil will quickly become covered in unwelcome weeds giving you another job to do. Warsash Horticultural Society Instead of weeding, why not consider sowing a green manure? There are various types of green manure all designed for different times of year and aimed at solving problems in your precious top layer. Once sown, So, we come to September, the month when gardeners will be reaping green manures quickly cover the area and prevent unwanted plants from the rewards for all their hard work: bunches of beautiful sweet peas and establishing and doing the same. They can be left to their own devices colourful dahlias; baskets full of different types of beans, tomatoes, until about three weeks before the bed is needed when they can be cut potatoes, etc – how satisfying! down and dug in to feed the soil and add much needed organic matter to the structure. Some people even advocate trampling the cut plants as And how sad that because of COVID-19 the Horticultural Society has opposed to digging in. Either way, the result should be improved soil. been deprived of our biannual Flower Show where members would have Many green manures, such as caliente mustard seeds, can be left over been able to proudly show off their produce, a gentle air of satisfaction winter and dug in over the Spring. On a cautionary note, if you practice permeating the air... crop rotation then make sure that the green manure being used to improve your soil is not part of the same group of plants that you are Gardeners are by nature a positive group and we will all be back next planning to sow next time, for instance Caliente Mustard Seed is classed year with our packets of seeds hoping for a repeat performance. as a brassica, so should not precede your cabbages in order to minimise the risk of Club Root. Also, if you let them flower in the Spring/Summer Keep safe. keep gardening. and set seed you may have just added to your list of weeds to clear.

Jill Milton, Chairman Types of Green Manure These range from alfalfa to winter tares. The most popular are phacelia, rye grass, mustard seeds and winter field beans. Most seed companies have a limited supply, but traditionally they are best bought from country stores that supply smallholders and farmers with seeds, or buy on line. The price is a lot lower, but you have to buy larger quantities so perhaps share with a friend or neighbour. To sow the crop, just broadcast the seed on the surface and rake in and water if it does not rain over the next couple of days. It is well worth the small amount of trouble and expense to get a good workable vegetable bed in readiness for next season.

Some Observations out of the Coronavirus Crisis…

‘When you wear a tight mask around your face, a hat, a face shield, a gown, two pairs of gloves, and something to protect your shoes, it is a totally different (nursing) thing; and, as nurses, you have to stay in that side room or unit for 12-and-a-half hours. It is really draining physically. You…can’t even go to the loo because your patients are terribly sick. They are on maximum (life support), so you can’t take your eyes off that monitor.’ – ITU nurse on the reality of nursing in PPE

‘The Covid-19 pandemic is traumatic not only because it threatens our existence… but it also threatens the cultural norms, frameworks and habits that we take for granted … leaving us socially isolated and … disorientated. It is no longer easy for us to say ‘…but life goes on’. – Canon Joanna Collicutt, clinical psychologist, Ripon College, Cuddesdon

‘History books will inevitably tell the story of a virus that swept the world in 2020. But it is up to us what that story will look like. Either… the story of a virus that … showed up the weakness, selfishness and frailty of people… or how people responded with their best, how the virus was a medical but not a social tragedy.’ – Canon Will Hughes, Vicar of Petersfield, Portsmouth Diocese

‘Churches need to proclaim a better vision for the economy after the pandemic. Our economy is underpinned by the flawed assumption that people find their fulfilment through individual consumption: the more you have, the better your life will be.’ – Simon Perfect, researcher for Theos

‘Those who have found God in digital church may want to keep God there rather than discover transforming participation in the Body of Christ…. We need to find creative new ways of combining physical gathering with the virtual.’ – Canon Mark Collinson, Principal of the School of Mission Winchester Diocese

‘I may make all things well, and I can make all things well, and I shall make all things well; and thou shalt see thyself that all manner of things shall be well.’ – Mother Julian of Norwich during the Black Death which had killed one third of the population of Norwich Parish Pump

Warsash Truth not Lies

“Jesus is Lord” Church I have just listened to a Podcast from the Kingdom Faith Church and on (Warsash United Reformed Church) the previous night watched a programme with the Comedian Jason Manford. Something said in both presentations has aligned together and I believe this is what I should focus on this month. Due to the Govt Restrictions on Coronavirus please note that all Church meetings are closed until further notice. Just as God is real, His Son Jesus is real and God’s Holy Spirit is real, there is another who is also real called the Devil. In the Bible the Devil is called ‘the Father of lies’ and telling lies is his native language – part of Weekly Events: his nature. He is looking for people who will listen to his lies and act upon them. His aim is to kill, or to steal or to destroy. His nature is contrary to the Truth which God proclaims, and which God has given us Sunday: 10:00 am Log in to the Kingdom Faith Podcast to read in his word, the Bible.

Wednesday: 8:00 pm Log in to the KFM Prayer meeting Right now there are people who are living in difficult and depressed (weekly) situations. Their situations may well be real – it could be problems with

relationships, marriages, or with work, or even the lack of it, or debts or Other Information: health issues. These are some examples of situations that the Devil uses to sow lies into our lives. Jason Manford listed a similar set of Our Church members pray for all requests submitted to them. situations to his audience in a closing talk he gave. But he reminded his audience that, whatever the circumstances you find yourself in, you are Send requests to [email protected] not a failure. There is always a way through. These are words of Truth.

Anyone needing help or assistance can send details to In the Church podcast, it was the thoughts that come to us which sug- [email protected] and we will do our best to assist. gest we are failures that are the lies that flow from our enemy the Devil. They are not to be trusted – no matter how compelling or fitting they

seem. God has also told us that we have been given His Authority over these lies. It is called the armour of God. (Ephesians Chapter 6). His word and his opinion of you are words of Truth that counter the lies. God loves you. Live a righteous life and you will be protected. Be a person of ______peace, confident in how the Lord affirms you and act accordingly. Be a person of Faith in God and you will be protected. When you respond to Prayer Corner him you will receive Salvation and this will be like a safety helmet. Read the Bible – called the Sword of Truth. In it you will find words of Truth God, with you is the fountain of life; that straighten out the lies of the enemy. in your light we see light. If you are not a faith person or have rejected God and you are experi- Psalm 36.9 encing doubts or depression, just ask God to silence the lies from the enemy. They will stop and show that God’s way is better. Solutions can then be found.

God bless from all at Warsash URC

Truth not Lies Warsash I have just listened to a Podcast from the Kingdom Faith Church and on “Jesus is Lord” Church the previous night watched a programme with the Comedian Jason (Warsash United Reformed Church) Manford. Something said in both presentations has aligned together and I believe this is what I should focus on this month.

Due to the Govt Restrictions on Coronavirus please note Just as God is real, His Son Jesus is real and God’s Holy Spirit is real, that all Church meetings are closed until further notice. there is another who is also real called the Devil. In the Bible the Devil is called ‘the Father of lies’ and telling lies is his native language – part of his nature. He is looking for people who will listen to his lies and act Weekly Events: upon them. His aim is to kill, or to steal or to destroy. His nature is contrary to the Truth which God proclaims, and which God has given us to read in his word, the Bible. Sunday: 10:00 am Log in to the Kingdom Faith Podcast

Right now there are people who are living in difficult and depressed Wednesday: 8:00 pm Log in to the KFM Prayer meeting (weekly) situations. Their situations may well be real – it could be problems with relationships, marriages, or with work, or even the lack of it, or debts or Other Information: health issues. These are some examples of situations that the Devil uses to sow lies into our lives. Jason Manford listed a similar set of situations to his audience in a closing talk he gave. But he reminded his Our Church members pray for all requests submitted to them. audience that, whatever the circumstances you find yourself in, you are not a failure. There is always a way through. These are words of Truth. Send requests to [email protected] In the Church podcast, it was the thoughts that come to us which sug- Anyone needing help or assistance can send details to gest we are failures that are the lies that flow from our enemy the Devil. [email protected] and we will do our best to assist. They are not to be trusted – no matter how compelling or fitting they

seem. God has also told us that we have been given His Authority over these lies. It is called the armour of God. (Ephesians Chapter 6). His word and his opinion of you are words of Truth that counter the lies. God loves you. Live a righteous life and you will be protected. Be a person of peace, confident in how the Lord affirms you and act accordingly. Be a ______person of Faith in God and you will be protected. When you respond to him you will receive Salvation and this will be like a safety helmet. Read Prayer Corner the Bible – called the Sword of Truth. In it you will find words of Truth that straighten out the lies of the enemy. God, with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. If you are not a faith person or have rejected God and you are experi- encing doubts or depression, just ask God to silence the lies from the Psalm 36.9 enemy. They will stop and show that God’s way is better. Solutions can then be found.

God bless from all at Warsash URC

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R Quality Local Domestic Decorative Service R Interior and Exterior R Paper Hanging R Clean and Reliable R Friendly Personal Service R Competitive Prices R Phone for Free Estimates and Advice ) 01489 575397 or 07929 484 194 Warsash Garden Landscapes Expert Advice …… Expert Knowledge …… Expert Workmanship I’ll visit your Garden, Plan, and create a beautiful, low maintenance area for you to relax and enjoy your plants and landscape.

Specialist in Design, Decking, Planting & Seating Areas, Phone Dan on 07957 835522 or email: [email protected]

Ladies Quality Fashions Outfits for every occasion including Mother of the Bride/Groom, Cruise and Evening Wear 7 Warsash Road, Warsash. SO31 9HW www.davinasladiesfashion.co.uk Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Tel: 01489 880900

Established for 30 years, we give our clients Peace of Mind so they can get on with their lives and businesses free from worry about tax, bookkeeping and accounting issues. We can help a wide range of clients from individuals and start-ups to larger or growing businesses, with services also covering charities, tax returns, solicitors and much more!

Plus, we are authorised to deal with Probate & Estate Administration. Get in touch today to book a free initial consultation where we can discuss your accounting or tax requirements and begin a long-lasting business relationship.

Call us today on: 01489 885772

Send us an email: [email protected] Take a look around our website: www.parryhancock.co.uk Webb House, 20 Bridge Road, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 7GE

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PW Services

Complete Bathroom Installations / Refurbishment Supply and fit or fit only General plumber

Call Pete on 07815091971- 01489579196

S. LINTON D E C O R A T I N G

Over 20 years experience No obligation quotes and advice given Good knowledge of the best methods and materials Work carried out in a clean a tidy manner Reliability assured, Fully insured

02380 230 588 [email protected]

Computer Problems Solved

A qualified & experienced Computer Engineer who can efficiently solve your home and business computer needs. For a friendly, no obligation quote call:

Chris Guénier: 01489 890738 or 07962 641796

[email protected] http://www.cps-ltd.org.uk Buy from your local manufacturer who has stood the test of time THE MOST TECHNICALLY (as do our windows). ADVANCED WINDOW SYSTEM

COMPUTER CONTROLLED MANUFACTURE WITH HAND BUILT FINISH

It’s comforting to know some things don’t change...

Still a family business. Still your local manufacturer and installer. Still sending quotes by email/post with no pressure selling. Still around to support our 10 year guarantee. Still traditional good manners and good service.

Established in 1989

SAJE UPVC

Brookfield Farm, Mislingford Road, Swanmore, Southampton SO32 2QE

Fax: 01329 835123

Email: [email protected] Online: www.sajeupvc.co.uk

Call us on: 01329 835836 Professional Electrical Services

ALL WORK APPROVED TO LATEST STANDARDS, AND complete appliance lights sockets vehicle FULLY INSURED re-wires instalation charging systems

• Free quotations • Consumer units • No job too small • Smoke alarms • Reliable & polite • Fault finding • Lighting • Vehicle charging • Power circuits systems

07847 565 421 [email protected] www.pckelectrical.co.uk

Do you know anyone who is lonely, isolated or just in need of a helping hand? Could they benefit from some help and companionship? In an ideal world we would all take the time to care for the older people around us. But the truth is, despite our best intentions, these people are often the first casualties of our busy lives.

Now there’s a way to ensure they no longer have to face days alone with just the TV for company.

Our carefully vetted, lovely Companions will visit them, taking the time to listen, fill their days with chat and activity and help with practical needs.

We help people remain independent by providing friendship and assistance at reasonable rates, which are far less than those of traditional Care companies, typically £16 per hour.

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Decking, Brick Walls, Driveways, Fencing, Patios, UPVC Windows, Doors etc. All Insurance Work Undertaken No Job Too Small Telephone Shaun on 07544 443294

Church Email Contacts

CONTACT US by email.. We have special email addresses of: - [email protected] goes to Mike & Nicky-Sue [email protected] goes to the office [email protected] goes to Nicky-Sue & Lorraine [email protected] goes to Antonia [email protected] goes to the office [email protected] goes to the office [email protected] goes to Nicky-Sue and Mo [email protected] goes to Liz Simpson [email protected] goes to the office [email protected] goes to Peter & Roger

Celebrating Parish Community What’s On in Warsash (01489) ______

Bright Horizons Warsash Day Nursery & Pre-School 0333 920 1688 Ballroom Dancing Classes all ages (Victory Hall) 07786 175188/ 07721 310410 Ballet Dancing Classes (Church Hall) 885246 Better Body Club incl. Aerobics/Pilates 07923 231806 Bridge Club 577271 Brownies 1 581102 Brownies 2 07717 324163 CommuniCare (Call Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm) 07002 456 689 Guides 583419 Keep Fit Classes 505644 Lockswood Bowls Club 583999 Lockswood Day Care Centre 578152 Over 60’s Club 07976 984766 Probus 582633 Rainbows 581102 Salterns Club 573391 Sea Scouts inc. Beavers, Cubs 07936 739214 Shuttles/Badminton Club 07801 254489 Slimming World 01329 516587 07969 866446 Solent Singers Ladies Choir 01489 573755 St. Mary's Church Hall Office (Mon-Fri 10am-12noon) 570846 Stay & Play Toddler Group/Messy Church 07786 023963 U3A 885283 Victory Hall (Office) 572913 Warsash Art Group 881093 Warsash Band 880337 Warsash Flower Club 574879 Warsash Forum 07876 061375 Warsash Heritage Centre 576932 Warsash Horticultural Society 574498 Warsash W.I. 575278 Warsash Local History Society 576932 Warsash Residents’ Association 583093 Warsash Sailing Club 583575 Warsash Tennis Club 07734 438146 Warsash Theatre Club 331076 Western Wards Allotment Association 576628

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