ELMTON WITH CRESWELL

PARISH MAGAZINE

As the flowers lift their faces to the sun May we lift our voices in praise And may we give thanks. (Tree of Life © Mary Fleeson 2017)

JULY 2017

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J. CLAY of Creswell

FUNERAL DIRECTORS EST. 1950

A Professional, Personal Service to the Bereaved

New Private Chapel of Rest

110 Elmton Road, Creswell Tel: 01909 721320

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ELMTON with CRESWELL THE BISHOP OF DERBY THE ARCHDEACON OF CHESTERFIELD he Rt. Revd Dr Alastair Redfern The Revd. Canon Tony Kaunhoven The Bishop’s House, 6 King Street, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4EU [email protected] Tel. 01629 814462 Tel. 01332 840132

PARISH DIRECTORY VICAR: Revd. Liz Kirby (REST DAY: Thursday) The New Rectory, 31 High Street, Whitwell, S80 4RE Tel: 01909 722378 E.mail: [email protected] LAY READER: Mrs Lynne Parker Tel: 01909 530994 WARDEN ST. PETER’S ELMTON Mr Richard Shacklock — 01909 721235 ST. MARY MAGDALENE’S Mr Dennis Smedley — 01909 721481 CRESWELL: Deputy Warden Mr Lewis Marriott — 01909 721564 - Creswell Mr Kevin Jones - Elmton

Parish Safeguarding Link(PSL): Mrs. Margaret Froggett – 01909 723342

Church website address ecwst.com

Magazine Editor John Kirby : email: [email protected]

BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS

If you would like to book a Wedding or Baptism at either Elmton or Creswell church; please come along to: St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Creswell between 6 –7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month: (Contact David Froggatt on 01909 723342)

Baptisms take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.00 noon. Many people book baptisms well in advance and dates do get booked up particularly in the Summer months, so please don’t arrange a Christening party before you have checked with us first.

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In the World and for the World

A few Sundays ago the Gospel reading was the passage in John’s gospel where Jesus prays on his last evening with the disciples before his crucifixion; and what Jesus says in this prayer is still as relevant to us today as it was to the disciples then.

Jesus begins by reminding the disciples that the world is a difficult place; which we know is just as true today as it was then: and because this is true for so many people today, it’s important that the church is a place where we never pretend otherwise; where we tell the truth, that life is both, beautiful and difficult; wonderful and painful.

Adverts often try and sell us the dream that if we just buy the right product, or wear the right clothes, or drive the right car; life will be marvellous; but Jesus didn’t hide the pain of his death from his disciples or us, he tells the truth: this world can be a hard place to live in. Jesus also reminds us that faith doesn’t provide an escape from life, but it can help and support us through life’s problems.

During his prayer, Jesus asks God not to take his followers out of the world, but to protect them in the world from the designs of evil. Sometimes I think, it might be easier, if Jesus would take us out of this world ... protect us from all problems! But instead Jesus asks God to support us through whatever happens. Jesus promises that whatever problems and struggles we face, we will never be alone, he will always be with us; and that’s a message which the world really needs to hear right now: that our God is a God who helps us to face life’s difficult times. 4

Finally in the Gospel passage; we read about the purpose Jesus gives for our lives; that purpose is to care for this world that God loves. The world often seems such a sad place BUT unbelievable as it seems, this struggling world is very much loved by God; and Jesus wants us to tell people about God’s love and care, and to celebrate when we see love and care and good works in action.

In all the horrible things which are happening in our country and in the world at the moment, there are also actions of selfless love and instances of people giving to those in need in many different ways which it’s humbling to hear about and which point to the Holy Spirit living presence.

By our words, and more importantly by our actions, we too can bring God’s love to everyone we meet and show that God has not deserted this world but is very much a loving part of it through the Spirit.

I wonder how God might use us in the month ahead to show God’s love to the world? Perhaps we could ask God to give us the opportunities, and the courage, to reach out to others in love and to show them that we have a God who never deserts us but walks with us on our journey through life.

With love and blessings Rev Liz

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FROM THE REGISTERS JUNE

Baptisms: None.

Weddings: Elmton: Adam David Mellor to Sam Hearnshaw

Funerals: Creswell :- George Henry Davies, Elmton :- Anthony Bellamy

SUNDAY READINGS FOR JULY

Sunday 2nd 1st Reading: Gen. 22. 1 - 14 2nd Reading: Rom. 6. 12 - end. Gospel Reading : Mat. 10. 40 - end.

Sunday 9th 1st Reading Gen. 24. 34 – 38, 42 – 49, 58 – end. 2nd Reading: : Rom. 7. 15 – 25a. Gospel : Reading: Matt. 11. 16 – 19, 25 - end.

Sunday 16th 1st Reading: Gen. 25. 19 - end. 2nd Reading: Rom. 8. 1 - 11. Gospel Reading: Matt. 11. 1 - 9, 18 – 23.

Sunday 23rd 1st Reading: Gen. 28. 10 - 19a 2nd Reading: Rom. 8. 12 – 25. Gospel Reading: Matt. 13. 24 – 30, 36 – 43..

Sunday 30th 1st Reading: Gen. 29. 15 - 28 2nd Reading: Rom. 8. 26 – end. Gospel Reading: Matt. 13. 31 – 33 , 44 – 52.

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SERVICES FOR JULY Sunday 2nd

Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Sunday School : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 5th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 9.30 am

Friday 7th Prayers at All Saints Steetley 1.00pm

Sunday 9th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 10.30 am Eucharist : All Saints Steetley (Open Air) 3.15 pm Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 12th Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 9.30 am Sunday 16th Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 19th

Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 9.30 am

Sunday 23rd Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 8.30 am Holy Communion : St. Lawrence Whitwell 10.30 am Eucharist : St. Peter’s Elmton - 6.00 pm Wednesday 26th

Holy Communion : St. Mary Magdalene Creswell 9.30 am

Sunday 30th Holy Communion : Joint Service at:-l St. Peter’s Elmton 10.30am.

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St Mary Magdalene 200 Club The 200 Club is in the Nineteenth Year and it is still profitable. The Weekly cash prizes is:- First Prize £30, Second Prize £20 Third Prize £10. Two Special Cash Draws At Christmas and at the Annual Summer Garden Fete will remain.(2 x £175) £350.00

We still have spare numbers; so please join up. St Mary Magdalene is a beautiful church and needs your support. The Church is an asset for the whole community. Not only is it used for the regular Sunday and Wednesday Worship, but also by the Community for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, special commemorative services, The Wednesday Coffee Morning, The Creswell Breakfast Club, Christmas Services....(and more)

Your contribution helps to keep it maintained.

We get no Government help in maintaining our church.

The sole source of income is from the congregation’s regular giving on Sundays, fund raising events and programs. (such as the 200 club)

If you know of anyone who may like to join please contact one of our collectors for Information. Michele Ellis, Pauline Orwin, Helle Woodcock, Marlene Frost Dennis Smedley, Janet Staniforth and of course Lewis.

Parochial Church Council

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Creswell Sunday School The first Sunday of every month at 10.30am in CRESWELL CHURCH (3rd Sunday Family Service in Church)

Why not come and join us as we learn about the Christian Faith through stories, games and crafts.

For more information contact Margaret Froggatt 01909 723342

On May 16th Gwen and I went to Matlock for the Annual MU. On a wet May 17th 21 of us went on a river cruise at Nottingham. The food was good and the we all enjoyed the meal, the weather did not smile on us. The June meeting was enjoyed by all with Anjz Bibi as our speaker giving a talk on cake decoration from Fondent. The next meeting is on Tuesday 4th. Rita Turner .

Summer Fayre

Elmton – Creswell Summer Fayre at St Mary Magdalene Church 10.30am 10 12.00midday on 15th July. Do come and join us – craft Stalls, refreshments and more.

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BBQ - Saturday 8th July

Joint Parish BBQ at the Rectory – 5pm start. Sit back enjoy the occasion over a drink and meal in our garden.

Whitwell Well Dressing

July 8th to the 15th.

Creswell Breakfast Club.

The Breakfast Club will run this summer holiday on weekdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm starting on 24th July and will run for 6 weeks. We need volunteers to help with food preparation, serving, washing up and more. Please see forms at the back of the church if you would like to help.

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Local History Corner

Creswell District Nurse's Retirement 1935 At the end of October 1935, a presentation was made in the Drill Hall, Creswell, to Miss Langbridge on her retirement as district nurse in the parish for the last 15 years. She was presented with an inscribed gold wristlet watch and an evening bag containing £30 10s. Mrs. Henton, wife of the colliery manager, presided and said that over 800 persons had subscribed to the presentation and this showed that she occupied a very warm place in the hearts of the people of Creswell. She commented that the life of a district nurse was not easy and was one of service throughout and needed courage and patience. Amid laughter she said that Nurse Langbridge had pushed along on her old bike in all weathers and smiled through it all. People would be pleased to hear that she was not leaving them but staying on in Creswell. Mrs.Turner of Elmton made the presentation saying, "May the watch never stop ticking and the bag never be empty". Mr.Luther Henton JP added his tribute and said it was only fair to say it was the Duke and Duchess of Portland who had conceived the idea of a district nurse 40 years ago and that they gave £90 per year to the nursing fund. The Bolsover Colliery Company gave £50 per year. He felt sure that the people of Creswell appreciated the help of their Graces very much indeed and that also of the Colliery Company. The responsibility for administering this fund fell to the Vicar, The Rev. C.Smith and his wife. in response to the latter's speech , he reminded Mr. Henton that he had forgotten to mention that about four years ago the workmen at the colliery had subscribed £40 and since

11 then had collected £25 or more each year for the nursing fund. The Church Glee Party entertained the guests and the National Anthem brought the evening to a close.

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SOLUTION ON PAGE 17

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Elmton Festival The weekend of 23rd, 24th and 25th saw the Elmton Well Dressing and Open Gardens. A thoroughly enjoyable two days, which began with the blessing of the wells on Friday evening.

Saturday and Sunday saw over 300 visitors to the gardens and to the School Rooms for Cream Tea.

It was a real community effort a privilege to be involved.

The theme for the well dressing was ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’. His was Janet Barbers favourite hymn and we remembered Janet at the blessing of the wells.

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Crossword Clues

Accross Down 1 ‘The people were — at his Down teaching’ (Mark 1:22) (6) 1 To make a serious request 4 ‘He saved —; let him save (1 Corinthians 1:10) (6) himself’ (Luke 23:35) (6) 2 Launches an assault 8 He addressed the crowd in against (Genesis 32:8) (7) Jerusalem on the day of 3 ‘The wicked man — Pentecost (Acts 2:14) (5) deceptive wages’ (Proverbs 9 Father of James and John 11:18) (5) (Matthew 4:21) (7) 5 Tuba ale (anag.) (7) 10 One who charges another 6 ‘The day thou gavest, Lord, with an offence (Job 31:35) (7) is — ’ (5) 11 ‘ — thy ministers with 7 Old Testament measure of righteousness’ (Book of weight, equivalent to about 12 Common Prayer) (5) grammes (Exodus 30:13) (6) 12 and 15 Down ‘All — is God- 9 Where Elijah restored life to breathed and is — for teaching, the son of a widow with whom rebuking, correcting and training he lodged (1 Kings 17:10) (9) in righteousness’ (2 Timothy 13 Paul said of whatever was 3:16) (9,6) to his profit, ‘I consider them 17 ‘No — of the field had yet — , that I may gain Christ and appeared on the earth and no be found in him’ (Philippians plant of the field had yet sprung 3:8) (7) up’ (Genesis 2:5) (5) 14 City visited by Paul, 19 Made to feel embarrassed described by the city clerk as (Isaiah 24:23) (7) ‘the guardian of the temple of

21 This man built his house on the great Artemis’ (Acts sand (Matthew 7:26) (7) 19:35) (7) 22 David’s hypocritical message 15 See 12 Across to Joab on the death in battle of 16 Rioted (anag.) (6) Uriah: ‘Don’t let this — you’ (2 18 She had a surprise when Samuel 11:25) (5) she answered the door and 23 Detest (Job 10:1) (6) found 8 Across outside (Acts 24 ‘God made two great lights, 12:13) (5) the greater light to govern the 20 Maltreat (1 Chronicles day and the — light to govern 10:4) (5) the night’ (Genesis 1:16) (6

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Crossword answers on page 17

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Recipe for the Month

Raisin and bitter chocolate mud cake

Ingredients

100g Fairtrade raisins. 100ml boiling hot strong Fairtrade coffee. 250g unsalted butter. 300g Fairtrade soft dark brown sugar. 250g Fairtrade 70% dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces. 6 Large free range egg yokes. 6 large free range egg whites. 1 tsp sea salt. Bitter Chocolate powder for dusting.

Method Line a 20cm springform cake tin and set aside. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Pour the boiling hot coffee over the raisins. Set aside for 20 minutes to become plump. Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate. Whisk to melt. Stir in the soaked raisins and coffee. Set aside to cool whilst whisking the egg whites. Whip the egg whites till aerated and forming soft peaks, then add the sea salt. Whisk the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mix and fold the egg whites into the chocolate mix. 16

Transfer the mix to the prepared cake tin and bake for 25 minutes. The cake will soufflé. However once cooled it will sink and become fudgy. Leave to cool till completely cold. Overnight is best. Remove the cake from the mould, and heavily dust the cake with cocoa powder. Serve with either crème fraîche or pouring cream.

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Bible sketchbook

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Events from the past that occurred during the month of July. 1st. Explosion kills 134 at a shell filling factory Chillwell Notts 1918. 2nd. Del Shannon at No 1 in the charts with "Runawy" 1961. 3rd. Roy Rogers horse "Trigger" dies at the age of 25 1965. 4th. Rudolph Valetino & Jean Acker divorce after 6hrs of marriage 1923. 6th. 3 IRA suspects shot dead in Gibraltar by the SAS 1988. 7th. Actor Sylvester Stallone born this day 71yrs old 1946. 8th. Train robber Ronnie Biggs escapes from Wandsworth prison 1965. 9th. Historic York Minster is engulfed in flames 1984 11th. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcies dies 78yrs 2000. 13th. Parliament passes law banning sale of alcohol to under 18’s 1923. 14th. Birth of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst 1858. 16th. JF Kennedy jnr. killed in plane crash aged 38yrs 1999. 17th. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat(56) weds Suah Tawil (27)1990. 18th. Cenotaph, commemorating war dead unveiled London 1920. 19th. Last day of 1st class cricket played by Ian Botham 1993. 20th. Rory Mclroy wins the British Open at royal Liverpool 2014. 21st. Singer Paloma Faith's birthday 36yrs born 1981 23rd. Local defence volunteers change name to"The Home Guard " 1940. 25th. Worlds 1st test tube baby born 1978. 26th. Labour's clement attlee becomes pm after election victory 1945. 29th. Walt Disney’s "Steamboat Willie" is released 1928. 30th. "A Hard Days Night" by the Beatles tops the charts 1964. sent in by Kevin Jones. 19

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ELMTON CRESWELL SCHOOL ROOMS CHURCH HALL FOR HIRE FOR HIRE

£6.00 per hour (a nominal charge for heating £8.00 per hour

may be made in winder) Contact: Contact: Richard Shacklock 01909 724442 01909 721235

26 Elmton Road Creswell Worksop Notts. S80 4ES

Tel. 01909 723 931

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS TEST & INSPECTION ENGINEERS

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING

ELECTRICAL SAFETY CONSULTANTS

FIRE ALARM & INTRUDER ALARM

SERVICING

TEL: 01909 723931

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CRESWELL To advertise in our Magazine please contact John Kirby on:- FISH BAR

01909 722378 or

" [email protected]. Proprietor: Andrew Sergiou Cost per year are: Kebabs a speciality Full page £100.00 ½ page £ 50.00 70 Elmton Road, Creswell ¼ page £ 25.00 1/6 size £ 17.00 Tel: 01909 721356

102 Elmton Road Creswell Worksop Nott’s S80 4BT Tel. 01909 723973 Proprietor: Mrs Rita Turner

A family run business We offer a good range of Household Cleaning Product’s, Garden Compost D.I.Y Equipment, Pet Food & Bedding

We also deliver free of charge to over 60’s in Creswell: delivery to surrounding areas will be charged at a rate to be arranged 22

LIMESTONE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND VISITOR CENTRE

Open: Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday 9am to 12noon  Memory Lane Café food and refreshments at reasonable prices  Heritage Centre: Mining Display by the Elmton with Creswell Local History Group and the War Years  2 Community Computers with internet  ‘Making Ends Meet/ Get your Finances in Shape’- we can direct you to someone who can give you support  Intergenerational Training in basic IT /on line communications funded by Big Local. Anyone ‘over School leaving age’ can join this training course. There is no upper age limit for this course which is on Wednesdays from 3.30p.m to 6p.m: Book in now.  Advisory services every Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm in Room 6,  Recycling in Charity shops (upstairs and downstairs at Limestone House)  Training through Volunteering or Work experience in Retail, Office Admin and Cafe.  Music Club on Mondays: music presentations 10.30 to 12 noon (Room 7/8) & Coaching Brass Instrument players/ Drums on Sundays 10.30 a.m to 1 p.m. Some Brass Instruments are now available if you wish to learn (cornets, tenor horn and trombone)  Luncheon Clubs on Mondays and Fridays from 12.15p.m. Transport available.  Genealogy Club: Thursday mornings 10a.m to 12noon… Research your Family Tree  Job Club: “Drop in”: every Tuesday 1.30 to 3.00 p.m  Room Hire ideal for Breakfast meetings at £8 an hour. Evenings Room hire is also available. Contact us to book a room  Connect Creswell: Crafts and various activities, (Book in at Limestone House)  Fundraising activities: 100+ Club, Raffles. Concerts with light refreshments: Tea time Brass Band ‘Proms’ concert on Sunday, 30/10/16 in the Creswell Social Centre  Book a Lunch for your Group: One week’s notice required.  Christmas dinner for your Group: book as soon as possible www.limestonehousecreswell,com/ We are on Facebook/ We do have a lift Elmton and Creswell Village Company, Charity number: 1128286 E mail: [email protected] Contact Number 01909 724061

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St Peters Church Elmton

Beecroft Memorials

Sculptors Stone Mason

Quality Carving Of All Stone, Marble & Granite

Inscriptions & renovations

SHOWROOM 6A Elmton Road, Creswell Service times:

Mon—Fri 9.30am—5pm 6.00pm every Sunday except when Sat 9 am—12.30pm there is a 5th Sunday of month.

Tel. 01909 723780 Mob. 07970 460193

Fax 01909 726602

AF SERVICING

Mansfield Road, Creswell, S80 4AF

FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS

Friendly and Reliable

SERVICING—MOT REPAIRS

CLUTCHES—TIMING BELTS—CODE READING TYRES—BRAKES

[email protected] 01909 723761

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St Mary Magdalene Church TAKE 2 Creswell UNISEX

HAIR SALON

Friendly Atmosphere

all welcome

Duke Street, Service Times: nd th Creswell 2 and 4 Sunday each

month at 8.30am. 1 st and 3rd Sunday at 10.30am Tel. 01909 721755 2nd and 4th Wednesday of

each month at 9.30am CLOSED MONDAYS

The Black Diamond

Karen and Richard welcome new and old customers into the newly refurbished Black Diamond.

Cask ales, Sky & BT Sports, Community events!

Available for Christenings, weddings, funerals etc.

Competitive rates for catering and disco.

Raising the community spirit by supporting

local people through sport and charities.

Tel: 01909 808545

Facebook: The Black Diamond in Creswell

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MIDLAND GARAGE

Sheffield Rd. Creswell, S80 4HG Tel: 01909 721214

Affordable rates & friendly service Call today for prices & to book

Midland Garage is a well established garage that has built up an enviable reputation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.

brakes & clutches brake discs skimmed in situ car air conditioning serviced car alarm fitting car batteries 3year warranty car brakes specialist All electrical systems tested & repaired car servicing car engine tuning & conversion car puncture repairs engine diagnostics exhaust systems mot testing with free retest oil change steering adjustment tyre fitting tyre repairs vehicle inspection vehicle tracking wheel alignment wheel balancing wheel repairs Suspension repairs

No job to big or too small Free estimates

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St Mary Magdalene Church

Creswell Wednesday Coffee

Mornings

10.00am - 11.00am

Come and meet old friends, and make new ones! On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month

(all proceeds to church funds)

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