St James the Great Wrightington with Heskin

PARISH MAGAZINE

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 1 Useful Numbers

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CHURCHWARDENS Anne Sharples 01257 424105 07900633905 email [email protected] Geoff Barlow 01257 452186 07796169671 email [email protected]

VERGER ASST. VERGER Syd Johnson 01257 450310 PCC SECRETARY Sue Crawford 01257 453171 ORGANIST Mike Wellby 01695 724358 HALL BOOKINGS Sue Crawford 01257 453171 Anne Sharples SUNDAY SCHOOL Rachael Baron 07921 854810 ST. JAMES PLAYERS Roger Rowlandson 07703 529393 MOTHERS’ UNION Marie Taylor 01257 424919 GIFT AID Colin Moulton 01257 453073 STEWARDSHIP Margaret Morris 01257 452569 RAINBOWS Sarah O’Neill 07480 350850 BAPTISM SECRETARY Marie Taylor 01257 424919 HESKIN SCHOOL Jayne Carrier 01257 451365 SAFE FROM HARM Sue Crawford 01257 453171 Material for inclusion in the magazine should be emailed to Sue Crawford at: [email protected] by the 16th of the month to ensure inclusion in the next month’s issue. For Hall Bookings telephone either Anne Sharples (01257 424105) or Sue Crawford (01257 453171) COVER SHOT: Harvest at St James

2 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN Churchwarden’s Notes Dear Friends, I hope you have all enjoyed the Summer sunshine and holidays, at home or away. I’m sure you have all heard the good news by now!! We have appointed a new Vicar !!! He will be half-time, living in the Vicarage, he is married with a grown-up family, he is moving from All Saint’s Anchorsholme, Cleveleys. His name is….wait for it….. Revd Stefan Dnistrianskyj, and his wife is Ann. To pronounce their name say Denis-tree- ann-ski. He will be Instituted by the Bishop of Blackburn(Julian), and Inducted by the Archdeacon of Blackburn(Mark) on Wednesday the 31st October 2018 at 7.30pm at St James’ Church Wrightington with Heskin, followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Revd Stef’s first services will be on Sunday 4th November. All Parishioners are welcome to attend these services. There are still many jobs, especially now we will be having lots of visitors for the Induction service, we would like to make a good impression and have everything looking ship-shape. If you can help with anything, sweeping leaves, mowing, strimming, cleaning inside the church, cleaning brasses. Any day or evening, if you can help, contact one of the wardens or Sue Wild. During the Summer a few of our congregation have been busy, moving the church oil tank, clearing the gravediggers area, emptying the two cabins from the back of the hall, and moving them to new positions. Skimming the weeds from the surrounds of the car park and replacing with road planings, which has now extended the car park. We are at present waiting for prices for the lining of the car park, also the draining of the field. For all this Summer labour I have to give a big Thank You, to Alan Carr for his labours and the use of his machines, we are most grateful, but not forgetting his loyal helpers, Sue and Gerry, assisted by the wardens, and even little Zac was handy with the rake. Please keep supporting our fundraising, to help to pay for our Church improvements. Our next event is our Harvest Dance, the date has been changed to Saturday 20th October, in the form of a 60’s/70’s night, starting with Hot Pot supper at 7pm. Tickets £8. Then of course our Annual bonfire on Monday 5th November, then the Murder Mystery evenings, and the Christmas Fair, see details elsewhere in the magazine. We have again taken the liberty of enclosing 2 books of tickets for our Grand Christmas Draw, which will be drawn at the Christmas Fair on Saturday 17th November. If you wish to help us by supporting this, please return your counterfoils and payment to church or to the Vicarage before the 17th November. Thank you and God Bless Anne and Geoff 3 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN Mothers’ Union

Well, here we are again. I hope you all had a lovely summer break. Our meeting in September was a free and easy affair including our usual Bring & Buy Sale, which raised approximately £45.00. We started with our short service followed by a chat, a drink and a quiz as there were quite a few members missing because of holidays etc. We have been invited to join Shevington Mother’s Union for their 70th Birthday Service on Wednesday 10th October at 1.30pm. I need names of those wanting to go by the end of September. The October meeting starts with the Annual Wave of Prayer Service. We then have Mr & Mrs Oliver giving their talk on Guide Dogs for the Blind. Also October sees the arrival of our new Vicar. His Institution and Induction takes place on Wednesday 31st October and his first service will be on Sunday 4th November. I hope all Mother’s Union members will be there for at least one of these services to welcome him to our Parish. In November we welcome the return of Heather Cameron who will tell us about the work of the Chorley Street Pastors. Some of you will remember Heather for her talk about Malawi; some of you still donate items to the Torch Trust Collections to send to Malawi. God Bless Marie

Rainbows Rainbows started back on 12th September after a long summer break. We have lots of things planned for this term leading up to Christmas. We will be making firework pictures and celebrating Diwali. We have a new girl who will be making her promise and a few who will leave us at the end of this term as they will be ready for Brownies. We do have spaces if you know of anyone aged 5 or 6 who would like to join our unit. Our term dates are 12th September to 17th October and 7th November to 12th December Sarah

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 4 WRIGHTINGTON ART GROUP Welcome you to our

ArExhibitiont +Crafts at St James the Great Church Hall, Church Lane, Wrightington WN6 9SL SATURDAY 10th NOVEMBER & SUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2018 10am - 4pm

Original paintings and crafts by local artists offered for sale An ideal present for Christmas

REFRESHMENTS £1.00 FREE ADMISSION INCLUDES: HOME BAKED CAKES - TEA OR COFFEE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JOSEPHINE EDGE TEL: 01257 792822

Cathy’s Cancer Research Stall to be hed in the Church Hall on Saturday 6th October from 12-3pm Sun 21st Oct from 9:45am -10:15, then after the 10:30 service Sun 18th Nov from 9:45am - 10:15 then after the 10:30 service Items for sale will include reduced priced packs of seasonal cards and new gifts. Please come for a browse and find a bargain.

5 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN From our Remembrance Book for October In Loving Memory of

1st Mary Norris 1st Janie Halliwell 3rd James Chadwick 4th Walter Richardson 4th Edith Emily Blades 4th David Woodman 8th Ena Mitchell 8th Gemma Douglas 12th Margaret Somers 13th Frank Bennett 13th Joe Stringfellow 14th Ellen Ormesher 14th Dorothy Percival 15th William Andrews 15th Elsie Barton 16th Heather Sutton 19th Robert Gill 20th Albert Christie 20th Elizabeth Norris 20th Joseph Johnson 20th James Houghton 22nd Cyril Dunsby 28th Ethel Green 28th Dorothy O’Rourke If you would like a name added to the 30th Annie Dean Remembrance Book, please contact the Vicar or Churchwarden

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 6 From our Remembrance Book for November In Loving Memory of 2nd Thomas Macdonald 6th Mary Ann Jackson 8th Marion Abram 14th Doreen Jackson 16th Derek Herterich 17th Susanna Halsall 17th Brenda Manchester 18th Eric Ingham 18th Harry Abram 19th James Walsh 21st Michael Hunter 20th Marion Abram 22nd Clifford Cook 23rd Bill Rofe 24th Jack Tate 25th Margaret Kershaw 25th Claire Hodgson 26th James Gaskell 27th Tom Chapman 28th Abigail Sharrock 28th Helen McCrone 28th William Dean 29th Elizabeth Ashurst 29th Michael Wilding If you would like a name added to the 29th Joseph Mather Remembrance Book, please contact the 30th Margaret Lowe Vicar or Churchwarden 30th Ann Watson

7 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN From the Registers

Holy Baptism We welcome you into the Lord’s Family 9th Sept Sophia Rose Wilkinson Holy Matrimony “Those whom God hath joined together” 28th July Thomas Clarke and Sara Glover 4th August Adam Lingard and Edith Rhead

We would like to say a huge thank you to you all at St James Church for coming to share our birthday celebration on 5 August We all had a lovely time and the weather was glorious Thank you to you all for your generosity . As a result of your kind donations we raised £1000 for the Anthony Nolan charity which was so crucial in finding a bone marrow donor for our grandson Jackson . They saved his life and your generous donations will be able to save many more . We are very touched God bless, Audrey and Eric France

Acknowledgements The PCC would like to thank all those who have kindly made donations to St James Church.

£102.30 Donations at the Marriage of Tom & Sara £205.80 Donations at the Marriage of Adam & Edith £ 97.54 Donations at the Baptism of Sophia Rose £ 55.00 Donation from the sale of book of Poems by Eunice Berry, from Sheila Grime

Omission from previous Acknowledgements – with apologies The PCC would like to thank the family of the late Alice Marion Tattersall, for the Bequest from her Estate, of a very generous £5,000.

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 8 UPCOMING EVENTS

You are invited to a Harvest Dance with SOUNDS RETRO LIVE MUSIC IN THE CHURCH HALL UPCOMING EVENTS on Saturday 21st October Beginning with a home made hot pot supper at 7pm Tickets £10 IncludingYou supper are bringinvited your to owna drinks and glasses Tickets available from church or by Telephoning 01257 424105 Harvest Dance with SOUNDS60's/70's RETRO NIGHT LIVE MUSIC Children’sIN THE (forFancy CHURCH under 12’s) Dress HALL Disco Friday 27th October in The Church hall Johnon BowdlerSaturday – o 20thrganist21st October entertains Beginning withfrom a home 6pm made to hot8.30pm pot supper at 7pm Friday 10th November in Church at 7.00pm TicketsTickets £10 £8 Including supperTickets bring £3your own drinks and glasses Born Ticketsand educated available in Wigan, from Lancashire, church or Blackpool by Telephoning Tower organist 01257 424105John Bowdler Ticketshas from been Church playing orthe by organ telephoning since the 01257age of 8.424105 He has been one of the team of resident organists at the famous Tower Ballroom since 1987, a position he took up at the age of 16 straight from school. In additionGrand to his commitments Bonfire at The Tower,and John Fireworks also travels the length and breadthSaturday of the 4th country November every year gates covering open thousands at 6pm of fire miles lit undertaking at 6.30 concertsChildren’s forMonday organ societies 5th November(for Fancyand undersocial groups 12’s) gates Dress as openwell as 6pm playingDisco for dance events.Bonfire He alsoFridayLit makesat 27th5.45pm severalFollowed October appearancesfollowed by Fireworksin The atby organ FireworksChurch festivals h acrossallat 7.00pm. the UK. All thetickets traditionalfrom £8 including 6pmattractions to 8.30pm r andefreshments Refreshments For furtherAdmission information Adults or ticket£3Tickets | Accompanied details, £3 please telephone children 01257 FREE 424105

Tickets fromCOME Church AND or MEET by telephoning SANTA at the 01257 424105 8 ST JAMES THE GREATChristmas WRIGHTINGTON Fair WITH HESKIN with GrandG RAND Bonfire C HRISTMAS and Fireworks DRAW " 1SaturdaySaturdaySaturday 4th 17th18th November NovemberNovember gates at 1.30pm open at in 6pm the Churchfire lit hatall 6.30 We need your help to Followedprovide the by usual Fireworks Stalls Homemade cakes, Tombola items, toys, books, Bathroom & toiletry items. Chocolates and sweets for All the traditionalprizes for attractions the Childrens and games. Refreshments Admission Adults £3 | Accompanied children FREE Please bring your contributions to Church or bring to the Church Hall on the morning of the Fair. Thank you. Order or buy your Christmas Grave pots at the Fair 8 ST JAMESReminder: THE Please GREAT return WRIGHTINGTON your Draw Ticket WITH counterfoils HESKIN and money before the 18th17th November. The Draw will take place in the hall at 3.30pm.the end ofThank the Fairyou for Thanksupporting you for supporting our Fundraising. our Fundraising

9 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN ECCLESTON BRASS BAND christmas concert in church Friday 1st December at 7.30pm Tickets £8 including refreshments Tickets available in Church or by telephoning 01257 424105

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE 9 36 Club July 2018 Place No Name Prize 1st 55 Linda Ball £50 2nd 6 Elizabeth & Emily £40 Clementson 3rd 21 Ken Mather £30 4th 3 Mike Wellby £20 4th 70 Gwen Ratcliffe £20 36 Club August 2018 Place No Name Prize 1st 61 Edith Wilde £50 2nd 5 Eileen Sharples £40 3rd 71 Jim Rimmer £30 4th 74 Teri Rowlandson £20 5th 86 Joan Crompton £20

The Family Purse

Date Stewardship Gift Aid S/Orders Loose Plate

1 July £291.00 £118.77 £61.93 8 July £288.00 £170.00 £75.50 15 July £57.00 £20.00 evening service only .50 22 July £393.50 £129.50 £51.55 29 July £265.50 £ 72.00 £869.50 £28.90 5 Aug £502.90 £127.00 £66.69 12 Aug £258.00 £ 60.50 £36.00 19 Aug £168.50 £ 49.72 £37.00 26 Aug £313.00 £ 39.60 £717.00 £36.60

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 10 Heskin Pemberton C of E School Hello from everyone at Heskin Pemberton’s School, I hope you’ve all had a peaceful, enjoyable and relaxing summer. Our children have been excitedly telling me all about their lovely adventures during the holidays. One child, Roddy, even travelled all the way to Russia to take part in The Siberian Ice Race. He not only took part in this challenging event but he also raised almost £600 for our school while he was out there. An amazing achieve- ment and a very kind gesture. Well done, Roddy. Roddy is the one on the left! At the end of July, we waved a tearful farewell to our Year 6 children who have now moved on to their various high schools. We’ve already had many reports about how well they’ve settled in, how they’ve made new friends and how they’re missing Heskin. We wish them the very best of luck in this new and exciting chapter in their lives. At the start of September, we were joined by sixteen new Reception children and two new members of Year 3. All of the children have made a great start to their time at their new school. Our older children are doing a fantastic job of making sure the pupils are looked after and feel at home at Heskin Pemberton’s. The new school year is always a busy time and we have got lots of exciting events to look forward to. We are particularly eager to meet our new vicar, Reverend Stefan Dnistrianskyj. We look forward to working closely with Rev Stef as he settles into his role at St. James the Great. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the fun and enjoyment we all share at Heskin Pemberton’s and please feel free to visit our website if you would like to know more about our school. www.heskinpembertons.co.uk

Best Wishes, Alan Brindle, Head Teacher

JOY – LOVE – RESPECT – CREATIVITY – FORGIVENESS PERSEVERANCE - THANKFULNESS

11 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN Sunday School As Sunday school has been closed since early July I asked a few of the children to write what they had been up to over summer as it makes more fun reading! Isabel Dyson (10)- Over the summer holidays I have been to Florence and Sicily on holiday and seen the leaning tower of Pisa and the Florence cathedral. I saw a lot of restaurants and ice cream parlours at night. Our hotel had a swimming pool on the top of the roof! It was amazing and it lit up at night. The best thing about the summer was playing with all my friends. One girl was from America, Alice and I loved playing with her in the sea and we could see lots of fishes. We then went back to the pool playing catch but my head was going under as the pool was deep! My other friend was called Ellie and she was my best friend ever! The funniest thing on holiday was I had a spinny thing, at night the men were selling them and throwing them up in the air. I got it as it lit up and back at the hotel I threw it up at the disco and it went down a drain! So a man working late had to get it out, it smelled though! This month I am looking forward to the new vicar starting and coming back to Sunday school because I want to have fun and enjoy it. Later on in the month I am looking forward to Harvest as we can decorate the shoeboxes because someone old is having it. Thomas Ormesher 6- Over summer I have been to Tenerife and Anglesey. I have tried mussels – yuk! I have also been trying to do a side flip on my trampoline. I have been learning gate practice ant BMX and playing with my school friends. The best bit of the summer was my holiday to Tenerife, my first time abroad and I enjoyed the waterparks and taking off on an aeroplane. The funniest thing on holiday was Dad coming down the waterslide superfast but ended up hurting himself! This month I am looking forward to taking the family bible into school for show and tell time along with my holiday photos. I have a kararte competition and lots of football matches too. I am so proud to be chosen for school councillor for my class. Freddie Waring- 6- Over the summer holidays I have been doing lots of lovely things. I like playing on the farm and playing with my sister Molly. The best thing was playing with Molly and our family trip to Blackpool pleasure beach. The funniest thing was when Molly climbed into the wheelbarrow in our garden. It is my sister’s birthday soon, I am looking forward to that. Lloyd Evans- 6- Over the summer holidays we went to the North Yorkshire moors on holiday. The best thing was finding fossils on Robin Hood Bay.

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 12 Sunday School Continued…… The funniest things was Mabel wearing Bridget’s wellies! I am looking forward to seeing all my friends again this month. Poppy & Scarlett Holding (4 & 3)- Over the holidays we have been walking our puppy in the woods and went camping in a shepherds hut for Dad’s birthday! We found lots of bugs and explored! The best thing was going to Blackpool Circus and seeing the clowns, Mooky and Mr Boo! They were very funny and made us all laugh! The funniest thing was the clowns at the circus and the invisible dog. The dog wee’d on Mr Boo! Next month Scarlett is excited to get her dance show costumes and Poppy starts French club. Thank you to all the children for the super effort and time in writing the above! Sunday school is back as from today and we are working hard on our autumn window display and practising our song to sing in the service. It is lovely to see new faces. All ages 0-12years are most welcome and as ever thank you to all the helpers who support our many pre-schoolers. Rachael x Rachael x

13 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN Diary October 3 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm Rainbows 7.30pm PRAYER BOOK COMMUNION 4 Thurs 4.00pm meet at Hall to sort Costumes from under stage 5 Fri all day from 10am Sort Costumes 6 Sat 12.00 to 3.00 Grand Sale of Costumes 7 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion with Sunday School

9 Tues 7.30am Mother’s Union Wave of Prayer Followed by Guide Dogs for the Blind 10 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm No Rainbows 14 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am NEW Family Service - No Communion 12 noon Holy Baptism Isla Olivia Politt

16 Tues 7.00pm PCC Meeing 17 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm Rainbows

19 Fri 3.30pm Heskin School closes for Half term 20 Sat 7.00pm Starting with Hot Pot Supper Harvest Dance - note change of date 60’s/70’s night with Hot Pot Supper £8.00 adults or £20 family ticket 21 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion – no Sunday School 12.00 noon 36 Club Draw 12.30pm Holy Baptism of John James Banks

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 18 ISSUE 14 24 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm No Rainbows

27 Sat CLOCKS GO BACK ONE HOUR 28 LAST SUNDAY OF TRINITY 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion no Sunday School 30 Tues 9.00am Heskin School re-opens after half term 31 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm No Rainbows

7.30pm INSTITUTION AND INDUCTION OF REVD stefan dnistrianskyj as vicar OF wrightington with heskin st. james (refreshments will be served in the hall following) November 4 FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT first service of rev. STEFAN dnistrianskyj 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion no Sunday School (refreshments will be served in the hall to allow everyone to meet our New Vicar)

5 Mon 6.00pm BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS 7 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm Rainbows 7.30pm Prayer Book Communion

10/11 ALL DAY ART EXHIBITION IN CHURCH HALL 11 THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT- REMEMBRANCE 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Remembrance Service incl. Laying of wreaths. No Sunday School

15 ST JAMES THE GREAT WRIGHTINGTON WITH HESKIN 13 Tues 7.30pm Mother’s Union Heather Cameron Chorley Street Pastors

14 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm Rainbows

17 Sat 1.30pm CHRISTMAS FAIR at Church Hall 18 SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion with Sunday School 12.00pm 36 Club Draw

20 Tues 7.00pm PCC Meeting 21 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group 5.00pm Rainbows 21/23/24 7.30pm MURDER MYSTERY PLAY in Church Hall £10 including Hot Pot Supper 25 LAST SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT - CHRIST THE KING 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion with Sunday School

28 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group Fundraising Events for 2018 5.00pm Rainbows

Sept 21st Sat Red Admirals Brass Band in Church December Oct 13th Sat Harvest Dance 2 ADVENT SUNDAY Nov 5th Mon Bonfire and Fireworks – gates open 6pm 9.00am Holy Communion th Nov 17 Sat Christmas Fair 10.30am Parish Communion with Sunday School New Dates for the Murder Mystery Evenings 5 Wed 10.30am Play & Praise Parent & Toddler Group Wednesday 21st, Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th November 5.00pm Rainbows 7.30pm Prayer Book Communion Please put these dates in your diary, and watch for Posters nearer the event 6 Thurs 7.00 for 7.30pm for details of times and prices of the Events. Parish Christmas Meal at Corner House Thank you for Supporting our Fundraising. 9 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - TOY SERVICE 9.00 Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion with Sunday School

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October/November Rota

Date Sidespersons Readers Stewardship Tea/Coffee October 7 K Mather B Winstone J Fowler M Walsh Trinity 19 M Barlow/B Berry A Sharples M Walters S Crawford

October 14 R Rowlandson R Rowlandson P Rowley B Berry Trinity 20 P & J Rowley E Grundy S Crawford J Crompton

October 21 G Speakman H Orme M Rowley M Green Trinity 21 S & M Johnson C Pass D Gaskell C Pass

October 28 M Morris M Gibson M Taylor M Burton Last after Trinity J & M Burton M Fox D Hoddinott M Barlow

November 4 M Rowley M Morris E Gerrard K Lown J Fowler/J Ormesher M Taylor J Crompton S Wild Trinity 14

November 11 H Orme B Winstone M Rowley Art Remembrance Sunday M Barlow/B Berry J Fowler M Walters Exhibition

November 18 R Rowlandson R Rowlandson P Rowley B Carr 2nd before Advent P & J Rowley E Gerrard S Crawford M Walters

November 25 K Mather H Orme J Fowler M Walsh Sunday before Advent S & M Johnson M Welby J Crompton S Crawford

December 2 G Speakman M Gibson M Taylor B Berry Trinity 18 J & M Burton S Crawford D Hoddinott J Crompton

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