Goring Parish News

October/November 2016 Issue number 49 St Mary's and St Laurence's Churches, Parish of Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex . Registered Charity 1131418

Website – http://goringbyseacofe.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMaryAndStLaurenceGoringBySea

This edition includes:

3 Father George writes 4 Warden’s Warblings 20 Coffee Time 5 News from the Diocese - Bishop Mark of Horsham 21 News from the Social Activities Committee 6 Diary and Lectionary Readings for October 22 Presentation to St Laurence’s 7 Diary and Lectionary Readings for November 22 Goring Parish Facebook page 8 Sonnets of Faith: Thanksgiving 23 St Laurence’s Services 8 Singing for Fun 24-25 Celebrating St Laurence’s 80th Anniversary 9 St. Mary’s Music Group/News Extra from the Diocese 26-27 The Venerable Andrew Tremlett - Dean of Durham 10-11 Parish Mission Support at St. Mary’s 28 4th Goring Guides - Part 2 - Backwoodsman cooking 11 Churches Together in Goring 29 St. Mary’s Social Circle News 12 Christian Breadcrumbs 9: Remembrance, Sacrifice, Hope 29 Latest update from 4th Goring Guides 13 Parish Mission in Focus: October - AIM 29 St Mary’s Church Hall - Venue for Hire 13 Christian Aid 30 Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals 14-16 The Story of Goring and Highdown - Part 11 30 Worthing Theological Society 16 The Children’s Society - Box Opening 31 Family Services 17 Parish Mission in Focus: November - St Francis High Sch. 31 Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir Concert 18 4th Goring Guides - Part 1 - Canoeing Regatta 31 And Finally….A Dog’s Life…...Bill Tree 19-20 Nature Watch 32 Parish Contacts - New format with email contacts

1 Parish Office opening hours..... The Parish Office is open Monday to Thursday: 10:00am to 12:00 noon. It is staffed by volunteers. If you have anything that needs to be handed in, a phone call in advance may avoid a wasted journey. Money should not be put through the letterbox. If you have money to pay in and are unable to get to the office, it may be handed to the Churchwardens or Treasurer after services on a Sunday. See the back page for Parish contact information.

Editorial.... Memories of summer months are now receding. Our hopes for August did indeed see sunnier days. We hope you found some time to relax with your family. Your Editorial Team of Malcolm Chilton, Roland Silcox, Robert Eden, Janet Annis and Graeme Richardson certainly did. Yes, that good weather did lift our spirits once again. Our Editorial Team hope you will enjoy this, the October/November issue of Goring Parish News. GPN will, in future, be published every other month, to allow the Editorial Team and contributors sufficient time to compile each issue. Any subsequent changes to the dates/times published in GPN will be notified in the weekly Pew Sheet, the Facebook page or the Parish website. In this edition, we offer you 32 pages, packed with interesting articles and news items. Your comments, suggestions and articles are most welcome. Especially, we thank those of you who have supplied photos for inclusion. These are appreciated and, we hope you agree, make GPN more attractive to read. Please keep them coming, but please bear in mind that GPN is printed in Greyscale for those who cannot receive emails. If you do not wish for your photo, or that of your child, to appear in GPN or on the Parish website, please contact one of the Clergy, Churchwardens or a member of the Editorial Team to have that request formally recognised. We apologise to anyone whose contribution to this edition of GPN has had to be held over to a later issue. We are really grateful to the many contributors who make our job such a joy. Preferably, articles should be sent electronically, to [email protected] Alternatively, handwritten or typed articles should be sent to the Parish Office. Our next issue, the December/January edition, will be published on or before 24th November 2016. Will contributors please ensure that events up to the end of January 2017 are notified to us by the Press Copy date for this edition ~ Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 latest. Articles received after this date will only be included if time and space permit. If possible, please send copy well in advance of this date: it will help preserve our sanity and prevent us burning too much midnight oil!

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Goring Parish News is published by Goring PCC Parish Office, 12 Compton Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4UJ Goring Parish News is printed by West Park School whose support we gratefully acknowledge. The Editorial Team

2 Father George writes:

When I was vicar of St Saviour, Folkestone in the 1990s Archbishop George Carey was at Canterbury. He had only been at Bath and Wells for about three years when he was called to be Archbishop of Canterbury. He was a fan of the Revd. Roly Bain who died recently aged 62. Roly was both a priest and a clown, and Archbishop George used him to bring humour and a particular take on the conferences and services to which he was invited. Roly was the “fool for Christ”, the one who could speak truth to power and authority through his humour.

He had a brilliant gift for telling the story of faith whilst being the clown during his own spot on the agenda, and also for interrupting when he thought it right to pierce the bubble of churchiness or lighten a heavy moment. There is a wonderful video on the internet of him doing his “Slack Rope Walk” at a Rotary Conference. It is very clever and very thought provoking. If you put “Roly Bain” into the search engine you will find it.

As we read the scripture we take it so seriously. Rightly so, we look for what God is saying to us. We very rarely look for the humour amongst it. We need someone like Roly who can help us see that God has a sense of humour. It is his gift to us to help us through life.

A prayer from Iona begins:

God’s gift of humour is to help us when we take ourselves too seriously. It can hurt but the joy of the fool is that he/she can speak the truth which hurts and make us see the reality in it. Oh yes, the “Slack Rope of Faith”. Roly ends by telling his audience, “You have to let go, take risks and keep going.” That sounds like a good mission statement for a growing church. What do you think?

The Revd. Roly Bain

18 January 1954 – 11 August 2016 RIP May God bless you.

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Warden’s Warblings

There is much activity in our parish at the moment and an additional complication was that Barbara went away for two weeks on the day that I was finishing my holiday. We agreed that she would update me by email and it was quite a long one!

So what is this activity? Many of you have, I hope, noticed an improvement in the churchyard. We have contractors clearing the scrub and undergrowth in both the Molson Garden and the churchyard before the tree surgeons start their work, hopefully in mid- September, if the appropriate planning permission has been received. At the time of writing we can see a number of graves that have been hidden by undergrowth for years and years.

As we have a closed churchyard, some basic maintenance is the responsibility of the local authority whilst some falls to us. We hope to bring our grounds up to a standard whereupon volunteers can form teams to address our ongoing maintenance role. Fr George is hopeful that we shall encourage parishioners who do not attend church regularly to become involved as well.

Matters are not as simple and straightforward as one might hope. We have two Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) to be mindful of. So far as we are concerned, one, for St Mary’s (No 13 of 1985), covers 59 trees on our grounds plus others situated by the Library, The Court House and rear of 15 Mersham Gardens. Additionally three trees at St Laurence’s are subject to a TPO (No 65 of 1995).

Also on the go is the resurfacing of the carpark at St Mary’s; but alas it is not a straight forward issue. To our horror (and cost) being in a conservation area means that not only do we have to obtain planning permission but we have to comply with the latest regulations which means digging a soakaway and providing acceptable drainage. Barbara has won one battle with the planners over the resurfacing material. Originally they were against us using tarmacadam but our architect has persuaded them otherwise and currently is obtaining quotations on our behalf. We are very grateful to the two members of our congregation who have kindly offered to make a financial contribution to our costs and would welcome other offers.

By the time this magazine is published I am hopeful that we shall have a tenant in place for the Curate’s House in Angus Road. My grateful thanks to the PCC members and others who have worked hard to make this possible.

In addition to these three ongoing major issues, Barbara also mentioned some of the usual weekly housekeeping matters – nothing changes!!

Ian Hill

4 Diocese News…..

Bishop's Letter September 2016

Thinking creatively about our gifts....

Autumn, for many people, marks a new beginning.

Schools, colleges and universities begin new academic years and many people are marking a fresh start after exam results or graduation.

People are starting out with what they have and are trying to make

something out of it. Bishop Mark of Horsham

Add some industry, imagination and perhaps a little charm to existing talents and skills and so much becomes possible for those with a positive outlook.

A positive outlook requires us to think creatively about what we can do with the gifts and resources available to us rather than looking at what we consider meagre resources and bemoaning the fact we don't have enough.

Sometimes it can appear that life has dealt us a difficult hand with massive challenges and problems to overcome but almost nothing with which to tackle those hardships.

Instead of complaining to the hard master who has given us so much less than others seem to have, we are called to take our modest talent and to do with it what we can...... and it is amazing what appreciation, support and encouragement that effort can inspire - giving us far more with which to work for the common good.

+Mark

Note: Bishop Mark of Horsham is a suffragan bishop, a bishop subordinate to a diocesan bishop.

Experience God’s Mercy A day of worship and renewal - Led by Bishop Martin Warner – 8 October 11.30am. Bring your own lunch. More information from Bradley Smith [email protected] Tel 07931 527724.

One day workshops run by Chestnut Tree House For those in faith communities who have a role in pastoral care. Thursday 6 October or Monday 7 November 10 - 4pm. Contact Helen Mason 01903 871853 or email Information poster here You can stay in touch with all that is happening in The Diocese at: http://www.chichester.anglican.org/news

A Traidcraft Stall is normally open at St Mary’s on the Coffee is served in Church at second and third Sundays of each month. St Mary’s after the main ********** Sunday service & Thursday’s Parish Breakfast is normally served in the Hall on the Holy Communion. 3rd Sunday of every month from 8:15am to 9:15am.

5 Diary and Lectionary Readings for October 2016 - All services at St Mary’s unless otherwise stated

Date Event Time Date Event Time Sun 2nd Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity Tue 18th St. Luke the Evangelist Holy Communion 08:00 Wed 19th Celtic Communion 18:30 Family Eucharist—Pet Blessing 10:00 Thur 20th Holy Communion 10:00 Evensong 18:00 Sun 23rd The Last Sunday after Trinity - Tue 4th Francis of Assisi Bible Sunday Wed 5th Celtic Communion 18:30 Holy Communion 08:00 Thur 6th Holy Communion 10:00 Sung Eucharist 09:30 Sun 9th Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Evensong 18:00 Holy Communion 08:00 Wed 26th Celtic Communion 18:30 th Sung Eucharist & Holy Baptism 09:30 Thur 27 Holy Communion 10:00 Evensong 18:00 Fri 28th Simon and Jude, Apostles

Wed 12th No Celtic Communion Sun 30th All Saints’ Sunday Thur 13th Holy Communion 10:00 Holy Communion 08:00 Sun 16th Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity Sung Eucharist 09:30 Holy Communion 08:00 Family Eucharist at St. Laurence’s 11:00 Sung Eucharist - Guest Preacher 09:30 - Celebrating Bible Sunday - AIM - Rev Peter Oyugi Evensong 18:00 Evensong 18:00

Date Sung Eucharist Evensong

2 October Habakkuk 1: 1-4, 2: 1-4 Ps. 142

The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2 Timothy 1: 1-14 Nehemiah 5: 1-13

G Luke 17: 5-10 John ch. 9

9 October 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15c Ps. 144

The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 2 Timothy 2: 8-15 Nehemiah 6: 1-16

G Luke 17: 11-19 John 15: 12 end

16 October Genesis 32: 22-31 Ps. 149

The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 2 Timothy 3: 14 – 4: 5 Nehemiah 8: 9-end

G Luke 18: 1-8 John 16: 1-11 23 October Isaiah 45: 22-end Ps. 119: 1-16

The Last Sunday after Trinity Romans 15: 1-6 Jeremiah 36: 9-end

Bible Sunday G Luke 4: 16-24 Romans 10: 5-17

30 October Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18 Ps. 148

All Saints’ Sunday - Ephesians 1: 11-end Isaiah 65: 17-end

The Fourth Sunday before Advent W Luke 6: 20-31 Hebrews 11:32-12:2

6 Diary and Lectionary Readings for November 2016 - All services at St Mary’s unless otherwise stated

Date Event Time Date Event Time Tue 1st All Saints’ Day Wed 16th Celtic Communion 18:30 Wed 2nd All Souls’ Day Thur 17th Holy Communion 10:00 Celtic Communion 18:30 Thur 3rd Holy Communion 10:00 Sun 20th Christ The King Sun 6th Third Sunday before Advent Holy Communion 08:00 Holy Communion 08:00 Sung Eucharist 09:30 Family Eucharist—Saints 10:00 Evensong 18:00 Sun 6th Service of Remembrance 15:00 Wed 23rd Saint Clement, 4th Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. AD.100 No Evensong Wed 23rd Celtic Communion 18:30 th Tue 8 The Saints and Martyrs of England Thur 24th Holy Communion 10:00 th Wed 9 Celtic Communion 18:30 th Thur 10 Holy Communion 10:00 Sun 27th Advent Sunday Holy Communion 08:00 th Sun 13 Second Sunday before Advent Sung Eucharist 09:30 Remembrance Sunday Family Eucharist at St. Laurence’s 11:00 Holy Communion 08:00 Advent Carol Service 18:00 Sung Eucharist - followed by 10:00 Act of Remembrance Wed 30th Celtic Communion 18:30 Sun 13th Deanery Confirmation Service 18:00 Wed 30th Saint Andrew the Apostle

Date Sung Eucharist Evensong

6 November Job 19: 23-27a Psalm 40

Third Sunday before Advent 2 Thess. 2: 1-5,13-17 1 Kings 3: 1-15

R Luke 20: 27-38 Romans 8: 31-end

13 November Malachi 4: 1-2a

Second Sunday before Advent 2 Thess. 3: 6-13 Deanery Confirmation

Remembrance Sunday R Luke 21: 15-19

20 November Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Psalm 72: 1-7

Christ the King Colossians 1: 11-20 1 Samuel 4: 8-20

R Luke 23: 33-43 John 18: 33-37

27 November Isa. 2: 1-5

Advent Sunday Romans 13: 11-end Advent Carol Service

P Matthew 24: 36-44

7 Sonnets of Faith Thanksgiving

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much, Said gruffly or casually or with deep sincerity. By your kindness, your helping hand, I have received such Service, such consideration, such generosity That I am truly satisfied; as one who knows That the source of my pleasure is your kind unselfishness. You have made a channel of goodness that flows From you to me. I am grateful for your thoughtfulness. But more. Much more. I feel I want to reciprocate: Not a price - not a bargain – not even a bond I need to make ours a two-way channel and create A way by which, somehow, I can respond. So dear God. I rejoice. I acknowledge. I promise without reserve

To give without counting the cost, and serve you as you deserve.

Reproduced from by kind permission of The Very Rev Christopher Campling.

A copy of Fr Christopher Campling’s book, ‘Sonnets of Faith’ can be obtained from the Parish Office during normal opening times. Priced at £5.00 each, all proceeds will go to St. Mary’s church.

The Singing for Fun group is led by Jean Gardiner with Malcolm Singing for Fun Chilton on piano.

Singing for Fun sessions are enjoyable, uplifting and inspiring. They last for one hour. Valuable tips are given to improve breathing technique and performance. Singers of all levels of ability are welcome. The Group occasionally ‘sings out’ , performing at various venues. The group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on various Wednesdays throughout the year, at 7:20pm for 7:30pm.

See below for REVISED dates: *All dates apart from 2nd Dec 28th September 26th October th and 10 Dec are in St Mary’s 2nd November 16th November Church Hall at 7:30pm * Friday 2nd Dec. Kestro Stroke Group Concert * Timings for 2nd Dec and 10th

December will be advised in 7th December due course. * Saturday 10th Dec. the Carolathon at St Mary’s

Note: These dates are the latest published but may still be subject to amendment. Please ensure that Jean Gardiner Jenny Lochen has your email address to be kept informed of any changes and further dates.

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St. Mary’s Music Group

The Music Group has been in existence since about 1994, when we played for a ‘Come Together’ service at St. Laurence. It now comprises about a dozen enthusiastic and talented musicians who provide music for Family Services, Sung Eucharists, special services, events and weddings. In addition to singers, we cover the piano/keyboard, drums, rhythm guitar, flute, clarinet, sop, alto and tenor sax, and trumpet.

We play traditional and modern music from both sacred and secular genres and we are always looking for opportunities to expand our repertoire. We meet to rehearse at least twice a month, and we welcome new singers and instrumentalists.

In July we had the pleasure of playing for two of our group, Wendy and Andrew, as they tied the knot. Music ranged from Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez to ‘Love is all around’ by Wet, Wet, Wet.

Malcolm Chilton

Thank Your Vicar Week 16-23 October

Hundreds of Anglican parishes and primary schools will be saying a big thank you to their vicar this autumn as Thank Your Vicar Week launches nationally across every Anglican diocese from October 16.

For further information go to:

http://www.chichester.anglican.org/news

9 Parish Mission Giving 2016 - 17

Recommendations and Suggestions please Throughout the year in each copy of GPN you will have seen a featured organisation which the parish has supported this year through financial giving and prayer. We hope you have found these articles interesting and informative. At this time of year we think about the selection of organisations for the parish to support for the following 12 months. The Mission Giving Committee will be meeting at the end of October to make the final selection. We welcome suggestions from the congregation of any suitable organisations which you would like us to consider. The terms of reference for the Mission Giving Committee set out clearly the type of organisations which the PCC will consider for mission giving and support, as follows:

 a selection of Christian organisations engaged in Mission work, covering international, national and local organisations. We cannot therefore consider any secular charities. These are, of course, worthy causes. However the PCC believes that giving to secular charities should be an individual, personal choice. This year we have supported:

THE LEPROSY MISSION - WORLD LEPROSY DAY 31.01.16 http://www.leprosymission.org.uk Focusing on the physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs of people affected by leprosy, transforming lives in Asia and Africa. MOTHERS’ UNION http://www.mothersunion.org Demonstrating Christian faith in action, promoting stable marriage, family life and the protection of children. LIVABILITY http://www.livability.org.uk Working with disabled and disadvantaged people to achieve choice, independence and opportunity. CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY https://www.cms-uk.org Supporting our Mission Partner, Sharon Wilcox, working with children with severe learning disabilities in Ecuador. STREET PASTORS WORTHING http://www.streetpastors.org The church in action on the streets, caring, listening, helping. MAF https://www.maf-uk.org Using planes to transform the lives of the world’s most isolated people in need. CHURCH HOUSING TRUST http://churchhousingtrust.org.uk Supports people who have been homeless, funding the help they need to rebuild their lives. CHRISTIAN RESOURCE MINISTRIES Spreading the Christian message in outlying areas and running an orphanage in Malawi. https://christianresourceministries.wordpress.com WORTHING CHURCHES’ HOMELESS PROJECTS Supporting and re-building lives of homeless people in Worthing. http://www.wchp.org.uk Continued…..

10 Parish Mission Giving 2016 - 17 …… continued ……...

*AIM INTERNATIONAL http://www.aimint.org/eu Reaching Africa’s unreached peoples with the Good News of Jesus Christ. *ST FRANCIS SCHOOL, PAKISTAN. (no web site) Working to eradicate illiteracy and poverty through education of Christian children who may otherwise end up in child labour CHICHESTER DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY SUPPORT Assisting families within our Diocese through our local support worker. http://familysupportwork.org/ *Christian Aid: http://www.christianaid.org.uk through door to door collections in May - See page 13.

*The Children’s Society: http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk through donation boxes - See page 16.

*Articles on these Missions can be found on the adjacent pages.

We very much welcome your suggestions. It is really helpful to the committee to have some outside input, as there are so many very worthy Christian organisations from which to select. If you have any suggestions, please let one of the committee (The Revd George Butler, Ruth Jepson, Alison Evans, Julie Marlow, Janet Annis) know by 21st October. Ruth Jepson Chair, Mission Giving Committee (01903 507469) ([email protected])

A full list of Missions and charities supported by our Parish can be found on the Parish Website at: http://goringbyseacofe.org.uk/

Churches Together in Goring.

The annual “Saints and Sinners” Socials at the Barn, English Martyrs R.C., are to be held on Saturday 8th October.

The first of these will be a CREAM TEA at 3pm for £4.50 and then a FISH AND CHIP SUPPER (with a quiz) and Licensed Bar for £7.50 in the early evening.

All money raised will be for the WORTHING CHURCHES HOMELESS PROJECT

Tickets for both occasions are available from me. Tel. 01903 535289. Sarah Stovell (CTG St Mary’s Rep.)

11 Christian Breadcrumbs 9

Remembrance, Sacrifice and Hope

By The Very Reverend C.R. Campling, Dean Emeritus of Ripon

In the Bible 'remembrance’ does not mean sentimental nostalgia, a comfortable looking back to imaginary days of long ago, when England was England, people knew their place, children behaved themselves, and battles were fought and won. It meant bringing the past into the present, and living by the strength of it. When the Jewish nation kept their Passover feast they were 'remembering' that the God who had led their ancestors out of slavery in Egypt into the Promised Land was still with them, in strength, to help them in their present situation. And when Jesus said to his disciples at the Last Supper, "Do this in remembrance of me", he was promising that what he was achieving then through his life and death and resurrection would be effective in the future for all generations.

So when we keep Remembrance Sunday we do so with the intention of living today with the spirit of dedication and sacrifice that men and women showed in the dark days of the war. The epitaph on the tomb of a soldier in Burma said it all: "Go home to the people and say, 'For your Tomorrow we have given our Today."

We remember their 'sacrifice', a word which implies not just 'death', but 'the giving of life - even to the point of death'. When in ancient times animals were sacrificed, this was thought of as taking their 'life-blood'* and using it to appease the gods, or, as in the Jewish atonement sacrifice, to create a unity between the people and the Lord their God (Exodus....). In the New Testament, the Letter to the Hebrews shows how the death of Christ was a 'sacrifice' in this sense. (Hebrews...) Jesus lived and died in order to give us his life. In the wars people lived to do their duty. This was their 'sacrifice', and millions gave their lives for it. In our act of remembrance we find ourselves called to live 'sacrificial' lives ourselves, offering our life's service to God for the good of the world.

And 'hope'? This is the mirror image of 'remembrance'. As remembrance brings the goodness of the past into the present, so 'hope' is the confidence that the same goodness can be applied in the present with regard to the future. Hope therefore is not an easy optimism based on wishful thinking. It is the confidence that God who has been with us in the past is with us today and will be with us in the future - and all eternity.

*Today we may find the language of ‘blood’ – so common in the Bible and some of our hymn books – to be gory and unhelpful. It helps to remember that ancient people thought that an animal’s ‘blood’ was its ‘life’.

12 Our Parish Mission Focus for October...

AFRICA INLAND MISSIONN

Africa Inland Mission (AIM Europe) is a Christian mission- sending agency. They have their roots in a small band of faithful men and women who, in 1895, followed God’s call to venture inland to reach Africans untouched by the gospel. Their vision set the course of AIM for 120 years, as a community called and sent to live and minister among Africa’s least-reached peoples. A call that still remains.

Their heart is to see the worship of Jesus Christ spread across the continent of Africa – through individual lives fully committed to Him, and collectively through Christ- centred church communities. The Church in Africa is vast and growing daily. But with over 1000 African people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Jesus Christ, the task is far from finished.

Africa Inland Mission Tel: +44(0)115 9838 120 Reg Charity No 1096364 Halifax Place Email: [email protected] Nottingham NG1 1QN Website: www.euaimint.org

RESERVE THE DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2016

Revd. Tim Heaton, from AIM International, will give a talk at St Mary’s during the 9:30am Service

Janet Annis

Christian Aid - Advent Hope Service

The Advent Hope service at Lancing College will be on 28th November at 7.30pm. This year the CEO of Christian Aid, Loretta Minghella OBE, will be our speaker. We do hope you will be able to come to the service and if you http://www.christianaid.org.uk/ would like tickets please let us know.

Di & David Burt (01903 248204) and Julie & Russell Marlow (01903 249685)

13 The Story of Goring and Highdown Part 11: A Noteworthy Funeral

“My Tomb on a lofty hill doth stand,

Where I sit and view both sea and land; With Iron palisades I am surrounded in, The expense of it I value not a pin. For in my own works I take great delight

And praise my MAKER day and night; When Death doth call then I must go With him whether I would or no, And leave my mill and all behind, In hopes a better place to find.”

So wrote John Olliver (1709-1793), without doubt Goring’s most famous or infamous character. The facts we know about this miller, poet and rural philosopher are quite extensive, but some of the mysteries which remain have been elaborated over the years from gossip to local folk legend. His eccentricity has attracted interest from the time of his death right to the present day, so that new articles about him continue to appear in magazines and local newspapers with surprising regularity. Early evidence about the miller is available from various sources, but principally from the many inscriptions on his tomb, now scarcely legible. In some ways there is more solid evidence about his death than of his life. In fact little is known about John Olliver before he began building his own tomb at the age of 50 in 1765. He was born at Lancing in 1709 and in early adult life worked the old post mill there before moving to Goring. In 1750 he took over Highdown mill from his father Clement Olliver. A mill had been standing on the hill for at least two centuries, forming part of the manor of West Ferring, and for much of that time it had been worked by members of the Olliver family. If we are to stay with what is known for certain, it is easier to begin with the events surrounding his death in 1793, then work backwards. The Goring burial register has no entry for John Olliver in that year, but in January 26th 1812 there is this footnote: “John Olliver of this Parish, Miller, was buried under the Tomb on High Down Hill, April 26th 1793 Aged 83. On this occasion the Funeral Service was read and a sermon preached at the Tomb by Ann Street, a young woman of Goring who used to read to him before his death, his eyesight having become defective. By his will to Thos. Street of Goring, a house, to keep the building on the west side of The Tomb in repair which the Church Wardens are to see done, but which is very much neglected.” (Ann Street was one of the miller’s six grandchildren and Thomas was her husband). A few years later, T. W. Horsfield in his History of Sussex 1835 writes, ‘Few places are more visited in the summer months than the Miller’s Tomb, by the frequenters of the neighbouring watering-places, and the extensive, rich and varied panoramic views amply repay the trouble of a pilgrimage to the tomb of Miller Olliver … His funeral drew thousands together from various and distant parts of the country. His corpse was brought from his house, nearly adjoining, by persons dressed in white, preceded and followed by young women similarly arrayed; he was carried all round the field, and on the interment of the body a young woman read a sermon, said to have been his own composition; but it was a discourse taken from a printed volume of sermons, written by a clergyman of the Church of England … ‘As to the miller, he certainly was a very singular character. He amused himself a good deal in the construction of machinery, two pieces of which used in his lifetime to be fixed on the top of

14 the house, and afforded the spectator some merriment. The one represented a mill and a miller, so constructed that every time the shafts were moved by the wind a sack opened and a shovel was in the act of raising the flour for the purpose of filling it. The other represented a Custom- house officer, with an upraised sword, pursuing a smuggler, and an old woman at the heels of the officer violently banging him with a broom …’

The Miller’s Cottage, painted by G.W.A in 1818/19 Lithograph of the Miller’s Tomb from his Summer House

Both Courtesy of Worthing Museum The miller’s house was situated on the east flank of Highdown, just inside the Goring parish boundary, a few hundred yards down from the mill. As the mechanical puppets were wind powered, he must have built a small windmill on his roof to catch the breeze. By 1818 when the picture above was drawn, all the contraptions had disappeared. Detail of Highdown summit from the Ordnance Survey map of 1875, to show the Miller’s cottage still in use. The mill itself was demolished in 1826.

In the early 19th century the Tomb was advertised as a celebrated tourist attraction. One of the old posters, a photograph of which can be seen in Worthing Museum, begins:

A DESCRIPTION Of the celebrated MILLER’S TOMB On Highdown Hill, near Worthing

Continued overleaf……….. 15 The Story of Goring and Highdown continued……..

The poster then gives the description: ‘The Tomb is encircled by iron rails; it is six feet in length, three feet in breadth; the sides are built of brick, the top and ends are of stone. The summer House was built by OLIVER, the Miller, the delightful prospect from which constituted his chief enjoyment during life. – It is to be regretted that this favourite “SUMMER RETREAT” is suffered to remain in its present dilapidated state, as Oliver left £20 per Annum to keep that and the Tomb from falling to decay. On the left is seen Goring Castle, the seat of Sir Timothy Shelly; the most distant hill seen beyond the house, is called Chanctonbury Ring … * * * * * * If you really want to know more about Olliver and his strange ways we strongly suggest you buy the book and read the whole of Chapter 7.

Janet Annis and Allan Plumpton

Extracted from ‘The Story of Goring and Highdown’ by kind permission of Revd. Frank Fox-Wilson

Father Frank Fox-Wilson kindly donated the profit from the sale of this book to St. Mary’s for the redecoration of the church interior during 1988.

If you wish to obtain a copy of this out-of-print book, here’s the link to ABEBOOKS to purchase second-hand copies: http://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/isbn/0951272217

Box Opening and Coffee Morning

Our Box opening and coffee morning takes place in St. Mary’s Church Hall Saturday 5th November from 10:00 am. Do make a note in your diary if you haven’t already done so.

We are looking forward to seeing and hearing the choir from Goring Primary School, who will start the proceedings.

We shall be in touch with current box holders in the meantime but if you are not able to come on the day with your box please either pass it in at the Parish Office during their opening times or contact us and we shall be happy to collect it from you. Di and David Burt 01903 248204

16 Our Parish Mission Focus for November…..

St Francis High School, Pakistan and Jamil Francis Jamil Francis was brought up in a small village in Pakistan and whilst studying at college in UK he worshipped at St Mary’s, Broadwater. His interest in St Francis High school came about as he was concerned about the marginalisation of Christian children in mixed faith schools. The mission of St Francis High School is to eradicate illiteracy and poverty through education and provide a bright future to those who otherwise might end up in child labour. These children may never have the opportunity to go to school simply because their parents do not have enough resources and the same opportunities are made available to them as for their Muslim friends.

Child labour is a massive problem in Pakistan. Economic deprivation and an inadequate education infrastructure means sending a child out to work from as young as ten. It is an all too acceptable option for rural families in particular. More than half the children drop out of school before finishing primary education.

In 2013, thanks to the generous help of St Mary’s Parish, Goring and St Mary’s, Broadwater, and local donations, the school was able to able to buy the existing building, thus securing its future.

Your sponsorship towards the building and extending of this school will give the children the great advantage of a complete education, from beginners through to school leaving age, 13 to 15, and in addition, help them to grow in their Christian faith and values.

Donations can be made via:- The Parish Office, Broadwater Parish Centre, 117 Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HT

Or Geoff and Christine Hodges, 3 Loxwood Avenue, Worthing BN14 7QZ [email protected]

Cheques payable to: G. Hodges Select Account St. Francis School, Navazish Town, Sikheke Mandi, Lahore Sargodha, Road, District Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan.

17 4th Goring Guides - Part 1

Canoeing Regatta

Back in June, a party of eight girls from 4th Goring Guides, including myself, went along to our annual Canoeing Regatta at Southwater Country Park, near Horsham.

We joined other Guide Units from all over Sussex to compete in various water activities. It was brilliant. Just as well that it was such a sunny day because we all got drenched! When we got there we had to sign in and see which races we were in. We were told that we were responsible for being at the right race at the right time.

My first activity was water polo. We picked the red canoes and the game finished 1-0 to my team. After that was the open canoe race, where we had to collect a ball from both of the buckets that were positioned in the lake. Next we had to row back to the jetty and complete a puzzle. We lost by two minutes.

There was a race called the ‘Duck Race’ for people to compete in whilst they were waiting for their next game or race. The aim was to collect as many plastic balls and ducks as possible. I won this and shared the prize with my friends.

My water polo team had another game to play and we won. We managed to get through to the finals and we won that too, which meant we each got a gold medal!

The award ceremony followed, where medals were awarded to all the winning teams. Overall, it was a fantastic day and a wonderful experience that I hope I shall be able to repeat next year, as it was so much fun.

by Imogen Bates Check out 4th Goring Guides’ website at: www.4gg.org.uk

18 Nature Watch: October/November 2016

At last the sun did shine in August and, delightfully, out came the butterflies and dragonflies we had been waiting for. I don't think the butterflies were in such numbers as past years, mainly I suspect as the result of the colder, damper weather. Usually the Buddleia is a major draw but not so much this season. The two below, Red Admiral and Painted Lady were good to see:

This Eyed Hawkmoth (right) landed on a friend’s shoulder and was quite happy to have its picture taken!

You can just make out the “eye” which gives it its name on its right wing. This it produces with its wings spread to frighten any predators.

This Common Darter (above) has been a regular visitor to our pond. It is hard to know if it is always the same one but it seems unlikely.

Continued overleaf………..

19 Nature Watch: October/November 2016 Continued from page 19 ..

Two bigger visitors have been the Emperor, seen here perched in our hedge:

and the Southern Hawker (below) which was busy egg laying in the moss attached to a stone:

I do hope that the eggs of these visitors will grow in the pond and provide more of the species in time to come which is likely to be two or more years before they emerge to fly away.

By time you read this article we shall be well into Autumn when different visitors will be around. Do let me know of any curiosities you come across.

David Burt [email protected]

Coffee Time on Thursdays is after the 10:00am Communion Service. It is not just for those who attend the service. It is for anyone and everyone: an opportunity for fellowship. Come and join us. We offer freshly-brewed coffee, hot chocolate, teas, etc., at the best prices in town!

Penelope Corp

20 News from the

Social Activities Committee

Autumn Fair - 15th October 10:00am to 2:00pm This will be an opportunity to “shop early for Christmas”. Hopefully, you will be able to contribute to our stalls.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR THESE STALLS CAKES : Make and bake and bring on the Day. Volunteers required. TOMBOLA : Look out for attractive prizes/gifts for all ages. Organised by St. Laurence’s. TEA TIME: Cup and saucer set, Special teas, Cookies, Napkins, Tea Cosies - Barbara Webber. CRAFTS: Start now; knitting , sewing, painting. Volunteers required to man this stall. TOYS and TEDDIES: Good condition toys and teddies are always very popular - Sarah Stovell. GARDEN : Ceramic pots, plants and cuttings. Raye Mills is cultivating this stall. CARDS /CALENDARS: For cards, 2017 diaries and calendars - contact Rosemary Jones. There will be refreshments, a raffle, Bell Tower Tours and Live Music

The Social Committee enjoys planning these social occasions but sometimes needs extra pairs of hands to run the events smoothly. If you would like to become a Friend of SAC, Sylvia Jarrett would be very pleased to hear from you. Here are some more dates for your diary:

A Turkey and Tinsel Dinner Dance - 25th November at 7:30pm This will be a three-course meal, as well as a cabaret. Tickets, £25, are on sale now!

The Carolathon - 10th December - 10:00am to 5:00pm

We look forward to seeing you at these events.

With Thanks from your Social Activities Committee: Penelope Corp, Pat Cross, Liz Hill, Sylvia Jarrett, Jenny Lochen, Raye Mills, Graeme Richardson, Sarah Stovell and Barbara Webber.

The Social Activities Committee raises valuable funds for the church with our events. One of our main purposes is to bring the church community together in a social setting. For any of these events to be successful we need your full support. There is a list of our events in the Porch. For the Social Activities Committee - Sarah Stovell

21 Presentation to St Laurence’s

Allan Plumpton presented a signed copy of his beautiful sketch of St Laurence’s church to St Laurence’s at their Patronal Festival service on 28th August. On behalf of St Laurence’s I should like to thank Allan for this special and generous gift which will now be hung in the church. Limited numbers of the print are available to buy and will be on show at the September service.

Ruth Jepson

Local Warden, St Laurence’s

New official Goring Parish Facebook page!

Our Parish now has a new official Facebook page! It’s called St Mary’s and St Laurence’s Churches, Parish of Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, and will include all our latest news. We also invite you to post to the page your news of events, concerts, activities of groups associated with our churches; wedding/christening photos, all the things you think might be of interest on a page like this. Rosemary Jones and Kate Henwood are the administrators of the page. Please contact us with any comments or suggestions. Please also share the page and its postings with your friends!

https://www.facebook.com/StMaryAndStLaurenceGoringBySea/

22 St Laurence’s Church Family Services –

Our services are easy to follow, relaxed and suitable for all ages. We welcome children and have a range of toys and books available for them at the back of the church. Guides, Brownies and Rainbows participate in the services on parade Sundays. Please come along. You will be made very welcome. Join us in the hall for a cuppa and chat before the service. Come along and join us at St. Laurence’s Church on the corner of Sea Place/Brook Barn Way.

Details of future services are given below:

Fun, friendship and fellowship in the hall from 10:30am Services commence at 11:00am

Sunday 25th September Harvest Festival Please bring gifts of non-perishable 10.30am: Coffee & children’s activities foodstuffs or toiletries for Worthing Churches Homeless Projects 11.00am: Family/Parade Service with Communion

Sunday 30th October Bible Sunday Celebrating the Bible’s message 10.30am: Coffee & children’s activities

11.00am: Family Service with Communion

th Sunday 27 November Advent Sunday Preparing for Christmas.

Coffee & children’s activities from 10.30am Please bring gifts of toys for The Diocesan Family Support Work. 11.00am: Family/Parade Service with Communion

Christmas Services

th Christmas Eve, Saturday 24 December 6pm - Carols and Readings

Sunday 25th December 11am: Family Service with Communion - Christmas Day

Sunday 29th January 2017 11am: Family/Parade Service with Communion - Christingle

ST LAURENCE’S CHURCH MONTHLY FAMILY SERVICES SEA PLACE/BROOK BARN WAY

For more details please ring: Ruth on 507469 or Julie on 249685

23 ST LAURENCE’S CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 80TH YEAR

On Sunday 28th August over 80 people gathered in St Laurence’s church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the opening of the church. A special service was led by the Revd. David Burt, a former Curate. The church was packed full as former members of the congregation, visitors, new members and friends from St Mary’s joined regular attendees to celebrate this special event. The Very Revd. Christopher Campling led the prayers and the Revd. Steve Gurr (another former Curate) and his family came to join in the worship and meet old friends. The popular St Laurence music group performed and accompanied the enthusiastic singing. Anniversary cake made by Hannah Boyle

Following the service a BBQ was served and friends, old and new, had time to catch up and/or get to know each other. The BBQ was prepared and served by Heather, the Guide Leader and Randell, ably assisted by some of the Guides. A beautiful anniversary cake was made by Hannah Boyle to further celebrate the event. The raffle had over 30 prizes with some very generous donations from local shopkeepers and restaurants along the Goring Road/Wallace Parade shops.

The Rev’d David Burt with Local Wardens Ruth Jepson and Geoff Oliver

24 The event BBQ celebrated 80 years of worship at St Celebrations inside the church hall Laurence’s and was a very fitting tribute to all the hard work people have put in and continue to contribute to make this church a beautiful, lively and friendly place to come. This year has been a very important one for St Laurence’s as we have been focused on building our congregation and making our services accessible to non-regular church goers. Having over 80 people with us to celebrate in August just shows we are making great progress. Thank you so much to all involved in making this event such a success.

The finale was a display of dance, performed by Nathan Krifdom - certainly one to watch for the future.

If you’d like to know more about these new style services at St Laurence’s, please contact Ruth on 01903 507469 or Julie on 01903 249685. Ruth Jepson Local Warden, St Laurence’s

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Andrew Tremlett…

The Venerable Andrew Tremlett has been installed as the new Dean of Durham

His appointment was announced last December after the Queen approved his nomination. He succeeded the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove as the Dean of Durham after his retirement in December 2015 and took up the post in the summer of 2016.

He has worked in churches in Torquay, Portsmouth and The Venerable Andrew Tremlett was Rotterdam. He served as Vicar of St. Mary’s and St. installed as Dean at Durham Cathedral on 17th July. Laurence’s, Goring-by-the-Sea, between 2003 and 2008.

He was then appointed to Canon Residentiary at Bristol Cathedral responsible for the Fabric and the Cathedral’s development plan. From June 2009 to May 2010 he was Acting Dean of Bristol.

From 2010 to 2014, he was Canon Residentiary of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, responsible for the Abbey’s relationships with Parliament, Whitehall and other faith communities

From 2014 to 2016 he was Archdeacon of Westminster and Sub-Dean of Westminster Abbey.

He said he was delighted to be appointed Dean of Durham. “As someone who grew up in the port city of Plymouth and worked in the docks of Rotterdam, I’m also looking forward to getting to know the industrial and maritime areas on the Wear, Tyne and Tees.”

Andrew Tremlett is married to Ali, a teacher and trained painter and decorator. They have a daughter and two sons. Andrew enjoys languages and has been studying Arabic at SOAS as well as on sabbatical in Jerusalem in 2014. A keen photographer and long-distance runner, he said he was keen to explore the North-East, an area of “great natural diversity”, and excited at the Cathedral’s £10m Open Treasures project, which will create new world-class exhibition spaces in a paid-for visitor attraction.

The Right Reverend Paul Butler, the Bishop of Durham, said Canon Tremlett had enormous experience and great gifts.

Open Treasures is a £10 million project to make Durham Cathedral’s heritage more accessible to the public. A new exhibition route was opened in July. It provides access to previously hidden spaces within the Cathedral cloisters. The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett Among exhibits are three copies of Magna Carta, dating from discusses progress of conservation work on 1216, 1225 and 1300, and the relics of St. Cuthbert. Durham Cathedral's towers with stonemason Scott Richardson.

26 Durham Cathedral is a Norman building constructed between 1093 and 1133 in the Romanesque style. It was founded as a monastic cathedral built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert, replacing an earlier church constructed in his honour. Durham Cathedral is also the burial place of the Venerable Bede and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Durham Castle. It has been in continuous use since its original construction 900 years ago. It remains a place of worship and pilgrimage, and is also an important visitor attraction welcoming over 600,000 people every year.

Interviewed earlier by Canon Tremlett said: “Open Treasures showcases the Cathedral’s treasures right back to the days of St. Cuthbert in the 10th century. It is great to be joining the Cathedral at such an exciting time and I look forward to making the most of this new venture to draw in visitors and pilgrims alike. We won’t just be sharing the physical treasures of the Cathedral but the spiritual ones also. Durham Cathedral is already deeply rooted in the region and I think this project enables us to reach out even more into the community.”

Andrew Tremlett was formally inaugurated as the Cathedral’s new Dean in a service of celebration on Sunday 17th July. He was instituted by the Right Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham before being installed by Vice-Dean Canon David Kennedy.

The Right Reverend Butler said: “I am delighted to formally welcome Andrew into the Diocese both as a member of the team and also as the Dean of Durham Cathedral. Andrew was announced as the next Dean back in December and I am very happy to see him formally take the helm, leading Durham Cathedral and its communities to new and greater things as part of our wider diocesan family. He brings a wealth of experience, passion and energy for the role and I am very much looking forward to working with him.” The Venerable Andrew Tremlett as Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, 2010 - 2015.

Compiled by Roland Silcox

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4th Goring Guides - Part 2

Backwoodsman Cookout

A Backwoodsman cookout is cooking on wood-fires outdoors, where you bring food, a knife and fork but no plates, water bottles or sitters. It is really fun as it gives you a chance to be with your friends, laugh and make really yummy food. All our groups, called Patrols, have fun which I can guarantee.

When we arrived at Clapham, we met Tiger and Foxi, then waited for everyone else to arrive. Once everyone was there we began our journey to where we would cook. On the way, some of us collected wood to save time later. Then we got into our groups to light fires. My Patrol cooked ‘Vegetable Surprise’, which is lots of rice, vegetables and Quorn pieces: we were not allowed to have proper meat in case we under-cooked it.

The Patrol next to us forgot to bring chocolate for their pudding, so I let them have some that our group was going to use. We had fruit cooked with chocolate for our pudding. I always bring marshmallows to toast which I shared with the other Patrols. It was really fun and we all smelt of smoke by the end!!!

by Freya Ralfe

Check out 4th Goring Guides’ website at: www.4gg.org.uk

28 St Mary’s Social Circle News . . . October/November Meetings

Dates for your diary:

*On Thursday 13th October at 7.45pm there will be a talk by Colin Snook entitled 'Get on with it' Walking around.

*On Thursday 27th October we have our Autumn Supper. Details later. * These are both open meetings. Everyone is welcome.

Members £1 : Non-members £1.50 (including refreshments). New members are always welcome. On the 10th November we have a Master Chocolatier coming to show us how to make chocolate and chocolates. There will be an opportunity to Come on, Ladies, buy gifts for Christmas. give us a try! On 24th November Yvonne Newnham will be giving a demonstration Annual cost is £8.00 of Christmas Wrapping. plus £1.00 per Meetings start at 7:45pm and are held in St Mary's Church Hall meeting (including refreshments)

Leader: LInda Eden Tel.: 01903 368582

4th Goring Guides Update….

 You may be interested to hear that our Posh Tea fundraiser made £897, which we are thrilled about. A big ’Thank you’ to everyone who supported this event.

 Two out of three lots of shelving have now been put up at Tigers Lair, our storage unit at the canoe compound. These have made an enormous difference to loading and unloading the lorries for camp - it took one hour instead of two! Everything is so organised now, which is brilliant. We can put our hands on everything so easily.

Tiger

www.4gg.org.uk

29 Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals – July and August

Baptisms – We welcome into The Lord’s Family:

10 July Jack Anthony Standing

17 July Tanya Louise Jay

17 July Amber Elizabeth Williams

24 July Elliot James Lamb

7 August Daisy Louise Charlotte Watkins

21 August Isaac Joshua Yeboah-Regis

21 August Jada Andrea Yeboah-Regis

Weddings – We ask God’s blessing on:

2 July Adam Miles to Kate Turner

16 July Elliott Ridgeon to Rachel Varughese

23 July Andrew Bavastock to Wendy Hampshire

30 July Adam MacDonald to Helen Louise Stokes

Funerals - We offer prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of:

12 August Marie Norris

12 August Mai Colley

15 August Barbara Fiske

Worthing Theological Society

Meets normally on the last Monday of the month at West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, Tarring, Worthing at 7:45pm. Open to all.

For further information contact Secretary Roger Saville: 01903 219254

or see website: http://www.gilco.org.uk/wts/

30 Family Services Family Services at St. Mary’s will be on the First Sunday each month, commencing at 10:00am. All are welcome. October: Pet Blessing. Large or small—all welcome

November: Saints. Dress up as your favourite saint

Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir Concert

on Friday 21st October at 7:00pm for 7:30pm, in St. Mary’s Church

in aid of St. Mary’s Church funds

Watch out for further notices for details, ticket sales, price etc..

And finally …

A Dog’s Life

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.

A dog is the only animal that will take you for a walk twice a day.

A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of.

My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.

Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.

Properly trained, a man can be a dog’s best friend.

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. With special thanks to Buster.

Bill Tree

31 Parish Contacts Vicar The Revd George Butler [email protected] 01903 242525 Reader Mr Keith Lelliott [email protected] 01903 504384 Churchwardens Mr Ian Hill [email protected] 01903 610021 Mrs Barbara Webber [email protected] 01903 240613 The Vicarage and 12 Compton Avenue [email protected] 01903 242525 Parish Office Goring by Sea Worthing BN12 4UJ St Mary’s Hall lettings Mr Philip Webber [email protected] 01903 246583 St Mary’s Bellringers Mr Graham Hills [email protected] 01903 266980 St Laurence’s Sea Place, Church Goring by Sea Worthing BN12 4BY Local Wardens Mr Geoffrey Oliver [email protected] 01903 240540 Mrs Ruth Jepson [email protected] 01903 507469 St Laurence’s Hall Mr Geoffrey Oliver [email protected] 01903 240540 lettings Other Church Officers Safeguarding Mrs Kathy Bawcutt [email protected] 01903 501666 representative (Child protection, etc) PCC Treasurer Mr Keith Lelliott [email protected] 01903 504384 Parish Giving Officer Mr John Stovell [email protected] 01903 535289 Parish Secretary & Mrs Barbara Webber [email protected] 01903 240613 PCC Secretary Church Music St Mary’s Organist Mr George Ford [email protected] 07586 364592 Choirmaster Mr Alex Bristow [email protected] 01903 505554 Choir contact Mrs Rosemary Jones [email protected] 01903 241061 Music Group Leader Mr Malcolm Chilton [email protected] 01903 506573 St Laurence’s Music Group leader Mr Russell Marlow [email protected] 01903 249685 Communications [email protected] Group Editorial Mr Roland Silcox [email protected] 01903 243970 Mr Malcolm Chilton [email protected] 01903 506573 Mrs Penelope Corp [email protected] 01903 209448 Website Mr Stephen Edwards [email protected] 01903 709340

Unless otherwise acknowledged, photographs and images included in this publication have been taken either by staff and parishioners of Goring parish, are downloaded from the ‘Clipart’ gallery provided by courtesy of Microsoft Corporation or obtained from Wikipedia. Goring PCC, as publisher of this magazine, acknowledges and wishes to express its thanks to them.

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