Issue Number 406 August 2014

Dear Friends

1914 and all that

The late great historian Eric Hobsbawm coined the phrase ‘the long nine- MISSION STATEMENT teenth century’ to describe the period between the French Revolution in 1789 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, a period of world his- Empowered by the love of God in Jesus Christ, and open to the tory dominated by European affairs and interests. Behind Hobsbawm’s coin- workings of the Holy Spirit, the Priory Church seeks to be an ongoing place of welcome and a continuing source of strength to age is his insight that the catastrophic conflict which began a hundred years the community in which it is set and to all those who seek ago this month resulted in new political, economic, religious, and cultural worship, privacy, prayer or fellowship within its walls. trajectories unforeseeable in 1914. Their consequence was the hastening of

The Church Office an irrevocable shift in the balance of global power and influence away from , BD23 6AL Europe, whose leading nations had become sclerotically complacent about 01756 710238 their role in world affairs. We continue to live in the path of those trajecto- [email protected] ries. The The Rectory, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL By Armistice Day in November 1918 around three quarters of a million UK 01756 710326 soldiers had been killed in action and over one and a half million had been [email protected] wounded; there were just fifty three civil in and Wales SUNDAY which had no need of a Memorial to men who had died in the conflict. The 0800 Holy Communion hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of ‘the war to end war’ on 04 August 0915 Liquid Family Worship First Sunday of month 1914 has prompted renewed debate about the military justification for the 1030 Sung ’s entry into the conflict, a debate which in turn has raised 1830 Evening Prayer (said) Summer months questions about how (and indeed if) we should commemorate the beginning of the war, and other key anniversaries over the next four years. 1630 Evening Prayer (said) Winter months WEDNESDAY For Christians this debate poses particular questions. Our theological re- sponse might well begin with the Eucharist. Each time we gather around the 1000 Holy Communion Lord’s Table we commemorate Jesus’s agonising death. But our commemo- 1845 Choir Practice ration is transformed by our belief that Jesus’s death was followed by his resurrection, and that this marked the possibility of a new beginning for the All regular services are according to the rite of the Book of Common Prayer whole of humanity. Perhaps Christians should see in any commemoration of (BCP), except for the Family service, an informal service for young and old. the outbreak of the First World War an opportunity to offer that possibility WEDDINGS and BAPTISMS: By arrangement via the Church Office afresh to a world in which the open wounds caused by military conflict con- tinue to fester. In doing so, we are able both to honour the personal sacrifice  Bishop , Bishop for the Ripon Episcopal Area of the new of those who fought in what was believed by most people at the time to be diocese (and therefore our Area Bishop) will be presiding and preach- a necessary cause, and to proclaim in our own generation the Good News of ing at a Festival Eucharist on Sunday 07 September. We shall be ob- the reconciling love of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. serving the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (which actually falls on 08 September), one of our patron saints. Bishop With my very best wishes, James will be dedicating at this Eucharist the statue of Mary which was commissioned some years ago and which will stand on the north side of the sanctuary.  The practice of lay people bringing up, during the Offertory, the ele-

ments of bread and wine to be consecrated by the president is an Rector’s Notes ancient one, and the worldwide Church has always recognised its  Further to my letter this month, there will be a short service at the spiritual and symbolic significance. During August I would like to in- Priory on Sunday 03 August at 18.30 on the eve of the centenary of troduce this practice at the Sung Eucharist on Sundays. There is no the outbreak of hostilities in 1914. The service will be one of reflec- special qualification for this role: I hope and pray that all of you will tion, and prayer for God’s mercy, protection, and peace. I commend respond positively if asked to participate in the Eucharist in this way. this to you all as an appropriate way of marking this solemn anniver-  Please note that Harvest Festival will be celebrated this year on Sun- sary. day 28 September. The Harvest Supper will take place in the Village  The president and preacher at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday 03 Au- Hall on Friday 26 September. gust will be Canon Wendy Wilby. Until her retirement last year, Wendy  We are extremely grateful indeed to Anne Lloyd who, at very short was Precentor and Residentiary Canon at Bristol Cathedral. Our notice, undertook to coordinate the catering for the Party on preacher on Sunday 24 August will be the Revd Lesley Ashton, Honor- Sunday 13 July. Thanks are due, too, to all those who answered ary Assistant Priest in the Fountains Group of parishes. Until recently Anne’s request for contributions. Lesley was Vicar of St Mary’s, Hawksworth Wood, in .  After thirty four years as the Priory verger, Joe Pickersgill has decided  In advance of the Bolton Abbey Summer Fête at the end of the month, that it is the right time for him to step down from the role. There will I am glad to take this opportunity to thank, in advance, all those be a formal presentation to Joe at a Sunday Sung Eucharist in due whose efforts will make this such a splendid occasion for the whole course, but meanwhile I want to put on record the gratitude of the community. whole Priory community for Joe’s faithful service for over a genera-  Details of the Priory Autumn Talks have been finalised and may be tion as well as my personal thanks to Joe for all the support he has found later in the magazine. The focus this year is very much on the shown me since I arrived last year. The Standing Committee has Church’s practical response to those in need, and I hope that you will agreed that Tony Cantlow be appointed acting verger until a perma- support these talks enthusiastically. After some thought, we have nent appointment can be made. decided to move all the talks to the Village Hall this year, as it pro- vides both safer access on dark evenings, and better facilities. PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL – 19 June 2014 people the ruins, has come up with a solution for rainy days. He has pre- pared a computer presentation so that if the weather is inclement, visitors We are pleased to report that some of our long-term plans have either come can see the ruins from the shelter of the Boyle Room. to fruition or are on the point of doing so. The former oil tank storehouse has now been prepared for use as a general store so we can hope to see Liz Higgins PCC Secretary some clutter disappearing soon. We have planning permission for the long- ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY MEETS POPE FRANCIS IN ROME awaited toilets (hooray!) and will soon be able to put the work out to tender. Thanks to Paul Middleton’s talents our website can now be accessed and is In their second meeting within eighteen months, Pope Francis and Arch- winning praise from official quarters. Now we’re poised to choose new light- bishop Justin Welby recently recommitted themselves resolutely to the ing as the bulbs we have used in the past are no longer available. struggle against modern slavery and human trafficking. Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin also spoke about areas in conflict and how churches The Rector reminded us that the Priory serves a parish and that our mission around the globe are called by Christ, our reconciler, to act as peacemakers. includes four aspects: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The They described their Christian passion for peace-making in places torn interior of the church should show signs of this (like the food boxes in the apart by war, and pledged their ongoing commitment to act as agents of tower) so that visitors realise it is not just an ancient monument. reconciliation and restorative justice. The Special Events team are so far ahead of themselves that not only have Parish Pump they already booked some concerts for 2015, but some for 2016 as well! Preparations for the Fete go on apace and Andy and Lucy Carr have come FIRST FOR PRIORY SIDESMEN? up with a new attraction for the children (of any age): a Human Fruit Ma- On Sunday 12 July, the Rector read the banns for Paul Eggleston and Elea- chine. Look out for it on the day. nor Wallbank. Their wedding is in August. Eleanor officiated as a sidesman Revd John and Rita Bennett deserve our thanks and congratulations for the at this service and what made this an intriguing and memorable event was way they have run such a successful ‘Open the Book’ course at the Boyle that her grandmother, Barbara Hey, and her Churchwarden grandfather, and Petyt School. Each year more children have asked to take part— Matt Hey were her fellow sidesmen. This has to be a first in Priory history? eighteen this year – which is about a third of the whole school. This has meant that the Bennetts have managed to find a winning formula to cater for a wide age range. CHANGES TO THE MAGAZINE

Some visitors who had expressed an interest in St were delighted Over the next few months you will notice some changes in the format of the when they met our knowledgeable guide, David Mosley. The leader of the magazine. We are using new technology to change the way we present the group declared himself to be Abbot John Bede, the founder of a new Order articles and layout. This will enable us to use photographs and improved of St Cuthbert. David, an enthusiastic Anglo-Saxonist, had gone armed with graphics. The Parish Magazine will also be available every month on the a 7th century coin, an Anglo-Saxon brooch and a small buckle from the same Priory website. period. The visitors were thrilled to be able to handle artefacts from the age Editor of their revered saint. Another guide, Malcolm Parsons, who loves showing DAVID CLARKE RIP things electrical in friends’ houses was established in Athens too. Always practical, always happy to help, fitting alarm systems, painting, laying car- David was born in Dagenham in December 1930 and his first 20 years were pets, David would turn his hand to anything. On family occasions David spent living in the South. He had two sisters, Eileen and Margaret, and their would always have his camera. In pre-digital days he would often have more childhood was punctuated with day-trips to Southend and London. World than one camera! War II disrupted many families, but David's parents chose not to evacuate, the whole family sleeping in the downstairs back room instead of the night- David had a selfless approach to life and his largely unsung and diverse ac- raid shelter. tivities sprang from his faith and his need to serve in many different ways; he was always willing to help. His faith was not something he shouted On leaving school at 14, David was employed initially, on 30 shillings per about, but was manifestly present in the way he conducted himself. The week, by Alexander Gibbs Engineering Group to assess bomb damage and Church that he attended as a boy was the one that he and Nora attended monitor where V1 flying bombs and V2 rockets landed in London. National after they married, the first of many they served. They were guiding and Service intervened, taking David to the RAF, to and to Nora. They working in the Priory until just two days before David died. met at a bus stop. It is not clear whether David needed to catch the same bus into Leeds everyday, but the result was that they married on 17Ju- David's many experiences have stretched all the way from assessing bomb ly 1954. damage in post-WWII London, to faithfully guiding visitors around the ruins of Bolton Abbey, designing and installing lighting and electrical systems in David’s final 20 years were spent in the North, retiring in 1995. Before this, international airports across the world. he and Nora lived in four countries and on two continents. Early in his ca- reer David was posted to the Nairobi office, where they both moved, suppos- Nora has spoken of how they enjoyed a full and often exciting life together. edly for an initial two months. They returned three years later via a train They have been wonderful partners, each supporting and caring for the oth- to Mombasa, a ship to Venice and train to London. For 10 years they then er. In all the time they have had together, Nora and David shared more expe- lived in Hockley in Essex, but in 1970 David was transferred to Athens to riences than most people. David led a fascinating, fun filled, and happy life head up the Electrical and Mechanical Department. In the next 23 years Da- and we are privileged to have known him. vid travelled extensively, from Greece to the Middle East and Africa, and Andrew Long (Nephew) was responsible for the electrical designs for new airports in Tripoli, Nairobi, Bahrain, Doha, Abidjan, Dubai & Gaborone. He worked on new buildings in Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Lisbon and in new townships in Botswana, Jordan BERT AND MARY CHANDLER and Oman. These projects involved extensive design work, drawings, and The editorial team wish to express their regrets on hearing of the deaths of documentation. Bert and Mary Chandler. Bert was responsible for the drawing on the cover Having David and Nora living in Athens gave the family back home an op- of the Parish Magazine. Obituaries for Bert and Mary will appear in next portunity for an exciting first holiday abroad! They were the perfect hosts. month’s Parish Magazine. David and Nora were involved in all kinds of activities, often revolving around the Church. Their wonderful hospitality, and the interest and care for people they encountered in Greece and Africa led to some very im- portant and long-standing friendships. David's reputation for fixing all

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY THE AUTUMN TALKS PRIORY CHURCH 2014 BOLTON ABBEY FAITH ON THE STREET

THE WEDNESDAY NIGHTERS For our Autumn Talks this year, we explore how the churches are reaching Wednesdays at 19.30, Bolton Abbey Village Hall out to the needs of our communities right at the 'sharp end', and have re- The Wednesday Nighters recommence on Wednesday 3 September when cruited speakers who are intimately involved with very practical mission, Gordon and Anne Sharp will present part two of ‘Spellbound by Places in both locally and nationally. All the talks will take place in the Village Hall the West Riding’. The meeting on October 1 will be given by Michael Savage and start at 7.00 pm on the following dates:- entitled ‘Charles Rennie MacKintosh: The Scottish Architect.’ Thursday 25 September Light refreshments are served after the meeting; entrance is free, and we Help on the Streets hold a raffle to cover costs. If you would like to help with teas or bring a cake please have a word with Margaret Cody 01756 710587. Eileen Appleby (Project Coordinator, Skipton Street Angels) THE BEAMSLEY BOYLE & PETYT PRIMARY SCHOOL Thursday 16 October Saturday 13 September at 14.00. Food Banks 34th Harvest Show Lisa Holmes (Lead Minister, Skipton Baptist Everyone welcome. Cream Tea - Cake & Produce stall - Face painting Church - who originally set up the local food bank) Games - Stalls – Raffle – Tombola - Bouncy Slide & lots more…. and Lucy Irven (Food Bank Manager)

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

Friday 26 September, Bolton Abbey Village Hall Thursday 13 November

HARVEST SUPPER Church Action on Poverty

Friday 26 September, Bolton Abbey Village Hall Andy Thomas (Director,CAP)

We are looking for someone to oversee the organisation of a simple Harvest Supper . Helpers are also required. Please contact the Church Office 01756 710238 if you can help. Do come and learn more about these topical and sometime controversial areas of activity. HARVEST FESTIVAL Mike Vineall Sunday 28th September AUGUST 19.30 Priory Concert, The Aire Valley Singers 2 Saturday 14.00 Celebrity Organist Recital in the Priory 6 Saturday 09.00 Group meeting for those wishing to 3 SUNDAY TRINITY 7 be married at the Priory 09.15 Liquid Family Service 14.00 Marriage of Alistair Brownlee & 6 Wednesday The Transfiguration of Our Lord Helen Wood 9 Saturday 09.00 Group meeting for those wishing to 7 SUNDAY TRINITY 12 be married at the Priory 09.15 Liquid Family Service 14.00 Marriage of David Lawton & 11 Thursday 09.00 Friends’ Visit to Holker Hall Sarah Vasis 13 Saturday Heritage Open Day 19.30 Boyle & Petyt fund raising concert 13.00 Marriage of James Selbie & 10 SUNDAY TRINITY 8 Anna Crenell 16 Saturday 13.00 Marriage of Paul Eggleston & 14.00 Boyle & Petyt Harvest Show Eleanor Wallbank 14 SUNDAY TRINITY 13 17 SUNDAY TRINITY 9 Heritage Open Day

23 Saturday 12.30 Marriage of Adam Haller & Helen Ashurst 24 SUNDAY TRINITY 10 FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 16.00 Fete marquees to be erected HOLY BAPTISM 25 Monday 14.00 Bolton Abbey Fete June 8 Freddie Francis 28 Thursday 19.30 PCC 30 Saturday 12.00 Marriage of Dean Holmes & MARRIAGE SERVICES Gemma Pickles June 7 Simon Falconer & Caroline Reid 14.00 Marriage of James Lister & Suzanne Coates June 14 David Boothman & Iris Boyle 31 SUNDAY TRINITY 11 June 21 Adam Dale & Helena Platt

SEPTEMBER June 28 Ben Redhead & Naomi Littlefair 1 Monday 13.00 Friends of Bolton Priory Committee James Oddy & Kirsty Hodgson Meeting FUNERAL SERVICE 3 Wednesday 19.30 The Wednesday Nighters 5 Friday 12.00 Blessing for David Freeman & June 8 Stanley Hendley Sian Freeman

BOLTON ABBEY FÊTE

Bank Holiday Monday 25th August

THE 101st EDITION OF LE TOUR DE FRANCE

Le Tour de France, described as the world`s greatest cycle race, where mil- lions of fans line the roadside to support the riders, was this year held by invitation in Britain over three days, each in a different part of the country, but the first two days were held in Yorkshire!

Gary Verity, ‘Chief Executive Welcome Yorkshire’ said, ‘We are honoured to have been chosen to stage the Grand Départ of the 2014 Tour de France, and we are content that the riders will find our spectacular scenery both challenging and exhilarating.’ Millions of Yorkshire men, women and chil- dren turned out to cheer on the riders as they passed through the city streets and country lanes to give the Tour de France the warmest of wel- We are appealing for items for ALL the stalls listed below. We need your help to make this our most profitable Fete yet! All donations can be left in the Church Office comes. except books which we would appreciate being put in the Boyle Room - key in the The tour started in Leeds , where 230,000 people descended on the city cen- office or Church. Thank you. tre, before pausing at Harewood House and then proceeding via Skipton If you would like to help on the day or need further information about items being collect- through the Yorkshire Dales, Kettlewell, Bainbridge, Reeth, Leyburn, Mas- ed, please ring the stallholder. ham, Ripon and Harrogate.

Books Barry Cody 01756-710587 The roads along the route were totally closed to traffic, and this tour passed Bottles Sandra and Norman Stubbs 01943-463332 through the Yorkshire Dales National Park where, I imagine, travelling at Cakes Tina Butler 01756-710280 significant speeds, the riders could not have had much chance to admire or Children's Toys Carrie and Ben Bridgen 01943-609657 enjoy the countryside and wildlife! Rectory Garden Teas Diana Parsons 01943-600603 Jams and Preserves Susan Neal 07855-167602 Much concentration of spectators occurred at such Yorkshire landmarks as Ladies’ Accessories Ann Lloyd 01535-273079 the ‘Cote de Buttertubs’, with several thousands watching them scale the Tombola Anna and Chris Wray 01943-602363 steep climb, jostling for better places, and taking the full width of the roads. Craft Stall Val Middleton 01943-430654 Sadly the British favourite to win on the first day, Mark Cavendish, crashed Bric-a-Brac Margaret Cody 01756-710587 only half a mile from the finish in Harrogate, which he admitted later was his Man) … I was sure I had found a little bit of heaven that day. own fault when trying to find an opening to sprint to the finish. Clare Murgatroyd A local legend, 83 year old Brian Robinson, the Yorkshire man who became LE TOUR DE FRANCE—GRASSINGTON the very first Briton to win a stage of the world famous cycle race, was in- strumental in persuading the Tour to break new ground and start in its most Many thousands of people flocked to Yorkshire for this amazing spectacle northerly point ever. and it was thrilling to see so many enjoying themselves and really getting into the spirit of the event. Individuals, communities and organisations in This was a sporting event, the biggest ever staged in Yorkshire, and each the area worked so hard to make the cyclists and visitors welcome. We and every spectator, either on the roadside, or watching on television, was watched the cyclists flash past only half a mile from our village preceded by left completely enraptured. the entourage of publicity caravans. It was worth every moment of the two Our beautiful COUNTY has done itself proud once again. hour build up.

John Sheard The cyclists themselves must have been deafened by the cheering crowds and probably missed a lot of the sights we were treated to during the televi- ‘SO GOOD IT CAME TWICE’—ADDINGHAM sion coverage. This was Addingham’s slogan for what turned out to be a fine carnival at- It was certainly hailed as a massive success and the estimate is, more than mosphere. From painted ducks on the road, to ‘high 5s’ with police motor one million spectators lined the route on the first day alone. Day Two saw cyclists and to be within touching distance of some of the best cyclists in Le Tour pass very close to The Priory on its way back to Addingham and the world, a weekend to remember for villagers and visitors alike. beyond. Vive Le Tour de France! Richard and Jean Bull Lyn Bartlett TOUR DE FRANCE—HARROGATE JUST A NORMAL DAY—ILKLEY For a few days before the big day in Harrogate you could feel the tension A grey morning, tension palpable, bags packed to cater for every possible building for the TDF… white lines freshly painted…gazebos erected…barriers weather condition and appetite…and only 5 minutes from home. Here we up…scores of policemen on motorbikes...helicopters overhead…TV trucks stand…and sit. Three generations, anticipating Yorkshire’s glorious moment arriving…grandstands being built…lawns mowed…hanging baskets watered… in the sun. Right on cue the clouds part and…whoosh, a blur of bicycles social media going mad…David Beckham seen in Betty’s and Valley Gar- pass in a heartbeat. Bravo les gars! Bravo Yorkshire! dens! The Allen Family And what a great day it was too…with the sun shining I found myself on the balcony at the Yorkshire Hotel with a view of the last 200 metres of the race…the roar of the crowd coming up Parliament Street was incredible and worth the wait. And yes, we had politicians and royalty there but I was standing on the balcony next to TV presenter George Clarke (Restoration MAGAZINE ARCHIVES THE PRIORY CONCERT SERIES 2014 100 YEARS AGO AUGUST 1914 Music Makers from Yorkshire ‘War’ It is not often that we touch upon public affairs in our Parish Maga- zine, but we cannot but feel grave anxiety at the great shadow cast over our land by the real danger of civil strife in Ireland. This strife may involve the whole three kingdoms and shake the very Empire to its foundations. Are we Friday 5 September 7.30 pm to sit idle then and do nothing for our country? No! We must do what we can AIRE VALLEY SINGERS as Christians. If prayer be the power that we believe it to be, then let us one and all use that power. Let us go to Almighty God every day and ask him to hold the passions of men in check, to give calmness and wisdom to our Rul- ers, preserve the peace of our land and in his infinite wisdom bring good out of the present evil.

BLIND DESCENT – SURVIVING ALONE AND BLIND ON MOUNT EVEREST

By Brian Dickinson, IVP, £10

Former Navy rescue swimmer Brian Dickenson was roughly 1000 feet from Formed in 1971 by David Bryan, they are a 30 plus voice Chamber Choir the summit of Mount Everest – also known as the ‘death zone’ – when his from Shipley conducted by Barbara Bancroft. A much travelled choir in their Sherpa became ill and had to turn back. Brian decided to risk carrying on, and four hours later solo summited the highest peak in the world. But on his time, with competition successes in France and England. descent his vision blurred… This is the story of his descent from 29,035 feet, Tickets at £10 each are available from Colin Crabtree, 01756 710586, or at low on oxygen and snow blind, with only his Navy survival training, instinct the door on the night. and faith to help him. Concerts kindly sponsored by Parish Pump

JUNE 2014 STATISTICS

The average weekly attendance at all Sunday services was 129, and there were 40 attendees at the monthly Liquid Family Service. Average weekly receipts to the Priory from all services including planned giving but exclud- Kirbys Solicitors of Harrogate have been conducting legal business across Yorkshire ing reclaimable tax was £1,318. for nearly 250 years. With decades of dedication to perfecting the art of law, the firm

offers an ensemble of specialist solicitors providing well founded advice on a full SEPTEMBER PARISH MAGAZINE DEADLINE range of legal services including estate planning, property, commercial, litigation Can we please have any copy for the September Magazine by August 11, to and family law all at good value for money. We are pleased to be able to sponsor the the Editor or Church Office? Priory Concert Series. ECCLESIASTICAL POLITICS. but a generous donation to the Pope and the fact that the King was once more in favour soon overcame this minor problem. A recent service provided an interesting reminder of an Archbishop of Can- terbury, of an Archbishop of York and of the ecclesiastical turmoil that pre- Once more, de Grey proved to be an excellent Archbishop. The province vailed at a time when the nave of the Priory was being built in the 13th cen- was well run, the clergy were carefully supervised and he was responsible tury. for the completion of the south transept at York and for purchasing Thorpe St. Andrew (Bishopthorpe). But despite his opposition to nepotism, two of In 1205 King John nominated John de Grey, Bishop of Norwich and one of his nephews became Canons and one became Dean. One, indeed, nearly the few people he trusted, for the See of Canterbury. Because the election became Archbishop – but that post went to a slightly more distant relative. was disputed, the matter was referred to Rome where the Pope chose to consecrate his own candidate, the eminent theologian Stephen Langton. So when you look at the effigy above the This precipitated a clash between the King and the Pope which went on for lamp bracket on the east pillar of the north eight years. Langton and the monks from Canterbury were exiled, Church aisle (highlighted left), think of the great Pri- funds were appropriated, the country was placed under interdict, the barons mate of England it commemorates; and when were in revolt and John de Grey – one of only two bishops still legitimately you look at the division of the Bible into chap- in office - fled to Ireland to escape the duty of promulgating Papal edicts. ters, which he devised, or sing the hymn Eventually, in 1213, the King of France was ordered to depose King John. ‘Come Holy Spirit come’, which he wrote, re- But John, with great cunning, turned the tables on all his enemies by offer- member the Primate of All England who helped to lay the foundations of ing his submission to the Pope. England thus became a fief of the Holy See, democracy. and the Pope supported his (now) faithful vassal by excommunicating the MP barons. Langton, who refused to publish the edict, was suspended and John de Grey was sent to Rome to apologise for his part in the affair. He was offered the See of Durham as a consolation prize – but died before he ARE YOU LEFT-HANDED? reached home. August 13 is Left Handers’ Day. There are a lot of famous left-handed celeb- Langton proved to be an exemplary Archbishop, carefully resisting exploita- rities, including Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Angelina Jolie, President Obama, tion by the Pope, the King and the barons and playing a major part in the Prince William and Sir Paul McCartney. (In fact, Sir Paul McCartney found it preparation of Magna Carta. But a further crisis was looming, for after the so hard to learn to play the guitar in a right-handed way that he reversed the death of the Archbishop of York in 1215, Simon, brother of Stephen Langton, order of the strings.) On a more serious note, Left Handers’ Day aims to pro- was nominated. Unable to tolerate the appointment of ‘the brother of my mote awareness of the difficulties left handed people can face. And at the most bitter enemy’, John nominated his own candidate, Walter, nephew of Left Handers’ Day website you can celebrate and embrace your left side on John de Grey. Walter had had a meteoric rise to ecclesiastical power, for August 13! after being rejected at Lichfield he had become (a mere two years earlier) Parish Pump Bishop of Worcester. The Chapter at York declared that he was ‘illiterate’, INAUGURATION OF THE DIOCESE OF LEEDS ( AND THE DALES) - 8 June 2014 PRIORY DIRECTORY

On a hot Sunday afternoon three thousand took shelter beneath a large tree Rector The Revd Simon Cowling 01756-710326 near the West Doors of . The queue moved Hon Assistant The Revd James Turnbull inside to be seated by 3.15 pm for a Service of Holy Clergy The Revd John Bennett The Revd Christopher Armstrong Communion, Inauguration of the Diocese of Leeds and Church Office Margaret Cody 01756-710238 the Confirmation of the Election of the Right Reverend Churchwardens Paul Middleton 01943-430654 Nicholas Baines as Bishop of Leeds. The cool atmos- Matthew Hey 07702-555339 phere of the Minster was most welcoming. Music, played Deputy Churchwardens Joe Pickersgill 01756-710630 Colin Crabtree 01756-710586 by representatives from the Cathedrals of Wakefield, PCC Secretary Liz Higgins 01943-607525 Bradford, Ripon and York Minster, and hymns preceded PCC Treasurer Michael Heatley 01423-509629 the start at 4pm. Gift Aid Norman Stubbs 01943-463332 Director of Music Tim Raymond 01943-607252 The Service was a blend of processional ceremony, solemnity and the legal Works Committee Matthew Hey 07702-555339 processes of confirmation and affirmation. Contributions from the choirs Deanery Synod Andrew Hartley 01943-600645 provided a musical feast. Mingled with a pageant of colour and brief lighter Norman Stubbs 01943-463332 Tony Cantlow 01756-700254 hearted moments we laughed, we applauded and, on command, we shouted Diocesan Synod Andrew Hartley 01943-600645 ‘a la mode Sentamu’. Hymns to the tunes of ‘On Ilkla’ Mooar Baht T’at’ and Acting Verger Tony Cantlow 01756-700254 ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ were included. Archbishop Sentamu addressed the Sacristan Jennifer Hardaker congregation with an amusing explanation of how the new Diocese has Chalicists’ Rota Mike Vineall 01756-753013 Liquid Worship Judith Schofield 01756-720065 evolved; he felt ‘there has been some confusion’. The logistics of the Com- Electoral Roll Rosemary Murgatroyd 01943-880091 munion were seamless, served simultaneously in all corners of the vast Child Protection Libby Packett 01943-817450 Minster. Before the new Bishop of Leeds closed the service he was present- Disabled Representative Graham Dingle 01274-565760 ed with a Bible and a framed letter of congratulations from the Queen. Sidesmen’s Rota Stephen Murgatroyd 01943-880091 Flower Rota Lorna Freegard 01943-607907 In contrast to the heat of the day, when the West Doors were swung open Guides’ Rota Liz Higgins 01943-607525 for a photoshoot a storm was in progress with torrential rain. Welcome, Betty Nelmes 01943-602391 Cleaning Rota Andrew Wade 01943-862614 Bishop of Leeds, to the weather in West Yorkshire and The Dales! Individual Magazine Editor Val Middleton 01943-430654 picnics, courtesy of Morrisons, were to be eaten at the end of the Service. 2 The Haywain, Ilkley, LS29 8SL It was an honour and a pleasure to have attended this ceremony, an experi- [email protected] Magazine Deputy Editor Judith Allen 01943-434434 ence to wonder at and hold forever. A service booklet can be seen in the Magazine Advertising Andrew Hartley 01943-816363 Church Office. Magazine Distribution Betty Nelmes 01943-602391 Priory Friends Andrew Hartley 01943-600645 Michael Neal www.prioryfriends.org.uk