The Parish Magazine July/August 2013 Summer issue
the church of st andrew, SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF CHARVIL, SONNING and sonning eye Church of St Andrew Serving Sonning, Charvil & Sonning Eye 2 The Parish Magazine Contents, services & registers 3 Contents St Andrew’s services Sunday 7 July Every Wednesday July/August 2013 ——8.00am Holy Communion — 8.30am Morning Prayer the vicar’s letter, 5 ——10.30am Family Service with — 10.00am Holy Communion in Parish noticeBoard Baptisms the St Sarik Room — Confirmation, 7 ——6.30pm Holy Communion with — Evening services during August, 7 prayers for healing Monthly at Sunrise of Sonning — Christian Aid Week, 7 MONDAY: 1 JULY & 12 AUGUST — Churchwatch, 7 Sunday 14 July — 11.00am Holy Communion — For your prayers, 7 ——8.00am Holy Communion — World War I stories, 7 ——10.30am Parish Eucharist with — Ringing for the Queen, 8 Sunday Club — New Marriage Care head, 8 ——6.30pm Evening Prayer with From the registers — From the Organ Bench, 8 hymns BAPTISMS features — 2 June, Benjamin David Philip Irwin — Gift Aid, 11 Sunday 21 July — 2 June, Luke Enock — From the editor’s desk, 11 ——8.00am Holy Communion — 2 June, Matthew Enock — Love Parks Week & walks, 12 ——10.30am Family Communion — 2 June, Elodie May Johnson — Sports England cricket grant, 13 followed by celebratory drinks — 16 June, Elijah Cyrus Blozon Bell — Filmed in Sonning for BBC, 13 for the Vicar’s 40th Birthday — 400 year Sunninge survey, 15 ——6.30pm Choral Evensong WEDDINGS — Dreamflight, 16 — 1 June, Thomas Albert Mckenzie — Front cover competition, 17 Sunday 28 July and Sharon Amanda Hutton-Young around the villages ——8.00am Holy Communion — 14 June, James Michael Coleman — Sonning Floral Society, 19 ——10.30am Parish Eucharist with and Emma Louise Williams — Summer drinks party, 19 Sunday Club — 15 June, Matthew John Burnett — Reading East Probus Club, 19 ——6.30pm Evening Prayer with and Amy Clara Biart — Bel Canto summer concert, 19 hymns — 15 June, Christopher Ian Hooley — Sonning CE School, 19 and Caroline Elizabeh Shuff — Sonning Glebe WI, 19 Sunday 4 August — 22 June, James Michael Logan — Cheeky Monkey Tea Party, 19 ——8.00am Holy Communion and Charlotte Jane Mortlock — Sonning Village Show, 21 ——10.30am Family Service with — 22 June, Benjy Grady Stewart — Reading Maiden Erlegh Rotary, 21 Baptisms Grainger and Amyjo Elizabeth Drew — Sonning Art Group, 21 ——6.30pm BCP Said Evening — 29 June, Nicholas Ray Lambourne — IF, 21 Prayer, no sermon and Shelley Joanne Wilde regular features — 29 June, Matthew James — Dr Simon Ruffle writes, 23 Sunday 11 August Hutchins and Katy Jane Dodd — Local organisations, 23 ——8.00am Holy Communion ——10.30am Parish Eucharist — Recipe of the month, 25 FUNERALS — Open Doors, 25 ——6.30pm BCP Said Evening — 23 May, Tony Emms — Poetry corner, 25 Prayer, no sermon — 11 June, Ronald Greenwood — Book review, 24 — 14 June, Robert Bradberry — Gardening tips July/August, 27 Sunday 18 August — Health & beauty, 27 ——8.00am Holy Communion diary dates children’s fun page, 29 ——10.30am Family Communion 20 September ——6.30pm BCP Said Evening Parish contacts — Friends of St Andrew’s Quiz and Prayer, no sermon — St Andrew’s contacts, 30 Curry from the Ivy 6 October — Parish Magazine contacts, 30 Sunday 25 August — Harvest Supper — Jubilee Hall information, 30 ——8.00am Holy Communion 2 November — Friends of St Andrew’s Winter EDITORIAL DEADLINE ——10.30am Parish Eucharist Fayre Editorial deadline, September issue: ——6.30pm BCP Said Evening 30 November 12 noon, Saturday 10 August Prayer, no sermon — St Andrew’s Night Quiz 1 December FRONT COVER picture — Patronal Festival and Pub A door of reflection by David Woodward Reception 4 The Parish Magazine
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Dear friends, Thanks to mobile phones, instant messaging, pagers, voice mail, and satellite hook-ups, the whole world seems to know each other’s business within minutes of any event. Most people now seem to have wireless umbilical cords. In the 19th century, when letter writing was both a cultural mandate and an art-form, separated family members, business partners, missionaries, or soldiers might have written faithfully every day. But it could be weeks, even months and sometimes years before the intended actually received their messages. Yet whatever the distance or however primitive the communications technology, there has always been one historical constant: the comfort of prayer, the solace of frequent and lengthy contact with God on behalf of those so far away. Before instant messaging and email, people of faith kept in touch with the whole world by keeping in touch with God. Knowing that God was hearing the prayers of loved ones far away made the traveller, the soldier and the missionary feel closer and in communication with those at home. When Jesus was the most stressed, the most pressurized by the crowds, the most frustrated by his disciples’ ignorance, the most abused by the sinfulness and cruelty of humanity; that’s when he found the most time for prayer. He knew that it was only in prayer, only in that intimate communication with the Creator of the Universe, that he could find the strength and peace his soul yearned for. Why is it then that we tend to see prayer not as a first course of action, but as the last straw we grasp at in desperation when all our fix-it plans have unraveled? How many times have you heard, ‘All I can do is pray’? Prayer isn’t a last resort. Prayer is a first resort. Prayer isn’t the least you can do. It’s the most you can do. Prayer is the most powerful thing you can do. Somebody once said that leadership determines the direction of the church; structure determines the size of the church; relationships determine the morale of the church; the personnel determine the potential of the church; but prayer determines the effectiveness of the church. Then why don’t we pray? The highest privilege ever afforded to humans is the power of prayer. The most powerful force accessible to each of us is the potential of prayer. The greatest longing in the heart of God is to talk to his children. Nothing is impossible to those who pray. Every sin is forgiven, every stain is washed clean, all guilt diminished to those who pray. So why don’t we? Everyone can pray, the young, the old, the rich, the poor, the strong, the weak, the child, the aged, the sinner, the prisoner, in any nation, in any language, all can pray. Why don’t you give it a try? Best wishes, Jamie 6 The Parish Magazine
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Evensong in August There will be a short, said service using BCP Evening Prayer with no sermon during the month of August.
Christian Aid £650 was raised in church collections during Christian Aid Week. The proceeds of the harvest appeal will also be given to this worthy charity.
Churchwatch We are keen to get some more volunteers to help keep the church open for visitors. Sessions are either from 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm (BST) and 11am-12pm or 12pm-3pm in winter hours. Please speak with Mark Jordan, churchwarden, if you would like to find out more.
For your prayers during July and August — All those getting married at St Andrew’s Church Picture: Tom Farncombe — The Police and those who work to keep our country safe Churchwatch: Summer sun shines — Charvil and Sonning Borough Councillors through the stained glass windows of — Plans for a new building for the Sunday Club St Andrew’s Church.
The WWI memorial in St Andrew’s.
Do you have a story to tell? Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. If you have a story about the impact of the Bible, prayer or Christian faith on those who served in, and lived during World War I, then an organisation called HOPE would like to hear from you. HOPE supports UK churches in their work in their parishes. Email your stories to: [email protected] 8 The Parish Magazine The Queen, and Jean, honoured with quarter peal celebrations The St Andrew’s bell ringers have recently organised two pieces of a belated celebration of the 80th be up the tower in time to ring the ringing for special celebrations. birthday of Jean Busby. It was the happy couple out of the church. She same as Jean rang in her first quarter has been choir secretary for many On 2 June at St Andrew’s there peal in 1947. Jean rang the bells at years. was a special ringing to mark the St Andrew’s as a teenager and is New ringers are always welcome Coronation of the Queen. Before still singing in the church choir. She and there are a lot of experienced the evening service a continuous started ringing at the age of 12 years ringers to help training beginners. ringing called a quarter peal was and had to stand on box when doing If you are interested in gentle, rung. It comprised 1,288 changes of so. Her father was tower foreman sociable exercise, and maintaining Grandsire Triples in 49 minutes. The and Jean helped to teach new a centuries old tradition, please ringers were: ringers. There are two framed peal contact the tower captain Pam — 1. Lavinia Sullivan, Wargrave boards in the tower with Jean’s first Elliston 969 5967 or vice-captain Rob — 2. Pam Elliston, Sonning quarter peal, and a double quarters Needham 926 7724. — 3. Jenny Page, Caversham rung for her 21st birthday, as well — 4. Sue Davenport, Wokingham as a photograph of the ringers with New head for Woodley — 5. Andrew Elliston, Sonning Jean as the only woman with all the — 6. Ken Baker, Whitchurch men. Marriage Care centre — 7. Simon Milford, Sonning Jean also joined the choir when Marriage Care, a national charity — 8. Keith Vernon, Reading she was 12. When she sang at with a branch in Woodley, has a new Another Grandsire Triples quarter weddings she would slip out towards head of centre, Sue Thomas, who is a peal was rung on Sunday 9 June as the end of the service so she could member of St Andrew’s choir. Previously, Sue was the volunteers the name of a Wiltshire village where manager at Global Hearts for he was born and where his father was From the Children, formerly Feed the vicar. His father died when he was a organ young child and he went to live with Children (UK). She is enjoying the his mother’s family near Leith Hill new challenge of working with and bench in Surrey, where he spent the rest of supporting the team of professional his life, founding the annual Leith volunteer practitioners, who provide By Hill Musical Festival in 1905 which relationship counselling and David continues to this day. marriage preparation classes. Duvall One of his earliest contributions Marriage Care was founded 60 to church music was his editorship of years ago and provides relationship On Whit Sunday we sang ‘Come down, the English Hymnal, first published counselling to couples, married O Love divine’, and St Peter’s Day in 1906. In compiling it, in addition or co-habiting, and individuals. to several of his own tunes including at the end of June is always a good Relationship counselling helps excuse to belt out ‘For all the Saints’. 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How to help your favourite From charity without giving more the If you pay tax on your income and make donations to a registered editor’s charity or a community amateur sports club it is important that you complete a Gift Aid form because your chosen charity or club will then receive from HM Revenue & Customs an extra 25 pence for every pound desk you donate. Generally charities and community amateur sports clubs In our parish we are very fortunate are receiving a total of nearly £1 billion every year through the Gift Aid to have two very successful and scheme. different types of village show. As I Gift Aid is a simple way to help your favourite charity or community write this, the Charvil fete is about amateur sports club to increase the value of the donations it receives. 10 days away and promises once At St Andrew’s Church, which is registered as a charity, we received again to be a great family event with £18,169 in Gift Aid last year, but it could have been significantly higher if fun for children of all ages. more taxpayers had taken the time to complete a Gift Aid form. So you When our next issue is published see, completing a simple Gift Aid form can make a substantial difference at the end of August, we will be to your charity, church - if it has charity status - or community amateur about 10 days away from the sports club. Sonning Village Show which is a A recent enhancement to the Gift Aid rules now means that charities more traditional country event can claim Gift Aid on up to £5,000 per year for cash donations that Gift centered on home grown produce and Aid forms have not been provided by the people making the donation. competitions such the tug-of-war While we plan to do this at St Andrew’s, there is still a substantial amount and Peg’s challenge, which began life of donations that will not receive additional Gift Aid payments that might as an egg throwing contest but more qualify. This situation will probably apply to all charities and community recently the eggs have been replaced amateur sports clubs that you make donations to, so please don’t assume with water-filled balloons. your payment automatically qualifies under this new scheme – the only The common thing between both way to be certain is to complete a form. shows is they provide venues for the If you are fortunate enough to be a higher or additional rate taxpayer, many local groups and associations then you can benefit personally from the donations you make because you to set up stalls, advertise their will be able to claim tax relief equal to the difference between the higher activities and raise funds. On page rate of tax at 40 per cent or 45 per cent and the basic rate of tax at 20 per 23 of this magazine we list about 50 cent on the total value of your donation - a total of 20 per cent and/or 25 of these local organistions and each per cent. So if £1 is donated, the ‘grossed up’ donation would be £1.25 and month more are added. If your local if you pay tax at the 40 per cent rate you could claim relief of 25 pence (20 group is not listed let me know. I am per cent of £1.25). always happy to receive your news If you are claiming tax relief on donations there are some conditions as well, and from September will be that apply and you should check these out at www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/ having more space for this purpose. gift_aid/basics.htm Although we previously decided to When it comes to Gift Aid, the key principle to remember is that if any keep the size of this magazine to 32 donor - or person connected to the donor - benefits significantly from the pages, the September issue will see a donation, then the donation will not qualify for Gift Aid. Otherwise, Gift further increase to 36. As previously, Aid can be claimed on gifts of money from individuals, sole traders or the cost of printing will be fully partnerships, in any of the following forms: covered by advertising revenues. ——cash This month our front cover shows ——cheque an unusual view of St Andrew’s ——direct debit Church, captured through the ——credit or debit card camera lens by David Woodward ——postal order who worked on the original design ——standing order or telegraphic transfer of this magzine. Now is the time for you to get your cameras or paint For full details of how the Gift Aid scheme works visit: brushes out and see what stunning or www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/gift_aid/basics.htm unusual pictures you can create - and To obtain a Gift Aid form for Sonning PCC email Richard Moore at then enter them in our front cover [email protected] or call him on: 0118 969 2588 contest. It’s open to all ages. More details can be found page 17. 12 The Parish Magazine
Charvil Country Park The River Thames at Sonning Bridge Love Parks Week 27 July — 4 August More than 30 million people in England make good use Charvil Meadows and there is a footpath link between of our parks – a tenth of us visit one daily, and more Twyford and the River Thames. than half visit one every week. Now there is even a week Because neither of the Charvil parks or the riverside to ‘celebrate’ our local parks - Love Parks Week, 27 July in Sonning have parking facilities they don’t attract large - 4 August. Locally we have Charvil Country Park and crowds of people from outside the parish, making them Charvil Meadows to love, and while Sonning does not truly local facilities. have a park, there is the recreation ground with Ali’s Pedestrian access for the Charvil Country Park is from pond and, of course, the River Thames tow path! Park Lane, Old Bath Road, Vale View and East Park Farm Certainly a daily walk in the park has been found to be Drive, while Charvil Meadows is only accessible on foot via good for your health: not only does the exercise help Old Bath Road and Edwards Road. prevent serious diseases, but it has been found that walking in green spaces can help to reduce stress (unless your dog has run off and vanished!) ... and there are more Charvil Country Park covers 75 hectares. Previously the area was gravel pits and pasture land in the flood plain of walks not to be missed the lower Loddon Valley between Twyford and Charvil. parish walkS in JULY and AUGUST It now has restored lakes, amenity and species rich Saturday 23 July. Meet 10.15am Cookham National Trust grassland, scrub, woodland, the Slade brook and the River car park GR895855. Walk via Golf Course and River Loddon. The park is rich in wildlife - its birds and wildfowl Thames 5 miles. Saturday 17 August. Meet 10.15am, Station Road, attract birdwatchers, especially in the winter and it has Wargrave, near the War Memorial. Walk via Crazies Hill. two rare plants, the Loddon Lily and Loddon Pondweed. 4½ miles, one steep hill, taken slowly. Charvil Meadows is traditionally managed land once Jean Milbourn 926 68035 used for hay cropping and grazing alongside the River Loddon and is subject to flooding. It is known for its flora free heritage walks in sonning and the diversity of its species. Walkers are welcome in Free walks during the Heritage Open Days Weekend are being held by the Sonning & Sonning Eye Society in September. Entitled, Bricks, Bishops and other Riches, we hope to reveal less familiar parts of Sonning. The walks will be on: — Thursday 12 September at 2pm — Friday 13 September at 2pm — Saturday 14 September at 11am — Sunday 15 September at 1.30pm — Sunday 15 September at 3pm Each walk is about 2 hours, as numbers are limited booking is essential. Diana Coulter 969 2132
Sign in a shop window ... We exchange everything – bicycles, washing machines, etc etc. Bring your wife along and get the deal of your life. The rare Lodden Lily Features 13 £10,000 Sports England grant won by Sonning Cricket Club Five years of hard work at Sonning Cricket Club by a Filming in Sonning for a new BBC TV wildlife programme. large number of volunteers has been rewarded with a £10,000 grant from Sports England. Ali’s Pond and local great Ali Driver, chairman of Sonning CC, said; ‘I am delighted to confirm that we have taken full advantage of our ECB Clubmark accreditation and secured a maximum £10,000 crested newts filmed for grant from Sport England’s Small Grants Programme. It will go towards much-needed new equipment, including new BBC TV wildlife series a mobile electronic scoreboard, wicket mower, a second A new BBC Television prime-time wildlife series is to bowling machine, boundary rope and winder, and a store feature Sonning’s nature reserve and the protected great to put it all in! crested newts that live in the parish. ‘When I see King George’s Field with scores of BBC Television chose to film in Sonning because of the youngsters doing practice drills in groups, qualified great community involvement in looking after the nature coaches from the club overseeing every group and brand reserve and in encouraging great crested newts in not only new bowling machines whirring away in the practice nets, publicly accessible areas but also private properties. it brings a huge sense of satisfaction. A film crew visited Ali’s Pond in early April before However, these things don’t just happen – it has taken the newts started breeding to film volunteers clearing a huge amount of work by many people over the last 5 30 wheelbarrow-loads of the invasive Australian Swamp years. These willing volunteers are too many to mention Stonecrop and to film Sonning Field pond where children but the club as a whole is extremely grateful to them all.’ from Sonning CE School were pond-dipping. And while dipping they caught some great crested newts. The crew moved on to Sonning Place where they filmed the Pead family and their artificial garden pond which also contains great crested newts that are much loved by young Thomas and Dad Adrian, but less so by mum, Vicky! Presenter, George McGavin seemed to enjoy his day out in Sonning and kept himself going with triple espressos from the Bull Inn and the film crew went away very happy despite the rather gloomy weather. The programme, which The new bowling machine in action at Sonning Cricket Club, has the working title of the Great British Wildlife Revival, is due to be broadcast in August, the precise dates were not The club also has a new first team sponsorship deal known as we went to press. with Simple Recruitment Services Ltd to complement its Even without the filming, it has been a very busy time overseas player sponsorship from Clark’s Legal LLP. at Ali’s Pond with six working parties, involving over 20 It has added the Sulhampstead Sixes trophy to the volunteers and 110 man hours of work. There has also cabinet this season and bucked the trend in amateur sport been some much-admired hedge-laying by local expert by establishing a fourth team which is playing in Division John Woodhouse that was funded by Sonning Scarecrow 4 of the Berkshire Cricket League. They got off to a good Committee and Sonning Fire Brigade Trust. start winning three out of their first five games. With six adult teams and five junior sides, the home grounds at King George’s Field and Reading Blue Coat School are a hive of activity at weekends. Recognition of Sonning’s efforts in becoming one of the best village cricket clubs around is reflected in the imminent return of the MCC for its biennial fixture. The club has provided a trophy – the David Phillips Memorial Cup - for this match which will be played this year on Wednesday 10 July, 11.30am start. Entry is free and all spectators are welcome. For more information visit: www.sonningcc.co.uk Pond dippers from Sonning CE School. 14 The Parish Magazine
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Features 15 400-year-old document gives a new insight into the history of our parish Ian Couper, a local historian researching the history of Woodley, has uncovered a previously unknown The translation of the document, Berkshire Record document at the Berkshire Record Office that gives a Office Ref D/EZ 38/1, begins thus... fascinating picture of the ‘Manor of Sunninge’ in 1611. Written in Latin, the document had not been translated In this book is contained the Survey and until Ian decided he would like to read it in English and perambulation of the manorial lands and paid translators to do the job. When the translation is tenements lying in the County of Berkshire and complete it will be lodged at the Berkshire Record Office for all to read. Cornwall which Lord James the King lately 1611, when the survey was undertaken, was a significant granted to Charles his son Prince of Wales, Duke year - it was in 1611 that King James authorised the first of Cornwall and Earl of Chester and York which English language translation of the Bible to be read in of old belonged to the Duchy of Cornwall viz. The every church in the land. Today, it is recoginised that the Manor of Sunninge lying part within the County King James Bible, that is still widely used, is the world’s of Berkshire and the manor of Blewberie which most important and life-changing book ever published. We can’t say the same about the 1611 survey of the lately were granted as above. And the manor Manor of Sunninge, but for local historians its translation of Deevers and the manor of Shippon part of into English will provide useful and fascinating reading. the Duchy of Cornwall made by John Norden The survey was carried out by John Norden for the gentleman as much by the commission of Henry owner of the manor, the eldest son of King James, Henry Frederick, the Prince of Wales. Henry died the following the late Prince as by appointment of James year and the manor was passed on to Charles, the next Fullerton, knight, supervisor general to the said in line, when he became Prince of Wales in 1618. It is Prince Charles, on various days and years. thought that it was at this time that John Norden, who had previously surveyed Windsor and the forest in 1607, produced the written copy of the survey. Charles was to become King Charles in 1625. The survey orignally contained about 90 folios WHITE MARQUEES but the document held at the Berkshire Record Office For hire contains the first 20, then there is a gap until folio 87. Nevertheless, there is so much detail in the first 20 folios to make it a fascinating read. The Manor of Sunninge covered a huge area of land bordering on Wokingham, Barkham, Sandhurst, Bagshot, towards Guildford to the east and included Hurst, Twyford and Winnersh, while in Oxfordshire it included Eye and Dunston. The survey includes details of the land, cottages, the names of tenants, rents, water and fishing rights, bridges to be repaired at the expense of the Prince of All proceeds used for funds of Wales, coppices, other manors within the boundaries of 1st Sonning Scout Group Sunninge Manor, general customs, death duties, wood burning and timber regulations, milling rights, the Suitable for all events, parties, fetes etc. treatment of widows, and of pig feeding - it seems that We Deliver, Erect, Take Down and Collect! in 1611 acorns were in short supply and because of this the tenants were not required to pay the usual rent for Suggested donation of only £175 grazing their pigs woods owned by the Prince of Wales. Discount for Registered Charities According to the ninth article of the survey, one manor within the boundaries that did not belong to the Trefor 07789 880072 Prince of Wales was the ‘rectory of Sunninge’, this was [email protected] owned by the Dean of Salisbury. 16 The Parish Magazine
A British Airways aircraft hangar at Heathrow Airport is converted into a temporary departure lounge where the children and carers meet and are entertained before being ‘marched’ to the aircaft by the Royal Welsh Regimental band. Holiday dream flight for 192 severely sick and disabled kids Thousands of severely disabled and chronically sick chlidren in need of a life-changing holiday have made trans- Atlantic trips each year since 1987. Each of the once-a-year trips have been funded solely by voluntary contributions. Charlie Dimmock, one of hundreds of This year the total cost to take 192 children to Orlando Disneyworld will be a massive £750,000. helpers who give their time for free to escort the children throughout their 10- Called Dreamflight, the charity 1987 - while others come from all equipment and services required by day holiday. raises money to hire a British walks of life including celebrities some of the most disabled or sick Airways 747 Jumbo Jet, and to fly it such a Charlie Dimmock who travels children. to Orlando where 192 children enjoy as an escort every year, and Sir Cliff Once the children have assembled a 10-day holiday in Disneyworld. Richard, the charity’s patron. Then in the departure lounge where Volunteers organise the flight, fly there are the entertainers who keep celebrities are on hand to make the aircraft, entertain and care for the children fully occupied from the them feel welcome, the parents and the children. All airport loading and start to finish. guardians leave and the helpers, who maintenance people work in their When they arrive in the US they have previously met and got to know own time for free. are joined by more volunteers who their charges, take over. The children travel in groups accompany the children on a one- The children process to the of 16, each group being assigned a to-one basis. The police in the US aircraft behind the band of the Royal doctor, and a team of nurses and give the children VIP treatment, Welsh Regiment with their goat, Entertainers ensure the party starts helpers. Many of the volunteers are closing roads normally only closed which on one ocassion added to the the moment the children arrive at the British Airways staff - it was two BA for the President, as they escort the party spirit by eating the flowers airport. staff that came up with the idea in 13 coaches needed to transfer the given to a Royal guest of honour who children and their helpers to their was there to meet the children. hotels. After he retired in 1997, Ted Ted Wallington, a member of St continued to be involved. This year Andrew’s Church, has been involved he is organising the confectionery as a volunteer since 1988 and still required for the flight and the stay in supports the project today. America. And, like hundreds of other When he first helped he worked volunteer supporters around the as an aircraft organiser at Heathrow country, he helps with fund-raising. Airport and at the end of his shift The funds come from a wide range would use his expertise and contacts of places — company sponsorships to help organise the flight. to village fetes and individuals An aircraft hangar is converted collecting in pubs, clubs, offices and into a departure and arrivals lounge factories. If you would like to get and then there is the logistics of involved or know a child who would moving people around the airport, benefit from a holiday of a lifetime or Members of the Royal Welsh Regimental band preparing to greet the children as they loading the aircraft with food, drink to make a donation, then visit: board the Dreamflight aircraft hired to take the children and helpers to the US. and sweets, luggage and the special www.dreamflight.org Features 17
Calling artists and photographers of all ages — have your work published on our front cover! Here’s a great opportunity to have one of your paintings or photographs published on the front cover of this magazine! All you have to do is enter our Front Cover Image Competition and the lucky winners will have their picture delivered free to every home in Charvil, Sonning and Sonning Eye - A British Airways aircraft hangar at Heathrow Airport is converted into a temporary departure lounge where the children and carers meet and are that’s an estimated 7,000 readers. We are looking for stunning, out of the entertained before being ‘marched’ to the aircaft by the Royal Welsh Regimental band. ordinary pictures, so let your imagination run wild! The rules The ——There are no age restrictions Holiday dream flight for 192 and we hope to have more Parish than one winner so there are Magazine January 2013 opportunities for everyone to severely sick and disabled kids take part. issue Epiphany ——The painting or photograph must Thousands of severely disabled and chronically sick chlidren in need of a life-changing holiday have made trans- depict an aspect of St Andrew’s Atlantic trips each year since 1987. Each of the once-a-year trips have been funded solely by voluntary contributions. Church, Sonning - it can be of This year the total cost to take 192 children to Orlando Disneyworld will be a massive £750,000. Sir Cliff Richard, Dreamflight patron, the entire building or part of it, equipment and services required by says, “For many it can be inside or outside, it can some of the most disabled or sick years I’ve been include people or not. Pictures privileged to join children. including children must have the the farewell party the church of st andrew, SERVING THE Once the children have assembled parent/guardian’s approval. COMMUNITIES OF CHARVIL, SONNING and sonning eye Church of St Andrew in a huge Heathrow Serving Sonning, Charvil & Sonning Eye in the departure lounge where hangar just prior ——Your entry must be in colour, a celebrities are on hand to make to the October high resolution image is prefered. The them feel welcome, the parents and boarding and ——The painting or photograph must Parish guardians leave and the helpers, who departure. I tell you be in a square format and capable Magazine it would take the 2013 February have previously met and got to know stoniest of hearts of being reduced or enlarged to their charges, take over. fill the space on the front cover.
not to be profoundly Candlemas issue The children process to the moved. 192 children, ——To enter, you must either live aircraft behind the band of the Royal some attached to within the Parochial Church Welsh Regiment with their goat, oxygen tubes, some Parish of St Andrew’s (Charvil, showing the effects which on one ocassion added to the Sonning and Sonning Eye), or of chemotherapy, party spirit by eating the flowers some with major be a regular member of the given to a Royal guest of honour who co-ordination congregation of St Andrew’s was there to meet the children. problems, amazingly Church, or belong to one of the find the courage to the church of st andrew, SERVING THE After he retired in 1997, Ted clubs or associations listed on COMMUNITIES OF CHARVIL, SONNING and sonning eye Church of St Andrew Serving Sonning, Charvil & Sonning Eye continued to be involved. This year smile and seemingly page 21, or be a pupil or staff forget for a while The he is organising the confectionery their sicknessess and member of one of the schools in required for the flight and the stay in disablities. the parish. Parish America. And, like hundreds of other “As they walk —— The closing date is 12 noon, Magazine volunteer supporters around the or are carried or Monday 2 September 2013, so you 2013 March wheeled by their country, he helps with fund-raising. have all the warm, sunny days issue Easter carers to the aircraft The funds come from a wide range of summer to visit St Andrew’s behind the band of places — company sponsorships of the Royal Welsh Church and let your artistic to village fetes and individuals Regiment, I’m talents loose. collecting in pubs, clubs, offices and always humbled ——Send your entry by email to factories. If you would like to get by their courage [email protected] involved or know a child who would and inspired by ——The winners will be announced the selflessness benefit from a holiday of a lifetime or and compassion of in the October issue. to make a donation, then visit: the church of st andrew, SERVING THE the vounteers and ——The editor’s decision is final! COMMUNITIES OF CHARVIL, SONNING and sonning eye Church of St Andrew www.dreamflight.org escorts.” Serving Sonning, Charvil & Sonning Eye 18 The Parish Magazine
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As well Anniversary Barn Dance Supper 934 5419 as spending a day in school, they PEARSON HALL sonning summer drinks party also took day trips to London and Sat 23 November 7pm Sonning & Sonning The Sonning & Warren Conservatives Hampton Court. A farewell barbeque Eye Society AGM and Supper summer drinks party is on 20 July took place at Sonning Club for other venues at 6.15pm, by kind permission of visitors, hosts and the Sonning Sat 7 September Mr & Mrs Tom Barker, The Warren Twinning Association committee. Sonning Show, Sonning School. 969 8653 Cottage, Warren Road, Woodley RG5 The more formal aspects of school Voluntary groups, associations and schools 3AR. Tickets: £11 from Rosemary life, such as end of year assessments, are invited to list future events here so our Digby, 26 Sycamore Drive, Twyford, continue but we still have plenty readers can note them in their diaries. RG10 9HP, 327 6190. Valerie Buxton more planned before the end of term. The Year 6 production is based on a fun-filled events for all the family. A reading East Probus Club unit of work they have done on the great rumble in the jungle is planned Probus enables retired or about to be Titanic, class visits, sports day and with animal-themed fun including retired professional and businessmen our Year 6 leavers’ service in church. meeting Owen’s Amazing Animals, to meet socially. It was formed We welcome 30 new children face painting, craft activities and about 50 years ago by ex-Rotary club into the reception class this autumn opportunities from baby massage members who wished to continue and will be holding open mornings to music. There will also be to meet socially after retirement. for prospective parents of children refreshments, competitions, prizes Now independent, each Probus club due to start school in September and games; all raising funds for the decides how it operates and activities 2014, dates to be confirmed. Contact NCT’s valuable work both locally and vary from club to club. The Reading Amanda Carne, admissions clerk, for nationally. East Probus Club was formed in 1993 more information on 969 3399 Catherine Neil, chair of the NCT and meets at Sonning Golf Club 0n Lesley Green Henley, Twyford & District Branch, the fourth Monday every month at said: “We’re determined to make our 12 noon for lunch with a speaker. For Sonning Glebe WI first ever Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party membership details: Mike Butler 0778 It doesn’t take long for any of us to be memorable. We can’t panda to all 943 5030, [email protected] returned to our childhood when we tastes but we hope it will be a roaring are confronted with the array of dolls success, and see loads of cheeky in the Summer mood that our speaker brought in April! monkeys there!” Bel Canto Chorus is holding its At our group meeting we were NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, summer concert at Pearson Hall, on treated to a splendid illustrated talk its website is at: nct.org.uk Monday 8 July at 8pm. There will from a gentleman who had walked be a mixture of popular, light pieces the Macmillan Way raising £10,000 to suit all tastes. Tickets are £5, or for Macmillan Nurses. if you would like to join the choir, A resolution in May - High Street call Helen Hobson 0776 607 7527 or v internet shopping? - proved to be belcantochorus.org.uk/events/htm. lively with no definite conclusion. In July, we look forward to a BBQ Sonning CE Primary School and a Safari Supper - yes more food! A science and environment We meet on the third Monday of fortnight provided lots of first hand the month, 7.30pm at Pearson Hall experiences for the children as they (not in July) Contact 969 4897. developed their knowledge and understanding of these curriculum cheeky monkeys tea party areas as well as having lots of fun. Families looking to have loads of We had nine new born chicks in our fun and benefit a great charity are entrance hall, and a tarantula and invited an NCT Cheeky Monkeys Tea “How thoughtful, wearing something two bearded dragons in a classroom. Party, 2pm, 27 July at Piggott School. all the wedding guests could shelter Science teachers from Reading NCT Cheeky Monkeys Tea Parties are under in case of rain.” 20 The Parish Magazine
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The St Andrew’s Church tug-of-war team takes the strain at a previous Sonning Show. The organisers are hoping to attract more teams this year. Picture: Tom Farncombe Sonning Village Show — Saturday 7 September The Sonning Show started in the 1960’s following produce competitions held Members of Reading Maiden Erlegh by the WI in Pearson Hall. From here it spread to the Working Men’s Club Rotary on a visit to Saville Gardens. before Revd Robin Brutton invited the show to the vicarage garden in 1978. THE ROTARY CLUB OF Ten years later, needing more space, it moved to the Sonning Primary School READING MAIDEN ERLEGH where it continues to be held each year in September. The Rotary Club of Reading The show follows the 1960’s format with a produce competition to which Maiden Erlegh is a vibrant group residents of Sonning, Charvil and Sonning Eye, and members of village of local people of mixed ages and organisations are invited to enter. Entries need to be taken to the school backgrounds. It’s one of 1,850 clubs between 10am and noon on the Saturday morning of the show. There are in the UK and Ireland. Worldwide a variety of classes covering cookery, fruit and vegetables, flowers, flower there are over 1.2 million members in arranging, photography, art and craft for which cups and trophies are 34,000 clubs in 200 countries. Rotary awarded to the winners. There are also children’s classes including cookery, members volunteer their time and photography, art and craft for which there is prize money. talents to serve communities locally From 2pm a fete takes place on the school field with many village and around the world. In doing this organisations running stalls for their own fund-raising. In the arena different they feel inspired and form strong, activities take place such as, tug-of-war, family sports and Peg’s challenge lasting friendships in the process. which involves throwing water balloons to your partner! The Reading Maiden Erlegh Club This year the show committee is hoping to re-kindle the traditional tug-of- supports many local worthy causes war competition - recently it has been between Sonning Club and St Andrew’s ranging from financial support to Church - and is encouraging more field teams to take part. Each team needs the needy, providing practical help eight people with a minimum age of 16 years. Female teams will be especially and encouraging development of welcome! Heather Hine will be pleased to hear from you on 969 8653 if you skills for school children, leadership would like to enter. training for young adults and In July programmes giving the produce classes will be delivered to the support for overseas projects. homes in Sonning and Sonning Eye and sent home with the school children, In cooperation with the Gates as well as being distributed among village organisations. Copies will also be Foundation, Rotary is close to the available from the Charvil Stores and from Heather Hine on 969 8653. world-wide elimination of polio. The Reading Maiden Erlegh Club also SONNING ART GROUP ‘motion’ in charcoal supports a school in Tanzania and an We enjoyed a special tutor session orphanage in India. by local artist Dee Cowell on how Since 1989 the Reading Maiden to create ‘motion’ in pictures using Erlegh Club has donated more than charcoal. Using a very loose drawing £450,000 collected locally. style, focussing on lines of the body Members of the Rotary Club and concentrating on drawing the of Reading Maiden Erlegh share spaces around the figures rather than the figure itself, we soon a zest for life in all their support created some dynamic portrayals. activities. We meet every Tuesday The summer chairman’s cup is to evening at the Holiday Inn in be awarded to the best-completed Charcoal ‘motion’ pictures created by Winnersh. For more details visit picture on the subject of ‘figures in Sonning Art Group members. readingmaidenerlegh.org or call motion’ - the competition will be hot! Janette Crouch on 0777 310 4430. At our next tutor session on 26 July, Carole Stephens will be teaching Enough food for everyone — IF...campaign us about using mixed media with IF ... is run a by consortium of charities including 79 different Christian watercolour. We meet in Pearson churches, Muslim, and non-religious organisations that work together to bring Hall, 1- 4pm on Fridays. Rob Farquhar hope to the hopeless by calling on world governments to take action now. 22 The Parish Magazine
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Having Bel Canto Chorus Denise Walker 0797 375 2727 a health service that is universal and to be able to use it Charvil Art Club Julie Bennett 934 5059 without fear of destitution and bankruptcy (for having Charvil Branch Conservatives Emma Hobbs 934 0528 the misfortune to become ill) is something Great Britain Charvil Brownies Claire Howells 934 5372 should be proud of. Charvil Caterpillar Club Nicole Burns 0795 843 9769 Charvil Guides Ruth Hulley 969 9431 One change for us locally is that to access the health Charvil Pre-School Playgroup Sally Richards 932 1273 service we should ring our local practice whose telephone Charvil Senior Residents Club Julie Bennett 934 5059 systems will guide you to NHS 111 out of hours, to their Charvil Village Fete Clare Tucker 934 9926 Margaret Gregory 934 5419 own staff in hours or you can ring 111 directly at anytime. Charvil Village Society Charvil Voices Suzanne Newman 934 0589 This service will ‘triage’ - from the French ‘to sort’, a Charvil Women’s Club Shirley Newman 934 0589 medical system introduced by Napoleon - and offer advice on the best route to access the appropriate service. Most Chernobyl Children’s Link Shirley Chard 969 8086 Friend’s of Ali’s Pond Ali Driver 969 2698 of us will have heard that it has had teething problems but Inner Wheel Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh Hilary Tindall 969 6926 the aim is for this to become a single point of access for the Jewel Tones Suzanne Newman 934 0589 health service. Monday Club Ken Trimmings 969 1072 Pearson Hall Bookings Jenny Adams 969 7692 Another change that you may have heard of is that GPs Reading East Probus Club Mike Butler 0778 943 5030 hold the NHS budget. While this is true to some extent Rotary Club of Lodden Vale Richard Ward 966 9348 there is little room for the commissioning group, led by Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh Janette Crouch 0777 310 4430 Suzanne Newman 934 0589 GPs in the main, to manoeuvre. Like a household budget, Short Mat Bowling once the essentials are paid for there isn’t a lot left to Sonning & Charvil Baby Sitting Group Geraldine Hearn 934 1071 affect long term service re-design to improve services. I am Sonning & Sonning Eye Society Andy Bell 969 6924 hopeful that sensible decisions can be made by the groups Sonning & Warren Conservatives Peter van Went 969 3635 Sonning Art Group Sue Bell 969 6924 and some good can come out of what has been a massive, Sonning Baby & Toddler Group Miranda Aston 966 5352 estimated £3 billion, reorganisation. Sonning Beech Lodge Bookings Tim Pascall 969 6935 A significant alteration to the Health Act effectively Sonning Book Club Anne Webster 944 0699 Sonning British Legion Shaun Sheppard 927 2879 means that ‘NHS’ is a brand name as well as an Sonning Brownies Helen Jukes 969 2514 organisation and as such NHS services can now be Sonning CE Primary School Lesley Green 969 3399 delivered by anyone who is commissioned and qualified Sonning CE Primary School PTA Vicki Emmett 0791 617 7529 Bob Hulley 969 9431 to do so. This will see much more private involvement Sonning Charvil & Hurst NAG Sonning Club Chris Way 969 3939 which could mean better services or fragmented services Sonning Cricket Club Ali Driver 969 2698 delivered at the lowest cost possible. Only time will tell. Sonning Flower Club Sharon Robinson 969 0748 The next few years are interesting times for the Sonning Football Club Tony Farmer 956 6536 Sonning Glebe WI (Eve Mtgs) Doreen Moulsley 961 8829 NHS. What I do know is that there are many people still Sonning Guides Polly Jukes 0790 571 2071 dedicated to delivering care within the NHS in the best Sonning Lawn Tennis Club Romy Spinder 969 5845 possible way whatever successive ministers try to do. Sonning Liberal Democrats Colin Lawley 961 8536 Sonning Neighbourhood Watch Sue Bell 969 6924 Sonning RNLI David Bates 969 7753 IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR URGENT Sonning Table Tennis Club Alan Tinson 969 0782 OUT-OF-HOURS MEDICAL ADVICE Sonning Twinning Association Beth Dixon 969 2335 The previous Westcall telephone number for use when Steps ‘n’ Stetsons Line Dance Group Julie Myers 961 8450 your local doctor’s surgery is closed is no longer available. For urgent medical advice between 6.30pm and Council Contacts 8am and at weekends telephone: Charvil Parish Council Miranda Parker 901 7719 Sonning Parish Council Lesley Bates 969 7753 Local Borough & County Council Councillors 111 Kate Haines - Coronation, 0771 363 7029 65 years ag0 on 5 July 1948 Britain’s National Mike Haines - Sonning & Warren, 967 2879 Did you know? Nick Ray - Charvil, 934 5892 Health Service began operating - happy birthday NHS! Carol Viney - Eye & Dunsden, 969 7753 24 The Parish Magazine
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33 Right at Home 28/09/2012 10:23 Page 1 Fine & Country Caversham Tel: +44(0)118 947 2727 Regular features 25 Recipe of the month Open Doors By Carole Arrowsmith Creamy Chicken Casserole From Sue Peters by request from a number of people who enjoyed this at our In April the Bangladeshi Prime Lent Suppers this year and the ‘80th Birthday Celebration’ held in May. The Minister turned down the demand of radical Islamists to enact a recipe serves eight people and can be made in a slow cooker or oven. blasphemy law to punish those who Ingredients desecrate Islam and its prophet Muhammad. Activists rallied ——2 tbsp oil in April and again in May. More ——250g bacon, finely chopped than 30 people have died in fierce ——8 chicken breasts clashes between police and Islamist ——4 tbsp plain flour protesters in the capital, Dhaka, ——2 large onions, finely sliced compounding the chaos in a country ——2 large carrots, diced struggling to come to terms with a ——2 garlic cloves, finely chopped building collapse that killed more ——400g cup mushrooms quartered than 650 people last month. ——250ml dry white wine The Prime Minster stated that ——400ml chicken stock (made with 2 stock cubes) ‘The country is a secular democracy. ——3 tsp dried mixed herbs So each and every religion has the right to practise their religion freely ——Large handful fresh parsley, chopped and fairly.’ ——Salt & black pepper to season Please pray for Sheikh Hasina and ——200ml double cream her government to protect the rights particularly of minority groups such Method - Slow Cooker as Christians and to stand firmly Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry against the pressure from the radical until just crisp. Add the whole chicken breasts and brown on all sides for 5-10 Islamists. minutes, then spoon into the slow cooker. Please also pray for the many Heat the other 1 tbsp oil in the frying pan add the chopped onions and the families affected by the fire and garlic to the frying pan and soften for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour subsequent collapse of the clothing and cook for one minute then gradually blend in the wine and stock. Bring to factory. Thank you. the boil and then pour into the slow cooker along with the carrots, mushrooms, mixed herbs and most of the parsley. Season well, cover and cook on the high setting for 1 hour then reduce heat to the low setting for 2-3 hours until the Book review chicken is cooked and the sauce is thick. (if too runny you may need to thicken On God’s Side: what religion with some cornflour towards the end of the cooking time). Adjust the seasoning forgets and politics hasn’t to taste. learned Jim Wallis, Lion, £9.99 Stir in the cream, warm through, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. ‘My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is To oven cook to be on God’s side,’ said Abraham Lincoln. Reading his words today, it Follow the method above but use a casserole dish instead of the slow cooker. is clear we still have much to learn Cook in the oven for approximately 1 hour at Gas Mark 4/180C (reduce concerning what it means to be temperature for a fan oven). As less liquid is needed in a slow-cooker keep an on God’s side. Bestselling author, eye on the casserole in case it needs topping up with stock during cooking. public theologian, and leading Christian activist Jim Wallis speaks to our current context, revealing Poetry corner the spiritual compass we need to Grow old along with me effect lasting change in our society. He explains how Jesus’ message By Robert Browning transforms not only our individual lives but also our public lives. The Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be; gospel of the kingdom of God helps the last of life, for which the first was made. us recover a personal and social Our times are in his hands who saith, commitment to the common good ‘A whole I planned, youth shows but half. and shows us - in concrete ways - how Trust God; see all, nor be afraid.” to be both personally responsible and socially just. Working together, we can reshape our churches, society, If you have a favourite poem to share please send it to the editor. politics and economy. 26 The Parish Magazine
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Call Kevin on Telephone or visit Colin or Richard for free, no-obligation advice at any time. 0118 988 6388 07769 700 806 www.readingfunerals.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] Regular features 27 Gardening tips for July and August From the East Reading Horticultural Society July If the weather does heat up many gardeners will be tempted to leave the garden to fend for itself. Unfortunately, this won’t help the autumn harvest. Although your planting may be done, to ensure good yields you need to spend time in the garden to water, weed and check for pests. Some crops will benefit from a modest application of nitrogen fertiliser as they begin to set fruit or start to grow rapidly. Piling on a thick layer of straw mulch will help reduce weeding and will help keep the soil moist during dry spells. If using pesticides to control pests, always follow the directions. Use only as much as you need and avoid applying in midday heat, on windy days, or when plants are in flower and bees are present. If you want to enjoy fresh vegetables throughout the autumn, July is the time to plant crops including root crops (beets, turnips), leafy greens (spinach, lettuce), and cole crops (Brussels sprouts, broccoli). Just because these plants like cool weather, that doesn’t mean they can’t get going and flourish in the heat of July and August, if they are given consistent moisture. Health & beauty When watering plants, be sure to water well. Actively growing vegetable By Janette Hammond plants need at least a one-inch deep application of water per week, either from Reflexology, a pressure massage to natural rainfall or watering. To prevent foliar diseases, apply water directly to the feet and hands, dates back to the soil and avoid wetting the leaves of plants if possible. the ancient Egyptians in 2330BC. If you start your own transplants, harden them off before transplanting. Today, it is a re-balancing treatment The tender plants need time to adjust to the bright light and wind conditions involving applying pressure to the of summer. Exposing them to hot weather too soon may result in leaf burn and many reflex points on the hands and wilt. Water well after transplanting and mulch with straw or leaves to retain feet which link with organs and the moisture and keep the soil cooler. skeletal structure. For some this can be relaxing and calming, for others it Water Gardens: Clear pond water can be achieved with proper plant balance. can be uplifting and energising. If the pond is situated in full sun, 50-70 per cent of its surface must be covered Over time reflexology can: with foliage such as floating heart, water hyacinth or water lily. — Relax Underwater grasses are essential to maintaining water clarity as they utilise — Aid pain relief the oxygen in the water, which helps prevent algae from accumulating in the — Improve circulation pond. Switch from spring fish food to summer fish food as water temperatures — Stimulate the immune system rise above 70°F (21°C). At higher temperatures, fish metabolise at a faster rate — Stimulate nerves creating a need for a higher protein diet which the summer food contains. — Balance the mind, body and spirit An initial meeting will include a Lawns: Apply a fungicide to the lawn to control turf diseases. If needed, apply health and lifestyle consultation a weed control to the lawn to kill actively growing weeds. Tips on weed killer: which may take up to 30 minutes — Do not apply on newly seeded areas. Do not apply on windy days. followed by 45 minutes of feet — Do not apply near or on the edge of waterways. reflexology or a 30 minutes of hand — Do not allow children or pets to play on lawns which have been freshly treatment. Subsequent sessions will applied with weed killer. It is best to wait one week. be 45 minutes. — Do not apply weed controls when temperatures are above 85°F (29°C). Talc or cream is used while — Always follow the directions. working the pressure points on the front, back and sides of your feet August and along your ankles and calves. It — Take cuttings of shrubby herbs and tender perennials finishes with relaxing kneading and — Water all containers every day and feed regularly rubbing of the feet. — Trim hedges Please note: reflexologists do not — Treat vine weevil with biological control claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe. — Pinch out tomato sideshoots Lorraine Cummings, a qualified reflexologist and a member of the — Prune raspberries and gooseberries Association of Reflexologists, uses — Mow the lawn before going on holiday Janette’s treatment room for her clients on Mondays. Appointments can be made For ERHS membership details: [email protected] or www.erhs.org.uk by contacting Janette on 0791 781 8283 28 TheThe ParishParish MagazineMagazine Local Trades and Services ABSOLUTE DIGITAL ANDREW SETCHELL TV Aerial and Satellite Services Decorating and Refurbishment Installation and Repair including Sky and Home Cinema All interior work undertaken T: 0118 942 9300 Free: 0800 0831 993 M: 07787 557681 19 Simmons Fields, Charvil RG10 9UW eMail: [email protected] www.absolute-digital.net eMail: [email protected] T: 07809 676990
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Please mention The Parish Magazine when contacting our advertisers. Children’s fun page 29 Seek and You Will Find ... Do your neighbours borrow things from you? Suppose they started banging on your door at midnight, wanting to borrow bread? The man in the parable in Luke 11 did just that – a friend of his had arrived unexpectedly and needed to be fed. The neighbour, as you might imagine, was not best pleased! Jesus told this parable not to encourage us to wake up our
neighbours at midnight, but to encourage us to be persistent
when asking God for things. He promised: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will It is never too early to be thinking be opened to you.” So – are you about Christmas! Can you SPOT THE in need? Start praying – even DIFFERENCES between these two at midnight! And leave your pictures of Mary and Joseph looking neighbours in peace. for somewhere to stay in Bethlehem. Find these hidden words in the wordsearch grid below, There are 10 differences altogether. some are diagonal, up, down, or from side-to-side: Bread Journey Midnight Family Neighbour Asleep Friend Bed Unexpected No Praying Parable Answer Seek God Find Knock Door Promise Opened Ask
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5.Proverbs 4.Luke 3.Ruth Answers on the right. 2.Timothy 1.Joshua Answers: 30 The Parish Magazine Parish contacts Ministry Team The Parish Magazine ——The Vicar ——Editor Revd Jamie Taylor* Bob Peters The Vicarage, Thames St, Sonning, RG4 6UR 26 Old Bath Road, Charvil, RG10 9QR [email protected] / 0118 969 3298 [email protected] / 0118 961 1188 *Day off Thursday ——Advertising and Distribution ——Pioneer Minister Gordon Nutbrown Revd Alison Waters* [email protected] / 0118 969 3282 6 Park View Drive South, Charvil, RG10 9QX [email protected] / 0118 934 3723 —— The Parish Magazine is produced by St Andrew’s PCC *Day off Monday and delivered free of charge to every home in Sonning, ——Licensed Lay Minister Charvil and Sonning Eye. Bob Peters ——The Parish Magazine is printed in the United Kingdom 26 Old Bath Road, Charvil, RG10 9QR by Herald Graphics Ltd, Reading RG2 oBZ [email protected] / 0118 961 1188 ——The Parish Magazine is distributed by Abracadabra Leaflet Distribution Ltd, Reading RG7 1AW Pastoral Visiting and Prayer Chain ——The Parish Magazine was designed by Mr Roger ——Mrs Jean Tinson Swindale [email protected] and Mr David 0118 969 0782 Woodward [email protected]
Church Wardens ——Mr Mark Jordan [email protected] / 0118 940 1431 ——Mr Terry Hunt [email protected] / 0118 934 1062 ——Deputy Wardens THE JUBILEE HALL, CHARVIL Mrs Molly Woodley 0118 946 3667 Mrs Liz Nelson 0118 934 4837 Mr Perry Mills 0118 921 9463
Parish Administrator ——Mrs Sonia Boyles [email protected] / 0118 969 2428
Parochial Church Council Secretary ——Mrs Shirley Chard 0118 969 8086 Treasurer Available for community groups and private hire ——Mr John Scoble St Andrew’s owns an excellent hall complex in 0118 926 5138 Park View Drive North, Charvil. It has a number of regular users and is also available for ad-hoc bookings. It can seat 80 in a theatre style, and Bookings has a stage area, a well-equipped kitchen and an St Sarik, Sonning annexe. More details can be found at: ——Mrs Sonia Boyles 0118 969 2428 Jubilee Hall, Charvil www.sonningparish.org.uk or Raj on 0795 642 3764 ——Raj 079 5642 3764 [email protected] Organist & Choirmaster AD HOC USER RATES ——Mr David Duvall £60 – Children’s parties (up to age 14) (12pm–6pm) £250 – Wedding receptions & evening parties (6pm–12am) [email protected] / 078 5594 7104 £300 – Wedding receptions & afternoon evening parties Regular user rates by arrangement Parish website Jubilee Hall is now available for hire on Saturday and Sunday ——www.sonningparish.org.uk The Parish Magazine 31 FC Advert Parish Magazine_Layout 1 04/04/2013 12:17 Page 1
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