Dear Friends

THE PARISH MAGAZINE OF

ST PETER’S, EDGMOND

WITH ST CHAD’S, KYNNERSLEY

AND ST LAWRENCE PRESTON WEALD MOORS

including

VILLAGE NEWS

NOVEMBER

2015

Visit us at www.stpeterschurchedgmond.org and www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk

RECTOR (usual day off: Monday) The Revd Prebendary Edward Ward, Edgmond Rectory 820217

RESIDENT MINISTER (part time; usual day off: Saturday) The Revd David Stokes-Harrison, Tibberton Rectory 551117

LICENSED READER Paul Benton 603071

CHURCHWARDENS John Ingram, Lovatt Cottage, 5 Turners Lane, Edgmond 810337 Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, High Street, Edgmond 810880

PCC SECRETARY Jane Gill 811201

TREASURER AND STEWARDSHIP RECORDER Rodney Bunyan 810957

ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Dr Colin Brown 550164

TOWER CAPTAIN and RINGING MASTER Edric Broom 825851

TOWER SECRETARY Paul Lewis 820135

PUBLICITY c/o Penny Westgate 812920

MOTHERS’ UNION Margaret Matthews 825976

MAGAZINE EDITOR Sara Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Penny Hughes 813017

2 Dear Friends,

Some say that to hark back to the past does nothing but keep open wounds, so it is better if wars were forgotten. There is little point or value in history, they say, and it is better if we close the book on pain and suffering of past wars.

However memory is a God-given faculty and those who have seen human suffering cannot forget. God has given us this ability to remember the past in order to provide hope for the future and a spur to the present. As it is said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”, and unless we remember, future generations may be forced to live through it all again.

Remembrance Sunday rightly recalls the people killed in war. It rightly honours the sacrifice of all those “who gave their today that we might have our tomorrow”. Our communities come together to remember all those killed or wounded in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts; all those who fought for freedom against an evil regime. “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them”.

But Remembrance Day also serves to pass on to posterity the costly lessons of what led up to war, why it was fought, and how such terrible catastrophes may in future be avoided.

There are now no veterans left from the First World War and the numbers who fought in the Second World War are growing fewer. But if we let Remembrance Sunday lapse then we are failing not only those who fell in war, but also younger generations. For the lessons which were learnt at so great a cost would also be forgotten, and war memorials would be no more than senseless pieces of stone.

The Bible is full of history. The ancient Hebrews were always being reminded of their history. The suffering of the Jewish people has drilled into their national memory the perils of forgetting the past. As the Psalmist says: “The things which…..our fathers have told us, we will not hide them from their children…”

At Remembrance-tide we should look not only at the past with gratitude, but also towards the future with hope and faith. We are to tell our children and grand-children in order “that they may set their hope in God”. We are to tell them so that future generations may not only speak of “God our help in ages past”, but also believe in God “our hope for years to come”.

We are to let memories of the past and hopes of the future strengthen our resolve to obey our God, who is “the same yesterday, today and forever”, and to resolve that, come what may, we will always “at the going down of the sun, and in the morning, remember them.”

May God bless you.

Your Priest and Friend, Edward Ward 3 SERVICES IN THE

NOVEMBER

DATE EDGMOND KYNNERSLEY PRESTON SUNDAY 1st 7.45 am 10.30 am 9.00 am All Saints’ Day Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion 10.30 am Family Communion 6.30 pm Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving Monday 2nd 9.30 am All Souls’ Day Requiem Mass Thursday 5th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 8th 7.45 am 6.30 pm 10.15 am Remembrance Holy Communion Remembrance Day Remembrance Day Sunday N.B. 10.50 am Service Family Service Remembrance Service 4.30 pm Healing Service Thursday 12th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 15th 7.45 am 10.30 am 9.00 am 2nd before Advent Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion 10.30 am Family Communion 3.30 pm Holy Communion Thursday 19th 9.30 am Holy Communion 8.30 pm Compline SUNDAY 22nd 7.45 am 3.00 pm 9.00 am Christ the King Holy Communion Messy Church Holy Communion (Next before 10.30 am Advent) Sung Eucharist Thursday 26th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 29th 7.45 am Advent Sunday Holy Communion 10.30 am Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s, Kynnersley 6.30 pm Service of Light Monday 30th 9.30 am St Andrew Holy Communion

4 SIX PARISHES

2015

DATE TIBBERTON GREAT BOLAS WATERS UPTON SUNDAY 1st 10.30 a m 10.30 am 9.15 am All Saints’ Day Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion

Monday 2nd All Souls’ Day Thursday 5th

SUNDAY 8th 10.30 am 10.30 am 9.15 am Remembrance Holy Communion/ Service of Holy Communion/ Sunday Remembrance Remembrance Remembrance Service Service

Thursday 12th

SUNDAY 15th 10 . 30 am 10.30 am 9.15 am 2nd before Advent Songs of Praise Holy Communion Said Communion

Thursday 19th

SUNDAY 22nd 9.00 am 10.30 am 9.15 am Christ the King Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion (Next before Advent) Thursday 26th

SUNDAY 29th Advent Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s, Kynnersley

Monday 30th St Andrew

5 FROM THE REGISTERS

HOLY BAPTISM 13th September at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Charlotte Rose, daughter of Paul and Sarah Furniss. 13th September at St Peter’s, Edgmond - Ella Rose, daughter of Mark and Vicky Perry.

HOLY MATRIMONY 3rd October at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Michael Woodhouse and Emma Forrester.

(Pictured left) Matthew Downing (son of Jean and Michael Downing) and Louise Constable, who were married at St Swithun’s Church, Cheswardine on 26th September.

MARRIAGE BLESSING 27th September at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Guy and Alana Morton, following their marriage in Brazil.

FUNERALS 15th September at All Saints, Forton – Audrey Price. The service was followed by interment in the churchyard. 17th September at Shrewsbury Cemetery Chapel – Katherine (Kay) Owen. The service was followed by interment in the cemetery. 30th September at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Paula Nunn. The service was followed by interment in the churchyard.

BURIAL OF ASHES 24th September at St Peter’s, Edgmond – William (Bill) Burrell.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The next visits of the Mobile Library to Edgmond will be on Thursday November 12th and Thursday December 3rd. The Library Van usually parks in High Street just below the Village Shop. We are very fortunate that we still have such a service at a time when Councils are being forced to cut back all their services, and I do urge villagers to make use of it. If you want a particular book they will order it for you.

FROM THE EDITOR

This November, Remembrance Sunday falls on the 8th and our front cover reflects a little of what Remembrance Day means to us. Top left is a picture of the War Memorial in Edgmond High Street and below it, a photograph of a previous year’s Remembrance Service at the Memorial. Bottom left shows the moving Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, and on the right is a photo of last year’s amazing display of 888,245 ceramic poppies cascading from the Tower of London, each representing a soldier who died in the First World War 1914-1918. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

The next edition of the Parish Magazine and Village News will cover the two months of December 2015 and January 2016 and the deadline for contributions is Sunday, 1st November. I realise this is a dreadfully early deadline especially for dates and contributions relating to early next year, but please do deliver your items in good time to me at the address on the inside front cover – or you can email them to me at [email protected]. If this is causing you real headaches do contact me as I can sometimes accept articles a few days (not weeks!!) late provided I have warning and an idea of how much space to keep free. I’m always delighted to receive your photos too (preferably by email), especially ones of people, places and events which take place in and around our villages.

Don’t forget that you can also read this magazine online on both the village and church websites (addresses on the front cover).

INTER-PARISH QUIZ

The first Inter-Parish Quiz between the six parishes was held on Saturday September 26th in Waters Upton Village Hall. There were 15 teams and the winners by a rather large margin were the team from Edgmond “The Weekenders”, made up of Suna and Tim Gibbs, Lucy Gibbs, Charles Gibbs, and the Rector and Jane. Hearty congratulations to them. Next year St Peter’s will host the Quiz.

COFFEE AND CHAT

The next Thursday Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church will be on Thursday 19th November following the 9.30 am Holy Communion Service. You don’t have to attend the service to be able to have a cup of coffee. Just turn up at the church at about 10 am, or thereabouts, and join us for coffee (or tea) and a chat. We shall look forward to seeing you. 7 RHYTHM AND RHYME

The next session for babies and toddlers will be on Monday, 9th November at 11.00 am, meeting in St Peter's Church. We sing, use our shakers, dance, clap our hands, stamp our feet. Incidentally children are encouraged to listen, develop their visual skills, take turns, and learn socialising skills. Rhythm and rhyme are an essential basis for early years’ development of speech and language, excellent preparation for reading skills, even for gaining an understanding of number. If this list of educational benefits seems too weighty for these little babies and toddlers, well, they do not have to worry about this! FUN is what it's all about!! for grown ups too, so do come along and enjoy the sessions.

THANK YOU

A big thank you must be given to Jane and Julia for organising yet another successful Children’s Workshop in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond, this time based on Harvest. Thanks to all the helpers, especially those from Aston University who came and got the children involved with various simple experiments about DNA.

The next Children’s Workshop at St Peter’s will be held in Advent, and will consider Advent and the true meaning of Christmas. So watch out for the posters!

SONGS FROM THE SHOWS CONCERT

A most enjoyable concert was held in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond on September 25th entitled “Songs from the Shows”, which was given by members of TADLOP, when they performed various items from shows they had performed. By the end of the concert, they had the audience up and out of the pews dancing in the aisles to the final songs! It was a concert which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, so very many thanks to the members of TADLOP and all who organised the concert, which raised over £600 for the Friends of St Peter’s Church.

MACMILLAN CANCER COFFEE MORNING

The Macmillan Cancer Appeal Coffee Morning which was held in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond raised £254. Thank you to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning, and special thanks to Jane and Julie who organised it, and to all the ladies who contributed the delicious cakes and who made the tea and coffee.

8 ALL SOULS’ DAY - REQUIEM MASS

On Monday November 2nd (All Souls’ Day) in St Peter’s Church at 9.30 am we shall hold a Requiem Communion Service when we remember all the departed. If anyone would like the name(s) of a loved one(s) remembered at the altar during this service, would you please write their names on the sheet of paper at the back of the church.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY this year is on November 8th when the Remembrance Day Service in St Peter’s, Edgmond will begin at 10.50 am. This means that there will be no 10.30 am Eucharist that day.

ADVENT SUNDAY

This year Advent Sunday (November 29th) falls on the fifth Sunday of the month. There will be a 7.45 am Holy Communion service at Edgmond as Advent Sunday is a major feast day, but there will be only one 10.30 am service in the six parishes, which will take place at St Chad’s, Kynnersley.

In the evening there will be the Advent “From Darkness to Light” service at St Peter’s, Edgmond at 6.30 pm. At this service the church begins in darkness and slowly, as the choir and clergy process around the church stopping at various points for readings and hymns, the church fills with light, until with the reading of the Gospel of the Annunciation the whole of the church is lit, symbolising the world filled with the light of Jesus.

PAULA NUNN

St Peter’s Church, Edgmond was full of family, friends, and fellow worshippers from Our Lady of the Rosary (Donnington), St Peter & St Paul’s (Newport), as well as worshippers from St Peter’s, for the Requiem Mass for Paula. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Bernard (Paula’s Spiritual Advisor) because of the sudden illness of Fr Bill Fitzgerald, assisted by the Revd David Hill (Deacon from St Peter’s & St Paul’s), and the Revd Prebendary Edward Ward (Rector).

Paula had stipulated that there should be no eulogy but, as Fr Bernard said, everyone present knew what Paula was like as a person, and the love and care she showed, and also what she had done for both the church and community, so there was no need for an address. She was a firm believer in justice and freedom, and greater church unity. Her death had brought the two denominations closer together locally.

ST PETER’S CHURCH, EDGMOND

SUNDAY SERVICES

7.45 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Morning Service (as announced) 6.30 pm Healing Service (2nd Sundays)

10.30 am SUNDAY SERVICES AND BIBLE READINGS NOVEMBER 2015 November 1st Family Communion All Saints’ Day Gospel: John 11: 32-44 November 8th N.B. 10.50 am - Remembrance Day Service Remembrance Sunday Old Testament Lesson: Micah 4: 1-5 New Testament Lesson: John 15: 1-17 November 15th Family Communion 2nd before Advent Gospel: Mark 13: 1-8 November 22nd Sung Eucharist Christ the King Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 New Testament Lesson: Revelation 1: 4b-8 Gospel: John 18: 33-37 November 29th Holy Communion for the six parishes Advent Sunday at St Chad’s, Kynnersley

HEALING SERVICE

Just to remind you all that the monthly Healing Service at St Peter’s will now take place at the earlier time of 4.30 pm until March next year.

On Thursday 12th November at 2.15 pm in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond, the Revd Prebendary Edward Ward will speak on “Remembrance”. Everyone is welcome. For further information and/or help with transport please contact Margaret Matthews on 825976.

10 THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S CHURCH EDGMOND

Members of the Friends of St Peter’s Church committee supported a number of events during a very busy weekend at the end of September:

Friday 25th September at the McMillan Coffee morning we enjoyed some amazing cakes, good conversation, a spot the cake competition and raised £263.88 for a very worthwhile cause. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who baked a cake and helped out with serving tea and coffee, but especially to everyone who supported the event and donated so generously.

Also on Friday 25th September we hosted members of TADLOP in our church for a concert of songs from the shows. This was a very enjoyable evening and we are grateful to TADLOP for giving their time and talent to raise funds for our church. They were so well received especially by those who were dancing in the aisles. Thank you to all who supported this event which enabled us to raise £635.50.

On Saturday 26th September, 25 children (and many parents) attended our Children’s Harvest activity workshop. We were joined by Dr Mo Ashraf and Marta Frazczak from Aston University who were demonstrating the importance of handwashing using UV glow cream, and extracting DNA from fruit (extracting DNA from your 5 a day). Thanks go to members of the congregation for their contribution to activities and refreshments during the workshop.

Around 50 people enjoyed the “bring and share” Harvest lunch in the church on Sunday 27th September, which ended our very busy weekend.

Future events

On Saturday 31st October at 7.30 pm the Dalen Singers and St Peter’s Church Choir will come together to provide us with an evening of musical entertainment. The tickets will be £5 which you can buy in advance from Julia Brown (550164) or just come along to the event and pay at the door. We look forward to seeing you.

The Beaumaris Singers will be at St Peter’s soon too – watch this space for further details.

The date for the Children’s Advent Workshop will be announced soon too.

If you would like more information about the Friends of St Peter’s Church, or any of our events, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Dr Julia Brown (Chair) Stephanie Egleston (Secretary) 01952 550164 01952 820457 [email protected] [email protected]

BELLRINGING NEWS

On Saturday 12th September the Edgmond Sunday Service band of ringers entered the annual competition to find the best band of Sunday Service ringers in the northern half of Shropshire (that part in the Lichfield Diocese). Eight teams entered the competition which was held at St Martins, near Oswestry and the judge was Tim Hine from Stafford. Edgmond won the competition last year so we had a job to do to defend our trophy. The judge found in our favour, finding just 6 faults in our test piece, against the second placed team (our arch rivals Shrewsbury!) with 8 faults. The cup is now safely back in out trophy cabinet! The ringers were (L to R) Gail Lawrence, Mark Adams, Edric Broom, Matt Lawrence, Chris Wulkau, Paul Lewis.

Peal attempt, 31 October

Early in September the local band attempted to ring a full peal which would have been the first for one of our local ringers, Biff Patterson. Sadly this attempt failed, so we plan to have another attempt on Saturday 31 October. We plan to start at 10.00 am and if successful the attempt should finish at about 1.00 pm. In order to avoid being disturbed the church door will be locked during the attempt. We apologise for any inconvenience. Edric Broom, Tower Captain

U3A NEWPORT (SHROPSHIRE) BRANCH

On Tuesday 17 November Anthony Crowe will present a slide talk "Everywhere the Glint of Gold" - the Tomb of Tutankhamen, its discovery, excavation and contents.

On Tuesday 15 December 2015 - "Christmas fun !!!"

The venue for all meetings is the Royal British Legion Club, Audley Road, Newport. The meetings commence at 2 pm. Admission £1. Visitors are always welcome.

12 PARISH WARDEN’S REPORT

Several incidents were reported to the Police during September.

Overnight on the 4th/5th a property in the High Street was the target of egg throwing and the following night the property next door was targeted.

On the 8th, a van was being followed by a caller after a property was observed being “eyed up” suspiciously. Unfortunately the call “dropped out”, and no details of address of caller, etc. could be recorded by the operators.

On the 19th, a male was reported selling goods door to door in the High Street. A check by the Safer Newport Team (by PCSO Andy Protheroe) revealed he had a self-made “licence”, with no photograph, so he was sent on his way at about 1600.

On the 20th, overnight, tables and chairs were taken from the patio area of Edgmond Bowling Club.

Although not within the village, there was also a report of an abandoned lorry adjacent to the entrance to Newport Showground, overnight on 24th/25th. The Police attended but found that all was in order.

Warning letters have been sent out to all parents about the parking of cars around the village school. The police will do periodic checks, and take appropriate action where necessary. John Keeping (813125)

EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL

Preparations for the new village hall extension are going well and detailed design of the steel frame is now under way. We have also very kindly been offered stainless steel fittings for the new kitchen as a donation.

The recent vintage fair at the hall was a great success with tables spilling out into the sunshine and plenty of tea and cakes from the W.I. Afternoon teas have now finished for the winter. This year we have raised approximately £1,400 from these events. Thank you to all the people who have baked, helped out and attended - these afternoon teas are as much about providing an opportunity for a chat as raising money. Special thanks must go to Anne Green for her ongoing work organizing these events.

The money raised from the afternoon teas will enable us to buy new curtain fabric and fittings. If anyone is a good hand sewer or a machinist, please contact Anne on 01952 814312 who would like to set up a Sewing Bee for making up the curtains.

13 Edgmond Village Hall 200 Club

The 200 Club is a monthly lottery run by the Village Hall Charity to raise money for the upkeep and improvement of the village hall. It is called the 200 Club because there are a maximum of 200 entries (numbered balls) that take part in each draw. For the price of £5 you are entered into 7 draws every six months. There are two £10 prizes each draw and four £5 prizes. A Grand Draw is held each December and June with one £100 prize, two £50 prizes, and two £25 prizes.

Recent winning tickets are listed below:

March 117, 38, 172, 43, 8, 96 April 122, 129, 19, 82, 18, 92 May 184, 152, 43, 35, 81, 117 June 120, 122, 23, 129, 11, 44 June Grand Draw 22, 54, 150, 146, 115

If you would like to get involved please contact Denise Bishop ([email protected]).

Forthcoming events:

On Saturday 7th November at 3.00 pm there will be an afternoon tea with a military theme. Keith Pritchard will talk about WW1 battle sites. There will then be a break for a cup of tea and a scone. This will be followed by our second speaker, Brian Howett, who will give us a talk on his life in the RAF. Both promise to be very entertaining. Price £4.00 on the door.

The Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 29th November between 11 am and 4 pm. The Village Hall is already fully booked for stalls but will have overflow space in the Methodist Hall. Highlights will include an opportunity to paint your own pottery, purchase Christmas gifts including wooden toys, jewellery, clothing, decorations and cakes. Father Christmas will be there to greet the children and refreshments of turkey baps, mulled wine, mince pies and tea and coffee will also be available. Please do come along and enjoy the festive fun.

Lost the Plot will be returning to the Village Hall on 13th February next year. More details will follow in due course.

Further details of all events are available at www.edgmondvillagehall.org.

14 News & Reports from Edgmond Parish Council www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk

The following statement is the contribution made by your Parish Council to the Local Plan consultation:

‘Edgmond Parish Council represents the communities within Edgmond, which includes the outlying hamlets of Adeney and Edgmond Marsh as well as the University of Harper Adams. The Parish Council has worked with officers of Telford & Wrekin Council over many years and responded to previous consultation exercises relating in particular to the Local Development Framework, Core Strategy and Strategic Land Housing Allocation Assessments. Throughout and over a period of time, development has been restricted and yet recently the Parish Council has had to defend the character and rural heritage of Edgmond against unsuitable development. The Parish Council looks to this Local Plan to protect the conservation area from large, harmful and inappropriate development.

Edgmond Parish Council welcomes the emerging Local Plan. We have looked in detail at the information gathered and used to form the policies and overall we are in support of the detail.

We do, however, have some concerns that they may not protect Edgmond from significant house building. We are particularly concerned that wording in both the draft Local Plan and its supporting documentation may indicate to developers that volumes of house building beyond that envisaged by the Plan’s authors would be supported in Edgmond. We do not share the confidence of the authors that unwarranted applications for significant house building in Edgmond will not come forward, bringing stress and worry to the residents of the village and wasting planning officers’ valued time.

We would be grateful if you would consider the following points:-

1) We welcome the boundary of the Newport settlement area, as this will provide a buffer between the town of Newport and the village of Edgmond. We request that the northern end of the Weald Moors Strategic Landscape be extended to include the Chetwynd Hill (designated Parkland on the Policy Map) and the SSSI between Newport & Edgmond. This would protect this landscape and prevent development which reduces the spatial separation between Edgmond & Newport.

2) Although an important part of our Parish, we believe that Edgmond Marsh has its own identity and that any further development of this area should be strongly resisted.

3) We acknowledge the importance of the Harper Adams University (HAU), applaud its growth, and value its links with the Parish. However we would like to have assurance that any further development at the Harper Adams University is

15 within the boundary of the existing campus. A further statement which prevents house building on agricultural land in the vicinity of HAU would be welcomed. The availability of farming land close to HAU is essential to its viability and continued growth.

4) Removing Edgmond Marsh and the University campus from the boundary of Edgmond would restrict areas for development which could be argued as infill areas and we could safely say that applications would not be supported. A statement that development which would reduce the special separation between Edgmond, Edgmond Marsh & HAU would be welcomed.

5) We greatly value the historic nature of our village. We acknowledge the Plan’s support for the enhancement of the Conservation Area within the village. We would ask that any development proposed which either harms or fails to enhance the Conservation Area should not be supported. The Conservation Area covers approximately 2/3rds of the settled area of the village. It therefore has extensive boundaries with agricultural land which define its character. A statement that development on agricultural land adjacent to the conservation area boundary will be resisted should be included.

6) We accept that a developer would find our village an attractive prospect for development and we would appreciate an assurance within the Local Plan that all five villages would have a fair distribution of new houses. While we accept the need for flexibility in numbers we ask you to consider the inclusion of a quota of 4 – 6 new houses per village for each 5 year period until the year 2031.

7) We would like Edgmond Playing field and the field opposite the church to be included in the green field protected spaces.

The residents of Edgmond have seen steady growth over recent years and will continue to support small scale developments that will add to the features of our village. We would not wish to prevent further development, however we would only support controlled development on small infill sites with properties that enable families to reside in the village and use the local facilities. There is no support for small estates within the village boundary.

We welcome your policy to restrict development and to prevent building out into the countryside on green fields. We support your view of using brownfield sites. There is no support for developing on agricultural land as we recognise the future importance of farming in rural areas.’

Katrina Baker MBE The Oaklands, Waters Upton, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6NP 01952 541939 (home); 07813 788094 [email protected]

16 EDGMOND METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: The Revd James Whateley 11 Silverdale Close, Church Aston, Newport, TF10 9FA Telephone: 01952 813959

SERVICES in NOVEMBER 2015

November 1st 10.30 am Dr Jeff Cox November 8th 10.30 am Mr C Hicks November 15th 10.30 am Mrs Denice Morgan November 22nd 10.30 am The Revd James Whateley (Sacrament) November 29th 10.30 am Mr Keith Jones (Advent Sunday)

Saturday 14th November – Iona Day BIG SING at 7.00 pm at Wellington Methodist Church ALL WELCOME

You can scrap the Ten Commandments if you are prepared to replace them with the two New Commandments of Jesus: to love God utterly and to love others as much as you love yourself.

But that takes a bit of doing! The only way to manage it is…

“to have one hand holding fast to the hand of Christ – and the other hand reaching out to the hand of our fellow man.” (The Revd John Jackson, 1976)

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CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP AT ST PETER’S, EDGMOND – HARVEST 2015

ST CHAD’S CHURCH, KYNNERSLEY

Churchwardens: Mr Jack Edge 07730 217813 PCC Secretary: Mrs Georgina Edge 670153

SERVICES in NOVEMBER 2015 Sunday November 1st NT Lesson Revelation 21: 1-6a Jack Edge All Saints’ Day (Red) Gospel John 11: 32 - 44 Isobel Moseley 10.30 am – Holy Communion Sunday October 8th OT Lesson Micah 4: 1-5 Jack Edge Remembrance Sunday (Red) Gospel John 15: 1 - 17 Stephanie Dobson 6.30 pm – Service of Remembrance Sunday November 15th Epistle Hebrews 10: 11-14, 19-25 Jack Edge 2nd before Advent (Green) Gospel Mark 13: 1-8 Catherine Gregory 10.30 am – Holy Communion Sunday November 22nd – Christ the King (Next before Advent) Jack Edge 3.00 pm – Christmas Messy Church Sunday November 29th OT Lesson Jeremiah 33: 14-16 Advent Sunday (Purple) Epistle 1 Thessalonians 3: 9 - 13 Gospel Luke 21: 25-36 10.30 am – Gathered Service of Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s

We would like to thank all those who came to our harvest supper and all who made and bought promises at our auction. Everyone's generosity is very much appreciated and has given church funds a significant boost!'

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

Sunday 13th December Christmas Carol Service at 6.30 pm

Sunday 20th December Carol singing around the village, meeting at St Chad’s at 5.00 pm

KYNNERSLEY GARDENING CLUB

Our next meeting will be on 13th November, all about Alpines, and the Christmas Dinner will be held on Friday 11th December.

We meet every second Friday of the month in Kynnersley Village Hall or as specified. New members always welcome. Please contact Hannah on 07891 154907.

18 KYNNERSLEY WI

November is going to be a busy month. Our meeting on the 10th November is the Annual Meeting and also Kynnersley WI Show. There are four categories - a Summer Jam, Victoria Sponge, Chutney and a knitted baby hat (suitable to be donated to a baby charity). The entries will be judged by Mrs Doreen Hall. This will the first of what we hope will become an Annual Show.

On the 21st November we are holding a Christmas Workshop when Miss Jean Madeley will help us make either a table decoration or a door hanging.

If you would like a ‘taster’ session to see if Kynnersley WI is for you, you will be made very welcome. The first visit is free to give you an idea of what we get up to. We meet in Kynnersley Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm. For further details, please contact Pat on 603612 or Ann on 670937.

ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH, PRESTON

Churchwardens: Dr D Nurse, 1 Manor Barns 608455 Mr D Brown, The Conifers 676671 PCC Secretary: Mrs P Jones, The Rockery, Wheat Leasowes 603612

SERVICES IN NOVEMBER 2015 Sunday November 1st NT Lesson Revelation 21: 1 - 6a Mrs P Jones All Saints’ Day Gospel John 11: 32-44 Mr D Brown 9.00 am – Holy Communion Sidesman Dr D Nurse 6.30 pm – Harvest Songs of Praise Sunday November 8th – Remembrance Sunday 10.15 am – Family Service Sunday November 15th Epistle Hebrews 10: 11 - 14, 19 - 25 Dr T Goode 2nd before Advent Gospel Mark 13: 1-8 Mrs A Smith 9.00 am – Holy Communion Sidesman Mr D Brown Sunday November 22nd NT Lesson Revelation 1: 4b - 8 Mrs B Vickers Christ the King Gospel John 18: 33-37 Dr D Nurse 9.00 am – Holy Communion Sidesman Mrs J Shore Sunday November 29th – Advent Sunday 10.30 am – Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s, Kynnersley

19 Farewell, Bishop Jonathan

Almost 700 people attended a special farewell service at the Cathedral on Saturday 26th September, where they watched the 98th Bishop of Lichfield hand over his Pastoral Staff for safekeeping until it is presented to his successor once an appointment is made.

The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill was installed as Bishop of Lichfield in 2003, when he became the 98th Bishop of Lichfield in a line going back to St Chad in 669 AD. He was educated at Keele University, before enjoying twenty years in ministry in Kent before becoming Bishop of Southampton in 1996.

The 'Laying-up of the Pastoral Staff' during Saturday's service in Lichfield Cathedral marked the formal moment from which the responsibilities of Diocesan Bishop were no longer his. The Diocese's in-house lawyer, Registrar Niall Blackie was there with his stopwatch to mark the exact time. It was the most poignant moment as Bishop Jonathan passed his bishop's staff (Crosier) to the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral who then laid it on the altar.

The remainder of the service comprised hymns, songs and readings chosen by the retiring bishop; his final sermon which in typical self-deprecating style listed some of his most inauspicious moments; and a tribute to both him and Jane, his wife, by the Bishop of Wolverhampton, Rt Revd Clive Gregory.

At the end, the congregation which included many former colleagues from within the diocese and from further afield spilled out of the west doors into glorious sunshine before attending a reception at which final words of appreciation were said. These included greetings from Andrew Khoo representing the Archbishop of South East Asia and Jelena Kasten, a St Chad's Volunteer from northern Germany, who read a

20 letter on behalf of Bishop Ulrich of our partner diocese of Nordkirche in the German Lutheran church.

Bishop Jonathan and Jane will settle in Kent where, he has previously said in interviews, he intends to take a course in cookery in order to 'be more useful in the kitchen'.

The search has already begun for his replacement, with consultations made around the Diocese in June. The Crown Nominations Committee is expected to shortlist and make their nomination in December and January. An announcement will be made once the appointment is confirmed by the Queen through the Prime Minister's office. It will then take some months for the new bishop to move to the diocese and take up the role. 29 Sept 2015. Photos by Mark Salmon / Simon Jones

Are you up for it?

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21 AND FINALLY …

I feel like my body has got totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors.

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