Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org JULY 2017 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Bishop of Southwell & to ordain twenty clergy this month record number of new MICHAEL ALLEN: Michael is clergy will be ordained married to Beth and they have Aby the Bishop of two children, Florence (2 ½) and Southwell & Nottingham on 1st Henry (8 months). Michael will and 2nd July in the Minster. serve his title with The Revd Tim Twenty will be ordained as Parker in the East Leake, West deacons and priests to serve in Leake, Stanford-on-Soar, parishes across the diocese, from Rempstone and Costock East Leake in the south to Bawtry Benefice. in the north. It is the largest number of stipendiary clergy NAEEM BAHADUR: Naeem is being ordained in the diocese for married to Rubina and they have over twenty years, including five Michele Hampson two children, Cyrus (5) and of those being ordained deacon Jeremiah (3). Naeem trained for who are under 30. They will be church. This is such a great ministry at the Queen’s serving in churches that encouragement as we seek to Foundation, Birmingham. He will incorporate every part of the grow the church in every Continued on page 3 diocese: city centre, outer urban, community, bringing the hope of market towns, and rural Jesus Christ to people of all communities. ages.” In this month’s issue:

Bishop Paul says: “I am thrilled The Deacon candidates are: 2 News in brief to be ordaining so many deacons and priests to serve in churches PETER SHAW: Peter is married 4 Events & information across the Diocese of Southwell to Steph. He will be serving his and Nottingham. It is a wonderful title with the Revd Canon Tim 5 Prayer Diary sign of the commitment to see Pullen in the Wollaton benefice. local churches flourishing and ` 9 Training Courses growing across the diocese. They MICHELE HAMPSON: A are people with diverse gifts, psychiatrist who trained at St 11 What’s On backgrounds and personalities, John’s and then at Ridley Hall each one is called by God to Cambridge. Michele will be 12 Comings & Goings dedicate their lives to serve as serving her title with the Revd Dr leaders in the mission of the Megan Smith in Lenton Benefice. 2 July 17 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Farewell to the men and women Archbishop's who commit themselves to the Palace Southwell Minster safety of us all Specialist Plant t Easter this year I handed over the responsibility of Fair 2017 AChaplain to the Nottinghamshire Fire and rescue Top Plant Nurseries with Service to The Reverend David something special for Milner. This followed a period in every garden which David shadowed me in my ministry to the wonderful men and Sunday women who commit themselves daily to the safety of us all through 13th August the Fire and rescue Service. 11 am-4pm

The work of a chaplain in this Entry donation: £1.00 context is much the same as that of any priest, namely to become In aid of the Minster’s project to known and to be seen to be available and, to some extent, share the conserve and better interpret the life of those with whom the ministry is set. This is done partly by the stone carvings of animals, plants traditional pastoral technique of getting known, not least by visiting and green men in the late Fire Stations and gaining an insight into the Watch system and the thirteenth century Chapter continuing training of Firefighters. But there is more. The Fire House Service recognises the value of chaplaincy in that the chaplain is kept informed of major incidents and if an Incident Commander at a call- The Archbishop's Palace, out, whether a fire or a road traffic collision, deeds it helpful, the Southwell Minster chaplain attends and is available to the Firefighters both during the Church Street, Southwell, course of the incident and afterwards. Notts NG25 0HD email: info@ Frequently the Fire Service is the first on the scene of what can be archbishopspalacesouthwell. distressing and serious situations, often involving death or serious org.uk injury; firefighters will often have to deal with traumatic situations, both for themselves as well as members of the public. My experience www.southwellminster.org of these men and women is that they act with consummate Tel: 01 636 81 2649 professionalism on all such occasions – the role of the chaplain is to be available both at the time if necessary and afterwards. A great deal planthuntersfairs.co.uk is achieved through the sharing of a cup of tea round the crew-room 513115Specialist Plant Fairs at table in the Fire Station, often in the small hours of the night. Beautiful Gardens and Countryside Locations My eight years as Chaplain to the Notts Fire & Rescue Service have been immensely rewarding and it has been a privilege to be involved with such committed people, inspiring examples of commitment to the safety of us all.

The Venerable Robin Turner CB DL Chaplain Notts Fire & Rescues Service 2009-17 Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Continued from page 1 RACHEL MITCHELL: He trained at the Lincoln School Rachel, who is married to Sid, of Theology, and is serving his be serving his title with The Revd studied at St. John’s College. She title with The Revd Malcolm Clive Burrows in the Hyson will serve her title with the Revd Lambert in the Annesley with Green & Forest Fields Benefice. Canon Mark Tanner in the Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse ANTHONY DIXON: Anthony is Radcliffe-on-Trent and Shelford Benefice. married to Amy. He trained at Benefice. Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and will WILL FOULGER. Will is serve his title with the Revd Nine priest candidates are being married to Vikki, and they have Alison Jones in a new Mid- ordained on Saturday 1st July: four children - Iris, Jonah, Jesse County Resource Church in the & Huck. He trained at Cranmer Deanery of Newark & Southwell. LYDIA CARTWRIGHT: Lydia Hall, Durham. Will is serving as a is married to Drew and they have pioneer curate with Jonny Hughes SIMON FELLOWS: Simon is three children: Daisy (12), Isaac at Trinity Church Nottingham. married to Julia. He trained at St. (10) and Hannah (8). Lydia is John’s College and will be serving her title with The Revd JONNY HUGHES: Jonny is serving his title with The Revd Canon Peter Huxtable in the married to Amy and they have Canon Peter Huxtable in the Stapleford Benefice. four young children, Grace (6), Stapleford Benefice. Joseph (4), Eden (2) and Anna (2). He leads the team at Trinity GARRETH FRANK: Garreth Church Nottingham. trained at Cranmer Hall, Durham, and will serve his title with the AMANDA LEES: Amanda is Revd Canon Steve Silvester in married to Michael and they have the Nottingham St Nicholas four children, Francesca (14), Benefice. Sebastian (12), Frederick (10) and Roland (7). She trained for BECKY HANCOCK: Becky is ministry at St. John’s School of married to John and they have Mission, Nottingham, and is two children, Ellie (15) and serving her title in the United James (12). She trained for Philip Howson Benefice of Blidworth and ministry at St John’s, Rainworth, with the Revd Hazel Nottingham. Becky will serve PHILIP HOWSON: Philip is Robinson. her title with the Revd Jonathan married to Imogen and they have Strickland in the Bawtry with two daughters. He is serving his CHRIS PEARSE: Chris is Austerfield, Misson, Everton & title with the Revd Zoe Burton in married to Trine and they have Mattersey Benefice. the Benefice of Ollerton with two children, Gracie (3) and KAREN HANFORD: Karen is Boughton. Joshua (1). Chris trained for married to David and they have a ministry at Ridley Hall, son, Richard. She trained at St TIM CHAMBERS: Tim is Cambridge, and is serving his John’s and will serve her title married to Clare, a teacher. He title with the Revd Canon Tim with the Revd Canon Tim Pullen trained at St Mellitus College in Pullen in the Wollaton Benefice. in the Wollaton Benefice. London. He is serving his title with the Revd Lee Proudlove in ANDREW STEWART: Andrew CHRISTOPHER LEE: Chris is the West Bridgford Benefice. is married to Menekse. He married to Ruth. He trained at trained for ministry at St John’s Cranmer Hall in Durham and will STEVEN COTTERILL: Steve College, Nottingham, and is serve his title with the Revd is married to Julie and they have serving his title with The Revd David Pickersgill at St Mary’s three children, Rebekah (27) Chris Hodder in the Wilford Hill with St Leonard’s Newark. Matthew (25) and Bethany (17). Benefice. 4 July 17 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio Open-air garden theatre at Meeting of the The Archbishop’s Palace Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests

The Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests will meet on 27th July at Egmanton and would like to invite anyone interested in church education to join them.

18th July 2017 The speaker is the Revd Richard Peers, Liverpool diocesan ‘The Wind in the Willows’ director of education and a teacher himself. The meeting begins with a Eucharist at the Outdoor Theatre production by Chapter House Productions Church of Our Lady of in the Education Garden of the Archbishop’s Palace. Egmanton at 12 noon, followed by a light lunch in the church Garden open from 5pm and the production to start at 6.30pm. hall after which Fr Richard will speak and engage in debate and Tickets and information from Southwell Minster 01636 812933, discussion. No charge. See Tickets 0871 0260 www.seetickets.com Further details: Matthew Adult £15, Child £10, Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £44. Askey or Margaret Oldroyd. 10% discount for parties of 10 or more. Please register your interest, for catering purposes. Bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Email: frmaskey@ btinternet.com or [email protected] A second Winter with the Celts Parish Buying video The planning team are hard at work preparing for a second Winter with the Celts series of bible studies Parish Buying have released a video of Church Warden Offered on behalf of Newark & Southwell deanery, but open to all, Jacqueline Brown talking about the studies will focus on Celtic spirituality. the benefits of joining the Buying Service, which focuses They will run from October to February in Upton and Farndon on quality, and ethically sound churches products, at competitive rates.

Advance information from Watch the video here Roy Parsons https://www.parishbuying.org. on 01636 673422 uk/news/7744-testimony.html Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In August we pray for. . .

Tue 01 Aug Revd Michael Allen (East Leake, West Leake, Stanford-on-Soar, Rempstone & Costock Benefice) Port Elizabeth - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Nceba Nopece

Wed 02 Aug Revd Naeem Bahadur (Hyson Green with Forest Fields Benefice), Revd Denise Watkinson (Hyson Green with Forest Fields Benefice) Popondota - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Lindsley Ihove Port Moresby - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Denny Guka

Thu 03 Aug SECTOR MINISTRIES: Lowdham Grange Prison (Mark Savage) Port Sudan - (Northern, Sudan)The Rt Revd Abdu Kodi

Fri 04 Aug Revd Anthony Dixon (Mid County Resource Church) Portsmouth - (Canterbury, England)The Rt Revd Christopher Foster

Sat 05 Aug Revd Simon Fellows (Stapleford Benefice), Revd Lydia Cartwright (Stapleford Benefice) Pretoria - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Johannes Seoka

Sun 06 Aug Revd Garreth Frank (Nottingham St Nicholas Benefice) Puerto Rico - (XI, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Wilfrido Orench Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Helsinki, Bishop Irja Askola

Mon 07 Aug Revd Becky Hancock (Bawtry with Austerfield, Misson, Everton and Mattersey Benefice) Pune - (North India)The Rt Revd Andrew Rathod

Tue 08 Aug Revd Michele Hampson (Lenton Benefice) Qu'Appelle - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Rt Revd Robert Hardwick Quebec - (Canada, Canada)The Rt Revd Bruce Myers 6 July 17 In August we pray for. . .

Wed 09 Aug Revd Karen Hanford (Wollaton Benefice), Revd Christopher Pearse (Wollaton Benefice), Revd Peter Shaw (Wollaton Benefice and Pioneer Curate for Nottingham North Deanery) Rajasthan - (North India)The Rt Revd Darbara Singh

Thu 10 Aug DIOCESAN STAFF: Director of Parish Support for the Diocese, Fraser McNish and his colleagues Rayalaseema - (South India)The Rt Revd B D Rao

Fri 11 Aug Revd Christopher Lee (Newark upon Trent with Coddington Team Ministry Benefice) Recife - (Brazil)The Rt Revd João Cancio Peixoto

Sat 12 Aug Revd Rachel Mitchell (Radcliffe on Trent and Shelford Benefice) Rejaf - (Loryko, Sudan)The Rt Revd Enock Tombe

Sun 13 Aug Revd Andrew Stewart (Wilford Hill Benefice) Remo - (Lagos, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Michael Fape Church of Sweden: Diocese of Stockholm, Bishop Eva Brunne

Mon 14 Aug Revd Tim Chambers (West Bridgford Benefice) Renk - (Upper Nile, Sudan)The Rt Revd Joseph Atem

Tue 15 Aug Revd Steve Cotterill (Annesley with Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse Benefice) Rhode Island - (I, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Nicholas Knisely

Wed 16 Aug Revd Jonny Hughes (Trinity Church Nottingham), Revd Will Foulger (Trinity Church Nottingham) Rift Valley - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd John Lupaa

Thu 17 Aug SECTOR MINISTRIES: Whatton Prison (Vacant) Rio de Janeiro - (Brazil)The Rt Revd Filadelfo Neto

Fri 18 Aug Revd Philip Howson (Ollerton with Boughton Benefice) Rio Grande - (VII, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Michael Vono

Sat 19 Aug Revd Amanda Lees (Blidworth & Rainworth Benefice) Perth - (Western Australia, Australia)The Most Revd Roger Herft Assistant Bishop of Perth - (Australia)The Rt Revd Kate Wilmot Perth - Eastern and Rural Region - (Western Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Wilmot Perth - Goldfields-Country Region - (Western Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Jeremy James Riverina - (New South Wales, Australia)The Rt Revd Rob Gillion

Sun 20 Aug Revd Wendy Bradley (Aspley Benefice) Rochester (USA) - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Prince Singh Rochester - (Canterbury, England)The Rt Revd James Langstaff Rochester - (Canterbury, England) Vacant Niftynotes 7 In August we pray for. . .

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh- Poulsen

Mon 21 Aug Revd Kirstine Buchan (Beeston Benefice), Revd Rob Wiggins (Beeston Benefice) Rockhampton - (Queensland, Australia)The Rt Revd David Robinson

Tue 22 Aug Revd Ben Clayton (Nottingham St Jude Benefice) Rokon - (Loryko, Sudan)The Rt Revd Francis Mori

Wed 23 Aug Revd Tom Devas (Wollaton Park Benefice) Rorya - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd John Adiema Ruaha - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Joseph Mgomi

Thu 24 Aug Revd Mina Munns (Selston with Westwood Benefice) Rumbek - (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan)The Rt Revd Alapayo Kuctiel

Fri 25 Aug Revd James Pacey (Hucknall Team Ministry) Rumonge - (Burundi)The Rt Revd Pedaculi Birakengana

Sat 26 Aug Revd Jenny Sharpe (Warsop St Peter & St Paul with Sookholme St Augustine Benefice) Rupert's Land - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Rt Revd Donald Phillips

Sun 27 Aug Revd Andy Tufnell (Gamston & Bridgford Benefice), Revd Maureen Collins (Wilford Benefice) Ruvuma - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Maternus Kapinga Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Espoo, Bishop Tapio Luoma

Mon 28 Aug BANK HOLIDAY- we pray for all members of the Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve the Lord in truth and love Ruwenzori - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Reuben Kisembo South Rwenzori - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Jackson Nzerebende

Tue 29 Aug Revd Cora Yarrien (Daybrook Benefice), Revd Jane Walker (Sherwood Benefice), Sabah - (South East Asia)The Rt Revd Melter Tais Assistant Bishop of Sabah - (South East Asia)The Rt Revd John Yeo

Wed 30 Aug ORDINANDS IN TRAINING: Toby Artis, David Bean, Jack Bull, Ben Evans, Richard Hanford, Debs Hudghton, Simon Jones, Ben Marston, Francis Moloney Sabongidda-Ora - (Bendel, Nigeria)The Rt Revd John Akao

Thu 31 Aug ORDINANDS DUE TO COMMENCE TRAINING SEPT 2017: Esther Allin, John Blakeley, Claire Ellwood, Claire Melless, Jonathan Mole, Susan Pendenque, Pippa Scott, Alex Shiells, Tom Tuck Saldanha Bay - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Raphael Hess 8 July 17 World links news - Burundi www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Disadvantaged communities in Burundi given major boost by Mothers' Union

Mothers’ Union programme to reach the Amost disadvantaged communities in Burundi has produced startling results bucking the trend in one of the world’s poorest countries. The Literacy and Financial Education Programme [LFEP], which has been jointly funded by Comic Relief, has helped over 14,000 men and women to read and write, as well as furnishing many now considering ways to extend evolving Gilberte joined forces with business skills and the the LFEP throughout the with her husband and now they confidence to advocate on issues country.” work together.” such as Gender Based Violence and access to education for Nicola added, “Traditionally, The LFEP has also helped women women and young girls. women in Burundi have been to grow in confidence. One marginalised and undervalued but woman, Goretti, from Gitega in The LFEP programme has been more than three quarters of those central Burundi, said, “I used to in operation for three years and in enrolling onto LFEP have been be shy and thought that I was not that time has identified and women and girls. The inclusive meant to speak in public. I was trained 360 local facilitators, approach we have taken has always looking for a man to share resulting in 14,178 men and enabled many, including widows my ideas on my behalf. Since I women receiving accreditation and the disabled, who have been joined the programme and for literacy and numeracy skills, excluded from community based realised that I can speak for enabling them to setup up their programmes in the past, to take myself, not only can I express my own businesses and take on part and even to hold leadership ideas, but I have been elected leadership roles in the positions within the programme leader and I speak on behalf of community. and wider community.” others.” The evaluation team from Nicola Lawrence, Head of Mothers’ Union told the story of Posted on Anglican Communion Programmes at Mothers’ Union, Minani Gilberte, a 32 year old News Service (ACNS) webpage said; “Since the Literacy and mother of five. They said, Photo Credit: Mothers' Union Education Programme began it “Using a small loan Gilberte was has exceeded its original target by able to start a business selling over 30%, meaning more lives bananas and banana juice, which For further details about the have been changed and families is now thriving. Before Gilberte Burundi link contact: transformed than we thought entered this programme, she was the Revd Lucy Cleland email: possible. Despite the ongoing mistreated by her husband but [email protected] political unrest in Burundi, we are having seen that the business was Niftynotes 9 Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and 170 churches opening for IN CHURCHES special weekends TOO – RAISING AWARENESS OF ore than 170 churches DOMESTIC are taking part in the MDiocese’s Open ABUSE (S3) Churches Weekends, which offer people a great opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful and Course Aim: historic buildings in To enable participants to gain Nottinghamshire. insight into the nature of domestic abuse, the churches Some churches will be opening response, how it impacts on their doors for extra hours and children and what we can do services, while others will be about it. encouraging people to visit with the offer of guided tours, cream Under the new Safeguarding teas, exhibitions, tower tours and Training and Development much more – one is even offering Practice Guidance this module a beer garden. is required training for:

The events run over two weekends in the summer: 8th & 9th July and • Clergy and anyone holding 22nd & 23rd July – to find out what is happening near to you, click the Bishop’s Licence or here. Permission to Officiate • Spiritual Directors The Revd David McCoulough, Director of Partnerships & Mission in • Bishops Visitors the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, said: “Growing Disciples: • Pastoral Visitors Wider, Younger, Deeper is at the heart of our mission in every • Leaders of children/adults community across the city and county and I hope these Open activities Churches weekends will be opportunities to welcome new visitors • Diocesan/Parish/Cathedral and old friends and neighbours, to establish the beginnings of new Safeguarding Officers relationships, and that peoples’ hearts will be open to the good news of Jesus.” Thursday 20th July Booklets containing details about every church taking part, and the Family Care activities and services they are offering, are available in local 28 Magdala Road churches, libraries and Tourist Information Centres, or you can view a Nottingham, NG3 5DF booklet on screen by going to: 10am-1pm http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/06/OCWE_Booklet_WEB.pdf To book a place please email: sgtraining@familycare- You can also order booklets by contacting nottingham.org.uk [email protected] 10 July 17 What’s On

Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected] in July

1 Music at St Peter's Nottingham - Coffee Break Concerts Summer 2017 - Harriet Astbury, soprano & saraBande. A programme of Bach’s secular cantatas given by the church’s resident ensemble saraBande and fabulous local soprano Harriet Astbury. Starts at 11am and lasts for one hour Coffee & biscuits from 10.15am· Admission by donation. www.nottinghamchurches.org 1 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Rosemary Braddy (voice) & Philip Robinson (piano). “Dreams and Fantasies’- Songs by Debussy and Strauss. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission is free of charge (there is a retiring collection to cover costs) and refreshments are available beforehand. For further information, contact Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 1 Summer Fair - All Saints’ Coddington, Near Newark. Fun filled afternoon from 2pm to 4pm for all the Family. Come along and join in the family games, crafts, quizzes, tombola’s and book sale, to name but a few. Find us in the Village Hall, Cottage Gardens and afternoon tea and music in the church. 1 Ordination of Priests, 4pm, Southwell Minster. 1,2 The Ministry of Sport Tennis Open. 2pm- 4.15pm, West Bridgford Tennis. Two afternoons of friendly indoor tournament tennis are planned for all ages and abilities to take part in. Includes short sporty talk on faith. Saturday: Singles tournament, Sunday: Doubles tournament (come as a pair or we can put you in one). Entry is just £5 per day if booked ahead. Otherwise £7. Limited entry places available. For more info contact [email protected] 2 Ordination of Deacons, 11am, Southwell Minster. 8 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Johannes Moore (voice) & Mihály Berecz (piano). In association with the Southwell and Nottingham branch of the RSCM - Choral Directors’ training day. Schumann: Dichterliebe; Lieder by Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission is free of charge (there is a retiring collection to cover costs) and refreshments are available beforehand. For further information, contact Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 8,9 Open Churches Weekend at Wilfrid's Church, Kelham and St Michael & All Angels Church, Averham. There will be a History of the Churches together with a quiz aimed at the children. 9th - Songs of Praise, 4.30pm, St. Michael & All Angels Church, Averham. 9 Music in the Great Hall (Stephen Cooper, Baritone) 7.30pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishops Palace, refreshments served from 7pm. 15 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Harry Jacques (organ) Assistant Organist, Newark Parish Church Works by Bach, Couperin, Duruflé and Parry. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission is free of charge (there is a retiring collection to cover costs) and refreshments are available beforehand. For further information, contact Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 18 ‘The Wind in the Willows’ Outdoor Theatre production by Chapter House Productions in the Education Garden of the Archbishop’s Palace. Garden open from 5pm and the production to start at 6.30pm. Tickets and information from Southwell Minster 01636 812933, See Tickets 0871 0260 www.seetickets.com Adult £15, Child £10, Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £44. Niftynotes 11

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10% discount for parties of 10 or more. Bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. 19 Organ Recital Series 2017 – Roger Fisher (Chester). 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Performances are on the Nicholson organ and showcase some of the larger works of the organ repertory. 21 Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral - 12.15–1pm, Southwell Minster. 22 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Edward turner (organ) Organ Scholar, Southwell Minster. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 26 - ‘BrickMinster!’ - Explore the fun trail of awesome mini-figures around the Minster, and 23 Aug discover the secrets of the Cathedral...Brick-tastic fun! Open all day. 27 The Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests will be meeting at Egmanton and would like to invite anyone interested in church education to join them. The speaker is the Revd Richard Peers, Liverpool diocesan director of education and a teacher himself, his previous post was Head of Trinity all-through School in Lewisham. The meeting begins with a Eucharist at the Church of Our Lady of Egmanton at 12 noon, followed by a light lunch in the church hall after which Fr Richard will speak and engage in debate and discussion. All with an interest in church education are welcome. No charge. Further details: Matthew Askey or Margaret Oldroyd. Please let us know of your interest, for catering purposes. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 28 - ‘The Adam & Eve Project’ Art exhibition of a collection of artists, with Private View on 20 Aug Friday 28th July at 7pm. Southwell Minster. 29 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Ben Mills (organ) Organ Scholar, Newark Parish Church Vierne: Symphony no. 1; Bach: Trio Sonata in E flat. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen 1 Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected]

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5 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Ruth Gomme (voice) & Helen Vickery (piano) Works by Schubert, Berlioz and Walton. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available beforehand. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore 01636 678897 or [email protected] 12 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - David Price (organ) Mozart: F minor Fantasia (K608); Bach: G major Prelude & Fugue (BWV541);Boellmann: Suite Gothique. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore 01636 678897 or [email protected] 19 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Fraser Graham (piano) Schubert: Impromptu No 1 in F minor; Schumann: Kreisleriana. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 26 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - George Gillow (organ) Oundle Award Winner; Organ Scholar elect, Gloucester Cathedral. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm.Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected]

Please note the deadline for the August -issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH JULY 2017 12 July 17 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Jonathan Strickland, Vicar of Bawtry with Austerfield, Misson, Everton and Mattersey to be also Area Dean of Bassetlaw and Bawtry deanery for a period of 12 months with effect from 1 July 2017 The Revd Robert Allan (known as Allan) Scrivener, at present Vicar of St Edmund King and Martyr, Mansfield Woodhouse, St Chad, Pleasley Vale and Peafield Community Church all in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect from 30 September 2017. The Reverend Canon Philip Williams, currently Vicar at St James’ Porchester/Area Dean of Gedling, to become Associate Archdeacon for Transition Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham with effect from 1 September 2017. Subject to the usual legalities The Reverend Andrew John Fisher at present Vicar of St Chad’s, Wood End, Coventry in the Diocese of Coventry to be Vicar of St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities. The licensing date is to be 3 September 2017 at 6pm with the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd Tony Porter. The Revd James Sebastian Curry, currently Priest-in-Charge of St John’s, Golcar and St Mark’s, Longwood in the new Diocese of Leeds to be Associate Priest of St Mark’s Mansfield and St Peter & St Paul, Mansfield in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing on Monday 25 September, 7.30pm at St Mark’s Mansfield. Follow up The Revd Mark Tanner. The licensing will be taken by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham at 7.30pm on 7 September 2017. Follow up The Revd Bridget Baguley. The licensing date is 19 September 2017 at 7.30pm with the Bishop of Southwell & Notingham.

Bishop joins skating stars in backing boxing club ishop Tony Porter was a guest when Torvill and BDean visited Nottingham School of Boxing, St Ann’s, to support Marcellus Baz, a former gang member who set up the club to keep young people off the streets.

The ice skating stars and Bishop , Bishop Tony Porter, Marcellus Baz, , Chief Tony were joined by Constable of Nottinghamshire Craig Guildford and Police and Crime Nottinghamshire Chief Constable Commissioner Paddy Tipping. Craig Guildford and Police and left on its lease at the Pakistan for young people to make bad Crime Commissioner Paddy Club, Woodborough Road. choices, particularly when they Tipping. lack positive role models or have Torvill and Dean became friends never experienced loving Marcellus, who was awarded a with Marcellus when they worked discipline. I am delighted to BEM in the New Year’s Honours together on the TV show Ice support the work of Marcellus List, and also won the Unsung Rink, which was based in St Baz, working in a tough Hero at the BBC Sports Ann’s. They are now patrons of environment, but giving young Personality Awards in 2017, is his Switch Up charity. people hope, a disciplined trying to secure a home for the structure, and a sense of family.” club – there are only a few weeks Bishop Tony said: “It is so easy