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SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS JUNE 2015 No. 457 DIARY Wed 3rd 18.30 – 20.30 Youth Club, Village Hall Fri 4th 14.00 Art Club, Village Hall Sun 7th 09.30 1st Sunday after Trinity, Stanford on Avon Tu e 9th 19.45 Parish Council, Village Hall Wed 10th 09.00 Said Holy Communion, St Nicholas’ Church Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 18.30 – 20.30 Youth12.50) Club, Village Hall Fri 12th 14.00 Art Club, Village Hall 19.30 Pig, Jig & Wig, Village Hall Sat 13th 13.00 Westerby Bassets Open Day, Walcote Road Sun 14th 09.30 2nd Sunday after Trinity, Family Service, St Nicholas’ Church Wed 17th 09.00 Said Holy Communion, St Nicholas’ Church 18.30 – 20.30 Youth Club, Village Hall Fri 19th 14.00 Art Club, Village Hall Sun 21st 09.30 3rd Sunday after Trinity, Joint Holy Communion at North Kilworth Wed 24th 09.00 Said Holy Communion, St Nicholas’ Church Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 18.30 – 20.30 Youth12.50) Club, Village Hall Sun 28th 10.30 Avon Swift Group Service, Holy Communion, St Nicholas’ Church The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders Please send copy for the July edition by 19th June to Ann Saunders, Smithy House, Welford Road Tel: 575 332 Email: [email protected] The South Kilworth News Advertising enquiries to Colin Olle,Croft Acre, The Belt Tel: 575 791 Email: [email protected] Printed by Partridges Mark and Alison Partridge, Yew Tree House, North Road. www.partridgesuk.com CLERGY LETTER AN OLD IDEA WITH A MODERN RELEVANCE I have just returned from visiting old friends in the West Country, including staying with a former curate of mine, Barbara Stanton. She is looking after five country parishes near Yeovil in Somerset. On Sunday 10th May I took part in a Rogationtide service in one of her churches. Rogation services I guess are rare events these days. But taking part in this service made me realise that for several reasons we should consider re-introducing them in our churches. Rogationtide was originally about asking (Latin - rogare - to ask) God to bless the crops. The first thing about such a service is that traditionally it involves moving out of the church buildings. Years ago I remember taking part in such a service in rural Hampshire. The congregation climbed onto trailers pulled by tractors and we visited several farms. In the service Barbara organised we first walked out into the church yard (the weather was fortunately very kind to us!), and stood by a stream running nearby, blessing God for the gift of water. Then we walked to another part of the churchyard looking across the fields, to ask God’s blessing on ‘beasts and cattle’. The third station was at the other end of the churchyard, which was fairly wild and uncultivated - asking God to bless ‘the wild, free places of the planet.’ Moving out of the churchyard, we walked down the village street into a cottage garden - to ask God’s blessing on all our ‘digging, sowing, planting’. We then walked down the street to stand outside the last working farm in the parish, to ask God’s blessing on our farms, and all who work on the land. Walking back to the church we stopped at another cottage and asked God’s blessing ‘on the simple, honest and clean things of life, the security of a home to come back to...’. Finally we returned to the church and stood outside the porch, remembering all those who had gone before us: we benefit from the labours of our ancestors, as others we hope will benefit from our labours when we have gone. So two reasons, at least, for organising such a service: our services are usually too static. It is good to move outside our church buildings. And such a service is good for all ages - the children especially will love it. In Barbara’s service we had about twenty five people (out of a population of 200), including two youngsters. Keeping on the move keeps our attention from wandering, and the message can come across much more effectively. Secondly and most importantly we are celebrating God’s wonderful creation. We remind ourselves of how much we depend on the crops in the fields for our food, as well as remembering so many other blessings. But we also remind ourselves of the crisis we are facing today: the damage we have done and are doing to our environment. We are stewards of God’s creation - he has placed it in our hands. We’re using up the earth’s natural resources as if there were no tomorrow. What sort of world will our grandchildren inherit? Will it be habitable? The population of the world continues to increase alarmingly; how will we feed everyone? The threat to biodiversity, with so many species of wildlife now facing extinction, partly caused through over-intensive farming, with the excessive use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides. The destruction of the rainforests - so vital for the health of the planet. And over and above everything is the threat of global warming leading to climate change, already causing drought and famine, in some areas of the world, and flooding in others. Yes - I recommend re-introducing a Rogationtide service into our churches, as I will be doing myself in the churches I am responsible for. Canon Brian Davis MID-WEEK WORSHIP ACROSS THE AVON SWIFT BENEFICE. There are now a number of opportunities for people to gather for midweek prayer in different churches and at different times across the benefice. Tuesdays at 12 noon… Midday Prayer in St. Andrew’s, North Kilworth 20 minutes of quiet prayer Wednesdays at 9 am… Holy Communion at St. Nicholas’, South Kilworth Half an hour quiet said service with short reflection Thursdays at 5 pm… Evening Prayer at All Saints’, Gilmorton 20 minutes of quiet prayer “ROCK OR SAND? FIRM FOUNDATIONS FOR BRITAIN’S FUTURE” Chris writes: Around the time of our recent General Election, I finished reading this remarkable book, edited by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York: a series of essays by a number of key players in contemporary British society. These include Lord Adonis, who has had several ministerial briefs in national government; Kersten England, Chief Executive of York; Ruth Fox, Director of the Hansard Society; Julia Unwin, Chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Andrew “On Sentance, Senior Economic Adviser to Pricewaterhouse Coopers; Justin Welby and John Sentamu and others. Whatever your political persuasion, you might enjoy these thoughtful essays as they explore how key Christian values engage with the vision of the common good for our nation at a time of immense change. There is a waiting-list to borrow my copy…either add your name, or buy it yourself and pass it on!… it’s an SPCK paperback. ISBN 978-0-281-07174-6 From time to time I’ll flag up a book some of you may enjoy…so watch this space! SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB The bowls season runs from April to September. Established in 1934, we are keen to enrol new members from South Kilworth and there is a practice roll up each Wednesday from 5 to 7pm. All are welcome to come along when a loan of bowls and advice shall be given. Our aim is to enjoy a game in friendly atmosphere. Home matches are supplied with bar facilities. This is an inexpensive way to enjoy the summer evenings. For further information, please call Gerry Byrne on 575080 or email: [email protected] FREE HOUSE A Proper pub What’s on the bar Ringwood best bitter 3.8% Thatchers Gold 4.8% NEW. Kronenberg 5.o% Stella Artois 4, 4.0% Becks Vier 4.0% Guinness 4.1% Guest Ales Continuously changing guest ales. Beers this month Woodfordes, Royal Norfolks, 4.5% Frog Island, Amber Daze, 4.3% Elliswood, Conny Quaffer, 4.1% Langton,Welland Sunrise, 4.5% Why not try our meal deal: Two flame grilled steaks and a bottle of wine for £21.00 Rump steak – Chicken breast – Gammon steak Char grilled and served with chips or jacket potato, peas or salad To view menu,Meat rafflevisit our in support web page of the thewhitehart.host Laura Centre zi.com 3 Prizes • Beef Joint • Two b.b.q Packs • Whole Chicken Draw takes place Friday @ 9ish, Tickets from the bar £1.00 each All meat supplied by Joseph Morris Butchers Traditional Village Pub, Log Fire, Real Ales, HD Sky Sports & Free WIFI All major credit cards accepted cash back available. Recommended in 2015 Real Ale Guide For all enquires call Pete on 01858 575416 SWINFORD ROAD ALLOTMENTS Plot available, annual fee £35. Contact Alison Perkins 01858 575282 [email protected] SK NEWS UPDATE Pleased with the positive comments on new format of the SK News but we have been rather variable recently on the issue date of the SK News. This has been due to Bank Holidays and the extra time required for the printing in the new format. We have decided that in order to try to get the SK News issued at the end of the month / beginning of the next month we need to bring forward the copy date to allow the SK news to be finalised at least a week before the end of the month. For this reason please note the June copy date of 19th June – on the front of the SK News as usual.