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December 2018

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www.allsaintsaston.com SERVICES IN DECEMBER

Sunday 2nd December Advent 1

9am Holy communion at All Saints, Aston 10.30am All Age Worship, Aston All Saints C of E School

Sunday 9th December Advent 2

10.30am Holy Communion at All Saints, Aston 10.30am Holy Communion, Christ Church, Swallownest 9.00am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity, Ulley 3.30pm Christingle Service at All Saints, Aston

Sunday 16th December Advent 3

10.30am Holy Communion at All Saints, Aston 10.30am Christingle/ Crib Service at Christ Church, Swallownest 6.00pm Carol Service at All Saints, Aston

Sunday 23rd December Advent 4

10.30am Holy Communion at All Saints, Aston 10.30am Holy Communion at Christ Church, Swallownest 9.00am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Ulley 4.00pm Children’s Nativity at Holy Trinity, Ulley

Monday 24th December Chriatmas Eve

3.30pm Crib Service at All Saints, Aston 11.30pm Midnight Mass at All Saints, Aston 11.30pm Midnight Mass at Holy Trinity, Ulley

Tuesday 25th December Christmas Day

10.30am United Benefice service at All Saints, Aston

Sunday 30th December \

10.30am Holy Communion at All Saints, Aston 9.00am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity,Ulley

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[email protected] 0114 287 3780

It’s that time of year again! As the supermarket shelves pile high with tempting food and drink, and the adverts insist our Christmas will not be complete without the lat- est hi-tech device, it’s easy to become cynical about Christmas. Yet another layer of busy-ness in lives that are already too busy. A hollow façade of jollity. A source of stress for those whose family life is already stressful. An exercise in over-consumption that leaves us feeling hungover and dissatisfied. Yet even as the shopping malls are inviting us to spend our way to happiness, there’s a different invitation that comes from churches up and down the land: come and celebrate the Christian festival of Christmas – come and sing carols, come and hear words of hope, come and light a Christingle candle, come and join us as we pray for a world shaped by love.

It’s an invitation that has been finding an ever greater response over the past decade. At a time when church attendance has been declining in many places, Christmas services are better attended year on year. Why is that? Perhaps it’s because Christmas is a time that is loved by children, and celebrating Christmas in church can be a way of recalling our own childhood – of a simpler time. As adults, each of us still has a child inside us, a child who has the capacity to find the world a startling place, full of wonder and amazement. The Christmas message of God with us in Jesus - the divine filling the human – is a mystery that invites our awe and wonder; a mystery that our worship communicates through the beauty of music and the poetry of story.

Whether or not we’re church-goers, many people believe that there is something more to life – that we are not simply consumers, whose lives are given value by how much money we have and how much stuff we can buy with it. Many people long for a sense that there is something more to life, a deeper purpose to the brief time we have to be alive on this planet.

I think Christmas appeals to that sense of longing in all of us for “something more” in life, a deeper sense of connection. It offers us a chance to reflect on that “something more”, that the birth of Jesus represents.

I do hope that even if you haven’t been to church for many years, you will take the opportunity to share in our Christmas services this year, and let them speak to you of the love, the hope and the peace that God brings to us in the person of Jesus Christ.

Every blessing to you in this season of Advent and Christmas. Frances

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Aston-cum-Aughton History Group

Turnpike Roads

The Grade II listed 6-mile marker on Mansfield Road, Aston (close to the footpath from Waleswood Road to the A618 Mansfield Road)

A surveyor’s benchmark is chiselled on the back of the marker.

Two Turnpike Trusts created by Act of Parliament in 1762 were for two roads running through Aston parish. One was part of the London to Richmond ancient highway and was from Rotherham to Pleasley and followed the route through Whiston, Aughton, Swallownest, Wales to Clowne. The other was part of what became the A57 and ran from Attercliffe through Handsworth, Swallownest, Aston and on to . We know that local people invested in these roads, one of them was William Mason, rector of Aston and in his will dated 29th April 1794 he wrote “I give and bequeath to my Successor and Successors the Rector of Aston and to the Church wardens of the said parish for the time being all that Principal and Interest due to come out of my money now rested in the Turnpike Road between Worksop and Attercliffe in Trust and my will is that they appropriate the same to the benefit of the Parochial Club now established at Aston so long as the said Club continues but if it cease then to go toward advancing the Salary of the Schoolmaster of Aston and his successors forever”. The Rotherham and Pleasley road is now the A618 from Rotherham to Clowne. We are lucky that Milestone markers can still be found along the length of this road as many of them throughout the country have disappeared. The first mile marker is on Moorgate, Rotherham; the 2nd mile marker, Moorgate Road, Whiston; 3rd mile marker Pleasley Road, Whiston; 4th mile marker on Pleasley Road, hidden in the hedgerow opposite the entrance to Ulley Country Park; 5th mile marker on Aughton Road, Aughton; 6th mile marker on Mansfield Road, Aston and 7th mile marker on Mansfield Road, Wales. On the Attercliffe to Worksop road, I know of only three milestones. One is on Worksop Road, opposite the junction with Lodge Lane but unfortunately the metal plate has been stolen and only the stone remains. Like the Mansfield Road, Aston marker, this is grade II listed. The other one is behind the security fencing on the old Worksop Road near the motorway roundabout and

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the third, also missing its metal plate, is on the A57 against the wall sur- rounding Todwick Grange.

The toll house where tolls were collected for the Rotherham to Pleasley road was at the crossroads in Aughton where the Rotherham to Aughton and Ulley to roads intersect. On the 1841 census the toll bar keeper here was Joseph Frith, living in the cottage with his wife Jane, daughters Elizabeth and Sarah and sons George and William. In 1871, George Bower was the toll collector. The toll house for the Attercliffe to Worksop road was at Swallown- est crossroads where the traffic lights are now. In 1871 the Toll Collector at Swallownest Bar was William Whitham and in 1879 was Edward Rowe. The tolls for these roads varied depending on the number of horses drawing the vehicle. Six horses cost 2 shillings, four horses 1 shilling and sixpence, two horses, 9 pence and one horse 3 pence. Any cart drawing stone or mar- ble, millstones or timber paid 4 pence. A waggon, wain, cart or other car- riage paid 2 shillings if drawn by five horses and 3 pence if less than five. For every horse drawing a vehicle it cost 1 penny and for every horse, mare, gelding, mule or ass, laden or unladen it cost 1 penny. A drove of Oxen, Beasts or Cattle cost 10 pence per score. A drove or herd of calves, sheep, swine or lambs cost 5 pence per score. Not everyone had to pay tolls, for example, Mail Coaches were exempt, along with the Royal Family, Soldiers in uniform, Parsons on parish duty, funeral processions and prison carts.

The income from these turnpikes was intended to be used to keep the roads in good repair and thus make travelling easier and more comfortable. How- ever, it was reported 22 years after the Attercliffe to Worksop Trust had been formed that the first two miles out of Sheffield were "execrable", the next two as "so cut up and bad as hardly to be safe" and the remainder as "all rugged and jumbling".

During Victorian times, the toll roads were thought to be an "impediment to free trade" and also were affected by the spread of the railway system. Be- tween 1873 and 1878 many turnpike trusts were wound up under General Acts of Parliament. Under the Highways Act of 1878 all "disturnpiked" roads became main roads and under the Local Government Act of 1888 the entire maintenance of main roads was given to County Councils.

In the Sheffield Telegraph on Saturday 14th May 1881, an auction was adver- tised to be held at the premises of the Swallownest Toll House where "the materials now forming the Toll House known as the Swallownest Toll House, and the Toll Gates, Side Gates, Posts and Chains belonging thereto" were to be sold. The ad also included similar sales at the Todwick, Anston and Gateford toll bars.

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The present A618 road still follows the route of the Rotherham to Pleasley turnpike road. However, the A57 no longer follows the route of the Atter- cliffe to Worksop turnpike through Handsworth, Swallownest and Aston but is now along the Sheffield Parkway, the Mosborough Parkway and the Aston bypass.

Ann Key, Secretary, Aston-cum -Aughton History Group

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Good Neighbours in Rotherham

We all know that Christmas, New Year and other general Festive times can be hectic. Times traditionally set aside for a family get together can, however, be especially lonely times for many people, especially the elderly. Many local people do it already but I want to urge more Rotherham people to be a good neighbour and watch out for the older people who are neigh- bours. Just think what a difference we could make if each of us stopped and took time to check on someone’s wellbeing?

And it applies to businesses as well. Some go the extra mile with e.g. home deliveries from local shops or just being aware when someone ‘does not seem quite right’ today and taking a helpful interest without appearing nosey. There are also opportunities to point people in the direction of such as the Rotherham Friendship Lunches or similar which can help al- leviate loneliness by rebuilding a circle of friends maybe after a partner has died or old friends have moved away.

Here are some ‘good neighbour’ ideas: Which one will you try?

• Catch up over a cuppa Instead of simply popping a seasonal card through the door, why not drop by with a card and a box of biscuits?

• Young at heart Older people are often still young at heart. If you have children, why not consider asking your neighbour and the children if they would like to join in with a game of Monopoly or Cluedo?

• Casserole club? Next time you are preparing a casserole, add some extra ingredients to stretch the dish and take a portion round to a

neighbour. It’s an old fashioned gesture that many really appreciate. It also helps ensure they get a nutritious meal, especially if there are few

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other visitors.

• Lay an extra place at the table On a similar theme, why not invite a neighbour round to share a meal with you and your family?

• Shopping can be fun. But shopping can also be stressful at the best of times, especially at busy seasons and around bank holidays. So im- agine how worrying it might be for an elderly person. Why not suggest that you take a neighbour shopping? It could be as simple as giving a lift in to town, the local shopping centre or helping them find suitable presents for their relatives Whilst you are with your neighbour, as a friend, you can potentially help ensure the house is warm enough, there is plenty of food in stock or in warmer months that they are drinking enough fluids. Local authority and health related services are unable to do this. Realistically they never will be - so communities will need to add to their sustainable infrastructures. Hopefully genuine, non-intrusive, neighbourliness will increase. In this I think our Borough has a head start as its already part of its DNA.

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Exciting Times for Music at All Saints

In September we welcomed Ian Watts as our new Director of Music. Ian brings with him great experience of a wide range of musical genres and there are exciting times ahead for music at All Saints.

In order to maximise the opportunities and to plan for the future we are forming a Music Steering Group whose remit is to discuss, review and plan our music, not just the liturgical element, but other types of music, sacred and secular. The group will advise and support the Director of Music and work with the PCC to develop the church’s musical future. Sacred music will remain at the core of what we do, but there are exciting new possibilities maybe to stage concerts, to raise funds, to grow and expand the choir and other music groups. The Group will comprise Ian, Laszlo Safrany, and representatives from the choir and the congregation. Additionally it will have an “open seat” so that, by appointment, other interested individuals can attend and listen to discussions. This is an exciting new development for us, and updates will be provided as it takes shape. Meanwhile if you would like to know more about the initiative please contact Ian Watts or Chris Ward.

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Flare - Youth Club (11-18years) Meets monthly in the Narthex of All Saints Church: 6 to 8pm. Silly games, discussion, food and prayer all involved. Contact Rev Dagmar: 0114 327 5697

Aston Footpath Walkers Association Local friendly walking every Thursday. Contact Mel Partridge on 0114 438 1493.

Aston Ladies Circle Meetings are at 7.45pm on Tuesday evenings in the Parish Hall or ‘OUT’ on trips. Contact Janet Hutson on 0114 287 2728. Dec 4th IN ‘Humourous Xmas Musical Evening’ 11th OUT Xmas Lunch—Carlton Park Hotel, Rotherham 18th IN Xmas Party (Please bring cutlery/wine glass/gift) Our first meeting on the next programme is 15th January 2019 (Half –yearly subscription due) Aston-cum-Aughton History Group Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 7-9pm, William Layne Reading Room, Aughton Lane, Aston. Visitors welcome at our talks: £3.00 inc. refreshments. There is no talk in December

Aston-cum-Aughton Ladies Group

Meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 1.45pm in the Narthex atAll Saints Church. New members / visitors welcome (small fee). Contact Val on 0114 287 3214 Dec 17th Christmas lunch at Aston Hall Hotel

Chatterbox Activity Group for pensioners, carers and over 55’s. See pg.20 Tuesdays 10am to 12.30, Central Methodist Church Hall, Lodge Lane, Aston. £2 Transport available. Extra help always welcome. Contact Janet on 07989370593

Dinnington & District Horticultural Society Evening talks in Anston Parish Hall, Ryton Road, North Anston S25 4DL at 7.30pm. Non members £2.50. For more details contact 01909 567326.

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Swallownest Care Home There is a short Communion Service (30 - 45 minutes), usually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at Swallownest Care Home at 2pm. This is open to all. Friends of Ulley Country Park Sunday Café: 11 am to 3 pm. Homemade refreshments including soup, crusty bread, coffee, tea, fruit cordials, cakes and scones. 9th December Christmas tombola and Encore Carol singing.

5th Age (charity number 1068378) This social group meets every Tuesday, 2 - 4pm at Heighton View Community Centre (off Turnshaw Avenue in Aughton). Open to anyone over 55. Just drop in: ask for Julia. Membership free. Contact: [email protected]

Swallownest Ladies Group Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, 1.30 - 3pm, at Christchurch, Swallownest. New members welcome. Contact Vera Rose (287 5287) or Joan Scholey (287 4565)

Prospects@Central An inclusive service with those with learning difficulties. All welcome! Drama, dance, music, cake & worship. 3rd Sunday of each month at 3.30pm. Central Methodist Church. Contact 01709 372863 or [email protected]

Praise and Play Playgroup for babies and pre school children at All Saints Church, Aston every Monday 1.30-3.00pm in Term Time, (except 3rd Monday in the month when it is held at Holy Trinity Ulley), Free, but donations welcome. Creative Craft Classes

Meeting at Christ Church, Swallownest, Mondays 1.00-3.30pm.Friendly group. All skills levels welcome. Ring 01777 816389, Beverley Naylor. Supported by The WEA

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The Story of the Christingle

The word ‘Christingle’ actually means ‘Christ Light’, and celebrates the light of Jesus coming into the world. Stories of how the Christingle began look back to the Moravian Church, which is found in the Czech Republic. The Moravians have held Christingle services for more than 200 years, and according to them, this is how the first Christingle might have been made: Many years ago the children in a village were asked to bring a Christmas gift to put beside the crib in the church. One family was very poor, and had no money for gifts, but the three children were still determined to take something. The only nice thing they had was an orange, so they decided to give the Christ-child that. But then they discovered the top was going green, so the eldest cut it out, and put a candle in the hole. To add some colour, one of the girls took a red ribbon from her hair and tied it around the middle of the orange. It was hard to make the ribbon stay still, so they fastened it in place with toothpicks. The toothpicks looked a bit bare, so the youngest child added some raisins to them. The children took their decorated orange lantern to the church for the Christmas Mass. The other children sneered at their meagre gift, but the priest seized upon it with joy. He held it up as an example of the true understanding of the meaning of Christmas, for the following reasons: the orange is round, like the world; the can- dle gives us light in the dark, like the love of God; the red ribbon goes round the ‘world’, as a symbol of Christ’s blood, given for everyone; the four sticks point in all directions, and symbolise that God is over all: North, South, East and West; and the fruit and nuts remind us of God’s blessings.

The Children’s Society first introduced the Christingle Service to The Church of in 1968, and it has since become a popular event in the church calendar. This candlelit celebration is an ideal way to share the key messages of the Chris- tian faith, while helping to raise vital funds to help vulnerable children across the country. Visit: www.childrenssociety.org.uk Why not come along to our Christingle service on Sunday 9th December at 3.30pm. 19 www.allsaintsaston.com

CHATTERBOX A friendly group for over 55's Card games - Table tennis Aston-cum-Aughton Indoor curling - Weekly quiz History Group Free raffle- Board Games books are available from Have a chat and a cuppa Jeff Blades 0114 287 Meet new and old friends 2102 and All for £2 Ann Key 0114 287 2610 Every Tuesday 10:00 - 12:30 Lodge Lane Methodist Church Contact Janet on 07989370593

Emergency Food for Local People in Crisis

Following on from the Harvest Festival in October, our church at All Saints is now a food collection point for the main Rotherham Foodbank. Today in Rotherham there are families struggling to put food on the table- people on low incomes, a sudden crisis, redundancy or benefit delay can mean going hungry.

The Foodbank feeds over 200 people per week, providing emergency food and support to local people in crisis. We can help by giving generously There is a basket in the church porch for donations. Thank you .Pat Naylor.

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Editor: Lester Amann on the Christmas story.

An On-Going Story

We all like a good story. When God wanted to grab our attention, He gave us a book of stories. The Bible is full of God’s encounters with people. At Christmas, we re- member the story of Jesus born in Bethlehem. But this story begins back in Genesis and as we go through the Old Testament books, there are many pointers to Him. Some prophets announced His coming, stating where He would be born, what He would be like and what He would do. They prepared the way for the arrival of the Holy Child. Perhaps, Mary, on seeing her old cousin Elizabeth pregnant, reminded her of the amazing conceptions and births which God had given to Sarah, Rachel and Hannah. And now the angel Gabriel had announced that she, of all women, would bear the Messiah. No wonder Mary praised God with all her heart. The Christmas story is so attractive, with memorable ingredients: angels; poignant dreams; a pregnant mum on a long and tough journey; the lack of a clean room at an inn and a stable for a birth. The story has a wealth of characters: an innocent young girl, a kindly older man, bright angels, rough shepherds, wealthy men from the East and a tyrannical ruler out to kill the baby. And over all hangs that mysterious lone star that marked the place where Jesus lay! But the story of Jesus doesn’t end here. He grew up. Jesus became the teacher and miracle worker - He became the Messiah. It culminated with His death, resurrection and ascension. This is a story of sacrificial love. A Saviour who died on a cross to remove our sin and give us eternal life.

And the story hasn’t finished, as WE are its final part! Our response to the Christmas story determines our future. Are we living in the light of Christ, in ser- vice, worship and prayer? We are now part of God’s continuing story and the last chapter has still to be played out. We are involved in it. Now, that is something to celebrate!

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Footprints and Fun https://www.facebook.com/ footprintsandfun/.

Our children’s group for ages 3-11 meets during the Sunday Parish communion service. It is a lively group featuring songs , stories and crafts. For more information contact Beth Henshaw [email protected]

December Timetable

Sunday 2nd December All Age Worship at All Saints C of E School

Sunday 9th December Footprints and Fun Session

Sunday 16th December Footprints and Fun Christmas Party, Please bring and share some party food. Please let me know if you will be attending.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and all the best for a Happy New Year 2019. The nest session will be on Sunday 6th January 2019.

Diocesan Strategy Prayer Living God, Jesus calls his followers to seek first your Kingdom. Renew us as we make your love known; Release us to share freely together in mission; and Rejuvenate us to be fruitful in your service. Give us courage, wisdom and compassion, that strengthened with the grace of the Holy Spirit, we may, as the , both flourish and grow through Christ our Lord. Amen

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Our next Messy Church will be on Thursday 24th January 2019 from 3.15-4.45pm at Aston All Saints C of E School. Hope to see you there for fun, faith and food.

On 13th-15th November our Children’s minister Beth Henshaw attended a 3 day training course at Cliff College and is now an accredited Godly Play storyteller/doorperson. She is enthusiastic about this form of Children’s Ministry and Spiritual nurturing and is hoping to develop the use of this in the New Year.

To find out more about Godly Play please visit: www.godlyplay.uk We hope to put on a session of this for adults to show you how amazing this is.

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HELP!

Over many years some residents of Aston cum Aughton have shown their kindness by helping me supply beauti- fully wrapped Christmas gifts with tags, wishing the recipients a “Happy Christmas from Someone who cares”.

These gifts were originally distributed through the Darnall Salvation Army to resi- dents who attended the Darnall Citadel Party on Christmas Day. Since the Citadel closed the event has been held at The Church of Christ Darnall, on Station Road.

Invitations are to take part in a short service to thank God for the gift of his Son Jesus, followed by a sit-down festive Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. In the afternoon they are entertained and served tea, or given a packed meal to take home with them.

Without the kindness and care of those who buy, prepare the meal and send the presents, Christmas Day would be just another day; spent alone without a Christmas Dinner. The people attending are very grateful for the companionship, love and attention on this special day.

Please make this year another special year by providing a Christmas present for these people to take away to remember the day. Please indicate if for a lady or gent, sock size, glove size, toiletries, chocolates, tea etc. for ease of distribution. Without your generosity they may not receive a present.

All presents will be gratefully received and help to make their Christmas a special day.

Please feel free to ring me,

Linda Maxted, on 0114 287 5477 if you wish your present to be collected, or bring your present to me at 26 Lodge Lane, Aston.

In our Lord’s Service, Linda

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A New Year’s Resolution

Christmas is a time for celebrations, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Too often though, Christ- mas is followed by a time of regret; the pressures on us to spend more than we had intend- ed seems to increase each year. Our consumer society, our desire to buy expensive presents and doing too much catering can all mean we get ourselves into financial difficulties.

Christmas is only one of the times each year when family finances are under stress, having some savings for such occasions can help to reduce financial hardship and avoid the pitfalls of taking out high cost loans.

Working across South and being available for anyone who lives or works in the county, Sheffield Credit Union has a range of products that can help members to spread the peaks and troughs of their spending. We offer savings accounts, including an account that is specifically for Christmas savings, for this account you can withdraw your money any time after 31 October each year. For all other savings accounts, you can withdraw your savings at any time, put in when you are able or arrange to pay into your account regularly. Your savings are totally safe with us*.

We also offer a range of loan products, take a look at our website www.sheffieldcreditunion.com or Telephone (0114) 276 0787 for further information. You don’t need to have saved with us first. Regulations require us to ensure that members can afford to repay their loan, we offer loans people who are in receipt of benefits or wages, rent their property or own their property. We offer personal loans of up to £10,000. The interest we charge is lower than the majority of other organisations, why not use our online calculator first? There are other credit unions in , each organisation provides similar ethical services; their charges are likely to be different from those offered by Sheffield Credit Union.

People often ask, ‘what makes a credit union different?’. Well, we are a co-operative, owned by our members and managed by a voluntary Board of Directors. Loan applications are considered by our professional staff team, not robots. The money we generate is rein- vested in the community, through service improvements, paying dividends on savings and employing staff who are all dedicated to providing our members with the best possible ser- vice. The cost of obtaining a loan through us can be less expensive than high street banks or save people many hundreds of pounds when compared with other high street providers who specialise in offering financial services to people on low incomes.

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(Continued from page 26 ) Credit unions are co-operative not-for-profit organisations, run by and for the benefit of their members. Sheffield Credit Union have offices in Sheffield and Rotherham, much of our business is conducts through our website or over the phone. We aim to get to know our members, this helps us understand what their needs are and helps to ensure the ser- vices we provide are appropriate.

So, if you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, ‘I will find out if Sheffield Credit Union can help me better manage my finances’. Perhaps also mention us to someone you know who could benefit from our services.

*An individual’s savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Brian Parfett Non-Executive Director, Sheffield Credit Union

Loving, generous Father,

This Christmas, please help us to keep you at the centre of our prep- arations and celebrations. May our thankfulness for the gift of your precious son, Jesus, motivate all that we think and say and do. May the joy of His coming shine from us and attract those who don’t know what Christmas really means, so that they want to find out! In Jesus’ name and for His glory, Amen.by Daphne Kitching

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Join us on every third Sunday for

Friendship ◊ Prayer Discussion ◊Games Meal ◊Music and fun.

We meet in term-time in the Narthex of All Saints Church Church Lane Aston S26 2EE

Revd Dagmar Wilkinson [email protected] 07745 306954 We meet on: 13 January 10 February, 18 March, 14 April, 19 May, 16 June, 14 July.

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Mobile Foot Care

Jayne Martin SAC (Dip) MAFHP

Do you suffer from: • Corns • Callus/Cracked heels • Ingrowing toenails (non surgical procedures)

Or do you simply want someone to cut your toenails and look after your feet for you on a regular basis? If you would like me to visit you in the comfort of your own home then please phone 0755 424 3154 [email protected]

Your Local Clock Repairer Bygone Times Old and Antique Clocks bought and sold All work guaranteed Elsecar Heritage Centre, Units 9F & 9G Wath Road, Elsecar Barnsley S74 8HJ 0775 148 8626

VISITING CHIROPODIST Mr. G A McDaid M S S Ch M B Ch A HPC Registered Health Scheme Receipts All Foot Treatments 0114 251 1483 or 07926 195508

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From the Registers Married at All Saints, Aston

10th November

Ruby Wood and Joseph

Croft

17th November

Emily Shone and Peter Sands

Georgia Mary Hammond 29-10-2001 – 12-12-2004. Memories of a very special person who is forever in our hearts. Mummy, Uncle Richard, Granny, Grandad & 'Bones'

Distribution

I have been contacted by several readers who have mentioned that they have not been receiving their magazine until the middle of the month. In an effort to try

and improve this ,I am aiming to complete the magazine 1 week earlier than at present. To enable this, can I request that any content for inclusion in the following month’s edition be sent to me before the 15th of the previous month. Thank you , Beth Henshaw

If you want to talk about getting married, or to book your wedding, please ring the Parish office (0114)2873780 on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and speak to Hazel, who can assist and book you an appt with Frances., the Rector or email [email protected]

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www.allsaintsaston.comREGULAR SERVICES THE PARISH CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS ASTON CUM AUGHTON SUNDAYS: Holy Communion (1st Sunday of the month)______9.00am ‘First Sunday’ (1st Sunday of the month) 10.30am Parish Communion (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays) 10.30am Evensong (4th Sunday)______6.30pm MONDAYS: ‘Praise and Play’ (on 3rd Mon Ulley)(term-time only)_____ 1.30pm WEDNESDAYS: Holy Communion (Healing Communion on 2nd Weds.) ____9.30am Children’s group “Footprints and Fun” runs during Parish Communion. THE PARISH CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY ULLEY SUNDAYS: Morning Worship (1st Sunday of the month) 9.00am Parish Communion (2nd & 4th Sundays) 9.00am Joint service with Christ Church (3rd Sunday) see page 2

CHRIST CHURCH SWALLOWNEST SUNDAYS: Morning Worship (1st Sunday of the month) 10.30am Parish Communion (2nd & 4th Sundays) 10.30am Joint service with Holy Trinity (3rd Sunday) see page 2

When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, there is a Joint Communion Service for all three churches in the benefice, at each church in turn. See inside front cover.

Morning Prayer is usually said on: Swallownest: Tues (9am) Aston: Weds (8.30am)

TEAM STAFF

RECTOR: Rev. Frances Eccleston [email protected] 0114 287 3780 The Rectory, 91 Worksop Road, Aston, Sheffield S26 2EB

CURATE: Rev. Dagmar Wilkinson [email protected] 0114 327 5697 Swallownest Vicarage, 27 Skipton Road, Swallownest, S26 4NQ

LAY MINISTER: Captain Neil Thomson CA [email protected] 07500 013325

LAY READERS: Jim Nuttall [email protected] 0114 287 6047

3, Rosegarth Avenue, Aston, Sheffield S26 2DB Gwyneth Hodgson 0114 287 2150 Hanbury House, Main Street, Ulley, Sheffield S26 3YD Terry Nougher-Fuller 01709 852057

WARDENS: Elizabeth Goddard (A.S.) [email protected] 07504223616 Terry Nougher-Fuller (All Saints) 01709 852057 Sue Hubbard (Holy Trinity) 0114 287 3846 Gwyneth Hodgson (Holy Trinity) 0114 287 2150

MAGAZINE : Beth Henshaw [email protected] 07813789255 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Ian Watts, [email protected] 07950 75342933 101,Wighay Road ,Linby, Nottingham, NG158AH www.allsaintsaston.com

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Call now to arrange your free appointment at a time to suit you 0114 248 5422 07807 989966

KEVINS CARPETS ROTHER-GAS Carpets supplied, fitted and refitted RAWMARSH HILL All accessories available RAWMARSH Over 37 years experience ROTHERHAM 522633 Bottled gas delivered: 0114 2701647 . 07780 948284 Ulley, Aston, Swallownest, Aughton

Many samples to choose from.

Samples brought to your door for you to choose at home, and, of course, free measuring and estimates

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