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Westcott Village Magazine June 2018 Advertisements Index …….……76 - 77 Westcott has a population of over Arts Society..................................74 - 75 2,000 and this is the only magazine Business of the Month................63 - 65 written specifically for the Westcott Christian Aid.......................................25 area by the people of Westcott. It Church Picnic & Songs of Praise. ..........5 is hand delivered, free of charge, to Coffee Morning ......…………………...3 every household and further copies District Councillor Writes ……….29 - 35 are available at the church, local Dorking Choral Society.....................47 shops, pub and doctor’s surgery. Dorking Egg Hunt Results...................71 Dorking Museum ……………..…55 - 59 Eco Church ………………..…….10 - 12 [email protected] Floodlighting …………………………....9 From Alan Jonas……………….........…4 Get Involved …………………………...8 Holy Trinity Services …………………....6 Jaz2 Charity Event.............................45 Jim Glover - High Sheriff ….....…49 - 53 Keep Westcott Wonderful................40 Liz Harcombe Success.......................47 If you have any articles, photos, Local History Group ……..…………..19 letters, etc that you think we may Mole Valley Poets..............................35 like to feature in the next issue, Music for a Summer’s Evening.........19 please email the Editor on: Music in Dorking …….…….…….59 - 61 [email protected] News from The Hut............……..15 - 17 But please note, publication will Parish Register …………………….……9 always be subject to space and at The Past is a Foreign Country …...…67 the discretion of the Editor. QR Memorial Woodland ….......67 - 69 Copy Deadline for July 2018 issue: Riverbank Surgery ……………………77 Surrey Hills School..……….….……….14 8th June 2018 Westcott Baby Meals ………………..13 This magazine, published by the Westcott Bridge Club ……………….73 Church in Westcott, is printed on Westcott Gardeners’ Club........37 - 39 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Westcott Women’s Group …….…...69 accredited paper from a sustainable Westcott Village Association …21 - 25 source. The views expressed are Westcott Village Car Service ……...79 those of the individual writers and WESTfest Rocks.....................….……...41 do not necessarily reflect the views Westfest - What’s Happening?........42 of the Church, Editor or Westcott Westfest Silent Auction......................43 residents. Who’s Who in Westcott …..…...78 - 79 Cover Photograph: Metamorphosed by Edward Bennett 2 FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to my first so do talk to someone if you are edition of the Westcott feeling overwhelmed; it really can parish magazine. Many help. After you’ve finished you can thanks to Alison and all enjoy the longest summer break you’ll the editorial team for ever have! their help, and please excuse any beginner’s mistakes! I am There is plenty to get involved in excited to be joining the team and this month in Westcott, with details finding out about even more of the of activities from the Gardening things going on in our village. Club on p37, the Quick Response Memorial Woodland on p69, and Many of the families in Westcott will the Community Picnic on p5, and be going through the exam period at there are masses of musical events. the moment, either GCSEs or A levels, There is some interesting information with all the accompanying stress about the plans for the Hut, which and required organisation, and I wish everybody should take a look at on everybody the best of luck over the page 15. next few weeks. Just remember that a little stress can be motivational – Cath but too much is counterproductive, [email protected] WESTCOTT VILLAGE COFFEE MORNING at The Reading Room Wednesday 6th June 10.30 – 12.00 mid-day Open to everyone Children welcome 3 …FROM ALAN JONAS, VIAR OF WESOTT YOUR CHURCH … YOUR FUTURE It is no secret that Jenny & I will almost certainly move on CELEBRATION OF WESTCOTT CHURCH & COMMUNITY from Westcott in a few years’ time. 10.15 am Sunday 10th June Our house in Devon with views to hills and through a valley, beckons us to ‘Songs of Praise’ at Holy Trinity retirement. As long as we are here, with volunteers in our Church we remain fully committed to our choosing the hymns. ministry in Westcott and beyond, but it is, nonetheless the case, that the An opportunity to say “thank you” to Church in Westcott is, and will all who are involved in our Church. increasingly become, yours much Followed by the Village ‘Picnic on more than it is ours. the Heath’ What – if anything – do you hope for and from your village Church ? What – if anything – are you VISION 2018-2022 prepared to give, in WAT – IF ANTHING – 10 am – 4 pm time and money, to ensure your village DO O OPE FOR FROM Saturday 23rd June Church has a at St Johns vibrant future ? The YOUR VILLAGE HUR questions are A day to reflect apposite because the immediate and share together, to form the and long-term future of any church priorities for the next years of the life depends on the engagement of the of the Church in Westcott. parish (local population). In I am sure the only village churches particular, the Church in Westcott that will be open for worship and currently thrives on (i) the service through this century, will be commitment of over 100 volunteers, the ones where the people of the (ii) giving that ensures the annual village really appreciate having a minimum costs of providing a church church and engage with its needs. and vicar – c. £120,000 a year – are So, – unless you are not bothered if met (iii) the general goodwill of the there is a church in Westcott or not – people of Westcott. please consider how you are We have two opportunities to reflect involved. on all of this in June:- 4 There is so much to be thankful for Please show your appreciation and and celebrate in the Church in commitment by coming to the 10th Westcott – sparkling wine and cake June “Songs of Praise” service – just will be provided on June 10th. come along. You are also warmly invited to the Vision Day, but please Thank you to all who are building tell me if you are coming. now your church for your future. 5 SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY We run a regular programme of worship services and other activities for young and old. Everyone is welcome as we build friendships and share life together! 8.30 am: A traditional Communion service with hymns and organ, unless stated. 10.15 am: A ‘parish’ service, reflecting the people of the Church in Westcott, with organ and music group. Regular creche and children's activities. 6.00 pm: A quiet traditional service, usually ‘Evensong’. Communion with prayer for healing monthly. DATE THEME 8:30AM 10:15AM 6:00PM 3rd I AM – Book of Celebrate Evensong June The Vine Common Prayer Breakfast Communion Communion No music (9:30am breakfast) 10th Celebration / Thank Book of Morning Evensong June You Common Prayer Worship Communion 17th Why do Bad Things Book of Parish Holy June Happen to Good Common Prayer Communion Communion People? Where is Communion with Prayer God when Life Hurts? for Healing Job 4-27 24th Why do Bad Things Book of Parish Evensong June Happen to Good Common Prayer Communion People? Where is Communion God when Life Hurts? Job 4-27, 29-31 MID WEEK SERVICES Wednesdays 10am Term Time Communion at St John’s Thursdays 8:30am Morning Prayer at St John’s 6 WHAT’S ON AT THE CHURCH IN WESTCOTT 20th June 7:45pm Encounter Worship at St Johns 23rd June 10am – 4pm Church in Westcott Vision Day at St John’s 24th June 3:30pm Celebrate Tea Service at St John’s 10th June 10:15am ‘Songs of Praise’ at Holy Trinity 10th June 12:15pm-3:15pm A Picnic for Everyone at Westcott Heath (above Holy Trinity Church) CELERATE WHAT’S ON FOR CHILDREN AND FAILIES IN UNE? ‘Celebrate’ is the name for all the things we do at the Church in Westcott to help children and families to live life, love life and share life to the full! Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been to church before or not. There’s a place here for you! Celebrate Breakfast Service is our monthly all age service held at Holy Trinity Church from 9:30-11:15 am. Celebrate Tea Service is our We enjoy a simple breakfast at 9:30, monthly all age service held at St followed by a short communion John’s, Furlong Road from 3:30- service at 10:15 with worship, prayer, 5:00pm. We start with worship, craft & Bible stories. There’s no prayer, craft, games and Bible charge for breakfast. Just come and stories, followed by a bring & share enjoy building friendships and tea together. Our next Celebrate sharing life! The next Celebrate Tea Service is at St John’s on Sunday, Breakfast Service is at Holy Trinity on 24th June. This will be our last Tea Sunday, 3rd June. Service before the summer break – so don’t miss out! Come along! 7 GET INVOLVED! husband, Malcolm, for all that they have done. Liz is taking the next few months for this much needed sabbatical. Please do not contact her regarding any church matters in this time. THANK YOU! This Village Magazine SITUATIONS VACANT There has been excellent progress in We are still looking for the following: filling vacancies. This magazine, of course, has a new editor – many Dorking Deanery Secretary thanks to Cath Friend for taking this The role involves helping to plan and on, and to Andrea Gabb for minute Deanery Synod meetings. undertaking the recruitment. Christmas Choir ‘Recruitment Officer’. Breakfast Service Team The task is simply to notify people Thanks to the team that is coming about rehearsals and together to provide monthly Sunday encourage/chivvy them to come. breakfasts at Holy Trinity – Carol (Choir direction is undertaken by Smetham, Glynis Cranefield, Louise James Tunstill).
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