The Magazine of the Parish of Fawley MAY 2017 CONTENTS

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Cover Photograph courtesy of Kevan Brewer, NF Images 1 Waterside Classic Vehicle Show Poster 2 Notes on Ascension Day 3 Fawley Tribute to Maldwin Drummond 4 Parish Diary 5 Churchyard Chat 6 Children’s Activity 7 St. Francis’ Church 8 Messy Church Notice 9 Missions & Charities 10 Grace Chiverton Family tribute 11 Gardening Tips for May 12 Happiness is? 13 Parish Officers Contact Details 14 Church Services 15 Suduko Puzzle Answer 16 Parish Registers

Editors note Deadline for items to be included in the May edition is the 14th May In support of...

All Saints Church Heritage Weekend of Events

Motorbikes, Cars Trucks, Tractors, and the odd Bus or 2

Petrol, Diesel SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2017 and Steam 11.00am to 5.00pm Live Music Licensed Bar, Food Church Lane, Fawley Bouncy Castle SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1SQ Face Painting, etc.

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1 25th May:

Notes on Ascension Day

Surely the most tender, moving ‘farewell’ in history took place on Ascension Day. Luke records the story with great poignancy: “When Jesus had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, He lifted up His hands - and blessed them.”

As Christmas began the story of Jesus’ life on earth, so Ascension Day completes it, with His return to His Father in heaven. Jesus’ last act on earth was to bless His disciples. He and they had a bond as close as could be: they had just lived through three tumultuous years of public ministry and miracles – persecution and death – and resurrection! Just as we part from our nearest and dearest by still looking at them with love and memories in our eyes, so exactly did Jesus: “While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven” (Luke 24:50,1) He was not forsaking them, but merely going on ahead to a kingdom which would also be theirs one day: “I am ascending to my Father and to your Father, to my God and your God...” (John 20:17).

The disciples were surely the most favoured folk in history. Imagine being one of the last few people on earth to be face to face with Jesus, and have Him look on you with love. No wonder then that Luke goes on: “they worshipped Him - and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.” (Luke 24:52,53).

No wonder they praised God! They knew they would see Jesus again one day! “I am going to prepare a place for you... I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:2,3). In the meantime, Jesus had work for them to do: to take the Gospel to every nation on earth.

2 FAWLEY’S TRIBUTE to MALDWIN DRUMMOND of CADLAND 30th April 1932 – 18th February 2017 Fawley people paid a fond farewell to Maldwin Drummond, a highly respected and much loved local gentleman who took a great interest in the local area. His final journey on a horse drawn dray left Cadland House along the sea front and through the Cadland Estate to Fawley. Family mourners were joined by gamekeepers, farm workers, estate staff and tenants, past and present, led by the Official Verderer and three of his New Forest Agisters, mounted and in uniform. Not to be forgotten, was Maldwin’s 9yr old cocker spaniel who undertook the whole journey. Passing the quarry on Calshot Road, a group of workmen, clad in bright orange overalls, stood quietly to attention along with their guard dogs; a nearby digger had its’ bucket lowered at half- Maldwin Drummond signing the illustrated Edition mast as a mark of respect and the Staff at Fawley of his book,“The Riddle” on the 19th January 2017 Power Station also stood by quietly outside as the mourners continued on their way. Through the village of Fawley, the garage employees and villagers lined the street. The approach to All Saints’ Church was lined by members of the Hythe and Calshot RNLI, the Fawley Branch of The Royal British Legion and men from HMS WARRIOR in their 19th century uniform. The family graciously acknowledged all those people they passed along the route of this final journey. There were some very touching moments during the service. In particular, it was observed that when the buglers started to play The Last Post and Reveille, the dog howled and then during the Minutes Silence – the birds could be heard singing outside. All Saints’ Church was packed with 420 mourners seated and another 30 standing. A further 165 people took their place in the adjacent marquee, where the service was relayed onto a screen. Excerpts from ‘A Tribute’ by Aldred Drummond at the Burial Service 16th March 2017 The Cadland Estate was formed c. 1770s by the Hon. Robert Drummond, third son of William, Viscount Strathallan, killed at the Battle of Culloden. Maldwin, Robert’s great grandson, inherited on the death of his father in 1945; challenging times for everyone in this area but particularly for Cadland with the forced sale of Cadland House and the whole of the northern part of the Estate to Esso. ‘The Estate and its people became my father’s prime interest and responsibility, he was never a business man but his steady hand on the tiller for over 50 years and its survival in good health is both a testament to him and to a very loyal staff, two of whom, the Estate Manager Stephen Wright and his secretary, Rosalie Hendy were with him the entire way. This trust and consistency allowed my father whilst never being long from the Estate to pursue his many interests’ ‘While firmly rooted in the past and particularly in this small corner of Hampshire, it also gave him tremendous energy to preserve and ensure the survival of things he considered important, from historic ships and buildings to landscape, the environment, and institutions’. The presence at his Service of a great number of Cadland people and their families, of relations, friends, neighbours and many representatives of over 170 organisations that Maldwin was associated with, is a testament to the high regard and interest he had in them and to their affection for him. All Saints Church, begun in 1170 with later additions, replaced a previous building c.971, originally dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of Seafarers - the perfect resting place for a man with a wide diversity of interests, among them combining science with the sea, providing opportunities to sail for all abilities, and a writer and historian. The Revd Canon Stuart Holt, the Revd Peter Murphy, all the Parochial Church Council and the community of Fawley are warmly thanked for their many contributions that gave Maldwin a truly memorable departure.

3 MAY 2017 Tue. 2nd 10-12noon MISSIONS COFFEE MORNING Janet Andrews, 13 The Close,Holbury Tue. 2nd 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Wed. 3rd 4.30pm Fairwinds, Stonehills Messy Church Planning Thu. 4th 7am – 10pm The Good Shepherd POLLING STATION SUN. 7th 10 – 12noon The Good Shepherd, Holbury CAFÉ LITE SUN. 7th 3.00pm Noadswood School Band of The Hampshire Constabulary Mon. 8th 7.30pm The Good Shepherd PCC Meeting Tue. 9th 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Thu. 11th 4 – 6.00pm St. Francis’ Church, Langley MESSY CHURCH Thu. 11th 8.00pm Fairwinds, Ashlett Prayer Meeting SAT. 13th 11 – 2.00pm MAY FAYRE CHURCHFIELDS, FAWLEY Mon.15th 11-12.30pm Blackfield Baptist Church Dementia Group (theme Plant a Pot) Tue. 16th 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Tue. 16th 7.30pm St. Francis’ Church, Langley Langley WI Meeting Wed. 17th 2.30-5.30pm Hythe URC Church Hall Cream Tea for Dementia Awareness Mon. 22nd 7.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury Manor WI Meeting Tue. 23rd 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Wed. 24th 10.30am Missions & Charities Meeting 11 Rhyme Hall Mews Thu. 25th 8.00pm Fairwinds, Ashlett Prayer Meeting SAT. 27th 09.30am Lepe Beach Café Breakfast at the Beach (Ladies & Gents) Tue. 30th HALF-TERM NO OPEN DOOR JUNE 2017 Tue. 6th 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Thu. 8th 7am – 10pm The Good Shepherd POLLING STATION Thu. 8th 8.00pm Fairwinds, Ashlett Prayer Meeting Tue. 13th 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Mon. 19th 11-12.30 Blackfield Baptist Church Dementia Support Group Tue. 20th 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome) Tue. 20th 7.30pm St. Francis’ Church, Langley Langley WI Meeting Thu. 22nd 8.00pm Fairwinds, Ashlett Prayer Meeting Fri. 23rd 7.30pm The Royal British Legion 60’s Night with “Peter Pods Peas” Sat. 24th 09.30am Lepe Beach Café Breakfast at the Beach (Ladies & Gents) Sat. 24th 10-6.00pm Gangwarily Armed Forces Day SUN. 25th 11 – 5.00pm All Saints’ Church Tristan da Cunha Heritage Exhibition SUN. 25th 11 – 5.00pm Churchfields, Fawley Waterside Classic Vehicle Show Mon. 26th 7.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury Manor WI Meeting Tue. 27th 2 – 3.30pm The Good Shepherd, Holbury OPEN DOOR (all Welcome)

4 Canon David Winter considers the appeal of Churchyard Chat this unlikely drama series… By late March, the magnificent display of Spring THE WAY I SEE IT: flowers is fading. Daffodils have multiplied forming sizable clumps since last year; one particular area Why ‘Call the Midwife’? been a carpet of primroses. In addition to these For months – indeed for years, apart from the ‘Bake bulbs, crocuses are spreading, and clumps of off’ phenomenon - Britain’s most popular television beautiful blue Anenomie Blanda, with their yellow programme by some distance has been the centres are visible. These are possibly’ Sunday night ‘Call the Midwife’. The competition Atrocaerulea’ can anyone confirm this? for top spot encompasses the whole range of Spring mowing of paths through the conservation human obsessions: comedy, drama, murder, rape, area is underway, and I would like to thank and quizzes, food, fashion and sport – something for acknowledge the work of David and Pat Headly- Goddard for keeping the area around the burial of every taste. Yet a homely drama about some ashes plots, so neat and tidy. Work is also midwives working with an Anglican order of nuns underway weeding and edging the gravel paths in London’s East End 60 years ago beats them all. through this area of the Churchyard. The BBC clearly recognises its value – several more series have been commissioned. I think it’s worth wondering why. The first two series of ‘Call the Midwife’ closely followed the best-selling books by Jennifer Worth about her experiences as a young midwife in precisely those circumstances. Someone recommended the first book to me and I found it compelling reading, and said so in print. To my surprise, I got a letter from the author, answering a question I had posed. She told me that the example of the sisters in the Order and their unquenchable faith amidst the squalor and poverty of the area in those post-War years eventually led to her embracing the Christian faith herself. Winter hedge reduction, removal of unwanted Sadly, Jennifer Worth died just as the first series shrubs and stumps has also been carried out, in was being aired, and I feared the story line might the toilet area and along the path past the Drummonds family plot. A sizable holly stump, and lose its authenticity. But it hasn’t. These are stories bay tree growing close to the North wall and of some nuns and midwives struggling to help drainage gully of the Church, have been reduced people in need. Without ever being preachy, it to ground level. These shrubs had started faithfully depicts a very mixed group of people interfering with an adjacent large family tomb. putting faith into practice. I think the nine million Over winter, birds (and I suspect the crow family), viewers, most of whom are probably not regular have torn up large areas of turf in the new church-goers, appreciate seeing prayer, faith, hope churchyard area. The assumption is that they were and love at work, even if not every practitioner is after leather jackets, larvae and ants. Did anyone saintly, not every sick baby saved, nor every human see this happening? I have raked the areas problem solved. reasonably flat and removed the loose and dead turf; hopefully the grass will re-establish itself, otherwise reseeding will be necessary. The circular beds around the ornamental trees growing in this area have been maintained for the benefit of the trees and Spring bulbs. These plots will be mulched again in the coming weeks. Work projected for the coming weeks includes deadheading daffodils, keeping paths mowed on a regular basis, and continuing removal of excess growth from hawthorne and other species overhanging the paths. Any assistance with this work would be much appreciated. David Chappell

5 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY

NOT JUST ON YOUR U O R FEET.... P E The answers to these are all something A G you could wear on your feet, but the word also means... 1. A sure-footed pack animal 2. A thin sharp knife St DUNSTAN 3. A wobbly dessert Dunstan (909 - 988) was the most 4. A poisonous snake popular saint in England for nearly two 5. Isn’t safe on ice centuries, being famous for many stories 6. A gymnastic move about defeating the devil. 7. Equipment used to move water A story tells how as a monk Dunstan 8. An Irish accent nailed a horseshoe to the Devil’s hoof when he was asked to re-shoe the 9. Part of car used for storage Devil’s horse. This caused such pain, 10. A sports coach and Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil after he promised never to enter a place where a horseshoe is over the door. They say that is why people still hang a horseshoes over doorways. What do you call a shoe that looks like a banana? A slipper St Dunstan is the patron saint of blacksmiths and bell ringers as well as Who always goes to bed with shoes goldsmiths and silversmiths. His Feast on? Day is 19th May, which is why the date A horse year on the hallmarks on gold and silver runs from 19th to 18th May, no the calendar year. Answers on page 13

6 St. Francis’ Church, Langley MOTHERING SUNDAY I took great pleasure in my role as Assistant Churchwarden at St. Francis’ Church for CELEBRATION AT many years, sometimes with a short break in ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH between. As I reached 80th birthday, four years ago, it seemed the right time to retire and I was really saddened that there was no one available to take my place. Since then, it felt as if the spirit had left the building. However, last month when I attended the funeral service for Grace Chiverton, who had been a regular member of the congregation at St. Francis’ for many years, I was amazed at how quickly it seemed to come alive again. Grace was brought home and the church was filled with warmth love and peace. It just took some cleaning, tidying and beautiful daffodils, many from Grace’s garden, to remind us of how it had been in Four of our regular bunch of cheerful ladies, previous years. It made me feel so sad that Hilary, Diane, Gill and Betty, can be seen here there are no longer any church services held enjoying an annual event, making posies for at St. Francis’ – it would be lovely if we could distribution during the Mothering Sunday just have one a month. service on Sunday 26th March. Carol, the fifth I am sure there are others who share my member of the group, took the photograph. thoughts. All flowers and greenery were provided by the team, mostly from their own gardens. These lovely posies were placed into baskets in front of the Altar, then carried through the church, with the help of small children, and distributed amongst the congregation.

Kathleen Devine

Please join us in our Prayer for Leading our Church into Growth… God of mission, who alone brings growth to your church, send your holy spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions and power to our witness. Golf Help our church to grow in Golfer to caddy: Why didn’t you watch numbers, in spiritual where my ball went? commitment to you, and in service to our local Caddy to golfer: I’m so sorry. community, through Jesus Your ball doesn’t usually go Christ our Lord. anywhere, and this took me Amen completely by surprise.

7 Can’t Get to the Library ? Then let our local Home Library service come to YOU … HAMPSHIRE HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Wherever you live in Hampshire you can have 4.00 – 6.00pm your library materials delivered to your home on Thursday, 11th May 2017 a regular basis. At St. Francis’ Church THE SERVICE IS FREE… West Common, Langley We offer books in standard and large print and …All ages welcome… have a wide range of audio books in different formats. If you would like to borrow a particular 4 – 5pm Crafts and games title from Hampshire’s stock, we can get it for you. 5 – 5.15pm Celebration’ 5.15 – 6pm Sharing a Meal together How will you receive the service? We deliver the service through our team of … NO Charge … specially recruited volunteers. We will match you with someone and Just come along and join in the Fun make them aware of what you like to read and then they will visit you and Come along anytime between 4 – 6pm exchange the items you and bring a friend have borrowed at least once every 4 weeks. For more information about Messy What do I do next? Church visit: www.messychurch.org.uk Is this service of interest to you ? There are leaflets at the back of the church which include an application form. This can be completed by a relative or close friend on your SENIOR CITIZENS SPRING CONCERT… behalf, if necessary. The Rotary Club of Hythe and Waterside is once more organising its popular band Concert for local senior citizens, which takes place at Noadswood School, North Road, Dibden Purlieu, on Sunday 7th May at 3.00pm with the popular Band of The Hampshire Constabulary. The concert is free and there will be a break at 3.45pm for soft refreshments.

For more details, and to arrange transportation to and from the concert, telephone Michael Wilkinson on either 023 8026 8174 or 07921 407229, or Les Sharpe on either 023 8042 4240 or 07594 956404.

8 MISSIONS & CHARITIES HISTORIC MEANING OF Our traditional lunch was attended by 23 people who partook of a simple meal of soup, NURSERY RHYMES bread, butter, fruit and tea or coffee. The homemade soups, Carrot and Coriander, Leek and Potato and Vegetable were all carefully prepared by the “Ladies of the Kitchen” who are members of the Missions and Charities Group. Needlesstosay, there was none left !!! This is always a happy time of fellowship, with much laughter and plenty of ‘verbal exchange’. It also gives us an opportunity to remember and pray for those of the world who go hungry and starve. If you missed the date this year, look out for the Lent 2018 and make sure you get a ticket. £81.24 was raised for Missions & Charities. Our Mission for May is the Waterside Night Shelter, details for which were given in the April Magazine. Collections will begin on Mission Sunday on the 29th April and continue through the following three weeks, 7th, 14th and 21st May at All Saints’ and The Good Shepherd Churches. Phyllis Delves There is strong speculation that the nursery rhyme “Ring , a Ring, a Roses” was associated with the Black Death (Bubonic Plague) that swept Europe in the BLACKFIELD BUBBLE Middle Ages, killing 60% of the population. Dementia Awareness Week 'Remember The Person' Children, holding hands, formed a circle, and sang 15th - 21st May “Ring, a Ring, a Roses, a pocket full of posies. Attishoo, Attishoo, we all fall down”. A new monthly Dementia Support Group has now started in Blackfield. Carers and “Atisshoo” relates to sneezing, which was a sympton those living with dementia are welcome to of the Plague: “Falling down” was dying. drop in for a cup of tea and an activity or a speaker from 11.00am – 12.30pm at the The Plague was transmitted by fleas who had fed on Blackfield Baptist Church Hall, Hampton diseased animals, and carried on the back of rodents. Lane, Blackfield, SO45 1XA. Those who could afford to, or were able to, moved out The next session will be Monday 15th May the of the cities. King Charles 1 went to Newmarket to activity is called “Plant A Pot”. Then every 3rd avoid the disease. Monday in the months thereafter, apart from bank holidays. There is also a Cream Tea on Flowers, especially roses, were thought to be a Wednesday 17th May to celebrate Dementia safeguard against the disease. Judges placed Awareness Week, this will be held at the Hythe nosegays on their Benches, but to no avail. “Bring out URC church hall from 14.30-15.30. your dead” was a call the Collectors of Corpses cried out, and a black cross was painted on the door of the A warm welcome awaits you house needing their services. For more information contact: It is estimated that 75-200 million people in Europe Pauline Jordan died from the Plague. 07871 180426 Stan Delves

9 Grace Chiverton, a much loved member of St. Francis’ Church Langley, will be sadly missed

Grace was born 4th Forest Side, a semi-detached house in Exbury January 1919 at Road, Blackfield until 1961. The next family move Hughes Common, was to a new bungalow in Chalewood Road, with near Blackfield views across open fields to West common and the Crossroads to Lily “Old” St Francis Church. and Frederick Sullivan, a second In 1945 the Second World War ended and Grace daughter, sister to gave birth to her eldest son Christopher and Ernie gave up his coppersmith trade to work for Esso in Nell and Ruby who Fawley. Grace became a full time Mum and was born a few years Housewife until the early 1950s when she became later. a dinner lady at Fawley School. She gave this up when Geoffrey arrived unexpectedly in 1954. Following a family Family holidays followed, with her sister Ruby and move to “Hollybank” family at Dawlish Warren, Seaview on the Isle of in Exbury Road in 1927, stepsister Alice joined the Wight, Minehead and Towyn. When Chris and family and they became known as The Sullivan Geoff grew up, and Ernie retired, they ventured Girls. Grace walked daily to Fawley School in all further afield, taking trips to Jersey, France, Spain, weathers until she left aged 13. One Monday, she Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and Yugoslavia. told her mother she was too poorly to go to school They subsequently enjoyed browsing photo and stayed home. She had to help her mother with albums and sharing memories of their travels. the family washing and ironing all day. It was a lesson learnt and thereafter she had to be really ill Five grandchildren arrived in succession, Becky, to consider missing school on a Monday! Mike and Katy, followed a little later by Helen and Simon. They enjoyed regular weekend visits to their Another anecdote from the family was that when Grandparents, Grace’s homemade cakes and the girls were being very loud in their room, Grace’s puddings. mother would ask her father to make the girls be quiet. He would go to the door and say “be quiet In 2003 Grace & Ernie celebrated their Diamond girls” without raising his quiet speaking voice, and Wedding Anniversary and were delighted to receive their mother would say “what’s the use of that?” a telegram from the Queen. Grace had been selflessly caring for Ernie for several years at this When Grace left school, as with many girls in the time, and in 2004 he passed away. Grace adapted rural community, she went into “Service” firstly, to life on her own, living an active life working (or with the Bennett’s at Langley House then Lepe organising others) in her garden, going to Gardening Club, Saturday Afternoon Drop- in at St House for Lord and Lady Forster and later at East Francis Church where she loved a game of cards, Meon and Beaulieu. and the Lunch Club at Blackfield Baptist Church. Her first meeting with Ernest was at her best friend, After Ernie died Grace worshipped regularly at St Gwen Williams ‘ wedding. Nothing much happened Francis’ while she was able, and thought of this as her home church, which she could see from her then, but whilst later riding her bike to her new job bungalow. as a receptionist at the British Power Boat Company in Hythe, she would often be caught up Sadly, four years ago Grace suffered a series of with, then accompanied, by a hopeful Ernie. That strokes resulting in Vascular Dementia and was the start of what led to their marriage in April decreased mobility and dexterity. This was a great 1943. On her way to work one morning during the trial for her. Against advice, she went into the war, she had to seek shelter in a house in Frost garden to tidy up “down to the gate” Her doctor Lane during an aerial dog fight overhead. commented, “you don’t get to 98 without being a bit feisty” – true. With s support from a wonderful While working at the Power Boat Company, Grace group of Carers, Caterers and trades people she realised that girls working on the boats earned was able to staying in her “Own Home” for as long more than the receptionist. She therefore decided as possible – something she felt most passionate to undertake a six week training course as an about. Sadly, however, she was no longer safe or engineering fitter at Marchwood, where she secure on her own, and moved to Forest Edge at qualified. Ernest always teased her that she had Cadnam, where she enjoyed excellent care and the achieved in six weeks what had taken him six many activities, singing, music afternoons and years. Grace and Ernest started married life at his pamper sessions provided. parents’ home in Lee Road, Langley, whilst they were in Scotland. Grace and Ernie then moved to Chris & Geoff Chiverton

10 GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY… Summer is fast approaching – try following these tips to help your garden “bloom” throughout the summer months. As bulbs fade and herbaceous borders begin to grow, approaching of summer is clearly evident. Sowing and planting out of bedding plants can begin; dependent on weather, you can now take softwood cuttings.

FLOWERS  Plant out summer bedding plants.  Prune spring flowering shrubs to prevent them becoming overgrown.  Erect support frames or stakes to support plants with a floppy habit, ie. lupins.  Dig up, divide and replant polyanthus after flowering, and discard any with disease.  Start hardening off bedding plants by putting them out during the day and back in the greenhouse at night.  Dead head spring bulbs, but do NOT cut back foliage, leave to die back naturally. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps and replant.  Regular watering required during dry spells, morning or evening using, where possible, collected or recycled water.  Regularly hoe off weeds.  Liquid feed plants in containers every two to four weeks.

VEGETABLES  Plant out greenhouse grown brassicas.  If soil not too cold or wet most vegetables can now be sown.  Plant main crop potatoes.  Weed between those vegetables now growing.

LAWNS  Apply a combination of weed killer and fertiliser.  Seed new lawns.  Lay new turf and keep well watered.

NOW LOOKING FORWARD TO A “BLOOMING” GOOD TIME !!! Mike Delauney…

(Answers to SUDUKO on page 15)

11 Happiness is warm feet in bed If you have never discovered the cosy bliss of wearing socks in bed, you are in for a real treat. According to experts from the Global Council on Brain Health, wearing socks in bed helps ensure uninterrupted slumber.

In a recent report, the Global Council was stressing the importance of getting sound sleep in order to stay sharp in later life. And so it offers various tips to the over-50s. They include: keep pets out of your bedroom, avoid late-night rows with your family; allow 15 minutes of ‘settle time’ before you switch off the light; avoid food, alcohol and drink for three hours before bed; keep your smart phone and tablet in another room; have a warm bath; and swap white or blue lights for warmer, restful colours. Sleep well!

Growing older and bigger One in five people in the UK is going to be over 65 within a decade, according to a recent forecast. The present percentage is about 18 per cent of people in the UK. The forecast is causing concern, as already the social care system is struggling to cope.

Overall, the UK’s total population will pass the 70 million mark for the first time within a decade, the Office for National Statistics also found. It reached a record 65.1 million in 2015, a rise of more than half a million on the previous year.

To smell the creamy frothy May. To taste first green leaves in the hedge, Hawthorne shoots, “Bread and Butter” we used to say. Catch pink and white petals confetti down. To wear sprays of flowers in a sprig muslin gown, touch bank side flowers of stitched design. Hear the small birds’ chorale divine.

12 The Parish Officers … Parish Officers Contact Details … Priest-in-Charge Rev. Canon Stuart Holt 1 The Rectory, Sherringham Close [email protected] Fawley, SO45 1SQ 02380 893552

Churchwardens Margaret Richards 17 Larkspur Grdns, Holbury, SO45 2QH [email protected] 02380 891778

Roger Hand 22 Rollestone Road, Holbury, SO45 2GB [email protected] 02380 893740

Asst. Churchwarden Mary Hurst All Saints’ Church 52 Saxon Road, Blackfield, SO45 1WY [email protected] 02380 897434

Asst. Churchwarden Pat Peckham The Good Shepherd 25 Great Elms Close, Holbury, SO45 2FD [email protected] 02380 894158

PCC Treasurer Lawrence Rideal [email protected]

Parish Administrator Tracy Rideal Kerjean, The Pentagon, Fawley,SO45 1EE [email protected]

PCC Secretary Eileen Hayward 63 Renda Road, Holbury, SO45 2LY [email protected] 02380 893597

Electoral Roll Officer Stan Delves 11 Rhyme Hall Mews, Fawley, SO45 1FX 02380 894450

Organist Philip Dowd [email protected]

Bell Tower Secretary Lawrence Clark [email protected] 02380 843662

Safeguarding Officer Sarah Manhood Roedean, The Square, Fawley, SO45 1DF [email protected] 02381 788407

Hall Bookings Marlene Delauney St. Francis’ Church Autumnwood, Langley Lodge Gardens, Langley, SO45 1FZ [email protected] 02380 892414

Hall Bookings Pat Peckham The Good Shepherd 25 Great Elms Close, Holbury, SO45 2FD [email protected] 02380 894158

Baptism & Wedding Please visit our WEBSITE www.fawleychurch.org.uk Enquiries

Fawley Heritage Please visit our WEBSITE www.fawleyheritage.co.uk Fawley Bellringers Please visit our WEBSITE www.wpbells.org/fawley

Answers to Children’s Puzzle:

1. Mule 2. Stiletto 3. Jelly 4. Moccasin 5. Slipper 6. Flip flop 7. Pump 8. Brogue 9. Boot 10. Trainer

13 CHURCH SERVICES for MAY

Weds 3rd 9.30am All Saints’ Holy Communion Sunday 7th 10-12noon The Good Shepherd CAFÉ LITE 6.30pm All Saints’ Sunset Communion with Taize Weds 10th 9.30am All Saints’ Communion Sunday 14th 9.30am All Saints’ MORNING PRAYER & PRAISE BAPTISM Small Saints’ Activity Group 11.15am The Good Shepherd Eucharist Weds 17th 9.30am All Saints’ Communion Sunday 21st 8.30am All Saints’ Communion 9.30am All Saints’ All Age Worship Weds 24th 9.30am All Saints’ Holy Communion Sunday 28th 9.30am All Saints’ FAMILY COMMUNION Small Saints’ Activity Group Weds 31st 9.30am All Saints’ Holy Communion

CHURCH SERVICES for JUNE

Sunday 4th 10-12noon The Good Shepherd CAFÉ LITE 6.30pm All Saints’ Sunset Communion with Taize Weds 7th 9.30am All Saints’ Communion Sunday 11th 9.30am All Saints’ MORNING PRAYER & PRAISE BAPTISM Small Saints’ Activity Group 11.15am The Good Shepherd Eucharist Weds 14th 9.30am All Saints’ Communion Sunday 18th 8.30am All Saints’ Communion 9.30am All Saints’ All Age Worship Weds 21st 9.30am All Saints’Holy Communion Sunday 25th 9.30am All Saints’ FAMILY COMMUNION Small Saints’ Activity Group 11.00 All Saints’ COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE Tristan da Cunha Weds 28th 9.30am All Saints’ Holy Communion With summer marriages in mind....

One plus one equals one may not be an accurate mathematical concept, but it is an accurate description of God’s intention for the marriage relationship. Wayne Mack.

A man’s children are pieces of himself, but his wife is himself. Matthew Henry

How soon marriage counselling sessions would end if husbands and wives were competing in thoughtful self-denial! Walter J Chantry

Love is grand: divorce is a hundred grand. Anon

14 (Answers to SUDUKO on page 11) MAY FAYRE

Saturday 13th May 2017 11.00am to 2.00pm

CHURCHFIELDS, FAWLEY (Inside All Saints’ Church if wet)

Beer Tent, Cakes, Gifts, Raffle Arena Events, Live Music, Entertainment & Refreshments, Etc. FREE ADMISSION

Why the C of E is keeping its customs of reading the marriage banns The C of E has recently voted to keep its medieval tradition of reading the marriage banns. Not because it is worried about ‘illegal’ marriages taking place, but because it hopes it will help to keep up congregation numbers among young people. Members of the General Synod, who met and voted on it in February, said that ditching the popular tradition would mean losing an important source of new worshippers. Just under 45,000 people got married in C of E churches in 2015. So, as one archdeacon explained, reading the banns ‘gives us access to 90,000 people in the 18-45 age group, which is the age group that we struggle to reach. Christian dog A strong Baptist family decided to buy a dog. But they wanted it to be a Christian dog. Down at the local animal sanctuary they were shown a dog that might be suitable, but the family decided to make sure. The father said: “Go fetch my Bible.” Obediently, the dog trotted to the car, grabbed the Bible off the front seat, and laid it at the feet of the man. “Ah,” said the father, “he may know what the Bible is, but can he find his way around it?” He told the dog to find Psalm 23. The dog opened the Bible with his nose, and pawed through the pages to Psalm 23. “Ah,” said the father, “he may know the Bible, but is he baptized?” Immediately, the dog turned and jumped into the nearby stream, went under, and jumped out again. “Ah,” said the father, “It may be baptized, but does he pray?” The dog immediately sat down, closed its eyes and waved its front paws in the air. "Wait a minute!" exclaimed the mother, outraged, “this dog is no good for us – he is Pentecostal!”

15 PARISH REGISTERS BAPTISM Congratulations and welcome to the families of those Baptised

12th March 2017 Amelia Jessica BLUNDELL FUNERAL SERVICES Sincere condolences are extended to families and friends of those whose funerals have taken place

Name Date of Death Funeral Date Age Maldwin Andrew Cyril DRUMMOND 18th February 16th March 84 Alan Edward GILLETTE 28th February 20th March 89 Margaret MAY 5th March 23rd March 82 WEDDINGS There were no Wedding Services in March

A PRAYER… Heavenly Father, Parting from our loved ones is difficult. We long to be together, but sometimes it isn’t possible and we don’t always understand. The disciples must have wanted Jesus to stay with them, after the joy of the resurrection and those wonderful reunions. And yet you knew that it was better for them - and for us - that Jesus returned to you so that He could send His Spirit to live in us, to comfort and strengthen us and to work through us. Thank you that even though human parting is inevitable, because of Jesus eternal life is freely offered to those who trust in Him. And while we are here on earth you promise never to leave us or forsake us. Thank you, Father, for your love - and your bigger picture! In Jesus name. Amen. by Daphne Kitching Ministry Note… The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling Christians of every denomination to join in with Thy Kingdom Come, a prayer initiative between Ascension and Pentecost (25th May to 4th June), to pray for the nation to know Jesus Christ. It is a time to seek the empowering of the Holy Spirit, that we may be effective witnesses to Jesus Christ. Praying for others to know Jesus is one of the most powerful things we can do. Persistent prayer for others brings transformation to their lives. As Paul writes: ‘Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.’ (Colossians 4: 2-4). The Archbishops are encouraging us to choose five people who we can pray for regularly. Why not ask God to guide you, as you settle on five names and commit to praying for them daily, perhaps by using the following prayer: ‘Loving Father, in the face of Jesus Christ your light and glory have blazed forth. Send your Holy Spirit that I may share with my friends the life of your Son and your love for all. Strengthen me as a witness to that love as I pledge to pray for them, for your name’s sake. Amen.’

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