Heart eat Holy Ascension Church and Community Magazine May 2017
Welcome to Heartbe at … Spacate… can be daunting, yet what it As we contemplate this time offers or contains can be as before Jesus' return to fill the important as what surrounds it. space at God's right hand, we have Space was made at Holy Ascension the opportunity to fill spaces in our in March for a special installation community. Those born before highlighting the plight of refugees, 1945 are invited to a special lunch th many of whom make a difficult on Friday 5 May at the Village Hall th journey to a better life and often and on Thursday 25 May the find themselves in a challenging annual Ascension Supper takes space, as did Jesus between his place at Holy Ascension. resurrection and his ascension. So why not come and fill a space? This liminal time of waiting and You will be made most welcome. transition can be disconcerting. (Cover photos of Holy Ascension Those who attended the Passion in courtesy of Colin Attwood)
Chester were glad of space at one Copy for the magazine is always of the many churches who opened welcome. Contributions for the their doors for a quiet hour at the June issue should be received by th cross on Good Friday. 12 May via the Parish Office or email
Editorial Team Sharon Forsdyke - Editor
Margaret Adams The Church’s logo was designed for Colin Attwood th the 160 anniversary of the Church in Sue Burgess
2014. It illustrates the church’s Ali Ireland commitment to be at the heart of the whole community of Upton by Dave O’Brien Chester. The name for the magazine, William Wheldon Heartbeat, reflects that commitment.
Could I ask a Out and About… favour? If you Welcome to the month of May. know of Hope you had a lovely Easter. anyone who would benefit In early April, Upton Community from this Choir sang at the Upton Village Hall Lunch Club, to the members of Upton Friday would you ask Lunch Club. I was one of many them and help them make the call? singers there and we had a fine This type of community work I call time through song. Kingdom Work. I believe as you Memories came flooding back to serve the elderly, you are bringing me of the Lunch Club I helped run in the Kingdom of God and blessing in Ellesmere Port for nearly 17 those who come for lunch. As Jesus years. We had 90 members and said, “When you do to the least of ran three days a week. these, you do it to me."
Phil Pearn, Co-ordinator for the Every Blessing, Dave O’ Brien Lunch club, told me they are (Curate) holding a special celebration lunch Monthly Friday Luncheon Club th for V.E. Day on Friday 5 May and he would love to see new folks 11.45-2.45pm Upton Village Hall. attending. Further details about Membership £5 per term (£6 per lunch includes 2 course meal, this lunch appear further on in the tea/coffee and mints) magazine. Followed by after lunch cabaret entertainment (30 minutes duration) Phil and his team are lovely and serve the folks with love and joy. Try us out first – come as a guest The two course meal looked lovely Enquiries and bookings call 383584 (only between 9am and 5pm please) and was lovingly prepared and Difficulty in getting to the Village cooked by the kitchen team. Hall? There is a subsidised taxi available in the Upton area. Letter from Paul Some people's lives seem to roll Excuse me while I have a little along so easily. Nothing seems to moan. I bought a book recently, faze them or bother them. Their paid for it and as the assistant rule of life is, 'no worries.' handed it to me I said, "Thank I have a friend like that. Any you." He replied "No worries." problem no matter how bad, it’s What? No worries? Of course there “Ah, don't worry.” There are times are no worries! I'm buying a book I could quite happily strangle him, not negotiating a peace deal for because if you’re a worrier there’s the Middle East. a worry for every age and occasion. A simple transaction is the least of And if you find you have nothing to my worries. No worries indeed! worry about, that's worrying. The correct reply is "You're Of course, we have concerns about welcome." family and friends and ourselves, Every morning I get up, make a cup and yes, there are times and those of tea and switch on the television awful situations where our worry is and catch up on the news. Usually natural and justified, where the it's mostly doom and gloom. future, always uncertain, is dark What a way to start the day - as if I and seems to hold no hope. But didn't have enough to worry about. generally, worry accomplishes The problem these days with mass nothing. Can any situation be communication and rolling news is changed by worrying about it? No. there's plenty to worry about. And what’s more it can even make Donald Trump in the White House things worse. It can take up all our and the Brexit negotiations, the thought, time and energy. It's like international situation, terrorism, something we chew and chew but the economy…and if that's not can neither swallow nor spit out. enough there's the next bill to drop The Bible does not give us an through the letterbox and the car unreal picture of life. Rather it is due its MOT. recognises life as it really is with our sufferings and struggling, but it Better perhaps to have a bit of reminds us that in all those faith and trust our future to God situations God offers us strength whose love will see us through here and now, and a sure hope for today, whatever tomorrow might the future. bring, and for all eternity. Jesus said “Can any one of you by It's worth noting that the phrase worrying add a single hour to your 'don’t worry’ appears 365 times in life?" (Matthew 6:27) the Bible, one for every day of the These words aren't just happy little year. platitudes or religious clichés. May God grant you trust in him We see times of pain and trouble that you might know peace and a in Jesus' life and in those times he sure hope for the future. Paul prays and when he could, he did something about it. WEEK OF PRAYER Above all he trusted in God to get FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY him through and bring good even out of the worst of times. Jesus did 15th – 21st May indeed suffer and die on that cross, at St Columba’s Church but the love and power of God is greater than death itself. Jesus was Each night from 6.45 - 7.15pm th raised, and offers us a share in that Monday 15 May Tuesday 16th May resurrection. Wednesday 17th May Can any one of us by worrying add Thursday 18th May a single hour to our lives? Of Friday 19th May course not. There are though, Saturday 20th May those things which concern us, and From 5.30 to 6.00pm often, rightly so. st But worry is a waste of time. It Sunday 21 May Final Worship Service steals our joy and keeps us busy at 6.30 pm doing nothing.
Make a Space On the 12th March you may have seen a strangely modified child’s tent in the Kempe room. I would like to thank Rev. Paul Newman for allowing me to present this installation. I am also grateful to all We are told that the refugee crisis who looked at the tent, chatted is a political, economic and socially about it and gave of their time to insurmountable problem. In let me ask my questions and tell reality, it is up to each of us to you my story. If you missed the decide whether we accept this event or only observed from the supposition, or whether we choose other end of the room, I would like another possibility - that through to tell you a little more about it. positive action, allied to a continual expression of hope, there is a chance that we can find a solution together. Consideration of whether we should ‘Make a Space’ for refugees, in both a literal and physical sense is a personal choice. It was also the title of this project. The point of the installation was to elicit a response to the issue, and in this context, the feedback was One of my modules at University not just positive, but extremely required the creation of something helpful. I collected all the ideas, that represented a global issue or themes, discussions, thoughts and movement that I wanted to stories shared with me to further explore - I chose the refugee crisis. support my project. Some of the video taken of ALMSHOUSES OF WILLIAM JONES congregation members’ interest VACANT FLAT IN CHESTER was edited to create a five minute Applications are invited to fill a information loop which also vacant one bedroom flat belonging strengthened the final to the Almshouses of William presentation. Jones. The vacancy relates to a I exhibited the ‘Make a Space: An first floor flat in the centre of Chester, within easy reach of local Installation’ on the 4th April at Bath amenities. The flat comprises a Spa University. Alix Taylor-Hay living room, kitchen, storeroom, bathroom and bedroom and benefits from gas central heating. Reminder! The flat would suit either a married couple or a single person and Churches together in Upton applications are invited from either Trip to The National Arboretum category. A small maintenance rd on Tuesday 23 May payment is charged for the Meet at 10am at Upton URC occupation of the flat. Residents Heath Road, Upton are responsible for the council tax, water rates and the usual utilities.
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The Passion ‘Taking part in the Chester Passion is an exciting and uplifting Were you in Chester on Good experience. Under the dynamic Friday? Here a few reflections direction of Matt Baker, we all from a couple of witnesses and a give our best to bring alive the participant… message of Easter to those who are watching.’ Sandra Boyne Very powerful. (Participant in the Passion Crowd) To now see it for ourselves and hear those shouts and drums – On He comes From under the Eastgate with the donkey. Crowds of people close, confined, Very public witness to his suffering and ordeal – ‘Watching The Chester Passion, No veil drawn over his ordeal. we suffered alongside the gallant God's answer enacted on the actors who helped make this streets of Jerusalem. gospel story a stark reality. It was The price he paid and the indeed a thought-provoking opportunity to save him... triumph of community They chose instead a terrorist. endeavour.’ Stella Lunney In a very short distance He went from acclaim to agonising crucifixion against the walls of our ancient cathedral where He is now worshipped every day.
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To advertise in this magazine please email us at [email protected] May Crossword DOWN DOWN 1. Spirit of those in trouble (5) 1. Spirit of those in trouble (5) 2. Five left Davis on the 2. Five left Davis on the platform (4) platform (4) 3. Awful dream I think a 3. Awful dream I think a lot of (6) lot of (6) 4. Result of blocked drain 4. Result of blocked drain aboveApril Crossword Florence (west)?Answers (8) above Florence (west)? (8) 5.ACROSS: Autocrat likely to hide 5. Autocrat likely to hide resemblance1. Bray 3.Cheshire to a rodent (7) resemblance to a rodent (7) 6.9. CrazyInkwell madmen 10. Arson stir 6. Crazy madmen stir genius11. Hades (10) 12. Abseil 14 Oystercatcher genius (10) 9. They live near each other 17. Broken 19. Atlas in wild bush region (10) 9. They live near each other 22. Hairy 23. Ireland in wild bush region (10) 12.24. GetTrekking miner 25.to reform Star army unit (8) 12. Get miner to reform army DOWN: unit (8) 14.1. Brighton Blood count? 2. Asked (7) 14. Blood count? (7) 16.4. Holy Vicar’s Ascension address? (6) 16. Vicar’s address? (6) 5. Snaps 6. Ipswich ACROSS 19.7. Etna Yields 8. seedsTenant we’re 1. Morse’s attempts? (10) 19. Yields seeds we’re told13. Crusader(5) 15. Sardine 7. Ma is the creation of non-belief (7) told (5) 20.16. PlacesTravel holding18. Kayak delicate material (4) 8. Consumed at college by the sound of it! (5) 20. Places holding delicate 20. Leapt 21. Whit material (4) 10. Throw out several stones initially (4)
11. The writing’s on the wall! (8) 13. More embarrassed – either way (6) April Crossword Answers 15. Did his jealous brothers pit against him? (6) ACROSS: 17. Supposes enigma is worked out (8) 1. Bray 3.Cheshire 9. Inkwell 10. Arson 18. Reverberation coming from the choir (4) 11. Hades 12. Abseil 21. Two score twice at Wimbledon (5) 14 Oystercatcher 22. At heart Esme and Eric follow a winding 17. Broken 19. Atlas course (7) 22. Hairy 23. Ireland 24. Trekking 25. Star 23. Soap for cockneys? (10) DOWN: 1. Brighton 2. Asked 4. Holy Ascension 5. Snaps 6. Ipswich 7. Etna 8. Tenant Thank you to Graham Barley for creating this 13. Crusader 15. Sardine cryptic crossword for us. 16. Travel 18. Kayak Answers next month. 20. Leapt 21. Whit
‘I like helping at Messy Church because it proclaims the Gospel to the future church.’ (Messy Church Helper)
Volunteers If you are interested in becoming involved in our Messy Church planning or volunteering to help on the day or with preparation of crafts, please email us on [email protected]. Any help offered no matter how large or small is greatly appreciated. We are also looking to launch a Young Helper scheme too. Are you 10+ and would like to be more involved in helping others? Maybe you are looking to earn a volunteering badge at Guides or Scouts? Then why not help out once a month at our Messy Church Sessions. For more information please email us on [email protected].
Messy Church The next Messy church will be on ‘Moses and Miriam – family matters’ Sunday 14th May at 4.30pm, in Holy Ascension Church Photos from April’s Messy Church ‘Palm Sunday to Easter Day’
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Sunday 14th 21st and 28th May Bible themed crafts and activities for children during 10.45am Service.
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There is now an area in church for babies and young children. Thank you to the sewing group for making the quilt and cushions for it.
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21st April Hospice Coffee Morning https://hail.to/upton-heath-church- Update of-england-primary-school/ /publication/ODq2jWO The amount raised at the coffee morning held at the Upton Foundation Governor Community Hall on Saturday 8th Upton Heath C of E School Graeme White 312753 April came to £462. Thanks to all who supported this event and to all those who We would like to thank Spar, helped arrange the hall and Long Lane for their continued support for Messy Church and served refreshments. in the distribution of Heartbeat. Thanks also to the Bache Post Office for helping to distribute the magazine.
PCC Update Holy Ascension's Annual General Meeting on 23rd April was attended by 40 parishioners. Paul thanked everyone for the warm welcome he and his family had received on his arrival in Upton. He outlined his vision for the future and stressed that he was not appointed as a 'babysitter' for the Church but as an instrument for its future growth. He also pointed out that it was encouraging that recently, there had been early signs of an increase in numbers attending Church and a slight upturn on the financial front. An update of the number of people on the Electoral Roll was received followed by a presentation of the Annual Accounts. The Annual Report, which is a collation of reports describing activities from the various Church groups, was tabled and accepted. Paul gave a vote of thanks to Jean May and Chris Reeve for their past duties as Church Wardens, especially the difficult times during the Interregnum. Two Church Wardens were appointed to serve for the following year 1) Mike Curtis and 2) Colin Foden.
Thank you to all who generously gave donations for the Easter flowers in memory of family and friends. As you can see the Flower Team did another marvellous job! Cathedral’s Golden Jubilee This month marks the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, dedicated to Christ the King. The cathedral is instantly recognised and rightly admired but the building of a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city was not sadly now demolished. Liverpool achieved without difficulty or had to wait many more years for controversy and suffered several its cathedral. false starts. The impetus came from The need for an R.C. cathedral was Archbishop Downey in the 1920s. recognised in the middle of the Following a rally to celebrate the th 19 century following the Catholic centenary of catholic emancipation Emancipation Act in 1829 and the in 1929, attended by 400,000, he growing catholic population in the felt that time had come. city. The original plan was for a Fundraising started, a site on cathedral in Everton, dedicated to Brownlow Hill was acquired and St Edward and a design was the architect Sir Edward Lutyens produced by E.Pugin, the son of was engaged. The planned Augustus Pugin (of Houses of cathedral was enormous, intended Parliament fame.) Inevitably it was as the second biggest church in the to be a building of Victorian Gothic, world (after St Peter’s in Rome) to complete with tall steeple, be topped by a huge dome pinnacles and pointed arches. unsurpassed anywhere and rising Owing to pressure on diocesan to 437 feet, over 100 feet higher funds only the Lady Chapel was than its Anglican neighbour, then built and this became the parish under construction. Possibly the church of Our Lady Immaculate, scale of the proposed building was influenced by the size of the new rather see a poison germ factory in Anglican construction. Whether the city than a catholic cathedral. the churches should have spent For many years Longbottom sat on vast sums on huge cathedrals the city council for the Liverpool when people close by were living in Protestant Party, an organisation poverty in houses that were little that existed for most of the 20th better than pig sties is another Century until it merged with the question. Nevertheless even for an local Tory council. agnostic, both Liverpool cathedrals After the war, a scaled down are awe-inspiring. version of the cathedral was If built, Lutyens cathedral would planned by Adrian Gilbert Scott have dominated the skyline. Its (brother of Giles – a Roman scale can best be illustrated by the Catholic-who designed the fact that the nearby tower on the Anglican cathedral) but this did not university building would have find favour. Archbishop Heenan fitted inside the porch of the new instituted a competition for a new, cathedral. It was not to be. and more affordable design in the Building began in 1933 with the early 1960s and the winner was F. crypt but the war and rising costs Gibberd’s design that we see meant a rethink. today. Two of the stipulations were The idea of an R.C. cathedral was that the altar should be the focal also controversial. After Glasgow, point and that Lutyens’ crypt Liverpool was probably the most should be incorporated. divided city in the country along The current building is circular with sectarian lines. the altar central and various small The planned cathedral prompted chapels leading off, the first sectarian unrest and the well- cathedral to use this layout. Above known protestant leader Pastor the altar is a lantern topped by a Harold Longbottom is famously crown of thorns, reflecting the alleged to have said he would dedication. Blue stained glass gives the interior a peaceful feel. The Events to celebrate the 50th year original crypt is in everyday use of the cathedral include a series with all sorts of activities from of special organ recitals masses, to beer festivals, to beginning on 1st May, a talk on examination facilities for the the building of the cathedral on nearby universities. Above the 13th May, and a performance of crypt is a large piazza for outdoor The Liverpool Mass on the events. Standing here helps give a evening of May 13th (LightNight feeling for the intended scale of 2017) which will feature a the original design as does a visit specially commissioned light to the crypt itself, worth every performance featuring the penny of the £3 charge. The Cathedral Choir and organist cathedral is well worth a visit, Matthew Searles. There will also made even more interesting by be a floral tribute in the the history, which is very well cathedral between 2nd and 5th illustrated by displays in the foyer June and a cathedral anniversary and the crypt. A visit should be concert on 24th June. combined with a trip to the For more information contact Museum of Liverpool at the Pier 0151 709 9222 or visit Head to view the scale model of www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk the original design. William Wheldon
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By WyrdLight.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, 90 Years of Open During 2017 gardens that first Gardens welcomed visitors in 1927, such as Englefield House in Berkshire, will th 2017 marks the 90 anniversary of invite visitors to step back in time the National Garden Scheme. The and enjoy stunning surroundings. original Open Gardens scheme was More than 400 gardens will open started in 1927 by the Queen's during the Anniversary weekend of Nursing Institute as a way of 27th- 29th May. So why not pick up contributing to a memorial fund in a NGS booklet from the Tourist memory of their patron Queen Board and see what you discover? Mary who died in 1925. For more details visit ngs.org.uk. Hatfield House in Hertfordshire Though not part of the N.G.S. was the first to open its gates on Tushingham Hall (SY13 4QP) will th 28 May 1927. Those who paid the open on 7th May from 2-5pm for one shilling admission charge bluebell walks. Admission of £5 could, according to The Times, includes tea and scone. Proceeds 'wander where they liked.' will be split between Tushingham The National Garden Scheme Church and The Hospice of the Charitable Trust was set up in 1980 Good Shepherd. Sharon Forsdyke and the Queen's Nursing Institute still receives support, along with Macmillan and other charities. So far the scheme has raised over £50 million for good causes and over half a million garden visits are made each year. Gardens have to be of particularly high standard and be of interest to the public for at least 45 minutes to be accepted into the scheme.
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Totting Up is an innovative new toddler Upton Community Hall group that makes the world of maths fun and helps prepare little learners for school. The hall is available to hire for Sessions are held at Upton children’s parties, public and private Community Hall on Wednesday mornings: meetings, workshops etc. 9:20am for 2-3 year olds There is availability for regular 10:40am for 3-4 year olds activities to take place. To book a FREE taster session email [email protected] For more information and to make a booking please contact the www.tottingup.org Parish Office Tel 01244 383518 07919 117412 @tottingup [email protected]
60 years of We can help to raise money in Christian Aid Week three ways during Christian Aid week which falls this year between Just as Christian Aid itself had its th th 14 and 20 May. origins 70 years ago in the need to alleviate the refugee crisis in 1. Help with the street envelope Europe after the Second World collection around Upton. War, so Christian Aid week was 2. Attend the Churches Together born 60 years ago out of the same Lunch (details below) which raises compelling need to help the money for Christian Aid. world's displaced. 3. Give generously when an There are still 65 million people envelope drops through your door across the globe fleeing their (or you can pick one up in church if homes because of war, conflict and your street is not covered.) disasters and making dangerous If you would like to know more journeys in search of safety. about Christian Aid, there are So the need to collect money in magazines in Church or you can Christian Aid week is still as strong! visit Christianaid.org.uk or speak to The theme of this year’s collection Margaret Bain who is the Christian is ‘Do not turn your back on the Aid representative for Holy refugees’ and especially those Ascension. stranded in Greece, by giving them FELLOWSHIP LUNCH FOR stoves as well as cooking facilities. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK As a Church, we must not turn our Wednesday 17th May backs. From 12 – 1pm In the Kempe Room The big Christian Aid coffee Holy Ascension Church morning on 4th March raised £1904.75.
A Big Thank You to everyone who supported this event.
ASSOCIATION BACKFORD, MOLLINGTON & OF CHURCH DISTRICT FELLOWSHIPS LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Upton Community Hall The next meeting will be Monday 15th May AGM on rd at 7.30pm Wednesday 3 May “Life and Times of a Busker’’ Mike Richardson will then talk about By Eric Newton “The Stolterfoht Family in Chester Non-members are very welcome 1787-1946” There will be a Sales Table Backford & Mollington Village Hall THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION All are welcome to attend, Women’s Section, Heath Road non-members £3.00.
th Tuesday 16 May Ascension Supper 8.00pm Thursday 25th May ‘Experience of Wildlife While Serving in Kenya’ Bring & Share Supper Johnathan Hurst In Kempe Room Visitors Welcome (Following service) £1.50 including Tea/Coffee and Biscuits Drinks will be provided Upton-by-Chester Flower Club Everyone Welcome Upton Village Hall Wednesday 24th May 7.30pm Millennium Greenway Mark Entwistle (Area) Friends ‘Art for Arts Sake’ Saturday 20th May 10am Visitors Welcome - £5 See website for details www.millenniumgreenwayfriends.org.uk
Sunday Lunch Club Upton Litter Action Group th Sunday 28 May Helping to keep our community tidy Upton Community Hall Please contact For details on the May date visit Uptonbychester.org.uk or contact Sheila Taylor 01244 383481 Cllr Jean Evans on to reserve your place 01244 377200/07917444534
Wednesday 7.15-9.15pm Upton Community Choir COFFEE AND 10th After service Caring & Sharing Lunch CHAT! 24th 3.00pm Wednesday Singers Every Monday Thursday 10.00am –Noon Sewing Group 10.00am – Noon Saturday 9.30am Parish Prayers The Pavilion 10.00am- Noon Church open
Wealstone Lane An open Monday 10.15-10.45am Gentle Music for Babies invitation is 11.15-11.45am Toddlers Music Time extended to all. 2.00-3.00pm Musical Tots
Churches Together Tuesday 1.15pm Sunshine Tots in Upton Term Time (Upton Community Hall) Upton Junior Choir 4.00-5.00pm Years 2 - 4 5.30-6.30pm Years 4 - 6 Wednesday 10.00am Musical Tots (Dale Barracks Hughes Centre) The food bank provides 3 days of emergency food Upton Community Hall, for local people in Demage Lane, Upton, CH2 1EL crisis. There is a box in Opening hours church for non- The parish office will be open perishable food Monday to Friday 9.30 – 11.30am donations. Parish Administrator Urgently needed Karen Evans 383518 items: Email [email protected] Custard Parish Safeguarding Coordinator Instant Mash Please contact the coordinator via the parish (They have plenty office or email: of beans!) [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd 10.15am Holy Communion Vicar Paul Newman 383518 Sunday 7th 8.00am Holy Communion [email protected] 9.00am Choral Eucharist Curate Dave O’Brien 375782 10.45am All Age Worship Wednesday 10th 10.15am Holy Communion Church Warden Mike Curtis 313152 th Sunday 14 8.00am Holy Communion Colin Foden 381094 9.00am Choral Eucharist [email protected] 10.45am Holy Communion Parochial Readers 4.30pm Messy Church Barbara Capstick 380299 Wednesday 17th 10.15am Holy Communion PCC Secretary/ Churches Together in Upton Sunday 21st 8.00am Holy Communion Margaret Whaley 9.00am Choral Eucharist [email protected] 10.45am Morning Praise PCC Treasurer Sue Burgess 380340 Wednesday 24th 10.15am Holy Communion [email protected] Thursday 25th 7.00pm Holy Communion Community & Church Musician Ascension Day Bring & Share Clare Newbould 07896 614397 Supper [email protected] th Sunday 28 8.00am Holy Communion Electoral Roll Secretary 9.00am Choral Eucharist Mark Burgess 380340 10.45am Morning Praise Family Workers/Sunshine Tots Margaret Adams 07707 030020 Wednesday 31st 10.15am Holy Communion Alison Ireland 380730 [email protected] Guides District Commissioner Gill Goynes 310000 Church Fellowship Leaders Barbara Capstick 380299 Margaret Brizell 381404 Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editorial Team, the Clergy, the Parochial Church Council, or of any authoritative body of the Church of England.
Upton Community Music
Monday 10.15-10.45am Gentle Music for Babies 11.15-11.45am Toddlers Music Time 2.00-3.00pm Musical Tots Wednesday 10.00am-11.00am Musical Tots At Dale Barracks Hughes Centre £2.00 per session
Tuesday (Term Time) 4.00-5.00pm Years 2-4 5.30-6.30pm Years 4-6 A choir for all children, aged 6 years and over, who love to sing a wide range of music from pop and rock to songs from musicals and World music.
Wednesday 7.15-9.15pm £2.00 per session Open to all who love to sing. (No audition, no pressure.)
For more information contact Clare Newbould 07896 614397
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Or check out our website www. holyascension.org.uk
All community music activities take place in the Kempe Room,
Holy Ascension Church,
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