~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOUR VILLAGE NEWSLETTER February/March 2018 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WORSHIP AT ALSTONEFIELD : BUTTERTON : ILAM WARSLOW WITH ELKSTONES : WETTON
Benefice Ministry Team ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vicar – vacancy FEBRUARY/MARCH SERVICES Churchwardens
4TH FEBRUARY - 5TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY (G) 11TH FEBRUARY - TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY ~ Alstonefield (W) Mrs Marion Beloe 11.00am Butterton 10.30am Ilam AAW 01335 310253 Benefice HC 11.00am Wetton MW ~ Butterton 3.00pm Elkstones EW Mrs Barbara Woodward Baptism 01538 304324 Mrs Lily Hambleton- 18TH FEBRUARY - 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT (P) 25TH FEBRUARY - 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT (P) Plumb 11.00am Wetton 11.00am Alstonefield 01538 304397 Benefice HC Benefice HC ~ Ilam 3.30pm Butterton EW Mr Ian Smith 01335 350236 Miss Ellen Clewes 4TH MARCH -3RD SUNDAY OF LENT (P) 11TH MARCH - 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT (P) 01335 350437 MOTHERING SUNDAY
11.00am Wetton MW 10.30am Ilam AAW ~ Warslow with Elkstones 11.00am Butterton HC 11.00am Alstonefield AAW Mrs Rachel Moorcroft 3.00pm Warslow AAW (Warslow) 01298 84568 Mrs Judy Prince (Warslow) 01298 84351 Mr Reg Meakin Visiting Clergy (Elkstones) 01538 304295 This month we welcome to our Benefice Holy Communion Services Revd Paul Myers, Revd Terry Warner and Revd David Watkin ~ Wetton Miss Clare Day 01538 381773
Please pray regularly for this team and those who Key to Symbols HC = Holy Communion: BCP = Book of Common Prayer: minister with them. FC = Family Communion: AAW = All Age Worship: MP = Morning Prayer: MW = Morning Worship: EP = Evening Prayer: EW = Evening Worship We welcome into the Church, Emily Ann Pitcher, daughter From of Roland and Claire Pitcher whose Baptism is on 11th February at St John the Baptist Church, Elkstones. The Please let your Churchwarden know of anyone in special Church Wardens need of prayer. We will do what we can to help – and with complete confidentiality.
The days are lengthening once nd more, and Candlemas day (2 “All Are Invited To Attend Any Event Published In this February) reminds us that we Magazine and Taking Place In Any of Our Villages”. have reached the halfway point between the Winter and Spring Equinoxes. In the midst of dull, Alstonefield dreary days, there are signs of St. Peter’s new growth emerging all around, hinting that Spring is not Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve too far away; the snowdrops, or Candlemas bells, are an A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Carol excellent example that there can be steadfastness and Service such a wonderful occasion that everyone, locals tenacity even in the most trying of conditions! and visitors, enjoyed. Traditionally, Candlemas was the day when all the candles Alstonefield Carol Singing that were to be used in Church were blessed and, even in Thank you very much to everybody who sang, hosted and our modern times, lighting a candle remains a symbolic donated. We had a lovely evening around the village act, offering light, hope and comfort in the darkness. ending in The George, and we raised £214.85 for Marie Candlemas also marks the occasion when, forty days after Curie, the charity that provides end of life care for people his birth, Mary and Joseph presented their infant son with terminal illnesses. Jesus at the Temple in Jersusalem to give thanks and to Newsletter Distribution dedicate his life to God. Fast forward to the present day as we begin our After more than 16 years of delivering the Newsletter to preparations for Easter, which this year is early. Lent distribution points in Alstonefield parish, Ann Colclough begins on Ash Wednesday, 14th February, which is also has decided it’s time to pass this particular job on to St. Valentine’s day, a day dedicated to love. someone else who is willing and able to help. We extend our grateful thanks to Ann for fulfilling her role so diligently Now, here’s a conundrum - should we give something up over the years, and for her valued contribution to the for the duration of Lent (wine, chocolate, biscuits!), thereby community. fulfilling a traditional and time honoured gesture that acknowledges the (negative) effect temptation can have If anyone feels that they would like to help, please contact Ann (310477) for more details. upon us; or might we choose instead to spend some of this time just being still and quietly reflecting on how we Lent Lunch can open our hearts more to love one another throughout There will be a Lent Lunch (jointly organised by Wetton Lent and beyond? The latter option offers us temptations and Alstonefield Parishes) on: of a different sort to overcome – constantly being busy, the Wednesday 21st March lure of social media ‘apps’, the constant background ‘noise Wetton Village Hall 12 - 2pm st and chatter’ of 21 century living that makes it difficult to ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ just be still and reflect. Mothering Sunday Service On Ash Wednesday at 7.30pm there is a Deanery service A special service organised by St. Peter’s, Alstonefield at St. Leonard’s Church, Ipstones, led by Revd. Michael and St. Margaret’s, Wetton on:
Evans and all are welcome to attend. There are also Lent 11th March at St. Peter’s Church, Alstonefield at 11am. lunches and Mothering Sunday services across the benefice – details in this newsletter and also next month’s Everyone is welcome to come and join us for this service of thanksgiving. edition. Please do support these events if you can.
Churchwardens continue to work together to maintain Alstonefield Parish Council services and we are grateful for the help and support of Clerk to the Council – Liz Court, tel. 07746 833910 our respective communities during this interregnum Email [email protected] c/o The Village Hall, period. We are also thankful for the continued support Alstonefield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 2FR from our very helpful visiting clergy. Chair: Cathy Reavy (01335 310125) The proposals to reconfigure the current benefice are now Vice Chairman: Richard Butler (01335 310620) before the Church Commissioners and we await further Councillors: Nick Bonsall (310262) Alan Hayes (310057) updates from the Diocese as to the next steps – we will Gordon Campbell (07919353800) Rupert Hignett (310389) keep you informed of developments. In the meantime, Carrie Osborne (310453) should you have any questions or concerns, please All Parish Council agendas and minutes are always contact your Churchwarden. available on the website and the notice boards.
For Prayer – from the Registers All Parishioners are cordially invited to attend the next
th Parish Council Meeting which will take place in the Village Frank Frith of Ilam, who died on 24 December 2017 aged Hall from 7.00pm on Wednesday 28th February, 2018.
90 years and whose Funeral service took place at Holy th Cross Church on 12 January 2018 followed by burial in the churchyard.
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Alstonefield Village Hall the built, natural and cultural heritage of the South West Chairman:- Jean Allen Peak – and, of course, there will be a party!
Vice Chairman & Social Secretary:- Dave Littlehales We are also hoping for one or two people to help out on Secretary/Treasurer:- Margaret Cohen occasion, so if you feel you might be able to come along to Bookings Officer:- Sue Lovatt Tel: 01335 310458 meetings and/or outings sometimes and give us a bit of e-mail:[email protected] help, please do get in touch. Committee Members:- Frank Lipp, Marie McIlroy, For more information, please ring: Jill Benghiat, Jo Griffin, Ian Longdon, Ken Sharples, Lorraine on 01335 310353 or Ann on 01298 84394. Val Littlehales, Martin Wilding and Martin Snodin.
LEADEN BOOT CHALLENGE 2018 SUNDAY 20th MAY In aid of local good causes Nearly full!
Booking forms downloadable from the website: www.leadenboot.org.uk
Funding requests from the proceeds of this year’s event are invited. Please include: The amount requested What the funds will be used for When they will be used Please submit your written request by 12th April to: The Chair Frank Lipp Bumblies Barn Alstonefield DE6 2FX
Helpers: We hope all those who helped in previous years will be able to help again. If you can fulfil the same role, please email: [email protected] With some 50 volunteers needed for the smoothrunning of the event, we can always do with newhelpers; we'll find the right place for you. So please put the date in your diary and get in touch. Everyone who takes part in the event is amazed with what a wonderful, welcoming, and helpful bunch our volunteers are. It's not just the amazing food they keep coming back for!
Sponsors: We have a growing band of sponsors, and we Alstonefield and District Friendship Club th are very grateful to them. If you or your company would The Club’s first meeting is on Wednesday 28 March at like to sponsor this year's event, please have a chat with 2.30pm in Alstonefield Village Hall. It seems a long time Frank Lipp by phoning 01335 310302, or emailing since we were together and we look forward to meeting [email protected] each other for a chat, and to look ahead at the programme for 2018. We will be taking names for the first outing of . the season on 11th April – an all-time favourite – a carvery Butterton lunch at The Boar’s Head at Sudbury and then on to St. Bartholomew’s Berkeley Park Garden Centre, with plenty to look at, No Flowers During Lent (February & March) Cleaning Rota gardening, gifts, crafts, clothing and a very good February - Barbara Woodward restaurant for tea and cake! March – Margaret Dutton
We are always pleased to welcome non-members to our St. Bartholomew’s meetings and outings, either as a member or just on the At times it feels like the Church is always fundraising for odd occasion. Transport can be arranged from many something or other and last year it was the Bells’ Project villages in the area if you let us know beforehand. Some which has been quite a challenge. We have raised about people think this is just a club for old people, but, although £10,000 towards our project and would like to thank we try to ensure that access for people with limited everyone who has had any part in the fundraising for this mobility is good wherever we go, the programme is very project over the past couple of years as well as th varied and suitable for all ages. This year, our 60 recognising the very generous donation from the Heritage birthday year, amongst other topics, we are celebrating Lottery Fund which made the project possible.
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The good news is that after 5 years since the original 3 subscriptions should do so before the 1st February 2018. bells and old frame were removed, we now have a brand- Please contact Melanie 304504 or Barbara 304324. new frame with 6 bells installed in the newly prepared Church bell tower of St. Bartholomew’s Church. The Big Pancake
th The Hallowing of the Bells Service took place on the 15 Make January conducted by the Bishop of Stafford, the Right Reverend Geoff Annas. The service was planned at very Sunday, short notice, on the arrival of the bells, so our apologies to February 11th those who missed it.
We continue to raise funds for the Bells Project this year Your and we are running a draw with a prize of £500 which will Pancake Day be drawn on the 11.11.18. These tickets can be purchased from any Butterton PCC member. Drop in for a Winter Neighbouring-Village Breakfast/Brunch get-together Although we have raised about £10,000 already and have been able to get the bells back to Butterton there is still And, of course, a pancake race! some way to go to finish the project. There is training new Butterton Village Hall 10am - 2 pm bell ringers and fitting simulators to the bells so that we can practice quietly and also there are plans to set up a Door Prize/ Raffle/Games bell ringing training school. A booklet on the history of the church and bells is also planned. Everyone is invited! Contact: Sisa 01538 304765
Fund raising is an ongoing task for our church and this is mainly to keep it running. There is a common belief that Butterton Parish Council any donations are sent straight to Lichfield Diocese. This C/O Clerk: Maggie Risby, 01538 304115 is not true, we run our church just like anyone else runs email [email protected] their business. We have building insurance, water rates, Chairperson: Karen Salt 304543, heating and lighting costs as well paying the Parish Share. Vice Chairperson: Jenny Land 304265, This year our Parish Share (which is sent to Lichfield) is Antonia Salt 304616, Sarah Kinneir 304274 £5,400 and added to the other expenses means we need Mike Stone (Website Manager) 304455, Roz Lees 304673 to raise at least £600 a month just to keep the church bills Peter Tomlinson 304560. paid. The mower fund and bells fund donations are kept separately. Parish Council Three (3) Parishioners attended the Parish Council Unwanted Gifts th meeting on 9 January on behalf of the community, to We are always asking for items to be donated to the express their concerns regarding what could be life Church for raffles, auctions, prize draws etc. If you are changing decisions if Staffordshire County Council’s having a clear out and have any unwanted items or gifts, decision to withdraw bus services to and from Butterton why not consider donating them to the church these could succeeds. The Councillors fully support the group’s efforts then be used to raise money at the various events and will be writing to Staffordshire County Council officers, throughout the year. Please contact a Butterton PCC local County Councillors and our M.P. member. Another worrying cut is proposed in the near future, this PCC Members time to the Library Van service. In order to keep our Church Wardens: Lilly Hambleton-Plumb 01538 304397 libraries open these travelling services to Moorlands and Barbara Woodward 01538 304324. villages may be axed, as they argue, custom seems to be Secretary: Maggie Risby 01538 304115. declining. Treasurer: Melanie Hodgkinson 01538 304504, Treasurer in Training: Sisa Bartley 01538 304765. . If you have any views on either of the above issues, please let a Councillor or the Clerk know, in writing please. Other members Brenda Mollatt, Margaret Dutton, Maurice Woodward, Doris Wentworth, Peter Tomlinson. A reminder to any parishioner who has concerns regarding
potholes etc, please report online to: We are sorry to hear of the passing away of Chris Laban after an illness bravely borne. Our thoughts and prayers staffordshire.gov.uk/web/reportfault, go to all the family. as well as to the Parish Council.
A donation for the Mower Fund has been received from Butterton Village Hall Eddy Mollatt for which we extend our grateful thanks. Chairperson: Katie Murray 304168, Lottery Draw – January Result Vice Chairperson: Michelle Renshaw 304185,
1st S & F Taylor Secretary: Marjorie Renshaw 304226, 2nd Bob Newall Treasurer and Bookings: Maggie Risby 304115, rd 3 James Hambleton-Plumb Gwen Bagshaw 304358, Dianne Wint 304327, Hilary
th Bassett 304219.
The next draws will take place on Saturday 10 February th & Saturday 10th March 2018 at 11am in Church. Please At the meeting on 17 January we welcomed Hilary Bassett to the Committee. come along, have a cup of tea and cake then watch the draw live. We had a lengthy discussion regarding fundraising
If anyone has not renewed their Lottery Subscriptions and activities for the forthcoming year. We are unsure as to if wishes to do so please contact Melanie 304504 or we should continue the monthly Bingo sessions as attendance has been falling over recent months. Barbara 304324. The February draw will be the last of the lottery year. Anyone wishing to renew their lottery There is a meeting on Wednesday 11th April. Please join us to help make up our minds. 5
So far we have decided on holding the following events: Council have generously decided to contribute towards a memorial plaque. We need ideas of designs and Chocolate Bingo. manufacturers. Ideas please to any Committee member or Friday 30th March shall we run another competition? Eyes down 7.30pm at the Village Hall
Car Boot and Tabletop Sale Elkstones Sunday 8th April (and then every second Sunday in the month) St. John the Baptist th th th th Flower & Cleaning Rota for February & March 13 May: 10 June: 8 July: 12 August: Liz Faulkner th th 9 September & 14 October. Not sure how many more of these rambling reports from Christmas Fayre st Elkstones I will be writing because it seems likely that we Saturday 1 December. shall be moving out to the Benefice of Longnor before very Christmas Bingo th long. Friday 14 December. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Their new Vicar is being licensed at the end of March so Butterton W.I. lots of new people to meet and greet and somebody new Our 2017 programme ended with a delicious Pie and Peas pestering me for the Monthly News from Elkstones – I’ll miss you Trish! Supper, courtesy of Pam Naden. To complete a fabulous night, entertainment was provided by Easy Street. We have enjoyed the Inter Regnum with Reg sometimes
Butterton W.I. rocked! assisted by Lily leading our Services and we have also enjoyed a variety of visiting clergy – thank you everybody Our programme for 2018 is varied and interesting. It for looking after us so well. We have also enjoyed being contains Open Meetings which welcome visitors (men g part of the Benefice of Alstonefield and we are going to included!!!) miss you all. The Open Meetings for your diary are as follows; th But it’s not very far so we hope to keep in touch with you, February 13 Photography by Brett Trafford. and we hope that you will travel across here th March 13 Potter and Artist, Louise Adams occasionally…. April 10th The Leekfrith Hoard, Alison Nichols But before we leave it would be nice to see lots of you Of course we would always welcome new members from visiting us for our Lent Lunch on Monday, 19th March, Butterton or further afield. Meetings are held in the Village 12.30 to 2.00pm at Townhead Farm, Lower Elkstone, by Hall. They begin at 7.30pm. We are an informal, relaxed kind invitation of Myrtle and Des Alcock.
W.I. Contact numbers for the W.I. are: 01538 304546 Warslow Lent Lunch is 12 to 2pm on Wednesday 14th and 01538 304550. March, at Warslow Hall by kind invitation of Roger Pegg.
Please use these numbers in case of inclement weather And we have a Christening for Emily Pitcher, daughter of when there is a possibility that meetings might be Roland and Claire, at St. John’s Church on Sunday cancelled, as well as for further details of our W.I. th 11 February at 3pm. Finally, Butterton W.I. wishes everyone the very best of everything for 2018. Thanks also to the editor of the Ilam Newsletter for her diligence. Holy Cross Butterton History Group Flowers & Brasses Rota Chairperson: Maggie Risby, 304115, February 9th & 16th – Miss E Clewes February 23rd & 2nd March – Ms C Hibbert-Foy & Ms. C Jones Minutes Secretary: Marjorie Renshaw, 304226, th th Treasurer: Charlie Mollatt, 304445, March 9 & 16 – Mr I Smith March 23rd & 30th – Mrs J Wain Dianne Wint, Margaret Bury, Martin Wigglesworth, (Please Note That Lent Starts on 14th February) Barbara and Maurice Woodward, Sarah Stone. Cliff Salt (co. opted). Frank Frith
th Our thoughts are with Mabel Frith and her family following The AGM was held on 8 January. We reluctantly the death of Frank on Christmas Eve, the funeral and accepted the resignation of Aly Gray and thank her for burial took place at Ilam Church on January 12th 2018. acting as our Secretary. Marjorie Renshaw is now our Minutes Secretary. Cliff Salt has also been co opted onto Easter Flowers: We shall be decorating Church for the Committee. Welcome to Cliff (and his camera). Easter on Saturday 31st March 2018 at 2pm and if anyone Dates for your diary: would like to make a donations towards flowers then th th please hand to Ellen Clewes. Spring Event: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May. This event will showcase the past year’s research. Ilam Parish Council
Autumn Event: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October. Chairperson: Caroline Sellers 01335 350368 This will be a Doubly Thankful Event which will Clerk: Paul Watson 01335 310321 commemorate both our WW1 and WW11 personnel. [email protected] Website www.ilam.org.uk
More events are planned around the time of The Parish Council last met on 16th January. Here are the Remembrance, which this year is the culmination of main points: 2014-2018 commemoration of WW1. BBC Radio Stoke ● The Council has decided that wooden posts, rather would like to do a live broadcast of our Remembrance th than boulders would be most appropriate for the areas Service on 11 November. Also we will be holding a opposite Town End Cottage. Terry Prince will procure Beacon and Bells event. These are all in the initial stages of planning. More details as and when…. the materials and several Councillors have volunteered to help him install the posts. The History Group is fast moving towards official recognition of our Doubly Thankfulness. The Parish 6
● National Trust are to lay a new fibre optic cable to 19th September 2018 - £15 per person. Involves walking connect their offices to the tea room. This will involve up a steep hill and confined spaces underground. closing Ilam Moor Lane above the school for a period th Foxhole Cave 2hr tours available on Saturday 23 June on 8 March. The Trust will also have a fibre optic link 2018 - £6 per person. from Thorpe to provide high-speed broadband. Any Involves squeezing through tight spaces and some villagers who would like to be connected to the link crawling. should register their interest with BT. Mothering Sunday: Once again we will be serving up an ● District Councillor Edwin Wain is helping the Council th secure funding for a new heating plate for the afternoon treat on Sunday 11 March. The afternoon tea defibrillator. will include sandwiches, cakes and drinks. Advance booking essential. £8.50 per person. ● Signs at Blore to warn that long vehicles cannot negotiate the bend onto Ilam Bridge will be discussed Instagram: Did you know that we share photo’s of special with County Councillor, Gill Heath. places in the White Peak on Instagram? Our profile title is ● Drains blockages and flooding have been reported to ‘PeakDistrictNT’ and we now have over 13k people the Highways Department. following us and liking photos of the local area.
● New data protection legislation due this year is Want to get in touch? You can contact the estate office by expected to require all Councils to appoint a Data phone 8.30am to 5pm daily, on 01335 350503 or email us Protection Officer. Staffordshire Parish Councils and at [email protected] the County Council are investigating ways of providing a cheap or free service for Councils like Ilam who keep Ilam Ducklings Parent & Toddler Group no personal records at all. 9.00am – 11.00 am ● There is £988 in the account and expenditure to the Every Tuesday during Term Time end of the financial year on 31st March is estimated as The Haybarn, Beechenhill Farm, Ilam £311 leaving a year-end balance of £611 to cater for 01335 310274 for further details/enquiries
contingencies such as election expenses or defibrillator Ilam School repairs. The budget for 2018/9 is around £760 so the It is so lovely to see the first signs of spring; I saw my first Council decided to request the same precept as last snowdrop of the year in mid- January, a little earlier than year: £800. th last year. ● The next meeting will be at Ilam School on 13 March. On the last day of the Autumn Term we held our Nativity Pilates classes continue at Beechenhill Haybarn every Service at Holy Cross Church Ilam. The youngest children Wednesday at 3:30 pm and the cross-country running all played their parts and we were all very proud of them. group meets every Tuesday morning – please contact We asked parents to make a donation at the end of the Paul Watson at [email protected] for details. service for the Isabella Peatfield Fund and a generous £75 was gratefully received. We hold this very worthy cause News from the National Trust close in our hearts. For those of you who are unaware February 2018 Isabella was a reception pupil here at Ilam and was Rope Bridge News: At time of writing, the tragically lost in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Sri bridge is still under construction and we will let Lanka, the bronze statue at the front of school represents everyone know when it is due to open and hope that you her. Isabella’s fund supports children in Sri Lanka. will enjoy using the bridge for your walks in Ilam Park. Our staff have been busy working a on a new Religious Orienteering at Ilam Park: The orienteering course is Education curriculum. As a Voluntary Aided Church of available daily all year round, whatever the weather. It England School we are allowed to compose our own and takes most families an hour to complete and is a great have worked closely with Lichfield Diocese to renew this. way to get some exercise and fresh air this season. The children are enjoying their new dance classes at Orienteering map available daily from the shop, £1.50. Dovedale House. I keep seeing them practising on the Free Nordic Walking at Ilam Park: Free taster sessions playground especially on ‘Funky Friday’ where we have on Wednesday 28th February and 28th March delivered by music playing outside.
White Peak Nordic Walking. This is aimed at complete Please check out our Facebook page there are lots of beginners and is great fun to try. 10am to 11am. photographs of what the children have been learning Tree Sales at Ilam Park: Thanks to everyone who came about during weekly Forest Schools’ activities. to buy a Christmas tree in December – all the money The children in years 5 and 6 held their own Christmas raised from the sales goes towards helping to look after Fair. Every child in the school contributed something to special places in the local area such as Ilam Park, the fair whether it was Bread, Christmas Cakes, Mince Dovedale, the Manifold Valley and Ecton Engine House. Pies, Hot Chocolate Cake or Sweets they had made or Winter Wildlife Trail at Ilam Park: There will be a self items like Bird Feeders and Christmas Decorations made guided trail available for families this half term holiday – a during Forest School days. They were joined by two great excuse to get the whole family outdoors and active. external providers and Zoe, our friend from the National Available 10th Feb – 25th Feb from the shop at Ilam Park. Trust. No adult from school was on any stall, they were all £1 a trail sheet. managed by the children. The children made games like
Booking now open for Ecton Copper Mine Tours and for example: ‘Name the Reindeer’, ‘Hunt for the Ilam Foxhole Cave Tours in 2018: We know that lots of local Angel’ and ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake’. The year 5 residents are still keen to book onto a tour inside the and 6 children set all the prices, counted the money and former copper mine and bookings are now being taken by produced an income and expenditure account, working out the estate office. Call 01335 350503. the profit raised which was almost £200. All the staff were
th th th th very proud of them and the professional way they Ecton Day Tour – 6 June, 16 June, 7 July, 18 July, organised the whole event. C. G. S. Headteacher 1st August, 15th August, 8th September and 7
We are sorry to hear that Chantal Warslow Critchlow has not been well recently, we St. Lawrence hope that her condition will soon improve. Flower Rota We also hope that Dave Cruxton has February until Lent on 14th February – Jenny Riley recovered from his operation. Cleaning Rota: February – Suzanne Astle & Sarah Garde We are also sorry to note a lot of people have had the dreadful ‘flu and colds recently, we remember all in our Please note that we are now in another interregnum, parish in our prayers and hope that God’s healing power is so many of our services will be lay led. If you need seen by all. any assistance please contact our Church Wardens. Easter Flowers We wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that the year brings new hope We will be placing flowers in church in to those who are troubled, health to the memory of loved ones who are no longer sick and fulfilment and the peace of the with us. It is hoped to have daffodils as Lord to all. this will fill the church with colour at Easter. If you would like to remember a A note from the Treasurer. loved one and make a small donation to the church please It is becoming increasingly costly to maintain our church contact Emma Gould to arrange your dedication in church. from week to week. if anyone would like to offer to give a regular amount to the church please contact Emma Gould. Lent Lunch at Warslow Hall Please note that if you are a tax payer then the church can benefit much further than your usual offerings at the Wednesday 14th March 12noon to 2pm services with an extra 20% donated by the Government. Donations for upkeep of St Lawrence’s Church Please don’t think that it has to be a big donation if we all or Bishops Appeal gave a little together we could make a difference – if you Selection of Homemade Soups, Breads and Cheese would like to discuss matters further please contact Emma All warmly welcome. Gould. Thank you in anticipation. Please come and support your local church
On the basis of the need to raise funds for the church we have decided to add additional fundraising events, this Manifold Pre-School, Warslow year, that will hopefully bring ‘fun’ to fundraising – we are We are a small friendly setting set in Manifold C of E planning a Quiz, a Car Treasure Hunt, a Race Night, a Academy, Charity and Ofsted registered. Summer Concert from Buxton Studio Choir and maybe a Dance to celebrate the end of the First World War. If you We open Monday to Friday from 9am - 12pm and on would like to help with any of these events or have any Mondays and Tuesday until 3pm, with a lunch club available from 12pm - 1pm. other fundraising ideas please contact Emma Gould.
Instead of regular giving you may prefer a 100 Club – a Places are available for children from 18 months - 3years, church representative will be knocking on your door to see £4/hour, funding is available for some 2 and 3 year olds. if you are interested in taking part. This will return prize If you would like to come and look around you are very welcome. Please contact Sarah Thomas on 01298 84367. monies through a monthly draw.
Licensing of Father John Baines Manifold Monkeys: We also offer a stay and play We are excited for the new chapter for our church, this session every Friday morning, held in Manifold C of E special service will take place on Saturday 24th March at Academy Community Room, from 9.30am - 11.30am £3.00/family including drinks and snack, suitable from 5pm at Longnor. birth - 4 Years. All Welcome to come along, meet new Warslow Lent Lunch people, and relax with a nice drink whist your children play This popular annual event will be held at Warslow Hall on th in a safe environment. Wednesday 14 March at 12 noon, by kind permission of Roger Pegg. Do come and join us for this enjoyable and Warslow Village Hall worthwhile event in such a beautiful location. If you are Newly Decorated & Fully Licenced able to help or provide any refreshments please contact the Church. Warslow Village Hall is available to hire for all occasions, Home Insurance at a reasonable price. For further details Call: 01298 84984 or Our church insurers, Ecclesiastical, are celebrating their th Email: [email protected] 130 anniversary and so are offering a donation of £130 to Visit our website: [email protected] the church in respect of each and every new Home th Insurance policy taken out by parishioners – please Provisional Meeting Dates for 2018: 29 March, 28th June, 27th September (AGM), 6th December. contact FREEPHONE 0800 783 0130 or Another brilliant night was had by all at the Christmas www.ecclesiastical.com/Trust130. th PLEASE QUOTE TRUST 130 AND WARSLOW. concert on 9 December. Thank you to Warslow Silver Band, Pam Naden, Amy Wardman, Matt Peach, Ryan Mini Spring Clean and Painting in March Gordon, David Gordon, Les and Hilary Bassett for A date to be confirmed 11am until 2pm. Lunch will be ensuring the night went smoothly. Also thank you to provided...... so please come along to give a hand, everyone for their donations at the end of evening the more the merrier & many hands make light work! towards instruments etc. for the band. Monies were given to Jeff Goodwin. If you are interested please contact a Church Warden. Carol Singing: Thank you to the few carol singers who nd took part around the Village on 22 December. A total of £143.50 was raised, which has been divided between 8
Flash and Longnor First Responders and the Village Hall. Warslow & Elkstones Parish Council
Also, a BIG thank-you to Steve at the Greyhound Inn for Your Parish Councillors are: the refreshments. Chairman: Mrs Amy Wardman 01538 304512. Thank you to those (you know who you are!) who have Vice Chair: Mr Lee Wilson TBA spared their time to help us re-decorate the village hall. Mr C Barker 01298 84716, Mr D Titley 01298 84787, Many hours have been spent bringing the village hall Mrs J Prince 01538 300225, Mr S Gould 01298 687190. up-to-date. Clerk: Steve Mansfield Tel: 01298 83308 or Can anyone recommend anyone who would be e.mail [email protected]. interested in running a class at the Village Hall? We were website http://warslowandelkstones-pc.org/ thinking of maybe decoupage, line dancing, zumba, Date of Next Meeting: Monday March 19th at 7.30pm in slimming world, toddler group or similar? Warslow Village Hall. Please get in touch to discuss availability/small fee. Manifold Church of England Academy, Bingo Dates for 2018: February 21st, March 21st, April Warslow. SK17 0JP. Tel: 01298 84320 18th, May 16th, June 20th July 18th, August 15th, [email protected] September 19th, October 17th, November 21st and th ‘Love Jesus, Love Others, Love Learning, Love Life’ December 19 .
th th Well the weather has been keeping us on our toes, but Whist Drive Dates for 2018: March 5 , April 16 , this has not stopped us learning and having fun especially June 4th, July 2nd, September 10th, October 1st, and th during lunchtime play in the snow! Although we’ve not November 5 been going outside for lunch on a Friday (we can’t wait to Events for 2018 restart this in the warmer weather) we have still been 16th February One Million Fingers, 8.30pm exploring the grounds and covering our learning objectives (TICKETS ON SALE £2 ENTRY) using outdoor learning as part of our ‘Fresh Air Friday.’
17th March 80/20 Auction Sale Pupils and staff alike love this day, including our outdoor 23rd April Red Frog Fashion Show collective worship which sees a Bible story and related 19th May Charity Car Wash song being discussed. This then leads to a display in the 16th June ELVIS, 8.30pm school entrance. So far this term we have created a 3D 21st July Charity Tractor Run Noah’s Ark display, complete with audio, and Daniel and th the Lion’s Den. 4 August Salmon and Strawberry Lunch 21st September BGT Martin Lambert Children in our Early Years Foundation Stage Class have 13th October 80/20 Auction Sale been learning about farm animals including animals and November Warslow Silver Band their young through a range of stories including The Three 8th December Christmas Fayre Little Pigs, Farmyard Banter and Farmer Duck. The
Thank you for your continued support L.G children have thoroughly enjoyed creating a farm role play area complete with hay bales in the classroom! They The Bingo and Whist Drives that took place during 2017 have also been using the construction area outside to raised £1570.00 which is a fantastic amount of money. make animal pens and a market complete with goods for Thanks to all who support and help to make both evenings sale. Children made houses for the Three Little Pigs a success every year. The money raised has been during Fresh Air Friday then used a hairdryer to see if they passed onto Warslow Village Hall Funds. P.N. were sturdy enough to survive the breath of the Big Bad The sale of Wreaths, Homemade Jams, Pickles and Wolf!
Shabby Chic items raised £750 which has been sent off to Children in years 1 and 2 have been engrossed in their ‘Christies Hospital’. Thank you to all for supporting this new learning challenge topic: Why did the Titanic sink? Charity. P.N. Children have been busy researching information about Christmas Tree Festival the Titanic before using their new-found knowledge to Thank you to all that supported ‘The Christmas Tree st write newspaper reports and letters. They have also been Festival’. This event was the 1 one in Church so it was demonstrating their creative flair while building models of fantastic that it made £826.60 which has been split the Titanic at home. between Warslow Church Funds and The Churchyard Maintenance Fund. Children in years 3 and 4 are learning all about Tudors in preparation for the Ann Green festival at Alstonefield. Thank you to Judy, Dorothy, Joyce, Alan and Andrew, to (A festival to celebrate what is believed to be the oldest all our sponsors and to all who helped in Church. Special legible gravestone in the country.) Children have been thanks to everyone who decorated a tree – they were all answering the question, ‘Were the Tudors so terrible?’ fantastic. We also thank Buxton Studio Choir who put us Children were astonished to find out that Henry VIII had all in the Spirit of Christmas. eight wives and even more so when they found out that he Sponsors were: R.T. Mycock & Sons, Manifold Inn, had been responsible for the beheading of some!
Manifold Meats, Bury & Hilton, Bank House Campsite, Numerous pupils and their families took advantage of Dorothy Mellor, Roger Pegg, Judy Prince, Marjory & watching a Stoke City game thanks to our partnership with David, The Gordon Family, The Gould Family, Frank Stoke. We are fortunate to have had two of our pupils Grindon, The Newsagents Hartington and David Smith, selected to be Stoke City Ambassadors. This has enabled Funeral Director. pupils in Key Stage One to visit Stoke’s Training Dome where they participated in many sporting activities. Pupils No Room on Page 12 will soon be visiting Stoke City Stadium as part of their Don’t forget deadline date for next issue studies, considering ‘A day in the life of Stoke’. This will 2nd half of March whole of April is hopefully highlight to pupils the various different roles that 6am on Monday 5th March are required when running a football club. Who knows, we 9 might have an upcoming TV presenter, match day reporter Parish Council or catering services manager currently studying at Councillors: Mark Goodridge 310123 (Chairman), Manifold! Nicola Drummond 310296, Niki Dymek 01298 687061,
We are all looking forward to what the rest of the Spring Margaret Hodgkinson 310244, Denise Noble 310540, Lucy Powis 310560, Graham Stubbs 310202 term brings. We are looking forward to starting work on our country style cottage garden at the front of school. Clerk: If anyone feels that they can take on this roll please Pupils articulated their desire to create an area to attract contact Margaret on 01335 310244. - wildlife and wildflowers while adding curb appeal to the Date of next meeting: Monday 19th February at 7.30pm. school, as part of their application in the ‘Manifold Valley Agricultural Society Schools’ Competition. Winning 1st All meetings of the Parish Council are open to members of prize has meant pupils’ dreams will come true. We can’t the public – and the agenda and draft minutes can be wait to see the pupils’ wishes turned into reality! So far, seen on the village notice boards; or on the Parish Council website at: http://wettonparishcouncil.btck.co.uk/ pupils have planted 60 saplings and 16 established trees
as part of their orchard creation. They have also sourced a chicken coup and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our Film Night at eggs. We suspect their excitement will only continue to Wetton Village Hall grow as we wait for them to hatch! Watch this space! rd Saturday 3 March 2018 If you would like to see our school in action, please do not 7pm for a 7.30pm Showing hesitate to get in touch. We would be only too happy to Sorry – our film licence means we’re not show you round our fantastic school and welcome you to allowed to advertise what film we’re showing. But you can find our extended family. out by emailing [email protected] or texting 07952 942363 or visit the Village Hall Notice Board.
Wetton There’s no charge to enter (because of our film licence). St. Margaret’s But we hope you’ll make a donation to Village Hall Funds – Flower Rota – Lent No Flowers perhaps as much as £4 - to help with the costs of the film nights.
St. Margaret’s Church To guarantee your place: Email [email protected] The PCC would like to thank everyone for their support or text 07952 942363 over the past year. For the regular donations and support 2 for the lottery also to the volunteers who mow the Alternatively book your place at the Tea Room in Wetton. Remember if you don't book in advance we cannot churchyard, look after the clock and complete guarantee places will be available on the night. maintenance tasks. To those who lock and unlock the So enjoy a good film – and a fun evening out – with your friends. church, clean our church, provide and display flowers in Bring your own booze (or soft drinks) – we’ll sit at tables the church and provide floral decorations. We also remember, better for you to enjoy these. There will be popcorn, ice cream with our thanks, our bell ringers and also to Emma for her and hot drinks on sale beforehand and in the interval. written input into this newsletter. A “Huge Thank You” To be added to the email list to receive information on to all & if we have missed you out - please forgive. upcoming films please email: [email protected] We are going through a very difficult time at the moment with the interregnum and the changes in the benefice. We General News Section would welcome anyone who could join us to help with (For Classified/Business Items and Subjects that cannot be fundraising, rotas etc. As you are all aware, we are a very associated with any Village) small team and miss all the work that Rosemary did for (We thank all our advertisers for supporting the Newsletter our church and we are really struggling. If anyone is able with their donations and we’re always glad to be able to include adverts from local businesses). to help, please please speak to Margaret or Clare.
Carol singing around the village on Friday 22nd December Please note that the presence of advertisements in this raised a grand total of £160, again thank you to all who newsletter does not imply endorsement by Alstonefield came and all who gave. Benefice (or the constituent Churches) of what is advertised. Our Carol Service on Christmas Eve was well attended and enjoyed by all. The collection was split between the ****Staffordshire Moorlands Traveller***** church and the Donna Louise Hospice and we are pleased Those who use this service throughout the Benefice and that we were able to send Donna Louise £161.00. beyond will have heard the devastating news that funding st will cease on 31 March 2018 and the ‘Traveller’ will be withdrawn and I would like to urge all users and Parish St. Margarets 50/50 Lottery Councils (Butterton & Wetton have already done so) to
The lucky lottery winners in December were: write letters of support for the service. If you know
st someone, or you are a friend/family member, who knows 1 Prize Nancy Coates how much the service means to the individual and the 2nd Prize Ian Royle wider community as a whole, would you write that letter of The lucky winners in January were: support too. Hopefully, fingers crossed, the Leek Post will 1st Prize Margaret Hodgkinson be doing an article on the matter. Some suggested names 2nd Prize Mike Tidmarsh and addresses for you to write to are as follows:
You can join in the Lottery any time by paying £5 cash at M.P. Karen Bradley, House of Commons, London. the Tearooms, or to Margaret at Manifold Cottage. The Gill Heath, Highfield House, Highfield, Leek, Staffordshire last date for the February draw is the 12th February and th ST13 8SG will be drawn on Friday 16 February. Mark Deaville, Springhill Bungalow, Breach Lane,
Totmonslow, Staffordshire ST10 4JL
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Mike Worthington, Pool View, Glencote Caravan Park, Station Road, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7EE
Minister of Loneliness: Tracey Crouch, House of Commons. A Great Selection of Fruits and Vegetables "Great News” Beers, Wines and Spirits including – Local Beers, Local The Tea Junction re-opens on Saturday 3rd February Gins, Ports, Whiskies, Champagne & Fizz Weekends only in February - 10am to 4pm. Locally Made Pies and Savouries Opening times for 2018 Pre-orders will be boxed up and ready for you to collect from the
March - Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm shop on your chosen day. April to October - Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm Our delivery van is on the road three days a week throughout the year, is this something you can take
The Ashbourne Shoe Company advantage of? Tuesday - Hartington, Wetton, Sheen, Biggin, A large walk around shop with possibly Newhaven, Pike Hall the largest selection of Mens’, Ladies’ Thursday - Hartington, Biggin, Newhaven, Butterton, and Children’s shoes in the area. Warslow, Newtown & Longnor
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Darren Barlow Handyman Services K & K Gas Building, Pointing & Roofing, Chimneys & Westside Cottage, Hulme End Lead Flashing Work Buxton. SK17 0EY Flat roofs & Guttering Kitchens and Bathrooms fitted – Wall and Floor Tiling. Suppliers of Bottled Propane & Butane Gas Plumbing, Joinery, Carpentry, Windows & Glazing. We can deliver to your door or come and collect from our premises. Small Landscaping and Mini-Digger Work. Emergency and Insurance Work. Call John or Debbie, anytime, on 01298 84735 Local, Friendly, Reliable & Professional Service. 07949409921 / 07729694641 Contact: Darren Barlow, Warslow 01298 84820 or 07973 468177
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