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Vol 29 No 1 January/February 2018 Epiphany Havet the Advent Ordination transformed Service hearts 2018 held in the Cathedral on Sunday A10 December three of our were priested - Andile Dumse (parish of the Good Shepherd), Robert Phillips (St John’s) and Thanduxolo Noketshe (All Saints, Kabega) and we have eight new deacons - Philile Lobese (St Peter’s), Nomphelo Mbuzwana (Christ the King), Mark Muspratt-Williams (Cathedral), Lindelwa Mama (St Stephen’s), Ivan Edelson (St Cuthbert’s), Shirmell Newman (All Saints, Kabega), Pakama Plaatjes (Cathedral) and Khalipa Sinxoto (St Nicholas). Tsietsi Seleoane, Suffragan Bishop of the , had been the ordinands’ Retreat conductor and was the preacher at the service. He said it is imperative that we encounter God through his Son in order to be able to go out and share the Gospel. “The only In front of Bishop Bethlehem and Bishop way to please God is to have faith in him Tsietsi are (back) Nomphelo Mbuzwana, and to bring others to him,” he said and Mark Muspratt-Williams, Ivan Edelson, challenged the ordinands saying, “You Pakama Plaatjes, Khalipa Sinxoto, have been called and sent to share this Thanduxolo Noketshe, Andile Dumse. As the Magi brought their news.” He said the hearts of people need (front) Lindelwa Mama, Philile Lobese, to be so transformed that they will go out expensive gifts of gold, Shirmell Newman and Robert Phillips frankincense and myrrh to the and live transformed lives - as Paul said showing their licences. to the Ephesians. He reminded them that Right - Receivng help from the Provost, infant King of Kings, may we, in God has no wish to have witnesses who Sharon Nell, with choosing their clergy this new year, bring our best, our are unwilling - rather they must be full of shirts were Mark Muspratt-Williams, love and full tithe to him who gave joy and willing. Shirmell Newman and Lindelwa Mama. his all to give us life eternal. Blessing of MUFL house Visited by Provincial President Mothers’ Union Christian With Bishop Bethlehem are AWF Family Life had a wonderful Provincial President Lucille time of celebration when Bishop Hannekom, Diocesan President Bethlehem blessed their Diocesan Siphokazi Gxoyiya and the chaplain, Centre in Hurd Street on Saturday Jogra Gallant. 18 November. Many members of the executive committees of in New Brighton on Friday night 10 the diocesan branches, together November 2017. with the Presidents from dioceses She was welcomed by the Diocesan within the cluster, were present President Siphokazi Gxoyiya and Lucille to rejoice in the acquisition of this replied by expressing her joy at the wonderful asset. wonderful welcome she received from all Having attended an Anglican Women’s the members and saying that the Province After the House Blessing service Fellowship Provincial Executive meeting was very proud of the work being done in everyone joined MUCFL members in Grahamstown the Provincial President, this diocese. She reminded the members at St Matthew’s in KwaMagxaki to Diocesan President, Nontuthuzelo Ngqoza, Lucille Hannekom stayed over in Port that they are called to minister in God’s carry on with a worship service unveils the house dedication plaque for Elizabeth in order to attend the AWF vineyard and left them with Phil 4:13 to and continuing of the celebrations. Bishop Bethlehem to bless. Fellowship Dinner held at St Stephen’s ponder on. Bishop Bethlehem said we have been Exciting and challenging N African visit asked to ‘tell our stories’ in order to build The team of Holy Trinity in Central A team of young people from Holy up close relations with each other. He said young people who visited North Trinity in Central visited North Africa at this had been the way of Africans from the Africa - Chris Osmond, Jessica the beginning of December and returned beginning before they learnt to read and Roux, Erich Kruger, David Stansbury, very excited about the love they received write and that it was also the way much of Khanya Njisane, Yanga Dalasile, and the joy expressed by the brothers and the bible came into being. He said we are Candice Stansbury, Veronique Breda sisters they ministered to, and who they created in the image of God – to love him and Lerato Mkabayi. received ministry from. The team took and one another. He challenged everyone They were welcomed home by a many gifts to aid the churches. They said to ask themselves, “Do I love according to large group of singing and flag they had grown as they stepped out in God’s statutes?” He encouraged everyone waving HTC members. faith in sharing and praying. to share their stories.

2 What’s your story? by Dean Mark Derry / Past and present Inside 3 The Bishop writes ... / The view from pulpit and pew iindaba 4 Linda bows out with aplomb / St David’s celebrates alterations 2 iindaba Jan/Feb 2018 year I had the privilege of accompanying a journey of joint discovery. Each of us a group of 34 senior church leaders from had a story to tell, but we had to open DeanWhat’s Mark Derry your story? all the mainline and large independent ourselves to listening to the stories of churches within the Bay to spend three others before we could get anywhere.” The Diocese will be embarking on to share our stories and get to know each days at Carmel Retreat Centre unpacking what has been called a “story-telling” other better. Trevor said as a consequence of the racism, privilege and prejudice. workshop the church leadership of revolution after Easter. It is recommended that each parish will The “What’s your Story” workshop Nelson Mandela Bay has decided to Flowing out of Bishop Bethlehem’s have an opportunity to show the recent was conducted by facilitators from the partner with Heartlines in launching a charge at Synod in November, where the film, Beyond the River, which talks nonprofit organisation Heartlines, and “Storytelling Revolution”. theme was ‘Disciples Who Make Other into our uniqueness as South Africans, its objective was to build understanding, “The ultimate objective is to have three Disciples: Tell your Story’ – 32 Anglicans and how we so often ‘miss’ each other, trust and reconciliation through a sharing million South Africans sharing their – eight from each Archdeaconry – will be because we don’t understand the daily of our stories. stories with each other. White and black making a trip to Carmel near George from struggles. Much happened over these three days, South Africans don’t appear to know how 23-24 April. Trevor Jennings, of the Transformation but I want to relate one experience that to talk to each other. The “What’s your The facilitation will be done by nonprofit Christian Network, recently addressed spoke to me simply through its (physical) Story” approach is designed to get people organization Heartlines. our Synod and asked a number of hard- imagery. At a point the facilitators had us talking - you may know my name but do hitting questions: It is anticipated that it will be rolled out stand in the middle of a field in a straight you know my story?” said Trevor. to the parishes following that interaction. • How we can move forward and build line. Remember this: social cohesion? All of us played a role in the past in South Then they instructed us to take two • All of us played a role of either Africa -- and we have to decide what • How can we move the tipping point steps forward if for instance we had perpetrator, victim, bystander, resister role we are going to play in the future. away from anger and hatred to goodwill, books in our homes when growing up, and/or beneficiary in the past, and have But in order to shape the future we must healing and reconciliation in our country? two steps backwards if we had none. to decide what role we are going to play understand the past. Each of us has to Trevor said: “I believe the reason we’re Two steps forward if our family went on in the future. examine our own journey. in the state we’re in is simple. We’re not annual holidays, two steps backwards if • It is important that we accept that The story-telling revolution will flow talking to each other - we are becoming you stayed at home. When the exercise in order to shape the future we must from this Carmel Retreat into the more and more polarised as we struggle stopped my black Christian brothers understand the past. parishes where a tool will be provided to find solutions to the challenges we face. were standing on one side of the field and • We each have to examine our own for opportunities for us to share in house Race is a hot, divisive favourite with the myself and my white Christian brethren journey. We need to deal with the groups, bible studies, organisations and land issue brewing in the background. on the other. question of whether our past has made guilds – and other forums – about our Desperate politicians use these popular There was simply no denying the divide racism part of our “DNA”. story. issues to separate us – fast turning it into between us. Thereafter we were invited • Finally, how we can move forward A Heartlines template will be used so a game of who can kick the racial ball the to tell our stories, with the field in mind and build social cohesion? How can we that we can get to know each other better hardest to win cheap political points. there was no waffle, we couldn’t stay move the tipping point away from anger – even if we find ourselves in churches For those sceptical that ‘just talking’ can within our comfort zones, we spoke, and hatred to goodwill, healing and which are not yet integrated – we need do it, let me share a personal story. Last we spoke to our truth and we started reconciliation? Past and present Our God who reconstructs Present to encourage Lazola Ndulula Brian Axcell (centre) at his licencing as rector After a challenging year the of St Francis Xavier St Mary Magdalene Guilders were four clergy who gathered at St Augustine’s in had ministered there in Gqebera for a revival/closing the past - Richard and service on the 25 November. Hazel Goodfellow of St Among the invited guests Hugh’s, the Dean, Mark were our mothers, Nokuzola Derry (a past rector) Belu and Nomxolisi Nodada, and Andrea Potgieter, who have been our support the rector of St Luke’s structure throughout the in Palmridge, who did year, together with two of our her curacy there. mothers from St Stephen’s. The ladies were hungry for this gathering as it has been a while since we were together. Songs and praise were the Some of the St Mary Magdalene Guilders listening Empowering the saints - Ephesians 4:9ff order of the day. attentively to input by Nomxolisi Nodada. Zweli Tom Our Chaplain Mtutuzeli The rector of Church of Belu opened with a eucharist service emphasising the power of and be better Christians. The mothers Ascension, Zweli Tom, reminded us of our objectives as the guild with his parishioners forgiveness and letting go. Our mothers did not leave any stone unturned talking and that we must not just say them we who received must live them. certificates after frankly about the way we handle ourselves What a powerful and encouraging undergoing a preaching as woman in and out of our uniforms. All service. We look forward to a fresh start course. listened attentively, nodding their heads and making an internal decision to change in 2018. ‘Reconstruct us, oh GOD.’ Certificates of attendance. Our curriculum covered Book review : Waymarks along the way the following areas: written by Eric Pike - ISBN 978-1-920033-20-0 Introduction to interpreting Bishop Eric has done it again - he the Bible; Introduction to the has written this very readable, very four gospels; Introduction challenging second book. As one reads In continuing with our core business of to Exegesis; Introduction each chapter Eric takes one on a pilgrims’ empowering the saints, 12 parishioners to Hermeneutics and four methods of journey, using his experiences of the many at Church of Ascension in Cradock have Expounding the Word. journeys he’s walked, and especially in completed a three month preaching Fiola Mnqatu, one of the participants, the steps of the Celtic Saint’s such as course (August to October). said, “The course has empowered me to Aiden. As in his first book, each chapter On Sunday 29 October, in our share the Word of God with excitement poses points for the reader to ponder and transformation service, they received the and conviction” to take a look at where they are along their pilgrimage with the Lord. Each chapter Celebrating 60/40 is a practical waymark along the path Retired priest Theo and Rosalie which, if not adhered to, will mean one Thomas celebrated 60 years of can get lost, but if followed, one will learn marriage and 40 years of his to walk in the Lord’s presence and to hear ordination to the priesthood. He as he leads you on the best path for your Bishop Eric signs copies of his book preached and celebrated at the life. One will learn to travel lightly, give for Val Heath and Pam Long at the service at St Margaret’s on 17 generously, do good and embrace the launch on Wednesday 13 December December, with 5 of his 7 children victory of the cross, empowered by the at St John’s in Walmer. and their families present. Holy Spirit. 3 iindaba Jan/Feb 2018

The Bishop writes ... The view from My Dear People of God, The bearers of the Name pulpit and pew As I write this letter I am filled with a Bishop Bethlehem licenced Brian v Gremlins really got into the last copy of great sense of gratitude to all of you in Axcell as the new rector of St Francis iindaba – first we got the Volume wrong, then l the diocese and the City Church of Christ Xavier on Thursday evening 30 Anderson had no surname in the caption under for the ministry I have shared with you. November. With them are his wife the hard working staff at Synod on page 1 and Deeper understanding is that we all bear Lynette and Justine and Dana who in our report on Vuyokazi Puba on page two we the Name of Christ, even though the presented her with flowers. said that she was a barrister (as of law) when in name “Christian” started as some kind fact she is a barista (as in the making of specialist of mockery, yet it promises suffering and the nations. The disciples who propagate coffee). We did manage to correct the Web copy! joy (Acts 11:26 cf 1 Peter 4:16). This name, the name Jesus Christ have obediently with our story included, presupposes accepted their role in the going “to make v iindaba is sad to note the retirement of our people with kindness or fairness in all disciples of all nations”, a Mandate given two legal beagles - their dealings as in Antonio the Christian, them for the extension of God’s kingdom Roger Schärges as Registrar of the Diocese; and Sherlock the Jew and his pound of which enhances the whole universe and and Daryl Newton as Chancellor of the Diocese. flesh in ‘Merchant of Venice’. Not many encapsulates the whole creation, both May they have much joy as they ‘relax’ in their Jews are like that anyway. seen and unseen. new freedom. King Solomon says of the good name: That disciple is you! Christ counts on you to open your mouth and spill “A good name is more desirable than v iindaba also wishes Greg Moses well in his out good Godly principles in shunning great riches; to be esteemed is better than retirement as Canon: Organisations; evil on earth. If you keep quiet, good as silver or gold” (Prov 22:1). Humanly - Linda Ncaca in her retirement as Canon: Health Christ has made you, evil thrives. Our speaking we all carry a name, first our & Welfare. own individual names then surnames or forebears conquered the devil by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their family name. We are known to belong v iindaba extends coldolences to the family testimony (Rev 12:11). Paul says that we to a group of people sharing the same of Pam Cameron- Ellis who died at the end of have the mind of Christ, and so we bear name. Some have fought and killed or November. Pam was a member of St Saviour’s in his name under which every knee shall maimed in defence of the name. Israel, lack of delivery of service, the list goes on. Walmer where she served as a churchwarden, a bow, every tongue confess that Jesus is a people named after God for God have This is the second struggle! A new phase lay minister and a member of the choir at various Lord (1 Cor 2:16 cf Philippians 2:9ff). The entered in a Covenant sealed to unite seems to be coming in the election of Cyril times during her long membership of the parish. calendar year we begin by focusing on them with God for witness to the nations, Ramaphosa as new President of African May the family know the love and peace of the the Holy Name of Jesus. At circumcision in which witness they still err. Sometimes National Congress. He needs our prayers Lord Jesus surrounding them as they mourn. people fail goodness and do wrong thus together with Athol the Mayor of our city or “intonjane” (puberty rites) both boys tarnishing the good name. Both country for whom we praise God and continue to and girls are given new names in African Clergy on the move and city girls and boys may have seen this pray for, all in the name of our humanity Tradition. The name you carry determines happen in their life time. and Christian faith. what has been or what you will be. There - Brian Axcell appointed rector of St Francis “Apartheid” was another name, not so Our Liturgical Year begins in Advent, is a blessing in the name or a recall of an Xavier, Morningside; good, but people killed and maimed and a period Pope Gregory 1 settled as a event or occurrence. As in Christians, - Martin Louw appointed rector of All Saints, destroyed for it. Praise God we are given Season of preparation on the Christian Christ has died for us. Let us stand up, Kabega; a name “South Africans” - both black and Hope to receive the Coming Messiah stand up for Jesus and be witnessing - Zweliyazuza Madlingozi appointed priest-in white! We can now rejoice or fight for or Christ bringing the completion of disciples of his name in love compassion charge of St Andrew, KwaNobuhle; the “common good” as in SAVESOUTH our salvation. This process is called and care to all, and especially to those less - Hazel Goodfellow appointed priest-in-charge of AFRICA (SAVESA). Together we face “Judgement”. The season is part of fortunate than ourselves. St Hugh, Newton Park (special licence); the challenge of establishing good Godly an Incarnation Cycle which includes Have a blessed happy prosperous New - Xhanti Mhlontlo to be placed as a stipendiary governance, unashamedly ethical civil Christmas, Epiphany, Presentation in the Year! curate at St John the Baptist, Walmer; service and daily life engagements, Temple up to Transfiguration which is - Veronica Dobo moves to St Katharine, inequalities of the past, economic the last Sunday of Epiphany. The focus Uitenhage (self-supporting); disparities, poverty and unemployment, is Christ in us, and among us, revealed to - Siya Tshatshu moves to St Cuthbert, Central (self-supporting); - Andile Dumse to be placed as a stipendiary A conversation about abundance Realising a dream curate at Good Shepherd, Humansdorp. Mandela Bay Business Chamber, - Pakama Plaatjes to be placed as a stipendiary the Business Women’s Association, at the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin. local churches and non-governmental Resignations: organisations shared information on the - Elliot Masoka resigned as a priest in the diocese work being done to alleviate poverty and and relocated to Umzimvubu; support job creation. - Samantha Eagles resigned as a stipendiary Bernie Dolly of Ikhala Trust said we assistant priest in the diocese; need to address the poverty of mind - Zwelidumile Tom resigned as Archdeacon of and spirit and she said this day was the Karoo; really a conversation about abundance, - Matthew Calitz has resigned from the Anglican unemployment and inequality. Church, effective end of January 2017. Xhanti Mhlontlo (moving to St Khusta Jack spoke about all the do- • See photo for BCC and chaplain appointments. John’s as curate), Andrea Potgieter, good people who pull out when it the rector of St Luke’s, Bishop ‘becomes too much.’ He said we need Dr Barney Pityana, Counsellor Bethlehem and Claire Phelps, Canon: to pull them together to build the nation Mankamane, Mkwayi Calata and Rector of Church and Society, were at the we dreamed of. He said we need to get Church of Ascension, Zweli Tom. Newly licenced Poverty Workshop. a ‘democratic mind’ and hold people When Zweli Tom moved to Church of Transformation Christian Network in accountable and not vote for those who Ascension in Cradock he had a dream of conjunction with Ikhala Trust held a very do not deliver. assisting learners from poor families with challenging workshop on addressing Michelle Brown of Business Women’s their tertiary registration fees. poverty, at which over a hundred key Association spoke of the programmes On 2 December, as a means of realising players participated, on Thursday 30 they are involved with in up-skilling, his dream, the parish arranged a Gala November at the South End Museum. mentoring and guiding young women. Dinner and invited Dr Barney Pityana as During the meeting a number of Making his mark their guest speaker to launch the Revd organisations, including the Nelson James Calata Bursary Fund. Barney said Zweli Tom it was fitting that this great saint, who iindaba looked after the needs of education in congratulates Newly licenced on 28 November at St Saviour’s Tag lines! Siya Mhlaluka, Cradock should be honoured. He spoke were: Front - Hazel Goodfellow, Director of a member of of the hardships the Revd Calata went Spirituality, Joshua Koening, Archdeacon St Stephen’s in through and how eventually he became of the Karoo; Andrea Potgieter Canon to the New Brighton, the first African Canon in the then CPSA. Ordinary: Organisations, Nosidima Ndlovu who has been Of how he had a rigid discipline of prayer Lay Canon: Gender Desk, Zola Nanana Canon: elected to be and a ‘Eucharistic’ life, “Always a priest.” Bishop’s chaplain, and Kwandiwe Ludziya If you think you are too small to the Deputy He said he hoped that the Anglican Choir Chaplain. Behind them are Dean Mark make a difference, you haven’t Chair of the Council of the Church will one day publish a book of Derry, Provost Sharon Nell, Bishop Bethlehem spent a night with a mosquito! Nelson Mandela modern African hymns and include those and Claire Phelps, newly licenced Canon to the University. written by Calata. Ordinary: Church and Society. 4 iindaba Jan/Feb 2018 St David’s celebrates alterations Linda bows out with aplomb Ann Greer Denver the champ! Linda’s last event as Canon Joan Masters, seated Left - Denver next to Pauline Brown in Witbooi, the two- conversation with Colin time South African Milliken, designer of the karate champion. entrance, his wife, Trish, Right - Canon Linda Errol Francis, responsible Ncaca receives for painting and his wife thanks from Bev. Nicolette Leonard. The AIDS Day built around smaller windows celebration at the each depicting a cross. They had Haven was Linda’s been removed from the original last event as the building and put into storage Canon for Health After months of cleaning and rearranging when the previous alterations before retiring. pews, floors and finding hidden hymnals were done. David Manning restored them and prayer books for Sunday service, beautifully enabling them to be mounted At the end of a morning of sharing Certificates of merit members of St David’s in Bushmans in the entrance of the building. what their parish has done towards River Mouth, finally sat down to a Biblical A prayer chapel was created to the left wellness teaching and caring, the Health Breakfast after church on Sunday 19 of the sanctuary and retired priest, Ruthell Champions of each parish received a November. They were joined by all who Johnson, made a beautiful cupboard for certificate of Merit from retiring Canon had worked on the various additions and the storage of music books, pew leaflets, for Health, Linda Ncaca. Each parish new installations. iindaba, and other pamphlets. gave a brief report on their activities at a As the church property was already fully With new kitchen cupboards and gathering held at St Luke’s in Palmridge developed, the only possible extension sink, newly stained floors, a lovely deep on Saturday 11 November.. was to incorporate the covered entrance. red carpet in the sanctuary and our old Xhanti Mhlontlo, assistant priest at This created a long area running parallel to woollen aisle runner beautifully restored, Holy Trinity in Central opened with a the chapel, which can be separated using we look truly refurbished and refreshed! short address in which he challenged curtains and can accommodate up to 60 Just in time to receive visitors from all everyone saying, “If your church closed people seated at long narrow tables. New over for the country in our small but well- Parish Health Champions hold up its doors, would you be missed? and, stained glass windows were designed and loved chapel. What are you doing that will leave their Certificates of Merit recived an indelible mark on the community from Canon Linda Ncaca (4th right). around you?” He continued by saying ‘health days’ where blood pressure, sugar, Diocesan Weekend was wet squib Left -Bishop our churches need to be significant for HIV and cancer breast tests were carried Bethlehem with Christ and to look after those who are less out, with teaching. Some have also held all the singers fortunate than ourselves. testing for TB, prostate cancer and pap- who attended Linda spoke of her ministry being her smear as well teaching days on substance the Diocesan passion, it is how she worships God. She abuse and abuse of women and children. music event. said that as she retired she wanted to brag All reported that the response from their Below - about how well the parishes have done. parishioners and community had been Members of St All the nine parishes present have held very encouraging. Paul’s taking orders for bacon Setting the scene for Christmas and egg rolls On 19 November the Royal from customers. School of Church Music once again presented The diocesan family weekend of 25 and ‘Christmas Carols with 26 November was marked by the lack of Richard Cock’ in the participation by the parishes. Cathedral. The inter-parish soccer tournament on The RSCM and Guest Saturday morning was won by St Hugh’s, Choirs with the Salem by default, as they were the only parish Moravian Brass, the to bring a team. RSCM Children’s Choirs St Paul’s sustained visitors with bacon and the Booysen Park and egg rolls and the only other parish Primary Violin Group (and present at the fête was the Cathedral with marimbas) all contributed a White Elephant table. to a feast of glorious carols Three parishes participated in come together so we can bridge the gap which set the scene for the the afternoon music festival – with between the four different communities beginning of the Christmas The combined RSCM Project Schools singing at the no audience to hear their magnificent within the diocese. season. Added to this was Carol service in the Cathedral. singing. St Matthew’s, KwaMagxaki choir So, sadly, what was meant to have been the magnificent first verse led everyone in singing some hymns, a time of rejoicing in being a Diocesan of ‘Once in Royal David’s Countertenor/male alto of Segun Soyemi. followed by the Holy Spirit, KwaZakhele, family turned out to be a wet squib. It City’ Treble solo by Neo Pohkatha Add to the mix a wonderful J S Bach quintet and St Peter’s, Zwide, septet. was decided that next year the family and other solos by Mezzo Soprano Organ Prelude played by Justin Stone John Bell, St Matthew’s choir leader, weekend will be planned for Pentecost. Lucretia Sikwebu and the very unusual made for a wonderful entré to Christmas. said that when there is singing of songs of praise there is no need for preaching Editor: Frankie Simpson Quiz time From dark to light because the message is in the words of Layout / design : frankie Adrie Stockdale the hymns. Bishop Bethlehem shared that Tel/fax +27 41 373 9810 his love of music was what had decided e-mail: iindaba@ him to have a time of bringing everyone anglicandiocesepe.org.za together in song. He said that we need to www:anglicandiocesepe.org.za All white picnic iindaba is the vehicle for sharing your parish news with the rest of the diocesan family. Please send contributions and photos to the editor. Deadline: 6th of the month prior to The beautifully refurbished floor publication. and pews at Church of Ascension in Articles may be reproduced but Cradock after the service credit must be given to iindaba. St Francis chapel in Jeffrey’s When the congregation entered Church Opinions expressed are not Bay held a Quiz Night on Friday 8 of Ascension in Cradock for their service necessarily those of the Bishop December. Enjoying the evening on Sunday 3 December they were filled nor the editor. with joy at what the church looked like. Nolitha Mdledle reports that St were (from the left) Anthea Cragg, Printed by Winnie Staas and James Cragg. One woman cried, “It is like walking from Augustine’s, Gqebera, enjoyed an all dark to light!” white picnic on Sunday 10 December.