St Mary's Parish Church Pastoral Care

We aim to show how God through the Church, with its worship, teaching and service is relevant to modern living. www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk/

Every Friday 10am-12 Knit2gether in Greyfriars Restaurant. noon Sun 1st 6.30pm Hope and Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Church Sun 1st 6pm Illuminate (this month at St Cuthbert’s Church, Colburn) Tue 3rd 10.30am After the Cards (at Greyfriars) Wed 4th 10.15am Richmond Flower Arranging Club Thurs 5th & 9.30am- All Day Coffee in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at the Fri 6th 7.00pm home of Olive Harrison, 52 Darlington Road. Raffle, tombola. Thurs 5th 12-12.30 Christians Together in Richmond First Thursday Prayers in Holy Trinity Chapel in the Market Place Tue 10th 2pm ‘Dementia Friends’ free Information Session in Richmond Town Hall. Thurs 12th 7.30pm Gilling West Gardening Society Sun 15th 4pm Café Church @ St Mary’s with Janet Henderson Sat 21st 10am Exploring Faith - Rokeby Inn. With Bishop John Pritchard Sun 22nd 3.40pm for Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond (refreshments from 4pm start 3.40pm) Wed 25th 7.30pm Hudswell Gardening Club Sun 29th 4pm Christingle at St Mary’s Richmond

P1 Calendar and Contents P2 Ministry Team P3 Register, After the Cards, Knit2gether, P4 From the Rectory and Car Transport P5 Thank you from The Beacon, Pastoral P6 November 2015 Prayer Diary Care P7 What’s on in November 2015 P8 Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s, British Heart Foundation P9 Exhibition news, The Storehouse, Trust P10 Poppies Page Funds, EasyFundraising, Thank you P11 Christingle, Week of Prayer for Christian P12 Richmond C of E Primary School Unity, Bible Study Groups, Mothers Union P13 Richmond C of E Primary School cont., P14 Dementia Friends Meeting, Joyce Café Church @ St Mary’s Kirby’s Barabrith Recipe P15 Charity of the month, Keep hope alive P16 Book Recommendations P17 Services for November 2015 P18 Rotas and 200 Club

THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk MINISTRY TEAM RECTOR Rev’d John R Chambers The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 0787 5348245 [email protected]

HONORARY CLERGY Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse Rev’d Jennifer Williamson Rev’d Bill Simms READERS Mr James Hargreaves 07599926781 Mrs Joy Hornsby 2 Olliver Road 826490 Mrs Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 07592 016476 Mr Scott Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 826895 Mrs Joan Plowman 7 White Friars Gardens 822792 PASTORAL ASSISTANT Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693 ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 850693 Dr Sheila Harrisson 822059 Mrs Ruth Brown 825270

CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND

Mayor’s Warden Mr David Frankton 8 Alans Court 823531 Rector’s Warden Mr Roy Morel 22 Olliver Road 823278 Assistant Warden Mrs Janet Morel Organist & Choir Director Bell Captain Mrs Susan Welch 8 Maple Road 823700 Head Verger Mr Leonard Scrafton 14 Pilmoor Close 824106 Parish Administrator Claire Murray [email protected] 07737482611

OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS Secretary Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693 Treasurer Rebecca Simpson Flat 2, 4 Hildyard Row, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4DH 07716608948 Assistant Treasurer Claire Murray 07737482611 FWO Secretaries Mr Don & Mrs Joy Wade 11 Moorside Road 821062 Magazine Editor Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 826895 Magazine Distribution Gillian Hardy 11 The Green 449850 Magazine Adverts Mr Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields 821002

FOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, HUDSWELL Organist Mrs Valerie Strawbridge 15 Boundary Way 821440

FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME Reader Mr George Alderson 68 Brompton Park, B on Swale 818865 Church Warden Mrs Jean Calvert Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001 Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216

FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE Reader Mr David Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske 822418 Church Warden Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske 823371 Deputy Warden Mrs Ann Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske 822418 Organist Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske 822930 Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Withers [email protected] 825262

www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/

FROM THE REGISTERS We have baptised 27th September 2015 Jacob-James Head 27th September 2015 Ranulph Townrow 4th October 2015 Joshua Thwaite 25th October 2015 Macy Brown (at Fun-Key Church)

We have joined together in marriage 17th August 2015 Stephen Thornton and Mary Bowran

Sadly we have laid to rest 17th September 2015 William Jennings Aged 77

AFTER THE CARDS AND VISITORS Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partners left behind. Starting again on their own is even more difficult. Carrie and Anne would like to help with the next step by meeting recently bereaved spouses/partners for coffee at Greyfriars on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Contact Carrie on 850103 for further information.

KNIT2GETHER - FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10 AND 12 AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant @ Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 - 12:00. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray and P7.

ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH PASTORAL CARE TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE Transport to and from Church (C), Hospital (H), Shopping (S) Ruth Brown 26 Whitefields Drive C H S 825270 Michael and Margaret Clayson 12 Green Howards Road C H 822631 John Dickinson 5 West End Avenue C H 826803 Joy and Don Hornsby 2 Olliver Road C H 826490 Graham Merlane 1 Gallowfields Road C H S 826109 Rosemary Oliver 3 Stanley Grove C 823081 Edna Roberts 70 Ronaldshay Drive C 822970 Eileen Simms 56 Ronaldshay Drive H S 821511 Anne Simpson 56 Gilling Road C H S 822277 Pamela Wheatley 32 Whitefields Drive C H 822428 Linda Drury 25 Darlington Road H 850243

More drivers are always welcome and much appreciated so if you wish to volunteer for this very important service, contact this magazine on 826895.

From the Rectory November 2015

Writing this letter just after the wonderful opportunities we have had to celebrate ministry, both lay and ordained, reminds me of the true joy of being able to express our faith – a joy we must never take for granted.

It was wonderful to welcome Antony back to St Mary’s as we hosted the licensing and admission of five new Readers in the Ripon Episcopal area. It was a really moving service, taken by Bishop James, and a real privilege to share in the blessing of Gillian Lunn and James Hargreaves as they begin their Reader ministry.

As Gillian and James look at their future ministry and try to discern God’s will for them, we as church are also looking to the future. I have just received a lovely letter of thanks from Ann Hemsworth, warden of Readers. In it she states ...... “all of your church family were welcoming and helpful” . This is lovely but we must remember that we are the parish church which is called to reach out and be welcoming to all of the community, young and old, contemporary or traditional, bringing them to know the love of Jesus.

So imagine my sadness when people say such things as “We would come to your church but there is nothing for the children” for example. We have made huge moves in widening our pattern of worship to be truly inclusive. However there is always much more to do and our newly formed Worship Team wants to know your thoughts as we look to the future.

Please do complete the questionnaire and let us know your thoughts and ideas. Particularly please be imaginative re ideas for the building and how it can be made even more able to help us achieve our God given purpose.

We are also seeking to strengthen the effectiveness of our pastoral care and look to be able to reach out to all who would value such help. Another reformed team, the Visiting team, is a significant addition to our pastoral care, adding to the transport assistance, “After the Cards and visitors” and “knit2gether.” Please look out for more details.

I finish my letter this month with the closing verse of one of my favourite hymns – “Lord, for the years .... “ (Timothy Dudley-Smith)

Lord for ourselves; in living power remake us, Self on the cross and Christ upon the throne; Past put behind us, for the future take us, Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone.

Yours in Christ John

LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE BEACON On 28th September 2015, Ros Tayor, Therapeutic Baker wrote- “I write to say a big thank you to yourself, and the congregations at St Mary’s who kindly donated harvest festival produce. It was a delight to receive so much wonderful quality fresh and home grown food. We are still busy working our way through the lovely food you have sent, but I thought you might like to know what we have been doing with it. Much of the fresh fruit and vegetables has been given directly to residents and we have tried to make sure as many people as possible can access these. We have also been using the produce in group and individual cooking sessions. The purple cauliflower was officially declared awesome! In addition we try to keep a stock of home cooked ready meals in the freezer which are then made available to new residents. So far we have used the ingredients you donated in 23 dinners including chili chicken, bolognaise, beef stew and roast dinners. Often residents are hungry and have little to access to funds and food when they first arrive so having these meals available is much appreciated. Thank you again for your kind generosity”.

Pastoral Care

We are concerned to make our church community as inclusive as possible, and want to keep in touch with all our church members. But we are aware that when people become unable to attend services, through illness or lack of mobility, there is a danger they simply ‘disappear’ without anyone realising. We are in the process of training extra members for our parish pastoral visiting team, and Joan Plowman will be the first point of contact and co-ordinator.

If you, or someone you know, are unable to attend services and would like to have a visitor from the church, or you are regularly at church and have noticed someone ‘missing’, please let Joan know. We are also able to bring communion to those who wish to receive it but are housebound.

There is already a lot of visiting going on informally within the congregation, which is great and to be encouraged. If you regularly see someone who used to attend services and is now unable to do so, please let Joan know, so that we can determine who is being missed out.

There are other points of contact for the recently bereaved, and for those who wish to get together with others apart from services; details given elsewhere. Also the Womens Fellowship meets once a month in the Town Hall, details from Eileen Simms.

In the days of one priest in one parish, and before life became centralised and complicated, the Rector had plenty of time for visiting. Sadly, that is not the case anymore. However, be assured he does still visit when alerted to the need!

Joan Plowman (01748) 822792

5 PRAYER DIARY FOR NOVEMBER - we pray …... SUN 1 For all attending the Hope and Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Richmond this evening. May God comfort all who mourn. MON 2 For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James. TUE 3 For all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the “After the cards” group - for friendship and support. WED 4 For peace in the world. For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist THUR 5 For Christians Together in Richmond and the First Thursday Prayers FRI 6 For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for integrity and wisdom for all involved in politics. SAT 7 For the opportunities each new day gives us. May we make the most of that time. For friends and family living near and far away. SUN 8 For all who provide emergency service relief. For the teachers and staff of our schools in our town. For a good new term. For the Girlguiding and Scouting Movements. MON 9 For families throughout the world, and for those who are mothers and family to us. For the Mothers Union TUE 10 For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement. For Swale Womens Institute. For friendships and love. WED 11 For people who work unsociable hours. We pray for people who are in prison and all their families and victims of their crime.. THUR 12 For all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings. May they feel inspired to find out more about God. FRI 13 For our Royal Family we give thanks. For the Bible Society, Home- Start Richmond and all who volunteer and give of their time. For families coping with increasing financial demands SAT 14 For our Rector John , now Interim Area Dean, for Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse, Rev’d Bill Simms, Rev’d Jennifer Williamson and their families SUN 15 We give thanks for all the gifts God gives us. May we embrace every opportunity given to us to use these gifts. MON 16 For all who suffer religious persecution TUE 17 For our Readers Joy, Joan and Scott, James and Gillian, David and George, and Warden of Readers Rev Jennifer Williamson WED 18 For peace in self and the world. For space and time to listen to God THUR 19 For all who feel dissatisfied with life. May they find fulfilment. FRI 20 For people we are worried or concerned about. SAT 21 For all who seek refuge, all migrants and all who seek to help them SUN 22 We pray for all attending Fun-Key Church today - may they find true fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. MON 23 For love & friendship. For rest for staff and students in the half term. TUE 24 For our neighbours. For love. WED 25 For all who are lonely, sad or depressed - encouragement and love. THUR 26 That we may always love God and love our neighbours as ourselves. FRI 27 For the Mothers Union in this country and worldwide. We also pray for the work of Womens’ Refuges. SAT 28 For all who are sick in body, mind or spirit, and for all who look after them whether as medical staff or family, friends and carers. SUN 29 For the Alzheimer's Society and Barnardos MON 30 For our Armed Forces here and abroad, and their family and friends. We pray for The Beacon @ Catterick Garrison

WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER 2015

Fridays between 10 and 12 - KNIT2GETHER AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant at Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 - 12:00. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray.

Sunday 1st November at St Mary’s Church - HOPE AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at 6.30PM, with refreshments following the service. We welcome all to our annual service of Hope and Remembrance. This service is an opportunity to come together as we remember loved ones who have died. Their names are read out and candles lit in their memory. Invites have been sent to those who lost loved ones in this parish during the past twelve months. However, if you would like the name of a loved one to be read out who may not be on our list, please do let the Rector or Claire Murray know.

Sunday 1st November at 6pm at St Cuthbert’s Church, Colburn - ILLUMINATE. An informal and relaxed contemporary Christian worship service. This month we welcome Rev Mark Bradford, curate of Holy Trinity Church, Ripon.

Tuesday 3rd November - 10.30am - AFTER THE CARDS - GREYFRIARS please see page 3

Wednesday 4th November - RICHMOND FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB IN Hudswell Village Hall at 10.15am Christmas Workshop tutored by Kathleen Dodds. Enquiries Tel. 01748 824514

Thursday 5th November - CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN RICHMOND - FIRST THURSDAY PRAYERS - At Holy Trinity Chapel - 12-12.30

Thursday 12th November - GILLING WEST GARDENING SOCIETY—7.30PM in the Village Hall. “Shear Delight: No more problems with Pruning” with Graham Porter. Everyone welcome. £3 visitors includes refreshments. £10 for the year.

Sunday 15th November at 4pm - Café Church @ St Mary’s - with Janet Henderson– please see P13

Saturday 21st November at 10am - Exploring Faith - Bishop John Pritchard on “Knocking on Heaven’s Door - trying to make sense of faith”. At Rokeby Inn (formerly known as the A66 Motel).

Sunday 22nd November - FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND - 4pm service with refreshments from 3.40pm Relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. See Gillian for more details 07592016476 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGED DATE TO ENABLE THE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTINGLE SERVICE ON SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER.

Wednesday 25th November - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB - 7.30pm - “Flowers in the Wilderness” with Annie Sumner.

Sunday 29th November - CHRISTINGLE SERVICE in St Mary’s Church Richmond at 4PM. This beautiful service for all ages signifies for many the start of Advent and shares some of the magic and mystery of the Christian story. Come and find out the significance and meaning of the different elements of a Christingle eg the orange, the red ribbon. Collection for The Childrens Society.

FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We celebrated Harvest at the end of August looking at and thanking God for all he has given to us and his love for us. We acknowledged that somewhere down the line humans had got it wrong resulting in an unfair share of God’s harvest with everyone. We looked at how we might little by little make a difference—eg recycling, buying Fairtrade goods etc. None of Fun-Key Church is possible without our many volunteers, and we are very very grateful to them. If you think this is something you would like to help with please speak to Gillian or Claire. We gather for refreshments from 3.40pm, made by Mothers Union, and the service begins at 4pm. This service is very relaxed and informal, with words, songs, hymns, stories, crafts, prayers and refreshments available throughout. See blogs for more images and info - http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ , find us on Facebook or tweet @fun_keychurch. Gillian 07592016476/826895 Our service on Sun 25th October will be really special as during the service on the theme of vine and branches we celebrate the birth of, and baptise Macy Brown (Kit and Jude’s little one). Our November gathering will be on the 22nd in order that we can celebrate with everyone at St Mary’s Church Christingle on the 29th at 4pm. We would love you to join us.

British Heart Foundation - Richmond and Catterick Branch

I would like to thank all of you at St.Mary's who supported us during the past year. It has been an amazing year during which we have raised over £10,000 towards life saving research at national level. Important as this is, we are also working locally to help families in this area cope with the life changing effects of heart disease. At this time our thoughts and prayers are with Dylan Hollinshead and his family. Dylan has recently undergone a complicated 10 hour operation in the RVI Newcastle. You may remember Dylan, who is now 8 years old, from previous reports. This year we have welcomed Phil Pearson as our Treasurer and several new committee members who bring their expertise to this thriving group, and we seem to be going from strength to strength for this vital care Our next big event is "Chase-the-Pud" which will take place at the Cricket Club on 6th December. Registration is from 9am to 10.30am.Entry for adults is £10 which includes a free santa suit. Children under 14 can walk or run free and are encouraged to wear fancy dress. To register go to bhf.org.uk/chasethepud, call 03003303322,email [email protected] or call at Richmond Swimming Pool.

Please tell you friends and family about it. Thank for all your help in the past. May this continue in the future.

Maureen Gibbon, Chair, BHF Richmond and Catterick Branch

ANOTHER EXHIBITION FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY - TO BE HELD AT ST MARY'S Many people will remember the six exciting weekend exhibitions that were held at St Mary's between 2005 and 2011 in which individuals, local organisations and businesses were invited to create and display their own exhibits. The response and creativity were marvelous with between 40-70 or more exhibits that attracted hundreds of visitors on each occasion. The good news is that St Mary's will host another exhibition for the whole community shortly after Easter 2016. It will be organised by a small group of volunteers and details will be announced in the next few weeks so, WATCH THIS SPACE. To remind you, the titles of some of the previous exhibitions were: Recollections-Reconnections (2006); Tree-Time (2007); Scarecrows (2008); Angels (2009); All Creatures Great and Small (2011).

STOREHOUSE Thank you to all who support the Storehouse Foodbank with donations left in the large box at the back of church. Your contributions of in date food are much appreciated.

Hutchinson Richmond and Gilling Trust Did you know that if you live in: Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, you may be eligible for a small grant towards: - Educational courses, Necessary medical equipment Household appliances, And many other expenses. For further information, please contact either Mrs C Wiper Gentry (Clerk to the Trusts) 3 Smithson Close, Moulton, Richmond DL10 6QP, or the Rector.

Easyfundraising.org.uk is an easy way to raise money for St Mary's Disability Access Toilet Fund. Shop with any of over 2,700 retailers and a percentage of what you spend is donated to the fund at no additional cost to you. Retailers include Amazon, John Lewis, eBay, Tesco and many more. Please register to support us today -http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ stmaryschurchrichmond. Any questions please ask Gillian Lunn (it’s such a simple way to raise money)

Note from Gillian Lunn - Gillian, James, Jenny, Peter and Claire would like to thank everyone who helped make the licensing and admission of Readers service on Monday 5th October so special. A huge thank you to Rev John, the Wardens, to welcomers, caterers, washer- uppers, bakers, choir and organist, bell ringers, and all the unseen helpers. And to everyone who came and supported us for such a special evening. Thank you also for the lovely cards, best wishes, hugs and gifts and support which I have received. Everyone has been so kind. x

IT’S NEARLY TIME FOR THE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

This year, we will be holding our Christingle service on Sunday 29th November at 4pm in St Mary’s Church, Richmond.

We all know Christingle celebrations - with their oranges and candles and ribbons, they are a fun family event at our church. The money raised by Christingle this year will go towards the work the Children’s Society does to help children living in poverty in the UK.

Christingle is also a good way to help our local families with young children to think about the story of Jesus. Each part of the Christingle orange symbolises the various elements of the story of Jesus, from the love of Christ to the fruits of God’s creation. Piecing it together helps people understand the gospel.

As Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14-15, NIV)

So please support our Christingle this year, and please try and bring some of your friends and neighbours with small children along!

We look forward to welcoming you.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Agape: Wednesday 20th January 2016

Each year, a simple Agape meal is provided by one of the Richmond churches. It is always a lovely opportunity to spend a little time with other Christians from the town. This time, it is St Mary's turn to host the Agape, which will be held at 7pm in the Town Hall. We will need a team of St Mary's people who are willing to help with the catering. The meal normally consists of soup and bread. Please tell Sheila Pearson or John Dickinson if you are able to help.

THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP MEET AT THE LUNN’S AT 2 HURGILL ROAD @ 7.30pm. Starting looking at 1 Samuel . Everybody welcome to join us for cake, chat and discussion. Please call Scott on 826895 if you wish to know more. Starts on Wed 4th Nov.. THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT JENNIFER PATRICK’S AT 1 ROPER COURT @ 7.30pm - This is another very friendly group. We are studying Acts, with a commentary by Tom Wright .Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more information.

There is no meeting of the Mothers Union this month, but we meet for the Advent service on Tuesday 1st December at 2pm followed by tea and scones, then we meet on Tuesday 15th December at St. Marys 2pm for our Advent Eucharist service followed by tea and mince pies. 11

After a longer summer break than usual which was greatly appreciated, we are all back to school with renewed energy and vigour. Our Collective Worship themes for this half term incorporate our learning behaviour focus of “Try New Things” and our Christian value of “Creation”. The two things seem to go quite well together. Already the children have been reflecting on the new things they will try this year to stretch and improve themselves even if something new can make them feel a little nervous. And this time of year is perfect for considering God as a creator when we are just about to celebrate all the good things of harvest time. Already this term we had two members of staff “trying new things”: Mrs Galloway, a KS2 teaching assistant, was successful in gaining promotion and moved to a new school, while Miss Robinson, a teaching assistant in KS1, has returned to full time study to gain her degree. We will miss both of them as they had contributed so much to our school, but we wish them well in their new endeavours. While we appoint new members of staff to replace them we are lucky to have two temporary members of our school family – Mrs Llewellyn and Mrs Woods. It has also been wonderful to have Mrs Kettlewell back with us from maternity leave, even though it’s just for two days. At the end of the summer term, all the children in school entered a piece of writing for the Children’s Writing Competition being held as part of the Richmond Walking and Book Festival. These were joined by contributions from Richmond Methodist School and St Mary’s Primary School. In all, over 250 children took part, with each town primary school submitting ten shortlisted pieces. The 30 shortlisted pieces were on display in the windows of Richmond library and all contributions were on display across the town in over 40 shop windows, as well as the Green Howards Museum, the Georgian Theatre, the swimming pool and The Station. The most exciting news for us was that Ceira Moore-Atkinson, one of last year’s Y6 children, came out on top as the overall winner from the three town school. There were also certificates for the other nine finalists. Chloe Gillie (Y1), Ryan Buck (Y2), George Collin (Y3), Katie Carruthers (Y4), Izaak Lambe, Fiona Lindley & Harrison Walker (Y5), Laina Newall (Y6) and Angus Potter (now in Y7 at Richmond School) all attended the presentation at Richmond Methodist Primary School where they received certificates from the Competition organiser, Carol Watson, and judge Anne Fine, former Children’s Laureate and writer of many children’s books including the most famous “Madame Doubtfire”. To mark their classmates’ success each class (Y1 to Y6) also received an Anne Fine book, signed by the author. It was a very proud moment!

It’s only the start of term, but already children have been taking part in some exciting learning outside of the classroom. The children in year three and four had a day learning about life in a roman fort at Segeddunum. The children in year one and two have been learning about the Great Fire of London so they had a visit closer to home when they went to explore the Fire Station. They were then visited by Fire Fighter Bastow who very safely created a fire in the school grounds to help them with some science investigations. Foundation Stage didn’t get to go to the fire station, but the fire fighters came to them! They brought along one of their engines for the children to explore which was a great fun activity and full of learning. As you know, our children and families are always fantastic at supporting charities with special events in school, so it will be of no surprise to you to hear that we have already had our first success this year. Two boys in Y4 suggested that we joined in with “Jeans for Genes” day which involved raising money by wearing our jeans to school and contributing to charity which supports children with genetic illnesses. We managed to raise £14O. Well done boys!

So our new school year is well under way with a busy month but I know it won’t be the last! With best wishes to all our friends in the Parish from everyone at Richmond Church of England Primary School. Alexa Barber

Cafe Church @ St Mary's

Sunday 15th November at 4pm will be the second time Café Church has met in what is a brand new way of experiencing church at St Mary's. Having been privileged to have Bishop John Pritchard as the speaker at our first service, this month we look forward very much to welcoming Janet Henderson. As we did in September, we will sit around café-style tables, enjoying tea, coffee and home baking. Janet hopes to talk about The Path of Prayer: Does Praying Change Anything? She will reflect on the connection between our prayer and our actions and behaviour. This will include reflection, discussion and story. The 'Cafe Church' will happen bi-monthly at 4pm in St Mary's, and is aimed at everyone who would like to spend a relaxed and informal time of learning and fellowship together, finishing with the quiet service of compline. Our other speakers will include The Revd David Day on 17th January 2016, who was principal of St John's College Durham before his retirement, and is one of the best preachers in the Church of England; Bishop James Bell, on 20th March 2016 our own Bishop of Ripon; and Professor David Wilkinson on Sunday 15th May 2016 – Principal of St John’s College, Durham who has earned doctorates in both astrophysics and theology. His latest book is “When I pray what does God do?” This is a new service for St Mary's and we would love to welcome as many people as possible. Why not bring a friend? If you would like more information please speak to Gillian Lunn or Wendy Pritchard. https://cafechurchstmarysrichmondnorthyorkshire.wordpress.com/

Local volunteer aims to increase dementia awareness in Richmond

A campaign to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around dementia has got the support of a Richmond volunteer. Antony McFarland a Dementia Support Worker is running a free ‘Dementia Friends’ Information Session on 10th November and is looking for local people to come along.

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, talks and acts about the condition. Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help. From telling friends about the Dementia Friends programme to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts.

The one-hour Session will take place at Richmond Town Hall at 2pm

There are currently 850,000 people living with the condition in England. Having volunteered to be a Dementia Friends Champion, Antony is now delivering Dementia Friends Sessions to people across Richmond He said: ‘I signed up to be a Dementia Friends Champion because I want to promote dementia friendly communities. It’s easy to get involved. I attended a training course, receive ongoing support and I’m now proud to be part of a growing network of people creating dementia friendly communities together”.

A Dementia Friends Regional Support Officer at Alzheimer’s Society said: “Dementia touches the lives of millions of people across the country. Dementia Friends was launched to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding that means many people with the condition experience loneliness and social exclusion. It’s all about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help. From getting in touch with someone you know living with dementia to wearing your badge with pride, every action counts.’

Anyone wanting to attend the Dementia Friends Session should contact the Alzheimer’s Society, Richmond Office on 01748-825817. People can also get involved in Dementia Friends through an online video. Go to dementiafriends.org.uk to find out more.

You can find out more about Alzheimer’s Society through their website www.alzheimers.org.uk

JOYCE KIRBY’S BARABRITH RECIPE 150G (6oz) Wholemeal Flour 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice 300g (12oz) Sultanas 100g (4oz) Soft Brown Sugar 250ml (1/2pint) Cold Black Tea Method 1. Place fruit, sugar and tea in a large mixing bowl. 2. Leave for 4 hours. 3. Mix baking powder and mixed spice into the flour, then add to fruit etc. 4. Place into loaf tin. 5. Bake in oven gas 3, electric 170C for 1.5—1.75 hours. 6. Leave in tin till cool. 7. Keep overnight to soften and then cut thinly and spread with butter. 14

Charity of the Month – 'Who is my Neighbour?' Very many thanks for the large number of voting slips received for the 'Charity of the Month'. All charities received a good amount of support, but there were six clear leaders in each of the home and abroad categories. In alphabetical order, the final twelve which we will be supporting at St Mary's over the next year are

HOME Charities: Barnados; Christians against Poverty; Church Army; Emmaus; Family Help Refuge, Darlington and the Samaritans. AWAY Charities: Embrace the Middle East; Mercy Ships; Tear Fund; Water Aid; World Vision and UMNHET (United Mission to Nepal Hospitals Endowment Trust).

We will be having our first retiring collection on Sunday November 1st, and then on every first Sunday of each month. This will be entirely voluntary, but will be a way of supporting others in their Christian work or their care for the disadvantaged. The charities will run in alphabetical order, alternating between home and abroad. The charity supported on November 1st will be Barnados, on Sunday December 6th it will be Embrace the Middle East, on Sunday January 3rd it will be Christians against Poverty - and so on.

Barnados works with vulnerable children and their families throughout the UK. Their web site is www.barnados.org.uk where there is lots of information about the work they do. Our retiring collection will bring encouragement and be a practical way of helping their work go forward.

We have been given so much, let us share it joyfully. Wendy Pritchard, Sheila Harrisson, John Dickinson, Rebecca Simpson.

KEEP HOPE ALIVE In the run up to Christmas we are once again selling olive wood products made by Christian families in Bethlehem. These include small crib figures, Christmas tree decora- tions, candleholders etc. Do have a look; the stall will be at the back of church every two weeks. Liz and Denys de la Hoyde, who receive the articles directly from The West Bank explain: “While the construction of the Separation Wall and the continuous expansions of Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land, many farm- ers are separated from their olive orchards. It is a hard life living under the illegal Israeli occupation of their land. So we have been trying to do something practical to help Palestinian Christians in this time of great difficulty. Every penny we receive goes back to Palestine. Our Christian friend in Bethlehem, Ibrahim Jaber, will distribute to the local families in time for Christmas the money we raise here. Thank you for helping to “Keep Hope Alive” for Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land who feel that their plight has been neglected by the world-wide Christian community. Please continue to pray for justice and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis, whose present and future are inextricably bound together”. Anne Simpson

Journey to the Manger - Exploring the Birth of Jesus By Paula Gooder, Canterbury Press £12.99 Journey to the Manger explores the New Testament's various accounts of the birth of Jesus: their origins in Old Testament prophecies, the genealogies, the angelic announcements, the journeys and arrivals, and the aftermath of Jesus' birth for the powerful and the poor alike.

Although many biblical scholars have puzzled over historical details in the accounts, Paula Gooder argues that doing this risks missing the point. Engaging seri- ously with biblical and historical criticism, she uncovers key similarities running through the Gospel writers' accounts and focuses on their shared understanding of the significant events they describe.

Her detailed exploration of the texts is a goldmine for preaching and teaching, and will breath new life into the familiar Christmas stories heard year after year in churches, carol services and nativity plays. Devotional reflections and discussion questions also make this ideal for personal and group study.

A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues By Martin Hodson and Margot Hodson, BRF, £9.99 Martin and Margot Hodson's deep commitment to the critical issues that their timely book addresses shine through each chapter. It is very comprehensive and we are all the beneficiaries of their years of educated engagement at both personal and professional levels with the challenges faced by God's good earth and so by us all.

Dementia: Pathways to Hope - Spiritual insights and practical hope for carers By Louise Morse, LionHudson, £7.99 Louise Morse offers practical help and sound spiritual and psychological insights to carers of those living with dementia. From hundreds of interviews and hands-on experience Louise Morse offers counsel on what dementia is, and is not; how to make your home a safe place; how to understand and handle challenging behaviour; slowing the onset of dementia; how churches can help; when specialist care is needed; and illuminating stories of what has helped others.

Secular models of support don’t adequately reflect Christian values of compassion, love and service. Our current medical services are letting people down, there is no cure on the horizon, and the pharmaceutical companies are reducing their invest- ment. Too little advice is available, yet at least two-thirds of dementia sufferers are cared for in their own homes.

This compassionate and timely resource will be critical to those coping with dementia in a family member or friend and those who fear they may develop it.

David Suchet reads the Bible

Actor David Suchet has recorded the whole NIV Bible for Torch International. It is for people with sight loss, and is now available on Megavoice and DAISY.

David Suchet commented: "In the preparation of my reading my eyes were opened because I couldn't pick the Bible up and just read it, because that would have been immature and wrong. So I had to study each book as to when it was written, who may have written it, what was its purpose, who were they writing for, and putting it into its context before recording one word of each book. So I gave myself a complete Bible course as well as recording it." Contact: [email protected]

ST MARY’S RICHMOND Sunday 1st November 8am HOLY COMMUNION All Saints Day (BCP) 10am SUNG EUCHARIST 6.30pm HOPE AND REMEMBRANCE Sunday 8th November 8am HOLY COMMUNION Remembrance Sunday (BCP) 9.40am CIVIC SERVICE 6.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG Sunday 15th November 8am HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) 10am ALL AGE EUCHARIST 4pm CAFÉ CHURCH Sunday 22nd November 8am HOLY COMMUNION Christ the King (BCP) 10am SUNG EUCHARIST 4pm FUN-KEY CHURCH (refreshments from 3.40pm) Sunday 29th November 8am HOLY COMMUNION Advent Sunday (BCP) 10am SUNG EUCHARIST 4pm CHRISTINGLE

EVERY WED 9.15am HOLY COMMUNION HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURS 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME Sunday 8th November 9.30am REMEMBRANCE Sunday 22nd November 9.30am HOLY COMMUNION ST EDMUND’S MARSKE Sunday 1st November 11am HOLY COMMUNION Sunday 8th November 11am REMEMBRANCE Sunday 15th November 11am HOLY COMMUNION Sunday 22nd November 11am HOLY COMMUNION Sunday 29th November 11am HOLY COMMUNION

St Mary's SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am NOVEMBER ACOLYTES 1st Graham and Judith Barber, Rita MacAulay, Keith Robson A 8th Olive Harrison, Richard Gazzard, Robert and Susan Wallis 15th Cliff and Joan Bilbrough, Frank and Maureen Gibbon 22nd Janet and Roy Morel, Pam Wheatley, Lilian Copeland C 29th Jonathan and Alexe Roberts, Don and Joy Wade D

FLOWERS - NOVEMBER 1st Judith Clarke 8th Remembrance Sunday 15th Judith Clarke 22nd Judith Clarke 29th Advent Candles (Jane Callard)

COFFEE ROTA - NOVEMBER 1st B BEATHAM, A MCDONALD, C STEDMAN, A BACON 8th REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 15th M EMMERSON, G HARDY, J BILBROUGH, J BEAUMONT 22nd C BLENKIRON, M GIBBON, R MACAULAY 29th J STEELE, B RIDLEY, E CHAMBERS

200 Club The deadline for the December 2015/January 2016 issue is Tuesday 10th winner November 2015. Please forward any contributions to Frank Gibbon Gillian by hand or [email protected]

Church Christmas Cleaning Saturday 5th December from 9-30am Refreshments provided Many hands make light work !!!

With proper ceremony, they laid it to rest with its ancestors.