Heart eat Holy Ascension Church and Community Magazine February 2015
Welcome to Heartbeat…
This month sees the first edition The new name for the magazine, of the magazine published by a Heartbeat, will, we hope, reflect new Editorial Team. the aim of relating the magazine to the whole community. Firstly, a huge thank you to Graham Barley for taking the Copy for the magazine is always editorial chair over the last six welcome. If there are events years. within the community that you wish to publicise, please do send Secondly, we hope you will enjoy relevant details in for this edition. Any observations you consideration. wish to make should be passed to the Team through the Parish Also if you have ideas for an article Office. for the magazine why not put pen to paper. Contributions from our younger readers would be particularly welcome.
Contributions for the March issue should be received by Monday 16th February via the Parish Office.
Editorial Team The Church’s logo was designed for the 160th anniversary of the Church Sharon Forsdyke in 2014. It illustrates the church’s Colin Attwood commitment to be at the heart of Sue Burgess the whole community of Upton by Chris Reeve Chester. The new name for the William Wheldon magazine reflects that commitment.
During the month of February we In other words, temptation is will mark the beginning of Lent. always there ready to pounce if This season is the second time set we are having a weak moment. aside by the church for us to prepare ourselves spiritually for a We can see from any of the biblical great festival. texts on the temptations that Jesus faced that he did not have that In Advent we prepared to welcome weak moment. the infant Jesus born in a stable in Bethlehem, now during Lent we What, then, can we learn about prepare ourselves for the death and how best to deal with temptation? Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Quite simply, Jesus kept God at the centre of his thinking and at the In the Gospel passage for the first centre of his approach to finding Sunday of Lent we read the short solutions to the problems he faced. passage in St Mark’s gospel about Jesus being led into the wilderness. As we approach this year’s Lenten In a longer passage St Matthew season let us, both as a parish and tells us Jesus was subjected to as individuals, resolve to keep God temptations many of us would have at the centre of every aspect of our difficulty resisting. lives.
St Luke also has a longer passage In that way we can deal most on the temptations concluding with effectively with the problems we the idea that the Devil departed will, inevitably, face and the from Jesus “until an opportune decisions we will need to make. time.’’ Chris Reeve. February 2015.
The Confirmation Commitment
Confirmation is a big commitment We must first of all say a big in Christian life and for many it 'thank you' to you all for making marks a transition in their spiritual us feel so welcome at the church journey. when we both hesitantly stepped through the doors in 2013. This journey can be quite a daunting one, but with the Our Confirmation service was very support of your local minister, special and made even more rector, pastor or reverend, the special because of all the good Pilgrim's Course can be a good wishes and support we have had starting point for exploring the from everyone. Despite our nerves Christian faith. threatening to get the better of us, we both really enjoyed the service For more information on this and the ‘celebrations’. course and confirmations in general, contact Rev. David Sayle. Our other thank you is to the ladies who put on the Last year two of our congregation refreshments for us….it was so were confirmed and here they kind of you and it was a chance for offer their thanks. our family members to meet our 'We would like to say lots of church family. 'Thank Yous' to our friends Peace be with you all.' at Holy Ascension Church following our Confirmation Jean May and Sally McLaren on 14th December 2014.
Heather and I wish to say a very BIG THANK YOU, for all the cards,
good wishes and gifts we received at Christmas. We do appreciate all your kindness and wish you a very peaceful and blessed 2015. David Festive Sunday Lunch Club
That frosty 28th of December Didn't stop our jovial bunch From meeting to share before the New Year For our Festive Sunday Club lunch.
Armed with mulled wine we stepped through the hall, And amid the festive attire, Christmas lights twinkled and our greetings all mingled As we gathered warmth from the fire.
The ladies did such a wonderful job- In the grace Colin toasted dear Walter, With two courses sustained, only pud choice remained But we hadn't reckoned electrics would falter.
A duo of Colin's was tasked with the job Of discovering the fault of the blip, 'It's the tree!' Margaret exclaimed, but it wasn't to blame. For the microwave had caused the trip.
Though there was trifle and lush lemon torte And a wonderful, big apple pie, Christmas pud? Off the menu! But I can't fault the venue And laughter? I giggled with Di!
So as we edge to the season of Lent- 2014, so last year! And long gone! Now all that remains is big thanks to The Bains For inviting us into their home. Sharon Forsdyke Upton Community Music We are always busy on a weekly once in a while, that would be basis with our music activities at very much appreciated. Holy Ascension. Upton Community Choir is thriving Musical Tots on Monday mornings and has around 80 members. We is thriving, always busy and a lot meet on Wednesday evenings in of fun. Many thanks to the the Kempe room and sing a whole helpers who come along to set up, range of music from ‘Les make tea, welcome parents and Miserables’ to The Beatles, Eva children and tidy up at the end. Cassidy, madrigals and songs from If anyone else would like to help, around the world. New members if only occasionally, please let us are always welcome. know so that we can put your name on the rota. We would like to share some musical successes with you: The Parish Choir meets on Lydia Griffiths from Upton Junior Monday afternoons, from Choir passed an audition to sing 1.30-2.30 and sings at our 9am young Cosette in Tip Top service on Sunday mornings as Productions performance of Les well as special occasions. If you Miserables at The Forum Theatre enjoy singing choral music and in February. would be interested in joining, Sebastian Emberton from the please see Clare Newbould. Junior Choir passed his audition to become a probationary chorister Upton Junior Choir meets on at Chester Cathedral. Tuesday evenings and this has Another parishioner, Edward also grown considerably during Dawson, is also near completion the last 12 months. We do of his probationary period as a urgently need parishioners to Cathedral chorister. Well done to assist at this, so if you could come all, we are so proud of you!
Musical Review of 2014
For the parish’s 160 anniversary, We were visited in July by the we decided to celebrate with a wonderful Stagecoach Regional different musical event for each Choir and Northop Silver Band. month of 2014, beginning with a We hosted our second children’s parish social in January. We holiday club in August – this time enjoyed a hotpot supper with on the theme of David & Goliath music provided by the Ed Watts with the children performing swing band. Sheila Wilson’s musical, ‘David’s We were hosts to the Chester & Rock, Goliath’s Roll’ at the end of North Wales Organists’ the week to family and friends. Association in February who came A second parish social was held in to listen to (and try out) the newly September – a chance to meet refurbished organ. This was and eat again – this time with followed in March by a recital by great entertainment from the Chester Cathedral’s organist, Chester Ukelele Band. Philip Rushforth. Tim Newbould led a Samba Singer and composer Mary Keith, drumming workshop in October led a singing workshop in April and a few of them were brave and taught us fun A Cappella enough to play at our concert in songs in harmony. November, which also featured May was the actual anniversary of Upton Junior Choir and Upton the church and we celebrated Community Choir. Evensong with Bishop Peter: a Both Junior and Community wonderful occasion with singers Choirs were busy in December, filling the church from Upton singing for Christmas events at Junior Choir, our own Parish Choir Mill View Primary School and and Upton Community Choir, Upton Village Hall. accompanied by an instrumental The Parish Choir and Upton group and the organ. Community Choir helped to lead In June, we were hosts, once again the singing at the Carol Service to the Early Music Forum who held in church on 21st December. held a day workshop in church. That was quite a busy year! Clare Newbould
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Introducing Pastor Stanley Attwood….. When my Ordinary women who never get father Pastor their names into the papers and Attwood are totally in love with their retired from partners, don't know how lucky the Air Ministry they are." aged 60, he was asked to become When a person lives in a right pastor of the Village Temple relationship with God, he or she Congregational Church, Mold. is able to live in a loving He remained in that role for relationship with others. True fourteen years, when deafness love makes one sensitive to became a problem. another’s needs just as God in His For several years, he wrote 'End love was sensitive to our needs of the Week' short articles which sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to bear were published in the North our sins. Jesus died for us, was Wales editions of the Liverpool buried, then resurrected, and Daily Post. He died aged 88. imparts His life to all who put Colin Attwood (Son) their faith and trust in Him. Many people block from their An Actor's Life... thoughts any idea of seeking a An actress who had made relationship with God through sensational disclosures in an the Lord Jesus Christ. They don't autobiography, admitted; "I am want to face the future, but time the envy of so many women. But will not stand still for them. It is I lack something that other girls I only in fellowship with God know have experienced. I have through Jesus Christ that true never known true love - I would meaning is given to life, and the give everything to enjoy a love future made secure. which was of the mind and spirit Pastor Stanley Attwood and soul. I have secret fears that this will never happen to me.
A thought for 2015 Is 2015 the year to end poverty The number of billionaires in the and inequality? world has doubled since the financial crisis. According to Oxfam, at the end of 2014 there were 13 million In this country just 5 families own people in Britain living in poverty, as much as the poorest 20% of many of whom are in the population (about 12 million employment and are not people) and the wealthiest 1000 necessarily the stereotypical individuals have doubled their workshy benefit claimers wealth in the last 5 years. portrayed by the popular press. (Sources: the i newspaper, During the autumn of 2014, Paul various editions; Metro O’Grady fronted TV appeals for newspaper 23 December 2014, Save the Children to help children Morning Star newspaper 13 in this country who were going to January 2015) school hungry or going to bed William Wheldon cold. The Trussell Trust, who run many of the country’s food banks, predicted their busiest Christmas period ever, with around one million people relying The food bank provides 3 on food banks. At the same time days of emergency food for many more were expected to get local people in crisis. into debt after the festive season. There is a box in church for And yet inequality appears to be non-perishable food donations. increasing. The Oxfam report said Urgently needed items: that globally just 85 individuals Tinned meat/vegetables are as wealthy as half the world’s Sponge Puddings population. Jams/spreads
Can church be messy and a place of worship? The website states Parents, grandparents and Messy Church: helpers have as much fun is a way of being church for joining the activities in this families involving fun informal and relaxed is found across the world environment. One mother and values are about being her 18 year older daughter Christ-centred, for all ages, attend whenever they can and based on creativity, the youngest in January was 11 hospitality and celebration months old!
Messy Church at Holy Ascension began in September 2010. Sessions are always well supported with between 60-80 people (at least 30-40
children.) Rev. David Sayle, who leads this service for Here are just a few comments children, is ably assisted by Liz from January's Messy Church: Foden and Ruth and a band of 'I enjoy the involvement with volunteers. the young families and seeing
A short sermon and craft the excitement and activities invite children to enthusiasm of the children.' consider the messages behind Vera G (helper)
bible stories followed by Messy 'We like doing fun activities tea. and having a party tea with
In January the children friends.' Harry & Millie King- had their feet painted and Magee
were led blindfold across strips 'My children Neve and Nikita of paper learning about Saul's came for the first time and conversion. they enjoyed the craft work.'
Can you help at February’s Messy So why not join us? Church? Please contact Liz Foden.
Kid’s eat Messy Church
Did you know? The theme of this year’s Messy February 2nd is Candlemas Church is Bible characters and their decisions. The next Messy Day when traditionally all th the candles to be used in church, on Sunday 8 February church were blessed. at 4.30pm, will be looking at Moses. Snowdrops are also known
as Candlemas Bells. Sundays are not included in the forty days of Lent as they are always days of celebration in the Christian church. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent. It is also known as Pancake Day as
pancakes are traditionally eaten on this day. Want to read The Jesus Story? Copies of this book are available Wordsearch to borrow from Messy Church. W S T P R I M R O S E D A Y Can you find these E T U A S T R Y F O H W A E words? R V E L E N T E E N T J S N Ash Wednesday Y A S M Y C G H B W F D H T Candlemas U L E A P Y E A R B O M W K February P E K B A E W Y U F R O E T Forty Days F N T I N E L J A S T K D S Leap Year E T I N C A N D R G Y S N S Lent B I O H A R C A Y N D N E M Palm R N E E K P A L E M A O S E Pancake F E B U E R Y M N R Y W D U Primrose B S H R O V E T U E S D A Y A D K U A N D L E M R R Y C Snowdrop C A N D L E M A S N V O P A Shrove Tuesday
D Y R I W J S N O W D P O P St Valentine’s Day
Upton Community Hall We offer 65+ local multi-sports classes, including Mondays, 2014 saw an overdue Tuesdays, Wednesdays and refurbishment of the Community Fridays at Upton Community Hall Hall with most of the interior (times vary depending on age redecorated and the surrounds group). Parties, holiday clubs and cleared. Help was received from events also available – contact members of the church and the Sharon on 07932 182148 wider community as well as from [email protected] M&S Bank and Chester Voluntary for more information. Action. The hall is used by a wide range Miitime offers mixed group of church and community groups metafit and ladies circuit training. and several new users joined Both are effective in improving during 2014, including fitness and in weight control. Stagecoach Regional Choir. Metafit is a 30 minute high Two of the longest established intensity interval training which and regular users of the hall are boosts the metabolism and is A-Star Sports and Miitime. highly effective and time efficient for busy lifestyles. Circuit training A-Star Sports is a fun-filled multi- is an excellent means of sports experience for children improving mobility, strength and aged 2-10 years, offering stamina in an all female friendly inclusive, developmental and encouraging environment. coaching in a positive Classes Monday 7pm. Free trials environment that begins with the in February. Call Jane on 07941 fundamentals and develops into 530838. [email protected] ten core sports - basketball | www.miitime.co.uk cricket | dodgeball | football | Refurbishment of the hall is handball | hockey | rounders | continuing during 2015 so please rugby | tennis | volleyball. look out for details.
Sunshine Tots
trikes, jigsaws, dressing up and much more. They also have the opportunity to do painting, gluing, model making and colouring at the weekly craft table and a nursery rhyme song-
time at the end of each session.
Sunshine Tots is the Holy The group has continued to run Ascension Church Toddler group over the years due to the currently run by local Upton generosity of local mums and mum, Ali Ireland and her small residents who have come committee of helpers, Hazel together and volunteered a Petch (treasurer) and two other couple of hours each Tuesday to local mums, Laura Evans and keep this fabulous and much Nicola Stenton. It is a popular needed meeting place. It is a parent and toddler group, with positive and happy environment established links to the wider and the mums who attend with church community, such as their children would hate to see Musical tots and Messy Church this come to an end. and regularly promotes these However, during the next two groups and their activities. months Group Leader Ali and An average of 25 – 30 children, some members of the small ranging in ages from newborn to committee are having to step age 4, attend the toddler group down from their roles due to every week, where they are able other commitments. It will be to enjoy playing with a variety of really sad if this were to end due age- appropriate toys including to a lack of a group leader and regular volunteers.
HOLY ASCENSION CHURCH Can you help to ensure this group UPTON BY CHESTER continues and thrives as it has done for the last 30 years? REQUIRE A FAMILY WORKER Do you or anyone you know in Initially for two years the local community have 2 – 2.5 We are looking for a versatile, enthusiastic and flexible person hours to spare on a Tuesday with a Christian faith, who is able to afternoon (weekly or on a rota liaise with existing church groups, other children and families to basis)? develop relationships and encourage people to grow in faith. Can help with any of the You will be innovative and creative following: and able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. Opening and locking up the 15-20 hours per week community hall at Salary negotiable, depending on experience beginning/end of the Job share can be considered session The post is subject to Assist with setting up play enhanced DBS check areas for the children and For further details or an informal discussion contact: putting chairs out Revd. David Sayle Serving tea, juice and 49 Heath Road Upton biscuits Chester Co-ordinating the craft table CH2 1HT Tel: 01244 381181 Helping with song time Please don’t hesitate to ring Ali Email: [email protected]
Ireland on 01244 380730 or email Closing date Noon Friday 27th February her on [email protected]. Interviews 10th March 2015
There are also opportunities for COFFEE AND CHAT! Community Hall Caretaker Every Monday10.00am – Noon Church Administrator Scout Headquarters, Weston Grove An open invitation is extended to all For further information please contact as above.
PAST UPTON – ON THE BUSES
STodaySES the Stagecoach no.1 bus For example, Corporation buses service passes through Upton never served Upton and Crosville between Chester and Liverpool never entered Blacon. Over the every 20 minutes, but older years several Crosville Services Upton residents might remember ran to Upton. some of the other bus services which served the area. As a child, Probably the principal service in a family with no car, I was the C40 which ran from the remember these services very Market Square in Chester to well. Caughall Road, and later to the Zoo, via Mill Lane and Heath Until about 1914 a horse bus Road. This was always a busy service ran between Upton and service, especially with Zoo traffic Chester but when it was but was always a single-decker, withdrawn by its operator, Mr owing to the Bache bridge. As a Aldred local residents child during the 1960’s it was approached Crosville Motor always a more interesting Service to provide an alternative, journey to come back from but it was not until 1921 that a Chester on ‘The Circular’. This motor bus service was was the C38/39 service which ran introduced. Crosville was a out of town via Brook Street and Chester based bus operator who Hoole Road to Long Lane where ran services to and through the bus stopped opposite the Upton for most of the 20th post office and changed its route century, later becoming state number to C39 to return via owned and part of the National Upton Lane and Liverpool Road Bus Company. In the days before to Chester. This was always a bus de-regulation the Chester double-decker service and it was area was served by Crosville and always an extra attraction of this the Chester Corporation buses, bus to sit at the front of the top but each only ran to certain areas deck, especially along the narrow of the city. and busy Brook Street and over
the railway station bridge.
Later, the C38 part of this service Memories of Woodside include became the C52 and was the Birkenhead Corporation extended to the Zoo car park on buses in their attractive blue and Caughall Road. Other C5x services cream livery and of the Wallasey ran to Newton. buses in their yellow and cream. Today the 2 and X2 run along The other regular service through Liverpool Road to Liverpool and Upton was the ‘Wervin Express’, Ellesmere Port respectively. officially the C6 which ran from Chester to Ellesmere Port via Other memories of Upton buses Stoak and Stanney, but Upton would be welcome. In future was also served by buses along ‘Past Upton’ slots we will look at Liverpool Road, again provided by Upton’s railways and Upton’s Crosville. These services were the public houses. C1,2,3 and 4 heading via various William Wheldon routes to Ellesmere Port and The Book You Have Been Waiting For! Birkenhead for Liverpool. The C1 ‘Beneath the Surface’ Vol. 2 was the most direct and we used A collection of essays on the history of local people and places. it quite frequently for journeys to Published by Backford, Mollington & Liverpool, the bus terminating at District Local History Society. Woodside, right next to the Ferry. Michael Richardson 01244 851346 Ann Marie Curtis 01244 851717
FEBRUARY IN YEARS PAST
1531 11th Henry VIII recognised as supreme head of Church of England
1582 24th Pope Gregory XIII announced the Gregorian calendar 1587 1st Queen Elizabeth signs death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots
1678 18th John Bunyan publishes first part of The Pilgrim's Progress 1784 28th John Wesley established rules and regulations of Methodism
1848 26th Marx and Engles publish the Communist Manifesto 1910 19th First Manchester United game at Old Trafford-lost 4-3 to Liverpool 1943 2nd Battle of Stalingrad ends 1952 6th Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne 1953 5th End of sweets and chocolate rationing
1958 6th Munich air disaster
1979 18th Antiques Roadshow first broadcast 1983 8th Racehorse Shergar kidnapped
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Ladies...
If you're at a loose end on a Thursday morn And you wander down Church Lane And you hear the click of needles amid the bird refrain, Don't ignore that 'music' come and see what's going on For hidden in the Kempe Room, there's a happy ladies throng! I took the plunge in March last year and joined this ladies Troupe Where light refreshment is on tap, in this growing Sewing Group. There's giggles from Ann's corner while Glenys makes the tea, Then Sue calls us all to order above the repartee. We each have different talents but for completion we all strive We're a jolly, happy ladies group and socially we thrive. Sometimes we feast on yummy cake as we did on Mary's day; Or go out for a social at a pub, tea room or cafe. It started with a quilt, feted in the magazine, Appliquéd and embroidered, it made a marvellous scene. Now it's had its Facebook moment and been christened by the Tots. Next came concertina caterpillars, hungry for a box (And what joy they brought when they popped out last year on Christmas Day!) We then got high on lavender making pillows and sachets. Then the festive season was upon us and we came winding down- Shoe boxes long forgotten as Nativity hit town. A Shepherd to each family for being one day hosts, But making sandbag poppies was the task I liked the most. Now February's upon us we're sewing fish tails with devotion For children's fabric ponchos they'll wear without Commotion! Though tasks may stretch and challenge us, steadfast we all remain We're not bound up in the maxim of 'Rip it Up and Start again.' And as we share, and laugh and exchange our sewing thrills We're glad we have this sewing group to expand on all our skills. Sharon Forsdyke
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Upton Community Hall Church Spring Clean
The hall is available to hire for Saturday 14th February children’s parties, public and 10.00am private meetings , workshops etc. Come along and help us There is availability most mornings spring clean and tidy up the for regular activities to take place. church. For more information and to make Please bring extendable poles a booking please contact the and feather dusters! Parish Office.
Night Church
As well as being the spot for At the January ACF meeting in Town Crier announcements, The the Community Hall, Jamie Cross in Chester has always been Edwards shared his experiences a meeting place for people. But and stories volunteering with how many of us are aware of the Night Church. Night Church that operates from St Peter's Church a few steps 'We are here to plant seeds, not above this busy junction? plough a field. Some people are just passing through, but we have It came as quite a surprise to regulars. We also work closely learn that Chester was among the with the street pastors.' first cities to establish a Night
Church. Between 50 and 150 Night Church is open on the 2nd people are welcomed into the and 4th Saturday of the month church where they are offered from 9.30pm to 2am and on free refreshments, a prayer space other dates and times such as or a chat with volunteers. during race days. The
organisation relies totally on Night Church has been going donations for its work. More since 2011 and seeks to be a information can be found place of welcome, safety, at www.nightchurchchester.org. hospitality and spirituality.
Thank you to all at Holy Ascension
From Richard and Mary Adderley
Please accept our sincere thanks to you all for the cards, phone calls and enquiries you made during Richard’s recent illness and absence from church. We are particularly grateful for the support given to Mary by so many members of the church during what was, for her, a very worrying time.
Lent Study Group Monday 1.30-2.30pm Parish Choir Rehearsal Every Tuesday Tuesday (Last) 2.30pm Film Cub From 24th February Wednesday 7.15-9.15pm Upton Community Choir until th 11 February After service Caring & Sharing Lunch Tuesday 31st March (Last) 3.00pm Wednesday Singers 7.30pm Thursday 10.00am –Noon Sewing Group Kempe Room Saturday 9.30am Parish Prayers All welcome 10.00am- Noon Church open
The next PCC Monday 10.15-10.45am Gentle Music for Babies meeting is on 11.15-11.45am Toddlers Music Time Tuesday 3rd February Tuesday 1.15pm Sunshine Tots 7.30pm Term Time (Community Hall) Kempe Room 6.00-7.00pm Junior Choir
BACKFORD, MOLLINGTON & DISTRICT ASSOCIATION LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. OF CHURCH Wednesday 4th February 2015 FELLOWSHIPS 7.30pm Community Hall Ian Boumphry Monday 16th February 7.30pm “Yesterday’s Wirral” ‘The Liturgical Year’ using old photographs and pictures Christina Westwell Wednesday 4th March 2015 Non-members are very welcome Mark Bevan UPTON VILLAGE WI “White Mischief and the Vale Royal Cheshire County Sports Club Legacy.” Plas Newton Lane Backford & Mollington Village Hall Thursday 5th February All are welcome, non-members £3.00. 7.30pm for 8.00pm Start Enquiries to John Hess (390098) ‘Stained Glass’ or Ann Marie Curtis (851717). An insight into the art of Stained Glass Visitors always welcome THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Women’s Section, Heath Road UPTON CROSS WI Village Hall Tuesday 17th February 8.00pm Wednesday 11th February 7.30pm Mr Ron Cannon Zoya Zuvcenko ‘Speaker for the Homeless’ ‘Matters of the Mind’ Visitors Welcome Confidence building in adults £1.50 including Tea/Coffee Visitors Welcome £4
st Sunday 1 8.00am Holy Communion Vicar - Revd David Sayle 9.00am Choral Eucharist Office 383518 10.30am All Age Worship Home 381181 th Wednesday 4 10.15am Holy Communion th Parochial Readers Sunday 8 8.00am Holy Communion Barbara Capstick 380299 9.00am Choral Eucharist Reader Emeritus 10.30am All Age Worship Chris Reeve 343061 4.30pm Messy Church Wednesday 11th 10.15am Holy Communion PCC Secretary Sunday 15th 8.00am Holy Communion Margaret Whaley 9.00am Choral Eucharist [email protected]
10.30am All Age Worship PCC Treasurer th Wednesday 18 10.15am Holy Communion William Wheldon 380757 Ash Wednesday 6.00pm Holy Communion 8.00am Holy Communion Community & Church Musician Sunday 22nd 9.00am Choral Eucharist Clare Newbould 01352 840046 10.30am All Age Communion th Electoral Roll Secretary Wednesday 25 10.15am Holy Communion Mark Burgess 380340
Sunshine Tots Alison Ireland 380730 [email protected]
Group Scout Leader Community Hall, Demage Lane, Upton, CH2 1EL John Wolfendale 380389
Opening hours Thursday 10.00am – 2.00pm Guides District Commissioner
Gill Goynes 310000 Parish Secretary Sarah Dutton 383518 [email protected] Church Fellowship Leaders Barbara Capstick 380299 Views expressed in this magazine are not Margaret Brizell 381404 necessarily those of the Editorial Team, the Clergy, the Parochial Church Council, or of Foundation Governors any authoritative body of the Church of Upton Heath C of E School Geoffrey Townsend 380564 England. Graeme White 312753
Upton Community Music
Monday 10.15-10.45am Gentle Music for Babies 11.15-11.45am Toddlers Music Time £2.00 per session
Tuesday (Term Time) 6.00-7.00pm A choir for all children who love to sing a wide range of music from pop and rock to songs from musicals and World music.
Wednesday 7.15-9.15pm £2.00 per session Open to all who love to sing (No audition, no pressure.)
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All community activities take place in the Kempe Room, Holy Ascension Church, Church Lane, Upton. CH2 1DJ.