Programme of Events and Activities in East Bingham Deanery oneLife:Mission weekend 12th-15th September 2019 The Team Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull Following a degree in English at Durham, Alison White studied Theology at Cranmer Hall, Durham and studied for an MA in Theology through Leeds University. From 1989 to 1993 she served as Durham’s Diocesan Adviser in Local Mission. She then spent 5 years as Director of Mission and Pastoral Studies at Cranmer Hall. She served as Diocesan Director of Ordinands also in Durham Diocese for 2 years and then nationally as part of the Springboard Team for 4 years. On moving to the Diocese of Peterborough she served 5 years as an Adult Education Officer for the Diocese before moving to the North East in 2011, where she was priest-in-charge of Riding Mill in the Diocese of Newcastle and Diocesan Adviser for Spirituality and Spiritual Direction. Alison is married to Bishop Frank White, now an Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of York, and previously Assistant Bishop of Newcastle. Rt Rev’d Mark Ashcroft, Bishop of Bolton Bishop Mark was ordained as a deacon in 1982 and as a priest in 1983. From 1982 to 1985, he served his curacy at St Margaret's Church, Burnage, in the Diocese of Manchester. He spent 1986 to 1996 as a member of the academic staff of St Paul's College, Kapsabet, one of the theological colleges of the Anglican Church of Kenya. He was rector of Christ Church, Harpurhey from 1996 to 2009 and area dean of North Manchester from 2000 to 2006. He has served as Archdeacon of Manchester and Residentiary Canon of Manchester Cathedral since 2009. He was consecrated Bishop of Bolton at York Minster in 2016. Rev’d David Tyler, Assistant Archdeadon, Dorchester and Area Dean, Woodstock Rev’d David is the Rector of Hanborough and Freeland benefice in the Diocese of Oxford as well as Area Dean of Woodstock and Assistant Archdeacon of Dorchester. David says “In my ministry I have had the pleasure of helping a number of people as they have come to faith, both in Leicestershire, where I was curate, and in Oxfordshire. I don't think there is anything more exciting than being with someone as they realise that God is real, that God loves them and that he sent Jesus Christ so that we can all know and love God.” They will be accompanied by Rev’ds Amy Sheridan, Ben Brady and Ben Wilkinson. 2 Wednesday 11th September 2019 WIDMERPOOL: Ticket-only event – contact organiser Wine Tasting Time 7pm Contact Rosemary Garrett, [email protected] Thursday 12th September 2019 RADCLIFFE ON TRENT: Ticket-only event – contact organiser Face 2 Face: A 3-course Chinese meal (excludes dessert) Time 7pm for 7.30 (to end before 10pm) Venue Crystal Lilies, 16 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2AG (0115 933 1993) There is a small car park and some on street parking nearby. However, there are also two car parks off Main Street in the village (NG12 2FD and NG12 2EQ) Cost £16; £5 deposit needed with balance paid at the door Guest Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull Contact Revd. Rachel Mitchell (Curate) 07944 992178 [email protected] 3 WYSALL: Ticket-only event – contact organiser Wysall Fashion Show Hosted by the Church presenting seasonal female clothes from The Little Boutique – promoting local business, using the church in the community and inviting people through the doors. Tickets must be bought beforehand so that we know how many to cater for - plenty of delicious homemade canapes and fizz or elderflower at the fashion show. Time Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start Venue Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Wysall, Nottingham. NG12 5QS Parking on Main Street Cost £15 Guest Rt Rev’d Mark Ashcroft, Bishop of Bolton Contact Anne Stephens 07813283276 [email protected] Jane Powell 07773247628 Friday 13th September 2019 Morning: During the morning, Bishop Mark and Rev’d David will be visiting primary schools and toddler groups across the Deanery to join in singing, story-telling and craft work. In addition ASLOCKTON - All Welcome This Family service will feature songs and readings by Aslockton School students. After the service, Bishop Alison will judge some of the students’ art work and award prizes. The students will then demonstrate their skills in Maypole Dancing followed by a selection of Sea Shanties from the Stormy Weather Boys. Time 10.30 Venue Aslockton Church Guest Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull Contact Rowland Harris, [email protected] 4 Afternoon: Rev’d David will be joining a group of parishioners for lunch while Bishop Mark will be visiting an after-school group where he’ll join in colouring, story-telling, games and prayers on the theme of ‘Joseph the Ruler’. DEANERY-WIDE EVENT AT BUNNY: All Welcome Big Messy Church for all ‘Messy Church’ groups across the Deanery to join in. Come after school and bring a picnic Time 4pm – 6pm Venue Bunny Cost free Guest Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull Contact Rev’d Tom Meyrick, [email protected] KEYWORTH: Contact organiser to pre-register your team Village Quiz Teams of up to six people; tea/coffee & nibbles but bring your own drinks (and glasses) if you like Teams must pre-register by 9 September Time 7.30pm Venue Keyworth Primary School, Nottingham Road, Keyworth Guest Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull Contact Rev’d Tom Meyrick, [email protected] 5 RADCLIFFE ON TRENT: Ticket-only event – contact organiser Grill the Bishop BBQ Men's event with BBQ food and an opportunity to ask a Bishop your difficult questions Time 7.30pm – 10.30pm Venue The Manvers Arms, 50 Main Road, Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2AA. There is ample parking on the vicarage drive on Vicarage Lane. Cost £12.95; £5 deposit in advance and balance at the door Guest Rt Rev’d Mark Ashcroft, Bishop of Bolton Contact Rev’d Ben Evans (Curate), [email protected] 07514 182248 Saturday 14th September 2019 HICKLING: All Welcome Scarecrow Festival Come and chat to Bishop Alison in the Refreshment tent during Hickling’s Scarecrow Festival. Time 10.30 – 12noon Venue Refreshment Tent, Hickling Basin Guest Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull Contact Alex Thomas, [email protected] 6 DEANERY WALK ALONG THE GRANTHAM CANAL: All Welcome but Expressions of Interest required for catering and transport purposes by 1 September. Please Contact the Organisers [email protected] A walk along Grantham Canal from Kinoulton to Cotgrave Time 9.30am –5.30pm (approx.) Venue Start at St Luke's, Main Street, Kinoulton, NG12 3EA, Lunch at Cropwell Bishop Memorial hall, NG12 3BA End at All Saints, Plumtree Road, Cotgrave, NG12 3HT Guest Rev’d David Tyler, Area Dean, Woodstock (breakfast) Rt Rev’d Alison White, Bishop of Hull (lunch) Rt Rev’d Mark Ashcroft, Bishop of Bolton (afternoon tea) What’s The Deanery Walk is open to all ages and abilities, and dogs are happening welcome. We will begin at St. Luke’s Church in Kinoulton with Morning Prayer and breakfast and walk along the canal path through Cropwell Bishop where there will be a stop for lunch and then continue to All Saints Church in Cotgrave for Evening Prayer and Afternoon Tea. People are encouraged to join us for all or part of the walk. As the canal path is very accessible and crosses several roads, there are opportunities for people to join us for however much or little of the walk they can make. There will be a number of pauses along the route for prayer and reflection. Walkers will be given a booklet with all of the details for the day and there will be a ‘treasure hunt’ for any children involved Approximate times 09:30 Breakfast cobs at Kinoulton 10:00 Morning Prayer 10:30 Start of walk 7 11:30 Reflective stop near Owthorpe, Little Retreat Day Spa 12:30 Lunch at Memorial hall Cropwell Bishop with Brownies. 13:20 Reflective thought then set off towards Cotgrave 15:00 Reflective stop in Cotgrave country park 16:00 Evening Prayer and Afternoon tea at All Saints Church, Cotgrave If you are planning to walk the whole way, we suggest you park on the streets around All Saint’s church, Plumtree Rd, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3HT. • A mini-bus will transport people from the church to Kinoulton at 0910 & 0935 and from Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall at 0920. • Minibus will travel from Cropwell Bishop back to Cotgrave at 1330 and will be available if needed from other road crossings. Please bring with you • Water • Packed lunch and nibbles for the road (drinks and cake will be provided at Cropwell Bishop and drinks at Kinoulton and Cotgrave) • Sun block/sun hat if sunny; waterproofs if not. NOTE: The Walk is approximately 8 miles in length along level, well maintained paths and will be taken at a reasonable pace. The last part is through Cotgrave Park. Walking shoes/boots are recommended and the walk is undertaken at the Walker’s own risk. Walkers are asked • to act responsibly • ensure the safety of all members of their party, including children and animals • be fit to safely participate. Dog rules: leads for road crossings, poop bags, water, treats, etc. Contact [email protected] 8 RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT Parish Family BBQ Time 12.30pm – 2.30pm Venue The Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe on Trent Cost £5 per family Guest Rev’d David Tyler, Area Dean, Woodstock What’s An opportunity to invite friends and families to a BBQ in the happening Vicarage garden.