THE BOXGROVE BUGL E THE MAGAZINE LINKING CHURCH AND PARISH Boxgrove Priory, The Priory Vicarage, Church Lane, Boxgrove, Chichester, PO18 0ED Phone: +44 (0)1243 774045 ~ Fax: +44 (0)1243 774045 ~ www.boxgrovepriory.co.uk June 2017 INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE Who's Who in Boxgrove ................................. 2 Parish Calendar & Intercessions ............... 12 From Fr Ian .............................................................. 3 Recipe - Quiche - Ring the changes! ......... 13 ‘Teaching and Learning’ ................................... 3 Quiet Garden ...................................................... 14 About The Bugle ..................................................... 4 Hospice ‘Make a Will Fortnight’ ............. 16 Boxgrove Parish Council Report - May .. 5 Priory Sunday School ...................................... 16 A letter from The Bishop of Horsham ..... 6 R & R (Reading & Recuperation) ............. 17 The Julian Group .................................................. 6 Christians Against Poverty .......................... 18 The Diocesan Year of the Bible .................... 7 Experience the Gambia (in Boxgrove!) ... 19 Boxgrove WI Report - May ........................... 8 Traffic Calming Initiative - update ........... 20 WSCC Mobile Library ...................................... 8 ‘Find a Treasure, Donate a Treasure’ ... 24 The Priory’s new Churchwardens ............. 9 Forthcoming events in the Priory ............ 25 The Optimistic Gardener ............................. 10 Shooting Incident in Boxgrove (1575!) ........ 26 Answers to May Occasional Crossword ...... 11 Services during the coming months ....... 36 The Priory Church of St Mary & St Blaise is a Registered Charity Nº 1131214 Who’s Who in Boxgrove Priest in Charge Fr Ian Forrester, The Priory Vicarage, Church Lane, Boxgrove, PO18 0ED - 01243 774045 - [email protected] Hon. Assistant Priests Fr David Brecknell, 8 Priory Close - 01243 784841 Fr Victor Cassam, 195 Oving Rd, Chichester - 01243 783998 Churchwardens Mrs Sue Chevis, Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, PO18 0PE - 01243 539836 - [email protected] Mr Christopher Beazley, Warren Farm House, Warren Farm Lane, Chichester, PO19 5RU - 01243 763453 - [email protected] Hon. Treasurer Richard Chevis, Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, PO18 0PE - 01243 539836 - [email protected] Cathedral Link - TBC Priory and St Blaise Centre Bookings and Enquiries - Richard Chevis - Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, PO18 0PE - 01243 539836 [email protected] WSCC Member for Chichester North Jeremy Hunt, 3 Brandy Hole Lane, Chichester PO19 5RL - 0330 2224536 CDC Member for Boxgrove Ward & Chairman, Boxgrove Parish Council - Henry Potter, The White House, The Street, Boxgrove - 01243 527312 Boxgrove CofE Primary School - Mrs Kim Thornton - 01243 773309 - [email protected] Boxgrove Village Hall Bookings and Enquiries - Pat Burton - 01243 788332 Local Police Emergencies 999 or 112 Other matters 0845 60 70 999 or 101 Other useful contact details Citizen’s Advice Consumer Helpline: 0345 404 05 06 Action on Elder Abuse confidential helpline: 080 8808 8141 Action Fraud - national fraud reporting centre: 0300 123 2040 Page 2 From Father Ian I am bemused by much of the so-called political 'debate' that the General Election is generating. In truth, quite a lot of the verbiage is not debate at all but, instead, a series of mantras or repeated assertions. The art of presenting a case for or against something and then, with others, testing its coherence and integrity, is surely an essential element in a healthy political system, just as it is in any serious decision making process. It seems dangerous to move to a confrontational system based on how loud this or that party can shout, and the size of their advertising budget. Listening daily to the Today Programme on Radio 4 I detect yet another problem with the process: time and time again the presenters seem to try and answer their own questions, talking over those who are trying to put forward a case for this or that policy. The listeners are in danger of hearing only the bias of the presenter and not the facts of a matter. In the story of Jesus being judged by Pontius Pilate, Pilate asks 'What is truth?’ Those who look to the Internet, and especially on Social Media sites, will find much that is untruthful, and can fall prey to the malevolent manipulation of others. Jesus, in St John's Gospel, describes himself as 'the Way, the Truth, and the Life'. It is to him, his teaching and his grace, that we must turn. In the gospels we find that Jesus confronts the powers that be, and that he has no time for vested interests, for anything untruthful, or for that which does not protect the vulnerable. As we seek wisdom to make judgements, let us always do so in an earnest attempt to promote the values of the Lord's kingdom, where truth and love have pride of place. Every blessing, TEACHING AND LEARNING All are welcome – just come along WEDNESDAY CLASSES AT 7.30PM IN THE PRIORY 7th June – Outward signs and inward grace 14th June – Walsingham and its shrine of Our Lady 21st June – Believing and behaving Page 3 THE BUGLE Articles on any aspect of Boxgrove news - village or Priory-based - are always most welcome. The Boxgrove Bugle is distributed free of charge to each household within the parish and published on-line; copies are also sent further afield, as well as being available in the Priory for visitors and non-residents of the parish. It has a current print run exceeding 700 copies per month. For the time being, items to be considered for publication should be sent to the Treasurer (see P2) for onward transmission to the Editor. Submission is requested by the 15th day of each month, please, for publication on or around the last Sunday of each month. Alternatively, items clearly marked “Boxgrove Bugle” may be left in the Vicarage postbox. Any other items relating to the Bugle should also be referred to the Treasurer. DATES 2017 Issue Month Copy Deadline Publication Date July 15 June 25 June September 15 August 27 August ADVERTISING RATES 2017 Per 1/8 page: £35.00 per annum ~ £3 per month Please make cheques payable to: “Priory Church of St Mary & St Blaise” Advertisements are accepted in good faith, but no liability is accepted with regard to any services or goods offered howsoever arising. The Boxgrove Bugle is published by Boxgrove Priory Parochial Church Council © and ℗ 2017 and may be read on-line in colour at http://www.boxgrovepriory.co.uk/boxgrove_bugle.html ΩΩΩΩΩΩ After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I want to stay with you." Page 4 BOXGROVE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS MAY 2017 The annual Electors' Meeting took place prior to the PC meeting on 8th of May. This is a short meeting specifically for Electors to have their say on Parish Matters. The Council was criticised to some degree for being reactive rather than 'proactive' as some would like. I believe we are very good at reacting to things that need attending to, but maybe we need to look at stuff we could do without being asked. Personally I'd like to see a couple of inexpensive seats placed on the Common footpaths located with views of maybe the Priory and the Windmill. The formation and progress of the Parish Traffic Calming Group has been unbelievably proactive! Led now by Mr Jim Macdonald, the week of the 7th to 13th of May saw a concerted effort by this Group to engage with the United Nations National 'Go Slow Week'. Measures were taken to encourage motorists to observe the speed and weight restrictions applied to the Villages and the Group are satisfied that it all had a good effect. Whilst out and about, the Members took it upon themselves to tidy the street scene up. Intrusive hedging was cut back, weeds were pulled and swept up, all the signage was cleaned, some with a pressure washer, and a few HGVs were stopped, reminded of the restrictions in place and successfully turned round. These offenders were reported to the proprietor of the Company and I think, to date, this nuisance has ceased. After the election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for the coming year, Mr Jonathan Quarrel representing Seaward Properties outlined the pre-submission plans for the small plot of land in Priors Acre. They wish to build 3 houses on the site, quite pleasing looking houses it was agreed, but great concern was expressed by Council Members regarding the amount of off street parking provided. After more discussion, it was agreed that Seaward's would try and adjust the plan to accommodate 3 off street parking spaces including the Garages for each, and come back to us with revised plans. The application for the Reserved Matters application for the permitted development on Farmland adjacent to Priors Acre was also discussed during the Meeting. Objections Grazing wanted in were agreed concerning the 'bundling' of Boxgrove/Halnaker area all the Social low cost housing at the for two well-mannered horses. southern end of the site adjacent to the A27 with its persistent noise and Excellent pollution. Concern was also raised by the references available. lack of any management plan for the sewage pumping facility and maintenance Tel: 773736 or 07740172309 of the open spaces once the site is complete and the developer is gone! One /continued on Page 7 ... Page 5 Dear Friends, 'Thy Kingdom Come' is a phrase that trips off the tongue of Christians every time they pray the Lord's Prayer. It sums up the purpose of Jesus and of his body, The Church. We exist, with Jesus, to build the Kingdom of God. We do that, in part, by seeking to transform the unjust structures of society and conforming them to the intentions of God. We also do it by sharing our faith, hope and love with others.