NOVEMBER 2012 70p CROSTHWAITE CARTMEL FELL CROOK TWO VALLEYS PARISH NEWS HELSINGTON WINSTER UNDERBARROW WITHERSLACK www.crosthwaiteandlyth.co.uk/twovalleys.html 1 Church Services for NOVEMBER 2012 Thursday 1st November 9.30am Holy Communion in St. Mary’s, Crosthwaite 4th November The 22nd Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Cartmel Fell Matins (BCP) Mr. Julian Lambton 9.30am Helsington Holy Communion (CW) Rev. Matt Allen 9.30am Underbarrow Holy Communion (BCP) Canon Michael Middleton 9.30am Witherslack Holy Communion (CW) Ven. Colin Hill 11.00am Crook Holy Communion (CW) Rev. Brian Crowe & Stephen Bell 11.00am Winster Holy Communion (BCP) Rev. Anthony Clegg 6.30pm Crosthwaite All Souls’ Service Rev. Brian Crowe 11th November The 23rd Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Cartmel Fell Remembrance Service Rev. Michael Woodcock 9.30am Helsington Remembrance Service Mrs. Maureen Stevens 9.30am Underbarrow Remembrance Service Rev. Brian Crowe 9.30am Witherslack Remembrance Service Rev. Michelle Woodcock 11.00am Crook Remembrance Service Rev. Brian Crowe & Tony Fitch 10.50am Winster Remembrance Service Rev. Michelle Woodcock 10.50am Crosthwaite Remembrance Service Rev. Michael Woodcock 18 th November The 24th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Cartmel Fell Holy Communion (BCP) Rev. Michelle Woodcock 9.30am Helsington Holy Communion (CW) Rev. Ron Rutter 9.30am Underbarrow Holy Communion (CW) Rev. Bob Dew 9.30am Witherslack Holy Communion (BCP) Rev. Michael Woodcock 11.00am Crook Morning Worship (BCP) Reg & Elaine Bradby 11.00am Winster Holy Communion (BCP) Rev. Michael Woodcock 11.00am Crosthwaite Family Service Rev. Michelle Woodcock 25th November The Last Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Cartmel Fell Holy Communion (BCP) Rev. Michelle Woodcock 9.30am Helsington Morning Worship (CW) Rev. Matt Allen 11.00am Underbarrow Holy Communion (CW) Rev. Brian Crowe 11.00am Crook Morning Worship (CW) Rev. Brian Crowe & Hilary Fitch 11.00am Winster Matins (BCP) Mr. Roger Bingham 11.00am Crosthwaite Holy Communion (CW) Rev. Michelle Woodcock 4.00pm Witherslack Evensong (BCP) Rev. Michelle Woodcock Tuesday 27th November 8.00pm Sung Compline in St. Anthony’s, Cartmel Fell 2 A LETTER FROM MICHAMICHAELEL WOODCOCK What is it that makes anyone distinctly christian? One often hears people remarking on how so-and-so “is such a good person, a very christian person”. This seems to imply that being christian is just about being good. But an atheist can equally be good and so can a muslim or a hindu, a sikh or a buddhist. So being christian cannot just be about being “a good person”. There must be something else which makes the christian different to a good atheist or a good sikh. The word Christian means being a follower of Christ; following his teachings and example, and accepting him as being God-incarnate and the one who saves us. Following his teaching and example leads us to look at the kind of values Jesus Christ espouses. It is these values which will mark us out as distinctively Christian and they number among the following: Reverence, Wisdom, Thankfulness, Humility, Endurance, Service, Compassion, Trust, Peace, Forgiveness, Justice, Hope, Creation . Now you could say that some of these values will be held equally by the atheist or the buddhist and that would be true; there are many values we share with good people from all backgrounds in the world. However, many of these Christian values are rooted in our relationship with Christ himself. We follow a God who, in human form, came to serve those around him; demonstrating great humility and compassion. It is these particular examples by Christ that Christians try to emulate . Thankfulness is a value we can only truly express if we are conscious of the One to whom we are thankful; an atheist would have no-one or nothing to thank. Forgiveness is clearly a distinctive Christian value as we understand, first of all, our need for forgiveness and secondly where we can find that forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Justice is also powerfully displayed in Christ as on more than one occasion he sought to establish fairness, justice, and equality in his relationships and in his model of society; the Kingdom of God. It is worth pondering these Christian values listed above. How might we understand them more deeply? How might we manifest them in our own lives? Yours in friendship, Baptism 14 th October Emilia Jessica Kate Saunders at Holy Trinity, Winster Wedding 6th October Jonathan Spencer & Lauren Ashworth at St. Mary’s, Crosthwaite 3 Derek Cleasby Derek was born at High Wray on the 19 th October 1936. He moved to Burblethwaite Farm, Cartmel Fell whilst still a baby, and later attended Cartmel Fell School. He then went on to Backbarrow secondary school, travelling daily by Battersby Bus. His trading abilities started from an early age, as in the Cleasby family they used to collect rosehips and with his share of the proceeds he bought his first calf, which he named Burblethwaite Rose. On leaving school Derek gained great experience from working on several farms in the val- ley, his last employer was Joe Walker of Michael Yeat Farm at the Row—they got up to all sorts of amusing antics. It was through his great friendship with Joe, who was good friends with Mr Argyles, that they ensured the tenancy of Little Moss Side. While there not only did he farm but also had a milk round serving Crosthwaite and surrounding areas. In the 1970s Derek started dealing in sheep, firstly just a couple of hundred a week, but over the years hundreds of thousands passed through his hands, latterly mainly dealing in cows. Derek was a well know character in all the auction marts and was always quite vocal. If something needed saying, he would say it. Fashion was not one of his strong points. He never tied his bootlaces up and very rarely wore a jacket! Derek had his first heart attack in the late 1980’s and from there his health slowly went down hill. He had a couple more heart attacks and suffered from breathing difficulties in the last 5 years, but not once did he lie in bed and feel sorry for himself. He was even trading to the very end and on 31 st August he had taken cattle to Lancaster and gone onto Kendal to collect some lambs to bring home to moss side. This is where he had a fatal heart attack after unloading them and passed away in the railing field with sheep, cattle and his family around him. He was chairman of the Moss Roads for several years and never wanted to live anywhere else but the Lyth Valley. He could not have written a better ending to his life himself. A THANK YOU… So many of you were kind enough to send letters and beautiful cards to me and my family when Rodney died. There were just too many for me to answer individually, so please accept my heartfelt thanks to you all for your thoughtful words of condolence. They have been much appreciated. Margaret Sale In remembrance of Rodney, the Bell Ringers from St. Mary’s would like to buy a wooden bench to be situated outside the bell tower. St. Mary’s PCC will make a con- tribution towards the costs and hopes that other members of our congregation will also want to make a contribution. If you do, please contact Mary Harkness on 015395 68223. Thank you. 4 Holy Days in November 1 All Saints’ Day - Principal Feast 2 Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) - Lesser Festival 3 Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith, 1600 - Lesser Festival 7 Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739 - Lesser Festival 8 The Saints and Martyrs of England - Lesser Festival 10 Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher of the Faith, 461 - Lesser Festival 11 Martin, Bishop of Tours, c.397 - Lesser Festival 13 Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine, 1836 - Lesser Festival 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the Church, 1093 - Lesser Festival 17 Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 - Lesser Festival 18 Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231 - Lesser Festival 19 Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 - Lesser Festival 20 Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870 - Lesser Festival 23 Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c.100 - Lesser Festival 29 Day of Intercession and Thanksgiving for the Missionary Work of the Church - Lesser Festival 30 Andrew the Apostle - Festival Just to let people know that if they have any concerns or want to report any crime or suspicious persons/vehicles/activity they can ring the police non emergency number 101. In an emer- gency the normal 999 number applies. Jessica Bullock and Jayne Park cover the South Westmorland area and can be contacted direct at [email protected] or [email protected] or by ringing the 101 number. They will respond to emails when in the office so please be aware this would not generate an immediate response. Jessica and Jayne are more than happy to come along to any local groups/meetings/coffee mornings to meet residents and offer crime prevention advice. Please don't hesitate to get in touch. TWO VALLEYS NEWS ADVERTISING RENEWAL To all who advertise in our Two Valleys Parish News we say “ Thank you “ for your support during the past year. If you would like to renew your advertisement for 2013 w ith or without alteration, or if you would like to advertise for the first time, then please contact : The Advertising Manager, Matthew Dobson ASPEN, Crosthwaite LA8 8BS Tel: 015395 68849 Email: [email protected] By no later than 30 th November 2012 5 CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults None of us need reminding of some of the dreadful and distressing things that can happen to children who are taken advantage of by adults.