THE MAGAZINE OF THE PARISH OF SUNNINGHILL AND SOUTH ASCOT MAY 2021 HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1921 – 2021 THE MAGAZINE Gardening expertise on your doorstep OF THE PARISH OF S UNNINGHILL AND SOUTH ASCOT Call us today Registered Charity No.1135244 • Garden Clearance for a free quote MAY 2021 • Lawn Maintenance • Border Care 01344 626667 • Hedge Cutting 07769 116588 • Garden Design and Planting Plans www.heartandsoilgardening.co.uk IN THIS ISSUE... From the Editor 5 The Minister’s Message 6 Services in the Parish 7 Parish Registers 9 QUALITY PAINTING News from the Parish Council 11 AND DECORATING Poetry Corner 13 A TRUSTED ADVERTISER News from the Beat 15 ★ INTERIOR AND FOR OVER 18 EXTERIOR YEARS Save our Woodland! 17 Girlguiding, Brownies and Scouts 19 ★ INSURANCE WORK ★ FREE Schools’ Pages 22 UNDERTAKEN ESTIMATES Historic Sunninghill 26 COMPETITIVE EXCELLENT A View from the Garden 32 ★ ★ G R Notices 34 O PRICES REFERENCES . A I D Sudoku 43 E M I K 01344 625477 Caption Competition 45 I W / N (mob) Crossword 47 E 07818 670875 R c R A The Directory of Advertisers 49 W e-mail AT [email protected] N 7 CHARTERS WAY, SUNNINGDALE, SL5 9QQ A L Daily Prayers 51 L A : R CITY AND GUILDS REGISTERED The Parish Who’s Who 52 E V FULLY INSURED O C T N O R F Ascot Chiropractic Clinic Improved general health Sandra Garratt D.C. (Palmer USA) PRINTED WITH VEGETABLE-BASED INK and effective pain relief Paul Kobayashi M.Chiro, D.C. by structural corrections Robert Viney M.Chiro, D.C. 8 HERMITAGE PARADE, of musculoskeletal HIGH STREET, ASCOT problems plus tel 01344 874202 rehabilitation www.ascotchiropracticclinic.com 2 3 FROM THE EDITOR... s I write this on April 9th, I have just heard that Prince Philip, the ADuke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99. Married to our Queen, as Princess Elizabeth in 1947, he was unexpectedly thrust into the role of Consort when King George V1 died suddenly in 1952, and his new wife became Queen. I had occasion to photograph him at a couple of functions in the 1990s, once at Frogmore at a community dinner, and once at Englemere on the occasion of his 75th Birthday, and found him to be courteous, friendly and indeed, helpful, in organising those around him for my benefit. His life was Tony Parker one of tremendous service and we shall miss him. Painter and Decorator Talking of longevity, one of our readers has written in to say that the wedding photographs from the QUICK 1950s that we published last month, have reminded her of the RELIABLE fact that her parents, Florrie and Ted Kettle were married in St FULLY INSURED Michael’s Church 96 years ago HONEST & (when the Duke was only 3!). She then goes on to say that all eight K U TRUSTWORTHY . L of their children were also married A Y O R there over the years. After this . W W dreadful year we have all just For general enquiries or W experienced it is good to reflect on free estimates call how life goes on, how “we blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but nought changeth thee”. Tony Parker Let’s hope that the glorious month of May will see society blossom and flourish just as on 07711 318527 the earth gives forth its goodness and beauty after hibernating for the winter. Let’s come out of our hibernation with the same vigorousness as nature does; after all, according to the latest wisdom from David Attenborough, we are part of nature, just as much as the flowers, greenery and small creatures that surround us. A Happy month of May to you all as you vigorously (but carefully!) sally forth into the future. Mike Cross tel 01344 303991 mobile 07737 088423 4 5 THE MINISTER’S MESSAGE SERVICES IN THE PARISH SERVICE AND DUTY MAY We are now back to weekly in person services at both St Michael’s and All Souls churches: o much has been written about Prince Philip over this last month 9:15am and 10:45am at St Michael’s and at 10:30am at All Souls. but through it all the key words that come back time and again We are delighted to be returning to in person worship at both churches, whilst also livestreaming our S worship for those who remain at home. Safety, simplicity and spirituality remain our guiding principles. are ‘service’ and ‘duty’. Not common or popular words in our We encourage the wearing of face coverings unless you have an exemption and are unable yet to offer culture but maybe the time is ripe for their revival. refreshments at the end of services. We will also be adhering to social distancing rules. We will be Both words say something about our relationship to other people. following the latest church guidelines with regards to singing and Holy Communion. Thank you for your Service, by whom we offer to help. Duty, to whom our allegiance is owed. understanding. One indicates self-giving, the other self-sacrifice, one a downward or outward offering, the other an upward obedience. Both suggest a realisation that we are not the WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP centre of the universe and that our own needs do not come first. Challenging indeed. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May So, if we look to follow Prince Philip’s example, the questions that follow are: • Who are we serving? 9:15am FAMILY SERVICE Every Sunday at St Michael’s Church. Join us for our informal, child friendly, 30-minute family service. With lots of interaction, music • To whom do we have a duty? and some space for reflection, discover the joy of worshipping together. The Duke of Edinburgh followed a well established pattern for public and military service, Contact Rev Sarah Mortimer for more info – [email protected] but whilst the claims of crown and country might not sit well with all, this pattern of service and duty can also be seen in the life of Jesus and his call to all humanity. 10:45am TRADITIONAL SERVICE St Michael’s Church – Alternating between Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, we use the traditional liturgy of In one of the most poignant acts of his life and ministry Jesus, who the gospel writer the Book of Common prayer, hymns, prayers, bible readings and sermon to help John clearly identifies as divine, stoops down to wash his disciples feet (John 13:3-5). This sustain us spiritually week by week. NB – on the 30th May, we will join together was as dirty, smelly and menial a job as it sounds. Included in those washed feet were at All Souls for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) from 10:30am. Judas’, who Jesus knew would betray him, and Peter’s, who Jesus knew would desert him. Contact Rev Stephen Johnson for more info – [email protected] Through this significant act of service Jesus declares – ‘Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, 10:30am ALL SOULS WORSHIP We gather each week, using the best of have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.’ (13:14) traditional and contemporary worship, to meet with God through hymns, If you want to live a good life, if you claim to follow Jesus, if you respect the example of readings, preaching and prayer. We use a varied pattern of services with Prince Philip – which dirty, smelly, metaphorical (or literal) feet will you wash? Service is Holy Communion every other week. A warm welcome awaits you. hard and often messy but it is essential for a fulfilled life. Contact Rev Vusi Mabuza for more info – [email protected] Then at his darkest moment, when he knows the cross and death is imminent, Jesus 4pm ASCOT@4 – Ascot@4 intends to connect with our young people (yr5+) and their families as shows where his allegiance lies. Luke’s gospel describes Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, we invite you to explore the adventure of faith together. Contact Rev Tim Norman for more info – praying in anguish, sweating blood (a medical condition called Hematidrosis), and crying out [email protected] for God to change his course. “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” WATCH ONLINE – You can join in all our livestreamed services, either live or catching up at a later date. To watch our content please visit (Lk 22:42). • Our websites – www.ssaparish.org/worship-at-home or www.allsoulsascot.org/worship-with-us Jesus’ primary concern was that God’s will be done, a prayer we echo in the Lord’s prayer. • Our Vimeo channel – www.vimeo.com/ssaparish (We also stream funerals to this page) How much courage does it take to offer that prayer when you have a sense that God’s will • Our Facebook pages – www.facebook.com/ssaparish.org or www.facebook.com/allsoulsacot won’t bring you comfort or peace? Jesus knew that God’s way was tough but that it was UPCOMING EVENTS also good. His outward life of service stems from his upward sense of duty to his heavenly ASCENSION DAY 13th MAY Father. Duty personified to the one to whom all allegiance is owed. So if we want to follow the teachings of Jesus, if we honour the model of Prince Philip – LOOKING AHEAD to whom do we offer duty and allegiance? Is there someone who might know better how to We are greatly looking forward to the return of many of our regular activities and live life than you or I do? events.