August / September 2017 Parish Magazine of St. James the Great, Norton with Meadowhead Christian Fellowship covering Batemoor, Jordanthorpe and Norton Wild Craft Day Community Litter-Pick for Children and Coffee Morning Saturday 9th September Tuesday 1st August 11 - 2 See Page 9 Inside outside St James’ Church, looking for minibeasts! Craft based on what we find! Children of all ages welcome. See Page 5 for details The next Farmers’ Market: 7th October 12-4 pm Details of stalls in the next lnsight. To hire a stall, see Page 14 New Bishop of Sheffield - Page 6 Sheffield Growing Experience - Page 8 1 Useful Phone Numbers Police non-emergency calls 101 Power Cut 105 Medical non-emergency 111 Council Housing 205 3333 South Yorks. Police 0114 219 6905 Council Tax 273 6633 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Housing Repairs 273 5555 Victim Supportline 0808 168 9111 Council Benefits 273 6777 Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 Road Problems 273 4567 NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 Domestic Abuse 0808 808 2241 Citizens Advice 03444 111 444 2 FROM THE RECTOR Dear Friends, I’m sorry to have offended some of you in the last issue of Insight. In general, the Church is best perceived as neutral in terms of party politics. Just as MPs and councillors are bound to work and care for all their constituents or local residents, so the clergy of the Church of England have a responsibility for all their parishioners, whatever their race or gender, whatever their political or religious affiliation. We meet many different people when we mark life’s milestones with the Church’s rites of Baptism and Marriage, and of course with Funerals. In July, I had the special privilege of officiating at the wedding of our son, Peter, and his bride Sarah, whose home church happens to be Bridlington Priory. Not many people know the East Coast resort has such a building; it is the same length as our Cathedral, but is loftier inside, and before the Reformation was twice the size, being the second-biggest church in Yorkshire. It also has a wonderful organ, and Alison and I knew the organist forty years ago, when we were all students in Oxford. The weather also helped to make it a memorable and enjoyable day. Talking of the Reformation, this year is being celebrated as ‘Reformation 500’, as it was on 31st Oct, 1517, that Martin Luther challenged the system of ‘papal indulgences’, by which, it was claimed, people could buy forgiveness for sins. At St James’ we always participate in the Heritage open days in September, so this year the talk on the Saturday afternoon will be entitled: ‘What did the Reformers ever do for us?’ I shall try to demonstrate the changes which were brought about from the mid-sixteenth century onwards, both within a church like ours, and in the parish of Norton as a whole; changes that would lead to a different idea of faith and new opportunities for industry, but also to a terrible Civil War. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer, which has been very pleasant so far. As well as the Holiday Club being organised by our friends at Meadowhead Christian Fellowship, I hope parents will note that on August 1st, St James’ will be hosting a ‘Wild Craft Day’: even if it’s just beetles, not tigers, it should be fun! Yours in Christ, Geoffrey 3 From the Registers HOLY BAPTISM May 14th Iris Laila Eveline, daughter of Mark Andrew & Sarah Lynette WOOLHOUSE. 21st Abel Lee CULLEN, son of Mark Patrick Cullen & Victoria Joanne Lee. Benjamin Christopher HUDSON, son of Christopher R Hudson & Katherine Birch. 28th Matilda Grace, daughter of Nicholas Paul & Paula Louise BARBER. June 25th Aaron Tony George WILD, son of Stephen Wild & Mandy Lee Ellis. Leo, son of James & Suzanne DINWOODIE. CONFIRMATION by Peter, Bishop of Doncaster at Holy Trinity, Millhouses:- 16th May Jemma Louise BRADLEY, Hayley Elizabeth CRUMMETT, Katherine Sarah HUGHES, Andrew John and Claire Rachel TELFORD. HOLY MATRIMONY May 19th Christopher John LEES and Amy Leanne SPENCER. 22ⁿd Peter Michael BASSINDALE and Amy Louise WATKINSON. 27th Michael Paul LITTLECHILD and Naomi Hannah GRIFFITHS. June 10th Thomas Brian HAINES and Michelle Clair WOOD. Andrew Nigel CHURCHILL and Penelope Catherine COOPER. 24th Richard James POOLE and Anna SCHOFIELD. FUNERALS June 14th Lesley YOULE, late of Norton Park Rd, died 28th May, aged 79. (Abbey Lane cemetery.) 26th Grace PALMER of Killamarsh, formerly of Norton Park Rd, died 15th May, aged 96. 4 Sal’s Shoes There are 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. Sal's Shoes is a charity who makes sure that your used, loved (and probably barely worn) outgrown children's shoes are delivered straight from you to those in need. The Chantrey Centre has been a collection point for donations over the Summer Term, and so far has collected over 75 pairs – well done you! However, in order to collect the shoes and send them on to a new home, it costs the charity around £1 per pair. With this in mind, we have set a fundraising target and would welcome any donations. You can donate here: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/katherinewalker1, where you can also gift aid, or in person to me! In addition, we will be holding a Coffee Morning on October 14th 10-11:30 in Church and would love to see you there. Katie Walker Children's 'Wild Craft' An activity session in the Church and Church Yard on the 1st August 11 am - 2 pm. Activities using the space around Church to investigate the wildlife there, and related craft activities in/outside of Church, depending on the weather! This is a free event, but donations are welcome. There will be refreshments for sale, but feel free to bring your sandwiches and have a picnic lunch! You do not need to book, but it would help us gauge numbers if you could show you're coming on our Facebook event. 5 A New Bishop for Sheffield On Thursday 22 June, Pete Wilcox, the Former Dean of Liverpool, was consecrated to serve as the eighth Bishop of Sheffield by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. Bishop Pete will now pay homage to the Queen, acknowledging her as Sovereign and Supreme Governor, during a brief private ceremony at Buckingham Palace over the summer. He will be installed as Bishop of Sheffield at a service due to take place in September 2017 at Sheffield Cathedral. He will then fully start his ministry in the diocese. The Very Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox has been ordained for 30 years and has been Dean of Liverpool since 2012. Between August 2006 and July 2012 he was Canon Chancellor at Lichfield Cathedral, a post which involved oversight of the Cathedral’s work in education and outreach. He is married to the novelist, Catherine Fox and they have two adult sons. Pete is a fan of all ball sports, and follows the fortunes of Newcastle United especially closely. He is the author of three books: Living the Dream (2007), Walking the Walk (2009) and Talking the Talk (2011). From the Press Release for the Diocese of Sheffield OPENING TIMES: Mondays 10 am – 1 pm Wednesdays 10 am – 5 pm Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm Phone: 0114 327 3400 Email: [email protected] 6 Deliverers Required! Harvest Lunch We need people to deliver Insight in Jordanthorpe and Batemoor. Sunday 8 October Would you like to help every This year we are having St James’ 2 months? Harvest Festival as a lunch after the morning service at about 11.30. Please contact Phil Shaddock Tickets £5 Email: [email protected] Details from Tel: 0114 2747562 [email protected] Grenfell Tower Appeal The sale of cakes after the service at St James’ on 25 June raised £403 for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Thanks to all who contributed! TEA DANCE SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2 - 4 pm Come dressed to impress or as you are. ALL WELCOME Tickets £3 Woodseats Methodist Church Holmhirst Road, Sheffield S8 0GU 30 minutes intermission for coffee/tea and biscuits Sponsored by Sheffield 50 Plus Graves Park Forum Dancing is very relaxing so come along and enjoy yourself! Volunteers needed - if you are interested or would like any more info please contact Diana 07786635895 7 SHEFFIELD GROWING EXPERIENCE On the 12 acre site of ‘Sheffield Organic Growers’, Lightwood Lane, which is just off the busy Ring Road, the ‘Sheffield Growing Experience’ is taking root. The aims are to support volunteers with moderate Learning Difficulties (including people with Down’s Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder) in small groups to ‘learn new skills in a real work environment to gain valuable work experience’. They are able to not only learn from the accumulated knowledge and skills of the other growers, but also share tools and other equipment and the odd cup of tea, too. Matt, nearly 17, the supported volunteer I met and who showed me around the site, said he enjoyed ‘the chilled and relaxed’ environment, which produced laughter from other workers who had shown 200 people around the previous day – a hot and humid Sunday – on their ‘Open Day’! Matt has worked there on alternate Mondays since November 2016 – when he was just in time to help harvest the last of the apple crop which was pressed to produce organic apple juice - each of the 400 bottles contains 1.5 Kilos of apples.