The Magazine of Bosham Church and Village April 2020 60p Bosham Life — 1 — April 2020 Tree, Hedge & Garden Services HOLLY REDFORDREDFORD----WILSONWILSON N.P.T.C. QUALIFIED & FULLY ININSUREDSURED 01243 870705 / 07474 872910 Tree Surgery, Stump Grinding & Hedges Fencing, Pressure Washing & Maintenance Member ID 90736 Bosham Life — 2 — April 2020 The Churches of Bosham HOLY TRINITY with ST NICHOLAS Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8LS Vicar: Canon Martin Lane The Vicarage, Bosham Lane, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8HX 01243 573228 email: [email protected] For baptisms, weddings and funerals, please contact: Parish Administrator: Kate Cameron 01243 210242 [email protected] OfLice hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am-12:30pm Sunday Services 8:00am: Holy Communion 9:30am: Sung Eucharist Common Worship Order Two Common Worship Order One Weekday Services Holy Communion is celebrated in the Parish Church at the following times: Thursday ʚHealing Serviceʛ: 6:30pm Saturday: 8:30am and 6:00pm Holy Trinity Church OfLice Holy Trinity Website: ℅ The Vicarage, Bosham Lane, Webmaster: Adrian Mosley 945404 Bosham, Chichester PO18 8HX website: boshamchurch.org.uk Churchwardens email: [email protected] Christine Smee 572295 ‘‘‘Bosham‘Bosham LifeLife’’ magazine The Old Lodge, Funtington, Editors: Priscilla Pendle and Mike Whittle c/o 2 Marcuse Fields 572195 Chichester PO18 9LG Bosham, Chichester PO18 8NA email: [email protected] website: boshamlife.co.uk Laura Ritchie 574959 email: [email protected] 2, Manor Villas, Taylors Lane, Magazine Subscriptions and Distribution Bosham, Chichester PO18 8QQ Diana Beck 572829 email: [email protected] 2 The Holdens Hon Secretary of PCC Bosham, Chichester PO18 8LN Martyn White 583965 email: [email protected] 5 HomeLield Avenue Magazine Advertisement Secretary Bognor Regis PO22 6AN Mike Whittle 572195 email: [email protected] 2 Marcuse Fields Hon Treasurer of PCC Bosham, Chichester PO18 8NA Carol Bishop 574301 email: [email protected] Church Archivist Chequers Green, Chequers Lane, Joan Langhorne 574044 Bosham, Chichester PO18 8EJ BurLield Stables, Bosham Lane email: [email protected] Bosham, Chichester PO18 8HG Parish Safeguarding OfLicer email: [email protected] Caroline Homer St Nicholas Church Hall Bookings email: [email protected] Helen Jelley 572866 Director of Music 36 North Road Ben Lathbury 07919 098869 Bosham, Chichester PO18 8NL email: [email protected] email: [email protected] ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Canon Tom Traherne and Father Sebastian Paul The Presbytery, Cawley Rd, Chichester PO19 1XB 782343 MASS TIMES: 11:00am Every Sunday and 10:00am Every Tuesday Feasts of Obligation: Mass at 7:30pm COPY DEADLINE FOR BOBOSHAMSHAM LIFE: THE 1111thththth OF EACH MONTH Bosham Life — 3 — April 2020 Canon Martin Lane, Vicar of Bosham, writes... Dear Friends, I must say that the world has certainly changed in recent weeks, as it comes to terms with the onslaught of this horrid coronavirus—COVID-19. As I sat in our beautiful church yesterday, all alone, my mind wandered, and I imagined what the historic walls of our church would say if they could speak... Perhaps they would speak of wars, plagues, insurrections, storms, Lloods, kings, knights, peasants, Lisherman, villagers, visitors; then there would be words of hope, love, joy and peace. There would be music, laughter, singing; or tears of joy, and tears of sorrow, of many thoughts and countless prayers. The welcoming hello and Linal farewell. Not to forget grand processions, or a single child running up the aisle. A great peal in celebration, or a sombre mufLled bell. The smell of incense or freshly brewed coffee after morning worship. A smile, or the occasional glare. Of sinners set free or those too burdened to tell, of a choir in full voice, or that still small voice of calm. Oh, if these walls could speak! Ultimately, they are just walls, albeit Line ones, yet what makes them more than this are the countless generations which have inhabited them. The people of God. As Christians it is our faith that unites us at this difLicult time, along with a common purpose. We must remember, Ex Lide fortis , that from faith comes strength. Our faith will sustain us in these coming weeks and months and no doubt it will be tested. Yet we should not be surprised at this, for the scriptures make it clear that we will surely face adversity in life, so we will need to rely upon our faith and one another. As Christians we are never without hope—for we are an ‘Easter people’. We will embrace Easter, in our homes and in our hearts; as we do so we are reminded that God chose to become like us in order to transform the poverty of our nature and give us life—life to the full and welling up to eternity. My brothers and sisters, whatever we face in the coming months, let us not lose sight of the hope of resurrection which is the crowning truth of our faith. There is no person or situation beyond its reach. Be assured of my daily prayers for you all. Martin Cancellations due to COVIDCOVID----19191919 Our original intention was to list those local events which had been postponed or cancelled in response to the pandemic. It now seems that EVERYTHING in the village is cancelled for at least the month of April, and probably longer! The Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church have both said that all events taking place in church should be cancelled, with the exception of funerals and weddings. Please seek advice from the churches. The Editors Bosham Life — 4 — April 2020 Chichester Cathedral CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS Make sure you don’t miss out on booking a ticket for the Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers—a spectacular Lloral celebration which is held every other year. The three day Festival runs from May 28th-30th, and the theme is ‘Realms of Glory’. Over 80 stunning arrangements are produced by volunteer Llower arrangers using in excess of 50,000 Llowers. More than 570 volunteers are involved, including Llower arrangers, community groups and individuals across the Diocese of Chichester working together providing Llower arrangements, visitor information, refreshments and more. As well as the Llower arrangements in the Cathedral and environs, visitors can stroll through the cloisters and Cathedral grounds and visit the Festival Market. There will also be a Llower sale, live music, and delicious refreshments in Café des Fleurs. Internationally renowned sculptor Philip Jackson will be exhibiting his work. All proceeds go to the work of the Cathedral Restoration and Development Trust. Please visit the Cathedral website at www.chichestercathedral.org.uk for details of how to buy tickets and for group bookings. Tickets may also be bought by calling TicketSource on 0333 666 3366 ʚplease note additional fees will apply for phone salesʛ. Image credit: Jim Holden Bosham Life — 5 — April 2020 Nicholas ‘‘‘Nick ’ Langhorne, 1937 ---2020 We are very sorry to have to report the sudden death of Nick Langhorne, a well known and popular resident of Bosham. He made numerous contributions to the life of the village, one of the most visible being the setting up and maintenance of the ‘Bosham Book Box’, a free lending library based on the disused phone box in front of the Catholic Church. More recently, he took over the organisation of ‘Bosham Friends’, which provides local transport for people to attend medical and other appointments. He will be greatly missed by many, both young and old. In view of the current world health situation, a Memorial Service to celebrate his life has been postponed for the time being. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Joan, and all his family. St WilfridWilfrid’’’’ss Hospice OPEN TOURS 2020 The proposed public tours of the hospice have been cancelled, because of the COVIDCOVID----1919 virus outbreak. MOONLIGHT WALK 2020 Revised datedate————SaturdaySaturday September 5th from 10:00pm Be a star for St Wilfrid's Hospice! Join #TeamWilf for a Live- or ten-mile sponsored walk through the night. Walk to remember a loved one, walk for the challenge, walk with family and friends, walk to show you care. stwh.co.uk/moonlightwalk SAHARA DESERT TREK, MOROCCO This is your invitation for adventure on a trek that summits the top of the highest sand dunes in the Sahara—The Chigaga Dunes. You will trek and camp for four days on November 11th-16th 2021, through an ever-changing landscape. Taking on a trek like this can be a spiritual experience for those who wish to walk in memory of someone cared for by St Wilfrid's Hospice. For others it will be the physical challenge that calls to them. Whatever the reason you are drawn to this trek you will be fully supported for the entire journey—from signing up, to fundraising, to the trek itself. LEAP4LOVE TAKES IT TTOO THE NEXT LEVEL IN 2020 For the Lirst time St Wilfrid's is offering a tandem skydive at 15,000 feet next year, offering you a whole minute of free fall experience in which to enjoy the view! “It was a truly amazing experience and I wanted to do it again as soon as I landed!” Rebecca— Leap 4 Love 2019. Sunday July 19th 2020 ʚRegister for your place by Sunday June 21stʛ stwh.co.uk/support-us/events/skydive Bosham Life — 6 — April 2020 Bosham Monday Club Bosham Monday Club ʚBosham’s social club for the over 60sʛ has had another month of fun, friendship and laughter, and we have welcomed some new members to our friendly club! We began with our own version of the team game Blockbusters, which challenged the memory with some easy ʚand not so easy!ʛ general knowledge questions.