B E N E F I C E M A G A Z I N E JULY 2021 ALL SAINTS Grove Road, Fishponds, Bristol www.allsaintsfishponds.co.uk “Come Gather, Come Worship, Come As You Are” ST. MARY’S Manor Road, Fishponds, Bristol Holding Together In Hope www.stmarysfishponds.org.uk 70p
All Saints Church Fishponds DONATE* Please help us to keep the Church, Hall and Grounds safe for safe for this and future use. You can donate in the following way TEXT HQJB01 to 70331 to give £3 HQJB01 to 70970 to give £5 HQJB01 to 70191 to give £10 OR GO TO http://easydonate.org/HQJB01 *Your donation will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme, operating DONATE, a charity registered in England and Wales (1149800) and Scotland (SC045106). In addition to any text donation, you will incur your standard network message charge (based on your service provider rates). *For Terms and Conditions, see www.easydonate.org St. Mary’s Church Fishponds Giving Our church is funded almost entirely by donations and fund raising. We provide several different ways of giving to enable people to give in a way that they are happy with. Some do standing orders and the envelope scheme. For those who don’t carry cash anymore, or who have forgotten their wallet we have a card reader in church which can take card payments including contactless, apple pay and google pay. We are also able to take card payments over the phone. Or you can go to our Website and to the donation page and click on our PayPal link to make a donation. Beavers Monday’s 6.15pm Tel: 0117 958 4164 Contacts for Scouting Groups Cubs Thursday’s 6.45pm East Bristol Partnership Office Co-ordinator Amy Donaldson Tel: 0117 958 6412 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ebpbristol.org.uk 2 Scouts Thursday’s 8.00pm Tel: 078 5452 0595 www.13thbristolscouts.uk You can scan this code bar to take you to the donate site
CONTACTS for the BENEFICE of ALL SAINTS CHURCH & ST. MARY’S CHURCH Vicar Revd. Lizzie Kesteven - Tel: 0117 965 0856 Curate Revd. Janey Hiller - Tel: 0117 239 0625 Ordinand Diane Simms - Tel: 0117 951 8419 Licensed Lay Reader Mark Simms - Tel: 0117 951 8419 Licensed Lay Reader & Permission to Officiate Graham Biddlecombe - Tel: T.B.A. Church Warden Church Warden PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Baptisms Weddings/Funerals Contacts for All Saints Church Elaine Seretny Nigel Heath Chris Whitehead Tam Pearce Helen Whitehead Anita Lavis Safeguarding Officers Helen Whitehead - Tel: 0117 965 4697 Church Warden Mary Ewing Church Warden PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Baptisms Mary Ewing Jenny Macey - Tel: 0117 951 8127 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Contacts for St. Mary’s Church Tel: 0117 382 6324 Pete Walker Matt Timms Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Hannah Gazeley Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Weddings/Funerals Amy Donaldson Email: [email protected] Safeguarding Officers Kate Hancocks & Clare Munoz 3 Email: [email protected] Tel: 0117 902 5257 Tel: 0117 965 2893 Tel: 0117 965 4697 Tel: 078 0098 7672 Tel: 0117 965 4697 Tel: 0117 307 9117
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Tony Horsfall from Parish Pump Website considers the challenge of change Time for a change I have had my walking boots for a few years now, and they have been faithful companions. We have walked many miles together during that time, on my daily walks as well as on holiday. They are partly responsible for my physical recovery after Covid-19, so they have a place in my heart. They fit me very well, and we have adjusted to one another. But they are very thin now on the soles and heels, and it is reluctantly time for a change. So, one recent Saturday I bought a new pair. They are clean and smart, and fully waterproof. The soles are strong and new. There are no signs of wear and tear. But I know that change is never easy. They will take some time to wear in. They may rub and I may get a blister or two. Occasionally I will long for my old boots, and wonder, ‘Did I make a mistake?’ Hopefully, they will become as much a part of me as my old ones as we tread the miles together. But there is always a risk with something new, Isn’t there? Change is never easy in whatever form it comes. But change is inevitable because life does not stand still, and we have to keep adjusting and adapting and being open to fresh winds of the Spirit. Never more so than in these present, troublesome days. Strangely enough as I have been meditating on this, my reading this morning (Isaiah 9) contained a reference to ‘Every warrior’s boot used in battle … will be destined for burning (v5).’ Oh dear. I’m sure like me, warriors were fond of their boots too and found it hard to part with them. 5
READINGS FOR JULY 4th Fifth Sunday after Trinity (Green) 2 Corinthians 12: 2 - 10: Mark 6: 1 - 13. 11th Sixth Sunday after Trinity (Green) Ephesians 1: 3 - 14; Mark 6: 14 - 29. 18th Seventh Sunday after Trinity (Green) Ephesians 2: 11 - end; Mark 6: 30 - 34, 53 - end. 25th Eighth Sunday after Trinity (Green) Ephesians 3: 14 - end; John 6: 1 - 21. 1st August Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Green) Ephesians 4: 1 - 16; John 6: 24 - 35. SPECIAL DATE - Sunday 4th July @ Bristol Cathedral A very special day for Diane Simms, as after 2 years of studying and writing essays will be ordained a Deacon by the Bishop of Bristol, Rt Revd Vivienne Faull. Diane will be an Assistant Curate to the Benefice of All Saints Church & St. Mary’s Church, Fishponds. Please pray for Diane and all who are being ordained on this, their special day. Praying the God will bless you Diane as you begin your ministry as a deacon May the Holy Spirit shine brightly in you as you serve the community of God’s people. 6
SUNDAY 4th JULY Celebration Tea 5.00pm at St. Mary’s To celebrate Diane Simms Ordination as Deacon followed at 6.00pm with a Holy Communion Service SUNDAY 18th JULY Outdoor Celebration of Children with Holy Communion 10.30am All Saints Church Grounds JULY PRAYERS ✤We continue to pray for our country and its struggle to contain/ manage the Covid pandemic. Please sustain us, in what is hopefully the last stage of the lockdown, and continue to sustain us if this is further prolonged. ✤We pray for all who engaged in the entertainment, hospitality and airport sectors of our economy, asking that support might continue, so jobs do no permanently disappear. ✤We pray for our friends in the benefice who may have been feeling very isolated. Help us to keep both our eyes, and ears open to the quiet voice calling for help. ✤We continue to remember those parts of the world where there is a shortage of vaccine, and remember that, until all are protected, none are protected. We give thanks for for the billion doses of vaccine, made available by the G7 nations, in support of common humanity, ✤We pray for the Make Lunch and activities taking place at All Saints during the school summer holidays. ✤ Lastly we pray for Diane Simms, being ordained as Benefice Deacon on 4th July, and bless her in the ministry with us all. Pray for Sharon Gleed, as she ends her pastoral placement with the benefice, and ask that God would bless her in the next phase of her ordination training and we continue to remember Sarah Heywood, formerly of All Saints, as she ends her first year of training at Trinity College. 7
OUR CHURCH DOORS ARE OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER You are very welcome to go along to ALL SAINTS CHURCH on a Wednesday, 10am - 11am or ST. MARY’S on a Thursday, 10am - 11am There is also a service of Holy Communion We ask, when entering the church, to wear face covering if possible and to follow the guide lines once inside. Celebrating 200 Years with St Marys It is hard to believe but 200 years ago a small chapel was opened on the site of St Marys Church to serve the tiny hamlet of Fishponds. It was at that point part of the large Parish Church of Stapleton. It was called the Trinity Chapel (1821). Fishponds continued to grow around the small chapel and the church yard and this small chapel was then extended and added to and became St Marys in 1869. So this year in 2021 we celebrate the Bi Centennial of St Marys (Trinity Chapel) It has been a place of Christian worship in Fishponds, one that has seen baptisms, festivals, harvests, weddings and burials for 200 years. This is a place that speaks of both our deep connections to people of the past, but also is a chance to celebrate with this community today and to look forward to what might be the future of this church in Fishponds. On the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of September 2021 we will have a programme of an exhibition, tours, music, recitals, cream teas, colouring competitions and worship. We would love you to join us, celebrate with us. Save the date in your diaries. 8
If you have any old photographs of St Marys then we would love to see them and scan them so they could form part of our exhibition. Please contact Mary Ewing or speak with Lizzie Kesteven so we can let you know how to join in in this way. MAKE LUNCH SUMMER CAFÉ at ALL SAINTS We are planning an exciting initiative at All Saints, Fishponds this year. We will be setting up a Summer Café in our Halls during the school holidays. The aim is to provide a substantial meal for families during the summer break. To take place every Tuesday and Thursday on these dates:July 27th, 29th, August 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th. Each session will run from 3.00am - 7.00pm. Our target group is pupils on Free School meals in the local community, including students at Chester Park, Fishponds Academy and Bristol Met. The age range is 5-16 years plus siblings, parents and carers. We have a catering officer who will coordinate the supply and preparation of the meals. We want to provide a welcoming atmosphere, with some children’s activities such as games and crafts, and the chance for adults to relax. 9
There will be no charge for any of the sessions, thanks to generous grants from the Bristol Diocese and Bristol City Council Community Funds. We are looking for volunteers to help at these sessions. Skills needed are : Setting up and clearing away, welcoming, assisting in preparation of meals, organising children’s activities and games. Volunteers can opt for any of the sessions listed. If you can help out with a couple or more sessions, you would be welcomed. There is no requirement to attend every session. We will organise the usual DBS safety checks for all volunteers. If you are able to help in any way, please get in touch. Rev Lizzie Kesteven Tel: 0117 9650865 / Mob: 07973917720 John Waldren, volunteer coordinator Email: [email protected] Tel: 0117 9563208 / Mob: 07970970436 Filling the Holiday Hunger Gap For young people from year 7 and upwards. To meet, to talk, learn, pray and have fun together. 1st Sunday of the Month 7.15pm For information contact Nigel on 0117 965 2893 or Revd. Lizzie 10
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COFFEE BREAK TIME (Answers on page 26) ACROSS 1. Sent out three times on a reconnaissance mission from Noah’s ark (Genesis 8:8–12) (4) 3. ‘The vilest — who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives’ (8) 9. Described by the 19th-century MP Sir Wilfred Lawson as ‘the Devil in solution’ (7) 10. ‘Whoever — his life for my sake will find it’ (Matthew 10:39) (5) 11. King of Gezer (Joshua 10:33) (5) 12.Gideon’s home town (Judges 6:11) (6) 14.The area under the jurisdiction of a primate, for example, Canterbury, York (13) 17.To him God promised that David would be king (1 Chronicles 11:3) (6) 12
19.A descendant of Aaron who was not allowed to offer food to God (Leviticus 21:20) (5) 22. ‘If any of you — wisdom, he should ask God’ (James 1:5) (5) 23. I gain me (anag.) (7) 24.Relating to the armed forces (1 Chronicles 5:18) (8) 25.Title given to 2 Down (abbrev.) (4) DOWN 1. Greek coins (Acts 19:19) (8) 2. Church of England incumbent (5) 4. What Epaphroditus was to Paul (Philippians 2:25) (6-7) 5. Mother of David’s sixth son (2 Samuel 3:5) (5) 6. ‘We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in — ’ (2 Corinthians 4:8) (7) 7. It destroys treasures on earth (Matthew 6:19) (4) 8. It threatened Paul in Jerusalem (Acts 21:35) (3,3) 13.Well-known Reference Bible that espoused dispensationalism (8) 15.Where the choir sits in a parish church (7) 16.Real do (anag.) (6) 18. ‘Martha, Martha... you are worried and — about many things’ (Luke 10:41) (5) 20. ‘One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day — ’ (Romans 14:5) (5) 21.A place with twelve springs and 70 palm trees where the Israelites camped (Exodus 15:27) (4) CHURCHYARD GARDENING GROUP at ST. MARY’S Every Monday from10am till 12noon A group meet up to do a spot of gardening and tidying up in the grounds. You are very welcome to come along and join us, but please bring your own refreshments and to social distance when gardening. 13
All Saints Services and 4th DUTY TIME 8.00am Services 10.30am 8.00am Wardens Readers Prayers Parish Street 10.30am N. Heath / D. Williams 1st lesson A. Lavis Quarry Way St Mary’s Services 4th DUTY TIME 10.00am Services 5.00pm 6.00pm Benefice Celebration Tea Holy Communion Revd Lizzie & Revd Diane Mondays - 8.15am. Zoom Morning Prayer Log on details please email: [email protected] 14 - 4th Sunday after Trinity - Holy Communion Revd Janey - - N. Heath / S. Cook - S. Cook Redhill Close 11th 5th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion With Revd Janey Revd Lizzie 4th Sunday after Trinity - 11th 5th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Revd Lizzie
18th TIME 8.00am 10.30am 8.00am Duty Rota for July 25th 6th Sunday after Trinity - Outdoors Celebration of Children with Holy Communion - 10.30am N. Heath / G. Smith T. B. A. Redhill Drive 18th TIME 10.00am 6.30pm 6th Sunday after Trinity - Evensong Revd Lizzie 7th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Revd Janey - S. Cook / D. Williams - D. Williams Ridgeway Parade for July 25th 7th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Revd Lizzie & Mark - Wednesdays - 9.00am Celtic Morning Prayer at All Saints All welcome 15 1st August 8th Sunday afterTrinity - Holy Communion Revd Lizzie & Revd Diane - C. Powell Ridgeway Road 1st August 8th Sunday after Trinity - Holy Communion Revd Janey, Revd Lizzie & Diane Deacon
kitchens Bathrooms Wetrooms loft conversations From concept to completion for all aspects of home build & renovation [email protected] 07748 397329 local family business J. B. LANDSCAPES General Build and Maintenance James Bufton Qualified Landscaper Tel: 0117 939 1316 Mob: 07792 097 234 [email protected] www.jblandscapesbristol.co.uk A family run business. 16 Nick Tuftnell Counsellor Fully qualified BACP registered and based locally 07988 136267 tangate-counselling.co.uk [email protected]
FOR SALE Church Notices that didn’t quite come out right…. 1 x Silver Grey Zero Sport Mobility Scooter; it is 5 years old; in good condition and had been recently checked over by a mobility scooter engineer. The price is £450.00 which includes all accessories such as lights and mirrors, manual and charger. If interested, please contact Wendy Heath on 0117 9393676. The minister is going on holiday next Saturday. Could all missionary boxes be handed into the vicarage by Friday evening, at the latest. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ladies, when you have emptied the teapot, please stand upside down in the sink. SATURDAY LUNCHES @ St. Marys Church Serving light lunches from the main door of the Church on the following Saturdays, 10th & 24th July, 12noon - 2pm Please remember to observe social distancing Smile Lines A Sunday School teacher asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem. A small child replied: “They couldn’t get a baby-sitter.” …just humour him - he’s hoping it’ll help him reach the young people in his dioceses.. 17
14th Fishponds Horticultural Show Saturday 14th August 2021 2pm The Beechwood Club, Beechwood Rd. Fishponds Classes include: Flowers, fruit, vegetables, cookery, crafts & photography, Children’s classes. Light Refreshments, Raffle, Competitions. Admission: £1 Adults - Under 16’s free! Schedules and entry forms available from various outlets including ‘The Pet Shop’, ‘Elmwood Nurseries’, Fishponds Library, Via our website: www.activatefishponds.co.uk (events/horticultural show) or phone 0117 9650442. 18
Here is just a sample of what is in some of the classes, so that you can start planning what you can put into this show. FLOWERS & PLANTS One single Rose - Three stems of one variety of Dahlias - Six Carnations - A vase of contrasting foliage - One Cactus etc. VEGETABLES Three Potatoes - Three Onions - Eight Cherry / small tomatoes - Two Courgettes - Three Leeks - Longest Runner Bean etc. FRUIT Three Dessert Apples - Plate of Soft Fruit, one variety with stems etc. HERBS Collection of 4 named Herbs displayed in a vase or bunches. FLORAL ART ‘Fiesta Time’ arrangements - An arrangement in an unusual containers. Both of these have restrictions on size PHOTOGRAPHY for ADULTS Action - Wildlife - Flowers - Reflections And for the CHILDREN CLASS Animals - Plants - Transport (Interesting view of any type) - Fishponds (but not from your house or garden) HOME BAKING Dessert - 6 Scones - Sponge Cake - Fruit Cake Quiche - Shortbread etc. PRESERVES Jar of Jam - Marmalade - Lemon Curd - Chutney ART & HANDICRAFTS Water colour - Sketch - Handmade Stuffed Toy - Patchwork - Crochet - Knitting - Cross stitch etc. CHILDREN’S CLASSESThere 3 aged groups for children Pre-School to Year 2, Year 3 - 6 and Year 7+ (up to 16) 1st Age Group A decorated plate - A4 size drawing or painting - Original Design Lego Model on A4 base 2nd Age Group Model of an animal or person from vegetables or fruit - Original design Lego model on a A4 base - Drawing or Painting A4 size 3rd Age Group Original design Lego model on a A4 base - Drawing or Painting A4 size - Model or craft item made by exhibitor (not a kit) Hope this has given you some ideas, you will need to pick up a schedule for the full requirements for your entries and the entry form. Each entry fee you make is 30p if received by 11th August or 50p on the day. Exhibits have to be in between 9.15am to 10.15am on the day. Good luck with your entries. 19
ALL IN THE MONTH OF JUNE 100 years ago, on 1st July 1921 that the Chinese Communist Party was founded. On 30th July 1921 that the hormone insulin was discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best at the University of Toronto. 80 years ago, on 19th July 1941 that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill launched his ‘V for Victory’ campaign. 75 years ago, on 22nd July 1946 that the King David Hotel bombing took place in Jerusalem. The Irgun (a militant right-wing Zionist group) bombed the hotel which housed the British administrative headquarters for Palestine. 91 people were killed. 60 years ago, on 1st July 1961 that Diana, Princess of Wales, was born. (Killed in a car crash in 1997) On 2nd July 1961, that Ernest Hemingway, American novelist and short story writer, died. Winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize in 20 Literature. Best known for For Whom the Bell Tolls, A Farewell to Arms, and The Old Man and the Sea. 40 years ago, on 17th July 1981 that the Humber Bridge, linking Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, was officially opened. It was the world’s longest single-span suspension bridge at that time. Also 40 years ago, on 29th July 1981 that the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. 25 years ago, on 5th July 1996 that the first cloned mammal was born. Dolly the sheep was born at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh. (Died 2003) 15 years ago, on 15th July 2006 that Twitter, the microblogging social network, was launched. 10 years ago, on 23rd July 2011 that Amy Winehouse, British soul/R&B/jazz singer and songwriter died. (Alcohol poisoning, aged 27)
Ivy on your house is not really so bad after all So says the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). In an effort to restore the plant’s reputation, the RHS has been showcasing the species at its flagship garden in Wisley, Surrey. It hopes to set a new trend, and to get people to stop seeing ivy as ‘the enemy.’ At Wisley you can now see 390 varieties of ivy, with a vast array of leaf shapes, sizes and colours. The RHS EASY wants people to see that ivy can be an attractive and even eco-friendly addition to your home. RHS experts say that ivy is a ‘super plant’ that not only has insulating benefits, but also offers habitats for a variety of wildlife, as well as being a food source for birds and pollinators during months of the year when there is very little else for them to eat. SUDOKU PUZZLES (Answers on page 26) MEDIUM 21
HOW CLIMATE CHANGE COULD AFFECT YOUR CUP OF TEA! Now here’s something that will send you straight to your kitchen to put the kettle on: the Great British cup of tea may not taste quite so good in the future. It seems that extreme weather and rising temperatures could lead to inferior leaves in the future, according to Christian Aid. Kenya, the world’s foremost exporter of black tea, is now affected by erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and rising temperatures. India, Sri Lanka and China, also major tea producers, face climate change problems as well. Climate change has been predicted by some as likely to cut production in Kenya’s best tea-making areas by as much as a quarter by 2050. Even areas of only average growing conditions could see production fall by 39 per cent. As one tea farmer in Kenya’s Western Highlands, explained: “We cannot predict seasons anymore. Temperatures are rising, rainfall is erratic, often accompanied by unusual hailstones and longer droughts. If this continues, it will make growing tea much harder.” MONTHLY COFFEE MORNING IS BACK!! Please join us on Saturday 3rd July from 10am to 12noon. We will be putting into place social distancing and ask that when you come into the Church to wear face covering until seated. There will be some seating outside if the weather permits it. Also you are very welcome to bring along your own reusable container for your drinks. Please pop in and pay us a visit, even for 10mins. Looking forward to seeing you. 22
WORD SEARCH Doubting Thomas If you have ever doubted aspects of your Christian faith, St Thomas is the saint for you. His feast day is on 3rd July. Thomas, one of Jesus’ 12 disciples, was deeply devoted, but also very honest whenever he got confused. When Jesus spoke of going to his Father (John 14), Thomas was not afraid to ask Him where His Father was. As for the Resurrection, that really baffled Thomas. He demanded to see the risen Jesus for himself - and touch the wounds in His hands and feet. When Jesus appeared, Thomas’ immediate response was one of worship: “My Lord and my God” (John 20). Thus, Doubting Thomas’ honest doubts, turned to honest faith, have become a reassurance for thousands of us down the centuries who also sometimes doubt Jesus. In Doubting Thomas’ complete affirmation of faith, after meeting the risen, crucified Christ, we can find support for our own faith in Him. Thomas Saint Doubt Faith Feast Honest Confused Father Afraid Where Resurrection Baffled Demanded 23 Risen See Support Touch Wounds Hands Feet Response Worship Lord My God
Green Reflections: biblical inspiration for sustainable living by Martin Hodson and Margot Hodson BRF £8.99 How should we look after the world we inhabit? This book combines scientific and theological wisdom to offer 62 reflections inspired by passages from the Bible in a thoughtful exploration that encourages both reflection and response. Themes include The Wisdom of Trees, Landscapes of Promise and Sharing Resources. The Treasures of English History – witnesses to the history of a nation. By Matthew Byrne, Shire Publications, supported by National Churches Trust, £17.00 This book will be a sheer delight for anyone who enjoys the magnificent artefacts to be found in our metropolitan cathedrals and remote parish churches. The wide range of stunning photographs include 16th century carvings on the choir seats of a village church to iridescent stained glass windows commemorating the Second World War, to ultra-modern art in Liverpool cathedral. It is a rich selection of the best of our national church sculptures, stained-glass windows, church furniture and architecture. Together these artistic treasures trace the changing attitudes towards theology, politics and social life of Britain. If you can’t get out and about this summer as much as you would like, this book will provide you with a ‘virtual’ tour of many beautiful buildings. God’s Treasured Possession – walk in the footsteps of Moses. By Terry Virgo, IVP, £7.99 Do you know how God sees you? Using the story of Moses, Terry Virgo explores how his life as a timid and reluctant foundational leader of God’s people can inform and encourage us in our own Christian walk today. 24
The Lion Storyteller Book of Family Values By Bob Hartman and Krisztina Kallai Nagy, Lion Children’s Books, £14.99 Here is a practical way of considering the moral, spiritual, and cultural values that shape our lives and society. It would be helpful for use within children’s church groups and schools. The book uses a number of engaging stories to encourage children to think and make connections within their own lives. There are optional links to Bible references as well. Colouring Jesus By Flix Gillett, Candle Books, £6.99 Here is a fun activity book for children aged 7 – 9, which offers 14 pages of colourful comic strips telling the key events and verses about Jesus’ life and teaching. The comic strips are provided as colouring activity pages for readers to illustrate in their own way. GUIDING Meet on a Tuesday evening at St. Mary’s Church, Manor Road If you would like to know more about them please email your enquires to [email protected] and he will pass on your details to the leaders of the group. 25
FROM THE EDITOR Well I hope you read that we are having our first Coffee Morning, it will be lovely to be back, even though we have to still social distance, but I think it’s safe to say that we are all use to that now. So hope you will pop in, then if you are early you can then make your way to St. Mary’s Fair for 11am. By the time you have received this magazine we would have had our Summer Fayre so will let you know how that went. Another bit of good news, is the Horticultural Show is still taking place but at a different venue, due to the closure of the Methodist Church/Hall. So hope this is an event that you will show your support by entering or even going along to take a look. Half way through the year, time flies and here I am asking for articles for the August issue. The deadline will be Sunday 11th July. Articles can be emailed to [email protected] or give me a ring on 0117 3079117. Take care and stay safe, Anita ANSWERS TO THIS MONTHS CROSSWORD & SUDOKU’S 26 E A S Y M E D I U M ACROSS: 1 Dove; 3 Offender; 9 Alcohol; 10 Loses; 11 Horam 12 Ophrah; 14 Archbishopric; 17 Samuel; 19 Dwarf; 22 Lacks; 23 Imagine; 24 Military; 25 Revd. DOWN: 1 Drachmas; 2 Vicar; 4 Fellow-soldier; 5 Eglah; 6 Despair; 7 Rust; 8 The mob; 13 Scofield; 15 Chancel; 16 Ordeal; 18 Upset; 20 Alike; 21 Elim.
Roles & Contacts for All Saints Church Parochial Church Council Members Luci Heath Anita Lavis Tam Pearce Mark Simms Diane Simms John Waldren Alison Wren Elisa Williams Chris Whitehead Dave Williams Deanery Synod Representatives Chris Whitehead Tel: 0117 965 4697 Tiny Tots John Waldren Tel: 0117 956 3208 Gift Aid Chris Whitehead Anita Lavis Mike Lavis Vacant Junior Church Lizzie Kesteven Tel: 0117 965 0856 Electoral Roll Helen Whitehead Tel: 0117 965 4697 Tel: 0117 307 9117 Tel: 0117 965 4697 Magazine Editor / Adverts Tel: 0117 307 9117 Hall Booking Secretary Elisa Williams Tel: 079 7395 3445 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Roles & Contacts for St. Marys Church Matt Timms Parochial Church Council Members John Ewing Hannah Gazeley Sam Toogood Director of Music / Choir John Anson Tel: 0117 962 2093 General Enquiries Matt Timms [email protected] 27 Edward Gleed Deanery Synod Representatives Leigh Cooper Wives Group Jean Button Tel: 0117 965 0218 Notes / News / Weekly Sheet Sam Toogood [email protected] Bob Bartlett Andrew Cooper
Do you need somewhere to hold a celebration or meeting? ALL SAINTS COMMUNITY HALL Part of the Parish of All Saints Church Could be your answer It can cater for small or medium size function. Has kitchen facilities, plus adequate on site parking Our rates are very competitive. For details please contact Elisa Tel: 0117 9584164 / 07973 953445 Or visit our web site: www.allsaintsfishponds.co.uk You are very welcome to view before booking. 28
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