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The Five Parishes News

Serving the villages of Catthorpe, Misterton/Walcote, Shawell,

Stanford-on-Avon, and Swinford

The copy deadline for the September issue is Thursday 22nd August

Please send news items, by the copy date, to: news@avonswift.org.uk

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What’s On - August

1st Whist Drive Swinford Village Hall 25th Swinford Skirts Kilworth House

Theatre

31st Walcote Annual Village Show and

Family Day

31st Soup and Puds

31st Swinford 2000 Party on the Green

Hello!

How would you like to see your

own design on the front of

The Five Parishes News?

How will you be or have you spent

your holiday? We would really like

to know, so why not design a cover

picture to show us and send it to

news@avonswift.org.uk and next

month your design could be printed

on the front of the magazine and

seen in all five parishes!

We really look forward to hearing

from you!

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PARTY ON THE GREEN

Swinford 2000 are hosting their annual party on the

green event on August 31st between 2-6pm

We have two new local singers joining us at the

event this year along with last years Rugby’s got

talent Winner Kieron Taylour, along with a number

of games and stalls.

We would appreciate any help setting up and taking

down of the event along with people to spare an

hour to help manage a stall on the afternoon.

We are also looking for kind donations towards our

tombola; anything you may have please let me

know and we will arrange collection.

Aaron Doyle

07833448261

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING

Swinford 2000 are looking at hosting a Defibrillator

training session later on in the year. We will have

Regional Medical services (last seen at Swinford

2000s Party on the Green) hosting the event.

Anyone interested in attending please let me know -

we’re looking at late September/early October and

maybe another one early next year.

Aaron Doyle

07833448261

SWINFORD VILLAGE HALL WEBSITE

The website is now live and ready to view. The con-

tacts page allows you to book/message the book-

ings clerk and the hire contract, terms and condi-

tions are all available to view. Log on and have a

look.

www.swinfordvillagehall.co.uk is the address to put

in the search address bar!

SAVE THE DATE!

The next meeting of the Swinford Village Hall

committee will be 3rd September at 7.30pm.

Catherine Morrow

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SOUP AND PUD LUNCHES

Same time, same place, same cost on Saturday 31st

August. Never been before? Forgotten the details?

Oh well let me remind you. It all happens in Swin-

ford Village Hall from noon until 2pm and costs £6

per lunch. It will be lovely to see you.

AUCTION OF PROMISES

All Saints' Church, Swinford will be the venue for

another Auction of Promises on Saturday 21st Sep-

tember. If you can donate a ‘Promise’ please contact

Mary (01788 860411) or Carole (01788 860308).

Some ideas - you could promise to do some ironing,

gardening, cook a meal, car washing/valeting, make

a cake, babysitting, dog sitting, painting, a lift to

and from an airport/station ….. the list is endless.

How long you promise is is also important, eg gar-

dening for two hours! Do you work somewhere that

could offer a service? - eg a boiler service or flow-

ers for a special occasion. You can even put a re-

serve price on your promise which will help our

auctioneer to know how much you feel your service

is worth!

Promises are needed by mid September so that en-

tries can be made in the catalogue. For further de-

tails contact Mary/Carole. Thank you.

SWINFORD PANTO 2019

It is not too late to get involved in this year's panto,

Mother Goose. If you wish to be considered for a

part on stage email your details to

secretary@sods.productions. Plus, if you can volun-

teer to help with scenery painting, prop making,

make up applying, ticket selling and any other

backstage/front of house duties we would love to

hear from you too.

Carole Smith

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HOW DO YOU SEE IT??

It might seem to you as though the best of the year

has already gone – the longest day, the hottest

weather, the best barbecues…. I’m sure you know

people who are already saying things like ‘the days

will get shorter now’ and ‘the kids will be back to

school soon’….. Maybe your holiday already

seems like a distant memory! Yet as I sit in the gar-

den today, the sun is shining through the leaves still

on the trees, still green, still beautiful, and I am re-

minded of the words of CS Lewis, engraved on his

memorial tombstone: ‘I believe in Christianity as I

believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I

see it, but because by it I see everything else.’

The way we look at the world is through the lenses

that are part of us – our culture, upbringing, educa-

tion… all have a part to play. For me, the most im-

portant lens I use is my faith in Jesus Christ. It isn’t

brought out on Sundays only. It is part of me; it im-

pacts the choices I make and how I live my life day

to day. It helps me decide what is really important,

what truly matters. The way my faith is expressed

has varied a lot over the years, and is about to

change again!

You will all know that Rev Emma has moved to the

cathedral for a year and also that Rev Dave is mov-

ing on after the summer. Archdeacon Claire Wood

has been helping us find out how we can rise to the

challenge of being 21st century church and under-

stand what God wants us to be involved in for this

time. So what it looks like is this: -

There will always be a clergy person available who

can manage our provision for important life events

like weddings. They will be available some of the

time for Sunday services too, but we will be look-

ing at how we can help more local lay people be

involved in worship for themselves and others. For

example, world-wide in the Church of England,

some 50,000 people now worship on other days

and at different times in what are known as ‘Fresh

Expressions of Church’. And in our own Diocese of

Leicester, these are the words from Bishop Martyn

‘Fresh expressions of church offer us a living

model of what can happen when God’s people are

set free to be leaders in mission, when clergy and

lay work in partnership, with a genuine sharing of

gifts and true mutuality.’

This idea of shared responsibility is being put into

practice here in our area. Leadership provision

around Mission, Vision, Clusters and PCCs will be

led by a new appointment - Stephen March will be

joining us for 3 days a week from September. He

has extensive church leadership experience in rural

areas, and as part of his current role within the Mis-

sion & Ministry department of the diocese, he has

encouraged and supported churches as they rethink

how they work with all those around to see com-

munity grow and flourish where they live.

So, all change!! How do you see it? Is your ‘lens’

making you wish for the past, angry with the pre-

sent, or fearful for the future? Or are you, like me,

excited about the possibilities and the potential for

growth?

Sharon March

The village of Walcote is proud to

announce that its ‘Annual Village

Show & Family Day’ is being held

on

Saturday 31st August.

GROW IT, BAKE IT, ARRANGE IT,

MAKE IT!

COME & JOIN THE FUN

VISIT HISTORIC

MISTERTON CHURCH

tea & cake in the church 2.30 - 4.30pm

Every Saturday afternoon in JULY & AUGUST

Canon Brian Davis revbdavis@aol.com 01858431843

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Avon-Swift Benefice Services Visit our new website: www.avonswift.co.uk

Worship every week: Wednesdays - 9am at South Kilworth: ½ hour simple said Eucharist Thursdays - 5pm at Gilmorton: quiet said service of Evening Prayer

Please note that the Songs of Praise and Family Service Teams are taking a break over the Summer holidays.

These services resume in September.

Sunday 4th August The Seventh Sunday after Trinity [Green]

[Lectionary page 856] Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14; 2:18-23; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover

11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover

Wednesday 7th August 7.30 pm Compline at Shawell

Sunday 11th August The Eighth Sunday after Trinity [Green] [Lectionary page 861] Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; Luke 12:32-40

8.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay

Dawn Matthew 9.30 am Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover

11.00 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay

Dawn Matthew

5.00pm Gilmorton Evening Service for all Sharon March

Sunday 18st August The Ninth Sunday after Trinity [Green]

[Lectionary page 867] Jeremiah 23:23-29; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 9.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay

11.00 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover

4.00pm Shawell All Age Holy Communion Rev’d Dave Hover 4.00pm Misterton Pet Blessing Service Canon Brian Davis

Sunday 25th August The Tenth Sunday after Trinity [Green]

[Lectionary page 871] Isaiah 58:9-14; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 8.30 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Rev’d Dave Hover

9.30 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay

11.00 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover

And into September...

Sunday 1st September The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity [Green] [Lectionary page 876] Proverbs 25:6-7; Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16; Luke 14:1,7-14

9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay

Dawn Matthew 11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay

Dawn Matthew

4.00 pm Peatling Parva Songs of Praise Local Team

Wednesday 4th September

7.30pm Compline at Shawell

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BCP = Traditional language service from the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

CW = Common Worship - contemporary language service

All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-

The Rev’d Dave Hover

Telephone: 0116 277 9900; email revddavehover@gmail.com (usual rest day Friday)

Sharon March (Pioneer Minister)

Telephone: 01858 881212 or 07889 488038; email sharon.march@marchsite.com

Dawn Matthew (Ordinand-in-Training)

Telephone: 07531 841826; email dawnrmatthew@gmail.com (usual rest day Friday)

www.avonswift.co.uk

From the Parish Registers

Baptisms - we welcome into God’s family:

Harvey James Hurst North Kilworth 7th July

Weddings - we wish every blessing on their marriage:

John Picton-Clark and Theresa Richmond Misterton 28th June

Andrew Dunford and Hannah Beighton Kimcote 29th June Daniel Chambers and Hannah Morgan Stanford-on-Avon 6th July

Edward White and Natasha Wenlock Catthorpe 13th July

Aaron Woolman and Zoe Bell North Kilworth 14th July

Funerals - we say farewell and commit to Almighty God:

Carol Broughton Hall aged 69 Gilmorton 1st July Hayward Francis Underhill aged 75 Swinford 5th July

Gordon Brian Paul Swinford 9th July

PIZZA AND PRAYER

Every Sunday evening in August (including the 25th)

from 6pm - 7.30pm we are inviting everybody to join

us to pray for our family of churches.

We will pray at ;

The Rectory

21 Dag Lane

North Kilworth LE17 6HD

Afterwards we will enjoy pizza together.

Sharon and Stephen Marsh

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WALTON BAPTIST CHAPEL

Sundays

Morning worship at 10.45am. Communion on August 11th and September 8th.

Tuesdays

Bible Study September 3rd, 17th, 24th. Prayer meeting on September 10th. Items for prayer are always

welcome. No meetings in August.

Lutterworth Foodbank collection point

Sundays 10.30am to 12noon, Tuesdays 10am to 11am

Children's Community Group

Every Sunday (term time only) from 10am - midday. Everyone welcome for fun, crafts and learning. En-

quiries: torberry@hotmail.co.uk

Special Service

Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday September 15th at 10.45am. All usual items given to Lutterworth

Foodbank

For more information call Gordon Herbert on 01858 880492 or Email: grdnhrbrt@yahoo.co.uk

Come and join us - you will be made most welcome on any occasion

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SWINFORD SKIRTS

At the time of writing this article Swinford Skirts

are looking forward to a summer ramble on Thurs-

day 25th July. Chloe and Bex are kindly arranging

a suitable route for ramblers and dogs along with

light refreshments!

Our planned meeting for August is a trip to the de-

lightful Kilworth House Outdoor Theatre to watch

Cats. The theatre trip is Thursday 29th August.

Happy summer holidays to you all!

Julie Morris

07765 148338

SWINFORD VILLAGE HALL

The evening of Thursday July 4th was a date of

note. No, not just America’s Independence Day, but

the day when the Whist Drive returned to Swinford

after a gap of well over 30 years.

The Village Hall provided ample decks of cards –

all brand new, unused – together with score cards

for players to record their achievements. These also

helped unfamiliar players with the sequence of

trumps.

This event was thoroughly enjoyed by all who par-

ticipated, and covered all age groups, from geriat-

rics like me to youngsters still at school. It also

covered a wide range of abilities – but this was not

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a hindrance, very largely thanks to the efforts and

guidance from Simon Deacon.

Simon acted as a ringmaster (or should that be

‘table master’?) with a demonstration hand before

the event got under way. This was in the form of

the game being played with all cards openly dis-

played, and what card to play – and why - were ex-

plained simply. The ‘scoring’ of that hand helped us

all settle into the game. The four tables of this inau-

gural event then to play for real – and also for fun

as it turned out.

At the end of the first hand, Simon guided all the

participants on how the rules stated who should

move where for the next hand. This made sure that

the players enjoyed the social effect of playing with

different partners against changing opponents. Four

hands meant that all tables had changed players

completely, so refreshments were served at that

point.

During the refreshment break, other villagers ar-

rived, but seeing we were halfway through they

registered their disappointment at being too late to

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join in and determined to arrive in ample time for

the next event. All the comments and conversation

were lively and positive, so Simon’s call back to

the tables was followed eagerly.

The second half of the event progressed very well,

with everybody feeling more confident and relaxed.

The eventual winner? Sharon Laverick carried all

before her, amassing 60 tricks in her eight hands at

the tables. Well done Sharon.

All participants deemed the event a success, and

hope it becomes a regular fixture in the calendar of

the Village Hall. Everybody was certainly looking

forward to the next one.

Why not come and join us at 7:45 for 8:00 pm on

Thursday 1st August.

For more information, or to confirm your interest

(to help the Village Hall plan refreshments, number

of tables etc) please contact:

Mary Hall on 01788 860411 (leaving a message if

not answered)

Keith Kilbane

SWINFORD WI

The Swinford WI Meeting on the 11th July was our

Annual Garden Party. Jackie Clapham kindly

hosted the meeting at her home. Everyone arrived

laden with delicious savoury and sweet delights

which were placed on the large table. After choos-

ing a glass of wine or a soft drink, we drifted into

the garden and chatted as we perused the plants and

floral displays. With everyone seated at the tables,

Hazel Gardner opened the meeting and welcomed

all present.

The WI business was then presented and various

dates for our diaries were announced:

Gold Work Techniques at WI House on 12th Octo-

ber.

Grow It, Cook It, Eat It with a two course lunch on

19th October in Leicester.

Christmas Lights at Kew Gardens, London on 4th

December. Travel is by coach.

We then enjoyed the food and refilled our glasses

whilst we chatted. Hazel entertained us with some

funny jokes whilst we enjoyed a coffee.

A very lovely evening was enjoyed by everyone

and the weather was kind to us.

Jackie was thanked for hosting the party.

There is no meeting in August, but our 12th Sep-

tember meeting is at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall

and will be ‘Made in Leicester.’ The speaker is

Brian Johnson. Please do come along and join us as

you will be most welcome.

Joan Vickers

Secretary

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