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www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk

Sun 1st 4pm Christingle at St Mary’s Richmond - a beautiful way for all ages to start Advent.

Tues 3rd 2pm Mothers’ Union Advent service at St Mary’s Church followed by tea and scones in the “Tower Cafe”!!

Wed 4th Richmond Flower Arranging Club—A traditional Christmas workshop with Mrs Carol Dixon ” at Hudswell Village Hall.

Coffee 9.30am Meeting 10.15am

Thurs 5th 11.30am 1st Thursday Prayers at Holy Trinity Church

Sat 7th From 9am Richmond Chase the Pud - Santa Mile - at Richmond Swimming Pool on behalf of BHF.

Sun 8th 3pm Hudswell Fun-Key all-age worship Hudswell Village Hall.

Tue 10th 7.30pm The Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band at St Mary’s Richmond

Wed 11th 7pm Mayoral Carol Service at St Mary’s Church Richmond

Fri 13th 3-4.30pm 7.30pm

Friends Of Richmond C of E Primary School Christmas Fair Christmas Concert by Candlelight by the community choirs

of the Station Singers.

Sat 14th Morning PCC Coffee Morning at the Town Hall

Tue 17th 2pm

7pm

Mothers’ Union Eucharist & refreshments at St Mary’s Church

The Company of Mercers, Grocers, and Haberdashers, and Fellmongers Carol Service

Richmond School Carol Service

Wed 18th 7pm The Lodge Carol Service

Fri 20th 7pm The Company of Mercers, Grocers, and Haberdashers, and Fellmongers Carol Service

Sat 21st 7.30pm Richmondshire Choral Society at St Marys Church

Christmas Eve

4pm Crib Service - with Upbeat and Anacrusis

Sun 29th 7.30pm The Dales Vacation Chamber Orchestra at St Marys Church

We aim - to show how God through the Church, with its

worship, teaching and service is relevant to modern living.

Calendar of Events and Services throughout December 2013

Please see inside magazine for further events and dates.

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THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE

www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk

MINISTRY TEAM RECTOR

Rev’d John R Chambers The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 0787 5348245

j_echambers@btinternet.com CURATE

Rev’d Antony Kirby 850349 07594615180 antonykirby01@btinternet.com HONORARY CLERGY

Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse Rev’d Jennifer Williamson Rev’d Bill Simms

READERS Mrs Joy Hornsby 2 Olliver Road 826490

Mr Scott Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 826895

Mrs Joan Plowman 7 White Friars Gardens 822792

PASTORAL ASSISTANT Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693

ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 850693 Dr Sheila Harrisson 822059

Mrs Ruth Brown 825270

CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND

Mayor’s Warden Mr David Frankton 8 Alans Court 823531

Rector’s Warden Mr Roy Morel 22 Olliver Road 823278

Assistant Warden Mrs Janet Morel Deputy Churchwarden Mrs Judith McLeod 7 Flints Terrace 825557

Organist & Choir Director Mr Colin Hicks 1 Willow Crescent 821464

Upbeat & Anacrucis Dir Mrs Carol Gedye 55 Maison Dieu 824795

Bell Captain Mrs Susan Welch 14 Aske Avenue 823700 Head Verger Mr Dennis Stedman 4 York View 824664

Church Booking Secretary Mr Michael Clayson michaelclayson@talktalk.net 822631

Parish Administrator Claire Murray pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE 07737482611

OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS

Secretary Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693

Treasurer Mrs Sue Gudgeon 11 Maltby Court, D’ton 01325 462148

Assistant Treasurer Julia Robertson 07891004560

FWO Secretaries Mr Don & Mrs Joy Wade 11 Moorside Road 821062

Magazine Editor Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 826895 Magazine Distribution Mrs Sarah Dawes 52 Frenchgate 824944

Magazine Adverts Mr Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields 821002

FOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, HUDSWELL

Organist Mrs Valerie Strawbridge 15 Boundary Way 821440

FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME

Reader Mr George Alderson 68 Brompton Park, B on Swale 818865

Church Wardens Mr Gerry Lederer Old Vicarage, Downholme 825624 Mrs Jean Calvert Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001

Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216

FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE

Reader Mr David Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske 822418

Church Wardens Mrs Jean Wallis Bungalow, Park Top, Marske 823712 Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske 823371

Organist Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske 822930

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ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH PASTORAL CARE

TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE Transport to and from Church (C), Hospital (H), Shopping (S)

Ruth Brown 26 Whitefields Drive C H S 825270

Michael and Margaret Clayson 11 Whitefields Gate C H 822631

John Dickinson 5 West End Avenue C H 826803 Joy and Don Hornsby 2 Olliver Road C H 826490

Graham Merlane 1 Gallowfields Road C H S 826109

Rosemary Oliver 3 Stanley Grove C 823081 Edna Roberts 70 Ronaldshay Drive C 822970

Eileen Simms 56 Ronaldshay Drive H S 826702

Anne Simpson 56 Gilling Road C H S 822277

Pamela Wheatley 32 Whitefields Drive C H 822428 Linda Drury 25 Darlington Road H 850243

More drivers are always welcome and much appreciated so if you wish to

volunteer for this very important service, contact this magazine on 826895.

FROM THE REGISTERS

We pray for those baptised

26th October 2013 Bonnie Archer

17th November 2013 Grace Elizabeth Bradley

Sadly we have laid to rest

4th September 2013 Dave Morton Aged 82

7th October 2013 Sheila Pratt Aged 81

(burial at Downholme on 26th October 2013)

13th November 2013 Steven Peter Holmes Aged 56

May they rest in peace and rise in glory

MESSAGE FROM REV’D ANTONY

Dear Everyone,

Could I and my family just take this opportunity to say how supportive

everyone has been at the tragic death of my twin brother Christopher. Your

love and prayer has been immense and though I am finding it very difficult to

come to terms with your support has helped.

Rev John and all the retired clergy, the Readers and many of those with whom

I trained for the Priesthood have been such a support. In the end our

friendships and relationships are all that matters and if we cannot support

each other together through difficult times we would be missing the whole

point of our Christian faith. As has been said, sometimes our faith is tested,

but we must stand solid knowing that God will carry us through because he

loves each one of us even when it sometimes may not feel like that.

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. God be with each

one of you. Many thanks.

Blessings,Antony.

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December

2013 From the Rectory

How do you celebrate Christmas – and why? Well there’s a question to kill conversation! Christmas should be a time of great joy

and real celebration for everyone. But many people struggle through it - getting into debt, feeling pressurised or stressed, guilty or lonely - and unable to participate fully

in the meaning of Christmas.

What is it about Christmas that requires us to consume and waste with such abandon? If we took seriously the traditional message of the season, that a stable is

a suitable birthplace for a God, that the powerful will be brought low, that even princes only need three gifts, Christmas might be good for the planet. Instead we

eat and drink and spend as if there is no tomorrow.

Is how we celebrate determined by our traditional customs or by the expectations of others around us; or is our Christmas really about what we want it to be about?

Take Christmas cards as an example. When your first card drops through the door on the 1st December do you eagerly

open it with joy and thanksgiving, murmuring a prayer for the

sender, or do you scream a stream of abuse at the thoughtless person for reminding you how hopelessly disorganised you are

again this year and how there's no way you're going to get all the Christmas cards and presents done in time for Christmas

and how you wish you were a hedgehog?

Ask yourself these questions:

Is sending Christmas cards and giving presents a chore?

Do you give cards and presents just because people expect it?

What are you saying when you send cards - by choice of card, by your message?

Do you consider the cards and presents to be part of the celebration?

Do you give yourself time to stop and wonder at what it is all about?

This Christmas why not challenge yourself to rediscover the values of

the Magnificat - 'he has lifted up the humble and filled the hungry with good things'. Remember the simplicity and meaning of the birth

of Christ, with the freedom, joy and peace that is offered in the coming of the Messiah. and resist the excesses of consumerism,

which cause many people to incur unpayable debts and cause such

harm to creation.

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Christian aid, as part of it’s Christmas campaign, has come

up with these ideas:-

Arrange with family and friends to give something that you each own to each other and give the money you would

have spent on presents to charity.

Purchase presents from charity shops - buying second hand is as important as

giving away your old things to the shop.

Give hand-made presents - and think or pray about the person as you make it.

If you do buy new buy minimally-earth-damaging things like books or fair-trade

items and steer clear of plastic.

Ask people what they want before you buy them something that they don't need.

Give gifts of charity (e.g. you can send someone a card saying that you have given

to World Vision so that they can immunise a child) Give theatre tickets or dinners

out.

Give Christmas kisses instead of cards

Get up half an hour earlier during Advent to meditate on the Nativity or read an

inspirational book.

However you choose to celebrate this Christmas, I pray that you will be able to have fun and find a time to reflect and pray. A time to let God into your celebration – in

whatever form that celebration will take. If you think that you will be too busy to

give God space in your life this Christmas, do something about it. May the peace of

God be in your hearts and minds this Christmas

To help you celebrate this Christmas, we have a real variety of services in our

churches in Richmond, Hudswell, Downholme and Marske on page 17.

St Mary’s church is increasingly hosting public events such as concerts etc. Please

find details of church bookings and come and enjoy the wonderful events.

Yours in Christ

Revd John, Rector

Have you heard of the Hutchinson Richmond and Gilling Trust?

Did you know that if you live in:

Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, you may be eligible for a small grant towards:-

Educational courses, Necessary medical equipment

Household appliances, And many other expenses.

For further information, please contact either Mrs C Wiper Gentry (Clerk to the Trusts) 3 Smithson Close, Moulton, Richmond DL10 6QP, or the Rector.

SUN 1 For all who teach, and all who support in school whether as admin or as teaching assistants or janitors etc, We thank God for their inspiration and dedication.

MON 2 For our Royal Family. For students as they approach the end of term. TUE 3 For Richmond Deanery, may we as churches continue to support each other. We

pray today for Area Dean John Richards and Assistant Area Dean John

Chambers. WED 4 For the smooth unfolding of the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For

Bishop John and Barbara as they approach retirement.

THUR 5 For Christians Together in Richmond and for 1st Thursday Prayers FRI 6 For our armed forces here and abroad, and their family and friends. SAT 7 For Rev’d John and Rev’d Antony and their families - stamina, strength and

inspiration at this busy time of year. May we never take them for granted. SUN 8 For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for all in politics—

may they always have integrity and wisdom. For our churchwardens, with thanks MON 9 For the Girlguiding and Scout Movement. For all who attend and all who lead.

Be with all people and groups represented in this magazine - ie our community TUE 10 For all who come to our church during this festive time - may they feel welcome

and moved to find out more about their faith. WED 11 For all in Hudswell and Catterick Garrison.

THUR 12 For all who support the Storehouse held at Influence church. Bless all who organise the foodbank and all who need its services.

FRI 13 For the Archbishops of York and Canterbury, their work and their families. All involved in the Station Singers concert tonight whether hosting, conducting,

singing or listening. SAT 14 For families coping with the increasing financial demands SUN 15 For all who provide emergency service relief. For the Philippines. MON 16 For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement TUE 17 For Readers throughout the deanery and diocese. For Fun-Key Church at

Hudswell and Richmond - fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. For friendships

- may we never forget their importance, nor take friendship for granted, WED 18 For Swale Womens Institute and HomeStart.

THUR 19 For all seeking guidance in what path to take on their journey - discernment FRI 20 For all who are mourning loved ones - be with them as they adjust to changes. SAT 21 For all who are lonely - may we be there for them SUN 22 For all who suffer religious persecution, including those in Syria, North Korea,

Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia. MON 23 For the Bible Society, and for the Mothers Union throughout the world. TUE 24 For childlike enthusiasm and hope. WED 25 We give praise and thanks for the birth of Jesus, and for his life, death and

resurrection. For all who find today hard. THUR 26 For those who have to work through the festive season FRI 27 For all who are sick in body, mind or spirit, and for all who look after them

whether as medical staff or family, friends and carers. Be with them. SAT 28 With thanks for all who use their talents for worship, amongst them musicians,

florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers. SUN 29 Our neighbours and all in our community, that we as neighbours and members of

our community may talk and befriend each other. MON 30 With grateful thanks for all the blessings that God has heaped upon us

TUE 31 For a happy, healthy, safe and blessed new year for all, with grateful thanks for the year past, and hope for the year ahead.

PRAYER DIARY FOR DECEMBER 2013 - we pray …...

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WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 2013

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE—SUNDAY

1ST @ 4PM In this service

Christingle candles are given

to all who attend, and there is

a lovely moment as the church in darkness is surrounded by

everyone holding a lit Christingle candle. Donations

towards the work of the Children’s

Society are taken at this service.

RICHMOND FLOWER ARRANGING

CLUB WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER (at Hudswell Village Hall at 10.15am with

coffee from 9.30am). A demonstration by Mrs Wendy Smith entitled “Christmas is

coming”, followed by a buffet lunch provided by members. More information

from Judy Farrar on 01748 824514

1ST THURSDAY 5TH PRAYERS AT

11.30AM IN HOLY TRINITY

CHURCH. Everyone is

most welcome to join

people from local

churches to pray for our community and causes

close to their hearts.

CHASE THE PUD FUN RUN/WALK -

SAT 7TH - PLEASE SEE ADVERT

HUDSWELL FUN-KEY -

SUN 8th DECEMBER @ 3PM IN

HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL -

Relaxed, warm, welcoming and full of fun, faith and fellowship please see Fun-Key

Page.

THE HEAVY CAVALRY AND

CAMBRAI BAND - TUE 10TH AT

7.30PM IN ST MARY’S - A fantastic

free evening from a brilliant group of

musicians.

MAYOR’S CAROL CONCERT— WED

11TH - PLEASE SEE ADVERT

RICHMOND C OF E PRIMARY

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR - FRI

13TH 3PM-4.30PM.

STATION SINGERS CONCERT -

FRI 13TH - PLEASE SEE ADVERT

PCC CHRISTMAS COFFEE

MORNING - SAT 14TH DECEMBER Come along, bring your friends and enjoy a cuppa and our choir carol singing.

If you wish to help wait and wash Margaret Clayson would like to hear from

you on 822631. If you are a cake baker, Janet Morel would like to hear from you.

For contacts for the Tombola - John

Harland, raffle - Roy Morel, Jewellery, jams and chutneys - Susan Scrafton, and

crafts - Claire. Thank you in advance for the support and

help that is always given .

MOTHERS’ UNION - PLEASE SEE

MU PAGE

RICHMONDSHIRE CHORAL

SOCIETY - SAT 21ST DEC -

PLEASE SEE ADVERT

THE CRIB SERVICE CHRISTMAS

EVE AT 4PM. This highly popular

service is a highlight of the year, and

many of the children attend dressed as a character in the nativity story. As the

Christmas story is told through singing

carols, those in costume are invited to gradually form a wonderful tableau.

THE DALES VACATION

ORCHESTRA CONCERT IN ST

MARY'S ON 29TH DEC– PLEASE

SEE ADVERT

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All in the month of DECEMBER - It was....

50 years ago:- on 21 Dec 1963 that the Daleks made their first

appearance on the British science fiction TV show ‘Doctor Who’.

25 years ago:- on 3 Dec 1988 that British junior health minister Edwina Currie said most eggs produced in Britain were infected with salmonella. Egg

sales immediately fell by 60%, causing severe financial problems for farmers.

HUSBANDS An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her

newly acquired husband. She replied that he was an

undertaker. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The woman

paused for a while and stated that her first husband was a banker. The second one she was madly in love with and

he owned a circus. The third one was a minister. Puzzled by her answers, he replied,

“None of these people have anything in common! Why did

you marry them?” She replied that she married number one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and

four to go. Sourced by Freda and Tony Dykes from one of their many

travels - thank you!

O loving Creator, bring healing

and hope to those who, at this time,

grieve, suffer pain, or who have

been made homeless by the force of

flood in Philippines.

We remember those who have died

and we pray for those who mourn

for them.

May we all be aware of Your compassion, O God, which calms our

troubled hearts and shelters our anxious souls.

May we pray with humility with our troubled and struggling

brothers and sisters on earth. May we dare to hope that through the

generosity of the privileged, the destitute might glimpse hope,

warmth and life again.

Through our Saviour Christ who lives with us, comforts us and

soothes us.

Amen.

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OUR “THANK YOU” SPACE

“Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel.”

STOREHOUSE

Thank you to all who support the Storehouse Foodbank with donations left in the large box at the back of church. Over the past month approximately 18 bags of non-perishable foods have been left, the contents of which are greatly appreciated by those who receive food parcels. THANK YOU!

Thank you also to Leonard and Susan who take the contributions

from church every week - a bulky job done most willingly.

CHURCH MAGAZINE

Sarah Dawes has decided that after several years as Magazine Distributor, the time has come to pass the list of recipients of the magazine on to someone else. We thank

Sarah for all she has done to co-ordinate distributors.

Gillian Hardy is taking up the task of magazine distribution immediately, and we thank

her for volunteering so enthusiastically.

Please could those people who deliver church magazines let Margaret Emmerson or

Ruth Brown have their most recent list of names and addresses of those who receive the magazine. The list will then be passed to Gillian Hardy so that the records can

be updated.

Richmond Soroptimists present a

Christmas Concert by Candlelight

Friday 13th December at 7.30pm in

St Mary’s Church Richmond.

Come and join us for a great evening of Song led by all the

community choirs of the Station Singers followed by canapes

and mulled wine.

Tickets in advance @ £8 Tickets on the door @ £10

Children free but by ticket only.

Tickets available from The Wives Kitchen, Castle Hill

Bookshop, Richmond TIC, St Mary’s Church, at Choir

and from 01748 822189

Family Activity Breaks for Bereaved Service Families and the Richmond

Food Bank will benefit from the proceeds of this concert

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October has been another busy month and with so much to do we were glad to have some better autumn weather before the winter

truly sets in.

This half term our Collective Worship theme has been on the subject of New Beginnings and we have really

appreciated having members of the church come to lead it with

us. Reverend Anthony has taught the children a wonderful song which we can now sing without accompaniment. Gillian Lunn also

came along to one of his Collective Worship sessions too, bringing the church’s prayer tree. It was truly wonderful to

hear and see the children gather together in little groups on

the hall floor and composing prayers which were then hung on the tree. Gillian also sent a photo of how the scene was set for

offering those prayers up on the following Friday. I know that staff and the children appreciate the fact that we are remembered regularly in church prayers.

Sport is always high on the Richmond CofE agenda and this term Mr McCulloch has

kept the teams busy. As well as regular lunchtime and after school clubs there have

been some competitions. The newly formed netball team took part in a tournament recently (coached by Miss Grainger and supported by Mr Gatman) and the Y5/6

Football team did well in a tournament at Brompton on Swale, winning all their games! Y2 children also went to Richmond School to take part in a Multiskills competition

which is an annual event and one which is always enjoyed.

This is also the term when the Y4 children and the Y6 children have their respective residential visits. Miss Hodges, Mrs Melling-Orton, Mr Gatman and Mr McCulloch

accompanied the older children to East Barnby for a whole week of excitement – including learning how to put your own cover on the

duvet! As well as all the activities which they get to try it is a real chance to learn some

independence and life skills.

Mrs Kettlewell and Mr Raine took the Y4s to

Marrick with support from various other staff at various other times. At the time of writing we haven’t had a chance to be “debriefed” by them or the children, but

most looked pretty happy and worn out when they returned to school. We’re sad to report that we shall be without that stalwart of the office, Mrs

Newcombe, for a few weeks. Melanie had surgery at the end of the month and will

be recovering at home for a few weeks. We know that you will all join us in wishing her a speedy recovery.

Another month has flown by and I know that the next couple of months will be even

busier with Remembrance Sunday, Advent and Christmas all coming up soon. I know

that it is such a busy time for church members too and send you all our kindest wishes. Alexa Barber

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? - Frostbite.

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Mothers Union members and friends met at Greyfriars on Tuesday 29th October

and our speaker was a good friend of MU - Sheila Harrisson. What an interesting and

fun afternoon we had. Sheila, Lewis and their children were archers, members until

recently of the Grand National Archery

Society and members of the Company of Scorton Archers.

Sheila came in the uniform of the Society, Lincoln green and white complete with her

longbow and arrows, and told us about archery from ancient to modern times.

Longbows were made of yew but nowadays they

are often made by laminating two different types of wood together. Sheila`s is lemon wood and

ash but when they were used in war they were much heavier. The arrows are custom made for

each longbow to match the height of the archer

and their draw weight. The arrows are made from the hollow shaft of Ash, Birch and Poplar, with

goose feather fletches . Unlike modern bows they have no sights fitted and gusting winds can play havoc with the shooting [you

shoot an arrow not fire]!

For many years archers were a significant part of royal armies such as Agincourt. It

is recorded that Scorton village was commanded by Henry VIII to provide 24 sheaves

of arrows - 576 in all for use at the battle of Flodden Field September 1513. By law

every goose in the country at times of war had to give up 4 wing feathers!!

Henry Jenkins born around 1501 Ellerton on Swale, buried in Bolton on Swale churchyard 1670 reportedly 156 years old, is stated to have said as a boy in 1513 he

accompanied a cart full of arrows to Northallerton on its way to the battle of Flodden Field between the Scots and the English. There is a drawing of him in a room at the

Kings Head.

We are all familiar with the “ Scorton Silver Arrow” . but did you know it dates back

to the early 1600s?

It is known as The Antient Silver Arrow [note the spelling]. The arrow belonged to John Wastell of Scorton Manor House who is said to have won it whilst at Cambridge

University in the mid 1600s and is indeed a silver arrow. The competition has run every year apart from times of war since 1673 with the first competition held at

Eryholme. Competitions are always held in Yorkshire with the winner selecting the venue for the next year. The last time it was held at Scorton was 2009. 172 archers

including Lewis took part and competitors come from all over the world . The

competition has been held more times at Richmond [including Easby] than anywhere

else in Yorkshire - 79 times between 1709 – 1907 and 15 times at Scorton.

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Robert Hardy also a long bowman, competed at Scorton whilst filming All Creatures

Great and Small.

Until recently the Silver Arrow was displayed at each competition but is now on display at the Royal Armoury at Leeds and a replica is displayed at competitions . The

original parchment recording the rules and the names of competitors and location of each competition from 1673 are held in the Archives at the Records Office at

Northallerton.

Fast and Loose and Wooden spoons

Fast is the command given to stop shooting immediately. Loose is to release the arrow. The wooden spoon was a booby prize for hitting

the lowest possible place on the target, the bottom outer edge of

the white area . The centre coloured circle is called The Gold not Bulls Eye . In competition the first person to hit gold is called the Captain of the

Arrow and the first to hit the red is Lieutenant. The Captain of the Arrow has to pay for the wine at lunch for all competitors. Sheila whilst hoping Lewis would win the

Captains Arrow in 2009 was relieved that he didn`t as 172 Archers were taking part!!!

There is still more that I could relate but time and space is

limited. Please speak with Sheila or invite her to speak at your

group. She recalls with so much knowledge and humour it was a

great afternoon. Sheila thank you so very much.

Please note our next two meetings will be held in ST

MARYS not Holy Trinity. Tuesday December 3rd 2pm is

the Deanery Advent service to which you are all invited

followed by tea and scones in the “Tower Cafe”

Tuesday December 17th 2pm Eucharist service followed by tea and mince

pies again in the “Tower Cafe”!!

Susan Scrafton

Richmondshire Choral Society Christmas Concert

St Mary's Church on Saturday 21st December 2013 at 7.30PM

JS Bach - Lutheran Mass in G major (BWV236)

Will Todd - 'Stay with me, Lord' (first live performance of revised version)

CPE Bach - Magnificat Tickets available from choir members, Richmond TIC, Castle Hill Books, or by mail

from 01325 374112. Also online (+10% admin fee)

via our website. £10 per adult, school age free - no

ticket needed.

publicity@richmondshirechoralsociety.org.uk

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RICHMOND CHASE THE PUD

SANTA MILE

7TH DECEMBER FROM 9AM

AT RICHMOND SWIMMING POOL

On behalf of the British Heart Foundation, William Gedye and Maureen Gibbon invite you to join them at the second Santa Mile Chase the Pud. Only two towns in the North

East have been asked to hold the event, Richmond being one of them as the event was

so successful last year. We need to raise funds to help with the fight against heart disease this winter. The

entry fee is £10 (for which you get a free Santa suit) and free for children under 14 in fancy dress. To register call 0121 6615161, email to frsupport@bhf.ork.uk or online

at bhf.org.uk/richmondshire. You can choose to run/jog/walk from the 1,3 or 6 mile events along the disused railway line from the Station. Everybody taking part in the

event will receive discount vouchers for local attractions and businesses. There will be

free parking throughout the Town on the day. There will be a raffle held in the Station. Prizes or donations would be gratefully

received and if you can get people to sponsor entrants so much the better. Even if you do not want to enter,why not come along and enjoy the atmosphere to get into the

Christmas spirit while listening to background music from Muker Silver Band. BHF thanks it's partner in this event Richmondshire Leisure Trust,whose support

helps to make it possible. Thanks also to sponsors Newroc and Seaton Spring.

THE DALES VACATION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT

ST MARY’S CHURCH, RICHMOND

SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

This orchestra comes to St Mary’s about every 2 years and we have

been privileged to have been associated with it for almost 20 years.

It exists to benefit talented young musicians from school, universi-ty or music college in developing their musical experience, ability and repertoire.

Courses are run three times a year at holiday times. Tuition given is by professional

musicians and is tailored to the individual student in their own instrument. The stu-dents receive any special support and mentoring which they need to build their expe-

rience in their own speciality and helps them as they progress towards a professional future in music. The orchestra exists to complement the student’s regular full time

orchestra. The experience gained from this orchestra has given relevant experience

to at least 4 of Richmond’s youngsters in their pursuit of a career in music.

The programme for this concert includes works by Rossini, Beethoven, Mozart and

Ravel. The orchestra, although made up from students ,some of whom have never met before, will render a concert of high quality and we hope that many of you will take

time out during a very busy holiday period to support them.

Freda and Tony Dykes

VaCo( vacation orchestras) is a UK registered charity supported by EurAuditUK. President Sir Simon Rattle. Noted

by RCM, RPhO, Trinity College of Music, English Chamber orchestras and Manchester Camerata.

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HUDSWELL FUN-KEY Please see BLOG http://hudswellitdoesfunkeychurch.wordpress.com/ or find us on

Facebook, chat to Gillian on 07592016476, Claire or Rev’d Antony for more details.

WE MET ON SUNDAY 10th NOVEMBER AT 3PM IN THE

VILLAGE HALL—when our theme was “remembering”. We looked at the lives sacrificed by others for us in wars, peacetime and also by

Jesus. We watched a video of lives lost and a life saved by the sacrifice of one man for another (in the Hudswell Air Disaster). We

then went to the Jubilee Gardens and the memorial for the Hudswell Airmen and observed a moment of silence and prayers. Rev’d Antony also

played a lament on his bagpipes. It was a very touching afternoon.

WE MEET AGAIN ON SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER AT 3PM IN THE VILLAGE

HALL—WHY NOT JOIN US?

FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We held our “BIBLE SUNDAY” Fun-Key Church Service on Sunday 27th October

at 4pm, when we looked at not just leaving the Bible on the shelf, but opening it up, reading, inwardly digesting and acting on what it says. Scott used Rev’d John’s special

Bible to illustrate that point which everyone loved. We sang hymns, songs, and placed our prayers on a prayer tree. We also made bookmarks to remind us to leap in

to action, we ordered the books of the Bible using pegs, and we looked at all kinds of

versions and translations of the Bible. To all who come and to all who help - THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OUR HELPERS. More always welcome!

Our November Fun-Key Church service will have been at 4pm on Sunday 24th when it

will have been Stir Up Sunday. Watch this space for an update and see blogs for images. We were delighted to see more new friends join us in

October. Why not come and join us?

Fun-Key Church is a very relaxed and informal service, where everyone, whether

young or old, on own or with a brood, used to church or never been to church, can come along and take part in the things they feel happy doing and also just sit and be

calm and quiet and enjoy the atmosphere with a coffee. It really is fun, faith and

fellowship for all ages. See blogs for more images and info -

http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ , find us on Facebook or tweet @fun_keychurch. Gillian 07592016476

THE BIBLE COMES TO CHANNEL 5 THIS DECEMBER

This month (December) sees the launch of THE BIBLE, a

mini-series to be broadcast on Channel 5. It will be

followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release by Fox. From Genesis to Revelation, THE BIBLE series features some of

the most famous stories, such as Noah's Ark, the Exodus and Daniel in the Lion's Den, to the crucifixion and

resurrection of Jesus. Visit www.thebibleuk.org/resources

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BOOK SUGGESTIONS Jonah: Poet in Extremis By Richard Littledale, on Kindle

(Amazon.co.uk) £3.82. This freshly published book is the story of everyone who

has felt like running away from their destiny.

Throughout the startling skills of the storyteller, you will experience the ups and downs, the elation and the disappointment, right there with him of Jonah.

Ayrton Senna: The Messiah of Motor Racing By Richard Craig DLT

£8.99 Ayrton Senna is arguably the most famous racing driver there has ever been.

All over the world, he is revered as a saint and as the greatest driver the sport has

ever seen.

But was his reputation disproportionately burnished because he died, aged only 34, in front of millions of TV viewers, thus sealing his reputation as the Messianic martyr of

motor racing? It discusses why, of all the great drivers Formula One has

nurtured, Senna attracts the most fervent following.

THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT THE LUNN’S AT 2 HURGILL

ROAD @ 7.30pm started back mid September and are exploring James, 1 Peter

and 2 Peter. Please see pew sheets or call Scott on 826895 for further details.

Always keen to welcome new members at any time of the year, this relaxed and

friendly group enjoy discussions, chats and cake whilst studying!

THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT JENNIFER PATRICK’S AT 1

ROPER COURT are another very friendly and relaxed group who meet at 7.30pm..

Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more information.

Date and Time Community Group Services or

concerts at

St Mary’s Church.

Tues 10th at 7.30pm The Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band

Wed 11th at 7pm The Mayoral Carol Concert

Fri 13th at 7.30pm The Station Singers Carols by Candlelight

Tues 17th at 7pm Richmond School Carol Service

Wed 18th at 7pm The Lodge Carol Service

Fri 20th at 7pm The Company of Mercers, Grocers, and Haberdashers, and

Fellmongers Carol Service

Sat 21st at 7.30pm Richmond Choral Society Concert

Sun 29th at 7.30pm The Dales Vacation Chamber Orchestra

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ST MARY’S RICHMOND ST MARY’S

Sunday 1st December Advent Sunday

8AM 10AM

4PM

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST

CHRISTINGLE

Sunday 8th December Advent 2

8AM 10AM

6.30PM

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST

ADVENT EVENSONG

Sunday 15th December Advent 3

8AM 10AM

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST

Sunday 22nd December Advent 4

8AM 10AM

6.30PM

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST

9 LESSONS AND CAROLS

Christmas Eve 4PM 11.30PM

CRIB SERVICE SUNG EUCHARIST

Christmas Day 8AM 10AM

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST

Sunday 29th December Christmas 1

8AM 10AM

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST

EVERY WEDNESDAY(not Xmas wk) 9.00AM HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY TRINITY

EVERY THURSDAY(not Xmas wk) 10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS HUDSWELL ST MICHAEL &ALL ANGELS

Sunday 8th December 3PM (Village Hall) HUDSWELL FUN-KEY CHURCH

Sunday 15th December 3PM LESSONS AND CAROLS

Christmas Eve 11.30PM HOLY COMMUNION

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME ST MICHAEL &ALL ANGELS

Sunday 8th December 9.30AM MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 22nd December 3PM LESSONS AND CAROLS

Christmas Eve 11.30PM HOLY COMMUNION

ST EDMUND’S MARSKE ST EDMUND’S

Sunday 1st December 2.30PM CHRISTINGLE

Sunday 8th December 11AM MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 15th December 11AM HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 22nd December 2.30PM LESSONS AND CAROLS

Christmas Day 11AM HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 29th December 11AM HOLY COMMUNION

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ST MARY'S

SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am

1ST DEC G&M MERLANE, A MCDONALD, A GUY

8TH DEC S GUDGEON, R MACAULAY, K ROBSON

15TH DEC D MINNICAN, R GAZZARD, R&S WALLIS

22ND DEC O HARRISON, C MURRAY, G&J BARBER

29TH DEC C&J BILBROUGH, F&M GIBBON

5TH JAN J&R MOREL, P WHEATLEY, L COPELAND

ACOLYTES TEAM FLOWERS

1ST DEC D J CALLARD

8TH DEC A ADVENT

15TH DEC B ADVENT

22ND DEC C ADVENT

29TH DEC D A MCDONALD

5TH JAN A A MCDONALD

COFFEE ROTA

1ST DEC L COPELAND, J SMITH, P CROFT,

J EMMERSON

8TH DEC R BROWN, P WHEATLEY, J BROWN

15TH DEC B BEATHAM, A MCDONALD, C STEDMAN,

A BACON, M TURNBULL

22ND DEC M EMMERSON, GILLIAN, J BILBROUGH,

J BEAUMONT

29TH DEC C BLENKIRON, M GIBBON, R MACAULAY

5TH JAN J STEELE, B RIDLEY, E CHAMBERS

The deadline for the

JANUARY 2014 issue is

very tight due to the

early publishing of the

issue in December. Please

forward any contributions

to Gillian by hand or

gillian.lunn@yahoo.com

as soon as you can.

200 CLUB

WINNER

2013

NO:46

MRS DOROTHY

WALKER

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM

DECEMBER

Grand Christmas

Cleaning Party

7th December 2013