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MAY 2018 Deadline: April 15th
Publication date: April 29th
Don’t forget to submit your contributions and photos!
IN THIS ISSUE Page 2: Directory
Page 3: Monthly Musing; And
Here’s a Start….
Page 4: Messy Church; Women’s
World Day of Prayer 2018; No
congratulations!
Page 5: Being Dementia Aware;
Host Family Wanted; Discipleship
Explored
Page 6: Horwich Music Festival;
Something for the Men!; Horwich
Community Centre
Page 7: Christian Aid Week 2018;
Ladybridge Singers; Ten Things You
Never Hear in Church
Page 8: From the Registers;
Dates to Remember; JaM’s Palm
Sunday Window
Page 9: Alternative Medical
Dictionary; Save Money and Raise
Money; Open House; Annual
Parochial Council Meetings; Green
News
Page 10: Christian Meditation
Restarts; The Organists Entertain;
April 21st—not quite St George’s
Day...; How’s Your Maths?
Page 11: TKC Returns for 2018;
Words and Music; More About
Words
Page 12: When is a Quack Better
Than a Doctor?
April 2018 THE MAGAZINE OF THE HORWICH & RIVINGTON TEAM CHURCHES Price 60p
EASTER DAY SERVICES—ALL WELCOME
EASTER SUNDAY 1st April:
Holy Trinity 8.00am Communion; 10am Family Communion; 6.30pm
Easter Praise
St Elizabeth’s 8.45am BCP; 10.00am Easter Communion
St Catherine’s 8.45am BCP Communion; 10.30am All Age
Communion
Rivington Church 10.45am Family BCP Communion
MESSY CHURCH
What on earth can they mean by Messy Church?
Casting aspersions on our Church? Well, you can
find out the real story on Page 4 and also why Peter Harley is hiding behind a tree in the photo above
and what is going on in the other photos!
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, Church Street, Horwich BL6 6AA: SUNDAY SERVICES: Every Week - 08.00 Holy Communion 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays 09.15 Informal Worship (with K4C) 10.45 Choral Service (Communion) 3rd Sunday Please refer to newsletter and notices for information. Evening Services 18.30 Evening Praise (1st Sunday) 18.30 Celtic Communion (2nd Sunday) 18.30 GOD[Space] (3rd Sunday) 18.30 Holy Communion (4th Sunday) Weekdays: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month: 09.30 Holy Communion Youth Groups/Organisations: Playcare: Weekdays Lisa Entwistle 01204 667606 Parents & Toddlers: Mon. 09 -11am. Marlene Pritchard 01204 692699 Jaffa Tots (3-6yrs): Sunday 09.15 Nicola Gillard 01204 227648 Jaffa Juniors (7-10yrs): Sunday 09.15 John Shawcross 01204 469355 Jaffas (11-13yrs): Sunday 09.15 Steve Gillard 01204 227648 Beavers (Tuesday )/ Cubs (Thursday )/ Scouts (Tuesday): [email protected] Christine Bradley 01204 410811 Rainbows & Monday Brownies: Angela Alcroft [email protected] Wednesday Brownies: Katie Webster [email protected] Friday Guides: Kathryn Tomkinson [email protected] Holy Trinity Parish Hall booking enquiries to: Susan Preston 01204 693722 or email [email protected]
RIVINGTON PARISH CHURCH, Sheephouse Lane, Rivington, BL6 7SE: SUNDAY SERVICES: 10.45 Holy Communion 1662 10.45 Family Communion (1st Sunday) Weekdays: Last Saturday of the month 10.30 a.m. Matins Youth Groups/Organisations: J.A.M. (1-14yrs) [Jesus & Me] 3rd Sunday 10.30 Susan Firth 01257 480084
ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH, Richmond Street, Horwich, BL6 5QT: SUNDAY SERVICES: Every Week: 08.45 Holy Communion 1662 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays: 10.30 Holy Communion 2nd Sunday: 10.30 All Age Worship 5th Sunday: 10.30 Morning Worship Weekdays: 4th Thursday of each month: 10.30 Holy Communion Youth Groups/Organisations: Children’s Club Sunday 10.30 Michael Behrend 01204 697162 Tiny Tots Wed 09.15-11.15 Michael Behrend 01204 697162
ST. ELIZABETH’S CHURCH, Cedar Avenue, Horwich, BL6 6EU: SUNDAY SERVICES: 1st Sunday: 08.45 Holy Communion 1662 1st Sunday: 10.00 PULSE! 2nd Sunday: 10.00 Communion4All - includes our children 3rd Sunday: 10.00 Word4You 4th Sunday: 10.00 Communion4You—includes our children Weekdays: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month: 09.30 Holy Communion Wednesdays: 18.30 Holy Communion Youth Groups/Organisations: Children’s Group : 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays (going in to Communion on 2nd and 4th Sundays) Jane Halstead 01204 468273 CYFA (14+yrs) Thursday 20.00 Gill Smart 01204 468271 42nd Bolton Beavers, Cubs & Scout Derek English 01204 469972 Brownies (Monday): Beverley Gowen 01204 468581 Rainbows (Tuesday) : [email protected] Church Hall Bookings: Jill Harley 01204 694611 [email protected]
THE MINISTERIAL TEAM Rector: Stephen Fletcher 468263
Vicar: Michael Behrend 697162 Curates: Jo Smith 240508 Gill Smart 468271 Associates: Peter Harley 694611 Caroline Tracey 692303 Honorary: Glenda Bush 691539 Brenda Craston 699972 David Griffiths 469621 Readers: Irvine Delamore 696437 David Hawes 693727 Youth Minister: Gemma Garcete 07450714711
[email protected] THE TEAM CHURCHES:
Holy Trinity Church Wardens: Chris Knowles 07833 290498 Grenville Hartley 279365 Treasurer: Lesley Greenhalgh 693973 Secretary: Susan Kerr 692760
Rivington Church Wardens: Peter Holden 01257 482451
David Hawkins 07710563678 Treasurer: David Hawkins 07710563678 Secretary: Barbara Shaw 01257 480759 St. Catherine’s
Church Wardens: Ian Winnard 694005 Kath Jackson 770598 Treasurer: Andrea Shore 694613
Secretary: Pam Smith (c/oTeam Office)692252 St. Elizabeth’s
Church Wardens: Sandra Almond 692749 Jane Halstead 468273 Treasurer: Richard Skidmore 693415 Secretary: vacant post
BAPTISMS: Initial enquiries for baptisms to Emma Shawcross: [email protected] WEDDINGS: Initial enquiries for weddings to Revd Caroline Tracey 01204 692303 THE TEAM OFFICE is situated in the crypt below St. Catherine’s Church. Open Mon to Fri: 10.00 am to 12pm Tel: 01204 692252 email: [email protected] Web Site: (all churches) www.bhrmp.co.uk/
BELOW THE PIKE BELOW THE PIKE is published by the Team Council of the Anglican Churches of Horwich and Rivington. Its aim is to link the Team Churches with each other and the wider community of Horwich. The contents are not exclusively religious, but encompass any matters of Christian or local concern. Anyone who would like to make such a contribution, through the Editorial Team is most welcome (details below). Please be aware that the articles printed do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the Editor or Editorial Team who are: Editor - Margaret Broadfoot 690283 or email: [email protected] Stephen Fletcher (Rector) 468263 Pam Knowles 667363 Gloria Long (Holy Trinity) 692035 David Griffiths (Rivington) 469621 Judith Whalley (St. Catherine’s) 691968 Shirley Sharples (St Elizabeth’s) 696925
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This month is about—
IMAGINATION By
Canon Michael Williams
The crisis in the NHS, the problems in our prisons, the chaos of Universal Credit, rising numbers of rough sleepers, the
lack of affordable homes, the 50% cut in Local Authority funding. All these and other social problems which
disproportionately affect the weak, the vulnerable, and the poor in our society can seem overwhelming. There is a
saying that it is better to light one candle in the darkness than simply to bemoan the darkness and surely this is right.
Christians, along with many others, have been at the forefront in providing food banks, night shelters, and social care,
but the Archbishop of Canterbury in his new book, Reimagining Britain, wants us to go further by going to the roots of
the problem and seeking new ways forward. In his view imagination is a gift of the Spirit and we need to reimagine how,
in Britain, we want to live together. This is especially true when we think of our economy. How is it that one of the
wealthiest countries in the world cannot feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give a roof and a shelter to all? We
have in the last decade experienced a time of austerity but his view is, “Austerity is a theory for the rich, and a reality of
suffering for the poor. It hits the least well-off areas disproportionately, randomly and without mercy.” He is also critical
of the way in which the Free Market Economy had been manipulated by the rich to their own benefit. He says,
“Inequality has re-emerged as the most destabilising and unjust feature of our society, particularly in terms of wealth
inequality.”
His book is a call to everyone, whether it is ordinary folk like ourselves or the financial experts, bankers, and politicians
who have responsibility for working for a more just Britain. This will involve an honest look at what is unjust and a “can
do” attitude to working for justice both nationally and internationally. He says that the issues that we face are not party
political but they are political in the sense that there needs to be a political will for change. He also notes that there are
many people in the financial world who are beginning to call for change.
I have concentrated here on his discussion of economics but this is just one issue he highlights. There are others on the
Family, Education, Health, Housing and so on. In each case there are very useful summaries at the end of each section.
His emphasis throughout is not to bemoan the darkness but to re-imagine what we want our society to be. Brexit may
be uppermost in most of our minds and on the news, but these deeper issues need our attention too so that we can
look forward to our future in a hope that does not disappoint us.
Mike Williams
MONTHLY MUSINGS
FOR
APRIL
AND HERE’S A START…….. Greater Manchester became one of a select few Vanguard Cities charged with
leading the global effort to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness at an event
hosted by the Bishop of Manchester
In January the city-region pledged new funding of at least £7 million covering the
next three years as it intensifies efforts to tackle homelessness with the Mayor,
Andy Burnham, pledging to eradicate rough sleeping in Manchester by 2020.
And now political leaders, representatives from the charitable sector and other key strategic partners have
backed the Mayor as he signed up to The Institute of Global Homelessness international drive to tackle
homelessness across the world.
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “It’s tremendous to be named by the Institute of
Global Homelessness as one of the world’s leading cities when it comes to taking innovative and ambitious
steps to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
“Make no mistake, the effort to tackle the humanitarian crisis that is our homelessness and rough sleeping
epidemic is a key priority for me as Mayor.”
Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, who chairs the Manchester Homelessness Partnership
Board said: “Homelessness is a huge scourge on our society, something that we cannot simply tolerate or
ignore. I'm grateful to be part of the work we are doing together to eradicate it.”
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MESSY CHURCH (cont from front page)
Having said I’d go along to Messy Church to see what it was all about, I was well prepared—I hadn’t bothered getting
changed after doing some housework and I was ready for anything! So at 4pm on a Saturday afternoon , arriving at St
Elizabeth’s Church, I received a warm welcome and entered a busy, happy, and slightly hectic, atmosphere.
There was a variety of parents and grandparents with children of all ages taking part in lots of activities—ah ha, so this
was the messy bit! Gluing, pasting, drawing, cutting out etc. On arrival each child is issued with a passport which shows
each of the activities—as they complete each one they get their passport ‘stamped’. However, there is no obligation to
move around, if anyone is really enjoying one or two of the activities they can stay there. The theme for the February
session was families. Hence the family tree - a large twig eventually hung with various leaf shapes that had been cut
out, decorated and signed by young people (and me!). This is what Peter Harley is hidden behind in the photo on the
cover! Or there was cutting out a paper chain family and colouring
them in; decorating gingerbread men (and women!); making
thank you cards for special members of your family; weaving
lengths of card and writing family members’ names on them (see
photo on the cover) and a corner for tots to play with a variety of
toys.
After a certain time Anthony talked to us about his family and the
family of God, then some songs were sung and everyone retired to
the Hall for a meal.
And all this is provided free! Peter Harley, Jane Thompson , Gill Smart and Anthony Greenhill along with other helpers
do an excellent job in giving families ,whatever their make-up, wherever they live, whether they have a faith or no faith,
the opportunity to do something together in a safe, welcoming environment. I had a brilliant time and I didn't have a
child with me! I spoke to several adults and children and they all had positive things to say about it—one said it was a
way of her children making friends as they were new to the area, a grandma said she hoped it would be an introduction
to church for the children who were with her, one dad who was enjoying the gingerbread decorating, said he and his
children loved coming along when they could.
How about giving it a go? Whether taking your children/grandchildren or helping out at one of the activities or in the
kitchen or clearing up afterwards (and that’s when you see what messy means!!) you will be very welcome. Or
alternatively a financial contribution towards the food or activities would be welcome. The next Messy Church dates
are: April 21st; May 12th and June 16th. All start at 4pm. For more information please contact Peter Harley at
[email protected] or Jane Thompson on 01204 468541 Margaret Broadfoot
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2018
Unfortunately this had to be postponed from the official day in March due to inclement
weather. However, it will now be held on April 6th at 7.30pm in Horwich Evangelical Church,
Wright Street.
PLEASE NOTE: although the title says Women’s World Day of Prayer it does not mean it is only for women to
attend! It is open to everyone and the title means it has been put together by women! Each year a different
country takes responsibility for putting the service together, which is then used in churches world-wide. In
2018 it is the women of Suriname who have designed and written the service and its theme is “All God’s
Creation is Very Good!”. So please come along and find out about Suriname in what is always an uplifting ,
colourful and thought provoking service.
CONGRATULATIONS: We don’t know of any for this month—please make sure we hear about your special occasions, celebrations, good news etc! Preferably with photos!
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BEING DEMENTIA AWARE………... We have started to talk a lot more about dementia recently which is a really positive
thing, as with a little understanding, everyone can help those with the disease and those who care for them.
First some basic facts! Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that affect the brain and usually affects people as they get older. The most common form is Alzheimer’s but diseases also include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and others.
The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These changes are often small to start with, but they may become severe enough to affect daily life. A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or personality. Dementia affects everybody in unique ways.
Dementia, starting with short term memory loss, can really affect, not only people’s memories, but also the perception of who they are. The Alzheimer’s Society describes this in detail in their excellent “bookcase analogy” which you might be interested to read.
So how can we help those with dementia? An important starting point is realising that the person behaves in a certain way because of the effects of the disease. In other words, their brain may be impaired to such an extent they may not recognize their own family, act aggressively, seem to forget everything, put clothes on in the wrong order, or not be able to make a cup of tea. I’ve personally worked with family carers who, understandably, get very upset about these type of behaviours. But once they accept it’s the disease that is making mum or dad behave like this, they can start to see the behaviour for what it is and get less frustrated themselves. Just this realization can help significantly.
One of the best ways we can help someone with dementia is to take the time to be present in their world. It may be that person can’t remember what they did an hour ago, but have very clear and detailed memories of their earlier life. In fact, they may be living this earlier life due to the progress of the disease. So old photos, newspapers, family mementoes, and your personal knowledge of them can really help you to spend quality, enjoyable time together. Music and songs are especially powerful for this, and this is the reason there are many singing groups for people with dementia.
If you are a family carer, it’s important to ask for help and there are local resources available to help you. Bolton Carers Support, Bolton Dementia Support Group and us here at Home Instead all have a range of services available. These include one to one professional care, support for family carers and a range of local activities taking place in Horwich and Bolton. Steve Williams
Steve Williams is a Director at Home Instead Senior Care who provide support for older people to be able to live in their own homes. He is also a Dementia Champion and member of the Bolton Dementia Action Alliance. [email protected] www.homeinstead.co.uk/bolton 01204 565065
Discipleship Explored helps followers of Jesus ‘turn up the gospel soundtrack to their lives’. It focuses on the music which drives discipleship: the love of Christ. The greatest love anyone can ever know. This eight session
journey through Paul’s letter to the Philippians is ideal for believers at any stage of the Christian life. It features brand-new documentary-style films and inspiring real-life stories from around the world. Starting
Wednesday evening 18th April. Contact Michael (697162) to book onto the course.
HOST FAMILY WANTED A French vocational college, St Vincent de Paul Soissons France, needs a host family for 2 French girls who will be working at St Catherine’s Care Home, Horwich from 10th June - 7th July. Food and rent will be paid for. If you can give these girls a family life, please contact [email protected]
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HORWICH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018
RUNNING ALONGSIDE THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL WILL BE A FREE ART EXHIBITION BY
MORRIGAN, A 13 YEAR OLD PRIZE WINNING ARTIST FROM ADLINGTON
DATE TIME EVENT PRICE GENRE
Friday 4th May 2pm – 3pm THE DIXIE BEATS FREE TRAD JAZZ
Friday 4th May 6pm – 8.30pm
THE HMF HOUSE BAND with
guests Danny Liptrott and
Paddy Peters £8.00
eclectic mix of pop, alternative, folk and rockability!
Saturday 5th May 2pm – 3.30pm
TONGE with the HAULGH COMMUNITY CHOIR CASPAR MASON SAM BATE
£5.00
CHOIR Singer/songwriter Musical theatre
Saturday 5th May 6pm – 8.30pm
CHARLIE DORE & JULIAN
LITTLEMAN £10.00
Pilot of the Airwaves
singer and Steeleye Span
instrumentalist
Sunday 6th May
1pm – 3.30pm
HASSAN ERRAJI and
ORIENTAL CRAZE £6.00
Jazzy, roots and contemporary dance music of Morocco, the Middle East and beyond.
Sunday 6th May 6pm – 8.30pm HORWICH RMI BAND £8.00 Our very own Brass Band!
Tickets on sale now at the venue, Horwich Community Centre, tel 01204 668157 or 01204 691090. Book early to avoid
disappointment.
For further information visit www.horwichmusicfestival.com or www.facebook.com/HorwichMusicFestival
HORWICH COMMUNITY CENTRE Beaumont Road, Horwich
SPRING FAYRE April 14th 10am to 4pm
With stalls including crafts, clothes and sweet treats, activities for children, tombola, a raffle and lots more.
Entry £1 for adults and 50p for children
Please note that due to refurbishment of certain areas the Centre will be closed: Closed Saturday 7th April 2018 Re-Open Saturday 14th April 2018
Pick up a copy of the Centre’s new newsletter to find out all sorts of information. To find out more about the
various events at the Centre that are available through the week daytimes and evenings contact the
Community Centre by phone 01204 668157 or visit:
https://www.horwich.gov.uk/community_centre.html
‘IN THE ARENA’ SOMETHING FOR THE MEN!
We often encounter challenges that can test our resilience and character. But God has called us to live our lives with perseverance, to run the race and to run to win. Our men’s event In the Arena was a great success last autumn, strengthening and empowering men across the UK. Gerrit Bantjes and I are now looking forward to coming to your area. We’ll be tackling critical areas of everyday life such as relationships, work, time and money. How do we establish winning habits? Or how do we guard our hearts from the things that can trap us? Join us In the Arena to find out how you can be better equipped to run life’s race. In Bolton on Wednesday 2nd May at Claremont Church, St George’s Road, Bolton from 7.30- 10:00pm. Price of £6. Book your ticket now and don’t miss this great event. Phone 029 2081 0800 or by email at: [email protected]
Rob Parsons, OBE
RIVINGTON PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS
LADYBRIDGE SINGERS
Saturday 14th April 2018 AT 7.30pm
Tickets are £10.00 Available from
Mark Winstanley Tel: 07549 317132 or David Hawkins Tel: 01257 481706
Refreshments buffet in church hall
All Cheques should be made to Rivington parish church pcc
Christian Aid Week 13-19 May 2018 ‘Whatever you do for one of these children of mine you do it for me’
Once again in May, churches across the country will be raising money to help others in need and channelling that help via Christian Aid. Churches Together in Horwich and Rivington together with some of our schools will, as usual, be taking part – and hoping to match, if not beat, their total raised last year during Christian Aid week so as to provide life-saving new homes to poor communities who have suffered from disasters. People like Marcelin who lost his home, livestock and possessions when Hurricane Matthew struck over a year ago. He's fighting hard to care for his daughters who are still living with him in a 2x2m windowless concrete block. Could you help people like Marcelin by giving of your time and money? If so, then you could help provide him with a home like that built by Christian Aid’s partner KORAL for ViIlia. In this house, she was able to shelter 54 people and keep them safe when Hurricane Matthew hit, because her house was the strongest in the area. There will be lots of opportunities during Christian Aid week for everyone to get involved - through retiring and bucket collections, coffee mornings, lunches, a quiz and more. Keep your eyes open for notices in your church, school or elsewhere and please do support as far as you are able. Thank you.
Horwich Christian Aid Committee (Photos courtesy of Christian Aid)
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TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH…
1. "Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew!"
2. "I was so enthralled, I never even noticed your sermon went 25 minutes overtime."
3. "Personally I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf."
4. "I've decided to give our church the £500 a month I've been sending to the mission established by the church I used
to be a member of 30 years ago."
5. "I'll volunteer to be the permanent teacher for the Sunday School class."
6. "Forget the Church of England's minimum stipend. Let's pay our vicar so he can live like we do!"
7. "I love it when we sing hymns I've never heard before."
8. "Since we're all here, let's start the service early!"
9. "Vicar, we'd like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas."
10. "Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitment to the Lord like our annual stewardship campaign."
©Grove Books submitted by Pauline Saint
FROM THE REGISTERS
BAPTISMS & THANKSGIVINGS
We welcome to the family of the Church:
4th March Joshua and Isabel Behrend
25th March Montagu Jack Stephen Laing
FUNERALS We offer love and sympathy to the relatives and friends of:
1st February Leo Pollard
9th February Richard Colin Craston
12th February Doris Joyce
16th February Michael Gulshan
20th February Margaret Kay
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DATES & REMINDERS FOR APRIL
1st April: Easter Sunday (see front page)
6th April: Women’s World Day of Prayer 7.30pm Wright Street
Evangelical Church (see page 4)
7th April: Bolton Festival of Male Voice Praise (see page 11)
14th April: Spring Fayre Horwich Community Centre (see page 6)
14th April: Victoria Hall Lunchtime Concert (see page 10)
14th April: Ladybridge Singers at Rivington Church (see page 7)
15th April: St Catherine’s Church Annual Meeting
18th April: BEER&CHAT at Blackedge Brewery Bar, Hampson Street
7.30pm (see page 11)
18th April: Discipleship Explored (see page 5)
21st April: Horwich Morris Men; Concert for St George (see page
10)
21st April: Messy Church at St Elizabeth’s 4pm (see page 4)
22ndApril: Rivington Church’s Annual Meeting
26th April: GIRLS+TALK at Il Toro 8pm (see page 11)
28th April: Organ Recital at Holy Trinity 7.30pm (see page 10)
29th April: St Elizabeth’s Annual Meeting
29th April: Holy Trinity’s Annual Meeting
ADVANCE NOTICE: 2nd May: ‘In the Arena’ Something for the Men (see page 6)
4– 6th May inclusive: Horwich Music Festival (see page 6)
13th May :Civic Sunday Service at Holy Trinity
RIVINGTON CHURCH’S JaM (Jesus and
Me) CLUB’s beautiful Palm Sunday
window is pictured above.
Unfortunately, the black and white
photo doesn’t do it justice, but it tells
the story of Jesus’s journey in a simple
but very effective way.
The colour version of the photo will be
in the July/August issue.
AN ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL DICTIONARY:
[Submitted by Jill Harley] Artery - The study of paintings.
Barium - What Doctors do when patients die.
Caesarean Section - A neighbourhood in Rome.
Cauterize - Made eye contact with her.
Colic - A sheep dog.
Dilate - To live long.
Enema - Not a friend.
Fibula - A small lie.
Genital - Not a Jew.
Impotent - Distinguished, well known.
Labour Pain - Getting hurt at work.
Morbid - A higher offer. Nitrates - Cheaper than day rates.
Node - Was aware of.
Outpatient - A person who has fainted.
Post-Operative - Letter carrier.
Recovery Room - Place to do upholstery.
Seizure - Roman Emperor.
Terminal Illness - Getting sick at the airport.
Urine - Opposite of 'you're out'.
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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS (aka AGMs)
ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH: 15th April after 10.30am service
RIVINGTON CHURCH: 22nd April after 10.45am service
ST ELIZABETH’S CHURCH: 29th April after 10.00am service
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH: 29th April between the end of 9.15am service and before start of 10.45am service
These meeting are important as they inform you about what has been happening in all areas of church life and decisions that have to be made. Also in the days beforehand please think and pray about what you could do for your church. Perhaps go on a cleaning or refreshment rota; help out in the young people’s sections; become a sidesperson; take on a Deputy Warden or Church Warden role— so many different ways of serving your Lord and helping to keep our churches welcoming and efficient!
SAVE MONEY AND RAISE MONEY FOR
OUR CHURCHES AT THE SAME TIME? —
TELL US MORE!
Ecclesiastical Insurance which is the insurance
company most churches use, is celebrating its
130th year in business in 2018. And as a thank you
to churches they are offering a donation of £130 to
the policy holder’s church for each new home
insurance policy taken up during 2018. So even if
your current policy expires on December 30th you
will still qualify!
To get a quote ring 0800 7830130 and if you decide
to go with their insurance, quote ‘Trust 130’ to
allow the church to receive the donation. Some
members of the Team churches have already
taken this up and have said Ecclesiastical are quite
competitive. Also if you have a defined role in the
church you may qualify for an extra discount!
OPEN HOUSE
'Open House' between 12.30 pm and 3.00 pm
every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome to drop
in for half an hour or more. A light lunch and
refreshments will be available.
Venue: 4 Evanstone Close, Horwich, Bolton
BL6 5SQ Contact: Rev. Caroline Tracey - Tel.
(01204) 692303
GREEN NEWS!
St Catherine’s Nursing Home in Horwich is
hoping to install two bio mass boilers. They
have applied for planning permission to erect a
building to house the boilers and a storage
area for the wood pellets that are used to fuel
the boilers. This will reduce the home’s
running costs and reduce their carbon dioxide
emissions. Horwich Council approves so now
hopefully, Bolton Council will welcome this
innovation and permission will be granted so
that St Catherine’s Nursing Home can lead the
way in green energy!
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CHRISTIAN MEDITATION RESTARTS
After a gap, Christian Meditation has returned to Holy Trinity to a new time on Mondays at 11am. It’s a small,
ecumenical group and we use material produced by the World Community for Christian Meditation. We have a reading
followed by approximately 20-25 minutes of silence before closing in spoken prayer. To help to keep us focused, it is
useful to concentrate on a mantra- usually a Biblical verse. Meditation is a missing dimension of much of our Christian
lives as I think, in this busy world, we find silence very difficult to cope with. The practice of silent meditation is an
ancient Christian tradition ,from the Desert fathers through to Charles Wesley who said “From the world of sin and
noise, and hurry, I withdraw; For the small and inward voice I wait with humble awe; Silent am I now and still, dare not
in Thy presence move; To my waiting soul reveal, The secret of Thy Love.”
Why not join us and see if you find it helpful for your Christian journey? Miranda Williams
How’s your maths?
A bean and half a bean,
and a bean and a half and a half a bean, and a bean and a half
how many beans make five? Shirley Turton (retired Maths Teacher)
THE ORGANISTS ENTERTAIN!
For those of you who enjoy organ music there are two treats coming up this month.
Firstly, Organist Titulaire at Liverpool Cathedral , Professor Ian Tracey, will be playing in one of the Victoria Hall’s
Lunchtime Concerts. It is on April 14th and is a 2-part concert, from 1:00 - 1:45 approx. and 2:15 - 3:00pm approx. with
an interval from approximately 1:45 to 2:15pm As last year, a Light Lunch is available at 12:15pm with the
concert itself to start at 1:00pm. This will be followed by tea and cake on conclusion of Part 2, with an
opportunity to meet Professor Tracey. The cost is £10.00 inclusive of lunch, tea and cake, or £6.00 for the
“Concert only” option. Tickets available from the Box Office at the Victoria Hall (limited opening times) or
online from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/473733
Secondly, Our Namibia Committee is hosting an organ recital at Holy Trinity on 28th April at 7.30pm. The
organist will be Alan Beedie, late of HPCS and a visitor to our link parishes in Namibia. Tickets cost £8 per
person and include a glass of wine or juice. They are on sale in church or from Susan on 01204 692760 or
Margaret on 01204 690283. Alan promises a varied programme with something to suit most people . There
will be our usual Fair Trade raffle and all proceeds go to our link parishes to support a variety of projects.
APRIL 21st—NOT QUITE ST GEORGE’S DAY BUT- After you have watched the Horwich Morris Men dance their way through Horwich Town Centre on 21st April you could visit the marquee outside Sainsbury’s to find out what you can do to assist in the creating of a Neighbourhood Plan for Horwich. If you want to find out more either email: [email protected] or contact any of our local councillors who will be writing it, through the Town Clerk’s office.
And then in the evening—
An Eagley & Smithills Night of Music for St George 21 April @ 19:30 - 21:30 at the Victoria Hall , Bolton
This is a concert of varied and enjoyable music to celebrate the Patron Saint of England, in particular, this evening's concert is in support of the Christie Hospital in Manchester .Tickets £6 (£5 concessions) from Booths Music in Bolton, the Victoria Hall Box Office, Smithills School Main Reception and via the internet at www.egertontickets.com
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MORE ABOUT WORDS…….
GIRLS +TALK, last Thursday of every month. Meeting at Il Toro from 8pm. Call Jo on 01204 240508 for more details.
BEER&CHAT, third Wednesday of every month. Meeting at Blackedge Brewery Bar
from 7.30pm. Call Gill on 07967585670 for more details.
TKC RETURNS FOR 2018!
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer between Ascension and Pentecost, 10th – 20th May inclusive.
The hope is that: people will commit to pray with God’s world-wide family - as a church, individually or as a family churches will hold prayer events people will be empowered through prayer by the Holy Spirit, finding new confidence to be witnesses for Jesus Christ
Last year all the churches in Horwich and Rivington took part during the 10 days. Watch out for more details of what will be happening this year in next month’s edition!
You can find out more on the website: thykingdomcome.global
There are some new resources including a Prayer Journal, Morning and Evening Prayer booklet and the Novena, which can be downloaded from the website.
WORDS AND MUSIC—
On April 7th in the Victoria Hall on Knowsley Street, Bolton the 39th Bolton Festival of Male Voice Praise will take
place. This will be a feast of music but the audience will also have the privilege and pleasure of hearing Canon Noel
Proctor MBE speak.
Noel writes about himself: “I was born and raised in Belfast. I converted at the age of 17 and joined the Church Army
when I was 23. After 5 years of evangelist work with them I trained for ordination at St Aidan’s
Theological College and was ordained in 1964. Then followed my curacy after which I became a
Rector in the Diocese of Durham. Having helped on a Mission in Durham Prison I became a full-
time Chaplain in the Prison Service, serving at Wandsworth, Eastchurch, Dartmoor and
Manchester Strangeways. After retirement I became a voluntary chaplain at North Manchester General Hospital and with
the Bury Division of the Greater Manchester Police. I have the Bishop’s permission to officiate as
an Evangelist in the Manchester Diocese and am an Honorary Priest at St Paul’s Kersal with St
Andrew’s Carr Clough. I enjoy relaxing with my wife at our caravan in the Lake District and enjoy
reading. I also sing with the Radcliffe Male Voice Choir.”
This is a free event (no tickets) and doors open at 6p.m. for a 6.45pm start. Just turn up and enjoy yourselves!
(Ed.’s note: Canon Proctor’s fascinating life story is in Janet Cooke’s book ‘The Cross Behind Bars’ which includes ‘Light
Through Prison Bars’ in which a new, young vicar by the name of Stephen Fletcher is mentioned many times as he
took on the ministry at St Paul’s Church, Kersal where Noel and his first wife worshipped!).
With many thanks to Boss Direct Ltd of Bolton for their excellent service & the quality and printing of this magazine
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WHEN IS A QUACK BETTER THAN A DOCTOR?
No, I’m not talking about the ducks in The Wind in the Willows playing in the river, but
the latest temporary residents at Hazelbrook Nursing Home— 5 fluffy yellow ducklings!
I first met them on a recent visit to Hazelbrook. There they were in the foyer, fast asleep
in a heap having been tired out from their morning exercise swimming in a paddling pool
in the residents’ lounge. After such a dreary week of weather and storms it was a ray of
sunshine and brought a much needed smile to my face!
Alison, Hazelbrook's Nurse Manager, explained their interest in the hatchlings began
when they received a flyer from a company called Incredible Eggs. They provide a 10 day
experience which includes taking delivery of ready to hatch eggs, watching the hatching,
and taking care of the hatchlings which not only means cleaning and feeding, but providing
daily swims, towel drying and cuddles.
Hazelbrook thought this would be a wonderful idea and could be very interactive for their
residents, many of whom had ducks as children or were raised or worked on farms,
especially since the experience could be shared with residents’ families and grandchildren,
as well as their staff and their children and grandchildren.
5 eggs were delivered on 27th February and the first duckling hatched on 28th February
with the remaining 4 on the 1st March.
Alison said “This has been such a wonderful experience and has brought so much joy to
our residents as they have looked forward each day to watching and handling the ducklings
and it has stimulated much conversation.
Not only the residents that are able to be in the communal areas can enjoy the ducklings
but our residents that are cared for in their rooms have been able to enjoy time with the
ducklings as well.”
When our ducklings leave they will be going back to Mount Bank Farm, North and
Midland Branch. Gloria Long, ALM, Holy Trinity
(Verses from Ducks’ Ditty, Wind in the Willows )
High in the blue above
Swifts whirl and call -
We are down a-dabbling
Up tails all!
All along the backwater
Through the rushes tall,
Ducks are a-dabbling,
Up tails all!
Q: What time does a duck wake up? A: At the quack of dawn! Q: What do ducks get after they eat? A: A bill!