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March2017 THE MAGAZINE OF THE HORWICH & RIVINGTON TEAM CHURCHES Price 50p
April 2017 Deadline: March 19th
Publication date: April 2nd
IN THIS ISSUE Page 2: Directory Page 3: Monthly Musings; Women’s World Day of Prayer; St Elizabeth’s 50th Anniversary Page 4 : Michael Holden MBE or Superman?; Line Dancing; Murder Mystery Evening; March Sayings Page 5: “I Am The Child”; Horwich Community Centre Events; Family Faith and Football Page 6: I, Daniel; Congratulations; Fashion Show; Guides Coffee Morning; Wise Words
Page 7 : From the Registers; Team Confirmation; Beans Means Lives; Dates & Reminders for March; Page 8: Young People’s Page: Luca Returns; Youth Camp 2017; Help for Rainbows; Mothering Sunday Recipe; Messy Church
Churches Together In Horwich and Rivington
Lent Meetings 2017
DETHRONING MAMMON
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and
sold everything he had and bought it.”
Monday 6th March at St. Elizabeth’s Church (Cedar Avenue)
What we see we value
Speaker: Eric Kent
Tuesday 14th March at Evangelical Church (Wright Street)
What we have we hold
Speaker: Jim Hodgkinson
Wednesday 22nd March – New Chapel (New Chapel Lane)
What we receive we treat as ours
Speaker: Stephen Fletcher
Thursday 30th March – St. Mary's Church (Chorley New Road)
What we give we gain
Speaker: Michael Behrend
Friday 7th April – Holy Trinity Church (Church Street)
What we master brings us joy
Speaker: Barry O’Sullivan
All meetings start at 7.30pm
All welcome
DON’T FORGET—
CLOCKS GO FORWARD
ON 26TH MARCH 2017
DON’T MISS OUT ON
MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICES!
Holy Trinity Church Playcare: Weekdays Lisa Entwistle 667606 Parents & Toddlers Mon. 09-11 am. Jaffa Tots (3-6) Sunday 09.15 Andy Ruaux 460776 Jaffa Juniors (7-10) Sunday 09.15 Anne Fletcher 468263 Jaffas (11-13) Sunday 09.15 Andrew Ruaux 460776 Tuesday Beavers Nigel Anderson [email protected] Thursday Cubs Brian Boyne [email protected] Beavers, Cubs & Scouts (overall) Christine Bradley 410811 Rainbows & Monday Brownies Angela Alcroft [email protected] Wednesday Brownies Katie Webster [email protected] Friday Guides Kathryn Tomkinson [email protected]
St. Catherine’s Children’s Club Sunday 10.30 Michael Behrend 697162 Tiny Tots Wed 09.15-11.15 Michael Behrend 697162 St. Elizabeth’s Church Energize (4-11) Sunday 10.00 Jane Halstead 468273 Pathfinders (11-14) Sunday 10.00 CYFA (14+) Thursday 20.00 Gill Smart 468271 Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Derek English 469972 Brownies Monday : Beverley Gowen 468581 Rainbows Tuesday : Meriel Gregson 697255 Rivington J.A.M. (1-14) 3rd Sunday 10.30 Susan Firth 01257 480084 (Jesus & Me) Church Hall
YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ACROSS THE TEAM
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CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAYS Holy Trinity Church: Every Week 08.00 Holy Communion 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays 09.15 Informal Worship (with K4C) 10.45 Choral Service (Communion) 3rd Sunday 10.45 United Service for both congregations followed by a Faith Lunch for shared food & fellowship. Evening Services 18.30 Holy Communion (1st Sunday) 18.30 Evening Praise (2nd Sunday) 18.30 Celtic Communion (3rd Sunday) 18.30 Enigma (4th Sunday)
Rivington Parish Church: 10.45 Holy Communion 1662 10.45 Family Communion (2nd Sunday) St. Catherine’s Church, 08.45 Holy Communion 1662 10.30 Holy Communion (1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays) 10.30 Church Family Worship (2nd Sunday) 10.30 Morning Worship (5th Sunday)
St. Elizabeth’s Church: 08.45 Holy Communion 1662 (1st Sunday)10.00 Home4All (1st Sunday) 10.00 Communion4All (2nd Sunday) includes our children 10.00 Word4You (3rd Sunday) 10.00 Communion4You (4th Sunday)
WEEKDAYS 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month 09.30 Holy Communion—St. Elizabeth’s 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month 09.30 Holy Communion—Holy Trinity 4th Thursday of each month 10.30 Holy Communion St Catherine’s Every Wednesday 6.30p.m Evening Service with Holy Communion—St Elizabeth’s 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday each month 09.30 Midweek prayers for all church members at the Independent Methodist Church, Lee Lane
PEOPLE & PLACES
THE MINISTERIAL TEAM Rector: Stephen Fletcher Vicar: Michael Behrend Curates: Jo Smith Associates Peter Harley Caroline Tracey Gill Smart Honorary: Glenda Bush Colin Craston Brenda Craston Anthony Greenhill David Griffiths Readers: Irvine Delamore David Hawes THE TEAM CHURCHES: Holy Trinity Church Warden: Susan Preston Treasurer: Lesley Greenhalgh Secretary: Susan Kerr Rivington Church Wardens: Peter Holden Warren Wells Treasurer: David Hawkins Secretary: Barbara Shaw St. Catherine’s Church Wardens: Ian Winnard Kath Jackson Treasurer: Andrea Shore Secretary: Pam Smith (c/oTeam Office) St. Elizabeth’s Church Wardens: Sandra Almond Jane Halstead Treasurer: Richard Skidmore Secretary: vacant post
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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 Committee, is most welcome (details below). Please be aware that the articles printed do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the Editor or Editorial team Editorial Team
Editor: Margaret Broadfoot 690283 email: [email protected] Stephen Fletcher (Rector) 468263 Gloria Long (Holy Trinity) 692035 David Griffiths (Rivington) 469621 Judith Whalley (St. Catherine’s) 691968 St Elizabeth’s (vacancy) THE TEAM OFFICE is situated in the crypt below St. Catherine’s Church. Open Mon to Fri: 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon Telephone: (01204) 692252 Email: [email protected] Holy Trinity Parish Hall Booking enquiries to:- Susan Preston T: 693722 E: [email protected] St. Elizabeth’s Church Hall Booking enquiries to:- Jill Harley T: 694611 E: [email protected] Web Site: (all churches) www.bhrmp.co.uk/ BAPTISMS Initial enquiries for baptisms Team Office or Christine Walters WEDDINGS Initial enquiries for weddings
Revd Caroline Tracey
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Monthly Musings for March
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An old hymn says, “God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform”, and sometimes God’s ways
seem so mysterious that it’s hard to see any rhyme or reason in them. There’s an old WW2 story of a
French Resistance leader in occupied territory who was often seen fraternising with enemy soldiers and
collaborators, and it was only after the war that he was able to explain his behaviour as the best way of
soliciting useful information about enemy plans to aid the resistance effort. In a similar way, we often can’t
see what God is doing when we’re in the middle of difficult circumstances and can feel that everything is out
of control, but the Bible is very clear that God is still in charge of this world, even when human sin and
failure make such a mess of things around us.
Life can seem very much like the back of a tapestry or embroidery – a messy tangle of threads and colours
with no discernible pattern – and it’s only when we see the other side that we get an idea of what the artist
planned, and what the messy tangle has created overleaf. The Bible teaches that although we are trapped
in one point of time and space, God sees the whole picture – past, present and future – and His plans are
there to fulfil His eternal purpose, not merely the short-term hopes that we embrace.
When it’s hard to believe that there’s any real meaning or purpose to life, I believe that we need to hang
onto the idea of ‘mystery’ in our faith – not as a way of excusing God not changing the messy world we face
each day – but as a reminder that ‘it’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings’ (*) – that we can’t know the final score,
or the ultimate meaning of anything, until God has fulfilled His promises in Christ to bring us safely home to
Himself in eternity.
(*) Apparently, this phrase is a musical reference to Wagner’s long, four-opera Ring Cycle, when a large
leading lady, Brunnhilde, sings a 10-minute solo at the end, providing an answer to the question 'when will it
be over?', which must have been asked many times during Ring Cycle performances, which could last up to
14 hours!
Rev. Stephen Fletcher writes about …
GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY
This year’s Women’s World Day of Prayer service in Horwich will be held at New Chapel United Reformed Church (New Chapel Lane, Horwich, BL6 6QN) on Friday the 3rd of March at 2pm. All are welcome to attend whether women, men or children. Please note that car sharing is recommended and offers of lifts as parking is limited and it is some way from the bus services. It is always a beautiful service and this year’s theme is ‘Am I being unfair to you?’ and has been written by the women of the Philippines.
Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical, prayer movement that invites women, from a different part of the world each year, to prepare a worship service through which their hopes and fears for their country may be brought before the whole world in prayer. On Friday 3 March an estimated 3 million people in over 170 countries and islands will gather to observe the day of prayer, using an order of service written by Christian women in the Philippines and translated into over 60 languages and 1000 dialects. In the British Isles alone over 6,000 services will be held. The day begins as the sun rises over the island of Samoa and continues until it sets off the coast of American Samoa, some 35 hours later.
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER OPEN TO WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN!
Looking ahead: St Elizabeth’s 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 30th April at 10 am with the Rt. Rev. Mark Ashcroft, Bishop of Bolton followed by Celebratory Prosecco & Cake and then Family Fun Day, open to all, on Monday 1st May in St Elizabeth’s Church grounds.
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SOME MARCH SAYINGS -
A dry March and a wet May, Fill barns and bays with corn and hay
March winds and April showers Bring forth May flowers March comes roaring in like a lion And goes out like a lamb
MICHAEL HOLDEN MBE OR SHOULD THAT BE SUPERMAN? Continued from February
magazine………...
It was during November that I received a letter with ‘Cabinet Office’ adorned on the envelope; it didn’t seem strange as I receive letters from all walks of political life, as I wasn’t at home, I asked Jennifer to open and
read it for me. She began to giggle with excitement, whilst trying to read its content to me calmly. “Following a nomination by the First Minister of Northern Ireland and subsequent approval by the Honours Secretary, the Prime Minister would recommend to The Queen that I be invested with an MBE…..” Totally unexpected, yet totally thrilling at the same time. I had to acknowledge receipt, accept (or decline) the award and promise to keep it all a secret. For a few days, I was busting to shout it from the roof tops, but life and my schedule soon took my mind off the announcement for the remaining weeks with New Year Eve upon us before I knew it. The rest, they say is history. I have received many letters of
congratulations, but as yet not a date for the investiture, only to say that it will be within seven months and may be conferred by either The Queen, the Prince of Wales or other senior Royal Family member. Moving forward and looking to the future – as long as the Good Lord gives me the strength to continue, I plan to enrol on a PhD. Programme at Ulster University, although I have been offered places at various USA universities. There is also another parade in the offing; running from the Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast to the Parliament Buildings at Leinster House, Dublin. This in a hope to raise the poor state of disability rights on the island of Ireland; aspiring to inspire other people to fight for improvements, lobbying, campaigning whilst being constructive and working with policy makers to get things done. During all of this, people continually ask me what I feel has been my greatest achievement to date and this has never changed. My constant fight with Motor Neurone Disease and the God given strength I receive to be able to do so, surrounded by the love and support of my wife Jennifer and my children Georgia and Noah, who unquestionably join me in every endeavour to make our lives all that they can be.
Michael Holden MBE
HOLY TRINITY NAMIBIA COMMTTEE INVITE YOU TO AN
EVENING OF LINE DANCING WITH RON
SATURDAY 18TH MARCH AT 7.00P.M.
ST ELIZABETH’S HALL, CEDAR AVENUE, HORWICH
Tickets £4.00 adult/£3.00 under 16 and includes pasty,
peas and soft drink.
From Margaret 01204 690283 or Susan 01204 692760.
Suitable for beginners but not suitable for young children.
LAGAN’S FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING
EVENING
A murder mystery charity dinner is being
held on Saturday March 25th and consists of a
three course meal at Spice Valley in Horwich
with entertainment from ‘Laugh and Let Die’.
Intrigued? Then contact Charlotte on
[email protected] or phone 0748
631296 for more information.
Lagan’s Foundation provides home respite
care, support and advice for families with
young children and babies with feeding issues
and heart defects across the UK. It was
started by Lagan’s parents in Horwich after the
tragic loss of daughter Lagan at 4 months of
age in 2011. With its many volunteers it has
gone on to help many families needing help
and support with poorly children and babies.
A poem about children with hidden disabilities, by Kathy Winters
A great poem, fantastic for autism awareness, to show people who just don't understand these special children. And so important as well, to always have it in the back of your mind. Because every child is precious and born to be loved no matter what...
I am the child that looks healthy and fine. I was born with ten fingers and toes.
But something is different, somewhere in my mind, And what it is, nobody knows.
I am the child that struggles in school,
Though they say that I'm perfectly smart. They tell me I'm lazy -- can learn if I try -- But I don't seem to know where to start.
I am the child that won't wear the clothes
Which hurt me or bother my feet. I dread sudden noises, can't handle most smells,
And tastes -- there are few foods I'll eat.
I am the child that can't catch the ball And runs with an awkward gait.
I am the one chosen last on the team And I cringe as I stand there and wait.
I am the child with whom no one will play --
The one that gets bullied and teased I try to fit in and I want to be liked, But nothing I do seems to please.
I am the child that tantrums and freaks Over things that seem petty and trite. You'll never know how I panic inside, When I'm lost in my anger and fright.
I am the child that fidgets and squirms Though I'm told to sit still and be good.
Do you think that I choose to be out of control? Don't you know that I would if I could?
I am the child with the broken heart Though I act like I don't really care.
Perhaps there's a reason I'm made this way -- Some message I'm sent to share.
For I am the child that needs to be loved
And accepted and valued too. I am the child that is misunderstood. I am different - but look just like you.
Kathy Winters is a writer and full-time mother. She has a son with Asperger
Syndrome and a son with ADHD/Tourette's Syndrome. This poem was submitted by Cynthia Pearcy who writes, “My 9 year old grandson, James, is adopted. When his mum was pregnant she was taking drugs, and, as a result, James was born brain-damaged. We all find him very difficult to deal with—there is no training for being a parent or grandparent!”
HORWICH COMMUNITY
CENTRE—A GREAT LOCAL
RESOURCE
A myriad of regular events take
place at the Horwich Community
Centre (see their website at
http://www.horwich.gov.uk/
resource_centre.php)
Coming up in March:
Monday 6th March 2p.m.
Movie—High Road to China.
During WW1, an alcoholic
American biplane pilot is hired by
the spoiled daughter of an
industrialist to find her father
who disappeared in Asia.
A full diary of events is available from the Centre but included are various types of keep-fit classes; craft groups, support groups. Don’t forget the Over 50s Lad’s Club on a Tuesday 2—4p.m. with a variety of activities and time to chat over a brew. There are also art, writing and upholstery classes plus plenty more! There is something for everyone.
FAMILY, FAITH AND
FOOTBALL
As we are well into the football
season and the Wanderers are
doing well (well, at the time of
printing!) there is the opportunity
to share with BWFC fans the
difference that faith can make.
FFF takes place on 4th March, at
2pm before the home match in
the Reflections Restaurant,
Whites Hotel, Macron Stadium,
with Phil Mason (Club Chaplain)
& expert panellists who will
explore these links in a fun way
with a football focus. See the
flyers in church – it’s free &
children are welcome, too!
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I, DANIEL BLAKE – A BATTLE CRY FOR THE POOR & DISPOSSESSED
Ken Loach’s recent film – A Cathy Come Home film for the 21st century
as someone termed it, which has had five nominations for this year's
British Academy Film Awards and won the Award for Outstanding
British Film, was a moving and powerful indictment of our society,
though some will find it difficult to believe.
It is the story of Daniel Blake who is a 59-year-old widowed carpenter
who must rely on welfare benefits after a heart attack leaves him unable
to work. Despite his doctor's diagnosis of his need to rest, faceless social
security bureaucracy denies Blake benefits and tells him to return to his
job. The film opens with the sound of
the Geordie answering
automaton-like questions from a
“healthcare professional”. As he
can walk 50 metres and “raise either
arm as if to put something in your
top pocket”, he is deemed ineligible
for employment and support allowance,
scoring a meaningless 12
points rather than the requisite 15.
Instead, he must apply for jobseeker’s allowance and perform the tasks
of attending CV workshops to fill in applications on line and pounding
the pavements in search of non-existent jobs that he can’t take anyway.
As Daniel tries to navigate his way through an agonising appeal process,
he begins to develop a strong bond with a destitute, single Mum who's
struggling to take care of her two children. She has been rehoused to
Newcastle from her family in London, where she has been living in a
hostel. He takes her under his wing and helps her set up her new flat,
supporting and encouraging her to go back to her books with the Open
University. She deprives herself of food in order to feed her children and
they seek the help of a food bank. There are some very poignant scenes.
Both are struggling to do all they can to make the best of a very bleak
situation, retaining their hope and dignity in the face of insurmountable
odds.
So at another level as one reviewer said “it is a moving celebration of
the decency and kinship of ordinary, extra-ordinary people, who look
out for each other when the state really abandons its duty of care.”
If you haven’t seen the film it is well worth looking out for, but don’t
expect a comfortable ride. David Griffiths
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our congratulations go to Dave
Bagley of Urban Outreach who has
just been awarded the Freedom of
London! Originally a Southerner
Dave has made Bolton his home
and done wonders for the poor,
homeless and those who have lost
their way in life. He is now in a
select group which includes Nelson
Mandela, Winston Churchill and
Mary Berry. As a Freeman he can
drive his sheep over London
Bridge, though, knowing Dave he’s
more likely to sell the sheep to
raise money for his Bolton
charities! Congratulations Dave!!
FASHION SHOW
BY “RUBY ROSE”
THURSDAY 16TH MARCH 2017
AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH,
CHURCH STREET, HORWICH
7.00pm FOR A 7.30pm START
TICKETS £5 each INCLUDING
GLASS OF WINE.
COME ALONG AND CHOOSE YOUR
SPRING & SUMMER
WARDROBE!
COFFEE MORNING
RAISING FUNDS FOR GUIDES
TAKING PART IN THE BADEN
POWELL CHALLENGE
SATURDAY 4TH MARCH
AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
10.00 am T0 12pm
EVERY DAY MAY NOT BE GOOD—BUT THERE IS SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERY DAY
PEOPLE WHO CARE USE WORDS TO EXPRESS. PEOPLE WHO CARE MORE USE THEIR ACTIONS
SOME WISE WORDS BELOW TO HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY—IF YOU
HAVE ANY YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE PLEASE SEND THEM IN:
FROM THE REGISTERS
BAPTISMS & THANKSGIVINGS We welcome to the family of the Church:
29th January Thomas John Ward
5th February Samuel Stewart
5th February Jacob Terence Pearson
12th February Caelan Philip Cain-Huddart
12th February Ellen Grace Spencer
12th February Isaac William Spencer
FUNERALS
We offer love and sympathy to the relatives and friends of: 5th January - Florence Ryding (apologies for late inclusion)
27th January—Jack Caldwell
30th January—Florence (Ruth) Jones
9th February—Sylvia Campfield
15th February—Brenda McCann
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DATES & REMINDERS FOR MARCH
THERE WILL BE WEEKLY MID-WEEK SERVICES DURING LENT, PLEASE
SEE DETAILS ON FRONT PAGE
27TH FEBRUARY TO 12TH MARCH - FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT
1st march -—Ash Wednesday Communion at St Elizabeth's 7pm
3rd march -women’s world day of prayer New Chapel URC, New
Chapel Lane 2pm (see article page 3)
4th march—guides coffee morning at Holy Trinity 10am—12pm (see
page 6 ad)
4th march— family, faith and football at Whites Hotel, Macron
Stadium 2pm (see page 5)
6th march - movie matinee Horwich Community Centre, Beaumont
Road 2pm (see page 5)
16th March—Fashion Show at Holy Trinity 7pm for 7.30 start (see
page 6 ad)
18th march -line dancing at St Elizabeth’s Hall 7pm (see page 4 ad)
19th March - team confirmation service with bishop mark at Holy
Trinity 4pm
26th march - mothering Sunday services:
Holy Trinity United Service at 10.45am;
St Catherine’s all age praise 10.30am;
St Elizabeth’s Communion4you 10.00am;
Rivington bcp communion with JAM (Jesus and me) 10.45am
27th march - beer & chat, Victoria & albert, lee lane 7.30pm
ANSWER TO JOKE ON P. 8—A carrot!!!!
TEAM CONFIRMATION
You are invited to support
members of our churches as they
make a public declaration of their
faith and service to God in our
Team Confirmation service on 19th
March at 4pm in Holy Trinity. We
will be joined by the new Bishop of
Bolton, Mark Ashcroft.
A LENT CHALLENGE
‘Beans Means Lives’ is a Tearfund
initiative during Lent challenging us
to survive for five days on a diet of
beans and rice! This is what many
people in other parts of the world
have to live on all year round. Have
a go and get yourself sponsored
while understanding how difficult
life is for others. Visit
www.tearfund.org/meanbean
They suggest 27th—31st March but
you can do it any time.
With many thanks to Easiprint, Crown Lane, Horwich for their excellent service & the quality and printing of this magazine
Luca
‘Journalist’
LUCA RETURNS!
Luca was a regular monthly journalist for Below the Pike but as he is now attending Secondary
School he will struggle to find time to write regularly. However, he has promised to write
occasional articles and we hope other young people will be encouraged to write for us as well!
Luca has been asked by many people how he is finding life at Secondary School and he has kindly
sent us his thoughts:
“Hi everyone, I have been asked by many if I could write a quick article just to tell you all about
how I have settled into my secondary school (St Michaels in Chorley). In the past six months I
have made lots of new friends and many new memories meeting many dedicated teachers along
the way making me realise how privileged I actually am to go to such an excellent school. At
school I have fallen in love with the German language and I am also enjoying English Literature as
well as Religious Studies.”
FINNISH YOUTH CAMP 2017
This summer Manchester Diocese
are running a camp in Tampere,
Finland for young people age 14-18
who are interested in exploring their
Christian faith and experiencing a
new country, culture and
adventure! Dates are 26th July to
2nd August. Interested? Then
contact Susie Mapledoram on 0161
828 1435/ 07967 657587
Or you can email her at
MOTHERING SUNDAY WAFERS
This is something that older children might like to have a go at making for Mum! However please ensure adult supervision.
Wafers have been made since medieval days. In Georgian times the practice of rolling them off hot wafer irons on to small sticks was introduced so that they were curled up when put to cool. This helped to make them crisper. Wafers were eaten at the main meal until the eighteenth century when they appeared on the tea-table especially on Mothering Sunday. Brandy snaps are the modern descendants of the rolled wafer. 4oz Plain flour 3oz Caster sugar 4 Tablespoons double cream 2 Tablespoons orange-flower water Pre set oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) Gas Mark 6 Sift flour into a bowl, add sugar and stir in cream and orange-flower water. Beat thoroughly with an electric hand whisk for 6 minutes, or longer if you are beating by hand, until completely smooth. Spread spoonfuls of the mixture very thinly on greased baking trays. Bake in pre-heated oven for 6-8 minutes, until pale gold in colour. Leave for a few seconds, then remove from the tray and curl each wafer round a rolling pin until firm. If they harden before curling, place baking tray in oven for a few seconds to soften wafers again. Cool on a wire rack. When cold, wafers should be curved in shape and very crisp. Serve for tea, or with thick cream, jam, or ice-cream.
MESSY CHURCH IS BACK!!!
18 March & 5 April Sessions start at 4pm, and include
a light meal. Everybody is welcome.
For more information contact Jane Thompson 468541
ST ELIZABETHS RAINBOWS
ST. ELIZABETH’S RAINBOWS Meriel Gregson and Angela Alcroft who have been running the unit are giving up this Summer. In order to keep the unit going from September we urgently need volunteers to come forward. The girls, age 5 to 7 years really enjoy themselves and we do have a waiting list. If you or someone you know would be interested then please speak to Meriel or contact her via [email protected]
What’s orange and sounds like
a parrot? Answer on Page 7.