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36 May 2017
Websites: Church: www.stmarythevirginbuckland.net; Village: www.bucklandsurrey.net
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BUCKLAND READING ROOM ACTIVITIES
01372 802602
842302 842302
248909
07701 347351
842082 842082
842082
843297
844267
Monday 1 - 4pm Art Group David Burrells
4.15 - 5.15pm Rainbows Jane Stewart 5.30 - 7pm Brownies Jane Stewart
1st/3rd Mons 10am - 12 noon U3A Singing Meike Laurenson
Tuesday 10am - 12 noon Tiny Tots Toddlers Debbie Jones
2 - 5.15pm Tues. Bridge Club Richard Wheen Wednesday 10am - 12.30pm Bridge Class Richard Wheen
Thursday 2 - 5.45pm Thur. Bridge Club Richard Wheen
7 - 8.30pm Yoga Tilly Mitchell
2nd Saturday 1.30 - 5.30pm Sugar Guild Karen Hoad
OTHER VILLAGE CONTACTS
David Sayce
Mandy Creasey Iain Laurenson
Ian Caldwell
Pam Patch
Derek Holgate Jane Siegle
Vanessa Sadler
Ianthe Cox Sheena Boyce
Emma Gallagher
Margaret Miller
Catriona Martin Jane Stewart
Sarah Munroe 07714 273783
Jane Douglass
Dr Jim Docking Ken Caldwell
John Maud
Liz Vahey
Julian Steed Sheila Dyer
Rhona Hill
Bell Ringers (practice Friday evenings)
Betchworth & Buckland Children’s Nursery Betchworth & Buckland Society (secretary)
Betchworth Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Betchworth Operatic & Dramatic Society
British Legion Brockham Green Horticultural Society
Brockham Surgery/Chemist
Buckland & Betchworth Choral Soc. (secretary)
Buckland Parochial Charity (clerk) Buckland Parish Council (clerk)
Buckland Village Shop
Children’s Society
Family Activities for Betchworth & Buckland Girl Guides contact
Junior Church Children’s representative
North Downs Primary School
One World Group Reading Room - Chairman
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Reigate Pilgrims Cricket Club St. Catherine’s Hospice
Surrey Police - non-urgent
Women’s Institute
242776
843610 248909
01306 882178
844138
842654 844496
843259/842175
844059
843105 448023
845999
842098
07710 498591 842302
843211
843260 843893
843530
221444
842220 842046
101
843044
To book the Reading Room, email [email protected]
or phone Stella Cantor on 843335
1 May 2017
May 2017
2 May 2017
SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN, BUCKLAND
Rector The Revd. Canon Carol Coslett, The Rectory, Old Reigate Road,
Betchworth RH3 7DE (842102). E-mail: [email protected]
Priest in
Retirement
The Revd. Canon David Eaton, Two Way House, Wheelers Lane,
Brockham RH3 7LA (843915). Email: [email protected]
Reader His Honour Peter Slot, The Red House, Old Reigate Road,
Betchworth RH3 7DR (842010). Email: [email protected]
Church-
wardens
David Sayce, 48 Park Lane East, Reigate RH2 8HR (242776)
(+ Bell Captain). Email: [email protected] Mrs Elizabeth Vahey, 126 Sandcross Lane, Reigate RH2 8HG
(221444) (+ electoral register). Email: [email protected]
Parish
Admin.
Mrs Melanie Marsh. Parish Office in Reading Room (845935).
Email: [email protected]
Hon.
Treasurer
Barbara Thomas, Little Perrow, Old Road, Buckland RH3 7DY
(841058). Email: [email protected]
Hon.
Secretary
Mrs Rosey Davy. Email: [email protected]
Organist Melvin Hughes, Ashcroft, 10 Ridgegate Close, Reigate RH2 0HT
(241355). Email: [email protected]
Safeguarding
Officer
Sally Sayce, 48 Park Lane East, Reigate RH2 8HR (242776).
Email: [email protected]
Magazine
- Editor
Richard Wheen, The Grange, Rectory Lane, Buckland RH3 7BH
(842082). Email: [email protected]
- Finance Bernard Hawkins, 57 Middle Street, Brockham RH3 7JT (843153).
Email: [email protected]
- Advertising Karen Munroe, Broome Perrow, Old Road, Buckland RH3 7DY
(845298). Email: [email protected]
Church
Rotas
Brasses: Sue Haynes (842613). Flowers: Jean Cooke (245161).
Other: Philip Haynes (842613)
Churchyard
Rose Beds
Carol Leeds, Flat 1, 4 Hardwicke Road, Reigate RH2 9AG (247399).
Email: [email protected]
Friends of St
Mary’s
Roger Daniell, Chairman. Richard Wheen, secretary; details as
above
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14 May
HISTORICAL NOTES Buckland (then Bochelant) was mentioned in the Domesday Book as a village of 35 households, a church and a watermill. These days it is a picturesque village covering
1362 acres, with a total population of around 580 in 240 households. It straddles the
A25 and the Guildford to Redhill Railway. The parish registers date back to 1560,
and the first recorded vicar to 1308. The present church is thought to have been built in 1380, and was extensively refurbished in 1860. The church has six bells, still
regularly rung, and an unusual wooden spire. Some of the windows date from the
14th and 15th centuries. The window nearest the font suffered heavy damage from an
enemy bomb in 1941. The glass was then removed and lost, until the 600 separate pieces were rediscovered in the Rectory cellar 52 years later, wrapped in newspaper.
The window was restored in 1994, though part of it now forms the light-box at the
West end of the church.
Buckland is in the Diocese of Southwark (Bishop: The Rt. Revd. Christopher
Chessun) and the Area of Croydon (Area Bishop: The Rt. Revd. Jonathan Clark).
May 2017 Issue No. 1094
34 May 2017
Date Flowers Reader/Lesson Sidesman/Procession
Sunday
7th May
Barbara
Westwell
Pat Evans
Acts 2: 42-end
9.30 Pat Evans
Keith Billington, Simon Thomas & Carol Leeds
Sunday
14th May
Caroline Gale
Acts 7: 35-end
9.30 Caroline Gale
Rosey Davy, Trevor Cooke & Pat Evans
Sunday
21st May
Sue
Haynes
1 Peter 3; 13-end 8 David/Sally Sayce
Thursday
25th May Ascension
Acts
1: 1-11
8 pm Carol Leeds/Liz Vahey
Sunday
28th May
Liz Vahey
1 Peter 4: 12-14, 5: 6-11
9.30 Philip Haynes
Sue Haynes, Liz Vahey & David Sayce
Sunday
4th June Pentecost
Gaynor
Day
Pat Evans
Acts 2: 1-21
9.30 Pat Evans
Keith Billington, Trevor & Jean Cooke
Speaking to a group of children at a morning service, the vicar asked them if they
ever prayed. One boy said, “I used to pray and I once asked God for a new bicycle but then I remembered you telling us once that God doesn’t work that way, so I stole
one and asked for His forgiveness.”
In case you were wondering, some of the content of this magazine, including most of
the jokes and stories, comes from monthly publications by
two organisations, Parish Pump
and the Association for Church
Editors. Many thanks to both of those organisations for some excellent material for the magazine each
month.
3 May 2017
May 2017 Dear Everyone,
Earlier in the year I received a letter from our Archbishops, Justin
Welby and John Sentamu. They wrote to invite all churches to be
part of a “wave of prayer” from Ascension Day (25th May) to
Pentecost/ Whitsun (4th June). It is part of a global movement called “Thy Kingdom Come”, which invites Christians around the world to
pray and for more people to come to know Jesus Christ. It started out
as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in
2016 to the Church of England and has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.
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, such as 24-7 prayer, prayer stations and
prayer walks, across the UK and in other parts of the world;
people will be empowered through prayer by the Holy Spirit, finding new
confidence to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be
my witnesses …to the ends of the earth. When he had said this…he was lifted up,
and a cloud took him out of their sight…Then they returned to Jerusalem … and
were constantly devoting themselves to prayer… When the day of Pentecost had
come they were all together in one place... All of them were filled with the Holy
Spirit... and that day about three thousand persons were added." (Acts 1,2)
Archbishop Justin Welby said in his letter, “In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all
commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of
communities."
In 2016 the response to this invitation was astonishing as hundreds of thousands
joined in from churches of many denominations and different traditions around the
4 May 2017
UK and across the world. For 2017 the vision is even greater. The hope is to see at
least 80 per cent of Church of England churches and cathedrals taking part as well as many other denominations and the churches of the world-wide Anglican
Communion. Leaders from Churches Together in England, including Roman
Catholic, Pentecostal, Baptist and Methodist churches, Free churches and Orthodox
churches, to name but a few, have all signalled their support.
In our own church we are joining in, and throughout the Reigate Deanery there are
different styles of prayer opportunities that anyone is invited to join in. Some are
listed later in this magazine and on a special flyer produced for the Deanery. Resources and prayer card for personal reflection are also available in our churches,
provided by our diocese.
Betchworth and Buckland are hosting four specific events:
Ascension Day Service 25th May, 8pm in St Mary’s
Sunday 28th May, 5pm Contemplative prayer in St Michael’s
Tuesday 30th May, 5pm Evening Prayer St Mary’s
Wednesday 31st May, 4pm Contemplative Prayer in St Michael’s.
The nine days’ prayer will conclude with a special Diocesan Pentecost service in
Southwark Cathedral at 6pm on 4th June. All are invited and I commend this
opportunity to you as you join in prayer for the world.
Almighty God, your ascended Son has sent us into the world to preach the good news of your kingdom: inspire us with your
Spirit and fill our heart with the fire of your love, that all who
hear your word may be drawn to you through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Every Blessing
Carol
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 14TH – 20TH MAY
If anyone would like to volunteer to help deliver and collect Christian Aid envelopes,
just for a few houses around the village, please contact Liz Vahey on 221444.
Your valuable help would be much appreciated.
See also the articles about Christian Aid on pages 7 and 24.
33 May 2017
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS ON EARLIER PAGES
This month’s medium SUDOKU Last month’s harder SUDOKU
BRIDGE
South leads a ♠ to North’s ♠A and North cashes his two ♦
tricks, South discarding Spades. On the first ♦ West does best
to discard a ♣. On the second ♦, East’s best discard is also a ♣, otherwise South can ruff a ♠ to promote North’s ♠Q. West
is now in some difficulty. A ♣ discard enables N/S to make
two ♣ tricks, so West probably throws a ♠. North now leads
♠Q, which East must cover. This pins West’s ♠J and North’s ♣A is the entry for the good ♠5.
CROSSWORD
ACROSS: 1, Baby. 3, Stimulus. 8, Liar. 9, Forsaken.
11, Episcopacy. 14, Eagles. 15, Clergy. 17, Strengthen.
20, Holiness. 21, Obed. 22, Bethesda. 23, Stay.
DOWN: 1, Believer. 2, Beatings. 4, Troops. 5, Musicology.
6, Like. 7, Sent. 10, Acceptance. 12, Prohibit. 13, Dying day.
16, Sensed. 18, Ahab. 19, Blot.
X
W
C R O S S
R
D
6 8 7 1 3 5 2 9 4
3 2 5 4 8 9 6 7 1
1 4 9 2 7 6 8 3 5
8 9 6 3 5 2 1 4 7
5 3 2 7 4 1 9 8 6
7 1 4 9 6 8 3 5 2
2 5 8 6 9 7 4 1 3
4 7 1 8 2 3 5 6 9
9 6 3 5 1 4 7 2 8
7 2 5 3 1 8 9 6 4
1 8 6 9 4 5 3 2 7
3 9 4 6 7 2 5 1 8
4 6 9 1 8 7 2 3 5
5 1 7 2 9 3 8 4 6
2 3 8 5 6 4 1 7 9
8 5 1 7 3 6 4 9 2
6 4 3 8 2 9 7 5 1
9 7 2 4 5 1 6 8 3
32 May 2017
PRAYER OF THE MONTH
Oh Lord, grant that we may
not despise our rulers; and grant, oh Lord, that they may
not act so we can’t help it. -
Lyman Beecher
(18th century American preacher)
POEM OF THE MONTH The Lord is my programmer, I shall not
crash.
He installed His software on the hard disk
of my heart; All of His commands are user-friendly.
His directory guides me to the right
choices for His name’s sake
Even though I scroll through the problems of life, I will fear no bugs,
For He is my backup.
His password protects me.
He prepares a menu before me
in the presence of my enemies. His help is only a keystroke away.
THOUGHTS OF THE MONTH
Never answer a letter while
you’re angry. Chinese proverb
A lot of kneeling will leave you in good standing.
GRACE OF THE MONTH
May God be praised, who taught us all
That we should love our neighbours; And offer proof beyond fine words
Resulting from our labours.
So now we give our thanks to him,
For one man’s good example; And ask his blessing on the meal
We’re just about to sample. Amen
Two boys were walking home from Sunday school after a discussion on the devil.
One said to the other, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out - it’s probably just your dad.”
“Why is the bride wearing white?” a child asked her mother at a wedding. She
replied, “Because this is her happiest day and white is the colour of happiness.” After a thoughtful pause the child asked, “Then why is the bridegroom wearing
black?”
There’s a possibility that popping bubble wrap could be much better than paying a
fortune for therapy you may not need.
5 May 2017
Date St Mary’s,
Buckland
St Michael’s,
Betchworth
7th May
Easter 4
9.30 Parish Communion 10.45
11
Sunday Club *
Parish Communion
14th May
Easter 5
9.30 Iona Parish Communion 8
11
HC (BCP)
Matins
21st May
Easter 6
8 HC (BCP) 10.30
5pm
All-age Christian Aid
Service Choral Evensong
25th May
ASCEN-SION DAY
8pm Holy Communion
28th May
Easter 7
9.30 Parish Communion 8
11
HC (BCP)
Parish Communion
4th June
PENTECOST
9.30 Parish Communion 10.45
11
Sunday Club
Parish Communion
* In the Hamilton Room
WITH ELECTIONS ON THE HORIZON...
Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if your
disgrace yourself you can always write a book. Ronald Reagan
He knows nothing; and he thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a
political career. - George Bernard Shaw
Vote for the man who promises least. He’ll be the least disappointing. - Bernard
Baruch.
6 May 2017
May Diary
Page
Mon 1st St Philip 18
Thur 4th 7.45pm W.I Meeting in St Michael’s Church 29
Sat 6th 9.45am to 4pm Come and sing with BBCS 26
Sat
13th
10am-12noon B&B Children’s nursery open morning 16
10am-12noon Brockham Hort. Society plant sale 27
7pm Jazz Café 27
7.30pm Songs of Sea and Soul 24
Sun 14th –Sat 20th Christian Aid Week 4, 7, 24
Mon 22nd 8pm B&B Society evening 23
Wed 24th 2-4pm Hamilton Room drop-in 12
Three elderly ministers, all hard of hearing, were playing golf one sunny spring
morning. The Methodist minister observed, ‘Windy, isn’t it?’ ‘No’, the Baptist pastor said, ‘It’s Thursday.’ The Anglican vicar agreed: ‘So am I! Let’s go and get a
pint.’
CASHING IN YOUR OLD £1 COINS
Dig into the pockets of your coats, rummage down the backs of your chairs and
couch, empty your piggy bank, look in your car [and your piano – Ed], do whatever it takes, but FIND all those old £1 coins that may lurk around your house – before it
is too late.
For this autumn, the little round £1 we have known since 1983 will become worthless. The Treasury has just brought out a new 12-sided £1 coin. The change to
the new silver and gold dodecagon is the largest to affect the UK’s currency since
1998, when the old 50p coin was abandoned for a smaller, shinier version.
The face side of the new £1 coin features the Queen, while the tail side features four
emblems: the English rose, the leek for Wales, the Scottish thistle and the shamrock
for Northern Ireland – all emerging from a single stem within a crown.
31 May 2017
SUDOKUS
First a medium one. Solution on page 33
And now a trickier one. Solution next month
Solution
on p. 33
BRIDGE
South to lead in a ♥
contract. How can
N/S make all 6 tricks?
NORTH
♠ A Q 5
♥ -
WEST ♦ 4 3 EAST ♠ J 10 9 ♣ A ♠ K 4 3
♥ - ♥ -
♦ - SOUTH ♦ 2
♣ Q J 9 ♠ 8 7 6 ♣ K 5 ♥ 2
♦ -
♣ 3 2
3 1 8 4
6 4
3 7
6 2 5
5 7 2 9 4
4 1 9
8 3
9 7 2 6
7 8
3 6 1
5 2 6
9
3 9 8 6
9 6 1
1
8 5 1
4 5 9 6
TIME FOR A SMILE
A young girl once confessed to
her priest that she was guilty of
a great sin, because she looked in the mirror and said to herself,
“I am so beautiful.” The priest
said, “My dear, that isn’t a great
sin, it’s only a small mistake.”
Two young people called at a
Quaker guest house while on a
holiday tour. The owner asked them, “Are you Friends?” The
answer was, “No, but we are
married.”
A lady was advertising for a
travelling companion, and
ended with these words:
‘Christian wanted, cheerful if possible.’
30 May 2017
CROSSWORD Solution on page 33
ACROSS 1 Infant (Luke 2:12) (4)
3 Luis must (anag.) (8)
8 What Jesus called the
devil (John 8:44) (4) 9 ‘My God, my God,
why have you —
me?’ (Matthew 27:46)
(8) 11 Anglican form of
church government (10)
14 ‘Those who hope in
the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar
on wings like — ’ (Isaiah
40:31) (6)
15 Ministers of religion (6)
17 Make stronger (1
Thessalonians 3:13) (10)
20 Devoutness (1 Timothy 2:2) (8) 21 The father of Jesse (Ruth 4:22) (4)
22 Pool where Jesus healed a man who
had been an invalid for 38 years (John
5:2) (8) 23 ‘[Jesus] said to them, “ — here and
keep watch”’ (Mark 14:34) (4)
DOWN
1 Follower of Christ (Acts 16:1) (8)
2 One of the punishments endured by
Paul (2 Corinthians 6:5) (8) 4 Soldiers (Exodus 14:9) (6)
5 Scholarly study of melody, harmony
and rhythm (10)
6 ‘I am God, and there is none — me’ (Isaiah 46:9) (4)
7 ‘And how can they preach unless they
are — ?’ (Romans 10:15) (4)
10 Favourable reception (1 Timothy 1:15) (10)
12 Hip orbit (anag.) (8)
13 End of life (Isaiah 22:14) (5,3)
16 ‘About midnight the sailors — they were approaching land’ (Acts 27:27) (6)
18 He married Jezebel (1 Kings 16:30–
31) (4)
19 ‘According to your great compassion — out my transgressions’ (Psalm 51:1)
(4)
7 May 2017
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK: STANDING WITH REFUGEES
Christian Aid Week was remembered last year with the plight of those families who
battle floods in Bangladesh. Donations also supported refugees from North Africa.
Last year volunteers in Buckland collected over
£1,500 for Christian Aid.
As a volunteer collector you can make a difference – this year Christian Aid week runs from 14th-20th May.
Nejebar doesn’t have a safe place to call home. She has had to flee from war torn
Afghanistan where the Taliban threatened to kill her entire family. But now they’ve arrived in Greece, all they have is a tent. They have no other protection against wind
and rain. There’s no school for their five children. They have been here for over 6
months and there’s no end in sight.
Nejebar’s husband Noor describes their initial reaction to arriving in the camp in
Greece, ‘It’s better to die in a refugee camp than to die in a war - to risk your
children’s lives in a plastic dinghy. And to leave everything you know behind. When
the alternative is terror, bombs and bullets, almost anything is better’.
Thanks to you, Christian Aid has been there for refugees like Nejebar since 1945,
providing essential food, shelter and legal assistance for people far from home. This
Christian Aid Week, 14th-20th May, our church is continuing to walk with refugees by making
House to House collections, running a Big
Brekkie and hosting special services in our
churches. For 60 years, tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers have come together for
Christian Aid Week each May to raise vital
money for those most in need. Thanks to you,
we’ve been there for refugees, providing essential food, shelter and legal assistance.
Make a difference: Please support our House to House collections by giving
generously and welcome those who deliver the envelopes and collect. If you would like to help please contact Liz Vahey – Church Warden for St Mary’s on 221444
or Tom Briscombe for St Michaels on 07447 566222 or leave a message at the
Rectory. You CAN save a family and we welcome life savers from all age groups.
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/inyourarea/news/
8 May 2017
LAY CONFERENCE DAY
Saturday 10th June 2017 from 10.00am until 4.00pm
Please see the details below for the Croydon Episcopal Area Lay Conference to be
held at St Bede’s School in Redhill. The theme for the conference is Serve, Enable,
Lead: Resourcing Discipleship & Lay Leadership. The day is particularly focussed on supporting the whole people of God in discipleship and on nurturing and enabling
lay leaders.
Parishes are being encouraged to come as groups and all are invited to attend for
even part of the day.
Booking details are set out below.
29 May 2017
Talented Photographer Dorothy
Greenfield entertained members at our April meeting with a tour around the
beautiful scenery of Wales,
Scotland and the Lake
District.
Ancient castles in Wales
contrasted with amazing
feats of modern engineering along Scottish canals whilst
joyful shots of butterflies and wildlife
added charm to the rugged mountains and
meres of the Lakes. Dorothy, who is a Pebblecombe member, gave an
interesting commentary on the scenes,
both ancient and modern.
Next year will see us searching the
records for historical items to celebrate
the SFWI centenary. Any cards, old
tickets etc. suitable for a collage would be
very useful. If you find a small bunch of
flowers and a note saying it is from us, it is a joint enterprise to raise a smile
organised by the NFWI and
the National Association of
Flower Arranging Societies. Our annual
dinner was a great success
and plans are afoot for a
Mystery Tour.
Resolutions are the subject of our next
meeting, followed by a friendly quiz As
it will be Election Day our normal venue is not available, so we meet at St.
Michael's Church on Thursday 4th May,
at 7.45 pm.
Our annual Teas on the Green at
Betchworth will be on Sunday 11th June
from 2 - 5pm.pm.
PEBBLECOMBE W.I. AT BETCHWORTH
Friendship
Tim and Jessie were married on
29th April. So ends
a friendship that
began in their school days.
Robes
Eight new choir robes are currently
needed, due to the
addition of several
new members, and to the deterioration
of some older ones.
Youth group
Members of our
youth group are
washing cars in the church car park this
Saturday. Please
bring your car
along so they can wash it for you.
Proceeds will be
used to cripple
children.
FROM PEWS-SHEETS
28 May 2017
MUSIC IN DORKING
2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th at 8.30, Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park golf
club, 07415 815784
4th at 8.00, Sitkovetsky trio at Denbies, £25, 01483 444334 6th at 12.00, lunchtime recital at St Martin’s, free, 01306 884229
6th at 7.30, Dorking Chamber Orchestra at St Martin’s, £14,
01306 877176
7th at 3.00, Sitkovetsky piano trio at Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon, £21, 01306 740619
12th at 7.30, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Dorking Halls, £15.50-30.50, 01306
881717
20th at 7.30, guitar recital at St Mary’s, Holmwood, £10, 01306 885349 20th at 7.30, Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, £14,
01372 275907
DORKING MUSEUM IN MAY
Our exhibition “Time Gentlemen Please! The
story of Dorking pubs” opens on 25th May and shows the growth in the town’s pubs from the
13th century to their peak in the 19th century and
subsequent decline. Pub memorabilia will be
on display and a new book will be available. Families welcome – a children’s pub sign
drawing competition and a chance to try some
old pub games.
Guided Walks and Tours: Group bookings by appointment and regular Open Days
for individuals. Programmes include 90-minute guided walks of former and current
pub sites in Dorking town centre (Open Days 27th, 28th May, in conjunction with the
new exhibition), highlights of historic Dorking or the recently regenerated Deepdene Trail, and 45-minute tours of the famous South Street Caves. See website for details
and booking of group events and Open Days.
Oral Histories: The Museum is looking for volunteers to help with its Oral History programme. If you could help in collecting oral histories, please e-mail
The Museum is at 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm. www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk.
Enquiries: 01306 876591 or [email protected].
9 May 2017
THY KINGDOM COME 25TH MAY - 4TH JUNE
Thy Kingdom Come is a major prayer initiative throughout the country from
Ascension Day, Thursday 25th May, until Pentecost on Sunday 4th June. Listed
below are all the times of prayer and related activities taking place in Reigate Deanery during this time. Do join us as we pray that the kingdom Jesus lived for and
died for might become a reality in our midst…
Fri, 26th May 9am-9pm Holy Trinity Redhill, daily until Friday 2nd June , “Come and Pray” including prayer stations on the Lord’s Prayer
Sun, 28th May 5pm St Michael Betchworth, Contemplative Prayer
6.30pm Redhill Baptist Church, Evening Service 6.30pm Redhill Methodist Church, Evening Service
Mon, 29th May 6pm St John Redhill, Evening Prayer
Tues, 30th May 5pm St Mary Buckland, Evening Prayer
Wed, 31st May 10am St Matthew Redhill, Holy Communion, followed
by Prayer Stations round the church until 2pm. 10am-5pm Redhill Methodist Church, Quiet Prayer and Reflection
spaces (and a lunchtime service at 1.10pm). Activities
for younger people included from 2pm – 5pm
11.30am St John Redhill, Holy Communion 4pm St Michael Betchworth, Contemplative Prayer
Thurs, 1st June 12.45pm St Mark Reigate, Holy Communion
8pm Redhill Christian Fellowship, Prayer at the Harlequin
Fri, 2nd June 6pm Christ The King Salfords, church open for prayer,
reflective prayer and compline from 8pm
Sat, 3rd June 4pm–6pm St Nicholas, Charlwood, Prayer Trail around the church
Sun, 4th June 3.30pm Pentecost Praise In the Park, Memorial Park, Redhill, Churches Together
6pm Diocesan Pentecost Service, Southwark Cathedral
For more information go to: www.thykingdomcome.global where you can Pledge2 pray
10 May 2017
EXPLORING ISSUES OF FAITH
Have you been thinking of enquiring about Baptism, Admission to Communion,
Confirmation or would like an opportunity to discuss faith issues? Or perhaps you
never had an opportunity to be baptized or confirmed?
We are offering another opportunity to participate in this group which meets
informally to discuss issues of belief, faith and theology. We follow the Emmaus Course outline which was written by five Church of England authors. It takes its
name from the story in the Gospel of Luke about the two disciples walking from
Jerusalem to their home in Emmaus. The risen Christ walked with them, sharing their
questions and helping them to make sense of their life. Likewise the course is about an accompanied journey, that is, learning with and from each other and from the
Lord.
The course comprises some input, discussion, questions, group sharing and each week you will leave with an information sheet on the topic.
There are normally five sessions, (“Emmaus Lite”) and the dates and times can be set
according to the different commitments of the group. So if you are thinking about baptism, admission to communion or confirmation, or would just like a chance to
share your thoughts, please get in contact and we can arrange a start date for the
course.
There will be 3 main sections to our discussions:
What Christians Believe, to include: God is there and matters; Jesus-historical
background, ministry, death and resurrection, and becoming a Christian
How Christians Grow, to include: Learning to pray/reading the Bible/belonging
to the church and Holy Communion
Living a Christian life, to include: living God’s way, Your money and your life,
sharing the faith
The course has been enjoyed by a wide variety of people in different churches: those
enquiring about Christian faith, people wondering about Baptism and confirmation;
long term churchgoers who are looking for a refresher. There are no expectations put on any members and we aim to provide a relaxed atmosphere.
The next Reigate Deanery and Upper Mole Group Confirmation service will be hosted in St Michael’s Betchworth on 24th September at 6.30 pm. If you are
interested in attending or would like to discuss taking your faith further for yourself
or a family member please contact The Rector Carol ( 842102 or email her
27 May 2017
ROTARY CLUB OF DORKING DEEPDENE: JAZZ CAFE, SATURDAY 13TH MAY, 7PM
Two brilliant local jazz bands will be performing in a Jazz Cafe organised by the
Rotary Club of Dorking Deepdene. The event is at the URC Hall, West Street,
Dorking. Admission £15 per person, including a two-course meal, with proceeds in
aid of the Dorking Community Hospital. Fancy dress optional – anything Jazzy! Bring your own bottle and glasses. To reserve a ticket/table please e-mail
THE BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND SOCIETY
For the protection and conservation of the quality of life in Betchworth & Buckland
A date for your diary
Help us celebrate our golden jubilee with a
Summer BBQ on Goulburn Green from 4 pm
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Tickets £10 (non -members £12)
Children 5-12 half price
BROCKHAM GREEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
On Saturday 13th May the Society will be holding their Annual Plant Sale again.
We are very grateful to Rosemary and Hugh Mote, who once again are allowing us to
use their forecourt space at Brockham House, Middle Street, Brockham.
Vegetable seedlings /plants always sell well
and if you are dividing plants any excess will
be greatly appreciated.
Last year we sold out of plants quite early in
the morning.
Please join us at the Plant Sale between 10am and 12 noon as there will be a variety
of plants to purchase.
26 May 2017
COME AND SING
Join us and enjoy singing some really inspirational music,
on Saturday 6th May, from 9:45am to 4.00pm at St Mark’s
Church Hall, Reigate RH2 0DA. Tickets £15 (inc. music hire and refreshments). The Come and Sing day, which is
in preparation for our Summer Term project, features
Rutter’s Feel the Spirit and Will Todd’s Mass in Blue.
Buckland & Betchworth Choral Society is a lively, friendly and ambitious choir of
some sixty members led by dynamic conductor, Helen Smee, ably assisted by
talented accompanist, Anna Tetsuya.
Singers old and new, confident and cautious, experienced or rusty, are equally
welcome to join us as we get inspired and have fun making music together. For more
details visit our website www.bbcsinfo.org or contact us on [email protected]
Also, please make a note in your diary of the BBCS Summer concert on Saturday 1st
July, in the “Voices of London Festival”. More details anon.
BETCHWORTH CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITAL
The International Concert Organist, D’Arcy Trinkwon, will be giving the next Celebrity Organ Recital at Betchworth on Saturday 24th June at 4.00 pm. Tickets
will be on sale from 1st May: £15 (under 14s: £10) - please contact 843498 or
[email protected]. The ticket price includes a programme
and a glass of wine or soft drink. The event is in aid of Church Funds.
D’Arcy has performed more than 900 recitals in concert halls,
cathedral, and churches worldwide, including radio and
television appearances. He is one of the outstanding virtuoso organists of his generation. He is known for his musical
scholarship and for encyclopaedic repertoire, which is one of
the most extensive of any artist before the public. Alongside
his concert career he is Organist of Worth Abbey, the Benedictine monastery in Sussex featured in such television
series as ‘The Big Silence’ and ‘The Monastery’. He is also
Organist to the University of Sussex. (See http://www.darcytrinkwon.com).
D’Arcy’s choice of programme for his concert at Betchworth is intended to provide
a suitably bright and joyful summer afternoon selection, which he will introduce
personally to the audience.
M.H.
11 May 2017
FROM THE REGISTERS
Weddings
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Antony Green of The Gatehouse, Buckland. Barbara
and Tony celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 30th March 2017.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bob Slater of Brockham. Bob and June are
celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 6th May 2017.
Funerals and Burials
30th March John Roderick Sykes, formerly of Broome Park Nursing Home,
who died on 13th March aged 76 (Service in Surrey and Sussex Crematorium)
31st March John Stanley Waters, formerly of Middle Street, Brockham, who
died on 15th March aged 98. Service in St Michael’s followed by
burial in the Burial Ground
GOOD FRIDAY WALKABOUT SERVICE
On Good Friday we held a morning All Age Walkabout Service starting and
finishing in the Reading Room.
It was well attended with many families joining in the service which started with
hymns and the Easter story in the Reading Room before moving outside to the
church where we stopped at the lychgate
and three points in the churchyard before going into the church through the vestry
door and completing the service in the
church having blessed the Easter garden.
Throughout the walk in the churchyard and Church each part of the story was
illustrated and brought to light. On return
to the Reading Room there were
refreshments and a number of children’s activities including painting Easter eggs
and making your own mini Easter
garden. My thanks to all who helped and made it possible, and it was a lovely start
to the Easter celebrations. Carol Coslett
12 May 2017
ST MICHAEL’S AFTERNOON DROP-IN TEAS
We are now well into the 2017 round of Drop-In teas with the
following dates: 24th May, 28th June, 26th July, 23rd August,
27th September, 25th October and 22nd November (sixth anniversary).
If you are in Church Street, Betchworth between 2 and 4pm
on the fourth Wednesday of any month, do Drop-In to the Hamilton Room for tea and cakes or biscuits. Recent donations have supported
Renewed Hope Trust, who run the night-shelter and drop-in in
Redhill, and Sebastian’s Action Trust who are putting the
donation to their Summer Christmas event, for children (and families) who may not be well enough to celebrate next
December.
Thank you to all helpers and we look forward to seeing you.
Contact Margaret Miller: 842098 or e-mail: [email protected] for more
information or transport.
THE FRIENDS OF
ST. MARY’S
If you have not yet joined the Friends, and would
like to do so, or would like more information, please see the literature in the church or contact one of the
officers (eg Richard Wheen, Secretary, 842082, [email protected]). The
annual subscription is £15 for one person, £30 for a household.
The object of the Friends is to help maintain the fabric and structure of St. Mary’s, an
important focal point at the centre of Buckland and a listed building with 1,000 years
of history.
25 May 2017
LEITH HILL PLACE Our season started off very well with the fabulous weather over the Mothering
Sunday weekend. It is lovely to be welcoming visitors back to the house again, and
particularly exciting to have the new exhibition of Wedgwood china to look forward
to. This will be on display all season.
Other events in May include an exhibition of art by John
Whittaker, some of whose oil paintings celebrating the natural
world have been used as the artwork for Ralph Vaughan Williams’ CDs. The exhibition is open from 5th May until 18th
June and is free to view, but admission charges to the house for
non members do apply.
For an expert insight into the life and works of Ralph Vaughan Williams, the well-
known journalist Simon Heffer is giving a talk, ‘ RVW - A Life Seen in Music’ on
Saturday 6th May from 5.30pm to 7pm. Tickets are £15. Booking essential:
01372 220644.
Sticking with the musical theme, a cappella folk group, The Morrigan Singers, are
coming to give informal concerts at 2.30-3.15pm and 4-4.45pm, with an evening
concert from 6-8pm on Friday 12th May. Tickets need to be booked in advance for the evening performance, costing £10 per person. The Meadvale Singers are
performing well-loved tunes on Saturday 13th May for half an hour at 2pm and 3pm.
Normal admission charges apply for the day time musical events.
By mid-May the rhododendron season will be in full swing. The Leith Hill rangers
are leading a Rhododendron Wood walk from 2-4pm on Friday 19th May, pointing
out some of the rarer rhododendron species. The walk finishes at Leith Hill Place for
afternoon tea. Tickets are £15; refreshments included. Booking essential: 01372 220644.
On Saturday 20th May, musicians from the Royal College of Music will be
performing from 6.30-8.30pm. Tickets £20; drink included. Booking essential: 01372 220644. Earlier in the day, younger members of the family are welcome to
join in ‘Jingle Ring’ led by Jane Newberry at 2.30pm. This fun family activity mixes
music, movement and play. Free to visitors, admission charges apply.
Finally, on Sunday 21st May we welcome Abinger Unplugged, who will give an
informal concert between 2.30-4pm. Meanwhile, also at 2.30pm, Pat Newberry,
local historian and an excellent speaker, is giving his fascinating talk about Leith Hill
Place and some of the people who have lived here. Normal admission charges apply for these events.
24 May 2017
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
THE RECTORY BIG BREKKIE IS
BACK…. (By popular demand) -
Christian Aid Week has arrived - 14th -20th May. Huge sums to collect and
huge appetites to satisfy!
Our Betchworth-Brekkie is Monday 22nd May from 8am to 11am. Themed
Brekkies to suit every taste. We are still
seeking volunteers for local collections
which may only be a few doors or a small Close. This Christian Aid week we are also taking love into our communities, to show our local neighbours our love for our
global neighbours who are fighting floods and famine. Contact the Rectory or the
writer if you can attend our Big Brekkie or just turn up and enjoy the most important
meal of the day. Contact Tom Briscombe 07447 566222 or Rectory: 842102.
Songs of Sea and Soul Elgar’s Sea Pictures arr. Fraser
Ain’t Misbehavin’, Blue Moon and other classic popular songs
Songs from Land of Dreams, a musical by Mark Hodgson
Tickets: £12 Students £6 Under 10s free
To pre-order for 6th May at South Nutfield email [email protected] For 13th May at Betchworth phone 01737 843498
or email [email protected]
Tickets also available on the door
7.30pm Sat 6th May AND 7.30pm Sat 13th May Christ Church, Kings Cross Lane , St Michael’s Church, Church Street,
South Nutfield, Redhill RH1 5NJ Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7DN
www.southnutfieldchoralsociety.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1168618
Community in harmony
13 May 2017
BELLRINGING
There will be extra bell-ringing between 11 and 11.45am on Friday 12th May.
BUCKLAND READING ROOM
IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
PARTIES, EVENTS, MEETINGS AND CLUBS £30 per session (concessionary rates for regular hirers)
For further details see our website at
www.bucklandsurrey.net/local-amenities/buckland-reading-room
For booking enquiries contact us on
or call Stella Cantor on 843335
LENT & SUMMER LUNCHES
A big thank-you to all our regular and new visitors at this year’s Lent Lunches. It
has been great to meet up and have a good chin-wag on a weekly basis and have the choice of up to three soups from which to choose. Thank you to everyone for your
donations to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
E.L. & C.L.
ST. MARY'S CHURCHYARD
Many thanks to the hardy souls who recently helped tidy up the churchyard on two
consecutive Saturdays. Just like the garden at home, it seems a never ending fight
with nature but the up-side is the benefit of exercise in the open air!!
E.L. & C.L.
14 May 2017
BUCKLAND PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE
Second Runway Buckland Parish Council is a member of Gatwick Area
Conservation Campaign (“GACC”) and relies upon GACC for notifications of
aviation developments that might impact Gatwick and/or the skies over the South East and also for advice, much based upon research commissioned by GACC. An
aviation focused page “Flightpaths affecting Buckland” has recently been published
within the Parish Council section of the village website to help keep everyone abreast
of aviation related consultations and possible changes to flights over Buckland. If you have access to the internet please visit the relevant page where periodic updates
will be published together with a copy of any consultation response issued by your
Parish Council. GACC recently issued the following call for action:
You may think that the Gatwick second runway threat has gone away – but not quite
yet! The UK Government is at present consulting on the Draft Airports National
Policy Statement which gives effect to the Heathrow runway decision and question 2
in a Runway Consultation Paper (page 27) asks people if they agree with the decision to choose Heathrow rather than Gatwick.
Four London Boroughs, Hillingdon, Richmond, Wandsworth and Windsor, strongly
supported by the Mayor of London, have each allocated £50,000 to opposing the Heathrow decision, and are asking their residents (nearly 1 million of them) to
respond to the consultation by saying that the runway should be at Gatwick. The
Government will not wish to change its mind but it would be unfortunate if they got
the impression that there was no opposition from around Gatwick.
If you submit a response in support of the Government’s choice of Heathrow, you
may find a GACC note – “16 reasons for opposing a new runway at Gatwick” — will
help you draft your response. GACC advises that an email (sent to [email protected]) of one or two sentences will be as good as a
long essay and suggests you pick one of the points rather than all 16.
OR you can post a written reply to FREEPOST RUNWAY CONSULTATION. A printed copy of the draft Airports National Policy Statement, Consultation Document
and Response Form can be requested by calling 0800 6894968.
An email, setting out the above information together with links to the relevant consultation papers and the GACC notes, was issued via the village email group on
11th April 2017. If you would like to receive future emails please join the village
email group – simply send a short email to [email protected] and
include your name, house name or number and post code.
Sheena Boyce, Clerk to Buckland Parish Council. [email protected]
23 May 2017
BROCKHAM OPEN GARDENS
Saturday 24th June, 12.30 to 5.30pm
There is once again an opportunity to visit
some beautiful gardens in Brockham, thanks to the generous support of the garden
owners. Coffee, tea and cakes will be
served in the Church Hall. BBQ outside the
Church Hall
Please come and join us and help us make it a fifth successful year.
Programmes are available before the day at The Hair Studio on Brockham Green, and
on the day from the Gazebo outside the Church on Brockham Green. £7 per adult.
Under 12’s free. Organised by Christ Church, Brockham.
If you are able to help out for an hour on the day, or make a cake, please contact
Sally Holland on 844347 or [email protected]
Many thanks.
BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND SOCIETY
Talk on the Surrey Hills , Wine & Cheese Evening
Incorporating the Annual General Meeting
Monday 22nd May 2017 in the Reading Room at 8.00 pm
Members and guests are invited to join us for a lecture by Rob
Fairbanks, Director of Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty (AONB), whose remit is to preserve the character of the wider Surrey Hills area.
Entrance is free but donations to the Society will be appreciated. To reserve a place
call Debbie Jones on 845514 or email [email protected]
When technology goes wrong
The father of a family - who was a big-time techie - got his oldest daughter an iPhone for her birthday. He also got an iPad for his son. Later he bought an iPod for the
youngest daughter. Then, when his wedding anniversary rolled around, he got his
wife an iRon. That’s when the fight began.
22 May 2017
WINE TASTING BY CARPE VINUM
In this year of Brexit, discover and enjoy the delights of the wines of this country
in aid of THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S
at 7.30 PM ON FRIDAY 30TH JUNE at Glebe House,
Rectory Lane, Buckland, followed by a light supper.
Entrance: £15 for Friends; £20 for guests; supper £7.
For reservations contact [email protected]
CAKE RECIPE for those who can’t remember last year’s cake recipe
Ingredients:
* 2 cups flour * 1 stick butter
* 1 cup of water
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 cup of sugar * 1 tsp salt
Method: Sample the wine to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the wine again.
To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon
of sugar. Beat again. At this point it’s best to make sure the wine is still OK. Try
another cup... Just in case. Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 eggs and add to the
bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Pick the frigging fruit up off floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in
the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the wine to check for
tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Check the wine. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or some
fink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and
try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner. Finally, throw the bowl
through the window. Finish the wine and wipe counter with the cat. Take a taxi to Woolworths and buy cake.
* 1 cup of brown sugar
* Lemon juice * 4 large eggs
* Nuts
* 2 bottles wine
* 2 cups of dried fruit
15 May 2017
NORTH DOWNS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Now we are in the midst of one of the
busiest terms of the school year. With, hopefully, better weather the children will be able to go
outside and enjoy the many sporting opportunities available.
At North Downs we are very focused on encouraging children to get out and about and we
have an ethos that values and rewards sporting skills and interest. Our children don’t necessarily have to excel
at sport but we do expect them to take part. Sport has been high on our
agenda recently and we are celebrating successes in a variety of sports. In Dorking Primary Schools Cross Country
League we had some fabulous performances in all races, which was reflected in the end results, with
awards for individuals as well as teams: our Year 3/4 team came 4th and our Year 5/6 team came 1st. In the Year 5
and 6 District Netball tournaments our Year 6 team came 2nd and our Year 5 team 3rd. Finally, the Dorking Primary
Schools District Tag Rugby Tournament
in which our Year 6 ‘A’ team won and the ‘B’ team came fourth. We are all
delighted that North Downs
has been recognised for the level of participation and commitment to sporting
activities and we have been awarded the Active Gold Award for the second year
running.
Also this term the school choir will be singing in the annual Dorking School
Music Festival at Dorking Halls and Year 6 are involved in bicycle training.
In addition, the whole school will be Maypole Dancing on Brockham village green on the afternoon of Thursday
25th May. This is always a busy term but is one with many activities for all the children, staff and parents to
enjoy, hopefully in the sunshine!
Jane Douglass, Headteacher,
North Downs Primary School,
An editor living in Fleet
Thought his mag was at last complete All done! It looked fine,
He reached for some wine
And somehow pressed alt/ctrl/delete
16 May 2017
BETCHWORTH & BUCKLAND TINY TOTS TODDLER GROUP
Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon
Summer term continuing through to July 25th
All are welcome. We have a different craft activity every
week, a baby corner, ride on area, yummy and healthy snacks, and we finish with story and songs.
Find us at: The Reading Room, Old Road, Buckland, RH3 7DY. Queries? Contact
Debbie Jones 841005 or 07701 347351
THE BETCHWORTH & BUCKLAND
CHILDREN’S NURSERY
THE STREET, BETCHWORTH RH3 7DJ
OPEN MORNING & NEARLY NEW SALE, SATURDAY 13TH MAY, 10AM – 12NOON
Great Bargains
Come and see our lovely Nursery
Have a cup of tea and a piece of cake!
Come and make a clay model with the help of a professional sculptor!
Nursery places available for 2.5 to 5 yr olds!
Contact us for more information 843610
email: [email protected]
Surely what our society needs today is fewer laws, less advice and more good
examples.
When you are going through a hard time and you wonder where God is,
remember the teacher is always quiet during a test.
US General Norman Schwarzkopf was asked if there was room for forgiveness toward those who harboured and abetted the terrorists who
perpetrated the 9/11 attacks. The General said “I believe that forgiving them
is God’s function; our job is to arrange the meeting.”
21 May 2017
♠ ♥ BUCKLAND BRIDGE CLUB ♦ ♣
Recent winners are as follows:
23rd Mar: N/S: Robin Hoare & Ruzena Cates
E/W: Roberta & Douglas Rounthwaite
30th Mar: N/S: Michael & Shan Calvert
E/W: Diana & David Watson 6th Apr: N/S: Gloria Whitwell & Richard Wheen
E/W: Hetty Fisher & John Mitchell
13th Apr: N/S: Vanessa Sadler & Jocelyn Morley
E/W: Hetty Fisher & John Mitchell 20th Apr: N/S: Hetty Fisher & Liz Woodhouse
E/W: Richard Pocock & Geoff Woodcock
Congratulations to all concerned. We play duplicate bridge in the Reading Room each Thursday and start at 2.15pm, but please arrive and sit down no later than
2.05pm. For the Club website (with recent results), visit bridgewebs.com/Buckland.
Please do not park in front of the village shop or block access to Dungates Lane or to houses in the area.
For those interested, there is now a bridge club in the Reading Room on Tuesday
afternoons, also at 2.15pm. This is intended for those who want more practice or who feel they are not yet quite up to the standard of the Thursday Club. For further
information 842082.
Richard Wheen
BUCKLAND ONE WORLD GROUP - A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
On Friday 7th June at 8pm, Christopher Wheen (piano) and Margaret Watson (harp) will be giving a concert in the Reading
Room in aid of the charity Money for Madagascar. More details
will be announced in the June parish magazine.
20 May 2017
MAY GARDEN NOTES
Now that the gardening season is in full swing, here are a few tips to keep your
garden in tip-top condition in May.
Keep newly planted trees and shrubs well-watered, especially bare-rooted or
root-balled plants. They can easily dry out during their first season before the
roots have established.
Check regularly for pests and diseases. On apple and plum trees, pheromone
traps will help to reduce codling moth and fruit moth activity.
Roses are likely to need spraying fortnightly against blackspot and mildew. Vegetables are also vulnerable; fleece or re-
useable enviromesh will help to keep bugs away.
Weeds are now in competition with young plants, taking
nutrients, space and water. At the very least, hoe over beds before they begin to take over.
Start a regular programme of feeding, in particular for plants in pots. Look out
for yellowing leaves – that usually means “I’m hungry”!
Harden off tender plants by leaving them outside during the long daylight
hours, and bringing them in at night if the temperature is due to drop below 10
degrees C. Many bedding plants will tolerate lower temperatures for a while,
but leaves can become scorched. Follow the weather forecast, but usually we are safe from cold nights by mid-May.
Plant up hanging baskets. As well as the usual favourites of fuchsia, lobelia,
geranium, and petunia, try a herb basket full of your own choice of edibles such as thyme, rosemary, mint, and basil. Tumbling tomatoes and
strawberries will also fruit well when trailing.
David Hogg, Buckland Nurseries
INDIAN CHRISTIANS: TARGETS OF HATE CRIMES
At least 15 believers assaulted – including two women beaten by their husbands; two
church meetings and two marriage services disrupted; several church buildings vandalised and looted; a Christian orphanage shut down by police for “child
trafficking”; pastors threated; a peace gathering attacked by a mob. Such was the
litany of frequently violent persecution experienced by Indian Christians at the hands
of Hindus in a single month: February 2017.
The Evangelical Fellowship of India reports that Indian believers are living on the
persecution front line in a country where they are supposed to be protected.
17 May 2017
St DUNSTAN
Dunstan (909 - 988) was the most popular saint in England for nearly two
centuries, being famous for many stories about defeating the devil.
A story tells how as a monk Dunstan
nailed a horseshoe to the Devil's hoof when he was asked to re-shoe the
Devil's horse. This caused such pain, and Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil after he
promised never to enter a place where a horseshoe is over the door. They say that is why people still hang horse
shoes over doorways.
St Dunstan is the patron saint of blacksmiths and bell ringers as well as
goldsmiths and silversmiths. His Feast Day is 19th May, which is why the date year on the hallmarks on gold and silver
runs from 19th to 18th May, not the calendar year.
NOT JUST ON YOUR FEET…. The answers to these are all something you could wear on your feet, but the
word also means… A sure-footed pack animal A thin sharp knife
A wobbly dessert A poisonous snake Isn’t safe on ice
A gymnastic move Equipment used to move water An Irish accent
Part of a car used for storage A sports coach
What do you call a shoe that looks
like a banana? A slipper.
Who always goes to bed with his
shoes on? A horse.
Children’s Page
Answers: 1 Mule 2 Stiletto 3 Jelly
4 Moccasin 5 Slipper 6 Flip flop 7 Pump 8 Brogue 9 Boot 10 Trainer
Try locating the people in the bible who
responded to a job invitation by saying: I can’t. I’ve just got married.
I’m too young. I’ve got a speech impediment. Nobody will take any notice of me.
I’m not qualified. There’s a lion outside, I’ll be killed. I’m not good enough.
Answers. (A) Luke, Chapter 14, verse
20. (B) Jeremiah 1.6. (C, D, E) Exodus 3.11, 4.1; 4.10. (F) Proverbs 22.13. (G) Isaiah 6. 5 & Luke 5.8.
But the ultimate award for evasion goes to Jonah. He was called to be a
missionary to foreigners whom he detested, so he took off in the opposite direction.
18 May 2017
Philip, the apostle with common sense (1st May)
Is there someone in church whom you respect for their spirituality and
common sense combined – someone you feel easy about approaching to
ask questions? That person’s patron saint should be Philip.
Philip came from Bethsaida, and was a disciple of Jesus from early on. He knew
how to lead others to Jesus – he brought Nathanael (or Bartholomew) to him in a
calm, kindly way. He knew how to do some financial forecasting: at the feeding of
the 5,000 it was he who pointed out that without divine help, even 200 pennyworth of bread wasn’t going to feed that crowd.
He was the one whom the Greeks approached when they wanted to ask Jesus to show
them the Father, but didn’t quite have the nerve to approach Jesus directly. People had confidence in Philip’s spirituality, common sense and kindliness. Such a person
is a gift to any church! In art, the Apostle Philip has been represented either with a
cross, or with loaves of bread.
THE MAGAZINE 50 YEARS AGO
The Rector reports that the finances of the Reading Room need consideration by the
Standing Committee. At the moment the charge for hiring the Reading Room for one session ranges from £1 to £1.50 for an afternoon or evening session, to 3 guineas for
a wedding reception.
The enlargement of the Vestry has been completed. There are now 174 on the Electoral Roll.
From the Diocesan leaflet accompanying the magazine: “After washing out a
thermos flask to store away when not in use, drain until quite dry and then drop inside a small sugar lump. This will prevent it going musty.” “Children’s wellington
boots often get damp inside and are difficult to dry. Try making two bags of old
material and fill them with bran. Place one in each boot and this will dry the inside
thoroughly.”
19 May 2017
ON THE HAZARDS OF BAPTISMS
The Rectory, St. James the Least of All
My dear Nephew Darren
Your new thermostatically controlled, underwater illuminated baptismal tank with
wave simulation, for total immersions, sounds rather intimidating. I am slightly
surprised you don’t have computer-generated doves flying overhead, in order to add that final touch of authenticity. I would imagine that to perform baptisms in your
tank, you need a degree in electrical engineering as much as one in theology.
I do, however, agree with your Vicar’s decision to stop the practice of your performing these rituals in the river Mersey. It is one thing for your newly baptised
to emerge from the waters filled with the Holy Spirit, and quite another to emerge
filled with typhoid. Better to give them a baptismal certificate, rather than a free ride
to the hospital for a stomach pump. The river Jordan may have been all very well for
John the Baptist, but I expect that even he would hesitate at the river Mersey.
Had I baptised dear Miss Pemberton in the Mersey last month – at 93 years, taking
the decision a little late in life (I did not attempt to hold her in one arm) – being a
lady of such proportions, I suspect she would have constituted a shipping hazard.
I appreciate your suggestion that such procedures would look charming on the banks
of our local Cotswold stream, but irrespective of our differing theologies, I would not
want to be seen by parishioners in my bathing costume. Such apparel may be all
very well when I am on holiday somewhere where I am totally unknown, but it
hardly seems fitting for an honorary Canon in his parish.
I do concede that baptisms in medieval fonts can have their own particular problems.
The plug in our own has never fitted properly, and so after filling it, I know I have
precisely 16 minutes and 45 seconds to come to the actual baptism, otherwise the water has disappeared entirely. As I have discovered over the years, it is impossible
to look dignified disappearing into the vestry half way through the Service in order to
fetch a second bucket. For baptisms in winter, the presentation from Admiral
Barnaby of the small silver hammer has been a great help in order to break the ice
that slowly forms across the surface as the service proceeds.
In future, as you and your own candidates luxuriate in this heated baptismal spa, do
spare a thought for those of us who maintain the true faith.
Your loving uncle,
Eustace