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Parish Magazine September 2014
As usual, my thanks to all who have helped in the compilation of this
month’s magazine. Please could those whose organisations are listed in
the Parish Directory check to make sure that we have their correct details.
. Christine Leonard
Church Matters Page 2 Church Services (All Saints’) / Harvest Lunch 3 New Rector / Headley Wives 4 Church Services (Lindford / St Francis) 5 Mobile Library dates 5 News from St Francis Community Church 6 Parish Register / Food Banks 7 Parish Lunch / Arford Bells 8 Arford WI / Crafting B’s 9 Headley Horticultural Society 10 Walking for Health / Can You Remember? 11 The Headley Society / Historic Headley series of talks 12, 13 Gardeners Question Corner 14, 15 Website addresses 15 Memorial Concert, Grayswood 16 Headley Holme School 17, 18 Headley Fete 19 Headley Theatre Club 20 Grayshott Flower Club 21 Headley Village Hall regular activities 21 Alton Abbey 22 Vernon Hill, artist & sculptor of Headley Down 23 Did You Know This about Headley? 24 Cookery Corner 25 Dash to Raise Cash / Guildford Cathedral appeal 26 Headley Voluntary Care 27 Noah’s Page (for younger ones) 28 Parish Directory Back
Thank you to all those who have contributed to this issue
October issue deadline: 12th
September 2014.
Please submit articles to [email protected]
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Dear Friends, September 2014
Great words of comfort . . .
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me,
your rod and your staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23 v4)
Hard Times
If there is one thing that we can all be fairly sure of encountering, it is
‘hard times’. Who would not choose to a have a smooth and comfortable
journey through life? Being realistic we can be certain that, at some point
or other, we will face difficulties that may seem insurmountable (illness,
pain, bereavement, redundancy, marital or financial problems, or family
strains and so on).
The Presence of Love
The Good News is that in the face of all these challenges of life God makes
a promise. The promise: to always be there – to always be with us in every
situation we face. The Bible is full of promises that God will encourage us
in times of difficulty, comfort us in times of sorrow, strengthen us in times
of weakness, help us in time of need. This is what people in the Bible
discovered time and again.
In the Old Testament we can read about King David – who went through
some dreadful experiences; but he found God’s promised presence and
discovered that, ‘Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me’.
In the New Testament the Apostle Paul faced all sorts of hardships on his
journey to fulfil his call; but he also found God’s promised presence,
discovering for himself that ‘my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is
made perfect in weakness’ (2 Corinthians 12 v9).
Today, whatever situations we may be facing – the promised presence of
the Lord can be found.
David Arnott LLM, All Saints Parish Church, Headley
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Church Services ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH
SEPTEMBER
4 Thursday 9.30am Morning Service/Holy Communion 7 SUNDAY - TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00am Holy Communion 1662 10.00am Holy Communion
(Sunday School meets in the Church Centre)
11 Thursday 9.30am Morning Service/Holy Communion
14 SUNDAY - THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00am Holy Communion 1662
10.00am Family Service 18 Thursday 9.30am Morning Service/Holy Communion
21 SUNDAY - FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00am Holy Communion 1662 10.00am Holy Communion (Sunday School meets in the Church Centre) 25 Thursday 9.30am Morning Service/Holy Communion
26 Friday 4.00pm Holy Matrimony – Lee Fanelli & Lyndsey Allen
28 SUNDAY - FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00am Holy Communion 1662 10.00am Holy Communion 12.00pm Holy Baptism OCTOBER 2 Thursday 9.30am Morning Service/Holy Communion 5 SUNDAY - SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00am Holy Communion 1662 10.00am Holy Communion. The Ven Stuart Beake,
Archdeacon of Surrey, will be presiding at this service.
Harvest Lunch The Harvest Lunch will be held on Sunday 12
th October at 12.30pm.
Please put this date in your diary, details to follow.
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New Rector After such a long vacancy it is with great pleasure that we are writing this
article. On 27th
August we were able to announce in Church that a new
incumbent had been appointed.
He is The Rev Dr Andrew Barton and at present he is Rector of St Kessocks
in Auchterarder, Perthshire. This church belongs to The Scottish Episcopal
Church. His wife Lesley is a full time primary school teacher and hopes to
continue teaching locally. They have four sons, all grown and left home.
His family come from the Reading area and he was ordained in Winchester
in 1991. Headley will be his third incumbency having served in the
Winchester diocese before his move to Scotland. During his period in
Auchterarder he had a four month overseas exchange with the Vicar of All
Saints Anglican Church in Adelaide, Australia.
This will be Andrew’s first single church parish; a state that he is looking
forward to.
Andrew will be inducted and installed on Thursday 20th
November with
Bishop Ian and Archdeacon Stuart Beake conducting the service.
Andrew and Lesley hope to move into the Rectory on the week beginning
10th
November.
He will receive a very warm welcome at All Saints and I’m sure the wider
community will be equally welcoming.
The Church Wardens
Headley Wives
Luckily the weather was beautiful for our summer outing to the Chichester
Canal and a trip on the canal. It was very tranquil and a good break from
the hustle and bustle of daily life. Thanks to Ann Knighton for arranging it
and for ordering the weather.
The next meeting is on 3rd
September, when we are to have a speaker
from the National Trust. Visitors are welcome to the meeting and there is
a charge of £2 which includes tea or coffee and biscuits.
Headley Wives are to have a produce stall at Headley Fete on September
13th
, so please can we have cakes, jams, chutneys, fruit, vegetables etc? It
can be brought to the Church Office on Friday 12th
September, taken to
Anna Moverley or brought to the village green on Saturday from 10am.
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LINDFORD CHURCH SERVICES
SEPTEMBER
7 SUNDAY 11.00am All Age Worship - Cdr Mark Barton
6.30pm Service - Local arrangement
14 SUNDAY 11.00am Sunday Club
6.30pm Communion Service - Rev. David Muskett
21 SUNDAY 11.00am Sunday Club
6.30pm Service - Mr. Edward Tullett
28 SUNDAY 11.00am Sunday Club
6.30pm Service - Rev. David Muskett
Play 'n' Praise Every Monday 1.45 - 2.45pm
Pop in for a cuppa Every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm
Wednesday Get Togethers 10th and 24th at 2.15pm
Prayer & Bible Study Every Thursday at 8pm
ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY CHURCH – SERVICES
SEPTEMBER
7 SUNDAY 10.15am The BIG Breakfast “Church but not as you know it”
– Rev Marion Warren & Ruth Page
14 SUNDAY 10.15am Holy Communion – Rev Marion Warren
21 SUNDAY 10.15am Morning Worship– Martin Firman
28 SUNDAY 10.15am Holy Communion – John Russell & Martin Firman
Morning Prayers - Every Wednesday 9.00 – 9.30am
Mobile Library
The Library Service visits the parish every 4th Thursday.
The next visits will be on 25th September
with the following stops
Eddey’s Lane (Whittles) 9.40–10.10am
All Saints’ Church Centre 10.20 – 10.50am
Lindford Royal Exchange 11.00–11.30am
Lindford Lansdowne 11.35–11.50am
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St Francis Community Church News
News from St Francis Community Church
www.StFrancisHeadleyDown.com
Sometimes the summer months can be quiet due to people being away on
holiday. However, we had two key
community-serving activities on the first
weekend in August.
Kraftikids outing to Southsea.
On the Saturday, we had the annual
Kraftikids outing to Southsea, with
financial assistance from East Hampshire
District Council. This trip to the seaside
was not limited to KraftiKids children and
their families, but also offered to other families living on Headley Down
who have no transport of their own. We were pleased that several elderly
people living on their own were able to
join us too. In all 94 people booked to
come on the trip.
We were told that some of the children
who went along last year had never been
to the sea-side before, and it was
therefore quite a special experience for
them.
Garden Service
The next day, we held our annual Open-Air
Garden Service, followed by a BBQ and
Picnic Lunch. During the service, there was
a performance by ASH Puppets (see right).
A particularly touching moment was when
a widowed lady who had been on the
Kraftikids outing, shared with us that she
considered the trip to Southsea to be her
holiday, as she lacked the resources to go elsewhere during year.
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Parish Register ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH
MARRIAGES
21st
June Ross Heeson & Stephanie Burrows
28th
June Gary Alden & Lisa Hollier
4th
July Joe Troszok & Clare McCarthy
12th
July Dominic Barr & Laura Johnson
BAPTISMS
15th
June Jacob Edward Dando
James Lewis Dando
20th
July Darcey Evaline Lamport
Lochlan Stewart Sanderson
FUNERALS & BURIALS
19th
June Marion Smith 74 Bordon
23rd
July George Albert Knight 78 Lindford
MEMORIAL SERVICE
14th
July Anne Winkworth 67 Headley
Please support the
and The St Francis Community
Church Food Bank.
Items for delivery to the Food
Banks should be left in church
by the first Sunday in the month
Thank you for your continued
support.
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Parish Lunch
This is a monthly occasion, usually on the third Sunday, when we have a carvery at Blackmoor Golf Club.
This is a pleasant way to meet and get to know fellow parishioners. Everyone is very welcome.
If you would like to come along please contact
Jill Howard-Duff on (01428) 714073 before the preceding Friday
Arford Bells
This small handbell group have been playing in and around Headley for
over twenty years.
Over the years we have performed in residential homes, churches, village
halls, Abbeys, Cathedrals, at tea parties, weddings, Christmas celebrations
and as part of several concerts.
We play American bells and practise every week at 7.00pm at The
Wheatley Pavilion on the sports field. Rehearsals have just started for our
annual concert in Guildford Cathedral where we play with over 200
players.
If you would like to try your hand at this very ancient art of music making
come along on practise night and listen or have a go – no musical
expertise is needed.
For further information call Christine Leonard 01428 712010.
Future dates:
21 Sept
23 November
14 December
£14
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Arford WI
At the June meeting of Arford WI, Rudyard Kipling (alias Jonathan Jones),
related to members the story of his life. He was born in Bombay in 1865,
spent some of his boyhood in Southsea, married in 1891 and had 2
daughters and one son. He was heartbroken when his first daughter died,
and later his son was killed in the first world war. He died in 1936.
Jonathan quoted several of Kipling’s well known poems, which delighted
his audience.
The WI garden party was held on a perfect July evening, in a member's
garden. After a walk around her immaculate, delightful garden, everyone
was able to sit and enjoy the company of their friends, eat their picnics
and partake of the delicious puddings, which had been provided by the
committee.
"From St Kilda to Svalbard – a Wildlife Odyssey" is the title of the talk to be
given at the next meeting on 25th September. New members are always
welcome, so do come along and give Arford WI a visit.
Mrs Jennifer Mitchell, President, is always happy to give information
regarding Arford WI, on 01420 476406.
Crafting B’s
Crafting B’s take place in Headley Village Hall on the 3rd Thursday of each
month from 2–4pm.
Future Programme:
18th Sept – Ceramic Painting – Louise
16th Oct – Guild of Knotters – Ian Scofield
20th Nov – Christmas Craft – Adrienne
18th Dec – Marzipan Petit Fours – Sylvia
For more details contact Yvonne Kilburn (01420) 477243.
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Headley Horticultural Society
SUMMER SHOW
Roses, Sweet Peas and Delphiniums provided a burst of colour and
perfume at Headley Horticultural Society’s Summer show, held at the
Village Hall on 28 June. Despite the number of exhibitors being down
from last year, over 200 exhibits were staged ready for the judging to
commence at 11.30am.
Although the number of photographs submitted was much reduced, as
was the amount of cookery items, the flower, fruit and vegetables classes
were well supported and the judge spent nearly two hours deciding which
should be given the honour of a first place.
Anne Goldman triumphed with her roses ,winning first prize in six classes
and the Rose Society Bronze Medal. She was also awarded the Elsie
Watkins Cup for her lovely container of mixed roses.
Amongst the prizewinning fruit and vegetables grown by Martin Potter, his
beautiful dish of redcurrants, which looked as though they had been
freshly polished, won the award of best in show and first place was also
given to his gooseberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and potatoes.
Mandy Noke, entering the show for the first time managed to scoop first
prize in two classes with her peas and a children’s healthy lunchbox.
Irene Millard’s lovely orchid came in first in the flowering pot plant class
and she was also exhibiting for the first time.
It is hoped that they will both be encouraged to try again at the Autumn
show on 6 September. All newcomers are welcome and advice on staging
and judging freely given – please give it a go!
EVENING MEETINGS
The evenings are beginning to draw in and next month Headley
Horticultural Society will resume their evening meetings. On the 18th
September Mark Saunders will give us some advice on “Vegetable
Growing”; we all know that next year will be better so hopefully we will
grow bigger and better veg after this talk! As usual the meeting will begin
at 8.00pm at Headley Village Hall.
Before that we will be visiting RHS Wisley to see the gardens and the
Annual Flower Show on the 3rd
September, and on 6th
September the
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Autumn Show will bring the show season to a close. Please do support the
show if you can; there are plenty of classes to enter (see your schedule) or
just come along to admire the exhibits and enjoy a cup of tea and
homemade cake in the marquee.
Headley Walking for Health
Every Wednesday morning at 10.30am Headley walking for health gather
at the village hall for a walk lasting just over an hour and usually finishing
with a coffee in the centre of the village. These walks are free to attend. It
is a great way to improve your health and well-being whilst meeting new
people.
The walks are led by walk leaders trained in supporting walkers of all
abilities and are able to offer encouragement and information on how to
improve fitness.
The walk leaders are all volunteers and on average are required to support
a walk about once every five weeks. If you are interested in supporting
this popular and worthwhile project by training as a walk leader we would
be delighted to hear from you. For more information please take a look at
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or telephone Sue Kerr on 01420 478680.
For those who enjoy a slightly longer walk, Jo Smith organises a monthly
Walk for Health of around 7 miles on the first Sunday of the month,
starting at 11am at Headley Village Hall. No pre-booking needed, but if
you want to know more about it, contact Jo on 01428 712892.
A schedule of these monthly walks is on the village website at
www.headley-village.com/walks/
Can You Remember? Can you remember the Army huts on the Rectory Field behind the Holly
Bush during and after the Second World War? David Hardy lived in No.11
and would be interested to see any pictures or other mementoes which
you may have. He lives in Lindford and can be contacted on 07801
079208.
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The Headley Society
Summer Visit to The Old Rectory, Headley The sun shone and the sausages sizzled. Paul Heath did
a sterling job providing hot dogs for Headley Society
members at their garden party meeting, held early in
July in the Old Rectory Gardens, by kind permission of
Robin and Phyllida Smeeton.
Following a walk around the beautiful garden, Robin outlined a few
interesting facts about the Old Rectory, after which members sat enjoying
their hot dogs and chatting with their friends.
Betty White, President, thanked Robin and Phyllida for their hospitality
and presented them both with appropriate tokens of gratitude.
Hindhead After the Tunnel – Matt Cusack
The speaker at The Headley Society’s meeting in August was Matt Cusack,
National Trust Head Ranger, Surrey Hills.
Matt had begun his work for the National Trust at Hindhead just a year
before the project to build the Hindhead Tunnel began, and so had seen it
before, during and after the development.
He began his illustrated talk by giving us a short history of the agricultural
use of the fertile land within the Punch Bowl and the people who once
lived there, including farmers and broomsquires. We also heard the story
of the unfortunate sailor who was murdered on Hindhead in 1786 and the
subsequent execution of the murderers there on a gibbet.
Moving on, he explained the role of the National Trust in conservation of
the landscape, by means of both human and animal activity. He is based
in Witley and his ‘patch’ also covers Frensham Common as well as other
areas around Hindhead.
Finally he gave us the story of the tunnel under Hindhead. Work on this
began in 2007 and was completed in 2011, after which the course of the
A3 road over the common was removed. This is now allowing the Trust to
connect the two sides of the common, and Matt showed us maps of
where various endangered species were happier to live. In addition the
Common has now become a great attraction for walkers and cyclists
following the Trust’s waymarked routes.
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The next meeting of The Headley Society will be held at Headley Church
Centre on 4th September when Malcolm Buchanan will talk about Thomas
Adlam VC and interesting facts of memorable winners.
Membership of the Headley Society costs just £6 a year; details are
available from Ann Viney on 01420 474266. Visit www.headley-
village.com/society to learn more.
FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE HEADLEY SOCIETY
2014
Oct 2nd – Civil War in Hampshire – Alan Turton
Nov 6th – Rare Earth Metals, Vital for Modern Life – Dr Ralph Kay
Dec 4th – Members Only – 7.30pm – Christmas Party
2015
Jan 8th – The Introduction of Hops in the UK – Bill Weeks
Feb 5th – The First 500 Years of Loseley Park – Mrs Jennifer Nicholas
Mar 5th – AGM, followed by The Story of John Betjeman – Paul Robinson
Historic Headley
Friday 24th October at Headley Village Hall. Doors open 7.30pm The second in a series of talks on the history of Headley and its
surroundings organised by John Owen Smith
There will be two tales with a local connection
A Rector reports – an illustrated talk by John Owen Smith on Wallis Hay
Laverty, Rector of Headley 1872-1928: the man, his family, his works and
his notebooks.
“Short Man, Bought My Carrots” – an illustrated talk by Jane Lewis about
her study on ‘Life and Labour in an Agricultural Village’ using our Headley
as an example. Jane works at the Surrey History Centre in Woking.
Refreshments available between talks– Entry £5 on the door – no need
to book – Exhibits from the Headley Archives will also be on display
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Gardening Question Corner
Following such wet weather, what can I do about poor drainage in
my garden?
The type of soil in your garden will affect drainage. If there are particles of
clay the water will percolate more slowly than through larger particles
such as sandy soils. Clay soil is also less able to withstand compaction,
especially when wet. With clay soil you will need to dig in lots of well
rotted organic matter, as deeply as possible. This will hold the clay
particles open and improve drainage. The best time to do this is in the
autumn. Of course the ground may be simply wet due to spring lines or
high water tables. If your soil is naturally wet then your best option is to
grow moisture-loving plants that will enjoy these conditions. Try astilbies,
candelabra primulas, gunnera, hostas etc.
How can I stop my bamboo invading the rest of my garden?
Bamboo spreads via underground rhizomes which send up shoots well
beyond the parent plant. If you use chemicals on these shoots you could
kill the parent plant. So instead, you have to use a physical barrier. The
bamboo rhizomes are usually in the top 12 inches of the soil, so dig a
trench along your border or round the plant, then line the base and side
with roof tiles or with bamboo root membrane, then fill back the soil.
I have a cat and have read that there are toxic plants that I should
avoid?
The internet is full of scary lists of plants that could harm your cat. The list
of symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite and mouth swelling. Of
course, if your cat becomes ill you should consult a vet immediately.
However, cats will naturally tend to avoid eating plants that are toxic.
Exceptions include lilies – if cats inadvertently get the pollen from a lily on
their fur and ingest it while grooming, it could cause kidney damage. It
might not be effective to banish all toxic plants from your garden because
your cat will also roam into your neighbours’ gardens.
Q
Q
Q Q
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I've been gathering seed, but how long do they stay viable?
Seeds are capable of staying viable for several years, and there are even
records of some germinating after thousands of years. However, success
will depend on the storage conditions. Seeds are really sleeping plants,
and they gradually lose moisture and nutrients over time. So the longer a
seed is stored the less likely it is to germinate. It is best to keep your seeds
in chilled and dry conditions. If you have old packets of seeds left over
from last year, try a few first to see if they germinate rather than use them
as your main crop.
Parish Church
Website
Website can be found at
www.headleyallsaints.org.uk
Other Useful Website Addresses
www.headley-village.com – Headley Village website
www.hants.gov.uk – Hampshire County Council
www.easthants.gov.uk – East Hampshire District Council
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Richard Steele-Perkins Memorial
Concert
27th
September 2014 8 pm
All Saints Church, Grayswood
GU27 2DB
Crispian Steele-Perkins Trumpet[s]
with Leslie Pearson [Piano]
Music by Handel, Bernstein, Hayden, Mancini,
Bacharach and Glen Miller and demonstration of
trumpet techniques.
Tickets: £15 for concert only (including glass of wine),
or £25 Concert and pre-concert set meal at the
Wheatsheaf Inn, Grayswood GU27 2DE – 6.30 pm
From:
Judy Culhane 01428 644125
Shirley Richmond 01428 653285
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The Holme Church of England
Primary School A Good Shepherd Trust Academy
There’s no place like Holme! A year after becoming an academy the Holme Church of England Primary
School has plenty to celebrate.
Since becoming an academy sponsored by the Diocese of Guildford’s
multi-academy trust, The Good Shepherd Trust (GST), achievement and
behaviour have dramatically improved at the school, and the celebratory
atmosphere has been evident in the final weeks of term with a highly
successful school summer fair and arrival of a new minibus complete with
designs created by pupils.
The Holme was placed in special measures by Ofsted in June 2012 and
during the academic year 2012–2013 had a series of interim headteachers,
which provided little stability or continuity for the children and staff. But a
summer term report compiled by an Ofsted lead inspector contracted by
the GST, and written to the same specification as a formal Ofsted report,
confirmed that achievement, teaching, behaviour and leadership are all
‘good’, stating: ‘The school has made thoroughly effective progress in its
overall work since September’.
GST’s Chief Executive Dr Peter Simpson, said: “This report has externally
validated our evidence that the school is now providing a high quality
education and we are confident that when the school has its first formal
Ofsted inspection as an academy, probably next term, it will perform well.
Key Stage 2 results just released show that the children’s attainment is
now very good indeed, with all pupils demonstrating excellent progress’.
“The first important step taken by the Diocese was to appoint a highly
experienced headteacher, Mrs Denise Williams, with a proven record of
having raised standards in other schools, and the report affirms this.
“Mrs Williams will be moving in September to another GST academy and
we are thrilled to say that The Holme will be welcoming a talented and
highly skilled headteacher, Ms Ruth Worswick, to take the school forward
and build on the considerable progress already made.”
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Chair of governors Michael Hall said: “Having known the school pre and
post academy, I can honestly say it has been completely transformed in all
respects. I want to pay tribute to the pupils, staff and Mrs Williams for all
they have done in bringing about significant improvement and to fellow
governors, as well as the support of parents, particularly FROTH, Friends of
The Holme, whose hard work and generosity has enabled the purchase of
a minibus.
“The minibus will be available for hire by members of the community,
including the local church All Saints’, Headley, which is already using the
bus to transport parishioners to services.
“This working together for the benefit of the school culminated in the
recent successful summer fair, which raised £1,319.
“It is remarkable to look back at how much has been achieved and we look
to the year ahead with confidence and anticipation.”
St Mary's Church BENTWORTH, Charity No: 249276
JUMBLE SALE
To be held on Saturday 6th September 2014
In the Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Bentworth GU34 5RE
From 1pm – 4pm
Items for sale can be delivered to the Hall
from 10am on the day
and will be very welcome.
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Headley Fete
SATURDAY 13TH
SEPTEMBER 2014
Lots of events in the arena, including:
Decorated Bicycle Competition
Falconry Display
Hula Hoop Display
Ukulele Players
Dog Show
Hampshire Song
Ash Puppets
Egg Throwing
There will also be many & various stalls for you to investigate, including a
Fresh Produce Tent … and much more
Refreshments Fish and Chips, B.B.Q., Beer Tent and W.I. refreshments in the Village Hall
THIS YEAR’S THEME IS THE FIRST WORLD WAR
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE DAY!
As usual we are looking for volunteers to help us on the day, to set up and
to clear up – even an hour would help. If you could help, please contact
Rosemary or Dil (details below).
For further information, contact Rosemary Schofield: 01428 712561
or Dil Williamson-Smith: 01428 712892
Headley Village Fete is sponsored by East Hampshire District Council and
Headley Parish Council
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Headley Theatre Club
It was good to receive so much positive feed-back
for our production Reflections on WW1 which we
performed in July. Below we remind you of the
cast in full voice at the end of the show.
Rehersals for our next production, a stage version
of the much-loved TV series The Darling Buds of
May, are well under way and tickets are on sale from our usual outlets:
Tina’s Hair in High Street Headley, Whittles Post Office and Stores in
Headley Down & Magical Rooms in Grayshott; on line at www.headley-
village.com/drama or from the Box Office 01428 717358
There are four performances, on 10th, 11th & 17th, 18th October. Tickets
at £15 include a three-course supper. Bring your own tipple.
The cast of Reflections lead the audience during the Finale in July
Looking further ahead, the read-through and auditions for this year’s
pantomime Ali Baba will be held on Monday 13th & Thursday 16th
October. Don’t be shy – come along and see what we have on offer.
As always, we welcome new members and if you are interested in joining
please do come and meet us all. We are at the Village Hall most Monday
and Thursday evenings; just give Dil a call (712892) and she will let you
know about the current rehearsal schedule – we’d love to see you.
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Grayshott Flower Club
Further Programme for 2014
October 1st
– ‘Autumn Delights’ – a demonstration by Valerie Clark
November 5th
– ‘Dutch Treat’ – a demonstration by Nel de Jong
December 3rd
– ‘Christmas Calendar’ – a demonstration by Alison and
Nigel Gillott
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month
in Grayshott Village Hall, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start
Regular Activities in Headley Village Hall
Pilates Mon: 10–11 & 11–noon
Dance & Ballet Mon: 3.30 – 7.00pm
Swing Time Mon: 7.30pm onwards (last Mon of month)
Headley Theatre Club other Mondays: 8.00 – 10.00pm
Ballroom Dancing Tue: 9.30am – 2pm
Line dancing Tue: 7.45 – 9.15pm
Pilates Wed: 9.15–10.15am
Dog Obedience Wed: 11.30 – 4.15pm
Ringcraft for Dogs Wed: 7.30 – 9.30pm
Line dancing Thu: 10.15am – 12.45
Crafting B’s 3rd Thurs: 2.00–4.00pm
Horticultural Society 3rd Thurs: Sep–Mar except Dec: 7.30pm
Headley Theatre Club Thu: 6.30 – 10.00pm
Gentle Aerobics Fri: 1.30 – 2.30pm
Boppin Sat: 9.00am – 1pm
For bookings & information, contact Rosemary on 01428 712561
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Alton Abbey
Friends of Alton Abbey September 27th Saturday Iconography A Retreat Day led by Dom
Anselm OSB – “The Beauty of Holiness and The Holiness of Beauty”
£25 Mass 9am, meet in Reception 10.15am, finish 4pm
Iconographer, Dom Anselm, leads a study and meditation day devoted to
the visual arts’ interaction with faith and worship. There will be 2
illustrated talks and the opportunity for meditation & discussion.
Please bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be available in the Visitor’s
Centre
£15 7pm A talk as above, followed by Wine and nibbles in the Cloister
Garden by the Friends of Alton Abbey. This is a stand alone evening, or
can be added to the Retreat Day above for a total of £35.
October 3rd - 5th Enemies of Alice A weekend retreat led by Dom
Anselm OSB
A Retreat in company with Lewis Carroll's dreamchild as she confronts
folly, irrationality and cruelty.
£85 Bring “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” if you
can.
October 17th Friday 7pm 12th Annual Abbey Lecture to be given by
Dom Timothy Bavin OSB “The Place of Music in Worship”
“Love in search of a Word” or “The Brandy of the Damned”?
Tickets £25 for Lecture, followed by Supper, with wine, in the Refectory
To buy tickets: please send a cheque and SAE to “Tickets for date of
event”, Alton Abbey, Abbey Road, Beech, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4AP,
giving a phone number &/or email address. Cheques should be made
payable to “Alton Abbey”.
For further information please contact the Guestmaster: Br John OSB
Email: <[email protected]>
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Vernon Hill, artist & sculptor of Headley Down
David A Lewis of Texas wrote to me recently: “I am co-writing a book on
the English artist Vernon Hill (1886-1971), and I hope you can help me
learn more about his years at Headley Down.”
Hill became well known as a
visionary printmaker and draughts-
man, and by the late twenties was
recognized also for his sculptures.
During the 1920s and into the
1930s he was represented by
Leicester Galleries in London, one
of the most daring of all the avant-
garde galleries in Great Britain.
After the stock market crash ruined
the print market, Hill turned
increasingly to sculpture, chiefly
filling commissions for architect
Edward Maufe (designer of
Guildford Cathedral).
It was known that in 1924, Hill was living at Ruffits in Grayshott, but by
May 1925 he and his wife Beatrice had moved to Little Fontmell in Headley
Down. We were able to pinpoint this location thanks to Mr Laverty, who
wrote on p.1986 of his notebooks: “HILL – Pleasant little woman at Little
Fontmell, nearly opposite Miss Brown’s, Headley Down, the house in
Fairview Road most to east. I called 6.5.1925.” From other information in
Laverty we think that Little Fontmell would be where No.26 Fairview Road
is now.
Other sources tell us that they seem to have been generally well-liked, had
a good sense of humour, and were industrious. Vernon Hill was a deeply
spiritual man, but his personal beliefs were probably rather
unconventional.
The Hills may have remained in Headley Down as late as 1930 or even the
first part of 1931: They moved to London sometime in 1931.
If anyone has further information on the Hills and their time in Headley,
please could they let me know and I will pass it on to David Lewis.
Jo Smith (01428) 712892 <[email protected]>
“Shepherding” by Vernon Hill
one of 16 of his sculptures on the
bronze doors of Guildford Cathedral
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Did You Know This about Headley? From the Headley Archives
• Headley has been spelt in a variety of ways in the past: Hallege (11th
century); Hertelegh (13th), Hedle and Hetlegh (14th), Hedley (15th),
Hethle and Hethelie (16th), Hedleigh (17th) and Heathley (18th).
• Headley Village Hall was gifted to the community by Mr McAndrew of
Headley Park. It was built in 1925, primarily so that the Headley WI
should have a pleasant place in which to meet. The site had originally
been a gravel pit and, after a few years, buttresses had to be built
along the side walls to prevent subsidence.
• Spelling counted for very little in the names of people and places prior
to the 1800s. For example, Pickett and Piggott were the same family –
it just depended on how you said it and who was transcribing.
• In his 'A Souvenir of Headley' in 1896, Charles Beck wrote: 'There are
eight inns'. He does not name them, but the following were in
Headley parish at the time: The Crown (Arford), Holly Bush (High
Street), The Wheatsheaf (Arford); The White Horse (or Frensham Pond
Hotel); The New Inn (Sleaford); The Royal Exchange (Lindford); The
Robin Hood (Standford); The Royal Oak (Hollywater). Of these, the
Wheatsheaf and the New Inn are now closed and the Robin Hood has
become a restaurant (Whiteleys).
• Bilford (Billeford, Billyford): Name of an area which appears in the
Winchester Pipe Rolls from 1211 onwards, the 1774 Rent-roll of
Headley and other lists – located at the junction of The Hanger and
Frensham Lane, but the name is not used today.
• Bilford Farm: Mentioned in the 1822 Valuation at the junction of The
Hanger and Frensham Lane – the farmhouse seems to have
disappeared now.
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Cookery Corner
Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 25g butter
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 4 shallots, chopped
• 2 small fresh red chillies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass
• 500ml chicken stock
• 350ml coconut milk
• 475g peeled and diced pumpkin or squash
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
Method
Prep: 10min Cook: 15min Ready in: 25min
In a medium saucepan, heat oil and butter over low heat. Cook garlic,
shallots, chillies and lemon grass until fragrant (be careful not to burn the
garlic). Stir in chicken stock, coconut milk and pumpkin; bring to the boil.
Cook until pumpkin softens.
In a blender, blend the soup in batches to a smooth or slightly chunky
consistency, whatever you prefer. Serve garnished with basil leaves.
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Dash To Raise Cash
Don’t forget Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice’s new fundraising event, Dash of
Colour, which will be taking place at 11am on Saturday 6th
September at
Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green.
Dash of Colour is a colourful fun run with a difference! Participants –
wearing white clothing – can run, walk or jog the 5k route, and at every
kilometre mark will be showered with beautiful, multi-coloured powder
paint. They will finish the course covered in bright, vivid colours –
celebrating the work of the Hospice and the colour it brings to the lives of
so many of its patients and their families.
Dash of Colour is a truly unique way for people to raise money for this
local hospice, which cares for over 140 patients, carers and relatives every
day, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire, both in their homes
and at the Hospice. Its services have always been offered free-of-charge,
but as the Hospice receives less than 15% of its funding from the NHS
/Government, it needs to raise over £15,000 each day to be able to
continue to provide this outstanding level of care and support.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice would like to thank Cane Adam Paint & Tools –
their Gold Primary Sponsor – for supporting Dash of Colour, and The Bin
Cleaning Company and Allianz, who are also kindly sponsoring this event.
Over 350 people have already registered to take part – so why not join
them? To register for Dash of Colour, please visit www.pth.org.uk or call
01252 729446.
Help Save Guildford Cathedral
“Guildford Cathedral is at risk of closure. We need to raise £1.3m by the
end of the summer in order to submit an application to the Heritage
Lottery Fund. We’re within sight but can’t stop now” – The Very Revd
Dianna Gwilliams, Dean of Guildford.
See www.Guildford-cathedral.org for details of the appeal.
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Headley Voluntary Care
We had a most enjoyable evening on Thursday July 10th – the weather
was perfect and enabled us to enjoy the Brooms' lovely garden and
historic home.
The committee and partners exceeded themselves with delightful canapés
and drinks, and Paul Heath’s hot dogs were perfect as usual.
Thank you again to the Brooms for hosting the Garden Party. The next
entertainment will be the Helpers’ Party at the Church Centre on the 9th
October at 8 pm.
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Hi everyone,
Happy Holidays! The house Mrs. Noah and I stayed in on holiday this year was only a stone’s throw from the beach and was very easy to find. All the windows were broken! Just joking. ☺
The word HOLIDAY comes from HOLYDAY because, in the past, people did not have time off as we do now. Instead, they didn’t have to work on Special Holy days like Easter, Christmas and saints’ days. Each holy-day started with a special service in church.
These holidays were spread throughout the year. Most were only a single day to celebrate a particular saint, but the Christmas holy-days were twelve
days long. Altogether the holy-days added up to eight weeks which is longer than most working adults get for their holidays now. (They probably worked Saturdays).
Your mum, dad or teacher may have told you all that – but here is something they may not know: In the Middle English period, people sometimes observed holy days by eating large flatfish called ‘butte’. The fish became know as ‘halibut’ – ‘hali’ for holy and ‘but’ for ‘flatfish’.
FISH AND A HOOVER!
Why don’t fish like basketball? They are afraid of the net.
Which fish can perform operations? A sturgeon.
Why do fish always know how much they weigh?
Because they have their own scales.
Did you hear about the crab that went to the seafood disco?
He pulled a muscle.
What fish goes up the river at 100mph? A motor pike! Mrs. Noah and I have decided to sell the hoover – it is just collecting dust.
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DIRECTORY THE PARISH OF
ALL SAINTS HEADLEY
The Rector All Saints Rectory, High Street Headley, GU35 8PP
Communications specifically for the attention of The Rector should be directed to the Church Office (see below, Parish Administrator) Olwen Parton 01428 717207 [email protected] Parish Administrator Office open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30-12.00
01420 478020 Edwin Catt*
[email protected] Churchwardens Christine Leonard* 01428 712010
Deputy Maurice Walthall* 01420 472148 Churchwardens Martyn Finch* 01428 712568
01420 478182 Licenced Lay Minister (Reader)
David Arnott [email protected]
Reader Emeritus David Turrill* 01428 712232 01428 713309
ASH Puppets Frances Morgan* [email protected]
Christian Aid Edwin Catt* 01420 478020 Christian Stewardship Anna Moverley* 01428 712402 Church Centre Booking (see below, Halls) Electoral Roll Officer Carole Wilson 01428 712372 Flower Rota (Temp) Christine Leonard* 01428 712010 Gift Aid Keith Henderson 01428 713044 Hon. Treasurer Simon Parton* 01428 714371
Advertising David Dowdeswell 01428 715307 Distribution Carole Wilson 01428 712372
Christine Leonard 01428 712010 Editorial Team David Arnott 01420 478182
Parish Magazine
Contributions to: [email protected] PCC Secretary Alison Kemp* 01428 713665 Social Committee Gill Dawson* 01420 475774 Sunday Club Karina Farnlucher 01428 712570 Verger Shirley Kilkenny* 01428 712084
01420 478182 Website David Arnott
[email protected] * Denotes PCC member
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OTHER CHURCHES WITHIN THE PARISH
Lindford Methodist Church (Chase Road)
Minister Rev. David Muskett 01428 642921
Headley Down St. Francis Community Church
Chaplain Rev. David Muskett 01428 642921
Warden Pauline Firman 01428 714095
Grayshott St Joseph’s Roman Catholic
Parish Priest Father Eddie Richer 01420 472415
Services: Mass at 9.30 am Vigil Mass 5.30 pm Saturdays Holy
days of Obligation Mass 9.30 am
Bordon Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
Parish Priest Father Eddie Richer 01420 472415
Services: Mass 11.15 am, Holy Days of Obligation 7.30 pm
SCHOOLS, PRE-SCHOOLS, PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS
Little Badgers (Pre-school) Elaine Fyfield 01428 712767
Grayshott Little Sunflowers (Pre-school) Bridget Mitchell 01428 606236
Hollywater (Special) School Office 01420 474396
Lindford Parent & Toddler Group Laura Morgan 01730 269663
Little Treasures - Stay and Play Kye Anderson 07814 508852
The Holme (C of E) Primary School Wendy Carter 01428 714409
PK Pre-school Grayshott (Parent & toddler
group)
Carol Houghton 01428 602970
Pollyanna (Pre-school - Headley & Lindford) Mrs L Cooper 01420 476114
Woodlands (Pre-school) Gillian Snelgar 01428 717231
SPORTS CLUBS
Bowls Sylvia Burrows 01428 712522
Cricket David Cook 07771 820795
Headley Youth Football Club Wayne Grover 01428 717599
Table Tennis Jim Grevatt 01428 712530
Stuart Chant 01420 472198 Tennis
Whitehill Archers Mike Daborn 01428 714478
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COMMUNITY GROUPS
Arford Bells (Handbells) Christine Leonard 01428 712010
Arford W.I Sue Barrett 01420 473957
Community Transport for East Hampshire Lynn Peters 01420 475759
Co-Workers of Mother Theresa Toni Pull 01428 713367
Friends of Arford Common Dave Skinner 01428 712845
Friends of Ludshott Common Susan Salter 01428 751409
Fullers Vale Wildlife Pond Association Barbara North 01428 713409
Headley Lodge of Freemasons Barry Read 01428 713828 07788 921212
Headley Society John Owen Smith 01428 712892
Headley Twinning Association James Hadfield 01428 717427
Helpline 01428 717389 Chairman John Evans 01420 473462
Headley Anna Moverley 01428 712402 Headley Voluntary Care
Lindford Barbara Symonds 01420 476665
Headley Wives Group Rosemary McLean 01428 714416
Horticultural Society Christine Leonard 01428 712010
Lindford Ladies Yvonne Parker Smith. 01420 489974
Ludshott Photographic Club Kathleen Bird 01428 713814
Mothers Union Kathy Catt 01420 478020
Royal British Legion Terry Eamey 01428 713622
Headley Theatre Club Dilys Williamson 01428 712892
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Louise Garwood 01420 479718
COUNCILS
Chair Deborah Chamberlain 01428 712771 Clerk Katie Knowles 01428 713132 Headley Parish
Assistant Clerk Tanya Hampshire 01428 713132 www.headley-village.com
Chair Ian Skelton-Smith 01420 477010 Lindford Parish
Clerk Annette Gould 01420 475788 www.lindfordpc.org.uk [email protected]
Anthony Williams 01428 712809 Yvonne Parker Smith 01420 489974
District Councillors www.easthants.gov.uk
Richard Millard 01428 717906
County Councillors
Headley & Grayshott Whitehill, Bordon & Lindford
Ferris Cowper Adam Carew
01428 609858 [email protected] 01420 769098 [email protected]
02072 197057 Member of Parliament
www.damianhinds.com Damian Hinds
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Regular Weekly Events at the Church Centre
Headley Tots/Parents & Baby/Toddler Group
Wednesdays
Contact: Chrissy McHarg: 01420 488839
Art Classes
Tuesday 9.30-12.00noon and 1.00-3:30pm
Figure Painting
Wednesday 7.15-9.45pm
Contact: Christopher Cole 01428 717402
Thursday Coffee – Voluntary Care (Coffee, chat and raffle)
Thursday 10:15 to 12:00 noon
Notes and Reminders
“Life, you know, is rather like opening a can of sardines. We are all
of us looking for the key” – Alan Bennett
HALLS
Headley Church Centre Keith Henderson 01428 713044
Headley Village Hall Rosemary Schofield 01428 712561
Lindford Village Hall Derek Barr 01420 479486
Standford Hall Sue Sargeant 01428 751326
Scout Centre, Beech Hill Road Fraser Skirrow 01428 712100
St Francis Hall Guy Mundy 01428 717417
Wheatley Sports Pavilion Clare Grover 01428 712638
Woodlands Hall, Heatherlands Andy Rooke 01428 717231