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1 Bembridge Parish News SERVING THE PARISH CHURCH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE METHODIST CHURCH February 2016 The first Parsonage erected by Sir Henry Thompson c.1828 PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: Rev d Dr Amanda Bloor Tel: amandaebloor@gmail.com vicar@bembridge.com ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev d Linda Bushell Tel: curate@bembridge.com METHODIST MINISTER: Rev d Frances Watson 12 Gordon Cl. Sandown Tel: franceswatson18@hotmail.co.uk CATHOLIC PRIEST: Fr. Anthony Glaysher Tel: Please inform the clergy of sick persons and other needs for visiting and prayers Editor: Anna Driver 1 The Ruskins, Kings Road, PO35 5NY Tel: annadriver@talktalk.net (Copy deadline - 8th of the preceding month) Distribution Secretary: Mrs Jenny Austen 31 Beachfield Road Tel: , jennya@compcrim.demon.co.uk Advertising Manager: Mrs Olive Light 1 Trelawny Way, PO35 5YE Tel mlight1485@aol.com Hard copies of the Parish News are available locally, please buy a copy and support our advertisers to make continuance of this magazine possible 1

2 Bembridge Parish News No. 603 Happy New Year The second week in January, and I spotted daffodils out in bloom, and the lobelia which I planted last May is still flowering in the pots in my front garden. Most of us are saying it s been a lovely mild winter, and yet seasons are here for a reason - in the world of plants, trees and flowers they enable rest, refreshment, recharging, and renewed growth. Human life is full of seasons. There are times when changes happen which mean we need to take time to carefully consider our priorities, possibilities and potential. There are some seasons in life which knock us for six and leave us feeling battered by the storm we have faced. There are other seasons which bring us hope and excitement, and others which are unexpected. Whatever season you are in at this time - just as winter turns to spring, and spring to summer, summer to autumn and on again to winter - be assured that life continues to move on, and that we will find strength to cope and to get through the hard times, we find comfort in the sad times, and energy to celebrate all that is good. Thank God that He gives us the gift of friends, family, neighbours, church family, colleagues, to walk through the seasons of life together. God bless Frances 2

3 The Bembridge Parsonage Sir Henry Thompson built the first Vicarage, then called a Parsonage, in about 1829, on a site where our present Vicarage now stands, at a cost of 650. Sir Henry was the village s first Vicar and was in residence there from 1827 to Many people over the years have asked me why the Vicarage is so large and the answer is that in 1851, when the Rev. J Le Mesurier became the village s Vicar, it was the custom in those days for many clergy to take in, as pupils, young men and boys to train them for the Church, Lawyers or Statesmen, so therefore many rooms were needed. The Vicarage we see today was not the first to be built on the site. The first building, then called a Parsonage, was erected by Sir Henry Thompson, the village s first Vicar, in about It was a brick house with five bedrooms, so quite a large house. The Rev. J Le Mesurier pulled this building down to build his new Parsonage. He was later to buy an acre of land in 1860 for a Glebe, where Elizabeth Court now stands, and increased the size of the garden. The drawing on the front cover is of the first Parsonage and was drawn by Margaret Frances Franklyn, whose husband was the Assistant Curate of continued page 5 Mr Clark s cottage. This sketch, by Margaret Frances Franklyn, shows the village s first Church and the cottage where she lived with her husband. She and her husband, the Rev. T W Franklyn, the first Assistant Curate to the village, lived there from 1830 to

4 continued from page 3 Bembridge Holy Trinity Church from 1830 to Margaret s drawings were made in an artist s sketch book which contained several other drawings of houses and people of Bembridge. This sketch book was bought by a good friend of mine via the internet in the U.S.A., and he was kind enough to send me copies of the Bembridge drawings. Margaret and her husband lived in a cottage near to the Church, then known as Mr Clark s cottage, then later as Swiss Cottage which was demolished in 1919 to allow the War Memorial to be erected on the site in Drawings of the cottage and the Church are also in the sketch book. My thanks to Mr J Roberts who sent me the copies of the drawings John Woodford January 2016 Lent Lunches 2016 Every Friday during Lent between 12 noon and 1.30pm in The Cloisters from Friday 12 th February until Friday 18 th March, in return for a donation you will receive a bowl of soup, bread, tea or coffee and plenty of good company. After expenses the donations will be divided between Christian Aid and the Bishop of Portsmouth s Lent Appeal. Everyone is warmly welcomed - just turn up at any time. Janet Carty Social Secretary (875922) TÁIZE WORSHIP & PRAYER An hour of Táize songs, hymns, readings and prayers for others held every month on the second Tuesday around Bembridge. Led by Margaret on acoustic guitar. Come and join us this month at the Methodist Church On Tuesday, 9th February at 7pm. This is an ecumenical event everyone welcome! 6

5 GINGERBREAD HOUSES A lovely smell of gingerbread filled the Cloisters just before Christmas, as a merry group of parishioners set about constructing and decorating little houses. Armed with a flatpack biscuit kit, a list of top tips, a box of Royal icing and a piping bag, the intrepid builders set to work! A hush defended as walls were glued together with sticky white icing and then once the house took shape, everyone relaxed and sipped a glass of mulled wine! Then the real fun began! Roofs dripped with icing icicles, and groaned under the weight of jelly sweets, chocolate buttons and dolly mixtures. Carefully iced paths led up to the front doors and gardens had rows of tiny vegetables all cleverly made from different sweets. Front doors were adorned with tiny beautifully iced holly wreaths and finally, each house was dusted with snow, before being gift wrapped in cellophane and carried home triumphantly! It was a very jolly festive evening and raised for the Children s room at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. 8

6 Bells ring out at the Library a success story Bembridge Community Library s annual Christmas Fayre held on Saturday 12 December has been heralded a great success, raising hundreds of pounds towards its running costs. The raffle alone raised nearly 400 after costs and with the sale of teas, coffees and homemade cakes as well as income from the gift stall, the Library benefited by more than 500. Many of the raffle prizes were kindly donated by local businesses and library supporters, including a generous 100 voucher contribution from members of the Bembridge Business Association. Organised by volunteers including Liz Mitchell, Glynis Cunliffe, Chris Brennan, and Chris Thornton, the event included music from the Bembridge Recorder Consort, Bembridge Bell Ringers and a charming rendition of Christmas Carols sung by the children of St Helens Primary School. Library volunteers pause to listen to the children of St Helen s School at the Bembridge Community Library Christmas Fayre on 12 December. 10

7 Women s World Day of Prayer The service this year has been prepared by the women of Cuba and will be held on Friday March 4th at 2.00 pm at Holy Trinity Church The address will be given by The Reverend Dr Amanda Bloor The service will be followed by refreshments 12

8 St. MICHAEL S CATHOLIC CHURCH WALLS ROAD, BEMBRIDGE Joint Parish of St Mary s Ryde with St Michael s, Bembridge Parish Priest for both churches: Father Anthony Glaysher Tel: (01983) Parish Office: stmarysryde@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Parish web site: WEEKEND SERVICES ALL YEAR Saturdays: 6.00 pm Vigil Mass at Ryde Sundays: 7.45 am (said) Mass at Ryde 9.15 am (sung) Mass at Bembridge 9.15 am Mass at St Mary s Ordinariate mass Father Jonathan am Mass at both at both Quarr Abbey and St. Cecilia s Convent am (sung) Mass at Ryde Mondays: 2.00 pm Rosary St Michaels, Bembridge Tuesdays: 9.30 am Rosary & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament am (said) Mass at Bembridge 13

9 Notes from St Michael s After the successful events of Christian Unity Week in January, we settle into the new year with Lent coming early. Tuesday 2 nd February Feast of the Presentation in the Temple This feast is also known as Candlemas (Candle mass) as candles are blessed by the priest for use in the new year. Normal Tuesday mass at 10am 10 th February Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday As Wednesday is the start of Lent a time of penance in preparation for Easter. Ashes are placed on the forehead to remind us of our mortality. Details of mass times will be given out in church. Confessions at Quarr Abbey Every Saturday morning during this Year of Mercy Used Christmas Cards St Cecilia s Abbey would be very grateful for your used Christmas Cards Please put in box at back of church or take direct to Abbey St Mary s crypt This is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings Drop in for a coffee Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return ECCLESIASTES 3:20 Donations at the crib Crib offerings this year will go to the charity Friends of the Holy Land This will support the most needy families around Bethlehem, the West Bank and Gaza Yvonne Rowles 14

10 HOLY TRINITY CALENDAR Priest-in-Charge: Revd Dr Amanda Bloor Tel: am 10.30am Associate Priest: The Revd Linda Bushell Tel: SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) Parish Communion with STEPPING STONES for children at Holy Trinity (Common Worship) 1st SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (except January & Easter Day) 10.30am Thank God it s Sunday! Worship for all ages FEBRUARY 2016 Monday 1st 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity Tuesday 2nd 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Wednesday 3rd 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am MU Holy Communion at St Luke s Thursday 4th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Friday 5th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity SUNDAY 7th THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Thank God it s Sunday at Holy Trinity Monday 8th 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity Tuesday 9th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity pm Messy Church Pancake Party in the Cloisters 7.00pm Táize worship & prayer at the Methodist Church 7.00pm PCC Meeting Wednesday 10th ASH WEDNESDAY 9.30am 10.00am 15 Matins at St Luke s Holy Communion at St Luke s with imposition of ashes Thursday 11th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Friday 12th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity noon Lent Lunch, The Cloisters

11 SUNDAY 14th THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Parish Communion with Stepping Stones at Holy Trinity Monday 15th 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity Lent Groups start this week Tuesday 16th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Wednesday 17th 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s 3.00pm Bereavement Triangle Group at the Cloisters Thursday 18th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Friday 19th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity noon Lent Lunch, The Cloisters SUNDAY 21st THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Parish Communion with Stepping Stones at Holy Trinity Monday 22nd 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity Tuesday 23rd 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Wednesday 24th 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s Thursday 25th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Friday 26th 8.30am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity noon Lent Lunch, The Cloisters SUNDAY 28th THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Parish Communion with Stepping Stones at Holy Trinity Monday 29th 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity FUNERALS Doreen Bosley 7th December Jonathan Janson 11th December Marie Norman 8th January Nancy Britton 18th January Joy Watney 19th January 16

12 Rev. Frances Watson Tel: FEBRUARY 2016 CALENDAR MIDWEEK EVENTS AND SUNDAY WORSHIP Sunday 7th 10.30am Morning Worship with Junior Church June Parsons, Local Preacher Tuesday 9th pm Táize Sunday 14th 10.30am Morning Worship with Junior Church Ian Attrill, Local Preacher Sunday 21st 10.30am Morning Worship with Junior Church Local Arrangement Sunday 28th 10.30am Morning Worship with Junior Church Rev. Frances Watson, Sacrament of Holy Communion ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS IN THE CHURCH Every Wednesday in month 10.15am Café Church discussing the previous Sunday s sermon and a look at the chosen Bible readings in more detail. An informal time learning from our joint experiences and different opinions. All Welcome 2.45pm Wednesday Welcome A pleasant time of friendly fellowship with a varied programme to which all are welcome. Further details from: Val Pollard First Tuesday 2.30pm to Craft Group in month 4.30pm Ladies of the village knit or sew for charity Every Wednesday 6.30pm to Rock Solid in term time 7.45pm Activities and Fun for School Years 5, 6 & 7 Every Thursday am to Mum s and Tots in term time 12 Noon Activities for the little ones Second Friday 10.30am to Breakaway Day in the month 3.00pm Feeling lonely, just need to get out or caring for a loved one? Food, fun and making friends Our church is situated in Foreland Road 17

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14 Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Guild news Lifeboat action during December: There were no service calls during December, but on the 27th, the allweather lifeboat Alfred Albert Williams went to Chichester Harbour for the annual get together with the crews from Portsmouth, Hayling Island, and Selsey RNLI stations. After berthing at Spark s Marina, they had lunch at the Hayling Island lifeboat boathouse, returning to Bembridge by mid-afternoon. Coffee morning Saturday, 13th February: There will be a coffee morning in support of the lifeboats at the Village Hall on Saturday, 13th February from 10am to 12 noon. There will be sales of cakes, books, jewellery, bric-a-brac and lifeboat souvenirs and gifts. There will also be a tombola and raffle. As always, all proceeds will go directly towards supporting our lifeboats. Lifeboat Guild AGM Wednesday, 17th February: The Annual General Meeting of the Bembridge Guild will take place at the Village Hall on Wednesday, 17th February, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. There will be light refreshments following the meeting and everyone is welcome to attend. The Bembridge Lifeboat Jigsaw Puzzle: Readers may have noticed that 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles of the Bembridge lifeboat and station have been on sale in the village during the run up to Christmas. The production and sale of these, all specifically supporting the Bembridge lifeboat was promoted and organised by Guild member Trish Beckett, (see picture on next page). As of the end of December, 76 out of a production run of 80 of these jigsaws had been sold through local outlets, including the Lane End Welcome Stores, Tollgate Café and Spinnaker Chandlery. Many thanks go to these for their support with this fund-raising initiative continued page 23 22

15 continued from page 21 and recognition, also to Trish for arranging and organising the project, which, up to the end of the year, had raised over 300 for the Bembridge lifeboat. Opening times for February: The offshore boathouse and RNLI souvenir shop will be open every day throughout February from 2 4pm, except during the school half-term week from 13th to 21st, when they will be open from 11am 4pm. Ken Orchard Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Guild Press Officer BEMBRIDGE WINDMILL WI The report of the fun and entertainment of the Christmas meeting of the Bembridge Windmill WI was included in the last edition of the Parish News. It seems that everyone enjoyed their evening and I think that the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening will be volunteered again! The February meeting will be held on Monday 15 February at 7.30 pm at The Cloisters Visitors are always welcomed and please come and meet the members and enjoy the evening. The meetings range from fun and games to interesting talks about a wide range of subjects and there is always the opportunity to raise an issue dear to your heart. For more information contact Sarah or Gill who will be pleased to help. 24

16 Bembridge Townswomen s Guild In December Bembridge Townswomen s Guild was attended by our Federation Chairman, Janet Wardle, secretary, Vera Theobold and President, Shirley Connely. They were welcomed by our Vice-Chairman Annette Halls. Janet gave us a little insight into the work of the Federation on the island as we have so many new members. We were then delighted to welcome the two Scouts from Bembridge who were chosen to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Japan, and who we helped to sponsor. Megan and Elys had agreed to tell us all about their trip and how it had inspired them. Megan s parents also came to project the slides and videos that they brought back. Megan and Elys told us about the host families they were placed with and the different experiences they had. They explained how they tasted local foods, visited various landmarks and took part in the huge Jamboree, making lasting friendships with scouts from many different countries. The trip they made to Hiroshima had a very profound effect on them both and they described it as a moving and life changing experience. Megan told us about the meaning of the origami peace crane and each scout took out 25 of these folded cranes and hung them at the sight of the bombings. Dot presented the scouts and Janet with a small gift for Christmas. The meeting then broke for refreshments of fruit punch made by Hilary Haley and cookies made by Megan. The meeting concluded with a very quick business session and the final arrangements for our Christmas Dinner. The first meeting of the New Year was a quiz and games evening. Megan once again joined us and showed everyone how to fold a Japanese peace crane, which was great fun. Gill Webb then gave us some quizzes and puzzles to test our brains. 26 continued page 27

17 continued from page 25 We are now looking forward to a year of varying speakers, activities and events organized by the Federation. Any lady wishing to join us would be made most welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Hall at 7.30 pm. Dot Harrison Press secretary February at Carisbrooke Priory Open Door Speakers: 4th February Dennis Lloyd (Communion) 11th February Elizabeth Lilley 18th February Lent Meditation 25th February To be confirmed Open Door Meeting every Thursday at 12 noon followed by lunch in the Dining Room at approximately 1.00 pm Priory Art - Every Monday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm the Art Group in its present form is to finish at Easter. Alternative craft activities are currently in the early stages of consideration, so please look out for further information in future bulletins All enquiries to Carisbrooke Priory Trust Phone: Prayer Ministry available by arrangement Please ring for appointment opendoor@carisbrookepriory.org.uk Website: 28

18 Meeting: Friday February 19th at 7:15pm - Garden Styles This month we welcome back Rob Mew from the Isle of Wight College - one of our most popular and knowledgeable speakers. Camellias are one of the earliest shrubs to come into bloom - a sure sign that Spring is on its way. With their attractive flowers and dark glossy foliage, they make an eyecatching display, especially when combined with spring-flowering bulbs. Camellias come from Japan, South Korea and China and were first brought to the UK by plant hunters around 1730, when they were treated as exotics. They became more popular in the 19th century when it was discovered that they could survive outdoors in mild climates. Lots of new cultivars were produced in colours ranging from red to pink and white, and even yellow. Now they are also bred for hardiness and scent. Camellias prefer slightly acidic soil and need a sheltered spot to avoid the flowers being frost-damaged. They can also thrive in pots but need to be kept well watered in summer as that is when the buds form. Jobs to do in February 1. Look out for camellias in garden centres. Donation is a particularly good one to buy as it is very free-flowering. 2. If you re going to grow vegetables, cover the soil now with polythene or a cloche to warm it up. That will give you a head start later on. 3. You can start sowing many seeds now - check the seed packets and make sure your containers are clean and you are using fresh seed compost. Most seeds will need heat to germinate but sweet peas and broad beans can be left in the greenhouse or a cold frame. 4. Remember to leave food and clean water out for the birds. It s a lean time of year for them with fewer insects and berries around. They re also a joy to watch on bird tables or feeders. 5. On a nice day, get out in the countryside and enjoy the fresh air. Look out for signs of Spring - it s surprising how much colour and new growth there is around even at this time of year. Gardens filled with dogwoods, grasses and early bulbs can all look spectacular. 29