Bembridge Parish News

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1 Bembridge Parish News SERVING : THE PARISH CHURCH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE METHODIST CHURCH July 2014 VICAR: Canon Andrew Menniss Tel: vicar@bembridge.com ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev d Linda Bushell Tel: curate@bembridge.com The Garland Club, Ducie Beach 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 METHODIST MINISTER: Revd. Frances Watson 12 Gordon Cl. Sandown Tel: franceswatson18@hotmail.co.uk CATHOLIC PRIEST: Fr. Anthony Glaysher Tel: anthonyglysher@yahoo.com 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

2 Bembridge Parish News No. 584 Summertime and the livin is easy Those words, set to Gershwin s languid melody, evoke perfectly the warm lazy days of high summer. A time when, unless we work in the tourist trade, the living is easy. Sunny days and warm nights encourage us to relax. They enable us to sit, to look and to contemplate. They give us time to reflect on our lives, to think about what is really important and to put our worries into perspective. Look at the birds of the air says Jesus. And as we look at a soaring seagull, or a darting swallow, or a splendid goldfinch, we can marvel. We can marvel at how they seamlessly fit into the harmony of God s creation. And we can muse about how we fit into that created order too. No matter how pressing our concerns we can come to realise that we are a part of something far greater than us. That can be a comfort. Consider the lilies of the field says Jesus. And as we consider a blooming rose, or a brilliant geranium, or a delicate fuchsia, we can marvel again. We can marvel at their intricate beauty which reflects the beauty of God. And we can consider that we too can reflect that beauty. No matter how hopeless we might feel sometimes we are loved by God. And each time we share that love with those around us we become as beautiful as the most stunning orchid. That can be an inspiration. Jesus is saying that we should try not to worry because we are each a precious part of God s creation. I know only too well that it is often very difficult not to worry. But if we can use these lazy days of summer to look, to think, and perhaps to pray, then maybe we can get our worries into perspective. As we often sing in church: Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be...added unto you; allelu, alleluia. With love 2

3 Save the date for you and your pet! Pet Service Sunday 3rd August at 10.30am In the Cloisters garden Come and join us for this popular service where we will celebrate and bless our pets. You can bring anything from a hamster to a horse! In the past we have had lots of dogs, a few cats, tortoises and even a stick insect. It s all very relaxed. We sing cheerful songs, there will be a chance for you to tell us about your pet, and every pet will be individually blessed. So I hope to see you there.... Woof, woof! Canon Andrew Menniss, Vicar A service to commemorate the outbreak of World War 1 Sunday 3rd August at 6.30pm in Holy Trinity Church A service of sung evensong with readings and prayers to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War 1 the next day. During this service we will reflect on the impact the war had on our community and country and remember those who gave their lives. At the end of the service we shall extinguish candles to mirror the words of Sir Edward Grey; 'The lamps are going out all over Europe.' Canon Andrew Menniss, Vicar 4

4 5 Bembridge Windmill W.I Our President, Brenda Reynolds, opened our May meeting by welcoming members and one visitor and reporting on current matters. These included upcoming events of other Island W.I.s, our display in Holy Trinity Church for the Flower Festival, our stall at the Bembridge Street Fair and our own Cream Tea, which takes place on the afternoon of Thursday 12 th June and will be a WW1 themed event to mark the 100 year anniversary of its beginning. Brenda also reported on the presentation of the sensory cushions made by our Craft Club, led by Chris D Arcy, to The Elms Nursing Home that afternoon, and attended by some of our members. They all agreed it had been a lovely afternoon and extremely rewarding to meet and chat with the residents and staff. Reports were also given by our Secretary, Winifred Ratcliffe and Treasurer, Chris D Arcy. Our Speaker this month was Ellen Clare, the current custodian of Bembridge Windmill for the National Trust, who told us a little about the history of the Windmill itself and some of the millers who had owned and worked at the windmill since it was built, in the 1700 s. We had a lovely outing earlier in the month to Thompsons Garden Centre where Mrs. Ursula Thompson told us about the history of the firm since starting it with her

5 husband, on a very small scale, in the 1970 s. It was all very inspirational. Her P.A. of many years, Gill, then demonstrated how to get the best results from our hanging baskets. In June, we visited Puckpool Park for a spot of golf followed by supper. Our meetings are held at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month at The Cloisters, High Street, Bembridge. Visitors and new Members are always welcome. Contact Brenda on or visit our web site for further information Our July meeting will be a members evening which will include a quiz. The Garland, Ducie Beach This photograph of Ducie beach dates from the early 1900s and shows the ladies Bathing Club and the Garland Club. The clubs were formed by Col. Moreton in the 1890s. The Garland Club was destroyed by a land mine in 1941 as was nearby Pitt House. Nobody was hurt or killed during the raid. The Ducie beach was, and still is, a wonderful sheltered place where children play happily in the shallow water. The breakwaters were put in by the gardeners from Eastcliff in the 1890s during the winter months. John Woodford June

6 Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend 25 th to 27 th July 2014 Come and join in the fun on Saturday 26 th July on Bembridge Point Beach from 11am! There ll be Children s Games and Races with lots of prizes to be won, a Sandcastle Competition, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance team will be there. Tackt-Isle will be running taster sessions on Paddleboards and Kayaks from 11am (no previous experience necessary) with fun events and races later in the day. The RNLI Lifeboat will be in the Harbour and will be open to the public. Round the day off at the Annual Dance on the Duver information and tickets A Bembridge Harbour Fireworks Display will start at about 10.30pm - if you re not dancing the night away the best view is from Bembridge Point Beach. On Sunday 27 th July Brading Haven Yacht Club are running their Great Bembridge Paper Boat Race - all are welcome to come along and participate or spectate. Build a boat out of (mainly!) paper and see if it can win a race between 2 pontoons (separate classes for children and adults). Notice of Race (the rules!) and Entry Form available from BHYC, Bembridge Sailing Club, Bembridge Library, Bembridge Harbour Office and RNLI. The entry form must be sent in advance please. Proceeds from the event will go to the Bembridge RNLI. A Barbecue will be available at Brading Haven Yacht Club all are very welcome!! More information on all the above at bembridgeharbour.co.uk tel:

7 Lifeboat rescues during May Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat News Around midday on Friday, 9th May, the all-weather lifeboat Alfred Albert Williams was requested by Solent Coastguard to assist a windsurfer in Sandown Bay, who had become separated from his windsurfing rig. On arrival it was found that, with the help of some other windsurfers, he had made his way back to shore and was OK, despite being exhausted. His windsurfing rig had also been recovered, so the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station by 1pm. The following day, at around 5pm, the all-weather lifeboat went to the aid of a 24 foot yacht with four persons aboard, aground off Hardway Sailing Club, near Gosport in Portsmouth harbour. Initially, the yacht had got into difficulty with only the skipper aboard, but three members of the nearby sailing club had attempted to assist in a dinghy, without success, and had also became stranded on the yacht. On arrival, the lifeboat set up a tow line using the lifeboat s onboard Y class dinghy, refloated the vessel and safely berthed it on the Hardway Sailing Club s pontoon. The lifeboat returned to station at 6.45pm. A week later, on the 18th May, both the all-weather and inshore lifeboats were called into action by the Coastguard and the Police after it had been reported that a speedboat had been stolen from Sandown Bay. It appeared that the owner had seen his boat boarded by someone and made off in the direction of Bembridge. The boat was found aground off Black Rock ledge near Whitecliff Bay, unmanned and with a lifejacket drifting nearby. Both lifeboats carried out a search along the shoreline for the missing person until a Police launch, whilst recovering the speedboat, confirmed that the suspect had managed to get ashore and had been duly apprehended. Bembridge Street Fair Despite being a cool, damp afternoon, the weather did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds visiting the Bembridge Street Fair on 26th May. The Bembridge Lifeboat Guild stall was situated, appropriately alongside the restored Queen Victoria lifeboat, and did a brisk trade in bric-a-brac and lifeboat souvenirs with 365 being taken over the course continued page 11 10

8 continued from page 9 of the afternoon. This will go directly towards the lifeboats and helping to save lives at sea. Visitors to the Lifeboat Station Since the second week in April, an automatic counter has been installed in the offshore boathouse to accurately record visitor numbers to the lifeboat station. Up to the end of May, a total of 4,300 visitors had been recorded. These numbers would indicate that the station is without doubt, becoming one of the must-see visitor attractions on the Island. Opening times for July The Lifeboat souvenir shop and offshore boathouse will be open every day throughout July, from 11am to 4pm. Ken Orchard Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Guild Press Officer

9 The Street Fair 26 th May 2014 A few thank yous to people... Apart from the weather distraction this year everyone seemed to enjoy the day. Many thanks to Pete and the RAYNET guys, the Sea Scouts, Andrew, Kate & Sarah (my committee) and the small band of helpers who assisted as Stewards on the day. But let s not forget the residents of the High Street, who put up with this event once a year! Many Thanks Geoff Giles A BIG THANK YOU to everyone for their hard work at the Street Fair on Monday 26 th May The refreshments raised just over 600 and the stall 350 with a further 150 from the sale of large bric-a-brac at St. Helen s boot fair on Sunday. Well done everyone. The Prayer Circle We are a small group in the village who are willing to pray for anyone who asks us. We all have times when problems weigh heavily: maybe due to bereavement, money worries, ill health or family problems, to name just a few... If you would like us to pray for you in confidence then just contact either: Robert , Jean or Jackie (After 9.00 a.m. and before 7.00 p.m.) They will pray for you and pass your request to the rest of the Prayer Circle. 14

10 Bembridge Village Band is pleased to announce as a result of your support at their Concert on the 1st June, was raised for the charity Help for Heroes. Thank you to all of you. Angela Holland St. MICHAEL S RC CALENDAR 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 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 15

11 St. MICHAEL S RC WALLS ROAD, BEMBRIDGE Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Glaysher (Catholic Parish Priest of St. Mary s Ryde with St Michael s Bembridge) Tel: (01983) anthonyglaysher@yahoo.com Parish Office stmarysryde@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Parish web site: St Michael's Report A big thank you to all who supported our Silent Auction on the May Bank Holiday Monday, many interesting items were donated and was raised, part of which will go towards new hymn books. Father Anthony is still recovering and has been told to rest. Thank you for all your prayers and good wishes. Thanks also to Father Ken who has been covering some masses. Congratulations to Gary May who is training as a deacon for the parish. Gary has recently received the ministry of Acolyte at Portsmouth Cathedral, which is an important stage in his training journey. Thursday 24 th July Annual parish will be outing to Bournemouth, including a visit to the Sacred Heart church. More details and application forms can be found at the back of the church. Guided tours of St Mary s church, Ryde are available every Wednesday this month at 12 noon. Guided tours of Quarr Abbey are available in July and August every Tuesday at 11 am starting at the bookshop. Tours are free and do not need to be booked in advance. Yvonne Rowles 16

12 HOLY TRINITY CALENDAR Vicar: Canon Andrew Menniss (01983) Associate Priest: The Reverend Linda Bushell (400261) website: am 10.30am 10.30am SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Communion at St Luke s (Book of Common Prayer) Parish Communion with STEPPING STONES for children at Holy Trinity (Common Worship) 1st SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH Thank God it s Sunday! Worship for all ages JULY 2014 Wednesday 2nd 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s SUNDAY 6th THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Thank God it s Sunday! Worship for all ages Monday 7th 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Triniy Tuesday 8th 7.00pm Taizé prayer and worship at St Lukes Wednesday 9th 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s SUNDAY 13th THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Parish Communion with Stepping Stones 12.30pm Baptism at Holy Trinity Monday 14th 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity Wednesday 16th 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s Friday 18th 10.00am Bembridge Primary School Leavers Service 17

13 Saturday 19th pm Holy Trinity Church Garden Party SUNDAY 20th THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00am Holy Communion at at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Parish Communion with Stepping Stones Monday 21st 9.00am Monday Meditation at Holy Trinity Wednesday 23rd 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s SUNDAY 27th THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s (BCP) 10.30am Parish Communion with Stepping Stones Monday 28th 9.00am Monday Meditation Wednesday 30th 9.30am Matins at St Luke s 10.00am Holy Communion at St Luke s BAPTISMS 10th May Megan Mary Louise Smith 18th May Sophia Connie Rose Love WEDDINGS 10th May Christopher Parsons & Annie Payne 10th May Nathan Smith & Sara Wall 17th May Jonathan Simper & Carole Taylor FUNERALS 6th May Geoffrey Manning 16th May Barbara Hobbs 23rd May Pansy Rolf 11th June Betty Battersby 11th June Jessie Hepworth HOLY TRINITY CHURCH GARDEN PARTY Saturday 19th July from 2 4 pm In the Cloisters Garden Children s games tombola, books, etc. bric-a-brac, raffle and refreshments Lots of fun All welcome 18

14 Rev. Frances Watson Ph JULY 2014 CALENDAR MIDWEEK EVENTS AND SUNDAY WORSHIP Sunday 6th 10.30am Local Arrangement, Church Worship Group Sunday 13th 10.30am Multiplex Worship Rev Frances Watson Sacrament of Holy Communion Sunday 20th 10.30am Local Arrangement, Mr Andy Hough Sunday 27th 10.30am All Age Worship Local Preachers, Mrs Jenny Dyer ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS IN THE CHURCH Every Monday in month 2.00pm Monday Prayer Hour Every Wednesday in month 10.00am Café Church 2.45pm Wednesday Welcome 8.00pm Nite Lite (For teenagers during term time) Every Thursday am to in term time 12 Noon Tots (During term time) Our church is situated in Foreland Road 19

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16 BEMBRIDGE YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE Steyne Park, Bembridge Weekly classes and weekend entertainment Available for Private Hire Licensed Bar Kitchen Disabled Access Tel: / bycc@hotmail.co.uk RICHARD BUCKLEY quality painting & decorating dry-lining, tiling, artexing, coving & skimming, ceiling & wall repairs telephone: (01983) Montessori Schools Association Nursery in Bembridge Quality care and education for 2 5 year olds Funded places available Enquiries to Mrs Seymour tel: childrens.house@btinternet.com S. S. J. CONTRACTORS LTD For Building Works High Street Bembridge, Isle of Wight. PO35 5SF Tel/Fax: (01983)

17 July at Carisbrooke Priory Open door service, every Thursday at 12noon followed by lunch in the dining room also prayer ministry available after the service at approx. 1.pm Speakers for Open Door July 3 rd July 10 th July 17 th July 24 th July 31 st Canon Alan Brown (Communion) Rev d Roger Whatley Rev d James Cook Rev d David Marrow Anne Linington Friday July 11 th at 7.30pm Quintisle a quintet of island musicians see website for details. Art at the Priory on every Monday 9.30am pm in main lounge, for details contact George or at Priory during opening hours on Tea rooms open 10.00am pm Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday House and Garden during opening hours Monday-Friday, 10.00am-4.00pm Christian Listening by appointment Ring Marjorie Carisbrooke Priory is a member of The Quiet Garden Scheme. Arrangements can be made for group visits to the Tea Room and Gardens Contact Administrator on opendoor@carisbrookepriory.org.uk Website: 22

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19 Bembridge Cloisters Lunch Club We would like to invite mature people from the Bembridge community to join us for lunch... Do you like to meet new people? Are you new to the village? Feel a little lonely? Fed-up with eating on your own? Cannot be bothered to cook for one? Simply like company and a chat? Then the Cloisters Lunch Club could be for you... We meet throughout the year on Tuesdays and Thursdays from around midday until 1.30 pm and commence serving lunch around pm. We use the newly refurbished Cloisters main hall, behind the Library. A fixed two course freshly cooked meal (eg. Roast s, Cottage Pie, Fish Pie and delicious desserts) is prepared by our chef Michael and served by our cheerful team of volunteers. The cost is 5.00 (special dietary requirements can normally be accommodated). We have 20 to 30 diners and the atmosphere is convivial and relaxed. Transport can be provided for a nominal fee to/from the Cloisters. So if you would like to join us, or simply want further information then phone either Christine on , or Diana on we would love to see you. We would love to see you 26

20 Bembridge Evening Townswomen s Guild Annette Halls our Vice Chairman took over the chair for the evening in the absence of our chairman Phyl Liddiard. We began the evening with a talk about Alzheimer s disease, the effect it has on both the sufferers and the carers, and what is being done on the island to help and support everybody who is affected. We have about 2,000 workers in this field and about 6,000 volunteers here on the Isle of Wight. Most of us are not very well informed about the disease and unfortunately nobody really wants to talk about it or address the problem. Our speaker explained what the disease is and how it manifests itself, what is being done in the form of social awareness of the problem and where to go for help and back up. There were a lot of interesting questions from the members and we all felt we had come to a better understanding of the subject. After a welcome cup of coffee we discussed the activities of the previous month. Eve Dyer was thanked for her beautiful flower arrangement for the flower festival in Holy Trinity. Hilary Haley was presented with a bouquet from the meeting to thank her for her tireless work on our Tombola at the Street Fair. Although the weather was a little disappointing on the day we were very pleased with the support from the members of the community and it was great to announce that we will be sending a cheque for 200 to John s Club, to help in the wonderful work they do here on the island. We also received a letter of thanks from the Community Library for the money we raised for them at our last Coffee Morning. The walk organised by Diana Hetherington during the month was greatly enjoyed and calling in on the Chocolate Apothecary, our speaker from last month, proved to be a very popular!!! The activity group also had a great time at LA Bowls and are keen to have more trips there very soon. Marion Morgan is hoping to organise a visit to Haven Street Railway centre for a trip on a train and a cream tea in July - put my name down for that one. 28 continued page 29

21 continued from page 27 Our very popular Tea-at-3 will once again be held in the garden of Ann Gilham in Darts Lane on June 28th. This is definitely an afternoon to cherish as well as support a good cause. There will be the most amazing plants, crafts, and CAKE and tea. If you want a real treat then be there!!! We then discussed our Christmas Meal, but only to make sure we had a venue booked. Competition winners were Britt, Marianne, Daphne and Gill Offer The best flowers were from Ann, Eve and Gill We meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the Methodist Church hall at 7.30pm and any ladies are welcome to come and join us. Dot Harrison Press Sec A VERY SPECIAL LILY IN BEMBRIDGE The Friends of Holy Trinity were invited in 2013 to provide refreshments for an Open Garden in the High Street. As we were busy fundraising for the Cloisters appeal we gladly accepted and served cream teas on three separate occasions at the end of the most amazing garden I have ever been in! My initial reaction, when I first knocked on the door of White Cottages was that it was going to be a very small garden. How wrong I was. It went on and on and on and we served the teas at the very end in part of the next door neighbours garden. It was lovely to witness the delight of those who visited the garden. The garden is owned by Nik Pierce who this year has seen all his hard work rewarded for one of his very own lilies being nominated the best UK and European introduction in Daylilies, Hemerocallis, Cultivation, gardening, people; Nik explains how it all started... I could start with Jan & Andy Wyers (A La Carte Daylilies), but before that was my first garden, before that, the Isle of Wight, but originally, Alfred, my father, who likes to think he knows pretty much everything and to whom 30 continued page 31

22 continued from page 29 I will always be a child. Dad, was a gardener. A rather safe, pedestrian one although spirited, keen and inspiring at the time, this is what I grew up with. Of course, I showed no interest as a youth, but I did a degree in art and that is never wasted, it had to come out somewhere. I grew up and got a mortgage, bought a house and had a garden. So in this small town garden, I shingled and decked (it was the 80 s) and for the planting, with the Kniphofia milkmaid and various crocosmia... I pondered, can t you get a yellow daylily? So, a little later whilst holidaying on the Isle of Wight, The Plantfinder in hand, I ring and speak to Jan Wyers and ask if she has a yellow daylily. So there you go, that s how it started. How it ends? Well? I moved to the Isle of Wight in 2001, (White Cottage) with a 200 foot garden, several hundred registered varieties of daylily, (including some yellow ones) and thousands of seedlings. I know pretty much everything there is to know about daylilies, of course...i take after my father. The reality is, I am still just a keen but amateur hobby gardener (with a website that reflects this (whitecottagedyalies.com) and it was a lovely holiday to the island and inspiring people like my Dad & Jan & Andy that have led to me to enjoy cross pollinating Hemerocallis, and one of my introductions being nominated the best UK & European introduction in Next open garden is 13th July but garden can be viewed by appointment via website. It is actually in flower today and this flower measured 10 inches across. It is classified as an unusual form because it is not the traditional trumpet or rounded type 32

23 There are no Horticultural Society events this month, but there is still plenty to do. Gardens open locally under the National Garden Scheme include 1 White Cottages, High Street, Bembridge and Blue Haze, 24 Beachfield Road, Bembridge on Sunday 13 th July, and High Vista, Seaview Lane, Seaview on Sunday 20 th July. And, if you want to venture further afield, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show runs from 8 th 13 th July. Pick of this month s plants Things to do in July 1) July is the ideal time to plant autumnflowering bulbs. These include pinkflowered Nerine, also known as the Guernsey Lily, which do well in Bembridge. They need good drainage and a good baking in summer, so plant them in a sunny spot with the neck of the bulb just visible. Hostas have become increasingly popular in recent years and there are now over 7200 named cultivars. They come originally from the woodlands of China, Japan and Korea. They re hardy, shadetolerant and easy to grow. They can also be grown in full sun, but do need to be kept moist. They work well in borders or as specimen plants in pots but do protect them from slugs and snails which can reduce to leaves to ribbons in no time. They do flower but are grown mainly for their vibrant, patterned foliage in shades of blue, green and gold. Look out for the new Hosta Andy Murray! 2) Deadhead your plants to encourage more flowers and a longer show, and to keep them looking tidy. Roses, petunias and begonias will all benefit from this. Fuchsias, helpfully, often deadhead themselves! 3) For something exotic, try sowing oriental vegetables such as pak choi, choi sum, mibuna and mizuna which are all members of the Brassica family. If you sow too early before midsummer they will be more prone to bolting. Keep them well watered and protect them from slugs. 33