NEWSLETTER 40 Pence SEVERN STOKE AND CROOME D ABITOT. Kempsey Church Fete. Reverend Mark Badger, as the new incumbent.

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1 SEVERN STOKE AND CROOME D ABITOT / 2012 Severn Stoke & Environs Sunday 1st July The Nash Open Air Songs of Praise at 6.30 p.m. with the Salvation Army Band followed by Berries, Ice Cream and Wine Cup ******** Sunday 22nd July at p.m. The Annual Croome Church Service Bring your own Picnic to enjoy afterwards. See inside for more details Editor: Kempsey Saturday July 7 th 2.00 p.m. Kempsey Church Fete All the stalls you want to see at a proper Church Fete! Come and have fun! John Henderson Tel & Fax: ; johnandcara@hotmail.com Technical Assistant : Cara Henderson Please submit Copy by 2nd Monday next month NEWSLETTER 40 Pence Part of the United Benefice of Kempsey with Severn Stoke and Croome d Abitot Churchwardens Announcement The Churchwardens of the Benefice of Kempsey and Severn Stoke with Croome d Abitot are delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Mark Badger, as the new incumbent. Mark was chosen unanimously after a rigorous selection process by the Patrons representative for this appointment, the Croome Estate Trustees and elected Parish Representatives of the Parochial Church Councils of both Kempsey and Severn Stoke with Croome d Abitot. Mark has a great deal of experience as a Parish priest. His last post was full time chaplain to Thames Valley Police and prior to that he was Priest in Charge of St George s in Worcester. For the last five years, he has been Managing Director of Motov8, a registered charity working with hard to reach young people in an effort to promote re-engagement with education and reduce social exclusion. The charity was established by Mark in 2001 and grew out of a Parish youth group he had started whilst at St. George s. It now has centres across Worcestershire and Herefordshire and works with some 250 young people per week delivering vocational training programmes. After seeing the charity through a critical point in its development and securing its future, Mark wanted to move back into full time Ministry. Mark is married to Kathryn (Kate) who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist. They have four children, Thomas (17) who is currently studying for his A levels at Worcester Sixth Form College, Dominic (15) studying for his GCSE s at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, Thea (2) and the new addition Ellie (3 weeks). The last member of the family is Bo the bouncy black Flat Coated Retriever! Mark s formal Induction at a special service in St Mary s Church, Kempsey will take place on a date yet to be arranged, but certainly within the next three months, as planned. We are looking forward to him meeting as many of you as possible as he takes up work in our Parishes to further build on Peter Holzapfel s galvanizing Ministry. Mark will continue to be ably supported by the Lay Team and Reverend David Hassell, who have been such an inspiration to us with their limitless generosity of time and effort during the Vacancy. The Diocesan Secretary, Robert Higham explains the reason for the brief delay in making this announcement - Making this appointment has given cause for review of the suitability of the present Rectory which was already known to need changes to the accommodation. The Diocesan Parsonages Board has now decided that a replacement would be a better way forward and this is in progress. The Bishop has agreed in these circumstances that he will grant a licence to the new Incumbent to reside outside the benefice as he can conveniently travel on a temporary basis until a new Rectory is purchased. We wish Mark and his family every happiness and fulfillment in his Ministry amongst us, which we await with eager anticipation. Duncan Smith - Churchwarden St Mary s, Kempsey Jim Spence and John Henderson - Churchwardens, St Denys, Severn Stoke.

2 PAGE 2 / 2012 CONTACT INFORMATION DURING THE VACANCY Church Services at St Mary s, Kempsey, at St Denys, Severn Stoke and at St John the Baptist, Kerswell Green will continue unaltered, so far as possible. Contact names for information: Weddings and Funerals: Rev David Hassell, 14 Napleton Lane, Kempsey Baptisms: Libby James, 7 Battenhall Avenue, Kempsey The Lawns/ Orchard House: Peter Fitzjohn W/ Visiting, Pastoral Care: Home Communion: Libby James for Kempsey Sheila Cook , Sheila has particularly asked that should anyone in the Parishes of Severn Stoke and Croome d Abitot, churchgoer or not, need spiritual support in family unhappiness, illness or bereavement, please do not hesitate to contact her. School Assemblies at Kempsey Primary School, monthly with Rev. David Hassel and the Open the Book Teams will continue to visit regularly, to enact and relate Bible Stories. United Benefice of Kempsey and Severn Stoke with Croome d Abitot Church News United Benefice Prayer Meetings Welcome to our meetings (usually every other Monday) for an hour, from 8.00 p.m. on 9th and 23rd July, 6th and 20th August and 3rd September. We meet each fortnight at the homes of those taking part. Contact John and Cara (W/ ) for the next ensuing venue. We give thought and prayer for people and projects around us and for the health and enhancement of the Churches work. You don t have to say a word unless you wish, but just be with us. St Denys Bible Study and Fellowship Group: Thursday, 12th and 26 July at 2.30 p.m. All welcome. Please contact John Henderson (W ) for the next venue. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK Thank you for giving to Christian Aid Week. The total received from the House to House Collection was , down from last year s Many thanks to the Distributors and Collectors. HAPPENINGS in SEVERN STOKE and environs SEVERN STOKE SCOUT & GUIDE GROUP Brownies enjoyed a weekend away at the Gloucestershire Guiding centre at Cowley recently. They have been busy celebrating the Queen s Diamond Jubilee and many attended the County celebration at the Three Counties Showground with 2000 other Rainbows/Brownies/Guides/Scouts and Leaders. This term we are celebrating the Olympic Games with sports; a food quiz from around the world (with tastings); Fashion parade of costumes to try from many countries and a Joint Family Sports evening with Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Guides. Numbers remain good but there will be a few spaces for September. Anyone interested in joining the Group, please contact: Mrs Angela Broadhead on

3 PAGE 3 SEVERN STOKE AND CROOME D ABITOT NEWSLETTER / 2012 HAPPENINGS in SEVERN STOKE and environs continued St Denys Church Bells The Bells in the Tower were declared unsafe to ring properly, over forty years ago. On Sunday 3rd June, we heard the peel of the five St Denys Bells before the evening service. What wonderful timing for them to ring out for the Queen s Jubilee! This has been made possible by Mark Reagan of the Cathedral Bell Ringers and John Slater and the team, who have been working on the frame and mechanism to make it safe. We thank them for all their hard work and expertise and for the generosity of the Cathedral in giving us replacement Bell Ropes. In 1552, there was a record of four bells and a Sanctus Bell in the tower. The present five Bells along with the Sanctus have replaced the originals; the oldest one is inscribed with the following words, BE YT: KNOWNE TO ALL THAT DOTH ME SEE THAT NEWCOMBE OF LEICESTER MADE MEE, There are two bells dated 1648, one of which weighs one ton and is inscribed, ALL MEN THAT HEARE MY MORNEFVLL SOVND REPENT BEFORE YOV LI IN GROVND. Just imagine, these bells were hung here at the height of the Civil War between the Royalists and Roundheads, just a year before King Charles I was executed. The other two bells are dated 1661, no doubt to celebrate the Restoration of King Charles II and 1900, when all the Bells were re-hung by Henry Bond & Sons of Burford, Oxfordshire. The present electric Church Clock by Smiths of Derby dates from 1945 and uses the tenor bell to sound the hours and half hours. With grateful acknowledgement to Christopher Pickford for the historical notes. EARL S CROOME WOMEN S INSTITUTE at Earl s Croome Village Hall Tuesday 10th July at 7.30 p.m. In Earl s Croome Village Hall Children s Games, Rhymes and Songs in Worcestershire and the competition is Poem for a child. MOTHERS UNION North Upton Deanery Thursday 26th, July at 2.15 p.m. at Upton Church Room Information on Diocesan AGM and National Meeting. Walk Ten Croome Park 2012 for Marie Curie Cancer Care For the first time Marie Curie Cancer Care will be holding a Walk Ten at Croome Park Worcester on Saturday 25 th August We are calling on local people to don their walking boots and join us 2012 for this fantastic 10km twilight walk. Set in the National Trust grounds at the Croome Estate, the walk gives you exclusive access to the site after dark. You will start at 7pm in the early evening light and follow a route around the mansion before heading up into woodlands and around the gardens and man-made river and lake. When you return to the church you can enjoy your twilight picnic with music and fireworks. The event is open to everyone with under 16 s going free with a paying adult. If you register in advance you ll also receive a discount of 10 on the registration fee so sign up now to take advantage of this offer! For more information please visit the website or call or claire.notman@mariecurie.org.uk The National Trust - Croome Park and Court Croome Park, the Canteen and Shop are now open every day through the Spring and Summer from a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The Court is open every day except Tuesdays from a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Access to the Park and Court is only through the main Visitor Reception and Car Park. For more details and events, contact W/ or croomepark@nationaltrust.org.uk

4 / 2012 SEVERN STOKE AND CROOME D ABITOT NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 CHURCH SERVICES at St MARY S, KEMPSEY Every Thursday Every Friday a.m.: Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel a.m.: Little Angels for Mothers, babes and toddlers until 27th July. Sunday 1 st 4th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Matins, 9.00 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP at Kerswell Green, a.m.: Family Service, breakfast from a.m., 6.30 p.m. : Songs of Praise at The Nash, accompanied by the Salvation Army Band followed by Berries, Ice Cream and Wine Cup arranged by The Friends of St Denys. Sunday 8th 5th after Trinity 8.00 a..m.: Holy Communion BCP, a.m.: Informal Family Communion. Sunday 15th 6th after Trinity Sunday 22nd 7th after Trinity Sunday 29th 8th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Matins, a.m.: Holy Communion, 6.00 p.m.: Holy Communion BCP a.m.: Holy Communion BCP, a.m.: United Benefice Service at Croome Church followed by a picnic p.m.: Informal service at The Firs a.m.: Matins, a.m.: United Benefice Service HC service at Kempsey. Sunday 5th 9th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Matins, 9.00 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP at Kerswell Green, a.m.: Family Service, breakfast from a.m. Sunday 12th 10th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP, a.m.: Informal Family Communion. Sunday 19th 11th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Matins, a.m.: Holy Communion, 6.00 p.m.: Holy Communion BCP. Sunday 26th 12th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP, a.m.: Holy Communion CW. Sunday 2nd 13th after Trinity 8.00 a.m.: Matins, 9.00 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP at Kerswell Green, HAPPENINGS at KEMPSEY Sunday 1st July at 6.30 p.m. Everyone welcome to Open Air SONGS OF PRAISE at The Nash, Kempsey, accompanied by The Band of The Salvation Army Collection in aid of their wonderful work, followed by BERRIES in season, ICE CREAM and a Wine Cup, provided by The Friends of St Denys for a donation of 5.00 in aid of funds.. Saturday July 7 th event p.m. Kempsey Church Fete. Come to this wonderfully popular The Cornflower Club Wednesday, 4th July, 2.00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, July 18 th 9.30 a.m. Club outing to Cardiff, July 25th at 2.00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Age Concern Coffee Morning - meets every Thursday at a.m. at St Mary s House. Women s Fellowship meets on Wednesday 11th July, outing to Hampton Court Castle. Coming Together - Monday 13th August at a.m. in St Mary s House, Kempsey. Healing Prayer Group Monday 18th June at 7.30 p.m.at Gill Warfield s.

5 / 2012 SEVERN STOKE AND CROOME D ABITOT NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 FRIENDS OF ST. DENYS The Music, Flowers and Romance week-end raised almost 2,000 towards The Friends funds, which is a fantastic result and much needed to replenish our expenses on repairs and insurance of the Church Building. Thank you to all those, who helped and to all those who supported the events. The Jazz in Church was a brilliant concert, dedicated to the happy memory of our former Rector, Canon John Mushen, who died on 5th June, aged 78 years. He it was, who introduced this annual event into our Church Calendar. We send our love and sympathy to Barbara and to Michael and Claire and their families. Sunday 1st July at 6.30 p.m. Everyone welcome to Open Air SONGS OF PRAISE at The Nash, Kempsey accompanied by The Band of The Salvation Army Collection in aid of their wonderful work, followed by BERRIES in season, ICE CREAM and a Wine Cup. provided by The Friends of St Denys, for a kind donation of 5.00 in aid of St Denys Church. Bring garden chairs, friends and sunshine! If sunshine is unavailable on the day, we shall be indoors. Sunday 22nd July at p.m. The Annual Croome Church Service followed by our picnic overlooking Croome Court. All welcome to join this superb Benefice event. Don t forget to bring your picnic and chairs! By kind consent of the Churches Conservation Trust and the cooperation of the National Trust SEVERN STOKE and KINNERSLEY 100 CLUB June s lucky winner was Mrs Cath Collins of Severn Stoke.

6 / 2012 SEVERN STOKE AND CROOME D ABITOT NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 DURING THE VACANCY: For any enquiries, please contact The Ministry Team noted on Page 2 or one of the Churchwardens: CHURCHWARDENS: Jim Spence John Henderson Assistant to Churchwardens Mrs Gail Brookes W/ CHURCH SERVICES at St Denys Church, Severn Stoke Sunday 1st 4th after Trinity 9.00 a.m.: Holy Communion (CW) at Kerswell Green, 6.30 p.m.: : Songs of Praise at The Nash, accompanied by the Salvation Army Band followed by Berries, Ice Cream and Wine Cup arranged by The Friends of St Denys. Sunday 8th 5th after Trinity 9.15 a.m.: Informal prayer and praise Sunday 15th 6th after Trinity Sunday 22nd 7th after Trinity 9.15 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP ( Reserved Sacrament) a.m.: United Benefice Service at St. Mary Magdalene, Croome d Abitot, followed by picnic. Sunday 29th 8th after Trinity a.m.: United Benefice Communion at Kempsey. Sunday 5 th 9th after Trinity a.m.: Holy Communion CW. Sunday 12 th 10th after trinity 9.15 a.m.: Informal Prayer and Praise Sunday 19 th 11th after Trinity 9.15 a.m.: Holy Communion BCP Sunday 26 th 12th after Trinity a.m.: Informal Prayer and Praise Sunday 2 nd 13th after Trinity a.m.: Holy Communion CW. CHURCH CLEANING SEVERN STOKE 13th Mrs Cox and Mr Cox 27th Mrs Humphrey and Mr Humphrey CHURCH FLOWERS SEVERN STOKE 7th and 14th Doreen Ewins 21st and 28th Doreen Ewins 10th 24th Mrs Everitt and Mr Everitt Mrs Joan Price and Friend 3rd and 10th 17th and 24th Merab Opie Merab Opie 7th Mrs Hanmer and Mrs Ewins 7th and 14th Cara Henderson Further copies of this Newsletter can be obtained on-line: and click on Home Page for St Denys news, events and donation giving.