SIX PARISHES NEWSLETTER

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1 SIX PARISHES NEWSLETTER for St Giles Church. Badger St Milburga s Church. Beckbury St Andrew s Church. Ryton Rector: Rev d Keith Hodson tel keithhodson@talk21.com Web Site: Sunday 2014 May 4th May 11 th May 18 th May 25 th June 1 st Rota of Services in the 6 Parishes May 2014 Badger Beckbury Ryton Kemberton Stockton Sutton Maddock Matins KH KH (trad) KH (trad) KH (trad) Morning LT 5.30 pm Choral Evensong Choir Morning TD KH (trad) Morning LT 8.15 am KH (trad) KH (new) Morning KH KH (new) Morning TD 6.30 pm Evening KH KH (new) Rogation Service KH KH - Revd Keith Hodson; TD - Tina Dalton; LT - Local Team PRAYER OF THE MONTH (for Rogation Sunday) Creator God, you have given seed to the sower and bread to the people. Nourish, protect, and bless the seeds which have been sown in hope that they bring forth their fruit in due season. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen Next Newsletter Contributions for next month s newsletter to either David Tooth at Havenside, Beckbury david.tooth2@btinternet.com Or Ruth Ferguson at Tarltons, Beckbury not later than 14th of this month, please.

2 FROM THE RECTORY Dear friends, Our annual Rogationtide Service at Sutton Maddock Church falls on 25 th May, Like Ash Wednesday, Ascension Day and Mothering Sunday the date is dependent on Easter Sunday. It is the second of the traditional four farming services, after Plough Sunday and before Lammas and Harvest. It started in France in the 5 th Century when a series of natural disasters ruined the spring crops. The Bishop ordered prayers to be said in church for God s protection from further calamities and for God s blessing on the crops that survived. This practice was taken up in other parts of France, and soon became part of the whole Church s calendar. The earliest description of it in Britain is from 1200AD when there were processions with banners showing a lion and a dragon (representing Christ and the devil) as well as images of saints. These processions turned into beating the bounds when clergy led the congregation along the parish boundary both to pray for the spring crops in the fields and also to teach children where the parish boundaries were. Some country parishes have revived this custom, but the one I best remember was in the middle of Oxford. On placement as a student at the clergy training college, the extrovert vicar of St Michaels at the Northgate maintained the tradition of beating the bounds on Ascension Day started in No longer, however, are there fields but businesses and colleges. By arrangement he led the choir and anyone who cared to join them up and over college walls by ladders, and through shops, the covered market and down alleys. At various points there were permanent boundary markers including - I well remember a cross in the carpeted women s clothing section of Marks and Spencer, and on the floor of Woolworth s records and tapes section. At each point the vicar encouraged the choir boys to beat the boundary symbol with names given out at church and shout Mark, Mark, Mark. At the end of the procession was a three course meal in Lincoln Oxford College where they served in tankards their brew of ivy bitter made with a secret recipe. We will be doing nothing like that at Sutton Maddock, although in the past walks were organised. Nowadays we simply start the service at the porch from where we can see the local fields and crops and then move into the church for our service. If you wish to join us we start at. With best wishes for the spring. Keith Hodson - 2 -

3 DIARY DATES FOR MAY Every Monday to Friday Every Saturday Oasis Christian Shop in Shifnal open 11am - 3pm Oasis Christian Shop in Shifnal open 11am - 1pm Wednesday 7 th 10am Prayers on Wednesday Wednesday 7 th 7.30pm Beckbury Parish Council meet in Village Hall Saturday 10 th 7.30pm Celebration Concert at Ryton Church Saturday 10 th 7.30pm Bavarian Night in Beckbury Village Hall Tuesday 13 th 1.45pm Friendship Club meet by the Church Wednesday 21 st 10am Prayers on Wednesday Sunday 25 th 11am Rogation Service at Sutton Maddock Church Thursday 29 th 7.30pm Ascension Day Service at Beckbury Church Friday 30 th 2.30pm Albrighton Senior Citizens Forum in Methodist Hall CHURCH NEWS Thanks to all those who decorated our churches for the Easter services. After Lent it s always good to see lovely spring flowers in church for our celebration of Easter Thanks also to our church yard maintenance teams who have had to start early this year with the mild winter. Our churchyards are looking good so please help by tidying anything out of place when you visit. There will be a celebration concert at Ryton Church 7.30pm Saturday 10 th May and a Wedding Festival at Kemberton Church on June 7 th and 8 th. See full details elsewhere in this newsletter. The Bishop of Shrewsbury is inviting church members to a special meeting at Shifnal Church 7 pm 20 th May when he will be talking about churches working together more in community service and mission. Details are available at our churches. The annual Rogation Sunday Service is at Sutton Maddock Church 25 th May. There is a service at Beckbury Church 7.30pm Thursday 29 th May to celebrate Ascension Day. On 1 st June 5.30pm there will be sung evensong at Beckbury Church with the Six Parishes Choir. BAPTISMS Congratulations to Millie Louise Griffiths, daughter of Christopher and Laura, who was baptized on 6 th April 2014 at Sutton Maddock Church. Congratulations to Ava Elizabeth Dalton, daughter of Marc and Joanne, who was baptized on 13 th April 2014 at Sutton Maddock Church. WEDDINGS Congratulations to Robin Minshall and Alison Savage who were married on 11 th April 2014 at Sutton Maddock Church

4 CONDOLENCES We extend our sympathies to the family of the late Martin Cheshire, age 37, of Beckbury whose service was held at Beckbury Church on 27 th March We also extend our sympathies to the family of the late Garry Hotchkiss, age 63, of Aqueduct whose service was held at Sutton Maddock Church on 1 st April We extend our sympathies also to the family of the late Jim Hardy, age 96, of Wolverhampton whose ashes were interred at Stockton Church on 19 th April We also extend our sympathies to the family of the late Victoria Ann Marie Lamb (nee Collings), age 46, of Beckbury (formerly of Ryton) whose service was held at Telford Crematorium on 17 th April Friends may attend the interment of ashes at Denton Pool Pastures at 12 noon 10 th May. JOHN UNITT CANCER FUND Following the death of John Unitt from Lung Cancer in November 2013, his grandson Jhonathon and his wife, four friends and two children pulled a cart from the first farm where John had worked at in Coven for the 15 miles to Richard Solari s Farm here in Beckbury where he worked until retirement, along the way collecting donations in memory of a kind, selfless man of the soil. This was in aid of MACMILLAN whose carers support and assistance during John s final weeks went far in excess of anyone s hopes and expectations. If you also would like to make a donation to MACMILLAN whose carers have made a difference to so many people s final days, please send any donations (cheques made out to MACMILLAN) to Jean Unitt, No 4 The Bungalows, Heath House Farm, Beckbury or to Havenside, Caynton Road, Beckbury, which will then be forwarded to Jean. Alternatively donate by texting JWGU81 5 to Or visit SIX PARISHES FRIENDSHIP CLUB Ashwood Nurseries near Kingswinford was the venue for our April meeting when 20 members enjoyed looking around a very different garden centre, with marvellous plants on sale, a very upmarket gift shop offering Moorcroft Pottery at eye watering prices and a very busy restaurant with mouthwatering food. An interesting point was that owner John Massey opens his own private garden to the public on 7 th June, 19 th July and 27 th September with all proceeds going to Stroke Support West Midlands, a worthy cause and a lovely garden to walk round. Following on to this visit, on 13 th May we are going to see the Apley Walled Garden project when we shall be given a guided tour around the gardens which are being recreated as in their heyday by the head gardener. The cost for this visit is 5.00 each, and cars will be leaving from the Church at 1.45pm. On 10 th June we are going out for the day to Llandudno, the coach will leave Beckbury at 9.45am and we hope to arrive home at around 7.30pm. The cost per person is each and as we have booked a 29 seater coach there are a few seats spare on a first come basis. As promised last month here are two more pictures of our members in their younger days

5 A CELEBRATION CONCERT WE HAVE RAISED THE ROOF St Andrew s Church Ryton and Grindle WITH THE DARBY SINGERS SATURDAY 10 TH MAY AT 7.30PM Drinks, nibbles, raffle 6.50 per ticket, children under 11 free. Tickets available from Barbara Powell, BECKBURY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting held on 2 nd April Regrettably Councillor John Evans has retired from Beckbury Parish Council after many years of service. We thank him and wish him well for the future. There is now a vacancy on the Council. If anyone is interested in being co-opted please get in touch with either myself (750393) or our Clerk, Les Oakley (612294) The replies to the Parish Plan Questionnaire revealed that some people were concerned that the roadside verges were not being maintained. The Parish Council understands that responsibility for this rests with the Highways Department of the Local Authority. Anyone concerned about any verges needing maintenance should contact Shropshire County Council Highways Department. Any problems or other obvious road defects needing repair should also be notified. David Cummings - Chairman CLUBS, GROUPS AND SOCIETIES IN BECKBURY At the time of completing the Beckbury Parish Plan Questionnaire a number of parishioners stated that they would be interested in taking part in and/or leading clubs, societies or groups within the village. We intend to call a meeting of all interested parishioners but first would invite anyone, even if you gave your contact details in the questionnaire to contact Heather Thomas on or dr.heatherthomas@btinternet.com or pop a note in the letterbox of 64 Beckbury. We can then find a mutually convenient date to meet and discuss how we may move forward with your ideas Heather Thomas, Beckbury Parish Council.

6 DOG OWNERS There have recently been numerous complaints about thoughtless dog owners leaving dog faeces on the ground rather than collecting it for deposit in bins. The main areas are: THE CHURCHYARD - whilst there is a public footpath through the churchyard it is an offence to let dogs run free, fouling paths and also around the graves, please control your pets and clean up after them. STREETS - this is the same problem as above and mainly affecting parents taking children to and from school. PLAYING FIELD - dogs are not allowed on the playing field, owners of dogs who let their dogs run on the field are liable to a maximum fine of 1,000. HORSE RIDERS with dogs running free are breaking local by-laws which state that all dogs in our villages should be on leads, please control your dogs or leave them at home. Finally, of late, we have a black and white collie type dog running free around Beckbury, will the owner please take steps to stop this happening. Whilst it is appreciated that the majority of dog owners are very responsible and caring, unfortunately it is just a small minority who are making it difficult for people to enjoy walking round the village. J & J HOME MAINTENANCE E Jones or ***** OIL FIRED APPLIANCES ***** Servicing - Commissioning - Repairs OFTEC TRAINED BY AGA ******* Elecsa Registered Electrician Plumbing - Carpentry - Plastering ******* *** 10% Discount For all New Customers *** - 6

7 KEMBERTON CHURCH PRESENTS A WEDDING FESTIVAL A display of Wedding Dresses Flowers by the Shifnal Flower Club at Kemberton Church Saturday 7th th June, 11am to 4.30pm Sunday 8 th June, 1pm to 4.30pm followed by a short service Refreshments in Kemberton Village Hall Also a village history exhibition Adults 3.00, under 12 s free

8 THE BECKBURY SHOW 2014 Planning continues for the 2014 Beckbury Show which will take place on Saturday 6 th September. Whatever your interests, with a Food Court, Market, Live Music, Family Fun Dog Show, Vintage Vehicles, Children s attractions and a jam packed Main Arena programme there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Dates for the diary: Saturday 21 st June** Beckbury Show Committee Comedy Night & Music with Doug Parker and Chris King, show starts at 8pm at Beckbury Village Hall. Tickets available from the Seven Stars or call for more details. **NB please note change to previously published date. August Clay Pigeon Shoot dates soon to be confirmed. Saturday 4 th October Charity Auction, details coming soon. Green Fingered: Why not get involved in this year s Produce Show. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just enjoy having a go now is the time to get growing. It s also a great chance to get the whole family involved, so get out in the garden this weekend and get planting! Produce Show schedules will be published in due course, keep an eye on the website for more details. For the children: This year s show will again have a variety of activities for the younger generations. With a dedicated children s area with a number of fun activities, donkey rides, children s fun fair and much more there is plenty to keep the younger generation entertained. Get involved: Want to help? We would love to hear from you! Whether it s regular help or just a few hours on the day we are always looking for volunteers. It you would like to get involved please drop us an at beckburyvctrust@hotmail.co.uk Keep up to date with all the latest news and events Visit the show website

9 ALBRIGHTON PATIENTS GROUP Patient Survey Action Plan: The patient survey has now been analysed and an action plan compiled to address issues that were raised by the survey. A report and copy of the action plan can be viewed on the Practice Website: Out of Hours Provision Shropdoc: Several concerns were raised in the patient survey with regard to accessing care when the surgery is closed and we felt that an explanation of what is available to patients would be helpful. Shropdoc is commissioned to provide cover for the patients of Albrighton Medical Practice for out of hours cover. Shropdoc is a co-operative of local GPs from both Shropshire and Telford. As these GPs are all working in the Shropshire area they have local knowledge of the area, community services and the hospitals. All of the doctors from the surgery work regularly for Shropdoc, so if you do have cause to use Shropdoc it may be that you see or speak to one of the doctors from your own surgery and if not it is likely to be a doctor from one of the neighbouring practices. If you do contact Shropdoc, a report is sent to your own surgery the next day for the attention of your GP to keep them fully informed and for them to take any necessary action. The GPs at Albrighton Medical Practice recommend you to contact Shropdoc for any urgent medical attention required whilst the surgery is closed, the number is Please be aware that if you dial 111 you may not be transferred to Shropdoc. EMIS Access Online Services appointment booking and repeat prescriptions: For those patients who are not aware there is a facility to order repeat medication online as well as to book appointments, should they so wish. To be able to do this they will need to contact the surgery to request a password to enable access to the system. Once they have a password they are able to access the appointment booking and repeat prescribing system via the Practice website: New Service for Cancer Patients in Shropshire: A new service called Get Active, Feel Good has been started for patients in Shropshire who have been diagnosed or are in treatment for cancer. It is run by a joint cooperation between Macmillan Cancer Support and Shropshire Council Public Health. It aims to provide advice, guidance and practical methods of dealing with the actuality of diagnoses. Based at the Hamer Centre at Shrewsbury Royal Hospital the contact person is Kim Davies or at Getactivefeelgood@gmail.com. Patients can be referred by their GP or can self-refer themselves. GES Solutions EXTERNAL BUILDING SERVICES We are a Telford based company working in the area and we want to introduce ourselves to you. We undertake all aspects of groundworks Block Paving, Tarmacing, Brick Laying Drainage, and more For a FREE no obligation quote call Gary on Mob: ; Office ges.colutions@btinternet.com Web: We are a part of the Telford and Wrekin Traders Register - 9 -

10 RURAL WATCH SHIFNAL AND ALBRIGHTON Scrap Metal Dealers the Law On 1 st October 2013 the law changed which governed the people who come around collecting scrap metal, scrap batteries etc. These are the main things to be aware of: 1. Scrap metal licences are valid for 3 years 2. The person going around touting for scrap MUST display his licence in the windscreen of the vehicle. 3. The licence must be for the appropriate council to which he is operating in, some collectors may be registered with more than one County or Local Authority. 4. Scrap Metal Dealers must not receive scrap metal from a person without verifying their name and address. If they cannot produce a licence or if they remove any scrap items without your permission, then where possible take down details and report. ALBRIGHTON SENIOR CITIZENS FORUM Do you feel isolated? Are there health conditions you would like to understand better? Would you like to know more about local services and what they can offer? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, please come along to the Albrighton Senior Citizens Forum! We help promote the health and well-being of older people locally to enable everyone to achieve a decent quality of life. Through the support of the Shropshire Association of Senior Citizens Forum, we work with other voluntary groups and forums throughout England to represent the views and aspirations of all older people, giving them a national voice. Next Meeting: Friday 30 th May to 4pm when Andrea Jones is visiting to explain the role of Healthwatch Shropshire and how they can support you. If you have any comments on health and social care services, come along and share your views. For more information please contact our Chair Person, David Sellars on ***************************** THIS NEWSLETTER IS KINDLY SPONSORED BY JEAN UNITT AND FAMILY IN MEMORY OF JOHN S BIRTHDAY ON 30 TH APRIL. - 10