LUDLOW TOWERS. 50p. Parish Magazine for Ludlow St Laurence, Ludlow St John and St Giles Ludford. St. Giles. St. John. St. Laurence

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1 LUDLOW TOWERS Parish Magazine for Ludlow St Laurence, Ludlow St John and St Giles Ludford St. John St. Giles St. Laurence 50p

2 LUDLOW ST LAURENCE PARISH OFFICE 2 College Street, Ludlow, Shropshire. SY8 1AN Telephone: office@stlaurences.org.uk website: The office is open to the public on Tuesdays between am and pm. Parish office Shop Manager Kitty Massarella Parish CD & Ops. Manager Sally Newman-Kidd Parish PD & Exec. Manager Shaun Ward Treasurer Michael Hunt Book-keeper Lyddia Pearson St John s parish office Ashfords Group office Sam Adams Northern Group office Grace Johnson CLERGY (Days off in italics) Acting Team Rector Revd Kelvin Price Fri Assistant Priest Revd Prebendary Ann Barge Wed Associate Minister Pastor Brigitte Malik Fri Vacancy Chaplain (StL) Revd Canon Jeffry Wilcox NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES St Laurence 8.00am Holy Communion BCP 9.30am Parish Eucharist Sung Eucharist once a month 11.30am 2nd and 4th Sundays Choral Matins 3.30pm 1st and 3rd Sundays Choral Evensong (No 3rd service on the 5th Sunday of the month) St John 9.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays Lay-led Worship St Giles 11.15am 1st Sunday Family Service 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer 2

3 CONTENTS St Laurence Prayer Group 4 Clergy Letter 5 Regular Services & Events 6 Special Events in September & Messy Church 7 From the Registers 8 Churchwardens Corner 9 News from St John's Parish Church 10 News from St Giles Church 11 Inclusive Church 12 Christian Aid & Ludlow Food Bank 13 Outward Concern & Bishop Hooper CE School 14 Children s Page 15 Life & Ludlow Programme 16 NADFAS 17 Palmers Talks and Tea & Conservation Trust Christmas cards 18 Magazine deadline dates and Guidelines 19 Advertisements Contact List 27 Note from the editor I hope you enjoy this issue of The Towers, my first as editor. You will find it looks very familiar. John Burley has handed over a fine publication. A vacancy is not the time for change and I look forward to discussing the magazine with a new Rector in due course. Meanwhile I would be delighted to hear readers views of the format and content The Towers. Do speak to me, call me on or me at lesleyharling@outlook.com. Lesley Harling 3

4 St Laurence Prayer GROUP This group meets once a month for half an hour, usually in St Catherine s Chapel. We are primarily an intercessory group, praying about the requests people leave, or that members of the group know of. The group is open to all who feel called to this ministry, so do join us, or just come and try it out (no regular commitment is necessary we all come whenever we can). Several members are no longer able to come so a few replacements would be nice! We meet at 10.30am on the second Thursday in the month so the dates for the rest of the year are: 8 September, 13 October and 10 November. We don t meet in December. If you want to know more about it please ask. And if you have a prayer request please ask me, or contact Barbara Penson who organises the telephone Prayer Circle. Sandi Burley IMPORTANT NOTICE We are aware that we are legally responsible for people s safety in the church all the time that it is open. If there is an incident in the church a member of staff should be informed immediately. There is a telephone contact list held in the shop in case a member of staff is not at hand straightaway. Most incidents involve frail, older people who have had a fall so it is a wise precaution to get a paramedic to assess their needs. Health and Safety matters are continuously monitored, and practice in this area will be too. Churchwardens and PCC 4

5 Clergy LETTER September is a month when the Church celebrates several very important Festivals: the 8th - the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary; the 14th - Holy Cross Day; the 21st - Matthew (Apostle and Evangelist); and perhaps the most frequently celebrated (apart from Harvest Festival) Michael and All Angels on the 29th; and of course there are several other Saints Days and Lesser Festivals during the month. There has always been a fascination with angels and one only has to look in gift shops and card shops to see haw many "angels" one may purchase. People speak of having a guardian angel or describing someone who is especially kind and helpful as being an angel. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are the three named biblical angels depicted as the beloved messengers of God. A former Bishop of Portsmouth, Dr Kenneth Stevenson in his book ' All the Company of Heaven' wrote "Angels communicate the presence of God, or give a message from God, or fight for God's purposes. The angels worship God in heaven but they cannot worship in the same way as humans, who have minds that often struggle to discern God's will. Angels therefore, whether named or not, are ways of showing the personal presence of God in the world where his truth has always more to be apprehended by us. At those very points when we are tempted to forget God, and become too self - reliant, angels can break into our perceptions as sudden and unexpected incursions of God's healing and reconciliation and love. Angels, in fact show us how our faith can be a struggle." Everlasting God, You have ordained and constituted the ministries of mortals and angels in a wonderful order: grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven, so at your command, they may help and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Ann Barge 5

6 PATTERN of REGULAR Weekly SERVICES AND Activities Monday Tuesday 08:00-08:30 Morning Prayer 17: Evening Prayer 19:30-21:30 Bells Practice 08:00-09:00 Morning Prayer and Holy Communion 17:00-17:30 Evening Prayer 18:00-19:15 Handbells Practice Wednesday 09:45-11:15 Toddler Group 11:30-12:15 Holy Communion 17:00-17:30 Evening Prayer Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 08:00-09:00 Morning Prayer 10:00-10:45 Holy Communion at St Giles Open Prayer Group (2nd Thursdays only) 17:30-18:30 Practice for Junior Choristers 18:45-20:30 Choir Practice 08:00-09:00 Morning Prayer and Holy Communion 09:45-11:15 Toddler Group 17:30-18:00 Compline Guided tours of church 08:00-08:45 Holy Communion 09:30-10:45 Parish Eucharist 11:30-12:30 Matins (1st and 3rd Sundays) or :30 Evensong (2nd and 4th Sundays) 6

7 ST LAURENCE Events calendar SEPTEMBER 2016 Date Time Event Details Fri 26 Aug- Mon 5 Sep 10am-5pm Ludlow Arts Society Summer Exhibition Thu 1 Sep 2pm Wedding: Griffiths & Pitt Sat 3 Sep 1pm Wedding: Bonner & Crampton Sun 4 Sep Baptism: Adam & Isla Embrey Sat 10 Sep 1-2pm pm Summer Organ Recital Series: Daniel Justin Festival Bell Peal Sun 18 Sep 1pm Baptism: Kacey Edwards Sat 24 Sep am pm Church wardens & volunteers' coffee morning Summer Organ Recital Series - Jonathan Hope Sat 1 Oct 12pm Wedding: Nelson & Leyton-Purrier Messy Church If all goes well the next Messy Church will be on Sunday, 11 September at 2.30pm. The venue still has to be confirmed but it will hopefully be in St Laurence s Church. Please be alert for any notices with final details. The usual format will be followed: roughly 2.30pm crafts, 3.30pm celebration, 4.00pm tea, 4.30pm home/clear up. All are welcome but children must bring a responsible adult. 7 Sue Thomas Sandi Burley

8 From the registers Baptisms 3 July TD Stewardson St Laurence 7 Aug Oliver Friswell St Laurence 21 Aug Edward Charles Campbell St Laurence William Albert Bulger St Laurence Weddings and Blessings 7 June Djuri van der Schaar & Katie Wood St Laurence 25 June Adrian Monteith & Claire James St John s 9 July Alex Flaherty & Kelly Morgan St Laurence 23 July Joe Morris & Heidi Perks St Giles 30 July Kelvin Powell & Olivia Wilson St Laurence Ashley Edwards & Sally Nicol-Blair St Laurence 16 August Thomas Lacey & Danielle Newman St Giles Funerals 20 June Gertrude Pugh Shrewsbury Crematorium 21 June Barry Robert Jasper Hereford Crematorium 30 June Brenda Gladys Bearman Hereford Crematorium 1 July Kenneth Edward Mantle Ludlow Cemetery 4 July Edward Charles Hughes St Laurence 7 July William Relton Minton St Laurence 15 July William Raymond Parsonage St Laurence 22 July Glynis Mary Lucas St Laurence 29 July Christopher Marchant Evans St Laurence Albert John Charlesworth St Laurence 8

9 Churchwardens corner Although it's really summery, thoughts are turning again to autumn. This is a good time to give early notice that St Laurence's annual mediaeval fair will be on 26 November. Help on the day and small gifts for some stalls will be appreciated. More news nearer the time. Great changes have been made to the shop. We hope that people like the new experience. Many thanks go to Kitty and all the volunteers and staff who worked so hard to achieve the changes. We are delighted that Di Corston has been awarded the Order of St Elthelbert for her tremendous work in the shop in a period of over 30 years. It is not exaggerating to say that Di has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the PCC during this time, a fantastic achievement. Di Corston and Ewart Carson have had operations during August and are doing well. We wish them speedy recoveries. The PCC will be working with Revd Kelvin Price on a governance report over the coming weeks. The report was completed in June by five PCC members headed up by Andrea Keyser. We thank them all for their work on this. We were pleased to welcome back BISYOC (a pan-european youth orchestra) for a wonderful concert of music by Eric Whitacre and Saint -Saëns. The Summer Singers choir, made up of some Ludlow Choral Society members and other singing groups from the area, joined the orchestra for Equus, an exciting collaboration by young people from all over Europe and older local people. The choir also sang Whitacre's Seal Lullaby. The orchestra played the breath-taking Saint-Saëns organ symphony. Much work goes into events like this and we thank the organisers, people helping on the day in so many different ways and especially Hugh Cullen and his stage management team. Hours went into erecting the platforms for the orchestra and then taking everything down for services on Sunday. Finally the churchwarden team and PCC extend a warm welcome to Kelvin who will be working closely with PCC over the coming months on a number of issues. We will report progress as we go along. Jim Hooper and Brian Gardner churchwardens 9

10 News from St John s Parish Church Summer is passing quickly and it is difficult to focus on any particular event before something else grabs the headlines. As the newest parish in the Hereford Diocese we have made history at a time when the trend is for churches and parish to amalgamate rather than separate. We have had our parish meetings, conducted by Revd Kelvin Price, at which our two churchwardens, Sheila French and Brian Childs, and new PCC were elected. The responsibility weighs heavily on our shoulders but we have strong support from diocese and clergy. We are especially indebted to Revd Tom Leary, whom we see on a regular basis, for his wise counsel and pastoral care. The reordering of the church for wider community use in line with our Mission Action Plan, becomes a closer reality as we seek to appoint an architect. By the time the magazine is in print, this should have happened. We are also well on the way to establishing a parish office, having been kindly offered working space in John Robson s house. We now have a phone number and an address for parish enquiries, and for the moment, messages are being regularly checked by Sue Thomas. Socially too, we have had a busy and enjoyable Summer. Our church day out on the Llangollen Canal for a two hour boat trip in June was relaxing and most enjoyable. It seems a long time ago now. Carla and Peter s garden was the venue for a delightful afternoon tea and garden visit on 17 July and the weather was such that we were able to sit outside. On 14 August we are looking forward to our Annual Summer Fete. These social events are very important for us as a congregation, but we do also need to show that we are making a big effort to raise funds if we are to be considered for external funding for our refurbishment project. On 25 September at 4.00pm we shall be holding our Autumn Songs of Praise. Please come and join us. St John s office phone number is The address is stjohnsludlow@gmail.com. Sheila French 10

11 news from st giles You may be surprised to see this item still in the Towers magazine when, as most of you now know, St Giles is part of the Ashford Benefice instead of the Ludlow Benefice. However, Revd Kelvin Price has asked me to continue to write for the Towers until such time as a new Rector is appointed. Our Patronal Festival Day is on Sunday 4 September when there will be a Celebration Service with Holy Communion followed by a bring & share lunch. In the afternoon from 2.30pm to 4.00pm there will be strawberry teas and stalls and music. Do please come and join us at this event everybody is most welcome at every event and we look forward to seeing you. Our Monday Prayer Fellowship re-starts after the summer break on 5 September and then on 19 September. Both meetings are at 3 Greenacres at 10.30am and we should be delighted to see you if you would care to join us. We start with a quick cup of coffee followed by a short bible study before praying for all in need anywhere. A forward date for your diary is Sunday 2 October when we hope to have our Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 11.15am. It is always a lovely service so we hope you will keep the date free and come and join us. There is Holy Communion every Thursday at am with prayers and a short litany at St Giles' church. All are welcome. We are delighted to learn that Pastor Brigitte Malik has agreed to stay another year with us and this extension of her stay has been agreed by her church in Bavaria and the Hereford Diocese. We hope it will be a very happy year for you, Brigitte. Margaret Wright 11

12 INCLUSIVE CHURCH On Sunday, 23 October Revd Bob Callaghan, the National Inclusive Church Coordinator, will be preaching at the 9.30am service in St Laurence's Church. Some of you may remember him speaking in St Laurence's early last year. Hereford Diocese Inclusive Church Forum Is it possible to be biblical and inclusive about sexual ethics? Much of the current debate in the church about sexuality centres around how we interpret the Bible. The Revd Canon Professor Richard Burridge, Dean of King's College London, winner of the 2013 Ratzinger Prize and author of "Imitating Jesus? An inclusive Approach to New Testament Ethics" (Eerdmans, 2007) will explore how we might resolve these tensions today. Professor Burridge's talk is organised by Hereford Diocese Inclusive Church Forum and will take place on Thursday, 3 November 2016 at College Hall, Hereford Cathedral. All are welcome to attend, whether or not members of the forum. The talk begins at 7.30pm. Contact details: Ann Barge ann.barge@googl .com Peter Dyke peter.dyke@herefordcathedral.org / Kay Garlick kaygarlick@hotmail.com

13 Christian Aid The coffee morning at The Feathers in August was extremely enjoyable. Several people commented on the happy and relaxed atmosphere. We are always very grateful to the Feathers management for giving us the room, the coffee and biscuits, as well as two members of staff for the event - so that every penny given goes straight to Christian Aid - and you were all extremely generous. Thank you very much. The final figure from us in donations and ticket sales at church given ahead was 203. The final total for the morning is compared with last year. So very worthwhile. The next event is the street collection and carol singing on 17 December. We are always grateful to those of you who enjoy tin rattling regardless of the weather - please make a note of the date now. New rattlers very welcome. Thank you all for your continued support of Christian Aid. Ludlow Food Bank 13 Claire Wilcox The number of food parcels distributed in June and July resumed its downward trend. The total of 11 parcels issued in June was over 40% down on the same month last year. Encouragingly "Financial needs" (as the reason given for help) represented only 14 parcels in the first half of Another 11 parcels were issued in July, just over half the figure for July last year. This is most welcome. The main reason given for requiring help is the delays caused by the benefits system. This should not be so. In contrast, the numbers of recipients claiming help due to financial and health reasons are well down. It is important that we continue to monitor the situation. Tony Cant

14 Outward Concern In view of changes to PCC membership and committee structures in mid-2016, we are placing on record the following charitable donations made by the congregation in retiring collections during the first half of March Mothering Sunday Mothers Union Away from it all holiday scheme April Collections during Lent for Poverty Sunday Ludlow Foyer for Young Homeless People Ludlow Homestart for families May Shropshire Historic Churches June Petertide Maramba Deanery, Tanzania, ordinands fund Thanks to everyone who gave so generously. Jane Robinson (former chair Outward Concern Group) Bishop Hooper CE Primary School Every Church of England school has an additional inspection to Ofsted, which also looks at teaching and learning but also considers the Christian ethos in the school and looks in more detail at RE teaching and worship. The school was inspected on 25 May and was found to be 'outstanding' in all areas. The report said ' The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Bishop Hooper as a Church of England school are outstanding...the school's Christian mission, 'Success in Spirit', infuses its work, informing relationships, behaviour and its aspirational approach to teaching and learning...the result is a highly aspirational and high-achieving school where children are courteous and caring.' A brilliant achievement! Barbara Bell, Foundation Governor 14

15 Children s page - SEPTEMBER

16 LIFE & LUDLOW The first events of the Life & Ludlow adult learning programme take place in October and November. We begin with a study day entitled The Gospel of St Matthew: Israel, Rome and the Reign of Heaven on Saturday, 22 October led by Revd Dr Chris Moore. Chris writes, The Gospel of Matthew the Gospel which is the focus of our readings in church during radically casts Jesus in the light of the history of Israel and tackles the issues of a nation under Roman occupation. It issues a challenging call to follow Christ who fulfils the mission of Israel and inaugurates the reign of heaven on earth. Come along and gain an overview of this thrilling account of the meaning of Jesus. This is followed on Thursdays 3, 10 and 24 November and 1 December with a four-part exploration of Dante s Divine Comedy led by the Revd Canon Chris Pullin. The greatest Christian allegory ever written, and (it has been claimed) the greatest single achievement of the Middle Ages, Chris Pullin will introduce this amazing poem, exploring some of its imagery and explaining some of the theology and philosophy that underlies it. The Life & Learning programme continues in 2017 with: a lecture by the Very Revd Prof Martyn Percy, Dean of Oxford, entitled Restoration, Retrieval and Renewal: Recovering Healing Ministry in the Church to be given on Thursday, 19 January a series of four talks given by the Revd Canon Dr Maureen Palmer entitled Women in the Early Church on Thursdays 2, 9, 16 and 23 February a series of four talks given by the Revd Dr Neil Richardson entitled Social Justice and the Bible on Thursdays 16, 23 and 30 March and 6 April Overall, the programme has been designed to stimulate the interest of people of faith who want to reflect deeply on how their faith impacts on their engagement with the world about them, and also to appeal to those with no strong faith commitment who are interested in exploring the Christian perspective on contemporary 16

17 Issues. Events are open to all people from the town and beyond, regardless of religious affiliation. The number that can be accommodated at all events is limited, so those wishing to attend are encouraged to reserve their places as early as possible. Full details, with booking form, can be downloaded from Copies of the programme can also be obtained at the Welcome Desk in church or by contacting Barry Forrester on New Year, New Interest 17 Barry Forrester For anyone who was ever a schoolchild (and that s all of us isn t it?) a new year begins in September. It is a time to think about pursuing new interests. NADFAS is the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. The local society, Teme Valley DFAS, meets in Ludlow Assembly Rooms on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm from September through to May. The subjects of the lectures are wide ranging. Last year they included the founders and treasures of the Wallace Collection, the Elgin Marbles and John Betjeman. All lecturers are knowledgeable and have enthusiasm for their subject. This leads to entertaining and informative lectures. This year s program begins with a lecture called Getting to Grips with Abstract Art. This lecture will demystify abstraction as well as showing some exquisitely beautiful images. Come along for a trial lecture for 8 on the door, and /or take the plunge and become a member for 40 for the year. Contact Membership Secretary Mrs Sue Johns tel: or s.johns@polperropress.co.uk. Membership gives you access to interesting study days and outings as well as the eight lectures. Further information can be found on Ann Marriott

18 Palmers Talks & Tea The Conservation Trust for St Laurence invites you to the first in the Autumn 2016 series of Palmers Talks & Tea: 15 September: Thomas Gainsborough: his life and works Hugh Belsey MBE, one of the foremost authorities on British 18th-century art, examines some of the artist s most famous works and compares them with the work of his contemporaries. 20 October: The future of churches (in rural areas) 17 November: The art of writing historical crime fiction All the Palmers Talks & Tea are held on Thursdays from 2.30 to 4.30pm at the Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad Street (tea and cake included). For additional information on see the Palmers website: or ring Ticket prices: 5 on door or 12 for series of 3 Autumn talks. For series tickets write to: Mr Rory Chase, Ludlow Palmers, 2 College Street, Ludlow SY8 1AN (cheques payable to CTSLL). Conservation Trust Christmas Cards Order now and save money! The Conservation Trust has produced a Christmas greetings card for 2016 from a photograph taken by Gareth Thomas. The card is entitled St. Laurence s Church, Ludlow, from Whitcliffe Common and measures 7 x 5. Inside are the words Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year ; a sample card is on the Conservation Trust display board in St Laurence's. You can order a pack of 5 cards now at a special discounted price of 3.00 per pack (maximum 5 packs per household). All discounted-price orders must reach us by 1 October. Send your cheque (made out to CTSLL) to CT Xmas Card, The Old Bell House, Ludford, Ludlow SY8 1PR. We will contact you in mid-october and ask you to collect your cards from the St Laurence church shop. 18 Rory Chase

19 Thank you to all our contributors. COPY FOR THE OCTOBER TOWERS TO THE OFFICE BY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 PLEASE Material arriving after the preferred date cannot be guaranteed to be included. Material arriving after the final date will definitely NOT be included until the following month: Issue Preferred Date Final Date October 6 September 13 September November 11 October 18 October December & January 15 November 22 November Please send articles by to office@stlaurences.org.uk Please send information about events and subjects that you would like to appear in the magazine. We ask contributors to limit their articles to: No more than two A5 pages or 600 words (Gill Sans 12pt) There may be special circumstances when more space is required but we ask that you please check with the Editorial Committee and request larger space at least two weeks ahead of the submission date to determine if sufficient space will be available in that month s issue. Towers Editorial Committee The present members of the Towers editorial committee are: Sally Newman-Kidd Parish Office Lesley Harling Otties Lodge, Steventon, Ludlow Lesley Gosbee-Harper Flat 6, 3 College Street Editor s Note Opinions expressed in contributed articles in this magazine are those of the contributor and do not necessarily represent the position or opinions of the PCC or the Editorial Committee. 19

20 Diocesan News Service for Magazine Editors. Copy in writing for October issue by 1 September to: Anni Holden, Communications Officer, The Palace, Hereford HR4 9BL THANK YOU to these local retailers and businesses who have supported us by purchasing advertising space. R I B A Trevor Hewett A R C H I T E C T Planning applications Listed building consent Building regulations Alterations and extensions Church inspections Green building The Architecture Studio 22 Broad Street, Ludlow SY8 1NG Tel: info@trevorhewett.co.uk We ALFI f ur nitur e maker s Locally made to measure traditional kitchens and pine furniture Wednesdays - in the Market Square Marcus Field and Sarah Redway 4 The Terrace, Norton, Presteigne, LD82EL w w w. w e a l f i. c o. u k 20

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22 Ludlow Cookshop 16 Tower Street Ludlow SY8 1RL Tel/Fax: (01584) Debbie & Sebastian We now also serve pots of looseleaf Tea, ground Coffee and fresh scones (as available). Victoria Allen Funeral Services Traditional and Green Funerals Private Chapel of Rest Pre-Paid Funeral Plans All Areas Covered Ludlow Hour Service 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow, SY8 1ND Castle Bookshop 5 Castle Street, Ludlow Y8 1AS Tel: castlebookshop@btconnect.com 22

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26 Old Downton Lodge Come along and celebrate the arrival of our new Head Chef Karl Martin by trying our new Tasting Menu! Our Restaurant is open Tuesday through until Saturday night from 6pm until 9pm and is offering a set tasting menu, a True taste of the Shropshire countryside. We look forward to welcoming many guests from the surrounding counties and hopefully further afield as our reputation grows. For reservations please contact David on: bookings@olddowntonlodge.com or call on AA Hotel Services is delighted to announce that Old Downton Lodge has been awarded a two AA Rosette Award and maintained the 5 gold stars for the hotel DISHLEY FOOT HEALTH AT GRANGE COURT LEOMINSTER NAILCARE, THICKENED NAILS, CALLUSES, CORNS PROFESSIONAL FOOT CARE SERVICE Pedicure and Qualified massage also available ANITA HARVEY REGISTERED NURSE AND QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER CALL TO BOOK: R anitaharvey02@gmail.com Home visits possible 26

27 CONTACT US LUDLOW ST LAURENCE Parish Office Churchwardens Mr Brian Gardner, 29 Lower Broad Street, Ludlow Mr Jim Hooper, 37 Beech Close, Ludlow SY8 2PD Deputy Churchwardens Dr Lesley Gosbee-Harper, Flat 6, 3 College St, Ludlow Mr Michael Davies, 5 Hosyers Almshouses, College St PCC Secretary Mrs Val Hardwick, Culmington Electoral Roll Mr Dick Franks 7 Angel Bank, Bitterley, Ludlow Bible Reading F ship Penelope Bridstrup, 4 The Vineyard, Lower Broad Street Children s Church Children s Committee, Parish Office Communion Rota Mrs Fay Carson, Fairfield, Linney, Ludlow Conservation Trust Mr Hugh Wood, 38 Charlton Rise, Ludlow Custodian Mr Matthew Lenthall c/o Parish Office Director of Music Mr Shaun Ward, c/o Parish Office Flowers Mrs Liz Gardner, 29 Lower Broad Street, Ludlow Gift Aid Secretary c/o Parish Office Mothers Union Mothers' Union Office, Hereford Pastoral Links c/o Parish Office Sacristan / Servers Sec. Mrs Antonia O Kennedy, 17 Friars Garden, Ludlow Sidesmen s Rota 8am Mrs Barbara Burns, 8 Poyner Road, Ludlow Stewarding Mrs Fay Carson, Fairfield, Linney, Ludlow St Laurence Shop Miss Kitty Massarella, c/o Parish Office Tower Captain Mr Tony Greatrex, Church House, Bell Lane, Orleton Tower Floodlighting Forms at St Laurence Shop Towers Editor. Lesley Harling, Ottie s Lodge, Steventon, Ludlow LUDLOW ST JOHN Church Wardens Mrs Sheila French, 4 Coach House Fields, Livesey Rd Dr Brian Childs, 12 Vashon Close, Ludlow Treasurer Mr Peter Phelps, Hill Crest, Gravel Hill, Ludlow Secretary Mr John French, 4 Coach House Fields, Livesey Road Electoral Roll Mr John French, 4 Coach House Fields, Livesey Road Organist Mr Colin Reeves ST GILES LUDFORD Churchwardens Mrs Barbara Bell, 39 The Cliff Park, Ludlow Mr Merlin Unwin, 8 Corve Street, Ludlow Treasurer Mrs Barbara Foster, 6 James Close, Ludlow Minutes Secretary Mrs Karen Unwin, 8 Corve Street, Ludlow Electoral Roll Mr Rob Downes, 30 Wheeler Road, Ludlow Flowers Mrs Elizabeth Woodall Organist Mr Colin Reeves

28 LARGE PRINT Copies in large print are available from the St Laurence Parish Office