SUNDAY 15 JULY TRINITY Holy Communion Ratlinghope Holy Communion Snead Morning Praise Churchstoke (David Jelves)

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1 ONNYCAMLAD PARISHES Rev Norman Morris, Rector of Wentnor with Ratlinghope, Norbury, Myndtown, Lydham, More & Snead, & Priest in charge of Churchstoke & Hyssington & Rural Dean David Jelves, Reader Captain Jon Price Fresh Expressions Community Evangelist Canon Julia Francis, Reader The Rector writes. What a summer we are passing through! After all the amazing Diamond Jubilee celebrations,which turned out to be far larger than the Golden Jubilee, and the Football European Championships (at the time of writing outcomes there not known!), we now have the Olympics and Para-Olympics to look forward to! There has already been great excitement and huge turn-outs for the passage of the Olympic torch throughout the country! The revival of the modern Olympics is a remarkable story, much of it thanks to Shropshire s own Dr Brookes over at Much Wenlock so we trust all will go well and the World benefits from this great coming together at London! The modern Olympics take in a huge range of sports and games but in the end comes down to the dedication and commitment of individual men and women to their chosen pursuit, whether it s a solo or team effort. Somewhere along the line, usually when one is quite young, there s a decision to go forward and be committed, come what may, to work for Olympic success! The actual outcome may well be uncertain but most competitors, looking back, usually see their lives achieving purpose, direction and meaning as a result. I think we can apply this lesson more widely and I would say that God has a plan for each one of us. Is God calling you?..well he may not be calling everyone to be a Vicar, though we certainly could do with a few younger ones working in rural parishes! Rather we all have a ministry to fulfill that may sound rather grand but it means that in all kinds of ways we have a calling to serve others, yes in our families but also more widely. It may also be the case that we have the ability and gifts to go further and serve the church and community in some more specific way. Speak Lord for thy servant heareth said the child Samuel to the voice of God calling him at the Shrine at Shiloh we all could do with listening to God as He may have plans for us! SUNDAY SERVICES SUNDAY 1 JULY 8.00 Holy Communion Lydham 9.15 Holy Communion Hyssington 9.45 Holy Communion Ratlinghope (Canon Julia Francis) Family Worship Churchstoke BANNS (1) Matthew James Betton & Laura Elizabeth Evans Family Communion Norbury 6.30 Songs of Praise Wentnor SUNDAY 8 JULY TRINITY Holy Communion Wentnor 9.45 Holy Communion Ratlinghope Morning Praise Hyssington Holy Communion More (Canon Julia Francis Ministry of the Word) Banns (3) Douglas James Oldfield & Holly Anne Peppiatt Holy Communion Churchstoke (Preb Richard Shaw) BANNS (2) Matthew James Betton & Laura Elizabeth Evans Onny Valley Country Show Norbury 8. 00pm SUMMER CONCERT at LEASOWES BANK FARM, RATLINGHOPE, in aid of Ratlinghope Church SUNDAY 15 JULY TRINITY Holy Communion Ratlinghope Holy Communion Snead Morning Praise Churchstoke (David Jelves)

2 BANNS (3) Matthew James Betton & Laura Elizabeth Evans Morning Praise Lydham th Anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer Thanksgiving Service Wentnor Banns (1) Richard James Alan Hinde & Emma Marianne O Leary SUNDAY 22 JULY TRINITY Holy Communion Norbury 9.45 Myndtown Pet Service 9.45 Morning Praise (DIY) Ratlinghope Holy Communion Churchstoke (David Jelves Ministry of the Word) 2.30 Hyssington Open Church & Churchyard Event 6.30 Songs of Praise More SUNDAY 29 JULY TRINITY Benefice Service HC & Dedication of Home Communion set in memory of Olwen Norbury SATURDAY 4 AUGUST: WEDDING (Matthew James Betton & Laura Elizabeth Evans) Churchstoke 1.30pm SUNDAY 5 AUGUST TRINITY 9 Tuffins Fun Day No Churchstoke Service 8.00 Holy Communion Lydham 9.15 Holy Communion Hyssington Family Communion Norbury 6.30 Evening Prayer Wentnor Banns (2) Richard James Alan Hinde & Emma Marianne O Leary SUNDAY 12 AUGUST TRINITY Holy Communion Ratlinghope 9.45 Holy Communion Wentnor Banns (3) Richard James Alan Hinde & Emma Marianne O Leary Holy Communion More (Jo Evans) Holy Communion Churchstoke 6.30 Snead Summer Festival Songs of Praise SUNDAY 19 AUGUST TRINITY Extended Holy Communion Wentnor (Canon Julia Francis) Morning Praise Churchstoke (David Jelves) Morning Praise Lydham (Canon Julia Francis) 6.30 Evening Prayer Ratlinghope (Canon Julia Francis/ Mette) SATURDAY 25 AUGUST: WEDDING (Douglas James Oldfield & Holly Anne Peppiatt) More 1.00pm SUNDAY 26 AUGUST TRINITY Holy Communion Norbury 9.45 Holy Communion Myndtown Hyssington United Service Holy Communion Churchstoke 6.30 Evening Prayer More SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER: WEDDING (Richard James Alan Hinde & Emma Marianne O Leary) Wentnor 3.00pm SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER TRINITY 13 Snead Balloon Races at Churchstoke Community Hall 2.30pm 8.00 Holy Communion Lydham 9.15 Holy Communion Hyssington 9.45 Extended Holy Communion Ratlinghope (Canon Julia Francis)

3 10.30 Morning Prayer Churchstoke (David Jelves) Holy Communion Norbury 6.30 Evening Prayer Wentnor Weekday Morning Prayer at 8.30am Join us for a short service at our parish churches. Wednesdays 4 July and 5 September Ratlinghope. Fridays 13 July Hyssington, 20 July Norbury, 27 July Lydham, 3 August More, 10 August Churchstoke, 17 August Wentnor, 24 August Myndtown, 31 August Snead. FUTURE SPECIAL SERVICES AND EVENTS Safeguarding Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults at Clun is available at the Hightown Room, Vicarage Road, 7.00pm -9.30pm on Tuesday 3 rd July. Local Ministry Team (LMDG) meet Wentnor Rectory Tuesday 3 July 7.30pm. Upper Onny Country Show, The count down is on for this summer's Upper Onny Country Show, Sunday 8th July in Norbury Village Hall and field, 12-6pm. Raising money for Norbury Primary School and the new village hall project, join us for a free day for all the family to celebrate rural life and local community. With the Olympic year upon us, why not see if your sporting scarecrow can outdo the competition? From demonstrations and competitions to music, stalls and the infamous tug of war, it's a day not to be missed. For more details contact Abi Dakin on CONCERT FOR RATLINGHOPE CHURCH: LEASOWES BANK FARM, RATLINGHOPE SUNDAY 8th JULY 8. 00pm. The Men From Off (otherwise known as the 'Fairly Close Harmony Singers') join with David Preshous for an evening of words and music - and the unexpected! Tickets 6.00 Info JOINT-PCC MEETING WEDNESDAY 18 JULY NORBURY VILLAGE HALL 7.30pm Please could all members of PCCs attend our usual summer joint meeting - apologies to PCC secretaries agenda will include reviewing the Deanery Mission Aspirations Plan, looking at future dates, & exploring having a Benefice Council. DEANERY PARTY at WENTNOR RECTORY SATURDAY 21 JULY 12 NOON onwards Churchwardens invited to share with the Rural Dean entertaining the Clun Forest Deanery representatives music by Stringendo Quartet. Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The MAREHAY FARM RATLINGHOPE. SUNDAY 22 nd JULY 11am till 6.oopm. TEAS. Entry 3 per Adult, Children free. All welcome. Stuart and Carol Buxton SUNDAY 12 AUGUST MORE GARDEN LUNCH Laundry Cottage, Linley Home of Richie and Jacqui Self pm In aid of More & Lydham Churches Tickets: 10 Grand Raffle for Three Star Prizes Serenaded by the String Quartet, Stringendo To book your lunch and for further details please ring Richie or Jacqui on or All welcome! Please confirm attendance by August 8 th Thank you!

4 Everyone Welcome! BALLOON RACE and DOG SHOW in aid of SNEAD CHURCH With stalls, refreshments and raffle. SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER, CHURCHSTOKE COMMUNITY HALL at 2.30pm Balloon tickets available from Karen. For further information contact Trish Macmullan on The Wentnor Fete, Dog Show & Annual Draw Bank Holiday Monday 27 August in aid of the parishes of Wentnor, Ratlinghope, Norbury & Myndtown (& Norbury Village Hall) takes place on in the grounds of the Old Rectory Wentnor, Usual attractions, including a Bouncy Castle, beginning with a Hog Roast at 1.00pm. Offers of homemade cakes, nearly new items, tombola prizes, garden produce, plants, raffle prizes, and help on the day are most welcome. Plants, vegetables, & homemade cakes are popular so offers will be gratefully received. Rose Jones & Lorna Middleton need tombola prizes, please. Further details; please contact the Rector Good quality second-hand books, including children s books, likely to sell, wanted Heather Williams is looking after Plants and Margaret Rowson is running a stall of jams, vegetables etc.. Tombola items can be left at Wentnor Shop. Gilly and Rita down at The Walkmill will be on Bric a Brac We especially need more homemade cakes please respond to the flyers going round the parishes PLEASE SUPPORT THE DRAW! Wentnor Fete - plants wanted. We are helping again this year on the plant stall at the Wentnor Fete and need the gardeners among you to donate plants to add to both the quantity and variety of those on offer on the day. Plants should be potted up at least two weeks before the event at the end of August so that they have recovered from their move and look good on the stall. They should also be labeled if at all possible. It is easiest for us if you can bring the plants to the stall on the morning of the fete but if you have any problems, either looking after the plants before hand as you are away or getting them to the fete, please ring us on Heather Williams and Julian French SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER: CHILDREN S ART & CRAFT DAY at Norbury Village Hall meet 9.45 for 10.00am conclude 12 Noon - Activity morning - for younger children, older ones are welcome to help. Harvest theme. Led by Julia Francis & Rev Norman Morris Cost 1 per child 2 per family. Drinks & biscuits included. All welcome! Contact Rev Norman Morris to book places 2012 Supper Concert for the PORRIDGE PROJECT Saturday SEPT 22 nd, 7.30pm at LYDHAM VILLAGE HALL The concert programme will feature professional actors, singers and musicians, and a simple supper will be served during the Interval. The event will be cabaret style seating and there will be a licensed bar. I was unable to accommodate all who wanted to attend our last event so please call Angela Turner on or me at angelamturner07@googl .com if you wish me to reserve tickets for you. Support for this project in Dar es Salaam is hugely appreciated, and has enjoyed support from many parishes within our Benefice and beyond. Your generosity currently provides a mug of porridge each morning for 250 malnourished children. Thank you. HARVEST FESTIVAL DATES please put dates in your diaries! SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER TRINITY SNEAD HARVEST FESTIVAL: PREACHER: TBA 6.30pm WENTNOR HARVEST FESTIVAL PREACHER: VEN PAUL THOMAS, ARCHDEACON OF SALOP, LICHFIELD DIOCESE. SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TRINITY LYDHAM HARVEST FESTIVAL PREACHER: RT. REV ALISTAIR MAGOWAN, BISHOP OF LUDLOW Lydham Harvest Lunch SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER TRINITY MORE HARVEST FESTIVAL PREACHER: REV JO EVANS

5 3.00 HYSSINGTON HARVEST FESTIVAL PEREACHER: Rt. REV MICHAEL BOURKE, former BISHOP OF WOLVERHAMPTON FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER MYNDTOWN 6.30PM HARVEST PREACHER: REV ROBERT PAYNE SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER TRINITY RATLINGHOPE HARVEST FESTIVAL PREACHER: CANON JOHN TILLER SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER TRINITY CHURCHSTOKE HARVEST FESTIVAL PREACHER: REV JOHN DANIELS, LOCAL MINISTRY OFFICER 6.30 NORBURY HARVEST FESTIVAL PREACHER: REV MICHAEL WHITTOCK NEWS UPDATES Congratulations to all those who were confirmed by the Bishop of Ludlow at Ratlinghope Church on Sunday 17 June! Many thanks to all those who supported Christian Aid Week back in May, especially Anita Bright who hosted a Coffee morning. The total we raised for Christian Aid from the old seven Wentnor parishes was Offers of a venue for next year s Christian Aid Coffee morning will be welcome please let Rev Norman know. The QUEEN S DIAMOND JUBILEE was amazingly well celebrated across all the parishes over the June Bank Holiday Weekend so congratulations to all those who these wonderful community events possible! I attended major events in Churchstoke, Hyssington, Wentnor, Lydham and Norbury and it was wonderful to see huge numbers of peoel turning out and joining in! These parties drew people from all parishes and I think we will all remember the Diamond Jubilee as a remarkable occasion, both locally and nationally. We also had three special Jubilee services and I had a wedding and two Christenings to add to the Jubilee celebrations! The More Festival this year consisted of a highly successful More Breakfast held at Sarah Screen s home at Upper Bent which raised over 716 for More Church. Terrific result! Thank you Sarah and everyone who supported that wonderful event! We also had a memorable and moving Thanksgiving Service that weekend at More Church on Sunday 10 June for the late Canon Dick France St. Peter s, More, monthly draw winners for May: 1 st. prize Shirley Betton 2 nd. Prize Norman Morris (Toby) 3 rd. prize Shirley Mundy Holy Trinity Church, Lydham "100" Club Lydham PCC plan a "100" Club lottery to raise funds to keep its 800 year old church open and provide monthly to three lucky winners a cash prize. Subscribers must be over 16 and the annual subscription is 12. For more details and an application form please contact- Jimmy Garnier tel jimmygarnier@aol.com or Neil Hird n.b.hird@btopenworld.com Lydham 100 Club News Wednesday 6 June The results of the first draw at the Lydham Jubilee Party on 5 June were as follows: First Prize Mrs. Joy Martin; Second Prize Natasha Hird; Third Prize 8.60 Mrs. Shirley Rowson The draw was based on 86 tickets sold. As of today we have sold 88 tickets, so we have 12 more to go to reach our target of 100. Application forms are available from Neil Hird or Jimmy Garnier. Monthly prize money based on 100 tickets will be: 25, 15, 10. The next draw will be at the end of June. The prize money is calculated on the basis of 86 tickets sold (and money collected) pro-rata from 100 tickets at 25, 15, 10 for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd. Snead TAI CHI NEWS: TAI CHI beginners class; Thursday mornings from am to 12 noon; At Hyssington Village Hall; 5 per session; Contact: Pam Blaxland or pamela.blaxland@virgin.net Age UK Lunches for those 60 & over at the Crown Inn, Wentnor, 12 Noon for 12.30pm Normally SECOND WEDNESDAY in the month NEXT LUNCHES Wednesdays 11 July & 8 August - to book your meal please ring

6 Rachel Bright and THIRD TUESDAY in the month, NEXT LUNCHES Tuesdays 17 July & 21 August Please ring Margaret Cooke to make a booking Age UK: Mrs. Janet Brandon on is your Age Concern Parish Link who will be pleased to help you.. BENEFICE BOOK GROUP: Contact: The Rector The Bible Study Group Meets at the Rectory, usually occasional Fridays - new members always welcome! Current study: the Epistle to the Hebrews - at the Wentnor Rectory. Contact: The Rector AROUND THE WIs Norbury & District WI: Thursday 12 July GARDEN MEETING Evening Out In the Garden with Maureen Walker Far Gatten Farm Ratlinghope Hostesses: Margaret Cooke, Brenda Jones & June Pinches. Competition: Wayside Flora: Thursday 9 August with Gilly& Brian 6.30pm from Mill House, Norbury Refreshments: All participants. Lydham, More & Snead WI: Thursday 19 July Antiques through the ages Speaker: Mr. Richard Self Competition: Antique Item of Jewelry Teas: Christine & Marion Teas Caroline & Jacqui. Report on NFWI AGM No meeting in August. Onny Valley Social Club: Usually meeting at Norbury Village Hall New members welcome. Monthly meetings on first Tuesday afternoon in the month in Norbury Village Hall. Well done to all those, especially Doris and the Cttee for organizing such a splendid Tea Party to celebrate Her Majesty s Diamond Jubilee at Norbury Village Hall on Bank Holiday Tuesday, 5 th June at 3pm. Trips: 18 July Barmouth; 15 August Llandudno; 19 Sept Bala Railway; 17 October Severn Valley Railway. Churchstoke Over-Sixties : Meet alternative Wednesdays 3.00pm Churchstoke Community Hall contact: Margaret Chislett and Joan Osborn Age UK: please contact Mrs. Janet Brandon on your Age Concern Parish Link who will also be pleased to help. THIRTY YEARS AGO! A Deanery Pilgrimage was planned in September as part of the St Thomas of Hereford Festival; Sarn had a very successful fundraising Games evening which raised 90 for Sarn Church; plans were underway to complete repairs of Hyssington Church roof; a St Nicholas summer Fayre was planned to take place at Bacheldre with stalls of all kinds and a Play would be performed set at the Blue Bell Inn in the 8th century; the Wentnor Fete held in late May raised 1300 (gross 1600) including 270 from Draw tickets & 1105 from the Fete & 225 from the Tug of War: the Norbury Church Hall was due to be reopened on 30 July after refurbishment following the fire including a new floor, and re- wiring a Grand Re-opening Supper Dance was planned tickets 2; a seaman, David Tinker, on HMS Glamorgan from the Clungunford benefice had sadly been killed on Active Service in the Falklands War; Services continued to be held at Kempton Village Hall. FROM THE REGISTERS Baptisms: Macey-Lee Munslow Churchstoke Saturday 2 June Toby Oliver Middleton Wentnor Sunday 3 June Wedding: Rupert George Randle Kay & Phillipa Charlotte Jackson More Saturday 2 June Confirmation: Ben Harley (Ratlinghope); Annabel Harley (Ratlinghope); Elizabeth Harley (Ratlinghope): Oliver Jones (Myndtown); Amelia Jones (Myndtown); Cameron Black (Wentnor); Lucy Cooke (Ratlinghope): Ben Cooke (Ratlinghope); Afrianne Jones (Snead): Margaret Savery (Bucknell) Sunday 17 June. NOTICEBOARD FLOWERS/CLEANING: (From now on notification will be through the churches) Table Tennis! Open to all! Anyone wanting a good game! Often taking place Mondays at Norbury Village Hall 2-3pm for details contact The Rector Find out what is going on across the Hereford diocese at the website at - have a look at the Notice board. For details of service times at the Cathedral, please telephone or visit the cathedral website Want a Magazine? Know someone who would like one? Please encourage sales & distribution! Please contact Margaret Cooke (Shropshire & Snead parishes) or Jane Frank (Churchstoke & Hyssington) Myndtown Combined Parish Council Contact: Parish Clerk Mrs. L Thomas

7 Wentnor Stores: The Post Office OUTREACH service is OPEN on TUESDAY 9.00AM 11.00am - offering personal banking, Car Tax & Euros- please support our village shop WENTNOR STORES as much as possible! Bus enquiries: National Rail Enquires: Hall Bookings: Norbury Anita (or if need be Rev Norman Morris ) Lydham Hyssington Village Hall: do use our halls! Norbury Village Hall: Tables, chairs, hostess trolley, crockery, & boiler available for hire The Rector is always available to discuss Wedding and Christening dates at any time Office Hour: Saturday morning at The Rectory 9-10am. Tel: House Communion is available to anyone who cannot easily get to Church. Photocopying at The Rectory: 5p per sheet reductions for longer runs. Bishop s Castle Dial-a-Ride and Community Car scheme: Available for individuals or groups regardless of age or disability. All journeys must be pre-booked. Volunteer drivers and escorts urgently required for this worthwhile community service. Contact: Adrian Varcoe or ring