Issue No. 2 February to April 2013

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1 Issue No. 2 February to April 2013 Welcome to the second edi on of the Newark and Southwell Deanery Newsle er. Dear Readers, Our Diocese of Southwell and No ngham, led by our Diocesan Bishop Paul Butler, is developing a strategy to be in place by Why change? The number of S pendiary clergy will reduce in the coming years due to fewer women and men coming into ministry. A consequence is that new ways of proclaiming the Gospel and empowering communi es has to be developed. To this end each of the eight Deaneries within our Diocese has presented a plan to Bishop s staff. Our plan has been developed through a consulta on process involving mee ngs at Deanery Synod, a Ques onnaire to all parishes and a conference aimed at Postholders, re red and reader colleagues. The result is a booklet which outlines the aspira ons of the Deanery over the coming years. What s the rush? It has been said in the past that the church moves very slowly, if at all. Due in part to the falling role of S pendiary clergy, but of importance because of the changing nature of mission to both to church and community, new approaches need to be put in place with some urgency. Under the heading buildings three main areas have been ven lated. How do we use our church buildings and plant generally? How many buildings do we really need? What sort of buildings do we need as we look to the future? Mission As a Deanery we are thinking broadly about our mission. At a local church level and together with our interdenomina onal partners we need to discover new ways of being in touch. The Web, Twi er, and Facebook seem scary to me and yet I know that to be relevant to all genera ons the church has to engage using all available resources. We are all on an enormous learning curve and over the coming months we will need to work together to put in place elements of our Deanery strategic plan. As the plan develops some aspects may change but to quote Barack Obama Change Is Here to Stay Whether you like it, or not, change is the order of the day. Rela onships change, technology changes, the environment changes, our own way of thinking changes. So instead of shying away from change, we should embrace it and celebrate it. It is hoped that the plans once in place will enable lay and ordained to be more connected, generally supported and confident. Over recent me these have been recurring themes and challenges with regard to how folks feel about both Deanery and Diocese. As we develop new ways of doing ministry, working together and being a Chris an family we will need to be gentle, caring and listening as we move into uncharted waters and develop new pa erns of ministry. What this space Revd David Milner Area Dean of Newark & Southwell Deanery

2 Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you, and say Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God. Proverbs Agur s words speak across the centuries to us of the dangers of both wealth and poverty. He seeks to have enough, no more, and no less. I had a fascina ng conversa on recently with a good friend about their family circumstances in regard to income. There was a consciousness that con nually they lived up to whatever the maximum income had become. It was hard to consider living on less, even though there was a recogni on that in UK terms they were be er off than most (though far from rich ) and that previously they had contentedly lived on less. My friend was quite normal. We all tend to live up to whatever our income is; we struggle to consider living on less. Yet many do; indeed in world terms I can guarantee that everyone reading this is definitely rich. In his public ministry Jesus certainly lived on li le. Yet he was well provided for by others; he knew how to enjoy a good wedding and feast. He valued the gi s of those who produced food, cared for animals etc. He taught more about money and wealth than almost any other subject (certainly a lot more than about sex and sexuality). Yet so o en in church we fail to talk seriously about wealth, poverty, money, etc., (and when we do, tend to reduce it to being about the costs of running our buildings, pay our clergy, etc.). We need to talk more openly, more deeply and more comprehensively about money, wealth crea on, poverty and a global economy with major problems. This is why my Lent series is en tled Money makes the world go round? Together we will look at the Scriptures to reflect on these ma ers. In three talks we will not resolve everything, but I hope we will all think more deeply, and act more wisely with our money whether we are rich or poor as a result of these mes together. One core lesson in this has to be that whatever we have by way of possessions, including money, is not ours but God s. This means we have to work from a basis of ac ng as good stewards of God s money rather than thinking about sa sfying our wants and likes. Lent is a good me to consider money, as we head up to Easter when we celebrate the costliest gi ever made the death of Jesus for all our sins and the most wonderful free gi ever given, forgiveness and new life. The Rt Revd Paul Butler Bishop of Southwell and No ngham The Deanery s Newsletter This is your newsle er. A way of communica ng with each other. To make it successful we need to receive your offerings. The deadline for the next issue is Monday April 15th 2013 Please send in your entries to nsdeaneryoffice@gmail.com or by post to Mrs Louise Riley, The Rectory, 3 Marsh Lane, Farndon, Newark, No s, NG24 3SS Open Churches Weekends 2013 The 2013 Open Weekends run as follows: 13th & 14th of July Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood District churches. 20th & 21st for all the others City, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Ashfield, Mansfield and Gedling district churches. For more info, including a map, see It s not too early to let us know if your church is going to take part. Please heather.sirrel@southwell.anglican.org as soon as you can confirm so that we can save you the trouble of filling in a form this year. New Coming Soon in 2013 Deanery Video Blog. Keep your eye on the website The Diocese of Southwell & No ngham is on Facebook. Check it out! Balderton Printing Service Canon Tony Tucker at Balderton con nues to offer a prin ng service at great rates. Please contact him on tonytucker57@gmail.com or for a quote and for more informa on.

3 LENT COURSE +++ LENT COURSE +++ LENT COURSE +++ LENT COURSE +++ LENT COURSE We are very pleased to welcome The Right Reverend Paul Butler to Christ Church, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AJ on Sundays, February 17th, 24th and March 3rd 2013 Please come along and take part in a three-week Lent Series 6.00 pm Worship, Refreshments and Talk MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND? In 2013 we are focusing on the Seeking Jus ce stand of our diocesan vision Joining Together in the Transforming Mission of God. The Lent Series will be centred on wise stewardship, i.e. how we might exercise jus ce in the management of our financial, material and natural resources. L i v i n g W o r s h i p G r o w i n g D i s c i p l e s S e e k i n g J u s t i c e

4 A New Year, a New Start and lots of Changes. I love spring, a er the coldness of winter and certainly the wetness of this passing winter, I cannot wait to see the first snowdrops and hopefully soon a er the first daffodils. Simple pleasures in one way, but they also mark the passing of me and of course, the passing of seasons. And I have extra reasons this year in my excitement of looking forward to Spring, as it is when I will be licensed as priest in charge of Norwell, Cromwell, Ossington and Caunton with pastoral care for Su on on Trent and Carlton on Trent. There is no-one more surprised than myself at God calling me into rural ministry. For most of my life, a er a childhood at Skegness (I will try to avoid repea ng the story of my childhood that is in our Diocesan C magazine), most of my life was spent living and working in the city centre and inner city No ngham, working with (and later ministering to) disaffected adults in mainly in educa on and then on to prison, hostels and leading with drug and alcohol dependency. So when it was suggested to me my curacy was to be in the villages of Keyworth, Stanton on the Wolds and Bunny with Bradmore I was shocked and confused. Why had God taken me through all these urban experiences for me to serve in rural communi es? Well, (to paraphrase Gerald Hughes) we certainly do have a God of surprises and my eyes were soon opened to the uniqueness to be found in each village community. As much as all humanity has a commonality, each community has its own strengths and its own needs. And it was through the privilege and pleasure of listening to residents I was able, not only to hear their desires (and hurts) but to be a Chris an presence in their lives. It began to dawn on me, how important the Church was, is and can be in the life of each village. A redundant Church is one of the sadness sights. The Church can be not only the spiritual heart of the community but also it can reach out and manifest God s love in some many more ways. And it was through planning, organising, enabling, empowering and enjoying a variety of events and ac vi es (including wine tas ng, wedding exhibi ons, and an ques evenings) that I fell in love with rural ministry. New ways of engaging within our communi es are needed, but not at the expense of tradi on and legacy. There is a blending, a balance and a tension which need to be embraced and seen as a joy not a problem. However change can be disturbing for some people, but by being a part of it, in discussion, planning and realisa on, this may be viewed not as changing but rather as a development. And I m aware that my new appointment will bring a change not just for me but for these six parishes, for their Churches and communi es, and to a lesser extent to the deanery as a whole. And moving to our new home in Norwell I feel is one change that both my husband Lester and I are excited about, and I m sure once moved, our many cats, hens and cockerel will love their new home too. Revd Chris ne French What does a Lay Chair do? Since our diocese decided to enhance the deaneries, the role of Lay Chair has become more significant. This means that, as Lay Chair, I am more ac ve in the planning in the deanery. It involves deployment of personnel, both lay and ordained, being part of the discernment and interviewing processes, chairing and planning Deanery Synod and Standing Commi ee, and the joyous opportunity to meet new people and visit new places. The last is the greatest reward, although it can be the greatest disadvantage! There are some very interes ng and faithful servants of the Lord working away in quiet corners. Their constant perseverance in the face of some dwindling congrega ons and the perennial need to raise enough money to keep their buildings open as a place of witness to the Lord, is a source of inspira on to me in my spiritual journey. The downsides are no more than those that you meet in everyday life and usually involve misunderstandings and miscommunica ons. Both of which can usually be sorted out very easily. What does the future hold for the deanery and the lay chair? The deanery will con nue to be a strong unit for the people in the churches to use as a place of fellowship, informa on gathering and dissemina on and hopefully a greater involvement in the life of the wider church. As lay chair I have 18 months before my term of office is up and I would like to visit as many parishes within the deanery as possible, every service I do visit is very much a holiday within my own worship pa erns. I would also like to see the deanery plan as finalised as possible, within the constant changing life of the Church. So to everyone I wish a belated happy New Year and look forward to more happy chances! (Anyone interested in the job) Penny Peterson Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Led by Peter Hill, Archdeacon of Nottingham, 14 March March nights in Galilee, 5 nights in Jerusalem. Provisional cost Brochure will be available in the New Year

5 Changes in Safeguarding Roadshow The church does a huge amount of work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are o en the people who provide ac vi es and do pastoral care where no-one else does. But we also need to ensure that all the work we do is safe for the workers and volunteers, and safe for those we are serving. For the last 12 years the Criminal Records Bureau check (CRB) has provided us with one way to make sure that people are safe, along with careful recruitment and good prac ce in how they work. But now it is changing. There is a new agency called the Disclosure and Barring Service, a slightly different form to be filled in, and changes in who we will and will not be allowed to do checks for. Each church has to get this right, and there are legal penal es for the diocese (and more specifically for me!) if we don t. To communicate these changes we are running a Changes in Checking Roadshow in Newark and Southwell Deanery, which will take place at Christ Church, Newark, on Monday 15 th April from pm. There will be 9 other events in other parts of the diocese if the appropriate people can t make that date. Newark and Southwell Monday April 15 Christ Church, Newark Bassetlaw and Bawtry - Tuesday April 23 Christ Church, Worksop No ngham South Thursday April 25 St Barnabas, Lenton Abbey West Bingham Monday April 29 St Paul s, Wilford Hill Mansfield Thursday May 2 Warsop Parish Centre No ngham North Tuesday May 7 St Margaret s, Aspley Newstead Thursday May 9 th Skegby Parish Hall East Bingham Thursday 16 St Mary s Parish Hall, Radcliffe on Trent Gedling Monday June 3 St James, Porchester Hall Final mop-up session Monday June 10 Holy Trinity, Southwell As these are significant changes it will be a requirement that at least one of the following a end from each church: Incumbent, Safeguarding Officer, CRB checker (if different), up to a maximum of 3 from each church. If none of these a end, the Diocese will no longer be able to organise and process the criminal records check for people in that church. Of course, this Roadshow will not be a Safeguarding Training session, and therefore those who need to update their safeguarding knowledge will also need to a end another event. So if you are an appropriate person from your church, then make sure you put this date in your diary. We look forward to seeing you. Nick Harding Youth Confirmation Service Sat 9th March 2013 A youth-orientated rite of passage experienced with peers taking this step together. A great opportunity to invite friends and family to share in this important stage of a young person s walk with Christ. With diocesan support, the young people will participate in preparing for and leading their own confirmation service. Sat 9th February 11am-2pm, Social event at Holy Trinity Southwell for all candidates Tue 5th March 7pm - Rehearsal at the Minster Sat 9th March 7.30pm - Confirmation Service at the Minster Please contact Alison Jacobson , alisonj@southwell.anglican.org with names of potential candidates by Monday 28th January, TRENT CHURCHES CHOIR SEEKS CONDUCTOR Are you interested in church music? Could you conduct this thriving church choir? The Trent Churches Choir is currently seeking to recruit new members. Since the amalgama on of two benefices in 2010, the choir has supported the worship and services of the villages of Bleasby, Rolleston, Fiskerton-cum- Morton, Hoveringham, Upton, Halloughton and Thurgarton. The choir was founded in 2002 by John King but since 2010 has been conducted by Alexander Turner, a student at the Minster School and currently the Choral Scholar at Southwell Minster. As he is about to take his A-levels, he will be re ring from the post at Easter 2013, so the choir is urgently seeking a new director, as well as new singers (all voices). The current membership of the choir stands at around 25 and the repertoire is varied: we have tackled liturgical music from 15 th to 21 st centuries, including works by Tallis, Purcell, Mozart, Durufle, Walton and Goodall. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings, term- me from September to April, at Thurgarton Methodist Church. We sing 3 or 4 services a term, and support services at major fes vals, including a Christmas Carol Concert. If you are interested in joining us or would like further details please phone or nigelandsylvia@hotmail.com.

6 This year the Bishop s Lent Appeal will be combined with funds from all confirmation services to support two different projects... one close to home and the other in one of our partner dioceses across the world. Poverty is a scourge that affects people all over the world, writes Bishop Paul. God calls us to engage with the poor and help see their lives transformed. These two projects with our partners Christian Aid & Church Urban Fund help us do this... Transforming Notts Together As homeless numbers rise coupled with cuts to benefits and growing unemployment any more people are finding themselves on the streets. A new partnership with the Church Urban Fund (CUF) and the Dicoese has set up a joint venture Transforming Notts Together which will channel funds and support into church-backed social action projects across the city and county such as debt and money management support, and winter shelters which provide a lifeline to homeless people and are based at various churches in the coldest months. Overcoming barriers Supporting people living with disabilities in the Middle East...There are approximately 500,000 people living with disabilities in Lebanon and the West Bank (part of the occupied Palestinian territory). This new project will improve the lives of people with disabilities in the Middle East, enabling them to become more confident and active members of society. It will help them improve the skills needed toset up their own businesses or enter employment. The work will be carried out by two long-standing Christian Aid partners in the region: the Lebanese Physically Handicapped Union (LPHU) and the East Jerusalem YMCA. Donations will be split 50:50 between these two projects An evening with spy chief turned author at Southwell Minster Former Director General of MI5 and bestselling spy fiction author, Dame Stella Rimington, will be sharing stories of her life during an evening at Southwell Minster this March. An evening with Dame Stella Rimington on Friday 1st March, starting at 7pm for 7.30pm is being supported by the Cathedral Friends and will be held in the Minster s Nave. See full release at Final opportunity - Office Furniture for Sale at Dunham House You can find the full list of items at Not only are there desks, chairs, storage cupboards, shelves and racking, but also some more unusual items including library shelving. Do talk to Carole Park on or come over and have a look - items need to be reserved before the end of January ready for collection in week beginning 18 th February. No reasonable offers refused. New year opening for eco-friendly church mission centre A new eco-friendly mission centre for the Church of England in Notts is on schedule to open in the new year, with staff moving in during February. The new building in Southwell, to be named Jubilee House, will form a vital hub for the bishops, archdeacons and staff of the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham and will be officially opened in March See full release at Closure of Dunham House: Dunham House will be closed from Monday 11 th February while the office staff move into the new accommodation at Jubilee House. During the period from the afternoon of Friday 8 th - 15 th February inclusive staff will not be contactable by phone or . Emergency numbers during office hours will be: From Friday 8 th February at 1pm until Monday 11 th February tel: From Tuesday, 12 th February urgent calls only tel: We hope that all staff s and phones will be up and running again by Monday February 18 th, but we do ask for patience during this period of disruption. Most of the phone numbers will remain the same in the new building and we will notify you of any changes to numbers in due course. The new postal address will be: Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, Notts NG25 0JH. The Cathedral Education Department will also be moving to Jubilee House from their offices in Trebeck Hall, Southwell, and can be contacted via their mobile during this period: Revd Judith Pollard (Curate at Ollerton) pleased to announce safe arrival of Anna We're pleased as punch to announce the arrival of Anna Joy Phillips - born 8th Jan, 8lb 12oz. Two weeks late but worth the wait! Anna and her proud parents are now home and doing really well.

7 Looking ahead at church schools in the Newark and Southwell Deanery Schools provide us with fantas c opportuni es for mission. They are a highly influen al factor in the lives of the children and young people they serve and if we create strong rela onships with them, they give us one of our main ways of reaching out and touching children s lives. Few would disagree that the educa on a child receives has a huge impact not only on their current happiness but also on their personal development and future flourishing. It is for all these reasons, that na onally the Church of England has recently reasserted through the Church School of the Future Review report that Church School s stand at the centre of the Church s mission to the na on. Church schools enable more direct engagement with children and their families than any other contact including regular Sunday worship. Church schools aim to be dis nc ve and inclusive, excellent but not eli st and to be witnesses and guardians of their Chris an founda ons whilst serving increasingly secular and mul -faith communi es. Newark and Southwell deanery having 17 church schools within its boundaries is uniquely placed to be involved in this mission. We have some brilliant work going on in these schools. I pick this up regularly through my own visits and those of my school advisers and through contact with headteachers, founda on governors, clergy and parents. The Ofsted and SIAS reports for these schools bear this out too. However, many of you will have picked up that we are living through interes ng mes in the Bri sh Educa on system. Indeed, some people would say that we are currently in the middle of the most significant reshaping of the system for over half a century. Many of the things you and I have probably taken for granted in the organisa on of the system such as the role of the local authority are changing considerably and church schools are not exempt. The reality is that the nature of what we might call the contract between the church and the state is under renego a on. The rolling out of the government s academy programme and some of the other government reforms mean that provision of school places across the diocese and deanery is likely to change over the next few years. We have a huge variety of church schools across the Newark and Southwell Deanery. They vary in size from below 50 to 1600 and serve children from many contras ng social backgrounds and consequently the impact of these changes is likely to vary according to context. So... these are challenging mes for church schools but also exci ng mes too. What can you do as a deanery? Strategically, this is a par cularly important me for churches to priori se the work of founda on and ex-officio governors. We need vacancies to be filled and governors to be really involved in order for the church to be able to con nue to influence the way that our church schools are shaped and run. If your parish has a small school encourage the governors and leadership team to think about the best model of leadership to serve the school on into the future. Many small rural schools are entering into collabora ons, federa ons or small academy chains to sustain viability. (Remember to talk to the DBE about your plans!) The Minster school in Southwell has applied to be a teaching school which is very exci ng and if accepted this will bring significant benefits to the school and opportuni es for building capacity in order that it can support other local schools both primary and secondary. If this goes ahead we hope many of our schools will want to become part of the teaching school alliance as it is likely to be a hub for networking and dissemina ng best prac ce encourage them to do so. Find out regularly about the issues facing your schools as this is the only way you can offer appropriate and mely support. Value those involved in your church schools and show you value them. This cannot be underes mated in terms of the effect it has on morale. Whilst the rewards experienced through teaching can be priceless, teachers also face an unenviable range of pressures and these can feel even greater when significant change is going on. Volunteering con nues to be a key prac cal way that church members can express their support to schools and build a rela onship with them. There is a whole host of ways in which you can do this. If you don t fancy being a governor you could help with reading or classroom ac vi es, help with clubs, go on visits or be prepared to respond to other specific requests from the school. Such opportuni es can be very rewarding. Finally, pray for your schools and for the Diocesan Board of Educa on as it seeks to make wise long term decisions about schools and the way they are run and as it adjusts to taking on new responsibili es in rela on to standards and performance of schools. Our church schools provide a unique context for working out the three strands of our diocesan mission statement and we long that the partnership between church and schools should be strengthened and deepened on into the future in order that church schools can con nue to offer high quality educa on based on a dis nc vely Chris an ethos and values. Claire Meese Diocesan Director of Educa on January 2013

8 Easter Services in the United Benefice of Farndon with Hawton, Cotham & Thorpe Palm Sunday 9.30 am HC Hawton am HC Cotham 4.30 pm HC Farndon HOLY WEEK Tuesday of Holy Week am Holy Communion, Farndon Maundy Thursday 7.30 pm Stripping Alter & HC, All Saints, Hawton Good Friday 2.00 pm Last Hour, Farndon Easter Saturday 7.00 pm Service of Light, Cotham Easter Sunday 9.30 am Holy Communion, Hawton am Holy Communion, Thorpe 4.30 pm Holy Communion, Farndon All Saints Church, Coddington Women's World Day of Prayer Service Friday 1st March, at 11am St. Mary's Church, Carlton on Trent A light lunch will be served. Re:fresh Choir Singing for Fun! Meets every Monday 7:30-9pm Coddington Community Centre New members always welcome. For more informa on Contact Emma on Mothering Sunday Service (March 10th) North Muskham am Bishop Paul All the family welcome on first Friday of the month at Coddington Community Centre 3:30-5:30pm Activities, Worship and a Shared Meal. Dates coming up: 1st February, 1st March, April - no service, 3rd May Cost Adults 2 and Children 1 to a maximum of 5 per family. St Leonards Church, Newark LUNCH PLUS 12noon-2pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month. Bridge Community Centre, Lincoln Road, Newark (Next to the Co-op) Have a natter over soup a roll and a cake! Lunch is followed by bingo or other entertainment. For more information contact Revd David Anderton or Paul Howard on

9 Help Brother & Sister Support Stroke Association My Brother Colin and I from St Leonard's Church, Lincoln Road are running the Bupa Great North Run on the 15th September 2013 in aid of the Stroke Association, which has supported many people who have had strokes, including our mum. We are looking for people to sponsor us, you can sign our sponsor form or go to our web page, laughtonsiblingsgreatnorthrun Your help is greatly appreciated. Kim Marshall St Leonard s, Newark Bridge Community Centre, Lincoln Road, Newark. AFTERNOON TEA Saturday 9th March 1:30-3:30pm Cake Stall, Raffle The following churches are all in vacancy in our deanery at the moment. If you would like to support them by a ending any of their services please contact the deanery office for more informa on on service mes. Please hold them in your prayers. North and South Muskham Kelham Averham St John s, Collingham All Saints, Collingham Cli on Holme South Scarle Besthorpe Thorney Winthorpe Harby Langford Girton Elston East Stoke Shelton Sibthorpe Kilvington Syerston Staunton Su on on Trent Carlton on Trent Norwell Ossington Cromwell Caunton Ollerton Boughton All Saints Church, Coddington COFFEE MORNING BRING & BUY Saturday 9th February 10:30-12noon - In Church SPRING FAIR Saturday 4th May 1-3:30pm Refreshments, Stalls, Games, Raffle and entertainment from the Re:fresh choir. JUMBLE SALE Saturday 2nd March 1-3pm Coddington Village Hall COFFEE MORNING & JEWELLERY SALE Saturday 24th April 10:30-12noon Messy Church St Giles Church Hall, Balderton GOOD FRIDAY - March 29th Come along to our Hot Cross Bun Service in church, at 10am followed by arts and craft workshop in the Church Hall ASH WEDNESDAY There will be a service of Imposi on of Ashes and Holy Communion at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 13th February at Rolleston Church. GOOD FRIDAY WALK THROUGH THE PARISHES OF UPTON, ROLLESTON, MORTON,BLEASBY, HALLOUGHTON, THURGARTON AND HOVERINGHAM. Following the success of a walk through the seven parishes in the West Trent Group last year, it has been decided to repeat this venture on Good Friday, 29th March this year. Details of the route are yet to be finalised, but we would welcome anyone from the Deanery who would like to join us for all or part of the journey. If you would like to know more, please contact the Revd Claire Goode, The Vicarage, 29, Marlock Drive, Fiskerton, No s. NG25 0UB. cegoode@b nternet.com.

10 Computers for Sale Fraser McNish, Systems Administrator for the Diocese has five computers that are loaded with Windows Vista looking for a home. Although they are between 4-5 years old and have no software loaded, they would be suitable for simple office work. If you would like one, we are happy to donate them to parish offices and would like a small donation if it is for personal use. We have one LCD monitor, a Canon ink jet printer and a large number of keyboards and cables. Please fraser@southwell.anglican.org if you would like more information. Notts bishop backs campaign to end the scandal of hungry children The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Butler gave his support to the IF campaign, launched yesterday (Wednesday, 23rd January), which aims to tackle global hunger. The campaign backed by a huge coalition of charities including Christian Aid, Oxfam, CAFOD, Save the Children and Tearfund calls on Prime Minister David Cameron to use the UK s G8 presidency in 2013 to take action on the root causes of the hunger crisis in the poorest countries. The IF movement challenges the Prime Minister to tackle 4 big IFs to ensure there is enough food for everyone. See full release at Looking for good homes - crockery and ring binders If you or your parish use the traditional green cups and saucers and need some extra stock (30+), or if you could give a home to (up to 50) part-used red A4 ring binders - then please contact Carole Park on Coronation dress goes on display first at Southwell Minster An exclusive showing of a dress worn by one of the six Maids of Honour who carried the Queen s robe during the coronation ceremony will be on display in a royal themed exhibition of embroidery in Southwell Minster this May. The interactive exhibition, called Labour of Love, will invite children to handle fabrics and embroidery and will run from Saturday 18th May to Sunday 16th June 2013 in celebration of the 60 year anniversary of the Queen s coronation in See full release at Do you know where in your deanery this church is? e kot S ts a E, hcr uhcs dl a w s Ot S Photograph by John Norton of Balderton

11 Welcome to Feel Good Foods New Community Garden Join our Community Ranger, Tracey Goodwin, every fortnight at our new Community Garden in the grounds of St Paulinus Church, Church Circle, New Ollerton for our regular gardening / growing sessions. Time: 10 2pm Please feel free to drop in between these hours For more information please call us on Dig It! Eat Fresh! Lets Get Growing.. No experience required just lots of enthusiasm just bring along your own refreshments and nibbles.

12 Some Useful 2013 Dates for your Diaries February 5th Deanery Synod 7 for 7.30 pm at Winthorpe Community Centre February 17th, 24th, March 3rd Bishops Lent Series: 15th April Changes in Checking Roadshow April 28th Newark & Southwell Deanery Service May 15th and 21st Churchwardens Visitation Services October 13th Newark & Southwell Deanery Confirmation Service Useful Contact Information 6pm at Christ Church Newark 7.30 pm at Christ Church, Newark 6pm at St Mary s Church, Newark 7pm at Southwell Minster 6.30 pm at Tuxford Heritage Lottery Fund new grant programme for places of The Right Revd Paul Butler Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham Bishop s Manor (Mrs Jackie Davies, PA) Revd Lucy Cleland, Chaplain to the Bishop chaplain@southwell.anglican.org Mr Nigel Spraggins, Chief Executive Ce@southwell.anglican.org Archdeacon David Picken David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org Ms Jo Delves Executive Personal Assistant Jo.delves@southwell.anglican.org worship, and other grant programmes On 14 December, HLF launched its new grant programmes for places of worship In England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island. There have been some changes from previous similar grant schemes, so please read on. As previously, the priority remains structural repairs urgently required within the next two years that have been clearly iden fied and defined in a condi on survey such as a Quinquennial Inspec on. This new programme is also designed to encourage more people and a wider range of people to take an interest in places of worship and to help care for it in the future. The HLF hope to achieve this by finding new ways in which places of worship can be used by the wider community beyond the primary func on of worship and/or by providing new opportuni es for people to find out about the heritage of places of worship. The HLF will also fund new capital works, such as toilets or kitchens, improvements to hea ng or electrical systems, other works to improve energy efficiency, and works to assist with the on-going maintenance of the place of worship. Decisions are made four mes a year by local Commi ees. The first deadlines for submission at the end of February 2013 for the first Commi ee mee ng being held in June. To read the full guidelines go to: h p:// programmes/pages/ants_places_worship.aspx Newark & Southwell Deanery Leadership Team Area Dean: Revd David Milner Lay Chair; Mrs Penny Peterson Treasurer: Mr Mike Wilson Deanery Administrator: Mrs Louise Riley Deanery Office: 3 Marsh Lane, Farndon, Newark, No s, NG24 3SS Tel: nsdeaneryoffice@gmail.com Hours of Opening: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30 ll 3pm