Frome Valley News
The parish magazine for Acton Beauchamp, Bishops Frome, Castle Frome, Evesbatch,
Fromes Hill, Much Cowarne, Ocle Pychard & Stanford Bishop.
april
2015
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this magazine may not be those of the editor or
any member of the clergy team. Whilst every effort has been made to acknowledge the work of third
parties, we apologise if any item has not been assigned the correct ownership information and assure
them that this was unintentional. This magazine is distributed free of charge.
From our Bishop....
The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus is compelling – the
empty tomb, the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and
others, the transformation against all the odds of the
bewildered, downcast and utterly defeated group of disciples
to those who were to go out and share Christian good news
across the world. But however compelling it might be, the
evidence for the resurrection of Jesus can itself lead to a “so
what?”, “whatever” kind of reaction.
On the first Easter Day, the turning point of understanding
came for Mary Magdalene when Jesus called her by name. She thought he was the gardener.
“Mary,” said Jesus, and then came the moment of recognition.
Easter is about life, new life, about Jesus risen from the dead, giving us hope when things feel
hopeless, courage when we want to run away, strength to be open and vulnerable, confidence
in the face of death. When things are at their worst, God acts. When things are dark, when
human possibilities are exhausted, God acts; new life dawns. That was Mary’s experience;
that can be ours too.
The school inspector was looking at children’s work in the classroom. At the back of one
little girl’s book, he found a small masterpiece. “What a wonderful poem,” he said. “They’re
my spelling corrections,” replied the girl.
Spelling corrections or not, they spelt out words for Easter. They read:
Yesterday, yesterday, yesterday
Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Today, today, today
Hope, hope, hope
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Love, love, love
Yes, Christ is risen. A very happy Easter.
+Richard
Pause for Thought
We are an Easter people and “Alleluia” is our song.
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Frome Valley News Collection Day for the
May Issue
Could the volunteers from all churches please collect their batch of the
May issue from the Parish Office during the morning of:
Wednesday 29th April
(If this time is not convenient please contact the Parish Office to arrange another time.)
All in the month of….April
It was:
250 years ago, on 26th April 1765 that Emma, Lady Hamilton, mistress
of Lord Nelson, was born.
Also 200 years ago, on 24th April 1815 that Anthony Trollope, British novelist, was born, He
was best known for the Chronicles of Barsetshire series.
175 years ago, on 27th April 1840 that the foundation stone for the new Palace of
Westminster in London was laid and construction work began. (Construction continued until
1870, though it was used from 1847, when the House of Lords was completed.) The old
palace had burned down in 1834 when a stove overheated.
150 years ago, on 14th April 1865 that the US Secret Service was created by Abraham
Lincoln in one of his final acts before his assassination - he was shot that evening.
100 years ago, on 23rd April 1915, that Rupert Brooke died. This British poet was best known
for his WW1 wartime sonnets.
90 years ago, on 10th April 1925, that F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby was
published.
70 years ago, on 19th April 1945 that the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel
opened on Broadway.
60 years ago, on 15th April 1955 that American fast-food pioneer Ray Kroc opened his first
McDonald’s franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois.
40 years ago, on 4th April 1975 that Microsoft, the computer software/hardware company,
was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
10 years ago, on 2nd April 2005 that Pope John Paul II died.
Also 10 years ago, on 9th April 2005 that Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker
Bowles at Windsor Guildhall, Berkshire.
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Thursday and Friday 9.30am til 6.00pm
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Thursday 12th September
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Please drop in for a warm welcome, nibbles and tasting
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Cake & Contemplation
Midweek
Communion Service
on the First Wednesday
of each month
at
Bishops Frome Church
10.30am
Join us for a little peace at the end of the day
with Compline and a Pause for Thought with
music for reflection, followed by a chat over
tea, coffee and that all-important cake!
with Tea & Coffee at the
Hop Pocket afterwards
Next meeting:
Thursday 16th April
7.30pm at Idalilian, Burley Gate
Do come and join us!
Parish Visiting & Pastoral Listening Course
A six week course led by Sue Williams (Lay Reader in the Bredenbury Group)
Course dates: 13th, 20th, 27th May & 3rd, 10th, 17th June
This course is open to all who would like to improve their
listening skills and explore the ministry of visiting and
listening in a bit more depth.
There is no obligation or expectation to join a formal group
or team on completion of the course.
To book a place, please contact Steven at the Vicarage.
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Mother Teresa’s “List”
This list was found on the wall of Mother Teresa’s home for children in Calcutta. I know
that Steven has used it on occasions and some of the Much Cowarne Matins
congregation suggested that it was shared with a wider audience after I used it there in
March. So here it is…..
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centred.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
Because in the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
Pause for Thought
It’s easy to be an angel when no one ruffles your feathers.
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Fromes Hill invite you to a
Coffee Morning
Saturday 25th April
10am—12 noon
in church
with Cakes & Stalls
Do come along!
Thank You!
As some of you may know my dear wife Sally was admitted into
Hereford Hospital on January 27th for cancer surgery. The initial
surgery was successful and we were advised that the cancer had
not spread. However there were some further complications and a
second bout of surgery was deemed necessary. Sally was in hospital for a total of 5 weeks
and came home on 3rd March. Sally also faces a reconstructive surgery procedure in the next
few months.
On behalf of Sally and myself I would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all
those people from the village and further afield who wish her well and those who sent cards,
flowers and small gifts, please be assured that I will be replying to you all over the next few
weeks. There are too many to name individually but I would like to thank Angela Lewis who
arranged for prayers to be said for Sally in St Mary’s, which was a great comfort to both of
us.
Sally is now at home and starting the first steps on what will be a long road to full recovery. I
have now retired so am assuming the role of Head Cook and Bottle Washer. In our married
life Sally has given so very much to me now it's my turn to return the favour.
With my sincere and very grateful thanks to you all
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Saint of the Month
St Mark (25th April)
Mark, whose home in Jerusalem became a place of rest for Jesus and his
12 apostles, is considered the traditional author of the second gospel. He
is also usually identified as the young man, described in Mark 14:51, who
followed Christ after his arrest and then escaped capture by leaving his
clothes behind.
Papias, in 130, said that in later years Mark became Peter’s interpreter. If so, then this close
friendship would have been how Mark gathered so much information about Jesus’ life. Peter
referred to him affectionately as his ‘son’.
Mark was also a companion to Paul on his journeys. When Paul was held captive at Rome,
Mark was with him, helping him. Mark’s Gospel, most likely written in Italy, perhaps in
Rome, is the earliest account we have of the life of Jesus. Mark died about 74 AD.
Early in the 9th century Mark’s body was brought to Venice, whose patron he became, and
there it has remained to this day. The symbol of Mark as an evangelist, the lion, is much in
evidence at Venice.
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Castle Frome
News, Views & Muse
April 2015
HOLY
COMMUNION
Will be celebrated
At 8.30am
on
Sunday 12th April
Well Done
to
Fromeshill &
Castle Frome
At
Castle Frome Church
FAMILY PRAISE
Their Lent Lunch held
On
10am
On
Sunday 26th April
Friday 6th March raised a
fantastic £374.80
In aid of Send a Cow
at
Agape Supper
At
Castle Frome Church
On Thursday 2nd April
at 6.30pm
This is a bring and share
Supper and Service
Castle Frome Church
This is a reverent and
informal service for the
family of the Church. All are
welcome. Coffee, tea and
squash served at the close of
the service, offering a time
to socialise.
Pause for Thought
The date for the next Pause for
Thought is to be arranged
Congratulations
Fund Raising Meeting
To be held at
The Hill Farm
On
Tuesday 14th April
At 7.30pm
Symbols of April
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Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisy and the
sweet pea
Zodiac signs: Aries and
Taurus
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To Jackie & Leigh Barratt
Celebrating their 25th Wedding
Anniversary on 28th April
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If you have any informatio for the Castle Frome
Page please contact Su Webb on 01531 634056 or
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The Pilgrim Course continues.....
This spring we will be exploring the
third section of the Pilgrim course.
The series of six sessions
will begin on:
Thursday 23rd April
at 7.30pm
at the Vicarage
Pilgrim is a course for the Christian journey.
This third part takes us through
The Commandments:
23rd April - Priorities
30th April - Reverence
7th May - Rest
21st May - Respect
28th May - Righteousness
4th June - Reliability
Course books will be available on the first night.
Do come and join us!
Just for a Laugh…..
Ladies, if a man says he will fix it, he will. There is no need to
remind him every six months about it!
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What happens at.....?
We have a lot of different services
happening in and around our Frome
Valley churches and so this is a short
series for those of you who have never
been, to explain simply what goes on at
some of them. And for those of you who do
attend, there may be something of interest
here too!
We begin the series with some background
on the increasingly popular service at
Bishops Frome on the third Sunday of
each month – High Mass.
High Mass
So “what is the difference between a
weekly Communion Service and High
Mass?” is probably the first question
people might ask. Well the truthful answer
(to coin Paul Daniels’ catchphrase) is “not
a lot!” The service liturgy is exactly the
same, using our normal Common Worship
service books, which follow the church
seasons. The main differences are in the
presentation and symbolism.
Probably most noticeable first of all is the
extension in the procession at the
beginning of the service. Usually it is just
the crucifer (she carries the large cross
before the procession) and either Steven or
Richard bringing up the rear. For High
Mass we also have a thurifer (who carries
the thurible containing the burning
incense), boat bearer (carrying the
container which holds the incense), a
server (who assists at the altar) and
acolytes (carrying a candle each).
The incense is symbolic, representing our
prayers rising to God. It is used around the
altar and the book of Gospels, which is
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processed with
the thurifer and
acolytes for the
Gospel
reading. We
also have bells
which are rung during the Eucharistic
prayer. These are sometimes known as
Sanctus bells and can be rung at three or
four points but mainly as the bread is
elevated by the priest and then as the same
is done for the wine. Part of the reason for
this is historic, when the altar faced east
and the priest had his back to the
congregation so the people could not see
what was happening. Also, in some
churches, a heavy rood screen separated
the congregation from the sanctuary area,
again obscuring view. So the bells told the
congregation which point of the service
they had reached.
A few people are wary of High Mass,
thinking it is a bit “mysterious”. But the
extra symbolism and reverence is part of
its attraction and many who do attend
think it is far more meaningful because of
it. If you are not keen on incense, just sit
near the back because once the procession
has reached the front of the church you
won’t smell it much back there. So why
not give it a try?
St Mary’s Bishops Frome
High Mass
Sunday 19th
April
at 10am
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Acton Beauchamp News
Quiz Evening
On Friday 6th March we held our annual quiz
evening at Stanford Bishop village hall. A huge
thank you to Gwyn Williams and his team of
adjudicators for all their hard work ensuring that we all had a really enjoyable
evening. A big thank you to everyone who provided refreshments and the raffle
prizes. Lastly, but most importantly, many thanks must go to everyone who came along and
supported St. Giles’ church.
Dates for your Diary
Easter Service
An Easter Day service will be held at St. Giles’ church on Sunday 5th April at
11.30am. There will be an Easter egg hunt for the children. Everyone is very
welcome. Lots of scrummy eggs to find, whatever the weather!!
Spring Plant and Produce Market with Coffee Morning
On Saturday 2nd May at Stanford Bishop village hall, we will be holding our spring plant and
produce market from 10.00am until 12.00noon. Stock up with homemade jams, pickles,
preserves and cakes. Be inspired by plants at amazing prices. Tea and coffee with light
refreshments will also be available. Everyone is very welcome.
Summer Fete and Dog Show
Our annual summer fete and dog show is to be held on Saturday 13th June at
Paunton Court by kind permission of Ian and Jeannie Falconer. The evening events
begin at 6.30pm.
An Evening with The PAX Singers
On Sunday 5th July, Acton Beauchamp PCC and The Trumpet Ploughing Society will be
holding a joint fund raising evening. The event will take place at Copley Farm, Acton
Beauchamp by kind permission of David and Jean Garlick. Further details nearer the time.
Autumn Plant and Produce Market with Coffee Morning
On Saturday 5th September at Stanford Bishop village hall, we will be holding our autumn
plant and produce market from 10.00am until 12.00 noon.
St Andrew’s Church, Evesbatch
May 18th
Bingo 7pm
at Bishops Frome
Village Centre
June 14th
Flower Festival
with refreshments
& service TBA
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Ponderings of a Pilgrim
I’ve had a really snotty customer on the phone
today! However, what is far more annoying is that
when he later spoke to Richard he was as nice as
pie! I’m not going to be tempted into expressing
my views on why that might be (something to do
with me being a lowly female perhaps….) but it is
times like this when I can certainly sympathise
with writer Mark Twain who said,
“The more I know of people,
the more I love my dog!”
Sadly there are those people who look down on
everyone they meet and think themselves superior.
They forget that the person in front of them is a
human being, just the same as them, usually trying
to do the best they can. Why do they think that
being horrid will get them anywhere? But even we
nice people (which I hope we all are) can have our
moments when we are not as patient as we might
be.
Be honest; has your blood-pressure never risen
when a bank or utility company aren’t sorting out
your problem as you would wish? Or when the
shop assistant keeps you waiting as she chats to
the person in front of you? Or when the waitress
forgets to bring you something because she is
rushed off her feet and the restaurant is busy?
Now I am not going to try and defend corporate
companies with robotic voices in far-away places
who can only function as their computer screens
allow. But what about those individual people we
meet in our daily life? We may be in a hurry but
the chatty shop assistant may know that the person
in front of us lives alone and rarely speaks to
anyone except for their weekly visit to that shop.
The assistant may give that lonely person some
conversation that they look forward to each week.
One of our customers now lives alone and so her
call to us to order piano music is also a chance to
talk enthusiastically about the progress of her
pupils. I don’t for a minute pretend that there are
times I am not thinking “I’ve got to get on!” but I
have to remember that I have Richard to chat to
and she has no-one.
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Or the waitress? Now,
even in the middle of
a conversation, I
always try to
acknowledge a
waitress and give
them a smile because
I am a people-watcher
and have seen the
appalling way that
many people treat
those who serve them
at table. Not a look,
not a smile, not a
“thank you”. Just as if
the poor girl was
someone to be looked down on – a servant. But
she might be studying for her degree and only be
working at tables to earn some extra money.
When I was training to be a librarian, one piece of
advice we were given was “when you start a new
job the first thing you do is make friends with the
cleaner”. I’ve always tried to remember it, not just
in work but in all walks of life. Sometimes when
I’ve arrived to give a flower demonstration and
the venue has a caretaker I have been really
grateful to him for helping me in with all my stuff.
He has come out in the evening, perhaps in horrid
weather, to unlock the hall, put out chairs and help
me in. The least I would do is offer him a big
smile and a “thank you” but often I have got the
impression that these simple acts are a rare
occurrence for him. How awful is that?!
Don’t strive only to impress those at the top
because they won’t hold any loyalty to you. Look
after the little people because, if you are nice to
them, they will usually be nice to you and help
you when you need it. After all, if you take away
the almighty dollar and the material things of life,
most of us are all the same – honest people
working hard, wanting to make a difference and
looking for a smile from someone. Why not give
somebody one of yours today?
Barbara Priest
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Bingo for Fromes Hill Church
On 16th March the family of Mrs Sally Thomas, who used to live in
Fromes Hill, led by Mrs Kath Munrowd, organised a Bingo to raise
funds for Fromes Hill church. The amount raised was £520 - a truly
magnificent sum.
Fromes Hill church would like to say a special thank you to Kath, her
family and all her helpers for their time and commitment to this fund raising. It is not the first
time they have done this, in fact over the last two years they have organised several for us
and we are very grateful.
Kath has asked that those who have supported her by providing prizes and by attending the
Bingo be acknowledged in FVN, especially Kevin, the landlord of The Wheatsheaf who
donated a £24 voucher for a meal at the pub.
So to all of you a very big thank you - it is very much appreciated.
Jill Southall & Joan Rose (churchwardens)
Hymns: The Story Behind… “Jesu, lover of my soul”
Usually sung to the great Welsh tune Aberystwyth, this hymn sprung
out of quite a dramatic event. Hymn writer, Charles Wesley was
preaching in the fields of Killyleagh, Co. Down, when he was set upon
by a group of men opposed to his beliefs. Wesley made a run for it and
found himself at the farm of Jane Lowrie Moore. Jane hid him in the
milk shed and when the attackers arrived, demanding to know where
Wesley had gone, she calmed them down and gave them refreshments.
While they ate and drank she returned to the milk shed and let Wesley
out through a rear window to hide under a hedge. A little brook ran
past his hiding place and it is said that, “with the cries of his pursuers
all about him” he wrote the words to “Jesu, lover of my soul”. That’s
how the story goes anyway!
It was published in 1739 in “Hymns and Sacred Poems” The famous tune Aberystwyth was
written Joseph Parry. He was born in Merthyr Tydfil but emigrated to Pennsylvania in the
USA with his family when he was just twelve. He worked in the furnaces but his first love
was music and, after returning to Britain he studied music, eventually becoming Professor of
Music at the University of Wales.
Two personal memories from Birmingham; firstly a neighbour had a very strong childhood
memory of living in Wales and hearing the men returning from the mines each evening,
singing this hymn in their great Welsh harmonies. But a little more light-heartedly, oone of
our organists was previously at a church which sat beside the local pub. When the choir sang
the line “safe into the haven guide” knowing smiles would circulate through the tenors and
basses – the pub next door was called “The Haven”!
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Ten interesting things about Shakespeare
As April is Shakespeare’s month, here are a few bits of trivia
about the great man…..
1. Shakespeare died on 23rd April 1616. It is known that he
was born in April 1564. He was baptised on April 26th
1564 so, due to customs of the time, it is suggested that
he was born on April 23rd.
2. Shakespeare had seven siblings: Joan, Margaret, Gilbert,
another Joan, Anne, Richard and Edmund.
3. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when she was
already pregnant. Their first child was born six months after the wedding!
Shakespeare was 18 when they married and Anne was the grand old age of 26.
4. Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway had three children; Hamnet, Susanna and Judith.
The only grandchild was Elizabeth, daughter of Susanna, but she died childless in
1670 so Shakespeare has no descendants.
5. Shakespeare was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon. Because of the
customary practice of the time to dig up bones to make room for others, Shakespeare
is believed to have put a curse on anyone daring to move his remains. It appears on
his tomb:
Good friend for Jesus’ sake forbear
To dig the dust enclosed here:
Blest be the man that spares these stones,
And curst be he that moves my bones.
To this day, Shakespeare’s grave remains undisturbed.
6. Shakespeare is always thought of as an Elizabethan playwright but most of his
popular works were written after Elizabeth I’s death, making him more of a Jacobean
author. Scholars say that his later plays show characteristics of Jacobean drama.
7. His shortest play is Comedy of Errors and his longest play is Hamlet – four hours if
uncut!
8. Shakespeare died a wealthy man as he was a very good businessman with a large
property portfolio.
9. Some scholars think that Shakespeare did not actually write his plays with over forty
other writers being suggested as the true author. However, there is strong evidence
that Shakespeare is indeed the author.
10. All the satellites of Uranus are named after Shakespearean characters.
And finally, your editor and your Associate Minister spent their honeymoon at the
Shakespeare Hotel in Stratford on 23rd April 1994, where all the rooms were named after
Shakespearean characters. Fortunately for us ours was not “Lady Macbeth” but “Robin
Goodfellow” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Phew!
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Recipe Corner
Lent is done and dusted for another year which means
we can treat ourselves once again! Anything with
lemon on a menu always gets my choice so here is a nice lemon cake to welcome the
summer months ahead. It went down well recently at “Cake & Contemplation” so
give it a try for a nice afternoon tea.
Lemon Sponge
225g soft butter
225g caster sugar
225g self-raising flour
2 tsp baking powder
Finely grated zest of one or two lemons (depending on how lemony you like it!)
4 eggs
Pre-heat the oven to Gas 4 / 180. Grease and line the base of two 8 inch sandwich tins
with baking parchment.
Measure all the ingredients into a large bowl or mixer and beat well until thoroughly
blended. Divide the mixture between the tins and level the tops.
Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until well risen and the tops spring back
when lightly pressed with your finger. Leave to cool in the tins for a while, then turn
out and remove the baking parchment. Leave to finish cooling on a rack.
Lemon Butter Icing
200g icing sugar (sifted)
65g softened butter
2 rounded tbsp. good quality lemon curd for the icing, plus extra (see recipe below)
Put the softened butter into a bowl and beat until pale and creamy. An electric mixer
is the quickest way to do this. Sift the icing sugar into the butter and add the lemon
curd. Beat (using the lowest speed at first if you are still using the electric mixer and
you don’t want to get covered!) until very smooth.
When the cakes are completely cold spread half the icing on one half of the cake.
Spread a layer of lemon curd on the other half and sandwich together. Spread the
remainder of the butter icing onto the top of the cake. You can finish off with a little
grated lemon zest if you wish.
N.B. The icing will keep in the fridge until you are ready to use it but give it time to
re-soften at room temperature before trying to spread it.
And don’t forget, I’d love to receive your favourite recipes so do send them in!
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WHAT’S ON AT BISHOPS FROME VILLAGE CENTRE
More information on the web at www.bishopsfromecentre.co.uk/
And you can visit the Village Centre on
Mon
Tues
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Weds
Thurs
Fri
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Quilting Connections
Bingo (Eyes down 8pm)
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Pilates
Just drop in or call
01531 640981
Call Sally 01886 880956
Prior booking essential
Fortnightly
Call Ros 01885 490534
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Call Sally 01886 880956
Prior booking essential
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12.30 for
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19.30
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Line Dancing
Call Charlotte
07975 906287
Call Gina 01885 490754
14.00
Needlecraft Group
Call Beryl 01531 640359
19.00
Kick Boxing for children and
adults
Pilates
Call Kathryn 07432 585522
09.15 –
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20.00
10.00
Yoga – starts 21 April
Learn to Jive
Call Alexandra 01531 633447
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Coffee Morning – all welcome
Fortnightly from 6 March
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Tuesday
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Wednesday 9.00 to 12.00
Thursday
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Answers to the March Crossword
ACROSS
7. Canyon 8. Revert 9. Jamb 10. Reverend 11. Far East 13. Logic 15. Scent
17. Drought 20. Identify 21. Spot 23. Snatch 24. Rooted
DOWN
1. Gala 2. Byebye 3. Undress 4. Drive 5. Overdo 6. Brandish 12. Accident
14. Prayers 15. Ninety 18. Upshot 19. Night 22. Oven
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Friends of
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April 13th
July 13th
November 23rd
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DIOCESE OF HEREFORD 2015
GATHERING:
‘MIND THE GAP’
Publicity for our Diocesan Gathering in 2015 is ready to
roll. Brochures and posters wil be with parish clergy soon,
and the Gathering website www.herefordgathering.org
wil be on stream too.
March 2015
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Many laity, it seems, believe the Gathering is not for them, so clergy are asked to distribute
brochures within their churches and far and wide within their parishes, and to encourage
parishioners to join in this great occasion.
If you have queries fire them at Mike Vockins
Tel 01886 884366 or [email protected]
Just for a Laugh…..
A small boy returned from Sunday School in tears. When
questioned by his anxious mother, he replied; “This morning
they told me that Jesus wants me for a sunbeam. But I want
to be a train driver!”
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Burley Gate Community Shop
Thank you to everyone who has completed and returned their
questionnaires regarding the new community shop in Burley Gate.
Your feedback is really vital to help us demonstrate a robust demand
for maintaining the vital services of a shop and post office in our
community. The project is progressing apace and planning permission
has been applied for a new Shop and Post Office, sited next to the Burley Gate Village Hall.
Please come and show your support at our first Fundraising Social:
Springtime Afternoon Tea
Sunday 29th March
3.00pm to 5.00pm at the Burley Gate Village Hall
Enjoy a delicious spread of cakes, sandwiches and of course plenty of tea and chatter with
friends and neighbours. All welcome.
Recommended donation £3.50 per adult.
To avoid disappointment (and to help with the catering), please let us know if you are
planning to attend via email - [email protected]
or phone - 820242
In addition please put Saturday 18th April (evening) in your diary for a public meeting that
we will be holding to launch the Community Shop Share Issue – for full details see posters
and publicity nearer the time.
Just for a Laugh….
A small boy wanted a baby brother, so his father
suggested he pray every night for one. The boy began to
pray earnestly, night after night. When nothing happened,
he gave up.
After a few months his dad said they were going to see
mum in the hospital and he was going to get a big
surprise. When they got to the room, the little boy saw his mother holding two babies. “Well,
what do you think about having twin brothers?” his dad asked. The little boy thought for a
moment and replied: “It is a good thing I stopped praying when I did.”
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The Friends of St. Mary’s Church Building
Bishop’s Frome.
The Friends of the St Mary’s Church Building, Bishop’s
Frome’s Annual General Meeting will be held in
Bishop’s Frome Church on Sunday April 12th
after the Church Service.
FASTER BROADBAND
Our turn for Fastershire at last
Hopefully you will remember hearing about the Borders Broadband project, which is using Government
money, matched by Hereford Council, to bring superfast broadband to Herefordshire. By the end of 2016 in
Herefordshire around 90% of homes and businesses will have access to fibre broadband and everyone in the
project area will have access to a minimum of 2Mbps. The ultimate aim is that by the end of 2018 there will
be access to broadband speeds to 24Mbps and above for all who need it. This project has been branded
Fastershire. We are in Area 9 and work is due to start here around now –surveying is already under way in
the Bosbury exchange area.
It’s important to realise that this work will not automatically improve everyone’s speed – to get the fast
broadband you will have to sign up for BT’s Infinity. Visit www.fastershire.com to register your interest in
the superfast broadband service (Infinity) which will become available to those of us near enough to a fibre
enabled exchange or cabinet.
On the homepage at www.fastershire.com the What’s Happening feed gives daily updates on the project.
This covers everything from the latest cabinets to go live, interesting developments across the campaign,
details of where BT are working this week or changes to forecast dates.
The new Exchange information page at www.fastershire.com/exchanges is updated on a regular basis and
lists the most recent developments at each individual exchange.
As always, users of the website can find out about their line, including the exchange to which they are
connected and the project’s schedule in their area, by using the postcode and phone line checker
at www.fastershire.com.
Residents with specific queries should go to [email protected], and the Facebook page and Twitter feed
also provide regular updates of which area the project has reached and can address enquiries:
www.facebook.com/fastershire and @Fastershire.
Isabel Aitken
[email protected]
Rowan Brooman
[email protected]
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Burley Gate Pre-School
Caring for children from 2 years old to rising 5’s
Open 8.30am-3.30pm
Monday—Friday
Optional hot lunch provided
Childcare vouchers accepted
15 hours FREE nursery funding
Large, outdoor landscaped environment
Babies and Tots group – Every Thursday 9.30am-11.00am in the village
hall with fun activities every week.
01432 820824
www.burleygatepreschool.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
A Great Place to
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Thurs & Fri: 10am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm
Sat: 10am-12.30
Tel: 01885 488755 (during opening hours)
email: [email protected]
Website: www.bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
K M Berry
General Builder
01885490775, 07917206319
Munderfield, Bromyard
36yrs trading
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Daffodil Sales for Marie Curie
For the past few years we have been selling our beautiful scented
daffodils in spring in support of the work of Marie Curie care for the
terminally ill.
Last year a bumper crop of numerous varieties raised £51.00 Thank
you to everyone who generously stopped at Brooklands to buy them.
This year there are far fewer flowers and the first three bunches put
out by the road were stolen. Also taken was an egg box filled with
stones (for weight) advertising egg sales by the front door, due again sadly to frequent
egg thefts.
I will continue with daffodil sales by the front door as long as the flowers are there.
Thank you for your support.
Philippa Charters,
Brooklands.
Bromyard & District Local History Society
invites you to a talk given by Jordan Threadgold:
Ancient Woodland: letting the light in
at the Conquest Theatre on Wednesday 8th April 2015 at 7.30pm
members free non members £3.00
Ancient woodland is our richest terrestrial habitat for wildlife and is home to a huge number
of threatened and vulnerable species. Learn more about why ancient woodlands are such a
special feature of our landscape and what the Woodland Trust is doing to restore some of our
threatened ancient woodlands.
Jordan Threadgold is a volunteer speaker for the Woodland Trust and a graduate in
Environmental Conservation.
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All types of window and door glass cut to size / replaced.
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Conquest Theatre
Live Screenings
Apr 2 NT Live - A View from a Bridge
Apr 16 NT Live - The Hard Problem
Apr 19 Bolshoi - Ivan the Terrible
Apr 25 NY Met Cavelleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Films
Apr 3 Paddington
Apr 17 The Imitation Game
Folk in the Foyer
Apr 24 Pete Morton & John Taylor
For more information call Box office 01885 488575 or go online
www.conquest-theatre.co.uk
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(3)
(4)
Tax Free Income under the RHI scheme = 25,000kWh x (1-1/4.3 x 18.8p /kWh = £3,606.98/year
x 7 year tariff lifetime = £25,248.86
Profit = £15,246.86
So can we finally say goodbye to the current woolly jumpers and frugal use of our heating systems in order to try and keep
our fuel bills down?!
Yours sincerely
Worcester Renewable Energy Ltd (Tel: 01684 892121)
To see the Government announcement visit the Department of Energy and Climate Change:
www.gov.uk/government/news/the-heat-is-on-for-householders
The above average oil and electricity prices are from current government figures published on a monthly basis by the
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). The Seasonal Performance factor (SPF). i.e. efficiency of the Renewable
Energy System is from the Energy Saving Trust and Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Heat Emitter Guide.
The 18.8p RHI tariff and 7 year lifetime is from page 7 of the Renewable Heat Incentive policy document published by the
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Full references are below.
(1) Department of Energy & Climate Change - Domestic Price Statistics - Monthly Tables - Retail prices index: fuels components monthly figures (QEP 2.1.3).
www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/monthly-domestic-energy-price-stastics
(2) Department of Energy & Climate Change - Domestic Price Statistics - Annual Tables - Average variable unit costs and fixed costs for electricity in selected
towns and cities in the UK (2.2.4) . www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/annual-domestic-energy-price-statistics
(3) Department of Energy & Climate Change - Heat Emitter Guide for Domestic Heat Pumps http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/images/MIS_3005_Supplementary_Information_2_-_Heat_Emitter_Guide_v2.0_Print_Version.pdf
(4) Department of Energy & Climate Change - Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive The first step to transforming the way we heat our homes www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/212089/Domestic_RHI_policy_statement.pdf
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Brockhampton Pre-School
Open Evening Thursday 8th May 6-7.30pm
Nursery education
funding from 2 years
(subject to criteria)
“Join us on an exciting journey of
life- long learning”
Open 8am - 4pm
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Thursday
Optional hot lunch
available
For more information or to book a visit please contact
01885 483238
web: www.brockhamptonschool.org.uk
email: [email protected]
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From The Registers
Funerals:
The funeral of Glenyss Joan Chivers, who died on 11th February 2015,
aged 89, took place on 26th February 2015 at Hereford Crematorium.
May she rest in peace.
WEA STUDY DAY ON
SACRED MUSIC
10am-4pm Saturday, 25th April 2015
Shire Hall, Hereford
Professor Peter Johnson (Birmingham Conservatoire), will lead the Study Day, starting with
liturgical chant, then exploring the extraordinary developments in sacred music through the
Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque eras and down to the present day.
To find out more visit: www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk
Cost: £20 per person. Places limited, advance booking recommended.
To book: please send a cheque (payable to Hereford City WEA) and include your name,
address and telephone number to
Vicky Austerfield, Stone Croft, Westhope, Hereford HR4 8BT
01432 830208
In the May issue……
The Pilgrim Course continues, plus news of not one, but TWO United
services on May24th & 31st, both with very special guests! Also, lots of
news and activities from around our parishes.
Remember; if you can’t get hold of a paper copy, Frome Valley News is
always available online at www.fromevalleychurches.org.uk
Go to the website and click on the magazine icon on the front page to download or print out.
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APRIL 2015 ROTAS
BISHOPS FROME
Date
Reader
Prayers
Tea/Coffee
2 Apr (7.30pm)Maundy Thursday Stations of the Cross and Stripping of the Altar
5 Apr
Maureen
Julie
Celia & Vera
12 Apr
Sheila
T.B.A
Sheila & Angela
19 Apr
Liz Davies
Maureen
Sue & Martin
26 Apr
T.B.A.
T.B.A.
Heather
3 May
Mike C.
Julie
Diana
MUCH COWARNE
Date
Reader
Sidesmen
Flowers/Cleaning
4 Apr (8pm)
(Easter Vigil and Lighting of the Pascal Candle)
5 Apr
T Hunt
Church Wardens
Everyone for Easter
12 Apr
P Jefferies &
D Parker & P Bowler
S Hince
M Brown
26 Apr
T Jefferies
M Hewitt
M Pryce
OCLE PYCHARD
Date
Reader
Sidesmen
5 Apr
Joint Easter Service with Much Cowarne
19 Apr
K Smith
G Hicks
3 May
S Ridler
J Ridler
Flowers/Cleaning
M Evans
A Holder
STANFORD BISHOP
Date
Reader/Sidesmen
26 Apr
Rachel & Jetta Hawkins
Holy Week Services
Monday 30th March
7.30pm
Stanford Bishop
Compline
Tuesday 31st March
7.30pm
Ocle Pychard
Compline
Wednesday 1st April
7.30pm
Acton Beauchamp
Compline
Thursday 2nd April
6.00pm
7.30pm
Castle Frome
Bishops Frome
Maundy Thursday Agape
Stations of the Cross & Striping of Altar
Friday 3rd April
2.00pm
7.30pm
Fromes Hill
Evesbatch
Good Friday Liturgy
Compline
Saturday 4th April
8.00pm
Much Cowarne
Easter Vigil & lighting of Pascal Candle
(For Easter Day please see the service rota opposite)
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The Frome Valley Group
April 2015
5th
12th
Acton
Beauchamp
11.30 Easter
Communion
RP
Bishops
Frome
10.00 Easter
Communion
SB
10.00 Holy
Communion
RP
Castle
Frome
8.30 Easter
Communion
SB
8.30 Holy
Communion
RP
Evesbatch
Join with Acton
Fromes
Hill
10.00 Easter
Communion by
Extension JR
Much
Cowarne
10.00 Easter
Communion
RP
Ocle
Pychard
Join with Much
Cowarne
Stanford
Bishop
Join with Acton
Holy Week :
Easter Day
White
19th
26th
May 3rd
11.30 Holy
Communion
SB
10.00 High
Mass
RP
10.00 Family
Praise
Lay Led
SP
10.00 Holy
Communion
SB
10.00 Family
Praise
Lay Led
11.30 Holy
Communion
SB
11.30 Holy
Communion
RP
10.00 Matins
Lay Led
BP
10.00 Matins
Lay Led
JS/JR
10.00 Holy
Communion
SB
6pm Evensong
RP
8.30 Holy
Communion
RP
8.30 Holy
Communion
SB
Easter 2
White
Easter 3
White
Easter 4
White
See separate
Acts 10: 34-43 Acts 4: 32-35
Acts 3: 12-19 Acts 4: 5-12
advert
Psalm 118: 1-2 Psalm133
Psalm 4
Psalm 23
opposite
& 14-24
John 20: 19-end Luke 24:
John 10: 11-18
John 20: 1-18
36b-48
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Easter 5
White
Acts 8: 26-40
Psalm 22:
25-31
John 15: 1-8
VICAR
Rev. Steven Baggs
tel: - 01885 490582
e-mail—[email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Monday is Steven’s day off.
ASSOCIATE MINISTER
Rev. Richard Priest
tel - 01432 820170
e-mail - [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE
The Rosary, Bishops Frome, Worcester, WR6 5AP
tel and fax
tel - 01885 490229
e-mail - [email protected]
PARISH SECRETARY
Jo Jefferson
tel - 01885 490229
Office open for routine matters
Wednesday & Friday 9.15am-11.45am
CHURCH WARDENS
ACTON BEAUCHAMP
BISHOPS FROME
CASTLE FROME
EVESBATCH
FROMES HILL
MUCH COWARNE
OCLE PYCHARD
STANFORD BISHOP
Frome Valley Group of Churches
Child Protection Officer
Vulnerable Adults Protection Officer
Tony Wallis
01531 640338
Sally Wall
01886 884727
Gill Lynch
01531 640305
Heather Partridge (Deputy) 01531 640157
Charles Pudge
01531 640309
Richard Kuehn
01886 880259
Dian a Harrison
01531640846
Jill Southall
01531 640288
Joan Rose
01531 640587
Jean Parkes
01432 820402
Martin Hewitt
01432 820282
Sally Ridler
01432 820328
John Ridler
01432 820328
Rachael Hawkins
01886 884250
Jetta Hawkins
01885 482247
Sally Ridler
Judy Orgee
01432 820328
01531 640525
Editor: Barbara Priest
Idalilian, Burley Gate, Hereford HR1 3QS
Email [email protected]
Home Phone 01432 820170 or Daytime (Allegro Music) 01885 490375
Advertising: Diane Pinches
Tel 01885 490581 E.mail: [email protected]
LAST COPY DAY for the May 2015 issue of
THE FROME VALLEY NEWS is Friday 17th April 2015
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