St Michael the Archangel Dundry Parish Magazine November 2014 50p CONTACT INFORMATION Rector Revd. Charles Roberts The Rectory, Tunbridge Close, Chew Magna, BS40 8SU 01275 332199 chewrector@gmail.com the rector’s day off is normally wednesday Associate Priests Revd. Sandra Lovern (Thursday-Sunday) - 01275 332657 revd. lovern is the first point of contact for matters relating to dundry Revd. Victor Barley - 01275 331086 Readers Dr Pamela Harman - 01275 332893 Mrs Margaret Masding - 01275 835342 Parish Administrator Pam Foley (Thursday and Friday) - 01275 331061 Churchwardens Jane Lyons - 0117 964 1338 James Le Grys - 0117 964 5730 Magazine Submissions and Advertising dundrymag@gmail.com WEB PAGES Lakeside Group - www.lakesidegroup.org.uk Village - www.dundry.org.uk THE SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE CHEW VALLEY Priest: Father Michael Healy - 0117 923 9706 michael@emmaushouse.org.uk Deacon: Rev. Mark Forge - 01275 472 391 forgeuk01@aol.com www.sacredheartchew.info SUNDAY MASS 9.00 AM Please look on notice board outside church for other times or any alterations Rector’s Letter My dear friends, Memories? Many years ago I decided to go back. I wanted to return to my old college and share with old friends my experiences of living abroad. I thought they’d be interested, I assumed I’d find it fulfilling. What I didn’t anticipate was that during an absence, things move on, and it came as a shock to the system that my memories of the place, and my hopes for a happy reunion, were almost immediately dashed. Things were different, people had changed, it wasn’t the same. Nor most likely was I and so it was a valuable lesson in what true memory is. But while these were my life memories, can we properly and usefully remember things we were not involved in? A century ago our nation went to war – “the war to end all wars”, they said, and “it’ll all be over before Christmas.” Almost a million dead, many more wounded or traumatised by experiences we now understand more fully. Very few can properly remember any of that for obvious reasons, yet we are called to remember. Why? I heard a comment recently about our attitude to war. For those who went through one, or even two World Wars, their prayer, and indeed broadly their experience was, that it was done, over, never to be repeated. The comment concerned our present apparent attitude of acceptance that we are constantly at war somewhere in the world. War has become somehow “normal”, and reports of our troops in action are taken with a pinch of salt. Yes, the world is a complex place, and we play our part as a nation in tackling the more fundamentalist threats against communities and countries, but should it be the norm? How do we deal with it, what is our response? Fundamentally we do not ‘remember’, for few of us have concrete memories of past wars (though of course a number in our communities still do). But we do something I believe far more profound. We recall the fallen before God, and that takes ‘memory’ to a whole different level. When we say together on the 9th November “We will remember them” what we are doing is both honouring the names of those who have been a part of our communities and their families, as well as placing them before God in a way that creates a space for them to be upheld. Jesus said, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places”, and it is to that dwelling place that we appeal for those from our communities, as well as for ourselves. And we are also reminded that war can never be a ‘normal’ part of life, for it is God’s true peace that we are called constantly to establish. The peace of God that ‘passes all understanding’ speaks both of blessing and of a new world order, God’s kingdom on earth. As we ‘remember’ this month, let that be our prayer, that God will establish His Kingdom, His love and His peace, on earth as it is in Heaven. Yours in Christ, Charles Roberts St Giles Fair An ancient tradition has been celebrated once again in spectacular style: our annual St Giles Fair. Why St Giles and not St Michael? Because that’s who our church was dedicated to until the 1400s, and we have kept the name alive ever since in this way. Proceedings started with Queen Peony and her Princesses Lily, Caitlin and Erin assembling their court in the church yard, followed by judging of the children’s fancy dress competition. Winning outfits were chosen from among all the farmers and fairies, knights and maidens – with a few monsters thrown in for good measure! The royal family took their places on the traditional hay stacked float and, accompanied by all the children, rode slowly to the Village Hall, where an enthusiastic crowd awaited their arrival. The queen and her attendants took their places on stage for the crowning ceremony and prizes were awarded to the winners of the fancy dress competition as follows: Children aged 0-3 1st Gabriel: SWAT Team Member 2nd Matilda: Baby Dalek 3rd Rosanna: Little Red Riding Hood Children aged 4-6 1st Dexter: The Incredible Hulk 2nd Ella: Queen of Hearts 3rd Joshua: Sir Carvey The Knight Children aged 7+ 1st Eleanor: Spanish Dancer 2nd Kaia: Dr. Who 3rd Ottilie: Monster High The afternoon passed very quickly with raffles and tombolas, cake sales and bric-abrac, face painting, sports competitions and skittles, with something for everyone to try. Our volunteer caterers were busy making burgers, hot dogs and cups of tea, and local ice cream makers Chew Moo set up their ice cream stand in the hall, which was especially appreciated. The fair finished with the Grand Prize Draw and a best of three tug of war. Our thanks to local businesses for donating prizes, and to Martin Pearce for lending us the rope! With all hands on deck, the hall was quickly cleared and cleaned afterwards. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making the fair happen, to all who donated goods and prizes and everyone who came. A special thank you to Holger Laux, Chairman of the Parish Council, for opening the fair and generously giving his time. The fair raised £822.16, a magnificent sum that will help us to keep your church open and fit for use in the year ahead! All good wishes, Sandra Lovern The Filling Station An exciting new way to worship Thursday 27th November at 7.30pm The Old School Room, Chew Magna Speaker: Revd Charles Roberts Theme: Confidence in God The Lakeside Group of Churches Dundry WI The man arrayed in red is dusting off his sleigh, All of his reindeers will soon come out to play. Time to organise all those Christmas bits, Come to Dundry Winter Fair to sort out lots of it! Yes, the event you have been waiting for all year, the Grand WI Winter Fair on Saturday 22nd November 2-4pm at Dundry Village Hall. Lots of gifts, decorations, craft stalls, Santa in his grotto, activities for the children, tasty cakes, refreshments, festive cheer to name just some of it... need I say more? Hope to see you there, one and all... Also in November, our monthly meeting on 19th at 7.30pm is the AGM with social time. Lastly, a big thank you to all who supported the jumble sale in way or another. Over £200 was raised for funds and the residue is off to St Peter’s Hospice Shops to benefit them. Diary/Dateline Wednesday, 19th November. Monthly Dundry WI meeting at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. AGM with social time. Saturday, 22nd November. Dundry WI Winter Fair at 2-4pm in the Village Hall. Cheese & Wine 11th October This year’s Cheese & Wine was a fantastic success with a hall full of merrymakers enjoying a sumptuous buffet spread, courtesy of much hard work from many volunteers preparing it during the day. The Tombola was a sell-out with many people going away with big smiles and armfuls of prizes! A testing local quiz and the Raffle draw added to the fun too. The entertainment was provided by the One And Only Roy Bowery and karaoke, singing and dancing carried on into the night! Many commented that it had been a great night. We would like to extend our thanks to all who came along to support your Village Hall on this fundraising event, which resulted in over £500 being raised for the upkeep of the Hall. A huge thank you to the many people who gave their time, effort and donations to make the event such a success. Dave Nevitt, Chairman, Village Hall Committee Tower Floodlights A lot of people have said that they are missing the floodlighting of St Michael’s Church Tower. It has been suggested by a member of the parish that the lighting could be sponsored, a week at a time during the year, to dedicate either to the memory of a loved one, a birthday or an anniversary - or purely to see the tower floodlit! A calendar would be kept for people to recognise these gifts. The lighting would be programmed to be on from September to April, at times according to the darkness, from around 6:00pm until around 10:30pm. The cost of lighting, on average, is approximately £10 per week. It is planned in the near future to replace the lamps with low energy saving floodlights. If you would like to support this idea and donate please email Janhamb@aol.com, state the dates you would like to remember and the amount you want to donate. We will do our best to allocate the date you request or the nearest possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Barney says The Spirit will help you! Hello friends, Sometimes it can be really hard to find the right words to say. It may happen if a teacher tells you off for something you didn’t do, but you can’t find the words to explain what happened. Or, it may be standing up in front of your school to help with an assembly. But, Jesus promises that when we need the right words, the Holy Spirit will help us. You may be comforting a friend who is upset or encouraging them to do something new or different that will help them. Whatever it is, whatever situation you’re in, ask the Holy Spirit for the right words. Love Barney Barney’s jokes What goes bber Why did the ro up and down e for take a bath be but does not bank? he robbed the move? Stairs! ke ma He wanted to y! a clean getawa thesheepdip.co.uk God’s word ‘The Holy Spirit will give you the right words even as you are standing there.’ Luke 12:12 (The Message) Power of the Spirit The Bible says that the Holy Spirit came down like a dove and like tongues of flame! Colour in this picture that represents the Holy Spirit Talk to the Holy Spirit! Dear Holy Spirit, please help me to have the right words to say in difficult situations, so that I may bless others. Amen. News from Chew Valley U3A Chew Valley U3A has a monthly meeting on the third Monday of the month at Ubley village hall. The meeting starts at 10.00am with refreshments. Notices are given out at 10.30 and the Speaker begins his or her talk at about 10.40am. However the meeting on 17th November will be an afternoon meeting. Refreshments will be available from 2.00pm and the speaker will begin her talk at 2.30pm. The speaker on that afternoon will be Elizabeth Sweeney who will be coming from London to talk to us about “The Functioning and Administration of the European Parliament”. Elizabeth is the UK’s Information officer for the European Parliament; her role is to enhance citizens’ knowledge of the workings of that Parliament. The Christmas meeting on the 15th December will be back to the usual morning timings. It will be informal with some local entertainment, carols and a Christmas drink. U3A has a self-help learning principle. Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire; by the members, for the members. The U3A movement is supported by its national organization, the Third Age Trust. For more information visit the national, www.u3a.org.uk or local, chewvalleyu3a.org.uk websites or phone the Secretary, Christine Evans, on 01934 832841. Puzzle Page Across 1. --- Sulis, the Roman name for Bath. (4) 4. The country of the eunuch whom Philip baptised. (8) 8. His decree caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem. (6) 9. Her royal grave is in the chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London. (6) 10. A frame for carrying a coffin. (4) 11. From the Greek for ‘scattered’, a term used to describe the Jewish exile from Judea by the Babylonians. (8) 13. e.g Benedictine, Franciscan. (8,5) 16. The black one signified famine. (8) 19. Where you shouldn’t walk on the grass at Oxford university. (4) 20. ‘The ------ is oer, the battle done’ (6) 22. Egyptian god. (6) 23. Writer of the poem ‘In the bleak midwinter’. (8) 24. They shall inherit the earth. (4) Down 2. A central character of a Victor Hugo novel set around Notre Dame in Paris. (9) 3. Country of which King Sennacherib was the ruler. (7) 4. ‘We have -----, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep.’ (5) 5. Related to the culture or language of the Hebrews. (7) 6. Flowering herb, hybrid between cowslip and primrose. (5) 7. Climbing plant that signifies true love, faithfulness, and undying affection. (3) 12. To look at closely again. (9) 14. ‘So persecute them with thy ------- and make them afraid with thy storm’ from the Psalms (7) 15. Verdi, Mozart, Rutter and Brahms have all written one. (7) 17. ‘When morning gilds the -----, My heart awakening cries’ (5) 18. Ruth’s mother-in-law, also known as Mara. (5) 21. Number of turtle doves at Christmas. (3) May our lives show that, rather than faith being the problem, it does in fact put us in the best time and place for understanding, respect and becoming the answer in a world that is wandering. The Rt Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury A teacher asked her Sunday School group to draw pictures of their favourite Bible stories. She was puzzled by one girl’s picture, which showed four people on an aeroplane, so she asked her which story it was meant to represent. “The flight to Egypt,” said the girl. “I see ... And that must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus,” the teacher said. “But who’s the fourth person?” “Oh, that’s Pontius-the-Pilot.” Across 1. Aqua 4. Ethiopia 8. Caesar 9. Boleyn 10. Bier 11. Diaspora 13. Monastic Order 16. Horse 19. Quad 20. Strife 22.Osiris 23. Rossetti 24. Meek Down 2. Quasimodo 3. Assyria 4. Erred 5. Hebraic 6. Oxlip 7. Ivy 12. Reexamine 14. Tempest 15.Requiem 17. Skies 18.Naomi 21. 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Theft of push bikes was probably the most common crime. There were various bike marking schemes available – residents wishing to have their bikes marked (cost £5) should contact Nailsea police station. There had been problems with scramble bikes in East Dundry which the police had been trying to address through education. They were now also mobilising the police motor bikes to try to catch the bike riders. Public Forum • Requests had been received for another ‘Heartstart’ session. Councillors thought this would be a good idea – possibly in the spring. • Parishioners had enquired about the building work going on at Colliters House on Bridgwater Road. The Clerk would check planning records. • Complaints had been received about a large Recreational Vehicle for sale on the verge outside Alveare on Bridgwater Road. This vehicle reduced visibility for vehicles exiting from the Plev garage. PC Rooke said that if it was not actually obstructing the highway or pavement there was little that the police could do. • Cllr Thomas said that he had been asked whether there was any possibility of creating a footpath to the village hall from the centre of the village. Some discussion ensued about possible routes and Cllr Hurford would makes some enquires with landowners. • Large gates had been installed at a field entrance at the junction of West Dundry lane and Crabtree lane. Although a pedestrian gate had been installed here it was thought that a new fence obstructed the footpath going towards Wells Road. It was agreed to consult the definitive footpath map to check the exact route of this path before informing NSC. • The Clerk said that she had received a complaint about a commercial van parked at the end of Beechcroft in the evenings and at weekends. It was thought unlikely that much could be done about this as the van was probably parked legally but it was suggested that the complainant might contact North Somerset Council or perhaps the firm to which the van belonged. • The Clerk said that she had received a complaint about some stones at ground level outside the old village shop which the complainant thought were a potential hazard. Cllr McCarthy would inspect them and report back. Fly tipping, laybys on Highridge Road – Cllr McCarthy had been to inspect the two areas attracting fly tipping at the bottom of Highridge Road and tabled photos of one of them. He suggested bringing the hedge line closer to the road to fill this one in. The Clerk would check which side of the Bristol/NSC boundary it was. The other area (by Whitegates) appeared to be part of the road and difficult to fill in but Cllrs McCarthy and Pellowe would take another look at it. Fingerposts – Cllr Laux reported that there had been no progress on painting the fingerposts or on doing a survey of them. He would try to take some photographs of them before the next meeting. It was suggested that someone might be paid to repaint them. Signage for village car park – Cllr Thomas had prepared some suggested wording for a new sign. This was agreed. The Clerk would prepare a mock-up of A2 size (portrait) to be viewed in situ to see if was big enough. Grit bins – Cllr McCarthy had carried out the annual review of grit bins and found that all were in good condition with only one needing filling. Village orderly extra duties – Cllr Jennings had met with the village orderly to establish a plan for general village tidying. She would also set up a system online for him to record the work he had done in more detail. Forward Activities – Kite making workshop. The Clerk reported that Forward Activities would be holding a kite-making workshop for children 5 years old and upwards on 28th October at Dundry village hall. Michael Loader had been engaged for another story telling session (for younger children) and drama workshop (for older children) on January 2nd 2015 in Felton village hall. Planning Applications Received 14/P/1860/F - Bali Hai, Wells Road, Dundry, BS41 8NE - Erection of a single storey rear/side extension following demolish of existing outhouse – no objection 14/P/1893/F - Alveare, Bridgwater Road, Dundry, BS41 8JP - Installation of 2no dormers on approved carport (retrospective) – Dundry Parish Council believes that the building as constructed is larger than is shown on the approved drawings and that therefore the application is unlikely to be valid. Applications Refused by NSC 14/P/1884/LUP - Yew Tree Cottage, Ham Lane, Dundry, Bristol, BS41 8JA - Certificate of Lawful use proposed for erection of a single storey extension (No comment invited) Clerk’s Reports • Grass verges had now been cut in critical places. • The officer dealing with the issue of poor drainage and flooding on the A38 had left NSC and his successor had not been made aware that there was a problem. • Clerk had reported general lack of cleanliness of road signs and overgrown vegetation round them to NSC • She had also reported damage to the West Dundry Lane sign at the junction with Church Road The next meeting of Dundry Parish Council will be held on Monday 10th November 2014 If parishioners would like something to be included on the agenda please notify a councillor or the Clerk by Monday 3rd November. You can also raise matters in the Public Forum but, depending on what they are, full discussion may have to be left to the following meeting. St Michael’s Church Rota 2nd Nov 9th Nov 16th Nov 23rd Nov 30th Nov Sidesman Sandy Bateman Reader Jane Lyons Flowers Janet Pulman Cleaners Jean Blewitt Sue Flower James Le Grys Lin Edwards Kathy Woodward Kathy Woodward Lin Edwards Jane Swyer/ Sue Blackmore Lin Edwards Jane Hamblin Sandy Bateman Jane Hamblin James Le Grys Jane Hamblin Jane Hamblin Alison Hill/ Betty Hale Annette Milton/ Julie Smith PLEASE DO SWAP WITH SOMEONE IF YOU CANNOT DO YOUR ALLOCATED DUTY LOOKING FOR A VENUE? DUNDRY VILLAGE HALL, CRABTREE LANE FOR ALL YOUR EVENTS LARGE MODERN HALL WITH STAGE, KITCHEN, BAR, EASY ACCESS & PARKING, PLAYING FIELD & PLAYGROUND VERY GOOD RATES OF HIRE INTERESTED? PLEASE CONTACT -‐ DEBS Mobile No : 07580 167415 Email : dvhc33@yahoo.co.uk From 9am – 7pm for more information What’s On in Dundry For full details of events see separate ads in the magazine, village noticeboards, the village website (www.dundry.org.uk) or contact the person named below. Date and Time 1 Nov, from 9:30am 1 Nov, 8pm 1 Nov, 8pm Doors open at 7pm 15 & 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 4pm-‐7pm 15 Nov, 8pm 22 Nov, 2pm 13 Dec, 8pm 15 Dec, 6:30pm 16 Dec, 6:30pm 16 Dec, 9pm 20 Dec, 8pm Mondays 7:30-‐9pm Fridays 5:30pm 2nd Monday, 7:30pm 2nd Tues, 8pm (Oct-‐May) 3rd Tues, 8pm 3rd Wed, 7:30pm (2nd Wed in Dec) 3rd Fri, 1pm (not Aug, & 2nd Fri in Dec) Event and Venue Painting the kitchen in the Village Hall and other maintenance jobs An evening of music and dance in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fireworks Members £5, non members voluntary donation, children free Junior Skittles – Free entry for children aged 5-‐15, 3 age groups Quiz Night with Kevin Smith The Spectacular Winter Fair Village Hall Christmas Bingo Carol Service Carol Singing around the Village, then onto the RBL at 8pm for more carols before the Draw The Annual Christmas Draw An evening of Music and Dance with ‘Thirst’ WEEKLY EVENTS Bell Ringing Practice Choir Practice MONTHLY EVENTS Parish Council Meeting Village Hall Local History Group Dundry RBL Club DADS Drama Group (for 15 years old and over) Village Hall Dundry W.I. Village Hall Dundry Lunch Club Village Hall Contact/Organisation Dundry Village Hall Dundry RBL Club Dundry Sports and Social Club Dundry RBL Club Dundry RBL Club Dundry WI Dundry RBL Club St Michael’s Church Dundry Village Hall Dundry RBL Club Dundry RBL Club St Michael’s St Michael’s Judith Hoskin 0117 964 2804 Francis Gillett 0117 964 5590 Sandra 0117 946 5552 Les Hurford 0117 964 2377 Janet 0117 964 3498 Full calendar at http://www.dundry.org.uk/info/whatson_dundry.pdf COPY DEADLINE The copy deadline for inclusion in the next magazine is the 14th of the month proceeding; articles should go either to the postbox in St Andrew’s Church (Chew Magna) or by email to dundrymag@gmail.com The Lakeside Group Ministry Chew Magna, with Dundry, Norton Malreward and Stanton Drew and Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell Services for NOVEMBER 2014 PARISH Chew Magna 2nd November 4th Sunday before Advent 8.00am Holy Communion cr 10.30am Family Service ph Chew Stoke 6.30pm Evensong vb Stanton Drew 10.30am Morning Worship cr 9th November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10.45am Service of Remembrance cr 10.30am Service of Remembrance vb 8.00am Holy Communion cr 12.15pm Remembrance at Dundry Norton Malreward 23rd November Sunday next before Advent 30th November 1st Sunday of Advent 8.00am Holy Communion vb 10.30am 8.00 am Holy Communion vb 10.30am Morning Worship LAITY PATRONAL FESTIVAL 10.30am Sunday Club 6.30pm Evensong sl 10.30 am Parish Communion cr 6.30pm Advent Celebration cr 10.30 am Family Worship vb 10.30am Parish Communion sl War Memorial cr 10.30am Parish Communion sl 10.45am Service of Remembrance sl 10.30am Morning Family Worship mm 10.30am Service of Remembrance mm Nempnett Thrubwell Key: 16th November 2nd Sunday before Advent 6.30 pm Evensong vb 10.30am Morning Worship cr 10.30 am All Age Worship sl 10.30am Family Worship mm Joint Service with Chew Stoke at St Andrews cr Rector: Revd. C. Roberts, vb Revd. V. Barley, sl Revd. S. Lovern, ph Dr P. Harman, mm Mrs M. Masding St Andrew’s, Chew Magna: Holy Communion: First Thursday of the month, 10.00am
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