ALL SAINTS COLESHILL VILLAGE 1JSWSL3TTER No. 8.
October 1966
My Dear People,
In response to a number of enquiries , I am very happy to advise
that Mr. Lovelock-Jones is making good progress and hopes to be back at
work in October. He: looks forward to being able to officiate at some
of our services in due course. We pray for his continued progress.
My own health still necessitates a weekly visit to the hospital
and so I have had to confine myself to the services in the Church and
in the three homes for the aged and some services of Holy Communion in
the parish. I do, however, hope to resume general visiting as soon
as possible.
Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday October 2nd.
with Holy Communion at 8a.m., Matins at lla.m., Children's Service at
3p.m. and Evensong at 6p.m.. We shall be pleased to receive gifts of
produce, flowers, fruit, vegetables etc. which should be brought,, to the
Church as early as possible on Saturday October 1st, when the assistance
of as many helpers as possible will be appreciated. ¥e should like the
children to bring and present their gifts at the Children1 s Service at
3p.m. .
Our Patronal Festival, All Saints Day, will be celebrated on 1st
November with Parish Communion at 9.30a.m., Holy Communion at 12noon
and Evensong at 7p«nu at which there will be special music and a visiting
preacher. ¥e hope many clergy of the Locality will join us at
the service and afterwards in the village hall for refreshments.
BAPTISMS
September 11 Mary Jane Lambert
11 Martin James Schlatter
CHURCH FLOWER ROTA
October 2 Mrs. Yifaite October 23 Mrs. Gales Howard
9 Mrs. McLatchie 30 Mrs. Harvey
16 Mrs. Long Brown
On August 20th at Great lissersden
Mary Gynne Eva is and Terence John Hemuss
September 17 at All S lints
Eva Christine Jjork and James Patrick Pettifer
Aug 14 Wendy Elizabeth, laughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Norton
19 Susanna Faith, daighter, and Andrew David, son. of Mr, &
Mrs. D.G. f.Davis
25 Sarah Jane, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Grayer
31 Lois Gale, daughter of Mr. & lurs. G.S. Plumridge
Sep. 9 David Charles, so.i of Mr.& lirs. C.H.Wege.
PffRSONAMA
Sincere congratulations a.id good wishes are extended to:
LOVEDAY PUSEY who has bee.i accepted by the Middlesex Hospital for
training as a nurse and will t£-ce up her appointment at the end of
October and to
MARTYN DRYDEN on gaining a, placa at the new University of Kent at
Canterbury for a 3-year course leading to a B.Sc. Honours degree
in Electronics .
Loveday has been a layal member of the choir for many years and
has given valuable help t} the Sunday School.
In addition to being a choir member, Martyn has been All Saints'
only server for the past five years and has carried out this duty
quietly and conscientiously,
Both will be missed from the choir, and a warm welcome will be
extended to any young singers, particularly trebles, who are prepared
to help the choir lead th.3 congregation in praising God with music,
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Longland will have heard with great
regret that Mr. Longland lias had to have an operation in Amersham
Hospital. The news of hi.i is good and we send good wishes for a
speedy and complete recovary.
Sister Edith Francis is back in Africa and sends warmest thanks
for the 2 large packets of blankets, (13 in all), She says the
pressure cooker is an absolute boon in saving time and fuel and adds
that Peter car, walk now and is getting fat and bonny.
DEDICATION OF ST. MICHAEL'S. AMERSHAM.
On Saturday, 17th September at 4p.m. the Bishop of Oxford, accompanied
by the Bishop of Buckingham, dedicated the new Church of St.
Michael's at Amersham-on-the-Hill. The afternoon was fine and sunny
and altogether 500 people were there. The ceremony presented a
splendid spectacle with the sunlight, which seemed to illuminate
every corner of the Church, playing on the magnificent vestments of
the Bishops and the assembled clergy.
The service opened with a psalm as the choir and clergy entered
the Church in procession. Then came a dramatic moment as the Bishop
hammered on the outside door to gain admission. With great ceremony
and accompanied by his priests, he entered the Church to the swelling
voices of the congregation. With such a large assembly the singing
could scarcely fail to be moving. During one of the principle hymns
the Bishop aprinkled holy water on the walls of the Church as his
cortege wound slowly round.
In the course of his address the Bishop said that too many
prople had been involved in the design and construction of the new
Church for him to make acknowledgements. One man's name, however,
could not be omitted and he paid the warmest tribute to Father
Gaunter. One could feel the whole congregation rise in spirit to
this appreciation of a well loved priest who had built up St.Michael's
from nothing and had fought so hard for this Church.
But, the Bishop continued, the building, however magnificent,
must not be regarded as an end in itself. The spiritual qualities
of the congregation were what really mattered; they counted for more
than any fabric.
The time for the last hymn arrived. The clergy filed out in
procession and one was left with the impression of space and light
in the building, now a sanctuary dedicated to God.
N.N.N.
Mr. C. A. Jerraia would like to thank the Committee of the
Coleshill Horticultural Society for their most useful present
and also to thank those who gave so generously to the funds and
to the raffles and so helped to make the show such a success.
He hopes that everyone will support the Society in the future as
much as they have done in the past.
FLO .TOR SHOW
One of the most pleasant events in rural England is the annual
flower and produce show and this was demonstrated on September 10th
when the Coleshill Horticultural Society celebrated its 21st
birthday with a show which established new records both as regards
the number of entries and the high quality of the exhibits.
Opening the function, the Countess Howe said that she was
dazzled by the display and congratulated the organizers, particularly
Mr. J. Cossey,, Chairman and Mr. C.A.Jerram, Hon. Secretary,
upon the expeditious manner with which they had dealt with the
101 classes of entry, the 303 money prizes and the 6 challenge
cups. On behalf ofbthe Committee, Countess Howe presented to Mr.
Jerran - the life and soul of the Society since its foundation -
a pen and pencil in appreciation of his tremendous services. She
hoped he would not adhere to his intention to retire from the
Hon. Secretaryship.
As customary, the exhibits were sold by auction "for the good
of the cause" with Mr. Lionel Hansford as most persuasive auctioneer,
and then Mrs. Stevens, wit a grace and charm, presented the
cups and prizes.
The G-rindley Cup, open to cottagers end allotment holders for
vegetables . Mr, H. Aldridge
The Jerraia Cup, open class, vegetables Mr. P. Y/right
The Coleshill Cup, preserves Mrs. R. Pusey
The Edmond Waller Cup, pastries Mrs. R. Pusey
The Cotswold Cup, flowers Mrs. Ovington
Children's Cup Jan Antosiewicz, Margaret Pusey
and Y/endy Weller (jointly)
Best single roae in the Show Mr. C.G-.Prouse
BEST .CEPT VILU^MD FARMS
On August 25th Lord Montagu of Beaulieu toured the county
and distributed the cups gained by Cheshan Bois, Coleshill and
Chenies as the best kept /illages. In Coleshill, he presented
the Morris Cup to Captain Brian Platt as chairman of the local
Parish Council and said it was vital that our villages should
retain their unique charm, and that people round Amersham had
made great efforts to do just that. In response, Captain Platt
said that the cup had beei awaided to Coleshill for the second
year in succession and three times out of four in all. He
thanked all those who had rallied round to make and keep the
village tidy, mentioning ft.r. E. H. G-rindley for his help with the
common and Mr. Spademan for his help with the roads and verges.
It has since been announced that Mr. E. H. G-rindley, of Luckings
Farm, Coleshill, won the Clifton Brown Challenge Bowl for the
best cultivated farm over 100 acres to head the Royal Bucks Association
results for 1966. Other results were: B.O.C.M. Challenge Cup
for the best dairy herd of 30 or more milking cows, Mr. E. H. G-rindley
(2nd.); Best 5 acres of ley, Mr. R.J.Higgs, Quarrendon Farm
(2nd); best four acres of spring barley, Mr. G-.D.Swerling, Brentford
&range Farm; best four acres of spring wheat, Mr. R.J.Higgs,
Quarrendon Farm; best four acres of one year ley, Mr. E.H.&rindley
(3rd.)
CHOIR ACT) SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTINGOn
August the 18th, which was a Thursday, at 7.15a.m., two
coaches, one from All Saints, Coleshill and the other from St.
Andrews, Winchmore Hill, started on their annual Sunday School and
Choir outing to Littlehampton.
We stopped halfway at the "Wooden Bridge" in &uildford for
refreshments. On the second half of the journey a new route was
taken through the G-uildford by-pass from which we caught a glimpse
of the new Cathedral, and later on through Arundel, past the
castle which is the ancestral home of the Duke of Norfolk.
¥e arrived at our destination at approximately 10.30a.m. The
weather was beautifully warm and while the children and parents
7/ent in swimming the grandparents were able to sit and absorb
the sunshine. For the teenagers there was the attraction of the
funfare which included bumper cars and helter skelters.
The coach left at 6.00 o'clock and again we stopped halfway
for fish and chips, finally reaching home at 9.30, after having a
very enjoyable day's outing. Y/e were sorry that our priest, Mr.
Holder, was unable to join us this year, and look forward to seeing
him fit enough to accompany us next year.
Lorna Pusey
EVENTS
COLESHILL YffiEK IN AID OP THE VILLAGE
HALL
Sat. Oct 1 Dance and Tombola 8.00p.m. Admission by
ticket only.Fron Committee or Coleshill Stores,
Sun. 2 Cricket Match, Ladies v. G-entlemen. 2p.m.
Naaes to Mrs. Ruperti
¥ed. 5 Whist Drive 8p.m. Admission 2/6d. at door
Fri. 7 Juable Sale 7 - 8.30p.ia. The Coonittee
solicit articles for sale, which should be
sent to the village hall from 2 - Jp.m. on
Thursday, Oct.6. Requests for transport
should be made to Mrs. Browne, Amersham 1949
or Mrs. Ovington, Amersham 2233.
Grand Raffle - to be drawn at Jumble Sale on Oct,7th.
Sun. Oct.2. HARVEST FESTIVAL
Tues. 11 Sisterhood. Celebration of 20th anniversary 3p.n*
Speaker - Mrs. R. A. Ellins, Soloist - Mrs.M.Lacey
11 Mobile Library Van - Coleshill
Thurs. 13 ¥.1. Mrs. A. Mates - Pestalozzi Children's Villages
Bring and Buy Produce Stall.
Thurs. 20 Speech Day, Dr. Ckalloner1 s G-ramnar School
20 Mothers' Union, \Vinchmore Hill. Talk by Mrs.
Tripe of Aylosbury on Mary Sumner
Tues. 25 Sisterhood. Speaker, Mrs. A.E.Barnes
25 Mobile Library Van - Coleshill
_C OLE SKILL
1st Sunday in the nonth: 8.00r..n. Holy Connunion
11. OOe, « n „ Slatins
3.00p.n. Sunday School
6.00p.n. Evensong & Sernon
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th 9.30e.n. Parish Connunion
Sundays: 3«00p.n. Sunday School
6.00p.n. Evensong & Sernon
7/i th (on 2nd, Su.. day) 12.00noon Holy Connunion
HILL
1st. Sunday in the nonth: 9.30a.n. Sunday School
2nd,3rd,4th & 5th Sundays:10.45a.m. Sunday School
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: Revd. ¥.L.Holder, The Parsonage, Coleshill.
(Tel. /mershan ?22)
PE.O-CHimCHVKJU)EN: C. Saunders, Chapel Cottage, Coleshill.
PRO-CHURCHiffiJlDEN & HON. SECEETxEY: N.N.Niohplls, Orchard House,
Coleshill. (Tel. Anershan 1834)
HON. TREASURER: G-. Creber, Applecroft, Meadowcot Lane,
Coleshill. (Tel. Amershan 3350)
Published by All Saints Local Church Concittee, Coleshill,
