ALL SAIMTS^OKBgHILL ffLLASj j^^IETTERJfo^.lj.
September 1967
My Dear Friends,
As I begin to write these notes, I am very conscious of
the younger section of our congregation just returned from the
annual Choir and Sunday School outing on August 10th.
A member of the Sunday School tells about the enjoyable
outing on another page, so I am free to think over the many Sunday
School outings in which it has been my privilege to participate
over a great many years spent in India. One that was unique
and stands out in memory was so in the mode of transport, for we
travelled first by railway train to Nellore and from there to
Christ Church, Nellore by 'bus. Here the gathering assembled
for Morning Prayer as most fitting for a congregation, and it
was no mutilated version of the Office - we even had two hymns
(but no sermon).
Then we boarded another public 'bus and rattled along in
fine style to Krishnapatum, 17 miles further along the coast.
From here we boarded flat-bottom country boats and sailed into
the estuary (quite an extensive one) right out in the blues and
in due course arrived at the Traveller's bungalow on an island
in the backwater. It was indeed a large bungalow fully furnished.
The ladies in the party who had preceded us had the tables laden
with a most appetising meal of Biriani Fallow. This is a dish
made of rice, large gobbets of succulent mutton cooked together
with spices, and is the meal usually served on special occasions.
All this is topped up with a sauce made from curds and spices
and cocoa-nut milk. There was no limit to the helpings,either,
but there was a limit to what even a very hungry child could hold.
After lunch, we paddled in the shallows. I have never seen
such beautiful beaches in my life - long stretches of golden
sands stretching for endless miles, water crystal in clearness
and no wastage of commercialism anywhere, the only life being
the lonesome calls of the shore birds - curlew, pelican,, golden
ploVer, the lesser waders, crabs in full dress all going about
their lawful business. In the water itself there were myriads
of snail fish. Some of our youthful anglers soon had strings of
them on primitive tackle and they proved delicious when fried
for tea. Even without the chips, they proved delectable - and
they cost not a nickel.
There was no transistor radio in those days, but the harmonica
more than made up for this and we had a real sing-song on
the way home. We were truly tired and thanked God for all His
goodness and the pleasure He had given us in this part of His vines
****• W.L.H.
CHURCH FLOWER ROTA
Sept. 3 Miss Malyan 1? Mrs. Chenevix Trench
10 Mrs. Dong Brown 21+ Miss Boston
OUR RiEISH CHURCH
Our beautiful Parish Church of St. Mary, Ataersham, is a
priceless heritage. It was built 750 years ago and the first Rector
was William de Faconbridge who was appointed in 1222, i.e.
during the reign of Henry III. Over the years the Church has been
repaired, restored and decorated and the various styles of architecture
are shown by -
The main portion of the Nave & 13th Century Early English
Transepts
Western Bay of Nave, North and
South Aisles 14th Century Decorated
Tower, North Chapel, South Porch 15th Century Perpendicular
Drake Memorial Chapel,Priests Vestry 18th Century Reproduction of '
ancient styles
Choir Vestry and South Chapel 19th Century -do-
Approximately every 100 years a major operation is carried
out, the last being in 1878. Recently it became evident that complete
restoration was imperative and a survey revealed that the
following work had to be done:-
Estiiaated cost
Repairs to exterior stonework j £2,500
Roof 1,500
Interior repairs and redecoration 3,000
Heating 2,500
Electrical 1,500
Other works 2,000
Pees 1.000
£14,000
In 1965, the Rector and Cnurchwardenss on behalf of the Parochial
Church Council, made an urgent appeal for this- £14,000
and there was a gratifying response. To date, restoration work
has been completed as follows:-
Restoration of stone work, 3r,st ~,7indow
Relighting and rewiring of the Chancel contd....
Restoration of the Chancel and Chancel roof
Redecoration of the Chancel
Removal of the top of the Chancel Screen
Summer 1966
Rewiring and relighting of the rest of the Church and Vestries
Autumn 1966/Spring 196?
Repairing of lead roofs
Now it transpires that the roof daaage is much more serious
than was apparent at the first inspections. Dry rot infestation in
the roof of the organ chamber is far more widespread than expected
and wet rot and beetle attacks are involved - an insidious and
deadly combination. The following work must, therefore, be carried
out immediately and certainly before the winter:-
Renew the roof over the organ which is unsafe due to dry
rot fungus
Spray against death watch beetle and furniture beetle in the
roofs of the Nave, N, & S. Aisles, N.& S. Transepts, Clergy
Vestry and Tower
Repair defective and dangerous stonework
This additional work on the roofs alone will cost over £3000
and the money is not available, but all who love our beautiful Parish
Church, where the people of AmerEham have worshipped for generations,
will agree that the money must be raised. The Rector,
Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council are giving their earnest
consideration to this immediate financial problem and will make
their suggestions to the Parish after the summer holidays.
In the meantime, it has been decided that we who attend our
local Church should be given the opportunity of showing our sympathy
with the cause by devoting the collections at the Harvest Festival
to St. Mary's restoration fund. Harvest Festival will foe
celebrated on Sunday October 8th and parishioners are asked to give
generously on this occasion.
It has also been suggested that after Christmas, i.e. after
local arrangements as planned have been carried out, we should
hold a social evening function for the benefit of the restoration
fund, when the support of the people from Amersham and Coleshill
should be invited. If this suggestion is adopted, an announcement
will be made later.
22nd ANNUAL HORTICULTljIlAL SHOW
As announced, the Coleshill Village Horticultural Society is
holding its 22nd. Annual Show on Saturday, September 9th, and
schedules and entry forms can be obtained from the Hon. Secretary,
Mr. S. M. Rann, Red Lion Cottages, Coleshill.
Division 1 is open to residents who cultivate their own garder.
and allotment holders of Coleshill, and there are 17 classes of
vegetables in Section 1 of this Division, all eligible for the
G-rindley Cup.
Division 2 conprises the open classes and in this Division
there are the following sections and challenge cups:-
Sec.2 Vegetables) The Jerram Cup Sec.5 Pastries Bdmond ¥aller
3 Fruit ) Cup
4 Preserves The Coleshill Cup 6 Children YFheatsheaf Cup
7 Flowers Cotswold Cup
Best single rose The Ovington Rose Bowl
Subject bo this year's results, these Cups will be perpetual,
but holders for 3 years will be awarded a small cup or other token.
All entries should reach the Hon. Secretary not later than
Wednesday, Sept. 6th on the official fora, and all exhibits must be
in the village hall by 10a.m. on Saturday, Sept 9th. The hall will
be open to receive exhibits from 7 to 9p«m. on Briday Sept 8th and
on the Saturday from 7-30 to lOa.n..
VjCLLAftg. ..HALL
In response to a number of suggestions, the Village Hall Committee
propose to arrange the following functions during the next
few months and details will be issued later:
Sun. Sept 3. Cricket Match, Ladies v. Coleshill C.C. 2.30p.m. Mrs.
Ruperti is now collecting a team for this popular even
and it is hoped there will be a large attendance. Set
teas will be served and there will be a raffle
Fri. Oct 27 Jumble sale. Readers are asked to reserve for the sale
treasures which they can spare
Fri. Nov 17 Wine and cheese tasting party and tombola
Fri. Dec. 8 Whist Drive
The Committee are using their best endeavours to cater for as
many tastes as possible and hope that the above functions will result
in a worthwhile increase in the funds which are required to
keep the village hall in a good state of repair and decoration, the
hall being an essential centre for local meetings. Nevertheless,
donations are invited and should be sent to Mr.J.Browne, 31 Grove
Road, Amersham. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Cg^IgLL.jr..M3^J^JjgLLA&E AGAIN
The welcome announcement has been made that, for the 3rd year
in succession and the 4th time in 5 years, Coleshill has won the
Morris Cup awarded by the Bucks Association of Parish Councils for
the Best Kept Village in the 500/1000 populetion range, with 66
points out of a possible 70.
The other awards were:
Richings Park, Iver De Fraine Cup Pop. over 1000.65 points
Chenies G-urney Cup Pop. under 500. 68 points
Lord Carrington will present Cups to the winners on Thursday,
August 31st at 4.15p.m.
BOYAL_S^ICTH^UCKS_AGjgGULTUH;j. ASSOCIATION
This Association has announced the following awards for 196?
and others are to follow:-
Class 6 His late Majesty King &0orge VI's Challenge Cup with replica
presented by Her Majesty the Queen to the farmer farming not
less than 75 acres of land who shall show the best cultivated farm
(excluding livestock) on the whole of his arable land:
1st. E.H.Grindley, Luckings ]?aria, Coleshill
Class 7 The Clifton Brown Challenge Bcwl for the best stock farm
over 75 acres (including all livestock):
1st. E.H.G-rindley, Luckings Para, Coleshill
Class 12 For the best 4 acres of winter wheat grown in one piece:
2nd. E.H.&rindley, Luckings Para, Coleshill
Class 13 For the best 4 acres of winter or spring oats grown in
one piece:
2nd. R.J.Higgs, Quarrendon Farm, Anershan
Class 14 For the best 4 acres of winter barley grown; in one piece:
3rd. F.D.Jarvis, Bury Farm, Anershan
Class 15 For the best 4 acres of spring barley grown in one piece:
2nd. D.A.Pusey, Rushymead Cottage, Coleshill
Class 16 For the best 4 acres of spring wheat grown on one piece:
1st, F.T.Francis & Son, Red Bam Farm, Anershan
Class 34 For the best one year ley
3rd. E.H.&rindley, Luckings Farm, Coleshill
CHOIR AHD..SUMDAY SCHOOL .PUTINS
The v/eather report was not particularly promising for our annual
juting to Littlehampton; however, we started off on a fine day, but
?ully prepared for the worst. Both the coach and party were most
punctual, so at Ja.m. we set off and proceeded to make such good
;iine that our usual half-way house for refreshnents was still barred
and shuttered when wexarrived at 8.25a.m.
Having decided to await its opening at 8.45 the children were
telighted to run around releasing some of the pent up energy and
cnen when eventually refreshed, we were on our way again taking the
?ame route as last year through Arundel; noting that the River Arun
,*as at low tide, we knew this would ensure a good stretch of sandy
J'each for the children.
On arrival at Littlehanpton around 10.30a.m. we split up into
2 or 3 parties to find suitable accommodation on the beach, and
there we stayed for the majority of the day with the exception of
our organiser,Mr,C.Saunders, who had been invited to spend the day
with the Revd. Cox and his wife Nancy (ne'e Brackley) who nany of our
parishioners know> and will be pleased to hear are very well. By
aid afternoon, the sun was blazinfj forth delighting old and young
and enticing nost to the adge of the watpr and nany to enjoy jumping
and splashing in the breakers. The afternoon was wound up with a
short visit to the funfair before we nwt again at 6p.m. to start off
for hone, again stopping halfway at the nooden Bridge Hotel for refreshments.
An appetising supper of fish and chips was financially
provided by our organist y Mr .Ward. '«7e were extremely sorry that
both he and the Revd. Holder were unable to join us due to illhealth
and we pray that they will soon be restored to good health.
The coach arrived back at Coleshill around 9.15p.Q. with a very
sleepy load on board but not a tearful face among them. A most
successful and enjoyable day had been had by all.
FORTHCOMING- SVEffTS
Thur. Aug 31 Presentation of Cups to Best Kept Villages by Lord
Carrington at 4.15p.Ei»
Sun. Sep. 3 Cricket Match.Ladies v. Coleshill C.C. 2.30p.m.
Tues 5 Sisterhood - Mrs. M. Spooner
Village Hall Committee - 8.15p.n.
Sat 9 Coleshill Horticultural Sociaty 22nd Annual Show
Thurs 14 Mobile Library Van - Coleshill
¥.1. Miss Iris Ballard "The Theatre"
Tues 18 Sisterhood - Mr. A.E.Barnes
Thurs. 21 Mothers Union. Mrs. Elkerton. Coleshill
Tues 26 All Saints Church Committee op.m.
Thurs 28 Mobile Library Van - Coleshill
Wed. Oct 4 124th Annual Show,Royal Sth Bucks Agri. Association
over..
SERVICES
•ALLJjAEljTS COLESHILL
Eyery_ S unday
9.00a.m. Parish Communion
10.00a,m. Sunday School
2nd & 4th Sundays
6.00p.n. Evensong
THE PAmSH J^ITORCHJJF
ST. IJARY AMERSHAM
8.00a.m. Holy Communion
10.00a.m. Family Service
6.00p.ia. Evensong
FORTHCOMING EVENTS (contd
Sun. Oct 8 HARVEST FESTIVAL
Thur. 5 Service in 'Westminster Abbey "Telling the World"
Fri 27 Jumble Sale in aid of the tillage Hall
Fri.Nov 17 Wine and Cheese party in sic of the Village Hall
Fri.Dec 8 Whist Drive in aid of the Village Hall
RECTOR: The Revd. Allan Campbell,M.A. Tel: Amersham 1135
PRIEST-IN-CHAR&E: Revd. 7.L.Holder, The Parsonage, Coleshill
Tel: Amersham 722
PRO-CHURCHWARDEN: C. Saunders, Chapel Cottage, Coleshill
PRO-CHimCHWARDEN & HON. SECRETARY: K.N.Kicholls,Orchard House,
Coleshill. Tel: Amersham 1834
HON. TREASURER: G.T.Creber, Applecroft, Meadowcot Lane,
Coleshill. Tel: Amersham 3350
Published by All Saints Local Church Committee
