ALL SAINTS COLESHILL 7ILIA&E NEWSLETTER Ho. 18
August 1967
My Dear People,
One month follows another with such rapidity that the Editor
of our Parish Notes has had to remind ne that the next number
is due and that I must write my letter to you. I begin with a
reflection on the swift passage of time insoribed on a clock in
Chester Cathedral by Henry Twells, the maker:
"Yftien as a child, I smiled and wept: Time crept.
When as a youth I laughed and talked: Time walked.
Y/hen I became a full frown man, Time ran.
And when still I older grew, Time flew.
Soon I shall feel in travelling on - Time's gone.
0 Christ, wilt Thou have saved ne then? Amen."
July began with an air of expectancy for it is the month of
our Church F£te. It was held on the 8th in the beautiful grounds
of Luckings Farm, thanks to the kindness of Mr and Mrs G-rindley.
Other pens will tell of our doings in detail. I wish here to
express my thanks to all those ladies and gentlemen who worked
so well and happily together to make it such an enjoyable function.
Mrs. Ovington, our very efficient Chairwoman, left no detail
which had not been carefully provided for. Mrs. Campbell
kindly declared it open, and with the Rector, spent the whole
afternoon with us. The variety of stalls catered for everyone
- young and old. There was a magnificent display of Church
hassocks which looked almost professional in finish and design.
They might have just arrived from Mowbrays, the well known Ecclesiastical
Tailors'. Before long it is hoped that kneelers will
be provided for all the pews.
The Ch^girmand_Sunda;^ .School JJjuting will find us at Littlehampton
on August 10th. Most of our Children are under 8 and
we hope a parent will accompany all such.
Telling the World is the theme of the service in Westminster
Abbey on October 5th at 6.00p.m.. (See notice on board). It is
in connection with the Feed the Minds campaign. At a time when
a babel of voices are clamouring to be heard we <•" j well to set a
watch over our minds, that no injurious thoughts are given an
entrance. Such could be more injurious that contaminated foou.
The Collect provided by the Church for 9th Sundat after Trinity
bids us pray that we may think those things that are right and
be enabled to live according to G-od's gracious will. Only by
right thinking can we live rightly - in line with G-od' s good
purpose for us and our true development as His children.
And finally I ask you all to pray earnestly for peace in the
Middle East. _ _ „ W .L .H .
THE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICES
Now we have three Holy Communion Services. There is the one
we find in the Prayer Book which was set up for use in 1662. Then
in 1928 a revised one was in the Revised Prayer Book presented to
Parliament that year but not approved. It is only in the last few
months that it has been authorised for general use in the Church.
Then the Church of England Liturgical Commision set up by the
Archbishops of Canterbury and York published its report in 1966
and at the Church Assembly this year, the new suggested form of
service was accepted for experimental use throughout the Church of
England for a limited period of four years. Any P.C.C. can ask
for the use of the new service if it so wishes.
Copies of the 1966 report and form of service are at the back
of the Church so that members of the Committee - and others who
are interested , can study it prior to coming to any decision
about this natter.
IN MEMORIAM - MR. ALFRED NORRIS
It was with deep regret that his many friends heard of the
sudden death of Mr. A.J.Norris on the morning of July 15th. His
life was based on a deep Christian faith and all who knew him
were aware of his integrity and devotion to duty. In addition,
many will have experienced his very real kindliness. He was laid
to rest on July 22nd in All Saints Churchyard. Our warmest sympathy
is extended to his widow, his children and their families
aad to all his relations and friends. He will be greatly missed.
CHURCH HiOWBR ROTA
August 6 Mrs. Ovington August 20 Mrs. Waite
13 Mrs. G-rindley 27 Mrs. McLatchie
SON VOYAG-E
Best wishes are extended to Miss Williams, who, on July 31st
is flying to Magila, Tanzania, for a fortnight's visit.
ACKNOflLEDftEMENT
The British Empire Campaign for Cancer Research gratefully
acknowldge the receipt of £20, recently collected by Mr & Mrs
SDackman on a house-to-house collection.
CQigiSfflLi^ SJ:JIOOL_.-_ O.^OVMB & AMD PRIZEG-IYINGThe
evening of Tuesday, July 4th, was £ very-happy occasion
for pupils of Coleshill School, their parents and a number of
guests, when there was an informal concert by the school choir and
orchestra, introduced by Mrs. Pauline rriffiths, a talk by Mr. T.O.
Kelly, M.A., Assistant Education Officer, ar..d presentation of prizes
by Miss Barbara Hales, L.R.A.M., G-.R.S.I!., Assistant Music
Adviser to the County.
Mr. Kelly said it was essential that all parents should take
a keen interest in the Plowden Report and help the authorities to
implement it. It entailed that some children would be staying at
school longer than at present for their own benefit, and the changeover
period would present certain difficulties which would require
parents' full co-operation. The holidays were coming, said Mr.
Kelly. All boys and girls were looking forward to them, but holidays
entailed aore work for parents. He gave them a recipe for a
happy holiday - "Do something extra for your mother every day".
In a felicitious little speech the Headmaster, Mr. L.W.Barker,
Dip.Ed. then invited parents to stay tahind, see childrens' work
and talk with class teachers. They also had the opportunity of
seeing for the last time the model of a Viking ship made by the
pupils, and scheduled to be burnt the following day in "Norse"
fashion.
As announced in the last number, on July 22nd an organ recital
was given by Mr. John Yfebster at All Saints Church, and it is seldom
that any village can have the pleasure of a recital by an organist
of such eminence. In 1965 John Webster gave up his appointment
as University organist at Oxford, to become organist of University
College, Oxford - the new organ of which he designed. He has given
recitals in this country, in G-ermany and Switzerland, and recently
has been playing at the English Bach Festival at Oxford.
The programme included works by Henry Furcell, G-irolmo Frescobaldi,
John Stanley, J. S. Bach and Max G-eger.
After the recital, a collection in aid of the Church Restoration
amounted to £18. 0. 6d. Thanks ere extended to Mr. John G-uest
for the introduction and for the arrar. ^enients.
CHURCJiJlEB
Three factors contributed to the success of the Pete at Luckings
Farn a-.. July 8th - the lovely grounds and accommodation placed
at the disposal of the Coiuaittoe by Mr and Mrs. E.He&rindley, the
fine weather and the enthusiasm of the helpers and subscribers,
and the Committee extends grateful thanks to Mr and Mrs ^rindley,
to the Clerk of the weather, to the stall holders, to the organises
of the side shows, to the Mothers Union who were responsible for
the teas, to all the other helpers, naned and unnamed, and to those
who so kindly sent donations or gifts in kind.
The Revd. W.L.Holder welcomed Mrs. Allan Campbell, who said
that Coleshill Church was a hundred years old, but whether as a
young daughter or as an aged mother of 700 years, like the Parish
Church of St. Mary's, there was no short cut to keeping them structurally
in order and decoratively beautiful. A Church had to be
inspected regularly for defects, decorated inside and out for beauty
and comfort and repaired when necessary. Mrs. Campbell iraplored
those present to spend liberally so that their well-sited Churfe
could be made and kept impeccable for its main purpose of providing
for the worshipping of God.
Mrs. Canpbell then declared the Fete open and signalised the
event by releasing a gas-filled balloon which, owing to the prevailing
wind, might easily reach the Continent. On behalf of the
Committee, Beryl Smith then presented a bouquet of summer flowers
to Mrs. Campbell.
It would be difficult to envisage a finer setting for the .' ,
Pi§te than Luckinga Farm. Most of the stalls and the ever popular
tombola - all richly laden (the result of months of toil, trouble
and touting) - were under cover, and numerous attractive sideshows
were attractively ranged tound a courtyard with a bed of gorgeous
roses in the centre.
In addition to the attractions mentioned in the last number
of this Newsletter, there was a splendid display of Church kneelers,
made and in the making, presented by Mrs. Long Brown and Mrs.Woolacott,
a demonstration of weaving by pupils of Coleshill School -
Jenny Creber, Margaret New, David Bowler, Paul Cropper and Robert
Griffiths; pony rides under the auspices of Mr and Mrs Curling;
pillow fighting under the direction of Mr. Raymond Pusey (this on
a slippery pole1.) and a nunber of attractions for juveniles arranged
by Mrs Houlton. Special mention must be made of the enormous
plastic blimp made by Stephen Sann to call attention to his spinner
It was unfortunate that the wind made such designs upon it.
An excellent programme of music was relayed throughout the afternoon
and at intervals the man with the golden voice, Mr. Woolacott,
announced the state of the market and urged people to part
with more shekels for the good of the cause. continued
The gross takings amounted to £304.15. 5d.. From this, soue
£15 will have to be deducted for oxpenses end so another record
has been achieved.
Stop Press Tags from the long-distar.ee balloons are still coming
in. At the time of wnting, LILLE is in the lead.
PROCEEDS
Donations
Teas
Cakes & Produce
Household
Needlework
Childrens' Toys
G-reen Fingers
Ice Cream
Milk
Sunday School
Balloons
Mystery Town
Goldfish
Roll-a-penny
Tombola
Doll Raffle
18. 3. 0
9. 2. 2
13.18. 0.
22.15. 3
37.19. 9
5.18. 9.
21. 5. 6
2.18. 9
12. 6.
6. 9. 7
7.10. 6
6. 8. 6
1. 9. 0
1. 4. 0
81.16. 0
3. 3. 6
c/f240.14 9
b/f 240.14. 9
Slippery Pole 5. 6
Mrs.Harrissons's raffle
11. 0. 6
Cake raffle 6. 14. 0
Bird Table 5. 0. 0
Pony rides 1.10. 5
Skittles 3. 5. 6
Smashing crockery 4. 3.10
Pick-a-tin 2.11. 6
Double ycur money 1, 3. 0
Spinner 2. 5. 3
Coconut Shies 5.13. 8
G-ate 12. 4. 6
Cai Park 2.19. 0
Further donations 5. 4. 0
G-RAND TOTAL 304.15. 5.
CHOIR AND SUimg SCHOOL OUTINGThe
Choir and Sunday School annual outing to Littlehampton
will be on Thursday, August 10th, the coach leaving All Saints
Church at 7.00a.m..
Anyone other than a member of the Choir or the Sunday
School interested in joining the party is asked to contact either
Mr. C. Saunders or Mrs. R. Pusey.
ROYAL SOUTH BUCjg__AORICjyLTURj.L ASSOCIATION
The 124th Ploughing match ani Agricultural Show will take
place at Ongar Hill Farm, Magpies Lana, Coleshill on Wednesday,
October 4th by permission of "Mr. 3.H. G-rinc'ley.
Ploughing will commence about 8.30a.m..
FORTH COMING- EVHMTS.
Thurs. Aug. 3 Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
Thurs 10 Choir & Sunday School annual outing
Thurs 17 Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
Thurs 31 Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
Sun Sept 3 Charity Cricket Hatch. Ladies v. Coleshill C.C.
Names to Mrs. Ruperti
Sat 9 Coleshill Horticultural Society.22nd Annual Show
Wed. Oct 4 Royal South Bucks Agricultural Association 124-th
Ploughing match and Agricultural Show
Thurs 5 Service in Westminster Abbey "Telling the World"
RUBBISH
People who wish to get rid of unwanted goods and chattels,
which are too bulky for collection by the regular service, will
be pleased to learn that the Anershan R.D.C. will accept then at
the Council Depot, London Road, (near the "Cartwheel") if arrangements
are made previously by telephoning the Depot at Little
Chalfont 24-25 or the Council Offices, Anershan 5&5 extension 11,
during office hours. •*"*«-—
The Council will arrange collection for a small charge if
a request is made by telephone to Amersham 565 ext. 11.
SERVICES
ALL SAINTS COLESHILL
Every Sunday
9.00a.m. Parish Communion
10.00a.m. Sunday School
2nd & 4th Sundays
6«00p.m. Evensong
THE IARISH CHURCH OF
ST. MARY, AMERSHAM
8.00a.m. Holy Communion
lO.OOa.n. Family Service
6.00p.a. Evensong
RECTOR: The Revd. Allan Canpbell. Tel. Amersham 1135
PRIEST-IN-CHARG-E: Revd. W.L. Holder, The Parsonage, Coleshill
Tel: Anersham 722
PRO-CHURCHWARDEN: C. Saunders, Chapel Cottage, Coleshill.
PRO-CHURCHWARDEN & HON. SECRETLY: N.N.I icholls, Orchard House
Coleshill Tel: Amersham 1834
HON. TREASURER: G-.T.Creber, Applecroft, Mesdowcot Lane,
Coleshill.Tel: Anersham 3350
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Published by All Saints Local Church Cornittee.
