ALL SAINTS' VILLAGE NEWSLETTER No. 98
The Rector's Letter .:.- July 1979
My dear Friends,
When I am asked to write my letter for your News Sheet, it is usually
at the time of one of our great Church Festivals, but this time. iJLis a
Summer Newsletter.
First of all I would like to wish you all a happy holiday. Most people
try to go away for a short time during the months of July, August and
September, and I hope it will be possible for you to do so. However, if you
cannot go away I hope you will be able to rest, have some change from your
normal routine and go off on day visits,
Secondly I would like to suggest that when you are away from Coleshill
you will do some Church visiting. If you are staying away try and go to a
nearby Church to a Service, and see how it compares or differs from All Saints.
With the many changes in the liturgy over the last few years the Form of
Service may differ greatly. It may be the Prayer Book Service, 1662; it may
be Series 2 or Series 3 Holy Communion or you may find some local experiment
in being. However, listen and learn, it could be very interesting. If you
cannot go to a Service, pop into every Church you pass, of course first say
a prayer, then look round and take -note of all that is in it. Then when you
return to All Saints1, compare, and I think in many ways you will be so
pleased you are living at Coleshill.
I hope you will all be refreshed after your holiday.
Yours sincerely,
Allan Campbell.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
At All Sain-fes1: 14th October Harvest Festival
19th October (Friday) Harvest Supper ;
1st November 8 p.'m. Patronal Festival Service
All Saints' Day
At St. Mary's : 23rd September Harvest Festival
26th September (Wednesday) Harvest Supper
24th November Christmas Fayre
14th December (Friday) Bach Concert in Church
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HOLY MATRIMONY
On 4th May 1979, Mr Brian PUSEY, youngest,, s.on of Mr and Mrs Douglas Pusey
of Rushymede Cottage, Coleshili, to Miss Pamela LONGMAN, only daughter of
Mr and Mrs Peter Longman of Parkstone, Poole, Dorset.
IN MEMORI.AM ,. : . '
Mrs. Peggy Dipple. The sad news of Peggy's sudden death on Easter Sunday
morning came as a great shock to all her many friends in Coleshill. She ;
was much loved by all who knew her and in spite of ill-health in recent
years, which was borne with great courage and without complaint, she was
always ready to help with any activity in the village. She will be sadly
missed.
Mr Percy John Rogers died on 21st May'1979i aged 72. He was born on
31.12.16 at Thornbury Cottages, Coleshill, one of a family of seven children.
His first .job.;was at. Luckings Farm and he lived in the village all his life
apart from a brief.spell in his early married life. In spite of his long
illness he never, complained and had many friends in the village.
"Ernie" Steil died :on. 5th July 1979 after a long illness. Born in Poland,
he served in the Polish.Army and came to a local army camp when the war
ended. He married-Dorothy Street, a Coleshill girl, and they made their
home in Hill.Meadow, Coleshill. Our sympathy goes to Dorothy, his sons
and his daughter. ; ;:.
* *##*#*##*#•*•**"*•******# THANKS . • ;• . . . - : *
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* Many thanks to all..those who helped to make the Fete a success. *
* Additional helpers will, however, be most welcome for the Fete next year. *
* Volunteers are asked..-to send: their names and addresses to Mr PANTOW at *
* Waller's Oak with their preference (if any) as to how they would like to *
* help - with the stalls, the sideshows or general organisation. *
D.C.U.
Many thanks to Miss ATZEMA for"her kind contribution towards the
Village Newsletter. . . • '
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ALL SAINTS' CHURCH FLOWER FUND
Thanks to the kind invitation of Mrs A Panton and a sunny morning, a
successful and happy Coffee Morning was held at Waller's Oak on 16th May.
There were stalls, a competition, a raffle and "The Door", which raised
£44-52, and donations of £15»91° Expenses were £1«73» so a total of
£58.70 was raised in aid of all Saints' Church Flower Fund.
Many thanks to all our kind helpers and supporters.
S.B.
CONFIRMATION
On April 5th at 7.30 p.m. the Bishop of BucfcinghaiQ cam§.,to -All.-Saints*
Church, Coleshill, and held a Confirmation Service, the first to have
been taken there for about 15 years.'
Apart from the Service itself, which was a splendid one, there was a feeling
of real happiness and affection surrounding everybody there. It was the
keen wish of all the young candidates that they should be confirmed in
their own Church at Coleshill, and also the prayer (for many years) of
Miss May Williams that this might happen, and to everyone's delight she was
able to make the journey from Oxford to be present at the Service itself.
Our thanks are due to several people whose combined efforts made it all
possible: The Rector of St. Mary*s Amersham; Mr Alastair Panton; the
Pro-Wardens, and, of course, the Bishop himself who made a special effort
to come and give us the Service here. We also offer a big Thank—you'
to Mr Hicken, who turned up in the village every Wednesday during the
winter - and almost always in a snow storm - in order to take the
Confirmation classes and who joined us on the day itself with Mrs Hicken
to sing in the choir.
The twelve candidates confirmed were: Eileen Davis, Beryl Smith, Rachel Wege,
Jane Swerling Joanna Swerling, Anna Horsbrugh-Porter, Michele Haubner,
Lois Plumridge, Ruth Jerram, Miranda Menist, Paul Stubbings and another
candidate from Slough. They must all have felt greatly supported with the
Church so full of their relations and friends as well as many from Coleshill
itself.
After the Service there was a real family gathering at the Village Hall
where Mrs Coales and members of the Mothers* Union had prepared a delicious
supper plus a cake with the candidates* names in icing on it. Here everyone
was able to meet and talk to the Bishop and also to each other and it was
a happy ending to the evening. We will not forget April 5±h 1979? and our
prayers and good wishes go to all our young friends who were confirmed on
this day.
D.F.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH COMMITTEE
At the March meeting of the Coleshill Church Committee the Rector reported
that Mrs Joan Dryden had generously donated a legacy to be expended on the
adornment of All Saints* Church. A small sub-committee was appointed to
consider the purchase of an Altar frontal, but when this committee met in
the Church they took the view that the Church was well supplied with
frontals and what was really needed was the replacement of the coconut
matting up the aisle by a carpet and this was further investigated and
samples obtained.
At the meeting on 18th June the Committee unanimously approved the action
of the sub-committee, feeling that Joan Dryden would have approved of
their decision, and a carpet has been ordered.
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VILLAGE FETE - 9th June 1979
We were again able to hold the Pete in Wheelerfs Orchard "by permission
of Mrs. Heirnann. The weather, in a year that hac so far been generally cold,
wet, or both, relented and was. ideal,
The official opening was preceded by a presentation by the Rector on behalf
of the Church Committee and many friends to Mr. Nicholls of a water colour
painting, of atColGshill view by Mrs. Joy Brand. This presentation was made
in appreciation of the many years faithful service'by'Mr,, Nicholls as
secretary and Pro-Warden of All Saints' Church, It was felt that the Pete,
which in the past has owed so'-much to ihe organisation and labour of
Mr. Nicholls, was an appropriate occasion to make this presentation to mark
his much regretted departure from the district. Mrs. Nicholls was then able
to declare the Pete open with a commendably brief exhortation to "get spendi:
Although the attendance was somewhat smaller than last year .the receipts
again increased to £777» Expenses inevitably increased this year, but
we were fortunate in getting a contribution towards hire and insurance of
the marquee from an evening function ;and received £4'5«'7Q for "Sponsored
Dogs" in the Dog; Handlers- display kindly organised •'by'Mrs. P.. Emblow.
Many thanks are due to Mrs, .Ovington as Pete Organiser, .to Messrs.1 Nicholls,
Swerling and Urry for site organisation, to Mr. Woola.cott for the equipment
and vocal expertise on the public address system, to the Mothers* Union
for the delicious tea, to Pauline Griffiths for providing the electricity
supply, and to the hard, working stall holders and outdoor event organisers
who ensured the financial su'ccess* of what-'was" by general agreement a very
. enjoyable afternoon. . ' - - : •-'•••
O O 0 O
Gate . . .
Tombola .
Raffle . .
Household
Green Fingers . . . .' * .
Calces .. o ...... o
Toys ...........
Sweets ........ o .
Teas ... o ..... i .
Books ...... o ...
Magpie Club 10p Stall . ,
Dog Handlers/Sponsored Dogs
Carried Forward
o o o o
£ 3T. 95' Brought Forward
115.00 Bowling . . o
53.90 Coconut Shy . . . . < , ,
133 = 28 Frizbee. . ..- •» .- v* •
•102.25 : Broken China . . ". . "'. .
43o36 Pony Rides . . . . .. » .
35.40 Coin Throwing . . . . .
35= 60 Slippery Pole .....
23.80 Darts . . . . . . . .
12.20 Fancy Dress ......
13.90 Ices ,«' .... .. :. . , «,
45«70 Donations . , '. . . . .
£652.34 TOTAL
£652.34
27=19
22.66
- 1-0.26
9=14
11.42
5=23
2.25
6.15
0.40
5.00
25.00
£777.04
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THE PARSONAGE, COLESHILL
Following the recommendation of the All Saints' Church Committee, as reported
in the last Newsletter, the necessary approvals having "been obtained, the
property was sold Toy auction on 18th May 1979 for £65,500 and the sale
subsequently completed.
The capital sum arising from the sale has been invested. The interest on this
investment will be payable to the P.C.C. of Amershaia with Coleshill, to be
expended on the maintenance, reinstatement and improvement of All Saints'
Church, Coleshill, and any interest not so expended to be added to the
capital sum to meet the contingency of the purchase of accommodation if
needed for any person to. be appointed in the future to perform pastoral duties
in Coleshill.
This transaction will enable long neglected maintenance and improvement to
our Church to be carried out, and as Treasurer I should perhaps point out
that it does not mean that the money can be expended on what may be termed
our general housekeeping, such as lighting, heating, etc, and for this we
shall still depend on the generosity of our parishioners through Covenants,
P.W.O., collections and donations, though the anxiety of heavy maintenance
payments has hopefully been removed.
Regretfully the present shortage of clergy would make it appear unlikely
that the need to provide fresh accommodation will arise for some time to come.
A.M.V.P.
PARISH COUNCIL. There is one allotment to let at a rental of £1.00 per year.
Please contact Mr S Ware, Littlelands, COLESHILL,---—-•'-••
COLESHILL FIRST SCHOOL
The Annual Whist Drive was held in the school on Thursday, 22nd March, and
was a great success. A total of £32 was raised for school funds. It was
a very happy occasion with delicious refreshments and many prizes generously
given by the Parents and Friends* Group,
If gardens in Coleshill bloom even more brightly, than usual next year,
it could well be the result of sales at the Plant Stall when the Parents
and Friends' Group of Coleshill First School had their Coffee Morning in
May. As well as plants, business was brisk with the Raffle and on the
Books, Calces and Bring & Buy Stalls, Refreshments were enjoyed and many
people watched the sponsored events in the playground presided over by a
posse of parents. ......_... . .' .-.— ••-• •-•-•••• •
Efforts were handsomely rewarded when over £200 was raised to pay the
balance owing for a spirit duplicator and to.provide extras for the
greenhouse. - • jj.i.i. jj.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
A very pleasant evening was spent on 20th April when Coleshill W.I, invited
Miss Jean Archer to give a talk with slides on.the History of Old Amersham
& Coleshill. Refreshments were served at the end of the evening. This
successful evening was very well attended and was in aid of the Village Hall
Restoration Fund. K H.C.
THE COLESHILL CLUB
At the April meeting of the Coleshill Club Mrs Harvey gave a fascinating talk
about her trip last winter to Australia, She told us how, in spite of feeling
a little anxious at going half across the world by herself, she found everybody
so helpful and the flight so easy that she had no fears rfor the return
trip. Mrs. Harvey also brought some lovely postcards and photos of .the places
she had ^visited and we all enjoyed hef talk enormously and almost .felt, as if
:we had been there! Competitions and games came after tea and Mrs Harvey
drew the lucky numbers of the Raffle for us. : .
In May Mrs Pat Emblow gave us another of her popular demonstrations in cake
icing, this time showing among other things her famous Dougal, brown fur,
beady eyes, pink tongue and all, done most cleverly in icing, and afterwards
the cakes and Dougals (all six of these) became coveted prizes in the
Raffle. , . .
In June the Vicar of Little Missenden came and showed us some more slides
of the Holy Land which he has visited many times, and it is always
interesting to hear him talk about all these places.
On 9"th July, 20 of our members have been invited to the Golden Link Club
at Great Kingshill for a concert and tea, and we hope 20 of their members
will come to our Garden Party on 20th July, which will be held at Grove
Mill again, by kindness of Mrs Coales.
D.P.
MAGPIE CLUB
The Easter holidays were very short so that all our activities were crammed
into one week!
We started off with an Easter Tea Party for the under 10's at the school.
This was well attended. We had an Easter Bonnet competition which was
very difficult for the judge (Kathy Monk;, .who also kindly played the
piano for our games). She finally decided .that the prizes should go to
Amanda Valentine and Emma Ferris.
On another day we played "Games in the Wood" and had a picnic lunch.
We. finally rounded off the week with a disco; for the older children. Once
again the Octave Disco came, along, and a good time was. had by all.
.... . • D.M.S.
COLESHILL CRICKET CLUB
The 1979 season started with very unseasonal weather, but-only two matches
were cancelled due to rain. We are pleased to welcome several new young
members into the Club. The Vice-Presidents have again supported us with
their donations and we thank them for their continued generosity.
We have started to work on the first stage of the pavilion extension",""bill; need
more funds before the work can be completed. We hope to have another coffee
morning soon and shall be apple-picking again in October.
A team list is on the village notice—board and we welcome'.support from the
people of Coleshill. , M.E.T. "•
HILARITY
I find, from ray 1979 Dictionary, this means NOISILY MERRY and, how better
to describe the HAPPY HOURS in the Village Hall on the evening of May 19th
last., - . i •
Included in this HILARITY was a delicious repast, complete with wine,
served by Beauteous Maidens, on tables exquisitely decorated with Flower
Arrangements by Diana Maynard.. During the evening two short amusing plays
were enacted by the Coleshill Village Drama Group and produced by
Stephen Hitchin.,
The thought and organisation behind this very, very successful PARTY was
entirely due to the combined efforts of Daphne Farmer and Marcia Parkes
and the entire proceeds of £220 will help to swell the Fund for the
restoration of our VILLAGE HALLo
Congratulationso
ANON
N.S.PoC.C.
On the 5"th June, the Coleshill Branch of the N.SoP.C.C. held a Flower
Demonstration in the Village Hallo Over 170 people came and enjoyed
listening once again to .Mr .Fred..Wilkinso.n .and.watched him create
artistic arrangements with flowers which he had picked that morning from
the gardens at Winkfield.- As a result of his advice and with the many
•tips' he gave us I hope we shall all have less problems with our own
Flower decorations„
I would like to thank everyone who gave us such generous support '-
When all expenses are paid we hope we shall be able to send a cheque :'
for £300 to the Society.
" G.M.B.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY A.G.M. - 14th May 1979
After the usual minutes and reports, the meeting faced the very difficult task
of finding somebody to take over the job of Secretary from Mrs. Di Hesfordo
It was finally decided that, apart from somebody needed to take minutes,
book speakers, coaches etc., the running of the Annual Show is such a mammoth
task in itself that a separate secretary is needed to co-ordinate the various
duties required to ensure its smooth running. Eventually Miss Anne Kempster
was duly elected to act as Society Secretary, with the new post of Show
Secretary being filled by Mrs, Hesford.
The schedule for the Show this year was up—dated and a coach trip to Hampton
Court Palace was organised to take place on Saturday, 30th June The Spring
Social was declared a success financially, fulfilling its function of
clearing the debts of the Annual Show,, Suggestions were put forward for a
fund raising event to support,the Village- Hall Repair Fund, further details
of which will be discussed at the next committee meeting and reported upon
later. .
There being no other business, our Chairman, Mr. Ewart Smith, declared the
meeting closed.
Committee: Chairman - Mr. E. Smith
Treasurer - Mr. E. Post
Secretary — Miss A Kempster
Show Secretary - Mrs, Do Hesford
Members: Mrs. J, Ferguson, Mr. G. Griffiths, Mrs. E. Harvey,
Mrs. L. Haubner, Mr. G. Plumridge, Mrs. E. Stevens.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING SOCIAL - 1.Tth May 1979
Most .people would think that Mr. V. Scott, head gardener, photographer,
travel agent and botanist,' leads an interesting life already. Sometimes
though he feels the need for some exercise and to get away from it all.
A recent jaunt took him to Nepal where he went for a walk - through the
Himalayas! The range is shaped like a fish skeleton, a central column
with "bones" of mountains leading off each side, so the walk proved to
have more than the normal little ups and downs„ Neighbouring villages may
only be half a mile apart, but to borrow a cup of sugar could mean walking
30,000 feet down the side of one mountain and 4-0,000 feet up the next.
The nearest water may well have to be carried from two miles away - daily!
But for the people living there the beautiful scenery probably makes it
all worthwhile.
Mr. Scott's 100 beautiful slides showed us plants and wildlife of
incredible colours and variety, the crowning glory of which must have
been the rhodendrons, some of which grow to a height of 80 feet. The
snow—capped mountains showed these off to perfection. Though 20 miles
away, you almost felt as if you could reach out and touch the great Annapurna.
In describing this, as well as the people, temples and flora and fauna.
Mr. Scott was vivid and interesting and we were all sorry to hear that
after all that walking the treat of a hotel bed on the last 2 nights of
his 3 week trip gave him his only problem ... the water for the ice in his
drinks was not boiled and gave him dysentry from which it took him ten
months to recover. D.Ho
COLESHILL VILLAGE HOP 1979
There have been "mutterings" for several years about doing something in the
evening in the marquee after the Fete,,
After some deliberation, 7 of us - backed by our husbands - got together
to arrange something. With slight fear and trepidation we booked The
Octave Disco, advertising the event as a "Village Hop", and hoped for the
besto Luckily things went well - a fine evening after days of rain — a
great number of the village wanted a night out = The result was a great
success, thoroughly enjoyed by all, and a profit of £56°
We have invested this in a Village Amenity Fund Account, the purpose of
which is eventually to buy something from which all the village will derive
benefit,, The accounts are as follows:
INCOME Takings £148*45
Less Expenses
Disco £40,00
Hire of Marquee 10.00
Insurance 15°00
Food 9«60
Cokes & Squash 11 ,,68
Sundries 2,48
Gifts to Heimann and
Griffiths ___3-_6_9 92o45
Surplus of Income over Expenditure £56.00
. Represented.by Share Account Balance with Abbey
National. Building Society at 30th June 1979^ £56.00
CHRISTIAN AID
On one of the most beautiful and hottest days of the year, 13th May, a
sponsored walk took place„ Starting at the Water Tower, John Chenevix-Trench
conducted us on a ten mile trek round the boundary of Coleshill, pointing
out many places of historical interest„
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon tremendously; and many grateful thanks
must be given to -the Stewards, Sydney Clifton; Christopher Panton;
Ernest Post; and Reg Woolacott; also to Mr,, & Mrs,, R. Farmer and Mrs,, K* Monk
for running the refreshments so successfullyo
Once more it was brought home to us how grateful we should be to live amid
such beautiful surroundings and with so many blessings. The sum of £338
will go with our best wishes towards helping others less fortunate„
P.O.
CpJoBSHILL RESIDMTS^ ASSOCIATION A. G.M.^ ~__Ja±_ Maj_J_97g
The meeting was held in the Village Hall on 1st May and more than 60 people attended.,
^3^_^j4^.a^Ls^.jJ^SP^Ij.; ... -••••• ..-—-. . . . - . . - • • •
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the A.GoM. I offer a special welcome
to Mr. Chenevix—Trench who, when the business of the meeting is over, will
speak about "Old Houseu in Coleshill.". We thank him for his kindness and look
forward to hearing more about our village.
Mrs,, Stevens, who was Secretary of the Association from its beginning until
this year, is sorry not to be here tonight,, She is in hospital and I knoitf
it will be the xirish of everyone that I send her greetings from us all- Her
work throughout the last twenty years has been invaluable, and, as we sadly
accept her resignation from the Committee, we record our gratitude for all
that she has done.
Mro Clifton sent his apologies. He has been a member from the earliest days
of the Association and this is the first A»GoM0 he has had to miss.
During the year we have continued to work on the problems of gipsies, lorries
and footpaths. Complaints are often made about lorries..;. The only way to cope
with these is to make a note of those which go through the village,, If you
see a very heavy lorry, please write down the date, time, and identification
or number and give it to a Committee member,,
We are glad to see that Coleshill House has been brought into use and is attractive„
We protested against the proposed development of the Cedar Field and of the
land opposite the Magpies. These schemes were dropped,, All other application
plans for building have boan carefully studied.
The village has failed to..r.egain the title of "Tidiest Village". We ask for
everyone's help in removing litter, especially that which comes from the use
of the Village .Hallo..
We had a talk from Mr. Amsdon of the Chiltern Society about.the Open Air
Museum at Chalfont St. Peter. We thank all who supported this and helped us
to send a donation.
In conclusion 1 thank Mrs. Stevens for her continued help and guidance!
Mrs. Stafford Alien fcr her generosity in becoming Secretary; Mr. Dening
for dealing with the work whon we h'id no. Secretary; Mr. Post for looking
after our finances. I thaii". all. members, of tha Committee, with a special word
of thanks to Mr. Troughton who has resigned after many years of '-service.
The Officers and Committee n^ibers were re-elected to serve for another year.
In the open discussion the question of Cycle Rallies was raised. The lack of
litter from these was commended. It was agreed that an effort be made to find
our the dates on which the rallies ware to be held.
Mr. Chenevix-Trench then gave a most interesting talk on some of the old houses
in Coleshill and illustrated this with slides showing plans of the buildings.
Great appreciation ol his kindness, was expressed by everyone.
Committee: Chairman: Miss M.K. Stone. Vice Chairman: Mr. AoM.V. Panton
Secretary; Mrs. Stafford Alien Treasurer: Mru E.A» Post
Members: Mr. S.Co Clifton; Mr. D. Curling? Mr. J.M. Dening;
Mrs. Fox; Mrsc Heimann; Mrs. Kunzers Mr. G.S. Plumridge;
Mr. D, Ruperti; Mr. P.A. Williams,
1st Coleshill^ .Guide .Company
Lately we have increased in number. Hannah Roberts, Julie Ellis and Alexandra
Hesford were enrolled, appropriately, in the garden at Grove Mill, where Guiding
was started in Coleshill by Miss Ruth Howard.
Mrs. Wege kindly tested Elaine Timms, Lois Plumridge, Michele Haubner, Susan Williams,
Tracey Feather, Susanna Davis, Clare Wilson, Catherine Menist and Miranda Menist
for Home Nursing - everyone passed their test. Julie Smith, Clare Wilson, Elaine
Timms gained Collectors badgest; Paula Mead - Country Dancer, Zoe Horsbrugh-Poster -
Minstrel and Miranda Menist - Photographer. Eight Point badgest, our most important
yearly progress badges-., were gained by Zoe Horsbrugh-Porter, Tracey Feather,
Clare Wilson and Kirn Ferguson for their 1st year and 2nd year by Lois Plumridge,
Michele Haubner and Miranda Menist,
Captain entertained another Contact party in the Mill. The Commissioner has given
us camp training and we have practiced sports and cooked in the woods. On 23rd June
the Guides ran a very successful small fete at Grove Mill to support the Coleshill
cot in Magila, as their effort for the International Year of the Child. They
were particularly well supported by the Coleshill Club members, for which many
thanks, which also go to everyone who came to the fete. £30.48 was sent to Magila
as a result. In June we were given a pitch at the Chiltern Society Steam Rally,
plus two splendid posters of Captain and Mr. Bolton driving Black Jack, for a
competition to guess the numbers of hours Black Jack worked on belt threshing
during 51 years of work. Many thanks to Mr, E. and A. Bolton for initiating
this kind action.
Babs Wood, our Assistant Guider, left us in May after a short spell with the
Companyo So we are again in need of an Assistant Guider, someone who is prepared
to participate fully and preferably likes camping.
H.J.M.C.
1st Coleshi^ll^_A13y Saints, jrpwnie,.J3uide JPack
We have been keeping fit, and as a result 10 Brownies have gained their Agility
badges: Vanessa Seymour, Lucy Hatch, Amanda Lee, Donna Denham, Victoria Hesford,
Ruth Bayley, Rachel Willianis, Emma Norcliffe, Sails'- Milnes and Kate Lee.
Roadway badges have been gained by Vanessa Seymour, Lucy Hatch, Nicola Haubner,
Donna Denham, Victoria Hesford, Sarah Holland and Ruth Bayley. Footpath by
Sally Milnes, Kate Lee, Amanda Valentine, Louise Wyatt and Venetia Hawkes.
Alexandra Hesford gained her Highway before moving on to Guides.
Our Journey work has been much improved by the help of our Young Leader,
Beryl Smith, who has gained her YL White bar. Beryl leaves at the end of
the term as she is going to College. We shall miss her, our thanks and best
wishes go with her and hope that one day she will be back with us.
Brownie Revels took place at Grove Mill with some Brownies turning themselves
into colourful gipsies and others as quite fierce looking pirates.
Claire Bagehot, whose Grandfather built Windmill House, joined us this term.
H.J.M.C.
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The Vice-Chairman opened the meeting by saying it had been a little difficult •
without.oour Chairman, Mr, Hall,'"but hoped that by the time he reiurns some progress
will.stove been made in his absence with regard to the Hall. We now have a new -
secretary, Mrs. Fairchild, who was warmly welcomed and much appreciated.
:Mr.s«; Harris has handled over 60 bookings during the course of the year, a primary
source of income on which we depend, and we thank her very much for her good work.
A new lease has been drawn up and the committee are pleased with the outcome. .
Thanks are also due to MrSo Swerling and the Magpie Club for the splendid work they
did redecorating the kitchen in the Village Hallo
The Repair Fund for the Village Fall was going welland we should like to extend our
thanks to the following organisations and anonymous donors for their contributions;
Magpie Club „ , „ < , < , „ , . .' „• . „ , £22,43 .
Guides & Brownies .- .. . . „ . . .". , £60.75
Coleshill Cricket Club , , 0 0 = 0 0 . £43=25
"Over 60'* Club . . • . • . „ • . . „ . . . . . . £50.00
" Mothers'* Union . , o ..• ,, •. . , . „ . . £14 24
Bridge Drive . . . . . I - . - . . . . . . . £80000
Women1's Institute o . •.,' .. . . .". .• . £70.00
.Drama Groxip . . . .• .' -. . . . . .-'.•,- £220.00 / .
Anonymous donations : .••, .,..•..'. £200,00 . : ' ;
£760^7
The Parish Council has generously .donated.£900, £450 of which has been^already ;
gratefully received.
The Raffle run by the Village Hall Committee made approximately £200 — exact sum
not known when going to press,
Our gratitude is also bestowed on Mr, Woolacott,'Vice-Chairmanj for stepping into
the .breach during Mr, Hall's -r.bsence and making such a good job of it. .
The .Trustees and Management Committee :for. the year are: : ,-•..
Trustees — Mr. J,, /.dani3 . . . . • - • • • ; ; . ; • .
I'4r, J, Harrisson . . . . ; , . • :
•Mr. D. Rv,por-i;i "'.'."•. . . . . , . • . , • . . • ' •
Management Committoe: Ghaiiman Mr, D.M»M. Hall
Yico, Chairman. ' Mr. R.J. Woolacott ,
Hoiio Treasurer Mr, S.C. Clifton
.Hon.. Secretary Mrs, S0 Pairchild
Auditor .. .Mr. R.G, Stubbings
Members -Mrs. Clifton,'Mrs. Coales, Mrs, Harris, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Ovington,
Mrs. Pai-lces, Miss Stone-,: :.Mrs. Swerling, Mrs. Tilson, Mrs, Valentin^
Mrs. Woo?.acott, Mr. Rann and 1'ir. E. Smith.
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VILLAGE HALL RESTORATION FUND
There are some I know who have expressed concern as to what is happening to the
sums of money that have been donated by various groups and extremely generous
individuals for the restoration of the Village Hallo
Elsewhere in this edition of the Newsletter these sums have been listed but the
purpose of my writing is to reassure all concerned that none of this money is or
will be frittered away.,
At the moment it is all invested and earning an interest return in excess of the
current rate of inflation, thereby retaining its full value. The sum so far accrued
is not yet quite sufficient to permit work to commence on the next operation; but
this apartj negotiations will soon commence with the Local Authoritiess other than
the Coleshill Parish Councils to whom we are most grateful for the grant they have
'oted and part paid to help us in a substantial way,,
After all, we are only seeking for a small part of the Coleshill Ratepayers' money
to be refunded as it were for the benefit of the Village Hall, which means so much
to so many of us.
VJJjLAQE, HALL .COMECTBB s
RESULT OF RAMLE DRAW HELD IN COLESHILL VILLAGE HALL ON3KD JULY,, 1979
Prize Ho, of
Ticket Name of Holder
1st: 1 MODEL TRACTION ENGINE
2nd: Dinner for 2 at Vincent's Restaurant A. 054-8
3rd: Set of 12 Hock Glasses Ac2493
th: 1 Bottle of Whisky
5th: 1 Beach Bag
6th: 1 Bottle of Pomagne
7th: 1 Box Chocolates
8th: 1 Thermos Flask
9th: 1 Folding Chair
10th: 1 Box x 100 Teebags
AO1418 Mr. & Mrs. O'Donoghue,
26 Malta Rds London E,10
Mr. Body (01-864-5119
Mr. Jo Boughton,
69 Amersham Road,
Little Chalfont. (2480)
A.,2895 Mr. Morris (01-757-1084)
Ao0757 Mrs. Swerling (Am 6414)
A.2449 - Mr. Allinder,
33 Ledborough Lane,
Beaconsfieldo
Ac2253 Mr. D. Summersby,
(Amersham 5391
A.2272 Mrs'. Farmer (Am 5369)
A»0596 Mr, Dibale,
(Ashington 892559
Bo0138 Mr. German
(Chorleywood 3044)
—FO—R—T—HC_O_M«IN_G— _EV_E_N_TS. (
Wed 1st Aug W.Ie entertain Deaf &, Dumb Club from Acton
Sat 1st Set Horticultural Show
Jumble Sale, Village Hall, 7 p°m°
Harvest Festival
Harvest Supper < - . . - •
Mobile Library: August 2nd, 16th, 30th
September 13th, 27th
October 11th, 25th ,
Pri. 5th Octt
Sun 14th Oct
Pri 19th Oct
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J U M B L E S A L E
The annual Jumble Sale in aid of the. Village Hall will be held ..on
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^ . - • • FRIDAY, 5th OCTOBER at 7 p.m., ' ^
*. - The Hall-will be open on Thursday, October 4th'from'2.00 - 8»30 p.m.. *
for receiving your cast off treasures!
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VILLAGE HALL
The Village Hall desperately needs someone to keep it clean. Is there
anyone in the village who would, for a small stipend, be prepared to
take on this not very onerous task for, of course, the benefit of all
concerned?
Any offers will be greatly appreciated.
Please contact: Mrs,, So FAIRCHILD, Honorary Secretary,
Coleshill Village Hall Management Committee
Thatch Cottage
Magpie Lane
Coleshill. Tel. No. AMERSHAM 7177
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