ALL SAINTS1 GOLESHILL VILLAGE NEWSLETTER NO. j>2
June 1970
ONE of the most deadly ills that mankind is prone to is small-mindedness.
We all suffer from it. We see it on a local personal scale in unwarranted
interference with the rights of our neighbours, in trying to
stay in the swim socially, in the desire to have personal standing in
local affairs, in the fight to maintain one's own immediate amenities
rather than those of the community as a whole and in every attempt in
daily life to make mountains out of mole-hills. In this country in our
national life we see it in a political party manifesto which devotes no
more than a 15th of its space to affairs overseas, and also in the
philosophy of maximum personal aggrandisement and advantage rather than
of trying to further the Christian idea of a more compassionate society,
which is more just and merciful to its weaker members as well as to the
strong. And yet we know that in our hearts we condemn the concept of
'Little England1 and guess that the more small-minded we become the less
lovable we are.
God is always calling us to have a sense of perspective - to have a
broader view of ourselves, our families, our religion, our country, in '
fact of all creation both in space and time. In religion, which should
always be the primary area of man's concern - the mainspring of the
whole of his life, his thoughts, words and actions - this does not
mean taking the attitude that all religious views are of equal value
('one religion's as good as another') and that all you have to do is
be comprehensive (though the work of synthesis usually does have to be
done). The name of that especially modern heresy is religious indifferentism.
No, the Christian believes that truth is both absolute and
attainable, and we know from everyday experience that there are more
and also less accurate versions of the truth about anything. One of
the christiaris jobs is to grow out of half-truths and progress to the
fulness of truth - on the road to total union with Christ.
For the Christian to enlarge his perspective is to see the world with
God's eyes. This is not only to get ourselves and our own petty
concerns and ambitions in proper proportion, though it is indeed partly
that5 it is above all to look on the world with the eyes of love -
the intention with which it was created, is being upheld and being
brought to its final purpose.
J.S.N.
Stop Press Miss Heard of 3 Amber Cottages would welcome any saleable
objects for her Not-so-new stall at the church fete. Tel. Am.7153.
HOPE is a most important "but unfortunately much-neglected virtue.
The two great sins against hope are presumption and (jlespair.
THE CHURCH FETE
The Fete will be held on Saturday, 13 June, at Little Bowers, Magpie
Lane by the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Raymond Pusey. The proceeds
will go to church funds. The following includes a list of stallholders
who will be grateful for any gifts for their stalls. We hope
that everyone in the village will come along and bring their friends
to enjoy a happy afternoon. It is opened at 2.30 pm.
Admission I/-, Children 6d.
Broken Crockery Mr and Mrs Smith
Cakes Mrs Collier, Mrs J. Grayer, Mrs Hughes
Children's Games Mr S. Ware and helpers
Cocoanuts Mr L. Grayer
Fancy Dress Mrs S. Edwards
First Aid The Red Cross
The Gate Mr Adams, Mr Ovington,
Greenfingers Mr and Mrs Clifton, Miss Malyan, Mrs Woolacott
Household and needlework Mrs Aldridge, Mrs Baker, the Miss Bostons,
Mrs L. Grayer, Mrs Grindley, Mrs Harvey, Mrs Hollingsworth.
Ice-cream Mrs Ruperti
Music and public address system Mr Woolacott with the assistance
of Mr Hall.
Pony Rides Miss Sarah Pusey and helpers
Raffle Miss Williamson
Sweetg Mrs Davidson, Mrs Powell-Price
Teas The Mothers' Union with the help of Mrs Hall and Mrs Macbeth.
Tombola Miss As^rer, Mrs Gow, Mrs Kunzer, Mrs Ovington, Mr and Mrs
Young.
Toys Mrs Nicholls ITot-so-tTe^ Miss Heard
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
All Saints' Sunday School is fortunate in having two new senior
teachers to take over the work which Mrs Jean Pusey and her daughter
Lorna did for so long. Mrs Lawrence of 2 Chase Close and Mrs.Ferguson
of Bowers Cottage, Magpie Lane, both of whom have young children in
the Sunday School, have taken over the reins most capably and we are
grateful to them for giving their time and ability. The Pusey family
tradition is carried on by Margaret, who with Ann Stephanovic of
Meadowcot Lane, looks after the younger children.
ARCHBISHOP'S VISIT
The Archbishop of Canterbury is visiting our diocese this month and
will address a public meeting in Aylesbury on 10 June at the Grange
School at 8 pm. His Grace's subject is 'Towards Unity'
INVALIDS ;
Mr Sydney Moyes, the landlord of The Plough, V/inchmore Hill,
suffered a stroke recently and has had to rest. We very much hope ho
will be fully restored to health soon. Mrs Brackley of Little Heath,
Colcshill Lane, ,/inclonorc Hill, has gone to the Nuffield Orthopaedic
Hospital at Oxford for an operation to help her -arthritis. She will be
there for some weeks, !ve hope the operation will be a great success.
Mrs. Beryl Adams of Longfield who has had three operations within a yearis
now suffering from a painful condition of the nock and one arm which
prevents her from driving. Her neighbour, Mrs McLatchey has also got
a similar condition. lie hope that both will quickly recover. We are
glacl to say. that Miss Baxter is again able to walk about indoors, which
is a great relief to her after a long period of inaction.
WORLD TRAVELLERS
The delivery of Coleshill's morning milk was accompanied by wild
rumours of the whereabouts of Mr and Mrs Douglas Pusey during eight
days in May. It was known that they had not gone to Norway as they had
planned and some people were quite definite about their being in the
Sahara. Others were positively assured that they had flown to
Madagascar. We are glad for their sakes that they had only to go to
Malaga and that despite the mistake made by a clerk at the airport they '
found Spain as much to their liking as Norway.
UNTIDY
Another traveller who returned in May from a month's holiday in New
York was Mrs T/jhite of Lourdes, Barrack Hill. She went with her daughter
Jennifer to stay with relations whom she had not seen for many years.
Her comment when she returned was 'How beautifully untidy England is! '
She wasn't decrying Coleshill's chances for the Best Kept Village
competition in July, but only saying how lucky we are tc have a common
and twisting lanes to look at instead of concrete and giant motorways.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S J..G.M.
The officers and committee were re-elected at the Annual General
Meeting of the Horticultural Society on 15 May and plans were made for
the next show. The treasurer reported that although the- takings of the
1969 show were up by £2 on the previous year the show still made a loss
of £24 and he hoped that residents would help the Society's funds by
making a donation. This year's show has been arranged for Saturday,
12 September, and Mrs Jean Smith .of Wheatsheaf. Cottage, has agreed to
open it. It was suggested that the classes for this year should include
a section devoted to flower arrangements in which the flowers need not
be grown by the exhibitor, Tho officers agreed that provided sufficient
space conic! be found for it this new .section would attract fresh support..
Wo await the new schedule with interest.
MR RAYMOND PUSEY
We regret to report that Mr Raymond Pusey is still in Amersham
Hospital after more than a month's treatment there. It was very
disappointing for him and his family that when he was expecting to come
home he developed a further complication. We hope this will speedily
clear up and that he will be back at home soon. We are grateful to him
,and his wife for allowing the church fete to go on at Little Bowers.
MOTHERS' UNION
The Mothers' Union held their Annual General Meeting, followed by a
quiz, at The Parsonage on 21 May. All the members joined in thanking
Mrs Jessie Pusey for her work throughout the year as Enrolling Member and
were delighted that she has agreed to continue in her post. No one could
be more modest thaft Mrs Pusey but under her leadership the Mothers' Union
provides a happy and harmonious fellowship. Mrs Antosiewicz, the secretary,
was not able to be with us, but we are glad that she is now at homo
again after her operation and convalescence.
Mrs Collier of Orchard House, Winchrnore Hill, has resigned as treasurer
after many years of service. Now that she is the President of the W.I.
her time is very much occupied. The members expressed their gratitude
for all her work. Mrs Hollingsworth has kindly agreed to become the now
treasurer. It seems we are to lose one faithful member in Mrs Lewis who
hopes to move with her husband from Hill Meadow Cottage at the boginni;ig
of July to a bungalow in Newbury where they will be near their daughter.
They have lived in Coleshill for a long time and we -shall miss them a
great deal.
CAN YOU HELP?
The Mothers' Union are again providing the teas at the Church Fete but
as sone members who have been invaluable in the past cannot h ?lp this
year through illness or absence we should very much appreciate offers of
help in providing food, serving it, and washing up. Please ring Mrs
Pusey (An or sham 4-595) if you can help in any way.
MAY WEDDING
Miss Mary Prothero, the sister of Mr Prothero of Woodmist, Metdowcot
Lane, was married on Saturday 16 May, at All Saints'to Mr Andrew Hale
of Birmingham,, There was considerable suspense before the weddi.ig as
first Mr Prothero and then his son Hugh developed chicken-pox, bit all was
well on the day and the sun graced a happy wedding. The receptio i was
held at the Little Abbey Hotel, Great Missenden. \}Q wish the coujle
every blessing in their new home at Belbroughton, Worcestershire.
NEW BABY
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs L.R. Street of 18 Kill Meadow on th ;
birth of their daughter, Nicola Suzanne on 29 April. The baby, another
late arrival, is their second child. Her brother Po:uJ. is two.
VILLAGE HALL, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Presenting htr report at the Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall
on Tuesday the 21st April, Mrs Browne, the Hon. Secretary said that at the
start of the year, they were delighted to welcome Mrs Ovington as
Chairman and also three new members, Mr Rann, Mr Smith and later Mr
i'iountier. Unfortunately we also lost three Committee members, Mrs
Grindley, Mrs Harrisson and Mrs Gardner (Mrs Courage). We are indeed
grateful for their many years of service.
Activities Our money raising efforts consisted of a Jumble Sale, a
Hallowe'en Party, Whist and Bridge Drives, all successful and at least
three enjoyable. In addition there was the excellent dance organised by
Mr Mount ier.
Maintenance - Hall Windows, some broken through vandalism, have been
repaired or replaced and mortice locks fitted on toilet doors in the hope
that this may deter any future vandals.
The main item has of course been the floor, a constant source of worry
to members of the Committee. Enquiries were made through various channels
re a grant for renewal of the floor. Mr Adams assured the Committee that
complete renewal was unnecessary although some floor boards and joints
needed repairing. With great skill this was attended to by Mr Rann and
Mr Smith helped by Mr G. White and members of the Rann family, to whom
ijb are.ijost grateful.1- 'THen as'you^knou'we iad, a^very.plgas^nt^ surprise -v
the gift of an industrial machine for cleaning, scrubbing and polishing
from Mr Adams and Mr Rann, particularly welcome to those who have spent
hours trying to keep the floor clean. It is a very great improvement.
We have also to thank Mrs Gibbon How for a donation for parts bought for
the machine.
We have increased the rates for hiring the Hall to £/V per day, £4.10.0
with a licensed bar or 17/6 hourly which is very reasonable, and have
adopted a new set of conditions for hiring the Hall, revised by
Mr Woolacott.
Mrs Browne concluded by expressing gratitude to Mrs Ovington for help
during John's illness, taking work off her shoulders, and thanks to all
members of the Committee.
Before presenting the report for adoption, Mrs Ovingtcn from the Chair
said she had a few remarks to make. With Mr Browne's illness it had been
a difficult year for Mrs Browne but she answered every call which had
been made upon her. We are most grateful and are delighted to have
Mr Browne with us again. It would not be the Village Hall without them.
.Mrs Ovington thanked all the people who had done so much to help. You
know who they are. It makes one proud to be Chairman of such a Committee.
The report was then adopted.
accounts Mr Browne as Hon. Treasurer then presented his statement of*
accounts, shewing a satisfactory balance.
Committee faf Management Mrs Browne then read a list of representatives
nominated by organisations within the village to serve thereon. Parish
Council Mr Rann, Church Mrs Harris, W.I. Mrs Ovington, . Schaol Go^
vernorn • to- fie "advic d , Horticultural Society Mr Smith, Residents
Association - to be adviseu.. The following elected members were
prepared to serve again - Mr and Mrs Browne, Mrs Clifton, Mrs Harvey,
Mr Mcuntier, Mr Ovington, Mr Ruperti and Mr and Mrs tloolacott, and from
the Chair Mrs Ovington was happy to put forward the following names -
Mrs Morrison, Mrs Pomeroy and Mrs Young. These were duly elected and
it was agreed to ask if Mr Hall would serve,
Committee Meeting At a subsequent meeting of the Committee the
following officers were electeds
Chairman Mrs Ovington
Vice-chairman Mr Ruperti
Hon. Secretary Mrs Browne
Hon- Treasurer Mr Browne
Hon. Auditor Mr R,G. Stubbings.
It was agreed to call the next meeting of the Committee.on Tuesday
the 7th July at 8.15 pn.
INJURED BY GLASS
We are sorry tc hear that Mr A.L. Fox of Elm Gables had his hand cut
by falling glass last month. Kind neighbours rushed him to the
casualty department of Wycombe Hospital and he has had to hr.vo his arm
in a sling. Ve hope the cuts will be quickly healed.
MR E.G. BILBY
We regret to record the death of Mr E.G. Bilby of Pennin, Fagnall Lane,
Uinchmore Hill who had been ill for some time. His funeral was on
Friday, 8 May. Our sympathy is with his wife and family. May he rest
in peace.
OPEN EVENING AT THE SCHOOL.
The open evening and prize-giving at the school will be held on
Tuesday, 16 June at 7 pm. The children will have a holiday on 18 June
as the school will be used as i polling station.
ANONYMOUS GIFTS
We are grateful to the person who left copies of the Amersham Parish
Magazine in church in answer to last month1s appeal, and also to the
person who anonymously gave £1 towards the expense of the newsletter.
CANCER RESEARCH (from Miss Williams).
Nearly 3 Ibs. of,used postage-stamps have recently been sent in for
the above appeal. The value of thes.e stamps is approximately £2. Very
.many thanks and please go on saving the stamps from your letters
§§ PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON THE 18TH §§
REMOVALS
We have to say goodbye next month to Mr and Mrs Bill Greaves of
Larkins Greon who are moving to Chesham. The Miss Bostons will be
leaving Waller's.Oak in the middle of the month and will be staying
temporarily with friends and relatives until their new house is ready.
lie hope the interval will be a short one for them.
Miss Williams of The Old Parsonage has very kindly
consented to open
THE CHURCH FETE
on Saturday, 13 June
at Little Bowers, Magpie Lane at 2.30 p.m.
in place of Mr Norman Shelley who regrets he is
unable to cone,
Do come -.wet or fine - there'll be plenty to
enjoy for young and old. -
FORTHCOMING EVENTS . June ——————— ~~———
A (Thurs) Mobile Library «
'*'8 (Sun) The Bishop of Oxford at evensong at St. Mary's.
10 (Wed) . Visit of itrchbishop of Canterbury to Aylesbury.
11 (Thurs) VI.I. 'Majorca before the tourist1
13 (Sat) Church Fete. 2.30 p.m.
18 (Thurs) Polling Day - The Polling Station for Coleshill is
the Village School.
Mobile Library.
July
7 (Tues) Village Hall Committee Meeting, 8.15 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES
At the rector'.s wish, the only service at All Saints' , Coleshill
during the first, three weeks of June will he the 9 a.m. Eucharist
every Sunday, and at St Andrew's,Winchmore Hill the Eucharist at
10.30 a.m. on Sunday ]4 th June. There: will "be no evensong.
LAY OFFICBBS
We apologise for the fact that Mr Powell-Price's name has been left
off the list of All Saints! church officers in the last few newsletters,
as he is now one of our pro-churchwardens. The full list is
Pro-churchwardens" II.H. llicholls, Orchard House(tel.6734)
D. Powell-Price, Coleshill Lodge(tel.394? )
Treasurers E.G. Stubbings, Springfield, Tower Rd(4738)
- - - - "I e--;v,+ai Ohurch Committee.
