ALL SAINTS.1 GOLESHILL VILLAGE NEWSLETTER No. J57-
November 1970.
Si6. ^§£tprj_s. Letter
My dear Friends,
Again on the 3th November we observe yet another day of Remembrance
and again we halt, and think, and remember. Although time passes and
countless new generations arc born, on this day -• if we forget at other
times - we remember we owe a debt. A price has been paid for an
intangible tiling we continue to inherit. I hope the time will never
come when we cease to think of those who have given us what we have,
and made us what we are. It is, indeed, true that we are not our own,
for we have been bought with s. price, but that price is the Cross on
which our Lord died for us, and also the battlefield - home or abroad -
where our kith and kin gave their lives for our freedom.
I hope this prayer may be of use and help many of you;-
"A prayer of Remembrance and for Peace".
Almighty and everlasting God, as we recall the tragedy and triumph
the misery and the heroism of war
And keep honoured and inviolate the memorials of the dead
1,'e thank thee for their courage and devotion.
May their memory inspire us who cherish it
To live for and hold dear all good tilings
That they defended and hoped to make sure.
0 God of whom it is written
"He woundeth and his hands make whole"
Look in love on parents, widows, lovers, friends
In whose hearts dear memories are still alive
and private pride and sorrow
Let no agony or ache break or master their spirit,
Grant them a reverent and consoling expectation of"the
consummation of thy purpose of good.
In which every sacrifice shall be justified, and all tears be dried
In the company of the redeemed,
In the felicity of thine everlasting kingdom.
Hoar our intercession
For those broken in mind or body or estate,
Still bearing the mark of suffering
Move us to pay the debt we owe to those
Uhose sacrifice was beyond the common measure.
Hear our vows, who returned or never went,
That we will seek our harvest for mankind,
the seed sown in blood and tears.
Grant us a vision of high and hopeful things
that we may do together
Give us the diligence and sincerity needed
To make fine ideas and dreams realities,
Purge our minds from foolish arrogance,
Our hearts from ruthlessness and hate.
Enable men to discern the pattern of that which
thou dost will and sanction,
And so make peace holy and glorious
And to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Shall be praise for evermore.
/men.
If you grew up during the last war or were born when it was
all over, remember you have inherited everyting from it. Don't
despise the sacrifices that were made for you. Remember and be
thankful, then do something about it.
lours sincerely,
Allan Campbell.
Rector.
REMEMBRANCE DAY - 8th November. IgTO.
Services
9 a.n. at uinchmore Hill, Holy Communion
10.50 at All Saints, Service at Var Menorial
11.10 " " Holy Communion.
MEMORIAL TO THE LATE CYRIL SAUNDERS
It is intended to raise funds for a memorial to the late
Cyril Saunders who did so much for the Church and your attention
is directed to the enclosed appeal which it is hoped to include
in this number.
IN MEMORIUM - GORDON JACK BROWNE
With very deep regret the death is recorded of Gordon Jack
Browne on the l^th October 1970 after a prolonged illness which he
had borne with great fortitude.
He came to Coleshill in April 1944 and moved to Amersham in
1964, During the war he served with the Royal Artillery and saw
service in France, Germany and Belgium.
In 1961 he was elected as Hon. Treasurer to the Village Hall
when Mrs. Browne became Hon. Secretary, and that started a session
of outstanding service. To this generation the name of John
Browne is linked locally with the Village Hall and it was not until
he became ill that we realised all he had done. Between meetings
he came up regularly and looked round to see if everything was in
order, and most probably it was not. On his own accord,he put things
right, he scrubbed the floors and kept the surrounds tidy. It was
a fight to get any repairs done outside which John thought he could
do himself.
To Mrs. Browne, her sons and daughter, we extend our profound
sympathy.
RECITAL bv. JOHN STUART ANDERSON
The beautiful Parish Church of St. Mary1s was a perfect setting
for the recital given by John Stuart Andersen on his return visit to
Amersham on the 16th October.
Again Mr. Anderson showed what magic he could inspire by the spoken
word and action. Nothing was exaggerated. He used his hands with
great effect and from time to time altered slightly the style of the
gown which he was wearing, but there was the minimum of movement. . The
pictures which he conjured up became vivid in our eyes.
The first part of the programme was devoted to a sequence of wellknown
extracts from the Old and New Testaments and perhaps if as we
hope Mr. Anderson visits us again he will include headings as he has
done for the second part of his programme "Tyndale".
William Tyndale is famous for the translation of the Bible into
English, which in spite of difficulties he .completed the translation
of the New Testament at Worms round about 1522. This aroused opposition
from the Church who wanted the Bible in Latin to be confined to the
few and not to the many, and he was denounced and ultimately martyred.
Mr. Anderson used a series of sharp broad sketches to convey an
impression rather than a detailed portrait of Tyndale1s career,
concluding with the words "Lord, open the King of England's eyes"
which he is alleged to have said when led to the stake.
ROYAL SOUTH BUCKS AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION;
The 127th Ploughing match and Show of the Association was held at the
Hall Barn Estate, Beaconsfield, on Wednesday, 7th October, and, favoured
by a perfect Autumn day, drew a large attendance.
Several farmers from the Amershara district and their employees entered
for various of the Challenge Cups and competitions and were awarded the
following prizesi-
The Slough Observer Challenge Plate for the best
cultivated farm E.H. Grindley
The B.C.C.M. Challenge Cup for the best dairy
herd over 50 cows 2nd E.H. Grindley
Grassland competition.for the best managed ley. 3rd G.O. Swerling
Spring barley for the best four acres. 2nd R.J. Higgs
Kale for the best two acrew 3rd \v. Jarvis.
Ploughmen;
Class 1 Section 3 for tractor drawn, three or more furrow ploughs
13 entries 3rd Hugh Jamieson
Her Majesty the Queen contributes to the prizes in this class.
Special prize awarded to the ploughman who makes the best shallow finish.
20 entries Winner Hugh Jamieson
There were also competitions for pigs, sheep, beef, cattle, green crops,
potatoes, etc., and various domestic classes.
The three classes of horse turn-outs attracted a great deal of attention
and gave much pleasure to the onlookers.
The Royal South Bucks Agricultural Association was established on 3rd
December 1833 for the encouragement of industrious farm workers and
improvements in agriculture. The competitive spirit it fosters undoubtedly
has acted as a stimulus to high farming standards in this area.
OLD PEOPLE'S PARTY
On Wednesday, 30th SEptcBber, the W.I. entertained to tea the ladies
from Coleshill House, Rushymead and the Red Cross Not so Young Club from
Great Missenden and the term "tea" is probably an understatement, as it
does not convey the home-made delicacies, made by the hostesses, with which
the tables were laden.
After tea, they thoroughly enjoyed a variety show performed by Mrs.
Brazil, Mrs. Chenevix-Trench, Mrs. Ruperti and Miss Carol Ruperti,
accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Flintj and the "Not so Young Club" under
the leadership of Mrs. Rawcliffe gave great pleasure by singing old
favourites, in which everyone joined in the choruses.
Proceedings terminated with the singing of "Jerusalem" and marked
a happy occasion.
JUMBLE SALE
In the local papers there were nine jumble and/or rummage sales
advertised for the week-end October 2nd, and, in consequence, there was
not the clamour at the doors before the opening of Coleshill1s sale for
the benefit of the Village Hall on October 2nd.
The takings amounted to some £4-0 - a very satisfactory result, and the
committee thanks the willing helpers who assisted before, during, and after
the sale.
Vi.I. - 21st Birthday.
Permission has been granted to the ¥.1. to plant a flowering cherry tree
by the village pond to commemorate the 21st birthday of the W.I. which takes
place in November.
To celebrate the occasion the V.I. are holding a lunch at the Village
Hall on Thursday, 12th November, and propose to invite Founder Members,
who are asked to get in touch with the Committee if they have not already
been approached. The A.G.M. will follow the lunch.
LOCAL SUCCESSES
Congratulations are extended to the following young people upon their
success at recent examinationss
G.S.E.s Hazel Attridge, Andrew Bowler, Jeannette Darvill, Simon Rann,
June Stefanovic, Andrew Stiel.
G.C.E. "0" levelsKaren Adams, Andrew Bowler, Jeannette Darvill, Michael
Griffiths, John Higgs, Simon Rann, June Stefanovic,
Andrew Stiel.
G.C.E. "A" level;Lorna Pusey, Stephen Rann, Max Trench.
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S HOME
As a result of the appeal made by the Coleshill C.E. Primary School,
£35sl5!4d. was sent to the National Children's Home, and the Headmaster,
Mr. LA1. Barker, expresses thanks to the donors for their generous support.
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MUSICAL HONOUR FOR BRUDENELL COUNTY SCHOOL.
Among the people taking part in the "Songs of Praise" programme which
was broadcast on August 2nd was a choir of twenty girls from Brudenell
County Secondary School. 'As a consequence of their singing, discipline
and deportment, all of which were remarked upon, the B.B.C. has invited
the School to provide a children's choir at some time in the future when
one will be needed for a "full scale musical production requiring a
children's choir to sing with the B.B.C. choir".
It was very gratifying for Mrs. Threadgold, the School Music Teacher, 1 and the girls who took part to be told that the B.B.C. knew of no school
t in the Country which could better the singing of "Brudenells" and only one
I or two which could equal it.
E.S.
CHRISTM IS IS COMING
Please remember baby Grace and the other babies at Magila Hospital.
I hope to be able to send a small cheque for Christmas presents for the
children - so will you help if you can?
M. Williams.
O.D.M.
Have you seen the new Oxford Diocesan Magazine? Please borrow a
copy from the back of the Church and see if you would like to take it
regularly. It has much of general interest as well as diocesan news.
The Bishop is of the opinion that all members of the Church Committee
should read it, and it is proposed to ask all members of All Saints
Committee to take this paper each month.
It is published monthly and costs £1 for a year. Perhaps several
people would like to share-a copy.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS.
Sun. Nov. 1st Patronal Festival
. Thur. 5th Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
I Sun. 8th REMEMBRANCE DAY
At I.'inchmore Hill 9 a.m. Holy Communion
At All Saints 10.50 a.m. Service at \;ar Manorial
11.10 a.m. Holy Communion
Thur. Nov. 12th W.I. Lunch to celebrate 21st Birthday. A.G.M.
" 19th Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
Mothers' Union, Coleshill.
Mrs. Pearson - Modern Nursing and new Miracles.
Sat. 28th U.I. Christmas Bazaar, Village Hall, 2.30 p.m.
Sun. 29th Advent Sunday.
Tues. Dec. 1st Village Hall Committee, 8.15 p.m.
Fri. llth Whist Drive
Sun. 13th SPECIAL CONCERT in the Parish Church of St. Mary's
by Internationally well-known musicians.
ST. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH , AMERSHAM.
RECTOR: The Revd. A. Campbell, M.^. (Cantab), Beaumont, Hervines Road, Araersham
(tel. 7135) or St. Mary's Parish Offi.ce> Church Street, (tel. 4-712)
Sunday Services; 8.00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION
10.00 a.m. Children's Service
11.00 a.n. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays:
HOLY COMMUNION (New Service)
2nd.& 4.th Sundayss Mat tins
6.00 p.m. Sung Evensong.
Every Wednesdays 10.00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, COLESHILL. *
SERVICES IN NOVEMBER
November 1st P^VIRONAL FESTIVAL
8th REMEMBRANCE DAY
10.50 a.m. Service at Ijar Memorial
11.10 a.m. Holy Commnion.
17th 9.00 a.ni. HOLY COMMUNION
22nd 9.00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION
3.00 p.m. Evensong
29th 9.00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION
St. Andrews Mission Church, l\iinchraore Hill..
There will be a celebration of Holy Communion on November 8th,
Remembrance Day, at 9 a.m.
Pro-Churchwardenss N.N. Nicholls (and Hon. Sec.) Orchard House (tel:6?34)
D. Powell-Price, Coleshill Lodge (tel:3949)
Treasurers R.G. Stubbings, Springfield, Tower Road (tels4738)
Assistant Hon. Sec.i Miss Asher, Radnor Cottage, Magpie Lane (tels6866)
Published by All Saints' Church Committee.
CIHIL SuUNDERS.
We are now making the long-awaited appeal for a
memorial to Cyril Saunders.
Cyril gave unsparingly of his time to our church -
he maintained it with loving care for many years right
up to his last illness. More than that, however, his
unfailing kindness and readiness to help all who needed
it without thought for himself made him in a real sense
'a true Christian gentleman1. We will continue to feel
his loss for many years to come.
The money raised by this appeal will be used to
provide two flower stands suitably inscribed which will
stand on either side of the altar. The altar itself
is to be illuminated by a concealed spotlight.
The balance of the money will go towards the cost of
re-covering the vestry roof - the roof which was so often
patched up by Cyril in the past.
Please give or send your donations to any of the undersigned.
R.G. Stubbings, N.N. Nicholls, D. Powell Price.
