AIL SAINTS' VILLAGE NEWSLETTER No. 75 for NOVEMBER 1973 ' "'""""
My Dear Friends,
With the removal vans quite literally at our doorstep, I begin my final letter
for the All Saints'-Newsletter.
Christine and I should like to thank all of you for your kindness to us over
the past two years, and especially for giving us such a wonderful farewell present.
With the Kenwood "Chef" the chores in the kitchen will be much easier, and with a
garden of several acres, the cheque will go towards a large lawn mower.
Friendship I believe is the most important thing in life, providing it is genuine,
and includes real friendship to God. The opposite is having enemies, and we all
know that being an enemy to mankind means the destruction of the world; but worse
than this, being an enemy of God means the destruction of our souls. So as I leave
Coleshill, my message to you must be to urge you to keep the commandments that Jesus
taught us s
"Our Lord Jesus Christ saids The Lord our God is the only Lord. You shall
love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all
your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first Commandment. The
second is thiss Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no other Commandment
greater than these.
Amen, Lord have mercy." (from Series III Eoly Communion)
Again, thank you all very much for your generosity. I hope that you will visit
us if you are passing through Lincolnshire.
Your sincere friend and Curate
' Richard Love
HOLY BAPTISM :
We welcome all those newly baptized at All Saints' into the fellowship of
Christ's Churchs .
Joanna Claire Ferguson . . .
James Kenneth Elkington Wright
Nancy Jane Weight . .
~"*"*-.- Jonathan Francis Banning
Frank Ayfes„
IN MEMOEIM
Eric Stubbings died suddenly on the 9th August 1973. He was well known :in
Coleshill and at one time \?as a member of the choir. He was the son of the late
Fred Stubbings formerly organist and Choir Master.
Deepest sympathy are extended to those whom he has left behind.
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HARVEST IS COLESEILL
A Harvest.,Thanksgiving..Service-'was held at All Saints' on Sunday, 7th October
when an address was given by the Reverend L. Hickin.
On Friday, the 12th of ths.t month,, a very happy party of some 9<"> oeople sat
down to a Harvest Supper in the Village Hall, followed by a lively entertainment
from local talent. Mr.. N.N. Nicholls said he spoke for all those present when
he thanked Mrs. Jessie Pusey and the Mothers' Union for their most rewarding
efforts to produce such a delicious meal? the very able entertainers and. for all
the other willing helpers. . .
The Harvest Supper must be an annual event.
COLESHILL G.E. PfilMAHY SCHOOL
• .. Mrs. L.W. Barker,, wife of the former Headmaster, presented the prizes at
the Open Evening and Prizegiving' at Coleshill School on the 3rd July 19.73*
A concert by the school choir and orchestra under the direction of Mrs <•
Pauline Griffiths shoxred yet again that the high musical standards of the school
are being maintained.
Parents and visitors were able to see the pupils' work and a display of art
was mounted. .
Mr. L.W. Barker,, principal speaker, gave an amusing} interesting and
informative talk about Coleshill past and present and the new Headteacher,
Miss B.A. Davidson? briefly outlined its future role as a first school for
children up to the age of 8. Under the scheme for educational re-organisation
in the county., children over the age of 8 years will transfer to other schools
in September and representatives of these schools were present.
BROWNIE KOTBS
The Brownies had their first meeting'this term on September 10th, and we
opened with six new recruits.
On September 17th we held a party for twelve ladies from Coleshill. House.
Each was presented with a small gift donated by the Brownies and an immense
tea was enjoyed by ladies and Brownies alike. This was made possible by the kind
helpers from the Mothers' Union and we would like to thank them sincerely for
their help. The Brownies had a sing-song and all ended up with singing Harvest
Hymns. Mrs. Hearn entertained the Brownies by singing a song in Welsh to them.
On September 24th, sadly four Brownies left us, namely Eileen Daviss Beryl
Smith, Jane Swerling and Wendy Williams and we wish them every success in their
Guide Company to be ably run by our Tawny Owl, Mrs. Coales.
Is there anyone who has an hour or so to spare on^a Monday evening? The
Brownie Pack can always do with additional help. Our Pack has now reached
twenty in number - any child wishing to join should contact me. •
Gaynor Eichardson
Brown Owl, 1st Coloshill Brownies.
1st COLESHILL GUIDE COMPANY. Wo officially opened on Monday, 24th September and we
helped run a 1p stall and sell books at the Jumble Sale on September 21st.
We have 8 recruits, formed into two Patrols, Kingfishers and Snowdrops. We have
one Guider and would vory much like another. Next time we hope our notes will
report that we have 8 Guidss and 2 Guiders. -H.J.M.C. 1st Coleshill Guide Company.
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Th-"; Jte^'grend^Picjaard Love ........ •_.„..„•„
Richard Love took his last service as curate of All Seints on September 2.
During his two year stay with us he did a lot.
Ee re introduced regular 6 o'clock: Evensong at All Saints which was especially
welcomed by those vho b-^ve lived in this village for most.,, if not all., their
lives and whose views therefore desezve particular consideration.
He also conducted regular services at Winchinore Hill and at Coleshill House
and Rushyr.t ac.
He reorganised the Frc <„ ''Till Offo;."ing Scheme and tried to put it en a bound
footing.
He haJ i..ie idea, and single-handed carried it out, to stage a Gift Day on
our Pat renal Festival lair1' November- This was to raise money to redecorate
cur church ~- romcthing long overdue - and he achieved nearly £l80o
It was his idea to :!tart up the highly successful Harvest .Supper last year
in the Village Hall. This providcu an opportunity for the whole village to
meet 'in cheerful surroundings.', to'eat a delicious meal prepared by the Mother's
Union and be o:rie?:J;rinec by Toorformor;; .fr-cm ou:: village and b;,r our choir. He
oven mixed far, vine _ i ' p 'Lc:
He h:.d the i1e~: ''.nd - v r^e .difficult - found th3 people to cai-ry it to a
su.cc3;;t-"ful con:,l':_ 1 on? of >, l'':"Li:.g "-.r> 'c^:- 3?T-wrj.'!.G pack which, as we all kliow,
:.r> no;, a thriving i-.:ncerr.-,
Eo p" j-yed a'i •;.'acr.3/ini.-gly \~. . aLie peri, in Church soo' ;.l work'which is intended
to help Deopi3 for ••.->,«:' th-^ State c-.,n-?rt GO e.J much as wo vould iike»
Er; alE'- carvieci O'.1: r-egular viciiing c.t Au^ersLan h^spit?.]. er.c took ser/ices
at Sts Maiy;s,. Ac." :-Gl".?i".
In all thi& '-.' •—..' 1 •••"-•J.ly. tr .•hioc--:,cu -ana holroo L.v hi" wife. Indeed it was
through Mrs. Lov.:, 's ^v.t'iiu.:: r.^n c:ir'...'.ara work I .bat we row i--v? such an impressive
choir. : -
Earlier this -suvner ;:, fur..-1. ,vo.:. set up to buy the Love? a leaving present to
express to thoin our grv:v.itu-'- ~nd "ppiociation. IL came t.; ovor £110 and from
it thoy boujh'L :L Eoi:./:-.'a •"-••.; n^-ior, IIo:m inipressi-^ p.^-pbapi ^.ao that nearly
six:t,y familicc contribute'" - v.ich must represent nearly r, quarter of the
population ci' our vll"1. ag:-
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COLE3HILL. HpariCULTUaAL SHOW
"Each year people declare that they have nothing to enter for the Show" said
Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, who graciously opened the 28th Annual Show on Saturday,
September 3th, but the exhibits belied their words for the number of entries was
well up on last year.
It was a hot sultry day and by the .time the Show opened at 2.30 p.m. the
display of single roses were fully opened and beginning to droop, but even so,
one could see that a beautiful white rose exhibited by Mrs. Wand-Tetley was worthy
of the Ovington Hose Bowl.
The number of hours Mrs. .Rann spent in her garden resulted in her winning the
Grindley Cup for vegetables in the Villagers' Cl?ss by one point over Mrs. Griffiths
last year's winner,, but the men triumphed in the Preserves Class when Mr. Pro use
again carried off the Cup - the judge praised his preserves very highly and
remarked how well presented they were. Mr..Prouse WPS also successful in the Open
Class for Vegetables when he-won the Jerrani Cup.
Mrs. Ovington1s deft way of growing and arranging her beautiful flowers brought
her the Cotswold Cup to polish for another year. We are all aware of the excellence
of Mrs. Grayer's cooking, and she was well applauded when she was presented with
the Edmund Waller Cup.
The judges of the Childrens" Gup5 Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, always have r difficult
task - the range of ages, the imaginative paintings and the models are so varied -
but after much discussion they decided that the entries of Julia Davis were of so
high a standard as to warrant the Wheatsheaf Cup. Well done, Julia.
Everybody's admiration was with Mr. Clifton who put so much energy into the
Auction and lured overy penny from the corner of pockets and bags. The temperature
was high and he did a magnificent job.
The Horticultural Society is run on a non-profit making basis, but with the
accumulation of funds over the past fow years, they have presented the Village
with a new strong seat by the Village Pond. Lot us hope this will bo used by
people to enjoy relaxing and not by youngsters testing their strength.
Murray Rann has been Hon. Secretary of Coleshill Village Horticultural
Society for the past six years and through pressures of other work, now feels
he must retire from office. Please don't let this Annual Show fade away. He
is very willing to help and advise a successor - it is not a very arduous job -
so phone him arid discuss it - Ainersharn 5231 •
(This account does not give credit to Murray Itenn, t-i Ernest Post and to
members of the Committee for the most efficient manner of presenting
the Show. Ed.)
CHURCH CHOIR
¥e would benefit a great doal from an increase in numbers. Any new members,
both CHILDREN and ADULTS would bo most welcome. Will anyone who is at all
interesteds even if they felt they could commit themselves only occasionally,
please contact the organist or any member of tho Choir or come to a choir
practice•
Peter Barness Organist.
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M EMBROIDERED HASSOCK FOR THE COMMUNION RAIL
A present from the Ladies
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The above illustration shows a panel from the hassock for the Communion
Rail at All Saints' Church, presented by the ladies of the Kneeler Group,
who are indebted to those who supported the cake stall held by the Village
Pond last year, which raised some £37 - all spent in wool and materials.
The hassock is in 4 sections of 3 panels each having a symbol of one
of the 12 Apostles embroidered thereon. The above shows the symbol of
St. Jude.
Much care and thought were given by Mrs. Richard Stickley, (nee Mary
Grayer) in producing such a fine design, which was approved by the Rector,
and the embroidery was undertaken by Mrs. Grayer, Mrs. Ovington and Mrs. Waite,
some 620,144 stitches being involved - a labour of love which took up most.of.
their spare time for the best part of a year.
The hassock was dedicated by the Reverend Mr. Richard Love at his last
Sunday with us, the 2nd September.
BEST KEPT VIILAGE - COLESHILL REGAINS MORRIS CUP
The results of this Competition for 1973 were as followss-
Gurney Cup for villages with population under 500 Weedon
Morris Cup " " ' " " , - 500/1,000 COLESHILL
De Fraine Cup " " ..,.w ........ •-over"T,000 ' "" Medmenhem
Michaelis Cup. Open to villages which have won one of
the other cups during the past three.. . , „ .„.„,.,,,.
'*'.'.'.' years.. . '.'.,.-•• '.;•••• • . • — • • • - • " • , _ • • • • • • \-Meston Underwood.
Coleshill/'has thus""won the Morris Cup for the fifth time in eleven veers
and the symbolic sign has again'boon erected by the Village Fond. \ . > '
f ' - i t Congratulations aru extended to the Parish Council, the; Residents,' ; Association
and to thoseIwho helped to^make the Village" tidy, including; Mr. and Mrs„ Bates.
It is a matter of further congratulation -that the best efforts were: Hitrde to
comply wittu the definition ."the best-:-Kept Village" without being tojpi axistero and
so losing son«| .characteristics df^'the countryside. •• ' • :
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SOUTH BUCKS •iiG^ICULTUR/iL ASSOCIATION ° - . - , - - - • • ;'.<
At the 13Q1ih Annual Ploughing Match ,and Show held on the 3rd October 1973> the
local successes weres- s .... '" ; , •
1. The late Majesty King George VI'Cha,l,lei:ige""Cup for the
best cultivated,.farm.. .,......„., . .,......,\ ...... Reserve-..-.. v •• -S.H. .G'rindley
2. Colonel Pal'mef Ch^tenge..^Cup.;awa;r;d-ed_ t\5' the^meinbi^".--'•" "1.".'. .;'."•''
gaining most points in the farm and market garden
root and green crops. Won by H.J. Jarvis & Sons
3. Mrs. F. Purser's Memorial Cup for the best two acres
of kale. Won by GoD,, Swerling
4. For the best four acres of winter whes.t <. • ; • • - : •
1st . ' F. Jarvis & Son
' , ^th . E.H.. Grind ley ,
5. For the best four acres of winter barley
2nd .F. Jstrvis & Son
6. Ploughman's competition. Class III., Tractor drawn;
2 or more furrow plough of any one type.
2nd - Hugh Jamieson
7» Special prize from Hansome, Sims and Jeffries for
the best work done with a Ransome Plough Hugh Jamieson
PERSONALIA . :
Friends of Mrs. Agnes Fisher were very pleased to sec her in July when she
paid a flying visit to Coleshi-11. She will be remembered for her work for the
W.I. and tho^Rcsidents1 Association and her address is now 6412 Pino Real,
El Paso, Texas, 79912, U.S.A. She now confesses to being bi-lingual - English
for us and Aniericanese for her local friends.
Among her many activities - and they are many - Mrs. E. Stevens has been
re-elected vice-chairman of that very worthy Amershan Accident Prevention Society.
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COLESHILL VILLAGE DRAMA GROUP
At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,-9th and 10th November, the Coleshill Village
Drama Group (successor to the ¥•!• Drama Group \ will present its.first production.
"THE HOLLOW CROWN' is an entertainment about the fall and foibles of the Kings
and Queens of England} using as a basis the text devised by John Barton and
originally produced at the National Theatre. The evening will consist of a
miscellany of drama and music, mime, dancing and readings performed by adults and
children.
Tickets priced at 25p (15P f°r children under 16) will be available from the
village shops or from any member of the Group.
This will be a show which we hope will be enjoyed by everyone of any age,
so please do come along and support us.
VILLAGE HALL ••.......'•••---•
At the meeting of the Village Hall Committee .on the 18th September, Mr. Farmer
was unanimously co-opted as a member. Mrs. Hsrris reported that bookings
including a number from the Yoga Group, were highly satisfactory .and the Chairman
said that, as arranged at the last meeting, additional steps'had been erected at
the side of the stage.
A sub-committee was formed to consider the idea of providing some sort of
lining to the roof in order to retain the heat.
A bridge drive has been postponed until the spring but a whist drive will be
held on Wednesday, 5±h December.
The Jumble Sale on the 21st September resulted in a profit of about £51 towards
the cost of running the Hall. As so frequently happens there was a lot left over
and in fact one wonders .whether a sale had been held at all. The left overs were
carefully sorted and offered to suitable charities.
A DAY AT HAILING ISLAND
On Thursday, 29th August, two coaches left the Village for the annual
choir and Sunday School outing. This was a very well supported event with no
less than 66 people in the party.
It was a sunny, windy day which most people spent on the beach. The
children and some brave mothers bathed in spite of the very cold water.
After the traditional "fish and chips" on the .journey home, we arrived
back in the Village at 8 o'clock after an enjoyable day.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
This notice is not too early if you c?n contribute a small amount for our
present for babies in Magila Hospital to give them happiness at Christmas,
and especially for Heri in the Coleshill Cot.
The cheque must be sent to the Hospital early next month, November. Donations
will be gladly received by Miss S. Boston, Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey or me.
M. Williams.
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ST. ANDREW'S MISSION CHURCH, WINGHMOHE HILL
The Service to commemorate their Patronal Festival on Friday, 30th
November, at Winchmore Hill will be followed by refreshments in the. Village
Hall. All will be most welcome especially .as the heating and decorating
programme is now almost completed.
MISSING . . .
The Women's Institute "Scrap Book" bound in leather for their Jubilee Year.
If you have it, or know where it is please let me know.
S. Boston
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Thur . 1st
Fri 2nd
Thur 8th
Fri 9th
Sat 10th
Sun 11th
Wed 14th
Thur 15th
Men 19th
Thur 22nd
Sat 24th
Thur 29th
Fri 30th
DECEMBER
Sun
Wed
2nd
5th
ALL SAINTS DAY, PATRONAL .FESTIVAL, 8 p.m. .•
Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
All Souls Day
W.I. Annual Meeting
Drama Group Entertainment, 8 p.ra.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY Service at the War Memorial 10.50 a.m.
ROYAL WEDDING
Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
Mothers' Union
Village Hall Committee 8.15 P-a.
Church Committee 3 p.m. - • • -
¥.1. Christmas Bazaar ' • ,
Day of Prayer for the missionary work of the Church overseas,
Mobile Library Van, Coleshill
ST. ANDREW'S DAY. Service Winchmore Hill at 7.30 p.m.
followed by refreshments in the. Village Hall.
ADVENT, Church's. New Year. . .
Coffee Morning in the Windmill in aid of the Chiltern' Sameritnns.
10.30 a.m.
Whist Drives Village Hall,. 7-45 P-m»
The W.I. Christmas Bazaar will be held in
the Village Hall on Saturday,. 24th November
and will be opened by Mrs#s2»$.t 2.30 p.m.
Prices' of admission will be 3p for adults
and 2p for children under 16.
THE PARISH OF AMERSHAM WITH COI^SHILL
Rectors The Reverend Alien Campbell M.A-, (Cantab)
Beaumont, Hervines Road, Amorsham. (Tel. 7135)
ST. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH, AMEHSHAM
Sunday Servicess 8.00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION
10.00 a.m. Children's Service - 1st Sunday in the
month this service is
Holy Communion
Series III
ALL SAINTS' COLESHILL
Sunday Services s
Thursday, 1st November
All Saints' Day
Sunday, 11th November
Remembrance Day
11.00 a.m. MATTIES
6.00 p.m. Evensong
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion
9.00 a.m. PARISH COMMUNION
10.15 a.m. Sunday School
8.00 p.m. Patronal Festival
10.50 a.m. Remembrance Service at the
War Memorial
S±r. Andrews. Mission, jJhurcIi,^ ¥inc.hmp.re. Hill
Sunday, 11th November 10.30 a.m. Remembrance Service
11 25th " 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion
Friday, 30th " ' Patronal Festival
St. Andrew's Day x
Sunday, 9th December 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion
Pro-Churchwardens;
Hon. Treasurers
Hon. Secretarys
Brownies s
Choirs
Mothers' Unions
N.N. Nicholls, Orchard House (Tel. 6734)
D. Powell-Prico, Coleshill Lodge (Tel. 3949)
A.M.Vo Panton, Wallers Oak (Tel. 6183)
Mrs. J. Dryden, 14 Woodside Close, Amersham. (Tel. 3449)
Monday Evenings in the Hall at 5-30 p.m.
Thursday Evenings in Church at 7.00 p.m.
The 3rd Thursday afternoon of every month at 2.30 p.m.
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