ALL SAINTS' ..VILLAGE KEWSLETTBR Ho 105
December 1981
The_Refit or' s Le tt_er
My dear Friends, . . .
I write to wish you all a very happy Christmas on this most wonderful
day»
The compilers of our Prayer Book took great thought for Christmas Day
and set aside the four Sundays before this Special Festival as a period of
individual and corporate preparation for this great day. It is not unusual
to prepare for a great event, whether it is an examination, a game, or even
a tea party or supper party when we entertain our friends. Preparations
have to be made, otherwise the great event will riot be a worthy one.
At Christmas we are urged - even expected — to prepare our lives, and
our thoughts, so that they may be worthy of the precious gift which God
gave us on that first Christmas Day, and this gift is new each Christmas
Day because it brings us the tremendous news that God loves each of us as
individuals, The question of distance does not affect God or; us. The
world of Jesus is one; he is my beginning and my end.
It is right we should "rejoice and make merry" at Christmas time.. This .
is our outward form of celebration, and nothing should be too good for that.
Howeverj we must remember that is only part of our celebration and indeed the
second part. The first part is that we come with great humility, and joy,
to meet Jesus at the Holy Communion Service on Christmas Eve or Christmas
Day - that is our first duty as Christians, and a Must.
I look forward to seeing you at "the Lord's Table" on the Lord's special
day.
The Poet Laureate - Sir John Betjeman - draws-our attention to this in
one of his poems:
"No love that in a family dwells,
No carolling in frosty air,
Nor all the steeple shaking 'bells
Can. with this single truth compare -
That God was man in Palestine,
And lives today in Bread and Wine."
Let us then meet and partake together.
Yours sincerely,
Allan Campbell
Rector
The Bishop of Oxford will take the Confirmation Service at St Mary's on Wednesday
24th March at 7.30 p.m.
This will be the first visit to the Parish by the Bishop of Oxford, who was
consecrated our Diocesan Bishop in Christ Church Cathedral at Oxford on the 28th
October 197'3« I hope all of you will make a special effort to be present, and
welcome him to the Parish — 'Amersham with Coleshill1 »
Ccmf rirniat ion TGcUidj.iiat e s . The Rector would like to hear from all those who want
to "be confirmed - both young and old. He v/ill then arrange instruction either
corporately or individually.
AT ST MARY'S:
Saturday .J2th_ Ji^cember at 8 p.m. The North Bucks Choral Societj*" will sing carolr
^HLa.(^^lI^lJ2S£S£.'l2SE. '-'"k " P'm= ^r Challoriers Carol Service
Sunday ^ 20th December at 6 p,,nio Sei'vice of Lessons and Carols
On 19th September, Stuart Alistair Harben VALEHTIHE, son of Mr and Mrs R Valentine
of Friars Vane, Coleshill.
On 13th September, Natalie Ann, daughter of Mr and Mrs D G LOVE of The Wattles,
'Magpie Lane, Coleshill,,
Van Hooven - Rupert i
The marriage took place at All Saints1 Church, Coleshill, on Saturday 17th October
between Axel van Hooven and Susan Pamela Rupertio
The couple met in Hong Kong in April, Susan having been living there for 2 years
working as a maternity nanny, and Axel visiting there on a business trip from
Bermuda.
Susan was invited to spend a two week holiday in Bermuda, and it was from there
the couple announced their engagement .
Axel and Susan will be living in Bermuda for the next few years.
On 24th October, at the Church of St John the Baptist, Little Missenden, Brian
Hugh JAMIESON, eldest son of Mr i* Mrs Hugh Jamieson of Hill Meadow, Coleshill,
to Vanessa CAM, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs Cann of Holmer Green*
IN MEMQRIAH . ; .
Arthur James Roberts died peacefully in his sleep on 27th July aged 87 years.
He was "born and educated in Liverpool and lived most of his adult life in
Birkenhead. He specialised in Marine Insurance. Arthur served in "both
World Wars, after which he returned to his appointment in the Sun Alliance.
When he retired he came South with his sister Lena and stayed with his
sister Maude in London, and at times with his other sister Lilian in
Whitchurch, until they found their house in Chase Close, Coleshill in 1962,
where he lived until his death. He was cremated at the Chiltern Crematorium
on 3rd August.
On 1st November Ann Margaret Comerford died at the Chalfont and Gerrards
Cross Hospital aged 66.
On 9"th November, Joan Margaret Pox, widow of Alan Geoffrey Pox, died at her
home, Tara,Chase Close, after, a long illness courageously born The funeral
service took place at St John's Methodist Church, Amershara on the Hill,
followed by Cremation at the Chilterns Crematorium,, We extend our sympathy
to her son Christopher and her daughter Judith.
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH COMMITTEE
Mrs H Collier has been elected as a member of the Committee.
The appointment of Mr L Bristow as caretaker and cleaner of the Church was
confirmed.
THANKS
Many thanks to Mr Bill Dean, formerly of Coleshill, for his most generous
donation to the Church. Mr Dean now lives in Hereford.
ALLOTMENTS
There are one and one half allotments vacant for rent either as one whole
allotment and one half allotment or as three half allotments.
Will anyone wishing to rent one whole or one half of an allotment please
apply to Mr S C WARE of Nightingales, Barracks Hill, Coleshill, Tel: 7135»
before 31st December 1981.
The annual rent for a whole allotment is £5.00 and £2.50 for half of an
allotment.
C H F T S T 1 A 3 G R E E T I N G S
The following have ; 'vised that they do not propose to send out Christinas
Cards 'locally, but e .tend to all their friends all their very best wishes
for Christmus and a ...appy New Year:
Jack Adams
Ada Aldridge
Peter & Joan Allan
FoGo Appleby & the ^ els
Sybil Boston
Eva Brackley
Leonard & Jean Bris'c .w
Trixie Browne
John & Ann Chenevix--...tench
The Coales Family
Hilda Collier
Nancy Collier
Jack & Catherina Cossey & faraily
Geoffrey & Hilda Crcoer & family
David & Marigold Curbing
Norman & Minnie Darv.'.ll & family
Jan Day
Christina (Deaky) Deacon
Jim & All son Dening S- family
Charles & Anna-Marie Desoutter
Keith & Natalie Dipple
Jonathan <?•. Lindsey Pi-irdley
Louise E Edwards
Jack & Pat Sablow
Robin oc Jacky Fergu:;>'n & family
Peggy Gow
Maisie & .Andrew Gra~ ;
Lena, Grayer
Win & Harold Grindl •
John Guest
Rodney & h'-mee Gunn
Dennis & Ohloe Hall
Graham & Oelia Hank is on
Florence "Ir.rris
Elizabeth Harvey
Jack & Li1 asey Haub :r & family
Eric & Anno Hearne
Desmond & Mar got He'-ford
Michael & Li Hesford
Roger & Jr-an Higgs
Bill & Barbara Houl on & family
J Gibbon .Tow
Sandy Lairg Hutcheo"
Hugh Jones
Anne Kempster
Joan Kunzer
Marjorie Long-Brown
Pat McCann
Judy McLean
George & Ruby May
Henry oc Diana Maynard
Kathy Monk
Willie Northcliffe
Nita Ovington
Alastair, Pat & Christopher Panton
Hazel & Philip Pearce
Tom & Stella Platzer
George & Barbara Plumridge
Peg Pomeroy
Ernest & Dora Post
Margaret Price
Mickey & Huw Prothero
Kathleen Richmond
Jim & Pleasance Riley_ '
Eric & Dorothy Rodnight
Nick & Mary Sadler & family
Ewart, Jean, Beryl & Colin Smith
The Spencer Family
Marjorie Steel
Mollie K. Stone
Bob & Pan Stubbings
Anne Swain
The Swerling Family
Henry & Violet Tapping
Peggie & Ann Trotman
Donald & Anita Urry
Richard & Rosemary Valentine & family
Betty Waite
Sidney & Ann Ware & family
Chris & Mary Wege
Doreen Weldon
May Williams
Mercie & Martin Williamson
Reg & Betty Woolacott
Spike & Phyllis Wright
Pat<y Wright-Warren
Grateful thanks for several anonymous donations towards the Newsletter,
and with the procee j from the above greetings a cheque for £27 is being
sent to the Hon., Ti asurer, All Saints' Church.
HARP
"NEARER TO GOD IN A GARDEN THAN ANYWHERE ELSE ON EARTH". How true was
this on the afternoon of Sunday 16th August when, at the kindly invitation
of Reg and Betty Woolacott we were allowed to roam their Garden of Eden,
delightful to the eye and delicious to the taste, the proverbial "Apple"
being replaced by a luscious Tea. This generous gesture allowed Mr and Mrs
Woolacott to hand £76.50 to HARP, the musical strings of which were the only
"missing link" to a perfect afternoon - Thank, Thank, Thank you, Reg? Betty
and Amy.
A GIFT OF FLOWERS
No Village Hall meant no Village Show this year - perish the thought!
The gardens still looked lovely, the vegetable patches were abundant with
rows of splendid crops and the flower arrangers had itchy fingers so
something had to be done! 1 1
When a garden 'open day* was first suggested it was thought that perhaps
eight or ten owners could be persuaded to open their gardens. In fact
twenty volunteers stepped forward which caused the only complaint of the
weeker-d - not enough time to see everything! The church looked lovely
with every available surface full of colourful arrangements which could
be adirired at leisure before following the 'garden trail* around the village.
The gardens on show were large, small, colourful, practical, enviable,
unenviable, old and established, young and hopeful, flat, hilly, : expansive
or * cuddly1 1 but they had one thing in common - they were all loved oy
their owners who showed them off with pleasure and pride. The sun very
kindly shone throughout the weekend and much gossiping was enjoyed in
level v surroundings before many weary 'trailers* collapsed into Wheatsheaf
Cottafa Tea Garden for welcome cuppas and home made scones and cakes. The
Horticaltural Society were not sure if the idea would work but everyone
seemed to enjoy the^ experiment, so we hope to one day have a repeat show,
perhaps at a different' time of year to show off a different season of
growth.
We thc.iik everybody who so generously made the weekend possible by providing
flowers, cakes, time and especially their garden. The weekend raised £106
towards the Horticultural Society's Funds .
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The Green Fingers Stall at the Pond made £25 towards the Horticultural Funds.
MAGPIE CLUB
We had a full programme of events during the summer holidays.
The Mothers challenged the children to a cricket match. The Mums put up
a very good fight with Helen Spencer, being 'our man of the match1 but in •'
spite of this we.were beaten! We picnicked by the River Chess and played
rounders - the outfielders included a couple of horses.
Ann White kindly lent us her barn so we were able to have a bangers and
beans lunch, .
We had a very good picnic on the common followed by a swim at the Valentine's
and Ferguson's pools.
Our trip to Littlehampton was very good. Once again after days of sun we
travelled in rather miserable weather, but things brightened up once we
got there. The only hitch was losing one of the residents from Rushymead
just as the coach was about to leave, A quick search found him down a
side road as he had lost the coach.
On about the hottest day of the summer we decided to go on a walk along the
Ridgeway Path. We all had a most enjoyable time and the only casualty was
a foot with a couple of blisters.
We ended the holidays with a picnic at Speen and a visit to the Horse Sanctuary.
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MAGPIE FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP ,
The Fellowship still continues to meet every Friday fortnight during term
time. Although we have sadly lost a few of our older members, we have gained
some enthusiastic younger ones. Our activities have been many and varied.
This term we have covered many of the Old Testament stories, some of
which we had great fun acting. At half term it was our turn to be entertained
when forty three of us (parents and children) went to Elgiva Hall to see
the Cheshara Methodist Players perform in 'Old Father Time*. This was much
enjoyed by all,
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; **** CHRISTMAS PUDDING A LA COLESHILL ****
Like all good.cooks, the Drama Group started thinking about their
"Christmas Pudding" in October, We wanted it to be enjoyable. Not
too stodgy, not too spicy - a tasty bit for everyone!
It will be ready for serving in the Church on Monday 21st December
at 7.30 p.in. We hope you can come along and enjoy our mixture of
Christmas songs, sketches and general merriment in this week of
celebration. There will be no charge and we look forward to seeing
everyone — young and old.
Lo Ho
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VILLAGE HALL PROGRESS .REPORT • • - . .
What a pleasure to report that the village hall no longer exists! Villagers
may have noticed that it was demolished and the site cleared towards the
end of Octobero Now the new village hall can begin to arise.
The morning of Sunday, 25th October, was enlivened by the Mile of Two Pence
Pieces event organised by Peter Lawrence. Raffles and mulled wine
contributed to the convivial atmosphere. In the end the coins didn't
stretch for a mile - they ran out after a quarter of a mile - but everybody's
efforts with their collecting tins over the summer raised some £400 for the
Village Hall Fund. Many thanks to all,,
May we remind you that there are supplies of 'Village Hall' postcards
remaining unsold from last year. If you want some more, there are some
jolly robin cards and plenty of gateway cards left. Wo fixed price, but
a suggested contribution of 5p per card to Village Hall Fund. Available from
Little Hertfordshire House, Tel 3779.
COLESHILL CLUB
On a lovely August afternoon all members" enjoye'd a""circular""coach tour"
finishing up at Marlow for tea.
During the winter months and while the new hall is being built it was
decided to suspend the club.
In January we have been kindly invited by Mr and Mrs Weedon to have a New
Year's Party with games. We hope all members will be able to come. Transport
is being kindly taken care of by Mr Weedon. Details after Christmas.
A Happy Christmas to you all. ........ . .. E.M.M. ..........
COLESHILL .CRICKET CLUB
The Cricket season closed in mid-September. We had several new fixtures
on Sundays and played away more frequently with success, having only lost
two games,
The two Saturday teams now include many youngsters who play their cricket
with enthusiasm. The 2nd XI finished third in their league divisions.
The pavilion.work is completed, apart from showers being fitted. This is
scheduled for 1982. The Bar is open during the winter months, on Friday
evenings and Sunday lunch-times. The members have a social evening on Friday
evenings which is well attended. Vice Presidents have the rights and
privileges of members to make use of the club's bar on these occasions and
are very welcome.
M.E.T.
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1st COLESHILL GUIDE COMPANY
Our Company Sports were held during the weekend camp in Captain's garden.
Overall winner was Kirn Ferguson of the Kingfisher-Pa-tz=o-l0:.^ At--sunse-t on^tfee first
day we enrolled Ruth Bayley and Victoria Hesford of the Kingfisher Patrol and
Emma Norcliffe of the Snowdrops. :
We were delighted to "be joined "by some of the original guides who were in the
Company fifty years ago and we entertained them with a short sketch. Whilst
serving refreshments we were able to hear their experiences as Coleshill Guides,
At this last meeting of the summer term we said our farewells to Mrs Timms
our Unit Helper and thanked her for all her help during the past terms.
Alexandra Hesford became Patrol Leader of the Snowdrop Patrol at the beginning
of the Autumn Terra, Our new District Commissioner, Mrs Plumbley, joined us
for our second meeting of the new term and we are pleased to be able to
welcome Mrs Gill Meade who has kindly offered to be our new Unit Helper,
At the local Association's Annual General Meeting we set a semaphore message
to music as our part of the entertainment for the evening.
We held a Hallowe'en and Pot Luck Supper and each invited a guest to join in
the fun.
D.J.Bo
1st COLESHILL (ALL SAINTS) BROWNIE PACK
Firstj we report another kind donation of £25 from the Chiltern Traction Engine
Club for the Brownies and Guides, many thanks5 and also many thanks for the
continued gift - for nearly ten years - of the weekly Brownie magazine from
Mr and Mrs Bowler.
We have been joined by Emma PerriSj Winchmore Hill and Kirsty Goode, Amersham.
We have a full Pack, 24» and a waiting list. Brownies gained 65 Interest
badges during the year.
Roadway Philippa Wyatt, Booklover Louise Wyatt, Athlete Tanya Conyers-Silverthorne
Madeleine Fielding, Louise Wyatt, Kate Lee, Sophie Dening, Sarah Oakden, Anne
Rimraer, Amanda Valentine. Cook Lisa Hart, Madeleine Fielding, Writer Venetia
Hawkes, Jesters Tanya Conyers-Silverthorne, Sarah Oakden,' Melinda Vicary,
Anne Rimmer, Joanna Matthews, Tawny, Mrs.. Tilson, gained her Adult Leaders'
Certificate and her warrant as an Assistant Brownie Guider,
During the summer the Cricket Club kindly lent us their grounds for a Sports
Meeting, which was fun, Lois Plumridge, who was a Brownie and Guide with us,
came along to help. And.one meeting was taken up by a lovely hike through
woods. Brownies decorated a pedestal in Church, entirely by themselves, the
result being lovely,..far better than Brown Owl had imagined. This term we
sang with actions My Bonnie lies over ihe Ocean, dressing up in pretty hats and
dresses, at the-L.A, A.G.M. in Amersham. We had.a jolly Hallowe'en party,
eating buns oh strings and .ducking for apples. We are going to have a Christmas
party and sing carols at Rushymead.
On Saturday 23 January we hope to hold a, Swiss Coffee Morning at Coleshill School
in aid of needy Guides and Brownies, as a Thinking Day venture. Please cone and.
support us. H.J.M.C.
