ALL SAINTS' VILLAGE NEWSLETTER No. 134
The Rectory
Church Street
Amevsham
December 1991
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRESENT...?
Are you one of those people who have bought and wrapped all their
Christinas presents before the end of November? No? Perhaps, then,
you are one of those people who would leave all their shopping until
the week before Christmas!
And how do you go about it when you do get around to shopping?
Do you spend a long time thinking and planning before ever you set
out, or do you perhaps go in to a likely looking shop and see what
springs to mind?
Many people find choosing the right present for someone extremely
difficult. What would they like that they have not already got? Can
I afford it anyway? Is it too small? Is it the right colour? Will
it fit? All too easily, choosing the presents becomes a chore and
yet another source of pre-Christmas pressure!
Yet giving a present ought to be a double delight: a delight for
the person receiving the gift and for the person giving it. In fact,
*f the present is really appropriate and fits the person for whom it
3 intended exactly, the pleasure for the person doing the giving is
likely to be even greater than for the person receiving the gift.
But why give presents at all? Surely, we mostly reserve present
giving to times like birthdays? So easily we forget that that is
exactly the reason for our Christmas presents. So easily, too, our
giving of presents hardly does honour to the One whose birthday it is
all about. And what about Him? Do we think to give Him a present on
His birthday or give presents to everyone but Him?
When you are choosing the final presents this year and trying to
make sure that they are the right ones for the people concerned, do
^not forget to ask yourself, "What is the right present for me to give
"Jesus whose birthday it is?" He has given us the best possible
present of all - Himself, His love and His life. He wants us to
choose to give Him ourselves, our love and our lives. It is what we
'especially do by worshipping Him.
Choose the right present for Him. Wrap yourself up and come to
Church this Christmas. In fact not only on Christmas Day but
throughout the year. Make your present last, as He does His to you.
THANKS FOR SUPPORT
I would just like to thank all the people in the village who have shown
such kindness to me during the past two years. As most of you know, I lost
my beautiful daughter Simonne in August 1989 and I have found life so very
difficult without her. Many of you have tried to include me in different
activities, and, although I have not felt able to join in much, I have
appreciated your efforts. The Reverends Anthony Priddis and John Baker have
also been such a support to me.
J would like to wish you all good health for Christmas and want you to
know all your kind words have really helped me during this difficult time.
Stephanie Hernandez
NEWS FROM ALL SAINTS' CHURCH
Services. Harvest Festival and the Patronal Festival were both services
which we all enjoyed, and for both the church was beautifully enhanced
by the flowers arranged so lovingly.
The Magpie Club 's next Service is on 24th November at 11 am, after the usual
9 am service. Christmas services are as follows:
Christingle Service 5 pm Sunday, December 15th
Carol Service 3 pm Sunday, December 22nd
Christmas Day 9 am Wednesday, December 25th
Church Heating. The necessary permission has been received from the Diocese
and twelve overhead quartz heaters are to be installed towards the end of
November.
Quinquennial Survey. Both slopes of the Nave roof have been retiled, and
areas of defective brick-and-flint work have been repaired. Internal
decoration in the chancel and the vestry have also been carried out.
Festival Breakfast for Sue Ryder/Cheshire Charity.
The All Saints ' Harvest Charity is the Church 's -practical expression of its
care and concern for people in developing countries. It is heartwarming
and encouraging that the people of Coleshilll have once again responded so
generously and enthusiastically in their support of the tuberculosis services
to the very poor people in the hills around Dehra Dun in Northern India which
are provided by Raphael, a home run by the Ryder-Cheshire Mission.
This year the Festival Breakfast was held, not at harvest time, but in
association with our Patronal Festival at All Saints. Once again Alex Pond
and her band of helpers did wonders in providing a splendid meal for a hall
full of people. Together with receipts from a raffle, a cake stall, the sale
of goods made in India and a contribution from Church funds, as well as a
number of donations, another record amount was collected - £1,281. This was
in addition to an anonymous donation of £.150 that had been given for Patsy
bright-barren to take out with her on her recent visit to Raphael. While she
was there she was able to take more photographs and film which she showed at
the breakfast. This showed the difficulties that those with tuberculosis
have to overcome to receive their treatment.
The growth in the Coleshill contribution means that we are no longer just
providing some extras towards the service, but are this year covering nearly
107o of the total UK cost of the service. This is a tremendous effort for a
small village and one which is greatly appreciated by those in India giving
the service and by Sue Ryder and Leonard Cheshire, the Founders. Many thanks
and congratulations to all concerned.
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH (Contd)
Churchyard. The felled tree, which has been lying the churchyard for many
months, is available for anyone who would like to take it for firewood - or
any other purpose. It is a conifer (not yew).
A bequest of £.500 has been made for the enhancement of the church-yard in
the will of July McLean, who died on 10th July after a long illness. Judy
was secretary of the All Saints' Church Committee from 1978 to 1982, and
worked as secretary to three different bishops. The church was one of her
priorities, and we are grateful to her for remembering it in this way.
HOLY BAPTISM
On 6th October 1991, HEATHER MARY and ELIZABETH JANE, daughters of
Michael and Madeleine Murray.
On 20th October 1991, PIPPA ROSE, daughter of Simon and Julie Cullingworth
HOLY MATRIMONY
On 20th July 1991, Russell Graham Baldwin married Teresa Lorraine Shinn,
both of Amersham.
On 19th September 1991, Nigel Robert McNeil of Coleshill married Pamela
Mary Fitzgerald of Brentford.
IN MEMORIAM
27th August 1991. Alastir Panton at Lympstone House, Lympstone, Devon.
ALASTIR PANTON. Alastir and his family lived at Wallers Oak
for some 20 years. He and his wife Pat will be well remembered
for their involvement in so many village activities. Alastir was
Treasurer of the Church for several years, and, subsequently, one
of the Church Wardens. Our sympathy goes to his family, particularly
his daughter, Lyn, who continues to be a frequent visitor to
All Saints.
HARVEST SUPPER
There was the usual strong demand for the tickets for the Harvest Supper,
and the 126 available were all taken up a week or so before Friday, llth
October. The introduction of a seating plan was much appreciated, and
thanks are due to Ruth Murphy, who both suggested and organised this innovation.
The Sherry bar, presided over by Walter Clayton, was busy by 7.15 pm, and
about 8 pm, Dumpy Swerling and her helpers were providing us with a delicious
supper of hot chicken pie and vegetables, - and plenty of it! There
followed the usual sumptuous selection of sweets and puddings kindly given
by ladies in the village.
The much enjoyed evening finished with some hearty community singing.
POPPY APPEAL
We collected a record £.370.22 in the village, and the British Legion is
very grateful for the generosity of donors and the hard work of the collectors.
A.G.U.
COLESHILL C.E. FIRST SCHOOL
School Sports, Fete and Barbecue were held in July on a glorious hot sunny
day. A profit of £597 was made, £24. SO from the children's stall was
subsequently sent to Save the Children, for Romania.
End-of-term Service was conducted in Church by the Revd. John Baker. He
presented Bibles to the leavers: Luisa Ferrer, Helen Connolly, Jennifer Green,
Marianne Lee, Rachel Taylor and Ellen Tuffney. The Scripture prize was
awarded to Luisa Ferrer, who also won the Pat Panton Trophy for kindness and
helpfulness, with Marianne Lee, Helen Connolly and Stephen Miles as runners-up.
This term Mrs J Kirchheimer, a local, vet, has been to talk to the children about
care of pets. The sunflowers (planted by the children in May) which were
sponsored for the Church Urban Fund, were measured in September, the tallest
was 139 cm., £122. 34 was later sent to the Church Urban Fund.
Harvest Open Assembly, conducted by the Revd. Anthony Priddis, was held in
school. Sale of produce brought by the children raised £38 for Christian Aid.
A group of 12 older children went to the Elgiva Hall, Chesham, to see a play
'The Selfish Shellfish' about environmental pollution. All the children have
been to the home of Mrs Payne in Winchmore Hill, to see some 'handicapped'
owls which she looks after.
Our CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will begin at 10.30 am on SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER in
School, and our end-of-term service will be at 11 am on Friday 20th December
in Church. WE WELCOME EVERYONE TO BOTH EVENTS.
1st COLESHILL (ALL SAINTS') BROWNIE PACK
The Pack now numbers fourteen very lively Brownies. We have welcomed Eleanor,
Hayley and Sam who will all be enrolled by the end of November. The term
was late in starting due to the indisposition of Tawny Owl. In spite of this
the girls have worked hard and earned their Agility and Athletes badges. At
the beginning of term they attended and enjoyed a County Brownie Fun Day at '
Wing. In October, they, as usual, read the Lesson and Prayers at the Family
Service Church Parade.
Half-term saw the return of Brown Owl (for a short stay). During a craft
evening the girls made gifts ready for Christmas. They are now practising
hard for their busy Christmas events, the Contact Party, the visit to Rushymead
and to the Christingle Service. They play games with a lot of enthusiasm
and a lot of noise!
Next term the Pack will be run by Tawny Owl and Snowy Owl, as Brown Owl will
once more be migrating to Zimbabwe in time for a sunny Christmas there, and
will return during the summer term (hopefully to stay). Very many thanks to
Kirn and Helen and to the Mums who keep the pack running during my absence.
Anne Lake
Brown Owl
18.11.91
COLESHILL CRICKET CLUB
A good season was had both on and off the field, and we finished with a most
enjoyable evening spent at Beaconsfield Golf Club where we held our Annual
Dinner Dance.
The Committee and Members would like to take this opportunity to wish you
all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Kate Barber
MAGPIE CLUB 1991-92
We planned 12 events during the summer holidays. Due to the wonderful weather
in-August and the efforts of those who organized each event, many more families
joined in. We had a great time!
CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
CAROL SINGING - MONDAY 23rd DECEMBER 1.30 pm. Meet at the Church. Please
bring 4 mince-pies in a plastic bag for a gift. (Children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult)
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY PARTY - FRIDAY Srd JANUARY 2. 30 - 4. SO pm - in Village Hall.
Wear rough clothes and please bring a contribution of food for tea + £.1.00
per family towards costs.
LUNCH - WEDNESDAY 15th JANUARY at 12.30 pm - for parents and under 5 's
To be held in Village Hall. Please bring contribution to lunch.
Rosemary 725794 Sue 722068
Madeleine 728561 Eleanor 721610
All Saints ' Magpie Club
We have had another lively term, the last session is December 6th, then we
begin again on Friday, January 17th. Thank you very much to all those who
have helped us this term.
COLESHILL VILLAGE DRAMA GROUP
The Drama Group, having had an enjoyable visit to the Windsor Theatre to
see Noel Coward's 'Private Lives', are now heavily engaged rehearsing their
next production - Terence Rattigan's 'Separate Tables'.
We hope as many as possible will turn up to support the Group. There will
be a Licensed Bar on the Friday and Saturday, and, by the way, it starts at
8 pm. Come early to get a good seat ! ! !
"SEPARATE TABLES"
by Terence Rattigan'
THURSDAY 5th; FRIDAY 6th; & SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER
Village Hall : 8 pm. Tickets: £3.50
Tickets at the Door or from John at the RED LION
COLESHILL BRANCH OF THE N.S.P.C.C.
Once again may I thank the residents of Coleshill for the wonderful support
they gave the Society during the year. In October we collected £745. 00 from
our 'House to House ' envelope appeal. We are grateful to Sharon and David Hall
who kindly provided the venue for a very cheerful Coffee Morning for the sale
of Christmas items, cards etc. This event raised a further £400 for the NSPCC.
CAROL SINGING: We plan to sing Carols - this year down Magpie Lane on
THURSDAY 19DECEMBER. Please lend us your voice - and if you are free to join
the group we ask you to be outside the CHURCH PORCH by 7.15pm - warmly clad
and with a torch. If the residents in the Lane could remember to put on their
outside lights it would be extremely helpful and will add a degree of safety
for the Carol singers - "Oh to live in Magpie Lane"!
The Committee are taking a break over Christmas this year and we will therefore
NOT be hosting a Tea Party after the Carol service.
G.L.B.
COLESEILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Thanks to some great work by committee members and volunteers - specially
Jack Haubner and Jean Smith - the village hall was ready for the staging of
the Annual Show in good time to receive the exhibitors for the Show day on
7th September. Congratulations go to all the many exhibitors and particularly
to the Cup winners:
The Grindley Challenge Cup
The Jerram Challenge Cup
The Woolacott Vase
The Cotswold Challenge Cup
The Clifton Cup
The Le Mead Cup
The Joseph Cup
The Wheatsheaf Children's Cup
The MAGPIE CLUB AWARD
The Coleshill Challenge Cup
The Edmond Waller Challenge Cup
The Ovington Rose Bowl
The Windmill Bowl
Mrs P Griffiths
Mrs D Heimann
Mrs L Haubner
Mrs D Heimann
Mrs S Bullough
Mrs S Hall
Miss K Sadler
Rachel Clark/Mark George
Jeremy Glover
Mrs C Cossey
Mrs H Savory
Mrs H Glover
Miss P Wright-Warren
There was an increase in the number of visitors to the Show in the afternoon
and many complimentary remarks about the high standard of the entries, so we
judge the Show to have been very successful, but we do hope for more vegetable
and fruit entries next year as numbers were slightly reduced in these sections.
The 'Greenfingers ' plant Bring & Buy sale in October was held on a DRY morning
and produced a good sum for the Society 's funds and we thank everyone who
stopped by.
In 1992 We are happy now to openly declare the date of the election will be
JUNE 3rd - for both officers and committee at the A.G.M. Our policy will
be to resist federalism, carrot fly and black spot - negotiate on Brussel sprouts
- and doing the will of the people whenever possible!
Even more importantly, we are now working on our 1992 Spring meeting and
expect to announce a well known and very entertaining speaker to this meeting
in the next issue of the Parish magazine.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER
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Drama Group Presentation. Village Hall 8 pm
Coleshill School Concert. 7.00 pm
Christmas Bazaar - School 10.30 am
Christingle Service - Church 5 pm
Carol Singing - NSPCC - Church 7.15 pm
School end-of-term Service - Church 11 am
CAROL CONCERT - Church 3 pm
Magpie Club Carol Singing - meet at Church 1.30 pm
COLESHILL W.I.
In July the Institute was saddened by the death of Elizabeth Harvey, who had
lived in the village for over 20 years and been a very active and popular
member of the community.
During the month a very successful Fund Raising event, the Home Lunches, was
held at various venues in the village and Winchmore Hill. Although there was
no meeting in August, it was still a busy month, including visits to Gloucester
and Docklands. As usual, friends from the Deaf Club at St Saviours in Acton
came to lunch and tea, and in October they invited us for a return visit, those
of us who went received a very warm welcome. Lindsey Haubner was at the wheel
of the Community Bus lent by Amersham Round Table for the outing.
In September, three visitors were welcomed and hopes expressed that they may
decide to join us in 1992. Although there is a very healthy membership, there
is plenty of room for new faces, and new ideas are never out of place.
At the Bucks Show we were delighted that our "Rubbish Revived" entry received
a Highly Commended certificate. Congratulations go to Ann Trotman's design
and workmanship, as well as that of Sue Bullough and Rosemary Sounders. In the
second Group Competition "Public Speaking", the Coleshill team of Muriel Jones,
Joy Hicks and Lindsey Haubner won the Chess Group section and are now in the
finals to be held in Aylesbury. **
The A.G.M. is always held in November, and this year a few changes have been
made to the Committee. The President - Rosemary Sounders and Secretary -
Muriel Jones will continue in office for 1992, but Sue Bullough will take over
as Treasurer. The outgoing Treasurer, Trixie Browne, has certainly earned a
rest, as she has held the office since 1958. The warmest thanks go to her for
her dedication, and one wonders if she holds the record for such long service.
She is staying on the Committee, but Ivy Owen and Evelyn Clayton are retiring
(but happily not from the Institute), and Helen Savory and Gloria Zeitlin are
taking their places.
For our evening Fund Raising event in November, we had Ralph Hentall giving
an interesting talk on Love Spoons, followed by a light supper. There was
also a Raffle, Christmas Stall and Bar.
Joy Hicks, as usual, has found a variety of interesting speakers for the monthly
meetings, and in July Mr and Mrs Baker fairly took over the hall with their
owls, with Mrs Baker keeping everyone enthralled with her accounts of the sad
and mad moments experienced at their wild life sanctuary. In September a
Home Economist, Kathy Loddy, gave a very interesting talk on the History of
Sainsburys.
October brought us P.O. Derek Andrews, a member of the Thames Underwater Search
Unit, Marine section. He managed to bring humour to a sometimes grim subject,
and amazed his audience with descriptions of searching for, and finding, not
only guns and knives, but such small things as ear-rings in the Thames and
other murky waters. Sadly, an average of 25 bodies are found annually - many
accidental deaths caused by too much alcohol. As he said "Water and drink
don 't mix".
On a happier note, the next meeting will be the Christmas lunch, which is always
a pleasant end to the year, and a good opportunity for meeting friends, without
having any business to discuss.
J.P.
** S_^Q^_ERJj.S_S_ CONGRATULATIONS TO MURIEL, JOY AND LINDSEY ON THEIR WIN IN THE
---------- FINALS OF THE 'PUBLIC SPEAKING' COMPETITION - A GREAT PERFORMANCE
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COLESHILL VILLAGE HALL
The First Time Sewerage scheme is happening outside the Hall and we shall be
very pleased when all the work is completed. In the meantime the mud is prolific
and we are sorry that car parking may be causing congestion. However, when
the scheme is finished the Hall will be able to disconnect the septic tank
and problems of emptying and possible overflow will be removed for ever.
When the land has settled we have a plan for a permanent ramp for disabled
access. Details have been drawn up by the County Architect and meet the
normal recommendations with regard to slope and width. The intention is
for the ramp to be to the left of the main porch starting on the small Hall
side. It will rise gradually to the level inside the covered porch and the
left side of the porch will have an opening door. We feel that this is an
appropriate time to build a permanent ramp in place of the old wooden one
which is in need of repair.
Also when the land has settled we shall be considering having the whole forecourt
area resurfaced. The present surfaces were already uneven and we
expect them to deteriorate further after the completion of the sewerage scheme.
Fortunately we expect our funds will be adequate to meet these expenses.
However we are always conscious that internal and external decorations of
the Hall need to be kept to a high standard both to protect the property and
for it to be pleasant and clean for users. We shall also need to spend money
on decoration in 1992.
P.M.L.
THE PARISH OF AMERSHAM WITH COLESHILL
The Reverend Anthony M. Priddis, The Rectory, Church Street, Amersham, Bucks
Tel: Amersham 729380
The Reverend John Baker, SI Piggotts End, Amersham, Bucks.
Tel: Amersham 726089
St Mary's Church, Amersham
Sunday Services
2nd Wednesday of each month
8.00 am Holy Communion j
10.15 am Family Service (with Sunday School
& Creche)
11.45 am Matins
6. 00 pm Evensong
10.00 am Holy Communion
SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER (Candlelit) 6.00 pm FESTIVAL OF CAROLS & -LESSONS
TUESDAY 24th " 11.30 pm MIDNIGHT SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, COLESHILL
Sunday Services:
Family Service:
CHRISTMAS SERVICES:
SUNDAY 15th DECEMBER
SUNDAY 23rd DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS DAY
9. 00 am Parish Communion
6. 00 pm Evensong (1st Sunday in month only)
9. 00 am 2nd Sunday in month
5.00 pm CHRISTINGLE SERVICE
3.00 pm CAROL SERVICE
9.00 am PARISH COMMUNION
Pro-Wardens - J. Chenevix-Trench, Windmill Farm, Coleshill
- Mrs D. Swerling, Hobbs Hole Cottage,
Bottom House Farm Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Hon. Treasurer - D.C. Urry, Ardlair, Coleshill
Hon. Secretary - Miss A. Trotman, Lawyers Cottage, Magpie Lane
Tel:
725439
02407 3931
727420
433545
Brownies
Guides
W.I.
Mobile Library
Monday Evenings: 5.30 - 7.00 pm Village Hall '
Monday Evenings: 7.00 - 8.15 pm Village Hall
2nd Thursday of each month (except August)
2.30 pm Village Hall
This is in Coleshill every Wednesday morning 9.35 - 9.50 am,
stopping alternately at Village Hall and Village Way.
Details on noticeboard outside Church.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS- 1991
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t/oan
Peter & Jennifer Brock
David & Sue Bullough
John & Julie Burton
John & Ann Chenevix-Trench
Walter & Evelyn Clayton
Kitty Clifton
Ronald & Mary Colles
Nancy Collier
Cathevina Cosset/ & Family
Leslie & Jean Croydon
David & Marigold Curling
Norman & Minnie Darvill
Tony, Pat, John & Fiona Dawson
Christina (Deaky) Deacon
Jim & Alison Dening & Family
Charles & Anna-Marie Desoutter
Kezia de Winne
Alan & Jean Dover & Family
Ted, Ann, James, Robbie & Nicky Downie
Jonathan & Lindsey Eardley & girls
Louie Edwards
Jack & Pat Emblow
Robin & Jacky Ferguson & Family
Janice, Steve & William Foster-Jones
Bernard & Joan Frost
David & Chris George & boys
Peggie Gow
Maisie & Andrew Grant
Lena Grayer
Howard & Catherine Green
Harold Grindley
John Guest
David & Sharon Hall & girls
Denis & Chloe Hall
Jack & Lindsey Haubner & Family
Les & Joy Hicks
John & Lavinia Horsbrugh-Porter
Bill & Barbara Houlton & Auntie
Teddy & Betty Joseph
Chris King
Peter & Ann Lawrence & Family
Marj'orie Long-Brown
David & Ineke McCarmon & Family
George & Pat McNeil
George & Ruby May
Henry & Diana Maynard
Ron, Ruth, Greg & Alex Murphy
Michael & Madeleine Murray & Family
Nita Ovington
Philip & Hazel Pearce
Tony & Stella Platzer
George & Barbara Plumridge
Peg Pomeroy
Derek, Alex, Philip & Susannah Pond
Dora Post
Margaret Price
Micky Prothero
Jessie Pusey
Roger Pusey
Brian & Pam Pusey
Jim & Pleasance Riley
Gillian, Colin, Clare & Fiona Sach
Nick & Mary Sadler & Family
John & Helen Savory
Ewart & Jean Smith & Family
Cecelia Spackman
The Spencer Family
Mollie K. Stone
Pam & Paul Stubbings
All the Swerling Family
Peggy & Ann Trotman
Donald & Anita Urry
Richard & Rosemary Valentine & Family
Norman & Kay Vines
Betty Waite
Dick, Penny, Tessa & Dickon Ware
Sidney & Ann Ware & Family
Chris & Mary- Wege & Family
Mercie & Martin Williamson
Spike & Phyllis Wright
Patsy Wright-Warren
The above have advised that they do not propose to send
Christmas Cards locally, but extend to all friends their
best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
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Bob & Mary Tilson send Christmas Greetings to all friends in Coleshill
A cheque will be forwarded to the Treasurer of All Saints ' Church for the money
received for the above greetings.
