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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus for you.” - - Thessalonians 5:18
October 2016
Buckingham’s oldest man?!
Musical notes – organ refurbishment update
On to Peru!
Rector
Parish Staff
The Revd Will Pearson-Gee
8 Aris Way, Buckingham MK18
rector@buckinghambenefice.org.uk
830221
PA to Rector
Sue Fox
830223
parector@buckinghambenefice.org.uk
Curate
The Revd Danny Rogers
5 Chandos Close, Buckingham MK18 1AW
830222
curate@bpchurch.uk
Worship Leader
Tim King
worship@bpchurch.uk
Asst Minister(Connect Groups) The Revd Michael Greig
309025
Asst Minister
The Revd Maurice Stanton-Saringer
820769
Asst Minister
Canon Dr Peter Williams
308394
Licensed Lay Minister
Sandra Cosby
813462
Licensed Lay Minister
Val Evans
308435
Licensed Lay Minister
Paul Wallace
820617
Licensed Lay Minister
Pauline Stanton-Saringer
820769
Children's Worker
Emma King
children@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Families Worker
Amanda Marshall
families@bpchurch.uk
Children & Youth Minister
Emma King
cyp@bpchurch.uk
Intern
George Pinnegar George.pinnegar@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Parish Office
for enquiries about baptisms, weddings & funerals: Mon - Fri 10am – 12pm
Parish Office
Castle Street, Buckingham MK18 1BS
821509
office@bpchurch.uk
Parish Manager
Jan Ballantyne
830227
manager@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Notice sheet items by phone to Shirley Marshall (07525 437232)
or email to newsletter@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk by 6pm on Wednesday.
PCC Contacts
Churchwardens
PCC Secretary
PCC Treasurer
Fabric Cttee
Mission & Outreach
Stewardship
Sarah North
Paddy Collins
Pam Fox (Deputy)
Paul Hirons (Deputy)
Elaine Causer
Mike Evans
Donna Mills
Keith Croxton
Judith Bundock
822672
823006
812511
812072
817770
814872
donna.mills@talktalk.net
815100
813887
Benefice Ministry Staff
Associate Minister
The Revd Gussie Walsh
Chapel Lane, Thornborough MK18 2DJ
Associate Minister
The Revd John King
Asst Minister
The Revd Dr. Rupert Bursell QC
Licensed lay minister
John Hamilton
Licensed lay minister
Lady Vicky Southby
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821616
am@buckinghambenefice.org.uk
01908 501860
The Rector Writes
The Revd Will Pearson-Gee
I always feel a slight sense of grief as we say farewell to the
summer. Great holidays with the kids, wonderful memories, shorts
and T shirts, a glass of rosé as the sun goes down on the campsite.
The children are all well and truly back at school – some settled in
to new schools and Harvest beckons. The nights are drawing in and
the weather is turning. We are now on the crescendo that leads us
towards Advent and then Christmas. It is a time to thank God for so
many blessings – and not just the harvest.
It is good to pause, take stock and thank God for all that we have and have enjoyed
and to remind ourselves how blessed we really are even when life is challenging. I
remember after I lost my wife and son feeling very sorry for myself – a sort of “woe
unto me!” - when I came across the story of a Rwandan man who during the genocide
had witnessed every single member of his large family being hacked to death in front
of him. My self-pity was turned to thanksgiving: that they had died instantly without
suffering, that my daughter had survived the crash and thanks for the years of joy I’d
been blessed with up to that point. Perspective is so important and also so easy to
lose if we forget to come before God and thank him for what we have. I have a
sticker on the fridge that says this:
I am thankful for:
Early wake ups = children to love
House to clean = a safe place to live
Laundry = clothes to wear
Dirty dishes = food to eat
Crumbs under table = family meals
Shopping to do = money to use
Lavatories to clean = indoor plumbing
Lots of noise = kids are having fun
Endless questions = kids learning
Getting into bed sore and tired = I am still alive
As we look at the shocking pictures coming out of Aleppo these words resonate
strongly. Life is challenging. Many of our church family struggle with ill-health, oldage, loneliness, stress and other problems. But as we struggle, let us keep our eyes
fixed on Jesus and be content and grateful for what we do have. And let us love one
another as we share our burdens to ease one another’s load.
This term has got off to a flying start with many new people joining the church. It is
more important than ever to welcome any new faces we come across. With 50
children attending the 9.30 groups we are creaking at the seams but it is a wonderful
problem to have. We are now using the ringing chamber every Sunday morning for a
children’s group – something that hasn’t been done for very many years.
Continued...
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The numbers at The Ark are up which is also encouraging.
prospering.
Other ministries are
There are many prayer points but especially important is that we find a new manager
for The Centre. Steve Tayfield is stepping down at the end of the month and we
desperately need to replace him. Without a manager the enterprise will quickly
wither. If you can help or know of someone who could commit to a few hours every
weekday (volunteer or paid) do please let me know.
It was wonderful to see Paul Mileham licensed as a Local Lay Minister (Reader). Paul
is a marvellous help here and especially so to Gussie in the villages. My hope and
prayer is that there would be more people willing to step forward into this sort of
vocation.
Do bring harvest produce on the 9th to any service: fresh produce for the soup service
and non-perishables for the Foodbank.
Some important dates for the diary:
• Prayer & Praise - Monday 3rd October 8-9pm.
• Men’s Breakfast on the 8th October.
• Harvest Sunday - 9th October.
• Harvest Supper & Barn Dance – 15th October.
with every blessing
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Editorial
Joe McMorrow
Ok, so I will admit it, after just over fifty years on this Planet – I have
become inexplicably attracted to Golf. Yes Yes Ladies, it’s confounding
me too. It is however, a rather “sedentary” version which in it’s own
way is perhaps more alarming. Now I could always see the attraction
(especially for men) – the rituals, the correct “stuff”, the planning and precision,
the competition and proper conduct and not least the unending attempts at self
improvement. But to be honest, it appeared to be such hard work and effort to me.
Trundling around the course for hours on end, sometimes in the driving rain (and I
don’t do wet clothes ever), thrashing away at one hapless little white ball after
another, the swearing and cursing, the drama and pulled shoulders from flinging one
expensive club after another into the undergrowth. I couldn’t quite see the appeal –
even after attending one or two games of Golf with old London colleagues who have
all been smitten by this creeping disease for many years.
Indeed, such is the dreadful allure of this puzzling compulsion, I happened across a
fascinating little 1940 booklet - “Matchplay rules during an air raid”. Guidance was
provided on how to deal with a ball landing in a new and unrecorded bomb crater,
permission to run and take cover during an actual air raid (without stroke penalty)
and of course, “shrapnel and bomb splinters may be moved without penalty or in the
case of a ball being moved or destroyed by enemy fire, may be replaced and dropped
as long as in so doing, the lie is not improved”. (as if). In my case, no air raids are
involved, or a golf course, or even golf clubs. I picked up from somewhere (possibly
one of the Church Fêtes) “connecttv Real Swing Golf” - a little video game you plug
into a TV and via the sensors on the device, it can (with infuriating accuracy) get the
measure of your golf swing via the included plastic club – the ball relentlessly slicing
off to the right in my case. And so every time I get a sly five minutes or so, give or
take an hour, I am hacking and cursing away on a game that unswervingly enforces
the rules. It’s a kind of self inflicted torture and I expect the only relief will be to put
the blasted thing on ebay where it can lie in wait for some other wannabe Golf Pro.
I have tried to pin down what it is that makes Golf such a powerful draw to certain
people, the rules must surely play a part – the guarantee of some kind of order, even
should the bombs be falling from the skies. Perhaps also that you are expected to
apply these rules to yourself (as you are cheating no one but you). And the bits and
bobs, the devices, the shoes, the inexplicable tartan trousers, the type of ball, the
type of tee, the type of range computer. This last new addition stirred things up
considerably – I mean it’s just not Cricket. I mean Golf. A watch sized laser range
finder with built in GPS and swing sensor – it’s borderline questionable conduct at
best. They should be banned. After all, the Professionals aren’t allowed to use them.
In my experience however, all the paraphernalia in the world won’t make you a great
golfer, or even a tolerably good one. Your handicap (another discussion all by itself –
and often is – for hours on end) will stay stubbornly high. It’s not the stuff, it isn’t the
proper clothes or adhering to complicated strictures, it is who you are, what effort
you are prepared to put in and most of all, if the other half will let you play...
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Buckingham’s Chantry Chapel
Val Evans
My favourite place in Buckingham, apart from St. Peter & St. Paul and 'The Centre' is
the Chantry Chapel. I first came across it while I was exploring the town soon after I
moved here in March 2011. It's a little out of the way, situated next to the 'Cutting
Room' and opposite Duke's Music, and only open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Friendly volunteers serve a range of coffee, teas, cold drinks, cakes and biscuits.
There are also gifts and cards for sale. Two couples from SSPP serve there regularly.
But what hits you as you enter are the walls crammed with bookshelves - all second
hand, priced at one or two pounds. I have enjoyed many of their books with good and
well-known authors; and there are also good books for children.
I haven't yet mentioned that it is a very ancient building - the oldest building in
Buckingham. It's origin was a new hospital in 1190. It was dedicated and run by
Knights Hospitallers for the poor and infirm. St. Rumbold and a medieval hermit are
connected to the hospital.
The institution of Chantry, or Chauntry, began in the 12th Century as a chapel were a
priest or monk was employed to celebrate mass for the well-being of the soul of the
founder. The founders were very wealthy people.
The hospital fell into disuse and was restored by Matthew Stratton, the Archdeacon of
Buckingham who died in 1268. He granted the building to the master of St. Thomas of
Acon who converted it into a Chantry Chapel.
In 1423 the building was first used as a school; It was one of only two Sunday Schools
in the country. In 1540 it became the home of the Latin School and the masters house
is next door.
In 1776 the parish church collapsed and the school was temporarily re-located so
services could be held in the chapel. Some of the timber from the church is in the
chapel today with pew ends displaying family names, and the uprights to the lectern
desks from the Latin School dated 1626. A second floor was added but removed at a
later date.
In 1912 the Chapel was purchased by the people of Buckingham and given to the
National Trust.
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On to Peru!
Bill Mercer
The Courtman’s on their way to Peru.
On Sunday 11th September at all three Services the Courtman family were
commissioned to their new ministry in Arequipa, Peru. They will be working in
conjunction with Latin Link and in partnership with Craft Aid International.
They will be helping to establish a social enterprise which seeks to give employment
and skills to differently-able people and will be working alongside the local church on
whose premises the workshop is sited.
Buckingham Parish Church will continue to support them in prayer and financially
over the coming years.
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TRAIDCRAFT ‘Show you care’
Tina Mitchell
There’s a saying “People do not care how much you know, until they know how much
you care.” As the people of God we want to show we care about fair trade, social
justice, and seeing lives changed.
One of Traidcraft’s producer partners is GET Paper industries in Nepal, a country
which is desperately poor and still reeling from the earthquake last year. GPI gives
women the opportunity of employment, provides good working conditions and salaries
for the workers, runs self-help groups, and offers loans and saving schemes to workers
for income-generating at home. The valley in which GPI is located is gradually
becoming more developed and more homes are being built.
In a country where women are valued very little, GPI runs a girls education
programme, offers scholarships to poor people in the catchment area, supports 125
girls in 5 different schools, has built and supports the nearby Anita Milan International
School, and pays for the children of the workers to attend school and become
educated.
GPI takes waste materials, such as cotton rags, waste paper, banana fibres, straw and
water hyacinth – and turns them into beautiful handmade paper products. The
production process is environmentally-friendly and the paper is dried in the sun.
The children at Anita Milan International School receive regular health checks, and
GPI runs an extensive awareness-raising programme to prevent the spread of
particular diseases, and to support vulnerable women. Human trafficking sees as
many as 15,000 women sold and trafficked out of Nepal every year. They are often
sent into India to work in circuses, work as domestic workers, and, more commonly,
work in the sex industry. It is suggested that the average age of women trafficked is
15 - with some girls as young as 7.
Traidcraft is providing support and funding to help GPI with a felt workshop it has set
up in Hetauda, southern Nepal. This workshop provides employment to women who
have either been trafficked or who are at risk of being trafficked into the sex
industry. There are currently ten women working there. Traidcraft is currently the felt
workshop’s only customer. Without the orders, the women will once again be without
work and be exposed to threats from those who are only too happy to exploit
vulnerable women.
This is only one of many examples of how Traidcraft goes the extra mile in the fight
against poverty and oppression and is ‘more than just’ Fairtrade. This Autumn and
Christmas join with the fight against poverty and Show You Care by supporting your
Fair Trader and buying your Christmas cards and gifts from the Traidcraft stall. The
new Traidcraft catalogue is out now and orders through me are postage free.
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Musical Notes – organ refurbishment update
Rob Tucker - Organist and Choirmaster
We are gradually drawing the initial teething process to a close. This is a great relief
to everyone, particularly for Ray who has project-managed absolutely brilliantly, and
over a considerable period of time!
Although there are a few minor jobs to be completed, the instrument is now stable.
The works will, at some stage, be signed-off. By the Spring, once a further period of
settling is complete, we will begin organ recitals. In the meantime, the instrument
will be tested further, particularly during the winter months, given fluctuating
temperatures and humidity changes, which can affect the tuning. We will also
continue to experiment with different combinations of stops to find the right balance
for worship, and see how the organ responds under different conditions, such as
under heavier winding and vibration. I can quite understand that you feel we have
done this already! (It’s actually quite refreshing to be able to accompany a full house
without resorting to full throttle!).
The refurbished organ is now a finely balanced instrument and projects well into the
Nave to support Congregational singing at the back of church. The Tromba chorus is
particularly fine, as recently demonstrated to full effect in Sir Hubert Parry’s 1902
setting of Psalm 122: I was glad, at the recent RSCM day. The organ is also now at
concert pitch, rather than being slightly flat as it was before, and this makes a great
difference to the singing. This aspect has also offered flexibility with other
instruments, for example with orchestra at the Buckingham Summer Festival. And the
organ console, now fully mobile, may be played from its position in the Chancel or in
the Nave. We will tell you more about the instrument in future articles.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:6)
Oldest Man?!
Val Evans
Bill Howkins of Ford Street, Buckingham celebrated his 98th birthday on Thursday
15th September. At this weeks Tuesday Lunch at St. Peter/Paul he was very moved by
the gifts he received and the singing of 'Happy Birthday'.
Before his retirement he and his wife were proprietors of Howkins Mens Wear in West
Street. Bill now widowed is still very active but needs his 'wheeler' to get about with.
He is out most days to spending time in the Library and The Centre in Verney Close.
He especially enjoys the lunch and the company each Tuesday at the parish church.
He wonders if he is the oldest man in Buckingham?
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Parish and Benefice Diary for October
All events are in Ss Peter & Paul unless otherwise indicated; times were correct at time of going
to press; check weekly newsletter & benefice website at www.buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Sat 1st
10:30 am
10 am-1pm
Whaddon
Sun 2nd
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
Beachampton
Nash
Radclive
Thornborough
Whaddon
Mon 3rd
8:00 pm
Whaddon
Tue 4th
8:30 am
10 am
noon-1:30 pm
6:45 pm
‘The Coffee Service Café’
The Ark “Nearly New Sale” (contact Amanda Marshall)
10-4 pm
Harvest Festival Weekend
Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (Vision Sunday)
Family service with BPC Kids groups
Holy Communion
Baptisms
Hamilton House service
Contemporary evening service & Holy Communion
No service
10:00 am
Holy Communion
8:30 am
Holy Communion (BCP)
6;00 pm
Healing and wholeness
10:30 am
Harvest Festival
Prayer and Praise
7:30 pm
Harvest supper and Auction
Prayer meeting at The Rectory
Lighthouse toddler church
Soup service (all contributions welcome)
Blaze
Wed 5th
9:45 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Women's Connect (North Tower room) with crèche available
Holy Communion
Bellringing practice at Maids Moreton
ALPHA course
Thu 6th
10:00 am
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
8 pm
Ark group for toddlers, parents and carers
Inspire
Choir practice
Fuel (in the Centre)
Sat 8th
8 am
10:30 am
Mens' Breakfast
‘The Coffee Service Café’
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Sun 9th
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
Beachampton
Nash
Radclive
Thornborough
Whaddon
Tue 11th
8:30 am
10 am
noon-1:30 pm
6:45 pm
Twentyeth Sunday after Trinity (Harvest services)
Holy Communion (Prayer Book)
Family service with BPC Kids groups
Holy Communion with Kids Group:Jammers
Messy church - informal family service with children’s tea
Contemporary evening service
10:30 am
Family worship
10:00 am
Matins
No service
11:00 am
St Mary's harvest service
10:30 am
Holy Communion
Prayer meeting at the Rectory
Lighthouse toddler church
Soup service (all contributions welcome)
Blaze
Wed 12th
9:45 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Women's Connect (North Tower room) with crèche available
Holy Communion
Bellringing practice at Maids Moreton
ALPHA course
Thu 13th
10:00 am
7:15 pm
8 pm
Ark group for toddlers, parents and carers
Choir practice
Fuel (in the Centre)
Sat 15th 10:30 am
6:30 pm-10 pm
‘The Coffee Service Café’
Harvest supper and Barn Dance (details on website)
Sun 16th
Twentyfirst after Sunday after Trinity
Family service with BPC Kids groups
Holy Communion with Kids Group:Jammers
Hamilton House service
Contemporary evening service
No service
10:00 am
Holy Communion
11:00 am
Harvest service followed by auction & lunch
8:30 am
Holy Communion
10 for 10:30 am Sunday Special
9:30 am
11:00 am
3 pm
6:00 pm
Beachampton
Nash
Radclive
Thornborough
Whaddon
Tue 18th
8:30 am
10 am
noon-1:30 pm
6:45 pm
Prayer meeting at the Rectory
Lighthouse toddler church
Soup service (all contributions welcome)
Blaze
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Wed 19th
9:45 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Women's Connect (North Tower room) with crèche available
Holy Communion
Bellringing practice at Maids Moreton
ALPHA course
Thu 20th
10:00 am
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
8 pm
Ark group for toddlers, parents and carers
Inspire
Choir practice
Fuel (in the Centre)
Sat 22nd
10:30 am
‘The Coffee Service Café’
B.C.C. School's half term break starts
Sun 23rd
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
Beachampton
Nash
…Nash
Radclive
Thornborough
Whaddon
Twentythird Sunday after Trinity
Holy Communion (Prayer Book)
Big Story Sunday service
Holy Communion with Kids Group:Jammers
Contemporary evening service
10:30 am
Family service and baptism
10:00 am
All-age Worship and …
1 pm
Benefice lunch
No service
No service
8:30 am
Holy Communion
Tue 25th
8:30 am
noon-1:30 pm
Prayer meeting at the Rectory
Soup service (all contributions welcome)
Wed 26th
9:45 am
10:00 am
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Women's Connect (North Tower room) with crèche available
Holy Communion
Bellringing practice
ALPHA course
Sat 29th
10:30 am
‘The Coffee Service Café’
Sun 30th
9:30 am GMT
11:00 am GMT
6:00 pm
Beachampton
Nash
Radclive
Thornborough
Whaddon
Fourth Sunday before Advent (Summer Time ends)
Contemporary Family service with BPC Kids groups
Holy Communion with Kids Group:Jammers
Contemporary evening service
No service
10:00 am
Benefice Holy Communion with choir
No service
No service
3:00 pm
All Souls service
Mon 31st
B.C.C. School's half term break ends
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November (Part)
Tue 1st
8:30 am
10 am
noon-1:30 pm
6:45 pm
Prayer meeting at The Rectory
Lighthouse toddler church
Soup service (all contributions welcome)
Blaze
Wed 2nd
9:45 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Women's Connect (North Tower room) with crèche available
Holy Communion
Bellringing practice at Maids Moreton
ALPHA course
Thu 3rd
10:00 am
7:15 pm
8 pm
Ark group for toddlers, parents and carers
Choir practice
Fuel (in the Centre)
Sat 5th
8 am
10:30 am
Men's breakfast
‘The Coffee Service Café’
Sun 6th
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
Beachampton
Nash
Radclive
Thornborough
Whaddon
Third Sunday before Advent
Contemporary Family service with JAMmers children’s groups
Holy Communion
Baptisms
Hamilton House service
Contemporary evening service & Holy Communion
No service
10:00 am
Holy Communion
8:30 am
Holy Communion
No service
10:30 am
Family Worship
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Town and Gown
Local Events in October
A regular series compiled by Rodney Blackall; items for inclusion should be sent to:
T&G, 47, Moreton Rd, MK18 1JZ T:01280 823269 E:rblackall@rodsrisc.demon.co.uk
Keys to locations (e.g. (OG)) is given at the end. Double check details at the Old Gaol.
----------------------------- Regular events ----------------------------Tea dances every Monday from 2 pm; £2 (inc. tea) (CC)
Bingo every Sunday & Thursday at 7 pm (CC)
Whist drives on the first and third Fridays at 7:30 pm
Park run every Saturday; 5 km; 9 am start at the skate park
Language courses are held in Thornborough Village Hall on the following days:
Classical Latin – Fridays 3 pm
Old Testament Hebrew -- Fridays 6 pm
Beginners' NT Greek -- Saturdays 9 am
Intermediate NT Greek – Saturdays 11:30 am
Advanced Greek – Saturdays 11:45 am
More information via www.eroumen.co.uk
Sat
1st
Glade cutting and clearing (RWCG)
Sun 2nd
Time trial challenges for all cyclists at Silverstone
Wed 5th
Blood donor sessions 1300-1530 and 1630-1900 (CC)
Thu 6th
the Adderbury Ensemble play string quartets by Haydn & Dvorak at 7:30 pm
in (RC). Tickets from The Duke's Music
Fri
7th
Sun 9th
Budapest Café Orchestra 8 pm
(SA)
Second Annual River Rinse starts 1030 am at Cornwall's Meadow car park
working upstream to Chandos Park. All welcome to help clear the river of
rubbish (some quite interesting!)
Tue 11th Lecture: The man who killed Richard III by Dr Susan Fern (UoB)
Fri
14th Market Hill road closures and parking restrictions start about 10 am
Blackeyed Theatre presents Frankenstein at 8 pm (SA)
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Town and Gown
Sat
15th
Wed 19th
Local Events in October
CHARTER FAIR 1pm till late. (Note free rides for the disabled children
accompanied by a carer may be available at the start IF registered in advance at the
Council office.)
Historic Sports Car Club – Championship finals w/e starts at Silverstone
Strictly Buckingham 2016 charity dance fest starts 7pm in (CC). Tickets £17 each
from 07790 130579 or email viv.r@danceschool-stepbystep.com
Monthly dog walk at Stowe 1030-1200 from New Inn (SLG)
W.I. meets 7:30 pm in the small hall (CC)
Fri
21st
Sat
22nd CHARTER FAIR 1pm till late.
Sun
23rd
Fiori Musicali, 7:30 pm (SA)
Tue
25th
Poppy day appeal is launched 10 am-noon (OG)
Market Hill road closures and parking restrictions start about 10 am
Wed 26th
U3A open meeting starts 2:30 pm - Talk Emmeline Pankhurst – her life story. N.B.
AGM is on 23rd November (CC)
Thu 27th
Lecture: The role of the Court of Arbitration and Sport – the experience of Rio
and Rumba by Michael Beloff QC (UoB)
Soirée of recorded classical music at 72, Embleton Way. Start 8:15 pm ,reserve a
seat by phoning 816266.
Sun
30th
Children's theatre – Under a Magical Moon; 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
(SA)
Bonfire, fireworks and best Guy competition will be on 5th November
VENUE CODES:
OG=Old Gaol tel. 823020 and www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk
CC=Community Centre RC=Radclifffe Centre SLG=Stowe Landscape Gardens tel. 817156
RWCG=Buckingham Railway Walk Conservation Group. Meet 10 am station car park;
coordinator Jenny Manning tel. 815223 email railwaywalk@hotmail.co.uk
BTC=Buckingham Town Council tel. 816426 email office@buckingham-tc.gov.uk
UoB Tel. 820213 Email publicity@buckingham.ac.uk
Lectures will held in the Radcliffe Centre at 6:30 pm. Admission is free but donations are very
welcome. Cars may be parked off Hunter Street.
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Villages Roundup
Gussie Walsh
HARVEST FESTIVAL FAMILY CELEBRATION SERVICES
ST MARY’S WHADDON, OCTOBER 2nd 10.30am
ST MARY’S THORNBOROUGH, OCTOBER 9th 11.00am +
TRACTORS
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, RADCLIVE, 11.00am + LUNCH/
AUCTION
THEME –THANKING GOD FOR ALL WE HAVE
with
Favourite Traditional Harvest Hymns
+ Big Red Combine Harvester and a story to make us think!
ALL AGES WELCOME NO-ONE IS TOO OLD OR TOO YOUNG!
(This is NOT a Holy Communion Service)
“THE TOUCH OF JESUS”
ST MARY’S CHURCH
THORNBOROUGH
6.00pm Sunday October 2nd 2016
A gentle service with prayers for healing and refreshment for the weary
Come for yourself or on behalf of another
ST MARY’S, WHADDON
We would like to invite you and your family to light a candle in
memory of a loved one at our All Souls Service of Remembrance
Sunday October 30th at 3pm
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Prayer for October
Anon
"A prayer for our Church Family"
“An expectant Community”
Lord, into Your hands we place
our gifts
our time,
our buildings,
our finances,
and ask for Your guidance
that we may use them
in accordance with Your will.
We pray that You will
keep us tuned to
Your purpose for this place,
and our mission
to those around us.
Make us ready
to think boldly and bravely,
always constant in prayer
knowing the leading of the Holy Spirit
that all we do is glorifying You.
Amen
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From the Parish Registers
The Church Office
Baptisms
6th
September
Audrey Elizabeth Green
Holly Jade Fuller
Esme Yvonne Florey
Grace Diane Florey
Marriage:
17th
September
th
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September
Christopher Michael Irons and Aileen-Elizabeth Taylor
Jonathan Andrew Cater and Sheree Kim Cruse
Funerals:
16th
September
Brenda Mary Walker
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Last but not least...
General Information and reminders for your Diary
'ROMANCING THE STONE' – A SPARKLING HISTORY OF DIAMONDS
Buckingham and Winslow District Action Group for Cancer Research UK are hosting a
talk on Thursday 24th November, 7.30 at the Ian Fairburn Lecture Theatre, Chandos
Road, Buckingham, MK181EG.
We will welcome once again the popular John Benjamin (Antiques Roadshow) for a
riveting talk with slides on diamonds.
CRUK Christmas cards are on sale and there will be a raffle.
Tickets available from Bartletts of Buckingham or by telephoning the chairman Sally
Wilson on 01280 816483.
AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE AUTUMN SEASON LISTINGS & BOOKING DETAILS
CONTACT AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE BOX OFFICE 0844 871 7607
(Bkg fee applies. Calls 7pm per min plus phone company’s access charge)
OR VISIT WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM/AYLESBURY (booking fee)
Some Forthcoming performances (Full program on website)
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS [TRIBUTE ACT]
Sat 15 October 7.30pm ¦ Tickets from £27.90 online/phone
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the
essence of the King; ‘The ’68 Comeback Special’ and The ‘Vegas’ years with
consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate
vocals and incredible passion in every performance.
NINA CONTI : “IN YOUR FACE”
Tue 18 October 7:30pm ¦ Tickets from £27.00 online/phone
Bursting with fresh and astonishing spontaneity, the voice-throwing queen is back on
the road with her sell-out show ‘In Your Face’ following her 2016 hit West End season
at The Criterion Theatre. British comedy award winning ventriloquist Nina Conti uses
face masks to turn her audience members into puppets and improvises a hilarious new
show every night. No two shows are ever the same.
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Parish Organisations and Groups
Ark Toddler Group
Amanda Marshall
families@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
AV & Tech Leader (AV)
Bellringers
Tim King
worship@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Andrew Spencer
817989
Practices at Buckingham 7.30-9.00 pm every last Wednesday and
on all other Wednesdays at Maids Moreton 7.00-8.30 pm
Benefice Publicity
Bible Reading Fellowship
Bookstall
Choirmaster & Organist
Assistant Organist
Choir practices
Church Bookings
Church Flowers
Fiona Hewitt media@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Jane Wardale
814067
Zena Greig
309025
Robert Tucker
847154
Ray Mitchell
814544
on Thursdays at 7.15 pm in church [excludes August]
Church Office
821509
Valerie Hirons,
812072
Cheryl Dawson, Liz Mayston, Margaret Surzyn
‘The Coffee Service’ (Sat Café)
Keith & Gill Croxton
Coffee Rota (11am)
Ann Bursnall
Coffee Rota (9.30am)
TBC
Electoral Roll
Gill Stopps
The Food Service (Emergency Food Bank)
Contact
TBC
Connect Groups
815100
813788
309025
812838
Revd Michael Greig
309025
Please see the leaflet at the back of the church for further details
JAMmers (Sunday Children's Groups) Emma King [cyp@bpchurch.uk]
9.30am ‘JAMTots’ (Crèche)
Kelly Ingle
Men’s Breakfast
830224
TBA
Tony Dines
816055
Joe McMorrow
822357
08.00 am on the 1st Saturday in the month at Church (Feb – Jun & Oct - Dec)
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The Centre Bookings / Caretaker Steven Tayfield
Traidcraft Representative
830228
caretaker@bpchurch.uk
Tina Mitchell
814544
Music Team
9:30am & 6pm Tim King
worship@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
PA Manager (Sound System) Michael Roskell
Parenting Course
Lucia Pearson-Gee
Parish Safeguarding
Officer
Ruth Newell
Parish Website
Pastoral Care
Pathfinders
(young people 10+)
mikey2808@hotmail,co.uk
830221
815229
Ruth.Newell@tiscali.co.uk
web@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Revd Michael Greig
care@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
309025
Emma King [cyp@bpchurch.uk]
830224
Prayer Ministry Team
Mary Williams
(09:30am, 11am and 6pm services)
308394
mary.williams@shalom23.co.uk
Items for the Prayer Chain
Gill Croxton
815100
Readings & Intercessions
Christine Dines
Sacristan
Gerry Causer
Sidesmen & Sideswomen
Gerry Causer
Social Committee
The Soup Service
(Tues Lunches)
Vacant
Stewardship Co-Ordinator
Judith Bundock
813887
stewardship@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Wedding Co-Ordinator
Sue Fox
Sheila Handley
816055
chrismmoxon@hotmail.com
817770
gerry.causer@btinternet.com
817770
gerry.causer@btinternet.com
07958 605977
830226
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The Spire
Editor
Treasurer
Distribution
Advertising
Joe McMorrow
Sue Watkins
Bill & Anne Mercer (Temporary)
Rodney Blackall
822357
816266
821509
823269
The Spire Advertising Rates:
Full page (A5)
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To advertise in ‘the Spire’ please contact Rodney Blackall on:
Email:
Telephone:
rblackall@rodsrisc.demon.co.uk
01280 823 269
Important: The Editor & the Church do not imply any endorsement of the advertisers
or their services. Adverts may be subject to editorial approval prior to
publication.
Parish Website: www.buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Items for The Spire can be emailed to: editor@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk
OR items may be deposited in the Pigeon Hole at the back of the church.
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