March 2015 Parish Magazine

THE PARISH MAGAZINE
OF
ST PETER’S, EDGMOND
WITH
ST CHAD’S,
KYNNERSLEY
AND
ST LAWRENCE
PRESTON WEALD
MOORS
including
VILLAGE NEWS
MARCH 2015
Visit us at www.stpeterschurchedgmond.org
and www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
RECTOR (usual day off: Monday)
The Revd Prebendary Edward Ward, Edgmond Rectory
820217
RESIDENT MINISTER (part time; usual day off: Saturday)
The Revd David Stokes-Harrison, Tibberton Rectory
551117
LICENSED READER
Paul Benton
603071
CHURCHWARDENS
John Ingram, Lovatt Cottage, 5 Turners Lane, Edgmond
Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, High Street, Edgmond
810337
810880
PCC SECRETARY
Jane Gill
811201
TREASURER AND STEWARDSHIP RECORDER
Rodney Bunyan
810957
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
Dr Colin Brown
550164
TOWER CAPTAIN and RINGING MASTER
Edric Broom
825851
TOWER SECRETARY
Paul Lewis
820135
PUBLICITY
c/o Penny Westgate
812920
MOTHERS’ UNION
Margaret Matthews
825976
MAGAZINE EDITOR
Sara Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY
Email: sarajanetaylor@yahoo.co.uk
810880
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING
Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY
Email: c_staylor@btinternet.com
810880
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION
Penny Hughes
813017
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Dear Friends,
There are many ways of communicating. A short
story is a much better way than a long lecture to
make a point; a picture is worth a thousand words.
So when Jesus wanted to get the difficult idea why
he had to die to his disciples, he acted it out
before them. They met in the Upper Room to celebrate the Passover. During this meal
unleavened bread was eaten to remind them that as the Israelites fled from Egypt,
they didn’t have time to let the dough ferment. They drank wine to remind them of the
sacrifice of the Passover Lamb, and the blood painted on their door posts which saved
them as the Angel of death passed over their houses. So the meal was full of symbolism,
implying freedom (salvation) from slavery and death.
Then Jesus added another level of meaning to the meal as he broke the bread and said
“This is my body” and poured out the wine saying “This is my blood”. Jesus was telling
them (and us) that his body was to die as a victim of extreme violence, and that his
blood was to be poured out of multiple wounds. So in this way Jesus resembled the
Passover Lamb and (this is the point St John in his gospel is at pains to point out) Jesus
was sacrificing his life to save people from captivity to sin and fear of death.
These ideas take quite a bit of time before we can understand their meaning, so Jesus
told his disciples (and us) to repeat the actions over and over again – not only at
Passover time, but every time they met to remember how he died. This is why the
Church continues to act out the death of Jesus as often as possible, because repeating
these actions tells us again and again that Jesus died for us.
If he’d tried to explain all this in words we would never grasp its meaning. But by seeing
it acted out before us time and time again, gradually the wonder of it all, especially
God’s love, sinks in. You cannot see your mother’s love, so she gives you a kiss – love
made visible – so that you should never doubt that she loves you. In the same way Jesus
has given us broken bread and wine outpoured in the Holy Communion to continually show
us and reassure us of God’s love for us all, regardless of who or what we are.
This is why Maundy Thursday, the Thursday in Holy Week, is so important to us as
Christians. For at the service we remember the Last Supper when Our Lord instituted
Holy Communion, and then we suddenly and dramatically change the tone of the service
from thanksgiving to one of approaching darkness as we contemplate Jesus’s impending
death.
The actions in the Holy Communion speak louder than any words, and make the invisible
love of God for all people visible before our very eyes.
God bless you.
Your Priest and Friend,
Edward Ward
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SERVICES IN THE
MARCH
DATE
SUNDAY 1st
Lent 2
Thursday 5th
SUNDAY 8th
Lent 3
Thursday 12th
SUNDAY 15th
Mothering Sunday
(Lent 4)
Thursday 19th
St Joseph
SUNDAY 22nd
Passion Sunday
(Lent 5)
Wednesday 25th
The Annunciation
Thursday 26th
SUNDAY 29th
Palm Sunday
EDGMOND
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Communion
9.30 am
Holy Communion
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Sung Eucharist
6.30 pm
Healing Service
9.30 am
Holy Communion
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Service
3.30 pm
Holy Communion
9.30 am
Holy Communion
8.30 pm
Compline
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Sung Eucharist
9.30 am
Holy Communion
9.30 am
Holy Communion
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
United service with
Edgmond Methodists
KYNNERSLEY
PATRONAL FESTIVAL
10.30 am
Holy Communion
PRESTON
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
10.15 am
Family Service
10.30 am
Family Service
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Service
9.00 am
Holy Communion
11.45 am
United Palm Sunday Family Service at
St Lawrence’s, Preston, followed by Lent
Hunger Lunch at St Lawrence’s School,
Preston
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SIX PARISHES
2015
DATE
SUNDAY 1st
Lent 2
TIBBERTON
10.30 am
Family Service
GREAT BOLAS
10.30 am
Morning Prayer
WATERS UPTON
9.15 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Said Communion
10.30 am
Family Service
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 5th
SUNDAY 8th
Lent 3
Thursday 12th
SUNDAY 15th
Mothering Sunday
(Lent 4)
Thursday 19th
St Joseph
SUNDAY 22nd
Passion Sunday
(Lent 5)
Wednesday 25th
The Annunciation
Thursday 26th
SUNDAY 29th
Palm Sunday
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FROM THE REGISTERS
FUNERALS
8th January at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Joyce Beech. The service was followed by
interment in the churchyard.
3rd February at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Kenneth Warren Smith. The service was followed
by cremation at Telford Crematorium.
CREMATIONS
3rd February at Telford Crematorium – Kenneth Warren Smith.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
16th January at St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth – Sheila Mottershead.
FROM THE EDITOR
The pictures on our front cover feature (top left) Jane Ward with Margaret and
Alison Matthews at Edgmond Mothers’ Union’s Epiphany Party and (bottom left)
the beautiful MU cake. Centre left is Mrs Joyce Beech, a well-loved Edgmond
resident who died on Boxing Day – you can read her obituary on page 11 alongside
those for the late Ken Warren-Smith (page 12) and Terry Snowdon (page 19),
who are all sadly much missed. On the right we see Martin Pitchford of
Henshalls, Marion Keeping (ERCI), Jeremy Bowman (Chairman, Edgmond Village
Hall) and John Keeping (Chairman, ERCI) beside the new defibrillator which has
been installed outside Edgmond Village Hall – more on that story is on page 13.
The next edition of the Parish Magazine and Village News will cover the month of
April 2015 and the deadline for contributions is Sunday, 1st March – once again
an early deadline so make sure you don’t overlook it! Please deliver your
contributions in good time to me at the address on the inside front cover – or
you can email them to me at sarajanetaylor@yahoo.co.uk. I’m always delighted to
receive your photos too (preferably by email), especially ones of people, places
and events which take place in and around our villages.
Don’t forget that you can also read this magazine online on both the village and
church websites (addresses on the front cover).
PALM SUNDAY – 29th March
Please note that there will not be the usual fifth Sunday gathered service for the
six parishes on 29th March and each church will be arranging its own Palm Sunday
Service as shown in the service schedules on pages 4 and 5.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER EVE AND EASTER DAY
If you have seen the television series about a year in Westminster Abbey or
Canterbury Cathedral, you will remember all the preparations and ceremonies for
these four days. But these ancient ceremonies are not restricted to cathedrals or
large churches, because up and down our country smaller churches also mark these
important four days by the same or similar ceremonies.
On Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) the Church celebrates the
Last Supper and institution of Holy Communion, and then at
the end of the service the whole tone of the service changes
as we mark the arrest and trial of Jesus, by silence, removing
all items of colour in the church.
Good Friday (April 3rd) is the most solemn day in the whole of
Church’s year, when we think about Jesus’s death on the cross and his
burial.
Holy Saturday or Easter Eve, but not Easter Saturday (April 4th) is
when we begin to prepare for the resurrection of Jesus.
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Easter Day (April 5th) is the greatest and most important feast of
the Church’s year, far more important than Christmas, and so the
whole tone of worship is joy and thanksgiving.
These four days illustrate in dramatic form the essentials of the
Christian faith, and if anyone wants to know what the Church
believes, then why not come along on these four days.
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTORS
We are in need of one or two more distributors of the parish magazine. If you are
able to help, perhaps you would contact Mrs Penny Hughes, tel: 813017.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE
Last year several people asked about the possibility of holding a service on a Sunday
afternoon, as they find a morning service too early for them because of age or other
infirmities. So now we hold regular services of Holy Communion on the third Sunday
of the month at 3.30 pm in St Peter’s, Edgmond, to see if that may be of help to
people. The next afternoon service will be on Sunday, March 15th.
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ST PETER’S CHURCH, EDGMOND
SUNDAY SERVICES
7.45 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Morning Service (as announced)
6.30 pm Healing Service (2nd Sundays)
10.30 am SUNDAY SERVICES AND BIBLE READINGS
MARCH 2015
March 1st
Lent 2
March 8th
Lent 3
March 15th
March 22nd
Passion Sunday
March 29th
Palm Sunday
Family Communion
Gospel:
Mark 8: 31-38
Sung Eucharist
Old Testament Lesson:
Exodus 20: 1-17
Epistle:
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25
Gospel:
John 2: 13-22
Mothering Sunday Family Service
Sung Eucharist
Old Testament Lesson:
Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Epistle:
Hebrews 5: 5-10
Gospel:
John 12: 20-33
United Service with Edgmond Methodists
Dramatised Reading of Our Lord’s Passion
MOTHERING SUNDAY
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day this year falls on March
15th. This is the day when traditionally servants were allowed to
visit their own home, and when parishioners went to church to
give thanks for the Mother Church. It is also the middle Sunday
in Lent and is often referred to as Refreshment Sunday as the
strict Lenten rule was relaxed for the day.
As is our usual custom there will be a Family Service at 10.30 am at St Peter’s
Church for all who wish to come to church to thank God for their mothers. So
before you spoil Mum and take her out for lunch, why not come to church for the
real reason which lies behind the day and give thanks for all those who love, or who
have loved you.
For those who want to go to Holy Communion that day there is a said Communion
service at 3.30 pm that afternoon.
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CHILDREN’S GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP
A Children’s Workshop will be held in St Peter’s Church on the morning of Good Friday
(April 3rd) between 10.00 am and 12 noon. This will involve worship, craft work, all
reminding us of the meaning of Good Friday and Easter.
THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S CHURCH EDGMOND
Thank you to all who have completed a membership application form to become a ‘Friend’
of St Peter’s Church. We are very grateful for your support. We continue to be pleased
with the way the people have embraced this initiative which will enable the work needed
to keep our beautiful church of St Peter’s and the churchyard in good repair and
condition to be enjoyed for generations to come.
The Friends committee will be supporting a number of events throughout 2015. Here are
some dates for your diary:
Good Friday 3rd April – Children’s workshop from 10.00 am - 12 noon – volunteers are
welcome to join us to help with activities, please contact Jane Ward or Julia Brown. In
the evening St Peter’s Church Choir will give a concert – come along to listen to this
performance and stay for a cup of tea or coffee and a cake afterwards.
Saturday 16th May – New College Chorale, conducted by Bob Wysome. The performance
starts at 7.30 pm, tickets are £5 and will be available from the Rectory, the village shop
and from Friends committee members.
Sunday 28th June – Clypping of the Church followed by tea, coffee and cake
Sunday 28th June – Sunday 5th July - An exhibition of Edgmond in St Peter’s Church,
there will be an opportunity to hear the beautiful Church organ and a talk about the
history of Edgmond – more details to follow.
If you would like to volunteer to help the Friends with any activities we would be very
pleased to hear from you. Or if you would like more information about the Friends of St
Peter’s Church please do not hesitate to contact us.
Dr Julia Brown (Chair)
01952 550164
Julia97brown@btinternet.com
Stephanie Egleston (Secretary)
01952 820457
sjegleston@gmail.com
COFFEE & CHAT
The next Thursday Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church will be on March 19 th following
the 9.30 am Holy Communion Service. You don’t have to attend the service to be able to
have a cup of coffee. Just turn up at the church at about 10.00 am or thereabouts, and
join us for coffee (or tea) and a chat. We shall look forward to seeing you.
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CHURCHYARD MAINTENANCE - WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?
The churchyards at St Peter's are currently
maintained by a team of about eight volunteers
who cut the grass and hedges and try to keep
the borders tidy. We have a vacancy for
someone who can use a mower and has a couple
of hours to spare about every week to ten days
during the growing season. Mower, fuel and
other equipment are provided. It would suit
a reasonably fit recently retired person who would like to make a contribution to
keeping the church grounds tidy and attractive.
If you think you may be interested or would like more information please contact
Edric Broom on 825851.
On Thursday 12th March at 2.15 pm in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond, our speaker will
be the Revd Bill Woods who will speak on “Place names throughout the county of
Shropshire”. Everyone is welcome. For further information and/or help with
transport please contact Margaret Matthews on 825976.
TRAIDCRAFT’S NEW FAIR TRADE RANGE
Traidcraft, the UK’s leading fair trade organisation, has launched its Spring 2015
catalogue, just in time to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight (24th February – 9th March).
The new range offers hundreds of ethical products, which celebrate indigenous
craftsmanship from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
A selection of goods will be for sale on our stall at St Peter’s, Edgmond after the
10.30 am service on Sunday 8th March, together with catalogues to take home with
you.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported Traidcraft since we reinstated
the stall back in September.
Lucy and Suna Gibbs (820964)
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EDGMOND WI
The AGM was held in November and the Officers and the Committee and one new
member Barbara Gough were elected on block. After the business was over we were
entertained by our President’s husband Graham Renshaw to a very amusing talk of his
‘Tales of Toastmaster’.
Our December meeting was held in the afternoon, not the evening and we spent the time
making table or door decorations under the help of our President Dianne Renshaw. This
was much enjoyed and the results were very pleasing and lasted well into the New Year.
Afterwards we had an enjoyable tea.
In January our Anniversary Dinner was held at The Lion with good food and plenty of
chat. As well as our meeting on 18th February, four members are attending a lunch at
Origins in February and in March an evening visit to AGA in Ketley for members and
visitors is taking place.
Pat Rex
JOYCE BEECH
St Peter’s Church was full of family, friends and parishioners for the funeral of Joyce
Beech which was held on January 8th. Joyce was born down the marsh in 1921 into a
large family. She attended Edgmond School and left it to go to the establishment
founded by Miss Roddam in Edgmond where girls were taught what was required of them
when they went into service. She worked for a while for Mrs Rylands, but moved from
there to work for a family in Birmingham, a post she enjoyed and remained at for
several years. She returned home during the Second World War, and worked at
Ashworths Timber Yard. She met and married her husband and they had a daughter
Joan. Unfortunately their son died soon after he was born, and Joyce never quite
recovered from this loss.
She and Mr McLeod went into business running The Manor House as a successful guest
house, Harper Adams Students being on the top floor and other guests on the first. She
often put up visiting speakers from the college and various members of staff, as well as
members of the Armed Forces visiting C.O.D. Donnington.
Joyce was a faithful and generous member of St Peter’s Church, and was a member of
the Church Council for many years. She wasn’t just generous to the church; if she could
help someone, then she would, especially if it involved cooking.
Many of us will remember Joyce for all her hard work fundraising for various charities
such as the RLNI and Historic Churches Trust. On house to house collecting she
wouldn’t rest until every door had been opened to her. As someone remarked: when he
went collecting he got 50p pieces, whereas Joyce got £5 notes!
We give thanks to God for Joyce’s life, her generosity and her unstinting work both for
the church and the wider community. We offer our sympathy to all her family.
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KEN WARREN SMITH
The affection and high regard in which Ken Warren Smith was held was shown at his
funeral, when St Peter’s Church was full of family and friends, including Lord Bradford
representing the Trustees of Preston Trust Homes; the residents from the Trust Homes;
and Churchwardens as well as congregation members from all six parishes.
Ken was born in Somerset and grew up on a farm. His father had been badly gassed in
the First World War when Ken was still quite young. The family moved to Hampshire,
where Ken attended the local grammar school but had to leave as his family could not
afford to pay for him to continue. So he left at 16 and started working in forestry in the
New Forest. It was in Hampshire that the spiritual foundation to Ken’s life was laid. He
attended Sunday School, became a choirboy, then a server and then became a Sunday
School teacher. All of this was conducted in the rich, joyful, ceremonial and disciplined
Anglo-Catholic wing of the Church of England. Apparently he possessed a lovely singing
voice and he used to sing in the local amateur operatic group, where one of his claims to
fame was that he played the role of the Mikado. It was while he was a member of the
Ringwood Drama Group that he met Nora, who would eventually become his wife.
Ken became an accountant but his career was interrupted when he joined the RAF and
served as a medic during the Second World War. He was posted to Iceland but injured his
knee and was evacuated to Donnington for rehabilitation. This turned out to include
running up and down the Wrekin to strengthen the knee.
Ken and Nora were married in 1950 and in 1955 they went to Kenya as Ken was now in
the Colonial Service. So began a long association with Africa. He was awarded an MBE in
1976 for Service to Africa. While working in Swaziland Ken studied for and obtained a
Diploma in Theology from the University of Johannesburg. His deep spirituality and
abilities were recognized by his local Bishop who ordained him to the office of SubDeacon so that Ken could assist him with church work, especially the taking of services
out in the bush. When they returned to England Ken was involved in interviewing,
assessing and examining Civil Servants who were applying for promotion, or other
positions.
When he did eventually retire, he and Nora moved back to Somerset where they became
very involved in the life of St Mark’s, Yeovil, with Ken playing a prominent part in that
church’s life. Eventually, they moved up to Newport to be nearer their son Mark who was
teaching RE at Adams Grammar School. They initially attended St Nicholas’ Church but
the then Rector suggested that they might find St Peter’s, Edgmond nearer their
churchmanship. Here again they became very involved in our church life. Ken became
vice-chair of the PCC and went out to the churches in the group to lead services. His
ability and knowledge was invaluable when it came to appointing and training Lay
Ministers. His deepest regret (and mine) was that he was never ordained a priest.
Ken was an Anglo-Catholic of the old school and he never weakened in his devotion to
his Lord and His Church or changed his views to fit in with modern thought.
We give thanks to God for a life so united with that of Jesus and given in humility to the
service of both Our Lord, His Church and all people. We offer our deepest sympathy to all
of the family, but especially to his wife Nora, their son Mark, and their grandchildren.
EW
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EDGMOND RURAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
In last month’s Parish Magazine it was stated that, “By the time you read this, it is
hoped that the village will be equipped with its own Defibrillator”. Well, that hope has
now been realised, and the full story can be told….
The idea originated with my wife, who soon gained the agreement of myself and our
Hon. Treasurer (Suna Gibbs). In November 2014 it was discovered that a free
defibrillator could be obtained from West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust. Further
enquiries revealed that this offer had a deadline – 31st January, 2015.
The November Parish Magazine deadline had already expired and we had to find a
location, raise over £600 (to cover a secure container and the necessary automatic
call-out service), install the secure container, and train a team of volunteers. We could
only use the Parish website for publicity, and the Christmas and New Year holidays
were fast approaching!
Working in partnership with the Village Hall Committee, the Parish Council, and the
West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust, we succeeded, and thank them for their help
and co-operation.
Raising the finance proved pretty easy! Most came from the village, from donations
and from two large pledges from people who wish to remain anonymous. Two other
donations were from businesses – from Henshalls Insurance Brokers and Temperton
& Temperton Estate Agents in Newport (both of which have connections to the village).
Thanks to all these contributors.
The Village Hall Committee has been very helpful and co-operative. They agreed that
the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) should be located at the Hall, and that it
could be wired into their supply. It was also agreed that we could deal with the AED
finance as a “sub account” in the Village Hall accounts. This was necessary as setting
up a separate AED account of our own was proving impossible within the given
timescale.
The Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, Jeremy Bowman, deserves special
mention. He has always made himself available to assist us and reassure us about
the various aspects of this project.
Eighteen people volunteered to be trained, and the training took place on the 28th
January, 2015. This was a cold Sunday morning, and the course took four hours of
their time. All credit to the participants – they all turned up and completed the course.
West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust provided three instructors, their leader being
First Responder Dawn Bush. By that Sunday the AED Security Box was fixed and
electrically connected. The electrical work was done by our local electrician, Edwin
Cooper, who put himself out to do the work, despite his own intensive work
programme. Thanks Edwin!
That left sorting out a call-out system to suit, as far as possible, the wishes of the
individual members of the AED Team, and loads of administration.
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Left to right: Andrew Temperton, Mr Clements, Martin Pitchford (Henshalls), Mrs Clements,
Mark Temperton, Marion Keeping, Jeremy Bowman, John Keeping, Suna Gibbs, Lisa Yap,
Malcolm Lawrence, Richard Basley and Katrina Baker.
As I write, the requirements of the deadline were satisfied (just) by the deadline, and
West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust were to make us officially operational during the
first week in February.
Footnote: Feedback suggests there are others who would like to be trained and then
join the AED Team. More members are welcome; indeed, the more trained, the better,
so coverage of the village increases. If you would like to volunteer, or want more
information, please contact my wife or me on 01952 813125 and we will organise
another session as soon as possible. The minimum number is 10, and training would
almost certainly have to be on a Sunday morning. You need to be over 18, physically
fit, a car driver, and willing to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
John Keeping (Chairman)
Edgmond Rural Community Initiative
EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL
There have been a couple of new additions to the village hall since the last parish
magazine.
The first is an electric cinema screen installed high above the stage. This, and the
new, powerful overhead projector and PA system are available to all hall users. The
village hall has its own equipment for playing DVDs for film presentations and we have
adaptors to enable clips and full presentations to be run from your own PC, tablet, or
'Apple' equipment. Please get in touch about using these new facilities for parties,
presentations, films etc. The village hall is also now licensed to present feature films,
however, this limits us to only advertising specific film details on our website and the
premises. Please look out for details of forthcoming film nights at the village hall and
on the website.
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The second and much more noticeable addition to the village hall is the fitting of a
bright yellow AED (defibrillator) box outside the hall. This is a collaborative venture
between Edgmond Rural Community Initiative, Edgmond Village Hall and Edgmond
Parish Council. It has been supported by some very generous personal donations from
villagers plus funds from Henshalls and Tempertons. The Defibrillator itself has been
provided by West Midlands Ambulance Service and will be operational by the time you
read this. 18 villagers have been trained in its use and will automatically be called out
by a telephone system in the event of a local 999 emergency that requires its use. We
are very grateful to everyone who has donated their time and money to make this
important service available to the village.
Calling all actors – we are currently investigating the possibility of starting an amateur
dramatic society. If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch with Anne
Green on 01952 814312.
Dates for your diary
March 7th, 7.30 pm – ‘Lost the Plot: Madcap Acoustic Mayhem’ a live band with lots of
audience participation. Includes a fish and chip supper and bucks fizz on
arrival. More details can be found at www.losttheplotband.co.uk. Tickets are £12 each
and are available from Denise Bishop on 07718 424957 or 01952 812850.
April 11th – ‘Gabriela: Ukulele Lady Extraordinaire’, as featured by Chris Evans on
Radio 2. Supper included. Tickets are £12 and are available from Anne Green on
01952 814312.
Afternoon teas will recommence in April and we will be holding a Summer Carnival on
Sunday 21st June.
www.edgmondvillagehall.org
EDGMOND TODDLER GROUP
Edgmond Toddler Group meets every Thursday morning in term time at Edgmond
Village Hall. There are lots of toys for pre-school children and babies to enjoy, craft
activities, songs and snack time for all children. It's also a great opportunity for mums
and dads to get together for a chat with refreshments also provided for adults.
Sessions run from 10.00 am to 11.30 am and cost £1.50 for the first child and 50p
extra for each additional child. New faces are always welcome.
U3A NEWPORT (SHROPSHIRE) BRANCH
Next Meeting: Tuesday 17 March
Speaker - John Baxter, Entertainer, Guitarist, Singer, and
Songwriter.
All meetings are held at the Royal British Legion Club in Audley Road, Newport,
commencing at 2 pm. Visitors are welcome.
Admission is £1 which includes refreshments.
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PARISH WARDEN’S REPORT
Thanks to W.P.C. Tracey Tonks, I have the Crime Statistics for the village.
In November - there were two reported crimes. Both involved motor vehicles and
occurred on 12th November. One vehicle was stolen and an attempt was made to
steal another.
In December – there was one reported crime which was Criminal Damage to a motor
vehicle.
In January – (up to the 22nd) there was no crime reported in the village.
I will mention again that no “domestic” incidents, nor incidents at Harper Adams
University, are covered in these reports. The former are regarded as “private and
confidential”, and the latter as not affecting the village itself.
There have been numerous Police warnings issued recently about scams. Most, if not
all, of these were put on the Edgmond website when issued, and would take up too
much space to publish here. Basically, all the usual warnings apply – if it seems too
good to be true, it usually is; don’t give your bank details to anyone on the phone or on
email; don’t accept a “working from home” offer unless you meet any potential
employer “face to face”; don’t just accept someone purporting to be a Police Officer
(unless you know him or her personally) who appears at your door, ask to see their
warrant card; if in doubt keep them out; if you receive a suspicious telephone call, put
the phone down, ring 1471 to try to check the number of the caller, if this is outside the
UK report it to “Action on Fraud”, telephone number 0300-1232040.
John Keeping (813125)
News & Reports from Edgmond Parish Council
www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
There have been some questions about the right of Parish Councillors to express their
views on planning matters in advance of meetings. In order to clarify matters - it should
be said that every resident of Edgmond is entitled to make their personal views known
about any planning application by using the TWC website. Being a Parish Councillor
does not take away the right to free speech so long as the views expressed are
personal and not attributed to the Parish Council. Parish Councillors understand their
role on the Parish Council and know that if they express an opinion in advance of
Parish Council deliberations on a particular application they are then prevented from
participating in those deliberations at a formal meeting. They would be asked to leave
the meeting and can take no part in the vote.
The Parish Council has explained to many local residents at meetings, on the website
and via the noticeboards, as well as to those who have asked questions direct to the
Parish Council via email or letter, that the Parish Council considers all planning
applications when formally added to an appropriate agenda and after a significant
consultation period. Decisions can then be made and finally communicated to TWC
planning department.
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On a different matter - the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 13th April in
the Village Hall. This is an opportunity to meet your Parish Councillors and to share
matters of interest or concern. The Chairman’s Annual Report will be presented in a
printed format and there will be an annual financial report of the accounts for
2014/2015. It is hoped that there will be a written report from our Borough Councillor,
Stephen Burrell and also from the Local Policing Team. The format of the evening has
yet to be confirmed, although in the past we have held an ‘open house’ type of event.
We encourage everyone to attend if at all possible; we look forward to seeing you.
If you have any questions regarding the work of the Parish Council, please do not
hesitate to contact the Clerk of the Council. Contact details are below, but email is the
preferred method.
Katrina Baker (Parish Clerk)
‘The Oaklands’, Waters Upton, TF6 6NP
Tel 01952 541939 / 07813 788094; edgmondpc@btinternet.com
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BRIDGE PROBLEM OF THE MONTH
It is a rare and wonderful experience in bridge to bid a Grand Slam – all 13 tricks. It is
even better to make the contract!
In this hand South ends up in 7 Spades. Can you make all 13 tricks despite the Club
suit being blocked - memories of last month’s hand?
NORTH
Spades
Hearts
Diamonds
Clubs
WEST
Spades
Hearts
Diamonds
Clubs
10 9 8 7 6
A98764
AK
EAST
Spades
Hearts
Diamonds
Clubs
5432
Q 10 8 7 3
KQJ
6
SOUTH
Spades
Hearts
Diamonds
Clubs
Solution – see page 20.
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AKQJ
A42
Q J 10 9 8 7
KJ965
10 5 3 2
5432
EDGMOND METHODIST CHURCH
Minister:
The Revd James Whately
11 Silverdale Close, Church Aston, Newport, TF10 9FA
Telephone: 01952 813959
SERVICES in MARCH 2015
March
March
March
March
March
1st
8th
15th
22nd
29th
10.30 am
10.30 am
10.30 am
10.30 am
10.30 am
Mrs P Nitta – Lent 2
The Revd James Whateley (Sacrament) – Lent 3
Mr John Fowler
Mrs Denice Morgan
United Service at St Peter’s, Edgmond (Palm Sunday)
Jesus said “you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me”. Your goal should be to
please God.
And to do that you must spend time with Him. In prayer you talk to God and through
the Scriptures He talks to you. When you come near to God – He will come near to
you. (James 4 v 8).
ST CHAD’S CHURCH, KYNNERSLEY
Churchwardens:
PCC Secretary:
Mr Jack Edge
Mr Richard Fox
Mrs Georgina Edge
07730 217813
605878
670153
SERVICES in MARCH 2015
st
Sunday March 1
Epistle
Romans 4: 13-end
Jack Edge
Lent 2 (Purple)
Gospel
Mark 8: 31-end
Catherine Gregory
10.30 am – Holy Communion
Sunday March 8th
Epistle
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 Jack Edge
Lent 3 (Purple)
Gospel
John 2: 13-22
Stephanie Dobson
10.30 am – Holy Communion
Sunday March 15th
Jack Edge
Lent 4 (Purple)
10.30 am – Mothering Sunday Family Service
Sunday March 22nd
Epistle
Hebrews 5: 5-10
Jack Edge
Passion Sunday (Purple)
Gospel
John 12: 20-33
Chris Blagden
10.30 am – Holy Communion
Sunday March 29th
11.45 am – Palm Sunday Service at St Lawrence’s, Preston
Palm Sunday (Purple)
followed by Lent Hunger Lunch at St Lawrence’s School
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TERRY SNOWDON
St Chad’s, Kynnersley was filled with family, villagers and friends from all over the
country for the funeral of Terry Snowdon which took place in December 2014. Terry
and his wife Carolyn (who died in April 2012) moved into Kynnersley with their
Bassett hounds in 1979 and threw themselves into village life, as they both believed
that if you want something out of a community, you must put something into it. They
became regular members of St Chad’s congregation and joined the PCC. Carolyn
became churchwarden and some years later Terry became her co-warden when no
one else would stand for the position. Terry also became a Parish Councillor and
eventually Chairman of the Parish Council. Both Parish Council and Church Council
meetings could become quite interesting as Terry was quite an abrasive character!
Both Terry and Carolyn shared an interest in motor racing and frequently attended
race meetings all over the country. They often acted as marshals at the meetings
and were in charge of arranging at least two meetings during the season. Terry had a
great passion for Aston Martins and he owned two (I think). He was President of the
Aston Martin Club, a position he still held when he died.
His last few years were dogged with ill health and he never really came to terms with
Carolyn’s death. He died at Deansfield Nursing Home in Kynnersley. We offer our
condolences to all of Terry’s family, especially Mark, Tim and Peter, and his
grandchildren.
EW
KYNNERSLEY WI
Our meeting on the 10th March is an ‘Open Meeting’, when husbands,
friends and neighbours are invited! Our Speaker is Ruth Evans. ‘A
Woman in A Man’s World’ - her life in the once male dominated world
of Brewing Beer. Do come along and enjoy what I am sure will be a
very interesting evening.
New members and guests are always welcome. There is a charge of
£3.50 for guests. We meet in the Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of
the month at 7.30 pm. For further details, please contact Pat on
603612 or Ann on 670937.
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KYNNERSLEY GARDENING CLUB
Kynnersley Gardening Club held its first meeting of the year with a well-attended
meeting in Kynnersley Village Hall on the 9th January. A quick AGM was followed by
an interesting and informative illustrated talk on the foundation and work of the
Woodland Trust by one their volunteers, Mike Goosey.
Our next meeting will on March 13th with a talk by Gordon Malt on climbers and wall
plants including support systems, pruning and information on a wide variety of
different species available.
Anyone interested in gardening and associated topics is most welcome. Details of
our programme for 2015 are available from any committee member or from Hannah
Sherlock – 09791 154907
ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH, PRESTON
Churchwardens: Dr D Nurse, 1 Manor Barns
Mr D Brown, The Conifers
PCC Secretary: Mrs P Jones, The Rockery, Wheat Leasowes
608455
676671
603612
SERVICES IN MARCH 2015
st
Sunday March 1
Epistle
Romans 4: 13-end
Mrs B Vickers
2nd Sunday of Lent
Gospel
Mark 8: 31-end
Mrs A Smith
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Sidesman
Dr D Nurse
Sunday March 8th – 3rd Sunday of Lent
10.15 am – Family Service
Sunday March 15th
Epistle
Ephesians 2: 1-10
Dr T Goode
4th Sunday of Lent
Gospel
John 3: 14-21
Dr D Nurse
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Sidesman
Mrs B Vickers
Sunday March 22nd
Epistle
Hebrews 5: 5-10
Mrs P Jones
th
5 Sunday of Lent
Gospel
John 12: 20-33
Mr D Brown
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Sidesman
Mrs J Walters
Sunday March 29th – Palm Sunday – please note change in our service pattern:
11.45 am – Palm Sunday Family Service, joined by the congregation of St Chad’s,
Kynnersley, followed by a procession to St Lawrence’s School for our Hunger Lunch.
Will anyone wishing to join us for the Hunger Lunch please sign the list at the rear
of the church, or contact either Pat (603612) or Betty (603659) by the 22nd March.
We recommend a donation of £3.00 per person which will go to the Bishop’s Lent
Appeal.
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ST LAWRENCE SCHOOL NEWS
We've had a wonderful start to the year this year. Our choir took part in the Young
Voices Festival at the NEC, joining nearly 6000 other children to take part in a
concert. Although it was a long day and we had to do a lot of practice it was well
worth it and the parents that came over for the evening concert enjoyed themselves
too!
We've also been raising funds for our friend Lauren, who has been very poorly in
hospital. Her parents have been in touch saying she is doing really well and they want
to thank everyone for their efforts in raising funds and for wishing them well.
This term, we have already visited the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven
Arms as part of the dinosaur project class 1 are undertaking and study of the Stone
Age class 2 are undertaking. We have also been able to visit a planetarium as built
by the students of Wrekin College. Class 3 are studying crime and punishment
through the ages and have made some fantastic e-fits of themselves. As part of
their studies they will also be visiting the law courts.
Shown below is the winning photograph in our bridges photo competition.
Congratulations to Grace, who chose to take a picture of the Skew Bridge at
Wappenshall Junction on the Shrewsbury and Newport Canal. Grace reminds us that
it is called a skew bridge due to the angle of the bricks under the archway. The
bridge was built to take the horse pulling the rope of the canal barges over the top
of the canal and steer the boat into the large warehouse which is in the background
of the picture and in the reflection in the water of the canal. Well done Grace!
Helen Ashby
Community Governor of St Lawrence CE School
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BRIDGE SOLUTION
The problem, as last month, is that the Club suit is blocked, this time by the Ace and King
in dummy. South needs all 4 of his trumps in hand to draw trumps and then if he leads
Clubs he will end up in dummy with all those nasty diamond losers!
Solution – take the opening lead with the Ace of Diamonds (discarding a Club); ruff a low
heart in dummy, return to hand with a trump, ruff the other low Heart in dummy, return to
hand again with a trump. Dummy’s trumps are now one card shorter than hand, providing
one discard in dummy and the Ace of Hearts will also provide one discard in dummy. So,
lead the Ace of Spades, then the King of Spades, discarding the Ace of Clubs and finally
lead the Ace of Hearts discarding the King of Clubs and hand is now high – 13 tricks
made!
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METHODIST HALL
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Home & garden maintenance
Complete handyman service
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landscaping
tiling
and more
no job too small
for a reliable/professional
service call Malc on:
01952 812624
or
07961 461026
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Practising in the counties of Shropshire & Staffordshire for over 200 years,
specialising in SALES and LETTINGS of all forms of town and country property,
rental management, valuations for insurance, probate, furniture, etc.
Contact us for FREE professional advice WITHOUT OBLIGATION
45/47 High Street, Newport
Tel: 01952 811003
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Fully insured & licensed
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01952 810625 / 07773 550230
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01952 810625 / 07773 550230
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CONSIDER
KYNNERSLEY VILLAGE HALL
FOR YOUR CLUB FUNCTIONS,
PARTIES ETC.
*Very competitive rates*
*Accommodates up to 100*
*Excellent dance floor*
*Space for marquee adjoining*
*Tables, chairs, crockery, kitchen facilities*
Contact Khadine on 07790396237 or email
kynnersleyvillagehallbookings@outlook.com
Rural Home & Garden
Services
Garden Maintenance
Lawns, Edges & Hedges, Fencing, Patios
Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating
Call Richard Sayce
Tel 01952 541534 Mob 07970 354703
GRANDFATHER CLOCK
RESTORATION
Movements cleaned and overhauled.
Cases repaired and re-polished.
Dials repainted or re-silvered.
All other antique clocks restored.
Collection, delivery and setting up service.
Tel: David Mason 01952 730592
A Member of The British Watch and Clockmakers Guild
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Peaceful Chapel of Rest
in Central Newport
Symon Tranter
Dip.FD. Dip FSM. MBIE.
130 - 130A, HIGH STREET
NEWPORT
SHROPSHIRE
TF10 7BH
TELEPHONE: 01952 820292
GOLDEN CHARTER
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
MATTHEWS BUILDING SERVICES
General Builder
Property Maintenance 24/7 - Prompt Reply
Roofing, Plumbing, Heating,
Blocked Drains
No call out charge
Contact 07794 010631
or 01952 814568
Bishop Hendry & Edwards
Veterinary Surgeons
11 High Street, Newport
Open Surgeries Monday to Friday
8.30 to 9.30am and 5.30 to 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00 to 10.00am
Appointments Mon to Fri 2.00 to 4.00pm
01952 820165
www.newportvets.co.uk
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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING
DOMESTIC OVEN CLEANING
TTH CLEANING SERVICES
Local, Friendly, Reliable and
Professional Service
in business for 29 years
Window Cleaning
Guttering Cleaning/Repairs
Complete UPVC Cleaning
Conservatory Roofs Cleaned
Drives/Patios
Decking Washed
For a Free No-Obligation Quote,
Please Contact
Steve Bate
Newport 810578
Mobile 07811105123
Contact Steve – 07967 102045
KATES ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
Chartered Accountants
Logic
Self-employed/Company accounts
Tax and VAT returns
Payroll
Bookkeeping
Quality logs delivered to your door
For friendly and personal service
at reasonable rates
Professional service guaranteed
Call Kate on 01952 813123 or 07764 892888
Tel: 07912 512242
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
ACCESS ALARM & CAMERA SYSTEMS LTD
For people who take their security seriously
Home Office approved for the design, installation & maintenance
of electronic security systems - see us at www.nsi.org.uk
Call 01952 840766 or 07813 369001
www.aa-cs.co.uk
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TROTFIELD
 Professional, reliable, family-run business.
 Dry carpet cleaning and wet extraction
carpet cleaning
 Upholstery Cleaning
Celebrating 30 Years in Business
www.trotfieldwindows.co.uk
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Styles to suit your home
Rehau unique doors and windows
Bespoke conservatory service
15 year guarantee (assurance backed)
www.telfordandshropshirecarpetcleaning.co.uk
Tel: 01952 246980 / 07971 189579
Email: cleaningcarpets@btinternet.com
EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL
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Large Hall, Small Hall, Meeting Room
Stage, Bar & Kitchen
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New salesroom now open
Crockery Cutlery & Glassware
1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP
Contact Number 01952 433 1459
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EDGMOND OWLS
PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CARE
FOR CHILDREN AGED 2- 11 YEARS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
01952 811692
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.edgmondowls.co.uk
Julie Highfield
Interior Painting and Decorating
Emulsion
Woodwork
Playrooms
Murals
Children’s bedrooms
Special Finishes
Feature walls
Curtains * Blinds * Alterations
Contact 01952 670275 email-Julie.Highfield@btinternet.com
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Edgmond Village Stores
and Post Office
Sarah Irvine
M.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A.
for your everyday needs
CHIROPODIST
Shop opening hours
Mon to Sat 7am to 8pm
Sunday 8am to 1pm
HPC Registered
Home visits
Evenings & weekends possible
Post Office opening hours
Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday 9am to 12.30pm
Tel: 01785 823151
Mobile: 07966549709
Telephone 01952 811951 Fax 01952 811428
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Chimney Sweep and
Vacuum Service
Sean Caldwell
01902 727999
Mobile: 07971 729608
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