Congratulations to our Brigade who last month won the battalion

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Congratulations to our Brigade who last month won the
battalion award for the members with the highest church
attendance. We celebrated their success with a special service!
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November 2015
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World Church
Will I make it home tonight?
Syrian Bible distributor Gaith and his colleagues take thousands of Bibles and Scripture portions out across war-torn northern
Syria. Some go to clergymen who then take them on, into even more dangerous situations. Gaith says,
“Every time we leave our headquarters, to drive across conflict zones, we don’t know if we will get to our destination. There is
always the risk of being abducted. All the time, every day, I fear that I will not come home at night.”
Gaith was asked, “Don’t people need food and shelter more than Bibles and Scripture portions?”
“On the contrary,” he said, ”there is a thirst for the Scriptures because, more important than food and shelter and peace, is
hope. People have lost hope in the country and in the countries that are promising some sort of solution. People find hope in
the Word of God. So we are motivated to keep going. Yes, it is risky work but it is our mission. We can do nothing but fulfil it.”
- Pray for the safety of Gaith and his colleagues.
- Pray that the people who read the Bibles and Scripture portions delivered to them at such cost will put their trust in the Lord
and find hope in him.
From the editorial team
Moving out of a mainly golden October brings us to the time of remembering both through All Souls observance and on the
particular days of November 8 and 11.
Special services help us to recall the memories of loved ones and friends and the sacrifices in battle of so many in the
world's conflicts.
We also record in these pages the gifts and assistance we have given to migrants in their ongoing crisis and the help to our
needy through the Foodbank. We are requested to offer our voluntary help through the town council's Community Link,
and we have been given help to correct the problem with St Lawrence's processional cross.
To help ourselves every day through Advent, just take on board the marvellous messages on the special Advent Calendar!
They should really help the parish to pick up pace through that season, having already got together to enjoy the Lakes
Gospel Choir, the harvest walk, the CTLG harvest meal, and we can also read about all the group and school start-ups into
the eleventh month of the year.
However, leader of our choirs Lesley Green, urging us to be at St Lawrence's Advent Carol Service, sees it as a lovely, quiet
service in which to prepare ourselves for Christmas.
Another more lively preparation the day before is the annual Christmas Tree Fair, a major parish fundraiser, but the date
also heralds the beginning of the church's new year, as Kathleen Sturzaker reminds us in her Last Word...."a time to look
forward with anticipation to celebrate Christ's birth."
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Vicar's Notes
A Thank You for Harvest
Thank you to everyone who supported our harvest festival this year and made it such a
lovely day. As always the church looked amazing thanks to a huge amount of work by a
small but dedicated team. It was a lovely weekend, with the services, walk and the
wonderful songs of praise service in the evening. On the table at the back of St Lawrence’s
there is a display of all the letters of thanks which we have received and we have also had
a number of phone calls expressing people’s appreciation.
Remembrance.
As is tradition on Wednesday the 11th November at 10:50am there will be a
short service at the War Memorial on Berry Lane. As part of the service we shall
be observing the 2 minute silence at 11:00am as we remember all those who
have died for our Country through war. As always everyone is welcome to
attend. On Remembrance Sunday, the 8th November, there will be a Family
Remembrance service at 10:00am at St Pauls, followed at about 11:15am by the
formal Remembrance Service attended by the mayor and the uniformed
organisations. It is important that we remember our armed forces at this time, and also to encourage our children to do
likewise.
Youth Groups
Each Thursday and Friday tea time during term time, St Pauls is a busy place with four youth groups taking place for years 11 till
16. The photos below give you a flavour of two of our evenings and the things we got up to. The top two photos show a session
looking at Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers and exploring if we are really thankful for what we have in life. The second selection of
photos are when the teenagers were thinking about harvest and what it means for us today. It is always good fun and we are
fortunate to have a great group of teenagers as part of the church family.
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Vicar's Notes
Helping those in need this winter.
Thank you to Rie Waterman for organising our collection of clothing and useful
items for the European migrant crisis. It was good to be able to support this project
that was led by St James’ Church in Clitheroe who took the donated items across to
France to help those in need. Throughout the day we had a wonderful response of
people giving generously, and Rie worked hard sorting items and bagging them up.
Once again it was great to see the church reaching out and making a difference to
those in need.
Advent Carols
It is hard to believe that Advent is almost upon us again, which of course for many people
can be a very busy season as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. Within the church’s
year, the start of advent is marked by our Advent Carol service which this year takes place
on Sunday 29th November at 6:30pm in St Lawrences. Here we take time to pause and to
reflect on the meaning of this season that can so easily be lost among so many other
things. The service is lead by the choir and can be a lovely opportunity to pause and
remember the true meaning of this important time.
Look for the Silver Aligning
The Processional Cross from St Lawrence’s had sadly suffered a recent knock and as a result had become noticeably
misaligned.
We are most grateful to Goldsmith Family Jewellers of Towneley Parade (regular advertisers within these pages) for organising
repair of the damaged element and for their generosity in bearing the cost on our behalf.
Wasn’t it great?
You cannot beat a combination of food, fun and fellowship and this year’s CTLG
Harvest Meal, held at the Civic Hall, had them all. The food was in the very capable
hands of Tim Slater, with desserts provided by CTLG members. All the churches contributed to the ‘Entertainment’ which got
off to a brilliant start with our choir members, Nick, Jenny, James, Anne and Nat Hyde. The compere for the evening was
Revd. Ray Borg and even he couldn’t wait to see one of the sketches, involving a Doctor’s Waiting Room; a very varied group
of people and a rather unsavoury tramp! The vicar in that sketch looked vaguely familiar! The fellowship part of the evening
was provided by the 120 people who attended and from comments received very much enjoyed their evening.
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From Claire’s Kitchen
In October, members from all my five classes in Longridge
and Grimsargh gave me their favourite soup recipes
which I collated into a booklet called ‘Souper Soups’!
We’ve been selling it in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice for
just £1 per booklet. The booklet has been a roaring
success and we’ve raised well over £200 so far! I still have
a few booklets left, so if you’d like one, please ring or
email me (details below). They are all healthy, easy, tasty
soups and there’s 22 recipes in total.
Banana and Chocolate Marbled Loaf
4 ProPoints per serving, makes 10 slices
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25 g Cocoa Powder
1 pound(s) Banana(s), unpeeled weight, peeled and mashed
2 medium (raw) Eggs, whole, beaten
1/2 teaspoons (level) Vanilla Extract
225 g White Self Raising Flour
110 g Low Fat Spread
110 g Light Brown Sugar
1) Line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment. Dissolve the cocoa in 4 tbsp boiling water and set aside to cool. Preheat
the oven to 180 degrees C, fan 160 degrees C, gas mark 4.
2) Combine the bananas, eggs and vanilla extract. sift the flour into a large bowl and rub in the spread using your
fingertips. Stir in the sugar followed by the banana mixture.
3) Separate a third of the mixture and stir in the cocoa. Place random drops of both mixtures into the tin, then swirl
together using a knife to create a marbled effect.
4) Bake for 50-60 mins, until risen and golden. Leave in the tin for 10 mins, then move to a wire rack to cool
completely.
For information on Weight Watchers or to order a soup booklet, please ring Claire on 01772 784803 or email
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Brew Time
Every Wednesday from 8.50am-11am in St Paul’s.
We serve filter coffee, tea, toast, crumpets and cakes! Please do join us.
Kath & Jacqui
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Clergy & Church Officers
Vicar
Revd David L Anderson
The Vicarage, Church Street 01772 783281
vicaroflongridge@aol.com
Readers
Kathleen Sturzaker
Muriel Anderson
Penny Green
Wendy Smyth
57 Hacking Drive
21 Plessington Court
32 Willows Park Lane
16 Houghton Road
30 Lindale Road
14 Lindale Road
29 Fell Brow
26 Hoghton Road
01772 785934
01772 437622
01772 786448
01772 782627
01772 785062
07557 738 423
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graham@oaktreehouse.net
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Churchwardens
Deputy Wardens
Vernon Kinrade
Lisa Monks
Mae Heys
PCC Secretary
Dot Little
PCC Treasurer
Graham Kelsall
Child ProtectionOfficer Malcolm Welch
01772 784268
Parochial Church Council
Chairman
The Vicar
Hon. Secretary
Dot Little
Hon. Treasurer & Stewardship Recorder
Graham Kelsall
Members:
Clergy and Churchwardens,
Karen Burdett, Ken Brierley, Lauren Cowell, Michael Dawson, Susan Griffiths, David Hartley,
Mae Heys, Ian Howarth, Gwyneth Jones, Mike Keeney, Graham Kelsall, Vernon Kinrade,
Eileen Lewis, Terry Lewis, Lisa Monks, Kathleen Sturzaker, Jeff Warburton, Val Wardley.
Organisations
Altar Flowers
Hon. Sec. St. Lawrence Marjorie Procter
Hon. Sec. St. Paul
Vacant
5 Regent Street
01772 784119
Please contact the Vicar
Bible Reading Notes
Distribution Secretary Felicity Brown, 3 Larchway
01772 783508
Centenary Room
Booking Secretary
Sheila Quigley
Parish Office Tue & Fri Mornings
Choir
Director of Music
01772 783281
Lesley Green
01706 228488
lesley.green.fields@googlemail.com
Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade
Wednesday Nights Berry Lane School Term Times
Martins 6 pm, Young Members 6.30 pm JTC/Seniors 7.00 pm
Commanding Officer
Janet Redding
Craft Group
Last Monday each month, Centenary Room 1.30 - 3.30pm also:
St Paul’s Patchers meet every 2nd Wednesday in the Centenary Room 11am-3pm.
Contacts
Brenda Warburton
01772 783873
Helen Bailey
01772 783178
House Groups
Co-ordinator
Wendy Smyth 16 Hoghton Road
01772 782627 woozle70@gmail.com
Longridge C of E Primary School
www.longridge-ce.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Headteacher
Mrs Janet Cooper c/o Longridge CE Primary School
head@longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk
Clerk to the Governors
Natalie Samuel The School Office
01772 782378
School Office
bursar@longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk
Pre-School
01772-780078
PTFA Hon. Sec.
Handbell Ringers
Leader
Judith Kaye
12 Springs Road
01772 785114 keithkaye@sky.com
Messy Church (Sunday School)
Leader
Lisa Monks
see deputy warden for details or
07854 373 538
Mothers Union 7.30pm on 1st Tuesday
Enrolling Member
Judith Kaye
12 Springs Road
01772 785114 keithkaye@sky.com
Partners in Mission
Hon. Sec.
Mike Keeney 26 Hesketh Road
01772 782420
mikepollykeeney@yahoo.co.uk
Servers
Leader
Lawrence Ingham
Gardener’s Cottage, Dilworth Ln.
01772 785592
lawrenceingham@yahoo.com
Tuesday Club 7.30pm on 2nd Tuesday
Chairman
Brian Smith
84 Chapel Hill
01772 783250
Hon. Sec.
Adrienne Atkinson
01772 783091
adrienne.atkinson@talktalk.net
Walking Group
Terry Lewis, Eileen Lewis
01772 780961
Hannah Green 20 Darwen Close
01772 783558
Walkie Talkies
Sidesmen and Sideswomen
Thomas Anderson, Yvonne Ball, Ken Brierley, Judith Carroll,
Hilda Marle Collis, Ian Cookson, Hollie Crosbie, John Dixon,
Helen Eccles, Molly Eccles, Mike Flaxman, Barbara Flaxman,
Joanna Green, Tom Haworth, Andrew Hill, Poppy Hough,
Hilary Ingham, Melissa Clarke, Gwyneth Jones, Lisa Jones,
Annie Laker, Eileen Lewis, Dot Little, Dorothy Nelson,
Theresa Page, Colette Sargent, Ray Saunders, Ben Sharrock,
Shirley Barton, Judy Singleton, Chris Stewart, Kathleen Sturzaker,
Katrina Wardley, Val Wardley, James Waterman.
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Joinery
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Local History Society
Ladies Dress Agency
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35 Little Lane, Longridge, Preston
Tel. 01772 378119
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Inspirational words
With Remembrance Sunday very much in our thoughts this month we have asked Brenda Warburton to
share with us her wartime experience.
I was born in London within the sound of Bow Bells and was six years old when the second World War started. At that time we
were living on Canvey Island. When the Germans took Jersey it was thought they may try to take that also. All women and
children were told to leave the Island and the men also, if they wished, unless they had vital jobs.
As my father worked for the Port of London it was decided we should all move to London. I had three sisters and three
brothers. My eldest brother was in the Navy and my eldest sister in the ATS. As one of my other sisters was learning tailoring
she had to work in a factory making officers uniforms.
We had not been living in London very long, before we had a bomb shelter in the garden but if dad had to work at night, (he
was an A.R.P warden), we had to go to the public shelter for safety.
One such night we went to the public shelter and when we went home we had been bombed! We had nothing left other than
what we were wearing. That day we were kitted out with clothes and three of us, my brother Ken, sister Rose and I, went to
live in Cheddar with cousins of my mothers, who had a farm. I spent my 7th birthday in Cheddar and remember crying a lot
because I missed my mum.
My mother and youngest brother came to live in Fulwood, Preston, staying with one of mum’s school friends. After we had
been in Cheddar for twelve months mum managed to find a house in Fulwood, so that she could have us back home.
After the war had finished my father stayed in London, living in lodgings and continued to work for the Port. Mum decided to
stay in Fulwood because it was so difficult to get family accommodation in London and dad joined her once he had retired.
My eldest siblings all got married, two stayed down South and the other one lived in the Midlands. I grew up, met Terry and
the rest is history. All my family thankfully survived the war, but memories of those times remain vivid in my memory.
The hymn Onward Christian Soldiers seemed appropriate to me.
Onward Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ the royal Master
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see, His banners go!
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
At the name of Jesus
Satan’s legions flee;
On then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory.
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.
Onward, Christian soldiers…….
Like a mighty army
moves the Church of God;
brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
we are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and calling, one in charity.
Onward, Christian soldiers……..
Text: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Music: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
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HARVEST 2015
Thank you to everyone who donated fruit, vegetables or gave gifts of money, enabling
us to transform the Parish Church of St. Lawrence for our Harvest Thanksgiving.
Special thanks to the flower ladies who worked hard creating the twelve arrangements
around the church in lovely Autumn shades, not forgetting the decorated font. We
were most grateful to Booths & Sainsbury’s for their generous contributions and to
the people who came on the Friday to arrange all the fruit and vegetables. On
entering the West door you were met with a sight to behold.
The Lady Chapel was filled with a wonderful variety of items brought forward by the
young people of the Parish at the Family Service and we were reminded that since the inception of the Foodbank, 700 people
have been fed locally.
The Church Brigade needs special mention for the unique display at the front of the church comprising two stuffed models in
Brigade uniform, with teddies, an owl and a brilliant array of vegetables made from salt dough. It must have taken many hours
to complete, so well done everyone involved.
Revd. David’s talk at the Morning Service involved puppet Will, who having been naughty was given a list of household chores to
do for a week, including cleaning the toilet!! Will didn’t think it was fair, but was asked to consider if it was fair that some
people have plenty of food, while others go hungry and become ill. Or is it fair that there are people who have no home and
hardly any clothes to wear? The mundane jobs Will felt were unfair would willingly have been undertaken by those in need of
food and shelter. Things we simply take for granted!
Music is always an important part of our Harvest Thanksgiving and we thank Lesley our Director of Music and the Choirs. At the
morning service the junior choir sang “We eat the plants that grow from seed”, by Susan Mee, and “God Almighty set a
rainbow”. The Seniors, “For the beauty of the earth”, by Andrew Carter. Thanks also go to those who read and lead our
prayers.
In the afternoon we welcomed visitors to view the church and enjoy refreshments, then the walkers who had enjoyed a four
mile walk planned by Revd. David and Thomas. All were greeted with drinks and lovely home made cakes. Thank you to the
ladies who made the cakes and served the teas.
Many kind words were spoken by the clergy, wardens and members of the congregation, one quote: “the nicest they have ever
seen it – hours of work must have gone into it”. All the lovely comments were very much appreciated.
The evening Songs of Praise was enjoyed by all. The rousing harvest hymns being researched and narrated by Muriel Anderson.
The choir sang “Look at the World” and the service brought to a close a truly wonderful Harvest.
On Monday morning it all had to be dismantled and everything went like clockwork. Eight pedestal arrangements went to the
nursing homes and sheltered housing. 22 bereavement bunches of flowers and 62 bags of fruit & vegetables were distributed
around the Parish with our love and prayers and many messages of appreciation have been received. The Foodbank benefited
from a large amount of tinned and packet food, as did Fox Street night shelter in Preston.
Marjorie Procter.
You have blessed the earth with abundance that mankind may have food. We know that there are many of your children
who go hungry daily, help us always to remember them and to share with them in your name. Amen.
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The Lakes Gospel Choir
I was delighted to be able to bring The Lakes Gospel Choir to Longridge in October. A good friend of mine said she sang in a choir
and it wasn’t until I saw them perform in Chipping last year I realised just what a choir that was!
The crew turned up around 11:30 to set up, 4 guys, 2 vans and a
trailer. After a welcome coffee they set off unloading the kit –
and what a kit! I left them busy getting staging, lighting and a
massive sound system set up and returned about 3pm to see the
church transformed. The choir had started to arrive for sound
checks and to warm up and I had the pleasure of a private
performance as I listened to them practice. About 5 pm they
finished singing and grouped together for pre-concert prayers.
There was stillness and open prayer – something we are not very
familiar with, but a pleasure to be part of. Then, the Centenary
Room turned into a wonderful hive of activity as they all had
refreshment and got ready for the evening ahead.
At around 6:30 the audience started to turn up and get their
seats and half an hour later the choir took their places and started the programme. Unfortunately not all the members of the
choir could join them on the night due to illness or injury but around 30 singers from the 80 strong team started with the
rousing ‘This is Your House’ . The evening continued with some fabulous soloists giving their testimony and singing their hearts
out. My favourite song was their own acapella arrangement of Alpha and Omega, gave me goose bumps! Diane France gave the
encore of ‘Bless your Name’ and we then all enjoyed some fellowship over wine and nibbles whilst the crew started stripping
the stage. People had come from Grimsargh, Chipping, Ribchester and further afield who knew of the choir and wanted to listen.
One comment came that the people of Longridge didn’t know what they had missed, a powerful evening more of worship than
singing. One visitor enjoyed them that much he is trying to book them for Goosnargh next year – I am sure there will be some
Longridge visitors that evening! By 10pm calm had returned, the trailer was packed and the crew sent on their drive back to
base in Windermere to unpack.
If you are now wondering what you missed, take a look at their web site if you are able or buy their CD available on iTunes
‘Moving Mountains’. My favourite on the CD – My Life is in Your hands
The chorus:
I know that I can make it. I know that I can stand.
No matter what may come my way, My life is in Your hands.
With Jesus I can take it, with Him I know I can stand.
No matter what may come my way, my life is in Your hands.
When you’re having a bad day, that’s a really good thing to
remember.
Wendy
Mothers’ Union wants violence against women and
girls to end before it even starts.
16 Days of Activism
The Mothers’ Union is involved in many aspects of life that concern families all over the world, not all of them pleasant. The
organisation has a large presence in the African countries where female genital mutilation can be a cause for concern. In Kenya
much work has been carried out by MU along with other organisations in different communities, to raise awareness of this problem.
Following this work, a law has been passed outlawing the practice in Kenya.
The Mothers’ Union participates in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence campaign which begins on 25th November. As
members of this worldwide group we are encouraged to be a part of this action.
If you would like to know more and perhaps contribute please have a look at http://www.mothersunion.org/get-involved/
campaign/16-days-activism-against-gender-violence
Our next branch meeting, in the Centenary Room, and at which you will be most welcome:
7.30 Wildlife Gardening by Malcolm Alderton
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School
News
This has been a very busy half term and as I write we are all
looking forward to a well - deserved half term break. Let’s
hope the sun shines! The PTFA September Fest proved to be
a huge success. Thank you to all those parents and friends
who came along. These events are not only fund raisers but
also a time to socialise. A special thank you must go to all our
children and parents who entered the Longridge Bake Off
Competition; our winners ( as judged by the proprietor of the
Ginger Baker) were:
Large Cakes
K.S.1 Winners – 1st Ben Monks, 2nd Isabell Woodward, 3rd Eliza
Keighley
Lower KS2 Winners – 1st George Buckingham, 2nd Orla Corcoran, 3rd
Matthew Whiteside
Upper KS2 Winners – 1st Ciaran Heaney, 2nd Niamh Corcoran, 3rd
Lucy Dunkerley
Small Cakes
KS.1 Winners – 1st Charlotte Townsend, 2nd Sophie Carlin, 3RD Chloe
Sanderson, 4th Ella Riley
KS2 Winners – 1st Natalie Harrison, 2nd Jonathan Townsend, 3rd
Anne Hyde, 4th Joshua Williams
Other events in school have seen class 4 visit St Cecilia’s high
school. We are undertaking a project to develop an
orienteering course within the school grounds alongside the
PE department at the high school. Class 4 have been busy
re- creating maps and charts using their DT facilities available.
Mr Nixon also took some junior children to the Civic Hall to sing
to the elderly within the Ribble Valley. It was lovely to see such
a full room to celebrate “Old People’s Day”. The children sang a
variety of songs and did extremely well.
Our year 5 children have also had two visits to Longridge High
School to have taster sessions in ICT, French, PE and Science
and class 4 have had a visit from the Blood Bikes. This is a
voluntary organisation who provide rapid response to those
needing blood urgently.
As always those associated with the school enjoy attending the
parish harvest festival celebrations and it is a joy to see St
Lawrence’s Church decorated so beautifully.
Class 6 have this term visited Longridge High School to take part
in Safety Town. They were given
talks and presentations by the
Fire Service, the Police, the
NSPCC, the local bus companies,
and they were provided with
information about the dangers of
drugs and alcohol all of which
was extremely informative.
Our Open Morning on Tuesday
proved to be very successful with lots of visitors, including
grandparents, having the opportunity to have a look around
school and see the children in action. Many people commented
on the children’s behaviour and our wonderful modernised
classrooms and learning environment.
The end of the half term saw our older children take part in the
Barnacre Road Tournament with two football and netball teams
taking part. Our football A team just missed out on a semi- final
place and our netball A team came out as tournament winners
once again. Well done to all!
Many thanks to everyone who brought in their Children’s
Society box for emptying.
This year’s total is £ 1080.66, a small rise against last year. Although three more people took boxes this year we have also lost
two or three people due to age or other reasons.
We do really need to keep our number of box holders up so if you feel you could help by saving some of your change each
week please let me know. A lot of people just saving 10 or 20 pence each week (though we welcome more if you can afford it)
can make a big difference nationally to the funds we have to help disadvantaged and abused children.
Many thanks.Malcolm Welch
Tel 01772-784268
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Prayers Week by Week
1 Nov
8 Nov
Lord, we bless your name for all who have entered
into their rest and reached the promised land where
you are seen face to face.
Give us grace to follow in their footsteps as they
followed in the footsteps of those who had gone before
them.
Keep alive in us the memory of those dear to us who
have departed this life whether they have confessed
the faith of Christ or if their faith is known to you
alone. Grant that every remembrance which turns our
hearts from things seen to things unseen may lead us
upwards to you until we come to our eternal rest in your
presence.
Lord, on this Remembrance Sunday, as we recall all those
who died in the service of their country, those who
today bear the wounds of their service and their families,
we pray for the peace of the world.
Guide the leaders of this and every nation and give them
understanding of your will so that the horror of war may
be averted and people everywhere may be able to live in
freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
15 Nov
(with reference to today’s reading Hebrews 10)
22 Nov
Lord, we thank you for all that Jesus did for us.
We thank you that, through his death on the cross and his
full and perfect sacrifice for sin, the way to your presence
is open to us and to all people.
Accept our thanksgiving, and teach us to draw near with
a true heart in full assurance of faith as we follow that
new and living way; through Jesus who is our great high
priest.
Christ is the King, to whom all authority in heaven and
on earth has been given.
We follow him as our Lord.
We yield him our obedience.
We dedicate our lives to his service.
Come, Lord Jesus, and reign in us,
and make us the agents of your kingdom in the world.
the honour of your name.
29 Nov
4 Dec
Lord, by your grace we have been called into the
fellowship and service of your Church.
Help us to follow the example of the apostle Andrew
who brought his own brother Peter to Jesus.
Help us to share the good news of our faith with those
near to us in our families, among our friends and in
our community so that they too may meet Jesus.
Lord, we thank you that you have promised to be with
us always. You make us aware that we belong together
whatever our likes and dislikes may be, whatever we
may have achieved and whatever we may think of
ourselves. Only so can we live together and accept each
other fully whoever we may be. We give you thanks that
you persist with us. Help us to see the different
possibilities which you have given us on our way and
grant that throughout our life we may be strengthened
by your presence.
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Also for your Prayers
BAPTISMS
We welcome the newly baptised into the family of the church and pray that they may grow in the faith into which
they were Baptised
Poppy Grace Taylor
Henry Thomas Booth
WEDDINGS
We congratulate and pray for the lifelong happiness of those who are newly married
James Evans and Hannah Cooper
FUNERALS
We commend to God those who have died recently and pray for those who mourn their loss
Joan Cookson
Alan Smith
Benjamin Allen
Doreen Learman
Gordon Willan
DONATIONS
We gratefully acknowledge the following donations to church funds and appreciate the generous responses to the
needs of the church on behalf of relatives and friends in memory of their loved ones
For church funds in loving memory of Jean Ogden
For church funds from the Smith family
For church funds in loving memory of Herbert Walker
£250
£20
£25
Thanksgiving for the Birth of a Child, Baptisms, Marriages and Services of Prayer & Dedication after Civil Marriage
Arrangements for these should be made with the Vicar (Tel: 01772 783281)
Do you know anybody who is in hospital or ill at home?
If so, please let the Vicar know so that they may be visited.
CHOIR NOTES
th
Having celebrated the 125 anniversary of St Paul’s in September and Harvest in October, the next special service is All
Souls on 1st November followed closely by Remembrance Sunday on the 8th.
And then ……………… the run up to Christmas begins (although we have actually started on the Christmas music !) We
do lay aside the Christmas music a bit in November as we concentrate on Advent. Do come and join us at 6.30 on Advent Sunday, the 29th November for a lovely quiet service in which to prepare yourself for Christmas. After the madness of the Christmas Fair the day before you might feel in need of a quiet hour !!
You may have noticed recently a few younger faces appearing in the choir. These are some of our older youngsters
from the Junior Choir. They are having a taste of what it is like to sing in a different sort of choir which sings music in a
different style. So far they have taken part in the 125th celebration evensong and the Songs of Praise on Harvest Sunday. The response has been very positive and encouraging both from the youngsters and the adults. So, watch this
space !!
Lesley Green
Take a toy or book to a
charity shop.
Help carry a bag for
someone.
22ND DECEMBER
Ask someone how they
are feeling.
21ST DECEMBER
Look at a nativity book
and remember Jesus
birthday.
2OTH DECEMBER
Say a prayer for everyone to stay safe in the
holidays.
19TH DECEMBER
Take or make a present
to give to someone.
Say Please at least 3
times a day.
Give a card to a teacher or friend
Put out some water for
the birds.
Say a prayer for all our
friends and family.
16TH DECEMBER
15TH DECEMBER
14TH DECEMBER
13TH DECEMBER
Share a toy with a
friend.
Say Thank you at least
3 times through the
day.
Smile at everybody.
23RD DECEMBER
Make someone elses
bed.
17TH DECEMBER
Give someone a hug.
Make a nativity picture
with Baby Jesus in the
stable.
24TH DECEMBER
Take a card to a teacher or friend
18TH DECEMBER
Make a card to give to
someone.
12TH DECEMBER
11TH DECEMBER
10TH DECEMBER
9TH DECEMBER
8TH DECEMBER
7TH DECEMBER
Say a prayer for everyone to be kind.
Go and visit a friend or
relative.
Put some food out for
the birds.
Tidy away 2 or more
toys.
Smile at everybody.
Take a card to a
24TH DECEMBER
6TH DECEMBER
Make someone elses
23RD DECEMBER
5TH DECEMBER
Say Please at least 3
22ND DECEMBER
4TH DECEMBER
Give someone a hug.
Give a card to a
21ST DECEMBER
3RD DECEMBER
Put out some water
19TH DECEMBER
2OTH DECEMBER
1ST DECEMBER
2ND DECEMBER
Say a prayer for all
for us as adults or o6TH
it beDECEMBER
How good would5TH
to use during Advent.
Church’
for ‘Messy3RD
put together
below has been2ND
calendar
young people, to
The 1ST
lder DECEMBER
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
4TH DECEMBER
create our own personal Advent Calendar? This would act as a reminder that we too should ensure we say Sorry or Thank you; give someone a hug
7TH DECEMBER
8TH DECEMBER
9TH DECEMBER
10TH DECEMBER
11TH DECEMBER
12TH DECEMBER
or go and visit that person we haven’t seen for ages. Let’s all make this season of Advent special – the children in Messy Church are going to try
13TH DECEMBER
14TH DECEMBER
15TH DECEMBER
16TH DECEMBER
17TH DECEMBER
18TH DECEMBER
and ensure it is for them.
ADVENT ACTS OF KINDNESS 2015
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W. J. Wilkinson & Sons
(Landscaping) Ltd
Lane Ends Farm, Hothersall Lane
HOTHERSALL, Preston
Tel. 01772 783252
Good Quality Lawn Turf
Stephen Bennett
PLUMBING & HEATING
Complete bathroom installations
Gas, oil, solid fuel heating installations
Wood burners installed All general
plumbing, installations and repairs
Boiler and cylinder replacement
Drains, guttering and roof repairs
Free call out and estimates
01254 878555
07761 297 563
Nicholas S
Richardson
Designer Florist
Dental Surgeon
Berry Lane Dental Surgery
7 Berry Lane
Longridge
01772 782066
LONGRIDGE
ELECTRICAL
SERVICES & LIGHTING
38 Berry Lane
Longridge
Tel. 01772
783837
Rewires - Extra Sockets - Security Lighting
Burglar Alarms - Small Appliance Repairs
Fluorescent Tubes - Light Bulbs - Etc.
www.longridge-electrical.co.uk
01772 613 015
07941 818 687
Goldsmith
Family Jewellers
Certificates issued
sootethesweep.co.uk
12 TOWNELEY PARADE, BERRY LANE,
LONGRIDGE. PR3 3HU
Tel 01772 782558
Chimney Sweep
65 classes a week.
Weekdays 6am –9pm
Weekends
9am-11.45am.
FERRARI’S
Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Open Daily for Lunches & Dinners
Civil Ceremonies & Wedding Receptions
Private Parties & Functions Catered for.
Tel. 01772 783148 Fax. 01772 786174
Chipping Road, Thornley, Longridge,
Preston PR3 2TB
Longridge
Locksmiths
John Richmond
JOINERY and MANUFACTURING
103 Preston Road Longridge PR3 3BA
Tel: 01772 783676
Mobile: 07866 860 618
longridgelocksmiths.co.uk
Normatec System. Vibration plate.
Call us to book 07902 832 741
(membership starts from £25)
Accede IT
‘We make your business IT work for you’
Cotton Court, Church Street,
Preston PR1 3BY
01772 802099
Enquiries@accede-it.co.uk
www.accede-it.co.uk
Jennifer Royle BSc
(Hons) MChS
RIBBLE FARM FARE
High Class Greengrocers
Suppliers to the Catering Trade
Shay Lane Industrial Estate, Longridge
Tel. 01772 782693 / 783386
Sarah Turner BSc
(Hons) MChS
thefootroom
Seventeen
HCPC Reg
Chiropodists /
2 Towneley Road, Longridge PR3 3EA
01772 378812
Www.thefootroom.co.uk
Earth Scent by Anne
Contemporary & Traditional Designs
Weddings - Contract Work - Bouquets - Gifts
Arrangements - Consultations
Floral Work for all Events - Funeral Work
Local Delivery Service
Credit cards taken
0781 7988796
HOLIDAY COTTAGE
ALSTON LANE
Gold Rated 4 Star
1 Bedroom/ Ground Floor Wheelchair Access
Ideal for visiting family & friends
base for exploring
www.theprovenhouse.co.uk
Proprietor Kathleen English 01772 782653
07751 989759 or Lisa 07872 650021
Email kenglish56@hotmail.co.uk
Insurance Brokers
Key Insurance
Group Ltd.
Reg. Office 38 Berry Lane, Longridge Preston. PR3 3JJ
Reg. No. 2865749 (England)
Authorised and regulated by the
Financial Conduct Authority
Reg. No. 305599
38 Berry Lane, Longridge. PR3 3JJ
01772 783286
Neil Phoenix
Are you having problems getting a
HANDYMAN
or all the jobs around house?
For all your Joinery, Building Services,
Repairs, Flat Pack Assembly.
No Job too Small
Tel: 01772 780864 Mob: 07811 806 892
Unit5B, Shay Lane, Longridge
Hush...
Accessories for living
Design led home fashions and gifts
73 Berry Lane, Longridge
01772 780680
Anji’s
Emporium
37 Inglewhite Road
Longridge PR3 3JS
01772 780073
Large Car Park at Rear
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Café ~ Bar ~ Hot/Cold Food
Ice Cream
The Bridge
Eat in or Takeaway
Free Delivery
Outside Catering Specialists
114 Derby Road, Longridge PR3 3FE
01772 786464
Berry Antiques & Interiors
61 Berry Lane, Longridge
Preston PR3 3NH
Tel 01772 780476
Email: info@berry-antiques.co.uk
Www.berry-antiques.co.uk
F.M.I. Foss Monks
Installations
Gas Fires, Gas Cookers, Gas
Central Heating & Maintenance
Gas Appliance Safety Checks
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial
Gas
Plumbing Repairs & Renewals
Complete Bathrooms
Underfloor Heating & Solar Hot
Water Systems
For Special offers on boiler and fire
servicing call
Steve Monks 07710 191 991
Matt Foss 01772 785347
E-mail f.m.i@hotmail.co.uk
MOT testing, servicing, repairs,
diagnostics
Warwick Street, Longridge PR3 3EB
Euan Douglas
01772 783282
www.warwickstreetmotors.com
warwickstreetmotors@hotmail.com
Exhausts, Tyres, Clutches, Brakes,
Shock absorbers, Mechanical repairs,
Chassis welding, Servicing, Tracking
Van Hire
RIBBLE VALLEY
TYRE AND AUTO
SERVICES
Stonebridge Mill, Kestor Lane, Longridge.
Tel. 01772 784000(day)
01772 782797(after hours)
Mobile 07860 273196
Proprietors:
David and Susan Newby
Shay Lane Trading Estate
Longridge, Preston. PR3 3BT
Telephone 01772 784626
Railway Sleepers, Crossing Timbers,
Concrete Sleepers,
Fencing Posts, Field Gates, Rails, Rustic Poles,
Wire Fencing, Farming Hardware,
Tanalised Timber treated by Vacuum / pressure
impregnation with‘Tanalith’ E preservative
LONGRIDGE UPHOLSTERY
SPECIALISTS
Workshop / Showroom
Unit B2, Shay Lane Industrial Estate
Longridge, Preston. PR3 3BT
01772 782337
Open 10am—4pm Monday to Saturday
Early closing Wednesday 1 pm
WARWICK STREET
MOTORS LTD
Derek Fox & Sons
(Timber) Ltd
R & S Black
Painting & Decorating
For all your painting and decorating requirements
Gutter replacement and general household repairs
Mobile:
Home:
07811 352 990
01772 718560
Ireland’s Garage Ltd
M.O.T Testing
Servicing & Repairs
Engine Management Fault Diagnosis and
Repairs , Tyres & Tyre Repairs
Wheel Balancing & Tracking
Estimates without Obligation
60 Inglewhite Road, Longridge, Preston
Tel. 01772 785553
John Potter
Motor Spares
Keys cut, Number plates supplied
99 Derby Road, Longridge
01772 782939
38 Derby Road Longridge PR3 3JT
Tel: 01772 785334
enquiries@especiallyforyoubridal.co.uk
www.especiallyforyoubridal.co.uk
BRIDAL WEAR & BRIDESMAIDS
All accessories, Bespoke Stationery, Bespoke Jewellery & friendly personal service
MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 9.30—5
TUESDAY BY APPOINTMEMT, WEDNESDAY CLOSED, LATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE THURSDAY
Haberdashery . Craft . Trimmings
. . . And SEW much More
68 Berry Lane, Longridge
Tel: 01772 780883
Email catherinereid409@btinternet .com
BONDS OF LONGRIDGE LTD.
Automobile Engineers - Repairs and Overhauls
Tyres - Oil - Petrol - Spares - Accessories
M.O.T. Testing
Stonebridge Garage, Longridge
Tel 01772 783298
Chartered Certified Accountants
WHALLEY SWARBRICK
Business Start-up Specialists
Free Initial Consultation
Limited Company Formations
01772 785405
Whalley Swarbrick Limited
16 Berry Lane, Longridge
CHRISTOPHER
MOSS
Hair Styling Salon
14 Berry Lane, Longridge. PR3 3JA
01772 875580
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS
As the leaves are falling all around us and the shops get laden with gifts it makes us aware of the fast approach of Christmas.
Within the church, we like to celebrate this occasion and below are some dates for your diary!!
Christmas Tree Fair, 28th November 2015 - Please see the advert on page 13. We need help with
items for raffle prizes, games and stalls. This year as peoples schedules are increasingly busier we need
more assistance than ever. This a HUGE fund raiser for the church and any help or donations are very
welcome.
On the 22nd November 2015 at the 10am service, we are holding bring an item to church day, to support
the fair. On that day we are asking if you could bring a tin or a raffle prize to church and it will be collected on the way in. Of
course donations are entirely optional and if you prefer to come and support us on the day instead you are very welcome. If
you can help on the day or setting up the night before, could you speak to myself or Revd David. My phone number is
07341824788 or email monkslisa43@gmail.com or alternatively speak to me whenever I am Passing!!A massive thank you to
all who come and support this day and donate, we really could not raise it without you all.
Christmas Party, 12th December 2015 - The tickets have all sold for the Christmas
party/meal. Could you please let Claire or myself have the remainder of the money during
November.
Church Christmas Party, 20th December 2015
This year it is to be held at British legion at 12.30pm onwards.The nibbles/food will be provided and we have Rob Falcon,
childrens entertainer, booked as well as music and games. Father Christmas is also paying us a visit during the afternoon. As
previous years we ask you bring a named small labelled gift for your child. Tickets are £1.00 per person and available from
myself from 22nd November 2015. As we are at the British Legion all ages are welcome!!!
Lisa Monks
Special ‘You Choose’ Raffle
The Craft Group have kindly given us a preview of one of the items that will be on offer in their special raffle at the
Christmas Tree Fair. This lovely Nativity scene will, we are sure, be a popular choice.
Handmade cards
In addition to cards for birthdays etc Barbara will have a range of Christmas cards available in Church from
early in November which will also be available at the Christmas Tree Fair on 28th November.
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Take some time out, to be still, and prepare
for the coming of Christ at Christmas
It’s so easy to get caught up in the rush of Christmas preparations, cards written (and posted), presents bought (where did I
hide them?), turkey ordered (yet again)…………………. that by the time Christmas comes we’re stressed out. Our best intentions
to carve out some quiet time in Advent –waiting on God - can come to nothing.
So you might find the following helpful:
Tuesday 3 November – a quiet afternoon at St Paul’s. There will be time for reflective prayer and relaxation, music, scripture.
An oasis of stillness in the seasonal rush. 1.00-3.00pm followed by a brew and cake until 4.00pm.
During Advent - St Paul’s will be open every day and there will be a space for quiet reflection in the side chapel below the
St George window. You may just want to sit quietly for a few minutes but there will be ideas for prayer on Advent themes
and a variety of things to help you pray. Just call into church at a time to suit you and stay for as long as you wish.
Escape the rush, spend some time with God, and be prepared to receive
the best Christmas present of all.
If there’s anything you want to ask about this have a word with the Revd Ann at church or on 01254 878177
Longridge Town Council Community Link.
Public Rights of Way - Local Deliver Scheme 2015/16
Parish Councils have recently been invited to 'opt in' this scheme which is an opportunity to undertake low priority maintenance on
our public rights of way in return for the appropriate payment and materials.
It is also an opportunity to play a part in addressing our local community issues relating to the rights of way and helps to identify
issues that we would possibly be unaware of. It is a useful communication tool between the community, the Parish/Town Council
and the Public Rights of Way Team and provides us with the opportunity to work in partnership in response to local issues.
Longridge Town Council has decided to opt in to this scheme and will start to receive reports as and when work arises. The Town
Council now needs to build a 'pool' of local skilled individuals who would be prepared to undertake required maintenance work to
improve our local Rights of Way when needed.
If you have both the skills and time and would like to get involved in this valuable local initiaive then please register an expression
of interest by completing the form which will be available on the Town Council website from Monday 26th October.
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Day Rate (8 hr Day) £80.00, Hourly Rate (minimum 1 hr) £10.00
Bridleway Gate – Timber £65.00
Gate 8' – Metal £65.00
BS5709 Stile £33.00
Dog Latch £10.00
Vegetation Clearance (per metre) £00.20
Ditch crossing £48.00
Centre-wire Kissing Gate £70.00
Kissing Gate Timber £85.00
Centre-wire Gate £54.00
Footpath Gate - Timber £36.00
Signpost or Waymarking £15.00
Ladder Stile £55.00
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Tuesday Club
“Packhorse History” in the North West with Margaret
Dickinson.
This proved to be a very interesting subject for our
October meeting and must have taken Margaret
Dickinson quite a long time to record all the information
to prepare such a superb slide show. She explained how
the transporting of goods around the country by
packhorse goes back around 1000 years and she has
researched the routes and produced a very interesting
photographic record. She started by showing us a map of
the routes covering the North West Area, and how these
were linked up by packhorse routes and bridges. For
those of us who do, or have done, some country walking
and have come across the odd humped back bridge over
a stream or river in the middle of nowhere, this talk
explained what these were all about. Not just a nice way
to get over a stream or river but a “thing of purpose” and
very necessary to enable the horses to get their heavy
loads of Salt, Lime, Cloth, Fleeces or whatever, to safely
negotiate the crossing. In mediaeval times they were the
only way of transporting wool to Southampton for the
export trade.
You can easily identify a packhorse bridge by the surface
cobbles and the fact that they are narrow, with no
parapets, to accommodate the width of the load. Up to
40 horses in a team would cover 12-15 miles each day,
using these tracks over hills and dales and that is why
from time to time you come across a paved track for, as
you can imagine with the amount of traffic using some of
the trails, they would get boggy, slippy and treacherous
in places, needing to be paved and kept in good repair.
Not every bridge you come across today has been a
packhorse bridge, many of the originals were adapted to
take motorised farm traffic, such as tractors etc., but if
you look underneath a bridge you will be able to see how
and if it has been widened, to confirm whether or not it
is an original packhorse bridge. Margaret pointed out to
us that the 7ft. wide Hodder Bridge on the Hurst Green
Clitheroe road, erroneously known as Cromwell’s Bridge,
was built by the Shireburnes of Stoneyhurst in 1561 and
Cromwell with 8,000 men crossed this in 1648 on his way
to Walton le Dale for the Battle of Preston. The original
bridge it replaced was built in 1420.
The preferred packhorse was a Fell-bred or Dales-bred
Galloway, 12-14 hands, very strong and a plodder. In the
Kendal Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry there are
some of the panniers used for the various loads.
Ravenstonedale produced 1000 pairs of hand knitted
socks every year which they sent to Kendal Market. In
Kendal Museum you will find the Seven Bells worn as a
collar by the lead horse, which also wore coloured
fustian ribbons. Bells were vitally important in the dark
to warn any teams they might meet, and thus avoid a
collision, and to also help the novice horses identify the
way the lead horse was turning. There were several
reasons for not using carts, mainly because some of the
gradients were so steep it would have been impossible
for the horses to pull them up and they would also be too
wide to negotiate the many narrow bridges. However,
they did use sledges and there is one on display at Kendal
museum. The wool trade lasted 600 years at Kendal and
the Kendal Town Council’s Motto is “Wool (cloth) is my
Bread” 30,000 Dozen Pairs of knitted socks left Kendal by
Packhorse each year, supporting a massive cottage
industry over a wide local area.
It would appear every bridge and route has a story for
example the tiny “Bridge House” Ambleside, a strange
looking building, at one time housed a family with six
children and was an apple store. High Sweden Bridge on
the route to Ullswater & Fairfield Horseshoe. “Celtic
Bridge” was the crossing for Wythburn Village and
Leathes Water, before being drowned by Thirlmere.
Slaters Bridge named after the quarry men and where
Lanty Slee had Whiskey Stills hidden in Little Langdale,
taking the Whiskey to Ravenglass port and returning with
brandy, rum, tea, tobacco, sugar and soap. Margaret
called him an Incorrigible Smuggler who also supplied the
magistrates at Ambleside.
There was much more to Margaret’s talk with some
superb slides, but no space left I’m afraid. Our next
evening on the 10th November is another illustrated talk,
not to be missed, by Sheila Shaw entitled
“A Smith, Subpeona & Century Old Scandal” Everyone
welcome, you don’t need to be a member only £2
including tea and biscuits, plenty of parking – join us, it
will make a nice change.
Adrienne
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CHURCH DIARY NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Tues 3
Wed 4
Thurs 5
Fri 6
Sun 1
Tues 3
Wed 4
Thurs 5
Fri 6
Sat 7
Tues 10
Wed 11
Thurs 12
Fri 13
Sun 15
Tues 17
Wed 18
Thurs 19
7.30pm
9-11am
10am
1.30pm
4.30pm
5pm
9.10am
3.30pm
5pm
5.30pm
7pm
12 noon
1pm
7.30pm
9-11am
10am
8pm
1.30pm
4.30pm
5pm
3.30pm
5pm
5.30pm
7pm
1pm
7.30pm
9-11am
10am
10.50am
2pm
1.30pm
4.30pm
5pm
3.30pm
5pm
5.30pm
7pm
12 noon
9.45am
10.30am
7.30pm
9-11am
10am
1.30pm
2pm
4.30pm
School returns
Mothers’ Union (St P)
Brew Time (St P)
School Assembly
Walkie Talkies (St P)
Youth Group Yr 9 (St P)
Youth Group Yr 8 (St P)
Church School Assembly (St P)
Junior Choir (St P)
Youth Group Yr 7 (St P)
Youth Group Yrs 10 & 11 (St P)
Choir Practice (St P)
Holy Baptism (St L)
School returns
Prayer Group (St P)
Mothers’ Union (St P)
Brew Time (St P)
School Assembly
Remembrance Rehearsal (St P)
Walkie Talkies (St P)
Youth Group Yr 9 (St P)
Youth Group Yr 8 (St P)
Junior Choir (St P)
Youth Group Yr 7 (St P)
Youth Group Yrs 10 & 11 (St P)
Choir Practice (St P)
Wedding (St P)
Tuesday Club (St P)
Brew Time (St P)
School Assembly
Act of Remembrance
(War Memorial)
Longridge Hall & Lodge HC
Walkie Talkies (St P)
Youth Group Yr 9 (St P)
Youth Group Yr 8 (St P)
Junior Choir (St P)
Youth Group Yr 7 (St P)
Youth Group Yrs 10 & 11 (St P)
Choir Practice (St P)
Holy Baptism (St P)
Plessington Court HC
Alston View HC
PCC Meeting (St P)
Brew Time (St P)
School Assembly
Walkie Talkies (St P)
Chapter Meeting (Broughton)
Youth Group Yr 9 (St P)
Fri 20
Sun 22
Mon 23
Tues 24
5pm
10.15am
3.30pm
5pm
5.30pm
7pm
12 noon
12 45pm
1.30pm
9.45am
11.15am
4.30pm
Wed 25
9-11am
10am
7pm
Thurs 26
1.30pm
4.30pm
5pm
6.05pm
Fri 27
9.10am
3.30pm
5pm
5.30pm
7pm
11am
3.30pm
12 noon
7.30pm
Sat 28
Sun 29
Mon 30
Youth Group Yr 8 (St P)
Pre-school Assembly
Junior Choir (St P)
Youth Group Yr 7 (St P)
Youth Group Yrs 10 & 11 (St P)
Choir Practice (St P)
Holy Baptism (St L)
Holy Baptisms (St L)
Craft Group (St P)
Park & Towneley House HC
Belmont HC
Children’s Bereavement Group
(St P)
Brew Time (St P)
School Assembly
Remembrance Group review
meeting (Legion)
Walkie Talkies (St P)
Youth Group Yr 9 (St P)
Youth Group Yr 8 (St P)
Full Governors’ Meeting
(School)
Church School Assembly (St P)
Junior Choir (St P)
Youth Group Yr 7 (St P)
Youth Group Yrs 10 & 11 (St P)
Choir Practice (St P)
Christmas Fair (St P)
Wedding Blessing (St L)
Holy Baptism
CTL Meeting (Christ Church)
DECEMBER
Tues 1
Wed 2
Sat 5
7.30pm
9-11am
10am
6pm
1.30pm
4.30pm
5pm
All day
3.30pm
5pm
5.30pm
6.30pm
7pm
4pm
Sun 6
12 noon
Thurs 3
Fri 4
Mothers’ Union (St P)
Brew Time (St P)
School Assembly
Vine House Trustee Meeting
Walkie Talkies (St P)
Youth Group Yr 9 (St P)
Youth Group Yr 8 (St P)
Organ tuners in St P
Junior Choir (St P)
Youth Group Yr 7 (St P)
Youth Group Yrs 10 & 11 (St P)
Blessing Town Crib
Choir Practice (St P)
Young People’s Confirmation
class (St P)
Holy Baptism (St P)
Weekday Worship
Monday—Wednesday 8.15am Morning Prayer (St P)
Thursday 9.15am Morning Prayer
10am Holy Communion (St P)
Friday 7.45am CTL Morning Prayer (Christ Church)
During 10am non-Family services, our Sunday School ‘Messy Church’ takes place in the Centenary Room.
The Log
Come and Worship
Twenty three
1st November
8am Holy Communion (St L)
Readings as 10am
All Saints Day
10am Parish Communion (St P)
Revelation 21.1-6a
John 11.32-44
6.30pm All Souls Service (St L)
Ecclesiastes 3.1-7
John 11.17-44
8th November
8am Holy Communion (St L)
Romans 8.31-39
John 15.9-17
Remembrance Sunday
10am Family Remembrance (St P)
Readings as 8am
6.30pm Parish Communion (St L
Readings as 8am
11.15am Remembrance Service
Readings as 8am
15th November
8am Holy Communion (St L)
Readings as 10am
2nd Sunday before Advent
10am Parish Communion (St P)
Hebrews 10.11-14, 19-25
Mark 13.1-8
22nd November
8am Holy Communion (St L)
Readings as 10am
Christ the King
10am Family Communion (St P)
Revelation 1.4b-8
John 18.33-37
29th November
8am Holy Communion (St L)
Readings as 10am
Advent Sunday
10am Parish Communion (St P)
1 Thessalonians 3.9-end
Luke 21.25-36
6th December
8am Holy Communion (St L)
Readings as 10am
The 2nd Sunday of Advent
10am Parish Communion (St P)
Philippians 1.3-11
Luke 3.1-6
6.30pm Evensong (St L)
Daniel 13-end
Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43
Psalm 95
6.30pm Evensong (St L)
Daniel ch.5
John 6.1-15
Psalm 72 vv 1-7
6.30pm Advent Carols (St L)
6.30pm Evensong (St L)
Isaiah 40.1-11
Luke 1.1-15
Psalm 75
St Lawrence’s Flower
Rota
Patterns of Services for
October to December
8am Holy Communion at St Lawrence’s
10am Morning Service at St Paul’s
6.30pm Evening Service at St Lawrence’s
November 1st
8th
15th
22nd
29th
Birthday memories of
Margaret Carr
Remembrance flowers
“
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In memory of Wynn Lewis
Advent Sunday.
The Log
Twenty four
The Last Word
From Kathleen Sturzaker
Remembering has been, and will be,
very much in our minds this Autumn.
In September we enjoyed a
wonderful weekend of worship,
talks, photo displays and social time
together as a parish to celebrate the
125th anniversary of St Paul’s Church.
It was a day to look back, to give
thanks for the work of so many
people, both clergy and lay, over
those years.
It was a day to
remember so many of those who
inspired us in our journeys of faith
and gave so much to the life of our
parish. For those of us old enough to
remember, it took us back to older
forms of worship, to different styles
of ministry and to recalling all those
parish events we’d forgotten.
In October, a few of us from
Longridge travelled to Newbury to
attend a surprise 80th birthday party
for Florence Jackson, someone who
contributed so much to our church,
especially in the choir with her
distinctive alto voice and as a
dedicated teacher at our church
school. We reminisced about church
music, parish concerts and the
children
whom
she
taught.
This month begins with our All Souls
Service when families who have
been bereaved in the previous
twelve months are invited to come
to remember their loved ones. At
this service too, we all have the
opportunity to light a candle to
remember anyone whom we have
lost in past years. For many,
especially the recently bereaved,
remembering will be hard and
painful and we hope to support
them with our prayers. Others will
have happy memories of love,
laughter and long lives well lived.
On 8th and 11th of this month we
will be remembering in prayer,
worship
and
acts
of
commemoration all who have
given their lives for our freedom
and to keep us safe.
In all these ways we’ll be looking
back this month with a mixture of
sadness, gratitude and nostalgia.
In complete contrast, the last
Sunday of November will be
Advent Sunday, the beginning of a
new church year, a time to look
forward with anticipation to
celebrating Christ’s birth and to
look forward to the worship that
will continue through Epiphany,
Lent, Holy Week and on to the
most important festival of Easter.
We’ll begin our confirmation
classes and share the joy of the
children and adults as they learn
more about the Christian faith and
prepare to commit themselves to
Jesus in the Service of Light which
Bishop Geoff will lead at Easter. In
Lent we’ll be learning more about
Bishop Julian’s 10 year plan for the
future in the lead up to the
centenary of Blackburn Diocese in
2026.
Looking back or looking forward,
tradition or innovation, the past
or the future; it’s sometimes
difficult to find the right balance
in church life. Should we have 4part harmony hymns and psalms
and canticles, or should we have
action songs? Do we choose BCP
–based communion liturgy or
child-friendly Eucharistic prayers?
Do we prefer a structured
sermon based on the day’s
readings or a Bible story with
puppets? Some of us prefer the
traditional style of worship but
can appreciate the importance
and the value to others of less
formal services. Some of us
prefer the family services and a
church full of happily involved
children but can understand the
comfort that traditional wellloved music, prayers and liturgy
can bring to others. How truly
blessed we are that we don’t
have to make a choice, that we
really can “have it all” in our
parish.
So our challenge this month is to
remember how much the
worship and worshippers from
past years have brought us to
where we are now in a successful
and growing parish whilst at the
same time looking forward to
the future and to new ways of
enhancing our work and worship
as the family of God.
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