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August 2019
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The Five Parishes News
Serving the villages of Catthorpe, Misterton/Walcote, Shawell,
Stanford-on-Avon, and Swinford
The copy deadline for the September issue is Thursday 22nd August
Please send news items, by the copy date, to: [email protected]
Copies of the current and previous newsletters are also available to view online at: www.avonswift.org.uk
What’s On - August
1st Whist Drive Swinford Village Hall 25th Swinford Skirts Kilworth House
Theatre
31st Walcote Annual Village Show and
Family Day
31st Soup and Puds
31st Swinford 2000 Party on the Green
Hello!
How would you like to see your
own design on the front of
The Five Parishes News?
How will you be or have you spent
your holiday? We would really like
to know, so why not design a cover
picture to show us and send it to
[email protected] and next
month your design could be printed
on the front of the magazine and
seen in all five parishes!
We really look forward to hearing
from you!
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PARTY ON THE GREEN
Swinford 2000 are hosting their annual party on the
green event on August 31st between 2-6pm
We have two new local singers joining us at the
event this year along with last years Rugby’s got
talent Winner Kieron Taylour, along with a number
of games and stalls.
We would appreciate any help setting up and taking
down of the event along with people to spare an
hour to help manage a stall on the afternoon.
We are also looking for kind donations towards our
tombola; anything you may have please let me
know and we will arrange collection.
Aaron Doyle
07833448261
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
Swinford 2000 are looking at hosting a Defibrillator
training session later on in the year. We will have
Regional Medical services (last seen at Swinford
2000s Party on the Green) hosting the event.
Anyone interested in attending please let me know -
we’re looking at late September/early October and
maybe another one early next year.
Aaron Doyle
07833448261
SWINFORD VILLAGE HALL WEBSITE
The website is now live and ready to view. The con-
tacts page allows you to book/message the book-
ings clerk and the hire contract, terms and condi-
tions are all available to view. Log on and have a
look.
www.swinfordvillagehall.co.uk is the address to put
in the search address bar!
SAVE THE DATE!
The next meeting of the Swinford Village Hall
committee will be 3rd September at 7.30pm.
Catherine Morrow
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SOUP AND PUD LUNCHES
Same time, same place, same cost on Saturday 31st
August. Never been before? Forgotten the details?
Oh well let me remind you. It all happens in Swin-
ford Village Hall from noon until 2pm and costs £6
per lunch. It will be lovely to see you.
AUCTION OF PROMISES
All Saints' Church, Swinford will be the venue for
another Auction of Promises on Saturday 21st Sep-
tember. If you can donate a ‘Promise’ please contact
Mary (01788 860411) or Carole (01788 860308).
Some ideas - you could promise to do some ironing,
gardening, cook a meal, car washing/valeting, make
a cake, babysitting, dog sitting, painting, a lift to
and from an airport/station ….. the list is endless.
How long you promise is is also important, eg gar-
dening for two hours! Do you work somewhere that
could offer a service? - eg a boiler service or flow-
ers for a special occasion. You can even put a re-
serve price on your promise which will help our
auctioneer to know how much you feel your service
is worth!
Promises are needed by mid September so that en-
tries can be made in the catalogue. For further de-
tails contact Mary/Carole. Thank you.
SWINFORD PANTO 2019
It is not too late to get involved in this year's panto,
Mother Goose. If you wish to be considered for a
part on stage email your details to
[email protected]. Plus, if you can volun-
teer to help with scenery painting, prop making,
make up applying, ticket selling and any other
backstage/front of house duties we would love to
hear from you too.
Carole Smith
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HOW DO YOU SEE IT??
It might seem to you as though the best of the year
has already gone – the longest day, the hottest
weather, the best barbecues…. I’m sure you know
people who are already saying things like ‘the days
will get shorter now’ and ‘the kids will be back to
school soon’….. Maybe your holiday already
seems like a distant memory! Yet as I sit in the gar-
den today, the sun is shining through the leaves still
on the trees, still green, still beautiful, and I am re-
minded of the words of CS Lewis, engraved on his
memorial tombstone: ‘I believe in Christianity as I
believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I
see it, but because by it I see everything else.’
The way we look at the world is through the lenses
that are part of us – our culture, upbringing, educa-
tion… all have a part to play. For me, the most im-
portant lens I use is my faith in Jesus Christ. It isn’t
brought out on Sundays only. It is part of me; it im-
pacts the choices I make and how I live my life day
to day. It helps me decide what is really important,
what truly matters. The way my faith is expressed
has varied a lot over the years, and is about to
change again!
You will all know that Rev Emma has moved to the
cathedral for a year and also that Rev Dave is mov-
ing on after the summer. Archdeacon Claire Wood
has been helping us find out how we can rise to the
challenge of being 21st century church and under-
stand what God wants us to be involved in for this
time. So what it looks like is this: -
There will always be a clergy person available who
can manage our provision for important life events
like weddings. They will be available some of the
time for Sunday services too, but we will be look-
ing at how we can help more local lay people be
involved in worship for themselves and others. For
example, world-wide in the Church of England,
some 50,000 people now worship on other days
and at different times in what are known as ‘Fresh
Expressions of Church’. And in our own Diocese of
Leicester, these are the words from Bishop Martyn
‘Fresh expressions of church offer us a living
model of what can happen when God’s people are
set free to be leaders in mission, when clergy and
lay work in partnership, with a genuine sharing of
gifts and true mutuality.’
This idea of shared responsibility is being put into
practice here in our area. Leadership provision
around Mission, Vision, Clusters and PCCs will be
led by a new appointment - Stephen March will be
joining us for 3 days a week from September. He
has extensive church leadership experience in rural
areas, and as part of his current role within the Mis-
sion & Ministry department of the diocese, he has
encouraged and supported churches as they rethink
how they work with all those around to see com-
munity grow and flourish where they live.
So, all change!! How do you see it? Is your ‘lens’
making you wish for the past, angry with the pre-
sent, or fearful for the future? Or are you, like me,
excited about the possibilities and the potential for
growth?
Sharon March
The village of Walcote is proud to
announce that its ‘Annual Village
Show & Family Day’ is being held
on
Saturday 31st August.
GROW IT, BAKE IT, ARRANGE IT,
MAKE IT!
COME & JOIN THE FUN
VISIT HISTORIC
MISTERTON CHURCH
tea & cake in the church 2.30 - 4.30pm
Every Saturday afternoon in JULY & AUGUST
Canon Brian Davis [email protected] 01858431843
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Avon-Swift Benefice Services Visit our new website: www.avonswift.co.uk
Worship every week: Wednesdays - 9am at South Kilworth: ½ hour simple said Eucharist Thursdays - 5pm at Gilmorton: quiet said service of Evening Prayer
Please note that the Songs of Praise and Family Service Teams are taking a break over the Summer holidays.
These services resume in September.
Sunday 4th August The Seventh Sunday after Trinity [Green]
[Lectionary page 856] Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14; 2:18-23; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover
11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover
Wednesday 7th August 7.30 pm Compline at Shawell
Sunday 11th August The Eighth Sunday after Trinity [Green] [Lectionary page 861] Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; Luke 12:32-40
8.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay
Dawn Matthew 9.30 am Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover
11.00 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay
Dawn Matthew
5.00pm Gilmorton Evening Service for all Sharon March
Sunday 18st August The Ninth Sunday after Trinity [Green]
[Lectionary page 867] Jeremiah 23:23-29; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 9.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay
11.00 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover
4.00pm Shawell All Age Holy Communion Rev’d Dave Hover 4.00pm Misterton Pet Blessing Service Canon Brian Davis
Sunday 25th August The Tenth Sunday after Trinity [Green]
[Lectionary page 871] Isaiah 58:9-14; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 8.30 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Rev’d Dave Hover
9.30 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay
11.00 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dave Hover
And into September...
Sunday 1st September The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity [Green] [Lectionary page 876] Proverbs 25:6-7; Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16; Luke 14:1,7-14
9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay
Dawn Matthew 11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Rev’d Dr Rob Hay
Dawn Matthew
4.00 pm Peatling Parva Songs of Praise Local Team
Wednesday 4th September
7.30pm Compline at Shawell
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BCP = Traditional language service from the Book of Common Prayer (1662)
CW = Common Worship - contemporary language service
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-
The Rev’d Dave Hover
Telephone: 0116 277 9900; email [email protected] (usual rest day Friday)
Sharon March (Pioneer Minister)
Telephone: 01858 881212 or 07889 488038; email [email protected]
Dawn Matthew (Ordinand-in-Training)
Telephone: 07531 841826; email [email protected] (usual rest day Friday)
www.avonswift.co.uk
From the Parish Registers
Baptisms - we welcome into God’s family:
Harvey James Hurst North Kilworth 7th July
Weddings - we wish every blessing on their marriage:
John Picton-Clark and Theresa Richmond Misterton 28th June
Andrew Dunford and Hannah Beighton Kimcote 29th June Daniel Chambers and Hannah Morgan Stanford-on-Avon 6th July
Edward White and Natasha Wenlock Catthorpe 13th July
Aaron Woolman and Zoe Bell North Kilworth 14th July
Funerals - we say farewell and commit to Almighty God:
Carol Broughton Hall aged 69 Gilmorton 1st July Hayward Francis Underhill aged 75 Swinford 5th July
Gordon Brian Paul Swinford 9th July
PIZZA AND PRAYER
Every Sunday evening in August (including the 25th)
from 6pm - 7.30pm we are inviting everybody to join
us to pray for our family of churches.
We will pray at ;
The Rectory
21 Dag Lane
North Kilworth LE17 6HD
Afterwards we will enjoy pizza together.
Sharon and Stephen Marsh
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WALTON BAPTIST CHAPEL
Sundays
Morning worship at 10.45am. Communion on August 11th and September 8th.
Tuesdays
Bible Study September 3rd, 17th, 24th. Prayer meeting on September 10th. Items for prayer are always
welcome. No meetings in August.
Lutterworth Foodbank collection point
Sundays 10.30am to 12noon, Tuesdays 10am to 11am
Children's Community Group
Every Sunday (term time only) from 10am - midday. Everyone welcome for fun, crafts and learning. En-
quiries: [email protected]
Special Service
Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday September 15th at 10.45am. All usual items given to Lutterworth
Foodbank
For more information call Gordon Herbert on 01858 880492 or Email: [email protected]
Come and join us - you will be made most welcome on any occasion
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SWINFORD SKIRTS
At the time of writing this article Swinford Skirts
are looking forward to a summer ramble on Thurs-
day 25th July. Chloe and Bex are kindly arranging
a suitable route for ramblers and dogs along with
light refreshments!
Our planned meeting for August is a trip to the de-
lightful Kilworth House Outdoor Theatre to watch
Cats. The theatre trip is Thursday 29th August.
Happy summer holidays to you all!
Julie Morris
07765 148338
SWINFORD VILLAGE HALL
The evening of Thursday July 4th was a date of
note. No, not just America’s Independence Day, but
the day when the Whist Drive returned to Swinford
after a gap of well over 30 years.
The Village Hall provided ample decks of cards –
all brand new, unused – together with score cards
for players to record their achievements. These also
helped unfamiliar players with the sequence of
trumps.
This event was thoroughly enjoyed by all who par-
ticipated, and covered all age groups, from geriat-
rics like me to youngsters still at school. It also
covered a wide range of abilities – but this was not
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a hindrance, very largely thanks to the efforts and
guidance from Simon Deacon.
Simon acted as a ringmaster (or should that be
‘table master’?) with a demonstration hand before
the event got under way. This was in the form of
the game being played with all cards openly dis-
played, and what card to play – and why - were ex-
plained simply. The ‘scoring’ of that hand helped us
all settle into the game. The four tables of this inau-
gural event then to play for real – and also for fun
as it turned out.
At the end of the first hand, Simon guided all the
participants on how the rules stated who should
move where for the next hand. This made sure that
the players enjoyed the social effect of playing with
different partners against changing opponents. Four
hands meant that all tables had changed players
completely, so refreshments were served at that
point.
During the refreshment break, other villagers ar-
rived, but seeing we were halfway through they
registered their disappointment at being too late to
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join in and determined to arrive in ample time for
the next event. All the comments and conversation
were lively and positive, so Simon’s call back to
the tables was followed eagerly.
The second half of the event progressed very well,
with everybody feeling more confident and relaxed.
The eventual winner? Sharon Laverick carried all
before her, amassing 60 tricks in her eight hands at
the tables. Well done Sharon.
All participants deemed the event a success, and
hope it becomes a regular fixture in the calendar of
the Village Hall. Everybody was certainly looking
forward to the next one.
Why not come and join us at 7:45 for 8:00 pm on
Thursday 1st August.
For more information, or to confirm your interest
(to help the Village Hall plan refreshments, number
of tables etc) please contact:
Mary Hall on 01788 860411 (leaving a message if
not answered)
Keith Kilbane
SWINFORD WI
The Swinford WI Meeting on the 11th July was our
Annual Garden Party. Jackie Clapham kindly
hosted the meeting at her home. Everyone arrived
laden with delicious savoury and sweet delights
which were placed on the large table. After choos-
ing a glass of wine or a soft drink, we drifted into
the garden and chatted as we perused the plants and
floral displays. With everyone seated at the tables,
Hazel Gardner opened the meeting and welcomed
all present.
The WI business was then presented and various
dates for our diaries were announced:
Gold Work Techniques at WI House on 12th Octo-
ber.
Grow It, Cook It, Eat It with a two course lunch on
19th October in Leicester.
Christmas Lights at Kew Gardens, London on 4th
December. Travel is by coach.
We then enjoyed the food and refilled our glasses
whilst we chatted. Hazel entertained us with some
funny jokes whilst we enjoyed a coffee.
A very lovely evening was enjoyed by everyone
and the weather was kind to us.
Jackie was thanked for hosting the party.
There is no meeting in August, but our 12th Sep-
tember meeting is at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall
and will be ‘Made in Leicester.’ The speaker is
Brian Johnson. Please do come along and join us as
you will be most welcome.
Joan Vickers
Secretary
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