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July/August 2016

THE BORDERS GROUP OF PARISHES

Revd Kevin Cecil - 01600 713459: [email protected] Vicarage, 38 Hillcrest Rd, Wyesham, Monmouth NP25 3LH

Bishopswood, Dixton, Ganarew, Whitchurch, Wyesham

ASSOCIATE MINISTERSRevd Jill Stephens - 01600 890975: [email protected]

Revd Richard Jones - 01989 770254: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CURATERevd Penny Powdrill - 01600 714096: [email protected]

HON. ASSISTANT CLERGYGerald Leach Rendle Davies Brian Phillips Jim Cross

HOPELineUK0800 068 41 4101989 769581

HELPLINES

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Please submit material for the September 2016 issue - no later than 15 August 2016 to your village correspondent

(their email address is below each correspondent’s name on pages 4–12).All advertising queries to Bill Webb, [email protected]

The Borders Group of parishes does not endorse any of the goods or services offered in the advertisements.

In July and August we are into what is called Ordinary time in the Church year.

The Sunday readings in Ordinary time tell us of people and lives that are anything but ordinary as are the people that we celebrate and remember in the week days: Benedict, who started the first monasteries, St. Swithun, Elizabeth Ferrard, the first Deaconess in the Church of England and Mary Sumner founder of the Mother’s Union among a host of others from the 1st to the 20th century. A cloud of witnesses to God’s love.

In Ordinary time we read letters from that extraordinary man Paul, as he writes to the first Christians, helping them to live in faith and trust in God and his Son Jesus. Not ordinary then and not ordinary now.

In ordinary time as we follow the Gospel readings we learn something about what being a disciple of Jesus can mean, great joy, but also hatred and persecution. God loves us; so we are not to be afraid. God loves us freely, and so we must show and give that love to others, live our lives trying to listen to God, which can never be ordinary.

Ordinary can seem dull to us, but to many people in the world to live an ordinary peaceful life is something that they pray for constantly. Things that most of us take for granted, ordinary, are to the people in Syria and Iraq and many other places in the world the answer to their prayers.

As we move through Ordinary time, learning about extraordinary people, we can think and pray for those whose longing and prayer is for an ordinary peaceful life.

Yours, in Jesus Christ,

Dear Friends

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NEWS from the PARISHES GANAREW Correspondent: Carol Cranch [email protected]

Songs of Praise July 17th (Our ‘patronal’ Sunday after St Swithin’s Day) the 11am service will be “Songs of Praise”.

GOODRICH Correspondent: Celia Sykes [email protected]

St Giles Church • July 3/10 Celia Sykes, July 17/24/31 Liz Bloxham and Pat Jones, August 7/14 Pippa Taylor, August 21/28 Jenny Ray

Church Repairs and Heritage Project An architect has been appointed and will assist with the selection of consultants and contractors to carry out the necessary surveys and investigations over the coming weeks. We need to raise almost £10,000 in partnership funding to complete this project and would be grateful for any support you could give. Regular progress reports will be posted on display boards in the Church and on the website www.goodrichchurchherefordshire.org.uk

Open Gardens in Goodrich On Friday 26th August two gardens in Goodrich are opening again for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS). Mulberry House and Poole Cottage will be open 11-5pm. For more information visit www.

ngs.org.uk. Joint admission is £5 for adults and refreshments will be available at both gardens along with plants for sale. Due to limited local parking, please park in the village and walk to the gardens (shuttle service available up to Poole Cottage).

Spring Festival Annual Plant Sale Thank you to all who supported this very successful event. £1,600 was made for Church funds. The weather was kind to us and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, particularly the gardeners who left laden with new plants to improve their gardens even more. We are now looking forward to our Scarecrow and Harvest Festival in September.

Just a Reminder! Goodrich Annual Scarecrow and Harvest Festival this year will be on Saturday, 17th September and Sunday, 18th September with the Harvest Service on Sunday, 25th September. A chance for all the community to get together! There will be a scarecrow trail, lunch and tea if you want it, produce and cakes for sale and much, much more. The theme for this year is – Ancient and Modern- Prominent Figures in British History – pre 1900 and post 1900. We are planning an informal workshop beforehand to make our scarecrows. If you would like to be a part of this, please ring Chris on 01600890582.

Afternoon Club Our meeting on Tuesday 19 July will be a talk on dog breeding by Jonquil Dodd, who will be accompanied by her dog Misty. The meeting will be in the hall, starting at 2.00pm.

Details of news items that would be of interest to readers in any of these villages can be sent or given to one of the priests (in writing, please) or your local correspondent.

BISHOPSWOODCorrespondents: Carol Pimblett [email protected] Services: July 3rd 11.15am Sunday Praise

at the Village Hall (following Breakfast)

10th 11am, Holy Communion

17th, No Service today - Galloping Gourmet Event

24th, 11am, Holy Communion

31st, No service at Bishopswood - 5th Sunday

Next Big Breakfast July 3rd at the Village Hall

Breakfast served from 9.30-10.45am - Full English in addition to cereals, fruit juice toast, tea, coffee, pancakes and maple syrup! Vegetarian options available.

Bring your friends and family - Have a break from the cooking and washing up!! Only £5.50! (under 14s £3)

You are invited to join us after the breakfast for a short service of Sunday Praise starting at 11.15.

7th Annual

GALLOPING GOURMET EVENT Sunday 17th July from 12noon. Our very popular dining event is back for its 7th year! Four different courses at four different venues in and around Bishopswood.

Booking essential and before 13th July - for catering purposes - limited places. Tickets £16 for 4 courses (option to have less courses)from Monica on 01594 860303 or Carol 01989 565533.

Please ring for bookings, menus and further information.

VILLAGE HALL Saturday 9th July from 3pm Strawberry Fayre and Barn Dance Join us for all things strawberry with a Strawberry Tea at 3pm and a Barn Dance/live music from 6pm. Tickets £8 including Ploughmans Supper•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DIXTON Correspondent: Daphne [email protected] you have any news articles or village events you’d like to promote, please send the information to your village correspondent Daphne Smith.

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second Saturday in the month; the PCC organises these sociable get-togethers in the village and then uses the proceeds to maintain the churchyard - so the whole community benefits. Our Coffee Mornings are held in the lovely warm & comfortable Garron Centre, unless otherwise advertised.

For the July gathering, there will be plenty of plants for sale - some still potted from the Langstone Court Open Day - and always homemade cakes and fresh coffee; also free-range eggs & cakes to buy. And visitors can be assured of a warm welcome at any time of year!

The July Coffee Morning will be on Saturday 9th at 10.30 am; the August get-together will be on Saturday 13th at the same time.”

Langstone Court - Open House & Plant Sale, Spring Bank Holiday Thanks to everyone who came along on a beautiful afternoon to look around the historic Langstone House & sit to enjoy afternoon tea in a gloriously sunny garden. The PCC & volunteers very generously donated a huge number of plants for sale & some wonderful cakes; the whole event was so successful it is hoped it can be repeated at the same time next year. Special thanks go to all those involved in organising &

providing teas & plants; particularly, of course to Richard Jones for co-ordinating his open day to enable the event to take place.

On Tuesday 16 August we shall meet at Sheila and Terry Snow’s house (in the garden weather permitting) for an informal get-together and an al-fresco lunch, from 12.00pm onwards.

Ladies’ Guild On Monday July 18 the Ladies Guild will have a good chance to catch up with each other once again for a sociable Beetle Drive, organised by Chris Crane, Barbara Evans and Wendy Verity in the Village Hall at 7:30pm

The August event will now be a lunchtime Summer Barbecue at Chris & Hedley Hulbert’s home on Monday 15 from 12:30pm. Prior booking will be needed either at the July meeting or by email, as numbers will be limited.

Coppett Hill Common Trust Celebration Event 10th September 2016. We will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Coppett Hill Common Trust on Saturday 10th September in the village hall and on the hill - look out for posters round the village.

Come and see what’s going on at the Coppett Hill Common Trust with an exhibition in the Goodrich Village Hall. Children’s art exhibition, optional walk up the hill - and bring a picnic to have on the Hill itself - weather permitting! Light refreshments - pizzas, teas and cake. All Welcome Admission Free

We are looking for any old photographs or pictures of Coppett Hill or any other ‘memorabilia,’ which could be used or copied as part of the exhibition at the village hall. If you have any such items which you would

be prepared to lend we would be delighted to hear from you. Please let us know either by e-mail or contact any of the Directors.

Patrick 01600 891308, Martin 01600 890075 or e mail [email protected]

Goodrich Village Hall update Make a note in your diary for the Autumn Line up of Flicks in the Sticks at Goodrich Village Hall the last Thursday of every month 7.30pm £5.00 phone 01600 891249 we will be showing …. Thursday September 29th Bridge of Spies 7.30pm

Thursday October 27th Dads Army 7.30pm

Thursday November 24th Eddie the Eagle 7.30pm.

LLANGARRON Correspondent: Nick Saunders [email protected] www.llangarron.info [email protected] contact & to sign up for email newslettersfacebook: Llangarron VillageSt.Deinst flower and cleaning rotaJuly – Sheila Jones, Gill Drayton, Denise Morehead.

PCC Coffee Mornings in the Garron Centre Coffee Mornings are held by the PCC on every

@ The Garron Centre.

The Community Café in association with Woods of

Whitchurch will as usual be held on the 4th. Saturday of the month

at the Garron Centre. The July and August café will be on

Saturday 23rd July and 27th August

Why not come along for Brunch between 10am and noon and enjoy freshly made to order bacon rolls, hot toasties, a variety of other savouries

plus provision of vegetarian option and of course freshly brewed coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Woods will be offering a selection of newspapers, cards etc., in fact tell us what you would like to be made available and Lucy will be very happy to supply. Lucy is happy to receive orders in advance and will deliver pre-ordered items including newspapers and magazines to the

Centre. Lovely local fresh eggs will also be available. Hope to see you all there.

To pre-order items for delivery from Woods, please call

01600 891021

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Fancy a day out Shopping & Sightseeing in Cardiff?

Wed 13th July, Depart Whitchurch Memorial Hall 9.15am.

Tickets £8 (u18’s £5).To book ring Judith Gill 01600 890943 or Judith Price 01600 719881. Parking available at the Hall.

Short-mat Bowls Club The Llangarron Short-mat Bowls Club AGM will take place on Monday 4th July 2016 at 7pm in Llangarron Village Hall. Llangarron Short Mat Bowls Club meets every Monday evening 7 - 10pm in Llangarron Village Hall. New members are always welcome.

Llangarron Walking Group Thursday 7th and 21st July from St. Deinst car park at 9.30am. Contact Anthea 01989 770075.

LLANGROVE Correspondent: Wendy Price [email protected] www.llangrove.org.uk [email protected] contact & to sign up for email newsletters facebook: Llangrove Village

Evensong reminder: Christ Church Evensong in July and August will be held at 4.30pm.

Hymns and Pimms It’s that time of year, when we pray for a lovely summer’s evening to sing a selection of well known and loved hymns, followed by a chance to catch up with friends whilst enjoying a glass of Pimms and nibbles. We’d love you to join us on Sunday 17th July at 4.30pm.

Church Holiday Club We are going to run this in the summer in Llangrove Village Hall on the theme of ‘Go for Gold’. There will be lots of activities, creating, cooking along with stories, songs and lots of fun as we learn more about the Christian faith. Forms from Wendy Price (01989770450). If you would like to help with anything please make contact too. Thank you.

Queen’s Birthday Celebration Thank you to everyone who joined us for tea and cake, and what a spread! The hall was suitably decorated, with quizzes on hand to test everyone’s knowledge and a fantastic display by the

Rainbows and Brownies taking many of the ladies on a trip down memory lane. An enjoyable, and very social, afternoon was enjoyed by all and thanks to everyone’s generosity we raised £275 for St Michael’s Hospice. So a huge thank you to our bakers, all who helped get the hall ready and manned the teapots, cleared away and for the generosity shown.

At their W.I meeting on 19th May, members considered Resolutions to be put forward at the National AGM and then rounded off the evening with unusual delicious cheeses presented by Ruth Walker and scrumptious puddings made by Elaine Joseph and Alison Grogan. Members begged to have these again at another meeting. In June, talented and trained flower arranging members Heather, Margaret and Emma demonstrated secrets of making spectacular arrangements and helped members to create their own to take home. Visitors are welcome to meetings held at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Thursday each month so why not come along on 21st July to see Irene Huddlestone showing how to make ‘Decorative Eggs’. For information contact any Committee member or the President Alison Grogan 01989 770255.

Llangrove & District Gardening Society July 7th – 50 plants that Changed the Course of History by Bill Laws

September 1st – Cultivating & Exhibiting Dahlias by Robin Pearce

Talks start at 7.30 at Llangrove village hall. Visitors and new members are always very welcome.

Garden visit to Church Cottage Hentland on 21st July . Car share from village hall – look out for details.

Plus, 13th August is our annual Flower and Produce Show.

FRIDAY!!! Lunch Club on 1st and 15th July at Llangrove Village Hall. £5.50 for two course lunch. Booking essential 3 days before the lunch, please contact Michele Seddon Harvey 01989 770197

Art Classes run by Brian Griffiths in Llangrove Village Hall. Summer classes are due to run again. £10 per session, pay as you go for each class.

All bar one***, Monday 9-1pm. These are 4 hour sessions in the hope that we can complete a painting in one go. The classes are one offs/stand alone, so it will not matter if you miss any.

Friends, visitors and newcomers welcome.

18/7, Monday 9-1pm

1/8, Monday 9-1pm

15/8, Monday 9-1pm

25/8 (Thurs 1-5pm)***

5/9. Monday 9-1pm

Our usual term classes will start on Monday 19th Sept and Thursday 22nd Sept.

Stay and Play, run by Llangrove Leapfrogs, continues to take place at Llangrove Academy, on Mondays from 9 until 11.15a.m. with activities inside and out. Parents, carers and little ones all welcome. A new venture on the second Monday of the month is a Cookery and Dance session.

Forest and Valley Open StudiosArtists and makers in the Forest of Dean and

Wye Valley are opening their studios 9th – 24th July from 10am daily. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit great venues and buy art

direct. The four local venues are Made in Ross (upstairs in the market house in Ross), Woods of Whitchurch, Wobage Crafts at Upton Bishop

and Kathy Priddis at Bridstow. All are open for the entire period, usually from 10 – 4, but

please check times on websites:

www.artsinthemarches.co.uk Facebook: artsinthemarches

01989 770776

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cooked by Woods of Whitchurch. Come and join us. Book with Margaret Leach 01600 890397.

Good Neighbour Coffee mornings are held at the Memorial Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10.30. In July it will be on the 6th and 20th and in August 3rd and 17th. Do join us for a chat (and read the daily papers!)

St Dubricius Book and Jigsaw Sale on Saturday 28th May was a very successful event. Thank you to all who supported it.

Whitchurch Floral Society will visit the Nelson Gardens, Monmouth on July 13th followed by afternoon tea at the home of Celia and Norman Skitt. Further information from Pauline Curtis 01989 768400

BINGO There will be Bingo at the Old Court Hotel on August 9th. Proceeds from the raffle go to St Dubricius Church.

Birthday July 2nd we will be celebrating the Queen’s birthday with a ‘RIGHT ROYAL ROCK and ROAST’. Tickets and details from Pauline Curtis or Sue Morris 01600 890981.

Open Gardens at Clive and Janet Townsend’s, Woodview, Doward on Sundays July 10th and 17th. Do go and visit this beautiful garden.

Woods of Whitchurch are hosting a Forest and Valley Open Studio event through July. Nette Ingram, Sian Gibbs and Amanda Hamilton

are exhibiting and there will be other events organised by them and Woods.

MEMORIAL HALL ACTIVITIES Annual bus trip to Cardiff Wednesday 13th July. Leaves Hall at 9.15am. Ring Judith 8980943 to book.

LIVE JAZZ IN WHITCHURCH The USA comes to the Memorial Hall! On Saturday 27th August, Jeff Barnhart a larger than life pianist extraordinaire from the US will delight us with a virtuoso performance, along with wife Ann, a classical flautist, Graham Smith on drums and regular performer at the hall Spats Langham on banjo and guitar.

Guaranteed to set the place on fire! Don’t miss it.

Book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets £15 to include our famous light supper. Ring Colin on 890640.

WYESHAM Correspondent: Caroline Pearce [email protected] Church News I would like to welcome Caroline Pearce as our new correspondent. Caroline is taking over the role as I will be replacing Viv Warrington as Southern Benefice Treasurer in the very near future.

MARSTOW Correspondent: Anita Rollinson [email protected]

ROTAS for July and August • Flowers and Church Cleaning

July. Phyll Hannah August. Barbara Baines

• Readers: July - 1st Sunday Joyce/Rosie

3rd Sunday David/Rosie

August - 1st Sunday David/ Rollinson Family 3rd Sunday Rosie/ Hillary

Thank you to all who visited the Shepherds’ beautiful garden - Donations to Mind. At Marstow.

Hog Roast 16th July at Llancraugh Farm. Tickets available for this popular event call 01600 890831. 01989 770629. 01989 770617

House Group @ Hillcrest 01989 770 081 July 13th and 27th August 10th and 24th

WELSH NEWTON / LLANROTHAL Correspondent: Margaret Phillips [email protected] Tel. 01989 770242Church flowers and cleaning for July: Mrs S Davies, Mrs A Hayward and Mrs S Wilding.

August: Mrs D Davies and Mrs G Biggs.

Please remember to visit the Churchyard Plant Stall. Plenty of plants for sale and we appreciate any donation of plants.

Fun Ride and Barbeque Sunday July 3rd. A fun ride will be held at Treworgan Farm by kind permission of Bill and Linda Wallis. Riders can start from 10 until 12.30.

£15 adults and £10 children.

There will be a barbeque running during the morning and lunch time so everyone is welcome to join in.

All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of St Mary’s church.

WHITCHURCH Correspondent: Jenny Sparkes [email protected] Café Church July 24th Café Church at St Dubricius with Jim Newcomb. In the Aisle at 11am

Aisle Community lunches are on Monday July 11th and 25th and August 8th and 22nd. Meals are

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Annual Mega Book Sale1st October

Appeal for unwanted books Please contact Nicki, on

01600 891412

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NOTICE BOARDMore notices on

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Music in Quiet Places Saturday 2nd July at 7pm

at St Catherine’s Church, Hoarwithy.

At the time of writing, I am preparing to row down the Thames from Lechlade to Runnymede with five other pensioners from Monmouth Rowing Club. This is partly for the challenge but also to help raise money for Velindre Hospital. Harry Beach

Songs of Praise with a Royal Theme. Revd Penny Powdrill gave us a well prepared and light hearted insight into the years of the Queen’s life from her birth to her 90th birthday. Brief details of each decade were shown on screen, together with photographs of the era. Val Thomas played appropriate songs, and the narrative was interspersed with Bible readings and well-known hymns. Perhaps one of the most interesting contrasts was between the 1940s, when everyone gathered around the wireless to hear the news, and today’s universal use of computers, tablets and iPhones. Ending with refreshments, the afternoon had proved fascinating, full of memories for the oldest members of the congregation, and an interesting history lesson for the youngest. June Osman.

Wyesham Community enjoyed a super party at Tudor Park on the Queen’s Official Birthday. Arranged by John Morgan and Joanne Stephens, there was a great variety of fun things to do, from 2 Bouncy Castles for the children plus Hare and Tortoise and Tots Farm area for the little ones, Jungle Run for all, Fun Slide and Sack Races, Face Painting, Lucky Dip, Crown making craft led

by Janice Roberts, photos, tombola, raffle and more. Besides bringing picnics, visitors were offered Burgers and Hot Dogs cooked by John Morgan, and we thank Renee Patek and Margaret Morris for representing St James Church by supplying and serving hot and cold drinks and cakes. The Happy and fun Party was enjoyed by everyone.

Wyesham Women’s Guild A small group of members went to ‘Bridges’ at the invitation of the Rotary Club. We had a lovely meal of Lasagne, strawberries and a glass of wine. After we had eaten, we were entertained by The Monmouth Ladies Choir who gave a lovely concert. A vote of thanks was given to the Rotary Club.

On 1st June a larger group went to the ‘Red Door’ at Mitchel Troy for an afternoon tea. There were beautiful sandwiches, never ending cakes and fresh-made scones filled with jam and cream. I think we all ate too much but we had a lovely afternoon and did not require much food for the rest of the day.

In May the numbers for 50/50 draw were:- 1st Prize 23, 2nd 49, 3rd 38, 4th 2, 5th 28. Janet Mellor

Coffee Mornings The coffee mornings will continue on the last Saturday of each month.

Music in Quiet Places will conclude its first series with a concert in the beautiful Grade One listed St Catherine’s Church, Hoarwithy on Saturday 2nd July, at 7pm. The programme of light chamber music will be performed by some of the county’s finest young musicians.

The Herefordian Piano Trio (Livi van Wormelo – Violin, Rachael Kennedy – Cello and Johannes Moore – piano) will play a prominent role in the programme performing sections of Piano Trios by Haydn, Max Bruch, Debussy and Frank Bridge. This will be interspersed by a selection of solo works including the ‘Suite Populaire Espagnole’ by Manuel de Falla for cello and piano, a selection of classic songs, and an organ solo by next year’s Hereford Cathedral Organ Scholar, Laurence John. To add further colour and diversity to the programme there will be a guest performance by members of the Gilbert Consort of 16th Century music on period instruments including a virginal, recorder and crumhorns!

Admission to each ‘Music in Quiet Places’ concert is free but there will

be a retiring collection which will go towards St Catherine’s Church and Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust. Refreshments will be available and donations for these would be appreciated.

St Catherine’s, Hoarwithy is an extraordinary Italianate church overlooking the river Wye deep in the Herefordshire countryside. Please be advised that car parking is on the road and access is by a steep path with steps but help will be provided for those with wheelchairs if notice is given by emailing [email protected].

Music in Quiet Places has been running since October 2015 and has proved a most successful first series of six concerts, visiting some lovely churches in the County such as Much Marcle and Weobley.

Plans are now afoot for the second series, details of which will be available in due course on the HHCT and HCS Facebook pages and website. If you would like any more details or would like to make any comments, please contact [email protected].

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FROM THE CLERGYNOTICE BOARDMore notices on

pages 13, 19 & 24

Wye Reaches Mission 2016

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED IN THIS EXCITING

PROJECT. If you want to help and

use your God-given talents then contact Revd Penny

Powdrill – contact details at front of magazine.

The Mission will take place from July 22nd to July 31st.

Preparations for Mission 2016 are well underway

for Wye Reaches. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell people

about things, encourage your nonreligious friends to sign up for a tea party,

go to the Flower display at Dixton or the Reminiscence session at Wyesham Hall. Not in the know??? Check

out the Wyereaches website, wyereaches.org.uk or look out

for one of the Mission Updates.

9th July – 24th July 2016 - from 10am daily

Artists and makers in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

are opening their studios. A wonderful opportunity to visit great venues

and buy art direct. Local events include:

Made in Ross – 14 artists & makers in the Market House in Ross-on-Wye madeinross.co.uk

Kathy Priddis – ceramics at Bridstow

Wobage Farm Crafts – 9 craft makers at Upton Bishop www.wobage.co.uk

Amanda Hamilton, Nette Ingram and Sian Gibbs – paintings at Woods of Whitchurch.

Schedule of events at Woods of Whitchurch.9th Open Evening - 10th Raclettes - 11th Amanda Hamilton Art demonstration - 12th Nette Ingram Art Demonstration - 13th Amanda Hamilton Quirky Quickie - 14th Sian Gibbs Art Demonstration - 15th Nettes Ingram/Fish Chips - 16th Set Meal - 17th Racelettes - 18th Sian Gibbs Art Demonstration - 20th Amanda Hamilton Quirky Quickie - 21st Sian Gibbs Art Demonstration - 22 Fish and Chips - 23 Set

Meal - 24th Racelettes and goodbye.

And more... CHECK facebook.com/forestandvalleyopenstudios

for a full list of participating artists and venues and opening times.

Let’s party!

MESSYCHURCH EVENT!

Make and create your own music

Free event but you need to bring a well

behaved adultWhere?

Wyesham Christian Fellowship, Chapel Close, Wyesham

When? Wednesday 27th July 2016

What time? 2.00 until 4.00pm

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Weddings ‘Those whom God has joined together’ Thomas Roger Knight and Louise Helen Page, at Llangarron on 4 June

May God be with them on their future journey together.

Baptisms ‘In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit’

Noah Alfred Long at Whitchurch on 12th June.

We welcome these young Christians with joy and pray for his parents and godparents.

Funerals ‘I am the Resurrection and the Life’

Correction: Beryl Joyce Brewer, at Llangarron (not Goodrich) on 20 May

Pearl Brewer, aged 83, at Llangarron on 18 June

James Starke, aged 68, at Marstow on 21 June

Mary Sturrock aged 93 at Ganarew on 8th June.

Lionel Chinnock of Welsh Newton, aged 79, 22nd June, at FOD Crematorium

Our thoughts and prayers are their families.

From the Registers FROM THE CLERGY

We thank you, God our Father, for the shelter and comfort of our homes;

for the love and companionship of our family and friends; for our health, and our many gifts and abilities;

and for all the blessings, which we take for granted. Hear our prayer for all who are less fortunate than we are

and bless those who work to help them. For Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.

ADRIAN PORTER SJ

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Meditate on the blessings that we have been given, the small miracles in our lives that we barely see, so that there is always one thing that we can say thank you for in our prayers at the end of the day.

New vicar for the Borders beneficeThe Revd Ben Bentham will be licensed as Vicar of Goodrich with Welsh Bicknor, Llangarron, Llangrove, Marstow and Welsh Newton

with Llanrothal on Monday 19 September at St Giles, Goodrich, at 7.30pm. We extend a warm welcome to Ben and Lisa and look

forward to his ministry among us. They hope to move into the Vicarage in Llangrove on about 15-16 August, but that depends

on several things which are still being sorted out.

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NOTICE BOARD More notices on pages 13, 14 & 24

St Weonards & DistrictRoyal British LegionGreetings to all our members & friends,We send good wishes to our Chairman, Mr Angus Brymer, and wish him a speedy recovery following his recent operation.

Visit the website for photographs of the County Rally held on Saturday 25th June, the presentation of Legion d’Honneur medals to three of our Branch Members on Sunday 26th June and also the Afternoon Tea to commemorate the Battle of the Somme on Sunday 3rd July.

Should you become aware of ex-military personnel in need, please contact any Branch member or visit the Military Charities Help Desk situated in Herefordshire Council’s customer service centre in Franklin House. It is open from 11am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Diary Dates: - The next Branch meeting will be held on Tuesday 5th July at The Moon Inn Garway. There is no Branch meeting in August so the following meeting will be on Tuesday 6th September at The Moon Inn Garway.

Bea Morris (Hon Sec) 07932 068363 [email protected]

Visit our website www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/st-weonards

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CALENDAR DATES AT A GLANCEJULY 1 11.45 Friday Lunch Club at Llangrove Village Hall

2 Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration at Whitchurch

2 19.00 Music in Quiet Places concert in St Catherine’s Church, Hoarwithy

3 6th Sunday after Trinity

3 9.30 Big Breakfast in Bishopswood Village Hall followed by service at 11.15

3 10.00 Charity Fun Ride and BBQ at Treworgan Farm, Llangrove in aid of St Mary’s Church (10.00 - 12.30)

3 12.00 St Weonards & District RBL Afternoon Tea in Much Birch Community Hall

4 19.00 Llangarron Short-mat Bowls Club AGM at Llangarron Village Hall

5 19.30 St Weonards & District RBL Branch Meeting at The Moon Inn, Garway

6 10.30 Good Neighbour Coffee Morning at Whitchurch Memorial Hall

7 9.30 Llangarron Walking Group (starts from St Deinst car park)

7 19.30 Llangrove & District Gardening Society talk in Llangrove Village Hall

8 18.30 Bishopswood WI Summer Social in Bishopswood Village Hall

9-24 10.00 Forest and Valley Open Studios (usually 10am - 4pm each day)

9 10.30 Llangarron PCC Coffee Morning at the Garron Centre

9 15.00 Strawberry Fayre at Bishopswodd Village Hall followed by Barn Dance

9 18.00 Barn Dance at Bishopswood Village Hall


10 Open Garden at Woodview, Great Doward

11 12.15 Aisle Community Lunch at St Dubricius, Whitchurch

13 9.15 Shopping Trip to Cardiff (depart from Whitchurch Memorial Hall)

13 Whitchurch Floral Society visit to the Nelson Gardens, followed by tea at the home of Celia and Norman Skitt

13 Hillcrest House Group Meeting

15 11.45 Friday Lunch Club at Llangrove Village Hall

16 19.30 Marstow Hog Roast at Llancraugh Farm


17 Open Garden at Woodview, Great Doward

17 12.00 Bishopswood Galloping Gourmet event

17 16.30 Hymns and Pimms at Llangrove

18 9.00 Art class in Llangrove Village Hall

18 19.30 Goodrich Ladies Guild Beetle Drive in Goodrich Village Hall

19 14.00 Afternoon Club meeting in Goodrich Village Hall


21 9.30 Llangarron Walking Group (starts from St Deinst car park)

21 Llangrove & District Gardening Society visit to Chruch Cottage, Hentland

21 19.30 Llangrove WI meeting

22-31 Wye Reaches Mission

23 10.00 Community Café in the Garron Centre


24 11.00 Café Church in tha Aisle at St Dubricius


26 19.30 Homespun Craft, Sewing and Knitting meeting at Woodcote, Glewstone

27 14.00 Messy Church Event at the Wyesham Christian Fellowship Centre


30 Coffee Morning at Wyesham


AUGUST 1 9.00 Art class in Llangrove Village Hall




9 Bingo at the Old Court Hotel


13 10.30 Llangarron PCC Coffee Morning at the Garron Centre

13 Llangrove & District Gardening Society Annual Flower and Produce Show



15 12.30 Goodrich Ladies Guild Summer Barbecue at Chris Hulbert’s home

16 12.00 Afternoon Club lunch at Sheila Snow’s house


17-19 9.00 Church Holiday Club in Llangrove Village Hall (9am-4pm)





26 11.00 NGS Open Gardens in Goodrich (Mulberry House and Poole Cottage)

27 10.00 Community Café in the Garron Centre

27 Live Jazz in Whitchurch Memorial Hall

Please note: the following take place each week:Mondays 4.00 Prayers at St James, Wyesham

Tuesdays 10.00 Prayers at Christ Church, Llangrove

Thursdays 10.30 Said Communion at St Dubricius, Whitchurch, followed by discussion at the Old Court.

Church services are listed on page 43 & 44.

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Given by Andrew McCrea, Worcester. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm

Thursday 21 JulyFilm premiereBFG charity film premiere. Please contact the Trust office (01432 374261) for more information. Saturday 23 JulyThree Choirs Festival, GloucesterThe opening day of the festival, this year held in Gloucester. Visit www.3choirs.org or call 01452 768928 for full details of the programme. Tuesday 26 JulyTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Ben Bloor, Brompton Oratory. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm Wednesday 27 JulyBBC Radio 3 Choral EvensongBroadcast from the Three Choirs Festival and sung by the choirs of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester cathedrals. 3.30 pm and repeated the following Sunday. Also available on iplayer. Friday 29 JulyJazz in the Chapterhouse GardenBig Sky play a melodic jazz fusion, which is picking up fans everywhere. Chapterhouse bar open from 12 noon – jazz 1 pm onwards.Supported by Knight Frank, Wye Valley Group, Thomas Carroll Group, Treasurers & Son, Scartla and an anonymous donor. Tower tourClimb the 218 steps to the top of the tower and one of the most stunning views in Herefordshire from the Black Mountains to the Malvern Hills – the county in a single glance! Details on www.herefordcathedral.org or contact 01432 374202. Choral Evensong from Hereford CathedralLog on to Hereford Cathedral on SoundCloud for regular services.

JULYSt John’s Walk: It’s a Vicar’s LifeA new, early evening, costumed tour. Visitors will be guided by past inhabitants of the Vicars Choral College. Check the Cathedral website for dates and booking information. Interested in getting involved? Contact Canon Chris Pullin [email protected]. supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and other charities and individuals.

Saturdays & Wednesdays, June to SeptemberCathedral Garden ToursExplore the cathedral’s beautiful award-winning gardens lead by members of our gardening volunteers. Tickets, £5 from the Cathedral Shop (01432 374210). Group tours, which includes a cream tea served in the Georgian College Hall, can be arranged at other times (01432 374202 [email protected])

Sunday 3 JulyBenefactors’ PartyA party at The Laskett, hosted by Sir Roy Strong OM, for those who are part of the Perpetual Trust pledged giving programme and who have included the cathedral in their will. For further information please contact 01432 374261

Tuesday 5 JulyTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Hilary Norris, Herefordshire. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm

Thursday 7 JulyIncluding valediction and admission of choristers. Music to include William Walton’s The Twelve. 5.30 pm Tuesday 12 JulyTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Jonathan Allsopp, Durham Cathedral and former Hereford Cathedral organ scholar. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm

Tuesday 19 JulyTuesday lunchtime organ concert

AUGUSTGreen Men and Griffins Family Craft DaysDrop into the Cathedral Barn for crafty fun & story-telling. Admission free. Thursdays in August. 10.30 am – 3.30 pm. With additional support from the Garfield Weston Foundation, Tabor Charitable Trust, Croft Trust and WA Cadbury Trust Tuesday 2 AugustTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Jeremy Allen, London. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm Friday 5 AugustJazz in the Chapterhouse GardenFedora Chic Acoustic Quartet promise to take you there with an eclectic mix of gentle and exquisite songs they can find. Chapterhouse bar open from 12 noon – jazz 1 pm onwards.Supported by Knight Frank, Wye Valley Group, Thomas Carroll Group, Treasurers & Son, Scartla and an anonymous donor. Tuesday 9 AugustTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Matthew Bladen, London. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm Friday 12 AugustJazz in the Chapterhouse GardenFB Pocket Orchestra play an atmospheric, vibrant, yet charming collection of songs. Chapterhouse bar open from 12 noon – jazz 1 pm onwards.Supported by Knight Frank, Wye Valley Group, Thomas Carroll Group, Treasurers & Son, Scartla and an anonymous donor.

Tuesday 16 AugustTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Greg Abrahams, Cheltenham. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm Friday 19 AugustJazz in the Chapterhouse GardenDave Price Trio featuring longstanding musicians from a variety of traditions and backgrounds bringing a diversity to their music. Chapterhouse bar open from 12 noon – jazz 1 pm onwards.Supported by Knight Frank, Wye Valley Group, Thomas Carroll Group, Treasurers & Son, Scartla and an anonymous donor. Tuesday 23 AugustTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Timothy Parsons, Winchester Cathedral (and former Hereford Cathedral organ scholar). Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm Friday 26 AugustJazz in the Chapterhouse GardenRemi Harris Trio returns by popular demand. With his unique blend of styles from Gypsy swing to the blues. Named as one of the ‘10 young British jazz musicans you should know’ last year. Chapterhouse bar open from 12 noon – jazz 1 pm onwards.Supported by Knight Frank, Wye Valley Group, Thomas Carroll Group, Treasurers & Son, Scartla and an anonymous donor. Tuesday 30 AugustTuesday lunchtime organ concertGiven by Paul Carr, Birmingham. Projection from the organ loft onto a large screen in the nave. Enjoy lunch at the same time in the Mundi Café. Retiring collection. 1.15-2 pm

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CRAFTING SEWING

KNITTING

♥ GROUP PROJECTS ♥♥ VISITING SPEAKERS

♥ OUTINGS ♥sharing ideas and learning

together through group and personal craft projects

Last Tuesday every month7.30-9.30pm at

WOODCOTE, GLEWSTONE, HR9 6AW

If you’d like to join us, please email [email protected]

or tel. 01989 770348

£3.00 per evening (includes coffee, cake and some materials)ALL ABILITIES WELCOME

informal community crafting group

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Fully equipped for meetings, parties, exhibitions, conferences and events

l Large Community Hall l

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7.30pm 16th July Lancraugh Farm Tickets available from Lesley (01600 890831) Phyll (01989 770671) Joyce (01989770 629)

£12.50 Adults, £6.00 twelve and under, under 6’s free.

Live music - Raffle.In aid of St. Matthews Church

HOLA! Is anyone interested in forming occasional ‘get togethers’ for Spanish

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HOG ROAST

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GoodrichVillage Hall

The 19th Century Hall transformed into a 21st Century venue

• 3 rooms for hire from 10 to 100 people• Ideal venue for community events,

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• Greener Low Carbon Hall with alternative technology

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Complete Heating & Bathrooms

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Bathrooms fitted, leaks repaired.Fully Insured qualified Engineer.30 yrs experience in the trade.

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Waterfed pole system or traditional method. Jetwashing service for patios,

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Looking for Garden & Lawn Machinery Service?

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Huge range of hand tools, nuts and bolts, gloves, safety wear, etc.

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Farr Cottages 4 self-catering holiday cottages

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Reflexology Massage Therapy

Mobile Therapist Enjoy therapeutic treatments

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Lucja Fratczak-Kay APNT BCMA

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——————Private Chapel • 24 hour service

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——————— 16 Old Gloucester Rd, Ross

tel. 01989 562 092

Looking for Garden & Lawn Machinery Service?

We are pleased to consider any jobs, from servicing your ride-on mower to fitting new handles to forks & spades

Huge range of hand tools, nuts and bolts, gloves, safety wear, etc.

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Unit 12, Cropper Row, Alton Rd Ross-on-Wye HR9 5LA

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Farr Cottages 4 self-catering holiday cottages

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Suitable for short breaks 1 or 2-week holidays

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Reflexology Massage Therapy

Mobile Therapist Enjoy therapeutic treatments

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Lucja Fratczak-Kay APNT BCMA

Tel: 01989 770823

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Backcare, Matwork Relaxation for Pregnancy Postnatal with your Baby

Phone me on 01452 760120 or 07711 832042, or visit www.estherf.com

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Dave Churchill Carpenter

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01989 770198 / 07891 558538

Professional Carpet FittersAvailable for new and adaptations

Quality flooring also available at down to earth pricesFor a quote & advice callPaul or Ben StolleryTel: 01989 770431 / 770307Mobile: 07977 520194

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Herefordshire YogaAt Bishopswood Village Hall, Ross on WyeThursdays 5.30 -7.00pm

Yoga is for everyone. Do you remember what it was like to enjoy using your body? That feeling of strength and confidence? This is the gift of Yoga. It’s so much more than just stretching. Renew your nervous system functions, release any retained reflexes and rebuild muscle loss, as well as de-stressing and enjoying yourself. Come try it out for free.With over 18 years teaching experience I offer a technique which is gentle yet powerful, effortless and pain free. Learn to truly relax, breathe and focus your mind. Suitable for all. Specially for those with injuries or mobility problems. An interesting approach for those with experience too.

Drop in class, first class free. Contact Veronika on 01600 890966 or 07799 532826, email [email protected] for more information. www.herefordshireyoga.com www.yogtism.com

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For a clean friendly sweepplease call Jon Winder.Tel. 01600 718669Mobile 07909 876218

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Friendly, trustworthy advicefor small businesses

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Logs delivered in bulk bags or by the trailer load (cut to your requirements)

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Kindling wood also available

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SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR

of all types of CHAINSAWS & GARDEN MACHINERY

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Oldfield Forge Ltd is a family run blacksmith company set in the very heart of rural Herefordshire. Here we combine traditional techniques with modern technology to create a lasting quality. Our attention to detail and dedication to excellence ensure that we produce the finest quality ironwork for all styles home and gardens. Oldfield Forge Ltd can design and make almost anything and will providing professional advice. We approach every project as an opportunity to create something unique to the individual client’s requirements. Oldfield Forge Ltd is a specialist traditional blacksmithing company who offer best in design and detail, keeping alive a long heritage of unrivalled English craftsmanship. A visit to our showroom is a worthy visit or down load our catalogue to see our beautiful handmade ironwork.

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VerrucasCracked heels

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Nail trimming and filingFungal foot and nail infections

Reduction of thickened or ‘bulky’ nailsRemoval of corns, calluses and hard skin

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Are you paying too much for your insurance?

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Richard JacksonP L U M B I N G & H E A T I N G

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• Excellent road links

Ring for our brochure: 01600 890655/6or see www.whitchurchhouse.co.uk

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MonmouthMemorials

Nigel CaveMonumental Masons

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Free local

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ROSS VINCENTyour local painter & decoratorOver 20 years experience. Offers a very high standard of workmanship. Works with no fuss or mess. Makes walls, doors and windows look like new. Prompt and conscientious.Testimonials available from numerous satisfied clients.To arrange a quote call01981 240 72607956 518 995

At Shires Chiropractic Clinic we are passionate about

Chiropractic Care.

Our Mission is to enhance the health and wellbeing of our individual patients and the

community. If you are looking for help with any nerve, muscle or

joint issue for yourself or a family member get in touch.

Shires Chiropractic Clinic, Unit 10Martians Grove Business Park

Whitchurch, Ross-on-WyeHerefordshire, HR9 6BJ

01600 890 282 07726 297 813www.shireschiropracticclinic.co.uk

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Kitchens & bathrooms

ALL ASPECTS OF HOME MAINTENANCE

Call for free estimate and advice01989 770420 mob. 07901 960380

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3rd July Trinity 6 Green 2 Kings 5.1–14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6. [1–6] 7–16 Luke 10.1–11, 16–20

10th July Trinity 7 Green Amos 7.7–end Psalm 82 Colossians 1.1–14 Luke 10.25–37

17th July Trinity 8 Green Amos 8.1–12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1.15–28 Luke 10.38–end

24th July Trinity 9 Green or James the Apostle Red Hosea 1, 2-10 Acts 11.27-12.2 Psalm 85. 1-7 Psalm 126 Colossians 2.6-15 Matthew 20.20-28 Luke 11.1-13 31st July Trinity 10 Green Hosea 11.1–11 Psalm 107.1–9, 43 [or 107.1–9] Colossians 3.1–11 Luke 12.13–21

READINGS for JULY DAILY PRAYERS for JULY

1 For Goodrich School’s worship service at St Giles, celebrating poetry and music2 For Hugo Richardson & Julia Bradshaw, getting married at Llangarron3 For Bobby Joseph Powell, being baptized at Llangarron4 For Llangrove Leapfrogs Stay and Play5 For our neighbours in the St Weonards and Wormelow Hundred Benefices6 For vision for our Government and all political leaders following the EU referendum7 For our Diocesan Synod, discussing a vision for the diocese and a budget for 20178 For our Parish Councils and Parochial Church Councils and all in positions of local leadership9 For all artists showing work in the Forest and Valley Open Studios, with thanks for their inspiration10 For Jackson George Meredith, being baptized at Llangrove, and all involved in the baptism at Ganarew11 For Llangrove Academy’s church week, that the children may be inspired by what they learn12 For all who provide spiritual guidance to others13 For safe travel and an enjoyable day out for all on the annual shopping trip to Cardiff14 For all who lead worship and who plan alternative services for different situations15 On St Swithin’s Day, for all growers of apples and other fruit16 For Anders Nilsson & Hana Lewis, being blessed at Llanrothal after a civil marriage at Dewsall Court17 For the Galloping Gourmet event in Bishopswood18 For the Goodrich Ladies’ Guild and its work for the community19 For the Goodrich Afternoon Club and its work for the community20 For the Whitchurch Good Neighbour coffee morning21 For the Women’s Institute in Llangrove22 For Wye Reaches Mission 2016 and its outreach to the wider community23 For Christopher Harris & Samantha Haggett, getting married at Llangrove24 For Cafe Church in the Aisle at Whitchurch25 For the Aisle Community lunch at Whitchurch26 For Homespun, the community crafting group27 For the Hillcrest House Group; and Messy Church at the Wyesham Christian Fellowship28 For the residents and staff of Ganarew House care home29 For all families, especially those coping with economic hardship, illness or disability30 Remembering William Wilberforce, social reformer, for strength to bring God’s compassion to all in need31 For Lola Sienna Matthews, being baptized at Dixton; and Warren Knight & Zoe Pimblett, getting married

at Bishopswood

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7th August Trinity 11 Green Isaiah 1.1, 10–20 Psalm 50.1–8, 23–end [or 50.1–7] Hebrews 11.1–3, 8–16 Luke 12.32–40

14th August Trinity 12 Green Isaiah 5.1–7 Psalm 80.1–2, 9–end [or 80.9–end] Hebrews 11.29 —12.2 Luke 12.49–56

21st August Trinity 13 Green Jeremiah 1.4–10 Psalm 71.1–6 Hebrews 12.18–end Luke 13.10–17

28th August Trinity 14 Green Jeremiah 2.4–13 Psalm 81.1, 10–16 [or 81.1–11] Hebrews 13.1–8, 15–16 Luke 14.1, 7–14

4th September Trinity 15 Green Jeremiah 18.1–1I Psalm 139.1–5, 12–18 [or 139.1–7] Philemon 1–21 Luke 14.25–33

READINGS for AUGUST DAILY PRAYERS for AUGUST

1 For all going on holiday at this time of the year, that they may find refreshment2 For those unable to go on holiday, for whatever reason, that they too may find time to rest3 For the Forestry Commission and all who plant and care for our woodlands4 For all priests and deacons as they exercise their pastoral responsibilities5 For Liam Fogarty & Katie Thomas, getting married at Dixton6 On the festival of the Transfiguration, that we might have eyes to see Christ as he really is7 For organists and choirs and all who help to lead our worship with music8 For all involved in communication, in the national media and in social media9 Remembering Mary Sumner, for local branches of the Mothers’ Union and all that they do10 For the Hillcrest House Group11 For the residents and staff of Hazelhurst Nursing Home12 On International Youth Day, for all young people who make positive contributions to their communities13 For Philip Davies & Melissa Ives, getting married at Whitchurch14 For the Wye Reaches Benefice Get-Together & Barbecue, Bishopswood15 On the festival of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for grace that we might share her glory16 For Revd Ben & Lisa Bentham, hoping to move into the Llangrove Vicarage in mid-August17 For the Whitchurch Good Neighbour coffee morning18 Remembering Archbishop Roger Vaughan, for our neighbours in the Roman Catholic Church19 On World Humanitarian Day, for those who face danger and adversity to help others in need20 Remembering Bernard of Clairvaux, for all who guide others in the way of prayer21 For William Rees Sherrington and Eliza Warren, being baptized at Goodrich and Llangrove22 Remembering John Kemble, for forgiveness for all acts of brutality, especially those committed in the

name of religion23 For Hereford Cathedral: those who serve and worship there; and all who visit24 On the festival of Bartholomew the Apostle, for grace to follow his example in preaching God’s word25 For our bishops Richard and Alistair and a blessing on their ministries26 For the National Gardens Scheme and all who open and visit gardens to support charities27 For Mark Castree & Leanne Davies, getting married at Whitchurch28 That the Flower Festival at Dixton may give time and space for reflection and renewal29 That we may all enjoy the Bank Holiday30 Remembering John Bunyan, for all who strive to seek and stand up for truth31 For retreat houses and all other places where we may be reinvigorated by the Holy Spirit

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3 July Bishopswood 11.00 Sunday Praise in the Village Hall Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion BCP Whitchurch 11.00 Holy Communion Wyesham 3.00pm Evensong Goodrich 11.00 Sung Matins Llangarron 11.00 Holy Baptism Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion Marstow 10.00 Sunday Praise Welsh Newton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP

10 July Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion BCP Ganarew 11.00 Baptism Goodrich 11.00 Holy Communion Llangarron 11.00 Holy Communion Llangrove 9.30 Family Service & Baptism

17 July Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion BCP Ganarew 11.00 Songs of Praise Whitchurch 11.00 Holy Communion Wyesham 10.30 Sunday Praise Goodrich 11.00 Holy Communion Llangarron 11.00 Morning Prayer Llangrove 4.30pm Evensong Marstow 9.30 Holy Communion Welsh Newton 3.00pm Evensong

24 July Bishopswood 11.00 Holy Communion Dixton 11.00 Matins Whitchurch 11.00 Lay led Service Wyesham 9.15 Holy Communion Goodrich 8.30 Holy Communion BCP Llangarron 11.00 Holy Communion Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion

31 July Dixton 11.00 Benefice Songs of Praise Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion Llangrove 11.00 Benefice Holy Communion

7 August Bishopswood 11.00 Sunday Praise in the Village Hall Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion BCP Whitchurch 11.00 Holy Communion Wyesham 9.15 ??? Goodrich 11.00 Sung Matins Llangarron 11.00 Matins Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion BCP Marstow 10.00 Sunday Praise Welsh Newton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP

CHURCH SERVICES - JULYDiocese of Hereford

I’m struck by how often things are said in churches which have some truth in them, but can be negatively misleading if taken as the whole truth.

• So, “It’s not all about bums on seats.” Of course it’s not: there is a lot more that makes a healthy church than the numbers of people attending. But that doesn’t give us an excuse not to be concerned about numbers at all.

• “There’s more to mission than evangelism.” Yes, there is: mission is the whole of what God sends his church out to do; evangelism is proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, with the intention of obtaining a response. Without evangelism, there wouldn’t be any Christians to engage in mission. So, yes, there’s more to mission than evangelism - but there’s not less than evangelism!

• “Without love we are nothing. “ Yes, that’s true too, but it’s not the same as “All you need is love”, as the Beatles sang. Yes, St Paul wrote that without love we are nothing. He also said that of faith, hope and love, the greatest is love. Love is at the heart of everything the Christian stands for, but that’s not the same as saying it’s all we need.

• “There’s no quick fix.” There is a lot of truth in that.” Similarly, “ To every difficult problem, there’s an easy solution – the wrong one.” But to say that there’s no quick fix is not to say that there is no fix at all, that there’s nothing that can be done when we are faced with seemingly impossible challenges.

• “Preach the gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” This is one of the most mis-quoted and mis-used sayings of all time. Often attributed to St Francis, there is no evidence that he actually said it. He did say, “All should preach by their deeds,” meaning that preachers’ deeds should match their words. But it is absurd to infer from that that St Francis thought that telling the gospel in words did not matter.

One of St Francis’ biographers wrote that “he preached to any that gathered to hear the strange but fiery little preacher form Assisi. His words were neither hollow nor ridiculous, but filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, penetrating the marrow of the heart, so that listeners were turned to great amazement.”

All those sayings have some truth in them: none of them gives an excuse to avoid taking seriously God’s call to us.

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7 August Bishopswood 11.00 Sunday Praise in the Village Hall Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion BCP Whitchurch 11.00 Holy Communion Wyesham 9.15 Northumbrian Holy Communion Goodrich 11.00 Sung Matins Llangarron 11.00 Matins Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion Marstow 10.00 Sunday Praise Welsh Newton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP

14 August Bishopswood 1.00pm Holy Communion & Barbecue Dixton 11.00 Ante Communion to be completed at BBQ Ganarew TBC Ante Communion to be completed at BBQ Whitchurch 11.00 Ante Communion to be completed at BBQ Wyesham 9.15 Ante Communion to be completed at BBQ Goodrich 11.00 Holy Communion Llangarron 11.00 Holy Communion Llangrove 9.30 Family Service

21 August Bishopswood 3.00pm Service at Hazelhurst Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion BCP Ganarew 11.00 Matins Whitchurch 11.00 Holy Communion Wyesham 10.30 Sunday Praise Goodrich 11.00 Holy Communion Llangarron 11.00 Morning Prayer Llangrove 4.30pm Evensong & Baptism Marstow 9.30 Holy Communion Welsh Newton 3.00pm Evensong

28 August Bishopswood 3.00pm Songs of Praise Dixton 11.00 Matins & Baptism Whitchurch 11.00 Lay led Service Wyesham 9.15 Holy Communion Goodrich 8.30 Holy Communion BCP Llangarron 11.00 Holy Communion Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion

4 September Bishopswood 11.00 Sunday Praise in the Village Hall Dixton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion BCP Whitchurch 11.00 Holy Communion Wyesham 9.15 Sunday Praise Goodrich 11.00 Sung Matins Llangarron 11.00 Matins Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion Marstow 10.00 Sunday Praise Welsh Newton 8.30 Holy Communion (said) BCP

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