April 2021
The Parish Magazine
The Parish Church of
All Saints
Rotherfield Peppard
2
Contacting the clergy or churchwardens
Rector
The Revd James Stickings
Please do not contact at present thankyou
Associate Priests
The Revd Shelia Walker Telephone 0118 972 4861
Email swalk2btinternetcom
Churchwardens
Kathie Anderson Telephone 0118 972 2694
Email keapeppardgmailcom
Valentine de Haan Telephone 0118 972 3806
Email valetinedehaanoutlookcom
Organist and Director of Music
David Butler Telephone 0118 972 4065
Email dbutler380gmailcom
Junior Choir Mistress
Rebecca Bell Telephone 0118 972 2967
Email Kenyonbellbtinternetcom
Flower arranging
Ann Butler-Smith Telephone 0118 972 1871
All Saints Church website httpswwwachurchnearyoucomchurch5977
(Please do not use the website called allsaintspeppardorguk even though
it appears under Google search This is not the church website and we are
taking steps to having it removed)
3
The Parish Magazine
In this monthrsquos magazine
Contact page 2
Contents page 3
letter from Bishop Steven 4
Guest editors page 5
Parish Register 6
Tales of Northern Saints 79
History of the PCC 1011
Helping Hand 12
Valariersquos corner 13
Word search 1415
Easter Prayers 17
Advertisement 1819
Easter service rota rear cover
4
BISHOP STEVENrsquoS LETTER ( EDITEDhellip ) FOR MAGAZINES This comes with love and prayers as we navigate the next stage of the pandemic togetherhellip We are still waiting for more detailed guidance from the Church of England for churches The national Church is waiting for further detail from the government and is pressing for this Every local church will now be thinking through plans for worship over the coming weeks As you move forward we want to affirm again the importance of local collaborative decision making Every situation is different Listen carefully to national and local health guidance on when it will be wise to begin and extend in-person worship The government is working to the helpful principle of moving forward steadily but carefully at this stage of the pandemic We believe this is helpful guidance for churches as well as for wider society Circumstances may change but we would hope that every benefice will now be planning to begin public worship in something like the normal patterns by Step 3 of the road map At present this will begin not earlier than 17 May just before the Feast of Pentecost Social distancing and other COVID precautions will continue to be necessary But we hope that together there can be a sense of every church building being open again after the lockdown as we remember celebrate and pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our life and mission Navigating through Lent Holy Week and Easter will be more complex We anticipate and will actively support a varied approach in different places There will be a great deal of pain for congregations who are again unable to meet together normally to celebrate Easter We will need to continue to be patient and gentle with one another through this time +Steven also draws our attention to Psalm 23 as we look ahead to the next few months to the need to lsquoshepherdrsquo both ourselves and one another as we look to bring healing restoration and encouragement without taking on too much at once His podcasts on Isaiah 40-55 are now available in a short book Comfortable Words a call to restoration (see the diocesan website for details)
5
Guest editors page
I hope you are all well and looking foreword to friendlier times when you can meet each other Progress has been made and hopefully there shall be a hard copy of the magazine being printed from May onwards Those who wish for a copy or are happy still to use the church near you site please let me know on valentinedehaanoutlookcom
We also hope to be open for private prayers on Easter day so things are progressing in the right direction We have received advice from the diocese in the form of Bishop Stevenrsquos letter on the proceeding page We still have to be cautious in our approach to opening up and flexible in the changes which face us On a happier note all flowers for mothers day were taken and several people emailed their thanks
This months magazine yet again owes thank you to Keith Atkinson for his contribution including the missing Rector and tales from Northern folk Also included was a picture of vicars in the uniform of the day which I am not sure if James or Shelia would wear it today Did you know that PCCs started a hundred years ago and there is an article from
The Parish Pump by the reverend Peter Crumpler There is a small article on helping hands followed with Valarie Phelps corner There is a word search puzzle to be completed On the rear page there is a service rota There are also two easter prayers
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you wish to contribute please contact me on the above email
SPRING (Acrostic Poem)
Spring has arrived with armfuls of blossom
Petals of every colour and hue
Rain and sun caressing the earth
Inspiring spring bulbs to come into view
Now is the time of new beginnings
Giving us pleasure all season through
By Megan Carter
6
Parish Registers 21 February to 20 March 2021 No entries A missing Rector of Rotherfield Peppard ldquoYou have a section on your website for previous Rectors You are missing my 10th Great Grandfather Richard Tynney 1587-1625rdquo That was the gist of an email which has alerted us to Richard Tynney BA ldquoof Rotherfield Peppard in the County of Oxon clerkerdquo as is stated in his Will The entry for Rotherfield Peppard in the Victoria County History confirms his period at Peppard (1587 ndash 1625) and mentions that ldquosome parishioners evidently took advantage of absentee rectors to avoid paying tithes prompting Richard Tynney to seek remedy in the courtsrdquo The ldquoabsentee rectorsrdquo may have held livings in plurality The List of Rectors on the church website was compiled from the List which hangs in the chancel That original List was the gift of the Revd Wilfred Lewis in 1947 to whom we are greatly indebted The details seem to have been researched by him during World War II That must have been very difficult especially for records of Lincoln Diocese in which Peppard lay prior to 1542 Keith Atkinson The Rising of the North and an organist at Durham In his regular Saturday column in the Daily Telegraph on 13 March Christopher Howse wrote about the impact of the Rising of the North of 1569 The Rising was led by and credited to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland but the activists were far removed from the earls and ldquothe desire to restore Catholicism was the most important single motive for the rebelsrdquo The big event of the Rising was High Mass in a packed Durham Cathedral on 4 December at which John Brimley master of the choristers played the organ He was organist from 1541 to 1576 through Henry VIIIrsquos final years Edward VI Mary and Elizabeth He is buried in the Galilee Chapel at Durham not far from the Venerable Bede and a splendid epitaph on his grave reads
John Brimleis body here doth li Who praysed God with hand and voice By musickes heavenlie harmonie Dull myndes he maid in God rejoice His soul into the heavens is lyft To prayse him stil that gave the Gyft
Keith Atkinson
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
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Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
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PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
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boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
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Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
2
Contacting the clergy or churchwardens
Rector
The Revd James Stickings
Please do not contact at present thankyou
Associate Priests
The Revd Shelia Walker Telephone 0118 972 4861
Email swalk2btinternetcom
Churchwardens
Kathie Anderson Telephone 0118 972 2694
Email keapeppardgmailcom
Valentine de Haan Telephone 0118 972 3806
Email valetinedehaanoutlookcom
Organist and Director of Music
David Butler Telephone 0118 972 4065
Email dbutler380gmailcom
Junior Choir Mistress
Rebecca Bell Telephone 0118 972 2967
Email Kenyonbellbtinternetcom
Flower arranging
Ann Butler-Smith Telephone 0118 972 1871
All Saints Church website httpswwwachurchnearyoucomchurch5977
(Please do not use the website called allsaintspeppardorguk even though
it appears under Google search This is not the church website and we are
taking steps to having it removed)
3
The Parish Magazine
In this monthrsquos magazine
Contact page 2
Contents page 3
letter from Bishop Steven 4
Guest editors page 5
Parish Register 6
Tales of Northern Saints 79
History of the PCC 1011
Helping Hand 12
Valariersquos corner 13
Word search 1415
Easter Prayers 17
Advertisement 1819
Easter service rota rear cover
4
BISHOP STEVENrsquoS LETTER ( EDITEDhellip ) FOR MAGAZINES This comes with love and prayers as we navigate the next stage of the pandemic togetherhellip We are still waiting for more detailed guidance from the Church of England for churches The national Church is waiting for further detail from the government and is pressing for this Every local church will now be thinking through plans for worship over the coming weeks As you move forward we want to affirm again the importance of local collaborative decision making Every situation is different Listen carefully to national and local health guidance on when it will be wise to begin and extend in-person worship The government is working to the helpful principle of moving forward steadily but carefully at this stage of the pandemic We believe this is helpful guidance for churches as well as for wider society Circumstances may change but we would hope that every benefice will now be planning to begin public worship in something like the normal patterns by Step 3 of the road map At present this will begin not earlier than 17 May just before the Feast of Pentecost Social distancing and other COVID precautions will continue to be necessary But we hope that together there can be a sense of every church building being open again after the lockdown as we remember celebrate and pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our life and mission Navigating through Lent Holy Week and Easter will be more complex We anticipate and will actively support a varied approach in different places There will be a great deal of pain for congregations who are again unable to meet together normally to celebrate Easter We will need to continue to be patient and gentle with one another through this time +Steven also draws our attention to Psalm 23 as we look ahead to the next few months to the need to lsquoshepherdrsquo both ourselves and one another as we look to bring healing restoration and encouragement without taking on too much at once His podcasts on Isaiah 40-55 are now available in a short book Comfortable Words a call to restoration (see the diocesan website for details)
5
Guest editors page
I hope you are all well and looking foreword to friendlier times when you can meet each other Progress has been made and hopefully there shall be a hard copy of the magazine being printed from May onwards Those who wish for a copy or are happy still to use the church near you site please let me know on valentinedehaanoutlookcom
We also hope to be open for private prayers on Easter day so things are progressing in the right direction We have received advice from the diocese in the form of Bishop Stevenrsquos letter on the proceeding page We still have to be cautious in our approach to opening up and flexible in the changes which face us On a happier note all flowers for mothers day were taken and several people emailed their thanks
This months magazine yet again owes thank you to Keith Atkinson for his contribution including the missing Rector and tales from Northern folk Also included was a picture of vicars in the uniform of the day which I am not sure if James or Shelia would wear it today Did you know that PCCs started a hundred years ago and there is an article from
The Parish Pump by the reverend Peter Crumpler There is a small article on helping hands followed with Valarie Phelps corner There is a word search puzzle to be completed On the rear page there is a service rota There are also two easter prayers
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you wish to contribute please contact me on the above email
SPRING (Acrostic Poem)
Spring has arrived with armfuls of blossom
Petals of every colour and hue
Rain and sun caressing the earth
Inspiring spring bulbs to come into view
Now is the time of new beginnings
Giving us pleasure all season through
By Megan Carter
6
Parish Registers 21 February to 20 March 2021 No entries A missing Rector of Rotherfield Peppard ldquoYou have a section on your website for previous Rectors You are missing my 10th Great Grandfather Richard Tynney 1587-1625rdquo That was the gist of an email which has alerted us to Richard Tynney BA ldquoof Rotherfield Peppard in the County of Oxon clerkerdquo as is stated in his Will The entry for Rotherfield Peppard in the Victoria County History confirms his period at Peppard (1587 ndash 1625) and mentions that ldquosome parishioners evidently took advantage of absentee rectors to avoid paying tithes prompting Richard Tynney to seek remedy in the courtsrdquo The ldquoabsentee rectorsrdquo may have held livings in plurality The List of Rectors on the church website was compiled from the List which hangs in the chancel That original List was the gift of the Revd Wilfred Lewis in 1947 to whom we are greatly indebted The details seem to have been researched by him during World War II That must have been very difficult especially for records of Lincoln Diocese in which Peppard lay prior to 1542 Keith Atkinson The Rising of the North and an organist at Durham In his regular Saturday column in the Daily Telegraph on 13 March Christopher Howse wrote about the impact of the Rising of the North of 1569 The Rising was led by and credited to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland but the activists were far removed from the earls and ldquothe desire to restore Catholicism was the most important single motive for the rebelsrdquo The big event of the Rising was High Mass in a packed Durham Cathedral on 4 December at which John Brimley master of the choristers played the organ He was organist from 1541 to 1576 through Henry VIIIrsquos final years Edward VI Mary and Elizabeth He is buried in the Galilee Chapel at Durham not far from the Venerable Bede and a splendid epitaph on his grave reads
John Brimleis body here doth li Who praysed God with hand and voice By musickes heavenlie harmonie Dull myndes he maid in God rejoice His soul into the heavens is lyft To prayse him stil that gave the Gyft
Keith Atkinson
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
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20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
3
The Parish Magazine
In this monthrsquos magazine
Contact page 2
Contents page 3
letter from Bishop Steven 4
Guest editors page 5
Parish Register 6
Tales of Northern Saints 79
History of the PCC 1011
Helping Hand 12
Valariersquos corner 13
Word search 1415
Easter Prayers 17
Advertisement 1819
Easter service rota rear cover
4
BISHOP STEVENrsquoS LETTER ( EDITEDhellip ) FOR MAGAZINES This comes with love and prayers as we navigate the next stage of the pandemic togetherhellip We are still waiting for more detailed guidance from the Church of England for churches The national Church is waiting for further detail from the government and is pressing for this Every local church will now be thinking through plans for worship over the coming weeks As you move forward we want to affirm again the importance of local collaborative decision making Every situation is different Listen carefully to national and local health guidance on when it will be wise to begin and extend in-person worship The government is working to the helpful principle of moving forward steadily but carefully at this stage of the pandemic We believe this is helpful guidance for churches as well as for wider society Circumstances may change but we would hope that every benefice will now be planning to begin public worship in something like the normal patterns by Step 3 of the road map At present this will begin not earlier than 17 May just before the Feast of Pentecost Social distancing and other COVID precautions will continue to be necessary But we hope that together there can be a sense of every church building being open again after the lockdown as we remember celebrate and pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our life and mission Navigating through Lent Holy Week and Easter will be more complex We anticipate and will actively support a varied approach in different places There will be a great deal of pain for congregations who are again unable to meet together normally to celebrate Easter We will need to continue to be patient and gentle with one another through this time +Steven also draws our attention to Psalm 23 as we look ahead to the next few months to the need to lsquoshepherdrsquo both ourselves and one another as we look to bring healing restoration and encouragement without taking on too much at once His podcasts on Isaiah 40-55 are now available in a short book Comfortable Words a call to restoration (see the diocesan website for details)
5
Guest editors page
I hope you are all well and looking foreword to friendlier times when you can meet each other Progress has been made and hopefully there shall be a hard copy of the magazine being printed from May onwards Those who wish for a copy or are happy still to use the church near you site please let me know on valentinedehaanoutlookcom
We also hope to be open for private prayers on Easter day so things are progressing in the right direction We have received advice from the diocese in the form of Bishop Stevenrsquos letter on the proceeding page We still have to be cautious in our approach to opening up and flexible in the changes which face us On a happier note all flowers for mothers day were taken and several people emailed their thanks
This months magazine yet again owes thank you to Keith Atkinson for his contribution including the missing Rector and tales from Northern folk Also included was a picture of vicars in the uniform of the day which I am not sure if James or Shelia would wear it today Did you know that PCCs started a hundred years ago and there is an article from
The Parish Pump by the reverend Peter Crumpler There is a small article on helping hands followed with Valarie Phelps corner There is a word search puzzle to be completed On the rear page there is a service rota There are also two easter prayers
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you wish to contribute please contact me on the above email
SPRING (Acrostic Poem)
Spring has arrived with armfuls of blossom
Petals of every colour and hue
Rain and sun caressing the earth
Inspiring spring bulbs to come into view
Now is the time of new beginnings
Giving us pleasure all season through
By Megan Carter
6
Parish Registers 21 February to 20 March 2021 No entries A missing Rector of Rotherfield Peppard ldquoYou have a section on your website for previous Rectors You are missing my 10th Great Grandfather Richard Tynney 1587-1625rdquo That was the gist of an email which has alerted us to Richard Tynney BA ldquoof Rotherfield Peppard in the County of Oxon clerkerdquo as is stated in his Will The entry for Rotherfield Peppard in the Victoria County History confirms his period at Peppard (1587 ndash 1625) and mentions that ldquosome parishioners evidently took advantage of absentee rectors to avoid paying tithes prompting Richard Tynney to seek remedy in the courtsrdquo The ldquoabsentee rectorsrdquo may have held livings in plurality The List of Rectors on the church website was compiled from the List which hangs in the chancel That original List was the gift of the Revd Wilfred Lewis in 1947 to whom we are greatly indebted The details seem to have been researched by him during World War II That must have been very difficult especially for records of Lincoln Diocese in which Peppard lay prior to 1542 Keith Atkinson The Rising of the North and an organist at Durham In his regular Saturday column in the Daily Telegraph on 13 March Christopher Howse wrote about the impact of the Rising of the North of 1569 The Rising was led by and credited to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland but the activists were far removed from the earls and ldquothe desire to restore Catholicism was the most important single motive for the rebelsrdquo The big event of the Rising was High Mass in a packed Durham Cathedral on 4 December at which John Brimley master of the choristers played the organ He was organist from 1541 to 1576 through Henry VIIIrsquos final years Edward VI Mary and Elizabeth He is buried in the Galilee Chapel at Durham not far from the Venerable Bede and a splendid epitaph on his grave reads
John Brimleis body here doth li Who praysed God with hand and voice By musickes heavenlie harmonie Dull myndes he maid in God rejoice His soul into the heavens is lyft To prayse him stil that gave the Gyft
Keith Atkinson
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
4
BISHOP STEVENrsquoS LETTER ( EDITEDhellip ) FOR MAGAZINES This comes with love and prayers as we navigate the next stage of the pandemic togetherhellip We are still waiting for more detailed guidance from the Church of England for churches The national Church is waiting for further detail from the government and is pressing for this Every local church will now be thinking through plans for worship over the coming weeks As you move forward we want to affirm again the importance of local collaborative decision making Every situation is different Listen carefully to national and local health guidance on when it will be wise to begin and extend in-person worship The government is working to the helpful principle of moving forward steadily but carefully at this stage of the pandemic We believe this is helpful guidance for churches as well as for wider society Circumstances may change but we would hope that every benefice will now be planning to begin public worship in something like the normal patterns by Step 3 of the road map At present this will begin not earlier than 17 May just before the Feast of Pentecost Social distancing and other COVID precautions will continue to be necessary But we hope that together there can be a sense of every church building being open again after the lockdown as we remember celebrate and pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our life and mission Navigating through Lent Holy Week and Easter will be more complex We anticipate and will actively support a varied approach in different places There will be a great deal of pain for congregations who are again unable to meet together normally to celebrate Easter We will need to continue to be patient and gentle with one another through this time +Steven also draws our attention to Psalm 23 as we look ahead to the next few months to the need to lsquoshepherdrsquo both ourselves and one another as we look to bring healing restoration and encouragement without taking on too much at once His podcasts on Isaiah 40-55 are now available in a short book Comfortable Words a call to restoration (see the diocesan website for details)
5
Guest editors page
I hope you are all well and looking foreword to friendlier times when you can meet each other Progress has been made and hopefully there shall be a hard copy of the magazine being printed from May onwards Those who wish for a copy or are happy still to use the church near you site please let me know on valentinedehaanoutlookcom
We also hope to be open for private prayers on Easter day so things are progressing in the right direction We have received advice from the diocese in the form of Bishop Stevenrsquos letter on the proceeding page We still have to be cautious in our approach to opening up and flexible in the changes which face us On a happier note all flowers for mothers day were taken and several people emailed their thanks
This months magazine yet again owes thank you to Keith Atkinson for his contribution including the missing Rector and tales from Northern folk Also included was a picture of vicars in the uniform of the day which I am not sure if James or Shelia would wear it today Did you know that PCCs started a hundred years ago and there is an article from
The Parish Pump by the reverend Peter Crumpler There is a small article on helping hands followed with Valarie Phelps corner There is a word search puzzle to be completed On the rear page there is a service rota There are also two easter prayers
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you wish to contribute please contact me on the above email
SPRING (Acrostic Poem)
Spring has arrived with armfuls of blossom
Petals of every colour and hue
Rain and sun caressing the earth
Inspiring spring bulbs to come into view
Now is the time of new beginnings
Giving us pleasure all season through
By Megan Carter
6
Parish Registers 21 February to 20 March 2021 No entries A missing Rector of Rotherfield Peppard ldquoYou have a section on your website for previous Rectors You are missing my 10th Great Grandfather Richard Tynney 1587-1625rdquo That was the gist of an email which has alerted us to Richard Tynney BA ldquoof Rotherfield Peppard in the County of Oxon clerkerdquo as is stated in his Will The entry for Rotherfield Peppard in the Victoria County History confirms his period at Peppard (1587 ndash 1625) and mentions that ldquosome parishioners evidently took advantage of absentee rectors to avoid paying tithes prompting Richard Tynney to seek remedy in the courtsrdquo The ldquoabsentee rectorsrdquo may have held livings in plurality The List of Rectors on the church website was compiled from the List which hangs in the chancel That original List was the gift of the Revd Wilfred Lewis in 1947 to whom we are greatly indebted The details seem to have been researched by him during World War II That must have been very difficult especially for records of Lincoln Diocese in which Peppard lay prior to 1542 Keith Atkinson The Rising of the North and an organist at Durham In his regular Saturday column in the Daily Telegraph on 13 March Christopher Howse wrote about the impact of the Rising of the North of 1569 The Rising was led by and credited to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland but the activists were far removed from the earls and ldquothe desire to restore Catholicism was the most important single motive for the rebelsrdquo The big event of the Rising was High Mass in a packed Durham Cathedral on 4 December at which John Brimley master of the choristers played the organ He was organist from 1541 to 1576 through Henry VIIIrsquos final years Edward VI Mary and Elizabeth He is buried in the Galilee Chapel at Durham not far from the Venerable Bede and a splendid epitaph on his grave reads
John Brimleis body here doth li Who praysed God with hand and voice By musickes heavenlie harmonie Dull myndes he maid in God rejoice His soul into the heavens is lyft To prayse him stil that gave the Gyft
Keith Atkinson
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
5
Guest editors page
I hope you are all well and looking foreword to friendlier times when you can meet each other Progress has been made and hopefully there shall be a hard copy of the magazine being printed from May onwards Those who wish for a copy or are happy still to use the church near you site please let me know on valentinedehaanoutlookcom
We also hope to be open for private prayers on Easter day so things are progressing in the right direction We have received advice from the diocese in the form of Bishop Stevenrsquos letter on the proceeding page We still have to be cautious in our approach to opening up and flexible in the changes which face us On a happier note all flowers for mothers day were taken and several people emailed their thanks
This months magazine yet again owes thank you to Keith Atkinson for his contribution including the missing Rector and tales from Northern folk Also included was a picture of vicars in the uniform of the day which I am not sure if James or Shelia would wear it today Did you know that PCCs started a hundred years ago and there is an article from
The Parish Pump by the reverend Peter Crumpler There is a small article on helping hands followed with Valarie Phelps corner There is a word search puzzle to be completed On the rear page there is a service rota There are also two easter prayers
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you wish to contribute please contact me on the above email
SPRING (Acrostic Poem)
Spring has arrived with armfuls of blossom
Petals of every colour and hue
Rain and sun caressing the earth
Inspiring spring bulbs to come into view
Now is the time of new beginnings
Giving us pleasure all season through
By Megan Carter
6
Parish Registers 21 February to 20 March 2021 No entries A missing Rector of Rotherfield Peppard ldquoYou have a section on your website for previous Rectors You are missing my 10th Great Grandfather Richard Tynney 1587-1625rdquo That was the gist of an email which has alerted us to Richard Tynney BA ldquoof Rotherfield Peppard in the County of Oxon clerkerdquo as is stated in his Will The entry for Rotherfield Peppard in the Victoria County History confirms his period at Peppard (1587 ndash 1625) and mentions that ldquosome parishioners evidently took advantage of absentee rectors to avoid paying tithes prompting Richard Tynney to seek remedy in the courtsrdquo The ldquoabsentee rectorsrdquo may have held livings in plurality The List of Rectors on the church website was compiled from the List which hangs in the chancel That original List was the gift of the Revd Wilfred Lewis in 1947 to whom we are greatly indebted The details seem to have been researched by him during World War II That must have been very difficult especially for records of Lincoln Diocese in which Peppard lay prior to 1542 Keith Atkinson The Rising of the North and an organist at Durham In his regular Saturday column in the Daily Telegraph on 13 March Christopher Howse wrote about the impact of the Rising of the North of 1569 The Rising was led by and credited to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland but the activists were far removed from the earls and ldquothe desire to restore Catholicism was the most important single motive for the rebelsrdquo The big event of the Rising was High Mass in a packed Durham Cathedral on 4 December at which John Brimley master of the choristers played the organ He was organist from 1541 to 1576 through Henry VIIIrsquos final years Edward VI Mary and Elizabeth He is buried in the Galilee Chapel at Durham not far from the Venerable Bede and a splendid epitaph on his grave reads
John Brimleis body here doth li Who praysed God with hand and voice By musickes heavenlie harmonie Dull myndes he maid in God rejoice His soul into the heavens is lyft To prayse him stil that gave the Gyft
Keith Atkinson
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
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Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
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Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
6
Parish Registers 21 February to 20 March 2021 No entries A missing Rector of Rotherfield Peppard ldquoYou have a section on your website for previous Rectors You are missing my 10th Great Grandfather Richard Tynney 1587-1625rdquo That was the gist of an email which has alerted us to Richard Tynney BA ldquoof Rotherfield Peppard in the County of Oxon clerkerdquo as is stated in his Will The entry for Rotherfield Peppard in the Victoria County History confirms his period at Peppard (1587 ndash 1625) and mentions that ldquosome parishioners evidently took advantage of absentee rectors to avoid paying tithes prompting Richard Tynney to seek remedy in the courtsrdquo The ldquoabsentee rectorsrdquo may have held livings in plurality The List of Rectors on the church website was compiled from the List which hangs in the chancel That original List was the gift of the Revd Wilfred Lewis in 1947 to whom we are greatly indebted The details seem to have been researched by him during World War II That must have been very difficult especially for records of Lincoln Diocese in which Peppard lay prior to 1542 Keith Atkinson The Rising of the North and an organist at Durham In his regular Saturday column in the Daily Telegraph on 13 March Christopher Howse wrote about the impact of the Rising of the North of 1569 The Rising was led by and credited to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland but the activists were far removed from the earls and ldquothe desire to restore Catholicism was the most important single motive for the rebelsrdquo The big event of the Rising was High Mass in a packed Durham Cathedral on 4 December at which John Brimley master of the choristers played the organ He was organist from 1541 to 1576 through Henry VIIIrsquos final years Edward VI Mary and Elizabeth He is buried in the Galilee Chapel at Durham not far from the Venerable Bede and a splendid epitaph on his grave reads
John Brimleis body here doth li Who praysed God with hand and voice By musickes heavenlie harmonie Dull myndes he maid in God rejoice His soul into the heavens is lyft To prayse him stil that gave the Gyft
Keith Atkinson
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
7
Simeon of Durham
In September 2015 the Parish Magazine carried a review which I had written of a book by Katharine Tiernan entitled Place of repose It concerned the journey of the monks with the relics of St Cuthbert following the abandonment of Lindisfarne in 875 until they eventually came to rest in 882 at Chester-le-Street At the time I reported that ldquoThe facts are largely drawn from the monk Simeonrsquos History of the Church of Durham (1096) Many of the characters and incidents are historically validrdquo Place of repose has now become the first part of a trilogy following publication of Cuthbert of Farne (2019) and A new heaven and a new earth (2020) ndash ldquoa gripping story of violence heartbreak and redemption that brings the trilogy of novels about [Cuthbert] Northumbriarsquos iconic saint to a dramatic conclusionrdquo The three books are published by Sacristy Press and the third was reviewed in the Church Times in November httpswwwchurchtimescoukarticles202027-novemberbooks-artsbook-reviewsa-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-by-katharine-tiernan-and-pilgrims-by-matthew-kneale
Mrs Tiernan writes historical fiction with a strong factual basis All three books rely on her cited primary sources which are the writings of the Venerable Bede and of Simeon of Durham I paid tribute to Bede in an article in the Parish Magazine in May 2020 It now seems appropriate to find out about Simeon of Durham of whom I was unaware until reading Katharine Tiernanrsquos books Simeon (or Symeon) (active from c 1090 until after 1129) was an English monk
and historian who embraced the monastic life before the year 1083 in the monastery of
Jarrow and then moved with the rest of the community to Durham in 1095 [the
foundation stone of the Norman cathedral was laid in 1093] He was author of two his-
torical works which are particularly valuable for northern affairs including the De
Exordio Ecclesiae Dunelmen(History of the Church of Durham) The text written
between 1104 and 1108 traces the history of the Church of Durham from its foundation
at the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 635 up to the end of the 11th century
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
8
The original manuscript is held at the University of Durham in the Library of Bishop Cosin founded in 1669 There are two continuations both anonymous The first carries the history from 1096 to 1129 and the death of Ranulf Flambard the second Norman Bishop of Durham the second extends from 1133 to 1144 Another manuscript held by the University of Cambridge Library contains a third continuation covering the years 1141-1154
About 1129 Simeon undertook to write a Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum (A history of the Kings of England) This begins at the point where the Ecclesiastical His-tory of Bede ends Up to 957 Simeon merely copied some old Durham annals not oth-erwise preserved which are of value for northern history from that point to 1119 he copied Florence of Worcester with certain interpolations The section dealing with the years 1119 - 1129 is however an independent and practically contemporaneous narra-tive It is said that Simeon writes for his time with ease but his chief merit was that of a diligent collector and copyist
The shrine of St Cuthbert copy Durham Cathedral
From 875 to 882 the monks from Lindisfarne bearing the coffin of St Cuthbert wandered throughout what is now the north of England and the south-west of Scotland before they settled at Chester-le-Street After 113 years further threat led the community to move again until they settled at Durham Keith Atkinson
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
9
Clerical attire in the 19th century whatever happened to mortar boards
The Revd John Reed BA vicar of Newburn on Tyne (1832 ndash 1884) seated
The Battle of Newburn took place on 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops War It was fought at Newburn a village six miles west of Newcastle and situated at a ford over the River Tyne A Scottish Covenanter army of 20000 under Alexander Les-lie defeated an English force of 5000 led by Lord Conway The only significant mili-tary action of the war victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle which provided the bulk of Londons coal supplies The Church of St Michael and All Angels at Newburn was built in a commanding position above the area on the site of an earlier wooden church which was burned down in 1067 Osulf II of Bamburgh attacked Copsi an appointee of William the Conqueror setting the church alight and slaying Copsi when he emerged from its door The current church was built over the course of 30 years beginning in 1070 Parts of Hadrians Wall were used in its construction The church was damaged in an-other fire in 2006 but the current tower has stood since 1100 Nowadays several rowing clubs are based at Newburn including those of both Durham and Newcastle universities Keith Atkinson
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
10
The history of the PCC
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Romans 828
When you next attend a PCC meeting which is probably more likely to be by zoom than in person you could say ldquoHappy 100
th Birthdayrdquo to your colleagues It is a hundred
years since The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921 which was an im-portant stage in the birth of PCCs
During the First World War army chaplains found that many men who thought of them-selves as church goers were ignorant of the basics of religion This led to a new interest in mission for the church There were national days of prayer during the war and in 1915 there was a National Mission of Repentance and Hope The public were more in the mood for victory than repentance After the Armistice there was a desire for change in the national church and this led to a discussion about the links with the state
There was a concern that Parliament was often slow to enact laws for the church and many people felt the national church should have more authority to govern itself The setting up of Parochial Church Councils was part of that process In the past a lot of local secular administration had been the responsibility of churchwardens in the vestry meetings Gradually their functions were passed to local councils Most of their remaining powers were transferred to PCCs by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1921
The purpose behind these new councils was to give the laity a more prominent role in parish life to go alongside the deaconry diocesan and national councils which became the synods and have an important role in church life Some conservative clerics were concerned at this reform and felt that congregations would pick and choose clergy or object to a new incumbent chosen by a patron The process of starting PCCs to share in decision making in parishes was widely accepted but a few older incumbents and those in more rural areas failed to do either out of reluctance or ignorance
A leading churchman in the reform movement was William Temple who became leader of the lsquoLife and Liberty movementrsquo which hugely influenced the move towards democ-ratic government in the Church of England He was Bishop of Manchester in the 1920s Archbishop of York from 1929 to 1942 and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-4)
He had been a secretary of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope in 1916 and became chairman and joint leader with H R (Dick) Sheppard of the Life and Libety movement We demand liberty for the Church of England he declared at a meeting in July 1917 One difficult issue was what level of commitment to church life enabled a person to be eligible to serve on a church council It was decided that anyone on the electoral roll whether they attended services or communion regularly could participate The then Bishop of Oxford resigned over the issue because he thought that councils must only be made up of committed regular communicants
The next Bishop of Oxford in his monthly diocesan magazine endorsed the principle of democracy and reassured people that it was a not negative step or would limit the powers of clergy or wardens He encouraged the congregations to consider how to use each otherrsquos gifts In Aylesbury the idea of the new PCCs had been discussed as early as 1918 It was felt that they would support the clergy particularly with financial issues
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
11
It is strange to think that the proposal for clergy and congregation to work together for the benefit of the church could be controversial The birth of PCCs was a major step in the life of the church I wonder what the next one hundred years will bring
Editor The Revd Peter Crumpler a Church of England priest in St Albans Herts and a former communications director for the CofE considers the PCC
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
12
A Helping Hand
This is a famous photograph taken during the 1927 FA Cup final between Cardiff and
Arsenal at Wembley The attendance that day was 91206 and there was little space
between fans The three policemen had been sent from the pitch side to the back of
the stands and the fans allowed them to walk on their shoulders and if you zoom into
the picture you can see hands being offered to steady them I wonder weather such a
thing would happen today
Yes you only have to go down to the surgery to see volunteers helping and
directing people for their vaccinations We are lucky to have such people among us
and todays figure 873784 is a credit to them almost ten times the attendance at this
FA cup final shown in this photo May we always retain that helping hand and reach out
towards others in need
There is not a single pessimistic note anywhere in the New Testament after the
resurrection ndash Andrew W Blackwood
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
13
ldquo
rdquoThe Henley Showrdquo
While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer and
winter and day and night shall not ceaserdquo
In the farming world rhythm is crucial It may be slow but it is always steady and reli-
able My father was very philosophical and whatever the weather even it caused
havoc with a special plan it would be suitable for something else Even the disrupting
floods at Shiplake would leave a legacy of rich tilth
Richard Ovey of Badgemore Park the great-grandfather of my old friend Richard
Ovey realized this when backed by Anker Simmons of Simmons he started a
ploughing match at Hernes Thus began the wonderful Henley and District Agricultural
Show in 1892 always held to this day on the second Saturday of September That date
neatly fitted into the rhythm of farming after hay-making and harvest but before drilling
when farmers would enjoy a brief late summer respite and has been missed only during
the two World Wars in 1952 owing to Foot and Mouth Disease and sadly in 2020
Once great excitement was caused by a bull which broke loose from the parade in the
main ring and into the Membersrsquo Enclosure I was 12 then and missed it as I was riding
in a bending race but I remember saying that I hoped the bull wouldnrsquot get into trouble
for going in The Membersrsquo without a badge
About 20 years ago I heard my name called through the loudspeaker My handbag
which I hadnrsquot even missed in all the enjoyment of seeing so many old friends had been
brought to the Secretaryrsquos tent To my relief all the contents were intact It had been
brought in by Mike Huntington ldquoBut I know him we go to the same Churchrdquo
I am so sad to hear he has died He was a very dear friend to many people
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
14
Wordsearch Clues and Answers April 2021
Christ is risen He is risen indeed Hallelujah April brings us to Easter ndash the cruci-fixion death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight of the Christian year As St Paul pointed out unless Jesus really did rise again our faith is useless and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life
passover
bread
wine
body
blood
betrayal
Jerusalem
Pilate
Judas
Gethsemane
trial
crucifixion
soldiers
cross
nails
vinegar
temple
curtain
tomb
angel
stone
risen
gardener
Mary
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
15
Signs found outside churcheshellip
Free Trip to heaven Details Inside
Searching for a new look Have your faith lifted here
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives
Come work for the Lord The work is hard the hours are long and the pay is low But the retirement benefits are out of this world
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
16
0
Peppard
Relief in Need
Your local safety net for helping people who are falling on hard times
If you know someone who
Who might need a little financial help
(or you need help yourself)
Please let us know
Your call will be delt with in
total confidence
Please telephone
Valentine de Haan 01189723806
Or
Sue Nickson 01189724520
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
Goods and Services Directory
Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
17
Easter Prayer
Dear generous loving Father
How can we thank you for the precious gift of your Son Jesus for His life of obedi-ence and servanthood for His choosing to die that agonising death on a cruel cross so that we can be forgiven and most of all for His death-defeating resurrection on the first Easter morning and the gift of His Spirit to those who put their trust in Him
We canrsquot possibly thank you adequately Lord but we want to try Thank you thank you Father that Jesus our Servant-King is alive Lord of heaven and earth - and yet still serving us so that we too can live and serve
Help us to be your Easter people and live lives of faithful witness to the living Lord empowered by your Holy Spirit building in all that we think say or do for your king-dom to come Hallelujah
Amen
By Daphne Kitching
The Crossroad
The road was hard no turning back
The way ordained by mighty God
lsquoYour will not minersquo was all He said
As humbly down that path He trod
The crowd that cheered Him once with palms
Began to shout for Him to die
They chose Barabbas in His stead
And with one voice cried lsquoCrucifyrsquo
Between two thieves on Calvaryrsquos hill
They put to death the Prince of Life
One cried for help the other cursed
The first was promised Paradise
This promise now is for us all
Christ gave His life to set us free
The cross divides it always will -
The question is what side are we
18
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contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
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Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
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Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
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20
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18
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Home and car services
All the basics for your Home 0118 972 3004 or 07794 464273
Do you have jobs around the home which you cannot do you do not want to do or you do not have the
time to do Irsquom your man Mr FIX-it Handyman services
Beacon Flooring 01491 454 095
Our family run business offers a friendly polite professional service our Goring showroom caters for all
flooring needs including carpet wood vinyl and Karndean we also provide a mobile service bringing
samples to your door Free estimates free fitting on carpets over pound150 stair charge may apply Contact
us by phone or at wwwbeaconflooringcouk
Compass Electrical 0118 972 3972 or 07737 413314
All domesticcommercial Internal amp external ELECSA registered and approved Local and reliable
Please call for a free quotation
Computer problems 01491 680036
(enquiresinfluentialcomputerscom)
PC outdated misbehaving virus infected Fault diagnosis maintenance and upgrades networking
broadband data recovery amp migration virus cleaning website development and hosting mobile phone
boosting and much more Phone Robin Henry or Angus Piercey at Influential Computers
Eldon Tree Surgery (Ian Hogg) 0771 416 5840
Comprehensive and professional tree surgery and woodland management Fully qualified professional
team pound2M insurance free quotations trees inspection 18 years of experience
T C Fuller Plumbing and Heating 0118 9724097 or 07800 914880
All aspects installations maintenance service and repair Free estimates No call out charge Design
supply and installation - gas heating bathshower rooms and plumbing refurbishments Minor repairs
and small jobs
GlazingGlass supply 01491 629 901
Henley glazing amp window centre Ltd Manor Farm Peppard Broken window replacement glass cut to
size Mirrors table tops and replacement windows
Farinarsquos Auto Services 0118 972 4036
Servicing of all makes and models Tyres diagnostics MOTs brakes batteries and exhausts 21
Sedgewell Road Sonning Common
Painter amp decorator P J Shackleford 01491 628564
Local painter and decorator (domestic) interior and exterior small jobs welcomed free estimates es-
tablished in 1985 Call Paul
Peppard Building Supplies 0118 972 2028
Local delivery of all your building and landscaping needs paving topsoil bark and much much more
Bishopsland Farm Peppard Road Dunsden Reading RG4 9NR
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
19
S H Deacutecor Ltd 01865 400208
Specialists in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating Domesticcommercial A local family run
business Fully insuredCity and Guilds QualifiedWww
Spruce Maintenance Service 0118 972 4560
Decorating inside and out including wallpapering quality gloss work from joinery to kitchen doors Floor
and wall tiling carpentry incl door hangingeasing Repairs to broken furniture and kitchen cabinets
Polishing Please contact Rob Smith
K Lock 0118 9429138 mobile 07860 286411
Your chimney needs you Brush and vacuum sweep wood and solid fuel stove installation Clean
reliable chimney sweep established 1949
Wee-Cott Seating 0118 972 4560 (incl fax)
Chair caning upholstery loose covers curtains and blinds replacement cushions furniture repairs and
French polishing For further details please contact Lizanne Smith
Entertainment
Hobbs of Henley LtdmdashThe best in boating since 1870 01491 572035
River trips holiday and day boat hire passenger vessel charter for parties moorings storage and
repairs wwwhobbsofhenleycom
Rotherfield Peppard War Memorial Hall 0118 972 4751
Available for bookings Good car parking and hiring rates For details and further information please
contact the Booking Manager
The Pet Barn 0118 9242747
Here to help with any and all your petsrsquo needs New is our K9000 self service dog wash no need to
book just turn up Come and visit us plenty of parking and friendly service Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common (top of Gravel Hill)
Bishopswood Day Nursery and Pre-School 0118 972 2196
Situated in Gallowstree Common we provide morning afternoon or all day care for children aged six
weeks to five years Happy caring and stimulating environment Ofsted approved grant aided places
available Please contact us for information
Gardinerrsquos Homecare 0118 334 7474
Since 1968 Gardinerrsquos have provided reliable and dedicated care workers to help clients to continue
living in the comfort and familiarity of their own home Wwwgardinersnursingcouk
Kathryn Fell Photography 07958 371770
Specialising in Weddings Newborn and family portraits in your home or on location such as a wood-
land Headshots Branding Events and Food www Kathrynfellphotographycouk
Tomalin amp Son Funeral Director and Monumental Mason 01491 573 370
Based in Henley-on-Thames we are a local family run independent funeral director committed to pro-
viding the highest standard of care and attention to each family 24 hour availability every day Golden
charter pre paid funeral plans available
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm
20
Easter week services
Palm Sunday 28 March Zoom service as usual All Saints palm crosses available from the porch from Saturday 27th Maundy Thursday 1st April Short service on Zoom at 715 pm Good Friday 2nd April Short service on Zoom at 230 pm (with extra material sent for private reflection) Easter Sunday Zoom service at 1030 am and each church open for private prayer as follows (each church responsible for how they set up) All Saints 9 - 1015 am Christ the King 9 - 10 am St Johnrsquos 230 - 4pm