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THE PARISH MAGAZINE OF
ST PETER’S, EDGMOND
WITH
ST CHAD’S,
KYNNERSLEY
AND
ST LAWRENCE
PRESTON WEALD
MOORS
including
VILLAGE NEWS
FEBRUARY 2015
Visit us at www.stpeterschurchedgmond.org
and www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
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RECTOR (usual day off: Monday) The Revd Prebendary Edward Ward, Edgmond Rectory 820217
RESIDENT MINISTER (part time; usual day off: Saturday) The Revd David Stokes-Harrison, Tibberton Rectory 551117
LICENSED READER Paul Benton 603071
CHURCHWARDENS John Ingram, Lovatt Cottage, 5 Turners Lane, Edgmond 810337 Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, High Street, Edgmond 810880
PCC SECRETARY Jane Gill 811201
TREASURER AND STEWARDSHIP RECORDER Rodney Bunyan 810957
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Dr Colin Brown 550164
TOWER CAPTAIN and RINGING MASTER Edric Broom 825851
TOWER SECRETARY Paul Lewis 820135
PUBLICITY c/o Penny Westgate 812920
MOTHERS’ UNION Margaret Matthews 825976
MAGAZINE EDITOR Sara Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Penny Hughes 813017
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Dear Friends,
During the Second World War a Government poster proclaimed “Keep Calm and Carry
On”, perhaps an example of the British “stiff upper lip” in adversity. In the film Carry
on up the Khyber there is the scene where the British Ambassador (played by Sid
James) gives a formal dinner party which continues as normal whilst the enemy shell the
building, and the guests make small talk as they pick lumps of plaster out of the soup.
Peter Butterworth played the British missionary who, throughout this meal, mutters to
himself “Mad, mad. They’re all mad” as the guests act as if nothing strange is happening.
But the only alternative is to panic which does no good at all.
These days it is fashionable in some circles to recommend everyone to be open to their
feelings, let the deep feelings of emotion come out. Now it is true that repressing your
emotions can be dangerous and they can suddenly well up and
cause violent behaviour. Much better to face up to them, analyse
them and set them to one side as you “keep calm and carry on”.
If you feel a need to talk to someone about your feelings you
should go and see someone, but don’t claim the right to pour out
your innermost feelings to every casual acquaintance otherwise
you will make yourself extremely unpopular.
The prophet Joel wrote “Rend your hearts and not your clothing”. What I think he was
saying was “Don’t go O.T.T” “Don’t tear your clothes in an artificial display of emotion.
Let your emotion be sincere, away from the public gaze”. No public exhibition of how
deep your feelings are. In other words “Keep calm and carry on”. Many people suffer
deeply in their lives and don’t let others know about it. As long as they have somewhere
to go where they can let go and release their feelings, this restraint is admirable.
The passage from Joel is read on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. In the forty
days leading up to Easter, we are expected to examine our thoughts and feelings, and
tell God we are sorry for the unkind things we have done, and the opportunities to be
kind and to love people which we have missed. We need to tell God we are sorry and then
to believe with all our heart and soul that he has forgiven us. If we doubt this, it may be
easier to confess to God in the presence of a Priest who is bound to confidentiality and
who will advise you and assure you of God’s forgiveness and love for you.
You can tell others that you have been forgiven but you must never tell anyone what you
have confessed, and don’t bore people with endless repetition of how you know you are
forgiven. For as the old prophet Joel said “Rend your hearts and not your garments”. In
other words “Keep calm and carry on”.
God bless you.
Your Priest and Friend,
Edward Ward
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SERVICES IN THE
FEBRUARY
DATE EDGMOND KYNNERSLEY PRESTON
SUNDAY 1st
Presentation of
Christ in the
Temple
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 5th
9.30 am
Holy Communion
SUNDAY 8th
2nd before Lent
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Sung Eucharist
6.30 pm
Healing Service
10.30 am
Holy Communion
10.15 am
Family Service
Thursday 12th
9.30 am
Holy Communion
SUNDAY 15th
Next before Lent
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Communion
3.30 pm
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
Wednesday 18th
Ash Wednesday
9.30 am
Holy Communion with
Ashing
7.00 pm
Holy Communion with
Ashing
Thursday 19th
9.30 am
Holy Communion
8.30 pm
Compline
SUNDAY 22nd
Lent 1
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Sung Eucharist
10.30 am
Family Service
9.00 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 26th
9.30 am
Holy Communion
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SIX PARISHES
2015
DATE TIBBERTON GREAT BOLAS WATERS UPTON
SUNDAY 1st
Presentation of
Christ in the
Temple
10.30 am
Family Service
10.30 am
Morning Prayer
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 5th
SUNDAY 8th
2nd before Lent
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Said Communion
Thursday 12th
SUNDAY 15th
Next before Lent
10.30 am
Morning Prayer
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Wednesday 18th
Ash Wednesday
Thursday 19th
SUNDAY 22nd
Lent 1
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 26th
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FROM THE REGISTERS
HOLY BAPTISM
29th December at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Alexander Daniel James, son of Michael and
Louise Turner.
FUNERALS
27th November at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Elsie Williams. The service was followed by
interment in the churchyard.
10th December at St Michael & All Angels, Lilleshall – Eric Foxall. The service was
followed by interment in Newport Cemetery.
12th December at St Chad’s, Kynnersley – Terry Snowdon. The service was followed by
interment in the churchyard.
17th December at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Andrew Davies. The service was followed by
cremation at Telford Crematorium.
20th December at St Lawrence’s, Preston upon the Wealdmoors – Stuart Mackinnon of
Leegomery. The service was followed by interment in the new churchyard.
CREMATIONS
17th December at Telford Crematorium – David Pearce.
22nd December at Emstrey Crematorium – Eric Dodd.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
22nd December at All Saints’, Tibberton – Eric Dodd.
FROM THE EDITOR
Our first front cover of 2015 features three pictures (left) of the Advent
Children’s Workshop held in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond on 6th December. It
was a very popular morning and the pictures show how busy and creative the
children were. On the right is a snapshot of St Peter’s Church Choir singing “We
wish you a Merry Christmas” for the congregation after the Carol Service on 17th
December.
The next edition of the Parish Magazine and Village News will cover the month of
March 2015 and the deadline for contributions is Sunday, 1st February – an
early deadline so make sure you don’t overlook it! Please deliver your
contributions in good time to me at the address on the inside front cover – or
you can email them to me at [email protected]. I’m always delighted to
receive your photos too (preferably by email), especially ones of people, places
and events which take place in and around our villages.
Don’t forget that you can also read this magazine online on both the village and
church websites (addresses on the front cover).
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ASH WEDNESDAY
This year Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday February 18th. Ash Wednesday marks
the start of the season of LENT and is regarded by all Christian denominations as a
major Day of Obligation, that is, a day when all Christians should try to attend Holy
Communion and receive the sacrament. This year there will be two celebrations of
Holy Communion in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond: in the morning at 9.30 am (BCP) and
evening at 7.00 pm (CW), both of which will include the ancient and scriptural
ceremony of Ashing.
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and is the day on which
traditionally Christians went to make their confessions and be shriven (absolved) of
their sins. If anyone wishes to make their confession, please contact the Rector in
order to make an appointment.
LENT
Every life has both good times, happy times, high times as well as bad times, sad
times, low times. Every year has its winter season as well as spring and summer. And
so it is with the Church’s year; it has its high times as well as its low times. And it
reminds us (as it is based upon the events in Our Lord’s life) that Jesus experienced
both bad times as well as good.
The season of Lent begins this month and it is a season of preparation for Easter.
The forty days of Lent commemorate the forty days when Jesus was in the desert,
learning to resist the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil. And we, as
his followers, are encouraged to try to practise self-discipline during this season.
The altar frontal and vestments are solemn purple and there are no flowers, all in
order to emphasise the solemnity and sadness of Lent. And we have to go through
Lent so that we can enjoy the joy of Easter all the more.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE
Last year several people asked about the possibility of holding a service on a Sunday
afternoon, as they find a morning service too early for them because of age or other
infirmities. So now we hold regular services of Holy Communion on the third Sunday
of the month at 3.30 pm in St Peter’s, Edgmond, to see if that may be of help to
people. It means that it will still be light enough both to get to church and return
home. The next afternoon service will be on Sunday, February 15th.
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ST PETER’S CHURCH, EDGMOND
SUNDAY SERVICES
7.45 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Morning Service (as announced)
6.30 pm Healing Service (2nd Sundays)
10.30 am SUNDAY SERVICES AND BIBLE READINGS
FEBRUARY 2015
February 1st
Presentation of Christ
Family Communion
Gospel:
Luke 2: 22-40
February 8th
2nd before Lent
Sung Eucharist
Old Testament Lesson:
Epistle:
Gospel:
Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31
Colossians 1: 15-20
John 1: 1-14
February 15th
Next before Lent
Family Communion
Gospel:
Mark 9: 2-9
February 22nd
Lent 1
Sung Eucharist
Old Testament Lesson:
Epistle:
Gospel:
Genesis 9: 8-17
1 Peter 3: 18-end
Mark 1: 9-15
CHRISTMAS THANKS
As most of you know I was laid low this Christmas with the flu and so, for the first time in 42 years of active ministry, I did not celebrate Christmas at the altar. I must thank all those who stepped in at extremely short notice in order to lead the Christmas services. One of the things I have been trying to create in our six parishes is a structure in which if you remove one prop, the whole thing does not collapse. And I’m pleased to say that we managed to carry on without having to find extra ministers from outside.
We must also express our thanks to the Flower Guild for their beautiful decorations in church; to Colin (our Director of Music and Choir Master) and all St Peter’s Choir for their support, hard work and attendance at the extra services (I don’t think that the community realises the high quality our Church Choir possesses: there aren’t many Town Choirs to equal ours); thanks to Edric and the Bell Ringers for their hard work and faithfulness in ringing for all the extra services; thanks to the Servers, the Churchwardens, Sidespeople, and all those who provided us with mulled wine and mince pies.
Thanks too to Stephanie and her gang who so ably organised the Christingle Service yet again. It was its usual successful self, although I gather that several children were disappointed that the Rector wasn’t there with his new Christmas hat! Never mind! you can see it next Christmas – or perhaps the Rector will have purchased yet another one!
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COFFEE & CHAT
The next Thursday Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church will be on
February 19th following the 9.30 am Holy Communion Service. You don’t
have to attend the service to be able to have a cup of coffee. Just
turn up at the church at about 10.00 am or thereabouts, and join us for
coffee (or tea) and a chat. We shall look forward to seeing you.
THE CHILDRENS’ ADVENT WORKSHOP This took place on December 6th in St Peter’s Church with approx 40 children attending. The morning started with some carol singing and finished with suitable prayers delivered in the Rector’s inimitable style. In between these, the children were able to take part in making all sorts of different things connected with Advent and the approaching Christmas, including some posters which went up in church.
Very many thanks to Jane and Julia who organised the whole thing and to all their helpers.
THE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 2014
The Christingle Service on Christmas Eve was another packed event. Thank you to
everyone for their donations - just over £600 was raised for the Children Society.
In addition to this we had a large amount of presents donated which were taken to a
local refuge where they were most gratefully received.
Thank you also to all those who helped behind the scenes both before and after the
service and to Celeste, Olivia and Lucy who took part in the service. A special thanks
must be given to Phil who at very short notice led the service due to the Rector
being too poorly.
If there any young people who would like to help with the organisation of the
Christingle in 2015 please let me know. Preparation for the service starts a few
months before the event and it could be a good opportunity for someone needing
voluntary experience, for example the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or just
wanting experience in arranging a large community event. If you think you would be
interested in helping before or at the service please get in touch with me on the
contact details below.
Stephanie Egleston
07748602172 /
01952 820457
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BRASS CLEANING ROTA
If anyone would like to join the Brass Cleaning Rota (we still need someone to clean
the brasses in January and February) please contact Mrs Christine Pengelly on
813840.
THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S CHURCH EDGMOND
The Friends of St Peter’s Church committee would like to wish all readers of the
parish magazine a very Happy New Year!
Thank you to all who have completed a membership application form to become a
‘Friend’ of St Peter’s Church. We are very grateful for your support. We continue to
be pleased with the way the people have embraced this initiative which will enable
the work needed to keep our beautiful Church of St Peter’s and the churchyard in
good repair and condition to be enjoyed for generations to come.
The PCC has approached the Friends committee to help with the costs of essential
repairs to the gate at the Pipers Lane entrance to the Churchyard. We have
purchased the two gateposts that have replaced the old ones that had rotted. This
is the first purchase that the Friends have made.
The Friends supported a very successful Children’s Advent workshop on the 6th
December. Forty children attended this event and made Christmas bags, cards and
angels to take home. They also turned their teddies into Santa, and contributed
towards making a giant Christingle and various collages that decorated our Church
during the Christmas time.
We will be organising and supporting various events during 2015 and you will find
information and updates in the Parish magazine and in the Village shop. We are
planning a wine and cheese evening soon and a number of concerts. Also, we will be
responsible for one of the Sunday services which everyone is welcome to attend.
If you would like to volunteer to help the Friends with any activities we would be
very pleased to hear from you. Or if you would like more information about the
Friends of St Peter’s Church please do not hesitate to contact us.
Finally, one of our committee members was taken ill on New Year’s Eve – we would
like to wish John Ingram a speedy recovery.
Dr Julia Brown (Chair) Stephanie Egleston (Secretary)
01952 550164 01952 820457
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THE GALLERY SINGERS
The Gallery Singers’ Concert, given in St Peter’s Church on Sunday, December 7th, has produced an amount of £800.00+ for the church.
The church was full – to the extent that people who had not bought their tickets prior to the concert had to be asked to wait until those who had purchased them were seated first (because of Health & Safety issues).
Thanks are due to Sara for her ongoing publicity, to Chris for all the practical assistance, to Wayne Travas and Matthew – two students who collected the wine, glasses and mince pies – and to Jan and Pauline, who served well over 140 people with mulled wine and mince pies – not an easy thing to do from our tiny kitchen!
A magnificent result! P Westgate
On Thursday 12th February at 2.15 pm in St Peter’s Church, Edgmond, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting. Everyone is most welcome. For further information and/or help with transport please contact Margaret Matthews on 825976.
EDGMOND RURAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
By the time you read this, it is hoped that the village will be equipped with its own Defibrillator. It will normally be located within its own Security Box, sited on the outside of the Village Hall. There should also be a trained team of local volunteers, ready and willing to be called out when its use is required.
Because the project is still a “work in progress”, a great deal more about this will be published in next month’s magazine. This will include acknowledgments for the great deal of help received by ERCI with this project.
John Keeping (Chairman)
U3A NEWPORT (SHROPSHIRE) BRANCH
Next Meeting: Tuesday 17 February Speaker - The Reverend Lynne Morris Subject - "Are you free next Friday, Vicar?" The funny side of being a lady Vicar!
All meetings are held at the Royal British Legion Club in Audley Road, Newport, commencing at 2 pm. Visitors are welcome.
Admission is £1 which includes refreshments.
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PARISH WARDEN’S REPORT
As I write, I do not have the reported crime figures for the village to cover the period since the last magazine.
Unfortunately, I have to advise that one of “our” PCSO’s – Heather Clews – has left her job. She will always be remembered by me as being a very pleasant and helpful person. Latterly, she worked with the Newport Local Police Team but still came out to Edgmond when she could to represent West Mercia Police at, for example, Neighbourhood Watch meetings and the Annual Village Audit. Formerly, she worked with our now retired Rural Beat Officer – Dave Hancocks - and another CSO, as they were known at that time, Sue Upton. Without their help on the Edgmond Rural Community Initiative (ERCI) Committee, the village might well not have its Multi Use Games Area, or the improved Younger Children’s Play Area.
She will be missed, and I am sure you would want to join me in wishing her all the very best for the future.
John Keeping (813125)
EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL
The Committee are delighted to announce that the village hall has been awarded a £95,000 grant as part of Telford and Wrekin’s Community Pride Fund. This fantastic grant will enable us to drive forward plans to refurbish the hall and add a new Field Room. Initials plans for this work were discussed and supported by the village at our open meeting in November. We are currently developing more detailed plans for this work which we will present to the village for further discussion as soon as we can.
Our Christmas Fair was a great success making £900. This brings our fundraising total for the last six months of 2014 to a fantastic £6,000. We would like to thank everyone who has supported these events and made them such a success.
Dates for your diary:
Our first village cinema screening will take place on Sunday 25th January at 17.30. Entry will be free with optional donations to village hall refurbishment funds. Refreshments will also be available. Please see the website for details of all future screenings.
March 15th – ‘Lost the Plot’ a live band with lots of audience participation. Supper included. Full details to follow.
April 18th – ‘Gabriela’ musical fun with Gabriela and her Ukelele. Supper included. Full details to follow.
Afternoon teas will recommence in April and there will be a Spring Fair in May. Please check the website for further details: www.edgmondvillagehall.org.
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News & Reports from Edgmond Parish Council www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
Thank you to everyone for keeping your Parish Council informed of your views regarding the possible developments within the Conservation Area of the village.
For clarification, the land off Shrewsbury Road has been put forward through a pre-application consultation by the landowner and agent for a residential development. Advance Planning has undertaken the consultation direct with the community and Mr Andy Williams welcomes the views of the local community. At this time, an application has not been submitted to Telford & Wrekin Council.
There are, however, a number of planning applications currently under consideration within the consultation period and these include the application TWC/2014/1132 for 9 dwellings to the rear of Provost’s House.
It is important that local people register their views on the telford.gov.uk website. All comments are taken into consideration. If you do not have access to a computer or email facility, you can write direct to the Planning Officers and your correspondence will be uploaded onto the website on your behalf.
Thanks also to those of you who have cleared vegetation away from street lighting. It really makes a big difference!
The next full meeting of the Parish Council will be on 9th March at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.
Katrina Baker (Parish Clerk) ‘The Oaklands’, Waters Upton, TF6 6NP
Tel 01952 541939 / 07813 788094; [email protected]
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EDGMOND METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: The Revd James Whately
11 Silverdale Close, Church Aston, Newport, TF10 9FA
Telephone: 01952 813959
SERVICES in FEBRUARY 2015
February 1st 10.30 am Mr David Shaw
February 8th 10.30 am Dr Jeff Cox
February 15th 10.30 am Mr John Lenton
February 22nd 10.30 am Mrs Denice Morgan
Nothing matters more than recognizing and walking in God’s will. There’s no room for
two wills. If you want God’s will you must be prepared to surrender your own. You
are controlled by the Spirit, if you have the Spirit of God living within you. Be
joyful; “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts”. (Colossians 3:15)
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ST CHAD’S CHURCH, KYNNERSLEY
Churchwardens: Mr Jack Edge 07730 217813
Mr Richard Fox 605878
PCC Secretary: Mrs Georgina Edge 670153
SERVICES in FEBRUARY 2015 Sunday February 1st
Presentation of Christ (White)
10.30 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel Hebrews 2: 14-18
Luke 2: 22-40
Richard Fox
Anne Prosser
Sunday February 8th
2nd before Lent (Green)
10.30 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel
Colossians 1: 15-20
John 1: 1-14
Jack Edge
Judith McPherson
Sunday February 15th
Next before Lent (Green)
10.30 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel 2 Corinthians 4: 3-6
Mark 9: 2-9
Richard Fox
Isobel Moseley
Sunday February 22nd
Lent 1 (Purple)
10.30 am – Family Service
Jack Edge
Richard Fox
KYNNERSLEY WI
At the AGM in November, Committee Elections were held. Due to
illness Thelma Gale stood down as President. Thelma has worked
tirelessly for Kynnersley WI for many years. We wish her speedy
recovery and look forward to seeing her at our meetings soon. Pat
Jones was elected President, Carole Cameron Treasurer and Ann
Prosser Secretary, with Committee Members Sue Edwards, Dora
Gurd and Julie Mackinnon.
In February our Speaker is Shropshire designer - Hayley J, who is
nationally recognised as one of Britain’s leading designers of wedding dresses and
bespoke bridal wear, and will be talking about her extensive career.
New members and guests are always welcome. There is a charge of £3.50 for
guests. We meet in the Village Hall the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. For
further details, please contact Pat on 603612 or Ann on 670937.
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KYNNERSLEY GARDENING CLUB
The 14th November meeting was a talk on Garden Ponds and Water Features by a
representative of Mere Park Garden Centre, Newport. He was informative and
entertaining and answered our many varied questions, (some of which proved to be
quite amusing) with great competence.
We held our Annual Christmas Dinner on December 12th and on January 9th we had a
short AGM followed by a talk on the work of the Woodland Trust.
Anyone interested in gardening and related topics are always welcome to join us. We
have a varied programme arranged for 2015 and our in house meetings are held every
second Friday of the month in Kynnersley Village Hall at 7.30 pm. For further
details please contact either Hannah on 01952 796084 or any member of the
gardening club.
BRIDGE PROBLEM OF THE MONTH
By means of a slight variation, South deals this hand, both
sides vulnerable. How should the bidding go, what is the
best contract and how do you make it? Wherever you end
up, West leads the 9 of Diamonds (top of nothing).
NORTH
Spades 7 6 4 Hearts J 10 6 Diamonds A J 6 4 Clubs K Q 7
WEST EAST Spades J 9 5 Spades Q 10 8 Hearts Q 9 7 2 Hearts 8 4 3 Diamonds 9 7 3 Diamonds 10 5 2 Clubs J 8 5 Clubs 10 6 4 3
SOUTH Spades A K 3 2 Hearts A K 5 Diamonds K Q 8 Clubs A 9 2
Solution – see page 14.
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ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH, PRESTON
Churchwardens: Dr D Nurse, 1 Manor Barns 608455
Mr D Brown, The Conifers 676671
PCC Secretary: Mrs P Jones, The Rockery, Wheat Leasowes 603612
SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday February 1st
Presentation of Christ
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel
Sidesman
Hebrews 2: 14-18
Luke 2: 22-40
Dr T Goode
Mrs A Smith
Mrs J Walters
Sunday February 8th – 2nd before Lent
10.15 am – Family Service
Sunday February 15th
Next before Lent
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel
Sidesman
2 Corinthians 4: 3-6
Mark 9: 2-9
Mrs B Vickers
Dr D Nurse
Mr D Brown
Sunday February 22nd
Lent 1
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel
Sidesman
1 Peter 3: 18-22
Mark 1: 9-15
Mrs P Jones
Dr D Nurse
Mrs J Shore
WINNERS OF THE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE:
Mrs S Vickers; Mrs B Robinson; Mrs A Wickstead; Mr Price; Mrs S Webb;
Mr A Shore; Mr G Hall; Mrs C Davies; Dr D Vickers; Mr P Challinor;
Mr M Greenwood; Mr A Johnson; Mrs L Yates; Mr F Broadhurst; Dr D Nurse;
Mrs S Jesse.
The sum of £176 was raised for Church funds.
BRIDGE PROBLEM OF THE MONTH – SOLUTION (from previous page) Bidding - East and West pass throughout. South opens 2 Clubs (23+ points), North bids 3NT (point count). South goes to 6NT – simple!
The contract looks good – eleven tricks are certain – the final twelfth trick can come from either the Heart finesse (50% chance) or the long Spade – if they divide 3/3 (30% chance). But which of these two options should you try first?
Regardless of the odds favouring the Heart finesse, you should test the Spades first. But how? If you lead Ace, then King of Spades you could set up two – or more – Spade winners for the opposition. So, why not duck a Spade first – low cards from each hand? Then, lead Ace and King of Spades and …. success! Even if this has failed you could still try the Heart finesse. Either way, this is your best chance of 12 tricks – small slam made – score 1440 points. Not bad!
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APEX
BUILDING PLANS
Architectural Drawings New Build or Extension
DAVE WOODMAN
07977 448231
Kipper Garden Care A Reliable Service Provided
Lawns and Edges
Border Maintenance
Planting
Hedge Trimming
Competitive Hourly Rates and Discounts for OAPs
Free Quotes for Larger Jobs
Call Ian – 01952 813924 / 07855 857611
Fully insured & licensed
Graham Rogers 01952 810625 / 07773 550230
Fully insured & licensed
Graham Rogers 01952 810625 / 07773 550230
CONSIDER
KYNNERSLEY VILLAGE HALL FOR YOUR CLUB FUNCTIONS,
PARTIES ETC.
*Very competitive rates*
*Accommodates up to 100*
*Excellent dance floor*
*Space for marquee adjoining*
*Tables, chairs, crockery, kitchen facilities*
Contact Khadine on 07790396237 or email [email protected]
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Peaceful Chapel of Rest in Central Newport
Symon Tranter Dip.FD. Dip FSM. MBIE.
130 - 130A, HIGH STREET
NEWPORT SHROPSHIRE
TF10 7BH
TELEPHONE: 01952 820292
GOLDEN CHARTER Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
MMAATTTTHHEEWWSS BBUUIILLDDIINNGG SSEERRVVIICCEESS
General Builder Property Maintenance 24/7 - Prompt Reply
Roofing, Plumbing, Heating, Blocked Drains
No call out charge
Contact 07794 010631 or 01952 814568
Bishop Hendry & Edwards
Veterinary Surgeons 11 High Street, Newport Open Surgeries Monday to Friday
8.30 to 9.30am and 5.30 to 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00 to 10.00am
Appointments Mon to Fri 2.00 to 4.00pm
01952 820165
www.newportvets.co.uk
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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
DOMESTIC OVEN CLEANING
Local, Friendly, Reliable and
Professional Service
For a Free No-Obligation Quote, Please Contact
Steve Bate Newport 810578
Mobile 07811105123
KATES ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Chartered Accountants
Self-employed/Company accounts
Tax and VAT returns
Payroll
Bookkeeping
For friendly and personal service
at reasonable rates
Call Kate on 01952 813123 or 07764 892888
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Logic
Quality logs delivered to your
door
Professional service guaranteed
Tel: 07912 512242
ACCESS ALARM & CAMERA SYSTEMS LTD For people who take their security seriously
Home Office approved for the design, installation & maintenance of electronic security systems - see us at www.nsi.org.uk
Call 01952 840766 or 07813 369001 www.aa-cs.co.uk
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Rural Home & Garden
Services
Garden Maintenance Lawns, Edges & Hedges, Fencing, Patios
Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating
Call Richard Sayce
Tel 01952 541534 Mob 07970 354703
GRANDFATHER CLOCK
RESTORATION
Movements cleaned and overhauled. Cases repaired and re-polished. Dials repainted or re-silvered.
All other antique clocks restored.
Collection, delivery and setting up service.
Tel: David Mason 01952 730592
A Member of The British Watch and Clockmakers Guild
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TROTFIELD
Celebrating 30 Years in Business www.trotfieldwindows.co.uk
Local friendly service across Shropshire
Styles to suit your home
Rehau unique doors and windows
Bespoke conservatory service
15 year guarantee (assurance backed)
No deposit –payment on completion
No Sales Pressure
Recommendations available
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New salesroom now open 1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP
Contact Number 01952 433 1459
FENSA Reg. No. 10733
Professional, reliable, family-run business. Dry carpet cleaning and wet extraction
carpet cleaning Upholstery Cleaning
www.telfordandshropshirecarpetcleaning.co.uk Tel: 01952 246980 / 07971 189579
Email: [email protected]
EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL
Large Hall, Small Hall, Meeting Room
Stage, Bar & Kitchen
onsite parking and use of grounds
Crockery Cutlery & Glassware
Dermot Tobin 07736476240
www.edgmondvillagehall.org
EDGMOND OWLS
PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL
CARE
FOR CHILDREN AGED 2- 11 YEARS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
01952 811692
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.edgmondowls.co.uk
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Sarah Irvine M.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A.
CHIROPODIST HPC Registered
Home visits Evenings & weekends possible
Tel: 01785 823151 Mobile: 07966549709
Edgmond Village Stores and Post Office
for your everyday needs
Shop opening hours Mon to Sat 7am to 8pm
Sunday 8am to 1pm
Post Office opening hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 12.30pm
Telephone 01952 811951 Fax 01952 811428 See us on uk villages.co.uk
Do tell our
Advertisers
that you saw their advert
here!
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The Shropshire Sweep
Chimney Sweep and Vacuum Service
Sean Caldwell 01902 727999
Mobile: 07971 729608
J.R. Williams
Funeral Director Ltd
Incorporating
GRAHAM TALBOT & SON of Newport
Complete 24 hour service
Private Chapel of Rest
The personalised funeral our loved one deserves
All types of funeral arranged
Prepaid funeral plans available
Please contact John Williams
01952 811140 (24 hours)
Member of the National Association of Funeral Directors
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SERVICING - COMMISSIONING – REPAIRS OFTEC TRAINED BY AGA
********* ELECSA REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN
PLUMBING – CARPENTRY - PLASTERING *********
J & J HOME MAINTENANCE 01952 412257 or 07553 307 545
*** 10% DISCOUNT *** *** FOR ALL NEW CUSTOMERS ***