June 2015

CatalystTHE MAGAZINE OF

HAYES FREE CHURCH (U.R.C.)

Copy for the July / August 2015 edition needs to be handed in bySunday, the 14th of June.

Please submit items in good timeYou can leave copy in the “B” Pigeon Hole for Richard Brown to

collect, or hand it directly to him on a Sunday morning.You can also e-mail copy to richardmbrown6@gmail.com

Thank You. Editor

Principal ContactsMinister: Rev. Sue Powell Tel: 020 8462 2212Church Secretary: Mrs Mavis Righini Tel: 020 8462 1168Treasurer: Mr. Simon Narracott Tel: 020 8462 2004Lettings Secretary: Mrs Undine Connolly Tel: 020 8776 0108Caretaker: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: 020 8313 1556Church Website www.hayesfreechurch.comCatalystEditor: Mr Richard Brown

Contents : - Items not covered by the diary of events.

HAYES FREE CHURCH111, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent BR2 7HUSunday Services. 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.We are a member of the United Reformed Church.We believe in Justice and Peace.

This month’s website: -This month we are introducing a very local website. It’s L.B. Bromley

You can access council services and community matters here..The web address is www.bromley.gov.uk.Now, turn to Page 17 for details of an appeal. Ed

Sunday Services; 2Church Notices 3 - 4Filler item 4Christmas Tree Festival 2015 5Circle the City walk 2015 6Your page 7Mental Awareness 8HFC Charter for evangelism 9Notice Board 10 - 11

Holiday from Home; Summer Concert 12Gardening conversation 13 - 14A.I. - Bangladesh 14Deaf Access in Bromley 15 - 16 The way things once were 16Website of the month 17Amnesty International letter 20Church Organisations I B C

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Letter from the Minister

Dear Friends

When I was a small child, I wandered from churchto church on different Sundays, trying to findsomewhere I liked. I remember one church inPeckham, the Baptist church in Rye Lane. One lady in that place hada profound effect on me; she was the Junior Church group leader.One Sunday afternoon she took us out on a visit to a Convent out inthe countryside, and I found there a quietness and peace that I hadnever experienced before. I found within myself that day a sense ofthe wonder of God, of the tranquillity and love that can come whenwe give time to be with God in the quiet places. That sense of Godhas never left me.

I wonder if you can think of the people in your life who have had thatsame quiet influence on you? Perhaps it was someone who spoke oftheir faith in a way that you could understand. Maybe there werebible passages that were special to them, or which you were able toshare. Or maybe faith was never mentioned but they lived their livesin a way that made you want to be like them.

Through Jesus’ death and resurrection we have the promise of eternallife, and that all of God’s people are kept forever in God’s keeping, inthis world and the next. That is a promise that is worth sharing, soperhaps the challenge for each of us is how we can become thatspecial person to someone else, to share that good news and to showothers how to live through our quiet actions, words and love; enablingsomeone else to find a sense of God within their lives.

Every blessing

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Sunday Services

v Revd Geoff Larcombe is a local representative from the BibleSociety. He has conducted Sunday Services at HFC in the past.

v Dr. Clive Timehin is a local preacher who comes from West WickhamMethodist Church. He is a member of the Methodist CouncilMedical Committee. He has conducted Sunday worship at HFC onmany occasions.

v It has been a few years since we last had Marion Moore lead aservice for us. She is a member at our sister church Emmanuel URCWest Wickham.

v Tony Russell is very well known to us - He is a member of HFC.

Some notes on the visiting preachers.

June 2015

7th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

14th

Queen's Offical BirthdayChurch Anniversary

10.30 am - Parade Service - The Minister 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

21st 10.30 am - Morning Service - Dr. Clive Timehin 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

28th 11.15 am - Morning Service - CTH at Hayes Library (see below) 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Marion Moore

NOTE - The HFC Prayer and Gift Day is on Saturday 20th June - NOTE9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sign up sheet at the back of the church for your 20 minute prayer slot.Let us support our church in prayer and in gifts.

-------------------------------------------------------------Churches Together in Hayes

Open Air Service in the Library gardens on 28th June at 11.15 a.m.Bring a picnic and stop for lunch and games.

If it rains, the village hall will be used(Please note, no service at Hayes Free that morning)

July 2015

5th 10.30 am - Morning Service - Tony Russell 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

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News of the Church FamilyAnnouncements are welcome :-BMD - Changes of address, etc.

Your prayers would be appreciated for: -Jim Pearson, Jessie Martin, Tony Atkinson

& Helen Hebbes. Kate Sheardown who underwentan operation, and Alison Winton who has a broken ankle.

Church MeetingsThe next Elders’ meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the small hall on Tuesday,2nd June.

The June meeting has been cancelled, therefore the next Churchmeeting will be on Sunday 26th July at 12.00 noon – after the morningservice.

Women's Contact GroupThe Contact lunch in June will be held on the second Monday the 1st. Itwill again be held at the Conservative Club in Elmfield Road, Bromley at12.30pm. After this, we will be meeting at a different venue.

Sylvia Mack

Tuesday Prayer Meetings for JuneHeld at 10.00am at the following homes:- 2nd Martin Nunn’s. 9th Betty Coster’s. 16th Brenda Cordingley’s. 23rd The Church. 30th Martin Nunn’sThen in July: - 7th Martin Nunn’s.Please address any queries to Martin Nunn.

Saturday FellowshipWe will be meeting on the 13th of June at 2.30pm at Ruth White’s

home, for a Bible study, lead by Martin Nunn. The date has been putback by a week because the Hayes Fair takes place on the 6th ofJune.You are welcome to join us.

Men's GroupThe next Men’s Group meeting is at 6.30 pm on Thursday 18 June andwill be a walk in the Westerham area led by Bill Bowman. Details areon the Notice board – Page 10.

PLEASE NOTE. The July meeting will be on the 23rd & NOT on the 16th.

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Ministry of FlowersThank you to those who will be providing flowers in June.

7th - Gwenda Banwell 14th - Joan Smith21st - Cath Brown 28th - Kate & Philip Sheardown

A big thank you to those who kindly arrange the flowers when needed.After the Sunday evening services, the flowers are distributed tomembers and friends, bringing joy to the recipients.Mavis Righini

Hayes Mothers’ & Toddlers’ ClubWe welcome all babies and children under school age, accompanied

by their parents, grandparents or carers, to our club on Fridayafternoons between 2 and 4pm during term time. The fee is £1 perfamily – tea, squash and biscuits are provided. This is a time whenadults can meet up, while the children in their care are busy playingwith toys and activities in the company of other children.

The current term will end on the 10th of July.

Wendy Smith

Messy ChurchThis meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month in the church from3.30 - 5.00pm, and children from 2 to12 years are welcome.

Book ClubWe will be meeting at 8.00 pm on Thursday, 4th of June.

Notice Sheets – JuneJune 7th & 14th Pamela Collison 8658 0748 21st & 28th Brenda Cordingley 8462 3867

July 5th Joan Smith 8462 3920

If you require items to be included in the notice sheets, pleasecontact the appropriate person by the previous Tuesday.

You know you’re getting old when…you get the same sensationfrom a rocking chair that you used to get from a roller coaster.

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Women's Fellowship

Meetings are in the small hall at 2.00 p.m., unless otherwise stated,on Tuesdays and finish about 3.30 p.m.

June2nd Flower arranging with Jean.9th Christine Pope entertains with poetry: subject: Food.16th Christine McKinnel talks about her life in France during the war.23rd Outing to Crockenhill for tea, provided by our friends of the W.I.30th Michele Jacobs, our Community Police Officer.

July7th Talk on scams and rogue traders by Bromley Trading Standards

officer.

MINI-AMBULANCEMembers who use this service are asked to phone Marion

Swanborough on 8462 3981 by 9.00 am on any Tuesday when theyare unable to come to the meetings.

As always, we welcome all ladies to our meetings. Please come alongfor a pleasant afternoon. We do have a very varied programme withplenty to interest everyone.Marion

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2015----------------

As everyone knows, this is a big joint effort for the church and its friends,and I am making a first contact with you so that we can all do ourbest to raise as much as possible for this year’s chosen charity, theChartwell Cancer Trust. The Festival will run from Friday 27 Novemberto Sunday 6 December, so please put these dates in your diary now.

The regular events involving schools are already in place, and so isthe Wandle Ringers’ visit on 2 December. Nearer the time I shall ofcourse be asking for stewards and other help, but at the moment,early as it is, I would be grateful if you would let me know if you wouldlike (or might like!) to take part in the opening concert on 27November. I won’t hold you to it if things change, but I need to get afeel for this event and start planning it, just like the other evenings.

And if you have any general thoughts about the Festival, please letme know. I can’t promise to accommodate everyone’s ideas butwould like to know what they are!

Thank you,

Christine

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Circle the City Walk 2015-------------

The walk takes place every year on the last Sunday of Christian Aidweek and as the title says circles the city taking the walkers throughseveral centuries of worship history of the City of London. This yearChristine Rees and I were stewarding the Christian Aid walk at St GilesCripplegate. This is one of the few remaining medieval churches inthe City of London and is at the heart of the modern Barbicandevelopment. Christine has many years experience of the churchesas she is a City Guide. As we walked from Blackfriars to St Giles shewas able to point out many places of interest to me.

The weather was fine, although a little windy, and we put out thebunting and blew up the balloons for the walkers coming.

It is thought there has been a church on the site for a 1000 years andsometime during the middle ages it was dedicated to St Giles. Thefull name of the church is St Giles without Cripplegate as the churchis situated outside the wall at the Cripplegate. The church escapedthe Great fire of London in 1666 although it was damaged by fire onthree other occasions.

There have been many famous people connected with St Giles,Edward Alleyn who founded Dulwich College also John Bunyan thefamous writer and preacher, a non-conformist who occasionallyattended the church. Oliver Cromwell was married at the churchand John Milton the poet is probably the most famous formerparishioner and there is a statue of him in the church.

We spent a happy day at St Giles as checkpoint stampers. No not anew dance group just Christine and I stamping the walkers’ booksand wishing them well as they went on their way to the next churchon the route.

Barbara.

Forthcoming Events at the Manse------------

On Saturday 27th June, there will bea Children’s Fun Afternoon

between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm.

On Saturday 25th July, there will bethe Two Churches Bar-be-que

from 3.00 pm.

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This page will be kept for YOUR contributions - NOTHING ELSE will go on this page.Hopefully, you will be inspired to share some pictures, poetry or stories.

Your Page

Women’s Coffee Morning - VE Day themed.

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Women’s Contact Coffee MorningWe will be holding the next coffee morning

from 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the Small Hallon the 13th of June.

We are continuing to raise monies to contribute todisaster relief funds in different parts of the world.

We hope to see you at the Coffee Morning, and why not bring a friend?

Please note that the monies raised from the coffee mornings areseparate from those raised through the refreshments trolley afterSunday morning services.

Barbara JonesThe Fairtrade Sunday StallWe hold a fair trade stall after the morning service on the 2nd and 4th

Sunday of each month.The stall will be held on the 14th of June only. The stall for the 28th hasbeen cancelled because of the open air service.

We have some lovely small non-food items. Perfect as gifts. They areworth a look at least.

Please continue to support your stall.Thank you.

Richard and Barbara.

Mental AwarenessMental Awareness Week took place between the 11th and 17th ofMay. We have received a long article about Dementia andAlzheimer's.

The article will appear as a part series over 6 editions of Catalyst: -----------------------

Dementia is not a disease in itself. Dementia is a word used todescribe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stopworking properly.

This happens inside specific areas of the brain, which can affect howyou think, remember and communicate.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but thereare other types of dementia too. It is possible to have more than onetype of dementia at the same time. Alzheimer’s is sometimes seenwith vascular dementia or dementia with Lewy bodies. You mighthear this called ‘mixed dementia’.

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Hayes Free Church

Charter for evangelism

We share faith throughcooperating with the Holy Spirit

¡ We share faith with prayer

¡ We share faith in hope

¡ We share faith with joy

¡ We share faith through stories

¡ We share faith as a whole church

¡ We share faith withouta guarantee of success

¡ We share faith throughbeing vulnerable

¡ We share faith in a variety of ways

¡ We share faith by affirmingwhat we are doing already

¡ We share faith with Encouragement

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NOTICE

Men’s Group-----------------------

The June meeting will take place on Thursday 18th June and willtake the form of a guided walk round the historically significant andpicturesque village of Westerham. We meet in the “George &Dragon” pub in Westerham at 6.15 for 6.30pm. The 246 bus runs fromoutside the New Inn, Hayes and takes approximately 30 minutes toWesterham. The 17.43 from Hayes gets to Westerham Green at 18.16.The George & Dragon is a short walk away in Market Squareopposite the King’s Arms Hotel.The walk will finish with an opportunity for us to share a meal. I willneed to have an idea of numbers in order to book a place to eat.If you intend to come on the 18th June and would like a meal,please let me know as soon as possible but by Sunday 14th Juneat the latest.My phone numbers are 020 8777 1150 (office), 020 8777 0626 (home) or you can email me on wfbowman@hotmail.comHope to see you on the 18th!!

Bill Bowman

Strawberry Cream TeaSaturday 11th July

3.00 - 5.00 pm

At 18, Hurstdene Ave

Bring & Buy and Raffled

£6 tickets from Joan Smith -tel. 020 8462 3920

The Hayes FairThe fair will be taking place on

Saturday 6th JuneBetween 12 noon and 5.00 pmDo come along and support

the fair.

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BOARD

Church Membership --------------------

Discussions are scheduled for23rd and 30th June 2015.

At the manse,from 8 pm to 9,30 pm.

A lift can easily be arranged should you require it.Come and find out about Church Membershipand all that it offers.

Sue .....

Other events - in brief --------------------

Cancer Research UKWest Wickham & Hayes Local Committee

Fashion Show by Travelling Trends at The WarrenOn Tuesday 23rd June 2015 from 7.00 p.m.

Tickets £10.00 - Contact Mary Jones on 020 8650 5171-----------------------------------------------------------

Summer ConcertAn Italian Concert

On Saturday 13th June 2015 at 7.45 p.m.At St George’s Church, Beckenham

By Beckenham ChoraleConducted by Adam Treadaway.

With us will be the internationally renowned period instrumentplayers of Sinfonia Britannica, all of whom are specialists inhistorical performance and work regularly with the UK's leading

period instrumental orchestras.Numbered tickets £13 & £10 in advance. / £14 & £11 on the night.

Un-numbered seats £8.Telephone bookings 020 8658 0329 or 020 8658 0875

We hope to see you at what promises to be a verymemorable occasion.

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CONCERT OF MUSIC FOR SUMMER-----------------------------

At time of writing it feels that we still have some way to go before it feelssummery, but it’s all right - music can transport you there! Come awaywith us to a time when the songs of cuckoos and nightingalesresounded in Hayes (sadly no longer, though swallows can still be seenhere).

Hayes Phil Choir offers you a feast of tuneful summer music, not tomention a warm welcome, and a relaxed atmosphere as ourconductor chats about the music in between the pieces.

So we hope to see you onSaturday 20th June in Hayes Parish Church at 7.45pm

(tickets cost £7 including a programme and an interval drink, and £2 forschool-age children.

Hayes Free Church Holiday from Home 3rd - 7th August 2015 10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

MONDAY TEA/COFFEE QUIZZESSHORT TALK -

WW1

LUNCH AFTERNOONDRAMA

‘Strawberry Jam’

CREAM TEA

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

TUESDAY TEA/COFFEE FITNESS /DARTS

LUNCH BINGO TEA/COFFEE

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

WEDNESDAY OUTING TO LEEDS

CREAM TEA

CASTLE

PROVIDED

Bring a packedlunch

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

THURSDAY TEA/COFFEE FLOWERSDARTS / QUOITS

LUNCH CHOIR TEA/COFFEE

10.30am -11.00am

11.00am -12.15pm

12.30pm -1.15pm

1.30pm -2.30pm

2.30pm -3.00pm

FRIDAY TEA/COFFEE TALK LUNCH OLD TIME SINGAND DANCE

TEA/COFFEE

Come and enjoy the week of fun and friendship for £30.00 or £6.00 per day.

If you only want to go on the outing the cost for this will be £20

Book now to avoid disappointment Phone Joan Smith 020 8462 3920

We can collect you in the mini-bus if you require transport.

Don’t forget to book!

020 8462 3920

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A conversation about Gardening-- * --

As stupid as it may sound, this is exactly what we do!

God to St. Francis: Frank, you know all about gardens and nature; whatin the world is going on down there on the planet? What happened tothe dandelions, violets, thistles and the stuff I started eons ago? I had aperfect no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow in any typeof soil, withstand drought, and multiply with abandon. The nectar fromthe long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honeybees, and flocks ofsongbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colour by now. All I seeare patches of green.

St. Francis: It's the tribes that settled there, Lord. They are called theSuburbanites. They started calling your flowers "weeds", and went togreat lengths to kill them and replace them with grass.

God: Grass? But it is so boring. It's not even colourful. It doesn't attractbutterflies, bees, or birds, only grubs and sod worms. It's temperamentalwith temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want grass growingthere?

St. Francis: apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it andkeep it green. They begin each spring by fertilising grass and poisoningany other plant that crops up in the lawn.

God: The spring rains and warm weather probably make the grass growreally fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.

St. Francis: Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it has grown a little, they cutit; sometimes two times a week.

God: They cut it? Do they bale it like hay?St. Francis: Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags.God: They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?St. Francis: No sir, just the opposite. They pay to throw it away.God: Now let me get this straight. They fertilize grass so it will grow, butwhen it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away?

St. Francis: Yes, sir.God: These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cutback on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely slows the growthand saves them a lot of work.

St. Francis: You aren't going to believe this Lord, but when the grassstops growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more money towater it so they can continue to mow it then pay to get rid of it.

God: What nonsense! At least they kept some of the trees. That was asheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The trees grow leaves in theSpring to provide beauty and shade in the summer. In the Autumn theyfall to the ground and form a natural blanket to keep the moisture in

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the soil and protect the trees and bushes. Plus, as they rot, the leavesbecome compost to enhance the soil. It's a natural circle of life.

St. Francis: You'd better sit down, Lord. As soon as the leaves fall, theSuburbanites rake them into great piles and pay to have them hauledaway.

God: No way! What do they do to protect the shrubs and tree roots inthe winter, to keep the soil moist and loose?

St. Francis: After throwing the leaves away, they go out and buysomething called mulch. They haul it home and spread it around inplace of the leaves.

God: And where do they get this mulch?St. Francis: They cut down the trees and grind them up to make mulch.God: Enough! I don't want to think about this anymore. Saint Catherine,you're in charge of the arts. What movie have you scheduled for ustonight?

St. Catherine: "Dumb and Dumber," Lord. It's a really stupid movieabout...

God: Never mind. I think I just heard the whole story from Saint Francis!----------------------------------------

Contributed by Philip Sheardown

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From the : - AMNESTY INTERNATIONALBromley & Orpington Group

May 2015 NewsletterMonthly Letter: Bangladesh: 18 years without JusticeKalpana Chakma was the organising secretary of the Hill Women’sFederation which campaigns for the rights of indigenous peoples inthe Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. As a Group, we have longsupported the campaign for justice in the Chittagong, and we againsigned a letter calling for an inquiry into the arrest and disappear-ance of Kalpana who was abducted as long ago as June 1996. 23 atthe time, she has never been seen since following police failure toinvestigate her abduction. The Indigenous tribes of the eastern Chit-tagong are still waiting for their traditional lands to be restored tothem following an historic agreement 15 years ago. Tens of thousandsare still landless and subject to persecution and violence by settlers. InJanuary 2013 a court demanded a new investigation into the case,but this is still to happen. We wrote to the Minister of Home Affairs call-ing for an urgent, thorough and independent investigation into herdisappearance. Please sign, address and post the attached letter.This will cost £1.00 to post

The letter is on Page 20

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Deaf Access in BromleyInformation about the charity nominated for the

2014 Christmas Tree Festival

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I received the following from David Connolly: -

I thought the attached from the teacher of the English course which isbeing funded by the tree festival proceeds would be of information tothe members and maybe put in Catalyst .......

English Practice for Deaf Adults is unique in that it is, as far as I can tell, the only free,informal way to improve English through practise and explanation in a relaxed andunpressurised environment.

.... The best way to learn a second language is through practise, practise practise!Yet, for many Deaf adults this is either difficult or impossible. What’s needed is astrong signer with fluent English to practise with the adults, reinforce whateverknowledge they do have, and build upon that knowledge. This is what I am tryingto do.

In Basic English I have Deaf adults who were born abroad, (with) little or no English,& no access to any. I use a mixture of pictures, stories and resources .... toexplain (words and) how to put them together in a sentence. For some, this is thefirst time they’ve been able to write ..... in a coherent manner.

In Intermediate English, I have adults .... born in Britain (wishing) to brush up their skills,(using) a more advanced vocabulary & stretch their grammatical skills. (Those on)accredited courses .... can bring their homework (to) discuss ... together.

.... I always make sure to bring an item from the newspaper to discuss. ... Foreignborn BSL users, .... may completely unaware of .... current events. Using ESL (Englishas a Foreign Language) websites, I get them to read the articles themselves atwhatever level they’re able to achieve. ....

.... We have 13 students enrolled on the course, though for a variety of reasons somedo not come regularly. I would like to think that word of mouth will spread andpublicise our course, & that we will grow!

The following was emailed to our Minister by Vicki......,

You mentioned the other day that it would still be helpful to know WHYpeople are joining our English Practice Group.I decided to put the following questions directly to my students andrecord their replies.

Why do you come to a practice group instead of a proper English course at City Lit?· I know my standard of English is low, and it’s keeping me from getting a job. But

the waiting list at City Lit is 2 years long! ..... I want to work now!

· City Lit is too far from my house. I have small children. This group is just right forme.

· At City Lit the classes are too big. ..... These small practice groups are perfect.

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The way things once wereTaken from a long email from a contact in Australia. The senderexplains that the statistics may only refer to UK, although there aremany sayings from New Zealand.

Editor

EATING IN THE UK IN THE FIFTIES* Leftovers went in the dog.* Special food for dogs and cats was unheard of.* Fish was only eaten on Fridays.* Fish didn't have fingers in those days.* Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi.* Ready meals only came from the fish and chip shop.* For the best taste fish and chips had to be eaten out of old

newspapers.

· I love the feeling here. There is no pressure so I am relaxed and I feel like I canlearn better. I come from far away, ... but it’s worth it.

· I want to go to City Lit. The waiting list is too long. Vicki said I could go to thecourse & bring my Homework here for practice, so that ‘s what I will do- I’ll doboth and learn faster.

Why don’t you just join one of the hearing English Courses and use an interpreter?· .... I have been to English at my local college and I have a certificate, but

I forgot everything I learned. Without practice, you just forget!

· Hearing teachers don’t understand my problems learning.

· I tried this before. The interpreter will translate, but he/she won’t explain. ... Here I feel like I’m really learning and remembering what I learn.

· I love it here. Vicki signs, it means that I learn directly from her. Through aninterpreter, things get lost. This is much better for me. Also, Vicki will repeat thingsover and over because she is patient and relaxed and it’s just a practice class.

· I have told all of my friends to come here, not college!So there you have it! Straight from the clients’ mouths (or hands)

I grew up in a bilingual school from the age of 5. I then started teaching a foreignlanguage ...., and continue to do so today. .... We had au pairs from all overEurope staying with us, trying to learn English .... with our English speaking family.I started learning BSL myself 3 years ago. From all these experiences, what I havelearned that when it comes to language, you can take course after course.Without practice it WILL NOT STICK!

Deaf people need to do the same thing to keep their English skills sharp- practiceeveryday. The only problem is, they can’t just learn through everyday interactionswith English people. So, where are they to go? Luckily, they can come to us.

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Website of the month: -

Bromley Council are seeking community groups andorganisations to manage one or more of the following libraries:

n Burnt Ash n Hayes n Mottingham n Shortlands n

n Southborough n St Paul’s Cray n

Find out more by visitingwww.bromley.gov.uk/communitylibrary

Innovative and creative proposals welcomed, including thosethat provide benefit to your group as well as the community

The closing date for registrations of interest is 26th June 2015Working together to secure the future of our Community Libraries

Could you manage alibrary in Bromley?

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June 20151st Mon 12.30 pm - Women’s Contact Group Page 3

2nd Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 8.00 pm - Elders’ Meeting Page 3

3rd Wed

4th Thu 8.00 pm - Book Club Page 4

5th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

6th Sat 12.00 noon - Hayes Fair Page 10

7th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Geoff Larcombe 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

8th Mon

9th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

10th Wed

11th Thu

12th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

13th Sat10.00 am - Women’s Contact Coffee Morning Page 8 2.30 pm - Saturday Fellowship Page 3 7.45 pm - Summer Concert Page 11

14th Sun

Queen's Offical BirthdayChurch Anniversary

10.30 am - Parade Service - The Minister Followed by Fairtrade stall Page 86.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

15th Mon

16th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

17th Wed

18th Thu 6.30 pm - Men’s Group Pages 3 & 10

19th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 26 July - 12.00 noon - Church Meeting after the Morning service.3rd - 7th August - Holiday from Home.

June 2015

20th Sat 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. - HFC Prayer and Gift Day Page 2 7.45 pm - Summer Music Concert Page 12

21st SunFather's Day10.30 am - Morning Service - Dr. Clive Timehin 6.30 pm - Evening Service - The Minister

22nd Mon

23rd Tue10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5 7.00 pm - Fashion Show Page 11

24th Wed 3.30 pm - Messy Church Page 425th Thu26th Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

27th Sat 3.00 pm - Children’s Fun Afternoon Page 6

28th Sun 11.15 am - Morning Service - CTH at Hayes Library. Page 2 6.30 pm - Evening Service - Mrs Marion Moore

29th Mon

30th Tue 10.00 am - Tuesday Prayer Meeting Page 3 2.00 pm - Women’s Fellowship Page 5

July 20151st Wed

2nd Thu3rd Fri 2.00 pm - Mothers’ & Toddlers’ Club Page 4

4th Sat

5th Sun 10.30 am - Morning Service - Tony Russell 6.30 pm - Holy Communion - The Minister

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Sheikh Hasina Wajed

Minister of Home Affairs

Prime Minister's Office

Old Sangsad Bhaban

Tejgaon

Dhaka-1215

Bangladesh May 2015

Dear Home Minister,

Re: KALPANA CHAKMA

I would like to express my concern about the case of Kalpana Chakma, formerorganizing secretary of the Hill Women's Federation. She and two of her brotherswere abducted from their home, apparently by plain-clothed security officers, in theearly morning of 12 June 1996.

Although her brothers managed to escape and identified their three captors, thepolice reportedly failed to investigate. By all accounts, a Bangladeshi court demand-ed a new investigation into the case in January 2013 but the police have not yetsubmitted a report.

Accordingly, I appeal to you to allot the Rangamati District police the resourcesneeded to re-investigate this case required under the court order. It is absolutelynecessary to protect investigators and witnesses from harm. I trust you will ensurethat the re-investigation of the case is thorough and independent. The three mainsuspects should be interrogated and the culprits called to account.

Yours respectfully

CHURCH ORGANISATIONSDay Organisation Contact PhoneSunday10.25am Sunday Club Mike Duke 020 8462 5103Weekdays

9.15 -12.15pm12.15 -12.45pm

Pre School GroupP/School lunch club

Jayne Carvell 07913 299773

Monday5.45pm Brownies Sarah Humphrey 020 3539 8113

6.30pm Cubs Brenda Petts 020 8325 39568.00pm - 1st Women's Contact

GroupSylvia Mack 020 8462 1938

Tuesday10.00am Prayer Meeting Martin Nunn 020 8462 59182.00pm Women's Fellowship Marion Swanborough 020 8462 39817.15pm Scouts - 1st troop Paul Hasling 020 3236 0083Wednesday3.30pm - 4th Messy Church Mavis Righini 020 8462 11685.15pm Rainbows Jenny Longman 07730 5749626.00pm Beavers Brenda Petts 020 8325 39568.00pm Explorers Tom Strachan 07745 813 295Thursday5.30pm Brownies Stevie Blair. 020 8325 34697.15 - 8.45pm Rangers Georgina Chappell 07983 4713087.15pm Scouts - 2nd troop Julia Hart 07518 3610388.00pm - 1st HFC Book Club Wendy Smith 020 8462 17798.00pm - 3rd Men's Group Bruce Tannock 020 8325 62648.00pm - 2nd,

& 4thIgnatian Spirituality

GroupDavid Hawthorn 020 8249 7188

Friday9.00 - 12.00pm Coffee morning during term times2.00pm Mothers & Toddlers Wendy Smith 020 8462 17796.30pm Guides Teresa Cheyne 020 8777 6042Saturday2.30pm - 1st Saturday Fellowship Martin Nunn 020 8462 5918

NOTE: - Some of the organisations meet once or twice per month.This is indicated by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. The numbers relate to which

week day of the month, NOT the calendar date.

Thought for the month

Love cannot be measured, nor counted and stored,It cannot be saved in some miserly hoard.Love grows and increases when given away,It blossoms with kindness and blooms every day.

It knows no divisions, no borders nor creeds,But thrives among thoughtfulness, sowing fresh seeds.Unseeking, unselfish and eager to share,Love triumphs in trouble and shines through despair.

The bounty of heaven is faith, hope and truth,The wisdom of age and the courage of youth.So many great blessings received from above,Most precious of all is the great gift of love.

Iris Hesselden

OK, can anyone tell us more about this photograph of2 geese with their goslings.

Answers to the editor by the July Press date. The best answer will be published in thenext edition of Catalyst. There could be a prize here.Photograph borrowed from a posting on Facebook