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THE KNARESBOROUGH TEAM MINISTRY
ACCORD
DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019
Dear Friends Dear Friends Dear Friends Dear Friends At this time of year, you would
probably be expecting me to write something warm and woolly about Christmas and the impending New Year… something about the promises of salvation brought to us through Jesus born at Christmas, and then maybe go on to talk a little about expectations for the New Year and setting achievable goals and resolutions. However, this editorial is going to talk about ‘change’ instead. In the 5 years I have served as your team rector, we have gone through many changes. I personally have been the catalyst for some of them. Others have reflected the changing nature of the wider church and some have been external changes we have had to react to. As you all now know, our team vicar, Jo, leaves us in January. It was with great sadness that I broke this news at the beginning of November. Jo has brought much love and joy to our team but sadly, after just over 2 years, is to leave us. We wish Jo and Ralph every success and prosperity as they build a new life for themselves in Greece, and they leave with our thanks and our love. Meanwhile, we will continue to function with one stipendiary priest and the essential support of retired clergy from the area. Bill Snelson has again generously agreed to help out across the team but will not have responsibility for one particular church. It is the Bishop’s wish, that as a team, we continue to think and plan more ‘as a team’‘as a team’‘as a team’‘as a team’ rather than as individual churches that are simply ‘in a team’. In many ways Jo’s leaving stimulates us to explore what we do next, and to look at changes we may wish to implement. So now, I want to talk about the joining of our team with the parish of Nidd. The idea that the Knaresborough Team ‘look after’ Nidd was something that first began under Elizabeth Sewell’s leadership. I suggested about three years ago that it would be wise to formalise the agreement or end it. After a very lengthy process of consultation and representation our current team ministry will cease at midnight on the 31st December, and a newly formed team will come into existence on 1st January, with Nidd fully integrated. The collective parish will be known as The Knaresborough Team Ministry, so no change there, other than a ‘fuller’ commitment
to resource that church in the same way all our churches are resourced.
Interestingly the whole process has allowed us the opportunity to revisit our team constitution. Presently as you know, there is an umbrella Parochial Church Council which delegates some authority to each church’s District Church Council. In effect each member church has very little say in the direction another member church is travelling and this can potentially give rise to confusion over events that could be better supported by other churches, particularly with fund-raising events taking place on the same day! I am suggesting that a new direction of travel may be to do away with DCC’s and instead have a better and correctly functioning PCC which would have a group of subcommittees, for example: Church Leadership, Finance, Mission, Worship, Youth, Pastoral Care to name but six. This would allow for a better understanding across the whole team of what’s happening in each church, a better sharing of ideas, resources, support and a stronger feeling of truly being team. This will increase participation across the team for all members and allow individuals to have an influence on areas of church life they have an interest in and passion for… in an era when there are less and less ordained clergy, the leadership of laity is more and more important. This proposal has been submitted to all DCC’s for discussion and the PCC will vote on it at its next meeting. So, a new parish, a new governing body, a new way of working (potentially). At this time of year we do indeed give thanks for the salvation of God, made incarnate in the person of Jesus. We give thanks for the promises made and on offer to each and every one of us. We also look to a new year which will bring change but also opportunity, and we trust that in the midst of it all the Holy Spirit will continue to guide our going out and our coming in. May God bless you this holy time of Christmas and always.
Yours in Christ’s Yours in Christ’s Yours in Christ’s Yours in Christ’s service,service,service,service,
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From the Parish RegistersFrom the Parish RegistersFrom the Parish RegistersFrom the Parish Registers
We welcome into our church family….We welcome into our church family….We welcome into our church family….We welcome into our church family….
Oliver George Hunt,
Rory James Perkins,
Mason Cooper Rhodes,
Joshua Adam Mort
Frankie Isabella Lockwood,
Ashton Leighton Stewart
We celebrate the marriage of…We celebrate the marriage of…We celebrate the marriage of…We celebrate the marriage of…
Victoria Mayers and Edward Kerr
We give thanks for the life of….We give thanks for the life of….We give thanks for the life of….We give thanks for the life of….
Roy Macrow
Martin Shaw
Michelle Pullan
Eric Wighton
Doreen Waddington
To book a baptism for children living in the parish or a wedding please contact the Parish Office.
email [email protected]
Tel. Jennifer Bradley (01423) 869209
SUNDAY MORNINGS
SEEKERS AT
ST. JOHN’S
Come and join our Sunday School Group for primary age children (4+) as we learn more about our faith, the church calendar, and the Bible through fun activities with friends (joining the congregation for the end of the service).
Contact the leaders for more information Natalie Atkinson: 07919 927623 Carli Bean: 07855 559974 Look us up on Facebook: Seekers at St. John’s
We look forward to meeting you soon!
2nd Dec
Christmas Tree Festival
9th Dec
Nativity Performance
16th Dec
Christmas Party
13th Jan
20th Jan
27th Jan
3rd Feb
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
CHURCH
VICARAGE LANE
KNARESBOROUGH
HG5 9AE
10.30—11.45
(or when the service ends)
Café Church @ the HUB EVERYBODY WELCOME
Come with friends or simply on your own and enjoy free tea/coffee, cake, chit-chat and informal prayer
7th December and 4th January
10.30am - 12noon
We look forward to seeing you there.
There will be no service in December
Do join us on Wednesday 23rd January at 7pm in
St John’s followed by fellowship
at the Mitre.
A short contempla�ve service open to all. We offer you the �me and
space to encounter God. To find s�llness, to find rest. To pause in all the
busyness of life and to find the meaning of that life. To reflect and refresh.
An opportunity to respond to God’s love and to be renewed. To give that
love back to the everyday.
Donations for the food bank can be left at the back of St Donations for the food bank can be left at the back of St Donations for the food bank can be left at the back of St Donations for the food bank can be left at the back of St
John’s church any time or taken John’s church any time or taken John’s church any time or taken John’s church any time or taken
to Holy Trinity on to Holy Trinity on to Holy Trinity on to Holy Trinity on
Sundays and Mondays between 10 and 12,Sundays and Mondays between 10 and 12,Sundays and Mondays between 10 and 12,Sundays and Mondays between 10 and 12,
CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS On 18th October 2018, HRH Princess Anne visited the Beatrice Wright Training Centre for Hearing Dogs at Bielby near Pocklington to celebrate their tenth anniversary. The Princess met some of the trainers and saw a
puppy class in action , After her speech, special awards were made to those who had contributed to the success of the centre, and what a surprise it was for
Derrick and Eleanor McRobert Derrick and Eleanor McRobert Derrick and Eleanor McRobert Derrick and Eleanor McRobert to hear their names announced. They were presented with “The Beatrice Wright 10th Anniversay Award” by HRH for training 30 life–changing puppies over the last 14 years and for their hard work as key members of the charity’s fundraising group in Harrogate. Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing Derrick and Eleanor in our churches and around the town with their delightful puppies and when HRH asked how they could give the puppies up she laughed and said “I suppose they have another waiting for you”
St Mary’s Church, Goldsborough, Sunday School
All children from 5 years old are
welcome to come and join us for fun filled
meetings. 10.30am after the
morning service
Sunday 9th December and every second Sunday of the month
Goldsborough
Christmas Prize Draw
Prizes include:
Luxury Festive Hamper A round of Golf for 4 at Rudding Park SPA experience for 2 at Rudding SPA
Afternoon Tea for 2 at Goldsborough Hall Plus other great prizes!
All proceeds in aid of St Mary’s Church
Tickets £1.00 each
Date of draw Sunday 16th December 2018 St Mary’s Church
Raffle Tickets will be on sale in church and
at various village events up to the Draw taking place or phone 01423 860965 to get tickets
Remembrance at St. Mary’s TowerRemembrance at St. Mary’s TowerRemembrance at St. Mary’s TowerRemembrance at St. Mary’s Tower Although having only three bells, and hung for chiming rather than ringing, St. Mary the Virgin at Goldsborough joined in the national ringing to mark the centenary of the Armistice in 1918. Mandy and Derrick tolled for the service and helped by all six of the Junior Soldiers from The Army Foundation College, chimed one of the “Agincourt” bells. Before the muster at the War Memorial the tenor chimed eleven strokes three times for the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and then Lynn and Noel joined in the peace ring at 12:30. The ringers returned, now joined by Yvonne, to ring alongside of the lighting of the beacon in the grounds of Goldsborough Hall, as part of The Battle’s O’er scheme.
From the archives………………….
Following the last two publications in Accord, we present the last of the 1918 extracts from the St Mary’s Church Goldsborough Parish Magazine. In this December 1918 issue, published one month after the cessation of four years of conflict, the expressions of thankfulness and relief are almost tangible.
Once again, the extracts are copied verbatim with no alteration whatsoever being made to the original grammar, punctuation or format. All the articles again, with the exception of the Rector’s letter, bear the name of R W Stock-dale as author.
These magazine articles have given us a rare insight into the lives of the peo-ple of this village and its Church during one of the most turbulent and devas-tating periods in modern history. In this issue though, there appears a con-stant. One hundred years after the Rector put pen to paper, his statement “May everything that makes for a happy Christmas be yours, through Him” must surely be just as applicable today as it was the day the ink was drying on his letter.
Paul Kerwin
EXTRACTS FROM THE DECEMBER 1918 ISSUE
RECTOR’S LETTER
My dear Friends,
Although what were intended to be my farewell words to you in the Parish Magazine are some weeks old, I am asking for a corner once more, just because of the great joy that is in our hearts at this time, and to be able in spirit to shake you by the hand, and thank God with you for the glorious Victory and the Dawn of Peace. “Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” What a Christmas this one of 1918 will be! The greatest in the world’s history, save one, whose name it bears. May everything that makes for a happy Christmas be yours, through Him. A happy, joyful Christmas to our gallant men, who have ventured their lives for Home and England, and won through. May the best be waiting them, wherever they are at this Christmas, and afterwards in the memory of this really grateful Country.
Always your sincere Friend, E.W EVANS.
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
The members of our small community were invited to focus their thankfulness in a special service on Thursday Nov.14th and Sunday the 17th. On the latter day collections were made for the noble work for the blind of St. Dunstan’s Hostel, amounting to £7 3s.2d. Goldsborough has indeed cause for thankfulness, not only because the war is over, but also because all through her life was untouched by the worst terrors and rigours of war, so far as the bodily life is concerned. Many have felt the strain of long-sustained anxiety and suspense, some the mingled grief and joy of welcoming back those who have been severely wounded, some the pain of bereavement. But our life has never been haunted by the spectre of famine, and only once, so far as we know, has the air-raid danger come near us. Perhaps the worst bodily discomfort was experienced at the very end, when coal was not obtainable, and householders were forced to gather up the fragments of wood which a “well-wooded area” kindly supplied.
THE SCHOOL
By the sale of the produce of the school garden a sum of £2 12s.6d has been realised. It has been sent as a donation to Harrogate Hospital. For the making of this profit credit is due not only to teachers and scholars, but also to Messrs. Dickinson and Paxton who gave the manure, and also to those who gave the seed potatoes.
The Church of
St Mary the Virgin, Goldsborough
Extends the warmest and most
cordial invitation to you, to join in
the fellowship of our village Church, as we celebrate the joy of this
festive season, with the following programme of services and a
Nativity Play.
Christingle Sunday 16th December 4.00 pm
Duringthisservice,childrenwillbegivenChristingles,symbolically
decoratedorangesandacollectionwillbetakenfortheChildren’sSociety.
Goldsborough School Nativity Play Tuesday 18th December
Firstperformanceat1.30pm followedbyasecondperformanceat6.30pm.
9 Lessons & Carols Sunday 23rd December 6.30 pm
Joinusforinspirationalreadings,thesingingofcommunalCarolsand
renditionsbyour ineChoirinthistraditionalChristmascelebration.
Followingthisservice,towarmusonthiswinterevening,wewillshare
MulledWineandStollen.
Crib Service Monday 24th December 3.00 pm
AcelebrationoftheNativity,withCarolsinging,forfamiliesandchildren.
Midnight Mass Monday 24th December 11.30 pm
Inthestillnessandpeaceofthenight,weheraldthenewChristmasDay.
Christmas Day Communion Tuesday 25th December 9.00 am
“Untousachildisborn…”
Farewell to our Parish Administrator
218 wedding bookings and banns, 100 marriage preparation couples, 243 baptisms, the setting of 1240 service sheets and 50 Accord magazines, after 5 years and a great deal of soul searching, I’ve decided it is time to hang up the office keys and concentrate on my ordination training and my family. I’ll be starting one of my placements shortly so now seems like a sensible time. It’s been a genuinely valuable experience working alongside some truly gifted priests, some who have come and gone, dedicated laity, readers and musicians not to mention the wedding couples, baptism families and parishioners. It’s been an absolute privilege to be part of this benefice team. Knaresborough is my home town which I care about deeply and I look forward to seeing growth within the changing scene of the Knaresborough Team Ministry churches. Thank you to all who have enhanced my role as parish administrator. I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a blessed 2019 and beyond. I’m sure I’ll see many of you around the town. God Bless Jen
CONFIRMATION 2019CONFIRMATION 2019CONFIRMATION 2019CONFIRMATION 2019
Youth:Youth:Youth:Youth: The youth of our parish are going to be joining a new and exciting initiative that is being spread out across the Harrogate Deanery.
ALPHA YOUTHALPHA YOUTHALPHA YOUTHALPHA YOUTH - this course will allow young people from
different churches to meet together to discuss the things that they find important
So what is……So what is……So what is……So what is…… The Alpha Youth Series is a brand new interactive series of thirteen short episodes designed to help engage young people in conversations about faith, life and God. The series features stories from all around the globe, from a wide variety of different contexts and cultures. Each episode is interactive—with short breaks that make space for discussion in small groups. In each session we will eat food, watch a talk, and discuss questions in small groups. FoodFoodFoodFood has a way of bringing people together and building community. So even if it’s a light snack, sweets or a full meal, Alpha always starts with food. The TalksTalksTalksTalks tackle core questions about life and faith from a Christian perspective. There are 9 weekly episodes and 4 episodes for the Alpha Weekend Sleepover. Each episode averages 23 minutes in length. Throughout each episode, there are three DiscussionDiscussionDiscussionDiscussion breaks. These breaks give everyone a chance to share thoughts and ideas in small groups without fear of being corrected or judged. Along the way there are opportunities to experience WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship through music and moments for PrayerPrayerPrayerPrayer. So come along and explore some of the big questions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. What about confirmation?What about confirmation?What about confirmation?What about confirmation? If you would like to be Baptised or Confirmed, the Youth Alpha is a great way to prepare for that commitment.
Dates and Times of Youth AlphaDates and Times of Youth AlphaDates and Times of Youth AlphaDates and Times of Youth Alpha
Week 1:Week 1:Week 1:Week 1: Sunday 13.01.19 Life: Is this it?
Week 2:Week 2:Week 2:Week 2: Sunday 20.01.19 Jesus: Who is HE?
Week 3:Week 3:Week 3:Week 3: Sunday 03.02.19 Cross: Why did Jesus die?
Week 4:Week 4:Week 4:Week 4: Sunday 10.02.19 Faith: How can we have faith?
Week 5:Week 5:Week 5:Week 5: Sunday 17.02.19 Prayer: How and why do I pray?
Week 6:Week 6:Week 6:Week 6: Friday 01.03.19 Friday 01.03.19 Friday 01.03.19 Friday 01.03.19 Weekend SleepoverWeekend SleepoverWeekend SleepoverWeekend Sleepover
5.00pm - 6.00pm Arrive, games and food
6.00pm - 7.00pm Why and how do I read the Bible?
7.30pm - 8.00pm Break
8.00pm - 9.00pm Spirit: Who is the Holy Spirit
And what does He do?
9.00pm onwards Sleepover at Church (games)
Saturday 02.03.19Saturday 02.03.19Saturday 02.03.19Saturday 02.03.19
9.00am - 10.00am Breakfast
10.00am - 11.30am Fill: How can I be filled with the
Holy Spirit?
11.30 - 1.00pm Lunch
1.00pm - 2.00pm New life: How can I make the most
of the rest of my life?
3.00pm Finish
Week 7:Week 7:Week 7:Week 7: Sunday 10.03.19 Evil: How can I resist evil?
Week 8:Week 8:Week 8:Week 8: Sunday 17.03.19 Telling others: How and why do I
tell others?
Week 9:Week 9:Week 9:Week 9: Sunday 24.03.19 Healing: Does God heal today?
The Valenzano Ensemble The Valenzano Ensemble The Valenzano Ensemble The Valenzano Ensemble –––– NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember 2018 Concert at St. Mary’s, 2018 Concert at St. Mary’s, 2018 Concert at St. Mary’s, 2018 Concert at St. Mary’s,
GoldsboroughGoldsboroughGoldsboroughGoldsborough On Sunday 18th November the talented Quintet once again treated us to an excellent and varied musical menu. It has to be a winner when the combination of good, live performance is coupled with afternoon ‘tea’ in our beautiful church. The first half, the more serious, opened with Haydn’s Sinfonia No. 8 (‘Le Soir’, the last of a group of three), in four movements, and cleverly arranged by Paul Cole. This was followed by Telemann’s Concerto for Viola and Strings, showcasing Laura’s talent, particularly in the Allegro. Joyce’s programme notes were sprinkled with informative and ‘mischievous’ fun and Paul told us that this was the first known viola concerto. Interesting – but not before he shared some viola jokes with us; that poor instrument, the butt of all musical humour. However, Telemann’s output was prodigious, 40 operas, and 600 overtures to his name and by the age of ten, he could
play four instruments competently. I share none of those talents, but here are a couple more viola jokes: “What do you call a person who plays the viola”? – “A violator” and “Did you hear my last recital”? – “I hope so”! Sorry Laura! We were next treated to Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, the four movements again so cleverly arranged by Paul, each evoking elegance, charm and energy, through to the short finale. Schubert carried a torch at the high ceremonial of Beethoven’s funeral – and tragically,
the next year, was buried beside him. The interval heralded yet more tea, wine and yes, cakes, as we chatted with the
musicians prior to the lighter second half of the programme. Debussy’s dreamy ‘The Girl with the Flaxen Hair’ opened the second half, a short piece, beautifully conveying innocence. Paul’s lovely arrangement of Bernstein’s ‘Maria’ from ‘West Side Story’ came next. This was very apt, 2018 marking Bernstein’s centenary year and needless to say, we were instantly transported to New York’s Upper West Side, with hints of ‘Tonight’ also interwoven into the piece. Cellist Joyce had cleverly arranged the next four pieces, beginning with Charles Trenet’s ‘Beyond the Sea’ and this included some interesting changes of key. ‘Moscow Nights’ by Vasily Solovyov-Sedoi came next, reminiscent of, dare I say, both, Kenny Ball and Acker Bilk’s 60’s hit ‘Midnight in Moscow’! We were then treated to the Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu with ‘Tico Tico’, a popular piece with its syncopated rhythms and highlighting Iain’s violin pizzicato, prompting a friend of mine to say, “please could I have mine with extra cheese” – ahem! Everyone from Edmundo Ros to the Berlin Phil. have made recordings. The penultimate piece of the programme came from that master of film music (Thomas Crown Affair ‘Windmills of your Mind’ etc.) and jazz pianist Michel Legrand with ‘What are you doing with the rest of your life’. We ended with a Hungarian Czardas composed by an Italian from Naples! This well known piece is favoured by almost every gypsy band and it features virtuosic violin with a slow start and a fast, wild finish. We weren’t let down – and whilst on the subject of ‘fiddles’, it might just interest Paul, who plays on his wonderful 1817 Valenzano, that this august instrument- maker shares his name with a current New Jersey family Winery. ‘Goldsborough Guzzlers’ and any other oenophiles out there, take note, so-to-speak! All good things must come to an end, but this enthused audience was having none of it! We were treated to Mozart’s fun Divertimento ‘Ein Musikalischer Spass’ as an encore. This musical joke parodies sub-standard composers/players and the ensemble pulled it off with po-faced professionalism, effortlessly regurgitating endless repetitions, through to the jarring, oh so dissonant, finale – marvellous! Huge thanks to Valenzano; a really lovely way for us to spend a Sunday afternoon and with all proceeds again applied to those much-needed funds for St. Mary’s. Thanks also to Rev. Jo, Paul, Tom, Jackie and Graham – and indeed, all our bakers and helpers. It now only remains for me to beg the following question: with his prolific output of 106 symphonies and Bach’s own Coffee Cantata, why oh why
Harrogate CMS Support Group
In October Sue Michael a'ended a very interes�ng evening talk, organised by
the Harrogate CMS Support Group.
The first speakers were Chris and Anna Hembury, mission partners in Hull, who
we know well and have a'ended our Church and Sunday School.
Their faith and commitment to the poor and marginalised in Hull is awe
inspiring.
They are currently fund raising to create a new and bigger space for their sewing
collec�ve, which gives women a safe space in which to relax, chat, be crea�ve
and bond.
This is a cornerstone of their work and funds are urgently needed. If you would
like to make a dona�on please speak to Sue.
The second speakers were a young couple, Andy and Jessica Lynch. They are
going to Ecuador with CMS, to work with Cra. Aid Interna�onal, which was
founded by Susie Hart of Neema Cra.s, who again we are familiar with.
Jessica is qualified to teach Art and Design and will be working with the
disabled, to set up a project like Neema Cra.s.
Andy will be Project Manager, driver and look a.er their 3 year old daughter as
well!
They have no idea what to expect of life once they get there, but again their
faith and belief that they are doing the right thing is truly impressive.
Again, if you would like to support them in any way please speak to Sue.
Please support both these couples in your prayers.
If you wish to be inspired and see faith in ac�on, come along to the Harrogate
CMS Support Group!
Special 50th Anniversary Christingle Service
St Mary’s, Goldsborough
Sunday 16th December at 4pm. Families and children of all ages welcome. This lovely event helps to support the valuable work of The Children’s Society
Christingle services play a very important part in fundraising for the Children’s Society. Many children in our communities are especially vulnerable over Christmas time and need extra help. If you are not able to attend our Christingle Service, collection envelopes will be available in Church in December. Please support generously if you can, as every contribution can help to turn a child’s life around and give them a future Thank you.
"Richard was Director of Music at this church for 22 years. I was privileged to serve alongside him as Organist and Choirmaster for all of this period. Within months of his arrival, he found himself conducting in the cathedrals of Notre Dame de Paris and Chartres. He was in his element. Richard’s greatest gift was as a choirtrainer. As his work in Bristol, Roundhay, Bradford and, finally, Knaresborough (not to mention for the RSCM) amply demonstrated by the number of his former choristers present at his Requiem Mass, he had the rare ability to inspire loyalty in others, particularly the young. They would go the extra mile for him. He could pass his enthusiasm to those who at first seemed quite unmusical. More than once, I heard a chorister, having dutifully worked through a modern worship song, ask “Can we sing some proper music now Mr D?”. Ex ore innocentium, as Richard would say. Our many tours took us all over the UK and Europe and involved several new commissions. It was entirely fitting, however, that Richard’s final tour in October 2016 should be a return trip to sing at Bristol Cathedral where we performed his retirement gift of a commission of the evening canticles by Philip Wilby, The Knaresborough Service. It was a cause of great satisfaction to him that this work, which reflected Richard’s tastes with more than a touch of Howells and Sumsion, soon entered the cathedral repertory. Similarly, I know that he was delighted that his work was rightly recognised by the RSCM, alongside that of other distinguished church musicians, at the annual awards ceremony in St Edmundsbury Cathedral in 2017 when he received his honorary ARSCM.
REFLECTIONS AND TRIBUTES
Richard Darke BA MLitt ARCO
(CHM) PGCE ARSCM - Director of Music Emeritus
St. Edmundsbury Cathedral
October 2015
He suffered from more than his fair share of health difficul-ties, but did so with dignity and never an ounce of self-pity. He was a rare commodity and will be sorely missed."
David Salter
Richard touched the lives of many singers over the years with his choir training skills. Here are just a few brief reflections from those he trained at St John’s:
During the time that I sang in St John's choir and Richard was Director of Music I was always impressed by how much time and effort he was prepared to put into developing the sound and musicality of the treble line, both as a whole and each voice individually. He treated every treble with respect regardless of their age, created a real sense of com-munity and purpose, and introduced us to hundreds of years of beautiful music which has inspired me to keep singing despite pursuing a career outside of music.
Mel DoddsMel DoddsMel DoddsMel Dodds
Thank you Mr D for being the best vocal trainer and friend to me. I wouldn't
be the chorister I am today without you. BBBBrandon randon randon randon
HancockHancockHancockHancock
I liked best his humanity and pursuit of high musical standards - he was like a big brother to me and fun to be with. Derek Jeary
Not only did Mr Darke introduce me to the choir and the church itself, he also taught me everything I know about music and for that I will be eternally grateful. He was an in-credible man and an inspiration to so many, including my-self.
In late summer 2006, a number of trebles had left and we had very few left. Then, in the autumn term, Richard managed to recruit 14 new choristers. In December that year, I heard them sing by themselves for the first time, as they rehearsed “Walking in the Air” for the Christmas concert. I was immediately struck by the beautiful sound and clear diction, which were comparable in quality to any cathedral front row, and Richard had coaxed from these children in only two months. As I listened, I appreciated for the first time Richard’s great gift for training and nurturing children. Andrew Smith
Thoughts such as these underline just how special Richard’s contribution to music at St John’s was. My own memory will always be one of nothing short of amazement that an ordinary Parish Church could produce a series of Advent performances of Britten’s Ceremony of Carols in candlelit procession.
David Salter
I’m fairly certain that if Mr Darke hadn’t recruited me into the choir 8 years ago I would never have taken singing seriously. What he taught me from day one has shaped who I am today in so many ways and he has opened up so many doors for me and my future. I will always be so grateful to him for everything he
has done. Lauren WindsorLauren WindsorLauren WindsorLauren Windsor
Richard Darke ARSCM St Edmundsbury Cathedral
October 2015
Friday Friday Friday Friday 22nd February 201922nd February 201922nd February 201922nd February 2019
7.30 p.m.7.30 p.m.7.30 p.m.7.30 p.m. In Holy Trinity Church Hall,
Briggate Light refreshments provided
All are welcome
CHILDREN IN NEED CHILDREN IN NEED CHILDREN IN NEED CHILDREN IN NEED ---- “Let’s “Let’s “Let’s “Let’s
all Bake”all Bake”all Bake”all Bake”
At Trinity Teddies we baked at home and we baked during our Thursday session and as a result we will be able to send £150 to “Children in Need”. We would like to thank all the parents, grandparents, church members and our helpers for making this possible. Everyone enjoyed eating the Pudsey Bear biscuits and other
treats that were made for this event.
Thank you. You all did really well.
Reflecting on the theme of war and remembrance, Yvonne Spencer has written the following poem………... Women in WarWomen in WarWomen in WarWomen in War Buds sprouting and fields alive with early summer and essence of apple blossom pervading the air. Just him and me when we were free and love was young and fair—a distant memory! Invasion, intrusion, conflict, battle, death rattle. Will we tread this haven of peace, this living green, ever again or will my love perish and end up under the sod? Who knows? Only God. Merchant ships fall prey to U-boats itent on destruction, preventing production of daily bread. Men do not battle alone as women are called from home. Called to backbreaking toil ploughing the soil. Single furrow: scaling muck, snagging turnips, felling trees and shepherding sheep before they could sleep. Lugging potatoes, stoking boilers and stacking hay for little pay. Endless grind from dawn until dusk; green jerseys wet with sweat. But women were able; producing food for the nation’s table. Men and women—yours and mine “They in glory shine” But leaves me with a poignant thought. I do not know How we can love ourselves And hate our foe!
Spotlight on…………Spotlight on…………Spotlight on…………Spotlight on………… Yvonne Spencer from Holy TrinityYvonne Spencer from Holy TrinityYvonne Spencer from Holy TrinityYvonne Spencer from Holy Trinity
Tell us a little bit about yourselfTell us a little bit about yourselfTell us a little bit about yourselfTell us a little bit about yourself Separated from my siblings at birth as my mother couldn’t cope, I was taken into the care of matron Alexander until the age of 5 when I entered a lions den (this being a children’s home). I was married to a good man, James for 54 years. I am a friendly, sensitive, kind, loyal, and cheerful individual.
Your greatest achievement? Your greatest achievement? Your greatest achievement? Your greatest achievement? Gaining confidence in Matron Alexander’s care gave me sufficient belief in myself, resilience to cope and to develop into a thankful and happy person without the care of parents
Describe yourself in one sentence.Describe yourself in one sentence.Describe yourself in one sentence.Describe yourself in one sentence. One who enjoys life.
What would your motto be?What would your motto be?What would your motto be?What would your motto be? Smile What is your food heaven? What is your food heaven? What is your food heaven? What is your food heaven? Cottage pie and trifle And your food hell?And your food hell?And your food hell?And your food hell? Tripe Who has been your greatest inspiration?Who has been your greatest inspiration?Who has been your greatest inspiration?Who has been your greatest inspiration? My in loco parentis, Matron Alexander and Wm Arthur Prest, my English Master What luxury item would you take to a desert island?What luxury item would you take to a desert island?What luxury item would you take to a desert island?What luxury item would you take to a desert island? Radio attached to books Your favourite hymn(s)?Your favourite hymn(s)?Your favourite hymn(s)?Your favourite hymn(s)? I have many favourites and one is “Teach me my God and King”
Amid the whirlwind into which we are drawn at Christmas, why not take the opportunity to step aside from all the busyness and discover the peace that
only Jesus can bring?
Join us for a short reflective service with time for prayer, silence and meditation, followed by refreshments
Fridays 30th Nov, 7th, 14th & 21st Dec at 3 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Briggate, Knaresborough
Come and join the fun at Holy Trinity in December Sunday 2nd December Christmas fair from 12noon in the Church hall, and at 3pm, a free tea party with Santa for the children
Knaresborough Choral Society invites you to their concert on Saturday 8th December at 3pm in Church
On Friday 14th December you are welcome to join us as we go carol singing. Starting at the Manor House on Stockwell Lane at 7pm and progressing round some of the hostelries in the town.
Our Carol service will be at 4pm on Sunday 16th December followed by seasonal refreshments in church
If your children enjoy dressing up then come along to our popular crib service at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve in Church
We shall celebrate Jesus’ wondrous birth with Midnight Mass, 11.30pm on Christmas Eve and Holy Communion at 10.00am on Christmas Day
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th—25th January 2019
The theme for this year’s week of Prayer for Christian Unity is based around
Deuteronomy 16:18-20 “Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue…”
The resources have been developed by the churches of Indonesia, where there is a
strong emphasis upon the need for unity alongside the na�on’s ethnic and religious
diversity.
Here in Knaresborough we tradi�onally work with our fellow Chris�ans in the
various churches across the town, apprecia�ng our own religious diversity, and
looking forward to the preaching of others in the pulpit exchange.
Rev’d Bill Snelson writes about how each Church can learn from the other, and
gives us something to think about in this January’s Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity.
EXCHANGING GIFTS
“Exchanging gifts” – Yes, it’s a great part of Christmas.
It’s also the theme and method of the recent series of international “conversations”
between representatives of the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican
Communion. The statement coming out of the conversations is Walking Together
on the Way.*
Behind the statement is the working assumption that each Church has insights and
emphases which are gifts to the other. So, those in discussion start by listening –
real listening, not waiting for a pause in the conversation to get their own voice
heard or to score points, but attentive listening to find out what they can learn, or
how they can and should change. (This way of working is known as “receptive
ecumenism” – that is, “what gifts can we receive from the other?”)
Great strides have been made in finding shared ground between Roman Catholics
and Anglicans in the past fifty years. There’s recognition of common faith in God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and in the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.
The Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) has now moved its
attention to a significant hindrance to unity: that is the level at which each Church
operates — Anglicans are strong on regional or provincial autonomy, but weak on
anything global; whereas the Roman Catholic Church is the reverse. This raises
questions about where decisions are made concerning ethics and liturgy, about
the ordination of women or openly gay people as priests, or the blessing of same-
sex unions.
The Anglican Communion comprises 40 autonomous Provinces, each with its own
Archbishop and governing structure. The strength is that each Provincial Church is
in touch with the local culture, and reflects it. But each Province is only loosely
connected to the others, and may lack an international perspective.
The Roman Catholic Church is governed centrally; there is far less national identity,
but a much stronger sense of belonging to a universal world-wide Church, united
in loyalty and affection to the Pope.
In Anglicanism lay people play a large part in decision-making, from general/
national synods, through diocesan and deanery synods, to parochial church
councils. When they occur at all in the Roman Catholic Church, such lay gatherings
– from Rome right through to the local parish church – are consultative, but do not
make authoritative decisions.
Each Church can learn from the other, in these and other practices. Hence
an exchange of gifts.
*Walking Together on the Way: Learning to be the Church — local, regional,
universal 2018 – available via Google. Rev’d Bill Snelson
SPECIAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGSPECIAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGSPECIAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGSPECIAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
WEDNESDAY 16TH JANUARY 7.30pm in HOLY WEDNESDAY 16TH JANUARY 7.30pm in HOLY WEDNESDAY 16TH JANUARY 7.30pm in HOLY WEDNESDAY 16TH JANUARY 7.30pm in HOLY TRINI-TRINI-TRINI-TRINI-
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Due to the pastoral reorganisation that takes effect on 1st January 2019 (see Accord editori-al), we have to hold a Special Parochial Church Meeting as soon as possible in the new year.
It will be a meeting to effectively appoint office holders (Churchwardens), and members of the new PCC. Nomination forms will be put up in all the churches in the next few weeks.
There will be no accounts to approve as they will not have been completed or audited, nor will there be any reports required from church groups. It will therefore be relatively short so
please make it a priority to attend. Rev’d Garry Rev’d Garry Rev’d Garry Rev’d Garry
ST JOHN’S CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2018
DECEMBER 1ST – 9TH
OPEN MONDAY – SATURDAY 10 – 4.30PM
SUNDAY 12- 4PM
SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED IN THE HUB @ St JOHN’S EACH
WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY, RAFFLE, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SANTA WILL BE VISITING ON BOTH
SATURDAYS
PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALONG TO SUPPORT US.
ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE SHARED BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND CHARITIES OF
ITS CHOICE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
email Joyce [email protected]
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St.John’s News & Events …………From the choir stalls RICHARD DARKE On Saturday 3rd November we said our final farewells to Richard Darke in a Requiem Mass full of the music he loved and presided over by his good friend Canon Paul Greenwell. I will leave it to David Salter to write elsewhere in Accord about Richard’s distinguished contribution to the world of church music in general and to St John’s Choir in particular. However, I would like to thank all those who sang, played or otherwise contributed to Richard’s service, which was a fitting tribute to an outstanding musician, a truly inspirational choir trainer and mentor, a loyal friend and a loving father. The church was full to the brim and we welcomed many visiting singers, including former members of our own choir and the Bradford Choristers, as well as organists Nicholas Gleede, James Hills and Josh Roebuck; all
under the expert and watchful eye of Simon Lindley. The repertoire was challenging: William Byrd’s Four Part Mass, ‘Let all mortal flesh keep silence’ (Bairstow) and the Te Deum Collegium Regale (Howells), as well as music by Walford Davies and, of course, by Richard himself. However, the choir rose to
the challenge magnificently and sang their hearts out in a manner which I know would have brought a smile to Richard’s face. In particular, I would like to pay tribute to the eight young people from our choir who worked incredibly hard to prepare for the service and acquitted themselves with distinction amidst a group of very experienced singers. Although it was an extremely difficult and emotional experience, their demeanour, focus and professionalism were a great credit to themselves, St John’s Choir, and of course to Richard. Their performance was truly exceptional and I am very proud and privileged to work with such a talented and dedicated group of young people. The wonderful choral tradition which we continue to enjoy at St John’s is in no small way a testament to Richard’s exceptional ability to inspire, nurture and motivate young singers. It is a lasting legacy and a tradition we can be justly proud of. Long may it continue. Requiescat in pace Richard.
THANK YOU October was a busy month for the Choir, with the upper voices singing at the True North Concert at Harrogate’s Royal Hall and our main tour of the year to sing the services for a weekend at Portsmouth Cathedral. Both events were a great success and I am very grateful to everyone who participated whether singing, playing or behind the scenes. CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Once again we are looking forward to a packed programme of festive music in church throughout the Christmas Tree Festival, as follows: Saturday 1st December 2018 – Music in church throughout the day, including Knaresborough Choral Society, Knot Another Choir and the St Mary’s Singers. Sunday 2nd December 2018 – Advent Carol Service at 5.00pm Monday 3rd December 2018 – Short Concert by Children of The Forest School at 2.00pm Friday 7th December 2018 – Music from Thula Mamas (Mother & Baby Group) at 10.15am Saturday 8th December 2018 – Music in church throughout the day, including Treble Clef, the Garklein Recorder Ensemble, The Songbirds and Voix Celestes. Sunday 9th December 2018 – St John’s Choir Christmas Concert at 6.00pm, with guest performers Cadenza, Follifoot School Choir, Knot Another Choir and Voix Celestes. CHARITY CAROL SINGING On Thursday 20th December 2018 a group of us will be meeting at the HUB at 7.30pm to do some charity carol singing around a
few Knaresborough pubs/restuarants, ending at The Mitre at approx. 9.00pm. This event is open to all, not just choir members, so please do come along and join us if you would like to do so. Our chosen charity this year is the Rector’s Ghana Appeal.
YORK MINSTER After Christmas the Choir will be singing a weekend of services at York Minster as follows: Saturday 29th December 2018 Choral Evensong at 5.15pm Sunday 30th December 2018 Choral Eucharist at 10.00am, Choral
Matins at 11.30am & Choral Evensong at 4.00pm It is always good to see some familiar faces in the congregation, so please come along and support us if you can. ANNUAL CHOIR DINNER The Annual Choir Dinner will be at The Mitre on Friday 4th January 2019 at 7.00pm (food served at 7.30pm). Details of the menu and cost will be avaiable shortly. This event is open to all choir members/supporters and their families, not forgetting our guest singers. Young people who are in year 7 and upwards are also very welcome to attend. Please let me know if you would like to join us for this great opportunity to relax after the Christmas rush and celebrate our musical achievements over the past year. CHORAL EVENSONG Our next service of Choral Evensong will be on Sunday 27th January 2019 at 4.00pm when we will be commerating Holocaust Memorial Day. Visiting singers are always very welcome. Please contact me for details of music and rehearsal times. SCHUBERT RECITAL: ‘A WINTER’S JOURNEY’ Some of you may remember the pianist Esther Knight, a former pupil of King James’s School, who played in our orchestra for the 2017 FEVA Eucharist. Esther is currently at the Royal Academy of Music studying as an accompanist. I am delighted that we will be welcoming Esther back to St John’s on Saturday 9th February 2019, when she and Guy Withers (Tenor) will present ‘A Winter’s Journey’ a recital of Schubert songs from the great song-cycle Winterreise. The recital will begin at 7pm and admission will be £12 Full Price/£6 Concessions. Please put the date in your diary now.
………….From the Flower Guild This year our remembrance service was special, not only because it fell on Sunday 11th and commemorated the 100 year anniversary of the end of WW1, but also because the Flower Guild had bought a few large artificial poppies, as well as being given a number of altar poppies by the British Legion. This enabled us to not only do wall arrangements, but also to do an arrangement of poppies on the high altar where they were easily visible, and without the addition of other less appropriate flowers, as well as an arrangement in the porch to welcome visitors.
This year for the first time during the two minute silence, as the chairman of the British Legion, standing motionless to attention, slowly lowered the flag in salute to the fallen of WW1 and other wars, poppy petals gently floated down to rest upon the altar and the flag. In the complete silence it was a moving and unforgettable moment. Into action once more the Flower Guild are arranging tableaux and a grotto for Santa Claus for the Christmas Tree Festival. We hope people will again enjoy the spectacle of over 80 Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes and telling so many stories. All lit up, the spectacle, in an already beautiful church, is magical. Then we shall concentrate on decorating the church for Christmas. Please contact our coordinators if you would like us to arrange flowers in remembrance or for a celebration. Bernice 866539 or Antje 860463 Pat Hewitson
………….From the classroom Knaresborough’s first ethical Christmas shopping event – Christmas with a Conscience – was held at Henshaw’s art and craft centre last weekend. Hosted by the Harrogate Fairtrade group, the event included stalls representing many local social enterprise groups, all offering ethically sourced and fairly traded gift ideas. The day was opened by Mrs Margaret Sentamu, wife of the Archbishop of York, who joined in enthusiastically as children from St John’s school infant choir delighted the crowded room with carols in a number of different languages! Older children from St John’s school , who have been working hard towards their Archbishop’s Young Leaders award, served behind the different stalls, learning about the goods they were selling and about the people supported by the organisations. Their dedication and enthusiasm were noted by many attendees of the event. It truly was a wonderful event. Well done to the Harrogate Fairtrade group for organising it, and to the children of St John’s school for the entertainment and the service-with-smiles! Jenny Byers ………….From the Bell Tower Up your tower – St John’s Bell news, November 2018 Those of you who were present at the Remembrance service in the Church on 11 November, will know that poppy petals fell from high above the chancel to the floor below, during the Last Post, Two Minutes Silence and the Reveille, as well as during one of the
anthems. By all accounts it was a moving and effective experience and a number of comments have been made accordingly. Let me therefore give you some idea of the story behind this. A month or two ago I got a message that Garry was wanting to scatter some petals in church. 'A little odd' I thought. Why ask me? What has that to do with the bell ringers? I managed to catch up with Garry and it became clear. As this year's Remembrance service has a special significance, Garry wanted poppy petals to fall during part of the service to add drama and reverence. He had researched the availability of poppy petals for this purpose and had, very efficiently, ordered and received eight bags. The ringing room is, of course, above the crossing in the chancel, so Garry consulted with the bell ringers on how to achieve the dramatic effect. I explained it wasn't that easy. The "trap door" isn't really a trap door as such, it's a selection of heavy oak beams and boards laid across a large hole, with a substantial drop below. So, Garry, Brian Robinson and I, met one morning in the ringing room to investigate the problems and assess the risks. After rolling back the carpet and lifting the floor boards, we peered into the gaps between the beams. After a little jiggling and a little shoving, we opened up a small space, too narrow for a person to fit through, but through which petals could be gently sprinkled. We tried a handful. They went straight up! Not quite what we intended or expected. The problem is that when the church is heated, obviously, it is full of hot air. As I have noted previously, the ringing room is not generally a warm place. As we open up the floor, the hot air rushes upwards, taking the petals with it. After a few experiments, we concluded we needed to use some form of hopper or funnel to deliver the petals to below the ceiling height. Brian went off and, in a few days, created a neatly made and beautifully decorated "poppy hopper". John Leech and I tried it out late one morning. It worked a treat, although it caused a little confusion with some visitors who were walking underneath at the time. So, all was set, although it occurred to me that the people who were likely to be in the vicinity underneath should know what to expect. The band were told, since they supply the bugler. On the day of the service all went well and worked. We rang the bells half muffled before the service - our favourite way of ringing as it is most dramatic. After the service started and during the opening hymn, the carpet was rolled back and floor
It is important to remember that the 2018 anniversary of the Great War is also a cause of celebration of the end of that war. There were a number of celebrations around the district and na-tionally. St John's participated in open (i.e. non-muffled) ringing at 12:30 pm on the 11th November along with towers across the country. You will also recall in previous articles that the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (CCCBR) launched a campaign to re-cruit 1,400 new bell ringers across the country in honour of the 1,400 who lost their lives. Our new recruits participated in this ringing. If you are interested in trying your hand at big bell ringing, we will be happy to give you a taste of the exercise. Feel free to come to practices at 7:30 pm Tuesday evenings or contact Matt Curl, Tow-er Captain on 868104 or [email protected]. You don’t need to be big or strong or musical. You just need to be able to count to 8. All welcome, young or old or in-between. Matt Curl, Tower Captain
Dates for your Diary…….. Saturday 1st to 9th December…..Christmas Tree Festival Sunday 9th December Sunday School Nativity 10.30am service Christmas Concert 6pm Christmas Eve….. Crackers @ Christmas & Christingle 11am Nine Lessons & Carols 7pm Midnight Mass 11.30pm Christmas Day….. Family Eucharist Service at 10am Sunday 30th December…. Team Service at Nidd church 10.30am followed by Mince pies and Drinks Sunday 27th January….Holocaust Memorial Evensong….4pm
12th January 2019
9.30 am – 12.00 noon
St Mark’s Harrogate
Rt Revd Dr Tom
Wright Professor of New
Testament and Early Christianity,
St Andrew’s University
Space, time and history: Jesus and the challenge
of God (live lecture)
16th February 2019
9.30 am – 12.00 noon
Mowbray Community Church
Andrew Emerton Dean of St Mellitus
College, London
Bibletrack seminar: The Prophets part 1
(DVD & facilitated discussion)
23rd March 2019 9.30 am – 12.00
noon St Mark’s Harrogate
Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley
Bishop of Ripon
To read, mark, learn and inwardly digest: some reflections on a
diet of Biblical interpretation
(live lecture)
13th April 2019 9.30 am – 12.00
noon Mowbray Community
Church
Andrew Emerton Dean of St Mellitus
College, London
Bibletrack seminar: The Prophets part 2
(DVD & facilitated discussion)
HARROGATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MISSION This was launched five years ago to provide excellent theological and biblical training that is open to and accessible by anyone with an enquiring mind. The aim is to develop a learning community which not only deepens faith and understanding, but also equips people to bring fresh insights into every sphere of life and discipleship. The 2018/9 season includes eight Saturday morning sessions featuring well qualified speakers either delivering a live lecture or recorded on DVD. They are all lively and engaging speakers, passionate about their subject and keen to explore its relevance for today. Included in the cost is continental breakfast served from 9.30 am, with the formal session beginning at 10.00 am. See www.hstm.org.uk for full details. Live lectures are £8 per morning, or season ticket £25 for the series of four. Students: £5 per session or £15 for the season, under 18s free. Bibletrack seminars cost £5 per morning, students £3, under 18s free. Includes continental breakfast. Payable on the day in cash or by cheque made out to ‘Harrogate School of Theology and Mission’.
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Sunday December 2nd
8am BCP
10.30am Holy Communion
5pm
Advent Carol Service
10.45am Sung
Eucharist
Sunday December 9th
8am BCP
10:30am
Sunday School Nativity
6pm Christmas Concert
10.45am Sung
Eucharist
Sunday
December 16th
8am BCP
10.30am
Choral Eucharist
10.45am Sung
Eucharist with
Sunday School
4pm Carol Service
Sunday
December 23rd
8am BCP
10:30am Holy Communion
10.45am
Sung Eucharist
Monday
December 24th
Christmas Eve
11am Crackers @
Christmas with Christingle
7pm Nine Lessons and
Carols 11.30pm
Midnight Mass
4.30pm Crib
Service
11.30 Midnight Mass
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St Paul & St St Paul & St St Paul & St St Paul & St MargaretMargaretMargaretMargaret
NiddNiddNiddNidd
Sunday December 2nd
9am BCP Holy Communion
10.30am Matins
Sunday December 9th
9am Holy
Communion
10.30am BCP Holy
Communion
Sunday
December 16th
9am Holy
Communion 4pm
Christingle
10.30am Matins
Sunday December
23rd
9am Holy
Communion 6.30pm
Carol Service
6pm Carols by
Candlelight
4.30pm Carols by
Candlelight
Monday December
24th
Christmas Eve
3pm Nativity Service
11.30pm
Midnight Mass
11.30pm Midnight
Mass
Please note there will be no service at 11am on Wednesday 5th December at St John’s due to the Christmas Tree Festival. BCP at 10am at Holy Trinity as usual
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Tuesday December
25th Christmas
Day
8am
10.00am All age Christmas
Worship
10.00am
Sung Eucharist (note earlier start
time)
Sunday
December 30th
8am
No 10.30am Service here
Team service at Nidd
No 10.45am Service here Team service
10.30am at Nidd
Sunday January
6th
8am
10.30am Holy Communion
10.45am
Sung Eucharist
Sunday January
13th
8am
10.30am Second Sunday
Service
Baptisms
10.45am Sung Eucharist
Sunday January
20th Week of Prayer
For Christian Unity Pulpit Swap
8am
10.30am Choral Eucharist
10.45am
Sung Eucharist With Sunday School
Sunday January
27th
8am
10.30am Holy Communion
4pm
Holocaust Memorial Evensong
10.45am Sung Eucharist
Holy Communion Services are held every Wednesday in Knaresborough at Holy Trinity at
10am and at St John’s 11am (No services on Wednesday 26th December)
Morning Prayer every Thursday in Goldsborough
at St Mary’s at 10am
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St MargaretSt MargaretSt MargaretSt Margaret
NiddNiddNiddNidd
Tuesday December
25th Christmas Day
9am Holy
Communion
Sunday December 30th
No 9am Service here Team Service
10.30am at Nidd
10.30am Joint Team
Service Holy
Communion
Sunday
January 6th
9am
BCP Holy Communion
10.30am Matins
Sunday
January 13th
9am Holy
Communion
10.30am BCP Holy
Communion
Sunday
January 20th Week of Prayer
For Christian Unity Pulpit Swap
9am Holy
Communion
10.30am Matins
Sunday Janaury
27th
9am Holy
Communion
10.30am BCP Holy
Communion
Knaresborough Team Ministry - Benefice Diary
Saturday 1 December to Sunday 9 December Christmas Tree Festival at St
John’s
Saturday and Sunday 1 and 2 December Christmas Fair at Holy Trinity
Sunday 2 December
from 12.00 noon Lunches at Holy Trinity
5.00 pm Advent Carol Service at St John’s
Wednesday 5th December
No 11.00am service at St John’s
Saturday 8 December 3.00 pm Knaresborough Choral Society Carol Concert
at Holy Trinity
Sunday 9 December
10.30 am Sunday School Nativity Service at St John’s
6.00 pm Christmas concert at St John’s
Sunday 16 December
9.00 am St Mary’s Christmas Prize Draw tickets to be drawn
4.00 pm 50th Anniversary Christingle at St Mary’s Goldsborough`
4.00 pm Lessons and Carols at Holy Trinity
Tuesday 18 December
1.30 pm and 6.30 pm Goldsborough School’s Nativity Play
Sunday 23 December morning services at usual times
4.30 pm Carols by Candelight at St Paul & St Margaret, Nidd
6.00 pm Carols by Candelight at St John the Baptist, Brearton
6.30 pm Lessons and Carols at St Mary’s Goldsborough (followed by
mulled wine & Stollen)
Monday 24 December CHRISTMAS EVE
11.00 am Crackers @ Christmas and Christingle at St John’s
3.00 pm Nativity Service at St Mary’s Goldsborough
4.30 pm Crib Service at Holy Trinity
7.00 pm Nine Lessons and Carols at St John’s
11.30 pm Midnight Masses at Holy Trinity, St John’s, Goldsborough and Nidd
Knaresborough Team Ministry - Benefice Diary
Tuesday 25 December CHRISTMAS DAY
8.00 am Holy Communion at St John’s
9.00 am Holy Communion at St Mary’s Goldsborough
10.00 am All Age Christmas Worship at St John’s
10.00 am Sung Eucharist at Holy Trinity. (Please note earlier time)
Wednesday 26 December
There will be no services at Holy Trinity or St John’s today
Sunday 30 December Fifth Sunday
No service at Goldsborough or Holy Trinity or at 10.30 at St John’s today
10.30 am Joint Bene@ice Holy Communion at St Paul & St Margaret, Nidd
Please be aware that there are no toilet facilities in the church although we
are able to use the ones in Nidd Hall. Similarly due to physical constraints
we will only be enjoying mince pies and drinks following the service and
not our usual shared lunch.
Wednesday 16th January
7.30pm Annual Parochial Church Meeting at Holy Trinity
Sunday 27 January Pulpit exchanges for Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity
4.00 pm Holocaust Memorial Evensong at St John’s
PARISH LADIES
There will be a Christmas Celebration on Wednesday 12th December at 7.30pm in the Hub
Please note there will be no meetings in January or February
Next meeting Wednesday 13th March 2019
Visitors always welcome
KNARESBOROUGH MOTHERS’ UNION
We will be having our Christmas lunch at the Dower House on Tuesday 11th December, 12 for 12.30pm Please bring a wrapped raffle prize to the value £5
Next meeting
Tuesday 8th January 2019 at 2.15 in St John’s HUB For the Wave of Prayer
New members are always welcome Christine Cope (868545)
Culinary and cropping curiosities By Sophy Potager
Happy Christmas – even though as I write we are not yet in Advent
Winter soup base.Winter soup base.Winter soup base.Winter soup base.
Heat a little oil in a large saucepan and gently fry 2 finely chopped onions, a clove of garlic and 2 finely chopped sticks of celery. Let it simmer gently for 5 to 10
minutes until the onion is transparent.
That is all there is to it.
Then add – 3 grated carrots and some chopped coriander for carrot and coriander soup
OR OR OR OR 2 diced potatoes and two finely chopped leeks for leek and potato soup
OROROROR I diced sweet potato and I diced butternut squash and a tsp of cumin
OROROROR 2 diced potatoes and a diced courgette and a tsp of basil
OR OR OR OR the whole lot for mixed vegetable soup!!! But start off with more onion base.
Now, and for the next three months, is the season of hearty warming soups, and yet I am often amazed at the number of people who have not learned the tradition of making soups at home. Our grandmothers all made soups as an easy and nutritious way of feeding the family and many of us still do. However, here is a basic and simple set of instructions.
Then add around half a litre of stock, or boiling water and a stock cube.
For larger quantities just use more ingredients, keeping the proportions roughly as above. You will soon learn to make your own varieties. If you make too much, all soups freeze very well. Soup makes an easy quick lunch with just a slice of bread. For a hearty meal serve with bread, cheese, pate, egg mayonnaise, salad, etc
I am sure there are many readers who have been making soup all their lives and have their own variations of both soup base and full recipe. Please send these in to Denise – we could maybe make a simple soup recipe book to sell as a fund-raiser.
And in the veg patchAnd in the veg patchAnd in the veg patchAnd in the veg patch
It has been so mild that some of us (including myself) have not finished the usual autumnal tasks. There are still leaves to come down, to rake and store in a bag or in polythene bags to use as a mulch. Perennials can still be split and potted up. Dahlias and begonias need to be lifted after the first severe frost.
But the main task for January is the pruning of apples and pears. I find the advice in gardening books or on line to be very unclear, especially the difference between tip-bearing and spur-bearing apple trees. However, do read up before you start. Having refreshed my mind with confusion I go out and look at each tree.
I try to get into my mind how I want it to look. Basically the tree should be kept low so all the fruit grows within picking height. Growth in the middle of the tree should be cut out so that the eventual shape is of a wine glass. Then I begin by removing all damaged or dying
branches. Then I remove branches that are crossing others and branches that are growing inwards. If I haven’t cut back the water shoots in August then I reduce all these down to 2 or 3 buds. Step back and take another good look at the tree and then remove branches that are going to grow too high. Do not be afraid to be vicious in removing thick branches that are too high. Their removal will allow other fruit bearing growth to develop. An established tree can survive the removal of half its branches, though I tend to keep to removing only one third. I have in the past, when cutting down to size trees that have been allowed to grow too high, removed enormous branches 8 inches thick - and been rewarded with many, many apples the next summer.
I regularly visit National Trust and R.H.S. gardens and other places with ancient orchards. Ripley Castle vegetable garden has some really old and gnarled apple trees that bear fruit on low branches and have obviously been pruned hard back for decades if not centuries. Looking at these can give you a good idea of what you are aiming for.
Do remember that we prune apples and pears when dormant, but cherry/plum/apricot/peach trees only when the sap is running, and then sparingly.
Other than routine jobs – cleaning greenhouse and cold frame, sharpening tools and cleaning bird feeders - this
is a time of rest, recuperation and forward planning for gardens and gardeners alike.
When thinking about future plans it is good to remember that it is not only the family who enjoy your garden. Gardens are shared with many residents, seasonal and permanent, and they will
also benefit from your planning. If increasing the number of shrubs then look for bushes which have bright berries in the autumn and winter. Colour for your eyes and dinner for hungry birds. If planning for perennials, then think about the insects
Some of baby Jesus’ first visitors were the shepherds
‘An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.’
Luke 2 verse 9
Can you crack the code and find out my message
to the shepherds?
Now can you help the shep-herds find their way to the
stable?
