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THE PARISH MAGAZINE OF
ST PETER’S, EDGMOND
WITH
ST CHAD’S,
KYNNERSLEY
AND
ST LAWRENCE
PRESTON WEALD
MOORS
including
VILLAGE NEWS
MAY 2016
Visit us at www.stpeterschurchedgmond.org and www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
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RECTOR (usual day off: Monday) The Revd Prebendary Edward Ward, Edgmond Rectory 820217
RESIDENT MINISTER (part time; usual day off: Saturday) The Revd David Stokes-Harrison, Tibberton Rectory 551117
LICENSED READER Paul Benton 603071
CHURCHWARDENS John Ingram, Lovatt Cottage, 5 Turners Lane, Edgmond 810337 Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, High Street, Edgmond 810880
PCC SECRETARY Jane Gill 811201
TREASURER AND STEWARDSHIP RECORDER Rodney Bunyan 810957
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Dr Colin Brown 550164
TOWER CAPTAIN and RINGING MASTER Edric Broom 825851
TOWER SECRETARY Paul Lewis 820135
PUBLICITY c/o Penny Westgate 812920
MOTHERS’ UNION Margaret Matthews 825976
MAGAZINE EDITOR Sara Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected]
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Penny Hughes 07964 030621
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Dear Friends,
The new White Paper on education has unequivocally set out this Government’s intentions about the future of the school system. “By the end of 2020, all schools will be academies or in the process of becoming academies; by 2020 local authorities will no longer maintain schools”. The last vestige of local authority management of schools, established in the 1902 Balfour Act, and the Butler 1944 Education Act, will vanish. The only responsibility left to local authorities would be that of ensuring that there were sufficient school places in their area. No democratically elected local Councillors would have any say in the education of children in their areas.
The advent of academies and fee schools has brought a proliferation of school providers, trusts, and other organisations, who now run schools. The governors of schools which become academies assume the place of directors and are accountable for all aspects of school performance, employment, finance, safeguarding and governance. It has been described as a challenge with a substantial risk. I was a school governor when the 1986 Education Act came into force and a large number of governors resigned then because they did not want the responsibility for the school’s finance and performance. Even more may resign because of the many additional responsibilities which would be placed upon them.
This proposed legislation affects all schools irrespective of size and even the smallest village school will have to convert. The disintegration of local authority schools is particularly troubling for rural areas because they have many small schools, many of which are Church of England schools. It is suggested that these small schools would become part of a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) run under the control of the Diocese. But I can tell you that there are still many problems to iron out, not least the independence of the school; the position of the Head of each school; and how the MAT will be governed.
There are no government guidelines on the actual preferred pupil numbers in an academy or a Multi Academy Trust. Totals of between 2000 and 4000 pupils are bandied about as the preferred size, but in our diocese we have MATs of fewer than 500 pupils.
The Church must also be robust in safeguarding the trustee-held Church land on which the school stands. Although the Government says that they would not take possession of trustee-owned Church school sites, I believe them to be quite capable of changing their mind. The Church could lose ownership of the land and the community could end up losing a building
which acts as a village hall. And we would find the land sold for building executive style houses.
The Church believes in the collaborative and service based concept of delivering education, rather than the proposed market based model. Education is not a commodity to be bought or sold. It must be based on what is best for the children whom the school serves.
May God bless you.
Your Priest and Friend,
Edward Ward
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SERVICES IN THE
MAY
DATE EDGMOND KYNNERSLEY PRESTON
SUNDAY 1st
Rogation Sunday
6th of Easter
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 5th
Ascension Day
7.00 am
Holy Communion &
Hymns from the
Church Tower
9.30 am
Holy Communion
SUNDAY 8th
Sunday after
Ascension
7th of Easter
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Sung Eucharist
6.30 pm
Healing Service
10.30 am
Holy Communion
10.15 am
Family Service
Thursday 12th
9.30 am
Holy Communion
SUNDAY 15th
Pentecost
(Whit Sunday)
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Family Communion
3.30 pm
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.00 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 19th
9.30 am
Holy Communion
8.30 pm
Compline
SUNDAY 22nd
Trinity Sunday
7.45 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Sung Eucharist
10.30 am
Family Service
9.00 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 26th
Corpus Christi
9.30 am
Holy Communion
SUNDAY 29th
Trinity 1
10.30 am
Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s, Kynnersley
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SIX PARISHES
2016
DATE TIBBERTON GREAT BOLAS WATERS UPTON
SUNDAY 1st
Rogation Sunday
6th of Easter
10.30 am
Family Service
10.30 am
Morning Prayer
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 5th
Ascension Day
SUNDAY 8th
Sunday after
Ascension
7th of Easter
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Said Communion
Thursday 12th
SUNDAY 15th
Pentecost
(Whit Sunday)
10.30 am
Joint Service with
the Methodists
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 19th
SUNDAY 22nd
Trinity Sunday
9.00 am
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Holy Communion
9.15 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 26th
Corpus Christi
SUNDAY 29th
Trinity 1
10.30 am
Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s, Kynnersley
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FROM THE REGISTERS
HOLY MATRIMONY
19th March at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Marc Wilkinson and Alexandra Goucher.
FUNERALS
16th March at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Wendy Bentley. The service was followed by
interment in the churchyard.
18th March at St Chad’s, Kynnersley – Joseph Michael (Mike) James. The service
was followed by interment in the churchyard.
CREMATIONS
30th March at Telford Crematorium – John Beeston.
4th April at Emstrey Crematorium – Beryl Roberts of Hatton Court, late of
Llansantffraid.
BURIAL
22nd March at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Beryl Franke. The burial followed a service at
St John’s, Burford, Oxford.
BURIAL OF ASHES
7th April at St Peter’s, Edgmond – John Beeston.
CHRISTIAN AID
Christian Aid week begins on May 15th. We need volunteers to deliver and collect
envelopes during the house to house collection. If you can spare an hour or so please
contact me. A group of people have collected for years and it would be good to have
some new faces.
The annual cake and plant sale will be held on Saturday the 14th in The Square,
Newport, 9.00 am – 11.30 am. All contributions gratefully received.
Christian Aid helps people and communities both in emergencies and in long term
programmes of health and education.
Thank you. Chris Supple - 820047
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CHILDREN`S SOCIETY COLLECTION BOXES
We would be grateful if all holders of Children`s Society collection boxes would let
us have them for opening during the next few weeks. We can collect your box if it
helps – just phone us. Many thanks.
Keith and Jane Norton
3 Bayley Hills, Edgmond. Tel: 810684
FROM THE EDITOR
1st May is Rogation Sunday when the clergy and congregation process out of church
during the main morning service at Edgmond to a suitable viewpoint at which to ask
for God’s blessing on the village, on the fruits of the earth and on the labours of
those who produce our food. The photo top left on our front cover is of last year’s
procession. On Thursday 5th May the Church commemorates the Ascension of
Jesus into Heaven; following an early morning service at St Peter’s, Edgmond, some
of the congregation climb the church tower to sing hymns – the middle photo on the
left shows last year’s hymn singing. Why not join them this year? Or at least listen
out for them and join in wherever you are. On Sunday, May 8th the last service to
be held in Edgmond Methodist Chapel will take place at 3.00 pm and all friends of
the chapel are invited to share in the farewell. The photo bottom left is of the
chapel interior and congregation, taken in August 2009. And lastly, on the right is
a picture of rows of jolly Easter bunnies – taken at the Children’s Workshop held at
St Peter’s on 25th March this year. It looks as though they all had fun!
The next edition of the Parish Magazine and Village News will cover the month of
June 2016 and the deadline for contributions is Sunday, 1st May. I would be very
grateful if you can deliver your contributions in good time to me at the address on
the inside front cover – or you can email them to me at [email protected].
And I’m always delighted to receive your photos (preferably by email) not just for
the front cover, but also to illustrate your articles and contributions inside.
Don’t forget that you can also read this magazine online on both the village and
church websites (addresses on the front cover).
ARCHDEACON’S VISITATION
This will be held on Tuesday May 17th at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. It is at this meeting
that the newly-elected Churchwardens are sworn in; they can report their
Incumbent for any misdemeanours; and the Archdeacon brings matters of
importance to their notice.
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A CALL TO PRAYER - “THY KINGDOM COME”
The two Archbishops have issued a letter inviting all congregations
and parishioners to take part in a week of prayer in the week
leading up to Pentecost (Whitsunday), May 8th – 15th 2016. At the
heart of all the prayers will be the words of Jesus in the Lord’s
Prayer “Thy kingdom come”.
Each parish is left to its own devices to decide exactly how it will keep this week,
but there are various suggestions such as commitment to a week of prayer; special
prayers in worship; prayer walks; spending time before Jesus in sacramental form; a
parish quiet day. Our six parishes will be wanting to mark and keep this week in their
own particular way, so do please come and join us during this week.
RECTOR’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
We’ve discovered, thanks to the Archdeacon, that this
year will be the 25th anniversary of the Rector’s Induction
as our Rector. Edward was inducted as Rector of Edgmond,
Kynnersley and Preston upon the Wealdmoors at St
Peter’s, Edgmond on November 6th, 1991. It is rather rare
these days to find a Parish Priest who has stayed so long
in one parish or group of parishes, so let’s organise a
celebration.
ADVANCE NOTICE - THE CLYPPING SERVICE
Please note that this year the Clypping Service – the unique service to Edgmond - will
take place on Sunday June 26th, which is the Sunday before our Patronal Day (June
29th). As you all probably know, the Clypping should take place either on the Patronal
Festival day or else on the Sunday within the octave of the Patronal; however this
year the Rector will be away on July 3rd attending a family event, so we will be
holding the Clypping on June 26th. Please enter this in your diary.
THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
As you are no doubt aware, this year we shall be celebrating the Queen’s 90th
birthday. The official celebrations will be held on the weekend of June 10th – 12th
and we will be holding some form of celebration at St Peter’s Church to mark this
special occasion.
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COFFEE AND CHAT
The next Thursday Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church,
Edgmond will be on Thursday, May 19th following the 9.30 am Holy
Communion Service. You don’t have to attend the service to be
able to have a cup of coffee. Just turn up at the church at about 10.00 am or
thereabouts, and join us for coffee (or tea) and a chat. We shall look forward to
seeing you.
– We need you!
Coming soon! An exciting new project for schools will be taking place at Lichfield Cathedral during May and June.
Can you help us?
Running from 10 am to 3 pm, each day will host about 130 pupils. The vision of Inspire is to provide a space that is ‘Inspirational, Educational and Spiritual’ for every child, young person and member of school staff that attends. Some of the exciting activities include graffiti art, exploring Christianity in our different link dioceses as well as opportunities to explore every nook and cranny on the cathedral (including going up the tower).
23-27 May – Year 4 pupils 6-10 June – Year 6 pupils 16-17 June – Year 9 pupils
We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out in a variety of ways to ensure that each day runs smoothly and is a meaningful and engaging day for all pupils and staff. Volunteers can give as much or as little time as they feel comfortable doing, from 1 day to the full 12 days. For further information or to register your interest please contact either Sue Blackmore on 07891 611760, [email protected] or Libby Leech on 07891 290564, [email protected].
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HEALING SERVICE
Just to remind you all that the next monthly Healing Service at St Peter’s, Edgmond
will be held on 8th May at 6.30 pm.
ASCENSION DAY - MAY 5TH
On Ascension Day we will be holding our traditional services to mark this day. There
will be two celebrations of Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Edgmond: 7.00 am (Common
Worship), and 9.30 am (Book of Common Prayer). The 7.00 am Communion service will
be followed by the traditional hymn singing from the top of the church tower, to
symbolise Jesus’ return to heaven.
ST PETER’S CHURCH, EDGMOND
SUNDAY SERVICES
7.45 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Morning Service (as announced)
6.30 pm Healing Service (2nd Sundays)
10.30 am SUNDAY SERVICES AND BIBLE READINGS
MAY 2016
May 1st
Easter 6/Rogation Sunday
Family Communion
Gospel:
John 14: 23-29
May 8th
Sunday after Ascension
Sung Eucharist
First Lesson:
Second Lesson:
Gospel:
Acts 16: 16-34
Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17: 20-end
May 15th
Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Family Communion
Gospel:
John 14: 8-17
May 22nd
Trinity Sunday
Sung Eucharist
OT Lesson:
Epistle:
Gospel:
Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31
Romans 5: 1-5
John 16: 12-15
May 29th
Trinity 1
Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s,
Kynnersley
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EASTER THANKS
A great big ‘THANK YOU’ must be given to all those who helped in so many different
ways over Easter. We must thank all the members of the Flower Guild for their hard
work in producing such beautiful flower arrangements; to Jane, Julia, and all their
helpers in organising and running the Good Friday Workshop for children, when we
had over 30 children doing various crafts associated with Good Friday and Easter; to
Edric and all the Ringers for ringing at all the extra services; to Colin and the Choir
for their faithfulness and loyalty in turning up and singing at all the extra services
including the Good Friday Concert, as well as performing an anthem at the Easter
Eucharist; we must thank all the servers, and those behind the scenes who get
everything ready for our services (such as changing the altar frontals), as well as
thanking Maureen for producing the pewsheets in advance for the services.
All this adds to the atmosphere of our church and worship. Thank you all very much.
SACRISTRY BELL
“Not another bell!” I hear you cry. But yes; St Peter’s has been presented with a
Sacristry Bell. This bell is rung in the church before the service begins to alert the
congregation that the service is about to begin and the choir and clergy are about to
enter. In the “good old days” such a bell would be rung twice, firstly about five
minutes before the service began to inform the congregation that they should now
cease talking and begin their private prayers of preparation, and the second time
was to inform them to stand as the clergy were about to enter and begin the service.
I feel that ringing the bell is a more dignified way of beginning the service than
either standing at the back of the church and shouting “Please stand”, or having the
congregation rather hesitantly standing to their feet as the choir processes past.
We are very grateful to the donor of this bell.
The next meeting will be on Thursday 12th May at 2.15 pm in St Peter’s Church,
Edgmond. Our speaker will be the Revd Hywell Snook, Parish Priest at Christ Church,
Little Drayton. Everyone is welcome.
For further information and/or help with transport please contact Margaret
Matthews on 825976.
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WENDY BENTLEY
“That was so Wendy” was a frequent comment made after the funeral of Wendy Bentley held in St Peter’s Church which was packed with family, friends, and neighbours. It was not too surprising as Wendy had organised the funeral service herself. For after her family had waded through and discarded piles of paper, they finally found a definitive form of service which Wendy had written down, and this was the service used.
Wendy was born in Stoke-on-Trent in 1932, the only child of Ethel and Cecil Henshall. At an early age she discovered a love and ability for drama and singing. She was a pupil of John Harvey and sang with other pupils such as Kathleen Ferrier and Percy Young and under the batons of conductors such as Sir John Barbirolli and Sir Malcolm Sargent; and acted alongside actors such as Sheila Hancock.
Wendy married Roy (an RAF Officer) in 1951 and they had two sons, Roger and Jonathan. Roy’s position in the RAF meant that the family moved all over the country and abroad, including three years in Cyprus, where Wendy founded the Leucas RAF Choir which is still going today. When the family returned to England in 1964 John Harvey persuaded Wendy to join him in founding the North Staffs School of Music and Drama. When John died, Wendy became the Principal of the School which moved to Mossdene Studios when the North Staffs School had to be demolished to make way for the A500. Here she trained actors such as Anthea Turner and Bonnie Langford, and the Studios became the examining centre for North Staffordshire. In addition Wendy worked first as personal assistant to Major McGowan at Talke Hall, and later as a Housemistress at Ellerslie Girls School in Malvern.
Unfortunately Wendy and Roy’s marriage broke down and she then met and married Raymond, and Darren was born to them. The family (with Wendy’s parents) moved into Edgmond, but unfortunately soon afterwards her father died. Wendy and her mother became regular members of St Peter’s congregation. Wendy became a sidesperson; she read the lessons; led the prayers even when she had to sit in her wheelchair to do so. The prayers revealed her great desire for love and peace to be ruling this world. Her acting ability meant that she took an active part in the mediaeval Mystery Plays put on in the church, as well as writing and performing in sketches and plays for the Mothers Union. Wendy also possessed great organisational skill which she used at the WI, MU, and in the church and also at the Severn Hospice.
Wendy and Raymond separated, and Wendy, Darren and her mother moved to Muxton, where she met a retired farmer called Walter, whose garden adjoined hers. They were married in St Peter’s in 1995 and these were the happiest years of their lives. Unfortunately Walter passed away in 2007 and soon afterwards Wendy was diagnosed with cancer. But she wouldn’t let that defeat her, finally moving to a flat in the Preston Trust Homes.
Wendy’s personality, her non-judgmental advice and her unconditional love have influenced and affected people far and wide, and this was seen by the very large congregation at her funeral. We thank God for Wendy’s life and example, and offer our deepest sympathy to all her family especially, Roger, Jonathan and Darren, her daughters in law, her 7 grandchildren and her first great grandchild, at this sad moment in their lives.
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JOHN BEESTON
The chapel at Telford Crematorium was full when friends, neighbours and members of the Vintage Tractors Society came together with John’s family to remember John Beeston.
John was one of those rare people who are born, live and die in the same village. He was born in Robin Lane, Edgmond. He attended St Peter’s School before going to the Walker Technical College at Wellington. After his National Service he started working at Bromley’s in Newport. This is where his passion and interest in tractors was born, because he had to build them from the crates the parts came in. He also had a passion for motor bikes - but then he met his wife Betty and a sidecar became a necessity!
He moved to become a vehicle examiner at the R.E.M.E. workshops at the Depot at Donnington, where he became known as Jack, which the family found very confusing when they discovered that no-one appeared to know John Beeston, but everyone knew Jack! John continued to work at the Depot until ill health forced early retirement.
John and Betty married in 1957 at Chetwynd Church and moved into Chetwynd Road. Gillian was born in 1961 and Alan in 1964. John and Betty acquired a caravan and became members of the Shropshire Caravan Club, enjoying many caravan holidays all over the country. Sadly their daughter Gillian died suddenly in 1981.
John was also an avid member of all sorts of clubs and societies, from indoor bowling at St Georges and outdoor bowling with Edgmond Bowling Club, from the Ancient Order of Foresters to vintage tractors. He was a staunch member of the Tern Valley and Mid-Shropshire Vintage Machinery Societies, where he started with stationary engines and then moved onto an Allis Chambers, and then his beloved Fordson Major E27N. John would frequently be seen driving this around the village and locality, always in his blue boiler suit and wearing a blue cap, and always with a big smile of pleasure on his face.
John was a regular member of the early morning Communion congregation at St Peter’s, and was also involved in the production and distribution of the parish magazine.
When Betty was diagnosed with breast cancer he spent a lot of time at Severn Hospice at Shrewsbury. After her death he still continued his association with the Hospice as a volunteer driver. When the new Hospice opened at Apley he became involved with that, until he had to call it a day because his knees needed replacing.
After his own diagnosis of throat cancer he still carried on as if nothing was wrong. He still had that beaming smile. And at his funeral the Rector reminded everyone of the motto John had given his son Alan, which was “Life is too short, so live it, and be the best person you can be”.
We remember John and thank God for his example to us, and the one thing we will always remember is that smile of his. We offer to Alan and to all John’s family and his many friends, our deepest condolences at this time.
EW
BLUEBELL WALKS
After a slow start the Bluebells walks have continued throughout April. Thank you to all those who came on the Snowdrop and Bluebell walks. The amount raised over the past few months will be announced in the June magazine. Hope to see you again next year.
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U3A NEWPORT (SHROPSHIRE) BRANCH
Tuesday 17 May 2016 - Annual General Meeting - members only.
Tuesday 21 June 2016 - David Bartley returns with "An afternoon of Black Country poetry and banter".
The venue for all meetings is the Royal British Legion Club, Audley Road, Newport. The meetings commence at 2 pm. Admission £1. With the exception of the AGM, visitors are always welcome.
PARISH WARDEN’S REPORT
There were two reported crimes in Edgmond during March. The first was of criminal damage to a vehicle. It occurred overnight on 12th March, when a car window was broken in Silverdale.
The second was a daytime burglary, on 23rd March, fairly central within the village, with jewellery stolen. Unfortunately, however, the householder concerned has requested that no further details should be released. This means that the road, street, or lane cannot be revealed, contrary to normal practice.
On Tuesday, 29th March, two PCSO’s, together with some Police Cadets, issued about 25 marking kits for bicycles. Although based in the recreation field car park, they also visited the school playing field.
The mobile police station will be in the village again on the 6th May at 1430, and the 25th May at 1330. It will be in the recreation field car park on each of these dates, with members of the Newport Safer Neighbourhood team in attendance. They will be more than willing to discuss any issues you might like to raise, so please visit them.
John Keeping (813125)
EDGMOND VILLAGE HALL
Unfortunately building work on the new Village Hall extension has been delayed but
we are pleased to say a new timetable has been agreed with Telford and Wrekin and
we hope to start work as soon as possible.
200 Club
Results from the last draw are as follows:
Number 132 won £10
Number 155 won £10
Number 16 won £5
Number 5 won £5
Number 178 won £5
Number 83 won £5
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We have a few numbers left, if anyone would like an extra number or knows of a
friend/family member who would like to join please contact Denise Bishop 01952
812850 or [email protected].
Forthcoming events
Afternoon Teas will be starting on Thursday May 12th from 2.30 - 4.30 pm. Everyone
is welcome to join us for tea, homemade cake and a good chat. On our first Thursday
we will have the Shropshire Fire Service advising us of safety in our homes (see
below). On another Thursday, date to be confirmed, Apple Tree Pottery will be
demonstrating how to paint your own crockery. This will be a ‘hands on’ event. If you
would like to help on a Thursday afternoon, either in the kitchen, baking cakes or
setting out tables please contact Anne Green on 01952 814312 or [email protected].
Following the success of the Quiz Night in January, we are hosting another on
Saturday 11th June. Tickets will be available shortly.
There will be a Farmers Market selling locally
sourced and handmade produce at the Village
Hall on Sunday 3rd July. Tables will be available
for £15.00 and booking forms are available
from Anne Green or Denise Bishop.
On the 4th September we will be holding our
Summer Fair and Fun Day. Tables are available
at £15 each. Please contact Anne or Denise for a booking form.
We will be holding our Pamper night on 4th October and our Christmas Fair on 27th
November. Tables for both events are available from Anne or Denise.
If you are interested in volunteering at any of these events, please do get in touch –
any help is always very gratefully received. Likewise, if you would like to see an event
we have not considered, please let us know.
Further details of all events are available at www.edgmondvillagehall.org.
FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME
Charlie Cartwright, Fire Officer from Shrewsbury, is visiting the first Afternoon
Tea at Edgmond Village Hall on 12th May. All are welcome to join Charlie who will give
a talk on fire safety in the home highlighting fire hazards around the home if left
unattended. Should be an interesting talk! (See poster overleaf.)
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News & Reports from Edgmond Parish Council www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
It’s always difficult keeping our rights of way (footpaths,
bridleways and restricted byways) fully accessible,
especially during the summer months. Vegetation grows
faster than we can keep it cleared and the Telford &
Wrekin Council budget for such works is very limited. This
is why we have decided to team up with both
Tibberton/Cherrington plus Waters Upton Parish Councils
to form a Parish Paths Partnership. We will be liaising
closely with our Rights of Way Officer and his contractor
to take over some control of our priorities and budget for
rights of way. We expect this to be a more efficient way of keeping our paths as
clear as possible.
In March, a work party from the Telford & East Shropshire Ramblers cleared the
footpath that runs from Rock Lane to Birchmoor Lane. We’d like to thank the
Ramblers for this valuable help with rights of way maintenance.
We continue to work towards completing the switch to our new website. We have
received a government grant to help towards the cost of this additional work to
comply with new transparency regulations.
We have already asked for anyone interested in helping with minor works around the
village to come forward. There have already been some expressions of interest and,
with the help of a small grant from Veolia, we will be organising some maintenance
projects and new projects around the village.
You will be pleased to know that the Parish Council has contributed fully during the
consultation process for the emerging Local Plan. We think that comments made by
us, and others, have particularly helped to strengthen the protection for the
Conservation Area as well as a providing for a buffer zone separating Edgmond from
the University as well as from Newport.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on 9th May. This will be followed by a Full
Council Meeting. Katrina Baker MBE, Parish Clerk
The Oaklands, Waters Upton, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6NP
01952 541939 (home); 07813 788094
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EDGMOND METHODIST CHAPEL
Minister: The Revd James Whately
11 Silverdale Close, Church Aston, Newport, TF10 9FA
Telephone: 01952 813959
SERVICES in MAY 2016
May 1st 10.30 am Rowley Regis Girls’ Brigade
May 8th
3.00 pm
Mrs Denice Morgan and the Revd James Whately
This service, to mark the closure of the Chapel in its present form, will be
a Thanksgiving for 156 of Chapel life and witness in Edgmond.
Light refreshments will be served in the Methodist Hall after the service.
A warm welcome is extended to all friends of Edgmond Chapel.
ST CHAD’S CHURCH, KYNNERSLEY
Churchwardens: Mr Jack Edge 07730 217813
PCC Secretary: Mrs Georgina Edge 01952 670153
SERVICES in MAY 2016 Sunday May 1st
Easter 6 (White)
10.30 am – Holy Communion
NT Lesson
Gospel
Acts 16: 9-15
John 14: 23-29
Jack Edge
Stephanie Dobson
Sunday May 8th Sunday after Ascension (White)
10.30 am – Holy Communion
NT Lesson
Gospel
Acts 16: 16-34
John 17: 20-end
Jack Edge
Isobel Moseley
Sunday May 15th
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) (Red)
10.30 am – Holy Communion
NT Lesson
Gospel
Acts 2: 1-21
John 14: 8-17
Jack Edge
Georgina Edge
Sunday May 22nd – Trinity Sunday
10.30 am – Family Service
Sunday May 29th
Trinity 1 (Green)
Epistle
Gospel
Galatians 1-12
Luke 7: 1-10
Jack Edge
10.30 am - Holy Communion for the six parishes
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KYNNERSLEY WI
At our next meeting on the 12th May, Malcolm Whittall will talk to us and show us
how to draw cartoons. This should be a very entertaining evening – so do come along
and join us. New members are welcome. We meet in Kynnersley Village Hall on the
2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm. Visitors £4 – pay at the door.
KYNNERSLEY VILLAGE HALL
POP UP CAFÉ
The Kynnersley Pop Café opens its doors on the following dates:
1st May
5th June
3rd July
7th August
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and bacon butties galore.
KYNNERSLEY WINE WALK - Saturday, 2nd July 2016
This is a great event, combining exercise and wines from around the world – what
more could you want? Visit local properties and experience wine and cuisine from 4
different countries. Tickets limited so book early (£12/ticket to include glass of
wine at each venue and nibbles).
Support your local Village Hall.
Anybody wishing to host please contact Ruth Evans on 07867 526267 or
PASSOVER MEAL AT ST LAWRENCE’S SCHOOL, PRESTON
On Tuesday March 15th St Lawrence’s School held a
Passover Meal outside on the playground. Children
from Year 6 sat at a long table while the rest of the
pupils sat in groups on the ground. Parents sat on
chairs towards the rear of the groups.
The service began with everyone singing “Be still,
for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here” to remind everyone that this
was an act of worship and God was with them.
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Mrs Pagett spoke to the children reminding them of all the work they had done
previously about the Israelites being slaves in Egypt and how God sent 10 plagues on
the Egyptians until Pharaoh let them go. And then how the Israelites had to make
bread in a hurry in order to have something to eat, and how the Passover Meal
commemorated their escape from Egypt.
Year Six then read out parts of the New Testament telling the story of how Jesus
celebrated the Passover with his
disciples, and they re-enacted the
Last Supper. The Rector explained
how all this was included in the Holy
Communion Service. Everyone then
both broke and shared the bread
which the children had made earlier,
and also a cup of juice.
This was a very moving and inspirational act of worship, and we hope that it will lead
on to a course on the meaning of Holy Communion and eventually celebrating a School
Communion Service.
ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH, PRESTON
Churchwardens: Dr D Nurse, 1 Manor Barns 608455
Mr D Brown, The Conifers 676671
PCC Secretary: Mrs P Jones, The Rockery, Wheat Leasowes 603612
SERVICES IN MAY 2016
Sunday May 1st
Easter 6
9.00 am – Holy Communion
NT Lesson
Gospel
Sidesman
Acts 16: 9-15
John 14: 23-29
Dr T Goode
Mrs A Smith
Dr D Nurse
Sunday May 8th – Sunday after Ascension (Easter 7)
10.15 am – Family Service
Sunday May 15th
Pentecost
9.00 am – Holy Communion
NT Lesson
Gospel
Sidesman
Acts 2: 1-21
John 14: 8-17
Mrs B Vickers
Dr D Nurse
Mr D Brown
Sunday May 22nd
Trinity Sunday
9.00 am – Holy Communion
Epistle
Gospel
Sidesman
Romans 5: 1-5
John 16: 12-15
Mrs P Jones
Mr D Brown
Mrs J Shore
Sunday May 29th – Trinity 1
10.30 am – Holy Communion for the six parishes at St Chad’s, Kynnersley
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PALM SUNDAY LUNCH
Our Palm Sunday Lent Lunch was a very enjoyable occasion, when a variety of soups,
cheese and biscuits, followed by tea and coffee was served, raising £96.50 for the
Bishop’s Lent Appeal. Special thanks to Mrs Gaskell for allowing us to use the School
facilities.
ADVERTISEMENTS
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HARDY PLANTS
TREES SHRUBS AND FRUIT
PROPAGATED AND GROWN LOCALLY
WHOLESALE PRICES
ADVICE GIVEN BY
PROFESSIONAL GROWER
LILYHURST ROAD BETWEEN
LILLESHALL AND SHERIFFHALES
TF 11 8RL
TEL 01952 606546
S.P. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LOCAL AND RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICE
Any work considered No job too small
CALL STEVE ON 0781 685 3920 or 01952 810441
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Malcolm Winstanley
Home & garden maintenance Complete handyman service
painting
decorating
gardening
landscaping
tiling
and more
no job too small
for a reliable/professional service call Malc on:
01952 812624 or
07961 461026
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Practising in the counties of Shropshire & Staffordshire for over 200 years, specialising in SALES and LETTINGS of all forms of town and country property,
rental management, valuations for insurance, probate, furniture, etc.
Contact us for FREE professional advice WITHOUT OBLIGATION
45/47 High Street, Newport Market Place, Shifnal Tel: 01952 811003 Tel: 01952 460523
Website: www.davieswhiteperry.co.uk
Phil’s Travel Executive Airport Transfers
All Seaports and Long Distance Travel
Fully Licensed Private Hire
Tel: 01952 550750 / 07891 975688
www.philstravel.co.uk
Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook
Fully insured & licensed
Graham Rogers 01952 810625 / 07773 55023
Fully insured & licensed
Graham Rogers 01952 810625 / 07773 550230
CONSIDER
KYNNERSLEY VILLAGE HALL FOR YOUR CLUB FUNCTIONS,
PARTIES ETC.
*Very competitive rates*
*Accommodates up to 100*
*Excellent dance floor*
*Space for marquee adjoining*
*Tables, chairs, crockery, kitchen facilities*
Contact Khadine on 07790396237 or email [email protected]
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Rural Home & Garden
Services
Garden Maintenance Lawns, Edges & Hedges, Fencing, Patios
Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating
Call Richard Sayce
Tel 01952 541534 Mob 07970 354703
GRANDFATHER CLOCK
RESTORATION
Movements cleaned and overhauled.
Cases repaired and re-polished. Dials repainted or re-silvered.
All other antique clocks restored.
Collection, delivery and setting up service.
Tel: David Mason 01952 730592
A Member of The British Watch and Clockmakers Guild
EDGMOND METHODIST HALL
Children’s Parties Small Functions Tables, Chairs, Crockery
Kitchen Facilities Bookings: 01952 811561
R L EDWARDS PLUMBING & GAS SERVICES LTD
(FORMERLY BRYAN EDWARDS & SONS)
REPLACEMENT BOILERS, SYSTEM UPGRADES, ALL GAS WORKS
LPG LISTED INSTALLER. ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDERTAKEN
GAS SAFE REGISTERED
TELEPHONE: 01952 814016
MOBILE: 07976203629
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Peaceful Chapel of Rest in Central Newport
Symon Tranter Dip.FD. Dip FSM. MBIE.
130 - 130A, HIGH STREET
NEWPORT SHROPSHIRE
TF10 7BH
TELEPHONE: 01952 820292
GOLDEN CHARTER Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
DD MMAATTTTHHEEWWSS && SSOONNSS
BBUUIILLDDIINNGG SSEERRVVIICCEESS
General Builder Property Maintenance 24/7 - Prompt Reply
Roofing, Plumbing, Heating, Blocked Drains
No call out charge
Contact 0780 956 2403 or 01952 814568
Bishop Hendry & Edwards
Veterinary Surgeons www.newportvets.co.uk
We’ve always been here for
your pets and always
will be Please ring for an appointment
01952 820165
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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
DOMESTIC OVEN CLEANING
Local, Friendly, Reliable and Professional Service
For a Free No-Obligation Quote,
Please Contact
Steve Bate Newport 810578
Mobile 07811105123
TTH CLEANING SERVICES in business for 29 years
Window Cleaning Guttering Cleaning/Repairs Complete UPVC Cleaning
Conservatory Roofs Cleaned Drives/Patios
Decking Washed
Contact Steve – 07967 102045
KATES ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Chartered Accountants
Self-employed/Company accounts
Tax and VAT returns
Payroll
Bookkeeping
For friendly and personal service
at reasonable rates
Call Kate on 01952 813123 or 07764 892888 Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
APEX
BUILDING PLANS
Architectural Drawings New Build or Extension
DAVE WOODMAN
07977 448231
ACCESS ALARM & CAMERA SYSTEMS LTD For people who take their security seriously
Home Office approved for the design, installation & maintenance of electronic security systems - see us at www.nsi.org.uk
Call 01952 840766 or 07813 369001
www.aa-cs.co.uk
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Professional, reliable, family-run business. Dry carpet cleaning and wet extraction
carpet cleaning Upholstery Cleaning
www.telfordandshropshirecarpetcleaning.co.uk
Tel: 01952 246980 / 07971 189579 Email: [email protected]
Do tell our
Advertisers that you saw their advert
here!
EDGMOND OWLS
PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CARE
FOR CHILDREN AGED 2- 11 YEARS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
01952 811692
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.edgmondowls.co.uk
Kipper Garden Care A Reliable Service Provided
Lawns and Edges
Border Maintenance
Planting
Hedge Trimming
Competitive Hourly Rates and Discounts for OAPs
Free Quotes for Larger Jobs
Call Ian – 01952 813924 / 07855 857611
Julie Highfield Interior Painting and Decorating
Emulsion Woodwork Playrooms
Murals Children’s bedrooms
Special Finishes Feature walls
Curtains * Blinds * Alterations
Contact 01952 670275 [email protected]
TROTFIELD
Celebrating 33 Years in Business www.trotfieldwindows.co.uk
Local friendly service across Shropshire
Styles to suit your home
Rehau unique doors and windows
Bespoke conservatory service
15 year guarantee (assurance backed)
No deposit –payment on completion
No Sales Pressure
Recommendations available
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New salesroom now open
1 Madeley Road Ironbridge Telford TF8 7PP
Contact Number 01952 433 1459
FENSA Reg. No. 10733
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Sarah Irvine M.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A.
CHIROPODIST HPC Registered
Home visits Evenings & weekends possible
Tel: 01785 823151 Mobile: 07966549709
Edgmond Village Stores and Post Office
for your everyday needs
Shop opening hours Mon to Sat 7am to 8pm
Sunday 8am to 1pm
Post Office opening hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday 9am to 12.30pm
Telephone 01952 811951 Fax 01952 811428
See us on uk villages.co.uk
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The Shropshire Sweep
Chimney Sweep and Vacuum Service
Sean Caldwell 01902 727999
Mobile: 07971 729608
J.R. Williams
Funeral Director Ltd
Incorporating
GRAHAM TALBOT & SON of Newport
Complete 24 hour service
Private Chapel of Rest
The personalised funeral our loved one deserves
All types of funeral arranged
Prepaid funeral plans available
Please contact John Williams
01952 811140 (24 hours)
Member of the National Association of Funeral Directors
Why not advertise
in this space
for a modest fee?
Tel: 01952 810880
