May Beacon 2016 - Beacon Hill Benefice
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May Beacon 2016 - Beacon Hill Benefice
The Beacon May 2016 www.beaconhillbenefice.org.uk Llangunllo Beguildy Heyope Bleddfa Elijah in the wilderness, being fed by ravens Worcester Cathedral Price: £7 for the year or 70p per copy -1- Easter Congregation Iris & John, Carol & Peter Walk of Witness Easter Flowers at Bleddfa -2- Priest for Heyope/Beguildy Revd Melia Cope The Vicarage, Church Street, Knighton Tel. 01547 528566 [email protected] Monday is MeliaÊs day off. St David’s, Heyope Churchwardens Robert Forbath 01547 528 232 Judy North 01547 529 165 Sidesman: Hannah & James Lewis Flowers: Hannah Lewis St Mary Magdalene’s, Bleddfa St Michael’s, Beguildy Churchwarden Churchwardens David Gavin 01547 510 637 Fay Payne 01547 510 320 St Cynllo’s, Llangunllo Phil Fourie 01547 510 347 Churchwardens Sidesman: May - Tom Harris Flowers & Cleaning: 25 Apr-8 May Carol Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 & Jean. 9-22 May Lyndsey & Caroline. Pam Livingstone-Lawn 01547 550 605 23 May-5 June Sarah & Marje. Mowing: P Swancott, D Lloyd, M Morgan, Benefice Wardens Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 C Davies. Robert Forbath 01547 528 232 Reader Emeritus Benefice Correspondence Secretary Laura Woodside-Jones 01547 520 266 Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 Health and Safety Officer Benefice Treasurer Hilary Howcroft 01547 520 080 Bob Williams 01547 550 142 Priest for Bleddfa/Llangunllo Revd Canon Mark Beaton The Rectory, School Lane, New Radnor Tel. 01544 350342 [email protected] Monday is MarkÊs day off. Ministry Area Curate Revd Linda Watson Craig-y-Lea, Presteigne Road, Knighton Tel. 01547 520358 [email protected] Tuesday is LindaÊs day off. Cover: The image from Worcester Cathedral shows Elijah, an Old Testament prophet, who escaped from the wrath of Ahab and Jezebel into the wilderness where he was fed by ravens (note the raven over his head). This month we read the story of Elijah challenging 450 false prophets of Baal to prove who has GodÊs favour. The false prophets try with every trick to call down fire to consume their offering of a bull, but to no avail. But when Elijah says a simple prayer a fierce fire immediately consumes his offering of a bull, the wood, the stones, the dust and even the water surrounding the altar; he is a true prophet indeed. The Beacon is created in PagePlusX8. The text is Souvenir, titles in Verdana. Unit 1, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8NR Tel: 01588 673972 [email protected] -3- Contents Letter from Melia............................................................................................5 A Weekly Treat!.............................................................................................7 Welsh Names ................................................................................................7 ChildrenÊs Page..............................................................................................8 Renewed and Restored...................................................................................9 Holy Week ..................................................................................................10 You Take the High Road and IÊll take the Silk Road.......................................13 Knucklas and District Notes for May, 2016....................................................14 Ringing in Easter..........................................................................................16 The Book by its Cover..................................................................................16 DonÊt Blame the Slugs! ................................................................................19 League of Friends Donate to Hospital and Responders...................................20 Heart Walk Reminder...................................................................................20 Historic Photos of Evenjobb School...............................................................21 East Radnor Ramblers..................................................................................22 Greyhound Beer Festival...............................................................................23 Ring Out the Bells........................................................................................24 Llangunllo Boundary Walk............................................................................24 MargaretÊs Musings – Them Bones................................................................30 Revd Haydn Davies Leaving..........................................................................31 Paul Field Concert .......................................................................................33 Going Potty in Llangunllo.............................................................................34 Duck Race...................................................................................................36 Best of Breed!.............................................................................................40 Recipe - Delicious flaky, buttery cheese straws...............................................40 Celebrating Community at St CynlloÊs...........................................................43 Diary for May 2016......................................................................................49 Special Days in May.....................................................................................50 Schedule of Services.....................................................................................52 -4- Dear Friends, At this lovely time of year, people seem to emerge from their cocoons – from the cold of winter into the warmer air and brightness of spring. We recently took a couple of days to explore Liverpool for the first time: the re-developed area of the docks, where there is much to see, including the Slavery Museum. We missed the BeatlesÊ Museum! WeÊll have to go back. Instead, we so enjoyed the beautiful Walker Art Gallery and the two cathedrals – each magnificent in their own ways. The sheer space of the vast Anglican Cathedral was impressive – and we were there at a time when the evening sunlight pouring in through the stained glass windows, created a lovely light. In comparison, the Roman Catholic Cathedral is small, but the atmosphere was beautiful. There was a great stillness, in spite of being conscious of people talking in parts of the building; it felt like a building being prayed in. Architecture and light, furnishings or lack of them all influence the ambience of a building and the sense of numinous – the sense of GodÊs presence. We have the privilege, with our church buildings, to be able to enable visitors to have a sense of GodÊs presence. Even if they donÊt come to services, people come in to pray during the week. Thank you to all who take care of our buildings and churchyards to enable that to happen. On a very different subject, Pope FrancisÊs latest treatise on marriage and family life, ÂThe Joy of LoveÊ, was released recently to a mixed reception. The same week, all clergy in the Church in Wales received a Pastoral Letter from the Bench of Bishops concerning gay and lesbian relationships. As with the PopeÊs document, the attitude to those in same-sex relationships is compassionate, but a consultation across the Church has revealed a wide variety of attitudes to what the church can offer such couples. Should the status quo be maintained or should we offer a Blessing service or, as the State now allows, a Marriage service in Church? In some Dioceses there is a majority wanting change. In others, there is a wish for church teaching on marriage to stay the same as it has been through the centuries. The decisions taken by other churches within the Anglican Communion – like the Church of England and the Episcopal Church of the United States – have also been considered. The conclusion of the Church in WalesÊ Governing Body is that, although more than half the members of the Governing Body favoured permitting gay and lesbian couples to marry in church, there was not a two-thirds majority, which is required to move forward with any change at the moment. Instead, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - suggested prayers are offered, which can be said with a couple following the Celebration of a Civil Partnership or Civil Marriage. I realize that this news, if not surprising, will be hard to hear for people in same-sex relationships – or the families who love them. Let us all continue to pray for wisdom and love as we reflect on this issue, which will surely not go away. Perhaps the visit to the Slavery Museum, plus my upbringing in South Africa, forcefully remind me of the way public attitudes change and that change becomes reflected in the church in time. I would always welcome the opportunity to talk with people who have been hurt by this ruling. With my best wishes and prayers, Melia Concert to raise funds for Knighton Foodbank Llanfair Singers Saturday 14th May, 7.30pm PRESTEIGNE ASSEMBLY ROOMS Tickets: £10 - to include glass of wine. Tickets can be bought from members of the choir, Winnies Newsagents in Presteigne, or by contacting the food bank on 07731 524 058. Have a look at christianity.org.uk for: - What Christians believe - How faith improves life - The faith of Queen Elizabeth II - Ideas about eternal life - Thoughts on Jesus resurrection Dementia Friendly Knighton & District Tip 7 Help with handling money Counting money, calculating and handling change, recognising coins and banknotes and knowing the value of money can all be very difficult for someone with dementia. Offer to help by counting out money and giving a receipt. – to be continued next month. -6- A Weekly Treat! If you come along to the Methodist Church in Victoria Road on a Monday about 12.30 you will find a happy gathering of people meeting – as they tell me – to enjoy friendship, food, conversation and sometimes, useful information! We have six vacancies at present. Now, this doesnÊt just happen! We have a dedicated cook – Mrs. Sue Morris – who so willingly leads a team of volunteers to prepare the meals. These consist of two courses and a cuppa afterwards. At present the charge for a meal is £3.50 per person. There is also a team of helpers who come to serve the meals. They arrive at 12.15 and leave about 2.15 p.m. Lunch is provided for helpers at a very reasonable price of £2. NOW – PLEASE HAVE YOU TWO HOURS TO SPARE AT THIS TIME, SAY ONCE A MONTH ON A MONDAY, TO HELP WITH THE SERVING? If so, please telephone Sister Margaret Davis (01547 528 154) who would be very happy to hear from you. Thank you. Welsh Names RHODRI - Derived from the Welsh rhod "wheel" and rhi "king". This name was borne by a 9th-century Welsh king. RHONWEN - Means either "fair spear" or "fair hair" in Welsh. The first element is either rhon "spear" or rhawn "(coarse) hair", and the second element is gwen "fair, white, blessed". RHOSYN - Means "rose" in Welsh. RHYDDERCH - Means "reddish brown" in Welsh. It is sometimes used as a Welsh form of RODERICK. RHYS - Means "enthusiasm" in Welsh. Several Welsh rulers have borne this name. RODERICK - Means "famous power" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ric "power". This name was in use among the Visigoths; it was borne by their last king (also known as Rodrigo), who died fighting the Muslim invaders of Spain in the 8th century. It also had cognates in Old Norse and West Germanic, and Scandinavian settlers and Normans introduced it to England, though it died out after the Middle Ages. It was revived in the English-speaking world by Sir Walter Scott's poem 'The Vision of Don Roderick' (1811). Info from www.behindthename.com -7- Children’s Page WASHING WORDS All the words in this word search are to do with clean and dirty. Can you find them all? The words go up, down, backwards, forwards and diagonally and some letters are used more than once. THE LADY & THE LAMP On 12th May 1820 a baby girl was born who changed the way that we care for people who are ill. Florence Nightingale grew up at a time when only the worst kind of person became a nurse but she had an idea of the way things could be. Her chance to change things came with the Crimean War. Florence travelled there with a few others and started work in the military hospital at Scutari where conditions were dreadful: wounded soldiers were left lying in dirt without proper food or care and most of them died. The army doctors already there didn’t want Miss Nightingale or her nurses, but gradually they improved conditions. The nurses scrubbed and cleaned as well as caring for the wounded and the soldiers began to recover. Florence Nightingale was called the Lady with the Lamp because she would walk the wards at night, checking on patients. After the war, with the support of Queen Victoria, Florence was able to improve hospital care for everyone. S P A R K L I N G A G I D Y O D A R V D R T U B B U I O A S U P S H B M V P C D B A T H E C A U U E B T E G N O P S U N Y R R I W I P Y M I L I U T A M R A U A A D E S S D B R O T bath brush dirt duster dry grime grubby mud soak soap sparkling stained tap tub vacuum wash wet What did the dirt say to the rain? If this keeps up my name will be mud! What did the big tap say to the small tap? Little squirt! … and what did the small tap reply? Big drip!” -8- Renewed and Restored T he maintenance workers at St DavidÊs, Heyope have now done the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● replaced over 600 damaged roof tiles re-pointed many areas placed a gravel trench around the church for improved drainage renewed damaged drainpipes cleaned and installed an improved floor and ladder in the tower renewed stone steps in the porch and chancel re-set windows and replaced broken panes installed sockets for the under-pew heaters re-painted inside. Renewed the inside of the spire with improved trap door, flooring, bird netting, ladders. Many thanks to Dilwyn Jones and his mate Darren (Builders), Douglas Preece (Decorator), Jason Creemer (Electrician), and Bob Williams – our Benefice Warden – who served as Project Manager. Thank you to the Diocese for the Crug-y-byddar monies which made essential maintenance work possible. Scaffolding to be erected Chancel encased in scaffolding Don't Throw Anything Useful Out As part of our fund raising events for St Cynllo’s Church, The Friends of Llangunllo are collecting items of clothing, bric-à-brac etc in preparation for our Community Charity Shop week in October. We are happy to start taking contributions. For drop off arrangements please contact Karen on 550246. -9- Maundy Thursday C hristobel Hargreaves, the Maundy Thursday preacher at St EdwardÊs in Knighton, reminded us of the meaning of „Maundy.‰ It is an old fashioned word for „mandate‰. And what is the Christian mandate? To love. Plain and simple. A good congregation enjoyed the last love feast before Easter: the Holy Communion. Afterwards the altar was stripped – one of the most moving symbols of the Christian year. Every bit of brass or linen or candle was taken away. The lights were extinguished. Apropos of disciples who could not keep awake to pray with Jesus for even one hour, we stayed behind in silence. In that emptiness we felt intensely JesusÊ isolation and sense of betrayal. Good Friday T he Good Friday Walk of Witness was blessed this year with a sunny, warm spring day! Worshippers met at several key sites in Knighton, among them: Market Square and the Clock Tower, where we read part of the Good Friday story and sang rousing Good Friday hymns to the accompaniment of the Knighton Silver Band. This year under the direction of John Hanna we performed an Easter Tableau, where Peter Cope read the story as told in St MarkÊs gospel. Members of all of the churches and chapels in the area acted the tale of Jesus appearing before Pilate, the abuse by the soldiers, the mockery of the crowd, the crucifixion, and the removal of his body to the tomb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T here were several ‘Reflections’ in our Ministry Area on Good Friday. At St EdwardÊs parishioners read the stories one-by-one: JesusÊ arrest his mocking and beating PeterÊs denial interrogations before Pilate and Herod the sentence of crucifixion. From ww.lds.org After each section Melia invited us to reflect using artwork showing a quietly confident Jesus with an agitated, troubled persecutor. We sang the haunting spiritual „Were you there when they crucified my Lord . . . sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.‰ - 10 - Knighton Silver Band Jesus before Pilate Simon, the Cyrene, carries Jesus’ cross Jesus carries his cross Soldiers place crown of thorns on Jesus - 11 - Soldiers dice for Jesus’ robe Jesus crucified Weeping women Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for Jesus body Photos by Hilary and Laura Jesus sealed in the tomb - 12 - You Take the High Road and I’ll take the Silk Road I n April the Llanfair Waterdine WI enjoyed a fascinating talk by Jane Davies entitled „Treasures of the Silk Road‰. We saw some wonderful photographs of the ancient monuments, and the beautiful fabrics explained a lot about the history and social structure of the area. I think that very few of us knew much about the country and it gave us a much better understanding. Our main focus now is the Powys Radnor County Show. Those who „do‰ are coming up with some lovely things and good ideas. We enjoy the Federation events and are particularly pleased that one of our teams has won the Federation Short Mat Indoor bowls competition. The shield has been much admired! Well done Louise and Margaret. Our next meeting (6th May) is a talk by Louise Hardwick about Aloe Vera products and then on 3rd June we will have a photographic tour by Ian Burgoyne of New Zealand. In July we will be New Age Kurling, always fun. All our meetings begin at 7.00pm in the Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine and we are always pleased to welcome visitors to share our evenings and our suppers! For further information contact Mary Morgan (01547 528429) or Ann Harroway (01547 528477). Please refer to the diary of events in the Beacon for actual dates. Wish us luck at the County Show! Ann Harroway A stitch in time AD 550-2016 History of Bleddfa Tapestry Project by the Bleddfa Sewing Group Coffee and Cake Morning Saturday 18 June 2016 To help fund purchase of materials and frames ● Silk spinning demonstration ● Tombola ● Plant Stall Stars may be seen from the bottom of a deep well, when they cannot be discerned from the top of a mountain. So are many things learned in adversity which the prosperous man dreams not of. - CH Spurgeon ● Cake Stall - 13 - Knucklas and District Notes for May, 2016 Church Activity at St. David’s: We had a happy celebration of Easter Day at Heyope, in our attractive church building adorned with seasonal flowers and a model of the Easter Garden. We were joined by visitors and members of other churches in the Benefice. The celebration of Easter continues each Sunday and especially until Ascension Day (May 5th.). Pentecost is ten days later on Sunday May 15th. On both occasions a special service will be held in St. EdwardÊs Church, Knighton. During the renovations at St. DavidÊs, some interesting relics were discovered. We have also received a couple of much appreciated legacies recently. We have two churchwardens again as Judy North, our organist, has accepted her nomination. Knucklas Baptist Chapel is receiving a welcome return visit of Revd Maggie Rich, currently working in West Yorkshire, to conduct evening worship on Sunday 24th April. These days, they receive a lot of support at services from Presteigne Baptist Chapel, as well as from Norton Street. A musical evangelist is visiting the area and Churches Together events are being held in Knighton on the Bank holiday weekend, 28th/29th May. May 15th-21st sees both Christian Aid Week and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Across the Teme, the Ridgeway Benefice (Bishops Castle area) is sponsoring a locally connected missionary amongst the Arab peoples of Jordan. The Hereford Diocese has a local Mission Action Plan to encourage the growth of the Christian Faith. They are also, from next January, implementing their strategy of seeking voluntary contributions from all the churches, based on Âinformed generosityÊ, instead of a specific Parish Share. In the Middle Marches Benefice, Revd. Annie Ballard is still enjoying getting to know people and institutions in the Bucknell and Llanfair areas. They had a well co-ordinated programme of worship for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. The Mission Priest at Churchstoke, Revd Carol Whittock, writes: ÊGod has put into the heart of all people a desire to be in relationship with Him - - - - . Christianity is all about the person of Jesus and how we respond to Him.Ê The Wider World: The present Pope, Francis 1st., has been in the news. He has declared this year to be a Holy Year of Mercy and, whilst not changing any of the rules of the Church, has called upon Catholics to be more understanding of those whose life-circumstances are less than ideal. He makes the point that - 14 - „black and white thinking‰ can „close off the way of grace and growth and discourage paths of sanctification which give glory to God‰ „ Let us remember that a small step in the midst of great human limitations can be more pleasing to God than a life which appears outwardly in order but moves through the day without confronting great difficulties.‰ He has also called upon Europe and the world to show real compassion for refugees from „the greatest humanitarian disaster since the Second World War‰. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd. Justin Welby, has also been in the news, not by trying to make it in this case, but through what has been revealed about his origins. When the messiness of his family background fully came to light in the media, he accepted it all as an unavoidable part of being human.‰I know who I am in Jesus Christ, not in genetics, and my identity in him never changes‰, he says. Late in May, the Hay on Wye Literary Festival takes place, probably the largest and most influential of its kind in the world, apart from the Jaipur Festival in India. On Thursday May 5th. we will have the opportunity to vote for our Welsh A.M. representative and also for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the next few years. The poll will take place at Knucklas Community Centre between 07.00 and 22.00 hours, and it is hoped that more people will exercise their democratic responsibility this time round. These elections are being publicized but, sadly, nowhere near as much as the debate on ÂEuropeÊ. Local children are doing well, with a scintillating Easter themed Bingo session at the Community Centre and an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Day on Castle Hill. In addition, a youth-club has been restarted on a fortnightly basis. Knucklas Community Centre is also being used as a stop-off point for some two hundred cyclists on May 8th.. Knucklas, of course, is on a moderately challenging national cycle route. The A.G.M. of the Community Centre Management Committee is due to take place at 7p.m.on Monday May 23rd. Farewell to Jean Littler of Pen y Wern, above the village, who has moved to Norton. A warm welcome to Sue Hall and to Martin Moloney who are moving into Pen y bryn; they have come from the Plymouth area. A sad farewell to Barrie Raven, late of Brook Cottages, who passed away after a fairly short but devastating illness. Every sympathy to Liz and the family. They have appreciated the kindness of neighbours. – Robert Forbath - 15 - Ringing in Easter A fabulous congregation of Christians from across the Beacon Hill Benefice, plus visiting family and friends, made the Easter celebrations at St DavidÊs Heyope something special. We were greeted by the lily bedecked cross, an Easter garden, and the sound of handbells from the Clock Tower Ringers. Under the direction of Roger Thomas they welcomed us appropriately with „Morning has Broken‰ and the Welsh favourite „Calon Lan‰. Revd Melia Cope asked the telling question of the children: „What is special about Easter?‰ expecting „chocolate eggs‰ for an answer. But, no, Sami, Bob and JennyÊs young grandson, declared the show-stopping response „Because Jesus rose from the dead.‰ Stunned silence and applause. Just like our gospel from John where Mary Magdalene was stopped in her tracks by the risen Jesus! And today, Melia encouraged us to respond like Mary to the risen Jesus. That moment happened once for all time and for all of us. We sang joyful Easter hymns and received our Easter communion. The handbells rang out again with „Bread of Heaven‰ and „Onward Christian Soldiers‰ as some of us rushed home for another Easter feast and others stayed for Easter eats and fellowship together. The Book by its Cover D uring a recent meeting of the Church Committee of Heyope we discussed the fact that our Holy Communion booklets are looking rather ÂtiredÊ and ideally need renewing quite soon. We looked at copies of the Church in WalesÊ 2004 Eucharist books, which have been in use in the East Radnor Benefice for some time. After some discussion, the consensus was that we would like to purchase some for Heyope – sufficient to be used when there is a Benefice service. It was suggested that people might like to donate a copy in thanksgiving for the life of a loved on. The current cost is £13. Some visitors to churches do make judgements about how ÂlivingÊ our worship is: if the materials we use for worship look old, they do not see the importance we place on giving glory to God. What do you think? Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there. - Josh Billings - 16 - Easter Garden Melia Sami ringing - 17 - Clock Tower Ringers Melia Joanna - 18 - Don’t Blame the Slugs! O n April 11 the Teme Valley Gardeners' Club were addressed by Dave Holt on the topic „Making the most of Bedding Plants‰. He and his wife Gill have run Midway Nurseries, Penybont for 4 years. Dave explained his was a nursery selling plants they had grown and not a garden centre; hence their detailed knowledge of growing bedding plants in quantity. He had brought a good selection of young plants with which to demonstrate, and naturally we were eager to purchase them after the talk. From the start he encouraged us to ask questions and to comment on their own methods and successes and failures. That worked successfully and we learned a lot. He discussed composts and explained why he now uses vermiculite in his mix rather than perlite. There were different composts for different sized plants but a first compost does not need to contain plant food as the seed is already supplied with nourishment until it has leaves able to make plant food. These seedlings should be pricked out early rather than late, in his experience. He hoped that both by following his methods and by noting when our failures occur we look for an explanation; i.e. we should work from our own experience. Looking for possible reasons for seedlings to die our first solution should not be to blame slugs. Over watering very young seedlings can be disastrous and they can damp off extremely quickly if their roots are killed. But one reason for losses we sometimes can legitimately blame is unseasonable weather. When first sowing seeds, water the tray of compost well before sowing the seeds. He listed the popular and traditional bedding plants used in borders and in hanging baskets, including those favourites which have newer varieties to overcome past problems in their reliability. Newer hybrids will command a higher price to include breeder's rights. His list of reliable favourites for bedding was: begonias, alyssum, annual dianthus, verbena, violas and nemesia, particularly N.poetry. In answer to one question from the floor, he said that foliar feeding was only used for correcting iron deficiency. The competition was for a wallflower and the winner was Rose Morris, followed by Sue Woodall and Audrey Fox. The May meeting, the AGM, takes place on 9th May and will be followed by a light supper. Rosemary Naylor How can we expect someone else to keep our secret if we have not been able to keep it ourselves? – Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld - 19 - Point of Lay Pullets Beechwood Blue Commercial Brown Rode Rock Speckledy Five Turnings Farm, Knighton Tel: 01547 520204 Mob: 07503 507727 Email: [email protected] Sussex White League of Friends Donate to Hospital and Responders A t the quarterly meeting on 7th March the Knighton Hospital and Community League of Friends agreed to donate £1500 to purchase of various items for the wards, including mattresses, chair/tables and alarm mats. A number of toiletries for patients was also provided. The League Charman, Graham Benbow, said that the League of Friends was committed to providing extras for the Hospital and its patients. A further donation of £1000 was also made to the First Responders in Knighton who do such a fantastic and necessary job in our community throughout the year and under all conditions. The A.G.M. of The League of Friends will be held on Monday 6th June at 6.30pm in the Seminar Room at the Hospital. Prospective new members and everyone are very welcome. Graham Benbow Chairman Knighton Hospital and Community League of Friends Sponsored walk up Pen-y-fan on 1st May 2016 A fter heart problems for family members a small group have decided to raise money for the British Heart Foundation to help support the amazing work they do on a daily basis. If we can raise any amount of money to help with further research or support for other families, we will be achieving what we have set out to do. If anybody would like to join us on the walk or would like any more information or be kind enough to make a donation/sponsor us, please contact me on 07890 903334/01547 560152 or email [email protected]. Thank you. Becky & Marc Food Bank: At the recent Churches Together meeting Peter Cope reported that referrals to the Food Bank had increased recently, due to the introduction of Universal Credit where clients have to wait for five weeks before their money comes through. - 20 - Evenjobb School 1931 Evenjobb School 1950s Evenjobb, part of our Ministry Area, shows the decline in pupil numbers, even in the 1950s. - Photo by kind permission of Henry Morgan - 21 - CYDEITHAS Y CERDDWYR / RAMBLERSÊ ASSOCIATION CYNGOR RHANBARTH / POWYS EAST RADNOR GROUP Everyone is welcome on these walks. Please come suitably clad with walking boots or stout shoes, warm clothing and waterproofs, according to the weather. Bring a packed lunch and a warm drink. Everyone welcome, but no dogs please. Walkers walk at their own risk, and the leader has the right to alter or postpone a walk if the conditions are unsuitable. All walks start at 10am. Enquiries: 01547 520266 Wed May 4. Craven Arms to Onibury. 8 miles moderate. Start at Exp 217 SO 435825 Discovery Centre. Wed May 11. Hundred House Figure of 8. 7 miles moderate, 4 mile option. Start at Exp 200 SO 114544 Hundred House Carpark. Sat May 14. Epynt Way Section 1. 10 miles moderate. Start at Exp 188 SN 964467. Wed May 18. Clee Hill Panorama. 6 miles moderate, 150m ascent. Start at Exp 203 SO 595754 Clee Hill Carpark. Wed May 25. Long Mynd, Cardingmill. 7 miles moderate. Start at Exp 217 SO 448945 Cardingmill Carpark (charge). Sat May 28. See website for walk: www.powysramblers.org.uk/east-radnor Picnic in the sun on Glyndwyr’s Way - 22 - Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo “SHORT AND SWEET” TWO DAY BEER FESTIVAL MAY WHITSUN BANK HOLIDAY Sat 28th 12.00 – till late Live music 9.00 - RHYTHM THIEVES Sun 29th 12.00 – till late Live music 9.00 - SUNHONEY EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT, CONDENSED INTO TWO AWESOME DAYS. QUALITY RANGE OF ALES AND CIDERS, LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY SOURCED. HOT FOOD COOKED FRESH TO ORDER AS USUAL BY THE WONDERFUL CHRIS AND RACHEL Come along and join in the MMMayhem that is - 23 - Ring Out the Bells O n Monday April 11th I watched what another witness described as „something weÊll never see again in our lifetime.‰ It was the raising of eight bells at St Andrews, Presteigne. They had been removed in October to take to the foundry at Whitechapel where they were re-tuned. Their fittings (wheels and blue headstocks) were replaced, and the bell tower was renewed. Six of the bells date back to 1717. In 1906 two new lighter bells were added to make a ring of eight bells. A curfew is rung from the tower every evening, currently on the Sanctus bell. This practice dates from 1565 when a wealthy cloth merchant, John Beddoes, made its ringing a condition for the continuation of the Grammar School. To read more about the bells, including the accidental death by bells of one of the ringers in 1892, search ÂPresteigne BellsÊ on the web. If you would like to hear the bells, words and music, come along to a concert on April 30th, 7.30, tickets £10. Laura Woodside-Jones Llangunllo Boundary Walk Y ou are welcome to join the parishioners of Llangunllo to beat the bounds of the parish. The walk offers new perspectives on the local landscape as we have permission from landowners to follow the village boundary away from rights of way – roughly 20 miles. Each day walk is around 6 miles in length. Join for all or any of the days. Meet at The Greyhound pub in Llangunllo at 10 am for lifts to the start. Donations in support of the Friends of Llangunllo church welcome – but not obligatory. Bring a picnic. We should finish each day between 2 and 3 pm. No dogs as it is lambing season. Enquiries to Jan Walmsley 07813085211 A discussion group is meeting fortnightly for six sessions at Knighton Vicarage to discuss „The Joy of the Gospel‰ by Pope Francis. The next two sessions are on 3rd and 17th May at 2.30. You are welcome to attend. A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul. - Minna Antrim - 24 - Winching bell frame Attaching bell to winch Winching “Neighbourhood” Winching through ringers’ chamber - 25 - “Neighbourhood” arriving at bell chamber Bell inscribed “neighbourhood” Small bell with many donors named Bell wheels Bells waiting to be raised - 26 - Llangunllo’s Tower houses four bells. The oldest is dated 1614 and is inscribed, ÂGive thankes to godÊ. Two others were recast by William Blowes of Birmingham in 1869. The fourth is a much smaller bell without any date or inscription, which was purchased in 1788 at a cost of £2 4s, 6d. Llangunllo bell wheels and one of the bells Llanbister Church bell frames with carved date & donors Beguildy Belfry When St MichaelÊs Church at Beguildy was rebuilt in 1895, they couldnÊt afford a tower, so this belfry, now housing two bells, was built at the west end instead. - 27 - Cloister window celebrates bells Worcester Cathedral Ringers Worcester Cathedral Bells rang out on Easter Monday. Ascending the circular stone steps to the tower, I looked through a tiny window to see the ringers at work and up another level was a view of the bell chamber. On the tower parapet the structure swayed with the force of the heavy ringing bells, as the ring is the fifth heaviest in the world. (From their website) There is a ring of 12 bells, three semitone bells and a bourdon bell, with a total weight of 16 tonnes. The 15 ringing bells were cast in 1928 by John Taylor & Co. of Loughborough, from the metal of the previous ring cast in 1869. The non-swinging bourdon bell was cast in 1868, re-tuned in 1928, and is used by the clock to strike the hours. The semitone bells make it possible to ring combinations of bells in different keys. The haunting sound of the Harmonic Minor Ten is unique to Worcester, and can be heard on Good Friday, Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday and New Worcester Cathedral Bell YearÊs Eve. L. Woodside-Jones - 28 - DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Ring Tree-Line PETE JONES is now registered with OFTEC for all your oil fired servicing including: central heating boilers, Rayburns, AGAs, Stanleys etc Fully insured Contact Jenny Barrett at Tree-Line on 01547 510 380 07939 811 508 07971 252069 or 01588 638677 PROMPT / RELIABLE SERVICE Find us at Knighton Sat Market for Vacuum REPAIRS/Bags/Belts/Filters Cooker Bulbs/Elements/ Seals Dryer Belts/Filters/Switches Washer Bearings/Hoses/Pumps COOKERS - WASHERS - DRYERS VACUUMS Curtain Call Beguildy Shop & Post Office A wide range of groceries and goods. We need local support to survive! Weekly grocery orders delivered. Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation 01547 510 631 Bespoke Soft Furnishings and Alterations • Handsewn curtains, swags, tails • Roman and London blinds • Bedspreads and quilts • Pelmets, headboards, tracks, poles – Installation offered • Cushions Eileen Wilson 01588 660752 [email protected] FULL STEAM AHEAD Cleaning Company Green, Safe and Eco Friendly Carpet, R u g an d U ph o lster y C lean in g Stainguard Protection, Odour Removal, Fast Drying time, Member of National Carpet Cleaners - 29 - Margaret’s Musings – Them Bones A fter William Gill's death, his widow spent much of her time tending the graves in the Beguildy Churchyard; their son Thomas became the next sexton. He was remembered for being neat, tidy and very saving with coal and oil, yet keeping the Church well heated and lit. When asked how he had done so much at so little cost, he would explain that in his mind he considered a shilling saved was as good as a shilling given to the Church. Thomas Gill was a roadman during the week unless there was a funeral, when he would take time off to dig the grave and attend the funeral, or perhaps a wedding, when he would ring the bells. After Thomas' death, his elder son Stanley became sexton, in charge of the churchyard, doing all sorts of improvements; clearing overgrowth and briers etc, lopping yew trees and generally tidying them up, making good cement steps, keeping paths neat and tidy and planting many bulbs which gave much pleasure to all. In 1933 he made the flowerbed between the Church porch and the west end, which was then a big job. First of all piles of stone had to be removed, and underneath was discovered a quantity of bones and skulls in heaps – men, women and children. It was believed that they had been there before the Church was restored in 1895/6 because of the amount of stone on top. This remained a mystery until 1960 when a letter was received from an old man named William Barnett living in Canada; he was born at Tack Barn, and was one of the earliest pupils at Beguildy School. He wrote that the school children spent their time when not at lessons watching the foundations being cut out of the churchyard to build the Post Office/Shop, and that they saw quantities of bones and skulls being removed from the site, to be reburied beside the Church wall, so that cleared up the mystery. The first post box was in the wall of the old . . . . . . . Photo outside Tom Gill’s house at the bottom of the present Beguildy church steps. Tom Gill Centre, Wife on left, Mother right, Stanley front right, Ernest back left, Tom’s sister Mrs Redknap, husband and two sons. Mr Redknap was keeper of the King’s Swans in London. - 30 - Vicarage, and possibly was run by the Publican. About 1895 the new Post Office was set up properly with a grocery business belonging to Messrs Alcock of Knighton. The old Post Office with steps in the front leading up to the door was then used as a store room for corn and flour, and beneath was a stable. Later it became a Butchers, Beguildy Post Office then. hence it being called "The Killing Shed." This is now a storage unit between the Beguildy Stores/Post Office and the Radnorshire Arms. It is for sale. Introductory Meditation Classes Greenstreete Farm, Llangunllo Sunday afternoons: 15 May 12 June 29 May 26 June For more information contact Heywood Hill 01544 350698 With the EU Referendum (and other politics) in mind: I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. – Abraham Lincoln Revd Haydn Davies Leaving 22nd May will be the Revd Haydn's last time to take a service at the Gravel. This will be communion at 6.30pm However Revd Haydn's farewell service will be at 2.30pm on 12th June at the Pound Baptist Church where the guest preacher will be the Revd Marc Owen. This will be followed by tea. If people wish to stay for tea they should notify Mrs Val James on 01982 570351. - 31 - Knighton Motors (Church Road) Local family garage for over 20 years MOTs, Service on modern and vintage cars, vans, caravans, motorbikes, even mowers! Yard space for rent. Fast, competitive and reliable / Door-to-door pickup arranged Open daily Phone: 01547 520415 ELWYN C. POWELL & DAUGHTER ELECTRICAL SERVICES EST. 1980 ECA MEMBER PART P APPROVED CONTRACTOR Portable Appliance Testing Electrical Installation Condition Reports Domestic, Commercial Agricultural Installations V.A.T. Registered TEL: 01547-520028 [email protected] Come and warm yourself up on a cold winter night or chilly Sunday afternoon. Castle Inn, Knucklas We serve food every evening and Sunday lunch. Monday to Saturday from 6.30pm Sunday lunchtimes from 12 noon Sunday evening from 7pm. We also have five Bed and Breakfast rooms, including a family room, and our Function Room is available for larger gatherings. Or visit us at: www.castleinnknucklas.co.uk for more information. Telephone: 01547 528150 - 32 - May 28th @ St Edward’s Church Hall @ 7.30pm Tickets £6.00 (Contact Reverend Den Bulloss for tickets and details 01547 520854) Since 1976 Paul Field has worked as a Songwriter, Composer, Producer and Performer in the UK and around the world. He has received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters and Composers and a Dove Award (and two nominations) from GMA in Nashville along with numerous other awards from ASCAP in the USA. He has had #1 chart success with his songs in the UK, USA, Holland, South Africa and Germany and has received many Platinum and Gold records for his work. In recent years he’s also worked as a part time Lecturer at Bath Spa University on their MA Song Writing course, critiquing students work and leading several Master classes. He also runs his own song writing workshops. Much of his work today revolves around using songs and music (integrating where possible other creative disciplines such as video, dance and photography) to highlight social justice issues and explore how music can be used to explore our emotional responses to them. In a contemporary way relating to the power of the ‘protest song’ and its historical impact. Recently he’s written & produced 'The Stolen lives project' in collaboration with The Wilberforce Institute at Hull University. www.stolenlives.co.uk Paul lives and works out of his own studio in Devon and alongside his production and composing work continues to perform informal 'singer songwriter' concerts. His songs have been recorded by many international artists including : Cliff Richard : Avalon : Elkie Brooks : Michael English : Natalie Grant : Rebecca St James : Sharon Kipps : Jacky : Jennifer Knapp : Kees Krajenoord : KWS : LA ‘The Voices’ : Ralph van Manen : Katie Meluah : Rob de Nys : Romanz : Pam Sheyne. As a producer and arranger he’s recorded projects for a wide range of different artists and clients. From Pop and Country to Classical, Heavy Rock to Children's songs, Dalit drumming in India to Sea Shanties in Devon, Corporate Videos for Companies to the Lambeth Conference for the Archbishop of Canterbury. www.paulfield.com - 33 - Going Potty in Llangunllo Llangunllo W.I. meeting, Tuesday April 5th 2016. E ach Llangunllo W.I. meeting starts with the business of the day. Organising entries for the County Show was top of the agenda, and this was followed by discussions about the QueenÊs 90th official birthday, and how the local W.I. could work with other village institutions to mark the day on June 12th. At this meeting too was the unveiling of the new Llangunllo W.I. Banner, a terrific achievement from the members. Green and yellow was the background, with an embroidered picture of the village at sunset at its heart, with the church prominent. Around this picture were pastoral scenes, the river, red kites, and sheep grazing on the hills. Depicted too were our founder monk, St Cynllo, busy at his desk, and our little station with a steam train arriving. Everyone applauded the efforts of all concerned, with special thanks to Sue Beddoes, Kath Poole, Mary Rose and her artistic husband Chris, and Vice-President Anne Newton, the project coordinator. The new banner will be blessed at the next church service at St. CynlloÊs, Llangunllo. Other business matters were covered before President Isabel Morris handed over to the speaker/demonstrator of the day, Corinna Kenyon-Wade, from Knucklas, for a practical session on slab pottery. Most of us were new to this, but quickly got hands-on with the work. Lots of tools and clay slabs were provided, and we made (some more successfully than others) a variety of clay pots, beakers, vases, candle holders, and miniature village houses. The Greyhound Inn, modelled by Jake Gibbs was particularly authentic looking, and guest Connie Tugman made a rather striking double-layer flower vase. More ambitiously, Sue Beddoes opted for a Shaun the Sheep, which, it has to be admitted, looked badly in need of shearing. All are being fired by Corinna for later collection at the Greyhound by their owners. Corinna can be reached on 01547 529786. The potting standard from our members was, perhaps, not quite up to that of the new banner, but we were all proud of our efforts. Our demonstrator was thanked profusely by Anne Newton on behalf of us all; we had all enjoyed a really entertaining evening and she had worked very hard with individuals to help us all achieve a creditable result. Then we had a really enjoyable supper, provided as is the custom, by the members and the ideal way to round off such a fun-filled evening. Now we look forward to the next event in May, which will be concerned with voting for the National W.I. resolutions, followed by a flower arranging talk and demonstration by local member Chris Johnson. For more information on speakers or forthcoming events contact our secretary on 550555. Jenny Williams - 34 - Kath Poole Connie Tugman Sue Beddoes Jake Gibbs, Carwen Maggs, Mary Rose Sue Beddoes, Jenny Williams, Kath Poole Photos by Annie Edwards Anne Newton, Sue Beddoes, Kath Poole - 35 - Duck Race and Barbecue 2016 3:00 p.m. Saturday 28th May - 36 - LCL OIL BOILER SERVICES OIL BOILER SERVICES AND REPAIRS - Minor plumbing work undertaken - City and Guilds - NVQ Qualified - OFTEC registered - Fully insured Tel 01547 520964 Or 07722 893 253 GWYNETH PROSSER NEW TRAVEL COUNSELLOR 01686 467 590 07780 965737 gwyneth.prosser@ travelcounsellors.com Painter and Decorator Est 1993 Douglas Preece Tel: 01544 267713 (Evenings) Mobile: 07773 659107 Alan & Andrew Hoyle Belmont, Knucklas New Build / Extensions Tel: 01547 529472 Mob: 07528936389 Renovation Brickwork / Joinery Plaster / Decor Tel: 01547 529244 Registered Company [email protected] - 37 - Pump Chambers, Submersible and surface mounted Pumps, ALL Sewage Treatment Plants repaired and serviced, Sales, Servicing and Breakdowns covered. 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O ur ministry leader, Revd Mark Beaton is now Reverend Canon Mark Beaton! On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, 17th April, he was collated and installed as honorary canon at Brecon Cathedral. At the ceremony Dean Shackerley placed on him the red cape, emblem of canons, and he was led to his canonÊs stall. Bishop John facetiously compared the award to the Royal Welsh „best of breed‰! But seriously the title „Canon‰ is rooted in the tradition and heritage of our church and the people of God in history. The position is an honorary acknowledgment of his faithful service to the church. As the position is honorary his duties are minimal; he will preach at the cathedral once a year. We look forward to one of his fine sermons there! Recipe - Delicious flaky, buttery cheese straws Ingredients 13 oz plain flour pinch salt 8 oz butter, diced 5 oz mature cheddar cheese, grated 2 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese generous pinch English mustard powder pinch cayenne pepper 2 free range eggs – yolks only 1. Sift the flour, add the salt and rub in the butter, then stir in the cheese and all the dry ingredients. 2. Add the egg yolks and 4-5 tablespoons of water and mix to a firm dough, then chill in fridge. 3. Roll the pastry to the thickness of a £2 coin, then cut the cheese straws into strips. 4. Transfer to a baking sheet (Ideally lined with baking paper), and bake at 190°C for 10-15 minutes. Leave to cool on the tray. Jenny Williams Note: This was originally a BBC website recipe, but Jenny uses lots more mustard and chili: at least a teaspoonful of mustard and a good splash of chilli sauce... - 40 - Chris Darvill, Ian Rees, Mark Beaton Dean Paul Shackerley, Bishop John Davies Top right-hand photo from Diocesan website. Others by Laura. Mark’s parents and wife, Kit Melia, Linda, Mark - 41 - The Great and the Good (Mark in red is second from left) Fundraiser for Knighton and District Refugee Support Group. We live in the age of the refugee, the age of the exile. - Ariel Dorfman You know, those of us who leave our homes in the morning and expect to find them there when we go back – it's hard for us to understand what the experience of a refugee might be like. - Naomi Shihab Nye - 42 - ThereÊs a traffic jam in Pye Corner Lane ItÊs Dennis and Chris swapping stories again...... Celebrating Community at St Cynllo’s O n April 17th our little village met up in the church to bless the coming of Spring, the new WomenÊs Institute Banner, and the wonderful community in which we live. The service began with the Sydney Carter tune „One more step along the world I go‰ while the old and new W.I. banners were brought to the front of the church by Kath Poole and Anne Newton for a blessing by the Rev. Linda Watson. After a Bible reading on the „Community of the Believers‰, Acts 2 v 42-47, two new members of our community stepped forward to recount their experiences of coming to live in the village. Chris Hargrave of Pye Corner spoke as an incoming farmer, and shared his constant delight at the beauty of the countryside, and its peace and tranquillity -- and lack of roundabouts and traffic lights. Even more than this, he valued the assistance given to him by his nearest neighbours, Dennis and Hayden, whose farming knowledge, help, and practical assistance throughout has been so appreciated. After Chris came Anne Newton, a hardworking, newly-retired career woman who has worked in towns and cities much of her life, looking after the welfare of children. Anne has always recognised the beauty of the border countryside and the quality of life it delivers. She particularly noted the sheer amount of regular activity that occurs in Llangunllo, and had been delighted to be asked to join the Friends of the Church, the W.I. and the Keep-Fit Club within days (or rather hours!) of her arrival here. Anne also explained how she and W.I. members Kath Poole, Sue Beddoes, and Mary Rose had worked on the new banner, and why the themes depicted had been chosen. The church was the heart of the community and the centre of the banner, the fields and sheep on the surrounding hills, the train and station, and the infant River Lugg with its hovering red kites surrounding it. The banner was then formally blessed by Linda Watson, and we then sang Jerusalem, as all good W.I. members should! Then Dylan ThomasÊ poem, Eli Jenkins prayer, declaimed by Bryn Terfil was played to the congregation, and then a popular local poet, Pam LivingstonLawn, had her poem on the village „Pye Corner Traffic Jam‰ (see above) read out by W.I. secretary, Shirley Brown. All the village institutions were mentioned, and many of the locals too. This poem was warmly appreciated by all. After the service we gathered together for cakes, sandwiches, tea and coffee - on a beautiful Spring evening. We really do all live in a very special place indeed. Jenny Williams - 43 - Knucklas Community Hall Book our newly built hall for parties, meetings, events, weddings, funeral teas, courses, movies. Book on-line at: www.knucklascommcentre.org.uk Or ring 01547 520384 Main hall (80 comfy chairs, 10 circular tables) Full DVD projection system, surround sound, microphone Audio loop system Fully equipped kitchen - large oven, place settings for 100 Committee room (separate entrance) with table and chairs Fully wheelchair accessible Ample parking - 44 - Support and companionship just when you need it Are you looking for affordable Sheltered Accommodation with your main meals provided in a homely environment? 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We can provide you with the following: • All Plumbing and Heating work • Complete bathroom re-fits, including tiling, plastering and flooring • Oil Boiler Installation, Service and Repair • Installation of Solid fuel fires and stoves No call out fees, free quotations Please call Vanessa to make an appointment on 01588 620250 or e-mail [email protected] - 47 - FARM & GARDEN MAINTENANCE PAUL NORTHWOOD Fencing & Gardening Hedge Trimming Grass Cutting & Strimmer Work Chain Saw Work Tree Planting Central Villa, Llangunllo, Knighton, Powys LD7 1SR 01547 550284 Experienced maker of distinguished furniture Restorer of antiques Period Joinery Carving and wood turning David Eaton 01547 550161 07931697694 Just Decor Plans drawn to Local Authority Approval Home Design Conversions New Farm Buildings Extensions Female team of decorators City & Guilds Qualified All types of Painting & Decorating For free estimate call www.inklinesltd.co.uk 01588 6409099 07899 961920 [email protected] Beryl or Sandy 01544 260470 or 07814 229809 Alan Jones Tree Surgery Professional Specialist Tree Care and Estate Management Foot Care Practitioner All aspects of tree work undertaken Home visits Fully insured and NPTC Qualified Knighton and Presteigne areas FIREWOOD FOR SALE Sarah Scott, MCFHP MAFHP For a Professional service at COMPETITIVE PRICES Call Alan Tel: 01547 528549 Mob:07854 773267 Tel: 01544 260448 Mobile: 07817 066316 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Please support our advertisers as they support us! - 48 - Diary for May 2016 1 Sponsored walk up Pen-y-fan for British Heart Foundation. 1-2 „Friends‰ of Llangunllo Boundary Walk. 3 Discussion group: „The Joy of the Gospel.‰ Knighton Vicarage, 2.30pm. Knucklas Youth Club, Knucklas Community Centre, 5.30-7.00pm. 9 Felindre Village Hall Committee, 8pm. Teme Valley GardenersÊ Club. A.G.M. Knucklas Comm Centre. 7.30pm. 9-15 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Knighton 10 Makers and Crafters, Knucklas Community Centre, 2pm. Llangunllo W.I. Resolutions/Floral display, Little Hencefn. 7pm. 15 United Service for Christian Aid Week, St EdwardÊs, Knighton, 10.30am. 17 Discussion group: „The Joy of the Gospel.‰ Knighton Vicarage, 2.30pm. St DavidÊs Ladies Guild, Ian Burgin: „The Lowlands‰, Knucklas Community Centre, 7.30pm. Knucklas Youth Club, Knucklas Community Centre, 5.30-7.00pm. 18 Famine Lunch for Christian Aid Week, Knighton Methodist Church. 19 Folk Night. The Castle Inn, Knucklas. 7pm. 20 Christine Parker, singer/songwriter, Bleddfa Church, 8pm. 22 Rev Haydn Davies last service at Gravel Chapel, 6.30pm. 24 Makers and Crafters, Knucklas Community Centre, 2pm. 28 Llangunllo and Gravel Duck Race, BankÊs Bridge, 3pm. Workshop & Concert with Paul Field, Methodist Church, 3pm. Concert with Paul Field, St EdwardÊs Church Hall. 7.30pm 29 Joint Worship service with Paul Field, Knighton Comm Centre, 10.30am. Services at Haydn’s Chapels in May 2016 Date Maesyrhelem Pound Gravel May 1 6.30 Communion May 8 10.30 Service 2.30 Family Service 6.30 Service May 15 6.30 Service 11.00 Service 2.30 Service May 22 10.30 Service 2.30 Communion 6.30 Communion May 29 10.30 Communion Revd Haydn Davies, Maesyrhelem Manse, Llanbadarn Fynydd, Tel: 01597 840688 - 49 - May Readings Readers May 1 Easter 6 White Ezekial 37.1-14 Acts 16.9-15 [John 14.23-29] Beguildy Carol Peregrine John Sandford May 8 Easter 7 White Ezekial 36.24-28 Acts 16.6-34 [John 17.20-26] Bleddfa T.B.A. May 15 Pentecost Red Genesis 11.1-9 Acts 2.1-21 [John 14.8-17] Beguildy Fay Payne Sarah Sanford May 22 Trinity Sun White Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31 Romans 5.1-5 [John 16.12-15] Heyope Judy North Robert Forbath May 29 Trinity 1 Green 1 Kings 18.20-21, 30-39 Galatians 1.1-12 [Luke 7.1-10] Llangunllo T.B.A. Heyope R Forbath Ann Edwards Special Days in May 2-4 Rogation Days 2 Athanasius (373), Bishop & Doctor 3 Henry Vaughan (1694), Poet 5 Asaph (6th C), Bishop 5 Ascension Day 6 Philip & James, Apostles 10 Julian of Norwich (c 1417) 14 Matthias, Apostle 19 Dunstan (988) Bishop 20 Chad (672) Bishop 24 Charles (1788) & John Wesley (1791) 26 Augustine of Canterbury (605) Bishop 28 Melangell (6th century) Abbess 31 The Visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth All photos in this edition are by Laura unless otherwise stated. - 50 - The Ascension of Jesus to heaven as seen from below. from Liturgy.co.nz Radnorshire Celandine New Lambs Goldfinch Butterbur Primrose - 51 - Church Services in May 2016 Date 2016 Beguildy St Michael’s May 1 Easter 6 White 11am Holy Communion MC May 5 Thur Ascension May 22 Trinity Sun White May 29 Trinity 1 Llangunllo St Cynllo’s Bleddfa M Magdalene’s 8.30pm Compline LW 11am Holy Communion, St Edward's, Knighton 7pm Holy Communion, St Mary's, New Radnor May 8 Easter 7 White May 15 Pentecost Red Heyope St David’s *4pm Evensong MC 11am Holy Communion MB 11am Morning Worship LW 11am Holy Communion MC Paul Field at Knighton Community Centre, 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion at Llangunllo, 6.30pm MC & LW *Note: summer time for Evensong is 4pm. Please send material for the June Beacon by 20th May to: [email protected] 1 Heyope Road, Knucklas, LD7 1PT Tel: 01547 520266 - 52 -