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Frome Valley News
The parish magazine for Acton Beauchamp, Bishops Frome, Castle Frome, Evesbatch,
Fromes Hill, Much Cowarne, Ocle Pychard & Stanford Bishop.
february
2016
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Index of Advertisers
Active Security
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Andrew Jelley Opticians
As You Like It
Beaumonts Solicitors
Bishops Frome Community Shop
Bishops Frome Village Centre
Brockhampton Pre-School
Bromyard Local History Society
Brown’s Bathrooms
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Cecilia Hall Dance Centre
Certainly Wood
Chase Inn
Chris Treuttens
Colin Breeze
Country Buds
Darren Lynch
Designer Creations
Edward Lewis
Energy Solutions
Good Eating Catering
Green Dragon
HCM Sash Doctor
Herefordshire Council Pest Control
Hop Pocket Craft Centre
Jack in the Box Day Nursery
James Ostler
J B Services
J H Agriculture
Joe Rawle
John Lee
John Phillips
John Walsh
Kenny Stephenson
Kevin Roberts
K M Berry
LAB Autos
Learn 2 Jive
M C Electrics
M Lane Flooring
Mannings
Martin Barrett
Mat Roberts
MSB Domestic Services
Northdown Curtains
Oven Wizards
P & M Carless
Pied Piper
Pip Clark
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Red Cabin Computers
Red Kite Pest Control
Richard Ekanite
Seabright & Co
SEZ Electricz
Three Counties Chimney Sweep
V B Electrics
Watsons Oil
Wheatsheaf Pub
Woodlands Country Cat Hotel
Yoga
Yvonne’s Shed
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From our Vicar...
One of the sad things we see regularly on the news
is the constant stream of refugees coming into
Europe to escape war and terror in their own
countries. Many of these people end up in
makeshift refugee camps in Calais and Dunkirk
with only the few possessions they are able to carry
with them on their long journey. As I write the
temperature outside is -3 and I can’t imagine what it
is like to be in a tent in a strange country not knowing what the future
holds. We may well ask ourselves ‘what can we do to help?’
I was surprised to find out recently that a local charity called ‘People in
Motion’ are collecting clothing and other essential items to take to the
refugee camps in France. I was even more surprised to find out that their
collection and sorting centre is in one of our parishes and they
desperately need help sorting items to send out to the camps. I have been
asked if we could get a team together to help sort some of the items. This
could involve a few hours at a time to suit us. If you would be willing to
help with this please let me know.
On a different note our Wednesday Communions continue this year on
the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 in Bishops Frome. This is a
short reflective service of about 25 minutes usually focused on a Saints
day, after which we go to the Hop Pocket for coffee. The next
Wednesday morning Communions are on 3rd February (St. Anskar) and
2nd March (St Chad). Please do come and join us.
As ever Lent in the Frome Valley has much to offer us beginning with
our Ash Wednesday service in Bishops Frome on 10th February at
7:30pm, this will be Holy Communion with the imposition of ashes. The
Lent course this year is focused on the theme of ‘Pilgrimage’ and will be
a shorter four week series of talks beginning on the 24th February, feel
free to come to one or come to them all. And finally, there will also be
Lent lunches in the parishes in aid of charity, please look out for the
details in the pew sheets.
Blessings
Steven
Just for a Laugh…..
At the end of the vicar’s pre-Lent sermon he suggested, as an
example to the rest of the community, that the congregation should
worship in an unheated church for the whole of Lent. As they made
their way into the chill Sunday air the vicar addressed one member
of the congregation, asking what she had decided to give up for
Lent. “Church,” she replied firmly.
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Frome Valley News Collection Day for the
March Issue
Could the volunteers from all churches please collect their batch of March’s
issue from the Parish Office during the morning of
Friday 26th February
If this is not convenient please contact Eleanor at the office to arrange another time.
New Magazine Editor Required!
The March edition of Frome Valley News will be my last issue
as Editor. I have really enjoyed my three years at the helm but
March is the end of the magazine’s financial and advertising
year so it seems a sensible time to have a change. This means
that, from the end of February, we will need a new Editor
as the April magazine is produced during March.
The job is fairly straightforward as long as you are an organised sort of person and fairly
good on a computer. If you are interested in taking over please contact Steven as soon as
possible. Or if you want to find out what’s involved, I will be happy to tell you more.
Remember, it is your magazine so if you want it to continue,
why not become the new Editor!
Barbara
National Nestbox Week:
14th – 21st February
With less and less trees and undergrowth, but more pollution and
people around, birds can struggle to survive these days. National
Nestbox Week aims to encourage you to put up nest boxes in your
local area, in order to promote and enhance biodiversity and conservation of our breeding
birds and wildlife. After more than 15 years it has become a well-established part of the
ornithological calendar. More details at: www.bto.org/about-birds/nnbw
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Ash Wednesday Service
with Imposition of Ashes
Wednesday 10th February
St Mary’s, Bishops Frome at 7.30pm
Everyone welcome
All in the month of….February
It was:
500 years ago:- on 18th Feb 1516 that Mary I, Queen of England (155358) was born. She was also known as Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary.
400 years ago:- on 26th Feb 1616 that Galileo was ordered by the Catholic Church to
abandon his opinion that the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun (known as the
Copernican theory). He was banned from holding the opinion, promoting it, or teaching it.
200 years ago:- on 20th Feb 1816 that Rossini’s opera ‘The Barber of Seville’ was performed
for the first time, at the Teatro Agentina in Rome, Italy. It was poorly received, but quickly
became a huge success.
60 years ago:- on 11th Feb 1956 that two members of the Cambridge spy ring, British
diplomats Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean, announced that they had defected to the Soviet
Union. They had both vanished in mysterious circumstances in 1951.
40 years ago:- on 11th Feb 1976 that John Curry won Britain’s first-ever Olympic gold medal
in figure skating. (It was also Britain’s first medal at the Winter Games for 12 years.)
25 years ago:- on 1st Feb 1991 that South Africa President F W de Klerk announced his
intention to repeal all apartheid laws.
20 years ago:- on 1st Feb 1996 that US President Bill Clinton met Sinn Fein President Gerry
Adams at the White House to discuss the Northern Ireland peace process.
15 years ago:- on 19th Feb 2001 that the first case of foot-and-mouth disease in the 2001 UK
outbreak was detected at an abattoir in Essex. On 21st Feb the European Commission banned
all British milk, meat and livestock exports.
10 years ago:- on 18th Feb 2006 that British rock band the Rolling Stones played the world’s
largest free rock concert on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An estimated two
million people attended.
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Frome Valley Lent Course 2016
“The Pilgrim Way”
Our Lent Course for 2016 looks at
places of pilgrimage and our
speakers will be sharing personal
experiences of their visits. Come and join us!
Each evening begins at 7.30pm with tea/coffee & cake,
followed by…..
Wednesday 24th February
Rev. Steven Baggs
(The Holy Land)
Wednesday 2nd March
Rev. David Howell
(Walsingham)
Wednesday 9th March
Rev. Jane Davies
(In the footsteps of St Paul)
Wednesday 16th March
Rev. Chris Fletcher
(Santiago di Compostela, Spain)
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Classes for children and adults
Ballet : Tap : Modern : Jazz Dance
Contemporary : Latin Fitness
Plus new “Fitsteps” class based on
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Classes for young children:
Mondays
2pm
Pre-school class
Tuesdays
3.45pm
ages 6, 7 and 8 years
Wednesdays 4pm
ages 5 & 6 years
Fridays
2pm
pre-school class
Saturdays 10.15am
ages 4, 5 & 6 years
11.15am ages 6, 7 & 8 years
Plus many more throughout the week.
Please telephone for more information.
R.A.D. Ballet, I.S.T.D. Moderne Tap
Regular examinations and shows.
Pupils also take part in professional shows at
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Cake & Contemplation
Join us for a little
peace at the end of the
day with the gentle
service of Compline
and a
Pause for Thought
with music for
reflection, followed by a chat over tea,
and that all-important cake!
Next meeting:
Midweek
Communion
Service
First Wednesday
of each month
at
Bishops Frome Church
10.30am
with Tea & Coffee
at the Hop Pocket afterwards
Do come and join us!
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16 Enderby House, Linton, Bromyard
Herefordshire.HR7 4QJ
St Mary’s Church, Bishops Frome
High Mass
Sunday 21st February
at 10am
with guest preacher:
the Very Reverend Michael Tavinor,
Dean of Hereford Cathedral
All Welcome !
Saint of the Month
St Blaise (3rd February)
Blaise was Bishop of Sebastea during the 4th century but when the
governor of Armenia began persecuting Christians, Blaise hid in a cave.
The story goes that the wild beasts cared for him because he looked after
them whenever they were hurt. Eventually his hiding place was
discovered and he was brought before the governor. As he was being escorted to the
governor, a woman asked for his help because a wolf had taken her pig. Blaise persuaded the
wolf to let the pig go unharmed. The governor demanded that Blaise be starved to death but,
in gratitude, the woman secretly brought him food.
While in captivity, another woman brought her son who was choking on a fish bone. The
story of the miraculous healing vary but one version is that the boy was cured when Blaise
picked up two candles provided in his cell and formed a cross around the boy’s throat. Blaise
saved the boy, and so became known for curing illnesses of the throat.
When the governor discovered that Blaise was still alive, he ordered soldiers to skin the saint
and then behead him – a rather grisly end for someone who showed only care to those around
him.
The “Blessing of the Throats” is celebrated on the feast day of St Blaise, 3rd February. It is
mainly a sacramental event of the Roman Catholic Church but it is also celebrated in some of
the Eastern Catholic Churches and in some Anglican parishes. The feast day follows that of
Candlemas (2nd February) and so the two are sometimes combined, because of Blaise’s use of
candles in his miraculous cure.
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future
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Books for Lent – Editor’s Choice!
Lent begins about as early as it can this year so here are some
recommendations for your seasonal reading. There will be even more new
ones published for this year but here are four that I have come across and
enjoyed since last year plus a reminder of some of my enduring favourites from
previous years…..
Jane Williams – Approaching Easter
I recommended Jane’s Advent book, Approaching Christmas, a few months ago and this is in the same vein.
The wife of former Archbishop Rowan, Jane travels through the season, highlighting things that are
associated with Lent and Easter and shows through how they are relevant to us in the modern age.
Beautifully illustrated with associated works of art, this is a lovely book to keep returning to.
Malcolm Guite – The Word in the Wilderness
Similar to Janet Morley’s The Heart’s Time, Malcolm selects a poem for each day, followed by his own
reflection on the poem, its meaning and something for us to think about. It contains poetry from a mixture of
authors, including some of Malcolm’s own sonnets. A worthwhile book which I enjoyed immensely.
Tom Wright – Reflecting the Glory
Originally published in 1998, this was relaunched last year and is an excellent book to take you, day by day,
through the weeks of Lent. Each daily entry begins with a scripture passage, followed by Tom’s very
approachable reflection and ending with a short prayer. Most of the entries are only two or three pages long
so easily accommodated into even the busiest of schedules.
Katy Beebe - Brother Hugo & the Bear
And for some light relief….a lovely story for children of all ages (!) Brother Hugo is unable to return his
library book because a bear has eaten it. “Books in bears’ stomachs do monks no good” says the Abbot and
so begins Brother Hugo’s Lenten penance. Will he ever be able to make amends with the bear close on his
heels? Beautifully illustrated in the style of an illuminated manuscript, this is a book to keep and treasure.
(P.S. the Cake & Contemplation group thoroughly enjoyed it last year!)
Plus, my favourites from past years…..
Janet Morley – The Heart’s Time – a poem a day, with reflections – a really lovely book.
Paula Gooder - Journey to the Empty Tomb – following the Holy Week story with fascinating historical
background information as well as wonderful food for thought.
Paula Gooder – This Risen Existence – an unusual book in that it concentrates on Easter and the time
following. Excellent, but what else would one expect from Paula?
Michael Mayne – Love, Pray, Remember – following a route around Westminster Abbey for a Lenten
pilgrimage.
Basil Hume – The Mystery of the Cross – thoughtful reflections and prayers.
Jane Mossendew – Fire, Thorn & Lily – Something different! A plant a day, its characteristics and uses and
a reflection linking these with the seasonal readings.
I hope these give you some ideas but Food for All in Bromyard will also have a selection to browse through
or you can order one of these from them. So don’t just give things up this Lent. Take up a book as well.
Happy Reading! Editor
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St James the Great, Ocle Pychard
As I write this report on the past year I realise how much we
accomplish as a community. There are no heroics, we just get on
with what is needed. When I consider how many volunteers we
have, I feel humbled. At the beginning of the year we had no one
to take over from George with mowing the grass, but with a bit
of gentle persuasion from a neighbour, Matt Poyner and his
family took up the challenge. The ladies who provide the flowers
and put together those wonderful floral displays, continue to give us pleasure month after month. Would you
like to join them and show us your skills? If you don’t feel confident, they are always willing to give you
helpful instruction.
Our church is beautiful inside, on entering through the heavy oak door, it “smiles” at you, and this is in no
small way due to the efforts of a small band of cleaners, who would welcome new helpers. If you stop by the
font, you will see a Visitors Book. Take a moment to read some of the comments. Many of our visitors come
from far and wide because they have a connection with the church, some used to live in the parish, others
have ancestors buried in the church yard, almost all say what a beautiful church it is, then go on to thank us
for having the church open so that they can go in. We can only do this because of another set of volunteers
who open the church daily during the summer months and check on the building and grounds for us.
The PCC, another group of volunteer meet quarterly to discuss the running of the church, we could
definitely do with more members, none of us were on a PCC before we joined this one, we just did it
because we were needed. We also come up with fund raising events, which we then organise along with our
willing band of volunteers from the community who join in and help. Then they come along and support us,
and it is not just Ocle parishioners, they come from all over. Would you like to join the friendly committee?
We need a second Church Warden, how about you? We were very lucky recently to recruit a new Treasurer
and also a dynamic new – and younger – set of volunteers to start an Events Committee.
Volunteers: neither we in Ocle Pychard, nor in any of our group of parishes, could function without them.
If you would like to be a part of your community, and think you could be of assistance, then please get in
contact, and if you don’t feel it is for you, no worries, just turn up and support us at our events, like so many
of you already do.
We held Communion Services on the 1st Sunday of each month at 8.30am; a short, sharp service, followed
by coffee and croissants with homemade jam and a good old chinwag. If you prefer an evening service, we
are the only church in the FVG with an Evensong, 6.00pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
We held our Quiz night in April. You can take it seriously if you want, but it is intended as a fun family
event, with excellent light refreshments. Look out for the 2016 Quiz Night. There was the church fete in
July, when just about everybody in the parish turned out, and in August Pat and Mike Lewis put on a highly
successful “Pimms & Puds” afternoon at their home. We held our Harvest Festival in the church and then
everybody attended the Fish’n’Chip Supper at the Village Hall, where the College Green Fish and Chip shop
cooked it all fresh for us in their van.
The last event of the year was our Carol Service in December, which was led by our friends, The Pax
Singers, with mulled wine and hot mince pies afterwards. Nobody wanted to go home, and it was 9.30pm
when the last ones left.
The monthly Whist Drive is always popular, again run by volunteers, and that brings in valuable funds.
Having mentioned the new, younger element, I can tell you that they have set up a Facebook Page, take a
look and learn about your parish. www.Facebook.com/Oclepychardchurch
Thank you one and all for your generous support over the year.
John Ridler (Church Warden)
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Stamps
In 2015 we raised a total of £222 for stamps donated to the Children’s
Society and Cancer Research. I thank all who contributed to this effort.
Please keep up the good work as your stamps still bring in money for good causes. Boxes are
at the rear of the church and at the Hop Pocket.
Thank you!
John Crouch
Helping Families in Need 2015
I would like to thank everyone in all our parishes who so kindly and
generously donated the many items for families using the local food
banks and for mothers and children at our local Hereford Women’s
Refuge. The response was overwhelming and is greatly appreciated
by myself and the charities concerned.
Ledbury Food Bank were most grateful with the items I delivered. Hereford Women’s
Refuge were also delighted and had enough donations to share with other local refuges in our
region. Both organisations have written to thank everyone for their generosity.
It is good to know that we live in a very caring and generous group of parishes. Thank you.
Best wishes to everyone for 2016,
Judy Orgee
I think a big “thank you” should also go to Judy for all her hard work. Not only was it her
idea but she also organised the advertising of the campaign, collected the donations and
delivered them to the charities, making several journeys! Congratulations to her too!
Barbara
Just for a Laugh…..
“I think children are like pancakes. You sort of ruin the
first one, and you get better at it the second time
around.”
Kelly Ripa
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Castle Frome February
News, Views & Muse
HOLY
COMMUNION
Will be celebrated
At 8.300am
Facts About February
on
The birthstone for February is Amethyst.
Sunday 14th February
2016
Two zodiac signs for February are Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) and
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
. Viola (plant) and the Primrose are the birth flowers.
FAMILY PRAISE
10am
On
Sunday 28th February
This is a reverent and
. The month has 29 days in leap years, when the year number is divisible by
four. In common years the month has 28 days.
. On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II of
Great Britain.
PAUSE FOR
THOUGHT
At Meg’s House
On
Thurs 18th February
informal service for the
family of the Church. All are
Big Thank You
welcome. Coffee, tea and
squash served at the close of
the service, offering a time
to socialise.
To everyone that supported
the Castle Frome Carol
Singers.
We raised £150 for
Acorns Children’s Hospice
in Worcester. A very
enjoyable evening was had
by all of the singers, who
started off at Mr & Mrs
Jolly’s house and ended up
at The Major Arms, joined
by the Vicar, Steven and
Jocelyn… oh and the Mince
Pie Competition.
2016 – A Leap Year – Why have Them ?
Leap Years are needed to keep our modern
day in alignment with the Earth's
revolutions around the sun. It takes the
Earth approx. 365.242199 days – or 365
days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds –
to circle once around the Sun. However, the
Gregorian calendar has only 365 days in a
year, so if we didn't add a day on February
29 nearly every 4 years, we would lose
almost six hours off our calendar every
year.
Who invented Leap Years?
Julius Caesar introduced Leap Years in the
Roman empire over 2000 years ago, but the
Julian calendar had only one rule: any year
evenly divisible by 4 would be a leap year.
This led to way too many leap years, but
didn't get corrected until the introduction of
the Gregorian Calendar more than 1500
years later.
I know we are already into 2016, but since this is the first publication of
the year I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy & Prosperous 2016
If you have any information for the Castle Frome Page please contact Su Webb on 01531 634056 or email [email protected]
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Ponderings of a Pilgrim
During December Richard and I went to Hereford
Cathedral to see an exhibition of paintings by
Chris Gollon. His new work of the Madonna and
Child was on display throughout December but,
for one weekend, a selection of paintings from his
Stations of the Cross series were also on show. To
be honest Gollon’s style of painting isn’t totally
my cup of tea. His figures are rather chunky, the
faces gaunt and the eyes big and accentuated – no
doubt to emphasise the emotions being portrayed
but not something you might wish to have on your
wall permanently. But art is always personal and
provokes personal opinion – that is its true value.
However, one portrait did touch me. It was the
only picture that wasn’t a finished painting. It was
a preliminary sketch for a later painting of Mary
Magdalene at the foot of the cross. All you could
see was the base of the cross and Mary lying on
the ground in sorrow, her two hands clasped
around the wooden post. I found this sketch
extremely moving and I spent quite a long time
just standing, looking at it, as the other visitors
paused and moved on. Later, in the Cathedral
shop, I found a card showing the actual painting of
this scene and was surprised to find that I much
preferred the simple ink sketch. Somehow the
extra colour and background detracted from the
sorrow and anguish of the despairing figure lying
at the foot of the cross of her loved one.
Discovering this got me pondering on whether the
unfinished is sometimes better than the finished.
Is it a case of the artist knowing at which point to
stop or is it simply that the skeleton image can
speak more deeply because it is incomplete. Music
scholars are always very keen to complete
unfinished works by the great composers in what
they believe is the composer’s style. Mozart’s
Requiem is a perfect example, finished off most
famously by Franz Sussmayr. But genius is genius
and one can almost tell where Mozart’s pen was
laid aside through illness and Sussmayr later took
over. Sussmayr may have had some idea of what
Mozart had intended from fragments and notes but
is the Requiem the better for it? Would the effect
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of the great composer
have been stronger if
the work had been
allowed to remain
unfinished – and
perhaps be the more
poignant for it?
One example of this is
a treasured memory I have from the Cathedral
Museum at Pisa in Italy. In a room of beautiful
illuminated manuscripts is a page which remains
incomplete. The stunning colours are there in the
top left-hand corner and a little way down the
margin. But the rest of the page is just a charcoal
outline of the design that was planned to follow.
In a historic sense it is a masterclass in the art of
illuminating manuscripts, showing each stage but,
for me, it had a much stronger impact because it
implied a human story. Here we did not have a
perfect, completed specimen as displayed in all
the other glass cases. Here we had a human story
of a real monk whose hand had touched this page
and begun what he had intended to finish. But he
hadn’t. Some circumstance unknown to us had
stopped him from completing his work and yet,
here it was on display in a museum amongst other
items of perfection. I walked on, wondering what
had happened to him and the half-painted page left
an emotional mark far greater than its completed
neighbours managed.
Maybe all these examples should also be a
comfort to us because in a way, we are all
incomplete. We are God’s works in progress,
hopefully improving all the time through his
gentle guiding, and perfection is unlikely to come
until we enter that undiscovered country and meet
him face to face. As St Augustine says, “our
hearts are restless until they find their rest in
thee” and knowing that we will one day find that
rest, spurs us on to accept our incompleteness and
perhaps be all the more useful to those around us
because of it. After all, great works of art can
sometimes have far more impact when they
haven’t been finished.
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Music in Quiet Places
Friday 4th March at 7pm
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Weobley
A Chamber Concert by advanced instrumentalists
from Herefordshire’s schools with some of the
county’s leading instrumental ensembles and Herefordshire’s schools’ choirs.
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Much Cowarne Parish News
December 16th saw our annual Candlelight Carol
Service in the church and as in previous years, we
were joined by the children of Burley Gate School
who sang three carols and did some of the readings.
As always it was a pleasure to listen to them and
their performance reflected the hard work that they
and their conductor, Ian Burrell, had put in. At the time of writing the choir are taking part in
the Young Voices concert in Birmingham and will certainly enjoy this wonderful experience.
The church looked lovely - candles glowed on all the window sills and the beautifully
decorated Christmas tree shone brightly in the Lady Chapel. After the service everyone
enjoyed seasonal refreshments kindly provided by a number of ladies.
During 2015 the PCC has been continuing the ongoing task of caring for our beautiful church
and its grounds: additional lights have been put in place on the South side of the church
making access easier in the dark; investigations are going on into the best way of levelling
and repairing the ancient slabs in the aisles and a risk assessment has been carried out on the
church highlighting some items which have been addressed. We continue to update the
church and welcome any new ideas.
The Fundraising Group has begun to plan for events in 2016 and
the first event is a Race Night to be held on February 26th in
the Plough Inn at Stoke Lacy (see advert on page 31 ). Those
who have attended previous Race Nights will know that this is a
real fun evening and will hopefully join us again, if you have
never attended one then please come this time and bring a few friends to share in the fun. The
usual Plant Sale and auction will be held on Saturday May 14th at 2.30pm in the Church.
This is a departure from the previous time of Friday early evening and we hope it will enable
more people to attend to take advantage of the large variety of plants on offer. More details of
the year's events will be in the March Frome Valley News.
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Acton Beauchamp News
Bingo Evening
On 30th November, Acton Beauchamp PCC held a bingo evening at Bishop
Frome village centre. Although this was a new fund raising event for the
church, it turned out to be a very successful and enjoyable evening. We would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone who donated prizes for the bingo. In fact, as a result of everyone’s generosity, we had all
the prizes we needed. Thank you. A very big thank you must also go to Wendy, Eve and Pam who worked
really hard to help make the evening a success. Thank you to all the ladies who helped on the evening and
kept everything running smoothly. Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported us.
Carols by Candlelight
On 20th December, St Giles’ church held its traditional service of seven lessons and seven carols. Thank you
to the ladies who decorated the church. The church looked lovely and festive with the Christmas tree and
lighted candles. Thank you to everyone who provided the sherry and mince pies. It was a great start to the
Christmas season.
Christmas Party
On 22nd December, we held our Christmas party at Sevington by kind permission of Stan and Kathy. Thank
you to Stan and Kathy for once again allowing us to use their lovely home to host the event. Thank you to
everyone who provided the festive refreshments and donated draw prizes. Finally, thank you to everyone
who came along and supported us. An enjoyable social evening was had by everyone ending with carol
singing, accompanied by Tony at the piano.
Dates To Remember Not To Forget In 2016
Mothering Sunday
Sunday 6th March – A service for Mothering Sunday with Holy Communion at 11.30am.
Quiz Evening
Friday 11th March - Quiz evening at Stanford Bishop village hall, 7.30pm for 8.00pm. Please feel free to
bring your own alcoholic refreshments. However, light refreshments will be available. £10/team of four or
£2.50/person. Everyone very welcome.
Spring Plant and Produce Market and Coffee Morning
Saturday 7th May – At Stanford Bishop village hall from 10.00am until 12.00 noon. Stock up with
homemade preserves, jams, pickles and cakes. Also an amazing selection of plants, all at amazing prices,
will be available. Coffee and Tea will also be served.
Dog Show and Summer Fete
Saturday 11th June – The annual dog show and summer fete will be held at Sevington Manor by kind
permission of Mr. David Best. This year our dog show and fete coincides with the Queen’s official 90th
birthday celebrations. Therefore the evening will have a very patriotic theme. Come along either dressed to
meet the Queen or in patriotic red, white and blue. There will be class in the dog show for the best dressed
dog and its owner. Bring a corgi! The fete will have a licensed bar, strawberries and cream, hot dogs,
homemade cakes, plants, the grand draw and lots more. Starts at 6.30pm. Everyone is very welcome.
Autumn Plant and Produce Market
Saturday 3rd September – At Stanford Bishop village hall, 10,00am until 12.00 noon. Coffee and tea will
also be served.
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Te c h no l og y
Recipe Corner
February is usually the month for pancakes so here is a different use for
them – especially for all us veggies
Vegetarian Pancake Parcels
6oz plain flour
1 egg
Milk
Olive oil
Leek, halved lengthways and sliced
Savoy cabbage, finely shredded
Sprouts, finely chopped and shredded
Mozzarella cheese
3oz plain flour
1 ½ oz butter
5 fl oz milk
2 oz mature cheddar cheese, grated
Cider (optional)
Make the pancake batter by adding the egg to the flour and whisking together with enough milk to make the
consistency of gloss paint. Set aside to rest.
When ready, heat a frying pan as hot as you dare and wipe a little melted butter or oil around the pan. Add
the pancake mixture and cook the pancakes in the usual way, flipping over, or tossing if you are brave. Slide
onto greaseproof paper and continue until all the batter is used.
Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and stir fry the leeks, cabbage and sprouts until soft but not browned.
(You could use alternative vegetables here – whatever you fancy). Remove from the heat and mix in the
mozzarella. (This comes in a ball but you might only need about half of that – use your own judgement).
Place the vegetable mixture into the middle of each pancake and roll up. Place in a shallow dish and keep
warm in a low oven. Make the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour thoroughly
and then gradually add the milk, stirring all the time. If you want, you can add a little cider here for extra
taste. Finally stir in the grated cheese.
Remove the pancake parcels from the oven and serve with the sauce poured over.
If you have a favourite recipe that you would like to share with everyone please either e.mail or send it to
me – contact details on the back page. Editor.
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Stanford Bishop News
We held our Carol Service on December 24th at 6pm. We had a full
congregation singing well know carols. While the Nativity story was read, the
scene was assembled by the children from the congregation. A most wonderful
start to the festive weekend.
Big Breakfast
Sunday 14th February we are looking forward to our Big Breakfast, at Stanford Bishop
Village Hall 9am – 12 Noon. You are all invited to come along and enjoy home cooked
local produce, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. As it’s Valentine’s Day why not bring
your loved ones for a hearty breakfast. See poster on page 11 for full menu.
Our regular Church Services are the fourth Sunday of each month at 8.30am.
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Keeping In Touch With Your Cathedral
Spending a few days in East Sussex after Christmas, I was reminded by
friends how difficult it is for them to keep in touch with their cathedral
at Chichester – parishioners living in Rye are 85 miles from their
cathedral and closer to 5 others, including one in France!
Hereford doesn’t have quite such extreme distances, but I know, having walked the course,
that Alberbury is 60 miles from Hereford and Telford isn’t much nearer.
But at the cathedral, we consider it a priority that all parishes can feel in touch in some way
and it might be worth highlighting how we can all achieve this:
1. Through prayer. Every benefice is contacted as we approach the day when parishes are to
be remembered in prayers at the cathedral, so that you know that your community is being
lifted in prayer at the Mother Church on a particular day. We welcome representatives from
parishes on these days – if you let us know, we can arrange for one of your clergy or Readers,
if they are coming, to robe and read a lesson at Evensong.
2. Through special events. In the past year, several deaneries have arranged gatherings at the
cathedral – an evening function, with some quiet worship and a glass of wine afterwards.
This year, we are arranging two evening functions with the Friends of the cathedral –
worship, then supper. And what about Confirmation? In the past, clergy have brought groups
to the cathedral, perhaps to attend Evensong and to have a guided tour of the building
beforehand.
3. Through diocesan silver. The cathedral holds a large amount of parishes’ silver/plate, for
safe-keeping. While unable to keep all this silver on display, Canon Chancellor, Chris Pullin,
arranges regular exhibitions of small amounts of plate. Parishes whose silver is displayed are
always informed and it may provide another reason for making a visit to Hereford?
4. Through becoming a Friend of the Cathedral or member of Hereford Cathedral
Perpetual Trust.
Details of both are on the cathedral website and we always welcome new members – an ideal
way of showing your support for our Mother Church.
So, please be assured of our prayers for you all – as we are conscious of your regular prayer
for all of us at the cathedral. Do try to arrange a visit during 2016 – you’ll be assured of a
warm welcome!
Michael Tavinor
Dean of Hereford Cathedral
A Recommendation for Next Year!
I know we are only entering February but can we highly
recommend Hereford Cathedral’s Epiphany Service for next
year. We went for the first time this year and it was an absolute
delight. The Cathedral’s Voluntary Choir are superb, with
beautiful blend and Peter Dyke really knows how to draw the best out of them. The whole
service of music and readings was extremely moving and it was a lovely way to celebrate
Epiphany.
Look out for next year’s service and give it a try but get there early – it’s packed!
Richard & Barbara
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Bingo for Fromes Hill
Kathy and family wish to say a big thank you to everyone who supported my
Christmas Bingo at Bishops Frome Village Centre on 5th December. We had a full
hall and raised a total of £600 for Fromes Hill Church. Thanks to all.
Kathy & Family
Jill and Joan (churchwardens) and all the members of Fromes Hill Church
would like to add to Kath’s message, above.
Without the dedication and generosity of Kath, her family and supporters,
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“Thank You” seems inadequate – to those words we add our appreciation and sincere
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Pause for Thought
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Time to retreat?
Lent is how the Church offers you a 40-day period
of renewal each year. So this Lent, if you feel tired
and stressed by the demands of daily life, why not
consider a retreat?
In simplest terms, a retreat is simply stepping aside
from your daily routine for a period of time, usually
to reflect and pray about your life, all within the context of being in a welcoming and
peaceful place. You can go it alone, or with a group. It can last from half a day to a day, to a
week, or even longer. During this time, you can seek God’s presence, grow deeper in your
faith, and come to see yourself and others more clearly.
You may greatly benefit from a retreat if:
- you need time to get back in touch with your inner self
- you want to learn more about prayer and reflection before God
- you need to prepare for some big challenge/decision in your life
The range of retreats on offer is enormous. There are beginner days, hobby-based retreats
(art, poetry, gardening), retreats for particular life issues such as bereavement, relationship
breakdown, marriage enrichment, stress and trauma, or simply prayer and Bible reading with
a spiritual director to guide each day. Retreats are also held with seasonal themes – Lent,
Easter, Pentecost, Advent, or on major life themes: forgiveness, waiting, letting go, peace,
justice, contemplation, the Cross, Resurrection, hope or despair. Others focus on inspiring
believers of all kinds down the ages. Retreats have only one thing in common: they are
offered to nourish and enrich you.
Retreat houses vary from monasteries to modern building complexes. Most are set in
beautiful grounds, with lots of space to wander about in. Some have libraries, art rooms and
prayer rooms. Almost all provide home cooked food, and many can welcome people with
disabilities.
What is the point of it all? Like pilgrimages, retreats are really a journey with a sacred
purpose that can become transformational for you. Someone once described a retreat like this:
“When we allow ourselves time, new insights are given… new and old places in our hearts
are visited. Blessings are received and healing acceptance of memories can take place…”
It is too easy to avoid ourselves, to live life on a shallow basis, and not ever to allow
ourselves time to simply renew our inner selves. Jesus frequently went off to be alone and
pray; He just wanted to be with his Father. We, too, will benefit from time alone with God.
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Pause for Thought
“One candle wipes out darkness”
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Carpentry & Home Improvements
All Aspects of carpentry work undertaken
Property renovations & refurbs
Complete kitchen & bathroom installations
Skirting & Architrave, Windows & Doors, Laminate Flooring
Built in Wardrobes & Cupboards
Garden fencing & Decking
UPVC Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
References available
Plus Much More
Call Mat for a Free Quote
07896 324441 or 01531 670624
[email protected]
matrobertscarpentry.co.uk
Crossroads Care
Forest of Dean & Herefordshire
Crossroads Care is a not-for-profit organisation and
charity who provide respite care for carers as well as
support and social groups for vulnerable people who
need our help.
We have recently expanded from the Forest of Dean
and have moved into a new office in the centre of
Hereford.
This advertising space could be yours!
Contact Diane Pinches on
From November 2015 we will be running social
groups such as Gents Pub Lunch Clubs, for people
who due to ill health are unable to get out as much as
they would like.
We are also going to be running other social groups
such as Carers Lunch and Carers Social Groups every
week around Herefordshire.
[email protected]
01885 490581
For more information visit
www.crossroadshereford.org.uk
For more information
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Favourite Hymns: The Story Behind….
“My Song is Love Unknown”
This lovely hymn is another example of the words and music
coming together centuries apart. Samuel Crossman (1624-83) wrote
the words as a poem in 1664 but it virtually disappeared for the
next couple of hundred years! It finally reappeared in 1868.
Although an Anglican, Crossman was a Puritan by persuasion, and
suffered from being around at a time of great religious upheaval.
He was expelled from his parish in Suffolk in the wake of the Act
of Uniformity in 1662 and because he had criticised the execution of King Charles I.
Eventually Crossman recanted and was received back into the Anglican fold as Dean of
Bristol Cathedral.
The music for this hymn was written by John Ireland just after the First World War and
immediately helped it on its way to becoming popular. Legend has it that Ireland wrote the
tune in ten minutes over lunch but, whatever the real story, it was published in The Public
School Hymnbook in 1919 and has remained a favourite hymn ever since.
Bromyard & District Local History Society
invites you to a talk at the Conquest Theatre
given by Robin Thorndyke on
Brian Hatton and the Changing Landscape
Brian Hatton is Hereford’s most celebrated artist. He was a child
prodigy who later produced exquisitely drawn and accurately
observed portraits, studies of country life, agricultural scenes and above all - working horses.
This talk concentrates on depicting his relationship with a
local farm (Warham Court) and country life there.
At the outbreak of WW1 Brian enlisted to serve in the armed forces.
He died young, killed in action on April 1916, aged 28.
Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 7.30 pm
Members free Non-members £3.00
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THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN AND ST ETHELBERT IN HEREFORD
From
The Dean of Hereford
The Very Reverend Michael Tavinor
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL : January to April 2016
EVENTS
January
Silver Display until end of March: A 19th century set of plate from Aymestrey
30
31
7.00 pm
3.30pm
February
4
9.30 am
7
3.30 pm
14
10.00 am
16
7.00 pm
23
7.00 pm
March
1
7.00 pm
4
6.30 pm
10
11
12 noon
6.30pm
12
13
7.30pm
5.30pm
JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Installation of new Prebendaries
Healing Day with The Rev’d Dr Beatrice Brandon
Installation of new Lay Canon.
Ministry of Healing offered at the Cathedral Eucharist
Lent talk on the Eucharist in music
Lent talk on the Eucharist in art
Lent talk on the Eucharist in literature
Launch of Dean’s new book ‘Shrines of the Saints in England and
Wales (Canterbury Press), followed by 10 minute ‘light show’
presenting the new Cathedral lighting system. All welcome
Eucharist sung by Hereford Cathedral scholars
Launch of Dean’s new book ‘Shrines of the Saints in England and
Wales’ (Canterbury Press), followed by 10 minute ‘light show’
presenting the new Cathedral lighting system. All welcome.
Hereford Choral Society – Handel’s Alexander’s Feast
Evening Hour
April
Silver Display until end of June: The Cathedral’s medieval processional cross
10
13
22
5.30pm
3.30 pm
7.00pm.
Evening Hour
BBC Radio 3 live broadcast of Choral Evensong
Concert in College Hall to celebrate the music of William Felton and to
commemorate Shakespeare’s birthday.
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The Village Carol Singers; Christmas 2015
By the time you read this, Spring will probably be well on the way and all those
miserable wet days of December forgotten. In the past the Carollers have faced all
weathers from snow to starry, frosty nights. But it was odds on for rain in 2015 and
the afternoon was wet with a heavy shower prior to our gathering. Then miraculously
there just remained ‘a dampness in the air’ for the evening. Let’s face it – dripping
wet reindeer are not a pretty sight!
As always we were so warmly welcomed at all our stops. Lei Wen and Stuart had kindly invited neighbours
around, although young Scarlett and Poppy were less sure of folk in funny hats singing invading their home!
At the Tan House, more and more people streamed into the kitchen, and it was great to have Sadie, visiting
from Australia join the Carollers with her hearty voice. Clive and Sylvia Richards had their usual merry
party in full swing, and they sung as lustily as ever. But the Carollers sported some lovely soloists this year.
Inge sung her ‘Stille Nacht’ whilst Tom, Robert and Janetta sung solo verses of ‘We Three Kings’ and ‘The
Holly and the Ivy’
The whole of Ullingswick appeared to have crammed into every snug corner of Sue Dalton’s for her
traditional party. On such a warm night we ended up like roast chestnuts in front of the log fire. However,
the mulled wine and cider lubricated our vocal chords. The Three Horseshoes and The Plough both
welcomed us. It’s amazing how much change is emptied out of pockets after a pint or two – really there was
much generosity. Our final stop at The Stables, Much Cowarne with Pete and Wendy was welcoming and
relaxing. They and their friends had patiently awaited our late arrival.
The Charities chosen for 2015 were ACORNS Children’s Hospice Worcester, and ‘Children of Peace’
which brings young Jews and Palestinians together to sing, play and work on various projects. The Director
and founder of the charity is Richard Martin who lives in Hereford. We collected a total of £520 to be shared
between the two causes. I never cease to be amazed by the wonderful generosity of those who give, and
those who open their homes to friends and to the Carollers. Usually everyone joins in the singing so we few
Carollers get a lot of support. Then there are those who feel unable to have us yet quietly give a donation –
our thanks to them too.
Without a minibus from Clive Richards, and our forbearing driver, Martin Hewitt, we would probably still
be chasing round the dark lanes of North Herefordshire looking for lost carol singers – so a huge thank you
to Clive and Martin. And finally, without the Carollers there would be no joyful singing, and no generous
donations for those who especially need a gift at Christmas – so a particular thanks of gratitude to them –
from The Christmas Jester!
“On the screen were some flashback shots of Daniel, Emma and Rupert from ten years ago.
They were 12. I have also recently returned from New York, and while I was there, I saw
Daniel singing and dancing brilliantly on Broadway. A lifetime seems to have passed in
minutes.”
Poignant words from actor, Alan Rickman –
what a wonderful voice we have lost with his passing.
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Trumpet & District Agricultural Society
On Sunday 22nd November we held our annual Sunday Lunch at the
Green Farm, Felton by kind permission of Cyril and Shirley Simcock.
We had an excellent meal which was enjoyed by everybody! The
guest speaker was Mr Martin Evans, an auctioneer from Ross Market.
On Monday 11th January the ladies committee held a meeting at the
Trumpet Inn to discuss future fund-raising events. Our next event is a
Fun Quiz Evening at Tarrington Village Hall on Saturday 12th March, starting at 7.30pm. It will cost £5
each to include supper. Teams will consist of six people but we can make up teams on the evening. Please
bring your own drinks! Please try and support us – we would be most grateful.
Also, on Thursday 14th April we are holding a coffee morning at Mrs H Rogers, Hillend, Weston Beggard,
starting at 10.30am until 12pm. There will be a cake stall, bring & buy, and also a raffle. This event is for St
Michael’s Hospice in memory of Brenda Stevens who was a member of the Society. Please do try to come
along and support it. Any enquiries to Jean Garlick, 01886 884265.
Jean Garlick
Ladies Chairman
An extra saint for Leap Year!
Our usual “Saint of the Month” has already appeared earlier in this magazine
but, as it doesn’t happen very often, we have to also acknowledge the saint
for Leap Year – yes, there is one and he is local!
St Oswald of Worcester died on 29th February 992. His family story was
extraordinary, and full of some surprising ‘leaps’, all by itself. It provides a
tantalising glimpse of what happened to at least one of those pagan Viking warriors who settled in AngloSaxon Britain.
For Oswald’s great-uncle had come to England c 865, as part of the ‘Great Heathen Army’ of Viking
invaders. But his son, Oswald’s uncle, Oda, forsook paganism, and not only converted to Christianity, but
actually ended up as Archbishop of Canterbury. From there, Oda was in a position to help his nephew,
Oswald, which he did.
Oda sent young Oswald to be educated at the abbey of Fleury, then a great centre of learning. There Oswald
absorbed the Benedictine ideals which would guide his later life and work. Back in England, he became
bishop of Worcester in 961, and with the support of King Edgar, eagerly joined in major reforms of the
Anglo-Saxon church. In 972 Oswald was made Archbishop of York, and seems to have taken a great interest
in renewing the church in the Danelaw. He founded Ramsey Abbey, which became one of the great Fenland
monasteries.
Oswald was a popular Archbishop, who was in the habit of washing the feet of the poor every day in Lent.
On the 29th February 992 he had just completed this service at Worcester, when he collapsed and died. Later
Oswald and his successor at Worcester, Wulfstan came to be the two chief saints of Worcester. You can see
them together, for instance, flanking the tomb of King John before the high altar of the cathedral.
So give Oswald a thought this year – his saints day won’t come round again for another four years!
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ACTON BEAUCHAMP GROUP PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors: - Robert Wall (chairman), Alec Elliot, Richard Kuehn, Francis Lowden, Richard
Potter and Kathy Smith.
Clerk to the council: - Mrs. J.L. Morris, The Parks, Acton Beauchamp, Worcester, WR6
5AB. Tel. 01886 884575
Next Date of Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday 9th February 2016
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 10th May 2016 at
7.30pm and will be followed immediately by the Annual Parish Meeting.
Usual meetings are held at Stanford Bishop village hall at 8.00pm.
Please note that extraordinary meetings of the parish council will be held in between times if
they are required.
The agendas for all meetings with time, date and venue will be posted on the public notice
board at Acton Green three working days before the meeting and should be on the HALC
website. Draft minutes will also be posted on the notice board, within 28 days from the
council meeting to which they relate and should also be on the HALC website.
Regards
Acton Beauchamp Group PC
Quickie Crossword
ACROSS
7. Search engine
8. Say again
9. This place
10. Alter thought pattern
11. Lets in the light and air
13. Sprightly
15. Written report
17. Enables senior citizen to travel
20. Make up, cosmetic
21 Across AND 22 Down. Sources of Information
23. Puts off
24. Holiday spot
DOWN
1. Emotion
2. Said yes
3. Where daisies grow
4. Poetry not verse
5. Thinly scattered
6. A Staffordshire delicacy
12. Enthuses
14. Unwanted shoots
16. What you are trying to find
18. Polite request
19. Inebriated
22. See 21 across
(Answers next month)
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In the month of love…..
To celebrate St Valentine’s day a group of children were asked
the question “What is love?”…..
Rebecca, aged 8:
“When my grandmother got arthritis she couldn’t bend over
and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for
her, even though he’s got arthritis in his hands.”
Terri, aged 4:
“Love is what makes you smile when you are tired.”
Daniel, aged 7
“Love is when Mummy makes coffee for Daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him,
to make sure it tastes alright.”
Mary, aged 4:
“Love is when a puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.”
Billy, aged 4:
“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know your name is
safe in their mouth.”
Elaine, aged 5:
Love is when Mummy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”
And how about this to finish with…..
Nikki, aged 6:
“If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.”
(Wow – we could do with a load more Nikkis in the world!)
Pastoral Group
The Pastoral Group have begun to meet again. The Group consists of Judy Orgee, Angela
Lewis and myself and we meet to pray for those in need and to organise pastoral visiting
where appropriate. If you would like a pastoral visit please contact one of the group. All visits
are confidential.
Rev Steven Baggs:
Judy Orgee
Angel Lewis
01885 490582
01531 640525
01885 490203
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Report from County Councillor Patricia Morgan
Bishop’s Frome and Cradley Ward
JANUARY 2016
Autumn Statement/Funding settlement
The Council will be setting its budget in the coming months. The Government has reiterated its
commitment to achieve a budget surplus by 2020 and as a result of this the Council continues to face
extremely challenging financial conditions and is now entering year seven of a ten year “austerity
period.”
The Chancellors autumn statement in November included the following specific announcements that
impact Herefordshire:

Support (as yet unquantified) to secure launch funding to create a new university in
Hereford, focused on engineering, in 2016.

Provision of £250m nationally over the next five years to tackle potholes, details awaited.

The introduction of a national funding formula for schools, high needs and early years;
detailed consultation will be launched in 2016 and the new formulae will be implemented
from 2017/18.

Better care fund to increase nationally by £1,500m by 2019-20, starting in 2017/18.

Higher costs for rural areas to be recognised by quadrupling the current sparsity grant by
2020

The local government settlement was announced in December and for Herefordshire this
reduces the Revenue Support Grant from its current level of £26m to less than £1m in 2020.
The net effect of all this is that the Council needs to make substantial savings of nearly £11m in
2016/17 and £28m up to 2020. As part of the council’s draft financial strategy, it is proposed to
increase council tax by 3.9% in 2016/17. The increase will provide 1.9% (£1.6m) to protect council
services, including safeguarding our vulnerable children and 2% (£1.7m) to alleviate the significantly
rising costs of adult social care for the county’s higher than average ageing population. The
proposed increase would mean a rise of around £4 a month for those living in a band D property.
This is clearly a difficult choice but it is essential that the Council is able to provide suitable care for
its most vulnerable residents.
As always, should you wish to contact me please use the contact details below.
Kind regards,
Councillor Patricia Morgan contacts: [email protected], 07792 880547
Leadon Court Farm, Fromes Hill, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1HT
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FROM THE REGISTERS
Baptisms
The Baptism of Willow Mahner- Prior took place on 10 January 2016 at St
James the Great, Ocle Pychard
Weddings
The Wedding of Martin Tippett and Nicola Torrie took place on 28 November 2015 at St
Mary the Virgin, Bishops Frome.
The Wedding of Robert Symonds and Laura Chapman took place on 1 January 2016 at St
Mary the Virgin, Bishops Frome.
Funerals
The Funeral of Eleanor Edwards who died on 18 November 2015, aged 81,took place on 27
November 2015 at St James the Great, Ocle Pychard.
The Funeral of Joe Rhee who died on 23 November 2015, took place on 11 December 2015
at St Matthews, Fromes Hill.
The Burial of Ashes of Roland Tomkins who died on 26 November 2015 aged 78 took place
on 10 December 2015 at St Mary the Virgin, Bishops Frome.
The Funeral of Stephen Hines who died on 28 November 2015, aged 55, took place on 18
December 2015 at St Mary the Virgin, Bishops Frome.
The Funeral of William (Bill) Hadley who died on 6 December 2015, aged 87, took place on
30 December 2015 at St Mary the Virgin, Bishops Frome.
May they rest in peace.
Friends of Frome Valley Churches
Lottery Results
December 2015
£25
263
Susannah Hunt
£20
112
Dan Vickers
£15
347
D Keuhn.
£10
455
John Crouch
£10
281
Philip Robinson
£10
547
Cheryl Rose
£10
302
Neil Porter.
£10
330
Gavin Carter.
£10
24
Betty Manning.
£10
5
Joshua Johnson.
DH
MH
RK
HP
PP
HP
JO
JO
JS
HP
January 2016
£25
508
Nicholas Bircher
£20
51
Sheila Pinches.
£15
16
Simon Badman.
£10
474
Ian Ashman.
£10
342
Jo Spires.
£10
129
Jade Davies.
£10
260
Terry Shaw.
£10
143
Chris Wheeler.
£10
255
Graham Morris.
£10
417
Jocelyn Baggs.
JS
SP
HP
BH
GW
HP
JS
HP
JG
HP
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Lent 1
Lent 2
Lent 3
Mothering Sunday
Feb 14th
Feb 21st
Feb 28th
March 6th
Day
Lent 1
Lent 2
Lent 3
Day
Sunday before Lent
Lent 2
Mothering Sunday
Time
8.30am
6.00pm
8.30am
Date
Feb 28th
Day
Lent 3
Time
8.30am
St James the Greater, Stanford Bishop
Date
Feb 7th
Feb 21st
March 6th
Heather
Maureen
TBA
Sheila
Reader
Mike C.
Barbara P.
Service
Holy Communion
Service
Holy Communion
Evensong
Holy Communion
Sidesman
J Ridler
R Meredith
G Hicks
No flowers in Lent
Flowers/Cleaning
M & D Brown
Flowers/Cleaning
M & M Hewitt
Diana
Celia & Vera
Heather
Sheila & Angela
Coffee
Sue & Martin
N/A
Sidesman
M & M Hewitt
J Cooksley
D Cunningham & B Lloyd
Maureen
TBA
TBA
Julie
Prayers
Julie
TBA
Sidesman
Rachel & Jetta Hawkins
Reader
S Ridler
J Oliver
P Lewis
Reader
M Brown & B Bowler
S Cartwright
M Hewitt
Service
Holy Communion
Service with
Imposition of Ashes
Holy Communion
High Mass
Family Praise
Holy Communion
Service
Matins
BCP Communion
Holy Communion
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
Time
10.00am
7.30pm
Time
10.00am
8.30am
10.00am
St. James the Great, Ocle Pychard
Date
Feb 14th
Feb 21st
Feb 28
St. Mary the Virgin, Much Cowarne
Day
Sunday before Lent
Ash Wednesday
Date
Feb 7th
Feb 10th
Bishops Frome
Church Rotas for February
The Frome Valley Group
February 2016
7th
Acton
Beauchamp
11.30 Family
Communion
SB
Bishops
Frome
10.00 Holy
Communion
SB
Castle Frome
14th
21st
10.00 Holy
Communion
RP
10.00 High
Mass
With guest
preacher,
Michael
Tavinor (Dean
of Hereford)
8.30 Holy
Communion
RP
10.00 Holy
Communion
SB
10.00 Family
Praise
Lay Led
10.00 Matins
Lay Led
JS/JR
11.30 Holy
Communion
SB
10.00 Matins
Lay Led
BP
8.30 Holy
Communion
RP
8.30am Holy
Communion
(BCP) RP
10.00 Matins
Lay Led
JS/JR
10.00 Holy
Communion
SB
6pm Evensong
JR
Stanford
Bishop
Ash Wednesday
February 10th
Bishops
Frome:
7.30pm
10.00 Family
Praise
Lay Led
SP
No Service
Much
Cowarne
Ocle Pychard
March
6th
11.30
Mothering
Sunday Family
Communion
RP
Evesbatch
Fromes
Hill
28th
8.30 Holy
Communion
SB
8.30 Holy
Communion
SB
Sunday before 1st Sunday of
Lent
Lent
Green
Purple
2 Corinthians
3:12—4:2
2 Corinthians 5:20b Psalm 99
-6:10
Luke 9:28-36
Matthew 6:1-6
& 16-21
Romans 10:
8b-13
Psalm 91: 1-2 &
9-end
Luke 4: 1-13
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2nd Sunday
of Lent
Purple
3rd Sunday of Mothering
Lent
Sunday
Purple
Purple
Philippians 3:
17-4:1
Psalm 27
Luke 13:
31-end
1 Corinthians
10: 1-13
Psalm 63: 1-9
Luke 13: 1-9
2 Corinthians
5: 16-end
Psalm 32
Luke 15: 1-3,
11b-32
VICAR
Rev. Steven Baggs
tel: - 01885 490582
e-mail—[email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Monday is Steven’s day off.
ASSOCIATE MINISTER
Rev. Richard Priest
tel - 01432 820170
e-mail - [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE
The Rosary, Bishops Frome, Worcester, WR6 5AP
tel and fax
tel - 01885 490229
e-mail - [email protected]
PARISH SECRETARY
Eleanor Morris
tel - 01885 490229
Office open for routine matters
Wednesday & Friday 9.15am-11.45am
CHURCH WARDENS
ACTON BEAUCHAMP
Sally Wall
01886 884727
Jane Allan
01531 640227
Gill Lynch
01531 640305
Tony Davies
01885 490394
Heather Partridge (Deputy) 01531 640157
Charles Pudge
01531 640309
Richard Kuehn
01886 880259
Dian a Harrison
01531640846
Jill Southall
01531 640288
Joan Rose
01531 640587
Jean Parkes
01432 820402
Martin Hewitt
01432 820282
John Ridler
01432 820328
Rachael Hawkins
01886 884250
Jetta Hawkins
01885 482247
BISHOPS FROME
CASTLE FROME
EVESBATCH
FROMES HILL
MUCH COWARNE
OCLE PYCHARD
STANFORD BISHOP
Frome Valley Group of Churches
Child Protection Officer
Vulnerable Adults Protection Officer
Rowena Chowen
Judy Orgee
07535 516586
01531 640525
Editor: Barbara Priest
Idalilian, Burley Gate, Hereford HR1 3QS
Email [email protected]
Home Phone 01432 820170 or Daytime (Allegro Music) 01885 490375
Advertising: Diane Pinches
Tel 01885 490581 E.mail: [email protected]
LAST COPY DAY for the March 2016 issue of
THE FROME VALLEY NEWS is Monday 15th February 2016
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