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March 2017
INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE Who's Who in Boxgrove ............................... 2 From Fr Ian ............................................................ 3 The Bugle ................................................................ 4 The Diocesan Year of the Bible .................. 5 Tackling Elder Exploitation ......................... 6 Christians Against Poverty ............................ 7 Building works update .................................... 8 Julian Group ......................................................... 8 Hospice Bike Ride, June ................................ 8 Forthcoming events .......................................... 9
Priory Sunday School ....................................... 9 Walsingham Pilgrimage - Autumn ........ 10 The Optimistic Gardener ........................... 11 Parish Calendar & Intercessions .............. 13 Recipe: Lamming Hot Lamb Rolls ......... 14 Report on the St Blaise Fair ....................... 16 Boxgrove WI ..................................................... 16 A Day in the Life of a Gunner Subaltern in Korea ....................... 18 Services for the coming months .............. 28
The Priory Church of St Mary & St Blaise is a Registered Charity Nº 1131214
Who’s Who in Boxgrove Priest in Charge Fr Ian Forrester, The Priory Vicarage, Church Lane, Boxgrove, PO18 0ED - 774045) - revdianforrester@hotmail.com Hon Assistant Priests Fr David Brecknell, 8 Priory Close - 784841 Fr Victor Cassam, 195 Oving Rd, Chichester - 783998 Churchwardens Mrs Sue Chevis, Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, PO18 0PE - 539836 suecowslip@btinternet.com David Jones, 18 Preston Avenue, Rustington, BN16 2DF - 01903 856580 jonesdavr@btinternet.com Hon. Treasurer Richard Chevis, Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, PO18 0PE - 539836 rgchevis@btinternet.com Cathedral Link - TBC Priory and St Blaise Centre Bookings and Enquiries Richard Chevis - Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, PO18 0PE - 539836 rgchevis@btinternet.com WSCC Member for Chichester North Jeremy Hunt, 3 Brandy Hole Lane, Chichester PO19 5RL - 0330 2224536 CDC Member for Boxgrove Ward & Chairman, Boxgrove Parish Council Henry Potter, The White House, The Street, Boxgrove - 527312 Boxgrove CofE Primary School - Mrs Kim Thornton - 773309 head@boxgrove.w-sussex.sch.uk Boxgrove Village Hall Bookings and Enquiries - Pat Burton - 788332 Local Police
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From Father Ian Lent is a precious time for us all, reminding us of, and challenging us to participate in, a period of reflection and selfdiscipline. Lent is not, of course, the only opportunity for self-discipline: we make New Year's resolutions; perhaps set targets at other times to do more exercise; be better organised ... We recognise our need for self-discipline, but we are not always good at it. (I wonder how many wasted subscriptions there are to health clubs!)
Remember, Man, that thou art dust; and unto dust thou shalt return
Christians see Lent as preparation for Easter. The story of Jesus rising from the dead, and the Church's celebration of the consequences of that amazing event, affect us all. The life of Jesus and his Resurrection show us that Human sinfulness can be overcome and that, because of God's grace, we too can be strong. Even death itself no longer has the last word. This is a lot to take in, and the weeks before we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead are an opportunity to understand what, in ourselves, needs new life. So do prepare for Easter. Do engage in more self-discipline. Do discover the help that God offers.
THE FRIENDS OF BOXGROVE PRIORY “... a magical church full of echoes of French influence along the Sussex coast.” Sir Simon Jenkins Please consider becoming a Friend of Boxgrove Priory Contact the Secretary: The Secretary, Friends of Boxgrove Priory, c/o Cowslip Cottage, Dairy Lane, Maudlin, Chichester PO18 0PE +44 (0)1243 539836 Registered Charity Nº: 1104062 Page 3
THE BUGLE Articles on any aspect of Boxgrove news - village or Priory-based - are always most welcome. The Boxgrove Bugle is distributed free of charge to each household within the parish and published on-line; copies are also sent further afield, as well as being available in the Priory for visitors and non-residents of the parish. It has a current print run exceeding 700 copies per month. Please send any items to be considered for publication for the attention of the Editor (contact details below) by the published copy deadlines. Submission is requested by the 15th day of each month, with publication on or around the last Sunday of each month. Alternatively, items may be left in the Vicarage postbox, clearly marked “Boxgrove Bugle”, please. For the time being, if you wish to get in touch with the Boxgrove Bugle, please contact the Treasurer (details on P2).
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Cover: part of the remaining cloisters of the 14th century monastery Page 4
DIOCESAN YEAR OF THE BIBLE remaining events
For event details check with venues or see the Diocesan website: www.chichester.anglican.org/bible/ MARCH 1 March ASH WEDNESDAY • Lent Course – Hear the Word of the Lord • Archdeaconry of Brighton and Lewes Lecture on The Bible and Science on 23 March at 10.30am at Holy Cross, Woodingdean APRIL 9 April PALM SUNDAY 16 April EASTER DAY • Lent Course – Hear the Word of the Lord • Judging of the School Art Competition MAY 25 May ASCENSION DAY • Archdeaconry of Hastings Lecture on The Bible and the Media on 17 May at 6.00pm at St John’s Upper St Leonard’s • Nine Days of Prayer between Ascension Day and Pentecost focused on ‘Thy Kingdom Come’
JUNE 4 June PENTECOST • Archdeaconry of Horsham Lecture on The Bible and Politics on14 June at St Mary’s Easebourne • Cathedral Chancellor’s Lectures on The Bible in the Public Square at the Cathedral (dates and speakers to be confirmed) • Bible Courses using Resources from the Bible Society SEPTEMBER • Archdeaconry of Chichester Lecture on Biblical Criticism in a Secular Culture on 5 September at 3.00pm at St Nicholas’, Arundel. OCTOBER 29 October BIBLE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 November CONCLUSION OF THE YEAR OF THE BIBLE • Cathedral Study Day on 4 November led by Professor James Dunn and Professor Steve Moyise entitled Troublesome Texts: Exploring Difficult Parts of the Bible from The Song of Songs to the Book of Revelation. Page 5
TACKLING ELDER EXPLOITATION IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Katy Bourne, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, has made tackling elder exploitation one of her top priorities in a bid to protect older people in the county from financial abuse. She says: “We know that fraud against our older and more vulnerable residents is a growing issue as our population ages and criminals see that fraud is more profitable and less risky than other crimes. In Sussex, fraud has robbed some older people of their entire life savings and left others destitute. “I have been lobbying the Government to take account of demographics when calculating the amount of funding that is allocated to each police force and to acknowledge the rise in crimes against our elderly. “The operational response from Sussex Police has also been excellent. They have developed Operation Signature to help protect and support those most at risk of fraud, and the model has been nationally recognised and is being adopted by other police forces. “The problem is that many people don’t realise that they’ve been a victim of fraud – they think it’s just a scam, or they feel foolish and don’t want to tell anyone. But scams are fraud and fraud is a crime so I really would urge anyone who’s affected by doorstep crime, postal fraud or nuisance calls to report it.” You can call the police on 101 or report fraud by speaking directly to the advisers at Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre, by phoning 0300 123 2040. They will also be able to give you help and advice about fraud and you can remain anonymous if you prefer. UK-wide charity Action on Elder Abuse operates a confidential helpline on 080 8808 8141 which offers advice and support on all aspects of elder abuse. Trading Standards also want to know about online fraud or mobile phone scams; any information you share may help them shut down fraudsters before others fall victim to them. You can report incidents, whether you’re a victim or have just been targeted, via the Citizen’s Advice Consumer Helpline on 0345 404 05 06. You can sign up for Katy Bourne’s weekly newsletter at www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/spccnewsletter/.
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CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY Christians Against Poverty exists because nobody should be held hostage by debt and poverty. The CAP Money Course is a FREE three-session course open to anyone irrespective of faith, income, financial circumstances or knowledge. Its aims:
1. To equip people to improve their money management 2. To encourage them to look at their own finances and make changes that are tailored specifically to their needs 3. To enable them to budget successfully, to save and to keep out of debt
REMAINING COURSES, 2017 Chichester - 6 & 13 March, 7.30pm Upper Room, Chichester Baptist Church, Sherborne Road, Chichester, PO19 3AW Chichester - 11, 18 & 25 May, 7pm Revelation Central, 1 & 2 St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7SJ Bognor Regis - 7, 14 & 21 June, 7pm Foodbank, Argyle Hall, Argyle Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DY Chichester - 5, 12 & 19 September, 7pm Revelation Central, 1 & 2 St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7SJ Each session lasts two hours, including refreshments. It’s really informal and confidential Single session day/evening CAP Money courses can be arranged Contact Peter Sutton Tel: 07813 024585 Email: petersutton@capmoneycourse.org Website: https://capuk.org/i-want-help/cap-money-course/introduction
Now the winter is over, we are more likely to see horses being ridden on our roads. The British Horse Society is currently running a campaign to increase people’s awareness of the dangers to drivers, riders and horses of excessive speed on country roads. Visit their website: www.bhs.org.uk/safety-and-accidents/dead-slow Page 7
The Building Works: all on time so far! The Wall The winter has not been too bad so far. Alas however it has not been good enough though to start on the flint face work to the new wall. Too much rain and any frost at all can seriously damage flint work bonded by lime mortar until such time as it is properly set. All being well, work should restart in around six weeks, when a metre square sample of the final work will be provided to illustrate the artisan style of finish that has been approved. The Porch The main ground work has been completed. There was no archaeology to report on. The stone from the quarry has been cut and will be delivered to site in the next few days. The lift is on order, as is the door opening mechanism. All this means that we are still on target for completion at the end of March. The Roof The work on the roof will begin towards the end of March. RGC
Julian Group Monday 13 March 3.15pm at the St Blaise Centre ‘The Lord’s Compassion’ Monday 3 April 3.15pm at the St Blaise Centre ‘Enthroned in the Soul’
Don’t forget the St Wilfrid’s Hospice Dream Wheelers Bike Ride ►
Monday 8 May 3.15pm at the St Blaise Centre ‘Bound to Him in Love’
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Monday 12 June 3.15pm at the St Blaise Centre ‘God our Father and Mother’
Enfolded in Love Julian of Norwich
In France, 15-18 June 2017 Registration £400 Two nights’ accommodation Support team Further details at www.dreambuilding.org.uk call 01243 214146 or email dbfundraising@stwh.co.uk
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Forthcoming events Wednesday 1 March - Ash Wednesday - Solemn Mass & Ashes, 7.30pm Sunday 26 March - Mothering Sunday - Combined Mass 10am Friday 31 March - Concert - University of Chichester Chamber Choir, 7.30 pm Saturday 8 April - Concert by The Chantry Quire, 5.30 pm Sunday 9 April - Palm Sunday: Solemn Mass and Procession, 10.00 am Thursday 13 April - Maundy Thursday: Solemn Mass 7.30pm Friday 14 April - Good Friday: Solemn Liturgy, 2.00 pm Saturday 15 April - Holy Saturday: Vigil & First Mass of Easter, 8.30pm Sunday 16 April - Easter Day: Combined Solemn Mass, 10.00 am and see Page 13 for details of services throughout March
PRIORY SUNDAY SCHOOL Remaining dates for the Priory Sunday School this academic year are as follows: March 12 & 26 April 9 & 23 May 14 & 28 June 11 & 25 July 9 & 23 August - no Sunday School The Sunday School meets in the St Blaise Centre at 11.00 am. Children are asked to arrive promptly so that the objective of the session can be explained to everyone at once. Children should be aged between 4 and 11 and they must already have started school (ie if they are aged 4 but have not yet started school sadly they are not eligible). There is no charge and parents do not need to accompany the children. They don’t need to bring anything with them - just to come along.
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PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM Friday 29 September - Sunday 1 October 2017 A party from Boxgrove will be going on pilgrimage to Walsingham this autumn. The cost of the weekend (to include transport and full board from Friday supper until Sunday lunch) will be £210. It is planned to leave Boxgrove around 9.00 am on the Friday and return at about 9.30 pm on Sunday. To find out further details, or to secure a place, please contact David Jones (jonesdavr@btopenworld.com) as soon as possible. A deposit of £30 will be required to secure your place.
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THE OPTIMISTIC GARDENER High Trees - 28 Jan2017 - No.1 At present the garden is lying under its cosy duvet of rotting vegetation from last year. I tell myself that it is a good idea to leave the seed heads of my rudbeckia, verbena bonariensis and sedum for the birds in the icy wastes of January, but really it is sheer idleness. However, with the gradual rise in temperature which we get at this time of year, I get the urge to hunt out the secateurs and reveal the irises and snowdrops – wonderful harbingers of spring. The onion seeds are already growing in the propagator in the greenhouse. I was told many years ago that you should plant your onion seeds on Boxing Day to give them the longest possible growing season. Of course, this is only possible if you have some heat in the Onion harvest greenhouse. And 2016 Boxing Day is an aspirational date - I mean who has the time on Boxing Day to be out in a cosy, heated greenhouse away from the visitors? I did actually manage this one year. But in 2016 I sowed the F1 seed in early January and had the best crop of onions ever. The potatoes are chitting in their egg trays in the spare bedroom. As usual we were unable to just settle for one or two varieties so have ended up with Sharpes Express, Pentland Javelin, Anya and Nichola - the last one being a tried-andtested, delicious second early.
There are always failures as well as successes in the garden. The secret of good gardening is learning from your mistakes and having an optimistic outlook. OK – so the potatoes did all get blight last year and the leeks have hardly grown to the size of a school pencil but just look at our gallons of cider bubbling away in the spare room wardrobe and remember that we are still eating soup made from those deliciously sweet Gardener's Delight and Sungold tomatoes which we froze in vast quantities during the summer – a real tonic in gloomy February. Who needs leek and potato soup anyway? Maybe I should tell you a little about my garden. We have been at High Trees since 1988 when we took over a rather neglected acre of land with a few fruit trees worth preserving, some splendid if overgrown shrubs, acquired from the waste heap at a local nursery by the previous High Trees incumbent, and a couple of very large hen houses. Without the hens in, I hasten to add! Naturally our first task was not to replace the kitchen, or make the bedroom bearable, but it was to renovate one of the two sheds into a hen house for considerably fewer than 40 hens, which is what each one could hold! We next acquired some hens which we were guaranteed were all female - as well as the four hens we ended up with two cockerels. One was extremely active in the procreation field so we called him Randy; the other was obviously Notser. /continued overleaf ... Page 11
We were very lucky to have a lovely neighbour called Doug who was a real countryman. He could turn his hand to anything and of course he knew how to dispatch poultry. So our first cock-o-theroost was Notser, the gentler of the two!
Notser - our first and most beautiful cockerel We wanted to have a garden which was mainly organic although have relaxed our principles somewhat in order to get on top of bindweed which encroaches from two sides of the garden beyond which are grazing fields for horses. So the organic way to start the vegetable patch was to cover it over for a year. A lovely sight from the bedroom window for that first year was the rolling "acres" (I use the term metaphorically) of black plastic glistening in the sunshine. It did the trick though. It also meant that we were able to uncover a little at a time to start the double digging process which we hoped only to have to do once - did I mention that idleness is one of my main temptations? Over the years we have developed the veg patch and now have three green-houses, one tool shed, a fruit cage, four compost bays and 26 raised beds - which amazingly enough is still not enough at the height of the season when we are trying to follow a
strict rotation system. At one time Gerry, the under-gardener, started to build brick raised beds with a view to finishing the whole patch eventually. However age and inertia took over and we now have about 10 brick beds and the rest made with treated wood. Being raised beds they have never (well rarely) been trodden on so they don't need double digging and in the course of 28 years have developed into a beautiful rich soil, thanks to the horses around us! People often ask us whether we are self sufficient, to which Gerry replies 'Yes, in garlic', but in fact we have several crops that we never buy - because we eat seasonally. My favourite is asparagus eaten half an hour after picking - hard to beat. Other main parts of the garden include an area of apple trees (orchard is too grand a word for it), a wild area, the pond which we built ourselves based on the John Brooke's design which can be found at Denmans down the road. There is the euphemistically named woodland walk leading to the poultry park and nearby the two bee hives. The bantam house is attached to our second fruit cage which Gerry and my dad built and the bantams use it as their run – except when the cherries are ripening. Anyway, enough of the garden tour. I hope over the coming year to be able to bring you some of the highs and lows of having this personal patch of paradise. The high at present is the glorious colour of my patch of cornus alba -'Westonbirt' - a vibrant red which is gleaming even on this grey day of non-stop drizzle. Now, where did I leave those secateurs? Janet Reeves Page 12
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY AND SAINT BLAISE, BOXGROVE CALENDAR AND MASS INTERCESSIONS MARCH 2017 MARCH 1
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Parish & people Solemn Mass & Ashes at 7.30pm com Saints Chad, Bishop & Cedd, Bishop Keeping a good Lent Feria Lent Study Groups Feria The Lonely FIRST IN LENT Parish & people Community Mass at 10am Feria Nurses com Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs Home carers com Edward King, Bishop The chronically sick Feria Saint Wilfrid’s Hospice Feria (Ember Day) The Hostel at Kwa Mkono Feria (Ember Day) Ordinands SECOND IN LENT Parish & people Feria The Departed Feria Local Schools Feria New Residents in the Parish Feria Those with depression Saint Patrick, Bishop The Church in Ireland com Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor Increased generosity THIRD IN LENT Parish & people SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF BVM Parish & people Feria Lent Study Groups Feria Those preparing for Baptism Feria Those preparing for Confirmation Feria Victims of terrorism ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD Parish & people Sung Mass 8.00am FOURTH IN LENT – Parish & people MOTHERING SUNDAY Combined Mass 10am Feria Those in poverty Feria The suicidal Feria Those who lack shelter Feria The mentally ill Feria The Church Commissioners
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LAMMING HOT LAMB ROLLS (as enjoyed by visitors to the St Blaise Fair) Ingredients Leg of lamb (without the bone) Garlic cloves (at least 6) Fresh rosemary Soft white floured baps (from Boxgrove Village Store)
Butter Mint jelly Red currant jelly Olive oil Seasoning (ground black pepper)
Method 1. The recipe is based on using a whole boned leg of lamb (4 - 4.5 lbs / 1.8 - 2kgs) which will provide enough slices for 15-20 lamb rolls. I use boned leg of lamb as this is easier to carve for large numbers. You could also use warmed, leftover, sliced lamb from the Sunday Roast to fill the baps if you do not want to use a whole leg! 2. Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half long ways. I use 12-14 half cloves but use a whole clove if the half clove is small. 3. Stud the lamb leg with the cut garlic cloves by making an incision in the fleshy parts of the leg with a small knife and then inserting the garlic clove in the cut. 4. Using a good sized sprig of fresh rosemary (or 4-5 stems if the rosemary comes from a supermarket), place this in the centre of the leg where the bone has been removed. 5. Roll the lamb so that the rosemary sprigs are on the inside. Tie up the lamb like a parcel with string both around and longways (see picture) and place in a roasting tray. 6. Smear some olive oil over the top of the leg of lamb and sprinkle some ground black pepper and ground sea salt (if required) over the surface. 7. Cover the roasting tray with foil and place in a hot oven (gas mark 6; 200 degrees C; 400 degrees F). 8. As a guideline, roasting time is 20 minutes per pound plus 20 minutes. Check the lamb after one hour and baste with the juices in the tray. Remove the foil for the last 35 minutes of roasting as this will crisp up the skin. 9. Check the leg is cooked by piercing with a knife. If the juices run clear, then the lamb is cooked. 10. Once cooked, rest the leg out of the oven for 20 minutes. 11. Remove the string and the rosemary sprigs before carving thin slices. 12. Split and butter the baps and use a good slice of meat in each one. 13. Serve with mint jelly and redcurrant jelly. 14. Feel free to add salad leaves and any other accompaniments to suit your taste. Page 14
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ST BLAISE FAIR 4 February 2017 The annual Fair in aid of the Kwa Mkono hostel in Tanzania was an enjoyable event attended by both locals and those from further afield. As well as Tim’s book stall there were stalls selling everything from cakes to craft items. The raffle and tombola were both well supported, as was the Boxgrove School games table. At intervals during the Fair we were well entertained by the dancers of Fishbourne Mill Morris. The delights of the Fair were well rounded off by ample supplies of hot lamb sandwiches and soup. We raised over £1,600.00, which is a great result and when converted to Tanzanian Shillings will help the hostel with its work. Many thanks to all those who helped with the preparation and on the day. SC
BOXGROVE WI February meeting The President welcomed members to the meeting, whose theme was ‘The language of flowers’. A special warm welcome was given to Elaine Pearce, who had celebrated her 100th birthday the previous Sunday. Elaine has been a WI Member at Boxgrove for 37 years and was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a card. Our Speaker, Lady Chamberlain, gave an interesting talk, literally ‘Saying it with Flowers’. The Victorians used flowers to convey messages, from “I love you” to the other extreme - “Get lost”! Regretfully Sandy, our Secretary, was ill and unable to attend this meeting: wishes for a speedy recovery were made. Dates for your diaries! 29th March - WI Tea at The Forge in Slindon (members only) 14th May - Spring Event at the St Blaise Centre: Produce, Plants, Cakes and refreshments. Sandy has booked some really good, interesting speakers for this coming year, so if you are interested do please come along to our meetings, which are always on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.15pm - or ring the President, Chris, on 01243 527312. Page 16
Angels On Call!
Friday 31 March 7.30pm in
Boxgrove Priory Concert by the University of Chichester Chamber Orchestra & Symphonic Choir Copies of Iris’s new book of stories for all ages is on sale in the Priory.
Henry Purcell King Arthur Suite C F Abel Flute Concerto Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins J S Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 G F Handel Dixit Dominus
All the proceeds will go to the Priory Appeal.
WSCC Mobile Library 10 & 24 March 2.10-2.40 pm Boxgrove Village Hall Tel: 01243 382470
COUNTESS OF DERBY’S ALMSHOUSES, BOXGROVE Vacancies exist at the Countess of Derby’s Almshouses. Enquiries to Mrs Jean Collyer 01243 773661
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GUNNER SUBALTERN IN KOREA The day I will be describing is the 18th of November 1952. On arrival in Korea, I was posted to 61 Light Regiment, equipped with 4.2" Mortars. The Regiment supported the 1st Commonwealth Division, which was deployed in South Korea below the 38th parallel. After several briefings I was posted to 42 Light Battery and was assigned to a troop of 4 mortars as the Gun Position Officer (GPO). The crew of each mortar (the detachment) consisted of five gunners, who all had individual tasks. The mortars had a maximum range of 4500 yards and so the troop was only situated about 1500 yards behind the forward infantry battalion. In this case the unit my troop supported was The Black Watch. The Black Watch were deployed on a hill we called 'The Hook', with one company deployed on a smaller hill, known as Warsaw, about 400 yards forward of their main position, and it was very vulnerable. The Hook stood in the way of the Chinese, as it was the main invasion route for them to the South Korean capital at Seoul. Therefore, it was under constant attack by the very active Chinese infantry. On the gun position the day would start, at first light, after a night of activity in which the troop had supported the Black Watch by providing defensive fire tasks. The individual mortar positions were cleaned and serviced, and fresh mortar bombs were brought in to replace those used during the previous night. When this activity finished the Troop had their breakfast, whilst two or three members of each detachment remained on each mortar in case defensive fire tasks were called for. The rest of the day was normally fairly quiet and the command element, Me, my acting GPO and the mortar commanders (Nos 1) were briefed on the current situation and the expected activity that night by my Troop Commander (Captain). He was one of two Forward Observation Officers (FOOs) and was deployed at night with the Black Watch to give them immediate fire support. The rest of the day was spent resting, unless tasks were called for. At last light the Troop 'stood to' in preparation for requests for fire support. The /continued overleaf ... Page 18
mortars were laid on the DFSOS (the Defensive Fire SOS) as being the most likely target to be engaged should the Chinese attack the Black Watch. I mentioned the 18th of November and this was one of the nights the Chinese attacked The Hook in force. We were called upon straight away to provide support, and we were involved all night. So much so that the mortars became red hot and had to be cooled down throughout the operation. The Divisional Artillery, consisting of three Gunner regiments, was active and fired over 50,000 rounds and bombs that night. The Chinese were repulsed. Shortly afterwards the Black Watch were put in reserve to rest and recoup, and The Hook position was taken over by the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (The Dukes). Readers may be interested to know that a small chapel was created in a reinforced bunker about 100 yards from the Troop Position. The Regimental Padre used to come down to celebrate Holy Communion and I served for him. I shall never forget the whole experience. Afterthought A subaltern is primarily a British Army term for a junior officer. Literal meaning is "subordinate". Subaltern is used to describe commissioned officers below the rank of Captain and generally comprises various grades of Lieutenant, e.g. 2 nd Lieutenant. Lt Col David Lloyd A date for your Diary! Boxgrove Village Hall ~ Sunday 23 July 2017
GRAND SUMMER FETE in aid of Village Hall Funds Further details to follow
A man asks a farmer near a field, “I’m really sorry - would you mind if I crossed your field instead of going around it? I’m a bit late and I have to catch the 4:23 train.” The farmer says, “Sure, go right ahead - and if my bull sees you, you might even catch the 4:11.” Page 19
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Introductory Offer—6 treatments for the price of 5 Call Ros or Eleni to make an appointment 07739 775 783 E-Mail eleni@indulgentmoments.co.uk for more information
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· Nail
cutting service · Corns & hard skin removal · In-growing toe nails · Verrucas · Orthoses · Diabetic foot care · Sports injury management · Fungus nail treatment · Bunions · Reflexology
Podiatry & Chiropody
Sophie Gooley BSc MChS Podiatrist—HCPC Registered
‘for all your foot care needs’
The Boxgrove The Old Granary The Street Boxgrove PO18 0ES Mobile: 07710 773539 Clinic and Home Visits
AB Domestic Plumbing
Peter Roberts
NO CALL OUT CHARGE
Chartered Tax Adviser CTA ATT PR Personal Tax
Juliano Bernardino
Formerly a Tax Adviser for a local leading firm of Chartered Accountants for many years, now a sole practitioner providing •Personal self-assessment tax return completion •Personal Tax Reviews •General personal Tax compliance •Quick, efficient and personal service including home visits at no extra cost
Local plumber, Chichester 24hr Emergency Plumber
01243 773580 · 07939 819364
075 5154 5154—01243 839013 www.abdomesticplumbing.co.uk
prpersonaltax@btinternet.com www.prpersonaltax.co.uk
Cassons 01243 773294
Your local Restaurant. À la Carte Dining (Tuesday to Saturday Evening) Seasonal menu using the finest local ingredients cooked with care and imagination. Sunday Lunch (12.00 to 2.00pm last orders) There may be cheaper but we doubt there are better. Join us for that Sunday Lunch with flair. See our website for our up-to-date menus, Gourmet Nights and Special Offers. www.cassonsrestaurant.co.uk
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KEVIN HOLLAND FUNERAL SERVICE Independent Family Business 24 Hour Personal Service Private Chapel of Rest Parking Available Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Arrangements may be made from the comfort of your own home 246 Chichester Road Bognor Regis PO21 5BA
Tel: 01243 868630 www.kevinholland.co.uk
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SUSSEX ROOFING, CHICHESTER Tel: 01962 860487 —Mob: 07765 966398 ALL ROOF REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN Slates/tiles replaced; chimneys repointed; ridge tiles repointed; lead valleys repaired; garage extensions/flat roofs renewed or repaired For a free estimate ring Harry 30 Upper Brook Street, Winchester SO23 8DG
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CAR TROUBLE? Vehicle repairs—diagnostics—servicing—MOT tests— valeting—bodywork—car sales Full workshop facilities
Robertson R.B.S. Building Services Brickwork · Stonework & Flintwork · Property Maintenance · Repointing · Groundworks/Landscaping · Paving, Patios & Driveways · Flat Roofing
Vehicles collected from and delivered to your door in Boxgrove and surrounding areas. Courtesy car if required. Prompt, friendly and reliable service Bill Walker
01730 810078—07885 944135
For free no obligation quotations please call office: 01243 697104 // mob: 07798 635354 e-mail: r-bs@hotmail.co.uk
Marston & Jones Experienced local Blacksmith, Welder & Fabricator and Agricultural engineers
KATE FREELANCE HAIRDRESSER Boxgrove
01243 528214 07886 307227
Blacksmith · Fabricator · All Welding · Railings, Gates, All Garden Furniture to Requirements · Trailers Built to Specification & Repairs · Agricultural Equipment Built and Repaired For a free quote or advice please contact Ivan on 01243 527400 or 07775 124843
The Log Man
DAVID DOYLE
Quality Hardwood Seasoned Logs
GARDENING SERVICE
Prompt & Reliable Service Tel: 01243 780386 Mob: 0780 3070191
Foot Health Professional also qualified as Manicurist Make your feet happy
Local, reliable, RHStrained gardener. Lawn mowing, weeding, planting, trimming, general pruning.
Diana Hothersall MCFHP MAFHP
Based in Boxgrove
Qualified at SMAE Institute, Maidenhead Home visits—contact 01243 696093 Mobile: 07837 924 254 diana_hothersall@hotmail.co.uk
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Reflexions Ladies’ Health and Beauty Therapy Clinic Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, Non-invasive hair removal, Annemarie Borlind Facial Treatment (New Organic Skin Care) Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candling), Gift Vouchers Available For more information or an appointment call Pam on Fontwell (01243) 814648 Ladies Only
“Beauty on the outside comes from the inside”
Local Authority Registered
Halnaker, Chichester, PO18 0QL Tel. 01243 531977 Email: theoldstore4@aol.com www.theoldstoreguesthouse.co.uk Quality accommodation in double, twin, family and single en-suite rooms. Choice of delicious breakfasts with homemade bread and preserves Car park and garden Recommended in the Good Hotel Guide
ClearMyWaste
Nationwide Free Quotations
0800 002 9545
House/Garden Clearance Trade/Waste
Office/Warehouse Clearance Recycling
Junk Removals
Tel: 01243 781819 Environment Agency
www.asapremovals.co.uk Page 27
Services for the coming months Daily Mass in the Priory: Monday - 8.00am (9.00am on Bank Holidays); Tuesday - 10.00am (with a Short Homily and followed by coffee); Wednesday 8.00am; Thursday - 7.00pm; Friday - 12 noon; Saturday - 8.00am and 6.00pm (which counts for Sunday communion). Confessions heard by appointment.
MARCH 2017 (Year A) 1 - ASH WEDNESDAY 7.30pm Solemn Mass and Ashes 5 - FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT 8.00am - Holy Communion † 10.00am - Community Mass 12 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT 8.00am - Holy Communion † 9.30am - Solemn Mass 11.15am - Parish Mass
9 - PALM SUNDAY 8.00am - Holy Communion † 10.00am - Solemn Mass & Procession 10 - MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK 7.30pm - Mass, Music & Readings 11 - TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK 7.30pm - Mass, Music & Readings 12 WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK 8.00am - Mass 8.00pm - Reception of Oils
19 - THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT 8.00am - Holy Communion † 9.30am - Solemn Mass 11.15am - Parish Mass
13 - MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30pm - Solemn Mass
25 - SATURDAY - THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD 8.00 am - Sung Mass
15 - HOLY SATURDAY 8.30pm - Vigil & First Mass of Easter
26 - FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT MOTHERING SUNDAY 8.00am - Holy Communion † 10.00am - Combined Mass
APRIL 2017 (Year A) 2 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 8.00am - Holy Communion † 10.00am - Community Mass
14 - GOOD FRIDAY 2.00pm - Solemn Liturgy
16 - EASTER DAY 10.00am - Combined Solemn Mass 23 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 8.00am - Holy Communion † 9.30am - Solemn Mass 11.15am - Parish Mass 30 - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 8.00am - Holy Communion † 9.30am - Solemn Mass 11.15am - Parish Mass † Traditional Rite Page 28