The magazine of the Clyne Trinity Ministry Area, covering the Parishes of Killay, Sketty & Tycoch
September 2019
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Dear Friends Mobile phones – and faith I am grappling with a difficult and momentous decision – to upgrade and change my current mobile phone. The thought of losing contact details, having to sort out different ring tones – what about apps? terrifies me. Then I came across this little item – or maybe God led me to it! A promoter at a technology exhibition was giving away seven of the newest and best mobile phones. The first person said ‘no thank you’ I don’t need it. The second person took it as a treasured gift and locked it safely in a cabinet, but when he needed it he couldn’t find the key to the cabinet. The third person decided to keep it for emergencies – but when she needed it the battery was dead. The fourth person accepted it gratefully but decided to use it only on Sundays. The fifth person enthusiastically demonstrated all the functions and buttons to her friends, but never actually made a call. The sixth person used it regularly but was always looking for a better model. The seventh person thanked the promoter for the gift and used it every day. Now the mobile phone is the gift of faith. The first person refused it. The second person accepted it but locked it away. The third person hopes to be able to call on her faith when times are tough, but when she does need it, finds that faith has died. The fourth person is the one who thinks faith is limited to church on Sunday. The fifth person is the one who talks about faith but doesn’t live it. The sixth person is the one who shops around, blows with the wind, has no depth of faith and is never satisfied with what she’s got. The last person is the person of faith – grateful for the gift and constantly on the phone to God and to friends. FAITH is only real when it is used – all the time – part of our lives – all the time – and carrying it always with us. Your Friend and Vicar Canon Phillip
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Parish News Killay
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e pray for those who are ill at home, in hospitals or nursing homes. Our thoughts and prayers are also with those who lovingly care tor them day by day. Phyllis Harris, Emlyn Bawden, Joan Dobbs, Eunice Miron, Fr. Roy Blewett, Margaret Harris, Barbara Jones, Enid Sawday (Lime Grove), Phyllis Davies (Glasfryn Nursing Home), Glenys Vaughan (Sketty House Nursing Home for a few weeks respite care visitors would be welcome) and Eddie Rowe and Dr. Ann Ryan both in hospital. Our good wishes to Pat Stratton who spent a few days in hospital but is thankfully now home being cared for by Hugh. We send our sympathy to Jean Howell, David and Paul and their families on the death of Peter. Peter was a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, and grand father ;-his funeral at Swansea Crematorium showed how highly he was respected by all who knew him. Although the Crematorium was filled to capacity there was an even larger number outside. Peter was a good friend to many with many good friends. Our love and sympathy to John Bristow, Christopher, Rosie and their families on the death of Margaret. Margaret will be sadly missed as a loving mother, mother -inlaw and grandmother and certainly by many of us in the Parish who held her in high regard. Brenda Perry wishes to express her thanks and appreciation to everyone who helped her celebrate her 90th Birthday on the 9th August. Cards, messages, flowers, gifts; she was left wondering where she could put them all. First was the greetings from the Vicar and church members at the Thursday morning service — then up to the Hall where a number of us enjoyed her birthday cake - then a family party at the Grill House Waunarlwydd on her actual birthday. Love to Sue Dimblebee who had a slight car accident last week, not her fault. She is resting at home, taking the tablets and being cared for by Ian and Gareth. Page 4
One more step nearer to getting a clerical collar:
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ater this month Mrs. Sarah Harris will begin her studies at St.Padarn’s Institute in Llandaff prior to her Ordination to the sacred ministry in 2021 at Brecon Cathedral. In a few weeks Sarah will also begin her placement, which will last for the duration of her training. The idea will be that Sarah will spend some time in Llandaff, and some time each week in her placement parish, which will be Llwynderw (West Cross/Mayals), under the watchful eye of The Ven Jonathan Davies (Archdeacon of Gower) who is the Parish Priest there. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah – and Jeremy too, as they both live through huge changes in their lives.
Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service at St.Hilary’s, Killay
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n June 1940 the forces of the Third Reich stood poised to invade the British Isles. Conquerors of France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark and Luxembourg, only Britain stood between Hitler and total domination of Western Europe. Before an invasion could be launched, it was necessary for the German Luftwaffe to gain control of the skies over the Channel, London and southern England. The Luftwaffe were combat hardened following bombing campaigns in Spain, France, Poland and the Low countries compared with the allied pilots who lacked experience and were greatly out-numbered. The pilots of the fledgling RAF Fighter Command fought bravely and tenaciously, eventually overcoming the Luftwaffe and causing the Germans to postpone, and eventually cancel, their invasion plans. Of the 2,936 British, European and Commonwealth airmen, 544 lost their lives during the battle and a further 795 did not live to see the final victory in 1945. The Battle took place in the period between 10th July and 31st October 1940. The Thanksgiving Service will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 15th September, seated at 1.45pm and starting at 2pm. Members of Swansea RAFA will be taking part in the service, but all are very welcome to attend. The service will be led by Canon Phillip. Page 5
Exciting new youth outreach resources
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tarting on Sunday 6th October, and on first Sundays of months following, Touchline Sunday School starts with the encouraging agreement of Dunvant Rugby Club committee. This new venture will be run by Sian and Simon Gwynn and Sian Parkhouse, our ‘Children, Youth and Families Officer for Greater Gower Deanery’. The idea is that members of the Junior Section at the Club will be able to engage with the Christian story in a relaxed and interesting way, in between their games. The ethos is a simple one, churches have failed to compete with local sports activities on a Sunday morning – so why not join them?
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he second piece of exciting news is that, thanks to the hard work of Simon and Sian Parkhouse, funding has been secured to have the use of the Eden Bus for x8 sessions per month over a period of 12 months, right across the Greater Gower Deanery. The Eden Bus will be used as the base for Touchline Sunday School at the Rugby Club. It is already used on the evening of the last Sunday in the month at St.Hilary’s Car Park. This is an amazing resource with multiple games consoles, large screen t.v., music mixing area, board games, craft area – oh there’s also a nail bar! If you would like to find out more about either of these projects, speak to Simon.
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Sunday 29th September – 5th Sunday
Our regular joint Ministry Area service will, this month, take place at All Souls Church in Tycoch, starting as usual at 10.30a.m. Please note that there will not be any other services in any of the Ministry Area churches that morning. Refreshments will be provided after the service.
Killay and Tycoch Harvest Dates
Thanksgiving for the Harvest in these two parishes will take place as follows...Sunday 6th October at All Souls (9.30am) and St.Hilary’s (11am). St.Martin’s Harvest will be on Sunday 20th (9am). Please note that at each of the above services there will be a collection for the work of Faith in Families, all foodstuffs will be taken to a local Foodbank. At 6pm on 20th October all are invited to a Dunvant Community Harvest Service at Ebenezer Chapel on Dunvant Square, with members of Dunvant Male Voice Choir taking part.
Killay and Tycoch – PCC dates
Would all members of relevant Parochial Church Councils please take note of the dates of the next meetings... Tycoch – Tuesday 3rd September 7pm in Choir Vestry of All Souls Church. Killay – Thursday 19th September 7.15pm in Choir Vestry of St.Hilary’s Church. Important Safeguarding training session at St.Paul’s on Thursday 24th October, starting at 7pm and will be finished by 9pm. The "100" club draw was made at St Hilary’s on Sunday 25 August....and the winners are..... First prize of £35 Anna Jenkins (Tycoch) No.11 Second prize £15 Wilf Jones (Tycoch) No 40 If you would like to join the draw, please discuss with Len Mitchell or the Wardens. St Martin’s Church is available for hire. It can accommodate about 35 people. If you are interested, please contact Church Wardens.
St Hilary’s Church Hall – Parish Centre Two large rooms with refreshment and disabled facilities available for hire ….. parties, anniversaries, meetings etc.
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Moon Landing: Big perspective, big questions
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his summer we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and, in October, we mark the 60th anniversary of the Soviet space probe, Luna 3, sending back the first images of the far side of the Moon. Those of us who grew up in an age when ‘astronaut’ was a career option (albeit a pretty specialist one) might struggle to identify with the wonder of these events. But this recent photograph captures the true scale of the challenge. Human beings developed the technology to send first a probe, then living people, out of Earth’s atmosphere, and cross the 252,000-mile gap to the moon. The Luna 3 probe managed to send back grainy images, and Apollo 11 managed to actually land on it, take off again, and arrive back in one piece. It’s the safe arrival home that gets me – like hitting the bullseye twice in a row. For some space-travellers, seeing Earth from a distance is a life-changing experience; a shift in thinking dubbed ‘the overview effect’. The observer feels a sense of awe at seeing the whole planet as a single entity rather than a fragmented collection of countries, and getting a sense of the fragility of the whole system. It brings people out of themselves – something psychologists
call a ‘self-transcendent experience’. Some people claim to have a ‘nothing but science’ approach to life that trusts only in things for which we can produce very concrete, measurable, evidence. Is it perhaps ironic, then, that this overview of the whole globe – which is made possible by science – can trigger such a deep sense of meaning? Science can bring us to the big questions of meaning and purpose, but it doesn’t answer them. It’s important to recognise that science, wonderful though it is, has limits. Beyond those boundaries we step into other ways of knowing, such as philosophy or theology. At the interface between science and theology we can have some fascinating conversations. The discussions about science and religion that I enjoy most happen when people share what really matters to them. What do you find beautiful? Which scientific discoveries changed the course of your life? How do you see yourself in relation to the cosmos? As we remember these anniversaries this year, we have an opportunity to have conversations that reflect the same sense of wonder experienced by those first moon walkers. This article has been reproduced, with permission, from https://www.licc.org.uk/ourresources/connectingwithculture/
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Parish News Sketty
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t was delightful to welcome visitors to St Paul's over the summer months and, in particular, to welcome the families and friends supporting Eliza who was baptised in July and those supporting Amelie who was baptised in August. Our blessings to them and also to those young couples wed in St Paul's recently. Holiday Club at the end of July/beginning of August was a great success with some 65 children attending over the four days. Many thanks to Sian Parkhouse and to all the volunteers who gave generously of their time so that the event could go ahead. A special mention too for the 9 young leaders who came along to help. The interior of Holy Trinity was given a fresh coat of paint in August and midweek services will resume this month. We are pleased to hear that Hazel Gabriel is continuing to make steady progress and hope to see her out and about again soon. Our best wishes also to Jan Bowen now out of hospital and recuperating at home and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those unwell whether at home or in hospital. Susan James
Embrace Day Cardiff 2019 With Archbishop Paul Sayer, Curial Bishop Emeritus Of Antioch, Turkey Date: Wednesday 25th September Time: 5.30 - 8.30pm to include Cathedral evensong and a light buffet Venue: Llandaff Cathedral. CF5 2LA Cost: Free but booking is essential for catering purposes Book tickets now: at embraceme.org/events Call: 01494 897950 or email info@embraceme.org for more information
Embrace Quiet Day Wales 2019 Date: Saturday November 2nd Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Nicholaston House, Gower Further details will be available shortly Please contact: April Beynon 01792 366110 for further information Page 10
The deadline for articles for October magazine is Thursday 26 September 2019 Page 11
Parish News Tycoch
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he School holidays are drawing to an end, I hope you have all had the opportunity to take some relaxation and time to be with your families / friends. The Vicar and I have just returned from Edinburgh where we had a lovely time seeing a variety of shows and performances, many of which were very thought provoking. I do not have any news about our church family – as the saying goes ‘No news is good news’. Further on in the magazine you will see an article about Nicola Tanner and the Rainbow Group at All Souls. For 30 years they have had a presence at our Church Hall and we thank you Nicola for your dedication to these young girls over this exceptionally long period of time. The Social / Fundraising group are organising an event for September at the Church Hall, traditional games night and buffet. Please see Church Wardens about tickets. Sian Gwynn
I don’t mean to sound ungrateful Fred, but when I asked for something to ‘represent farming in the community’...
The Churchyard working party was never seen again
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WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Photograph by Canon Peter Brooks
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henever I see a pet dog with its owner, I am reminded of this poem, (author unknown):
When God had made the earth and sky, The flowers and the trees, He then made all the animals, The fish, the birds and bees. And when at last He’d finished, No one was quite the same, God said, “I’ll walk this earth of mine, And give each one a name.” And so He travelled far and wide, And everywhere He went,
A little creature followed Him, Until its strength was spent. When all were named upon the earth, And in the sky and sea, The little creature said, “Dear Lord, There’s not one left for me.” Kindly the Father said to him, “I’ve left you to the end, I’ve turned my own name back to front, And call you DOG, my friend.”
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disciplined with love and begin to understand commands and what is expected of them. Some dogs are specially trained to be police dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs and to help others with different kinds of disabilities. Unfortunately, we know only too well how some are abused, starved and beaten, or imprisoned in small dirty cages where their lives are a misery. Yet many beaten dogs have been known to still crawl back to their cruel owners for more because they are faithful and put up with it all. What can we learn about our relationships with God from these wonders of His creation? We are all like puppies, we need to be disciplined and taught what is, and what isn’t acceptable behaviour. We all have a role to play in God’s family. Like a kind, caring and patient master, our Lord perseveres and, as we grow, we learn to understand what He wants from us and our relationship with Him grows closer and closer until we really know one another and we never want to be separated from Him. It is said that disciplined, obedient dogs are happy dogs always wanting to please and to learn more. They are not scared at all and are happy and contented. The abused dogs make me recall how our loving Saviour, who showed us nothing but love and offered us protection, was beaten and abused and eventually killed by those who rejected Him. No matter what the authorities did to Him, He continued to love them and again and again tried to show them this in so many ways. Jesus is our constant companion. He offers us love and protection and He takes so much from us. We need always to offer Him a home in our hearts where the faith is tended and cared for and grows to maturity until we become one with our Lord. I am sure I will be forgiven for using a dog as a comparison of the nature of our Lord. But we have been given these lovey creatures to look after and there are many who do not know how they could cope with life without their four legged friends. I couldn’t cope without our Lord in my life, but I am never the master! He is the only Master and instead of trying to make Him obedient to what I want, that will never happen. The roles must be reversed. Because I love Jesus, I accept Him as my Master and friend. He is my constant companion and, day by day, I grow to know better what He wants from me. I am not afraid of Him and He is always patient with me and I will always remain with Him as I couldn’t imagine life without Him; can you? Marian S.C.L. Page 15
Diary of regular meetings Killay (Meet in the Parish Centre St Hilary’s Church unless otherwise stated) Music Society 7.30pm on 2nd Monday Mothers’ Union 2.00pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Brownies 6.00pm every Tuesday Ladies Guild 7.30pm every Wednesday Luncheon Club 11.00am-2.00pm every Wednesday Bowls 7.00pm - 10pm every Friday Simeon Fellowship 7.15pm lastTuesday of the month at Dunvant RFC Playgroup 1pm - 2.30pm every Friday (term-time)
Sketty Prayer Group TOTS Mothers’ Union Sharing Together Lunch Club
1.30pm 10.00am 9.40am 2.15pm 12.30pm 12.30pm
Tycoch Thursday Coffee and Catch up: every 2nd Thursday Sing along with Sarah: 9.30 - 10.30am Rainbows: 5.15pm (Term-time only) Guides: 6.30pm (Term-time only)
Monday (term time) Tuesday (Parish Centre in term time) Thursday (Holy Trinity in term time) 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Wednesday (term time) Friday
Saturday Lets Play Dance: 10.00am to 1.00pm Church Hall users Karate: Monday 5pm and Wednesday 5pm and Friday 5.30pm Zumba: Monday 6.30pm
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50 years ago – Killay Parish Magazine snippets New Curate: We look forward with great pleasure to welcoming Mr. Michael Walters as Curate of this Parish. Mr. Walters is the son of Revd. and Mrs. T. M. Walters, The Vicarage, Cwmbwrla. He is at present a student at St.David’s College, Lampeter, and has recently completed his studies there. He will be ordained by the Bishop of the Diocese and licensed to this Parish on December next. Mr. Walters is unmarried and we are looking for accommodation for him in the Parish. If anyone can help in this matter would they please get in touch with the Vicar. Good Wishes: Congratulations and good wishes were extended to Mr. Ian Harries and Miss Linda Hoskins on their recent marriage. Both are active members of St.Hilary’s and Leaders of the Youth Club. Members of the Youth Club marked the occasion of their marriage by presenting them with a Stainless Steel Tray which was suitably inscribed and a Toast Rack and Butter Dish made of Danish Wood. Church Precincts: During the summer months Mr. Ken James and his son David have been busy cutting the grass and maintaining the precincts of the Church in good order. We are extremely grateful to them for their help. However we feel that we need to supplement any voluntary help by someone who is able to do regular part-time work around the Church and to maintain the hedges. One faithful and generous parishioner has already donated £5 towards this work. If there is anyone who is prepared to take up this part-time paid job we should be pleased to make suitable arrangements. Recently many kind remarks have been made by visitors on the pleasant situation of the Church with its convenient car-park that we feel that we should like to maintain this in good order. FROM THE REGISTERS: Holy Baptism: August 10th: Gaynor Marie Rawlings, 18, Wellfield, Clyne View. August 11th: Sara Louise Rowe, Brookdale, Cae Mansel, Three Crosses. August 17th: Katherine Ann Yardley, 533, Gower Road; Catherine Margaret Ivett, 14, Oakdene; Clare Elizabeth Tucker, Pant-y-dwr, Three Crosses. Taken from Killay Parish Magazine Vol 1 No:9 September 1969 Page 19
Rainbow Celebration
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his September All Souls Rainbow Guides will be Thirty and Nicola Tanner, a member of All Souls Church is jointly celebrating having been with the pack since its inauguration and finally taking charge in 1999. 5th Sketty (All Souls) Rainbow Guide unit held its first meeting on Thursday 6 September 1989 in All Souls Church Hall. It was started by Guider Cynthia Morgan with Nicola as an assistant. When Cynthia moved on she was replaced by Jean Cannon, another assistant leader and, when she retired because of ill health, Nicola took over officially as Leader in 1999. However, it was not too long before Nicola took over the running of the unit and 30 years on is still in charge! Rainbows meet at All Souls Church Hall every Thursday of term time, and enjoy a varied programme of crafts, games, songs and activities. Over the years Nicola, and those before her, have introduced hundreds of 5 – 7 year old girls to the wonderful world of Girl Guiding. Nicola has seen many changes to the challenges set for Rainbows and enjoyed many adventures too. In 2010 Rainbows celebrated 100 years of Girl Guiding by participating in the Centenary Challenge Badge and joining with other Rainbows from all
(First Promise Ceremony of the new Rainbow pack)
over Swansea, to enjoy a teddy bears picnic. In February 2014 the Rainbows took part in the Sign to Sing event run in All Souls Church. The girls learnt how to sign a song and took part in a record breaking attempt for the largest number of people to sign a song. Girlguiding offers wonderful support, opportunities and experiences for the girls and women in their organisation. Last August, one guider was chosen to go to Peru on a guiding expedition which she said was a fabulous experience. For a number of years Nicola has been ably assisted by two assistant Guiders, Steph Dalton and Sarah Bullock. Steph is about to undertake teacher training and Sarah is soon to leave Swansea for a new life in London; “I have just loved working with her and think we have made a great team! She came away with us when I was in the Guides, to Switzerland and Hungary. We have been to a weekend away in Broneirion together and had lots of fun. And narrowly avoided being hit by cars walking for nearly an hour down the lane to get to Parkmill …. And our trials
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every year attempting to do our gift aid application, which has been horrendous, and always makes us laugh thinking of it. I can’t imagine being such a team with anyone else, although I will have to try once I move! She has put in so much time and effort over the years, and I appreciate her a lot.� Sarah It takes organisation and dedication to run a successful guiding group, and the solid foundation of Rainbows helps to build both confidence and the interest to continue through Brownies, to Guides and beyond. It is clear that those who attended this pack over the years have very fond memories of their time with Nicola and this year, three children whose mothers were some of the original Rainbow Guides have started with the unit!
Many congratulations to all who are celebrating 30 years of 5th Sketty (All Souls) Rainbow Guides and double congratulations to Nicola on 20 years as Rainbow Guide Leader..
Three little Rainbows pictured here during their Promise Ceremony in 1999. All three girls remember their time at Rainbows with great affection.
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Harvest Mix – with entertainment
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ev Johns from Swansea Sound Breakfast Show and members of the Swansea Ukulele Club will be on hand to entertain at Dunvant Rugby Club on Thursday 17th October at 7pm. The idea of the evening is that it will be a relaxed time of sharing across the three parishes of Sketty, Tycoch and Killay. A finger buffet will be kindly provided by Ministry Area members (you will shortly be buttonholed!). Tickets will soon be available with funds raised going to the Faith in Families organisation. So what is Faith in Families, and what do they do?...
Working in the local authority area of Swansea since 1999 we have nearly two decades of experience which has well established us within disadvantaged communities enabling us to meet our mission. We have three Family Centres in Swansea based in deprived communities across the city which have been established for many years to meet the needs and demands of the areas. Welsh Government's Tackling Poverty program - Communities First is coming to an end in March 2018. A total of £260,000 is needed for these Family Centres - which is 79% of the overall funding. These Centres will have to
close, services to children and families in these areas will end, a skilled and passionate staff team will be made redundant and relationships built up in these communities for almost two decades will be lost. £20,000 will give us a lifeline while we secure sustainable funding for these vital centres and services.
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Education In Machakos
Christian missionaries introduced Western education in Kenya, as we know it today. The first mission school was established in Mombasa in 1846 by Portuguese Catholics who established monasteries in the area of Lamu. Education in Machakos and Kenya as a whole starts at the age of 6yrs and is free and compulsory until the age of 14. There are a further 4yrs of secondary education and 4yrs of undergraduate education. (not compulsory). 53% of the population in Kenya live below the poverty line. Poverty is mainly caused by undiversified economy, social inequality, government corruption, health problems, and the water crisis. This was very evident in the districts of Machakos I visited during my time there. However, the number of public and private primary schools has doubled since 1997 to 25,000 in 2007. The number of primary school pupils now stands at 8 million. The cost of education per student in Kenya is $650 compared with $7,750 in the United
States. The 2010 constitution of Kenya recognizes that “every person has the right to education” and stipulates that “every child has the right to free and compulsory education” Kenya’s education sector is experiencing a period of increased investment and attention. With pressing demand created by a growing population, the government is focusing on improving access and quality across the system. The attention on the sector, and the desire to align the system with the needs of the labour market, is likely to lead to significant opportunities for private sector players, especially at the tertiary level. My pictures try to show how underfunded schools were when I was in Kenya in respect of the buildings but what was very evident to me was the discipline within the schools (ie wearing of school uniforms and the politeness of the children towards me and their teachers. Dave Coffey (All Souls, Tycoch)
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Marian Williams with the Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Byron Lewis. (Marian was one of six blood donors to receive an award)
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ne of Swansea’s longest serving lifesavers calls on locals to give blood as she strives towards reaching 150 blood donations! A SWANSEA woman who is one of Wales’ longest serving blood donors is calling on local residents to start giving blood, after celebrating her 100th blood donation. Marian Williams, a 62 year-old from Killay, has seen how life changing a donation can be when her father started receiving regular blood transfusions after being diagnosed with blood cancer. Starting her journey over forty years ago while at college, Marian gave blood for the first time in the 1970s and is now encouraging others to book their first donation. Blood transfusions are vital in supporting patients in need across the country, from emergency situations such as serious accidents and childbirth
complications to supporting cancer patients during chemotherapy treatment. Marian was one of 84 donors celebrated at an awards ceremony held by the Welsh Blood Service. The special evening was also complemented by the attendance of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, Byron Lewis. Speaking at the event in Swansea, Marian said: “Giving blood is second nature to me now. I have just reached 100 donations, and I already plan on reaching my 150th! “I made my first donation while at college with friends, and have continued to do so over the years. “Blood donation is something that has always been important to my family. My mother received blood when I was born and, later in life, my father had Multiple Myeloma, a form of blood cancer and required blood each week.
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“Not many people know that blood donations also help patients during treatment for some cancers. “The service has changed since I first donated back in 1977 but I have always been able to donate regularly at a clinic in the local area. It’s now easier than ever to make an appointment – I have just booked my next donation online!” One blood donation could help save the lives of up to three patients as each donation can be separated into three components: red cells, platelets and plasma. Marian’s dedication to giving blood to date could have helped save and improve the lives of over 300 patients in Wales.
Marian continued: “I have blood donors to thank for the precious extra time we were able to spend together as a family. “You too could save lives by making the decision today to donate.” The celebratory evening recognised milestone blood, platelet and bone marrow donors. The attendees had collectively made 5,231 donations which could have saved up to 14,981 lives. Six individuals received an award for donating their bone marrow, after being selected as the best ‘match’ for a patient in need of a transplant from a database of more than 35 million donors across the globe.
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Mothers’ Union Killay
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here have been no meetings during August. The Autumn session begins on Tuesday, September 3rd, with a Eucharist in church at 2:00pm, meeting for a cup of tea in the Parish Centre afterwards. Numbers have been given to Mrs Sally Freedman, Diocesan President, for members attending St Mary’s, Swansea, on Thursday, September 5th, to meet the Worldwide President, Mrs Sheran Harper, which starts at 3:00pm. On Friday, September 6th, at 11:00am, there will be the M.U. Eucharist in St Mary’s, Swansea. The second meeting for the month will be on Tuesday, September 17th, at 2:00pm in the Parish Centre. Mrs Barbara Roberts will give a talk “A Festival of Light”. At St Hilary’s Mothers’ Union Afternoon Tea, Jill McPherson, MU Deanery Leader for Greater Gower Deanery, presented Pat Thomas with her 40 years membership certificate. Congratulations Pat!
Ladies Guild, Killay: Programme for September, September 11th Church service at 7.30 pm September 18th. Eirian Wyn - Life story and magic. Page 28
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St James the Least of All On the peculiar stains and smells of old choir robes The Rectory, St James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren Your withering comments, saying that our choir robes, were ‘surplice’ to requirements did not go down well at last week’s practice. I will concede that Mr Baddeley’s robes smell somewhat kippered and are laced with burns - but you can expect little less from 40 years of enjoying a final cigarette behind a gravestone before the start of Matins. Certainly, Mr Timmin’s surplice has a strange series of red and blue polka dots, but that is only because he uses his time in the choir stalls, when not singing, to catch up on marking his pupils’ essays. The red gash on Miss Thripp’s surplice may look as if the choirmaster has just stabbed her, but it was only a jam doughnut she ate, just before that wedding five years ago. Our robes are steeped in history – they have seen their way through the death of Queen Victoria, the relief of Mafeking, and two World Wars. When one morning Admiral Flagg developed an ostentatious cough, I gave him a cough sweet from the pocket of my own cassock. He later commented that it had a strange taste. Not surprising – it had been in the pocket when I was given the cassock 50 years ago from Canon Ball’s widow after he died. In an attempt to improve the look of the surplices, Mrs Wigg offered to starch them all. Unfortunately, her enthusiasm is only surpassed by her ineptitude. She worked on the principle that if one packet of starch was good, ten would be better. When the choir arrived the following Sunday, they found twenty surplices standing round the vestry floor looking like a circle of tents at Scout camp. Once the choir had struggled into them, they had to process up the aisle in single file, as they were all about 6 feet wide. The choir stood rigidly throughout the Service, knowing that any rapid movement risked severing a major artery. But our style of choir dress has one advantage which yours can never equal. Within our choristers’ voluminous robes, there is ample space for peppermints, packs of cards, the Sunday newspapers and balls of wool and knitting needles. Your music group in their jeans and tee-shirts must feel utterly bereft during the sermon. Your loving uncle, Eustace Page 32
September Rotas St Hilary’s Church, Killay Readers 1st 1st Beryl Harris 2nd Sarah Harris 8th 1st Sheila Betts 2nd Gilian Hutchinson 15th 1st Diana Moffat 2nd Huw Thomas 22nd Sunday School / Worship Leaders 29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls, Tycoch) 6th 1st Gwynneth Prestwood Oct 2nd Sandra Banks Offertory Procession 1st Jan & Jim Proudfoot 8th Pam & Murray Davies 15th Beryl Harris, & Babs Roberts 22nd Family Service 29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls, Tycoch) 6th Oct Sarah & Jeremy Harris Altar Flowers 1st Glenys Vaughan 8th Memory of Eleanor Smale 15th Memory of Anthony Nielsen 22nd Memory of Tony Glasson 29th Memory of Eileen & George Silvester
Coffee 1st Julie Cole 8th Geraldine Rees 15th Gwynneth Prestwood 22nd Val Beynon 29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls, Tycoch) 6th Oct. Janet Jones Sidespersons October Carole & Alan Pickard, Gwynneth Prestwood, Len Mitchell
St Martin’s Church, Dunvant Readers 1st Eileen Harris 8th Elaine Redmond 15th Lynne Lewis 22nd Margaret Draisey 29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls, Tycoch) Sidesperson 1st Elaine Graves 8th Sue Dimblebee 15th Gareth Dimblebee 22nd Roger Draisey 29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls, Tycoch)
Sidespersons September Angela Seaward, Carol Conway, Sally Bowen, David Jones
Altar Flowers 1st Jan & Barrie Huxtable 8th Phyllis Cameron 15th Joyce Hoskinss 22nd Sue Charles-Phillips 29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls, Tycoch)
Sponsor for Bread & Wine Margaret Jones
Bread & Wine Joyce Hoskins
Church Cleaning Eileen Nielsen
Holy Dusters Margaret & Roger Draisey Page 33
St Paul’s Church, Sketty Leader 1st 8.00am 10.00am 11.15am
Vicar Café Church Vicar
Music 1st 8.00am 11.15am
Said Richard Burden
Intercessor 8th 9.30am 6.30pm Reader 8th 9.30am
Eucharistic Assistant 1st 8.00am Biddy O’Kane 11.15am Elaine Gale Intercessor 1st 8.00am 11.15am
Vicar Vicar
Reader 1st 8.00am 11.15am
Liz Jowett Elaine Gale
Duty Warden 1st 8.00am 10.00am 11.15am
Jane Watkeys Eifion Francis Jane Watkeys
Leader 8th 9.30am 11.15am 6.30pm
Vicar Sister Marian Sister Marian
Music 8th 9.30am 11.15am
Jill Francis Richard Burden
Joyce Philips Harold Grenfell
11.15am
Jill Francis, John Gilbody Ann Rees
Duty Warden 8th 9.30am 11.15am 6.30pm
Jane Watkeys David James Ken Lewis
11th Wednesday 11.00am EA / Warden Reader
Jane Watkeys Joyce Philips
Leader 15th 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am
Vicar Vicar Vicar
Music 15th 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am
Said Jill Francis Richard Burden
Eucharistic Assistant 15th 8.00am Jane Watkeys 9.30am Karen Philips, Ken Lewis 11.15am Peter Bowen
Eucharistic Assistant 8th 9.30am Susan James, Liz Jowett 11.15am Mattins
Intercessor 15th 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am
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Vicar Ann Penton Vicar
Reader 15th 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am
A Price Owen Carol Edwards Carol Davies Elaine Gale
Duty Warden 15th 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am
Jane Watkeys Eifion Francis Jane Watkeys
18th Wednesday 11.00am EA / Warden Reader
25th Wednesday 11.00am EA / Warden Reader
29th Ministry Area Service (All Souls Tycoch)
All Souls Church, Tycoch Sidespersons Andrew Morrish, Mary Levi, Nicola Tanner
Janet Vine Fran Steadman
Leader 22nd 8.00am 9.30am 6.30pm
Vicar Vicar Alan Griffiths
Music 22nd 8.00am 9.30am
Said Jill Francis
Reader 22nd 8.00am 9.30am 6.30pm Duty Warden 22nd 8.00am 9.30am 6.30pm
Readers 1st Pam Williams & Ken Ellis 8th David Jenkins & Sue Jenkins 15th Family Worship 22nd Alayne Jenkins & Dorothy Daulby 29th Ministry Area Service / Readers TBC Intercessions 1st Mike Williams 8th Dave Coffey 15th Family Worship 22nd Vicar 29th Ministry Area Service / Intercessor TBC
Eucharistic Assistant 22nd 8.00am Janet Vine 9.30am Viv Lewis, Elaine Gale Intercessor 22nd 8.00am 9.30am
Eifion Francis Clive Garrish
Eucharistic Assistant / Altar Servers 1st Celia Hall 8th Nicola Tanner / Alayne Jenkins 15th Family Worship 22nd Howard Richards 29th Ministry Area Service
Vicar Karen Williams
Church Cleaning Volunteers - 1st Saturday of the month
Dr Anne Rees Jen Davies Wendy Thomas Mary Davies
Altar Flowers August: In Memory of Caroline Rippon In Memory of Doreen & Glyn Richards
Jane Watkeys David James, Ken Lewis Eifion Francis
September: Flower Fund
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Parish of Killay - Who’s Who Vicar:
Rev’d. Canon Phillip Gwynn, BA, MA, DPS, Cert. Theol. The Vicarage, 68 Ffordd-yr-Olchfa, Sketty, Swansea. SA2 7RF email Phillip@gwynn.org.uk Tel: 01792 204758 Mobile 07946351787 St Hilary’s Church & Church Hall Parish Centre Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DZ Ken Ellis, Sian Gwynn, Sarah Harris, Gareth Lewis, Mike Powell, Barbara Roberts. Roy Chapman, Steve Lewis, Alan Pickard, Mike Powell, Catherine Swain.
St Hilary's Lay Worship Leaders Eucharistic Assistants: Churchwardens: Parish Vicar’s Warden Parish Vicar’s Sub-Warden Parish People’s Warden Parish Treasurer: Assistant Parish Treasurer: Sacristan: Servers: PCC Secretary: Parish Centre Booking Secretary: Envelopes/Gift Aid Scheme: Organists:
St Martin's Eucharistic Assistant: Sub-Wardens: Magazine - Killay Editor: Commissioning Editor and Printer: Advertising: Distribution:
Mike Powell Tel: 208955 Catherine Swain Tel: 298166 Jeremy Harris Tel: 07717373435 Ken Ellis (kenellis72@gmail.com) Tel: 207313 Alan Pickard Tel: 204717 Steve Lewis Tel: 519311 Roy Chapman, Beryl Claybrooke, Steve Lewis, Glenda Penzer, Catherine Swain, Dylan Gwynn, Rhys Davies, Carys Davies, Shannon Edwards Marian Williams Tel: 204175 Eileen Nielsen Tel: 07562377157 or 520685 Alan Pickard Tel: 204717 Chris Samuel Tel: 299993 Huw Thomas Tel: 232271 Martin Draisey (St.Martin’s) St Martin’s Church Fairwood Road, Dunvant, Swansea SA2 7PE Gareth Lewis Roger Draisey Tel: 515391 Susan Dimblebee Tel: 299503 Roger Rees (reesfolk@btinternet.com) Tel: 207916 Eric Thomas Steve Lewis Tel: 519311 Lynne Lewis Tel: 898275
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Parish of Sketty - Who’s Who Vicar Assistant Curate, (Deacon)
Rev. Robert Davies-Hannen Rev. Sister Marian, S.C.L.
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Reader Churchwarden (Vicar’s) PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Magazine contact
Alan Griffiths Jane Watkeys Andrew Hill Fran Steadman Susan James email: susanj77@hotmail.com Sister Marian email: sister.marian@btopenworld.com
208269 208203 301504
Richard Burden Jill Francis Hilary Rose
521391 796735 232808
Iris Jones Clare Hazell Fred Amner Julia Mitchell Ken Owens Iris Jones
201955 208013 206466 208620 201850 201955
Jayne Cooper parishofsketty@gmail.com Mike Johns
208779
Webmaster
201511 208724
The Parish Church of St Paul Asst Organist / Choirmaster Music Group Bellringers Holy Trinity Church Wardens Envelopes, Gift Aid Minute Secretary Treasurer Lettings Secretary St Paul's Parish Centre Administrator, } Bookings } Treasurer
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Parish of Tycoch - Who’s Who Vicar:
Canon Phillip Gwynn, BA, MA, DPS, Cert. Theol. The Vicarage, 68 Ffordd-yr-Olchfa, Sketty, Swansea. SA2 7RF email phillip@gwynn.org.uk Tel: 01792 204758 Mobile 07946351787
Church Warden
Alayne Jenkins
423936 alayne.jenkins56@gmail.com
Church Warden
Celia Hall
405104 celia.hall@ntlworld.com
Church Hall Hire
Celia Hall
405104 celia.hall@ntlworld.com
Sunday School Magazine contact
Sian Gwynn
204758 phillip@gwynn.org.uk
Girl Guides
Elizabeth John
874699 elizabeth.john@me.com
Rainbows
Nicola Tanner
207479 nicola.tanner2008@btinternet.com
Director of Music
Lynne Novis
206601 lynne771@btinternet.com
Web site maintenance
Sian Gwynn
204758 phillip@gwynn.org.uk
www.parishoftycoch.co.uk
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St Hilary’s Church Gower Rd, Killay SA27DZ St Martin’s Church Fairwood Rd, Dunvant SA2 7PE St Paul's Church Gower Rd/ De la Beche Rd SA2 9AR Holy Trinity Church Parkway, Sketty Park SA2 8JQ All Souls Church Harlech Crescent, Tycoch SA2 9LP Everyone is welcome to our services, full details of which are on the back page www.parishofkillay.co.uk
The deadline for articles for October magazine is on Thursday 26 September 2019. The magazine is printed and published by the Clyne Trinity Ministry Area, Church in Wales. The views in the articles reflect the views of the individuals contributing the items and are not intended to represent the official views of the Ministry Area or The Church in Wales. Communications should be addressed to the editors of relevant Parish:Parish of Killay Roger Rees Tel: 207916 email: reesfolk@btinternet.com Parish of Sketty Susan James Tel: 201511 email: susanj77@hotmail.com Parish of Tycoch Sian Gwynn Tel: 204758 email: phillip@gwynn.org.uk
www.parishofsketty.org.uk
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Killay, Sketty & Tycoch
Church Services