Haslemere Parish Magazine Feb/ Mar 2024

Feb / Mar 24

HASLEMERE P A R I S H

M A G A Z I N E

ST BARTHOLOMEW’S AND ST CHRISTOPHER’S

Photo Credit– Richard Taylor-Gooby

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Haslemere Parish Contacts Rector: Rev Chris Bessant 01428 658107

Older Children’s Worker

rector@haslemereparish.org

Verity Sutherland children@haslemereparish.org

Assc. Minister: Rev Justin Manley-Cooper

Children & Families Worker

07798 932843 revjustin@haslemereparish.org

Victoria Martin families@haslemereparish.org

Verger: St Bartholomew’s Carol Skeates

First Steps

01428 642662

Mondays in St Christopher’s 0-5 Year Olds Sophie Bessant & Victoria Martin families@haslemereparish.org

Parish Office The Link, Derby Road Haslemere GU27 1BS Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9am-3pm office@haslemereparish.org www.haslemereparish.org

Treasurer Andrew Culshaw:

07889 855239

Gift Aid Secretary

01428 644578

Geoff Martin

01428 641907

Parish Administrator, Electoral Roll Officer PCC Secretary Katie Morgan 07794 149111 and Link Bookings: secretary@haslemereparish.org Kari Hayden Contact Parish Office—see above.

Facilities for the disabled; Both Churches and The Link at St Bartholomew’s have ramped access and space for wheelchairs. Toilets suitable for use by the disabled are available in The Link and at St Christopher’s.

Safeguarding Officer Cathy Moore

07593 814438

Church Wardens Geoff Martin Gareth David

01428 641907 01428 643617

Facilities for the hard of hearing; Both churches and The Link have Sound amplification and hearing loops.

Deputy Wardens David Simmons

01428 644826

Facilities for the visually Impaired;

LLM (Reader)

Both churches have good interior lighting and large print weekly notice sheets and service sheets.

Peter Sellars midsummer4peter@gmail.com

Director of Music & Organist Clive Osgood

Please recycle this magazine when you have read it. Either into paper recycling, or better still, pass it on to a friend

07747 785 940

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Bell-ringers Paul Bagshaw

Pastoral Assistants 01428 656129

Ruth Pattenden Ros Webb

01428 651435

Bereavement Visitors

Friends of the Parish Chris Lemar

Linda Donaldson Frances Gaiter Sarah Mulliner

Flowers St Bartholomew’s Sarah Mulliner St Christopher’s Frances Reincke

01428 643504

Sue Davis

01428 607206

Sarah Mulliner

01428 651561

01428 643504

Magazine Secretary 01428 644120

Jane Slevin 07949 633979 office@haslemereparish.org

01428 644578

Magazine Advertisements Manager:

Pastoral Visitors Church Office

01428 661115

BRF Representative

Churchyards Philip Hunt

01428 644473 01428 648843 01428 643504

Mothers’Union Treasurer

Church Care Group Roscelin Rees

01428 653033 01428 648916

Geoff Martin

01428 641907

Safeguarding Contacts: Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is:

DeafHope (BSL) text: 07970 350366

Jackie Broadfoot 07918 559387 jackie.broadfoot@cofeguildford.org.uk

Childline 0800 1111

National Society for the Prevention of supporting survivors of church-related abuse. Cruelty to Children

Safe Spaces, an independent service

Telephone: 0300 303 1056 Email safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk WebChat via the Safe Spaces website

NSPCC 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk NSPCC Sign Video link nspcc.org.uk/aboutus/contact-us

For all emergencies call 999

Samaritans 116123 or jo@samaritans.org

The Single Point of Access (SPA)

Modern Day Slavery Helpline 0800 01210700

Children and Adult Service social workers.

Direct information, advice and guidance about where and how to find appropriate support for children and families: Surrey 0300 470 9100 (children) cspa@surreycc.gov.uk (adult) acsmash@surreycc.gov.uk

Mental Health Crisis Helpline 0300 5000 101 Open 5.00pm - 9.00am Monday to Friday 24 hours cover at weekends inc Bank Holidays SMS texting facility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: 07717 989024

Domestic Abuse Surrey - YourSanctuary 01483 776822 24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

Stop it Now! 0808 1000 900 www.stopitnow.org.uk 3

Dear Friends I once had the opportunity to give someone an injection. Honestly, I fled the room! At no point, in all my days, have I felt the urge to be a medical person.

Good medical careers are available, but not for me, I’m too squeamish. That said, I am sometimes expected to have a healing function. Although it’s not been a big part of my ministry, plenty of churches and ministers have healing services. I’m not quite talking about miracle cures here, more like prayers for those suffering and with some reassurance that together in Christ we need never be alone in our difficulties. The human condition well understands that being ‘well’ is not the same thing as being perfectly healthy. Indeed, some of the most realistic and well-adjusted people I know are at the same time, the most afflicted and unwell.

But there is an official restorative office, where parish priests in the Church of England are invested with the ‘Cure of Souls’ for their parish. If that sounds like helping people to take a look at themselves before God and seeking amendment of their lives, then you would have understood it correctly.

Leading people into repentance and giving absolution (better heard as the reassurance of sins forgiven) is curative too. Literally, anyone within the borders of the parish may come to our churches and ask for the ministry of confession and absolution. There is plenty of that on Sundays, but it can happen at other times too. This idea of a restorative connection between the church’s ministry and all the people in the parish is a good one.

Officially, there are some rights (rites!) that parishioners can claim over burials, marriage and baptism, but perhaps of greater magnitude is the sense of responsibility that we in the church - that’s all of us - should feel towards 4

everyone else living in the parish. The current word moving around a lot in the national church conversation is to be ‘inclusive’, which for me is just a reminder of the Cure of Souls and basic point of us being a parish - the everyone-ness of who we are and what we do. This ultra-openness is not just a recent institutional behaviour, it finds its total origin in the person of Christ who lived, taught, suffered and died for us all. Parish ministry has been the mainstay of church life in England for more than 1,000 years.

The new season of Lent will soon be upon us. As I’ve had good reason to explain several times recently, during the season of Epiphany we look towards God’s revelation in Christ before moving on to the season of Lent, which is when we take a hard look at ourselves. Doing that, you will find that we are all the same before God - inclusive if you like - everyone in need of Christ’s healing. For me, inclusivity is not about identifying difference, it’s about finding we are all one in Christ Jesus. We try to be welcoming and inviting in all we do. Our common proximity to Christ - that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God - is what unites us. No other differences matter quite as much as we approach Lent.

This year I’m making a few recommendations about how you might like to take up some reflective reading for the Lent season. Please find the article about Lent Reading Books, elsewhere in this month’s Link Magazine. Also do please consider the Lent reflections that myself and Justin are preparing over the theme of Impossible Situations. That is a look at how we can consider the most difficult of human situations in the light of the cross and resurrection. You can find out more at www.haslemereparish/lent And finally, do keep an eye out for Easter things. The seasons are coming around fast!

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World Day of Prayer

I beg you, bear with one another in love Friday 1st March 2024 10.30am Haslemere Methodist Church.

Lion Green, GU27 1LD Countries are chosen to lead these services seven years in advance.

This year the service has been prepared by Christian women of Palestine.

A moment to take that in........ !

Please come and join people from the other churches in Haslemere and in 146 countries to pray with and for all people of Palestine, in their time of need.

Dorothea Nattrass ( 01428 653216, for more information)

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The Link

Community Hub Whilst we await decisions regarding £1.4m of grant applications this is a good time to reflect on the very real achievements of the past year.

In April we submitted our planning application and six months later in early October we received planning permission and listed building consent for the proposed changes. This took longer than expected, but was nonetheless very welcome as it was an essential prerequisite for our grant applications.

In mid October we submitted grant applications to YourFundSurrey (YFS), Waverley Community Infrastructure Levy and the National Lottery. Much of the team’s time until October was engaged in the complexities of the YFS application with its 16 appendices, much of which could also be used in the other applications. At the heart of our grant applications was the need to demonstrate that the project was both wanted by the people of Haslemere, was needed and would deliver real benefits. Many of you will recall, and may have contributed to, the 440 indications of support on the YFS website. But our engagement went much further and we have been heartened by the tremendous support and friendship offered by so many in Haslemere.

We have met with so many people - at the school gate, the Annual Town Meeting, the Green Event and on many more occasions and it is very clear that our community wants this project to succeed. On an individual level we have met many who have a connection with the Link, former pupils and parents who had their own birthday parties in the Link many years ago and are looking for an attractive and convenient venue for their own children’s activities. Cathy, Debbie and I met with young people, not just at The Den and Summit but also at The Place to Be - run by Chloe and others. The work done for our young people is truly inspirational (as are many of the young people themselves) but the facilities are limited and not always suitable for the needs of today.

So we can say that 2023 was a year not only of tangible progress but also one where we have reached out into the community, made new connections and raised expectations. Now it is our opportunity to deliver!

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Children and Families Christmas Update Christingle Services Much fun was had on Christmas Eve, in St Bartholomew’s Church, during the two Christingle services.

Over 600 people attended across the two services which was amazing - the church was buzzing.

A fantastic team gathered on Friday 22nd Dec to prepare the 250 (yes you read that correctly!) Christingles for the services.

After a wonderful welcome, from Rev Chris, the concept of Christingles was explained and the importance of the Christingle Society. Before the actual lighting of the Christingles themselves the Nativity Story was told with one or two planned interruptions, such as an Amazon delivery order, a call from Frosty the Snowman and a dancing reindeer! This demonstrated that there are many distractions at Christmas but we must all remember that Christmas is about the wonderful gift of Jesus. At one point we even had a visit from Father Christmas.

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After the fun of the Nativity Story the lights were turned down and the Christingles were lit at which point we all held our oranges high and sang, ‘Away in a Manger’ together which was a lovely ending to the Christingle Service.

Thank you to everyone involved in this service. It was a big team effort not least the handing out of the 250 Christingles to all of the children which was expertly managed.

Sunday Morning Families During our November group we celebrated All Saints Day by looking at some well-known saints, St George and St Andrew, and considering the amazing ‘super powers’ that they had.

We discussed that these gifts were given to these saints by God and that we too all have gifts that God has given to us. During craft time the children decorated their own superhero masks and decorated crafts like suncatcher stars and sewed stars onto cards.

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For our Christmas Special on the 3rd December we talked about presents and that Jesus is the greatest gift of all. We discussed the importance of giving to others and during craft time the children decorated cards and decorations to be sent to people within the Parish

This group has now been running for a year. A massive thank you to all of the helpers who make the running of this group possible - you are all amazing!

First Steps Christmas Party On December 4th, after our usual hour of playtime, St Christopher’s Church was transported to Bethlehem as we told the Nativity Story using the wonderful knitted figures and stable.

After Circle Time we all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas party together parents/carers had each generously brought along a plate (or in some cases many plates!) of food to share which made up quite a feast. After this we were then on a break until the 8th January 24 when we returned with our session on Epiphany. A big thank you to all First Steps helpers for your continued support and enthusiasm.

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Churchyard Jottings

Philip Hunt In my last article I raised the prospect of the main churchyard at St Bartholomew’s being entered into South and South East in Bloom (SSEB). I am pleased to report that at its last meeting, the PCC agreed to support our application. SSEB is an independent charity and limited company and part of Britain in Bloom, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024 under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). There are many categories within the competition and it is far more than one glorious flower show. One of these categories is for churchyards and Waverley Borough Council has suggested that we might like to consider entering the competition for 2024.

It is Waverley’s view that we are part way there with regard to community involvement which is an important feature of the scheme. It is not just about tending borders and producing fine blooms! In particular, Waverley cited the volunteer effort, such as: • the working parties held twice or so a year • the involvement of the Parish’s young people in planting wild flower areas • the maintenance of the war memorial garden (containing a shrub in memory of Colonel Toby Sewell who used to look after it) • keeping the memorial wall and interment ground tidy • encouraging wildlife where possible.

There is a registration process which Waverley has said is not too onerous – largely form-filling. Churchyards fall in the churchyards/cemeteries category and judging, initially on a county basis, normally takes about one hour (probably in June). The South and South East region comprises six counties and provides opportunities for communities, both large and small, to be recognised for their efforts to improve their environment. It is not all about winning. It is an opportunity to be recognised for efforts to maintain attractive and well-managed spaces. An assessment from the judges provides an opportunity also to receive feedback and advice. It is important to view this opportunity not only in competitive terms.

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Although this does present an opportunity to raise standards, it should be mainly a case of continuing on the current trajectory with some new ideas in the mix. We shall need also to decide on how to deal with the area left to wildlife last year.

Some time ago, I mentioned that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) were seeking permission to erect their characteristic plaques at all three churchyards. This has followed a formal process and also required PCC approval. After some delay, the necessary papers have been submitted to the CWGC Signs Project Team in Maidenhead. There are two sizes of sign and we have opted for the smaller one. A stock photo shows a sign on a wrought iron gate.

We have had to agree the locations for the signs and send photographs. There will be one to the right of the lych gate at St Bartholomew’s and another on the left hand side of the Derby Road entrance. Both of these can be secured to the stonework (see photos). For Derby Road churchyard the plaque can be fixed to the iron gate. Weycombe Road churchyard is more problematic and the only feasible location is on a gatepost.

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In 1969, who became the first person to perform a singlehanded, non-stop, circumnavigation of the globe?

Which other famous first occurred in 1969?

What did Roger Bannister achieve In 1954?

In 1958, Hilda Harding became the first what?

Which actor is in the photo bottom left?

What weapon is he holding?

Which character did he mentor in the original film?

Steamboat Willie was the debut film of which cartoon characters?

What is the name of the 1976 film about the Watergate scandal, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman?

10. In which European country would you find the Rijksmuseum?

11. Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?

12. Street artist Banksy is originally associated with which British city?

13. What was the Turkish city of Istanbul called before 1930?

14. How many chukkers are there in a polo match?

15. What is the stage name of the person pictured below right?

16. What is the given name of the person pictured below right?

17. Which film genre is he most associated with?

18. Geoff Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in England's 4-2 win over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final. Who scored the other goal for England?

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A PICTURE FOR LENT

STANLEY SPENCER’S CHRIST IN THE WILDERNESS THE SCORPION (1939)

After his baptism, Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness. Here, nothing grows, resembling a war-torn battlefield from Gaza or Ukraine today. In his hands, he cradles a scorpion, with another at his feet.

This illustrates Luke 11.11-12: “Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion.”

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Christ, who longs for bread. Instead, he is given a scorpion, and he is asked to receive and cherish the thing he fears, which could kill him. He has arrived at a point of complete acceptance of God’s will, preparing to die on the cross. In his death, he goes on loving not only those who love him, but his enemies, even those who conspire to crush him.

Jesus chooses not to tread on the scorpion that brushes past his feet. He feels the other scorpion lovingly in his hands. He has learned to love his enemy, but his fingers are swollen. This is because he has been stung, but he goes on loving, holding the scorpion. Spencer has painted the hands in precisely the position in which we hold them when receiving Holy Communion. The picture is a complex holding together of Gethsemane and Calvary: temptation and reconciliation: Jesus’s struggle to be reconciled to God’s will and a surrender of himself.

The clouds in the painting suggest gathering darkness. In the Gospels, Christ’s passion and death on the cross take place in darkness. In John 13.30, we are told that the passion and betrayal by Judas took place at night; at the crucifixion, it became dark as Jesus died. This approaching darkness in the painting attests that this is where God performs his greatest deeds. Christ’s passion and death are also an encounter with the darkness of the world.

We humans may resemble scorpions, stinging each other to death in the world’s conflicts. Despite this, Jesus looks down at us with pity that would take active form in dying, to save us from such mutual destruction.

Jesus, friend and brother, You were tested and found faithful, When we are tested, give us to recognise what is right,

The will to do it, and the strength to continue in the true path. Amen Peter Sellars

Our Church Opening Times: St Bartholomew's is open for private prayer each day, from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

St Christopher's Church is open for private prayer on Tuesdays-Fridays from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

The above may be adjusted should there be other events taking place.

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Postcard to the Parish

Greetings from Cyprus In November I enjoyed a superb, sunny, relaxing holiday on the island of Cyprus staying at a hotel I knew from 2019. During my visit I attended a church service at St Paul’s Pillar, one of several held that day. On 21st I went on an excursion to Nicosia, the divided City. First of all we saw the exterior of the Archbishop’s Palace (shown above) and admired the two exclusive cars behind glass close by. One of these was gifted by JFK. The Palace opens for only one day a year - 5th Jan, the birthday anniversary of Makarios. We visited the beautiful adjacent church which has superb icons and an elaborate golden bishops throne. We then headed towards Passport Control and visited the Turkish side. At Buyuk Han we were served refreshments. The piazza and general area are reminiscent of Covent Garden and there are many craft shops in the complex. Afterwards we were given free time for a few hours. Many of us hurried back to the Greek side. After a visit to an ice cream parlour I visited the Shacklers observation tower and admired the city views from the various windows. I then visited the nearby delightful museum which is of social history and covers various aspects, not unlike a mini V&A. The museum included costumes, jewellery, paintings and many ancient pottery items. I spent quite a while here then returned to the meeting point for our coach. There was a lovely sunset on our way back to our resort.

Linda Stevens

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Postcard to the Parish

Greetings from Australia Steve and I travelled to Australia via Singapore in October, November and December. We undertook several road trips - Perth to Ningaloo Reef and back, Sydney to Melbourne via the Blue Mountains and the coast of NSW and Victoria, a rail trip from Perth to Sydney. We flew from Brisbane to the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef and we walked, walked and walked seeing amazing geological formations, Australian wildlife above and below the sea, saw family and old friends from Haslemere and generally had a great time. We stayed in the most westerly town in Australia - Denham on Shark Bay where I opened the Parish magazine in a shark cage; the most southerly point reachable with a 2WD in Victoria - Wilsons promontory complete with cubic wombat poo although sadly they were all sleeping while we were there, and the most easterly point we reached on Lady Elliot Island last visited in 1984. I picked up the bright blue starfish on a reef walk then - definitely not allowed any more but just as beautiful.

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Warm Surf & Turf

Salad Perfect for Valentines Day! Linda Donaldson Serves 2

Ingredients: 300g. miniature potatoes, halved 75g. frozen baby broad beans 1 tsp. olive oil 200g. British beef fillet, sirloin or rump steak Small knob of butter 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional) Large pinch crushed chilli flakes (optional) 150g. pack of raw king prawns 60g. pack of watercress, rocket and spinach salad leaves 1 tbsp. Italian balsamic and olive oil dressing Method:

Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 4 minutes, then add the broad beans and cook for a further 3 minutes or until both vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the steak for 23 minutes on each side until nicely browned but still a little pink in the centre. Transfer to a board and leave to rest.

Add the butter, garlic and chilli (if using) to the hot pan and cook for 1 minute.

Add the prawns and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are cooked through.

Toss the potatoes, broad beans and salad leaves with the Italian dressing and divide between 2 serving plates. Slice the steak and arrange on the leaves with the cooked prawns and pan juices. Serve warm.

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In My Garden Philip Duly I always find walking around the garden in early January one of the most exciting and inspiring wanders of the year. All the hard work of autumn, clearing leaves, mulching, planting bulbs and cutting back will finally begin to pay handsome dividends in the months to come. This year, due to the exceptionally mild autumn, my garden is quite advanced. The daphnes are in bloom about two weeks early, snowdrops are peeping through and spring bulbs are slowly pushing through the mulch. What a contrast from the week before Christmas when the garden lay dormant and at rest.

I inherited a good collection of hellebores when I moved here and have added to them since, having found them easy to grow and a brilliant addition to any border. They have wonderful glossy foliage, which although large and showy, tends not to get in the way of other plants later in the year. There are three varieties that I particularly recommend for the garden. Two are among the Rodney Davey Marbled Group; Anna’s Red, a deep purplish-red variety with dark foliage which will flower from winter through to mid-March, and Penny’s Pink, a free flowering cultivar with light pink flowers that turn deeper pink as they mature. The third superstar is Helleborus Niger, the Christmas Rose, which also starts blooming in winter around the festive period, with pure white flowers with golden stamens that act as beacons of light in the winter garden and look splendid surrounded by snowdrops.

Helleborus- Anna’s Red

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Book Review

In Memoriam by Alice Winn Contributed by - Emily As we enter 2024 and start looking ahead to all the brilliant new books that are being published, I still can’t stop thinking about my favourite book of 2023! I first came across ‘In Memoriam’ when it won the Waterstones debut novel prize back in the summer. I thought the premise sounded intriguing and decided to take it away with me on holiday. I then spent a large part of my time away completely engrossed in this breathtaking, heartbreaking story. I barely moved from my seat in the garden for two days!

The story starts in 1914 and follows Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood from their prestigious boarding school in Wiltshire to the front line in France. I don’t normally read historical fiction as I often find it too hard to relate to the characters, but instantly I loved both Gaunt and Ellwood. Gaunt’s reasons for enlisting at age 17 are complex; his family is German and he feels a pressure to prove their loyalty to their adopted country despite his reservations about the war. Ellwood on the other hand is eager to join up especially as he longs to be reunited with Gaunt. Life on the front line is, of course, horrific, and Alice Winn does an incredible job of describing the horrors in a way that is both honest and readable. Gaunt and Sidney find moments of solace together and their love grows against the backdrop of death and destruction. I won’t tell you anymore of the plot for fear of spoiling it, but my heart skipped a beat more than a few times in those final chapters!

I had to remind myself many times that In Memoriam is a debut novel; Alice Winn has written such a stunning tale of class, forbidden love and the utter pointlessness of war. It will stay with me for a very long time.

The paperback comes out on 29th February and is available to pre-order from The Haslemere Bookshop.

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LENT READING Some Lent season titles to consider As Easter comes, we are called to prepare ourselves through Lent. Perhaps some of us would like to embrace a studying, spiritual or prayerful structure during the season of Lent, guided by some helpful reading.

Whether you consider yourself a committed Christian, or you are seeking to be so, here are some choices for you. Amongst these titles are offerings of prayer, biblical studies and spiritual life - there is truly something for everyone.

All of these books are available to purchase online, or can be ordered from our local retailers. If you prefer, you may also let the Parish Office know, who can then order you a copy of your choice.

What is the Point of Being a Christian? - Timothy Radcliffe Radcliffe is a leading Dominican friar and teacher of the faith, whose work has encompassed the sometimes untidy work of pastoral ministry. Always a minister with the gift to express the basis of faith in the complexities of life, ‘What is the Point of Being a Christian?’ is a book for those who wish to discover, or find again the linkage between what they believe, who they are, and what they are called to be.

The Mystery of Faith - John-Francis Friendship ‘The Mystery of Faith’ explores the essentials of the Christian belief and the riches of spiritual practice. John-Francis Friendship offers this work for those who wish to discover not only the Christian faith in head, but also in heart.

Rector Chris - “If you are seeking faith in God, this is the best book for you”.

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The Women of Holy Week - Paula Gooder As a biblical scholar, Paula Gooder never fails to present well her themes, and this look at the women of the passion story is no different. This is a short but beautifully-presented work, which overlays the few days of Holy Week, but is well suited as a work of reflection across the fullness of the Lent season. The voices and actions of nine women are brought into view, with much for us to discover.

Journeying with God in the Wilderness Mark Broadway Since very early Christian times, the motifs of wilderness and journey have been classic pictures of how Christians have approached Easter. Mark Broadway takes as his structure the often-overlooked Old Testament Book of Numbers. Presenting a thought for each of the 40 days in Lent, much is covered and with much depth. This is the best of the day-by-day books, and is recommended for those who seek some spiritual structure for the Lent season.

Lent with the Beloved Disciple - Michael Marshall The disciple John is recorded in the gospels as the Beloved Disciple, the only person to stay close to Jesus throughout his journey from Last Supper to Crucifixion. His eye-witness account is presented across many different signs, towards the significance of all that Christ has achieved for us in his Passion. A distillation of the good news of Jesus Christ.

Rector Chris – “This will be my own choice for the Lent season”.

The Word in the Wilderness - Malcolm Guite Lent is often needed as a slow-down season, and Malcolm Guite is the best curator and poet for the job. Each and every day of Lent is offered as a poem and commentary on its message to us. Taking themes such as action, pilgrimage, prayer and pain, Guite wishes to speak to many of our fears and faults, as we approach the cross and its ultimate hope.

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Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers Do you like walking?

If so, you might be interested in your local Ramblers group.

Haslemere Ramblers held their inaugural meeting on 11 February 1970 at the Shottermill Church Rooms, Haslemere. Godalming Ramblers was formed in February 1974 and in March 1976 the two groups merged to become the Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers Group.

Back then there were 100 members and the group organised two walks a month.

Today the group has over 440 members, organises over 250 walks during the year and has a total attendance on walks of 3500.

We are one of sixteen groups in Surrey Area. The Area Footpaths and Access Officer liaises with Ramblers Central Office, Surrey County Council and local Footpath Secretaries to work on rights of way issues. Footpath problems can be reported on the form to be found on our website gandhramblers.org.uk. G and H has regular working parties where we support SCC Countryside Access, installing gates, bridges and way-markers and cutting back vegetation.

Members join the Ramblers and pay an annual subscription. They are allocated to a local group which could be one of their choice or the one nearest to them. They may, however, walk with any group of Ramblers throughout the UK. Nonmembers are very welcome to walk up to three times with a group before deciding to join the Ramblers.

We have weekly walks, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and at weekends, ranging from leisurely walks of about 5 miles to longer more vigorous walks of 12 or 13 miles. Anyone wishing to join a walk can find the details on our website, gandhramblers.org. Just ring the walk leader in advance if you want further details or come along to the start of the walk and say hello.

Two upcoming walks local to Haslemere are: Thursday 9th May, 5 miles. Meet at Brook Cricket Green opposite the Dog and Pheasant at 10.00 .

Thursday 6th June, 5 miles. Meet at Grayshott car park next to the Fox and Pelican at 10.00.

We very much hope you will join us on a walk in the near future.

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Church Youth Groups Happy New Year to you all from The Den and Summit…

We had a great November and December with lots of meaningful and fun Christmasthemed sessions. In November, The Den, accompanied by some members of Summit, undertook another community project returning to Cats Protection due to popular demand. As well as giving much love to the cats at the rescue centre, we also used this opportunity to take photos of the children with the cats as part of our Christmas Window Competition theme which we focused on in the next session. The window display in Hasleworks was inspired by two charities, The Hunter Centre, and Cats Protection.

The kids decorated a banner saying ‘Work Together To Make a Difference This Christmas’ to be hung in the window to encourage people to do exactly this. They also made lots of Christmas Hunter Centre decorations and posed with charity-related props and posters in front of a green screen so we could create further festive images for the display, including one with Hunter Centre ambassador, Margaret Barlow.

The charities provided posters with QR codes so that passers-by could donate if they wished to.

That evening we spoke about Mary being visited by an angel to tell her she was going to have a child (Jesus) and how she must have felt. We discussed making room for God in this busy season and Justin spoke about Advent being a time for change.

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Our following session involved lots of different creative nativity projects, including the making of a wooden manger with Rev. Chris, a scarecrow baby Jesus with Lara, painting a nativity scene and creating a nativity scene from Lego or pipe cleaners and wooden beads and card. After our crafty creations we watched the nativity story on screen which was animated in Lego, and we then put together our own impromptu nativity play.

We had our Christmas Party at the last session before the Christmas break and had fun making Christingles, decorating biscuits made by Hajni, one of our mums, and playing a snowman target game. This was followed by a Christmas song quiz and a talk about the meaning behind Christingles. The evening ended with some silly Christmas-themed games and party food. Justin, Chris, and Richard popped in at just the perfect time and got stuck in (quite literally) to the ‘find the sweet in the cream using only your face’!

With the new term now underway we are exploring the theme of ‘Loving & Celebrating Ourselves the Way God Made Us’ with a focus on well-being. We will also reflect on the past year and look to how we can grow in ourselves and our faith in 2024. Claire Gratton will be visiting the group to talk about the charity RNLI and water safety. We hope to raise money for this great charity later in the year.

For Summit’s Christmas session they had a great time making and baking gingerbread biscuits and mince pies.

Thanks to local Councillor Claire Matthes and her husband Gareth, they made some fresh mulled apple juice using their apple-pressing equipment.

This was followed by party food and a discussion. We chatted about why Jesus is called The Servant King, how he is very different from other kings and is a role model for us all. The evening ended with warm juice and decorating First Steps is the place to bemulled on a Monday morning! biscuits.

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Several of the older secondary school Den members now also attend Summit so we have around ten young people in the group.

We had some great help from Yasmin, Phoebe and Lucy at the Parish Christmas Market and several Summit members read at the two carol services.

Our Parish Young Leaders, Phoebe and Yasmin also attended another Young Leaders Forum in Guildford, which ended with them presenting their findings at the Synod. The aim was to explore the question of what makes the church young and how churches can respond to this. At the end they had a discussion with the Bishop of Dorking, Rt Revd Paul Davies.

At our first meeting of 2024 we will be celebrating a year of Summit with an outing. At the following session we will focus on Easter, The Last Supper, and the theme of friendships, both healthy and unhealthy.

We look forward to telling you more about our discussions and adventures in the next issue of the magazine.

Sue & Verity Photos by Shuna and Verity

For more details of The Den and Summit contact: Verity Sutherland, Children & Families Worker (Older Children) Email: Children@haslemereparish.org

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God in the Sciences This series is written by Dr Ruth M Bancewicz, who is Church Engagement Director at The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion in Cambridge. Ruth writes on the positive relationship between Science and Christian faith.

Celebrating the now and future Creation I find that watching buds swelling on trees and plants during the winter months gives me a tremendous sense of hope. After Creation’s winter shutdown, the sight of tiny flowers poking out of brown earth may be more important than ever.

Getting outdoors during daylight hours, enjoying green spaces and getting some fresh air and exercise are great ways to keep ourselves healthy at any time of year.

A psychologist colleague wrote, “Attending to the details of nature can also inspire awe, which has been linked to positive mood and increased life satisfaction.” I expect it is this sense of awe that makes it easier for many of us to connect with God outdoors.

Helping ourselves and others to thrive is a good start to 2024, but it is also vital to have hope for the future. In the face of climate change, we urgently need to care for all of Creation, both human and everything else, with God’s help.

Our ultimate hope is in God’s promise that He will bring about a new heaven and a new earth. We can look forward to the day when Creation will be fully redeemed and liberated from evil. The Greek word used to describe the new creation is the same as that used to describe someone who becomes a Christian, whose humanity is restored and renewed. There will be continuity between the old and new earth as it is cleansed and purified, surpassing and perfecting what has gone before. There will also be some discontinuity, as there will be no more suffering or death.

So, one source of hope for 2024 is that we can enjoy both caring for and meeting God in Creation. But the parts of Creation that we find most beautiful, giving us a sense of awe and helping us to worship, are also a reminder that there is something much better to come.

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Christmas Windows Competition Well done to all the retailers who took part in the Christmas Window Competition; they made the town look so beautiful once again. We had a record number of schools joining in this year as well, four of whom featured amongst the judges’ picks.

This year, the judges included Rev Fiona Gwynn representing Grayswood, Christian Ashdown, our Town Crier, Julie Fox representing St Stephens and Rev Chris Bessant and Rev Justin Manley-Cooper representing the Parish of Haslemere. Head Judge, Rev. Chris said, “the standard of windows was incredibly high this year, making the judged categories extremely difficult.”

The Judges deliberating over lunch

The most Festive window winner, was Dylan’s, with a real Father Christmas, lots of elves and two dogs. “The whole shop became an ice cream grotto, what could be more festive?” said organizer Rev. Justin Manley-Cooper. The Tantum trust claimed the runner up spot.

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The two prizes for most complimentary window to the shop’s underlying business, were both dressed by local schools. First prize went to Henry Adams dressed by Camelsdale school and second to The Bakehouse dressed

by Undershaw’s school.

The Most Stylish award went to Bathroom Interiors followed by The Dog Room.

Highly Commended accolades went to Carlo’s, The Lion’s Den dressed by Shottermill Junior and Pets Worth dressed by Beacon Hill Primary.

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The public vote competition was a very close three horse race, with R.T. Mechanics claiming third place, Haslemere train station second and once again reigning champions Oliver’s just pipping the other two for first spot and the much coveted window dressing cup.

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2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. Once their volunteers launched wooden lifeboats with oars and sails and now they’re saving lives on motor-powered allweather lifeboats with state-of-the-art technology and communications. Over the last two hundred years they’ve saved more than 144,000 lives.

The Haslemere and Hindhead branch of the RNLI has been fundraising locally for many years and we have an exciting year of events planned, so join us as we commemorate the past, celebrate the lifesavers of today and inspire those of the future! There will be more information nearer the time, but in the meantime do earmark the following dates!

May 10th and 11th ‘Mayday’ Street collection June 9th Open Garden at the Manor House, Three Gates Lane - by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Gary Ralfe September 22nd (weather permitting) Annual Croquet Tournament October 27th to November 22nd Exhibition at Haslemere Museum - ‘Tell us your story?

Haslemere and the RNLI’.

November 14th An evening of talks by the rescued and the rescuers at Haslemere Museum.

Haslemere and Hindhead RNLI Committee: Frances Reincke, Anne Downing, Drummond Russell, Linda Donaldson, Sue Ware, Christopher Scholfield, Jerome Davidson and Claire Gratton.

For more information francesreincke@hotmail.com

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Christmas Celebration at St. Christopher’s Church 7th December 2023 Despite a wet and windy evening, St Christopher’s was full of supporters and friends for our annual festive celebration with music, poems and carols.

The Winterbourne Singers treated us once again to a wonderful range of songs with a Christmas theme. Millie MacDonald’s charming solos fitted the Christmas mood perfectly and Annabelle Doolan’s harp solos were magnificent. In the spirit of a Christmas event there were memorable readings too from our Ambassadors Margaret Barlow and Malcolm Carter and Trustee, Dr Mark Hurst. We heard from St. Luke’s gospel, a moving poem about dementia called ‘Remember Me’ and the thought provoking ‘Story of a Star’ with kind permission from Richard Everett. The audience played their part and were in fine voice for the carols.

Anne Downing, Chair of the Trustees gave words of thanks to all who had contributed to making the evening such an enjoyable event and also to everyone in our community. Your donations, encouragement and support make a significant contribution to the facilities and activities that the Hunter Centre can offer those living with dementia.

Rev Chris Bessant gave a closing blessing and the celebration continued with a very sociable time over mince pies and mulled wine.

Our thanks to all who joined us and to the church and organist.

The Hunter Centre – supporting those living with dementia. www.thehuntercentre.co.uk Day Centre: Marjorie Gray Hall, Grayswood Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2BW. Tel: 01428 654710 Registered Office: Unit 7, Index House, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hants GU30 7TN Registered in England and Wales with Charity Number: 1173587

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Music at St Bartholomew’s Winterbourne Singers contributed by Barbara Goulston As an alternative to the monthly Saturday morning organ recitals, the Friends of St. Bartholomew's arranged a visit from the Winterbourne Singers ladies choir, and we were richly entertained. They gave us a delightfully varied programme of carols which included a Welsh, Scottish and Irish one as well one from Italy.

They finished with a short, lively collection to bring in a good feeling for the New Year. They will be singing in the 10am service at St. Christopher's on Sunday 25th February.

The Friends Spring concert series The remaining two Spring concerts are on the first Saturdays of February and March.

They are held in St Bartholomew’s Church Haslemere GU27 1BS 11 am

Free admission, coffee & biscuits, with a retiring collection

Sat 2nd March

Sat 3rd February

Clive Osgood (organ) Director of Music at St Bartholomew’s, Haslemere

Hamish Dustagheer, (organ) Director of Music at St Bartholomew’s, Brighton

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What Joy we had at Christmas Pictures from parishioners

Preparing Christingles, pictures by Verity Sutherland Three Kings visiting First Steps, picture by Ruth Pattenden

Ready for the Carol Service at St Bartholomew's, pictures by Kari Hayden

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Another full house for the Carol Service at St Christopher’s, Pictures by David Simmons and Chris Lemar

Finally, a Happy New Year as Carol Skeates wears the birthday hat at First Steps, picture by Ruth Pattenden

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KINGS WORLD TRUST FOR CHILDREN (INDIA)

KINGS SCHOOL CHOIR COMPETITIONS Christmas Carol Competitions Silver Bells Carol Inter School Competition The Christmas Carol Inter School Competitions were held in various places in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. Kings School participated in these carol singing competitions.

On 8th December the Silver Bells Carol Singing Competitions was conducted by Johns Central School at Anjugramam, Kanyakumari District. Twelve Schools with 150 participants participated in this competition. It was conducted in two categories - Category one had only school students, and Category two had students along with their respective school staff. Kings CBSE Choir team won the ‘Best Choir’ title and bagged the shield. The Staff along with students Choir team of both Matric and CBSE Schools also won the ‘Best Choir’ title.

PANIVILUM ERAVIL 2023

The Panivilum Eravil 2023 choir singing competition was held at Athisaya Panimatha Church, Kallikulam on the evening of 10th December. Twenty-two choir teams with 440 members participated, which involved schools, colleges, and teams from the church. Kings School CBSE won the second prize and was awarded a shield and a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, and Kings School Matric. team won the third prize and was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 3000/They also participated in ‘Jingle Bell Jams’ on 16th December conducted by DMI Engineering College at Aralvaimozhi and in the Elizabeth Alex Memorial Choir Competition conducted by NIJAM TV in Vallioor on the same day.

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The season was filled with everyone greeting one another with Merry Christmas wishes and Christmas Carol singing was heard everywhere.

King’s World Trust for Children, 1 Stonehill Cottage, Wilsons Road, Headley Down, Hampshire GU35 8JE Tel: 01428 712365 Email: kwtc@haslemere.com

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What’s on at Haslemere Museum Until 2 March, 10am-4.30pm Exhibition: Haslemere Through the Centuries This exhibition explores the history of Haslemere and its inhabitants, from prehistoric times to the present day, covering artistic and craft movements, industrial and political developments, and the challenges and crises. Entry by donation.

Until 2 March, 10am-4.30pm Exhibition: Lego Model of Haslemere Museum Supported by Voyage Care, people with learning and physical disabilities have spent eight months creating a lego model of Haslemere Museum, with sponsorship from Seymours estate agents. Entry by donation.

Friday 2 February, 7.30 for 8.00pm Fundraising Quiz Night A fundraising quiz for teams of six or seven people, raising funds for Haslemere Museum. Light supper included. £15 per person. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Saturday 3 February, 2.15pm Talk: Something in the Night – Britain’s Nocturnal Wildlife Haslemere Natural History Society talk by Michael Blencowe, Sussex naturalist. £5 per person. No need to book in advance.

Saturday 10 February, From 2pm An Afternoon of Rugby Enjoy six nations rugby on a big screen, with an English and Welsh themed three-course meal, cash bar, raffle and anthems. Raising funds for Haslemere Museum. Bar from 14:00 for Scotland v France at 14:15. Arrive 15:00 for meal at 15:30. England v Wales at 16:45. Tickets £30, Under 18s £15. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Friday 9 February, 10.30-11.30am Early Years session for under 5s: Fascinating Fossils Travel back into the past to discover a time long ago through looking at 44

fascinating fossils. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £2.50, accompanying adult £1.50. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Saturday 10 February, 11am-12pm and 2.30-3.30pm Family event: Handling session - Homes from the Past Join the Museum’s Community Engagement Officer to look at homes from the past by exploring some of the artefacts in the handling collection. Suitable for all ages. Tickets £4. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Tuesday 13 February, 10.30am-1pm Family event: Mardi Gras A morning of carnival celebrations, making masks and armbands along with a simple musical instrument suitable for a Mardi Gras parade. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £4, accompanying adult £1. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Tuesday 13 February, 7-9pm Creative Wellbeing Workshop: Wired for Spring Join Artist Diana Burch for a fun evening of making to create not only something to take home, but also a feeling of wellbeing. For the February session, we will be creating with wire. £15 per person. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/ whatson Wednesday 14 February, 9-10am Family event: Early Birds Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition to come along and enjoy the Museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Includes an opportunity to handle special objects.

Donations appreciated. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Thursday 15 February, 10.30am-12pm Museum Explorers session for ages 5-11: Happy Hippos On this World Hippo Day, learn about these large African animals and make some hippo related crafts. Children do not need to be accompanied, but adults wishing to accompany will need to book. Child £7, accompanying adult £2. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Friday 16 February, 10.30am-12pm Museum Explorers session for ages 5-11: Lego Challenge An exciting morning of Lego linked to the Museum’s Lego Museum exhibition.

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in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Friday 23 February, 1.30-2.30pm Early Years session for under 5s: Bear Shadow Listen to this story and learn all about shadows. Make a shadow puppet of your own to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £2.50, accompanying adult £1.50. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Friday 8 March, 10.30-11.30am Early Years session for under 5s: Toys from the Past How do your toys differ from those in the past? Go along to the Museum and find out. Story time and activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £2.50, accompanying adult £1.50. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/ whatson Saturday 9 March, 2.15pm Talk: Swifts, Swallows and Martins Haslemere Natural History Society talk by ecologist Paul Stevens. £5. No need to book.

Tuesday 19 March, 2.30pm Tea & Talk: Local History Join local historian Tim Winter for a local history talk. Tea and biscuits included. £3. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Friday 22 March, 1.30-2.30pm Early Years session for under 5s: Clive Eats Crocodiles Story and crafts to celebrate how our individual likes make us unique. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £2.50, accompanying adult £1.50. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson Saturday 23 March, 11am-12pm and 2.30-3.30pm Handling session: Roman Britain Join our Community Engagement Officer, Lois Proud, to explore some of the artefacts in our handling collection for a look at Roman Britain. Suitable for all ages. £4. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

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A FREE service for people with NHS hearing aids includes: Basic Maintenance, Battery Supply, Cleaning & Re-Tubing, Trouble-Shooting and Advice Sessions will be held at

The Link (St Bartholomew’s Church) on: 10:00am – 11.30am, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Our NHS volunteers are trained by the audiology department of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Visiting the Hear Here clinic may save travelling long distances or the difficulties of access to the hospital.

The Hear Here scheme was launched in March 2013 as a partnership between Guildford Diocese and the NHS. There are now over 200 people trained in hearing aid maintenance. Hear Here was successful in winning the Faith Action & Health Award in 2018 for continuing to provide support for those with hearing loss across Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Enquiries to: Hearingchampion@halsemereparish.org

ANSWERS To Quiz on P.15:

1. Sir William Robert Patrick Knox-Johnston CBE RD, 2. Man lands on the moon, 3. The four minute mile, 4. Female bank manager in the UK, 5. Sir Alec Guinness, 6. A light sabre, 7. Luke Skywalker, 8. Mickey and Minnie Mouse, 9. All the President's Men, 10. Netherlands, 11.

Mercury, 12. Bristol, 13. Constantinople, 14. Six, 15. Boris Karloff, 16.

William Henry Pratt, 17. Horror films, 18. Martin Peters.

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Programme of Life Issues Sessions 2024 OVERWHELMED – FINDING BALANCE IN FAST PACED WORLD

SAVE THE DATE - TOPIC TO BE CONFIRMED NEARER THE TIME

Led by Andy Peck

Session to be led by Dr Martin Brunet,

Saturday 27th January, 9.30 am – 1 pm

Saturday 28th September

CARE COMPANION AT END OF LIFE

For more details on courses, or to make a reservation, please contact:

Led by Daphne Bleach

Saturday 16th March, 10 am - 12.30 pm Sally Pollard, email: pollard3@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 01483 428646 FORGIVENESS Led by Rev Tim Carter Saturday 27th April, 10 am - 12.30 pm

All Life Issues sessions (apart from the Women’s Away Day) are held at Godalming Baptist Church

LADYWELL RETREAT CENTRE AWAY DAY Ladywell Retreat Centre, Godalming Saturday 18th May 2024

(Queen Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1BA), with drinks provided.

10 am - 4 pm, led by Revd Canon Hazel Whitehead

Our aim is to bring

Women in Scripture

Life Issue Sessions to as many people as possible

ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE

at an affordable price

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CARE COMPANION AT END OF LIFE Led by Daphne Bleach Saturday 16th March 2024 10 am – 12.30 pm (Coffee available from 9.30 am) at Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1BA

Would you like to break down the taboos and gain a better understanding of death and dying?

Would you like to know more about what might be involved in caring for your loved one when they become dependent upon you through illness or frailty at the end of life, should they choose to die at home?

As a Care Companion, offering help and support to families and those who are dying as they approach end of life, Daphne will lead an informative, but sensitive talk to help us recognise the changing stages of when someone is deteriorating, to understand more about the process of dying, and to consider how best to care for our loved ones, or their friends and families, at a very precious time of their lives.

Daphne Bleach is a Christian, whose nursing career spans over 40 years.

The session will be free of charge, with an opportunity to give a voluntary donation to Shooting Stars Children’s Hospices

To help with managing numbers please reserve a place, by contacting Sally Pollard email: pollard3@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 01483 428646

by Friday 8th March

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Needs volunteers to staff the office or drive clients to medical and dental appointments.

Mileage allowance paid.

Please call 01428 652505 www.careinhaslemere.org.uk

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Bluebells Cancer Support Centre at Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary Burrows Lea, Hook Lane, Shere, GU5 9AL Bluebells is a friendly, sharing group for anyone affected by cancer.

We laugh a lot, cry a little, share experiences and support each other.

Do come along one Thursday to see for yourself!

We meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 11am— 1pm ending with a relaxation session.

We like to keep in touch and know how you are at other times too, so please feel free to contact Carolyn Low on 01483 203540 or email Carolyn.graeme@hotmail.co.uk

If you would like to advertise with us please contact Geoff Martin on

01428 641907 or email: martin_g6@sky.com

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From the Registers Baptisms

Edith Sarah Phillips - 14th January at St Christopher’s Henry William Arnott-Costello - 21st January at St Bartholomew’s Funerals Frederick George Avery - 12th December at St Bartholomew’s Dorothy Elizabeth Butler - 19th December at St Bartholomew’s Zena Mavis Gay - 21st December at Guildford Crematorium Jenny Pearl Gray - 21st December at Guildford Crematorium Valerie Grace Bennet - 28th December at Guildford Crematorium Michael Sydney Waller - 8th January at St Bartholomew’s

Gunnel Ingham - 19th January at St Bartholomew’s Anthony John Butcher - 25th January at St Bartholomew’s

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Sunday Services

4 Feb

10 Mar

Candlemas

Mothering Sunday

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s Sunday Morning Families

11 Feb

Sunday before Lent

18 Feb

1st Sunday of Lent

17 Mar

5th Sunday of Lent

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Christopher’s 11.30 Praying on Sunday | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s 16:00 Families@4 | St Bartholomew’s

24 Mar

Palm Sunday

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Christopher’s 11.30 Praying on Sunday | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s 16:00 Families@4 | St Bartholomew’s Holy Week: please see website for full 25 Feb 2nd Sunday of Lent information on services during Holy Week 8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Christopher’s 31 Mar Easter Sunday 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s 6.00 Dawn Service | St Bartholomew’s 3 Mar 3rd Sunday of Lent 8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 9.30 Parish Eucharist | St Bartholomew’s 8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 11.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 10.00 Parish Eucharist | St Bartholomew’s Sunday Morning Families

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