Haslemere Parish Magazine June/ July 2024

Haslemere Parish Contacts

Rector: Rev Chris Bessant 01428 658107 rector@haslemereparish.org

Assc. Minister: Rev Justin Manley-Cooper 07798 932843 revjustin@haslemereparish.org

Verger: St Bartholomew’s

Carol Skeates 01428 642662

Parish Office

The Link, Derby Road

Haslemere GU27 1BS

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9am-3pm office@haslemereparish.org www.haslemereparish.org 01428 644578

Parish Administrator, Electoral Roll Officer and Link Bookings:

Kari Hayden

Contact Parish Office—see above.

Safeguarding Officer

Kari Hayden

Church Wardens

Howard Body

07762 737309

Verity Sutherland children@haslemereparish.org

Children & Families Worker

Victoria Martin families@haslemereparish.org

First Steps

Mondays in St Christopher’s 0-5 Year Olds

Sophie Bessant & Victoria Martin families@haslemereparish.org

Treasurer

Andrew Culshaw: 07889 855239

Gift Aid Secretary

Geoff Martin 01428 641907

PCC Secretary

Katie Morgan 07794 149111 secretary@haslemereparish.org

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.

07900 914155

Gareth David 01428 643617

Deputy Warden

David Simmons 01428 644826

LLM (Reader)

Peter Sellars

midsummer4peter@gmail.com

Director of Music & Organist

Clive Osgood 07747 785 940

Older Children’s Worker

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

Facilities for the visually Impaired; Both churches have good interior lighting and large print weekly notice sheets and service sheets.

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

Bell-ringers

Paul Bagshaw 01428 656129

Friends of the Parish

Chris Lemar 01428 651435

Flowers

St Bartholomew’s

Sarah Mulliner 01428 643504

St Christopher’s

Frances Reincke 01428 607206

Church Care Group

Roscelin Rees 01428 651561

Churchyards

Philip Hunt 01428 644120

Pastoral Visitors

Church Office 01428 644578

Pastoral Assistants

Ruth Pattenden 01428 653033

Wendy Neate 01428 656320

Bereavement Visitors

Linda Donaldson 01428 644473

Sarah Mulliner 01428 643504

Mothers’Union Treasurer

Sue Davis 01428 661115

BRF Representative

Sarah Mulliner 01428 643504

Magazine Secretary

Jane Slevin 07949 633979 office@haslemereparish.org

Magazine Advertisements Manager: Geoff Martin 01428 641907

Safeguarding Contacts:

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is: Jackie Broadfoot 07918 559387 jackie.broadfoot@cofeguildford.org.uk

Safe Spaces, an independent service supporting survivors of church-related abuse. Telephone: 0300 303 1056

Email safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk WebChat via the Safe Spaces website

For all emergencies call 999

The Single Point of Access (SPA)

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

Domestic Abuse

Surrey - YourSanctuary 01483 776822

24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

DeafHope (BSL) text: 07970 350366

Childline 0800 1111

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

NSPCC 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk

NSPCC Sign Video link nspcc.org.uk/aboutus/contact-us

Samaritans 116123 or jo@samaritans.org

Modern Day Slavery Helpline 0800 01210700

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

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

Don’t just sit there! Do something!

The old call for activity goes up. We must be seen to be busy; God is watching!

Whilst at a recent course I attended about how churches change and grow (or not), the point was made about the fevered nature of leadership in the Church of England. How is it that parishes up and down the land are struggling to grow, yet everyone in the churches seem to be so busy? What then of Haslemere? I made the point in my APCM report last month (surely you read it) that I’ve never seen our churches working so hard.

One unmissable feature of Jesus’s ministry is that he seems to be moving all the time. He did have his home in Nazareth, but most incidents and accidents of the gospel are away somewhere else - anywhere and everywhere it seems. Yet interspersed with miraculous moments, are periods of rest and prayer where Jesus withdraws up mountains, or into the wilderness. I do love that description of prayer which is to rest in God.

Casting my mind back to that course I mentioned, I remember suggesting that in the face of many challenges, sometimes I find it best to just do nothing. It was interesting to see how that split the group between those who knew what I was getting at, and those who thought I was being a tad silly.

Being not a rich man myself, the most precious resource I can give is my personal time. I think that probably speaks for most of us. When faced with intractable problems you can’t solve, have you ever heard yourself saying ‘just give it time’? It’s well said in my view - giving time has many valuable things to offer. Time allows perspective, time makes space for God’s Holy Spirit to speak through you or someone else, time can give a chance for the problem to pass because it wasn’t a problem anyway, and best of all time gives time to reflect and plan for a better response. Time is not money, but it is valuable. It would be more accurate to say time is prayer, because without it you won’t pray.

As you read this, at this very moment, it’s possible that I’m taking my own advice to do nothing. This year holiday time has come early for Sophie and I, so we are in Malta for the better part of three weeks. Settling down over the summer seems like a good chance to recharge the batteries, with those times when we can literally do nothing. I expect God to speak to me in those restful days, because I’m less distracted. Are you surprised I say that? If the Almighty wishes to speak, can he not cut through the guff of our fevered lives? Of course he can, but he tends not to.

It seems a universal experience of Christian faith that God respects our space and privacy. Have you found that God doesn’t often pull you up short in whatever you are doing or shout louder than the noise going on around you? At least that has been my experience. You may know how God addressed the prophet Elijah, when he was exasperated by challenges which lay before him:

God said to Elijah, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 1 Kings 19:11-12

Where was God to Elijah at that moment? I’m sure you get my point. Prayer is usually best when it is qualitive, rather than quantitative. The quality is not in the many and eloquent words, it’s more likely to be in your attention span. Perhaps, like me, you have found God in the moments rather than the hours. Rest and silence bring that chance a bit closer.

Perhaps you have some holiday planned or maybe you are staying home. The place is not important, it’s the time.

Don’t just do something! Sit there!

Editor’s Apology:

Whilst we make every effort to proofread and present articles as supplied, in our last edition we omitted to print the names of our friends who sent us the postcard from South Africa. It was in fact Tessa and Nigel Trollope. We are always delighted to have photos and stories of your trips at home or abroad, please keep them coming in. Thanks.

Introducing Gareth David, Church Warden

I have been involved with St. Bart’s since moving to Haslemere almost 33 years ago, and all four of my children were baptised at the church. During my family’s time in the town I have taught in Sunday School, was involved with the church youth group, been on the PCC and a Sidesman for several years, and am now in my third year as a Churchwarden.

After graduating in Modern History from UCL I enjoyed an eventful career in business journalism, working on a number of national newspapers and culminating in three years as Deputy City Editor of The Sunday Times, before moving into financial public relations consultancy, where I advised on a number of high profile takeovers and IPOs.

Long distance running was my main sporting interest for many years, and I completed a total of 32 full marathons over a period of about 20 years, including 16 London Marathons. I also have a life-line interest in railways, have had three railway books published, and now write a popular blog called Railwayworld.

I have been a volunteer booking office clerk on the Watercress Line for ten years, have edited the Haslemere Society newsletter for many years, am Secretary of the Haslemere Signal Box Trust, and can sometimes be found managing buses outside Haslemere station in my part-time job as a Rail Replacement Coordinator!

Gareth

Introducing Howard Body, Church Warden

Howard has lived in Haslemere and been an active member of the Parish since 2002. Born and educated in New Zealand, he spent a short time with the Army before running away to sea and joining the Royal Navy in 1979. There he spent 21 years fending off the Soviet threat and winning the Cold War.

It was in the early stages of this period while serving at sea in the submarine service, that he became a committed Christian. Following mid-career retirement from the Royal Navy in 2000 he returned briefly to his homeland, coming back to the UK a couple of years later to spend another 22 years in the MOD, principally in strategic analysis.

Retiring in 2024 he is able to spend more time assisting with the running of the Parish, reading books, making models (like the Rector, only not so well), and seeing more of his grown up children (4 boys) and increasing number of grandchildren.

He is extremely interested in military history and classical music but also intends to spend time attempting to understand the meaning of the Trinity and other simple theological issues. He supports the All Blacks and the New Zealand cricket team, obviously.

Howard

Easter in the Parish

Easter this year was busy indeed! The Dawn service in particular had a strong turn out in comparison to previous years with 30 brave folk who got up early to attend. With a good reputation for having a nice breakfast, this service goes from strength to strength.

Dawn Service pictures by Cathy Moore

We welcomed the children from Weyhill Montessori for a special Easter service and I think we can all agree that Justin made a fine Easter Bunny!

The Passover Supper was held on Maundy Thursday this year and saw its biggest ever attendance with over 90 people enjoying the festivities.

Easter Bunny pictures by Verity Sutherland

Passover pictures by Verity Sutherland

The Link Community Hub

Last time we wrote we were on tenterhooks awaiting the outcome of our ‘Your Fund Surrey’ £1m grant application – most readers will now know that we were successful!

So, along with £400,000 from Waverley and £400,000 from the Haslemere Fund, that leaves us with £350,000 to find, based on our current cost estimate. By the time this article is published most, if not all, readers will have received an invitation to support the parish fund-raising campaign. Whilst the grants we have been awarded reflect the very real benefits of the Hub to the wider community, there is little doubt that the church will also benefit from the transformed Link

It will be a much, much better place for all our current and future activities (Thursday coffee, Hear Hear, Choir, Families at 4, Sunday mornings etc) without the huge chimney and with improved access to WC as well as being brought up to date in every way.

If we can raise the balance needed, we will go to tender to confirm prices and find a contractor. We hope that this project might be finished and the Link reopened by late next year.

We ask that over the coming month everyone gives their prayerful consideration as to how they might support the Hub, whether through a donation, by running or supporting a fund-raising activity or sharing their God-given talents by joining our team.

And please give thanks in your prayers for God’s goodness in giving us such a good start. Archbishop William Temple said “When I pray, coincidences happen. When I don’t, they don’t.” Some of you may be prompted to think of “God–instances” in your own lives. We have had many of those since we started the project. There have been a number of volunteers and the PCC regularly praying for the project. Key meetings and events have been backed by particular prayers for those involved in decisions and for the project team. Before Andrew and Debbie presented the project to Your Fund Surrey, many of the congregation committed

to praying at the time we were presenting. It really couldn’t have gone better and we don’t believe we were on our own in that room. When the decision was finally made in April, we watched in thankfulness on the same day that Citizens Advice made the Link their temporary home. And the biggest surprise to us – a change in the law expressly permitting Parish Councils to donate money to Church Parishes just as we were discussing an application with the Town Council for neighbourhood CIL funding. Thank you and thanks be to God.

If you have any questions about the project please, as always, ask us

Andrew, Cathy and Debbie

PS. more information can be found at www.haslemereparish.org

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.

Cold Tarte Tatin with Sour Cream

We live in hope that this summer may bring some picnic days and with this in mind I am including a recipe for a Cold Tarte Tatin with Sour Cream.

Ingredients: Linda Donaldson

For the Pastry:

6oz. self-raising flour

4oz. unsalted butter

2 tsp. icing sugar

Pinch of salt

1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp. cold water

Cream or sour cream for serving

For the Filling:

5 large dessert apples

Squeeze of lemon juice

4oz. unsalted butter, softened

6oz. caster sugar

Method:

Make up the pastry and leave in a cool place to rest for 30 minutes.

Then roll it out in one piece to make a lid to fit your dish. Take a tin 8-9 in. (2023 cm.) in diameter. Peel, core and slice the apples into water with a squeeze of lemon juice. Spread the softened butter over the entire base of the tin. Cover with a layer of sugar, using it all. Drain and pat dry the apples and arrange over the butter and sugar.

Cover with a lid of pastry. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 425F (220° C) Reg 7 for 45 minutes. If, after 20 minutes, the pastry is nearly burning, lower the temperature a notch, but remember the pastry ought to be very brown and crisp. Place a serving dish over the finished tarte and invert the two. The result should be a caramel apple on crisp pastry. Serve with the cream.

Have a good picnic!

In My Garden

Philip Duly

A couple of years ago I was very lucky to visit Highgrove Garden in Gloucestershire in early May. The garden was looking good with plenty of interest, many different planting styles throughout the garden, some highly original design features and some beautiful plants that our knowledgeable guide was able to easily identify. One plant in abundance at Highgrove that I had hitherto failed to discover is the humble camassia.

These showy plants have tall spires of usually vivid blue flowers which make a brilliant and bold display in any garden. They are tough, long-lived plants and trouble free, so they are perfect for permanent plantings in borders and by ponds, as well as for naturalising in light shade and wildflower meadows.

There are varieties that have white or pale pink flowers but I feel the most common blue variety is the best and when planted in groups, enables them to easily continue the deep blue spring border theme, most typically created by wild bluebells. As the latter fade at the beginning of May, camassias are ready to take over, reaching up to three feet in height with narrow, rich green leaves beneath the flower stems. They like moist soil in full sun or light shade and left undisturbed, they will increase in numbers over the years.

I’m unsure why I had never previously noticed these beautiful plants as they have been around a long time; Indian Americans traditionally used camassia as a food, where the bulbs were roasted and eaten as a vegetable, or boiled down into a molasses-like sweet. Perhaps like so many overlooked plants, they were out of fashion for a period of time. I seem to spot them everywhere now so maybe their time in the sun has, literally, finally arrived.

A Picture for Summer St Francis Preaching to the birds

Giotto De Bondone 1299

Technically, Giotto was a revolutionary in how he portrayed perspective, producing a 3D effect. His dates place him in the Gothic era rather than the Renaissance, with a springtime delight in the freshness of colour and beauty of the natural world. He died in 1337 in Florence, a subsequent generation of St Francis of Assisi (who died 1225).

St Francis shows love of the natural world and we are charmed that he could communicate with wild birds. Apparently, the least disciplined creatures are obedient and attentive to the saint, forming neat lines before the saint. The birds may not understand, but they apparently listen, and are conscious of a holy presence.

This is a sober picture with figures and a realistic tree. A witness affirms that this is a true event. The background of gold distances the sermon from its earthly setting. The conversation between man and animals occurs partly on the soil of the earth, partly in the radiance of heaven.

Francis seems to be preaching to the birds because he cannot make himself heard by the men and women of his time. He is acting out a parable. How is it that even irrational birds can sense the demands of God, while rational beings like men refuse to listen?

Francis was named “Patron Saint of Ecology” by Pope John Paul II in 1979, being known as a friend of animals and poet of creation. The twentieth century saw the Roman Church as a means of promoting the Franciscan Third Order for the laity. Franciscan spirituality also inspires communities elsewhere in the Christian Church, as witnessed by the Society of St Francis in the Anglican Communion.

Peter Sellars

Church Youth Groups

We hope you enjoyed The Den’s Easter Garden which we created at the end of last term, planting some wildflower seeds in the wild area of the graveyard and around the grave of John Tyndall. Clive Davidson from Haslemere Transition talked to the children about Tyndall the famous Victorian scientist, environmentalist, and pioneer in understanding the Greenhouse Effect. Two more trees were planted on the verges of Derby Road and more flowers added. We do all of this to support the local environment and pollinators. Safeguarding and nurturing God’s creation is one of the five marks of mission and an important part of our community work. We also created a ‘living cross’ - a cross in which we planted bedding flowers, as part of an Easter Garden display in our wild area to remind us that Jesus rose again and is alive and that He brings new life and hope to us all. During our discussion we talked about Palm Sunday and Easter.

To finish the term, The Den learned about the Passover Supper and made the Charoset paste for the Church Passover Meal where members of both Summit and The Den took an active part during the evening.

As we start the Summer Term, we have nineteen members of The Den and a waiting list. It is wonderful that we have children attending from several different schools in the area.

The theme for the first session at The Den was ‘The Power of Words’. First of all, we did some wildflower seed planting at the front of St Christopher’s Church with Peter Clarke and David Simmons, and we hope to see these areas bloom in the Summer, along with the existing wildflower area. This was followed by a ‘toothpaste challenge’, with a race to see which team could squeeze out the toothpaste the fastest onto a paper plate and then get the toothpaste back inside! We spoke about how our words are like toothpaste, easy to come out but hard to take back and so we should think before we speak, as words can both build people up or knock them down. We discussed the power of gossip and how the bible says the tongue is like fire and even a small flame can set a whole forest on fire. We also discussed how the bible says our words can be like a little bit of salt which brings out the flavours - we too can bring out the best God flavours in someone. Lastly, we looked at the power of God’s words in the bible and how He gifted us the power of His words as well. The rest of the session was filled with fun outside games!

Recently The Den undertook a community project helping at the Cancer Research Charity shop in Haslemere. Everyone got to work checking and sorting donated items (including some they brought along), laying out displays, culling old stock and assisting with pricing. Some of the kids brought pocket money along to buy something small and were shown how to use the till. The manager, Bridget Davies, spoke to the group about the Cancer Research Charity and how the shop supports it. Bridget also got the group thinking about fundraising ideas for the charity as we hope to continue our relationship with the shop and the organisation. We finished off the evening with a slice of pizza at Pizza Express as a treat!

Summit had a great start to their activities this term. The session on Wednesday 1st May found the young people preparing for their ‘Youth TakeOver’ Service on Sunday 5th May at 10am at St Bartholomew’s. They even made some flat bread under the guidance of Lara Butler and Sue Davis, ready to be blessed for communion. Many thanks to Jane Slevin, Robert Fox, Andrew Culshaw, David Simmons, and Rev. Chris, who all came along to help with the various aspects of the service allocated to the young people. To end the evening there were some craft activities - transforming teaspoons into prayer spoons and stained-glass painting on jars.

Summit did an amazing job running the Service. From greeting people at the door and handing out hymn books, to doing the announcing, readings, and prayers and even the Sermon (as well as many other areas), the young people handled each part with confidence and faith. The flat bread they made for communion was also fantastic and they could even be found helping in the kitchen and serving coffee after the service. We received a very positive response from the congregation, and we are so thankful for all your support and encouragement. We hope to do it again!

As we write this article it is still quite early in the term, and we hope to have lots more to share with you in the next edition of the magazine.

Sue & Verity

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

A New Venture

Hello, my name is Ruth and my journey began when I was a child. My parents knew I had an interest in semiprecious stones because I used to visit libraries and read all about the wonderful and varied gemstones in the world. For a birthday present they bought me the most beautiful Rose Quartz Crystal Rock. I really loved the way the crystals were formed.

Many years later I am making and selling my own jewellery creations and am also being asked to do commission pieces.

Ruth Pattenden

I have had, on occasion, a time when someone asked me to repair a treasured necklace and bracelet.

Following on from this I wondered whether there were others who had pieces of jewellery they could not wear. Something as small as losing an earring back to your favourite pair of earrings means they can longer be worn and enjoyed - and there is nothing so frustrating as finding a knot in the chain of your necklace when you go to put it on, or that the clasp has broken. My journey continues.

JEWELLERY REPAIRS

Has your safety chain broken on a bracelet? Have you lost an earring back? Does your necklace need repairing?

If you have any of these problems I am here to help

RUTH PATTENDEN

Phone No. 01428 653033

E-mail: ruth_joy@hotmail.co.uk

Book Review

Contributed by - Charlotte & Emily

It’s been a wonderful time for books these last few months! We’ve seen shortlists for prizes revealed, announcements for up-coming books, and some wonderful hardbacks hit the shelves. As a bookseller, we try our best to keep as up to date as possible and engaging with that much literature means you get the chance to stumble across writing that really stays with you. I was very lucky to find that with Carys Davies’ new novel, ‘Clear’, earlier last month.

Set on a remote Scottish island in 1843, the sole occupant, Ivar, lives in complete isolation tending to his few animals and the rugged land. This isolation is shattered on the day he finds a man, injured and unconscious on the beach below the cliffs. When this newcomer awakes, he finds himself in Ivar’s house unsettled but with his wounds tended to. Lacking a common language, the newcomer has no way to communicate with Ivar about the reality of his arrival: to evict him so that the island can be turned into grazing land for sheep.

Despite the wild and turbulent backdrop of the Hebrides and beyond, this is a surprisingly tender novel about the depth of connection that happens in moments of desperate isolation. Davies’ ability to portray the hidden softness in her character’s masculinity is outstanding, and her poetic yet considered prose brings the island’s tumultuous landscape alive; I almost felt the billowing of my own clothes against the island’s winds, and the taste of salt in the air.

Postcard to the Parish

Greetings from Crete

A beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea, living up to the romance of Greek Myths, birthplace of Zeus and home of the Minotaur.

Clear blue sea and fabulous sunsets, with olive groves stretching for miles, mountains reaching to the coast, delicious food and great wines.

We visited caves which had been the dwelling place of St John the Hermit (top right), a church that has been in use for a thousand years or more and Gonia monastery (bottom centre).

Chania (pronounced Hania) was well worth the trip into the old town. Perhaps catering to tourists, but still with plenty of history. We visited the maritime museum by the harbour, wandered the old town lanes (top centre), and had a fabulous lunch in a delightful taverna (top left).

We still found a few days to lounge round our own pool at the villa we rented. Jane and Dominic

Test Your Knowledge

Answers on Page 43

1. What is the name of the story about the Greek woman who took the top off a jar, releasing all the troubles on the world?

2. Which Titan stole fire from his fellow gods and gave it to man?

3. How was he punished for giving fire away to man?

4. Who built the minotaur’s labyrinth on Crete?

5. Who killed the minotaur?

6. Who provided the ball of string enabling the man above to escape the labyrinth?

7. Who did Medusa have an affair with, that caused Athena to turn her hair into snakes?

8. What was Echo cursed with?

9. Who did Echo love?

10. Which Titan is pictured below left?

11. What curse did Apollo lay on Cassandra?

12. Who is the king of the Roman Gods?

13. Which Roman god is depicted below right?

14. Who was Artemis’s twin brother?

15. What was Bacchus the god of?

16. Who are the Gemini twins?

17. Who is Cupid’s mother?

18. Who is Cupid’s wife?

19. Why does Cupid’s mother dislike Cupid’s wife?

20. King Amulius ordered twin brothers to be abandoned on the banks of the river Tiber, who were they?

Haslemere Art Society

Olga Houghton

On Thursday May 2nd Haslemere Art Society welcomed en plein air artist Maria Yadegar to Highfield School Art Studio for an inspiring demonstration on how to paint lilacs from life. Maria showed us how to prepare our pochade box, what to take out on an en plein air day, how to mix paints and how to prepare the first stages of a painting. Over the two hour demonstration our members enjoyed watching Maria's painting come to life with beautiful, bursting colours and loose brushwork.

To view more of Maria Yadegars work, you can visit her website at https:// www.mariayadegar.art/

If you would like to join HAS we offer our members free demonstrations, en plein air paint outs and discounted events, framing costs and workshops. Do get in touch with our membership team: membership@haslemereartsociety.co.uk or visit the website which has a link to how to join. We hope to see you soon.

Good Friday

Sunday Families

On Good Friday this year, a families service was held, in the morning, at St Bartholomew’s Church. There was a bumper turnout, which was fantastic. The morning started with a short service in the church discussing the importance of Easter - the children were very knowledgeable. Several rousing Easter songs were sung, and Rev Chris bravely went up into the pulpit to answer the children’s questions which were mostly Easter related. At the end of the service Rev Chris brought out the wooden cross, that was to be taken into Haslemere town, and the families were given the opportunity to nail their own red ribbon onto the cross.

The congregation then moved across to the Link for a time to share fellowship and some serious craft! Many of the children made wonderful ‘living’ Easter gardens, planting up their trays with an array of flowers, positioning the crosses and creating their own caves.

As is the tradition there was a table dedicated to decorating ‘real’ eggs for those families who have been bereaved over the past year. The eggs were blessed during the Easter Sunday service and then taken by members of the Pastoral team to be delivered to the families. The children and adults created some fantastic designs on their eggs - it was clear that each egg had been clearly thought through and decorated with love.

Easter Sunday

The children could also create their own hot cross bun, decorate a plant pot, and plant it up, create beautiful Easter bracelets, along with colouring and Easter sticker sets for the younger children. It was a wonderful morning, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers who helped to make this special and fun.

During the 10 o’clock Easter Sunday service the children had the opportunity to leave the service for some Easter fun in the Link. The CAF team started with a little skit (involving puppets and dressing-up!) to demonstrate the meaning and importance of Easter. Snacks were then distributed before a short Easter film, followed by an egg hunt in the Link - children could exchange their eggs for a chocolate bunny.

Written by

Victoria Martin, photos taken by Verity Sutherland

D Day 80th Anniversary

6

th June 2024

Haslemere Remembers

Haslemere Town Council and members of the congregation of St Christopher’s Church have been hard at work behind the scenes planning a day of events to mark the 80th Anniversary of D Day.

At 9am at the High Street War Memorial, Christian Ashdown, Haslemere Town Cryer will make this proclamation – written by him and chosen to be proclaimed by town criers all over the country.

Oyez, Oyez, Oyez

Today we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France - an incredible achievement in military planning and logistics uniting brave service personnel from air, sea and land forces at the beginning of Operation Overlord.

By the day’s end, over one hundred and fifty thousand Allied troops had successfully stormed the now famous Gold, Juno, Sword, Utah and Omaha beaches to achieve a toehold in France.

In the weeks that followed, the Allies fought bitterly against a determined foe from the unforgiving countryside of Normandy to the liberation of Paris two months later.

We should all remember and never forget the selfless sacrifice and courage of all those involved and use this Commemoration to pay our tribute to those who gave so much to secure the freedom we all enjoy today.

God Save the King

This will be followed by the laying of poppy wreaths by various organisations.

At 10am St Christopher’s Church will open to the public where there will be a D-day exhibition describing Operation Overlord with displays covering the five

Normandy beaches, films and photographs from the day, a special display of Robert Lochner’s invention of the Mulberry Harbour and explanatory maps. This exhibition will remain in place until Sunday 9th June and many school children will be visiting and hearing talks on D-Day and also a talk from Rev Justin Manley Cooper on peace and remembrance.

In the evening of the 6th June, from 7pm, there will be an evening of live music on St Christopher’s Green with a bar and food available to buy. Culminating in the lighting of the beacon in celebration of the light of peace. Watch out for advertising

Frances Reincke

Churchyard Jottings

Philip Hunt

Derby Road churchyard experienced the force of Storm Kathleen at the beginning of April. The damage was discovered on 9 April during a routine inspection with Waverley. There was one fallen tree and an associated tree leaning at a precarious angle over a headstone. Elsewhere there was evidence of damage and loose branches. The Borough tree officer attended quickly and the fallen tree, together with its neighbour, has now been removed. As a result, there is now considerable clear space in the centre of the churchyard. The before and after photographs show the changed scene. This should provide an opportunity to clear the bramble that surrounds the remains of the trunk and perhaps plant some bulbs around it, such as cyclamen and crocus.

The scene has also changed in the main churchyard at St Bartholomew’s. During the volunteer working party on 6 April, David Simmons continued his sterling work in raising the canopy of the large conifer which is beyond the memorial wall. This has opened up a new vista across the churchyard looking west. The photograph below was taken once Waverley had removed the green waste created during the working party. Although poorly attended, this was very successful and a further working party is planned for Saturday 1 June. This will be an opportunity to further improve the appearance of the churchyard in advance of our South and South East in Bloom (SSEB) entry. Judging is due to take place between 24 June and 12 July.

As previously reported, members from The Den have been busy with new planting. Snowdrops and common primrose were planted around John Tyndall’s newly restored grave in Derby Road churchyard. Split into two teams, they also assisted in the planting of two new fruit trees - one along the verge, by the main churchyard wall, and the other on the opposite verge. More wild flower seeds were sown in the verge which had such a wonderful display last year. Subsequently, Peter Clarke has cut the grass in the wild area, close to the Link, scarified it and sown a new batch of wild flower seeds which will hopefully impress the judge when our SSEB entry is assessed! Apart from the general layout, the sort of thing that judges will be looking at are overall appearance and use of seasonal flowers, horticultural practices, areas that encourage and support wildlife, and composting.

As ever, keeping the churchyards in good order is a team effort and I am most grateful to all who continue to give their time, either at working parties or through the year. Tasks such as removing unwanted litter, dealing with spent flowers left by the memorial wall, keeping an eye on unsafe looking gravestones and periodically weeding the war memorial garden are all so valuable but often go unnoticed.

From Maths to Millinery -

Raising funds for Haslemere

Museum

Award winning milliner, Joanna Zara, will give a talk about her career on 27th June at Haslemere Museum. The event is being organised to raise funds for the Museum, which operates as a charity. The talk entitled From Maths to Millinery will tell the story of Joanna’s unusual career path and offer a behind-the-scenes peek at the unique blend of craft, skill and joy involved in designing and making handmade hats for her clients.

Joanna said, “There will be plenty of time for questions - and trying on samples of course!”

The event take place at 7pm on Thursday 27th June. Tickets can be booked on the What’s On page of Haslemere Museum’s website.

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High Street

Haslemere

Surrey GU27 2LA

Tel: 01428 642112

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Haslemere Educational Museum is a charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 1071244); and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 3203702). Registered office: 78 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LA

First Steps is the place to be on a Monday morning!

What’s on at Haslemere Museum

Exhibition: The Art of Buildings – Herbert Hutchinson (1868-1957)

1-29 June, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Courtesy of a local collector, the Museum is able to display some original artworks by the Victorian architect, Herbert Hutchinson, relating to the buildings designed by him for clients in and around Haslemere.

No admission charge – donations appreciated.

Exhibition: D-Day 80th Anniversary

1-8 June, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

As part of the national D-Day 80th Anniversary, the Museum’s youth team, HYPE, have researched names from the Haslemere war memorial.

No admission charge – donations appreciated.

Museum Explorers 5-11 activity: Traditional Games

Sat 1 June, 10.30am-12pm

Have a go with the Museum’s bagatelle and shove ha’penny boards and then make your own simple versions to take home.

£7 per child. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Early Years activities for under 5s with an adult

Every other Friday during school term time, morning & afternoon sessions

Under 5s can listen to a story and get hands-on with a craft activity.

£2.50 per child & £1.50 per adult. Find out more and book a session at :haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Haslemere Local History Walk: Weyhill, Sicklemill & Shottermill

Sun 9 June, 2.30pm

A guided walk around Weyhill, Sicklemill and Shottermill with historian Tim Winter. The walk lasts 1.5 - 2 hours. Meet in the car park opposite St Christopher’s Green at 2.30pm.

No need to book in advance.

No charge, but donations appreciated.

Creative Wellbeing Workshop: Architectural Collage

Tue 11 June 7-9pm

Join Artist Diana Burch for a fun evening to create something to take home as well as a feeling of wellbeing. Taking a detailed look at the architectural features of the Museum, make sketches and create an abstract collage, inspired by the Museum’s exhibition, The Art of Buildings.

£15. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Family Object Handling: WWII Home Front

Sat 15 June, 11am-12pm and 2.30-3.30pm

Join the Museum’s Community Engagement Officer, Lois Proud, to explore some of the artefacts in its handling collection, looking at life on the home front. Suitable for all ages.

£4. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Fundraising Talk: From Maths to Millinery

Thu 27 June, 7pm

Award-winning milliner Joanna Zara will tell the story of her unusual career path “from maths to millinery” and offer a behind-the-scenes peek at the unique blend of craft, skill and joy involved in designing and making handmade hats for her clients. There will be plenty of time for questions – and trying on samples of course!

£18. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Haslemere Local History Walk: Haslemere High Street

Sun 30 June, 2.30pm

A guided walk around Haslemere High Street with historian Tim Winter. The walk lasts 1.5 - 2 hours. Meet outside Haslemere Museum at 2.30pm. No need to book in advance.

No charge, but donations appreciated.

Exhibition: A glimpse over the garden wall – opening the door to Munstead Wood

1- 22 July, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

This exhibition at Haslemere Museum will give a brief insight into the significance of Munstead Wood in Godalming, the Arts and Crafts home of garden designer Gertrude Jekyll. Learn how the property was saved by the National Trust in 2023 and how they are now exploring the best way to provide this unique property with a sustainable future.

Fundraising Event: Tennis and Tea

Thursday 11 July from 1.45pm

Enjoy the Wimbledon Ladies semi-finals with a delicious afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cake. Unlimited tea (or coffee) is included, but why not make it even more special by buying a glass of bubbly!

£25. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Haslemere Walking Festival 2024

Friday 12-Sunday 14 July

A collection of varied and rewarding walks for all ages and abilities. Whether you are a serious rambler or a gentle ambler, it really does offer something for everyone.

Visit the walking festival’s Facebook page for further details: @haslemerewalkingfestival

Fundraising Talk: Gertrude Jekyll and Munstead Wood: the home of the ‘artistgardener’

Tuesday 16 July, 7 for 7.30pm

As the home of celebrated gardener Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), Munstead Wood holds deep significance as the place where her ideal of the ‘artist-gardener’ achieved complete expression. As a trained artist, Jekyll's energies were directed towards the decorative arts, design and collecting, as well as garden design. This talk by Munstead Wood's Curator will explore her contribution to art, craft and gardening, and will share some of the research currently being undertaken by the National Trust as the house and garden are restored.

Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Tea & Talk: Silchester Roman Town

Tuesday 23 July, 2.30pm

As part of the Festival of Archaeology join our Collections Curator, Sam Tabner, to hear about her time on an archaeological dig at Silchester.

£3. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Family Event: Story of the Axe

Thursday 25 July, 10.15-11.15am or 11.30-12.30am

As part of the Festival of Archaeology we take a look at our early history. Join the Museum’s Collections Curator, Sam Tabner, to find out how developments in technology changed the lives of hunter gatherers through to early farmers through the story of the axe.

£4 per person. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Museum Explorers 5-11 activity: Perfect Pineapples

Saturday 27 July, 10.30am-12pm

Today is International Pineapple Day so the children will be looking at pineapples and creating art based around them.

£7 per child. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Museum Explorers 5-11 activity: Fantastic Fossils

Tuesday 30 July, 10.30am-12pm

Learn how a fossil is made, examine the fossils in the Museum’s handling collection and make a fossil to take home.

£7 per child. Book in advance at haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson

Petworth House & Park News for June

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Outdoor Theatre: The Comedy of Errors

Friday 14 June. 7pm – 9pm

Join the HandleBards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors' in the Pleasure Garden.

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

Doors open at 6pm, performance begins at 7pm with a short interval. Drinks and light refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening. This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!

Adult standard: £19.50 - Under 21: £12.50 - Under 12: £5 - Under 5s go free Booking essential: www.handlebards.com/show/the-comedy-of-errors-petworth-house/

Abstract and Expressive Painting Workshop

Thursday 27 June. 10.30am – 4.30pm

Join this one-day workshop with local tutor Amanda Duke who will guide you through creating a selection of abstract and expressive paintings in response to music.

Suitable for all skill levels. Materials will be provided. Tea and coffee available throughout the day.

£90 per person. Booking essential via our website or by calling 0344 249 1895.

Free Community Open Day

Sunday 23 June. 10am – 5pm.

Explore Petworth House and Garden for free on our annual community open day, with family activities including storytelling with Mama G, have-a-go circus area, and bubblemania. There will be live music in the courtyard, and highlight talks in the house.

Free entry and activities.

ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE

LedbyRevPeterJackson

Saturday22ndJune2024 10am–12.30pm (Coffeeavailablefrom9.30am) at Godalming Baptist Church, QueenStreet,Godalming,SurreyGU71BA

Do you feel lonely – sometimes or all the time? Is loneliness different to being alone? Can you be lonely even in a relationship, or in a crowd? What are some causes and symptoms of loneliness? Are there ways we can deal with loneliness in ourselves and others?

We will try to address these questions during the morning.

The session will be free of charge, but a voluntary donation is invited for SILVERLINE

a 24/7 telephone helpline service offering friendship, conversation and support to those who are over 55 years old, and especially those experiencing feelings loneliness or isolation

To help with managing number, please reserve a place, by contacting Sally Pollard email: pollard3@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 01483 428646 by Friday14thJune

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. 23:

1. Pandora’s Box, 2. Prometheus, 3. Chained to a rock to have his liver pecked out by an eagle, each night his liver grew back, enabling his ordeal to last for eternity, 4. Daedalus for King Minos, 5. Theseus, 6. Ariadne, 7. Poseidon, 8. She could only repeat what others said to her. 9. Narcissus, 10. Atlas, 11. To always tell the truth, but never be believed. 12. Jupiter, 13. Janus, 14. Apollo, 15. Agriculture, fertility and wine (parties/festivals, madness and merriment). 16. Castor and Pollox. 17. Venus, 18. Psyche, 19. Psyche was considered more beautiful than Venus. 20. Romulus and Remus.

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

Baptisms

From the Registers

Rosanna Joyce Stackhouse - 14th April at St Christoper’s

Edith Isla Roseman- 5th May at St Bartholomew’s

Celeste Anne Allison- 5th May at St Bartholomew’s Funerals

Bernard Coe - 15th April at St Bartholomew’s

Julia Diane Good - 18th April at St Christopher’s

Jill Kathleen Golby - 22nd April at Guildford Crematorium

Valerie Plumley -26th April at Guildford Crematorium

Marion Lillywhite - 30th April at Guildford Crematorium Interments

Dennis Carter– 5th May at St Bartholomew’s

Gunnel Ingham- 28th May at Weycombe Road Weddings

Finlay Macleod and Gina Kidd– 6th April at St Bartholomew’s

Simon Umlandt and Emma Baker– 18th May at St Bartholomew’s

Christopher Brophy and Lucy Constable– 25th May at St Christopher’s

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2 June 1st Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 10.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s Sunday Morning Families

9 June 2nd Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s

10.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s

16 June 3rd Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s

10.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 11.30 Praying on Sunday | St Christopher’s 16:00 Families@4 | St Bartholomew’s

23 June 4th Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s

30 June 5th Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 10.00 United Benefice Service | All Saints, Grayswood

7 July 6th Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 10.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s Sunday Morning Families

14 July 7th Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s

21 July 8th Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 10.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 11.30 Praying on Sunday | St Christopher’s

28 July 9th Sunday of Trinity

8.00 Holy Communion | St Bartholomew’s 10.00 Holy Communion | St Christopher’s 18.00 Evensong | St Bartholomew’s 10am services are live streamed via the Parish Youtube channel.