HotPott Christmas 2023

£1 Christmas 2023

Pott Shrigley’s Church & Parish Magazine

Lynn's letter The preparations have begun: dates for the Carols

by Candlelight services chosen, put in the diary and widely advertised, Bible readings selected and readers organised, and weekly singing practices commenced.

Transport has been booked to bring guests down from Shrigley Hall on Christmas Eve. Candles, sweets, ribbons and oranges are on the way ready for the Christingle service; the Advent Candle stand has been retrieved from the balcony. Supplies for the foodbank are being collected by church and school. Rehearsals for the nativity play at Pott Shrigley Church School have started; children are learning their lines and parents are thinking of costumes for their angels or shepherds. In due time the mince pies will be bought, and big saucepans retrieved from the backs of cupboards ready for the preparation of the mulled wine imbibed after each carol service.

The tree will be obtained and decorated; multitudes of candles will be placed in windowsills and on stone

columns. Cleaning and safety checks will be completed. And this vicar is preparing what will be my first Christmas message here at Pott Shrigley.

Why go to all this effort?

What we have here is a sign of abundance, an abundance of delight, joy, light, beauty, friendship, togetherness, creativity, generosity, kindness or, in short, LOVE. In a world where everything has a price tag, where people are seen as consumers to be persuaded to buy unnecessary things to create big profits for the few, where we are encouraged to think in terms of scarcity of land and of resources, where wars for territory rage, Christmas (and the accompanying flurry of activity described above) reminds us that we are not just consumers or pawns in someone else’s game, but human beings made in the image of God. His love for us, God’s children, is abundant, extravagant, and self-giving.

He holds nothing back and many Christmas traditions remind us of this. continued →

Lynn Caudwell

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This Edition Pg

Content

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Lynn's letter

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Christmas services

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Changes for the Chancel

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Remembering Colin Bourne

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Cover story: A difficult decision

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An extremely successsful fundraiser

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The children of Pott School remember

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Pott Shrigley remembers

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A Christmas Gift

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For I was hungry

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Prayer, Mud and Mushrooms

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Your vote, Your council

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Coffee Break

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Yet another amazing TBQ

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Could you be a volunteer minibus driver?

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Suffering Church

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Missionary Matters

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So many thank yous...

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Recipe: White Christmas Cake

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Services

Christmas 2023

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Out of this mountain of generosity I want to focus on one custom, that of hanging candy canes on our trees. If I was to say: ‘Let’s bring the candy canes back into Christmas,’ you might think the new vicar has lost the plot. Candy canes??? Surely, a sign of all things commercial and bad has crept into the Christmas message?

You probably want to be reminded of baby Jesus rather than given a tooth-rotting sugary snack that will raise your blood sugar too high or send the children into orbit. But let us not be too hasty to write off the candy cane. It can be redeemed.

the rapidly changing flux of life. The red stripes remind us that Jesus was born, shed His blood and died for us upon a cross. When we snap the rock, we can think of Christ’s body, broken for us all so that we might live forgiven lives. Held one way, the cane looks like a shepherd’s crook; God is our shepherd and wants us to look to Him for guidance and wisdom in this confusing world. Turned the other way, the cane makes the letter J, reminding us of what Christmas is all about. Maybe you will look at candy canes differently from now on.

In 17th century Europe the invention of pulled sugar made it possible to make shapes in sugar, including sugar canes.

Tradition has it that on Christmas Eve 1670, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral wanted something to keep the young choristers quiet during the services. But he also wanted to create a Christmas candy that would point us to the Christmas story…

The candy cane represents in simple form God’s extravagant and totally self-giving gift of love in sending His son Jesus to be with us and save us. Everyone is invited to share in this good news always, not just at Christmas services. God’s love is offered to you and me today, for the rest of our lives and into eternity.

Looking closely, we see that the candy cane is white, reminding us that Jesus, God’s son, was born to the Virgin Mary.

The sweet has the consistency of rock; we can stand upon that rock amid

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All has been made ready, and now all that remains is that you come and receive God’s abundant love this Christmastime.

May God bless you and your families richly this Christmas, With love Lynn

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CHRISTMAS 2023 @ POTT SHRIGLEY Join us for our seasonal services

SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

Christingle 10.45am

SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER

Carols by Candlelight 4pm & 6.30pm

THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER

Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm

CHRISTMAS EVE

Carols by Candlelight 10.45am Holy Communion 11.15pm

CHRISTMAS DAY

Family Communion 10am

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Family Communion 10am Service of Reflection 9pm

No 10.45am service

No 8.30am service on Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Sunday services 8.30am and 10.45am unless stated otherwise

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Exciting changes proposed for the chancel Although space in the chancel during Sunday services has long been a challenge, it has become increasingly difficult in recent years with the addition of the singing and puppet groups and worship band. Weddings with multiple groomsmen and larger numbers of bridesmaids are also a challenge. Accordingly, the two smaller child choir pews were temporarily removed from the chancel in 2021, resulting in a significantly larger and more flexible space. The PCC now propose to make the removal of these pews permanent, and further increase flexibility by modifying the existing prayer desks and covering over the redundant heating channels in the chancel.

this by having a separate communion table in the chancel and/or nave, but our space and fixed pews do not allow for this.

So, what’s proposed?

• Make the removal of the two children’s choir pews permanent.

• Modify the bases of the two prayer desks so they are safely freestanding, don’t need to be screwed to the floor and can be moved around as required.

David Garton •

It is also proposed to lower the sanctuary floor level and remove two of the steps to resolve two further issues – firstly the risk of communicants falling down the sanctuary steps when standing, turning and returning to their pew after receiving communion, and secondly to allow the officiant to face the congregation when conducting Holy Communion services.

We have tried several different ways of administering communion over the last months to explore easier options to address these risks, but the feedback has clearly indicated that most of the congregation prefer to receive communion whilst kneeling at the communion rail.

Rev. Lynn has helped the PCC to understand that the communion service is meant to be participative between the officiant and the congregation, with the officiant standing behind the communion table and facing the congregation during the Preparation and Eucharistic Prayer.

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Cover over the redundant heating grilles in the chancel floor and re-carpet the whole chancel as a single expanse of floor.

• Remove the top two sanctuary (communion) steps and lower the floor level of the sanctuary to the level of the first step. Reposition the current communion rail as indicated in the diagrams.

Should we be changing our old church building?

The PCC (and the diocese) are acutely aware that changes to long-established and much-loved church buildings can raise concerns. The faculty process ensures the history of the affected parts of the church is researched to justify any changes, and although the recorded history of the Pott Shrigley Church building is incomplete, we know for certain that none of the proposals impact the original fabric of the church: • The style of the sanctuary steps and paving indicate they date from the mid to late 19th century. The redundant channels for the heating were built in 1870/71, and their construction indicates that the whole chancel floor was re-laid at this time, probably by building it up on top of the HotPott - November 2023

Currently: Holy Table against east wall. Communion distributed with attendant risks.

then floor level. It is most likely that the sanctuary floor and steps were also laid at this time, but there is no record of this.

• The communion rail is believed to date from the early 18th century. It is not known when it was installed in its current position, if/when it has moved positions within St. Christopher’s, and if it originally came from another church. It is unlikely that it was installed in its current location before 1870/71.

• The origins of the two pews to be permanently removed are uncertain.

Holy table brought forward with room to pass in front and behind

New ‘skirting board’ section to fill gap

The pews mounted against the chancel walls were installed in 1876, but without the smaller child pews in front of them.

There is mention of some child pews being installed at the back of the church in 1876 (where the current south door and toilet door on the north side are). The south doorway did not exist in 1876: it was re-opened in 1907 when the porch was built, which would have required the child pews to be removed and maybe they were relocated to the chancel at this time.

The proposed changes should soon be formally advertised in church for a 30day period as the public notice part of the faculty process, so the PCC wished to take the opportunity to publicise the proposals via HotPott. Any questions, comments or concerns can be directed to David Garton or any other member of the PCC, and can be formally submitted to the diocese for consideration as detailed in the public notice.

Current communion rail repositioned

Dais level reduced in height to the level of the first step

Proposal: Level of the sanctuary floor is lowered to one step higher than the chancel. Holy table positioned to allow officiant to face the congregation from behind the table. Communicants stand/kneel to receive with their feet remaining on the main chancel floor. The rail will be at the same height above the kneeler and distance from it as now.

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Remembering Colin Geoffrey Bourne…

We were sad to hear that Colin, a longstanding member of the Pott Shrigley community, had died. The following is taken from his eulogy, so thanks to Colin’s daughters, Janet and Jill, for their permission to use it in HotPott.

Colin was born at Davenport Lodge near Congleton on 4th January 1930. He had a happy childhood alongside his four sisters, Madge, Vi, Sylvia and Eve; an evacuee, Dennis, joined them during the war years and became a lifelong friend to Colin.

Although farming became a massive part of Colin’s life, as a young man it was not something he wanted to do. After National Service Colin was a carpenter at Rolls Royce for 10 years; his attention to detail showed in his craftsmanship. Thereafter he moved on to motorway construction work, where he learned many skills that served him well in his farming career.

Colin was of the ‘if I haven’t got one, I’ll make one’ school of thought; he repaired machinery, put up buildings on the farm and built a cottage to retire to, though he never actually retired, being always on hand to do the jobs that needed doing, or if unable to do them himself, reluctantly delegating someone else to do them – under his close supervision of course!

He was a grafter, a knowledgeable and practical man; he didn’t see problems, he looked for solutions. Colin could be forthright in his opinions, but to those who knew him well, he was a caring, interested, and thoughtful man.

After leaving the motorways, Colin started doing tree work and selling firewood.

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at Redacre Hall Farm, Pott Shrigley. Colin enjoyed trips to Scotland with Gwen’s Uncle Arnold to buy cattle. In those days the cows were given names, not numbers, and they weren’t always complimentary… alongside Twinkle and Mirabel there was Maggoty Back and Barrow-full – you can only imagine how she got her name! Colin enjoyed entertaining, he and Gwen had some great harvest suppers and evenings with neighbours drinking whisky and putting the world to right. He enjoyed his meetings with the corn-buying group too: lots of local farmers joining forces to buy cheaper corn and talk.

Colin loved living in Pott Shrigley and worked hard on the farm, it was not just a job, it was his life. He loved the land and the animals and was always interested in all aspects of farming. Colin and Gwen were a great team. As time went on, daughters Janet and Jill were born; they enjoyed a lovely upbringing on the farm and Colin was always very careful to keep them safe, especially warning them to HotPott - November 2023

Colin & Gwen

Cricket club presentation

keep away from the tractor and from hot pans on the stove. He eventually gave up milking cows but concentrated on beef and producing haylage, delivering his surplus bales to his horsey ladies in the local area.

He joined in more local activities, being a member (and chairman) of Pott Shrigley Parish Council, on the Conservatives' Social Committee and president of Pott Shrigley Cricket Club for 12 years – he never played cricket but supported the club practically and steered it through some tricky times. Relinquishing milking enabled him to travel to California, Cyprus, Madeira, and New Zealand to name a few.

a bulldog clip attached was, in fact, his ‘sock putter-onner’. He customised his furniture to suit his situation and managed very well, leading an independent life with wonderful support from Janet and Jill who visited daily and took care of what he called ‘wimmins’ work’. He was thankful to have good neighbours nearby and the company and help of his good friend Ade.

Colin was very much a family man, a devoted grandad to Ellie, Ruby and Zara. When Gwen died 12 years ago, he adapted to life without her, taking on the role of head chef on Sundays and cooking an amazing roast dinner for the family each week. His strength of character saw him through, and he faced old age with equal measures of courage, optimism and humour. He liked reading the Farmers Guardian and continued to enjoy TV programmes about farming and the countryside; he listened to music, especially Andre Rieu, (and encouraged/ forced everyone else to listen too!). Colin even liked shopping in Aldi. Ever practical, he made himself mobility aids in recent years: a bow-and-arrow contraption with HotPott - November 2023

Colin was a son, brother, and friend. A husband, farmer, neighbour, father and grandfather, and someone people could always turn to for help or advice. He lived his life his way, and he will be missed by many.

Colin will indeed be missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with Janet, Jill and the rest of his family and friends.

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Cover story: A difficult decision..

The talented children of Pott Shrigley Church School recently had a competition to design a Christmas card, the winning entries to be commercially printed and sold to raise funds for the school. Victoria Price set the competition and asked the children to draw a design which included the church. The children were all keen to draw the actual church and sketched ideas using class three as a base for viewing St Christopher’s. The nativity story and its importance to Christians was shared with the children.

Victoria with Laela, Philippa & Grace

Reverend Lynn had the unenviable task of choosing the winner from a host of excellent entries, but after much deliberation top spot went to Philippa Taylor (front cover), with Grace Paton and Laela Neill as runners up. Congratulations to them, and to all those who took part.

We were delighted to welcome the children and their families to the October family service, where they all got a big round of applause and the winners a bag of goodies containing, among other things, A Child’s Book of Prayers and delicious chocolate.

Well done everyone!

2nd prize, Grace

3rd prize, Laela

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An extremely successful fund-raiser Michelle and Nigel from Brookbank House at the Poynton end of Pott organised a Macmillan coffee morning fund raising event at their home. It was an open door to people and dogs… and horses too!

Alison Greenwood They would like to thank their lovely family, friends, neighbours and local businesses who supported them on a very soggy Sunday. ‘We wouldn’t have made a penny without you’ said Michelle. In fact, they made lots and lots of pennies – 79,095 of them in fact!

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There was an extremely warm welcome, an abundance of home-made sweet stuff to eat, plenty of refreshments and some interesting competitions. And, of course, a great sum of money was raised.

Nigel & Michelle

We've got online carol-singers again!

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The children of Pott Shrigley Church School remember…

The whole school came together to work incredibly hard on creating a beautiful remembrance display. We considered the significance of the poppy and what it represents, both now and when it was first conceived as a symbol of remembrance.

Anne-Marie Willis

Fallen Field Blood red poppies sway Remember tough brave soldiers Hunter green stems People in war brave and bold Poppies stand in fields of dead by Finn, Mason, Laela & Joshua Weeping Warriors

We looked at remembrance poems and the children created their own based on the styles they had studied. All classes were involved in the artwork and every child in the school created an individual poppy for the display. Special thanks to Mrs O'Donaghue for her fantastic painted picture, which we used as a base for our whole school creation.

Red poppies swaying Courageous soldiers standing Blowing peacefully Emerald green stems huddling Protecting the fallen brave by Clark, Sofia, Philippa & Charlie R

This is a truly stunning display (see top right, inside front cover) – do get to see the original if you can. Editor.

Bold, strong soldiers stand Troopers risked their lives to help Protecting soldiers Blood red poppies march bravely To remember warriors by Unai, Lara, Charlie F & Ieva

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Poppies & Soldiers

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Pott Shrigley remembers…

Thank you to Peter Boulton, parish councillor, who laid a poppy wreath at the village war memorial during the Remembrance Service at St Christopher’s.

We were honoured that Darren Lloyd, formerly of the Royal Marines, played the Last Post, and at the end of the twominute silence, Reveille. It was good to see both young and old paying their respects to those who died in the service of their country and, in fact, to all who have served in the armed forces. After the service many people took time to admire the children’s remembrance artwork, to look at the display of photographs and medals that Mike Akerman had provided, and to chat to the family of John James Greenhough, who died in France in March 1918.

Thank you to Joyce Burton, parish clerk, & to Duncan Matheson for the photos on the inside front cover.

A Christmas Gift Mary’s Son, Emmanuel, God with us, Prince of Peace; Wonderful, Counsellor, Son of the Most High; Comforter, Deliverer, Prophet, Priest, Holy One; Alpha and Omega, Dayspring from on High.

Son of David, Jesse’s Rod, Lion of Judah, Sharon’s Rose; Judge Eternal, Righteousness.

Light of the world; Sacrifice, Ransom, Lamb of God, Bread of Life; King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Saviour of the World.

Jesus Christ, Messiah, Son of Man, Son of God; First begotten from the dead, Resurrection, Life; Jesus, Name high over all, In that Name to you we call words of angels at your birth, bring ‘Peace to men on Earth’.

Audrey Bomford

"For the next part of our carol-service, Nigel, the verger's nephew will play his interpretation of Silent Night..."

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For I was hungry… …and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me (Matt:25:35-40) After a very successful harvest service in October, we loaded our camper van with the masses of food everyone had kindly donated and took it to the Silklife Food Bank on George Street, Macclesfield where Dan Blackman, their coordinator, gave us a guided tour of the whole facility. We were so impressed with their amazing set up that we arranged a tour for other members of St Christopher's so they could see how their donations were going to be used.

Reg and Jean Ferguson So many people are struggling to feed themselves and their families in Bollington and Macclesfield that the food bank’s services are in great demand. Launched in 2010 when a small group of ladies from Silklife Church identified an increasing need for emergency food to be readily available, the food bank operation, and the demand for it, has grown enormously.

The pandemic saw a significant increase in referrals being made to food banks across the UK, though this was somewhat compensated for by an increase in both private donations and government funding. Silklife Food Bank saw the number of referrals each month rise from an average of 60 in 2019 to 175 in 2020/21, and 142 in 2022.

In the Ferguson's van

the cost 24 months ago.

Initially the food bank was run entirely by volunteers, but local funding enabled the appointment of a part-time coordinator who was able to grow the volunteer team to over 70 during the pandemic. In spring 2020 Fallibroome Academy organised 40 sixth form students to help keep the foodbank running, and over that year 20 volunteer drivers delivered 44 tonnes of publicly donated food and toiletries to those facing an emergency hunger crisis.

Current local support includes over 30 churches (including us!) and almost every school in Macclesfield and Bollington as well as donations from independent businesses and public giving. In 2023 AstraZeneca chose to support the Silklife Foodbank and East Cheshire Hospice as their local charities.

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When donations arrive a team of volunteers quickly sort them onto the shelves in different categories: cereals, tinned goods, dry goods, toiletries, sanitary products and baby goods. As there can be stigma attached to receiving food bank deliveries, Silklife use the large bags for life from Aldi, which AstraZeneca have kindly funded. Bags are colour coded for families, couples, singles, and kettle bags – the latter aimed at people housed in places where the only cooking facility is a kettle to boil water. Pot noodles and soup in a cup can provide a lunch. Each bag contains a list of the contents as well as suggestions for nourishing meals that can be made from them.

On the tour we were also shown the recreation area with its pool table, small

kitchen, musical instruments, and comfy sofas. A growing number of homeless people drop in here for fellowship, beans on toast and a chat with advisors who can point them in the direction of agencies who can help them try to turn their lives around.

Did you know there is a growing population of African people in our area? Their dietary requirements are quite different, so Silklife has used cash donations to add a whole new category of foods to their shelves to meet their needs.

If you wish to donate food, toiletries or baby goods bring your donations to: • the Silklife building, 9:30am and 11:30am on Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Sainsburys, Macclesfield • Aldi, Macclesfield • Tesco Express, Bollington • Macclesfield Railway Station (hand your donation into the Booking Desk) • Scoops and Scales (at Heritage Centre, opposite Tesco) • Bridge End Centre, Bollington • Nationwide Building Society, Castle Street

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or bring it to church on Sunday and we will happily take it for you.

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Monetary donations can be made online at https://www.justgiving.com/silklifechurch More information: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ SilklifeFoodbank/ • the Bank the Food App; choose Silklife Foodbank to receive food alert needs.

Referrals can be obtained by contacting Citizens Advice 01625 608708 or East Cheshire Emergency Assist on 0300 1235013 or alternatively advice can be sought by calling into the foodbank on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday morning.

Email address: foodbank@silklife.co.uk

A fun morning of prayer, mushrooms and mud… among other things First of all, we gathered at The Coffee Tavern and then we started our walk. The first stop was just around the corner, then we headed off.

Brandon Price I took pictures of horses and they were beautiful and I took pictures of some mushrooms and they were very interesting, I think the mushrooms were a cluster of common puffballs and I later spotted some common ink cap mushrooms.

We finally made it to our second stop and then we had a lovely prayer and then we carried on. There was squelching mud that stuck to my feet, we finally made it to our third stop – it was nice there and we had another lovely prayer. We walked through a wooded area and I was spotting

Prayer walk

trees. I saw sycamore, beech, ash, and hawthorn trees, I enjoyed telling everyone what they were. I remember walking through an archway of trees that was really pretty, I also saw some holly bushes with red berries, and it made me think of Christmas. We got to the canal and the first thing I spotted was the rope marks on the bridge side from olden day times when the

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horse would pull the boats and the rope would rub against the brick and eventually make rope marks. Our last stop was near a farm called Red Acre Farm. We prayed for the family who owned the farm and I saw an old- fashioned Lamborghini tractor which I was really impressed by as Jeremy Clarkson has a Lamborghini tractor. At the end of our walk, we totalled from Annie's phone 7,233 steps although I think I did

more, I managed to take 358 photos on my mum's phone and mum had two loads of washing when we got home. I had a great time, and I can't wait to go again.

Rope marks on canal bridge

Lamborghini tractor

Thanks so much to Brandon for this report on the October prayer walk. I’m very impressed by his knowledge of mushrooms, species of tree and canal history… prayer walks are fun – do join the next one! Editor.

Thank you to… the Cotton Tree pub, to Tony Close and to everyone who contributed, for their kind and generous donations, which have enabled us to update the service booklets for our 8.30am Holy Communion service; we are so grateful to them.

The 8.30 service uses traditional language and has been celebrated weekly at St Christopher’s for centuries, but our current service books can be a little difficult to follow – our new booklets are easier to follow along and join in.

Why not come and see for yourself? You would be most welcome!

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Your Vote Your Council Highways Pending • Repair/replace culvert under Shrigley Road outside Pott Hall.

• Remedial resurfacing of Shrigley Road from Green Close to the aqueduct.

• Modifications to the chevron bend by Shrigley Hall.

• Repair of collapsed wall Bakestonedale Road.

• Repair of damaged fencing at back of layby near West Park Gate.

Clerk will chase Jackie Weaver, chief officer at Cheshire Association of Local Councils, to see if there’s any movement on any of the above issues.

Jo Hadfield • Ward councillors will focus their interest on the proposed short extension of the kerb by the village hall. The Cheshire East Council (CEC) traffic officer has been asked to arrange a meeting to examine what is needed and what it will cost.

Provision of traffic monitoring strips on Bakestonedale Road will also be discussed at this meeting.

Bus Passes Many older person’s bus passes will expire on 30th November 2023. If the bus pass has not been used in the last 12 months, it will not automatically renew. If you wish to use bus services in the future, reapply online at https://cheshireeast.mybuspass.co.uk or visit your local library or customer service centre. A new pass can take up to three weeks to be delivered.

North East Cheshire Community Partnership (NECCP) meeting Funding is available to community groups across local towns and villages to help develop clubs and facilities. More information on this can be found at https:// neccp.org.uk/ and click on the link Grant Application Form.

Daffodils

Cllr Lancaster and the clerk are continuing to populate the site.

Thank you to residents who have planted 400 mixed variety bulbs in the verges around the area. We look forward to seeing the results of your hard work in the spring.

Lychgate

Planning

David Garton and Cllr Wray to complete necessary paperwork to allow repair work to commence. David Garton is investigating whether any grants for the work are available.

Applications

Pott Shrigley village website

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23/3838M 1 Normans Hall Mews, SK10 5SE Proposed alterations and extension of garage to form a garage with workshop & store on the ground floor and a first-floor home office above.

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23/3874M Shrigley Hall Hotel, SK10 5SB Retrospective application for installation of two marquees on the old tennis court area to be in situ for 12 months.

Pending 23/1419M Nab Works, (MRI Polytech), SK10 5SD Application (retrospective) for a storage building and an additional area of car parking, including associated engineering works, with a proposed comprehensive landscaping scheme and biodiversity enhancements.

NP/CEC/0323/0337 Lyme Park relocation of car park, restoration of swine ground, visitor access improvements and new hall and garden entrance.

NP/CEC/0723/0800 Dingleside, SK10 5RT Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a replacement dwelling, detached garage and alterations to the existing access and associated works.

Next meeting The next council meeting will be at 8pm on 4th December 2023 in the village hall.

The parish council would like to wish all our residents a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you to the parish council for funding the distribution of this edition of HotPott to all residents who do not already subscribe.

And an enormous thank you too for all the hard work they do on our behalf over the year.

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From the Registers Forthcoming wedding

We wish them joy in their preparations: 29th December Steven Lunt & Jenni Booth

Funerals

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Coffee Break Across 1 Rely (Psalm 62:7) (6) 4 ‘He stretches out the heavens like a — , and spreads them out like a tent to live in’ (Isaiah 40:22) (6) 7 What the dove carried the olive leaf in, when it returned to Noah’s ark (Genesis 8:11) (4) 8 Annoy (1 Samuel 1:6) (8) 9 Judah’s last king, who ended his days as a blind prisoner in Babylon (Jeremiah 52:11) (8) 13 ‘They all — and were satisfied’ (Luke 9:17) (3) 16 Eliphaz the Temanite was one; so was Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite (Job 2:11; 16:2) (4,9) 17 National Association of Evangelicals (of the USA) (1,1,1) 19 Popular song for New Year’s Eve, Auld — — (4,4) 24 Able dock (anag.) (8) 25 The number of stones David chose for his confrontation with Goliath (1 Samuel 17:40) (4) 26 Elgar’s best-known ‘Variations’ (6) 27 Soak (Isaiah 16:9) (6) Down 1 Money owing (Deuteronomy 15:3) (4) 2 Conciliatory (Titus 3:2) (9) 3 ‘Do this, whenever you — it, in remembrance of me’ (1 Corinthians 11:25) (5) 4 A group assisting in the governance of the Roman Catholic Church (5) 5 One of the gifts Joseph’s brothers took with them on their second journey to Egypt (Genesis 43:11) (4) 6 ‘Reach out your hand and — — into my side.

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10 Be outstandingly good (2 Corinthians 8:7) (5) 11 ‘What — — that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?’ (Psalm 8:4) (2,3) 12 Horse’s feet (Judges 5:22) (5) 13 Notice (Deuteronomy 17:4) (9) 14 Comes between 2 Chronicles and Nehemiah (4) 15 One of Israel’s northern towns conquered

by Ben-Hadad (1 Kings 15:20) (4) 18 Narnia’s Lion (5) 20 One of the two rivers in which Naaman would have preferred to wash (2 Kings 5:12) (5) 21 Avarice—one of the evils that come from inside people (Mark 7:22) (5) 22 Knight Grand Cross of St Michael and St George (1,1,1,1) 23 Jacob’s first wife (Genesis 29:23) (4) Page 21

Yet another amazing Tearfund Big Quiz (TBQ) night…

TBQers are now firmly back in the habit of pretending they are not competitive whilst eyeing up the opposition and wishing they were on the dream team comprising intelligent teenagers (good for music, sport and anything clever) and the David/Steve combo of mega-experience. We weren’t put off by them looming above us on the stage whilst the hoi polloi glowered below. And perhaps it spurred us all on…

Beer bought, nibbles packets open, and technical hitches overcome, we were off…

Eight teams battling it out under the eagle eye of the ever-watchful Anne, whose word was law, as always – or perhaps not quite, as some brave (or foolhardy) souls challenged the answer (how dare they?) to the number of pubs in Bollington question and were greeted with acquiescence.

Either answer would do. Most unusual. But what good taste, using HotPott to provide some of the questions for the last round on local knowledge.

It was a close fought contest but the opaquely named Titipu & Pooh-bah – all the team members had recently seen The Mikado in case you’re wondering – just pipped three other teams into second place by one mark, helped tremendously by the absence of a music round and all the sports questions except one being

Serenje girls dormitory, Tearfund supporting education in Zambia

unrelated to football. Having an extremely competitive reverend on the team also helped (not saying which one, but she did make the team share their prize tub of Celebrations at the next morning service).

As ever, young and old had a great time at the Pott Shrigley TBQ; it is a lovely evening of fun and fellowship – don’t miss out next year! You would be joining over 5,000 others around the country and, most importantly, raising money for the amazing Christian charity that is Tearfund.

This year the focus was on Zambia, and the community transformation programme that, working through local churches, equips communities to lift themselves out of poverty.

Zambia’s many challenges include youth unemployment, poverty and the effects of climate change on water supplies.

Tearfund’s programmes look at local resources and engage with women’s groups, young people and others, to empower people by teaching them skills, enabling them to set up small businesses or to adapt their farming practices to be more productive. Bible studies help bring about a different mindset to tackling seemingly intractable problems, and change is seen at individual, household, church, community, and national level.

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Thank you to all those who made the Pott Shrigley TBQ so successful, particularly Anne Murphy, our lovely quizmaster, Sheila and David at the bar and the putterouters and clearer-uppers. Thanks too for St Christopher’s family who, so far, have given £800; the national total on the night was over £33,000 but is now, no doubt, much higher.

Roll on the 2024 Big Tearfund Quiz!

Our quiz inquisitress, Anne

Could you be a volunteer minibus driver?

Rainow Community Bus are looking for volunteers to join their small pool of drivers. The minibus is used to take groups of children and adults to a range of activities, such as school swimming sessions and sports events, and Bridgend Centre trips.

For more information, please contact Sheila Garton (sheilagarton@btinternet. com) or one of the trustees: Ken Butler (kenbut@btinternet.com), Tim Grimes (timgrimes@hotmail.com), Tony Wilkinson (tonywilkinson1234@ gmail.com)

(And in case you are wondering why we are advertising for drivers in Pott Shrigley's magazine, it's because a lot of the trips are for Pott Shrigley Church School!)

St Christopher’s Pastoral Ministry For pastoral support, a listening ear, a home visit, Holy Communion at home, prayer support or if you have a baptism enquiry please contact the pastoral ministry care team via Anne Murphy. email: pastoralteam@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk telephone: 07891 953919 HotPott - November 2023

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The Suffering Church

Jennifer, Saeed Colony school, Pakistan; Barnabas

First, some good news. Thanks to generous donations from Barnabas Aid supporters, Christian children around the world are getting an education that would otherwise be denied to them. In Punjab, Pakistan, construction of a new school building for children from impoverished brickkiln families began in June 2023, and has already welcomed its first pupils; 10 similar schools have been completed in the last three years. ‘I am very thankful to Barnabas Aid for establishing a new school building in our area,’ said Muneer Masih, whose children attend the new school. 'There was no school nearby for poor Christian brick-kiln workers.’ Muneer, a brick-kiln labourer since the age of 12, had no opportunity to attend school; he volunteered on the project, storing and transporting building materials and providing water for the builders as they laboured through the sweltering Pakistani summer. Jennifer, aged 12, also goes to the HotPott - November 2023

new school, which is just a few minutes’ walk from her home. Schools are often too far away for children to attend, and a long journey on foot is particularly risky for Christian girls. Jennifer’s father is another low-paid brick-kiln worker; her mother is disabled and unable to work. Jennifer’s parents are hugely thankful that the pupils also receive free schoolbooks, bags and stationery; they encourage Jennifer in her studies and her hope to become a teacher so that she in turn can help other impoverished Christian children.

In addition to an excellent academic education the school teaches children about their Christian faith. Jennifer’s favourite Bible verse is Matthew 19:14: ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ Aneeta, a Christian teacher employed at the school said: ‘We are delighted that these children who cannot attend school due to lack of funds for school tuition and other educational expenses can now continue their education at this institution.’ She continued: ‘The impact of your generosity on the working poor in so many villages is indescribable. Thank you for this gift.’

In Bangladesh Barnabas fund seven preschools which provide free education for more than 225 Christian children from impoverished communities; most of the children’s parents are low-paid day labourers ostracised by their Muslim neighbours. English, maths and the Bangla language are taught, as well as Bible stories, hymns and Christian values; children are also encouraged to attend Sunday school regularly. Pupils Sujata and Lopa love going to their preschools; both enjoy learning new Bible stories and sharing them with their continued → Page 25

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Pre-school children in Bangladesh with Barnabasfunded school books; Barnabas

Zimbabwean children who have received ePap; Barnabas

parents. ‘I am very thankful to Jesus who has given me the opportunity to study at this pre-school,’ Lopa said. ‘Every day I come to school and my teachers are taking care of me.’ Barnabas funds the training and salaries for 14 teachers plus the salary of a school supervisor; they provide teaching materials and give each child books, a pencil, colouring pencils and drawing paper. Give thanks for God’s protection over the seven preschools.

Pray that with His guidance the children will continue to grow in their joy and understanding of His Word.

develop. In 2023 Barnabas has provided more than a million servings of ePap, a special maize-based porridge fortified with vitamins, minerals and protein. Two months of daily ePap will cure diseases caused by a nutrient-deficient diet. ‘The porridge has changed their lives,’ said a project partner in Zimbabwe. ‘Those who are sick are much stronger than they would otherwise be without it,’ said another.

In Zimbabwe many children are too weak from hunger to study. One, Dudu, reported: ‘I would feel weak. Sometimes I would sleep in class. Sometimes I could not concentrate.’ Many poor, vulnerable and elderly believers are becoming sick from lack of food because of successive droughts and failing crops. The World Food Programme estimated in August 2023 that 24% of children aged five and under in Zimbabwe are chronically malnourished.

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In Nepal, a training ministry supported

by Barnabas helps believers stand firm in their faith in a country where Christians often face hostility. Courses using both self-study and discussion groups led by trained tutors provide discipleship for new believers and prepare Christians for leadership in their local church. In the year to July 2023, more than 1,100 new students enrolled in courses, and 219 Christians were trained as tutors. Rupilal,

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who now leads a village church, explained that a course ‘changed my thinking’ by teaching him the importance of Bible study, prayer and service, which he had previously neglected. Another Christian, Asmita, uses the ministry’s courses for study sessions in her church and says the language used is accessible to everyone.

‘Seeing people in our church excited to learn and discuss makes me feel blessed,’ she reported. Nishma, 14, found the

course she took gave her a new insight into Bible study and helped strengthen her relationship with God. Praise God that through His grace more people in Nepal are being strengthened in their love of His Word. Ask that they will become His messengers and that they will light the path for others to follow.

Thanks to Barnabas for the material used in preparation of this article.

Missionary Matters It was great to have Megumi and Helen Fazakerley in church the other Sunday; I thought their joint presentation went well, please pray as they present this in other supporting churches. Both were really thrilled to be able to attend daughter Mary and Trevor’s wedding, and for Megumi to be able to lead the bride down the aisle in person, rather than on an iPad as he did for Elizabeth’s wedding in Australia during their lockdown.

John Ryley Megumi and Helen are due to return to Malawi on March 28th; pray that they will be able to engage in meaningful ministry when they return. Megumi’s heart is in teaching and equipping people practically to run churches. Megumi used to work at the Evangelical Bible College of Malawi (EBCoM), which was founded as the Likabula Bible Institute around 60 years ago by Paul and Marilyn Barr. He is no longer on the staff but is available as a visiting lecturer. Megumi believes that recently EBCoM has followed a different direction; other British missionaries have also left to seek alternative ministries.

Please pray for staff and students at EBCoM, that those who graduate from HotPott - November 2023

Helen, Margaret & Megumi

there would be equipped with the knowledge and passion they need to teach others about our Lord and Saviour.

Megumi has been developing outreach among the small Japanese community in Blantyre and is involved in ministry at a large Baptist church. Helen continues in her staff role with their missionary society, Serving in Mission, Malawi. Megumi and Helen were kind enough to visit us on their way home to see Margaret who was not well enough to be in church. Johnny and Ann McClean in Thailand haven’t had time to send much news this month, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be praying for them. Johnny and Phil Nicholson, a missionary in Myanmar, appear to have visited Changmai in northern Thailand to teach pastors and other continued → Page 29

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Christian workers using the Langham preaching material. This encouragement and teaching of people already in Christian ministry is very important as few of them are likely to have had much initial training before taking charge of a church - so please do pray. Ann seems to be coping well at her new school but asked for prayer concerning a somewhat difficult situation.

One of her 11-year-old pupils was recently diagnosed with epilepsy; it is not well controlled yet and he had a prolonged seizure in class, which was upsetting for everyone. Please pray for him, his family and his school mates, that they would have confidence that the Lord is with them in this difficult, life-changing situation. Give thanks for those who so ably provided support when the seizure occurred and please pray too for the doctors, that medication will be found to control the seizures. As previously reported, the

McClean’s youngest son Joshua has been doing a capstone project with his school.

This involved raising £750 and using it to build three concrete paths over a swamp in a slum community and to install lighting, making it safe for people going in and out of their homes. Of course, Joshua had to enlist a lot of volunteer helpers to accomplish this. Although Joshua is not a believer yet, his father writes: ‘Phase 3 of Josh’s capstone is now complete. This was the most challenging section and we needed skilled people from the community to drive 2.5m piling into the mud and lay the concrete slabs across the open water.

Praise God for the relationships we have built through this project and the quality and safety of people’s lives as a result.’

Please pray for Josh, that he would come to faith, and for the community, that they too would believe.

Capstone project

Capstone project

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So many thank yous…

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Recipe of the Month White Christmas Cake

Muriel is a wonderful and generous cook; her traybake is famous (and much sought after) locally, the sort of cake that has to be hidden away from marauding visitors, children etc.

Muriel Schofield This is another of her recipes, and for several years I was privileged to receive it on my too-near-Christmas birthday; her husband Brian, whose birthday I shared, was more partial to red jelly...

Ingredients: 125g (4oz) glacé cherries 125g (4oz) glacé pineapple 50g (2oz) dried apricots 125g (4oz) shelled Brazil nuts 375g (12oz) butter 375g (12oz) castor sugar 375g (12oz) self-raising flour 175g (6oz) ground almonds 4 large eggs Royal icing and marzipan, or lemon glaze, to decorate if desired.

Add the fruit & nuts and mix thoroughly.

Stir flour & ground almonds together and fold in.

Turn into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for about 2½ to 3 hours, or until cake is firm and golden brown.

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes, turn out carefully and remove baking paper/foil. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack, store in foil until needed.

Decorate with lemon icing, or marzipan and royal or fondant icing, plus other Christmas decorations if you wish.

Method: Heat the oven to 140ᵒC/275oF/Gas mark 1.

Line a 23cm (9’’) cake tin with greased foil or greaseproof paper.

Halve the cherries; chop the pineapple, dried apricots & Brazil nuts into small pieces.

Cream the butter & sugar together until light and fluffy, beat the eggs together and add gradually to the butter & sugar mixture, beating after each addition.

A little girl went to visit Father Christmas in the local garden centre grotto. He welcomed her with a smile and the question of what she would like for Christmas.

The little girl gasped and stared up at him in horror.

“Didn’t you get my email?!

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Services December 3rd.

8.30am 10.45am

Holy Communion Holy Communion

Isaiah 64 v 1-9

Lynn Caudwell & Lynne Bowden

8.30am 10.45am

Holy Communion All-Age Worship**

Isaiah 40 v 1-11

Lynn Caudwell

8.30am 4.00pm 6.30pm

Holy Communion Carols by Candlelight Carols by Candlelight

10th. Christingle

17th.

Isa. 61 v 1-4;8-11, John 1 v 6-8;19-28

Lynn Caudwell

21st Thursday 6.30pm

Carols by Candlelight

Lynn Caudwell

24th. Christmas Eve 10.45am 11.15pm

Carols by Candlelight Midnight Communion

Lynn Caudwell

2 Samuel 7 v 1-11, 16

25th. Christmas Day 10.00am

Family Communion

TBC

Lynn Caudwell

•

There are no services at 10.45am on 17th December or at 8.30am on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve.

•

All services underlined in blue will be streamed live on our Facebook Page & YouTube channel.

•

A recording of the first Carols by Candlelight service will be available online from the evening of 17th December

• A recording of each live-streamed service will be available from the services page of the church website: * Youth Church (10.45 service) ** Youth Church (at 6pm) *** Amplified event, Holy Trinity Hurdsfield 7 to 8.30pm ‡ Junior Church

Church Cleaning Rota

Save the date…

St Christopher's Church family away day will take place at Savio House on Sunday 21st January from 10am until 5pm. Everyone is invited to come to help us explore our longer-term vision together through worship, prayer, conversation and some fun activities.

1st Dec

Ivan and Mary

8th

David & Joy

15th

Shirley & Christine

22nd

Sally & Yvonne

Children’s opinions are needed so please bring them along too!

29th

Caroline & Jean

5th Jan

Reg & Jean

12th

Mike & Sue

19th

Ivan & Mary

26th

David & Joy

2nd Feb

Shirley & Christine

Please note: there will be no 10.45am service at St Christopher's on that day as we will all be at Savio House.

The 8.30am communion service will continue as usual.

Please put this exciting event in your diaries. A sign-up sheet will become available in due course.

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Services December 31st. New Year's Eve 10.00am 9.00pm

Holy Communion Service of Reflection

TBC

Lynne Bowden Sheila Garton

Holy Communion Holy Communion‡

Genesis 1: 1-5, Mark 1: 4-11

Lynn Caudwell

Holy Communion Morning Worship***‡

1 Samuel 3: 1-10, John 1: 43-51

Lynn Caudwell

Holy Communion All-Age Worship

Jonah 3: 1-5, 10, Mark 1: 14-20

Lynn Caudwell

Holy Communion Morning Worship*

TBC

Lynn Caudwell

Holy Communionr Holy Communion‡

TBC

Lynn Caudwell

January 7th 8.30am 10.45am

14th.

8.30am 10.45am

21st. Away Day Savio House 8.30am 10.45am

28th.

8.30am 10.45am

February 4th.

8.30am 10.45am

Readers

Prayers

Sidesmen at 8.30

Sidesmen at 10.45

Coffee

Dec 3th

Anne/ Tom Murphy

Audrey Bomford

Liz Arrowsmith/ Nigel Heathcote

Anne Murphy

Gill & Victoria

10th

Mike Akerman/ Henry Fraser

Anne Murphy

Mathesons

Simon & Lydia Potts

Caroline & Steve

17th

Various

N/A

Gill Mosley

4.00pm: Potts 6.30pm: Fergusons

Ros & Madeline

21st

Various

N/A

N/A

6.30pm: Akermans

N/A

24th

Various

N/A

N/A

10.45am: Witkowskis 11.15pm: Fergusons

Yvonne & Annie

25th

TBC

TBC

N/A

10:00am: Gill Mosley

N/A

31st

TBC

TBC

N/A

Fergusons

Frances & Meg

Jan 7th

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

David & Joy

14th

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Lydia & Simon

21st

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Gill & Victoria

28th

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Caroline & Steve

Feb 4th

TBC

TBC

TBC

Anne M

Ros & Madeline

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Directory Priest-in-charge:

Rev. Lynn Caudwell vicar@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk

Readers:

574660

Dr John Ryley (Reader Emeritus), 2 Wych Lane, Adlington, SK10 4NB

Licensed Pastoral Worker Anne Murphy, 14 Silver Street, Bollington, SK10 5QL Parish Assistant:

Gillian Mosley, 129 St Austell Avenue, Macclesfield, SK10 3NY

Churchwardens:

Andy Phillips, 26 Hurst Lane, Bollington, SK10 5LP

829595 07891 953919 829819 07881 358976

andyphillips@totalise.co.uk David Gem, 4 Normans Hall Mews, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield, SK10 5SE davidgem@gmail.com Verger:

Situation Vacant

PCC Secretary:

Rebecca Roth-Biester

PCC Treasurer:

Peter Kennedy, kennedyp@tuckerssolicitors.com

476398 07766 880318

pccsecretary@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk

Gift Aid & Planned Giving: Organists:

07850 740335

Sally Winstanley, 3 Green Close Cottages, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SG

574545

sjwinstanley.ps@gmail.com Mary Currell, 61 Crossfield Road, Bollington, SK10 5EA

573735

marycurrell61@btinternet.com David Garton, davidgarton2020@gmail.com

573492

Andy Phillips, as above

07881 358976

Weekly Bulletin:

David Gem, as above

Electoral Roll officer

Kath Matheson, Church View Cottage, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SA

574983

kmmpott@yahoo.co.uk Safeguarding officer:

Kath Matheson, safeguarding@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk

Tower Captain:

Duncan Matheson, Church View Cottage, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SA

Pastoral Ministry:

Anne Murphy, pastoralteam@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk

Children's Ministry

Situation Vacant

Youth Ministry:

Anne Murphy, as above, annemurphy1214@gmail.com

07891 953919

Little Doves:

Victoria Price

07961 004755

Parish Council Clerk:

Joyce Burton, pottclerk@btinternet.com

Wedding Coordinator:

Pam Cooke, weddings@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk

Head Teacher:

Mrs Anne-Marie Willis , Pott Shrigley Church School, SK10 5RT

574983

dmmpott@yahoo.co.uk 07891 953919

573260

head@pottshrigley.cheshire.sch.uk Website:

Tess Phillips, 26 Hurst Lane, Bollington, SK10 5LP info@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk

PCC Members:

(please prefix numbers with 01625)

Duncan Matheson, Sally Winstanley, Peter Kennedy, Jean Ferguson, Andy Phillips, Pam Cooke, Ian Clarke, Mary Currell, Mike Akerman, Rebecca Roth-Biester, Sheila Garton, David Garton, David Gem, Annie Palace, Kath Matheson, Chris Day, Reg Ferguson, Anne Muprhy.

This directory was updated on 19th November 2023.Please give corrections and additions to magazine@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk