Dear friends,
Lynn's letter
Summer is a time for celebrating God’s creation as we get outside more and see the beauty that is all around us. Romans 8:21 reminds us that all of creation, not just humankind, ‘looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay’. In Isaiah 11:16 we are told that ‘At that time the wolf shall dwell with the lamb and the leopard with the young goat … and a little child will lead them’. These are good verses to ponder upon as we prepare for the summer season of services at Pott Shrigley.
Rev. Lynn Caudwell
included many dogs, a goose in harness, a tortoise and a lamb (plus their humans of course!). I was surprised when they all sat quietly, listened to the sermon and seemed to enjoy the singing. It would be wonderful to see even more pets for our Pet Service this year on July 27th at 10.45am. Please do come along, and if you have a pet bring them too, whatever the variety. I don’t expect any wolves or leopards, but some lambs or young goats would be very welcome. I even heard a horse and a snake being mentioned!
At our Pet Service last year we had a wonderful time outside in the sunshine; attendees
We also want to build upon the success of our Songs of Praise service. Singing is known to be a wonderful way to lift the spirits, and last year we were inundated with requests. As a result, this year we are planning to hold three services, where we will sing hymns suggested by the wider community. These will be held on 3rd, 17th and 31st August, at 10.45am. If the weather is kind, continued → Pet Service, 2021
we will plan to hold them outside. If you have a favourite hymn, why not let us know and we will aim to include it in one of the services. Please email me at vicar@ pottshrigleychurch.org.uk.
I pray that wherever you are this year you will have a wonderful summer.
God Bless, Lynn.
A blessed time
Easter is a little time ago now, in fact we are now in the church season of Trinity or, as it is sometimes known, the Season of Pentecost or Ordinary Time, which will last until Advent Sunday. However, despite the time lapse, it’s good to remember Eastertide in Pott Shrigley.
The service on Good Friday, led by Lynne Bowden, helped us to pause and reflect on
Kath Matheson
Christ’s journey to the cross, His immense sacrifice which paid the price for all our sins – past, present and future – allowing us to live full, free lives unburdened by guilt. Service and quiet time over, fuel for the Good Friday Church Walk (hot cross buns, kindly provided by Glen & David Gem) was consumed with gusto before folk gathered on the cobbles to start the
trek. Will Gem shepherded an assortment of people and dogs along Spuley Lane, up Oakenbank and across the fields to Rainowlow, past Billinge Head and up to New Hey, where Sheila and David’s garden provided a welcome place to rest whilst we ate lunch. Several of us went and said ‘Hello’ to the new lambs and their mums – always a treat to see. Then it was time to decide – the short route or the route for the more intrepid? Despite the threatening sky, many took the longer, steeper, way home and the rain kindly held off until we got back to the cobbles. And no one fell over and broke any bones this year –always a bonus!
Time for a cup of tea and a quick shower before heading off to the traditional Friday Night Curry; The Viceroy did us proud, as ever.
Easter Day saw many come to St Christopher’s to praise our risen Lord
and to say thank you for His triumph and His blessings. Ieva and Emma Heathcote brought their amazing Easter egg creations to show us; they were beautiful and must have taken hours to make, as you can see from the photo on the inside front cover of this magazine. And Sheila brought some of her lambs for the brave to cuddle, a wonderful reminder of God’s creation and the reawakening of the earth during our springtime. The Easter egg hunt was pretty good too.
For many, Easter is their favourite time in the Church’s year – after all, Christ’s resurrection is of prime importance to us.
In Pott Shrigley, it is also an opportunity to spend time with our church family, just walking, eating and chatting together and we’re grateful to all those who help to make it so joyful.
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Once asked how many people worked in the Vatican, Pope John XXIII replied: “Oh, about half.”
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Thy Kingdom Come 2025
On Saturday 17th May, Paul and Rev. Lynne Bowden generously welcomed us to their home in Taxal for a day of reflection and prayer.
Pam Cooke
Now in its tenth year, the global ecumenical prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) encourages us to focus during the 10 days from Ascension Day to the celebration of Pentecost on praying specifically for five people known to us, asking that God would be at work in their lives through the work of the Holy Spirit. We pray that they would understand His amazing love for them and that they would ultimately come to accept and follow Jesus.
After a time of worship, and further information about the TKC movement, we considered what ‘The Kingdom of God’
really means. It is such a common phrase but as we delved more deeply, the page on the flipchart was soon full of adjectives and phrases to describe it. We also considered the parables that Jesus used to try to explain what He meant by the Kingdom of Heaven, likening it to a mustard seed, yeast, treasure and sowing seeds.
There were opportunities to pray individually in a choice of quiet areas of the gardens. In the morning, we were encouraged to pray for the five people known to us, and in the afternoon we had the option of using a selection of printed prayers provided for us.
Our time together ended with a short time of worship, after which we all enjoyed some delicious cakes and scones served with Irene North’s homemade jam. All who attended are extremely grateful to Lynne and Paul for their generous and amazing hospitality and for all their hard work in organising.
The following comments convey the value of the day:
‘A wonderful day at the Thy Kingdom Come gathering hosted by Lynne and Paul. The sun was shining as we came together in praise and fellowship in a scene straight
off a Cheshire Life calendar. In a moment of quiet reflection and prayer, alone in their Japanese garden, it was very easy to sense God's presence and love.’ Reg
‘The Thy Kingdom Come Day was so special. It was held in the beautiful home of Rev. Lynne and Paul Bowden with stunning views over the High Peak area of Taxal. The joy of exploring the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer with lovely members of our church family, combined with a silent time of reflection in the library made for a memorable day.’ Jean
‘Fellowship and fun with friends in the sunshine of the beautiful Taxal countryside.’ Sharon
‘The silence, beauty of hills, fields, trees and blue sky welcomed me, as did the old stone farmhouse. Seats in the gardens invited contemplation with a silent message of the Creator’s love, wherever we walked, climbed or stood and gazed. As it wrapped itself around us we heard, thought about and learnt, seeking afresh to put the prayer into action. Trusting in Our Father God whom we asked to Give us; Forgive us; Lead us; and Deliver us.’
Audrey
The vicar was ill in hospital and so the churchwarden went to visit.
Trying to cheer her up, the churchwarden said: “We missed you at PCC last night. We even put forward a resolution to wish you a speedy recovery. It was passed by 14 votes to 12.”
Better together
Cliff Mills has written a thought-provoking article about cooperatives (see page 10) which reminded me that my Dad, now aged 94, can still remember his mother’s ‘divi’ number (20713), having been sent up the road to the Co-op innumerable times during his wartime childhood; he quotes it sometimes when we’re shopping at the Co-op, though now we just swipe our membership cards! In Stoke on Trent, where we both grew up, the co-operative movement was very strong before the advent of larger supermarkets. I was prompted to have a look at the history of co-ops.
The cooperative spirit spread in Greece earlier than in the rest of mainland Europe. In the 18th century a form of cooperative organisation derived from the Byzantine Guilds was associated with specific agricultural or craft products destined for international markets. The Ottoman administration liked the model because it enabled them to control
production better and to collect taxes! The Common Company (Syntrofia) of Ambelakia provided Europe with high quality red cotton yarns using dye from the roots of the wild madder. 24 factories in 22 villages participated in the Syntrofia, which had 6,000 individual members: financiers and landowners provided the capital and land, technicians supplied expertise and workers laboured! It had several shops abroad, including in Amsterdam, Leipzig, Odessa, London and St Petersburg, and by 1810 its capital amounted to 20,000,000 gold francs. Other well-known Ottoman cooperatives were the Shipping Guilds of Hydra, Spetses and Psarathe, and the Community of Mastic Villages de Chios, whose activities were based on a resin used for cosmetic, culinary and medicinal purposes and extracted from mastic trees, which only grow on Chios.
Scotland claims the first documented consumer cooperative: the Fenwick Weavers’ Society, which was founded
Kath Matheson
Headquarters of the Common Company of Ambelakia; wikipedia
Fenwick weavers logo; window through time
in 1769 in the front room of a cottage in Fenwick, East Ayrshire after local weavers hauled a sack of oatmeal into John Walker's whitewashed front room and began selling the contents at a discount. In 1810, Rev. Henry Duncan of Ruthwell Presbyterian Church in Dumfriesshire founded a friendly society to create a mutual savings bank, thus allowing his poorest parishioners to hold interestbearing savings accounts which they could use during periods of illness and in their old age. This was the first established savings bank; it later merged into the Trustee Savings Bank. In the decades that followed, several cooperative societies formed, including the wonderfully named Lennoxtown Friendly Victualling Society, founded in 1812.
By 1830, several hundred co-operatives existed but by 1840 many had failed, though Lockhurst Lane Industrial Cooperative Society (founded in 1832, now Heart of England Co-operative Society) and Galashiels and Hawick Co-operative Societies (founded 1839, now merged with The Co-operative Group) still trade today.
In 1844 a group of tradesmen decided to try the cooperative system again, and the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers was formed. Taking lessons from previously failed attempts at co-
Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers 1865; cooperative news
operation, they set out the now famous Rochdale Principles, a series of ideals for the operation of cooperatives which include open and voluntary membership, with no form of discrimination allowed; democratic member control; economic participation of members and concern for community. They should also have a role in education (hence the existence of Co-op academies today!) and cooperatives had to cooperate with each other. The Pioneers raised £10 to rent premises in Toad Lane, Rochdale and opened their store with a very meagre selection of butter, sugar, flour and oatmeal for sale; within three months, tea and tobacco were added to the list of high-quality, unadulterated goods. The society thrived and the Rochdale Principles became the basis for the development and growth of the modern, worldwide, cooperative movement.
The history of the cooperative movement seems largely to be one of people joining together to help themselves, looking to the common good rather than individual gain which may happen at the expense of others. Now read and ponder Cliff’s article!
With thanks to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ History_of_the_cooperative_movement
Rochdale Pioneers Museum; co-operative heritage trust
Go and do thou likewise
You may not be aware of this, but the United Nations proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. The year’s theme is Cooperatives Build a Better World, and it is intended to underscore the vital role co-ops play in sustainable development.
According to the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), co-op members represent 12% of humanity, with 3,000,000 co-ops worldwide. Although the UK played a prominent role in the development of the modern cooperative movement, in truth its presence and influence in the UK is marginal today. Compared with other countries, co-ops here play a much smaller part in solving today’s problems, but why is that?
The mutual movement which emerged in the 19th century, including building societies, friendly societies and co-ops, was a self-help mechanism to enable people collectively, as members, to get access to everyday essentials without exploitation, finance to own their home, protection against injury and sickness, and uncontaminated food at a fair price. No philanthropy or government help were involved.
Co-operation and mutuality played a vital role in the transition from rural to urban living, as the industrial revolution transformed life from an agricultural base to an industrial one. As well as meeting everyday needs, these member-based organisations became the foundations of collective endeavour for much else besides, including workers' education, health and care provision and the empowerment of working people in the emerging Labour movement.
Before the 1948 settlement nationalised the provision of welfare, 19 million people were members of friendly societies. By mid-century, there was a building society in most towns and by the early 1960s, coop shops had more than 30% of the UK’s
Cliff Mills
2nd ICA Congress-Paris
food retail market. But the latter half of the last century witnessed a major decline: more than 70% of the building society movement was demutualised and turned into shareholder owned banks, co-op trade shrank as the major supermarkets grew and attracted the talented executives with high salaries and share options, and the establishment of a national health service paid for by taxation replaced the weekly sums people paid into their local friendly society.
The future was state-run public services and large corporations meeting all our needs. We didn’t need to become a member of anything to get what we needed: we were just consumers now. This was the age of individualism, and ‘the market’ was the way to meet our needs. The UK has completely swallowed that idea. Since the 1980s the market and investor-owned enterprise have taken over many public services, and tech businesses are now the giants of the corporate world. Economies today are dominated by enterprise which exists to maximise profits for shareholders.
There is a well-known image from the co-op sector, illustrating the common sense of working collaboratively, rather than competitively. As humans, we are naturally competitive: for food, housing, security, and a partner. But we are also naturally collaborative, that being the basis for living together in society. These two basic instincts are in tension with each other, and there are many occasions when we choose one or the other, often without necessarily realising what we are doing. The image top right can be read as just enlightened self-interest; but at the very least the last two panels imply the beginning of a relationship from which trust can grow. There is something risky and inherently sacrificial in choosing
to work with others in pursuing a common goal. But once the collaborative relationship has been established, you have no idea where it will lead.
It took me several years of working in the co-op movement before I could articulate why I thought mutual and co-operative enterprise was to be preferred, wherever possible. At its heart, it is the difference between people behaving collectively to achieve common goals, rather than behaving individualistically, each pursuing their own agenda and striving for their own benefit ahead of anyone else. I also began to see that a way of living which puts the common good before private benefit was in tune with Gospel teaching, whereas an approach based on the pursuit of private gain would appear not to be. Surely, I thought, it cannot be the case that the dominant approach to business is contrary to what I believed in? But how was it compatible with the commandment to love your neighbour, and with the parable of the Good Samaritan? continued →
The Companies Act 2006 thoroughly modernised company law, and for the first time legislation expressly said that the duty of company directors was to promote the interests of shareholders before anything or anyone else. One of the objectives of the act was to build UK competitiveness, and it was clear that the profit motive was seen as the mechanism for this. Competition isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can encourage human endeavour, improve standards, and drive out inefficiency. But when it becomes the prevailing driver in the organisation of human affairs, then it becomes a matter of serious concern. Competition involves the pursuit of something for me/us as against others. After World War 1, it looked like collaboration was about to prevail in international affairs, but it didn’t, and we are no further forward a century later.
In the world of commerce, most people cannot imagine any alternative to a competition-based economy. How else
can large-scale businesses succeed in the long-term? But we now recognise that radical changes are needed if humanity is to live within the constraints of the planet’s boundaries, whilst ensuring that people have access to the essential things needed to live.
A competition-based economy cannot, in my view, achieve that. The urgent matters for today are for the needs of the environment and the happiness and wellbeing of people to become the priorities, rather than shareholder value. The world needs an outbreak of cooperation. We need to value our co-ops and mutuals, and support them where we can.
So, you might pause for a moment on Saturday 5th July as the movement gathers in Rochdale and celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives. Have a look at the website of the global body (ICA. coop), read some stories telling you how this different approach to enterprise – and to living – is helping countless people to build a better world. And maybe reflect on how this might connect with what you believe.
Garage needed for classic car
Please does anyone know of a secure garage that could be rented out for a classic car? The car is roughly 12 feet long, which is about the size of a Mini.
The owner lives in Long Row, Bollington, and works for the Skoda garage up in Stockport.
If you are able to help, please reply to Anne (not Murphy!) on:
Mobile: 07732 389006
Email: anne@parishpump.co.uk
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Goodbye and Good Luck to our Year 6 pupils…
It has been a very busy two months in May and June for the Year 6 children.
Bea, Jack and Daisy from Class 3
We had to sit our SATs tests to show everything we have learnt in KS2. We took Reading, Spelling, Grammar and Maths tests and we were all a bit nervous but we did our best.
We had a special breakfast every morning before each test in school. There was fruit, pancakes and waffles, cream and hot chocolate. It was very yummy.
Mrs Kennedy and all the other teachers said they were really proud of us.
On Thursday, when all the tests were finished, Mrs Kennedy took us to West Park in Macclesfield to celebrate. We played in the park and had ice cream.
We also took part in a small schools Archery competition against Bosley, Kettleshulme and Wincle. We won 1st place and received medals and a trophy. It was a great day!
Finally, the Year 6 leavers hoodies have arrived……we are allowed to wear them for school in the summer term to remind everyone that our time at Pott Shrigley is nearly over!
Picnic Leavers
Hoodies
Archery
Walkers (and prayers) in the Mist
As four of us met at the lychgate on June 7th the church bells were pealing loudly. Cue mild panic among some in case a bell ringing session had been missed! We prayed for all those associated with the church and its buildings.
Ros Johnson
The weather forecast was not good to say the least; the only question seemed to be the time the downpour was due to start. As we set off down the road we met a sheep going in the opposite direction. We were glad to see it turn safely up the drive to Pott Hall; we hope it didn’t eat all their roses. Into Spuley Lane and then it was ‘heads down’ and up the dreaded Jackson Steps. It was good to stop at the top. We turned to look at the view towards the vicarage and prayed for the work of the ministers of Pott Shrigley over the years and for their families. We climbed on up the slope and had time to catch our breath before turning up the last stretch of our ascent by the side of the woods. As we looked at the hills dotted with farm buildings we prayed for the farming community. We asked
for God’s help in cases of loneliness and hardship and prayed for God’s blessing on them as they care for His creation. Finally we reached the summit. Surveying the hills all around, we thought of God’s care for each one of us. We prayed for families we knew who had once been members of our church family, that they would be called to become close to God again. The ‘panoramic views’ were somewhat obscured by rain clouds but as Yvonne reminded us: ‘We know what’s there’. In any case the clouds parted in some places and we saw glimpses of what was beyond, making even Manchester look like the promised land!
We followed the path along the fields and gently downhill, eventually coming to Bakestonedale Road. The traffic was surprisingly busy and we had to dodge from one side to the other to get ourselves in the safest place. At last the pavement reappeared and we were at Hammond’s Brickworks. We stood between the old industrial buildings, praying for businesses past and present and all those people who work hard to make a living here. We prayed for members of church who were frail and ill and for their
Pott Shrigley on a good day
Yvonne, Ros, Kath & Anne
families to feel God’s strength as they try to navigate the care options. Anne told us of the wooden figures made by the workers at Jamie Robins’ woodwork shop that have been used for Godly Play sessions. We prayed that those who had made the figures would remember the Bible stories they related to, and that seeds of spiritual knowledge sown many years ago would germinate and bring many to faith.
We finished the walk in the school yard, remembering the children, parents, teachers, ancillary staff and governors, and the interaction between school and church. We prayed for all children and young people doing exams, particularly those doing public exams. We also thanked God for the important role of the village hall as a community base, for example for Flix in the Stix and as a location for serving refreshments for the kneeler exhibition – both of which had happened in the previous week.
Thank you to my fellow walkers Yvonne, Anne and Kath for your company on a very enjoyable walk. We ended up a bit damp but feeling blessed that the expected deluge had not arrived.
For more information about prayer walks, which normally happen at 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month, please contact Yvonne on 07842 428496.
please contact the pastoral ministry care team via Anne Murphy. pastoralteam@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk telephone: 07891 953919 * * *
A little boy was asked in a school exam to explain what ‘lying’ is. He wrote: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord, but a very present help in trouble.”
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St Christopher’s Pastoral Ministry
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Highways
New/Updated/Completed
• Gulley emptying on corner of Shrigley Road & Spuley Lane: a request was again submitted for this, required following recent wall rebuilding and previous floods.
Pending
Closure of B5470 (Macclesfield to Whaley Bridge Road)
Jo Hadfield
There is no further news regarding when the B5470 will be repaired and reopened. It is currently still in the design consultation stage.
Modifications to pavement/road outside village hall
Dates when issues were first raised with Cheshire East Council (CEC) Highways appear in brackets.
• Broken fence at West Park Gate car park on list for repair. (April 23)
• Remedial resurfacing of Shrigley Road from Green Close to the aqueduct. (2014)
• Modifications to the chevron bend by Shrigley Hall. (2017)
• Repair of collapsed wall on Bakestonedale Road. (July 22)
• Improvements to bend at Brookbank: will be included in the Minor Improvement Scheme. (Nov 2024)
• Culvert/wall on the west side of Shrigley Road. (Nov 2024)
• Blocked drain in the field that abuts Nab Cottage: it has been agreed that there is a blockage under the road. Currently a soakaway option is being investigated to alleviate the problem. (March 2025)
• Poynton Relief Road: the clerk has submitted a report regarding the mitigation measures for much-increased traffic through Pott Shrigley but there has been no further response. (April 2025)
Planted troughs
Thank you to the clerk for planting the trough near the school. We look forward to the blooms over the summer months.
Work is scheduled to start over the school summer holidays in an attempt to stop trucks hitting the village hall roof.
Lychgate
The clerk has been successful in securing a grant of £2,680 from the War Memorials Trust towards the repair of the lychgate. Work is scheduled for February/March 2026.
Mersey Forest Tree Planting Scheme
There has been no further contact from the Wildlife Trust following the meeting between them and Councillor Basford several months ago. Council is awaiting their proposed scheme for the planting of trees on the village green.
Active Lives and Stand Strong Programme
These are programmes for anyone looking to become more active and to improve
Trough near school
their strength, balance, co-ordination and mobility. One You Cheshire East have partnered with Bollington Health & Leisure to deliver weekly classes and access to online videos.
Stand Strong is a 26-week programme designed to increase your confidence and to remain independent and in your own home for longer. You will receive prescribed home exercises as well as education on how to reduce risk factors for falls. Take part online or attend weekly live classes with access to on-demand videos.
Active Lives is a 12-week programme delivered by coaches who are fully qualified in prescribing exercise. It provides tailored support and advice guiding you through your own personal exercise plan. Activities include group exercise classes, walks, live or online exercise classes and on demand exercise videos, swimming, racquet sports and more.
Eligibility criteria apply and booking is essential.
To find out more
Please visit One You Cheshire East’s website or contact the One You Cheshire East team who will happily help:
Active Lives: www.oneyoucheshireeast. org/active-lives/
Stand Strong: www.oneyoucheshireeast. org/stand-strong/
Call: 0300 123 5026
Email: OneYouCE@everybody.org.uk
Planning Applications
Approved
25/1674/VOC Gibhill Cottage, SK10 5SA. Variation of condition 2 – approved plans 24/0806M.
Proposal to include a small, glazed canopy continuation of porch over log store.
Next meeting
The next council meeting will take place at 8pm on Monday 7th July 2025 in the village hall.
The editor of a small country newspaper, furious over several government bills that had recently been passed, printed a scathing editorial with an enormous headline: ‘HALF THE LEGISLATORS ARE CROOKS.’
Many local politicians were outraged and exerted tremendous pressure on him to print a retraction. He finally gave in to the pressure and ran his apology with the headline: ‘HALF OF OUR LEGISLATORS ARE NOT CROOKS.’
Stand Strong; Bollington leisure centre
Active Lives; Bollington leisure centre
Skydiving for Just-ice – Part Two!
Regular readers of HotPott may recall part one of this series (…of only 2 parts!) which was published in May. It was in questionand-answer format, one of the questions being: ‘Going from serving ice-cream to skydiving is a big leap: excited or nervous?’
Sally Winstanley
And my reply: ‘It doesn’t seem real yet, so I’m not feeling nervous and only mildly excited… I’m sure the closer we get to the date I shall be both nervous and excited!’
Well, on Pentecost Sunday (8th June), when Christians celebrate the Holy Spirit ‘falling’ from heaven to live amongst us, I marked the occasion by ‘falling’ from a little Cessna light aircraft which was flying at 15,000ft up in the heavens!
My day started when the alarm went off at 5.30am: quick shower, dressed, cup of tea, short prayer and Bible reading before husband Gareth drove me to St George’s Poynton to meet Jo Rodman, the chair of trustees for the charity Just-ice, and her husband Paul who had kindly offered to drive me, the other three participants of our skydiving group and another Just-ice volunteer who was coming to support us to the Black Knights Parachute Centre in Cockerham, Lancashire. We climbed into the waiting eight-seater MPV and headed off.
We arrived in good time, got weighed, measured and booked in, then listened hard for the tannoy announcement summoning us to the safety briefing. We didn’t wait long, not even time to visit the ladies, which was becoming increasingly important! A short time later I met my tandem jump partner, Nick, and my
personal photographer, Travis. It was just another day at the office for them: they were scheduled to do another five or six dives that day, depending on the changing weather conditions.
I got into my ‘jump’ suit, Nick talked me through each step, and I practised the landing position – fortunately there are ‘handles’ on the legs of the jump suits to help pull knees up towards the chest, then legs straight out in front – easy!
The skydive itself was hugely exhilarating and I surprised myself at being far more excited than nervous – I knew I was in God’s safe hands, I had had so much prayer from so many lovely friends – and Mum(!)
Just Ice
Just off
landing
– thank you to you all!
The actual fall out of the aircraft at 15,000ft was so surreal! The 60 seconds of freefall were captured on video by Travis and he just had time to capture the moment our parachute was deployed before he hurtled away to be on the ground before us to film the very sedate landing a few minutes later. Although rather cloudy,
we had great views of Morecambe and Morecambe Bay, Blackpool (identifiable by its iconic tower), and the mountains of the Lake District.
I’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored me; so many friends, golfing partners, Slimming World confidants, old school friends, neighbours, church family, my family and a few ‘anonymouses’ on the Justgiving page! It’s great to know that every penny we’ve raised between us (over £10,000) is going to help victims of modern slavery and human trafficking navigate their way through the legal system, learn catering and hospitality skills, build their self-esteem and restore their faith in humanity.
Well done Sally! An amazing feat, as seen on the front cover! There’s still time to support her; the JustGiving page is:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarawinstanley-1736972740740
From the Registers
Baptism
We welcome into our church family: 25th May Darcey Eva Rose Lanzara Wedding
Congratulations to: 30th May Grant Hoffman & Rebecca Backhouse Funerals
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of:
2nd June Peter Dobson, aged 76 years
16th June Dennis Melville, aged 92 years Burial of Ashes
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of: 22nd May Elsie White 22nd May Gordon White
Just
A Way Forward or Just Wishful Thinking?
Pam Cooke introduces Yvonne’s article:
On 23rd June last year, china mugs were introduced for serving those much-appreciated cups of tea or coffee after our 10.45 service; these replaced the paper cups we’d used for many years.
Biodegradable paper cups initially sounded like a hopeful option, but they need to be buried in damp soil for a very long time before they decompose, and that didn’t sound very practical! We were encouraged to bring our own cups if at all possible, but with the best will in the world it’s easy to forget to do so from time to time, so the china mugs were a better option. We have not had to buy disposable cups since the mugs were introduced.
Unfortunately every action has a consequence and, in this case, that consequence is lots of washing up of mugs for the refreshments team each week. The more often we can remember to bring our own cup, the better it is all round.
The following quote, attributed to Mother Theresa seems apt, even though she wouldn’t have had our refreshments in mind at the time!
‘In this life we cannot all do great things but we can all do small things with great love.’
Each of us can only do what is within our sphere of influence, but it is surely better to continue to seek God’s guidance on issues that affect the beautiful world He created and to take action when we can, rather than do nothing.
Yvonne’s article, A Way Forward or Just Wishful Thinking? provides more food for thought on the complex issues that face us all, now and in the future.
There’s a Stop Poverty Foundation and a climate change group whose cry is ‘Just Stop Oil!’ Are these unrealistic ambitions, only slogans? What can we, as individuals, do when the needs and problems are so very great, and anyway haven’t things gone beyond fixing?
Is there any point in trying to end poverty or fix the problems of climate change whilst human hearts remain greedy, and the nations are increasingly at war with one another? Didn’t Jesus say, we’d always have the poor with us? (Matthew 26:11)
Yvonne Foster
Just stop oil; BBC
Drought in Amboseli National Park, Kenya; Donal Boyd, International Fund for Animal Welfare
Aren’t we told the earth will perish, wear out like a garment (Psalm 102:26), and the skies roll up like a scroll? (Isaiah 34:4)
Can we conclude it’s futile and a waste of time and energy trying to end poverty, or put an end to the heartless exploitation of people, animals and the environment? Can we accept there is really no hope, there’s only wishful thinking left?
Drawing wrong conclusions invariably happens for me when I start with the problem, rather than with God.
For Christians, starting with God involves starting with Jesus – looking at His life and teaching and accepting His invitation to, ‘Come’, and follow Him.
Jesus says: ‘Come unto me all you who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’ (Matthew 11:28-30)
With Jesus, we can find a way forward, not striving to eradicate poverty or anxiously trying to save the planet but motivated by our desire to know and follow Him, having His care and compassion in our hearts for all that He has made: His rest in our souls, because the yoke and burden are His, not ours.
‘So if the Son sets us free we shall be free indeed.’ (John 8:26) – free to know and walk with God, to work with the One who is constantly seeking to reach out to the poor and marginalised, the greedy and the heartless, and the One whose heart’s desire is the healing of all that is hurt, damaged and broken.
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1 ‘I pray that out of his glorious — he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being’ (Ephesians 3:16) (6)
4 ‘Saul’s father Kish and — father Ner were sons of Abiel’ (1 Samuel 14:51) (6)
7 ‘Praise the Lord, O my — ’ (Psalm 103:1) (4)
8 See 5 Down
9 Laws (1 Kings 11:33) (8)
13 ‘Who of you by worrying can — a single hour to his life?’ (Luke 12:25) (3)
16 Artistry (Exodus 31:5) (13)
17 ‘Your young men will see visions, your — men will dream dreams’ (Acts 2:17) (3)
19 How David described his Lord (Psalm 19:14) (8)
24 ‘If this city is built and its — — restored, you will be left with nothing in Trans-Euphrates’ (Ezra 4:16) (5,3)
25 ‘The holy Scriptures, which are able to make you — for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus’ (2 Timothy 3:15) (4)
26 Intended destination of arrows (Lamentations 3:12) (6)
27 Eve hit (anag.) (6)
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1 ‘For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find — for your souls’ (Matthew 11:29) (4)
2 Where Peter was when he denied Christ three times (Luke 22:55) (9)
3 Remarkable early 20th-century Indian evangelist, a convert from Hinduism, — Sundar Singh (5)
4 ‘Now the king had put the officer on whose — — leaned in charge of the gate’ (2 Kings 7:17) (3,2)
5 and 8 Across The Lover describes this facial feature of the Beloved thus: ‘Your — is like the tower of Lebanon looking towards — ’ (Song of Songs 7:4) (4,8)
6 ‘Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled — your waist’ (Ephesians 6:14) (5)
10 Trout (anag.) (5)
11 Easily frightened (1 Thessalonians 5:14) (5)
12 The ability to perceive (Ecclesiastes 10:3) (5)
13 One of the clans descended from Benjamin (Numbers 26:38) (9)
14 “It is one of the Twelve,” he replied, “one who — bread into the bowl with me”’ (Mark 14:20) (4)
15 Resound (Zephaniah 2:14) (4)
18 Traditional seat of the Dalai Lama (5)
20 Precise (John 4:53) (5)
21 Build (Ezekiel 4:2) (5)
22 Beat harshly (Acts 22:25) (4)
23 Darius, who succeeded Belshazzar as king of the Babylonians, was one (Daniel 5:31) (4)
Every Little (Blue Token) Helps…
Pott Shrigley Church School has some exciting news! We are delighted to announce that we have been accepted by the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Many of you will have noticed those little blue tokens sited at the tills in Tesco’s stores, and indeed popped one or more into the nearby perspex box to vote for your favourite good cause of the three on offer. Well, now you can vote for Pott Shrigley Church School by grabbing a token when you’ve paid for your shopping and putting it into the Pott School slot.
Victoria Taylor, PTFA Chair
You can vote for Pott Shrigley Church School at Tesco Hibel Road (the ‘big’ Tesco); Tesco Exchange Street, Macclesfield; Tesco Bollington and Tesco Broken Cross.
Voting runs from the first week of July 2025 until the end of September 2025. The project receiving the highest number of votes across the area will be given £1,500, with £1,000 for second place and £500 for third place.
The money awarded to Pott Shrigley Church School will go towards our playground upgrade fund. This muchneeded huge project includes resurfacing, new and exciting playground graphics including multisport court markings, daily mile markings, a dance game and other fun activities. A reading hut and other climbing and den building equipment and structures are also on the wish list!
By the simple act of putting a token into the Pott Shrigley Church School slot at your
favourite Tesco’s, you can take us one step closer to bringing this ambitious project to life!
Please get voting whenever you can; the children, staff, parents, governors and friends of Pott Shrigley Church School greatly appreciate your support.
Living as a Christian in Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a perilous place to live as a Christian; more than 99% of the population is Muslim and the constitution states that citizens shall enjoy human, political, economic, and other rights ‘in conformity with Islamic criteria’. Sharia law is mandated, which allows punishments such as amputation, flogging, and stoning and specifies the death penalty for attempts by non-Muslims to convert Muslims, for ‘enmity against God’ and for ‘insulting the Prophet or Islam’; the law also prohibits Muslim citizens from changing or renouncing their religious beliefs. Religious freedom is severely restricted, primarily by the government but also by society and family members. Christians risk being arrested, being given long prison sentences for ‘crimes against national security’ and death. In prison, Christian converts often receive worse treatment than other inmates, and may be denied exercise, phone calls, and be subjected to torture and extended interrogation. A woman who converts risks arrest and sexual harassment during
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interrogation and forced marriage to a Muslim by her family. If she is already married and her husband does not convert, she is likely to face domestic violence and sexual abuse – for which her husband is extremely unlikely to be punished.
In June 2024 HotPott reported that Laleh Saati, an Iranian Christian convert from Islam, had been convicted of ‘acting against national security by connecting with “Zionist” Christian organisations’. In 2017 Laleh had returned to Iran from Malaysia, where she had converted to Christianity, to care for her elderly parents and because of the protracted asylum process in Malaysia. She was interrogated by intelligence agents on several occasions, but in February 2024 was arrested at her father’s home in Tehran and questioned for three weeks at the notorious Evin Prison; her Christian books and mobile phone, which had
Laleh Saati; Barnabas copy
Evin prison, Teheran; Aljazeera
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footage of her baptism in Malaysia on it, were confiscated. These, together with her involvement in house churches in Iran and Malaysia, were considered evidence of criminal actions against national security. Laleh was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment but released 15 months into her sentence on the condition that she would refrain from communicating with media or any contacts outside Iran and wouldn’t travel abroad for two years.
Farsi (Persian)-speaking Christians like Laleh are converts from Islam and are punishable as apostates according to Islamic law. The historic Armenianand Assyrian-speaking Christian communities (plus Zoroastrians and Jews) are permitted to worship and form religious societies ‘within the limits of the law’. Thus, Christians belonging to these recognised, historical communities have some protection, though they are viewed as second-class citizens, face many discriminatory legal provisions and are not allowed to worship in Persian or interact with Christian converts. They
are not, however, immune from arrest and imprisonment. Among a flurry of Christians arrested in Tehran in February 2025 was Joseph Shahbazian, an IranianArmenian pastor who had previously served a year of a two-year prison sentence for involvement in house churches. No specific charges have been brought, but meanwhile his wife, Lida Alexani, was arrested in April in what appears to be part of a broader strategy to pressurise Pastor Joseph, who remains in prison. In clear violation of Iranian law, Lida was not officially informed of any charges though it is believed she may face accusations linked to her involvement in house church activities. The bail required to release Lida (equivalent to £37,500) has put an additional financial strain on the family, especially as Pastor Joseph’s own bail has yet to be secured.
Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh, a Christian convert from Islam, was arrested at the same time as Pastor Joseph; again, he has not been charged. Nasser was sentenced in 2017 to 10 years in prison for
Pastor Joseph Shahbazian; OpenDoors
Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh; OpenDoors
‘acting against national security through the formation and establishment of illegal house churches’ but released in 2022 after serving nearly five years. Following his rearrest, Nasser went on hunger strike to protest the illegality of his detention and the Iranian government’s relentless persecution of Christians. Nasser has since suffered a stroke and has been denied medical care for this and for painful dental issues. The other Christians in Tehran arrested at the same time as Nasser and Joseph remain in custody. The exact reasons for the arrests are unclear but appear to be in contravention of a ruling made by the Iranian Supreme Court in 2021 that involvement in house churches, or even the propagation of what was referred to as the ‘Evangelical Zionist sect’, should not be considered an ‘action against national security’. The different backgrounds of Nasser and Joseph show that it’s not just converts who are being targeted by the authorities.
Other minorities are persecuted too: government officials, including the Supreme Leader, routinely engage in antisemitic rhetoric and Holocaust denial and distortion. In July 2022 the United Nations expressed alarm at ‘the disproportionate number of executions of members of minority communities, in particular the Baluch and Kurdish minorities,’ who together accounted for 35% of the 251 individuals executed between January and June. The Human Rights Activists News Agency stated that during 2022, the government arrested 140 individuals, imprisoned 39, issued travel bans against 51, summoned 102, raided the homes of 94, and brought 11 to trial for their religious beliefs. In the same year numerous international human rights non-governmental organisations and media reported that the Iranian government convicted and executed
World watch list; OpenDoors
dissidents, political reformers, and peaceful protesters on charges of ‘enmity against God’ and spreading anti-Islamic propaganda. The Iranian government allegedly denies members of religious minorities access to legal advice, keeps them isolated in custody and sometimes uses torture to extract ‘confessions’.
It is unsurprising, then, that Iran remains ninth on the OpenDoors World Watch List of the most difficult places in the world to be a Christian, and that Iranian Christians and other religious minorities live in fear. Please pray for the leaders of Iran and the Iranian people, that they would uphold the rights of Christians to worship freely and without fear. Pray too for those who are being persecuted, that they may be able to persevere and remain faithful and safe. Pray that immigration authorities worldwide would appreciate that some refugees deserve to be granted asylum to escape such religious persecution.
Despite all opposition, the church in Iran is growing and the gospel is spreading. Praise the Lord!
Sources acknowledged with thanks: Article18, Barnabas Aid, Mohabat News, OpenDoors and the US State Dep’t. Report on International Religious Freedom: Iran 2022.
The above article was written before the most recent conflict between Iran and Israel erupted. Please pray for God’s peace for Iran.
News from Bangkok
Johnny and Ann McClean’s recent prayer letter from Bangkok thanks people for their prayers and asks us to continue praying!
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Johnny is very grateful that following some helpful meetings with the Langham Preaching Leadership, boundaries have been set around this work for next year and there is a better balance in Johnny’s ministry. Langham work is quieter in the summer months with the focus being more on the leadership team planning and preparing for the autumn together. Please pray for weekly leadership meetings via Zoom, as the team talks together about the work of Langham across East Asia. Pray too for Asia-Pacific leadership meetings in Australia (July 23-28) and for preparations for training happening in Malaysia (August) and Indonesia (September). Johnny travels to Malaysia in August to help facilitate Langham Training on Preaching the Old Testament.
At New City Fellowship (NCF) although the children’s ministry has exploded, with 20 or more children attending each week,
the adult ministry is concerning: only 10 to 15 adults come to the Sunday worship, and the prayer meeting and midweek Bible study are very poorly attended. Em and her children have returned, but Auntie Lek has not. Pastor Pramote, his wife Lhing, Johnny and Ann need your prayers: for wisdom as they pray together and seek to find a sustainable way forward for the children’s ministry. The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few! Pray for the Lord to bring repentance and restoration to this congregation of His people. Please pray for wisdom in knowing how to move forward with the work of the New City Foundation, which is being hampered by government legal processes and visa issues such that currently all the missionaries linked to the foundation have now moved to other ministries. Please pray that those involved would understand what the Lord is asking of them at this time.
The McCleans’ friends, Afghan refugees A and S and their daughter M, were expecting to hear about their move to Australia a few months ago.
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Pray for patience for them, and for wisdom in deciding whether to pay for M’s school fees for the next term – the money would be wasted if the family were suddenly allowed to go to Australia – so home schooling is being considered.
Please pray for Ann as she is to speak on Know Jesus, Become like Jesus and Do what Jesus would do at the International Community School (ICS, where she works) middle school discipleship camp in August. This is a special weekend with students who want to grow in their relationship with God.
During the summer break, Johnny and Ann will travel to Singapore for Bethesda Church Family Camp. Johnny will be giving four Bible talks and Ann is helping with the children’s work. Pray that this camp will be a blessing to everyone there. They are also heading
to Udon Thani where they will celebrate their wedding anniversary but also take time to meet up with missionaries and church leaders who may be interested in developing Langham training in N. E. Thailand. Pray for divine appointments and for helpful conversations over the weekend. And finally, Johnny and Ann are coming to the UK to spend time with their sending church in Wrexham, where they will catch up with friends and prayer partners, before celebrating daughter Beth’s graduation in Norwich. Sons Matt and Josh will join them there for a week of McClean fun! They hope to see Ann’s dad for his birthday before they head back to Bangkok; please pray for rest and a renewal of energy during the summer before the onslaught of a busy autumn period (starting in early August!).
Message from Malawi
Just as we were thinking about fathers in the 10.45am service on 15th June, Helen Fazakerley was too as it was her first Fathers’ Day without her Dad. Whatever you think of the commercialisation of such commemorative days, if we strip that away we're left with the most important part of all, which is, if at all possible, to remember and honour our fathers. Helen was blessed with one who was fun, loving and kind.
One aspect of Helen’s health coordinator role is educating new missionaries on how to stay healthy and safe in a subtropical climate. Previously she has done this at home in a one-to-one, face-to-face meeting with lunch thrown in, so that she can begin to get to know them. So, when the Service
in Mission (SIM) field director arranged for her to orientate five new candidates in a classroom setting, four of whom were Malawian staff becoming missionaries plus a fifth from Ethiopia, she had to come up with course content that was more relevant for them, especially as in some areas of the topics they probably knew
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just as much as Helen if not more! She felt challenged, but the candidates were all engaged in the discussions during the seminar, so she found herself enjoying it. Please pray for those new missionaries setting out to bring the good news of Christ to others.
This is the busiest time of the year for SIM staff travelling in and out of Blantyre so the SIM guesthouse, which Helen manages, is booked now for every week through to the end of August. Please pray that those who use it will find rest and peace as they travel to and from their homes and places of work.
Helen’s knitting class with two friends from church has not started as the cold winter months have brought illness to the children of one family. Helen is itching to start knitting! Please pray for health for everyone involved.
Harvest Sunday at Helen and Megumi’s church involved bundles of sugar canes, bags of maize and a couple of goats (or possibly sheep). Sounds just like St Christopher’s, though we don’t usually have sugar cane or maize. Everything was distributed to local orphanages, schools and charity organisations. Please pray that everyone is fed well.
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Megumi continues to preach at church and intends to use his study of Revelation to illustrate the church's 2025 theme of Making (and Being) Disciples. He thinks it will be helpful to demonstrate that what John was shown was encouragement to continue his journey as Christ's disciple. Please pray that Megumi’s message is effective in helping his listeners to understand more of Christ.
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Thank You…
… to everyone who supported the recent exhibition of church kneelers. The wonderful amount of £560 was raised for the church organ fund.
Mary Currell
So many came forward to make the day a great success, either by repairing those kneelers that required it, writing identifying labels, setting the kneelers out, putting up the displays etc. etc. and that’s not to forget those who served refreshments and provided all the delicious cakes, enough for us all to enjoy after the Sunday service the next day. The fundraising team would like to thank everyone for all the help they gave in various ways and of course to those who came along to support us.
Such a fantastic amount – thank you again to everyone.
Congratulations to the fundraising team, who put an enormous amount of effort into this event. Do look at the photographs of a few of the 100 kneelers on the opposite page. Editor.
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Priest-in-charge: Rev. Lynn Caudwell vicar@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk
Assistant Priest Rev. Lynne Bowden a.curate@btinternet.com
Readers: Dr John Ryley (Reader Emeritus), 2 Wych Lane, Adlington, SK10 4NB
Licensed Pastoral Worker Anne Murphy, 14 Silver Street, Bollington, SK10 5QL
Churchwardens: Andy Phillips, 26 Hurst Lane, Bollington, SK10 5LP
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Jean Ferguson , 17, Poplar Grove, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5LS
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Verger: Situation Vacant
PCC Secretary: Rebecca Roth-Biester pccsecretary@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk
PCC Treasurer: Peter Kennedy, kennedyp@tuckerssolicitors.com
Gift Aid & Planned Giving: Sally Winstanley, 3 Green Close Cottages, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SG
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Organists: Mary Currell, 61 Crossfield Road, Bollington, SK10 5EA
marycurrell61@btinternet.com David Garton, davidgarton2020@gmail.com
Andy Phillips, as above
Weekly Bulletin: Annie Palace, anniepalace04@gmail.com
Electoral Roll officer Kath Matheson, Church View Cottage, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SA
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Safeguarding officer: Kath Matheson, safeguarding@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk
Tower Captain: Duncan Matheson, Church View Cottage, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5SA
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Pastoral Ministry: Anne Murphy, pastoralteam@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk
Children's Ministry Situation Vacant Youth Ministry: Situation Vacant Little Doves: Victoria Price
Parish Council Clerk: Joyce Burton, clerk@pottshrigley-pc.gov.uk
Wedding Coordinator: Pam Cooke, weddings@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Anne-Marie Willis , Pott Shrigley Church School, SK10 5RT
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Website: Tess Phillips, 26 Hurst Lane, Bollington, SK10 5LP info@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk
PCC Members:
Duncan Matheson, Sally Winstanley, Peter Kennedy, Jean Ferguson, Andy Phillips, Pam Cooke, Mary Currell, Mike Akerman, Ang Davies, Simon Caudwell Rebecca Roth-Biester, Sheila Garton, David Garton, David Gem, Annie Palace, Kath Matheson, Reg Ferguson, Anne Murphy. This directory was updated on 24th June 2025. Please give corrections and additions to magazine@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk