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Spire North Holmwood’s Parish Magazine www.stjnh.org.uk
St John the Evangelist Church North Holmwood Vicar (day off – Monday) Revd Stuart Tanswell ......... vicar@stjohns-northholmwood.info ......... 01306 882135 Assistant Priest Revd Leah Kearns ............. ....................................................................... 01306 886858 Churchwardens: Jane Schofield ................... janeschofield@hotmail.co.uk .................. 01306 885244 Jim Edwards ....................... jimandjane@talktalk.net............................ 01306 879902 Reader Gordon Bates .................... ....................................................................... 01306 884154 PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Lynn Jennings..................... ....................................................................... 01306 882614 Baptisms Jill Spence .......................... ....................................................................... 01306 876901 Choir Please contact Vicar ........ Junior Choir Sandy Newton ................... ....................................................................... 01306 889384 Flowers Hazel Gibson ..................... ....................................................................... 01306 886538 Gift Aid and Electoral Roll Jane Collard ..................... j.collard@btinternet.com .......................... 01306 876652 Intercessions Gordon Bates .................... ....................................................................... 01306 884154 Prayer Chain Sandy Newton ................... ....................................................................... 01306 889384 Homegroup Co-ordinator Penny Newstead ............... ....................................................................... 01306 885876 Junior Church and C4yourself Jane Schofield ................... janeschofield@hotmail.co.uk ................... 07771591457 Organist John Philpott ...................... johnp122@yahoo.co.uk............................. 01306 880126 Magazine Kirsten Wightwick .............. the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info ... 01306 743483 Parish Room Iris Edser ............................... ....................................................................... 01306 740757 Readings Gordon Bates .................... ....................................................................... 01306 884154 Sacristans Steve & Hilary Harris .......... ....................................................................... 01306 710162 Servers Steve Harris ......................... ....................................................................... 01306 710162 Sandy Newton ................... ....................................................................... 01306 889384 Mothers’ Union Gill Collins............................ ....................................................................... 01306 885270
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St John the Evangelist Church, North Holmwood Sunday services: 8 am Holy Communion 10am First Sunday each month: Family Service 10am Other Sundays: Parish Eucharist 6pm see notices Friday 8.30am Eucharist, and vicar available in church until 10.30am The Church is normally open daily for private prayer from 9am. Please see the Church notice board for details of other services.
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Our next issue covers July and August. Material should be with the editors by 16th June please. e-mails for the production team: the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info Editors: Kirsten Wightwick 01306 743483 Jim Edwards 01306 879902 4 Chartwell Court Grange, 35 Highacre, Dorking RH4 3BF
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Editorial June 2013 It’s hard to believe it’s (almost) June already. If only the weather would catch up with that realisation. Wonderful as it is to see the common lush and green, a day or two of warm dry weather around, say, the first of the month would be appreciated, especially given all the hard work of those organising the Garden Party at Culver. The garden party has become a greatly anticipated (in our house!) annual event in the village. It is a grand day out, with plenty of cake, stalls, plants, cake, ploughman’s lunches, tombola, and cake. Oh, and it raises funds for the new Community Building appeal. With even more cake in mind, Teas on the Lawn return for the Summer on the afternoon of Sunday 23rd June. The knitted items created by KnitOnePurlOneSaveOne are now being taken to the Romanian Aid Foundation in Horley. On the 4th June there will be a guest speaker at their meeting, talking about the work of the Romanian Aid Foundation. There will be tea and cakes to follow. Kirsten Wightwick Don’t forget if you are sending in material for the magazine that our next edition covers events in July and August. We have received more contributions this month than we have been able to include, but we will try to get some of them in next time.
Dear friends, Just before writing this letter we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, or Whit Sun, in church, that great feast when we remember Jesus’ closest friends receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, quite literally the gift of God within themselves. They were transformed, to do God’s work, which ultimately led to this church of St John’s being built. I mention this because we have an important event coming up during June. On the evening of Sunday 9th June, Bishop Christopher Herbert (the retired Bishop of St Albans, who helps Bishops Christopher and Ian in this diocese) will be coming to St John’s for a 5
service of Confirmation, the first time for some years we have had a Confirmation service at St John’s. At Confirmation, those being confirmed are able to make afresh the promises which were made (often by their parents and godparents) at their baptism. The bishop then says, amongst other things, “God has called you by name and made you his own. Confirm, O Lord, your servant with your Holy Spirit.” In being confirmed, each person receives again the Holy Spirit – which can absolutely transform lives. It is exciting to think that St John’s is hosting the Confirmation service, but it is more exciting to remember that the service is happening because members of our worshipping community want to be confirmed. It is because members of our community want to make afresh their baptism promises and commit themselves again as Christians. The Church spread through word of mouth, by people telling others about God, about Jesus, about the Holy Spirit, about the difference it makes in our lives – by people telling others that their lives have been transformed by coming to Christ. That started with the Apostles, Jesus’ closest followers, and continues here in this parish today. The world 2000 years ago was transformed by the Christian Faith, transformed by God’s work through the early Christians. The world, here and now, can also be transformed by God’s redeeming work through us – and through those who come to Christ in the future. As we prepare for the Confirmation, I pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our community, and in our lives. Maybe you could join me in this. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Wishing you every blessing,
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New tableau On Sunday 19th May we saw for the first time the beautiful tableau of The Last Supper, made for St John’s by Rita Burrows, when it was blessed by Stuart.
Bible Readings for June 2013 Thursday 8pm 30th May. Corpus Christi Genesis 14:18-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 6:51-58
2nd June 1st Sunday after Trinity Family Service. Readings to be arranged. 9th June 1 Kings 17:17-24
2nd Sunday after Trinity Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17
16th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36-8:3 23rd June 23. Isaiah 65:1-9
4th Sunday after Trinity Galatians 3:23-29
Peter & Paul 30th June. Zechariah 4:1-6a,10b-14 Acts 12:1-11
Luke 8:26-39
Matthew 16:13-19
TEAS FOR ALL 3rd Thursday of each month St John’s Parish Room 2.30pm – 4pm All welcome – 01306 885787
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New St John’s Church contact details: Parish Office 01306-868441 Pastoral Line 01306-868941 Church Text Message 0770-673-2222 POLICE NEIGHBOURHOOD PANEL MEETINGS Panel meetings are an opportunity for the local community to identify the priorities they would like the local neighbourhood team to focus upon. They also allow the neighbourhood team to feedback progress reports to residents. NORTH HOLMWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD PANEL MEETING 7.30pm Wednesday 10th July, 11th September North Holmwood Parish Room at St John’s Church GOODWYNS NEIGHBOURHOOD PANEL MEETING 7.30pm Monday 10th June, 19th August, 28th October at the Harvest Church, Stubs Hill St John's School Weekly Surgery (term time only) We have been welcomed by St John's School to hold a weekly surgery on Wednesday afternoons between 2pm and 3pm (term time only). Come along and discuss with one of the local officers any issues you might have. We look forward to seeing you. Main Reception, St John's School, Goodwyns Road. PC Jason Woods, PCSO Lisa Cobby, PCSO Rebecca Black
Coffee mornings Each Thursday (starting 6 June) Drop in for coffee at St John’s Parish Room 8
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JUNIOR CHURCH and C4YOURSELF The family service at St John’s is held on the first Sunday of each month. The children and young people play a major part in this service. The C4Yourself group are currently preparing for first communion. 2nd June 9th June 16th June 7th July
Family service C4yourself C4yourself and junior church Family Service
For more information on other activities please ring Jane on 01306 885244 or 07771591457.
JIGSAW A group for Mums/Dads/Carers and their pre-school children – from babies to 4 ½ yrs An opportunity for Mums/Dads/Carers to talk to another grown-up! Meet new friends and enjoy breakfast whilst the children play.* Parish Room at St John’s Church, North Holmwood 10.00am – 11.30am: Wednesdays Contact: Jane Schofield 07771591457 *Please remember, the care and safety of the children you bring remain your responsibility at all times – Thank you
Mid-week Eucharist at St John’s Friday Mornings 8.30am Usually followed by refreshments. After the service Stuart will remain in the church until 10.30am for anyone who wants an informal chat with the vicar.
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Summary of the PCC meeting held on14 May 2013 This was the first meeting of the new PCC since the APCM. Stuart welcomed Margaret Teale as a newly elected member and Roger Coombes and Michael Dudgeon, who were co-oted. This was also Graham Phillips’ first meeting as an elected member, since he had previously been an ex-officio one. The new parish website is now live, but needs further work to develop it. The sermons are now being recorded and added to it. Rita’s tableau of the Last Supper would be displayed soon in church. Jim Edwards is arranging for a roofer to examine the leak and Graham is trying to get in contact with a stone mason to repair the damaged buttress. Lynn Jennings presented the treasurer’s report. Jane Schofield was arranging a meeting for the following week to discuss fund raising events and grant applications. Stuart reported that he was exploring the possibility of a service in Chart Downs, awaiting approval of the Confirmation service for 9th June and discussing another joint service with the Harvest Church. St Johns’ School have appointed a new Headteacher for September and the breakfast club is flourishing. The members present each completed a “Parish health check” form and discussed the answers at length. We then considered: The advantages and disadvantages of chairs instead of pews. Establishing a worship committee and looking at hymns. Reintroducing Sacred Space services. A hymn singing afternoon. The advantages and disadvantages of a screen and projector. A regular afternoon home group. The next PCC meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd July. 12
Venerable Julian Henderson Last month we reported that the Archdeacon of Dorking, the Venerable Julian Henderson, is to become next the Bishop of Blackburn. Julian is leaving the Diocese of Guildford at the end of July and a service of thanksgiving is being held for his ministry in the diocese, in the Cathedral on Sunday, 21st July, at 3pm. In order to assist with catering the Bishop has asked those wishing to attend to contact his PA, Mary Morris (mary.morris@cofeguildford.org.uk).
COMMUNION AT HOME If you are housebound and unable to get to church at St John’s, we can arrange for communion to be brought to you at home, by a member of our authorised team of communion assistants. Please contact Stuart 01306 882135.
Dads & kids Group! Every second Saturday of the month 10am-12 noon Lots of activities plus a free egg & bacon sarnie! Activities include: Wii Fit Games Arts and Craft Model Building Children under 8 please Dads, step dads, granddads and male carers welcome Call Sarah or Natalie for more info 01306 882 397 Supported by Dorking Nursery School Surestart Children’s Centre
Used Postage Stamps Anne Lucas collects used postage stamps for various charities. These can be given to Anne or left in the box at the back of St John’s Church. She is grateful to all those who contribute. She has recently had a card from Great Ormond Street Hospital thanking her for stamps.
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COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT web: mail:
www.cbp-northholmwood.info info@cbp-northholmwood.info
FUNDS The total raised for the Community Building Appeal now stands at £220,000. We need to raise at least £40,000 more before we can take out an affordable loan for a further £40,000 and thus achieve the estimated £300,000 design and build cost; this will also satisfy the Chancellor of the diocese that we can afford to carry out the project and allow us to obtain formal permission from the diocese.
Next event: Saturday 1st June Garden Party
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Community Building Appeal Funds raised: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total Total Total Total Total Total Teas by the fireside Curry Evening Buy a brick Beginners Please Quiz Others Promised funds Total available
£34,458 £4,376 £8,170 £5,952 £100,622 £13,609 £225 £700 £110 £65 £800 £247 £50,000 £ 220,786
Expenditure Architect Planning Surveys Total expenditure
BRICKS Let’s get our Community Building Built You can help by buying ‘BRICKS’. They cost £5.00 each and your chosen name will be put on the ‘wall’ at the back of the church and then placed in the Commemorative Book which will be kept in the new hall. Buy one for yourself, your friends, family, neighbours or in memory of a loved one. They make great presents. Please fill in the form attached and pass it to Ann in the church or phone 01306 885787. 15
£4,953 £1,420 £1,092 £7,465
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Holmwood Mothers’ Union Monday 3rd June 12.30pm in the Parish Room. Lunch followed by a speaker, Hilary Cotton – “Women Bishops – why the Church needs them”. Monday 1st July 12.30pm at Culver, Spook Hill. Summer lunch party. Contact Gill Collins, 01306 885270, for further details.
Goodwyns Community Group Coffee mornings - all welcome – elderly, mums and toddlers Second Tuesday of each month Links Partnership Friends Group with funding from Mole Valley Housing Association 07939 09048
ST JOHN’S HOME GROUP Our Home Group meets twice monthly in member’s homes on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. Set subjects are discussed in an informal setting with the aim of developing our understanding of Christianity and developing friendship networks for mutual support and encouragement. The current study material is based on the Book of Daniel. Please contact Penny 885876 if you would like more information.
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Bishop Christopher’s message from the AnglicanRoman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6th May 2013 Greetings from Rio and the City of God! Some of you may remember the award winning film called The City of God (2002/3), about a favela or shanty town on the outskirts of Rio which some years ago was a no-go area controlled violently by drug gangs with a high incidence of murder and gang warfare. This year in Rio I am co-chairing a meeting of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission. We continue to work on decision-making within our churches, local and global, especially in ethical questions. Not irrelevant subjects in relation to contemporary disputes in the Church of England. But any discussion about the local church must be rooted in the real local church. So we visited the Cidade de Deus (City of God) now ‘pacified’ by community policing but teeming with 60-80,000 people and increasing by 30% a year. In the City of God there are a few Pentecostal churches, but also at the heart of the community are an Anglican and a Roman Catholic priest and their two parishes. They work together as a sacrament of the Kingdom of God. We were welcomed by smiles, greetings and warmth in communities where only a few years ago no one could do anything without the say of the drug barons. We saw work with the elderly and community organisations – including a community bank, children’s football (what else in Brazil with the World Cup?) and the community policing. We prayed ecumenical vespers with both priests and members of both parishes in the Anglican Church. It has a mural depicting the story of the City of God. The Rio favelas had their origins when the slaves were freed in Brazil in the late 19th Century (at the prompting of the Papacy). Freed slaves moved out of the then city to the countryside.
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The City of God was originally built for a tiny fraction of the present number of its inhabitants when the government of Rio wanted to move the poor out of city centre. This was done by setting fire to their homes. Today, in spite of the past, and served by local people and the church, it is a city of hope. ARCIC’s talk of the church was well grounded in the City of God. +Christopher Guildford
Baptisms 28th April 2113 19th May 2013
26th May 2013
Funerals 14th May 2013 28th May 2013 29th May 2013 31st May 2013
Isabella Jane Caries Sophia Doughty Millie Doughty Liliana Doughty Violette Doughty Lola Doughty Josh Dell Mason Sammi Manning Sonny Louie Manning
Kathleen Taylor Alan Wood Gladys (Mary) Edser Angus Ellis
Interment of Ashes 16th May 2013 Gwen Harvey
Dianne Russell
Marriage Apologies to Stella and Martin Peek for misspelling their surname in last month’s magazine Martin Peek and Stella Alexander 20th April 2013
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Surrey Churches Ride & Stride Saturday 14th September 2013 Would you like to have a fun day exploring churches in any area you choose and raise money for your own church and the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust at the same time? Most counties in England hold an annual Ride & Stride, on the second Saturday in September, (to coincide with the Heritage Open Days,) to raise money for the restoration and repair of buildings for Christian worship. The idea is that cyclists and walkers are given a list of churches and chapels in the area of their choice. They map out their own route to pedal or walk, having asked their friends and relations, or fellow members of their churches, to sponsor them. The money collected is divided into two. Half the money goes to the church or chapel of the cyclist's or walker's choice and the other half is retained by the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust for distribution to churches in need. In the dozen years that the Ride & Stride has been running in Surrey over ÂŁ250,000 has been raised. The umbrella organisation for our county is the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust whose trustees are from most Christian denominations. Grants are given out twice a year for deserving applications. Encouragement to take part in Ride & Stride is provided by the SCPT County Organiser and distributed by Area Organisers to individual churches and chapels across Surrey. The Area Organisers support the Church Organisers by providing them with all the necessary paperwork and any guidance they need. Ride & Stride is a fun way to spend time on a pleasant September Saturday while at the same time supporting a worthy cause. Why not make up a group and join in this year! Supporters who prefer not to 'ride or stride', please consider sponsoring volunteers involved in this important event. For more information contact: www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org/
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COMPUTER SCAM A couple of months ago we included details of frauds committed by people telephoning claiming to know that “there is something wrong with your computer”. While preparing this edition I received a call claiming to be from “Windows Technical Department” and that the “Windows main server” was showing that my computer was close to failing because of errors. I assume that the caller wanted to access my computer, but we did not get that far. Do not give anyone calling in this way remote access – they will probably ask for payment to fix a problem that they have introduced or try to take information from your computer and use it fraudulently. My phone had displayed “Out of area” for the caller, so be particularly careful with calls showing this instead of a real number. Jim Edwards 25
KnitOne PurlOne SaveOne Knitting Group First Tuesday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm in the Parish Room St John’s knitting group meets on the first Tuesday in every month in the Parish Room at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to pop in for a cup of tea. If you can’t knit we will show you….we have everything required to start you off.
Unfortunately Christian Hope International are now unable to send knitted items to Africa so all of our knitting is now being taken to Romanian Aid Foundation in Horley. If you are interested, on the 4th June there will be a guest speaker at the knitting group meeting talking to us about the work of the Romanian Aid Foundation. There will be tea and cakes to follow. Everyone is more than welcome to attend so please come if you possibly can. Margaret 01306 252004 Margaret_teale@sky.com Margaret Teale
Loud and Proud Community Choir The choir launched in April 2009 and has been going from strength to strength. People of all ages are really enjoying singing all sorts of different songs! Come along any Wednesday during school term. We meet at St John’s School, Goodwyns Road from 7.30pm to 9pm during school term. It’s free, fun and friendly!
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Citizens Advice Bureau Our advice helps people resolve their problems with benefits, money, employment, housing, family, discrimination, and many more issues. It is available to everyone. An adviser will be at St John’s School every Thursday afternoon during term time. These Drop-In sessions are held between 1.30pm and 3.30pm and are for people who use the school and/or live in the local area. If you prefer to make an appointment or want more information: ring Janet on 07757 734381 or email her at outreachworker@leatherheadcab.cabnet.org.uk Advice is also available at: Citizens Advice Bureau website: www.adviceguide.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Line between 10am and 4pm (Monday to Friday) on: 08 444 111 444
BENEFITS ARE CHANGING IN 2013 AND BEYOND Tax Credits - Income Support Housing Benefit - Child Benefit Universal Credit - Council Tax Benefit Disability Living Allowance Employment and Support Allowance If you would like help from the CAB about this please call on 08444111444 or visit Leatherhead or Dorking offices between 10am and 1pm every week day.
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MUSIC IN DORKING - JUNE 2013 by Ian Codd 1st at 7.30, London Welsh Male Voice Choir at Dorking Halls, £1415.50, 01306 881717 6th 13th 20th 27th at 8.30, Watermill Jazz at Friends Life, £17-23, 07415 815784 8th at 7.30, Brockham Choral Society at Dorking Halls, £16-18, 01306 882728 15th at 3.00, Ladybirds Choir at United Reformed Church, £7.50, 01306 880160 15th at 8.00, Mickleham Choral Society at Mickleham Village Hall 15th at 7.30, Epsom Choral Society at St Martin’s, Epsom, £12, 10372 727078 16th at 5.00, piano recital at Woodhouse, nr Holmbury St Mary, £18, 07919 778010 23rd at 6.00, Dorking Choral Society at Coverwood Lakes, Ewhurst, £12 29th at 7.00, Leatherhead Choral Society at Leatherhead Theatre, £14, 01372 365141 29th at 7.30, Buckland & Betchworth choral society at St Mark’s, Reigate Now that the warm summer is with us (hopefully - I write this well in advance!) many of our local choral societies present their summer concerts. After a hard season’s rehearsing and singing, the summer concert is often the occasion for some more relaxed music-making. Dorking Choral Society is holding its summer concert in the glorious gardens of Coverwood Lakes at Ewhurst. They will be singing favourite opera choruses, including Verdi and Bizet, with further items from two solo singers, and you can enjoy a picnic afterwards by one of the beautiful lakes. Mickleham Choral Society has a light-hearted concert, taking as its theme the Moulin Rouge. Epsom Choral Society’s music includes Elgar’s From the Bavarian Highlands. Leatherhead Choral Society will sing Zimbe by Alexander L’Estrange. This is an exciting work
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based on African songs - both jazzy and deeply moving; it is great fun to listen to and to sing. Brockham Choral Society presents a large-scale concert featuring Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, which is based on racy mediaeval texts concerning life and fate, the joy of spring, and the pleasures of wine and love! It will be performed with soloists, dancers and orchestra. Also on the programme is Constant Lambert’s jazzinspired masterpiece The Rio Grande. Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society, together with orchestra, presents a summer concert including Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Beethoven’s fifth piano concerto, the mighty Emperor, in which the soloist will be Anna Tetauya. The Ladybirds Choir, directed from the piano by Helena Twentyman, will be giving a concert in aid of the Brigitte Trust, a local charity. The musical programme is varied, including British folksongs, items from the Beatles and The Sound of Music, and a piece written for Queen Victoria by the Welsh harpist John Thomas. The London Welsh Male Voice Choir visits Dorking to sing a programme ranging from operatic choruses to well-loved Welsh hymns. And in the delightful setting of Woodhouse, near Holmbury St Mary, pianist Omri Epstein will play the 24 preludes of Chopin and also give a profile of the 19th-century virtuoso pianist and composer Charles-Valentin Alkan. And finally, Watermill Jazz meets as usual every Thursday evening at the Friends Life social club. This month’s performers are: the Adrian Fry quintet (6th), Django Bates (13th), Neon (20th) and the Clark Tracey quintet (27th).
Flowers in Church If you would like to help to arrange flowers at St John’s, so that we can have a display (large or small) more often, please contact Hazel 01306 886538. 29
St John’s June dates Mon
3 12.30pm Mothers Union
Tue
4 2pm Knit One, Purl One… with guest speaker
Wed
5 10am Jigsaw
Thu
6 9am Coffee drop-in
Fri
7 8.30am Eucharist – Vicar available until 10.30am
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2 1st after Trinity 8am Holy Communion BCP 10am All age Service World Vision Stall
9 2nd after Trinity 8am Holy Communion BCP 10am Parish Eucharist C4Yourself 6.30pm Confirmation at St John’s
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Sat
1 Garden Party
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This is a provisional listing of What’s On. For extra information please check the posters on the notice boards at the back of the church and outside.
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11 10am Coffee morning at Harvest Church
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1210am Jigsaw
19 10am Jigsaw
26 10am Jigsaw
13 9am Coffee drop-in 10am Coffee morning at Chart Downs Social Club
20 9am Coffee drop-in 2.30-4.00 Teas for All
279am Coffee drop-in
14 8.30am Eucharist – Vicar available until 10.30am
21 8.30am Eucharist – Vicar available in church until 10.30am
28 8.30am Eucharist – Vicar available in church until 10.30am
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22 1pm Wedding
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16 3rd after Trinity 8am HC BCP 10am Parish Eucharist Junior Church & C4Yourself
23 4th after Trinity
30 Peter and Paul 8am HC BCP 10am Parish Eucharist 3pm-5pm Teas on the Lawn
8am HC BCP 10am Parish Eucharist 11.45am Baptism 3pm-5pm Teas on the Lawn
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AN ARMCHAIR DUFFER’S VIEW OF SPORT April / May Perhaps it’s the beauty of the golf course that makes the Augusta Masters such compulsive viewing. However what will remain in the memory of the 77th Masters that finished in a breathtaking play-off on Sunday, 14th April, was the sportsmanship of Argentinean Angel Cabrera as he wrapped his arms around Australian Adam Scott who narrowly defeated him. There was little sportsmanship shown by the Newcastle football fans as they went on the rampage in the city following their team losing to Sunderland three goals to nil. Police were pelted with bottles and stones leaving many injured. These shocking scenes came 24 hours after Millwall fans began fighting during the second half of their team’s defeat by Wigan in the semi-final of the FA Cup. This kind of behaviour spoils the enjoyment of our national game and it’s about time the authorities stamped it out. Sir Chris Hoy confirmed he had decided to retire on Thursday 18th April. He said, “I can walk away at the top level without any lingering regrets. When I think of how cycling was when I started and then think where it is now, it’s been a hell of a ride.” David Beckham has also announced his retirement from professional football. FA chairman David Bernstein said, “When you look at his playing and work for England, nobody would accuse him of being unpatriotic and not giving everything for his country. He will be quite a loss to the game.” Disgraced trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was banned for eight years for giving anabolic steroids to fifteen horses in the Godolphin stables. The stables are owned by Sheik Mohammed Al Maktoum of Dubai who was said to be mortified when the news came out. It was also a huge shock to the people of the town of Newmarket who depend on the Godolphin Stables for their livelihood.
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British boxer Amir Khan had to survive another battering before he managed to secure a win over Mexican Julio Diez. Khan is still taking too many heavy hits and there has to be a limit to how much punishment he can take, but there is no doubt he is an exciting boxer to watch. The magic of the FA Cup Final produced a fairy tale ending for Wigan when they scored a goal in the 90th minute to defeat Manchester City one goal to nil. This was the biggest shock in Cup Final history for a quarter of a century. Just 72 hours later the magic disappeared when Wigan were crushed four goals to one by Arsenal to end any hopes of a reprieve from being relegated to the Championship League with Reading and Queens Park Rangers. On Sunday 12th May Sir Alex Ferguson attended Old Trafford for the last time as manager of Manchester United. His final game at home ended with a win over Swansea two goals to one. He then had a great send-off when he emerged to receive the Premier League Trophy for the thirteenth time, followed by leading his players on a final lap of honour. He has had a remarkable 27 years as manager of Manchester United winning 894 games, with 337 games drawn and 267 games lost. He will be replaced by Everton’s manager, David Moyes, another Glaswegian. The Rugby Lions coach Warren Gatland said it was a tough decision to leave England’s captain, Chris Robshaw, out of the forthcoming British Lions tour to Australia. “He’s got to consider himself unlucky”. Sam Warburton has been chosen as captain to become the youngest Welshman to lead a Lions touring party. It’s hard to understand why Robshaw hasn’t been included in the squad as he always has been a dominating player in every game that has appeared on television.
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CARMINA BURANA On Saturday 8th June at 7.30pm in the Dorking Halls, you can witness the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the transient nature of life, the joy of spring returning!! and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling and lust. Based on 24 medieval poems, Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, will be performed by Brockham Choral Society with soloists, dancers and members of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra. Also featured will be Constant Lambert's jazz-influenced choral masterpiece The Rio Grande with Marion Lea providing virtuosic piano accompaniment. Tickets £16 and £18 (under 25s in full time education £12) available from www.brockhamchoral.org/tickets.asp or Maria Chadwick c/o Michael Frith, 40 South Street, Dorking 01306 882728.
As Torrents in Summer…… Dorking Camerata Sunday 9th June 6:30pm What more could you ask for on a glorious Summer’s evening? A feast of songs, picnics and Pimms’ whilst watching the sunset over Ranmore Common…… If this appeals – and how could it not please do join Dorking Camerata chamber choir at St Barnabas' Church, Ranmore, Dorking RH5 6SP on Sunday 9th June at 6:30pm – bring a picnic for the interval. (Music includes Vaughan-Williams Five English Folk Songs, Stanford The Bluebird, Elgar As Torrents in Summer, Finzi Clear and Gentle Stream, Josquin El Grillo…and more). Tickets £13 of course at the door, or in advance from Elizabeth Dobson: 01306 881479 and email emddh7@hotmail.com 34
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THE BLACKBROOK BOMBER Dorking Museum and the National Trust are proud to present this exciting new Exhibition. The Exhibition tells the story of the Junkers Ju 88 that was shot down and crashed on Blackbrook near Dorking on March 14th 1944. The plane remained where it fell for many years. Several digs were organised to remove items from the plane. In 2012, the National Trust mounted a dig to try and remove everything that was left of the plane. Using oral histories, photographs and artefacts lent to us by local people, we have pieced together biographies of the German aircrew, and of the British crew that shot the Junkers down, and of the plane itself – tracing its activity from manufacture in 1942 throughout its working life. The exhibition will combine all new explanatory panels, original artefacts from the crash site and models of the aircraft. The exhibition runs from 3rd May – 28th August 2013. We hope you will come and visit us! We are now open every Thursday from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. On Friday and Saturday we will continue to be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm and we have added a Sunday afternoon opening from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Please Visit us as: The Old Foundry, 62 West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BS Tel: 01306 876591 (Answerphone) Website: www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk
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Holmwood WI Holmwood WI had an interesting meeting in May. Valerie Homewood gave a detailed explanation about WI concerns about the state of high street shopping in Britain. This is the subject of the WI resolution to be debated at the AGM in Cardiff in June. Valerie explained about the rising costs for the shop keepers at a time of reduced sales. Although most of us do support our shops in Dorking, we had to admit that the younger members of our families have grown up to buy on line and are not likely to change. It will be interesting to see what comes out of the Cardiff meeting. We did vote to give our WI group representative the discretion to vary the vote if necessary. Usually there is a choice of resolution but not this year. This serious discussion was followed by a talk from Cath Johnson, one of our fellow members. This was entitled, “Humour in Uniform” and she spoke about the days of being a police lady on the beat in London in the sixties. The only way to get fellow police help was via a Tardis police box or with a whistle. Crowd control for even a happy crowd at Marty Wilde’s wedding was not easy, and walking the beat in winter was very cold (warmed by carrying hot chestnuts in her pocket). Her work included sorting out a prostitute in court watched by Royalty and trying to free ladies stuck in lavatories. The meths drinkers were one of the worst problems. Her photos and newspaper coverage showed her as a tiny, dapper, pretty blonde. Her story showed how determined she was to be in on the action. The majority had to leave the force when they got married and one of her last actions was involved in the arrest of Ronnie Kray. Cath is able to see the funny side of most events. On 5th June, we have a talk from the “Born Free Foundation”. 38
Our the third Wednesday afternoon the craft and scrabble group now have a regular slot at Holmwood Village hall. Our regular WI meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 2.30pm in Holmwood Village Hall, Warwick Rd, South Holmwood. We always welcome new members and visitors. Programme and details from the secretary, Wendy Lloyd 01306 889485 or wendy.lloyd.21@gmail.com SUDOKU
TEAS on the LAWN At St John’s Church Teas and homemade cakes every Sunday afternoon 3 pm to 5 pm from 23rd June until 15th September All welcome – whatever the weather Jim or Jane Edwards 01306 879902 39
DORKING GARDENERS’ CLUB This year the Dorking Gardeners’ Club are again holding their three flower shows in North Holmwood Village Hall. The first one was in April. The Rose and Early Summer Show will be held on Saturday, 1st June followed by The Summer Flower and Produce Show on Saturday, 31st August. All are welcome. As well as fine displays of flowers, plants and vegetables there are flower arrangements and junior sections. We are hoping to include a display of handicrafts at the June show. This year we are going to ask the public to vote for the best exhibit and a small prize will be given to the winner. The August show includes a home produce section and a photographic competition. Home-made refreshments are available and a large selection of reasonably priced plants will be on sale. New members are always made very welcome. As well as the three shows, members have the opportunity to visit gardens during the summer and attend interesting lectures and social events during the winter. Membership is £7 per annum single, £9 per annum double and 50p per annum for children. The membership secretary is Mrs Margaret East Churston 18 Bentsbrook Park North Holmwood Dorking RH5 4JN Tel: 01306 884852. For all enquiries about the flower shows please ring Mrs Anne Cole on 01306 740710.
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Friends of Holmwood Common and the National Trust June 2013
News from the Common Ranger’s Report Spring finally arrived in a bit of a rush. I was away for a week’s holiday at the end of April and tree buds were just starting to break. When I returned most trees were out in full leaf! This time of year is so uplifting with new, vigorous green growth, butterflies, bees and other colourful insects that haven’t been seen for a few months and warmer weather encouraging people to visit the Common. When you are out and about, look out for the Orange Tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines). Males are more noticeable than females due to the highly visible orange wing tips. It is believed that the colour is a warning indicating that the butterfly is not particularly palatable to predators – a result of mustard oils that have accumulated in the body from the caterpillars eating Wild Garlic and Hedge Mustard plants amongst others. When the female is laying eggs she initially locates a plant by sight then lands and tastes it with her feet. If the plant is suitable a single egg is laid as the larvae are cannibalistic. As a result, it is uncommon to find more than one egg per plant and it is believed that the female is able to detect eggs that have already been laid. Rob.
Circular Trail About twenty people joined members of the Circular Trail Working Group on a walk of the planned circular trail on 21st April. The weather was great and the approximately 6 kilometre circular walk took about two hours with a number of stops to discuss the route and its planning. If you were unable to make this walk, have questions to ask or would like a map of the circular trail route please email fohc.info@gmail.com. 43
Friends’ Midsummer Picnic Everyone is invited to a lunchtime picnic at Fourwents Pond on Sunday 23rd June. See below for details.
The Blackbrook Bomber at Dorking Museum A temporary exhibition telling the story of the Junkers JU-88 that was shot down and crashed at Blackbrook on March 14th 1944 is open until the end of August. Using oral histories, photographs and artefacts lent by local people, the Museum has pieced together biographies of the German crew and of the British crew that shot it down, and of the plane itself – tracing its activity from manufacture in 1942 throughout its working life. The exhibition will combine all new explanatory panels, original artefacts from the crash site, oral histories and models of the aircraft. There is more information on the Dorking Museum website ... www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk .
Holmwood Common Photography Class at the VPA Show There is still plenty of time for you to get out and capture that prizewinning entry to the Friends-sponsored photography class in this year’s VPA Show on 13th July. The subject matter is “Holmwood Common: Dusk”. We look forward to publishing the winning entries in the Friends’ newsletter.
Contact us ... If you have any questions about the National Trust’s work on Holmwood Common, please get in touch with Rob Adam, NT Ranger for Holmwood Common: phone 01306 712711; mobile 07901 511359; or email to rob.adam@nationaltrust.org.uk . The Friends of Holmwood Common can be contacted via FOHC.info@gmail.com . Suspicious activity on the Common, such as suspected poaching (see last month’s column) should be reported to the Surrey Police by dialling 101 without delay. 44
Forthcoming Events Sunday 23rd June ... Friends’ Mid-Summer Picnic Fourwents Pond. 12:00 mid-day onwards We have moved this from evening to lunchtime so that many more families will be able to join us pond-side at Fourwents. We will be planning fun and games for the children on King’s Meadow and you should bring your picnic, drinks and something to sit on. Free to attend for Members ... others will be invited to join the Friends. Parking: Fourwents car parks (Blackbrook Road or Mill Road). Friday 23rd August ... Holmwood Wild Adventure Holmwood Common. 10:30am to 3:30pm Join us for a day of living in the woods. Build your own shelter, cook your lunch on a camp fire and defend your campsite with crafted beasts. We’ll give you lunch but you might want to bring along a drink and snacks. £20 per child* (ages 7 – 12 years) and must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential ... call 01372 220644 to reserve a place. Other events are scheduled for various NT properties throughout the region. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events for more information. Join the Friends today ... Membership of the Friends of Holmwood Common is open to everyone. To join, please send your annual subscription – just £5 per household for 2013 (plus a donation, if you are feeling generous!) – to: Friends of Holmwood Common, c/o The White Cottage, South Holmwood, RH5 4NA. Cheques should be made payable to “Friends of Holmwood Common” and, if you have one, please include your email address.
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Another busy half term, as we approach another holiday!! Our Year 5 High Five Netball team had a great time at the Dorking Schools tournament held in the Dome at the Priory School recently. Their energy and enthusiasm for the game were most impressive and the parents who supported the girls said that they did the school proud. Another success was the school contribution to the Mole Valley Music Festival held at the Dorking Halls. Not only did our choir sing their hearts, we had one child selected for the “elite choir� and another child played a violin solo to the packed auditorium. A big, proud moment for staff and parents alike, and many thanks to Mrs Mann who had worked very hard to get the choir to such a high standard. Our usual class assemblies continue on Friday morning, giving the classes an opportunity for the children to share what they are learning with the mums and dads, nans and granddads, and interested family members! Our best news this month is that a new head teacher has been appointed to lead our school when it becomes an Academy in the next academic year. Miss Donna Wardell knows the school well and is very excited about her new post. The school is also eagerly awaiting its first substantive headteacher as an academy. Jenny Crook
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CROSSWORD Across 1 Evil (Genesis 6:5) (10) 7 Musician called for by Elisha when he met the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom (2 Kings 3:15) (7) 8 The request that led to the institution of the Lord’s Prayer: ‘Lord, — us to pray’ (Luke 11:1) (5) 10 ‘We are hard pressed on every—’ (2 Corinthians 4:8) (4) 11 Fraud (2 Corinthians 6:8) (8) 13 ‘His troops advance in force;they build a siege ramp against me and — around my tent’ (Job 19:12) (6) 15 Where Rachel hid Laban’s household gods when he searched his daughter’s tent (Genesis 31:34) (6) 17 ‘Now about spiritual gifts,brothers,I do not want you to be—’ (1 Corinthians 12:1) (8) 18 Nomadic dwelling (Genesis 26:25) (4) 21 ‘As for man,his days are like— ,he flourishes like a flower of the field’ (Psalm 103:15) (5) 22 Or I live (anag.) (7) 23 Those guilty of 1 Across (Romans13:4) (10) Down 1 ‘God so loved the — that he gave his one and only Son’ (John 3:16) (5) 2 ‘Away in a manger, no — for a bed’ (4)
3 Mob ten (anag.) (6) 4 ‘Each — group made its own gods in several towns where they settled’ (2 Kings 17:29) (8) 5 Began (Luke 9:46) (7) 6 Speaking very softly (John 7:32) (10) 9 Workers Ruth joined when she arrived in Bethlehem with her mother-in-law Naomi (Ruth 2:3) (10) 12 Put in jail (Acts 22:19) (8) 14 Ace turn (anag.) (7) 16 Discharge (Acts 21:3) (6) 19 ‘All these—come from inside and make a man “unclean”’ (Mark 7:23) (5) 20 ‘Let us rejoice and be glad and — him glory!’ (Revelation19:7) (4) Reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF). The Bible version used is NIV.
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As we move further into the summer term everyone at Pre School is looking forward to spending more time in the outdoor area (weather permitting, all our fingers and toes are crossed!) The children are working hard learning to pedal trikes and bikes and practice some ball skills. As our theme of Living and Growing continues the children have been planting sunflower seeds and wondering whose will grow the tallest; we will have to wait and see! We have also been looking at the life cycle of the butterfly and the children have produced some beautiful butterflies, learning simple symmetry in the process. The children are also observing how a frog changes and grows. The afternoon sessions have given our oldest children plenty of outdoor time which the children have enjoyed. They have been out exploring the local environment and from this have produced simple maps to help them to recall where they walked and what they discovered. We welcomed our newest member of staff, Kate, last month and we are also pleased to have Serena back. She has been much missed. We are still collecting vouchers from Sainsbury’s and Nestle Box Tops. Thank you for supporting these ventures; they really do make a difference to the resources we can purchase. We have just received £12 towards new books from Nestle and we will keep you updated as to the equipment we receive through Sainsbury’s. 50
There are places available at the Pre-School from September 2013. Should you be interested in joining us, please feel free to call in and see us at the Village Hall, or contact us on the number below. Children can join the term after they are two years old. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 12.15pm. A lunch club is also available on Mondays and Thursdays for a small extra charge. If you would like an information pack or to arrange a visit/ask any questions, please contact the Pre-School leader, Julia Woollard, on 07931 212006. Ceri Dutton, Committee North Holmwood Pre-School, Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4EG Registered Charity Number: 1023910
Beare Green Community Association Family Fun Day Saturday 15 June 2.30-5.30 at the village hall and park Come and join us for an afternoon of fun for all the family. There will be a fantastic children’s entertainer, as well as a real ale tent, BBQ, refreshments, entertainment from local groups, a cake stall, and loads of pocket-money games and stalls for the children. Plus craft stalls, a teddy tombola, grown-ups tombola, and a fantastic raffle with loads of amazing prizes. We will also be holding a nearly new sale in the village hall at the same time. Tables cost £10. For a nearly new table, or a craft/produce table, please ring Debs on 01306 710003. See you there! 51
HOLMWOOD VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION Summer Show Weekend, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July 2013 Saturday 13th – Summer Show (1-4pm) and Barn Dance (8pm) Sunday 14th – Fun Dog Show (1.30-4.30pm) followed by Songs of Praise (5.15pm) It’s all very well having a bit of a laugh, perhaps with a burger in one hand and a glass of Pimms in the other, or even stroking a fluffy lamb whilst having your face painted, but I think it’s time, now, we all started taking the VPA Summer Show weekend a bit more seriously. Villagers who like to compete in the Grand Marquee already appreciate the magnitude of what is at stake, where the failure to brush the last molecules of soil from the roots of a lettuce, or the slight under-accessorisation of a floral arrangement, can be the school-boy-error between triumphant glory and crushing defeat. (There is three quid up for grabs after all). But the afternoon showgoers, who have felt none of the quivering tension of the morning, can still demonstrate their commitment to the Summer Show by mounting a vigorous challenge in the prestigious Tug of War event. With this in mind I consulted the Tug of War Association’s Official Rules, (22 pages no less!), so we can all prepare for serious competition. It seems the key points are: 1) No leaning, propping or illegal gripping; 2) No more than six minutes between pulls; and 3) No transparent shorts. Unfortunately, last year’s downpour meant the Tug of War had to be abandoned, for fear it would turn into a mud wrestling contest. Now I wonder if I can find the Official Rules for that, just in case…. VPA members have, by now, received a copy of the Summer Show schedule of classes, and copies are available to non-members by 52
contacting Show Secretary Peta Rackett (pockle@tiscali.co.uk) or any of the other members of the committee. So this year, why not have a go yourself? Anyone can enter, and it is, after all, just a bit of fun! For Barn Dance tickets, still just £10 each, please contact John Thom (j10rmt@tiscali.co.uk), or any of the committee. And most important of all, gather family and friends together to simply come along and enjoy the Summer Show afternoon – but do make sure they’ll be able to take the strain, won’t you. Ros Treliving
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
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Don’t fool me A three year old put his shoes on by himself. His mother noticed the left was on the right foot. She said, “Sam, your shoes are on the wrong feet.” He looked up at her and said, “Don't fool me, Mum, I KNOW they're my feet.”
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Saturday 29th June at 6pm at St Michael’s Church, Betchworth You are cordially invited to
An Evening with Peter Slot (Author of A Layman’s Faith) in conversation with BBC journalist and presenter Nicholas Owen A chance to meet the author and hear about the inspiration for A Layman’s Faith. Generations of churchgoers in Betchworth have been inspired and provoked by the thoughtful and powerfully clear sermons that form the basis of this book. Wine, soft drinks and light refreshments will be served. Copies of A Layman’s Faith will be on sale, and the author will be signing copies. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be devoted to St Michael’s Church and other Church of England charitable causes. RSVP: david.slater2@tiscali.co.uk or 07833 737576 by 20th June 2013
DORKING QUILTERS DORKING QUILTER’S next meeting on 11th June will be a visit from Stitch Witches, a renowned group of Surrey quilters, giving a talk entitled ‘Moving On.’ They will illustrate their talk with their wonderful quilts. The meeting will be held at the Friends’ Meeting House, Butterhill, South Street, Dorking, at 7.30 for 8pm. For any more details please contact Sheena on 01306 885597.
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Pristine Property Maintenance
Martin Peek City & Guilds qualified Fully Insured Specialists in: Bathrooms Kitchens Wet Rooms Bespoke Showers Tiling Decorating Plastering Carpentry and General Property Maintenance Tel 07831 250036 – 01306 887 633 E-mail: martinspeek@gmail.com 1 Shellwood Drive, North Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TA
Holmwood Marketplace
Martin O’
For local goods and services
North Holmwood Village Hall
Painter and Decorator
Saturday 22 June 2013 12:30-4:00p.m. Then further markets on
Saturday 27 July 2013 Saturday 24 August 2013 Saturday 28 September 2013 For more information: jacqui@communityrealm.org.uk 01306 741545/07973 207087
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SOFT INTERIORS BY JOSEPHINE High quality Curtains and soft furnishings Hand finished and made to your specification Helpful advice on design And colour matching if required Please telephone 01306 644802 or 0776 7771777 or email softinteriors@fsmail.net For a free estimate
Peter Smith Electrical Qualified Electrician and Handyman Friendly Reliable Service Fully insured and Part P Approved 6 Clockhouse Cottages Horsham Road CAPEL Surrey RH5 5JJ Tel 01306 710588 / 07885 444395 Email pngsmith@btopenworld.com
NORTH HOLMWOOD SPORTS CLUB INHOLMS LANE, NORTH HOLMWOOD www.northholmwood.com The North Holmwood Annual Stoolball Tournament will take place on Sunday 2 June starting at 10.30am. We are hoping to have 12 teams competing, in two sections. This is an ideal opportunity to watch stoolball in its most exciting form, short games with lots of big hitting! Come along and enjoy the fun at this all day event! We also have the following home fixtures coming up :- 6 June v Oakwood Hill, 11 June v Oxshott, 18 June v Alfold, 20 June v Dorking, 25 June v Guildford and 27 June v Holmbury. There will be a minimum of 13 overs each way – local support very welcome! If you are interested in joining the Stoolball team please contact Shirley Overton at overton4@waitrose.com for more information. Cricket Nets are taking place on Wednesday evenings (weather permitting) at 6.15pm. We have two teams playing on a Saturday, so there is always a home match every week. Our Sunday team has quite a few fixtures at home this season also. If you are interested in joining the cricket teams please contact Ian Elliott at wellie22@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Come along to the Club to support our teams and enjoy the lovely view with a glass of something refreshing!
SATURDAY 8 JUNE 8.30pm - JOHN MARCUS A Vocalist/guitarist, John has a vast repertoire of songs from the 1950's to the present day in varying musical styles.
FREE GALLON OF BEER for every new membership taken out in June (Terms & Conditions apply) Family £20, Individual £16, £8 Senior Citizen Email nhscmembership@gmail.com or call in to receive a promotional membership application form. Don’t forget that the Club is available for hire for private parties. Please phone 01306 889764 or collect a booking form from the bar 57
SHEEP & GOATS
JUSTICE Every time there is a story about the law and justice in the newspapers or on television they always use the same symbol to show justice – a woman wearing a blindfold over her eyes, holding a set of scales in one hand and a sword in the other. The blindfold is there to show that nothing affects the decision except the scales. The scales show that justice is only right when both sides weigh the same and that all are equal before the law. The sword is there to show that the good are protected and the wicked punished. All through Jesus’ teaching is the idea of judgement – that we all shall stand before the throne of God and answer for what we have done. And when we do, the judge will be Jesus because he lived on earth as we do. St Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25, verses 31 to 46 tells us about this judgment. Will you be a sheep or a goat?
The answers to these are all animals in the Bible. Answers below. 1 400 young men escaped on these (1 Samuel 30:17). 2 They eat under the table (Mark 7:28). 3 They live in the high mountains (Psalm 104:18). 4 One was lost and 99 were safe (Luke 15:6). 5 Benaiah killed this animal in a pit on a snowy day (1 Chronicles 11:22). 6 There were four of them, coloured white, red, black and pale green (Revelation 6:1-8). 7 Jesus rode this into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:21). 8 Their dung is used to bake bread (Ezekiel 4:15). What did the cloned sheep say to the other sheep? I am ewe.
Answers: 1.camels 2.dogs 3.goats 4.sheep 5.lion 6.horses 7.donkey 8.cow
Brockwood Medical Practice
1 Bentsbrook Close, North Holmwood, Dorking. Tel: 01306 885802 www.northholmwoodsurgery.co.uk
The Partners, Jonathan Richards, Justin Thompson, Lucy Rawson, Tamsin Sevenoaks, Robin Gupta; Drs Elizabeth Craggs, Natalie Moore, Allison Wong, Katie Carter, Jennifer Bruce, Sarah Wells; GP Registrars Drs Olujide Soremi, Luma Ali and all the staff are always pleased to welcome new and existing residents to our Practice. Following the merger of the 3 surgeries at North Holmwood, Brockham & Newdigate, we would like to thank all our patients for their understanding over this difficult transition. We now have a number of new GPs and can now offer appointments across all 3 sites.
We offer: Personal Medical Services, Dispensary services for all eligible patients, District Nursing, Health Visitors, General Nursing Clinics with our Practice Nurses, Minor Surgery Clinics, Midwife Clinics, Travel Vaccination Clinics, Baby Clinic, Asthma and COPD clinics, Counselling sessions, INR testing with our HCA, Smoking Cessation sessions, and much more. DEFIBRILATION MACHINE We have a new defibrillation machine based at the Practice. All staff have had training in basic life support. This machine can be used for the local community if needed. This was purchased with funding from the British Heart Foundation. It is a life saving machine that gives the heart an electric shock in some cases of cardiac arrest . REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS Please telephone the dispensary on 01306 878509 Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 14.30 p.m. to order your repeat prescriptions. You can also order your repeat prescriptions on our website. Our Dispensers currently need 72 hours to dispense repeat medication instead of the normal 48 hour turnaround. Please ring reception 01306 885802 for any other queries.
OUT OF HOURS NEW SERVICE The new NHS out of hours service is now live. If you have an urgent medical problem which occurs when the Surgery is closed please call NHS111 by dialling 111 from your phone. NHS 111 is free to call from both landlines and mobiles.