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Spire North Holmwood’s Parish Magazine www.stjnh.org.uk
St John the Evangelist Church, North Holmwood Vicar (day off – Saturday) The Revd Stuart Tanswell .. vicar@stjohns-northholmwood.info ......... 01306 882135 Pastoral Assistant Margaret Teale .................. ....................................................................... 01306 252004 Churchwardens: Mary Membrillera .............. mjmembrillera@hotmail.com ................... 01306 877021 Jim Edwards ....................... jimandjane@talktalk.net............................ 01306 879902 Reader Gordon Bates .................... ....................................................................... 01306 884154 PCC Secretary Caroline Lazenby .............. caroline.lazenby254@gmail.com ............ 01306 640208 PCC Treasurer Lynn Jennings..................... ....................................................................... 01306 882614 Baptisms Jill Spence .......................... ....................................................................... 01306 876901 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 Janet Chipps ..................... ....................................................................... 01306 881548 Prayer Chain Sandy Newton ................... ....................................................................... 01306 889384 Homegroup Co-ordinator Caroline Lazenby .............. caroline.lazenby254@gmail.com ............ 01306 640208 Junior Church and C4yourself Jane Schofield ................... janeschofield@hotmail.co.uk .................. 07771 591457 Organist Magazine Jim Edwards ....................... the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info ... 01306 879902 Parish Room Iris Edser ............................... ....................................................................... 01306 740757 Readings Gordon Bates .................... ....................................................................... 01306 884154 Sacristans Steve & Hilary Harris .......... ....................................................................... 01306 710162 Servers Steve Harris ......................... ....................................................................... 01306 710162 Mothers’ Union Gill Collins............................ ....................................................................... 01306 500157
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St John the Evangelist Church, North Holmwood Sunday services: 8am 10am 10am
Holy Communion First Sunday each month: Family Service Other Sundays: Parish Eucharist
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.
St John’s Church contact details: Parish Office 01306-868441 Pastoral Line 01306-868941 Church Text Message 0770-673-2222
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.
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Spire
is produced by St John’s Church for North Holmwood. There are ten issues each year and we make no charge. We deliver around the parish. If you would like a copy delivered please e-mail the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info or phone John Daulman 01306 885943. The next issue of The Spire covers March 2016. Material should be with the editor by 14th February please. Jim Edwards 01306 879902 4 Chartwell Court Grange, 35 Highacre, Dorking RH4 3BF e-mail the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info
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Dear friends, A discussion I’ve been aware of in the press recently has been that of the date of Easter. Of course, this year it is really early – so only a week and a bit after celebrating Candlemass we’re straight into Ash Wednesday. So often it seems to be the secular world suggesting a fixed date for Easter (for understandable reasons such as school term dates), but this time it was noticeable because it was actually the Church considering the idea. Apparently the discussion started between an Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, and was then discussed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and various other Anglican Archbishops. The date of Easter is linked to the date of the Jewish Passover – which, in itself, is linked to the lunar month (and so the full moon etc). Most of the world uses the Gregorian calendar to work things out (which started in 1582), but some of the Eastern Churches still use the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind, which in itself can lead to different Easter dates between East and West. So standardising Easter between the Eastern and Western churches would be quite a big thing! The other controversial date in Christianity is, of course, the date of Christmas itself. Was the date simply the Christianising of a pagan festival? The date of Easter this year leads to some interesting things to consider. Jewish tradition has it that a prophet would die on the same date that they were conceived. Completing a cycle of their life, if you like. The rough date of Jesus’ crucifixion is relatively certain – linked to the Jewish Passover. This year, Good Friday falls on the 25th March, traditionally an important date for the Church – known as Lady Day, or the Annunciation – when the Church remembers the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary with the good news. Also, 25th March is conveniently 9 months before 25th December, with a pregnancy understood to be 9 months. 5
So, looking at that Jewish tradition of prophets again, you could say that if Jesus died on 25th March (or thereabouts), he would have been conceived on 25th March (or thereabouts) – to be born on 25th December (or thereabouts). Of course, the difference between Gregorian and Julian calendars, and exactly when the Passover fell in that year….. The date of Easter is messy. The date of Christmas is messy too, in some ways. But, then again, Christianity is messy. It is about God becoming a human baby. God living in this messed up world. God being betrayed and put to death. It is messy. If the date of Easter was standardised, would that messiness be as apparent to us? Wishing you every blessing as we move into Lent,
Stuart n November every year, the effigy of
Open the Book.... ....is a creative way of retelling Bible stories to children in school. It is a nationally recognised scheme, approved and promoted by the Diocese of Guildford. We have put together a team to deliver this at our local church school, St John’s, and began in January. So, if you can spare just half an hour on a weekday morning (how often depends on the size of the team) to come into school and help us to tell the children (and remind ourselves) about the wonderful rich stories of the Bible, please speak to either Jane Schofield or Stuart to find out more. Everything you need will be provided - the only requirements are a sense of humour and a desire to reach out to some of the young people in our community.
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BIBLE READINGS 7th February Family Service
Sunday next before Lent Readings to be arranged
10th February Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Ash Wednesday 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
14th February 1st Sunday of Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13
21st February 2nd Sunday of Lent Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
28th February Isaiah 55:1-9
3rd Sunday of Lent 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9
6th March Family Service
Mothering Sunday Readings to be arranged
Morning worship and breakfast brunch Saturday 14th May - INHOLMS FARM Following on from a lovely Advent quiet day at St Columba's Retreat Centre Woking on 5th December (and a big thankyou to Caroline Lazenby for organising that), our quiet day leader, the Revd Sarah Hutton, curate at Shere, has kindly agreed to come over to our part of Surrey and share with us in a simple informal service of morning worship, followed by a relaxing time of fellowship. The venue will be Inholms Farm. We welcome all who might like to come to join us for coffee at 9.30am, after which we will flow out to the log cabin for our morning service and then can enjoy a nice breakfast brunch together.
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Letter from Capt John Worsfold CA Dear Editor, Fifty years ago in January I left North Holmwood church to become a Franciscan Brother in the Society of St Francis at Alnmouth in Northumberland. I had been part of St John's Church since I was a boy of about ten, when I joined the church choir. In those days boys and girls seemed to be queuing up to join the choir. I have so many happy memories of my life at St John's, and it was there that I was converted and became a Christian at the age of eighteen. People may find it strange that I should say that but it can happen, as it did with me, that for eighteen years I had known about Christ Jesus, but it was only at that age that I came to have a true and living relationship with God and His Son. I knew then that God was a living true Creator and that He had sent Jesus His Son so that we might have life with God for ever. I was in the First Order Brothers for eighteen years; I left and began working with Church Army. I am now a Church Army Officer and still a Franciscan brother, but in the Third Order. There are three orders within the Franciscans. The First Order are the brothers who live in Community, the Second Order are the Poor Clare's who live an enclosed life and the Third Order are Franciscans who live a life under vows in the world. Members of the Third Order can be married or single, male or female. There are over two thousand brothers and sisters within the Third Order. All three orders are part of the Church of England. Religious Communities are NOT just part of the Roman Catholic Church. I really want to write about a piece in The Spire for December, which I read. ‘Do you have a story to tell about the Deepdene Estate, Dorking?’ Wilson Carlile who founded Church Army in 1882 lived for a while at Deepdene. He actually attended St John's Church, North Holmwood, and also gave St John's Church the cover for the font. Wilson Carlile was very much like St Francis, preaching and caring for the poor of our society. Like the 10
Franciscans, the work he started in London, with a small group of men, has now grown world-wide. Church Army is a Community of men and women who care and serve the poor and those on the very edge of society; very much like St Francis in his day. On the 26th of September the Church remembers Wilson Carlile. Wilson Carlile is one of those special people like St Francis who has done so much to bring thousands of men and women to Christ, and that work he began grows and continues today, through others who are inspired by the example of both St Francis and Wilson Carlile. It is wonderful to know that a great man, a saint if you like, attended St John's, North Holmwood. The font cover at St. John's reminds us of this great man who continues, through others, to do such great work to enhance the Church worldwide. I am so grateful to God for St John's Church for bringing me to that point where I was able to hear God's call to serve Him in full time ministry. I am also grateful to God that some of my relatives and school friends attend St John's. Although I have been away from St John's for fifty years I never forget the church where my faith was nurtured. I have always looked upon it as my church. Yours very sincerely in our Lord, Capt John Bruce Worsfold CA TSSF With love and prayers to you all
Used Postage Stamps Anne Lucas collects used postage stamps for various charities and has recently sent them to: Great Ormond Street Hospital - Help for Heroes British Kidney Association – The Children’s Trust, Tadworth Stamps 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.
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The Harvest Community Church Stubs Hill, Goodwyns Estate, Dorking, RH4 2QD www.harvestchurchdorking.org.uk Contact: Rev Nelson Porter 01306 500116 / 07941 176412 nelson_porter372002@yahoo.co.uk SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, GROUPS, ETC Sunday service 10.30am – very relaxed and informal with contemporary worship / Bible teaching and sharing / followed by drinks & nibbles. Monthly children’s & family services (3rd Sunday of the month) – even more informal!! Sunday 6.30-7.30pm Prayer @ the church – not every week though; call for details… Wednesdays 10am Little Ones Parent & Toddler group (free!) Wednesdays 7.30-9pm Bible study group @ the church – all welcome! (other groups too) Community use In addition to the church activities, the hall is also used by other local groups and organisations and also for children’s parties and other events. If you are interested in hiring the facilities, please contact Nelson.
Mid-week Eucharist at St John’s Friday Mornings 8.30am Followed by breakfast. 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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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.
Sunday 7th February Sunday 6th March
10am Family Service 10am Family Service for Mothering Sunday
We are currently seeking people to become part of the very valuable team doing children’s work at St John’s. Please contact Stuart if you are interested.
FRIDAY LENTEN LUNCHES On Fridays during Lent you are invited to share a frugal meal of soup, bread and cheese, and give what you might have spent – more if you wish! – towards the work of Christian Aid. 12th February 19th February 26th February 4th March
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LENT PRAYER COURSES 2016 The Thursday evening Lent Prayer Course Journey through the Lord's Prayer with five short videos, a Bible reading and a handy ‘cheat sheet' for each session, all designed to fuel discussion and deepen the prayer life of our church. We are meeting in House Group members’ homes at 7.30pm until 9pm on the following dates: 11th,18th, 25th February; 3rd, 10th March. Venues will be notified very shortly and any queries in the meantime please contact Caroline Lazenby at caroline.lazenby254@gmail.com or on 01306 640208.
The Tuesday morning Lent Prayer Course A similar course is being run at the Dorking Christian Centre at 10.30am for one hour (coffee from 10am) and is being led by Juliet Fuller. There will be six sessions for this course: Course Dates: Tuesday 9th, 16th and 23rd February and 1st, 15th and 22nd March (NB no session on 8th March) Location: The Upper Room, Dorking Christian Centre, Church Street, Dorking, RH4 1DW Contact: Juliet Fuller, Chaplain, Dorking Christian Centre Email: faith.hope.love@live.co.uk Tel: 01306 886830 (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings) All are very welcome to attend either session.
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IT’S OFFICIAL .. PRIORY SCHOOL DORKING, IS AN OUTSTANDING CHURCH SCHOOL In addition to state inspection (OFSTED), church schools come under scrutiny every few years with a church inspection (SIAMS – Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). It is a great delight and a just acknowledgement of all of the work of the school that the SIAMS report, published at the end of last term, classes Priory as “OUTSTANDING”. In summary, the following are noted:The outstanding work of the chaplaincy which provides excellent support to the students and staff at the school. The dedicated leadership of the headteacher and his total commitment to the Christian foundation of the school in setting an example for all to follow. The outstanding leadership and teaching of religious education (RE) which inspires students and develops their spirituality. More detail is given through the report: “Students in the school have a highly developed sense of social responsibility which is evident in their work for charity, their support for other students and their view that everyone is equal in the eyes of God and should be helped. This is as a direct result of the school’s very strong Christian values which have a profound impact upon the lives of students. Students make links between Biblical teaching and these values with ease…. …..The school is totally inclusive and provision for disadvantaged and vulnerable students is outstanding…. …. The chaplaincy provides exceptional support and there is always someone from the wide team of chaplains, who come from varying churches, to be able to turn to. The students view the school as a family and a significant number return after they have left to celebrate events in their lives or to seek solace from staff or the chaplains. …. ….Behaviour in the school is excellent and students are highly respectful of one another whether of any faith or none. Highly positive and harmonious relationships exist between all…. 19
…..The provision for students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development is extraordinary. This is fostered through the curriculum, especially in RE and collective worship and outside events. Activities such as ‘OMG’ week, the school walk, the year group retreats, the dance shows, the work with a school in Uganda, help students to develop. Initiatives, such as raising money and ‘twinning with toilets’ in Africa, and older students working in Uganda to build a playground for a school, are examples of the value of ‘sacrificial love’ being worked out in action. Students spoke of being on a spiritual journey at The Priory which developed as they grew older. One student said ‘I’ve grown in my faith as the chaplains opened my eyes and I am always able to talk to them’.… …The impact of collective worship on the school community is good. Collective worship is important to students at The Priory. They value ‘the messages’ which they are given ... Collective worship is well planned …Students experience a variety of forms of worship through the week, … (they) also deepen their understanding of the teachings of Jesus and their understanding of the Trinity which is also developed in RE lessons… (there is) a reverent atmosphere and students participate in the rock band and gospel choir … Students value and enjoy other services such as Communion and the carol service held at the parish church ... ...There is a strong focus on prayer within the school. Students understand its purpose and value the prayer groups which exist and especially the Prayer Spaces week, which is run by the RE department. … …The effectiveness of the religious education is outstanding. ‘Amazing’, ‘challenging’, fun’ are words used by students of all ages to describe the teaching of RE … The leadership of RE is outstanding … The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the school as a church school is outstanding.. … The headteacher through his exceptional leadership models the behaviours which he wants all young people to gain. He zealously articulates the view that the school must be an inclusive Christian family and lives this out in his work … The strong Christian ethos lies at the heart of the school and its strategic planning. … The ongoing development of the chaplaincy has helped the school to become much stronger. It is fundamental to the success 20
of the school as a church school and through it excellent links have been formed with local churches. It pervades all aspects of school life and is highly valued. … Parents speak appreciatively of The Priory as a nurturing school which lives out the values of the church and which provides their young people with the education and support they need for the future.” It is wonderful to see the effects of Christian faith work through so powerfully and fruitfully at Priory School. We are very blessed to have this outstanding, expanding School in our area. Many congratulations to Lorraine Abbott, the Head of RE and Chaplaincy, whose outstanding work has already been acknowledged nationally. Congratulations to Stuart Ryland, our Youth & Community Worker, and also employed as part-time Chaplain at Priory. Congratulations to the team of year chaplains and all the staff. Congratulations to Andre Sohatski, the headteacher.
Brockham Choral Society ‘From Sea to Sky’ Saturday 12th March 7.30pm in St Martin's Church, Dorking With Amy Bebbington conducting, the programme will include music from Vaughan-Williams, Parry, Stanford, Ireland and Assersohn. Tickets: £10 purchased in advance, £12 on the door and £5 under 25s in full-time education. www.brockhamchoral.org/tickets or contact Maria Chadwick c/o Michael Frith, 40 South Street, Dorking RH4 1UX Tel 01306 882728
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Forthcoming events at St John’s Church: A Vision Day
for St John’s Church will be coming on a Saturday in the summer. This is an opportunity for all members of the church to discuss the way forward. Look out for the date.
Brockham Choral Society will be giving a concert for Holy Week at St John’s in the evening of Monday 21st March.
Lent Lunch Again this year St John’s will be hosting a Lent Lunch for Churches Together in Dorking at Culver, Spook Hill, on Friday 18th March from 12 noon. All Welcome. Proceeds to Christian Aid.
CURRY EVENING Monday 8th February at Red Chilli - 6.45 for 7.00pm Cost - £15.00 which includes a £5.00 donation towards internal fixtures and fittings for the Community Building. There will be a raffle. Please come and bring your friends. Tickets and further information from Jane Stride.
Annual meetings The annual church meetings will be held on 17th April at 11.30am. This is the opportunity to discuss the administration of St John’s Church and to elect members to the PCC and as wardens.
ST JOHN’S COFFEE MORNINGS The next coffee mornings are on Tuesdays 2nd February and 1st March at Viva in West Street from 10am.
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MASH Men Alone Self Help A group of men who are alone due to a bereavement meet in the upstairs room at Burgundy and Black, a cafe in St Martin’s Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT on each Thursday between 4 and 6pm. If you are a man on his own: Why not join us? If you would like to know more about our group then contact Tom:01306 883961 or mashdorking@googlemail.com
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IN MEMORY OF LEAH As Leah was a huge part of our church and personal lives, Penny and I would like to stitch a church kneeler in remembrance of her. We are quite happy to undertake the purchasing, stitching and putting together but could do with some help towards the cost. If anyone would like to donate a small amount towards the kit please speak to either Penny or myself. HAZEL AND PENNY
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Regular events at St John’s Church: 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.* 10.00am – 11.30am: Wednesdays No charge Please let us know if you can help with setting up or clearing away *Please remember, the care and safety of the children you bring remain your responsibility at all times – Thank you
KnitOne PurlOne SaveOne Knitting Group First Tuesday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm St John’s knitting group meets on the first Tuesday in every month. 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.
Our knitting is now being taken to Romanian Aid Foundation in Horley. Margaret 01306 252004 Margaret_teale@sky.com Margaret Teale
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Walk this way www.molevalley.gov.uk/walkforhealth Join one of our free and friendly short walks in Mole Valley today! Discover the many benefits of walking from reducing stress, to losing weight, to sharing laughs. Walking for Health has something for everyone. Joining is easy: Choose a walk that’s suitable for your needs There is no need to book in advance: Turn up on the day Remember, walks are free! Footwear: You don’t need expensive walking boots but it can be muddy at times, so wear something suitable for the conditions. Rain gear: When necessary, bring a waterproof jacket or an umbrella. Walks in Dorking area: Mondays: Dorking Meadowbank (for beginners) (1st & 3rd Monday of the month) Meeting point: The Christian Centre, St Martin’s Church, Dorking 11.00am : 30mins : Grade 1 : Parking St Martins Walk (Pay & Display) Tuesdays: Dorking including Meadowbank, Pixham or Cotmandene Meeting point: Pippbrook Council Offices, at tennis courts 10.30am : 1 hour : Grade 2 : Parking Dorking Halls (Pay & Display) Wednesdays: North Holmwood Common (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month) Meeting point: Inholms Car Park : 10.30am : 60-90 mins : Grade 2 Parking Inholms Car Park (Free to NT members) Thursdays: Denbies circular walk (2nd & 4th Thursday of the month) Meeting Point: Farm Shop, Denbies Car Park 10.30am Duration: 1 hour : Grade 2 : Free parking at Denbies walks 1-3 Grade1 easy, for beginners, approx. 30 minutes, short flat accessible walk. Grade 2 intermediate, approx 60 minutes, gentle to moderate pace, generally flat but uneven ground at times, possible steps. Grade 3 brisker pace, approx. 60-90 minutes, undulating or uneven ground, possible stiles/steps. 27
A Time to Remember and Reflect on Those We Love 8pm Tuesday 22nd March During Holy Week, at St John’s, a short service is held to remember and reflect on the people in our lives who need our prayer and for those we continue to mourn and remember. We invite you, your friends and family to join us in quiet reflection, hymn and prayer, lighting a candle and bringing the needs of those seeking prayer due to illness or perhaps going through difficult times, or nearing the end of their life. It can also be a time to celebrate lives that meant so much to us.
Church Calendars and Christmas Cards I am pleased to report that the 2016 calendar was a sell-out, with 54 copies sold. We also sold 55 packs of Christmas cards, making a total of £256 for church funds. Thank you for your support! I'd also like to thank those who sent me pictures - Sarah Barker for the Bluebell Walk pictures, Jane Collard for the lovely Harvest flower arrangement and Jane Edwards for the snowy church picture for the new Christmas card. It's never too early to start thinking about the 2017 calendar, so please let me have your contributions or suggestions. Roger Coombes
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.
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HOLMWOOD WI It was a gruesome, sometimes hilarious, but very entertaining start to 2016 for members of Holmwood WI. Roy Buchanan joined us to talk about his “Time in Uniform”. As a young police recruit in the 1960s he dealt with incidents from attempted suicides to road accidents and traffic control without any of the modern aids we associate with the police force today. Beat officers were summoned by a light flashing on top of police boxes and often arrived at potentially violent jobs alone, not knowing when back-up would arrive. It was an interesting insight into how police technology has progressed over the years. It was lovely to see so many members eager for a catch up after the Christmas festivities and as always they were able to relax with friends and our scrumptious WI tea. 2016 looks like being another busy year: outings are starting to be planned, there’s our spring fair in March, a variety of speakers from “Why Did I Buy That Gadget” to “Witches, Warlocks and Wellingtons”, our garden meeting and a fish and chip social afternoon. Ongoing monthly events include our pub lunches and social and craft afternoons. If any of the above interest you please contact our secretary Maureen Lewington on 01306 882057 or email maureen.lewington@btinternet.com who will be pleased to answer any questions. We meet on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month from 2.30pm at South Holmwood village hall. We look forward to seeing you.
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St John’s February dates Mon
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2 10am Coffee morning at Viva
10.30am Morning Prayer 7pm Curry Evening
9 4.30pm Evening Prayer
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22 10.30am Morning Prayer
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23 4.30pm Evening Prayer
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COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT The builders finished preparing the site shortly after Christmas. They have finished the piles and the concrete beams between them and have now started building the walls! Completion is expected by May 2016.
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. 32
North Holmwood Community Building The builders arrived on site in mid-October. Once the temporary footpath and access road had been constructed and the site fenced, the old hall was quickly demolished and the site cleared out! However, the crucial stage for a building operation is “getting out of the ground�. You may have noticed that it has been a little wet lately! The site started as a mud bath. A heavy auger machine must not sink or tilt while drilling, but must maintain vertical, especially when it was required to drill down to depths ranging from 7.00m to 13.00m for the 27 piles needed for our hall. So first the site was stripped and the excavated material carted away. Then a layer of thick plastic sheet was covered with a selected hard-core and this was compacted over the whole site. Then the drilling commenced with concrete being pumped from the car park into the holes, and steel reinforcement dropped in, hole by hole. All the drilled material plus the hard-core, followed by trench footings had to be excavated and carted away. Ours is a very restricted site with little room for anything other than temporary/transient storage. The piles passed the inspection required by the local authority. The aerobic zone on shrinkable clays is more than one metre deep. The large white box shaped items are cellular and are designed to be placed under the ground beams so as to compress if there is any ground heave, thus maintaining the integrity of the beams. The steel cages for the ground beams were prefabricated on site and the trenches excavated and shuttered and inspected by Mole Valley Building Control. The green waterproof plastic shuttering is now used instead of 19mm marine grade ply board. It is used in conjunction with adjustment cups and screws to maintain accurate concrete cover on the steel reinforcing. On Friday 8th January the trenches were concreted in a single continuous pour. 33
The foundations were now ready to receive the load bearing walls and on 12th January blockwork started. We are now out of the ground! The rain has been a real test for our builders and their ground work sub-contractors. Although very muddy they are doing well and remaining exceedingly cheerful. Thanks to everybody for your forbearance - of the mud, temporary toilet and the restricted car park space - and probably many more things.
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AN ARMCHAIR DUFFER’S VIEW OF SPORT December / January Tennis player, Andy Murray, was crowned Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday 20th December. In November, Murray had inspired the Great Britain team to its first Davis Cup victory in 79 years. Rugby League player, Kevin Sinfield, was voted into 2nd place. Probably not so well known in the south east, his exploits on the rugby field as captain of Leeds Rhinos and playing for England made all his games a joy to watch. Eight-year-old Bailey Matthews, who was given the Helen Rollason award for completing a triathlon despite suffering from cerebral palsy, stole the show. What an amazing young man. Boxer Billy Joe Saunders claimed the WBO middle-weight title when he managed to beat reigning champion Andy Lee in Manchester, maintaining his unbeaten record. Liam Smith from Liverpool defended his WBO super welterweight world title for the first time when he stopped Manchester’s Jimmy Kelly in the seventh round. Australian Eddie Jones has been appointed England’s new Rugby Coach following the country’s poor performance in the world cup. One of the first moves he made was to replace the assistant coaches — Rowntree, Farrell and Catt with Paul Gustard (defence coach) and Steve Borthwick (forwards coach). Andy Farrell has since been recruited by Ireland as their defence coach; interesting 34
as his son Owen is in the England squad. Eddie Jones has selected his 33 man squad, which includes seven uncapped players, in preparation for the six nations championship. All will be revealed in the first game against Scotland in February. Mo Farah was beaten in his first race of 2016 when he came second in the Edinburgh Cross country. The treacherous conditions around Holyrood Park, squelching in mud, meant he could not execute his usual sprint finish. The race was won by Garrett Heath of the USA, a cross country expert. The women’s race was won by English runner Kate Avery who led the field from start to finish. She seemed to float above the mud. England’s cricketers won the first of four tests against South Africa, in Durban, by 241 runs. To beat South Africa, ranked the best team in the world, in their own back yard was quite an achievement. In the second test, in Cape Town, it was thought that England would win again when their batsmen made over 600 runs in the first innings but South Africa managed to turn things around in the second half of the match to force a draw. South Africa were all out for 83 runs in their second innings of the third Test in Johannesburg. Stuart Broad simply blew South Africa away taking six wickets for 17 runs - a sensational spell of bowling. England won by seven wickets and claimed the series as they lead by two tests to nil. Brilliant. Outstanding jump-racing jockey, AP McCoy, received a knighthood in the New Year’s honours list. He said it was an unbelievable privilege and he now joins those other sporting knights — Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Ben Ainslie, Sir Steve Redgrave and also Dame Mary Peters.
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MUSIC IN DORKING - FEBRUARY 2016 by Ian Codd 4th at 6.45, opera screening at Dorking Halls, £17.50, 01306 881717 4th 11th 18th 25th at 8.30, Watermill Jazz at Aviva social club, £18-21, 07415 815784 6th at 5.00, Dorking Chamber Orchestra at St Nicolas, Great Bookham, £12, 01306 877176 6th at 12.00, lunchtime recital at St Martin’s, free, 01306 884229 13th at 2.30, Puccini concert screening at Dorking Halls, £16.50, 01306 881717 21st at 3.00, Heath string quartet at Dorking Halls, £20, 01306 740619 The concert season seems a little quieter than usual in February; however, there is still some good music to be enjoyed. We have the first of a series of three concerts by the Heath string quartet, one of the most exciting young string quartets around and who have performed widely throughout the UK and Europe to great acclaim. Their series features all three string quartets of Tchaikovsky and this concert begins with his first quartet. We know Tchaikovsky better for his orchestral music and his ballets, but his three string quartets are fine works and this is an excellent opportunity to hear all three of them. This first concert also features quartets by Mozart and Beethoven. The remaining two concerts will follow in March. The Dorking Chamber Orchestra, playing in Great Bookham, has a concert entitled ‘Basically Baroque’ and including music by JS Bach, CPE Bach, Albinoni, Corelli and Vanhal. JS Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no.4 is very well known, as is Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, and the other items will introduce you to further glories of the baroque period. At the Dorking Halls there is a live screening from the Royal Opera House of Verdi’s tragic masterpiece La Traviata, containing some of his finest music. There is also a screening of a concert given by the great tenor Jonas Kaufmann in Milan last year. Kaufmann sings the music of Puccini - some of the greatest and most deeply emotional music in Italian opera - and also talks about Puccini the 36
man and musician. This concert caused a sensation in Italy at the time and is now being broadcast more widely; it promises to be both informative and enjoyable. Watermill Jazz meets every Thursday at the Aviva social club. This month’s performers are: the Liane Carroll trio (4th), Stan Sulzmann’s Neon Orchestra (11th), Malija (the Lockheart/Noble/Hoiby trio) (18th), and the Gordon Campbell quintet (25th). Finally, this month’s lunchtime concert at St Martin’s Church is given by Richard Buck’s brass trio.
Dorking Bereavement Group A partnership between The Brigitte Trust and St Catherine’s Hospice You are welcome to join this open group where bereaved people can come on their own, or with a friend, to meet others who are in a similar situation. It’s a great opportunity to chat, share experiences and discuss ways of coping. Thank you to Dorking United Reformed Church for providing the venue free of charge. When: First, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month Time: Drop in between 1pm - 3pm Contact: Annette Phillips, 01293 447343 Place: The Living Room, Dorking United Reformed Church, West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. www.stch.org.uk www.brigittetrust.org The Brigitte Trust registered charity no. 288923 St Catherine’s Hospice registered charity no. 281362 A Service of Hope and Remembrance 37
WEA unveils new adult education programme WEA East Surrey has several new courses running in Dorking including art history, adult tap and ballet classes as well as a Preparing to Help in Schools course suitable for anyone considering working as a teaching assistant in a primary school. The term begins with a Day School on the artist Gustav Klimt. The course, taught by artist Kerry Van Der Schraft, will look at his work, life and legacy. The event takes place at Dorking Nursery School Sure Start Children’s Centre in West Street, Dorking on Saturday 6th February from 10am – 1pm. If the New Year has seen you set your sights on a new career, then our Preparing to Help in Schools course could be just what you are looking for. The course, which will take place at St John’s Community School in Goodwyns Road, in March will look at the role of the classroom assistant, confidence around children, the importance of primary education and fun ways and techniques to encourage youngsters to learn. Times and dates are yet to be confirmed, but anyone who is interested is asked to email Anne Andrews at aandrews@wea.org.uk to reserve a place. If you are feeling a little more energetic, Adult Tap & Ballet classes run every Wednesday evening at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Falkland Grove in Dorking. Tap is at 6.45pm – 8pm, followed by Ballet at 8pm – 9pm. If you would like to have a go – please email: eastsurrey@wea.org.uk or book your place at www.wea.org.uk. Classes cost £5 per hour and are payable on a half-termly basis. No previous dance experience required. If you would like to have a chat about Adult Learning in the area, please get in touch with one of the East Surrey team by email via eastsurrey@wea.org.uk. To book on a course please call 0800 328 1060 or visit www.wea.org.uk. In East Surrey, the WEA works in association with East Surrey College delivering a wide range of provision. 38
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DORKING MUSEUM IN FEBRUARY The centenary of the Great War has yielded many poignant stories about the lives – and deaths – of the people of Dorking and the surrounding villages during those difficult years. Reflecting the impact that the War had across the whole community, those revealed in the Museum’s programme of WW1 Home Front exhibitions and in our War Memorials Project have recently marked the centenaries of two very different local casualties. Valentine Joe Strudwick has become one of the best known of the fallen, symbolising the ‘boy soldiers’ of the war. The son of a gardener and a laundress, Joe was born in Falkland Road and attended St Paul’s School. He must have lied about his age when he signed up a month before his fifteenth birthday. Joe joined the 8th Battalion the Rifle Brigade and, after only six weeks training, soon found himself at the front. He died near Ypres during the daily rounds of firing between German and Allied lines on 14th January 1916, still a month away from his sixteenth birthday. His grave at Essex Farm Cemetery is one of the most visited in any of the First World War cemeteries, generally surrounded by numerous British Legion wooden crosses and poppies. Lieutenant Commander Basil Harrison came from a prominent local family, the son of Commander Matthew Harrison and his wife Lucy (née Wedgwood). On 30th December 1915, Basil was on the battleship HMS Natal in port at Cromarty, entertaining families and guests with a film show, when the ship blew up at her berth, killing over 400. The cause of the explosion was never fully explained. His older brother, Lieutenant Commander Thomas Harrison had died a year earlier when his obsolete armoured cruiser (one of the ‘live bait squadron’) was torpedoed by a U-boat just off the Dutch coast. The Harrison brothers are commemorated on the Coldharbour Memorial and in a memorial chapel built by their parents in British Columbia, where the family had moved before the war. 41
The Museum’s ‘Dorking 1915’ exhibition has been retained until Easter and ‘Dorking 1916’ will open in autumn. The War Memorials Project is online at www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk. February Diary Family Activities: Saturday, February 20th, ‘Shops in Dorking’ – Can you find the shops that were here when your grandparents were little? Look at old adverts and photos to find out how shopping has changed in Dorking. Make a shop in a box from times gone by. Drop in at any time between 2pm and 3.30pm. Ideal for families with children up to age ten. Free with regular Museum entry. Group bookings are welcome for our Guided Walks of Dorking and Museum tours, by appointment – please see the website or contact admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Dorking Museum is at The Old Foundry, 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk and on Facebook and Twitter. Tel: 01306 876591
Loud and Proud Community Choir Dorking Loud and Proud Community Choir welcomes new members of all ages and abilities to join the choir on Wednesday evenings, during term time, at St John's C of E Community Primary School, Goodwyns Road, from 7.30pm to 9pm. The choir is fun, friendly and sociable and is a great way of meeting new people. For more information go to: www.dorkingloudandproudcommunitychoir.org.uk or call 07552 555942
North Holmwood Book Group Would you like to join our local friendly group? (We discuss all sorts of books chosen by the members.) If so, we meet at 6pm every 4-6 weeks on Tuesdays at The Royal Oak, Chart Lane South For more details contact Penny 885876/Gill 500157 42
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CROSSWORD Across 1 Success or wealth (Deuteronomy 28:11) (10) 7 Forbidden fruit for Nazirites (Numbers 6:3) (7) 8 Concede (Job 27:5) (5) 10 Look at (Psalm 48:13) (4) 11 Much in evidence after weddings (8) 13 Condense (Job 36:27) (6) 15 Breakwater (6) 17 Give a tan (anag.) (8) 18 More usually now called Pentecost, — Sunday (4) 21 After living for 365 years, it was said of him that ‘he walked with God’ (Genesis 5:23–24) (5) 22 Trampled (Judges 9:27) (7) 23 For example, Miriam, Deborah (Exodus 15:20; Judges 4:4) (10) Down 1 Arrogance (Proverbs 8:13) (5) 2 Roman poet from first century BC (4) 3 So rapt (anag.) (6) 4 Declare again (2 Corinthians 2:8) (8) 5 Paul’s ‘fellow worker’, to whom he sent two epistles (Romans 16:21) (7) 6 God’s foreseeing care and protection (Job 10:12) (10) 9 Traditional form of Roman
Catholic Mass (10) 12 ‘The Lord... has given the — of Israel to David and his descendants for ever’ (2 Chronicles 13:5) (8) 14 ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my — ’ (Luke 1:46–47) (7) 16 The central element in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, identified and interpreted by Daniel (Daniel 2:31) (6) 19 ‘On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of — will not overcome it’ (Matthew 16:18) (5) 20 City where Paul was under house arrest for two years (Acts 28:16) (4)
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Thank you for supporting the raffle at the end of term. The raffle raised £173 for the Pre-school to put towards the end of term party, entertainer and presents from Father Christmas. Many thanks to the local businesses and parents who donated the prizes. We said goodbye and thank you to Holly Fuller our student volunteer and wish her well as she begins an apprenticeship at Leigh Lollipops Preschool. This term we welcome 9 new children. Our theme is shapes and sizes which will give rise to measuring, naming 2D and 3D shapes and many other adult led activities. We will be organising activities around stories such as Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, The 3 Little Pigs and The Gingerbread Man. We will mark Burn’s Night, Chinese New Year, St David’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Mothering Sunday and Easter with tasting, dance and creative activities. If you are interested in our Pres-chool, please feel free to call in and see us at the Village Hall. Children can join us from the start of the term after they are two years old. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 12.15pm. If you would like an information pack or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the Preschool leader, Julia Woollard, on 07931 212006.
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HOLMWOOD VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION www.holmwoodvpa.co.uk Spring Evening and AGM Wednesday 16th March 2016, 7.30pm South Holmwood Village Hall. A presentation (with photos and even a few tasters) by Peter Sibley of Forest Foragers. It’s a tricky time of the year. All the New Year resolutions have long since expired – I managed only 3 days of the proposed 50 of the exercise DVD ‘T25’ (Think You Have No Time To Work Out? Stop Making Excuses With Focus T25!) and I fell off the ‘Dry January’ wagon as soon as I got wind of the far more appealing ‘Ginuary’. But over the horizon comes the VPA Spring Evening and AGM, to get you into a cheery springtime mood. Our speaker is none other than Peter Sibley from Forest Foragers, a London based company who are attempting to introduce as many people as possible to the wonderful world of fungus. He will be able to guide us through the ways of identifying edible plants and fungi according to habitat and the varying seasons, as well as covering the hazards to be avoided when collecting. You may feel that this is a lot of effort to go to for a mouthful of mushrooms. However, as we vegetable growers know, it’s about the thrill of the germination, the battle with the pests and the final jet washing of the soil and grit out of the leaves of the puny and mangled produce that makes it all worthwhile. The same for fungus. The grabbing of a vacuum pack of mushrooms from the sterile produce aisle in Tesco is no match for the thrill and danger of man battling the terrain and the elements gathering food from the great outdoors. (Although, having spent a year working in Tesco in 1992, several staff training sessions devoted entirely to the perils of stray grapes on the floor in the produce aisle have made me keenly aware that as far as food based accidents are concerned, danger lurks around every corner.) 49
So do come along to the Spring Evening and discover your inner hunter-gatherer. And if that just ends up being extending your arm out to the hatch for a tea and jammy dodger, or wandering next door to the bar, it’s a start. The evening is free to VPA members, with a £2 charge for non-members. It’s is the ideal opportunity to pay your 2016 membership fee, as well as any Summer Show sponsorship – for which we thank you most heartily. Looking ahead: Summer Show Weekend - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2016
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The Friends of Holmwood Common and The National Trust Newsletter - February 2016 Wow - what a wet December and January! The Common has been awash and people using it can hardly have seen it so soggy. Some people who originally were not in favour of the Circular Trail have said it has been a lifeline this winter and is looking less intrusive as the edges soften with grass and leaves. At least in February the days are lengthening, plants start pushing up through the ground and buds swell on the trees. Birds start looking around for mates and claiming their territory. It all begins to suggest that Spring may not be too far ahead. Ranger, Rob Adam, has some very interesting thoughts on “rewilding” the Common. I don’t think all of these ideas will take off but look out for some possibly surprising changes ahead: There has been much talk recently, particularly in conservation circles, about rewilding Britain with ideas ranging from introducing wolves and lynx to letting areas manage themselves with no intervention from humans. Although I’m not too sure about having bears wandering around the Common, the idea of beavers building dams and creating flooded areas is quite appealing and wolves howling in the moonlight would add a certain edge to the Friends’ bat walks! Realistically for Holmwood, rewilding could entail leaving large areas to totally naturalise – some residents might argue that the Common already looks like this but these areas are very small as we micro-manage large parts, but imagine having a block of two hundred acres untouched by humans – more native plants like bramble plus many dead trees leading to an increase in insects and small mammals which would encourage more birds including predators such as sparrowhawks and buzzards, ecologically a healthier countryside. The rewilding movement is gaining momentum, there are a lot of excellent reasons to seriously consider the idea. Copy and paste the following link into your browser 53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v= ysa5OBhXz-Q to have a look at what happened in Yellowstone Park and if you fancy a day out away from Holmwood, visit Knepp Castle near Horsham to see what they’ve been doing there in the past few years. Litter is a nuisance in our car parks and on the roadsides, I don’t really understand why people throw their McDonalds rubbish into the bushes or hang dog poo bags in trees unless they enjoy seeing the countryside looking like a tip. The Queen’s 90th birthday this year has prompted a “Clean for the Queen” weekend in March with Britain being encouraged to tidy up areas in time for her birthday in April. You may not want to please the Queen, but if you live near an unsightly, littered spot, perhaps you might like to consider an hour or so of litter picking. We will be having a go at roadsides, particularly Mill Road near South Holmwood, and if anybody wants to borrow some litter pickers, please get in touch. New Year’s Day Walk This was another very successful event for FOHC. We had a terrific turnout of around 60 people and led two walks. The longer one (3 miles) followed the Circular Trail while the 2 mile one followed the CT as far as the Viewpoint and then took the track straight back to the Mill Road car park. On the shorter walk we had to brave the mud and slipped and sloshed our way home. The children in the group managed very well with no complaints and though there was a slower adult contingent at the back, no one was lost. Result! On both routes there were pauses to look at photos. We were shown the row of cottages which once existed at Mill Bottom and a photo of the old windmill whose location was indicated looking across to Mill Road. At the ford crossing the brook at the bottom of Mid Holmwood Lane walkers were shown a photo taken in that spot of cows meandering by the cottage. Quite different times! After braving the weather and mud walkers were welcomed at Wymbleton Farm for coffee, tea and Mary Lindon’s delicious Christmas cake. We were also lucky enough to see lots of 54
expectant ewes and a few small arrivals. Many thanks to the Lindons and all who organised the event. Newsletter Writer Wanted Sadly this writer is moving away to the depths of rural West Sussex so FOHC really needs someone to take over the job. You just need some basic Word and communication skills, have a keen interest in the Common and have a little time to spare each month. It is a lot of fun, not hard to do and you could put your own stamp on the Newsletter. Anyone interested can have a chat with David on 07768 318124 or e-mail via the FOHC address below. Future Event FOHC AGM Wednesday 2nd March Please make a note of this date. Further details and a formal notification will come your way but remember this is not just “business” but a good opportunity to reflect on what has happened on the Common and to hear the National Trust’s plans for the coming year (you can ask about Rob’s thoughts on rewilding!). There will also be a speaker to entertain and inform us and, of course, it is a great chance to chat with friends who care about the Common. We look forward to welcoming you all. Diary Dates National Trust Easter Egg Trail - Saturday 26th March Friends Working Day - Saturday 2nd April Contact Us Friends of Holmwood Common: FOHC.info@gmail.com or FOHC.report@gmail.com Rob Adam about NT work: 01306 712711 or 07901 511359 or rob.adam@national trust.org.uk Facebook : , www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-HolmwoodCommon/1533183516939681
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NORTH HOLMWOOD SPORTS CLUB INHOLMS LANE, NORTH HOLMWOOD www.northholmwood.com Forthcoming Events 6 February – Six Nations Rugby on the TV – Scotland v England 4.50pm 10 February – AGM 7.30pm Come along to support the Club. Have your say ! 14 February – Six Nations Rugby on the TV – Italy v England 2.00pm 27 February – Six Nations Rugby on the TV – England v Ireland 4.50pm 5 March – Dance Night, including Ska, Northern Soul, Reggae and Motown 8pm Don’t forget Bingo every Thursday at 7.30pm and the Meat Raffle every Friday at 9pm. New members are always welcome. To enquire about membership email us at nhscmembership@gmail.com New membership prices are £24 Family, £18 Single, £9 Junior (under 16), £11 OAP (per person). Membership application forms can be downloaded from our website: www.northholmwood.com/membership.html If you are an existing member and have not yet renewed your membership please do so as soon as possible as memberships not renewed by 31st January will incur a £3 administration charge. Cheques made payable to North Holmwood Sports Club. Renewal prices are shown on our website: www.northholmwood.com/membership.html 56
More and more people are taking advantage of the Club as their first choice for a venue to hold a party. We cater for christenings, birthdays (except for 18ths as, unfortunately, the risk is too great), engagements, even weddings, as well as wakes - whatever the occasion, your club is here to ensure you, your family and friends, have a great time! Here are a few of the benefits we can offer you: A venue that is local, friendly, safe, spacious (inside and out) and informal, with stunning panoramic views in the summer, including a private patio area. Professional and attentive support in helping you to organise your event. Extremely competitive bar prices. Ample, free car parking. Low venue hire rates, even lower if you confirm a booking by the end of February with more than 100 people attending. Complete flexibility to suit your personal entertainment and catering requirements. Free bar extension until midnight Bookings are definitely on the increase; so, if you are interested in throwing a party, please contact our party co-ordinator, Jan Bessent, at jan.bessent@hotmail.co.uk or call into the club to find out more. A booking form can be downloaded from our website http://www.northholmwood.com/hire.html The Stoolball season starts in April. The fixtures will be available on our website soon. If you are interested in playing Stoolball this season please contact Shirley Overton at overton4@waitrose.com for more information. New players are always welcome, aged 11 to 111 !! It’s never too early to consider playing cricket this summer and new players are always welcome so please contact Ian Elliott at wellie2266@gmail.com for more information. Fixtures for 2016 will be available on our website soon.
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HYMN TITLES All the following hymn titles have some words missing – can you fill in the blanks. All the hymns are from Mission Praise and the answers are below. 1 While ____ watched 2 Lead us, ____ ____, lead us. 3 Away in a ____ 4 Forty days and ____ ____ 5 Hark! The ____ ____ sing 6 ____ has broken 7 ____ night, ____ night 8 There is a ____ ____ far away 9 We plough the ____ and scatter 10 Amazing _____
HYMNS When you come to church you hear hymns. Hymns are songs of praise to God. Some are very old and some, like the ones you may sing at school, are new. Have you ever wondered who wrote the hymns we sing? For example, one hymn writer was Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander, the wife of the Bishop of Londonderry. She wrote a book called ‘Hymns for Little Children’ which was dedicated to her godchildren. The book was published in 1848 and contained hymns that we know well today; ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’, ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ and ‘There is a Green Hill Far Away’.
Didn’t your teacher say your singing was heavenly? Well, she did say it was like nothing on earth. Answers: 1 While shepherds watched 2 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us 3 Away in a manger 4 Forty days and forty nights 5 Hark, the herald angels sing 6 Morning has broken 7 Silent night, holy night 8 There is a green hill far away 9 We plough the fields and scatter 10 Amazing Grace.
It is said that she wrote the last hymn because of the view from the Bishop’s palace. The house looked out over the city walls to the green hills in the distance. So the words we sing today come from the view that Mrs Alexander had from her window.
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Brockwood Medical Practice 1 Bentsbrook Close, North Holmwood, Dorking. Tel: 01306 885802 www.brockwoodmedicalpractice.nhs.uk The Partners, Jonathan Richards, Justin Thompson, Lucy Rawson, Tamsin Sevenoaks, Robin Gupta; Drs Elizabeth Craggs, Natalie Moore, Allison Wong, Hilary Sindall, Sarah Wells, Kate Heppenstall, Kate Turner; GP Registrar Dr Andrew Brett 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.
NORTH HOLMWOOD SURGERY DISPENSARY NHS England have just made a decision that North Holmwood residents will have no local dispensary or pharmacy and will have to travel to Dorking or further afield to get their medication. We have run a dispensary in North Holmwood Surgery since 1950s and this has been a fantastic service for the patients of the surgery. This decision is going to be appealed and we would urge you to write with your views to add weight to change this decision. We are told that patients writing letters will each have their letters read and considered as part of the appeal. Please write as soon as possible, but no later than 5 February 2016. The decision to refuse our pharmacy application can be appealed and we would request as many local residents as possible to write your own letter to NHS Litigation Authority, 1 Trevelyan Square, Leeds, LS1 6HP. For more information please contact Reception. REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS
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Please telephone the dispensary on 01306 878509 Monday to Friday between the hours of 11.00am and 14.00pm 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.
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. Please complete the NHS survey online at www.iwantgreatcare.org. The link can also be found on our website. Alternatively forms are available at Reception.