The
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 PCC Treasurer Lynn Jennings ................. ................................................................ 01306 882614 Baptisms Jill Spence ...................... ................................................................ 01306 876901 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 Readings Gordon Bates ................ ................................................................ 01306 884154 Sacristans Steve 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
Monday 10.30am Morning Prayer Tuesday 4.30pm Evening Prayer Friday 8.30am Eucharist: vicar available until 10.30am The Church is normally open daily for private prayer from 9.00am. 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. North Holmwood Community Police ....................................... 101 Mole Valley District Council .. 01306 885001 National Trust Warden ........... 01306 712711 Brockwood GP Surgery .......... 01306 885802 Community Playlink ................ 01306 740095 North Holmwood Pre-School . 07931 212006 St John’s C of E School ........... 01306 884506 Guiding: Brownies .................. 01306 876428 Scouting enquiries .................. 07769 222218 Bridge Club ............................. 01306 882849 Chart Downs Social Club ...... 01306 500310 Drama Group ......................... 01306 887416 Surrey Hills Dance Centre ...... 01306 883808 Goodwyns Social Club .......... 01306 500614
Karate .................................. 07970 408260 Circuit training ........................ 01306 711920 Tumble Tots ............................. 07739 517627 Village Hall (Chairman) ......... 01306 883808 Village Hall (Bookings) ........... 07712 224681 Village Hall (Caretaker) ........ 01306 740757 Parish Room (Bookings) ......... 01306 740757 North Holmwood Sports Club 01306 889764 Dorking Golf Club .................. 01306 886917 Ballet classes ........................... 01737 247795 Norfolk Court .......................... 01306 876474 Stanecroft ............................... 01306 876567 Dorking Volunteer Centre ..... 01306 640369
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The
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 October 2016. Material should be with the editor by 18th September please. Jim Edwards 01306 879902 4 Chartwell Court Grange, 35 Highacre, Dorking RH4 3BF e-mail the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info
Editor:
We welcome articles of general or local interest. Ideally these should be e-mailed in Word (or text) format, with illustrations as jpegs or pngs. The editor may amend or shorten material submitted. Articles represent the views of the individual contributors. Some articles and illustrations come from “The Parish Pump”, a national web-site that provides magazine material for churches. We are very grateful to all those who advertise in this magazine and allow us to produce it without charge to our readers; however publication does not necessarily imply an endorsement of the product. Advertising manager: Margaret Teale, telephone 01306 252004 or email margaret_teale@sky.com Advertising copy: the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info or telephone Jim Edwards 01306 879902 Proof reading: Jane Coombes Printing: John Daulman, Eileen Daulman, Ann Phillips Distribution: John Daulman 01306 885943 4
Dear friends, As I write this in the middle of August, the Olympics are all over the news. Last time I checked, Team GB were second overall in terms of medals – between the USA and China. And, apparently, Berkshire (if it were a separate country) would be twelfth overall – I remember a similar thing said about Yorkshire during the last Olympics. After all that’s been going on this year with Brexit and tensions between different groups of people within the country, here is something which seems to be bringing people together. For me, it was summed up in a spoof newspaper front page “Muslim immigrant wears Union Jack as a hoodie” it proclaimed, bearing a photo of Mo Farah after winning Gold! During the Olympics it seems irrelevant whether the Team GB Olympian was born in Scotland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Dogs, Northern Ireland, Somalia, or anywhere else – they are British (in Farah’s case he moved to the UK aged 8) and are on the same team. It doesn’t matter whether the Team GB Olympians are Christian, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or a member of any other faith community – they are on the same team. It doesn’t matter whether the individual Team GB Olympians are male, female, young, old, straight, gay, or bisexual – they are all on the same team. All members of Team GB are seen as being British and are supported as one. Is that not a vision of how this country should be? Is that not a vision of how this community should be? Multicultural, embracing the diversity of humanity? Throughout Scripture we see this radical call to inclusivity – that all people matter, whoever they are, wherever they come from, whatever their baggage. All are valued, all are loved, all are important. As we move on from the Olympics there is the question of where do we go from here? How do we relate to those around us who are 5
different? Do we go back to being suspicious of those around us or do we embrace that radical inclusivity of the Gospel, shown so clearly in the Olympics? Wishing you every blessing,
Stuart BIBLE READINGS 4th September Family Service
15th Sunday after Trinity Readings to be arranged
11th September Exodus 32:7-14
16th Sunday after Trinity 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10
18th September Amos 8:4-7
17th Sunday after Trinity 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13
25th September Amos 6:1a, 4-7
18th Sunday after Trinity 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
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 4th September 10.00am Family Service Sunday 2nd October 10.00am Family Service – Harvest Festival 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. 6
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Mid-week services at St John’s Mondays: Morning Prayer at 10.30am Tuesdays: Evening Prayer at 4.30pm Fridays: Eucharist 8.30am, followed by breakfast. After this service Stuart will usually remain in the church until 10.30am for anyone who wants an informal chat with the vicar.
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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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St Michael’s Church, Betchworth, Surrey EX REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL PUPIL TO GIVE ORGAN RECITAL AT BETCHWORTH Andrew Cantrill, one of the UK’s most experienced and versatile church musicians, is giving the next recital on the Kenneth Tickell organ in Betchworth Parish Church, on Saturday 1st October at 4.00pm. Andrew has very fond teenage memories of playing Betchworth’s previous organ. He very much likes Tickell organs and currently teaches on one. Andrew’s career has taken him to three continents, working in schools, churches and cathedrals, and he has appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues as conductor, organist and singer. He has held cathedral positions in Wellington, New Zealand and in Buffalo, USA and is now Organist of The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Suffolk. The programme for this recital will feature Scandinavian music built around a pair of Chaconnes (a baroque variation form) by the Danish composer, Buxtehude, as well as music by Sark (Denmark), Effestol and Grieg (Norway). The Norwegian pieces are particularly approachable and include the very well known ‘Wedding Day at Troldhaugen’, written by Griegas as a memorial of his and his wife Nina’s 25th Wedding anniversary. The recital will conclude with popular French music by Joseph Bonnet, Lefébure-Wély and Guilmant. Admission: £12 (Under 14s: £8) (includes glass of wine/soft drink). Tickets available from: 01737 843498 or betchworthchurchmusic@hotmail.co.uk or on the door on the day.
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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2016 I know that as I write this we are in the middle of the summer holidays but I thought that I’d remind you that as you read this, Christmas is less than six months away and we are already thinking about this year’s Christmas Tree Festival. For your diary, the dates will be 9th – 11th December. Friday 9th will be tree decorating day. We will be having another Cheese and Wine party with a short entertainment on that evening. Last year we had a couple of festive stalls which were well received. It would be lovely if we could have more stalls this year especially as our beautiful new Community Building will be open. If you would like to run a stall please contact Jackie. Those of you who wish to decorate your own three foot Christmas tree can be thinking of a theme for 2016. I shall be putting the slips for you to fill in into Church in the autumn. We have decided to have another Knitted Tree because so many people love it, although we did consider some alternative central attraction. 2016’s tree will be made up of knitted squares in pinks and purples with white highlights so if you have some leftover white wool you can use it again this year. You can choose any shade of pink or purple you like. Once again I include the knitting instructions for you! Have a lovely Summer and Happy knitting. Double knitting Aran wool Chunky wool
Size 8 (4mm) needles Size 6 (5mm) needles Size 4 (6mm) needles
40 stitches 36 stitches 28 stitches
Please email me if you have any queries on jaxrance@gmail.com
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Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society are presenting live, on stage at the Dorking Halls, “Oliver” during half term week, 15th to 18th February 2017. Auditions for Oliver, Dodger and Fagin's gang will be held on Sunday, 11th September for boys and girls who are seven years or over. This is a wonderful opportunity for local children to “have a go” - an experience they will never forget. For more information and to request an application form by email: ddosemembers@googlemail.com or the website is: http://www.ddos.org.uk.
Dorking Quilters Tuesday 13th September Dorking Quilters, have a talk by Jennifer Hughes - "All Stitched Up". The meeting will be held at the Friends Meeting House, Butterhill, South Street, Dorking. Meeting starts at 7.30pm with coffee and biscuits. Visitors welcome £5. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month - new members are always welcome. For more information contact Sue on 07563 687070
Baptisms 24th July 21st August
Betsy-Blue Mason Baines Arabella Eliza Rose Thomson
Funeral 3rd August
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Joy in a Box 2016 From The Romanian Aid Foundation The Romanian Aid Foundation is working with Romanian people to bring: • Help to the needy, • Hope through the Christian Message and • Co-operation through joint ventures. This year the date when all the boxes have to be delivered to Horley is the 28th October. If you are interested in making a Christmas Box and for further information please contact Margaret Teale: 01306 252004 or margaret_teale@sky.com
ST JOHN'S COFFEE MORNINGS The next coffee mornings will be on Tuesdays 6th September, 4th October Café Rouge from 10.00am
Coffee morning Culver, Spook Hill, North Holmwood
Cake stall and raffle
10.00am to 12.00 noon, Friday 30th September Eric and Iris are holding a Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan 19
The Way I See It – THE JOY OF ORDINARY For those who attend to such ecclesiastical details, the Church is now in what it calls the ‘Ordinary Season’. It doesn’t mean it’s going to be bland, boring or predictable in church at the moment (or at any rate, no more than usual), but that following Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, there are no great festivals of the faith to celebrate until we get to Advent and that’s not till the end of November. For a few months, we can forget the high days and holidays and simply concentrate on, well, being ‘ordinary’. Personally, I find that rather encouraging. All my life I’ve been a person who enjoys the ordinary. Even on holidays which I’ve enjoyed, I’ve secretly looked forward to getting home and picking up the familiar routine. The dictionary defines ‘ordinary’ as ‘with no distinctive features, normal, usual’. Well, I think every day, ordinary, normal, usual life still includes plenty of ‘distinctive features’ – surprises, too. To me an impressive feature of the biblical gospels is how normal and ordinary most of it seems. Yes, there are those mighty acts of power which we call miracles but the setting of them is about as ‘ordinary’ as you could get: a cattle-shed, a lakeside, a fishing boat, a garden, a little girl’s bedroom, a wedding party. It’s in the rich raw world of the ordinary that God does wonderful things, just as it’s in the routine of daily life that kind words are spoken, the sick healed, the sad comforted. I’m sometimes more aware of God in these ‘ordinary’ settings than in the extraordinary splendour of a great cathedral. Long live the ‘ordinary’!
David Winter in the Parish Pump
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Mothers’ Union, The Holmwoods Branch Some of us joined 30 members and friends from across the deanery in a beautiful home and garden to spend a wonderful, thought filled day of praise and silence lead by Jane Hellier, “Celebration of Faith”. Jane’s own strong faith shone through as she talked of God sustaining us through the dark times as well as on the good days when it is easy to believe. At our August meeting at Joan Overton’s home we enjoyed a pleasant coffee morning and planned the meetings for the rest of this year. We almost always meet on the first Monday of the month and would be happy to welcome new members. On Monday 5th September at 10.30am we will meet at Iris Edser’s for coffee and to put together the final plans for the meeting on Monday 3rd October when we offer an open invitation to all who would be interested in the MU work in prisons. This year Prisons Week falls in October, the time when Churches are asked to remember and pray for all involved in the Justice system. We will meet at 12 noon. Revd Barbara Steadman-Allen will preside over a communion service followed by a soup and cheese lunch and a talk by Alison Ney who volunteers at HMPs Coldingley and Send and has been involved in work for MU and Prison Chaplains at diocesan and national level. Please let us know if you would like to come; everyone is welcome to join us for this day. On Monday 7th November we will share a special lunch, (£5.00); the proceeds will go to the Prison Work of MU in the diocese. We hope this may be in the newly opened North Holmwood Community Building. Also in November some of us will go to Diocesan Forum to hear about the first year of Antonia Wilson’s presidency. We will take donated toiletries for the Womens’ Refuges in the diocese. Newdigate Branch will lead a service of prayer in the Lady Chapel in Guildford Cathedral on Tuesday 6th December. We shall make this our meeting and drop off for Christmas Lunch on the way home. Mary Skinner, our longest standing member, will be 90 in October, matching the age of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. We congratulate Mary and wish her a very happy birthday.
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THE NATIONAL PRAYER WEEKEND FRIDAY 23rd - SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER St John’s Church is taking part in this weekend, when local churches around the country will join together to pray for their community. At the heart of this weekend is the desire to see people in our local community know and encounter God through the power of prayer. It is about introducing people to prayer; local people praying for their neighbourhood – one life, one street, one community at a time. Therefore, we are inviting local people to make prayer requests. We believe prayer changes things, on a personal, local and national level, but we also believe prayer is about saying thank you and appreciating the fantastic aspects of our community. No prayer request is too big or too small. So, have you ever thought about praying or hoped that somebody would pray for you? If your answer to this is, "yes", then call into the church which is usually open from 9.00am to 5.00pm and fill in a prayer request card from the back of the church (near the prayer tree), leaving it in the clearly marked box, or email your request to prayer@stjnh.org.uk. Prayer requests can remain anonymous if you prefer but in any case will be treated with discretion and sensitivity. Over the weekend there will be various events taking place to which all are welcome. If you would like to know more about prayer and what is happening over the weekend, then drop into the church between 7.00pm and 8.30pm on the Friday to find out more. There will be people available to answer any questions, some literature to look at or take away and light refreshments will be served. On the Saturday there will be a special session for children when they can come along with their parents or guardians to leave their prayer requests and join in activities from 10.00am for an hour or so 24
in the Community Building. From 12 noon onwards there will be focused sessions taking place for adults in the church as itemised on the programme below. During this time various creative prayer stations will be set up in the church to focus our prayers. Sunday will see more focused sessions from 12 noon, following our usual Parish Eucharist service at 10.00am which will include special prayers for the community, as will the 8.00am Communion Service. The weekend will close with a simple service of worship, meditation and prayer at 6.00pm. Do come along to join us to …. pray individually ….. pray in small groups ….. pray in a large group …. pray out loud ….. pray silently ….. whatever suits you. FRIDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 7.00pm Introduction to the weekend – come & find out about prayer & what's happening over the weekend 8.30pm Close SATURDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 10.00am Children’s session in Community Building 11.00am (ish) Children's session finishes 12 noon Focused session 1 2.00pm Focused session 2 2.30pm Prayer walk on Holmwood Common 4.00pm Focused session 3 5.00pm Close SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) with prayers/intercessions for the community 10.00am Parish Eucharist with prayers/intercessions for the community 12 noon Focused session 1 2.00pm Focused session 2 2.30pm Prayer walk on Holmwood Common 4.00pm Focused session 3 6.00pm Taizé style service to close 25
NEW FACE AT LOCAL DEBT COUNSELLING CENTRE The charity, Christians Against Poverty, has announced there will be a new face at Mole Valley debt counselling centre. Fran Pyatt is to lead the team, supported by a number of local churches, to help people escape overwhelming personal debts. Mole Valley’s branch is one of 306 all across the UK, giving face-toface help to some of Britain’s most desperate and isolated people, a third of whom describe themselves as suicidal. The majority of people are trapped into debt by job loss, pay cuts, illness or relationship breakdown – times which are difficult enough, without financial hardship. Fran will visit people in their homes bringing them hope and reassurance face-to-face with the award-winning nonjudgemental service. Fran has a background working in an international relief and development charity but this change of direction allows her to work closely with the vulnerable in her own community. “Knowing first-hand the needs that are out there, I really wanted to be part of the solution. CAP’s in-depth care and professionalism really do see lives transformed. “The great thing about CAP’s free service is that it is available to everyone – regardless of age, gender, faith or background. So, if you know things are out of control and you’re stressed, missing meals or sleep, please call 0800 328 0006.” Find out more about CAP at www.capuk.org or call 0800 328 0006
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WORLD VISION AND ST JOHN’S OUTREACH IN SPONSORSHIP St John’s became sponsors of Lonica Mapembo, through World Vision, in May 2012; at the time she was 11 years old. She lived in the Keembe community in Zambia. We received news on Saturday 8th August that she had moved away to live with relatives. Even though Lonica and her family are no longer taking part in the Sponsorship Programme in Keembe we are assured that we have helped to build solid foundations for her future and the Development Project are grateful for the support that we have given her over the last four years. We have agreed to sponsor a 9-year-old girl, Rose Banda, who is full of hope and dreams for her future. Rose lives in Keembe, Zambia together with her parents, one brother and one sister. She has the opportunity to attend a local school and our sponsorship will help her continue to receive an education. Like children everywhere, Rose loves to play when she has the chance and her favourite pastime is playing ball games. Rose also has to help out at home where her special job is carrying firewood. We thank you for your continued support by visiting our monthly stall, which provides the funds to World Vision to continue with their Area Development Project. A photograph of Rose has been placed on the notice board at the back of Church.
Eileen Daulman
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. 27
MUSIC IN DORKING - SEPTEMBER 2016 by Ian Codd 3rd at 12.00, lunchtime recital at St Martin’s, free, 01306 884229 4th at 2.00, George Butterworth at Leith Hill Place, £5, 03442 491895 6th 13th 20th 27th at 8.30, Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park golf club, 07415 815784 15th at 7.30, opera screening at Dorking Halls, £17.50, 01306 881717 26th at 7.15, opera screening at Dorking Halls, £17.50, 01306 881717 There are just a few events in September to get the new season underway. The lunchtime recitals at St Martin’s Church resume this month. These take place on the first Saturday of the month, at 12 noon, and last for about 40 minutes. The concerts are free with a retiring collection in aid of the William Cole Church Music Trust, which supports young musicians at St Martin’s. This month’s concert will be given by violinist, Litsa Tunnah. At Leith Hill Place, the childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams, there is a special event celebrating the composer George Butterworth. Born in 1885, he was a friend of Vaughan Williams but he was sadly killed in the Battle of the Somme just a hundred years ago. Composer, Kriss Russman, and biographer, Anthony Murphy, will give an insight into his life and music. There are two opera screenings at the Dorking Halls. Puccini’s Turandot (featuring the famous aria ‘Nessun dorma’) comes in a recording from Sydney Harbour and there is a live relay of Bellini’s Norma from the Royal Opera House in London. Watermill Jazz meets every Tuesday evening, each time presenting a different group of performers from the world of jazz. Full details of this month’s concerts will be on the website.
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HOLMWOOD WI IT was with trepidation that members of Holmwood gathered at South Holmwood village hall on the first Wednesday in August. We were there to hear Dr Janet Pennington explain her talk entitled “Witches, Warlocks and Wellingtons”. We needn’t have worried - an hour of fascinating facts, ancient artefacts and infectious enthusiasm later, we were sorry her talk came to an end and not one phenomenon had occurred. We’ve had a busy few weeks, with outings to National Trust and English Heritage gardens, our own garden lunch meeting, a variety of speakers and social and craft afternoons. It’s lovely to see our new members settling in and if you would like to join us please contact our secretary Maureen Lewington on 01306 882057 or email maureen.lewington@btinternet.com We are a friendly, afternoon WI who meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2.30pm. In September we will be enjoying a Ploughman’s lunch from 12.30pm with Beetle Drive to follow before tea and cake. Sounds delicious, I can’t wait.
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
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St John’s September dates Mon
5 10.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Mothers’ Union
6 10am Coffee morning at Café Tue
Rouge 2.00pm Knit One, Purl One, Save One 4.30pm Evening Prayer 7pm PCC
Wed
7 10am Jigsaw
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2 8.30am Eucharist – Vicar available until 10.30am
9 8.30am Eucharist – Vicar available until 10.30am
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4 15th after Trinity 8am BCP Holy Communion 10am Family Eucharist 3pm Teas on the Lawn
11 16th after Trinity 8am BCP Holy Communion 10am Parish Eucharist Community Building opening 3pm Teas on the Lawn
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12 10.30am Morning Prayer
19 10.30am Morning Prayer
26 10.30am Morning Prayer Macmillan Coffee morning Stanecroft
13 4.30pm Evening Prayer
20 4.30pm Evening Prayer
27 4.30pm Evening Prayer
14 10am Jigsaw
21 10am Jigsaw
28 10am Jigsaw
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23 8.30am Eucharist
30 8.30am Eucharist
– Vicar available until 10.30am National Prayer Weekend
10am Macmillan coffee at Culver 6.30pm Harvest Supper
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24 National Prayer Weekend
18 17th after Trinity
25 18th after Trinity
8am BCP HC 10am Parish Eucharist 6pm Healing Service
8am BCP HC 10am Parish Eucharist National Prayer Weekend
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COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT We look forward to welcoming all our friends to the opening on
11th September. The Bishop of Guildford will be celebrating and preaching at the 10.00am service. After the service Bishop Andrew will open the Community Building. All are welcome to come along. The opening will be followed by refreshments, with the Loud and Proud choir singing. The church and Community Building will be open all day for visitors and from 3.00pm to 5.00pm we will have the last “Teas on the Lawn� of the summer.
We are looking for volunteers to help set up a scheme for running the building and then to man it each weekday in the morning, perhaps from 10.00am to midday. The person on duty could sort the post, answer the phone, check the building, keep records and perhaps even make coffee for anyone who wanted to drop in. We have some names already but we still need more. Could you help with this? After our recent financial appeal we have received some generous donations and grants for which we are most grateful. However we are still short of money to meet the full cost of the building and furnishings.
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DORKING CHORAL SOCIETY DORKING CHORAL SOCIETY invite you to join them at the start of what promises to be an exciting new season. The new term starts on Wednesday 7th September. They rehearse at Powell Corderoy School, Longfield Rd, Dorking from 7.45pm to 9.45pm, and can often be found afterwards in a local pub. This is a non-auditioned choir; all you need to join is a love of singing and a commitment to practising for improvement. There will always be someone ready to help you if you need it. The choir’s new musical director, Richard Wilberforce, brings a wonderful sense of enjoyment to rehearsals. He comes with a wealth of experience as a conductor, having worked with the National Youth Choir, the Exon Singers, the Halle Youth Choir, and the BBC Symphony Chorus among others, and also as an operatic singer (countertenor). Richard is a natural teacher, patient and encouraging with just the right degree of challenge. He has high aspirations for Dorking Choral Society and the choir is confident that it will go from strength to strength under his expert guidance. COME AND SING The Society will be hosting a “Come and Sing” event as part of the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival in October and invites anyone with an interest in choral singing to come along, regardless of experience. It promises to be a treat not to be missed! The singers will be tackling MASS IN BLUE, the exhilarating Jazz Mass by Will Todd. Richard Wilberforce will lead the group through this exciting piece, supported by a jazz accompanist and a soprano soloist, culminating in an informal sing-though at the end of the day. VENUE: United Reformed Church, West Street, Dorking DAY: Saturday 8th October 2016 TIME: 10.00am - 5.30pm. Bring your own lunch; tea/coffee and biscuits/cake provided. Cost: £15 For further information see www.dorkingchoralsociety.org 33
If you are over 55 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern’s free computer courses based in either Dorking or Leatherhead. The course runs once a week for 6-8 weeks with the option of additional weeks to reinforce and build on what you’ve learned. Topics covered will include: browsing on the internet, basic keyboard and mouse skills, using an iPad/tablet, setting up and using your own email or Skype accounts and how to shop on the internet as well. Those who already own a laptop or an iPad/tablet are encouraged to bring that to learn on but computers will be provided as well – it’s up to you! We are also looking for volunteer help with our Dorking courses on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.15am to 2.15pm. If you have basic skills in tablet and computer use, have clear communication skills and a friendly and patient personality, then please contact us for more information on ways you can help. Before coming to the course, you must register your interest by telephoning 07442 017169 / 01306 899104 or by email: info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk Registered Charity No 1111678
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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DORKING MUSEUM IN SEPTEMBER Our special exhibition space is currently featuring a unique collection of children’s artwork. “Take Part Art” is an art project for local children run by the Museum and supported by the Dorking Decorative Arts and Fine Arts Society (DDFAS). Over two months, local children, both in schools and at the Museum’s monthly Family Activities, created a unique work of art of embossed metal foil tiles based on patterns found in and about Dorking or in the Museum. Children participating in the Take Part Art project have been as young as three and up to ten years old. The children looked at and discussed photos from all around Dorking, discovering patterns and details in the buildings, building materials, street furniture and objects that are all around them. In addition, children visiting the museum could draw their inspiration from the wealth of objects on display. Museum project leader Lisa Geelhood described working with the children as “a real pleasure. The project team were able to see the benefits to their self-esteem when undertaking a new task which was unfamiliar to them. It was lovely to observe their ability to produce an end product of their own and subsequently their pride in their achievements.” If your children, or school, took part, do come along and see their work – but otherwise, please come along anyway and see this fascinating display of local creativity, on view in the Museum until 24th September. Our next special exhibition, opening on 29th September, is “Dorking 1916”. The third of our special exhibitions commemorating the centenary of the Great War with a focus on the Home Front highlights the impact of the Great War on the big houses and estates of the area and explores the changing role of women in wartime. 37
Our Family Activity on Saturday 17th September is “Farming in Dorking”. Families are invited to investigate old objects in the museum and old maps. Find out how farming has changed, and about our local Dorking hens. Colour a picture in. Drop in any time between 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Ideal for families with children up to age ten. Free with regular Museum entry. Heritage Open Days (8th to 11th September): The Museum will be open for Heritage Open Days. Entry is free on 8th to 10th September, 10.00am-4.00pm, no booking required. On Saturday 10th, rom midday to 4.00pm, there will be a special opportunity to see the Museum’s amazing fossil display, which is not normally on display to the public. The Ashcombe Collection, donated by Lord Ashcombe in the late 1940s, is a large collection of fossils and bones of extinct animals, all found locally. The Museum is also offering Cave Tours on 10th September (sold out) and historic town walks on 8th and 9th, a kids’ town trail on 10th and Deepdene Trail walks on 11th (details and booking through the Heritage Open Days website, www.heritageopendays.org.uk). We are particularly proud to be working with MVDC on the ‘Hope Springs Eternal: The Deepdene Trail’ project. The circular walk takes in the rise and fall of one of the Country’s most significant lost landscapes through 300 years of history. The Museum is at 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Enquiries to admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk or phone 01306 876591.
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CROSSWORD Across 8 Where the ark of the covenant was kept for 20 years (1 Samuel 7:1) (7,6) 9 One of the parts of the body on which blood and oil were put in the ritual cleansing from infectious skin diseases (Leviticus 14:14– 17) (3) 10 Uncomfortable (3,2,4) 11 ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have — ’ (Malachi 1:3) (5) 13 Where Paul said farewell to the elders of the church in Ephesus (Acts 20:17) (7) 16 ‘Jesus bent down and — to write on the ground with his finger’ (John 8:6) (7) 19 Prophet from Moresheth (Jeremiah 26:18) (5) 22 Comes between Exodus and Numbers (9) 24 and 2 Down ‘Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, but the boy ministered before the Lord under — the — ’ (1 Samuel 2:11) (3,6) 25 There was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7) (4,3,6)
Down 1 Rough drawing (2 Kings 16:10) (6) 2 See 24 Across 3 Underground literature (including Christian books) circulated in the Soviet Union (8) 4 Lo, mash (anag.) (6) 5 The Bible’s shortest verse: ‘Jesus — ’ (John 11:35) (4) 6 ‘Can a mother forget the baby at her — and have no compassion on the child she has borne?’ (Isaiah 49:15) (6) 7 Can be seen in a dying fire (Psalm 102:3) (6) 12 ‘Send me, therefore, a man... experienced in the — of engraving, to work in Judah 42
and Jerusalem’ (2 Chronicles 2:7) (3) 14 Second city of Cyprus (8) 15 United Nations Association (1,1,1) 16 One of the women who first heard that Jesus had risen from the dead (Mark 16:1) (6) 17 Braved (anag.) (6)
18 — of Evangelism, outreach initiative in the 1990s (6) 20 ‘Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and — in their own sight’ (Isaiah 5:21) (6) 21 ‘Neither — nor depth... will be able to separate us from the love of God’ (Romans 8:39) (6) 23 What Jesus shed in 5 Down (4)
This crossword, reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, was originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF). The Bible version used is NIV.
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 9.00pm. 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
Teas on the Lawn (or inside if wet)
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HOLMWOOD VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION www.holmwoodvpa.co.uk 72nd Summer Show Weekend It seemed very fitting to have Bertie’s Vintage Ice Cream Van greeting visitors to the 72nd Holmwood Village Produce Association Summer Show, where the tradition of producing and displaying the best of your vegetables, flowers, preserves and crafts is still going strong. The fully restored Ice Cream Van, with a top speed of 35 miles per hour and friendly, baby blue livery, conjures up a time when life was slower and simpler. It came as quite a shock to discover Bertie is actually a year younger than me, leading me to conclude my full restoration must be long overdue! The tug of war, china smash, Punch and Judy and beer tent maintained the traditional theme. BSA, our musical vicar, had assembled a fabulous scratch band of silver and brass players, one of whom wore official 1950s attire: namely a bone fide knotted white hankie on his head to keep off the sun. Once inside the canvas flaps of the Grand Marquee it was obvious that big was certainly best this year, where one of the most eyecatching exhibits was an 8 foot tall metal sculpture of a spinning globe. The exhibit required a van and trolley to manoeuvre it into position, where it duly won first prize in the craft section. In the home produce section the chocolate cake class attracted many entries, with contestants invited to use their own favourite recipe and decoration. The deserved winner produced a magnificent cake, described in true Mary Berry style by the judge as “Show Stopping” and featuring a levitating packet of Maltesers. Environmental conditions and planetary alignment also seemed to have had an enlarging effect on garden fruit this year, with some of the exhibits in the rhubarb class too large to fit on the exhibit bench. Prizes and cups were handed out by Mrs Jacob, the new head of the Weald School in Beare Green, and a successful auction of produce followed. 44
The evening Race Night was packed out, with so many people signing up to be jockeys that extra races were added to the evening’s race card. Once again, the Couple’s Canter was particularly popular, which this year featured a water jump, achieved by means of strategically placed water pistols aimed from the crowd. The Fun Dog Show took place on Sunday afternoon – and with as many dogs in Holmwood as there are residents the judge had a tough job picking winners in each class, finally awarding Enzo the golden retriever the prize for overall Best in Show. Photos of the whole weekend can be viewed at www.holmwoodvpa.co.uk, along with other information about the activities and upcoming events of the Association. Thanks to all those who supported the Summer Show Weekend – see you at number 73!
Ros Treliving Cup Prize Winners Challenge Cup - Highest points in Division 1 - A+B: Robert Astrop (49 points); Silver Cup - Division 1A - Fruit & Vegetables: Les White (39 points); Cottagers Cup - Division 1B – Flowers: Robert Astrop (41points); Plate 1A - Best Exhibit - Fruit & Vegetables: John Thom (Class 24); Plate 1B - Best Exhibit – Flowers: Steve Lee (Class 50); RHS Banksian Medal - Highest points in Division 1A+1B (- last two years' winners not eligible): John Thom ( 39 points); Hawkes Cup - Best Specimen Bloom: Robert Astrop (Class 44); Kathleen Bray Rose Bowl - Judge's Choice of Best Rose Exhibit: John Thom (Class 38); Myra Wainwright Trophy - Best Floral Arrangement: Mary Scutt (Class 63): WI Challenge Cup - Highest points in Division V - Home Produce: Helen Curtis (14 points); Trophy - Best Exhibit in Division 111 – Photography: Andrew Webster (Class 65); Des Scutt’s Trophy for Photography – ‘Three of a Kind’: Alice Verge (Class 69); McTigue Trophy - Best Exhibit in Division V1 – Handicrafts: Mark Goodchild (Class 126); Silver Challenge Cup - Highest points in Division 1V – Children: Jack Griffin; Welton Cup - Best Children's Exhibit: Jack Griffin (Class 78 & 76); Stanford Cup - Best Pensioner's Entry: Mary Scutt (Class 127); Hilda Stannard Trophy for Endeavour - Best non-trophy winner: Chris Bartlett. 45
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.
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AN ARMCHAIR DUFFER’S VIEW OF SPORT July / August Sunday, 10th July was an incredible day for British Sport ---Andy Murray was in the form of his life when he beat Canadian, Milos Raonic, in three straight sets to claim the Wimbledon Final. The brilliance of Murray’s returns to Raonic’s thunderbolt 147 mph serves was perhaps his greatest strength. Lewis Hamilton raced to victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone sending the fans wild and reducing his team mate Rosberg’s lead in the Driver’s Championship to one point. There is usually plenty of drama in the Tour de France but seeing Chris Froome in his yellow jersey running during the final part of stage 12 to Mont Ventioux was something different. He was forced to climb the mountain on foot after his bike was badly damaged when he collided with a television motor bike. He eventually won the Tour de France for the third time and crossed the finishing line linking hands on shoulders with his Team Sky fellow cyclists who had helped him over the previous 2186 miles. Portugal beat France one goal to nil in the Euro 2016 final, despite losing their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, to a knee injury midway through the first half. To my mind France were the better team but Portugal somehow won the game in extra time. A mediocre final to end a modest tournament. American golfer, Phil Mickelson, nearly made golf history at the Royal Troon Open by becoming the first man to shoot 62 in a major. His final putt on the 18th hole stayed right on the edge of the hole without dropping in. The Claret Jug was finally claimed by Sweden’s Henrik Stenson who fought a superb head to head battle with Phil Mickelson over the final 18 holes managing to win by three strokes as he finished on an Open record breaking 20 under par. Sunderland’s football manager, Sam Allardyce, has been selected to manage England’s football squad. He has the challenge of shaping a team that played so badly in the European Championship. 49
Sir Ben Ainsley and his team sailed his British America’s Cup boat to a one point victory at the World Series event in Portsmouth. He is striving to become the first British winner of the America’s Cup. He said “It’s brilliant to win again in front of our home crowd.” The greatest show on Earth!!! The 2016 Olympics certainly started with lots of thrills. In the men’s cycling road race on the first day the course was described as brutal and treacherous. Pre-race favourite Vincenzo Nibali and Britain’s Geraint Thomas, both in contention for a medal, both crashed on the final descent. In the women’s cycling road race Dutch rider, Annemiek Van Vleuten, who was out on her own in front lost control on the same descent and flew over the handlebars landing on her neck and back. Britain’s breaststroke swimmer, Adam Peaty, broke the world record in the 100m breaststroke heats - and claimed Team GB’s first gold medal in the final on the second day, breaking his own world record yet again. At the time of writing Team Britain has 7 gold medals, 8 silver and 6 bronze. Joe Clarke won the Kayak K1 in those choppy waters and Chris Mears and Jack Laugher were overwhelmed by their win in the synchronised three-metre spring board final. Cyclists Jason Kenny, Phillip Hinds and Callum Skinner won the team sprint, beating fancied New Zealand on the opening night of the velodrome. Rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover defended the title they won in London 2012 and the Men’s Four, Alex Gregory, Mohamed Sbihi, George Nash and Constantine Louloudis, also had a great victory. Cyclists Ed Clancy, Steven Burke, Owain Doull and Sir Bradley Wiggins beat Australia to win the Team Pursuit breaking the world record. It is impossible to mention all the medal winners but it will be Katherine Grainger’s last appearance as she and Vicky Thornley won silver in the women’s rowing double sculls becoming GB’s most successful female Olympian. Somerset farmer, Ed Ling, who won a single trap shooting bronze medal could not celebrate in Brazil because he had to get home to Taunton for the harvest. [We look forward to hearing our Duffer’s report on the rest of the Olympics next time. I am sure he will have enjoyed it. Editor] 50
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Friends of Holmwood Common and the National Trust September 2016 News from the Common Did you make it to the VPA Show this year? It was another very enjoyable event and we were pleased to recruit a number of new members to the Friends. It was also very pleasing to see all the entries in the photography class that is sponsored by the Friends – “My Favourite View (on Holmwood Common)” – and congratulations to the winners: 1st – Andrew Webster; 2nd – Charlotte Evans; 3rd – Julie Beale. Ranger’s Report By now, many of you will have seen, and perhaps enjoyed, the new seats at the Viewpoint. These are in memory of Glynis, daughter of Fred Trow, who lives in Warwick Close, South Holmwood. Glynis married and moved away from Holmwood but died a couple of years ago. Some may remember Glynis and many people will obviously know Fred. Back in July my colleague, Sophie, was very excited to find baby dormice in one of the nest-boxes installed on Holmwood Common earlier this year. The NT Volunteers have now constructed additional boxes for installation later this year, taking the total up to about fifty boxes. This should then provide a sufficient number of boxes over a relatively wide area for formal monitoring purposes. Fingers crossed for more good news next year. Many thanks for all the calls about the travellers on the old cricket pitch at South Holmwood. Under National Trust byelaws we can move groups like this off our property without having to go through the courts. Having spoken with one of the travellers on the Monday we returned with the police on Tuesday with an eviction notice ready to serve ... but they had already gone. To prevent them occupying the land again, we have created a ditch and bank alongside the road opposite the car park and the area has been tidied and restored. Rob Adam, Ranger, Holmwood Common 53
Coming soon … to a Common near you Saturday 29th October - Fungus & Tree Walk on Holmwood Common. We are in the process of finalising details of this annual exploration on Holmwood Common and for those that like to know that little bit more, we will be combining the fungus hunt with a closer look at the trees on and around the Common. More details soon but if you wish to make sure of your place then please contact us by email to FOHC.info@gmail.com . The walk will start at around 10.00am and last for up to three hours. This exciting event is free for members (although donations to help cover our costs will be welcome if you feel so inclined) or £5 per adult for non-members. All children under 16 attend free but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Deepdene Trail – official opening on 10th September The official opening of the Deepdene Trail takes place on 10th September as part of Mole Valley Heritage Week and we are pleased to announce that we have arranged for a speaker from this exciting project to join us for our Autumn Evening in November. More details next month. For details of the Deepdene Trail visit ... www.molevalley.gov.uk/deepdene/ Contact us … and visit us on Facebook If you have any questions about the National Trust’s work on Holmwood Common then 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 or by calling 07768 318124. Visit our Facebook page to see what your friends and neighbours have posted about their visits to the Common. Suspicious activity on the Common, such as suspected poaching or flytipping, should be reported to the Surrey Police by dialling 101 without delay. Join the Friends today ... Membership of the Friends of Holmwood Common is open to everyone. Please send your annual subscription – just £7 per household for 2016 (plus a donation, if you are feeling generous!) – to: Friends of Holmwood Common, c/o Jane Coombes, 3 Marley Rise, Dorking, RH4 3BP. Cheques should be made payable to “Friends of Holmwood Common” and, if you have one, please include your email address in order to receive our monthly e-newsletter. 54
NORTH HOLMWOOD SPORTS CLUB INHOLMS LANE, NORTH HOLMWOOD www.northholmwood.com The North Holmwood Sports and Social Club is open to all ages and 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 http://www.northholmwood.com/membership.html As well as regular bingo nights on a Thursday at 7.30pm and a Meat Raffle every Friday (tickets can be bought by members before the night so you do not lose the chance to win) the club hosts a range of other events which can be found on our website http://www.northholmwood.com as well as being advertised in The Spire. Join family and friends to watch major League/ Euro 2016 football matches and other sporting events or sit outside in the summer enjoying the stunning views across the hills. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Forthcoming Events Whatever sport you follow the Club will be showing all the important football matches and other major sporting events during weekends and evenings. 28th August – Quiz night with raffle 16th - 18th September – Beer and Sausage Fest with entertainment for all! As well as a range of beers and sausages to try there will also be cider (and soft drinks!). Children and well behaved dogs on leads welcome! 1st October – Elvis Night. This popular entertainer has been a big hit at The Red Chilli as well as other venues 12th November – Fireworks Night 55
17th December – Children’s Christmas Party Other events are being planned and will be emailed out to members so please keep a look out – there will also be posters in the club. If you are an existing member and have not yet renewed your membership please do so as soon as possible. Cheques made payable to North Holmwood Sports Club. Renewal prices are shown on our website www.northholmwood.com/membership.html The Stoolball season will shortly be coming to an end. The fixtures are available on our website. If you are interested in playing Stoolball this season or next 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 next summer and new players are always welcome so please contact Ian Elliott at wellie2266@gmail.com for more information. 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. 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 and the club will always do their best to accommodate your needs. http://www.northholmwood.com/hire.html 56
LET DOWN BY HIS FRIENDS In the Bible there are many accounts of Jesus healing people. You can read about one in Mark’s Gospel, chapter 2, verses 3 - 12. I like this one because it is about friends. The four men made a tremendous effort to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. When they reached the house where Jesus was, it was surrounded by lots of people; they could have given up and gone home. But they didn’t. What did they do?
OVER & UNDER? The answers to all of these are either OVER or UNDER… 1 When a car passes another vehicle. 2 In London, they call it the Tube. 3 A thick winter garment you wear outside. 4 Dungarees, or worn to do a dirty job. 5 One way to throw a ball. 6 Another name for a funeral director. 7 When someone falls off a boat. 8 Knickers, vests etc. (Answers at the bottom of the page)
On a school trip to France, the teachers were reminding the children about behaving properly. ‘And,’ said the headmaster, ‘what do you do if one of the children falls overboard?’ ‘Shout for help, sir,’ said one boy. ‘Good. And what do you do if one of the teachers falls overboard?’ The all-important change came ‘Which one, sir?’ from faith - not from the faith of the man but from the faith of his Answers: friends. One man’s life changed 1 overtaking 2 Underground forever because of four good 3 overcoat 4 overalls friends and one Best Friend, 5 underarm 6 undertaker Jesus. 7 overboard 8 underclothes At that time houses had flat roofs and a stairway outside the house that led up to the roof. The four men broke through the roof and lowered their friend down on his bed. Imagine all the faces looking up and wondering what was going on as the dust, earth and lumps of wood fell down! Then the Bible says "When Jesus saw their faith…"
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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; Salaried GPs: Drs Elizabeth Craggs, Natalie Moore, Allison Wong, Sarah Wells, Kate Heppenstall, Hilary Sindall; GP Registrar, Dr Andrew Brett and all the staff are always pleased to welcome new and existing residents to our Practice. We offer appointments across our three sites at North Holmwood, Brockham and Newdigate. 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. OUT OF HOURS SERVICE – NHS 111 Brockwood Medical Practice has a contract with the NHS to provide services Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:30pm. We are not open on Bank Holidays. Patients who require medical advice or treatment when we are closed should ring the national NHS 111 line. That’s 1 1 1 from any mobile phone or landline, calls are free. This service provides advice, information and treatment for NHS patients who become unwell when the practice is closed. The NHS 111 team will assess the patient’s condition over the phone and if clinically appropriate will refer to the local Out of Hours service. The Surrey Out of Hours service is provided by Care UK, Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 8:00am and 24 hours at weekends and during Bank Holidays. REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS We have recently had to review our dispensing arrangements for North Holmwood residents. As of 30th May the dispensary prescription request telephone line will no longer be available. Patients can still order repeat prescriptions via our website or drop a request into Reception. Please ring reception on 01306 885802 for any other queries.
FRIENDS & FAMILY SURVEY 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.