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Heart eat
Holy Ascension Church and Community Magazine May 2017
Space can be daunting, yet what it
offers or contains can be as
important as what surrounds it.
Space was made at Holy Ascension
in March for a special installation
highlighting the plight of refugees,
many of whom make a difficult
journey to a better life and often
find themselves in a challenging
space, as did Jesus between his
resurrection and his ascension.
This liminal time of waiting and
transition can be disconcerting.
Those who attended the Passion in
Chester were glad of space at one
of the many churches who opened
their doors for a quiet hour at the
cross on Good Friday.
As we contemplate this time
before Jesus' return to fill the
space at God's right hand, we have
the opportunity to fill spaces in our
community. Those born before
1945 are invited to a special lunch
on Friday 5th May at the Village Hall
and on Thursday 25th May the
annual Ascension Supper takes
place at Holy Ascension.
So why not come and fill a space?
You will be made most welcome.
(Cover photos of Holy Ascension
courtesy of Colin Attwood)
Welcome to Heartbeat …
at…
The Church’s logo was designed for the 160th anniversary of the Church in 2014. It illustrates the church’s commitment to be at the heart of the whole community of Upton by Chester. The name for the magazine, Heartbeat, reflects that commitment.
Editorial Team Sharon Forsdyke - Editor Margaret Adams Colin Attwood Sue Burgess Ali Ireland Dave O’Brien William Wheldon
Copy for the magazine is always welcome. Contributions for the June issue should be received by 12th May via the Parish Office or email [email protected]
Welcome to the month of May.
Hope you had a lovely Easter.
In early April, Upton Community
Choir sang at the Upton Village Hall
to the members of Upton Friday
Lunch Club. I was one of many
singers there and we had a fine
time through song.
Memories came flooding back to
me of the Lunch Club I helped run
in Ellesmere Port for nearly 17
years. We had 90 members and
ran three days a week.
Phil Pearn, Co-ordinator for the
Lunch club, told me they are
holding a special celebration lunch
for V.E. Day on Friday 5th May and
he would love to see new folks
attending. Further details about
this lunch appear further on in the
magazine.
Phil and his team are lovely and
serve the folks with love and joy.
The two course meal looked lovely
and was lovingly prepared and
cooked by the kitchen team.
Could I ask a
favour? If you
know of
anyone who
would benefit
from this
Lunch Club,
would you ask
them and help them make the call?
This type of community work I call
Kingdom Work. I believe as you
serve the elderly, you are bringing
in the Kingdom of God and blessing
those who come for lunch. As Jesus
said, “When you do to the least of
these, you do it to me."
Every Blessing, Dave O’ Brien
(Curate)
Out and About…
Monthly Friday Luncheon Club
11.45-2.45pm Upton Village Hall. Membership £5 per term (£6 per
lunch includes 2 course meal, tea/coffee and mints)
Followed by after lunch cabaret entertainment (30 minutes duration)
Try us out first – come as a guest Enquiries and bookings call 383584
(only between 9am and 5pm please) Difficulty in getting to the Village
Hall? There is a subsidised taxi available in the Upton area.
Excuse me while I have a little
moan. I bought a book recently,
paid for it and as the assistant
handed it to me I said, "Thank
you." He replied "No worries."
What? No worries? Of course there
are no worries! I'm buying a book
not negotiating a peace deal for
the Middle East.
A simple transaction is the least of
my worries. No worries indeed!
The correct reply is "You're
welcome."
Every morning I get up, make a cup
of tea and switch on the television
and catch up on the news. Usually
it's mostly doom and gloom.
What a way to start the day - as if I
didn't have enough to worry about.
The problem these days with mass
communication and rolling news is
there's plenty to worry about.
Donald Trump in the White House
and the Brexit negotiations, the
international situation, terrorism,
the economy…and if that's not
enough there's the next bill to drop
through the letterbox and the car
is due its MOT.
Some people's lives seem to roll
along so easily. Nothing seems to
faze them or bother them. Their
rule of life is, 'no worries.'
I have a friend like that. Any
problem no matter how bad, it’s
“Ah, don't worry.” There are times
I could quite happily strangle him,
because if you’re a worrier there’s
a worry for every age and occasion.
And if you find you have nothing to
worry about, that's worrying.
Of course, we have concerns about
family and friends and ourselves,
and yes, there are times and those
awful situations where our worry is
natural and justified, where the
future, always uncertain, is dark
and seems to hold no hope. But
generally, worry accomplishes
nothing. Can any situation be
changed by worrying about it? No.
And what’s more it can even make
things worse. It can take up all our
thought, time and energy. It's like
something we chew and chew but
can neither swallow nor spit out.
The Bible does not give us an
unreal picture of life. Rather it
recognises life as it really is with
Letter from Paul
our sufferings and struggling, but it
reminds us that in all those
situations God offers us strength
here and now, and a sure hope for
the future.
Jesus said “Can any one of you by
worrying add a single hour to your
life?" (Matthew 6:27)
These words aren't just happy little
platitudes or religious clichés.
We see times of pain and trouble
in Jesus' life and in those times he
prays and when he could, he did
something about it.
Above all he trusted in God to get
him through and bring good even
out of the worst of times. Jesus did
indeed suffer and die on that cross,
but the love and power of God is
greater than death itself. Jesus was
raised, and offers us a share in that
resurrection.
Can any one of us by worrying add
a single hour to our lives? Of
course not. There are though,
those things which concern us, and
often, rightly so.
But worry is a waste of time. It
steals our joy and keeps us busy
doing nothing.
Better perhaps to have a bit of
faith and trust our future to God
whose love will see us through
today, whatever tomorrow might
bring, and for all eternity.
It's worth noting that the phrase
'don’t worry’ appears 365 times in
the Bible, one for every day of the
year.
May God grant you trust in him
that you might know peace and a
sure hope for the future. Paul
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
15th – 21st May
at St Columba’s Church
Each night from 6.45 - 7.15pm Monday 15th May Tuesday 16th May
Wednesday 17th May Thursday 18th May
Friday 19th May
Saturday 20th May From 5.30 to 6.00pm
Sunday 21st May Final Worship Service
at 6.30 pm
On the 12th March you may have
seen a strangely modified child’s
tent in the Kempe room. I would
like to thank Rev. Paul Newman for
allowing me to present this
installation. I am also grateful to all
who looked at the tent, chatted
about it and gave of their time to
let me ask my questions and tell
you my story. If you missed the
event or only observed from the
other end of the room, I would like
to tell you a little more about it.
One of my modules at University
required the creation of something
that represented a global issue or
movement that I wanted to
explore - I chose the refugee crisis.
We are told that the refugee crisis
is a political, economic and socially
insurmountable problem. In
reality, it is up to each of us to
decide whether we accept this
supposition, or whether we choose
another possibility - that through
positive action, allied to a continual
expression of hope, there is a
chance that we can find a solution
together.
Consideration of whether we
should ‘Make a Space’ for
refugees, in both a literal and
physical sense is a personal choice.
It was also the title of this project.
The point of the installation was to
elicit a response to the issue, and
in this context, the feedback was
not just positive, but extremely
helpful. I collected all the ideas,
themes, discussions, thoughts and
stories shared with me to further
support my project.
Make a Space
Some of the video taken of
congregation members’ interest
was edited to create a five minute
information loop which also
strengthened the final
presentation.
I exhibited the ‘Make a Space: An
Installation’ on the 4th April at Bath
Spa University. Alix Taylor-Hay
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VACANT FLAT IN CHESTER
Applications are invited to fill a
vacant one bedroom flat belonging
to the Almshouses of William
Jones. The vacancy relates to a
first floor flat in the centre of
Chester, within easy reach of local
amenities. The flat comprises a
living room, kitchen, storeroom,
bathroom and bedroom and
benefits from gas central heating.
The flat would suit either a married
couple or a single person and
applications are invited from either
category. A small maintenance
payment is charged for the
occupation of the flat. Residents
are responsible for the council tax,
water rates and the usual utilities.
Persons applying should be not
less than 55 years of age, currently
residing in Chester and members of
the Church of England and attend
Church.
Applications should be made in
writing as soon as possible to:
Mr H J Butler Clerk to the trustees Jolliffe & Co LLP 6 St John Street Chester CH1 1DA
Reminder!
Churches together in Upton Trip to The National Arboretum
on Tuesday 23rd May Meet at 10am at Upton URC
Heath Road, Upton
From the Parish Registers
Funerals
21st March Norma Wilkinson
28th March
Beryl Allman
19th April Evelyn Higgins
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PLUMBER
Were you in Chester on Good
Friday? Here a few reflections
from a couple of witnesses and a
participant…
Very powerful.
To now see it for ourselves and
hear those shouts and drums –
On He comes
From under the Eastgate with the
donkey.
Crowds of people close, confined,
Very public witness to his
suffering and ordeal –
No veil drawn over his ordeal.
God's answer enacted on the
streets of Jerusalem.
The price he paid and the
opportunity to save him...
They chose instead a terrorist.
In a very short distance He went
from acclaim to agonising
crucifixion against the walls of our
ancient cathedral where He is
now worshipped every day.
Ann Attwood
‘Taking part in the Chester
Passion is an exciting and uplifting
experience. Under the dynamic
direction of Matt Baker, we all
give our best to bring alive the
message of Easter to those who
are watching.’ Sandra Boyne
(Participant in the Passion Crowd)
‘Watching The Chester Passion,
we suffered alongside the gallant
actors who helped make this
gospel story a stark reality. It was
indeed a thought-provoking
triumph of community
endeavour.’ Stella Lunney
(Photos courtesy of Colin Attwood)
The Passion
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Thank you to Graham Barley for creating this cryptic crossword for us.
Answers next month.
May Crossword
ACROSS 1. Morse’s attempts? (10)
7. Ma is the creation of non-belief (7)
8. Consumed at college by the sound of it! (5)
10. Throw out several stones initially (4)
11. The writing’s on the wall! (8)
13. More embarrassed – either way (6)
15. Did his jealous brothers pit against him? (6)
17. Supposes enigma is worked out (8)
18. Reverberation coming from the choir (4)
21. Two score twice at Wimbledon (5)
22. At heart Esme and Eric follow a winding course (7)
23. Soap for cockneys? (10)
DOWN 1. Spirit of those in trouble (5)
2. Five left Davis on the platform (4)
3. Awful dream I think a lot of (6)
4. Result of blocked drain above Florence (west)? (8)
5. Autocrat likely to hide resemblance to a rodent (7)
6. Crazy madmen stir genius (10)
9. They live near each other in wild bush region (10)
12. Get miner to reform army unit (8)
14. Blood count? (7)
16. Vicar’s address? (6)
19. Yields seeds we’re told (5)
20. Places holding delicate material (4)
April Crossword Answers
ACROSS: 1. Bray 3.Cheshire 9. Inkwell 10. Arson 11. Hades 12. Abseil 14 Oystercatcher 17. Broken 19. Atlas 22. Hairy 23. Ireland 24. Trekking 25. Star
DOWN: 1. Brighton 2. Asked 4. Holy Ascension 5. Snaps 6. Ipswich 7. Etna 8. Tenant 13. Crusader 15. Sardine 16. Travel 18. Kayak 20. Leapt 21. Whit
DOWN 1. Spirit of those in trouble (5)
2. Five left Davis on the platform (4)
3. Awful dream I think a lot of (6)
4. Result of blocked drain above Florence (west)? (8)
5. Autocrat likely to hide resemblance to a rodent (7)
6. Crazy madmen stir genius (10)
9. They live near each other in wild bush region (10)
12. Get miner to reform army unit (8)
14. Blood count? (7)
16. Vicar’s address? (6)
19. Yields seeds we’re told (5)
20. Places holding delicate material (4)
April Crossword Answers
ACROSS: 1. Bray 3.Cheshire 9. Inkwell 10. Arson 11. Hades 12. Abseil 14 Oystercatcher 17. Broken 19. Atlas 22. Hairy 23. Ireland 24. Trekking 25. Star
DOWN: 1. Brighton 2. Asked 4. Holy Ascension 5. Snaps 6. Ipswich 7. Etna 8. Tenant 13. Crusader 15. Sardine 16. Travel 18. Kayak 20. Leapt 21. Whit
Messy Church
The next Messy church will be
on
‘Moses and Miriam – family matters’
Sunday 14th May
at 4.30pm, in
Holy Ascension Church
Volunteers If you are interested in becoming involved in our Messy Church planning or volunteering to help on the day or with preparation of crafts, please email us on [email protected].
Any help offered no matter how large or small is greatly appreciated.
We are also looking to launch a Young Helper scheme too. Are you 10+ and would like to be more involved in helping others? Maybe you are looking to earn a volunteering badge at Guides or Scouts? Then why not help out once a month at our Messy Church Sessions. For more information please email us on [email protected].
‘I like helping at Messy Church because it proclaims the Gospel to the future church.’ (Messy Church Helper)
Photos from April’s Messy Church ‘Palm Sunday to Easter Day’
Kid’s eat
Wordsearch
Sunday 14th 21st and 28th May
Bible themed crafts and activities for children during
10.45am Service.
There is now an area in church for babies and young children. Thank you to the sewing group for making the quilt and cushions for it.
Spotlight on Upton Heath School
Do you want to find out more about our local church school?
Click the following links to find out what's been happening recently. 24th March
https://hail.to/upton-heath-church-of-england-primary-school/ publication/QUMhujY
31st March https://hail.to/upton-heath-church-of-england-primary-school/ publication/nlUg1xC 21st April https://hail.to/upton-heath-church-of-england-primary-school/ /publication/ODq2jWO Foundation Governor Upton Heath C of E School Graeme White 312753
We would like to thank Spar, Long Lane for their continued support for Messy Church and in the distribution of Heartbeat.
Thanks also to the Bache Post Office for helping to distribute the magazine.
Hospice Coffee Morning Update
The amount raised at the coffee
morning held at the Upton
Community Hall on Saturday 8th
April came to £462.
Thanks to all who supported this
event and to all those who
helped arrange the hall and
served refreshments.
PCC Update Holy Ascension's Annual General Meeting on 23rd April was attended by
40 parishioners.
Paul thanked everyone for the warm welcome he and his family had
received on his arrival in Upton. He outlined his vision for the future and
stressed that he was not appointed as a 'babysitter' for the Church but
as an instrument for its future growth. He also pointed out that it was
encouraging that recently, there had been early signs of an increase in
numbers attending Church and a slight upturn on the financial front.
An update of the number of people on the Electoral Roll was received
followed by a presentation of the Annual Accounts. The Annual Report,
which is a collation of reports describing activities from the various
Church groups, was tabled and accepted.
Paul gave a vote of thanks to Jean May and Chris Reeve for their past
duties as Church Wardens, especially the difficult times during the
Interregnum.
Two Church Wardens were appointed to serve for the following year 1) Mike Curtis and 2) Colin Foden.
Thank you to all who generously gave donations for the Easter flowers in memory of family and friends. As you can see the Flower Team did another marvellous job!
Cathedral’s Golden Jubilee
This month marks the 50th
anniversary of the consecration of
the Roman Catholic cathedral in
Liverpool, dedicated to Christ the
King. The cathedral is instantly
recognised and rightly admired but
the building of a Roman Catholic
cathedral in the city was not
achieved without difficulty or
controversy and suffered several
false starts.
The need for an R.C. cathedral was
recognised in the middle of the
19th century following the Catholic
Emancipation Act in 1829 and the
growing catholic population in the
city. The original plan was for a
cathedral in Everton, dedicated to
St Edward and a design was
produced by E.Pugin, the son of
Augustus Pugin (of Houses of
Parliament fame.) Inevitably it was
to be a building of Victorian Gothic,
complete with tall steeple,
pinnacles and pointed arches.
Owing to pressure on diocesan
funds only the Lady Chapel was
built and this became the parish
church of Our Lady Immaculate,
sadly now demolished. Liverpool
had to wait many more years for
its cathedral.
The impetus came from
Archbishop Downey in the 1920s.
Following a rally to celebrate the
centenary of catholic emancipation
in 1929, attended by 400,000, he
felt that time had come.
Fundraising started, a site on
Brownlow Hill was acquired and
the architect Sir Edward Lutyens
was engaged. The planned
cathedral was enormous, intended
as the second biggest church in the
world (after St Peter’s in Rome) to
be topped by a huge dome
unsurpassed anywhere and rising
to 437 feet, over 100 feet higher
than its Anglican neighbour, then
under construction. Possibly the
scale of the proposed building was
influenced by the size of the new
Anglican construction. Whether
the churches should have spent
vast sums on huge cathedrals
when people close by were living in
poverty in houses that were little
better than pig sties is another
question. Nevertheless even for an
agnostic, both Liverpool cathedrals
are awe-inspiring.
If built, Lutyens cathedral would
have dominated the skyline. Its
scale can best be illustrated by the
fact that the nearby tower on the
university building would have
fitted inside the porch of the new
cathedral. It was not to be.
Building began in 1933 with the
crypt but the war and rising costs
meant a rethink.
The idea of an R.C. cathedral was
also controversial. After Glasgow,
Liverpool was probably the most
divided city in the country along
sectarian lines.
The planned cathedral prompted
sectarian unrest and the well-
known protestant leader Pastor
Harold Longbottom is famously
alleged to have said he would
rather see a poison germ factory in
the city than a catholic cathedral.
For many years Longbottom sat on
the city council for the Liverpool
Protestant Party, an organisation
that existed for most of the 20th
Century until it merged with the
local Tory council.
After the war, a scaled down
version of the cathedral was
planned by Adrian Gilbert Scott
(brother of Giles – a Roman
Catholic-who designed the
Anglican cathedral) but this did not
find favour. Archbishop Heenan
instituted a competition for a new,
and more affordable design in the
early 1960s and the winner was F.
Gibberd’s design that we see
today. Two of the stipulations were
that the altar should be the focal
point and that Lutyens’ crypt
should be incorporated.
The current building is circular with
the altar central and various small
chapels leading off, the first
cathedral to use this layout. Above
the altar is a lantern topped by a
crown of thorns, reflecting the
dedication. Blue stained glass gives
the interior a peaceful feel. The
original crypt is in everyday use
with all sorts of activities from
masses, to beer festivals, to
examination facilities for the
nearby universities. Above the
crypt is a large piazza for outdoor
events. Standing here helps give a
feeling for the intended scale of
the original design as does a visit
to the crypt itself, worth every
penny of the £3 charge. The
cathedral is well worth a visit,
made even more interesting by
the history, which is very well
illustrated by displays in the foyer
and the crypt. A visit should be
combined with a trip to the
Museum of Liverpool at the Pier
Head to view the scale model of
the original design.
William Wheldon
By WyrdLight.com, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid
=31277770
By WyrdLight.com, CC BY-SA 3.0,
Events to celebrate the 50th year
of the cathedral include a series
of special organ recitals
beginning on 1st May, a talk on
the building of the cathedral on
13th May, and a performance of
The Liverpool Mass on the
evening of May 13th (LightNight
2017) which will feature a
specially commissioned light
performance featuring the
Cathedral Choir and organist
Matthew Searles. There will also
be a floral tribute in the
cathedral between 2nd and 5th
June and a cathedral anniversary
concert on 24th June.
For more information contact
0151 709 9222 or visit
www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk
2017 marks the 90th anniversary of
the National Garden Scheme. The
original Open Gardens scheme was
started in 1927 by the Queen's
Nursing Institute as a way of
contributing to a memorial fund in
memory of their patron Queen
Mary who died in 1925.
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire
was the first to open its gates on
28th May 1927. Those who paid the
one shilling admission charge
could, according to The Times,
'wander where they liked.'
The National Garden Scheme
Charitable Trust was set up in 1980
and the Queen's Nursing Institute
still receives support, along with
Macmillan and other charities.
So far the scheme has raised over
£50 million for good causes and
over half a million garden visits are
made each year. Gardens have to
be of particularly high standard
and be of interest to the public for
at least 45 minutes to be accepted
into the scheme.
During 2017 gardens that first
welcomed visitors in 1927, such as
Englefield House in Berkshire, will
invite visitors to step back in time
and enjoy stunning surroundings.
More than 400 gardens will open
during the Anniversary weekend of
27th- 29th May. So why not pick up
a NGS booklet from the Tourist
Board and see what you discover?
For more details visit ngs.org.uk.
Though not part of the N.G.S.
Tushingham Hall (SY13 4QP) will
open on 7th May from 2-5pm for
bluebell walks. Admission of £5
includes tea and scone. Proceeds
will be split between Tushingham
Church and The Hospice of the
Good Shepherd. Sharon Forsdyke
90 Years of Open Gardens
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Just as Christian Aid itself had its
origins 70 years ago in the need to
alleviate the refugee crisis in
Europe after the Second World
War, so Christian Aid week was
born 60 years ago out of the same
compelling need to help the
world's displaced.
There are still 65 million people
across the globe fleeing their
homes because of war, conflict and
disasters and making dangerous
journeys in search of safety.
So the need to collect money in
Christian Aid week is still as strong!
The theme of this year’s collection
is ‘Do not turn your back on the
refugees’ and especially those
stranded in Greece, by giving them
stoves as well as cooking facilities.
As a Church, we must not turn our
backs.
We can help to raise money in
three ways during Christian Aid
week which falls this year between
14th and 20th May.
1. Help with the street envelope
collection around Upton.
2. Attend the Churches Together
Lunch (details below) which raises
money for Christian Aid.
3. Give generously when an
envelope drops through your door
(or you can pick one up in church if
your street is not covered.)
If you would like to know more
about Christian Aid, there are
magazines in Church or you can
visit Christianaid.org.uk or speak to
Margaret Bain who is the Christian
Aid representative for Holy
Ascension.
60 years of Christian Aid Week
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH FOR
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
Wednesday 17th May From 12 – 1pm
In the Kempe Room Holy Ascension Church
The big Christian Aid coffee morning on 4th March raised £1904.75.
A Big Thank You to everyone who supported this event.
Upton Community Hall
Monday 15th May
at 7.30pm
“Life and Times of a Busker’’ By Eric Newton
Non-members are very welcome There will be a Sales Table
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Women’s Section, Heath Road
Tuesday 16th May
8.00pm ‘Experience of Wildlife While
Serving in Kenya’ Johnathan Hurst
Visitors Welcome
£1.50 including Tea/Coffee and Biscuits
BACKFORD, MOLLINGTON &
DISTRICT
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY.
The next meeting will be
AGM on
Wednesday 3rd May
Mike Richardson
will then talk about
“The Stolterfoht Family in Chester
1787-1946”
Backford & Mollington Village Hall
All are welcome to attend,
non-members £3.00.
Upton-by-Chester Flower ClubUpton Village Hall
Wednesday 24th May
7.30pm
Mark Entwistle (Area)
‘Art for Arts Sake’
Visitors Welcome - £5
Sunday Lunch Club
Sunday 28th May
Upton Community Hall
Please contact
Sheila Taylor 01244 383481
to reserve your place
ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH FELLOWSHIPS
Ascension Supper Thursday 25th May
Bring & Share Supper In Kempe Room
(Following service)
Drinks will be provided
Everyone Welcome
Millennium Greenway Friends
Saturday 20th May 10am See website for details
www.millenniumgreenwayfriends.org.uk
Upton Litter Action Group Helping to keep our community tidy
For details on the May date visit
Uptonbychester.org.uk or contact
Cllr Jean Evans on
01244 377200/07917444534
COFFEE AND
CHAT!
Every Monday 10.00am – Noon
The Pavilion
Wealstone Lane
An open invitation is
extended to all.
Churches Together in Upton
Wednesday 7.15-9.15pm Upton Community Choir 10th After service Caring & Sharing Lunch 24th 3.00pm Wednesday Singers
Thursday 10.00am –Noon Sewing Group
Saturday 9.30am Parish Prayers 10.00am- Noon Church open
Monday 10.15-10.45am Gentle Music for Babies 11.15-11.45am Toddlers Music Time 2.00-3.00pm Musical Tots
Tuesday 1.15pm Sunshine Tots Term Time (Upton Community Hall) Upton Junior Choir 4.00-5.00pm Years 2 - 4 5.30-6.30pm Years 4 - 6 Wednesday 10.00am Musical Tots (Dale Barracks Hughes Centre)
Upton Community Hall,
Demage Lane, Upton, CH2 1EL
Opening hours The parish office will be open Monday to Friday 9.30 – 11.30am
Parish Administrator Karen Evans 383518
Email [email protected]
Parish Safeguarding Coordinator
Please contact the coordinator via the parish
office or email:
The food bank
provides 3 days of emergency food
for local people in crisis.
There is a box in church for non-perishable food
donations. Urgently needed
items:
Custard
Instant Mash
(They have plenty of beans!)
Wednesday 3rd 10.15am Holy Communion
Sunday 7th
8.00am
9.00am
10.45am
Holy Communion
Choral Eucharist
All Age Worship
Wednesday 10th 10.15am Holy Communion
Sunday 14th
8.00am
9.00am
10.45am
4.30pm
Holy Communion
Choral Eucharist
Holy Communion
Messy Church
Wednesday 17th 10.15am
Holy Communion
Sunday 21st
8.00am
9.00am
10.45am
Holy Communion
Choral Eucharist
Morning Praise
Wednesday 24th 10.15am Holy Communion
Thursday 25th
Ascension Day
7.00pm Holy Communion
Bring & Share
Supper
Sunday 28th 8.00am
9.00am
10.45am
Holy Communion
Choral Eucharist
Morning Praise
Wednesday 31st 10.15am Holy Communion
Vicar Paul Newman 383518 [email protected]
Curate Dave O’Brien 375782
Church Warden Mike Curtis 313152 Colin Foden 381094 [email protected]
Parochial Readers Barbara Capstick 380299
PCC Secretary/ Churches Together in Upton Margaret Whaley [email protected]
PCC Treasurer Sue Burgess 380340 [email protected]
Community & Church Musician Clare Newbould 07896 614397 [email protected]
Electoral Roll Secretary Mark Burgess 380340
Family Workers/Sunshine Tots Margaret Adams 07707 030020 Alison Ireland 380730 [email protected]
Guides District Commissioner Gill Goynes 310000
Church Fellowship Leaders Barbara Capstick 380299 Margaret Brizell 381404
Views expressed in this magazine are not
necessarily those of the Editorial Team, the Clergy,
the Parochial Church Council, or of any
authoritative body of the Church of England.
Monday
10.15-10.45am Gentle Music for Babies
11.15-11.45am Toddlers Music Time
2.00-3.00pm Musical Tots
Wednesday
10.00am-11.00am Musical Tots
At Dale Barracks Hughes Centre
£2.00 per session
Tuesday (Term Time)
4.00-5.00pm Years 2-4
5.30-6.30pm Years 4-6
A choir for all children, aged 6 years
and over, who love to sing a wide range
of music from pop and rock to songs
from musicals and World music.
Wednesday
7.15-9.15pm
£2.00 per session
Open to all who love to sing.
(No audition, no pressure.)
All community music activities take place in the Kempe Room, Holy Ascension Church, Church Lane, Upton. CH2 1DJ (unless otherwise stated).
For more information contact
Clare Newbould 07896 614397
email [email protected]
Or check out our website www. holyascension.org.uk
Upton Community Music