MAGAZINEWootton Wawen

December 2012 - January 2013

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Painting by Myah Ford. Chestnut class. Yr 3. Wootton School

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From the Presbytery…This Holy Season

of Advent and Christmas

May this Holy Seasonrenew us all in God’s love

to be a people of hopeso that we can truly rejoice

in the message of peace on earthfrom the Lord who loves us.

May this Holy Seasonrenew us all in our desireto be people of goodwill

so that we can truly sharein the tidings of great joy

from the Lord who loves us.Amen.Fr. Pat

From the Vicarage…

As you prepare to celebrate this festive occasion, I hope that you will find time to come along to church to join in our celebration of the birth of Jesus, whose own birth gave birth to Christmas.

I love Christmas for so many reasons and realise that it took on great significance when I was four years old and went along to my first nativity play and really believed that I had seen an angel! It wasn’t until I started going to Sunday school that I realised the angel was in fact a wonderful lady who would be my Sunday school teacher! Many years later, that same person saw me become a priest in the church and was touched by the thought of the part she had played in my Christian journey.

I still love and believe in angels, but what really touched my life was the Christian story of Christ’s birth, with all its elements, giving it the power to speak to people in so many ways. As I grew up it was the mystery of that Christmas night, where one star amongst millions guided some stargazers to the town of Bethlehem, to the very place where a little child was born amongst the straw of an animal shelter, that caused me to think deeper about Christmas.

Whether we are comfortable or curious about Christmas, whatever aspect of the story we warm to, we connect our lives with the idea of God being found at the heart of a human family. I invite you to come again to the Christmas services, to be touched by the wonder and the warmth of Jesus, and to allow God to be born amongst us again and again and again, for that is what Christmas is about!

Revd Terry Mason

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Two of Wootton’s familiar landmark buildings – St Peter’s Church and neighbouring Wootton Hall enveloped in seasonal snow – feature on this year’s Christmas cards produced by the Wagen Trust to support its work.

Village resident Mark Hampton has produced two original designs available in exclusive or mixed packs of 10 (five of each design) costing £4. Wagen Trust secretary John Lawton explained: “This year we decided to make the cards more affordable by reducing the size as well as offering a choice of designs.”

He estimates that, over the years, the sale of Wootton’s exclusive Christmas cards has raised around £1,000 for the Trust.

Cards are on sale at Arden Books, Yew Tree Farm, and St Peter’s.

Light up a Life The Shakespeare Hospice is again inviting all who wish to remember loved ones in a special way at Christmas to ‘Light up a Life’ by sponsoring a tree light in their memory. These lights will be switched on during a brief service in the Great Garden of New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, on Sunday December 2 at 4pm and will remain lit until January 7.

Blue envelopes Christmas is the time for giving – and we’re asking for a donation to support the magazine, which is delivered free to every address in the village.

Advertising revenue helps cover the cost of production and a £5 donation ensures the magazine’s future. They can be handed in at Wootton Stores, the Post Office Stores or St Peter’s.

Thank you!

A big thank youJeremy Edwards, a familiar face at Wootton Stores, finally tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Kate. They’ve asked us to pass on their thanks to those involved organising the collection and to those who contributed with overwhelming generosity, plus “a massive thank you” to Wootton Park.

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enjoyed while celebrating our 90th birthday year.

Presentations were made to four committee members who had chosen to retire. The new committee was elected and Shirley Davies was re-elected president.

Following supper, we enjoyed our own homespun entertainment in the form of a nostalgic quiz. Twenty five shoeboxes were presented to Barbara Keeling to send away to the charity Samaritan’s Purse - Christmas boxes for children who own nothing!

On December 10 we celebrate Christmas together. We warmly welcome visitors to all our meetings. Our Membership now stands at 52, so there is much going on.SD

Do Drop InnOrganisers Doreen Leonard and Mavis Harvey write: “We are sorry to announce that due to lack of support the Do Drop Inn has now closed. We thought it would be good for people to meet for a chat and a cup of tea, and it started off being very well supported. We were able to send money to chosen charities, which was great. Unfortunately it did not last, so we have no alternative but to close. Many thanks to all of you who have supported it during the last 12 months. We wish everyone a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.”

Calling all carollersWootton’s Carol Singers will be singing all the favourite carols on Friday December 21. Organiser Lynette Hayes said: “Please listen out for us between 6-8 pm, or put on a Santa hat and join us! We’re meeting outside Wootton Hall Country Club at 6pm and song sheets will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.”

There was an excellent attendance for the November AGM when members appreciated all the official reports that outlined the exciting and extremely busy year that we had

Women’s Institute

Craft ClubWootton Hall’s Sun Lounge is a hive of activity on Wednesday afternoons when members of the Craft Club meet for a chat, a free cuppa and some homemade cakes from our superb baker friend and resident Barbara, as well as making all kinds of things.

Members now have a new challenge to spruce up the interior of a 1923 vintage caravan acquired by Julie Folkes, managing director of Allens Caravans. Quilter Anne Burgin has already made some beautiful throws and a table cloth, with new curtains next on the list. Members are also set to make a rag rug to make the caravan more cosy.

A children’s Christmas party has also been arranged, with a magic show, face painting and disco – plus a visit from Santa! AA

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Christmas services in WoottonSt Peter’s and St Benedict’s will start the celebrations by once again joining together for the traditional ecumenical carol service in St Peter’s at 3.30pm on Sunday December 16.

Other services arrangements are: Christmas EveSt Peter’s: 3.30pm – Crib and Christingle service11pm – Midnight service (with holy communion)St Benedict’s: 7.30pm - Carols and – 8pm - first mass of Christmas

Christmas DaySt Peter’s: 11am – Christmas celebration (with holy communion)St Benedict’s: 8.30am – mass (St Nicholas Beaudesert) 10.00am – mass (St Benedict’s)

Very special giftsFamilies and others attending the 11am Toy Services at St Peter’s and St Michael’s, Claverdon, on Sunday December 2 are being asked to take along items that would make suitable gifts for children who may not otherwise receive any present at Christmas.

Norrie Moore, who is conducting the Wootton service, said: “We will be collecting suitable new or high quality used toys and gifts for younger children and teenagers as well.” Suggested gifts include toiletries, make up, stationery, books, puzzles, gadgets, hats, gloves, scarves, sweets and chocolates, as well as traditional toys. “Please don’t send soft toys unless they are in their original packaging as we can no longer use them.”

The services are supporting the work of the George Muller Trust and this year will be providing toys to enable the churches of Bristol to distribute gifts to needy children.

George Muller began his work rescuing orphaned children in 1835. He ensured that the children were provided with safe comfortable homes, taught in faith in God and that when the time came for them to go out in the world each one had employment. Later he extended his work in worldwide ministry.

His work continues, caring for orphans and children in need worldwide. This year the trust provided the cows for Julian and Caroline Lott to supply milk for their orphans in Malawi.

Local connectionsJustin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham and the newly elected Archbishop of Canterbury, has strong connections with Coventry Diocese. After ordination he served in parishes in both Nuneaton and Southam before becoming a canon of Coventry Cathedral, where he was responsible for Peace and Reconciliation. He then went on to become Dean of Liverpool before moving to Durham.

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Faith in cooking concept The audience at Claverdon’s Men’s Breakfast was given insight into a new type of cooking stove being developed to improve life in African countries.

Guest Andy Richardson, a trained engineer and chief executive Metalrax of Alvechurch, said the model, which is near the production stage, will cut fuel costs, cooking time and Co2 emissions by around one-third and carbon monoxide by 20%. He credited his Christian beliefs, linked to the need to help our Third World neighbours, for developing the idea, which could grow to sell half a million units a year..

Work is underway to set up distribution in target countries using NGO’s, carbon credits and local micro-finance methods. When production levels bring down unit costs from the expected 35 dollars to perhaps 15 dollars, the stove - designed to burn wood, charcoal or animal dung - could be within 10-dollar a week family budgets.

Andy, who said his faith demands he practices honesty and fairness in business, added that the design ensures fuel cost savings to cover the outlay over a period, reduction in emissions contributing to global warming and less cooking time for women in the household who will be freed up to meet other responsibilities.

Christmas with Noah Noah’s Story Box Children’s Christmas service is on Friday December 14 at Claverdon Church, followed by the Christmas party at the Church Centre.

The festivities begin with the children’s service at 1pm in church with ‘Open the Book’ story tellers and an informal choir from Claverdon School - with children welcome to join the nativity tableau - followed by lunch in the Church Centre. Please bring lunch boxes and drinks for the children. There’ll be seasonal treats, games and activities and lunch (£4) for mums/carers.

For more information contact Gill Evans (01926 842690/843234).

Food boxesThere’s been a great response to the Three Parishes food bank initiative – a big thank you to everyone who has contributed. Please keep it going.

These local efforts support the work of Leamington Christian Mission in helping local families who are finding it increasingly difficult to feed themselves. All you need to do is place your contribution of food in the special box at the back of St Peter’s… If you can make a regular commitment so much the better.

There are plans to invite Steph and Geoff, who run the mission, to come and talk about their work.

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A seasonal treatArmonico Consort has found time in its busy pre-Christmas schedule to stage a very special candlelight concert in St Peter’s on Thursday December 13. Our church is one of Armonico’s favourite venues. There maybe – just – the odd ticket left! To check availability call the Vicarage (01564 793844).

Getting choir taped Plans are afoot for St Peter’s choir to become recording artistes. It follows the success of their performance of a specially composed work by our parish church organist Stuart Beare.

Stuart, whose musical pedigree includes leading the Bairkatz Swing Orchestra and, 25 years ago, running Stratford Festival of music and art, wrote the piece in the 1990s but it has never previously been heard publicly.

Its premiere, with choir members Paul Moorhouse and Janet Nicholls as duetists singing Remember (words by celebrated 19th century poet Christina Rossetti), was so well received the idea of making a tape for local sale has been mooted.

Stuart said: “The piece has simply lain in a drawer since its only other outing some years ago when another choir found it too emotional to sing when rehearsing for a remembrance event.” Happily Stuart retrieved the score to add an appropriate new dimension to St Peter’s annual All Saints’ service celebrating the memory of those we have loved.

Dressed in unisonAll 18 members of St Peter’s choir now have matching robes – thanks to the sewing skills of Wootton seamstress Mary Turner and choir members themselves who donated their wedding fees and performed in fund raising concerts to cover the cost. Until their delivery, some members of the much-expanded choir have been sporting the black robes normally reserved for visiting school children experiencing monk’s days at our parish church.

Choir leader Hilary Thomas said: “It’s good to see the choir looking uniform after making do for so long. Everyone’s delighted and very proud of the new robes.”

photo by Dave Burgin

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Hive of inactivityOur lamentable summer did not fizzle out without a sting in the tail. Matching the justifiable woes of the farming community, Wootton’s beekeepers fared no better.

His honey output is only one-third of normal, says Keith Davies. Their new bee colony was lost completely, say the Elliott family. Pots of the nourishing sweet stuff from his hives will be counted in dozens this year, rather than hundreds, said Denis Keyte.

Denis, president of Stratford upon Avon Beekeepers’ Association, is aware the whole area - just as did much of the UK - suffered from a season that brought too many cool days when bees were disinclined to forage for nectar and long periods of that other main deterrent to their roaming, the rain.

It badly hit entries in the Association’s annual show* and was a particular challenge to start-up beekeepers like the Elliotts. “It was especially hard luck for those new to it, a real struggle for people who might have only one hive,” said Denis. “I hope the experience will not put them off.”

Just as farmers were unable to get onto their land for autumn ploughing before drilling to sow winter wheat and barley, Denis was drawing on stocks from earlier years to supply his customers, including Yew Tree Farm Shop. Summing it up he said: “Things were off to a good start in

March but April was a disaster. Bees like the temperature to be in the higher 50 degs F but add in the rain and the hours they could go out to gather nectar were limited.”

Adding to the problems, after nectar from some crops like oil seed rape peaked, in cool June it granulated before hive owners could extract liquid honey. And after July it was “touch and go” whether bees brought in nectar enough to sustain the colony in the winter.

Fingers are crossed. Denis believes his hives will have enough honey stored to avoid the need for too much additional feeding.

*Congratulations to Denis who was awarded the Waldron Trophy by Stratford Beekeepers’ Association for the best two-jar exhibit of honey at its annual show. Denis first won the trophy in 1962 and has been its recipient many times in the intervening years. BP

Hitting the high notesThere still may be some tickets left for the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra’s Big Band Christmas concert which takes to the stage at Henley High School on Monday December 17.

This annual event is organised in partnership with Henley Rotary Club and tickets (£12 each) are available from John Latham (01564795239 or email: john.latham1@yahoo.com.

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Oh yes it was!Wootton’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations finished on a suitably theatrical flourish with the production of the village’s pantomime – The Lost Jewel. If you didn’t go you missed a rare and side-splitting treat. It was brilliant!

So, how did it all come about? Here writer and producer Sally Whitehead tells the story:

“When, in late 2011, the clarion call came from Shirley Davies for a year of Jubilee celebrations, my neighbour Pauline Elliker, an experienced singer and choreographer, and myself decided to see what interest there would be in the suggestion of a pantomime. There was a wonderful response from the initial meeting, the Village Hall committee and residents.

It wasn’t too hard to find a cast, scenery makers/ painters and costume makers; a little harder to find stage crew and very nearly impossible to find a pianist, then along came Jonathan (Lucas) and we could proceed with gusto. Some additions to the stage were needed and with advice (and some hardware) from the RSC and the provision of stage ‘drops’ by the Hall committee better stage effects were possible.

Rehearsals ranged from hilarious to extremely hilarious as the cast – only one of whom had acted on stage before

- found their acting feet and grew in confidence. The result was sampled by more than 300 people over three evenings and, by the sound of the laughter and applause, was greatly enjoyed.

It was, however, not without trauma. The death of Hilary Thomas’ husband David shocked and saddened us all, but we were so pleased when she decided that she would continue in her role of ‘Reggie’. Thank you Hilary, you are a true star. The performance on Saturday night was halted for a while due to the sudden illness and departure to hospital of an audience member. I am pleased to say he was discharged the following day. The famous saying of ‘the show must go on’ was very true for the newly fledged Wootton Jubliee Players.

Profit from the ticket sales and bar was £1,500. £1,000 will be sent to Help for Heroes and new speakers will be purchased for the Village Hall. The collection boxes for the Heart Foundation held an amazing £131.52.

Thank you to the fabulous cast, thank you to everyone behind the scenes and thank you Wootton for supporting us all. See you next year!”

The Players are now taking a well deserved break and plan to be back in panto mode in a few months time. Look out for news of rehearsals.

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Pre-school newsIn October I was pleased to be awarded with my BA (HONS) certificate in Early Years Education at Symphony Hall Birmingham. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to achieve this award, including friends, family and members of the local community, including the children involved in my research.

On polling day in November children, parents and staff visited the Domestic Fowl Trust at Honeybourne. It was enjoyed by all and is an excellent venue for young children and families.

We are holding a Children’s Traditional Christmas Fair, in association with Matricardi’s of Henley in Arden, in the Village Hall on Tuesday December 18 from 3.15pm to 5pm, with children’s craft activities and stalls, with a raffle, cake stall and Father Christmas. We will also have a pig roast and hot dogs, with mulled wine for the adults and soft drinks for the children.

Pre-School children are currently busy practising their dance and movement pieces for our Christmas production at the end of term as part of the ‘expressive arts’ strand of the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. With several new children joining us after Christmas we are anticipating a busy start to the new year! Tricia Baker

Parish Council update A new grass cutting contractor has been appointed with effect from April 2013 with stricter controls and an extra cut built into the contract.

In an effort to engage more fully with the community, Stratford District Council’s constitution has been amended to allow members of the public to address the cabinet and its meetings are currently being webcast for a six month trial period.

Boundary Commission – new proposals have been put forward which, if agreed by parliament, will see Wootton Wawen, Henley, Ullenhall and Tanworth move to a new constituency called Kenilworth and Dorridge.

Broadband – there has been an increase in the number of surveys completed.Parish Plan/Affordable Housing – SDC has agreed that discussions may now take place in respect of two possible sites – off School Hill and next to Wootton Station. Phil Ward, rural housing enabled, is managing the process.

Diamond Jubilee Memorial – a village sign was considered too expensive at more than £3,000. The possible churchyard location of a sundial is to be investigated.

Forthcoming meetings are at 6.30pm on Monday December 17 and Monday January 23 in the Village Hall.

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Patient Participation Group The November meeting heard that Henley Surgery, which has 6,700 pa-tients on its books,has been experiencing the highest demand for appointments ever seen – thanks to some highly contagious flu’ like symptoms.

At the same time the phone system failed. This was a critical problem that took over a day to fix. A new system is now on order and due to be fitted this month, together with a new computer system.

Each year a patient survey is taken with a cross section of 100 random patients. The results pleasingly showed that 90% could see a doctor fairly quickly, 94% found receptionists helpful and 96% found it very, or fairly, easy to get into the surgery. There are concerns with 23% of patients not finding parking easy. There was a more mixed response on information about services and the best way to promote advice and information with 53% wanting to know more about the services on offer. CJU

Coming up at the LibraryHenley Community Library’s management service computer changed at the end of August, to the relief of both borrowers and volunteers. The library’s webpage is now up and running at www.henleycommunitylibrary.org

Building on the fantastic success of its children’s Summer Reading Challenge, with 47 gold medallists among local school children, the Library will run the Challenge again in 2013. There are plans to restore children’s storytelling and rhyming activities in the spring. And children visiting the library between December 1 and 22 will be invited to add links to a paper chain to decorate the library and raise contributions for children’s rhythm toys to help along those rhythm and rhyme sessions.

For adults Christmas cheer will be served before closing on December 22, and the library will re-open on Friday December 29.

The library’s brief to provide broader community services goes with the need to raise funds. A programme of crafts workshops and cultural events is in preparation for the spring, with a tour of the Houses of Parliament and a possible dinner out in London scheduled for Friday February 1. Four quiz nights are coming in 2013. The first is at Henley Primary School hall on Monday January 14. Watch the community bulletin boards, and the website for details.

Speak to the PoliceThe Mobile Police Station will be at Wootton Hall Car Park on December 19, between 2pm – 2.30pm.

The next Community Forum is on Thursday December 6 at 7pm, Henley High School.

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Book Award NominationWootton Wawen writer John Alcock’s latest poetry book, Timestop, was nominated for this year’s International Rubery Book Award.

The award covers several genres, including fiction, biography, plays and poetry. Although not the eventual winner, John’s was one of only three poetry books selected by the judges, who described his work as: ‘a readable and likeable collection, clear and nuanced and cleverly witty.’ The public seems to agree as the book is now in its second printing.

Tales of our ‘Manor of Mystery’Would you recognise a Hagoday if you saw one? Or know why a cat and a hare feature on the coats of arms of past occupants of Wootton Hall? You will find the answers and come across other strange facts in a new booklet, Manor of Mystery, written and published by our local historian, Don Graham.

Over the years he has contributed many articles on the history of Wootton Wawen to our magazine and has now collected some of the most intriguing stories for this publication. The booklet is available in St Peter’s Church and is free of charge, although a contribution to church funds would be most welcome.

As a companion piece, Don has also reprinted the 1881 report of Mr George Gilbert Scott junior, compiled following an invitation to carry out the restoration of St Peter’s. ‘Your Church,’ he writes, ‘is one of quite unusual interest. Such a building ... deserves the most careful and conscientious preservation.’ That Scott was as good as his word may still be seen in the church as it is today. This leaflet is also free but, again, a donation would be appreciated.

Don is to be congratulated on his painstaking work and deserves our thanks for undertaking the task as a labour of love without seeking any recompense. JAA

Flicks in the SticksClaverdon has its very own ‘cinema’? Flicks in the Sticks visits the Church Centre on a regular basis and will open its doors on Friday December 21, at 7.30 pm, for a screening of Moonrise Kingdom (12a) - a romantic comedy - drama just right for everyone to start the Christmas weekend!

The next date for the Rural Cinema is Friday January 25, 2013.

Top marksWootton Wawen Social Club has been accorded the top food hygiene rat-ing of five by Stratford District Council Environmental Health Department after inspection of its catering facilities.

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December1 Sat Charity Quiz Night Country Club 8 pm Supper and song with Sean Social Club 8 pm2 Sun Toy Service St Peter’s 11am Shakespeare Hospice Light up a Life New Place 4pm 6 Thur Community Forum Henley High School 7pm 11 Tue WI Christmas party - Village Hall 7.30pm Henley Flower Club AGM and Christmas dinner13 Thur Armonico candlelight concert St Peter’s 7.30pm14 Fri Noah’s Story Box Christmas party Claverdon Church Centre 1pm15 Sat Evening with Eve’s melodies/supper Social Club 8 pm16 Sun Ecumenical Carol Service St Peter’s 3.30pm 17 Mon Parish Council Village Hall 6.30pm MYJO Big Band Christmas concert Henley High School 7.30pm18 Tue Pre-school Children’s Traditional Christmas Fair Village Hall 3.15pm-5pm 19 Wed Mobile Police Station Village Hall car park 2-2.30pm20 Thur Dominoes Open Knock Out Competition, entry £1, Social Club 8pm21 Fri Carol singing Wootton Hall 6pm24 Mon Christmas Raffle draw Country Club After Midnight Mass Drop-In Country Club 26 Wed Footpaths Group Boxing Day walk Village Hall 2.15pm31 Mon Party Night with Karen West/buffet Social Club 8pm Ticket only New Year’s Eve Party Country Club 8pmJanuary8 Tue WI Village Hall 7.30pm Henley Flower Club wine, nibbles and workshop Memorial Hall 7.30pm12 Sat Singing over supper with Debbie Miles Social Club 8pm 15 Tue Henley Wildlife Society Baptist Church Hall 7.45pm17 Thur Henley Society Baptist Church Hall 8pm18 Fri Arden Cancer Network Shakespeare Hospice 2pm 23 Mon Parish Council Village Hall 6.30pm27 Sun Footpaths Group walk Village Hall 2.15pm

From the Registers

Baptism:November 4 - Minnie Florence Fleming, parents Lianne and David

Funerals:October Raymond Jack HoganMichael CharlesNovember David Martin Thomas

100 Club

The £100 winner of the Wagen Trust November Draw is Judith Lindley - Hollyhocks Mayswood Road.

Floodlighting

December is sponsored by Mary Birtles and family in memory of Tony who died on December 14 2011; by Carol Caldicott in memory of her parents Stan and Joyce Gosling; by Gayle and Roger Farr to celebrate their first 25 years living in Wootton Wawen, and Ena and Dennis Goucher, whose 60th wedding anniversary falls on Boxing Day.

January is sponsored by Mandy Kemp to remember the birthday of her sister, Mary Reynolds.

If you would like to sponsor the lighting during 2013 please contact Liz Rayner (01564 792737). The cost is £50. We do not have any other sponsors at present and it would be lovely to keep the lighting on, especially during the dark winter nights.

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Sunday December 2 8am HC-Claverdon-Revd T Mason 11am Family Toy service-Norrie Moore

Wednesday December 5 7.30pm Celtic service-Wootton Wawen

Sunday December 9 8am HC-Revd T Mason. Reader: G Adams Sidesperson: M Cresswell

11am MP- Norrie Moore. Readers: B Townsend/L Rayner Int’cessions: D DaymondThursday December 13

Benefice Candlelight Carol Service 7.30pmSunday December 16

8am HC-Claverdon- Revd T Mason11am HC-Revd T Mason

Readers: G&W Hollands. Sidespersons: J Hill/A Wiseman. Int’cessions: L Rayner3.30pm Ecumenical Carol Service

Sunday December 23 8am HC-Revd T Mason. Reader: M Cresswell. Sidesperson S Maddox

11am MP-Revd P Hanson. Readers: B Phillips/P Moorhouse. Sidespersons: J Lindley/L Rayner. Int’cessions: S Davies

Monday December 24 3.30pm Christingle/Crib service-Revd T Mason

11pm HC Midnight service-D Hall. Readers: B Townsend/D Hill Sidespersons: J Hill/S Wiseman Int’cessions: L Rayner

Tuesday December 25 11am HC-Revd T Mason. Readers: D Hill/N Mason Sidespersons: J Hill/J Lindley

Int’cessions: B TownsendSunday December 30

10.30am-Three Parish service Preston Bagot Revd T MasonSunday January 6

8am HC Claverdon 11am Family service with the team

Wednesday January 9 7.30pm Celtic service-Wootton Wawen

Sunday January 13 8am HC Reader: G Adams Sidesperson M Cresswell

11am MP Readers; P & H Holt Sidespersons: D&A Wiseman Int’cessions D Damond Sunday January 20

8am HC Claverdon11am HC Readers: P Moorhouse/B Phillips Sidespersons: J Lindley/B Townsend

Int’cessions: S DaviesSunday January 27

8am HC Reader: S Maddox Sidesperson: G Adams11am MP Readers: S Brown/B Townsend Sidespersons: D&J Hill

Int’cessions: L Rayner

Key: HC - Holy Communion MP - Morning Prayer

quick referencesST PETERS PARISH CHURCH (C of E)

Revd Terry Mason 015647 793844terrymason@churchesofarden.org.uk

Three Parish Churches Office 01926 843234 Gill Evans

SUNDAY SERVICES8am Holy Communion 2nd and 4th11am Family Service 1st 11am Sung Communion 3rd Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OFOUR LADY AND ST BENEDICT

Fr Patrick Sayles SSC 015647 792647

WEEKEND MASSESSaturday5.30pm at St Nicholas BeaudesertSunday10am at St Benedict’sWEEKDAY MASSES listed in the church porch

Allotments and Garden Association 01564 792243 Liz Major Alpha Course 01926 843234 Three Parishes OfficeBowls Club 01564 795539 Ronald ClarkeBridge Club 01564 792993 Christine WhitehouseChristian Home Groups 01564 792737 Liz RaynerChurchwarden 01789 731152 Sheila BrownChurchwarden 01789 205045 Steve WisemanCounty Councilor 01564 829214 Mike PerryDentist (Henley) 01564 795025Doctors (Henley) 01564 792434District Councilor 01564 794308 George MatheouFootpaths Group (Ramblers) 01564 792872 Denis KeyteHenley-in-Arden Methodist Church 01564 794826 James SteeleHenley Rotary Club 01926 842451 David BurmanHenley Community Library 01564 794885 Magazine Advertising 01564 792865 Norman TameMagazine Diary/Editorial 01564 794561 Helen HoltMagazine Distribution 01564 795699 Simon MaddoxMagazine Publishing 01564 794997 Mike CrowtherMusic and Movement 01564 792307 Doreen LeonardParish Council 01564 794111 Ginnie PrattParish Church Council 01564 792941 Judith LindleyPastoral Visitors (St Peter’s) 01789 731152 Sheila BrownPolice (Community Support-office) 01926 415000 PCSO Tristan JelfsPolice (Community Support-mobile) 07795 231857 PCSO Tristan JelfsPre-School 01564 792680 Tricia BakerReading Group 01564 792812 Margaret StringerScouts (1st Henley & Wootton) 01564 792002 Caroline DawSocial Club Darts/Dominoes 01564 795063 John MilneSt Benedict’s Presbytery 01564 792647 Fr Pat SaylesSt Peter’s Choir 01564 793217 Hilary ThomasSt Peter’s Flower Rota 01564 795383 Shirley SmalleyThree Parishes Church Office 01926 843234 Gill EvansThree Parishes Library 01789 731778 Julia Seymour-SmithTower Captain (Church Bells) 01564 792904 Keith DaviesVillage Hall Bookings 01564 792904 Shirley DaviesWagen Trust 01564 793585 John LawtonWomens Institute 01564 792904 Shirley DaviesWootton Wawen School 01564 792574 Brigitte LettsYouth Club 01527 457969 Sue Griffin

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