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The Forerunner

The Magazine for the Parish of

Newington Bagpath with

Kingscote

Calendar for July 2002

Services in Kingscote

Sunday	7th	9.30 am		Holy Communion- BCP
Sunday	14th	11.00 am		Family Service
Sunday	21st	9.30 am		Parish Communion - CW Order 1
Sunday	28th	11.00 am		Parish Communion - CW Order 1

Services in Horsley

Sunday	7th	8.00 am 11.00am		Holy Communion - BCP said Family Service & Sunday School
Sunday	14th	9.30 am		Holy Communion - BCP
Sunday	21st	11.00am		Parish Communion - CW Order 1
Sunday	28th	9.30 am		Parish Communion - CW Order 1

• The next PCC Meeting will be on Monday 8 July at 8.00 pm in the Village Hall.
• PCC members are also invited to a meeting with the Bishop of Gloucester on Thursday evening at 6.30 for 7.00 pm at Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton.
• Parishioners are reminded that the Service of Institution and Induction of the Reverend Stephen Earley to the new joint benefice will take place at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 27th August in St George’s Church, Nailsworth.  All are most cordially invited to attend this important celebration, which will involve many diocesan dignitaries as well as representatives of the three parishes.  It will be followed by a social gathering with refreshments at the Nailsworth C of E Primary School.  Car sharing is recommended to ease parking and those seeking a lift should contact a member of the PCC.
• The PCC as an organisation responsible for activities involving young people is currently involved in the implementation of strict and comprehensive guidelines prepared by the diocese which address the latest government legislation in this important field.  Any parishioner wishing to study the diocesan booklet should contact a member of the PCC
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• Diocesan Internet News Site www.glosdioc.org.uk

At a recent service one of our visiting clergy reminded us that we should now be planning how we are going to work with our new vicar to boost the witness and worship of the church in this parish.  Perhaps the place to start is with the official diocesan statement of what we are about:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mission statement of the Diocese of Gloucester

 

·             To worship God in response to his love revealed in Jesus Christ.

·             To proclaim the gospel.

·             To present the challenge of God’s Kingdom.

·             To celebrate with those who rejoice and weep with those who suffer.

·             To encourage Christian Unity.

 

As a missionary diocese our aims are to:

          

        Encourage in every community lively weekly worship which is accessible

       and outward looking.

 

      Select, train and support sufficient authorised ministers to encourage all             Christian  people in the church’s ministry in the world.

 

      Help make disciples who grow in faith, so that the life of Christ is made             known in word and action.

 

      Strive for justice and peace in local, county and national life, in collaboration    with people of good will.

 

      Work with others across the whole educational enterprise, to ensure a living      Christian presence and contribution.

 

      Encourage the creative use of our church buildings.

 

      Respond to God’s unconditional love by the costly giving of time, gifts and        resources.

 

      Release the full potential of the Body of Christ (in layman’s terms this refers    to the church as an organisation) through collaborative working and

      decision making.

 

      Celebrate our unity in Christ by working and worshipping with other      churches locally and throughout the world.

 

      Review and renew Diocesan structures, communications and attitudes to en-      sure that they serve this mission.

The Editor for the PCC

     

 

Church Flowers

 

         June 30th and July 7th             Mrs M Gale

         July 14th and 21st                   Mrs C Burness

         July 28th and Aug 4th             Mrs A Wooldridge

         Aug 11th and 18th                   Mrs K Candy                 

                                                                                                              Jo Spash

Sunday Club

There will not be a meeting in July.

Janet Davies and Elin Tattersall

 

Altar Guild

The next meeting will be in the Church at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 17th July when we will tackle carpet cleaning.                                                                                                             

Vida Sutton

 

Grumbolds Ash Group

 

The weather stayed nice for our trip to Snowshill Manor on the 6th of June.  We were eight in number and all enjoyed the day out.  All of the antiques were British and hand-made; lots of clocks-most of them still going, and a marvellous collection of cycles including a Post Office delivery vehicle.  One could spend a whole day there and still not see everything.  Well worth a visit !

Our next event will be a narrow-boat trip on the 30th July.  We meet at the Village Hall at 11.00 am. 

                                                                                                         Vida Sutton

 

Jubilee Day

 

The parish celebrated the Queen’s  Golden Jubilee with a memorable day of events on Saturday 1st of June.  The programme commenced with a children’s party in the afternoon, including treasure hunts, magician, games and party tea.  The attendance of 41 made it the best attended children’s party for many years.  All those who saw the beautifully decorated hall and tables will realise the huge effort which went into staging the party.   Our thanks go especially to Jilly Beresford, Louise Marsh and Alice Cooper for all their work.

 

The evening commenced with the Jubilee Barbecue, kindly hosted by  Robert and Rebecca Whitworth on the lawns of Kingscote House.   The sun continued to shine through a summer evening and over 100 enjoyed the wonderful food and drinks served for us by Ben and Cherry Bennett, David and Kay Brightley, and our hosts Robert and Rebecca.  Many thanks are also due to Sebastion Cooper and Richard Dalziel for running the Monarchy Quiz, to Mrs Shorey for running yet another successful raffle, this time on the microphone, and to those who donated the numerous prizes.

 

The evening concluded in Parsonage Close with a festive bonfire, sparkling wines, much merriment and a loyal toast.  Many thanks to Tim Sage for building the fire, to Robert Whitworth for proposing the toast and to Graham Nichols for the use of his land.

 

Finally thanks are also due to Stephanie Ward at the Hunters Hall for the licence, to Mike Waite for the sound system, to Sam Pride for the music, to Irene Sage, Jutta Tubbs, Kay Brightley, Louise Marsh, Cherry Bennett and Alice Cooper for donating the delicious salads and last but not least to Alan Jackson for taking all of the rubbish to the tip on Sunday morning.

 

The day generated a profit of £404-30 which will be used to fund urgent maintenance work on the Village Hall.  This healthy figure could not have been achieved  with out the assistance of the Parish Council who gave funds for the event insurance and the portable loo.  Accounts for the event have been produced by David Brightley and are posted on the parish notice boards.

The editor on behalf of the parish

 

Jubilee Day Commemorative Video and Photographs

 

Tim Sage, who has recently re-launched his video filming activities, will be producing cassettes featuring most of those who attended on the day.  This will be a wonderful memento, particularly for parents and grandparents with children at the party.  These videos will be for sale at £10 of which £2 will go towards Village Hall maintenance funds.  Please place your orders with Tim.

 

Angela Wooldridge has photos on CD of the children’s parties and the evening barbecue.   These may be borrowed and copied to file, and donations to the Village Hall would be appreciated.

 

Harry Tubbs is taking orders for prints of the group photographs taken at the commencement of the afternoon activities, with the children in ‘as new’ condition.  Sample prints may be viewed by arrangement (Tel: 860 194).

 

Parish Council News

The council is still looking for a Clerk to replace Bob, who resigned in January.  Anyone considering applying for this important and interesting community role is welcome to contact Bob to discuss the duties involved.

Brian Hillam

Cakes for Gates

 

Brian Hillam has very kindly renewed the Church Lych Gates using oak and copying the design of the existing gates.  Obviously we have to cover Brian’s costs, and  PCC members are planning to sell cakes and plants at the Hunter’s Hall (with Stephanie’s kind permission) on busy, sunny (?!) weekends this summer.  It would be greatly appreciated if any parishioners can make cakes, store them in the freezer for the above mentioned event, and notify Sue Bradley-Jones of their availability (Tel: 860 663). It is very nice to see the Lych Gate, which is such a prominent feature in Kingscote, graced again with new gates and we thank Brian most sincerely for this magnificent contribution.

The PCC

Help Required

As Bob Smith will be leaving the village, we need a Poppy Appeal Collector for the Calcot and Hazelcotes districts.  Anyone who can help with either or both please call Angela Wooldridge.

 

Help Available

We will have two German girls aged 17 staying for a month commencing on 22nd July.  They are interested in baby-sitting and other household and gardening jobs.  If you wish to have further information call Angela Wooldridge.

 

Village Hall News

Donation of cooker:  Many thanks to John and Carol Paton for the kind donation of a professionally reconditioned cooker which has recently been installed in the hall.

Donation of firewood: Likewise many thanks to Tim Sage and John Giddings for the supply and preparation of firewood.

 

Mobile Police Station

The Mobile Police Station will visit Kingscote between 1.30 and 2.00 pm on 10th and 24th July.

 

Post Office

The Post Office is open on every normal working Tuesday and Thursday :

           from  9.00 am to 1.00 pm  and  from  2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mobile Library                      

The mobile library will be by The Walled Garden from 9.40 am to 9.55 am on Thursdays July 11th and 25th.

 

Waste Recycling

The boxes will be emptied as follows:

              Newington and Bagpath  -  Mon. 8th and 22nd July.

              Kingscote  -  Tues. 9th and 23rd July.

 

Magazine
Material for the next issue of the Forerunner please by 20th July to H. Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Tel. 860 194, e-mail:

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                Beautiful  day

       In  Kingscote

       Nobody  forgot  the

       LOVELY  LAMBS

       ENJOYED  EVERYTHING

       YES  I  DID

 

       FRIENDLY  SHEEP

       AND  AMAZING  SIGHTS

       RIDES  ON  TRACTORS

       MANY  MEMORIES  TO  TREasure

 

 

THANK YOU TO THE GALE family on behalf of

all who attended the lambing day

from Anna Tattersall  aged   10

 

 

 

Parish Directory as of January 2002

Vicar:	The Parish entered Interregnum on 12th August 2001
Rural Dean:	The Rev. C. Mulholland	See paper version of Forerunner
Churchwarden:	Harry Tubbs	3 The Walled Garden, Kingscote, GL8 8YP. Tel: 860 194
Hon.Sec.PCC:	Georgina Harford	See paper version of Forerunner
Hon.Treas.PCC:	Brooks Childress	See paperversion of Forerunner
Members of PCC:	The Churchwarden The Hon. Secretary The Hon. Treasurer Robert Whitworth Sue Bradley-Jones Jane Nichols Elin Tattersall Philip Kendell Kay Brightley Vida Sutton Richard Waller Hugh and Juliet Ellis
Members of Altar Guild:	Gill James (Treasurer) V. Sutton P. Lloyd P. Sage I. Shorey J. Bateman J. Spash J. Wagner
Sunday Club:	Elin Tattersall Janet Davies
Editor of Forerunner:	Harry Tubbs	3 The Walled Garden Kingscote, GL8 8YP. Tel: 860 194
Printer of Forerunner:	Geoffrey Higgins	See paper version of Forerunner
Lay Representatives to Deanery Synod:	Hugh and Juliet Ellis
Covenants / Gift Aid:	Philip Kendall	See paper version of Forerunner
Envelopes:	Harry Tubbs	See paper version of Forerunner
Church Flowers and Brasses:	The Altar Guild
Church Flowers Rota:	Jo Spash	See paper version of Forerunner
Organist:	Rosemary Sims	See paper version of Forerunner
Sidespersons:	Robert Whitworth Harry Tubbs Sue Bradley-Jones Kay Brightley Rod Tibbert
Village Hall:	Chairman: Mike Waite Bookings: Angela Wooldridge	See paper version of Forerunner See paper version of Forerunner
Royal British Legion:	Gordon Bateman	See paper version of Forerunner
Parish Council Chairman:	Richard Gale	See paper version of Forerunner
Parish Council Clerk:	Bob Smith	See paper version of Forerunner

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