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The Bathford Bulletin
The Monthly Magazine For The Parish OfBathford
January 2011
www.thebathfordbulletin.org
Photo from David Howells
Do you have a photo or drawing you would l ike to see on the front of the Bulletin?
We are looking for interesting or unusual ones of the vil lage; particularly any thatcapture a distinct character of the vil lage or are from an unusual or unique vantage
point.
Please send your submissions to: [email protected]
St. Swithun’s Church Bathford
Rev Jane Burgess - Telephone: 858325
email: [email protected]
Churchwardens: Derek Brown 859886 Joy Craine 85861 3
Readers: Gerry Mil ler 858402 Michael Craine 85861 3
Gil l Gilbert 858927 Dennis Pearson 858293
Everyone Is Warmly Welcome!
We have the fol lowing groups for children during our Sunday Services:
Crèche (0-3); Children’s Church (3-1 0); Rock Solid Youth Group (11 +).
Our 1 4+ youth group, 'Scubed', meets three times each month. For detai ls please ring
Michael Craine.
Sundays
8:1 5am Holy Communion
1 0:00am First Sunday - Family Service
2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday - Holy Communion
3rd Sunday - Morning Worship (No Communion)
6:30pm First Sunday - Holy Communion - Other Sundays - Evensong
Mondays - Thursdays
9:00 - 9:30am Prayer Time In Church
Mondays
2:00pm 2nd Monday – Service In The Community Room
Wednesdays
2:30pm Holy Communion each 1 st Weds of the month.
House Groups Details from the Churchwardens or Notices.
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Bathford Baptist Chapel, High Street, Bathford
Services wil l be held at 1 0:30am each Sunday.
I f you require information or help then please call
01 225 8401 79
From the Parish Register
Baptism Oliver Ell iot Aldred 7th November
Funeral Anthony John Morgan 1 6th November
From the Vicarage... . . . .In the rhythm of a year the New Year isfor many a poignant time. We reflect onthe year that was and look ahead to theyear that wil l be. Some wil l be glad to beshot of 201 0. Others wil l look back overhappy times. And as we look forward,the uncertainties over our country’seconomy and the associated spendingcuts, have the potential to perhaps makeall of us, at least a l ittle, apprehensive.
As a church community we can lookback over the year with thankfulness. Iam certainly thankful to be here as vicar.We saw the year end with thecompletion of a project to make a smallroom at the back of the church which wil lgive us more flexibi l ity in the use of thespace of the church. This wil l be calledthe Holmes room in recognition of thegenerous legacy of Christine Holmeswhich has made the work possible. I t wil lgive us more flexibi l ity in our use of thespace in the church. We are also hopingto instal l a new sound and projectorsystem early in the New Year to enablethe church to continue to share itsunchanging message in a changingworld. As we invest in the churchfacil ities we hope also that it wil lincreasingly be a place that can be usedby the wider community. The church isopen during term time so do pop in andhave a look.
In January our church council wil l beginworking on developing its vision for thecoming years. Having a clear vision isvital for any organisation and the churchis no exception. This is an excitingopportunity as we explore what it means
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to be ‘church’ today, in our vi l lage. I f youhave any ideas of ways in which thechurch can better serve the vil lage, I orany member of the PCC would reallyappreciate hearing from you.
2011 is a special year as it is the 400thanniversary of the King James Bible.Even committed atheist Richard Dawkinsis supportive of the 400th anniversary, asa year for everyone to celebrate the vitalrole the King James Version has playedin the development of the history,language and literature of the English-speaking world. But of course forChristians it is much more significantthan that. For four hundred years theBible has been available in our ownnative language meaning that ordinarypeople have been able to read andinterpret it for themselves. And of coursewe believe it is a book which continues tohave relevance for us today, guiding us,inspiring us and as a means by whichGod can and does speak to us. Perhapsa New Year resolution could be to openthe Bible again and ask God to speak toyou through it. I f you do not know whereto begin, this l ink gives all sorts of help:
http: //www.zondervan.com/Cultures/en-S/Product/Bible/Plans.htm?QueryStringSite=Zondervan
Alternatively, give me a call and I wil lhappily drop by with a guide to readingthe Bible. Why not give it a go and seewhat happens!
Wishing you God’s richest blessings thisNew Year
Jane
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Make a profit generating yourown electricity
Public meeting.
The government scheme for subsidisingsolar generated electricity is proving verypopular. I t is estimated that you can geta return of at least 5% on yourinvestment. . The Bathford Energy Group,part of the Transition Energy initiative, isholding a public meeting to explain thescheme and the types of house thatwould benefit.
Parish Hall – Friday 21 January 7.45pmAdmission £2.
Enquiries: Peter McCowen: 852 689
Living With DeafnessI have lived with this problem for someten years and now need two hearing aidsto keep me in touch with normal l iving.Quite by accident – from a fl ier in thewaiting room of the Batheaston MedicalCentre - I came across the detai ls ofthese help sessions being arranged byNHS Hearing Therapy Services anddeafPLUS at Green Park Station.
During my use of hearing aids, I havenever come across so much usefulinformation and advice as I gained fromattending one of these groups. Thisincluded help in cleaning and maintaininghearing aids, detai ls of a monthly helpcl inic at St. Martin’s Hospital and achance to see and try out a large rangeof equipment to assist in using thetelephone, radio and TV, hearing doorbells & fire alarms etc.
I can only echo the statement in theadvertisement, ‘I learned many things Idid not know’ and I commend theseevents to anyone similarly affl icted.
Tony Woodcock
Parish Hall ManagementCommittee MeetingThursday January 20 2011 at 8.00pm
Shirley Beazer
Thursday Coffee Drinkers,please take note!From January 2011 , the Thursday coffeemorning in the Parish Rooms wil l bechanging to Friday mornings, 1 0.30am to1 2 noon. The first one of the new yearwil l be on Friday 7th.
Open to all – take some time out to joinus for a friendly chat over a cuppa andbiscuit (or cake!) in aid of a chosencharity”
Thanks. Helen Lees
LIVING WITH A HEARING LOSS
INFORMATION DAYDo you want to improve communication
with family and friends?
Find out how others are
managing their hearing loss?
Share and learn strategies for daily l ife?
Get practical advice about hearing aids?
Try out amplifying equipment?
Talk to professionals working in
Hearing Services?
We wil l be running sessions in smallgroups on
1 2 Jan, 9 Feb and 9 Mar 2011
1 0am–3pm at 7 Green Park Station,Bath, BA1 1 JB
‘Very interesting - I learned many things Idid not know’
‘A very rewarding day’
CALL NOW - PLACES ARE STRICTLYLIMITED
For an information pack and to book yourFREE PLACE
call 01 225 446555 or [email protected]
organised by deafPLUS working inpartnership with NHS Hearing Therapy
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To all toddler & primary schoolmums in Bathford
Invitation to a Storytellingworkshop
Would you like to take part in a l ivelyresearch project that we are runninghere in Bathford? Are you interested inthe role that stories and storytel l ing canplay in changing people’s behaviourtowards the environment? Then comealong and join us for the first of twoevening workshops at the Royal BritishLegion. At the first workshop we wil lshow you some short stories on fi lm, askyou to share your opinions about them,and use some fun and interactiveexercises to get you talking about yourown lifestyle and behaviours. To helpthe conversation flow, free wine andnibbles wil l be provided!
The first workshop is on: 7.30-9.30pmWednesday 9 February, at the RoyalBritish Legion
The fol low-up workshop wil l take placeat a date to be agreed in May.
Both workshops are free of charge andno preparation is required!
I f you would l ike to take part, or just wantto find out more,
Please contact Michelle Williams on01 225-744368, or email [email protected]
Ieuan Green
Carpenter & Roofing Specialist
UPVC Gutterings & Fascia
Firestone Flat Roofing System
Maintenance Free
No Flame Instal lation
40 Years Experience
Reference Available
Tel.07929 91 4987
How to Drug Proof Your Kids
Bathford wil l again be hosting theinformative and practical five-weekcourse ‘How to Drug Proof Your Kids’,updated for 2011 . We can now confirmthat the sessions wil l be held onWednesday evenings, from 7.30pm-9.00pm at St. Swithun’s Church, on the2, 9 and 1 6 of February and the 2 and 9of March. The course is free, althoughdonations would be welcomed towardsthe £1 0 cost of the handbook that eachattendee wil l receive. To find out moreabout what the course covers andreserve your place, please come to ourno-obligation introductory session onWednesday 1 2 January, from 7.30pm-8.00pm in the Church.
Contact Rachel Emmett 742833 or
Joy Craine 85861 3
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PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
852486, 859007
www.bathford.net
Notes from the Parish CouncilChange of venue – residents are askedto note that the meeting of the ParishCouncil on Monday 1 7 January wil l beheld at 7.30pm in the CommunityRooms, Mountain Wood and not in theParish Office as previously advertised.
Parishioners are reminded that al l parishcouncil meetings are open to the publicand residents are welcome to attend asobservers or to bring matters of concernto the attention of the council in the first5 minutes of the meeting.
Letter from Artannes(From our twin vil lage near Tours in theLoire area of France.)
In the autumn of 201 0 we celebrated the1 0th anniversary of our TwinningAssociation. A meal was organised inthe Salle des Fêtes for about 1 00 of usby Jacques L’Hôte, our president. Aswell as current members andcouncil lors, there were some of theoriginal organisers who set up the l inks– with Rocastrada (I taly), formalised in2003, then with Bathford in 2006.
We reminisced about events during the1 0 years, ranging from olive picking inI taly to cooking Christmas puddings inBathford. I t is pleasing to report that therose bushes given by Bathford, plantedin front of our Mairie, sti l l survive!
In December each year Artannes takespart in the Téléthon – rather l ike yourChildren in Need appeal. The recentone raised money for AIDS researchand there was a guided walk aroundArtannes with a warming glass at theend.
Also in December, a Christmas Marketwas held in the Place de l’Egl ise andEnglish products, including quite a lot ofBath beers, were sold.
The 2011 Bathford Calendar
Now on sale in the shop at £6.00 each.
This year the calendar is based on viewsaround the parish, memories of some ofthe events of 201 0 and contains anupdated vil lage directory of local servicesand organisations.
Production costs have been met bygenerous sponsorship donations fromlocal businesses, organisations andindividuals and every penny raised wil lgo towards supporting your vil lage shop.
Stan Cherry
WASSAILBang your pots and pans at the
Broadlands OrchardShare Wassail .
A traditional orchard event on Saturday1 5th January
From 3pm: decorating the trees withtoast and ribbons
From 4pm: Wassail orchardprocession,
with Samba band and Walcot StateChoir.
Hot mulled apple juice and soup.
Bring pans or drums to bang and atorch or lantern.
Suggested donation: £3 / £2 sponsorschildren free
Next to Dick Wil lows, on Box Road
07532 472256 or Email :broadlandsorchardshare@gmail .com
Supported by Quartet CommunityFoundation
All welcome!
TOP GRADE
LOGSSEASONED FIREWOOD
CUTAND SPLIT TO SIZE
KINDLING AND WOODCHIP
01225 851319 / 07973 444957
www.topgradelogs.com
FREE DELIVERY IN BATHFORD
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Thank you very much!Thanks to everyone who attended thequiz night at the Parish Hall in aid ofBathford Cricket Club on November 1 2.
Your support raised a total of £650towards the the fund-raising for the newpavil ion on the playing field for thebenefit of the young cricketers ofBathford.
The really good news is that the club hasmanaged to sign up for a ‘match funding’deal with a major bank and,consequently, the total made on theevening ended at a magnificent £1 200.
Once again, Thank you!
Stan Cherry
Box W.I.Our meeting on Tuesday 11 January wil linclude a talk by Mr Ron Pybus entitled‘Shooting People – The funnyhappenings of a photographer’. Ourmeetings start at 2-30pm and are held atthe Selwyn Hall , Box on the secondTuesday of each month.
All new members and guests arewelcome.
Jean Cherry
Bathford Society Meeting
Monday 31 st January 2011
The talk this month wil l be - "The Historyof the Hospice Movement - from thebeginnings in 1 967 to the present day" -by Sarah Whitfield, Chief Executive ofDorothy House.
The venue is the Parish Hall starting at8:00 pm. Coffee & biscuits from 7:30pm.
David Howells
For the future, we look forward toarranging a French cooking experiencefor our Bathford friends. Another projectwe are working on is a visit by the topclass of the Artannes primary school tothe European parl iament.
Best wishes for 2011
Brigitte Dubois and Carole Berjon
The deadline for receiving copy for the February 2011 Bulletin is 1 5 January 2011Please put your items into the Bulletin Box in the Bathford Village Shop,
email to: [email protected] or post to:Bathford Bulletin c/o Bathford Vil lage Shop, 54 Bathford Hil l , Bathford, Bath BA1 7SN
Diary Of Events - January 2011
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If you run or attend an event that is not listed please contact us and we will add yourevent to the list.
