FROM THE REVD TERRY FREEMAN Dear Friends,

‘Change’ ~ what an emotive word that is; feared by some and hoped for by others . . . .

‘A change is as good as a rest’, ‘we either change and adapt or decay and die’, ‘if it is not broken why fix it’, ‘if it was good enough for my parents it is good enough for me’. As I have already said, feared by some and hoped for by others.

Can you remember when among the limited number of hymns we sang from what was affectionately known as the ‘Ancient and More Ancient’ hymn book, a lovely hymn called ‘Through all the changing scenes of life’ which we sang when the format of worship had not changed for hundreds of years. A time when the priest did everything at the far end of the church with his back to the congregation and with no sound system, sometimes barely audible, using the same annual round of epistles and gospels in a language not used in everyday life. When the parts of the Service the congregation could join in were sung to various settings sung by the choir leaving the congregation as a non-participating audience with a few hymns to sing.

Then in the early 1960’s an experimental Service called Series 2 Communion appeared and this took the lid off the box of delights. Now look at our worship, changed beyond recognition – several modern translations of the Bible, several variations of a totally revised format for the Eucharist in modern language, westward facing nave altars and increasing congregational participation. We now have a plethora of modern hymns where we sing praises to God and Jesus and not about them and to my mind everything has been wonderfully transformed.

This is not to say I agree with all the changes and may I suggest that there are more changes and improvements that could be made – although it is no longer in my remit to influence them. I fear that since the advent of Common Worship in 2000 we have sat back on our haunches and not moved on. I have heard people say that they are too old to change or that there is no need for all these changes; and yet they have the latest mobile phones, computers, are on the internet, own the latest car and wear the latest fashions. It is called improvements to modern living. In the same way the church needs to make improvements to modern worship before it stagnates once more to hundreds of years of sameness and one size fits all. It is an exciting time – let’s embrace it.

Terry Freeman

PARISH OF PLYMSTOCK AND HOOE

8am Parish Service of Holy Communion

Takes place at St Mary’s, Plymstock, on the following weeks

Sunday 2nd November

Sunday 16th November

Sunday 30th November

Takes place at St John’s, Hooe, on the following weeks:

Sunday 9th November

Sunday 23rd November

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SERVICES OF REMEMBRANCE

will take place on

SUNDAY, 9th NOVEMBER 10.45am ~ St Mary’s & St John’s

3.00pm ~ Church of the Good Shepherd

Plymstock and Hooe Mission Community

TAIZE AND TEA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th at 4.00pm

St Mary’s and All Saints Plymstock

Taizé is a Candlelight Service with reflective music and chants, readings, and a time of silence for quiet prayer and reflection .

Following the Service, which lasts about 40-minutes, tea and cake will be served.

Further details from Team Clergy: Rev Steve Payne ~ 213358 Rev Dave Appleby ~ 941844

Rev Jennie Appleby ~ 941844

A JOINT SERVICE FOR ADVENT SUNDAY

30th NOVEMBER, 2014,

4.00pm

ST JOHN’S CHURCH, HOOE

THE PRINCE’S TRUST AT ST. MARY’S

The Prince's Trust was founded in 1976 by H.R.H. Duke of Cornwall with the aim of improving the lives of disadvantaged young people. It is a non-profit making organisation that runs sixty-day personal development programmes for young people, aged between sixteen to twenty-five years old. The programme gives these people the chance to develop confidence, motivation, team work and work skills. The teams take part, quite voluntarily, in two-week community projects which they choose themselves. Team 211 has recently decided that they would undertake their project at St Mary and All Saints Parish Church at Plymstock. The project involved cleaning up and tidying the churchyard and undertaking any work other than grass cutting or tree lopping which Plymouth City Council would normally carry out. This would enable the team to build on important skills including communication and team work besides providing an invaluable service to the Parish Church, local community and cemetery visitors. Team 211 was ably led by Cheryl Powell whose personal development had been through her membership of the Prince’s Trust and who is a fine example of the benefits to be gained from membership of the organisation. St Mary’s is most grateful, not only to the Prince’s Trust, but also to Karen Jennings of Plymouth City Council for her initial introductions and consistent support throughout the project.

Photo submitted by Howard Hockedy

THANK YOU

Jeanette Sawbridge would like to thank all her friends in church for their prayers and comforting messages and cards. The family were overwhelmed by your compassion and thoughtfulness.

A special thank you to the Revd Jennie Appleby who has helped me over the past weeks.

Jeanette Sawbridge

NOVEMBER MARKET

SATURDAY 22nd

NOVEMBER 2014

10.00am – 2.00pm

Light lunches ~ Coffee or Tea

PLYMSTOCK PARISH HALL, CHURCH ROAD.

In aid of St Mary & All Saints Church Roof Fund.

FROM ST MARY’S PARISH REGISTERS

We welcomed into God’s family through Baptism:

21st September: WILLIAM JOSHUA ALAN CALLISTER and

SOPHIE ANN CALLISTER, son and daughter of Bill and Alex Callister. 28

th September: SUMMER LEILANI ELWELL,

daughter of Ross Elwell and

Stacey Cann.

SHEKINAH ~ HARVEST GIFTS

The Harvest produce from St John’s Church has been delivered to Shekinah where it was gratefully received.

It was very busy in the drop-in centre while we were there, many mugs of tea and coffee were handed out. The lady I spoke to said that there is always a need for food items and also for cleaning products, toiletries, tissues, dish cloths, in fact the list is endless.

At St John’s we will continue to collect items for Shekinah, there is a box at the back of the church.

Thank you to all who supported the Harvest collection. -Jean & Peter Medway A RARE TREAT

The audience at St John’s Organ Recital were entertained by St John’s Organist, David Stevens, to a magnificent recital on Saturday 4th October.

The Programme commenced with Toccata and Fugue in D minor by J S Bach and was followed with another Bach composition, Adagio in C Minor. David Stevens gave a short explanation and history of each composer’s life and times as the programme moved on with works by Handel, Gode, Susato and, in more modern times, the work of Vierne, Boellmann and finally Debois.

Afterwards the audience moved to the church hall where a light supper was served and everyone had time to chat to each other and congratulate David on an excellent performance.

ANNUAL ALL SOULS SERVICE

A SERVICE OF REMEMBERING with THANKSGIVING

SUNDAY, 2nd

NOVEMBER at 4.00pm.

A TIME OF QUIET ON ALL SOULS DAY

St John’s will be holding its annual Service, a time to remember loved ones and light a candle as a prayer. This is the 5th year we have held this Service and the Book of Remembrance has now over 200 names entered in the pages. Such is the popularity of this form of remembrance that we have decided to only read out the names of those who have died in the past five years. However, if you would like to hear the name of your relative read out, please ring Mary Skilton on Tel: 407447 or tell the Churchwarden on entering the church. However, some people find it painful to hear the name read out and therefore prefer to light a candle with their own thoughts. Please feel free to come and have your time of quiet as it suits you. The Service will start at 4pm on Sunday 2nd November and we will adjoin afterwards to the hall for tea and light refreshments.

FROM ST JOHN’S PARISH REGISTERS

BAPTISM: We welcomed into God’s family by Baptism:

Sunday 28th September FAITH MAISIE LANNA WILLIS, daughter of Tony and Nicola Willis.

Sunday 19th October JOSHUA JOHN BROWN, son of Ian and Helen Brown.

ST JOHN'S AUTUMN FAYRE

SATURDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2014

11.00am-12.30pm

Stalls ~ Bric-a-brac ~ Mystery parcels ~ Cakes Grand Raffle ~ Light lunches

‘YOUNG @ HEART’

At October’s meeting ‘Young @ Heart’ members enjoyed a ‘journey’ from Mount Batten to the estuary of the River Yealm at Newton and Noss. Pauline and Tony Raine’s talk was illustrated with slides of magnificent photography of the coastal walk. Members were invited to make an input by sharing their memories and experiences of walks, beach visits, etc. made in their earlier years. This greatly added to the enjoyment of the talk and added many a laugh! The photography was stunning; the colours of the rocks, the various greens and berry colours of the wooded areas and the colours of the lichen on the exposed rocks and the seaweed were all brought to life. There were photographs of

Mount Batten Tower, the Sunderland seaplane and the propeller, all evoking memories of the RAF’s presence at Mount Batten. (How the area has changed!) Views of Drake’s Island and the Mewstone and the lovely sandy beaches of Bovisand were all included. Also the Diving Centre below the Fort which, we were told, housed the Decompression Chamber now housed at Derriford Science Park. As we were ‘taken’ further around the coast St Werburgh’s Church at Wembury came into view. The beaches below the church, the old water mill and the surrounding walks were all beautifully portrayed in the photography. We all admired two very fine horses grazing in a field. Not far to go now to our destination – Newton and Noss, where again we were treated to even more stunning photography – the slopes of both villages and the boats in the estuary was the climax of a delightful ‘walk and talk’ in our local area. Hilda Putt gave a vote of thanks to Pauline and Tony and they were invited to join us for tea. -Ruth Earl

Next Meeting ~ Tuesday, 4th November 2014, at 2.00pm in St John’s Hall.

New members are made very welcome.

AS IT WAS . . .

Elburton Village in 1905 and below as it is today.

BROWNIES AT HOOE IN 19??

(Photo

submitted by Irene Hart)

With Brown Owl, Sylvia Cook, in centre row, does anybody else recognise themselves?

BROWNIE GUIDES CELEBRATE 100 YEARS, 1914-2014

In August this year, Devon Brownies and their leaders and helpers celebrated 100 years of their movement. Over eight hundred of them spent a weekend at Exeter Racecourse which included ‘sleep-overs’ at this ‘Fantastic Fantasy Event’. Over 30 activities ranged from craft, trampolining, archery, zip-wire, go karting, drumming and a carousel. These are quite different types of Brownie activities most of us remember.

In 1914, Lord Baden-Powell started this junior section of the Guide movement and asked his sister Agnes to help, she designed the first Promise Badge - a Rosebud, so the girls of 7 to 10 years of age were called Rosebuds wearing an all Navy uniform with their Rosebud Badge worn on their ‘Tammy’ style hat, the only other colour they were allowed was a pale blue ribbon in their hair.

By 1915, Lord Baden-Powell changed their name to Brownies with a brown uniform and a straw hat, the Promise Badge was now a Brownie Man on a pin and worn on a brown tie. As the years went by, various small changes were made to the uniform. The Brownies took tests and interest badges similar to their big sisters, the Girl Guides, and some even went camping although it was more usual for the Brownies to spend a week-end or a week on ‘Pack Holiday’ which was often spent in a school or a church hall.

At St Johns, Hooe, there was a Brownie Pack from 1940 to 2006. In 1940 the unit was started by a Miss. B. Westlake and the pack continued with various Brown Owls including Mrs Sylvia Cooke (pictured).

In the eighties, because of the number of girls in the area wanting to join Brownies, another pack was started, we then had a 1

st and 2

nd Hooe (St.Johns)

Brownies. By the nineties, the two packs had merged and the 2nd

Hooe Brownies continued until 2006 when, due to no one willing to take over the existing pack, most of the Brownies transferred to Oreston, Norley or Plymstock units, all of which are still going strong, some even with waiting lists.

Here's hoping that this forward looking and exciting movement will continue for the next 100 years. -Ann Pestell

MESSY CHURCH in September at The Staddy took the theme of Harvest, and with a number of activities, including stone painting and biscuit decoration, we had a good time. As you can see, one youngster was enjoying himself!

Photo: Dave Appleby

CONGREGATION OF THE HOLY FAMILY, STADDISCOMBE

ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION AT HOOE

At our 2014 Arts & Crafts Exhibition we had a most wonderful selection of Art & Crafts displayed.

In the Church, among the many exhibits, were a varied number of cushions made by different people – modern designs, patchwork and traditional styles; some very intricate cross stitch pictures and a few smaller items of cross stitch and tapestry. Beautiful quilts were draped over the choir stalls and handsome wall hangings arranged around the Memorial Chapel area. We were offered a fantastic hand-knitted cotton bedspread to display. This full sized spread had been knitted several years ago by Miss Doreen Glynn who had lived in Hooe all her life and until her retirement had owned The Lake Stores (Miss Glynn ended her days at The Retreat Residential Home at Higher Hooe).

Complete families of knitted mice commanded a lot of attention. There was a family of scarecrows, a Christmas scene entitled ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ and an ice skating scene. We displayed a very clever Christmas tree made of drift wood along with pretty handmade tree decorations.

There were knitted garments, crocheted colourful children’s hats, a ‘baby’ asleep beneath a patchwork pram cover on the font, with tiny garments for premature babies, and matinee jackets at the base of the font. A small display showing the work of the local Mothers’ Union alongside a board depicting the work of St John’s Kids Club completed the children’s corner.

Displayed on a cake stand was a selection of knitted sandwiches and cakes, very realistic and looking good enough to eat!

Some very colourful embroidered tablecloths were spread out to show them to their full advantage and some really beautiful ceramics which must have taken much skill and patience to create; along with some home-made cards.

We had a selection of small pieces of ‘upcylced’ furniture demonstrating what could be done with other people’s ‘throw outs’.

A local wood turner displayed his work as did local artists with some of their paintings, including a portrait of a local lady, all showing just how clever people can be. A few examples of calligraphy added to our show of wonderful craftwork. Thank you to all who exhibited their work.

Then to the hall ~ where many thanks go to The Quayside Artists of Oreston for arranging a magnificent display of their many paintings; so much talent.

A huge thank you to all who helped in any way – to the team who set up the display boards, to all who loaned cloths and drapes, to everyone who brought their exhibits to church and for all the help setting up the exhibition and to the stewards for their time and those who helped in the kitchen with refreshments.

A special thank you to St John’s flower lades for their beautiful arrangements and for the floral art exhibits arranged under the altar. Our exhibition would not have happened without all you wonderful people.

But there is always a ‘but’ – after so much hard work we were very disappointed by the lack of visitors. However, those who did attend made some very commendable remarks for which we are extremely grateful. My final thanks go to all who helped to dismantle the exhibition afterwards.

Very many thanks. -Ruth Earl (Tel: 481708)

P.S. I have a rather nice gold and brown coloured bag and two matinee jackets left

behind. If anyone knows who these items belong to please let me know and I will ensure their return.

12.

CHILDREN’S PAGE

Hello everybody!

I wonder if anyone has walked up to you and pushed into you on purpose. How did you feel? afraid angry anxious

Let’s suppose it was a boy who pushed you. Would you feel afraid that he might push you harder and hurt you? Would you feel angry and want to push him back? Would you feel anxious and want to know why he pushed you and why he was showing you that he didn’t like you?

What could you do?

1. You could ask him why he pushed you to find out why he was angry with you?

If he looks very angry, it may be best to walk away and wait until he has cooled down and taken control of his behaviour before you ask him why he pushed you. Hopefully he will say sorry because pushing into someone on purpose is not a loving way to behave.

2. If you are feeling scared of what might happen next, I should go and find an adult and seek their help and advice.

Can you think of an example of this unpleasant behaviour?

I know someone who was told he couldn’t play games or sport, the things he enjoyed most, because he had wrenched his shoulder and had to wait until it was stronger and rested. He didn’t want to watch the other children play. He felt very frustrated and cross. He pushed into another boy who had been playing rugby because he was jealous that he could do what he wanted to do. Was that a good excuse? I don’t think so! I understood why he felt cross but he has to learn that he is in control of his behaviour and that pushing someone was wrong. He will be expected not to do it again. You may have been guilty of pushing someone yourself. I’m sure you’ve seen adults playing football on TV who have still got to learn that lesson. It’s hard trying to get along with those around us all the time isn’t it? Jesus tells us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. Can you draw a face to show how you would feel if we all cared for each other?

ACTS OF REMEMBRANCE

will take place on

TUESDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2014

commencing at 10.45am

at the War Memorial, Burrow Hill, Plymstock,

and also

at the D Day Memorial Stone on Hooe Green

Let's not forget that FREEDOM is not free …

Thinking of all our Soldiers

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass…

'Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep… Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.

They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much but if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod,

As the soldier waited quietly, for the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you soldier, you've borne your burdens well …

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell …'

(Author unknown)

ORESTON HARVEST FESTIVAL

Harvest celebrations at Oreston began with a Friday evening get-together with some of our friends from Oreston Methodist Church in the Good Shepherd Church Hall. After a short and thought-provoking informal service, led by Father Steve, which included the singing of favourite harvest hymns, everyone enjoyed a fine supper laid on by the ladies.

The hard work of everyone involved was appreciated and it was a great start to a week-end of harvest celebrations. Thank you to all who put the celebration together, provided the music, supplied the food and drink and helped all those present appreciate how important harvest is to all of us.

-Kevin Warley

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD – UGANDA COLLECTION

Our congregation has been so generous this year and we are able to send £210.00 to Nichola & Silas in Uganda for their Churches.

They have great need in their work helping their many members to improve their lives and give the message of God’s love through our Lord Jesus.

We do say ‘Thank You’ to everyone. -Hazel Osborn

For the Team Calendar:

"The Service of Compline will be on

Sunday 2nd November at 4.30 pm

at the Church of the Good Shepherd."

Local News

Hooe Barn Plans

The owners of Hooe Barn have submitted Planning and Listed Building Consent Applications to Plymouth City Council for permission to demolish the existing garage, shop, and lean-to and for the construction of a detached retail unit together with repair and restoration of Hooe Barn to form retail unit and café with associated car parking and landscaping. Comments on the applications 14/01850/FUL and 14/01854/LBC should be submitted by 28 October 2014.

Cultural Background Background information in the Plymouth Plan for the Plymstock area show it to be predominantly white and Christian (67.9%) with a low black and ethnic minority and with 24.3% having no religion. Minority religions include Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and 7.2% of people with no religion recorded.

Bonfire Night Join the traditional bonfire and fireworks display on The Hoe this November. The countdown to the pyrotechnic action will get underway from 4pm with thrilling fairground rides and food and drink available. The Bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm

with the fireworks being launched at 8pm.

Planning Enforcement Notice In a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate, an appeal against a planning enforcement notice issued by Plymouth City Council for: the removal of a large wooden structure of inappropriate materials and appearance erected near the entrance of St Anne’s House - impacting the setting of a listed building - the house being a grade II listed building– a former 19th century vicarage was dismissed. The Inspector found that the harm to the designated heritage asset and to the character and appearance of the area in Hooe outweighed any other considerations. The timetable for the dismantling of the structure is 3 calendar months, and the removal of materials 4 calendar months, all from the date of the appeal dismissal.

Illuminate To celebrate the 'Special Relationship' between Plymouth, UK and Plymouth Massachusetts the city will be holding an ‘Illuminate’ event on 20 November. This unique community event will kick off the countdown to 2020, the 400th anniversary of when the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from Plymouth on the Mayflower, heading for the New World. At 6pm one single candle will be lit at the Mayflower Steps during a short civic service followed by a procession from the steps to The Hoe where a further 1,000 candles will be lit. Plymouth Massachusetts will be holding a similar event on Friday 21 November. The event’s symbolic lighting of the candles from one city to another illustrates the quote by Governor William Bradford in his book Of Plimoth Plantation which

states, “As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled has shown unto many,” and will inspire a sense of unity among all those participating. There will be performances by local artists throughout the evening.

Replacement Refuse Bins From 1st October a charge of £15 will be made for delivery of replacement refuse bins. People who have lost their rubbish and recycling bins will be able to pick up a replacement free of charge from the Prince Rock depot. Bin deliveries can be arranged through the contact centre, with payment accepted over the phone. The Council aims to deliver the replacement within a month of the order being placed. A campaign to explain the changes will take place in the run-up to Christmas and will also include reminders of do’s and don’ts about where to put bins, what the Council recycles and what the crew will take.

November Library Films Plymstock Library will be showing these films in November:

Monday 17 November at 2.00pm August: Osage County. A Certificated 15 film running for 121 Minutes.

Tuesday 11 November at 2.00pm Sabrina The Cert U film runs for 109 minutes.

Tuesday 25 November at 2.00pm Vertigo

The Cert PG film runs for 124 minutes.

Grow Wild Grow Wild is an exciting four-year programme that will bring people together to sow UK native wild flowers, bringing colour to where we live: turning unloved spaces into wildlife-friendly wild flower havens.

Plymouth is one of the five areas selected to take part in the project. The others are East London, Bristol, Sheffield and Liverpool/Manchester. In Plymouth it is planned to create a ‘City to Sea’ corridor of wildflowers along Armada Way, from the train station to the Hoe. The kilometer-long planting plan will open up and reconnect views along bustling Armada Way and inspire and stimulate commuters, shoppers, visitors and businesses by bringing this strip of land life with events for schools and the wider community through planting, bug hunts and other events designed to get more city folk to interact with nature.

People in Plymouth are being asked to take part in a national vote to help win £120,000 of Big Lottery Funding to help communities transform their area through the Grow Wild project. For more information visit our Grow Wild web page or to visit: vote.growwilduk.com or call Plymouth City to Sea on 0808 228 7701

Book of Wonder Plymouth has the highest number of post-war listed buildings outside London and is a unique example of a 20th Century city.

Bay View Caravan Site Refurbishment of the Gypsy and Traveller Site at The Ride, Plymstock will cost £1,383,016 with an additional £0.399m to improve the approach to the Saltram Estate from The Ride. The work will be carried out by Ryearch Ltd.