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9th September 2017
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Beautiful Creation
Thank you, Bridgnorth and District Art Society, The Camera Club, Eardington
Nature Reserve, Sarah Cawdell, and members of the congregation, for their loan
of art, photographs and displays.
Thank you to those who helped put up and take down.
A celebration of creation not only through the images displayed but the coming
together of community groups to display their works making an interesting and
successful exhibition. Sandie
Letter from the Bishop of Ludlow
September is for many the start of a new academic year. Schools return and
following on from them are those who start at college or university. For
those leaving University and who are thankful for employment this month
often signals the beginning of a new chapter of life. For all of us
the Autumn with the celebration of harvest marks a new season. For good and
healthy reasons this season can embody thankfulness, optimism and promise.
There is, of course, another side to this. If we are ever lulled into thinking
that as the old saying goes... day by day and in every way things are getting
better and better... we only need to look at our newspapers and media apps to
know this is not the case, things don't simply improve of their own accord.
Whether it is the political upheavals in America, the wars in Syria and the Middle
East, the missile tests in North Korea, the unknown consequences of Brexit or
the continuing concerns for the environment, to name but some, we cannot
deny that trouble and a descent into chaos are present realities.
Our world is both a beautiful and joyous place and at the same time a place
of suffering and pain. It is similar for our human nature. As human beings, we
are capable of great heights and dark depths. Neither a naive optimism nor a
fatalistic pessimism will help. In this 500 year celebration of Martin Luther who
began the reformation, among the many insights he recovered was that of being
put right with God by grace alone and through faith alone. He shone a fresh light
of the realities of God's love and redeeming power in Jesus Christ that addressed
with realism our failures both personal and corporate. Martin Luther recovered
the good news of being declared rather than earning love, acceptance and
forgiveness. This gave new impetus to expressing that acceptance freely in life
changing behaviour that blesses others and transforms individuals and the
societies. As he shows us, there is something amazing about Grace. + Alistair
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Clergy Thoughts - Clive Munday
It’s a great privilege to come here and serve as your curate, and to be asked to
contribute to “Clergy Thoughts” for the first time. I thought I’d share a reflection
triggered by a place Nagisa and I visited a few years ago.
In Hodogaya, a suburb of Yokohama, we walked through a peaceful open space
with immaculately tended grass and beautifully maintained shrubs and trees,
some clothed with spring blossom, amongst the regular rows of gravestones.
Here lie British and Allied servicemen, many of whom died as a result of neglect
or ill treatment as Prisoners of War, in this quiet Commonwealth War Cemetery
lovingly looked after by Japanese people on land described on a plaque at the
entrance as “The gift of the people of Japan”. At the head of the rows of graves
stands a large cross. As I, an Englishman, walked with my Japanese wife in this
place, tranquil today yet a reminder of the human suffering caused within living
memory by the past hostility between our two nations, the sight of this cross
brought to my mind the words of St. Paul: “For he is our peace, who has made
us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians
2:14).
In the context of Ephesians 2 Paul tells us that we are saved as God’s free gift
through faith, not by anything that we do (vv8 & 9), and that this has practical
effects in bringing together people of different backgrounds, both Jews who had
God’s commandments in the Old Testament, and Gentiles who had followed
other gods, whom Jews had previously avoided in order not to be led astray from
God. Now the way back to God has been opened up for all people, both those
who had God’s commandments and those who didn’t, by Jesus Christ who
reconciled “both to God in one body by the cross, thereby bringing hostility to an
end” (v16). Reconciliation to God should bring with it reconciliation to one
another, no matter what barriers society may seek to erect between us: “There is
neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor
female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).
Clearly that’s something we all need to work at - if it came naturally Paul would
have had no need to write about it, but the Church should be somewhere
where people who wouldn’t naturally get on with each other, people the world
thinks shouldn’t associate with each other, should be accepted, welcomed and
encouraged to become what God wants them to be and calls them to be.
God “through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of
reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:18). We can do this by telling people about Jesus,
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St Mary Magdalene - Bridgnorth
August is traditionally the month of holidays and this is true of us at St Mary’s
with many of us going away at this time.
Many of our activities are suspended this month to allow us all to recharge our
batteries ready for the run up to Christmas!
One thing that has happened at St Mary’s is that sadly after 21 years the Friends
of St Mary’s has closed. The Friends have contributed both much pleasure and
hard work to the life of our church and it is with sadness that we see it come to
an end but like all things it has run its course.
I would however like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Friends and all
they have achieved. They have achieved so much I have decided the best way to
record it is in verse. So here goes.
21 years ago the Friends of St Mary’s was formed
And I am sorry to say this month its demise is mourned,
But rather than on our sad loss dwell
About what the Friends achieved I rather would tell,
I can’t possibility mention all they have achieved on this page
As to do so would take us into the next age,
So forgive me if I only pick out a few
But I hope I mention those that mean most to you,
The Friends was started with two things to do
The first was to help provide a kitchen and loo,
The second to help members have fellowship and fun
So events were arranged to see that was done,
When the kitchen and loo were safely installed
The friends went on to provide many other things, for which the church called,
This included, the sound system, carpets, candle stands, robes and chairs
And even included some clock repairs,
and our words can be all the more convincing if our life as the Church shows
reconciliation in action. We can also seek to be peacemakers in other ways; I
started with an illustration of an attempt to reconcile those who have suffered in
war with the nations that used to be their enemies, but at a more personal level
we can seek to respect and live at peace with those with whom we disagree. Last
year’s referendum and this year’s election have shown what a deeply divided
nation we are, and have often generated more heat than light. Can we be
examples of how to honour those with whom we disagree? As Jesus said:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” (Matthew
5:9).
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But Friends will be remembered for the fellowship we shared
Enjoying good times with people about who we cared, All of us members have enjoyed many days out
Yes us Friends certainly got out and about,
Here are some of the places we went Suffice to say our day trips were always an event,
Twice we flew the London Eye Both times we lucky enough to have a clear blue sky,
We went to York but it was too wet to amble But still the whole day was not a shamble, We went to Windsor and saw the Queen
Chester, Buxton, Liverpool and the Cotswolds are other places we have been, Kew gardens is a place we visited twice
The glass houses, lake and palace all very nice, Of culture we Friends were never afraid
And through the Ashmolean museum, Chatsworth House, Stratford upon Avon and Hampton Court did parade,
The Birmingham canal, Llangollen railway, Llandudno, and Western Park Wherever we went it was always a lark, We went to shows, too many to recall
But if I list a few you will get a flavour of them all, Evita,cats,42 Street, The Boyfriend, Top Hat, A Christmas Carol, Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Carousel, the Spirit of the Dance, the bodyguard, Sister Act, Jersey Boys, Me and My Girl and
Seven Brides for seven Brothers And yes there were so very many others,
Pantomimes, ballet and plays All gave a pleasant end to a great many days, The Friends were always very fond of eating
And our meals at the Down, Punch Bowl, golf club and chip shop took some beating,
We had bowling nights with supper thrown in All very competitive we wanted to win,
Harvest suppers and Christmas parties we did hold Remember the entertainment oh what stories could be told,
For a number of years a party for the elderly was given Organised by a committee who were truly driven,
Friends Songs of Praise have been held twice Each time the hymns chosen were all very nice,
There is so much more I would like to say But like the Friends it is time to call it a day,
There is just one more thing I would like to recall When talking about the success of it all,
All of this was entirely due to Chris O’Brien and her positive attitude To her, all the Friends owe an enormous debt of gratitude,
Thank you Chris for all you have done It really has been a lot of fun.
Catherine Wilson
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St Mary’s Chamber Choir
SOS! Sing on Saturdays
Rehearsals will resume on
Saturday 23rd September
in preparation for the
Advent Christmas Concert on
Saturday 2nd December
These take place at
10.00am - 11.30am in church
(St Mary’s - East Castle St).
New members are always
welcome.
For further details: contact
John Turnock - 01746-716282 or
www.stmaryschamberchoir.co.uk
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St Mary Magdalene - Quatford
July brought a busy month for us with
three find raising events. We began
with our cream tea, this year held in
Church. It was a great success, well
attended, and enjoyed by all, a very
pleasant afternoon, and we were
pleased to welcome visitors from
Church Fields and Hollins Park. The
second fund raising event was the High
Street Charity stall, which also proved
to be a worthwhile venture. Luckily we
had a fine day which brought a steady
flow of "Saturday visitors" to the stall.
Thanks to all who help man the stall.
After a brief rest the third event
was upon us, the annual concert, on
Saturday 22nd July The evening began
with the choir performing a varied
programme, a few familiar pieces and
one or two new ones and although
several members of the choir were
away, as usual the choir rose to the
occasion and performed exceptionally
well. After a short interval, when
refreshments were served, musical
entertainer Trevor Wood lead the
second half of the evening with music
from the 50's, 60's and 70's including
some of Trevor's amusing "stories" and
anecdotes, and a quiz. Much singing
and laughter made for a most
enjoyable evening. Thanks to all who
donated food, helped to serve and of
course Carol and the choir.
At long last work has commenced on
the tower, work is well on schedule
and it is hoped that it will be finished
on time, presuming there are no
hidden sags!, and I am pleased to
report that the rest of the church
building remains in good order.
Finally, we have been pleased to
welcome Clive and Nagisa to Quatford
on two occasions (so far) and hope to
see more of them as they settle in
Bridgnorth.
Rachel Edwards
St Calixtus - Astley Abbotts
Welcome back from our summer.
On one of the sunnier evenings we
welcomed our new curate Clive and his
wife Nagisa to the team courtesy of
Simon and Sarah who entertained us in
the rectory garden, we look forward to
seeing more of them.
We enjoyed listening to Liz Bird telling
us about the work the Food bank
undertakes, the congregation donated
food items and the collection, there is a
box at the back of the church for any
further donations.
We welcomed the twins Robert and
Amelia into the church at their
christening, John conducting the
service beautifully.
Our thanks go to Alan Foxall for
stepping into Stephen's shoes while he
was on holiday.
Rosemary Lake is kindly hosting a tea
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St Peter and St Paul - Tasley
The Churchyard is looking very smart as
all the hedges have been cut. We have
had two weddings recently, so this
enabled the wedding guests to enjoy
the beautiful views across the
Shropshire countryside.
We enjoyed a very pleasant evening at
the Rectory, meeting Clive, the new
Curate, and his wife Nagisa. We look
forward to welcoming him at Tasley
and hope they will be very happy in
Bridgnorth.
Our Coffee Morning was well supported
and the proceeds were divided between
the Church and the “Open Doors”
Charity.
Tasley Social Committee start their
Autumn/Winter programme this month.
These events raise money for local
charities and are lots of fun and always
with a delicious supper. If you haven’t
been to one, do come and join us.
Forthcoming Events
Tasley Social Committee
Saturday 30th September - A Beetle
Drive in the Village Hall at 7pm. The
charity is Blood Bikes.
Saturday 21st October - “Flicks in the
Sticks” with a Fish & Chip Supper in the
Village Hall at 7pm. The Charity is the
local Stroke group.
Church Events
Sunday 8th October - Harvest Festival
Service in Church at 10.30am
Monday 9th October - Harvest Supper
in the village Hall at 7pm.
Tel 764881 to book any of the events.
Bob & Kathleen
St Peter and St Paul - 100 Club June Winners
1st 86 M Edwards
2nd 38 G Patrick
3rd 150 J Hirst
ADVANCE NOTICE
2018 is very special to Morville. It is the Church's 900th birthday of its Dedication.
A wide variety of events are being planned to occur throughout the year, to which
all, and especially members of the Bridgnorth Team are invited and welcome.
As soon as dates are finalised, they will be circulated; together with booking
details.
July Winners
1st 85 A Murdo
2nd 62 T Oliver
3rd 104 S Young
party at Avebury on Thursday 7th
September at 3.00pm, £5 for
sandwiches, tea and cake, please come
and enjoy her peaceful garden tucked
away down Stocking Lane, Nordley.
Advance notice! Our Harvest Festival
will be held on Sunday 8th October.
Idonea and Shelah
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St Nicholas -
Oldbury and Eardington
I write this only a day or two after
paying in a legacy from the late Tony
Chandler. He was a good friend to St
Nicholas long before I pitched up in
Bridgnorth and is much missed. He
served as Treasurer for some years
and a Churchwarden too - a fount of
knowledge. Treasurers everywhere will
have this immediate sense of mixed
emotions: thankful and grateful to be
remembered in this way, but sad too
such supporters are indeed gone from
our sight and company. It gives me a
great hope for our future.
A reminder that on Saturday 9th
September the church is open for
‘Ride & Stride’ visitors with simple
refreshments available. On Sunday
17th September at 12noon in the place
of services in Oldbury all are welcome to
Eardington Village Hall for a Harvest
Festival Lunch (BBQ). This is always a
good occasion with favourite hymns and
tunes - and being fed afterwards. No
charge, but a retiring collection for a
worthy and worthwhile cause and Rev.
John Ward on good form with a harvest
tale or two.
Friday 29th September at 7pm for
7.30pm prompt start is ‘eyes down’ at a
fund-raising Bingo Night. The venue is
the recently refreshed Oldbury Village
Hall and entry is £5 each (adults and
children) which includes a fish and chip
supper. Please bring your own drinks.
Tickets will be available in about three
weeks’ time in church and from the
‘usual suspects’ and individual bingo
books to be purchased on the night.
Not officially announced yet, but in early
October no doubt Mike and Jo will be
arranging a St Nick’s Curry Night visit. A
night for socialising and fellowship with
the added threat of Mike and Jos’
devious quizzes! Keep your ears open!
Dorothy Leiper has been much exercised
in recent weeks along with our Vicar in
trying to trace a certain ‘last - resting’
place. Burial records have been pored
over at length! Not even Tony Norgove’s
encyclopaedic knowledge of graves has
helped. Visits have been made to the
archives in Shrewsbury and our
corporate knowledge of Oldbury and its
environs has been much enhanced, but
without the original query solved. More
research will follow, I’m sure (I hesitate
to say ‘digging’). Along parallel lines the
PCC has been looking into releasing an
area to the north of the church for
potential burials. As seemingly one of
the oldest parts, proof has be to made
that there are no ‘recent’ interments
(100 years - is recent!). Various hurdles
need to be jumped wi th the
Archdeacon’s authority to be sought
before any further developments - a
lengthy process me thinks.
We await confirmation that our new
plasterwork is fully dried out and thus
permission given for painting to
complete the roof work: eternally fine
and waterproof we are now awaiting the
last internal touches. Ken Biggs
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Works to the Dome and Cross of St Mary’s
Lightning does strike at least once! Or so we have discovered on the dome of St
Mary’s where a routine inspection of the bell tower ended up revealing lightening
damage to the very top of the dome. Happily we are insured against this and our
insurers are paying for the repair works to be done shortly. This will result in a
‘birdcage’ scaffold being erected around the top of the tower.
Whilst the repair work is being done it also makes sense for the cross on the top
to be repaired and regilded. This has not been done in over forty years, and the
gilding has worn away in this time. The result will be spectacular when it is
finished. The work on the cross will cost around £3,600 and we are hoping the
people may be prepared to make donations towards it not least as it will
transform one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. In the event of more
donations being received than are needed any surplus would be put towards
works on the church fabric or churchyard. Simon Cawdell
Every year in early September, the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust organises a
sponsored Ride and Stride. This is a great way of spending an enjoyable day
exploring Shropshire as well as making money for our own churches and for the
Trust. Half the money raised goes to our local church and the remainder to the
Trust which helps Shropshire’s churches by providing grants for maintenance and
repairs.
Participants visit as many (or as few) churches as they wish, usually cycling
between them but walkers, horse riders and those arriving by car or mobility
scooter are also very welcome. You can choose to be sponsored for each church
or chapel visited or just for taking part. Many cycle with friends or as a family and
you can choose whether to visit locally or explore further afield. If you can’t Ride
+ Stride, why not fill your car with friends and drive between churches?
Most churches provide simple refreshments and at many you’ll also receive a
welcome from locals and maybe learn something about the church and its
fascinating history.
Several people have signed up to take part this year. To find out more about
getting involved or sponsoring someone, contact Sheila Royle (Tel. 766577) or
Blake Bromley (Tel. 765106) for St Mary’s, Bridgnorth or your local church
co-ordinator. Further details are on the website: www.shropshirehct.org.uk.
Ride and Stride for
Shropshire Churches
Saturday 9th September
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Produce Please,
We will be holding a autumn Fayre at St Marys, Bridgnorth, date to be arranged,
we are asking donations for the produce stall of, jams, chutneys, garden produce
fruit and veg and nearer the date - cakes. Look out for the date in the pew sheet,
Crosslink and announcements. Enquires Jane Parr 768467, Sandie 769271
The Shop at St Marys Bridgnorth
It is a very odd experience sitting in the garden on a hot July day putting
together a Christmas order; my husband is helping to put me in the mood by
whistling Christmas carols (he does this all year round!)
I have ordered nativity cribs by the shed full, flights of Angels, triple ordered
triptychs and on a new venture boxed Christmas cards; yes I have gone mad,
(I love Christmas) and hope our treasurer doesn't read this.
When the order is in it will be put out, hopefully by the middle of September.
Thank you for your continued support. Enquiries - Sandie 769271
Review - Orders of services
As you know we are planning a review of our orders of service. In order to help
with this there will be a workshop on September 16th from 2pm - 4pm followed
by tea and then a run of seven Mondays evenings to start with at the Rectory
from October 2nd starting at 7.30pm.
If you would like to be part of this group please let Sarah know (761573).
If you would like to come along to the workshop and find out a bit about how a
service is put together and why then this is a great opportunity to talk with
others.
The Church of England has its constitution and theological understanding tied up
within the liturgy we use. I don't suppose we will solve any mysteries, but we
might come closer to understanding the questions together.
Sarah Cawdell
Help with Brass cleaning etc.
Can you spare an hour or so to help us keep St Mary's 'spick and span’?
Vacancies have occurred on both the Brass and General Cleaning Rotas.
Your turn on the Brass Rota would be every 5 or 6 weeks depending on how
many volunteers we get.
Please contact Helen Howell 763066 for the brass rota and Ann Clarke for the
general church cleaning rota.
Give it a try - it's quite satisfying!
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Demand for Food Bank increases
Bridgnorth Food Bank is experiencing an unprecedented level of requests for
food. During the last six months the number of families being helped has steadily
risen to over twenty each week. This represents well over 3000 items of food
each month, a staggering total which has put extreme pressure on stocks.
Thanks to the generous donations from local food retailers and the people of
Bridgnorth and surrounding areas this need is being met. However, £150 is being
spent on food each and every week to keep pace with demand and finances
will inevitably come under pressure if the current trend continues, which seems
likely with the introduction of Universal Benefit next spring.
The Food Bank also provides emotional support and advice on housing and other
issues facing the financially vulnerable.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
If you can afford to donate just one item of food each week or make a financial
donation it will help to continue providing a valuable service to our community.
Information can be found on the Bridgnorth Food Bank Facebook page and
website. Liz Bird
Parish missioner
Following a successful funding bid from the Church Commissioners, at the end of
August the Diocese is going to be advertising for six parish missioners across the
whole diocese. One of them is to be based in Bridgnorth. We are delighted at the
outcome as it has been part of our vision for the renewal of parish life in
Bridgnorth. Interviews are due to be held at the beginning of October, and it is
hoped we will have someone in post for the beginning of the New Year.
A Missioner is a new style of minister to Bridgnorth. Missioners are spared
aspects of parish administration in order that they can concentrate their energies
on evangelism and discipleship. They performance is even measured by the new
people we see coming to faith, and the project under which we have received
money from the Church Commissioners for this has ambitious targets for the
number of new Christians we hope to see in the town as a result of our work
together with a missioner.
At this point we are asking your prayers that the right person applies for the post.
It is an exciting and challenging role to have, and we must pray that God is
calling someone even now to make the right application to assist us in our hopes
for a bright future for the Church here in Bridgnorth.
Simon & the Team
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21st October 2017
Chelmarsh Village Hall
Bridgnorth
WV16 6BA
Open 10am till 3pm
Free Entry
Stalls Selling Unique Gifts,
Jewellery, Artists work, Beautiful Cards,
Children’s Books, Candles & soaps, Hand made
wooden garden items, and many more …..
The local village hall is on the edge of
Bridgnorth
Refreshments provided and also raffle and
tombola stall
FREE PARKING
All money raised will go to the Restoration Fund
for Eardington Village Hall
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Shropshire Royal British Legion
County Festival of Remembrance
Tuesday 24th October 2017
7.30pm
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
The Royal British Legion in Shropshire invites one and all to join us for our
Annual Festival of Remembrance.
Compered by Eric Smith (BBC Radio Shropshire) the programme includes
the Shrewsbury Brass Band, Jigsaw Sound Choir, singer Sadie-Beth
and RAF Shawbury. The evening concludes with the formal Service of
Remembrance. All proceeds to The Poppy Appeal.
Tickets £10 available now from Theatre Severn box office 01743 281281
or email [email protected]
As this is our first time in the magazine
we thought we would encourage
you to come and see us.
This entitles you to an introductory *10%
off any of our products at Roobarb.
Including our new Italian designed
women’s clothing range, handbags,
scarves, hats and homeware.
Come and discover what we have on
Waterloo Terrace, Bridgnorth.
Telephone 01746 761061
*Terms and Conditions Apply. Please bring this magazine with you.
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WEDDINGS
01.07.17 Ben Couchman/Louise Packer
26.07.17 Alex John Messenger/Sophie Louise Meacham
05.08.17 Robert John Burrows/Olivia Jacintha Pottinger
12.08.17 Daniel Richard Shinton/Sarah Jane Smith
12.08.17 Richard John Nokes/Claire Elizabeth Humphries
22.08.17 Luke Olleton/Sabrina Masih (Blessing)
26.08.17 John Henry Thomas Willdig/Sally Anne Goodall
REGISTERS
BAPTISMS
02.07.17 Leo-James Perrins Fuller
02.07.17 Sarah Jamne Smith
23.07.17 Elsie Elizabeth Wright
06.08.17 Amelia Christine Hooper
06.08.17 Robert Edward Hooper
13.08.17 Macsen Harri Rutter
FUNERALS
28.06.17 Richard William Todd
05.07.17 Janet Rose Bowen
13.07.17 Robert Peter Sankey
19.07.17 Alan Humpage
24.07.17 Edith Mary Jones
28.07.17 Sharon Dawes Waterworth
07.08.17 Kevan Stuart Bayliss
10.08.17 Clive Frederick Bray
18.08.17 Michael Francis Mapp
21.08.17 Gillian Shelton
23.08.17 Rose Mary Wall
Contact Linda on 07792 305 100
She Gardens offers the complete package; from all
aspects of garden maintenance, clearing an overgrown weed
infested area to a complete re-design. With RHS
qualifications, Gardeners’ World Live Gold and Silver Awards
and over 10 years’ experience, you can be assured that your
garden will flourish in Linda and Kerry’s hands.
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The Day Centre at the Community Centre behind
Innage Grange, needs volunteers - Monday, once a
month - to help serve tea, coffee and lunches and
generally just listen, chat and do quizzes etc.
Contact Jenny Smith, Area Coordinator for Age
Conce rn: jenny . smi th@ageuks tw.org.uk
01952 201803 mobile 07905147444.
From September onwards -
Morning Prayer - 8.30am to 9.00am
Mondays to Thursdays
The clergy and the occasional congregation member meet
for Morning Prayer at St Mary’s for an 8.30am start each
morning, Monday to Thursday inclusive. We use set
prayers, Bible readings, a psalm and more informal prayer
as we pray for God’s world, our local communities, our
churches and those particularly in need. It lasts about 25
minutes. Do join us whenever you can.
THE SHOP IN ST MARY'S BRIDGNORTH
New stock arrived, gifts with a music theme, we now have ...
Chopin Lizts
Chopin bags
Soviette napkins (Russian composers)
Manuscript wrapping paper
Music definitions on mugs ... and much more.
For your piety needs we also stock ...
Prayer cards
Pin badges
Key rings ... and again much more.
Do visit our shop in St Mary’s, Bridgnorth
Enquiries Sandie 769271
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St Mary’s with
St Leonard’s 200 Winning tickets in the July and August draws are as follows:
Ticket No
July - Winners Prize
172 Gillian Spencer £100
119 Laura King £20
116 Marjorie Hayward £10
139 Helen Payne £10
17 Catherine Wilson £10
152 Rita Bailey £10
58 Pam Smith £10
173 Christopher Gill £10
73 Anwen Arthur £5
108 Chris Blaze £5
Volunteer helpers needed -
Contact Emma - 07531 910180
Ticket No
August - Winners Prize
201 Roger Taylor £20
199 Dennis Russon £10
60 John Hammersley £10
51 Sue Rumble-Evans £10
9 Liz Howells £10
102 Jane Peeler £10
131 Chris O’Brien £10
43 Helen Howell £5
129 Jane Parr £5
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Advertise here: promote yourself to the local community, and support the parish churches of Bridgnorth
St James’ Hall Church
For Hire
Lodge Lane, The Grove.
Available to hire.
Following extensive
renovation provides a
comfortable, welcome venue,
at a very reasonable cost.
Bookings: Liz Fisher
01746 764059 or
email:
Volunteer helpers needed - Contact Emma - 07531 910180
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Bridgnorth Handy People
Property maintenance and pest control
UPVC fascia, soffit and guttering Roof and chimney repairs
Gutter cleaning and repairs Re-felting sheds
Interior and exterior painting/decorating Tiling and re-sealing bathrooms
Hanging pictures, mirrors and so much more... No job too small
We also do pest control Rats, Mice, Wasps, Fleas and all the nasties
www.bridgnorthpestcontrol.com
Competitive rates. Friendly and reliable.
Contact Jackie:
01746 218487 or 07891 168961
Bridgnorth Towns Women’s Guild
Meet on the first Wednesday in each month except January
At Greenfields Court Community Centre Greenfields Road, Bridgnorth
7.00pm for 7.30pm All New Members are very welcome
For further information contact: Mrs Connie Baines on 01746 761143
Praise & Prayer
An informal time to gather,
to worship, to pray, to be
4th Sunday of the month
24th Sept
22nd Oct
26th Nov
6.30pm for 7.00pm start
with refreshments
at St James’ Hall Church
Lodge Lane,
Bridgnorth, WV15 5DD
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Reach over 500 local households, and support your parish churches.
Advertise your local services here at very economical rates. Contact Mrs James 01952 461421 or email: [email protected]
PLEASE SUPPORT THE
BRIDGNORTH FOOD BANK WITH DONATIONS OF
FOOD OR MONEY Opening hours Mondays
10.30am – 12.30pm
Number Seven,
West Castle Street, Bridgnorth
01746 768129
Castle Kitchen will be open on alternate
Friday’s offering free lunch, support and
companionship to those in need. The
kitchen will offer fresh homemade soup
and a roll at no charge and we hope to
provide a service to all who have need
of a hot meal or someone to talk to in a
friendly environment.
Friday 8th Sept 12noon - 2.00pm
Friday 22nd Sept 12noon - 2.00pm
Friday 6th Oct 12noon - 2.00pm
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Revd Prebendary Simon Cawdell
- Rector
16 East Castle Street, WV16 4AL
01746 761573
Revd Sarah Cawdell - Team Vicar
01746 761573
Revd Marjorie Brooks
- Associate Vicar
01746 761942
Revd Clive Munday - Team Curate
41 Innage Lane, WV16 4HS
01746 766197
Reader in training
Mrs Jane Peeler 767043
Miss Emma Lambert - Children,
Families and Education Co-ordinator
07531910180 -
Honorary Assistant Ministers
Revd Hugh Patterson 765298
Revd John Webb 01384 295856
Revd John Ward 764758
Reader Emeritus
Sheila Hodgkins 763854
Local Ministry Development Group
Mrs Sandie Phillips 769271
Mrs Kay Prior 768259
Miss Sheila Royle 766577
Bridgnorth and Morville Parishes
Team Ministry
Team Office: St Leonard’s Hall Church,
Racecourse Drive,
Tasley,
Bridgnorth
WV16 4NR
Tel: 01746 767174
Open to personal callers:
Mon - 11.00am - 12.30pm
Tues - Thurs 8.30am - 11.30am
Fri - 8.30am - 10.30am
Email :
Website :
www.bridgnorthteamministry.org.uk
Princess Royal Hospital 01952 641222
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Shropdoc 0333 222 6655
Bridgnorth Hospital 762641
Bridgnorth Medical Practice 767121
Police non-emergency calls 101
Gas emergency 0800 111999
Electricity emergency 0800 056 8090
Shropshire Council 0845 678 9000
Bridgnorth Library 763358
Traveline (Buses) 0870 6082608
Bridgnorth Endowed School 762103
Oldbury Wells School 765454
St John’s Primary School 762061
St Leonard’s Primary School 762781
St Mary’s Primary School 763455
Castlefields Primary School 764072
St Leonard’s Church Custodian 769720
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 01743 261000
Shropshire Fire and Rescue 01743 260260
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St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Churchwardens
Mr Andrew Coley…07521 656076
Mrs Jane Parr...768467
Secretary Miss Catherine Wilson...761786
Treasurer Mr Martin Blackburn...766529
Verger Mr Roger Taylor...767345
Organists Dr John Turnock...716282
Mr Oliver Clarke...07545756869
St Nicholas, Oldbury
Churchwardens
Mrs Dorothy Leiper...764514
Mrs Elaine Jones...766245
Secretary Mrs Diana Scutt...761679
Treasurer Mr Ken Biggs...01384 243372
Organist Mrs Carol Wall...764365
St Calixtus, Astley Abbotts
Churchwardens
Mrs Idonea Pickering...763065
Mrs Shelah Westley...762871
Secretary Mrs Juanita Gennard...768674
Treasurer Miss Mary Tipton...763171
Organist Mr Stephen Lomas...768648
St Gregory the Great, Morville
Churchwardens
Mr Barry Jenkinson...714009
Mr Tim Morris...789271
Treasurer Mrs Kathy Renshaw...789271
Aston Eyre
Churchwardens
Mrs Margaret Cosh...714248
Mr Ian Morris...714378
Treasurer Mrs Shelley Caine...714362
St Mary Magdalene, Quatford
Churchwardens
Mr Bob Curtis...766126
Miss Rachel Edwards...766146
Secretary Miss Rachel Edwards...766146
Treasurer Mrs Phyllis Taylor...762318
Organist Mrs Carol Wall...764365
St Peter and St Paul, Tasley
Churchwardens
Mrs Kathleen Tobitt...769903
Mr Robert Turner...764881
Secretary Ms Lesley Edwards...761847
Treasurer Mrs Irene Rogers...765926
Organist Mr Stephen Lomas...768648
St Mary the Virgin, Acton Round
Churchwardens
Mrs Bridget Chappuis...714035
Mr Thomas Kennedy...714360
Secretary Mrs Jayne Madeley...785751
Treasurer Mrs Susan Kennedy...714203
Upton Cressett Monkhopton
Churchwardens
Mr Terry Fellows...01902 564748
Mrs Tammy Williamson...785576
Treasurer Mr Tim Morris...789271
St James’ Hall Church
Booking Secretary Mrs Liz Fisher...764059
St Leonards Hall Church
Booking Secretary Rachel Connelly...767660
Tasley Village Hall
Booking Secretary Rachel Connelly...767660
October issue copy date:
Wed 13th Sept 2017 at 1pm
If you would like to contribute to or receive a
copy of the magazine via email, please send your
name and email address to
[email protected] - Cross+Link Editors
Jane Downing and Kathy James
Deadlines for Cross+Link articles for 2017
(Which means we go to PRINT on this date at 1pm!)
Oct - 13th Sept
Nov - 18th Oct
Dec/Jan - 15th Nov
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TEAM CALENDAR FOR AUG - OCT AUG
27 Sun 2.00pm Wedding Oldbury Ch
27 Sun 7.00pm Ceilidh Astley Abbotts House
30 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
28 Mon BANK HOLIDAY
30 Wed & 31 Thurs 1.30pm - 3.30pm Holiday Club St James’ Hall Ch
SEPT
02 Sat 3.00pm Wedding St Mary’s Ch
04 Mon 7.15pm Tasley PCC Meeting Tasley Ch
05 Tues 9.30am - 10.30am Visiting Bell Ringers St Mary’s Ch
06 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
07 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
07 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
09 Sat National Churches Trust - ‘Ride and Stride’ Churches of Bridgnorth
11 Mon 7.30pm Astley Abbotts PCC Meeting 5 Innage Gardens
12 Tues 7.30pm Team Council Meeting Rectory
13 Wed 10.00am - 3.00pm Quiet Garden Rectory
13 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
14 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
14 Thurs 10.00am - 12noon Coffee Pot Oldbury Vill Hall
14 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
14 Thurs 7.30pm Healing Ministry Team Meeting Rectory
16 Sat TBC Wedding Morville Ch
17 Sun 12noon Harvest Celebration Eardington Vill Hall
18 Mon 7.30pm St Mary’s PCC Meetng Rectory
19 Tues 7.30pm Deanery Synod Ditton Priors Vill Hall
20 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
21 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
21 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
23 Sat 10.00am - 11.30am St Mary’s Chamber Choir resume choir rehearsals St Mary’s Ch
23 Sat 7.00pm Froncyllite Male Voice Choir Concert St Mary’s Ch
25 Mon 7.30pm Morville PCC Meeting Morville Ch
26 Tues 3.00pm Harvest Service Oldbury Grange
26 Tues 7.00pm Oldbury PCC Meeting Oldbury Ch
27 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
28 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
28 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
30 Sat 7.00pm Monkhopton Harvest Supper Morville Vill Hall
OCT
04 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
05 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
05 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
11 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
11 Wed 10.00am - 3.00pm Quiet Garden Rectory
12 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
12 Thurs 10.00am - 12noon Coffee Pot Oldbury Vill Hall
12 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
18 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
19 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
19 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
21 Sat 2.00pm Wedding Acton Round Ch
25 Wed 10.30am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Ch
26 Thurs 9.30am - 11.00am Little Stars St Mary’s Ch
26 Thurs 6.30pm - 8.00pm Youth Club from School Year 5 and upwards St James’ Hall Ch
28 Sat 2.00pm Wedding St Mary’s Ch
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Anglican Church Services in September 2017
HC = Holy
Communion
MP = Morning
Prayer
Trinity 12
Sunday 3rd
Trinity 13
Sunday 10th
Trinity 14
Sunday 17th
Trinity 15
Sunday 24th
St Mary
Magdalene
Bridgnorth
8.00am HC
10.30am HC
6.00pm Evensong
8.00am HC1662
10.30am HC
6.00pm Evensong
8.00am HC
10.30am HC
6.00pm Evensong
8.00am HC1662
10.30am FS &
Baptism
6.00pm Evensong
St Mary
Magdalene
Quatford
9.00am HC
12.30pm Baptism
9.00am HC1662 9.00am HC 9.00am HC
St Calixtus
Astley
Abbotts
9.00am HC 9.30am FS 9.00am HC 9.00am MP
St Nicholas
Oldbury
10.30am FS &
Baptism 10.30am HC
10.30am HC
12noon - Harvest
Festival - Eardington
Village Hall
10.30am HC
St Peter and
St Paul
Tasley
10.30am HC 10.30am FS &
Baptism 10.30am HC 10.30am MP
St James’
Hall Church,
The Grove
6.30pm Praise &
Prayer
St Leonard’s
Hall Church,
Tasley
10.30am FS 10.30am FC
St Gregory
the Gt
Morville
11.00am HC 11.00am HC (SSch) 11.00am FS 11.00am FS
Aston Eyre 10.00am HC 10.00am MP
St Mary the
Virgin Acton
Round
10.00am HC
Monkhopton 10.00am MP 6.00pm Harvest
Evensong