November 2008 - Claverley parish magazine
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NewsletterFor the parishes of Claverley and Tuck Hill
November 2008Rev. Simon Cawdell, The Vicarage, Lodge Park, Claverley,
Wolverhampton, WV5 7DP. Tel 01746 710268www.claverley.net
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From The Vicarage
As I write I am looking forward to leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, including
a number of members of the parish, and Bridgnorth Deanery It will be the second
time I have been there, and I have little doubt that the visit will be profound. I
remember how on my last visit I found it so comforting and inspiring to see the
places where the events described in the Bible took place, the places where Jesuswould have stood, and the sites, where for almost two thousand years worshippers
have recognised the events of Jesus life taking place. I also understood far more
much of the imagery that is used in the Bible, and the way in which Jesus used the
scenery, landscape, and issues of everyday life to shape his parables and teachings.
He drew on customs and certainties that his hearers would have found familiar,
perhaps even comforting, before often turning them around to demonstrate some
new truth about the Kingdom of God that he wished them to understand.
At the moment there is much that seems uncertain that we have been used to for thelast decade, the nation has been relatively prosperous, and many have benefited
from the easy credit markets, and rising house prices. Over the last two months these
apparent certainties have been swept away, possibly not to return for some time, and
there will be numbers of people who fear for their livelihoods, and the security of
their homes, even in our parishes. Older members of the parish will remember what
recession is like, whether of the early nineties, or the mid seventies or earlier in thecentury, and we will need to remember that there will be many, indeed any who are
still at school, or even university at present who have no idea what it means. They
do not have the experience of having lived through the belt tightening worries overemployment, or the possibility that pensions or wages will not keep pace with
inflation.
In uncertain times people often return to old certainties in which they may find
comfort. Some are more real than others. Here is where faith comes into its own, for
in the midst of the present tribulation is a truth often overlooked in a God who loves
us all, and who loves us so much that He was prepared to risk the life of His Son to
enable us to know Him. That is the truth that I will be constantly reminded of in
Israel and Palestine next week. And this is where the value of the visit comes, for itwill be a reminder that this faith I own is no fairy story, built upon false tales and
illusion, but faith based upon real happening and history. But more than that, it is a
faith I understand and know through a living relationship I have with God who loves
me, and whose love, tentatively, imperfectly I try to return in worship, and in daily
life.
And as I know Him more, and understand more the certainty that is that love He
gives.
Simon Cawdell
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November 2008
Letter from the Bishop of Ludlow
It may seem strange to be making an appeal in Advent especially since recently there has
been such turbulence in the worlds financial markets. The credit crunch means that we
shall all suffer. However the poorest in the world will suffer most and this is a time whenwe can reach out to them with generosity. Those of us who have visited our link Diocesesknow the wonderful hospitality which is given to us and how people out of very little give
their all.
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There is a tremendous spirit of generosity in our Diocese through the links which have
been established and after consultation with the Tanzanian Bishops we want to put
forward 3 projects, one in each link Diocese for our Advent appeal. There may be people
who are not involved in overseas links who would like to respond to this appeal and there
may be others who have already given who would like to think about it.
A Food Security Programme in the Masasi Diocese which is in a very poor area in the
south of Tanzania. Most of the people in the Diocese are subsistence farmers heavily
dependent on climatic conditions. In some years the rains fail and crops are seen to
wither and die in the ground; in other years the rains are too heavy and wash seeds and
plants out of the ground. In some years there is famine in parts of the Diocese.
One of the projects in the Tanga Diocese is a Vocational Training Centre for HIV/Aids
orphans and unemployed young people. Many leave the area and end up as street children
in places like Dar es Salaam. Bishop Philip Baji wants to expand and develop the Centreto accommodate many more young people so that they can learn practical skills and be
given hope for the future.
Education for Liberation is the motto of the new Church Secondary School in Dar es
Salaam which opened in 2004 but which needs a lot of money for new buildings,facilities, books and educational materials. Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa wants to see
the school offer the best possible education to young people so that they may in turn
provide Christian leadership in their country and play an important part in reducing
poverty in this, the 7th
poorest country in the world.
As we look forward to celebrating the birth of Christ we shall remember the outpouring of
Gods generosityby coming in Jesus and the giving of himself. We shall want to identifywith Gods generosity by reaching out to others especially our friends in Tanzania.
The Appeal will be launched during the first week of November when the Archbishop of
Tanzania will be visiting the Diocese. Cheques should be made payable to theHereford
Diocesan Board of Finance and sent to Gordon Powell at the Diocesan Office, The
Palace, Hereford HR4 9BL with a note saying it is forTanzanian Advent Appeal
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ARE COMING TO CLAVERLEY VILLAGE
HALLSATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 8.30pm TILL
MIDNIGHT
Tickets 10 Include Light Supper. Licenced Bar
Tickets Available From Carolyn Cook 01746 710098
Claverley Post Office and Rudge Heath StoresProceeds to Shropshire junior cricket tour. South Africa 2009
FANTASTIC 70S BAND
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CLAVERLEY VILLAGE HALL
Dates for your diary:-
10th Nov. Monday dress show. More details next month
20th Nov. Thursday Edge of Love. Flicks in the Sticks filmchanged from last month. Keira Knightley, Mathew Rhys and
Sienna Miller
4th Dec. Thursday. Flicks in the Sticks extra film Mama Mia
12th Dec. Friday Carol Supper. Hot supper. Tickets 8.00.
17th Jan. Saturday. Tettenhall Singers. Tickets 9.00
The next meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be 6th November.
Betty Pearson-Fenn
Claverley Tennis Club
Black Country Night
Starring Tommy Mundon, Maggie OHara and Ken Wood
At Claverley Village Hall on Saturday 22nd November
7.30pm for 8pm
Tickets 12.50 (includes fish and chip supper) Licensed Bar
Tickets Available From Claverley Post Office, Rudge Heath Stores
Or Any Tennis Club Committee Member
All Saints Christmas Barn Dance
On Friday 5th December we will be holding a family Barn Dance, at which the Grand
Christmas Raffle will be drawn, and Father Christmas may be persuaded to put in a
guest appearance. We are sure this will be a lively occasion for everyone with food,
music and dancing for all!
Christmas Lights and Advent Service
We are looking forward to the grand switch on of the Christmas lights in Claverley at
6.15pm on Sunday 30th November. Mince Pies and Mulled Wine will accompany theAdvent service which follows, and all are welcome.
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Claverley Memories
Following our recent successful trip to Bantock House we are now
organising a guided tour of Shrewsbury Castle and ShropshireRegimental Museum for the evening of Tuesday 25th November. This is
open to non members and anyone interested in joining us for what
should be a very interesting and enjoyable visit should contact John
Burns.
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An Idea for Christmas !!
Thinking of Christmas presents yet? Our Guide to Claverley Church
and Village was first printed in 1906. We painstakingly and faithfully
reproduced this professionally in its original form from parts of two
original copies using modern scanning and printing techniques. It gives
a fascinating insight to the village as it was then and it is surprising how
little has changed! At 2 each this would be an inexpensive little
stocking filler. Buy a dozen and send them out to friends, relatives and
business associates to show them what a lovely old village we have(please).
Next Meeting is our trip to Shrewsbury (see above).
New members welcome. Please come along and find out what we are
about.
For Queries contact Sue Burns 710154 or Patricia Lee 710239
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Coffee Morning Thanks
The coffee morning for MacMillan Cancer Support held in Hopstone on
23rd September raised 140.00. Grateful thanks to members of Monday
Craft, Rev. Simon Cawdell and Sarah also to neighbours for their
donations.
We would like to say many thanks to all our friends and neighbours whosent and expressed congratulations and good wishes to us on the occasionof our Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
Thank you Simon for the prayers and ringing the bell.
Love to all
Sandy and Margaret.
TUCK HILL NEWS
Thanks
Mr Harold Smith sends his grateful thanks to Simon Cawdell, friends and
neighbours for their prayers and the cards he has received during his recentillness. He is glad to say he is starting to feel a little better.
Willing Neighbours
Please try and come to Bridgnorth Charity Fair on Saturday 29th November at
the Castle Hall between 10 am and 1 pm, when Willing Neighbours will have
a stall to raise funds for the running costs. We will be grateful for cakes andpreserves or anything which could be sold. We are also seeking donations or
contributions of items to go into a Christmas hamper which will be raffled at
this event.
Contact Nos: Gloria Swash 710528 or Pearl Bryan 780394
Whist Drive
The next Tuck Hill whist drive will be on Thursday 13 th November at 8 pm
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CLAVERLEY FLOWER
GUILDA CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP
By Sally Beaman
Saturday 22nd
November 2008Claverley Village Hall
10am 3.30pm
TO INCLUDE
Tea / Coffee, Cake & Biscuits (Morning & Afternoon)
Flower Demonstration
2 Course Luncheon Including Wine
2 Flower Arrangements To Take Home Inclusive Of All Costs
30 Per Person
To obtain tickets or for further information please contact Sally on 01746
710259 or Sandra 01902 374802 or Jane 01746 710403.
Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
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Claverley Indoor Bowls
If anyone would like to join Claverley Indoor Bowls Club they would be verywelcome to attend the 5 00pm Session every Wednesday.
Please contact Chris Nock 710371 or John Cotham 710340
CONTRIBUTIONS DEADLINE
All material for publication in the December Newsletter should be submitted to
The Vicarage or Broad Lanes Farm, Six Ashes (contact Pearl Bryan) by Saturday16th November.
Thank you
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What, you ask, is 'Butt dust?' Read on and learn....
These have to be original and genuine. No adult is this
creative!!
MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was.
Granny replied she was so old she didn't remember anymore. Melanie said, 'If you don't remember you must look
in the back of your panties. Mine say five to six.'
BRITTANY (age 4) had an earache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take
the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap
and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: 'How doesit know it's me?'
DJ (age 4) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: 'How much do I cost?'
CLINTON (age 5) was in his bedroom looking worried. When his Mom asked what
was troubling him, he replied, 'I don't know what'll happen with this bed when I get
married. How will my wife fit in?'
JAMES (age 4) was listening to a Bible story. His dad read: 'The man named Lot was
warned to take his wife and flee out of the city but his wife looked back and was turned
to salt.' Concerned, James asked: 'What happened to the flea?'
The Sermon I think this Mom will never forget....'Dear Lord,' the minister began, witharms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you,
we are but dust...' He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient
daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little
four year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'
CLAVERLEY PENSIONERS 2008
It was with regret that the committee had to cancel the Skittles Evening planned for
10th October due to lack of support.
On previous occasions it has been well supported and it is hoped that we may be able to
re-instate the event at some future date.
We shall hopefull be arranging our annual supper in 2009, in the meantime we wisheveryone a warm and healthy winter.
The Committee for the Pensioners.
Mrs Eileen JonesMrs Yvonne Evans
Mrs Anne Simmonds
Mrs Elsie Spiller
Mrs Lee Chancellor
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CLAVERLEY LADIES LUNCHEON CLUBJanet Brittain welcomed members and guestst o our October
meeting.
Betty Pearson Fenn said that the coach outing on January 6th will
be to Chester leaving the Plough at 9.15am and returning at about6.00pm. Anyone wishing to go please contact Betty on 710468.
Our speaker Mr Ryan Davies told us of his Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
from a school boy who spent his holidays helping on farms, and then getting GCSE
A grades went on to veterinary school in Glasgow for 5 years and now practices
general surgery and medicine with Hollybush Veterinary Services in Bridgnorth.
The vote of thanks was given by Yvonne Evans.
Our next meeting on November 6th, speaker Mr P Suddock Chief Executive of
Dudley Zoo.
Elaine Blower
A Stranger for Christmas
Visits from strangers at Christmas began with shepherds turning up at a Bethlehemstable, and continued with the arrival of wise men from a foreign land. You could
carry on this tradition, by inviting an international student to spend Christmas in your
home. HOST is a well-established charity, backed by the Foreign Office and many
universities, which links adults studying in the UK with hospitable volunteers
throughout Britain. Guests come from all over the world, including many from China.
They speak English, are keen to share their own culture, while longing to know more
about our way of life. Welcoming a student who might otherwise spend Christmas on
a deserted campus, fosters international understanding, and will make Christmasspecial. See www.hostuk.org or call 0207 254 3039, for more information. HOST
arranges visits throughout the year, so if your 'inn' is full this Christmas, you can still
offer an invitation at another time.
Derek, Darren and Caroline King would like to thank everyone that attendedand sent their condolences at Bettys funeral. The sum raised for our chosen
charity, The County Air Ambulance was 1265.00.
God bless you all.
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Sunday 2 November (All Saints Sunday)10am Family Service
Sidesman James Cawdell
Coffee Jane Mottram
6.30pm
First Reading Peter Davis Isaiah 65:17-end
Second Reading Norah Glass Hebrews 11:32-12:2
Sidesman George Spibey
Sunday 9 November (Remembrance Sunday)10.50am Remembrance Sunday
Reading Royal British Legion Matthew 25:1-13
Intercessions Royal British Legion
Sidesmen Royal British Legion
6.30pm
First Reading Eileen Brown Judges 7:222Second Reading Dennis Loat John 15:917
Sidesman Rosemary Gannon
Sunday 16 November (2nd Sunday Before Advent)10am
First Reading Gloria Swash 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel Reading Ken Swash Matthew 25:1430
Intercessions Francis Palmer
Assistant Mary Palmer
Coffee Ian FallonSidesman Gordon Drury
6.30pm
First Reading David Raby 1 Kings 1:15-40
Second Reading Peggy White Revelation 1:418
Sidesman Geoff Wenlock
Sunday 23 November (Sunday Before Advent)10am
First Reading Mary Palmer Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Gospel Reading Val Smith Matthew 25:3146
Intercessions Eileen Jones
Assistant Colin Bailey
Coffee Margot Stevens
Sidesman Jim Holland
6.30pm
First Reading Denis Loat 2 Samuel 23:17
Second Reading Eileen Brown Matthew 28:1620
Sidesman Kathleen White
Sunday 30 November (Advent Sunday)10am At TuckHill
6.30pm
Sidesman John & Janet Cotham Advent Service
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A reminder to all organizations in the parishes, please submit your dates to go in the diary
separately, or they may be missed. The diary section is co-ordinated by Stephanie Perks
Details as for the ads section, Many Thanks.
3rd Monday 10.30 am Toddlers Village Hall
2.00 pm Craft Club Village Hall
6th Thursday 1.00 pm Ladies Luncheon Club Worfield Golf Club
7.45 pm Book Club The Old Vicarage
8.00 pm Village Hall Committee
Meeting
Village Hall
8th Saturday 6.00 pm
8.00 pm
Claverley School PTA
Bonfire & Fireworks Display
School Field
10th Monday 10.30 am Toddlers Village Hall
2.00 pm Craft Club Village Hall
11th Tuesday 8.00pm Church Home Group The Vicarage
13th Thursday 7.45 pm Supper Club Kings Arms
17th Monday 10.30 am Toddlers Village Hall
2.00 pm Craft Club Village Hall20th Thursday 7.30 pm
for 8.00
pm
Flicks in the Sticks Village Hall
22nd Saturday 10.00 am
3.30 pm
Claverley Flower Guild
Christmas Workshop
Village Hall
7.30 pm
for 8.00pm
Black Country Night Village Hall
24th Monday 10.30 am Toddlers Village Hall
2.00 pm Craft Club Village Hall
25th Tuesday 8.00 pm Claverley Memories Kings Arms
8.00pm Church Home Group The Vicarage
27th Thursday 7.30 pm Ladies Fellowship Village Hall
29th Saturday 8.30 pm
midnight
The Hype 70s Band
& Light Supper
Village Hall
FOR YOUR DIARY NOVEMBER 2008
FOR YOUR DIARY DECEMBER 20085th Friday Family Barn Dance Village Hall
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Parish Registers
Funerals 9th October Brian Ewart Elcock, 78, of Pound Street, Claverley. Service and
burial at Claverley.
Holy Communion is celebrated every Wednesday, 9am at Claverley.Sunday School - For children from two and a half years to eleven. Sunday at 10.00 am
during term time (Claverley). For details contact The Vicarage on 710268
Claverley Church Sidesmen's Rota
Full rotas for services are now contained inside the magazine
Church Services
Church Services Claverley Tuck Hill
2nd
November 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00 am Matins10am Family Service
6.30pm Evensong
9th November 8am Holy CommunionRemembrance 10.50am Remembrance service 8am Holy Communion
Sunday 10am Holy Communion
6.30 Evensong
16th November 8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion 11am Family Service
6.30 Evensong
23rd November 8am Holy Communion10am Family Service 11am Holy Communion
6.30pm Evensong
30th November 11am Holy Communion
6.30pm Advent Service followed
by mince pies and mulled wine