Cheltenham United Reformed Church

November 2016

‘Through Faith, Fellowship and Care We Affirm that Jesus Is Lord’

CHELTENHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH www.urcic.org.uk Minister

Rev Maz Allen Rev Gary Grady

01242 238273 01242 511522

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November 2016

Welcome to ‘In Touch’ – The magazine of Cheltenham United Reformed Church, a joint pastorate of the three United Reformed Churches in Cheltenham, sharing a Minister, Rev Maz Allen. The three churches work very closely together, sharing this magazine, the website and all activities. St Andrew’s United Reformed Church is in the Montpellier district of Cheltenham town centre. A former Presbyterian church founded in 1885, it became United Reformed on unification in 1972. Recent renovations now offer an impressive facility, meeting the needs of 21st century Cheltenham. Prestbury United Reformed Church is in the heart of Prestbury village on the northern edge of Cheltenham. A former Congregational chapel built in 1866, becoming United Reformed on unification in 1972. The Church in Warden Hill is a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) between the Anglican (St Christopher’s) and URC communities of Up Hatherley and Warden Hill in the south of Cheltenham. Ministry is shared between the URC Minister, Rev Maz Allen, and Rev Gary Grady of the Anglican South Cheltenham Team Ministry. Both the Anglican and URC buildings are regularly used for worship. For other information about the Church in Warden Hill please see ‘The Lantern’ or visit www.tciwh.org.uk

Jesus said:

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18 v20 NRSV)

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News of the Church Family We are invited to pray for: Jean Bennett, John Mears, Hilary Eaton, Colin and Paulette Hyde, Tony Gledhill, Vivian Bracey, Elvina Norcott, Jean Williams, Doreen Steele, Jessie Stredwick.

Our Congratulations go to: Mary and Fred Cummings on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Honey Rae Lloyd on her Dedication.

The Reverend Gary Grady Team Vicar in the South Cheltenham Team with responsibility for St. Peter’s Leckhampton and The Church in Warden Hill. “I was born in 1969 in Winchester, Hampshire and later attended St. Mary Redcliffe Secondary School in Bristol. I studied for my first degree at Bristol Polytechnic, where I gained a B.A. (Hons) in Systems Analysis. Following this I worked for BT for 19 years until 2011, working in a variety of roles, initially as an analyst/programmer, but ultimately as the Head of Training Design for BT Retail UK. I trained in Theology at the West of England Ministerial Centre (WEMTC) at Redcliffe College in Gloucester, after which I served my curacy in Cirencester. My family and I are delighted to be a part of the team here in South Cheltenham and value the ecumenical partnerships we have here. We look forward to joining in with God’s mission in this place and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in the communities.”

St Andrew’s Church Meeting The Church Meeting will be on 6th November after Morning Worship. A Proposal has been received by the Elders for discussion: ‘That Sunday Morning Worship at St Andrew’s should be moved forward to 10.30am.’ St Andrew’s Elders

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Our Minister Writes:

Dear Friends, Last month, a few of us from CURC went to All Saints to swell the 250strong choir recording for BBC’s ‘Songs of Praise’. What fun we had and how rich the sound of so many voices. Possibly two of the hymns might be broadcast in Advent, but we don’t know when, as for the rest – they will be used any time during 2017. So watch the programme!! I have always loved being involved in large choirs or listening to full orchestras. I guess I just like loud music! But it’s more than that; there is a level of emotion which helps me to connect with adoration and praise of God. Worship is more…inevitable…somehow. On Remembrance Sunday it is not so much the sound as the sight which stirs the emotion for me – the sight of hundreds of veterans and serving forces personnel at the Cenotaph in London, or the smaller march-past in Cheltenham town centre, or the local village gathering around the war memorial in Prestbury or the quiet laying of wreaths and crosses outside St. Christopher’s. For at least six years I have taken part in the evening Remembrance Service at the Town Hall and have been privileged to actually be on-stage facing the congregation when the poppy petals fall. Extraordinarily moving. One of Cheltenham’s veterans is now a Chelsea Pensioner and the applause he receives is marvellous! Because of others’ sacrifice, we in this country live in peace. Thanks be to God. Amen. Maz

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Obituary Barbara Russell-Smith

1931-2016

Barbara was well-known as one of a pair: ‘Denham and Barbara’. As part of St. Andrew’s, they were supportive in all they did for the church. When Denham died twenty months ago Barbara lost her soul-mate. Their favourite pastime was to sit in their garden holding hands, watching the birds and enjoying the flowers. In her tribute at her mother’s funeral Penny referred to Barbara as ‘an English Romantic’. Barbara loved the richness of the English language and she wrote a Georgian romantic novel entitled ‘This Madding Fever’ under the pseudonym Corella Maxwell. Barbara loved dressmaking, flower-arranging and many other craft-oriented hobbies. She (and Denham) were also known for their fudge, sold in great quantities at our church fairs. We will miss Barbara’s charming smile and quiet, calming manner, but we know she longed to be re-united with her one true love. May they both rest in the everlasting bounty of Gods’ love. Our love goes to Penny, William and Edward as well as Barbara’s five grandchildren. Maz

Cheltenham Scottish Society The Cheltenham Scottish Society invite Church Members to a Lunch to be held on 4th December 2016 in the Montpellier Hall after the St Andrewstide Service, at approximately 12.30pm. A list will be attached to the Notice Board in the Link Corridor and those wishing to attend are asked to put their names down by the 27th November 2016. There is no charge for the Lunch but donations are welcome. This year we are supporting two Charities: Riding for the Disabled and the Star College. Barry Steele

Directory Update Lyn Ricketts has asked for her email address to be updated. The new one is: [email protected] 4

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‘Getting to grips with the Bible’ (TLS Lite Course of 5 sessions) An ecumenical course designed to help us be more confident in reading/understanding the Bible. Open to all. To be held at Brockworth URC, 2.30pm – 4pm. 8th November 29th November 13th December Plus two dates in 2017 to be arranged. Please let Maz know immediately if you are interested. Transport can be arranged.

St Andrew’s Lunch Club St Andrew’s URC, Montpellier Street 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1.00pm Soup, Bread Roll and Dessert £3.00

CURC Discussion Group Meetings take place at Prestbury URC, except where noted, on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Tues 15th November

‘The Screwtape Letters’ to be led by Bob Alger The ‘Screwtape Letters’ written by C.S Lewis during the Second World War for publication in ‘The Guardian’, describe the advice given by a ‘Senior Devil’ Screwtape to his ‘Junior Devil’ Wormwood. Tues 31st January 2017

Did Martin Luther mean to start a Revolution? To be led by Janet Kemp 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his ‘95 Theses’ to the door of Wittenburg Church.

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St. Andrew’s Charity for November: CHILDREN IN NEED Children in Need is so well known that it hardly needs introducing, but here goes: The BBC's first ever broadcast appeal for children was a five-minute radio broadcast on Christmas Day in 1927. The response was phenomenal and it raised £1,143 18s 3d which was split between 4 prominent children's charities. The first televised appeal was the 1955 'Children's Hour Christmas Appeal', presented by Sooty and Harry Corbett. The Christmas Day Appeals continued on TV and radio right up until 1979, raising a total of £625,836. The presenters included Terry Hall, Eamonn Andrews, Leslie Crowther, Michael Aspel and the rising star of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show - Terry Wogan - who made his debut appearance in 1978. In 1980 the appeal was broadcast on BBC One in a new telethon format, hosted by Terry Wogan with Sue Lawley and Esther Rantzen. It captured the public's imagination to such an extent that the donations increased dramatically and broke the million mark for the very first time. The 2015 total raised was over £37 million and so far over £800 million has been raised altogether. Children in Need provides grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. They are local to people in all corners of the UK and support small and large organisations which empower children and extend their life choices. Locally, charities which have benefitted include Winston's Wish, and Gloucestershire Young Carers. Their vision is that every child in the UK has a childhood which is:  Safe  Happy and Secure  Allows them the chance to reach their potential. Alison Kerr

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Wednesday Women October’s meeting saw a good turn-out for our Christmas craft evening. Conversation paused briefly as we concentrated on following the knitting pattern kindly provided by Elspet, making sure we had the right stitches and rows. It was both an enjoyable and productive evening. We are hoping to have a small stall of little Christmas treats at the December Regeneration & Repair café. Dave Entwistle from Vision 21 will be joining us for November’s meeting in St Andrew’s on Wednesday 2 November at 7.15 pm. Vision 21 is a small independent charity, promoting sustainable living and supports the Regeneration & Repair Café. Dave will be talking to us about Vision 21, global warming and offering tips on how people can help combat climate change. All welcome. Carol Drummond

Reading Group 'The next meeting of the Reading Group will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 23 November 2016 at Karinya, Swindon Lane, Cheltenham GL50 4PF The book to be discussed is 'The Poisonwood Bible' by Barbara Kingsolver. Told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to Belgian Congo in 1959. This is the story of one family’s tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in post - colonial Africa. Mary Cummings

Tuesday Forum The next meetings of Tuesday Forum will be: 8th November Jim O’Sullivan ‘Village and Community Agents’ 22nd November Bob Alger ‘Travellers’ Tales’ Meetings are held in The Garden Room at St Andrew’s starting at 2.30pm. All Welcome.

Thank You Thank you to all members and friends who bought garden produce from the Sunday morning Trug The amount raised for church funds was £32.00. Marcus Dann 9

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Christmas Fairs At Prestbury The Christmas Fayre will be on Saturday 3rd December from 10.00-12.00. Lots of gift ideas and necessities will be on sale including wrapping paper and gift bags, cards, jewellery, books, toys etc. There will also be refreshments, tombola, cake stall and a raffle. All are most welcome.

At The Church in Warden Hill The Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 26th November from 10 -12 noon Games, craft stalls, raffle, refreshments.

At St Andrew’s for Christian Aid You are invited to the Cheltenham Christian Aid Fair at St Andrews Church from 10am - 1.30pm on Saturday Nov. 5th. We are committed to completing our £5000 for the project in El Salvador and Honduras and beginning on a new project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Again, every pound we raise is matched by £3 from the EU. So the pound in your pocket is worth £4 to those in the poor areas of these countries. Why not start your Christmas shopping at the Fair and give your support to this event? There will be a coffee shop, delicious lunches, desserts and activities for children from 10.45. There will be stalls for jewellery and ornaments, Christmas goods, cakes and homemade preserves. Donations or offers for the auction of promises can be left in the Ministers’ room or Alison Veal can arrange to collect. See you there! Alison Veal

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Classic Film Saturday 19th November 2016 in Warden Hill URC Centre at 2.15pm (doors open at 2.00pm)

[email protected] Free entry – Family and Friends welcome Refreshments available Future Dates: 7th January, 4th March Please note: there will be no Classic Film in February. (Ed)

Community Film Saturday 5th November 2016 in Warden Hill URC Centre at 2.30pm (doors open at 2.15pm)

[email protected] Free entry – Family and Friends welcome Refreshments available Future Dates: 10th December

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Let Us Remember Remembrance Sunday is on 13th November

Services of Remembrance: At The Church in Warden Hill (St Christopher’s) The service will start at 10 am so that we can observe the 2 minute silence at 11 am at the end of the service. There will be crosses for the various groups to plant under the cross in the church garden. The Cubs are making special poppies in the style of the Tower of London clay ones.

At St Andrew’s Worship is at 10.50am.

At Prestbury Worship is at 10.45am at the War Memorial.

In Cheltenham Town Centre The service at the War Memorial starts at 10.55am.

Data for the articles on p13, 14, 15 extracted from: St Andrew’s Pew Rent Book, Gloucestershire Archives ‘Leaving All That Was Dear’, Devereux and Sacker, Promenade Publications, 1997 www.Ancestry.co.uk www.remembering.org.uk

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Let Us Remember

Of the 1291 names from the First World War on the Cheltenham Town Memorial, two appear to be associated with St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. These are the Gibbs Brothers:

Edgar Biggerstaff Gibbs Ivan Richard Gibbs Of the 41 names from the First World War on the Prestbury War Memorial one was associated with the Prestbury Union Church:

Percival Thomas Fildes Death knows of no class or rank and all are arranged in surname order. Every year at the Remembrance Sunday Service at both Memorials their full names, and the names of the dead from the Second World War are read aloud.

2016 is the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. We especially remember the SIX Cheltenham men who died on 1st July 1916 and the THIRTEEN Cheltenham men, mostly of the 8th Gloucester’s who died on 3rd July 1916.

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The Gibbs Brothers Mr and Mrs Gibbs appear in the St Andrew’s Pew Rent Book for the years 1913 -18, paying for five seats, and living in Park Place, the same address that both Edgar and Ivan gave when they joined up. This continuity suggests that the family were regular attenders at St Andrew’s. William and Harriet (nee Rodier) Gibbs married by civil registration in Exeter in 1877, moving to Cheltenham where they set up home in Grafton Street, Leckhampton. Seven children were born, Harold, Ethel, Margaret, Edgar, Edith, Arthur and Ivan. Sometime between 1891 and 1901 the family moved to Montpelier Walk where William had his own Fancy Drapery business, which by 1911 was called an Art/Needlework Repository. All the children except Ivan appear to have worked in the business at some point. By 1911 the family had moved again, to Montpellier Villas, and by 1914 were living in Park Place.

Edgar Biggerstaff Gibbs (1883-1917) was the second son of the family. He initially worked as a Drapery Assistant and joined the1/4th Battalion of the Royal West Kent Regiment in Worthing, where he had set up his family home. This Territorial Battalion was drafted to India, where Private Edgar Gibbs died of illness in 1917 aged 34. He is commemorated on the Kirkee Memorial and Cheltenham Town Memorial.

Ivan Richard Gibbs (1891 – 1915) was the youngest child of the Gibbs family. He was educated at Cheltenham Grammar School and Jesus College, Oxford, then joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps in 1913, volunteering immediately on the outbreak of war. He was Gazetted as 2nd Lieutenant in the 10th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, and promoted to Captain in July 1915. The Regiment was sent to France in August ready for action in September. Captain Ivan Gibbs was killed in Action at Loos on 25th September 1915 aged 23. He is commemorated on the Cheltenham Town Memorial. Janet Kemp 14

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Percival Thomas Fildes

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1892 – 1918

Percival Thomas Fildes was the only child of William Thomas Fildes and his wife Elizabeth (nee Cosher) who had married in 1889. William was a market gardener and greengrocer and in 1891 they lived at ‘The Laurels’, Prestbury (possibly the old house by Laurel Drive). Percival was born there on 8th March 1892. William died in May 1900 but Elizabeth continued to run the market garden. By 1911 Elizabeth is ‘living on private means’, Percival is working as an ironmonger and they have as a lodger the Revd William Holt who was a Congregational Minister. When the Membership Roll of Prestbury Union Church was drawn up in 1914 Elizabeth (but not her son) is listed as a member. She died in September 1947 and was buried with her husband in Cheltenham Cemetery after a funeral at the church. From his service record, Percival joined the Army Reserve in November 1915 and then the Royal Naval Reserve for the Royal Naval Division in June 1917. He lists his religion as ‘Union Church’. He was mobilised in Jun 1917 and sent to the 2 nd Reserve Battalion at Blandford. On 13 October 1917 he joined the Howe Battalion of the RND, British Expeditionary Force (BEF) but from that November he spent 4 months in hospital with a leg injury. On 1 May 1918 he was posted to the Hood Battalion as an Able Seaman. According to the Royal Naval Museum website, the RND was formed from naval reserve forces when all warships were fully staffed in order to help fill a shortfall in the infantry land forces. Howe and Hood Battalions were part of the 2 nd Brigade RND. When they went to France as part of the BEF in 1916 they were designated the 63rd (RN) Division. In 1917 the RND served at Passchendaele, Gavrelle and Welsh Ridge. They also served at Gallipoli. The Division was disbanded in 1919 and there is a memorial, designed by Lutyens, on Horse Guards Parade to the approximately 48,000 men who were lost in the War. Percival Fildes was killed in action, aged 26, on the 4th of September 1918 during the battle of the Drocourt – Queant Line (part of the 2nd Battle of Arras). He is commemorated on the memorial at Vis-en-Artois near Arras. Fiona Hall

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Footsloggers The Annual Footsloggers Social Event will be on Saturday 19th November,7.30 at St Andrew’s. Everyone is invited to come and see photos of past walks and have a fun evening.Food will be provided, please bring your own ‘liquid refreshment’. Also please note that the Footsloggers AGM will be on Friday 20th January 2017. This is a change of date. Dorothy Odell

Classic Film This will be the last season I shall be organizing Classic Film shows. I would be very pleased if someone would take over and I would be willing to offer advice. Blessings and Peace Tony Jeans

Senior Club at The Church in Warden Hill The Senior Club meets every Wednesday at 2-15 pm for a wide and varied programme of talks and activities ranging across formal talks, musical sessions to Beetle and Bingo afternoons. It would be nice to see some new faces. Please contact me if you would like to come, you will be very welcome. Sheila Parry

Prestbury Coffee Morning Our next monthly coffee morning will be on:

Saturday 5th November From 10.30am until 12.00noon As ever, the legendary toasted teacakes will be on offer! There will also be a raffle and cakes and books for sale.

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Emmanuel Festival of Decorated Christmas Trees 9th-11th December Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade, Cheltenham, GL53 7PJ Friday, 6-9pm:

Carol singing amongst the trees, with mince pies and mulled wine. Saturday, 7pm: Carol Concert by the Cotswold Male Voice Choir and Naunton Park School Choir … and, of course, the church is open to visitors throughout the weekend. Will you enter a tree this year? Your options are endless – a thing of beauty, an outrageous pun or a thought provoker. Or even all three?! Contact Jackie Dunlop, [email protected]

QI GONG

At St Andrew’s

With LIDA VLČEK

NEXT SESSIONS: November 3rd 2016 at 12.15 pm Cost £5.00 per session New members welcome contact Lida 01242 233949 [email protected]

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Street Pastors Cheltenham Street Pastors continue to do great volunteering work on a Friday and Saturday night in Cheltenham Town. We are very fortunate to have a lot of keen and enthusiastic street pastors willing to serve in the early hours of the morning. They are committed to showing God’s love to those in need; giving out water, flip flops and lollipops illustrating our motto: and care.

To listen, help

We ask for your Prayer: For the 7 new trainees as they progress through their training. They have already completed the Police Awareness, ahead of them are Listening Skills, Alcohol and Drugs Awareness and Roles and Responsibilities. The Evening and Night Time Economy which includes door staff, taxi marshals as well as street pastors. Newly trained Team Leaders as they patrol in their new capacity of responsibility. Invitation: we would like to invite you to the Annual Street Pastors Service on 19th November, 7:30pm at Charlton Kings Baptist Church, when our ten newly trained Street Pastors will be commissioned. All welcome. Thank you for your prayers and continued support. Please could you encourage anyone who shows an interest in Street Pastors to email me at [email protected] Sarah Chad CSP Coordinator

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Concerts at St Andrew’s  Lilliput, for the Under 5’s: 21st November, 19th December.  Concert by Gloucestershire Music (A County Council Arts Project) Saturday 12 November.

Defribulator Training The Montpellier Association have arranged with South West Ambulance Service to present training in how to use the two defibrillators stored in local telephone boxes. There will be two sessions on Thursday 10th November, at 2.00pm and 3.30 pm in the Garden Room at St Andrew’s. Each will last about 45 minutes. Barry Manners from the Montpellier Association is coordinating numbers for each session so please email him with your attendance requests. [email protected]

Past Case Review The United Reformed Church Past Case Review is an open invitation for anyone to raise concerns about the behaviour or conduct of anyone affiliated with the URC since its formation in 1972. Tel. 020 7916 8682, email: [email protected] www.urc.org.uk/past-case-review

Creative Cards On sale at Prestbury, St Andrew’s Warden Hill URC Centre and St Christopher’s

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Freecycle If you have any useful items you no longer need that might be of use to someone else please let Ann Lewis know with full details of the item and please leave your telephone number so we can get back to you.

Regeneration/Repair Café Word is slowly getting round about the Regeneration and Repair café. We saw a few return visitors and some new folk. October’s café featured a guest repairer – IT Schools Africa – who were on hand to look at laptops, ipads, ipods and tablets. IT Schools Africa is a UK-registered charity based in Cheltenham and was founded in 2004. Their mission is to create positive lives through education, by providing access to e-Learning to schools throughout Africa. They collect and refurbish computer equipment in the UK and distribute it at low-cost to schools in Africa. In the UK they work with back to work employment and training agencies and other charities helping to support and train people currently out of work. They also teach computer refurbishment and IT skills to disadvantaged and disabled people on work experience placements. We also had a couple of the new students from the University of Gloucestershire shadowing the volunteer repairers. As mentioned in September’s In Touch, Kevin and Nick from the West Midlands Synod joined us to make a short film. It was good to see that we had a steady stream of people coming through and there was a real buzz to the place. Both Kevin and Nick were very enthusiastic about the project and wished us all the best for the future. The film when available will be loaded to You Tube and the details will be shared in due course. Thanks to those who popped in whether to get something repaired or just to show their support. It is appreciated. Carol Drummond

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From the Editor Smile please! It costs nothing, but creates much; It enriches those who receive without impoverishing those who give; It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts for ever. None are so rich that they can get along without it; None are so poor, but are richer for the benefit. It is rest to the weary, sunshine to the sad, And nature’s best antidote for trouble. It cannot be bought, borrowed or stolen, For it is something that is no earthly good until it is given away, And yet when it is given away, it always comes back; And nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none to give. Anon. With all good wishes to everyone. Janet Kemp

Please ensure that all items for the next edition of ‘In Touch’ are with the Editor by midnight on

SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2016 at

[email protected] Distribution is on the 4th Sunday of the month. Any alterations to the distribution, e.g. change of address, method of delivery, or cancellation should be sent to Fiona Hall. The current edition of ‘In Touch’ and some back numbers, amended for legal and privacy reasons, are available on the Church website (See inside front cover of ‘In Touch’ for relevant email addresses)

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Diary for November 2016 Wed Wed Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat

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SUN 6 Tue 8 Thu 10 Thu 10

1.00pm 7.15pm 12.15pm 10.00am 10.00am 10.30am 2.30pm

Lunch Club Wednesday Women Qi Gong Regeneration/Repair Café Christian Aid Fair Coffee Morning Community Film

St Andrew’s St Andrew’s St Andrew’s St Andrew’s St Andrew’s Prestbury Warden Hill Centre

12.00noon 2.30pm 2.00pm 2.00pm

CHURCH MEETING Tuesday Forum Prayer group Defribulator Trainings

St Andrew’s St Andrew’s St Christopher’s St Andrew’s

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Footsloggers Discussion Group Lunch Club Classic Film Footsloggers Social

See p15 for times

Tuesday Forum Reading Group Prayer Group Christmas Fair CHURCH MEETING

St Andrew’s ‘Karinya’, Swindon Lane St Christopher’s Warden Hill Prestbury

SUN Mon Tue Wed Sat Sat

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7.30pm 1.00pm 2.15pm 7.30

Tue Wed Thu Sat SUN

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2.30pm 7.30pm 2.00pm 10.00am 11.30am

Prestbury St Andrew’s Warden Hill Centre St Andrew’s

Diary for December 2016 Sat Sat SUN

3 3 4

10.00 10.00 12.30pm

Regeneration/Repair Café Christmas Fayre St Andrew’s Tide Lunch

St Andrew’s Prestbury St Andrew’s

(Please see ‘The Lantern’, Magazine for the Church in Warden Hill for other activities. Ed.)

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Regular Weekly Events 2016 Monday 10.00am 5.15pm

Prestbury Urchins Rainbows

Prestbury URC** Warden Hill URC Centre**

Tuesday 10.00am 10.30am 5.15pm 7.30pm

St Andrew’s Parents & Toddlers Tuesday Prayers & Communion Brownies Bible Study House Group

St Andrew’s Warden Hill URC Centre Warden Hill URC Centre** St Christopher’s**

Wednesday 9.15am 2.15pm 7.00pm

Little Shepherds Senior Club Bellringing

St Christopher’s** St Christopher’s St Christopher’s

Thursday 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.45pm 7.45pm

Beavers Brownies Cubs Scouts

St Christopher’s** St Christopher’s** St Christopher’s** St Christopher’s**

Friday 10.30am 6.15pm

Bible Study House Group TCiWH Choir Practice

Cleeve Hill Home** St Christopher’s ** Term Time Only

Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editors, the Elders, the Ministers, or of any authoritative body of the United Reformed Church

Church Services St Andrew’s URC Every Sunday 3rd Sunday

11.00am Morning Worship (Communion Service on 1st Sunday) 9.30am Jump4Joy (an informal short service for all the family)

Prestbury URC 1st Sunday 10.30am rd 3 Sunday 10.30am 4th Sunday 10.30am nd th 2 & 5 Sunday

All-age Worship Morning Worship Communion No service

The Church in Warden Hill Sunday morning services are all held at St Christopher’s 1st Sunday 10.30am Family Worship nd 2 Sunday 10.30am Communion in the URC tradition rd 3 Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship 4th Sunday 10.30am Communion in the Anglican tradition th 5 Sunday 10.30am Communion or Morning Worship During term time New Shoots for younger members (2-14) takes place during the morning service 2nd Sunday 3.30pm Messy Church at URC Centre Evening services are at St Christopher’s except 4th Sunday at URCC 1st & 3rd Sunday 6.00pm Communion 2nd Sunday 6.00pm Evensong 4th Sunday 6.00pm Evening Worship at URC Centre th 5 Sunday 6.00pm Communion or Evensong Weekdays Monday-Friday 8.00 am Tuesday 10.30am

Morning Prayer at St Christopher’s Communion at URC Centre