WELLOW CHURCH AND PARISH NEWS
JUNE 2001
Churchwardens: Mrs. J. H. Mannings, Mr. J. R. Wyld
A NEW GROUP MINISTRY
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be a particularly busy time for our Parish. Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June will be a special time for us. Please read the Church News on Page 3 and the full-page flyer on Page 8. They give information about our forthcoming Flower Festival entitled "Wellow Through the Ages" presented by the Farmborough Floral Art Group and organized by Jenny Nixon, Libby Kerr and Joyce Mannings. Sunday 17th June is our Patronal Festival this year and the preacher at the Morning Service will be the Bishop of Bath and Wells, The Rt Revd Jim Thompson. We are looking forward to welcoming Bishop Jim to the Parish on this splendid occasion. On the Sunday evening of 17th June, at St Julian’s, there will be a very special Deanery Evensong beginning at 6.00pm. The service will mark a milestone in the history of our Parish, as it will be the occasion when the Archdeacon of Bath, The Venerable Bob Evens, will commission the newly enlarged Group Ministry. Twenty-one years ago the Camerton Group Ministry was established. There were five parishes in the Group: Peasedown St John, Wellow, Camerton, Dunkerton and Foxcote with Shoscombe. According to the original Constitution of the Group Council in 1980, its main function was of a financial nature - to determine the allocation of the Deanery Quota shared between the parishes of the Group. A secondary function was to "discuss matters of common concern to the five parishes and attempt to develop methods for them to work together." In the first few years of the Group, the Council fulfilled the task of quota allocation until the pattern of payments reverted once more to the individual parishes. |
Over the first ten years, people in the parishes were drawn closer together in worship and study. The clergy led worship in each other’s Churches, and visited the three Church Schools in the Group on a regular basis, sharing the task of leading assemblies. By 1990, following a change of clergy staffing and the intervening interregna, the Group Ministry became dormant until November 1999 when the Archdeacon of Bath rejuvenated the Group Council. Since then the Council has met on several occasions. Last year, the five Parochial Church Councils of the Camerton Group were delighted to welcome the Parishes of Timsbury and Priston into an enlarged Group Ministry. The Churchwardens, Clergy and Readers of the seven parishes have met in Council and also socially. The three Clergy meet together on a weekly basis for prayer and discussion. In December 2000, the Bishop of Bath and Wells formally requested the formation of an enlarged Group Ministry, which received Royal Assent at a meeting of the Privy Council held on 14th May 2001. The scheme will come into effect on 1st June 2001. As I have said above, the Archdeacon of Bath will commission the new Group Ministry on Sunday 17th June at the Deanery Evensong in St Julian’s beginning at 6.00pm. I hope that many parishioners will be able to attend the service, which will mark the climax of our beautiful Flower Festival and a new chapter in the life of Wellow Parish as it takes up its role within the new Group of seven parishes. We ask for God’s blessing on our endeavours in the months and years to come Hugh Bonsey |
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St. Julian's Flower Festival entitled "Wellow Through the Ages" takes place on Friday 15th June, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th. The floral displays are being done by "The Farmborough Floral Art Group" The church will be open from 10.30am till 5.30pm on these days and refreshments will be available during these times, also music will be played and there will an historic display. On Sunday morning there will be a break for the morning service at 11.15 am which is also our Patronal Festival when we welcome the Bishop of Bath and Wells who will be our preacher. We shall also be having Evensong at 6.00pm, our preacher will be the Archdeacon of Bath. At this service the commissioning of the new Group Ministry will take place. And on Sunday afternoon various gardens will be open in the Village, some will serve teas and have plants for sale. There will be a concert on Friday 15th by "Mellow Wellow plus a mystery guest". On Saturday evening an evening of sacred and secular music by the "Freshford Gallery Minstrels" will take place, both events starting at 7.30pm BY TICKET ONLY available at the Parlour Shop or Mrs. Jenny Nixon at Footman's Cottage, High Street, Wellow. Tel: 837024, price £5 (to include wine and refreshments). We do hope Wellow will turn out in force to support our church and swell the funds for the heating. So please bring along anyone you can, everyone will be most welcome. There is a special flyer on Page 8 of this newsletter giving full details of the Festival.
Other Church News Now good news at last on the heating, the PCC at the meeting on 16th May met with their heating adviser and it was decided to go for an all electric system as the oil system which we thought of having was too costly. As it is we shall have to do this system in phases, because it will cost around £20,000. Now we are going to need lots of help in raising this money so if you have any ideas or can raise money for us in any way we would be pleased to hear from you. We may be able to get some grants but they may only be for minor amounts. If anyone would like to send a donation please send or take them to Mr. Rupert Dewey, Church Farm House, who is now our Treasurer, with cheques made payable to "Wellow PCC". We will be most grateful to receive them large or small - it all counts!
As you will see Mr. Rupert Dewey has now taken over as Treasurer as Mrs. Kathleen Strang is leaving the District to live near her son. Kathleen has been Treasurer for the past four years for which thank her very much; our best wishes go with her. Also it was a sad goodbye to Mrs. Jennifer Matthews who has been an excellent secretary for the past twelve years, Jenny works tirelessly for the church as she also oversees that cleaning gets done among many other things as well. But the good news is she has agreed to stay on the PCC. A very big vote of thanks Jenny for all your hard work, enjoy semi-retirement. It was very difficult to find a replacement as secretary, but Jo Vening our Reader has offered to help out for a year so thanks to her for doing this. So to Jo, Rupert and to Colin Tremellen (a new member of our PCC) welcome to you all and may you spend many happy hours working with the rest of the PCC in Christian fellowship for our beautiful church at St. Julian's.
Churchwardens
Church Spring Cleaning This will take place on Tuesday June 5th between 2.00pm and 5.00pm in order that the church will be cleaned in time for the Flower Festival. Please come and help, the church is, after all a Community facility. Please bring your own equipment; we badly need the help of men as well to help with the heavier tasks. Refreshments will be available.
Elizabeth Irving
The Quiet Garden at St. Julian's Well will be open for anyone who seeks a time for peace and reflection from 10.30am - 3.30pm on Thursday 7th June and from 6.00pm - 8.00pm that evening, also from 12.30 - 4.00pm on Saturday 2nd June, please come for all or part of the day.
Jill and Colin Tremellen 833506
Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Parish Council were held on May 21st before the monthly meeting for May. The Chairman Mr R Whittington reported on the last year and was re-elected for the next year, with Mr C Hurdle as vice chairman.
Planning applications included
Replacement windows at Manor House
Extension and conservatory at Bath Hill House
Extension at rear of Welcot
Next Meeting 18th June at 8 o'clock in the Village Hall
From the Past
Another Wellow Defence Plan, the year, 1569.
The Somerset Muster Rolls, for the "Tithing of Wellowe" list the men and equipment of the local Militia; "to defend parish and realm in times of need." There were four archers, John Love, John Wattes, John Buckell and John Maynerd. A pikeman, John Bisse.
Three billmen, each with a billhook on a six foot shaft, Henry Alberte, John Osborne and Thomas Buppel.
The items of 'armor' held in the parish were, one tithing corslet (half armour consisting of breast and back plates, thigh and arm protection), one jack with "splynttes', a bow and a sheaf of arrows. Also, a lady called Margaret Bushe held one bow, one sheaf of arrows, one skull (helmet), and one bill.
G.H.
Charity Quiz Evening (Thursday 7th June)
Just a reminder that the next Charity Quiz Evening will be held in The Fox & Badger at 8pm on 7th June 2001. This month's chosen charity will be the Bristol Area Kidney Patients Association so please try to get together a team and come and enjoy a convivial evening, for a worthwhile cause, on your doorstep for £1.50 per head.
The money raised last month was £85 and has gone to the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. The choice of charities that will receive, all entry money taken on the night, is made by the winners of the previous month's quiz. So, remember if your team, of up to six members, win the night's quiz you choose the charity recipients for next month's quiz. Please come, just turn up with your team and enjoy yourselves and test those "little grey cells" in the process!
Wellow Amateur Dramatic Society We are all very excited about our next event - something completely different. A Murder Mystery Supper Evening, to take place in the Hall on 14th & 15th September 2001, you are all invited to take part and solve the mystery, perhaps we will find Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple in the village. More information to follow.
We always welcome new members so please contact me if you would like to join us. Annual Subscriptions are only £6.00 which covers insurance and Tea and biscuits on rehearsal nights, don't worry we will break you in gently, we have already cast the Murder Mystery evening but plans are afoot for another Pantomime next year, so meanwhile you could come along for some or all of the rehearsal to meet and get to know the rest of our group.
Mary Messer, The Steam Mill, Wellow. Telephone 832732
Wellow Village Hall "150 Club'
Winners for the prize draw for the month of May
1st Prize £33.00 Ticket 03 Les Venton
2nd Prize £14.00 Ticket 80 Christopher Streat
3rd Prize £7.00 Ticket 88 Ted Welsh
4th Prize £6.00 Ticket 17 Mrs. R. Chivers
Thank you for support
Brian Messer, Chair
Far Eastern Evening May I say how very much I enjoyed the Far Eastern Evening at the Village Hall on April 28th. Erica Smith and Martyn Smith related their experiences in Mongolia and China respectively - in a most interesting and entertaining manner. Erica's photographic and Martyn's video presentation added enormously to the enjoyment. When I saw Erica's Mongolian 'household' on the stage I thought that the items on the little table therein were props - Chinese ginger jar, bottles of drinks, a dubious looking wine pot, etc. - until they were identified as the raffle prizes. That shows our hosts for the evening certainly had eyes for detail! Compliments too, to the Village Hall committee and other helpers involved in the cooking and serving of the meal; very tasty and served with smiles. All in all, an evening to remember, thanks to Erica and Martyn.
Alan Taylor
Wellow & District Horticultural Society
IMAGINATIVE FOODS FROM THE GARDEN AND HEDGEROW by CARRIE PACKENHAM, THURSDAY 7TH JUNE 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Carrie, an entertaining and informative speaker, will present a talk and demonstration on preparing some interesting foods. Her range of herbs, jellies and scented geraniums will also be on sale. Come at 7.15pm for refreshments and chat. Members free, non-members welcome £1.
MEMBERS' GARDEN PARTY AT ST JULIAN'S WELL COTTAGE, WELLOW, THURSDAY 21st JUNE AT 6.30pm. Colin & Jill Tremellen are kindly hosting our party at their beautifully situated home and garden which has been extensively redesigned. Members are invited to bring a guest. Wine & refreshments with a donation of £2 per head, which will go to charity. Please fill in the booking form with the last Hort. Soc. newsletter and deliver to Sue Chivers, Wellow House, tel; 832778. Closing date for booking 18th June.
VISIT TO RIDLEY'S CHEER GARDEN, Nr CHIPPENHAM, TUESDAY 3rd JULY. An outstandingly interesting garden owned by Sue and Anthony Young which incorporates an extensive flower garden, meadow, vegetable garden and arboretum. There will be plants for sale. Admission to the garden is £6 to include wine and nibbles. Members to make their own way by car with lifts as required. Please fill in the booking form (as above) with the closing date as Monday 25th June.
WELLOW JUNIOR GARDENING CLUB. Next meeting is on Sunday 17th June 10.30am-12noon. All kids and helpers welcome. Contact Lisa Davis tel; 309007.
WELLOW FLOWER SHOW 21st JULY. The new earlier date will be going ahead as planned and we look forward to a change in entries of flowers and produce and a guaranteed (hopefully) Summers day!!! Schedules will be available mid-June. Any ideas and help on the day will be gratefully received. Please contact Show secretary Shirley Betts tel; 833683 or any committee member.
THANKYOU.
Mari Bartholomew
Wellow Website
For those who may not be aware, our village has its own comprehensive website which can be visited at www.cromwellow.freeserve.co.uk. The site provides details of the events, activities, groups, societies, local businesses, bus service, doctors, dentists, village notice board, diary dates and much, much more which may be of interest to residents and visitors alike.
If you have not already logged on, please do and if you have any information that you would like included contact me, Richard Holland on 01225 833348 or e-mail at Richard@cromwellow.freeserve.co.uk
Lunch Club The next lunch will be our June Buffet on Thursday 28th June at 1.00pm in the Village Hall. Hope to see you there.
Marian Osborne and Janet Earp 832561
Newsletter Please may I have copy for the July Newsletter by the 20th June. There is a folder at the Parlour Shop, or you could drop it down to me at St. Julian's Well, alternatively email me at: julians.well@virgin.net.
Thank you.
Jill Tremellen