March 2002
Churchwardens: Mrs. J. H. Mannings, Mr. J. R. Wyld
As I write this article on a chilly, blustery night in February, my mind moves forward to the brightness and stillness of Easter morning.
Easter morning may be dull, windy and very wet, but surely our minds can remember those beautiful Easter mornings of earlier years?
Resurrection in Galilee
The Sea of Galilee has a wonderful stillness about it each morning. The sunrise over the lake is spectacular, and the calmness of the water and the silence is truly extraordinary. A steady wind blows over the lake each afternoon to bring freshness and relief from the mid-day heat, but in the morning the atmosphere is perfect.
It is on such a morning by the lakeside that we can imagine the Risen Christ greeting his disciples. The Gospels of St Mark and St Matthew speak of Jesus meeting his disciples in Galilee. St John's Gospel has the wonderful "Epilogue" in Chapter 21, telling of lakeside appearances of the Risen Lord. The Gospels tell of Jesus' disciples experiencing the Resurrection by that beautiful lake. Perhaps we can join them in our minds' eye on Easter morning?
Resurrection near Damascus
There is another account of Resurrection told many years before the Gospels were written. It tells of a life-changing experience that happened some years after the time to which the Gospel stories refer. St Paul tells us that the Risen Christ appeared to him. This time, according to St Luke, there is no lakeside stillness; there is a blinding light on the road to Damascus that throws Paul to the ground. The scene is one of movement and violence, resulting in temporary blindness, as St Luke relates the story. Paul himself doesn't mention the Damascus road or blindness, but he does list the Resurrection experience as being similar to that of the other apostles.
Resurrection in the Church
The Risen Christ has appeared to very many faithful Christians down the centuries, and he is alive in the Church today. Resurrection is not an event locked in the pages of Scripture. It is a living experience of the Church, to which countless Christians bear witness.
Our Easter Morning
Whatever the weather may bring to us this Easter, I hope and pray that each of us will journey in our minds' eye to the lake of Galilee and greet the Risen Lord. I hope that we may receive that abundance of life, of which Jesus has spoken in his ministry, and which he longs to give to all who come to him in faith and trust.
Hugh Bonsey
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MOTHERING SUNDAY: 10TH MARCH
There will be a special Family Service for Mothering Sunday on 10th March at 11.15 am in which flowers are blessed, and then given to all the mothers in Church. This year there will be the sacrament of Holy Baptism incorporated in the service. So come along and enjoy a wonderful service on this great day!
LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
MAUNDY THURSDAY : MARCH 28TH 7.30 pm Sung Eucharist and Vigil at St John's Church, Peasedown St John
GOOD FRIDAY : MARCH 29TH 12.00 Noon - 1.00 pm Devotional Hour at the Foot of the Cross.
EASTER DAY : MARCH 31TH 11.15 am Family Eucharist to celebrate the most important day in the Christian Year. All are welcome to celebrate the presence of the Risen Lord among us!
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETINGS: THURSDAY APRIL 25TH
Two important Church Meetings take place in St Julian's on April 25th at 7.30 pm. They are the Meeting of the Parishioners and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Please come and join us to hear about the Church's business over the last year and our hopes for the future. Your contribution to discussion will be most welcome.
Lent 2002
Tuesdays 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm at St Joseph's RC Church, Ashgrove, Peasedown St John
"The Path to Glory" Passages from St Luke's Gospel
5th March The Healing Ministry of Jesus
12th March The Teaching Ministry of Jesus
19th March The Passion & Resurrection
Thursdays
7th to 21st March 7.30 pm at St John's Church, Peasedown St John
Stations of the Cross
Meditations on the Passion of Jesus following the Via Dolorosa
CHURCH NEWS Thank you to all who have offered to clean the church, we now have a full rota for this year, it's so good to see some of the younger ones taking an interest in the church, we are very grateful to you all.
On Sunday, 10th March it's Mothering Sunday so children bring along your mothers and fathers, grandmas and grandpas at 11.15 am to this special service, at which each child will receive a small posy for their Mum. Usually there are enough flowers to give all the ladies in the congregation a posy, and we hope it will be so on this occasion so come along, you will all be most welcome.
Easter will be early this year at the end of March, once again we shall be doing a list in the Hungerford Chapel for all those who have donated to the "flowers in remembrance of loved ones", so if you wish to donate could you let Clover Holland, "Well Hope-Knowe", Station Road, or me Joyce Mannings, Nethercote Cottage, Mill Hill have your donation with the names of the persons you wish to remember, by early March if possible.
A Happy and Peaceful Easter to you all, and we hope all you children get some Easter Eggs, but don't eat them all at once.
Churchwardens
EASTER FLOWERS FOR ST. JULIAN'S The decorating of St. Julian's will take place on Saturday, 30th March from 10.00 am onwards. If people would like to come and help, donate money for flowers in memory of loved ones or bring flowers and greenery you would be very welcome.
Libby Kerr 833589
NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE The Enthronement of Bishop Peter Price as the 77th Bishop of Bath and Wells is to take place in Wells Cathedral on Sunday, 12th May at 2.30 pm. Attendance will be by invitation only.
Bishop Peter, whose appointment was announced in November, has been Area Bishop of Kingston upon Thames, Southwark Diocese since 1997 and he succeeds Bishop Jim Thompson who retired at the end of 2001. The new Bishop, a former General Secretary of the mission society USPG, is married to Dee and has four adult sons.
A month after the enthronement he is due to lead a pilgrimage to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Decades of closures and victimisation of the Russian Orthodox Church have been followed in post-Communist days by a huge revival and the tour will visit working monasteries and a newly reconstructed Orthodox Church.
Those interested in joining the tour should contact Canon Roy White on 01843 843414.
WELLOW PARISH COUNCIL held a meeting at 8 O'clock in the village hall on Monday, 18th February 2002.
A secret ballot took place to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr R Bazeley. Prior to the vote the chairman explained the qualifications required and disqualifications and the Clerk explained voting procedures. The successful candidate was Mr A Bartholomew of "The Hollies", Mill Hill, Wellow.
Stewart Cole has reported that dog fouling has greatly increased again, please take care. It was also noted that the Playing Field and particularly the Children's Playground are not suitable places for dogs.
A Parishioner has complained that vehicles are being parked using the pavement in the High Street, and thereby causing an obstruction. This is an offence and can be reported to the police.
Next meeting will be held on 18th March and a full agenda will be put in the Notice Board in the Square.
Joyce Morphew (Clerk)
THE CHILDREN AT ST JULIAN'S SCHOOL are spoilt for choice when it comes to after school clubs. Although the school only has four classes, the children have 12 clubs to choose from.
Activities on offer include orchestra, choir, guitar and recorders for the musically minded under the watchful eye of Danny Madden. For the active there's gym club and football coaching is provided by professional coach, Raphael Burke. Artistic children can join in with computer art, mask making and painting clubs. Parent Ruby Bedoya is also using her language skills by leading a club designed at introducing children to the basics of French.
Head teacher, Sarah Jones, said, "Coming from a much larger school, I was determined that the children at St Julian's would not be disadvantaged in the range of clubs on offer just because they are attending a small school. I'm delighted by the choice of clubs that are being run and the interest the children have taken in the activities on offer."
The school will soon be distributing order forms for their summer bedding plant and hanging basket sale. Last year this was the schools biggest single fundraiser.
Village Hall 150 Club Draw Winners for February
1st Prize £32.00 No 100 Ms. S. Betts
2nd Prize £14.00 No 49 Mrs. C. Venton
3rd prize £ 7.00 No 22 Mr. E. Fowler
4th Prize £ 5.00 No 74 Mrs. M. Small
Thank you for your support.
Brian Messer - Chair
CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT - THURSDAY 7th MARCH @ 8PM This month's Charity Quiz night is being held in aid of Dorothy House Hospice and takes place as usual, on the first Thursday of the month, Thursday, 7th March at the Fox &Badger, starting at 8 pm. Last month's quiz and raffle raised £102.00 and was donated to CLIC (Cancer & Leukaemia in Children). Thank you to all who entered teams and particularly to Eric and Susanne Hobbs for their generous donation of the raffle prizes and as usual, for hosting the event. Last month's quiz was another extremely lively affair and a good time was had by all who joined in the spirit of the occasion. I am sure this month it will be a similarly enjoyable evening. Remember that entry is only £1.50 per quiz team member with a maximum of 6 people in a team. If you haven't done so already why not join us in a bit of local fun and fundraising.
Richard Holland
FROM THE PAST The Managers for the Wellow National (C of E) School agreed eleven rules, they included the following:
2) That each Day - Labourer's child pay one penny every Monday in each week, also sixpence in the first Monday in each year for fire money.
3) That each Farmer's, Tradesman's & Mechanic's child shall pay three pence every Monday in each week, also one shilling on the first Monday in each year for fire money.
4) That the school hours be from 9-15 am to 12-15 and from 2 O'clock to 4-30 pm & that Saturday be a holiday.
5) That the children assemble at school at 9 O'clock; & at a 1/4 to 2 O'clock, as the doors will be closed promptly at 9.15 and 2 O'clock.
6) That children be sent neat and clean in person and dress, or they will be liable to be sent home, and no girl shall be allowed to come in curl papers, necklace, earrings or Finery.
7) That knitting & needlework be taught the girls every afternoon; on Tuesdays & Fridays only parents may provide their children with work from home, on other days it will be provided for them.
9) That any damage done to the Books, Room or Furniture by any child, be made good by their Parents or Friends.
10) That the weekday scholars shall attend the school punctually on Sunday at an hour appointed by the Vicar when they will proceed to the church with the Master and Mistress, except in special cases allowed by the Vicar.
The above rules were examined and approved by us this eighth day of December 1863. W Gore Langton, Henry Calaerley, Richard Palairet, George William Horton, John Feaver
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WELLOW W.I. The next meeting of Wellow Women's Institute will be on Thursday, 14th March at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Our speaker, Mr. C. Bayliss will talk about his journey to Venice on the Orient Express, which will appeal to all of us whether we are "arm chair" travellers or intrepid adventurers. There will also be a competition for a limerick - see your diaries for details. New members are always welcome - just come along and see if the W.I. is for you.
Pam Brigden
THE PARLOUR SHOP Wellow Village Shop Association (the official name of the business) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 26th March at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. This meeting is for shareholders only, all of who are invited to come, look at the annual accounts and hear the report for the year 2001, vote for the Committee, ask questions and make suggestions. We have 54 shareholders at present; our dream is to have one from every household in the village! Shares (which are really more like membership subscriptions since they are not saleable, nor do they provide dividends) cost £10 each and are limited to one per person. If you would like to join the Association and support the shop in this way, you can buy a share at the shop. Marian Osborne
STOP PRESS!
| The shop was broken into on the night of 20th February and several hundred pounds worth of goods stolen. The insurance will only cover part of this. We are taking steps to improve security and of course your support would be doubly welcome. |
LUNCH CLUB The March lunch will be just before the Easter weekend on Thursday, 28th at 1.00 pm in the Village Hall. Hope you can make it
Janet Earp and Marian Osborne 832561
AGE CONCERN VILLAGE LINK SCHEME If you have a query, concern or problem on an age related issues contact your local Age Concern Village Link. Help is at hand in Wellow ANNE WATTS 833086
WELLOW & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
ORGANIC GARDENING & COMPOSTS: THURSDAY 28th MARCH This talk is being given by Paul Templeton, who is a tutor at Lackham College, and looks to be of a higher standard on this subject than we have had before. Wellow Village Hall 7.15pm for tea/coffee and chat for 7.30 pm start. Members free and non-members, who are always welcome £1.00.
JUNIOR GARDENING CLUB: SUNDAY, 17th MARCH 10.30 am - 12 noon This year kicked off to a good start when we made a painted bird feeder filled with our own specially prepared food mix of nuts, seeds, oats and fat (flapjack for the birds!) and planted two lots of seeds, snapdragon and 'sensitive' plants - like a fern that closes up when you touch it. Who knows what surprise Lisa will have in store for us to do next time. New kids always welcome contact Lisa Layzell-Davis Tel: 309007.
HELPERS ALSO WANTED. It would be great if any parents or Horticultural Society members could do just one morning a year to help at this club, which is developing gardeners of the future. It is very rewarding and you just might get something you made to take home and grow. No experience necessary, just a willingness and good sense of humour.
Mari Bartholomew
WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOP: THURSDAY 18th APRIL 10 am - 5 pm. WELLOW VILLAGE HALL By popular demand! Come along and learn this fascinating and ancient skill, with Andy Southwell, who is an experienced and likeable teacher. Items that can be made include baskets (many & varied), obelisks woven with our own locally coppiced sturdy willow or hazel or any other decorative plant supports. No experience necessary. Cost £35 which includes all materials, lunch and hire of the hall. Maximum of 8 people, so book ASAP with a £10 deposit to secure a place.
Contact: Mari Bartholomew, The Hollies, Mill Hill, Wellow Tel: 840889 or email: mari@sulis-health.co.uk
PARISH NEWSLETTER Mari Bartholomew has very kindly offered to prepare the edition of the Parish News, please could you let her have all copy by the 20th March either delivered to her at The Hollies, Mill Hill, Wellow Tel: 840889 or email: mari@sulis-health.co.uk There is a folder at the Village Shop where you can also drop your contribution, thank you.
Jill Tremellen