November 2002
Churchwardens: Mrs. J. H. Mannings, Mr. J. R. Wyld
Saturday 30th November is St Andrew's Day.
Many people will know that St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and will recognize his distinctive flag. St Andrew is also the dedication of our Cathedral at Wells, and therefore our Diocesan Flag shows the St Andrew's Cross.
What do we know about St Andrew?
St Andrew's claim to fame comes from two facets of his life. He is the first apostle called by Jesus to follow him. Andrew was the brother of Peter, and he introduced Peter to Jesus (also introducing people to Jesus on two other occasions in the Gospel narrative).
Andrew was born in Bethsaida in Galilee. Both he and his brother Peter were fishermen. At the beginning of Jesus' public life they lived in Peter's Mother-in-Law's house in Capernaum, which became the Headquarters of Jesus' ministry in Galilee.
St John's Gospel tells us that Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist. On hearing the Baptist's teaching, Andrew and John the Evangelist came to Jesus. Andrew recognized Jesus as the Messiah and brought his brother Peter to meet him.
In the first three Gospels, Andrew, together with his brother Peter, are the first to leave their life of fishing to follow Jesus. In the lists of the Apostles Andrew is always listed in the first four.
There are three other references to Andrew in the Gospels. In Mark 13.3 Andrew asks Jesus about the "last things" after Jesus talked of the destruction of Jerusalem. In John 6. 8, 9 on the occasion of the feeding of the five thousand, it was Andrew who, risking ridicule, made it known that there was a boy there with five barley loaves and two fishes. Just before the death of Jesus, Andrew was asked by Philip if some Greeks might be able to see Jesus, Andrew agreed and Andrew and Philip went to Jesus to tell him of the request.
Andrew is not known elsewhere in the New Testament, apart from the list of apostles in Acts 1.13.
Andrew may not be mentioned by name elsewhere, but as an apostle he would have been close to Our Lord throughout his ministry and present at other key episodes in the Gospel narrative: the Last Supper and a witness to the Resurrection and Ascension. Andrew would have been present with the other apostles at Pentecost to receive the gift of the Spirit and then to have spread the Gospel.
According to Christian Tradition, Andrew travelled to several countries in his missionary work including the Ukraine, Southern Russia and Greece, of which he is a patron saint. Again, according to tradition, Andrew was crucified on a X shaped diagonal cross at Patros in Greece by order of the Roman Governor Aegeates. Andrew was bound, not nailed, so as to prolong the suffering. The tradition of the diagonal shaped cross, now known as the "St Andrew's Cross" dates from the 14th century.
Hugh Bonsey
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CHURCH NEWS At our Harvest Festival on 29th September only six people attended the morning service, but it was good to see the church quite full at evensong, when we were joined by others from the Seven Lamps ministry, the Lessons were read by a member of the farming community and a veterinary surgeon. After the service around sixty people attended a Harvest Supper in the Village Hall, thank you to all who helped in any way, especially the ladies who did the cooking, and getting the Hall ready. Also to those who donated raffle prizes. It was a very good social evening and because of everyone’s generosity a profit of £271.25 was made and although we are always needing money to keep the church going it was decided to send this to help the famine in Africa, as their wants are greater than ours. Remembrance Sunday is on the 10th November. Please note the earlier time because of having silence at 11.00 am.
The Christmas Fair takes place at the Village Hall on Saturday, 16th November at 2.30 pm. There will be lots of stalls so come and buy your Christmas Cards, Gifts, and Goodies and help your local Church, as this is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Bring along the children to see Father Christmas and they will receive a free gift from him, then they can tell him what they hope he will bring them for Christmas IF THEY VERY ARE GOOD. Admission to the Fair will be 50p to include tea and biscuits. Churchwardens
AND SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS
An unusual telling of the Christmas story for children and families
SUNDAY, 8TH DECEMBER
ST JULIAN’S CHURCH, WELLOW
For some people the Christmas story is an irrelevant fairy tale, for most children it has a reality. This year we are holding a special event, principally for young families although, of course all are welcome, to highlight the relevance of the Christmas story in a modern world.
The actual event starts at 4.00 pm and will last for 45 minutes, however preparations will begin from 2.00 pm when we will be making masks, costumes, practising songs and rehearsing with the children. There will be a break at 3.30 pm for something to eat and drink.
So, we are looking for musical talent of all sorts, we shall want a Joseph and a Mary of course, and other actors of all ages and we want mask makers, scenery shifters and singers, in fact if you have a talent we can use it. Please contact Rhian Gordon or Clover Holland 833348
SONGS OF PRAISE AT MANOR CLOSE
The next Songs of Praise at Manor Close is planned for Sunday, 24th November at 3.30 pm. Do come along and choose and sing your favourite hymn and enjoy a cup of tea and chat afterwards.
Jackie Smith & Pauline Preddy
WINNERS OF THE WELLOW VILLAGE HALL 150 CLUB PRIZE DRAW FOR OCTOBER 2002
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1st |
£32.00 |
Mrs E. Curran |
No. 142 |
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2nd |
£13.00 |
Mr L. Kerr |
No. 36 |
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3rd |
£7.00 |
Mrs E. Wharton |
No 57 |
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4th |
£5.00 |
Miss J. Halle |
No. 7 |
Thank you for your support B Messer Chairman
FROM THE PAST
July 1897 The Primrose League at Claverton.
Just two months after the enthusiastic meeting of the Wellow Ward of the League, the Bath Habitation hosted a large rally and "Jubilee Fete" on Claverton Down. As visitors to the American Museum may know; the young Winston Churchill as principal speaker; was to make his first political speech. With many of the local squirearchy also attending, the social occasion would be too attractive for the Wellow Leaguers to miss.
An afternoon of fun and entertainment that included, "foot and bicycle races for boys, girls, married ladies and veterans" followed. "Dancing on a carefully mown stretch of greensward" with "polkas, waltzes and Lancers was a source of great pleasure." "Twice the refreshment tent was crowded, over 600 sitting down to tea each time - while refreshments - intoxicants being excluded - could be obtained from another tent".
At half past six the speeches began with an address "To the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty"… followed by The National Anthem. The last speaker was, "Mr Churchill who was accorded an enthusiastic welcome…and began …with the time honoured apology, unaccustomed as I am to public speaking". Throughout his long speech the crowd repeatedly cheered, laughed and called "hear hear". When outlining the, "Tory’s recent Workmen’s Compensation Bill," he gave figures for industry as 6000 killed and 250 000 injured each year, and deplored the great war between capital and labour that had broken out. In conclusion he said, - "we must uphold the Empire that we have inherited from our fathers…and that our voice be heard in the councils of Europe".
Mr Cousins on closing said, "he had witnessed a ...reflection of the father (Lord Randolph Churchill) in the son… To the crowd's singing" - of, "For he’s a jolly good Fellow, Mr Churchill left to catch his train to London"..
Last month’s date should also have been 1897.
Gordon Hewlett
I was delighted to be asked by the Village Hall Committee to once again organise and present a quiz. This will take place on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 7.30 pm ‘eyes down’ at 8.00 pm.
During the time I was the abovementioned committee’s Social Co-ordinator (arranging events and – hopefully – raising funds), the series of quizzes in the early days were basically aimed at teams from the various groups and societies which regularly hired the hall. However, as time went by, numbers of contestants from these sources decreased somewhat, so my recent appeals have been for teams formed by anyone wherever you may reside. For example, groups from families, friends, neighbours, societies, employment and, of course, organisations based in the village, with a membership.
As usual I am looking for teams of four persons, the entry fee will be £2.00 each person (collected on the night), there will be a bar so no need to bring your own drinks, there will be prizes to be won and, of course, the inevitable raffle. To make sure of a table just telephone me a.s.a.p. Just in case you should wonder, all proceeds from the evening go to the Village Hall for improvements and/or maintenance.
Just to allay any newcomer’s fears, no one will be asked to ‘go solo’ so there is absolutely no embarrassment to anyone; I will be the only one on the stage throughout. I just want it to be light-hearted evening for fun.
Hoping to have a call from you – soon
Your Genial Quiz Inquisitor Alan Taylor 01225 837894
WELLOW WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The next meeting of the Wellow Women’s Institute will be on Thursday, 14th November at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.
Our speaker Mrs. G. Bowden will talk about ‘Hatches, matches and Despatches’ – please note the change in the programme. This meeting will be our birthday meeting – your chance to make changes to the committee, perhaps volunteer yourself.
Please do come along and new members are always welcome.
Pam Brigden
WELLOW RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION The WRA committee were pleased that so many residents attended the public meeting on 11th September to listen to David Phillips and his consultant, Neil Baglow, and to question them on the proposals for the conversion of Willow Farm into a waste recycling centre. Minutes of the meeting are available on the Wellow website and from Richard Holland, Wellhope Knowe, Station Road. Tel 833348. Our thanks also to Councillors Dawson and Todd and to those representatives of neighbouring Parishes who attended.
We hope that you have all received a copy of the leaflet that we distributed throughout the village recently. If not, please call me or one of the WRA Committee members and we shall make sure you receive one.
As promised, we have commissioned an independent study of the proposals for Willow Farm - the preliminary results are due imminently. The study will also address the concerns raised from the floor during the public meeting and will recommend further investigations into matters on which the application is deficient or silent.
We are also arranging for WRA representatives to meet with officers of B&NES in planning, waste and highways departments to ensure that they are diligent in their consideration of the potential impact of the proposed development on the village.
As soon as we are in a position to report back to you with a full and independent assessment of the implications of the proposals, we shall arrange a further public meeting to allow the findings to be properly discussed. We anticipate that this will be held in mid/late November. We will let you know in a further leaflet.
As you know, the Parish Council has voted unanimously against the proposals and their decision has been conveyed to B&NES. However, as always, we encourage everyone to take part in the planning process by making their own views known to their elected representatives and by making their personal representations in writing to the officers at B&NES. If you have not already done so, we would encourage you to write now. Contact details for Gitte Dawson and B&NES are set out in the leaflet.
In the leaflet, we reminded you that there is a cost in procuring independent expert opinion. The preliminary study is paid for out of existing funds but we shall need to raise more to commission the further investigations recommended. We shall be asking all who seek the comfort of independent opinion to contribute towards the cost of procuring it.
Finally, the Public Inquiry into the proposals for the redevelopment of the Fullers Earth Works at Folly Down is under way. WRA played an active role in supporting Combe Hay Parish Council in their campaign to have the B&NES decision to grant planning consent called in. WRA and Wellow Parish have been represented at the Inquiry, opposing the B&NES decision to permit the proposed development.
Alistair Colston Tel 834528
THE PARLOUR SHOP We are always pleased to help village groups- and individuals – by advertising events, selling tickets, and so on, and we have been busy lately with tickets for the Harvest Supper, the WADS plays, and now the performances of "The Rivals" by the Theatre Royal Bath on 9th November. We are also a useful depository for lost property. If you have lost a watch, or some keys, or a ring, it’s worth asking at the shop – we have a few of these items at the moment.
Marian Osbourne
HOMELESS PEOPLE IN BATH People are often reluctant to give cash to homeless people. Genesis has developed a scheme selling food vouchers which can redeemed at a café set up especially for people who can afford little else. The Vouchers are worth 50p and there are some available at the Parlour Shop. Please help this Christmas.
CHRISTMAS CARDS The Wellow Christmas cards sold in aid of the Church are now available at the Village Shop. Darren Gordon once again has donated his photograph, this year of the window in the choir stalls. Last year they were a sell out at £2.50 for ten, and this year’s card is equally attractive.
LUNCH CLUB Hope you can come to the lunch in the Village hall on Thursday 28th November at the usual time 1.00 pm. Janet Earp and Marian Osbourne 832561
WELLOW & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
A talk by Daniele Altieri, Italian garden designer based in Box, on WEDNESDAY, 13th NOVEMBER. As Daniele says; " Beautiful Gardens do not happen by accident: they are the result of a subtle orchestration where apparent spontaneity of composition is achieved"...... Come and find out the secrets of what makes a harmonious garden. Wellow Village Hall, 7.15 pm for tea/coffee and chat for a 7.30pm start. Members free, non-members welcome only £1.
AGM THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER 7.30 pm Wellow Village Hall. Traditionally it is started with a short business meeting where members have a say and a chance to vote on issues put forward, also next year's committee will be voted in. Nominations please to the secretary Shirley Betts Tel: 833683. The meeting will then be followed by, (what is usually regarded as the best bit!) a fine buffet and wine party. Do come along all members and would be members.
JUNIOR GARDENING CLUB, SUNDAY, 17th NOVEMBER 10.30 am - 12 noon. We are back to normal this month on the third Sunday of the month. Come along and enjoy yourself. New kids always welcome. Contact Lisa Tel:309007 Mari Bartholomew
WELLOW PARISH COUNCIL Wellow Parish Council held a meeting on Monday, 21st October 2002 at 8 o'clock in the Village Hall. The procedure of "3 Requests" from B&NES was discussed and Wellow has requested 20 mph speed limit and 7.5 tonne weight limit. A pavement from approx Willow Farm to corner to Stoney Littleton, also a pavement flush with the road from Manor Close to join the one by notice board in the Square.
Planning
i) App 02/02334/FUL by Orange PCS Ltd. Resubmission for erection of 10m telecom pole on land on Weavers Farm. To be opposed
ii) App 02/02320/FUL by Mr D Durrant of Vera House for detached summerhouse. To be opposed.
iii) App 02/02349/VAR re variation of conditions of planning permission by Mr and Mrs Pike, White Ox Mead. No comment.
iv) Appeal by Signal Box was noted.
v) App by Mr and Mrs Chivers of Wellow House re conservatory etc. Permitted
The Parish Council agreed an annual payment to Wellow and Shoscombe Joint Burial Board of £700.00. Also, half-yearly payments to Wellow Village Shop of £600.00 and to Wellow Village Hall of £825.00.
Cllr Bartholomew reported concern on previous and recent incidents where cars have been swept away at The Brook. It seems that the depth of water is not clearly or accurately shown. He will contact Environmental Agency to request some action.
ONCE AGAIN.......BONFIRES Please
be sympathetic and understanding to neighbours.
STRIKE BY FIRE-FIGHTERS
The strike is planned to take place on the following dates: Oct 29th to 31st. Nov 2nd to 4th, Nov 6th to 14th, Nov 22nd to 30th, Dec 4th to 12th, and Dec 16th to 24th.
BONFIRE NIGHT IS VERY HIGH RISK. The Parish Council advises extreme caution, and suggests that the following advice is taken:
Joyce Morphew, Clerk
NEWSLETTER Please may I have all copy for the December Newsletter by the 20th November The January newsletter will not be printed until 3rd January because of the Christmas holiday, therefore copy for the December edition should cover items up to the 6th January. Copy can be left in the shop or delivered to me at St. Julian’s Well. If you have email that would be very helpful and even better if you could send it Times New Roman. Thank you very much.
Jill Tremellen 833506 email julians.well@virgin.net