November 2003
Churchwardens: Mrs. J. H. Mannings, Mr. J. R. Wyld
On Sunday, 19th October 2003 Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa's beatification was not due to take place until next year, and the event has been brought forward.
Many of us will be thrilled at this news, as we have seen her as a "living saint" during her extraordinary lifetime.
I have printed the following article as a brief account of Mother Teresa's life, by kind permission of Trinity Anglican/Methodist Church, Page Moss, Liverpool for whom this was written.
"Mother Teresa gave her life to helping the sick in the slums of India.
She was born in 1910 in Skopje (a town in Macedonia). Her name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, and her parents were greengrocers. At school she got interested in working abroad.
When she was 18 she decided to become a nun. She joined a convent in Ireland, then went to teach in a school they ran in Calcutta, India. Eventually she became head teacher of the school. She changed her name to Teresa, in honour of a Spanish saint.
In 1946 she caught TB and went by train to be treated. On the train she heard God calling her to work with the poorest people in India. When she was well she left the school and did a medical training course. She then went into the slums in Calcutta to start a new school for children. They called her 'Mother Teresa'.
The slums of Calcutta are one of the poorest places in the world. The sick and dying are often forced to live on the streets. There are many orphan children. Illness and disease is everywhere.
In 1950 she started her own group of nuns, called the Missionaries of Charity. Their work was to provide free help to the poorest of the poor. In 1952 she opened a home for dying homeless people, and soon afterwards she opened an orphanage. Over time they opened more homes for the sick and dying, in India and in other countries. They even help the homeless in London.
Mother Teresa gave everything she had to help the poor. All the money she had was given to her work. Even when she was given a car she sold it and used the money to set up a home for lepers. Even though she suffered a serious heart attack in 1990, she carried on working. In September 1997, at 87 years old, she died.
Today there are over 4,000 nuns in the Missionaries of Charity, and many other helpers. They run over 400 centres for the poor.
Mother Teresa lived her life showing God's love to other people. Jesus said there are two most important rules for life. The first is 'Love God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind'. The second is 'Love your neighbour as yourself'. Mother Teresa loved God and loved her neighbour, and she showed it in the way she lived."
Hugh Bonsey
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Services during November at St Julian's
Sunday, 2nd November is All Saints' Sunday. It is a Principal Feast Day in the Church of England when the Eucharist will be celebrated by myself, replacing the usual Family Service. The preacher will our Reader, Jo Vening.
Sunday, 9th November is Remembrance Sunday. As always, there will be a special service of Mattins including the Act of Remembrance. The timing of this service is different to normal. It begins at 10.50am enabling the Two Minutes' Silence at 11.00am to be incorporated. We welcome Fr Brian Sutton as the Officiant and Preacher at this service.
Group Ministry Advent Carol Service at Peasedown St John Sunday, 30th November is Advent Sunday. The usual Advent Carol Service at St John's Church will be widened to incorporate the whole Seven Lamps group of parishes. It begins at 6.00pm and everyone from Wellow is most warmly invited.
CHURCH NEWS Harvest Festival services took place on Sunday, 28th September only two people attended morning service with about thirty five at Evensong (very disappointing). The church looked especially beautiful with all the Harvest flowers and produce. Thank you to every-one who gave up their time to arrange these also to those who cleaned the church. A Harvest Supper was held in the Village Hall, after Evensong, which fifty people attended. It was good to see the hall filled and a good time was had by all. A special thank you to the ladies who prepared supper it was excellent, not forgetting the men who helped by putting up the tables, and helping with the dishes etc afterwards. During the evening we were entertained by Guitar music, poems and monologues which again was much enjoyed by all present, our thanks again to the performers. A raffle was held during the evening and raised £89.00 this with the money from the harvest services would be sent to Seeds For Africa Project, any money made from the supper would go to church funds.
On the following Friday St Julian’s School held their Harvest service in the church to a packed congregation, teachers read lessons, and the school choir said some lovely pieces. After the services some produce and tinned goods were taken to Julian House for the homeless, the rest was sold in the school. The money from this and the service was going to Jeans for Genes Project.
On Sunday, 9th November it will be Remembrance Service starting at 10.50 am when we remember all who died on active service so we might have peace. We do hope you will make an effort to attend this service. The collection will go to the Royal British Legion.
Christmas is coming and on Saturday, 15th November we shall have our Christmas Bazaar starting 2.30 pm in the Village Hall with loads of goodies, cakes, produce, preserves, gifts Christmas cards and decorations, toys and bric-a-brac. There will be a raffle and teas. Do come along and DO YOUR SHOPPING EARLY and bring the children so they can meet Father Christmas who will give them a FREE gift and they can tell him what they would like for Christmas and maybe if they are very good he will bring it for them. Entrance fee will 50p to include tea or coffee and biscuits. Please will you bring your contributions to the Village Hall at 10.00 am on the day or give them to Joyce Mannings any time. Thank you. Churchwardens
Special Christmas Event for Children and Young Families
Sunday, 14th December is the day children of all ages will be turning the church into a really busy place preparing for Christmas. We shall be singing, drawing, painting, and all sorts of other things in the afternoon. After tea we hope that as many parents as possible will join us so the children can show us what they have been doing. Exact times will be in next month’s newsletter.
THE BIBLE - OR VERY NEARLY. (Children’s Howlers)
SOLOMON, ONE OF DAVID’S SONS, HAD 300 WIVES AND 700 PORCUPINES.
WELLOW WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The next meeting will be the AGM on Thursday, 13th November at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall – this will be a chance to elect a new committee so please do come along. Our speaker will be Mr B Allison who will talk on the role of the Police Helicopter. A note for our diary – the Group Carol service will be at St. Julian’s, Wellow on Monday, 15th December at 7.30 pm. Pam Brigden
WELLOW PARISH COUNCIL met for the monthly meeting on Monday, 20th October at 8 pm in the Village Hall, which nine parishioners attended.
Councillor Mark Watson had received the plan for a pavement from Manor Close to the Square, which was discussed by Cllrs and observations made by the parishioners.
B&NES had sent a selection of proposed signage for the 20mph speed limit. The preferred one was selected, and B&NES will be asked to implement it as soon as possible.
Payments for the month included the annual payment of £700.00 to Wellow and Shoscombe Joint Burial Board and £825.00 as the second half- yearly payment to the Village Hall.
Planning applications were discussed.
App 02/02320 by Mr Durrant, Vera House for a detached summerhouse had been passed at the Development Control meeting of 15th October.
App 03/02402/CLEU by Mr Durrant of Vera House for use of land for parking domestic vehicles on land adjoining Vera House was not objected to by the Parish Council with some conditions.
App ref 02/02011/FUL by Mr D Phillips, Willow Farm, had been refused at the Development Control meeting of 15th October.
App 03/02484/OUT for agricultural dwelling at The Hayes was explained by Mr and Mrs Horler's agent in detail. The Parish Council requested more time to reply so that a site visit could be arranged.
The notification of decision to permit application by A G Phillips for mobile plant for crushing, screening restoration soils and drainage materials had been received.
The B&NES chairman of Overview and Scrutiny for Housing & Community Safety has proposed a visit to the parish to answer questions on Community Safety issues. If anyone would like to forward questions please send them in writing to the clerk.
The chairman announced that the new clerk to the Parish Council will be Mrs Sheilagh Humphreys of Wellow Hurst. Joyce Morphew
DAMAGE AT THE VILLAGE HALL
Over the week-end of October 18th - 19th the kitchen window at the Hall was broken, apparently by an airgun or the like aimed directly at the window and fired at pretty close range - a member of the Hall Committee who saw the damage and went in to clear up found fragments of glass on the floor half-way down the Hall. Repairs have cost £77.78 - rather more than the fees for eleven lettings to village groups.
The Hall functions for the benefit of the whole village. Almost everyone has used it in one way or another and has contributed to its funding through hiring fees, the 150 Club, the Parish Council grant and various fund-raising events. There are better things to do with your money than to deal with the effects of vandalism! Moreover, it is worrying that there are airguns about in such irresponsible hands. The Hall Committee hopes that parents will impress on their children both the value of the Hall to the community and the dangers of these weapons, which could, at the worst, inflict damage far more serious than that to a window.
THE PARLOUR SHOP
Take the Stress out of Shopping
From 1st November the Parlour Shop will have in stock a range of Christmas goods so that you can start planning and buying for the big occasion: crackers, Advent Calendars, wrapping paper, cards (the church ones will be available, and some others) lots of presents for friends and family. If you want to be sure of having something you see in the shop but don’t want to buy if on the spot you can reserve it and pay week by week at no extra cost.
There’ll be the chance to order some really delicious food. Come and look at our folder which illustrates some of the special lines available, like scrumptious tarts from the Chocolate Workshop, spicy cold meats for a buffet (or to liven up the cold turkey!), hot and cold smoked trout, cheeses like Colston Bassett Stilton – perfect for a Christmas present as well as to eat yourself – and excellent fresh meat and poultry. We shall have fresh vegetables in daily right up to Christmas Eve.
Why fight in the supermarkets and lug things home through the crowds and the traffic jams when you can order and collect all you need just down the road? We hope the shop can help you to have a more relaxed time before Christmas – and of course that you can help the shop to have bumper sales. Marion Osborne
FROM THE PAST
The Wellow Vestry
Before the days of Parish Councils the ‘Vestry’ set Parish rates and organised the needs of the village. In 1890, eighteen generous village worthies under the chairmanship of Rev Le G G Horton (Starkie) met. Mr Gough proposed Mr J G Willis (Manor House) continue as the Waywarden for the east of the parish and spoke of the general improvement of the roads since he had held office, he especially mentioned the filling of the unsightly and dangerous sawpit near the church allowing the improvement to the approach of the church and he also approved of the repairs to Hayes Lane at Whiteoxmead near Mr Gough’s home. The officers elected were, Overseers (for the village poor), Mr Pobjoy and Mr Gullick; Mr Wm Light as parish Churchwarden, and the vicar chose Mr Henry Smith as his Churchwarden, Mr Smith on accepting, promised as last year to fulfil his duties to the best of his ability. Mr William Cole (of pump trough fame) to continue as Guardian (for the Workhouse poor).
In answer to a question, Mr Spear said ‘the duty of seeing to the repair of the church walls devolved upon him, but where was the money to come from’? The Vicar in answer said that from his knowledge the east wall had always been repaired by the Vicar, the west wall by the parish, the north wall by the lord of the Manor, (Earl Temple), and the south wall by the owner of Church Fm. He quoted from Dale’s legal handbook page 108 to show this was good custom and able to be enforced by the Churchwardens. Mr Gough reported that the walls were bulging, the south down to the foundations. With such a beautiful church, the walls ought to be in a thorough state of repair. He proposed the Churchwardens urge those responsible to do their duty as soon as possible.
Gordon Hewlett
LUNCH CLUB The November lunch is slighter earlier this month on Thursday 20th November in the Village Hall at 1 pm. If you are unable to be there please let us know. Thank you
Janet Earp and Marian Osborne 832561
WINNERS OF THE WELLOW VILLAGE HALL 150 CLUB PRIZE DRAW
FOR OCTOBER 2003
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1st |
£30.00 |
Mr. E. Otten |
No. 63 |
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2nd |
£11.00 |
Mr A. Elvin |
No. 25 |
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3rd |
£5.00 |
Mr. D. Curren |
No. 97 |
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4th |
£5.00 |
Mr. W. Bartlett |
No. 111 |
Thank you for your support. B Messer Chairman
THE VILLAGE HALL The 150 Club Christmas Draw plus the monthly draw for December will take place in your hall on Monday, 8th December at 20.15. Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be served.
All members and visitors are most welcome to attend.
Over the years the 150 Club has contributed vital regular income towards the general running of the hall. New members are always most welcome and our treasurer Richard Holland will be delighted to enrol you on the night or he can be contacted on Telephone No: 01225 833348.
At the A.G.M. on 13th October Sarah Lewis and Stephanie Wheeler volunteered to organise several social events throughout the year they are full of enthusiasm and ideas --- so come along and meet the members of the Hall Management Committee --- find out what already takes place --- perhaps you have a few suggestions of your own.
Brian Messer Chairman
WELLOW’S GRAND QUIZ As announced in last month’s Newsletter, this event will be on FRIDAY, 21st NOVEMBER at 8.00 pm, in the Village Hall. I Invite teams of four (or less if needs be) for which the entry is £2.00 per person, payable ‘on the night’. There will be a cash bar, light snacks and a raffle.
As I write this on 20th October I have had four teams registered which worries me a little, so do please contact me if you intend to enter. Do you belong to any society or organisation? If so ask you fellow members to make up a team. Remember though, anyone can enter (with team-mates of course). No individual will be put on the spot and asked questions; your team can converse and write down the answers. It is very light-hearted, fun evening, so help to swell the numbers by giving me a ring. Your genial Quiz Inquisitor Alan Taylor 837894
ST JULIAN’S C OF E VC PRIMARY SCHOOL
There have been lots of fundraising activities over the last few weeks! We have raised £26 for Action for the Blind and £26 for new playtime equipment. In addition, the photograph of the children and the sunflowers taken by parent Andrew Dix is to be used in next year's advertising for Action for the Blind! (Every little helps.)
At our recent Harvest Festival Service £55.58 was raised for Julian House night shelter together with two large boxes of dried produce for their kitchens; whilst £100.71 was raised for the Jeans for Genes campaign.
The school choir and the new chamber choir were praised for their singing and Father Hugh enjoyed the John Rutter version of All Things Bright and Beautiful so much that he asked for an encore. Classes 1 & 2 sang 'Orange and Yellow and Brown' and Classes 3 & 4 'Jesus is Lord'. Some of the children in Class 4 read their own prayers, whilst following the service, the School Association provided tea and coffee in the school hall. It was a lovely afternoon.
Ted's Big Day Out was hugely popular with all the children and staff. A very large Winnie-the-Pooh donated by pupils Briony Kays and Abigail Parkes was raffled and won by a delighted Charlie Sell. A total of £100.55 was raised for the Royal Untied Hospital appeal.
We are all eagerly awaiting the next phase of our multi-sensory play garden. The play equipment is due to be erected over the next few weeks and we are hoping that it causes as little disruption to our neighbours as possible.
Sue Rodford (Senior Teacher) is still wading through all the paperwork to try to secure planning permission for a second village notice board to be erected on the school building. We live in hope!
Our half term is from Monday, 27th October until Friday, 31st October. We are all looking forward to the rest and I'm sure we'll all return to the school on Monday, 3rd November refreshed and bracing ourselves for the Christmas paraphernalia Sarah C. Jones Headteacher 833143
WELLOW & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Thursday, 12th November
A Talk on 'The Lost Gardens of Heligan' will be given by Charles Francis. A true - life adventure, whose enterprise (and sheer obsession) was masterminded by Tim Smit, and uncovers the secrets that lay at the heart of one of the most mysterious estates in Europe. Come along to this evening, for gardeners and non-gardeners alike, if you have been deeply moved by a visit to this inspiring garden, or maybe the intrigue of Charles' talk will carry you there soon.
Wellow Village Hall 7.30pm with tea//coffee and chat beforehand at 7.15 pm. Members free and guests, always welcome, £1.
Thursday 27th November
AGM. 7.30 pm Wellow Village Hall. Traditionally started with a short business meeting where members have a chance to put forward their views and vote on issues raised. Next year's committee will also be voted in. Following this we will round off the evening with a buffet, drinks and a raffle.
Anyone who would like to put their names forward to join the committee for next year, please get in touch with Secretary, Shirley Betts, Tel: 01225 833683. Members and new members welcome.
Mari Bartholomew
Junior Gardening Club
Meets at the same time, the 3rd Sunday of the month, which will be on the 16th November. Contact Lisa-Leyzell Davis 309007 for further information and membership and offers of help.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Last year gift filled shoeboxes were sent to 1,185,318 children in East European Countries. In most cases the shoebox is the only gift that these children receive at Christmas. If you would like to fill a shoe box this Christmas please use an O.C.C. leaflet which gives clear instructions, and deliver the box to me by 10th November, I will see that the boxes reach the collection points. The school too will, as usual, be collecting O.C.C. boxes Jill Tremellen
NEWSLETTER Please may I have all copy for the Newsletter by 20th November. It can be left in the shop or delivered to me at St. Julian’s Well. If you miss the deadline give me a ring it may not be too late. If you have email that would be very helpful. Thank you very much. Jill Tremellen 833506 email julians.well@virgin.net