September 2014 magazine for St Marys Richmond with Hudswell.

www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk We aim to show how God through the Church, with its worship, teaching and service is relevant to modern living.

Every Friday

10am-12 noon

Knit2gether in Greyfriars Restaurant.

Wed 3rd

10.15am

Richmond Flower Club, Hudswell Village Hall

Sat 6th

11am

A Pilgrimage Walk from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey in memory of the Richmond 16.

Thurs 11th

7.30pm

Gilling West and District Gardening Society

Mon 15th

Swale WI visit Richmond Museum

Sun 21st

10.30am1pm

‘Coffee, Cake and Music’ with Susanna Pell (viol player) at St Agatha’s Church, Easby

Wed 24th

7.30pm

Hudswell Gardening Club

Sun 28th

4pm

Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond (with refreshments and activities from 3.40pm)

Tue 30th

2pm

Mothers’ Union afternoon at Greyfriars

P1 Calendar and Contents

P10 Ben Drury

P2 Contact Details

P11 Disability Access Toilet Fund, Bell Ringing

P3 Register, Support Group and Car Transport

P12 Richmond C of E Primary

P4 From Our Rector

P13 Richmond C of E Primary

P5 From Our Rector

P14 Fun-Key Church, Storehouse, Hutchinson, Richmond and Gilling Trust

P6 Prayer Diary September 2014

P15 Prayers for Gaza and Israel, Pilgrimage Walk Richmond to Easby.

P7 What’s On September 2014

P16 Book Recommendations, Bible Study, All in the month of….

P8 Mothers’ Union

P17 Services

P9 Mothers’ Union, Mousemakes

P18 Rotas, 200 Club 1

THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE

www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk

MINISTRY TEAM

RECTOR Rev’d John R Chambers The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 0787 5348245 j_echambers@btinternet.com CURATE Rev’d Antony Kirby 850349 07594615180 antonykirby01@btinternet.com HONORARY CLERGY

Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse

Rev’d Jennifer Williamson

READERS

Mrs Joy Hornsby Mr Scott Lunn Mrs Joan Plowman

Rev’d Bill Simms

2 Olliver Road 2 Hurgill Road 7 White Friars Gardens

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Mrs Jennifer Patrick

1 Roper Court

ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS

Mrs Jennifer Patrick Mrs Ruth Brown

850693 825270

Dr Sheila Harrisson

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CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND Mayor’s Warden Rector’s Warden Assistant Warden Deputy Churchwarden Organist & Choir Director Upbeat & Anacrucis Dir Bell Captain Head Verger Church Booking Secretary and Parish Administrator

Mr David Frankton Mr Roy Morel Mrs Janet Morel Mrs Judith McLeod Mr Colin Hicks Mrs Carol Gedye Mrs Susan Welch Mr Leonard Scrafton Claire Murray

8 Alans Court 22 Olliver Road

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7 Flints Terrace 1 Willow Crescent 55 Maison Dieu 8 Maple Road 14 Pilmoor Close

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pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com 07737482611

Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer

OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693 Mrs Sue Gudgeon 11 Maltby Court, D’ton 01325 462148 Claire Murray 07737482611

FWO Secretaries Magazine Editor Magazine Distribution Magazine Adverts

Mr Don & Mrs Joy Wade 11 Moorside Road Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road Gillian Hardy 11 The Green Mr Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields

Organist

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FOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, HUDSWELL Mrs Valerie Strawbridge 15 Boundary Way 821440

FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL Reader Mr George Alderson Church Warden Mrs Jean Calvert Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman

Reader Church Warden Deputy Warden Organist Treasurer

AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME 68 Brompton Park, B on Swale 818865 Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001 Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216

FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE Mr David Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske Mrs Ann Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske Mrs Elizabeth Withers e.withers30@hotmail.co.uk

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FROM THE REGISTERS We have baptised

13th July 2014 Cameron Pick 20th July 2014 Theo Turner 17th August 2014 Max Reed

We have joined together in marriage

26th July 2014 Grant Kershaw and Suzanne Simpson (Marske) 1st August 2014 Blair Matheson and Samantha Ilsley 28th August 2014 Alan Dykes and Elisa Mereghetti (Hudswell) Blessing 8th August 2014 Daniel and Hayley Hill

Sadly we have laid to rest 19th April 2014 23rd June 2014 24th June 2014 30th June 2014 15th July 2014 28th July 2014 5th August 2014 8th August 2014

Robert Lawson Aged 75 Burial of Ashes Yvonne Margaret Girdwood Aged 43 Kenneth George Parsons (Ken) Aged 82 Donald Tough Aged 68 Donald Robertson Aged 90 Alan Rowlands Aged 79 Mary Clemans Pyle Aged 87 Elsie Lyle Easson (Lyle) Aged 91 May they rest in peace and rise in glory

AFTER THE CARDS AND VISITORS Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partners left behind. Starting again on their own is even more difficult.

Carrie and Anne would like to help with the next step by meeting recently bereaved spouses/partners for coffee at Greyfriars on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Contact Carrie on 850103 for further information.

ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH PASTORAL CARE TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE

Transport to and from Church (C), Hospital (H), Shopping (S) 26 Whitefields Drive CHS Michael and Margaret Clayson 35 Springfield, Skeeby CH John Dickinson 5 West End Avenue CH Joy and Don Hornsby 2 Olliver Road CH Graham Merlane 1 Gallowfields Road CHS Rosemary Oliver 3 Stanley Grove C Edna Roberts 70 Ronaldshay Drive C Eileen Simms 56 Ronaldshay Drive HS Anne Simpson 56 Gilling Road CHS Pamela Wheatley 32 Whitefields Drive CH Linda Drury 25 Darlington Road H Ruth Brown

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More drivers are always welcome and much appreciated so if you wish to volunteer for this very important service, contact this magazine on 826895.

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From Our Rector

Sept 2014

Why do we need a holiday to appreciate God’s wonderful world?

During the last couple of months, many of us have been on holiday and others about to go. Liz and I had a lovely holiday near Devizes and spent a couple of weeks exploring the beautiful scenery of Wiltshire and Somerset.

Watching people paragliding, dancing on the thermals above the White Horse was so relaxing and restful – in fact the whole holiday, even when busy driving miles, was restful. This was because we had had the opportunity to step back from a busy life and appreciate God’s wonderful world.

If we sat down to think about the wonderful things God has created, and the fantastic gift of creativity he gives us, we would find ourselves getting quite uplifted by it all. The trouble is we never allow ourselves time to sit down and think about anything. How many times have you felt that one day you will meet yourself coming back?

Even when we are on holiday, or even just take a day out, we seem to have to take our mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smart phones, MP3 players, etc. To those of you who think I am talking in a foreign language, these advances in technology mean that we find it harder and harder to have a break. We take our office with us. As many of you know, I am as guilty as the next person. It is so easy and therefore so tempting to deal with emails whilst walking the dog, check the diary whilst having a meal with the family etc.

The opportunity to just slow down and soak in God’s wonderful creation is one I would really recommend you take. What does the poem by W.H.Davies say to you?

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What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs and stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass, where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight, streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty's glance, and watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.

The writer of Psalm 8 must have taken time to appreciate all that is around him, when he wrote:- When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in place.

What are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us?

For you made us only a little lower than God, and you crowned us with glory and honour. You put us in charge of everything you made giving us authority over all things the sheep and the cattle and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea and everything that swims the ocean currents, O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth!

God didn’t design us to be machines that operate at 100mph. He made us to enjoy life, and gave us everything needed to do just that.

Living where we live we do not need to make much of an effort to get out and about to appreciate God’s wonderful world. Why do we need an excuse, like a holiday, to actually take some time out to appreciate God’s wonderful creation. This month, why not read the poem and psalm. Why not just take time out – and chill.

If any of you receive an email from me when you know I should not be working I give you permission to remind me of this article.

Yours in Christ Revd John 5

PRAYER DIARY FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 - we pray …...

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With thanks that we live in such a beautiful part of the world.

For the Christians Together in Richmond . For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for all in politics—may they always have integrity and wisdom.

For our Rector John, curate Antony and for their families, and for Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse and Rev’d Jennifer Williamson.

For Richmond Deanery. For vets and veterinary staff. For all who look after our animals when they are poorly.

For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist.

For our armed forces here and abroad, and their family and friends.

For friends and family living near and far away.

For people who work unsociable hours.

For all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings—that they may feel inspired to return to explore their faith more.

For all who support the Storehouse held at Influence church. Bless all who organise the foodbank and all who need its services.

For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James, and all overseeing change.

For the Archbishops of York and Canterbury, their work and their families For our Readers Joy, Joan and Scott, and warden Rev’d Jennifer Williamson For the love and friendship we share with our pets past and present For all who provide emergency service relief. For families coping with the increasing financial demands For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement. For Swale Womens Institute and Home-Start. For friendships and their importance.

For all who suffer religious persecution, including those in Syria, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia.

For all who live or work in Greyfriars and Ryders Court For all who feel dissatisfied with what they are doing. May they feel fulfilled.

For our Royal Family we give thanks. For the Bible Society.

With thanks for all who use their talents for worship, amongst them musicians, florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers.

For the schools in our town For Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond - fun, faith and fellowship for all ages.

For the Girlguiding and Scout Movement For Mothers throughout the world, and for those who are mothers and family to us. For the Mothers Union.

For Antony Kirby as he seeks to discern where he is meant to be after his curacy.

For space and time to think and contemplate the mystery and wonder of God. For all who are sick in body, mind or spirit, and for all who look after them whether as medical staff or family, friends and carers. Be with them.

For all who are lonely - may we be there for them.

With thanks for all God’s blessings that we have been given.

For childlike enthusiasm and hope. The ability and confidence to make a difference in all whom we are in contact with.

WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER 2014 WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER - RICHMOND FLOWER CLUB IN HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL - 10.15AM Enquiries to Judy Farrar on 01748 824514 THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER - GILLING WEST AND DISTRICT GARDENING SOCIETY - 7.30PM We will be joined by Wendy Jefferson of Holme Farm who will be talking about “Growing flowers for cutting”. This session will include a practical demonstration of hand-tying. For more information please ring Susan Wallis on 01748 518575 www.gillinggardeners.weebly.com FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10 AND 12 - KNIT2GETHER AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant @ Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 - 12:00. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy Coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray.

MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER - SWALE WOMENS INSTITUTE - visit to Richmond Museum details to be confirmed nearer the time. Please contact Alayne Saville on 850528.

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER - ‘COFFEE, CAKE AND MUSIC’ WITH SUSANNA PELL (VIOL PLAYER) AT ST AGATHA’S CHURCH, EASBY - FROM 10.30AM – 1.00PM. An informal event. People are welcome to come in and out as they please, buy a cup of coffee and a piece of cake and enjoy Susanna’s playing while they enjoy their drink, read the paper, knit a bit or even chat quietly. They are asked to put a suitably sized donation into one of the buckets as they leave. The proceeds will be shared between Sands (the Stillborn and Neonatal Deaths Society) and St Agatha’s.

Then at 6.00pm that day there will be an Evensong with a visiting choir when anyone who wishes can come up to the chancel and light a candle and/or add a name label for a lost baby to a ‘tree’. Anyone is welcome to attend whether or not they have been touched by such a loss.

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB—7.30PM Tom Kirby the Gourmet Gardener.

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND REFRESHMENTS AND ACTIVITIES 3.40PM, 4PM START OF THE SERVICE. This is a very relaxed service lasting approximately 45 mins with hymns, songs, stories, and prayers, and a warm welcome for all ages. This month the theme will be HARVEST. The service will be followed by a Bring-to-Share supper.

Fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Any queries please call Gillian on 07592016476 TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER—MOTHERS UNION—2PM AT GREYFRIARS. We will be hearing of the work of Home-Start Richmondshire with Kerry Ellis.

SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM—DALESFOLK CONCERT IN AID OF HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB AND ST MARY’S DISABLED ACCESS TOILET FUND in Hudswell Village Hall. We will be asking for some help nearer the time, in provision of refreshments goodies and raffle prizes as well as your presence at the concert and some help in the kitchen. Freda and Tony Dykes 7

In June we welcomed our Curate Rev. Antony to our meeting. Antony is coming to the end of his curacy and will be looking to moving on. That was

the theme of his talk.

Antony brought with him a map and compass and likened his and our spiritual journey to that of a long walk. We are all at various stages of our walk. Some are behind us, others ahead. At times we might take the wrong turn and need God (our compass) to guide us back. Some might be struggling, others we might pass are taking a rest but we are all journeying with God. Lay people and Priests together each one with a ministry walking side by side supporting each other as we journey towards God. Antony has greatly enjoyed his journey here in Richmond, Hudswell, Downholme and Marske and also his placement in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale and our lives have been enriched with the ministry Antony has given to us .

Antony and Debbie will be greatly missed when their journey takes them to pastures new but our love and prayers will go with them.

Antony and Debbie we thank you both and hope the pastures new are nearby!!!

In July we welcomed members of the Womens Fellowship who joined with us to hear Henry Thompson speak Henry a member of St. Marys` choir told us a fascinating story. Whilst on National Service in the Military Intelligence he was taught Russian and when he finished his National Service he went to Oxford in 1961 and continued reading Russian. As a post graduate in 1963 he went to Moscow University to continue his studies One of Henrys` supervisers was a lady called Olga Derzhavina who became his mentor and friend.

Whilst in Russia Henry was introduced to the Scientific Consular at the British Embassy who invited him home for a meal where Henry was introduced to his wife and baby son Charles one of five children.

When Henry returned from Russia he took up a post at Winchester School where he taught Russian for thirty six years and one of his pupils was Charles Garret the baby from the Embassy.

Charles grew up and returned to Russia where he married and had five children of his own.

Florence one of his daughters was born with Downs Syndrome. In Russia any child born that was in any way classed as not " normal" was usually taken from the parents at birth and put in an institution.

Charles decided to start a Charity for such children called Down side Up and in 1997 held what was to become an annual cycle ride of 100 miles over two days.

The first year about 40 people took part made up from people in the UK and ex pats.

Last year when Henry took part over 120 people cycled and only 2 from the UK. Henry and Charles raised a total of ÂŁ100,000 of which Henry raised ÂŁ1400 Charles took Florence with him for people to see what she has achieved. Florence is a champion swimmer with many gold medals to her name and is a very articulate young woman.

In 2007 the Charity opened a Day Centre in new premises. They have play rooms and consulting rooms. They have a network of specialists from all over Russia.

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They have 2 families in Siberia with children suffering with Downs and they are able to email the centre for help and advice Education is a high priority and they now have a license to educate the Medical Authorities. It is a flourishing concern.

The cycle ride 100 mile south of Moscow back to Red Square is highly organised and policed and Henry as the eldest cyclist was interviewed on radio and TV. Russia has a very special place in Henry`s heart and we felt very honoured that he shared his experiences with us. It was a very interesting and moving afternoon As we thank Henry we have taken Down Side Up to our hearts and we ask that you support them in prayer.

Our next meeting will be September 30th when we will be hearing of the work of Home-Start Richmondshire. As usual we will meet at Greyfriars at 2pm Susan Scrafton Secretary

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EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER BY LINDA DRURY ABOUT HER SON’S ORDINATION THIS SUMMER. Benjamin Guy Drury was ordained Deacon by John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford, in the Cathedral of Christ Church, Oxford at 10am on Sunday 5th July, along with 5 other men and 4 women ordinands. Another 9 were ordained in the afternoon.

Ben is the son of the late Michael Drury who was for many years churchwarden at Easby where Ben learned much church lore as his father’s helper.

In Richmond Ben was educated at the Methodist Primary School then St Francis Xavier and Richmond School Sixth Form. Next at Oxford came Worcester College and St Stephen’s House Theological College. In Brighton, Ben was a pastoral assistant for 2 years followed by one and a half years at St George’s College and Cathedral in Jerusalem. Other placements included a month at Hong Kong Cathedral and a term at Venerable English College in Rome. Ben’s family has close connections with Greece where Ben helps in his local Orthodox Church.

The service of ordination, which included communion was very moving. The ordinands sat in a semi-circle at the chancel steps in front of Bishop John’s chair.

Behind them sat a phalanx of supporting clergy. Ben’s were from Brighton, Jerusalem, Oxford and Stony Stratford. The duties, joys and sustenance of deacons and indeed of all of us, were fully described. The preacher, the Rt Reverend John Saxbee invited all present to consider our own vocations to any sort of service.

After photos and a picnic at St Stephen’s, Ben has taken up his position as Curate of St Mary and St Giles, Stony Stratford with All Saints, Calverton. St Mary’s and St Giles Church is on the narrow main street of Stony Stratford—Roman Watling Street and it was rebuilt in 1777 keeping the medieval tower. The congregation of about 150 gave Ben a wonderful welcome on Sunday 6th July.

That evening there was another delightful welcome at Calverton, a quiet country church, a Saxon foundation with carved wooden angels inside and startle gypsy graves in the churchyard.

He is enjoying thoroughly his new life of service in a busy active parish. He thanks you all for your prayers, cards and messages and will continue to pray for Richmond and Easby.

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An enjoyable evening was had by all when the Oxford Gargoyles visited St Mary’s in August on their way to the Edinburgh Fringe. £958.15 was raised for the Disability Access Toilet Fund as a result of the evening. We are grateful to all who helped with this event and we look forward to their return next summer.

Rebecca Simpson is running the Great North Run on 7th September in aid of the Disability Access Toilet Fund. If you would like to sponsor her, then please speak to her at church.

Ringing Out for ‘Le Tour’ The sound of church bells celebrates major public occasions and Le Grand Depart was one such occasion. The bell ringers of St Mary’s Richmond marked the occasion on the eve of The Tour by joining other towers throughout North Yorkshire in ringing simultaneously for two minutes on the Thursday evening before the start of the great event. They may not have matched the noise emanating from Grinton Moor but they were proud to have played their own musical part.

They also rang a ‘quarter peal’ on the evening of the second stage as a final tribute and ‘au revoir’ to the impressive cyclists and equally impressive endeavour of the Yorkshire Tour organisers who made it all possible.

Susan Welch

Mystery music A friend of mine, a professional organist, was asked to play for a wedding. Unfamiliar with the church’s organ, she went to the sanctuary to practice. Curious about a small keyboard that slid out from under the two regular keyboards, she tapped out a couple of bars of a simple tune but heard nothing. Then she played a few more notes, but still no organ music.

Just then a man came running into the church, shouting, "Who’s playing ‘Three Blind Mice’ on the church-steeple bells?"

She had been operating the carillon.

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By the time you read this, the new school term will probably have started but I’m sure you’d still like to hear all we were getting up to before the holidays began.

A lot of events at this time of year have a sporting feel and this summer term has a very special busy-ness of its own. Once again we were very fortunate to have warm sunny weather in which to enjoy all our events. Sports days for all year groups took place without any rain or wind and our first Super Teams sports was a great success. Super Teams are similar to the old “house” system and all children in school are in a Super Team with their siblings. Each Super Team is named after another place in the world called Richmond, so we have Richmond, Canada, Richmond, India etc.

All the children in KS1 took part in a Fun Run and multi-skills event at Richmond School along with other primary schools in the area and we came back with three certificates. The work the children did in raising money on Speedmark day was rewarded with a fun day on the last Monday – a climbing wall and an inflatable assault course graced the playing field and a lot of happy noise could be heard! It has truly been a great summer of sport and the space we have allotted to us here would not even begin to tell you everything that has happened!

Here’s a VERY brief overview: 

two teams in a swimming gala – we came second;

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a mini tennis tournament for Y3/4 gave us third place with one child winning every single one of his games;

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both teams entered into the tag rugby event were successful, taking first and third places and a place in the North Yorkshire School Games.

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There was also cricket with Y5/6 winning the Richmondshire Cup this year, and the Y3/4 team coming third in their equivalent event.

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The annual rounders tournament at Richmond School had an all C of E final.

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The inaugural Richmond Town Football Cup was held at Earls Orchard this year, involving two teams from our school. The final was another hard fought encounter, with one of our teams eventually defeating a strong Eppleby team 1-0 to take home the first Richmond Town Cup.

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Finally, both the hockey and rugby teams from Richmond C of E qualified for the North Yorkshire School Games. The rugby team won their tournament, with the hockey team coming a very close second. Phew!

For all this, we need to say a big thank you to Mr McCulloch and Mr Wells who organise, coach and support all this work. They are helped by a variety of volunteers and students and you can see that their hard work really paid off.

Watch out for some of Richmond CE Primary ex-pupils in national sporting teams of the future!

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Along with many others in the area, the Tour De France’s Grand Depart was our fascination this summer. All children in school carried out their learning around the theme and found out a lot! Each Super Team worked together to decorate yellow bikes which were then displayed around school and around the town. These proved to be so popular that we even had a request to purchase two of them – see the picture to the left of them in their new home – in France! As part of the learning, all children were involved in a Drama Workshop around the Tour De France and the older ones performed for parents.

Older children and some of the younger ones also took part in their very own Tour de Richmond CE and brought bikes to school for their own procession and a mini “King of the Mountains” challenge – have you seen the hills on our field?

A school as large as ours has a constantly moving family and at the end of the term we said goodbye to a number of staff. Mrs Barraclough, who came to us as Miss Glansford, moves on to leading the Foundation Stage at another school in the area, Mrs Graham has secured a new post in Darlington, and Mr Raine and Miss Morrison also move on to pastures new. Miss Isaacs is taking the opportunity to do some travelling and we also say goodbye to Mrs Friend and Mrs McConnell who have both been working part-time for us for a while. Perhaps we’ll see them again sometime! On the very last day of term we found out that Mrs Gleave had been successful in securing a teaching post at Richmond School and we all wish her well in this new venture.

I always think that the final few weeks of the summer term really belong to the Year Six children who are preparing to move on to secondary school. This year was no exception and they were busy almost daily with various events – visits to their new school, invitations to watch productions at SFX, the special Leavers’ Service at Ripon Cathedral, joining in The Big Sing in Scarborough, their own Tour de France production – written and performed by themselves – and finally their Leavers’ Assembly on the final morning of term. Although we are always a little bit sad to see them go, we let them fly, sure in our hearts that we have given them an excellent start and that they are set to make their mark in the world.

With all good wishes from all the children, staff and governors of Richmond Church of England Primary School.

Alexa Barber Heaven?

My sister’s dog had been deaf and blind for years. When she started to suffer painful tumours, it was time to put her down. As I explained this to my seven-year-old son, he asked if Dotty would go to heaven. I said I thought she would, and that in dog heaven, she would be healthy again and able to do her favourite thing: chase squirrels. Jacob thought about that for a minute, then said, "So dog heaven must be the same as squirrel hell."

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FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We held a Fun-Key Xtra afternoon on Sat 19th July when we explored the theme of JOY. We celebrated with friendship bracelets, continued our banner, made bookmarks, ate popcorn, decorated biscuits and had a quiet space round the font (and more).

Joy led us in joyful worship and we enjoyed a bring to share afternoon tea.

We meet on Sun 28th September when we will be celebrating Fun-Key Church Harvest. Gathering for refreshments from 3.40pm, made by Mothers Union, the service will begin at 4pm and finish with a bring to share tea. This service is very relaxed and informal, with words, songs, hymns, stories, crafts, prayers and refreshments available throughout.

Everyone, whether young or old, on own or with a brood, used to church or never been to church, can come along and take part in the things they feel happy doing and also just sit and be calm and quiet and enjoy the atmosphere with a coffee. It really is fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. See blogs for more images and info http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ , find us on Facebook or tweet @fun_keychurch. Gillian 07592016476 Helpers are always welcome, and as Fun-Key Church is for all ages and not just for children, if you are perhaps concerned that you might “not be good with children” then fear not, there are many more adults than children!

Hutchinson Richmond and Gilling Trust Did you know that if you live in: Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, you may be eligible for a small grant towards:Educational courses, Necessary medical equipment Household appliances, And many other expenses.

For further information, please contact either Mrs C Wiper Gentry (Clerk to the Trusts) 3 Smithson Close, Moulton, Richmond DL10 6QP, or the Rector.

STOREHOUSE Thank you to all who support the Storehouse Foodbank with donations left in the large box at the back of church. Your contributions of in date food are much appreciated.

Cheese They say cheese gives you nightmares.

Ridiculous! I’m not scared of cheese.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

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The final total for donations to Christian Aid‘s Gaza Appeal in August 2014 was ÂŁ349. Many thanks to all who donated. The money has now been sent to Christian Aid who will add a further amount of gift aided donations.

A PILGRIMAGE WALK FROM RICHMOND CASTLE TO EASBY On Saturday 6th September 2014 at 11.00 am, there will be a Pilgrimage Walk from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey in memory of the Richmond 16. It will commence with a short liturgy in the Garden where there are 16 topiary pieces made up of green and golden yew trees, followed by a walk along the banks of the river Swale (approx. one mile), concluding with a picnic lunch.

All welcome but notification of attendance must be given to the organisers in advance for a group booking for the Castle.

Contact: Barbara Hungin , e-mail: bhungin@yahoo.co.uk or Margaret Blatchford, e-mail: marg@blatchford.name for further information and to book a place.

This is organised by the Justice and Peace Group of the Middlesbrough Diocese.

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The Lion Book of Nursery Rhymes By Julia Stone, Cally Johnson-Isaacs, Candle, £9.99 Every child's favourite nursery rhymes are collected together here for a new generation. These rhymes are not only classics but help develop language skills as children learn to recite them. Cally Johnson-Isaacs' bold, jolly little pictures capture the fun and mischief in nursery rhymes, while being friendly and appealing. A stylish volume that a child can treasure for years.

The New Testament (CEV) Audio CD Set Bible Society, £25 Now you can encounter the greatest story ever told – as you’ve never heard it before. Brought to you by Bible Society, and dramatised by Riding Lights Theatre Company, this CD box recording is an unabridged reading of the CEV New Testament set, and brings to life the whole New Testament in a dynamic and vibrant way.

THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP MEET AT THE LUNN’S AT 2 HURGILL ROAD @ 7.30pm. please call Scott on 826895 for further details. Currently looking at 1 Peter. Everybody welcome to join us for cake, chat and discussion.

THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT JENNIFER PATRICK’S AT 1 ROPER COURT @ 7.30pm - This is

another very friendly group. We are studying Acts, with a commentary by Tom Wright .Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more information.

All in the month of September 40 years ago:- on 23rd Sept 1974 that Ceefax, the world’s first teletext service, was launched by the BBC in the UK. (It ceased in October 2012 when the switchover to digital TV was completed.)

30 years ago: on 28th Sept 1984 that a High Court judge ruled that the miners’ strike in the UK was illegal because a national union ballot had not been held.

25 years ago:- on 13th Sept 1989 that South African Anglican bishop Desmond Tutu led an anti-apartheid peace march through central Cape Town. 30,000 people took part.

20 years ago: - on 2nd Sep 1994 that Roy Castle, British TV presenter, dancer, singer, comedian, actor and musician died. He was best known as host of the TV show ‘Record Breakers’. His lung cancer was caused by playing his jazz trumpet in smoky clubs.

10 years ago:- on 1st Sept 2004 that the Beslan school hostage crisis began in Russia. Armed terrorists took over 1,100 children and adults hostage in a three day crisis which ended when Russian security forces stormed the school. 300 hostages died and hundreds were injured.

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ST MARY’S

RICHMOND

ST MARY’S

Sunday 7th September Trinity 12 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8am 10am

HOLY COMMUNION PATRONAL EUCHARIST

Sunday 14th September Trinity 13

8am 10am 6.30pm

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST CHORAL EVENSONG

Sunday 21st September Trinity 14

8am 10am

HOLY COMMUNION ALL AGE HARVEST EUCHARIST with Upbeat Band and Anacrusis Singers

Sunday 28th September Trinity 15

8am 10am

EVERY WEDNESDAY

9.00am

HOLY COMMUNION SUNG EUCHARIST MU Enrolment 4pm (refreshments Fun-Key Church @ St Marys from 3.40pm) Harvest with bring to share tea.

HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURSDAY

10.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS

HUDSWELL

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS

DOWNHOLME

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS

Sunday 14th September

9.30am

MORNING PRAYER

Friday 26th September

7pm

HARVEST

Sunday 28th September

9.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST EDMUND’S

MARSKE

ST EDMUND’S

Sunday 7th September

11am

FAMILY COMMUNION

Sunday 14th September

11am

MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 21st September

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 28th September

11am 4pm

HOLY COMMUNION HARVEST

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St Mary's SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am 7TH SEPTEMBER 14TH SEPTEMBER 21ST SEPTEMBER 28TH SEPTEMBER

J&R MOREL, P WHEATLEY, L COPELAND J&A ROBERTS, J&D WADE G&M MERLANE, A MCDONALD, A GUY S GUDGEON, R MACAULAY, K ROBSON

ACOLYTES 7TH SEPTEMBER 14TH SEPTEMBER 21ST SEPTEMBER 28TH SEPTEMBER COFFEE ROTA 7TH SEPTEMBER

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FLOWERS MARGARET CLAYSON THE GUILD HARVEST THE GUILD

200 club winner DORIS WEST

J STEELE, B RIDLEY, E CHAMBERS

The deadline for the OCT 2014 issue is 10TH SEPT 2014.

Please forward any contributions to Gillian by hand or gillian.lunn@yahoo.com A local DJ was introducing a record at our annual church fete/parish party. "This next one," he said, "is for Charlotte Burke, a choir member, who is a hundred and eleven! Hey, Charlotte, congratulations on a ripe old age!"

There was a short pause and then the DJ said in a somewhat more subdued voice, "I'm sorry, I got it wrong. This next one is for Charlotte Burke, who is ill."

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