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We shall miss him as he moves on to his next post, but recognise that he is ready to take on more responsibility within parochial ministry. Cathy too has made a significant contribution, particularly through her part in the Sunday School at Axbridge and Godly Play storytelling. They are moving on to the parish of Redhill, where Andrew will have responsibility for Christ Church, and also contribute to the wider Benefice of Wrington, Butcombe, and Burrington. We offer them both our warm good wishes, our gratitude, and our prayers for this next chapter in the adventure of ministry. For the rest of us, we face our journey to Bethlehem and Christmas. On 13 December in our evening service at Axbridge Beth Samways, who is a lecturer in the History of Art at Bristol University, will be exploring some of the journeys to Bethlehem that we find in a number of wonderful paintings. Not to be missed! We will as usual be having our internal Christmas card, which will be given out in church. If you would like to be included on that, please let one of the churchwardens know. All proceeds will go as usual to the Church Housing Trust.
As Bishop Peter reminds us in his article this month on page five, Advent is all about an amazing adventure, and involves us in a journey to Bethlehem. For us Advent begins this year by saying thank you and goodbye to Andrew Hemming. Andrew came to us four and a half years ago in the final year of his training at Salisbury Theological College to do a parish placement. He was then ordained at Wells Cathedral in 2011 and has completed his curacy in our Benefice. For the vast majority of this time he has been juggling his ministry here while working for First Great Western, with his daily commute to Swindon or beyond. He has managed to balance the demands of job and parochial ministry, and occasionally fit in some time for private life. During his curacy he has made a deep impact on many people through his sunny character, his enthusiasm, energy and honesty. He has a very disciplined rule of life, which is built around belonging to the Franciscan Third Order. His sermons are always carefully thought out, and he has gradually developed his own style. In preaching Andrew is always keen to engage w it h t he scripture of the day, and to ask what it has to say to us, without ducking the di f f icu lt questions that are sometimes thrown up. His aim is not to p r e s e n t something – “this is it, believe this” – but to draw people into a thoughtful response to the Gospel. Through it he has displayed a palpable enthusiasm in the mission and goodness of God. 3
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ultimate sacrifice as Redemption for our sin. In giving you Seasons Greetings, Deirdre and I wish you all a joyful and meaningful Christmas time. May all beings be at peace.
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Cllr Peter Yusen writes: The Civic Ceremonies we have attended have been enjoyable experiences and we have been pleased to represent our Town. We were particularly proud and honoured to represent the Axbridge people this year at some of the 1914+100 Services of Reflection in Somerset and also in November at the Royal British Legion Axbridge Remembrance Day Parade and Service. Many will be aware of a family or friend who has lost someone either in the World Wars or recent military conflicts. Wearing a poppy and contributing to the Royal British Legion Appeal both reminds and allows us to give thanks for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. But while the poppy is a symbol for reflection of the past, it must also be a symbol of the present and hope for the future. I saw this mirrored in the Axbridge Parade; the widow proudly wearing the medals of her late husband, serving NCO’s in uniform and uniformed youth groups all reminding us of the present and future. In this respect I must thank the Officers and Group Leaders of those youth organisations for their time and talents, as well as the smart young people who were on parade. The Guides, long established in Axbridge and the more recent Sea Cadets, were both confident in the Parade and wreath laying as well as in the Church Service protocol. Reverend Andrew Hemming gave a thoughtful and sensitive address which complimented the earlier muffled bell ringing. A Chief Petty Officer and two ratings from HMS Somerset on a weekend visit to Bristol joined the Parade and Service and met residents and youth groups afterwards for light refreshments, courtesy of the RBL. The theme of remembrance had also been evident on Saturday 8 October at the Voices of Axbridge tea party where we enjoyed cake and tea with entertainment by the Helen Mann ensemble. This important project records the lives and times of present Axbridge residents for posterity. Soon it will be the Festive Season when we will also remember and give thanks for the birth of Jesus Christ - Son of our Living God - but who also went on to pay the
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP PETER I passed a shop this summer which had Christmas goods and Christmas cards on offer - and it was still only August! Every year shops seem to start their Christmas displays a week earlier. But in the annual rush to Christmas we risk losing a great deal. In particular we lose the distinctive emphases of Advent which is a season of preparation and expectation. In Advent we are invited to be still, to be watchful and to be prayerful and to prepare ourselves to celebrate once again the birth of Christ. The word Advent suggests both ‘Event’ and ‘Adventure’ and Christmas is both of those things. Christmas is when we remember the birth of a baby in a stable in Bethlehem: a baby who was God himself. This was God taking our nature upon himself and putting into effect his great plan of love, whereby we might be reunited with our Creator. That stable in Bethlehem may seem a long way away from us, but God’s love is the same. This is an event for us and our families today - an event to be celebrated. But Christmas is also an adventure. It was an adventure for the shepherds who ‘returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen’ (Luke 2:20). It is an adventure for us as we open our lives and our homes to God. It is an adventure as we look forward to 2015 and all that that may mean for us. It is an adventure as we trust ourselves and those we love to Christ as Saviour and Lord. So let me challenge you to take time this Advent to make a space in the rush to pause, to be still, to reflect and to prepare for the wonder and joy that is Christmas. Let us pray that all our church services and activities will help us draw nearer to God and help us to concentrate on the great ‘event’ and great ‘adventure’ which is at the heart of all we are celebrating. Furthermore, let us ensure that this Christmas is centred more around the coming of Christ and the needs of others, and less around ourselves. May God grant you a peace-filled Advent and a joy-filled Christmas. +Peter Bath and Wells 5
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is not bringing much in the way of peace or hope for the people of Gaza. Wherever I John Angle writes: Many of you will went people were anticipating another war; be aware that since the war between Israel they could see no future of peace or joy for and Gaza I have made two visits (just four their families. I visited United Nations days after the end of the war and in early schools where every class room was filled November) to Gaza to meet many friends in with large extended families: over 20 to a the Christian community and to bring room. Children were being educated in support for the needs of the Christian shifts in other school buildings. I visited Lighthouse School in Gaza City. several homes on a wet Over £25,000 has morning where war holed been raised by the Hope roofs were letting in Christian Trust in just water; people were living over two months and this in the ruins. The "silent has been spent on the killer" - winter - was renovation and painting of approaching. There is no the school building badly escape: the borders are damaged by shrapnel and closed. mortar fire, the provision If all this is helping to of new roofs, infilling of make you feel a little badly holed play grounds, disturbed or guilty at the the provision of over prospect of a happy and thirty new windows and snug Christmas with several new water tanks family and friends, with and solar panels for Huge areas of Gaza particularly in the north and east wine, good food and water heating. Also have been devastated making homes uninhabitable plenty of fun, consider money has been spent moving on from Gaza to Syria, travel on trauma counselling for children and further to Kurdistan and Iraq and then teachers and support for families in homes wander on to the Central African Republic, which have been damaged and also support Nigeria, Sudan. for medical expenses due to injury through The Angel's message was that in Jesus the war (there is no house insurance or NHS we would find "peace on earth and good will in Gaza !) to all people". Maybe you cannot reach The small Christian community in Gaza Africa or the Middle East but do something is thankful that damage and loss of life and as a family this Christmas: give a gift to injury was relatively small amongst them. someone in real need; say prayers for those Having said that a Christian lady was killed in dire circumstances; write a letter, make a and her son had two limbs amputated. Two telephone call. Today, Jesus spreads peace pupils currently at the Lighthouse School and goodwill through his followers: you and were killed by an Israeli rocket as they fed me! pigeons on the roof of their house. Spread love, bring blessing! Throughout Gaza over two thousand people were killed and this included, THE ROXY AT AXBRIDGE according to UN estimates, over five The Roxy is a non-profit community hundred children and young people. Over one hundred thousand people are currently cinema and everyone is welcome. still homeless, their homes having been December’s programme is: destroyed in the war. 5 December: The Hobbit: The Just as many Christians in the Arab Desolation Of Smaug (cert 12A) - 2013 world will remember Eid with parties and the 12 December: The Secret Life of exchanging of gifts so many Arabs use Walter Mitty (cert PG) - 2013 Christmas in a similar way. But a time of 19 December: It’s A Wonderful Life year characterised by hope for the future (cert U) - 1946 with the birth in Bethlehem of the Prince of For popular films it’s almost always Peace, Jesus, Issa, the Saviour of the world, necessary to book, calling 07725 051523.
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has discovered many fascinating details about the business of the Town in times gone by and about some of the quirky characters who emerge from the Town’s past. Sue’s sub title, To the Blind Man for the Keeping of the Clock, perhaps gives a flavour of her talk. Do come and join members of the Town Trust and the Archaeological and Local History Society for what promises to be an enthralling afternoon. As a follow-up to the January meeting, on Saturday 21 February, members of the AALHS will travel to the Heritage Centre for a visit commencing at 2.30pm, when Sue Berry will display the archive, explain how the stories emerged and discuss issues of research and conservation. Again, guests are invited to join members of the Society. For more information about these events and about the AALHS in general, please contact Robin Goodfellow on 01934 732874.
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SHIPHAM, ROWBERROW AND STAR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Once more Christmas is approaching and on Thursday 11 December we will be going to Beachlands Hotel, Weston-superMare for our Annual Christmas Lunch. The coach will pick up in Shipham Square at noon and in Axbridge Square at 12.10pm. Looking forward to seeing you there. For further information please call Mrs Averil Long 01934 733053.
SHIPHAM, ROWBERROW & STAR W.I. Lyn Wood writes: Our next meeting is after the Christmas and New Year break and will take place on Monday 12 January 2015 in the George Thiery room at Shipham Village Hall. Our meeting starts at 7.30p.m and we have an evening with Roger Flower. Refreshments of tea and coffee plus home made cakes are provided. Everyone is welcome so come along and enjoy good company and an interesting evening. Please contact Lyn Wood for further information about our W.I. on 01934 843620.
SOMERSET SINGERS The Somerset Singers are a Choral Society based in this local area with many of our members living in the Local Ministry Group area and several within the Axbridge Benefice. We rehearse every Wednesday at Sidcot Quaker Hall at 7:30pm. On Saturday 13 December, our Christmas Concert will be Bach's Christmas Oratorio at St Cuthbert's Church in Wells at 7:30pm. The Somerset Singers will be conducted by our Musical Director Jonathan Vaughan with the Lochrian Ensemble (Leader Catherine Black) and Soloists - Christina Birchall-Sampson (Soprano), Alexander Simpson (Alto), Richard Rowntree (Tenor), James Birchall (Bass). Tickets priced £12 will be available in advance from the Wells Tourist Information Centre and also by telephoning 01934 842353. Tickets priced £14 will be available on the door. Further information may be found on line at:
AXBRIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY The next meeting of Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society will be held in the Town Hall, Axbridge on Sunday 25 January at 3pm when the topic will be ‘Gems from the Axbridge Archive.’ The speaker will be Sue Berry. Readers of Catch this may know that Axbridge possesses a rare and important archive of documents that stretches back into the Middle Ages. The archive is the property of Axbridge Town Trust and, for many years, was housed in the Town Hall. For the last few years, the archive has been stored in climate-controlled conditions at the Somerset Heritage Centre in Norton Fitzwarren. There, the documents have been studied by Sue Berry, a senior archivist who
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it’s all on their web site, enabling anyone to find a group nearby to give help. Lynn's talk was inspirational: whether about her visits to various places in the world, both poor and very exotic, Mothers’ Union was certainly flying the flag there. Two stories will stick with me. Lynn was on a train trying to put her suitcase on the rack. A Greek Orthodox priest offered to help. Noticing her badge, he said that he had heard of the good work of the Mother's Union. He then asked where she been. She replied "I have been to a committee meeting as I am the Worldwide President of the Mothers' Union". The priest asked everyone in the carriage to stand as this lady was more important than the Queen! Another time on a train a young businessman made a remark on the badge she was wearing. She told him the story of the Mothers’ Union, the different departments and works. When she got to share about the gowns made for still born babies he started to cry. Thinking she had upset him she apologised. He then told her that 'Sophie' was handed to his wife and himself dressed in a gown with MU on it and he had always wanted to say thank you to the group called MU. We were all encouraged to wear our badge, because you will never know with whom you can share the story of the Mothers' Union. [See page 17 for Axbridge MU]
SHIPHAM PLAYERS Shipham Players will be presenting, Mother Goose at Shipham village Hall on 5th, 6th and 7th February 2015. Tickets at £7 for adults and £3 for those aged 18 or under go on sale at Lenny’s cafe, The Square, Shipham at 10am on Saturday 17 January. Early booking is advised as tickets, particularly for the Saturday matinee, always sell fast. Thereafter they can be purchased from Hansford’s store, The Square, Shipham. Payment is by cash or cheque only, sorry telephone booking not available. Mother Goose is one of the oldest pantomimes, first staged in 1902 at Drury Lane in London. Shipham Players presentation will be colourful, fast moving with modern songs and a very funny up-todate script with local references, but still retain all the traditional aspects of panto that audiences love. Who needs to spend a fortune seeing Pudsey the dog at the Bristol Hippodrome when Shipham Players have their very own seven foot dancing goose!
MOTHERS’ UNION Janet Angle writes: October was a busy and exciting month in the Deanery. It was our turn to lead Cathedral prayers, the focus for the service was the involvement many of us have in making baby gowns and knitting for the Maternity hospital neonatal units. From the 20th to 22nd November Bath and Wells had the joy and privilege of having a visit from the Worldwide president Lynn Temby. She wanted to visit as many Deaneries as possible. It was our pleasure on the 20th to entertain Lynn at lunchtime. 15 people joined her for lunch in Axbridge which was a very informal and Lynn Temby visits Axbridge enjoyable time. On the 22 November we had a Diocesan day at Monkton Combe school when Jane Auld from the National Parenting Group spoke concerning the different agencies that support parenting initiatives. We were very surprised at the help that is 'out there' and
RNLI QUIZ The local RNLI Branch will be holding their Grand Quiz in Shipham Village Hall on Saturday 31 January. Doors will open at 7pm and the Quiz will start at 7:30pm sharp. Organisations and Groups are invited to enter teams of 4 to 6 people at a charge of £6 per head that will include a MegaPloughman's Supper during the interval. There will be a wine, beer, cider and soft drinks bar throughout the evening plus a quality raffle with many prizes and a likely auction of prestige products and events. Experience has shown that this is an enjoyable fun evening with prizes for the winning team, so why not join us? Further information from Tina Joyce (842304), Sue Watson (843554) or Paul Ashmore (843388) including registration of teams. 11
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KNIT FOR PEACE
SHIPHAM VILLAGE HALL As always, you will receive a warm welcome at our drop-in centre that opens at 10.30am. Enjoy a cup of Fairtrade tea/ coffee (50p and top-ups free) with biscuits. The activity usually starts at 11.00am and there is no charge. A freshly cooked lunch is served at noon to those who have pre-booked (limited numbers - book early!). Programme for 12 December On our last get together of the year, we are pleased to welcome The Olive Tree Theatre Group to entertain us and the children of Shipham C. of E. First School who will be singing songs from their Nativity play after lunch. Everyone is invited to join in with Carol singing and we welcome the Revd. Tim Hawkings and Heather to share our Christmas Lunch and festivities. Lunch:
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We will also be serving Mulled Wine courtesy of Sally and there will be a soft drink for those who may not want the Mulled Wine. Programme for January 2015 16 January: we are pleased to introduce Baz Hamblin who will be presenting a talk entitled: Time Gentlemen Please. 30 January: I am pleased to welcome again our popular Bird man, Don Hurrell, to update us on the Bird World in Somerset this winter. Contacts: Gloria (lunch bookings) 842360 Ray 843562 Liz 843038 As this is our last session of the year we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and an even Merrier New Year! Thank you all for your support throughout this year and we look forward to 2015.
Margaret Crawford writes: Our local Knit For Peace group has just celebrated it’s first birthday and with over 400 items knitted and donated in the last year it has been a busy first 12 months. Knit for Peace is a national charity which collects hand knitted items and distributes them to people in need. Amongst those they donate to are premature baby units, old people in fuel poverty, foodbanks and children in deprivation abroad. You may like to visit their website to tell you more. Our local group was set up by Lisa Layton in Shipham in October 2013 and we meet monthly at her home to take our knitted items, chat, swap ideas and have tea and cakes. We knit whatever takes our fancy in whatever size our amount of wool permits. You will see jumpers, cardigans, hats, mittens, toys and a spectacular “gingerbread” house. In order to keep going we need more wool. Do you have any bags of wool, large, small, any thickness and any colour which you would be willing to donate for this wonderful work? We are very happy to collect anything you may have and you know it will be going to a very worthy cause. To donate or to find out more please call Margaret Crawford on 733351.
ST LEONARD'S SHIPHAM GIFT DAY The Churchwardens & Treasurer of St Leonard's Shipham thank all those people who responded to St Leonard's Gift Day on 26 October. The current total raised stands at £2,540 of which a sum of £2,396 was Gift Aid; this means the Church will be able to recover a further £636 Tax & GASDS from HMRC in early 2015. This is a magnificent result and we offer our grateful thanks for your support. 13
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COULD YOU HELP THE CITIZENS OF SEDGEMOOR? Amy Jones (CEO Sedgemoor CAB) writes: Every ye a r Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) helps about 5,000 people who are experiencing problems in their lives. These issues may be about debt, employment, relationships, benefits, housing, consumer matters, utilities or often a combination of these. The need for the services of the CAB continues to grow year on year. The present economic climate and policy changes have produced a sharp increase in demand. Our clients are people who are experiencing challenges in their life and need help to resolve their issues. We provide advice and information to empower individuals and help those in greatest need. Sedgemoor CAB’s headquarters are in Bridgwater and there are outreach sessions in Highbridge, Burnham, Cheddar, Cannington, North Petherton and Nether Stowey. Most advice is given by a team of dedicated volunteer advisers. Without the generous and public-spirited commitment of those volunteers, many of our fellow citizens would find life a greater struggle. Because the demand for the CAB’s service has increased, we want to recruit more volunteer advisers. Would you consider joining our team? You don’t need any special skills or knowledge, just a keen interest in other people and a desire to help those with problems. There is a comprehensive training programme and plenty of support. Volunteers generally commit one day a week to the Bureau, although our rota has some flexibility. If you feel you might be able to help us, you can ring the Bureau on 01278 459009 and ask to talk to Sarah, who organises adviser training, or to me. You are assured of a warm welcome and it would great to hear from you. Amy Jones, CEO Sedgemoor CAB Royal Clarence House High St. Bridgwater TA6 3BH
SHIPHAM COMMUNITY CINEMA The fun starts at Shipham Community Cinema on Sunday 7 December, with our Christmas family special. Our film is The Lego Movie (cert U), great fun for all ages, with its adult friendly smart humour and joyful animation for young viewers. Bring along a Lego model and receive a lolly or sweets as a reward – no age limitations on this either! All the models will be proudly displayed. The film will start at 4pm and doors open at 3.30pm, giving time to admire the constructions. Tea, coffee, squash, home made cakes and mince pies will be available. Check our website for full details: http://cinema.shiphamhall.co.uk and on Facebook and Twitter, plus there will be flyers in various school bags! Our “grown-up” film on Friday 12 December is the delightful Grand Budapest Hotel (cert 15), directed by Wes Anderson. He has a reputation for the care he takes in the “look” of his work, so it is always a visual pleasure, and this quirky comedy-drama follows in this tradition. It is a joy to see Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton, etc., all obviously having great fun, and displaying superb comic timing.
Doors open at 7.15pm and the programme starts at 7.45pm. Members and under-18s pay £2, guests pay £4. Local beer and ice creams are just some of the refreshments on offer. Before I wish all the friends of Shipham Cinema a Very Happy Christmas, I would just like to remind you of our first 2015 film, Inside Llewyn Davis on Friday 9 January. Enjoy the festivities! 15
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SHIPHAM, ROWBERROW AND STAR HISTORY SOCIETY Jill Smith writes: Despite the weather, I was pleasantly surprised to see a number of stoic members at our last meeting and we were rewarded with a great evening of the most wonderfully evocative photos of the glorious Welsh Countryside; but more importantly for most of us were the delightful Toy Railways of the principality. Initially the narrow gauge (1ft 11.5”) railway lines were built for the haulage of coal and slate. Peter started the journey with the railways built to serve Big Pit. As a Society we visited Big Pit in June 2013 on a glorious hot summer day, however we didn’t venture onto the railway on that occasion, there was too much else that grabbed our attention. So we were told, that during the winter snows of 1947 when everyone was snowed in – the train carrying coal at Big Pit was marooned “up the hill” – lots of footprints in the snow led from the valley up to the marooned train, and back down again, until the loaded train was emptied. The residents of the valley were kept warm during that severe winter! Peter then led us through the Slate Quarry Railways of Gwynedd; the sheer grandeur of the slate quarries took your breath away and these remote and dangerous areas were worked with basically hand tools; the labourers were certainly tough characters. On to the Ffestiniog, the Talyllyn and Vale of Rheidol Railways as well as the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway; all manfully served by the dearest little engines. Peter knew each engine and when they had been built as well as when they had been restored. About 40 to 50 railway enthusiasts charter trains during the low seasons to photograph these trains sometimes getting the engines to “pose” in appropriate places, often with restored police cars of the era as well as Steam Rollers, or Vintage Cars. Peter showed us a photo of The City of Truro: the engine built in 1904 and the first engine to achieve 100 mph; this on the Wellington Bank in 1905. However, my favourite railway of the evening was the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway:
the scenery was just awe inspiring. It certainly was an evening well worth braving the elements for, we all thoroughly enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Next month we welcome the return of Mark Bullen on Tuesday 9 December at Shipham Village Hall. Meetings start at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome. Members wishing to join us for our New Year’s Celebrations on 13 January need to let me know at December’s meeting, together with a minimum deposit of £5 per person.
AXBRIDGE MOTHERS’ UNION A good number of people turned out to welcome back to Axbridge the Reverend Julie Sims and to listen to her talk about her work as Chaplain at St Monica's. There had been a disappointing support for Cathedral Prayers earlier in the month but those who attended found the service in the Lady Chapel a pleasant experience. By the time you read this the M.U. Deanery Lunch will have taken place at Brent House. It is always a good opportunity to meet and talk to members of other branches. The next Deanery event will be the Advent Service in Puriton on 8 December at 2.30pm. Anyone needing a lift should contact Janet Angle. The M.U. will, once again, be supporting the Gender Violence fortnight with a display in church from 25 November to the 10 December. The next Branch meeting will be the Christmas Coffee Morning on Wednesday 10 December from 10.30am and will be at the home of Kate and Mike Taylor. Looking ahead to 2015 the first meeting of the New Year will be on Wednesday 14 January at 2.30pm in the Church rooms.
A THANK YOU FROM THE EDITOR There are so many people involved in the production of Catch this magazine: from the printing and proof reading team, the correspondents through to the co-ordinators and distributors (who also now have to contend with a price increase—see page 9) and not forgetting the webmaster. With limited space it would be impossible to list them all. Suffice to say that the wider Catch this team all deserve a huge thank you for their efforts. From myself to the whole team and all our readers, I wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
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Guides will need to have a DBS (previously CRB) check and the leader will also need to undertake the Girlguiding Adult Leadership Qualification (with mentor support). However, if anyone is interested in either obtaining more information via a phone call or perhaps going along to a Guide meeting and seeing what goes on, in the first instance please contact Jenny on 01934 742480. For any other enquiries relating to Guides in the district, please contact me, Bev Davies, District Commissioner for the Guides & Senior Section on 01934 732168. Volunteering within Guiding is a worthwhile and rewarding role. You see the girls grow and flourish, gain in confidence and self-esteem before your eyes on a weekly basis! And of course, we do a wide variety of activities. It is fun and as an adult brings many new friends and opportunities to do things you may not have considered! If you could give this some consideration, it would be much appreciated.
FRIENDS OF AXBRIDGE CHURCH What an exceptional two months FOAC has had! In October “Youthful Spirit Gospel Choir” sang in church – so many people came and enjoyed a truly memorable evening. These youngsters, including the musicians, are all pupils of Churchill School and are so enthusiastic and talented it is a joy to see them. The “Joyful Spirit” adult choir had not sung here before so we actually had two for the price of one. Thanks to your support we raised very nearly £1,000. Then in early November we held a Shopping Evening in the Town Hall. This has become an annual and extremely popular event. We had 20 stalls in all, 10 of which were new to us; baby clothes, cards, cakes, Christmas Coasters, cuddly toys, CD’s, cosmetics, wine and lavender and many more to tempt us all. Including the draw and the bar we raised another £370. We are taking a break for a while, but will be back in the New Year with some more fund-raising ideas. All photographers please note that we hope to produce another calendar for 2016 so will be looking for photos fairly soon. A huge thank you for all your support throughout the year. The FOAC committee wish you a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.
AXBRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH Axbridge Methodist Church will be holding its Carol Service on Sunday 21 December at 3pm. The Service will be led by Revd. Carol Chaplin and it will be followed by Tea to which everyone is welcome. May we take this opportunity to thank everyone in Axbridge for their ongoing support which is vital for this little Church to continue it's witness in the Town. Wishing everyone a Fulfilling and Blessed Christmas and a Very Peaceful New Year.
LMG BEETLE DRIVE
SHIPHAM GUIDES NEEDS YOU!
Want a fun evening for all ages to help drive away the winter blues? Then why not come and join us for a Beetle Drive on Saturday 24 January in Church House, Cheddar at 7pm (adjacent car park opposite the church). Tickets (£3 for adults, children £1, to include a Ploughman’s Supper) are available from Pam Williams tel: 843772 and Tim Hawkings 732261. Please bring your own drinks. Organised by the Local Ministry Group of Churches.
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LENNY’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHES Monday 1st to Friday 5th December £8 per person
gave so generously at the service. £296 has been sent to the Royal British Legion. Following the service around the War Memorial, the Parish Council had organised
There will be two sittings per day: 11.45am to 1.15pm and 1.30pm to 2.45pm Start to feel Christmassy and get into the jolly season! Come and enjoy the meal served by fun-loving volunteers! To make a booking either pop into Lenny’s or phone 01934 842317.
MESSY CHURCH FOR MUMS Cesca Cavender writes: Many of you will have seen the poster at the back of Axbridge church advertising Messy Church for Mums. The idea came from some of the Mums who bring their children to Messy Church; they so enjoyed being creative with paints and flowers and materials that they wondered if they could have their own space to explore, express and enjoy an evening together. I believe we’ve had four or five of these evenings now, in the Lady Chapel of St John’s Church, with a couple of long tables for the crafts of their choice. We’ve enjoyed glass-painting, altar frontals, hair-slides and more. Adding to the atmosphere is live music, with Kevin Walke at the piano a great bonus, and a glass of wine or hot applejuice, even some home-made cake and nibbles. Towards the end one of us gives a short talk from the Bible and shares how we can relate to this amazing God whom we worship and who is always interested and always believes in us, whatever muddle we may be in. Do come and join us if you’d like to. It’s free – but it may cost you your heart! To talk, call me on 01934 733645.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY—SHIPHAM The day we remembered those from Shipham who died in the two world wars was a very special one this year. In their memory, a Book of Remembrance had been compiled and this was dedicated at the service. It will be kept in church so that everyone is able to find out about the men and where they died. Thank you to all who
a special lunch in the Village Hall. Here there were displays from the History Society of Shipham, films from the Shipham Community Cinema, as well as detailed sheets of information around the walls about the men who survived the First World War and came home. It was wonderful to see so many there, to share memories and enjoy this event. A great way to remember all who gave so much that we might live in freedom, justice and peace.
AXBRIDGE ACTIVE LIVING At the time of writing we are only sure of our December meeting programme and the first meeting in January, the details of which are as follows: Wednesday 3 December: Quiz Time (2pm). Wednesday 17 December: Carols sung by Axbridge First School (10am). We dne s day 7 J a nua ry: “ The Grazels” (2pm). All the above meetings will be held at the Town Hall. The cost remains at £2.50 (including tea and cake). Please contact Vicky Brice on telephone number 07884 2644033 for further information. We wish you all a Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. 21
AXBRIDGE REMEMBERS
FORWARD EVENTS
Paul Passey writes: I remember reading that every memory we bring to mind is not the memory of the actual event, but a recalling of the previous memory; thus the edges may be blurred, the colours faded and the shapes distorted. The annual Act of Remembrance tries to clarify for all of us a picture of the horrors
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Lenny’s Christmas lunches (page 21) Somerset Singers Concert (7.30pm): Bach Christmas Oratorio St Cuthbert's Church, Wells Save the Children Christmas Lunch (Shipham Village Hall at noon) Axbridge Santa in the Square Benefice Carol Service (Axb. 6.30pm) Axbridge Christingle 4pm Midnight Mass 11.30pm with carols from 11pm Shipham Christingle 4pm Midnight Mass 11.30pm Rowberrow Christmas Carol Service 6pm Axbridge Family Communion 10am Shipham Communion Service 10am Rowberrow Communion Service 8am
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and misery experienced - thankfully by just a few of our generation. What then comes to the minds of the vast majority of fortunate non-combatants as we stand at Church Steps and hear the familiar words? “Lest we forget”, “We will remember them”, “For their tomorrow, we gave our today” are all familiar phrases from Remembrance Sunday. Together with wreaths, poppies, the “Last Post” and “Reveille” an attempt is made to focus the community mind on the awfulness of wars and its aftermath, bloodshed and injuries, both physical and mental. Inevitably no common view on war can be guaranteed; a common view on the desperate need for peace is more likely. So once again we thank the Legion, the Sea Cadets, Guides and other uniformed organisations for reminding us of so many young lives lost and damaged. We thank Andrew Hemming for leading our town’s reflections so fittingly and we pray that God will guide all world leaders away from the futility of conflict.
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LMG Beetle Drive (see page 23) RNLI Quiz (Ship. Village Hall 7pm) Shipham Players Pantomime Mother Goose (Village Hall) 7 Feb Axbridge Quiz (7pm for 7.30pm) 18 Feb Ash Wednesday Benefice service 8pm 15 Mar Ship. Mothering Sunday Svce 10am 21 Mar Men's Big Breakfast (Barton Camp 8:30am) 28 Mar Axbridge Earth Hour: Candlelit Concert at 8.30pm 6 Apr B&WDACR Open Towers & AGM 11 Apr Axbridge Beetle Drive (6.30pm) 9 May Somerset Singers Summer Concert: Faure Requiem, St Cuthbert's Church 16/17 May Shipham History & Memorabilia Exhibition (Shipham Church; in conjunction with Shipham History Society) 27 June Axbridge Fête
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AXBRIDGE BROWNIES Axbridge Brownies has been a part of the community for many years. We now have a new leadership team and are keen to recruit some younger members as we have several girls who will be moving on to Guides this year. We meet at the Church Rooms on Thursdays from 6.15pm to 7.45pm in term time. Brownies is a lot of fun for girls aged between 7 and 10 years. We follow a programme called the Brownie Adventure which looks at ourselves, our community and our world and has a variety of activities designed to be both thoughtful and fun. We work on Brownie badges sometimes all together or individually. As the Brownie Adventure implies, there are opportunities to take part in exciting events, such as holidays and sleepovers as well as day visits and activities. The Brownies are involved in planning the programme and saying what they would like to do. Recently we have had a games evening with hot chocolate, a kitchen science evening and a pretend camp fire with songs and toasting marshmallows over candles. Axbridge Brownies were represented at the Remembrance Day Service in November. If you are interested in joining, either contact Katheryn Hansford on 07584 991969 or Liz Foster on 01934 732935 or register your interest through the Girl guiding website through the "Join Us" tab.
AXBRIDGE GUIDES Bev Davies writes: After the half term break, we returned to Guides on Thursday 6 November and straight away, the girls started their ‘Peace Go For It’; an element of the Guide programme whereby the girls choose activities on a theme in their Patrol, plan and undertake the activities and then evaluate the process; how did they do? However, on this occasion, we decided to undertake the ‘Go For It’ as a whole Unit. The peace theme was chosen as we are doing the activities around the time of Remembrance and last term, the Unit participated in an art project on a peace theme. The Patrols did well on their activities and also with their ‘peace corners’; onesies being the order of the evening! For the rest of November, we were out of the hall with 23
the girls meeting at the First School to do street dancing; something the Guides are very much looking forward to. We were then down at the Lamb at Weare for a pub quiz. With only three Guide meetings in December, the festive season will soon be upon us. We are going to Taunton late-night Christmas shopping with Cheddar Guides on Thursday 4 December; this activity always gets everyone ‘feeling Christmassy’. We are then having a Ready Steady Cook Christmas on Thursday 11 December and finishing on the 18 December with a Christmas disco in the Town Hall. This year seems to have gone by so quickly; is this a sign of age I wonder? Outside of Guides, the leader team were very proud of the girls who attended the Remembrance Service; all girls bar about four attended and they were excellent Ambassadors for the Unit. Our thanks to the parents who support the girls attending this important event. At the October half-term, Amberley Carter-Bradley left the Axbridge Unit and we wish her the very best with her continued swimming. In November, we welcomed three new Guides to the Unit; Lauren Stitch from Weare Brownies, Olivia Tutill from Axbridge Brownies and Aimee Russell. We hope they all enjoy their time with Axbridge Guides.
AXBRIDGE DISTRICT TREFOIL GUILD A great deal of laughter and hard work was enjoyed at the Guilds craft afternoon in November. In December members will enjoy socialising at a Festive Lunch. The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2015 at 2pm in the Catholic Church Rooms. If you have ever been involved in Guiding do come along and find out about the activities of your local Trefoil Guild.
METHODIST COFFEE MORNING Axbridge Methodist Church Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale will take place on Saturday 6 December in Axbridge Town Hall from 10am until noon. Tables will include Cakes, Plants, Bric-a Brac and Tombola. To book a table for table top sale, at a cost of £6, please contact Edith Channon on 01934 733016.
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SAVE THE CHILDREN LUNCHES
Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood
Kate Baldock writes: Our last lunch of this year will take place on Friday 19 December, at the slightly earlier time of 12.15pm. We will be joined by the children from Shipham First School, always an occasion to look forward to as they entertain us with their selection of songs and carols and we will also be serving our usual festive lunch, to include homemade soup and mince pies. As you will not be hearing from me again until February, the following are a reminder of the dates for the New Year: 9th and 23rd January and also 6th and 20th February, all at 12.30pm in Shipham Village Hall. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support - our lunch guests, our happy band of volunteers and those of you who make regular and generous donations to Save the Children. It wouldn't be the same without you! On behalf of The Lunch Bunch, a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year to you all!
Mendip Players is delighted to be performing its annual Pantomime Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood on the evening of Friday 6 February 2015 with both a matinee and evening performance on Saturday 7 February 2015 in Draycott and Rodney Stoke Memorial Hall. Evening performances start at 7.30pm, matinee at 2pm. Watch in excitement and suspense as the story unfolds. The wicked and greedy Prince John is desperate to become King, but King Richard’s children stand in the way of him and the throne of England. So he orders the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham to have them kidnapped and killed. Can Robin Hood and his Merry Men, assisted by Hayrick and Nursie along with her faithful dog Tyson save the day? This is a fun-filled traditional pantomime with plenty of audience participation. It promises to be an evening you won’t want to miss, so save the date now! Tickets will be available from Gillian (01934 741413) and Draycott Post Office in January 2015. Ticket prices £7.50 adults, £4.00 children. There will be a bar and raffle at each performance (including tea/ coffee for Saturday matinee). For further details call Vicky – 01934 742477.
SHIPHAM GARDENING CLUB Sue Trigg writes: On Thursday 4 December 2014, at 7pm in the George Thiery Room, at Shipham Village Hall the Club will be holding their annual Christmas meal for members. This is always a very pleasant occasion with a delicious meal provided by Sally Hansford. The AGM will be held on 15 January 2015 and our first talk of the year in February is entitled Life on the Edge; the Somerset Wetlands by Derek Briggs. Sally Herring has taken over as programme secretary for 2015 and has arranged a varied list of speakers and demonstrators for the year including The Edwardian Garden, Peonies and Iris, Hanging Baskets plus trips to two Monmouthshire gardens. The Club is a friendly group meeting on the third Thursday of the month at Shipham Village Hall. We welcome new members (£7.50p annual membership) and visitors (£2.00p) at any of our meetings. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Do come along and see what we have to offer.
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CHEDDAR VALLEY FOOD BANK SUPPORTING THOSE IN CRISIS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
A FANTASTIC FAIRTRADE FAIR
Sue Albone writes: We are rapidly approaching one of th e m os t challenging times of the year for those in Crisis as Christmas approaches and cold weather arrives. With schools closed, children will be at home and excited about Christmas Day with parents now needing to provide three meals a day. Challenged to meet committed bills means many struggle to provide food for the table besides gifts for their family. It is a most difficult time both emotionally and extremely stressful. They are not alone in this. Many in Crisis are sick or facing benefit delays of weeks, a sudden bereavement or separation can just tip the balance and they need our support. How can you help? By gifting to our food bank with special treats of Chocolate gifts or seasonal food including Mince Pies (good date stamp please), Long Life Carton Cream & puddings. These can be delivered to your local collection box or in person to the food bank. Open 11am-12.30pm on Sat, Mon & Weds in Cheddar, Unit 4, Wessex Business Park, Wedmore Road, Cheddar BS27 3EJ, 01934 742500.
GORDON FLYNN Bob Pickering writes: I am saddened to inform you that one of our oldest residents, Gordon Flynn passed away on the 8 November aged 94. Gordon enlisted in 227th Field Company, Royal Engineers (TA) on 1 May 1939 in Bristol and was one of the fortunate survivors of Dunkirk. He was then posted to the Middle East where, he told me, he spent several, mainly happy years and on 12 July 1944 was awarded The Africa Star. He was always happy to tell his service history to those interested. Following his Wife's death in Bristol he moved to Axbridge to be near his daughter and joined Axbridge Royal British Legion where he was a loyal member. He will be sadly missed. 25
Penny Cooke writes: A really buzzy atmosphere greeted everyone at Shipham Village Hall on 15 November. Visitors were treated to a cornucopia of Fairtrade goods, from India, Palestine, South America and many other countries. Really spoilt for c h o i c e between beautiful jewellery, scarves and s h a w l s ; original and u n us u al Christmas decorations, lovely baskets and bags, and not least the wonderful olivewood nativities. For those looking for a really original Christmas present there was something for everyone of all tastes and budgets. Denise Marsh supervised the excellent fashion show, with garments from Frugli, Nomads and other Fairtrade manufacturers, there were plenty of ‘ah’ moments as the children modelled (sometimes needing a little nudge) Denise was ably supported by Sarah Dibb as compere and Jane Camp organising the models! The clothes were quickly snapped up. The beautiful Alpaca throws vanished very quickly, the sumptuous colours and the softness was undoubtedly a real attraction and those lucky enough to receive one this Christmas will be very cosy this winter. Coffees, teas including homemade cakes followed by delicious homemade soup for lunch was much appreciated, not least by the stallholders many of whom had travelled considerable distances. Lynda Borscz, (our Fairtrade supplier for the Axbridge Farmers’ Market) again produced a fantastic day and a wonderful way to shop for those special gifts in an ethical manner in such a fun atmosphere, no parking charges either. At the time of going to press, the Traidcraft stall took £1212 which, added to other stalls, means over £3500 was taken. Refreshments and the raffle will enable us to send a cheque of £250 to the Cheddar Food Bank and £300 to the Ebola Appeal. So a very successful day. Well done Lynda.
The Directory for Axbridge, Rowberrow and Shipham Axb. ACTIVE LIVING Axb. ARCHEOLOGY & LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Axb. BELLRINGERS Axb. BROWNIES Axb. CAVING GROUP Axb. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Axb. COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT Axb. COMMUNITY THEATRE (drama group) Axb. CRICKET CLUB Axb. CYCLING CLUB Axb. FAMILY GROUP (young family support) Axb. FIRST SCHOOL ACADEMY (C. of E.) Axb. FRIENDS OF AXBRIDGE CHURCH Axb. FRIENDS OF AXBRIDGE MUSEUM Axb. GUIDES Axb. INDEPENDENT WOMEN Axb. LITTLE ANGELS (mother & toddler group) Axb. METHODIST CHURCH Axb. MUSEUM TRUST Axb. PAGEANT ASSOCIATION Axb. ROXY CINEMA Axb. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Axb. SAXONS JUNIORS (football) Axb. SAXONS VETERANS (football) Axb. SEA CADETS Axb. SINGERS (mixed choir) Axb. SPORTS AND SOCIAL (fundraising) Axb. SURGERY Axb. SUSTAINABLE AXBRIDGE NETWORK Axb. TOWN COUNCIL Axb. TOWN HALL (booking) Axb. VOICES PROJECT (recording oral history) Axb. YOUNG ACT (junior drama group) Benefice CHOIR Benefice MOTHERS’ UNION Rwb. BELLRINGERS Rwb. FRIENDS OF ROWBERROW CHURCH Shp. ACTIVE LIVING Shp. AFC (football) Shp. AFC VETERANS (football) Shp. ART GROUP Shp. BABY & TODDLERS Shp. BADMINTON Shp. BELLRINGERS Shp. BROWNIES Shp. CALLIGRAPHY Shp. COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME Shp. COMMUNITY CINEMA Shp. CUBS Shp. FIRST SCHOOL Shp. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Shp. GARDENING CLUB Shp. GUIDES Shp. K@CH (church for children) Shp. KEEP FIT Shp. LENNY’S COFFEE SHOP Shp. PARISH COUNCIL (clerk) Shp. PLAYERS (drama group) Shp. PRE-SCHOOL Shp. SAVE THE CHILDREN LUNCHES Shp. SCOUTS Shp. SEW & SEWS Shp. Shipham, Rowberrow & Star History Society Shp. VILLAGE HALL (booking) Shp. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Shp. YOUTH CLUB Local Food Bank (Cheddar Valley): information
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SERVICES IN JANUARY Please note: for a trial period, the Sunday Evensong services at Rowberrow will commence at 4pm instead of 6.30pm
Sunday 4 January: Epiphany 8.00am SHIPHAM (Holy Communion) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Parish Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (K@CH) 4.00pm ROWBERROW (Evensong) Sunday 11 January: The Baptism of Christ 8.00am AXBRIDGE (Holy Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (Parish Communion) 10.30am ROWBERROW (Matins) 6.30pm AXBRIDGE (Informal Eucharist) Sunday 18 January: Second Sunday of Epiphany 8.00am ROWBERROW (Holy Communion) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Parish Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (Together in Worship) Sunday 25 January: Third Sunday of Epiphany 10.00am SHIPHAM (Parish Communion + Prayers for Healing) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Parish Communion) 4.00pm ROWBERROW (Evensong) Sunday 1 February: Candlemas 8.00am SHIPHAM (Holy Communion) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Parish Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (K@CH) 4.00pm ROWBERROW (Evensong) Midweek Communions in January 10.30am 7 January Rowberrow 10.00am 14 January Shipham 10.00am 21 January Axbridge 11.00am 28 January Axbridge Court Evening Prayers of Compline 9.00pm 10 January Axbridge
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SERVICES IN DECEMBER Sunday 7 December: Second Sunday of Advent 8.00am SHIPHAM (Holy Communion) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Parish Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (K@CH) 6.30pm ROWBERROW (Evensong) Sunday 14 December: Third Sunday of Advent 8.00am AXBRIDGE (Holy Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (Parish Communion) 10.30am ROWBERROW (Matins) 6.30pm AXBRIDGE (A Eucharist for Advent) Sunday 21 December: Fourth Sunday of Advent 8.00am ROWBERROW (Holy Communion) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Parish Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (Together in Worship) 6.30pm AXBRIDGE (Benefice Carol Svce with Bristol Brass) Wednesday 24 December: CHRISTMAS EVE 4.00pm SHIPHAM (Christingle) 4.00pm AXBRIDGE (Christingle) 6.00pm ROWBERROW (Carols by Candlelight) 11.30pm AXBRIDGE (Midnight Mass—Carols from 11.00pm) 11.30pm SHIPHAM (Midnight Communion) Thursday 25 December: CHRISTMAS DAY 8.30am ROWBERROW (Holy Communion) 10.00am AXBRIDGE (Family Communion) 10.00am SHIPHAM (Family Communion) Sunday 28 December: First Sunday of Christmas 10.00am ROWBERROW (United Benefice Communion) Midweek 10.30am 10.00am 10.00am
Communions in December 3 December Rowberrow 10 December Shipham 17 December Axbridge
Evening Prayers of Compline 9.00 p.m. December 13th Axbridge
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