Service Calendar for June 2015
| Wednesday | 3rd | Nailsworth | 10.00 am | Holy Communion |
| Sunday | 7th | KingscoteNailsworth
Nailsworth Horsley |
9.30 am 8.00 am
11.00 am 11.00 am |
Morning PrayerHoly Communion BCP
All-age service Holy Communion |
| Wednesday | 10th | Nailsworth | 10.00 am | Holy Communion |
| Sunday | 14th | KingscoteNailsworth
Horsley |
9.30 am11.00 am
11.00 am |
Holy Communion BCPHoly Communion
Family Service |
| Wednesday | 17th | Nailsworth | 10.00 am | Holy Communion |
| Sunday | 21st | KingscoteNailsworth
Horsley |
9.30 am11.00 am
11.00 am |
Family Service and BaptismFamily Communion
Holy Communion |
| Wednesday | 24th | Nailsworth | 10.00 am | Holy Communion |
| Sunday | 28th | KingscoteNailsworth
Horsley Horsley |
9.30 am11.00 am
11.00 am 6.00 pm |
Holy Communion CWand Baptism
Holy Communion Informal Worship & Baptism Evensong BCP |
| Wednesday | 30th | Nailsworth | 10.00 am | Holy Communion |
The Little Angels mothers and toddlers group meets on Fridays at 9.45am at Nailsworth. Refreshments served afterwards in the Parish Room.
The next PCC meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the Village Hall on Tuesday 2 June.
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The Vicar’s Letter
Dear Friends,
Flaming June ! (That’s because of the supposed sunshine, not an attack of bad temper !)
This is always a special month for me as it contains my birthday. This year is one of those ‘milestone’ numbers and, for some reason, this one is getting to me. I remember when I was 30 I felt quite down as I suddenly felt old. Then 40 and 50 passed me by without incident (that I remember). But now I feel the pressure of age.
Does it mean I have to start wearing crimplene and elasticated waists ? Is it Velcro fastening shoes from now on ? No doubt the day will come !
But I should not worry any more than anybody else who feels the passage of time more keenly. Why ?
Because the Bible tells us that God holds us in the palm of his hand. He knows our names. He even knows the number of hairs on our heads (less of a challenge as the years pass by). God is intimately acquainted with us and knows how we feel every second of the day. He walks close beside us, picking us up when we stumble.
But there is more ! Our actual age pales into insignificance in the face of eternity. That is ours to claim thanks to the work of Jesus on the cross.
Worrying about a few more wrinkles and things not working like they did isn’t just a sign of getting closer to the glory and the wonderful life that awaits us.
So this is June – I welcome my birthday. Bring it on !
With every blessing,
Mike Smith
Flower Rota
| 7 June14 and 21 June
28 June and 5 July |
Angela WooldridgeAnnabella Lucy
Jane Nichols |
No Weddings in June.
Lorna Reynolds
Cleaning Team
The next church cleaning session is at 2.30 pm on Monday 8 June.
Anyone interested and prepared to spare an hour in the afternoon on the second Monday of the month, occasionally or regularly, please contact me on
Tel. 860 367.
Teresa Day
Village Hall Programme
Coffee Morning – Tuesday 16 June 10.30 to 11.30 am in the Reynolds Room, all welcome £1-50 for coffee and cake.
BBQ and Music – Friday 19 June from 7.00 pm. Bangers, Burgers, strawberries and cream. Tickets £8 per adult, £4 children under 10, family ticket £20. Please contact Carol on patonbagpath@btinernet.com to book tickets in advance to facilitate catering.
Carol Paton
Grumbolds Ash Group
On Wednesday 10 June we visit Bourton House Garden GL56 9AE, with its 16th century Tithe Barn (where cream teas are served). The garden has recently been considerably developed and is horticulturally even more impressive.
Admission £6.00 open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
We meet at the Village Hall at 11.00 am to share transport and drive to lunch.
Jutta Tubbs
Book Club at 8.00 pm
- Wednesday 3 June The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, at Jane’s.
(We have given more time to this book due to its length)
- Wednesday 1 July The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion, at Louise’s
New members always very welcome.
Angela Wooldridge
Free-range eggs for sale
Mrs Pat Cooksley of 2 The Windmill normally has some free-range eggs for sale at £1 for six. Best call afternoons.
Kingscote Parish Council
Thank you to those who attended the Parish Assembly which covered a number of important issues. The date for the next PC meeting has not yet been fixed but is likely to be in July.
Plannng approvals
- Folly Cottage, Kingscote, erection of first floor extension and a porch, and erection of single story garage.
Planning applications
- Calcot Manor, conversion of ‘cowshed’ building from existing staff residential & office accommodation to hotel guest suites.
- St Bartholemew’s Church, Newington Bagpath, amended works to listed building.
- Matara , Kingscote Park, replacement of existing signs and illumination.
Anna Davison, Tel. 860 244
Weekly Recycling – Green food boxes and wheelie bins
All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fridays.
Fortnightly Recycling – Black boxes, White Bags and Blue bags
All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fridays 12 and 26 June.
Fortnightly Waste – Grey wheelie bins to landfill
All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fridays 12 and 26 June.
Bus Timetable Enquiries -Ring traveline on 0871 200 2233.
Mobile Police Van
The Mobile Police Station will visit Kingscote on Tuesday 16 June from 3.15 to 4.15 pm.However after June the Mobile Service will not visit Kingscote due to its deployment over a much wider area in Gloucestershire.
Mobile Library
The next visit will be on Friday 12 June when the van will park as usual in front of The Walled Garden from 9.30 to 11.30 am.
Magazine
Any material which may be of interest for the next issue of the Forerunner should be sent by 20 June to H. Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Tel. 860 194.
The Editor
Buckingham Palace Garden Party 12 May 2015
On waking in the morning much to my horror I found that it was pouring with rain which was not what I ordered ! However when my friend Carole picked me up at 10.15 am the rain had cleared. We parked the car, had a cup of tea, and left Stroud on the train just after 11 am. Arriving at Paddington in good time, we had a leisurely lunch as the Palace did not open until 3.00 pm. Then we put on our ‘Fascinators’ and set forth.
There were three possible gates and we chose the Grosvenor Palace Gate, arriving there at about 2.20 pm. This was a good place to wait as many people walked from the Victoria Railway and Underground stations, so we could see all the outfits as they crossed the road. Someone’s fascinator blew into the road amongst two lanes of traffic, but a young policeman retrieved it intact.
Then it was time to walk through the gardens to the Palace Lawn, where the bluebells, rhododendrons and the new fresh leaves on the trees created a beautiful natural picture. Our first glimpse of the Palace was across the lake, which would have been a perfect photograph but none allowed ! The weather was now sunny, but there was still a cold wind and we were glad we had jackets.
On arrival at the lawn we had a Lemon Barley to drink and wandered around people watching and listening to the bands – one on each end of the lawn, taking turns and lowering a standard when finishing. What was everyone doing ? Taking photographs on their mobile phones so we did too. I think I was the only one who had a proper camera and felt that big hand would clamp down on my shoulder at any time ! But all was well and we were not taken to The Tower.
At 4.00 pm the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Camilla, and I think Prince Edward and Sophie came down the steps onto the lawn. All we saw clearly was the top of the Queen’s hat and the Duke. Then lanes were created for the royals to walk through the crowd and we had Charles on our side wearing a light grey tail suit and Camilla on the other wearing a jade coloured coat and hat.
When they had all passed we went for our tea – all well organised, very fresh and finger sized. We each had a plate with an indentation for a cup and space at the side for our egg and cress, and ham sandwiches, and cakes. There was a huge variety of cakes from which to choose – chocolate square with crown chocolate button on top, Battenberg, strawberry tartlets, raspberry tartlets, and so on.
After walking around more of the garden we returned and sat by the Royal Tent hoping to see the Queen as she left at ten to six, but we missed her as she went out at the side. At 6.00 pm it was now time to leave, and we walked across the front of the palace and out of the gates to join the queues for taxis. After a foiled attempt to benefit from taxi sharing we had further refreshment and caught the train home. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and had a wonderful day, never to be forgotten.
Rosemary
In May we shared the longing of the Passionate Shepherd for his Love.
Now the sequel !
What’s so special about Marriage ?
Marriage is a very ancient idea. The Bible suggests it goes right back to Adam and Eve, who were ‘made for each other’. Jesus’ teaching on marriage, as exclusive, unbreakable and forging a new family unit, drew on this original blueprint. And Jesus loved a good wedding: he turned water into wine at a wedding reception, his first recorded miracle. Even today, marriage exists in practically every country and culture on earth.
Christians believe that marriage is a gift from God. There is something in a public commitment of this magnitude that has a spiritual element to it and which can transform a relationship to a new and deeper level.
God intended marriage to offer the right place to grow in love and support for each other, fulfil our sexuality and provide a stable and secure environment for bringing up children. Marriage can change us for the better, and as we change, our marriage grows along with us. Christians believe that as a gift from God marriage should mirror the love God has for all of us – love that remains true, faithful, protective and respectful.
(Taken from the February issue of the Diocesan Messenger)
Islam v Feminism ?
Extracts from an item in the BBC news magazine:
www.bbc.co.uk/newsmagazine-32737703
This lengthy but fascinating article describes a family from Baghdad who after years of persecution settled in Britain. The author Huda Jawad has risen above the manifest injustices which she and her family have experienced.
“Since then I have come to learn of Muslim feminists who have in the past 10 years produced rigorous and religious paradigms that question long-held beliefs and presumptions about central tenets of religious laws and the handful of verses that have been used to discriminate against women and girls. …… How different would things be if women owned and were part of the production of religious knowledge.”
Here, here! The Editor
Love, through Life and Death
Within this life,
All the love remembered.
More, than the wealth it brings.
Now with life, surrendered,
Share all your love
With the King of kings.
John Robinson
Parish Directory
Vicar: Reverend Mike Smith, Nailsworth, Tel. 07840 260 182
Curate: Reverend Sue Sobczak, Horsley, Tel. 01453 833 526
Reader Sue White, Nailsworth, Tel: 01453 835 693
Churchwardens: Harry Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Kingscote, GL8 8YP. Tel: 860 194
Godfrey Ainsworth, Kingscote House, Kingscote, GL8 8XY Tel: 861 683
Hon.Sec.PCC: Georgina Harford, Ashcroft House, Kingscote, GL8 8YF Tel: 01453 860 227
Hon.Treas.PCC: Jane Nichols, Asheldown, 3 Ashel Barn Cottages, Kingscote, GL8 8YB Tel. 01453 860 534
Members of PCC: The Churchwardens, The Hon. Secretary, The Hon. Treas-urer, Elin Tattersall, Zoe Nichols, Chris Alford.
Flower and Clean Team: Teresa Day, Vivienne Ainsworth, Angela Wooldridge, Pauline McTear.
Nailsworth MU: Trissa Jones, Tel: 832 551
Editor of Forerunner: Harry Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Kingscote, GL8 8YP Tel: 860 194
Gift Aid and Envelopes: Jane Nichols, 3 Ashel Barn Cottages, Kingscote Tel. 860 534.
Church Flowers Rota: Lorna Reynolds, Tel. 860 231
Organist: Rosemary Sims, 15 Badger’s Way, Forest Green, Nailsworth, GL6 0HE Tel: 832 446
Sidespersons: Harry Tubbs, Rod Tibbert, Elin Tattersall, Godfrey Ainsworth, Jane Nichols.
Electoral Roll: Elin Tattersall, 3 Boxwood Close, Tel.01453 860 182
Mowing Team: Harry Tubbs, Sebastian Cooper, Rick Bond, Roger Lucy, Godfrey Ainsworth, Ken Davies, Brian McTear, John Moore, Tony Wooldridge.
Village Hall: Bookings: Pauline McTear, Kingscote, Tel. 861 311
Secretary: Carol Paton, Bagpath, Tel. 860 649
Parish Council Chairman: Graham Nichols, Asheldown, 3 Ashel Barn Cottages, Kingscote Tel: 01453 860 534
Parish Council Clerk: Anna Davison, Bagpath Court, GL8 8YG, Tel. 860 244
Village Agent: Aileen Bendall, Tel. 07810 630 156 or 01452 426 868
Printer of Forerunner: Godfrey Ainsworth, Kingscote House, Tel. 861 683
The Forerunner is published by the P.C.C. who are usually most willing to
accept copy from village groups and individuals. However, please note that the opinions and views expressed by the contributors within the Forerunner are not necessarily those of the Church, P.C.C. or Editor.