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Jenner Museum may have to close

Kingscote has very close links with Edward Jenner, who married Catherine Kingscote in the church. Back in 1996 we organised a fund raising walk from Kingscote to Berkeley with the proceeds shared between the Museum and Kingscote Church.
It is therefore with sadness that we pass on the message below:

It’s hard to believe that the Jenner Museum may have to close.  The pioneer of smallpox vaccine, the world’s first vaccine. He saved countless lives and yet his local history may be lost unlike that of our other local hero – Brunel.

We had no idea that the Museum was in jeopardy until U3A Cam/Dursley received the following message with the request that we distribute it, which we are happy to do. It’s from Nancy Brogen:-

“Jim and I volunteer at the Edward Jenner Museum in Berkeley, it has just been announced that without extra funds this important local museum will not open next year and the house may have to be sold as there is no longer the money to maintain it.

We are having a photo call in the museum car park at 10.45 on Saturday 20th October to show support for the museum and publicise our fundraising campaign.

We would like as many people as possible to be there so it will be followed by FREE ENTRY to the museum and garden (for that day only).

Hopefully this will be attended by the local media.
Further details at – https://jennermuseum.com/events/together

The volunteers have done much in recent years to improve the ‘visitor experience’, both in the house and the garden which remain very much as it was in Jenner’s day.
from
Nancy and Jim Brogden ”
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Reply to Nancy Brogden nbrogden2006@hotmail.co.uk

Tony Wooldrige

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Announcement of New Vicar Appointment

It is announced on 23 September 2018 that the Reverend Caroline Bland is, subject to the completion of all legal procedures, appointed vicar of the Benefice of Nailsworth,  including the parishes of Horsley, and Newington Bagpath with Kingscote. She has been previously a curate at Holy Trinity Church, Longlevens, Gloucester.

She writes:

A few words of introduction and to say how delighted I am to be coming to the Nailsworth Benefice as your vicar.  I am looking forward to getting to know you and the community I will serve.

I was ordained at Gloucester Cathedral in 2015 and am currently serving as a fourth year curate at Holy Trinity, Longlevens.  I have a background in industry and education and was a teacher at St Dominic’s Primary school, Inchbrook for eight years, prior to studying for a ministerial degree and ordination.  I am married to Martin and we have 3 grown up sons.   Martin and I enjoy music, playing musical instruments and singing.  

With a heart for mission and discipleship, I have a passion to reach out into the community to show others the love of God.  I am excited about the future as we seek God’s direction and journey together.

 With God’s blessing
Rev’d Caroline Bland.

 

It is hoped that she will be able to attend the Carol Service here in December and take up office in the New Year.  We welcome her warmly to our Church and Community.

Kingscote PCC

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Regular Dogsitter Required

Lily, a Briard who lives at Matara in Kingscote, is in need of some company.  She doesn’t like being left alone for more than a couple of hours and as she’s quite elderly, doesn’t need much walking.

If you’re interested in keeping her company for a small fee, please contact me.

Holly
holly@matara.co.uk
01453 861050