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News and Information about local events and services February 2022 Page 1
Currently @ Milford 3 Churches
ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Church Road
Sunday 8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
Tuesday 10am Holy Communion
The Church is now open daily for Private Prayer and Reflection
REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT MILFORD BAPTIST CHURCH, New Road
Sunday
We have now resumed regular live in-person services each week. We also have
Communion during the service on the second Sunday of each month.
10.30am Morning Worship
Term Time
Stepping Stones Nursery
Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm
ST JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Portsmouth Road
For details of Services being held during January please go to the website calendar at
https://stedsgod.com for details on how to participate or book a place to attend.
During Lockdown, the Sacrament of Confession is available by arrangement with Fr.
Jonathan.
February 2022 Page 2
ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – Church Road My twin Grandson’s (4yrs old) are really into superheroes and to my surprise as well as the modern ones, others such as Superman, Batman, the Hulk and Spiderman are all still in vogue, the TV informed me James Bond films still remain a huge attraction, as are sports stars, music and movie stars who also can be elevated to ‘Hero’ status. So why do we need such influences in our lives? What is it that is so appealing in Superheroes? Is it escapism or just a fact we need something bigger and better in our lives? For religious people we can often think of Gods, Saints and Prophets as some kind of hero. For Christians we could easily see Jesus in that place, yet he, who we just celebrated the birth of, grew into not just a teacher with prophetical ways, but a leader of people into a new movement of peace love and hope. A man who was vulnerable and homeless. Now we reach a time in this New Year when we start to plan for another great season in the Church year. Ash Wednesday is on March 2nd and so starts the season of Lent. A time when many people decide to give something up, like chocolate or using social media. Others though may decide to take something up, like helping others more or visiting the lonely. Others choose to take on some study and learn more about Jesus. We will once again be offering a Lent course at St. John. This is the time we prepare ourselves for Holy week and Easter, the great season when we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us all by his death on the cross. Yet the wonderful Easter day tells us of the resurrection of Jesus and his power over death. Now surely this is the work of a superhero. Amen. Clive Potter. St. Johns. February 2022 Page 3
St John’s Church - News
Jumble Sale in Milford Village Hall Saturday
February 19th
from 10 am to 12 noon
Entry 50p per person, children under 12 free
Donations of jumble can be delivered to the Hall the previous evening (Friday)
between 6pm and 8pm, or on the morning of the sale
between 8am and 9am.
All proceeds to St John’s Church
For further information call Judy Downing on 01483 856856 or
Pam Hewson on 01483 425131
February 2022 Page 4
St John’s Church - News
Did you try and solve the Christmas Quiz set by Pam Hewson? You know the one
where you had to decide what sayings were represented by TN to TD etc. Well if you
want to know all the answers then go to our Church website
https://www.stjohnsmilford.org.uk or the direct link
https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/5f21343d70c91/content/pages/documents/quiz-
answers-2021.pdf. Thanks to all who took part raising over £300 by doing so.
Fire Safety Talks
Would your Group/Organisation benefit from a talk on ‘Fire Safety in the Home’? I am
a volunteer with Surrey Fire & Rescue Service and can deliver these talks to interested
parties. I can also show attendees what types of smoke alarm are available to them
for free, including specialist alarms for the Hard of Hearing. If you are interested then
please email me Peter Hills at accsneeds@gmail.com
CONTRIBUTIONS
For the March 2022 edition of the magazine should be sent to:
Peter Hills
24 Busdens Lane, Milford, GU8 5JR
or accsneeds@gmail.com
not later than Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Articles from all village associations would be very welcome
Please feel free to send something to me. E.G. Details of local
walks, recipes, photos of local events or places.
February 2022 Page 5
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43 Church Road, Milford
01483 422197
Suppliers of Fresh Fish, Meat, Poultry & Game
Opening Hours
Monday 7-30am – 1.00pm Tuesday 7.30am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 7.30am – 1.00pm Thursday 7.30am – 5.30pm
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February 2022 Page 6
Time for a smile
With Epiphany in mind…
I was telling my three boys the story of the Nativity and how the Wise Men brought gifts
of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the infant Jesus. Clearly giving it a lot of thought,
my six-year-old observed, “Mum, a Wise Woman would have brought nappies.”
Cry Pharoah
A visiting minister was very long-winded. Every time he felt he’d
made a good point in his sermon; he would repeat it all over again.
Finally, the host pastor started responding to every few sentences
with ‘Amen, Pharaoh!’ The guest minister wasn’t sure what that
meant, but after several more ‘Amen, Pharaohs’ he concluded his
very lengthy sermon.
After the service was over and the congregation had left, the visiting minister turned to
his host and asked, “What exactly did you mean when you said ‘Amen, Pharaoh?’
His host minister replied, “I was begging you to let my people go!”
The end?
A local priest and pastor stood by the side of the road holding up
a sign that said, “The End is Near! Turn yourself around now
before it’s too late!”
“Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” yelled the first driver as he
sped by. Then from around the curve they heard a big splash.
“Do you think,” said one clergyman to the other, “we should just put up a sign that says
‘bridge out’ instead?”
Knock knock
The passenger tapped the taxi driver on the shoulder to ask
him something. The driver screamed, lost control of the car,
nearly hit a bus, went up on the pavement, and stopped
inches from a shop window.
For a second everything went quiet in the car, then the driver said, “Look mate, don’t
ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me!”
The passenger apologised and said he didn’t realise that a little tap could scare him so
much.
The driver replied, “You’re right. I’m sorry, it’s not really your fault. Today is my first day
as a taxi driver. I’ve been driving a hearse for the last 15 years.”
February 2022 Page 7
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February 2022 Page 8
Weird Facts
• A blue whale’s heartbeat can be heard from a distance of two miles away.
• An octopus can change the colour of its entire body in 0.3 seconds! It can even
mimic specific objects, like plants or rocks, to disappear into the underwater
scenery.
• A group of cows is called a ‘murder’!
• Human babies are born with all the nerve endings they will ever have.
• Water always goes down a plug hole in the same direction. It swirls in
correlation to the ‘Coriolis’ Force.
• Snails have teeth!! Resembling Velcro, they can have anywhere between 1,000
and 15,000 teeth. (Bad news for Dentists)
• The world’s largest Pyramid is not in Egypt; it is in Mexico – it’s called the Great
Pyramid of Cholula. The base area it covers is four times the size of the Great
Pyramid of Giza. On first appearance, the Mexican Pyramid is misleading
because part of it is buried underground!
• The Bible is the world’s most shoplifted book! Traditionally placed in many hotel
bedrooms, they are sometimes ‘mistakenly’ packed by patrons.
• Crocodiles are unable to stick out their tongues.
• Spiders’ webs were used to dress wounds in Ancient Greece and Italy. It was
believed that, as they contained anti-septic and anti-fungal properties, they would
help heal flesh.
February 2022 Page 9
More amusing Church signage February 2022 Page 10
Medical alert systems scams
People are phoned up and told they might be entitled to a free medical alert button
from Medical Alert Systems. The caller knows the name of the person and says that
the offer is for vulnerable adults who are at risk of falls. This is a potential scam. Never
give out personal details whether on the phone, or email, or text.
Waterboard scam
Safer Neighbourd - is warning about a recent waterboard scam
where 2 males convinced a lady to take safety chain off her
front door and let them in, telling her a neighbour’s house was
flooded. While distracted at the kitchen by one man the other
went through the house and stole £4,000 of jewellery.
Do not open your door to anyone you do not know. If you do not know them it is highly
unlikely they will have anything you are interested in. If you are unsure, ask them to
make an appointment for when you can have family or a neighbour present. Not all
callers are con men, but salespeople can be pushy too.
February 2022 Page 11Watch out for these FAKE TalkTalk emails about a refund
Action Fraud has received over 100 reports this week about fake emails purporting to
be from TalkTalk. The emails state that the recipient’s TalkTalk account is in credit and
that they’re owed a refund. The links in the emails lead to malicious websites.
Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never respond
to messages that ask for your personal or financial details.
Common lies distraction burglars use to convince you to let them into your
home:
“I’m from the water board, there’s a leak down the road and I need to check your
water supply” This is never true; the phrase “water board” is no longer used by
legitimate callers.
“I need to read your meter” Check with your utility company before you let them in.
Keep your utility company numbers handy – from your bills.
“We’re the police, we’ve caught a burglar and we think he’s stolen from you and
we need to check your money is safe” The police never do this.
February 2022 Page 12An Insight into The Queen’s keen sense of Humour Milford Probus Club started its 2022 meetings with a riveting and amusing talk by Richard Griffith who was Personal Protection Officer to The Queen. Up to his retirement in 2013, Richard served as “The Queen’s Police Officer” for 14 years and he gave us a personal insight into the personality of Her Majesty and of The Duke of Edinburgh. He clearly had a deep fondness and respect for members of the Royal Family. Besides having a very amenable relationship with The Duke, Richard illustrated The Queen’s sense of fun with pictures and many humorous stories. Among these was when the Royal car stopped at a roadside coffee stall, also the well-publicised event when Her Majesty had a conversation with two American tourists who did not recognise her. There were some rather naughty pictures of her making facial expressions of Donald Trump! At the end of his career Richard was honoured as a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order and in France with a Legion d’Honneur. Milford Probus is a club for retired and semi-retired businesspeople and has members living in and around Godalming and beyond. They enjoy the congenial company and fellowship that the club offers. We normally meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects Details of the programme going forward are on our website www.milfordprobus.com/ The next meeting will be on the 18th February when Peter Ellis will talk about his ‘Carstensz Pyramid - An adventure in Indonesia’. We have resumed our country walks ending with lunch in a fine pub. Details of this civilised practice are on our website. We also have occasional outings open to members and friends. With the easing of restrictions, we are planning to have another outing soon. The secretary is pleased to accept membership applications and will be delighted to answer any questions. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. We welcome lady members, and they make an increasing contribution to the Club. Guests are always welcome to our meetings by invitation, and on our outings. For more details, see our website - www.milfordprobus.com or please contact our secretary on milfordprobus@gmail.com February 2022 Page 13
February 2022 Page 14
Jackie & Peter Hills Take A Winter Walk at Wisley 13.01.22
Beautiful Early Snowdrops
Surprisingly Daffodils in Bloom
Warm Winter Colours around the Lake
February 2022 Page 15Hearty Vegetable Soup – Makes 16 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces)
• 2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces)
• 1 cup frozen corn (about 5 ounces)
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups water
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups V8 juice (Sainsburys or Waitrose)
Directions
1. In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté carrots, onions, celery and
green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in
remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Remove bay leaf.
February 2022 Page 16LOCKDOWN HUMOUR February 2022 Page 17
Meals for Older People VOLUNTEERS Can you help deliver meals to older people in the Godalming | Farncombe | Milford areas. The more volunteers available the less work required. You can choose what you can do. i.e. once a week/ month (days optional). The more volunteers also means less time involved, at present it means approximately 2 hours per day. Mileage paid. So bring a friend (volunteer) one to drive, one to pop in with the meals. It makes it even quicker! A vital community service much appreciated by those who receive this support. Ring Annette at 01483 426685 for further information. Farncombe Day Centre. February 2022 Page 18
Tricky (?) Questions
1. Johnny's mother had three children. The first child was
named April. The second child was named May. What was
the third child's name?
2. The assistant at the butcher’s shop is five feet ten inches tall and he wears size 13
sneakers. What does he weigh?
3. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?
4. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet?
5. What common eleven-letter word is always spelled incorrectly?
6. Billy was born on January 6th, but his birthday is always in the summer. How is this
possible?
7. In California, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not?
8. If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place
would you be in now?
9. Which is correct to say: ‘The yolk of the egg are white’ or ‘The yolk of the egg is
white’?
10. How many animals did Moses take into the ark?
11. If a rooster lays an egg on top of the barn roof, which way will it roll?
12. Why is everyone so tired on the April first?
ANSWERS ON PAGE 33
February 2022 Page 19I’m 19 - I’ve only just started work, but the company’s closing and I’m losing my job! Am I entitled to anything? Josh* was enjoying his first experience of work and seemed to be doing well. He knew that the company had been through some difficult times during the pandemic but was shattered to hear that they were closing down. His colleagues were saying different things about what they might be entitled to, and Josh didn’t know what to believe or whether he would be treated differently because he was young and had not been working there long. Josh knew that his mate Matt* had also lost his job recently and he sent Matt a text asking if he could help. Matt suggested Josh should ask Citizens Advice – his dad had suggested that he ask their advice. You can e-mail or phone if you want and they’re really helpful. Josh rang his local Citizens Advice office. He told the adviser that the company he worked for was closing down. He was 19, had only been working there for 6 months and wondered if he was entitled to claim anything. The adviser informed Josh that if the company had gone into liquidation or administration, he should expect to be contacted by someone who was dealing with the company’s affairs. They would be contacting all the employees to explain how they could claim redundancy pay. We advised Josh that as he had not been working for the company for 2 years, he would not be entitled to statutory redundancy pay, but he might be entitled to some holiday pay or pay in lieu of notice if the firm had gone into liquidation. Josh then asked if he might be entitled to any benefits until he found another job. As Josh was over 18, we advised him to check out Universal Credit by visiting our national website https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/ If he wanted to go ahead with a claim, he could get help with this via the National Help to Claim phone line 0800 1448 444 The adviser also checked if he was likely to qualify for any other benefits. Unfortunately, he was not, but Josh was assured that he could come back to Citizens Advice if he needed more help. Josh now felt that he knew what to expect and how to take things forward. *Names changes to preserve confidentiality February 2022 Page 20
If you are a young person who needs help, or if you have friends who would benefit from some advice, our advice is confidential, impartial and free. CITIZENS ADVICE WAVERLEY CONTACT DETAILS: By Phone 0808 278 7980 (free) to speak to an adviser By Email: use enquiry form at https://waverleycab.org.uk/get-advice/e-mail-form/ the easiest way to contact a specific office. Self-help: https://waverleycab.org.uk/get-advice/help-topics/ Office opening: https://waverleycab.org.uk/get-advice/visit-us/ Please check the latest opening hours before visiting as these can change at short notice. South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service: 01483 898884Email: swr@swsda.org.uk www.swsda.org.uk February 2022 Page 21
THE CLOCKHOUSE
Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ
Monday – Friday 10am-3.30pm
Do you, a relative or friend want warm company, friendship and a good
inexpensive lunch on a regular or occasional basis?
The Clockhouse provides just this. We also offer chiropody, hairdressing,
exercise classes, reflexology, art classes, computer lessons and more, all in
the same bright and vibrant building.
Inexpensive transport (£2 or £2.50 each way depending on area) can be
arranged to collect and / or return you to your home address if required.
The price for a hot homemade 2 course lunch is a very affordable £6.00 with a
varying weekly menu.
Please pop in and come and see for yourself.
Want to volunteer? We welcome volunteers to support the running of the
centre and we can always find an appropriate job to suit you.
We also need occasional minibus drivers for our two 16 seater minibuses. Let
us know if you might be able to help.
We also hire out the building for events and functions and welcome enquiries.
Please contact us on 01483 420668 or manager@clockhouse.org.uk
The Clockhouse
Registered in England & Wales No. 3254216. Registered
February 2022 Page 22News from The Clockhouse Chapel Lane Milford GU8 5EZ
2021 ended at the Clockhouse with us serving over 150 delicious Christmas lunches
over 4 days, enjoyed by all and supported by our amazing team of volunteers. We
provided a variety of entertainment ranging from live music, festive line dancing thanks
to The Milford Mavericks and our staff and volunteers dressed up every day, providing
daily performances! A highlight of the week was The Bingo Angels.
Having merged with Age UK Surrey towards the end of the year, we are looking
forward to continuing to provide much needed activities and services at the
Clockhouse in 2022 and beyond.
We are celebrating Chinese New Year by bringing back our very popular Roast and
Toast. We will be serving a delicious Roast Pork with all the trimming and a themed
dessert. Tickets are £12 and must be booked in advance. Spaces are limited so please
ensure you book early – contact details below.
Low impact Zumba classes will start on the 8th February at 11.30 am. The cost of the
class is £5.
Our services and activities include:
• The Clockhouse Café: 9.30am to 12 noon where freshly made cake, scones and
light snacks are served.
• Home cooked lunches at 1pm: 5 days a week, bookable in advance no later
than 12pm on the day.
• Minibus transport: Collects people from Milford and surrounding villages.
• Activities and classes: Entertainment, Art and Exercise classes.
• The Butterfly Café: Every Friday 10.30 am to 12.30 pm where we provide a two-
hour session in a Dementia friendly environment.
If you or someone you know would like to come to the Clockhouse to experience and
try out all we have to offer, we would be delighted to welcome you. For up to the
minute information about our themed activities and entertainment, please visit our
website: www.clockhouse.org.uk or alternatively call 01483 420668 or email
manager@clockhouse.org.uk
Volunteering at the Clockhouse is very rewarding. If you have a couple of hours or
more to spare we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Manager, Evelyn
for more information about the different roles available.
February 2022 Page 23February 2022 Page 24
CATHEDRAL NEWS AND EVENTS
Belonging. Believing. Becoming.
This is an opportunity not to be missed. The Diocesan Schools Leadership Conference
2022 takes place on 24th March at Sandown Park Racecourse and features a stellar
line-up.
Designed with the future in mind and children at its heart, the 2022 Leadership
Conference brings together a tour de force of keynote speakers; including former
Secretary of State for Education, Baroness Morris of Yardly, Estelle Morris; Dr
Margaret James, National Director of SIAMS and renowned poet, songwriter and
broadcaster, Stewart Henderson.
This day is a chance to draw Headteachers, Schools Leaders, Trust Leaders,
Governors, Academy Trustees and Clergy together, to be informed and inspired.
Since her days as a teacher and in politics, Estelle Morris has held posts as Pro-Vice
Chancellor at the University of Sunderland, Chair of the Children’s Workforce
Development Committee and Chair of the Institute of Effective Education. Estelle also
helped to establish the Association of Education Partnerships.
Dr Margaret James is an experienced leader within Church of England education and
has worked in school, local authority, diocesan, and national leadership roles. She has
spent almost two decades involved in SIAMS leadership and is dedicated to ensuring
that inspection makes a significant and positive contribution to the development of
high-quality Church school education.
With three best-selling children’s poetry collections to his credit and many appearing in
various KS2 collections, Stewart Henderson brings a wealth of experience. Through
over 30 years of performances and workshops in countless UK schools, Stewart will be
sharing some of his insights to the pastoral and inspirational effect poetry has on the
emotional and educational development of children.
Although the conference is run primarily for our education partners in the Diocese of
Guildford, anyone outside the diocese is welcome to join in. You can find more or book
via this link https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk and go to the News page.
February 2022 Page 25Merlin the donkey makes Carols in the Park at Burpham A real-life donkey was on hand to greet the almost 300 people who attended Burpham church's Carols in the Park, just before Christmas. Visitors to Sutherland Memorial Park were welcomed by Merlin the donkey as the audience gathered in a marquee with a hessian and bales “stable set” at one end, and musicians at the other. The Revd Joanna Levasier introduced the five carols. There were Bible readings telling the Christmas story, enacted by members of the church, gradually forming a Nativity tableau. “Merlin the donkey performed beautifully and entertained everyone with a loud ‘Eeyore’ in the middle of my Christmas “thought” at the end,” Jo recalls. “It was difficult to see how many people had joined us, but when we asked them to set off phone torch lights, to be the host of angels, the place lit up,” says Jo. “It was fabulous to see how many had come.” After the carols there was food provided by Neat2eat, the opportunity to meet Merlin and visit a number of prayer stations. The team from Burpham Church, were thrilled to see many new faces, people who don’t normally come to church, enjoying the afternoon. The feedback from the Carols was very positive. The great-grand daughter of one of the Wise Men said, “I think it was great! I can't believe there was a REAL-LIFE baby and REAL-LIFE donkey. I didn't think donkeys could make a noise as loud as Merlin did. It was so loud!” One of the organising team commented, “There was an air of expectation, fun and community. So, praise God for releasing his Holy Spirit over the park and all the activities”. And an early date in the diary, Burpham Church hope to be Carolling in the Park again at the end of 2022. February 2022 Page 26
Lockdown invention helps keep energy bills down As lockdown recedes, some of its unintended consequences are beginning to be felt in unusual ways. In Byfleet, Surrey, the Rector at St Mary’s is rejoicing after one congregation member’s invention is helping in a variety of ways! A parishioner with an engineering skillset was spurred into action at not just the thought of the incumbent’s lonely cycle ride to his empty church building to broadcast their online service, but also at the realisation that the church heating needed to be inspected each Sunday at 6AM. Chris Glasow, of St Mary’s Church, quickly set to work to devise a simple piece of tech to track the building temperature, and relay the information via the newly installed Wi-Fi. Eighteen-months after the original discussions, neither wardens nor priest are needing to wrap up warm and make the early Sunday morning trip to the church. They are simply able to click on a web link to access the readings and ascertain that all is well. However, it turns out there are significant benefits to this invention, which go well beyond simple convenience. The constant tracking from the device has revealed that the temperature setting of the building’s frost stat had been set far too high. Although the frost stat is meant to help preserve the boiler, being set so high was doing this rather too effectively and generating excessive and unnecessary heating during down times. As well as helping St Mary’s cut their heating bill, the first generation of this device also has a built-in LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) which helps alerts those monitoring that a light has been left on at an unintended time. The wider implications are manifold and are sure to continue to help keep those energy bills on a downward trend! St Mary's Rector, Revd John McCabe, says, ‘I'm completely thrilled that St Mary’s has this technology in place - and also excited about the environmental benefits!’ The inventor of this useful monitoring device, Chris, is just pleased that his skills are being put to good use, ‘That’s what it’s about - everyone bringing whatever skillsets they have, in the service of others’. Perhaps, even in this instance, an invention spawned out of generosity (and lockdown) can be of still wider service. February 2022 Page 27
YOU MAY WANT TO PRINT THESE PAGES
Colour me in
February 2022 Page 28CAN YOU FIND ALL THE DIFFERENCES?
Why not print several copies and challenge the others on your family to see who
can be first to find them all?
February 2022 Page 29CHILDREN’S QUIZ – (Adults may help)
Questions
1. Which small animal lives in a nest called a drey?
2. Which 5 letter word is attached to the end of many English county names?
3. Which bird is the tallest in the world?
4. What name is given to the nut of an oak tree?
5. What was a Penny-Farthing?
6. Which race of people invaded Britain nearly two thousand years ago in AD 43?
7. What is the yellow part of an egg called?
8. How many years are there in a millennium?
9. In which continent would you find Italy, Germany, and Spain?
10. There are two Houses of Parliament, the House of Commons is one, can you
name the other?
February 2022 Page 30Book Review God’s Plan for Your Wellbeing By Dave Smith, CPO, £8.93 Perhaps you’re feeling that one or two areas of your life need to be redirected and refocused. The good news is…you can achieve greater wellbeing in every area of your life! And it’s all connected. This book shows you how to improve each of the dials on the dashboard of your life. It covers your levels of physical energy and health; your emotional freedom and peace; your sense of satisfaction in your relationship with God; your connectivity and harmony with others; your financial margin, peace and means for generosity; and your role- based sense of motivation and creativity. Unveiled – women of the Old Testament and the choices they made by Clare Hayns and Micah Hayns, CPO, £9.99 This richly illustrated book contains 40 daily readings and reflections, each illustrated with original artwork created in charcoal, oils and collage, imagining the woman in question, bringing her out of the shadows and making strikingly relevant connections with today’s context. Some women of the Hebrew scriptures are well known, but many others are barely remembered. Even when they are, we often don’t pause on them long enough to think about what we might learn from them. Each reflection ends with a short application to everyday life, guidance for further thought and a prayer. Bible Stories Every Child Should Know By Kenneth B Taylor and Jenny Brake, 10Publising, £16.99 Best-selling author Kenneth Taylor was well-known for his faithful retelling of Bible stories in a way which engaged young children. This newly illustrated collection of more than 120 Bible stories from his Classic Bible Storybook present the truths of the whole Bible in a language that is understandable for kids. Each story has 3-4 comprehension questions to help children easily grasp Biblical concepts. Reading this book will help young ones aged four – seven to love the stories of the Bible. February 2022 Page 31
Answers to the ‘Tricky Questions’ 1 Johnny 2 Meat 3 Mt Everest 4 None – it’s a hole 5 incorrectly 6 He lives in the southern hemisphere 7 You need a camera (or phone) to take a picture 8 2nd place 9 Neither, an egg yolk is yellow 10 None. Noah did though 11. It won’t. Roosters don’t lay eggs 12. They’ve just had a March of 31 days February 2022 Page 32
FREE NHS HEARING AID CLINICS - 2022
@ St. John’s Church Centre, and @ Milford Day Centre
Resumption of Clinics subject to Government COVID Restrictions
Subject to any change in Government COVID Restrictions I am attempting to restart
Free NHS Hearing Aid Clinics in January 2022. The problem of my gaining further
supplies is still an issue but will hopefully be resolved by the New Year.
I am able to carry out minor servicing for ‘Behind the Ear’ hearing aids. I can also
dispense batteries, re-tube your hearing aids and generally check them for you to
ensure they are working correctly. Sorry but I am unable to assist those of you who
wear ‘In the Ear’ hearing aids or those who have Cochlear Implants, nor am I able to
conduct hearing tests.
Current dates for clinics are
St John’s Church Centre
Friday 25th February 2022
from 10am – 11:30am
Milford Day Centre
Wednesday 16th March 2022
from 10am – 12 noon.
No appointments are necessary. I can be contacted via email at
accsneeds@gmail.com if you have any queries.
Please bring your Brown Hearing Aid Book or White Card with you.
Please do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID or have been in
contact with any infected persons.
Please wear a Face Mask and use the Hand Sanitiser provided before entering
the Clinic.
Please comply with all signs found at the entrance to the Clinic
February 2022 Page 33RSCH AUDIOLOGY SERVICES DURING COVID-19
• Hearing Aid Batteries – if you need Hearing Aid Batteries or replacement tubes
please contact audiology who will send some in the post. Ensure you state;
o Name
o Address
o Date of Birth
o Type of Batteries
There is no provision for collection of batteries from the hospital. Please DO NOT
attend unless you have an appointment.
• Hearing Aid Repairs – There are currently two options available;
o Postal Repairs – You can post your hearing aid to the hospital for repair.
Once repaired it will be posted back to you. It may take up to 2 weeks for the
repaired aid to be returned to you. If it has not been returned to you after
more than 2 weeks please contact Audiology
o Booked Repair Appointment – You can book a repair appointment with an
Audiologist. Currently the wait for a booked appointment is between 2-3
weeks. Where possible, please post your aid to the hospital for repair.
THE WALK IN REPAIR CLINIC AND DROP OFF SERVICE ARE NOT RUNNING
• Lost Hearing Aids – If you have lost one or both of your Hearing Aids please
contact Audiology. They will let you know whether they can send a replacement aid
to you or whether they need to see you for a booked appointment.
• Contact Details
o Email: rsc-tr.Audiology@nhs.net (Please use email where possible)
o Address: Audiology Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton
Road, Guildford GU2 7XX
o Phone: 01483 464108
Please note: Audiology has reduced admin cover for their phones so it may take
longer to answer your call.
Please leave a message where possible,
February 2022 Page 34Candlemas February is the month of romance. Millions of Valentine cards will be sent in the next week or two, as we celebrate our romantic love for that special person in our lives. But there are other kinds of love to celebrate, and on Candlemas we remember Mary and Joseph taking their baby son to the temple to present Him to God. Jesus’ whole life was a loving present to us from God. Through His death for us on the cross, and His resurrection, His love can now transform anyone’s life. Romance can die, but God’s love for us is always there. But it won’t do us much good – unless we accept it! February 2022 Page 35
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How many words can you find below?
VALENTINE ROSE ROMANCE LOVE
PRESENT RESTAURANT HEARTS KISS
HUG GIRLFRIEND BOYFRIEND FIANCE
WORSHIP REPENTANCE ANGELS BABY
TEMPLE MARY CANDLEMAS PRESENTATION
February 2022 Page 36DIRECTORY
St John’s C of E Rev Clive Potter 414710
Milford Baptist Church Rev Simon Bodington 01483 382331
St Joseph’s RC Fr Jonathan How 416880
St John’s Church Centre Liz Burrows 422848
Village Care Helpline Co-ordinator 07871 570160
Clerk to Witley Parish Council Sarah Nash 422044
Magazine Editorial Peter Hills 429986
Milford Village Fete Committee Milfordvillagefete@gmail.com
Milford Village Hall Bookings Maddie Murray 07760 266732
1st Milford Scout Group Barrie Wyithe 427462
Scout & Guide Hut Bookings Sherryn Crucifix 422844
1st Milford Beavers milfordbeavers@gmail.com
1st Milford Guides Tina Jenner 01428 685436
Milford Brownies
Mothers Union in Milford Cynthia Harrison 415919
Milford Horticultural Society Hilary Potter 415710
Milford Cricket Club Mike Payne 07712 65824
milfordccsurrey.web@gmail.com
Bowling Club John Everest 420135
Orchard Community Pre-School Judy Summerfield 427493
Stepping Stones Nursery School Deborah Goold 427325
Milford Sequence Dance Club Rita Stevens 01428 682109
February 2022 Page 37QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Squirrels 2. Shire (for example, Herefordshire and Yorkshire) 3. Ostrich 4. Acorn 5. It was the first machine to be called a "bicycle" 6. The Romans 7. Yolk (the white part is called the albumen) 8. A thousand years 9. Europe 10. House of Lords February 2022 Page 38
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