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August 2021 The Benefice Magazine 40p
Who’s Who…
Parish Priest: The Revd Fr John Baines 01298 83411
Curate: The Revd Fr David Green 0748 688 9322
Please contact Fr John if you want to arrange a Wedding,
a Baptism (also known as a Christening), or a Funeral.
Fr John’s Rest Day is Friday & Fr David’s Rest Day is Saturday
Lic’d Funeral Minister: Karen Kidd 01298 78849
Safeguarding: Janet McNicol 01298 812053
Church Wardens: Nanette Riley (Longnor) 01298 83314
David Twigg (Longnor) 01538 373999
Margaret Clulow (Quarnford) 01538 381896
Karen Kidd (Quarnford) 01298 78849
Ann Belfield (Sheen) 01298 84396
George Grindon (Sheen) 01298 84492
Rachel Moorcroft (Warslow with Elkstone) 01298 84568
Treasurers: Nanette Riley (Longnor) 01298 83314
Glenn Leathley (Quarnford)
Christopher Belfield (Sheen) 01298 84809
John Gilman (Newtown) 01298 83486
Marjorie Mycock (Reapsmoor) 01298 84585
Emma Gould (Warslow) 01298 687190
Magazine Reps: Nannette Riley (Longnor) 01298 83314
Post vacant (Quarnford)
Joan Gregory (Reapsmoor) 01298 84429
(if no rep listed for your church/village, please contact the appropriate
Church Warden above with magazine enquiries).
Headteachers: Anne Collins, St Bartholomew’s Longnor 01298 83323
Janette Mountford-Lees, Hollinsclough 01298 83303
Judith Ackers, Manifold Academy Warslow 01298 84320
Methodist Minister: The Revd Andrew Parker, (Hollinsclough) 01298 23556
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Working with the biggest corporation in
the world – the church
August is perhaps the month we most associate with overseas experiences,
and Revd Philip Swan recollects some home-from-home moments.
Can you guess the source of this headline? It is in fact taken from a recent article in The Guardian
which went on to say that even ‘China Petro-Chemical, the largest corporation in the world with a
labour force of around 1,190,000 employees, is still at least a thousand times smaller than this global
movement’. In 2020 there were an estimated 2.4 billion Christians, making up approximately a third
of the world’s population.
We are accustomed to receiving global news instantly and the current pandemic and the climate
crisis underline our interdependence with everyone on this planet. And yet many of us find it hard to
see the bigger picture. Milton Jones, a comedian who is something of an expert in humorous one-
liners and a recurring guest panellist on ‘Mock the Week’ suggested poignantly that “The biggest
question the church is asking the world is: Can we have some money for a new roof?”
I remember celebrating Easter Morning on the border of Uganda with a congregation of Anglican
Christians. There were no church roofs to worry about – we met in the shade of some large trees.
Many had walked considerable distances from the surrounding villages to be there and brought with
them costly and sacrificial gifts such as eggs, chickens, cassava and in some cases money for the
much-extended time of joy-filled offering. Afterwards we shared in a magnificent feast at which all
were welcome.
I have been so blessed and enriched through my friendships and encounters with the world-wide
church. Lichfield Diocese has for many years taken very seriously its part in the world- wide Anglican
Communion through partnerships and links with other dioceses. Currently, as I anticipate my
impending retirement from what has been a wonderfully fulfilling and rewarding job as World Mission
Enabler in this diocese, we have been running a number of Zoom sessions with our global
companions from S. Africa, S.E. Asia, Ireland, Canada and Northern Germany. We have celebrated
our shared past, become informed about our present realities and committed ourselves to journeying
together into God’s future.
A former General Secretary of the Church Mission Society, Max Warren, said ‘It takes the whole
world to know the whole Christ’. In other words the insights we gain from new and different
perspectives and from the experiences of others in following Christ across different cultures and
contexts help shed light on God in human form – and so we are not just stuck with our particular and
limited view of things. Let’s work with the biggest corporation in the world – it’s a win-win.
Revd Philip Swan
diocesan World Mission coordinator since 2010
The Lichfield Diocese website includes more about our links with the Church in other parts of the
world – see www.lichfield.anglican.org/world-mission
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Froghoppers and Cuckoo Spit!
Have you ever wondered what makes the white, frothy clumps of bubbles that you sometimes see
on plants during the summer? Known as Cuckoo spit, Frog spit or Snake spit this is not actually
spittle at all, but is produced by juvenile Froghoppers or Spittlebugs. The larva feeds on plant sap
and much of the liquid passes through its little body and out again, under pressure. The grub blows
a little air into the sticky sap and it bubbles up to form the clump of bubbles. These bubbles provide
excellent protection for the growing bug, insulating it from changes in temperature and from drying
out. It is also a deterrent against predators. If you look inside the protecting bubbles you will find a
single young froghopper, pale green like the plant on which it feeds.
Adult Froghoppers have a different system for avoiding predation, as their name suggests, they
hop, sometimes jumping up to 70cm vertically, over 100 times their own length of between 5 and
7mm! They are often brown in colour, and thought to look a little like frogs.
Churchyards and cemeteries can hold a wide range of insect species, in part because of the lack
of insecticides used. Most burial grounds have changed little over the decades and centuries, and
this has allowed a wide range of insect species to build up. It is not uncommon for entomologists to
find rarities in these special places. You can help insects by having differently managed areas
within your churchyard. How about some short grass for solitary bees and wasps, longer grass for
bees, butterflies and froghoppers and also an area of coarse or tussocky grass and plants such as
cow parsley, perhaps against a hedge or wall. This will provide overwintering places for all sorts of
animals as well as insects.
All the best, Harriet Carty
Diocesan Churchyard Environmental Advisor, harriet@cfga.org.uk,
www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk - individuals and groups in the
diocese receive 20% members discount on all CfGA materials. Use
the discount code Lich19
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From the Vicarage
Having missed it, I’m so glad that the clock in St Bartholomew’s Church in Longnor is working again.
It’s needed to be dismantled because the high winds had pushed one of the hands into the other
and they were clashing together as they passed. The damaged hand has been welded back where
it had cracked and it has been reinforced.
The chimes have returned to punctuate the day, but please don’t worry if they fall silent for a while:
the hammer that strikes the bell has become very worn, and it needs to be sent away for new
bushings to be fitted.
We don’t know when that will happen, because it will need to fit into the clock makers timetable and
our financial calendar as well. So don’t worry when it falls silent again – it’s planned, and only short
term!
The clock in Longnor getting back to normal is timely, and so is the fact that all our churches and
their villages are getting back to normal – there are flower festivals planned for some, and harvest
festivals will return later in the year.
In the midst of things getting back to normal, some things will still feel strange: like lots of people, I
am wary of changing too much too soon. My main hope is to create an environment in all of our
churches where everyone feels safe and welcome.
So, rather than put everything back exactly as it was ‘before’ all in one go, things will return gradually.
For example, we will start to sing hymns together again, and we will also have the chalice offered
during Holy Communion.
However, it will be up to each individual whether they wish to receive from the chalice: I will continue
to place a few drops of wine onto each wafer of bread in advance of the service so that bread and
wine can be consecrated together.
I will also invite people to continue wearing masks during the services, especially whilst singing.
I’m going to be keeping an eye on the information as it comes from the Government and the Diocese,
but, as I say, my hope and intention is to keep everyone safe.
Lastly, it has been so long since we were able to bring Holy Communion to those of you who are
stuck at home, so Fr David or myself will be in touch soon to arrange times – but please feel free to
get in touch with us if it seems we’re not getting to you soon enough!
With my love and prayers, Fr John.
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High Days and Holy Days in August
Editor: Kings and mystics, writers and martyrs – August does well with its feast days that
remember outstanding Christians.
1 Ethelwold - Saint of Wessex
4 Sithney
5 Oswald – a king with faith, courage and humility
6 The Transfiguration of Jesus
7 Cajetan
8 Dominic
9 Mary Sumner – founder of the Mothers’ Union
10 Laurence of Rome
11 Clare
13 Radegund
14 Maximilian Kolbe - heroic Christian amidst 20th century suffering
16 The Blessed Virgin Mary
16 Laurence Loricatus
17 Jeanne Delanoue
23 Rose of Lima - patron saint of South America
27/28 Monica and Augustine – mother and son
28 Augustine of Hippo – great theologian
29 Beheading of St John the Baptist
30 John Bunyan
31 Aidan - the great Celtic saint of Lindisfarne
31 Raymond Nonnatus
6th August: The Transfiguration of Jesus
It’s an unusual story. One day, Jesus is with three disciples on a high mountain in Galilee,
when His appearance dramatically changes. Also, Moses and Elijah suddenly appear, and
from a cloud comes the voice of God. What is this all about?
This event was witnessed by James, Peter, and John. They were close friends of Jesus. In
the future, they were to become prominent leaders in the Early Church. They needed to
see something special that would help them remember Jesus in the difficult years ahead.
They had a glimpse of Christ in His divine glory. His face shone like the sun and His
clothes turned white as light.
While this was an extraordinary sight for the disciples, it served to encourage Jesus who
once had glory and majesty in Heaven. One day He would have it again. But firstly, He
had to fulfil His mission: to suffer on the cross and die.
Why were Moses and Elijah standing with Jesus? Moses was the giver of the Law and
Elijah represented all the prophets. They had pointed people to the promised Messiah.
Jesus was about to complete God’s plan of salvation.
God’s voice was heard to remind Peter there was no need to build shelters. They were not
going to stay on the mountain. God spoke to get the disciples to fix their attention of Jesus.
The wonder of the Transfiguration was a short interlude before Jesus had to return to His
work and subsequent death on the cross.
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This story is a reminder that our times of spiritual blessing have to be followed by down-to-
earth commitments and responsibilities. In the same way that Jesus gave His friends a
glimpse of His awesome glory, to help them face challenging and traumatic times ahead,
our special times in His presence are provided to encourage us and equip us for the trials
we may have to face.
Our journey through life may sometimes rise to the peaks but we can’t stay on a ‘high’ all
the time – no matter how much we want it! We have to descend to face everyday
challenges if we are to fulfil our calling in Christ. From our mountain-top experiences we all
need to find a balance between times alone with God and serving Him in the company of
others.
God in the Sciences: Physicist and Priest: John Polkinghorne (1930-2021)
At the age of 48 the Cambridge Professor John Polkinghorne decided he’d done his bit for
physics and that it was time for a different sort of adventure. Resigning his academic
position, he trained for ordination in the Church of England. In an interview 40 years later
he said, “It’s one thing to go to church on Sundays but to give up a professorship and train
for something else – that was a bit more than a gesture…I think a lot of people realised I
was a religious person but they didn’t expect me to take it quite that seriously…People
were saying to me, ‘Oh John what are you up to?’ They mostly weren’t thinking so much
about my becoming a clergyman but just the fact that I was a Christian.” (From Test of
Faith, Paternoster, 2009)
John saw his work in science as a Christian vocation, and felt a responsibility to use his
talents in that area. Once ordained he found himself thoroughly engaged in the
conversation about science and religion. One of his main messages was that “I’m not a
vegetarian butcher. There is a cousinly relationship between thinking about theology and
thinking about science.”
When asked for a Bible passage to appear at the end of his 2009 interview John chose
Colossians 1:15–20: ‘He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born over all creation.
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for
him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the
body, the church; he is the beginning and the first-born from among the dead, so that in
everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness
dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or
things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.’
John’s explanation for his choice speaks volumes to anyone interested in the science-faith
dialogue. “I value this passage because it speaks of the cosmic significance of Christ, the
One in whom all things hold together and who redeems all things (notice, not just all
people) by the blood of his cross. Here meet my deepest religious beliefs and my
strongest scientific concerns.”
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10Longnor
We are pleased that to say that Edward Kidd is
now back at home after his stay in hospital and
hope he makes a good recovery.
The clock has now been repaired, very glad to
hear it striking again! It is something that you take Take care everyone.
for granted until it isn't there. Thank you very
much to William Gould for his generous donation
Flash Village Hall is available for hire
towards the repair of the clock. Thanks also to
Suitable for Parties, concerts, Club meetings etc
Laurence and Margaret Coupe for their kind
Hire rate is £8.50 / hour (minimum 2 hours)
donation. Another generous donation towards
To book the hall contact:
the repair of the clock from Joe and Teresa Riley.
Sue on 07773881761
or email: flashvillagehall@outlook.com
Congratulations and best wishes to Harrison
Mellor and Frances Griffiths who will marry at St
John's Church, Upper Denby on Saturday 21st
August. Sheen
GIFT DAY – We would like to thank Lillian & Nick
Flower Festival, for their gift day donation and everybody else who
31st July -4th August. has donated. We have raised a total of £480 this
The theme this year is Trees will go towards the upkeep St Luke’s.
Any help with the providing and serving of
refreshments will be very much appreciated. WILD CHURCH – Once again we had an
We will also have a raffle during this time. exceptionally good wild church. “Jesus said
Songs of Praise service during the flower festival follow me “
will take place at 6-30pm on Sunday 1stAugust. We made boats and sailed them in a paddling
pool. We also drew and decorated fish then made
Thank you very much to everyone who works a fishing rod so we could go fishing. Thank you to
tirelessly to keep the Church Yard mown during everyone who worked so hard to make it an
the summer months. To all the people who enjoyable day.
provide their time and machines for free, your Wild church is not just for Sheen people anyone
efforts are very much appreciated. is welcome to join us. Our next get together is on
Saturday 7th August 21 at 3pm.
Thank you to Richard and Carol Gould for their
generous donation towards the part of the Church FLOWER FESTIVAL -This year’s flower festival
yard mowing which we have to pay for. will take place from Saturday 21st August to
Friday 27th August. It will be open daily from 11am
As restrictions are lifted please take care and to 6pm. We would like donations of cakes for
keep safe. each day and tombola prizes these can be left in
church or given to any member of the PCC If you
Donation received in loving memory of a dear are able to give a little time to sit in church while
Dad John Riley who died on the 16/8/13 from the flower festival is on that would be appreciated
Christine and Brian. a rota will be in the kitchen nearer the time.
Quarnford AFTERNOON TEA – We will be serving
afternoon tea on Sunday 22nd August 2021 from
It has been a quiet month for us at St Paul’s, but 2pm until 5pm in Sheen Village Hall £8 per
all the farmers have been very busy in the fields person.
or sheep shearing . We hope all the school Booking is essential please contact Ann on
children are looking forward to the school 01298 84396 to book a place and time slot.
holidays.
FLOWER FESTIVAL SERVICE – The church
We look forward to the scarecrow festival and service will be at 6pm on Sunday 22nd August
harvest in September at Flash. everyone is very welcome to join us.
11100 CLUB RESULTS – July 2021 – small village churches and hopefully keeping
1st 98 Susan Critchlow £20, them open.
2nd 82 Pauline Grindon £15 Pauline
3rd 83 Jean Belfield £10,
Flash
4th 71 Julie Critchlow £6
Thank you for all your ongoing support with the
100 Club. New members are always welcome. Flash Village Hall Open Day
BRASS CLEANING – The Gould family
Sunday 15th August, 11am - 4pm
Tea, coffee and cakes
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS View our newly refurbished
Acknowledgements. kitchen and catch up with friends
Our dearly beloved Paul of Under Whitle, and neighbours
Sheen, died peacefully on May 4th and was
laid to rest at the farm on May 20th.
Elspeth, his wife, Steven, Alex and Sarah and Flash Duck Race
all the family would like to thank the many
people, who despite the atrocious weather, Friday 6th August
gathered at the farm gate to pay their last At Manor Farm
respects to Paul; to the doctors and staff at Gradbach
Hartington surgery, our local care team and
the wider NHS for the wonderful care that Gates open 6pm
Paul received and to the many people who Bar & BBQ
sent cards, messages of sympathy and Fun and lots of games for all
support
and gave donations to the Alzheimer’s ages
society. And finally, to David H. Smith,
funeral directors, who enabled us to create a Warslow
fitting tribute
to Paul’s life. Thank you all. Services
The wearing of masks is optional and Holy
Communion will be as normal, communicants can
Newtown now take wine. Hand sanitiser is still to be used.
FLOWER FESTIVAL
As you may be aware John has passed the Thank you to everyone who has contacted me to
monthly write up for Newtown to me. I hope that express interest in the Flower Festival. This will
I will be able to follow in his footsteps, as he has take place in September. This will be a ‘Jam Jar
done a fantastic job over the years. So – a huge Flower Festival’ where members of the local
thanks to you John. community produce an arrangement, in a jam jar,
to commemorate or celebrate special events or
Now, we all hope that the church will be ready people in our lives – it is hoped that this will be
for the Harvest Festival and future events soon. less labour intensive than our usual Flower
The church has undergone some repairs Festival, for this year, and bring our community,
recently: pointing to the outside, re-plastering old and new, together in celebration. If you would
the ceiling, and hopefully interior redecoration in like to take part- contact Emma Gould.
the next few days. John is hopeful that we can REGULAR GIVING
restart Thursday morning services soon. As we have lost over a years income from
fundraising and services, the sustainability of our
Thanks to Mark and Alex who have created wild Church is, therefore threatened for the future. On
flower islands un the church grounds. this note, we would value and appreciate, anyone
who can make a regular donation to our Church
In these times when there are churches closing by way of regular giving, all donations however,
it is nice to see people taking an interest in these small will make a difference to our Church and
12help to keep the Church in our village, open for Let’s spread a little Christmas cheer this year by
important moments in our lives. If you are a Tax lighting up your homes and make Warslow a
Payer you can Gift Aid your donation, which place to visit.
means that the church will receive extra money at Decorations/lights to be up by 18th December-1st
no extra cost to you. If this is something that you January. Judging to take place during this period.
are interested in – please contact the Treasurer – 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes up for grabs.
Emma Gould on 01298 687190 or
gouldemma80@gmail.com, all donations are Congratulations to Lee and Ann on your wedding
treated in the strictest of confidence and will make day (August 3rd). Wishing you lots of love and
such a difference. Thank you in anticipation. happiness.
Coffee Morning With the Village Hall being closed for 14 months
The Vicar is hosting a Coffee Morning on 14/8/21 at due to the pandemic, we have used this
the Vicarage, the proceeds to be divided between all opportunity to improve our facilities. Thank you to
the Benefice. If anyone has bric- brac, cakes, those who have helped behind the scenes.
homemade jam, chutney, old books please contact
Rachel Morcroft or Emma Gould or can man the stall
on the day. THANK YOU. L.G
Donations Warslow Village Hall
Warslow Village Hall is clean, spacious and well
Thank you to Margaret Gregory and Miriam equipped for all occasions. Hire charges as little
Kirkham for their kind donation to the Church. as £15. Now taking bookings for 2022.
Licensed bar.
Please contact the Vicar if you want to take part Birthdays-Christenings-Meetings-Funerals
in Zoom Services.
Call: 01298 84984
If anyone wants to talk to somebody in confidence
Email: Warslowvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk
or just for a chat, because they are lonely or
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now in these uncertain and challenging times.
80/20 Auction Sale The Farming Life Centre supports rural life in
Saturday 21st August 2021 the Peak District, working with farmers and their
Viewing from 9am, sale will commence at 11am families to help create more robust businesses
prompt and communities.
Booking in nights: Wed, Thu & Fri evening, 6-8pm Our services are aimed at improving
only. wellbeing and resilience and all our support is
Refreshments available free of charge, impartial and confidential.
Hand sanitiser stations, windows & doors will What services do
remain open for ventilation, track & trace/QR we offer?
codes in place, face masks recommended. Social and health
groups and projects:
Annual Christmas Fayre Rural Social Group
Saturday 27th November 2021 Rural Befriending Service
12-4pm Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Service
FREE ENTRY
Walking for Health
Refreshments available
Stalls £7.00 each, to book please contact Laura
Practical business support:
on 01298 84984
Basic bookkeeping advice
Slightly smaller scale than previous years due to
COVID but we will be back to normal in 2022. Grant application trouble shooting
Guidance on livestock record keeping
Advice on preparing for audits (e.g. Farm
Assurance)
Warslow Christmas Lights Competition Targeted workshops and forums
13 Signposting to support agencies butterflies: your clothes were covered with
butterflies. It was like an enchanted land, but in
To find out more about any of our services call the place of fairies there were thousands of little
us on 01629 810903 or email: white crosses, marked “Unknown British Soldier”
info@thefarminglifecentre.org.uk. Visit our for the most part’.
website at thefarminglifecentre.org.uk to keep up John Ruskin wrote `the poppy is the most
to date with the latest news from The Farming Life transparent and delicate of all the blossoms of the
Centre. field’.
You can follow The Farming Life Centre on There are many types of poppy: the common,
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter corn or field poppy is perhaps the best known,
then the Oriental (red) poppy, Opium (purple) and
Welsh (yellow) to name a few. I always look out
Flower of the month for a bright red clump at the top of Knowsley Hill
AUGUST on the way to Sheen, and this year a white poppy
Psalm 103:15 As for man ……..he flourishes like appeared in my garden – not planted by me, but
a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it very welcome.
is gone, and its place remembers it no more. Hymn 505 Think of a world without any flowers,
POPPY family Papaveraceae think of a world without any trees, think of a sky
Most people probably know of the habit of without any sunshine, think of the air without any
wearing poppies on 11th November by way of breeze. We thank you, Lord, for flowers and trees
remembering those who died in war, but the and sunshine, we thank you, Lord, and praise
scarlet poppy’s association with death and new your Holy name.
life, with corn and harvest, is as old as agriculture, J.Mc
or maybe as civilisation itself. Poppy seeds have
been found mixed up with grains of barley in relics Crossword
found in Egypt from before 2500 BC. They have
flourished in the Holy Land, across the Middle
East and the Mediterranean where they became
complex symbols of growth, blood and new life.
The Assyrians called them `the daughters of the
field’. For the Romans, they were the sacred plant
of their corn goddess Ceres. Garlands for her
statue were made from poppies interwoven with
barley or bearded wheat, and the poppy seeds
were offered up in rituals to ensure the fertility of
the crops. In Christianity, poppies are associated
with sacrifice. The red of the poppy symbolises
the blood of Christ and His sacrifice on the cross.
Corn poppies probably reached Britain mixed up
with the seed-corn of the first Neolithic settlers
and were regarded as signs of fertility and death.
They have been known as corn-roses,
thundercups, thunderflowers and lightnings, and
there was fear that if poppies were picked, a Across
storm would happen and ruin the crops. 1 Of Moses (6)
Poppies thrive on disturbed land and the war 4 ‘You have been weighed on the — and found
artist, William Orpen, visited the battlefields in the wanting’
summer of 1917, six months after the carnage of (Daniel 5:27) (6)
the Somme, and was mesmerised by it. He wrote 7 Where Jesus performed the first of his
`No words could express the beauty of it. The miraculous signs (John 2:11) (4)
dreary dismal mud was baked white and pure – 8 Roman emperor who ordered all the Jews to
dazzling white. White daisies, red poppies and leave Rome (Acts 18:2) (8)
blue flowers (probably cornflowers), great 9 Member of a conservative Jewish party in the
masses of them stretched for miles and miles. Sanhedrin which believed there was no
The sky a pure, dark blue, and the whole air, up resurrection
to a height of about forty feet, thick with white (Acts 23:8) (8)
1413 South London Mission (1,1,1) Sudoku Grid:
16 Sure of one’s own ability (2 Corinthians
11:17) (4-9)
17 ‘At this the man’s face fell. He went away — ,
because he had great wealth’ (Mark 10:22) (3)
19 Airs used (anag.) (8)
24 ‘The Lord is my — , I shall not be in want’
(Psalm 23:1) (8)
25 ‘He has sent me to — up the broken-
hearted’ (Isaiah 61:1) (4)
26 At or towards the rear of a ship (6)
27 Cross-carrying evangelist and world
traveller, — Blessitt (6)
Down
1 Ridicule (Luke 18:32) (4)
2 Encased in strapped-on light shoes (Song of
Songs 7:1) (9)
3 Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union
(1,1,1,1,1)
4 ‘Father, give me my — of your estate’ (Luke
15:12) (5)
5 Assistant (4) ACROSS
6 On a par (John 5:18) (5) 1 Mosaic; 4 Scales; 7 Cana; 8 Claudius; 9
10 Credo (anag.) (5) Sadducee; 13 SLM; 16 Self-confident; 17 Sad;
11 Beaten with a rod (5) 19 Radiuses; 24 Shepherd; 25 Bind; 26 Astern;
12 The fourth of Job’s ‘comforters’, who deferred 27 Arthur
making his contribution because of his junior
status DOWN
(Job 32:6) (5) 1 Mock; 2 Sandalled; 3 CICCU; 4 Share; 5 Aide;
13 Chosen as a temple attendant, he was 6 Equal; 10 Décor;11 Caned; 12 Elihu; 13
described by Ezra as ‘a capable man’ (Ezra Sherebiah; 14 Moth; 15 Uses; 18 Ashes; 20
8:18) (9) ASEAN; 21 India; 22 Apse; 23 Eder
14 ‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures on
earth, where — and rust destroy’ (Matthew 6:19) Sudoku Solution:
(4)
15 Employs (4)
18 Associated with penitence for sins, along with
sackcloth (Matthew 11:21) (5)
20 Association of South-East Asian Nations
(1,1,1,1,1)
21 Sub-continent to which Baptist missionary
pioneer William Carey devoted his life (5)
22 Recess at east end of a church (4)
23 One of the nine sons of Beriah (1 Chronicles
8:15) (4)
15All Occasions Events & Catering PAUL LINES
Are you planning a special event? HEATING ENGINEER
All aspects of oil-fired heating and
We can cater for
plumbing
• Outside bars Range Cooker Specialist
• Hog Roast, Lamb Roast or Beef Aga- Rayburn-Stanley
Spit Roast ‘phone 07773 035695
• BBQ's Email:plines278@gmail.com
• Buffets 15 Grange Road, Cheddleton, Leek,
• Birthday, Wedding, Christening, ST13 7HU
Anniversary & Christmas Cakes
Call 07837 350887 K & K Gas
John and Debbie - Suppliers of Bottle Gas
Westside Cottage
NICK LUCKING Ecton Road
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Hulme End, Buxton, SK17 0EY
&
DECORATOR Phone 01298 84735
LOCAL MAN Mobile 07949409921
FROM SHEEN 07729694641
Telephone 01298 84638
Mobile 07969 828376
Richard Fletcher
Country
Joinery and Property Repair
Cushions by
Denise
Soft furnishings made to order
Cushions, bolsters,
Mobile: 07870948880 box cushions, window seat cushions,
Home: 0129878985 bed valances, piping, covered buttons, zips.
Curtains, pelmets made to your
Trailer need a service requirements- pencil pleat, pinch pleat, triple
or repair? pleat, eyelet finishes, lined, interlined, black
Cattle, Flatbed, Plant out lining.
Email: denise@countrycushions.com
Boxvan or Horsebox Website www.countrycushions.com
(Mechanical or Electrical) Tel: 01298 83611
No job too big or small mob: 07976573408
Fair/Competitive rates
Contact: - Simon 07974676644
16R J Mellor Electrical Contractors UK2670
UK2621
EC EC
Professional, Reliable & Reasonably Priced
I have worked in the local villages for 5 years now &
have over 12 years of experience prior to that. I am
fully qualified, insured and registered with a
national governing body. I am able to undertake all On site Licenced Abattoir & Cutting Plant
aspects of electrical work including Electrical
Installation, Inspection & Certification, PAT testing We supply to wholesale, retail butchers,
& Earth Electrode testing. restaurants & farmers, offering a bespoke
Robert James Mellor service 'from farm to fork'
07816985291
rjmellorelectricalcontractors@hotmail.com Abattoir services for farmers, which includes
full traceability, yield and percentages, with
full veterinary supervision.
Delivery of fresh local meat to your door or
NC Joinery collection from the farm.
Bespoke joinery manufacturer
We supply beef, pork, lamb, veal, goat,
We produce and fit made to measure internal
game & chicken for your own freezer
and external doors, windows, staircases plus
many more projects to customer's requirements. Full Butchery and packing service
Solid fuel available: house coal, cobbles, duck Next day delivery available Monday to
eggs, all available in builders bags or 25kg bags. Saturday
Seasoned and unseasoned logs, kindling and Call Lee or Carla
briquettes. Office: 01538 304721 Lee: 07792 205079
Carla: 07837 350887
Email: freshmeat@manifoldvalleymeats.co.uk
Free local delivery.
Telephone Nigel on 07846885613 Wellcroft Farm Meats Ltd, Grindon, Leek, Staffordshire,
E-mail ncjoineryltd@yahoo.co.uk ST13 7TT
www.manifoldvalleymeats.co.uk
N Gilman - Livestock Fencing
All aspects of agricultural fencing covered in
the local area.
We’ll bring the bar to you!
Parties . Weddings . Events . Fully Licenced
Facebook.co,/tipsycowmoobilebar
For a local, professional,
Carla Critchlow Mob: 07837 350887
Reliable service call Nick
Email: cjcritch@hotmail.com
on 07773 768 785
17Carla Critchlow – Your Personal Wellness Coach
Are you looking to improve your health?
Lose weight and body fat.
Lead a healthy active lifestyle.
Gain weight and lean muscle.
Have more energy.
Introducing your new local mobile Hairdresser
Sleep better.
and Nail technician
Healthier looking skin.
Alice Johnson
Improve your sports performance.
Hairdressing & Barbering for the whole family
Are you being paid what you are worth?
Brow Waxing, Shaping and Tinting
Earn an extra income around your current
Lash Tinting commitments.
Nails and Hair for any occasion! 100% support given.
For more information call 07792 756 728 Call: 07837 350887
Call to avoid a disappointing wait when Email: carla.wellnesscoach@gmail.com
lockdown is lifted Carla-critchlow.goherbalife.com
Quality, seasoned LOGS
From OAKENCLOUGH LOGS
Free local delivery from Flagg
(includes 5-mile radius around
Longnor)
Call Steve on 01298 83822 /
07875 580879 /
splumb63@gmail.com FOOD TO TAKE
AWAY
TUESDAY 11.30-1.30 6.00-8.00
THURSDAY 11.30-1.30 6.00-8.00
FRIDAY 11.30-1.30 6.00-8.00
SATURDAY 11.30-1.30 6.00-8.00
It would be help if you telephoned your order through
first so that it can be ready for you to pick up. Orders
are being taken from 5.30pm for the evening
Tel: 01298 83317
The Market Square Longnor,
Near Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0NT
18Family beef boxes and mini beef
boxes available to order
All beef is home bred and
reared in Sheen
Red Tractor Farm Assured
Family beef boxes contain
roughly:
3 roasting joints, 4 packs of
stewing/braising steak,
3 packs of minced beef.
Unable to reach or cut your own toe nails?
Perfect for stocking up the
Nail trimming / Fungal nails / Cracked heels freezer.
Corns & calluses (hard skin removal) / Athletes foot Telephone 07969951101 for
prices
Reduction of thickened nails / Ingrowing toe nails
or to place an order
All instruments single use only & sterilised to 134ºC
Call Caroline SAC Dip FHPT / FHPP
Email: bestfootforwardfhp@gmail.com
Book your home appointment today.
07870 573 279 or 01298 72166
Full PPE worn as per government guidance
Still Waters Counselling – Marie Brockley -
07861 676751
Staffordshire Moorlands
I am a Counsellor offering face to face and
virtual appointments throughout the Moorlands,
with a therapy room based in Leek. If life is
getting you down and you need someone to talk
to, I can be that person. My specialisms include
supporting with Childhood and Adult Trauma,
Stress, Depression, Life changes and Anxiety.
Please give me a call if you think I can help you,
it is always good to talk.
19Services in the Benefice – August 2021
There is a service every Sunday somewhere in the Benefice, if you’re willing to travel!
Hollinsclough
Date: Longnor Quarnford Sheen Newtown Reapsmoor Warslow Elkstone
(Methodist)
6:30pm 11am HC * 9:30am
1st August 2021 Songs of HC
Praise
* 9:30am HC 11am
8th August 2021 Baptism
11am HC 9:30am *
15thth August 2021 BCP HC
6:30pm
22nd August 2021 Songs of * 11am HC 9:30am HC
Praise
9:30am
20
29th August 2021
11am HC *
BCP HC
5th September 2021 11am **
11am HC * 9:30am HC
Pet Blessing
HC = Holy Communion; MP = Morning Prayer; EP = Evening Prayer; FF = Flower Festival Songs of Praise;
KEY:
BCP = Book of Common Prayer; WD = Well Dressing Service; LL = Lay Led Service (usually Evensong)
Zoom Services: There is an online service Thursdays 10am – contact the Vicar for details.
* Inspection and repair works in progress at Newtown. The regular Newtown congregation are especially
encouraged to attend the 10am Service on Zoom (others are welcome).
It is assumed that it will be possible to hold in-place services throughout August. If government guidance on Covid-
19 restrictions should change what we are able to do, we will place notices on church notice-boards and on our
website: www.thelongnorbenefice.org.21
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