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JANUARY 2022
THE FORERUNNER
Digital publication for the Parish of Newington Bagpath with Kingscote
WELCOME to the
January edition of
WELCOME
The Forerunner.
As we start a new year, the Forerunner editing team would like
to wish you good health and happiness during 2022.
Around the time of publishing we were hearing of the life and
death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and have included an
article, previously published in 2014, recounting the time when
he visited Kingscote in the 1980s.
All copy for the next edition should be sent to Elin Tattersall
by the 20th of the month (01453 860182).
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The Forerunner Editing Team
(Elin Tattersall, Pauline McTear & Alice Cooper)VICAR'S LETTER
We all know that the way we live our lives None of us know what 2022 will bring, but one
continued to change during 2021. And now, thing the Christian faith says is certain, is
with the Christmas decorations packed that Jesus is God’s gift of love to the world, a
away we look to a new year, but what will gift that was not just for the stable, for
2022 bring? that one Christmas day, but a gift of love to be
with us forever, one that we can share
Before we move to 2022, let’s hold onto with others to change lives for the better.
Christmas for a moment. You may feel that
Christmas is over for another year, but the I wish you blessings for a happy and healthier
Christmas story continues. new year.
In the church, the first Sunday in January
celebrates Epiphany, the continuation of With blessings
the Christmas story with the arrival of the Rev’d Caroline
Magi or wise men. The Magi knew that a
special gift had been given, something
amazing was happening, they had travelled
with expectation to find the child that
would change the world forever. They
brought gifts of Gold, Frankincense and
Myrrh to God’s son, Jesus. The magi
worshipped Jesus, the gifts they brought
were not gifts for the moment, but for his
lifetime. They were gifts that affirm the
identity of the one they have found, gold
for a king, incense for Jesus’s holy priestly
identity, and myrrh for his sacrificial
offering of love for the world. We too gave
gifts at Christmas, to family, friends or
perhaps charitable gifts to organisations or
other individuals. Charities report that
people go out of their way to help others at
Christmas time, donating to food banks or
treating others with gifts to make life more
bearable; gifts to those who are lonely,
hungry or homeless, changing their lives for
the better.KEY DATES
SERVICES AT THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BOOK CLUB
BAPTIST, KINGSCOTE
Message from Angela Wooldridge
2nd January 2022 at 9.30am - Communion I hope your festivities went well. Was
Service wondering if people would like to meet in
16th January 2022 at 9.30am – All Age Service January. I could host, on Wednesday 19th
January, at 2.00pm and we could try and find
People must wear face masks inside the books to read.
church (unless they are exempt) and are also
asked to use the hand sanitiser provided and Would be good to get together, but well
to observe social distancing. The church is understand if people feel hesitant. Please
open every day- with thanks to our team of respond to Angela.
people who open up and lock it up daily.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
CHURCH FLOWERS
The next meeting of the Parish Council is at
The rota for the next couple of months is as 8pm on 18th January in the Village Hall.
follows:
2nd January - Flowers Team
9th and 16th January- Carol Hatherell
23rd and 30th January- Jane Nichols
6th and 13th February- Sheila Grey
20th and 27th February – Lorna Reynolds
If you are able to join the rota to supply one
flower arrangement in the church per year,
please contact Lorna Reynolds telephone -
01453 860231. Our team has dwindled of late
so new people would be most welcome.KERBSIDE WASTE & RECYCLING Note- Only applications classed by CDC as
COLLECTIONS ‘current’ and with relevant consultation expiry
dates are included in The Forerunner each
The calendar for kerbside collection is month. The standard consultation expiry date
available when you key in your postcode on seems to be around 21 days after validation of
this web page. the application by CDC although there are
exceptions and sometimes applications do not
Food waste - every Thursday in January seem to be listed on the website immediately
after validation. Applications may not feature
Recycling and garden waste – 6th January in the Forerunner if both the validation date
and 20th January and the expiry date fall in between Forerunner
publications.
RECYCLING CENTRE If you are keen to keep abreast of all new
planning applications it is recommended that
Pyke Quarry (Horsley tip) is open from 9am to you check the CDC website regularly and/or
5pm on all days except 1st January and register to receive email alerts direct from
Wednesdays, but only for pre-booked CDC.
appointments. Book your visit here. Phone
bookings are possible for those without
internet access- phone 01452 596 626 NOTICES
Duncan James Robert Spandler of Kingscote,
POST OFFICE Tetbury, passed away on 1st December 2021,
aged 80. Much loved husband to Susan and
The mobile Post Office will be at Kingscote father to Mark. A private service attended by
Village Hall every Monday and Thursday from close family was held on Thursday 16th
9am to 10am. December 2021. Donations gratefully received
by 'The British Heart Foundation' c/o L.W.
Clutterbuck Ltd, Funeral Directors, 01453
PLANNING APPLICATIONS 542754.
Demolition of modern conservatory and Our condolences to Susan and family.
erection of side extension to dwelling. | 4
Lower Hazlecote Cottages Kingscote
Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8XX.
Consultation expiry date: 11.01.22
Erection of grain intake pit with associated
access track and weighbridge | Newington
Barn Newington Bagpath Kingscote
Gloucestershire. Consultation expiry date:
13.01.22COMMUNITY CORNER
We welcome your contributions to this, our VISIT TO KINGSCOTE BY ARCHBISHOP
parish newsletter, in whatever format - DESMOND TUTU
photographs, puzzles, recipes, poems and
stories and will try to publish a selection News of the death of Archbishop Desmond
each month. Please send them to Elin Tutu on 26th December reminded several of
Tattersall (01453 860182). us of his visit to Kingscote during the 1980s. An
article was published in The Forerunner in
September 2014, by the then editor, Harry
VILLAGE HALL Tubbs, and that article is reproduced below.
We would like to say thank-you to Jenna Article from the September 2014
Walker for organising the children's party in Forerunner: Desmond Tutu in Kingscote.
December which was a big success.
Conversations with former residents have
We are not planning any events in the village revealed that on occasion during the 1980’s
hall in January due to uncertainty of covid Bishop (as he then was) Tutu visited Lady
regulations. The Hall may be hired however, Windham at Hook’s Cottage in Kingscote. Alan
anyone interested may contact Liz Widdows Jackson has a clear memory of visiting Hook’s
on (01453) 860085 Cottage and discussing religion with him – as
one would expect.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS Sir Ralph Windham served most of his
professional life in Africa and was appointed
Even though rain prevented the Nailsworth Judge of the Supreme Court in Kenya in 1950,
Silver Band from joining us on the 22nd Chief Justice of Zanzibar in 1955, Judge of the
December, a group of around 35 people Court of Appeal-East Africa, in 1959 and Chief
gathered around Kingscote Church’s lychgate Justice of Tanganyika between 1960 and 1965.
and enjoyed mulled wine and a chat, plus a The period from 1952 to 1960 was the height of
few carols. Candles and lanterns dotted the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya. Sir Ralph died
around the area gave a festive glow and the in 1980 aged 75 and Rosemary played for his
mulled wine was generously provided by funeral in Kingscote Church.
Roger and Annabella Lucy. Thank you.
.../continuedContinued... During the 1980’s Desmond Tutu rose quickly to be Bishop of Johannesburg and then in 1987 Archbishop of Cape Town. One of his earliest memories was as a child walking with his mother when a white priest (Trevor Huddleston) tipped his hat to her – the first time he had ever seen a white man pay this respect to a black woman. It is one of the treasures of the South African experience that he came to fill Trevor Huddleston’s role as Archbishop of Cape Town. Lady Kathleen Windham had served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (the Wrens) during WW 2 and married in 1946. She was a charming lady full of grace and warmth, and it was always a pleasure to meet her as she walked Angus her little dog around the village. Her youngest daughter Belinda took part in the GHCT sponsored cycle event one Saturday morning, and then went to her wedding in the afternoon in Kingscote Church. They don’t make them like that any more. The Forerunner for July 2000 informed us that Lady Windham was to leave us to settle on the farm of one of her sons.
PARISH DIRECTORY
Webmaster for www.kingscoteonline.co.uk Organist
Alice Cooper Rosemary Sims, 15 Badger’s Way, Forest Green,
Nailsworth, GL6 0HE. 01453 832446
Forerunner Editors
Elin Tattersall (01453 860182) Sidespersons
Pauline McTear Harry Tubbs, Rod Tibbert, Jane Nichols,
Alice Cooper Chris Alford
Vicar Electoral Roll
Reverend Caroline Bland Elin Tattersall, 01453 860182
Vicar of the Benefice of Nailsworth including
Mowing Team
the parishes of Horsley and Newington
Kingscote: Rick Bond, Roger Lucy,
Bagpath with Kingscote:
Sebastian Cooper, Ken Davies, Brian McTear,
3 Vicarage Gardens, Nailsworth, GL6 0QS
John Moore, Chris Alford, Steve Tattersall,
01453 836536
Tony Wooldridge, Matt Wookey. Coordinator-
Rev.carolinebland@gmail.com
Harry Tubbs.
Bagpath: Alex Stephens
Nailsworth Benefice website
www.thenailsworthbenefice.co.uk
Village Hall
Bookings: Liz Widdows, 01453 860085
Members of the Parochial Church Council
Secretary: Pauline McTear, 01453 861311
Harry Tubbs (Churchwarden, 01453 860194)
Jane Nichols (Treasurer, 01453 860534)
Parish Council Chairman
Elin Tattersall
Sebastian Cooper, Kenelm House, Kingscote,
Chris Alford
GL8 8XY. 01453 860811
Vestry Silver and Brass Team Parish Council Clerk
Teresa Day Elizabeth Oakley, 6 Rosebery Mount, Dursley
Angela Wooldridge GL11 4PR 01453 544098
Pauline McTear
The Forerunner is published by an editing
Nailsworth Mothers’ Union team of volunteers from the parish and we
Trissa Jones, 01453 832551 welcome copy from parishioners, however
opinions and views expressed by other
Church Flowers Rota contributors are not necessarily those of the
Lorna Reynolds, 01453 860231 editors.You can also read
