Category: News & Events

As I am moving, I would like to find a ‘good home’ for my piano.  Moore & Moore, bought from Harrods in the 1950s, has a lovely tone, and has been kept well tuned.

Service Calendar for February 2016

Wednesday	3rd	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	7th	Kingscote Nailsworth Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am 8.00 am 11.00 am 11.00 am	Morning Prayer BCP Holy Communion BCP Family Service Holy Communion
Ash Wednesday	10th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday Lent	14th	Kingscote Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am 11.00 am 11.00 am	Holy Communion BCP Holy Communion Family Service
Wednesday	17th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	21st	Kingscote Nailsworth Nailsworth	9.30 am 11.00 am 6.00 pm	Family Service Family Communion One Voice at Christ Church
Wednesday	24th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Thursday	25th	Horsley	3.15 pm	Messy Church
Sunday	28th	Kingscote Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am 11.00 am 3.00 pm	Holy Communion CW Holy Communion Evensong

The Little Angels mothers and toddlers group meets at 10.00 am on Fridays at Nailsworth Church. Refreshments served afterwards in the Parish Rooms.

The next PCC meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the Village Hall on Tuesday 8 March.

     Diocesan News                 www.gloucester.anglican.org/news/publications

                                          www.gloucester.anglican.org/news/blog

     Nailsworth Benefice        www.stgeorgesnailsworth.org.uk

     Kingscote Community      www.kingscoteonline.co.u

The Vicar’s Letter

Dear Friends,

In my last foray into the written word I made the statement that ‘God is the same yesterday, today and forever’.

Yet as I sit to write, the leaders of the Anglican Church throughout the world are meeting in Lambeth to discuss some major issues that seem to divide the churches.

When Archbishop Justin called this meeting he was quoted as having said that he was seeking a way “for the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to make disciples, and to worship and live in holiness, recognising the that the way proclamation happens and the pressures on us vary greatly between Provinces. We each live in a different context. The difference between our societies and cultures, as well as the speed of cultural change in much of the global north tempts us to divide as Christians.”

But can there be difference and diversity in belief practice and there still be an unchanging God ? Can there be profound disagreement and yet still the commitment to work together ?

The Archbishop also said this: “It would not be good if the Church is unable to set an example to the world of showing how we can love one another and disagree profoundly, because we are brought together by Jesus Christ, not by our own choice.”

He continued: “Certainly I want reconciliation, but reconciliation doesn’t always mean agreement – in fact it very seldom does.   It means finding ways to disagree well and that’s what we’ve got to do this week.”

And there’s the point in all of this. The love of God is unchanging. What changes is the way we understand him as we grow deeper in faith. And the ability to ‘rub along’ in love even in the face of disagreement is something the world is crying out for right now.

Rev. Mike Smith

  

Flower Rota

7 February 10 February onwards           No flowers in LENT

Wendy Ingram

                   Wedding: Friday 12 February, 1.00 pm, Andrew Ward and Joanne Boulton

Lorna Reynolds

 

Cleaning Team

The next church cleaning session is at 2.30 pm on Monday 8 February.

Teresa Day

 

Parish Carol Singing

Kingscote: Alice, Lucy, Clemmie and Issy wish to thank all residents for their warm welcomes and most generous donations during their traditional Carol Singing on Monday 21 December around Kingscote Village. A total of £102-20 was raised for the Children in Need charity.

Bagpath: Many thanks to all who contributed both financially and otherwise to the Bagath Carol Singing. We all had a most enjoyable festive evening and the moon was shining ! You were all very generous and we were able to raise £80 for the Nelson Trust. If we left any carol sheets with you which you wish to return, then any time before next December will be fine !

   

Lent Courses for 2016

As was the case in 2015, this programme of study evenings involving all Christian churches around Nailsworth will meet as follows:

• Christchurch 30 pm on Tuesdays 16 and 23 Feb, and 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar.
• St George’s 00 pm on Wednesdays 17 and 24 Feb, and 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar.

All will be most welcome.

The PCC

 

Village Hall Programme

Film Night –      Monday 8 February, Once upon a Time in America with Robert de Niro, 7.30 for 8.00 pm. Pay Bar – PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY.

Coffee morning – Wednesday 17 February, 10.30 to 11.30 am, Coffee & cake £2. 

Curry Night –    Saturday 27 February, 7.00 pm. Choice of meat and vegetable curries and non-curry option, plus ice-cream and coffee. Adults £8, children £4, family of 4 £20.

Carol Paton

 

Grumbolds Ash Group

Following the meeting on 26 January we shall be announcing and commencing our programme for 2016 in March.

Jutta Tubbs Tel. 860 194

 

Book Club at 8.00 pm

• Tuesday 9 February The Tea Planter’s Wife by Dinah Jeffries at Louise’s.
• Tuesday15 March, The Girl who fell from the Sky by Simon Mawer at Angela’s.
• Wednesday 13 April, Do no Harm by Henry Marsh at Jane’s.

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

The date of the next meeting of the Parish Council will be notified in March.

 

Planning Applications

• 15/04974/FUL Jandacott Scrubbetts Lane, Bagpath, erection of two storey rear extension.

• 15/05112/TCONR Rosemary Cottage, Kingscote, prune willow and holly back to previous reduction points.

 

Solar Farm Proposal at Babdown Airfield

Elgin Energy and JBM Solutions Ltd are currently investigating the feasibility of developing a solar farm on the former Babdown Airfield. If you have any queries contact James Cook on 0113 232 8571. 

Anna Davison, Tel. 860 244

   

Would you like to help with the running of Kingscote Church ?

I am resigning from the PCC in April as I am moving out of the parish, and so the PCC is in need of one or two new members on the committee. Meetings are well run by Rev. Mike Smith, usually about 10 a year, and the jobs are various and not very onerous.

Anyone interested could come to our meeting on Tuesday 8 March (8 pm in the Village Hall) for a ‘preview’, or ring Georgina on 860 227, or any other PCC member to discuss. Thank you and please be brave. 

Georgina Harford

 

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 5 and 19 February.

 

Fortnightly Waste – Grey wheelie bins to landfill

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fridays 5 and 19 February.

 

Bus Timetable Enquiries – Ring traveline on 0871 200 2233.

  

Mobile Library

The next visit will be on Friday 19 February when the van will park in front of The Walled Garden from 10.00 am to 12 noon.

 

Magazine

Any material which may be of interest for the next issue of the Forerunner should be sent by 20 February to H. Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Tel. 860 194.

 

Church Fabric Repairs 

The slow progressive collapse of the floor on the south side of the nave has reached a point now where we must commit to repairs. Early in 2012 when we rebuilt the ground level floor underneath the gallery we found very extensive wet rot in the beams supporting the floor. Most of the earth floor underneath the nave is several feet below the ground level of the churchyard, which has been raised by centuries of burials, so excess rainwater drains into the building.

During 2016 when we have a full programme of weddings, we will obtain an architect’s report on the action needed and seek cost estimates from suitable contractors, enabling us to apply for an authorising ‘Faculty’ from the diocese.

When we know the likely cost we will plan how to obtain the necessary funds.

The PCC

 

The Bishop of Tewkesbury 

It has been announced that the Rt Revd Martyn Snow will be taking the post of Bishop of Leicester after Easter this year. Very few of us have had the opportunity to meet him during his short stay in the diocese, but he is a delightful personality who when appointed was the youngest bishop in England.

He writes in farewell in the Diocesan Messenger for February:

“ I truly give thanks to God for bringing me to this diocese. I have learnt so much during my time here. In particular, I have seen clearly that when Christians show genuine love for one another and for their neighbours, and when the gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully preached, people of all backgrounds will respond. The transforming power of this good news is not just for the wealthy or the poor, not just for people in urban areas or rural areas, but for all people.”

There will be a service of thanks and farewell to Bishop Martyn and his family in Gloucester Cathedral at 4.30 pm on Saturday 12 March.

The Editor

 

New Light on the Middle East Problem

(A gem from The Times on 6 January 2016)

A conversation following the capture of an Afgan brigand by Iranian troops:

“Why do you people fight ?” the Iranian commander asks the Afgan.

“For booty of course,” comes the reply.

“Hah,” says the Iranian. “We Persians fight for honour.”

The Afgan shrugs and says: “That makes sense. Everyone fights for what he doesn’t have.”

  

Good and Bad Religion, by Peter Vardy

(Published by scm press in 2010)

This is a scholarly theological study from the Vice-Principal of Heythrop College, London University, which is a splendid contribution to clarifying the confusion and concerns which we are all experiencing in the rivalry between world faiths and the struggle with atheism and apathy. We have been given permission to serialise the 6 broad conclusions which he draws from the study in subsequent issues of the Forerunner. The Editor.

1.0 Religion can often be more about belonging to a group than about personal transformation, and as such has often been used by governments and others as a means of affirming national identity. Religious authority has always been used to ensure that orthodoxy is maintained and to defend religious truth, but while this is understandable from a sociological perspective, authority can be dangerous if it makes group membership more important than individual transformation.

It can value the importance of participation in services and ceremonies more than changes in lifestyle. Authority can react to challenges with arrogance and by coercion because the priority is seen as preserving and enlarging the religious community and keeping it from error in matters of doctrine and religious practice. This can be a feature of bad religion because it encourages seeing religion as a matter of social cohesion rather than individual transformation. 

The scm press can be contacted at: www.scm-canterburypress.co.uk

  

Remember

14 February – Valentine’s Day

29 February – Leap Year

 

Parish Directory

Vicar:                    Reverend Mike Smith, 3 Vicarage Gardens, Nailsworth, GL6 0QS, 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. Treasurer, Elin Tattersall, Zoe Nichols,    Chris Alford.

Flower and Clean Team: Teresa Day, 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.

 

 

 

 

Elgin Energy and JBM Solutions Limited are currently investigating the feasibility of developing a solar farm on the former Babdown Airfield.

In order to provide a better understanding of the solar farm proposal, a public exhibition will be held on Thursday 28^th January 2016 between 2:30pm and 7:30pm at Beverston Village Hall, Tetbury. Please find attached a letter providing further information on the proposal and the public exhibition.

If you have any queries regarding the event or the proposal please do not hesitate to contact James Cook on 0113 232 8571.

JBM1001 Letter Kingscote Parish Council

Babdown Solar Farm Poster_FINAL_A3

In this week’s high winds my daughter’s rabbit hutch was blown over and both rabbits escaped.  We found one but the other is still missing.
We wonder if anyone in the village may have found it.
It’s a black and white Dutch rabbit.

Many thanks
Michael C Heaton
Park View

t: 07976 204477

Service Calendar for January 2016

Sunday	3rd	NailsworthKingscote Nailsworth Horsley	8.00 am   9.30 am 11.00 am 11.00 am	Holy Communion BCPMorning Prayer BCP Family Service Holy Communion
Wednesday	6th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	10th	KingscoteNailsworth Horsley Nailsworth	9.30 am11.00 am 11.00 am 3.30 pm	Holy Communion BCPHoly Communion Family Service Messy Church at Nailsworth School
Wednesday	13th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	17th	KingscoteNailsworth Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am11.00 am 6.00 pm 4.00 pm	Family ServiceFamily Communion One Voice at Christ Church Carol Service
Wednesday	20th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	24th	KingscoteNailsworth Horsley Woodchester Priory	9.30 am11.00 am 3.00 pm 6.30 pm	Holy Communion CWHoly Communion Evensong Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Wednesday	27th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Thursday	28th	Horsley	3.15 pm	Messy Church
Sunday	31st	Horsley	11.00 am	Joint Benefice Service

 

The Little Angels mothers and toddlers group meets at 10.00 am on Fridays at Nailsworth Church. Refreshments served afterwards in the Parish Rooms.

 

The next PCC meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the Village Hall on Tuesday 12 Jan.

  

     Diocesan News                 www.gloucester.anglican.org/news/publications

                                          www.gloucester.anglican.org/news/blog

       Nailsworth Benefice          www.stgeorgesnailsworth.org.uk

     Kingscote Community       www.kingscoteonline.co.uk

 

The Vicar’s Letter

 

Dear Friends,

 

I used to live in Scotland for a number of years. Anyone who has any connection with that wonderful country will know that the year is slightly shorter for many people as a result of Hogmanay. My vague memories remind me of a party that used to begin on 31 December and come to some sort of conclusion on 2 January (still a Bank Holiday north of the border).

So the year proper begins on 3 January rather than 2 January in the rest of the UK.

This year will actually be a day longer than most as it is a ‘leap year’ –

Happy Birthday to those born on 29 February !

Which would we choose if we could – a shorter or a longer year ?

Time seems to have become an ever more precious commodity – like most precious commodities it is greatly in demand and often in short supply.

Obviously time itself has not become shorter – it is just that we try to cram so much into it now. But are we happier as a result or just more stressed ?

We are reminded in the Bible in the letter to the Hebrews that ‘Jesus the Messiah, is the same yesterday and today – and forever!’ Hebrews 13 v.8

As we enter a New Year with all its potential uncertainty and the speed of its passing, it is good to know thatthere is this one constant in our lives who is unchanging in his love for us. He came as the Prince of Peace. May he be the peace in our lives through this coming year.

Rev. Mike Smith

 

 

Flower Rota 

10 and 17   January 24 and 31 January 7 February 10 February onwards         No flowers in LENT

Carol HatherellJane BatemanWendy Ingram

 

Weddings: There are no weddings booked in January.

Lorna Reynolds

Cleaning Team

The next church cleaning session is at 2.30 pm on Monday 11 January.

Teresa Day

 

Church Organ playing

As many members of the community are aware, our regular organist Rosemary Sims is suffering from painful arthritis in her hands. If there is anyone in the parish who has keyboard skills and might be able to help from time to time, this would be very much appreciated.

The PCC

Village Hall Programme

Film Night – Tuesday 12 January Paddington, yes we know it is for children but it is also great for adults ! Do come and bring the children if they have not seen it. Drinks for sale.

 

Coffee morning – Tuesday 19 January, 10.30 to 11.30 am. Coffee and cake £1.50

            Carol Paton

 

Grumbolds Ash Group

On Tuesday 26 January we meet for our annual programme planning meeting at 12.30 pm at 3 The Walled Garden. Lunch will be served, but please let me know if you are coming.

Jutta Tubbs Tel. 860 194

 

Book Club at 8.00 pm

Tuesday 19 January The Nightmare by Lars Kepler at Sheila’s.

Tuesday 9 February The Planter’s Wife by Dinah Jeffries at Louise’s.

 

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

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 26 January at 8.00 pm in the Hunters Hall.

 

Bus service consultation – www.gloucestershire.gov.ukfundedtransport 

Anyone using or planning to use the bus service should give feedback before 4 January 2016. There appears to be a proposal to combine the No 36 and No 40 routes. If you need help to respond please ring me urgently.

 

First Aid courses

If you wish to take part on the courses planned on 16 January and 23 February please contact me as soon as possible.

 

Planning Applications

15/04974/FUL – Jandacott Scrubbetts Lane, Bagpath, erection of two storey rear extension.

 

15/05112/TCONR – Rosemary Cottage, Kingscote, prune willow and holly back to previous reduction points.

 

15/01705/COMPLY – St Bartholomews Church, Newington Bagpath, amendment to permission for conversion of redundant church into single dwelling: building work, parking, tree work, drainage, service runs, archaeology.

 

Anna Davison, Tel. 860 244

 

Weekly Recycling – Green food boxes and wheelie bins

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fridays, except delayed to Monday 4 January and Saturday 9 January.

 

Fortnightly Recycling – Black boxes, White Bags and Blue bags

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Saturday 9 and Fri. 22 January.

 

Fortnightly Waste – Grey wheelie bins to landfill

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Saturday 9 and Friday 22 January.

 

Bus Timetable Enquiries -Ring traveline on 0871 200 2233.

  

Mobile Library

The next visit will be on Friday 22 January when the van will park in front of The Walled Garden from 10.00 am to 12 noon.

 

Magazine

Any materialwhich may be of interest for the next issue of the Forerunner should be sent by 20 January to

H. Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Tel. 860 194.

 

Give us time: this is Islam’s reformation

(Extracts from an article published in TheTimes on 18 November 2015)

People often ask when Islam will have a reformation. The truth is that Islam is in the middle of a reformation right now – which arguably began in the nineteenth century.

The Ottoman royal decrees of 1829and 1858 abolished poll taxes on non-Muslims and gave equal citizenship rights to Jews, Christians and Muslims. This was followed by the scrapping of traditional Islamic punishments as well as ending the death penalty for apostasy from Islam.

Isis follows a fundamentalist and selective reading of scripture which is a-historical and heretical. They are linked to Islam and the Koran in the way the Klu Klux Klan and Anders Breivik are linked to Christianity and the Bible.

The overwhelming majority of Muslims detest Isis, and are its daily victims. Anti-Muslim bigots and Islamist extremists ironically agree that Isis somehow represents Islam: it is essential that we don’t play into the hands of extremists, whether Islamist or far right, with this false assertion.

The Islamist movements of the 20th century, representing just one of many possible expressions of political Islam, were rooted in anti-colonial sentiment but became dominated by fundamentalism and anti – western hatred, derailing progress towards a genuine reformation.

Thinkers, theologians and activist in Muslim-majority nations are contributing to the reformation, often at great danger to themselves from intolerant, militant extremists. The issues they are grappling with include universal human rights; shared values with other religions and philosophies; gender equality; the status of minorities; the separation of mosque and state; the promotion of scientific and rational thinking. What all of them, and I, agree on is that Islam needs to be reconciled with the modern world and interpretations of Islam need to be normalised.

Although the Ottoman reforms of the mid-19th century introduced equality for Jews, Christians and Muslims, and abolished traditional punishments, it is the fundamentalist regimes of the 20th and 21st centuries that have reinstated some of these abhorrent practices. These regimes include those of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, northern Nigeria – and now Isis.

The task of reformation is primarily for Muslims. However, friends of the Muslim world who would like to see a genuine enlightenment within Islam, can help by promoting genuine reformers and challenging extremists and their apologists. It is also important that fundamental liberties are supported, especially against the military dictators, absolute monarchs and fundamentalist theocrats in the Muslim majority world: this will empower reform-minded theologians, thinkers and activists to help bring about change. Too many are forced into silence by intimidation, imprisonment or assassination by regimes that enjoy varying degrees of western support.

The good news is that Muslim intellectual discourse is moving in the right direction and the barbarism of Isis has helped enormously to undermine the extremist narrative. The Islam of the future, if it is to survive, will be based on liberty, equality and fraternity; a fitting tribute to this week’s martyrs of Paris.

Usma Hasan is an iman, and senior researcher in Islamic Studies at the Qilliam Foundation think tank.

 

 

 

 

 

New Year Message from the Diocesan Dean of WomenClergy

 

(Copied from the January Issue of the Diocesan Messenger)

 

 

“Happy Christmas “ may have given way to “Happy New Year”, but the season of celebration of Christ’s coming among us continues. So does the theme of light in darkness which Bishop Rachel explored in her message last month. But there is a difference. In December we were watching the days grow shorter and the nights closing in. Now, slowly but surely we see the light returning a little more each day. And that ties right in with the emphasis of the Epiphany season: manifestation or showing forth.

 

The light that the darkness can never overcome has dawned upon us in the birth of Jesus and now it is the responsibility of his followers to show that light in the world. That is why we give all new disciples a candle at Baptism and tell them to: “Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.”

Each and every one of us can add a bit of light to the troubled world we inhabit through acts of attention and kindness, and each time we do so, we bring a glimpse of God’s glory to people hungry for hope and belonging. Just as Jesus is our best Christmas gift, sharing his love in the world is our best New Year’s resolution and one well worth keeping.

Revd Canon Robbin Clark

 

 

 

 

 

Weddings booked at Kingscote Church during 2016

 

 

 

Date and Time	Wedding Couple
Friday 12 February 12.00 noon	Andrew Ward & Joanne Boulton
Saturday 19 March 2.00 pm	David Baggaley & Sally Atkinson
Saturday 16 April 3.00 pm	Keith Riley & Anne Riley
Friday 29 April	Mathew Ainsworth & Kate Ledigo
Saturday 21 May	Harry Hyde & Bea Harford
Thursday 2 June 1.30 pm	Samuel Bond & Helena Brown
Thursday 9 June	Mark Hodges & Laura Boulton
Saturday 9 July	Adam Hawkins & Caroline Reynolds
Tuesday 2 August 12.30 pm	Daniel Legge & Claire Newman
Friday 5 August	Paul Gould & Kate Peart
Tuesday 9 August 12.00 noon	Craig Davies & Jessica Birch
Saturday 20 August 1.00 pm	Paul Wood & Hannah Meehan

 

 

 

 

 

Parish Directory

 

 

 

Vicar:                    Reverend Mike Smith, 3 Vicarage Gardens, Nailsworth, GL6 0QS, 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. Treasurer, Elin Tattersall, Zoe Nichols, Chris Alford.

 

Flower and Clean Team: Teresa Day, 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.

We are holding a coffee morning between 1030-1130am tomorrow, Wednesday 16th December, as usual and there will be coffee and mince pies for £1.50…and a charity box for the Food Bank.

All welcome!

Carol Paton

Service Calendar for December 2015

Wednesday	2nd	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	6th	NailsworthKingscoteNailsworth Horsley	8.00 am   9.30 am 11.00 am 11.00 am	Holy Communion BCPMorning Prayer BCPFamily Service Holy Communion
Wednesday	9th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Thursday	10th	Horsley	3.15 pm	Messy Church
Sunday	13th	Kingscote Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am 11.00 am 11.00 am	Holy Communion BCP Holy Communion Family Service
Wednesday	16th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Sunday	20th	Kingscote Nailsworth Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am 11.00 am 6.00 pm 4.00 pm	Family Service Family Communion Town Carol Service Carol Service
Tuesday	22nd	Kingscote	7.00 pm	Carol Service
Wednesday	23rd	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion
Christmas Eve	24th	HorsleyNailsworthNailsworth	6.00 pm6.00 pm11.30 pm	Nativity ServiceCrib ServiceMidnight Communion
Christmas Day	25th	Kingscote Nailsworth Horsley	9.30 am 11.00 am 11.00 am	Christmas Communion Christmas Communion Christmas Communion
Sunday	27th	Kingscote Nailsworth	9.30 am 11.00 am	Holy Communion CW Holy Communion
Wednesday	30th	Nailsworth	10.00 am	Holy Communion

 

 

The Little Angels mothers and toddlers group meets at 10.00 am on Fridays at Nailsworth Church, except on Christmas Day.

The next PCC meeting will be at 8.00 pm in the Village Hall on Tuesday 12 Jan.

     Diocesan News                 www.gloucester.anglican.org/news/publications

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     Nailsworth Benefice        www.stgeorgesnailsworth.org.uk

     Kingscote Community      www.kingscoteonline.co.uk

  

The Vicar’s Letter

Dear Friends,

Because of the vagaries of copy dates I sat down to write this in mid-November. I pressed the first key on my computer as the reality of the shootings and bombings in Paris broke early on Saturday morning 14 November.

I was going to write a Christmas and New Year message, but at first that seemed inappropriate given the terrible tragedy in Paris and the continuing tragedy of the refugee crisis across so much of the Middle East and Africa.

But actually, the message of Christmas speaks directly to moments like this.

In his great prophesy in the Bible, Isaiah writes these words as he foresaw the coming of Jesus, the Messiah: ‘For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace’. We hear these words at Christmas regularly as a reminder of God’s promise.

Jesus came to bring peace. And his ability to overcome death is a reminder of the power of love at work in our world even now.

When we look at the world, it all too often seems a dark place, and the terrible happenings in Paris and in Syria, as well as our own personal tragedies, can make the darkness seem intense.

But another of the great Christmas readings, often read in the darkness of midnight, comes from John’sgospel:‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.’

The promise is that evil will not win, in the end !

May God bless you at Christmas and in the New Year, and may you see the light shining in the darkness.

Mike Smith

Flower Rota

29 November to 25 December   ADVENT CANDLES 25 to 27 December                    CHRISTMAS

Soffi Bond Flower Team

 

We thank all who have contributed to the beautiful floral displays in the church during the past year.

Lorna Reynolds

Bagpath Carol Singing

The Carol Singers will be in Bagpath on Wednesday 23 December. If you would like to join us then we will leave Valley Cottage at 6.30 pm. Please bring a torch.

Monies donated will be sent to The Children’s Society or another appropriate charity.

Carol Paton

Cleaning Team

The next church cleaning session is at 2.30 pm on Monday 14 December.

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

Children’s party and Film show– Saturday 5 December, 3.00 to 6.00 pm.

The film Elf will be shown and there will be food and activities. Tickets are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult with whom they are well accustomed. There will be a donation box for charity. Mulled wine on sale for adults. Contact seema.bowers@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

Christmas Coffee morning – Wednesday 16 December, 10.30 to 11.30 am, coffee and mince pies £1.50

Carol Paton

 

Grumbolds Ash Group

On Tuesday 8 December we will meet at the Hare and Hounds, Westonbirt, for our festive lunch at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Please arrange car sharing beforehand. As usual bring a small gift for the lucky dip. Any residents who have not booked but would like to come, please let me know immediately.

Jutta Tubbs, Tel. 860 194

Book Club at 8.00 pm 

Tuesday 15 December at Teresa’s to discuss The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver and/or The White Road by Edmund de Wall.

Tuesday 19 January The Nightmare by Lars Kepler. Venue to be decided.

New members always very welcome.

Angela Wooldridge

Kingscote Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 26 January at 8.00 pm in the Hunters Hall.

First Aid course: This will take place on 16 February but if you intend to upgrade to the full 7hr First Aid at Work qualification, keep 23 January free. Please contact Anna Davison to reserve a place.

 

Planning Applications:

Lasborough Park, modification of garden walls and landscape features.

Bagpath Court Cottage, erection of replacement dwelling following demolition of existing building.

The Parish Council wishes all our residents a Merry Christmas

Anna Davison, Tel. 860 244

 

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.

 

Weekly Recycling – Green food boxes and wheelie bins

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fridays, except for 25 December which is delayed until Monday 28 December.

 

Fortnightly Recycling – Black boxes, White Bags and Blue bags

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fri.11and Mon. 28 December.

 

Fortnightly Waste – Grey wheelie bins to landfill

All current collection points – from 7.30 am on Fri.11and Mon. 28 December.

 

Bus Timetable Enquiries -Ring traveline on 0871 200 2233.

 

Mobile Library

The next visit will be on Friday 22 January when the van will park in front of The Walled Garden from 10.00 am to 12 noon.

 

January Magazine

Any material which may be of interest for the next issue of the Forerunner should be sent by Friday 18 December to H. Tubbs, 3 The Walled Garden, Tel. 860 194.

 

The Editor

 

The PCC wishes all residents of the parish a Happy and Joyful Christmas

and invites you to join us at our services

 

 

The Light in the Darkness

 

(From the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek,

in the December Diocesan Messenger)

 

In recent weeks I have been struck by how many events there are in local towns and villages involving the switching on of lights. And this month there will be numerous carol services at which will be read these words about Jesus Christ:

 

In him was life and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1 verses 4~5)

 

In the physical darkness of December we are perhaps more aware of the deeper darkness in our world. It is not only about conflict and suffering in places far away, it is also about the communities in which we live and the lives of those we know, often in places of pain or struggle. It is also about the dark places deep within each of us where destructive thoughts and emotions lurk, such as fear, pride and shame.

 

In all of this we can easily be fooled into believing that the darkness is stronger than the light. Too often we fail to grasp the truth that the hope and light of Jesus Christ transforms the darkness.

 

In this month of Christmas lights and candles, may we each have the courage to expose the dark places within us to the light and love of Christ. And as we open ourselves to transformation may we grow to be more confident bearers of Christ’s light and hope, in who we are, and what we say and do among the people and places of our daily lives.

 

Have a considerate Christmas – This year, when you do your Christmas shopping, ask yourself these five simple questions: Do I need to buy this item? Can I buy it second hand? Is it ethically sourced? Is it locally made? How much packaging or waste has it created?

 

Faith in the World

 

(The Revd Bruce Goodwin, chaplain at the University of Gloucester

reflects on life on campus in the December Diocesan Messenger)

 

The levels of faith among students can range from those who are cultural Christians through to ‘born again’ believers. Many young people sign up to the Christian Union, with even more going along to local churches. But no matter where students of faith may be in their walk, they have many opportunities to engage with Gloucester Diocese Chaplains.

 

Of course, some students and staff are more wary about Christianity, but that is often for personal reasons. People’s reactions to Christians on campus are no different to those across society in general.

One way of expressing faith is through social action, with the chaplains trying to encourage students to do something intentional. This could be with a local church or the Christian Union, such as helping those coming out of nightclubs or reaching out to the homeless. The aim of these events is to help the students to make the connection between their faith and actions.

 

Christian students can make a huge difference. The support they receive can either set them up for a life given to God or can see them drift away from their faith. It is a crucial time and the Chaplains make it a priority to spend one-to-one time with students as much as they can.

 

 

The Spiritual Law of Life

 

(from the 5th Century AD Leonine Sacramentary, which is a

collection of prayers based on the work of Pope Leo.)

You have made for us this law: that the effect of what comes

to us from without should depend on what we are like within.

 

Thus no external misfortune will overcome us if we restrain the

vices inside us.

 

No public disgrace will overwhelm us if we resist our own

disgraceful desires.

 

No outward disturbance will daunt us if our intentions are pure.

 

No enemy can rob us of our peace if our hearts are fixed on you.

 

No one can do more harm to us than we do to ourselves; and as soon

as we master ourselves, everything else loses its power to hurt us.

 

For this spiritual law, we give you thanks.

 

 

 

For the children:

 

 

A song was heard at Christmas

 

A song was heard at Christmas,

To wake the midnight sky.

A saviour’s birth, and peace on earth,

And praise to God on high.

The angels sang at Christmas

With all the hosts above,

And still we sing the new born King

His glory and his love.

 

Timothy Dudley-Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parish Directory

 

 

 

 

Vicar:                    Reverend Mike Smith, 3 Vicarage Gardens, Nailsworth, GL6 0QS, 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. Treasurer, Elin Tattersall, Zoe Nichols, Chris Alford.

 

Flower and Clean Team: Teresa Day, 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.

Dear colleagues

14158 Cotswold CAB 2pp DL 2015-FINAL

Cotswold District Council is helping to promote the NHS Gloucestershire Winter ASAP (Choose Well) public information campaign. The campaign targets adults and parents of young children, providing advice on what to do if they are ill or injured and are unsure where to turn.

The ASAP promotional material encourages them to:

Check out the special ASAP App, Search the ASAP website, Ask NHS 111 or pop in to their local Pharmacy.

The role of pharmacists is highlighted, as they are a resource that is often overlooked when people are looking for advice on whether or not they need to use other NHS services.

Cllr Sue Coakley, CDC’s Cabinet Member for Health, Environment and Communities, is keen to spread the word about ASAP:

“The ASAP website and related App are extremely useful. They allow users to ‘Search by Service’ or ‘Search by Condition’ and provide a step-by-step guide through symptoms, self-care and signposting to appropriate NHS services. Users can also find opening hours and information about the location of services.

“We are encouraging local people in the Cotswolds to add the ASAP website www.asapglos.nhs.uk(opens in a new window) to their favourites and also download the related App free from the App store (ASAP Glos NHS). They can also follow very useful postings about the campaign on social media, via Facebook (ASAP Gloucestershire NHS(opens in a new window)) and Twitter (@ASAPGlosNHS(opens in a new window)).

“We would appreciate it very much if local organisations and groups could support the campaign by displaying web banners or posters, distributing leaflets or flyers or by including an article in their publications. They should contact GLCCG.enquiries@nhs.net to find out more.

Bob McNally

Press and Media Liaison Officer,

Cotswold District Council

Tel: 01285 623120