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Parish Register - April 2000

To book the floodlighting in memory of a loved one or for a special 
occasion, please telephone Roy Skellington on 961 7031.
The charges are £5 for a night or £10 for a week. 
Postcard size photographs of the Church floodlit, can be obtained from the Church Bookstall, priced £1.

Floodlighting - April 2000

The Winner of the Advertisements quiz is Ann Searle of Main Road, Gedling. who receives a special bathroom pack.

The answers were:

1. Alphabet Nursery
2. Mirrored Memories
3. Burton Joyce Physio Clinic
4. East Midland Security Services
5. Sharp & Partners
6. Mitchells Salon
7. Heart Foundation
8. Jackson Quinn
9. Hill Top Nurseries
10. Gedling P.O.
11. Frank Whitt
12. Innovation
13. Ashbourne Healthcare
14.Stokes TV
15. Roots Hair Studio

This month’s quiz is a pet based crossword. Complete the clues and email to Rick and Kathy Wilson (with your name, address and phone number) by the closing date of 16th June. The prize will be edible but you don’t have to be a pet owner to enjoy it! The Editors decision will be final.

ACROSS 1. Causes spots before the eyes (9) 5. Budgie’s baby (5) 6. Game fetching dog (3)  7. Cats claws bring tears (3) 9. Middle sized French dog (3)  10. Rabbit initial in United Nations (3) 11. Walt’s cartoon character (5) 12. Leo’s ears are the ___ (9) DOWN 1. German badger hunter (9) 2. Temporary home for many kinds (3) 3. Type of retriever in a metal block (5)  4. Domesticated milk provider (5,4)  8. Commercial shaped biscuit (5)  11. A young rascal (3)

On Sunday April 9th, Mark dedicated three new altar rail kneelers.

It is just over two years, since the original Gedling Gala Committee met for the last time and one of the many donations that they made, was for money to replace the old altar kneelers in All Hallows.

We decided that the symbols of the five churches in the ancient Parish of Gedling would form the basis of the design.
These are: All Hallows - the three crowns, St. Luke - the winged ox, St. George - a red cross, St. James - the three shells and St. Paul - Spiritus Gladius. Alpha and Omega stands either side of the three crowns and the cross of glory is placed between the others. Several fishes or alpha signs, a Christian symbol from the 1st Century, are along the front sides. The colours have all been chosen to compliment the tiled floor and the reredos.

Once the design was completed, painted by John Stapleton, material chosen and faculty awarded, the work began. This was done by a wonderful band of fourteen willing workers and myself and started on March 31st 1999. 

We met every Wednesday afternoon, besides sewing madly during the week. It has been quite a feat to have completed the sewing and making up in just one year. Especially when you consider that the three kneelers together are 19 foot (just under 6 metres), there are 587,750 stitches and the wool would reach from All Hallows to Trent Bridge! They cost a total of £347 and took 4,403 hours to make. One kneeler was made entirely by Margaret Winter and the bulk of another by Helen and Yolande Baldock. We decided to try and complete them all for this millennium year and we did it!

The sewing group meets in Church on a Wednesday afternoon, learning new crafts and making goods for a stall at the Annual Bazaar in November. One day, we plan to make three more kneelers for the Lady Chapel ..............but not just yet.

Thank you to everyone that took part in making the kneelers.

Gillian White

Thanks!
A big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who came over to the Memorial Hall, for coffee after morning service on the 9th April and supported the fund raising event. By buying cakes, picking eggs, cutting cards, choosing
a competition strawberry plant, guessing names and entering the raffle a total of £195 was raised. Well done and thanks to all the youngsters for the entertainment!

The Miracle Maker
A special showing of this exciting new film 
will take place at the Savoy Cinema, Derby Road 
at 12 noon on Saturday, 6th May. Some tickets
are still available from Eleanor Crossley.

Junior Church Meetings
A new pattern of meetings will start this 
month. We will meet every Sunday, except 
the first Sunday of the month (which is 
Parish Worship) and during school holidays.

Have you tried to reduce the amount of your junk mail and had any success?

One annoying problem is that you will still receive correspondence from firms, that had you on their mailing list prior to registering with the Mail Preference Service. Fortunately most firms are so keen for your business, they include a pre-paid envelope, to send back your completed application form. You can therefore return their blank form with a note saying you are registered with MPS, at no expense! We even got a letter of apology!! 

You can also do the same with free phone numbers and request to be removed from their mailing list.

One firm selling on lists is Equifax PLC, Dept 1E, PO 3001, Glasgow G81 2DT, who deal with banks and a letter to them would save your name being sold on. We are not sure if firms are getting round the preferencing system, by using the Post Office to blanket certain areas with deliveries of ‘To the Occupier’ mail shots but this seems to be an increasing trend. Details of the MPS are in the January edition of the Gedling Magazine and if you have any tips on reducing the junk, please let us know.

Rick & Cathy Wilson

All Hallows Premier to 3/4/00 Super League Average Score 632.90 Super League Position (All Leagues) 4356/5909 Super League Position (20+ Teams) 1354/1826

Note: At the last count the Rectors team was last!

Cathedrals, Abbeys, Minsters, Chapels and Parish Churches make up a huge part of Britain’s architectural heritage. Every year Cathedral Camps helps to conserve these buildings and to preserve our heritage for others to enjoy but we need your help.....if you are over 16 and under 30 you can become part of a group working with like-minded individuals from across the world at some twenty-five sites from Perth in Scotland to Wells in the west and Canterbury in the east, experiencing the hidden history of some of Britain’s oldest and most beautiful buildings. By spending a week or two between July and September you
can help to make a dramatic difference and enjoy the social side of the camp, which makes the whole experience one you’ll want to repeat.

The work at each site has its particular challenges and you will often have the chance to uncover things, which have not been touched for centuries. You will be trained to tackle jobs throughout the building, sometimes working alongside professional conservators on projects of special importance.

The week-long camp gives you the opportunity to tackle a different project every day, in a variety of locations around the building. Every member of the team is expected to get involved with all aspects of camp life, including daily shopping and cooking, to ensure the week’s success and although the emphasis of the camps is to complete a number of projects, Saturday afternoons and Sunday are free time for you to get to know one another better and to explore the city, town or village, where you are based. 

Volunteers choose Cathedral Camps for a wide range of reasons, many have an interest in conservation, while others might want to enter their work on the camp for the residential project of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We are a non-denominational charity and working groups normally have 15-25 volunteers. Accommodation varies enormously, from a Chapter House floor to a Choir School bed. It costs the charity in excess of £175 for each volunteer who comes on the camp but we ask you to contribute just £50 for the week. Bursaries or grants may also be available.

For further information, please contact Shelley Bent on 01525 716237 or at Cathedral Camps, 16 Glebe Avenue, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1HS.

Priory Junior School - May News

Schools, like many other organisations, can easily succumb to the “We’ve always done it this way” syndrome. It is important to be aware of the potential for change but not just to change for change’s sake. Having been subjected to a rigorous and a testing OFSTED Inspection two years ago, which we survived with great accolade and praise, we were anxious to test how we were doing now and to affirm that our aspirations were as high as ever and our performances as impressive.

The school recently has had a thorough review and we have received the report with great satisfaction. It is gratifying to be told that “The school has a positive ethos, focused on raising standards and improving the quality of education for pupils. This is a welcoming and approachable school, which gets to know its parents and community well.

The school continues to organise a wide range of events. It has a strong parent-teacher association, who regularly provide an impressive school fund contribution to support the school. The school continues to have a high standing in the locality and to play a strong role in the community. It has positive relationships with parents, local churches, local sports clubs and organisions, the business community and charities. Good relationships and effective teamwork are a strength of the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff work together well, are committed to the school and contribute fully to its success. The school continues to promote good behaviour, personal development and high standards”.

I write this, just as we break up for the Easter break. We have had all of the events, that I referred to last month and eighty of the children have gone off on a residential trip. Don’t visit us on Friday 5th May, as the entire school will be at the Nottinghamshire Agricultural Show. We make this visit every two years and it generates much excitement. I must say that there is quite a feeling of relief when we have counted everyone back!

On Tuesday May 23rd, the school is “In Concert” with the Carlton Brass Band and if you would like a ticket, please contact me.

David Richards, Headteacher

Next time you are in Nottingham, try to remember to look up at the buildings and you will see some surprising features. Despite the invasion of concrete and glass, the work of Watson Fothergill and Thomas Hine can still be seen on Long Row, Thurland Street, George Street and in The Park. We learned this when Mr Godfrey, of the Civic Society gave us an illustrated talk and challenged us to identify buildings photographed from unfamiliar angles. Understandably the least dangerous time to pursue this activity is very early on a Sunday morning!

Again in the city, the Notts Federation held the Annual Council Meeting at the Theatre Royal (against the backdrop for ‘Blood Brothers’). We were amazed to hear statistics relating to the amount of rubbish we generate and the problems created by its disposal. Nigel Rees of ‘Quote, Unquote’ entertained us after lunch with some of his collection of family sayings and their origins.

May 2nd will be our Resolutions meeting, when subjects will include payment of benefits at post offices and the funding of Children’s Hospices. The venue is the Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm - do come along. We shall also be pleased to see you at our Gardeners’ Market, again in the Memorial Hall at 9.30 am on Saturday May 20th.

Susanne Severn

The Committee would like to improve the facilities and general appearance of the hall and welcome any suggestions that you can offer.

You can pass on your ideas to Committee members or voice your opinions at the AGM on Monday, 15th May at 7.30 pm. 

Andrew Jackson, Administrator

Do you walk around with your head down or up? This was the question posed at our March meeting when Mr Clarkson presented his slides, which showed views of Nottingham above eye level. Many of these fine buildings have been demolished, their interesting facades and architecture have vanished from the City skyline forever. The members memories were taxed by 32 questions about features past and present within a quarter of a mile radius of the City Centre and the winners were able to identify 25 of them. Well done!

Edna Gardiner continues to make good progress but we were saddened by the death of a long serving member, Joan Taylor, who will be sadly missed.

Our next meeting will be on April 5th at 2.15 pm in the Memorial Hall, when an Easter Anthology will be presented by our Diocesan President, Mrs J. Jordan. Do come and join us.

Nora Crossland (Secretary)

Mrs Randall brought a wide selection of jewellery to our April meeting, which all our members tried on and some purchased. Our next meeting is entitled “A Few of My Favourite Things”, a talk by Mrs Jean Flinton. The meeting is on 9th May at 7.45 pm in the Blackburn Room, in the Memorial Hall.

Jane Pickard

Tuesday Brownies - Fifteen Brownies enjoyed a Pack Holiday at the Magpies Nest in Elton from 31st March - 2nd April. Several Brownies gained their Pack Holiday, Craft and Cook badges and all the Brownies made and decorated a box of biscuits for their Mums, as a little present when they came to collect them on Mothering Sunday. A big Thank You to Angela Dawson and Joanne Salmon for all their help. 

(N.B. May 3rd, Executive Meeting at HQ, 8.15 pm!)

Nora Crossland

Firstly, a very big THANK YOU to everyone who has collected the vouchers from the Evening Post. With only May to go, I can inform you that we are in the top three schools overall, one of which will win a completely furnished computer suite. So now is the time to have one last big push and with a little bit of luck......! Thank you also for all of the other vouchers/tokens, that you have collected for us - crisp packets, Tesco computer, biscuit bars, cereal boxes etc., it seems to be a never ending list of promotions and our school foyer has more collection boxes in it than chairs! I welcome visitors with “Good morning, please pull up a box!”

It was during a recent assembly, that I asked the children about their personal targets (each term, every child is set an academic and a social target) and I was talking about how we must all do our best and asked,
“If you don’t do your best, who are you letting down?” One small boy put up his hand and confidently said “Jesus”. As well as being a rather poignant remark, it suddenly struck me that in today’s society, everyone is accountable to someone else. In Education, the Government sets targets, which are passed onto the Local Education Authorities, then to the schools, the governors, the teachers, the parents and finally the children. A lot of pressure for little ones to shoulder but I reassured the children that Jesus is always there to help and support them.

I am pleased to report that our concerts with the Carlton Male Voice Choir and the Carlton Brass Band went very well. We have a wonderful group of children in the choir, ranging from the age of 6 to 11. Well done to them all.

I am also pleased to report that we will soon be taking all of our Key Stage 2 children ( pupils aged 7-11) to the Millennium Dome. We are all looking forward to our visit and I’ll let you know how it went.

Once again, our sincere thanks for all your support for our school. 

John Graham (Head Teacher)

This is the time of the year when it’s traditional to get out the cricket kit and the linseed oil and prepare for the new season. It’s the time when your hopes are at their highest and we face the new season with confidence.

Some of you may be aware of the plans, to restore the memorials to two of England’s greatest cricketers who are buried in our churchyard. Alfred Shaw and Arthur Shrewsbury were world-class cricketers in their day and it seems only right, that the village where they were buried should have a good cricket team.

Last year, Gedling Village Cricket Club were successful once again and the Sunday team were Newark Alliance League champions. The First Eleven held their own in a very strong league and the Second Eleven were promoted to a higher division.

We are always looking for new players and particularly young ones.

We sponsor Priory School’s team and if you know of anyone who would like to play for us (nine years of age and upwards), please get in touch with me for further details. I can then put you in touch with the right contacts and let you know about nets and practices.

David Richards

Saturday 8th July 2000 - Willow Park, Gedling

A competition for primary schools to design the programme cover is underway and we are also encouraging the schools to participate in the Opening Parade. 

The gala is about local organisations, worthy causes and specifically about the people of Gedling, joining together to celebrate this special day. The major objective of the event is to consider the gala as a springboard, to relaunch the fast disappearing values of community and place a higher quality of life at the forefront of our individual and collective actions. 

The present committee started organising the galas in 1997 and despite the first two years being “washouts”, we have built a reserve of £1000, to cover any possible damage to the grounds of Willow Park, as required by Gedling Borough Council. 

In this changing world, we hope that all individuals and organisations in Gedling will come together for this one day in united purpose and community spirit. If you are unable to attend our next meeting on Wednesday 26th April at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall, please contact any of the following with offers of support and to book a stall; 

Nora Crossland, Dallas Simpson, Gordon Tunnicliffe, Tina Mason, Wendy Simpson or ‘phone 956 5041 or 956 1896.

Annual General Meeting - Tuesday, 16th May, 2000 at 7.30 pm

The AGM of the Society should prove to be an interesting event. Members of the committee have had discussions with Gedling Borough Council about the ‘Deposit Draft Local Plan’ and will be reporting back to the meeting. You may have received from the Council, a letter explaining the Deposit Draft Local Plan will be displayed in local libraries and this will take place from 22nd May to 3rd July. A leaflet should also be put through your door, before the start of May, to inform you of a local consultation meeting, provisionally arranged for 4th May at Carlton le Willows School. If you do not get one, you can arrange for one to be sent, by phoning the Local Plans Section on 901 3730-37 or 39. 

Only those people, who send in written objections during the 6 weeks consultative period,
will have their views taken into consideration by an inspector at the public inquiry into the Local Plans.

The next few weeks will affect all of us who live locally and we need to get
the facts clear in our minds. Other areas in Gedling Borough, where housing has been proposed, have formed protest groups and appear to have exerted pressure to force housing elsewhere. We have no local pressure group and 
we are to receive the bulk of the intended housing. 
The ongoing issues are, as always - will we get a relief road that works or just more traffic chaos? - will a new surface water/drainage system be installed
as a priority? - can the Country Park be a realistic aim with the state of RJB’s finances? - how much will local views be lost for ever, as Green Belt is swallowed up? Please attend these meetings and make the Borough Council aware of your misgivings. If you can not attend the AGM please speak to Francis Rodrigues on 956 1442 and help to support your community’s actions.

Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate, Southwell will be formerly opened as the diocese’s new Retreat House, on Sunday, 21st May. There will be 2 sorts of events. On the second Tuesday of each month there will be open days, with short events in the afternoon and evening but you are welcome to drop in at any time during the day. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, there will be an evening event organised by the Retreat House Management Committee.

Contact Revd Chris Green (01623 623916 for further details)

For a number of years, Jean Whitworth worked hard to raise funds for Family Care but since her untimely death, this work has been on hold. 
I have now taken on Jean’s work and I hope that you will help me, by continuing to support this worthy cause.

If like me, you don’t know much about Family Care, here is a brief description of their work. Family Care is a local independent charity, which has been in partnership with the Church of England for over 100 years. They are a team, consisting of counsellors and workers, who provide support for underprivileged families and children. Some of their work includes finding adoptive homes for children, supporting children affected by bereavement, divorce or separation and helping families affected by stress. They rely on income from donations and grants, so that they can provide a free service to needy individuals and families.

You can help by filling Family Care bottles, some of which I have waiting to be returned and some which are waiting to be collected from last year. If you would like me to deliver or collect your bottles, please give me a call or see me in church on Sunday morning. If you would like to help Family Care but have not got a bottle yet, I have some spare bottles to give away!