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The Editor Writes... It is with real pleasure that I present to you our latest magazine, as it commemorates

our beloved monarch, Queen Elizabeth. On 9th September this year, Her Majesty

became the longest-reigning monarch in our nation’s history. Throughout all that time

she has proved to be an exemplary ruler and a true inspiration to us all. Many

changes have occurred but, to borrow a phrase from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Her

Majesty has been “the one fixed point in a changing age” ever there to guide and

reassure us. Long may that continue. And let us, with glad hearts, give our thanks

to God for Queen Elizabeth’s reign, which is exactly what our modest ruler herself

would wish us to do.

We also give thanks for the ministry of the Reverend Phil Goodey and his family, as

they prepare to take up new challenges. The Echo has special reason to be grateful,

as Phil has been one of our keenest supporters and his wisdom has been much valued.

We pray that he will provide a focus for his new flock. And as we undergo change in our lives and churches let us

remember that the One who never changes is always walking beside us, always guiding us with love unconditional. As

our world changes, let us remember and hold to such fixed points.

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Interesting facts about Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch

Echo Music 4

Geoff Howlett’s CD Review

Hull’s Own Spitfire Ace 5

The conclusion of our feature on Ronald ‘Ras’ Berry

Men’s Conference 5

Find out about the upcoming CVM conference in Hornsea

Pray for One Another 6

Part 3 of Paul Hardingham’s feature on Christian living

Nite Church 6

Could you help one night a month?

Mission Update 7

We follow Trisha as she begins her Longhill Ministry

Mothers’ Union 7

News from the Drypool Branch

The Editor Investigates 8

More from Drydock and Whatfor

Poets’ Corner 8

Toads Revisited 9

We visited the Larkin weekend

A Fond Farewell 10

The end of an era as the Goodeys set off for pastures new

Eden Preston Road 12

News and prayer requests from the Eden Team

St James the Least of All 13

More antics from Uncle Eustace

The Ball Game 14

Bramley Bear’s latest scrape

Supporting the Refugees 15

What we can do as the refugee crisis escalates

Family Fun 16

Puzzles, jokes and activities for all

Drypool Directory 18

Who’s who and what’s on

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Long to Reign Over Us...

On 9th September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the UK’s longest reigning monarch. Here are some interesting facts... Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on 21st April

1926, the elder daughter of Albert and Elizabeth, the Duke

and Duchess of York. She was known as ‘Lillibet’ by close

family.

Her Majesty was baptised by then Archbishop of York,

Cosmo Gordon Lang (who also presided at the

consecration of St John’s, Drypool) in the private chapel of

Buckingham Palace.

Aged 10, she became heir presumptive when her father

succeeded his brother, Edward VII, who abdicated to

marry divorcee Wallis Simpson. This meant that unless a

son was born to her parents, she would become Queen of

England.

Both Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret

were Girl Guides of the 1st Buckingham Palace Company,

formed specifically to allow them to socialise with girls their

own age.

The first royal transatlantic telephone call was between

Princess Elizabeth and her parents whilst they were on a

state visit to the USA and Canada in May 1939.

Princess Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast in 1940

addressing evacuated children.

In February 1945, Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary

Territorial Service (ATS) as a mechanic and driver.

On VE Day, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret mingled

anonymously with the crowds, this being the subject of the

movie Girls Night Out which was partially filmed in Hull.

Elizabeth married Prince Philip on 20 November 1947. He

renounced his own titles as Prince of Greece and Denmark

and converted from the Greek Orthodox faith. On their

marriage he became the Duke of Edinburgh. In 2007 she

became the first reigning monarch to celebrate a diamond

wedding anniversary.

Her Majesty has four children, Charles, Anne, Andrew and

Edward. Prince Andrew was the first child born to a

reigning monarch since Queen Victoria’s youngest child,

Princess Beatrice.

Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne on 6th February

1952. She was staying in Kenya en-route to a tour of

Australia and New Zealand. Her coronation was on 2 June

1953.

In 1953/54 she and Prince Philip embarked on a six month

around the world tour. She became the first reigning

monarch to visit Australia and New Zealand.

Her Majesty celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1977, her

Golden Jubilee in 2002 and her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The Queen has twice surpassed her great-great-

grandmother, Queen Victoria. In 2007 becoming the

longest-lived British monarch and on 9th September the

longest-reigning British Monarch. She is the longest-

reigning queen regnant in history, the world’s oldest

reigning monarch and the second longest-serving current

head of state in the world after the King of Thailand.

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Echo Music... This month Geoff Howlett reviews Modern Hymns of Revival (Elevation ELE2087D). I’ve got to say that this album really took me by surprise.

The tracks are all performed by various American

churches, and most of the songs were new to me. I wasn’t

expecting much but, then, God is full of surprises. Subtitled

“Classic Worship for a Modern Generation” it all begins with

Clayton Brooks leading the Celtic themed “Before the

Throne of God Above”. It features some lovely banjo and

guitar sounds, and lifts the worship high. Alexandra De

Jesus puts her whole heart into “It is Well Inside My Soul”.

The simple message is “Trust in the God, who’s love never

fails”. “In Christ Alone” gets an outing with a rather

different treatment to that which UK audiences know, with

an intense and powerful backing. Fans of Sixpence None

the Richer will enjoy “Love, You Never Let Go”, where

Ashley Lindor sounds uncannily like Leigh Nash. In fact,

Nash appears on the excellent “Saviour, Like A Shepherd

Lead Us”. These are two highlights in their own right. The

album ends as it started, with banjo giving a foot tapping

feel to “The Comforter Has Come”. If you thought that you’

d heard everything that the American church could offer,

think again.

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9/10!

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This unique day conference to be held in the conference

room of the Hornsea Inshore Rescue Boathouse will allow

men to spend time with God, praise Him together, pray

together, be taught together and minister together.

It will include worship led by Rob Parker, teaching from

Paul Gaskey, Regional Director of Christian Vision for Men

and prophetic ministry time with Rev. Jonathan Couper of

Christ Church, Bridlington.

The conference will begin at 9.30am and end at 4pm at a

cost of £10 per delegate to include tea/coffee and

biscuits and a fish and chip lunch (optional, booking

required).

To book contact Garry Carter on 01964 537518 or 07511

064524 or by email on gcarterandco@aol.com.

Men’s Conference... Christian Vision for Men will be hosting a one day conference in Hornsea on 17th October...

The coming of peace did not, in any way, slow down Wing

Commander Berry’s service to his country. He had

concluded his wartime service at spitfire operational

training unit. After the war ended, he was instrumental in

forming the Central Fighter Establishment, basted at

Tangmere. Following this, he commanded RAF Acklington,

before serving at No. 12 Group as Wing Commander

(Operations).

In 1947 he was appointed to command the Air Fighting

Development Unit, based at West Raynham. But in the

early 50’s found himself in America, as an exchange to the

United States Air Force. During this time he flew many

different aircraft, testing them, at the US proving ground.

Back in England, he was made Wing Commander Plans,

attending the Joint Services Staff College in the mind 50’s.

On taking over Bomber Command, Air Chief Marshall

Broadhurst sent for Berry, placing him in charge of No. 543

Squadron, one of the newly set up Valiant nuclear

deterrent squadrons. As an ex-fighter pilot himself,

Broadhurst used other fighter command stars to augment

his efforts in the role.

Berry found himself promoted again in 1959, as Director of

Operations Navigation and Air Traffic Control at the Air

Ministry. Then in 1965 he had the honour and distinction

of being one of 13 very senior RAF officers, who had fought

in the Battle of Britain, to march at the head of the funeral

procession of Sir Winston Churchill.

Following this he had a final spell commanding RAF

Lindholme. In 1969 he retired to live quietly with his wife

at their home in Hornsea. He was appointed OBE in 1946

and CBE in 1965.

Air Commodore Ronald ‘Ras’ Berry, DSO, DFC and Bar was

the epitome of an English hero and we as a country owe

much to such as he.

The author is grateful to the Daily Telegraph for

background information.

Hull’s Own Spitfire Ace... In the concluding part of our feature, Shane Blades follows the post-war activities of Ronald ‘Ras’ Berry...

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Pray for one another... Paul Hardingham continues his series on how Christians are to live. After love and forgive, here he considers prayer...

A white man opened fire in a black church in

Charleston, South Carolina, in June this past

summer. He killed nine people during a prayer

meeting. What was amazing in the church’s

response was their willingness to pray together and

forgive the perpetrator, Dylann Roof.

Here is the power of praying in operation, as James

says, ‘The prayer of a righteous person is powerful

and effective’ (James 5:16). He encourages us to

‘pray for each other’ (vs 16), especially for those

who are ‘in trouble’ (vs 13), especially sickness,

difficulties or setbacks.

Pray with expectation: James addresses

specifically praying for the sick: ‘And the prayer

offered in faith will make the sick person well; the

Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will

be forgiven. (vs 15). But what about those who are

not healed? He calls us to pray with expectation for

healing, as God hears and answers prayer.

However, James is not just talking about physical

healing. He literally talks of the sick person being

‘saved’, indicating that he is talking about prayer for

wholeness, including emotional and spiritual healing

eg. guilt and hurts, unforgiveness and sin in our

lives.

Pray with faith: James also calls us to pray with

faith, following the example of Elijah, who was

human just like us: ‘Elijah was a human being, even

as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not

rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a

half years.’ (vs 17). We can pray powerfully and

effectively, not because we are righteous, but on the

basis of our relationship with Christ.

Did you know that the apostle James was nicknamed

‘camel knees’, because he spent so much time

praying! ‘The prayers a man lives on his feet are

just as important as those he says on his knees.’

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Volunteers needed... Are you able to offer one night a month to reach out in Hull’s night-time economy?

Nite Church operates once a month on the last Saturday

or the Sunday preceding a Bank Holiday, when the

night-time economy is at it’s busiest.

Based at Holy Trinity Parish Centre and Trinity Square in

the City Centre, close to the busy nightlife of the Old Town,

it is a model of ecumenical working with volunteers from

churches of various denominations working together for

the Kingdom of God serving the night-time economy by

providing Christian Hospitality, A Place of Safety and

Spirituality.

A minimum of 12 volunteers are needed for each session

to intercede, serve refreshments, be a listening ear, door

security, invite people in or provide music.

All volunteers need to obtain a reference from a recognised

church leader and hold/obtain a DBS check.

Volunteer sessions last from 9pm—3am to set up, pray and

debrief.

Contact Deacon Jill Taylor on 01482 442461 or

07926 092304 or email deacon@jtaylor63.karoo.co.uk

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Mission Update… Trisha Wick, Former Drypool CMS Mission Partner and vicar of Victoria Dock Church recently began her post as Pioneer Minister to the Longhill Estate in Hull. Here’s her latest prayer request... Hi. This is my first email requesting prayer since starting in

my new job as Pioneer Minister on Longhill Estate in Hull.

Below are a list of prayer requests. As I finish my first

week fulltime in this new post I would really appreciate

your prayers:

ST. MARGARET'S NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

I think this will be the new name for the Community Centre

which is now owned by the Diocese of York and I am the

person on the ground responsible for managing it on a day

to day basis. Please pray for:

1. Outstanding checks, repairs, alterations etc. which need

to be done in the building. This is all expensive so pray for

wisdom for the Diocese.

2. Setting up of my office there

3. For computer and internet problems to be solved

quickly

4. For the Centre as we hope to reopen on 14th

September.

5. For the Volunteers who will run the Cafe

6. For all the paperwork which needs to be completed by

all groups using the building

7. For increasing income generation

8. Pray as I build a team of volunteers to assist in the

work

9. We need a cleaner for the building

CHURCH/

COMMUNITY

1. Pray as I start to visit places in the community where

people meet so I can build up links

2. Pray for those Christians that I have already met and

that I will be given contacts for others

3. Pray as I network and build partnerships with others

working on Longhill

4. Pray for the local shops as I get to know the shop

keepers

5. Pray for wisdom as to what new activities to start and

when. Some are already asking for a Bible Study

6. Pray for opportunities to share my faith with non

Christians. I want to lead people to Jesus

7. Pray as I set up a monthly group meeting in my house

to pray together. I need a support group.

8. Pray for a balance in how I use my time and that I can

still visit my Mum in her Care Home in Scarborough

9. Pray for God's protection and victory as my work

develops

That's all for now!

God bless

Trisha

The afternoon group met in church as usual. Instead of a

speaker we had a social afternoon. We started with a time

of worship led by Sandra Goodey who was able to join us

for the last time. We then split into groups and tried to

work out the order of the various different logos the MU

have used over the time they have been in existence. It

was fun and I don’t think any of us actually got them in the

right order. Sandra talked about the changes that have

taken place over the last few years and the difference that

Mothers’ Union has made in this country and across the

world. There are so many people belonging to and helped

by Mothers’ Union.

Jean Clark presented Sandra with a small token of thanks

for her help and support over the few years that she has

been with us. Thanks were also expressed to Rev. Phil

Goodey for his help.

Mothers’ Union... Our Parish Roving Reporter updates on the latest Mothers’ Union news….

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Night fell quickly over 221b Cook

Street. Inside we sat in that

companionable silence that we so often

withdrew to. This in order to

contemplate, to consider, or merely to

enjoy the quietude of true friendship.

In the absence of pipes, both of us

being non-smokers, I used my fountain

pen. Though it lacked the elegant

curvature of a traditional meerschaum.

At length, and as was his usual wont,

Whatfor leaned forward and spoke into

the silence.

“This mystery appears ever more

perplexing Drydock. I can see no end

to it!”

“Oh, I don’t know Whatfor! I do

believe that we begin to discern a

small light at the end of this particular

tunnel.”

We were referring to ‘The Case of the

Car Park King’ and our most obscure

mystery to date. We had been

commissioned to discover the personal

faith or not, of one Richard III, one

time King of England. It was proving

to be no easy task as Whatfor

reminded me.

“But we are set back surely Holmes, as

your nephew is unable to accompany

us to York this month.

“My dear fellow,” I rejoined, “there is

more than one way to investigate a

King. And more than one nephew!”

“I don’t follow you.” Replied Whatfor.

“Then allow me to come back for you.

Look here. I have emailed my

honorary nephew in Ireland, several

questions which I deem to be pertinent

to our investigations. The basis of his

answers will help form our next

moves.” I produced an A4 sheet and

read aloud.

“These are the questions:

1. What do you know of Richard III

from your school days?

2. How much have you followed the

recent revelations, following his

discovery in Leicester?

3. Has that altered or confirmed your

opinion of him?

4. In your opinion was he evil or a fair-

minded man of his times?

5. Do you think he colluded in the

death of the princes?

6. Was he a good ruler?

7. Was he an able and brave warrior?”

“My dear fellow,” cried Whatfor, “a

most ingenious use of our current

technology. Why that should give us

much to go on and most readily. I

must confess, I am amazed. However

did you come by it?”

I waited the exact amount of time that

any pronouncement would be

dramatic.

“My dear Whatfor,” I replied. “It really

was entirely elementary.”

The Editor Investigates Super-sleuths Drydock Holmes and Dr Whatfor continue their investigations in The Strange Case of The Car Park King.

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I am in the wind and the trees.

I am everything you need.

I am the wind that sets your sail.

I am in the deep of your soul.

I am the eyes of your understanding.

I am love itself.

I love you with an everlasting love.

A love that no one can fathom.

My love shines on you like the sun.

It will never go away. You are beautiful.

I made you.

You are my creation.

My love is everlasting through all eternity.

I am enveloped in your love.

Your love holds me together.

Your love makes me secure.

In your love I am real.

Your love sets me free to be ME

The person I was meant to be.

Your love created me.

You stripped away the mask.

Nothing left but me

The child of God you created,

The real me.

Poet’s Corner... Two poems by Lyn Chapman...

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What I know of Philip Larkin’s poetry can probably be

written on the back of a postage stamp. I’d never claim to

be a fan of his work, but have to acknowledge his rather

large contribution to Hull’s cultural heritage as we career

forward to 2017.

Coventry-born Larkin moved to Hull in 1955 to take up the

post of Librarian at the University of Hull, which he would

hold until his death thirty years later. He was the second

of only four people to hold the post since the University

was established in 1929, succeeding Agnes Cumming who,

being only the second female librarian in the history of

British universities, ensured the safety of the collection

throughout World War II. Larkin was to take charge of a

new library opened in 1960, the collection having been

previously housed in the Cohen building. Over the

following decade he would see it’s extension into the now

iconic tower block that dominates the Cottingham Road

campus. It is therefore fitting that the library should have

commissioned a new toad, designed by artist Rebecca

Dennison, to commemorate their most famous librarian.

The new toad was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Hull,

Councillor Anita Harrison (above) and throughout August it

formed the centrepiece to a photographic exhibition in the

recently remodelled library’s art gallery, surrounded by

images of the original 41 toads which were placed around

the city in 2010 in the original toad trail, artwork for the

‘toad in the sky’ inflatable (the only other new toad for the

30 year commemoration) and images from a new story

book based on the 43 individual toads. Library Toad,

which also commemorates the university’s other three

librarians, has now moved to it’s permanent home in the

foyer of the Brynmor Jones Library. Also owned by the

university is Global Pop Toad (right).

Across Hull (and further afield), a large number of the

original toads were displayed in gardens, shopping centres,

libraries, schools and offices, reunited for the first time

since their auction in 2010 by kind permission of those who

purchased them.

Amongst other events for the 30th Anniversary

commemorations were poetry and children’s craft events in

Queens Gardens and the premiere of a musical work

inspired by Larkin’s life and poetry in three venues

including a string quartet in Hull’s General Cemetery on

Spring Bank, a jazz-band by Larkin’s statue in Paragon

Station and the conversion of the upper floor of Ye Olde

Black Boy into a jazz-club.

There is some hope that this may be repeated in 2017 for

the City of Culture, since the poetry of Hull’s adopted son

and the original toad trail were influential in Hull being

awarded this status.

Toads Revisited... Over the weekend of 8th & 9th August, Hull’s Philip Larkin Toad Trail again made an appearance to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the poet’s death. Christine Brain sought some of them out...

Services from around the parish...

Baptisms: (St Columba) Eve Chick Nelson, Evie Rose Blowman, Annie May Daddy, Freya Nicole Sleightholme,

Ayva Maisy Theresa Goddard

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Sunday 20th September saw members from across the

parish join together in a service that marked the end of the

time Rev. Phil Goodey and Sandra Goodey have been in

Drypool Parish. Margaret Liversedge welcomed people to

the service and explained what would happen. Most of the

hymns/songs were chosen by Phil or Sandra and before

each one they explained why they had chosen that one.

Malcolm Ladd read the lesson. Malcolm was the first

person to meet Phil and Sandra, when they came for a

visit. He was working in the garden as they were

wandering around.

Rev. Martyn Westby gave a small talk and thanked both

Phil and Sandra for the work they have done in the parish.

Rev. Aian MacPherson led the prayers.

Rev. Maggie Jeavons – the Area Dean – thanked Phil from

members of the wider church in East Hull. She prayed for

Phil and Sandra as they prepare to leave for pastures new.

She had prayed for Megan and Albert at St Michaels that

morning.

Towards the end of the service Phil brought the Regency

Dancers forward. He has been leading this group for quite

a while now. They performed the Duke of Kent Waltz.

Various people had donated food so we were able to have

a time to chat to one another and catch up with others.

Thanks to everyone who provided the food and helped

with tea and coffee as well. It was a fitting service and a

time to say goodbye.

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A Fond Farewell... As our Rector prepared to depart, our Parish Roving Reporter attended the special service at St Columba to say thank you and Goodey-bye… Photos courtesy of Sue Beacock and Martin Houlton.

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Holiday at Home

This summer our church’s Parish

Nursing team organised a ‘Holiday at

Home’ for elderly and disabled people

in our community. We were asked if

any of the young people we work with

on the estate would come and

volunteer to help over the 2 day

project. In the end, 6 of our young

people that we know from Eden Club,

school and detached helped on the first

day, and 4 on the second, which was a

massive encouragement. They were

absolutely fantastic, and helped run

the various activities including games,

craft and a sandcastle competition.

One of the girls who helped wasn’t

going to come on the second day as

she was going out to buy her birthday

presents. At the end of the first day

she’d changed her mind, because

she’d enjoyed herself so much, but

said she’d be late. The next morning

to our surprise she turned up, right on

time. She'd got up super early to go

present shopping, so she could be

there for the whole day to help. It was

so exciting to see the different

generations coming together and

learning from each other.

3rd Birthday Celebrations

We celebrated our 3rd birthday in July

with a great service at St Aidan's. It is

now tradition to have a BBQ in our

front garden afterwards, and the sun

even shone. The boys from down our

street came and joined us, which was

a real encouragement.

Detached

We had a brilliant time on detached

over the summer. Each Thursday

evening, we'd head down the park

with card games, quoits and face

paints to hang out and build

relationships with the children and

young people. Every week they would

be waiting for us to arrive before

getting us to join in with their game of

Bulldog.

We had some really good chats with

parents this summer as well, including

one dad who said he'd only let his son

out on the park by himself when he

knew we were there. We had lots of

fun facepainting and our new

curate Anthony made the mistake of

allowing the kids to paint his face!!

Prayer points

Give thanks for the 300+ new

Yr 7s at Archie, that Anna has

worked with through

Transition. Pray they will settle in

quickly and will feel at home.

Please pray for more volunteers

for Eden Club, gardening and

detached as we are in desperate

need of more help.

Pray for wisdom that we will

know where God is leading us this

academic year.

Give thanks for one of the

young people we know, who has

started coming to church. Pray that

she will accept Jesus.

Eden Preston Road... The Eden team shared this news with us over the summer...

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The Rectory, St James The Least

1 October 2015

My Dear Nephew Christopher,

I’m sure your church’s team of management consultants meant well, but their visit here was not wholly helpful. It is all

very well when they are co-ordinating office staff, secretaries, clergy teams and legions of volunteers, but here, there is

me, Miss Margison and a golden retriever

Our simpler pattern works perfectly well: if it happens in church, I do it; if it involves drawing up rotas, stoking the

boiler, visiting the sick or clearing the car park of snow or the churchyard of leaves, Miss Margison does it. If something

small and furry or flapping and feathery has strayed into the church, the golden retriever does it – by carrying it back

outside.

Inevitably, there are legions of people around the parish who are always “glad to lend a hand if needed.” Having said

that, they then feel satisfied, and actually do nothing – but complain about those of us who do do things.

Rotas are irrelevant, as whatever is written down never bears the slightest resemblance to reality anyway. As soon as

someone finds that they are booked on a certain date to read a lesson, make coffee, or mow the churchyard, they

immediately book a holiday for that week.

If we are lucky, they may find a replacement - apart from one occasion. Major Hastings was unable to read the lessons

on a certain day, so he booked another, then forgot and booked a second person. Cometh the day, they both went to

the lectern and neither would give way, so we had the lessons read by two people. It would not have been too bad if

they read at the same pace, but they got ever more out of phase as the reading progressed, one having returned to his

pew while the other was still doggedly finishing the last few verses.

I did, however, greatly appreciate your team’s advice on time efficiency. From now on, on Sunday mornings, the

lessons will be read while the hymns are sung, the collection taken while the anthem is given and the sermon preached

while the notices are delivered. In future, we should get through Mattins in twelve and a half minutes.

Your loving uncle,

Eustace

St James the Least of All Uncle Eustace writes on ‘church management consultants!’ in this latest tale by Rev. Dr. Gary Bowness.

Editor’s Note: Letters from our popular series, St James the Least of All, are now available in

booklet form from www.parishpump.co.uk. Priced at just £4.95, ‘The Letters of Uncle Eustace’

was written by the Rev Dr Gary Bowness and illustrated by the Rev Canon Taffy Davies.

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Rachel the rabbit sat in the garden one

day bouncing an old ball that she had

found, it was one of those small hard

bouncy balls with glitter on the inside,

when Bramley the bear came by.

"Hello Bramley do you want to play

catch with me?" she asked hopefully.

"Yes alright. Shall I get the others and

we'll all play?" asked Bramley

"What a good idea" said Rachel.

Bramley Bear disappeared into the

bushes to find the others. Once they

were all together they started their

game of catch. Just as they were in

the middle of their game a big

blackbird swooped down and picked up

the ball thinking it was some food.

When it realised that it wasn't food it

dropped it. It landed straight on

Bramley's head with a loud THUD!

"Ouch!" shouted Bramley as he fell

down, he sat on the floor rubbing his

head.

Something very strange happened to

Bramley next, he stood up, rubbed his

head, dusted himself down and started

to walk around in circles with his

hands behind his back saying,

"ello, ello, ello, what have we ‘ere

then!"

Rachel looked at Steve and then at

Freddie, Freddie giggled.

"He thinks he's a policeman" he

croaked.

"It must be that knock on the head"

said Steve. "What on earth are we

going to with him?"

"Maybe it will wear off on it's own?"

suggested Rachel

"I hope so" said Steve.

Bramley the bear disappeared and

came back with a note pad and started

making notes of everything.

Rachel was eating a packet of sweets

at the time and dropped the empty

wrapper on the floor. Faster than you

can say rabbit Bramley was standing

behind her tutting.

“Dear me, dear me, I'll have to fine

you one sweet for dropping that

wrapper" with that he took a sweet off

her and wandered off.

Later that day Steve was

zooming around beeping to

himself quite happily when

Bramley appeared and

stopped him and gave him a

speeding fine. Freddie was

given a fine for swimming in a

deep puddle that had a 'No

Swimming' notice up and Sally was

given a fine for singing too much.

This was getting a little too much for

the toys so Freddie decided to call a

meeting while Bramley was out doing

his garden patrol duties.

"This is too much" said Freddie. "What

on earth are we going to do with

Bramley?"

"Lets go and see the Professor" said

Sally.

"When they got to the Professor’s tree

Sally flew up to him and told him what

was wrong. He came down to talk to

the toys.

"I think that the best thing to do would

be to drop the ball back onto his head

again and see if another knock on his

head will put him right," suggested the

wise old owl.

Just then the toys heard a commotion

and Simon came shuffling out of the

bushes with a piece of paper stuck

onto his shell.

"Simon what on earth....."

Before Sally had time to say any more

Simon said "he gave me this fine for

climbing over a rock and leaving slime

all over it, I'm a snail that's what I do,

I do leave slime everywhere I go I

can't help it."

"Poor Simon" said Rachel.

They all huddled together and came up

with a plan of how to get Bramley with

the ball. They waited until he came

looking for them, Sally sat out in the

tree ready with the ball. When he

found them she dropped it. It bounced

right off the top of his head.

"OUCH!" He said looking up at Sally

and rubbing his head with his paw. He

swayed and fell down.

"Where am I?" he said looking around

"In the garden of number 3 Cabin

Road" replied Rachel helpfully.

"Oh right. Why is Simon covered in

stickers saying 'YOU'RE FINED' I didn't

know there were any police around

here."

"There aren't" said Sally, "you gave

everyone the tickets."

"Me?" said Bramley looking rather

puzzled.

"Yes" said Rachel as she started to tell

Bramley the story of how he had the

accident and how he thought he was a

police man.

"I must admit it does sound rather

funny now" laughed Freddie.

"I think we'd better get rid of this ball

don't you, we don't want anymore

accidents do we!" said Bramley as he

picked up the ball and threw it over

the fence. Guess what happened

next.........

Yes, you're right. As the ball went

over the fence the toys heard a rather

loud THUD! and a voice shout

"OUCH!"

Bramley looked at Steve and said "oh

no not again!"

The toys hurried off in the direction of

the voice laughing to see who the ball

had hit. At least this time they knew

how to cure it.

Enjoy reading Bramley Bear? A

collection of Wendi’s stories entitled

Bramley Bear and Friends is available

from Amazon.com.

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Supporting the Refugees... The immigrant crisis in Calais is sadly set to run and run. The pastor there is asking for prayer ... Mima, the Ethiopian pastor of the church in the so-called

'Jungle' refugee camp in Calais has said he is no longer

trying to get to the UK. Instead, he believes God wants

him to stay and help distressed people in the camp.

In a recent interview with Premier Radio Mima said:

“Maybe Jesus has brought me here. For me it's better than

to go to England." And in a message to Christians in the

UK, he said: "If you can, come and visit us and see. If you

can't do that - pray. Pray for the immigrant people, the

ones who are dying on the Mediterranean Sea, those who

are dying on the train station when they try to go to

England. All Christians need to pray for these people. Ask

Jesus to give us protection and send the angels. We're

eating once a day. We don't have any facilities.

People are dying."

In light of recent criticism of the migrants from various

quarters of British life, the Church of England has called

for more sympathy for those in the camp. The Bishop of

Dover, the Rt Rev Trevor Willmott, told Premier Radio:

“Some of those people in Calais at the moment have come

from the most horrific situations, where they've been

subject to violence; where they've had their homes

destroyed. And we have to say to ourselves what would

happen to us if we were in that place? We're very

fortunate in England, we've got freedom."

Throughout September, St John’s has acted as a

collection point for donations to help the refugee

crisis. On behalf of the team at St John’s we express

our thanks to all who donated. Please continue to

hold in your prayers all those who have been

displaced by conflict and those working to relieve

their suffering.

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How many church members does it take to

change a light bulb?

What do you mean CHANGE??? That light bulb

was given in memory of my Grandmother! My

father installed it with his bare hands! He

donated his time AND the use of his ladder to

do it, too! My family's been members of this

church for four generations! And if you think

you're going to come in here and make a

bunch of changes all of a sudden, Vicar, you've

got another think coming!

Halloween costumes

My six-year-old son was excited about

choosing his Halloween costume. "I’m going to

be the Pope," he announced proudly.

"But Ian, you can’t be the Pope. You’re not

Catholic,” I explained. “You’re Church of

England.”

My son was silent for a few moments, while he

considered his alternatives. “Well, is Dracula

Church of England?"

Family Fun... Enjoy our selection of children’s activities, brain teasers, cartoons and funnies...

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Last Month’s Solutions….

Across

1 He must be ‘the husband of but one wife and must

manage his children and his household well’ (1 Timothy

3:12) (6)

4 ‘For we must all — before the judgement seat of Christ’

(2 Corinthians 5:10) (6)

7 ‘They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were

at their — end’ (Ps 107:27) (4)

8 See 19 Across

9 It concerned who among the disciples would be the

greatest (Luke 9:46) (8)

13 Formed by the Jews in Thessalonica to root out Paul

and Silas (Acts 17:5) (3)

16 ‘He has sent me to bind up the — ’ (Isaiah 61:1) (6-7)

17 Moved rapidly on foot (Matthew 28:8) (3)

19 and 8 ‘ — a great company of the — host appeared

with the angel’ (Luke 2:13) (8,8)

24 Hindrance (Romans 14:13) (8)

25 Comes between Luke and Acts (4)

26 Empower (Acts 4:29) (6)

27 ‘Get these out of here! How dare you turn my Father’s

house into a — !’ (John 2:16) (6)

Down

1 Sunrise (Psalm 119:147) (4)

2 The part of the day when Cornelius the Caesarean

centurion had a vision of an angel of God (Acts 10:3) (9)

3 He was one of those who returned with Zerubbabel from

exile in Babylon to Jerusalem (Nehemiah 7:7) (5)

4 ‘No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born —

’(John 3:3) (5)

5 Animal hunted or killed as food (Ezekiel 22:25) (4)

6 ‘He encouraged them — — remain true to the Lord’

(Acts 11:23) (3,2)

10 Ruses (anag.) (5)

11 Jewish priestly vestment (Exodus 28:6) (5)

12 Visible sign of what had been there (Daniel 2:35) (5)

13 This was the trade of Alexander, who did Paul ‘a great

deal of harm’ (2 Timothy 4:14) (9)

14 ‘This is my — , which is for you; do this in

remembrance of me’ (1 Corinthians 11:24) (4)

15 One of Noah’s great-great-grandsons (Genesis 10:24)

(4)

18 Traditionally the first British Christian martyr (5)

20 Relationship of Ner to Saul (1 Samuel 14:50) (5)

21 Jacob had one at a place he named Bethel while on his

way to Haran, fleeing from Esau (Genesis 28:12) (5)

22 Bats (anag.) (4)

23 ‘You strain out a — but swallow a camel’ (Matthew

23:24) (4)

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DRYPOOL DIRECTORY Your guide to what’s on and who to contact within the parish...

Weekly Worship Whether you’re looking for a traditional communion or prayer service or a lively and family friendly

approach, there’s a variety of choice within the parish every week...

St Columba (Corner of Holderness Road/Laburnum Avenue)

Traditional Sunday Worship or Communion with Sunday School at

10.30am

Mid-week Communion or Prayer on Tuesdays at 9am

Victoria Dock Church (Within the Village Hall)

Sunday Worship, Communion or Cafe Church at 10.45am

St John the Evangelist (Rosmead Street)

All-age Worship first Sunday of every month and Family Friendly

Worship or Communion with Sunday School all other Sundays at 10.30am

Mid-week Communion or Prayer on Wednesdays at 9.30am

Parish-wide Prayer and Praise every second Sunday at 7.30pm

Please check weekly service sheets for full details and individual changes.

Parent and Toddler Groups Alphabet Mondays offers play, craft and singing

activities. There is no need to book during term time but

booking is essential during school holidays. Cost £1.50

per family includes fruit, toast and drink for children and

hot drinks for parents. Every Monday 9.30am—11.15am

at St John’s. Contact Lynsey/Steve 07891 368434

Starting Blocks is a popular group offering play,

crafts, songs, bible stories, prayer and spirituality for tod-

dlers and their parents. Admission free but donations and

participation welcome. Healthy snack included. Tuesdays

10—11.30am (term time and half term holidays) at St

Columba’s.

Sure Start Soft Play activities at St John ’s

Wednesdays 1.30—2.30 pm

Youth Activities Child Dynamix Youth Group meets every

Monday 5.30 until 8pm at St John’s

Youth Cell offers Christian fellowship and teaching for

Year 7 upwards every Monday from 5 until 7pm. Contact

Rev. Aian Macpherson on 07929 733555 for details)

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet on Wednesday

evenings at St John’s. Beavers 5.15pm, Cubs 6.15pm,

Scouts 7pm.

Community Activities St John’s Community Drop in Day offers a warm

welcome every Tuesday from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

Access spiritual support, debt advice , information from

the council and local PCSOs, learn new IT skills, attend the

exercise class, help in the community garden or just relax

in friendly surroundings while enjoying food and drink

from the cafe.

The Knitwits will meet on Wednesdays 14th and 28th

October at 1.30pm at St Columba. Contact Liz Pacey on

705723 for further details.

The Mothers Union daytime group will meet on

Wednesday 7th October for a visit to Beverley Mothers’

Union and the evening group will meet on Tuesday 27th

October at 7.30pm at St Columba.

The Flower Guild will meet on Wednesday 21st October at

2pm at St Columba.

The Hull Regency Dancers meet at St Columba every

Friday from 7—9pm for dancing Jane Austen would have

enjoyed. Everyone is welcome and previous knowledge is

not necessary.

St John’s are hosting a range of Health and Wellbeing

activities on a six week rotation to include sewing,

gardening, employment support and much more. Monthly

programmes available soon!

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Parish Office:

Drypool Rectory, 139 Laburnum Avenue, Hull, HU8 8PA

Open Tuesday 7.00—8.00pm & Friday 10.30am—12.00noon

Email: drypoolpcc@drypoolpcc.karoo.co.uk Website: www.drypoolparish.org.uk

Community Centre:

St John’s Church and Community Centre, Rosmead Street, Hull, HU9 2TA

Contacts... Position Vacant

Team Rector

Please refer enquiries to parish

office or team clergy.

Rev. Martyn Westby,

Team Vicar

383 Southcoates Lane, Hull

Tel. 781090

Rev. Aian MacPherson

Curate

2 Harcourt Drive, Hull

Tel. 07929 733555

Readers:

Margaret Liversedge Tel. 588537

Liz Pacey Tel. 705723

Graham Wragg Tel. 223050

Dave Norton Tel. 803736

Church Wardens:

St Columba:

John Saunderson Tel. 784774

Liz Harrison Tel. 797110

St John:

Lorraine Iveson

Angie Longbone

Victoria Dock:

Richard Boniface

Magazine Team:

Editor:

Shane Blades, 26 Linkfield Road, Hull, HU5 4NN

Tel. 07949 040495 Email. drypoolecho@gmail.com

Reporters:

Jamie Scott (St John’s)

Email: jamiescottinhull@gmail.com

Elaine Galloway (Victoria Dock)

Tel. 224959 Email: drypoolpcc@drypoolpcc.karoo.co.uk

Wendi Clark (Sports)

Email: wendiclark16@gmail.com

Position Vacant (St Columba) - please send submissions to the Editor

Illustrations: Mike Foottit

Creative Design: Christine Brain

Community Activities (cont.) Total Praise Gospel Choir meets

on Thursdays during term time to

reach out with God’s word through

a shared love of music. All singers

and musicians welcome, regardless

of level of ability. Prayer partners,

hospitality, front of house or crèche

volunteers also required for events.

We are currently preparing for our

Christmas event. Doors open

7.30pm for coffee and chat,

rehearsal 8—10pm. Email

totalpraisehull@gmail.com or

www.facebook.com/totalpraisehull

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All aspects of gardening undertaken, Including:

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Who am I? Can you identify this prominent local statue from a photograph and 3

clues?

1. I am a Coventry-born poet but Hull’s ‘adopted son’

2. I served as Hull University librarian for 30 years

3. I am famous for the poems Toads, Toads Revisited and The Whitsun

Weddings

Last month’s answer: Sir William De La Pole