EGGBUCKLAND PARISH

MAGAZINE INCLUDES NEWS OF

CHRIST CHURCH, ESTOVER

NOVEMBER 2015 PRIEST IN CHARGE

Rev’d Chris Routledge

100 Church Hill, Eggbuckland PL6 5RD Tel:781564 E-mail: vicar@stedwards.church

CHURCHWARDEN

Peter Anderson 1 Crown Gardens, Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5JA

Tel: 707377 Email: churchwarden@stedwards.church

Julian Payne 9 Unicorn Close, Plympton, PL7 4QD Tel: 344632 Email: churchwarden@stedwards.church

ST. EDWARD'S CHURCH WEB SITE

http://www.stedwards.church Price 40p Minimum

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WHO’S WHO CURATE Rev Carl Budden carl@stedwards.church 662345

TREASURER James Brown 784174

ORGANIST/MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Glenda Davies 607990

WEBSITE Bob Hall E-mail: web@stedwards.church 662589

PRAYER CHAIN Vicki Hocking 787475

SECRETARY Helen Soole 783412

CAPT. OF BELLRINGERS

David Trout Briar Cottage, Clearbrook

01822-853040

MAGAZINE Editor Pat Whatty 773145

Secretary Irene Rendle 701587

PARISH CENTRE Sec: Olwen Grindell 98 Delamere Road PL6 5XF E-mail : hallsec@stedwards.church

316661

PASTORAL CO-ORDINATOR

Vicki Hocking 787475

YOUTH & CHILDREN’S WORKER

Libby Marsh

Vicar’s Day Off—FRIDAY

parishadmin@stedwards.church

SUNDAY

SERVICES

DURING THE WEEK

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Tel: 01752 781564 The Vicarage, 100 Church Hill,

Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5RD vicar@stedwards.church

Dear friends, What was Barnabas like? We know quite a bit about Paul but relatively little about Barnabas, who travelled with him on many journeys, taught with him and supported those new churches that he planted. We know little bits, of course, and some have attributed various writings to him but the strongest indication of Barnabas’ character is in Acts 4:36 which describes a Cyprian

Levite called Joseph, who was also known as Barnabas, which means son of encouragement or son of consolation. That is a wonderful way of being remembered – as an encourager! It is the kind of detail about someone that only comes through partnership – going through the ups and downs of life. As a Church, we are called to be in partnership with one another – encouragers to each other, cheering each other on as we grow in faith, supported prayerfully and practically in times of need. Are there people in our church that God is calling you to encourage today?

But the Church is the body of Christ – that is not just the local church but the worldwide, global, universal (or ‘catholic’) church – which includes, of course, those other churches in our diocese. It is with this in mind that an exciting partnership is developing between St Edward’s, Eggbuckland and St Giles, Sidmouth. The purpose of this is to develop a friendship, a partnership in the Gospel, so that

we might be mutually encouraged in prayer, fellowship and envisioning for the task ahead of us serving our respective communities. I encourage you to be praying for St Giles, for actively seeking ways that we could encourage them and be welcoming and receptive to their desire to support and encourage us. Let’s learn to be Barnabas to one another. With every blessing,

Chris

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ST EDWARD’S EGGBUCKLAND DIARY FOR NOVEMBER 2015

On each Monday throughout the month there will be Morning Prayer at 8.30am

Sun 1st All Saints’ Day 8.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Morning Worship

3pm Thanksgiving for the lives of 'those we love but see no longer’ 6.30pm Evening Praise - HEARTBEAT Mon 2nd 9.15am ‘Eddy Bears’ (Adults & Toddlers Group) in the church hall 7.30pm Community Development & Planning Team Meeting at the Vicarage Tue 3rd 8.50am Open the Book at St Matthew’s CE Primary Academy

7.30pm Growth Group at 1 Crown Gardens Wed 4th 9.00am Open the Book at St Edward’s CE Primary School 11.30am Morning Communion in St Edward’s Church 12 for 12.30pm Eggbuckland Community Lunch in the church hall Thu 5th 3.00pm Growth Group at 6 Orchard Avenue

7.30pm Eggbuckland Community Choir practice in church Fri 6th 12pm Church hall spring-clean Sat 7th 11.00am Bulb planting in the churchyard Sun 8th 3rd Sunday before Advent – Remembrance Sunday 8.30 Remembrance service with Holy Communion 9.15 - Breakfast 10.30 Community Remembrance service

3.00pm Baptism Preparation 6.30pm Evening Praise – HEARTBEAT Mon 9th 9.15am ‘Eddy Bears’ (Adults & Toddlers Group) in church hall 7.30pm Growth Group at the Vicarage Tues 10th 8.50am Open the Book at St Matthew’s CE Primary Academy 7.30pm Eggbuckland Ladies’ Group in the church hall Wed 11th 9.00am Open the Book at St Edward’s CE Primary School Thu 12th 10.am Official Opening of St Matthew’s CofE Primary and Nursery Academy

7.30pm Fabric & Maintenance Team Meeting in the Vestry

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Fri 13th 7.30pm Wedding Preparation 2015 in church Sat 14th 9.30am Wedding Preparation 2015 in church 3.00pm Messy Church at Christchurch Estover Sun 15th 2nd Sunday before Advent 9.30am Holy Communion & Parish Link with St Giles, Sidmouth 5.30pm Youth Group in church hall 6.30pm Evening Praise – HEARTBEAT Mon 16th 9.15am ‘Eddy Bears’ (Adults & Toddlers Group) in church hall Tue 17th 8.50am Open the Book at St Matthew’s CE Primary Academy

7.30pm Growth Group at 1 Crown Gardens

Wed 18th 9.00am Open the Book at St Edward’s CE Primary School Sun 22nd Christ the King 9.30am Holy Communion 3.00pm Baptisms – Rev Chris Routledge 6.30pm Evening Praise – HEARTBEAT Mon 23rd 9.15am ‘Eddy Bears’ (Adults & Toddlers Group) in church hall

7.30pm Growth Group at the Vicarage Tue 24th 8.50am Open the Book at St Matthew’s CE Primary Academy Wed 25th 9.00am Open the Book at St Edward’s CE Primary School Thu 26th 7.30pm Finance Team Meeting at the Vicarage Fri 27th 3.00pm Setting up the church hall for tomorrow’s Christmas Fayre Sat 28th 2.00pm Eggbuckland Church Christmas Fayre in the church hall Sun 29th Advent 1 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Praise – HEARTBEAT Mon 30th 9.15am ‘Eddy Bears’ (Adults & Toddlers Group) in church hall 7.30pm Standing Committee & MLT Meeting at the Vicarage

FROM THE REGISTERS Baptisms 6th September Amelia Florence, daughter of David SKINNER & Emma Gibson 27th September Blake George, son of Craig & Claire YOUNGER May they grow to know Jesus and follow Him Wedding 12th September Alan Victor PAGE & Judith LEVENSON

May they continue to grow in their love for each other Funerals 17th September Winnifred COOMBS aged 88 years – Cremation 22nd Harold Croston STAFFORD aged 84 years 24th Basil Frederick ROBERTS aged 91 years – burial in churchyard 24th Dennis Keith BOASE aged 77 years 24th Alfred George LUGG aged 81 years – Cremation 25th Dorothy May BOWEN aged 91 years

May the Lord bring comfort and healing to those bereaved

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From the Editor In the 10th October edition of the Telegraph Magazine there was an article by Mick Brown entitled “Can You Teach Yourself to be Happy?” Apparently there is an organisation, Action for Happiness, of which the Dalai Lama is patron. They have set up a new course in happiness called ‘Exploring What Matters.’ Mick Brown explains that it follows a model similar to Alcoholics Anonymous or the Alpha Course and is a non-profit making charitable initiative. I can imagine that many of the members of Action for Happiness (there are 60,000) are looking to fill a gap in their lives that, for them, religions and faiths have failed to provide. Many others want to help those less happy than themselves and perhaps see the course as an add-on to their religious beliefs. One of the co-founders is Richard Layard, author of ‘Happiness: Lessons from a New Science’ which advocates that happiness and not growth should be the object of our economic policies. Mark Williamson, Director of Action for Happiness is quoted as saying, “Life is a roller coaster with both joy and pain, but a happy life is one where you’re able to

deal with the challenges and setbacks and still cope and thrive.” He believes, “Externally, our relationships are far more important than our income, where we live – even to some extent the society we live in. Our connections to other people matter so much more than the material things. So inner peace, the joy we can get out of helping others, a broader sense of life’s meaning – all of those things are really strong in the Course!”

He says, “...as long as we still think “success” for our society is perpetual growth, not only are we never going to solve our environmental problems, we’re never going to solve our well-being problems either. We live in a culture that constantly sends the message that happiness and self-fulfilment lie in material goods and social status. We all know it’s not true, but still persist in believing it. ….The pursuit of happiness only tends to confirm the apparent paradox that the more we strive for personal happiness the less likely we are to find it.” Brown writes that research at the University of California suggests that income constitutes a relatively small measure of happiness – a fact that the misery of so many lottery winners appears to confirm. Williamson says that the reason why some people in poor countries are able to live happy lives is because they have so many other things that matter more; strong family and personal relationships, a sense of purpose, connection to a community, often faith. Brown concludes: “To the outsider, much of what Action for Happiness is advocating seems to come from the department of the blindingly obvious: happiness is not an individual pursuit but a social one; family and friends make you happy; it’s good to help people; nothing is more conducive to happiness than to give with no thought of reward; count your blessings. But while we know these things, we tend to forget them. Or rather we forget to incorporate the ideas and practices into our lives.” It strikes me that much of what Action for Happiness is advocating is based on Christ’s teachings.

Pat Whatty

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The Radical The word ‘radical’ is defined as ‘relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far reaching or thorough’. The noun means ‘a person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform’.

Radicals are often despised by the Establishment or loved and followed by the ordinary person. Pope Francis has spoken on poverty and climate change, making world leaders listen to his words. Jeremy Corbyn, a long-time pacifist and left-wing politician, wins an election against all odds speaking out against austerity and advocating the withdrawal of the so-called nuclear

deterrent. Both men are Radicals, expressing views that challenge social norms. History is full of radicals; the Reformation saw a monk named Martin Luther nail a written protest to a church door, against the then corrupt Roman Catholic Church, risking his own life in so doing. The consequences of that action led to the emergence of Protestantism. In the Victorian era, people such as William Wilberforce, Florence Nightingale, Lord Shaftesbury and Elizabeth Fry, just to name a few, spoke for the slave, the soldier, the mill worker and the prisoner. Today we look at these men and women as enlightened but at the time they were ridiculed and seen as troublesome to the State.

In recent times, characters such as Martin Luther King and Bishop Tutu spoke out against racism and in the case of the former, paid the price of death in doing so. All the names mentioned, have certain similar characteristics. They

are compassionate and have a concern for those who are seen as the least in society. However, all but one, as far as I am aware, have another set of shared values and these are based upon their Christian beliefs. Christianity has always had its ‘radicals’. In the second Century, believers were thought to be subversive. Pliny the Younger and other pagan writers at the time accused Christians of ‘Atheism’ by not worshiping the gods of the Empire. Such opposition resulted in persecution and in many cases martyrdom, yet it was the love shown between them that had the most profound effect upon their persecutors. The reason for such compassion probably came from the greatest Radical of them all, Jesus Christ. Throughout his three years of ministry, he always provoked those in authority, whether secular or religious. His associations with lepers, prostitutes and tax collectors made him a target for the pious and critical Pharisees. Such notoriety finally led to his crucifixion. The early Church was formed from followers of Jesus who were equally radical. All were treated the same whatever their class. Wealth was distributed equally and all were cared for including the vulnerable. Perhaps the ‘Radical’ is not someone we should condemn but as Christians, someone who we should endorse. In the words of Jesus, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me, for whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” Yours in Christ, Julian Payne (Churchwarden)

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Muriel’s Page

For the Beauty of the Earth

Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1836-1917) was born and spent his childhood at Spa Villa, Bath. It was from the hillside there that he is supposed to have been inspired to write his famous hymn. He was educated at Queens’ College, Cambridge, graduating in 1871 and, as an ordained teacher of Classics (he taught at Somerset College), he intended the hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth”, to be sung at the offering of the Bread and Wine. It has instead become a favourite choice for harvest festivals. First verse: For the beauty of the earth,

For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth, Over and around us lies. Christ our God to Thee we raise, This our sacrifice of praise. Pierpoint, who was born during he reign of William IV, died during the 1st World War and it seems to me that his background could be very interesting, especially with a first name like Folliott and the surname Pierpoint. However, I find this hymn writer’s life very poorly recorded, even in my book entitled “Hymns by English Hymn Writers.”

Muriel Marshall

Editor’s Note Pierpoint published “The Chalice of Nature and other Poems” which was later republished as “Songs of Love, the Chalice of Nature, and Lyra Jesu.” He also wrote a number of hymns less well-known than the one quoted above. Pierpoint was also a Tractarian (a member of Tractarianism), a Christian Movement founded in Oxford in 1833, seeking to restore traditional Catholic teachings and ceremonial in the Church of England. It was based on the doctrines of pamphlets published in The Times between 1833 &1841.

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ROTAS Thanks to the few who were fit enough and available to help with the decorating of the church for Harvest Festival. The subsequent appreciative comments and observations suggest that the effort was worthwhile.

FLOWERS

Altar Memorial Chapel Angela McLeod Fri 6

th Nov Bobbie Bidgood

Jen Peart 13th

Brenda Whatty Pat Horrell & Pam Cooper 20

th Val Francksen

Margaret Turner 27th

Brenda Whatty

BRASSES Week commencing Monday 2

nd Nov Marion Gates

23rd

Brenda Whatty

CHURCH CLEANING Week commencing 2

nd Nov Jenny Loynes

16th

David Sinclair 30

th Peter & Maureen Anderson

Eggbuckland Ladies’ Group On November 10th we shall be having a Social Evening with a bring & shared supper. There will also be a Christmas themed Bring & Buy. It has been decided that the venue for our Christmas Lunch will be Pierres at the Royal William Yard on Tuesday, 8

th December.

CHURCH FLOODLIGHTING

Grateful thanks to Pat Horrell who has sponsored the tower floodlighting in memory of her husband, Lloyd.

Magazine Deadline

The deadline for the DECEMBER/JANUARY magazine is SUNDAY, 15TH NOVEMBER

Only Joking! A man went to the doctor and asked if he could cure his sleepwalking. “Try these,” said the doctor, handing him a small box. “Are they sleeping pills?” “No, they’re tin tacks; spread them on your bedroom floor.

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HELLO, ST EDWARD’S….. …..from Carl & Linda Budden: We are delighted to be with you as Assistant Curate and Wife!

I (Carl) have been asked to write a short ‘pen picture’ for the Parish Magazine by way of introduction, so here goes: I am 58 years old. Linda and I have been married for 34 years and have two grown-up children, Tom aged 27 and Ellie aged 24. I was born and raised in Dorset but moved to Plymouth in 1978, after graduating from Reading University with a BSc Degree in Estate Management to become a Chartered Surveyor and have lived here ever since. We now live in Mannamead. I have spent the best part of my professional career working in the public sector, in property development and regeneration, and

have been fortunate enough to have been involved in the delivery of a number of major projects in Plymouth and throughout the South West, such as the Royal William Yard in Stonehouse and the Wave Hub Project in Cornwall. I now work for Plymouth City Council’s Strategic Development Projects Team, primarily on the redevelopment of South Yard, Devonport, though I also still like to dabble in Royal William Yard! Linda is a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist in Plymouth – her fifth career since beginning as a nursery nurse. She then worked as an administrator at the former Royal Naval Hospital in Stonehouse, re-trained to become a library assistant at the former R N Engineering College, Manadon, Plymouth University and the Central Library before taking time out to raise two lovely children. Linda then returned to Marjon, gaining a BSc Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Phew! What an achievement. My journey to faith began as a child in the village where I was born and where I

attended the parish church of St Mary’s, Sixpenny Handley. But it wasn’t until I was nearly 18 (40 years ago), that God really began to mean something to me personally and to make a difference to my life. Since then, I have attended a number of evangelical and charismatic churches before returning to my ‘mother church’, the Church of England, in 2001 (it’s a long story), when Linda and I started attending St Jude’s Church here in the City – very aptly, I think, St Jude being the Patron Saint of lost causes!

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Linda was born in South Wales and moved to Plymouth with her parents as a child, growing up in the Elim Pentecostal Church before we married in 1981. My interests are sport (particularly football, cricket and cycling), reading, music (from classical to rock, from opera to jazz, from choral to folk and so on) and enjoying the company of my family and friends. Linda is interested in music, cinema, reading and craftwork (cross stitch, patchwork, quilting, knitting, crochet, etc), spending time with family and friends and she is a brilliant quizzer, with an unrivalled, encyclopaedic knowledge of trivia! We very much look forward to being with you for the next four years and getting to know you better.

The Fraternal Four

After a long day walking around the hills of Crummock Water in the Lake District, in which Jon had managed a swim in the very cool water of the lake, we travelled on to Buttermere. It all got a bit touristy and busy for us so we

continued on to the spectacular pass at Seatoller and sat in the car park admiring the view, re-charging our batteries and taking photos. It was late in the day and I was looking forward to returning to our holiday cabin and putting my feet up when Jon announced, “Let’s go and look for the Borrowdale Yews.”

Although we had done a very limited research into these famous trees, we didn’t know exactly where they were but as we were travelling back through Borrowdale, and not one to dampen

anyone’s enthusiasm, I agreed and off we set. I managed a little snooze as Jon drove round winding country lanes, deeper and deeper into the heart of the Lake District. We passed a pub in the little hamlet of Seathwaite called ‘The Yew Tree’ and decided we must be on the right track. We parked up in a little car park opposite the (sadly closed) pub where there was an information board giving us directions to these famous trees.

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We had to drive down a rough single track taking us into a beautiful valley, surrounded by spectacular mountains which eventually led to a farm that had been turned into a very basic camp site. We were in the middle of nowhere and there was no sign of the trees. Jon parked the car by the side of the road and set off to explore. Feeling very tired by now, I decided I would stay in the car and wait for him. He came back ten minutes later very excited as he had met a man with a book and they decided that the Borrowdale Yews were a short trek

over the stream and up the side of the hill. With a small groan, I decided to muster up some enthusiasm and we set off, with our dog, as the sun was getting lower in the sky. Finding our way through the deserted farm buildings, we passed two wonderful looking yurts in the quiet camp field and crossed a wooden bridge at the base of a beautiful waterfall. We followed the stream along the valley, picking our way over boulders and stones along the way. Jon had seen an area of lighter green among the trees and was convinced this was the yew trees. Ten minutes later we were there. Huge, mysterious structures, new growth sprouting out of the dead hollow wood, gnarled and twisted, standing silent and stately in that tucked away place. The largest of these trees, measuring approximately 22 feet in diameter, is dated as being around 1,500 years old and, although knocked down during a storm in 2005, is now renewing its canopy and beginning to grow again.

It is no wonder that Wordsworth was so struck by these incredible trees and wrote the poem “The Fraternal Four” about them and the yew tree at Lorton Vale, Cumbria.

But worthier still of note are those fraternal four of Borrowdale,

Joined in one solemn and capacious grove:

Huge trunks! And each particular trunk a growth

Of intertwisted fibres serpentine, Up-coiling and inveterately convolved.”

It was an unforgettable experience to stand among them, wondering at the majesty of God’s handiwork, so glad that we had made the effort, even though tired, to search and eventually find them. Our patience and perseverance was rewarded. Sue Lake

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Parish Pieces Living Churchyard Launch

We have received very good coverage of the official launch by the Bishop of Plymouth of the Living Churchyard project on 26th September. The Herald previewed the event in some detail and Radio Devon’s piece including interviews with Jon Lake, Rev Chris and the Bishop, broadcast on 4th October, was an extremely encouraging one. Jon in particular seems to be a natural in front of the microphone. It is also covered on the Diocesan website with a photo of

the Bishop cutting the green ribbon encircling the yew tree. Unfortunately, the information board, kindly donated by Plymouth Community Homes did not arrive until a couple of days later. The launch was very well attended and a guided tour of the churchyard provided a good insight of what had already been achieved and future aspirations. The community was well represented with church members and interested others as well as our local MP, Johnny Mercer and family and Ward Councillors, Ian and Linda Bowyer. It was good to welcome Rev Tim Dickens and Elizabeth, still taking an interest in St Edward’s. The home-made elderflower wine made from blossoms picked in the churchyard was very popular as was all the barbecued fare ably prepared by Bob Hall. Thanks for the Grant Plymouth City Councillors are allocated a small amount of money each year that they can distribute at their discretion for modest community projects within their wards. We are very pleased that Councillor Mrs Bowyer has given a grant of £100 to St Edward’s to be used for the work in the Living Churchyard project. A final decision has yet to be made as to just what it will be spent on; perhaps tools or it could go towards developing the proposed memorial garden alongside the entrance path. Whatever is decided we would like to express our thanks to Mrs Bowyer. Radio Recording

There was an air of excitement at the end of the Morning Service on 11th October when Michael Chequer of Radio Devon set up his recording equipment in St Edward’s and asked the congregation and choir to sing a verse or two of “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” and the first verse of the National Anthem. Michael is producing a drama/documentary of the Second World War, narrated by John

Nettles and will let us know when it is to be broadcast. Those of us involved in this little contribution will be interested to hear whether some of the sound effects requested – rustling of paper, intake of breath – come over in the broadcast. Everyone remembered to sing “God save the King” as opposed to “Queen” and it’s now a matter of waiting to see just when “Songs of Praise” comes from Eggbuckland! Only Joking! Eve was created because God knew that one day Adam would need someone to find and hand him the TV remote control.

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Parish Pieces Harvest Festival As usual the church was beautifully decorated for our Harvest Festival Services. It is at this time of the year that chrysanthemums really do come into their own, their pungent scent being so redolent of Harvest time. Very many thanks to all who donated produce for the decorating and those who brought food items for later distribution. The donated harvest loaf, displayed in the Memorial Chapel was a prominent feature, so expertly crafted at the Bakery Department of Morrison’s Outland Road store to whom our appreciation for their time and trouble. Financial Report

At the PCC Meeting on 29th September, it was reported that our overall surplus for the year to the end of August was £882.52. Monthly income has fluctuated but the total for the eight months was £47,606.25. PCC members were warned that expenditure could be expected to increase following the appointment of our SWYM Children & Families Worker. Donations and undertakings by some

church members have reduced the annual commitment by 25% but this still leaves £7.500 to find so other assistance would be appreciated. Lighting up Eggbuckland for Christmas All sorts of activities are in the planning stage for Wednesday, 2nd December when there will be a grand switching on of Christmas lights in Eggbuckland. The intention is a co-ordinated effort by the village and church with the yew tree in the churchyard being illuminated. Involvement by the schools, Prince Maurice, Community Choir, et al should make it a night to remember. Watch out for more details in the coming weeks.

EGGBUCKLAND CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY, 28

TH NOVEMBER @ 2.00PM

FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING GRAND DRAW – INCLUDES THEATRE ROYAL PANTO TICKETS

IDEAL CHANCE TO GET YOUR STOCKING FILLERS REFRESHMENTS

Admission – Adults 25p – Children free

Only Joking! A man came home from work and told his wife, “I got sacked today. My boss said my communication skills were terrible.” “What did you say to him,” asked his wife.

“I didn’t know what to say,” replied the husband.

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CHRIST CHURCH, ESTOVER

Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth. PL6 8UE www.christchurch-estover.org.uk

NOVEMBER 2015

Team Details Reverend Rob Jones Baptist Tel 780830 Vacancy Church of England Father Jonathon Bielawski Roman Catholic Tel 701660 Father Jacek Kostuch Roman Catholic “ Curates within the Holy Family Mission Community: Reverend Tim Thorp Catechesis and Teaching Tel 417618 Reverend Chris Routledge Children and Young People Tel 781564 Father Simon Rundell Mission and Evangelism Tel 702119 Enquiries concerning Baptisms, Dedications, Weddings and Funerals please telephone 780830 Who to contact: Church Warden Beryl Norton Tel 211324 Assistant Church Warden Paul Lane Deacon Ann Bailey Tel 208171 Flowers Julia Mudge Tel 707778 Joyful Noise Adrian Thatcher Tel 704058 Newsletter items Janet or John Brooks Tel 210768 Or email bulletin@christchurch-estover.org.uk Hon Treasurer Penny Wicks Hon Secretary Val Egan Magazine Beryl Norton Pianists Adrian Thatcher / Ann Bailey Safeguarding Reps Jan Simpson / Janet Brooks Rainbows Mary Roberts Tel 789404 Brownies and Guides Maureen Horton (evenings) Tel 301460

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Diary for Christ Church A warm invitation is extended to all who wish to attend our services and social events.

Each Wednesday at 9.15 am Morning Prayers followed by the Roman Catholic Mass at 9.30 am in the Chapel.

Baptism Preparation at St Edward's Church, Eggbuckland Baptism Preparation takes place on the second Sunday of the month at 3 pm. Please contact Beryl on 211324 to book a place.

From the Baptism Register: 8th March Henry Lawrence, son of Lee and Samantha Wilson 29th March Thea Jayne, daughter of Ashley Knight and Aimee

Chapman 12th July Ruby Zanthe-Rose, daughter of Lee and Victoria Glattback

9th August Abigail Bethany, daughter of David Brock-Cook and

Lynnette Earley

Fellowship Group Tuesday 2.15 pm - 3.30 pm at 75 Dartmouth Walk. Contact Tel 707119

Hire Enquiries ELM centre - Monday to Saturday: contact Brenda on Tel 301015 Church/ELM centre - Sunday: contact Tel 780830 or call in to the Cafe on a Monday or Tuesday morning.

1st Nov 10.30 am Morning Worship: Miss Ann Bailey

3rd Nov 7.30 pm Church Council Meeting

6th Nov 6.30 pm Beetle Drive and refreshments - Cost £3

8th Nov 10.30 am Remembrance Sunday: Reverend Rob Jones Parade Service

14th Nov 3 - 5 pm Messy Church: Theme - The Lost Sheep

15th Nov 10.30 am Holy Communion: Reverend Nick Griffin

22nd Nov 10.30 am Morning Worship: Mr Adrian Thatcher 25th Nov 6.15 pm Christingle Service with Brownies & Rainbows

29th Nov 10.30 am Advent 1: Holy Communion: Reverend Peter Sweeting

3.00 pm Catholic Choral Society Advent Service

6th Dec 10.30 am Advent 2: Morning Worship & Baptism: Reverend John Richards

7th Dec 6.00 pm Community Carol Service

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Church based organisations

The Cafe in the Elm Centre You are warmly invited to call in for refreshments and a chat between 9.00 am - 12 noon Monday - Thursday. Last orders for freshly cooked food is 11.30 am. If you would like to help out for an hour or two please speak to Penny or Brenda.

Thank you The 35th Birthday celebration on 6th September was a resounding success as a number of clergy and friends who have moved away; joined us for the Birthday tea and service. Thank you to all who worked so hard planning, preparing the Church, and clearing up afterwards to ensure the day was such an outstanding success.

A warm welcome to Father Jon Bielawski and Father Jacek Kostuch, the new Parish Priest and Assistant Priest at St Peter's & St Thomas More.

The following prayer is said at the Wednesday Mass at Christ Church Loving Father, You so loved the world that you sent us your only Son, that we might believe in him and have eternal life. May we encounter Jesus Christ anew this day and live the Good News with joy. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to "go out to the whole world and proclaim" our faith with confidence. Give us the courage to witness to the Joy of the Gospel by our words and actions. Help our parish to become more welcoming and missionary, so that you may be known and loved by all people. We make this prayer through Our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever, Amen.

Yoga with Venita 07745 521069

Monday 6.15 - 7.15 pm

Slimming World Tuesday "

9.30 & 11.30 am 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30 pm

Yoga 1st & 3rd Wednesday 10.30 – 11.45 am

Brownies Wednesday 6.00 – 7.30 pm

Rainbows Friday 5.30 – 6.30 pm

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Leigham Church Hall: Monday 9 - 12 noon Playschool Contact Heidi Bailey on Mobile 07929 039 832

7 – 9 pm Close to Heel Dog Training Contact Janet Timpson Tel 707772

Tuesday 9 - 12 noon Playschool - see contact details above.

7 – 8.30 pm Plymouth Kennel Club (alternate wks) Contact Kevin – Tel 07812 362 350

Wednesday 9 - 12 noon Playschool - see contact details above.

5 – 9 pm Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (Term time) Contact Graham Hancock Tel 773372 Thursday 9 - 12 noon Playschool - see contact details above

8 – 10 pm Canine Society: Training for Crufts (alternate wks) Contact Debbie Tel 823106

Friday 9 - 12 noon Playschool - see contact details above Leigham Church hall is available for private parties on Saturday and Sun-day – please contact Maisie Pullyblank Tel: 707119.

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The Bees’ first year at St Edward’s

There is something special working with nature; it has a peacefulness all of its own. The gentle humming of the bees foraging amongst the wild flowers for nectar and pollen is a soothing balm for the soul. The churchyard makes an ideal site, a tranquil haven in the midst of a bustling, noisy city, where you can escape from today’s pressurised life.

Of the two hives introduced this spring, one has done well and should be in a good position to make it through the winter. The other has struggled all summer, becoming queen-less on two occasions and despite several attempts to give them a new queen, the colony has failed. Next spring a new colony will be introduced to this hive. The bees like it here as the site is well-sheltered from strong winds by the trees and they have access to fresh water from the spring that bubbles away alongside. Visitors can watch the bees flying to and from their home, hundreds coming and going, supplying the hive with food to raise new bees and to build up their stores of honey for the winter.

The six weeks of life each bee has, begins with two weeks of intensive learning of tasks inside the hive. Once these are mastered they become foraging bees, starting with an orientation flight around the hive to discover where home and the significant landmarks are. Then it’s off on an adventure to discover where the best flowers are, returning with protein in the form of pollen to build new baby bees’ bodies and sugar as nectar which is mostly used to heat the

hive. The cool summer has melted away these last few weeks and autumn is now here. The hives are still quite busy on warm sunny days, even though the population is reducing in number, ready for the coming winter. The colony needs about 40 lbs of honey to see them through to the spring. The queen has now reduced her laying and the last of the summer bees are dying off. It’s now the winter bees’ job to make sure they look after their queen and defend against marauding wasps and hornets. They also need to keep out mice that may want a nice warm bed for the winter. If they make it through to the spring, then they will be busy flying again, gathering their provisions from all the wild and garden flowers, continuing the pollination that ensures both theirs and our survival as a species. Tim Payne – Citybees

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM HMS Serpent

This slightly condensed article was researched and written by Bill Chislett

November 10th is the 125th anniversary of the disaster that befell HMS Serpent which was wrecked with the loss of 173 lives. There were only three survivors, one of whom was Leading Seaman Frederick Joseph Gould whose parents lived at 1 Bowhay Cottages, Eggbuckland. Disaster befell HMS Serpent on Monday, 10th November, 1890

when she was wrecked off the Spanish Galician coast, the infamous “Coast of Death” in an area known as Punta Boi. Of the crew of 176, only three survived – Leading Seaman Frederick Joseph Gould of Eggbuckland, Able Seaman Onesiphorus (Oney) Luxton of Topsham and Able Seaman Edmond Burton of Camberwell, Essex. The ship had set sail from Plymouth on 8th November on her first commission, destined for service on the Cape of Good Hope and the West African coast, under the captaincy of Commander Henry Leith Ross. However, the ship encountered a heavy gale, rain and poor visibility off the Galician coast and ran onto rocks some 600 yards from shore, slipped off into deep water and sank to the bottom in less than an hour. In the morning, bodies were found scattered along the shore or floating in the water with the wreckage from the ship. On 11th November, the collecting of the bodies by the local inhabitants began, many of which were mutilated and unidentifiable and days later, bodies were still being washed up on the shore. 142 bodies were recovered and were buried in an improvised cemetery known locally as “The English Cemetery” that was consecrated on 23rd November, 1890. The three survivors, with Leading Seaman Gould in charge, had been detailed to prepare a boat on the port side for launching. Fortunately, they had put on life jackets (the ship carried only 27 for the crew of 176). Whilst preparing the boat, a great wave struck the port bow, the ship keeled over to starboard and the three sailors were washed overboard. After spending several hours in the water, Burton managed to reach the shore where he found many of the crew dead and Luxton, who had a badly injured right leg. They managed to walk to

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a nearby house where the residents took them to the local priest. Gould also made it to the beach, the worse for wear. The survivors were picked up by HMS Tyne and arrived back in Plymouth on 21st November. Gould and Luxton were transferred to RN Hospital, Stonehouse. Gould had a fever and severe injuries sustained from being beaten against the rocks. As a result of the tragedy, it became a rule that all RN ships should carry life jackets for all the crew on board. This class of ship was much criticised and had a bad reputation regarding their sea-going qualities. They could not keep up their speed in head seas and, owing to the great weight in the bows, pitched heavily. They were quick rollers and consequently unsteady gun platforms. It was reported unanimously that the armament was too heavy and the vessels were “crank” and the forecastle itself was not strong enough for the weight it had to bear. Frederick Joseph Gould He was born in Plymstock on 8th July, 1865, son of John and Maria Gould. Sometime after 1871 the Goulds moved to Eggbuckland and were living at 1 Bowhay Cottages. Frederick joined the Royal Navy as a boy sailor in 1874 and joined HMS Implacable in 1879 as a boy. In 1881 he was serving aboard HMS Wolverene as a Boy 1st Class and, before being appointed to HMS Serpent, had served on seven different vessels. On leaving hospital after the loss of Serpent he was appointed to HMS Vivid, the base ship at Devonport and later HMS Cambridge, a gunnery ship at Devonport. He was promoted to PO 2nd Class in February, 1891 and then joined HM Coastguard Harwich Southwold in the following October until1899 and then Shotley Gate, Suffolk until 1902 when he was transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve at Devonport. He married Susannah Underhill of Dawlish, on 23rd June, 1891 and five of his ten children were born in Essex, a further four in Plymouth and one in Chudleigh. The 1911 census shows he was living at Clare Buildings, Coxside and working as a fireman for the Borough Council Refuse Department. He rejoined the Royal Navy on 23rd March 1915, serving on HMS Vivid, Ganges and Pembroke. In possession of three Good Conduct badges, he was invalided out on 21st September, 1917 with carcinoma of the tongue and died in 1918.

O God of truth and justice, we hold before you those whose memory we cherish,

And those whose names we will never know. Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world,

And grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm.

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Acts 13: 1-12

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Parish Notes from the Past

100 Years Ago 3rd November, 1915 – Lt Frank Baker, the Vicar’s elder son, writes from France – in the train – returning to the Front from three days’ home leave. He can hear the guns.

On the 8th he writes requesting a thick woollen jacket. “It cannot be too thick. We don’t wear overcoats unless absolutely necessary as they get in the way (of our work in the trenches).” 11th Nov – Wet weather has undone all the work of two months in the trenches. “Everything is falling in, the dug outs are flooded, and the mud! – sometimes it seems almost impossible to live.” “Yet it is wonderful to see the cheery faces of the men,

who turn everything aside with a joke and undauntedly set to work to make the best of things.” He reports periods of quiet interspersed with intense shelling activity – about 500 shells in three hours – sending splinters 500 yards. 19th Nov – “I am not feeling very fit now, but the rest in billets tomorrow will soon buck me up.” 20th Nov – “Very comfortable billet in a farm. It was cold in the trenches – 2 inches of snow three mornings running.” In Eggbuckland, parish work continued with five candidates being presented for Confirmation at St Peter’s, Wyndham Square. Inexplicably, there was an unusual number of funerals in the month as a result of 9 deaths locally.

75 Years Ago The effects of war time in November, 1940 were beginning to show. The Vicar, Preb Stanley Carden, wrote: “Now the clocks are put forward an hour over the whole year, the problem of early Services has arisen. I have determined to tackle it. Blue bulbs (because of the blackout) have been installed in the church and vestry. They adequately serve our purpose. The light will be sufficient to see what we want to see when our eyes get accustomed to the semi-darkness.“ “Difficulties about paper and increased cost of production have caused us to consider what can be done abut the Parish Magazine. At present it does not pay its way and the Church Expenses Fund has to make up a considerable deficiency. We cannot afford it. No definite decision has yet been arrived at, but something must be done.”

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ORGANISATIONS (Parish Centre)

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Sunday (during

9.30am service

2nd,3rd 4th & 5th

Sundays),

Rev’d Chris

Routledge

- 781564

EDDYBEARS Parent and Toddler Group

Monday 9.15am -

11:15am (Term

Time Only),

Helen Routledge - 781564 E-mail: eddybears@stedwards.church

RAINBOWS 2nd

Eggbuckland

Monday 5.30pm

Church Hall

Clare Riggs - 208054

BROWNIES 5th

Eggbuckland

Monday 6.15pm

Church Hall

Mrs Wilma

Heveran

- 518063

GUIDES 1st/2nd

Eggbuckland

Monday 7.30pm

Church Hall

Mrs Jo Smith - 220804

CREATIVE

CATERPILLARS

Friday 10 - 11am Mrs Lisa Nickels - 07880 975745

LADIES

GROUP

2nd Tuesday (not

August) 7.30pm

Mrs Anne

Cresswell

- 778302

PRE-SCHOOL Honeyshute Day Nursery and Pre-school

7am - 6pm Lower

Hall

- 769964

SLIMMING

WORLD

Thursday Sessions

5.30 & 7.30 pm

Mrs Lesley Edghill

- 346646

U3A GROUP

(Quilting)

Thursday (2nd &

4th) 10 - 12 noon

Mrs Pam Capps -771275

PLYMOUTH DOG TRAINING CLUB

Wednesday

6.30pm

Mrs Rita

Goodfellow

- 350788 & 07779

245673

BALLET & BOOGIE

(Jittabugs)

Saturday 9.45 -

10.45am

Mrs Gemma

Howells

- 784712