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United Benefice of Rostherne with Bollington St John High Legh & St Paul Over Tabley Parish Magazine June 2020 Vicar: The Revd Philip Robinson - 01565 830595 The Vicarage, Rostherne Lane, Rostherne Village, Knutsford, WA16 6RZ Church and Community Working Together Please try to support our advertisers and other local businesses as much as you can.
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United Benefice of Rostherne with Bollington
St John High Legh & St Paul Over Tabley
Parish Magazine June 2020
Vicar: The Revd Philip Robinson - 01565 830595
The Vicarage, Rostherne Lane, Rostherne Village, Knutsford, WA16 6RZ
Church and Community Working Together
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CONTACTS Vicar Revd Philip Robinson 01565 830595 E-mail - [email protected]; Mobile 07854 418488 Revd’s Philip & Patricia Robinson usually take Monday as a day off
Associate Priest Revd Trish Cope 07703 470101
Curate Revd Patricia Robinson 01565 830595 Email: [email protected] Mob 07854 418 488 Reader Chris Stanisstreet Mob 07918 981723 Email: [email protected] 01925 755559 Pastoral Worker Stewart Jackson 07835 249 835
St Mary, Rostherne Wardens Mr C Tetlow, 10 Ollerbarrow Road, Hale. WA15 9PW 0161 928 2137 Mr E Wakefield, 2 Old Hall Cottages, Rostherne WA16 6RT 01565 830127 Organist Mr A Bailey 01606 834330 Tower Captain Mr C Teltlow 0161 928 2137
Holy Trinity, Little Bollington Wardens Mr F M Cookson, Agden Brook Farm, Little Bollington WA14 4TE 01925 753506 Mrs H Girardier, 53 Huntsfield Close, Lymm WA13 0SS 01925 754717
PCC Treasurer Mr C Tetlow 0161 928 2137
PCC Secretary/Deanery Rep/Electoral Roll Officer Mr R Lambert 07584 241969
Safeguarding Officer Mrs S Wakefield 01565 830127
Website - www.rosthernewithbollington.co.uk Parish Magazine Email Address - [email protected]
St John High Legh
Wardens Mr Nick Whimpanny 07554 343133
Mrs Elaine Jones 01925 753111
Deputy Warden Mrs Stewart Jackson 07835 249835
Verger Mrs Arthur Wardell 01925 752481
PCC Treasurer Mr Nick Whimpanny 07554 343133
PCC Secretary Mrs Liz Whimpanny 07905741969
Magazine Editor Ms Angela Franks [email protected]
Website: www.stjohnshighlegh.org Facebook @stjohnshighlegh
St Paul Over Tabley
PCC Secretary Mrs Brenda Folds 01565 654336
PCC Treasurer Mrs Judy Hancock 01565 733246
Magazine Editor Mr Ken Barker [email protected]
Website: www.stpaulsovertabley.co.uk
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Other Useful Contact Numbers
Little Bollington CE Controlled Primary School
Headteacher Mrs Caroline Johnstone 01565 830344
High Legh Primary School Headteacher Mrs Louise Tottle 01925 753713
Parish Councils Agden - Clerk Alex Lenihan 07775 766176 High Legh - Clerk Mrs Doreen Walker 01925 754818 Little Bollington - Clerk Mr M Reed 07766 083765 Mere - Clerk Miss K Whitlow Millington Clerk Ms Sharon Booth 07388 917 569 Rostherne - Clerk Ms Sharon Booth 07388 917 569 Tabley - Clerk Ms Sharon Booth 07388 917 569
Cheshire East Cllrs. Ms Charlotte Leach (Mobb) 07791 291 521 Ms Kate Parkinson (H.L.) 07565158 989
Bucklow Manor Care Home Ms Donna Booth 01565 830396
Children’s Adventure Farm Trust Ms Helen Crowther 01565 830447
Egerton Hall Bookings Jo Fenton 07584 854 822
Fire Station 01565 633369
High Legh Village Hall Helen Wright 07703 194052
Manchester Airport Comm Outreach Team 08000 967 967
Mere & Tabley Comm Club 01565 830229
Natural England (Nature Reserve) Mr Rupert Randall 07880 743804
Rostherne Art Group Mrs Joan Gate 01565 830134
Tabley House Nursing Home 01565 650888
Tatton Estate Office Fisher German 01565 757970
W.I. High Legh Mrs Jean Evans 01925 755979
W.I. Little Bollington Mrs P Winward 01565 830467
July Magazine
We hope that by July we will be able to deliver some paper copies to people who are not online. We would prefer as many people as possible to continue to have the pdf version of the magazine in the future. As things are at the moment we cannot ask out volunteers to deliver magazines. We can post copies to people who are shielding/isolating or who are not online.
We would love to hear from any reader with contributions of interest and especially what the children have been doing in response to the Storytelling Services we have streamed.
Please send any items to your usual Editor (see opposite) by the end of the day on Monday 15 June 2020.
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From the Ministry Team As I write this letter in the middle of May we have just begun to move into the first stage of easing the Covid-19 restrictions. Last week, the slogan that we had all become very familiar with “Stay home” was changed –somewhat controversially – to “Stay alert”. “Stay home” was linked to very clear restrictions. We all had to stay at home except for a few exceptions –essential work, medical care, exercise and shopping for essentials. On the whole the British public complied –and that was made easier by the simplicity of the message “stay home”. However, the Prime Minister altered that message to a request to stay alert. This came along with some easing of restrictions on ” was relatively straightforward (though some decisions had to be worked out case by case). Now we have moved into a more nuanced phase in our re-sponse to the pandemic. It seems that we are responding less well to the new guidance because we are required to use common sense, make some judge-ments and begin to discern what risks are appropriate. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson explained in a newspaper article on 17th May, that living through this new phase and into the future was more complex because it is a complex prob-lem that we are facing. It’s rather like that when we look at human behaviour more generally. Life is complex and guiding our response to people and situa-tions, shaping our behaviour - such as our thoughts, words and deeds – is com-plex. Every situation is different, every person is distinctive each response is unique. If we look at the history of God’s guidance to the human race on how to live their lives in accordance with his law, we see a similar story of moving from ten clear-cut commandments to a more subtle interpretation given through Jesus. “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement.” (Matthew 5:21). Jesus understood that the underlying emotion would lead to thoughts and deeds which might eventually in some cases lead to murder. In following the commandments of God, in bringing our wills into line with God’s will, we need to look deep into our hearts because that’s where the cause lies. In this example, we need to discern what anger feels like to us and looks like to others, as well as understanding a definition of murder. During the Last Supper, Jesus issued a new over-riding commandment to his disciples. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35). Our response to this commandment requires not just external compliance but a
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change of heart. That change of heart will guide our thoughts words and deeds as we seek to live out that commandment. It helps us to recognise what loving one another means for each person in each situation. It helps us to choose how we remain constantly patient and kind with no limit to faith, hope or endurance, keeping no score of wrongs, always protecting – not just our family and friends but our enemies. The change on the inside helps us to make the choices that will show on the outside. We need to change on the inside so that we are filled with love until there is no room for anything else that might spoil God’s image in us. As the theologist William Adams Brown wrote: “We need to free ourselves from the idea of God’s law as statute imposed upon us from without and to substitute that of his spirit as a principle governing life from within.” But if this seems a tough challenge, we do not face it alone. Jesus sends us power from on high, the Holy Spirit to guide, inspire and strengthen us. Rev’d Trish
From the Registers - Funerals:
St John’s: Valerie Jones
Coffee and Chat
During the lockdown we are meeting at 11.00 every Wednesday on Zoom. Follow this link for the meetings up to and including 3rd June.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77719805127?pwd=VTFEWmdWNVBwdStKemxxRUlBK2dwQT09 Meeting ID: 777 1980 5127 Password: 2v8UVT
(You can register for free at Zoom.uk or Zoom us and download the App to your phone or ipad as well as desktops)
Contact Patricia for more details if you wish on 01565 830595
If you are lonely or finding life difficult and would like to talk to someone please telephone one of the ministry team whose contact details are on page 8. All conversations are in strict confidence and we are happy to meet you somewhere outside and, if you wish in another locality.
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With help from our friends at Quiztaztic, we are very excited to be bringing the nations favourite afterwork pastime to your living room, for the second time; the PUB QUIZ! Albeit with a twist. It’s a virtual pub quiz! All you have to do to join in the fun is to stream the live quiz through Youtube at 8pm on Friday night. Teams can be a single household or you may join with up with other households to make one collective team. So whether you get the kids down from their bedrooms or videocall with your much missed col-leagues, the choice is yours but there is a maximum of 8 players per team and 4 households per team!
Our website www.caft.co.uk/events/quiznight has all the details. To register email [email protected]
Weekly News and Prayer Update
This is sent out each Saturday by Mail Chimp. You just need to let Patricia ([email protected]) have your email address and it will be sent to you each week. It includes the link for the Service, a copy of the hymn, the reflection and readings, prayer ideas, notices with links to online meetings, and the link for the Storytelling Services.
Services and Coffee in Lockdown
You can access our weekly Sunday service by going to the St John’s Website www.stjohnshighlegh.org and clicking on the links.
Join us for Coffee from 11.00 each Sunday. Follow this link and the onscreen instructions. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89159752706?pwd=TTB6M2ZlbElPZndhaDVKNW9Za1JaZz09
Meeting ID: 891 5975 2706 Password: 863826 (You may not need these)
You do not need to download Zoom to join the meeting.
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Photograph of Rostherne Mere kindly provided by Jonathan Farber.
The Mere
I spread myself for miles around Except for ripples I make no sound
I look up to my tall stone friend With leafy trees around each bend.
My friends the geese, the wild ducks too Come to visit all day through
My reed beds shelter lots of life The mallards, coot and moorhen too
But underneath my waters deep live secrets that we’ve put to sleep.
Thelma Horobin 2019
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MILLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The Annual Parish & Quarterly Meeting took place remotely on Tuesday 5
th May 2020.
ANNUAL PARISH & QUARTERLY MEETING: Due to Covid-19 this meeting has had to be held remotely due to lockdown restrictions imposed by the UK government. Cllr D Flanagan opened the Annual Parish meeting at 2.30pm and welcomed those present. The election of the officers took place and Cllr Diane Flanagan was voted to remain as the Chair. Financial Report IT WAS RESOLVED that the annual report for the last financial period 2019/20 was approved by Council and will be advertised on the website once completed by the auditors.
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Observations: It was discussed by the Cllrs that maybe the PC could spend some money on a new noticeboard or have refurbished, new glass is needed on the Chapel Lane board and a backboard. The sign also needs cleaning and repainting. Quotes are to be gathered. Action: To email Ward Councillor Kate Parkinson to request more signs at
Chester Road at the end of Chapel Lane and angle on the corner. Chester Road onto Millington Lane before you go over the bridge. Same location as above, sign showing Millington Lane. There are also street signs that are being pinched Chapel Lane for one.
Open Forum: Due to Covid 19 and the government restrictions the public were not allowed to attend the meeting. With that in mind a five-day window was opened up to ena-ble the parishioners, from the 27th April until the 1st May to right in with any questions. The questions would then be answered and recorded in the minutes.
Public Rights of Way: The following response from CEC was received in regards to complaints re-garding Millington footpaths FP1 & FP2. [This footpath has been added to the strimming list this year and will be cut in May and August. However, the contractor is in lockdown (shielding) until the third week in May so there will be a delay in the annual cuts this year. Sorry for the inconvenience, but with this pandemic some of the normal procedures are being compromised. Our annual vegetation budget has been cut by 20% this financial year so I am having to remove some paths from the list, especially ones that are not well used. So although this path will be cut this year, due to the numerous com-plaints, I will be removing others off the list so that I can remain within budget.]
Planning applications: Council was updated on the registered and decided planning applications for:
• 20/0567M - 29, Whitehouse Road, Bucklow Hill WA16 6RG
• 20/1697M – Rushford Cottage, Millington Hall Lane,Millington,WA14 3RP
• 20/1652M- Stamford Arms, Lymm Road, Little Bollington, Cheshire. Casual Vacancy & Local Concerns Please contact the Parish Clerk via the Millington Parish Council website www.millingtonparishcouncil.co.uk or via email [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor or have any local concerns you wish to bring to the Parish Councillors’ attention. The next Parish meeting is due to take place on Tuesday 4
th August 2020. Time
and venue will be decided nearer the date; please refer to the notice board.
Following meetings; Tuesday 3rd Nov 2020: 7.30pm
All Parishioners are welcome to attend.
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Virtual Meeting of the Deanery Synod, 18th May 2020. Because of the Coronavirus lockdown at this time, the Meeting had to be conducted via zoom on our laptops or tablets. Revd. Canon Professor Loveday Alexander was the Speaker and her subject was. "Calling All Gods People - Everyday Faith in Everyday Life.” Participants were asked to think about "Who Does God Call" It begins with creation. To be made uniquely - in the divine image and likeness is to be called for a purpose, for God. We live in God's world and wherever we go, God is present and is at work calling us to fulfilment. God calls us as a people and calls each one, and people respond to God's call in different ways as Jesus asks different things of them. It is not only based on Ministry on a Sunday but in all walks of life and workplace. Only 2% of people are ordained and 98% not. God is at work in our lives, often through the gifts and personality we have. Key culture shifts are needed to encourage and equip lay people (the 98%) to follow Jesus confidently in every sphere of life and for interaction between ordained and lay, recognising their gifts. A Report has been put out by a team at Westminster on the implementation of strategies nationally. Reference was made to several workplace scenarios where people explained how they experienced God's influence in the way they re acted with people and situations. To conclude: listen, pray, worship, witness. Other news:- The Rural Dean then reported that the new Bishop of Chester had been appointed - The Rt. Rev. Mark Tanner, Suffragan Bishop of Berwick, in the Diocese of Newcastle. No date was fixed for his Enthronement but it would probably be in the Autumn. In the meantime, the new Bishop would like Parishes to create a video about what God is doing in our lives and the lives our community, this can then be put on social media. All Ordinations are put back to Michaelmas but Curates will be paid from the date they have would have been Ordained. The Rural Dean said the new Vicar for the Peover Churches would be Virtually Instituted on 22June 2020. Irene Roberts. Deanery Synod Rep. St. Paul’s Church, Tabley.
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The New Bishop of Chester (Picture on opposite page) You may remember that some time ago, parishioners were asked for their recommendations for the next Bishop of Chester, and no doubt you will have heard, after passing through many stages of consideration, a Bishop has now been chosen.
On 12 May 2020 No 10 Downing Street, announced that The Queen approved, at the recommendation of the Prime Minister, the appointment of The +Rt Revd Mark Tanner, 2nd Suffragan Bishop of Berwick (in abeyance since 1572) in the Diocese of Newcastle, as the 41st (since 1541) Bishop of Chester. This will be a return for him and his Wife Lindsay a Social Worker, as he was ordained in Chester, and his children Jonathan and Pippa, now at University, were born there.
Bishop Mark has an interesting background. He was born in Canada in 1970, had a farming background, was educated at Loughborough Grammar School, Christ Church Oxford, and then studied theology at Durham and Liverpool, before holding posts in the North East. His interests are vehicles, particularly motorbikes (he is a volunteer rider for Northumberland Blood Banks) and he is also a qualified diver.
With so much experience, particularly in the field of education, as an Army Chaplain, in his writings and publications, and sense of fun, Bishop Mark is ideally qualified to be the next Bishop of Chester, and his appointment is wholeheartedly welcomed in the Diocese. Despite lockdown, it is hoped he will be able to take up the position by the Autumn.
Brenda Folds – St Paul’s Over Tabley
The Mere and Tabley Community Club Our Club remains closed under current guidelines. I feel that social clubs along with pubs and restaurants will be the last to be opened up. We have however opened the bowling green under strict regulations from County Bowling Associ-ation. A booking system, two people only on the green and bowlers have to be members of the club. Any members wishing to book a time, please contact Nick Harris on 0160644876.
We will be welcoming the vital blood donor service again at the beginning of June.
A few of our members have been doing some maintenance work, abiding of course by distancing rules. The bowls pavilion has had new boards and a coat of paint. Our greensman is keeping the bowling green well maintained. We are hoping to have the car park repaired and a new patio area laid as soon as our contractor is able to operate again. So something to look forward to.
Alan Greenway, Chairman.
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News from Little Bollington Parish Meeting Bus Service – Progress
You will recall from last month’s news that we met with Councillor Craig Browne, Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council. We provided a report to Councillor Browne and a practical proposal for reinstating a bus service connecting Lymm, Agden, High Legh and Little Bollington with Altrincham. This involves making changes to existing services connecting Partington, Dunham Massey and Altrincham. It therefore requires a coordinated approach by Cheshire East Council, Warrington Borough Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
A local resident took up the matter with TfGM. Their reply stated: “we would be willing to work with Cheshire East Council if they found a solution that was mutually acceptable, sustainable and possible within existing resources”. We have forwarded this communication to Councillor Browne as this gives encouragement to our proposals, which we believe meet these criteria. We have again asked that they be given detailed consideration and we have requested an update report. Little Bollington Community Support
A support service to help local people with their shopping is running effectively. Residents send in their shopping orders which are then undertaken by volunteers from either Budgens at Broomedge or the Co-op at Heatley, near Lymm. Where possible the shopper collects the order from the shop after it has been prepared by the volunteer. Where this is not possible, the shopping is delivered to the person’s front door. We are very grateful to Eva Jones of Coe Lane who manages the Co-op shopping service every week. We also appreciate the helpful support of Budgens and the Co-op in making this possible.
Please remember that we now have a Community Support Service in place for residents in Little Bollington, Millington and Bollington Mill. If you need help of any sort, get in touch with one of our Community Champions listed on the leaf-let delivered to every household. Or contact the Parish Clerk. Many thanks to the 25 Village Volunteers who have offered their services to help people in the community. Contact: Parish Clerk: Mike Reed, 25 High Field 07766 083765 (m) [email protected] Website: littlebollington.org
LITTLE BOLLINGTON VE 75 CELEBRATIONS
Thanks to prompting by Giselle Rusted the 75th anniversary of VE day was not
forgotten in Little Bollington. Giselle obtained all the ingredients for a celebration afternoon tea and delivered them to every household on Spode Green Lane and Coe Lane.
Many other people around the village took up the idea and sat out in front of their houses for afternoon tea. Houses and gardens were decorated with bunt-ing and flags. Strains of Vera Lynn and 1940s bands were heard everywhere.
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Many people, such as Irene and Bernard Wright, created their own decorations by hand – see photos. Some residents on High Field and Park View held a socially distanced gathering on the green.
At the last minute Rev. Phillip Robinson obtained a dispensation to allow the church bell to ring out at 7.00pm – the first time it had been heard since the lockdown started 6 weeks earlier. While a mood of celebration prevailed, people remembered and paid tribute to the heroism and sacrifice made by the people of Britain 75 years ago. Our deprivations in this difficult time fade to insignificance when compared with the huge losses they suffered to win the freedoms we still enjoy today.
Abbey Leys Farmers Market - Sunday 7 June 2020
There will be a limited number of essential food stalls such as
Pie Stalls, Cordials, Yoghurts
Social distancing will be in force - please follow directions given. For more details please contact Janet Harrison: 07707 028 061or
Email: [email protected]
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SECRETS FROM THE LOCKOUT LARDER by Peter & Adelaide Williams
Adelaide and I have been cooking for the whole of our married life. I started at the age of 10 helping out in my grandmother’s small private hotel. I have always been fascinated with food and wine luckily it’s a passion I have been able to share with the whole of my family and during a rich seam in our lives travel the world promoting culinary excellence.
At this time of terrible stress and difficulty we thought it would be fun to share some of the more simple dishes that we found pleasurable when time, money and inclination are in short supply. They are, in effect, a distillation of sixty years of cooking, eating and drinking.
Eating with friends and family is the ultimate act of social communion or as the old sailors used to say ‘swinging the lantern’ as they sheltered from the storm.
Here we offer ideas for supper dishes or starter, main and dessert – as you wish.
Welsh Rarebit (Rabbit)
The real name is open to debate, either way it is delicious as starter or light lunch/supper.
300g mature cheddar cheese grated 1 large tablespoon Dijon mustard Splash Worcester sauce 1 large egg Chopped chives (optional) Salt & black pepper Method Place ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Season to taste. Prepare lightly toasted bread and spread generously with cheese mix. Place under grill until nicely brown and puffed up souffle like. Serve with chutney.
For a touch of luxury (croque monsieur style) place a slice of ham on the toast before adding the cheese mix.
Salmon Fishcakes Serves 2 people – makes 4 fishcakes
250g Anya Potatoes (or any waxy potato)
1 small red onion finely chopped
half of red or green pepper finely chopped
2 tbsps olive oil
4 gherkins finely chopped
1tin red wild pacific salmon in oil 250g
Seasoned flour for dusting
2 free range eggs
Salt & pepper
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The Sign
Readers of St John’s Parish Magazine usually receive an insert called The Sign. You may be wondering whether this will be available during the current crisis. You can access it online by going to this link where you will find a page turning version of the June issue of The Sign.
https://publications.hymnsam.co.uk/emags/SignJune20/index.html
Method
Boil the potatoes in their skins for 15 mins – do not overcook. Then cool under running water and dry. Grate carefully with the skin on.
Fry onion & pepper in 1 tbsp oil until softened.
Drain salmon and remove any bones & skin.
In a bowl combine the potato, onion & pepper, stir in gherkins and salmon sea-son well and fork through breaking up any large pieces of salmon.
Take the oiled ring mould, place on a floured dish and press in the salmon mix. Turn onto a generous quantity of flour in a bowl and dust sides & top with flour. Lift and push out onto a tray.
Fry in shallow oil 5 to 6 minutes each side (until crispy outside).
Poach eggs and serve on top of a fishcake accompanied by hot marrowfat peas.
Recommended wine – Muscadet or any crisp white.
Lemon Pudding Serves 2/4 people 4 eggs 2 large lemons 225g caster sugar 25g butter 50g plain flour 475ml milk (I use long life) Method Separate the eggs. Put the yolks, grated rind & juice of the lemons, sugar, butter & flour into a processor and blend. Beat the egg whites until firm and fold into the liquid then pour into a 1.5 litre greased ovenproof dish. Place dish in a suitable roasting tin and pour in boiling water to surround dish. Bake in oven pre-heated to 150C for 30-35 mins. Tip: If you don’t have a blender to hand – Rub the butter into the flour, add the egg yolks, grated rind & juice of the lemons and sugar and mix with a little of the milk until smooth then add the remaining milk.
Thank you to Peter and Adelaide - more recipes to follow next month.
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