ST. Michael's CHURCH and Parish magazine

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1 ST. Michael's CHURCH and Parish magazine DECEMBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 1st WALK FROM THE SWAN, breakfast a.m., set off th 7th 8th 9th 11th 14th 20th JANUARY 8th STORYTIME, St. Michael s Church, 6.30 p.m. Festive Fun! BORDER SINGERS, ST. MICHAEL S CHURCH, 7.00 p.m. CHRISTMAS PARTY!!! 7.30 p.m. Village Hall: B.Y.O. drinks CAROLS & Mince Pies at the SWAN, from 8.00 p.m. W.I. MEETING, Village Hall, 7.30 p.m. Eric Newton The Life & Times of a Busker Competition: Christmas Earrings ST. MICHAEL S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING, Civic Hall CAROL SINGING MARBURY, meet outside the Swan, 6.30 pm W.I. MEETING, Village Hall, 7.30 p.m. Jill Omushana: Adventures in Uganda Competition: Animal Christmas Card 12th VILLAGE HALL DANCE, Saturday, 12th January Tickets 5 31st COFFEE AND CHAT, The Spinney, 2.00 p.m. Each issue 25P Churchwardens: Jane Lunt (662910) Diana Thomas (663738)

2 ST. MICHAEL S, MARBURY 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 24th 25th 30th DECEMBER SERVICES 9.00 a.m. HC CW Readers & Steve Wood Jeremiah 33: Sidespersons: Penny Allington Luke 21: a.m. CHRISTINGLE Readers: Jane Lunt & Sofie Paton-Smith Sidespersons: Sue Evans & Sofie Paton-Smith a.m. HC CW Readers & Carolin Paton-Smith Philippians 4: 4-7 Sidespersons: Tricia Harvey Luke 3: p.m. CAROL SERVICE p.m. MIDNIGHT COMMUNION, St. Mary s Whitewell a.m. CHRISTMAS DAY Communion & Crib Service Readers: Diana Thomas Isaiah 2: 9-7 P or A Hunter Johnston Titus 2: Luke 2: 1-14 Sidespersons: P Thomas & P or A Hunter Johnston a.m. HC CW * UNITED SERVICE, St. Chad s, Tushingham Revd. Mike Rogers Colossians 3: Luke 2: ST. CHAD S TUSHINGHAM ST. MARY S WHITEWELL 2nd 5.00 p.m. Christingle a.m. HC CW 9th 9.00 a.m. HC BCP 6.30 p.m. Christingle 16th a.m. SW * 6.30 p.m. Carol Service 23rd 4.00 p.m. Carol Service a.m. Crib Service 24th p.m. COMMUNION 25th 9.00 a.m. Family Communion 30th a.m. HC CW * UNITED SERVICE Revd. Mike Rogers As Nigel and I celebrate our third year with you all I write a short word of thanks to everyone for continuing to make us feel so very welcome... Marbury is a special village with a wonderful community spirit and we would both like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very peaceful and blessed Christmas...x Revd. Veronica

3 ST. MICHAEL S, MARBURY JANUARY SERVICES 6th 9.00 a.m. HC CW Ephesians 3: 1-12 Matthew 2: th a.m. SW T.B.A. 20th a.m. SW * 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 John 2: th 4.30 p.m. EP BCP 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a Luke 4: ST. CHAD S TUSHINGHAM ST. MARY S WHITEWELL 6th 7.00 p.m a.m. SW CW * 13th 9.00 a.m. HC CW 6.30 p.m. EP * 20th 9.00 a.m. HC CW a.m. Family Service 27th a.m. HC Family Service a.m. SW * Services marked * will be lead by visiting clergy or lay readers.

4 # FOLLOW THE STAR I ve always loved Christmas! As a farmer s daughter I remember Christmas Day being very much a working day. My sister and I would have to wait until Dad had finished milking and feeding the animals before we rushed downstairs to see if Father Christmas had been! The anticipation in those moments of waiting - fueling so much excitement in us - we were ready to pop by the time Mum shouted Come on girls.i leave the rest to your imagination. Christmas is a time for children I hear people say but is that the case..? Do you know what happens when a new is star is born? Like people, stars are born, they grow old and they die. Their birth-places are huge cold clouds of gas and dust, known as 'nebulas'. The most famous of these is the Orion nebula, which is just visible with the unaided eye. These clouds start to shrink under their own gravity. As the cloud gets smaller, it breaks into clumps. Each clump eventually becomes so hot and dense that nuclear reactions begin. When the temperature reaches 10 million degrees Celsius, the clump becomes a new star. In the story of the first Christmas we hear about a star, a new star that appeared in the Winter sky. A nuclear reaction enabled intense light and heat to form in a cold, dusty, empty place hmmm? In the story of the first Christmas a very busy community missed a life changing moment as they scurried from one thing to another in the frenzy of daily activities hmmm? In the story of the first Christmas it was a bunch of ordinary men, who worked the land, that heard and witnessed the birth of something and someone who would impact upon the entire world over the course of time not a religious person in sight hmmm? Reflecting on it all I realise it wasn t the presents under the tree that gave my sister and me the excitement to end all excitements. It was the waiting itself and the anticipation of something wonderful about to take place that day within our family home Christmas without the Star and its Story soon fades but the hope, light, unexpectedness, guidance and unconditional love gifted to us all by the arrival of Jesus never cease. Wise men, women and children still seek him so, whoever you are, wherever you are Come, # Follow the Star and be a part of the journey. Yours Veronica. X

5 CAROL SINGING IN MARBURY Join the Carol Singing around Marbury Village on Thursday, 20 th December, 2018 meeting in front of The Swan at 6.30p.m. Wrap up warm and come and have a really enjoyable time. We shall be singing initially in the village and then going to Wirswall area, weather permitting. Share Christmas fellowship; the more the merrier; all budding musicians would be really welcome.! THE SWAN AT MARBURY Come and start the festivities and join us in our first Christmas community get together, Tuesday, 18th December p.m. arrival for sit down at 7 p.m. Two course traditional Christmas meal 18 per adult, 10 per child. Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding, Coffee and mince pie. Vegetarian option also available. Purchase your ticket in advance when you book in the pub, tickets available from 30th November. Tickets can t be bought over the phone. For any information on the event please call CHRISTINGLE St. Michael s Christingle service will be held on 9th December, 2018 at a.m. This service will be led by Revd. Veronica Green and we look forward to welcoming everyone.

6 ST. MICHAEL S COFFEE MORNING We ll be holding a Coffee Morning in aid of the church on Friday, 14 th December in the Civic Centre. It s bound to be a popular time for people to meet (and hopefully spend some money!) so any contributions you can make to the following stalls will be very welcome indeed Tombola prizes, Bric-a-Brac (brought along on the morning please) Cakes, jams, chutneys etc., for the Cake Stall. And of course we d be delighted if you would come along, and bring your friends to support us!diana Thomas is co-ordinating arrangements, so if you are able to donate anything, could you please let her know PARISH COUNCIL At the meeting on 15th November Councillors debated a number of issues. The Clerk had received the resignation of Councillor George Edge. The Chairman had sent condolences, on behalf of the Council, to the family of former Councillor Norman Oakley. Outcomes of Planning Applications were given. It was agreed to offer no comment to the Planning Application for Hurst Hall (18/5263N) and Holly Cottage (18/5093D); grave concern was expressed at the application (185425D) to discharge conditions 1 8 applied to Grange Farm and the application was objected to. A request for a grant for renovating the Play Area equipment had been turned down; there was a suggestion of providing Adult exercise fittings to complement the play equipment. An inspection of the equipment found a low/very low safety risk with the present provision. The Clerk was asked to contact a speaker who would advise about progressing the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan. Highways would be approached regarding relocation of existing signs and provision of more Horse Rider warning signs. A report from the last Police Cluster meeting showed an unusually high number of crime related incidents in the Marbury area. The road by the railway bridge at Wrenbury Road was to be closed for bridge repairs from 1st December to 21st January. Concerns were voiced about safety on the A49 near Bradeley Green to be an agenda item for the next meeting. The schedule of meetings for the coming year had been published.

7 COFFEE AND CHAT We will be meeting at The Spinney, on Thursday, 31st January, 2019, at 2.00 p.m., by kind invitation of Peter and Diana Thomas (weather permitting!). Come and meet together for coffee, cake and fellowship. VILLAGE HALL CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, 8th DECEMBER Bring your family, bring your friends! This is the most popular event in the whole year! Turkey supper, dancing and games - what more fun could you want? Tickets - 6 from Committee members or ring Jill Shakeshaft, by 3rd December. VILLAGE DANCE Saturday, 12th January, 7.30 p.m. Dance to The Vigilantes a local band, famous for their 60 s music! It ll be a great excuse to get together to chase away the January blues!! Tickets 5, from Village Hall Committee or ring Jill, STORYTIME Stories, song and prayers, first Tuesday of each month. dress code - pj s with our teddy bears. followed by hot chocolate, marshmallows & cookies. 4th December: Festive Fun...teamwork and Giving...

8 ST. MICHAEL S CHURCH, MARBURY THE BORDER SINGERS will be performing a selection of seasonal music favourites interspersed with Christmas readings, and carols for the audience to join in with, followed by mulled wine and mince pies On FRIDAY 7 TH DECEMBER 2018 at 7.00 pm Tickets 7.50 Tickets available from Diana Thomas Jane Lunt Carol Sheard MARBURY MERRY DAYS RUBY RECIPE BOOK To celebrate 40 years of Marbury Merry Days we are thinking of creating a tea recipe book. All those recipes for the yummy cakes in the tea tent can be shared and live on! Please can you send any recipes to me, preferably by 10th January, so we can see if it will be possible. Recipes for scones, jam, biscuits, cake and maybe any high tea recipes - let s see what comes. The more varied the better so we don t have lots of recipes for the same thing! Please drop them into or send them to Townley Grange, Marbury, Whitchurch SY13 4LU or to ursstoddart@hotmail.co.uk, or give them to Veronica or Diana. Many thanks, Ursula News and articles with diary dates for FEBRUARY 2019 please to Janet Makin, on or, preferably, by to: makinatmarbury@aol.com by 15th JANUARY. Other queries or advertisements to Tricia Harvey on or by to: trishaharvey50@gmail.com

9 THE SWAN AT CHRISTMAS Festive Events Saturday 1st December Join us for our second winter walk taking in the sights of Marbury. Meet in the pub at 10 a.m. for bacon butties, tea & coffee (on the house) then David will lead us off for the walk arriving back at the pub for midday. Put your name down at the bar, children & dogs welcome! Sunday 9th December Christmas Carols in the bar from 8pm, mince pies & mulled wine, plus prizes for the best Christmas jumper, judged by Reverend Veronica. Food served until 9pm, its advisable to book a table Christmas Day Join us for Christmas drinks in the bar from a.m.-2.30p.m. New Years Eve Live music with Joey Vanzetti from 9 p.m., free entry Food served from 12 p.m p.m. Visit our website to subscribe to our mailing list so we can let you know what's going on at The Swan - Printed by Rachel Gilbert-Bratt Mobile: rachel.gilbertbratt@gmail. com

10 CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY Please note that your local Officers are Police Officer 4085 Nicky Berry Police Community Support Officer 7149 Sharon Jones They can be contacted in the following ways: Phone: 101 and ask the call taker to pass a message on to them or direct: nicola.berry@cheshire.pnn.police.uk sharon.jones@cheshire.pnn.police.uk Please remember: for non-emergency ring 101 for an emergency ring 999 Printing & Photo copying up to A3, Laminating up to A2 Booklets, Posters, Tickets, Invitations Greetings Cards made from own Paintings or Photographs Please Contact Rachel Mobile: rachel.gilbertbratt@gmail.com

11 Useful phone numbers and contacts for residents Vicarage Parish web-site Clerk Parish Council LisaTiplady Village Hall Bookings Doctors: (Penny Allington) Churchmere Practice (Bridgewater) Wrenbury Surgery Shropdoc Dial 111 NHS Travel information traveline.info Cheshire East Information Mobile library rd Thursday, p.m. Citizens Advice Bureau Police, non-emergency 101 Police, emergency Police Officer Nicky Berry 999 PCSO 7149 Sharon Jones Nantwich Police Web Site To report litter Environmental Health Dog Warden Social Care and Health Potholes Defibrillators are located at: phone Wrenbury Road Marbury & Gauntons Bank, Norbury; Ravensmoor x roads; The Black Bear, Whitchurch; The Civic Centre, Whitchurch; The Bull Ring, Whitchurch; Sainsbury s, Whitchurch; Tesco, Whitchurch; Swimming Baths, Whitchurch; Cholmondeley Arms. If you have information which would be helpful to others please them to: makinatmarbury@aol.com More useful phone numbers and contacts: Cheshire East Fire & Rescue Service Crimestoppers (you can call anonymously) Cheshire East Council Childline Red Cross Samaritans Alzheimer s Society The Silver Line NHS Choices Stroke Association wwwstroke.org.uk British Heart Foundation

12 PARISH COUNCILLORS to contact for local matters: MARBURY Stephen Wood Smithy Cottage, Marbury, SY13 4LS Elaine Mason 10 Wirswall Rd, Marbury, SY13 4LQ Janet Makin 1 Heath Lane, Marbury, SY13 4NE Peter Thomas The Spinney, Black Park, SY13 4JP Penny Allington 9 School Lane, Marbury, SY13 4LH John David Rowan Hse, School Ln, Marbury SY13 4LH NORBURY John Gibbins The Mount Farm, Norbury, SY13 4HT Philip Shakeshaft Chair; The Croft, Norbury, SY13 4HS George Drinkwater Higher Hall, Norbury, SY13 4HT John Gregg Myddle Bank Farm, Norbury, SY13 4HT Rob Perry Vice-Chair: Pear Tree Farm, Norbury, SY13 4HZ Marian Turnbull Ginger Cottage, Swanwick Green, SY13 4HL WIRSWALL Joe Briggs Wood Farm, Wirswall, SY13 4LF Fiona Wilson 2 Bradeley Gn Cottages SY13 4HE CLERK, PARISH COUNCIL: Lisa Tiplady clerk@marburyanddistrict.org.uk BOROUGH COUNCILLOR: Stan Davies Egerton Farm, Egerton, Malpas, SY14 8AN MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT: Antoinette Sandbach House of Commons, London, antoinette.sandbach.mp@parliament.uk SW1 0AA