December 2014 Parish of Killay Magazine

Parish of Killay

Parish MagazineSt Hilary and St Martin

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Parish of Killay -‐ Who’s WhoVicar: The Revd. Timothy J. Williams The Vicarage, 30 Goetre Fach Road, Killay, Swansea ) 01792 204233

St Hilary'sReaders: David Morgan

Eucharistic Assistants: Gillian Hutchinson, David Morgan, Eileen Nielsen, Alan Pickard

Churchwardens: Jeremy Harris ) 07717 373435 Valerie Beynon ) 204352

Church Treasurer: Pam Davies ) 208506

Sacristan: Bryan Smale ) 402559

Servers: Beryl Claybrook, Catherine Swain, Tom Bartley, Steve Lewis, Howard Phillips, Bryan Smale, John Williams, Stephanie Budski

PCC Secretary: Eileen Nielsen ) 520685

Parish Centre Booking Secretary: Eileen Nielsen ) 07902844379 or 520685

Envelopes/Gift Aid Scheme: Ken James ) 205963

Junior Church Enquiries: Father Tim

Organist/Choirmaster: Peter Carder Please send text message to 07530025275 Or email [email protected]

St Martin'sChurchwardens: Elaine Graves )207126 Colin Williams )201364

Parish MagazineEditor: Father TimCopy Editor: Roger Rees ([email protected]) ) 207916Commissioning Editor and Printer: Eric ThomasAdvertising & Distribution: Ken James

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The Vicar Writes……December 2014

ear FriendsThe media proclaims "It's Christmas" and "Christmas" is a busy time of year. The traffic is heavy on the streets. The stores are full of people looking for and buying gifts. Trees are being put up and decorated with flashy decorations. Houses are decorated with multicoloured lights. The streets of our towns and cities are flashing with pretty lights. Little boys and girls are looking for Santa Claus and it seems everyone is trying to spread cheer and promote good will -‐ when it's not Black Friday bargain hunting! It is the Christmas celebration. It is the birthday of the Saviour of the world.

So how should we celebrate Christmas? Just over 2,000 years have passed since that first Christmas and much has been added by each generation of people. We know that a lot of activities associated with Christmas are not right -‐ all the greed and gluttony etc. but we must say that every special thing done in the name of Christmas is saying to the world that Christ Jesus was born. For this, we praise the Lord. Above all of our Christmas festivities, there should be the celebration of worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ.

I said that the media proclaims "It's Christmas" but when should we celebrate Christmas? Well, as you know, December 25th has been set aside as the day to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. To calculate the exact time of His birth would be impossible now. So, whether it is correct or not, December 25th is the day set aside and known to all the world as the day we acknowledge the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Thirdly where should we celebrate Christmas? There will be Christmas parties in all kinds of places and many will see behaviour which will be regretted and, I would guess, most of them will not mention Jesus. Christmas should be a home time when family is drawn together in the


spirit of love. Christmas time should be a church time when we come together as a family in a special worship time. But, above all, we should celebrate the birthday of our Saviour in our own individual hearts. We should give Him first place in our hearts. We should truly worship Him as God the Son and we should give ourselves to Him in service to spread His message of love and salvation.

Can I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and every blessing for 2015 on behalf of my family and myself.

Yours in Christ

Remembrance Concert

People have all commented that the concert was absolutely fabulous. The Choir were on form as were Hywel Evans and Ros Evans. We were so fortunate to have such an array of talent. Thanks must go also to Roger Rees for producing such a wonderful programme which was the subject of much praise. I would like to thank our sponsors, everybody who helped in any way and I would like to especially thank Mr David Vaughan for his hard work and for being the driving force behind the whole project.

Our Vision: A family, rooted in Christ, committed to transforming lives by:Gathering as God’s people – Growing more like Jesus – Going out in the power of the Spirit.

Interviews every Monday 6pm – 7pm

Music Society 2nd Monday 7.30pm

Mothers’ Union 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2pm

Brownies every Tuesday 6pm

Luncheon Club every Wednesday 11am -‐ 2pm

Ladies’ Guild every Wednesday 7.30pm

Bowls every Friday evening 7pm -‐ 10pm

Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd Friday in the month at 2pm in the Choir VestrySimeon Fellowship last Tuesday of the month at 7.15 pm at Dunvant Rugby Club


Advent & Christmas2 December Olchfa School Carol Service (St Hilary’s)4 December Cila School Concert (St Hilary’s)6 December St. Nicholas Fayre7 December Advent 2 9.00 St Martin’s (Eucharist) 10.30 St Hilary’s (Eucharist) 16.00 Toy Service (St. Hilary’s)9 December 19.00 Music Mince Pies & Mulled Wine (St. Hilary’s)11 -‐ 15 December Christmas Tree Exhibition11 December 18.30 Memorial Carol Service (St. Hilary’s) 14 December Advent 3 9.00 St Martin’s (Eucharist) 10.30 St Hilary’s (Eucharist) 18.00 Killay Community Carols (St. Hilary’s)17 December 19.00 Ladies Guild & Mothers’ Union Carol Service (St. Hilary’s) 21 December Advent 4 9.00 St Martin’s (Eucharist) 10.30 St Hilary’s (Eucharist) 18.00 St Hilary’s, St Martin’s & Siloam Carol Service (Siloam)Christmas Eve 18.00 Living Crib Service (St. Hilary’s) 23.30 The First Eucharist of Christmas (St. Hilary’s)Christmas Day 8.00 Holy Eucharist (St. Hilary’s) 9.00 Holy Eucharist (St Martin’s) 10.30 Holy Eucharist (St. Hilary’s)Friday December 26St Stephen’s Day 10.00 Holy Eucharist. (St. Hilary’s)Saturday December 27John, Apostle & Evangelist 10.00 Holy Eucharist. (St. Hilary’s)Sunday December 28Holy Innocents 10.30 Holy Eucharist. (St. Hilary’s) (No evening Service)4 January 9.00 St Martin’s (Eucharist) 10.30 St Hilary’s (Eucharist) (No evening Service)Everyone is warmly invited to join us at all services There will be an Advent study group meeting at St Hilary’s on Mondays during Advent from 7.00pm until 8.00pm


Rotas for December 2014Readers at Morning Eucharist7th 1st Marian Williams 14th 1st Eric Thomas 2nd John Williams21st 1st Alan Clewett 2nd Alan Pickard28th 1st Angela Reed 2nd Margaret MasseyOffertory Procession7th Junior Church14th Gwynneth Prestwood & Liz Restall21st Jan & Jim Proudfoot28th Mary & David Jones

Altar Flowers7th Advent14th Advent21st Advent25th Ladies Guild28th Memory of Len Rees

Sidespersons

December Mike & Sylvia Powell, Barbara Thomas, Howard PhillipsJanuary Jan & Jim Proudfoot, David Jones, Angela Reed

Coffee 7th Barbara Thomas 14th Mary Williams 21st Beryl Harris

Sponsor for Bread & Wine Haydn & Mary Osborne

Church Cleaning TBA


St Martin’s Church DunvantDecember 2014

Date Service Time Sidesperson Reader

7th Holy Eucharist 8.00am E Graves E Nielsen14th Sung Eucharist 9.00am S Charles-‐Phillips H Lumsdaine21st Sung Eucharist 9.00am G Lewis L Lewis 6:00pm Combined Carol Service at Siloam

For times of services during the Christmas period please refer to the Advent & Christmas diary on p5.

25th Sung Eucharist 10.00am C Williams E Harris

Altar Flowers

25th Eileen Harris

Bread & Wine

Eileen Harris

We pray especially for:-‐Kath Smith, Olive Thomas, Cran.


Parish NewsWe pray for all who are ill, at home, in hospital or in Nursing Homes: Phyllis Harries, Emlyn Bawden, Joan Davies, Olwen & John Iles, Joan Dobbs, Joyce & Bill Ivey, Gwyneth & Tommy Bartley, Pam Ward, Mary Minchella and Graham Treharne. We also remember, with gratitude, those who are lovingly caring for them.

dWe send our love, sympathy and prayers to the family of Gill Jones -‐ sadly missed by Jane and son, David & his family and the family of the late Linda. Gill will be sorely missed by us all, particularly on Sunday evenings -‐ his was the first smiling face we saw when we entered church for Evensong.

dWe also remember the family of Jean Thyer, her son Geoffrey and his family.

dAlso the family of the late Eileen Watkins, her daughters Carol and Grace and their families.

dAlso Stephanie and her children Sion, Thomos, Saphron and Luke, the family of Robin Budski. We also remember , at this sad time, Stephanie’s grandfather, Ron Horsey, who has supported Stephanie over the past long months.

dMay they all rest in peace and rise again in glory.

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We urgently need more names on the Cleaning Rota. A few hours a year isn’t much to ask and it’s not too arduous. Do it with a friend and it can be fun. Be a part of the team that keeps our

church in tip top condition.Please add your name to the list at the

back of church if you can help.Thank you

ST MARTIN’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH

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Friday Dec 12th 1:00 pm £16.00 inclusive

Menu and list for attendance at the back of both Churches.

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Extract from PCC Meeting held on 2nd Nov. 2014 re new Ministry AreasSteve Gardner has been appointed Chairman of the Steering Group involved with the Ministry Areas.Father Tim said that there were many questions and listed the following as things he had been asked:

1. How are the Ministry Areas to be financed?2. What form/pattern will our services take?3. Will individual Parishes control their own Parishes?

and he, further, stated that he understood that there would be a reduction in Stipendiary and not the Parish Share.A further exchange of views took place with Steve suggesting that working together and sharing human resources would help us meet the challenges; he was confident that our church services would be safe but opportunities would be available for newer type of services – not just for the younger generation but for other age groups also. He explained that there would be more trained ministers and not less but they would be unpaid – he supported the idea of giving power to every individual who attended church. He continued that we needed to be inside and not outside and look afresh at joint worship; try and persuade people to attend joint worship – not opting out before opting in. The vicar replied that he wanted joint evening worship but he was against joint morning worship – his reasons were that 70% of our Parishioners did not attend any Church on the morning that we were at Tycoch.Additional comments were made about loss of income too.The vicar summed up by saying that the Parish would be hosting a social evening for all three PCC’s on Jan 20th 2015. He wanted people to sit and talk, express their concerns and get to know people from the other churches. Vicar would be preparing and cooking the meal, Tycoch would be supplying wine with Sketty contributing to the financing of the event. He suggested inviting the Bishop of St Asaph or Lucy Wincett, as interesting and knowledgeable speakers, to attend the event.

aGrapevineKillay Councillor Jeff Jones has been contacted by the Evening Post regarding their plans to re-‐introduce their Grapevine “What’s On” article for the Killay area.If anyone is interested in writing the article ,or for further details, please contact Nino Williams, Senior Reporter at The Evening Post on 01792 545552.

aA reminder that the Simeon Fellowship annual subscription is now due, as is the annual subscription for those who have the Parish Magazine delivered.


Music SocietyAn excellent number of members braved the foul weather conditions as we welcomed the Swansea Hand Bell Ringers, from St Mary’s Church, to our November meeting – their third visit in as many years.Mr Peter Conibear, a retired Military Bandmaster, an excellent musician himself and leader of the group, explained how the Hand Bell Ringing Scale is based on an individual style derived from Hungarian Folk Music by the Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly who lived from 1882 – 1967. I seem to remember that children learned to play recorders from the same scale.The first selection of tunes, which were played, comprised of ‘A Musical Clock: Oranges & Lemons say the Bells of St Clement’ – appropriate at Remembrance time as St Clement Danes is the Regimental Chapel of the RAF. This was followed by ‘The Ashgrove’ then a ‘Russian Dance’ by Beethoven, the ‘Largo’ from Dvorak’s ‘New World Symphony’ – perhaps best remembered from the television Hovis advert and ending with ‘Endearing Young Charms’.Peter introduced the next selection as ‘Songs that won the war’ and there was much foot tapping and muted community singing as we listened to ‘Pack Up Your Troubles’, ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’, ‘Daisy Daisy’, ‘Goodbye Dolly I Must Leave You’ and ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’.Volunteers were invited to try their hand at bell ringing and eight of our members made a really good fist of playing ‘Tipperary’, especially as an encore!A very entertaining evening was enjoyed by everyone and very much appreciated.As it was decided to postpone the Annual Dinner until January, the next meeting will be on January 12th 2015 and the Dinner is being arranged for January 19th 2015.In thanking all members for their loyal support during 2014 and all those who entertained us, particularly church members, we wish everyone a ‘Happy and Blessed Christmas’ and a ‘Happy and Healthy New Year’.

Eric Thomas

Swansea Philharmonic Choir ConcertSaturday, December 6th, 7.00 pm, in the Brangwyn Hall with Rebecca Evans, Paul Carey Jones & The Chamber Orchestra of Wales.This will be Clive John's final concert with the Choir after over 25 years as their conductor. There will be a numbers of items, selected by Clive to commemorate his time with the Choir.Tickets from Jim Proudfoot or Babs Roberts or on the door on the night.


Ladies GuildOur speaker on 29th October was Barbara Cummings who came to tell us about her experience of winning a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show, at her first attempt.Barbara is a member of Swansea Floral Society and has City and Guilds, level 3, in flower arranging. Having lived most of her married life in South Africa, she lovesexotic blooms and grasses, both of which featured in her winning arrangement. She had applied, unsuccessfully, to Chelsea on previous occasions so was delighted to be accepted this year, probably as a result of winning a silver medal at the Tatton Garden Flower Show.The night before the judging at Chelsea, competitors are allowed in to the marquees from 9pm Sunday until 6am Monday to prepare their exhibits. At seven o'clock a friend of her's phoned to say that the results were on the internet and Barbara had won Gold. Later that day, which is open only for Royalty and celebrities, she was allowed in to view the show. We all ooh'd and aah'd over the medal which she brought along for us to see. Following the talk Barbara demonstrated a stunning arrangement made totally of various palm leaves fashioned into flowers; she then attempted to teach us how make the palm leaf flowers. It was an interesting and fun evening.

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Our ‘shopping trip’, on 5th November, was to Hop Pocket a collection of farm buildings, transformed into a variety of small shops, near Hereford.We began the day with coffee and biscuits at the Celtic Manor, in the presence of the owner Sir Terry Matthews. On our arrival at Hop Pocket , most of the ladies had a pre-‐arranged seasonal lunch followed by time to browse through the shops. There was an emporium selling craft items, china, cards, Christmas gifts etc. and wine in the main converted barn. In others, there were small shops selling shoes, clothes, furniture, antiques and also a small garden centre. The members enjoyed the day and felt it was a change from our usual shopping trips.

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Guild members enjoyed a visit to the Grand Theatre on November 19th to see The Abbey Players production of “Singing in the Rain” A very well produced show with an excellent cast and outstanding principals.

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One of our longest serving, much loved members, Beryl Bevan, celebrated her 90th Birthday on 25th November so we had a party in her honour on 26th.Beryl is well known for her sense of fun, ability to see the good in everyone and everything, and her caring nature. She and Mona Diment arranged many summer trips for Guild and often participated in a ‘double act’ at Members Own evenings. She supplied a cake and wine to thank members for the love, friendship and support over the years and Guild supplied the “nibbles” and presented her with a


beautiful bouquet of flowers. The entertainment was provided by Viv Davies who told some anecdotes and read poetry she had written for the occasion; Ann Gay read a story she had written and Gwynneth told a rather risque joke! Beryl was delighted when Father Tim arrived to wish her a Happy Birthday and also when she was presented with flowers from the Guild. She really enjoyed her, much deserved, special evening as did all those present.

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Barry Evans was our guest speaker recently and gave us a very interesting talk on Dylan Thomas, who was born in Swansea on 27th October 1914. He was extremely popular in America, toured there many times and earned much money. His father had been the English master at Swansea Grammar School but Dylan disliked school very much and was only good at English.His first job was at the Evening Post but his parents financially supported him throughout. He became a poet and spent 20 years in London where he married Caitlin in 1939, sharing a Bohemian way of life.Eventually, they moved to the boathouse at Laugharne but drink still governed his life and he died in America in 1953 aged just 39 years. As a nation, we either liked him or loathed him. America loved him. The royalties are still rolling in from his writing.Barry concluded the evening by showing us slides of events by Dunvant Choir, of which he is the Chairman.

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Ladies Guild sends Best Wishes to everyone for a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.December 3 Christmas Dinner at Sketty HallDecember 10 Grace Birt -‐ Card MakingDecember 17 Combined Carol Service with Mothers Union followed by Raffle draw in the Church Hall.

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Health & Safety does a Risk Assessment on the Little Donkey“Little Donkey, little donkey on the dusty roadGot to keep on plodding onwards, with your precious load”

The RSPCA has issued strict guidelines with regard to how heavy a load a donkey of small stature is permitted to carry. Also in the guidelines are compulsory feeding breaks and at least one rest break in a 4 hour period. Due to the risk of pollution from the dusty road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear face masks. The “little Donkey” has expressed his discomfort as being labelled ‘little’ and would prefer to being simply referred to as ‘Mr Donkey’. Comments upon his height or otherwise are considered to be a breach of his equine rights.


Free Will OfferingHave you ever considered what happens to your weekly offering after you place it on the collection plate? Please let me tell you!After the service, the plate is taken into the vestry where the two wardens open and write on each envelope the amount it contained. The cash is then counted and entered, by denomination, onto a weekly sheet for the treasurer's information and is locked, into the safe.The wardens at St Martins also have to open and count their receipts before delivering them to the treasurer.Sometime later, the treasurer will go to the Church to collect all of it. The treasurer then has to check that the monies collected agree with the total of the envelopes before completing a paying in slip and driving to the bank which is situated in Portland Street, Swansea. The envelopes are then taken to Mr Ken James, the Gift Aid secretary for entry into his records for him to reclaim the tax each quarter.As you can see, it is very time consuming involving several officers of the church who all give their time voluntarily. If you have a bank account YOU can help them! The Church in Wales has a system by which monies are collected by Direct Debit then paid, together with Gift Aid tax recovered, into our Parish bank account each month. This system has been sanctioned by the PCC.Alternatively, you can set up a Standing Order to pay your Free Will Offering directly into the Parish bank account, also saving you the trouble of filling an envelope each week. Please see Pam Davies, if you would like more information about either method.


RecommendationsFor those who followed my suggestions last year all I can say is ‘Sit’ and you should have a picture of an elephant crushing a n’erdowell. The same author has come up with another in the same humorous style ‘The Lady who saved the King of Sweden’. Perhaps not as subtle as the One Hundred Year Old Man but nevertheless well worth looking at. For those who love thrillers, can I recommend ‘I am Pilgrim’ by Terry Hayes. This is the most entertaining book I have read this year and is so very topical. It concerns a plot to introduce a nasty disease into society; take it from there, you’ll enjoy it. Another, although it takes some time before your interest is really caught, is ‘A Cuckoo’s Calling’ by Robert Galbraith, the nom de plume of J.K. Rowlings of Harry Potter fame. Other authors I have enjoyed during the year have been John Williams, Charles Cummings, Philip Kerr and Andrew Taylor not forgetting characters Jack Reacher and Harry Hole who keep you wanting more of their exploits.

Turning to the world of films and DVD’s of course I started off the year watching a group of film noires of the 40’s and 50’s and revisited ‘The Glass Key’, ‘This Gun for Hire’, ‘Crossfire’, ‘Murder my Sweet’; all thoroughly enjoyable. Running through this year’s releases ‘12 years a slave’, ‘Saving Mr Banks’, ‘The Artist’, ‘The Railway Man’, ‘The Monuments Men’, ‘Nebraska’, ‘Philomena’, ‘Private Peaceful’ and ‘Sunshine on Leith’ are all worth a look. If you do happen to go along with my recommendations I would love to talk over the whys and wherefores of your experience. So, interesting reading and pleasurable watching to you all.

David Morgan

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TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

Once again it's Advent Time,time for us to be,Busy wrapping presentsand setting up the tree.lt seems we have so many things,to think of and to do,We may forget that Christmas,has a deeper meaning too.A meaning that goes far beyond,the things the eye can see,Such as Holly wreaths, Mistletoe,and Gifts beneath the tree.For these are only Symbols,of what happened Christmas morn,When in a little manger,GOD's only Son was born.GOD put HIM here upon this Earth,with one idea in mind.To put New Hope around the World,and LOVE in all Mankind.So even though we're busy,and have many things to do,Let's not forget that Christmas,has a deeper Meaning too. Eugene W. Miller (Adapted)

jHave you got something you would like to say? Read a good book? Seen a good film or play? Had a good holiday? Recommend a recipe? Gardening tips? Something interesting or funny happened to you? Tell us about it. There is a post box at the back of church – just drop in your contributions and we will share them in the magazine. Or e-‐mail to [email protected] Articles for the magazine can be submitted any time up to the last Sunday of the month for publication the following month. Roger


Mothers’ UnionOur first speaker, in November, was Mr Andrew Jones, Fundraising Events & Corporate Manager of Shelter Cymru, a sister to Shelter in England. Problems in Wales are different to those in England. Shelter Cymru is specifically designed to address the situation, aimed at helping people to find a home and work. So far, this year, 15,000 people came to Shelter Cymru looking for help, with 140,000

using the website. At any one time in Wales, there are 150 or more people sleeping rough.There are many causes of homelessness. Andrew quoted some examples, such as losing a job, redundancy and being unable to keep up with the

mortgage repayments or rent and bad decision making, but all need help before spiraling into debt. Wages are low in Wales; average earnings are around £20,000 per annum in the country overall but, in Swansea, around £14,000. In comparison, the average house price is £140,000. Mortgage companies will lend up to £70,000 but repayment can be difficult. In families, both parents must work and grandparents often help with money and childcare. Many are unable to afford a house until they reach the age of 37 or older. Shelter Cymru operates in 22 unitary authorities, all case workers are trained in legal matters and often have to attend court cases. 40% of those seeking help have some kind of disability, often mental health problems. The City Council offers help, particularly when temperatures drop in winter, to offer accommodation. 80% of new claimants for housing benefit are in work but the need for use of food banks is increasing.Margaret Massey thanked Andrew for sparing valuable time to come and speak to us.

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A Members Own afternoon was held on Nov 18th when some members gave a presentation on a subject of interest to them. Barbara Rowe read a poem she had written about St Hilary’s Mothers’ Union -‐ one definitely destined for the magazine, Barbara. Phyllis Davies then read one of her favourite poems by John Betjeman ‘Diary of a Country Mouse’. Margaret Thomas, a native of Sarawak and Brunei brought some traditional items to show. First a family heirloom, three 24ct gold brooches joined by fine chains which are worn down the front of a blouse, given to Margaret by her mother. Then, a heavy woven silver belt with a large embossed silver clasp, both worn for special occasions in her native country. Perhaps Margaret wore them when she married Andrew in Brunei.


Margaret Massey has a special interest in paper weights made by an American artist, Mayeal Ward. His exquisite work of minute floral arrangements in glass were a joy to view and were handed round very carefully to be viewed.Medals were Julie Cole’s subject. Julie joined the RAF in 1956 and gave a brief resumé of her service and her later WVS service, showing the medals awarded plus some miniatures of medals her father had been awarded from the First World War. He was at the Battle of the Somme at the start of the campaign.Finally, Carole, Branch Leader, read a poem by Christina Rosetti ‘Love Came Down at Christmas’ which has been sung as a carol. We heard it set to music to 2 different tunes. We then enjoyed tea with homemade cakes and mince pies and boosted our funds with a Bring & Buy sale. A different and enjoyable meeting.

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Our Christmas lunch in Sketty Hall is on December 2nd, 12:30 for 1:00pm. Bring your raffle prizes and Bran Tub present.We will join Ladies Guild on December 17th at 7:00pm for a carol service in church and, afterwards, in the Parish Centre for refreshments.Our first meeting in 2015 will be on January 6th at 2:00pm for corporate communion in church, then in the Parish Centre.The AGM will be held on January 20th at 2:00pm in the Parish Centre.

In the interim, have a very ‘Happy Christmas’.Sandra Banks

Gwynneth Prestwood celebrating 50 years of the Ladies Guild

Margaret Thomas presenting a cheque from the fruits of her labours, namely her

abundance of apples.


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Ample Parking. Full Catering Facilities.Contact John Watkins, Commercial Manager

Club: 01792 296363 – Home: 01792 415376 – Mob: 07780765382l

Learn to drive with

Cindy’s School of MotoringSpecialist Refresher LessonsMotorway Driving, Pass Plus

Any Age GroupTel: Cindy 01792 204883

Mob: 07792408397www.npt.driving.com Find me on facebook

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The Village Inn and restaurantEstablished since 1974

Killay precinct, swansea, Tel: 01792 203311

Open 7 days a week for freshly brewed coffee, teas,hot chocolate, toasted teacakes and desserts.

Wide selection of bar lunches from toasted sandwiches, fresh sandwiches & paninis; chillies, pasta, fresh local fish, mixed grills, omelettes

and many more home-made specialities.Wide variety of beers available, including weekly guest beers mentioned

in the Good Beer Guide.Sunday lunches served 12 noon to 2:30 pm in restaurant

and at the Bar. Reservations advisable.

Restaurant available for Lunches, Dinners, Buffets & Private Functions.

New menu available every day

GOWER

Interior & Exterior WorkUndertaken

No job too small!!!

Free Quotations upon Request

Please call between 8am and 8pmTelephone: 01792 233680

Mobile: 07967245177


PAUL HARTNOLL64 Goetre Fawr Road,

Killay, Swansea, SA2 7QU

Painting & Decorating, Internal & ExternalFREE ESTIMATES!!

Tel: 01792 419693 – Mobile: 07931610204

Hearing Wales30 day FREE trial of our Digital Hearing Aids

FREE Hearing Tests – FREE Consultation – FREE Home Visits

48 The Grove, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QRTel: 01792 650894

www.hearingwales.com

GLENMORE FOOT HEALTHLocal Clinic 01792 281580 Local Home Visits

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Foot health treatment including nail cutting, work on thickened nails

Corn and hard skin removal

PRICES FROM £14

Reflexology treatments

Pedique gel nails for toes inc replacement gel nails for damaged or missing nails

Basic toe nail cutting with or without fingernail cutting

ULTIMATE FOOT MAKEOVER

Includes foot health treatment

plus full foot pampering


• Sales, Rentals & Auctions

• Relocation Specialists

• Residential, Commercial and Industrial Valuations

• RICS House Buyers Survey Reports

• Rent Reviews / Lease Renewals

• Rating and Compensation

• Commercial Property Advisors

• Mortgage Advice

Contact Branch ManagerCara Herbert

419 Gower RoadKillay

Swansea SA2 7ANTel: 01792 298014Fax: 01792 280847

e-mail: [email protected]: dawsonsproperty.co.uk

Branches at:Swansea, Morriston, Killay, Sketty, Mumbles,

Gorseinon, Llanelli & Swansea Marina

Your only localEstate Agent withworldwide coverage


KILLAY OPTICIANSDavid Jenkins BSc(Hons)

FCOptom

Joe R. Warchal BSc(Hons)

Accredited to provide Wales EYEHealth Examinations

Welsh Low Vision Service

o450 Gower Road, Killay,

Swansea, SA2 7AL01792 201382

TraditionalChinese Acupuncture

Alex Wood MBAcC

(Member of the BritishAcupuncture Council)

Over 10 Years Experience ofTreating Complaints.

Tel: 01792 651717Mob: 07812 702382

www.swanseaacupuncture.co.uk Natural Health Service Hareslade 2 Page St Swansea Bishopston, Gower

JEFF BOWEN76 Goetre Fach Road

Killay

AERIAL & SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS

TV and VIDEO REPAIRS

Tel: 01792 201133Mob: 07966159986

Wide Selection of Small AnimalsFull range of Foods and Accessories

Free Delivery to local area

Broadmead, Killay, SA2 7EE

Tel: 01792 512135www.killaypetshop.co.ukOpen: Mon–Sat 9am–6pm

HomeFixUK P R O P E RT Y M A I N T E N A N C E Chimney & Roofing Repairs General Building Work NO J O B TO O S M A LL Tel: 01792 556268, Mob: 07958695137 email: [email protected] Web: www.homefixuk.co.uk

WAYNE COLE, 83 CECIL ROAD, GOWERTON, SWANSEA, SA4 3DN

Interior

Exterior

Electrical

Plumbing


Exercise

Classes St Hilary’s Church Hall, Killay: Tues 10:00 – 11:00 am Ladies

St Paul’s Parish Centre, Sketty: Tues 7:30 – 9:30 pm Ladies

Thurs 10:00 – 11:00 am Ladies

AWARD WINNING

PRIME CUT BUTCHERSUNIT 7, THE PRECINCT, KILLAY

Try our own-made FAGGOTS and PIES,Our own-cooked HAM, BEEF, PORK and TURKEY BREAST,ROAST CHICKENS and home-made SAUSAGES and BURGERS.

CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST

STATE REGISTERED / HPC REGISTERED

JENNIFER PROTHEROE D.Pod.MMCH.S.(BOWEN)

SURGERY AT 18 ADMIRAL’S WALK, SKETTYTEL: 01792 535231

ENQUIRIESCHRISTINE O’ROURKE

01792 290100

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FUNERAL DIRECTORSIN PRIVATE OWNERSHIP

St JamesFuneral home

MAIN OFFICE AND CHAPEL OF REST

31 ST JAMES GARDENUPLANDS, SWANSEA

OFFICES AT462 GOWER ROAD, KILLAY, SWANSEA

AND3 GORWYDD ROAD, GOWERTON

24 HOUR SERVICETELEPHONE: 01792 643840

Partners: S.J. Lee – P. Garland-‐Thomas

Golden Charter Pre-‐paid Funeral Plans available


HAIR BY CLAIREMobile HairdresserFormerly of Mair’s

Tel: 01792 208503Mob: 07799403043

STEVE JONESELECTRICAL

ALL DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WORK

Every th ing f rom a socke t to a comp le te re -w i reSecur i t y L igh t ing

Compet i t i ve p r i cesNO JOB TOO SMALL

91 Har lech Crescen t , Ske t ty01792 517554

Mobi le : 07974689902

AllsortsCard GalleryCARDSsGIFTSsPARTY WARE9 The precinct, killay

01792 208993and

helen’s cards, gorseinon

TROUSSEAUDesigner

Hand-Made to MeasureBridal & Evening wear

For an appointment

Ring Audrey Thomas

01792 390740

WHITECROSSAND SON LTD

9455

Plumbing & HeatingContractors

Gas Boiler Servicing28 Pentre Banadl, Killay SA2 7DD

Tel: 01792 206156Mobile: 07802152130

HHER ITAGECARPET & FLOORING LTD

422 Gower Road, Killay, Swansea SA2 7AJ

Tel/Fax: 01792 202021www.heritagecarpetandflooring.co.uk


Pre-‐paymentFuneral Plans

24-‐hourPersonal Service

MonumentalMasonry

SympatheticandCaring Staff

PrivateRest Room

EDDIETUCKER

OFKILLAY

CLOSE TO THECOMMUNITY BECAUSE

WE ARE PART OF IT

10 SWAN COURTTHE PRECINCT

KILLAY

TEL. 01792 280101www.eddietuckerfuneraldirectors.co.uk

Church ServicesSt Hilary’s

1st Sunday 10.30am Family Eucharist (followed by coffee with Traidcraft Stall) 5.00pm Evensong

2nd Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 5.00pm Combined Evensong with Siloam

3rd Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 5.00pm Evensong

4th Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 5.00pm Healing Service

5th Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 5.00pm Evensong at St Martin’s

St Martin’s1st Sunday 8.00am Holy Eucharist

2nd Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist

3rd Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist

4th Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist

5th Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist 5.00pm Evensong with St Hilary’s at St Martin’s


St Hilary’s Church Hall – Parish CentreTwo large rooms with refreshment and disabled facilitiesavailable for hire ….. parties, anniversaries, meetings etc.

Phone 07902844379

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December 2014 Parish of Killay Magazine