December 2017, January, February 2018 Dean Row Chapel, Wilmslow SK9 2BX

Dean Row Chapel website: www.deanrowchapel.co.uk

Services at Dean Row every Sunday at 11.15 a.m. Meditations – Wednesday 12.30 pm Friday evenings 7.00pm-7.30pm

Hale Chapel, Hale Barns, WA15 0AQ Hale Chapel website: www.halechapel.co.uk

Services at Hale Chapel every Sunday at 9.30 a.m.

Minister Rev Jeff Gould Tel. 01625 402952 Mob.07989858963 jeffreylanegould1959@talktalk.net

Dean Row Women’s League trip to the AVRO Museum

Penny is looking worried – “Are you sure you can fly this thing Ken”?

Keith says, “Don’t worry Ken, I’ll teach you”.

Services of Worship at the Haldean Chapels December 2017, January, February 2018

Services at Hale Chapel begin at 9.30 Services at Dean Row Chapel begin at 11.15

Hale Chapel 9.30am Dean Row Chapel 11.15am

All services will be conducted by the Minister Rev J Gould unless otherwise stated

December

3rd Dec Advent Sunday Advent Sunday

10th Dec Toy Service Toy Service

17th Dec Christmas Carol Service

Christmas Carol Service

24th Dec Hale Chapel 6.00pm Dean Row Chapel 8.00pm

31st Dec Final Sunday of the Year

Final Sunday of the Year

January

7th Jan The Epiphany including

Holy Communion

The Epiphany including

Holy Communion

14th Jan Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

21st Jan Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

28th Jan Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day

February

4th Feb Candlemas Candlemas

11th Feb Quinquagesima Quinquagesima

18th Feb First Sunday in Lent First Sunday in Lent

25th Feb Second Sunday in Lent Second Sunday in Lent

A People Place attributed to William J Crocker

If this is not a place where tears are understood Where can I go to cry?

If this is not a place where my spirit can take wing

Where do I go to fly?

If this is not a place where my questions can be asked

Where do I go to seek?

If this is not a place where my feelings can be heard Where do I go to speak?

If this is not a place where you will accept me as I am

Where can I go to be?

If this is not a place where I can try to learn and grow Where do I just be me?

Submitted by Beryl Booth

If you can read these words thank your teacher. If you’re here reading these words thank a soldier.

Submitted by Chris Casey

After Remembrance Sunday

THE MINISTER’S LETTER Rev Jeff Gould

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.

Please to put a penny in an old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny,

A ha’penny will do. If you haven’t got a ha’penny,

God bless you! The expectation of the festive season is with us, as well as an awareness that not everyone will be in a position to celebrate this coming Christmas in ways that they would wish to. This could be owing to financial pressures, to the recent loss of a loved one, or to a commitment that will take some away from family and friends over the holiday season. As we prepare for our own particular celebrations, we are mindful of the state of our two chapels. The past year was one of significant loss, as so many members and friends of Dean Row and Hale Chapels died. Their absence will be felt most keenly as we sing Christmas carols and exchange cards, and worship together. In the midst of such realities we can still be grateful that we are an extended family of faith, and that the bonds between us will enable us to face the challenges and joys of the new year together. One cause for celebration is the new accommodation that has been provided for me in the centre of Wilmslow. Thanks to the efforts of the committee that oversees the joint ministry of Dean Row and Hale Chapels, I was able to move into a modern and spacious flat at the beginning of May this year. It is an appropriate space in which to work, live and host chapel-related meetings and events. On Saturday, 27 January 2018 I will hold an ‘open house’, thereby enabling members and friends of the two congregations to see the new flat. This will, I hope, allow everyone involved in the life of the chapels to

understand how grateful I am to be living in a space that supports my role so effectively. From two o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening, I will be ‘at home’, eager to welcome visitors to the ‘manse’. I offer my very best wishes to all for a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year, JEFF

It is with great sadness that we remember our Dean Row and Hale Chapel friends who have passed this year. We keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

DEAN ROW CHAPEL Rostron Berry

Peggy Charmer Thelma Jackson Mary Lambert Beryl Mitchell

Charles Norman Margaret Scott

HALE CHAPEL Wendy Bailey

Benjamin Bradbury John Gill

Hugh McAdoo Graham Russell

Edna Wilson Derek Worthington

DEAN ROW Dean Row Chairman’s Letter - Peter Shaw I’m writing this feeling a bit guilty but also very smug, because we are still on holiday enjoying the warm, dry and sunny weather. I’ve just realised that the Christmas Fair will have been and gone by the time we are home! Heavens, the years fly by.

Christmas is such a special time. I am determined that this year, apart from spoiling the grandchildren, I will concentrate on its real meaning. Spiritually, it should be a time of birth and renewal. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we also look towards the new year as a time of rebirth - a chance to start things again that are worth doing, like losing some weight and exercising. Perhaps starting classes or learning a new skill? There will be a lovely feel to our Christmas Eve service this year as it is our Sunday service as well. If you haven’t been to this late date before, do try and come: it makes a great opportunity to wish all your Chapel friends the compliments of the season. It’s also our chance to give to our annual charities, the two hospices. Well, I’m off to take my last chance to top up the tan!

God Bless Peter Secretary’s Report - Chrissie Wilkie

Well, another year has flown by and I am putting together the last Newsletter of the year and the first of 2018. I do wonder if those of us who were born in the ‘40s and before ever thought that we would see the millennium never mind 18 years beyond. People seemed to reach the end of their lives so much sooner when I was a child and the received wisdom was that men lived for two years after their retirement and women had a few more years after they were widowed. Of course we have the National Health Service to thank for this extension to our lives, and also the technology that made our working lives less arduous, at least for some. Sadly the demise of much of our proud British industry, although it meant that hard manual work was lessened, it brought with it much poverty.

I am sorry if this all sounds dismal, but I feel that it gives us the opportunity to think about how we can help our communities. There is much need for volunteers of all kinds. Wilmslow Churches Together are always asking if there are people who can drive patients to hospital appointment etc. and of course we have the opportunity to help those people in our community who are in need of some help to feed their families by just putting a little something in our food box (kept in the Chapel vestibule). All contributions are very gratefully received and do get to the people in the most need. I am looking forward to Derek and my break after Christmas, setting me up for another event filled year at the Chapel. It won’t be long after we get home until I start my tomatoes off, so prepare yourselves for adopting my babies. I wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year Love to you all – Chrissie

The Haldean Committee has been looking at the cost of producing our Newsletter. It does seem that the new format, linking our Chapels has been welcomed and brings us closer together as a community. However, the rising printing costs have made us face the unpleasant fact that we need to ask our congregations to make a small contribution towards these costs. After discussion, it was thought that 50p per copy would be reasonable, (in line with many other Chapels). It was also decided that we would try to add an insert to the Newsletter, where local firms might advertise their businesses and this would help with our costs. Therefore, we would ask if you can think of any business you have used – plumber, electrician, shop etc. could you contact Margaret Taylor (Hale) or Chrissie Wilkie (Dean Row), so that we might contact them. I would like to remind all of you who have computers, that the Newsletter is available on the Dean Row website, so you can access that anytime free of charge.

Chrissie Wilkie

Warden’s Comments Submitted by Ian Harrison Larry has very kindly offered to help with this quarter’s report. To new readers our work team contains a number of genuine Ians, hence his following comments. His comments about the whistle to summon the workers to coffee, is an economy measure, - the cost of a sheepdog would take us well over our budget cost limit. (our budget is nil). Like our Westminster M.P.’s statements, Larry’s alternative Warden’s report is nothing to do with me mate! COFFEE, PHONES, ABSENTEEISM, WHISTLES AND LEAVES – Larry Bode Whilst having a great deal of fun, we actually do a good deal of strenuous work. On occasion, though, this writer has been somewhat shocked by the use of non-ecclesiastical, industrial language, to which he had not been previously exposed. Autumn sees the annual battle against the leaves. Ian Barber’s blower goes into overtime, moving leaves from one area to another area. This activity seems very satisfying for Ian but in the end we other Ians have then to move the leaves to their final resting place. Ian (aka Kevin) has taken on the seemingly eternal autumnal struggle to keep Chapel Rd free of leaves, no doubt saving the local council substantial work and money. Ian (aka Mike) is always a good man to have around. With his handy box of tools, he turns his attention to the many running repairs to the Chapel. Ian (aka Nick) is the superman of the group willing to do the really strenuous work of the team. Like Ian (aka Barber) he has absolutely no fear of heights and is currently removing vast quantities of moss from the hall roof. Ian (aka Peter Weigh) has been helping with the water blasting apparatus to keep the paths clear of moss. His enthusiasm knows no bounds, but we are fearful that the whole Chapel might soon be blasted away. Ian (bless him) is still under the impression that we are interested in news from the Etihad Stadium, the home, apparently of a local team. Mind you we do find his match reports highly amusing and sweet. Ian(Larry) was guilty of an unauthorised absence from duty. The

excuse of high winds prevented his departure from the paradise island of Madeira to Dean Row seemed dubious. However, the accused was able to provide evidence of this distressing plight in the form of a photograph of him having to endure a coffee in the sun, by using the mobile phone. Apparently, this was received by the Ians during the second hour of their coffee break. Mobile phones have proved a fascination for the ludditical (just made that word up). Some of the gang are still clinging to the outmoded idea that they are for speaking to people some distance away. The reason escapes me now but I recall the Ians spending the whole two hours coffee break trying to phone Ian (Nick) – at his request. This seemed strange as he was actually with us. Apparently, this was to demonstrate his phone ringtones. We didn’t manage to do it. Various explanations were proffered. The actual problem was that his phone was not switched on. These things happen with advanced age. For some reason, yet unexplained, the Fuhrer (aka the real Ian) has taken to blowing a whistle when he wants attention (which is often). (It’s an old guards trick. I.H.). Apparently, it is a Welsh Highlands Railway whistle – Really I just don’t know. Our group has all sorts and we love it that way. Anyway, I can’t hang around. Coffee time. Women’s League – Anne Gemmell

Christmas officially began for the Women’s League on Saturday 18th November! The Christmas Fayre & Coffee Morning is the highlight of our year, and I have to say that all the hard work leading up to the Fayre, was definitely worth it. The hall looked very festive and the stalls were packed with goods, and we had a good turnout of members and friends. The best news of all is that, so far, we have raised an amount of approximately £900.00! Some of the monies will be going towards the Women’s League National Project -- Prostate Cancer UK - as well as local charities. We are ever hopeful that by the time you receive this newsletter, we will have made over a thousand pounds, as we leave the stalls in

place to ‘get’ those of you who couldn’t come along on the day but will be in chapel on the Sunday morning! Joking apart, the Women’s League want to thank everybody who helped to make the day a huge success by donating some lovely gifts, and then coming along to spend money on the day. Without your help and support we just couldn’t do it. We send you our heartfelt thanks, hope that you have a lovely Christmas and a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year. Love from Anne ***********************************************************************************************

The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you,

and there is no hope just remember… Noah was a drunk

Abraham was very old Isaac was a daydreamer

Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly

Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering problem

Gideon was afraid Samson was a womanizer with long hair.

Rahab was a prostitute Jeremiah and Timothy were too young David had an affair and was a murderer

Elijah was suicidal Isaiah preached naked

Jonah ran from God Naomi was a widow Job went bankrupt Peter denied Christ

The Disciples fell asleep while praying Martha worried about everything

The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once Zaccheus was too small Paul was too religious Timothy had an ulcer

AND Lazarus was dead! No more excuses.

God can use you to your full potential.

Mike’s Musings – Mike Heale Some comments by Martin Luther King Jnr. On the relationship of love and morality:- “It may be true that morality cannot be legislated, but behaviour can be regulated.” “It may be true that law cannot change the heart, but it can restrain the heartless.” “It may be true that a man cannot love me, but it can restrain him from lynching me.”

A wise man was walking along a road when he saw a man planting a tree.

The wise man asked him “How many years will it take for this tree to bear fruit ?” The man answered that it would take seventy years.

The wise man asked “Are you so fit and strong that you expect to live that long and eat it’s fruit?”

The man answered, “I found a fruitful world because my forefathers planted for me. So I will do the same for my children.”

THE CRAFT CLUB Mrs I.C. Woolton

It’s hard to thread our needles, as the eyes seem very small.

And double sided sticky tape is quite beyond us all. Our cutting is all wonky, arthritis is to blame,

Our home-made cards just won’t stand up, which really is a shame. The knitting has dropped stitches, our crochet’s all askew,

We lose our place in patterns because we often need the loo! We’ve had accidents with glitter, some spillages of paint,

And a very awkward moment when glue made someone faint. But we love our weekly meetings and though little craft is done,

There’s lots of joy and laughter, companionship and fun. We’d never miss a session because we know that secretly

We just come for a natter, and a lovely cup of tea! Submitted by Beryl Booth

HOLY VOICE MAIL

Voice mail these days is a nuisance, It’s becoming too often routine, But imagine if it was in Heaven!

If you will, try to picture the scene.

Hello and we thank you for praying, To continue remain on your knees, And select from the following menu

Any one of these options you please.

All our angels right now are quite busy Helping sinners who prayed before you,

So hang on and TRY to be patient, You’ll be glad that you did when you do.

Press 1 if you’re seeking forgiveness,

Press 2 if you’re offering thanks, Press 3 to do gripes and complaining Number 4’s for agnostics and cranks.

Press 5 if you’re wanting the Father

Press 6 to consult with His Son, Press the star key if you are frantic

And happy to reach anyone.

Press zero to dial operator, If it’s busy don’t panic or fuss,

Just wait and re-pray a bit later, Your prayer is important to us.!

Your prayer may well be recorded And relayed later on back to earth:

To hear psalms while you wait by King David, Please enter the date of your birth.

You may pray every day except Monday,

There’s a chance you may reach someone live. Please don’t pray before eight in the morning

And there’s nobody here after five.

Well thank you again and keep praying, We hope that you have a nice day. In the future for aid or for comfort,

Remember we’re here, so just pray!

But, thankfully it doesn’t work like that …aren’t we blessed! Submitted by Beryl Booth

BROADWAY by Mark Doty American Poet and Memoirist

Under Grand Central’s tattered vault - maybe half a dozen electric stars still lit - one saxophone blew, and a sheer black scrim billowed over some minor constellation under repair. Then, on Broadway, red wings in a storefront tableau, lustrous, the live macaws preening, beaks opening and closing like those animated knives that unfold all night in jewellers’ windows. For sale, glass eyes turned outward toward the rain, the birds lined up like the endless flowers and cheap gems, the makeshift tables of second-hand magazines and shoes the hawkers eye, while they shelter in the doorways of banks. So many pockets and paper cups and hands reeled over the weight of that glittered pavement, and at 103rd a woman reached to me across the wet roof of a stranger’s car and said, I’m Carlotta, I’m hungry. She was only asking for change, so I don’t know why I took her hand. The rooftops were glowing above us, enormous, crystalline, a second city lit from within. That night a man on the downtown local stood up and said, ‘my name is Ezekiel, I am a poet, and my poem this evening is called fall’. He stood up straight to recite, a child reminded of his posture by the gravity of his text, his hands hidden in the pockets of his coat. Love is protected, he said, the way leaves are packed in snow, the rubies of fall. God is protecting the jewel of love for us. He didn’t ask for anything, but I gave him all the change left in my pocket, and the man beside me, impulsive, moved, gave Ezekiel his watch. It wasn’t an expensive watch, I don’t even know if it worked, but the poet started, then walked away as if so much good fortune must be hurried away from, before anyone realizes it’s a mistake. Carlotta, her stocking cap glazed like feathers in the rain, under the radiant towers, the floodlit ramparts, must have wondered at my impulse to touch her, which was like touching myself, the way your own hand feels when you hold it because you want to feel contained. She said, ‘You get home safe now, you hear’? In the same way Ezekiel turned back to the benevolent stranger. I will write a poem for you tomorrow, he said. The poem I will write will go like this: Our ancestors are replenishing the jewel of love for us.

Submitted by Subvert

Sidesmen’s Rota December 2017, January, February 2018

DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

3rd Mr K Upham, Mrs C Wilkie

7th Rev P Johnson, Mrs A Slade

4th Mrs D White, Mrs A Gemmell

10th Mr A Cupper, Mrs M Cupper

14th Mrs C Best, Mrs E Godfrey

11th Mrs P Wood, Mrs B Robinson

17th Mr I Briscoe, Mrs S Briscoe

21st Mr J Wenham, Mrs H Shaw

18th Mr P Weigh, Mrs M Weigh

24th Mrs D Salthouse, Mrs A Smith

28th Mr I Booth, Mrs B Booth

25th Mr A Cupper, Mrs M Cupper

31st Mr A Earp, Mrs E Earp

If the date allocated to you proves to be inconvenient please try to exchange it. If you are unable to do so please inform Elizabeth Earp so that an exchange can be arranged (0161 439 3079) Dean Row Events for December 2017, January, February 2018

10th December Toy Service – Please remember to bring an offering of new toys if you are able. 24th December Sunday Service Christmas Eve Service Hale Barns 6.00pm Christmas Eve Service Dean Row 8.00pm Craft and Chatter Group – Wednesdays at 2.00 13th December, 10th January, 24th January, 7th February, 21st February

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HALE CHAPEL

Hale Chairman’s Letter It’s deepest Autumn, the leaves are nearly all off the trees, and the nights are drawing in – very much so because by late afternoon the light has gone and I now walk home from work in the dark. It should be hibernation time till February at the least!

But Autumn and Winter bring the promise of Christmas and it will be only a matter of weeks before Geoff is leading us in the annual carol services. Time to reflect on what Christmas really means away from all the tinsel and glitter and how the birth of a child in a manger two thousand years ago changed all our lives and gave us all values to try to adhere to and lessons for us all to learn from. As Chairman of Hale I have Attended services at Dean Row Chapel not once but twice since the last newsletter. On the first occasion I came over to participate in the Harvest lunch just after the annual Harvest service. As I live in Warrington it seemed simplest to attend the Dean Row service and stay on for the meal. Thanks to Peter Shaw and everyone else at Dean Row who made myself and the other Hale attendees so welcome. The meal itself was very enjoyable and the hall was packed. The following week was the joint Dean Row – Hale service reciprocating the joint service held in Hale earlier in the year. Yet again we were all made very welcome and the service was very well attended. We at Hale now look forward again to hosting the joint service again in Spring 2018. I conclude by wishing you all well and all the best for Christmas and the New Year Alastair Brown ______________________________________________________ Hale Chapel Diary Dates for December 2017, January, February 2018 TOY SERVICE – SUNDAY - DECEMBER 3rd 2017 Please bring new unwrapped toys and teenage gifts for distribution by the Wood Street Mission. As usual, the retiring collection after the service will be for the SEND-A-CHILD-TO-HUCKLOW FUND. Hale Chapel Thursday coffee mornings A warm welcome is extended to all to join us for coffee, cake and conversation on the 2nd Thursday in the month. Meeting in Hale Chapel vestry at 10.30-12 noon. Dates: Christmas coffee morning- 14th Dec. Dates for 2018- 11th Jan. 8th Feb. 8th March. 12th April.

FLOWER AND COFFEE ROTA FOR DEC 2017, JAN, FEB 2018

DATE COFFEE FLOWERS

DECEMBER

3 December M. Gallagher/E. Harrison E. Taylor

10 December J. Ormerod/S. Cobb

17 December V. Potter/A. Hart N & B Waller

24 December NO SERVICE

31 December L. Wilson/J. Allcock H. Wilson

JANUARY

7 January J. Ormerod/S. Cobb S. Cobb

14 January V. Potter/A. Hart M. Taylor

21 January B. Ellis/J. MacDermott

28 January L. Wilson/J. Allcock J. MacDermott

FEBRUARY

4 February H. Wilson/E. Jones

11 February M. Gallagher/E. Harrison B. Ellis

18th February J. Ormerod/S. Cobb

25 February V. Potter/A. Hart

If you would like to donate flowers or give a small donation for the purchase of flowers to enhance our beautiful chapel for the Sunday services, please contact Margaret Taylor. To all contributors and helpers THANK YOU Do you have a special date in the year when you would like to have flowers placed in the chapel in memory of a loved one? Many people like to do this, and Margaret will be happy to add your name to the diary if you contact her.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Haldean Committee has been looking at the cost of producing our Newsletter. It does seem that the new format, linking our Chapels has been welcomed and brings us closer together as a community. However, the rising printing costs have made us face the unpleasant fact that we need to ask our congregations to make a small contribution towards these costs. After discussion, it was thought that 50p per copy would be reasonable, (in line with many other Chapels). It was also decided that we would try to add an insert to the Newsletter, where local firms might advertise their businesses and this would help with our costs. Therefore, we would ask if you can think of any business you have used – plumber, electrician, shop etc. could you contact Margaret Taylor (Hale) or

Chrissie Wilkie (Dean Row), so that we might contact them. I would like to remind all of you who have computers, that the Newsletter is available on the Dean Row website, so you can access that anytime free of charge.

Chrissie Wilkie

Hale Chapel ‘Caritas’ Window – by Helen Wilson Many visitors to Hale ask about the beautiful stain glass ‘Caritas’ window. While doing some research I came across an article in the Altrincham, Bowdon and Hale Guardian 1906 about the unveiling of the window. ‘A window to the memory of the late Mrs James Worthington, of Sale Lodge, Sale was unveiled in Hale Chapel. The window was given by Mr H. H. Worthington J.P. was executed by Messrs William Morris and Company, from a design of Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The centre light represents ‘Charity’ as a beautiful female figure holding two young children in her arms and surrounded by others who nestle to her robe. In each side light is an angel. A devotional service was conducted by the Rev. A Leslie Smith minister of the chapel, after which the Rev J Edwin Odgers, M.A. DD, of Oxford, formerly minister of Dunham Road chapel offered prayer and delivered an address. He spoke of Mrs Worthington’s largeness of heart, simplicity of speech and life, unostentatious generosity and constant sympathy with all movements for the common good. Mr R D Darbyshire of Manchester, a childhood friend of Mrs Worthington paid tribute to her beautiful character, and her wise and sympathetic and conscientious kindness to all persons and institutions that looked to her for help. Mr Darbyshire unveiled the window and the service concluded with a hymn and the benediction.’ Mrs Mary Worthington lived at Sale Lodge Hall which was situated on the south side of Rifle Road, Sale. In 1840 Mrs Worthington rebuilt the Hall which was then 200yrs old. It was demolished in 1920. She gifted the land and money to create Worthington Park (formerly known as Sale Park) which opened 30th June 1900. The Park continues to be a place of recreation for the local community.

STILL LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA, BUT DIFFERENTLY. It's about two years since I last reported how my husband and I were managing well thanks to medication, an excellent daycare centre 1 - 3 times a week, Alzheimer's Society and Age UK Trafford for information, lots of singing (Alz. Choir Vibrant Voices), and exercise (Healthy Hips and Hearts and walking). But all this activity, and Brian's needs getting more complicated, were taking its toll on me. Our G P advised me VERY STRONGLY that I should start looking for a care home for B, before either of us triggered a crisis situation. My head agreed, but my heart took a good while to catch up. However, I began visiting some 10 or 12 places, assessing them as "no way", "if necessary", or "possible ". Then a great stroke of luck (? answer to prayers), chatting to another carer outside the day centre, she mentioned where her husband had been in respite care. (Info swapping and support between family carers is invaluable.). I followed this up, thought it by far the most suitable place for B, even though 12 miles away, and they still had 3 unallocated rooms in the last of their new households to be opened in about 4 months’ time. So, I chose a room, booked B in for 7 sessions on their daycare program between November and the February opening, and he has now been living there for some 18 months. Because the place has 72 residents there are plenty of "central" activities and amenities available, but because they live as 6 households of 12, a family atmosphere can be promoted too. Each household has its own open plan kitchen where meals are prepared from scratch, and residents are encouraged to help with jobs in any way they can. Of course, it's not 100% perfect, but the person-centred ethos works well, and family members are encouraged to help if they want to. Brian, despite continuing decline in his abilities, is mostly relaxed, and still gives me a big beaming smile when I visit, usually 3 times a week. Sometimes I shower and dress him, then we go to one of the singing or other activities, perhaps out for a walk, or for coffee and cake in the Bistro there. Our G P was right when she said that when I was no longer on duty 24/ 7 Brian and I would enjoy much better quality time together. As always, if anyone wants to talk with me about any matters related, please feel free to contact me. Elizabeth Taylor. 0161 928 0375

HALE CHAPEL BOOK CLUB

Hale Chapel Book Club meets approximately ten times a year on Wednesday evenings. Nine book discussion meetings and an outing for lunch in the summer. We plan the books to read in two groups, January to July and September to January

The members take turns to suggest a book they think may be interesting to read and discuss.

The recommendations have been diverse and stimulating covering many different authors from the well known to first time novelists and exploring all genres of literature. I have been introduced and sometimes entranced by books I would never have found myself.

If you would like to come and join us please ring: Sheila Cobb – 0161 941 3173 or Jo Shan – 0161 980 2385

Ben Bradbury A message from Pat and Julia Bradbury:- My daughter and I wish to thank our friends at Hale Chapel for attending Ben’s funeral on 8th November. Thank you to Jeff for taking our memorable service. The organist for playing the music, and my sister, Evelyn, for reading my tribute to Ben. Last but not least for Margaret Taylor for her help, kindness and patience with me over the flowers. Thank you also for the cards sent to us and the donations to St Anns Hospice where Ben was gently nursed, and our family were cared for on his last day. Best wishes from Pat and Julia. ___________________________________________________________

“No one can be a great thinker who does not recognise that as a thinker, it is his first duty to follow his intellect to whatever conclusions it may lead.”

John Stuart Mill

Dean Row Chapel Officers:

Chairman Peter Shaw Tel. 01625 584881

Email pgshaw@aol.com

Treasurer: Len Elias Tel. 0161 483 1868

Secretary:

Chrissie Wilkie Tel. 0161 439 8262; Email chrissie@wilkies.me.uk)

Warden:

Ian Briscoe Tel. 0161 485 5033

Women’s League Secretary: Anne Gemmell Tel. 0161 637 5347

Flower Secretary:

Bridget Wenham Tel 01625 820772

Honorary Life President Tony Cupper

Minister Emeritus

Rev Penny Johnson

Items for Newsletter to Chrissie Wilkie

Hale Chapel Executive Committee

CHAIRMAN Mr. Alastair Brown Tel.01925 262332

email: alastair6451@aol.com

SECRETARY Ms. Averil Hart Tel. 0161 980 2811

email: dumboah@btinternet.com

TREASURER Mrs. Margaret Taylor Tel. 0161 980 3813

email: me.taylor@tiscali.co.uk

Chapel/Hall Fabric – Deputy Chairman Jean Ormerod Tel 0161 929 7945

jeanormerod@yahoo.co.uk

Junior Church Jo Turner Tel 0161 928 0406

theturnermob@googlemail.com

Mrs. Jane MacDermott 0161 928 0201

Flower Secretary & Social Group Beryl Prolze Tel 0161 980 7474

Hall Bookings Jo Shan Tel 07749366308

tigerjo1@hotmail.co.uk

Dean Row Christmas Fair 2017

The happy band setting up the stalls

Enjoying the coffee and mince pies

The East Cheshire Hospice Wilmslow Support Group has had a busy year and we have more events in the calendar.

Is there anyone in our congregation who might enjoy getting involved with the Support Group? If so, contact Ned Spencer 01625 531851