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GIVE US A BREAK...
As you probably know, I have been off since 5th December with a fractured patella. No fun! However, I've had
such kindness shown me that it almost compensates for the sorrow of missing all the Christmas services. Thank
you, sincerely.
I intend to try to get more physical exercise this year - my standard New Year Resolution! But I can't yet:; at
the time of writing, I still have the plaster cast on. So I've been doing mental exercises instead: crosswords and
easy reading first, then on to some more demanding stuff. And I've been looking at the Bible.
On Desert Island Discs, the castaway was always given the Bible and Shakespeare. Today people might make
different choices, but in fact those two books are brilliant resources for reflection, and are as full of relevance
to us today as they were to our ancestors. We have dozens of quotes from them in our everyday language – like
'No peace for the wicked,' (Isaiah 57 v21) and 'Too much of a good thing,' (As You Like It Act 4 sc 1). Just
opening the Bible at random can produce results if we reflect on what we read both in its own context and in
ours. I am often asked what relevance this ancient text has in our post-modern society – there, you see, I said I'd
been exercising my mind! My answer is that it holds the big story of the human relationship with God from
ancient times to two millennia ago. Importantly, it's also a signpost to the future, telling us about that movable
time called 'now'. The Old Testament people were as rebellious, fractious and selfish as we are – and as godly,
generous and brave too. So were the New Testament people. Their story helps us understand ourselves because
they were just like us. Crucially, it helps us understand how to relate to God and to each other in peace.
Dipping randomly into the Bible, then, I landed on this text from Paul's first letter to Timothy:
'Train yourself in godliness, for while physical training is of some
value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for
both the present life and the life to come.'
How apt! We don't need to fret about joining a gym – but we do need
to work to keep our good Christian spirit in peak condition. That
means reflecting on our own actions and thoughts, and those of
others, measuring them against our Bible values. The kindness and
care shown to me during my recovery are a good place for me to
start.
My prayer for us all, then, is this: Lord, help us to give ourselves
time to be open to you in our lives. Strengthen us to give ourselves a
break from our relationship with ourselves, and to make a lasting one
with you. Amen.
With best wishes,
Jane Kennedy, Associate Priest
The Five Parishes News
Serving the villages of Catthorpe, Misterton/Walcote, Shawell,
Stanford-on-Avon, and Swinford
The copy deadline for the March issue is Thursday 7th February
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What’s On - February
3rd Candlemas All Age Service,
St Leonard’s Misterton
5th Swinford Parish Council
7th Swinford Skirts
10th Celebration of Love,
All Saints Swinford
12th Lent Course, Walton
14th Swinford WI
18th Hunger lunch / Lenten reflection
25th Hunger lunch / Lenten reflection
26th Lent Course, Walton
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SWINFORD WI
Happy New Year to all Swinford residents!
Our programme for this year got off to a good start with
Mary McCulloch and her brother David telling us all
about their holiday to South East Asia. We saw some
wonderful photographs which gave us a taste of the
history, culture and architecture of Thailand, Vietnam,
Saigon and Hanoi, to name a few. From the floating
houses, markets with stalls absolutely packed with
wonderful fruit and vegetables, to the conical hats worn
to keep out the sun, we got an insight into the life of the
happy smiling children and the warm, friendly people.
On 14th February, Janet Haynes will be our speaker and
the title of her talk is 'My Journey to the Palace' which
sounds very intriguing! All will be explained next
month when we hope to have Linda O'Reardon back,
she is currently not very well so I'm sure you will all
join me in wishing her a speedy recovery.
Gwen Kelly
01788 860637
FOOD INSTEAD OF CHRISTMAS CARDS
Hopefully everybody had a really nice Christmas and a
good start to the New Year.
Just a few days before Christmas we decided to wish
'Merry Christmas' in person to our friends in Swinford
instead of sending Christmas cards. We offered some
Brownie cakes to add to the festive spirit and asked
others to join us in making food donations to people in
need. We had a great response and collected two large
boxes full of a variety of items.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank
everybody who gave food as a gift to people in our local
area who are struggling to buy something to eat for their
family.
At the beginning of this month we took the boxes filled
with goodies to the Rugby Food Bank on Railway
Terrace and were greeted by some lovely ladies who
were very appreciative of our boxes. They asked where
it all came from and marked the boxes with 'From
Swinford Village'.
We are sure that your donations will have made a great
difference to some hungry people. Thanks a million!!!!
The Millington Family
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MOTHERS’ DAY TREAT
Mothers’ Day is on Sunday 10th March this year and to
celebrate we will be serving our traditional roast lunch
using our own rare breed British Lop Pork (with a
vegetarian option available too). This is always a
popular occasion so we recommend booking your table
as soon as possible! Prices start from £11.45 for two
courses.
We will also be serving cream teas from 3pm with our
home made scones...these are £5.50 and are a great gift
for Mum!
To book call us on 01788 869002.
Lambing season on the farm has started! Some of our
Leicester Long Wool sheep have given birth – you can
come and see them in the barn.
Caroline Ellerker
Manor Farm Shop
SWINFORD SKIRTS
Swinford Skirts held their annual planning meeting on
Thursday 10th January. This year’s programme looks
varied and exciting and includes a pamper evening and
meal at M's at Burbage; Dog Racing; a bike ride; long
alley skittles; a Bollywood evening to name just a few.
To get the year started, on Thursday 7th February, we
are going to 'The Jolly Good Pud Co @ Rugby' (check
out their webpage). There will be approximately one
hours demonstration on how to ice your cupcakes
professionally, followed, of course, by the opportunity
to create your own. We shall be departing Swinford at
7.30pm. Numbers need to be confirmed in advance so
that sufficient cupcakes are available. Please let me
know asap on 07765 148335 if you wish to join us.
On Friday 14th June are going to the Cheltenham food
and drink festival for the day. If you would like to join
us on our 20 seater coach please contact Helen on 07926
LENT COURSE IN WALTON
Walton Baptist Chapel will again host this year’s 5-week York course for Lent entitled “Glimpses of God: Hope
for Today’s World”. This ecumenical discussion course will be led jointly by leaders from the Baptist Chapel and
members of the Avon Swift Clergy team. Sessions are as follows:
12th February – The God who hears our cry
26th February – The Shepherd who guides and guards his people
5th March – The Son who is the Way, Truth and Life
12th March – The God who shares our pain
19th March – The God who calms our fears
Each session begins with coffee at 10am and will end at 11am. Each topic is introduced on CD by Dr David Hope
(former Archbishop of York) and other leading Christian thinkers, and then there is time for general discussion.
More information from:
Gordon Herbert on 01858 880492 or Emma Davies on 01455 556573
ALL WELCOME
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150316 asap. A £20 payment is required to cover the
bus costs. Total cost of the trip is £25.
If you are new to the village please come along and join
us. Skirts is an ideal way to meet ladies your village!
Julie Morris
WEDNESDAY CLUB
All members agreed they had enjoyed their Christmas
and New Year break and were looking forward to 2013.
We hope soon to have the opportunity to sell some of
the craft items made on behalf of All Saints Church
Swinford.
The Wednesday Club is, or should be, affiliated to All
Saints Church, Swinford even though we have no
representative among our membership. Apparently this
is soon to be addressed and we look forward to
welcoming a new member, or perhaps someone to take
over the running of the Club.
Eileen Cottrell had a very special birthday and she
kindly invited us all to afternoon tea on Saturday 19th
January to celebrate with her. What a lovely start to the
New Year.
We all have renewed enthusiasm and we seem to be
ahead of a trend as crafts and handmade items are
currently very much sought after. Perhaps all this
austerity has made people reassess our throw away
society.
New members are always welcome so do join us on
Wednesday from 9.30am until 11.30am in the small
meeting room of the Village Hall.
Linda O'Reardon
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A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER REPLIES
An article appeared in the December 2012 issue with
regards to dog mess in Fir Tree Lane Swinford and how
an irate resident was getting more annoyed with lazy
dog owners who refuse to pick up their dog mess.
I reply as a responsible dog owner who is just as
annoyed with these people. Frequently while dog
walking I also come across piles of mess that has not
been cleared up. Especially on the Green where events
take place throughout the year and young children play.
There is even a bin there, yet these people appear to be
oblivious to this fact. I have not long had a dog and am
very conscious of the fact that dog mess is an unpleasant
sight. A pack of 300 nappy sacks from Tesco costs as
little as 36p. Small price to pay be a conscientious dog
owner, don't you think?
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Avon-Swift Group Services
Sunday 3rd February Candlemas (White) Malachi 3.1-5
(The Presentation of Christ in the Temple) Hebrews 2.14-18
Luke 2.22-40
8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy
9.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Canon Chris Oxley
9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy
11.00 am Gilmorton Candlemas Family Service Revd Emma Davies
11.15 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Canon Chris Oxley
4.00 pm Misterton All Age service for Candlemas Keith Wilding and
Canon Brian Davis
4.00 pm Peatling Parva Candlemas Songs of Praise Revd Emma Davies
6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Canon Chris Oxley
Sunday 10th February The Sunday next before Lent (Green) Exodus 34.29-35
2 Corinthians 3.12 – 4.2
Luke 9.28-36 [37-43a]
8.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies
9.30 am Swinford All-age worship Canon Chris Oxley
9.30 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies
9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service Beth Rogers
11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Canon Chris Oxley
Tuesday 12th February
9.30 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Canon Chris Oxley
Wednesday 13th February Ash Wednesday (Purple)
7.30 pm North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Canon Chris Oxley
with Imposition of Ashes Revd Jane Kennedy
Sunday 17th February The First Sunday of Lent (Purple) Deuteronomy 26.1-11
Romans 10.8b-13
Luke 4.1-13
8.30 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy
9.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Paula Oxley
9.30 am Kimcote Matins (BCP) Keith Wilding
9.30 am Ashby Magna All-Age Snowdrop Service Revd Emma Davies
9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Canon Chris Oxley
10.30 am Catthorpe Village Service Judith Smith
11.00 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies
11.15 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Canon John Randall
11.15 am Shawell Holy Communion (CW) tba
6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Keith Wilding
Sunday 24th February The Second Sunday of Lent (Purple) Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18
Philippians 3.17 – 4.1
Luke 13.31-35
10.30 am North Kilworth Avon Swift Group Service Team
Holy Communion (CW) Preacher: Angela Dewes
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Tuesday 26th February
2.45 pm North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies
BCP = Book of Common Prayer (1662) – traditional language
CW = Common Worship (2000) – contemporary language
Morning Prayer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9am at Swinford Church
Evening Prayer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 5pm at Gilmorton Church
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-
The Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford.
Telephone: 01788 860445; email [email protected]
The Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton.
Telephone: 01455 556573; email [email protected]
The Revd Jane Kennedy,, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote.
Telephone: 01455 554065; [email protected]
For Misterton:
The Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email [email protected]
From the Parish Registers
Baptisms - we welcome into our Church Family:
Luke Nathan John Gatrell 18th November Misterton
Stephen Carter Barrs 18th November Misterton
Harley Andrew Barrs 18th November Misterton
Weddings - we wish every blessing on their marriage to:
Hollie Etheridge and Kit Moore 4th January Misterton
Funerals - we say farewell and commit to Almighty God:
Elsie Joan Nicklin aged 91 9th November Swinford
Alan Cheney aged 65 20th November Swinford
Sydney Winston aged 82 17th January Swinford
Rita Steward aged 84 23rd January Ashby Magna
Would you believe it?
Reflections for Lent 2013 at Swinford Rectory, exploring the Apostles’ Creed.
Mondays 18 & 25 Feb; 4, 11, 18 March from 1.30 to 2.30 pm
Following the Hunger Lunch in aid of Kiteto diocese (from 12.15 to 1.30…bread and soup)
18 Feb: “…God the Father Almighty…”
25 Feb: “…Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord…”
4 March: “…the Holy Ghost…”
11 March: “…The holy Catholick Church, the Communion of Saints”
18 March: “…The Forgiveness of Sins, the Resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting.”
You are welcome to the Hunger Lunch and/or to
the Lenten reflection…come and go as you can!
More details from Canon Chris Oxley on 01788 860445 or via [email protected]
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NEWS FROM SWINFORD SCHOOL
Everyone returned to school rested and raring to go after
the Christmas break and although this is a short term,
we still have a lot going on.
The whole school enjoyed a 'Medieval Music Day'
when they had the opportunity to play a wide range of
medieval musical instruments and learn the history
behind them.
Other activities this term include a pottery workshop,
sports club, football, cheerleading, basketball, cooking
and singing.
Some of our children will represent the school in the
South Leicestershire Schools Cross Country Races and
all of the children will take part in our own annual cross
country afternoon, come rain or shine!
We would also like to share with you the excellent
results the school achieved in last year's Standard
Attainment Tests (SATs). All of our children achieved
level 4+ in reading, numeracy and science, placing us
5th out of 259 Leicestershire schools. Further
information is available via the Department for
Education website.
As ever, if you have pre-school children and would like
to come and visit us, we would love to meet you and
show you our school. Please call to make an
appointment.
Edy O'Connor
Head Teacher
Tel: 01788 860404
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.swinford.leics.sch.uk
BEWARE!
Reward offered for information regarding the theft of 4
large decorative limestone rocks from the front of my
property 9 Rugby Road, Swinford between the hours of
1am and 4.30am on the morning of Thursday 13th
December 2012 (these had only been in place for one
week!) It would have taken two people to move each
rock and a vehicle would have to have been used to
transport them. This matter has been reported to
Leicestershire Police. I am writing this as a warning to
owners of other properties within Swinford who also
have large decorative stones. Please contact me
(Rebecca) on 01788 860815 with any information.
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SWINFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Swinford Parish Council met on Tuesday 8th January.
Playground. This matter is still not resolved.
Negotiations are ongoing.
Community Fund. Vattenfall has still not signed the
agreement as there are some complications which
hopefully will be resolved at the next meeting of
the Steering Committee.
Planning. Mrs A Mills The Old Bakehouse High Street -
Single storey extension Revised Scheme Supported.
Precept. This was set at £7344 (2% rise on last year).
Junction 19 Improvements. Pre-inquiry meeting to be
held on 15th January at the Holiday Inn Rugby.
British Red Cross Big Wheel Appeal. £20 to be donated.
The Council have decided to purchase a mobile traffic
calming sign. This will be positioned on all the entry
routes to the village at various times.
Payments. E-On £58.25 and £88.91
Clerks salary and expenses £279.12
Swinford Village Hall £140.00
British Red Cross £20.00
Next meeting Tuesday 5th February 7.30pm Swinford
Village Hall.
Jan Throop
Parish Clerk
TODDLER PRE-SCHOOL GROUP IN SOUTH KILWORTH
Ma-Mites is a group for toddlers and pre-schoolers
which has been running for several years in South
Kilworth. In recent years a lot of our local children have
started school, so we're now extending our boundaries,
and hoping to get new people from other villages to
come along.
We meet at South Kilworth Village Hall on Leys
Crescent LE17 6DS, on the FIRST Tuesday of the
month, from 10-11.30am (excluding April due to a clash
with school Easter holiday).
We have a large hall, and an outdoor decking area for
warm days, with a lot of different toys for indoor and
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outdoor play. There is the provision of tea/coffee/
biscuits for adults, and a rare opportunity to talk to
grown-ups!
This year we have been lucky enough to secure the
involvement of Boogie Bods for our March, May, June
and July sessions. Boogie Bods offer Music and
Movement for young children, with plenty of singing
and dancing around, in a fun and low-key way. On those
days Ma-Mites will open at 10am as usual, and Boogie
Bods will start at 11am till 11.45am.
The cost of each session is £2 per child.
We would love to see some new people so do come
along.
For further information please call Rachel 07710
381533 or Sue 07770 748608
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