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THE BORDERS GROUP OF PARISHES
Revd Ben Bentham 01989 770454: [email protected]
The Vicarage, Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6EZGoodrich/Welsh Bicknor, Llangarron, Llangrove,
Marstow, Welsh Newton/Llanrothal
ASSOCIATE MINISTERSRevd Penny Powdrill - 01600 714096: [email protected]
Revd Jill Stephens - 01600 890975: [email protected] Richard Jones - 01989 770254: [email protected]
HON. ASSISTANT CLERGYBrian Phillips Jim Cross
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Please submit material for the April 2020 issue - NO LATER than 15 March 2020 to your village correspondent
(their email address is below each correspondent’s name on pages 4–13). The Borders Group of parishes does not endorse any of the goods
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Dear All
When God came to Earth in the form of Jesus he set about making some changes. For example, by the time Jesus arrived not working on the Sabbath meant not being allowed to set a broken bone, not cutting your nails or carrying any heavy burden. These rules had been developed by t he Pharisees as a ‘way of life’ to ensure people kept the law. Jesus said, “the sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.” (Mark 2:27). It was supposed to be a day of rest but not to the exclusion of doing good. Jesus healed people on the Sabbath.
Reflecting on why we do things is always useful. We have been looking at our magazine. This is put together, organised and distributed by a group of volunteers. Our magazine is much valued but some minor changes may mean that it becomes easier to complete by the deadline of having it in the churches by the first Sunday of the month.
Another change this month for Wye Reaches, is that we have decided to have just one Mothering Sunday Service on March 22nd at The Old Court. Over the last few years, attendance at Mothering Sunday services has dropped significantly so we though we would try a new approach. We hope the central venue and fresh approach will bring in new people who can hear the Good News.
Jesus brought hope to many despised people but he did this challenging the status quo and demonstrating God’s love for the people who are part of Creation.
Blessings, Penny
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NEWS from the PARISHES
Details of news items that would be of interest to readers in any of these villages can be sent or given to one of the priests (in writing, please) or your local correspondent.
BISHOPSWOODCorrespondents: Carol Pimblett [email protected] Sunday Breakfast Sunday 1st March. Served from 9.30am – 10.45am At the Village Hall. Brought to you by friends of Bishopswood Church. Set yourself up on a chilly winter's day with a delicious home cooked breakfast sharing good company in lovely surroundings!
Choose from orange juice, grapefruit, cereals, bacon, eggs, sausage, black
pudding, beans, mushrooms, toast, pancakes and maple syrup, tea and coffee. Vegetarian options available.Still only £5.50 (£3 under 14’s). Penny or Jill will be at the hall each breakfast Sunday to chat and mingle!!
Future Date: There will be a service in the hall after the breakfast on Sunday 5th April – Palm Sunday – at 11am led by Rev Jill Stephens.
In church Sunday 8th March – Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Archdeacon Derek Chedzey. Please join us and stay for refreshments and a chat after the service. All Welcome.
Bishopswood WI The next WI meeting will be held on Friday, March 20th at 2.30pm in Bishopswood Village Hall. We will be
celebrating the 101st birthday of our WI with a special birthday tea followed by an opportunity to learn some Easter crafts. Please free to come along and join in!
VILLAGE HALL Celebrating 10 Years of Bishopswood Pantomime !
Treasure IslandAhoy there, me hearties – all aboard for the adventure of a lifetime! Long John Silver and his fearsome crew may think that treasure is within their grasp, but they’ve reckoned without the ladies of the Smuggler’s Cove Women’s Institute! Filled with mischief, custard pies, songs and laughter, this is a voyage into panto mayhem that you definitely do not want to miss!
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12th, 13th & 14th March
Curtain up at 7:30pm plus 2:30pm for Saturday matinee. Tickets £7 Adults (£3 under 16s). Tel: 01600 891277 or Email: [email protected] to book. Programmes, Refreshments and Bar available at all shows.
Bishopswood Lunch Club - Wednesday 25th March –12noon – 1.45pm. Lunch served at 12noon. Just £7 pp for a delicious 2 course meal. Come along with your friends for a lovely lunch and a natter. To book please ring Ann on 01989 563068. Bookings must be made before Friday 20th March .
Spring Community Lunch - Sunday 29th March – 1pm. Doors and bar open at 12.30 for 1pm start – £8pp. Pre booked event only so make sure you reserve your place!!
Join us for a delicious roast dinner followed by home made puddings! Vegetarian option available – please let us know if you would like this
option when you make your reservation. Book your place as soon as possible with Don on 01989
562742 or Christine on 07890 661094
For info on events happening at the hall, church and around Bishopswood/Walford Parish take a look at www.walford-pc.org.uk Click on the ‘Parish Life’ tab then ‘Amenities’ …. Then choose your option. Why not subscribe for a regular email update – you will find the link on the bottom of each page.
To book the Village Hall for an event please contact Gloria on 01600 890087. See the advert in the business section of the Border News. Or Visit www.bvhonline.com for further information.
•••••••••••••••••••••••DIXTON Correspondent: Daphne Smith [email protected]
New roof Our smart new chancel roof seems to have survived the storms The contractor has decided that the ceiling inside has had enough time to dry out and as I write it is being painted. This will mark the end of a job which took so very much longer than any of us had anticipated and cost so much more.
We very much hope that more people will come forward and join the PCC. For Dixton to survive we really need some fresh ideas and people to implement them. There was an encouraging turnout for a meeting held recently at Bridges to discuss the future of Dixton and we all hope that this will provide some impetus for the future. One of the initiatives suggested then was to have an active Facebook page, so hopefully those of you who use Facebook will look out for this and do what you can to 'share' it. Please do come to the APCM on 6th April at 7pm at the Old Court Hotel, Whitchurch whether you want to join the PCC or just see how it all works. Everyone is welcome.
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GANAREW Correspondent: Sue Harley [email protected] Tel: 01600 890489Food Bank Just to remind you that there is a box at the back of the Nave at St Swithin's
BIG
BREAKFAST
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Starring Billy Barrett. Starts at 7.30pm, tickets on the door £5. Bar will be open for alcoholic drinks or tea and coffee.
Finding out what’s going on at Goodrich Village Hall is now easier, thanks to new members of the committee and their expertise. Goodrich Village Hall is now on social media, so find and like us on Facebook at “Events at Goodrich Village Hall” www.facebook.com/Events-at-Goodrich-Village -Hall or visit the web site www.goodrichvillagehall.co.uk
To be informed about forthcoming events send your email address to [email protected] .
LLANGARRON Correspondent: Nick Saunders [email protected] www.llangarron.info [email protected] contact & to sign up for email newslettersfacebook: Llangarron Village
St.Deinst cleaning rota. March - Denise Morehead, Elaine Joseph and Diana Tubb
Short-mat Bowls Club Llangarron Short-mat Bowls Club meets every Monday evening 7 - 10pm in Llangarron Village Hall. New members are always welcome.
French in Llangarron! Come and speak French in a small group with native tutor Ginnie Hartley. Weekly meetings take place on Wednesdays 1 - 2pm
for food donations to the local Monmouth Food Bank. People were very generous at Christmas but clearly the need has not disappeared miraculously but is very much ongoing.
Young Shoots Eco-Church Lewstone Farm, Ganarew, starts on Sunday 29th March 10 am to 12 midday. A hands-on exploration of nature and the environment for children aged 4 to 11 years.
Absolutely free, but booking essential, ring (01600 890961) or email ([email protected]) by Monday 23rd March to book your child's place. We are hoping to run this new club monthly through the Spring and Summer. Don't forget waterproofs and wellies! Penny Powdrill and Jim Herbert.
GOODRICH Correspondent: Marlene Corker [email protected] Giles Church Flowers No flowers as it is Lent.
Cleaning Penny Avery and Marlene Corker
Mothering Sunday There will be a service at 3pm on Sunday 22nd March. We extend a warm welcome to families. Children are invited to collect a posy of Spring flowers during the service to present to their Mums.
Lent Lunch This will be held at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 1st April at Meyrick House in Goodrich. We will be serving home-made soups, rolls and fruit pudding. There is no charge but donations are welcome. For more information please contact Helen Phillips 07508320111 or [email protected]
PLANT SALE The annual plant sale this year will be held on Saturday 2nd May from 10pm at Goodrich Village Hall. There will be a great selection of plants and a Grand Draw.
Afternoon Club: There is no Club meeting this month.
Goodrich Tennis Club, in the heart of the village, caters for all ages and abilities. Social tennis, coaching and match play tennis is all available, with three courts, two of which are floodlit with a sand dressed carpet surface. For more information please contact:[email protected] or visit the website: www.goodrichtennisclub
VILLAGE HALL EVENTS Flicks in the sticks: Thursday 26th March…Showing Blinded by the light (12A) In 1987 a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his own family and find his voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.
The joint coffee morning will be on
Saturday 7th March
at 10.30 - 12 noon. On sale will be coffee, home-made cakes and plants. There will also
be a book and a recent magazine table. Donations welcome. The Food Bank Box will be there if you have any items you can
spare. A warm welcome to all, so come and meet up with old friends and new!
VILLAGE COFFEE MORNING
MEETS
@ The Garron Centre
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at The Garron Centre and a range of other local venues. For further information on this, other classes, and school exam coaching, please contact Ginnie on (01600 712850) or [email protected]
Whist Drive There is a Whist Drive every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in the village hall. All are
welcome so do come along on Thursday 12th March. Please contact Jamie Harris (01989 770597) for further information.
New Yoga Class with Karen Maidment. Every Friday 10:00am-11:15am in The Garron Centre. www.purebodybalance.co.uk
Please enquire and book with Karen direct: [email protected] tel: 01452 831399
Diary Dates: 1. Progressive Supper (18th April). This year the Progressive Supper will be held on Saturday 18th April. We do hope that you will join us for this annual event. For those of you who are new to the village this is an opportunity to meet people, and for those who normally come it is an opportunity to renew old acquaintances.
We are always looking for hosts particularly as a couple of our usual hosts have now left the village and we like to give past hosts a break otherwise it rests on the same people each year. If you would like to host or to take part please contact me, Gill
Drayton on 01989 770387 or email me:- [email protected]. The cost will be £15 per head and the proceeds will go towards the church and community centre.
2. Llangarron Open Garden Event (28th June). Twelve gardens in the village will be open on Sunday 28th June from 1 - 5pm. Costs £5 per person for the afternoon, children u16 free. Tickets and entrance maps at the church car park. There will be a plant stall and teas on sale in The Garron Centre.
LLANGROVE Correspondent: Wendy [email protected] www.llangrove.org.uk [email protected] contact & to sign up for email newsletters facebook: Llangrove Village
Coffee Mornings Come and join us on Wednesday 11th March at 10.30am at Llangrove Village Hall for a coffee and a chance to catch up with friends. As always, monies raised from the Bring and Buy stall and raffle go towards the upkeep and running of the church.
The friendly Friday Lunch Club at Llangrove Village Hall takes place at 12.00 noon on the 6th and 20th March for soup and a roll, and a delicious pudding at a price of £4.50. Please contact Michele Seddon-Harvey 01989 770 197 to secure your place.
Llangrove WI March meeting will be held on 19th March at 7.30 pm in the village hall. Our topic this month is CHOCOLATE!!! from Harts Craft Barn.
This is our open meeting, so both ladies and gentlemen are most welcome (for a
small fee). Feel free to come along and share in some chocolate and afterwards, a cup of tea and biscuits. For more information please contact either Jacky on 01989 770088 or Debs on 01989 770129.
Llangrove & District Gardening Society: New members and old were treated to a fascinating talk on the Rivers Severn and Wye as our 2020 programme kicked off in February. The next meeting will take place on 5 March with a talk by Alan Wells. Gardening for Bees will focus on how we can make our garden spaces more bee friendly and support our native bee population. This talk will take place in Llangrove School at 7.30pm.
Dates for your diary: 2 April – TALK – Hostas and companion plants by Robin Pearce 7.30pm Llangrove Village Hall
16 May – Annual Plant Sale & Cream Teas, Llangrove Village Hall 2-4pm
All are very welcome to come along to any of our events – you don’t have to be a member or even live in Llangrove. Admission for visitors is just £4 including refreshments. For more information call Ruth on 01989 770831.
Renton café The Café Crew would like to thank everybody for supporting their Pasta & Pizza Lunch on 8th February in aid of the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford Hospital, which raised an incredible £500. Our thanks to all.
The Llangrove Panto this year is
Frankenstein The Panto by Martin Hailey.
Oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is! and so on! Suitable for all. Performances will take place on March 5th, 6th and 7th. See local noticeboards for details of how to get tickets.
Llangrove Leapfrogs Easter Event will take place on Sunday 29th March from 2.30p.m. to include an Easter Hunt, refreshments and other activities at Llangrove CE Academy.
Llangrove May Fair Sunday 3rd May, 2020, 1-5pm. Don’t forget to buy squares for the Chicken Drop and Duck Splat and have the opportunity to win £100 on the day!
Llangrove May Fair – Pet Photo Competition Make your Pet a Star! Just take a photo
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(approx. 4”x 6”) of your pet (any pet), write the name of your pet, the class number you are entering and a contact phone number on the back of the photo, and hand it in at the Art Stand on the day.
Only 50p per entry. Open to all. Prizes for Best in Class and Best Overall Photo. Classes are 1. Cutest Looking Pet 2. Scruffiest Pet 3. Best Veteran (>7 years old) 4. Best Youngster (less than 18 months) 5. Pets who look like their Owners 6. Most Appealing Eyes Good luck and start snapping NOW!!!
MARSTOW Correspondent: Joyce Rollinson [email protected] www.marstowchurch.orgROTAS for March - Readers 1st Sunday, Wendy. 3rd Sunday, Rosie
Flowers and Cleaning Gill.
Arrangements have been made for Marstow Parish Council to hold their meeting on Tuesday, 3rd. March at the Church, 7.30pm. This is a trial to check the suitability of the venue.
The community space is equipped with 35 chairs (plus pews, of course), cups and saucers, kettles and microwave. It is pleasant and compact and situated at the back of the Church and is available generally for any events, meetings etc. daytime or evening. If you have anything planned in the future why not check out this facility. Contact Phyll on
01989 770617 for details.
There is a new disabled friendly toilet a few yards into the churchyard.
A Lent lunch is to take place on 19th March, 12.00, at Fivefold (Phyll's), to which all are welcome.
P.C.C. meeting, 12th March, at Rosie and Nigel's.
WELSH NEWTON / LLANROTHAL Correspondent: Glenys Biggs [email protected] T: 01989770540Lent Lunch Wednesday March 4th 12 noon - 2pm. Primrose Cottage,Welsh Newton Common. Please contact Gill Freeth - 01989770540
St. Mary's Churchyard Tidy Up Saturday 4th April - 10am. Please come along with any tools, strimmers etc. to help tidy up the churchyard.
Easter Eve Service Easter Eve Service to be held at Llanrothal church on 11th April at 6pm, this is for the first time of asking. The service is usually held at dusk - not this time as leaving could prove difficult in the dark. Please bring candles and noise making equipment.Easter eggs may be provided.
St Mary's Flower Rota We have several months on the flower rota to fill, if you are interested please
contact Glenys Biggs [email protected]
Whist Drive Our thanks go to Sue Whilding for organising another whist
drive, to the people who gave prizes, donations and supported it. A total of £150.00 was raised for the churchyard grass cutting.
Organist Required St Mary’s Welsh Newton (4miles outside Monmouth on the Hereford Road) is looking for an organist to play every 3rd Sunday of the month for the 9.30am service and on major festivals. £25 per Service.
Occasional baptisms, weddings and funerals will also be offered for additional fees to be agreed. Contact Matthew Hall (church warden) at [email protected] or 07957 488645.
WHITCHURCH Correspondent: Liz Miles [email protected] PRESS There will be no services or events in St Dubricius Church for the foreseeable future because of extensive damage from flooding. Lunches will be in the Memorial Hall. We hope to have services there too
Sunday March 22nd Mothering Sunday Benefice Service at 10.30 in The Old Court
Thursdays 10am Holy Communion will be held weekly as advised in Lent Lunches box on page 19.
Lent Lunches with discussion will be held for the Benefice on
5/12/19/26 March- see details on page 19.
Aisle Community Lunch will be on Monday 9th March and Monday 23rd March. The meals are cooked by Woods of Whitchurch. Come and join us. To book, ring 01600 890397.
Good Neighbour Coffee morning is at the Memorial Hall from 10.30 to 12noon on Wednesday 4th and Wednesday 18th March. Do drop in for coffee and a chat. There will be an outing to The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth on Thursday 12th March to see the play “The Opposite Sex” by David Tristram, presented by Off Centre Theatre at 7.30. Tickets available from the theatre.
Tea and Chat for Knitters and Natterers is held on Thursdays from 2 – 4pm. This is open to all and a warm welcome awaits you.
Save the Date! You will not want to miss our weekend of Arts and Craft- Spring Bank Holiday Weekend 22-24th May 2020. Details to follow but anyone interested in exhibiting or taking part please contact Sue 0166 890981
Whitchurch Floral Society. Wednesday 11th March 7.30 at The Old Court. Ruth Melton Jones demonstration- “Fairground Attraction”
The Floral Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month in
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The Old Court. Annual Membership is £30 , Guests £5 per meeting. Open evenings: Guests £8. All are very welcome to come along and see our varied and interesting programme. Details from Pauline Curtis 01989 768400.
Sticky Little Fingers, a morning for parents and pre-school children, each Tuesday at the Memorial Hall starting at 10.00am. More details from Sue 890981.
Bingo There will be NO Bingo in March, the next eyes down will be Tuesday 7th April at the Old Court, 7 for 7.30pm.
MEMORIAL HALL ACTIVITIES Flicks in The Sticks "Judy" will be
shown on Friday 20th March. Doors open for bar and light snacks 7pm, £5 entry on the door. Film starts at 7.30pm.
Renee Zellweger is a tour de force as Judy Garland in this drama which centres on the star's notorious engagement at London's Talk of the Town in 1969. Jessie Buckley co stars as the production assistant who is assigned to keep Garland off the pills and booze as she battles for custody of her children and marries a fifth unsuitable husband. Zellweger sings the Garland songbook with astounding accuracy and feeling and there won't be a dry eye in the house come the finale
Jazz On 7th March we welcome the return of the John Maddock's Jazzmen.
This Dorset based traditional jazz band brings a unique New Orleans style of jazz, including stunning clarinet solos from John who is one of the UK's most outstanding reed players. They delighted our audience in 2018 and we are assured of another evening of great music making. Booking essential, ring Colin on 890640 ,tickets £17.50 which includes a light supper. Doors open at 7.15 for bar and supper. Music from 8pm .
Whitchurch and Ganarew LHS March for the history group will be a month of meetings and doings. A sub- committee of about six will meet in early March to start pulling together the entries for our scrapbook showing life in Whitchurch and Ganarew over this past year. If anyone reading this has an event that happened in 2019 in the villages, on the Doward or fairly local that you feel is worth recording for future generations please jot it down and send to [email protected] or it may be lost as I'm sure we cannot know of everything.
The main meeting of the month will be the Annual General Meeting when the society starts into its 6th year - amazing where did that time go. It will be held at The Old Court Hotel starting at 10am on the 21st March 2020. We would love to welcome a few new members at that meeting, subscription £10 for the year. Members get the benefit of reduced costs at talks, first offer
of places on visits and a chance to get involved as much or as little as you wish on projects such as refurbishment of telephone boxes, research for exhibitions -this year "1960's Whitchurch and Ganarew "to be held September 5th/6th. It is a very sociable society "Friends are strangers you haven't yet met".
Websites Up to date information on events at St Dubricius can be found at a churchnearyou.com, Wyereaches.org and Facebook by searching Whitchurch-St Dubricius Church.
WYESHAM Correspondent: Caroline Pearce [email protected] Altar flowers none for March because of Lent
Reading for March
1st Connie Morgan
8th Jim Cross
15th Annie Wilde
22nd Mothering Sunday - no readers
29th 5th Sunday - no readers
Coffee Morning 28th of March at St. James' Church 10am. Tea, coffee, delicious cakes etc. raffle, tombola and home baked sale, please come and join us.
Special Afternoon Tea Tuesday 24th of March. Wyesham Community Group At Woodland View Shop.Cakes, sandwiches and
delicious savouries. As much tea or coffee as you require all for £3.50 per person
An Easter Raffle ...lots of wonderful prizes. Plus a sale of new items- clothes and household.
St James' Prayer Meeting Every Monday at. 2.30pm at Connie Morgan's, Wyesham Road.
St James' Community Hall Every Wednesday 10.15am.....fitsteps with Sophie Stevens
Monday 9th...Wyesham WI....7pm
Wednesday 18th...Wyesham Craft Club.....2pm
Wednesday 26th...Wyesham Women's Guild...2pm
Every Friday 10.15......fitsteps with Sophie Stevens
Kymin Lee School Every Thursday 6.30pm until 8pm LINE DANCING. Come along for Fabulous Fun, Fitness, and Fantastic country music, everyone welcome.
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FROM THE CLERGY
When you have your child Christened, you are thanking God for his gift of life, deciding to start your child on the journey of faith and asking for the Church to be there for both you and them as life goes on.
Christening or Baptism, marks the start of a journey of faith, which involves turning away from darkness of self-centredness, turning towards Christ and becoming a member of the local and worldwide Christian family.
Baptism is a 'sacrament': a visible sign of God's love. In baptism, we are thanking God for his gift of life and publicly acknowledging his love. We are acknowledging that we all need to turn away from the darkness of evil and to make a new start with God.
This is the same whether it is a child or an adult. There is no age limit to being Christened and an increasing number of people are waiting until
they are adults before they come forward to be baptised.
If you feel unsure as to whether your children would want to be Christened when they are older, then we can offer a ‘Service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of a child’. You can ask for this whether you are their birth parents or adoptive parents. It is a very simple service just saying thank you to God for the gift your child.
If you would like to talk to anyone about Christenings and thanksgiving (or anything else), please get in touch with any of the clergy or churchgoers in your parish.
Christening Baptism Thanksgiving
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from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians.“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell
God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7
Reflection
LENT IN THE WYE BROOKS BENEFICE
There will be a film-based Lent course, as last year, and Lent lunches. Lent Course - Casablanca In the Wye Brooks benefice the Lent Course this year is based on the film Casablanca. Casablanca was released in 1942 and was Humphrey Bogart’s first romantic role. There is plenty of food for thought in this great film. It’s important that you watch the film beforehand and if you haven’t seen it or been to one of the two showings at the end of February you might be able to borrow the film from Revd Ben from 1-3 March. To maximise the number of people able to get to these each session will run twice, and will consist of two clips of approximately five minutes each and guided discussion. We’ll aim to finish in an hour and a half each time.
Lent CourseWeek 1 Wed Mar 4 7pm Fri Mar 6 2pmWeek 2 Wed Mar 11 7pm Fri Mar 13 2pmWeek 3 Wed Mar 18 7pm Fri Mar 20 2pmWeek 4 Wed Mar 25 7pm Fri Mar 27 2pmWeek 5 Wed Apr 1 7pm Wed Apr 3 2pm
Lent Lunches These are simple lunches (soup, bread and butter, cheese and fruit), each week during Lent. Donations are invited, and the proceeds will go to a cause of the host/hostess’s choice. Start time is 12.00 noon. Days of the week vary. Everyone is welcome, and you certainly don’t need to be a regular churchgoer. Just come and enjoy the food and the company.
Week Date Village Host(ess) 2 Wed 4 Mar Welsh Newton Gill Freeth Common 3 Thu 12 Mar Llangrove Jacky and Ian Alexander 4 Thu 19 Mar Marstow Phyll Hannah 5 Thu 26 Mar Llangarron Garron Centre 6 Wed 1 Apr Goodrich Helen Phillips
If you need directions to one of the venues, please ring Revd Ben on 01989 770454 or Revd Richard on 01989 770254
Big Spring Walk & Black Mountains TrekBlow out the cobwebs this Spring by joining St Michael’s Hospice as we explore our green and pleasant land.Whether it’s a gentle Sunday morning stroll, or an all-day mountain hike, we’ve got a walking adventure for you.The Black Mountains Trek on Saturday 7th March is a challenging 30-kilometre walk taking in the remote, dramatic scenery of this renowned mountain range. Marshalled by the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, you’ll reach the prominent central ridge of the Black Mountains offering superb views across the Brecon Beacons National Park. End the day at Longtown Village Hall where a two-course meal awaits. For something more gentle, try the Hospice’s Big Spring Walk on Sunday 22nd March.Choose from a gentle Sunday morning stroll, or a longer meander. Set off from Hereford Rowing Club on either a 2.5k, 5.5k, 12.5k or 17.5k walk. Each route will head west towards Breinton, returning to the Rowing Club along riverside paths. It’s free to enter in advance but we ask those taking part to get sponsored for St Michael’s.To sign up for Black Mountains Trek or Big Spring Walk, visit www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/events
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From the Registers
Funerals ‘I am the Resurrection and the Life’
Dave Phillips, 89, at Wyesham on 28th January. Reg Rowe, 76, at Whitchurch on 1st February 2020 Sylvia Lowther, 90, at Whitchurch on 7th February Alan John Cox, aged 76, from Welsh Newton Common,
at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on 10 FebruaryOur thoughts and prayers are with the families
FROM THE CLERGY
FOOD 4 THOUGHT Wednesday 11th March
at 6.30pm At Penny’s house: Homebush,
Lower Prospect Road, Monmouth NP25 3HS tel 01600 714096
Please call Penny by 10th March if you want to come. Everyone very welcome for a light meal
andinteresting chat
WYE REACHES MOTHERING
SUNDAY SERVICE22ND MARCH 2020 For a change we are having a
Benefice Service at The Old Court Hotel, at 10.30am
There will be a service of Holy Communion Wyesham at 9.15
Wye Brooks Benefice Joint Annual Meeting and APCMsTuesday 31 March, 7pm at Llangrove Academy. Tea and coffee beforehand.
FROM THE CLERGY
God of Love,You are with us in every transition and change.
As we enter into this new era with excitement and even some anxiety,we recall your deep compassion, presence, and abounding love.We thank you for the gifts, talents and skills with which you have
blessed us.We thank you for the experiences that have brought us to this
moment.We thank you for the work of others that gives breadth and depth to
our own work.Be with us as we move forward, rejoicing with you and supporting one
another.We ask this in your Holy Name.
Amen.(FROM BELIEFNET.COM)
PrayerWYE REACHES BENEFICE PCC
MEETING ON 4TH MARCH
There will be a special Benefice PCC meeting at 7pm on
Wednesday 4th March at The Old Court to finalise the Benefice Profile and Person Specification for our new priest. The meeting
will be chaired by the Archdeacon, The Ven Derek Chedzey.
WYE REACHES LENT LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS Due to Flooding at Whitchurch changes have been made:Thursday 5th March Holy Communion 10.30 at Ganarew followed by Discussion and lunch in the Manor House. Discussion starts 11.15 with lunch at about 12 noon.
March 12th onwards HC 10.30 and Discussion will be at the Memorial Hall, Whitchurch.March 12th hosted by WyeshamMarch 19th hosted by DixtonMarch 26th hosted by BishopswoodApril 2nd hosted by Whitchurch.
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CALENDAR DATES AT A GLANCE
FEBUARY 1 First Sunday of Lent
1 9.30 Big Breakfast in Bishopswood Village Hall
3 19.30 Marstow Parish Council Meeting in Marstow Church
4 10.30 Good Neighbour Coffee Morning at Whitchurch Memorial Hall (10.30-12)
4 19.00 Wye Reaches Benefice meeting with the Archdeacon at The Old Court
5 19.30 Llangrove & District Gardening Society talk in Llangrove Village Hall
5-7 Llangrove Panto: Frankenstein
6 12.00 Friday Lunch Club at Llangrove Village Hall
7 10.30 Community Café/Llangarron Village Coffee Morning at the Garron Centre
7 St Michael's Hospice Black Mountains Trek
7 20.00 John Maddock's Jazzmen at Whitchurch Memorial Hall (doors open 7.15)
8 Second Sunday of Lent
9 11.00 Hereford Diocese Lent Service at St Mary's, Ross (11am-1pm)
9 12.00 Aisle Community Lunch at Whitchurch
9 19.00 Wyesham WI meeting in St James' Community Hall
11 10.30 Coffee Morning in Llangrove Village Hall (inc Bring & Buy, raffle etc)
11 18.30 Food 4 Thought at Homebush, Monmouth
11 19.30 Whitchurch Floral Society meeting at the Old Court
12 Marstow PCC Meeting at Newhouse Farm
12 19.30 Whist Drive in Llangarron Village Hall
12-14 Bishopswood Village Panto in Bishopswood Village Hall
15 Third Sunday of Lent
18 10.30 Good Neighbour Coffee Morning at Whitchurch Memorial Hall (10.30-12)
18 14.00 Wyesham Craft Club at St James' Community Hall
19 19.30 Llangrove WI meeting in Llangrove Village Hall
20 12.00 Friday Lunch Club at Llangrove Village Hall
20 14.30 Bishopswood WI meeting in Bishopswood Village Hall
20 19.30 Whitchurch Flicks in the Sticks: Judy (bar opens 7pm)
21 10.00 WAGLHS AGM at the Old Court Hotel
22 Fourth Sunday of Lent
22 St Michael's Hospice Big Spring Walk
23 12.00 Aisle Community Lunch at Whitchurch
24 Wyesham Community Group Afternoon Tea at Woodlands View Shop
25 12.00 Bishopswood Lunch Club in Bishopswood Village Hall (12.00 - 1.45)
26 14.00 Wyesham Women's Guild meeting in St James' Community Hall
26 19.30 Goodrich Flicks in the Sticks: Blinded by the Light
27 10.00 Hereford Cathedral Gardens Spring Opening (10am-3pm)
28 10.00 Coffee Morning at St James' Church, Wyesham
29 Fifth Sunday of Lent
29 10.00 Young Shoots Eco-Church at Lewstone Farm, Ganarew (10.00-12.00)
29 13.00 Spring Community Lunch in Bishopswood Village Hall (doors open 12.30)
29 14.30 Llangrove Leapfrogs Easter Event at Llangrove CE Academy
APRIL 2 19.30 Llangrove & District Gardening Society talk in Llangrove Village Hall
4 10.00 Tidying up session of St Mary's Churchyard, Welsh Newton
5 Palm Sunday
5 9.30 Big Breakfast in Bishopswood Village Hall followed by service at 11am
6 19.00 Dixton APCM at the Old Court Hotel
7 19.30 Bingo at the Old Court (7pm for 7.30pm)
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MAY 32 10.00 Goodrich annual plant sale in Goodrich Village Hall
3 13.00 Llangrove May Fair (1-5pm)
16 14.00 Llangrove & District Gardening Society plant sale & cream teas in
Llangrove Village Hall (2-4pm)
JUNE 21 Goodrich Open Gardens
28 13.00 Llangarron Open Garden Event (1-5pm) Please note: the following take place each week:Mondays 2.30 Prayers at St James, WyeshamWednesdays 9.30 Morning Prayer at Christ Church, Llangrove (not every week: please check with Ben Bentham)Thursdays 10.30 Said Communion followed by discussion at Ganarew on 5 March,
thereafter at Memorial Hall - see page 19".
Church services are listed on page 40. Lent lunches are listed on pages 17 & 19.
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HEREFORD CATHEDRAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY Monday 27 January – Saturday 27 June
Saints in the Making ExhibitionThe saints played an important part in the lives of all medieval people, who knew and loved popular stories about them and regarded them as vital intercessors forming a bridge between Earth and Heaven.
Tuesdays in Lent, 6.45 pm
Saving our Environment – A Christian ImperativeA series of talks to focus hearts and minds on the urgency of our world’s concerns, with speakers providing a different slant each week. Each will speak at 6.45 pm for around 15 minutes followed by Compline.3 March | Isabel Carter – How can we modify our lifestyle as individuals?10 March | The Revd Nick Read – The part agriculture can play17 March | Simon Ross – How are we working with our buildings at church and home?24 March | Richard Priestley – Politics and policy31 March | Prebendary John Daniels – Theology of the environment
Saturday 7 March, 9.30 am – 12 noon
Chorister Open Morning
Saturday 7 March, 3.05 pm
Afternoon Music Organ Recital
Thursday 12 March, 7 pm
Cloister Voices: past and presentHear stories from past and present thanks to oral history interviews with residents of the Cloisters of Hereford Cathedral. Sarah Hollingdale, Activity Officer for the Eastern Cloisters Project (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund), will share these precious recordings for the first time. Tickets cost £8 – booking is essential via the Cathedral Library on 01432 374 225/6 or by emailing [email protected]
Thursday 19 March, 12 noon
Choral Scholars’ Mass
Wednesday 25 March, 9 am – 10 am
Quiet Hour
Friday 27 March, 10 am – 3 pm
Hereford Cathedral Gardens Spring Opening
Saturday 28 March, 8.30 pm
Earth Hour
Sunday 29 March, 5.30 pm
Evening Hour with Healing EucharistThe Evening Hour is a service of prayer for healing and time for quiet reflection at the shrine of Saint Thomas of Hereford in the north transept of the cathedral. All are welcome to attend.
From the Hereford Diocese
Spring officially begins this month and with it a new season. The traditional pattern of spring cleaning derived from the understanding that with winter past and the promise of better weather now was a good moment to refresh and make new. The season of Lent also begins this month. It similarly encourages us to reflect, take stock and focus on the things that really matter. With that in mind I, with others wish to encourage us all this Lent to give time for some particular attention to prayer. You will have received a letter with venues, dates and times. If not, details can be checked on our Diocesan Website. Four services are planned, to be led by me with the assistance of Bishop David Thomson and Tessa Wilkinson. Services start at 11am, and will include a period of extended prayer (with different “ways” available including silence), and will end by 1pm, with drinks available afterwards. Attenders can bring a packed lunch if they wish. The dates and times are:
Tuesday 3rd March St George, Pontesbury
Monday 9th March St Mary, Ross on Wye
Saturday 14th March Holy Trinity, Hereford
Wednesday 18th March St Laurence, Ludlow
Do take note. As a diocese we are in a time of change and transition, both challenging and exciting.Please, if you
can, join me to pray. We will have a range of topics including our diocese, our communities, our commitments as an Eco Diocese to care for the environment and importantly for our new Bishop Richard. My wish is for the renewal of our own lives as we live Lent together.
Two booklets are available, for adults and for families. You can download a sample or buy copies at https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/features/live-lent.
There will also be an updated #LiveLent app, an email feed, a social media campaign, a skill for smart speakers and more.
See The Church of England website for more information and for details. Please help publicise the campaign by using the online resources from The Church of England and visiting our #LiveLent web pages.
On a personal note this will be my last parish letter as Bishop of Ludlow. After nearly 11 years I am retiring in early May with my final farewell service being at Cathedral Evensong on the 26th April. All are welcome and there will be refreshments afterwards. Simply let the Cathedral know numbers. It has been a joy and privilege to be part of this diocese over these years. I leave with many happy memories from sharing ministry, embracing our common life together and in seeking to serve over these years. In a poignant way this is for me certainly a new season.
+Alistair
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DAILY EVENTSEveryone is welcome to join any of the acts of worship that take place at the cathedral. Services are normally held at the following times:
Monday – Saturday7.30am – Morning Prayer8am – Holy Communion5.30pm – Evensong (Evensong is normally sung by the cathedral choir every day during term time except Wednesdays)
Sunday
8am – Holy Communion
10am – Cathedral Eucharist
11.30am – Matins
3.30pm – Evensong
Other Services
Wednesday 12.15pm – Holy Communion
Wednesday 1.05pm – Prayers for Peace
Friday 12noon – Prayers at the Shrine of St Ethelbert
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Fully equipped for meetings, parties, exhibitions, conferences and events
l Large Community Hall l
l Mezzanine meeting area l
l High quality fitted kitchen l
l Audio visual technology l
l Fully licensed l Disabled access l
l Hearing loop l Underfloor heating l
Contemporary venue in a lovely historic setting
Llangarron HR9 6NJ www.thegarroncentre.org
facebook : The Garron [email protected]
telephone : 01989 770321
• TYRES SERVICING & REPAIRS • Diagnostic checks • Courtesy car or local collection
ADRIAN MARFELL 01600 890907
ENJOYWHAT REALLY MATTERS
With our delicious frozen meals and desserts, prepared by award-winning chefs and delivered free by your local team, you’ve more time to enjoy doing the things you love.
For your free brochure visit www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com or call
OVER 300 DELICIOUS DISHES
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01600 892855
Complete Heating & Bathrooms
Specialising in all Heating repairs, installation
and servicing. Bathrooms fitted,
leaks repaired.Fully Insured qualified
Engineer. 30 yrs experience in the trade.
No job too small. Free advice and quotations.
Colin Muir : 01981 540160 07496 088354
T 01989 770 244M 07870 388 595E [email protected]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
HOLIDAY LETS
LANDLORD MAINTENANCE
PREPARING A PROPERTY TO SELL
SHELVING
PATIO PRESSURE WASHING
WALL REPAIRS
BRICKWORK REPAIR RE-POINTING
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PAINTING
GUTTER REPAIR & CLEANING
WALLPAPER STRIPPING
FLAT PACK ASSEMBLY
LAMINATE FLOORING
CURTAIN TRACK/POLES/BLINDS
DOORS & DOOR HANDLES
GARDEN TIDYING
General Repairs & much more
STRAW, HAY, HAYLAGE ALL TOP/
HORSE QUALITY IN A VARIETY OF
BALE SIZES Delivered in any quantity
CONTACT SAM 07970571774 or 01989 770266
J.A, D & S.A Madeley
Coming Soon!! To Llangrove Village Hall
Fresh, free range, pasteurised whole milk
through a vending machine.Follow our
progress on Facebook or Instagram:
Great Trewen Milk Shed
Interested in advertising in the
Border News?
Contact the Border News Advertising Manager
Bobby 01989 770256 [email protected]
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LlangroveLeapfrogsChildcare
Nursery, Pre-school, School Holiday Care, Breakfast & After-school Clubs
Monday to Fridays 7.30am - 6pm
with Stay & Play for families with babies/toddlers from 9am in the school hall on Mondays
Tel: 07919 901126www.llangroveleapfrogs.org.uk
Registered Charity: 1036545
GoodrichVillage Hall
The 19th Century Hall transformed into a 21st Century venue
• 3 rooms for hire from 10 to 100 people• Ideal venue for community events,
wedding receptions, parties, meetings & exhibitions
• Greener Low Carbon Hall with alternative technology
• Fully fitted kitchen with commercial dishwasher
• Cinema Screen - Surround Sound - BluRay Projection
• Modular Stage, Wi-Fi
goodrichvillagehall.co.uk Bookings Tel: 01600 890530 e-mail: [email protected]
Llangrove C E Academy
‘Great oaks from little acorns grow’
Individualised learning nurtured Beautiful rural location Large outdoor facilities
Small classes…Big opportunities Forest School experience
Breakfast & after school care Leapfrogs Pre-school onsite
Tel: 01989 770322 [email protected]
www.llangrove.hmfa.org.uk
Matt and Roxy offer a warm welcome at this 17th Century barn nestled in the picturesque Wye Valley.They are a family run Hotel & Restaurant, with combined experience of over 20 years.When Matt & Roxy first saw the property in March 2018, they fell in love with it straight away. The charm and features of the building was something that couldn’t be missed.Since purchasing Orles Barn at the start of August, work has been in full swing, replacing the pantile roof, refurnishing and re-decorating throughout.
Matt & Roxy are looking forward to hearing from you. Whether its to make a booking for a stay in one of their four charming rooms that feature Laura Ashley wallpaper and fabrics and Farrow & Ball and Little Green colours, which are named after locally grown apple varieties, each with modern en-suite bathrooms and comfy beds, or to make a reservation to dine in their newly refurbished Restaurant, with panoramic views over the Wye Valley.Orles Barn Restaurant is open to both guests and non-residents.Please call 01989 218081 to make a reservation.
Under New Management - Orles BarnOrles Barn Hotel, Wilton, Ross On Wye HR9 6AE • 01989 218081
Dobbit Grooming
Dog Grooming in Llangrove
07807 [email protected]
Wotton WalkiesProfessional Pet Services Llangrove
Llangrove, Llangarron, Monmouth, Ross on Wye and surrounding area• Dog walking• Doggy day care• Home boarding• Pop in service Fully insured and licensed with Herefordshire council
T: 01989 770758 M: 07973 [email protected]
VALENTINES & Mothering sunday Menus aRe now online
www.orlesbarnhotel.co.ukFor further information or to book a table please contact us on 01989 218081 Or email [email protected]
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LEXALLLEXALLHEATING SERVICES
Oil, LPG & gas boiler & fire servicingRepairs & installation
Bathrooms & tilingAll aspects of plumbing
24-hr callout & free quotationsLocal man, Gas Safe- & Oftec-registered
01989 567636 / 07766 103895www.plumbersherefordshire.co.uk
For all your foot problems
Nail maintenance and treatment of corns, calluses, verrucas, fungal infections, ingrowing nails and manyother foot problems
Call for an appointment
07917 701263
Graham Jeremiah MCFHP MAFHP
FOOT HEALTH PROFESSIONALClinic and Visiting Practice Oak, Ash, Silver Birch and others.
Choice of size and length.Packed in onion sacks,
approx 15 kg.Delivered or collect locally
Newhouse Farm, Marstow HR9 6HF
Tel 01600890759Viewing welcome to help choice.
BARN DRIED LOGS
L Miles Building Services
01989770089MOBILE: 07903879022 www.lmilesbuilding.co.uk
• All Building work undertaken from groundwork to completion •• Over three generations of experience •
• Local, friendly, reliable service • • Free no obligation quote •• No job too big or small • Cabback Lodge
LlangarronRoss-on-Wye
HerefordshireHR9 6PAThe Complete Building Service
• Kitchens & Bathrooms designed & fitted
• Carpentry & Joinery• Plastering
• Wall & Floor Tiling• Painting & Decorating• Property Alterations
• Extensions• Renovations
Please feel free to call on: 01989 768679 or 07815068305
Or viewwww.andrewburfordbuilding.co.uk
If you’d like to see your
business hereplease contact Bobby
01989 770256 or e mail [email protected]
COZENS PLUMBING SERVICES LTD
n Local, Friendly, Reliable & Tidy n n Very Experienced & Knowledgeable n
n Plumber Over 40 Years n
n All Aspects Of Plumbing n
CALL:"PETE THE PLUMBER"
01989 770198 07973 432585
HOME & GARDENMAINTENANCE
includingTurfing • Fencing • Patios
Garden clearance
HENDRE HOME & GARDEN SERVICES
Contact Philip on01600 713485/mobile 07947 807254
• Full-time care/ Respite care• Excellent standards, highly regarded by
health care professionals • Varied activities• Freshly prepared food cooked on an Aga
• Superb homely environment; en suite facilities• Beautifully restored Georgian rectory, setin an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Excellent road links
Ring for our brochure: 01600 890655/6or see www.whitchurchhouse.co.uk
Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6BZ
Blubel’s Breastfeeding SupportEmma Cronin-Preece
IBCLC RN SCPHN HV
INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT
[email protected]: 07487 789966
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Professional Carpet FittersAvailable for new and adaptationsQuality flooring also available at down to earth prices
For a quote & advice callPaul or Ben StolleryTel: 01989 770431 / 770307Mobile: 07977 520194
WYE BATHROOMS
Local family run company
Design & instalation of Bathrooms & Shower Rooms
We are also registered with NIC-EIC for all your electrical work
Call Paul for a free quotation, 07894 563897 or visit
www.wyebathrooms.co.ukI sweep, safety check & certificate chimneys. A member of The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps, I am fully insured & based in Llangarron.
Snooky the
Sweep
t : 07598 240699 t : 07598 240699 w : w : snookythesweep.co.uk snookythesweep.co.uk e : e : [email protected]@gmail.com
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine • Manipulation
Colin BiddleDO, MBAcC, Cert Ac
Consultations • Examinations• Treatments• Adults & children• Acute & long-term conditions• Diet advice & allergy testing• General healthcare & lifestyle checks• Advice on prevention• Seminars & education• Sports injuries
T 07790 317612ww.monmouthshireacupuncture.co.uk
MIKE FOLEYMAINTENANCE
Interior-exterior decoratingTiling • Carpentry • Plumbing
Kitchens & bathrooms
ALL ASPECTS OF HOME MAINTENANCE
Call for free estimate and advice01989 770420 mob. 07901 960380
COMMUNITY YOGA
FOR EVERYONE
@ The Monmouth Priory9.30-11am on Fridays throughout the year
CHILD FRIENDLY
Teacher : Amanda [email protected]
07985252166£10 per class
Reductions always available for those with financial uncertainty
Other classes available including workshops, retreats and 1-2-1
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Friendly, trustworthy advicefor small businesses
and home users.
01600 899 [email protected]
www.firecrestit.com
... intelligent IT solutionsMartin Prince
ELECTRICIAN
Any work undertaken
Installation Testing & inspection
Fault-finding & repairs
FULLY PART P QUALIFIED
01989 770033 07760 306749
MEMBER OF
WYE VALLEY FOOTCAREProfessional treatment
in your own home.Corns, calluses,
problem nails etc.
Rosemary Prince MAFHP, MCFHP
Tel. 01989 770033Let me meet your feet!
PhillipsWindows• REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
• RESIDENTIAL & PATIO DOORS• SECONDARY GLAZING
• PORCHES & CONSERVATORIES• HIGH-QUALITY ALUMINIUM andUPVC FACIA & BARGE BOARDS
• MISTED UNITS CHANGED
Local firm, est. 1988Free quotes
FENSA-approved
Tel. 01989 750494. DUNCAN 07901 557501
Fully qualified and insured for all
aspects of Tree work and stump grinding.
Please contact us for a free quote Tel: 01873 821487
Mob: 07816 026139Email: [email protected]
www.dwalkerandsontreeservices.com
DENNIS WALKER & SON
TREE SERVICES Garron Garden Maintenance
A local service Mowing, hedge trimming,
clearance and general ongoing maintenance
Call 01989 770506
ROSS VINCENTyour local painter & decoratorOver 20 years experience. Offers a very high standard of workmanship. Works with no fuss or mess. Makes walls, doors and windows look like new. Prompt and conscientious.Testimonials available from numerous satisfied clients.To arrange a quote call01981 240 72607956 518 995
INDEPENDENT FAMILYFUNERAL DIRECTORS
Established 1929
Complete funeral service, personally conducted with dignity and
compassion
Private Chapel of Rest Day & Night Service
Monumental Services Golden Charter & Help the Aged
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Chippenham Funeral HomeHowells Place
MONMOUTH NP25 3EDTel: 01600 772244
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Richard JacksonP L U M B I N G & H E A T I N G
• From outside taps to bathrooms and complete central heating systems
• Specialists in oil boilers (OFTEC registered technician)— servicing, installations, commissioning and tank installations
• Grant solar trained installer • Emergency call-outs
For competent, friendly service,
call 0772 333 2519or 01594 810 929
City & Guilds qualifiedFully insured
MonmouthMemorials
Nigel CaveMonumental MasonsSuppliers of quality memorials
Additional inscriptionsCleaning & renovating
House names & plaquesAll at competitive prices
Free quotations
YOUR LOCAL MASON01600 890098 : 07950 117122www.monmouthmemorials.co.uk
Clothing Alterations
and RepairsMarjorie Stephenson
Tel: 01989 763010• Zips Replaced
• Trousers and Skirts altered etc
Bishopswood HR9 5QX 01594 862959
• petrol/diesel/calor gas/logs/coal
• Fresh and Local Groceries • Daily fresh local bread/milk
• Beers, wines and ciders • a huge range of products, for your
every need!
and now also a
open 7am - 9pm seven days a week
A.M. PAVIER PLUMBING AND HEATING
Adam PavierMobile: 07526 699 986
Email: [email protected]
Gas Services n Oil Fired n
Heating Upgrades nBathrooms n
General Plumbing nDrainage and n
Leadwork 522678
REGISTERED COMPANY100311
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ROB MADDYGAS & OIL FIRED BOILER SERVICES
Maintenance • Service & RepairCondensing • Combis • AGAs • Rayburns
01981 2516600790 3617303
LANDLORDS’ CERTIFICATESCORGI & OFTEC REGISTERED
National Association of Chimney SweepsNational Association of Chimney SweepsFully insured, certificates issued
For a clean friendly sweepplease call Jon Winder.Tel. 01600 718669Mobile 07909 876218
Singing Lessonsfrom a professional soloistAll levels of ability -fun & serious
Catherine King(Llangrove: HR9 6EY)
01989 770057 • 07515 878749Email: [email protected]
www.catherineking.org
Soft Furnishings Fashion Designer
Beverly DurnHolly Tree CottageSymonds Yat West
Herefordshire HR9 6BW
Tel 01600 890678
Deborah CronshawMCFHP MAFHP
Foot HealthPractitioner
A complete range of foot care in the convenience of your own home to help you maintain healthy feet.
VerrucasCracked heels
Ingrown toe nailsDiabetic foot care
Nail trimming and filingFungal foot and nail infections
Reduction of thickened or ‘bulky’ nailsRemoval of corns, calluses and hard skin
Tel: 01989 770 893 07821 540 925
VANESSA EDWARDS I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R
Fabric, Wallpaper, Upholstery
Colefax & Fowler, Nina Campbell Mulberry, Zoffany, etc.
Specialist in individually
designed, hand- finished curtains
01989 770499
William Bevan (Independent family)
FUNERAL DIRECTORS for over 100 years
——————Private Chapel • 24 hour service
Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans
——————— 16 Old Gloucester Rd, Ross
tel. 01989 562 092
Looking for Garden & Lawn Machinery Service?
We are pleased to consider any jobs, from servicing your ride-on mower to fitting new handles to forks & spades
Huge range of hand tools, nuts and bolts, gloves, safety wear, etc.
W. E. WILDE & Co. Ltd
Unit 12, Cropper Row, Alton Rd Ross-on-Wye HR9 5LA
01989 565100
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Suitable for short breaks 1 or 2-week holidays
Family get-togethers/reunions Out-of-season 1 to 3-month lets
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Reflexology Massage Therapy
Mobile Therapist Enjoy therapeutic treatments
in the comfort of your own home
Lucja Fratczak-Kay APNT BCMA
Tel: 01989 770823
I specialise in teaching Pilates
Backcare, Matwork Relaxation for Pregnancy Postnatal with your Baby
Phone me on 01452 760120 or 07711 832042, or visit www.estherf.com
BishopswoodVillage Hall
www.BVHonline.co.uk
We offer a comprehensive range offacilities to suit any occasion-
• Receptions and private parties • Conferences and courses • Exhibitions • Meetings and seminars • Village events
Seating for 160, or 130 at tables for meals. Large, modern well
equipped kitchen.Meeting room and fully equipped bar
available. Ample car parking
Phone 01600 890087Interested in advertising in the
Border News? Contact the Border News Advertising Manager
Bobby 01989 770256 [email protected]
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READINGS for MARCH
March 1st 1st of Lent Purple Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5.12-19 Matthew 4.1-11
March 8th 2nd of Lent Purple Genesis 12.1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4.1-5,13-17 John 3.1-17
March 15th 3rd of Lent Purple Exodus 17.1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5.1-11 John 4.5-42
March 22nd 4th of Lent Mothering Sunday Exodus 2.1-10 or 1 Samuel 1.20-28 Psalm 34.11-20 or Psalm 127.1-4 2 Corinthians 1.3-7 or Colossians 3.12-17 Luke 2.33-35 or John 19.25-27
March 29th 5th of Lent Purple Ezekiel 37.1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8.6-11 John 11.1-45
April 5th Palm Sunday Red Liturgy of the Palms: Liturgy of the Passion: Matthew 21.1-11 Isaiah 50.4-9a Psalm 118.1-2,19-29* Psalm 31.9-16* Philippians 2.5-11 Matthew 26.14 – 27.66 or Matthew 27.11-54
DAILY PRAYERS for MARCH
1 On St David's Day, for everyone celebrating their Welsh heritage2 For the St James' Wyesham Prayer Meeting3 For the Marstow Parish Council meeting at St Matthew's church4 For the Wye Reaches Benefice PCC meeting, finalising the Benefice profile & specification5 For all the Lent lunches in both benefices6 For Llangrove's Friday Lunch Club7 For all involved in the Llangrove Panto8 For Riley Simon Knapman Jefferies and Jack Clive Ashley Jefferies, being baptized at Ganarew9 For the Wyesham W.I.10 For the Ross & Archenfield Deanery Synod meeting11 For the Food 4 Thought discussion12 For the Marstow PCC meeting13 For the Welsh Newton PCC meeting14 For all involved in the Bishopswood Pantomime15 On the Third Sunday of Lent, that we may find the way of the cross to be the way of life and peace16 For Llangrove Leapfrogs Stay and Play17 For Sticky Little Fingers in Whitchurch18 For all in our parishes who are lonely or cannot get out19 For the Llangrove W.I.20 For all who provide services to the people in our communities21 On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, for an end to all racism22 For our Mothering Sunday services in both benefices23 For the Aisle Community Lunch in Whitchurch24 For all the lay leaders in our churches who organise services and events25 For the Bishopswood Lunch Club26 For the Wyesham Women's Guild27 For the residents and staff of Hazelhurst Nursing Home28 For the Ross on Wye Community Hospital, its staff and patients29 For the Young Shoots Eco-Church starting at Lewstone Farm, Ganarew30 For our preparations in both benefices for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter31 For the Wye Brooks Benefice joint Annual Meeting and APCMs
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Please note that due to flooding there will be no services at Dixton or Whitchurch until further notice
1 March Goodrich 11.00 Sung Matins Llangarron 11.00 Lay Led worship Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion Marstow 9.30 Sunday Praise Welsh Newton 8.30 Matins BCP Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion (BCP) Wyesham 10.30 Lay Led with Helen Hassall. 8 March Goodrich 11.00 Holy Communion Llangarron 11.00 Holy Communion Llangrove 9.30 All Age Praise Welsh Newton 17.00 Service of Discovery Bishopswood 9.30 Holy Communion with Archdeacon Ganarew 11.00 Christening Wyesham 9.15 Holy Communion 15 March Goodrich 11.00 Holy Communion Llangarron 11.00 Morning Prayer Llangrove 16.30 Evensong Marstow 9.30 Holy Communion Welsh Newton 9.30 Holy Communion BCP Ganarew 11.00 Holy Communion - NB This service may be held at Whitchurch Memorial Hall Wyesham 9.15 Sunday Praise 22 March Goodrich 8.30 Holy Communion BCP Goodrich 3.00pm Mothering Sunday Service Llangarron 11.00 Holy Communion Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion Wyesham 9.15 Benefice Holy Communion Old Court Hotel 10.30 Benefice Mothering Sunday Service 29 March Llangrove 11.00 Holy Communion (Benefice service) Whitchurch 11.00 Lay Led in Memorial Hall Wyesham 9.15 Holy Communion 5 April Goodrich 11.00 Sung Matins Llangarron 11.00 Morning Prayer Llangrove 9.30 Holy Communion Marstow 9.30 Holy Baptism Welsh Newton 8.30 Matins BCP Bishopswood 11.00 Palms and Blessing Ganarew 9.30 Holy Communion Wyesham 9.15 Holy Communion with Archdeacon
CHURCH SERVICES - MARCH
