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PIRBRIGHT PARISH COUNCIL1
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, PIRBRIGHT
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CANDLEMAS
8am
Parish Communion
10.15am
Family Service
6.30pm
Prayerbook Evensong
10-11.30 ‘Angel Tots’ - Church Room
7.30pm
Talk Shop, Parish Shop
10.15am
Holy Communion followed by Cafe Club
in the Church Room
8-9.30pm Pirbright Gospel Singers Pirbright
School Music Suite
2.30pm
Pirbright Institute Masterplan, LPH
2ND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT
10.15am
Parish Communion with crèche for
children 3months – 3yrs and Sunday
Club for children aged 4-12yrs
6.30pm
No Evensong; Evensong service
(6.30pm) at Guildford Cathedral will
include a presentation of diplomas to
LLMs and OLMs who completed the
local ministry programme last year
(including Gary Williamson). All are
welcome.
10-11.30 ‘Angel Tots’ - Church Room
8pm
Horticultural Society, Clubroom
2pm
Craft Circle at Cunningham House
8-9.30pm Pirbright Gospel Singers Pirbright
School Music Suite
2pm
Rawlins Club, LPH
10-12
Operation Churchyard – all welcome
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
10.15am
Parish Communion
6.30pm
Taizé Service
7.45pm
Pirbright Evening WI, LPH
ASH WEDNESDAY
12.30pm
Lent Lunch (see P3)
2pm
Scrabble at Cunningham House
8pm
Communion Service for start of Lent
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Tues
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT
10.15am
Parish Communion with crèche for
children 3 months – 3yrs and Sunday
Club for children aged 4-12yrs
6.30pm
Prayerbook Evensong followed by Holy
Communion
7.30pm
Parish Council Meeting, Parish Shop
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2.30pm
Editor: Julia Douëtil.
E-mail: [email protected]
All Copy to:
Judy Williams,
Badgers Copse, Chapel
Lane,
Pirbright, GU24 0JZ
E-mail:
[email protected]
by the eighth of the
month prior to
publication
BOOKINGS
Lord Pirbright’s Hall:
Lindsay Graham - 476432
Church Room:
Sara Dennis - 473108
Primary School:
Claire Barnard - 473884
Peribus:
Lindsay Graham - 476432
Periwheels
07774 964122
“If you want to learn to love
better, you should start with
a friend who you hate.”
Nikka - age 6
(We need a few million more
Nikkas on this planet)
What’s on in March
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1 - Pirbright Players Production
Pirbright Gospel Singers Pirbright
School Music Suite
8th Twinning Crêpe Supper
What About....Immigration?’ Clubroom
Inauguration of the new Bishop of
Join us for twice weekly morning
Guildford at the Cathedral
prayers in the Lady Chapel at 9am
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Pirbright Players Production, LPH
No. 533
February 2015
Priest-in-Charge: The Revd. Christine Musser, The Vicarage, The Green, Pirbright,
Woking, Surrey. GU24 OJE. Tel: 01483 473332; E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Curate: Revd Gary Williamson Phone: 07780 872897
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.pirbrightchurch.org.uk/cms/index.php
Churchwarden: Catherine Cobley (481234)
PIRBRIGHT TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Twinning visit to Cagny 5th - 7th June 2015
This year it’s our turn to visit our twin village of Cagny, in
the lovely Calvados region of Normandy. We travel by
ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, a voyage that takes about
six hours, and the cost per adult is just under £57 for a return ticket.
Accommodation is free, with Cagny families, and all entertainment is included.
The only expense is a small present for your hosts. All ages are welcome,
particularly children. I can promise you a great weekend with good food and
wine, and excellent company. Don’t worry if your French is a little rusty - or
non-existent - it adds to the fun. I am taking reservations now for our 2015 visit
to Cagny. Please contact me on 473737 or by e-mail [email protected]
as soon as possible.
Philip Barralet
Our successful Quiz Night in January was, we think, enjoyed by all who came.
Our next event will be the Crêpe Supper on Sunday 8 March in Lord Pirbright's
Hall. Come and enjoy an evening of good food, oodles of pancakes and good
chat.
Burnham Clinton
Pirbright Twinning Association sent a message of condolence to Cagny
Twinning Association following the terrorist atrocities in Paris in January.
PIRBRIGHT PLAYERS
We will be performing Roald Dahl's 'Revolting Rhymes'
on Saturday 28 February 2.30pm and again on Sunday
1 March 2.30pm.
There will be no evening
performances. Tickets priced at £10 are available from
our website www.spanglefish.com/pirbrightplayers or
from Nicola Owen 07917 463806 on completion of the
booking form which can be found inside this PeriNews.
Carole Gailer
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T H O U G H T S
F R O M
Be My Valentine…Guess Who?
According to legend,
but sadly not much
factual history, St
Valentine was a 3rd
century priest in
Rome who fell foul
of the then Emperor
and was
brutally
executed for his beliefs. Again, it is legend which tells how,
while in prison, this
particular Valentine
restored the sight of his jailer’s blind
daughter and then just before his execution sent her a note…’from your Valentine’.
Perhaps inevitably the tradition of lovers
of all ages sending (unsigned) cards or
notes to the object of their love is much
more recent, and like so many others has
sadly become yet another retail
opportunity, perhaps not quite on the
same scale as Christmas or Easter but
still no doubt an annual occasion to
stir up a little harmless mischief among
couples!
Over the past three years of study for
ministry I have become a huge fan of the
Psalms in the Bible. This Old Testament
T H E
V I C A R A G E
book contains some of the most
wonderful poetry in the whole Bible, and
can offer readers inspiration, hope,
comfort, consolation…covering virtually
the entire range of human emotions. One
of my special favourites is Psalm 121: ‘I
lift up my eyes to the hills – from where
will my help come? My help comes from
the Lord…’ The whole psalm is so
wonderfully comforting, reassuring us
that however we feel, whatever we are
doing, God is always there. Helping us,
ever watching over us, ‘keeping us from
all evil’…loving us.
So while I welcome any occasion which
celebrates the love shared between two
people – or which encourages people to
declare their previously unspoken love
for another, I am only too aware that the
flame of human love can sometimes
flicker and go out. It is the pure and
unconditional love that comes from God
alone that will remain constant…and
eternal.
Even if I don’t get a Valentine card from
the other love of my life, I still have 150
other messages of love to turn to!
Gary Williamson
Assistant Curate / OLM
From the registers
Holy Matrimony
Congratulations to:
Nicholas and Laura Simic, and Ashley and Maria Watson
During worship we pray for the sick and those who have died. If you would
like someone prayed for, please contact Rev’d Chris.
If you, or someone you know, would like a home visit and/or Holy
Communion brought to them at home, please also let Rev’d Chris know
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Churchyard Chronicles
Snow in February is like a house guest at Christmas - lovely to see, a break
from routine and an excuse to do all manner of exciting things, but a few
days is quite enough. The churchyard animals enjoy a fresh fall of snow,
the rabbits are especially good at building snow animals and who doesn't
enjoy a snowball fight? Except when the squirrels get carried away, using
thin tree branches as a catapult is definitely cheating! But our favourite
snow game is 'Confuse the humans' by making fake animal tracks in the
snow. Last year we managed to convince children that two donkeys and a camel had
wandered through the churchyard, and the Churchwarden was most surprised to
find elephant footprints leading from the Vestry. But our
greatest success was when we created the paw prints of
a giant cat. People have been searching for the Surrey
puma ever since!
Yellow Rabbit
PS, once the novelty has worn off, snow is miserable for
wild animals, so don't forget to put a little extra food and
fresh water out for us. Thank you.
FEBRUARY GARDENING TIPS FROM WELLIE
Complete pruning of climbing and bush roses before new growth becomes too
strong. Once winter flowering heathers have finished, trim them back with shears
to the base of flower stalks, thus encouraging side shoots to grow. Prune back
hardy evergreen shrubs that have outgrown their space, such as Viburnum tinus.
Start to water fuchsias and pelargoniums that have been kept under cover. Prune
late summer flowering shrubs such as Buddleia and Caryopteris. Cut group 3
Clematis to a low pair of strong buds, 23-45cm from the ground. Prune Mahonia
once flowering is finished by removing
spent flowers at their bases. Over long
shoots can also be cut back at this time of
year. Lift and divide clumps of herbaceous perennials if the weather is mild
enough to allow the soil to be worked.
Replant immediately where possible. Prepare a straight or circular trench where
you plan to sow your runner beans. Feed
spring cabbages with a balanced fertiliser.
Plant shallot bulbs, if the conditions are
suitable. Mulch around the base of fruit
trees with well rotted manure. If the
weather is mild, broad beans, cabbages,
carrots, parsnips, peas and spinach can
be sown outside. An old saying of
weather lore comes as a warning
to gardeners as well as wildlife
- if the birds sing before
Candlemas (2 February), they
will cry before May.
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PIRBRIGHT HISTORIANS
[email protected]
The Legion of Frontiersmen was a paramilitary
group formed in 1905 to prepare patriots for war,
with branches throughout the Empire. 100 years
ago, the Surrey Advertiser of 6 February 1915
carried the news that Frederick Selous, the
famous big game hunter, of Heatherside, Fox
Corner, was helping to raise 1,000 men to serve
as an infantry corps in Africa. As a result, that
year the War Office formed the 25th (Frontiersmen) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers & Frederick
became its Intelligence Officer at the age of 64. It was a motley crew, known as
‘The Old and the Bold’, and included a British millionaire, several American
cowboys, a Scottish lighthouse keeper, circus clown, Arctic explorer, a famous
photographer, a lion tamer, French Foreign Legionaries &, reputedly, Russian
escapees from Siberia. Their war was spent in cat and mouse round East Africa
against that brilliant tactician, Lt. Col. von Lettow-Vorbeck & his native askaris.
Selous died from a sniper’s bullet in January 1917 & his chivalrous opponent sent
his C.O. a message of sympathy & respect.
Jonathan Foster 472253
WHAT’S ON AT
CUNNINGHAM HOUSE IN
COUNTRY MARKET
FEBRUARY
With Spring, hopefully, just around the
corner why not visit the Market to see what
we have to offer in the way of plants for your
garden. At the same time, we hope you will
be tempted by our delicious foods and
attractive crafts. The Market is held for an
11th 2-4pm - Craft Circle
hour from 10.15 each Thursday morning, in
18th - 2-4pm - Scrabble
Lord Pirbright's Hall.
Everyone welcome.
Rosemary Hunter
PIRBRIGHT CRICKET CLUB
Slowly, or perhaps less slowly for us older denizens of Pirbright
(time goes much faster as we get older!!), the Winter continues
but Cricket Nets 2015 start at 4pm on Sunday 15 February Eversley Cricket Centre, Bob Schofield Way, Fox Lane, Eversley
Cross, Hampshire, RG27 0NQ. I have had positive responses
when enquiring around the village for new recruits. Enquiries
please to Ian Milton PCC Secretary [email protected] (Email
monitored daily) 07715566919. I said in my last missive that it would be good to
have a game against Ladies. Please could I ask that any Ladies interested give it
some serious thought - we also would like Ladies to come and play for us.
Peter Austin, Chairman
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LENT LUNCHES are all set to start on Ash Wednesday 18 February with Mary
Pearce in Chapel Lane, followed by Romy Read (Rowe Lane), Paula Dowie
(Church Lane), Lindy Henry (The Green), Chrissie Lytton (Fox Corner) and
finishing on Wednesday 25 March with Barbara Douglas in the Church Room.
For £5 a head, parishioners will receive a warm welcome, a simple lunch and a
glass of wine. 12.30pm start. All proceeds go to the Bishops Lent Call. Please
book with
Barbara Douglas on 01483-237628
or [email protected] or at Church.
Huge thanks to the hostesses and
may a jolly time be had by all!
Lyn Hovey 07739-235406
Do you have any
unwanted Christmas
presents? Please save them
for one of our three
Tombolas at the
Scarecrow festival, (adult
gifts, kids and bottles). One
scented candle too many?
Yet another kid's colouring
set, or a bottle of something
that's not quite your taste?
Barbara Douglas is happy
to store them. Tel. 01483
237628.
Pirbright Parish Cycle of Prayer
This month prayers in church will include:
2nd Beech Grove
9th Berry Lane and Bisley Camp
16th Brunswick Drive and Brunswick Road
23rd Bullswater Common Road
and Bullswater Lane
'What About...Immigration - blessing or curse?'
Truth or myth: immigrants take jobs away from British
people.
Truth or myth: without immigrants the NHS would collapse.
What are your views? Join us for a light supper from
7.30pm in the Clubroom at Lord Pirbright's Hall on 25
February and share your thoughts and views on this very
topical subject with others.
Inauguration of new Bishop of Guildford
The Right Reverend Andrew Watson will be inaugurated as
Tenth Bishop of Guildford on Saturday 28 February 2015 at
11am in Guildford Cathedral. During the service, Bishop
Andrew will be welcomed by members of different faiths and
civic communities, on an occasion which marks the formal
commencement of his new ministry. The service will begin in
dramatic fashion, as the new Bishop knocks on the West Door
of the Cathedral three times with his crozier, to request
entrance.
NEWS FROM.....AROUND THE VILLAGE
Pirbright Parish Council
Chairman: Rhoda Nevins
Parish Clerk: Lindsay Graham, The Parish Shop, The Green, Pirbright, Woking GU24 0JT.
Tel: 01483 476432 E-mail: [email protected];
www.parish-council.com/pirbright
The Parish Shop is open on Mondays & Thursdays, 10am-1pm.
Parking at Lord Pirbright’s Hall
order to maintain its status as a
private car park with permissive
usage.
Pirbright Parish Council is concerned
about the pressure on parking areas
around the village, particularly on
days when there are several events,
The next Talk Shop will be on
and is currently considering various
Monday 2 February in the Parish
options in the hope of easing the
Shop at 7.30pm, when residents can
situation. The car park at Lord
put questions to our ward members of
Pirbright’s Hall is part of the site’s
SCC and GBC and the chairman of
amenity and, although the Managing
PPC.
Trustees tolerate use by parents of
children attending the schools, priority
The next scheduled meeting of the
must be given to hall hirers.
Parish Council will be on Tuesday 24
Therefore, when there are large
February 2015. Committee meetings
events at the Hall, the car park may
may be held as required, for which
be closed for general use, which will
notices will be placed on the Parish
be indicated by signs at the entrance.
Council website and boards around
In addition, it will be closed
the parish.
completely on Christmas Day, in
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE MASTER PLAN
The Pirbright Institute is holding a public viewing of its updated Masterplan
proposals in Lord Pirbright's Hall between 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Thursday
5 February. Representatives from the Institute and the project team will be
available throughout the session to answer any questions you may have. In
the meantime if you have any questions about the event or the project, please
do not hesitate to get in touch on 0800 319 6165 or [email protected]
Thank you for all your entries in the Pirbright in the Future art and story
competition, what a talented and imaginative community we are, especially our
youngsters! Congratulations to the winners, announced at the special service
on 11 January.
Under 5s art - Olive Lynch (age 4)
Under 7s art - Lola Powell (age 6)
7-10s story- Poppy Guise Tucker (age 9)
7-10s art - Winner Rory Toms (age 9), Runner up Lyra Guise Tucker (age 7)
11-16s illustrated story - Katie Rowe (age 11)
Over 16s story- Chantal Wilkinson
Over 16s art - Mike Milner
A selection of the winning entries will go into the time capsule for future
generations to enjoy.
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PIRBRIGHT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Get ideas for growing your own veg this summer with
our talk by Mark Dobell on 'The Modern Kitchen
Garden'. Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10 February
at 8pm in the Clubroom of Lord Pirbright's Hall. New
members and visitors are always welcome.
oOo
At our well attended AGM and Social in December, Fred Cobbett stood down as
Chairman and Show Secretary after twenty years in office. Fred was presented
with vouchers by the incoming Chairman, Philip Barralet, who thanked Fred on
behalf of the members and Committee for all his hard work over the years. In
recognition of his years of service to the Society, Fred was voted into the
position of Vice President. Also at the AGM, Lindsay Graham retired as a
Committee Member, while Sally Clinton and Kathleen Jackson both retired as the
providers of lunches and refreshments at the Annual Show and monthly meetings
but both wished to continue to be involved with the Committee. In recognition of
the great number of years she had been on the Committee, Sally Clinton was
also voted into the position of Vice President. Seasonal refreshments followed
the AGM.
Anne Hawkins, Secretary. Contact on 476080.
Royal British Legion Pirbright Branch
At our AGM last October, a number of items were discussed, including
Remembrance Day, our Dinner in January, and the recruitment of new members to
the Branch. Two new Committee Members were elected - Barbara Douglas and
Paddy Cribb - welcome to them. Also Philip Barralet was elected as Vice Chairman.
As for recruitment we are
RAWLINS CLUB
certainly hoping to get a few
We are having our next meeting on Friday 13
new members at the Dinner
February between 2 and 4pm in Lord Pirbright’s
Night and a report on that will
Hall. The talk will be “At War With Churchill” by
be in next month’s PeriNews.
Joy Hunter. Joy was one of Churchill’s
Remember you do not have to
secretaries during WW11 so it will be fascinating have served in any of the
to hear about her memories.
armed forces to be accepted
Myra Scott as a member.
Hazel Rees
Pirbright Evening WI
Branch Secretary
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 17
February at 7.45pm in Lord Do you need transport to take you to
Pirbright’s Hall. The speaker is hospital, to medical appointments or to get to
Peter Durrant, talking about Days the library or the shops? Periwheels can
in the Life of a Wartime School help and we only ask for a small donation to
Boy. Visitors are always welcome. cover costs. Tel: 07774 964112 weekdays
Irene Dredge 233279 10am to 12 noon.