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PARISH CONNECTIONS
FEBRUARY 2015
BIRDLIP, BRIMPSFIELD
DAGLINGWORTH
THE DUNTISBOURNES
EDGEWORTH, MISERDEN
SYDE and WINSTONE
PARISH CONNECTIONS
The Benefice of Brimpsfield with Birdlip, Daglingworth, The Duntisbournes,
Edgeworth, Miserden, Syde and Winstone
This month a letter from one of the Readers who ministers in the Benefice:
A
s I write this, we are all thinking of almost nothing but the atrocities in Paris of
9th January. We grieve for the victims and the bereaved; we are shocked by
the merciless cruelty; we are alarmed by the mindless brutality.
"Allah is revenged", was their blasphemous cry, taking the name of their God in
vain, in the words of our third commandment. Is this Islam? Of course it's not.
Are there different degrees of atrociousness? I think not. I think equally atrocious,
no less, no more, are the brutalities of Isil, butchering thousands of Arabs in Iraq
and Syria. Is it Islam? Again, surely not.
Islam is an Arabic word, meaning "surrender to God". That is the reason for the
Muslim practice of prostrating themselves twice daily in an act of surrender. The
bible of the Muslim world is the Koran, a volume of injunctions, which, according
to Mahommed, were dictated to him over many years, by the Angel Gabriel on the
side of Mount Hira, in much the same way as Moses got his rules for his people on
Mount Sinai.
In the Koran, war is held to be abhorrent, and the only "just war" is a war of selfdefence.
Mohammed had to defend himself against his own tribe, the Kuraishi, who raged
against his dismissal of their tribal "junior" gods and goddesses. He won his battles
with them, and then recaptured Mecca at the head of his followers without striking
another blow.
The origin of Islam was as a peaceful and peaceable religion. It claims descent from
Abraham, and respects Moses and Isaiah and Jesus as prophets. It differs from us
mainly because we hold Jesus to be divine, which to them is inconsistent with their
central doctrine of One God (with which we, for our part, would not for a moment
disagree). Allah is Al Lah, meaning The God.
In the Koran, Mahommed's injunction to his followers concerning relations with
Jews and Christians, was:
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"Do not argue with the followers of earlier revelation otherwise than in the
most kindly manner...but say: "We believe upon that which has been bestowed
upon us, as well as that which has been bestowed upon you; for our God and
your God is one and the same, and it is unto Him that we surrender ourselves."
Fair enough, I'd say.
Religion, I often think, can be a dangerous thing, because it means so much to
us mortals. If we disagree in our interpretation of it, we may get all hot under
the collar, and reach for our rifles.
Furthermore, if we are in dispute about something else, we are all too inclined to
make it a religious dispute. It is sometimes said that all wars are about religion.
I disagree. Most wars, it seems to me, are about territory or the exercise of
power. But that brings our tribal gods into the frame, and so we burn each other
at the stake, or bomb each other's crowds or cut each other's heads off.
Moses really had a point with that third commandment. God should never be
an excuse for brutishness.
Charles Keen, The Old Rectory, Duntisbourne Rous, GL7 7AP, 01285 650674
Monthly Diary
4th Feb
7th Feb
7th Feb
7, 8, 9, 16 &
23 Feb
13th Feb
14th Feb
15th Feb
18th Feb
19th Feb
21st Feb
28th Feb
28th Feb
Duntisbourne Abbots
Daglingworth
Brimpsfield
Duntisbourne Abbots
DAMPS
Rural Cinema
Garden Society, Coffee Morning
Snowdrops at Cotswold Farm.
Duntisbourne Abbots
Winstone
Valentine Date
Saturday@Six
Magazine Copy Date
W. I.
W. I.
Half Term, Family Entertainment
Music Society - The Cotton Club
Lesotho Lunch
Birdlip/Brimpsfield
Duntisbourne Abbots
Daglingworth
Brimpsfield
Duntisbourne Abbots
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Extracted from the Gloucester Diocese web site. For more information on any
article, please visit (www.glosdioc.org.uk),
The Revd Canon Philippa Brunt on National Marriage Week
O
ne of the joys of being a parish priest is working with
couples to plan their weddings and to officiate on their
special day. At this stage in their relationship they feel ready
to commit themselves to each other in church, before God, in
the presence of their family and friends. Couples put a lot of
thought and effort into organising their celebrations and it is a
privilege to spend time talking with them about their plans, while at the same
time preparing them to enter into the sacrament of marriage.
We talk not only about the wedding ceremony in the preparation meetings,
however, but also about building a healthy marriage. Marriages can get better
and better as each year passes, but it does take time and effort. In all the
busyness of life this can so easily slip.
National Marriage Week (7 – 14 February), with its focus on Valentine’s Day,
is an annual seven day period to focus on the importance of the marriage
relationship. Many churches hold special services during this period. These can
be wonderful opportunities for couples to remember the love that brought
them to their wedding day and to recall that ‘God is love, and those who live in
love live in God and God lives in them.’ (1 John 4.16).
What's so special about marriage?
M
arriage is a very ancient idea. The Bible suggests it goes right back to Adam
and Eve, who were 'made for each other'. Jesus' teaching on marriage,
as exclusive, unbreakable and forging a new family unit, drew on this original
blueprint. And Jesus loved a good wedding: he turned water into wine at a
wedding reception, his first recorded miracle. Even today, marriage exists in
practically every country and culture on earth.
Christians believe that marriage is a gift from God. There is something in a public
commitment of this magnitude that has a spiritual element to it and which can
transform a relationship to a new and deeper level.
God intended marriage to offer the right place to grow in love and support for
each other, fulfil our sexuality and provide a stable and secure environment for
bringing up children. Marriage can change us for the better, and as we change,
our marriage grows along with us.
Christians believe marriage is a gift from God and should mirror of the love God
has for all of us – love that remains true, faithful, protective and respectful.
To find out more about what Christians believe about marriage, visit the Church
of England website: www.yourchurchwedding.org/faqs/frequently-askedquestions.aspx
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Birdlip and Brimpsfield
Birdlip Village Hall available for hire. Car parking. Local rates:
Children’s party £16.00, Half day £20.00 (winter), £12.00 (summer),
full day £60.00. Please contact Alice Townsend 01452 863231
To hire Brimpsfield Village Hall or any of the equipment or for further
information please ring Jane Smith on 01452 863247
Brimpsfield & Mid-Cotswold Garden Society:
Our winter programme resumes on Saturday 7th February with a coffee
morning meeting including a talk by Pam Turner on 'Alpines Round the Garden'
- a chance to find out which of these lovely plants will do well in your plot, and
how to grow them! As usual, we meet at Brimpsfield Village Hall, 10.30 for
11am, with tea/coffee and a chance for a chat; come and go as you need to!
Everyone is welcome - why not come and join us?
For tickets ring 01452 864692,
tickets include a glass of Wine and a Cheese Board
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY BOX COLLECTION
I
will be collecting Children's Society Charity Boxes during the week commencing
Monday 16th February 2015. Thank you to everyone who has a box, for your
continued support of this worthwhile charity.
If anyone would like a box or to give a donation please contact me on 01452
863247 or [email protected]
Jane Smith
5
The Duntisbournes
To hire Duntisbourne Abotts Village Hall please telephone
Liz Widdows 01285 821105 between 6.00pm and 9.00pm
Duntisbourne Abbots W.I.
O
ur next meeting will be a skittles evening in Daglingworth Village Hall
(please note change of venue) with a curry/quiche supper. This will be
held at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 19th February.
Do come and join in!
Valentine DATE
Duntisbourne Abbots Theatre Enterprises welcomes AIR in G back to the Village
Hall with the Kepow Theatre Company’s show:
Seven Ages
on Friday 13th February – 7.30pm
One of the UK’s leading (& funniest) touring theatre groups bring their comedy
show which celebrates our passage through life – from infancy, through love &
wisdom to disgraceful old age.
Tickets: £15 or £25 for 2 inc. supper via Marian 821034 or Rupert 821445
From the Register
Marriages
20th December 2014, St Michael’s Church, Duntisbourne Rous, wedding of
Tosiek Brampton and Sophie Meredith
PROOFREADING
Any books/company brochures/
dissertations/ programmes/leaflets that
need checking?
FREDERICA FREER
(Associate,The Society for Editors and
Proofreaders)
01285 821300
[email protected].
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Daglingworth
Daglingworth Village Hall
Weddings-Parties-Activities. Bar Available: To book please ring 07796 918964
HALF TERM - FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY at 4 o’clock
DAGLINGWORTH VILLAGE HALL
There's A Monster in My Piano
TICKETS IN ADVANCE: £7 Per Child * Parents - Free!!
Phone: 07754 728044 E Mail: [email protected]
What do you do when you hear a strange munching noise inside a piano? Call
the Piano Doctor of course.
He might be able to help with his bag full of ears and his collection of weird and
wonderful tools.
But when he looks inside the musical notes are packing their bags and running
away. What are they scared of and who is hammering at the keys?
Garlic Theatre delight children and adults with this off beat jazzy tale. Starring
puppets, animation and a very highly strung monster indeed.
Daglingworth Parish Council
T
he Parliamentary, District and Parish/Town Council elections will all take
place on Thursday May 7th. While there have been some boundary changes
in the area, Daglingworth Parish has not been affected. All Parish Council seats
within the Cotswold District, whether filled by election or co-option will be
contested on May 7th.
Current councillors will remain in office until 4 days after May 7th, when
the new councillors take office. If there are more nominations than seats in
a Parish, a poll will take place on May 7th alongside the Parliamentary and
District elections. If there are less nominations than seats and a quorum is
reached i.e. at least 3 nominations, the Parish Council will be able to co-opt to
fill the remaining seats. This usually happens at the first meeting after May 7th.
If there are none, or less than 3 nominations, any candidates nominated will be
elected but a new election will be run to seek further nominations.
Nomination packs for potential candidates will be available from Cotswold
District Council from February 23rd and the formal notice of Parish Council
elections is published on March 23rd. The deadline for delivery of nominations
is April 9th, with the publication of a statement of persons nominated on April
10th.
Anyone interested in becoming a councillor will be able to obtain the
relevant nomination forms from the Parish Clerk, who can be contacted on
[email protected]. Or telephone 07733232576. Furthermore anyone
interested in becoming a councillor can speak to any of the present councillors
if they wish to learn more about the roles, responsibilities and commitments of
a parish councillor.
Miserden
Miserden Village Hall
Parties-Functions-Meetings, Kitchen Available. To hire please ring 01285 821829
Farm Africa Charity Coffee Morning.
A
massive Thank You to all of those who came and donated to the Farm Africa
Charity Coffee Morning at Miserden Village Hall on the 29th November.
It was a great success and in total a fantastic £561.91 was raised which will
directly benefit small scale farmers in East Africa. The coffee morning was
hosted as part of ‘The Bee Team’s’ fundraising, to find out more about the ‘Bee
Team’ and Farm Africa and their work please visit:
http://www.farmafrica.org/tanzania-beehive-challenge/beehive-challenge
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Winstone
To hire Winstone Village Hall please telephone
Joan Nie 01285 821574
Saturday @ Six: 'Drive the cold winter away'.
F
ollowing the successful first “Saturday@Six” style service on 15th November
last year, we’ve have had another on the 17th January (just a bit too late to
report on).
The next is on: 6pm on Saturday 14th February at Winstone Church.
This one is a Ceilidh! But not a dance type of ceilidh - it is a gathering to share
together. Our theme is 'Drive the cold winter away' and we invite you to bring
a story, a poem, a memory, a song, a joke...anything on the theme of 'Drive the
cold winter away'. The team will provide a structure, a microphone and some
songs to sing together and a compère but the rest is up to you - if no-one brings
anything, it will be a very short evening!
Do come, bring a friend and if you can, bring a contribution - but if you can't find
anything to share or don't like speaking in front of people, still come and enjoy
everyone else's contributions. Perhaps you could bring something you like, for
someone else to read.
It would also be good if you can bring a plate of something to share – finger food
for a “pot luck” supper; we’ll provide the hot drinks.
Looking forward to an informal evening to drive the cold winter away (Last
night, as I write this, it snowed. If the weather is appalling listen to Radio
Gloucestershire, and we’ll let you know if this service has been cancelled).
Peter Broome
Christingle / Nativity Pageant at Winstone.
M
ary came into Bethlehem on a donkey, the Inn Keeper said there was
only the stable (which Mary said would do nicely), and Christ was placed
into a real manger. The shepherds brought real sheep (two actually), and the
whole Christingle & Nativity Pageant on Christmas Eve at Winstone Church was
magical. The atmosphere was quite inspirational.
Canon Andrew Bowden provided the livestock, which were perfectly led by the
older children. Karen Hughes directed the production, the children made the
Christingles, and Meg Broome made most of the costumes.
It was a very special service, and I’m wondering how we’ll improve on it for next
year (but I’m sure we will) !
Ps: I have a few clips of video of it, but not enough to make a worthwhile DVD.
If anyone has their own snatches of it, and would like to let me have copies, I’d
be very grateful (and will obviously let you have a copy of as much as I can put
together). If so, please email it to me at [email protected] .
Many thanks.
Peter Broome
Local Information
Cirencester’s Abbey of St Mary.
C
irencester was the site of the largest yet–known Anglo-Saxon church in
Britain. It was served by a College of Canons – priests living together but
not under one of the monastic rules.
Under Henry 1st an abbey was founded under the new Rule of St Augustine with
a good endowment of royal land and dues. Royal patronage continued through
many reigns giving the Abbey great power locally and enhancing its influence
nationally, the Abbot being given a seat in the House of Lords. At the time of
the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIIIth in the 1530’s, Cirencester
was amongst the richest in the land. However, virtually nothing remains of the
Abbey, save some sections of the wall, a water-gate and a Norman gate-way.
Thirty or more manuscripts survived the destructions following the surrender
of the Abbey to the King’s Commissioner. These can be found at Hereford
Cathedral library, libraries in Oxford University and in the British Library.
Alan Welsford
LESOTHO LUNCH
Saturday, 28th February
12 - 2 p.m.
in Duntisbourne Abbots Village Hall
Come along and enjoy a Hot Lunch
and a glass of cider
and support Prince Harry's charity, Sentebale,
which helps Lesotho's vulnerable children,
many orphaned and ill.
Donations in advance or at the door.
ALL WELCOME
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VISIT TO WICK COURT ‘FARM FOR CITY CHILDREN’.
T
here are still places available on the visit, planned for Wednesday, 18th
March. If you are interested please call Nanette Randall on 01285 831261.
PARISH CONNECTIONS
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e are delighted to now be able to offer Parish Connections to the whole
Benefice free of charge and hope that this will help contribute to
community life and ease communication for village events.
SNOWDROPS AT COTSWOLD FARM
Off the A417, Nr. Duntisbourne Abbots, GL7 7JS
Mrs Mark Birchall - 012850821857
Saturday 7 February & Sunday 8 February 2015
11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Soup Lunches, Teas and Bulbs for Sale, In Aid of COBALT
Also open on the following Mondays in February 9, 16 & 23, 2015
11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Refreshments Available
The garden at Cotswold Farm contains a large collection of named varieties of
snowdrops.
£ 5.00 Entrance Children FREE
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Garden Design,Turfing & Lawns
Paving/Driveways, Water Features
Decking, Planting & Drystone Walling
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[email protected]
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Duntisbourne
Abbots
Daglingworth
11am CW
Holy Communion
Archdeacon
Robert
10am Family
Service
Lay team or join
Duntisbourne
Abbots
Christopher Hall
Evening Prayer
5.00 pm 1662 BCP
Birdlip
Brimpsfield
st
1 February
Presentation of
Christ in the
Temple
Malachi 3:1-5
Psalm 24
Heb. 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Gold or White
9.30am CW
Holy Communion
Archdeacon
Robert
2015
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
Robert George to
Preside
Joan Hobbs to
Preach
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
th
8 February
nd
2 Sunday before
Lent
Prov. 8:1,22-31
Ps. 104:26-37
Coloss. 1:15-20
John 1:1-14
Green
10am CW
Morning Prayer Lay
Team
th
18 February
Ash Wednesday
10am CW Holy
10.30am
CW Holy
Communion
Val Bexon
Val Bexon
Evening Prayer
5pm 1662 BCP
9.30am CW
Morning Prayer
Robert George
th
15 February
Sunday next before
Lent
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Cor. 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
Green
Services February 2015
11am
Creative
Worship
Lay Team.
10.30am Morning
Prayer
Charles Keen
10am CW Holy
Communion
Robert George
11am CW
Holy Communion
Val Bexon
10am Family
Service
Lay team or join
Duntisbourne Abbots
Christopher Hall
Evening Prayer
5.00 pm 1662 BCP
9.30am CW
Holy Communion
Val Bexon
Genesis 17:1-7,15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38
Purple
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
Purple
Join Brimpsfield
1 March 2015
22nd February
Miserden
Charles Keen
Morning Prayer
10am 1662 BCP
Saturday 14
February 6pm
Saturday @ Six
Celtic Worship
Team
9.30am CW Holy
Communion
Val Bexon
Lay Led
Morning Prayer
10am 1662 BCP
11am CW
Holy Communion
Val Bexon
10am CW Morning
Prayer
Lay Led
Val Bexon
Winstone Baptist Chapel
Evening Service 6.00pm every Sunday
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
th
9am CW Holy
Communion
Val Bexon
Lay Led
Prayer
11am BCP Morning
8.00 CW
Holy Communion
Traditional Language
Robert George
Holy Communion
8am 1662 BCP
Peter Keslake
Morning Prayer
10am 1662 BCP
Andrew Bowden
Holy Communion
10am 1662 BCP
Mike Mogg
Prayer
Morning
11am BCP
8.00 CW
Holy Communion
Traditional
Language
Val Bexon
Join Duntisbourne
Abbots
If you would like to get married in one of our churches or would like to learn more about the Christian faith, Baptism or
Confirmation please contact the Rector Rev Val Bexon on 01285 821040 or [email protected] or at ‘The Rectory,
Duntisbourne Leer, GL7 7AS.
Winstone
Andrew Bowden
Holy Communion
10am 1662 BCP
Mike Mogg
Prayer
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
11am BCP
Edgeworth
Syde
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
8.00 CW
Holy Communion
Traditional
Language
Robert George
Morning
10am Benefice
Service
Daglingworth
Join Duntisbourne
Abbots
Duntisbourne
Rous
Communion
Val Bexon &
Charles Keen
Join Duntisbourne
Abbots
November 2014
The Society Newsletter
I
t is exactly twelve months to the day since the establshment of our fledgling
Society. What a fantastic year it has been. We held our first Concert at Syde
Manor Barn in May, the event was a sellout, and resounding financial success
providing a net profit of £733.67.
Our next event was "The Car Boot Sale" at Longdole Polo Club in September
and again luck was onour side,a wonderful sunny day, a great turnout gave us
another profitable day, with earnings of £2263.34. We shared the proceeds
with Brimpsfield & Birdlip Churches and we each received £1131.17 for our
respective charities.
We held our AGM on November 9th and the following officers were elected
Patrick Daly Chairman, Sue Phillips Treasurer, Emma Ryan Secretary, Patricia
McGill Schools liaison, Hiary Daly Events Organiser.
Our Treasurer reported that we have £2400 in our account, the additional
revenue being raised from sponsorship and member donations for which we
most grateful.
We are already planning 2015. "The Cotton Club" comes to Brimpsfield Village
Hall, Saturday 28th Feburary, The John Beckinham Quartet, with special guest
vocalist Louise Johnson. The Concert at Syde Manor Barn takes place on
Saturday May 2nd. This takes us to the "Posh Car Boot Sale" at Longdole Polo
Club on Sunday 13th September 2015. We have already have thirty odd sales
spaces sold, which is just marvelous.We would like to thank you all for your
support in the past twelve months, and wish each and every one of you, a very
Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
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For beautifully bespoke soft furnishings, textile art
and tailor-made sewing workshops for adults and children.
Alterations and repairs to clothes and soft furnishings.
Christine Bass 01285 652681 [email protected]
www.sewinginthecotswolds.co.uk
 No hot water or heating? Boiler faulty ?
 Updating your radiators?
 Need a gas safe plumber to install your
new cooker?
 Bought a new appliance that needs
plumbing in?
 Landlord requiring a gas safe certificate ?
 Need a new shower/bathroom installe d?
If you are looking for a local plumber, advice or a quotation please feel free to call or email me.
David Lansdowne
Waratah, Brimpsfield, GL4 8LD
M: 07984 882016 or E: [email protected]
“thoughttt fooo for everr occcioo”
FIREWOOD
Delivered seasoned hardwood
logs;
1 Cubic Meter Load £60.00
1.3 Cubic Meter Load £80.00
www.woodstockforestry.co.uk
07919 180951/01285 239032
[email protected]
Guitar, Mandolin, Mandola, Tenor
banjo, lessons
All styles : rock, folk, classical.
Tel: 01285 831460
V. reasonable rates .
Rural Cinema
Daglingworth Village Hall
Friday 6th February
Film starts 7.30pm Bar open 7.00pm
Admission £4 on the door
WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY" (12A)
Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Billy Connolly, Celia Imrie
Doug and Abi are taking their three children on a trip to Scotland for a big family
gathering. They are in the midst of a difficult divorce and have asked the children
to keep it a secret from their extended family.
Unforeseen events, both hilarious and emotional in equal measures, force the
family to put aside their differences and work together or else risk losing what they
hold most dear.
DAMPS
Duntisbourne Abbots Village Hall
Wednesday, 4th February 2015, 7pm for 7.30pm
‘BELLE’ (2013 - 12)
A beautifully set and told historical romance – with a moral and intellectual
message. Penelope Wilton, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson et al star in this classy,
enthralling tale from Georgian England.
Your Magazine
Please make sure that all copy for the March edition of Parish Connections reaches
the Editor Liz Keen no later than 15th February. Contributions can be dealt with
more efficiently if they are sent as an e-mail to [email protected] but
manuscripts are also very welcome.
Copy that cannot be sent by e-mail may either be sent by post, or delivered to
Wellingtons, Church Lane, Daglingworth, Cirencester, GL7 7AG, Tel : 01285 655953.
Copy does not need to be typed but should bear the same, address and telephone
number of the contributor and an indication on the envelope that the contents are
for the magazine.
We do enjoy receiving your contributions, without them we would not have a magazine. However, we would like to remind everyone that we are volunteers and the
telephone details are our home numbers, we would appreciate it if you could confine
telephone calls to between 9.30am and 6.30pm. Many Thanks.
We are sorry but the Editors may need to shorten or edit any contribution. If this
is a problem please make it clear on items you send and we will contact you before changes are made. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the Editor.
Any views expressed are not necessarily the views of the Magazine Committee or
the Editor.
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RURAL COMMUNITY ENERGY FUND
Rural Community Energy Fund and your Parish Council
What is the Rural Community Energy Fund?
The Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) is a £15 million programme jointly
funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the
Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). It supports rural communities in
England to develop renewable energy projects which provide economic and social
benefits to the community. Funding is available in the form of grants and loans.
What type of Technologies are included in the Scheme?
Wind Turbines, Hydro Power, Solar Photo Voltaic, Solar Thermal, Ground and Air
Source Heat Pumps, Anaerobic digestion, biomass, bioliquids, biogas and bioCHP
(combined heat and power), Low Carbon/renewable heat networks, Gas combined
heat and power (CHP) units.
What size must the projects be?
Require planning permission, Large enough to pay back loans, Generate energy for
multiple buildings or export equivalent to the grid.
What kind of schemes might benefit the community of Daglingworth?
Solar farm or roof top scheme, Wind turbine, Biomass District heating scheme
How would such a scheme operate?
A company would need to be formed and shares allocated, The Parish council and
members of the community would become shareholders.
How do the community as a whole and individuals benefit?
The parish council can benefit from profits made by the company and invest in
community projects e.g. better broadband, Individuals can benefit from profits
made by the company, Individual households can benefit from reduced energy
bills
Below are some links to websites showing examples of successful schemes:
http://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/community-wind-turbine-to-earnvillage-75k-a-year-1-3242645
http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Community-energy-cooperative-issuesshares/story-21295720-detail/story.html
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11368608.Community_solar_farm_starts_
producing_power_for_600_homes/
Do you want to know more, or would you be interested in working with the parish
council to set up a community scheme?
Please contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected].
Private dinner parties
jonathan’s
cooking lessons
healthy eating solutions
chef for hire
bespoke catering
celebration cakes
pig roast
Tel: 07876773902
E-mail:[email protected]
CEDAR MOTOR HOUSE LTD.
Tel : 01452 617240 Mobile : 07976322735
Grove Court, Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester GL4 8DA
We are a family run business.
We specialise in vehicle servicing, mechanical repairs and MOTs.
We will collect your car and deliver it back to you.
Competetive prices with fully trained and qualified staff.
A fast, friendly and dedicated service.
ROSE TWINNING
Lawn Mowing, Strimming,
Hedge Cutting & Planting
TEL: 01452 812086
MOBILE: 07780640677
Graham Fisher
Carpenter
All internal/external carpentry work
Doors, skirting, fascias and guttering
Fire doors and intumescent strips
30 years’ experience Call
01452 615280 or 07950 962035
Firewood Merchant
Stump Grinding
Forestry Contracting
MARK HANNIS
Tree Surgeon
Blacklanes House Birdlip, Glos, GL4 8LH
Mobile : 07836 324825
Telephone : 01452 863230
General Building Work
Natural Stone Work a Speciality
Pointing
Driveways
Mini Digger and Dumper Hire
Foundations
Drainage
Driveways
Patios
For more information contact;
Alfie Stebbings
01285 821097 or 07767640696
Dry Stone Walling
Farm and Garden Walling
Landscaping
For competitive rates and an efficient
service call
Gareth Hopkins
07969 962102
With over 25 years
experience
Richard Twinning & Partner
General Builders and Garden Maintenance
Garden Landscaping
Richard’s Mobile: 07899 791659
Patios, Fencing, Lawn Mowing
Tel:
01452 812086
Dry Stone Walling, Garden Walls Rose’s Mobile:
07780 640677
SEASONED
HARDWOOD LOGS
Delivered Split & Cut
to Size Required
Phone for Prices
Nigel Edwards
01285 821181 or 07968 054472
Rainbow Valeting
Mobile Car Valeting Service
We come to you! Superior Service! CompetitivePrices!
Based just outside Cirencester
Please call or e-mail for details/bookings
Tel - 07827 259290
E-mail - [email protected]
PHILIP DICKENSON
LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
PAVING - WALLING - FENCING - LAWNS - DRIVEWAYS
WATER FEATURES
MINI EXCAVATOR FOR DIGGING - LEVELLING - PONDS
DITCHES - ETC.
TEL: 01285 644701 MOBILE: 07976 239383
OVER 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN COTSWOLD GARDENS
SHAWN HINDON
Architectural Design
Architectural Design & Drawing Services
For Planning & Building Regulation Applications, for Large & small extensions,
Listed buildings, Structural alterations, Loft conversions, New houses,
Housing developments & Commercial developments.
Professionally qualified, accredited agent & fully insured.
For an initial free consultation call me on
Tel/Fax 01793 771621 or Mobile 07734 943212
Email [email protected]
RYAN DIX STUDIOS OF CIRENCESTER
Professional photographers
Wedding photography from only £350.00 Portraiture reprints from only £2.50
Events, Proms etc. no attendance fee all images
on website 24 hrs after event to view and purchase
www.ryandixstudios.com [email protected]
day 01285 659949 evening 01285 821845 mob 07539 553894
D W DUNN PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS
Unit 3 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY
Central Heating Installation - Gas and Oil Servicing and Breakdowns - Landlord Safety
Certificates - Agas - Rayburns - Underfloor Heating - Water Softeners - Toilets
Boiler Replacements - Taps - General Plumbing - Free no Obligation Quotes
Highly Qualified and Friendly Staff - No Job Too Small!
Tel: 01285 771001
We are agents for Aga-Rayburn, Boulter, Grant, Trianco and Alpha-Ocean
HASSLE FREE WEEKENDS
Do you ever wish you could arrive home
to a clean house, full fridge, supper
waiting, fresh flowers and fire laid?
Would you like the hassle taken out
of your party planning?
Catering, equipment hire, staff etc?
If so ring us on 07941 672296
www.hasslefreeweekends.co.uk
For Sale
Quality Hay Straw & Haylage, Large &
Small Bales, Delivered or Collected
Paddock Maintenance
Topping, Harrowing, Rolling,
Fert Spreading, Spraying
Contact Nick Ripley, Bridge Farm,
Daglingworth
Tel. 01285 653581/654085
Mobile 07973 103474
Muddy Paws
Dog groomer
Call Victoria
‘Queen’ of dog grooming
Mobile: 07581 197040
Email: [email protected]
HOLIDAY LET – KELSO, Scottish Borders
A well-appointed, comfortable second-floor flat overlooking Kelso
Abbey and churchyard and very close to town centre. Two double
bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen plus a light, pleasant living area, most modern
appliances. All linen and cleaning included.
Kelso is an attractive market town convenient for sightseeing, walking, cycling
and fishing. £245-£280 per week or minimum 4 nights at £45 per night.
ww.kelso-spreadeaglehouse.com
Contact: Jane Bell 01452 862558 or [email protected]
Honeysuckle Catering
Elizabeth Whitaker
Hot & Cold Buffets, Canapés, Finger Buffets
Catering for celebrations, Corporate
Functions,Drinks Parties.
Complete service or deliver only service
available
Fresh local produce used where possible
Menus created to suit your requirements
Email:honeysucklecatering.whitaker@gmail.
com
01285 650941 www.honeysucklecatering.co.uk
AYS
Executive
Chauffeur
BED & BREAKFAST
Daglingworth
10 years with the Tourist Board
3 Diamonds
Louise Wigfield
01285 652917
[email protected]
AYS Executive
Chauffeur
Hire are
proud Road
to
Highclere,
Cirencester
AYS Executive
Chauffeur
Birdlip,
Gloucester
Hire
are
proud
to
provide
provide reliability and comfort to all of our clients.
Gloucestershire GL4 8JL
reliability and comfort to
Business
& personal trips. Corporate
& sporting events.
all of our clients.
Telephone.
Airport transfers. 05602 753311
Mobile. 07767 236797
Business and personal trips.
Highclere, Cirencester Rd. Birdlip,
Gloucester,GL4 8JL
[email protected]
Corporate and sporting events.
Telephone.
Airport
transfers.01452 864726 Mobile. 07767 236797
www.ayschauffeurs.com
[email protected]
www.ayschauffeurs.com
HARRIET SAUNDERS
07831 664616
Alexander Technique Teacher MSTAT
Learning to use the Alexander Technique can improve your breathing,
clarity of thought, and your ability to handle life’s stresses, so that you can
be more relaxed, confident and maintain your health.
You gain an understanding of the body's fundamental design, and a way
to move that can help you feel better, on your own. You become more
attuned to your body's warning signs of tension and compression, giving
you a chance to change your habits that cause unnecessary tightness. An
improvement in poise and general vitality is a bonus! For all ages and
outlooks.
www.findingpoise.com
SUNNYSIDE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
‘Toby’s Top Notch’
Home produced
Beef, Pork, Lamb and Venison
from
Middle Duntisbourne.
Fabulous pork joints and
excellent sausages available now!
Enquiries:
[email protected]
mob: 0777 302 2619
Wayside Farm, The Camp, Stroud, Glos, GL6 7EW
Steve Berry 01285 821193 / 07585 553559
[email protected]
The following services can be offered:
-Minor & Full Services
-Cambelts
-Mechanical Repairs (Brakes, Exhausts etc)
-MOT Preparation and Repair Work
-Arrangement of MOT’s
-Diagnostics and Fault-finding
-Air Con Servicing and Re-charge
Having worked for Northfield Volkswagen as a
Technician for the last seven years, Steve is specialised
in VW’s but all makes and models will be catered for.
Cotswold Window Cleaners
Tuition for the 11+ (Cirencester area)
Using pure water technology
Contact Steve, 07733 180856
Friendly service with free quotes
Any area in the Cotswolds covered
Discounts given for recommendations
PROBLEM WITH MOLES?
Traditional mole control, No gas,
chemicals or poisions used.
Completley safe to pets & children.
Fully insured Member of The Guild
of British Molecatachers & British
Traditional Molecatachers Register.
Level 3 advance qualified with NPTA.
Contact Graham:
01452 615280 / 07950962035
Small classes, regular feedback,work packs for
holidays, mocks provided
Contact: Jane Beckett
Telephone: 01285 821577
E- mail: [email protected]
Tuition to start early September for year 5
To advertise in this space
Email:
[email protected]
Home Style
By Mary Bennion
Offering a complete fresh look to your home
Made to measure curtains and all styles of blinds
Loose covers, upholstery, bedheads, bed covers and cushions
A large range of contemporary and traditional fabrics
Tracks and Poles professionally fitted
A free and sympathetic home consultation service to help you choose
the right fabrics and materials to suit your
home and lifestyle
Mobile 07900 890946 Email : [email protected]
www.homestylebymarybennion.com
CRAIG RICHARDS
GARDEN + GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
BIRDLIP 01452862455, 07968737160
LAWNS CUT FROM £10, FENCING & DECKING, LAWN TREATMENT, WATER FEATURES
VEGETABLE GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, SPORTS GROUND MAINTENACE,
TREE MAINTENACE, HEDGE CUTTING
CRB CHECKED, FULLY INSURANCED UPTO £5,000,000
CERTIFIED INSTALLER FOR STRATOS NATURAL STONE,
HANDYMAN SERVICES AVALIABLE
CELLO LESSONS
PRIVATE CELLO LESSONS IN BIRDLIP
12 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY MUSIC SCHOLAR
ALL LEVELS, ALL AGES
PATRICIA MCGILL
TEL: 07779 012933
EMAIL: [email protected]
Do you have a mole problem?
With over 30 years experience in traditional mole control I can effectively, discreetly and humanely
remove the culprits! No gas, chemicals or poisons used and completely safe to children and pets.
SUCCESS GUARANTEED OR NO CHARGE
Fully insured and references available
TEL: 07766 132934 (Day) 01285 770968 (Eve)
Member of the British Traditional Molecatchers. Register Member of the Guild of British Molecatchers
BPCA/RSPH level 2 certificate in pest control
Call Charlie for a free, no obligation site survey and quote
www.gbestateservices.com
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Local Services
Village
Miserden
Birdlip
Duntisbourne Abbots
Winstone
Brimpsfield
Mobile Police Station
February
10th
Time
14.30 - 15.00
Bus Service - Operator Pulham Coaches - Service Number 852.
Monday to Saturday (excluding Public Holidays)
M–F
Cirencester, Market Place, Corn Hall 0730 0945 1300 1700
Stratton, Gloucester Rd, Plough 0734 0949 1304 1704
Daglingworth, opp Village Hall |
0954 1309 1709
Duntisbourne Leer turn 0740 | |
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Duntisbourne Abbots, opp Church |
1004 1319 1719
Winstone, opp Foss Field 0746 1009 1324 1724
Elkstone, Westerleigh crossroads |
1014 1329 1729
Brimpsfield, War Memorial |
1021 1336 1736
Birdlip, Village stores |
1026 1341 1741
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital |
1106 | |
Gloucester, Bus Station [E] 0815 1111 1409 1759
Gloucester, Bus Station [E] 08301 1145 1410 1605 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital | 1415 | Birdlip, opp Village stores 09021 1215 | 1623 Brimpsfield, opp War Memorial 09071 1220 | 1628 Elkstone, Westerleigh crossroads
09141 1227 | 1635 Winstone, Foss Field 09191 1232 |
1640 Duntisbourne Abbots, Church 09241 1237 | |
Duntisbourne Leer turn |
|
1646 Daglingworth, Village Hall 0934 1247 | |
Stratton, Gloucester Rd, opp Plough 0939 1252 | 1652 Cirencester, Market Place, Corn Hall 0943 1256 | 1656 M–F
1810
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1828
1833
1840
1845
1850
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1900
1905
1909
M-F Runs on Mondays to Fridays
1 Concessionary bus passes can be used on this journey
Don't forget that much of the information in parish connections, such as
church services, what's happening and local information, can be found on our
website
www.parishconnections.org.uk
The Benefice of Brimpsfield with Birdlip, Syde, Daglingworth,
The Duntisbournes, Winstone, Miserden & Edgeworth
Rector
The Reverend Val Bexon The Rectory Duntisbourne Leer GL7 7AS
01285 821040 email: [email protected]
Associate Priest
The Reverend Robert George 01285 860973
Readers
Mr Geoffrey Gibbens 01452 813666;
Mr Christopher Hall 01285 831460; Mr Charles Keen 01285 650674
Mr Michael Mogg 01285 821728; Mr Philip Ling 01285 821500
Churchwardens
Brimpsfield with Birdlip St Michael’s, Brimpsfield, GL4 8LD;
St Mary’s, Birdlip, GL4 8JH
Martin Smith 01452 863247
Alison Ward 01285 821903
David Partridge 01452 863837
Daglingworth The Church of the Holy Rood, GL7 7AQ
Mrs Susan Bishop 01285 655991; Mrs Dorothy Anderson 01285 643383.
The Duntisbournes
St Peter’s, Duntisbourne Abbots, GL7 7JN;
St Michael’s, Duntisbourne Rous, GL7 7AP
Mr. Rupert Lane 01285 821445; Mrs Jocelyn Carver 01285 821457
Mrs. Jean Merrett 01285 651031; Mr Julian Weston 01285 821226
Edgeworth
St Mary’s, GL6 7JQ
Mr Roger Eldridge 01285 821578; Mr William Cadbury 01285 821248
Miserden St Andrew’s GL6 7JA
Major Nick Musgrave 07714 707310; Mrs Emma Hardyment 01285 821598
Syde St Mary’s GL53 9PN
Mrs Rosemary Blakeway 01452 862355; Dr Penny Wright 01285 821413
Winstone St Bartholomew, GL7 7JU
Peter Broome 01285 821234
Mrs Susie Parsons 01285 821451
The Diocesan Office
Church House, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LY 01452 410022
The Archdeacon of Cheltenham
The Venerable Robert Springett, 2 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR
01452 835581
The Area Dean
Canon Leonard Doolan, 01285 659317