Parishes by the Wall - Living Faith on the Frontier

Saturday 18th June 2022

After a gap of three years due to Covid, 27 pilgrims and two dogs set off from Allendale Square in perfect walking weather heading for Ninebanks, a walk of just under eight miles..The route folllowed sections of Isaac's Tea Trail firstly along the East Allen Valley and then crossing to the West Allen Valley. A first stop was made at Keenley Methodist Church. Roger, one of the group, gave a brief talk about the church. A further stop was made at Monk Farm from where there was a lovely view of Holy Trinity Church at Whitfield nestling in the valley amongst the trees. Sarah Blackett-Ord came to meet the group at this point and spoke about the history of the church. It was then onwards to St Mark's Church at Ninebanks and a very warm welcome to a 'Songs of Praise 'Service introduced by Rev'd Martin Naylor with prayers and refections led by LIzzie Smith and David Ratcliff. This was followed by a wonderful array of refreshments in the newly refurbished Ninebanks Church and Community Hall.

Thank you to David and all involved in the organisation of the day and particular thanks to everyone at St. Mark's Church for such a welcoming end to the afternoon.

Eastertide

Eastertide is the time in the liturgical year of the Church that focuses on celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ beginning on Easter Sunday and ending at Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

Easter Sunday

               Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia, Alleluia

For 40 days following the resurrection Jesus  prepares his disciples for his departure and ascension into heaven.(Luke 24, verse 50)

Ascension Day

All Hallows' Church celebrated Ascension Day with a Holy Communion Service presided over by Rev'd Canon Steve Wright. This was followed by a supper in the Church Room, which, as well as being a very pleasant social event after the restrictions of Covid, raised much needed funds for the Church.

During the seven Sundays leading upto Pentecost scripture readings from the book of Revelation, written by the apostle John, have been explored. 

Pentecost Sunday

This is the seventh Sunday after Easter when the Christian Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The Vicar had previously invited everyone to wear red and spoke about the symbolic meaning of this.

Jubilee Celebrations.

This year Pentecost Sunday coincided with the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Many of us enjoyed the 'Party in the Park' . The event at Redburn Park provided the opportunity to meet with friends and neighbours and celebrate the amazing 70 years of the Queen's reign. A lovely afternoon tea was provided by the Bardon Mill WI. The children had a happy time expending a huge amount of energy playing football and other games.

Many thanks to the ladies of the WI and all those involved in making this a joyous and memorable occasion. It is greatly appreciated.. 

Platinum Jubilee Quiz  - Answers

1. In what year did the fire occur in Windsor Castle. 1992
2. What is the real date of the Queen’s birthday? April 21
3. What ceremony takes place on the Queen’s Official Birthday? Trooping the Colour
4. Which member of the Royal Family has appeared in a live episode of Coronation Street? Prince of Wales
5. Who are the Queen’s bankers? Coutts
6. How many different Prime Ministers have served the Queen? 14
7. What was the name of the Queen’s first corgi? Susan
8. What was the name of the Australian Prime Minister who put his arm around the Queen? Paul Keating
9. When was the national anthem first performed? 1745
10. Where is the former Royal Yacht Britannia now berthed? Leith, near Edinburgh
11. What was the Queen’s mother’s maiden name? Bowes Lyon
12. What is the name of the Games started by Prince Harry for injured service people? Invictus
13. What is the Queen’s favourite drink? Gin and Dubonnet
14. What was the Duke of Edinburgh’s favourite drink? Pale ale
15. In which year did the Queen and Prince Philip get married? 1947
16. Who was the Queen’s co star at the Olympics opening ceremony? Daniel Craig
17. Who is the mother of Tom Parker Bowles? Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
18. Name the first four in line of succession to the Queen. Charles, William, George, Charlotte
19. Why was the coronation of Edward VII postponed in 1902? King had appendicitis
20. Where was the Queen born? 17 Bruton Street Mayfair
21. Where was the Queen staying when she learned of the death of her father? Kenya
22. What was the name of the man that Princess Margaret first wanted to marry? Peter Townsend
23. Who was Prime Minister at the time of the Abdication Crisis? Stanley Baldwin
24. Which of his wives did Henry VIII behead? Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
25. What was the Queen’s nickname with her family when she was a child? Lilibet
26. Who is Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi? Daughter of Princess Beatrice of York
27. What are the first names of the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge? George Alexander Louis, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Louis Arthur Charles
28. What is the official London residence of the Prince of Wales? Clarence House
29. Where is Prince Edward (Earl of Wessex) in the line of succession to the throne? 14th
30. Who is in charge of organising a coronation? Duke of Norfolk
31. Who is the present Master of the Queen’s music? Judith weir
32. Who is the present Poet Laureate? Simon Armitage
33. Where is the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony held? The Cenotaph
34. What was the name of the Royal Family before it became Windsor? Saxe Coburg Gothe
35. To whom is the Princess Royal married? Timothy Lawrence
36. Which Duke died in a wartime flying accident in 1942? Duke of Kent
37. At which University did the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet? St Andrews
38. How heavy is the crown the Queen wore at her Coronation? 2.23kg or 4.9 lbs.
39. Where are Queen Victoria and Prince Albert buried? Frogmore
40. What is the name of Queen Victoria’s residence on the Isle of Wight? 0sborne
41. Where was the Duke of Edinburgh born? Corfu
42. Who made the Queen’s Coronation dress? Norman Hartnell
43. How many monarchs have there been since William the Conqueror? 40 or 41 – Lady Jane Grey??
44. On which occasions can you expect to receive a telegram from the Queen? 100, 105 birthdays and each year after 105. 60, 65,70^th wedding anniversary and every year thereafter
45. Where was Charles 1 beheaded? Outside Banqueting House, Whitehall
46. How many children did Queen Victoria have? 9
47. What did Prince Albert die from? Typhoid fever
48. Where are the two private residences of the Queen? Sandringham and Balmoral
49. For which Honours does the Queen personally select the recipients? Orders of the Garter and Thistle, Order of Merit and Royal Victorian Order
50. Which British Royals have competed at the Olympic Games? Princess Anne, and her daughter, Zara Tindall

Sunday 10th April 2022

The Holy Communion Service on Palm Sunday held at All Hallows' Church was led by Rev'd Michael Jackson.

In his address Michael spoke about the difficult choices we are often faced with in life and the road that we choose to take.He cited the words the wonderful American singer/songwriter Tom Paxton wrote following the 9/11 disaster, in tribute to the bravery of the firemen (The Bravest)

'when the firemen were running up the stairs and we were rushing down' 

As we follow the journey of Jesus to the cross we reflect on the decisions he took and the path he travelled.

We remember at this time the difficult decisions so many people in Ukraine are making, which path to take?, To travel to safety, a new life or to stay with loved ones in their own country.

Rev'd Jackson concluded his address with the poem by Robert Frost, 'The Road Not Taken' which ends as follows:.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence

Two roads diverged in a wood and I---

Took the one less traveled by

And that  has made all the difference

Palm Crosses were blessed and distributed following communion.

Which path do we take?