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All Saints Mudeford & High Cross Somerford The Parish of Mudeford

Issue 97 July/August 2021 £1.00

The Anchor

Celebrate by supporting our Church and joining us at our Tent at

the Festival

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Our Vision for Mission: This Parish seeks to be inclusive in extending God's

kingdom, by encouraging the whole community to grow in the Christian

faith through prayer and worship, and to care for others through pastoral

and practical support.

From the Joint Editors Vikki and John.

We hope you enjoy this months magazine. Again packed full with your contributions. Well done. Keep them coming. No magazine next month, so plenty of time to think about the next edition. You will find photos scattered throughout the magazine, most of them displaying the excellent work on the church gardens.

For next month we would like to know how you have spent your summer so far, or you can reminisce about past summers if you prefer. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE MAGAZINE NEXT MONTH BY 19th AUGUST 2021, PLEASE.

Contact Vikki Miller: 01425 240146 or John Ward: 01425 277170 or bob_and_vikki@yahoo.co.uk. jfaward@btinternet.com

Or any of the Editorial Team: Tony

and Judy Eden and Hetty Ward.

New Neighbours. Part of Church Garden.

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Let’s celebrate!

Do you enjoy a celebration? It might be a birthday, an anniversary, a

new job, passing an exam, a reunion or celebrating someone’s life.

Whatever the occasion, a celebration will bring friends and relatives

together with a common purpose. It is difficult to think of a celebration

without food and something to drink! It is most likely that we will toast

to the person in question and the talk will often centre around that

person or remember the occasion. A celebration brings us together to

give thanks, maybe to remember and to share stories.

However, this last eighteen months has been so vastly different. It has

often been difficult or impossible to come together to celebrate an

event and the event itself has passed by with little or no recognition.

But we are a very creative people and maybe we have been finding

ways of celebrating in smaller or different ways and this is the theme of

this month’s magazine.

As a church we have been looking at ways that we can bring people

together again in ways that in the past we have taken for granted. We

are all learning that we are having to change our plans to meet the lat-

est Government guidelines.

We are being very positive that our outdoor mini market will go ahead

on Saturday 3rd July and that we can meet face to face with friends

some of whom we have not seen for many months. Jan and Bob Gilbey

have put a lot of work into this event, and we wish it every success.

We have had to change the date of our Away Day at Branksome Dene

Chine meeting room from the 15th July to Tuesday 31st August, when

we hope to be able to spend a day together again. This day is open to

all church members.

The Mudeford Arts Festival is still on schedule for the weekend of Sat-

urday 24th and Sunday 25th July on Mudeford Quay Green. Our Church

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will have its tea tent and the children’s craft area as usual. A large num-

ber of stallholders will be there either using their own gazebos or in a

large marquee. There is a full programme of entertainment over the

two days and hot and cold food will be available too. In the demonstra-

tion marquee there will be a “Wall of Art” exhibition and an art compe-

tition organised by Stanpit Village Hall. This year has been like no other,

but we are determined to host a Festival to celebrate the creative tal-

ents of many arts and craft people and an opportunity to get back to as

near normal as possible.

Even if we cannot celebrate an event as we would like, we may find

that it is the small things that have the best outcomes. Jesus was bril-

liant at spotting the small things in life which had significant meaning.

As Jesus and his disciples were sitting in the Temple one day, he point-

ed out the widow who just put in a couple of coins into the Temple

chest. But those two coins was everything she had; it represented her

life. We still remember that story today, two thousand years later. At

the end of this month, we will hear the story of the lad who had

brought his lunch with him and had come to listen to Jesus. He soon

found out that his lunch would be needed to feed thousands of people.

( I bet he went home to his parents that evening in great excitement to

tell them what had happened and how his packed lunch had fed all

those people!)

So, let us not be downhearted if we think our efforts are insignificant;

because as Jesus pointed out, a small act of kindness can have far

reaching consequences. So, let us continue to celebrate as a Christian

community even if it appears to be only in a very small way!

Tony Eden

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THE BIBLE AND CELEBRATION

The Bible has much to say on the theme of celebration. The whole his-tory of Israel as a nation is marked by a series of festivals celebrating the seasons and major events, such as Pentecost, The Feast of Weeks (Harvest) and Passover (Deliverance). Weddings are very much cere-monial occasions accompanied by special rituals.

The Old Testament Song of Songs centres on a wedding ceremony (3,6 – 5,1). In the bride’s anticipation of the event, she fantasises about her groom’s arrival to claim her (2,8 – 9). His arrival is marked by a pic-ture of a royal entourage. The physical consummation of the wedding is portrayed in the imagery of an Oriental spice and fruit garden that the beloved claims.

To express the joy of sunrise David, in Psalm 19,5, claims that ‘the sun comes forth like a bridegroom leaving his chamber.’ In the story of Je-sus turning water into wine (John 2, 1 – 11) we observe an extravagant celebration proceeding by means of a prescribed protocol. Similar pre-scribed etiquette emerges from Jesus’ parables of marriage feasts. We read of formal invitations to guests, preparations of an elaborate ban-quet of wine and choice food, and the need to arrive in an appropriate wedding garment (Matt 22,1 – 14) and as ‘the bridegroom rejoicing over the bride ‘(Is 62, 5). Jeremiah pictures the future in similar terms (Jer 33, 10 – 11).

The picture of the wedding becomes the metaphor for the relationship between God and his people. God is the one who chooses believers to be his wife. Jesus is repeatedly called a bridegroom. John the Baptist calls himself ‘the friend of the groom'. Jesus’ earthly ministry is likened to a wedding feast (Mark 2,19). The climax of Jesus’ wedding with his believing saints at the Parousia (The Second Coming) is depicted as a wedding banquet between Jesus (called the Lamb of God) and his bride, the Church (Rev 19, 6 – 9)

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A Future Hope

The Book of Revelation culminates with the splendid imagery symbol-ising the community of the New Jerusalem. The great controlling im-age of Revelation 19, 7 – 9 is the marriage of the Lamb.

The bride makes herself ready, clothed in fine linen, bright and pure.

The invitation is issued for the marriage supper.

The magnificent processional with the triumphant hosts makes its way.

The gathering for the marriage supper involves elaborate preparations.

The new home is to be the new Jerusalem in which the glory of God furnishes light.

The guests arrive, none admitted except those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life.

The refreshments will be the water of life without price and twelve kinds of fruit.

The wedding ceremony is now the moment when Christ’s church joins with him.

The New Testament ends with the invitation ‘The Spirit and the Bride say ‘’Come ‘’ ‘.

Ref: Diary of Biblical Imagery published by IVP Academ

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The bride eyes not her garments

But her dear bridegroom’s face

I will not gaze at glory

But on my king of grace

Not at the crown he giveth

But on His pierced hand

The Lamb is all the glory

In Immanuel’s land (Mrs A.E.Cousin, hymnwriter)

Rev David Greenman

Pastoral Care Training

Revd Kate Wilson from Avon Valley Churches will be running

a 5 week Pastoral Care training course for us

11.15am -1.00pm on Wednesdays from 22nd September – 20th October.

Our session headings are - an introduction to pastoral care; mental

health illnesses; loss, grief and bereavement; developing good listening

skills; do’s and don’ts of home visiting.

Our current Pastoral Team will be taking part, but this will also be adver-

tised in the Deanery, so a good chance to meet and share with people

from other churches.

If you have ever thought about being involved (or more involved) in Pas-

toral Care and would like to take part in this course please contact Jill

Duncan

jill.duncan@ntlworld.com 01425 240305

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Anthea Bell: celebrating over 35 years of dedicated ser-

vice to All Saints

In the June edition of The Anchor we published a photograph of Anthea

receiving a beautiful bouquet to thank her for many years of faithful

service. She is now stepping back due to family commitments.

Anthea’s mother was born in Warnford Road, near Iford Bridge and

Anthea herself went to Stourfield School for a term in 1944 when she

was staying with her grandparents. The family had a beach hut on The

Spit and spent every holiday there, rowing across the harbour for

church on Sundays. Fast forward just over forty years and, having been

living in London, we find Anthea and Ken back in Mudeford: and

Anthea back at Stourfield, this time as deputy head.

Anthea became a regular at the eight o’clock service and soon became

a sidesperson. In about 2001 she was invited to become a member of

the Church Council (All Saints was still a daughter church of the Priory

at this time) and was appointed as secretary. Ken was a great help as

he typed so efficiently, having been a telex operator. Jimmy Thomas

was the people’s pro- warden and Daphne Kelson the priest’s pro-

warden. Daphne was ill so Anthea shadowed her for a year and then

took over in 2005. She worked with Chris Bull, who was by now the

other warden, to bring parish church status to All Saints. This involved

much paperwork and many discussions with Bishops Paul, Jonathan

and Tim. It was unusual for a parish to break away so they were virtual-

ly writing the rules! In the same year Rev Andrew Saunders was forced

to retire with ill health so there was an interregnum with Chris focusing

on the church building and Anthea on people and letters. Anthea tells

me that she was fortunate to have five or six retired clergy in the

church which was a great help in organising services. It was at this time

that she introduced the Annual Report in the format that we still use

today.

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On 4th May 2006 Rev Helen Griffiss was appointed as our first parish

priest. This was not without controversy as some people left because

they did not want a female priest. Of course, we now know that this

was a most successful appointment and Helen used her many talents

to further the work of the church in Mudeford. In 2007 All Saints was

consecrated as a parish church.

These photographs show the Consecration with Bishop Paul and the

team putting up the new notice board. The third photograph is of the

church holiday to Malta.

In 2008 Helen arranged an exchange holiday with a church in Newcas-

tle. In the same year Anthea was persuaded to preach at the Blessing

of the Water Service on Mudeford Quay:

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Anthea is not one to rest on her laurels and she has been instrumental

in initiating and helping with many activities at church. She helped

Marion Hart with Little Saints and from 2008 to 2015 they ran Mini

Praise once a month after the ten o’clock service. Anthea’s teaching

experience was also invaluable in Messy Church where she could be

relied on to enthral the children with her storytelling as well as keeping

them in order!

Anthea became a server as a result of helping Brenda Edwicker when

she was ill and subsequently set up a team to set up, serve, do the

laundry and so on. She helped with the flowers and remembers doing

the labelling for three Flower Festivals. She also helped Vera with

coach trips and editing The Anchor.

Anthea has frequently read in services

and organised as well as led Mothers’

Union Prayers on-line during the Covid

restrictions. She accompanied Rev Helen

to the MU family holiday in the Isle of

Wight when Helen was MU Chaplain.

In 2012 Anthea handed over her church

warden responsibilities to Tony Eden

and soon afterwards was appointed Pas-

toral Care Leader. This involved com-

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pleting The Bishop’s Commission for Mission; Pastoral Work. It is per-

haps through this work that many of today’s congregation will know

Anthea. So many people praise All Saints for being a welcoming

church and begin by saying, “On our first visit we were welcomed so

warmly by Anthea…”

She made a great effort to remember new people’s names, organised

Newcomers evenings and wrote a new brief for welcomers and sides-

persons.

Between 2010 and 2020 Anthea took Communion by Extension to the

residents of Avon Reach. She was supported in this endeavour by Mar-

ion Hart, Stephen Startup, Sylvia Kent, Jenny Galpin and Helen Wal-

lace. Rev Andrew and Rev Anne would help at times and, during Covid

have arranged for services to be seen on-line. In 2013 she realised that

there were many widows in Mudeford who would benefit from a

group where they could meet with others in a similar situation and so

CAMEO was formed. This has proved to be very popular and many of

these ladies have now joined us on Sundays as well.

So how do we sum up Anthea’s contribution to All Saints? She is a

wonderful example of faith in action. She likes to be part of a team

and is a great communicator and nurturer. She spots what needs to be

done and finds a way of identifying who could do the job and then

encouraging them, perhaps by working alongside them to begin with.

Her work ethic and energy are amazing.

Anthea was a formidable promoter of the church’s rights when it was

becoming a parish yet is approachable, caring and completely trust-

worthy as a counsellor and friend. We will miss her input in so many

ways but are delighted that we will still see her at services and, no

doubt, be able to ask for her advice when we need it.

Vikki Miller

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Celebrations!

We have a major celebration at the end of July – our Diamond wedding anniversary.

On a sunny day on 29th July 1961, Jean and I were married at St Thomas’s Church, Cor-storphine, Edinburgh. There were many local guests on Jean’s side and quite a number who had come up from the south on mine.

We had met on a houseparty at Keswick Chris-tian Convention. The Rev Philip Hacking, a leading speaker at Keswick, married us. Jean had been a Primary teacher in her home city of Edinburgh, and I had come to the end of my ordination training at Oak Hill College, North London. After being involved in a number of different parishes north and south we eventually retired to Mudeford in 1999 -not far from where our daughter, Alison, was working.

A memorable celebration was a Titan coach holiday to Canada to mark our ruby wedding in 2001. We travelled from the East Coast, visiting Montreal and Quebec and the spectacular Niagara Falls to Vancouver in the west via Banff’ being overwhelmed by the sheer majesty of the Rocky Mountains and glorious beauty of the lake scenery.

For our Golden Wedding we had a more local celebration including Ni-kita and Jade, our twin granddaughters, who joined us from the USA.

We were based at Llandudno and our trips included a journey the lazy way up Snowdon by train. The sun shone brilliantly at the start. Sadly we were shrouded in mist as we reached the summit-nevertheless a great trip.

For our Diamond wedding celebration we are hoping to celebrate with our family.

Jean and David Greenman.

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Chris and Alf write:

Saturday 10th April 2021 was our golden wedding anniversary. Many months had gone into the planning, venue organised, menu ordered and entertainer booked, 50 names on the guest list but before we could send out the invitations, all was cancelled. Sad, but not unex-pected under the circumstances.

Catherine and Nicholas, our two children, suggested why not come up to them in Leatherhead as this was now allowed. It seemed like a good idea, although we had strict instructions to go to Catherine’s house first before going onto Nick’s house. Later that afternoon we all arrived at Nick’s: imagine our surprise and delight when we saw a huge banner saying “ HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY” together with 50 balloons and an abundance of food and drink, but most important our two children, Catherine’s partner Allan and four of our grandchildren were altogeth-er with us for the first time in over a year.

We had a wonderful night celebrating our 50th Anniversary with our family. It may have been smaller than we imagined but it was lovely and provided us with a lifetime of beautiful memories.

From Vikki and Bob Miller: Like David and Jean, Bob and I have a

wedding anniversary at the end of July- our 50th. After such a difficult

year, we too are hoping to celebrate with the

family.

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Let’s Celebrate-it’s Parents’ Day!

I taught at an independent girls’ school in Buckinghamshire for many

years. The last day of the summer term was Parents’ Day. The excite-

ment would begin to build the previous week as we saw the enormous

marquee being erected on the lacrosse pitch. Various groups would be

practising their music recital or dance performance while the head girl

and head of sixth would be working on the head girl’s speech. The sixth

formers would be somewhat engrossed in the difficult problem of what

to wear. The last Friday of term was largely taken up with rehearsals. It

can be quite complicated to curtsy, shake hands with a visiting digni-

tary, smile, collect a prize and say thank you when you are only eight!

Organising the seating of over 300 girls, many of whom were receiving

prizes, was a challenge in itself.

There would always be a luncheon for important guests before the cer-

emony on Saturday and selected staff were invited to attend. They

were then able to enjoy a delicious meal and glass of wine while watch-

ing their colleagues marshalling the troops outside. We always wore

academic dress for Prize Giving so were saved the delights of finding

hats to match our summer dresses, unlike the mothers and some of the

girls. It was a joy to see them in their fashionable and often very ele-

gant attire.

In my recollections the weather was either scorching so that we wilted

in the marquee or so cold that we were thankful for the extra layer

provided by a gown. I was a sixth form tutor so always sat facing the

stage with the sixth form and returning girls who were receiving GCSE

and A level certificates from the previous year. This was usually where

an extension had been added and, on occasion, we had water dripping

down on us from the join above.

After at least a hundred girls had collected prizes, cups, shields and cer-

tificates and we had listened to several speeches-some very entertain-

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ing -we were released. The catering staff would have been busy while

we were in the marquee and we emerged to tea and cakes or, if you

wished to buy it, champagne. Parents mingled, girls were reunited with

old friends and said farewell to favourite teachers. Parents’ Day was a

fitting celebration of the girls’ achievements in so many areas- as well

as being the prelude to the summer holidays!

Vikki Miller

Bishop Jonathan

On Sunday, 6th June we drove to York for a 3 day city break. We had pre-booked a visit to York Minster for Tuesday the 8th. As we were walking around this magnificent building, taking photos and doing touristy stuff we discovered that there was to be a service of Holy Communion at 5.30 that afternoon, how wonderful ! We decided to return for that service and took up our seats just after 5pm.

Can you imagine our delight when we realised it was to be led by none other than our dear friend Bishop Jonathan (formerly bishop of South-ampton). After the service we met up and had a lovely chat. He is well and enjoying his time at York and we ended our conversation with pray-ers for Mudeford and our congregation.

He remembers All Saints fondly and sends his best wishes and blessings to us all.

Chris and Alf Green

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Celebrations

I’m sure if we were asked 18 months ago to write about our celebra-

tions, we would have lots of elaborate parties, events, and holidays to

talk about.

Now I think we all find joy in the little things.

Meeting up for a coffee with friends, seeing family, hugging a grand-

child you are seeing for the first time. Even shopping.

So many things have changed, not all for the worse. In many ways we

have come to appreciate a less complicated life. We may feel closer to

God and found peace in our hearts.

Many are celebrating recovery from covid.

So let us celebrate being alive and living in a beautiful part of the coun-

try and thank God for the little things and the beauty that surrounds us.

Celebrating for Len and me it’s swimming in the sea, for Josh and Domi-

nic, celebration is getting a vaccine.

The Phillips Family.

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Celebrations. This month David and Josie Stevens cele-brated a very quiet Father's Day and their 59th wed-ding anniversary!

Celebrate the Church gardens.

Peering into the Pond The Fernery

With thanks to Andrew and Angela Walker and their friend Peter for

their dedication and some witty headings to their photographs

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FROM THE ARCHIVES.

Hurst Castle

There are two ways to approach Hurst Castle, either walk via a shingle spit, 1 1/4 miles long from Keyhaven or take a boat ride along a narrow channel of water giving you a good view of the Castle from east to west.

The original Castle dates back to Tudor Times when Henry VIII used this site, in 1544, to guard the narrowest part of the Solent from invasion after he broke from Rome and from the alliance between France and Spain.

Most of what we can see today is Victorian added on from about 1860

To enter the Castle there was a drawbridge at the west wing and a portcullis this part still remains..

The basement was used as a dungeon and a magazine store but to

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reach the first floor the stairs were outside. This area is where Charles I was imprisoned for 2 weeks in 1648 before being taken to London for his trial and execution. Although now one large room it is thought that this area was divided up into living quarters. Another prisoner was Father Paul Atkinson, a Franciscan, who was arrested in England for Roman Catholic activity. He was held here from 1700 until his death in 1729.

The Victorians altered the Castle. The roof was strengthened to sup-port 6 guns which could rotate giving 360 degrees vision for defence. There are still examples of these guns in the Castle.

The next change was for stronger defence in World War 1 and then in World War 2 when a lift was installed to transport the ammunition up to the roof.

To keep the soldiers entertained a little theatre was set up and parts of this still remain.

From the mainland we can see the lighthouses, the eldest being built about 1865 and the other built in 1911 is still used today.

Recently the sea wall collapsed and visitors to the Castle are not per-mitted but hopefully the wall can be rebuilt and it will be open for people to visit once again.

Can anyone help

with the loca-

tion of this

1930s photo?

Bure Homage

Lane?

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FROM THE ARCHIVES.(CONTINUED)

Perhaps I am becoming obsessed with All Saints Churches everywhere, but this pretty one was discovered on a recent trip to Hampshire. It is All Saints Church, Upper Farringdon, Hinton Ampner. Unfortunately it was closed due to “Covid and Roof repairs”. (Sounds familiar to us in Mudeford.)

The church entry on the internet tells us

“Guarded by ancient yew trees, All

Saints Church Farringdon has

much to offer those in search of

Hampshire history both in the

church itself and outside in the

church yard.It seems the rectors

of All Saints Church Farringdon

bestowed all kinds of intriguing

connections. John Benn who was

rector from 1797 – 1857, had a

daughter who was great friends

with Jane Austen living at nearby

Chawton. All this without even

entering the church itself which

dates from the C12th but is thought to be sited on an earlier site of

worship. It is possible that the yew trees are older than the present

church itself.” John Ward

Valerie would like to thank everyone who sup-

ported her effort to raise money for the St John

Eye Hospital Jerusalem.

She has raised £520 so far and will be selling

more at the church Craft Fair on 3rd July.

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Time To Stop?

The summer months normally bring a different flow to our lives; this

time of year we hope for sunny days, more opportunities to sit in the

garden - or possibly a stroll along the beach. Perhaps we hope that

time will at least slow down, or maybe even come to a stop as we seek

to recharge our batteries.

As the schools come to the end of term, holidays away from home

maybe different again this year. The thing is – is it important that we

try to do things differently for a while? If we look at the example of

Jesus, we see him knowing when to be travelling, chatting or teaching

and yet also when it was time to stop and rest and just ‘be’ with the

disciples and others.

Jesus ate meals with people, went on boat trips (though sometimes

they got a bit bumpy), travelled from house to house and stayed where

he could (Mary & Martha). Being with people and taking time to rest

well were important to Jesus. I’ve already mentioned the story of Mary

(the listening sister), and Martha (the busy sister) and this shows us

how both are needed: there are times to be busy and times to stop for

a while.

Many of us can look back on childhood memories that involved

chatting and being with others, perhaps having picnics or a BBQ. I ask

us all the take ‘Time to Stop’ over the summer and see what memories

we are making for ourselves and others (whatever age) that can be

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This is a painting of St. Luke's graveyard, Burton, which is based on a photo which I took when we were part of the congregation there. I was inspired by the Rev. Helen's talk on graveyards, I liked the differ-

ent shapes of the crosses. Jenny Galpin

treasured and recalled in the future. Relationships and friendships are

there to be treasured. Jesus knew that and maybe we can take time

this summer to stop for the sake of ourselves – and others.

Andy Saunders

Children’s & Family Minister

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The Upper Room Book Club

The Way Home by George Pelecanos

The Way Home is a book about friendship. Four teenage boys in a

young-offenders penitentiary in the USA are thrown together and

form firm bonds of loyalty. Ali is intelligent and deter-

mined to overcome his disadvantaged background

and make something of his life. Ben is unable to read,

easily led, but at heart a gentle soul. Lawrence is ag-

gressive and violent; needing medication to keep him

calm. Chris is the only white in-mate, and from a sta-

ble, caring home. He was doing well at school and in

sport, but turned to crime to the despair of his parents. Chris is

quite happy to be a ‘bad boy’ and is impervious to his parents’ pleas

that he reform. It takes Ali to make him rethink his life. On discover-

ing that Chris had books at home and a father who actually read

them Ali says, “What are you doing here?” Suddenly Chris under-

stands his advantages and considers the poverty, neglect, violence

and abuse, all ‘normal’ for the other boys during their upbringing.

We meet these four again some eight years later. Ali has a degree

and works in an underfunded job-centre, which finds work for ex-

cons. Chris’ father, Thomas, employs some in his carpet fitting busi-

ness, including Ben and Chris. Both have girlfriends and are going

straight. Ben has finally been taught to read,and loves it. Lawrence

is drifting, drinking, smoking dope and up for a bit of thieving when

the opportunity comes. Friendships are tested. Ben is abducted,and

refused to grass on Lawrence despite being tortured by two thugs,

whose ill-gotten gains he had taken. They kill Ben. Both Chris and

Lawrence plan to avenged his murder, but Lawrence resorts to using

his fists to prevent Chris being involved and ruining his life.

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Lawrence kills both villains. He loses his own life in the process, but

dies in his favourite place, with a beautiful view. The ill-gotten gains

had been gifted by Lawrence to Ali’s job-centre. We are left hoping

they will be used to improve the image and standing of the place,

which Ali is soon in charge of.

The relationship between Chris and his father is another theme of the

book. It is not until the end that Thomas is able to trust his son, with

the help of Kathrine, Chris’ girlfriend and Chris’ decision to go to night-

classes, with a view to becoming a teacher.

It isn’t a book I would recommend, since no-one else in the group liked

it. But it stimulated some interesting discussion surrounding correction

facilities for young-offenders, how people try to build their lives after

release and the difficulties they face. Mary Thomas

Church Gardens. (continued)

Into the Wild Wood Lost in the Shubbery

Mediterranean Memories Peter in the Poppy Patch

In the Wild Wood Lost in the Shrubbery

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Looking for Mr Right Before On-Line Dating

When I looked for Mr Right,

I looked everywhere

For that certain someone

With whom my life to share.

I searched the personal columns

I looked both day and night

Hoping an ad would leap out at me

Crying “Here’s your Mr Right”.

Without the coding system

It would cost too much by far,

OHAC always means have own house and car.

I thought everyone knew the system.

I know it off by heart,

But my date turned up

With his horse and cart!

But he was a nice man

Not Mr Right of course

I grew rather fond

Of his dear old horse.

POETRY

CORNER.

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WLTM means would like to meet

It’s in nearly every ad.

I made a date on the phone

He didn’t sound too bad.

We met one dark and stormy night

Up on Canford Heath.

He turned up with a wooden leg

And a lot of missing teeth.

But he was a nice man,

I saw him for a while,

I used to tap his leg for luck

And grew to like his smile.

Then one night it happened

My lonely heart went Va Boom!

When I met the eyes of a stranger

Across a crowded room.

Soon after we were married;

Celebrations, joy and laughter.

And I’m so glad to say that

We lived happily ever after.

Carolyn Lothian

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Sea and Sand by Tom Murphy

As a child I came to the Mudeford by the sea

To paddle and let the waves tickle my knee.

I made ephemeral castles in the sand.

Fortresses of my imagination, and

As seagulls circled like spitfires above,

Mum and Dad guarded the drawbridge with love.

My grandchildren paddle at Mudeford by the sea,

And both are an essential part of me.

They make ephemeral castles in the sand,

Fortresses of their imagination, and

As the red arrows circle like seagulls above,

Mum and Dad guard the fortresses with love.

I watch from the footpath at Gundimore,

Sea and sand are tools of joy forever more.

Mission Pot for July is for The House of Joy, a girls’ orphanage in

Sri Lanka. Alf and Chris first worked here on a placement with USPG in

November 2014. They still need our urgent help. Three toilets for thirty

girls!!

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Mission Pot for August The mission pot for

August is for the Alzheimer’s Society. Sadly, many

of us know, or have known, family members or

friends with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This charity

offers help and support to sufferers and their carers

by phone, on-line or face to face. The on-line com-

munity, Talking Point gives valuable support to any-

one affected by dementia, day or night.

The charity provide a wide range of advice on practical living as well as

legal matters. Their research aims to understand the underlying causes of

the condition, improve diagnosis and care, identify ways to prevent de-

mentia and search for a cure. The repurposing of existing drugs is an ex-

citing area of study at the moment.

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Art Group

Due to the continuing Covid restrictions, we will not hold our Art

Group meeting in July as hoped but will postpone until Saturday

7th August.

Our topics for July are Boats and Summer Flowers, both of which

are ideal subjects to work on outside, whether you are painting

or just sketching. I do hope you will do that and bring the results

for our gallery at the August meeting.

Bible Study

The evening Bible study group are now meeting on Thursday evenings

at 7 pm in the Vestry Hall.

We are reading the book of Jeremiah.

New members to the group are always welcome. Mary Thomas

MAINLY MEN RETURNS

FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2021

(Hopefully)

More details available in the September issue of the

Anchor

Helen Davies

sent these photos

of her garden.

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Mothers’ Union

At the branch meeting on 21st June, Barbara gave a presentation about

the Women’s Fellowship at All Saints in the early 1970s. The infor-

mation came from a book of minutes of meetings, which Vera had

found and stored away safely.

Heather then shared some of her life experiences and showed her

amazing collection of badges associated with work she has done and

organisations with which she has been involved.

Dates to note:

Monday 5th July at 3.30pm, next branch meeting in the Vestry Hall.

Valerie will talk about the Far East

Tuesday 6th July: let Mary have any cakes for RAF Odiham Families Day,

Which is on the 10th July (we can take them to Winchester

on Wednesday).

Please remember NO NUTS or FRESH CREAM.

(Containers and tins cannot be returned)

Wednesday 7th July at 10.30pm Cathedral Prayers in the Lady Chapel.

Mudeford branch are leading for the Deanery.

Monday 12th July at 10am we will re-start weekly prayers

in the Vestry Hall.

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Home front: Something Different.

From our Archives, we have discovered some old recipes, which origi-

nate from past times, when women were working peacefully for the

vote. They come from Lancashire and are deemed “plain and fancy”.

They also come with some fascinating poems:

“We may live without poetry, music and art.

We may live without conscience.

And live without heart.

We may live without friends

And live without books.

But civilisation cannot live without cooks.”

Underneath the subtle heading, “A Celebration of Country Cooking”

the suffragette message continues:

“Ladies who wish to keep their spouses

Content and happy in their houses

Must learn that food to be a blessing

Its nice to be good looking

But that will not excuse good cooking

And men have got such funny natures

They will judge you by your beef and ‘taters

So if you want to rule and lead them

You will do it if you nicely feed them.”

The booklet from which these recipes came, sold for 6d.

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Here is the first recipe:

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Weddings and Funerals. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Doris Stokes whose funeral took place on 4th June. We celebrated the wedding of Gary Ge-netta and Shari Kwong at All Saints Church on 12th June.

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Carolyne’s

at 92 Mudeford Mudeford ’s Family Hair Stylist

Telephone Carolyne for an appointment

01425 273724

Left: Bob and Vikki Millers Garden.

Right: Helen Davies again.

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Contacts List

Church Wardens Gill Phillips 07519117174

Chris Green 01425 552984

Cameo Anthea Bell 01425 280927

Vestry Hall Bookings Jan Gilbey 01425 276961

Treasurer Tony Eden 01202 473003

Parish Administrator Maggie Raine 01425 616652

P.C.C. Secretary Maggie Raine 01425 616652

Safeguarding Officer Judy Eden 01202 473003

Pastoral Co-Ordinator Jill Duncan 01425 240305

Church Choir (Acting) Audrey Wild

Organist Audrey Wild

Prayer Group Angela Walker 01202 481462

Mothers’ Union Joanna Heath 01425 271572

Bible Study / Home Groups Mary Thomas 01202 478139

Little Saints Jill Barr 01202 480961

Children’s Ministry Andy Saunders 07734941580

High Cross Minister Paul O’Connor 01425 278860

High Cross Bookings Jo Hearn 07815661029

Little Stars Tony & Judy Eden 01202 473003

Electoral Roll Ann Smith 01425 279108

Flower Rota Maggie Raine 01425 616652

Holy Dusters/Brass Cleaners Mary Thomas 01202 478139

Art Group Mary Thomas 01202 478139

Website Josh Phillips 07519117174

www.allsaintsmudeford.org

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All Saints Services

Mudeford, Christchurch,BH23 3HS

Sunday: 8am and 10am

Wednesday: 10am

On the Internet.

Sunday; Live streamed at 10am, video shortly afterwards.

Monday: Mothers Union Prayers. Until 5th July.

Thursday; . Messy Church.

Other days: Thoughts of the day are posted. We aim to post ser-

vices and “Thoughts for the day” by 7am, except if we are live

streaming.

Facebook at https;/www,facebook.com/parishofmudeford/.

YouTube at; All Saints Mudeford You Tube Channel.

Web-site: allsaintsmudeford.org.