St Giles Magazine April 2024 : simplebooklet.com

The Calendar - April 2024 7 Second Sunday of Easter 9.00 St John, Bush End Matins (1662)10.30St. Mary, Little HallingburySt Mary, SheeringSt Mary, Hateld Bd OakMorning WorshipMorning WorshipHoly Communion14 Third Sunday of Easter 9.00 St John, Bush EndHoly Communion 166210.30St Giles’, Great HallingburySt Mary, SheeringHoly Trinity, Hateld HeathHoly Communion Morning WorshipMatins (1662)21 Fourth Sunday of Easter10.30St Mary, Little HallingburySt Mary, SheeringSt. Mary, Hateld Bd OakHoly Communion Holy CommunionMorning Worship6.30 pmHoly Trinity, Hateld Heath Evensong (1662) 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter 9.00 St John, Bush End Matins (1662)10.30St Giles’, Great HallingburyHoly Trinity, Hateld HeathSt Mary, SheeringMorning WorshipHoly CommunionMorning Worship

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A Year Book of Saints: April Dietrich BonhoeerThe Church of England commemorates many of the same saints as in the Roman Catholic Calendar but also commemorates many notable (often post-Reformation) Christians. On 9th April the Church of England commemorates Dietrich Bonhoeer Dietrich Bonhoeer was a German Lutheran pastor who opposed the Nazi Regime and was executed for his involvement in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler. Bonhoeer was also an important Christian theologian who wanted the church to become actively involved in solving the world’s problems. He was a proponent of ecumenism, a movement for unity among Christian churches of all denominations. His theological writings are regarded as classics throughout the Christian world.Bonhoeer was born on 4th February, 1906, in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland). After studying theology at the Universities of Tübingen and Berlin, he became a pastor. From 1931 he taught theology at Berlin. From the rst days of the Nazis’ rise to power, he protested against the Nazi regime, especially its anti-Semitism. He became a leading spokesperson for the Confessing Church, a movement among German Protestant churches to resist Hitler’s attempt to unify all the Protestant churches into a single, pro-Nazi, German Evangelical Church.Bonhoeer’s brother-in-law, Hans von Dohnany, introduced him to the group that was plotting to overthrow Hitler. During World War II, Bonhoeer became active in the resistance movement under the cover of working in Germany’s Military Intelligence Department, which was, in fact, a centre of the resistance. He and his brother-in-law helped several Jews escape from Germany to neutral Switzerland. German authorities arrested Bonhoeer on 5th April, 1943, and he remained in prison for the rest of his life.On 20th July, 1944, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Hitler. Stauenberg (1907–44) left a

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bomb in a briefcase in a conference room at the eld headquarters at Rastenburg, East Prussia, where Hitler was meeting with top military aides. But the briefcase was pushed behind a table support and Hitler survived the blast with minor injuries.The discovery of documents connecting Bonhoeer with the 1944 attempt on Adolf Hitler’s life led to his execution a month before the end of World War II. He was executed at the concentration cam p at Floss e n b ü rg, Germany, on 9th April, 1945, a month before Germany surrendered. One of his brothers and two of his brothers-in-law, including von Dohnany, were also killed for their involvement in the resistance.Dietrich Bonhoeer is one of the Ten Modern Martyrs of the 20th century. The Martyrs were unveiled in 1998 above the west door of Westminster Abbey. The sculptor was John Roberts. Heather and Philip Hays

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St. Giles’ Church 100 ClubMarch 2024The draw took place on 29th MarchThe winners were:No. 54 Angela Allsop £30.00No. 82 David & Stephen Collins £20.00No. 122 Tom Streeter £17.50The prize money is 50% of the membership fees taken in March. The remaining 50% will be used to help maintain the fabric of our beau-ful and historic village church.We had 135 tickets in the 100 Club Draw for March.Thank you for your support.If you are interested in joining The 100 Club, please contact Heather Hays or Philip Hays for further details.Tel: 01279 651851 e-mail: philipandheatherhays@googlemail.com

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Church Letter - April 2024Being Easter PeopleI write this on the day that the name of my successor was announced: by now you may know that Rev’d Sophie Weller, who spent three months on placement with us before Christmas, has been appointed to the post of Priest in Charge of the Six Villages and will start in September 2024. I will retire at the end of July but my last Sunday will be 30th June, so there will be a short vacancy between the two of us.Our Bible reading in church this morning (17th March), John 12:20-33, included some of the poignant words of Jesus shortly before his death: unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. These words seem especially apt as we anticipate sad goodbyes but also the excitement of new relationships, of warm hellos – not just for Sophie and the people of the Six Villages but for me and my husband, Andrew, as we move to the Kent coast in August to begin our retirement and join a new community and a new church. In this reading from John’s gospel, Jesus is trying to help his followers understand that there is a purpose in what is about to happen; that he needs to accomplish the purpose for which he came and then disappear from the earth. They cannot see beyond the fact that their beloved leader is talking about going away. But Jesus’ death on the cross, as we commemorated on Good Friday, his rising in glory on Easter morning and his ascending to heaven 40 days later all set the scene for an explosion of the early Church, starting with the events of the day of Pentecost, often called the birthday of the Church because it grew exponentially; many seeds were produced from that one kernel – Jesus - that fell to the ground.This is why Christians often call themselves Easter people. We are

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by no means exempt from the trials, tragedies and losses of this world but we are called to live in the light of Jesus’ resurrection. We try to live as people of joy, people of anticipation, people of hope. That’s what we focus on, especially at Easter time, but of course all year round too. So whatever losses we may feel as a new season begins for us, let’s try to remember that loss – although I don’t believe it’s sent by God to test us - so often leads to new life, to growth, to a fresh vision of what it means to be human. That is hope indeed.Revd Dawn JewsonAssociate Priest in the Six Villages

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Edward Bear Club, a baby / toddler group re-starts for the Summer Term on 16th April. It meets on Tuesdays in term time in St. Mary’s Church, Little Hallingbury from 10 am to 11.30 am.Nursery rhyme time, stories and craft corner.Most importantly, this is a time for children to play together and for parents and carers to enjoy a cuppa and a chat.We are a friendly welcoming bunch, so please come along and join us.There is no charge, although any contributions to the church collection would be very welcome.

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Great Hallingbury: April Anniversaries, as recorded in local newspapers. Read all about it! 90 years ago The Herts and Essex Observer (28th April 1934) reported that the Great Hallingbury Junior Dancers competed in two classes in the Letchworth Folk Dance Festival. For their Morris dance they gained a certicate of prociency. The judges spoke in high terms of their dancing, expressing the opinion that it was the nest performance they had seen in a junior side and that here is the beginning of a splendid tradition which, if continued, will one day bring Great Hallingbury to the forefront of English Morris Dancers. 80 years ago The Herts and Essex Observer (8th April 1944) reported that the licences to run two inns in Great Hallingbury had been transferred to relatives of the previous licensees. Mrs H Pearson took over the running of The Hop Poles, following the death of her husband who had held the licence for 40 years. Mr Basil George John Drage became the new landlord of The George Inn, Great Hallingbury, following the death of his brother, who had held the licence.75 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (8th April 1949) reported that members of the Women’s Institute, at their monthly meeting, heard an interesting talk on beauty culture given by a representative of a Bond Street rm. 70 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (9th April 1954) reported that a large congregation, including sixty members of his previous church at Goseld, attended the induction of Revd. Charles Percy Turton as rector of Great Hallingbury. After the service refreshments were served in the Village Hall where the Rector met many of his new Parishioners. (Revd Charles Percy Turton served as Rector of Great Hallingbury from 1954 until 1960).

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60 years ago The Herts and Essex Observer (10th April 1964) reported that a trip around the world on a B.O.A.C airliner was the honeymoon waiting for a Great Hallingbury bride and her husband after their wedding at the village church last Tuesday. The Rector, Canon D P Grant, conducted the service. The bride, Miss Rosemary Larkins, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Larkins of Howlets, is a B.O.A.C. stewardess. The bridegroom, Mr Paul Newsome, is the service manager of his father’s garage business in Coventry. (Canon Douglas Percy Grant served as Rector of Great Hallingbury from 1960 until 1967).55 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (4th April 1969) reported that, at a recent meeting of the Great Hallingbury Women’s Institute, members were shown how to bone and stu a chicken by Mrs Buck. Later, members tried their hand at their own chickens, with good results.50 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (12th April 1974) reported that, to celebrate the centenary of the rebuilding of St Giles’ Church, a guide book is to be produced which will be on sale from Whit Sunday. 1000 guides have been initially printed and it is hoped that the guide will be a great success. (The Guide Book was written by Heather Cocks and Colin Hardie and includes the history of the restoration of St Giles’ Church in 1874. Copies are available for purchase at the church). 40 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (26th April 1984) reported that a light engineering rm in Great Hallingbury will be forced to liquidate, with the loss of twenty prospective jobs, if its appeal fails against an enforcement notice from Uttlesford District Council. Rotary Manufacturing Co. Ltd has until 19th July to end its operation at Howe Green Moat Farm, where it has been making oce machinery and computer components for the last six months.35 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (13th April 1989) reported that the

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guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Great Hallingbury Women’s Institute was a local vet, Mrs Moatt, who mentioned various animals in her talk, including a sheep called Exocet, who went into attack, low and fast, a rabbit called Rambo, who was not especially friendly and a constipated lizard. Mrs Moatt’s talk aroused much interest as the majority of WI members are pet owners. One member has sixteen dogs! It has been noted that, for an institute of about twenty members, Great Hallingbury WI is unusual in that six of the members are practising nurses, all in dierent specialities, and so at every meeting any health crisis can be coped with instantly. In the same newspaper (13th April 1989) it was reported that Revd. Dennis Staveley, Rector of Great Hallingbury, had called on parishioners in the latest Parish Magazine to support conservationists and cry out against the worldwide destruction of wild life. He said that he was already making enquiries about converting his car to use unleaded petrol.30 years agoThe Herts and Essex Observer (28th April 1994) reported that tails were wagging recently at the Great Hallingbury Parish Hall when about 125 dogs took part in the Bishop’s Stortford Dog Training Club Show. Including among the winners were father and daughter team, Richard and Nicola Simmonds, whose two dogs, Tryfan and Guy, both came rst in their obedience classes. The show raised £300 for the MacMillan Nurses Fund. Philip Hays

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Great Hallingbury Neighbourhood PlanCoffee MorningSunday 7th April 10am-12 noonGreat Hallingbury Village HallCome along and join us for coffee and cakes and talk to councillors about the proposed Neighbourhood Plan for the village. It is your chance to have your say in what shapes the future of the village, where buildings should be, where building should not take place, what amenities you want to see, what assets you want to see preserved.See you there

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PARISH DIARY - April 20247 Great Hallingbury Neighbourhood Plan Coee Morning - Village Hall 10 am to 12 noon10 History Society - Ten Tales of the National Trust - Great Hallingbury Village Hall at 8 pm20 Library Van - Bedlars Green 3 pm - 3.30 pm Woodside Green 3.40 pm - 4.10 pm22 Great Hallingbury Village Hall AGM - Village Hall at 8 pm24 WI meeting - Great Hallingbury Village Hall - 7.30 pmFuture Events8 May History Society - The Buxtons: An Old Essex Family - Great Hallingbury Village Hall at 8 pm13 MayGreat Hallingbury Parish Council - Village Hall 8 pm22 MayWI meeting - Great Hallingbury Village Hall at 7.30 pm6/7 JulySt Giles’ Blooms and Bells

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Some Useful AddressesPriest-in-ChargeAssociate PriestRev’d Dawn Jewson Tel: 730288 Email: rev.dawn.jewson@gmail.com Tel: 07930 902507Licensed Lay MinisterMrs. Caroline Harding, Shouldersticks, Latchmore Bank, Little Hallingbury CM22 7PJ Tel: 503947Churchwardens VacancyVillage ContactPauline Beaumont Tel: 01279 653562p.beaumont@tiscali.co.ukSt. Giles’ Parish News Publisher: Mrs. Heather Hays, 3 Haycroft, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 5JL Tel: 651851Printer: Mrs. Christine Coultrup, Pantiles, Bedlars Green, Tel: 655144Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TL Email: cj@coultruponline.comGreat Hallingbury Village Hall Bookings: Mrs. Sarah Cox, 5 The Grove, Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TT Tel: 651757Caretaker and Key Holder: Mrs. Sarah Cox, 5 The Grove, Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TT Tel: 651757Great Hallingbury Parish Council Chairman: Mr. Alan Townsend, 7 The Grove, Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TT Tel: 465790Clerk: Mrs Urška Sydee, 48 The Forest, Tel: 07432 297142Hateld Broad Oak, CM22 7BT Email: greathallingburypc@outlook.comGreat Hallingbury W.I.Secretary: Mrs Gill Sewell, Street Farmhouse, The Street Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TR Tel: 504990 Poppy Appeal CoordinatorMrs Gill Sewell, Street Farmhouse, The Street Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TR Tel: 504990

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