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UNITED BENEFICE OF RADLEY AND SUNNINGWELL

THE PARISH CHURCH

OF SAINT JAMES THE GREAT,

RADLEY, OXFORDSHIRE

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CONTENTS

Services and Church Events for the current period

Future Services

Times of Services and weekly meetings

Names and telephone numbers of Church officers

Church Repairs Appeal

The Church

The Choir

The Bells and Bellringers

The Sunday Club

The Friday Club

The Lunch Club

Home Groups

Womens Fellowship Group

The Church Room

Publications

Links to other Radley Sites

Web Contact

URGENT REPAIRS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT TO THE CHURCH FROM 2^ND JUNE 2008 FOR W HICH FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO CHURCH REPAIRS APPEAL

Services and Church Events for the current period

Sunday 13th July trinity 8 –School Services and Readings 8 am Holy Communion President : Revd Pam McKellen Sidesmen: Eric Blanks and Graham Talboys 11 am Holy Communion Leader: Revd Pam McKellen Sidesmen: Heather and Hugh Rogerson Welcomer: Magaret Lovell Intercessor: David Handscomb Reader: Karen Hyde Server & Chalice: Stephen Ewens and Rosemary Hardwick Coffee: Loran Holloway and Sally Mulholland 6 pm Iona Service Led by: Revd Pam McKellen

PRAYERS

Please remember in your prayers: the Clack Family – Tanya and Lewis are being baptised at 1 pm at Sunningwell; the sick: Alice Austin, Morgan (aged 2), Andrew Crabbe, Sue Kiff, Shirley White and Bob Yeates; the recently bereaved May Nye; and in our year’s mind: Carass Topham, Roy Merry, Ian Bland, Dennis Hadland and Elizabeth Meade; also our Mission Prayer: SIFT – Please pray for the health of the medical team in Ometepe. Dr Sandra has been ill with Dengue Fever, but has recovered. There are no vaccines for Dengue and it can be fatal.

BEETLE FUND

Sponsors wanted. On Saturday 19^th July Elizabeth Handscomb will play the piano for 8 hours, to raise money for the Beetle Fund. Please sponsor her and, if you are able, go along and listen to her playing at 30 Galley Field, Abingdon, any time between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.

ADVANCE WARNING — KIDS CLUB 2008

Dates: August 27th—29th 2008

Would you like to be involved with Kids Club, now in its fourth year? It is a lovely opportunity to see our children develop their faith with the help of our young people and adults through play, music, teaching and prayer. For Children who will be at Primary School from September onwards. If you are interested in helping in any way please speak to Pam. Leaflets available now.

Oberammergau

We have provisionally booked 20 places for Radley and Sunningwell for the Passion Play at Oberammergau in 2010. The group will be going for 8 days from 15 September, We will be staying in the Salzburg and its lakes area (Mozart and Sound of Music territory) and will go to Oberammergau for 2 nights for the Passion Play. The cost os £1095 per person. We need to confirm the places quite soon. If interested please contact Tony, who also has a detailed sheet with more information..

SPRING HARVEST 2009

(Probable) dates for next year are 14 – 19 April 2009 (the week after Easter) at Butlin’s, Minehead. This is a great event for all ages – full adult, teenage and children’s programme. Please do give serious thought to coming and talk to Yvonne if you would like too know more (01235 543087). More info in tne Church Room.

CHURCH PEWS

If you would like one of the Church Pews, please sign the sheet at the back of the Church and the pews will be allocated.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR ST. JAMES

While we are unable to use the Church Sunday 8^th June onwards, Services will be held as follows:-

8 am Holy Communion – Church Room

11 am Holy Communion and All Age Services – School Hall

6 pm Evensong/ Iona Service/ Songs of Praise – Church Room

The Children and YPs will meet in their usual places

Coffee will be served in the Church Room

No Church cleaning will be needed

Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals – We are unable to hold services in the Churxh from 2^nd June onwards but Weddings will generally be held in Sunningwell, Baptisms will be held either in Sunningwell, probably at 1 pm or during the 11am service in the school hall, Radley Funerals will usually be held in Sunningwell Church and burials in Radley Graveyard.

HELP NEEDED

Teams of helpers needed to set up services while we are in the Church Room and School Hall - please talk to Margaret or Neil if you are willing to help in any way.

‘Radley Primary School – Then and Now’

An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia by Radley History Club.Saturday 12th July & Sunday 13th July 1.30 to 5.30 pm. Old School Building, Radley Primary School.Admission free

Experience a Victorian classroom. Try writing with a dip pen and nib - Come in costume (from any era from 1841 to the present day) – Competition Launch of the Club’s new bookThe History of Radley CE Primary School price £9.00. Refreshments in the Church Room

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Wanted – A volunteer to organise this event in November. Denis Standen has organised this for twenty years and would like to pass the task to a fresh pair of hands. If you are willing to take on the task Denis will be willing to assist this year. Please speak to either Denis or Liz Turner. The provisional date for the bazaar is Saturday 29 November.

OXFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

The 22^nd Sponsored Ride or Stride - Saturday 13^th September. The Beetle Fund will benefit if you take part – more details from Catherine Gray 01235 550319.

BEATLES CONCERT

In aid of the Beetle Fund. Saturday 18^th October. A live group singing all your Beatles favourites. More information soon.

SONG RECITAL IN THE MANSION

In aid of the Beetle Fund. Thursday 14rh August – More information soon.

NEWSLETTERS

If you have an item of news for the Newsheet, please make sure that you get information to Clive Rickett (clive.rickett@ict.ox.ac.uk or 01235 535954) and Emma Moore (e31 moore@dsl.pipex.com or 01235 550885) by Wednesday for the following Sunday.

CHOOSE A HYMN

Please tell David Beckett (01235 520520) if you would like to choose a hymn for a church service. A donation of £1 (or more!!) to the Choir Funds for each hymn chosen would be welcomed.

RADLEY CHURCH AND PARISH – A BRIEF HISTORY

Copies of this booklet published by the Radley History Club are available at the back of the Church. Please put your donation of £1 (or more) in the wall safe.

RADLEY VILLAGE WEBSITE.

Radley’s own website is now live, giving you instant information about what’s happening in Radley. It covers the various clubs and amenities in Radley and includes a calendar of future events and a photographic tour of the parish. It also gives practical information about dustbin days, buses, etc. and tells you about the work of the Parish Council.

HOMEPAGE

FUTURE SERVICES

No information at present.

HOMEPAGE

Names and Telephone Numbers

Parish Telephone Numbers (Code 01235 except where otherwise stated)

Vicar Revd Pam McKellen. 554739

Licensed Lay Minister Martha Young 01865 423382

Retired Minister Revd Tony Rogerson 532860

Churchwarden Margaret Norgett 527557

Churchwarden Neil Scott 530540

Organist and Choirmaster David Beckett 520520

Treasurer David Handscomb 523732

Secretary to the PCC Linda Caldicott 527728 e-mail linda.caldicott@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Organiser of Sunday Club Katie North 532203

Organiser of Lunch Club Dot Hewlett 531082

Organisers of Friday Club Gill Dean 543086

Joanna Birkett 01865 739744 e-mail joanna@birkett.fsworld.co.uk

Women’s Fellowship Heather Rogerson 550214

Meeting Point Martha Young 01865 423382

Weekly Newsletter Clive Rickett (clive.rickett@ict.ox.ac.uk or 01235 535954 and Emma Moore (e31moore@dsl,pipex.com) or 01235 550885

Website Stanley Baker 530402 e-mail SBaker9785@aol.com

The Parochial Church Council for 2007/8

Incumbent Revd Pam McKellen

Licensed Lay Minister Martha Young.

Wardens Margaret Norgett and Neil Scott.

Lay Representatives to the Deanery Synod Joanna Birkett, and Rosemary Hardwick.

Elected Members David Beckett, Ruth Wagner, David Handscomb (Treasurer), Paul Gamble, Yvonne Milward, David Price, Liz Turner, Margaret Lovell, Linda Caldicott, Katie North, Revd Tony Rogerson, Denis Standen.

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TIMES OF SERVICES AND WEEKLY MEETINGS

SUNDAY

8 am Holy Communion (BCP)

11 am Family Worship (usually Holy Communion (NEW SERVICE) though 1^st Sunday of the month an All Age service). (Sunday Club meets at the same time at 11 am).

(Every Sunday morning after the 11 am Service many of the congregation go round to the Church Room for a chat over a cup of coffee. Everyone is very welcome and it is hoped that any visitors and newcomers would find the twenty minutes or so well spent).

5 pm Evensong (BCP) (On every third Sunday, Sung Evensong will be replaced by Choral Evensong, supported by the Choir, and on every fifth Sunday by Songs of Praise).

THURSDAY EVENING

Bellringing Practice

FRIDAY

Choir Practice: 7.10 to 8.30 pm - Junior Choir. 7.30 to 8.30 pm - Full Choir

HOMEPAGE

CHURCH REPAIRS APPEAL

The Village always needed the Church

Today the Church needs the Village

April 2008

Dear Radley Villager

You may already have heard that Radley's Church, St James the Great, is facing a crisis. Death-watch beetles have caused a huge amount of damage and the church will have to be closed so that repair work can take place. We are writing to everyone in the community because we need your help to raise a very large amount of money in a short period of time to save our church.

The Church has been in existence since about 1295. Thousands of couples have been married here, babies have been baptised and burials have taken place. The village children have become familiar with the church as they pass through the school. For many the church is an essential part of Radley village life.

Three crucial problem areas have been highlighted in the recent architect's survey. Much of the nave floor is damaged by beetle, other infestation and rot and must be repaired or replaced. The organ (and the floor on which it stands) has been damaged and needs to be removed, restored and reinstated. Many of the pews are badly damaged and in need of replacement. The total cost will be in the order of £170,000.

The repair work needs to start as soon as possible so that we can halt the damage. The church will have to be closed in June for several months and during that time services will be held in the Village School, Church Room or at other churches. We will be displaying detailed information about the work and plans as soon as possible for everyone to see.

A great deal has already been done, The PCC has committed reserves of up to £35,000 to the project, and a further £10,000 has been raised from the Oxford Historic Churches Trust. As 'Friends of St James the Great,' a fund-raising committee, we are now actively engaged in approaching a number of other similar trusts and 'interested' parties, and are planning a number of fund-raising initiatives for later in the year. We have written in the past couple of weeks to Church members and already many have responded with generous gifts. If you have already received the letter and donated, thank you very much. Now we are writing to everyone in the village and others who love the Church asking them to help us reach our target quickly so that we can get all the repairs done and get back into the church as soon as possible.

If you are able to help us, a donation of any size would be most welcome.

As we have explained, we need to raise a very significant sum in a short space of time. However we are confident that with your generous help we can go a long way to achieving just that. There are many ways to give and they are outlined on the attached sheet.

Any gifts received will be held in a fund separate to other PCC funds and to any regular contributions you may already make and will be treated in confidence.

Should you have any questions please speak to Pam or any member of the committee

Your generosity is very much appreciated.

Revd Pam McKellen The Vicarage, Radley, OX 14 2JN

Graham Steinsberg

Bakers Close, 104 Lower Radley

OX14 3BA
David Handscomb (Treasurer)

30 Galley Field, Abingdon

OX14 3RT

Jo McDougall 87 Lower Radley OX14 3BA
Emma Moore

39 Eason Drive, Abingdon

OX14 3YD

Simon Birkett

52 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington OX1 SLY
Judy Harris

Park Cottage, Kennington Road, Radley OX14 2JW

Friends of St James the Great

St James the Great, Radley: Church Appeal

Ways of giving

1. By cheque

2. By monthly donations (instead of or as well as an initial donation). We have provided for a Standing Order option for 24 months.

3. On the internet:

(i) On-line bank transfer: directly to the account shown on the enclosed form.

(ii) Justgiving.com. Go to: www.justgiving.com/stjamesradley

(iii) Pledge by email - you can send a pledge to the treasurer, David Handscomb (dch@comlab.ox.ac.uk) and he will contact you

with the necessary papers.

Simply complete the details overleaf (even if you are making an internet transfer) and either hand deliver or post this form to any of the committee at the addresses shown in the accompanying letter.

Please remember to tick the Gift-Aid box (after reading the note) as this enables the taxman to give an extra 28p for every £ you donate.

Any gifts received will be held in a fund separate to any regular contributions you may already make and will be treated in confidence

Your generosity is very much appreciated

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St James the Great, Radley: Church Appeal

(please complete the details shown and return to any of the addresses shown in the accompanying letter)

Cheque

I enclose a cheque (made payable to Radley Parochial Church Council) for the sum of £------------------

Direct bank transfer.

I have made a direct donation of the sum of £-------------------

Name

Address

Post Code

Gift-Aid

Please treat my donations as Gift Aid donations (tick box - see note)

Note: You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capi gains tax equal to the tax we reclaim on your donations

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Standing Order Mandate (please complete your bank details)

To: The Manager----------------------------------------------------- Bank

Address:

Account Name:

Sort Code:

Account No:

Please pay to the following bank account on the 15^th day of each month commencing from the next month for 24 equal instalments:

(words) ------------------------------------------------- £------------------- (figures)

The final payment will be 23 months after the first one.
Bank details: NatWest Bank (Abingdon branch)

Account name: Radley Parochial Church Council
Sort code: 60-01-01

Account number: 61595136

Signed-----------------------------------------------------------------

CHURCH REPAIRS – UPDATE MAY 18^TH 2008

During the last week or so our Architect, Robert Montgomery put together papers that went to Church House for agreement by the DAC on Monday 13^th May. These mainly concerned the floor. They were agreed and now Robert is asking firms to tender for the work.

Floor

The entire floor in the nave and the south transept will be levelled. We have to keep the original good stone in its present position because:

• Much of it is too fragile to be moved without sustaining significant damage

• Some of it is memorial stones that mustn't be removed.

This means that the replacement stone will be used to fill the gaps. It will not be the same but the architect assures us that it will be good and look beautiful. (As soon as we know what stone they are likely to use, we will get samples.)

Organ

This will be removed in the fortnight following 1^st June and some of it stored locally and the rest taken to Bishop's workplace for repair. We still do not know the extent of any damage. It will be reinstated at the end of the work.

Seating

Thanks for comments about the sample pew and chairs. As they will be custom made for us details need to be finalised. We will order a combination of pews and chairs so there will be chairs at the front and pews behind (from the second pillar back) to give flexibility. We are very conscious that we need to provide the maximum seating possible and are working on this.

The design of the chair back and pew ends will be 'ours' and we will explore a St James' shell (which seems to be the most popular idea).

Pews

These will be the exact lengths and widths we request, and will be the same depth as the chairs. They will have 'our' design on the ends. We have noted the following points: The seat of the pew needs to be a couple of inches deeper The book 'slots' need to be easily cleanable The shelf for the kneelers needs to be deeper

Chairs

We have noted the following points: The book 'slots' need to be easily cleanable

Concern expressed about the life and look of the padded seats (although the company assures us that they wear well and can be replaced as necessary!). As soon as these details can be worked through we will get visuals.

Some people have asked about the cost of a chair. This is £150. Pews are very significantly morel

Old Pews

A lot of people have asked about the old pews. Each of them may be purchased. We want to do this in the fairest way possible so each pew has now been numbered and you are asked to sign on the list if you would be interested in buying it. If more than one person is interested in a particular pew, still sign, and we will find a fair way of allocating them.

Timing

1st June
Last services in the Church. The 11am will be a special service when we have baptisms and we mark our departure in special ways. We will end by moving over to the school and will have a bring your own or bring and share feasts together! The final 8am and evensong services will be held in the Church

2 June work on the organ begins, followed by the floor

8^th June onwards 8am 11am 6pm

Services will be held as follows:

Holy Communion Church Room

Holy Communion and All age services School Hall

Evensong/lona service/Songs of praise Ch. Room The Children and YP's will meet in their usual places Coffee will be served in the Church Room Choir practices will be held in the church Room No Church cleaning required!

Fundraising