June 2003 - Contents Thought for June Repton, Foremark and Newton Solney Parish Churches Ascension Day, Thursday 29th May Orthodox Service in St Wystan's Crypt, Sunday 8th June Services Readers and Intercessors at St Wystan's Altar Flowers at St Wystan's Brasses at St Wystan's United Reformed Church Services at the United Reformed Church Coffee Morning, Saturday 14th June Shell Summer barbecue at 5 Monsom Lane, Saturday 19th July Ordination and Induction Service, Saturday 26th July Children's Fun Day, Saturday 30th August Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Baptisms Callum Joshua Miles Marriages Andrew Hallifield and Jane Barker Michael Henry Bates and Sheila Elizabeth Lander Henry Funerals and Burial of Ashes Beryl Kike Arthur Frederick Warwick St Wystan's Mothers' Union St Wystan's Church Fête Cathedral seeks volunteers St Mary's Church, Newton Solney St Mary's Church Flower Festival Thankyou ARRC - 30th anniversary Coffee morning Musical Events Repton School Subscription Concerts Society, SIX8, Tuesday 10th June Charities Burton Floral Art Society, Saturday 7th June Garage sale & coffee morning, Saturday 21st June Repton Village and History Repton WI Repton Rainbows Repton Primary School PTA Summer Fayre, Friday 4th July Repton Village Society Repton Village Society Floral Container / Front Garden Competition Repton Casuals Newton Solney Village Matters Tree Competition Bailey's Barbecue, 21st June Proms in the Park, Sunday 29th June Gardening Notes Care for our garden birds The garden in June Adverts How about having a school child to stay? The Red Lion at Repton

The Good Shepherd

"I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father."

The Bible is full of images to help us understand what God is like and how we relate to him. Jesus uses one familiar and much loved image when he says "I am the good shepherd." It was a picture he took from the Old Testament, where God is sometimes described as the shepherd of his people Israel. Probably the example people know best is in Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd".

So what does Jesus mean when he describes himself as 'the good shepherd'? What would it have meant to the listening crowd in the courts of the Temple in Jerusalem all those years ago? They would have been familiar with the writings of the Old Testament prophets who had constantly attacked Israel's leaders for being 'false shepherds' who were only out to exploit their people for their own ends. That's all too familiar in our modern world too. Leaders like Saddam Hussein, Mugabe and too many others simply use their power to feather their own nests at the expense of the people for whom they are supposed to be responsible. In contrast Jesus gives us the model of the genuine shepherd who cares so much for us that in the end he is even willing to sacrifice his own life in defence of his sheep. We're not just some flock that he has been paid to look after; each of us matters to him as an individual. "I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father."

He is like the shepherd who will do anything, even risk his own life, to look after his sheep. Does that sound unlikely? It probably does nowadays but if you were a shepherd in first century Palestine, your sheep were not just your livelihood but your life. The shepherd's well-being and the well-being of his whole family depended on the flock's health and survival. They provided wool for clothes, milk to drink, cheese to eat. There were lots of dangers too, wolves and other wild beasts, like bears and lions, who might attack the flock, or thieves who might climb over the wall of the sheep pen at night and try to kill one and take it away.

And the shepherd not only protects his sheep: in a world without vets he looks after them when they're ill. If they wander off into dangerous places and get lost, as sheep always seem to, he would go looking for them and bring them back. He knows every single one of them by name and values each of them. Above all they depend on him to find food. We think of sheep being turned out into a field of grass and that's it. But there weren't many fields in Palestine, just a few patches walled off for growing corn or vines. The shepherd had to take his flock out to look for what pasture he could find in a dry country. No wonder the sheep would follow their shepherd. He didn't need dogs to drive them, they would follow him because they depended on dry country. No wonder the sheep would follow their shepherd. He didn't need dogs to drive them, they would follow him because they depended on him just as much as he depended on them.

So what Jesus is saying is that he is like that for us. If only we will trust and follow him he will feed us and protect us and care for us and go looking for us when we get lost.

Services at Foremark, Newton Solney
and St. Wystan's Churches

Ascension Day, Thursday 29th May

After his resurrection at Easter, St Luke tells us that Jesus met his disciples intermittently over a period of 40 days. His final appearance was on the occasion which is known as the Ascension. This year Ascension Day falls on Thursday 29th May. As usual the day begins with a hymn sung from the top of the church tower by pupils from Repton School at 7.30 am. A short Holy Communion service follows in St Wystan's at 7.45 am In the evening, at 8.30 pm there will be a Communion Service, with hymns, in Repton School Chapel. This is for the parish and also a voluntary service for youngsters at the School.

Orthodox Service in St Wystan's Crypt, Sunday 8th June

On Sunday June 8th at 6.30 pm, in place of Evensong, members of the Derby Russian Orthodox Church will sing Vespers and Panikhida (a memorial for the departed) in the crypt of St Wystan's. This open to everyone. If you would like the name of a friend or relation included in the memorial, please give the name to Julian Barker, Tel. 703317. This is the second year that they have come to St Wystan's and it may well become an annual visit.

St. Wystan's

Foremark

Newton Solney

Readers and Intercessors at St. Wystan's

1st June			1st lesson: Acts 1: 15-17;21-26: Jan Gilham
			2nd lesson: John 17: 6-19
8th June 	 		Epistle:	Acts 2: 1-21: Moira Fluck
22nd June			Epistle:	2 Corinthians 6: 1-13: Wendy Mair
			Offertory: Evelyn & John Cawdron
29th June			Epistle:	2 Corinthians 8: 7-15: Angela Mayger
			Offertory: Margaret & Graham Scott.

Altar Flowers

1st June			Mary Vincent
8th June			Pat Court
15th June			Bunty Marshall
22nd June			Hilary Harlow
29th June			Jan Gillham

Brasses

1st & 8th June		Melody Kettle
15th & 22nd June		Sue Hyde
29th June			Judith Fox

The United Reformed Church

Coffee Morning, Saturday 14th June, 10.30-11.30

Your last chance to stock up with home made goodies and marmalade before our summer break!

You will not be able to resist the home made cakes and other tasty delights and you have a chance to look at the Webb Ivory stall. And a chance to play the children's game. Don't miss it!

Shell

Shell (age 7+) meets on Mondays from 6.30 to 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

Summer barbecue at 5 Monsom Lane, Saturday 19th July

Lots of fun for all the family - a bouncy castle, children's games - and lots of delicious food.
Tickets £4 adults, £2 children are available by telephoning 701581 or from church members.

Ordination and Induction Service, Saturday 26th July

Our new minister, Brian Norris, will be ordained and inducted to the pastorate of the United Reformed Churches at Mackworth, Carlton Road, Derby and Repton on Saturday 26th July at 2 pm at Mackworth United Reformed Church, Enfield Road. Everyone is welcome to come to this service.

Children's Fun Day, Saturday 30th August

More details next month!

Baptisms

Callum Joshua Miles, son of Paul Miles & Donna Turner of Rose Cottage, Repton Road, Newton Solney was baptised at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney on Sunday 11th May.

Marriages

Andrew Hallifield and Jane Barker of Bendalls Lodge, Ticknall Road, Milton were married at Dunstall Hall, Tatenhill on Friday 11th April.

Michael Henry Bates of 65 Reservoir Road, Burton-on-Trent and Sheila Elizabeth Lander Henry of Trent Cottage, Newton Solney were married at St Wystan's on Sunday 4th May.

Funerals and Burial of Ashes

Beryl Kike, who had lived at The Dales, Askew Grove, Repton since 1996, died in The Queen's Hospital, Burton-onTrent on Sunday 11th May. She was aged 76. Her funeral was held at Bretby Crematorium on Friday 16th May.

The ashes of Arthur Frederick Warwick whose funeral was held at Bretby Crematorium on 21st March were buried in Repton churchyard on Monday 5th May.

St Wystan's

Mothers' Union

The Branch Outing has been arranged for Thursday June 5th, with lunch booked in the Bistro Restaurant at High Peak College for 12.30 pm. Three courses plus coffee will cost £6.95. Unfortunately the college closes for the summer on June 19th and there were only two available dates on which they could accommodate us before then. I had to accept June 5th to coincide with availability of both coach and driver. I'm sorry to say that we shall have to forego the well dressing as there are none on that day. Perhaps we could include Castleton or Chatsworth in the afternoon.

I must stress that it is imperative that the coach is filled, otherwise those who are going will have to pay more; so please do ask husbands or friends to join us. Departure times will be announced later.

Four members attended the Diocesan Festival Eucharist held in Derby Cathedral on May 6th to hear the very Reverend Michael Perham, Dean of derby, preach on 'Empowering and enabling' - the MU theme for 2003.

We send love and best wishes to Branch Leader June Scott, Maud Pollard and Edna Chaffe, who are all on the sick list.

Sylvia Fox will talk on 'Read, Mark and Learn' at the meeting on May 21st.

St Wystan's Church Fête

2pm, Saturday 14th June
in the Vicarage Garden

minerals, second-hand books, decorated wheelbarrow parade,
home produce, teas, ice cream, white elephant stall, cake stall,
games, tombola, bouncy castle, children's fancy dress competition

and featuring the famous Lichfield Diocesan Mobile Belfry
come and have a go - see if you can ring a bell!

This will be village life at its best
It's going to be a great day!

White elephants to 27 Chestnut Way, 16 Main Street, 37 High Street

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Cathedral seeks volunteers

Work on Derby Cathedral Centre opposite the cathedral is progressing well. The contractors moved on site in January and the centre, which will provide an education centre, library, shop, treasury, exhibition, meeting and listening spaces, will be up and running by the autumn.

The cathedral is now looking to establish a large band of volunteers to enable the cathedral and the new centre to give proper welcome and hospitality to a growing number of visitors. In particular there is a need for people to welcome at the cathedral door and on the reception desk in the centre, to help in the new shop and coffee shop in the centre and to train as cathedral guides.

The cathedral's own congregation does its bit (and more) in helping with this sort of ministry, but the task is too big for them alone. In most dioceses there is a well established pattern of people from the parishes coming to give a few hours a month (perhaps just a half day) to help in this way and we very much hope that the church people of Derbyshire will be ready to help with a piece of Christian ministry which is both exciting and important.

We are establishing a Guild of King Edmund (Edmund was the founder of what is now the cathedral in the 10th century) to incorporate all the people who are willing to help us. Are you a person who could help us or do you know somebody who would? If so please telephone (01332 341201) or e-mail (office@derbycathedral.org) the cathedral office and we will send you details. You could help through warm Christian welcome to draw people to Christian faith and Church membership.

Michael Perhkam, Dean of Derby

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St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church Flower Festival

Thankyou

ARRC - 30th anniversary Coffee morning

Many thanks to all who supported this event. A total of £312 was raised.

Musical Events

Charities

Garage sale & coffee morning

On Saturday June 21st we are holding a garage sale/coffee morning at 2 Monsom Lane from 10.00 to 12 noon. All proceeds to the Autistic Society. If you have any bric-a-brac you would like to donate please call Sue Banks on 701726 to arrange collection.

Repton Village & History

Repton WI

At the May meeting, after voting on this year's Resolutions, the WI settled down to a delicious Hot Supper of baked potatoes and fillings followed by a choice of puddings. Plans were made for the 85th Anniversary Dinner which will be at Littleover Lodge on June 17th.

Next meeting: Tuesday June 10th at 7.30pm in the Village Hall when Frank Constable will be speaking about 'County Landscapes and Large Estates'. There will be a Plant Stall. Visitors are welcome.

Repton Rainbows

Repton Rainbows annual Quiz Sheet is now on sale! We hope to beat our total of £80 raised for Rainbow funds last year. The first prize is £50 for the sheet with the most correct answers. Copies are only £1 and are available from Repton Post Office, Willington Chemist, Rainbow Parents and Tigger (Carol Hickebottom). Closing date is 4th July, so don't delay, get your copy TODAY!

There is now a short waiting list for First Repton Rainbows. This is the 'pre-Brownie' age group in the Guide Movement, for girls aged 5-7. If your daughter is over 4½ and would like to join Rainbows she needs to be on the list, as demand is high and numbers are limited. If you would just like further details about Rainbows, please phone Mrs Carol Hickebottom (Rainbow Guide Leader) on 703991.

Repton Village Society

On Thursday 5th June 2003 there will be a talk on 'The History of the National Gardens Scheme since 1859' (The Yellow Book). The venue will be the Repton Village Hall starting at 7 30 pm. Our speaker, Margaret Adams, knows both sides of the coin as she will be opening her own garden under the scheme on Sunday 20th and Wednesday 23rd July 2003.

If you want to visit Strutt's North Mill in Belper on Tuesday 15th July 2003 then please contact Alan Webster on 701838. This is an evening trip and we make our own way to the Mill for the visit. Entrance to the Museum will be £1.50.

We will be running the Hanging Baskets competition again this year but with a difference as there will be two categories for prizes. The first category will be for the best Hanging Basket or Container and the second category will be for the best Front Garden.

Repton Casuals annual awards

The Annual Awards Ceremony was held at Willington Sports and Social Club. The following were presented with their awards by Derby County player Steve Elliott.

Newton Solney Village Matters

Tree Competition

If you have already bought your entry form did you notice the mistake on No. 10? The number of letters in the answer should be 7 not 6. Sorry for the confusion! If you haven't purchased yours yet they are on sale at Newton Solney Village Shop, The Unicorn Inn, The Brickmakers' Arms and Hairs and Graces in Repton.

Bailey's Barbecue, 21st June at 6 pm

Proms in the Park

A Proms in the Park concert is taking place on Sunday 29th June at Newton Park, the home of Kevin & Janet Cartwright. All proceeds are in aid of Hope and Homes for Children, who provide loving family homes for orphans of war and disaster. The Burton Concert Band and supporting artists are being conducted by David Haines in the presence of Colonel Mark Cook OBE, the founder and chief executive of the charity.

Gates open at midday, music starts 1.30 pm. Bar, refreshments and barbecue will be available and there will be a bouncy castle for the children. Please bring your own picnic along.

Tickets priced £10 adults, children under 12 free, are available from: Claire Wright, Hope and Homes, on 01283 546405; Brian Wall, Etwall & Hilton Rotary Club, on 01283 732041 We are most grateful to you and we look forward to hearing from you in the near future. If in the meantime, you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

In the Garden

Care for our garden birds

This is a short plea for our garden birds. It is still important to keep feeding the birds in the spring, especially as there are baby birds to care for. It really is important, however, always to soak bread before putting it out, as dry white bread is very bad for the bird's digestive system. It causes damage and can swell up inside the bird. Unfortunately, many people feed the birds with dry bread alone. Birds need fat bacon rinds, peanuts etc. So when throwing out your old, dry bread remember... soak it in water first

The garden in June

I do remember sharp frost in early June but it seems most unlikely in these days of warmer climate and it should be safe to plant out all the summer bedding plants and containers. Also tender vegetable plants such as marrows, sweet corn, outdoor tomatoes, runner and French beans. Winter vegetables - Brussels sprouts, Savoy cabbages etc - will also need planting out this month and protecting from birds and cabbage white butterflies.

Keep the hoe going in dry weather to keep the weeds down. Thin annuals and vegetable seedlings sown in situ. Thin tree fruits to improve size and quality and help to prevent branches from breaking. Thinning the fruit may also help correct those trees which tend to bear fruit only in alternate years.

Tie in new growths of raspberries to wire supports and spray against raspberry beetle if necessary. Net soft fruits to keep the birds off. Keep spraying roses against black spot and aphids.

Capsid bugs can cause severe damage to the soft growing tips of fuchsias, dahlias, phlox and Michaelmas daisies and a spray now with a systemic spray may help. Prune philadelphus and weigelia after flowering and cut about two thirds off the new growth of evergreen ceanothus if you wish to restrict its size, also osmanthus. Cuttings can be taken now from evergreen ceanothus, buddleia, forsythia, philadelphus, weigelia, spiraea, hydrangea and many other shrubs with suitable fresh growth. Also clematis and pinks.

Make sure the greenhouse has adequate shading and ventilation. A shading wash on the glass is probably best for tomatoes. Tie in tomatoes to supporting canes and remove side shoots. Start feeding when the first fruit truss has set. Spring bedding plants such as wallflowers, polyanthus and winter pansies should be sown in June and biennials such as Sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, foxgloves and lupins.

Lupins became very popular from the 1930s until well into the 1970s when George Russell produced many new colours. He sowed large numbers of seeds, many of them crosses with the annual lupin, and carefully selected the best from which basal cuttings were taken to reproduce them. However the lupin aphid which arrived in this country in the 1980s carried with it, as aphids often tend to. a mosaic virus and this caused marked loss of vigour in the plants and many people gave up growing them. Fortunately the aphid seems to be specific to lupins. Several breeders persisted in their attempts to produce virus-free stock and this seems to have been achieved now by using the process of micropropagation to produce new plants in which heat treatment can be used in the early stages to eliminate the virus. There are annual, perennial and shrubby lupins and some small ones to grow on rockeries, mostly from the Mediterranean, North Africa and North, Central and South America.

Lupin seed has been used as a source of protein. Chile produces sweet white lupin flour as a base for soups and milk shakes and the same flour has been used in America to make spaghetti. The Romans roasted the seed of sweet white lupins and made them into a coffee-like drink. The newer garden hybrids and most of those available now are highly poisonous, being full of toxic alkaloids.

How about having a school child to stay?

Pupils from overseas who come to British boarding schools sometimes need accommodation here during half term and occasional week-end leaves.

Guardians International is an organisation providing educational and pastoral care for such children. They are looking for host families in this area, not necessarily with young children, who are willing to welcome these children into their homes. They pay £20 a day as a contribution towards full board. The children would probably be from Repton School or other schools not too far away. To contact them write to Guardians International, 35 Gordon Rd. North Chingford, London E4 6BT or 'phone 020 8524 7661 (mobile: 07970 368098) or Fax 020 8523 8872 or e-mail ukguardians@aol.com

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