The sick: Thelma Clark, Doris Farmour, Barbara Hook, Sue Kiff, Betty Lacey, Keiran Pease, Harry Price, Doug Rawlinson, June Rawlinson, Sophia Steinsberg, Melvin Summersbee, Morgan Thomas, Shirley White and Peter Wooldridge.

And in our year’s mind: George Steptoe, Derek Moore and Dan Pope.

Please Pray for our Mission Organisation — Tearfund

Tearfund will be attending the 15^th annual UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month and ask for our prayers. Please pray that God forges a spirit of unity among world leaders enabling them to create a deal that is strong and fair. Pray that the needs of developing countries are not overlooked. Amen

SATURDAY MORNING PRAYERS

Saturday morning prayers 8.45-9.15am. Church room ALL WELCOME - you don't need to commit to every week, and you don't need to pray out loud; you can just sit quietly if you prefer. Please come and enhance the prayer life of our church!! Contact for more information: Yvonne 01865 557829.

Sunday Evening 22 November

at Six O’clock. Iona service in church. These evening services are based on liturgy developed by the Iona community. The music is simple: easy for people to pick up. The prayers and meditation are quiet and thought provoking. Our services last about half an hour – and you are very welcome.

Advent Carols

On Sunday 29th November at 6pm. This will be a mixture of Advent carols, readings and choir items. Do come!

The Radley College Carol Service

Will be held on Saturday 5^th December at 6pm. If you would like to go please sign up on the list at the back of the Church as soon as you can.

Gift Sunday - 6th December

As in previous years we are collecting scarves, hats, gloves, socks and single bed linen, clean and in good condition for the Oxford Night Shelter. In particular this year we would appreciate any toiletries.

Christmas cards

There is a small supply of the large Christmas cards left over from last year.They are £5 per packet of 10 (Bargain price) and can be obtained from Emma Moore.

Tony and Heather’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

You are all invited to drinks and nibbles for an informal celebration of Tony and Heather's Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sun 6th December. This will be after the 11am service in the Primary School, or if not at that service come along12.15. But please no cards or presents.

The Young People in Our Church

Anyone who is interested in our crèche, children and young people’s work, either as a parent, someone who is already involved in helping in some way or another – or if you just have ideas and dreams about our 0-17’s work are invited to a meeting on 30^th Nov at 7.30pm at the Vicarage. It doesn’t mean that people will be landed with doing anything they don’t want to do but anybody’s input would be welcome!

CRÈCHE

A crèche serving the 11am service runs in the Church Room. If you would like to use the crèche just come along or contact Sally on 01235 535954 or

sally.rickett@btinternet.com.

Book Box.

This is the brightly coloured box brought out most weeks at coffee after church. It contains books which may be borrowed or kept. A new addition is 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind' which records the experiences of people in immigration detention in the UK.

THE OXFORDSHIRE BEFRIENDING NETWORK

Volunteers supporting people with life threatening or terminal illness. Would you like to make a difference in 2009? If you can offer 2-3 hours a week to befriend someone living in your area, please contact us. We offer full free training, expenses and ongoing support. For further information and an application form, please contact; The Oxfordshire Befriending Network East Oxford Community Centre Princes Street, Oxford OX4 1DD tel: 01865-791781 enquiries@ oxonbefriending.net.

Alpha

Alpha continues this week on Tuesday 24th November with a meal at 6.30 and ending by 9.15. This week we will be looking at Prayer. If you would still like to join, there is an information leaflet at the back of church.

· RADLEY COLLEGE BOYS

The Radley College boys do community projects on Wednesday afternoons for a couple of hours each week and one of the teams is involved in visiting people who aren’t able to get around very easily or who would like a bit of company. If you know anybody who might be interested in having a visit please check it out with them and then tell either Charlie or Pam.

KENNINGTON AND DISTRICT UNITED CHURCH CHOIRS

Present RUDDIGORE by Gilbert & Sullivan. A concert performance in costume. Friday 4 December 2009 at Witney Congregational Church, Welch Way, Witney, OX286JE (free admission, with collection for Christian Aid).

Church Room Bookings

Would Church Groups who use the Church Room for regular functions, inform Doug Rawlinson on 01235 523821 when you would like to use the Room, and let him know when you do not want the room. Thank you.

Prayer Board and Prayer Chain

Please see the cards at the back of the church about the Prayer boards and the prayer chain.

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 (e31moore@dsl.pipex.com or 01235 550885) by Wednesday for the following Sunday.

Sponsor a Hymn

Would you like to choose a hymn for a service? Only £1 (minimum) for a selected hymn. Contact David Becket on 01235 - 520520 or helen@hebeckett.orangehome.co.uk

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.

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FUTURE SERVICES

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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 Charlie Milward

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 Jackie Walker 550213

Organiser of Lunch Club Dot Hewlett 531082

Organisers of Friday Club Joanna Birkett 01865 739744 e-mail joanna@birkett.fsworld.co.uk

Lucy Mullins 543190

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 2009/10

Incumbent Revd Pam McKellen

Licensed Lay Minister Martha Young.

Wardens Margaret Norgett and Charlie Milward.

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

Elected Members David Beckett, Ruth Wagner, David Handscomb (Treasurer), Paul Gamble, David Price, Liz Turner, Linda Caldicott, Katie North, Revd Tony Rogerson, Denis Standen, Rosemary Hardwick, Clive Rickett, Christine Usherwood, Martha Young, Joanna Birkett.

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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

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RADLEY CHURCH

Radley Church, dedicated to the apostle St. James the Great, stands on the site of an earlier Norman building, which is said to have burnt down in about 1290. The consecration cross, which is now set in the sill of one of the west windows but was originally near the chancel arch, carries the inscription N.S.M. It is assumed that these initials refer to the bishop who performed the consecration ceremony, N. Sarum, who would then be Nicolas Longspee, Bishop of Salisbury (Sarum) from 1292 to 1297. The restoration of 1902 uncovered a Norman corbel on the north-east side of the chancel arch, which suggests that some features of the original building were retained in the later one. The earliest part of the present structure was thought to be the south transept, considered to be “untouched work of the beginning of the fourteenth century”. In this transept are the remains of the original piscina. The massive timber columns and the arcade along the south aisle are thought to be original. The north aisle and transept were destroyed by Cromwellian troops in 1643. A positive relic of the Civil War is the pulpit canopy, given in 1653 by William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons, and believed to be the canopy over the chair at Westminster from which Lenthall was dragged by Cromwell’s troops at the end of the Long Parliament. The altar is said to be ancient and may even be the original Norman one, but it was refaced in about 1790. The font, on the other hand, is Norman. It lay buried for many years in a shed at the farm opposite the church and was discovered and restored in 1840. Near the altar, on the south side of the sanctuary, is the marble and alabaster monument, sculpted by Nicholas Stone, to Sir William Stonhouse, the first baronet, and his son John, both of whom died in 1632. Several officers and troopers were killed during the Civil War skirmish of 1643 (see above) and the panelled altar tomb in the churchyard is said to be of this date.

The heraldic stained glass was presented by Sir George Bowyer in or about 1840 and was either made or restored by Thomas Willement (1786-1871), noted heraldic artrist and stained glass maker. The subjects represented are:-

East window: arms of Henry VII. The side lights are apparently fragments of biblical or ecclesiastical scenes.

South chancel: east light, Henry VII; centre light, Henry VI; west light, Henry VIII.

North chancel: royal arms encircled by the Garter, with Tudor roses crowned and gartered in the side lights.

South aisle: east light, Henry VIII; centre light, royal arms encircled by the Garter, with a jewelled mitre above; west light, Richard III.

North side of nave: west light, Henry VI; centre light, angel holding a shield with the arms of the Bowyers ; east light, Henry VIII.

Tower: believed to be a portrait of Henry VII.

(The above information has been supplied by Mr. Patrick Drysdale)

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THE CHOIR

Please contact the Director of Music, David Beckett, 51 Selwyn Crescent, Radley, Abingdon, Oxon. OX14 3AL, Tel. (01235) 520520, if you would like to be considered for the Choir. Practices are every Friday at 7.10 pm for juniors and 7.30 pm for the whole Choir. The 11 am Sunday Service is sung and there are also other occasions during the year such as weddings, Choral Evensongs, the Carol Service and concerts for performances.

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THE BELLS AND BELLRINGERS

There are six bells, five of which were cast in 1754 and have the following inscriptions:

Tenor: “Abel Rudhall of Gloucester cast me, 1754”

Second: “Prosperity to the parish, A.R. 1754”.

Third: “Peace and good neighbourhood, A.R. 1754”.

Fourth: “When you us ring, we’ll sweetly sing, A.R. 1754”.

Fifth: “Hark to our melody, A.R. 1754”.

The Treble was cast in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. It was recast in 1954.

In addition there is also a ting-tang inscribed “Henry Wright made me, 1617”.

Bellringing practice is on Thursday evenings.

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THE SUNDAY CLUB

The Sunday Club is held during the 11 am Sunday morning service (Term time only). The Family Service on the first Sunday of the month is usually led by the Sunday Club and we do not hold a Club meeting on that day. We seek to make God relevant to children of all ages through singing, Bible stories, games and crafts. As well as the Club meeting on a Sunday morning we have events throughout the year, such as parties, craft mornings, and fund raising events, all of which enable the children to build friendships with one another. All children will be welcome. The Organiser is Jackie Walker, Tel (01235) 550213.

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THE FRIDAY CLUB

The Friday Club, for all children from 8 to 12 years old, meets from 5.30pm to 7 pm. Activities include games, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, outings and a short session on an aspect of the Christian faith. See the Church notice board for our detailed programme each term. More details from Joanna Birkett; Tel (01865) 739744 or Lucy Mullins, Tel (01235) 543190.

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THE LUNCH CLUB

This takes place in the Church Room usually on the third Wednesday in each month, starting at 12 noon and is much enjoyed by people who like friendship and company. The Organiser is Dot Hewlett, Tel. (01235) 531082.

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HOME GROUPS

In these meetings (fortnightly on selected dates on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings) we seek to learn more about God as we look at passages or books from the Bible, deepen our faith, develop friendships and enjoy Christian fellowship. Further information from Revd. Tony Rogerson (01235 532860).

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP

The Women’s Fellowship Group meets on the 3^rd Monday in each month in the Church Room at 7.30 pm. There is often a speaker, followed by the chance to chat over a cup of coffee. The Organiser is Heather Rogerson Tel. (01235) 550214.

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THE CHURCH ROOM

The Church Room, Church Road, is available for meetings, social events, etc. at a hire charge of £9 an hour. To make a booking please contact Mr Doug. Rawlinson, Tel. (01235) 523821.

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PUBLICATIONS

The church sponsors a weekly Newsletter which is distributed in church at the Sunday services. A copy is pinned up in the church porch. This gives details of all church services and other activities for (usually) a four-week period.

The church also sponsors a monthly publication Radley News, which costs 40 pence and in which reports are printed of the activities of most of the village clubs and organisations and other matters of interest to Radley.The editorial team is Ann Blake, Elizabeth Handscomb and Judy Harris (e-mail radleynews@googlemail.com) to whom contributions should be sent or left at the Post Office. The deadline for receipt of material is the 17^th of the month preceding the publication day, which is the 1^st of each month. Copies are available from Ann Blake or Margaret Lovell (01235 524894.

Radley Church and Parish – A Brief History, a 20-page booklet published by the Radley History Club in April 2007, is on sale in the Church for £1 a copy.

Much information about Radley Church is also contained in The History of Radley, also published by the Radley History Club. This costs £8.50 and copies may be ordered from Joyce Huddleston (01235 524866) or bought at Radley Post Office or local bookshops.

The Club’s website is at www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/radleyhistoryclub.

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LINKS TO OTHER RADLEY SITES

Bowyer Arms - www.bowyerarms.co.uk

Radley College - www.radley.org.uk

Radley History Club - www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/radleyhistoryclub

Radley Retirement Group - www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/radleyretirementgroup

Radley Village - www.radleyvillage.org.uk

Parish Map (on Diocesan website) – http://www.acny.org.uk/parishmap.php?pcode=27/313

Peach Croft Farm - http://www.peachcroft.co.uk/

Radley Primary School - http://www.radley-pri.oxon.sch.uk

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WEB CONTACT

Stanley Baker, 79 Foxborough Road, Radley, Abingdon. OX14 3AE. Tel. (01235) 530402. E-mail SBaker9785@aol.com. These pages were last updated on 21st November 2009.

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