Evening Services - vary each week. First Sunday - Holy Communion. Second Sunday - @YS At Your Service - either an informal service using film, music, drama, and other contemporary means to explore a current theme. Or a speaker introduces a relevant theme followed by questions. Third Sunday - Sung evensong. Fourth Sunday - Iona Service A quiet, peaceful, meditative service using music and meditations.

Fifth Sunday - Songs of Praise.

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Sunday 12th February

2nd Sunday before Lent

8am - Holy Communion

11am -Holy Communion

6pm - Remembrance & Thanksgiving Service.

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING

This year’s service of Remembrance and thanksgiving will be held at 6pm on Sunday 12th February and there will be one in Sunningwell on 19th February.

CAFÉ RADLEY

Every Friday 10am – 12pm. Coffee and cakes, time to chill and chat. Church Room, Church Road, Radley. Please do come and join us and bring your friends..

TOES

Every Monday from 3pm In the Church Room. Come and Meet Other Mums and Toddlers, for coffee, play and socialising

Please Pray for our Mission ORGANISATION – BARNABAS FUND

Christians in Northern Nigeria and Sudan are suffering systematic attacks. Many are

being killed. Pray for strength, help and for the governments of these countries to take

appropriate action

Friday 2nd March - The Women’s World of Prayer

2pm - St Swithun’s Church. It is open to all - men included. The service is run together with the Methodist and Catholic churches. Each year a different country is invited to put a service together and

this year's service has been written by christians in Malaysia and the theme is Justice. The

powerful thing about this service is that it is replicated throughout the world - it will start

in Tonga and New Zealand through Asia, Africa, Europe, America and finish in Hawaii. If

you would like any more information there is a good web site www.wwdp-natcomm.org

.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.

EASTER

Putting Jesus back into Easter. Karen Hyde is collating an order for The Real Easter Eggs (see poster in church) on behalf of Radley & Sunningwell. Deadline for orders Sunday 5 February. There is a sign-up

sheet at the back of St James. Any queries please get in touch: Karen@hyde-family.net / 01235-520879 /5 Lower Radley OX14 3AX The eggs cost £3.99 each. Either pay Karen with your order or when you receive the eggs.

RADLEY PUDDING CLUB

Have you heard of the Pudding Club run by a hotel in Gloucestershire? Bob and Carole Sands are organising a fund raising event in the Church Room on Saturday 24th March at 6.00pm, based on this idea. The meal will comprise of a simple main course followed by 7 desserts (or more!!), and a glass of wine or soft drink. Tickets are £7.00 adults and £4.00 for children under 10. Please see Bob or Carole for tickets and more information or ring 01235 522877. All profits will go to Church Funds. Some help in providing puddings is most welcome

Men's Pub Evening.

Bowyer Arms from 8pm. Every 4th Friday evening. All men welcome. Come and join us - relax, drink and chat.

CRECHE for the 11 am service

Just come along or contact Katie North on 01235 535954. Volunteers are needed.

HOME COMMUNION

If anybody knows of someone who would like a Home Communion during the next couple of weeks, please let Pam know. Thank you.

OXFORD DIOCESE PILGRIMAGE

Why not try the Oxford Diocese Pilgrimage and visit 12 different places of worship? Maps are at the back of the Church.

Dates for youR Diary

Tuesday 7th February - Meeting Point -10.30am in the Church Room

Martha will be talking about her recent travels - ‘Not Krakatoa, Not East of Java,’

Every Monday - TOES - 3pm - for mums & toddlers - Church Room

Every Friday - Cafe Radley 8.45-11.30am - Church Room - All Welcome

Every 4th Friday- Men’s Pub Evening - 8pm Bowyer Arms

Every Saturday 8.45-9.15am, A time for prayer in Church, All Welcome

Friday 2nd March - Women’s World of Prayer - 2pm St Swithun’s Church

Wednesday 8th February - 7.30pm - 9pm in the Church Room. Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting - new members always welcome

TRIP TO ISRAEL

We will be going ahead with a trip to Israel 12th – 22nd June, 2012. Leaflets at the back of the Church. Ask Pam or Tony if you would like more information.

SUPPORT AND HELP NEEDED

Many members of our congregation are currently needing support and help. If you are willing to drive or shop for those in need, please can you complete a form at the back of Church. Thank you

Walking pilgrimage from Bath to Wells 8th-12th July 2012.

After the successful Salisbury to Christchurch pilgrimage in 2010, another is planned, this time from Bath Abbey to Wells. If anyone is interested in joining the walk, please contact either Gillian Cox 01865- 735590, or Julia Kent 01865-739047 without delay, as accommodation needs to be booked at an early date. They can also provide more details of the itinerary, and likely costs, if required.

CHURCH LIST

The list will be available to view and check if necessary in the entrance to the Vicar's Vestry. Forms will be there with a pen and a large envelope for completed forms to be inserted.

Useful phone numbers:

Vicarage 01235 554739. Wardens—Sally 01235 535954 or Charlie 01235 530611 / 0780 902 6102.

Welcomers!

Would you like to join the welcoming team? It involves being at the door welcoming people into the church. If you are interested in joining our team please contact Yvonne on 01235 530611 or email

Yvonne.milward@btinternet.com

Flower Arranging Rota

The flower rota is now at the back of the church. If you would like to do the flowers for a particular Sunday please do sign up. If you prefer, you can pay for the flowers but ask Maureen Cook to arrange them for you (telephone 525 465).

CLEANING ROTA

Please could you help. The Church cleaning rota really needs some additional people.Unfortunately those who are currently on the rota are finding it increasingly difficult to plug the gaps which will mean that there may well be some weeks in the future when your Church will not be cleaned. If you can offer your help or need more information, please contact Helen Beckett on 520520.

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.

Church Room Bookings

The Church Room is available for bookings for 2011. Contact Doug Rawlinson 01235 523821 for bookings or details.

Prayer Board and Prayer Chain

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

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

Christ Church has a pass system to enable members of the diocese to go into the Cathedral without paying the visitors fee. If you already have a pass please now note that it is valid for the rest of your life(!). If you haven’t got one and would like one please ask for an application form.

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. If you would like to receive the newssheet via email rather than as a paper copy on a Sunday, please can you email both Clive (clive.rickett@btinternet.com) and Emma (e39moore@virginmedia.com) and your name will be added to the list.

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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Names and Telephone Numbers

Parish Telephone Numbers (Code 01235 except where otherwise stated)

Vicar Revd Pam McKellen. 554739

Curate Revd Kevin Wright 799676

Licensed Lay Minister Martha Young 01865 423382

Retired Minister Revd Tony Rogerson 532860

Churchwardens Charlie Milward 530611

Sally Rickett 535954

Organist and Choirmaster David Beckett 520520

Treasurer David Handscomb 523732

Secretary to the PCC

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 2010-2011

Pam McKellen, Charlie Milward, Rosemary Hardwick, Martha Young, David Beckett, Joanna Birkett, Linda Caldicott, Paul Gamble, David Handscomb, Emma Moore, Katie North, David Price, Clive Rickett, Tony Rogerson, Dennis Standen, Liz Turner, Christine Usherwood and Ruth Wagner.

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TIMES OF SERVICES AND WEEKLY MEETINGS

SUNDAY

8am Holy Communion - Book of Common Prayer

11am First Sunday - A lively 40 minute service to suit all ages with fun, drama, music and Bible stories.

Other Sundays - Holy Communion In our 11am services there are special activities for the children and young people, and a creche for tinies.

Evening Services - vary each week. First Sunday - Holy Communion. Second Sunday - @YSAt Your Service - either an informal service using film, music, drama, and other

contemporary means to explore a current theme. Or a speaker introduces a relevant theme followed by questions.Third Sunday - Sung evensong. Fourth Sunday - Iona Service A quiet, peaceful, meditative service using music and meditations.

Fifth Sunday - 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, whose booklet Faith and Heraldry. The Stained Glass in the Church of St. James the Great, Radley is mentioned below under Publications).

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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 £10 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. The church also sponsors a monthly publication Radley News, which costs 50 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.

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

Faith and Heraldy by Patrick Drysadle. The booklet, illustrated with colour photographs, describes the stained glass windows in the parish church of St James the Great, Radley. The booklet is intended not for experts but for all those who know, attend or visit Radley Church, and having admired the windows, would like to know more about the windows and their history. To buy a copy please contact Christine Wootton, 11 Hound Close, Abingdon OX14 2LU Tel: 01235 202725
Email: chairman@radleyhistoryclub.org.uk. Copies are also available from Radley Village Shop.

The Club’s website is at www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk

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LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Radley College - www.radley.org.uk

Radley History Club – www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk

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

Sunningwell St. Leonards Church - http://www.stleonardsunningwell.org.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 3^rd February 2012.

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RADLEY CHURCH AND PARISH – A BRIEF HISTORY

RADLEY VILLAGE WEBSITE.

Parish Telephone Numbers (Code 01235 except where otherwise stated)

The Parochial Church Council for 2010-2011

THURSDAY EVENING

Bellringing Practice

FRIDAY

RADLEY CHURCH

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

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

Stanley Baker,79 Foxborough Road, Radley, Abingdon. OX14 3AE. Tel. (01235)530402. E-mail SBaker9785@aol.com. These pages were last updated on 3rd February 2012.

Stanley Baker,79 Foxborough Road, Radley, Abingdon. OX14 3AE. Tel. (01235)530402. E-mail SBaker9785@aol.com. These pages were last updated on 3^rd February 2012.