Roundabout has a monthly circulation of 2,400 paper copies which are delivered free to every household in the Parish

If anyone outside Newbold and Long Lawford wishes to obtain paper copies of Roundabout on a regular basis, please send 10 stamped self-addressed envelopes to the Vicar and this will guarantee a year's supply as soon as Roundabout is published each month.

Deadline: for contributions  to the July issue is Monday 14th July  2008

Items for Roundabout: may given to the vicar (contact details below) or to Catherine Jamieson  1 West Street, Long Lawford, Rugby CV23 9BJ, phone: 01788 536690

Long Lawford Village Fete

Saturday 26th July 1 - 4 pm

6-a-side football (adults and children) starts 11 am

beer tent and barbecue

clown
magic balloon modelling
face painting
various attractions and stalls

Fun for all!

Anyone willing to volunteer to run a stall
please contact Trisha on 574097

From the manse . . .

I have to admit that I need a daily dose of news from around the world. Sad I know, and I need to get out more, but there you are. It's out, it's public and I feel better now that you all know. I try to read the newspaper at the weekend, and watch and listen to the news during the day but most of the news tends to be ‘gloom and doom’. To find anything different you have to read the paper thoroughly or roam the Internet, particularly the BBC news website.

I'm aware that not everyone has Internet access, but in amongst news about floods in Burma, and their government's attitude to international aid; about on-going work to restore some sense of normality in the area of China hit by the earthquake; the political mess in Zimbabwe; and all the rest of the ‘bad news’ there are some real gems which make me smile.

As I write there is the story of a saddle-back piglet on a farm in Thirsk, North Yorkshire who appears to be afraid of mud. As the piglet, called Cinders, was not playing with her brothers and sisters, the farmer and his daughter provided small Wellington boots. There are even pictures so it must be true !?!

In Australia, a drugs trial had to abandoned because jurors were playing Soduku (a numbers puzzle) because the trial was boring. The cost of the trial was one million Australian dollars. That’s not that funny, but it made me smile. My favourite - also double-edged - is the thief in London who stole a chain and bracelet and then, putting them on, admired his reflection in a CCTV camera! The police have an excellent image and I hope they catch him.

The point I am trying to make is that whilst our media peddle news of tragedy or celebrity, there is good stuff going on out there and we have to hold on to that, as a matter of hope for humankind. If God is out there, which I believe, then God is inspiring men and women, young and old, to bring hope, light and faith into a world considered by some as hopeless and dark, and where any sort of faith, certainly religious, seems to bring more violence than peace.

You may not hear of young people who have had a major impact on certain parts of Manchester by clearing litter, re-painting railings and helping local residents with their gardening. You may hear of work in Rugby, washing cars, offering tea, cakes and a listening ear, and of work in churches all over the country, offering support to the homeless, lonely and bereaved. You won't hear of the child who, hearing what Christian Aid was doing, emptied her piggy bank into a collector's envelope. You may read of local or national fundraising for good causes. You may not hear of thousands of hours offered by volunteer organisations, both church and secular.

If you do catch a morsel of ‘good news’, take a moment to reflect on what has been done, on how it makes you feel about life, the universe and everything. For this is God at work, in small ways, through apparently insignificant
people, whether they recognise their inspiration as divine or not.

The people asked, "When did we give you something to eat or drink? When did we welcome you as a stranger or give you clothes to wear or visit you while you were sick or in jail?"

Jesus answered, "Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me."

Matthew 25:37-40                                                             

John Anderson

Bible verses for reflection

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8.12)

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd and know my sheep and am known by mine.” (John 10.14) 

A parish prayer for July

Lord God our Father, grant us to know your control throughout this day. Guard our tongues from careless and unhelpful words; fill our minds with your truth; save us from actions which hurt others
and ourselves; help us to please you in all that we do; for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

St Botolph’s Restoration Appeal 

Many thanks to all who have contributed to the appeal.  Two recent events have added to the appeal total. We are grateful to the residents of the Robotham Close Sheltered Housing Complex for holding a coffee morning and bring and buy in aid of the appeal – the amount raised was £182.27.

We are also grateful to Andrew Higham, who ran the Rotary Shakespeare Half-Marathon in Stratford-upon-Avon in aid of the appeal and raised £615.

Many thanks to all who supported these events. The appeal now stands at a total of £9,290.

St Botolph's Church  Fete

Many thanks to all who worked so hard to organise and run the Fete, and to those who came along on a very pleasant summer afternoon.

The amount raise at the fete was £1,465.

Friends of St Botolph’s

The next meeting of the proposed "Friends of St Botolph's" group will be held in St Botolph's on Thursday 19th June at 7.30 pm.

Many may be familiar with such groups which run at many other churches. Such a group allows people who are not necessarily church members but who have a particular feeling of goodwill towards a historic building within the community to support the upkeep of the building through various fundraising activities.

    The meeting is open to all who might be interested in supporting such a group.

Christian Aid

The Christian Aid collection in Newbold and Long Lawford raised £1,239.13 which will go towards some very worthwhile ongoing projects.

Thanks are due to the collectors, and to everyone who contributed.

St Botolph’s and St John’s Services and News
 

Sunday Services

St Botolph’s, Newbold-on-Avon
Please note certain changes to the normal pattern of services during July

6^th July        10.45 am Family Service                   6.30 pm Evening Prayer

13^th July      10.45 am Family Communion           6.30 pm A service to give thanks for the work of Ray Reynolds and Bill Masters as churchwardens

20^th July No 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.45 am Family Service   6.30 pm Holy Communion

27^th July 10.45 am Family Communion 6.30 pm Evening Prayer

St John’s, Long Lawford

9.00 am every Sunday – Holy Communion
(except the third Sunday, when there is a service of Morning Worship)

13^th July 4.00 pm Family Service

St John’s family services

·        very short, informal monthly services

·        all ages very welcome

·        craft activity for children

·        refreshments and a chance to meet others

Street prayer cycle 

6^th July       Avonmere, Newbold

13^th July     Egerton Close, Newbold

20^th July     Windrush Way, Long Lawford

27^th July     Tove Court, Long Lawford

On these Sundays we pray especially for the people who live in these streets. If you live in one of these streets and would like us to pray for something or someone in particular, please let the vicar know during the week before.

The Revel School, Monks Kirby

Summer Concert

Thursday 3rd July at 6pm

All welcome
Bring a picnic and blanket or folding chairs
(Refreshments will be available)

For free tickets call the school office on 01788 832264

Warwickshire College at Long Lawford Memorial Hall

Computing for beginners starts Tuesday 23rd September 9.30 - 11.30 am
7 weeks - £75 (reduced fees may be available through ACL funding, details on request)

For further information and to book your place, please ring Carol at Warwickshire College on 01788 338587.

The Methodist Churches Sunday services

Sunday services
You are warmly invited to join us for worship at either of the two churches.

Service times:

Long Lawford
Every Sunday at 10.30 am and 6.30 pm
(no morning service on the second Sunday of the month)

Newbold

Second Sunday of the month at 10.30 am

Long Lawford Coffee Mornings

Our next coffee morning is from 10.00 till 12.00 of Saturday 26th July. Everybody welcome.

Transport .... It may be possible to arrange transport to any of these Methodist events. Please contact Mick Roberts on 01788 576609.

Notices and News

Newbold Fellowship. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Newbold Riverside School.
New members very welcome.

New members very welcome.

Tuesday 1st July: short AGM followed by strawberries and cream and quiz. Bring and buy. Hostesses: the committee.

Tuesday 2nd September: Rev P Wilkinson on ‘Ladies who wrote hymns’. Hostesses: Mms Weedon, Masters and MacDonell.

Long Lawford Post Office
Just a reminder that car tax, euros on demand, travel insurance and bill payments (except water and TV) are all available at your local Long Lawford Post Office.

Newbold Village Hall
Do you need a function room? If so, why not consider using the village hall? It has two large rooms, kitchen facilities, a disabled toilet and a large car park.
If you would like to look around prior to booking, give me a call. John Stainfield 01788 577790 or 07922 018869

Newbold Royal British Legion Ex-Servicemen’s Club Any ex-servicemen or women are very welcome to join us. Meetings 8 pm third Tuesday Newbold Rugby Club. Or contact Bill Masters for details:..35 Parkfield Road, Newbold  Tel: 332142

Long Lawford Parish Council
The Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of month at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall, Railway Street. All residents are welcome to attend. Next meeting 8th July.

Mobile Library  - new times
The mobile library timetable has changed.
Please note that the library van only comes once every 3 weeks now, on a different day of the week and at different times.

The library van will call on the following Thursdays: 10th and 31st July, 21st August 2008.
Newbold  Shops  9.45 till 10.05
Lawford  Judge Close  12.00 till 12.15 ;  The Green  12.20 till 12.35;  Long Lawford School  15.00 till 15.25

5th Rugby (Newbold) Scouts, Cubs and Beavers
Scouts       11 to 14 yrs  Tuesday 7.00 pm till 9.00 pm  John Laing  543685
Cubs          8 to 11yrs  Wednesday 6.45 pm till 8.15 pm  Pauline Roberts 332413
Beavers     6 to 8 yrs  Wednesday 5.30 pm till 6.30 pm   Janet White 333455
Places are available for girls and boys. We meet in the Scout Headquarters in Lea Crescent.

Long Lawford Cubs, Beavers and Brownies
Cubs           8 to 10 and a half yrs  Monday 6.30 pm till 8.00 pm  Steve 542095
Beavers      6 to 8 yrs  Tuesday 3.30 pm till 4.30 pm                    Christine 547122
Brownies    Girls, 7 to 10 yrs  Thursday 6.00 pm till 7.30 pm        Christine 547122
We meet in the Memorial Hall. Come along and meet us. School term time only.

1st  Newbold Brownies
Brownies   Girls, 7 to 10 yrs  Monday 5.30 pm till 7.00 pm  Karen Barker 330980
Rainbows  Girls, 5 to 7 yrs  Monday 5.30 pm till 6.30 pm    Barbara Lake 332332
We meet in Newbold Village Hall. Come along and have fun.

Newbold Guides
Guides  Monday 7.00 pm till 9.00 pm
Senior section (Rangers and Young Leaders)  Monday 6.30 pm till 8.00 pm

Changes
If there are any changes to the times, venues or contact details for these groups,
please make sure that you let me know so I can get it right
Catherine Jamieson 01788 536690. 

Advertising The publishers are pleased to accept advertisements for publication in Roundabout. The insertion of information by community based and charitable groups is free.

Fees for commercial advertisements:
£10 per issue for a third of a page (£100 per year, 10 issues)
£15 per issue for a half page (£150 per year)
It may be possible to insert flyers, after discussion with Sue Weedon, 01788 560960, minimum cost £25 per issue.

Advertising disclaimer
Publication of an advertisement within Roundabout does not imply the approval of the publishers for goods or services offered.

This newsletter is produced by the church. It is written, printed, folded and distributed by volunteers. It contains church and village news and is delivered free to every household in the parish of Newbold-on-Avon with Long Lawford. It has a monthly circulation of 2,400 copies. If you would like to help with the work of delivering Roundabout, or have any queries about distribution, please contact Sue Weedon on 01788 560960. If you would like some event or activity mentioning in Roundabout, get in touch with either the vicar or Catherine Jamieson. The more local news we can include, the more interesting Roundabout can be!

From the Parish Registers :-
 

Baptisms

In St Botolph’s:

11^th May:   Lily Susan White,
                Emily Rose Giles,
                Alaycia Angel Unwin

Weddings
In St Botolph’s:

24^th May: Victoria Ann Flockhart and Andrew Neil Roantree

25^th May: Matthew James Cleaver and Lisa Anne-Marie Malone

In St John’s:

24^th May: Lee David Cairns and Aimee Louise Walsh

Funerals

James Joseph Heatherington (81), buried in St John’s churchyard following a service at Long Lawford Methodist Church on 27th March

Noel Nicholls (71), buried in St John’s churchyard following a service at Long Lawford Methodist Church on 25th April

Hayden Beynon (75), cremated at Canley following a service in St Botolph’s on 23^rd May

Edna Millicent Dix (79), cremated at Canley following a service in St Botolph’s on 4^th June, ashes interred in St Botolph’s churchyard on 14^th June

Harry John (Jack) Johnson (93), cremated at The Heart of England Crematorium on 18^th June

Hilda  Elizabeth Heatherington (85), buried in St John's churchyard following a service at Long Lawford Methodist Church on 13th June

Flowers in memoriam

Flowers have been arranged recently in St Botolph’s in memory of Reginald Kingston, Daphne Smith and Simon Flockhart, and in St John’s in memory of Edith Wearn.

If you would like flowers arranged in memory of a loved one, Contact:   Enid Masters (St Botolph’s) on 01788 332142 or    Sue & Don Moses (St John’s) on 01788 542001

Baptisms, Weddings & Banns of Marriage
The Vicar welcomes enquiries concerning the above at any time.

Vicar                                            Reader                              Parish Website
Rev. Paul Wilkinson,               Mr. Arthur Webster,   
The Vicarage, Main Street,     7 Rydal Close             www.stbotolphstjohn.org.uk
Newbold-on-Avon.                  Brownsover                www.newboldchurchrugby.org.uk
Tel: (01788) 543055                 Rugby CV21 1JP
Fax: (01788) 542458                Tel: (01788) 542058

Methodist Churches
The minister will be pleased to talk with you about weddings or baptisms, or about any matter that concerns you.
Minister: John Anderson 01455 552364

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