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Fit4Life Gym
WWW.FIT4LIFEMK.CO.UK
North Bucks Group
All fitness levels welcomed.
1st Month Free & Personalised Programme.
RELAXED - SUPPORTIVE - FRIENDLY
We have a much less commercial feel for those looking
to get in shape without the crowds.
Good folk, getting FIT!
call Matt anytime to talk about your goals.
T: 07976 245433 E: [email protected]
Fit4Life operates from the
Kingfisher Golf Club,
Deanshanger, MK19 6JY
as a separate business.
GRACE BARDIN
GARMENTS ALTERATIONS
& RESTYLING
With over 25 years experience in fashion I offer friendly
and reliable service in all aspects of garments alterations
and restyling.
My expertise and high quality workmanship is based on an
in-depth knowledge of the structure and manufacture of
both ladies and menswear, including wedding attire.
My comprehensive service for ladies and gentlemen
includes: Suits & Coats (both Ladies and Gentlemen)
I specialise in the alterations or restyling of
“Occasion Wear” and Men’s Dress-Wear:
Cocktail and Evening Gowns: Bridal Wear
including Couture Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaids,
Flower Girls and Page-Boy Outfits, Groom Wear
as well as the Mother and Father of the Bride &
Groom
Cravats & Waistcoats for Wedding and Special events
I am located in the Stony Stratford area and would
welcome the opportunity to discuss
your requirements.
Please contact Grace on:
Phone: 01908 567 326 or
Mobile: 0747 9280 400
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gracebardin.co.uk
Indoor meeting at The Cruck
Barn, City Discovery Centre,
Bradwell Abbey MK13 9AP.
Doors open at 7.15pm for a
prompt start at 7.45pm. Free
coffee/tea during the interval.
Group members £2.50. Visitors
very welcome - £3.50, children
£1.
Thursday, 9th March
Peregrines, Pyramids and
Purple Emperors with Martin
Kincaid, The Parks Trust. As
biodiversity officer, Martin is
ideally placed to give us an
insight into how they are
conserving wildlife. In
particular, he’ll tell us about the
Floodplain Forest reserve which
he believes is “the most
exciting habitat creation
scheme in Milton Keynes’
young history”
We will follow this up with one
of our Free walks (anyone can
join in; you do not have to be a
RSPB member).
Just over two years ago, AD reported on parish support for Pastor Janaki Menni in
Andhra Pradesh, India, in the midst of challenges to the work of FIAM ( Faith in
Action Ministries), caused by cyclones. Janaki is visiting again, and will be speaking
on the topic of prayer at the Ash Wednesday Communion service at 8pm on
March 1st at Holy Trinity Church Deanshanger.
and taking part in other events in this area and the UK, following an international
conference for Christian leaders in Derbyshire.
FIAM continue to plant churches in villages, have re-opened and are developing
their school, and run many social projects, including among street children, the
elderly, young women and in health care. Prayerful and financial support locally has
been generous to help this charity back on its feet, and some of the results of that
are shown in the pictures below :
Please come and join us and listen to Janaki’s inspiring story
Grace Hume
Saturday, 18th March 10am
Floodplain Forest reserve
SP816421 Meet in the car park
off Haversham Road at the
eastern end of the reserve.
Another visit to this excellent
reserve on the northern edge of
Milton Keynes – formerly
known as Manor Farm but now
much improved by The Parks
Trust with new paths and three
new hides.
“The Green Fingered Gardener ”
A friendly reliable service for all
gardening requirements with
no job too small.
Contact Richard on
Mobile 07743764955
or email [email protected]
March
2017
Derrick Rogers
Cabinet Maker/Carpenter.
Kitchens, Bedrooms, Offices,
General Carpentry and
Maintenance.
01908 265234
Mobile 07725742813
Lee.K.Plumbing
Bathroom & Kitchen Fitting.
No job too small.
Call 07920 197418.
www.facebook.com/leekplumbin
Kay’s Kitchen
Catering with care, corporate
functions, weddings,
christenings, funerals, etc.
We’ll arrange the buffet while
you relax. We can now also
offer a hire service for china &
cutlery(100 place settings available.)
Call for details. 01908 563506
Mobile 07766029345
OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT:
“To love and serve God,
each other and our community.”
Serving the people of Deanshanger,
Old Stratford and Passenham
If you have any news or items of interest
please contact Barry on [email protected]
To keep up to date on Church and village events, join us
on Facebook (HolyTrinityChurchDeanshanger) or follow
us on Twitter @HTCDeanshanger
WHAT FRIGHTENS YOU MOST?
Oven Valeting
Professional oven cleaning
using a ‘Unique’ safe system
Aga, Ranges, Ovens,
Hobs, Extractors.
Call Steve on 01908 562868
Craig O’Dell
Painter & Decorator
Interior and Exterior work
reliable, tidy and trustworthy.
No job too large or too small
Tel. 01908 262212
Mobile 07886251550
Or e-mail [email protected]
Dear Friends
What frightens you most? Terrorism, illness, death?
One of the things that frightens me most is the way in which technology is taking over
our lives. The most visible example of this is the way many people are attached to their
smart phones. Of course, they are a marvellous invention and extremely useful.
However, they do seem to distract people from the ‘real world’ and have a tendency to
become master instead of servant. How sad that someone’s leisurely enjoyment of the
countryside, appreciation of a work of art, or absorption in a relaxing, creative hobby,
can be so readily broken into by that little box of wizardry. How rude, that in the
middle of a conversation, or interaction with someone, this clamouring collection of
metal, plastic and circuitry can take preference.
Perhaps the worst example is when you see a family out for a meal together, sitting
around their table in silence, eyes looking away from each other and glued to a phone
or tablet.
This technology encourages some people to become isolated rather than developing
relationships, being stimulated by their environment or developing creatively. Most of
the young men who have been responsible for dreadful acts of shooting at schools and
other public places are the worst products of this isolation.
May we treat these potential aids to modern life discerningly, and teach our children
and grandchildren to do likewise.
Yours in Christ
Rev Chris Murray
Chris and Cherryl’s Retirement
Some of you will have heard that Cherryl and I will be retiring in July
– more of this at a later date.
Please pray for us, for the congregations, the parish and the
right person/couple/family to succeed us.
LOCALS RECOGNISED FOR FABULOUS
FUNDRAISING
A national children’s disability charity has celebrated, with a prestigious award, the tireless support of
a pair of fabulous fundraisers from the Northamptonshire village of Deanshanger. At an awards ceremony on Thursday (February 9), Elly
Hance and Rosemary Skinner were presented with the Special Mention Award by Newlife
the Charity for Disabled Children’s, Medical Director Professor Michael Patton.
Newlife is the UK’s largest charity provider of specialist equipment for children with
disabilities and terminal illness.
Rector: Rev Chris Murray
01908 262371
www.htdchurch.org
Holy Trinity Deanshanger
1st March
March Services
Ash Wednesday
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
All Age Service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
With the support of dozens of friends, family and local villagers, the strong-willed pair have
raised almost £11,000 – which has helped Newlife provide vital specialist equipment for 11
disabled children in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire over the last two years.
5th March
12th March
19th March
26th March
Elly and Rosemary are both members of Deanshanger’s Holy Trinity Church and have inspired the congregation to follow in their footsteps and support Newlife. The duo’s varied
and creative fundraising ideas span from jewellery and card making to creating wooden
‘fairy doors’ and pyrography (the art of burning pictures into wood.) Other fundraising
events have included a car wash, sponsored walk, jewellery sales and a sing-a-thon.
St Guthlac’s Passenham
12th March
Holy Communion
26th March
Holy Communion
Elly and Rosemary said: “We are delighted and overwhelmed to have won this award.”
Kevin Lowe, Newlife’s National Volunteer Officer, said: “It was such a wonderful awards
event and we were humbled to be able to show Elly and Rosemary just a little of how much
they mean to us and what a difference they are making to lives of very special children.”
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help local disabled children,
contact Kevin Lowe – tel no 01543 439 927 or email [email protected].
Newlife has supported 223 families in Northamptonshire and 189 in Buckinghamshire, with
equipment totalling £486,352. For more details about how Newlife supports families in the
area, go www.newlifecharity.co.uk/northamptonshire or www.newlifecharity.co.uk/
buckinghamshire
5th March
Free funding available for
3 year olds
Childcare vouchers accepted
Contact us on
01908 571252
www.willowtreepreschool.co.uk
Country Funerals
01327 351500 (24 hours)
Independent Funeral Directors
1, Sponne House Centre, Watling Street West
Towcester, Northants NN12 6BY
Shaun and Melanie, who live in Deanshanger, have over 30 years’
experience in the local funeral business, providing a service that will meet
all your needs and expectations, with care, compassion and professional
knowledge, to celebrate the life of a loved one and tailor make the
arrangements along with their wishes.
We offer modern facilities in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere,
a Remembrance room, disabled facilities and parking close by.
Please feel free to view the facilities before or at time of need.
Alternatively, make arrangements in the comfort of your own home.
Complete cremation funeral including local fees, start from £2787.00
For peace of mind, funeral plans are available.
Contact [email protected]
or visit our website www.countryfunerals.uk
We are a well-established Pre-School in the heart of our
community.
Our aim is to offer a safe and happy environment to
support children in developing their ongoing learning.
Friendly qualified Staff
Flexible sessions term time only
Rated good by Ofsted
Funding for 3 year olds and eligible 2 year olds.
Childcare vouchers also accepted.
Why not come along and have a visit you can contact us on: (01908)263296 or Email
bev@[email protected]
9.00 am
9.00 am
Songs of Praise
Haven Court Deanshanger
Church Tots
3.30 pm
Minister Rev Dawn Saunders
01908 312043
[email protected]
Methodist Chapel
Church Lane Deanshanger
Right now, the charity is working with a further 10 families in the two counties, with equipment needs of £3,389. If you think you can help, go to the website and donate. Alternatively, contact the Newlife County Liaison Team on 01543 431 444, email [email protected].
Based in the grounds of
Deanshanger Primary School
8.00 pm
10.30 am
10.30 am
10.30 am
10.30 am
March Services
Every Wednesday during term
time
1.30 – 3pm in the Church Room
behind
Holy Trinity Church for children
from birth to school age
and their parents/carers.
A chance to make new friends,
catch up with old friends, while
the children play.
No charge
just pay for your
drinks/biscuits etc.
5th 10.30am
12th 10.30am
19th 8.15am
9.15am
26th 10.30am
Holy Communion
Rev Dawn Saunders
Rev Peter Dudeney
Breakfast
Holy Communion
Rev Margaret Goodall
Friday 3rd March from 12 noon
Drop-In for homemade lunch
All welcome