Chowbent Unitarian Chapel : Calendar News 2024

SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are most welcome at all Chapel services.

Date	Minister	Organist	Flowers	Refreshments	Steward
7 Apr	Rev Charles Vanden Broeder	D Williamson	Lynne Readett	C Worthington	J Readett
14 Apr	Ewen Sim	D Williamson	Lynne Readett	M Jones	E Taylor
21 Apr	Rev Charles Vanden Broeder	D Williamson	Lynne Readett	M Sixsmith	D Shallcross
28 Apr	Jean Longworth	R Steedman	Lynne Readett	J Coles	G Leigh
5 May	Clare Grace Williamson	D Williamson	Lynne Readett	S Darbey	M Sixsmith

ROY BIRCHALL

The funeral service for Roy Birchall was held in Chapel on February 28^th, conducted by Vince McCully. The service included tributes from Brenda Catherall, David Shallcross and also David Massey of the Leigh and District Referees Society. Roy had been an avid Bolton Wanderers fan and was proud of having been a football referee.

He was brought up on Wigan Road, Atherton, the son of Jim and Lucy Birchall and brother of Margaret. After leaving school he worked as a joiner at Crofts in Atherton, for the local council and then for the Probation Service in the Salford area overseeing works and repairs on the offices which he did for 19 years.

Roy met 17 years old Maureen Paddock at a dance at the Formby Hall. Love blossomed and they married at Chowbent Chapel in 1958. Both Roy and Maureen returned to chapel some years later to be active chapel members. Roy had served as a trustee and on the chapel committee. He advised on works and repairs to the chapel building and grounds and participated fully in chapel life. He was particularly interested in the chapel archives and heritage, both he and Maureen helping for a number of years with Heritage Weekend.

He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 years and his ashes will be interred at Howe Bridge Cemetery at 3pm on Friday April 5^th. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with Maureen and all the family. Roy will be remembered with much love and affection as he rests in God’s peace. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 4-6 April - GA Meeting at Staverton Park, Daventry; 19 May - Chapel AGM; June - Chapel Gift Month; 30 June - Chapel Anniversary to be taken by Geoff Lever.

NUMBERS CLUB DRAW: 1st number 14 £50; 2nd number 97 £30;

3rd number 42 £20; 4th number 32 £15

GIFT AID: If you are a taxpayer, could you please check whether your contributions to Chapel are gift aided. Gift Aid enables the Chapel to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra. Members are requested to complete the white A4 Charity Gift Aid Declaration forms located in the trough under each of the Chapel’s notice boards, whether a Gift Aid form has been completed or not. Forms should be passed to Mr David Evans. Please do not use the brown envelopes, as there is a section missing.

FUNDRAISING: Contact David Shallcross at the Chapel or email: chowbenter@gmail.com to join the Chapel numbers club, to buy and dedicate a hymn book, a chalice badge or a copy of the book "The Story of Chowbent Chapel. by J.J. Wright. For copies of “Chowbent Chapel and the Organs” by Bryan Hughes contact Dorothy Williamson.

For weekly donation envelopes; please contact Geoff Leigh. If you are able to replace your envelope contribution by a standing order this would be much appreciated.

CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is not able to get it electronically that would be much appreciated. Items for the next calendar, eg dates of events, news of people, should be with me, Dorothy, by Sunday, 21 April.

USED POSTAGE STAMPS: Any used postage stamps can be brought into chapel, to be donated to the RNIB."

Dear Friends,

A few years ago Hucklow Old Chapel (Unitarian) started collecting teddies and decided to donate them to the Send A Child To Hucklow Fund, our own Unitarian children's charity. They live in the chapel until a group of disadvantaged children (not the regular school children) are visiting. At this point Ann, the housekeeper at The Nightingale Centre, takes time to choose an appropriate teddy for each child to take home. And, yes, this includes the boys.

With 400 children visiting this year alone we need to keep up a steady supply. So I invite all of you to see if you can knit, sew or buy a small teddy to donate. I can assure you these teddies are much loved by the recipient. Best wishes, Sue Catts

Take them next time you vist Great Hucklow, they will be well loved

Kind Regards

Margaret R

SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are

most welcome at all Chapel services.

Date Minister Organist Flowers Refreshments Steward

Mar

Ewan Sim D Williamson Muriel

Jones

M Jones E Taylor

Mar

Janet Poole* D Williamson Muriel

Jones

M Sixsmith D Shallcross

Mar

Ewan Sim R Steedman Muriel

Jones

J Coles G Leigh

Mar

Rev Celia

Cartwright

D Williamson Muriel

Jones

S Darbey M Sixsmith

Mar

Vince McCully D Williamson Lynne

Readett

J Hodgson D Williams

Apr

Rev Charles

Vanden

Broeder

D Williamson Lynne

Readett

C Worthington J Readett

*Mothering Sunday

EASTER SUNDAY: The collection will be for Send a Child to Hucklow.

In preparation for Easter Sunday there will be choir rehearsals after the

services on 10, 17 and 24 March with an additional rehearsal at 2 pm on

Thursday, 28 March.

CONGRATULATIONS to Joyce Snape, who was awarded an OBE for

Egyptology and Heritage. Joyce has given talks at Chowbent on

Egyptology which have shed fascinating light on events and characters in

ancient Egypt.

ERIC ALDRED: The funeral service for Eric Aldred was held at Howe

Bridge Crematorium on January 23rd, the Rev Brenda Catherall

officiating. Eric passed away at the age of 76 and our deepest sympathy

is extended to his family, his wife Kathleen, sons Richard and Rufus and

sister Edith. Eric had known Kathleen Tonge as youngsters with both

families having involvement with Chowbent Chapel and they eventually

married in 1975. Eric had a long teaching career and described by a

colleague as " a very gifted mathematician and true gentleman with the

unique talent of cheering people up ". Eric was blessed most of all by the

love of his precious family who he was devoted to beyond measure. To

all the family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you as Eric

rests in God's peace.

ROY BIRCHALL: We were all saddened to hear of the passing of Roy

Birchall who died peacefully at home at the age of 90 years. Our thoughts

and prayers are especially with his dear wife Maureen and all the family.

Roy married Maureen Paddock at Chowbent Chapel in 1958. Later on

they returned to chapel and have played an active role in chapel life -

much loved members of the Chowbent family. Roy's funeral service is at

chapel on Wednesday February 28th at 12 noon followed by committal at

Howe Bridge Crematorium. A tribute to Roy will be in the next calendar.

FLOWERS: Sunday, 4 Feb – In loving memory of Bob Mather given by

his wife Denise and family

NUMBERS CLUB: The winning numbers for January were:

1 st No 27, £50; 2 nd No 33, £30; 3 rd No 25, £20; 4 th No 26, £15; One-off extra

draw No 16, £50.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 23 March - Worship service at Rochdale

Unitarian Church; please let Jill know if you would like to attend. 25

March – NELUM meeting in Chowbent hall; help serving light

refreshments would be very welcome. 4-6 April - GA Meeting at

Staverton Park, Daventry; 19 May - Chapel AGM; June - Chapel Gift

Month; 30 June - Chapel Anniverssary to be taken by Geoff Lever.

GIFT AID: If you are a taxpayer, could you please check whether your

contributions to Chapel are gift aided. Gift Aid enables the Chapel to

claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give and will not cost you any extra.

Consent forms are available from David Evans. For weekly donation

envelopes; please contact Geoff Leigh. If you are able to replace your

envelope contribution by a standing order this would be much

appreciated.

CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is

not able to get it electronically that would be much appreciated. Items for

the next calendar, eg dates of events, news of people, should be with me,

Dorothy, by Sunday, 24 March

SERVICES: Sunday morning services start at 10.45 am. Children are most welcome at all Chapel services.

Date	Minister	Organist	Flowers	Refreshments	Steward
4 Feb	Rev Charles Vanden Broeder	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	J Coles	G Leigh
11 Feb	Rev Celia Cartwright	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	S Derbey	M Sixsmith
18 Feb	Ewan Sim (Bury Chapel)	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	J Hodgson	D Williams
25 Feb	Rev Celia Cartwright	R Steedman	Muriel Jones	C Worthington	J Readett
3 Mar	Ewan Sim	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	M Jones	E Taylor

FLOWERS: Flowers on the 7th January in memory of a special friend, Audrey Jackson, who passed away on December 29th 2023. Given by Jill Coles

Flowers on 14 January were birthday memories of Lilian and Jack Leigh from Susan, Geoff and John Leigh

NUMBERS CLUB: Winning numbers for December were first 38 £50, second 11 £30, third 26 £20 and fourth 27 £15.

NEWS OF PEOPLE: We send best wishes to Roy Birchall, who is now at home.

ATHERTON CHURCHES TOGETHER Prayer Breakfast will be at St George’s Church on Saturday, 24 February, from 9.30 to 10.30 am.

SEND A CHILD TO HUCKLOW: The collection on Easter Sunday, 31 March, will be in aid of Send a Child to Hucklow. The Nightingale Centre has a long history of hosting young people and families, including programmes for Unitarian young people, church groups and the Unitarian Music Society.

Contact details are:

The Centre Office info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk

The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH

01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk

USED POSTAGE STAMPS: Any used postage stamps brought in to Chapel will be donated to RNIB.

GIFT AID: If you are a taxpayer, could you please check whether your contributions to Chapel are gift aided. Gift Aid enables the Chapel to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra. Gift aid envelopes are available in the vestibule.

FUNDRAISING: Contact David Shallcross at the Chapel or email: chowbenter@gmail.com to join the Chapel numbers club, to buy and dedicate a hymn book, a chalice badge or a copy of the book "The Story of Chowbent Chapel. by J.J. Wright. For copies of “Chowbent Chapel and the Organs” by Bryan Hughes contact Dorothy Williamson.

For weekly donation envelopes; please contact Geoff Leigh

Donations by standing order or direct debit would be welcome.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

31 March – Easter service

4 April – G.A. meeting at Staverton Park, Daventry

19 May – Chowbent Chapel Annual General Meeting

June – Chapel Gift Month

30 June – Chapel Anniversary service to be taken by Geoff Lever.

The minister at Rochdale Church would like to host a district worship service on Saturday, 23 March. Please let Jill Coles know if you would like to attend and if the date is suitable.

CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is not able to get it electronically that would be much

Date	Minister	Organist	Flowers	Refreshments	Steward
7 Jan	Rev Lynne Readett	D Williamson	Lynne Readett	J Hodgson	D Williams
14 Jan	Rev Celia Cartwright	D Williamson	Lynne Readett	C Worthington	J Readett
21 Jan	Rev Ant Howe*	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	M Jones	E Taylor
28 Jan	Rev Celia Cartwright	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	M Sixsmith	D Shallcross
4 Feb	Rev Charles Vanden Broeder	D Williamson	Muriel Jones	J Coles	G Leigh

*Rev Howe is Ministry Tutor with Unitarian College

CAROL SERVICE: The Carol Service was very well attended. Vince McCully led the service with the theme Carols of Peace and Light. The choir sang the Coventry Carol, Christmas Night, Child of God and Deck the Hall and readers from the congregation read the Christmas story from the New Testament. After the service seasonal refreshments were served in the hall and members were joined by friends from other chapels.

FLOWERS: Flowers on 10 December were in loving memory of Mr and Mrs John Vernon, given by their daughter, Dorothy Williamson.

NEWS OF PEOPLE: Roy Birchall has been very poorly and is still in hospital. We send best wishes to him and Maureen. Brenda was ill throughout the Christmas period and we wish her a speedy recovery.

SERVICES: Morning services resume on 7 January and we look forward to a happy and healthy new year.

For weekly donation envelopes; please contact Geoff Leigh

CALENDAR: If you can print a copy of the calendar for someone who is not able to get it electronically that would be much appreciated. Items for the next calendar, eg dates of events, news of people, should be with me, Dorothy, by Sunday, 21 January.

Calendar News 2024

Calendar News 2024

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