Some information for new residents
Welcome to the Benefice of Deerhurst with Apperley, Chaceley, Forthampton, Stoke Orchard, Tredington and Hardwicke This information comes to you with warmest greetings and good wishes from your local church, as you settle into your new home in our parish. We hope that you will quickly feel at home, and a part of the community. As you will see from the information provided, both from the church and from the wider community, there is plenty to be involved in, and I am sure that you will be welcomed in whatever you do. If you would like any further information about church life and activities, please contact one of the churchwardens, or a member of the Ministry Group.
MinistersPriest in Charge, Revd Ilse Ferwerda: 01452 780880; apperleypriest@gmail.com Associate Priest, Revd Kay Mundy: 01452 780634; therevkaymundy@gmail.com Ministers with Permission to Officiate: Revd Charles Whitney: 01684 296764; Revd Nicholas von Benzon: 01452 780711
ChurchwardensDeerhurst with ApperleyMr Roger Taylor: 01452 780561; rogertaylor47@googlemail.com ChaceleyMr Nigel Horner: 01452 780347; hornerhm@gmail.com ForthamptonMrs Phillipa Holloway: 01684 292401; phillipasilks@btinternet.com Mrs Lynda Remmer: 01684 297903; lynremmer@aol.com Tredington and Stoke OrchardMrs Tessa Mills: 01452 780434; tessamills@yahoo.co.uk
Licensed Readers for the BeneficeMrs Mary-Ann Preece Mrs Vivienne Troughton
Ministry GroupRev. Kay Mundy: 01452 780634; therevkaymundy@gmail.com Mrs Mary-Ann Preece: 01452 840621; rogerpreece@yahoo.co.uk Mr Roger Taylor: 01452 780561; rogertaylor47@googlemail.com Mrs Tessa Mills: 01452 780434; tessamills@yahoo.co.uk Dr Corinna Pippard: 01452 780645; corinna@pippard.co.uk Mrs Vivienne Troughton: 01684 293540; vivtroughton@googlemail.com
Our Churches
Church Services
Contacts for other ChurchesApperley Methodist Church: Senior Steward, Mr Peter Stych, 01452 780508 Tewkesbury Baptist Church: 01684 293044 St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church: 01684 293273
Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings and FuneralsFor baptisms and weddings, please contact the benefice administrator as soon as you have a date in mind. A confirmation service is usually held once a year, and preparation classes for both adults and young people are arranged for this. Funeral services can be arranged in any of our churches, or our ministers can conduct the service at the crematorium if you wish. Please ask the funeral director to contact the benefice administrator to make the necessary arrangements.
Church groupsThe Friends of Deerhurst ChurchThis is an organisation which was set up in 1983, with the objective being ‘to assist in the preservation, enhancement, and upkeep of the fabric, of Deerhurst Church’. Deerhurst church is believed to have been founded around 700 A.D., and is the church with the longest history of continuous worship anywhere within the country. It is one of our finest surviving Saxon buildings, and as such, it is indeed a national treasure. The church’s upkeep, however, is a very costly business, and cannot be maintained by the residents of such a very small village. Hence the formation of the ‘Friends’, which now boasts a membership of about 250. Every year, in September, an annual lecture is held which has a Deerhurst theme, and which is always interesting and popular. The ‘Friends’ contribution to major repair works in recent years has been of immense value, helping to restore and maintain the fabric of this beautiful and sacred structure. Your membership would be very welcome. Friends of Tredington and Stoke Orchard ChurchesContact Mrs Mary Juckes, 01684 292143 Little Pips (Pram Service)This takes place on the first Monday of every month, and is for babies and pre-school children, and their carers. It is an informal service, with story-telling, and followed by refreshments. The service is held in Apperley church at 2:30 pm, and finishes at about 3:00pm, to enable any parents or carers with older children to collect them from school. A good opportunity for young mums, dads, or carers, to meet up together. Telephone the Revd Kay Mundy, therevkaymundy@gmail.com. Youth GroupThis is a monthly group that meet at Apperley Church, on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 6.30 to 7.45pm, and is for young people aged 11-16. This group is led by the Revd Kay Mundy; please feel free to contact her if you are interested in coming along and joining in the activities, which include games, discussion, outings, and lots of eating! The ChoirThe choir is led by one of our organists, Mr John Holloway, at Forthampton church, and new members are always welcome. If you would like to join the choir, please telephone John on 01684 292401. Bellringing at DeerhurstThis group meets regularly throughout the year at Deerhurst church. For more details regarding this group, please contact Mr Richard Hart on 01452 780505. Deerhurst and Apperley C of E Primary SchoolThis school caters for pre-school, infant, and junior aged children. The school has always enjoyed active friendly links with the church. Telephone 01452 780374. The Severnsider MagazinePublished monthly, and will keep you up to date with what is happening in your village and surrounding area. Magazine organiser Mr Roger Taylor, 01452 780561, editor Dr Corinna Pippard, 01452 780645; corinna@pippard.co.uk
Other Activities in Deerhurst and ApperleyApperley Village HallThe following activities are held at the Village Hall: Art Group Yoga Bowls Club Pilates Country Dancing Severnsiders Lunch Club DCCG Lunch Club Spanish Tai-Kwan-Do Upholstery Zumba U3A History of Art For more details, please contact Sue and Pete Woodthorpe 01452 780610. Apperley Football ClubFor more information contact Mr Chris Freeman, 01452 684945, or email cjfree79@gmail.com. Apperley Cricket ClubA thriving community club, with the First X1 playing at a high level, but also a Second X1, a Sunday X1, and an energetic youth section. Contact the Chairman, Mr Anthony Wilkes, for further details, on 07774 725112, or Secretary Mr Roger Taylor on 01452 780561. Mobile LibraryThis visits the area every other week, and has and has five stopping points in the parish. Deerhurst Community Care GroupThis group can assist with transport to a hospital, doctor, or dentist, collecting prescriptions, or sitting with the sick or elderly. Contact Mrs Sue Ross, 01452 780894. Severnside Senior Citizens ClubMrs Velma Sutton Apperley Open Door Lunch ClubMrs Maureen Reeves
Other Activities in Chaceley and ForthamptonSevernside Walking ClubOnce a month for company and exercise, nothing too strenuous, ending with a meal at a local hostelry. Contact Mr Alan Brown 01684 291220; skepcott1@gmail.com.
Other Activities in Tredington and Stoke OrchardBellringingContact Mr Jim Mitchell, 01684 296773 GolfSherdon’s Golf Centre, floodlit driving range, putting green and 9 hole pay and play course, 01684 274782 Play GroupTredington Teddies, at Tredington County Primary School, leader Kerry French, 07925 182096
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