Impact October 2013

October/November 2013Delivered free to 5,250 homes in S8

WELCOME to Impact - the magazine of St Chad’s Church, Woodseats. Impact is published every two months and distributed to over 5,000 homes in S8. St Chad’s Church is committed to serving you - the people of Woodseats, Beauchief and Chancet Wood. To find out more about St Chad’s, visit our website at www.stchads.org or call the church office on 0114 274 5086. Here’s where to LfiinnddenuAvse:nueOCCSfhhtfiuuCcrrehccahhd&'s Camping Lane CHhouursceh Chesterfield Road Abbey Lane AbSbcehyoLoal ne Please note: The inclusion of adverts in Impact does not mean the advertisers are endorsed by St Chad’s Church. GG..&&MM..LLUUNNTTLLTTDD InInddeeppenenddenent tfafammiliylyFFuunnerearal lDDirierectcotorsrsTHINKTHINK BIRKDALE AApepresrosnoanlaflafmamilyilysesrevrivcieceatatalalltlitmimesesSCHOOL WWe ewwililllvivsiistityoyuouininyoyuorurowownnhohmome etotoWith small class sizes, Outstanding academic mmakaekealallnl enceccecsessasrayryararrarnagnegmemenetnstsquality teaching and a results. PPrer-ep-apiadidfufnuenrearlapl lpalnasnsavaavialialbalbelewealth of opportunitywe inspire our pupils to Individual care and 0011114422774455550088think big. attention, helping each pupil to achieve gmgmlulunntltldt@[email protected] a prospectus or to arrange their potential. 3636AAbbebyeyLLanane,eS, hSehfeffifeiledl,dS, 8S80G0GBBa tour call 0114 266 8409 Co-educational sixth formwww.birkdaleschool.org.uk providing the balance when it matters. St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 2 email: [email protected] Church Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA 17/04/2012 14:04 website: www.stchads.orgASG_105Txe7l5:_(S0T1C14_V) 12.7in4dd50186

gatha Christie’s Miss Marple Story, A Murder is Announced, was publishedA in 1950. It is, as with most of the MissMarple stories, set in a sleepy English village,not long after the war. During one scene,a villager bemoans to Miss Marple that thevillage is changing. Before the war, everyoneknew their neighbour and no-one would moveinto the village without a letter of introduction.Now anyone could move in, and no-onewould know who they are, with the result thata murder could happen and no-one have theslightest suspicion as to the perpetrator. Thestory is an interesting exploration of the angstof a community where no-one really knowsthe identity of their neighbour.Sixty years on, and we have moved well October/November 2013beyond letters of introduction. Most of us Delivered free to 5,250 homes in S8don’t know who lives the other end of our The Caring Societystreet, let alone in the community around us.Without wishing to idealise the pre-war English village – a place wheremurders could certainly happen, along with every other vice – it is certainlythe case that for a variety of reasons the cohesion of our communities,and our ability to care for one another, has fallen into disrepair. It is not all, however, doom and gloom. One of the encouraging partsof my role is, perhaps surprisingly, the conducting of parish funerals.Often when I learn about the life of the person whose funeral it is, I willfind out about all the people who have cared for them in their old age.Sometimes they will have had no blood relations to care for them andyet neighbours will have looked out for them – cleaning their house,shopping for them, taking them on trips into Derbyshire, running them to hospital. This is certainly one of the differences that I have noticed between Sheffield and London, where such acts of neighbourliness were much rarer. The answer to the very difficult problems of caring for our neighbour lies not in trying to get back to an idyllic 1930s village, but in keeping an eye out forthose closest to us, and making it known that weare willing to help out when we can. It’s not rocket science and it won’t change our world overnight. But perhaps it is just one way in which we can follow the Bible’s command to “love our neighbour as ourselves”. Rev Toby Hole, Vicar, St Chad’s Church, WoodseatsSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 3 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

The Abbey Public House We would like to welcome old and new customers back to the new Abbey. We now offer: Home cooked food, locally sourced A range of great real ales A welcoming & relaxing environment Come and try our excellent Sunday Roast with real roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. With a variety of special events throughout the year, come and see what we have to offer! Call us: (0114) 274 5374 Email: [email protected] Facebook - The Abbey Public House The Abbey. 944 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, S8 0SHSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 4 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

What Why Fun and Laughsdo you couldn’tcall fake the bicyclespaghetti? stand up? Because it wasAn two tired!impasta!A man phoned thelocal gym to ask if theycould teach me how to dothe splits. Peter found walking on water was a“How flexible are you?” lot easier during the winterasked the instructor. Why did the“I can’t make scarecrow win anTuesdays,” he award?replied. A lorry He was outstanding full of in his field! tortoises collidedHow can you wvPaaiottnhulicrfatuelelldodefisstcaersrirbtaeeprd!inits.astell the ocean is When does a doctorfriendly? get mad?It waves! When he runs out of patients!PLUMBING & PLASTERING SERVICESML Fully insuredML Free quotes and adviceML Bathroom suits - showersML MaintenanceML Drains - cleared - CCTV Drain surveyML Blocked toilets and pipeworkML Ball valves - tanks - pipeworkML Kitchen appliances fittedML Dripping taps - new taps - outside tapsML Soil pipesML Radiators - moved/newML Reskims - skim over ArtexML Drylining - plasterboardingML Dot & Dab - Two Coat plaster St Chad’s Church has two rooms available for hire atTel: 0114 281 0545 92 Fraser Crescent 56 Abbey LaneMob: 07882 955209 SheffieldEmail: [email protected] S8 0JDwww.martinlandplumbing.co.ukSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 5 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Send details of your event to [email protected] or write to: Impact,What’s OnWing, Lowedges Junior School. February 12 HCeaalllth01W1a4lk2s03 9337. FOrceteobEenrv1ir9onmental Activities St Chad‟s Church Offices, 15 Camping Lane, Sheffield S8 0GB. TNSuiallWMnetMTgeiosoueloodenetdnasaasdaydtl.asnatCMydhy8soees-W1e-uA-1t1ni1ndap0c0imtoami.Al3mwaf0bl:oeabFGrdmearDyr:admiEvvaecolcescarlcPresepaadarklr,l.k; MGiullhiloduosfeWs ePaavrekrs, Spinners and NoInrdtounstCriaoluHnatrmy lCetl;ub 1D.3y0e-r3s.30pm ClluTbhoufrfsedrianygsf-ri1e0n.d3s0haimp :aLnodwseodcgieasl . NBaisthuorepsquHiozutsraeil, stream dipping acMtiveietiteast.the Community Wing, a1n1dambu-4gpmhunting activities for 8 - 13 LCowalel dMgaegsdJaulneinoroSnc0h1o1ol4. yDeeamr oonldsstr.ations of spinning and 23&943C2a6l.l 0114 203 9337. kvinsCiitttoainrllsg0tao1n1sd4eae2.r6a3ng4e33o5f .items for GWAJaEronaCOC1WGrvul0hocdeOoaauftsorrfomNreadycbT-enshB1e3eekM2rH0rnaeipn5tootd-smiiurssFpnshealieanbnT,ygAdreeubnrLasbnereciiyssyou5mLTraeopnueCert,eentre aloAngcsoidffeeelomcoarlnSinhgefinfiealidd polfaByeesrso.m FEFCOOerchcfecbfrtelrotiesuhbEsteaaiennrrlSvlye2hWir1G2eo2olrnfeo:mgdAoseRrnSyitvaaewlrmAincilltTivimitieeswith  Canadll t0h1e1G4r2a8c3e F9o9o0d0.Bank. There 1W0o.3o0dasmea-t1s2L.3ib0rpamry N7apmture quiz trail, stream dipping aWnrditebruagnhduwnitlidnlgifeapchtiovittoiegsrafpohre8r - 13 yCeharrisotilndes.Gregory returns with her latCesatllb0o1o1k,4e2x3p5lor6in3g48th. e natural history of Bradford Dale. A talk will be refreshments, home-made 1WFGcfs&r0eotrehuaebmenymer.bnTunN-iionnah2oigirbpnltyomgPpTo2haekr0orxyktcpoaAeglrlrBta0rp1iek1hse4ye.a2Ar9dc3hm0ais4ns1di1on Febcraukaersy, P5hoenix cards, Usbourne BoBokooSkas,lesecond hand books and a ROecdtoisbceorve28r your cycling skills in 3106a&tComrmaF-1bwo2orspldahmeaotwar irlGasfrcfloaevl.le0,1B1e4a2u7c4h5ie0f86 GPruetetinnhgiltlhPeaHrka.mTlheet troanBgeedrs will pArbobveidyedaalebiIkned,uhsterilaml eHtaamnldet SfGooOASorcobtsceidbeataoetlqemyby.udeinDaGarlloaai5etnytidh&Iansetode6irofuicnntsohgtsnreidoaA-lfhHlpzaaahnmpedeilmerbbtoeaorc‟ksks in10satrmuc-1ti2o.n3.0Mpmeeatnadt 1th.3e0B-4opwmls noSveeelsrooardblioocgorampohtiiveessi,nrogloleords and PAavvoilliuonnt,eGerriengenehviellnPt atorkg.ive hamlet coenndgiitnioens arnedwvienltcaogme eve(hbiuctlensoot n Baoboigkinclgeaisn-euspsreenatdiayl.for the winter. ladrgiseprlabyoowkitsh dliuvee mtouspicaacned food, VoCluanltle0e1rs14wi2ll8le3a9rn1i9n5g.how to use limaintatiqtiuoensa)n. d craft stalls, and Mr Tyzack tours of the Hamlet. FeAbdruultasr£y35, children free. 1MOF0rDAGObiel.ls3lohacelt0rtloSaaoEeaucabnmCslMieneveo-atrsci’1nslr5oe2ocPCu.enV3arhrmos0rtukeiprcecmeanhnt,CadEhlcsoActirclreetAsaivanmilnltiueasl BeaBuecahuiecfhAiebf bAebybehyolhdosldasvariety [email protected] ovf asreiervtyiceosf saenrdvicaensy.oFnoerismore olds. wienlfcoormmaetitoonastteeendp.aFgeornminoer.e  Call 0114 263 4335. details see the Abbey notice board.St Chads Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Anderson Tree Servicesemail: [email protected] Offices: 15 Camping Lane, Sheffield S8 0GB Page 6 website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086 Bill Anderson 131 Holmhirst Road Sheffield S8 0GW Telephone: 0114 274 9101 Email: [email protected] Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 6 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

traditional methods and materials November 23 What’s Onto get things gleaming and take St Chad’s Christmas Fayrehome tips and techniques for natural St Chad’s Church, Linden Averemedies to cleaning problems. 11.30 am to 3pmVolunteers should call the Project There will be various stalls andOffice on 07914 697190 or email activities plus a Christmas [email protected] Competition for children aged 2-4 years, 5-8 years and 9-12 years –October 30 bring your entries to the fayre.Off the Shelf: History of Sheffield & Enquiries are welcome fromCathedral with Grace Tebbutt stall holders, please phone theGreenhill Library church office on 0114 274 5086.7pmA history of Sheffield Cathedral from November 23the 12th century to the present day. Hallam Choral Society St CeciliaDiscover how the Cathedral devel- Concertoped over time. Admission free. All Saint’s Church, Ecclesall& To book call 0114 203 7700 7.30pm A joint celebration of BenjaminNovember 10 Britten’s 100th birthday and StAutumn Fair Cecilia’s Day (patron saint of music)Millhouses Methodist Church Tickets £12; Concessions £10; NUS11am-3pm £5; Under 16s Free.Stalls, refreshments and muchmore.CALLING THOSE OVER 50 YEARS OF AGE: A new group has started as partof St Chad’s Third Age Ministry. The TWO (Talking With Others) Group’s are atChurch House on Abbey Lane. All are welcome over 50 years of age. Pleasecontact the Church Office on 0114 274 5086 if you would like to find out more. Wewould love to meet you - all our groups are open to all.Follow us on Twitter@stchadsimpact JOHN FORD PLUMBING Page 7 email: [email protected] All aspects of general home maintenance website: www.stchads.org SPECIALISTS IN BATHROOMS Shower rooms, conversions and tiling, no job too small. Full service, all work guaranteed. Qualified tradesman, 40 years experience. Call now for your free estimate! Telephone: 0114 235 9746 Mobile: 0776 156 9068St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, WoodseatsChurch Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA Tel: (0114) 274 5086

Caring for the past andBuilding work is moving forward at a great pace during exciting times at so encouraged by the support we have Sheffield Cathedral. received from churches and communities After many years in the planning, across the diocese.the cathedral has been able, at last, torefresh the nave floor and heating and Once the work is completed aroundaddress seriously some of the difficultieswe were having over access and visitorinterpretation. Thanks to a range of funders, includingthe Sheffield Church Burgesses Trustand English Heritage, the cathedral hasbeen able to plan for a new nave floor,new heating, new lighting, a new levelentrance, new seating and a whole rangeof other improvements which will enhancethe experience for worshippers and visitorsto the cathedral. This has been a time ofmajor upheaval for all those involved in thework and ministry of the cathedral, but weare very confident that is will all be worth itin the end. The building and conservation work isbeing carried out by an expert team ofcraftsmen who specialise in the restorationof fine and historic buildings. Whenevera stone is removed from the building’sexterior, it is carefully labelled so that itcan be reused by the stonemasons in theconstruction of the new entrance. All worktakes place under the supervision of thecathedral’s own archaeologist. Inside the nave important and preciousitems such as the bishop’s throne havebeen removed into safe storage whilstthe splendid memorials to the 4th and 6thEarls in the Shrewsbury Chapel will remainconcealed behind specially constructedwooden panels until work is finished. Onlythe Talbot dog looks down from his loftyperch to supervise the work below! The ongoing work of prayer and worship,alongside the important work of theCathedral Archer Project, has continuedthrough all this time and we have beenSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 8 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

the future Welcome to Beauchief Abbey www.beauchiefabbey.org.uk email [email protected] Weekly Services are held at Beauchief Abbey All welcome 1st 2nd & 4th Sundays each month Holy Communion: 11.00am 3rd Sunday Evensong: 3.00pm 5th Sunday Mattins 11.00am Our church services are based on the Book of Common Prayer and refreshments are served after the service. Sees our website for more information about the Abbey and special events.Easter 2014 the cathedral will be ready toplay a full part in the diocesan centenarycelebrations as well as to give thanks forour own first 100 years as a cathedral.Next year will be a very significant time forour diocese and we are looking forwardto sharing with friends from across thediocese in the range of celebrations nextyear. Please do continue to hold the work andministry of the cathedral in your prayersduring this time of huge change anddevelopment and do please drop by tosee us and the work that is going on anytime you are in town. You would be verywelcome. Revd Canon Christopher Burke and Janet Ridler, Sheffield CathedralSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 9 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Sharing and Caring ave you ever asked someone the tremendous work of chaplains, how they are, then realised and we have a small team at church willing to visit when members of the Hyou haven’t listened to their congregation are in hospital. answer? It’s easily done; our minds Telephone calls can be a vital area are so easily distracted. Listening of caring for others. A simple call can to others is not as easy as it might show love and concern especially seem. if someone has not been seen for some time. We have a pastoral Loneliness, isolation and fear team at St Chad’s that prays for one are things we all suffer from at person or family each week of the different times in our lives. In times year by contacting them by phone. of difficulty, even with a strong faith This means that every person on our it can be very hard to pray and we electoral roll receives prayer at some wonder ‘where are you God?’. When point through the year. Many have someone comes alongside to listen said what a help this has been, and and pray for our needs it can make often a phone call has come at ‘just all the difference. the right time’ we have been told. I am a volunteer pastoral assistant There are many people caring for St Chad’s church, having been week by week for the needs of licensed by the Bishop to carry others in our community through out pastoral work in the Sheffield offering lifts, toddler groups, Besom, Diocese here. This means I can visit Food Bank support, Busy Hand’s people in their homes to pray and group, Third Age, home groups and support them. It also may involve Call in for a Cuppa, to mention just taking communion to them if they a few. have been unable to attend services, for instance through illness. In We can all help the world to a short service in their home become a more loving place often spiritual strength is often by the most simple renewed to help through ways: a note, a thoughtful difficult circumstances. word, a phone call, showing Hospital visiting is an a genuine interest in others. important area of pastoral These all help to create a work. Relatives may caring environment and live away and being of course in doing these in hospital can be a things we are pleasing lonely and difficult to God who asks us to time. Volunteer work ‘Love your neighbour’. in local hospitals has Pauline Johnson given me insight toSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 10 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

am currently reading in my spirituality. I have had Nursing and Spirituality Transformed - Football, Faith countless personal experiences where my faith has, without aIand Me by Linvoy Primus, doubt, helped me enormously.who played for Portsmouth, my My family are members ofhometown football team. Linvoy St William of York and my wifeis a Christian, as I would describe Christina and I have done ourmyself, and his book has helped best to bring up our sons withinme put some thoughts together the framework of God’s values.about my relationship with ‘caring’. Christina, too, is a nurse and cares for patients in St Luke’s Hospice. My experience as a qualified Most of our fellow nursing friendsnurse for the last 30 years has and current colleagues would notbeen very wide-ranging. I have describe themselves as ‘religious’been employed in the fields of – but, of course, you do notcoronary care, elderly care and, necessarily have to have religiousfor many years, as a community beliefs in order to be able to carepsychiatric nurse for those both for others. However, I do thinkunder and over the age of 65. that some people are unaware of their own spirituality. My Since coming to Sheffield with spirituality has certainly providedmy family ten years ago, I have me with the values required tobeen working with older people work in the caring field – valuesin the mental health service in such as compassion, dignity,Rotherham and currently manage respect and understanding. Thea day hospital for people with deeper that you explore your ownmemory problems. spirituality and beliefs, the deeper you are able to understand the So, what keeps me in this values and needs of others, Iprofession? You’ve heard what believe.people say. Nurses are ‘angels’,working long hours on low pay I have focused very much on– the view of many, I imagine. caring with a ‘nursing’ theme, butOne-and-a-half million nurses we must remember that there iseach have their own reasons for care everywhere in our lives andchoosing a career in the caring our society. Sadly, we don’t liveprofession, but empathy and care in a perfect world and, more oftenof others will surely be top of their than not, it is the imperfectionslist. of our world which make the headlines. I have always enjoyed caringfor others – it has always been Thirty years in the nursing andimportant to me. I have worked caring profession have confirmedwith so many caring people in so that my faith and spirituality willmany teams, and have met so remain my strength. I do believemany individuals who have helped that we are not so much humanto shape my values and beliefs. I beings who have the occasionalbegan my student nurse training in spiritual experience; we are1983 and have enjoyed each and spiritual beings who have humanevery step of my career. As I have experiences.grown older, raised a family andbecome a Christian, my working Robin Southeardpractice has been influenced bymy faith in God and my beliefSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 11 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Sheffield’s hidden armyIn the UK today, thousands of children are taking on adult roles A few months went ‘ to care for sick or disabled by and I eventuallymembers of their families – and plucked up theSheffield is no exception. courage to find out about Sheffield Young Sheffield Young Carers (SYC) is Carers. I asked mya registered charity which supports daughter if she’d likeyoung people between the ages of to go to one of their sessions and meeteight and 21 who care for someone some other kids her age that have similarat home. SYC provide one-to-one experiences.support, group activities and respitebreaks for young carers just like Sarah*. She was nervous about going but she loved it when she went. The one-to-one Sarah is 11. She helps to look after her sessions with one of the SYC staff at hermum Rebecca who suffers from bi-polar school beforehand definitely helped.disorder, variable agoraphobia and panicattacks. Like many young people, Sarah Sarah really looks forward to her after-didn’t realise that she was a young carer school sessions with SYC now. She neverat first. feels judged or out of place. She has been bullied at school because of my disability This is Rebecca’s account of how they but she never has to worry about that whilemade their discovery together: she’s with her new friends. They just have a good time!‘ Last year I was watching Red Nose Day with Sarah – or it might have been SYC provides somewhere safe and Children in Need. One of the film clips fun for Sarah to go that doesn’t leave mewas about young carers. My heart was in feeling anxious or worried. On its own thatmy mouth and I was holding back the tears doesn’t sound like a lot but I really can’tas I saw all these other kids performing put a value on how much that means toeveryday household chores and supporting Sarah and me. They also look out for hertheir parents, just like my daughter helps wellbeing because being a young carer canme. be incredibly stressful for lots of reasons. At SYC, Sarah has someone she can talk Sarah watched the film with growing to, to off-load her stress or talk about herinterest and she nudged me, saying, “Well experiences at home. The SYC team knowI do all those things, and I’m not a carer that when a child has a disabled parentam I.” at home, their ‘normal’ isn’t what other people might think it should be. That was when I burst into tears.She was basically being told by a TVprogramme that her ‘normal’ wasn’tnormal. I just looked at her and said, “Well, yes,you... you help me out a lot because of myillness don’t you? That’s being a youngcarer.” “Oh?” she said, “I didn’t know that.” Thenshe gave me a cuddle because I’d gotupset and said, “It’s alright Mum, I don’tmind”. She says that a lot.St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 12 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

miracles, near death experiences, During this fast Yun was repeatedlytorture and escaping from impossible tortured, humiliated and beaten by Prison Guards and fellow prisoners. Insituations. prison violent and dangerous men Brother Yun experienced all these, observed Yun‟s faith and obedience after following God‟s calling since the to God. They realised that he was not a criminal, just a committed Christianof carersage of 16. Through illegal house churches he helped spread and came themselves into a deep andChristianity through China, whilstevading the Chinese authorities who loving relationship with Jesus. Miraculous and loving interventionssaw him as a dangerous criminal.After his conversion, Yun fasted for helped Yun for example jumping over a ten foot wall; walking through the100 days on just a bowl of rice, praying for a chance to open doors of a high security prison unobserved and walking after his legs glance at a Bible; his family were concerned were so severely broken (he was told he would be crippled for life after this for his sanity. To be found with a Bible would punishment). Whatever Yun experienced, God have meant serious repeatedly demonstrated his consequences and faithfulness never leaving him or his punishment. God honoured this fast and family to cope alone. We will probably never experience this kind of prayer sending Yun a persecution but this book is testimony Bible. He immediately to the incredible power of God and his read and memorised chapters from the Bible. Holy Spirit. Sian MannTo find out more abouWt SithhefeffwielrdesourcesYoung Carers or to make a donationto support our work, please visit www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk or call 0114 CALL IN FOR A CUPPA258 4595 today.*Names have been changed to protect the At Church Houseidentities of ‘Sarah’ and ‘Rebecca’. Data from the (56 Abbey Lane)2011 Census revealed that 166,363 children inEngland are caring for a parent, a sibling or another 10am to 12 noonfamily member. On the last Saturday of each month. Bring & Buy (new items) Handicrafts Home BakingSt Chads Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 22 email: [email protected] Offices: 15 Camping Lane, Sheffield S8 0GB website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 13 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

What’s in a Name? n the A31 to Dorset we named not a beggar. His identity depended our child. Choosing a name on who he was, not what he was. Owas a big deal. We wanted The Bible talks about God knowing who we are even before one that meant something to us. we are born (Psalm 139). This Loads of books are available giving includes God knowing our name definitions of names. We searched, (Isaiah 43:1 and John 10:3). God pondered and played around with knows who we are! God knows our different ones. The name of our names! baby is important. Their name is more than identification. Their Whilst having a picnic this name is part of their identity. weekend, a wasp kept flying around our food. This was irritating. We Names are important. We wanted to brush it away. We might exchange names when we meet think that God sees us as wasps. someone for the first time. To be We might think God is irritated by “on first name terms” with someone us, ready to squash us or cover us indicates a depth of relationship. It with a glass! The Bible reminds us often reveals that we are friends. that God is our heavenly father and Calling someone by a shortened that we are his children. God is form of their name – a ‘nickname’ – ready to guide and encourage us, normally indicates an even deeper not brush us aside. Our perception level of connection. To get this of what a father is like may be etiquette confused is likely to offend. tarnished. But God is the perfect, Our names are important. They heavenly father who exceeds all our reveal our identity. expectations. Names appear frequently in Choosing the name of our child the Bible. Just as when we meet is important. We care about them. someone for the first time, these We want our baby to know we cared names reveal something about the about their identity even before they identity of that person. A name were born. becomes an individual with a life story. God is a father. He knows your name. He knows your identity. He One of my favourite people in the cares for you. Like Bartimaeus, Bible is Bartimaeus (you can read your identity is inseparable from about him in Mark 10:46-52. If you your heavenly father. This week, don’t have a Bible, try the website may you know the God who knows biblegateway.com). Bartimaeus who you are. was a blind beggar. He sat on the road and asked for money to help Prayer him survive. He was not someone If you would like to know your who many people would be on heavenly father, why not say this first name terms with. His name prayer: was not his own but an indication of who his father was. His identity God, I thank you that you know was inseparable from his father. my name. Thank you that you know Incredibly, Bartimaeus was healed who I am. Thank you that you care by Jesus. Also fascinating is that for me. I want to know you. I pray we know Bartimaeus’s name. that you would help me to know you. Show me the ways you are Names are important. For working in my life. Bartimaeus to be known by name shows he made friends after his Amen healing. He became an individual, Richard AttewSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 14 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

A s people in South Yorkshire from a temporary, unlicensed Take Care on Bonfire Night prepare for their bonfire market stall; night celebrations, South lDon’t drink alcohol if setting offYorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) fireworks;issue safety advice to makesure the night goes off without a l Always supervise childrenbang. around fireworks and bonfires; l Keep fireworks in a closed box As well as issuing the usual and follow the instructions onguidance on avoiding accidents, each firework;SYFR and its partners are l Light the firework at arm’sworking together to reduce length using a taper and thenanti-social behaviour which can stand well back;blight neighbourhoods at this l Never go back to a fireworktime of year. which has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off it may still Local residents can help by explode;keeping the police informed l Don’t site a bonfire too nearof any instances of anti-social your display or firework storagebehaviour involving fire and area, or close to fences or trees;fireworks to help us prevent l Never use flammable liquidsunnecessary injuries or damage like paraffin or petrol to getto property. it going as this can result in uncontrolled spread of fire or South Yorkshire Fire & explosion;Rescue’s Head of Prevention l Don’t burn dangerous rubbishand Protection Kevin Ronan (e.g. aerosols, gas cylinders,said: “This is a fun time of paint tins, tyres and bottles);year for communities, and the l Keep pets indoors.last thing we want to see issomeone getting injured as a Alternatively, why not attendresult of careless or dangerous an organised event?behaviour. For further advice, or to “I’d encourage everyone to organise a free Home Safetyhave a great time but to always Check from South Yorkshire Firethink about what they are doing & Rescue, call 0114 253 2314.to avoid any upset or injury.” Safety and consideration forothers are important not onlyon the night itself but in the runup to bonfire night. Under thelaw, fireworks cannot be let offbetween 11pm and 7am. At home, you can stay safe byfollowing these simple tips:l Always buy fireworks thatconform to British Standards.This means that they shouldhave BS 7114 written on the box;lDon’t buy fireworks fromanywhere you’re not sure about,such as the back of a van orSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 15 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Services at St Chad’sSundayServices TThhee 99aamm SSeerrvviiccee ● TTrraaddiittiioonnaall iinn ssttyyllee ●IInncclluuddeessHHoollyyCCoommmmuunniioonn,,aasseerrmmoonn && hhyymmnnss ●IInncclluuddeess rreeffrreesshhmmeennttss aafftteerrwwaarrddss ●TTaakkeennffrroomm CCoommmmoonnWWoorrsshhiipp::HHoollyyCCoommmmuunniioonn Lifted,tthhee 1101.a3m0aSmerSveicrveice ● IInnffoorrmmaall aanndd rreellaaxxeedd iinn ssttyyllee ● AAnn eemmpphhaassiiss oonn ffaammiilliieess ● IInncclluuddeess mmuussiicc,, lleedd bbyy aa bbaanndd ●IRncelfuredsehsmreefnretsshsmerevnetds fbroemfor1e0t.h1e5-s1e0r.v4ic5eam WeekdayServices MMoorrnniinngg PPrraayyeerrss • MMoonnddaayyttooTThhuurrssddaayyaatt99aamm EEvveenniinngg PPrraayyeerrss • MMoonnddaayyttooTThhuurrssddaayyaatt55ppmm TThhee TThhuurrssddaayy 1100aamm SSeerrvviiccee • TTrraaddiittiioonnaalliinnssttyyllee • TTaakkeennffrroomm CCoommmmoonnWWoorrsshhiipp:: HHoollyyCCoommmmuunniioonn • IInncclluuddeessHHoollyyCCoommmmuunniioonn,, aasseerrmmoonn && hhyymmnnss • HHeellddiinntthheeLLaaddyyCChhaappeellaatt tthheebbaacckk ooff cchhuurrcchh OtherServices PrayerandPraise A•TTSimounbedeathoye,lbFdeeobnSruMtaiorlylnd1a3yaJtu7n.3e02p0mand Monday July 18, 7.15-8pm ASse•rhvAicWceosneotedfmqnupeileasttivrdeefalaeyncdtiSomneeordnvitaOitccivteeobfoerrm23ofawndorship NovweWmithebdtenhree2st7dhaefrymo,meMSa7er.c1eh5ki9tnoga8tSp7tmi.l3ln0epsms with Jesus .SCTethSTClCu: ethr(hc0lCu:ah1rCSTh(d1c0Oaet’hh4s1ldCuf):1OfCsrih(24cc0hfaC7)ehf1iud4c:h21Orse9u7c45sfr4hC)0fLc:i,c82hih51nLe67u,05dis 4rnL8ec:Cdi6n5nh1ea0,d5Anm8LevCiA6npneaivdnnAmeeugvnnpeeLui,nnAaeSugn,veheeWL,en,aWfouSfnioeehoed,leo,dsWfdSefSisheoae8elotdsafd0ftiSssGee8lAda0 tsGS8B0GB PPaaggePea3g1e6 14 weembwasweeiielmet:mebboa:sasfiiilfitwl:ite:ceow:eo:[email protected]@wcc@whh..sssasattttdccdcchhsshh.aa.aaooddddrrssggss....oooorrrrgggg

esus was a story-teller. We hated Samaritans for a variety of The Compassionate Samaritan forget this sometimes. We reasons. They were considered religiously dodgy, ethnically inferiorJremember his reputation for and politically suspect. Jews healing miracles. We would not even touch an object ifremember his birth in a manger they had known that a Samaritanand his death on a cross. But as had touched it. Many centurieswell as these things, Jesus was before there had been a concerteda consummate story-teller. He attempt by the Jewish authoritiescould keep crowds in thrall with his to “ethnically cleanse” Jerusalemsubversive parables that would get from such people. If we wantunder the skin of the religious and modern examples then think ofpolitical establishment and reveal Serbians and Bosnians, or – sadlyprejudice and oppression for what – Israelis and Palestinians. Inthey were. some respects little has changed in Jesus’ homeland for thousands Other generations would have of years.almost certainly have been ableto recount most of the parables. The Samaritan goes beyondThese days, as the Christian story what would be consideredis taken further and further away necessary in patching up the man’sfrom the school curriculum, our wounds and arranging for him tofamiliarity with the parables is be cared for (at the Samaritan’sdwindling. However there is one expense) until he recovered.parable that has survived, in name The point Jesus makes isn’t justat least, because of its common that the Samaritan was goodusage as a shorthand for someone (compassionate would be a betterwho does something kind. That description), but that his Jewishparable is of course the Good listeners had to imitate that person.Samaritan. The Samaritan acts as a role model in the story. It’s not simply I have seen the story often told enough to care for our friends andin school assemblies as a morality family (“charity begins at home”tale of how we shouldn’t judge is the very opposite of Jesus’other people. But the parable message). We need to widen ourgoes much deeper than this. It concern to all those who share ouris a parable about racism and community’s space. That meansnarrowness of vision. It’s a parable asylum seekers and refugees. Itthat I think speaks as relevantly to means people of differing faithsour society today as it ever has. and none. It means people who we think may be at enmity with us, Briefly, the story tells of a man or with whom we ourselves feelmugged on a notorious stretch discomfort and unease.of road between the towns ofJerusalem and Jericho. As he “Love your neighbour aslies there dying in the heat, two yourself”, Jesus said. Andreligious figures – our equivalent when asked, what a neighbourperhaps of a vicar and a might look like, he told a storychurchwarden – walk by but rather of a Samaritan. What might ourthan help, walk by on the other neighbour look like today?side of the street. Rev Toby Hole A third man comes along.He is a Samaritan. The JewsSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 17 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

ChrisShephardPlumbing.com NO CALL OUT Show you CHARGE The shops and television channels willBATHROOM & SHOWER ROOM shortly be advertising the latest “mustREFURBISHMENT SPECIALISTS have” toys and gadgets that we need this Christmas. Soon we will start to thinkINSPIRATION, DESIGN, INSTALLATION about the people we care for – our family and friends – what will we give them this❚ Full bathroom refurbishments Christmas? Children will make lists and❚ Bathroom suite swaps leave them around hoping we may take❚ Installation of new showers up their hints. Sadly, this doesn’t work for❚ Swap your bath for a walk-in shower every child…❚ New toilets, basins & taps❚ Resealing baths, showers etc Dasha’s story❚ New & replacement radiators is just one of❚ Thermostatic valves fitted the stories❚ Wall & floor tiling brought back by❚ Leaks, drips & bursts our volunteers❚ Central heating after distributing shoeboxes inFREE estimates • FREE 12 month guarantee • Fully Insured countries such as Belarus, Bosnia, “Chris Shephard Plumbing completely replaced our bathroom and Swaziland. and did a fantastic job! Their work is of an excellent standard and they We can’t erase were patient and diligent. If you want a new bathroom I would HIGHLY the poverty and needs for all these children but we can in a small way show that recommend Chris Shephard Plumbing!” Rachel Charles, S11 we care by adding one extra gift to our Christmas shopping list. t: 0114 220 3299 – 07908 898 827 www.chrisshephardplumbing.com How to help It’s so easy – l Simply brightly wrap a shoebox and decide on the gender and age of the child; l Fill the box with small goodies such as a soft toy, ball, cars, doll; school items – pens, pencils, colouring book; toothbrush,St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 18 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

care this Christmastoothpaste, comb, soap, hat, gloves, This is Dasha from Belarus.scarf and of course, sweets with a She is partially-sightedsell-by date of at least March 2014 and sings wonderfully. Last(not chocolate); year she told her parentsl Add a donation towards shippingcosts (£3); and she would like a doll forl Finally, bring the completed Christmas from Santashoebox along to St Chad’sChurch or the Church Claus.Office by the end of Her parents did notNovember. have much money Samaritan’s Purse, the and told hercharity that organises there was noOperation Christmas such person asChild, works with localchurches and charities Santa, so thereoverseas to distribute would be nothe boxes to those who doll. She wasneed them regardless of heartbroken.their background or beliefs But when she openedasking nothing in return. These her shoebox, whatmay be in schools, hospitals, was at the top of theorphanages, homeless shelters or box? A doll!impoverished neighbourhoods. Christmas Child we can make it happen Last Christmas, a total of 977,880 for some.children in 15 countries across the worldreceived a special shoebox gift, thanks If you would like more information orto the caring and commitment of ordinary want to come along to the warehouse topeople like you and me around the UK. help check shoeboxes, please contact me through the church office on 0114 274 To us these may seem like very simple, 5086. With your help we can bring joy tobasic gifts, but like Dasha in Belarus, for even more children this year.many children there will not be any excitingpresents to open. But through Operation Carole TitmanSa d i e H a l l a t t Mobile Hair StylistCall Sadie on Professional, reliable stylist with over 18 years of experience0771 2461064St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 19 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Creature ComfortersWhen we think of animals and are 36 per cent inaccurate, either false caring it is usual to think of us positive or negative. humans doing the caring; but ina high percentage of cases the roles are The most recent job for dogs isreversed and the animals are the carers. helping people with dementia. The first two began their work in July after 18 Perhaps the first caring animals were St months of training and the changesBernard mountain rescue dogs with their they have brought about in the lives oflittle barrels of brandy. sufferers and their families have been unbelieveable. Guide dogs for the blind have alsobeen around a long time, since the First Contrary to popular belief, cats canWorld War in fact, when it was found also care, as shown by A Street Catthat German Shepherds had a knack of Named Bob who turned James Bowen’sguiding soldiers blinded by gas. life from heroin addict to responsible citizen. Bob now has his own blog and is There have been many stories of guide something of a television celebrity.dogs changing their owners’ lives. Arecent one was Mahomed-Abraar Khatri, Thousands of horses work in the policea Muslim student who lost his sight six force and many more are employed byyears ago. He was given a guide dog but the Army – now mainly on ceremonialdog saliva is deemed unclean to Muslims duties. But the First World War couldso it was difficult for the family to practice not have been won without the horses.their faith. However, after consultation, Eight million died in France of woundsa legal decree or fatwa was issued that or exhaustion and over 90 per cent ofmade Vargo the first dog ever to be the survivors were sold in France asallowed into a British mosque. He now horsemeat - it being too expensive tohas his own area under the stairs with a bring them home.bed and toys. Of course, there were exceptions Other jobs for dogs include: hearing including the fictional Joey, hero ofdogs for the deaf, dogs who alert their Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse, and theowners to impending epileptic fits or real war horse named Warrior belongingdiabetic comas and police dogs who find to General Jack Seely (aka Gallopermissing persons or who sniff out drugs. Jack). Warrior was a born leader andAround 1,500 dogs are employed in the became famous for his bravery. Wherearmed forces as protection (guard) dogs he led both men and horses willinglyor sniffer dogs for explosives. Among followed until he was thought to bethem is Treo who has won the animal invincible. The genesis of Joey is alsoVictoria Cross, being hailed as the interesting. Among his grandfather’sWorld’s Bravest Dog. Treo saved many effects, Michael Morpurgo found a picturethousands of lives including his master’s. of a First World War horse caught up in barbed wire in no-man’s-land. The look of More recently, dogs have been terror in the eyes or horse and rider madeemployed in the NHS to sniff out cancer him want to bring home the truth of war tocells in laboratory specimens. They a young audience but he was unsure howare highly effective, being 98 per cent to tell the story. Morpurgo owns a farmaccurate, whereas traditional lab testsSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 20 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

where deprived children can learn to carefor the land and the animals. Returninghome one evening he saw a light inthe stables and heard talking. Pausing,he saw an eight-year-old boy who hadbeen unable to communicate with staffor other children telling the horse allabout his home life and problems. Ashe approached, Morpurgo realised that,not only was the horse listening, but itwas also understanding and responding.Morpurgo knew how to write his book –the horse, like Black Beauty before him,could tell his own story – and Joey wasborn. Perhaps, as the centenary of the FirstWorld War approaches we should pauseand reflect on the debt we owe to theanimals who don’t take sides and shareour lives. In the opening pages of WarHorse, Morpurgo describes a painting ofJoey and writes: “Some in the village, only a very fewnow and fewer as each year goes by,remember Joey as he was. His story iswritten so that neither he, nor those whoknew him, nor the war they lived and diedin, will be forgotten.” Sylvia BennettSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 21 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Caring in the Countryside hirlow Hall Farm is an experience filled with unforgettable educational trust on the moments, such as holding a newly- hatched chick, bottle feeding a new- Wedge of Sheffield, bordering born lamb or simply seeing a pig with her piglets for the first time. onto the beautiful Peak District. It was set up in 1979 by Alan Aikin, Some secondary school groups who grew up in the inner city and visit the farm on a weekly basis was sent to a farm as an evacuee to help them gain qualifications – during the Second World War. either in animal care, or in studying He was so profoundly affected by the environment and how land is his experience of farming and the used with a view to a sustainable countryside that many years later he future. decided to set up a centre so that all inner-city children could come About a third of the farm’s land and experience the wonders of the is managed under the Countryside countryside. Since then, thousands Stewardship scheme, which means of children and young people, we enhance and conserve the many of them from disadvantaged landscape and wildlife for people backgrounds, have visited the farm to enjoy. This entails low stocking on a daily or residential basis. and grazing, no fertilizers or sprays, delaying haymaking until native Whirlow Hall Farm is a fully- plants have flowered and produced functioning working farm of 138 seed, and maintaining dry stone acres with a variety of livestock and walls. growing spaces, including: l a flock of 250 sheep that Above all, Whirlow Hall Farm produces around 400 lambs a year; is continually striving to care for l a high-welfare, intensive pig unit the land, its animals, and the housing 20 breeding sows and two environment, as well as nurturing boars; the development and understanding l a mixed herd of beef cows of all the children who visit. By including Aberdeen Angus, providing learning that is based on Shorthorns and Galloway; experience, enjoyment, inspiration l a poultry unit with 200 free-range and respect for all living things, we hens kept for egg laying; aim to help create a society that l seasonally reared free-range understands and appreciates its turkeys for sale at Christmas; connection with nature. l ponies, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs, cared for, in part, by the To find out more about the work of visiting children; Whirlow Hall Farm, please visit our l seasonal vegetables and soft fruit website: www.whirlowhallfarm.org grown in the fields; and l diverse horticultural Cathy Anderson areas including polytunnels and a vineyard. Whilst at the farm, visitors develop an understanding of farming and where their food comes from, and learn to care for animals, plants and the countryside. For many this is a totally newSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 22 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

ho cares for the alert, and happy morning or afternoon Who Cares?... Do You? elderly, mobility-restricted visit’ ending with a dated visit to look forward to. There is no chargeWmember in our community and the befriender will listen, maybe read, chat about memories andbereft of a nearby living relative? hopefully have a laugh during theirOften we assume carers or time without chores. The reasons‘The State’ will but that isn’t for the first call to us are many andalways possible. Frequently the varied resulting from bereavement,caring friendly help comes from onset of illness, an accident or aneighbours. loss of confidence but each call can bring hope! The 3rd Age Ministry was startedto offer activities to help the mobile, We know our idea works becauselonely or feeble footed to find fun, friendships grow. Our befriendersfriendship and a safe space to live locally, are discrete, respectspend one or two afternoons a different beliefs or lack of faith. Theyweek. The Thursday 10am service keep confidences, will not gossipcreates a good space to share and become befrienders becauseworship, fellowship and caring they love Jesus and visit in that love.friends. But what about the non-believers who lack energy, willpower Jesus cares about us and heor encouragement to go out to seek cares about you. We can onlyfriendships and interest? share our time with another lonely or needy person if we know about What about the housebound, them. Do you care enough to helplonely and those who have lost their us? If you know someone who couldconfidence or mobility? Who cares use our service please contact thefor them? church office on 274 5086 and ask for Yvonne to contact you. St Chad’s 3rd Age Befrienders’Team does! Yvonne Smith Currently those we befriend livelocally, do not attend church andmay not be Christians. Initiallycarers, medical centres, socialworkers, neighbours and familymembers had sought our help forthem. We made a first visit, matchedthem to a ‘friend’ and now they lookforward to regular visits by a caringbefriender. They receive a qualityhour of ‘whatever will create a livelySt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 23 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 24 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

The Other Boleyn Girl Meanwhile, Mary spends as much Book Reviewby Philippa Gregory time as she can with her childrenISBN 978-0743227445 and is allowed to take them to her family country home, but Henry likesThis is a story of intrigue at to keep them at court sometimes so the court of Henry VIII. Mary he can see them. Mary’s husband Boleyn, sister of Anne and dies and she meets William Stafford,George and a member of the a gentleman in Henry’s employ. Hepowerful Howard family, was has the task of taking Mary to andmarried at 13 to William Carey, a from her family home. She feels hecourtier to Henry; Mary was a lady- is inferior in status but he loves herin-waiting. and she knows that in marrying him, she can lead a peaceful life away When Mary catches Henry’s eye, from court.the Howards see this as a way topower and advancement. Mary Anne marries Henry and becomesknows she is a pawn in the game, Queen but still the plotting goes on.but her husband is set aside and Henry is desparate for a male heirMary told to encourage Henry. She and Anne’s first child is a girl leadingbecomes his mistress. to speculation as to her popularity. Life at court is not easy, reputations Henry, disappointed at his lack of are destroyed and all sorts ofa male heir is delighted when Mary situations arise. Ultimately Anne fallsproduces a daughter, then a son. from favour, goes to her death andThe Howards’ sights are on a future all the Howards’ plans are in tatters.king, but Henry is still married andMary would prefer time with her Mary and William livedchildren away from court. happily together at Rochford and when Mary’s parents Time passes and Henry’s interest died she inherited the familyin Mary wanes and he sees in Anne lands in Essex and theya new mistress. Mary is ordered by lived happily there with herthe Howards to help Anne ensnare children. She was now thethe King. This she does, but Anne other Boleyn girl and happyis clever and witholds her favours, with her lot.wanting marriage and chance to beQueen. All the scheming begins to A good read with plentyhave the King’s marriage annulled, of historical background ofleaving him free to marry Anne the time.and make her Queen, much to theHowards’ delight. Mary Diskin, St Chad’s 3rd Age Book Club St Chad’s Church has two rooms available for hire at 56 Abbey LaneSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 25 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

‘A caring family’ ike many born in the 1930s, keep up with their normal day-to- Eric Sayce served Britain day hobbies, while the charity’s IT and photography sessions help L as part of the compulsory members develop new skills. National Service programme that The charity has three centres ran from 1939 to 1960. And, like for those who need extra support many of that generation, Eric now in their day-to-day lives: one in suffers from sight loss. Llandudno, one in Brighton and one in Sheffield, only a few miles away Eric was called up for National from St Chad’s itself. Service in 1956, and served in the RAF with 35 Squadron Bomber Since joining Blind Veterans UK Command. Serving at bases in the in 2000, Eric has received help UK and Malta, he flew Canberra to overcome his blindness, taking bombers before going on to work advantage of the charity’s cooking as a civilian engineer. and IT classes. He says he has grown in confidence and feels Less than 30 years later, Eric independent once more, describing completely lost his sight. Barely 50 Blind Veterans UK as a caring years old, Eric suffered a condition family network which has helped that led to his retinas becoming him lead a fuller life. detached. Unlike many people suffering from sight loss, Eric didn’t A keen history buff, Eric also go blind gradually – it took just works as a consultant on a one year for him to lose his sight voluntary basis with a charity which completely. produces audio guides and tactile maps for the blind and partially Blindness can be hugely sighted. isolating, especially for those who lose their sight later in life. While Blind Veterans UK currently That’s why Blind Veterans UK, the supports over 3,000 blind veterans, charity for blind ex-service men we estimate that there could and women, launched its No One be 68,000 plus former military Alone campaign last year to reach personnel who are eligible for our veterans struggling to cope with free and comprehensive support. sight loss. If you suffer from sight loss and Since 1915, Blind Veterans UK, served in the Armed Forces – formerly St Dunstan’s, has been regardless of how long you served helping veterans affected by sight or how you lost their sight – please loss based on the principle that contact Blind Veterans on 0800 no one who served in Britain’s 389 7979 or see our website, noonealone.org.uk, for more armed forces should face details. blindness alone. Blind Veterans UK Blind Veterans UK offers equipment and training email: [email protected] to help its members with website: www.stchads.org everyday tasks, to stay in touch with friends and relatives and to learn new skills and hobbies. By using gadgets like talking microwaves and audiobooks, members are able toSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 26Church Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA Tel: (0114) 274 5086

race Food Bank is a community sending an average of 25-30 boxes Grace Food Bank group set up to serve the S8 out a week.Garea. Volunteers represent A man contacted the food bank on behalf of himself, wife andmany local churches. daughter. They were struggling The food bank was launched last due to unexpected circumstances. They were on benefit and ran a tightNovember and by December the budget but the daughter was duefirst boxes were being handed out to to start secondary school and theypeople in need. had suddenly had to pay out £200 up front for her uniform. They were People can find themselves not eligible for any extra assistancein need for many reasons. The and the man was not having anybiggest factor is unemployment success finding work. When Graceand recent changes to the benefit Food Bank sent them their firstsystem mean many more people parcel here was the response:will find their stretched income “Thank you very much for your helpreduced even more, with little hope today, I unpacked the bags when Iof employment. For others a series got home and I broke down in tears.of events such as a run of bills, a Yes I was sad at having to ask forhousehold item needing replacing help, but these tears were from theor illness of a family member can joy now that I could feed my family.”cause hardship. Others have debts,addiction issues, family break-up To find out how you can help,problems or are asylum seekers go to gracefoodbanksheffield.with no rights to any benefit help. org.uk or email office@ gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk. Grace Food Bank has nowbuilt up a large list of professionalcontacts and referral points and isU-BEND PLUMBING Back To Your Best 07855028557 CHIROPRACTIC CLINICCBMoamatkhperloeovtoeenrs! FREE SCREEN FREE, no obligation- All budgets catered for 15 minute appointment- All calls answered where your chiropractor will be- All works guaranteed able to assess whether- OAP discounts! chiropractic treatment would be able to help you.O ver 25 years experience! Quote 'free screen' Call David: 07855028557 when you call to make your appointment. 0114 235 9509348a Meadowhead, Sheffield, S8 7UJ www.btyb.co.uk No treatment will be given at this appointment.St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 27 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Registers 2013 For Weddings and FuneralsBaptisms You don’t have to be a churchgoer toJuly have a wedding in church or be28 Jayden Clive Jonathan ‘religious’ to have a dignified and Johnson meaningful funeral service at St Chad’s. Arthur John Ives If you live in the Woodseats or Beauchief area, St Chad’s would beAugust delighted to help you, whether it is15 Michelle Bellamy planning the Big Day or saying goodbye to a loved one.Weddings For weddings please contact St Chad’s church office. For funerals please tellJuly your funeral director that you would like13 Matthew Christopher White to have a church service. & Charlotte Kate Walker l If you have had a new baby andAugust would like to celebrate that baby’s birth10 Peter John Conn & Zara with a service in church then please Diane Whitham come to one of our thanksgiving and16 Keith Antony Sharpe & baptism mornings at St Chad’s.  The Anne Mary Simmerson morning will explain the difference24 Christopher Lawrence between the two services and give Owen & Joelle Kate Sellars parents an opportunity to ask any questions. Please call the church officeFunerals on 0114 274 5086 if you are interested in attending.August12 Audrey Brooke (86)16 Sheila Thickitt (88)19 Leonard Handley (86)20 Joseph Alfred Bullock (97)30 Mary Spalding (95)St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 28 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Glynn Parker MALLORN Electrical Installations ROOFING CONTRACTORS 17th Edition 7 Dale View Road, Sheffield S8 0EJ ‘Phone 0114 235 6002 Lights - Sockets - Rewires Mobile 07853 350 085 PART P REGISTERED Email [email protected] now! Tel: 0114 274 8424 or Mob: 07986 174 125 Specialists in... Re-Roofing32 Chatfield Road, Woodseats, Sheffield, Flat Roofing S8 0HE. [email protected] Ridge Pointing Replacing Damaged Slates and Tiles Guttering Storm Damage - Insurance Work FREE ROOF SURVEY 24 Hour Call-Out ServiceSt Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 29 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

Contacts @ St Chad’sCHURCH OFFICE 9 Linden Avenue 274 5086TM eornm-ti1m0eamof-f1icpemh;oTuuress: - 9.30am-1pm; S8 0GAThurs - 9.30am-1pm; Fri - 9am-11am Helen Reynolds email: [email protected] Office Administrator Vicar Toby Hole (Vicarage) 274 9302 email: [email protected]/Assistant Minister Yvonne Smith 274 5086 for the elderlyYouth Worker Nick Seaman 274 5086 email: [email protected] in Sheffield Steve Winks and Impact magazine Darren Coggins 07875 950170 Tim Hopkinson 274 5086Church Wardens email: [email protected] Deputy Warden Jimmy Johnson 274 5086 Buildings Manager Linda McCann 274 5086 Malcolm Smith 274 5086Uniformed GroupsGroup Scout Leader Malcolm Smith 274 5086Guide Leader Ian Jackson 235 3044 Jemma Taylor 296 0555CHURCH HOUSE 56 Abbey Lane 274 8289Bookings Helen Reynolds 274 5086VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.stchads.orgPLEASE NOTE: The inclusion of advertisements in Impact in no way means theadvertiser is endorsed or recommended by St Chad’s Church.St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 30 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 31 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086

St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Page 32 email: [email protected] Office: 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 0GA website: www.stchads.orgTel: (0114) 274 5086