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St John the Evangelist - Lund Parish Magazine Proclaiming Christ and Serving the Community April 2020 75p

IN THE DIOCESE OF BLACKBURN & THE DEANERY OF KIRKHAM A MEMBER OF CHURCHES TOGETHER IN KIRKHAM & DISTRICT WEEKLY WORSHIP The Eucharist Morning Prayer Sunday 8am and 10.30am Morning Prayer is said in Church Tuesday 9.30am in church at 8.30am Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week Please see the weekly newsletter Baptisms & Weddings in church for confirmation of times Please speak to Fr. John ... KEEP IN TOUCH! Please let Fr. John or the church Contact details for Fr. John, the wardens know of all cases of churchwardens, and other officers illness. of our church can be found online: If you’re new to St John’s, please www.lundparish.org.uk introduce yourself to a member of the congregation. The Reverend John L. Bannister Lund Vicarage, Church Lane, Clifton, PR4 0ZE 01772 683617 E-mail [email protected]

Looking at the empty shelves in the We are in dark and challenging times supermarkets over recent days, I and we need to look out for each other have been reminded of a statement as well as having a particular concern made back in 1987 by the then Prime for the vulnerable members of our Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who community. was reported as having said in an interview “There is no such thing as In the days ahead, I ask you all to Society”. show care and concern for your neighbours as well as yourselves. The I cannot remember in what context she responsibility for the good management made the statement but seeing the of this pandemic is down to all of us evidence of the selfish behaviour of and, not just those in local and national some people who clearly are unable to government. think beyond their own needs, brought this quotation back to my mind. As a church, the Parish of Lund is here to serve the community, regardless of Times of national crisis such as we are whether or not you attend church, in presently experiencing, glaringly, show whatever ways we can. Please, let me both the strengths and weaknesses know if you think we can offer you any of the society to which we belong. kind of help or support, especially, if The selfish behaviour of those who you live alone. With God’s help, we will store up supplies and deprive others try to do all we can to live out our motto who cannot afford to is, thankfully, of “Proclaiming Christ and Serving the weakened by the self-giving generosity Community.” of so many others who, whilst being responsible about their own needs are God bless and protect you in these also able to show concern about the challenging times. needs of others, especially, those more vulnerable member of society. Yours, as ever, Fr John April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 3

CORONAVIRUS PRAYER Loving Lord, We pray for your love and compassion to abound as we walk through this challenging season. We ask for wisdom for those who bear the load of making decisions with widespread consequences. We pray for those who are suffering with sickness and for all who are caring for them. We ask protection for the elderly and vulnerable to not succumb to the risks of the virus. We pray for misinformation to be curbed that fear may take no hold in hearts and minds. As we exercise the good sense that you in your mercy provide may we also approach each day in faith and peace, trusting in the truth of your goodness towards us. Amen. THE BISHOP OF BURNLEY WRITES... Dear Friends, This comes with my love and prayers as you keep the holy season of Lent and gather together to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist. In these forty days we prepare ourselves through prayer, fasting and penitence to renew our baptismal promises at Easter. The privilege of refreshing our baptismal com- mitment to serving Jesus and following him is the highlight of the church’s year and a joy for us all. At the start of Holy Week I will be inviting your priest to dedicate his life anew to priestly service at the Chrism Mass. In the presence of his Bishop and surrounded by his fellow priests, he will make again the promises of Ordination in order to be prepared to serve you through Holy Week and then for the rest of the year. At the same Mass the oils which are used for ministry are blessed. 4 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

Without God’s people, there is no point in priesthood, and so I am writing in the hope that at least a few of you from your Parish might be able to attend the Chrism Mass to pray for your priest as he takes this important step. The Chrism is a joyful celebration and a wonderful chance to join together with fellow Christians at the start of Holy Week. Moreover, it is followed by a lovely feast when we can enjoy being together. The Chrism Mass this year will take place on Palm Sunday (April 5th) at St Anne’s Church, St Anne’s on Sea, FY8 2EA, beginning at 6pm. It would be really good to see you there. Thank you for your continued commitment to Christ in his church. Yours, Bishop Philip Hearing Problem? Visit the Irene Taylor Hearing Centre (Est. 1980) Smart-phone Compatible Hearing Aids • Hearing Protection Fully Independent • Wax Removal via Micro-suction TV & Phone Accessories • Home Visits Preston Hearing Centre Registered with the 4 St. Wilfrid Street, Preston PR1 2US Health Professions Council www.prestonhearingcentre.co.uk Tel.: 01772 252411 ANDREW DAVIES HPC Registered Chiropodist & Podiatrist Over 20 years experience in the NHS & private practice The best place for your foot problems 2b Church Street, Kirkham The Market Square Tel.: 01772 671925 April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 5

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APRIL DIARY Sunday  5th Palm Sunday   8:00am Eucharist 10:30am Parish Eucharist Tuesday   7th  9:30am Eucharist Thurs   9th Maundy Thursday   7:30pm Eucharist Friday   10th Good Friday   2:00pm Journey to the Cross Sunday 12th EASTER DAY   8:00am Eucharist 10:30am Parish Eucharist Tuesday 14th   9:30am Eucharist   7:30pm MU meet in Church Community Hall Thurs 16th 7:00pm Christian Mediation in the Church Community Hall    7:30pm Lund W.I. meet at Newton Village Hall Sunday 19th The Second Sunday of Easter   8:00am Eucharist 10:30am Parish Eucharist Tuesday 21st   9:30am Eucharist Thurs 23rd 10:30am Christian Retreat   7:00pm Christian Mediation in the Church Community Hall   7:00pm Newton with Clifton Village Hall AGM Sunday 26th The Third Sunday of Easter   8:00am Eucharist 10:30am Parish Eucharist Tuesday 28th   9:30am Eucharist   7:15pm Lectio Divina Group meet in Lund Community Hall Thurs 30th   7 - 8pm Christian Mediation in the Church Community Hall NEWTON WITH CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT TRUST COMMITTEE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 23rd April 2020 7:00pm in the Village Hall EVERYONE WELCOME April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 7

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SIDESPERSONS, INTERCESSOR & READER ROTA APRIL / BEGINNING OF MAY 2020 APRIL Sunday 5th Palm Sunday   8.00am Sidespersons Pat Brockie, Ann Hitchen Reader Ann Hitchen 10.30am Sidespersons Beryl & Jeff Penman, Jean Thomason Reader 1 Becky Carroll-Atkinson Reader 2 Margaret Collinge Intercessor Rosemary Cartwright Tuesday 7th Tuesday of Holy Week   9.30am Sidesperson Jacqui Stapleton Thurs   9th Maundy Thursday   7.30pm Sidespersons Sandra Tomlinson, Karen Whelan Reader Rosemary Cartwright Friday   10th Good Friday   2.00pm Sidespersons Joan Wiggans, Helen Bushe, Sheila Watson Reader Peter Gittins Intercessor Fr John Sunday 12th EASTER DAY   8.00am Sidespersons Marilyn & Roger Eckton Reader Roger Eckton 10.30am Sidespersons Nicola Booth, Caroline Byrne, Margaret Collinge Reader Ed Lawson Intercessor Peter Gittins Sunday 19th The Second Sunday of Easter   8.00am Sidespersons Chris & Jane Robertson Reader Jane Robertson 10.30am Sidespersons Janet Hayman-Start, Julie Mathews, Kath Keyes Reader Alex Livesey Intercessor Pam Metcalf continued on page 10 April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 9

Sunday 26th The Third Sunday of Easter   8.00am Sidespersons Brenda Ward, Barbara Pickervance Reader Brenda Ward 10.30am Sidespersons Ginny Needham, Pam Noblet, Peter Squires Reader Jill Mansfield Intercessor Ed Lawson MAY Sunday 3rd The Fourth Sunday of Easter   8.00am Sidespersons Pat Brockie, Ann Hitchen Reader Ann Hitchen 10.30am Sidespersons Beryl & Jeff Penman, Jean Thomason Reader Pam Metcalf Intercessor Tom Parry Tuesday 9:30am Eucharist Sidesperson is Jacqui Stapleton unless otherwise stated. Next Sunday...... HELP URGENTLY NEEDED 1st Clifton Brownies and 1st Clifton Guides are looking for adult helpers to assist the Leaders of both groups. 1st Clifton Rainbows meet in Lund Community Hall every Monday (during term-time) from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. Please contact Melissa Hart on 07452 855333 to find out more details. 1st Clifton Guides meet at the same venue each Wednesday from 7pm to 8:30pm. Please contact Ann Miller on 685088 for more details. 10 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

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A Christian Retreat at the Parish of Lund The Old Norse word ‘lund’ means ‘a grove of trees’. This is a day to take time out and contemplate creation, particularly trees and the peace they offer. We will reflect on The Cosmic Christ and Christ, The Tree of Life. The day includes stillness, prayer, discussion, reflection, presentation and an exploration of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, The Nightingale, including a performance of this wonderful tale. Thursday 23rd April 2020 10.30am - 4pm, with coffee/tea from 10am At: Lund Church Community Hall, Church Lane, Clifton, Preston PR4 0ZE (free parking available) Cost £20 (Please bring a packed lunch) For bookings, please contact Helen Bushe at: [email protected] 12 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

INTRODUCTION TO CHRCISHTRIIASNTIMANEDMIETADTITIAOTNION “Be still and know that I am God” Meditation is an ancient form of prayer. Its aim is to bring the distracted mind to silence and stillness, and rest in the presence of God. Even in our modern busy lives this is possible. We invite you to come along and try this form of prayer which is simple and peaceful. Lund Meditation Group provides an opportunity to experience the practice of Christian Meditation in a small group, to learn about its origins, and to discover its relevance as a form of prayer for the contemporary world. TThhuurrsdays ffrroomm77th:N0o0vpembteor 82:00109pm Lund C7.h0u0rpcmhtCo 8o.m00mpumnity Hall ChCuhrucrLhcuhLnLdaanCnehe,,uCCrcllhiiftfCotonon,mP,mrPeusrnetiotsnytoPHnRa4lPl 0RZ4E0ZE For more information: Contact Father John or Helen Bushe Email [email protected] World Community for Christian Meditation April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 13

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W.I. - FEBRUARY MEETING LANCASHIRE FEDERATION The February meeting of Lund unique examples of topiary. Some W.I. featured a talk by Steve of those have humorous features, Halliwell, who gave us a step either deliberately created or by by step guide to the gardens accident they have grown their own and grounds of Levens Hall. way to make us smile. In the hands Although it is famous for topiary of an expert the shapes took on a specimens, there are many more new meaning. features to the gardens, grounds and parkland. The evening concluded with refreshments, and a clever and Steve took us on a detailed unusual quiz set by Rosey Webster, photographic journey through who had us all puzzling, and there the individual trees, pointing out were no full marks for solving the the unique features and unusual cryptic clues. specimens. He shared his detailed knowledge and beautiful pictures The raffle results, competition with us. winners, and Birthday draw brought an enjoyable evening to a The borders and arched walkways close. New members are always were also featured, and we welcome; come as a visitor initially learned that Levens Hall grows without commitment to join us for three varieties of nuts. The final a taster of the many activities we spectacle was the collection of have on offer. photographs of the skilled and Meetings 3rd Thursday in the month, 7.30pm - Newton-with-Clifton Village Hall Contact Linda Beattie - [email protected] April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 15

Spirituality and Dementia Care: A Gospel Message of Hope. In early March we were delighted to welcome Sister Siobhan O’Keeffe to Lund for a day of reflection. Sister Siobhan is an RGN; she has a degree in Applied Theology as well as a Diploma in Person-Centered Dementia Care. She has worked in Outreach Dementia Support Services and Nursing Home Management. She currently works in Community Palliative Care. Today an increasing number of people are living with dementia and the purpose of the day was to help us respond to the social and pastoral issues this raises. During the morning sessions we were given a comprehensive overview of the clinical aspects of dementia. This factual part of the day was peppered with many examples and lively anecdotes from Sister Siobhan’s own experiences. During the lunch break a number of the participants enjoyed a leg-stretch around our grounds whilst some visited the church. Sister Siobhan began the afternoon by telling of a visit to Australia where she was a speaker at an International Dementia Conference. Before the conference began, she spoke to the local police to let them know that there would be people attending the conference who had dementia and who might get lost when they left the venue. 16 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

In the course of this tale, Sister donned a baseball cap with the word MISSING emblazoned on the front. She wore this for the rest of the day. In considering the teachings of the gospels and how these can be applied in everyday situations, she led us in discussion, in prayer, and in periods of silence. Everyone who attended the day found it to be most worthwhile. “Powerful”, “informative”, and “thought-provoking” were typical comments overheard on the way out. Many of those who attended from outwith Lund hope to be able to arrange a similar day with Sister Siobhan in their own parishes and services. Helen Bushe New Pilgrim Path Website of the Week. Saint Patrick really existed. Two Latin works, still surviving, can definitely be attributed to Patrick’s own authorship. Composed in Latin, in the fifth century, and preserved in manuscripts dating from the 800's onwards, these are the oldest extant texts written in Ireland. One of these documents is his Confessio or “Confession”, which is a testimony to Patrick’s personal faith and trust in God, to whom he attributes the entire success of his mission in Ireland. This short document, in a very accessible and accurate English translation by Pádraig McCarthy, can be read at www.newpilgrimpath.ie THE FACTS OF LIFE This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. From Marilyn Eckton April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 17

Newton Bluecoat School Report - March 2020 The children had fun dressing in This year we have decided to support their ‘onesies’ for the day. It was a the Jars of Change Lent Appeal great success, they did three laps 2020 along with St John`s Church of the school and had great fun. Lund. The children are going to fill The School Council raised £190 an empty jar with loose change and towards recycling bins for the return to school at the end of Lent. school grounds. Reception Class had a fantastic trip Reception have started their new to Pizza Express. They got to try lots topic all about Growth and Change. of different types of pizza toppings They are growing flowers in their and made their own pizzas which classroom. They have also had a they were allowed to take home. special delivery of 7 hen eggs which they are going to look after and The whole school celebrated World hopefully the eggs will hatch in a Book day. We were delighted to be couple of weeks` time. given 15 new books from Morrisons Kirkham and these were presented Our Swimming Team competed in to our Reading Ambassadors. We the Swimming gala at Kirkham Baths also held a book quiz in the hall and their fabulous performance followed by a cat-walk parade by the awarded them with first place. children wearing their costumes. Six children from Years 5 and 6 represented school at the Tchoukball Year Six had a fantastic day being Festival at Carr Hill high School. The Vikings and they even had a Viking formidable team scored 23 out of 24 battle. They have made some points and were the top performing impressive Viking Longboats in school of the afternoon. Design Technology and these are displayed in the school foyer. Newton Bluecoat School have now started collecting Aldi School Vouchers as well as recycling stamps, batteries and printer cartridges. If you have any of the above and would like to donate them, please bring them to the school office at any time or put them in the recycling box at the back of church. 18 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

Lund ‘Little Lambs’ Parents / Carer Toddler Group Every Monday 9.30am - 11.00am Lund Community Hall (except bank holidays/school holidays) £2 per family All welcome From babes in arms to preschoolers A warm welcoming friendly morning for both mum and child!! For more information or offers of help, please call Fran Tomlinson on 01772 690377 Rota for April / beginning of May 2020 Helper Back-Up April   6th Holiday 13th Holiday 20th Jean Thomason Anne Banister 27th Norma Spacey Margaret Collinge May  4th Holiday Should you be unable to cover your shift at Little Lambs please call your back up. January Eucharist Congregation/Communicants  2nd February 81 78  4th February   8   8  9th February 71 69 11th February 19 19 16th February 69 65 23rd February 65 64 26th February 35 34 April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 19

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LUND RAMBLERS 7th March 2020 – Formby Point Reserve After what seemed like weeks of but there was a strong breeze blowing nonstop rain on Tuesday 3rd March along the beach with the outgoing tide the sun hesitantly showed itself gently lapping to our right. and spring started for us around Lund and the Fylde Coast. It was Formby Point is an interesting place, not wall to wall sunshine but a partly due to the fact that the coast great improvement on February So, here is being eroded by the sea, the at about 9.00am on 7th March 17 first feature to be noticed being bricks ramblers (and one dog) set out for and general rubble from a car park Formby in anticipation of a decent and café lost to the sea in the 1960’s, days walking and our hopes were the coastline has moved inland by realised when we arrived with the 240 yards since then. Continuing we sun threatening to come out. noticed a metre thick layer of a brown substance in the dunes to our left, We headed north on a path that this is tobacco waste from a cigarette started adjacent to the toilet block and factory in Liverpool and it is said that continued through the woods until we 22,000 tonnes of waste was tipped reached open dunes, we carried on each year over and 18 year period parallel to the sea for a while until we and that this is exacerbating the reached a path down to the beach rate of coastal erosion. The tide was where we turned south. As we walked however too high to allow us to see along the beach in the sun was shining the footprints of animals and man, continued on page 24 April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 21

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continued from page 21 to expose the footprints. On leaving the beach we walked through more made in mud between 4,000 and 7,000 woods moving towards Squirrel Wood years ago that are exposed as the tide where we hoped to see the resident retreats. red squirrels, unfortunately squirrel pox has affected the local population and We now left the beach and headed reduced the numbers and the feeding inland passing fields of asparagus, of the squirrels is forbidden to reduce some sculptures and information transmission of the virus, and we did boards relevant to the area before not see any of these iconic animals. arriving at a picnic area for lunch. The We carried on a little way before area was famed for its asparagus returning to the cars after a walk of 5 production in Victorian times as ½ miles on a pleasant March day and “night soil” brought out of Liverpool enjoyed a pleasant journey home. was delivered to the site by the new Southport railway and used to fertilise Jeff Penman the ground. Next Rambles After lunch most of us returned to the beach as we hoped to find the 4th April 2020 footprints but although we found some Knott End with Jane Murden the quality was not as good as hoped and expected – we later heard that 2nd May 2020 – to be advised the tide had not retreated sufficiently Fare Pay & Books Payroll Bureau, Bookkeeping & Accounting AAT Licensed Member in Practice Services offered include:- Payroll Bureau - auto enrolment Bookkeeping Management Account (monthly or quarterly) Accounting & Limited Company Accounts Vat Returns Cash Flow Forecasting Personal Income Tax Cost efficient service ideal for small/medium sized businesses Please contact Katherine for further information or a no obligation quotation Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07813 175729 24 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

Our March meeting began with a Norma gave the vote of thanks, corporate communion service in commenting on how powerful the church. This quiet and reflective period of meditation had been. She service was good preparation for also pointed out that something had the meeting which followed in the occurred that has never happened community hall. before- Father John had managed to keep the whole group in silence for 10 Father John and Helen Bushe offered minutes! us an introduction to the practice of Christian meditation. In the busy and The meeting closed with notices and stressful world in which we live, this prayer. practice encourages us to still our minds, so that in silence we bring With the introduction of British Summer ourselves to rest in the God’s presence. time, meetings from April – October, We learnt about the origins of Christian return to Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in meditation and its relevance as a form the Lund Community Church Hall of prayer in the modern world. Father John spoke about the importance Dates for your diary: of using a mantra or, prayer word, to help settle fidgety minds. He then 14 April 9.30am led us through a relaxation exercise Corporate Communion and enrolment which prepared us for the 10 minute of of Jocelyn Parker meditation that followed. I can honestly say that during this period you could 7.30pm Evening meeting have heard a pin drop in the hall. ‘The history of Sacred Music’ Members found the experience very Kathryn Barnett prayerful and powerful. The session ended with a prayer of thanks for the Advanced notice. benefits we had received. Father John If you have ever wondered about encouraged us all to try to develop a the very realistic special effects on period of meditation in our prayer time Casualty, or the scary alien creatures each day. He also issued an invitation on other programmes, join us at our for members to come along to the open meeting on the 12 May when weekly Christian meditation group that Melanie Doyle, a special effects artist, meets in the Community Hall. will share her skills with us. Anne Bannister April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 25

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thefootworks“for that walking on air feeling” FRECKLETON CHIROPODY & BEAUTY Foot health & Beauty is our business • Ground floor access • Free customer parking • Routine Chiropody Treatments • The Footworks “Medi-Ped” • Nail re-construction • Verruca Treatment • Advice on Gait, Plantar fasciitis & Morton’s Neuroma • OPI Gel Nails • Tropics Facials • Non Surgical CACI Facials • Waxing • Reflexology Opening Hours: Wed - Fri 10am - 6pm Appointments available Cancellation fee will be charged if less than 24 hours notice is given 01772 679 222 [email protected] www.thefootworks-freckleton.net Follow us on: 54 Kirkham Road Freckleton PR4 1HT April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 31

Fylde Foodbank. Fylde CAN YOU HELP? There is a box at the back of church for food donations which will be collected regularly and taken to a distribution centre. Items needed are:- Milk (UHT or powdered) Instant mashed potato Sugar (500g) Rice/Pasta Fruit juice (long life carton) Tinned meat/fish Soup, Cereals Tinned vegetables Pasta sauces Tinned fruit Sponge pudding (tinned) Jam Tomatoes (tinned) Biscuits / Snack bars Rice pudding (tinned) also soap, toothpaste & toilet rolls Tea bags/Instant coffee Contact Jane Robertson on 01772 671157 or 07508 644291 GRAVE CANDLES Weather-proof grave candles are available, priced £4 each. Many families place them on family graves at Christmas, Easter, Anniversaries, Birthdays etc. The candles are red and burn for 4-5 days. Candles are available from the vestry on a Sunday morning throughout the year. Items for the Parish Magazine This magazine is produced and circulated for the information of everyone in Newton, Clifton and Salwick. We endeavour to include information and items which are of interest to everyone. If you, or your organisation have any information, news items, or events for our diary, which you would like to tell the parish, please contact the editor. Could we please remind contributors when submitting copy that it will always appear in the following month’s magazine unless you state otherwise. If you have a future event do please submit it at least one month in advance. We also reserve the right to modify text and to reflect past, present, or future tense. Magazine Copy Deadline Would all contributors please submit copy for the magazine to the editor by 10th day of the month preceding publication. 32 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

PARISH DIRECTORY VICAR The Reverend John L. Bannister Lund Vicarage, Church Lane, Clifton, PR4 0ZE E-mail [email protected] 01772 683617 Assisting Clergy The Reverend Canon Brian Mayne 01253 720986 Reader Dr Peter Gittins 01772 686571 Churchwardens Margaret Collinge, The Dingle, Vicarage Lane Newton, PR4 3RX 01772 684442 Rosemary Cartwright, 10 Dixon’s Farm Mews Clifton, PR4 0PA 01772 681547 Pastoral Assistant Annette York, 7 Oakwood Drive Wesham, PR4 3EW 01772 914473 Newton Bluecoat (C of E) Primary School www.newton.lancsngfl.ac.uk Head Teacher Mr Jim Bird 01772 684415 01772 684415 [email protected] School Business June Seed Manager [email protected] Friends of Newton School Secretary Fran Tomlinson 01772 690377 Parochial Church Council Treasurer Jeff Penman, Sudels Farm, 56 Darkinson Lane Lea Town, PR4 0RJ 01772 729727 Secretary Frances Tomlinson, Gracemire Farm, Treales Rd Salwick PR4 0SA 01772 690377 Deanery Synod Jeff Penman, Jacqueline Stapleton Council Members Rebecca Armer, Helen Bushe, Caroline Byrne, Tim Walker, Ginny Needham, Barbara Pickervance, Karen Whelan Planned Giving Chris Robertson, 58 Langton Lane, Wrea Green, Preston PR4 2FD. 01772 671157 Electoral Roll Peter Hayhurst, 21 Clifton Green, Clifton 01772 685526 April 2020 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | 33

Parish Safeguarding Ginny Needham 01772 683779 Officer Parish Data Roger Eckton 01772 686462 Protection Officer E-mail: [email protected] Organist and Canon Brian Mayne 01253 720986 Choirmaster Magazine Editor The Reverend John L. Bannister Please send copy to E-mail: [email protected] Altar Flowers Margaret Collinge, The Dingle, Vicarage Lane Newton, PR4 3RX 01772 684442 Mothers’ Union Branch Leader Anne Bannister, Lund Vicarage, Church Lane Clifton, PR4 0ZE 01772 683617 Treasurer Beryl Penman, Sudels Farm, 56 Darkinson Lane Lea Town, PR4 0RJ 01772 729727 Meetings 2nd Tuesday in the month 7:30pm in Church Community Hall Lund Women’s Institute President Anne Armstrong Secretary Ann Miller - Email: [email protected] Newton, Clifton & Salwick Field Day Committee Chairman Laura Smedley, 6 Yew Tree Close 01772 687656 Secretary Frances Tomlinson, Gracemire Farm 01772 690377 Newton with Clifton Village Hall Committee Available to hire for children’s parties etc. Hall Bookings 07930 837026 Lund Pre-School - Newton Village Hall Manager - Wendy Wyper, 57 Orders Lane, Kirkham PR4 2TP 07904 947907 Neighbourhood Policing Fylde Citizens Advice 101 for Non Emergencies Moor Street, Kirkham 07812 521806 Magazine produced by Northwest Publishing www.northwestpublishing.co.uk 34 | St John the Evangelist, Lund | April 2020

Uniformed Organisations 1st Clifton Rainbows Mondays 5:45pm to 6:45pm Lund Community Hall Leader Melissa Hart Ass. Leader Jessica Manton 1st Clifton Guides Wednesdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm Lund Community Hall Leaders Sarah Collins, Ann Miller, Pam Noblet For any contact with the above units, please email [email protected] 1st Clifton Beavers Tuesdays 5:45pm to 6:45pm Newton with Clifton Village Hall Leader Darren Clayton 1st Clifton Cubs Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:45pm Newton with Clifton Village Hall Leader Carol Dryden 07800 888718 1st Clifton Scouts Tuesdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm Newton with Clifton Village Hall Leader Andrew Penman 01772 461474 For any contact with the above units (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), please email [email protected] The Parish of Lund Community Hall Bookings - Frances Tomlinson 01772 690377 Our New Website - www.lundparish.org.uk We now have a Facebook page @lundsaintjohns Samaritans - 116 123 Free Call from Mobile or Landline

Smithy Off Licence & Post Office “Visit us for all your everyday essentials” Preston Old Road, Clifton, PR4 0ZA Tel: 01772 683681 Facebook: @smithyofflicence Opening Hours Monday – Saturday 6am-9pm Sunday 6am – 8.30pm Post Office Services including bill paying, FREE cash withdrawals, postal services AND NOW ALL THE BANKS IN KIRKHAM ARE BECOMING COFFEE SHOPS!!! Use the Post Office for all your banking needs including cash deposits (ask in store for more details) Andertons Meat available (pre-order for special occasions) Fletchers buns and rolls Fresh Fruit and Veg Clayton Park Sandwiches & Pies plus much more