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The Covenanter
October 2016
Fenwick Parish Church Community Magazine no 464
THE COVENANTER October 2016
CHURCH SERVICES – SUNDAYS 10.30am
JUNIOR CHURCH and Ycam – 10.30am
MINISTER: Rev Geoff Redmayne BSc. B.D., M.Phil, the Manse,
2 Kirkton Place, Fenwick KA3 6DW Telephone 01560 600217
E-mail : [email protected]
Session Clerks: Mr Kevin Wadsworth 51 Main Road Dunlop Telephone:
01560 485439 E-mail : [email protected]
Mrs Christine Hainey,17 Fowlds View, Fenwick Email:-
Gift Aid/Freewill Offerings: Mr A.Crosbie Telephone: 01560 322229 4 Campbell Street, Darvel, KA17 0DA Email:[email protected] Church Treasurer: Mrs Tracy Geddes,1 Skernieland Rd Fenwick
Telephone 01560 600374
Roll Keeper: Mrs Nora Shanks,12Skernieland Rd, Fenwick Telephone:
01560 600202 E-mail : [email protected]
Organist: Alistair Peter, 37 South Hamilton St Kilmarnock, KA1 2DT
Email : [email protected]
The Covenanter:
Production/Distribution: Jean Bowes, 2 Rysland Drive Fenwick
Telephone: 01560600259
Convener/ Advertising: Bill McNab, Avrilea, Kingsford, Stewarton
. KA3 5JS Telephone 01560 482468 Email: [email protected]
The Covenanter can now be found on the internet as part of the Church
website at www.fenwickparishchurch.org.uk/covenanter.
All copy for the magazine should be received at least two weeks before the
first Sunday of the publication month.
Fenwick Parish Church (Church of Scotland) Registered Scottish Charity No SC010062
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Kwaheri ya kuonana…
The date is set, the removers are booked and it is time to say goodbye. After 16 years in the village as your Parish Minister it is time for Sharon & myself to take our leave of you and step out on the next stage of our faith journey. Later this month we head for coastal Angus and the newly united charge of Montrose: South & Ferryden. It is a new phase in our ministry and there will be some new challenges ahead… it is certainly not a wee sleepy pre-retirement charge!
Our years here have been happy ones with both our boys growing up in the village and going through Fenwick Primary School and Loudoun Academy. The parting will no doubt be difficult. I have journeyed with too many people through their joys and sorrows for it not to be so. But we go with a sense of anticipation of what God has in store for us and our new charge.
Instead of goodbye we would like to lean back on our East African heritage and say “Kwaheri ya kuonana”. The phrase is Swahili and literally translates “Goodbye the appointment” but it is used in the sense “goodbye until we meet again.” We hope some of you will pop into Montrose if you are passing, the new address is Inchbrayock Manse, Usan, Montrose, DD10 9SD. There may also be occasion for us to come this way again.
One of the joys of moving is the clearing out of the accumulated clutter of 16 years of family life, teaching and ministry from this house. I am now on first name terms with the guys at the “tip” and the helpers in the charity shops rub their hands with glee as we wander in with yet another armful of donations! I am amazed at just how much unnecessary stuff we have accumulated over the years. It is stuffed in drawers, poked in the back of cupboards, and piled high in the garage! But moving is a good time to de-clutter and to unburden ourselves of things we no longer need (that is if we ever needed them in the first place!). It is coming up to 3 weeks to go to the packers move in and we still have stuff to get rid of!
That got me thinking though. If our homes are like that what about our lives! What do we clutter up our lives with that is unnecessary for us to carry around? What baggage are you carrying around? What is tucked away in the recesses of your mind? What weighs on your heart? What is it that burdens your soul? Guilt, broken relationships, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, grief, hurt, are all examples of the unnecessary baggage that we all carry.
I have no doubt that much of it is real…
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You have been through difficult times and you may still be going through them. These have left their mark on you… scars on your heart and in your soul. Some may be open wounds visible to those in the know while others are memories buried deep at the back of our minds. They are all, however, examples of baggage that weighs us down and yet we do not have to carry.
Jesus will lift each and every one of those burdens from you and he will set you free from that which binds you. Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) and “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36).
Before you think that doesn’t apply to you let me tell you about Anne (name changed to protect her identity) who I knew in a previous parish. I first met Anne on an Alpha Course. About a year earlier her son had been attacked in the street and died as a result of it. She understandably carried a deep hurt and a burden of grief. She came away on the Alpha Weekend and nothing particularly remarkable happened… she didn’t receive counselling, she wasn’t prayed for, she just participated in the week end. Something inwardly happened though. As she was dropped off at her home late Sunday afternoon and walked up her garden path her husband had tears in his eyes. It was the first time he has seen Anne smile since her son had died. Over that weekend she had inwardly discovered the path to her personal freedom in Jesus Christ. The peace she found allowed her to smile again. If God can do that for Anne then God can do it for you whatever extra baggage you are carrying. Believe me it is good to de-clutter.
Blessings
Geoff Redmayne
Induction
My induction to the charge of Montrose: South & Ferryden will be Thursday 20th October… at this date I don’t have any more detail than that but all are welcome to attend. Keep an eye on the Church Website and Facebook page for more detail.
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Fenwick Bowling Club
The Bowling Club is now closed for the season. It has been a busy year for both
the ladies and the gents sections, with the weather not being very favourable at
times. This year was Fenwick’s turn to host the Champion of Champions
competition, with Dunlop, Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Fenwick participating. Many
other competitions were played during the year and as usual Fenwick members
had quite a bit of success.
The prize winners for the year were as follows –
Gents -
Senior Wappenschaw – Alan Slater
Monday Night Wappenschaw (Frank Johnstone Memorial Trophy) – winner
David Morton; r/u John Boyle
Mixed Seniors (Lindsay Trophy) – winners Elsie Dickie & Drew Brown; r/u
Anna Steel & John Logan
Tom Donald Pairs – winners Drew Brown & Tom Paterson; r/u George McGavin
& Hugh Morton
Triers Singles – winner William McNab; r/u Jack Wells
Silver Jack – winner Jon Hamilton; r/u Tom Paterson
Club Rinks – winners Derek Lamont, Ian Hepburn, Matt Auld & Douglas Shanks;
r/u Jon Hamilton, Willie Cuthbertson, Chris McEwan & Drew Brown
Club Triples – winners Tom Paterson, Matt Auld & Douglas Shanks; r/u Steve
Borley, Ian Hepburn & Eddie Devlin
Club Pairs – winners Roy Rutherford & Jim Steele; r/u John Logan & Hamish
Findlay
Agnes Guthrie Nominated Pairs – winners John Black & Douglas Shanks; r/u Ian
Gibson & Hugh Morton
Junior Singles – Chris McEwan
Senior Singles – winner Drew Brown; r/u Alan Dickerson
President’s Prize – winner Derek Lamont; r/u Douglas Shanks
Singles Champion 2016 – Derek Lamont; r/u Douglas Shanks
Champion of Champions results –
Rinks winners – Kilmaurs; r/u Dunlop
Triples winners – Dunlop; r/u Stewarton
Pairs winners – Kilmaurs; r/u Dunlop
Senior singles winner - Fenwick (Alan Dickerson); r/u Kilmaurs
Singles Champion 2016 – Fenwick (Derek Lamont); r/u Dunlop
Jubilee Trophy – Kilmaurs
Lockhart Trophy – Fenwick highest up team – John Black, George McGavin &
Hugh Morton
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Ladies –
Wappenschaw – winner Janette Weadon; r/u Carole Mills
Triers Trophy – winner Catherine McInnes; r/u May Templeton
Scotch Corner Trophy – winner Janette Weadon; r/u Marilyn Morton
Jubilee Cup – winner Janette Weadon; r/u Donna Elliott
Nominated Triples – winners Anna Steel, Jean Robertson & Janette Weadon; r/u
Jane McVey, May Templeton & Carole Mills
Nominated Pairs – winners Carole Mills & Janette Weadon; r/u Catherine
McInnes & Marilyn Morton
Jenny Irons Singles – winner Catherine McInnes; r/u Janette Weadon
Club Triples – winners Margaret Farquhar, Mary Hepburn & Rita Cuthbertson;
r/u Donna Elliott, Jean Robertson & Elsie Notman.
Club Pairs – winners Morag Auld & Catherine McInnes; r/u Donna Elliot &
Janette Weadon
Singles Champion 2016 – Jean Murdoch; r/u Elsie Notman
Champion of Champions results –
Triples winners – Kilmaurs; r/u Stewarton
Pairs winners – Fenwick (Morag Auld & Catherine McInnes); r/u Dunlop
Singles Champion 2016 Stewarton (Joan Neil); r/u Fenwick (Jean Murdoch)
The whist drives will begin in October, at the Bowling Club. The afternoon ones
are on the first Thursday of each winter month, beginning on 6th October at 2pm.
The evening ones take place on the second Saturday of each month at 7.30pm,
beginning on 8th October. These are not serious events and anyone who likes a
game of whist is very welcome to come along. You don’t need to be good at the
game to take part. A special treat on the Saturday evenings is a lovely supper
made by the ladies committee.
CHRISTIAN AID COLLECTION
This year’s collection raised the sum of £605.33, including Gift Aid.
Many thanks to David Finnie, who delivered all the envelopes, to everyone
who collected them and counted the money, but most of all to everyone
who gave so generously.
Irene Couper
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FENWICK GARDEN CLUB
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20 October @ 7.30 in the
Church Hall.
Douglas Boatman, founder of Scotplants in Beith, will speak and he will
bring plants for sale. New members are very welcome. George and Sue Watt of "Burnside" Drongan gave an excellent slide
presentation entitled
"From Smallholding to Garden" at the September meeting.
The subject was fascinating and at times amusingly delivered.
F.G.C. visit Burnside in May 2017. Details to be given early in the
new year.
The new session in August opened with the annual Flower and Produce
Show along with which the "Taste and Try" provided a lovely supper.
Competition results shown below: .
The Fenwick Garden Club Flower & Produce Show Thursday 18 August Prize Winners category 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize Green vegetables
Kim Donald Mary Speirs Sheena Greer
Root vegetables
Jean Taylor Janette Dunlop Mary Speirs
Fruit
Allan Marr Sheena Greer Janette Dunlop
Single Flower
Kim Donald Julie Stevenson Norma Barr
Bunch of flowers
Kim Donald Janette Dunlop Nan Tivendale
Flower arrangement
Sandra Whitton Janette Dunlop Norma Barr
Miniature garden/ herb garden Helen McFadzean Fiona Mclean Nan Tivendale Taste & try
Mary Speirs
Liz Paterson & Norma Barr (joint)
Fenwick Community Group:
Friday 11th November - Jazz/Swing night in Fenwick Church
Hall with the ever popular Swing Sensation. Tickets £12.50 incl light supper, BYOB Beer/Wine. This event was sold out last year and is looking to be the same again so don't be disappointed. To order your tickets call Leona: 01560 600141 / 01456 700230
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FENWICK BOOK AND FILM CLUB Next Meeting Thursday 6th October 2016 at 7pm Church Hall upper room Come along and join the group for a light hearted discussion on the likes and dislikes of the storyline/characters/author of the chosen book/film, and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and cake. The book for September was A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson and on the 6th we will watch the Movie starring Robert Redford, October's book is The Black House by Peter May.
Meetings 1st Thursday of every month
6th October 2016 2nd February 2017
3rd November 2015 2nd March 2017
1st December 2015 6th April 2017
Winter Break 4th May 2017
1st June 2017 For more information please call Susan on 01560 485439
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Changes at Kirk Session
I am reminded of the old story of waiting and waiting for a bus and
eventually 2 turn up!
At the May meeting of Kirk Session I indicated my intention to retire as
Clerk to the Session. I take this opportunity to thank all for the help,
support and encouragement I have received during those 11 years – it truly
was an honour and privilege and yes, very enjoyable, well most of the
time.
During the service on 18th September 2 new Session Clerks, Christine
Hainey and Kevin Wadsworth were installed and took the oath in front of
the congregation. They bring many diverse gifts and will make a great
team during this time of change.
I wish God’s Blessing on all their work for the Session
Nora Shanks
The Drop-in Café
The Drop-in Café has had another successful year – thanks to all the
hostesses who provided such delicious home baking week after week.
From the donations we received over the nine weeks, we were able to
donate £250 to Muscular Dystrophy UK, £150 to Alzheimers Scotland,
and about £100 to the Hall Development Fund.
Thanks to all of you who attended regularly – hope we will see you again
next year!
Sheena Greer and Irene Couper
“THE SCOTS NIGHT” The “Scots Night” will be held in the Guthrie Hall on Saturday 26th
November at 7.30pm
A meal with a Scottish Flavour will be served followed by entertainment
by “Friends of Crossroads” hub. With accompanist Alistair Peter.
Tickets will be available early November from the Fellowship Team.
Pat Parkin Thanks to all the people that made my birthday a day to remember.
I am still overwhelmed so thank you once again.
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Who we are:
We started out as Fenwick Community Led Action Plan and earlier this year it became
evident that many actions in the Action Plan were tasks undertaken by the Community
Council. The actions in the Plan focused on the village, its services and its infrastructure,
but for us the underlying surveys taken in 2013 highlighted more than these.
There were a significant number of surveys saying that community spirit had to be built
upon. In order to build community spirit, we must first build on the fundamental needs of
the individuals – two of these being ‘health’ and ‘feeling safe’. Therefore, Fenwick Area
Community Empowerment was formed to enable these.
We live in a time of significant social isolation of all age groups and where people feel
unwelcome or excluded, and it would be extremely beneficial for the places we live, and
the resources our government has, to combat this by embracing community spirit, and a
desire for individuals, groups and businesses to work together.
As a village, we are seeing an increasing number of break-ins and thefts which the
village’s Facebook page is extremely good for learning about.
However, it would be much better to have a preventative measure and for this we have
secured a discount for SmartWater, with the full support of our local Police Chief and
officers, due to it being a DETERRENT.
LET’S MAKE FENWICK A SMARTWATER VILLAGE !
What is SmartWater?
SmartWater is a sophisticated security system that protects property, deters thieves and
helps the police to convict criminals. It can be directly applied to valuables or it can be
used to spray criminals committing a crime.
Their patented solutions each carry a unique forensic code registered to their owner -
• Anything marked with SmartWater can be traced – identifying the true owner and
linking the criminal to the crime
• SmartWater is non-hazardous and almost invisible to the naked eye but glows bright
yellow under UV light allowing the Police to detect it
• Supplied with signage - to warn thieves they risk prosecution if they steal from you
• Used by the police to catch and convict criminals and has aided hundreds of convictions,
maintaining a 100% conviction rate in court
• SmartWater solutions are guaranteed to last a minimum of 5 years if applied as
instructed – even when used outside!
TESTIMONIAL
“Police Scotland continues to work alongside our communities and relevant partners to
tackle housebreaking and protect people’s homes and belongings from acquisitive
criminals. This exciting opportunity with SmartWater Technology Ltd sends a very clear
message - we will not tolerate housebreaking or theft of property and remain willing to
utilise any and all tactics at our disposal to bring anyone involved to justice.”
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Fenwick Area Community Empowerment
‘Aiming to create a safer community with SmartWater’
Watch the video on SmartWater ere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xV1r2cwUyU
Read more on SmartWater here: http://goo.gl/B7yprt
Working with Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, Police Scotland and SmartWater we have
managed to secure a discount on home, business, car & bike products. This initiative to
create a SmartWater village would include signage and torches for the police to ensure
that it is as effective a deterrent as is possible.
The areas covered are Fenwick Parish area and from Stewarton and Kilmaurs to the
Darvel Valley, the reason for this is that it was requested by our local Police Officers.
ARTICLE FROM https://basc.org.uk/
HELP FIGHT RURAL CRIME
SmartWater is incredibly versatile and as a result can be used to mark almost anything,
including horse tack, quad bikes, shooting equipment, trailers, farm machinery,
lawnmowers and metal infrastructure making them uniquely identifiable. The traceable
liquid is simply painted on to items of value, assigning them with a forensic code that is
registered to the owner, so they can be traced if stolen and subsequently recovered by the
police.
SmartWater is well known to criminals, as it heightens their chances of arrest and
subsequent conviction. Police forces across the UK, together with SmartWater’s own
Investigators, regularly visit second hand outlets to search for marked property, thereby
making it increasingly difficult for thieves to sell on stolen goods.
KIT DISCOUNTED PRICE FULL PRICE (per
SmartWater shop)
Home Kit (50 items) £22.50 (one off cost) £59.88 per annum
Smallholders kit (200
items)
£41.50 (one off cost) £140.00 per annum
Vehicle Marking kit £18.00 (one off cost) £24.98 per annum
Cycle kit £7.50 (one off cost) £12.00 per annum
Large sign for driveway £10.00 (one off cost) Not available
* These prices include signage and police torches which are not available under the
standard available package priced above. The Non Discount Price is when purchased
directly via www.SmartWater.com/shop and includes yearly membership. F.A.C.E have a
minimum purchase requirement for 20 units for both the home kit and the smallholder kit.
THE ORDER FORM CAN BE FOUND HERE www.goo.gl/UWgskR
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO F.A.C.E. PLACING THE ORDER, YOU
WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. POSTCODES WILL BE
CHECKED TO ENSURE THE ORDER FALLS WITHIN THE AREA AGREED WITH
SMARTWATER, AS THE PRODUCT IS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSTCODE PRIOR
TO COLLECTION.
Any queries please contact [email protected]. Forms can be returned by email to
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Fenwick Fine Foods Scottish and continental cheeses, charcuterie and pates
Scottish Smoked Salmon & fabulous Oatcakes
Quality oils, vinegars, chutneys, jams, breads, free range eggs
Mrs B’s Chilli Jam (if it’s not sold out!)
Exclusive locally made chocolates
Organic veg……..and more
Take away and sit-in coffee, cakes and light bites
Fresh Hot soup
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Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday 10.00 – 16.00
Sunday 11.30 – 16.00
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FENWICK RURAL
President Martha Speirs welcomed a large turnout at the first meeting of
Fenwick’s SWI, 2016-17 session. Speaker Neil Smith gave a slide show and talk
on the British Exploring Expedition to the Himalayas in 2011. The venture gives
young people and students the opportunity to take part which can count towards a
university course. Neil works with South Ayrshire Council as an Outdoor
Education Officer and is a qualified Geologist so,he was able to explain details
on various aspects of the mountains and their formation over millions of
years. He spoke about the amount of preparation, organisation and training
required both before and during the expedition: a most interesting and
entertaining speaker.
He also judged the competitions. Winners were:
Points: A single bloom 1st - Nan Tivendale 2nd - Elizabeth Kelly 3rd - Elsie
Notman
Prize: Something Blue 1st - Dorothy Baillie 2nd - Jean Speirs 3rd - Gail
Galbraith
Schedules for the Federation Show on 15th October were available and members
were encouraged to think about entering the individual classes. Members were
also reminded to return their raffle books to Maureen Rodger no later than
Friday 23rd September.
Suggestions are being sought for an evening outing and these will be discussed at
the meeting on 13th October.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Maureen Rodger.
The meeting closed with a reminder that October's speaker will be Pamela
Strahorn on Forensic Science.
The competitions that evening are: 3 Pancakes, Something Green, and a Bowl of
Floating Flowers for the Sylvia McCutcheon Memorial Rosebowl. Please fo join
us for another very interesting and informative evening.
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FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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Telephone: 01560 485366
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24-hour Telephone: 01563 572565
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Showrooms & office 18 JOHN DICKIE STREET KILMARNOCK KA1 2AP
Business Hours Mon –Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm
Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm Sun 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Tel: 01563 523239 / 523047 Fax 01563 534582
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KILMARNOCK’S ONLY INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Sri Lanka Sampath would like to thank everyone for their prayers for his wife
Kumari and the family. Kumari has now fully recovered from her surgery
and is back teaching the pre-school children.
He has also asked to assure everyone that Fenwick Parish Church and all
of the good work that we do is in their prayers also.
The Fete
Many apologies for missing the September edition of the Covenanter: the
final figures for the Fete show that we made an impressive £2357!
This was due to the hard work of Ken Geddes, the organising team, and the
many volunteers who helped manning stalls, counting money, donating
bric-a-brac, baking, serving in the tearoom and clearing up afterwards, not
forgetting everyone who came along on the evening.
However, we need more help with all these tasks, so be warned - we will
be looking for volunteers to make sure that the Fete is at least as successful
next year.
Fenwick Church Guild
The first meeting of the new session is on Tuesday 27th September. It is a
friendship evening with entertainment and supper everyone is welcome.
On Tuesday 25th October Trading Standards from Kilmarnock are going to
be with us and we welcome all our members and anyone who would like to
join us.
Subscriptions can be paid that night and also book the Christmas Dinner.
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Moscow SWI The first meeting of the session was enjoyed by new and existing
members. James and Emily from the Stewarton branch of Sainsbury’s
spoke about how the Stewarton branch functioned and the work of the
store in the community, followed by lively questioning from the members.
The results of the competitions were:- Raspberry Jam, 1 Moira Young, 2
Anne Borthwick, 3 Catherine Barr, Favourite Salt and Pepper, 1 Yvonne
Mitchell, 2 Lily Watson,
3 Helen Green.
The hostesses were Christine Taylor and Catherine Barr and Catherine
McInnes gave the vote of thanks, in rhyme.
During the summer, Moscow members were busy and were second in the
foursomes at Fenwick and Newmilns shows.
There has been an alteration to the syllabus and Thomas Murray will be
speaking on “The History of Barr Castle” at the next meeting on 3rd
October.
Moscow SWI held their Annual Coffee Evening on Monday 12th
September in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Ayrshire Hospice.
An enjoyable evening was had by all, with a raffle, a bottle stall and home
baking for sale, as well as Guide Dogs for the Blind Christmas cards.
Robert Blackwood was present with his guide dog Jasper and Nancy
brought along 11 week old trainee-puppy Luka, much to everyone’s
delight. Robert’s driver Pamela, puppy-walker Catherine and guide dog
user Barbara Urquhart were also present. Robert thanked Moscow SWI for
47 years of fund raising - and said he would be back next year for more
home baking!
Catherine McInnes thanked everyone, in rhyme, for making the evening
such a success.
There has been an alteration to the syllabus and Thomas Murray will be
speaking on “The History of Barr Castle” at the next meeting on 3rd
October.
Another date for your diary is our Evening Catered-Whist Drive on
Friday 7th October, at the Fenwick Church Hall, at 7.30 pm. Please
contact Myra, 01560 700236, to book tables.
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Services & Events October 2016
Day Date Time Theme
October
Sun 02/10/16 10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving
Sun 09/10/16 10.30am Pulpit Supply Mrs shona Crosbie
Sun 16/10/16 10.30am Pulpit Supply Mrs Shona Crosbie
Sun 23/10/16 10.30am
Sun 30/10/16 10.30am
November
Sun 06/11/16 10.30am Communion Sunday
7.00pm Evening celebration of Holy Communion
Mon 07/11/16 2.00pm Afternoon celebration of Holy Communion
Notes:
1) Children of all ages are catered for each Sunday whether by learning
zones, holiday fun club, creche, Junior church, YCam or All Age
Worship services.
2) Junior church (playgroup to P7) and YCam (Youth) meet each week
joining with the whole Church family for the first part of the service before
going to their own learning zones or activity. YCam leave at a later point
in the service.
3) The quoted scriptures are the Bible base for the week, readers should
contact the Minister to obtain their readings for the week.
Parish Register
Baptism
18th Sept Max McNaught son of Dominique Haggerty & William
McNaught, Fenwick
Weddings
10th Sept Helen Dunseath & John Craig, both Stewarton
Funerals 12th Sept Colin Sutherland, Raith Road, Fenwick
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Can You Believe It
A young man named John received a
parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad
attitude and an even worse vocabulary.
Every word out of the bird’s mouth was
rude, obnoxious and laced with
profanity. John tried and tried to change
the bird’s attitude by consistently saying
only polite words, playing soft music
and anything else he could think of to
‘clean up’the bird’s vocabulary.
Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at
the parrot.
The parrot yelled back. John shook the
parrot and the parrot got angrier and
even ruder. John, in desperation, threw
up his hand, grabbed the bird and put
him in the freezer.
For a few minutes the parrot squawked
and kicked and screamed.
Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not
a peep was heard for over a minute.
Fearing that he’d hurt the parrot, John
quickly opened the door to the freezer.
The parrot calmly stepped out onto
John’s outstretched arms and said “I
believe I may have offended you with
my rude language and actions. I’m
sincerely remorseful for
my inappropriate transgressions and I
fully intend to do everything I can to
correct my rude and unforgivable
behavior.”
John was stunned at the change in the
bird’s attitude.
As he was about to ask the parrot what
had made such a dramatic change in his
behavior, the bird spoke-up, very softly,
“May I ask what the turkey did?”
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And you thought there were no clean
jokes left!
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Those were the days
I remember the cheese of my
childhood,
And the bread that we cut with a
knife,
When the children helped with the
housework,
And the men went to work not the
wife.
The cheese never needed a fridge,
And the bread was so crusty and
hot,
The children were seldom unhappy
And the wife was content with her
lot.
I remember the milk from the
bottle,
With the yummy cream on the top,
Our dinner came hot from the oven,
And not from the fridge; in the
shop.
The kids were a lot more contented,
They didn't need money for kicks,
Just a game with their mates in the
road,
And sometimes the Saturday flicks.
I remember the shop on the corner
Where a pen'orth of sweets was sold
Do you think I'm a bit too
nostalgic?
Or is it....I'm just getting old?
I remember the 'loo' was the lav,
And the bogy man came in the
night,
It wasn't the least bit funny
Going "out back" with no light.
The interesting items we perused,
From the newspapers cut into
squares,
And hung on a peg in the lav,
It took little to keep us amused.
The clothes were boiled in the
copper,
With plenty of rich foamy suds
But the ironing seemed never
ending
As Mum pressed everyone's 'duds'.
I remember the slap on my
backside,
And the taste of soap if I swore
Anorexia and diets weren't heard of
And we hadn't much choice what
we wore.
Do you think that bruised our ego?
Or our initiative was destroyed?
We ate what was put on the table
And I think life was better enjoyed.
But a huge fact not hereto
mentioned
in this mushy tale of nostalgic
rejoice is the reason we all
“enjoyed” our lot because there
was NO CHOICE….:-)
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PODIATRIST/CHIROPODIST
Riverbank Podiatry Clinic
81 Main Road Crookedholm. KA3 6JT
Anne Kidd B.Sc.Pod. M.Ch.S HCPC Regd
For appointment
Tel: 07949 571 319 [email protected]
Health & Care Professions Council Registered
S & C MCKAY PROPERTY
SOLUTIONS CARPENTRY & JOINERY,
PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL,
TILING & DECORATING,
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
SALES & FITTING, UPVC
WINDOWS &
CONSERVATORIES, PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE.
Telephone 01560 321548
Mobile 07703 176589 1A High Street, Newmilns,
KA16 9EE
“Quality & Workmanship
you can Trust”
For all Your Indoor &
Outdoor Joinery Needs
Kitchens - Decking -
Locks & Doors
Bathrooms - Flooring
Soffits & Fascias
Large or Small Jobs
Undertaken
Contact Fenwick (01560) 600032
Mobile 07964024419
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Mbl: 07909 996973 Tel: 01560 600709
Do you need help? Buying advice & assistance
Initial setup
Broadband selection & setup
Virus protection & security
Problem Solving
Upgrades & installations
Wireless networks
Your Local Affordable Home PC Service
Small Businesses also supported
David Begg
Home PC Assistant
Fenwick Pre-5s John Fulton Memorial Hall
Main Road
Fenwick
Telephone number: 07535 504773
Fenwick Pre-5s is a small group who
pride themselves on providing a good
quality child care service for pre-school
children aged 3-5 years.
We are situated within the
village hall, adjacent to the local
primary school and play an important
part within the community. Our sessions
operate during term time Monday-
Friday from 9.05am-12.15pm
If you would like any further
information please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Mrs Mop
Cleaning Services Services Benefits to you Daily weekly or Free up time for monthly maintenance yourself
Spring cleaning Reliable and One of jobs professional service Presale or Prelet clean All staff vetted Ironing conducted Cleaning materials
in your own home can be provided Competitive rates Full Liability Insurance Discretion a given
Contact Caroline on 01560 321548
Or on 07739 039439
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ZUMBA WITH SUELY Mondays
6:30-7:30pm Fenwick Parish Church Hall
Zumba the Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning dance fitness party.
Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even
realizing it. Suitable for ALL levels. Invite a friend and come along. Just bring some
water, a big smile and let the music do the rest.
For more details contact your licenced
Zumba instructor Suely on: Mobile phone: 0753 921 3129 / Email:
[email protected] or visit www.suelywiseman.zumba.com
HALL BOOKINGS: OCTOBER 2016 *
* at 17.09.16; Bookings taken after this date not shown
To enquire about booking the halls, phone Irene Couper on 01560600520,
or e-mail at [email protected]
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DAY/DATE HALL TIME EVENT
Sundays:
All
2nd
Both
Guthrie
10.15 – 12noon
11.30 – 2pm
Junior Church/Creche
Harvest Lunch
Mondays:
3, 10, 24, 31
3, 10, 24, 31
3rd
3, 10, 24, 31
ALL
3, 10, 24, 31
Guthrie
Guthrie
Paton
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
9.30 – 11.30am
1.45 – 2.45pm
2.30 – 4pm
4.30 – 5.30pm
6.30 – 7.30pm
7.45 – 9pm
Mothers & Toddlers
CHIP Keep Fit
Craft Café
Tennis
Zumba
Guides
Tuesdays:
4, 11, 25
11
18
25
Both
Paton/Upper
Upper
Paton
3.30 – 6.30pm
7.30 – 10pm
7,30 – 10pm
7.30 – 10pm
Creation Dance Co.
Team Meetings
Team Leaders
Guild
Wednesdays:
5, 12, 26
5, 12, 26
5, 12, 26
5, 12, 26
All
Guthrie
Guthrie
Paton
Guthrie
Upper/Paton
10am – 12noon
3 – 5.30pm
5.30 – 6.30pm
6.30 – 8pm
6 – 10pm
Badminton
Anne Coyle Dance
Rainbows
Brownies
Autumn Alpha
Thursdays:
6, 13, 27
6
6
6, 13, 27
6
13
20
Guthrie
Paton
Paton
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
9.30 – 11.30am
2 – 4pm
7.30 – 10pm
4.30 – 5.30pm
7.30 – 9.30pm
7 – 10pm
7 – 10pm
Mothers & Toddlers
Book Group
Ann Campbell
Tennis
Fenwick WI Committee
Fenwick WI
Fenwick Garden Club
Fridays: 7
7, 14, 28
Both
Paton
5 – 11pm
3.15 – 4.15pm
Moscow WI Whist Drive
French Fun Club
Saturdays:
1st
1st
22nd
29th
Both
Paton
Both
Both
9am – 1pm
2 – 5pm
1.30 – 4.30pm
3 – 7pm
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fenwick Weavers AGM
Children’s Birthday Party
Pre-5s Halloween Disco
Church Duties October and November, 2016
Beadles Finance Team Welcome Team
October October October November
2 S Scot T Geddes I Murray
9 W McNab K Geddes K Geddes
16 A Patrick M Anderson M Tedford
23 D Barbour L Hamilton
30 I Pirie
November
November J Douglas November
6 K Wadsworth M Morton M Young
13 S Scott F McKellar G Watt
20 W McNab A Rigby
27 A Patrick K Crawford
Bible Readings Prayers Flowers
October October October
2 Sharon Redmayne 2 Anne Naismith 2 HARVEST
Derek Mason 9 Nora Shanks 9 Mrs Annie Tivendale
9 Stephanie Young 16 Pat Parkin 16 Mrs Avril Murray
Kevin Wadsworth 23 Richard Roberts 23 Mrs Jean Brown
16 Shona Crosbie 30 Stephanie Young 30 Mrs Mary Tedford
Iain Pirie November November
23 Pat Parkin 6 Sandy Scott 6 Mrs Rose Davis
David Barbour 13 Mark Young 13 Ms Ann Campbell
30 Mary Tedford 20 Anne Naismith 20 Mrs Frances Gibson
Gordon Watt 27 Nora Shanks 27 Mrs Marilyn Morton
November
6 Pat Wilson
Simon Young
13 Nora Shanks
John Douglas
Crēche Tea And Coffee After Service
October October
2 Nan Tivendale & Manuela Barbour 2 Catherine McInnes & Moira Anderson
9 Martha Speirs & Joyce Dell-Robertson 9 Bill & Enid McNab
16 Catherine McInnes & Marilyn Morton 16 Alastair & Anne Naismith
23 Isobel Murray & Jean Bowes 23 Sheena Greer & Frances Gibson
30 Nan Tivendale & Manuela Barbour 30 Marilyn Morton & Jean Bowes
November November
6 Martha Speirs & Joyce Dell-Robertson 6 Nan Tivendale & Avril Murray
13 Catherine McInnes & Marilyn Morton
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#COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Toddler Group Kirsty Clelland 0156352019
Fenwick Pre-5s Staff 07535504773
Rainbows Sophie Thomas 01560 601131
Brownies Jackie Kilpatrick 01560 600877
Guides Susan McFadzean 01560 600427
Fenwick Church Guild Pat Parkin 01560 600436
Fenwick SWRI Norma Barr 01355 500288
Moscow SWRI Catherine McInnes 01560 700283
Fulton Club Irene Couper 01560 600520
Fenwick Church Garden Club Irene Couper 01560 600520
Badminton Wednesday am Linda Cowan 01560 600400
Choir Alistair Peter
Fenwick Bowling Club George McGavin 01560 600225
Fenwick Bowling Club Ladies Marilyn Morton 01560 600650
Fenwick Golf Club Jimmy Murdoch 01560 700230
Carpet Bowling R. Frame 01563 820375
Fenwick Farmers Martha Speirs 01563 524466
Fenwick Community Group Isobel Gallacher 01560 601199
Waterside Community Association Tom Ireland 07770987785
Fulton Hall 01560 600809
MSP Willie Coffey 01563 537300
MP Alan Brown 01563 822645
District Councillors John McFadzean 01560 600150
George Mair 01563 576540
Elena Whitham 01563 576541
Bobby McDill 01560 321685
Fenwick Community Council Ingrid Sampson 01560 600503
Moscow &Waterside Com Coun Stephanie Young 01560600294
Fenwick School Parents’Association Karen Grant 01560600063
East Ayrshire Council Kilmarnock 01563 576000
Community PC Stewarton 01560 482537
Doctor 93 Main Road 01560 600822
Fenwick Primary School J.Campbell 01560 600403
Junior Church Susan Wadsworth 01560 485439
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