1. 20.
JUNE 2013 DIARY
Sun June 2 12.30pm „BIG LUNCH‟ in St John‟s Church Hall
Tue June 4 2.30pm „YOUNG @ HEART‟ meet St John‟s Church Hall
Mon June 10 7.30pm MOTHERS‟ UNION meet t Good shepherd Hall
St John’s Church, Hooe
Open every Thursday
10.00am - 2.00pm
Church open for prayer and/or viewing
Entrance through St John’s Hall
Enquires regarding Baptisms, Marriages at
St Johns can be made between
10-11am in the church hall.
Hooe’s Place Community Café
Thursdays
in St John’s Church Hall
Open to all
Morning Coffee 10.30-11.30am
Freshly cooked lunches 11.45am-1.30pm
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Note: The deadline date for items for July 2013 Magazine is June 15th
2013.
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Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor.
Printed & published by St John’s DCC, Hooe, Plymouth UK. © Plymstock & Hooe PCC 2013.
FROM READER JEAN MEDWAY 1.
Dear Friends,
Well here we are in the month of June, half way through the year already
– where does the time go? Probably the main topic of conversation in the
past few weeks has to be the weather, what happened to Spring?
When I was a child, at Autumn time my Grandmother would tell us that
the flowers and the trees were „going to sleep‟ and at Spring time we
would be told that everything was „waking up‟, this year I think that it all
„overslept‟. Gardeners and more importantly farmers are having a hard
time with the planting and sowing of seeds.
As I was writing this some two thousand young people were preparing to
go on Dartmoor to face the Ten Tors Challenge, they will have completed
several months of hard training and will now trek 35, 45 or 55 miles
across rough ground. I watched on the television as the first teams
crossed the finishing line, although tired, wet and muddy there was a
look of triumph on their faces –“We‟ve done it, we finished” said one
young man, “we‟ve completed the course”. His words reminded me of
Paul‟s words in the Book of Acts – “I consider my life worth nothing to me
if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given
me”.
Those young people took on the challenge, the weather was terrible,
indeed many had to drop out. Life can be a challenge at times, we
wonder how we will cope, Paul faced persecution and death but he
always had faith and trust in God, the God that is there for us too, in all
our joys and sorrows.
God Bless.
Jean Medway
A PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
If we live in patience which cannot be defeated;
In hope that cannot despair;
In preparation which ever sees life in the light of eternity;
We shall, by the Grace of God,
Be ready for the harvest of the Kingdom when it comes.
-William Barclay

2. 2.
To all members of the 8am Eucharist congregations
at St Mary’s & St John’s
8am Services for June & July 2013
Sun 2
nd
June Service at St Mary’s NO Service at St John’s
Sun 9
th
June NO Service at St Mary’s Service at St John’s
Sun 16
th
June Service at St. Mary’s NO Service at St John’s
Sun 23
rd
June NO Service at St. Mary’s Service at St John’s
Sun 30
th
June Service at St. Mary’s NO Service at St John’s
Sun 7
th
July NO Service at St Mary’s Service at St John’s
Sun 14
th
July Service at St Mary’s NO Service at St John’s
Sun 21
st
July NO Service at St Mary’s Service at St John’s
Sun 28
th
July Service at St Mary’s NO Service at St John’s
BISHOP MICHAEL’S FAREWELL SERVICE
The Farewell Service for Bishop Michael takes place in Exeter
Cathedral on Saturday, 29th
June at 11am. There is an open invitation
to attend but seats in the Cathedral will be allocated on a first come,
first served basis.
Those attending are invited to bring a picnic to eat in the Palace
garden after the Service. (Enquiries: 01392 255573).
SUE MORRIS, for many years a Reader of this parish, died suddenly on
Monday, 6th
May.
Her Service of Thanksgiving will be held at the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Oreston, on Wednesday 29th
May 2013 at 2.00pm.
Sue served the people of Oreston for many years and was well loved by
all.
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3. 18.
Big Lunch Sunday, 2nd
June
Following the success of the Jubilee lunch of last year
the idea has been ‘rolled out’ nationwide.
St John’s will be staging their lunch
at 12.30pm on Sunday 2nd
June 2013
The menu will be:
Celebration pie with freshly cooked spring vegetables or
Chicken curry
Strawberry cheesecake and ice cream or
Queen of puddings
Tea/coffee with biscuits
Cost £5 per head.
Please order and pay in advance at Hooe Place’s Café,
held on Thursdays in Church Hall, or at Church on 26th
May.
(A donation from the meal will be given to the Plymouth Food Bank.)
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FROM ST JOHN’S PARISH REGISTER
BAPTISM: We welcome into God’s family by Baptism:-
NOAH EDWARD GOODCHILD baptized Sunday, 19th
May, 2013, son of Peter &
Rebecca Goodchild.
‘Fight valiantly as a disciple of Christ … and remain faithful to Him to the end of your life’
HOLY MATRIMONY: We offer our congratulations and pray for God’s blessing upon:-
RICHARD JEFFERY & NATASHA ARMSTRONG married on 27th
April 2013.
ALAN PAUL WILLIAMS & HELEN ELIZABETH HUGHES married 4th
May 2013.
ANTHONY HAMLEY & CLAIRE SPEAR married on 11th
May 2013.
ROBERT SWAINE & CALLY POWELL married on 11th
May 2013.
NATHAN RIO DAWSON & PETRA DAWN FOXON married on 18th
May 2013.
FUNERAL OFFICE:
We remember those who have lost loved ones and commend to God the soul of:
DOREEN GLINN who died on 1st
April 2013 aged 91 years.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH, HOOE 3.

4. IN MEMORIAM 4.
DOREEN GLINN (18.2.1922 -1.4.2013)
Born at Drift Cottage, Turnchapel, the
youngest child of Arthur and Maud Glinn,
she moved to Hooe House, now Fanshawe
Nursing Home, where she lived with her
parents and brother Arthur (Art) until 1988
when she moved into a house in Jennicliff
Lane. Educated in Hooe, Doreen spent some
of her early years working in Devonport
Dockyard during the war. She was also
employed as a florist by Edna Sherrell who
was a close friend of hers. During this time
she worked at Peverell and Prince Rock.
In her late twenties Doreen, with the help
of her family, bought Lake Stores by Hooe
Lake, in the days that the tide came up to
the road before the Lake was part filled in.
In the early days the Western National bus terminated at the Lake and it was not
unusual for many on the bus to enter Lake Stores for a few provisions. Also the
bus driver and conductor normally called in for a cup of tea before starting out
on the return journey to Saltash Passage. With the little green iron frame tables
and chairs to enjoy the view whilst waiting for the bus or eating an ice cream,
the shop was rarely empty and the door always open for business regardless of
the weather. The smell of freshly baked bread, doughnuts, pasties and freshly
cut ham tempted many people into the shop. At Christmas time she sold holly
wreaths with holly brought by the car load by her long time friend George Body
who sadly died young.
In later life she was cared for by Sunshine Care before moving into The Retreat
for the final five years of her life. She died at Derriford Hospital after a very
short Illness.
The Funeral Service was held at St John’s Church on 22nd
April followed by burial
at Drake Memorial Park.
RE PAVING ST JOHN’S SOUTH ENTRANCE PATH
The stones leading from the lych gate to the south porch are now showing
signs of wear and are becoming uneven. The Church Council of St John’s
agreed at the May meeting to make this ‘The project of the year’.
The plan is to continue the paving in a similar stone to the area on the west
front where there is a seat and some pots. The cost of each paving slab will
probably be in the region of £20 and the granite set (edging stones) at £5.
The area will need about 75 slabs and a lot of sets so we are looking for
donations to complete the work this year.
If you feel that you would like to make a lasting gift to St John’s please send
your donation to the Treasurer, Mary Skilton (Tel: 407447).
QUAYSIDE ARTISTS
PAINTINGS EXHIBITED AND FOR SALE IN ORESTON
Quayside Artists, who meet once a week in Oreston,
are holding their annual three day exhibition and sale at
the Church of the Good Shepherd
Thursday 13th
, Friday 14th
& Saturday 15th
June 2013
10am – 4pm each day.
The Group, led jointly by Shirley Hole and Eunice Jackson, recently celebrated
its 10
th
Anniversary. All of the members are amateur artists and they paint a
wide range of subjects in oils, acrylics and watercolour in various styles. Local
views, scenes from holidays, portraits and still life are all attempted. The
exhibition is a collection of the groups work undertaken over the course of a
year, resulting in about 100 paintings.
One of the members had a painting accepted for the final of ‘Simply the Best’ at
the ‘Arts Live’ exhibition at the N.E.C. Birmingham.
At a recent exhibition, a visitor, unknown to the group, asked if she might briefly
address the artists and viewers present. She said that she had been to an
exhibition in London the week before, where most of the paintings on sale were
in the £2000 to £3000 price range. She said that the paintings for sale in
Oreston for £45 to £250, were of a comparable, if not better, quality. The
members were delighted at the comment and said that it would encourage them
to maintain the high standard of their work in the future.
Why not come along and see for yourself the 100 or so paintings on display.
You may find a painting that would look just right on the wall of your lounge or
some other room in your home. Maybe a future masterpiece, who knows?
CONTACT EUNICE JACKSON ON PLYMOUTH 401564
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLYMSTOCK GARDEN SOCIETY
On 8
th
June, 2013, there will be a Plant Sale at Plymstock Community Centre.
The next meeting on Monday 24
th
June, 2013, at 7.30pm, at the Plymstock
United Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston, will be ~
‘Summer Birds’ with Mrs E. Willey
Non-members welcome £1. Contact No. Tel: 403652.
-Jane Butterworth (Sec)
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, ORESTON 17.

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PLYMOUTH HIGHBURY TRUST CHARITY SHOP
Plymouth Highbury Trust was formed in 1956
under the name of Plymouth Mencap Society and
was then affiliated to National Mencap. The thirty
founding members were parents of children with a
learning disability. The Society started out as a
self-help and support group striving to improve the
services available for people with a learning
disability living in the City of Plymouth.
The organization currently employs a staff team in
excess of 50 people, who along with our 70 volunteers provide a diverse
range of quality services and social events for over 500 people with a
learning disability living in the City of Plymouth.
The Trust run a shop on Radford Park Road, just up from the Drake’s
Drum. Last year the funds it raised contributed to the purchase of a new
minibus for the society. The shop is run by a team of volunteers.
If you would be interested to find out more about volunteering to help in the
shop please contact Mrs Jackie Flynn (Manager) Tel: 07746453539.
PLYM VALLEY HERITAGE
We are delighted to have David Pinder from Wembury Local History
Society as our guest speaker for our June 20th
talk.
His talk is entitled – Wembury Dock – The Port that Never Was.
We are also organising a visit and guided tour of the Royal Citadel on
Saturday, 1st June commencing at 2.30p.m. There are still places
available and the cost is £5 per person payable on the day. Anybody who
wishes to come please contact Krys Skinner, our Treasurer, on Tel: 405488
to book a place. As a lot of the tour is outside, it is advisable to come
suitably attired.
-Gill Whillock
HOOE & TURNCHAPEL LADIES GROUP
We meet at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre on the 1st
and 3rd
Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm. ALL ladies welcome.
Our programme for JUNE 2013 is:-
JUNE 4
th
PAST TIMES – NURSING 50 YEARS AGO Jean Gray
JUNE 18
th
BINGO
For further information please contact: -Diane McCarthy (Sec) Tel: 311931
5.
‘YOUNG @ HEART’
At our May meeting our speakers were Terry and Janet Coulard whose talk, with fantastic colour
photographic slides, was entitled „60 years of the Queen‟s reign‟.
As a lead up to their talk we enjoyed some royal historical facts going back to the Queen‟s birth in
1926 followed by her sister, Margaret‟s birth four years later.
The Queen was only 10 years old when her uncle, King Edward V111, abdicated leaving the
crown and the throne to his younger brother who in 1937 was crowned King George VI.
Elizabeth was on holiday in Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip, when news of her father‟s
death reached her. A very sad looking young Queen announces “I declare before you all that my
whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to you all.” That devotion has never
wavered. Queen Elizabeth 11 was crowned on June 2nd 1953. (The much loved and respected
Queen Mary had died).
The Queen‟s coronation dress was designed by Norman Hartnell; she had to practise wearing
the crown which weighed 2lbs 7ozs and contained 3,000 gems. Her attendants had to practise
carrying the long, heavy train.
The Service was televised from the Abbey and was watched on very small black and white
television sets and those fortunate to own one opened their doors to anyone who wanted to
watch (I remember doing just this).
There were Street Parties and various fun and games all over the country in spite of the wet,
unkind weather. But the glorious gold state coach which carried the Queen and Prince Philip to
and from the Abbey was all the sunshine her subjects needed.
In 1954 the young Queen toured the 13 Commonwealth Countries and was warmly greeted
everywhere she went.
In 1955 Princess Margaret announced she would not marry Captain Mark Townsend, her
divorcee suitor. Also in 1955 Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Churchill were to retire.
We saw a handsome photograph of the Queen in her Garter robes by the portraitist Pietro
Annigoni. (As an aside Marilyn Monroe died that year – she was only 6 weeks younger than the
Queen).
In 1957 Anthony Armstrong Jones, the photographer, was invited to the Palace to photograph the
Royal children. He and Princess Margaret became close friends and they married in 1960, the
same year as Prince Andrew was born.
The year after, 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katherine Worseley. Also in 1961 the American
President, John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline, visited the Palace.
In 1962 we saw the Queen in Plymouth, where on the 26th July she formally opened the Civic
Centre.
The tragic assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 shocked the world. That year also „saw‟
the great train robbery, Princess Alexandra married to Angus Ogilvy and the decimation of the
railways by Dr Beeching.
Prince Edward was born in 1964 and in 1965 Jacqueline Kennedy brought her two young
children to Runnymede to unveil a memorial to the late President.
Sir Winston Churchill died in 1965 and his services to the country commanded the respect of a
State Funeral. Also the famous „Beatles‟ received their MBE.

6. 6.
Everyone will surely remember the significance of 1966, when England won football’s World Cup,
which was presented by the Queen.
In May 1967 Francis Chichester brought his Gypsy Moth safely back to Plymouth after his single-
handed sail around the world and this achievement was rewarded with a knighthood.
The 60’s decade ended in 1969 with the investiture of the Prince of Wales by his mother, the
Queen, at Caernarfon Castle.
Coming into the 70’s we had the first moon landing – greatly exciting – and the introduction of
Decimal currency and the Royals gathered at Windsor Castle for yet another family portrait.
The Duke of Windsor died in 1972 and Princess Anne married in 1973 and the Queen opened
the magnificent Opera House in Sydney, Australia.
An attempt to kidnap Princess Anne was unsuccessfully made in 1974 but in 1976, undaunted
she competed in the Montreal Olympics.
In 1977 the Queen and Prince Philip, with their children, were again in Plymouth. Princess Anne’s
son, Peter Phillips was born, the Queen’s first grandson.
Margaret Thatcher became the first woman Prime Minister in 1979. There was also the tragic
death of Lord Mountbatten, blown up by the IRA on his boat moored at Sligo in N. Ireland.
In 1980 we celebrated the Queen Mother’s 80th birthday. Also in this year John Lennon, one of
The Beatles, was shot.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana became engaged in 1981. Six shots were fired at the Queen
during the Trooping of the Colour and later in the year Charles and Diana married. Both Ronald
Reagan and the Pope survived assassination attempts.
1982 brought us to war, namely the Falklands Conflict. Michael Fagin somehow managed to
enter Buckingham Palace and spent 10 minutes chatting to the Queen. Prince William was born
and Pope John Paul visited Britain.
In the same year President Reagan and his wife, Nancy, visited Windsor. The following year the
Queen and Prince Philip made a reciprocal visit to the Reagan’s ranch.
Prince Harry was born and christened at Windsor in 1984. Later that year the IRA bombed the
Brighton Hotel where Mrs Thatcher and Tory colleagues were based while attending the
Conservative Party Conference.
In 1986 the Queen was the first British monarch to visit China and Prince Andrew married Sarah
Ferguson. The Duchess of Windsor died and her body was brought to Britain for burial with her
husband.
In 1987 the Queen and her husband celebrated their Ruby Wedding anniversary and, in
Plymouth, in 1988 we celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Armada, and the sundial was
unveiled.
Other occasions which demand mention was the birth of Princess Beatrice (to Prince Andrew and
Sarah) and the longed for fall of the Berlin Wall.
There was another visit to America in 1991 during George Bush, Senior’s Presidency.
1992 was described by the Queen as her ‘Annus Horribilis’; Princess Anne and Mark Phillips
divorced; also Prince Charles and Diana; and Prince Andrew and Sarah separated.
In 1993 Buckingham Palace was opened to the public. The Channel Tunnel opened in 1994.
Princess Diana’s death in 1997 absolutely rocked the Nation. Those of us who heard the news
and saw all the floral tributes in London will never forget it. Such sadness openly displayed! And
more sadness for the Queen, her much loved royal yacht Britannia was decommissioned.
15.
Sheila Eccleston opened the meeting and welcomed our speaker, Ann
Medhurst. She then gave the notices.
May 27
th
was the start of Natural Families Week. The Faith and Policy Watch is
advocating a Children and Families Bill concerning flexible working hours for
parents.
The MU is voicing concern about children‟s use of computers and the possible
dangers.
Sheila said that the Branch Committee had met and discussed the possibility of
the Branch becoming Diocesan Members, she suggested that we prayerfully
consider this. Sheila said that she would contact members who were not
present and we would explore the possibilities.
Jean Medway then led the prayers.
Sheila introduced Ann who was to give a Diocesan talk called „The Seeds We
Sow‟. Ann began by telling us something about herself. She was born in
Yelverton, during the war the family moved to Plymouth, then Plympton and
finally Plymstock, she had been very aware of the bombing. Ann went to school
at St Dunstan‟s Abbey where she received wonderful grounding for life. On
leaving school she became a nurse and spent some time living and working in
Uganda. It was when she got married that she joined the Mothers‟ Union and
then went to live and work in South Africa, on returning to this country they lived
in Flete. On retirement she moved back to Yelverton where she became a
member of the local MU Branch becoming their Overseas Link.
Ann then turned to the theme for the evening – „The Seeds We Sow‟. She
reminded us that seeds are mentioned many times in the Scriptures. In Genesis
God says “the land will bear fruit with seed”. Jesus tells us that if we have faith
as small as a mustard seed we can do many things, so what does this say to
MU members? Ann said that we are MU members in our Branch, in society and
in the world, so how do others see us? Very often they think of a cosy group,
drinking cups of tea, chatting and knitting, the Mothers‟ Union is much more
than that. There are 4 million members in 70 different countries, perhaps we
need to change our image. The MU is involved in many changes, divorced
people are now accepted as are male members and the MU takes an interest in
Society problems. Ann said there is much work to do and many seeds to sow.
She finished with the Mary Sumner prayer and we all shared in the Grace. Ruth
Earl thanked her for her very interesting talk. The evening finished with
refreshments.
-Jean Medway
Next Meeting ~
Monday, 10
th
June 2013, 7.30pm, Good Shepherd Church Hall
Su Clark will talk about the Ocean Quay Drug and Alcohol Project.

7. 14.
IN MEMORIAM
FATHER GEOFFREY SUNDERLAND (1921-2013)
The Times obituaries of January 8, 2013
announced the passing of Father Geoffrey
Sunderland, Priest, who died peacefully on
3
rd
January 2013, aged 91. A requiem
funeral was held at St. Mary’s Prestbury, in
his home town of Cheltenham.
Fr. Sunderland (as he preferred to be
addressed) was priest at St. Mary & All
Saints for eighteen years from 1968 to 1986.
His ashes were returned to Plymstock on
26
th
April 2013 for interment in a spot
adjacent to the church entrance, a location
which will henceforth be used exclusively for
clergy.
A Yorkshire man by birth, he was educated at a Woodard school before going
to St Edmond Hall, Oxford, to study for his BA degree. In 1943, he was ‘called
up’ for Army service and, as Gunner Sunderland with the Royal Artillery, served
initially in N. Africa and thence throughout Italy with the Royal Corps of Signals
where he saw action at Monte Cassino. On his return, he continued studies
towards his Masters degree and went on to undertake theological training at St.
Stephen’s House, Oxford.
On his arrival at St. Mary & All Saints, he very soon became renowned for his
efficient administrative abilities and strict, disciplined routines and regime.
Notwithstanding these attributes, his kindness and compassion in times of
distress and grief were deeply appreciated and admired.
Fr. Sunderland was a gifted pianist as well as possessing a fluency in French
and Spanish, at times undertaking official translatory duties. He was a Member
of the Federation of Catholic Priests and the continual flow of Curates sent to
Plymstock for training was testament to the high esteem in which Fr.
Sunderland was held in this field. It is interesting to note that donations from Fr.
Sunderland’s funeral were sent to the Additional Curates Society which funds
assistant priests and encourages vocations to the priesthood thus ensuring that
Christian Faith is proclaimed in poor and populous parishes.
It was Fr. Sunderland who initiated the twinning arrangement with St Michel de
Vaucelles in Normandy, and even conducted full services there in French. He
also introduced the Guild of St. Raphael to St. Mary’s and developed the Area
Contact system. He led a spiritual holiday for the congregation to Iona by hiring
and driving a mini-bus.
Much of his leisure time was taken up by caring for housed and tethered goats
and free range chickens within the grounds of the Rectory.
Father Geoffrey Sunderland is survived by his wife Gillian, son John and
daughter Claire.
7.
1999 saw Prince Edward married to Sophie at Windsor. The Queen visited North Prospect
School, Plymouth – indeed one of our church ladies was fortunate to meet her!
Milllennium 2000 saw exciting celebratory events all over the UK. Tony Blair and the Labour
government was elected to Parliament in a landslide victory.
We congratulated Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on her 100th birthday; and President Bill
Clinton and his wife visited England.
The Queen celebrated her 75th birthday in 2001. We also had the dreadful disaster of the Twin
Towers attack in America.
The Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002 was over-shadowed by the death of her sister, Princess
Margaret, and of the Queen Mother.
2003 was the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation and Prince Edward and Sophie’s
daughter, Louise, was born.
Prince Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles in a civil ceremony in 2005.
The Queen’s 80th birthday in 2006 was marked by yet another portrait and 2007 brought the 60th
wedding anniversary of her marriage to Prince Philip; Prince Charles hosted a celebratory dinner
party for his parents.
In 2008 the QE2 was sold to Dubai for £50,000,000.
The Queen Mother’s statue was unveiled in 2009 and the Queen met President Obama and his
wife, Michelle, here in the UK.
Great excitement in 2011 when Prince William married his beautiful Kate. Zara Phillips, Princess
Anne’s daughter, married Mike Tindall, her rugby playing fiancé. There were wonderful
celebrations also in 2011 when the Queen made her first official visit to the Republic of Ireland.
2012 was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. We witnessed Street parties, special Thanksgiving
Services, the wonderful spectacle of the many varied vessels on the River Thames, not to
mention the dreadful weather and, of course, The Olympic Games!
I am sorry this is such a long-winded report of Janet and Terry’s talk but it was so interesting it
was difficult to leave anything out.
Janet had received an honour from the Queen at Buckingham Palace as a reward for all her
work.
-Ruth Earl
Next Meeting ~
Tuesday, 4th June 2013, at 2.00pm in St John’s Church Hall
when there will be a speaker from the charity CHICKS.
Do come if you can. All very welcome.
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8. 8.
ST JOHN’S BAKE-OFF ~ SATURDAY 6th
JULY
(Sponsored by Sainsbury’s)
The good people of Yealmpton and Yorkshire are noted for being
excellent cooks so St John’s are challenging the people of Plymstock &
Hooe – not to mention Turnchapel, Mount Batten, Oreston, Staddiscombe
and surrounding areas to enter our competition.
The competition will be held in five classes:-
1. 2 Pasties
2. 5 Sausage rolls
3. Victoria sponge
4. 5 Fruit scones
5. 5 Cup cakes
The judges will be people who are the noted cooks of the community and
the judging will be held behind closed doors in St John’s Church.
For application forms, with exact details of ingredients, size, etc, apply
to Hooe‘s Place, The Parish News Magazine insert, Barton Shop at Hooe,
or at the Services of the four churches.
The winners will be given a certificate and the highest score will receive
a gift voucher from Sainsbury’s.
After judging, the food will be sold at the Midsummer Market from
11.30am.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
MIDSUMMER MARKET
SATURDAY 6th
JULY 2013
from 11.00am to 1.30pm
Come and join us
Various Stalls ~ Grand Raffle
Lunches & Refreshments
(In Aid of the repaving of the St John‘s Church entrance path)
FROM ST MARY & ALL SAINTS PARISH REGISTER
BAPTISMS: We welcome into God’s family by Baptism:
14
th
April KIERON JAMES McVICKER
21
st
April POPPY SERIN TOVEY
28
th
April ANNABELLE LOUISE RIDEN
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DOREEN TOZER, MBE.
On 23
rd
April at Dunstone Primary School a
Service was held in the school hall. It was
led by the Revd Steve Payne to remember
Doreen, who had been a much respected
Chair of Governors at Dunstone for many
years.
Everyone then gathered outside in the
sunshine and a flowering cherry tree was
planted in the school grounds with a
memorial plaque placed beside.
Pictured are the Headteacher, Mrs Julie Janes, Revd Steve Payne, Karen
Marlton - Chair of Govenors, Kay Bailey - Vice Chair, Lynn and Dane Ingram -
Doreen's daughter and son-in-law, and Jennifer and Michael Daniels,
representing St Mary's Parent and under 5s Group.
Jennifer Daniels
ST MARY & ALL SAINTS, PLYMSTOCK 13.
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9. 12. 9.
THE MALTESE CROSS is the cross symbol associated with the Knights
Hospitaller (the Knights of Malta). This cross can be
seen on the wall of the stairs leading to the chapel within
the Krak des Chevaliers which was the Syrian Castle of
the Hospitallers from 1144 to 1271.
In the mid-16
th
century when the knights were at Malta,
the familiar design, now known as the Maltese Cross,
became association with the island. The people of Malta
have adopted the cross as their symbol and it adorns
many items of Jewellery
It is universally agreed that the four arms of the Cross stand for the four
Cardinal Virtues – namely; prudence, temperance, justice and fortitude. For the
eight points and the meanings given is not so straight forward. Various
authorities give differing meanings to the eight points.
The original version will be the Beatitudes as given by the Lord Jesus Christ, in
the fifth Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew:
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.
4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for
they shall be satisfied.
5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children
of God.
8. Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness' sake;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
It is the symbol used that a ship and/or the machinery has been built to Lloyds
Registry Class.
It can be found on the rear side of the one and two euro coins.
It is best known across the world as the emblem of St John’s Ambulance
Brigade whose aim is still to treat and help the sick and injured as did the
Knights of St John’s.

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Sellick's Restaurant
(Ebrington Street)
Written while I wait for service
The Luftwaffe blew the top storey off
This crypt is all that remains
I don't know a lot about bombing
But I'm learning about hunger pains.
I can't wait much longer for service
I'll be half hour late now for sure.
I'll go and explain, no I won't I'll complain,
I'll just sit here for two minutes more.
Why are the English so docile,
Why do we hate making a fuss,
Why are we so kind and pretend not to mind
When people walk all over us.
I suppose it's called civilisation
we like peace and quiet which is odd;
We are a most patient race
But I'm stuck in this place
So where the hell are my chips and my cod.
They must have gone to catch that fish,
That girl's avoiding my eye,
If I don't eat soon I'll starve to death
And this crypt is the right place to lie.
-Benjamin Pile
(I expect many of our older readers will remember Sellicks Restaurant)
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