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Protecting God’s World Have you heard of A Rocha? No, I hadn’t until a month or so ago, but what an amazing organisation it is. A Rocha, ‘the rock’ in Portuguese, is a charity founded in 1983 in Portugal by Anglican minister Peter Harris. The world in which we live is changing fast. Climate change and pollution are two major areas of concern facing us all today, but there are many other environmental issues with which to contend. A Rocha dedicates itself to addressing these issues in its own way. The organisation states: “If everyone waits for someone else to act, nothing will change. Our aim is to help you to do something practical as an individual, living in your community, perhaps as a member of a local church and as part of the global community.” Their fi ve core commitments are: Christian – protecting a world which God made, loves and entrusts to our care; Conservation – researching to restore the natural world and run educational programmes for people of all ages; Community – developing good relationships within A Rocha and local communities; Cross Cultural – drawing on the insights and skills of people from diverse cultures, both locally and around the world; Cooperation – working in partnership with a wide variety of organisations and individuals who share their concerns for a sustainable world. A Rocha has a phenomenal track record of success stories all over the world – reducing confl ict in India between humans and wildlife; mapping tropical forests; improving the habitat for rare species of birds in New Zealand and Ghana; training community volunteers in Uganda to install water fi lters, enlarging national parks in parts of Africa, and so on. There’s a most successful project in our own country, too, not very far away – the Lea Brook Valley Project in Dronfi eld. It was begun in 2005 by a small group of volunteers who wanted to make a difference to an area where they lived. An enormous amount of hard work, together with a wonderful community spirit, has transformed an unused, rubbishfi lled space into a delightful green area much enjoyed by people and wildlife alike. Lea Brook Valley is the best place in Derbyshire to see the purple autumn crocus and there are now more than 127 species of wild fl owers there. It’s possible to see at least 85 species of birds (of whom 45 of these species are nesting) three species of dragonfl y, eight species of butterfl y and fi ve mammal species too. Water pollution has been reduced and funding was received from Yorkshire Water to help develop a sustainable wetland area, whilst at the same time reducing the effects of surface fl ooding in the area. This scheme is being hailed as the fl agship for water companies and fl ood authorities across the UK. The Living Waters Project shows how large organisations can engage with local community groups. The Lea Brook Valley aspires to involve local schools and organisations – these relationships are currently in development. Chris Laude St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Church Offi ce: Linden Avenue, Sheffi eld S8 0GA Tel: (0114) 274 5086 Page 26 email: offi ce@stchads.org website: www.stchads.org
Paddington 2 by Anna Wilson If you have read or watched Paddington 1 you would be silly not to read this exciting sequel. Just when you thought Paddington couldn’t get into and more mischief and adventures, hold on to your marmalade sandwiches, we’re going in for more! Now a fully-fl edged member of the Brown family, Paddington is popular with everyone in the local community, although Mr Curry is still a little wary! Aunt Lucy is turning 100 very soon so Paddington wants to buy her a birthday gift. It needs to be something special and so he embarks on a quest to get a job and earn some money. As you can imagine this doesn’t quite go as planned. He fi nds that special gift only for it to be stolen. Paddington chases after the thief and ends up in a bit of a sticky situation. As the story unfolds you fi nd yourself laughing but in the next sentence feeling sad. It wouldn’t be right if the story didn’t have a happy ending, true to form, Paddington wins over everybody he meets and ends up being the one who is treated to a special gift. If you’re six or 106 you’ll love this book, it’s for everyone. Let’s hope there is a Paddington 3! Joshua Taylor, aged 9 Book Review Do you have a few hours spare to support our lovely clients in Sheffield to remain independent within their own homes? More about the role: • Part Time Hours to suit you (2-20 hrs. p/w) • Full Induction training with Office Support • No previous care experience necessary • We welcome applicants of all ages! An open heart and warm smile is all you need to become a Care Companion at Home Instead *Car Driver Desirable Apply Now! Call 0114 250 7709 Or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/sheffield 6 Shirley House, Psalter Lane, Sheffield, S11 8YL Glynn Parker Electrical Installations 17th Edition Lights - Sockets - Rewires PART P REGISTERED Home: 01246 410 621 Mobile: 07986 174 125 71 Oakhill Road, Coal Aston, S18 2EL. glynn84@btinternet.com St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats Church Offi ce: Linden Avenue, Sheffi eld S8 0GA Tel: (0114) 274 5086 Page 27 email: offi ce@stchads.org website: www.stchads.org
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