Berrington Village Pump Edition 149 August-September 2020

CHURCH SERVICES and NEWS from ST.EATA'S, ATCHAM
Our Church has been closed since mid March to
comply with guidance from the Church of England
regarding the Covid 19 pandemic. Since Saturday
4th July the Church has been open twice a week
for private prayer only. Services will commence
again from Sunday 2nd August, they will be short
with no hymn singing or music, communion with
bread only and no socialising afterwards. The
usual precautions to keep everyone safe while
inside the building including a one way system will
remain in place for the foreseeable future.
Rev. Stuart Howes :- Rev. Stuart has been licensed into the Parishes of Christchurch,
Wellington with Holy Spirit, Hadley. The service was held on Saturday 11th July 2020 by
Zoom. We are all delighted that Rev. Stuart has his own Parish but he will be very much
missed and it is hoped that he will return sometime in the near future for a farewell
party. Rev. Stuart has been with us as a Curate since summer 2017 and was ordained in June
2018
There has been no fund-raising this year but it is hoped that we can make a cautious start in
October with The Bridge Afternoon [ more details next issue]
Weddings :- There were 11 weddings due to take place during 2020, all have been postponed
until 2121 apart from a few couples who are going ahead complying with Church of England
advice
Sad news :- Sylvia May Milburn died on 15th February aged 90 and her funeral was held at
St.Eata's on 10th March. She had lived in the village since 1971 with her husband
Kenneth and family. Sylvia took great pride in her Village, loved flowers and was a friend to
all. She cleaned the Malthouse and the Bus Shelter and worked at the Mytton & Mermaid for
a time. Our deepest sympathy to all her family.
During the lockdown, several parishioners have passed away [none from the virus] , Richard
Adney, from Chilton Farm, Atcham, died on 9th June. Other members of the congregation
who have been bereaved :- John & Val Malam lost Daughter Sandra and Ken Tyrrell sadly lost
his daughter Celia. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those grieving at this time.
Our thanks go to Rev. Andrew and Rev. Stuart for supporting us all over the last 4 months with
a Zoom Service every Sunday and lots of other information about worship via radio and TV.
Covid 19 :- to those complaining about social distancing, having to wear masks in shops, and
frequent hand-washing, just remember that your grand-parents were called to war, you are
being called to sit on the settee and watch Netflix.
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