The Parish Magazine May 2022

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6 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> - <strong>May</strong> <strong>2022</strong> Please mention <strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> when responding to advertisements ©Alice Morgan Photography Summer Issue | Hair Cutting and Beauty <strong>The</strong>rapy | Experts in Colouring and Permanent Waving | Hairdressing for Men, Women and Children @stylebyjulieReading @stylebyjulie @stylebyjulieRG Private Hair and Beauty Salon Badgers Rise, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AJ 0118 4378178 salon@stylebyjulie.co.uk www.stylebyjulie.co.uk Banish limescale with a TwinTec Water Softener • Enjoy a scale-free kitchen and bathrooms • Protect and improve the efficiency of your boiler • Lower your energy bills • Reduce time spent cleaning • Enjoy softer skin and shinier hair No buttons or routine maintenance: it’s easy Call for a free installation survey or quote Twyford: 0118 9344485 Finchampstead: 0118 9733110 thamesvalleywatersofteners.co.uk 10 YEAR GUARANTEE THAMES VALLEY WATER SOFTENERS

the parish noticeboard — 1 Notices Churchyard mobility We have a lovely churchyard that is also rather large. <strong>The</strong> distance from our small car park and other entrances to either the church or <strong>The</strong> Ark is not inconsiderable for those with mobility issues. <strong>The</strong> PCC’s ‘Everybody Welcome’ agenda focuses continuously on how we can make our church more welcoming and hospitable and with this in mind I am delighted to tell you of a recent decision of the PCC. We will be purchasing a four seater, electric golf buggy that will enable those who are elderly or frail to comfortably make the journey. A rota of approved volunteer drivers will be established and all is covered by existing church insurance. <strong>The</strong> total costs are being generously met by Christina Goodacre, in memory of her late husband, Peter, and by Janet Robson, in thanksgiving for the work of our church. <strong>The</strong> plan is to formally inaugurate the vehicle as part of our Jubilee celebrations on 5 June, although it may be in use before then. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> - <strong>May</strong> <strong>2022</strong> 7 Mothering Sunday: Thanks t0 (left to right) Ellie, Molly, Penny and Liz, every lady attending the 10.30am Mothering Sunday service received a posy of spring flowers. <strong>The</strong> floral four, helped by Liz's husband Dave, made over 100! Platinum Jubilee In addition to the Scarecrow Festival and other celebrations across the parish, we will be hosting a community service of celebration on 5 June at 11am. <strong>The</strong> 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, will be preaching. This will be followed by a drinks reception in <strong>The</strong> Ark garden, all finishing before the Sonning village street party gets underway. Special floral arrangements will fill the church for the Bank Holiday weekend, provided by our wedding and funeral florist, Nicky Watters. Jamie Peter Renniee FIVE YEARS ON: Officially opened 5 years ago this month, <strong>The</strong> Ark at St Andrew's Church, and its garden, will be the setting for a Platinum Jubilee reception after a community celebration to mark Her Majesty <strong>The</strong> Queen's Platinum Jubilee. <strong>The</strong> special service of thanksgiving will start at 11am on Sunday 5 June in the presence of the 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, who will be preaching. For your prayers in <strong>May</strong> — For all who use <strong>The</strong> Ark at St Andrew's Church — For the Falkland Island conflict veterans, 40 years on — All parish plans for the Platinum Jubilee next month — For all who are thinking about being confirmed in November Catwoman10, dreamstime.com