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Together On Holiday in Canada: John, Chris, Margaret, Alan Keyham Croquet
(see page 2 for full story) SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 1:30 ONWARDS

Diary Dates A further reminder about Keyham Croquet. Return the
August: entry form or email us with the list of competitors NO
23rd Keyham Croquet 1:30pm LATER than 9th August please. We will then publish the
full list of competitors in w/c 10th August. Please support
Church Services us if you can. Put it in your diary! Thanks.
August:
2nd Hungarton 9am – Holy Eucharist John & Margaret
9th Keyham 9am – Holy Eucharist
16th Hungarton 4pm – All Age Pet Service Keyham Film Night
23rd Keyham 5pm – Sung Compline (followed by
I recently received an updated list of films for 2015 from
port & sherry) CANCELLED OWING TO CLASH Pete Groschl, our film night projectionist.
WITH KEYHAM CROQUET
30th Keyham 9am – Benefice Holy Eucharist (with I intend sorting out a date for our next film screening
guest preacher) shortly but for information we will be having ‘Far from the
September: Madding Crowd’.
6th Eucharist - Hungarton - 9am
13th Eucharist - Keyham - 9am It is set around Harvest so what better time to have it
20th No service than in the autumn. The film comes out on DVD on 31st
27th Harvest service - Hungarton - 4pm August – don’t buy it but come and see it in Keyham
Harvest service - Keyham - 6pm Village Hall. Tickets will be £4 as usual.

Church Flower Rota Margaret Hughes
August:
2nd Margaret Hughes Village News
9th Margaret Hughes
16th Christine Hill Happy Birthday to Thomas Smith – 18 on Monday 20th
23rd Christine Hill July.
30th Mary Wood
September: Happy Birthday to Mollie who celebrates a significant one
6th Hannah on 19th August.
13th Carole Johnson
20th Carole Johnson Congratulations to Mo & Gaby on the birth of baby
27th Sophie Page Freddie Quentin Dibbs, brother for Harrison.
Sandra
Welcome to Robert & Sarah Tannahill and family who are
AUGUST 2015 just moving in to Marjorie’s old house (One Oak on Snows
Lane).

Keyham News Deadline for September Edition

The deadline for KN September edition is Friday 28th
August

All articles and photographs to
The Lodge or [email protected]

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Neighbours meet in Vancouver Greetings from Felix

Margaret and John met up with Chris and ‘Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too
Alan for breakfast in Vancouver earlier in July. dark to read’: Groucho Marx. Pets are indeed our companions, our
All four were holidaying (separately), and friends, and our family. I’ve grown up with animals all my life, and
John and Margaret met Alan and Chris when Laura and I have a cat and a greyhound – both rather elderly now.
their cruise returned to Vancouver from Yet sometimes they just don’t get the attention they deserve,
Alaska. especially with our 18 month year old daughter around now!

All four enjoyed “Flying over Canada”: a Hungarton Church has a history each year of a special Pet Service –
virtual experience that provoked screams and that’s right, our pets get their very own service – and we’ve had
gasps from Margaret, who sat white knuckled dogs, cats and rabbits (even a tortoise)! It is a wonderful occasion,
throughout! Having indulged in this especially for the kids. This year’s is on the 16th of August at 4pm in
experience a few days earlier, Alan and Chris Hungarton Church. It’s a very short service where we get to meet
knew when to close their eyes. each other’s pets, pray for them and think about what God’s
creation means to us. There are treats for the pets and for the
After safely coming down to earth, a adults, so do come along and bring your pet – everyone is welcome!
breakfast of mango cheesecake and coffee
was shared before Chris and Alan headed for Animals are indeed important to us. For the first time ever, in 2013,
the airport and John and Margaret headed off a Pope chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi
for more adventures in Vancouver, which (1181-1226). St. Francis of Assisi is well known for his honouring of
included more cheesecake. and relationship with the environment, and especially animals. The
‘Little Flowers of St. Francis’ which was written after his death, tell
Check out “Flying over Canada”: many popular tales of his interactions with nature and wild
www.flyovercanada.com creatures. What is less well known is St. Francis’ great humility. The
two go hand-in-hand: to love animals is to have a sense of humility.
Alan & Chris By appreciating and caring for the world around us, we begin to see
our place within that world; creation is a great leveller!
KN Competition: WHERE AM I?
So next time your dog comes asking for a walk, or your cat rolls over
From where I am standing I can see Old John to have his belly rubbed, think of St. Francis and his love of creation.
in the distance and that hideous wind turbine Think also of his humility, though, and the example that her offers
near Rothley. to us; and why not come and have your pet blessed at our service
this year – it’ll be PAWsome!
Interestingly, however, I have a clear view of
Keyham AND Hungarton where I can see Rev’d Felix
houses and both churches. I actually think
this is the best view of Keyham from a The Coplow Benefice
distance and, as far as I know, the only place Saint John the Baptist Church
where you can stand and see both villages
clearly at the same time. HUNGARTON

So where am I? The answer is very specific so THE ANNUAL PET SERVICE
guesses won't do! Praise and thanksgiving for
“All creatures of our God and King”
Tony Johnson
SUNDAY AUGUST 16th at 4.00 pm
(Prize: a Bottle of Wine for first correct All invited including your pet companions
answer drawn out of hat on 15 Aug. Ed)
Collection for animal charities

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KEYHAM BOOKWORM'S MONTHLY READ Keyham Charities
I AM PILGRIM by TERRY HAYES
Further to our most recent meeting it was agreed to fund
When a book is described by the Guardian as "the 6 classes of Keep Fit in the Autumn / Winter and a further
only thriller you need to read this year" you simply 3 classes of Bridge from Paul Bowyer. Expect to see more
have to buy it and start reading. KN readers will not news about these classes in forthcoming editions of
be disappointed as Terry Hayes has written a Keyham News.
remarkable first novel giving us a frightening insight
to terror attacks of the future. Make no mistake "I The meeting also discussed funding a coach trip to
Am Pilgrim" is a long read, 892 pages in all, but its Blenheim Palace. It was agreed that for such an event the
short chapters and many twists and turns make it a cost of a coach would be funded by The Charities,
great buy if this year's autumn holiday involves individuals to fund their entrance tickets. If you are
sitting on a sun bed for any length of time. interested in going to Blenheim OR alternatively would
like to propose a different place of educational interest /
Hayes is better known as a screenwriter having theatre trip / social outing etc., then please contact
been involved in major films such as Mad Max 2, Margaret Hughes (Treasurer) who will collate names /
Dead Calm - which got Nicole Kidman started on the suggested places for the trip and progress thereafter.
road to fame, Bodyline and Bangkok Hilton. Before These social occasions always prove to be most enjoyable.
his screenwriting career Hayes was an investigative
journalist and political correspondent for the Lastly and most importantly if you or a member of your
Sydney Morning Herald and his knowledge of the family are commencing further education studies next
subject matter is there for all to see throughout the term, then please do consider applying for funding
book. towards the cost of the books needed. We know how
expensive these can be, so please contact Margaret
In "I am Pilgrim" the main character is a former US Hughes who will advise accordingly.
intelligence agent previously employed by a highly
secretive section of the CIA who after leaving this Trustees of Keyham Charities
post has his identity wiped clean for his own safety.
Meanwhile the "baddie" is a young man whose DOG & GUN EVENTS
father was beheaded by the Saudi Arabian regime Friday 7th August - Open Mic Night
leading him to swear vengeance on what he Saturday 8th August - Live music - Booba Dust, R&B
perceives to be the real perpetrator of this heinous Thursday 27th August - Pop quiz
event - yes you've guessed it, the American
Government that backs the Saudis. Every Monday from 9pm - Fun General Knowledge Quiz

What follows is a plot that has many, many twists Don’t forget our happy hour 6-7pm Monday to Friday 25%
and turns and which will keep the reader hooked off your main meal
throughout. This is not a thriller to visit occasionally 2 for £10 menu available Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes
as full concentration is needed if you are to really 2 steaks and a bottle of wine £28 on a Tuesday
enjoy what is truly a great read - hence Bookworm's 2 for £12 on our curry menu on a Thursday night!
suggestion you consider it for your holiday reading.
An excellent first novel from Hayes and Bookworm We are also in the process of booking another beer
for one will be looking out for the follow up. festival on the 19th September for the weekend, with a
selection of 6 real ales and 4 ciders available. It has been
Price - available on Kindle at £3.66 and from so nice this last month with the sun being out (for those
Waterstones in paperback for £5.99 including short precious 2 weeks) and warmer evenings to see so
postage and packing. many villagers around. I would like to say thank you to
those who came down and celebrated my birthday with
Enjoy your autumn reading! us. It was a brilliant night!

Bookworm Paige & Stuart
[email protected]
AUGUST 2015
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A Long Walk… in Three Parts! KEYHAM LOOKALIKES (#3)
Looking through some old photos from Keyham Croquet, I came
Rev’d Alison, Helen and the children Emily- across this photo of two of Keyham’s most notorious rascals. It
Grace, Joe and Nathan are once more occurred to me that they have a striking resemblance to the
undertaking a walking challenge. 220 miles famous Muppet Show heckles Waldorf and Statler. I showed
around the Norfolk ring (approximately, it may Mrs. Ed and she was quick to ask “that’s amazing; could they in
be a little more) 90 miles along the Thames Path some way be related”?
from its source to Hampton Court Palace and
then 50 miles from HC Palace to the Thames Aylott & Witcomb
Barrier. This will be completed over the summer
hopefully finishing on Sunday 6th September. Waldorf and Statler

We have decided to do this ‘sponsored’ to raise Keyham News sends its very best wishes to Steve who we
money for work with Young People here in the understand is in hospital. Come home soon, Steve! Ed
UK (Reality Youth Project) and in India (The Lister
Home needs refurbishing, this provides Sausage
accommodation for girls during term time so This mellow tube with tang,
they can be educated) Emily-Grace is hoping to Warmed to firm and brown,
be part of a team that are going to India to work
with young people there cleaning and painting Resolves before the eye
the home. As a thrilling cylinder,

If you would like to give towards these two very Its lubricated skin
good causes please put your donation in an An oiled expectancy,
envelope marked ‘Booker Sponsor’ and deliver it Then the eager appetite
through the door of the Vicarage in Billesdon or Gains consuming pleasure
you can put the envelope through Richard As it hits that spicy spot
Windle’s door and he will make sure it arrives at Before consumption’s climax
the vicarage. If you are donating by cheque Leaves lustful memories –
please make them payable to ‘Billesdon PCC’ the Then there’s the gravy and mash
money will be collected and then paid out to the
charities. If you are able to gift aid there are Oddly
forms available in church or else simply a signed
note with your donation saying “I am a UK Tax Page | 4
payer, please claim gift aid on this donation”
with your name and full address including post
code. Thank you for all your support.

Rev’d Alison Booker

Swallows

Our five swallow fledglings have now left the
garage and we haven't spotted them for a while,
so they must be roosting elsewhere. The female
adult is back on the nest and we are assuming
that she has laid more eggs. There is just enough
time for a new brood to hatch and fledge before
the September migration. Watch this space.

Carole

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HUNGARTON & KEYHAM W.I.NEWS

JULY MEETING: The W.I. were invited together with husbands and partners to Nether Hall Keyham for our garden
meeting at the home of Elizabeth and Hugh Henderson. There was a coolness in the air with drizzling rain as we
entered Keyham, but it did clear.

We walked through the vegetable garden and into the paddock which is transforming into an interesting arboretum.
The first tree that drew my eye was a lovely specimen of a purple beech. A row of English oaks had been planted to
help shelter the chestnuts. The Turkish oak was not far away. We passed a fruiting medlar. Elizabeth pointed out the
Tulip tree (Davidia involucrata), one of my favourites, which much to her delight had flowered this year after taking so
long to do so. Also known as The Dove Tree, Ghost Tree and the Pocket- handkerchief Tree. A Parrotia persica was
also admired, sometimes known as Persian ironwood, a close relative of the witch hazel with just as striking flowers in
the spring. As we walked to the lower wetter slopes of the arboretum, the swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum), was
pointed out to us. One of Elizabeth’s newest plantings. It was doing well. Not far away on slightly higher ground was a
lovely specimen of a larch which Elizabeth had grown from a seed.

As we headed back to the beautiful wrought iron gates which led into the garden we admired the Betula Utilis
Jacquemontii with striking white trunk; these do look good in groups and to their left Elizabeth mentioned the Katsura
Tree (Cendiphyllium japonicum) a tree she said should smell of toffee and couldn’t smell at all but reading an article
from the Oxford Botanic Garden’s chemistry at the Garden Discovery Trail, the leaves have to be decaying in the
Autumn before this toffee scent is released.

Entering through the gates we could see the beautiful stone fountain. Commissioned especially for Fiona and Ben’s
wedding, August 2014. The couple’s initials and date of the wedding engraved for eternity, how romantic. Pheasants,
partridges and Queen Ann’s lace also carved into the stone.

The fountain and a rill running along the boundary of the garden and arboretum, had a natural water source. The rill
was created to stop the bamboo spreading and does seem to be working. Alongside the rill is a stumpery in the making
planted with hostas, an idea and inspiration after seeing the Highgrove stumpery.

Walking back to the conservatory, Elizabeth pointed out a cluster of Cardiocrinums a close relative of the lily, a
spectacular sight when in flower but taking a few years to do so.

A welcome picnic supper awaited and as usual an array in scrumptious variety. Good food and good company making
it a good end to the day.

Thank you Elizabeth and Hugh for inviting us to your lovely home, garden and arboretum.

AUGUST MEETING: No meeting.

SEPTEMBER MEETING: 21st September, 7.30 p.m. in Keyham Village Hall. SPEAKER: Alison McGrath – Leicestershire
Market Gardeners Coordinator. This is an open meeting everyone is welcome

OCTOBER MEETING: 19th October A.G.M. followed by cheese and wine Hungarton Village Hall 7.30pm

NOVEMBER MEETING: 16th November Cynthia's Crafts Keyham Village Hall 7.30pm

Marie Lloyd (Secretary, H&K WI)

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