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Good morning everyone and a very happy first of Au Good morning everyone and a very happy first of August to you all 🤗 #pershoreabi has now hidden all her #plumstones around the Abbey Park and St Andrew’s Garden which was quite tiring for a little bear as they were very heavy. If you go on this plum hunt, please do take either gloves or some hand sanitiser with you when picking them up. You are most welcome to keep these stones but it’s a competition between the Egg plum and the Purple plum so the more photos and numbers recorded will help us find the winner. Please tag #pershoreabi, or this page so that we can keep score. Abi got to feed the field mice and the wild birds too so she’s a happy little bear. Why not see what wildlife you can see around you today as you take a stroll round? Just a reminder that @pershoreplumfestival is sadly cancelled this year in line with the Government #COVID19 guidelines but we will do our best to celebrate the month of the #pershoreplums online.
Oh dearie, dearie me 🙈. A picture says a thousa Oh dearie, dearie me 🙈. A picture says a thousand words so as you can see from the first photo, #pershoreabi has spent some time on the naughty step this week! It all started when we had to break it to her that @pershoreplumfestival was cancelled this year due to #covid19 . Well, there were tears and tantrums over that as she was really looking forward to parachuting from the Abbey and having a go on the zip wire with her teddy friends 😭 She was in such a state that we sent her to the naughty step! Thankfully, being a good little bear at heart, she calmed down and apologised. So we put our thinking caps on and came up with an event that we could do on a Plum Theme. So we have painted 32 Pershore Abi Plum Stones - 16 Pershore Egg, 16 Pershore Purple. Abi is going to hide them around the town tomorrow. If you find one, you are welcome to keep it but please make sure you pick it up safely and wash your hands. Each stone is numbered either E1-16 or P1-16 Abi wants to see which plum wins by the number found. So if you can take a photo and share it with us using #pershoreabi tag or tagging our page, then that will keep our little bear (and hopefully yours) entertained. If you don’t have Instagram then you can tag us on Facebook and Twitter too. Or you can email us at pershoreabbeycommunity@gmail.com Let’s see which plum wins!
This morning for our “Meet the Team” feature, This morning for our “Meet the Team” feature, we turn the spotlight onto our Chairman of Pershore Abbey St Andrew’s (PASA), Julie Newman. “Bill and I retired to Pershore in 2012 and were warmly welcomed into the Abbey Community and soon became involved in many ways. I grew up in Evesham and later Hinton on the Green attending Prince Henry’s Grammar School. It was here, thanks to a dedicated P.E. Teacher, that I realised my potential and love of all sporting activities especially on the athletics track and hockey field. In my final year I became the All England School 100 yards Champion going on to represent the English School’s Athletics team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. On leaving school I trained at Chelsea Specialist College of P.E. for a career in teaching. Here I played hockey for my college team and went on to represent Worcestershire and the Midlands in their National Area matches and tournaments. I was also given the chance to travel to America to teach hockey in their Summer School System. I look back with pride with all that I achieved during these years. My first teaching post was in Gloucester teaching 11 -18 year old girls with a traditional timetable that was, until the summer term, when I was given 6th Form Rowing lessons on the very busy canal !!! I had to learn a lot very quickly. No risk assessments in those day. Bill and I married in 1968 and I came back to teach at Bredon Hill School. A school with a keen interest in all sports and with a high success rate in local matches and tournaments. Happy days and even now when I meet ex pupils in Pershore they remember the good times too. With the arrival of our two daughters we decided that I would give up all representative team sport and I happily settled into family and farming life playing for local sports teams. With the arrival of “surprise “ identical twin boys part time P.E.teaching was now the only answer. A job I continued to enjoy until retirement in 2008 though I’m still taking a local Ladies Exercise Class!!! Unfortunately now on hold until lockdown is fully lifted. Till then all Abbey social activities are on hold too but we will be there ready and willing to get involved again.”
In line with the Government and @thechurchofenglan In line with the Government and @thechurchofengland guidance, from tomorrow (24th July) we ask that everyone (except those medically exempt) wears face coverings inside our buildings to help protect others from #covid19 However, it is vital that we also all still adhere to the social distancing hygiene measures to protect ourselves as well. The updated #cofe Guidance on #facecoverings is attached.
We have a visitor here at #pershoreabbey where eve We have a visitor here at #pershoreabbey where everyone is always welcome 😁❤️🐦. Special thanks to Mark Everett for this amazing photograph 🙏🏻
MEDITATION – The Rose Revd Alma Organ This is MEDITATION – The Rose Revd Alma Organ This is Great Britian's most favourite flower. Many songs and poems have been written about it. The rose was first cultivated in China, 5.000 years ago. The Romans had extensive rose gardens throughout the Middle East. They are grown right across the world in temperate climates. They have been developed into many types and can be grown in many soil conditions. They are grown mainly for their flowers and the petals are used for confetti, medical purposes, flavouring for sweets and puddings and perfume. I wonder if you like me, as a child, collected rose petals and put them in a jam jar of water to make perfume? Then there is rosehip syrup source of vitamin C. Roses are grown also for ground cover and hedging and their fruits. All roses have been developed from a common source, the wild rose. Humanity has come from the same stock and has developed to live all around the world. We are many varieties of colour, culture, faiths and creeds and that is what is the beauty and richness of humanity. Let us pause and gives thanks to God for the diversity of humanity. Let us pray for justice, dignity, trust and equality for all, especially at this time. For roses to flourish they need to be pruned regularly and dead headed, if not grown for their fruits. This is to encourage the energy of the plant to produce new shoots, better blooms and more of them. We must also allow the Holy Spirit to prune away the unproductive parts of ourselves. We can develop new skills, new parts of our character, stronger faith, so that we can proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and we may attract people to stop and listen to us. Roses encourage bees and butterflies who feed on their nectar. Aphids provide food for ladybirds and birds. We should be aware of our connectedness to all God’s creation. We should nurture it, encourage it and protect it. For me the gem of @hollandhousecropthorne garden is the Rose Garden. There I find peace, a connectedness to God and all his creation. It is a place of special memories of people and events. Let us find our special place to sit and be aware of God’s presence, accept his gift of peace.
‪Today on the 15th anniversary, we in #pershorea ‪Today on the 15th anniversary, we in #pershoreabbey offer a prayer in remembrance of all the victims of the #londonbombings and their loved ones. 🙏🏻🕊🕯‬
Hands up if you are the teensiest bit excited abou Hands up if you are the teensiest bit excited about public worship commencing back inside our beautiful ancient #pershoreabbey and #stmarys this Sunday? 😆✋🏻 Both services will take place at 10.30 am with #saideucharist in the Abbey and #morningpraise in St Mary’s. Social distancing and hygiene measures are in place so we ask that you allow for this extra time upon arrival. We will bring you further details in due course. If you don’t feel up to coming to church then this week our Trinity 4 service is available on our YouTube channel from 10.30am. However please note that after that, this online Sunday service will be monthly as we adapt to the #newnormal life We look forward to welcoming you home on Sunday 🙏🏻
On Monday we marked the start of #armedforcesweek On Monday we marked the start of #armedforcesweek and we end today with a snapshot of our Veterans & volunteer services taken at the Abbey back in 2015. Let us join together in thanks to pay tribute to our Armed Forces & Reserves both past and present. #armedforcesday2020
Please join us at 10.00 am this morning as we obse Please join us at 10.00 am this morning as we observe the nationwide one minute silence to remember the victims of the attack in Reading on Saturday. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this 🙏🏻
Revd Claire offers this prayer on behalf of us all Revd Claire offers this prayer on behalf of us all at #pershoreabbey to those affected by the #readingattack Our thoughts are with you all 🙏🏻 Heavenly Father, we pray today for all innocent victims of terrorism, especially those caught up in the attack in Reading. We pray for those who have died and those who mourn. May your compassion surround all who are traumatised and injured. May your love turn the hearts of all people to your ways of gentleness and peace. May your hope inspire and encourage us even in the darkest of times. Amen.
Today we begin our #meettheteam with Bill Newman, Today we begin our #meettheteam with Bill Newman, Abbey Churchwarden:- I was born all of eight miles away in Hinton- on -the -green where my family had market gardened and farmed for several generations finishing at Manor Farm. In 1844 William Newman was awarded by the Vale of Evesham Agricultural Society the sum of £3-on the recommendation of his employer at the Manor-as having placed seven of children in respectable employment whilst maintaining for himself a good character. This st the farm we finally retired from. My involvement with the church began with Sunday School, until Sept 1959 when the Rector, the Rev Champion( grandfather of Richard) came to the village school picked 6 boys to form a boy’s choir- no audition needed!! Within three years I was the only one left, but before I could retire I was asked to carry the processional Cross, which I did for the next 57 years. I had the privilege of being taught to ring by one of the strongest bands in the Shires, in the days when the band then robed to form the Choir; not so common these days. Whilst doing a bit of farming and a few odd jobs in the Church, such as following my Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather( who after 30 plus years acquired the nickname of Holy Joe) as churchwarden I had the great good fortune to marry Julie in 1968 and we have four children, including twin boys. Our choice of retirement home was Pershore where Julie’s Great Grandfather was Verger for 46 years, and where his son John was a ringer until he fell in WW1. I had been confirmed in the Abbey in 1954, presented by the Rev Champion and had first rung the Abbey bells in a full peak on the newly re- hung bells, so we felt we had come home. Some special people feel the ‘call’ to Ministry, but I think my faith must have come from absorption rather than revelation, but either way we are proud of our commitment to our Abbey
EXCITING NEWS! Lynne has been interviewed about # EXCITING NEWS! Lynne has been interviewed about #PershoreFoodbank which will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 today at around 1.20 pm so please tune in! Special thanks to Jane Keen-smith for asking people for help in supporting our vital service during her BBC television interview 🙏🏻 During recent months demand for our Foodbank has trebled so we deeply appreciate all the support and donations we can get to help us meet whatever arises.
Can you please help #PershoreFoodbank 🙏🏻 Sin Can you please help #PershoreFoodbank 🙏🏻 Since the beginning of April to date, demand has trebled compared to the same time last year. Thanks to generous community donations and ongoing support they have managed to meet this demand and support many local people who find themselves in difficulties. However they are now running short on these particular items. For help or advice, please visit their website at https://pershore.foodbank.org.uk/
Tomorrow is the beginning of #childrensgardeningwe Tomorrow is the beginning of #childrensgardeningweek2020 and #pershoreabi braved the high winds to water the plants around St Andrew’s. Abi loves flowers - it brings her great joy to see the colourful blooms of each Season shining like jewels from the earth. In the Summer she loves nothing more than to watch the bumble bees and butterflies amongst them and marvels at the loving care that God puts into creation. During this lockdown period, why not visit the website https://www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk/ for ideas of how you can help your little bears learn more about gardening? Or take a look at our #BabiesandToddlers latest newsletter on our website?
Please join us for our #ascensionday service 6.45p Please join us for our #ascensionday service 6.45pm on our #youtube channel Premieres in 5 minutes 🙏🏻 https://youtu.be/tNhTnaETvO4
Good morning everyone. Today is our third #meetthe Good morning everyone. Today is our third #meettheministers and this week the spotlight is on our lovely Curate Revd Steve Dunton:- “Born in Ilkeston in Derbyshore. Lived in Derby until I was 5 Moved to Redditch when 5- consider it my home town. younger brother, Paul trained as a teacher- worked in teaching for 25 years- last role Pastoral Manager and RE teacher at St. Benedicts Alcester. Married to Hannah for nearly 20 years. We have 2 children William, 15 and James, 8 and three older children Peter, Christine and Matthew. Grandad to Sophie and Jessica was ordained as a minister in the Catholic Church- served in Studley for 7 years in ministry. came back to Cof E trained for the priesthood at Cuddesdon Ordained priest 2019- Moved to Persore hobbies- National Trust properties, real ale, heritage museums, films, walking and swimming.”
#pershoreabi would like to lead the tribute today #pershoreabi would like to lead the tribute today from all of us here in #pershoreabbeycommunity to our wonderful #nurses who go above and beyond to care for us all. #thankyouheroes #thankyounhs #internationalnursesday2020
Good morning everyone. Today for our Meet The Min Good morning everyone. Today for our Meet The Ministers feature, we bring you our Abbey Reader Peter Stansbie:- “I am a ‘Brummie’ by birth and started work at Cadbury where I was a Commercial Apprentice when I finished school. After leaving Cadbury I worked for Coventry Council and Alfred Herbert Ltd before joining the NHS in 1972. I continued to work for and with the NHS until my retirement in 2011. I managed several Hospitals and Health Authorities reaching CEO level in Birmingham, Warwickshire and Wales. Since my confirmation into the Church of England in the 1980’s I have grown in my spiritual life and after becoming a licenced Worship Leader in Wales I began further training after our move back to England twelve years ago. I became a Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) 8 years ago and work as one of the Ministry Team in the Pershore Benefice. Married to Janet for 50 years I am in the local Probus Club, love travel and playing with my four young Grandchildren”
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A truly emotional moment when after 5 months of #Covid19 lockdown, our bells rang out for the first time for worship today.Due to social distancing restrictions, less than half of our bells can be rung at present.
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Planning on visiting one of our picnic areas or countryside centres this weekend? Please remember to pick up and take any of your litter home with you and let's work together to keep our county tidy.
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This week's online service comes from the @ShrineOLW.

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#pershoreabi has now hidden her #plumstones around #Pershore in the Abbey Park and St Andrew’s Garden. Please tag us with the stone number if you find one. Remember to sanitise your hands and pick them up carefully please. Happy 1st August everyone! #pershoreplums

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