Craft Group  Coffee Day - thanks to the very many people who helped make this a success despite the poor weather. see some pictures  

 

 

 

 

You are invited to Whitley Church to join us for coffee mornings this Summer

 

 

__There are more images on our Facebook page.

Click here to go to our  Facebook Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angel's Café Update

Here is a break down of the donations they have sent to various charities this year - 

January £300 Lymphona Research

March £250 Time for a Cuppa Dementia Uk

£150 Water Aid

April Thornhill Church £100

£250 Parkinsons

May £150 Nepal Earthquake Appeal

June £200 British Lung Foundation

July £200 Kirkwood Hospice

£200 Candlelighters

September £200 Macmillans Biggest Coffee Morning

November £200 Friends of Freeman House

December £100 Thornhill Parish Church

£300 Dewsbury Refuge

£50 Hope Pastures

an incredible £2650

The Angel's send their thanks to everyone who have supported the café this year - without your custom these wonderful donations wouldn't have been possible!

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     Here is the link to the pictures of the Bazaar. We achieved £2600+- an excellent result and a very happy day. Rector thanked everyone this morning.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Photos of the Heritage Weekend are available  https://plus.google.com/photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6193543675943157921
 

2 photos to show why they were dangerous

 

 

 

_Sunday 30th August is joint Benefice Service at Whitley at 1030 replaces 930!service at Thornhill. See you there!

Rev Sue Clarke has returned from her Sabbatical - welcome back!

She has written a report regarding her time away and you can read it here

A Great Event - our Summer Fair on 18th July raised £2700 to help us fund the running and maintenance of our church building and our work in the community of Thornhill.

There are more pictures on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/Thornhillparishchurch

 a happy visitor

 

Such exciting news...

We have been shortlisted in the Historic England Angel Awards.

Founded by Andrew Lloyd Webber and supported by his Foundation, the Historic England Angel Awards celebrate the efforts of individuals and local groups all over the country who put hours of hard work and enthusiasm into saving derelict and severely damaged historic landmarks from being lost forever. The details of the work undertaken in the project can be found here

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 Revd Kate Currie - a long time Reader and member of our church was ordained priest yesterday  27th June 2015 by Bishop Jonathan in Huddersfield Parish Church

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Check out all the latest events on our Concerts page-click here
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The Angels Cafe report that donations so far this year to end of April are as follows:
Lymphoma research. £300
Dementia "time for a cuppa" £250
Thornhill church. £100
Parkinson's awareness. £250

Congratulations and thank you to the team of dedicated helpers and to those who gave by eating a good lunch.
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Daniel and Reece wear vestments as Acolytes for the first time

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On our Facebook page photos of Good Friday  

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   On our Facebook page - a report about the Wednesday of Holy week event which was so inspirational. Click logo above. _________________________________________________

Good News about Music in our Church
Click here
Let there be music...the restoration of a historic organ
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A Surprise Visitor

A big surprise for us all as Bishop Jonathan called into Buggy Praise today (17/3/15). He joined in an encore of our home time song with the children then had a look around our beautiful church. He will be with us again on April 19th at the 10.00 service for Confirmation.

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The House of Bishops have issued a document prior to the General Election in May, to read it click below
Who Is My Neighbour?

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_New photograph By  C&D  December 2015__Click Facebook logo above to see more. There are some also on Photos page here.more.________________________________________

Photos from the Children's Activity Morning held on Saturday February 7th may be seen on our Facebook Page.Click the Facebook link above.

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click here for details of services and events for Lent and Easter 2015 including an exciting Lent Course based on the film 'The Kings Speech'

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The Meditation Group on a Monday at 5.30 is now held in church.
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Thinking about Confirmation?

Many people were baptised when young and now
feel they would like to make an adult commitment.
Would you or somebody you know like to find out
more about Confirmation leading to being able to
receive bread and wine at Holy Communion? Or
would you simply like to refresh your Christian
Faith?

Then please speak to Rev Sue Clarke on
01924 450746, classes are starting on Saturday 24th January at the Rectory at 10.00.. See the attached leaflet. Confirmation is on April 19th at 9.30 with Bishop Jonathan

Leaflet for Confrimation Classes 2015

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Photos from epiphany at Saturday club.  Click Facebook link above.

10th January 2015

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Battley Carr   --Trinity Care Appeal 

- News
 January 2015

Calling all knitters! We are asking for donations of knitted scarved for the Trinity Care appeal - further information can be found in the pew sheet from 11 January.

Don't worry if you can't knit, donations of wool are also greatly appreciated!

Now the the weather is colder there is an urgent need
for hats, gloves, socks, sturdy shoes,
underwear and old towels as well as food &
toiletries for homeless and struggling people in this
area. Our usual Collection box is on the rear pew. 

Thank you for
your generous support.

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The Real meaning of Christmas Exhibition in Church December 6 & 7th.  Pictures at

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10204866148352036.1073741827.1189264977&type=1&l=4a29fbf240

or this link also shows Buggy Praise Nativity Picnic 2014

https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6097106430549172513?sort=1

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Annual Bazaar 2014

What a lovely atmosphere in church with lots of people enjoying themselves.  No Black Friday weekend here just good fun and friends getting interesting and unique things to buy. We raised just over £2000 and thanks to everyone concerned for making this a success- both colleagues from church and visitors.
see pictures here.. Our star visitor enjoying himself

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Great news we have been awarded a large grant from the Pilling Trust towards the work needed on our organ. The organ is a JJ Binns from 1907 Which has been in the church for 30 years and is in need of some tender loving care. A grateful thanks to them for this confidence in our project.

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Yorkshire Imps Concert 25th October.  Super concert on this their first visit. Band in really good form and innovative programming. Sponsored by Mr & Mrs Dennis Halstead.  Many thanks to them for a splendid occasion and  a good profit for Church Funds.

 

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Baptism of James Broxholme yesterday October 26th 2014

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Angels Cafe- the weekly cafe staffed by volunteer Angels in Thornhill Parish have raised £1800 so far this year. Congratulations.  See Here the schedule. The cafe is available every Wednesday from 1130- 1000 for light lunches and good fellowship.

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New Bishops Consecrated in York Minster on Saturday 18th October   for the first time there is a new Bishop of Huddersfield

Click here to go to the full story

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Harvest Time - kids!  it was a busy time today at Children's Activity morning- home made pizzas were made,harvest wreaths and our poster. All about harvest at home on our local farms.

Type Harvest Kids Thorhill in to You Tube and there is a tiny bit of video.

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The churchyard...following all the presss and social media publicity recently (August 2014) it is important that everyone knows th position in which the church finds itself and the following statement from the Diocese clarifies this
'Every Diocese has Churchyard Regulations and here at Thornhill, Dewsbury in the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales we are no different. This is a legal process over which the local vicar has absolutely NO jurisdiction and can only try their best to help and advise the families.The local vicar in this case tried to do just that by writing to all the families earlier this summer explaining the situation, offering to talk to any families and visiting the churchyard to advise families on how best to look after their graves. We understand the families’ concerns and are saddened that a resolution has not been achieved in every case.The Churchyard Regulations were put in place to preserve the amenity for the parish and the community for its benefit and enjoyment, to ensure good practice is observed and to help the maintenance and management of parish churchyards'.

see also churchyard section of this site here
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Buggy Praise Teddy Bears Picnic 2014.... about 40 people attended this popular annual party at the Rectory.See pictures here 
https://plus.google.com/photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6044912337198111409#photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6044912337198111409

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New Rector for Thornhill and Vicar for Whitley!!
The Venerable Anne Dawtry, Archdeacon of Halifax inducted our Priest in Charge Rev Sue Clarke to be Rector of Thornhill and Vicar of Whitley.  The service took place in Thornhill Parish Churh on Yorkshire Day 1st August in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Kirklees. This apparently unecessary act is of great siginificance as it also lifts the suspension of presentation which stopped the Patron Lord Savile presenting a suitable person for these posts should Sue leave. The ancient link was therefore restored.  Sue promised allegiance to the new Bishop of Leeds.see more photos here

WW1 Commemoration

We’re looking to put up an exhibition for Heritage Weekend of memorabilia from WW1 but had very poor response from the congregation so far. Especially we thought it would be good to have wedding photos from couples who got married at Thornhill Church but anyone who has a link today with Thornhill would be welcome . If anybody still has an old wedding dress from this era that would be amazing. Also if anybody has a cook book from 1914-18 we may just try to cook an original recipe – maybe!! But any photos or mementoes from that time that we can exhibit would be appreciated especially if they are local. Contact the Rector via the link sue.clarke@btinternet.com

Don't forget our concert Smile, Smile Smile aon 13th September
see poster here for full details

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Rectory Park -across the road from the churchyard is the wonderful Thornhill Rectory Park which was once the home of the Rectors of Thornhill. There has always been a close contact with the park and the church. The Friends of Rectory Park (click here ) have a new website 'Rectory Park gone wild' click here to see it. There are some wonderful pictures to look at here. There is a super picture too of the spitfire which came to our Summer Fair.
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Our new Diocese is now firmly establsihed and working. West Yorkshire and the Dales . Our new Diocesan Bishop is Rev Nick Baines who is called the Bishop of Leeds follow him on Twitter here where he is a prolific 'tweeter'. If you would like to see the recording of his enthronement in Wakefeild Cathdral on You Tube click here. 
Rev Nick Baines

We also have a new Archdeacon for the  Episcopal Area of Huddersfield in which we now are placed. She is the Ven Dr Anne Dawtry -still called Archdeacon of Halifax.  Confused? do not worry just keep coming to church.
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First World War Centenary August 4th 2014
You are invited to come to church either at Whitley or Thornhill

see poster here for full details

WW1 Centenery Commemoration

Please do share your moment via your personal and professional networks - social media, website, e-news etc.

Follow us @1418NOW 
Like us on Facebook/1418NOW 
Search and tag using #LIGHTSOUT

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Summer Fair  Saturday July 12 2014- what a wonderful day- good weather; good fellowship; good fun; good food and plemty to do created a wonderful atmosphere at the our summer day out in the church and grounds.  We raised over £2,200  towards our work in the community and maintaining the churchand it's worship - about the cost of 10 days in the year!
Dewsbury Intermediate Wind BandBBQThornhillJIN Community choir

Click here for more pictures  https://plus.google.com/photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6035821440288073713#photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6035821440288073713

 

Congratulations to Reverend Kate Currie on her ordination last Saturday  5th July 2014 at Wakefield Cathedral by Bishop Tony. Kate now starts her curacy at Scissett and Clayton West

Revd Kate Currie with Bishop Tony

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Spitfire Flypast - Summer Fair July 12th 2014

A flypast by a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire is expected to make the annual Summer Fair at Thornhill Parish Church near Dewsbury a special occasion this year. The Summer Fair, which is one of the principal social events in the Church’s calendar is set to take place on Saturday 12^th July between 11am and 3pm in the Church Grounds. The flypast by the plane, reminiscent of the Battle of Britain in 1940 will be around 1pm, and is expected to add a touch of nostalgia to the day.

We were delighted when we learned earlier this year that our request for the fly past was successful and to enhance the event have managed to acquire two limited edition plates, each depicting a Spitfire, for sale by auction on the day. One by Royal Doulton and is titled ‘Spitfire Coming Home’, the other is by Coalport and is titled ‘Dawn Patrol’. (a picture of the two plates is also attached.

A further special feature of the day will be the sale of Spitfire Bitter in the Savile Arms pub adjacent to the Church yard. This brand of beer was first brewed by the Shepherd Neame Brewery in Kent to mark the 50^th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in1990 and has been a popular drink ever since.

The event is located on Church Lane, Thornhill, two miles south of Dewsbury, post code WF12 0JZ.

 

Chasubles for Children   click title for story
Eileen Gaunt with the children wearing the new chasubles she has made.

 

 

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Angels Cafe have made the following donations to Charity so far in 2014. Well done and thank you to them and all those who support the cafe.

Angels Café Donations 2014      Breast Cancer                              £100

. Big Brew (Traidcraft)                      150

 Water Aid                                    150

 Thornhill Church                              100 

Kirkwood  Hospice                             150

 The Howland Centre                         200

British legion                                   50

 Spinal Injuries Association                  150

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The Garden Party at Thornhill Rectory was a great community success on Sunday 18th May with dancing by Mummers and Maypole dancing by the children of Overthorpe Academy--+ cakes and tea and the STOCKS! Photos to follow.  A welcome financial success also.

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What a weekend at our Church on the weekend of April 28th 2014

From a first for us on the Friday a Ceilidh in church. Over 180 people attended and the church nave was used for the Ron Darnbrough and Crab apples Band. Raising £1191 for church funds and welcoming many new people into our church.  
        See more pictures at https://plus.google.com/photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6008075469568042545#photos/100175835437727090772/albums/6008075469568042545

Then a transformation for the Celebration Band from Mount Pellon offering a new style of worship on Saturday.

Then a transformation for normal Sunday worship followed by our Annual Church meetings.  Diane Goodwin and Susan Lane were elected as churchwardens.
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Palm Sunday this year saw a very special service of thenksgiving for 125 years of the Wakefield Diocese. Held in Wakefield Cathedral and attended by church and civic leaders both local and international. The service marked the end of the Wakefield Diocese and looked forward to the new Diocese. It also marked the departure of Bishop Stephen to pastures new in London.
We praise Him for all that is past and trust Him for all that is to come. see Twitter under Wakefield Cathedral for more pictures.

Bishop Stephen preaches 

a new chalice for every church to use on Easter Day to welcome the Resurrection  and the birth of the new Diocese of Leeds

 

 

 More pictures may be seen at

 

 http://www.wakefield.anglican.org/gallery/album/6002227095297864465

 

 

 

 

WW 1
This year marks 100 years since the start of World War 1.During Heritage Weekened in September  this year we would like to commemorate the Anniversary with an exhibition n Thornhill Parish Church of locak memories. If you had a relative affected by WW1 or have any memorabilia or photos and would be able to share thm with us we would be grateful.  Please contact Rev Sue Clarke or Brian Pearson or Tony Ridley- see contacts pageThe churchyard has two Commonwealth War Graves and hosts the War Memorial for Thornhill. there are other war memorials insiode the church.
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Preserving the Past of Thornhill in Dewsbury Reporter February 14th 2014  Did you see this well written article about the works that have been going on in our church over the last few years. There is a copy up in church or you might find it on their web site. Well work is now finally complete apart from a little snagging and we finally have our church back just in time for Lent. It looks fine and everything is now safe and preserved for future generations.

Click here for the images  and here for the report of the conservation of the monument to Sir George and Lady Anne Savile 1614 by Elliott Ryder Conservation

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For children--  Buggy Praise and Children's Activitiy groups have restarted.  See the Families page for more information. Here
http://www.thornhillparishchurch.org.uk/families.htm

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Happy New Year to you all - our Family Praise Epiphany Service is at 9.30 on Sunday January 5th 2014- come and celebrate the arrival of te Kings. On the 7th January it will be ten years since Buggy Praise was started in our church. Come on and Celebrate again.
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Advent Wreath exhibition- a hugely successful weekend with lots for everyone to see and hear.

Pictures are here- https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/AdventWreathExhibition?authkey=Gv1sRgCPCC9-z34bOAwwE#

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Sir George Savile & Lady Anne Savile Reconstruction- work is now completed on installing the steel supporting frame inside the monument. A major engineering job will now lead to the monument being able to be rebuilt and conserved.  Five and a half tons of rubble was excavated from the interior and interesting 16th century paintings found (see below). The work is being carried out under the English Heritage/ Heritage Lottery scheme funding,  by Elliot Ryder conservators.

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Angels Cafe donations to charity now tops £1000
click link below for full list

.ouractivities.htm

 

Monument restoration- work is now being carried out to restore the 1614 monument to Sir George and Lady Anne Savile which straddles the Savile Chapel Chapel.  It has posed huge technical problems in making it safe for future generataions to see.  Interesting early 16th century painting was found behind the pillars.  These have been recorded and will then be coverered up.

Children worked hard on learning about Homelessness and built this mock house out of cardboard  November 2013

Roof Repairs - work has now been completed on the urgent high level roof repairs 
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A Hard Days Night - something different - a charity fundraising video shot in Thornhill Parish Church based on the Lennon & McCarthy song =by one of our helpers Eddie Cassidy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdg8HHYZKg
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Major Work     The next phase of major work starts on Monday 30th of September and during the first week the church will be difficult to use. As a result of this the Wednesday morning sevice will be at Whitley as will the cafe. A scaffold will be erected outside to carry out urgent roof repairs and a scaffold will be erected in church to block off the Savile Chapel and the Chancel - half way down each. If you come to Harvest on October 6th you will see our banners on the scaffold 4metres wide and 4.5 metres long showing the two East windows. This promises to be a unique experience.

The work being done inside church is the conservation and making safe of the monument to Sir George Savile and Lady Anne Savile 1614. This major structural work will be carried out by Kieran Elliott from Elliott Ryder conservators from Wales assisted by ARC stone masons of York.. Walter West of Dewsbury will be in charge of the scaffolding to assist this work.

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What a super Heritage weekend and Flower festival - a brilliant community event supported by over 20 organisation in the village each showing their own interpretation of life in the communiy.

See You Tube Video here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSG1XL1EU0g
or here  https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/FlowerFestival2013#
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 WORK starts on the 10th September for a concentrated 3 months on the final stage of our conservation work. Elliott Ryder come to finish work on the conservation of the smaller monuments not so far done and then in early October on the major Sir George Savile 1614 monument which straddles the Savile Chapel when a steel supporting cage will be installed inside the monument. Work on this monument require scaffolding across the Savile Chapel and the Chancel which will be done in the week beginning September 30th. This will also display large size photos of the two East Windows
. Work will also start on the roof repairs and on the changes to the central heating.  In the churchyard further dangerous trees are to be felled.                                                     
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Welcome to the re-named Cafe - now known as The Angels  Cafe- continuing in the same tradition as SIDZ cafe  it will still provide excellent lunches in church every Wednesday from 11.15 until 1.00.  A bonus in this cafe is a chance to meet and talk and foster friendship. On most weeks a further bonus is to listen to our incredible pianist Colin Kneen playing music of yesteryear. What's more it has a 5* hygiene rating.   Not been - try it - you will enjoy yourselves.

The cafe is hosted by the church but run on a voluntary basis by 3 'Angels' and a few 'cherubs'. Whilst managing to provide a community facility it also raises funds for local charities such as Traidcraft, Candlelighters and Dewsbury Womens Refuge.

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Jonathan Cooke our Glass conservator was filmed recently about his conservation work and the making of the new window -for our new interactive display unit.

Work on the Rufford memorial 1714
Completed this work funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Churchcare restored, conserved and made safe this momument in the North East corner of the Savile Chapel. It now complements the new East window and the Sir George Savile 1622 .

9th August 2013

TOP Craftsmen in Savile chapel

Two of the top craftsmen in the country are working on the next stage of conservation in the church. Kieran Elliott our monuments expert is working on the repair and conservation of the last few monuments in the Savile Chapel and the South Choir Aisle .  Jonathan Cooke our Stained Glass conservator is preparing the old glass from the Savile Chapel East Window for redisplay in the new display unit being cretaed off site at the moment. 

                                                    Jonathan Cooke at work.

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Summer Fair 13th July 2013--- What a Day  one of the hottest days of the year and we all survived - most without too much dehydration.A wonderful day for the whole community having fun, meeting old and new friends and bringing the community together,  We raised just over £2800 towards the ongoing work of the church in the community. A new display this year was from the Birstall wood working group which created lots of interest.
A few photos here   
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Church Paths      We are delighted to report that work on the main paths around the church have been completed - once again with help from the Big Lottery Fund. We have a safe environment for everyone to be able to enjoy visits to the church and chuchyard. The workmen battled through some of the worst weather to complete this difficult project.  On Wednesday July 3rd work started on the Upper lychgate path by Conservation Volunteers - call in to help if you are feeling fit.  See ful story below      02.07.2013

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On the Move  congratulations to our Rural Dean Paul Maybury who is moving to a new post in Cyprus.
'The following announcement has been made the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Missioner in the South East Cyprus Chaplaincy (Diocese of Cyprus and the  Gulf; Province of The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East)The Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf, the Rt Revd Michael Lewis intends tolicense Paul on the 1st December'  02.0713

 

 

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Visit to Hope Street Mosque  click here to read Rev Sue's report

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Our new window was part of a conference in Florida in May 2013   American Glass Guild   2013 Conference  May 15-19, 2013 This paper presents the story of the window: its fascinat­ing iconography, possibly unique in stained glass; its history, and an overview of the scientific and pastoral aspects of the controversial decisions to displace the medieval glass, and to recreate the window. Jonathan will also describe the process­es in his reconstruction of this window, from initial research­es and  cartoons to the glass painting techniques employed.

 http://www.americanglassguild.org/

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 Access and Care of paths to Historic Church and Churchyard
We are dleighted that we have been awarded a grant of £10,000 from the Big Lottery to enable us to repair the majority of our paths around the church- the main access paths to the churchyard. This grant enables us to maintain good, safe and disabled access to these historic resources in Thornhill.

Work is progressing well on the Paths around the church and they will be finished for the Spring Bank Holiday 2013. Work on the top lychgate path is pla--

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One of our Guide Leaders Sally Kynaston Has been honoured in the New Year Honours List
SALLY ANN KYNASTON, MBE of Staincross, Barnsley, receives the MBE for services to HM Revenue and Customs, and to Girl Guiding in South Yorkshire. Congratulations Sally.

Rev Norma Webb has left the Benefice to continue her work in another Parish. At a special Eucharist on April 28th John Bullimore- a former Redaer and Churchwarden at Thornhill was the preacher and he paid tribute to Norma's commitment to the Benefice as Reader and Priest over many years. It was good to have Rev Christine Bullimore with us as well as the Rev. Gill Johnson. Tony Ridley on behalf of wardens paid tribute and John Riley presented her with a cheque from the congregations. We wish Norma well in her continuing ministry in pastures new in Middlestown and Netherton.

New Churchwardens at the Annual Meeting Bob Pickles and Mark Naylor stood down as churhwardens and we thank them for their service. New wardens are Dianne Goodwin and Elaine Wilkes. It is anticipated that two Deputy Churchwardens will be appointed at the PCC in May 2013.

Easter day

See, what a morning, gloriously bright
With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem
Folded the grave-clothes, tomb filled with light
As the angels announce, "Christ is risen"

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ACCESS NOTE--due to the frosty nights work on the path will not start until the 7th May when surely all frost will have gone, but access will be maintained at all times. Work has been completed on boxing in monuments in the Savile Chapel to allow for work on the monuments in the chapel and particularly to Sir George and Lady Anne Savile monument planned now to start in early June. Access to the Savile Chapel and the ability to see things in there will be severely restricted.. Please ring to confirm access details if you are travelling from a distance.

Good Friday Children's Morning and Procession to The Cross
A large group of young people met at THornhill Methodist Church to work together in learning and enjoyinhg the Easter Story. They mad the poster below and gifts to take home . A goodly number then proceesd with a large cross to THE CROSS in Thonnhill after a short service. The cross remains for a few weeks as a potent symbol of the Christian faith .

see other pictures here Https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/
GoodFriday2013Thornhill?authkey=Gv1sRgCJGE38a_1NDSFA#

 

A Christian passover Meal was celebrated at Thornhill Parish Church by 50 members on the Wedenesday of Holy Week 2013. A talk by Rev Kevin Maddy on his experiences as a roving priest and chaplain related closely to the theme of Passover and Easter.

Rector gives Pupils an introduction to the Christian faith...

PUPILS at Paradise Primary School in Dewsbury welcomed a local church leader for a special inter-faith assembly this week. (March 2013)

The Rector Rev Sue Clarke, from Thornhill Parish Church, conducted an assembly in which she introduced pupils to the Christian faith and the significance of Christmas and Easter. She also spoke about her own role in the parish and the interfaith work she is involved in. Aisha Patel, a year five pupil, said: “It was a wonderful assembly and we really enjoyed the visit. I was really happy to meet the reverend and get an insight into another faith.”Chair of governors Faruk Pandor said: “It is vitally important for us to create links with other faiths in accordance with our own interfaith strategy and it is just as important for our children to learn about other faiths and their religious practices.” (thanks to the Press for this story )

http://www.thepressnews.co.uk/NewsDetails.asp?id=9012

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The Big Brew organised by our Wednseday Cafe ladies on the 6th March 2013 raised £110 well done to everyone and special thanks to the Band who plyaed at the event
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Imam Ilyas speaks in Thornhill Parish Church a first for our church - the first time a Muslim has presented a lecture about his faith. Imam Moulan Ilyas Dalal gave a talk about the Muslim faith. Ilyas is a chaplain at Dewsbury Hospital. The talk was attended by Bishop Tony Robinson and members of the church and community. He answered questions about the Muslim faith.

see other photos here

Building and monument conservation and renewal

we are delighted that we are now able to commence the final stage of the repairs and renewals to the church in 2013. A generous grant from English Hertage/ Heritage Lottery Fund and many other grant giving bodies will enable us to finish the high Level Urgent Roof repairs; complete the conservation of all the internal monuments and in particular the major monument to Sir George and Lady Anne Savile 1614 which straddles the arch between the Savile Chapel and the chancel. We will also be redisplaying the former Savile Chapel East Window in an interpretative display about the making of the new window,-OLD and New together.

Unfortunately this will mean scaffolding and buiding and conservation work will intrude until the end of July and the new East Window in the Chapel will be temporarily out of sight.

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Thornhill Cafes given ***** rating by Kirklees Environment Service. 6.2.13. This award to the cafes operating in church is a major boost to the staff working there each week in a voluntary capacity and raising money for Charity. It is for cleanliness and knowledge of health and food preparation issues.
The food, service and ambience are also of a high quality and proced very reasonably. Come and Try it. Each Wednesday 11.15- 1.00.

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Memories of Thornhill Booket by Brenda Pearson is now available
see publication section of site.

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Candlemass celebrated by our young people at the Saturday Club 2.2.13

see You Tube video at

http://wwwyoutube.com/watch?v=hYFzucBe234

 

Epiphany Children's Activity 5th January 2013

see You tube pictures at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkuF1503Ayk&list=UUO7GwOONF4otj-B4ei6kuGg&index=1

 

or pictures

https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/EpihanyChildrensMorning?authkey=Gv1sRgCODijsH6ht-6rwE#5829969749153872530

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Our Advent and Christmas Display this year was on the theme of the Favourite Chritmas Carol. 17 organisations from the church and the loacl community took part with a wide range of carols being chosen. From the one by Thornhill Methodists - Cradled in a manger meanly to the choice of three groups- We three Kings. A firendly competition was held and visitors voted for their favourite display - in the close run competition there were two clear winners. From the Young People it was the display by Thornhill JIN School

and from the Adults the stunning Probus paintintg by Joh Hartley of the carol God Rest you merry, Gentlemen.

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A successful day at the Bazaar - thanks to everyone who worked so hard on the day and beforehand, Click link below to see some pictures

https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/Bazaar2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCNGLiu7e85n5mwE#

Congratulations to Jeff Heaton our Benefice Reader who has just been awarded a degree from the University of York St John. He was awarded a Foundation Degree, with merit, in Theology and Ministry and this is the result of 4 years of study every month at the School of Ministry in Mirfield. The degree was presented to him in York Minister by Archbishop John Sentamu and, in the same ceremony, an Honorary Degree was presented to Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

 

 

 

 

 

Rededication our restoration project is now complete- at least for a month or two. The Bishop of Wakefield re-dedicated the church and the Savile Chapel at a service on Sunday 4th November

 

The new costume resource for school visits and use by children - provided under the HLF Let there be light project are now in use.

see video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp0JWPT60WU&list=UUO7GwOONF4otj-B4ei6kuGg&index=1&feature=plcp

 

Our New Window- is now complete and installed it replaces the 15th C decayed window in the East of the Savile Chapel. .

 

 

the Apostles at the top

 

the complete window

night view

 

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Lord and Lady Savile visit Thornhill . On the 3rd August 2012 Lord and Lady Savile visited the Rectory Park where Lady Savile planted a tree to commemorate the restoration of parts of the park spearheaded by the Friends of Rectory Park. They the visited the savile Chapel and had afternoon tea with guests. Lord Savile was particularly impressed with the work done so far to conserve the ancient artefacts in the chapel.

Lady Savile ' Rev Sue Clarke, Brian Pearson, Lord Savile

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The Summer Fair was blessed by good weather and lots of fun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all who supported it. With a matching grants from Barclays ( supporting work by Alex Arnott in the catering operation ) we should have made £3000

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Cafe Church -Food and fellowship at Thornhill- Good News our cafe is open EVERY Wednesday run by Soroptimist International Dewsbury ( SIDZ cafe) fortnightly -and friends -

 

The church is open every Wednesday from 10-1.15 for visits.

NEWS ARCHIVE BELOW HERE

Good News: the church has been awarded a grant from English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund of £98,000 over the years 2012-2013 to enable the conservation and restoration of the remaining three monuments in the church and to allow the redisplay of the former 'doom' window from the Savile Chapel. Other repairs to the fabric will be carried out.

click here for the full Press Release

Miscellany concert - what a lovely evening we had with Miscellany - once again their star quality shone through and their selection of songs with a Christmas theme was stimulating and exciting.
A slight diversion-- see the photo below and look carefully- Happy Christmice!

Bazaar 19th November 2011 - a really happy day - lots of good food, presents and company. Thank you to all who helped and those who came- we raised about £2400 to help pay our Insurance. Some pictures are available on https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/Bazaar2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCNqP4p3x9KSHCQ##

Gift evening 21st October 2011

a hugely enjoyable evening- supper is served

£4414 was raised - thank you to all.

See You tube videos

Karen Lizzie and Maureen sing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHriAVhgsLo

Bethany sings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pEVUEUGRmM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Ken Sharpe plays

https://www.youtube.com/user/Brianbre1#p/a/u/0/3z-b-GEOMNo

Wedding Fair at Whitley and Thornhill 22 October

couples as in church on 250 years + of married life

Congratultaions to Jeffery Heaton on being Licensed as a Reader in the Benefice by the Bishop of Pontefract on 16th October 2011

see here for all photos

https://picasaweb.google.com/101555190427929545364/JeffReader?authkey=Gv1sRgCJLsq42Io_Tb-AE#

 

Major fund raising appeal launched.We launch our fund raising appeal today for £20,000 to help us meet our commitment on the major renovation and consrvation project we are running. Click kere to see the brochure.

Here is the form to make a gift. The gift evening has passed but we still need your gift.

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See our latest You tube video- Harvest Game from Saturday October 8th 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uASJke00drw

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Read the Dewsbury Reporter News story about our Let there be light scheme and our Project Worker http://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/local/dewsbury-news/church_gets_heritage_help_1_3776964

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Thornhill Summer Fair held on 9th July 2011 - a superb day once again we were blessed with fine weather and lots of people taking part and visiting . Wonderful music from our schools and the Deswbury Music Centre Intermediate swing band; Lots to do and lots to eat.. Thanks to all who prepared and supported in any way. The Sacrecrow exhibition involved the local community and some highly original entries. The total amount raised including sponsorship of one of our workers by Barclays Bank will be just over £3000 - well done everyone and thank you.

an uinlikely trio

Lady Gaga by The Rosemont Centre Dewsbury

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TeamThornhill tackle Transpennine Trail

25-29 April 2011

CONGRATULATIONS _ MISSION Accomplished

Cycling over 200miles in five days from Southport to Hornsea on the Transpennine trail.

 

Eight members of the congregation of Thornhill Parish Church (Angie, David, Elaine, Kate, Marion, Rachel, Reece & Sophia) joined by Jeff & James are cycling over 200miles across the Pennines coast to coast from Southport in Lancashire to Hornsea in Yorkshire. The whole team which includes pensioners, middle-aged and young raised over £2000. for the churh.

We are fundraising for an important educational and information-sharing initiative. The project will also fund better lighting, modern information technology and restoration of the church.

PICTURE ATTACHED Lto R: Sophia; Angie, Marion, Elaine, Kate; David, Rachel and the youngest member Reece Strati -as the Team left Thornhill on Easter Monday bound for their start point from The Marine Drive in Southport.