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It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Shirley Bevan of
2 Moel-y-mab Cottages, Leighton. Shirley had lived here in The Pentre for so many
years and we have been grateful for all her support towards many village causes. We
will all miss her greatly and send our best wishes and support to her son Tony, daughter
Caroline and her beloved granddaughter Cerys.
Thank you to Allan Lloyd who has skilfully cut the hedges of Leighton Village Hall
and we are very grateful for his support. We also thank Sarah & Haydyn Jones
who have done a stirling job clearing all of the brushings from the area.
The Collation of The Rev William K Rowell
as Rector of The Chirbury Group(which includes Leighton & Trelystan)
On 4th September Chirbury Church was full to the aisles of villagers, clergy, vergers and visitors
giving the anticipated service a warm and theatrical atmosphere.
The congregation was welcomed by the sound of Philip sending
those organ notes trilling up into the arches and mingling with the
bellringers chimes above. This was to be the inauguration of Bill
as our Rector and the gravity of the occasion was evident when the
service started with much pageantry and several processions of
clergy, officers and parishioners led by The Bishop in his golden
robes. Throughout the ceremony we had uplifting hymns entwined
around the important religious oaths, symbols and the induction.
In the middle of this was the sermon of the Suffregan Bishop of
Ludlow & Archdeacon of Ludlow, The Rt Rev Alistair Magowan
which was on the theme of love and in which he quoted Aretha
Franklin’s song lyrics including her anthem R.E.S.P.E.C.T. The
coordination of so many well rehearsed stages was impeccable
and even the slight hitch when Bill and the Bishop went into the
porch to ring the church bell to mark Bills possession of the
benefice when the rope snapped, if anything added to the enjoyment. Tony the Churchwarden then
legged it up to the belfry to produce a handbell for Bill to ring to much applause. The bell tolled, all
was well. After the service we had delicious food and to see so many people chatting and milling
around made it a memorable evening and thanks must go to Chirbury for hosting it all so well and to
everyone who took part. We had music, ministry and mysterious mandates with even the Bishop
quoting the Queen of Soul but most of all we had Bill whose kindness and good humour shone out in
the candlelight. The beginning of the next chapter...... JW
Autumn tidy-up Leighton Churchyard
We will be holding another tidy-up day on Saturday October 13th
10.00am to 12.00noon. Any help will be much appreciated
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Shirley Bevan of
2 Moel-y-mab Cottages, Leighton. Shirley had lived here in The Pentre for so many
years and we have been grateful for all her support towards many village causes. We
will all miss her greatly and send our best wishes and support to her son Tony, daughter
Caroline and her beloved granddaughter Cerys.
Thank you to Allan Lloyd who has skilfully cut the hedges of Leighton Village Hall
and we are very grateful for his support. We also thank Sarah & Haydyn Jones
who have done a stirling job clearing all of the brushings from the area.
The Collation of The Rev William K Rowell
as Rector of The Chirbury Group(which includes Leighton & Trelystan)
On 4th September Chirbury Church was full to the aisles of villagers, clergy, vergers and visitors
giving the anticipated service a warm and theatrical atmosphere.
The congregation was welcomed by the sound of Philip sending
those organ notes trilling up into the arches and mingling with the
bellringers chimes above. This was to be the inauguration of Bill
as our Rector and the gravity of the occasion was evident when the
service started with much pageantry and several processions of
clergy, officers and parishioners led by The Bishop in his golden
robes. Throughout the ceremony we had uplifting hymns entwined
around the important religious oaths, symbols and the induction.
In the middle of this was the sermon of the Suffregan Bishop of
Ludlow & Archdeacon of Ludlow, The Rt Rev Alistair Magowan
which was on the theme of love and in which he quoted Aretha
Franklin’s song lyrics including her anthem R.E.S.P.E.C.T. The
coordination of so many well rehearsed stages was impeccable
and even the slight hitch when Bill and the Bishop went into the
porch to ring the church bell to mark Bills possession of the
benefice when the rope snapped, if anything added to the enjoyment. Tony the Churchwarden then
legged it up to the belfry to produce a handbell for Bill to ring to much applause. The bell tolled, all
was well. After the service we had delicious food and to see so many people chatting and milling
around made it a memorable evening and thanks must go to Chirbury for hosting it all so well and to
everyone who took part. We had music, ministry and mysterious mandates with even the Bishop
quoting the Queen of Soul but most of all we had Bill whose kindness and good humour shone out in
the candlelight. The beginning of the next chapter...... JW
Autumn tidy-up Leighton Churchyard
We will be holding another tidy-up day on Saturday October 13th
10.00am to 12.00noon. Any help will be much appreciated
