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 All Saints Church Coleshill
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History
Throughout its history, Coleshill has been part of the parish of
Amersham. The soil of the churchyard probably represents the
unimproved ground of the original clearing on which Coleshill was
founded. For 1000 years there was nothing to disturb the peace
except the munching of cattle. As early as 1649 Coleshill people
were expressing the wish to have a church of their own – ‘the
inhabitants earnestly desiring the same’, as it was recorded, but
they had to wait over 200 years before their desire was gratified.
Then the Lord of the manor gave a small triangle from the northern
tip of the common to the churchwardens of Amersham to meet the wish
expressed as long ago as 1649 for a church for the villagers of
Coleshill.
Through the generosity of the Drake family and other local
benefactors, the architect George Street, a distinguished exponent
of neo-Gothic, was commissioned to design and build the church which
was completed in 1856. The church has the beautiful proportions and
unpretentious detail for which Street’s work is admired, and has
been praised by Sir John Betjeman. The brick was made locally and
the stone brought by river to Windsor, and thence by cart.
The two-manual pipe organ is considered to be a distinguished
instrument and is constantly maintained in excellent order.
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Rector |
The Revd Tim Harper, MA, BMus, LRAM |
Tel: 01494-724426
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Youth Worker |
Mr Colin Blandford |
Tel: 01494-723793 |
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Parish Administrator |
Mrs Dorothy Potter |
Tel: 01494-729380
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Church Wardens |
Mrs Dumpy Swerling |
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Mrs Helen Spencer |
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Parish Treasurer |
Mr John Brumwell |
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Hon Secretary |
Mr Chris Wege |
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Organist & Choirmaster |
Mrs Ruth Murphy |
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Sacristan & Verger |
Patsy Wright-Warren |
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Church Flowers |
Mrs Catherine Green |
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Details of services and times in the Parish of Amersham with
Coleshill
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St Mary’s |
8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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All Saints’ |
9.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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St Mary’s |
10.15 am |
Holy Communion |
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St Mary’s |
11.45 am |
Matins |
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All Saints’
(1st Sunday of month) |
6.00 pm |
Evensong |
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St Mary’s
(Except 1st Sunday of month) |
6.00 pm |
Evensong |
News from All Saints'
Ann Trotman
Ann’s memorial service was held on Monday 19th May. The church was
full, which showed the affection and respect which she was accorded
in the village. The window sills were decorated with wild flowers
and also each had one of her wood carvings to remind us of just one
of her many talents. As a long-standing member of the church choir
and committee, and a participator in many church events, she will be
greatly missed.
Bishop Alan
On Easter Day, All Saints’ was pleased to welcome, at short notice,
the Bishop of Buckingham, Dr Alan Wilson. The new Churchwardens’
staves were used in procession for the first time and the Bishop
described their significance to those present, and dedicated their
use. He concluded his visit by accompanying a number of the
congregation to the Red Lion for coffee. Many thanks to John Ullman
for arranging this on a Sunday morning.
AGM
The AGM of the combined parishes took place recently. The offices of
the All Saints’ Churchwardens were renewed and the committee in the
main re-elected. The only change is that David Elliott has had to
stand down due to work commitments and the vacancy has been filled
by Michael Hooley. The list of committee members is now: Dumpy
Swerling and Helen Spencer (Church-Wardens), Chris Wege (Hon
Secretary), Jennifer Brock, Petrina Clackett, Catherine Green,
Michael Hooley, Pam Hooley, Dick Ware, and Patsy Wright-Warren.
Youth Leader
As many will know the coming vacancy for a Youth Leader in the
combined parishes has been filled by the appointment of Colin
Blandford. Colin has a degree in Youth and Community Work with
Applied Theology from Ridley Hall, Cambridge and Oxford Brookes.
More recently he has been doing Youth Work in the North of England.
We look forward to welcoming him soon.
Sunday Services
There have been changes in the pattern of Sunday Services at All
Saints’. Formerly there was a 10.00 am service on the second Sunday
of the month, but this timing has been cancelled. In future all
morning services will be at 9.00am. The Book of Common Prayer is
used on the first and third Sundays, and ‘Common Worship’ on the
second and fourth Sundays. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month
there will be the service of Matins.
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