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The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw
This year the Yearbook and the Annual Report, will be
fornlally presented at the
Annual Parochial
Church Meeting
St. Mary,
Hawkshaw,
Bury
BL8 4JN
7.45pm for 8.00pm.
24th May 2021
The Meeting will also be available via Zoom
Email: info
holcombehawkshaw.or
for link.
Vision Statement
'In our Parish:
We will welcome others and see the community through our love and care.
We want to provide inspirational worship in various styles to meets thc needs
ot" all.
Our teaching, based on the authority of the Bible. aims to connect faith to
daily life, sustaining, encouraging and challenging everyone.
We aim to have welcoming and warm buildings that enable us to worship,
glorit"y God and aid mission.
We seek to reach out through God's love of all people, sharing the joy and
wonder of the faith we have in our daily life with Jesus and growing his
worldwide church in faith, hope and love.
The Parochial Church Council
Updated.. I ' February, 2014
This booklet gives inforniation about the activities of the various Parish
Organisations and the Parish Annual Report.
Once again it is the product of teamwork by many people. Sincere thanks go to
contributors who responded so promptly and made this Report possible.
We hope you will find the contents both interesting and informative.
Any errors are the responsibility of contributorsleditor.
Annual Report and Yearbook 2020
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Parish of
Holcombe &
Hawkshaw
Contents
Annual Yearbook
Report
2020
2020
As a result of Covid 19 restrictions
many groups have not met this year.
Minutes of A.P.C.M.
Yearbook
Social Group
Soup Company
St. Mary Primary
Emmanuel Primary
Porch Project
Mothers, Union
Drop In
Afternoon Fellowship
Sizzling Seniors
Emmanuel Choir
Music at Hawkshaw
Open the Book
19th Brownies
Cellar/Youth
Children's Work
E.C.C. Garden Group
11th Guides
Travellers
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Annual Report
Team Reports
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Fabric Report
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Review of year
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BBR Trust Report
17
Rector's Report
18
Deanery Synod
20
Safeguarding Report
22
Statement of Accounts 24
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Annual Parochlal Church Meeting Minutes
Held at Hawkshaw Church
Monday 12th October 2020 and by Zoom
Present in the building:
Four clerks in holy orders: Revs P. Sumsion, R. Airey, l. Flcming, V. Fletcher
and the following lay members of the parish:
S. Partridge, J. Burton, P. Hanley, J. Venn, M. Burton, C. Baggoley, S. Newhouse,
S. Wilkinson, J. Houghton, D. Yardley, M. Booth, G. Booth, J. Fletcher,
L. Fleming, L. Webber and T. Webber.
In attendance by Zoom:
L. Jackson, J. Sumsion. R. Sumsion. D. Lomax. R. Artley, S. Byrom, R. Byrom,
B. Atkin, S. Nuttall, E. Slattery and R. Simpson.
PART A: Meeting of Parishioners (Vestry Meeting)
l. Opening Prayer: led Rev. Paul Sumsion.
2. Chairman's Remarks: Rev. Paul Sumsion.
The proceedings were outlined. They consist of 2 parts, part A the Vestry meeting
to elect Church Wardens where attendees do not have to be on the parish electoral
roll, but otherwise need to be resident in the parish. Part B is the Annual Parochial
Church Meeting where attendees are only eligible to vote if on the parish electoral
roll.
3. Election of two Church Wardens (one from each fornier parish).
The nominations for Church wardens were Michael Booth and Stephen Newhouse.
There were no other nominations, and they were both duly elected.
All agreed.
PART B: A.P.C.M.
4. Apologies for Absence received from:
B. Newhouse, H. Gaskell, C. Gaskell, G. Lomax, M. Lomax and Y. Taylor.
5. Minutes of last year's vestry meeting and A.P.C.M., were received and accepted
by 13 in church and seven by Zoom - 20 in total. There were three abstentions with
no votes against.
6. Presentation of the revised church electoral roll by Sheila Partridge.
Total of 188. 121 from Fornier Parish of (Hereafter F.P.O.) Holcombe and 61 from
F.P.O. Hawkshaw. 13 people have been added, four removed - three sadly died
and one moved away.
7. Presentation of Annual Reports and Accounts for Holeombe and Hawkshaw
2019
Acccptcd unanimously.
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8. Election of Church Officers
A. Deput), Church Wardens for St Mary's Haivkshaii,
Richard Byrom and Ray Houghton.
Elcctcd unopposed.
Deputy Church Wardens for Emmanuel Church Centre
Jo. Venn and Gwen Barnes.
F.IcLtcd iinopposcd.
Deputy Church Wardens for Emmanuel Holcombe
Susan Nultall and MikL Burton.
Elected unopposed.
B. Parochial representatives of the laity to the Deanery Svnod
frc)m F.P.O. HolLcimbe'. Claire Baggc)ley and Stephen Newh()us¢.
t.rom F.P.O. Hawkshaw.. Jean Houghton and Geraldine Booth.
Agrccd unaniniously.
C. Representatives of the laity to the P.C.C.
F.P.O. Holcombe:
J. Burton, M. Burton, J. Venn and D. Lomax. (With three vaLancies).
F.P.O. S,. Marv's:
F. Hi)ught()n, R. Byr(Ini, R. Sumsi()n. J. Fletcher. P. Hanley,
S. Wilkinson and L.Webber.
All duly clcctcd to P.C.C.
D. Sidespeople for Emmanuel Church Centre, Emmanuel Holcombe and
S,. Mary's, Haivkshaiv
Emmanuel Church Centre:
Ilarbara Atkin, Linda Jackson. J() Vcnii, Gwcii Barncs.
Roiney Simpson, Pauline Clare and Geoif Clare.
Emmanuel Holcombe:
Vera Green, Jcnnitcr Burton, Janice Chisholm, Judith Oliver,
Pat Laiiiton, Wciidy Fell, Susan Nuttall and Barbara Ncwliousc.
St Marv's Hawkshaw:
Dc)t YardlLy, Juditli H()rrocks, Ray Hciiigliton.
EdTh'ard Slattery, Robert Critchley, Pctcr Hardcastle, Jenny Hardcastle,
Eric Shortt, Jcan HoiL¥liton, Ross Maiming, SlILila Lolthousc,
J()hns(In and Andrcw Hcy.
All agreed unanimously.
Thc Rcv. Paul Sumsion cxtcndcd a big thank you to the Wardcns. sidcspeoplc.
Dcancry Synod rcprcscntatives and the P.C.C.
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9. Appointment of an Independent Examiner
Stuart Moult trom St. Anne's Church, Tottington was nominated as the
Independcnt Examiner.
Agreed unanimously.
10. Rector's Report
2019
The Rector commenced his report by reflecting that 2019 had been a very busy and
good year for the parish.
The '# do you know Him?, campaign that Ramsbottom Churches Together had put
on included bible studies, sennons, outreach and various other events worked
jointly across Ramsbottom.
This was commissioned by the Bishop of Bolton just as the team from Capernwray
Bible College arrived for their initial weekend at the end of January. Their visit for
ten days of outreach took place at the end of February, which was a great boost to
the start of the campaign. The #dykH9 Campaign continucd through until just after
Easter, and although it was hard work, it included many events including services,
a youth weekend, "blokes" and ladies nights and a series of outreach events includ-
ing a notable visit from the Springs Dance Company to Hawkshaw Church.
. As the year progressed there were our schools, Sernions Services and a Garden
Party at the Church Centre in June.
. A very enjoyable Scratch Messiah was held in Emmanuel Church in July and a
Psalms weekend in September with Rev. Dr. Simon Stocks teaching on the psalms
over the weckcnd.
During this time we were also able to have conversations with the Diocese, which
would result in the appointment of lan Fleming as a full-time stipendiary curate
from July 2020.
The Rector also continued as chaplain to the Cadets and has helped with cub camps
and various school evenls.
2020
At the beginning of beginning of 2020 there were plans for the Capemwray team to
come to the parish on 23rd March and we were looking fonvard to Easter with plans
for Bible study, mission and worship. Covid 19 changed all of this and the church
buildings were closed from 24" March 2020.
In order to re-open safely, risk assessments of each building had to be undertaken.
The Rector thanked Stephen Newhouse and Michael Booth for the painstaking
work on these risk assessments, Stuart Wilkinson for developing the new website
and producing the DVD'S of the services that have been distributed to those in the
parish unable to access the on line worship. Thanks also to Michael Burton and
Robert Airey for the on-line Evensong and Compline services and to Stephen for
recording and editing them.
Thanks to all who have contributed by preaching, reading the lessons and leading
the intercessions.
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Thanks to Jo, Ruth, Caleb and Isaac for the worship songs during the on-line ser-
vices.
. Thanks also to the "Stream Team"
. Thanks to Sheila Partridge and Stephen and all the Open the Book team for produ-
cing the Bible stories that went into our primary schools and to Penny for her work
with the puppcts.
. Thanks to, Barbara, Linda, Romey, Jean, Jane, Susan and Hilda for their pastoral
care work and to Ian and Layna, who are introducing innovative ways to engage
with children.
The result was worship in a different way and Paul was proud of the quality that
has bccn achicvcd.
Jo Venn thanked Paul for all his work.
. Going fonvard, one of the challenges facing the Parish Leadership Team and the
P.C.C. will be to rebuild church communities.
Some piSh1OnerS have drifted away and there is a need to reach out to them.
•ln tern]s of finances, Manchester Diocese has a £3 million deficit, although they
have received £1.2 million extra from the Church Commissioners to help.
The Rector emphasised that therefore there is a real need for us to pay the parish
share if at all possible.
11. Matters of general parochial interest
There were no matters raised.
12. Notices and thanks from the chair
Paul extended a welcome to Ian and Layna Fleming and thanked the clergy and
reader team.
A: Archdeacons Visitation: via Zoom for Church Wardens only this year.
Dates still to be confirnied.
B: Next P.C.C.: 7.30 pm by Zoom on Monday 9th November 2020.
12. Closing prayer and Blessing
Paul closed the meeting at 8.35pm with prayer and a blessing.
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The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw
Emmanuel Church, Holcombe.
and
Emmanuel Church Centre,
Longsight Road,
Holcombe Brook.
and
St. Mary, Hawkshaw.
In the Deanery of Bury, the Diocese of Manchester.
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
of the
Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 ' December, 2020.
Rector:
The Rev'd. Paul H. Sumsion,
The Vicarage,
Bolton Road,
Hawkshaw,
Bury.
BL8 4JN.
Bank:
Royal Bank of Scotland
Insurers: Ecclesiastical Insurance.
Honorary Treasurer. David Lomax.
Gift Aid Coordinator: Judith Horrocks.
Independent Examiner: Stuart Moult.
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Annual Report for 2020
statement:
The P.C.C. of the Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw has the responsibility of
co-operating with the incumbent, the Rev'd. Paul Sumsion, in promoting in the
ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and
ecumenical. It also has mainlenance responsibility for St. Mary. Hawkshaw, Emmanuel
Church, Holcombe and Emmanuel Church Centre and Canon Lewis Hall, Longsight Road,
Holcombe Brook.
Membership of the P.C.C.:
Members ot" the P.C.C. are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
During the year the following served as members of the P.C.C.:
Incumbent: The Rev'd. Paul Sumsion. Chairman & Rector.
Associate Ministers: The Rev'd. Robert. W. Airey.
The Rev'd. Vic. Fletcher.
Curate: Rev'd. lan Fleming.
Ex Officio Members:
Wardens: Mr. Michael Booth.
.from May 201 7, (also Reader).
Mr. Steph¢n Newhouse, from May 2019. (Lay Vice-chairman ofP. C.C.).
Representatives on the Deanery Synod..
Fi'om Emmanuel and Emmanuel Church Centre..
Claire Baggoley and Stephen Newhouse.
Geraldine Booth and Jean Houghton.
From Si. Mary's, Hawkshaw..
Elected Members:
Fourteen members are elected at the Atmual Parochial Church Meeting, (seven from the
congregations of Emmanuel, Holcombe or Emmanuel Church Centre and seven from the
congregation of Hawkshaw, S,. Mary).
Thos¢ ¢l¢ctcd at th¢ A,P.C.M in October 2020, (latcncss duc to Covid 19 r¢strictions)
were..
from St. Mary's Hawkshaw..
Eric Shortt to November 2020.
Richard Byrom. Janc Fletcher. Pcnny Hanley, Ethel Houghton. Ruth Sumsion,
Stuart Wilkinson and Liz. Webber (from November 2020).
from Emmanuel, Holcombe and Emmanuel Church Cenlre were..
To November 2020: Heather Ainscough. Gwen Barnes and Linda Jackson.
Jennifer Burton, David Lomax, and Jo Venn.
From November 2020.. Michael Burton, with Rosemary Artley and Sheila
Partridge co-opted November 2020, (with one vacancy).
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Readers and Deputy Wardens are iiot e.r offiLiO metnbers of the P. C. C.,
but are able to stai7d.for election at tlie A.P. C.M.
Readers:
Mr. Michael Booth, (also Warden).
Mr. Michael Burton, (also Deptity Wardeii and elected to P. C. C.).
Mr. Richard Byrom, (also elected to the P. C. C.).
Mrs. Ethel Houghton, (also elected to the P. C. C.).
Mrs. Jane Fletcher, (also elected ro the P. C. C.).
Deputy Church Wardens
Emmanuel Church Holcombe..
Michael Burton and Susan Nuttall from October 2020,
Emmanuel Church Centre:
Gwen Barnes and Jo. Venn.
St. Mary's Hawkshaw:
Richard Byrom and Ray Houghton from May 2019.
Structure:
(1) Standing CommitteelLeadership Teams:
We are required by law, not only to have a Parochial Church Council, duly elected to
represent our parishioners, but also a Standing Committee, which can attend to urgent
parish business between P.C.C. meetings, if necessary.
In between P.C.C. meetings the Parish Leadership Team, (of which the Standing
Committee is part), Emmanuel, Holcombe Leadership Team, Emmanuel Church Centre
Leadership Team and St. Mary, Hawkshaw Leadership Team meet.
Each Leadership Team organises working groups within their own church.
The Parish Leadership Team:
Rev. P. Siinisioii, Rev. R. Airey. Barbara Atkiii, Michael Booth. Michael Burton,
Rev. Vic. Flelc'her, Ethel Houghion, David Lomax, Siephen Newhouse, Jo Venn and
Rev 'd lan Fletcher (from July 2020).
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Emmanuel
Holcombe Team
Report 2020
The choir were able to pre-record some
items for the regular Choral Evensong
and Compline services which we
started online in June.
Building work
Our plans for building work wcre put
to the DAC and eventually we got some
feedback, (due to the DAC not meeting
formally until quite late in the ycar).
The feedback generally supported our
plans, but included suggestions and
required clarification of some areas of the
work, resulting in some changes to plan
drawings. The updated plans will be
submittcd in 2021.
As will no doubt be repeated elsewhere
in the Annual Report and Yearbook .
2020 was a strange year!
The Emmanuel, Holcombe Team met
in February, but were unable to rneet
again in person at all during thc year.
We did howcver, m¢¢t several times via
Zoom.
Of course most of the planned
activities and some minor building work
did not take place.
Covid 19 Restrictions
When the first lockdown was imposed
the building did not hold any services
after the 15111 March until 121h July. We
then held regular services each Sunday
unlil I" November when further
restrictions meant services were again
suspended. We were able to resume
scrviccs from 6, Dcccmber and
managed to have two Carol Services,
(socially distanced) and a Crib Service
attended by 23 adults and 8 children,
with Services taking place until l Oth
January 2021 when another lockdown
resulted in the P.C.C. deciding to
suspend services once more.
In October, a regular service to the
clock identified a fault with the striking
m¢chanism requiring urgcnt r¢m¢dial
work. We were fortunate to receive two
generous donations which met the cost in
full.
Our thanks go to the numerous people
who offer their time, skills, advice and
support to all of the work at Emmanuel,
Holcombe. We are extremely grateful.
Steplten Newhouse
Membership..
Rev. Paiil Sumsion, Rev. Robert Airey,
Claire Baggoley, Jeiiiiifer Biirton,
Michael Biirton and Stephen Newhouse.
Each time we re-opened there was
much work done in preparation with
Risk Assessments, one way systems,
hand sanitising stations, signage and
'socially distanced" seating.
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Emanuel Church
Centre Team
Report 2020
St. Mary,
Hawkshaw Team
Report 2020
The buildings might be closed, but the
church is open. This has been true of us for
the majority of the ycar. Wc hav¢ not
managed to have any bookings or meetings
and all groups and organisations that have
mct here have had to be suspcnded m¢clings
or have met via Zoom.
We did open, when able to, during July
and August and at odd weeks for private
prayer, which was welcomed. We also had
one Thursday Communion which was Covid
safc and 13 pcoplc attcndcd. In Dcccmber
we were open and even had our Carol
Service whilst humming the traditional
Carols in a decorated church with the usual
Advent wreath and crib.
On the other hand, the Reflective Garden
has come into its own and many people, of
all ages, have found rest and solace here as
well as using it as a place to meet in the open
air with others. Barbara, Stephen, Christine
and others have gone there independently to
continue to maintain the garden and keep it
looking nice for us all. The Dundee Lane Art
group met there socially distanced to paint.
In November there was an open air
Remembering event which was a moving
occasion.
Inside the improvements and maintenance
have continued with the toilets and "PAIS"
room being painted and work on th¢
emergency lighting and alamis and doors
taking placc. Thanks to John Partridgc for
his ongoing work and to Tony Bliss for
keeping it clean.
We hope that it will not be long before
we ar¢ worshipping at th¢ centre again.
Jo Venn
Membership.. Rev. Paiil Sunision, Gwe
Bari?es, Geoff Clare, Alaii Goldsmith, Ann
Milius. Jolin Parlridge. Aler Percy, Romey
Simpson and Jo Venn,
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work. During lockdown the toilets and
"PAIS room" were re-painted. The fencing
to the side the building had to be replaced.
(work undertaken by Stephen and
Barbara). The material costs were covered
by monies in the Garden Fund. Thanks to
all who work tirelessly on the building and
gardcn.
St Mary's, Hawkshaw
The church and grounds are in good
order, with no significant problems - just a
loose slate or two to secure. During 2020
we were making good progress with plans
for a new kitchen and toilets, before ihe
first Covid lockdown enforced a halt.
Instead we have done risk assessments to
reopen the building t.or worship and
worked on facilities for live streaming
worship.
We are very grateful to Eric Shortt for
his work in maintaining the grounds. As
we approached Christmas we were able to
join in with Hawkshaw village lights,
erecting lights and silhouettes that told
some of the Christmas story. Thanks to all
who contributed to that project. Re-
pointing the boundary wall, building a
kitchen. replacing the heating system and
upgrading the toilets are all plans that we
need to work on for the future.
General Comments
We thank everyone who works quietly
bchind the scenes, (even during the thrce
Lockdowns), cleaning, washing the linen,
cleaning the brass and silver, flower
arranging or sound, PA and strcaming
technicians, Deputy Wardens and last, but
not least, the sidemen and women who
play such an important role in welcoming
people to our services.
The practical help and financial
assistance of many people continues to
play a major part in the care of the
buildings, and our grateful thanks go to
everyone who has contributed in any way.
Michael Booih. Stephen Newhouse.
ChiirL'hwardens March 2021
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
much of the work planned for the
buildings has been delayed. The general
condilion of all three buildings is however
satisfactory and where there are defects
and problems they are being noted and
remedied. Much work has been done in
making the buildings Covid safe, including
the drawing up a comprehensive Risk
Assessments, devising one way systems,
spacing sealing, provision of saniliser etc.
Emmanuel Church, Holcombe
Th¢ plans for work within the building
have developed further this year. Detailed
plans have been drawn up by our architect
and submittcd to the D.A.C. However due
to the pandemic the D.A.C. has not met
very often. Feedback was eventually
received generally supporting our plans,
but requiring clarification of some areas of
work, resulting in some changes to plan
drawings and plans will be submitted in
2021. The yearly inspection of the tower
clock identified a problem with the striking
mechanism requiring urgent remedial
work. We were fortunate to receive two
generous donations which met the cost in
Emmanuel Church Centre
The building and surrounding gardens
ar¢ in a generally good stat¢ of repair, du¢
in no small part to the dedicated work of
volunteers, which has continued, (socially
distanced) during the pandemic.
Unfortunately no working parties were
possible this year.
Following a Fire Inspection and
subsequcnt Risk Assessment quite a
number of items were raised needing our
attention. Some of the remedial work was
undertaken by John Partridge and Sicph¢n
Newhouse, but work to the emergency
lighting and alann systems was undertaken
prot"essionally. We were fortunate to
receive substantial donations which
covered the 11 cost of the professional
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P.C.C. Review of
the Year 2020
donations on the plates each week. There
was ih¢r¢forc a drive to cncourage
parishioners lo move from using
env¢lop¢s and cash donations to paying
their offering directly into the bank. We
also introduced a giving button on the
parish website. With income from hire
charges vastly reduced, particularly at the
E.C.C. and also continuing to pay the
wages of our caretaker and Paul's admin
assistant, we came through the year
financially intact. There were of course
savings on energy bills plus the
reimbursement of Gift Aid, but the P.C.C.
approved expenditure on technical
equipment for streaming services and
various amounts towards mission and
outreach such as books for schools.
Unsurprisingly? 2020 turned out to be
an unusual year for the P.C.C.
We met six times throughout the year,
the first two 'in the flesh, and the
remainder via Zoom, with an average of
16 members attending each meeting.
Many of the plans made during the
previous year had to be abandoned or put
on hold, and new plans were devised,
amended and occasionally superseded by
yet newer plans. However, the mission
and function of the P.C.C. remained
unchanged. albcit subjcct to a new
timescale.
Stuart Moult from St. Anne's Tottington
was appointed as Independent Examiner
for the parish accounts.
Due to the uncertainty of the constantly
changing picture, and the need to respond
appropriately to new government
regulations, the Parish Leadership Team
met via Zoom on a 2-weekly basis from
the end of March to take any urgent
decisions on bchalf of thc P.C.C.
SERVICES:
At the end of March our chuTch
buildings were closed for the first
lockdown. Worship moved online with
the Sumsion family providing the music
and members of the church contributing
virtually and remotely. As restrictions
relaxed in summer, so our churches were
able to open again. incorporating a Covid-
secure version of Holy Communion, while
also r¢taining th¢ onlinc servic¢s.
During the year the following matters
were addressed:
FINANCE:
We were made aware by Manchester
Diocese that, exacerbated by the
pandemic, their financial position was
grave and that they were looking to
parishes to pay as much of their parish
shares as possible. To this end, and despite
the turnioil of the last year, the P.C.C. was
able to meet our parish share commitmcnt
in full.
Our priority as a P.C.C. was to protect
the congregation, keeping our buildings
safe and cnabling social distancing.
Whilst every effort was made to provide
as fulfilling an experience as possible, the
number of people attending worship in
person was low. However, the online
services would appear to have been
With people staying away from our
church buildings there were very few cash
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widely viewed with DVDS provided for
those without inlemct acccss.
axed, as was the Sumsion family's
mission with Tearfund in Malawi duc to
take place in August. Having signed up to
TGL Make Lunch projcct, training for this
was due to take place and it was our
intcntion to provide lunches along with
activities and bible stories at E.C.C. in
place of our usual holiday club. Sadly
this was unable to go ahead.
A survey was conducted to ascertain
the views of church members, to gauge
levels of confidence with regard to a
return to church and to invite comments
on the online provision etc.
In the Autumn the decision was made
to live-stream morning worship from
Hawkshaw church and to continue to
rctain this facility into thc future with the
hope that a wider cohort of people, for
whom church attendance may be
inconvenient or unfamiliar, would be
drawn into God's kingdom.
PASTORAL CARE:
The Covid pandemic left many of our
more elderly members in a vulnerable
position and great efforts were made,
particularly by our pastoral care team, to
keep in regular contact and give support
where needed. For those unable to access
online worship DVD'S were distributed,
as were hard copies of the magazine, and
soup and cakes etc. were delivered to
several people who were shielding.
Pastoral cards were distributed throughout
the parish and Wiltshire Fanns Cknistmas
dinners providcd to those who would
norn]ally attend the CTR Christmas lunch
at E.C.C.
Christmas Carol Services were held in
all three centres using a booking system,
with the congregation only able to listen
to carols rather than sing. However, one
service took placc outside at Hawkshaw
allowing for congregational singing.
MISSION:
We started the year providing meals to
the night shelter at the Bethany Project in
Bury, but fortunately (before the funding
for the project came to an end). as a result
of lockdown in March, accommodation
was found for many of thc homeless and
our help was no longer needed. Light in
the darkncss!
CURATE:
During the year ihe P.C.C. welcomed
lan Fleming and his wife Layna to the
parish. The propety in Fernview Drive
was not vacatcd in time for their arrival,
but they were able to move into St. Paul's
Vicarage in Ramsbottom. Ian's ordination
took place in Bolton Parish Church in
September.
The visit of four students from
Capernwray Bible College in February
was a great success and the confidence,
maturity and faith they demonstrated,
both as individuals and as a team, was
inspiring.
SCHOOLS:
During February St. Mary's School
celebrated its 150th anniversary and the
parish prcsent¢d staff. govcrnors and
dignitaries with commemorative mugs.
Plans to create an Experience Easter
mission at the three centres had to be
However so many plans for mission
during 2020 had to be cancelled or cut
short. The plan for Experience Easter was
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abandoned due to Covid restrictions.
Maxine Lomax and Paul stepped down as
joint chair of governors at St Mary's
School. They were replaced by Ned
Solanki, who was recommended by the
Diocese. The P.C.C. approved various
other appointments to the governing
bodies at both St. Mary's and Holcombe
schools, including lan Fleming's
appoinlment at Holcombe and Ian Smart,
Methodist Minister, at St Mary's.
PATRONAGE:
During the year the patronage of St.
Mary's Church, Hawkshaw was
transferred from thc Whowell family,
following the death of Fred Whowell, to
be shared between CPAS and the Rector of
Bury.
READER MINISTRY:
In July the P.C.C. endorsed Jo
Sumsion's application to undertake
training for Reader Ministry.
SOCIAL EVENTS:
Several events that had been planned at
the beginning of 2020 had to be cancelled
due to Covid restrictions. Others were
able to go ahead via Zoom such as the
Tearfund quiz and Christmas Words and
Music.
Penny Hanley.
P. C. C. Secretary
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Bi"iclge
en
ot
Trust
Offering help to those In neeci.
. 504625
Dr¢ for the Brid
Bentle
and Ram5bottom Trust for 2020.
Thc work of thc Trust hab continued during thc ycar with Trusteeb activcly looking for ways to hclp
those in nced. Plcasc rcad ihc promotional infonnalion below and if we can help anyonc in nccd
please let them know about the Trust.
The Expenditure for the year was £4981. Grants were awarded in the following ways=
(_) 'One book grant5 to Univcrsity students, (17) Wclfare, ( l ) Educational.
The Bridge. Beniley, Ram.fbottom Tru.sl wa.% credted a.% an amalgamalion of the
John T. Bridge and three other smaller charifable trusts in 2002.
Small grants available for all ages
Do you, or anyone you know,
live within three miles of
'mTnanuel C'.hurch, Holcombe
or live within the Ilury l)eanery.
Strug%lin% to pay for a much
needed item, e.2. Stair lift,
Ivalking frame, specially adi)pted
pram$, etc..
We have helped families
Trvith school uniform costs.
We can help with thc cost of
training courses.
We can help Ivith 14'urthcr
and Higher Lduclitional one
off grants for:
bookslcquipment, field trips,
travel coyts, L'tc.
Can we make life a little
easier? I,et us kno if you
are in need.
Thc Bridgc Bcntlcy Rainsbottom Trust has small grants availablc to those in nccd living
witbin a thrcc milc radius ot. Emmanucl, Holcombc Church, Holcombc or those living within
thc Bury Dcancry as dcfincd on I ' January 2020.
The five Trustees treat each application in strictest confidence.
Applications are welcomed from people of any taith or none.
All correspondence to=
The Secretary, Mrs. B .A. Newhouse, 21 Robert Street, Stubbins, Ramsbottom, Bury* Lancs. BLO ONQ
Email= banew
.com
Website www.bbrtrust.co.uk
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The Rector's Report
will be given verbally at the
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
on the 24th May
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The Diocese of
Manchester, the
Deanery of Bury
Synod Report
2020
processes and ethos of CAP, and the
parlicular debt work currcnily being
developed in Bury, with a mix of
cngaging video clips and a PowcrPoint
presentation. He encouraged churches to
onsidcr how our churches and parishcs
might work with CAP, in refen?Is, in
supporting their work as partner churches.
and through prayer. Above all, he
emphasised the opportunities for Christian
witness and ministry through the work of
CAP, and the high regard with which it is
held in the wider public consciousness,
for example by the media financial expert
Martin Lewis.
The meetings of Synod gives
r¢prcs¢ntativ¢s valuabl¢ opportunities to
meet and discuss matters with members of
other parishes across the deanery. Each
parish is entitled to representation
according to their size.
At the Zoom meeting in November
the briefing document: "Transfom]ing
Manchester Diocese - Proposals for
Mission Communities"
was introduced
and discussed and showed Parishes being
grouped together in Mission
Communities.
Our Electoral Roll number entitled us
to four meinbers..
The Deanery Synod met three times this
year:
In January we met for a special
meeting at All Saint's. Elton to discuss the
proposed changes to the structure of the
deaneries. The deaneries had been
consulted on the proposed changes to the
sctup of thc dcancrics in 2019, (rcportcd
last year). Those plans are now going
ahead, with the existing twenty deaneries
being combined into seven new, larger
deaneries. The Bury, Rossendale and
Radcliffc and Prcstwich dcancries will
form ONE dean¢ry with ONE Arca Dcan.
Plans to implement the changes by
January 2021 were held up due to the
pandemic, but should now be in place by
summer 2021, with Area Deans appointed
by Junc 2021.
Each Mission Community would:
have a missional leader '
who i.g ministering and working
with a diverse team with a range
o/'skills • made lip ofa niimber of
other slipendiaryposts • and
otlter namedfocal leaders.
iiicliidiiig lav leaders, i"eaders and
self-siipporting ordained
minislers who are all siipporting
niiiltiple congregations • and a
varietv of £Ypressions aiid
traditions of clliircli • takiiig place
at differenl limes aitd iii diffcreiil
veniies and also virtiially • which
are attractive to a wide range of
people o]'all ages - yoiing
children and tlteirparents. and
yoiing adi¢lts, as well as older
In February we met at St. John's with
St. Marks with Gordon Clark, Bury Debt
Centrc Managcr for Christians Against
Poverty (CAP). He gave a clear and
insightful presentation into the work,
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people • all accoiip7table to each
otlier as well as tlieir local
congregations • all sliaring
resoiii'ces cind (ill working io
encourage aild support our
church members in deepeiting and
shari17g tlieir]aith • as well as
engaging wilh key localparlners
interfaith, eciimenical, schools
and social action. • Priority will
be given to collaborative
working...
.and miiltiple
places, coiite.Yts, styles aiid
traditioiis of worship
Clergy, P.C.C.'s, Wardens and
congregations will be consulted with
implementation in the second half of
2021.
Claire Baggolcv. GLraldiiic Booth. Jcan
Hoiiglilon uiid Siephen Newltoii,¥e.
March 2021
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Safeguarding
Report 2020
anywhere, and any concerns, however
minor they may sccm, must be
documented and reported to me. It could
bc a small part in a puzzle that adds
significantly to the bigger picture.
A yearly reminder to all group Icaders,
please remember that any new volunteers
must bc DBS chccked before
commencing work on a regular basis, so
plcasc contact me to arrangc this at
elaine.allum@btinternet.com.
As always, thank you to all our
volunteers that work around the parish
with both children and adults, because
your care and attention can and does help
to make sure we are there to provide
support where needed.
Since writing my report last year, the
world around us has changed beyond
belief. The church has been unable to run
any of the children's groups that are
usually offered, which means that the
church has had much less contact with the
children who are usually seen during the
year. Unfortunately, abuse involving
children and vulnerable adults will have
continued, and at a much higher level than
during 'nonnal' times. For many
children, school and out of school clubs
and activities are a safe environment for
Ihem to bc in and sadly, many children
much prefer these places to their own
homcs. Howevcr. thesc have bccn
restricted or unavailable, which means
that many signs of abuse will not havc
been picked up on. Cases of domestic
abuse have also incrcased massivcly
during this time, and children are often
caught up in this too.
It will theret.ore be even more
important, once we are able sat.ely to run
our groups again, that everyone involved
is aware of what to look for and what
must happen should a child choose to
disclose to you. Where appropriate please
take this time to review your training,
look up online refresher courses and feel
confident in the steps that you would take.
Having a child disclose to you is a
privilege as it shows that you are someone
that the child feels safe with and able to
help thein. The steps that you take need
to be the correct ones, so that the matter
can be dealt with appropriately.
Please don't think that abuse doesn't
happen here, because it can happen
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17" Febriiary 2021
The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (P.C.C.) meeting held on
15 March 2021 .
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed
to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children,
young people and vuln¢rablc adults within the church.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for victimslsurvivors of abusc and othcr affcctcd persons.
Caring pastorally for thos¢ who arc th¢ subject of conc¢rns or allegations of abusc and
other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
Create a safe and caring place for all.
Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (P.S.O.) to work with the incumbent and
thc P.C.C. to implcmcnt policy and proccdurcs.
Safely reclt, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young
people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children
and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if
there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind
arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan
Safeguarding Adviser (D.S.A.) and stalutory agencies immediately.
Offer support to victimslsurvivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or
where it occurred.
Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to
children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all
parties.
Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and
that these are reviewed annually.
Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at
lcast annually.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy
and th¢ guid¢lincs establishcd by this church.
This church appoints Mrs. Elaine Allum as the Parish Safeguarding Officer
Incumbent: Reverend Paiil Siimsion.
Churchwardens: Mi.. MiL.hael Booth & Mi.. Stcplien Newhoiise.
th
Date.. 15 Maich 2021
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Financial
Statements
of the
Parochial Church
Council
For the year ended
3 1st December, 2020.
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STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Holcombe and Hawkshaw
2020
Voluntary Income
Planned Gimng - Gift Aid
Planned Gimng - Un-gifted
One off Gift Aid
Cashlcollections
Income tax recOred
Fund Raising ENents
Magazine
Use of Church Buildings
57,138.37
5,805.24
3,446.20
5,388.50
21,081.12
1,621.95
481.85
1,874.50
96,837.73
Other Ordinary Income
DiiAdends and Interest
53.36
Fees to P.C.C.
9,192.00
(includes £3,207.40 fees paid to Diocese)
9,245.36 106,083.09
Extraordinary Income
Restricted Donations
Refvnds
Special Appeals
8,281.64
270.00
263.00
8,814.64 114,897.73
Total Income 2020
114,897.73
Income 2019
125,971.53
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STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
2020
Thè Ministry
Ministry Expenses
Support & Education
6,089.38
1.566.60
7.655.98
The Church and Services
Energy
Water
Cleaning
Insurance
Upkeep of Sermces
Minor Repairs, Fire Inspection
Churchyard
9,181.31
288.85
0.00
7,292.78
3,882.74
9.266.70
1,234.20
31,146.58
Other Ordinary Expenditure
Wages
Magazine
Fund Raising costs
Vergerlorganist
9,682.56
0.00
0.00
235.00
9,917.56
The Diocese
Parish Share
Other Diocese costs
47,000.00
4,994.00
51,994.00
Payments to Missionslcharities
Missionlcharities
4,187.00
4,187.00 104,901.12
Extraordinary Expenditure
ECC Garden
ECC
Holcombe Church
Hawkshaw
Hawkshaw Heating
Holcombe Organ
315.43
1,800.00
2,115.43 107,016.55
Total Cash Expenditure 2020
107,016.55
Expenditure 2019
137,140.57
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YEAR END STATEMENT 2020
Bank Balances 31 December 2020
Tota I
Current Account
Deposit Account
Direct Giiing Accounts
Restricted Funds Account
Cash
44,958.48
13,797.28
820.53
59,576.29
Less Unpresented cheques
Year End Total
59,576.29
RestrictedlDesignated Funds
Gardening (ECC)
ECC
Holcombe
Hawkshaw
Hawkshaw Heating
Malawi
147.37
29,472.99
23,750.00
1,931.64
55,302.00
Working Balance
4,274.29
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STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
Balance
Balance
3111212019 3111212020
Santander
364.21
310.55
CCLA- Restricted Holcombe Endowments
986.63
995.51
Bank Accounts
Current Acc
Deposit Acc
Direct Giiing Acc
Restricted Acc
Cash Not banked
43,103.03
6,940.64
819.79
831.65
53045.95
44,958.48
13,797.28
820.53
60882.35
Less Cheques unpresented
0.00
53045.95
0.00
60882.35
TOTALS
53045.95
60882.35
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Yearbook
2020
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The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw
Social Liaison
Group Report
2020
Soup Company
oup
The Group only commits to organising
ONE evenl at each centre of worship each
year. However many other events are
usually organised by others throughout
the parish.
sou
Plans for 2020 announced in last
year's report were mostly
postponed. This year, however a
few "Virtual Social events" did take
place .
Nonnally, we have eleven meetings
of the Soup Company in a ycar. with thc
opportunity for over 20 people to meet to
enjoy a variety of soups and cakes, as well
as chance to chal. This ycar it has bccn
dififerent.
Tearfund Big Quiz: Held onlsi
November via Zoom . We had a great
evening, enjoying each other's company
and the quiz questions, as well as a vidco
update on some of Tearfund's work.
We have still managed to make soup
and deliver to, on average, 16 people who
nornially corne to Soup Company or who
used to have it delivered or live on their
own. Instead of being once a month it has
been delivered every Tuesday apart trom
the month of August. The rccipicnts have
been given cake, a card with a message, as
well as soup in a jar and news of each
other exchanged.
Words and Music for Christmas:
121h December - A small band of
voluntccrs managcd to put togcthcr an
enjoyable evening via Zoom. Most
contributions w¢rc prc-recordcd,
(observing social distancing), in front of a
green screen with appropriate
backgrounds added laler. Our thanks
particularly go to Sheila Partridge for
keeping us all in line and organising the
"safe" recording schedule.
Thank you to Rorney, Jenny and Annette
for their culinary skills.
If you know of anyone who would like to
receive soup even after we start up again
please contact Jo on 07921517063 or
01204 885653.
Jo. Yenn.
We hope to be able to start events
sometime in 2021.
Membership..
Gwei? Barnes, Geraldiiie Booth,
Michael Booih, Jeniiifèr Burton,
Stepheii Newhouse, Sheila Parlridge,
and Dot Yardley.
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A year of three
parts.
happened weekly
throughout the
Autumn Tern]
with the
public
pr¢s¢ntation
of certificates.
We bccame
quite confident
in dclivcring
whole school Zoom
assemblies which became the highlight of
my week!
As Father Christmas was unavailable
for visits he sent a personalised video.
Later that day his two cheeky elves
appcarcd with gitts for cvcryone.
It has been a year of three parts. Initial
lockdown, full reopening, and more
recently the partial closure of school. It has
been the most challenging and uncertain
year for pupils, familics and staff.
We have managed to respond to the
ever changing national guidance kecping
our whole community safe. We have
needed to excel at being adaptable and
flexible. We have worked together as a
school family team feeling totally
supported by our new Chair of Governors
Ned Solanki MBE.
The task of delivering high quality face
to facc tcaching alongside rcmotc tcaching
for 2 year groups has been extremely
demanding for thc tcachcrs. This has been
needed when children were off school
during th¢ Autumn Term and during the
Spring Temi partial closure. During the
first lockdown we provided childcarc for
ten children per day. Since January we
have been teaching 50 pupils in school as
children of critical workers or identified
vulnerable children.
So many school events were adapted.
We had a memorable outdoor leavers,
service and a pre-rccorded Nativity. As we
couldn't offer a totally safe Open Day we
created a virtual tour for thc wcbsitc. Mr.
Butt received an Oscar for his exceptional
directing skills! Please take a look on our
school website
www.stma
shawkshaw.com.
We had to think creatively during the
Autumn Tern] to ensure we still shared fun
and celebrated key events in the religious
calendar. The four Advent services were
led by each class and then shared on
ClassDojo. Celebration assemblies
Over this difficult 12 months we have
got to know parents mor¢ intimately,
strengthening our relationship with
families. The ClassDojo allowed parents
and teachers to exchange messages and
photos directly throughout everyday. We
will continue to build on these positive
relationships as we look forward to more
predictable times ahead.
Geraldine Woodward
Head Teacher.
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2020
An unusual
year
This has b¢¢n a vcry unusual year for
us all. When we first closed our doors to
all but key workers and vulnerable
children back in March 2020, we thought
it would be for a few weeks. We didn't
expect to still be offering remote
education almost a year later.
From September 2019, staff were
beginning to look at the benefits of using
an online learning programme called
Seesaw to share and record learning at
school and at home. However it was still a
very steep learning curve when all
learning went online in March.
Thankfully, Mrs. Clough is an ambassador
for Seesaw and was ablc lo deliver regular
training to up skill all staff. Due to this,
we werc ablc to offer dircct teaching on a
daily basis with children able to send
work back to thcir tcachcr. It cnabled us to
maintain a good relationship with children
and families ovcr the first lockdown.
Staffs willingness to open over the
Easter holidays and the half term created a
great team feeling and it is a pleasure to
work with such caring and dedicated staff.
We were also able to complete a
significant amount of work on the land at
the back of school which has created three
leaming areas, a mud kitchen, a water
kitchcn. sandpits and a fairy garden. The
children love exploring and playing in
thesc ncw arcas.
As we welcomed more and more
children back to school over the summer
tem, we made full use of our amazing
local area with the children enjoying daily
walks to see the llamas, climb up to Peel
Tower and some classes even managed to
make it to Pilgrims Cross.
On the last day of the summer tenn, we
enjoyed a socially distanced afternoon tea
in thc playground with gazcbos, bunting
and fresh flowers to say farewell to Mrs.
Clark after 17 years of service at
Emmanuel Holcombe. It was lovely to see
so many parents, governors and members
of the community celebrate with us and
clap Mrs. Clark out of school.
Our return to school in September saw
us embrace our recovery curriculum for
the first two weeks. We enjoyed walks on
the moors and to the woods. focused on
sharing feelings and emotions and held
class birthday parlics to celebrate all those
who had had a birthday in lockdown. This
allowed all to rcbuild rclationships,
promote wellbeing, celebrate being back
togcther and cnjoy Cach other's company
Although it was lovely to have school
reopen to all children, school life was very
diiferent from norn]al. Words that were
not normally used became part of norn]al
conversation such as bubbles, furlough,
self-isolate and quarantine. We would
'lose bubbles, for two weeks at a time
with staff, children and parents switching
back to onlinc Icarning. Strict timctables
of playtimes, moving in the corridors and
even staff room seating were implemented
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and we continued to miss our regular
visitors in school to work with the
children as only allowed essential staff
were allowcd in school.
We were able to adapt many of our
Christmas celebrations wilh our youngest
children - Acom class- producing the
nativity story and Willow. (year l and 2
children) entertaining us with a different
version of thc nativity- 'No Room,. These
were recorded and sent out to t"amilies to
enjoy. We shared our handmade Christmas
cards with members of the local
community and received many lovely
messages of thanks. Our Christmas
dinner, class parties and a virtual visit
from Faihcr Christmas all hclpcd to put us
in the festive mood.
Wc said farcwcll to Mrs. Jude and Miss
Green at Christmas and welcomed Mrs.
Hannah Bulmer and Mrs. Hughes to the
team. Despite having only one day,
(4" January) with all the children, both
stalT are settling in well.
Another lockdown has seen us
returning to online learning whilst caring
for childrcn in school although it has
enabled us to dedicate time to sorting and
organising diffcrcnt areas and allowed
Mrs. Dearden time to finish off the
amazing paintings she had started during
the last lockdown and create new art
work in th¢ library.
We are really looking forward to being
able to welcome everyone back into
school soon and if you would like to
become more involved in the life of the
school, please do get in touch.
Porch project
rch
()xes
Despite the pandemic, we have still
managed to donate bags of food each
week to the Porch Project who have
needed our donations more than ever this
year.
Thank you to the children from
Emmanuel School who brought in goods
as part of their Harvest Thanksgiving and
all who have donated money for this
worthy cause, either on line or to buy food
each week. It is dclivcrcd to Grccnhcys
Crescent where there is a "Covid secure"
plastic box to receive it all.
Jo Venn
Carheriiie Beniiett
Head teaclter
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Mother '
IlllUINItsN D
rop In
Like most of our Church organisations
our Branch i)f th¢ M()ther's Uni()n started
off the year with high hopes and a t.ull
programme of events and visits planned
for the year. Then in March, we all came
lo a halt atter our Annual General
Meeting.
During the year m¢mb¢rs have b¢¢n in
regular contacl with cach other by
lelephone, Lard, letler and "through the
window" visits, altliough sadly, wc lost
Iwc) of our "Indoor, members, Stella
Slatcr and Bctty Forrcst.
Some ot" our members were involved in
kiiilling and scwing t.or various Lliaritics
and Norma Blackshaw's skills were
higlilighicd in our Dioccsan Ncwslcttcr
during the year. We also managed to send
donatiLins to the. "Make a Motlicrs Day"
and the, "Away trom it all" charities
organiscd by tlic natic)nal and di()ccsan
Mother's Union. The diocesan ollice also
supp()rtcd us by ()rgaiiising cvcnts ()nline
t.or members who were able to access
Ihem.
Our Christmas Eve "Crib Service" had
a very different t.eel with lan. ()Iir Curate,
organising scvcral 'voluntccrs" to bc
intcrviewcd as charactcrs from thc
Christinas story with t"amily mcmbcrs
coming dressed as their f"avourit¢
character, but not. unfortunatcly, ablc to
gather around the Crib as we have done in
prcvious ycars.
Hopet"ully as we move through Spring
into Suiiiiiicr, wc will bc ablc to mLct
again and resiime our meetings in perhaps
a diifLrcnt form.
This
report will
be brief; like
so many other
organisalions our
meetings were curtailed a year ago and, as
yet. we cannot off¢r a date when wc might
resume.
Many have missed the regular Monday
morning get-togethers, but safety must be
our priority.
Hopefully th¢ efficiency of thc vaccinc
and the steady numbers receiving its
protection will afford all of us more
freedom before long.
Meantime best wishes to all our
members - keep in touch with one
another.
When wc arc pcrn]ittcd wc will bc
open throughout the year each Monday
and all arc welcom¢ for friendship,
fellowship and of course tea, coffee and
biscuits bctween l O.00am and 12 noon at
Canon Lewis Hall.
God Bless,
Gloria.
Robert Airey.
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Afternoon
Fellowship
Report 2020
Sizzling Seniors
Report.
It has been a very different year for our
Sizzlcrs from what it might have been.
Firstly. we lost one of our faithful and
much loved members.
Marjorie Worrrall died in March 2020,
after a long and courageous battle with
cancer. She is greatly missed. She loved
her coffce and cake, along with a good
chatter with her friends and enjoyed
having a go at the crossword.
So with thc Pandcmic wc have not met
at all this year, but we have kept in touch
with all our regulars. As wcll as keeping
in touch on the phone, along with the rest
of the congregation, we have carried out
drop off's, to bring a bit of chccr,
encouragement and a reminder of God's
abiding pr¢scncc through thc difficult timc
Ihat it has been.
We have dropped off seasonal goody
bags t.or Eastcr and Christmas with
crosswords, Christmas cake or Easter
buns. a 'Pause for thought, reflections for
Advent and Lent and a new mask
expertly rnade by Paula. They have had
chocolate treats, eggs, hearts tor
Valentine's Day, Afternoon tea in a box in
the summer. soup in the winter and
various other little goodies all delivered
by us the team and keeping safe
distancing.
The team has been meeting via Zoom
and outside to distribute the goody bags.
Only five meetings this year:
January 12th
Members Day
and sales table.
January 27th -
The Kellingtons
film show on
AndoLTa.
February lo"
The Pinders film
show USApart 2.
February 24th -
Capenwray students, an
interesting afternoon telling us all
about themselves and their work.
March 9th -
Birthday Celebrations (39 years)
Holcombe Brook Choir came to
entertain us. A lovely afternoon
ending with tea and cake.
Thcn of course lockdown started.
When wc start having mcctings again the
group meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays
of th¢ month at 2 o'clock and w¢ are
always pleased to welcome new members.
Please come and join us. If you need more
details contact
Everyone is looking fonvard to
meeting up again as we are too.
Mrs. Alex Percy
Tel 01204 888603
Mrs. Pauline Keighley
Tel 01204 884476
Mrs. Ann Milius
Tel 01204 880677
Sizzliiig Seniors Tea
Jane, Paula. Ethel. Jen., Paula and Jean.
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Emmanuel
Holcombe
Choir
Slater's
funeral. Our
activities were
again
suspended in
November.
but we had
already begun
to plan th¢
Carol Service,
so that we
could r¢cord
the remaining
items in early
Dec¢mb¢r,
and two Carol
Services took
place on December 20, .
Not only that, but th¢ congregation
joined in with the singing of the final carol
outside the building.
We were ready to rccord more items
for Choral Evensong in January when the
next lockdown began, and the P.C.C.
decided, with regret, that services should
again be discontinued.
By this tirne, however, several choir
membcrs had some cxpcricncc of Zoom,
and a couple of on-line rehearsals had
taken place before the Carol Service.
When I wrote my last report exactly a
year ago I was looking fonvard to
returning to church and choir practices
after an enforced absence. In fact, I was
looking forward to returning to nonnal
life! How ironic!
Church services and choir practices
ceased last March, and some members of
the choir have been unable to attend either
sinc¢ th¢n, though w¢ have tricd to keep
in touch with one another.
It was cncouraging when services were
again p¢rmitt¢d last summer. and in thc
autumn we started to plan recordings of
Choral Evensong to be streamed on
YouTubc. This l¢d to a f¢w socially
distanccd choir practic¢s combined with
recording sessions, and those involved
wer¢ d¢light¢d to be singing in church
again. We were evcn ablc to providc a
small group of robed singers t.or Stella
Il
Ri'c(Irdiniy a Ili'mn
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li
When it became clear that attending
services and singing together would be
impossible for some time, I decided to
restart our weekly practices on Zoom.
This seems to be worthwhile. Our
numbers have grown in response to my
invitation to others to join us, and we are
now practising for longer each week.
After warn]ing up our voices we sing
somc of thc hymns suggcstcd for the
following Sunday. and we work on the
Good Friday music from 'The Cross of
Christ, We hope that our Good Friday
service will takc place this year. and it is
likely to be on Zoom. All being well. thcre
will even be a recording ot Naomi's solo.
I am also thinking about Easter music.
We are sad that some of our older
members are unable to participate in our
activities at present, as a result of health
problems, and we send our best wishes to
Gwyneth, Richard Carr, Beryl, Doris, Pat,
Colin and Hilda. We hope that some of
those who are currently absent, may
eventually be able to return.
When services resume, I hope that we
will fairly soon be able to provide more
music for recordings. We are looking
forward to meeting again in person. But
until we can hold choir practiccs rcgularly
in church. I shall continu¢ to off¢r Zoom
rehearsals.
My hope is that in six months, time.
lif¢ will be morc normal, and we can plan
for more inclusive traditional Christmas
services.
Rosemary Artley
3.5.2021
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Music at
Hawkshaw
to be able to
lead God's
people in
worship in
person for the
first time in six
months, even
if most of thc
ongregation
couldn't join
in. Again, we
bcn¢fit¢d from
having a
family band as
we w¢r¢ able
to lead th¢
music without social distancing from each
other. We are very grateful to Tim Webber
for his participation too, sometimes solo,
and other times together with us in a
COVID secure way.
Live streaming presented yet more new
challenges - creating a balanced sound
that was good in the building, but also
recorded well for the online congregation.
Thanks go to the AV and streaming team -
Michael, David, Stuart and Rob - who
continue to work bchind thc sccnes cach
week.
2020 has been a year like no other for
music at Hawkshaw. On Friday 20th
March. wc rccordcd music in church for
the first online service to be broadcast on
the following Sunday. On Monday 23, it
was announced that church buildings
would be closed and we prepared to start
recording from home. Despite our
combincd backgrounds in music and
physics, neither of us have trained in
sound engineering and the early weeks
were a steep learning curve. Paul worked
wonders with the new technology,
producing sound and video recordings to
enable the church community to continue
to worship. For the next four months we
transformed our lounge into a recording
studio on a weekly basis. Ruth, Caleb and
Isaac committed many hours to make the
recordings for the Sunday 'Web Worship,.
We recorded almost 50 songs over the
spring and sumn]er.
In September we were allowed to have
live music for worship in the church
building. It was a very emotional moment
First "()n-line" seri'ice .Mothering Sundav 22 March
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hL
A rL'Li>rdinqi SL'S%11)n
Moving towards Christmas, we were
able to contribute towards the parish
online carol service. Ruth, Isaac, Caleb
and Eddie Slattery fornied a brass quartet
which, along with Tim, recorded the
backings for the carols. Our wonderful
group of singers were then able to come
and sing, socially distanced, along to our
prc-rccorded tracks. Many thanks to Tim
for th¢ music Cditing and Paul for thc
video editing.
It was with great delight that we
receiv¢d the news just before Christmas
that singing would be allowed outdoors.
On a cold Sunday evening, we gathered
outside church and in the school
playground for a service telling the story
of Christmas through carols. Thanks again
to Ruth, Caleb and Isaac for
accompanying the carols.
During the week before Christmas, we
were also able to bless the neighbourhood
with some socially distanced carol
singing. Thank you to everyone who took
part.
We don't know what 2021 will bring
for music in church, or when we will be
able to worship together without
rcstrictions, but my praycr for us all, in
th¢ words of Psalm 96. is that w¢ will..
' I Sing to thc Lord a n¢w song.
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day aftcr day.
3 Dcclare his glory among the nations,
his marvellous deeds among all
peoples,.
Amen!
Jo Siim.gioii
February 2021
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The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw
2020 startcd off in thc usual way. with
the team going into Holcombe Brook
Primary School presenting assemblies by
acting out Bible stories each Tuesday
morning.
In mid-march we were advised not to
go into schools to protect ourselves. Then
the week after, the schools had to close
and we were in lockdown!
Nothing happened then until during the
summer holidays when Stephen and
Barbara experimented, recording a Bible
Story (Noah), using a green screen, so that
different backgrounds could be inserted
and only using a Narrator and a
Storyteller.
It worked very well. so we decided to
record the stories using any members who
w¢r¢ happy to go to thc Church Ccntr¢.
socially distanced of course! We drew up
a tim¢tabl¢ for th¢ various volunt¢¢rs, so
that a minimum number of people were
involved at any one time. Over two
mornings, we were able to cover enough
stories to take us up to Cknistmas.
Stephen took the recordings away and
found some wonderful illustrations to use
as backgrounds. They were then
circulated, weekly, to Holcombe Brook,
Holcombe and Hawkshaw Schools. He
also included them on the weekly Parish
Update.
Stephen and Barbara experirnenled
again bcfore Christmas, with the pair of
them acting out different characters in a
story. Stephen used his technical wizardry
to mix and match the clips to produce a
e Boo+
wonderful perfonnance of the "Angel's
visit to Mary and Joseph" This was sent
to the schools and was included in the
"Words and Music" evening.
All of the children in our three schools
received a copy of "It Begins in
Bethlehem" a Nativity Rhyme for
Christmastim¢ produced by thc Bible
Society.
W¢ hav¢ had som¢ sup¢r fecdback
from the schools showing that our
assemblies really are appreciated. We
have also had requests from Wigan
Authority and Blackbum Diocese and
they are also sharing our stories, our
message is spreading..
Many thanks to Stephen for all the time
and expertise he has used producing the
stories and circulating them.
We are looking foNard to the time
when we can have our weekly meetings-
we have all been missing the good
fellowship and fun!
Sheila Partridge
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Usin&p Cjri'i'n Si rl'c'n.
In the
beginning -.
reation
special,
T'he walls
, Escape
First
'"Jouirney
ocrot
eleprompt.
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19th
Ramsbottom
Brownies
The vcry wcckcnd. back in March.
when we were about to start a series of six
organised weekend ramblcs, cverything
came to a full stop! The Brownies have
not met in person sincc.
However, there is hope - we are really
enjoying Zoom virtual meetings. We have
laughed, learnt and enjoyed jokes and
activities. There are positive firsts for us
as well!
• First online meeting
• First virtual Christmas party.
• First 'Zoom' sock puppet show.
• The most wonderful First is that two
new Brownies made their promises
online.
It is really wonderful n¢ws that we are
still recruiting. Sadly, however, during
lockdown several of our girls moved on to
Guides, without us being able to see them
in person to wish them wcll.
Positivity, that is what we are keeping
in mind and we shall be back sometime in
2021, offering our norn]al face to face
Brownie activities and enjoying each
others company.
Brown Owl.. Jiilie Smith
Tawily Owl.. Barbara Newhoiise
Snomy Owl.. Janei Halliwell
11
Ameli
Ava
jiCa
Katie
Sasha
Saoirse
Lois '.]
ROSIE
Jasmine
Mary
83rt)ara
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Cellar and VYWelco
Youth at
Hawkshaw
Early in 2020 we were
blessed with a visit by a small
team from Capernwray Bible
College. They did school
assemblies, lunch clubs and RE
lessons at St Mary's and
Emmanuel, they led Sunday
School and Pathfinders. They
helped at Cellar and took our Sunday
services. They spent the Friday evening
with the older youth, joining in with our
Bible study, completing an ' Escape
Room, and eating pizza and ice-cream at
th¢ Vicarag¢.
Cellar, Pathfinders and the youth Bible
study m¢t as usual until the Gov¢rnm¢nt's
'stay at home, message on 16Th March.
Youth groups have not been permitted to
meet face to face at any point since then
under the various local r¢strictions we
have been under.
Over Easter we signposted parents to
various resources from Youth for Christ
and Scripture Union.
th,firo
In July we niet virtudlly '1th (lie Ye
6's for a Question and Answer session
about moving up to secondary school.
Thanks to Ruth. Calcb and Isaac for
fielding the many and various questions
raised.
We do hope that 2021 will see a return
to youth groups meeting in person. Until
then, we have begun to meet on Zoom.
As always, a big thank you to all our
leaders - we couldn't do it without you.
A special thank you to Mandi Toinkinson
who, after 6 years of. leading Pathfinders,
is moving on to servc the church in ncw
ways.
Jo Siimsion
February 2021
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Children's
Work
2020
for months, the take up was very healthy
with about 35 packs requested each week.
After that, we filmed a few more puppet
shows to use in morning scrviccs.
including a set of four Christmas stories.
Even once we were able to open the
churches up again for Sunday worship,
Sunday School was still not perniitted.
There was also little scope for making
worship family-friendly with an
imperative to sit
still and keep 2
metres apart. So
we introduced
activity packs at
Hawkshaw church
with colouring,
puzzles, word
searches, stories
etc. to help
children
participate in the
services. These
have proved
popular with the
few families who have ventured back into
thc building.
Please pray for our familics during this
difficult time. We look forward to
rebuilding relationships and beginning
new ones, helping our precious children
come to know and love Jesus.
Our Sunday School at Hawkshaw
Church ran as usual until the end of
March, when
churches across
the UK closed.
At this point
there wasn't
much we could
do to engage
with our little
ones and no-one
would have
known at that
time just how
long it would be
before we would
see them again!
Ivhen it became clear that Holiday
Club would not be taking place either,
Paul, Jo and I got together to hatch a new
plan. We decided to put together some
puppet shows and crafts, all accesscd via
YouTube. In order to comply with social
distancing measures the Sumsion family
made an excellent team ot" puppeteers
with me keeping back behind the camera.
Over four weeks at the end of July /
beginning of August we reprised the story
of Daniel. This was backed up with
crafts, (mostly centred around lions!),
which wcre made up into craft packs and
delivered each week. Ian and Layna
helped mc make some YouTub¢ videos
demonstrating how to make each craft.
Considcring we hadn't sccn any children
Peplny Hanley.
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Hall Things
Bright and
Beautiful 2020.
Nature never stop
Even though we have been restricted,
th¢ garden has not.
Thc bulbs still delighted us. flowcrs
still bloomed, trees grew their leaves,
grass needcd cutting etc., etc.,
It has been good to have somewhere to
go as part of daily exercise, to sit or to
work, to be quiet or to let off steam - so
glad the garden is there for everyone - so
many people have used it.
Waiting for the cycle to start again
now! No stopping nature.
Thank you to everyone for your
continucd donations in any shape or forn]
towards the maintenance and
enhancement of the garden. We are very
grateful.
Barbara Newliotise,
For the Hall Things Bright
aiid Beaiitiful Tea
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WE DISCOVER, WE GROW
Girlguiding
I I TH RAMSBOTTOAI
(HOLCOAIBE) GUIDES
11th Ramsbottom
(Holcombe)
Guides
Annual Report
2020
leaders! !! Our weekly Zoom meetings
have been very varied, including
scavenger hunts, quizzes, bingo, craft
activities, BBC Children in Need Theme
Night, Halloween Theme evening, we all
made a cake in a mug, compass points
drawings. Charades, Pictionary. exercise
session and much more ! ! Parents even
joined us briefly on¢ evening. to pr¢scnt
badges to their daughters gained prior to
thc lockdown.
We finished last year's report saying:
"we are all now looking fonvard to the
challenges and activities that lie ahead this
year" Little did we know that shortly
after the report was written, all face-to-
face Guide meetings would be suspended
by Girlguiding UK due to COVID-19.
We have tried to maintain some
norn]ality by holding our virtual meetings
on Friday evenings, starting at the same
time and the girls wear their unifomi. We
all know it's such a difficult time. The
girls are enthusiastic and are enjoying
seeing each other, (originally, we had
planned for the meetings to last between
30- 40 minutes, but now they regularly
go on for an hour! !). The Zoom Meetings
are scheduled to continue until the 21 '
May, 2021 and we do know that a few of
the older guides are planning to move on.
With numbers quite low already, we will
just have to wait and see what happens
next!!
Initially, we kept in touch with the
Guides via their parents with weekly
texts. Then we moved onto our
"Holcombe Guidcs WhatsApp Group"
Again, weekly messages were sent along
with badge work. and "Adventures at
Home" activities from Girlguiding UK.
We also scnt photographs from prcvious
years asking the Guides "do you
r¢memb¢r this"?
In Septemb¢r. thanks to a partnership
agreement between Girlguiding and Zoom
we applied for and werc awardcd a Zoom
Pro Account. So, on the 2nd October, 2020
we held our very first virtual Guide
meeting via Zoom. It was strange at first
and a very steep learning curve for the
Katliryn Fry
Janet Howarih
(Guiders).
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Traveller's
(Adult and
Toddler Group)
Annual Report
(March 2020-
February 2021)
Usually we have so much to tell you
about our previous year at "Traveller's"
though this has now changed because of
COVID 19.
We thought we were well prepared for
the virus because weeks before we were
asking people to wash their hands on
arrival. We reviewed the refreshments and
which toys were put out. Then at the end
ot" the afternoon we wiped down all the
toys along with door handles etc. Sadly,
at that time no one could have possibly
realised the true extent of the virus. The
National lockdown followed and we were
forced to close our doors on Wednesday
18th March, 2020.
"good luck text" But what a nice surprise
to receive a photograph ol one little boy
standing very proudly in his new school
unifomi.
We are looking fonvard to the time
when we can re-open again and continue
to run a happy, safe and welcoming Adult
and Toddler Group. When this happens
please rcmcmber to come along and join
us on Wednesdays (terni time only) from
1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Like many other playgroups we have
been unable to re-open since then. We
have managed to keep in touch each term
via text with the parents, grandparents and
childminders who used to come along
each week. So, we have received updates
on how everyone is keeping. Young
children grow and develop so quickly. In
fact one little boy has even started to walk
when the last time we saw him he
couldn't sit up on his own!
Kathryn Fry, Jillia Grant
& Doris Lockett
We always like to make a fuss of the
children leaving us to start school. Sadly,
all we could do this year was to send a
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Th¢ Parish ot Holcombc and Hawkshaw
Rector: Rev. Paul Sumsion,
The Vicarage,
Bolton Road,
Hawkshaw,
Bury,
BL8 4JN
01204 888060.
Associate Ministers:
Rcv. Robert Airey
01706 224743
Rev. Vic. FletLher
01204 882750
Curale: Rev. lan Fleming. 07543213743
Readers:
Mr. Michacl Burton,
Mr. RiLhard Byroin,
Mr. MiLhael Bc)()th,
Mrs. Ethel Houghton
Mrs. Jdnc FlctLhcr
01706 822664.
01204 883110.
01204 884648.
01254 704758.
01204 882750.
Church Wardens..
Mr. Siephen Newhouse (Lay Chair P.C.C.).
01706 412657.
(Reader)
01204 $84648.
Why not visit our website: vMw.holcombehawkshaw.org
Mr. Michael Booth
During these strange times and whilst some will still be self isolating
our Pastoral Team have been maintaining contact by phone. if you
would like to talk, ask a question or pass on information please give
us a call.
Each Siinday There is a service at each worship centre and the 10.45am service at
St. Mary. l.lawkqhaw is '"strcamcd livc" oi) YouTubc and iq availablc all wcck, so
you can watch it al any time. Just visil our website ivww.liolcoiiibehawkbhaw.i)r
Facebook: search for the Parish of H()Icombe aiid Hawkshaw
T,itter.
h()Ichawkc()fe or just search t.or Th¢ Parish ot" Hol¢i)mbe and
Hawkshaw
Instagram: Holcombe and Hawkshaw
We have also been sending out regular e-mails with news updates, so if"
you havcii't rcLcivcd thosc plcasc cmail a rcqucst to
stL
Iicn.nciiihousL
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## **Holcombe and Hawkshaw Parochial Church Council**
## **STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
||**Holcombe and Hawkshaw**
**2020**
£
£
£
57,138.37
5,805.24
3,446.20
5,388.50
21,081.12
1,621.95
481.85
1,874.50
96,837.73
53.36
9,192.00
(includes £
9,245.36 106,083.09
8,281.64
270.00
263.00
8,814.64 114,897.73
**###**
**###**|
|---|---|
|**Voluntary Income**
Planned Giving - Gift Aid
Planned Giving - Un-gifted
One of Gift Aid
Cash/Collections
Income tax recovered
Fund Raising Events
Magazine
Use of Church Buildings
**Other Ordinary Income**
Dividends and Interest
Fees to PCC
**Extraordinary Income**
Restricted Donations
Refunds
Special Appeals
Total Income 2020
Income 2019|57,138.37
5,805.24
3,446.20
5,388.50
21,081.12
1,621.95
481.85
1,874.50
96,837.73|
||53.36
9,192.00
9,245.36|
||8,281.64
270.00
263.00
8,814.64|
|||
3,207.40 fees paid to Diocese)
## **Holcombe and Hawkshaw Parochial Church Council**
## **STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
||**2020**
£
£|£|
|---|---|---|
|**The Ministry**
Ministry Expenses
Support & Education
**The Church and Services**
Energy
Water
Cleaning
Insurance
Upkeep of Services
Minor Repairs, Fire Inspection
Churchyard
**Other Ordinary Expenditure**
Wages
Magazine
Fund Raising costs
Verger/Organist
**The Diocese**
Parish Share
Other Diocese costs
**Payments to Missions/Charities**
Mission/Charities
**Extraordinary Expenditure**
ECC Garden
ECC
Holcombe Church
Hawkshaw
Hawkshaw Heating
Holcombe Organ
Total Cash Expenditure 2020
Expenditure 2019|6,089.38
1,566.60
7,655.98|104,901.12|
||9,181.31
288.85
0.00
7,292.78
3,882.74
9,266.70
1,234.20
31,146.58||
||9,682.56
0.00
0.00
235.00
9,917.56||
||47,000.00
4,994.00
51,994.00||
||4,187.00
4,187.00||
||315.43
1,800.00
2,115.43|107,016.55|
||||
|||**###**|
|||**###**|
## **YEAR END STATEMENT 2019**
|**Bank Balances 31 December 2019**
Current Account
Deposit Account
Direct Giving Accounts
Restricted Funds Account
Cash
Less Unpresented cheques
Year End Total
**Restricted/Designated Funds**
Gardening (ECC)
ECC
Holcombe
Hawkshaw
Hawkshaw Heating
Malawi
Working Balance|**Total**
-
44,958.48
13,797.28
820.53
-|
|---|---|
||59,576.29|
||**###**|
||147.37
-
29,472.99
-
23,750.00
1,931.64|
||**###**|
||**4,274.29**|
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020**
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Balance Balance
12/31/2019 12/31/2020
Santander 364.21 310.55
CCLA - Restricted Holcombe Endowments 986.63 995.51
Bank Accounts
Current Acc - -
Deposit Acc 43,103.03 44,958.48
Direct Giving Acc 6,940.64 13,797.28
Restricted Acc 819.79 820.53
Cash Not banked 831.65 -
53045.95 60882.35
Less Cheques unpresented 0.00 0.00
53045.95 60882.35
TOTALS 53045.95 60882.35
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As the chwitVs trustees. Y are reSPCs1b1e for trE epar*i of the
arxo(wts in acoxdance with tr* fewiremerts of the (Jwilies Acl 2011
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I rewi in reswct of my examinatbon of Ihe Tnjsfs accounts carried out
urmler sect*)n 145 of the 2011 Ad afky in ¢aryiTrJ rny examnation. I
have follwd all aFrfAicable DyeclK)S gNen by the ClitY Conmnission
urxler sectK)n 145{S)(b) of the Ad.
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oxaminorfs statemont I he CLP my examinatth I cthifKm that no m*rial matters have
come to my allent in