ChadNet – no 328 – Sunday 5th July 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of ChadNet – the eBulletin of St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull.
In this week’s ChadNet:
- View from the Pews – Angharad Allingham
- Sunday 5th July – Trinity 5
- This week
- Sunday 12th July – Trinity 6
- Male Voice Choir Concert
- Century Club – result of the May draw
- The Well Foodbank
- Dementia Friendly Church – weekly prayer
- From the Memorial Book
- Giving to the Church
View from the Pews
Unbelievably, it is July already. The year has marched on. For teachers, parents and children, another school year comes to an end. It is a time of excitement for a much needed summer break and turning the alarm clocks off. Thoughts turn to holidays, days out and hopefully long sunny days for exploration and adventures. But, it is also a time tinged with sadness as children move on to the next chapters in their lives; new class teachers, new schools, college, university or jobs. A time for goodbyes and well wishes. For teachers, a chance to reflect on whether they have imparted everything children need to prepare them for the next stages of their life’s journey.
Amidst an ever increasing curriculum expectation, one area that schools work hard on is creating global citizens ready to make a difference in today’s society, prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow – no pressure then! Schools strive to help children to be courageous advocates for change and improvements in our world. With this in mind, I was interested to read of a global movement called ‘Plastic Free July’ which helps millions of people reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices. Offering the chance to be part of the solution to plastic pollution and enjoy cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
The world has changed so much since those early days when plastic first became used in households. Even in the years since I was a child, I have noticed more and more an increased use of plastic in everyday household items and toys. As I have frequently commented to my children over the years ‘we don’t need any more plastic tat’ when they requested the most recent ‘on-trend’ toys which ultimately ended up sitting in a cupboard. Another example of a challenge that this generation of children face as they navigate their way into adulthood. With this in mind, from July, I am going to join in with this global movement and start by choosing one plastic item to refuse, from single-use cups to plastic bottles or packaged produce. I am going to try to change some habits and think more carefully about my choices moving forwards.
If this is something that others in the community are interested in and would like to know more about, the website address for the movement is www.plasticfreejuly.org. I know it is a tiny gesture towards a huge problem but as they say on the website ‘Together, our small actions make a big difference toward a plastic free future.’
Angharad Allingham
(As always this View is the personal view of the author.)
Would you like to write a View from the Pews?
We welcome contributions for View from the Pews from anyone who would like to write one. It does not need to be on any particular subject. If you would like to write one please send it to or contact Henry Ibberson ( / 01902 701136).
.Contacts
The Vicar’s post is half time so Merry will not be working every day. Her usual working days are Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday but this is subject to change. Her phone number is 07486 066065 and her email address is When she is not working she will not normally answer the phone, listen to messages or respond to emails.
Calls to the old phone number (01902 700257) are forwarded to Merry’s phone.
Emails to will be received by the churchwardens.
Contact details for church officers can be found on the Contacts page of the church website. You can use if you are nore sure who to contact and the churchwardens will be able to forward it to the correct person.
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Sunday 5th July – Fifth Sunday after Trinity
At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by Henry Ibberson and Alan Smith, in church. It will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by the Vicar, in church. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.
At 6.30 pm there will be a service in the Iona style, led by the Vicar, in church.
In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live and work in:
Snowden Road, Burnhill Green Road, Lower Snowden.
In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St John the Evangelist, Swindon.
This week
The church will be open every day. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch.
On Tuesday the Prayers for Peace Group meets in church at 6 pm. Please do join us and if you would like more information please contact Mary Hayward ().
On Wednesday at 10.00 am there will be a service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer, led by the Vicar, in church which will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.
After the service the church will be open from 10.30 am until at least 11.00 am as a Place of Welcome when anyone who wants to will be welcome to share in the coffee, cake and chat, whether they have been to the service or not. Those attending will receive a warm welcome.
At 6 pm on Wednesday the Pattingham Shower Singers meet in church. All are welcome – just come and sing and have fun! If you need more information, contact Alix at .
There is NO Choir Practice this week.
On Wednesday at 7.30 pm there is a Deanery Synod Meeting in church.
Wednesday is the copy date for the August magazine. Send articles to the editor, Jess Robins, at
Sunday 12th July – Sixth Sunday after Trinity
At 10 am there will be a Service. We are awaiting confirmation as to who will be leading the service and whether it will include Communion. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.
In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for:
Village organisations.
In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Benedict Biscop, Wombourne.
Shifnal and District Male Voice Choir concert
Last week proceeds from the concert were reported at £780. Taking into account ticket sales prior to the event, these have increased to £960 to be split equally between the church, the Well and Wolverhampton Interfaith.
Thank you to everyone who supported the concert.
Alan Smith
Century Club
The winners of the June Century Club draw were:
- 1st Prize – £150
- John Whittall – ball 4
- 2nd Prize – £100
- Geoffrey Dann – ball 64
- 3rd Prize – £50
- John & Jean Dimmock – ball 17
Congratulations to all of them.
The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank
All donations are welcome but, in particular, our top needs are:
- Meat soup
- Tinned tomatoes
- Tinned peas
- Jam/marmalade
- Sugar
Thank you for your continued support.
If you wish to know more about the work of The Well, or would like to know how you can support it in other ways, do connect via their website, where you can sign up to the newsletter and link to their Social Media pages: <www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk>
Dementia Friendly Church
Weekly Prayer
Dear Lord,
We pray for all affected by dementia.
In this difficult journey grant hope, comfort,
Peace and strength to everyone.
Amen
(Prayer written by a Brownie, contributed by Ivy Leese, Brownie leader at St Mary & St Chad, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, for Dementia Action Week Prayers 2024)(Tracey Williams St Chad`s Church, Pattingham with Patshull – for 2024 “Share a Prayer” Project for Dementia Awareness Week.)
If you would like to suggest (or write) a prayer for inclusion in this series please let Tracey Williams, our Dementia Friendly Church Co-ordinator, know.
From the Memorial Book
Those whose anniversaries occur between 28th June and 12th July.
Eleanor Hayward – 29th June 1982
Pat Morgan – 29th June 2004
David Sydney Woodall – 29th June 2023
John Alfred Garbutt Harrison – 30th June 2016
Bertie Grainger – 1st July 1961
Guy Charles Benjamin Phillips – 1st July 2001
Dennis Thomas – 2nd July 1995
John Hall Griffiths – 2nd July 2024
Dorothy Jean Haden – 3rd July 1996
John James – 4th July 2009
Molly Dermott Pass – 5th July 2018
Bunty Genna – 6th July 2001
Campbell Harris – 10th July 1966
David John Rushton – 11th July 1995
Walter Newman Foggin – 11th July 2014
You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the Memorial Book Online page of the Church website.
Giving to the church
Details of the various ways in which you can give can be found on the Giving page of the website.
You can make a bank transfer to our bank account (Account name: Pattingham Parochial Church Council – Sort Code: 20-97-78 Account No: 50655023).
If you are paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to “Pattingham PCC” or “Pattingham Parochial Church Council“.
We have a JustGiving page to enable people to make one off donations. It’s at <https://www.justgiving.com/page/pattingham-church-jg>. You will be asked if you want to make a contribution on top of your donation. If you do it will go to JustGiving and not to charity. If you do not want to make such a contribution select “other”. If you are a taxpayer please consider gift aiding your donation.
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