ChadNet – no 283

ChadNet – no 283 – Sunday 24th August 2025

ChadNet - the eBulletin of St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull

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

Barbara Tritton

This is one of my favourite flowers in the garden; its botanical name is Ipomoea, but it’s commonly known as Morning Glory.  The variety I grow has trumpet shaped flowers in vibrant colours of purple and pink which are so beautiful.  During the last few weeks, they have been at their best.  The only snag is: each flower only lasts one day.

Morning glory

Every morning a new crop will gradually open and reveal their stunning colours, but, as the day passes, these flowers slowly die, so that by late afternoon and into the evening, the petals have closed and the flowers have wilted.  Not to worry, however; by the next morning a new batch of buds will be opening, to continue the cycle.

Morning Glories always remind me how precious a day is.  What are we going to do with it? I like the famous motto Carpe Diem, literally, “seize the day”, because today won’t come again.  What does God want me to do today?  How shall I make the most of it? Who am I going to meet?

It’s evening time as I write this, and today’s Morning Glories are shrivelled up, but by tomorrow there’ll be a new batch, and a new day for us all. Let’s really enjoy it.

Carpe Diem!

Barbara Tritton

(As always this View from the Pews 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 email address is

Calls to  the old phone number (01902 700257) will go to voicemail and a message can be left. The Vicar or a Churchwarden will return the call when they are available.

At present 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.

Notices, which should be received by Friday afternoon for inclusion in that week’s ChadNet, and other communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to

Articles for the magazine should be sent to (note – this is different to the address used before November 2020 which no longer works).

Sunday 24th August – St Bartholomew the Apostle

At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by Dorothy Steel and Geoffrey Dann, in church. It will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by the Vicar, to which you are all most welcome. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

At 6.30 pm there will be aService in the Iona style, led by Philip Sims, in church.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for:
Village organisations.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Bartholomew, Penn.

This week

The church will be open every day. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch.

The Century Club draw takes place on Monday.

On Tuesday Prayers for Peace will be said in church at 6 pm. Please do join us and if you would like more information or are willing to lead a session, 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.

On Wednesday at 12 noon Who’s for Lunch? is held in the Village Hall.

At 12.30 pm on Wednesday the funeral of Florence Horton takes place in church.

There is NO Pattingham Shower Singers this week. They are taking their summer break and will next meet on 3rd September.

At 7 pm on Wednesday Choir Practice takes place in church. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact Martin Fox or any member of the choir.

Wednesday is the copy date for the September magazine. Send articles to Mike Moss at

There is NO  ChadART art club this week or next week. It should resume on 12th September. For more information about ChadART contact Jo Bramall on 07977 007537.

Sunday 31st August – Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by the Philip Sims, in church. It will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by the Vicar, to which you are all most welcome. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for:
Businesses in the parish.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Aidan, Penn Fields.

Hymns and PIMM’S – Saturday 6th September

Hymns and PIMM'S

Hymns and PIMM’S
St Chad’s Church, Pattingham
4 pm on Saturday 6th September

Whether you are young or old, regular church attender or not, all are welcome to join us for an hour of singing your favourite hymns along with drinking a glass of Pimm’s. Music will be provided by Martin Fox and friends.

We look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and lots of new ones. Spread the word and bring along family and friends to raise the roof with lots of joyous singing (singing in tune is NOT a requirement ).

This is a free event – donations will be accepted for “The Haven” 

Request you favourite hymns by emailing

There have been problems with the email which have now been resolved. These may mean that some emails sent before 20th August have not been received. If you sent an email before then please send it again.


Scarecrow Festival – 26th to 28th September 2025

The Pattingham Scarecrow Festival is taking place from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September.

Registration for those making scarecrows closed on Friday 22nd August.

At 7.30 pm on Friday 26th September there will be a Barn Dance in the Village Hall. Tickets are just £15 each which includes a Hog Roast as well as a fantastic night of country music and dance. For tickets call Anna on 07968 891927 or email

At 7.30 pm on Saturday 27th September there will be a Sounds of Brass Concert in the church. The Staffordshire Brand will be performing a wonderful variety of brass band tunes. Tickets are £15 per adult, which includes a glass of prosecco or something softer, and are available from Alan Smith on 07757 688518 or email

Harvest Festival – 28th September 2025

This year’s Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 28th September and, once again, donations will go the Well food bank. This year some will also go to the Ukraine Refugee Centre. A list of produce which would be particularly welcome will be published in the near future.

In the meantime please make a note of the date in your diary and be as generous as you are able.

Gaza

You will recall that Alan Smith wrote a View from the Pews in ChadNet for 22nd June about The Fast for Gaza. He wrote to our MP, Mike Wood, and has had a reply which he thought may be of interest to readers of ChadNet. It can be seen on the church website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/chadnet/chadnet-no-274/gaza-letter-from-mp/>

Message from Maureen Hobbs

Our previous Vicar, Maureen Hobbs, continued to receive ChadNet after she retired but has now ceased doing so. She sent the following message:

When I retired 4 years ago, I asked to continue receiving ChadNet during the interregnum. Now that you have a new Vicar it is appropriate that I cut my remaining ties and allow Merry to take on the joyful responsibility of caring for the community of Pattingham and Patshull.

I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, but from a distance.

But if anyone is ever travelling in this part of the world – the Wirral – you are always welcome to contact me.

God bless you all. 
Reverend Maureen.

Ukraine Refugee Centre

Mary Hayward sent this message after she took donations to the Ukraine Refugee Centre on Friday:

As usual my boot was full of your kind donations. The Manager and volunteers are overwhelmed by your generosity!

I asked if there was anything particular they were short of:

  • Ladies clothes
  • Toiletries (including sanitary products)

However all household items and children’s items are still very welcome. Also if anyone is updating their smart TV or getting rid of a sofa bed that would be appreciated.

My next planned visit will be 19th September.

Thank you all so much
God Bless
Mary Hayward 

The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank

The Well

Everyone at the Well is extremely grateful for the gifts of cash and goods which are donated regularly. 

The current 6 top needs are:

  • Tinned vegetables
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • UHT milk
  • Male toiletries
  • Noodles
  • Finance to run two vans

Again many thanks for your support.

Alan Smith

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 look at their website <www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk>

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer 

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2024-25

I am but a child, not in body but sometimes in my mind.
I might not always be aware,
But Lord I know somewhere you are there.
On the days I am far away.
You are with me,
Each and every minute through the day.
I offer up a daily prayer,
One of love to those who care,
Those who meet my daily needs,
For which I might not always show I`m pleased.
Lord when my days are up and down,
To you I talk and pray,
You give me strength, you reassure,
You guide me on my way.
Without you, how would I get through?
Just let your love shine like a light through my fog,
Oh Lord I do love you.
Amen

(Share a prayer author unknown)

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 17th and 31st August.

Alan Anthony Guest – 18th August 1995
Marion Darlington – 22nd August 1980
Alice Mary Bramall – 23rd August 1976
Tina Jandrell Poston – 23rd August 2011
Ethel May Haden – 24th August 1979
Joseph Caddick – 28th August 1979
Norah Patricia Chaplin – 28th August 2017
Dorothy Winifred James – 29th August 2010
Ida Margaret Burton – 30th August 1980
Irene Painting – 31st August 2017

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.

We have a JustGiving page to enable people to make one off donations. It’s at www.justgiving.com/pattingham-church. 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.

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“.

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