Notes for Sunday 3 September 2023

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Dear friends,

My stint as editor of the weekly notes has come to an end. Rev Liz has already edited some last month, when I was too busy with the Capel Show, and will continue until someone else is prepared to take it on. Please contact her if you have any questions or are considering to take it on.

I will keep sending these emails but after begging for a year there are still around 50 people who haven’t signed up to receive these notes via the church website. If that is you, please read the following carefully:

* If you have no alternative but to receive these notes directly from me. Please let me know by return email and I will make sure you keep receiving them.
* If you can sign up, please do so as soon as possible using the link at the bottom of the page.
* If you have tried to sign up but struggled to make it work, please let me know and I will help you.
* If I don’t hear from you either way in the next month I assume you no longer wish to receive the notes and I will respect your wishes and delete you from the list (in accordance with data protection rules).

The picture today is of the bridge I made for the Capel Show. It enables access to the show by disabled people who are now required to park in the public car park field (kindly offered for the day by Marilyn and Ollie Turner). It is wide (and sturdy) enough for a mobility scooter or wheelchair and reusable for many shows to come.

God bless,

Dineke van den Bogerd

 

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September 2023 Garden Tips

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Garden Notes for September 2023.

As John Keats so famously wrote about autumn being the “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness/ close bosom-friend of the maturing sun”, September sees the time when crops are harvested and stored for the winter months that are to come. Carrots should be lifted and stored before the roots start to split, which they will do very quickly once the heavy autumn rains begin. For the same reason, beetroot are better lifted and stored this month. Looking forward to next year, spring cabbage should be planted now. Remember to firm the soil around each plant after planting. Lettuce can also be sown now in a cold frame, or greenhouse. Varieties to choose include ‘Winter Density’, ‘All the Year Round’ and ‘May Queen’.

Watering plants is always a good topic of discussion. It is either too dry, or it’s too wet. The essential thing is to try to get the right balance. When it is dry the closable leaf pores on plants (technically called ‘stomata’) shut down and slow down the process of photosynthesis. When there is enough water the stomata open, transpiration takes place, allowing the air containing carbon dioxide to go into the plant, which, together with sunlight, powers the reaction of water and carbon dioxide to make the sugars that are the plant’s energy source and building blocks. Watering keeps the stomata open in dry spells. As a rule of thumb one square metre of vegetation draws the equivalent of an inch of rainfall every day. Growth of plants in the summer normally requires additional irrigation. There are now numerous automatic systems that can be put in – especially for containers and hanging baskets.

The start of autumn means that many plants are producing seed heads, which we normally ‘dead head’ to keep the succession of flowers going. With the cost of seed increasing year on year it might be worthwhile considering saving some seed head for sowing. Flowers like Sweet William, Love-in-Mist (Nigella), Cosmos, or vegetables like Runner Beans, can be harvested just before the seed-pod has fully dried. Use brown paper bags to hang the seed head upside down and store in a dry place. Remember to label the variety, and then when it is all nice and brown shake out the seed and you have saved yourself pounds for a few minutes work. Unfortunately the lovely hybrids that abound now will not breed true and you will have to rely on the expertise of the professional for that, but if you don’t mind a variety of colour in your Sweet William and so on it is fine.
The growth of rampant climbers like some of the clematis (remember to check) wisteria and climbing roses can be cut back in the middle of September. September is a good time to establish a new lawn and for transplanting evergreens. Remember to divide your irises and to sow hardy annuals for the spring. Towards the end of the month make space to move your tender plants under cover to protect them from the cold nights.

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Issue 76 September 2023

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‘The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it’ Psalm 24:1

The issue is celebrationg ‘Creationtide’ which runs from 1st September – 4th October this year.  Do see Rev Liz’s letter for more details.  There are all the regular features plus details of the Harvest play and supper, the upcoming Pet Service on 17th September at Capel and much more!

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Notes for Sunday 20 August 2023

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Dear friends,

Quite late this week but yours truly has been occupied on the Capel Rec these last days.
With the Capel show behind us I can find some time to post the notes that Rev Liz has so kindly offered to make. I couldn’t resist sharing the counter showing the visitor number through the Capel Show gate: 400 up from last year.

We hope that the results coming out from the church stall are good and hope to hear soon.

We are still looking for someone to take on editing the weekly notes. Please let me know if you are interested or would like to learn more before deciding.

God bless,

Dineke van den Bogerd

 

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Let Justice and Peace Flow

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September and Autumn beckons once more. I always say this is a favourite time of year for me. Apart from the beautiful Autumn colours, I enjoy the changing of the seasons but I like that September is very much a season of new beginnings too. A new academic term begins and children and young people everywhere will be starting new schools, new classes or college for the first time. Our eldest granddaughter is starting secondary school this year which seems unbelievable! So lots of new things begin in the Autumn don’t they and I am sure there is a lot going on in our community groups and organisations to encourage us all to do something new perhaps?

Talking of which… we are doing something new this Autumn in our churches. We are recognising properly for the first time ever, the season known as Creationtide. The season begins on September 1st, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to October 4th, the feast of St Francis of Assisi. In order to assist our celebration of this season we are using resources from an annual ecumenical global movement to pray and act to protect our world. This global movement has a different creation theme each year and for this year, 2023, the theme is ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’ for which you will see the logo below. The theme is based on the words of the prophet Amos who cried out to the people of his time ‘let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream’. (Amos 5.24) So too we are called to join the river of justice and peace, to embrace climate and ecological justice. Our prayers must call out for justice not only for human beings but for all creation. I wonder if we ever think of justice for creation? A mighty river is chosen as well because it represents biodiversity at risk. The urgency of these matters is growing as we all know and we are called to make peace with the earth. I love that idea of making peace with our earth….

Anyway, challenging stuff, but in our own way we are going to reflect on these issues through different readings from scripture about creation throughout the month. We will be including a special Pet Service this month at Ockley plus we will be celebrating two Harvest Festivals as well! I’m hoping there will be some creativity to look at too! Another prophet Isaiah also said this. ‘listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.’ (Isaiah 43.19). Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could find a way forward to really help our planet and protect the future for our children and grandchildren? Do come and join us in our celebrations, help us bring in the harvest, pray blessings on our beloved animals or just come and let the river of justice and peace flow over you!
With my love and prayers as ever

Revd Liz

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Notes for Sunday 13 August 2023

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Dear friends,

Nest week, on Saturday 19 august, is the Capel show and I am very pleased that Rev Liz will once again be stepping in to edit the notes as I will be very busy this week preparing for my part in it. I hope many of you will look in on what promises to be a fabulous show at the bargain price of £5 pp (children 12 and under go free). The car show is full with 700 classic exhibits and the horticultural show will be brimming with entries.

The main picture today is of a Gatekeeper. One of the more common butterflies and my butterfly book informs me that it is most active and abundant at the hight of summer. There were loads of them on my walk last week. The second picture was taken from a motorway in the Netherlands last weekend. It doesn’t do the sky justice and it reminded me of two of the things I miss living in the UK: wide open spaces and water.

I am coming to the end of a year of editing the weekly news sheets and this email and I am hoping one of you will be taking on this fulfilling task. Please get in touch if you feel so inclined.

God bless,

Dineke van den Bogerd

 

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Notes for Sunday 6 August 2023

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Dear friends,

Last week I could not finish the notes in time before leaving for a long weekend away.
Rev Liz kindly agreed to finish them for me, wherefore thanks. Unfortunately I didn’t manage to post them on the website but here they are and I hope you find them better late than never!

Today’s picture is of an early bunch of Lords and Ladies I met on a walk this week.

I am coming to the end of a year of editing the weekly news sheets and this email and I am hoping one of you will be taking on this fulfilling task. Please get in touch if you feel so inclined.

God bless,

Dineke van den Bogerd

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August 2023 Garden Tips

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Laurel is a very useful plant but it is very vigorous and August is the month to keep it neat by trimming your laurel hedge. Some gardeners say that the laurel hedge should be trimmed using secaturs only. This does give a much improved finish, if you have the time. Using shears is much quicker and does not substantially make much difference. If you can allow your compost more than 2 years to compost, then put your laurel trimmings on to it. If, like me, you can only keep the compost heap for a matter of months, it is better to get rid of the laurel leaves since they take a long time to decompose due to their waxy surface.

Plant Madonna lilies now, with not more than 2” of soil above each bulb. Order lilies for autumn delivery. Tiger lilies and some hybrids produce bulbils between the leaves and the stem. Gather the bulbils when they fall at a touch and plant them in a deep seed box, about 2” apart.

Keep shrubs tidy by dead heading. Especially roses, but do not apply rose fertiliser after the end of July, this avoids late soft growth which will not mature before winter.

Cut gladioli for indoor use when the first floret has opened. For exhibition plants the timing of cutting is dependent on the variety. The idea is to have as many florets open as possible. Remember to leave 4 –5 leaves when cutting a spike.

Keep cutting sweet pea blooms. Never allow the blooms to fade or droop otherwise the flowering period will be shortened.

Early in the month sow spring cabbage. Recommended varieties include ‘Early Market’, ‘Harbinger’, ‘Flower of Spring’ and ‘Wheeler’s Imperial’.

Provide you have a place where the seed can germinate at temperatures below 20 C sow some lettuce for cutting in the winter. Try ‘Winter Density’ or ‘Artic King’.

Keep a careful watch for potato blight. Cut off affected haulm and destroy it, don’t compost it.

Planting up strawberry runners in the later part of August will help provide a good crop next year. If you are buying plants in, make sure that they are certified virus-free stock, as strawberries are very prone to virus disease.

Towards the end of the month, rambler roses that have finished flowering should be pruned. Disentangle the growth from the trellis (use gloves for this!) and cut out all the stems that have carried flowers. It is much easier to do this if you untie all the stems before you start the pruning. All the new stems made this year should be retained and tied back into place. You will really appreciate all the work you have done when they flower next year.

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Notes for Sunday 30 July 2023

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Dear friends,

Rev Liz is on a well-deserved holiday and Eric and Richard have kindly agreed to prepare this Sunday’s parish service. Please come and support them. There will also be an opportunity to buy LOAF goods after the service, whilst you drink a lovely fresh brew/coffee and have a chat.

The August edition of Inspire magazine is available now to read or download on www.capelandockleychurch.org.uk/inspire-magazine/<www.capelandockleychurch.org.uk/inspire-magazine/>. If you would like to subscribe to receive your church’s publications regularly via email please follow the link below to register. There are also hardcopies in our churches.

The picture today is of the beautiful Surrey countryside. It was the view of where I would have been on my walk home from Tanhouse farmshop before I reached Aldhurst Farm if I hadn’t got lost ….

I am coming to the end of editing the weekly news sheets and this email and I am hoping one of you will be taking on this fulfilling task. Please get in touch if you feel so inclined.

God bless,

Dineke van den Bogerd

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Issue 75 August 2023

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Another packed issue including news from The Diocese of Guildford on the appointment of the new Bishop of Dorking.  Enjoy August wherever you are!

Hebrews 10:24-25

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and
all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

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