St Mary the Blessed Virgin Parish Magazine April 2026
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No. 1375
HE IS NOT HERE -He is Risen-
April 2026
Happy Easter
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St Mary the Blessed Virgin Addington Village Road
CRO 5AS
St Mary's Website www.addington.org.uk
It is interesting and informative. There is a potted history of St Mary's, details of many of the different groups within the church, the Hall Development Fund-raising, other activities and forthcoming events.
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Dear Friends of April is here and the time for my departure is no more than a couple of weeks away and so the decade draws to a close. Many of you remember me ringing the bell ten times at my collation and installation, one for each year I proposed being with you. It has been a good time. Edward and I have loved being here. I was interviewed as part the Walk of Witness service on Good Friday this year and asked to reflect on the highlights of my time in the parish. Those of you who were there will remember that my focus was on people. As a curate I learned the extent to which you love people, not in a sentimental way, but in a deep and special way. That is something that has continued throughout my ministry. I have been aware of the gift of walking with people in the good times and in the bad or sad times. Together we negotiated Covid and made discoveries along the way. We said goodbye to some of our faithful people but we also nurtured others who have since enriched our lives. It is a privilege to be allowed to enter into the complexities of people's lives, to come to understand their story. I reflect with joy on the people whom I have prepared for confirmation and rejoice to see them still here! But it is time to move on, time for you and time for me. The trouble is that goodbyes are always sad. I know the forthcoming vacancy will place extra pressure on the churchwardens, on Barbara and Lindsay and on our commissioned pastoral lay ministers but at the same time it is a real opportunity and my prayer for you all is that you see it as a time of exploration, an exciting time in which to think new thoughts and possibilities. There will be things that will need to be covered, but I have every confidence that people will search their hearts and discern whether there is something they can do to fill gaps. And of course, what then happens is that you will discover gifts you didn't think you had. And as for me, I shall bear you all on my heart. You will not be forgotten because you have all been an important part of my life. I am so thrilled that I am. to have a photograph of many of you to take with me. But I go to begin a new chapter, to discover new things, to reconnect with old friends and to discern what God has in store for me, for us. I go with gratitude in my heart for your love and friendship and for the journey that we have made
together in the company of God, who has lightened our path, always challenging us, always calling us on to discover ever more of the generosity, of the grace, of the forgiveness and kindness of the God who invites us to sit down and eat with him. Please pray for me as I shall pray for you.
With my love
Debbie
God bless you and watch over you.
There's a Name for Everything
Did you know that these things had names?
1.The earthy smell in the air as it starts to rain after a long dry spell is called petrichor.
2. The rumbling of a stomach is called a wamble.
3. The plastic or metal bit at the end of a shoelace is called an aglet.
4. The first cry of a new born baby is called a vagitus.
5. The prongs of a fork are called tines.
6. The light you see when you shut your eyes and press your hands on them is called phosphenes.
7. The day after tomorrow is called overmorrow.
8. The small plastic tripod in the middle of a pizza box is called a box tent. It stops the lid pressing down on the pizza.
9. Your little toe or little finger is called a minimus.
10. The wire cage that holds the cork of a bottle of sparking drink, such as champagne, is called an agraffe.
II. The space between your eyebrows is called a glabella.
12. The 'na na na' and 'la la la,' which don't have any meaning in the lyrics of a song are called vocables.
They're handy words to know if you play Scrabble.
They'll be some more next month.
life of our Parish.
Welcome to this the April edition of St. Mary's magazine, a month that will see a great change in the CORONA
On 26th April the Reverend Debbie will conduct her last services as our highly esteemed Vicar, in what I imagine could be quite a sad day for Debbie and also Edward. I would like to express here my thanks for all Debbie has done for the Parish, through her thoughtfulness for others, her teachings of the scriptures and unending support for this magazine. My thanks also go out to Edward for all the contributions he submitted for the magazine, especially the series on the Archbishops of Canterbury with connections to St. Mary's.
But as they say life goes on and so what does this issue contain. I can think of no better start than the page opposite, to remember that God smiles down on you in everything you do.
Easter will have been celebrated when you receive this issue but the Easter jokes on page 14 will be just as good for Easter 2027. Of course before Easter there is Good Friday, This years activities are reported on in this issue. I think we can safely say this event is a Tradition and perhaps is should be included along with Good Friday traditions found on pages 22 and 23.
The Charity for this month is the Woodland Trust and on that theme the tree of the month is the Larch, a conifer that sheds its greenery in Autumn. Staying with the horticultural aspect there is a Gardeners Hymn (Anon) to be found on page 17.
The roads of the Parish (L-R) with explanations of their naming can be found in this issue as can a continuation of the Manors of Addington, especially the Leigh family. I have often wondered what the likes of the Leigh's and other older inhabitants of Addington would make of the parish in 2026.
To be or not to be, True or False. April is the month celebrating the life and death of Shakespeare and a quiz relating to the Bard can be found on page 33. Can you remember life before computers, you can jog your memory by looking at page 30 and an illustration of a non electrical powered aid.
It is not as grim as it sounds but "Swedish Death Cleaning" or "Dostadning" is a good way forward to clearing out unwanted items around the house rather than leaving the task to others as and when.
And so in finishing this page as I started it - THANK YOU to Debbie and Edward and God speed you into your well deserved and no doubt happy Retirement. We will miss you!!!
Eddy Torr
In Philippa's article last month she posed the question: Does God Smile?
Well, I can honestly say that He does.
Several years ago when I went with a group from our church to Lee Abbey Christian retreat in North Devon I was inspired to write the following poem after watching the morning sun break through the clouds and form a crescent shaped smile of sunlight on the grass. I captured it the best I could in this photo. 'She' in the first line of the poem refers to Lee Abbey itself.
She welcomed me with open heart, As though we'd never been apart. A glint of light on grassy slope, Brought new life with renewed hope. And as God's smile spread across the land, He greeted me with outstretched hands.
So if you're ever feeling low, Unsure in life which way to go, When you're in need of loving care... Think of God - He's always there!
Just sit alone and rest awhile, And He'll reward you with a smile. His smile will heal your wounded soul, Restore your spirit...make you whole. Remember, in everything you do... God is smiling down on you!
poem written by Peter Bourne
If you would like your birthday included in the magazine please let me know. Phil Davison, Editor
+ We commend to God's loving care +
Joyce Anderson
Edward Ernest Frederick Knight Moira Hill
+ May they rest in Peace and rise in Glory +
In the absence of the weekly “Pews news”, a prayer list has been created and you are kindly asked to hold the following in your Thoughts and Prayers.
May God grant healing, wholeness and comfort to all who suffer, and give strength and compassion to all who care for them.
We commend to the loving mercy of God, and pray for those who mourn them.
Copy Deadlines may find it useful to know the deadlines for the next edition, in order to plan ahead:
Copy date for May magazine
23rd April 2026
Please e-mail your contributions to Phil at [email protected]
Joyce Anderson
Mervyn Williams
Silence and stillness, times for reflection and meditation, and a moment within each day to offer our prayers and concerns to God for ourselves, our community and our world are vital if we are to sustain our busy and active lives. Try to find space at the same time each day to be with God by yourself, just for five or ten minutes. You might like to follow this simple
PRAYERS
• Anything that has struck you from the reading
BIBLE READINGS
• Look up one or both Bible readings. • Silence and quietness
• For your own family and friends and It is good sometimes to know that your own concerns
For our neighbourhood and world • From the lists within these pages
Prayer of week
The Lord's Prayer
April Sunday Prayers when you pray, especially if you are on your own, others in the parish are praying with you. If you pray at 8.30am, 5pm or 8pm then others will almost certainly be praying too.
Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech thee, that as by thy special grace preventing us thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
Sunday 12 April - The First Sunday after Easter
Almighty Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification; Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may alway serve thee in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life; Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Sunday 26 April - The Third Sunday after Easter
Almighty God, who shewest to them that be in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness; Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion, that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Readings are now taken from the Common Worship Lectionary and are the same readings used by the clergy in their Daily Prayer. Please look at the Weekly Notices for any updates.
Isaiah 52.13 – end of 53 Psalm 22*
Hebrews 10.16-25 or John 18.1 end of 19
Job 14.1-14 or Lamentations 3.1-9, 19-24 Psalm 31.1-4, 15, 16* | Peter 4.1-8 Matthew 27.57-end or John 19.38-end
Acts 10.34-43 or Jeremiah 31.1-6 Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24* Colossians 3.1-4 or Acts 10.34-43 John 20.1-18 or Matthew 28.1-10
Psalms 113, 147.13-end Exodus 12.37-end | Corinthians 15.20-28
Psalms 114, 148 Exodus 13.1-16 | Corinthians 15.29-34 Psalms 115, 149
Sun 12 The First Sunday after Easter
Mon 13 Psalms 2, 19 (or) 1, 2, 3
Colossians 1.1-14
Exodus 15.1-21
Tues 14 Psalms 8, 20, 21 (or) 5, 6, (8) Exodus 15.22 - 16.10
Colossians 1.15-end
Wed 15 Psalms 16, 30 (or) 119.1-32 Exodus 16.||-end #
Thur 16 Psalms 28, 29 (or) 14, 15, 16
Exodus 17 Colossians 2.16 – 3.11 Psalms 57, 61 (or) 17, 19
Exodus 18.1-12
Colossians 3.12 - 4.1
Psalms 63, 84 (or) 20, 21, 23 Exodus 18.13-end Colossians 4.2-end
Mon 20 Psalms 96, 97 (or) 27, 30
Exodus 19
Luke 1.1-25
Tues 21 Psalms 98, 99, 100 (or) 32, 36 Exodus 20.1-21 Luke 1.26-38
| Maccabees 2.59-64 or Revelation 12.7-12 2 Timothy 2.3-13
Psalm 126
John 15.18-21
Fri 24 Psalm 107 (or) 31 Exodus 28.1-4a, 29-38 Luke 2.1-20
Proverbs 15.28-end or Acts 15.35-end Ephesians 4.7-16
Psalm 139 (or) 48, 52 Exodus 32.15-34 Psalm 135 (or) 119.57-80 Exodus 33 Psalm 118 (or) 56, 57, (63*) Exodus 34.1-10, 27-end Luke 4.1-13
HE IS RISED
ALLELUIA
Im-peck-ably.
Easter Jokes...that will crack you up!
Why is Easter breakfast time so much fun? Every one's cracking yokes.
What do you call an Easter bunny who gets kicked out of school? Eggs-spelled.
How does an Easter chick dress for Sunday?
Where does Easter take place every year?
Where x marks the spot.
What happens if you get married at Easter? You'll live hoppily ever after. What is an egg's favourite movie? The Egg-sorcist.
What did the Easter bunny say to the carrot? Nice gnawing you.
Why did the Easter egg go to church at Easter? It wanted to shell-ebrate. Knock Knock. Who's there? Egg. Egg who? Egg-cuse me. I'm hiding.
Why was the Easter basket so proud? It was woven into history.
Why does the Easter bunny want to win a gold medal? He's heard that it's 24 carrot gold.
Knock, Knock. Who's there? Chick. Chick who? Chick out these Easter treats.
Ears to a great Easter from PB
April charity - THE WOODLAND TRUST.
The Woodland Trust is the U.K.'s largest woodland charity. Since its formation in 1972, it has fought for the future of woodland trees, to protect the habitats of many animals, birds, fungi and thousands of other species which depend on them. The work never runs out, nor do the finances, but more is needed! Humans benefit from trees, too, so let us support the Trust, with gratitude!
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You may remember a comedy sketch called 'The Larch' in 'Monty Python,' in which a slide of a larch tree is shown and three schoolboys are asked if they could name the tree. Well, that's me. I am the Larch. In Latin I am known as Larix. In fact, people call me 'The Parent Larch' be- cause I'm the oldest known larch in Britain. I was planted as a seed by the Duke of Atholl in Scotland in 1738. I was introduced into this country from the Tirol in Austria where my native relatives live.
I am unique amongst conifers in Britain as I lose my fine greenery in autumn. I can reach heights of 195 ft. With downward pointing branches with upward sweeping tips, I look like an arrow piecing the sky. I have leaves that look like green needles. My seeds are protected within small pine cones. My wood is durable so people use it to build boats, fences and garden furniture. My sap is orange, thick and sticky. People call it resin. They use it to make varnishes, adhesives and many other products. When it has set hard it is rubbed onto violin strings to increase friction in order to make the sound. Traditionally, people have used my bark and resin in medicines to cure skin and respiratory conditions. Due to my anti-inflammatory properties they use me in their poultices and herbal teas. I have seen humans wearing sprigs of my branches. They say it will keep away evil spirits.
My wood sets fire quickly, burning hotter and longer than many other trees woods due to its high resin content. As a result of this it has been used as a popular firewood by humans for over 300,000 years
The sticky resin from my ancient ancestors who grew all over mainland Europe millions of years ago- especially in the Baltic areas - oozed out of their bark and became exposed to the sea and hardened into what humans call amber. I have seen them wearing amber beads in their jewellery. Amber, with dead prehistoric insects that got trapped in it when it was a runny and sticky resin, is highly prized by collectors and paleontologists who study fossils and prehistoric life.
Not only am I useful to human beings, my upper branches are used by sparrowhawks to build their nests in. Smaller birds like chaffinch, redpoll and crossbill, as well as squirrels feed on the seeds inside my pine cones.
Peter Bourne
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all But what we never mention, though gardeners know it's true, Is when He made the goodies, He made the baddies too
All things spray and swatable, disasters great and small All things pesticidical, the Lord God made them all
The green fly on the roses, the maggots in the peas, Manure that fills our noses, He also gave us these. Refrain
The fungus on the goose-gogs, the club root on the greens, The slugs that eat the lettuce and chew the aubergines. Refrain
The drought that kills the fuchsias, the frost that nips the buds, The rain that drowns the seedlings, the blight that hits the spuds. Refrain
The midges and mosquitoes, the nettles and the weeds, The Pigeons in the green stuff, the sparrows on the seeds. Refrain
The fly that gets the carrots, the wasp that eats the plums, How black the gardeners outlook, though green may be their thumbs.
But still we gardeners labour, midst vegetables and flowers, And pray that what hits the neighbours', will somehow bypass ours. Refrain
Thought for the Month
A true friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future...
and accepts you today the way you are.
The Manor of Addington, Part 7: The Continuing Ascendancy of the Leigh Family, by Dr. Christopher J. Parker
In Part 6, we learnt that the Leigh's, it seemed, were great beneficiaries of a multi-component land deal with Henry VIII during the Reformation, when they obtained a grant of the other manors at the suppression of monasteries, and the whole became united into one, coming under the sole control of one landowner for the first time, Nicholas Leigh, son of John Leigh. And so, the Leigh Family took its place as Lords of the whole Manor of Addington, and they would continue to do so for many generations.
Nicholas Leigh, born in 1494/5, the eldest son of John and Isabel, married Anne Carew, the daughter of Sir Richard Carew of Beddington, Surrey, around 1514. They had several children, including John Leigh, who would have succeeded him, but the son predeceased the father. In his early career, Nicholas was appointed as a joint receiver of the Manor of Lee, Kent, in 1516. He held various public offices, including ‘Sewer of the Chamber'. A ‘Sewer of the Chamber' was an attendant at meals who organised seating and served guests, under the direction of the gentlemen ushers at the Royal Court. The word 'sewer' in this context means 'server'. He is described elsewhere specifically as a 'Sewer of Meat'. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Bletchingley in 1529, likely due to the influence of his brother-in-law, Sir Nicholas Carew. His brother-in-law became involved in a plot to replace Henry VIII with Henry Pole, Lord Montague, which failed, and Pole and Carew lost their heads on the executioner's block in 1539. Nicholas Leigh was a Justice of the Peace' for Surrey from 1538. He was also involved in the musters and commissions related to the goods of churches and fraternities in Surrey and Southwark in 1552 and 1553. He built a manor house at Addington called Addington Place. He attended the funeral of Henry VIII as an esquire of the body and took part in the coronation of Elizabeth I, although his exact role isn't specified. Nicholas Leigh made his will on May 16, 1580, and died on July 30, 1581. He was buried at St. Mary's Church in Addington on August 7, 1581. The fortunes of the Leigh family continued to rise in the 16th century. Thomas Leigh, a cousin of Nicholas's, was a successful clothier, and was one of the key figures responsible for the family's ascent. By using his wealth and social connections, Thomas set up the Leigh family as one of the leading families in Surrey.
John Leigh (d. 31 March 1576), Nicholas's son, never succeeded his father as Lord of the Manor, as he died before his father. As a result, not much is known about his life, other than that he married Joanne/Joan Oliphe, daughter, and heir of Sir John Oliphe/Olliph/Olyf (Sheriff of London) of East Wickham, Kent (now Plumstead in southeast London). With the death of John, Nicholas' son, Nicholas then left his estate to his grandson Oliphe Leigh. Joanne/Joan, wife of John also remarried one John Ownsted of Sanderstead Court. Some 18
genealogical sources differ on whether John (d. 1576) was Nicholas's eldest son or one of several; however, the inheritance clearly passed to Oliphe. Oliphe Leigh (1559-14 March 1612) was born on 24 November 1559 in Addington. Oliphe married Jane Browne (whose father was Sir Thomas Browne of Betchworth Castle) on 4 June 1576 (or 4 July 1577). It's unclear when Oliphe received his knighthood, but the date is mostly likely around 1586. It's said that Oliphe, together with his brother, Charles, had been associated with Sir Walter Raleigh in efforts to set up a British colony in South America, and this association led to Oliphe receiving the knighthood. However, Oliphe's connection to Raleigh is plausible but not definitively documented. Charles (d. 1605) was a merchant and voyager, and it seems his tales of voyages around the world are worthy of an article in their own right, including a trade sortie to Newfoundland and Canada, but taking the opportunity of plundering any Spanish ships they might meet with! This voyage ended up with him capturing a Breton ship in Newfoundland and bringing it back to England as a prize! Despite the ultimate downfall of Sir Walter and the decline in interest in the Americas, it seems that Charles Leigh was still interested. On his last voyage, Charles went with a view to setting up a colony to look for gold in Guiana (today known as Guyana) in South America, and with his brother's help, set sail in May 1604. Charles went on an exploring expedition ninety miles up the river Aracawa, trading and making vain inquiries for gold. When he returned almost everyone in the little colony was sick. On 2 July 1604 Charles wrote to Oliphe giving an account of his proceedings and wanting him to send out further supplies (letter dated from Principium or perhaps Mount Howard). Details of "Mount Howard" and the Aracawa River expedition are drawn from letters but remain fragmentary. At the same time, he wrote to the council, asking for the king's protection for emigrants to the colony, and that preachers might be sent. Supplies sent out Oliphe eventually arrived, but they found everybody ill. Charles was very weak and much changed. He resolved to go home, promising the men that he would come back to them as soon as possible. He was ready to go but fell ill and died aboard his ship. He was buried on shore 20 March 1605. Meanwhile, Oliphe had fitted out another ship, but this second expedition also failed and Oliphe lost a lot of money as a result.
Sir Oliphe's manorial holdings were increased in 1593 by the purchase of the manor of Croham at a price of £660 for 229 acres, including a tenement/warren house and a barn/chapel, land, wood and pasture, a 'game of coneys', [coneys = rabbits] and the area we know today as Croham Hurst. The association of Croham manor with Addington lasted just 8 years with Oliphe selling the estate to Archbishop Whitgift for £740, part of which is The Old Whitgiftian Sports Club.
Oliphe held various public offices and took part in local affairs. Sir Oliphe had laid his claim to present his dish at the coronation of James I before the Grand
Senechal, the Earl of Nottingham, on the 24 July 1603. Admittedly, it was made only the day before the event, and not surprisingly his claim was amongst many such documents that were marked 'unexamined', placed in a file, and forgotten. In the early part of James's reign, Oliphe was keeper of the great park of Eltham, the surrender of which he sold, 21 May 1609 for £1,200 (in another source of 1611, says he received £2,227 10s. Od.). On 14 November 1610 he was granted a 'license to impark 500 acres of land in East Wickham and Bexley in Kent'. This means that the Crown granted permission to enclose 500 acres of land in those places and turn it into a private deer park, allowing Leigh to run a fence or ditch around the land reserving it for aristocratic hunting. Holding land for hunting by the aristocracy was a very prestigious thing to do. He died on the 14 March 1611/2 and is buried at Addington.
On Oliphe's death, he left his household effects to his wife Jane, and, after other bequests, the rest of the estate went to his son, Francis Leigh, who was his successor. Part of Oliphe's will required that Francis was to raise a monument to Oliphe's grandfather, father, and himself. The monument survives today in St. Mary's Church. If you go up into the chancel at the east end of the church towards where the sanctuary and altar are, you will pass on the north side, i.e. your left, a large memorial celebrating four consecutive generations. The brass set in the floor and usually protected by a carpet in front of the main memorial is the memorial to John Leigh and his wife Isabel, Lord of the Manor from 1486. On the main memorial, the kneeling figures top right are John and Isabel's son, Nicholas, with his wife Anne, titular Lord of the Manor from 1503, although he didn't come of age until 1516. The kneeling figures top left are John (son of Nicholas and Anne) and his wife Joanne/Joan. Finally, reclining in the lower part of the memorial is John and Joanne/Joan's son Sir Oliphe Leigh, who succeeded his grandfather as Lord of the Manor in 1581, along with his wife Jane.
Henry Leigh, the younger son of John and Joanne/Joan served as Sheriff of Surrey, a position of significant responsibility and prestige in the county. He was actively involved in local governance and community affairs.
Francis Leigh (1590-1644), son of Oliphe, was a prominent English politician and landowner. He was born on 6 September 1590. He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford on 8 May 1607 and later studied law at the Inner Temple in 1610. He married Elizabeth Mynterne (daughter and heir of William Mynterne of Thorp) on 5 June/July 1610, and they had four children (boys: Wolley, Francis and Olliph; and girl: Frances). After Elizabeth's death on I December 1615, Sir Francis married Christian Thynne around 1623 (daughter of Sir John Thynne of Longleat), and they had six/eight children (the numbers vary from six to eight by Christian Thynne, reflecting genealogical uncertainty). Francis held several important public offices, including Justice of the Peace for Surrey, Kent, and Middlesex. He was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex for 1621-1622.
This role involved keeping law and order and overseeing legal matters in these counties. He was a Commissioner for Subsidy in Surrey in 1622 and 1624, where he engaged in assessing and collecting taxes to fund the government. He served as the Governor of Lewisham Grammar School in Kent. During the English Civil War, he took part in the array (mobilisation) of troops in Kent and Surrey. He served as a Deputy Lieutenant for Surrey. He was also a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber. In 1625, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Surrey. Also in 1625, he bought the Manor of Bexley to add to his other holdings, perhaps as a residence for some of his children by his second marriage. Indeed, several of his grandchildren were baptised there.
He engaged in various commissions, including the Forced Loan commission in 1627. This was a controversial financial measure imposed by King Charles I of England. The commission was set up to collect money from his subjects without the consent of Parliament. This was done under the pretence of raising funds for a military expedition to support his brother-in-law, the Elector Palatine, Frederick V. The Forced Loan was deeply unpopular and led to significant resistance and unrest. Many people saw it as an abuse of royal power and a violation of their rights. The opposition to the Forced Loan was one of the early signs of the growing conflict between the monarchy and Parliament, which eventually led to the English Civil War. Sir Francis was also a commissioner with the Oyer and Terminer commission for the Home Circuit from 1630-1642. This was a legal body in English law used to investigate and prosecute serious crimes such as treason, felonies, and misdemeanours. The term 'oyer and terminer' is derived from Law French, meaning 'to hear and to determine'.
Francis also got involved in local matters, however, these often resulted in animosity toward him. On one occasion he is said to have 'violently inter- fered' preventing one man from suing the other, despite the fact that the man could well afford to pay. On another occasion, he closed a highway through the manorial park, meaning the villagers had to take a long-way-round route to Croydon. However, accounts of Francis's behaviour (closing highways, interfering in lawsuits) come from anecdotal sources and may be coloured by contemporary resentment. Francis also held the post of Keeper of Croydon Park, along with being the Reeve of the Woods, during the reign of King Charles I. Croydon Park was owned by the Archbishopric of Canterbury at the time. Francis also had squabbles with the vicar of Addington, James Lesley over alleged illegally enclosed land belonging to the church and that Leigh wasn't paying the promised compensation for the loss.
Francis passed away on 13 December 1644 and was buried at Addington on 17 December 1644. His successor as Lord of the Manor of Addington was his son, Woolley.
Thus far, the Leigh family had been involved with the Addington for about 273 years and had been Lords of the Manor for at least 198 years. Indeed, they were also responsible for the separate manors of Addington coming together. They had seen their wealth grow and several of the Lords had been significant players in politics and the law.
For Easter your Roving Reporter is going around the world via the internet to bring you some unusual Good Friday traditions.
Starting in Bermuda where they enjoy a feast of cod fishcakes and hot cross buns (not together I hope) and then fly colourful kites. Why fly kites on such a solemn day? Well, high flying kites symbolise Jesus ascending into Heaven. What a lovely way to spend Good Friday.
Talking of flying, let's fly to Mexico where over 4,000 Christians take part in a procession re-enacting Christ's walk to his crucifixion. One man is chosen to represent Jesus. Wearing a crown of thorns and carrying a wooden cross weighing as much as 14 stone for one mile he is whipped along the journey. (I think I would prefer to fly a kite.)
Perhaps when we stop in Mexico things won't be so painful. Ah, I can see wooden crosses the height of four tall people decorated with flowers, fruit and colourful fabric. This custom, known as 'La Cruz de Mayo' or 'The Festival of the Crosses,' has a vibrant yet solemn atmosphere. The decorated crosses are carried through the town as prayers are said and hymns sung. Why decorate the crosses with fruit and flowers? The cross represents Christ's death, of course, and the colourful fruit and flowers. celebrate the promise of his resurrection.
Pack your bags because we're off to Seville in sunny Spain. As you can probably guess, Spain being a Catholic country every city, town and village celebrate Semana Santa (Holy Week) in a big way. Here in Seville there are elaborate processions with floats each day, culminating in Good Friday's walk to the cathedral.
Everyone taking part walks in bare feet wearing Medieval-style robes and pointed hoods following a tradition dating back hundreds of years. Thousands of onlookers line the route as the walkers pass by in silence carrying lighted candles with some dragging large wooden crosses to the slow steady beat of drums. The onlookers throw rose petals and confetti at the ornate floats carrying large statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, which have been specially brought out from the alters of the churches and cathedrals.
We now arrive in the Philippians. If you thought walking in bare feet as in Seville was tough going wait till you see the pain the people go through here. Along the dusty unmade stone track-ways you will see people dragging huge wooden crosses whilst carrying out self-flagellation (whipping themselves on their backs) as a way of expressing their devotion and penance. Perhaps the most (in)famous Good Friday tradition is ‘Kristo' or 'Crucifixion re-enactment' in which Christians have nails driven through their hands and feet onto wooden crosses which are placed along the dusty roads.
After all that pain we need some joyous traditions to lift our spirits. How about stopping off in Ghana? Here Good Friday celebrations include singing joyous songs and dancing to the continuous rhythm of drums. Known as 'Sankofa,' Christians wear colourful clothes to remind them and us of the hope that follows the sorrow of Jesus dying on the cross.
If all that drumming has given you a headache, I've got the best place to visit this time. We will drop in on Sweden. Here Christians observe Good Friday with a day of silence and self-reflection. They will spend the day in quiet con- templation, reading, walking or enjoying the natural world. Such quiet pursuits allow individuals and families to connect with their faith and reflect on the significance of the day.
From Sweden it's a short hop back to Britain. I couldn't leave our own country out on Good Friday. As well as the traditional eating hot cross buns. and church attendance to remember Jesus, I have found one rather unusual tradition, so jump in the taxi and we'll be off to Tenby, Pembrokeshire, in South Wales where an effigy of Jesus is made on Good Friday by the young folk of the town. They collect reeds from the riverbank to make the effigy and then nail it to a wooden cross. When finished it is laid down in a meadow or unploughed field where it won't be disturbed. The tradition is known as ‘making Christ's bed.'
Finally, we travel up to the Scottish Highlands where an ancient tradition forbids any ploughing or sowing on Good Friday as this would involve the use of iron made tools. Why iron? Iron was associated with the nails that were used to hang Jesus on the cross.
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Christian care for Thursday 2nd April at 2pm. Maunday Thursday prayers and making a flower arrangement for Easter.
Wednesday 29th April at 8.00pm. Songs of Praise and quiz.
Unless stated otherwise all meetings are held at 2 The Paddocks. You are all welcome at our meetings.
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God of love, in silence and in speaking, we worship You. You are the very breath of our lives. You are the promise of renewal; You are the offer of forgiveness; You are the flame of inspiration; You are the wind of challenging change. Renew, forgive, inspire and challenge us, and fit us for Your service: in Jesus' name. Amen.
150 years of the Mother's Union was celebrated on Songs of Praise on Mothering Sunday. If you missed it, you have the opportunity to see it at our meeting on April 29th at 8.00pm at my house. There will also be a quiz. Recently several members of St Mary's went on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. They will be sharing their experience with us on Wednesday 27th May. You are most welcome to join us.
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I am not sure how many of you have heard of Margareta Magnusson, I for one hadn't a clue who she was and had never heard her name.....until recently that is.
Some months ago at one of the Hilary's Reading Group meeting a book entitled "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" was put forward for the group to read. It is not as gruesome as the title implies, basically it is the Swedish practice of "dostadning" or "death cleaning" - the ruthless disposal of your accumulated clutter, to spare your offspring or executors the chore after your demise. She actually went through the process of clearing clutter on five separate occasions, that was the spark for her radical approach to "death cleaning"
Sheila read the book with much interest and very quickly decided it was time for us to have a look at what we really could do without. This started what is now a weekly hour or so going through cupboards and the like. We actually started by clearing and are still clearing our "glory hole" (i.e. the space under the stairs if you know Forestdale houses). I was surprised by what we had accumulated but even more surprised at the ruthlessness needed to discard objects. Obviously some of very personal nature will be kept, but even these will be subject to discussion. I have been helped in this decision making by a comment passed to me some time ago by my brother, he works on the basis of "if it has not been used or worn in the last 12 months, it is of no need and can go". Alas, it has only partially worked as I cannot bring myself to say goodbye to my Rothmans Football Yearbooks from 1974 to 2002, and other sport annuals of even earlier vintage (some dating back to the 1930's).
So what prompted me to submit this piece, well on opening the newspaper this morning I came across her name in the obituaries she having passed away on the 12th March.
And in memory of her, Sheila and I will renew with more vigour and ruthlessness our "Dostadning", as we both prefer to be responsible for our own "decluttering".
Phil Davison (aka Eddy Torr)
Every year St. Mary's has a Good Friday project for children. We have been inviting children to take part in the activities and worship probably for around 50 years.
This year Lindsay welcomed 25 children. We aim to teach them about what happened in Holy Week.
First the children could choose to draw round their hands and cut them out to make palms for the Hosanna banner, or paint stones for the Easter garden and scratch pictures and decorate eggs. We then came together to make flat breads, a little sticky but good fun. At break time refreshments were provided including hot cross buns and fruit juice. The children could then decide to make a flower arrangement either for church or take home and to make a lacing cross or fish.
At noon we all came together for a short service and talk when Lindsay gave us all a pipe cleaner and she recalled events in Jesus's life during that last week. We were encouraged to make a heart to show God's love for us, a flower to show we can give love to others, a tear to show that love sometimes makes us sad and a cross to show that Jesus loved us so much that he died for us on Good Friday. Edward accompanied our hymns.
Lunch followed with very tasty fish finger sandwiches which Liz Hook and family cooked for us all. The children were all given a party bag after lunch with an Easter card and a little Easter book and an egg. Thank you to Lindsay and her 6 helpers and also the cooks.
It is lovely to see all the families coming together and getting to know each other at the Good Friday project and each month at Messy Church.
The pictures on the page 29 show some of the activities enjoyed by the young people.
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Jesus was crucified on the cross on Good Friday. He rose from the dead three days later on Easter Sunday. We celebrate this by having Easter eggs. Eggs are a symbol of new life. I expect you will have chocolate eggs and maybe an egg hunt on Easter Sunday.
Shakespeare Quiz know William Shakespeare was born and died on the same day in April? I wonder how he managed to write all those plays and sonnets in such a short time! See how much you know about the Bard. Good luck. PB 1.Where was Shakespeare born?
(a) Stortford (b) Stratford-upon-Avon (c) Stratford, London
2. On which day in April was he born? (a) 21st (b) 22nd (c) 23rd (d) 24th 3. What was name of his wife?
4. How many children did they have? (a) none (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
5. Which king of Scotland is murdered in MacBeth?
(a) David (b) Duncan (c) Malcolm (d) Macbeth
6. Shakespeare was a founding member of The Lord Chamberlain's Men theatre company. TRUE or FALSE
7. Which play by Shakespeare is his longest, taking 3 to 4 hours to perform on Stage? (a) Hamlet (b) Othello (b) Othello (c) MacBeth (d) King Lear
8. Shakespeare is buried in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. TRUE or FALSE 9. In which Italian city is 'Romeo and Juliet' set?
(a) Venice (b) Milan (c) Verona (d) Florence
10. What is the first line of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?
11. What happened to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in 1613? (a) It changed its name (b) It was moved (c) It was closed down (d) It burnt down 12. 'To sleep, perchance to dream - ay, there's the rub:' What is the first line of this soliloquy?
13. Oberon was the King of the Fairies in ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream, but who was his queen?
14. 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players' is a famous line from which Shakespeare play? (a) As You Like It (b) Love's Labour's Lost (c) The Taming of the Shrew (d) A Midsummer Night's Dream
15. Shakespeare left his wife his second best bed in his will. TRUE or FALSE 16. In 'Romeo and Juliet' how old was Juliet? (a) 16 (b) 13 (c) 18 (d) 21 17. Which of these kings did Shakespeare Not write a play about?
(a) King John (b) Henry VIII (c) Richard I (d) Richard II
18. 'Exit, pursued by a bear' is perhaps, the most famous, stage direction in all of Shakespeare's plays. What play does it appear in? (a) The Comedy of Errors (b) King Lear (c) All's Well That Ends Well (d) The Winter's Tale 19. How many daughters does King Lear have? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 20. Shakespeare died on the commemoration day of a which saint?
Answers on page 39 quiz compiled by Peter Bourne
The Roads of the Parish of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Addington by Dr Christopher J. Parker, Part 3 (L-R)
Ladygrove is a street name that means “the grove of the lady.” In place-names, "Lady" frequently commemorates land connected with noblewomen, abbesses, or dedications to the Virgin Mary. "Grove” denotes a small wood or cluster of trees, often cultivated or preserved for beauty. Ladygrove then suggests intimacy, shelter, and pastoral charm. Looking at a map of Selsdon from 1937, one finds an area of woodland called 'Lady Grove', which was between Selsdon Park Road and Yew Tree Way, and which is the immediate source of the road name. Ladygrove preserves both the noble and ecclesiastical heritage of Croydon and the pastoral memory of woodland, symbolising dignity, shelter, and continuity with the landscape.
The Lindens is a street name that means "the grove of lime trees.” In folklore, the linden symbolises love, peace, and community. Villages often gathered beneath lime trees for meetings, dances, and celebrations. The plural "The Lindens” suggests either a grove of lime trees or a cluster of homes named collectively. The Lindens preserves both the natural heritage of lime groves and the communal tradition of gathering beneath them, symbolising fellowship, shelter, and continuity with the landscape. Linton Glade is a street name that means “the woodland clearing of the flax settlement." "Linton" is a common English place-name, from Old English lin (flax) + tun (farm or settlement), meaning "flax farm/settlement.” In suburban naming, "Linton" may have been chosen for its dignified resonance, evoking rural settlement and continuity. "Glade” refers to a clearing in woodland, often sunlit and sheltered, suggesting intimacy, pastoral charm, and natural rootedness. The street name preserves both the agrarian heritage of flax cultivation and the pastoral memory of woodland within the modern suburban estate, symbolising settlement, shelter, and continuity with the landscape.
Lodge Lane is a road name that means “the lane leading to or associated with the lodge." Lodge Lane, which runs down the hill from New Addington to St. Mary's Church, seems to get its name from Addington Lodge, which was sited on what is now the Fisher's Farm Refuse and Recycling Centre in New Addington, and has nothing to do with the hunting lodge legend of King Henry VIII, as far as I can tell. Perhaps the hunting lodge and Addington Lodge have got confused at some point. However, a 1937 map of the area actually marks the alleged spot of 'King Henry the VIII's Hunting Seat' as in the woods north of where Roxton Gardens now is. I can see a walk coming on! The road name preserves both the estate heritage of Addington Palace and the rural memory of Croydon's lanes, symbolising continuity, intimacy, and rootedness in the landscape.
Lomond Gardens is a street name that means "the cultivated homes recalling Lomond." "Lomond", most famously associated with Loch Lomond in Scotland, is celebrated in song and poetry as a place of beauty and grandeur. The name itself may derive from Gaelic leamhan (elm) or lom (bare), suggesting either woodland or a bare hill. Either way, the name preserves the cultural heritage of a Scottish landscape or the pastoral imagery of suburban gardens, symbolising grandeur, rootedness, and communal life.
Markfield - "Mark" here most likely derives from the Old English mearc, meaning boundary or border. In this sense, Markfield would mean “field at the boundary." "Field" denotes open land, pasture, or farmland. Therefore, in combination, “Markfield” suggests a field at the edge of a boundary preserving both the agrarian heritage of Croydon's rural past and the symbolic memory of boundaries, anchoring suburban identity in continuity with the landscape.
Middlefields is a street name that means “the central fields.” In medieval usage, "middle field" often referred to the central strip in the three-field system of agriculture. The name, therefore, preserves the agrarian heritage of Croydon's rural past, symbolising cultivation, centrality, and rootedness in the landscape.
New Place on Addington Village Road is a name that means "the new manor or dwelling." I don't believe that the New Place land had a dwelling, prior to the current flats, but the name preserves the memory of estate succession in Addington, symbolising renewal, continuity, and rootedness in the village's historic landscape. Newlands Wood is a street name that means “the woodland of the new lands." It preserves both the agrarian heritage of reclaimed farmland and the pastoral memory of woodland, symbolising renewal, rootedness, and continuity with nature.
North Walk is a street name that means "the pedestrian way to the north.” “North" here points towards the northern part of the Fieldway/New Addington estate preserving both the modernist clarity of estate planning and the pastoral intimacy of footpaths, symbolising orientation, passage, and community.
Oak Bank is a street name that means "the slope or reserve of oaks.” “Bank” can mean a slope or ridge of land, often beside a stream or field, or suggest a reserve or store, metaphorically a “bank” of trees or natural wealth. In suburban naming, “Bank" often conveys dignity and solidity. The street name preserves both the natural heritage of oak groves and the topographical memory of ridges, symbolising strength, rootedness, and continuity with the landscape.
Osward is a Middle English personal name: 'Osward' or 'Oseward' comes from the Old English Ōsweard, from ōs / 'god' + w(e)ard / 'ward, protector'. Osward of Addington held land in several places, including Addington and Wallington in Surrey, and Allington in Kent before the Norman Conquest in 1066 and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. After the Conquest, the land was taken over by different lords, but he still owned lands at Filsham and Baldslow in Sussex. Osward's holdings were significant, and he was associated with 29 places before the Conquest and 3 places after the Conquest. His land in Addington was assessed at 8 hides and valued at 100 shillings. Osward also served as the 'Sheriff of Kent' during the reign of King William the Conqueror. He was referred to as 'Osward of Norton' in some records. By 1086, many of his lands had passed to Hugo de Port, but this did not necessarily mean Hugo succeeded him as sheriff. The name is therefore a direct reference to one of the earliest known Lords of the Manor of Addington, and preserves Anglo-Saxon heritage and spiritual resonance, symbolising protection, rootedness, and continuity with England's early medieval past.
The Paddocks on Addington Village Road is a name that means "the enclosed grazing fields." The plural form conveys community and continuity, linking multiple households to shared agrarian imagery, and preserves both the agrarian and equine heritage of Addington's manorial past, symbolising pastoral continuity, community, and rootedness in the landscape.
Palace Green is a street name that means "the communal green by the palace." It preserves in its name both the historical and ecclesiastical heritage of Addington Palace and the pastoral tradition of the village green, symbolising dignity, fellowship, and continuity with the landscape. Indeed, Addington Palace is on the hill opposite Palace Green, albeit hidden behind the trees.
Pennycroft is a street name that means "the small, enclosed field associated with a penny rent." In place-names, “penny" often commemorates land associated with rent, dues, or symbolic payments. "Croft" is from Old English croft, meaning a small, enclosed field near a house or farmstead. Crofts were integral to medieval village life, providing pasture or cultivation close to the homestead. Pennycroft, therefore, preserves both the agrarian heritage of crofts and the economic memory of token payments, symbolising modesty, rootedness, and continuity with village life.
Pixton Way is a street name that could mean "the way to or from the farm at the pointed hill.” “Pixton” derived from Old English pic (pointed hill or peak) + tun (farm or settlement), hence the "farm at the pointed hill.” However, “Pixton" could come from Old English pic (point/pike) + stān (stone) meaning a pointed stone or a place with such a stone. Either way, the name preserves both the topographical heritage of Croydon's uplands and the continuity of settlement, symbolising rootedness, passage, and pastoral dignity.
Rawlins Close is a street name that means "the enclosed street commemorating the Rawlins family." "Rawlins” is Norman French, derived from Radulphus or Raoul, meaning "wolf counsel" or "counsel wolf". However, I can't find the surname connected with Croydon or Addington in any fashion. Therefore, without a documented local family, the name may have been chosen by developers for its English resonance rather than historical connection....answers on a postcard....
Riesco Drive is a street name that means "the road commemorating Alderman Riesco." "Riesco" refers to Alderman Raymond Riesco (1877-1964), a Croydon businessman and collector, a prominent local figure, remembered for his extensive collection of Chinese ceramics and antiquities. He began collecting Chinese ceramics in 1935 and ultimately gifted the bulk of his collection to the Corporation of Croydon upon his death in 1964. The collection was initially displayed at Fairfield Halls before being moved to its purpose-built gallery in the Croydon Clocktower. A controversial decision by Croydon Council in 2013 resulted in the sale of 24 valuable pieces from the collection to fund the refurbishment of Fairfield Halls, an action that led to the Museum of Croydon's temporary expulsion from the UK's Museums Association and the loss of its Arts Council accreditation. The remaining core collection, however, remains accessible to the public in Croydon. The street name, therefore, preserves the civic heritage of Croydon, symbolising generosity, cultural pride, and continuity with local
Roxton Gardens is a street name that means "the cultivated homes recalling the rook settlement.” “Roxton” might be derived from Old English hrōc (rook, the bird) + tun (farm or settlement), meaning "farm where rooks gather." However, it is more likely that it may echo the Bedfordshire village of Roxton, whose name carries the same etymology, and thereby borrowing a dignified village name than direct local rook associations. The name suggests both settlement and natural imagery, tying human habitation to birdlife and landscape.
Royal Russell School is a Croydon institution rooted in charity and civic duty, enriched by royal patronage, and symbolising both educational excellence and communal service. Today it is an independent day and boarding school. However, it was founded in 1853, and originally established to care for orphaned children of warehouse clerks and drapers. Early support came from Lord John Russell, former Prime Minister, who became the school's first president, hence ‘Russell' in its name. Charles Dickens praised the school in 1857, calling it a refuge deserving of public sympathy. The school has enjoyed royal patronage since its foundation. Queen Elizabeth II visited four times: first in 1950 as Princess Elizabeth, then in 1963, 1979, and 2003. In 2010, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (now the Duke of Edinburgh), opened the Performing Arts Centre. Its name ties suburban identity to national herit- age, embodying strength, generosity, and community.
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Are you free on Tuesday afternoons? Why not come along to our house group meetings? We begin by reading and talking about a passage from the Bible and finish with a bring and share lunch.
Why not FEED YOUR SOUL and FEED YOUR STOMACH? If you'd like to join us we meet at 12 o'clock on the 2nd and 4th week of each month at Mary Innes' house, 89 Falconwood Road.
If you're interested have a word with Mary Innes, Neil Clark or Peter Bourne.
(Susanna and the twins, Hamnet and Judith) 5. (b) Duncan 6. TRUE 7. (a) Hamlet 8. FALSE (He is buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon)
9. (c) Verona 10. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? II. (d) It burnt down 12. 'To be, or not to be, that is the question:' (spoken by Hamlet) 13. Titania 14. (a) As you Like It 15. TRUE 16. (b) 13 17. (c) Richard 1 Winter's Tale
18. (d) The 19. (c) 3 (Goneril, Regan and Cordelia) 20. Saint George
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8-15: 'Measure for Measure' I think you've done well 16-20: 'All's Well That Ends Well' so very well done
Eucharist Common Worship (Order One, in traditional language) 10.00am The Parish Eucharist and Junior Church
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