CORRESPONDENCE

My Guardian Angel
Recently, on a cold February morning, as I was on the way to Nailsea via Wrington Hill, I realised that I had driven over something on the side of the road. I continued as far as Backwell, and then had to stop.

Suddenly there was a knock on the car window. A Wrington man, who had followed me from the village, told me that I had a puncture, and that he would change the wheel for me. Having done this, he followed me to Nailsea to ensure I arrived safely with
no further problems.

What a man - he was on his way to work in Bristol, yet still could do this for a stranger. He refused any payment for this. I insisted, and he said he would give it to a charity shop in Weston the next day. So, thank you, Jack, for all your help and kindness. I couldn't have done it without you.
Barbara Culbertson

Ken Schroeder Thanksgiving Service
Eileen and Nicola would like to thank everyone for their support, kindness and correspondence, after the passing of their very special husband and father. The attendance at the Thanksgiving service was wonderful, and he would have been so proud to know how well respected he was.

Special thanks to Revd Derek Hooper, Julian and Keith Britton, Revd Nicholas Maddock, Avon and Somerset Fire Brigade, Old Comrades Association, Richard Thorn, Fleur of Yatton, Vicky Clarke, Wrington Sports Club, Old Comrades, Fiona Densham, Paul Schroeder and Mark Edwards.

The amount raised for Bomber Command was £313.90 and for Wrington Minibus was £303.90.

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Mackenzie Morgan Collins BEM (Ken)
Passed peacefully away 22 February 2013 aged 93 years.

Eve, George, and Louise would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming flow of letters, cards and flowers, all expressing their appreciation for Ken's work in the Church and the Village. Thank you to all who attended the service to celebrate Ken's long life.
Not seen, but not forgotten.
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Wrington Gardening Club Plant sale/Coffee morning Sat 27 April - 10am-12noon Scout Hall. Everyone welcome.
This is the Gardening Club's annual fund raising morning. As well as plants and coffee, there will be a bookstall, raffle. Donations will be gratefully received prior to the sale or on the morning of the sale. Please support us - it is your club.
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Joyful Spirit Community Gospel Choir
The choir enjoyed another successful concert in St Andrews Church, Banwell, in March, raising a very useful donation to the local
charity, Vine Counselling. As usual, a wide variety of compositions was performed, encompassing spirituals, gospel music and international songs ranging from ‘California Dreaming’ through African freedom songs to ‘Amazing Grace’. The band was on
good form, and our leader, Alison Cooper, was at her inspirational best.

Future concerts are planned, ending our winter and spring world tour of North Somerset at Wick St Lawrence on 14 June. Please
support your local choir at the next event on 27 April at Christchurch, Montpelier, Weston-Super-Mare, commencing 7.30pm. The concert is in aid of "Singing for the Brain", part of The Alzheimers Society's activities.

"Singing for the Brain" is a stimulating social activity designed to enhance wellbeing and bring fun and confidence to those affected by memory problems; there are several groups in the area. Tickets (£6 each for adults with children under eleven free) can be obtained locally by phoning 01934 862218 or from Christchurch 01934 641016. You may also pay at the Church door on the night of the concert.
Tony Morris
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Wrington: the French Connection
A French - English Quiz (no language skills required…) All welcome. 7.30pm Sunday 14 April at The Plough

£5 per team (max 4) Contact Janet Walters for further detail <walters.n@sky.com>
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Exercising can protect you
When we get older, we all have an increased risk of falling. The good news is that there are many simple things we can do to reduce the risk and stay independent. Exercising to music for just one hour each week can help elderly people improve their
balance and reduce the number of falls. Age UK Somerset can offer a wide range of physical activities in your area, through independent instructors. Classes range from Tai Chi, yoga, gentle movement to music and Zumba Gold. They cater for
beginners, those returning to exercise and for some to try something new and exciting.

For more information, contact Nikki Smith, Ageing Well Co-ordinator, on 07530 777895,
or email <Nikki.smith@ageuksomerset.org.uk>
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Education, education, education
I wrote a short article for the Journal recently about the real need for money to help pay for education for orphan girls in Uganda. These young pupils have often lost both parents as a result of war, are poverty stricken and have no hope of an education without outside help.

As a result of the article generous people have enabled me to send £1,000 to the charity 'Support Children with Education (Bulaga) Uganda Limited.' Thank you very much for your gifts. They have been received in Kampala with great joy.
Richard Dent

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