Parish Magazine August 1925

The Clopton Camp Church Parade

A camp for St. Dunstan's men, was held at Clopton from Monday, June 29th to Tuesday 7th July, and favoured by beautiful weather, was a great success. A regatta, a walking race, swimming races and sports formed part of the programme, and in the evenings there were concerts and dances.

On Sunday, July 5th, a Church parade for the camp was held at Clifford. The camp was met at the commencement of the village, by the band of the Grammar School Cadet Corps, and the men, with those who were helping in the camp, marched to Church where a bright and hearty service was held – the men joining in the hymns which were well known – Numbers 166, 165, 301. The Rev. R. M. Royle M.C. preached an excellent sermon on the joy of service. He kindly preached again at night to a full congregation on the Love of God. Mr. Royle and some of his staff from “Toch H” in Birmingham had charge of the camp, and much of its success was due to their capable management and energy

Mothers' Union Festival at Tewkesbury

The Clifford Chambers branch of the Mothers' Union was privileged to join in the festival held at Tewkesbury on July 2nd. The long drive was much enjoyed, and the beauty of the Abbey and its surroundings, on that brilliant summer day, delighted everyone. The charm of the musical service, and the inspiring address by the Bishop of Buckingham, will long be remembered, while the kind welcome extended to the Mothers' Union was much appreciated. It was indeed a Red Letter Day, and all agreed it was one of the most enjoyable festivals in which Clifford had participated.

Choir and Bellringers Outing

Through the generosity of Mr. Churchwarden James, the Choir and Bellringers had a most enjoyable trip to Weston-super-Mare. They left Milcote Station at 7.a.m. And were home again at 11.00pm, having spent seven delightful hours by the sea where Mr. James provided them with an excellent dinner and tea. The Rector was unfortunately attending a wedding in London that day and so prevented from being present at this enjoyable outing. He wishes to thank Mr. James most heartily for his kind generosity to the Choir and Bellringers.

Burial

July 4th – Ruth Radbourne, aged 16 years

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. J. Radbourne and their family in the great sorrow they have sustained through the death of their daughter Ruth, who had been ill for some years and suffered at times very much. She bore her long illness both patiently and cheerfully, carrying out most faithfully the orders of her doctor and exercising much self-restraint and self-denial.