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‘THE REAL-LIFE VICAR OF DIBLEY’
Oh really? It may not be quite how we see our vicar, Ann Chapman, but that’s how she’s described in the press release for the new 12-part ITV1 series, The Dales, which started Monday 28 March at 8.00pm.
“From the Wensleydale Railway to Leyburn Brass Band and a real-life Vicar of Dibley, The Dales provides a unique insight into one of England’s most iconic locations through the eyes of the people who live there,” reads the blurb.
Ann is a central character in the new series – a follow-on from The Lakes which drew audiences of more than four million – and was filmed at various events in her four parishes last summer, including the summer party in Askrigg and the annual Semerwater service.
See more details of the programmes at http://www.yorkshire.com/thedales
EASTER IN THE UPPER DALE
Canon Adrian Alker, director of mission resourcing for the diocese of Ripon and Leeds, will lead daily meditations of approximately 20 minutes’ duration throughout Holy Week, preaching on Palm Sunday (17 April), Good Friday and Easter Day in the churches in Hawes, Hardraw, Askrigg and Stalling Busk. He will set the Christian story of Jesus “in its actual historical context,” he says.
“Over the course of the week and following the account in Mark’s gospel, we shall be exploring the last week of Jesus’ life on this earth. The passages of scripture will be scrutinized with some vigour and honesty to allow the world of Lower Galilee in the first century to come through.”
Adrian was Vicar of St Mark’s Church in Broomhill, Sheffield for 20 years and founded there the Centre for Radical Christianity. He was made an honorary canon of Sheffield cathedral and given an honorary degree from Sheffield University for his services to the community.
ANGLICAN SERVICES
Palm Sunday 17 April 10.30am: Holy Communion at St Margaret’s, Hawes
Monday 18 April 9.00am: Morning Prayer and meditation, St Mary & St John, Hardraw
Tuesday 19 April 10.30am: Morning Prayer and meditation, St Margaret’s Hawes
Wednesday 20 April 10.00am: Morning Prayer and meditation, St Oswald’s, Askrigg
Maundy Thursday 21 April 6.00pm: Supper at St Oswald’s, Askrigg
Maundy Thursday 21 April 6.00pm: Liturgy for Maundy Thursday, St Margaret’s, Hawes (Revd Michael Blanch)
Good Friday 22 April 10.00am: Walk of Witness from Gayle Methodist Church to Hawes, with closing worship at Hawes Methodist Church at 11.00am
Good Friday 22 April 2.00pm: Meditation on the Cross with Communion, St Matthew’s, Stalling Busk
Easter Sunday 24 April 7.00am: Service of Light, St Mary & St John, Hardraw, followed by breakfast
Easter Sunday 24 April 10.30am: Easter Communion, St Oswald’s, Askrigg
Easter Sunday 24 April 10.30am: Easter Communion, St Margaret’s, Hawes (Michael Blanch)
METHODIST SERVICES
Palm Sunday, 17 April
10.30am: Morning worship at Hawes Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
10.30am: Morning Worship at Bainbridge Methodist Church led by Dr Richard Wilkinson
2.00pm: Worship at Marsett Methodist Church led by Mr Allen Dinsdale
Easter Day, 24 April
10.30am: Morning Worship at Hawes Methodist Church led by Mr Geoff Phillips
10.30am: Morning Worship at Bainbridge Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
2.00pm: Worship at Marsett Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
6.30pm: Evening Worship at Gayle Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
Wednesday 27 April
2.00pm: Easter Service for Hawes Primary School children, staff, family and friends at Hawes Methodist Church
