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On Sunday 17 April a team made up of folk from Waringstown Presbyterian and Portglenone
Presbyterian Churches headed out to Romania to do some practical work on a residential
centre owned by Exodus in Sutor. Exodus, a NI based charity, does what it says on the tin;
their mission statement is:
Serving the Church in disciple making youth ministry to see generations of young
people boldly following Jesus and becoming lifelong disciple makers.
Church Life
For some of us, myself very much included, with no trade to draw from, it was just amazing
to watch the talent of these guys, and the strength and determination God gave us all
throughout the week to get the job done!
Philip finished up his time in Sutor with a reading from Romans 10, and one verse in
particular stood out for all of us; v15 How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good
news!
This Exodus centre in Sutor will host in excess of 400 young people aged 15-18, from all
across Northern Ireland, this summer. We wish them every blessing and pray that they return
with a greater sense of what it means to follow Jesus.
ugust 2016
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I had the privilege of catching up with Alison Cregan, who with her husband Michael, and a team
of others from Waringstown Presbyterian Church, head up WPCs Shine week. Alison has been
part of the Shine team for ten years now and is really looking forward to another busy, fun-filled
week this summer.
First of all, what is Shine and who is it for?
Shine is one of WPCs summer schemes for children and young people. It is for anyone going into
P1 in September up until year 10.
What happens at Shine?
You can expect all sorts: singing, dancing, crafts, drama, games, Bible stories, memory verses,
and a whole host of other fun activities! If you are in year 8 or above, we also run Shine+ with
some afternoon and evening activities, which range from trips to the beach to Olympics in the
village.
What has been your favourite memory of Shine?
Its hard to pin down one exact moment, but anything that involves a leaders face and shaving
foam is always a winner!
Do you have a theme for the week?
Youll need your hat, scarf and gloves for this years summer club, as were heading to cooler
climates with our Polar Explorers theme!
When is it happening?
Shine is running from Monday 1st August until Friday 5th August with an extra special Shine service
to round up the week at WPC on Sunday 7th August.
And how much does it cost?
The morning sessions at Shine are all free! Some of the trips for those attending Shine+ may have
a small charge to cover costs.
Free?! Why do you do it?
All the leaders at Shine are so excited and passionate about the relationship we are able to have
with God, that we want to share that with all the children in our community. Shine is our gift to the
children and young people of the village, and hopefully it is a step along their path to fully
knowing God, through Jesus.
Well how do you sign up?
Application forms will be available in the local primary schools at the end of June. You can
register on Sunday 31st July at WPC after the morning church
service or on the first morning you come just be
sure to have an adult present as we need a parent /
guardians signature.
Who do I contact if I have any more questions?
Contact me (Alison) on 07759 253353.
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Glo Waringstown is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my summer every year. It's such
a great week of fellowship with other young people, spiritual nourishment from great leaders,
and most importantly, outreach and service around the village! There's such a feeling of
community as we spread out around the village in our T Shirts and begin to focus on the
tasks provided for us.
It's a really great feeling as a young person to be able to help others, but more importantly,
gLo is a really special opportunity to share our faith. There's nothing like coming together to
worship after a long day weeding someone's garden and hearing stories about how other
young people are witnessing to our community. It's also a great week to grow in our own
faith and learn more about the God we're serving. Whatever stage of faith you're at, Glo is a
great opportunity to learn more!
Glo is a chance for the young people in our church to connect with so many different
people. In one day we could be interacting with primary children, young people our own
age, parents, and pensioners! Throughout the week we get to know so many people, both
within our church, and outside it.
Glo is something that I look back on with the fondest memories. It's something that brings
out the different gifts and talents of each of our young people and teaches them to use
such talents for the glory and purpose of our heavenly father, and I know I have
experienced this myself.
I firmly believe that Glo teaches us, as young people and followers of Jesus, to adhere to
the words written by Paul in Colossians 4:5-6; "Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders;
make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned
with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
Monday
11am-2pm (WPC Hall)
Luncheon Club (Senior Citizens Lunch) *
Contact: Melvyn 07854 875170
Tuesday
11am-5pm
Church Office Open *
Contact: Barbara 02838882654
6.30pm-7.45pm (C of I Halls)
6.45-7.45pm (C of I Halls) *
7-8.30pm (C of I Halls)
Junior Section (BB for p5-p7) *
Friday
7-9pm (WPC Hall)
Saturday
Weekly Diary
Wednesday
Thursday
6.30pm-7.45pm (C of I Halls)
11am-5pm
6.30pm-7.45pm (C of I Halls)
7.45pm-9.15pm (C of I Halls)
Guides (Girl Guiding for Ages 10-14) *
Contact Jill:
jillmcwilliams76@hotmail.com
Sunday
9.30-10.45am (WPC Church)
Morning Worship
11.30am-12.45pm (WPC Church)
Morning Worship
6.30-7.30pm (WPC Church)
Evening Worship
July&August Morning Worship
10.30-11.45am (WPC Church)
no evening service
Vintage
Cavalcade: A story we can be proud of!
If you have been living in Waringstown for any length of time you will be familiar with the Vintage
Cavalcade that descends on the last Friday evening of June each year. However, perhaps you are
less aware of its link with the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund (NIKRF) and the memorial bed at
the bottom of the Mill Hill. To help understand the full story I met with Mrs. Anne Hyland, a volunteer with
NIKRF for the past 20 years and must say I left feeling incredibly proud to be a resident of our wee
village!
In 1970 a young Waringstown woman, the late Mrs Josie Kerr, became
critically ill with acute kidney failure following the loss of a much longed-for
baby. For several weeks she was near to death and dependent on
artificial kidney treatment at Belfast City Hospital. Thankfully, she survived
and subsequently regained complete health. Following her miraculous
recovery, Josie was inspired to write an article in the Belfast Telegraph
describing her experience and asking those who had benefited from similar
treatment to join with her to raise money for research into kidney disease.
Together with her husband Walter, family, friends and other respondents,
Josie formed a steering group and, in 1971, the Northern Ireland Kidney
Josie and Walter Kerr
Research Fund was launched.
Since its inception NIKRF, a totally voluntary organisation, has raised millions to support a wide range of
research projects into kidney failure. This research has played a vital role in developing better care of
patients with kidney disease and has led to improvements in the quality and length of life for thousands
of patients locally.
Now in its 44th year one of the most significant fundraising events for the charity each year has been
the Waringstown Vintage Cavalcade. Last year the Cavalcade raised in the region of 10,000 for
NIKRF. In recent years the event has attracted up to 700 entries and would be considered one of the
largest events of its kind within Northern Ireland. With the usual great mix of vintage vehicles, tractors
and even a horse and trap, the organisers find people travel from all over Ireland to participate in the
event.
If you are unfamiliar with the event, the Cavalcade starts at the
Banbridge end of the village and makes its way through the village. At
the beginning you will see horses and motorbikes before the cars,
tractors and lorries arrive. Most vehicles turn at the Dunkirk Road, but
some go as far as the roundabout at Flush Place if they are able.
Hundreds of visitors attend this event every year and it has become a
great place for seeing old friends and meeting new ones!
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On behalf of the Cavalcade Committee Anne wanted to express how indebted they are to
Waringstown Cricket Club, local landowners and Churches for the use of their facilities for the event.
Also to the PSNI for their role in traffic management and safety. She also expressed huge thanks to the
residents of Waringstown for all their co-operation with this event over
many years. Roads are closed from 6pm and the event usually
finishes around 10pm. If anyone would like to volunteer at this
event or, with the wider work of NIKRF in general, then please
contact Anne Hyland on 02840 662131.
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Our
village - rich in history
The village of Waringstown lies within the Parish of
Donaghcloney and the Barony of Lower Iveagh. It
straddles both counties of Down and Armagh,
however, a lot of residents may not be fully aware
that Waringstown has a very rich and significant
history.
The ancient name of Waringstown was Clanconnel,
and prior to the Plantation belonged to the Magenis
family, who through financial difficulties and
insurrection, had their estates confiscated by the
crown. After Oliver Cromwells campaigns in Ireland, Waringstown Primary School, opening day, 1933
the land was divided into small allotments, then used
in lieu of wages to pay the dragoons of Cromwells
army. Many of these soldiers were keen to get home
to England and were not interested in accepting
land, so many of the officers bought them out. A
Captain Barrett had more land than he required
and he sold a portion to a William Waring, the son of
a wealthy Lancastrian tanner.
William, who was the eldest son, inherited property
and a lot of money on his fathers death and
moved to Clanconnel in 1658, where he set about
building Waring House. It is thought that The Grange
was built to house the family before the Big House
was constructed in 1667.
Main Street, 1900
In 1701 documents refer to a change of name from
the Waring Estate, to Warings-Town. The House was built on the site of an old fort and is
architecturally very important, as it is deemed to be the oldest unfortified house in Ireland.
Built in a mixture of Jacobean and Continental
styles, the walls are made of mud over stone rubble,
and the front door is defended by two projecting
towers in order to resist any attacks. The House has
been continuously occupied by the Waring family to
the present day.
Waring was an innovator, and among the first in
Ireland to see the potential of linen and how his
tenants lives could be improved by having
employment. However, it was his son Samuel who
perfected the linen that made Waringstown famous.
Opposite Warring House, Current location of
Butchers and Vegetable Shop
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During Samuels travels in the Low countries in Europe, he was very impressed by the
techniques that were used to finish the linen. When he returned home in 1688 he introduced
what he had seen on his travels to the weavers of Waringstown. Soon the village had a
reputation for producing the highest quality damask and cambric cloth in Ireland. Such was
the remarkable skill and expertise of the local weavers, that they were, by Royal
appointment, selected to weave the coronation damask tablecloth for George 11 in 1727.
(The same cloth can now be viewed at The Irish Linen Centre, Lisburn.) The linen industry
continued in Waringstown for 270 years.
The Waring family over the centuries were very
generous to their tenants and employees. Over the
years they made provision for the Parish Church,
school and cricket club, as well as providing
housing and employment.
Waringstown Historical Society are organising a
Historical walk, scheduled for Thursday 9th June
at 7.00pm, meeting in front of the school gates,
and we hope everyone will come and learn more
about this unique, village, steeped in history that
we call home.
Main Street, current location of Village Inn
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The
Home of Ulster Cricket
Waringstown Cricket Club was formed in 1851 by Captain Thomas Waring and the Henning
brothers, John and George. The Lawn is believed to be the second oldest ground in Ulster
and is widely referred to as The Home of Ulster Cricket.
Mrs. Margaret Waring, who had a strong and
beneficial influence of the life of Waringstown,
became President of the cricket club and
remained so until her death in May 1968. Indeed
in 1954 she was elected President of the Northern
Cricket Union the only lady to be so honored.
The period from 1965 to 1974 was probably the
most successful and eventful in the history of the
club. The Senior Cup was won 6 times and the
League 5 times with the bedrock of the team
coming from the talented Harrison brothers.
Throughout the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s the
club remained at the forefront of Ulster cricket, but it was 1992 that was to become
arguably the most famous year in Waringstowns history as under the captaincy of Garfield
Harrison, Waringstown won the Treble.
WCC went through another remarkable success period from 2005 to the present day were
no less than 12 trophies have been won under the leadership of Jonathan Bushe, Kyle
McCallan and current captain Lee Nelson. In 2015 the club celebrated a Senior League
and Senior Irish Cup double as well as being awarded the best team in Ireland for the fourth
time in 5 years. I caught up with captain Lee Nelson at the
outset of a new season at The Lawn.
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