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This is an extract from a parish newsletter, published in September 1943

Hesketh Rectory
September 1943

My Dear Friends,
Already a good deal of the Harvest is safely gathered in, and so far, the rain has not harmed it. We may well look forward to an excellent ingathering for which we must thank God. Here is a Harvest thought for you - and for us. 鈥淏e not weary in well-doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.鈥� The war is not won yet, but we are well on our way, and if only we all do our duty, and trust in God, all is well. We do not forget you - Press on !
Yours very sincerely,
A.P.THORNE.

Hesketh with Becconsall C.E. School,
September, 1943.

My Dear Friends,
The School is proud of you, and it is grateful for the Lessons in unselfishness and devotion that you are unconsciously teaching. The children of Hesketh know that they are able to live their lives in safety because of the sacrifices you and your comrades are making. Even children can realise that man鈥檚 worth consists in what he is himself, and not in his rank or possessions. Because of what you are and do, the children of future generations will enter into a richer and fuller inheritance.
When things look black remember that you belong to a people that stood and fought alone against the concentrated power of evil, and whether conditions are grim or gay you are in the thoughts and prayers of your folk at home.
May the God of All Power give you high courage and a contented mind, a sensitive understanding and a vision of His Eternal Purpose.
Yours sincerely,
L. GORING.

POINTS FROM LETTERS:
Stan Johnson writes from North Africa and says that the scenery out here takes a lot of beating, but that, in spite of its beauty, he still prefers the view from his own bedroom window in Hesketh Bank.
Arthur Taylor tells us from India how surprised he was for the first time to see a plough and all carts pulled by bullocks and Indian homes made of bamboo and thatch.
Roger Watson received our first Newsletter during the first week of July. He wishes to be remembered to all his friends, particularly Malcolm Parkinson, Richard Rymer and Freddie Coupe.
Bob Iddon writes from Capetown, and says he is glad to be enjoying civilisation again, seeing the Cecil Rhodes Memorial, and the top of the great Table mountain. He has had the good fortune lately, to meet Jack Marsden, of Tarleton, aboard his ship at the end of July.
Harley McKean has so far only received the March and April notes. He also has had luck in meeting his brother Richard, (R.A.F.) in the Middle East. How nice for brothers to meet after nearly two years!
Harry Buck says in connection with Mrs. Thorne鈥檚 message, that he cannot thank the War comforts enough for all they have done.
James Bloor sent us the first 鈥楢it-Mail鈥� letter we have received. His first three N.Ls. arrived all together. He says that all the boys will join him in returning thanks-a-million for these N.Ls.
Annie Wright reports that it has been 85 in the shade at Cambridge, and that she returns many thanks for the N.L鈥檚 and for the kind donations from the War Comforts.
Tom Hurst, from North Africa, tells of some dirty places, also of women walking with loads on their backs followed or proceeded by men riding on donkeys, - the wrong way round, Tom thinks. He has not seen a drop of rain since he left England, but he has seen far too much sand! On the other hand he is surrounded by fields of grapes, melons, and lemons, and he closes by telling us about his simple Church service every Sunday morning, which makes him feel very near those at home.
Horace Hornby thanks Mrs. Thorne for her 鈥榣ovely letter鈥�. He hopes to be home soon, and wishes especially to be remembered to Stacey Gautry on his joining up.
Ernest Buck names the Newsletter 鈥淢anna from Heaven鈥�, and Samuel Long says it is 鈥渁 breath of country air鈥�. The latter sends his greetings to Tom Iddon, Tom Hurst, J.W.Parkinson and Jim Coulton.
Sam is taking a course as an Air Fitter for the Fleet Air Arm. He says it is pretty stiff, especially the Maths! Seeing it is 22 years since he left school. (All the more credit to him.)
We acknowledge also with many thanks letters from Roger Ward and Thomas Bond. James Buck, recently joined up, sends his thanks for the News-letters.

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