Bolingbroke deanery. Parish Priest. Deanery Development. Co-ordinator

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1 Bolingbroke deanery Parish Priest & Deanery Development Co-ordinator 1

2 Bolingbroke Deanery Parish Priest & Deanery Development Co-ordinator The Church in the rural parts of Lincolnshire is being led by God and His people to work in a very different way from the expected model of Church. The Church of England seems to have one priest and one church hard wired into its psyche however unusual that situation has now become. In fact, the idea of a Group of Parishes was very successfully invented and developed in our Deanery. The South Ormsby Group has for 60 years been a powerful expression of God s love to people within and beyond its boundaries. However, the basic concept that we can continue to keep the parish system alive by continually making larger and larger groups to create a Group that fits the available resources and supply of incumbents is evidently destined to failure. Thirty Churches to one incumbent is unworkable and unsellable. Nor will the logic that we make the shape fit our ideal by closing down Churches and concentrating on a few centres to pretend that all is well with the Parish and in fact all we are doing is becoming just another gathered congregation. Bolingbroke Deanery believes that God is calling us to use the tremendous resource we have been given, people and plant, in a way we don t yet fully understand yet seems to be based on the renewal/revival of small groups of Christians living and praying within their own communities and groups. We are looking for a priest who will help us all to take this vision forward and coordinated the many different initiatives that will result if we continually put ourselves in God s way. The idea is to free the individual as much as possible to be creative, receptive and innovative in the context of an area that is ripe for fresh growth. There is nothing new under the sun but change is part of the living process and we need to find expressions of the Gospel that are appropriate for our context. We don t want to restrict the field to any particular tradition or type but we need a person who will delight in all of our life together and bring out the rich gifts that are so often not allowed to grow. The task is not to do it for us but to enable us all to become what we truly are. To work collegially both in the Stickney Group and across the whole area. The Glory of God is a human being fully alive and our shared mission is to celebrate and assist life where ever we find it. 2

3 Lord, let us cultivate working together, as one, with our community. Let us work together united in one God, who is the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. To accomplish great things, we only need You, Jesus Christ. Amen (prayer from Stickney Parish USA) Snipedales Country Park The Diocese of Lincoln The context in which we minister Outsiders had strange views about the shire and its inhabitants, which opinions were not infrequently based upon profound ignorance. For many, Lincolnshire remains an unexplored territory somewhere in the north or the south, or the midlands or the east, according to perspective. In truth it is a huge area (2,673 square miles) which is impossible to pigeonhole with any accuracy. The terrain runs from fenland to wolds, from hamlets to industrialised conurbations and from coast to the rolling countryside of the shires. 3

4 What follows cannot encapsulate the diversity that is Lincolnshire but is intended as a starting point: Lincoln is the largest diocese of the Church of England by area. The south eastern area is mainly fen and has many links with East Anglia. The south and south west are increasingly part of London s commuter belt and often look to local centres outside the Diocese such as Peterborough, Nottingham, Doncaster and Hull, for commerce or culture.. The centre is essentially part of the East Midlands, although the east coast, being more holiday resort orientated, is quite different. The Wolds are distinctively rural; but Gainsborough and Scunthorpe, with some significant deprivation, correspond in many ways to former mining towns of Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. Much of the northern area, which contains a mix of urban and rural, is linked by economic and transport infrastructure to the North of England. The Diocese is largely either urban or rural, with comparatively little suburbia, although parts of the south west of the Diocese are now firmly within the London commuter belt. The Diocese contains areas of considerable post-industrial deprivation, the richest agricultural land in the UK and pockets of modern industry and commerce. The many small market towns of Lincolnshire often serve as the focus for significant areas of countryside which surround them. Population The population of the Diocese is 924,000. The County of Lincolnshire is the fourth most sparsely populated in England which reflects the substantial areas of agricultural land. However, the majority of people in the Diocese live in urban areas; Grimsby and Cleethorpes, 130,000; Scunthorpe, 88,000; and the City of Lincoln, 85,000. 4

5 The population is slightly older than the UK average, with an associated burden on local authorities and churches alike. The establishment of two top flight Universities in Lincoln has, over the past few years, substantially changed the demography of the city and brought with it a breadth of education and employment. Subject to the usual regional variations, the overall picture is one of low unemployment, but also of lower than average wages and considerable job insecurity. Cultural Diversity Ethnic minorities comprise only 2% of the population, mostly scattered in very small clusters. The largest single BME community in the Diocese is of 2,000 people of Asian ethnicity in Scunthorpe. The majority have English as a second language. Seasonally labour-intensive agricultural and tourist industries rely on migrant, mainly European, labour but there are also increasing numbers of permanent or semi-permanent European immigrants. Artistic Culture and Diversity Lincoln, largely through the Cathedral, has a strong musical tradition and is on the tour circuit for a number of nationally recognised companies including the Halle Orchestra, English Touring Opera and The 16. 5

6 A United Deanery to be worked in Parish Clusters Whole Deanery a United Benefice The Bolingbroke Deanery Plan is growing towards all the parishes of the Deanery becoming part of One United Benefice. This legal entity which will make Bolingbroke Deanery into one ecclesiastical unit but Each Parish will remain a distinct area with its own PCC. Working as a Team Ministry Ten years ago each of the Deaneries 5 Groups had its own incumbent (Vicar, Rector, Priest in Charge) but this is no longer practicable or even desirable. As a team ministry the clergy and lay ministers will work together to serve the whole area. Parish Clusters BOLINGBROKE DEANERY MISSION We value the relationship between a Parish and its Parson and working initially with the 5 existing groups a person is to be chosen as designated Parish Minister for each cluster of Parishes. That person can be ordained or lay, stipended or not, chosen by the PCC s to be part of the deanery ministry team under the guidance of the ordinary (Rector/RD). In our case the team initially will consist of: 3 Full Time Clergy & 1 Half Time Team Administrator Rector based in Spilsby Half Time Parish Priest & Half Time Deanery Facilitator (RD) Vicar based in North of Deanery (South Ormsby) Half Time Parish Priest & Half Time Deanery Spirituality Coordinator Vicar based in South of Deanery (Stickney) Half time Parish Priest & Half time Deanery Development Coordinator Team Administrator (Half Time) in Deanery Office in Spilsby Half Time 6

7 (1 House for Duty Priest Type Posts if funding can be found through a new Diocesan Initiative) Because we are a sparsely populated area and have a large number of Churches it is extremely difficult to have an adequate parson presence without the development of the Deanery Plan to 3 full time posts. The Deanery Synod has committed itself to maintain the present level of giving in order to provide 3 full time posts plus a half time Administrator. The decision was made because of several factors: Volunteer & Lay Ministries need time to develop No slack (health problems have high impact) Recruitment High value people place on Full time Ministers Proven ability to finance at the level required Continuity of Leadership We are very aware of the challenges that recruitment and retainment are presenting in our rural part of the Diocese. We have seen neighbouring Deaneries struggling to attract suitable priests to several significant vacancies and have seen very able priests moving on much sooner than one would expect. To that end we believe that our method/ model of working is attractive and workable. Attractive in the sense of being part of a group of people excited by a vision of revitalising the Rural Church in God s Mission and workable in the sense of a clear role description, a defined area to work and committed collegial working. It has also become clear that people are committed to support people in full time ministry and have a deep sense of satisfaction that over the past years they have committed more per head of population than most/all other parts of the Diocese. As the payment of share over the last years has shown we have provided more than the amount required to fund the new plan and the projected budget shows that it is in our capabilities to do so into the foreseeable future. As an additional possibility for the future, if the Diocesan review of 2012 produces additional resources, the notion of a house for duty type post can 7

8 be revisited. A house for duty is an unpaid post that offers a Sunday and 2 other days in the week (6 sessions am, pm, evening) in return for a house free of rent or rates etc. The houses would be the present stock of parsonage houses or those bought in exchange for them. Work will need to be done to make the HfD post attractive but with a large number of clergy approaching retirement age in the near future there may be a good opportunity to attract the right person. Voluntary Ministers to be identified for area responsibility We already have for 9 years benefited from a model of a Non Stipendiary Minister (Joan Thornett) fulfilling the role of a Parish Priest and so in the new plan alongside the 3 FT (& 1 HfD), our intention is to deploy as many suitable local ministers to be the Parson as well to a defined cluster of Churches. All working as Parish Parsons to a Cluster So as well as the clergy, paid or unpaid, it may well be that appropriate Readers or Lay Ministers could fulfil this role. Spilsby, Marden Hill, Stickney, Partney & South Ormsby Groups initially. We would start from where we are with a Parish Parson working as the lead in each of the present 5 Groups but it would be hoped that enough people could be found to enable smaller groups to flourish. At present that would mean one FT PP overseeing Spilsby, Marden Hill & Partney (with OLM s & Readers) one overseeing South Ormsby and one Stickney. With all included in a United Benefice there will need to be a good deal of flexibility and that nothing will be set in stone - our overall belief is still that small is beautiful. Oversight of the Benefice will be shared by the Mission Area Planning Group. We have all the systems in place already to administer the Benefice. There would be no need for a Benefice Council the MAPG group would be the body who gives strategic direction. Each full time priest will have a deanery wide role as Rector/R D & Deanery Spirituality/Worship Co-ordinator & Deanery Development Coordinator. 8

9 It would seem vital that if the system is to work then a large part of our expensive resource (paid clergy) be devoted to building up the local leadership we need. Not only in terms of mission but in the practical skills needed for areas such as buildings, finance etc. It is intended other ministers will head groups for other specialisms It would be good to develop more skills in the wider ministry team and leadership in other areas, rural life, social need, healing etc. would be beneficial to our mission. Administrator; employed half time A great deal of time is employed in keeping the show on the road and our Administrator (at present half time) is able to free clergy and others for more direct ministry and provides for a more effective use of the skill mix available. The Deanery to work on a Collegiate Ministry Concept; all members having equal status with Team Rector as chair. One of the real difficulties that the Church has to wrestle with is the way hierarchy can be seen as very top down or bottom up process but our model is based on the theological understanding that we are all equal under God and our calling to different forms of ministry does not imply that one is of higher or lower in status. Each person in the team is of equal importance and pledges to work together as sisters and brothers. Readers, Local Ministers & Retired Clergy will co-operate in mission and ministry across the deanery as discerned. It is important to include all ministries across the deanery, particularly working with in local areas under the leadership of the Parish Parson. Mission, Ministry, Discipleship Training will have a high priority. An essential if we are to take the faith to the next generation or the one after that and --! 9

10 A realistic map of the current Christian presence in the Area, with particular reference to strengths and weaknesses in relation to the overall task of Mission and Ministry. The Church of England 41 Church Buildings 2 in redundancy process 2/3 Full Time Clergy Half Time Deanery Administrator Training Curate to 2014? 1 NSM Parish Priest until Christmas Then PTO 2 OLM Ordinands (deaconed 2013, Priested 2014) 1 Retired Priest with PTO (Permission to Officiate) ( + 1 without) 1 Reader 2 PTO Readers Local Ministers o 5 Stickney o 1 Marden Hill o 4 Spilsby 10 Church Wardens, PCC members, 3 Licensed to administer Communion The Roman Catholic (Spilsby) 1 Church 0.4 Full Time Priest 0 Pastoral Assistants 3 Eucharistic Ministers The Christian Fellowship (Spilsby) 1 Church + Community Room 1 Spare time leader and lay ministers Children Centre

11 The Methodist Church (Churches in Spilsby & MH Group Areas Only) 4 Church Buildings + Wesley Chapel Raithby) Spilsby redeveloped Meeting Point Spilsby part of Mid-Lincs Circuit Superintendent-Minister in Horncastle with Oversight of Spilsby, Toynton, Halton, + the Coningsby Minister who has oversight of Bolingbroke). 1 Retired Minister 4 Local Preachers 1 Vol. Pastoral Assistant 7 Worship Leaders Stewards & Church Council New Life Church (Spilsby) Church Complex (Old Grammar School) 3+ (enthusiastic) Lay Leaders Youth Club Good Facilities The Baptist Church 1 Church Historic Building Monthly worship Minister lives in Nottingham. 11

12 Diocese of Lincoln - Archdeaconry of Lincoln Bolingbroke Deanery: Parish Priest & Deanery Development Co-ordinator Role Specification Role Title Deanery Parish Priest & Development Coordinator Responsible to Rural Dean Deanery Bolingbroke Cluster Stickney Group Financial Responsibilities To work as a mission team to ensure resource impact Office Support Deanery Office & Administrator Purpose of the role: Deanery Parish Priest Purpose of the Role: Deanery Development Co-ordinator Sharing with the Deanery mission team, lay and ordained, stipendiary or self-supporting in the leadership of God s Church in the area of the Bolingbroke Deanery and specifically undertaking the duties of Parish Priest of the Stickney Group. Leading the local ministers and growing a dynamic community. Leading and encouraging the whole deanery to understand more clearly the context in which the Good News of God s love is to be expressed and working across the whole deanery to help people to find effective ways of being Church in that context. In the context of the Diocese as a whole the Archdeacon of Boston has responsibility for developing and leading a new strategy for discipleship and growth; so an involvement with this work and a practical expression of this process will be expected. 12

13 Geographical Area The 3 ecclesiastical Parishes of Stickney, EMNL (Eastville-Midville-New Leake) & Stickford Bolingbroke Deanery the cross in East Lindsey with A16 North to South (South Ormsby to Stickney and A158 West to East (Hagworthingham to Candlesby) Population 10,000+ Churches Stickney Group 3 Deanery 41 (2 in redundancy process) Benefices 5 < clusters as appropriate Deanery Single Benefice Sociological Background Formally a mainly farming economy which has moved towards one based on small scale industry and services in a mobile population. A good deal of economic migration from the more economically thrusting areas, mainly on people s retirement. Main Challenges of the role 1. Developing and leading a new strategy for discipleship and church growth. 2. Developing the capacity of the deanery and parishes to grow existing Christian communities and to enable new growth. 3. Supporting clergy and parish leaders as we implement the recommendations of the Central Services Review and the proposals of the implementation groups. 4. Working with colleagues in encouraging open and transparent governance and enabling the ministry of the whole people of God, ordained and lay, across the diverse communities of the Deanery 13

14 Key Responsibilities 1. Contribute fully to the leadership of the Deanery Mission as a member of the Deanery Mission Team (DMT) and through membership of key diocesan & local organisations. 2. Work under the oversight of the Bishop of Lincoln and collaboratively with other members of the Deanery Team. 3. Statutory and customary responsibilities as Parish Priest and Deanery Development Co-ordinator 4. Sharing membership of committees and working groups with other members of the DMT to make the best use of skills, time and resources. 5. Spiritual and practical support for parish clergy, lay ministers, churchwardens and parochial church councils including encouraging them to explore new and collaborative ways of encouraging Christian discipleship, stewardship of money and gifts, and mission and ministry in their particular context. 6. Participation in networks concerned with discipleship and church growth; working with the Mission & Evangelism Advisers and Rural Officers. 7. Research on whether national initiatives such as mission action planning, leading your church into growth and the church growth research programme might be used in the Deanery. 8. Encouraging the development of fresh expressions of church and ensuring that the procedures laid down by the House of Bishops for their establishment are followed carefully 14

15 Bolingbroke Deanery: Stickney Cluster Deanery Development Co-ordinator & Parish Priest Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria Graduate or Diploma level or higher in theology In good standing with the Diocesan Bishop of the diocese in which s/he currently serves Desirable Criteria Qualification in Mission and Development Experience Self-confident and proven ability to work as part of a team, and with potential to lead a team well Demonstrates an ability to initiate, manage and support change A proven track record of a commitment to caring spiritually and pastorally for the cure of souls A proven creative and strategic thinker Experience of working collaboratively in a medium/large benefice Good organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and co-ordinate in a timely manner. A track record of enabling effective working with families and young people Skills and Knowledge An ability to lead and facilitate inspiring worship and to be an outstanding communicator of the Gospel Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to produce clear and concise reports A good understanding of the changing face of the Church in our modern communities 15

16 A proven record of enabling training lay and ordained ministry Excellent leadership and people management skills An understanding of collaborative ministry Good level of computer literacy Social Skills Able to form constructive relationships and gain credibility both within church and local communities Inspires confidence and respect Ability to relate to people and to articulate ideas at all levels Motivation Other Requiremens A desire to see the local church develop and stretch out into the community through pastoral and social commitment A passion to grow Christian disciples theologically and spiritually, and in numbers A desire to develop and deepen the faith of those called to serve God within our community Driving licence and car An awareness of the impact of ministry on self and how to manage this A commitment to the ideals and principles of life-long learning 16

17 Eastville, Midville and New Leake St Jude s church is a small but comfortable church which has recently been refurbished. Services are held twice a month, with a group service there occasionally. It has recently been licensed for weddings which has proved quite popular. It has a very pleasant garden at the side of the church which helps with the photographs. A pleasant village Primary School which had an excellent Ofsted result. It runs a free nursery group once a week and various events outside school hours e.g. Quiz nights, Farmers Markets, talent contests, summer music event with refreshments and various attractions. The whole school visits the local church, St Jude s, to decorate the 8 Christmas trees and they design and paint 8 pictures that fit the church windows to resemble stained glass windows. They then hold their Carol Service there. It causes great excitement for children and adults alike. Buses transport the local children to the various secondary and grammar schools and also to Boston College. We have a large well equipped village hall, also recently re-furbished. It contains a very large room and a smaller room if needed for meetings or smaller events. This now contains a bar. It has a large fully equipped kitchen, toilets and disabled facilities and a large car park. Like all halls it is available to hire and it runs coffee mornings, Bingo events, a 17

18 luncheon club, a bowls club and various other events throughout the year. By the side of the hall is a large playing field which has a football pitch plus recently re-furbished picnic area and children s play area. The play area has equipment that caters for all ages from babies through to teenagers and a couple of pieces of equipment for adults. There is a mobile Post Office van that comes to the village each day which is well used; a small fish and chip shop and a bus into Spilsby or Boston once a week. Other days are catered for by a Call Connect bus service. It has a local garage business which is always very busy as it has an excellent reputation for good work. Also a couple of other businesses run from home one who specialises in garden ornaments etc. and another in model railways. Not to worry the Fens are one of the last places to be flooded we know about drainage. 18

19 Stickford Nestling at the foot of the Wolds, Stickford is a small rural village with a mixed population of about 450, ranging from very young to very old. The majority of the housing is privately owned, consisting of old and new properties. There is a strong farming background to the village but many inhabitants are comparative newcomers. A quarterly newsletter with intermediate monthly updates delivered to every household. The A16 provides good access to Boston, Spilsby and Skegness and there is a pleasant journey to Lincoln which takes about minutes. The village is on a bus route. The village also has the following facilities:- Women s Institute Community Centre, originally the village school but recently full refurbished and modernised (kitchen, toilets, lighting, windows, security etc.) The Keal s Club (for over 60s, monthly meetings and outings) The Red Lion Public House under new ownership 2010, extensively renovated and flourishing A History Group (sizeable membership, monthly meetings and quarterly newsletter) Mobile Library St Helen s Church There is strong support for the church within the village although attendances at most services are low. The Parish Council currently pays for the cutting of the grass in the churchyard, organised by the PCC. The PCC manages to raise enough money to pay its contribution to the parish share through regular bingo sessions at the Community Centre and other fundraising activities. 19

20 The church building is in a good condition. With the help of English Heritage the roofs of both nave and chancel have been recently reslated and the tower roof repaired and its lead renewed. All the wooden floors have been relaid with new wood. Some pews have been replaced with chairs to give more flexible seating and space for serving refreshments, especially valuable at the most popular service of the year, the Carol Service. Five poppyhead pew ends were conserved and are on display (another 12 are still in situ). There is some new underseat electric heating for the church, efficient but limited. We have a small electric organ and an organist. Statement of Need Stickford would like a priest who has the ability to communicate easily with people of all ages and from all walks of life. We hope he or she would be forward thinking, open minded and not averse to change. A person with a sense of humour, who is adaptable and able to integrate into village life is essential. Stickford is in need of someone to target the young and try to boost the numbers attending church services. Members of the PCC are very open-minded and supportive of the current Deanery plans. Stickney Located on the A16 mid-way between Boston and the market town of Spilsby. On the flat fenland near the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Lincoln is about 32 miles away. The Church of St Luke is central to Stickney and is opened daily. Various people visit to enjoy its tranquillity; to light candles and pray; to look at the Book of Remembrance and some to browse among the books for sale. The building had a new chancel and nave roofs in the 1990 s and during the past decade 2 floor areas have been renewed, the electrics were entirely replaced and 20

21 upgraded, a sound system with loop was provided; there is a curtained area with cupboards and sink used as a kitchen. The tower has six bells which can be rung, but at present there is no team of ringers. After the south aisle lead was removed twice, the PCC had it replaced with Terne coated stainless steel. Stickney has two estate locations: one of around 80 dwellings, the other 24 at present. The Churchyard was closed years ago and is maintained by the Parish Council. They also run the adjacent cemetery. The C of E Primary School is across the road and all the children are brought into Church for harvest, Christmas, Easter and Y6 leavers services; parents are also welcomed to these. The William Lovell Academy is also a Church school for older students and is situated along the main road: its grounds are adjacent to the Primary School. Numbers of students come from Boston and other villages around. Between the schools there is Stickney Surgery which provides a health care to a wider area. There are numbers of small businesses as well as two garages, a public house, a post office and general store and there is a residential home next to St Luke s for the elderly. A bus service runs 6 days of the week. The population is made up of all ages with young families accessing the schools and retired residents. Stickney has 2 halls operating side by side as one charity with one committee. The larger hall is used for indoor bowls, badminton, wedding receptions, discos and dances: the smaller hall is used by a variety of social groups. The Church makes use of these premises to raise funds on a regular basis. From April through to October a Saturday car boot is held on the outskirts of Stickney, offering around 150 to 200 stalls and drawing in crowds from miles around. 21

22 Stickney is surrounded by large areas of farmland, a network of drains and dykes and is linked to other villages by long, straight roads. Sunrises and sunsets are impressive. A few miles to the north, on the edge of the Wolds, is a Christian Resource Centre Olive Tree which supplies our needs of books, candles, cards and Fairtrade items plus much more. St Luke s has a weekly coffee morning on Thursdays. At the Family Service, each month, music is provided by a group of singers with guitars. Coffee/tea is offered after the service. With three schools and a pre-school, numbers of young people and younger couples it would be good to have a Priest who can engage with them. We are open to change and can be excited over new initiatives. Prayerfully we wait for someone to bring in God s Kingdom differently with energy and good humour. The Churches of Stickney, New Leake with Eastville & Midville and Stickford have a small group of committed Christians. All use Common Worship and are accustomed to modern translations of the Bible. We have a lay ministry team. Lay participation in worship is encouraged. At present Stickford and New Leake each have an organist to play for Services. Stickney make use of a CD accompaniment. All Churches pay their share. All churches have fund raising events through the year. There is a Group PCC and once a year an auction is held to boost Group Funds. There is a Rectory available in Stickney. 22

23 Stickney Rectory The Rectory is around 20 years old. It has recently had new windows fitted and a new kitchen. There will be a programme of repainting before the next priest takes up residence but it will be ready relatively quickly. The house is very close to the centre of the village but has a high degree of privacy. Location Stickney is the largest village in the South of the Deanery. It lies on the main north-south in East Lincolnshire (A16) 9 miles north of Boston. Schools There is a Church Primary School and a Church Secondary School in Stickney and a number of good schools within easy travelling distance. Boston, Horncastle have well respected schools. Health Stickney has a modern GP centre and the local General Hospital is on our side of Boston. 23

24 Shopping There is a Village Store & Post Office, a Filling Station, Service Station, Car Sales, Motor Hire Company, Furniture Outlet & Caravan Sales Centre and Fish & Chip Shops in the immediate area. Supermarkets at Boston, Spilsby, Skegness, Horncastle, Louth, along with other ordinary shopping needs. For larger centres, Lincoln, Nottingham, Peterborough are in the range of 40 to 60 miles. Public Transport. Rail: Boston Station connects to Sleaford, Grantham (main Kings Cross to Edinburgh Line), Nottingham and Skegness. Bus: Spilsby to Boston Daily at 1 or 2 hour intervals from 7.30am to 6.15pm plus other occasional operators. National & Local Links can be connected with in Spilsby and Boston. Air: The local Regional airport is Humberside. International Airports are within 2 hours travel. Entertainment and the Arts Main Cinemas; Boston, Woodhall Spa (Kinema in the Woods great fun!), Skegness. Theatres: Blackfriars Arts Centre Boston, Spilsby Theatre, Louth Riverside Theatre, Skegness Embassy. Sport Golf Courses, Swimming Pools, Public Gyms at Boston, Skegness, Horncastle, Woodhall. Good walking/cycling country within easy reach. Sea & Course Fishing locally too. Many other local facilities, Boston Dive Club etc. Social Life Community Life is strong and many opportunities to belong. For further details about the Deanery, Worship Patterns, Finance, Deanery Team etc. see our web site: 24