Vision Statement To be a healthy, vibrant and sustainable church, transforming lives in Greater Lincolnshire 50p

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1 Bolingbroke Deanery GrapeVine JANUARY 2017 ISSUE 487 Mission Statement The Diocese of Lincoln is called by God to faithful worship, confident discipleship and joyful service. Vision Statement To be a healthy, vibrant and sustainable church, transforming lives in Greater Lincolnshire 50p 1

2 Rural Dean s Letter A Blessed and Happy New Year In the extracts which follow from the Vicar s Letter for January in the Spilsby magazine 140 years ago he is satisfied with the ordinary congregation! I am more than satisfied, I am truly blessed with so much work, prayer and love. However, Fr Layng was I think talking about numbers in that the bulk of the letter which we have not produced is giving numbers of baptisms, weddings and funerals etc. My Dear Parishioners, We have rapidly passed by another milestone in the journey of life, and by the commencement of another year, I am reminded, that in accordance with my usual custom, I have again the pleasure of wishing all a happy and prosperous new year, and of making a few observations on what has taken place during the past twelve months. There were 23 celebrations of the Holy Communion, and 218 services, at which sermons were preached at 166. I notice, with thankfulness, that the number of communicants still gradually continues to increase, the average number at the mid-day monthly celebrations being 45 as compared with 40 last year. The greatest number was 70, on Easter Day. The ordinary congregations are satisfactory, but I should be glad to see more in the morning: the evening congregation is usually very large and is a source of much thankfulness, more seats and better accommodation being greatly needed. I consider that our congregation is especially a devotional one, people seem as if they came to the public services of the Church for the purposes of Prayer and Praise, but I will take this opportunity of saying that I wish the congregation would make the responses somewhat louder than they do. In olden times a Parish Clerk was supposed to read the responses for the people, because so few were able to read for themselves, but of course, in these days, this reason does not apply. Personally speaking I much prefer to hear the responses audibly read by the people to having them intoned or sung by the choir, but if they are not read sufficiently lour for all to hear, it is then better that they should be intoned or sung. I hope we may improve in this respect. The services on Wednesday evenings are generally well attended, better on the whole than are those during the seasons of Advent and Lent. 2

3 In 2017 we have the task of continuing to take part in God s mission and although at present we may not need too much more seating in Church we do need to Invite more, welcome more and serve more. With love and thanks Fr Peter Group Registers: Funerals: Spilsby Cluster Alfred Edwin Mountain 89 years Spilsby died John Raymond Dale 86 years Hundleby died Phylda Laura Upex 102 years Hundleby died Partney Cluster Roy Blackbourn 84 years Partney died Baptisms: Spilsby Cluster Samuel James Pickering Spilsby Marden Hill Cluster Ellie Grace Baxter Hagworthingham GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE All copy for next month s issue to be with the Editor by the 14 th of the month. The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF Tel: (Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm) flossy.01@btinternet.com Grape Vine Advertising Prices per year 1 / 8 page / 4 page / 2 page - 90 Full page Please contact Jane Howsam on (Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm) for further details or flossy.01@btinternet.com 3

4 READINGS AT THE EUCHARIST Principal Service Sunday 1 st January 2 nd Sunday of Christmas (White) Naming and Circumcision of Jesus First Reading Numbers 6.22-end Psalm/Canticle Psalm 8 Second Reading Galatians Gospel Luke Sunday 8 th January 1 st Sunday of Epiphany (Gold or White) Baptism of Christ First Reading Isaiah Psalm/Canticle Psalm 72 [1-9] Second Reading Ephesians Gospel Matthew Sunday 15 th January 2 nd Sunday of Epiphany (White) First Reading Isaiah Psalm/Canticle Psalm Second Reading 1 Corinthians Gospel John Sunday 22 nd January 3 rd Sunday of Epiphany (White) First Reading Isaiah Psalm/Canticle Psalm 27.1, 4-12 [or ] Second Reading 1 Corinthians Gospel Matthew Sunday 29 th January 4 th Sunday of Epiphany (White) First Reading 1 Kings Psalm/Canticle Psalm Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1.18-end Gospel John

5 Dates for the diary January th Home Communions 8 th Deanery Service for Plough Sunday at Halton Holegate 10 th Stickford PCC 10 th Little Steeping Coffee morning 11 th Chapter meeting 16 th Spilsby PCC meeting 17 th Churches Together meeting 17 th Communion at The Old Rectory th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 22 nd New Leake PCC 24 th Little Steeping Coffee morning 24 th Stickney PCC 24 th Brinkhill APCM 26 th Harrington APCM 31 st South Ormsby APCM February st East Keal APCM, 2pm, Village Hall 3 rd Home Communions 6 th Hundleby APCM, 2pm 7 th Ruckland APCM 8 th Deanery Synod, 7pm Partney (tbc) 9 th Rota meeting, 7pm Vicarage 13 th Marden Hill Cluster meeting, 7pm Vicarage 16 th Tetford APCM 20 th Team Worship meeting, 2pm Vicarage 21 st Communion at The Old Rectory 21 st West Keal APCM 22 nd Toyntons APCM 23 rd Rural Dean s meeting 27 th Chapter meeting 28 th South Ormsby APCM An optimist stays up until midnight to see the NEW YEAR in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. 5

6 Light Shining Out of Darkness God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sov reign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev ry hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flow r. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. William Cowper ( ) New Leake News This year I had my first experience of a Christingle service; I found it charmingly engaging. Rev. Fran explained the meaning of the decorated orange and candle whilst encircling our congregation of 12 with a very, very long red ribbon. Our candles were lit and St. Jude's felt a truly magical place. Two days later three of us drove perilously through thick fog to meet for our first Advent session this year. We listened to some calming Celtic music as we first prepared the church for the New Leake school children to visit the next day. Each year they decorate our eight Christmas trees prior to their carol service, amidst much laughter and enjoyment by all those present. Once settled, our discussions around hope found us thinking about our village community and feelings of loss as shops, pubs and post office have closed over recent years. It is, of course, a problem for many rural areas nowadays and isolation becomes inevitable as the elderly become housebound. Sadly, we had few solutions in our hope talks but agreed there is great benefit in visiting individuals to offer encouragement and practical support. We also considered thoughtful prayer whilst asking our Lord for guidance as an essential beginning. As the saying goes from little acorns grow big oak trees. As Christians we can all share in the hope of the new life which Jesus promised us. Hope helps people survive the hardships of life. Together, we can help ourselves and others to draw closer to God and each other. I.G. 6

7 Family Service The Family Service on December 4 th was entitled Holy Days and Holidays and was led by Jane Parker. The children were given various activities to do during the service but joined in with hymns and prayers at the beginning and end of the service. Reverend Joan Thornett talked about her Holiday in Greece when one of the days became a Holy Day as the people were celebrating the feast of St Basil, placing flowers at a shrine and singing hymns. The atmosphere changed from a Holiday atmosphere to a Holy atmosphere and showed that everyday can have a moment of being a Holy Day. Jane Parker and Margaret Cook looked at different words with the children such as bough and bow and though and cough and dough and rough (read these aloud and see the differences) and how the word Holy Day and Holiday are similar with just one letter change. The children were looking forward to that special Holy Holiday on December 25 th. Father Peter joined the congregation at the end of the service to dedicate a votive candle stand in remembrance of David James, Lay Reader, who had been a great supporter of the Family Service. David's wife and daughter and four of his grandchildren were at the service. Josh, Rachel and Matthew, David's grandchildren, had acted as crucifer and acolytes at the start of the service. 7

8 The next Family service will be on New Year's Day, January 1 st when the theme will be The Journey of Life. The organ, which has been renovated, will be played for the first time during a service since September. Grateful thanks goes to Chris Hind of Aistrup and Hind, and his work force, for all their hard work in bringing the organ back to its former glory. St James church welcomed Spilsby Primary Academy and parents into church for their Carol Service. Fr Terry Steele and Headteacher Mr Clarke led the service which included some fantastic performances by each class. Even Archie, the dog, was impressed! 8

9 Hareby Advent Service On December 3 rd a group of us from all over the Deanery gathered to celebrate the season of advent at the little church at Hareby. These tiny churches on an almost domestic scale nurture their congregations. We were reminded that for thousands of years people have gathered by the hearth for comfort and sustenance, so we gather at the altar. These little places of worship embody the Church as Mother. They speak to us of hearth and home, of loving kindness, of family. In the Bolingbroke Deanery we were blessed with a number of these tiny churches. We must not see them as a burden nor must we forget them, for their message is needed more than ever. Do go out and experience them, here are a few: New Leake with its pretty Chancel screen and interior wood cladding. It s warm friendly atmosphere that feels like visiting a much loved family friend. Elegant Georgian Ulceby nestled amongst the trees. Dalby with its lively Victorian brick work and surprising connection to Australia. Saxo-Norman Lusby, a fascinating little church that stands witness to a thousand years of prayer. Let s use them in imaginative ways and contact the Deanery Office to talk over your ideas. Our tiny churches are waiting for you 9

10 Rev d Fran s Words of Wisdom What are your hopes and dreams for the year ahead? In many ways 2016 was a time of turmoil and at times it was difficult to feel confident of the future. But now we are ready to begin again. This is certainly a different world from the one in which we grew up, but different does not necessarily mean more difficult or more dangerous. Sometimes we need to take off our rose-tinted spectacles and look as the world (and history) through God s eyes. We have just celebrated Christmas, and in the Advent preparation season, we acknowledge that the Christ Child comes to earth bringing Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. These are both gifts from God to us, and fruits of the lives we live with him and they don t stop on Christmas Day! As we enter a new Calendar year let us look at the year ahead with Christian hope and let us be that hope to others around us. Let us pray for Christ s peace to bring solutions to conflict situations and let us be the outworking of that peace where we can. Let us celebrate all the good things that God has done, and is doing, in the world around us and let us communicate that joy to others. And let us love our neighbours as Christ loves them and ourselves too. Last year I wrote about how I choose a motto for each coming year and seek to live it and learn from it stars with uncertainty on a global stage the Presidential Inauguration and the ongoing Brexit negotiations mean that the way ahead is not clear. Conflict situations are escalating abroad and industrial action at home create a spirit of disunity. Last month I led some worship for the Discipleship Team meeting based on the words of Jeremiah 29:11. For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. This is a promise fit for the start of a new year. Let s see where they take us! Raithby Village Hall Tuesday Coffee Morning 3 rd January am 12noon 10

11 PLOUGH SUNDAY Deanery Service 8 th January 2017 St Andrew s, Halton Holegate 10.00am Second Sunday at 6 Little Steeping Village Hall Sunday 8 th January Partney The 67 th Annual Partney Christmas Fair was held on Saturday 3 rd December in the Victory Hall. Mr John Hudson welcomed the visitors and thanked all the helpers for all their hard work in preparing for the Fair. He paid tribute to all the customers who had turned out on such a busy fund raising day when similar events were taking place all over the district. He was assisted by all the children who did a count down and declared the Fair open. It was very good to see some new blood joining the team of volunteer helpers. Thanks to all the Mums for bringing the children along in what is a very busy time of year. Thanks also to Father Christmas who not only made time to call in during the afternoon, but he also stayed on for some time in his Grotto finding gifts for the children and receiving instructions for Christmas Day! His visit was much appreciated by everyone. The Tills were ringing at top speed and an excellent sum of 1255 was raised in two hours which equates to just over 10 per minute, just slightly up on last year. Mr Hudson summed up at the end of the afternoon by saying that the Fair was a triumph for the community spirit which is still alive and well in the countryside. The proceeds will be divided between the Church, the School and the Victory Hall. Halton Holegate November 100 Club winners Mrs E Grant Halton Holegate Mrs A Pountney Spilsby Mrs C Morgan Gt Steeping Mrs P Sellars Spilsby 11

12 Marden Hill Group December Lottery Winners 1 st No. 26 A M Barry 2 nd No. 38 S Hillaby 3 rd No. 31 J Day Toynton All Saints December Lottery Winners 1 st No. 96 K Cash 2 nd No. 73 J Coultan 3 rd No. 90 A Locke Many thanks for all your valuable support. Alf T, Organiser Crossing Barriers Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Spilsby Churches Together Wednesday 18 th Methodist Church 10.45am Thursday 19 th New Life Church 12 noon Friday 20 th St James Church 12 noon Saturday 21 st RC Church 12 noon Sunday 22 nd Christian Fellowship Church 2.00pm Monday 23 rd Methodist Church 12 noon Tuesday 24 th RC Church 12 noon Wednesday 25 th New Life Church 12 noon 12

13 St Andrew s Church, Little Steeping COFFEE MORNINGS 10 th January 24 th January at Basil & Sheila Harwood s, The Steepings ALL WELCOME ERESBY NEWS At the time of writing Eresby Hall is busy preparing for Christmas. As the home will have a mini bus for a week visits have been arranged for residents to go to the Trust Carol service at the Church of Our Lady in Lincoln; to Springfields and Woodthorpe Garden Centre for Christmas shopping; to the pantomime in Skegness to see Peter Pan. Spilsby Primary school choir will also make a visit. Ten volunteers helped Iwona, the activities coordinator, to decorate Christmas trees on December 7 th and were then given lunch. A volunteers meeting was also held in order to update volunteers of the various activities. They were invited to the Eresby Christmas Party on December 19 th when a singer will be entertaining the residents. The residents will welcome in the New Year with a karaoke evening. The Christmas Fair held on December 10 th was a great success and raised 406. The night before, the Christmas Bingo had been held in the Franklin Hall and over 600 was raised which was an excellent result considering there were so many other things on in the town and surrounding villages. Thank you to all the people who organised the events and supported them in any way. It is very much appreciated. The residents, staff and volunteers would like to wish everyone A HAPPY NEW YEAR. 13

14 CAPTION COMPETITION December Winner: It's being so cheerful that keeps me going. - Congratulations to Margaret Cook Just for laughs: Christmas no one told me! Tracey S The things a churchwarden has to do! (to raise money) This wasn t in my job description! Jenny Williams I m fed up of this Christmas malarkey! I d much rather be sweeping up leaves! Julie C JANUARY PHOTO Please send your captions, by 14 th January to Caption Competition The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF or to flossy.01@btinternet.com SPILSBY U3A Next meeting Wednesday 11 January Franklin Hall, Spilsby at 2pm Talk by Mark Walsh on The variety theatre, Music hall and Comedy legends 14

15 Light was the theme for this year s Christmas HOP event and the day was full of beautiful autumn sunshine. After meeting at St Mary's church in Hundleby we walked to the parish rooms where children of all ages and adults made some lovely craft items, including Christingle candles, which they were able to take home and share. At the end of our afternoon together, and after eating the first mince pies of the season, we returned to St Mary s church to sing songs and light our candles before saying our goodbyes. A big thank you to all who came and to the wonderful helpers who help make the day so enjoyable. Look out for our next event on Saturday 25 th February; a Fairtrade Tea Party. All ages are very welcome and we have plenty of room for those who would like to come along to watch the activities while enjoying a nice cup of tea and biscuits RAITHBY VILLAGE HALL The Village Hall Committee has secured Lottery Funding under the Awards for All scheme to undertake major works at the Village Hall. This money, together with an additional sum from the County Council and our own fund raising has enabled us to repair the wall behind the hall and add railings to raise it to the required height for current health and safety standards. In addition a new tarmac surface has been laid giving improved access to the patio area and the gate and railings giving access to the churchyard have also been refurbished. Thanks are due to Bill Aaron, our local Lincolnshire County Councillor, for his assistance and advice in securing these awards. We would also like to mention the local tradespeople who have done such an excellent job in carrying our these works: Nigel Spring who rebuilt the wall, Paul Chafer from Alford who made and erected the new railings and refurbished the existing ones, and John Baggot of J.B. Groundworks who laid the new tarmac. All did an excellent job with minimum disruption to events at the Village Hall. This work will enable us to continue to improve and expand the variety of events that we offer and the facilities available to residents of Raithby and the surrounding villages. 15

16 RNLI's Quiz Evening and fish and chip supper to be held in Raithby Village Hall Friday 24 February pm. Cost per ticket 10. To book please telephone after 6 pm. The Spilsby RNLI Committee need new members - if you are interested in joining the Committee please contact the above number. FRIDAY 26 th MAY 2017 ORGAN RECITAL AT St JAMES The first organ recital on our renovated Hill organ at St James Church will be given by Colin Walsh, Organist Laureate of Lincoln Cathedral. Mr Walsh has served in various capacities at St George s Chapel, Windsor and Christ Church, Oxford. He was assistant organist at Salisbury and St Albans Cathedrals. He has given two recitals at the Royal Festival Hall and has played all over the world. He has done many recordings for the BBC including recordings from Lincoln Cathedral. Please put this date in your diary as it will be a very special occasion. 16

17 MARDEN HILL CLUSTER East Keal, East Kirkby, Hagnaby, Hagworthingham, Hareby, Mavis Enderby, Miningsby, Lusby, Old Bolingbroke, Toynton All Saints, Toynton St. Peter, West Keal JANUARY 2016 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st January West Keal 9.30am Holy Communion Naming and Old Bolingbroke 11.15am Holy Communion Circumcision Toynton All Saints 11.15am Carol Service of Jesus East Kirkby 3.00pm Holy Communion 8 th January Halton Holegate 10.00am Benefice Service for Plough Sunday Baptism of Christ Toynton St Peter 3.00pm Evening Prayer 15 th January Mavis Enderby 8.00am Holy Communion Old Bolingbroke 11.15am Morning Prayer Epiphany 2 Toynton All Saints 11.15am Holy Communion West Keal 11.15am Morning Prayer East Kirkby 3.00pm Evening Prayer Hagworthingham 6.00pm Holy Communion 22 nd January East Keal 8.00am Holy Communion Epiphany 3 Toynton St Peter 3.00pm Holy Communion 29 th January Old Bolingbroke 10.00am Deanery Candlemas Epiphany 4 Service Anyone interested in taking up bell ringing at West Keal please contact Valerie Starky valeriestarky@btinternet.com 17

18 PARTNEY CLUSTER Ashby by Partney, Aswardby, Candlesby, Dalby, Langton w Sutterby, Partney, Sausthorpe, Scremby, Skendleby JANUARY 2017 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st January Scremby 9.30am Holy Communion Naming and Partney 11.15am Family Service circumcision of Jesus Partney 11.45am Holy Communion 8 th January Halton Holegate 10.00am Benefice Service for Baptism of Christ Plough Sunday 15 th January Candlesby 9.30am Morning Prayer Dalby 9.30am Holy Communion Epiphany 2 Sausthorpe 11.15am Holy Communion Partney 6.00pm Evening Prayer 22 nd January Langton 11.15am Family Service Epiphany 3 Skendleby* 6.00pm Evening Prayer 29 th January Old Bolingbroke 10.00am Deanery Candlemas Epiphany 4 Service * Please note Skendleby services will be held in The Old School until further notice. 18

19 STICKNEY CLUSTER Eastville, Midville, New Leake, Stickford, Stickney JANUARY 2017 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st January Stickney 11.15am Cluster Communion Naming and circumcision of Jesus 8 th January Halton Holegate 10.00am Benefice Service for Baptism of Christ Plough Sunday 15 th January Stickney 11.15am All Age Worship Epiphany 2 22 nd January Stickney 9.30am Holy Communion Epiphany 3 Stickford 11.15am Christingle New Leake 3.00pm Holy Communion 29 th January Old Bolingbroke 10.00am Deanery Candlemas Epiphany 4 Service Morning Prayer every Thursday morning at 9.30am at St Luke's, Stickney followed by a coffee morning Tuesday 17 th January 3.00pm Holy Communion at the Old Rectory Care Home 19

20 SOUTH ORMSBY GROUP Bag Enderby, Brinkhill, Calceby, Driby, Farforth, Harrington, Haugh, Ketsby, Maidenwell, Oxcombe, Ruckland, Salmonby, Somersby, South Ormsby, Tetford & Worlaby. JANUARY 2017 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st January Tetford 10.30am Holy Communion Naming and Circumcision of Jesus 8 th January Somersby 10.30am Holy Communion Baptism of Christ 15 th January Brinkhill 10.30am Holy Communion Epiphany 2 22 nd January Tetford 10.30am Holy Communion Epiphany 3 29 th January Old Bolingbroke 10.00am Deanery Candlemas Epiphany 4 Service Morning Prayers every Wednesday at 10.00am St Philip s Church Hall, Brinkhill 20

21 SPILSBY CLUSTER St James Spilsby, St Mary Hundleby, Holy Trinity Raithby, All Saints Great Steeping, and the three St Andrew s: Halton Holegate, Little Steeping & Firsby JANUARY 2017 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP Sunday 1 st January - Family Service ~ The Journey of Life 1 st January Spilsby 8.00am Eucharist Hundleby 9.30am Eucharist Naming and Spilsby 10.00am Family Service circumcision Halton Holegate 6.00pm Evening Prayer of Jesus Raithby 6.00pm Eucharist 3 rd January Firsby 10.30am Eucharist 8 th January Halton Holegate 10.00am Benefice Service for Plough Sunday Baptism of Christ Great Steeping 3.00pm Holy Communion Little Steeping 6.00pm 2 nd 6 15 th January Spilsby 9.30am Eucharist Hundleby 9.30am Eucharist Epiphany 2 Raithby 11.15am Morning Prayer Firsby 3.00pm Evening Prayer Halton Holegate 6.00pm Healing service 22 nd January Spilsby 9.30am Eucharist Hundleby 9.30am Morning Prayer Epiphany 3 Little Steeping 9.30am Eucharist Halton Holegate 11.15am Eucharist Great Steeping 3.00pm Evening Prayer 29 th January Old Bolingbroke 10.00am Deanery Candlemas Epiphany 4 Service Daily Prayer: Wednesday: 8.00am Daily at St James Spilsby 10.30am St James Eucharist 21

22 More Newhome thoughts on Computers. Last time I spoke about encryption so that you can keep all of those pesky passwords all in one safe place. This time I want to tell you some tricks about how to make and remember secure passwords. We are told that you must not use the same password for more than one thing. Passwords must use upper and lower case letters, numbers, special characters such as &, be a least 8 characters long. Then us poor humans are supposed to remember them. Right; this is where I perform a feet of magic and explain how you do this. What you need is information that you already know and will not forget. Then you apply a method of combining that information just like making a cake. Here is an example of a password 01nEt04oHn that is easy to remember. You don't believe me! This method is taking a date that you can remember. 1 st of April some year. Then two names from your history, best not obvious names like son and daughter. Here I picked Janet and John from the books I learnt to read with. Oh, you remember them too. From each name I have taken the last 3 letters. Notice I have been consistent and taken the same letters from each, the last 3. It is your choice which you choose, but if you try to mix it you will forget how you did it, so don't. Then I have capitalised the middle letter of each, remember be consistent. Do not capitalise the first letter as this is a predictable thing to do and the bad guys are using fast computers to brute force brake these. That is it; a 10 character password. Now prove you can remember it. Without looking write it on a piece of paper. Humans are good at method, bad at stupid strings of letters and numbers. Rules. Never use a complete date or word in any language. Whatever method you make up be consistent. Avoid things that can be looked up about you, like family, date of birth, etc. The internet is full of information about you. Try searching for your name in Lincolnshire or your name in Facebook. Try to add extra characters into the password, like %. These add complications. Don't think word1234 is a good method. This type takes less than 5 seconds and the longer the word the faster since there are less long words than short ones. Lastly don't let this frighten you. With a method you have the power to make strong locks and these can be kept in an encrypted spreadsheet. Scams. If anyone phones and says they are from a big company and you have a problem that they can help with. They are liars. Big companies have millions of customers and so will wait for you to contact them about your 22

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35 Planning a wedding, a party or just a family get together? Looking for a venue? Look no further TOYNTON VILLAGE HALL available for hire up to 120 catered for excellent kitchen facilities fully heated. For charges and to book call or or find us on Facebook R & P Decorating Services All Painting and Decorating work undertaken. Over 10 years experience. For advice or quotation Ring Rob Office Or Mobile Neil Heyes Electrical NICEIC Approved Registered Company Friendly, Reliable and Professional service. All work fully insured and guaranteed. For all your electrical needs, phone me on: or

36 ICB Fencing & Groundworks All types of fencing work undertaken Ian Blackamore R H BUILDING SERVICES Carpentry & Joiner, Brickwork, Block Paving, Flooring, Tiling, Fencing & Roofing. Time served apprenticeship Post & Rail, Picket, Close Board & Stock Fencing, Equine fencing and ménages. All types of timber gates supplied & fitted. Manor Farm House, Main Road, East Keal, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4AS For a Free Quotation - Tel: Mobile re.harness@btinternet.com Roy Harness. The Briars, Hall Lane, West Keal, SPILSBY LINCS PE23 4BJ 36

37 Family run independent company providing a personal memorial as a lasting tribute to a loved one in everlasting granite, slate, marble and stone Visit our showroom: 110 Horncastle Road, Boston PE21 9HY Call us for a brochure: or visit our website at: COUNTY LINX RADIO The local online radio station If you are organising a local event in 2016 and you would like the online radio station to broadcast from your venue please log on to and studio@countylinxradio.co.uk 37

38 MANOR CARE HOME FEN ROAD, EAST KIRKBY, Nr SPILSBY LINCOLNSHIRE PE23 4DB Manor Care Home is a converted country house on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Constantly upgrading, we are able to offer the following:- Residential care & Dementia Respite and holiday care Hairdressing and Chiropody service Local library facilities Good home cooking with special diets catered for Single, double and bed sitting rooms available Fortnightly church service Friendly, caring staff Day care Aromatherapy Weekly craft afternoons For further information, or to call in for a coffee and an informal chat, contact The Manager on manor@halyconcare.co.uk Visitors always welcome Our Philosophy is: To treat each resident as an individual; to care for with respect, privacy and dignity. To carry out tasks for that resident in the manner that, if able, they would do so for themselves MNM Pest Management NPTA Accredited Technician Problem with wasps, ants or flies moles, rats and mice? Prompt, affordable, service, covering the Coast and Wolds in Agricultural, Commercial and Domestic Premises Contact your local Technician, Mick Dales (RPPT) on: or Please call for any help and advice 38

39 Quality Meats Fine Foods Product displays second to none Finest quality meats from local farms Award-winning pies & sausages Our own chef prepared ready meals Creative cuisine for dinner parties Personal service & advice Tel: Market Street, Spilsby Lincs PE23 5JT 39

40 Shirley s Hairdressing Services Old Bolingbroke Home Salon or will do mobile Tel: Mob: Highlights Multimedia Family Films & Videos to DVD Indoor & Outdoor Sound System (on site engineer/operator/announcer available) Wedding and Social DVD Production Video & Sound Media Production, Presentation and Technical Services. Harold Houldershaw Harold@highlightsvideo.co.uk PARKER S FUNERAL DIRECTORS For personal, caring and sympathetic service. Family business established over 100 years. Contact: SANDRA PARKER VICTORIA PARKER-HILL DipFD Choice of Prepayment Plans Private Chapels of Rest 24 Hour Service. 16 St. John Street, Wainfleet, Telephone: Church Street, Spilsby, Telephone And 1, Sea Road, Chapel St Leonards, Telephone

41 GM Electrical Registered Domestic Electrician Clothing/blankets etc. for the Salvation Army The collection for clothing and blankets for the Salvation Army will cease until further notice. We will advertise again when it recommences For all domestic electrical work. From the simplest of repairs to complete re-wires. Call Graham on or Part P Qualified, Fully Insured. For a friendly & professional service. 41

42 BOSTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES UNIT D1 BOSTON INDUSTRIAL CENTRE NORFOLK STREET, BOSTON PE21 9HG TEL CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE bostonelectrics.co.uk WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SERVING CUSTOMERS IN THIS AREA NOW SINCE WE REPAIR MOST ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FROM VACUUM CLEANERS, MICROWAVE OVENS TO COOKERS AND WASHING MACHINES. IN OUR EXTENSIVE SHOWROOM WE HAVE ON DISPLAY over 100 fridges and freezers over 40 washing machines and dryers over 40 cookers and over 40 ovens and hobs. vacuum cleaners microwave ovens cooker hoods all colours of kettle and toaster food mixers and fryers table lamps and light fittings WE CAN OFFER EXTENDED GUARANTEES AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES DELIVERY AND CONNECTING (NOT GAS) PLUS REMOVAL OF THE OLD APPLIANCE IS FREE OF CHARGE WE ALSO SELL lots of different sorts of lamps including pearl light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and fittings salt for water softeners cooker hood filters and spares for washing machines plus lots of unusual bits and pieces COME IN AND BROWSE NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN BOSTON YOU WILL FIND US FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL 42

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44 BOLINGBROKE DEANERY MINISTRY The Bishop of Lincoln The Rt. Rev. Christopher Lowson Tel: or Office: Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PU Archdeacon of Lincoln The Venerable Gavin Kirk The Rural Dean of Bolingbroke The Rev d Canon Peter Coates The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF Tel: peter.coates50@yahoo.com South Ormsby Group Tel Deanery Office Assistant Curate The Rev d Teresa McLaughlin Tel: Bolingbroke Deanery Group Team Ministry Marden Hill, Partney, Spilsby & Stickney Clusters Team Rector The Rev d Canon Peter Coates (address as above). Team Vicar The Rev d Fran Jeffries The Rectory, Horbling Lane, Stickney, Boston, Lincs. PE22 8DQ Tel: revfjeffries@outlook.com Assistant Curate The Rev d Jean Coates Contact via The Vicarage, Spilsby coatesjean@yahoo.co.uk Deanery Synod Joint Chairmen: The Rural Dean and Lay Chair Mr. Bill Rose Bolingbroke Deanery Administrator Jane Howsam The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF Tel: peter.coates50@yahoo.com Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm Retired Clergy The Rev d. Joan Thornett 93 Boston Road, Spilsby, PE23 5HH Tel: fctjw@btinternet.com Readers Mr. Frank Richardson 8 Ashby Meadows, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5DN Tel: also Community Chaplain Mr Paul McLaughlin Tel: