Mission Statement The Diocese of Lincoln is called by God to faithful worship, confident discipleship and joyful service.

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1 Bolingbroke Deanery GrapeVine MAY 2016 ISSUE 479 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 1 50p

2 Bishop s Letter Dear Friends, Many of us will have experienced moments of awful isolation in our lives, or of panic, or of sheer joy. The range of situations, and of emotions, to which we can be exposed is huge. These things help to form the richness of human living. But in themselves they can sometimes be immensely difficult to handle. Jesus promise was to be with his friends. Although they experienced the crushing sadness of his death, and the huge sense of betrayal that most of them felt in terms of their own abandonment of him, they also experienced the joy of his resurrection and the happiness of new times spent with him. They would naturally have understood that his promise to be with them meant that he would not physically leave them. However, what Jesus meant when he said that they would not be left on their own was that the Holy Spirit would always be with them. It is the Spirit, the third Person of the Holy Trinity, that we celebrate during the month of May. Jesus is taken from us, body and all, but the Holy Spirit is poured out for us and on to us. The Feast of the Holy Spirit is Pentecost. It happens at the end of Eastertide, and thus marks the very last transition that began weeks before when, on Ash Wednesday, we entered the wilderness in preparation for Holy Week and Eastertide to come. Coming at the end of things Pentecost can sometimes seem to be almost an afterthought a last gasp of celebration before the year turns fully green and normal time resumes. I suggest that we should, however, try to see it as another moment of real transition, when, gifted with the Holy Spirit, God s people realise that they have all that they need in order to live their lives fully and without fear in the world. The Holy Spirit is described in scripture as advocate and guide. He is the Person of the Trinity who is always there. No matter what our particular emotions may be in any moment, God is with us. As we continue to grapple with population movement, with continuing unrest in so many parts of the world, and with the serious issue of the Referendum in our own country, to name but three things, I hope that we may draw strength, confidence and joy from the presence of the Spirit. Our gracious God does equip us with all that we need to live our lives as disciples in the world today. May God bless you this Pentecost and always, Bishop Nicholas 2

3 READINGS AT THE EUCHARIST Principal Service Sunday 1 st May 6 th Sunday of Easter (White) First Reading [Ezekiel ] Acts Psalm/Canticle Psalm 67 Second Reading Revelation 21.10, Gospel John or John The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading. Sunday 8 th May 7 th Sunday of Easter (White) Sunday after Ascension Day First Reading [Ezekiel } Acts Psalm/Canticle Psalm 97 Second Reading Gospel Revelation , 16-17, 20-end John end The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading. Sunday 15 th May Pentecost Whit Sunday (Red) First Reading Acts or Genesis Psalm/Canticle Psalm , 37b [or end] Second Reading Romans or Acts Gospel John [25-27] The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading. Sunday 22 nd May Trinity Sunday (Gold or White) First Reading Proverbs 8.1-4, Psalm/Canticle Psalm 8 Second Reading Romans Gospel John The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading. Sunday 29 th May 1 st Sunday after Trinity (Green) Continuous: Related: First Reading 1 Kings [17-end] 1 Kings end Psalm/Canticle Psalm 146 Psalm 30 Second Reading Galatians 1.11-end Gospel Luke

4 Group Registers: Funerals: Marden Hill Cluster Sylvia Joan Page 77 years Halton Fenside died Raymond Stainton 82 years Toynton All Saints died Spilsby Cluster Blanche Winn 91 years Great Steeping died Lucy Winifred Short 87 years Spilsby died Ivy May Todd 89 years Spilsby died Joyce Mary Ellerby 85 years Spilsby died Marjory Bradley 92 years Hundleby died Robert Franklin Evers 86 years Spilsby died Alastair Stephen Miller 65 years Halton Holegate died Stickney Cluster Ernest Carlton Smith 85 years Stickney died Baptisms: Marden Hill Cluster Connie Sarah-Elizabeth Waterson Toynton All Saints Spilsby Cluster Caitlin Louise Barnes Spilsby Partney Cluster William James Philip Ford Partney May Diary Dates 1 st -2 nd Fran s sponsored walk from Lincoln to Boston 3 rd Raithby Village Hall coffee morning, 10.30am 3 rd Little Steeping coffee morning in church 10.30am 3 rd DDP Planning event, 7-9pm 5 th Ascension Day Service at Hareby 7 th Stickford Photographic and Art Exhibition, St Helen s Church with May Fest at The Red Lion, Stickford 7 th St James Spilsby coffee mornings start, 10am 12 noon 8 th Stickford Photographic and Art Exhibition, St Helen s Church 10 th Parish Officer Training Day, Petwood Hotel 10 th Toynton PCC meeting, 7pm 11 th Stickney PCC 13 th Archdeacons Visitation service at Laceby 14 th Toynton All Saints Chine Supper, Chapel Room, 7pm 15 th -21 st Christian Aid Week 16 th Hundleby PCC meeting, 2pm 16 th Stickford Church Bingo 17 th Little Steeping coffee morning in church 10.30am 4

5 17 th The Old Rectory Communion, Stickney 17 th Chapter meeting 17 th Archdeacon Visitation service at Sleaford 18 th Archdeacon Visitation service at Freiston 21 st Parish Officer Training Day at Lincoln College 21 st New Leake Bingo 25 th Spilsby Cluster Meeting 7pm, Spilsby Vicarage 30 th East Kirkby Air Field Tombola for St Helen s Church, Stickford 31 st Little Steeping coffee morning in church 10.30am June Diary Dates 1 st PAM Group, Spilsby Vicarage, 7pm (please note change of date) 4 th Firsby Festival, Firsby Church 10am 6pm 4 th Hagworthingham Gift Day 4 th Lincoln Diocesan Ladies Choir Concert, Stickney church 5 th Firsby Festival, Firsby Church 10am 5pm 5 th Welcome to Archdeacon Gavin Kirk, St Mary s Horncastle, 6pm 5 th East Keal Pet Service, 3pm 6 th Deanery Synod, 7pm, Hamilton Hall, Tetford LN9 6QQ 7 th Raithby PCC, Village Hall, 7pm 8 th DDP Planning, St James Spilsby, 7-9pm 9 th Rural Dean s Meeting 10 th East Keal PCC, Maralyn s, 3pm 12 th Great Steeping PCC, Church, 3pm 13 th Marden Hill Cluster Meeting, Spilsby Vicarage, 7pm 13 th -17 th Rev d Fran on Strategic Leadership Course 14 th Churches Together meeting, Spilsby Vicarage, 2.30pm 14 th Old Bolingbroke PCC, 7.30pm 15 th Lincoln AMPC 18 th Hundleby Fete, 2-4pm 18 th Mavis Enderby Mid-summer Madness, 2-4pm 20 th Hagworthingham PCC, 2.30pm 21 st The Old Rectory Communion, Stickney 22 nd Spilsby PCC, Spilsby Vicarage, 7pm 24 th Sutterby Service, 7pm 25 th Skendleby Summer Supper 26 th Ordinations at Lincoln 27 th Stickney Cluster Discipleship Annual Review Please note date changes PAM Group next meeting ~ Wednesday 1 st June Deanery Synod ~ Monday 6 th June 5

6 DEANERY CONFIRMATION SERVICE St James Church, Spilsby Sunday 22 nd May at 10.00am At Present we have only one candidate. Therefore, I would like to invite anyone who would like to explore their faith a bit deeper to think about joining us for the preparation journey. Those who have already been confirmed and those who have not (there will be no pressure to be confirmed at the end of the sessions, it will be for the individual to decide). I have often found that those who have already been confirmed not only help those preparing but find it a great opportunity for new growth in their own lives. Wednesday Mornings. At the 10.30am Eucharist at St James Spilsby we will address different Marks of our Faith and explore each topic afterwards over a coffee. Rev d Fran s Bit! I am watching the weather forecast with increasing foreboding. Why? Because I am just one week away from my sponsored walk from Lincoln to Boston 33 miles along the Water Rail Way. And the forecast is not great. Rain, rain and more rain is anticipated for Bank Holiday Monday. Am I surprised? Not really. But am I tempted to call it off? Certainly. Two days in the pouring rain does not sound much like fun. And I am certainly not confident that I will manage to complete the course. So, why am I putting myself through this? Partly, because it felt like a good idea at the time! Partly because it is my way of raising money for our cluster Parish share which does not involve me in more meetings with more cake and biscuits to add to my ever expanding waistline. But mainly, because it is something I really, really want to do. I love getting out for long walks with my camera, because out there in the countryside, I can converse with God in a different way. This is where I can allow him to speak without being confined to the words on a page. So, will I make it to the end? By the time you read this, you may well know the answer. But even if I don t, I will have spent some happy, if rather wet, hours with a very, very loving Father. And that will always make it worth the effort. 6

7 Marden Hill, Partney & Spilsby Developing Discipleship Programme Tuesday 3 May Planning event 7-9pm Wednesday 8 June Planning event 7-9pm Sunday 10 July Deanery celebration service 6pm Faithful, Confident, Joyful OUR CALLING FROM GOD is to work together across the Bolingbroke Team to RECONNECT DISPERSED COMMUNITIES with the TRANSFORMING LOVE OF JESUS through our FELLOWSHIP, INCLUSIVENESS & SERVICE Our Vision In 5yrs time we aim to have more visible links between people of faith and our local communities by working together in a ministry of encouragement across boundaries. Agree? Next Meeting of Discipleship Planning 3/5/16 May 1 2 Rev Fran is undertaking a sponsored walk from Lincoln to Boston along the Water Rail Way to raise funds for the Stickney Cluster Parish Share. Can you sponsor her? Either contact her by phone ( ), by (revfjeffries@outlook.com) or visit her Just Giving Page: THY KINGDOM COME 8th to 15th May CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 15th to 21st May Two important weeks in May that we can show what it means to be Christians, prayer and action. One leads to the other and visa versa. Christian Aid widens our concept of neighbour but we need to be aware of our responsibility close to home. Please pray and think how you can support and use the Neighbourhood Volunteer Support. Sunday 26th June sees the ordination of Sam Parsons as a Deacon in Lincoln Cathedral, (morning) let me know if you would like a seat in the bus? Call the Team Office Sunday 26th June sees the retirement of The Rev d Cheryl Hilliam as Parish Priest in South Ormsby (Evening) Please book the dates. 7

8 Christian Aid Week: the week we love every neighbour Picture a young mother of four. Her husband has left. She has no land. No assets. No savings. And the only work she can get is backbreaking manual labour for as little as 74p a day. Her home has been flooded several times, and last August it flooded again. This is Morsheda. She s our neighbour, and she desperately needs our help. From May, our church will join with more than 20,000 others across the country for the sake of people like Morsheda. Across the UK and Ireland we will deliver 7 million envelopes to our local neighbours to raise money for our global neighbours in need. It s an opportunity to reach out to our community, and to make sure some of the world s poorest people have enough to eat and a safe place to live. A Home Safety Package from Christian Aid could raise Morsheda s home on an earth plinth, safe from the flood plain, and give her resources to invest in things like farm animals, seeds and a composting kit giving her the tools she needs to build a better future. A new chance at life for Morsheda costs as little as 250. Can you deliver and collect Christian Aid envelopes to your neighbours to help our church raise money this Christian Aid Week? Contact any of the clergy if you can get involved. Visit of Fr Richard Ounsworth OP (Blackfriars Oxford) to Spilsby Saturday 21 st May OLEM Church starting with 9.30am Mass Contact Patrick

9 Spilsby and District Neighbourhood Volunteer Support Good Neighbour Scheme Work is currently being undertaken with a view to setting up a Good Neighbour Scheme in the Spilsby and District area. In order to gauge interest, we need to find out: If there is a need If there are people willing to volunteer What is a Good Neighbour Scheme?: It s a voluntary group run by local residents It offers help to others (see overleaf for examples) What do you need to do?: Please complete the survey overleaf and return to the Spilsby Surgery Good Neighbour Schemes can offer a range of services such as those indicated below that may be helpful to people living in the area. Please read the list and tick the boxes to show whether you might use these services and/or might be able to volunteer your time and help. You can tick boxes in both columns. If you think you might be able to offer some time as a volunteer, the amount of time is entirely up to you even a couple of hours a month helps! All volunteer expenses would be reimbursed and all volunteers fully insured and DBS checked for free (as appropriate). I MIGHT NEED POSSIBLE SERVICES THIS MYSELF Occasional lifts to doctor, lunch club, shops etc. Befriending popping round for a chat over a cup of tea Form filling/letter writing/help with using a computer Collecting prescriptions, pensions etc. or occasional help with shopping Small household repairs/practical tasks (such as changing a lightbulb) Pet care/dog walking etc. I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP WITH THIS Indoor plant watering/light gardening Being part of the phone rota, to answer callers and match them with a suitable volunteer Being part of the organising group helping with publicity, fundraising etc. Other please specify If you would like to volunteer, or use the service, please put your name and address on forms from Church with this form and return your completed questionnaire to Jeannie Bee at Spilsby Surgery or have a word with Fr Peter: Thank you 9

10 Archbishops Call for Great Wave of Prayer for Evangelism During Pentecost The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting churches to pray for the evangelisation of the nation during the week before Pentecost Sunday. The Archbishops have written to every serving parish priest in the Church of England expressing their longing to see a great wave of prayer across our land, throughout the Church of England and many other Churches from 8th-15th May. The week of prayer will culminate in Beacon Events around the country over Pentecost weekend, where people will pray for the renewal of the Holy Spirit and the confidence to share their faith. In their letter the Archbishops said: At the heart of our prayers will be words that Jesus himself taught us Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. It is impossible to overstate the life-transforming power of the Lord s Prayer. It is a prayer that is reassuring enough to be on the lips of the dying and yet dangerous enough to be banned in cinemas. It is famous enough to be spoken each day by billions in hundreds of languages and yet intimate enough to draw us ever closer into friendship with Jesus Christ. It is simple enough to be memorised by small children and yet profound enough to sustain a whole lifetime of prayer. When we pray it with sincerity and with joy, there is no imagining the new ways in which God can use us to his glory. The Archbishops are suggesting various ways churches can engage with the week of prayer. These include holding a day or week of continuous 24/7 prayer as parishes, teams or deaneries; saying special prayers in Sunday worship; prayer walking; or handing out a novena prayer card to every congregation member. We have booklets Nine Days of Prayer please ask for one. Join in our Prayer from Hareby to Pentecost> Friends of Metheringham Airfield WARTIME WEEKEND 1 st & 2 nd May am 5pm Adults 5 Under 16s free contact: 10

11 STICKNEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Here are some photographs taken at the Easter Service, which was held at St Luke s in Stickney on Thursday, 24 th March Year Six children getting ready to process down the aisle with church and school banners. Some of Key stage One children performing a song. Three Year 4 children saying the prayers that they composed. These two photographs show the cross, before and afterwards, being decorated with daffodils by children, staff and members of the congregation. 11

12 The South Ormsby Group of Parishes Tetford and Salmonby Scarecrows Sunday 1 st May and Monday 2 nd May 10am to 5.30pm Come and see the village scarecrows and visit St Mary s Church. Live entertainment, craft stalls, and refreshments available all day. This is a village event to support St Mary s Roof Fund, the School and other Clubs and organisations in the community St Andrew s Church, Little Steeping is open every other Tuesday from 3 rd May 10.30am Tea, coffee and cakes available Come and have a look around Monday Bank holidays 2 nd and 30 th May 7.30 pm Stickney Youth Centre Good prizes and refreshments All welcome Proceeds to Stickney Church Raithby Village Hall Coffee Morning Tuesday 3 rd May 10.30am 12noon RNLI AGM Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 7.30 pm The Smithy, East Keal, Spilsby - (Motley Engineering) PE23 4AS We are looking for new members 12

13 C O F F E E M O R N I N G S Every Saturday from 7 th May 10am 12 noon Come and join us for coffee, cake, chat and some fun! Fundraisers to be held alongside the coffee mornings:- 7 th May ~ Macmillan and Children s Cancer 14 th May ~ Children s Society 21 st May ~ Christian Aid Second Sunday at 6 Little Steeping Village Hall Sunday 8 th May at 6.00pm Eresby Hall News After a very busy March celebrating Easter, the residents looked forward to a more relaxed April. We have had two special birthdays to celebrate in April as well as a visit by Clothes For You. Residents were able to think about Spring and Summer outfits for the months ahead. Colleagues will also be encouraging all our residents to use their vote this May. Our voting campaign in 2015 was quite successful with several residents going to the polling station and we hope we can encourage more to vote this year. Dementia Awareness Week starts on May 19 th and Eresby Hall will be opening the doors to welcome visitors to join us in raising awareness of how to live well with dementia. There are activities and events running throughout the week and this coincides with The Order of St John Care Trust launching its Dementia strategy. One of the regular visitors to Eresby Hall is Janet Enderby and her ice cream trolley. The residents enjoy a cornet with a jelly baby and chocolate. On May 19 th we have the ever popular Employee Awards where several of our colleagues were nominated last year with Audrey Parsons and Graham Unwin both being winners. 13

14 St Helen s Church, Stickford Saturday 7 th May and Sunday 8 th May 12 noon to 5pm If you have any paintings or art work you would like to exhibit or if you have some photos you would like to display please contact Cheryl Steele on or Rev Fran Jeffries on Also, at MAYPOLE DANCING and NOT AT THE SEASIDE THEMED GAMES AND EVENTS Saturday 7 th May from 2pm to 5pm Do we listen and act upon the message? I was asked a question at Chapter; What for me is that special aspect in the service of Holy Communion, the Eucharist, which always hits the spot? Wow, how do you answer that? Perhaps you have an immediate answer, which I pray is not; none of it reaches any part of me. But, if I am very honest with myself, I fear people are being left untouched by what should be the backbone of their Christian life. All very well for me to wax sort of lyrical about how I am touched by this awesome service and how I pray fervently to lead others to Christ through it, but what for me is that special moment? Generally it is always being with those I love and lead and sharing that most sacred meal together. Specifically, well I became a little side tracked and began to think of those who will never have the chance to share anything together, let alone the message of our resurrected Lord. I thought of the story of the beggar who sat with a mirror in front of his face, reminding passers-by how fortunate they were and that maybe they could give a thought to how it would feel to be in his shoes. I thought of some hideous rich and privileged initiation when they were told to burn a 50 pound note in front of a beggar. I thought of that reading in James: Anyone who listens to the message but does not act on it is like somebody looking in a mirror at the face nature gave him; he glances at himself and goes his way, and promptly forgets what he looked like. James 1:

15 I thought of the sacrifice of our Lord and his resurrection. I thought of all the people I have had the awesome privilege of leading in the Eucharist as their priest and the words from James are very much in my mind. I know the thing that hits the spot; it is the confession. The sacrament of confession and absolution so directs my heart and my soul. I listen to God s word week by week, day by day; acting upon it is sometimes a very different matter. Yet, no matter how many times I read and listen to the word and fail to always put words into actions, if my intentions have been pure, or shall we say devoid of any evil intent, then God will forgive me and within the service of Holy Communion I can confess, be forgiven, receive the consecrated elements and go out into the world to once again try to do my very best. When you come to a church service, what touches your spirit and feeds you, enables you to know how much God loves you and asks you to work in his world, for his glory? Toynton All Saints April Lottery Winners 1 st No.94 A Lamb 2 nd No.28 P Howes 3 rd No.102 C Wise Ma ny tha nks for all your support...next Draw 1st May 15 Alf T Organiser Tetford and District WI Quiz Night Friday 13 th May at 7.30pm Hamilton Hall, Tetford Refreshments and Raffle SPILSBY U3A The next meeting will be on Marden Hill Cluster April Lottery Winners 1 st No.51 M Clark 2 nd No.16 B E Forster 3 rd No.20 G Cheetham 2 per person All Welcome Contact Pat Harrison for further details Wednesday 11 th May at 2.00pm, in the Franklin Hall, Spilsby This will start with the Annual General Meeting followed by a talk on, "The Life and Music of Buddy Holiday" by Denise Harrison

16 ARCHDEACONS VISITATION SERVICES 2016 Friday 13 th May St Margaret s Church, Laceby (DN37) Tuesday 17 th May St Deny s Church, Sleaford (NG34) Wednesday 18 th May St James Church, Freiston (PE22) Parish Officer Training Days 2016 Tuesday 10 th May Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa (LN10) Saturday 21 st May Lincoln College, Lincoln (LN2) These days are an opportunity aimed at parish officers to receive practical training and guidance on specific aspects of their roles and to reflect with others on ministry in their parishes. Toynton All Saints Church are holding their ANNUAL CHINE SUPPPER ON SATURDAY 14 th MAY 2016 in Toynton All Saints Chapel Room at 7.00 pm Tickets 7.50 Contact Mrs C. Carey on An excellent night...not to be missed! Skendleby Ladies Guild BEETLE DRIVE Tuesday 10 th May 7.00pm The Old School, Skendleby Coffee & Cake Raffle etc. Admission: 5-00 ( child) Proceeds for Guild Funds 16

17 FAMILY SERVICE The congregation of St James Church was surprised to be greeted at the Family service on April 3 rd by Mrs Bruin, a friendly brown bear. The theme of the service was All creatures great and small and the children coloured in pictures of animals. Reverend Joan Thornett welcomed Mrs Bruin to the service and later chatted with her about her life, what she liked eating, where she lived and how she cared for her cubs. Jane Parker and Margaret Cook had brought some animal friends with them; a cat, rabbit and monkey puppets and Reverend Joan introduced Holy Moley, a puppet mole who lived in a box. The children talked about how they should care for different pets and sang the song Who built the ark? A poem read by Sam and Rupert Parsons, entitled When the time was right talked about God creating the earth and Jane Parker read about the building of the ark from the book of Genesis. Joan reminded us of our responsibility to care for the environment and the animals that live within it. Some of the congregation received a bear hug from Mrs Bruin. Grateful thanks to Sue West for her help and to the congregation for once again being such good sports. Sue was certainly not cold in her bear costume! The Family service team really appreciate the support they receive. The next Family service is on May 1 st at 10.00am. The theme will be Buttons. in church for Christian Aid Saturday 14 th May 10.00am 12 noon in St Luke s Church, Stickney Free coffee/tea/squash and Biscuits Raffle and tombola If people are unable to attend donations of copper and silver coins will be gratefully received by PCC members 17

18 Halton Holegate 100 Club April winners Mrs D Cammack Mr R Tuplin Mrs A Pountney Mrs J Bell East Keal Gt Steeping Spilsby Halton Holegate Deanery Wholeness & Healing Service St Andrew s Church, Halton Holegate Sunday 15 th May at 6.00pm St Andrew's, Halton Holegate COFFEE MORNING FRIDAY 20 TH MAY TO TO BE HELD AT: 'KANDY' SPILSBY ROAD HALTON HOLEGATE PROCEEDS TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN CHRISTIAN AID & ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, HALTON HOLEGATE (TO BE HELD IN GARDEN WEATHER PERMITTING) Eastville Village Hall Saturday 21 st May Doors open 1.15pm Eyes down 2.00pm Proceeds for New Leake church funds 18

19 CAPTION COMPETITION A April Winner: I haven t seen you for years. You haven t changed a bit. Congratulations to - Mary Bosak MAY PHOTO Please send your captions, by 14 th May to Caption Competition The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF or to flossy.01@btinternet.com Don t forget a prize is given for the winning entry GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE All copy for next month s issue to be with the Editor by the 14 th May. The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF Tel: (Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm) flossy.01@btinternet.com 1 / 8 page - 40 Grape Vine Advertising Prices per year 1/ 4 page / 2 page - 90 Full page Please contact Jane Howsam on (Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm) for further details or flossy.01@btinternet.com 19

20 Langton Concerts (7th season) Saturday 21 May pm Langton Church, Langton by Spilsby PE23 4PU Sarah Bennett (flute) - Oliver Cave (violin) Luba Tunnicliffe (viola) - Peteris Sokolovskis (cello) Carl Maria von Weber Overture to "Oberon" Antonio Vivaldi Concerto No 2 in G minor Franz Schubert String Trio in B flat D 471 L van Beethoven Serenade in D major, Op 25 for flute, violin, viola Jacques Casterede Ombres et Clartes Albert Roussel Trio for flute, viola, 'cello W A Mozart Flute Quartet in D major K 285 Followed by drinks and canapés in the candlelit church Donations: 13 in advance or 15 on the door / david@douglases.net The performers have all studied at the major UK music academies and colleges in London and elsewhere and continue to win significant awards in many countries. The concert is generously supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme. SPILSBY CLUSTER MEETING Wednesday 25 th May The Vicarage, Spilsby 7.00pm 20

21 You are invited to join the Ladies of Hundleby WI for afternoon tea to celebrate the Queen s 90 th Birthday Saturday 21 st May 2.30pm 4.30pm in Hundleby Parish Rooms Entry by ticket only Adults 6 Children 2 Patriotic music will be played during the tea For tickets please telephone Pat Bourn or Gill Clarke or any Hundleby WI member Spirit of Sutterby Oh, What A Rackett! An Evening of Medieval Music with the City of Lincoln Waites including an introductory talk by Lesley Clarke Saturday, May 28 th St James Church, Spilsby 7pm 7.50 to include refreshments For more information: spiritofsutterby@gmail.com RAITHBY VILLAGE HALL PLANT SALE AND COFFEE MORNING Saturday 4 th June 2106 from noon. A chance to stock up with plants for the garden and have a cuppa and some of our delicious home-made cake. Details from Barbara on

22 The Stickney Cluster of Churches Calling All Snappers. Can you take a winning photograph? We will be hosting a photographic exhibition in November 2016 and we are looking for your photographs to display. The themes which we are seeking are: The Local Area The Local Church at work It s a wonderful world My pet and other animals Celebration Still Life Two winners will be selected in each category (U16 and Adult) and the winning photographs will be used for our 2017 Calendar which will be launched at the exhibition. Entries should be ed as attachments to revfjeffries@outlook.com. by 10 September The body of the should include your name, address and telephone number, and the category for which each picture is submitted. If you are entering the U16 competition, please also supply your date of birth and the school/college attended. By submitting an entry you agree: 1. The work is your own 2. Permission is given for the image to be used in the 2017 calendar The winners will each receive a copy of the Calendar at the launch event in November (more details nearer the time) Stickford Easter Draw Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Easter Draw in any way either by buying tickets, donating prizes or coming to the bingo when it was drawn. We would like especially to thank BB Insure of Boston and Skegness who sponsored our raffle tickets and Houldershaw s Coal Merchants of Stickford for donating coal and The Red Lion at Stickford for donating a Sunday lunch as prizes. We raised 258 which will help towards the upkeep of the church. 22

23 MARDEN HILL CLUSTER East Keal-East Kirkby-Hagnaby-Hagworthingham-Hareby-Mavis Enderby-Miningsby- Lusby-Old Bolingbroke-Toynton All Saints-Toynton St. Peter-West Keal MAY 2016 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st May West Keal 9.30am Holy Communion Easter 6 Old Bolingbroke 11.15am Holy Communion Toynton All Saints 11.15am Morning Prayer East Kirkby 3.00pm Holy Communion 5 th May Hareby 7.00pm Ascension Day service 8 th May East Keal 9.30am Holy Communion Easter 7 Hagworthingham 11.15am Morning Prayer Toynton St Peter 3.00pm Evening Prayer 15 th May Mavis Enderby 8.00am Holy Communion Old Bolingbroke 11.15am Morning Prayer Pentecost Toynton All Saints 11.15am Holy Communion West Keal 11.15am Morning Prayer East Kirkby 3.00pm Evening Prayer Halton Holegate 6.00pm Healing Service Hagworthingham 6.00pm Holy Communion 22 nd May Trinity Sunday Spilsby 10.30am Deanery Confirmation Service 29 th May East Keal 8.00am Holy Communion Trinity 1 Toynton St Peter 3.00pm Holy Communion MARDEN HILL CLUSTER MEETING Monday 13 th June The Vicarage, Spilsby 7.00pm 23

24 PARTNEY CLUSTER Ashby by Partney, Aswardby, Candlesby, Dalby, Langton w Sutterby, Partney, Sausthorpe, Scremby, Skendleby MAY 2016 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st May Scremby 9.30am Holy Communion Easter 6 Partney 11.15am Family Service Partney 11.45am Holy Communion 5 th May Hareby 7.00pm Ascension Day service 8 th May Aswardby 9.30am Morning prayer Easter 7 Skendleby 11.15am Holy Communion 15 th May Candlesby 9.30am Holy Communion Dalby 9.30am Holy Communion Pentecost Sausthorpe 11.15am Family Service Partney 6.00pm Evening Prayer Halton Holegate 6.00pm Healing Service 22 nd May Trinity Sunday Spilsby 10.30am Deanery Confirmation Service 29 th May Langton 11.15am Family Service Trinity 1 Skendleby 6.00pm Evening Prayer TABLE TENNIS Every Wednesday in the VICTORY HALL, PARTNEY 7.00pm to 9.00pm 2.50 per person (Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult) Contact victoryhall@partneyvillage.co.uk for more details 24

25 STICKNEY CLUSTER Eastville ~ Midville ~ New Leake ~ Stickford ~ Stickney MAY 2016 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st May Stickney 11.15am Cluster Holy Easter 6 Communion 5 th May Hareby 7.00pm Ascension Day service 8 th May Stickney 9.30am Morning Worship Easter 7 Stickford 11.15am Holy Communion New Leake 3.00pm Evening Worship 15 th May Stickney 11.15am All Age Worship Pentecost Halton Holegate 6.00pm Healing Service 22 nd May Trinity Sunday Spilsby 10.30am Deanery Confirmation Service 29 th May Stickney 9.30am Holy Communion Trinity 1 Stickford 11.15am Morning Worship New Leake 3.00pm Holy Communion Morning Prayer every Thursday morning at 9.00am at St Luke's, Stickney followed by a coffee morning Tuesday 17 th May 3.00pm Holy Communion at the Old Rectory Care Home 25

26 SOUTH ORMSBY GROUP Bag Enderby, Brinkhill, Calceby, Driby, Farforth, Harrington, Haugh, Ketsby, Maidenwell, Oxcombe, Ruckland, Salmonby, Somersby, South Ormsby, Tetford & Worlaby. MAY 2016 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP 1 st May Mill Farm, Ketsby 10.30am Rogation service Easter 6 5 th May Hareby 7.00pm Ascension Day service 8 th May Harrington 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Easter 7 Ruckland 10.30am Holy Communion CW 15 th May Bag Enderby 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Pentecost Tetford 10.30am Holy Communion CW Halton Holegate 6.00pm Healing Service 22 nd May Somersby 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Spilsby 10.30am Deanery Confirmation Trinity Sunday Service 29 th May Brinkhill 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Trinity 1 South Ormsby 10.30am Holy Communion CW 5 th June Tetford 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Trinity 2 Ruckland 10.30am Holy Communion CW 10.00am Every Wednesday Prayers in Brinkhill Church Hall 26

27 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 MAY 2016 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP Sunday 1 st May - Family Service Buttons 1 st May Spilsby 8.00am Eucharist Easter 6 Hundleby 9.30am Eucharist Spilsby 10.00am Family Service Halton Holegate 6.00pm Evening Prayer Raithby 6.00pm Eucharist 3 rd May Firsby 10.30am Eucharist 5 th May Hareby 7.00pm Ascension Day service 8 th May Spilsby 9.30am Eucharist Easter 7 Hundleby 9.30am Morning Prayer Halton Holegate 11.15am Morning Prayer Great Steeping 3.00pm Eucharist Little Steeping 6.00pm 2 nd Sunday at 6 15 th May Spilsby 9.30am Eucharist Pentecost Hundleby 9.30am Eucharist Raithby 11.15am Morning Prayer Firsby 3.00pm Evening Prayer Halton Holegate 6.00pm Healing Service 22 nd May Trinity Sunday Spilsby 10.30am Deanery Confirmation Service 29 th May Spilsby 9.30am Eucharist Trinity 1 Hundleby 9.30am Morning Prayer Little Steeping 9.30am Eucharist Halton Holegate 11.15am Eucharist Great Steeping 3.00pm Evening Prayer Daily Prayer: Wednesday: 8.00am Daily at St James Spilsby 10.30am St James Eucharist 27

28 FIRSBY FESTIVAL at St Andrew s church Saturday 4 th June 10am 6pm Sunday 5 th June 10am 5pm Paintings and glass by local artists Flowers by the church ladies Various Stalls in church and churchyard Refreshments If you would like a stall please contact Chris on St LINCOLN DIOCESAN LADIES CHOIR CONCERT including Faure s Requiem Saturday 4 th June Luke s Church, Stickney PE22 8BF 7.00pm Tickets 8 ( 6 concessions) available in advance from Jean on or entrance on the day Louth Choral Society presents 'Broadway Nights', a full and varied programme including a summertime selection of songs from favourite shows on Sunday 3rd July pm at St James's Church, Louth. Conductor Martin Pickering. Louth Junior Choir will also be performing, led by Kate Witney. Tickets are available from Eve & Ranshaw, Louth, telephone or visit Reserved 10, under 18's 5. Unreserved 7, under 18's free. Buy 5 tickets, get 6th free. Registered charity no

29 FUDGE EVENING Friday 10 th June 7.30pm Langton Village Hall Watch fudge being made by Firsby Fudge Producers Talk on the production and selling Taste the flavours BUFFET SUPPER Raffle Admission by ticket 6 adult 3 child Available from Ian & Shirley Whitworth Proceeds to Community Defibrillator To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen s 90 th Birthday Afternoon Tea and Photograph Exhibition Saturday 11 th June pm Skendleby Old School Raffle Outdoor Games (Anyone who has photos of local interest which could be used, please contact Julia Brocklehurst or Peter White) 29

30 RAITHBY VILLAGE HALL On the occasion of her Official Birthday to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth, our longest serving monarch. THE QUEEN S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Saturday 11th June at 3.00pm Tickets 6.00 per person Please obtain your tickets in advance from Barbara on , Carrie on or Julia on ASWARDBY HALL OPEN GARDEN PE23 4JS Sunday 12 June 11am 4pm Garden tearoom, plant stall Horncastle & District Photographic Society Entry by donation Funds raised to go to St Helen s Church, Aswardby ST PETER AND ST PAUL S CHURCH, SCREMBY OPEN GARDENS AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW Show Prize kindly donated by Savills of Lincoln SUNDAY 26TH JUNE FROM 12 NOON TO 4.00 PM LINCOLNSHIRE SAUSAGE BBQ AFTERNOON TEAS DENNETTS ICE CREAM RAFFLE ALFORD MORRIS DANCERS IN AID OF SCREMBY CHURCH RESTORATION FUND FOR DETAILS CONTACT: LIZ DRAKE emvdrake@hotmail.com OR SOPHIE GREGORY sophie.gregory@btinternet.com Join us for a hive of activity at St James Fayre, Spilsby Saturday 23 July 10am 4pm Art & Craft stalls, lots of fun and games, refreshments 30

31 PETE WATERSON DECORATING SERVICES ~ painting ~ ~ wallpapering ~ ~ tiling ~ petewaterson1987@gmail.com Any size jobs considered Free no obligation quote BTEC Level 2 Painting and Decorating TRACEY SMEDLEY Counsellor Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Theories Mobile:

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34 HORNCASTLE EYE CARE NHS and Private Eye Examinations Includes Digital Retinal Imaging Budget to top designer frames Single Vision spectacles from complete Bifocals and Varifocals from complete Repairs and on site glazing for a fast service 3-4 Market Place Horncastle LN9 5HD Tel: horncastleeyecare@gmail.com KBM Foot Health Beautiful are the feet Kate O Flynn MCFHP MAFHP Foot Health Practioner Advertsing Space Available 34

35 Let your cat stay in the comfort of its own familiar surroundings when you are away from home. The Cat Lady will visit your home daily while you are away and attend to your cat s needs. Less stressful for your cat and cheaper for you than cattery fees Phone Sally, The Cat Lady, on or to discuss your cat s requirements. BED & BREAKFAST near to Spilsby Own entrance, sitting room and shower room. TV, Free Wi-fi Tea/coffee facilities Contact Jean Tel: Mob: LOUTH PLAYGOERS RIVERHEAD THEATRE FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS MAY 7 th Lincolnshire Jazz Festival performance by Philip Clouts Quartet 18 th -28 th Sister Act. Playgoers annual musical by Cheri & Bill Steinkellner with lyrics by Glenn Slater JUNE 1 st The Debt Collectors by John Godber and performed by Reform Theatre Box Office Now booking on line Horncastle McTimoney Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic, Ultrasound, Remedial Therapy + Massage Treatments for: Back Pain Neck Pain Joint Pain Sports Injuries Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available Lesley Rolfe DC, BSc, MMCA, MRCoC Established 25 years Tel: High St, Horncastle LN9 5HP General Chiropractic Council Registered No

36 Halton Holegate Church of England Primary School Halton Holegate is a good (Ofsted 2014) school with a friendly, family atmosphere, encouraging children to reach their full potential. We are proud of our whole school community and invite you to make an appointment to look round and have a chat. Head teacher Damian Sunter Contact: Station Road, Halton Holegate, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5PB enquiries@haltonholegate.lincs.sch.uk or visit our website: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Local Builder/Decorator Over 30 years experience in the building trade All aspects of Property Maintenance undertaken NO JOB TOO SMALL! Telephone: or for a FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE PHIL WHITE 73 Halton Road Spilsby Lincs PE23 5LD 36

37 SPILSBY PACKAGING BUBBLE WRAP ~ PARCEL TAPE PADDED ENVELOPES ~ MAIL BAGS POSTAL BOXES ~ TISSUE PAPER GREETINGS CARDS ~ VINYL GLOVES CRAFT SUPPLIES ~ STATIONERY 6-7 The Terrace Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5JR Clothing/blankets etc. for the Salvation Army Could anyone with un-needed warm clothing (sweaters, coats, socks, shoes etc.) blankets, sleeping bags etc. please contact me as I am collecting on a regular basis for the Salvation Army to help with homeless people in Skegness, Lincoln and Boston. There are more than you might think. All donations would be much appreciated. I will collect. Please call Richard Walter on COUNTY LINX RADIO The local online radio station County Linx Radio will be able to visit with their mobile online radio studio and broadcast online from local events taking place across East Lincolnshire. This will be good for the community and for County Linx Radio. 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 Don t forget that you can listen to us 24/7 on our website and we are still looking for volunteers to take part at our Irby in the Marsh online studio. 37

38 Richard s Gardening Services All aspects of gardening 20 years experience Please contact: Tel: Mob: Ray Ford Carpentry & Joinery Bespoke/Heritage Mob: Tel: Winston Road, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5HJ Eresby Hall is situated in Spilsby providing residential care for older people offering high quality long and short-term care and flexible day care in a homely environment. Our tea room is open: Thursdays 10am 11.30pm Sundays 2pm 4pm Please contact Donella Savage on for more information. Registered charity no

39 The Compleat Gardener Ltd We are professional, qualified gardeners working for domestic and commercial clients throughout the area. We have established an enviable reputation for our work and can offer you a quality service backed by garden design expertise We are also able to provide a total lawn-care package to give you the emerald green lawn you have always wanted. For further information and a free estimate without obligation, please call Mark Fort on PAUL EVERARD REGISTERED PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR THE BUNGALOW, TOYNTON FENSIDE, SPILSBY, LINCS., PE23 5DB Telephone/Fax: Mobile: twinturbopaul2@aol.com Est Time served City & Guilds Tradesman serving the area for forty years. FOR ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING AND HEATING REPAIRS AND HEATING CONTACT PAUL FOR FREE QUOTATIONS AND INFORMATION 39

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41 C.J.S Established 1990 Painting and decorating Tiling Property maintenance (internal and external) Phone Chris on or Free estimates. Good rates for senior citizens. STICKNEY FOOT-CARE Peter Atkin Dip TCFCP (NCFE Approved) Mobile Foot-care Practitioner Treatment and advice relating to: Corns, Calluses, Bunions, Hard skin, Verrucae, Ingrown nails, Fungal/Hard nails, Nail cut & file, Diabetic foot recognition, Foot massage and General footcare advice Contact me on: or

42 Julia M. Holliday Visiting Chiropody/Podiatry Service by Health & Social Care Professions Registered Practitioner. H.C.P.C Reg No 5859 Practitioner has 35+ years experience as a Chiropodist/Podiatrist in:- * NHS, * Industrial * Private Practice * Care Homes and with all types of client base including:- * Learning disabilities & challenging behaviour * Diabetes * High Risk Patients Receipts recognised by most major Health Insurers. Prices & availability on application. Tel; RAITHBY VILLAGE HALL PRIVATE HIRE Book our historic village hall for your private function or for a meeting, lecture, or regular classes. Full kitchen facilities, crockery and glassware with seating and tables for up to people. Disabled facilities Our rate is just 7.50 per hour, with special weekend rates for weddings and reduced rates for regular bookings. Contact Hall Manager Jennifer Little on , or

43 J & J FUELS (BOSTON) Your local suppliers of Domestic Heating Oil & Farm Diesel Family owned and run for over 30 years Prompt delivery Competitive prices Friendly service Contact us on Anytime All major credit cards accepted Stephen Northgraves WHITE COTTAGE JOINERY Established 1981 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS WINDOWS DOORS GUTTERS UPVC WOOD or METAL REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS ALSO SMALL BUILDING WORK AND DECORATING NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATES White Cottage, Mill Lane, Keal Cotes, Spilsby. PE23 4AJ Tel: Mobile:

44 Nigel Coe Handyman Property maintenance Contact: Tel: Mob: Jacky & Simon welcome you to BLUELINE COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST 37 HUNDLEBY ROAD SPILSBY PE23 5LP Tel: Mobile: 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

45 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 45

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47 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 47

48 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 Newhome Computers Does your computer need retraining? Or do you need training? Has it stopped doing as it s told? Worse it s gone on a go slow! Internet problems or worries? Simply call Steve on I speak English and Computer so you both understand. We also build new models arrange retirement for old or naughty machines, as well as training if it really is you. 48

49 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 WILL ELLERBY TYRES ALSO OFFERING A RANGE OF MECHANICAL SERVICES AT UNIT 16 SPILSBY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PARKER S FUNERAL DIRECTORS For personal, caring and sympathetic service. Family business established over 100 years. Choice of Prepayment Plans Private Chapels of Rest 24 Hour Service. Contact: SANDRA PARKER 16 St. John Street, Wainfleet, Telephone: Church Street, Spilsby, Telephone And 1, Sea Road, Chapel St Leonards, Telephone www. ParkersFuneralDirectors.co.uk 49

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51 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 51