Manor Farm Storage Tel: 07736 958755 [email protected]www.manorfarmstorage.com Family run, farm based containerised storage facility within easy access of both Stamford and Bourne. We offer you storage solutions in brand new 20ft containers all of which have been treated with a Grafo-Therm coating for condensation control. All containers are fully ventilated. The site has 24hr CCTV with the owner living on the premises. For more information contact Sue on 07736958755 NEWS AND EVENTS FROM OUR VILLAGES SEPTEMBER 2016 Towers & Spires St Faith’s WILSTHORPE UFFINGTON St Michael & All Angels St Lawrence’s TALLINGTON St Andrew’s WEST DEEPING St Thomas’ GREATFORD St Margaret’s BRACEBOROUGH St Martin’s BARHOLM
The Rectory Dear Friends, I’ve been having that conversation again. The one where someone tells me they don’t come to church regularly, so they can’t possibly turn up just because they need help. So many people seem to think you have to earn support – from the church, from God. You have to come when things are going well to be entitled to ask for help when you need it – even if the help you need is just to sit in a service, to join in the prayers, to feel part of a congregation. That’s not true, of course. One of the things I love about the Church of England is that it’s here for everyone. Everyone in England lives in a parish; everyone is entitled to use their parish church. You don’t have to pass a test, you don’t have to earn the right. You can use the building as a quiet space to be, you can talk through a problem with the Rector, you can come to a service – whoever you are, and whatever you believe. It’s difficult, often, to go somewhere new, especially if we’re not sure of our welcome. We expect to be challenged – why are you here? We wonder if we’re really allowed in, and whether we’ll make mistakes – will we get things right? If you come to a church service, whether it’s for the first time in a long time, or the first time ever, nobody is going to ask why you’re there – they’re just going to be really pleased to see you. If you’re not sure how it all works, just sit next to or behind someone who looks as if they know, and watch what they do. The service book says when to sit or stand, or the person taking the service will – but if you find standing a struggle, stay seated. If you have small children with you, there are usually books and toys to borrow if they need distracting, and often a children’s corner with a carpet where they can play, and sometimes a creche or Sunday Club they can go to while you enjoy the service – and quite a few services that are designed for children to enjoy, too. If you’ve come because of some trouble in your life, don’t feel guilty – we’d a lot sooner you came with a problem than not at all, especially if we can help. If you want to talk about it, you can ask the person taking the service, or just any friendly face; if you don’t, don’t mention it – we don’t know why you’ve come – and if you don’t want to talk at all, you don’t have to. You have every right to be there; the church is for everyone, and God is for everyone – we are all welcome. Yours in Christ,
Carolyn Kennedy
The cluster lunch is Monday 19th September 2.00pm at St. Guthlac’s Market Deeping Information from Elizabeth Noble 01778 344674 or Anne Batty 01780 740151
SUPER STREET SALE WEST DEEPING Saturday 17th September 12noon-3pm
Refreshments in the Village Hall
Come and grab a bargain: stalls in garages, gardens, driveways and at the village hall.
Parking and maps available.
SONG FOR HOPE CONCERT A ‘Song for Hope’ Concert featuring Tracy Fehr (soprano) and Eleanor
Turner (Harpist) will take place in St George’s Church, Stamford at 8.00pm on Tuesday 30th August. Admission is free. Donations may be made to ACT’s project
with single Mothers and their children in Tunisia. For more information see ACT-UK Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ACTUK/ or call Janet Jones.
BIKE RIDE & STRIDE Allan Crowson and Colin Blagrove are doing the ‘Bike Ride & Stride’ on Saturday 10th
September in aid of Lincolnshire Churches Trust and St Andrews Church. If you would like to participate or sponsor Allan/Colin please call on 01778 348709.
CASEWICK & DOLE WOOD WARDS Dear Residents, Plans are being made to boost the number of homes South Kesteven District Council has available to rent. The introduction of the Right to Buy Scheme that has been available since the 1980s, has resulted in the sale of 115 homes in South Kesteven in the last three years alone. Members of the authority’s Executive have recommended that the Council introduces a buyback scheme so that the Council can return appropriate properties to their stock. Energy saving may not be top of the list of priorities for householders in the summer months but please take a few minutes to look at the Lincolnshire Energy Switch Scheme by visiting www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/switch and see if you could make a saving. If you’re not able to register online, you can do so offline at your local council or by calling 0800 048 8439. It’s open to all energy users, whether you are on dual fuel, electricity only, pay monthly or quarterly or have a prepayment meter. Register by October 11 with the Lincolnshire Energy Switch and see if you can save hundreds of pounds on your future energy bills. If you have any problems or concerns relating to the Casewick Ward please do not hesitate to contact either Rosemary Woolley 01778 560634 (answer machine) email [email protected] or Kelham Cooke 07940 187 426 email [email protected] If you have any concerns relating to the Dole Wood Ward (Braceborough & Wilsthorpe) please contact Barry Dobson, 01778 426649 or email [email protected]
COPTHILL COMMUNITY CHOIR Due to popular demand, the Copthill Community Choir will again be running in the Spring term at Copthill School. For those who have taken part in it before, you will know that adults from all neighbouring villages congregate in the Music room at Copthill school every Thursday morning between 8.15 and 9.30 (or as much of that time as you can make). We will practise a variety of songs to sing as a choir and perform them, together with the Copthill Upper School children, at the end of term. Past members and new members are very welcome and the emphasis is definitely not on musical ability or reading musical notes, but on having fun together as a community project and laughing our way through the sometimes dreary first months of the year….after all singing has proven medical benefits for all ages. There will be CDs available for those of you who have limited time to attend rehearsals or finding music reading an enigma. There will also be music or just word editions of all songs for you to take with the CDs if you wanted to practise at home, in the car or in little groups together (….yes I have seen how Gareth Malone does it!!). My daughter, Lucy-Rose, is writing the production themed on a birds’ flight through magical lands and it will include a variety of songs including “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary”, “I Believe I can Fly”, “Won’t you Play a Simple Melody”, “Thank you for the Music” and Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”. Dates are as follows: Rehearsals will be January 12th, 19th, 26th, February 2nd, 9th,23rd March 2nd,9th,16th with a dress rehearsal on Wednesday 22nd afternoon and the concert on Thursday 23rdMarch. Looking forward to a very musical Spring term in 2017. Best wishes. Judith Graham
GREATFORD
Church Flowers: Diana White Church Cleaning: Bridget Everitt and Popsy Wells
Church Services this month – which everyone is most welcome to attend – are: 11th September, Holy Communion at 9am; and 25th September, Harvest Festival – for arrangements see separate flyer. Church Cleaning: Do you have a couple of hours A YEAR to spare? Would you like to help keep our beautiful Church clean? If so, please contact Cazz Anders (561032) to join the 2017 rota. The Parish Council would like to thank Bob French and David Anderson for repainting the Telephone Box so professionally, and Bob (again) and Jon Workman for putting out some passive 30 MPH signs. 30 MPH sticker signs will be appearing throughout the village for putting on black/grey/green bins. We still await delivery of reactive 30 MPH signs. A new baby seat on the swings in the Playing Field has replaced the old and weathered one. The next Parish Council meeting will be on Tuesday 20th September at 7:30pm in the Village Hall – ALL WELCOME. Anyone wishing to be on the mail list for information of meetings etc please contact [email protected] Carlby & District WI: On Tuesday 14th August there was a fascinating talk by Denise Taylor on the subject of ‘Medical Detection Dogs’ who can detect the present of several serious illnesses including cancer. The next meeting is on Tuesday 13th September at Carlby Village Hall at 7:30pm and Nigel Creasey and Teri Charles will be presenting Folk Songs. New Members and visitors are always welcome. For further information please telephone 01778 392838. Mobile Library: The van will call at Greatford opposite the phone box on Mondays 5th September and 3rd October from 12:00noon to 12:30pm. Flying the Flag: Mark any special event by having the Union Flag or St George’s Flag flown at the Village Hall (for a contribution to Village Hall Funds) or outside the Church (in aid of Church Funds). Please contact Cyril Webb on 560437 in either case. Bellringing: No practice night is scheduled in September.
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Next meeting Sunday 18th September 2.00pm At Ian and Susanna’s home West Deeping.
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TALLINGTON
Church Flowers 4th/11th September – Mrs A Hassall 18th/25th September – Mrs E Allen
Church Services. 11th September at 6.00 pm – Evening Prayer: 25th September at 10.30 am – Holy Communion
Ride and Stride for Churches Saturday 10th September 2016: It is time once again for the annual ‘Ride and Stride’ event which aims to raise funds to help with urgent repairs to churches throughout Lincolnshire. Half the money raised by sponsorship of riders and walkers goes to our local church and the other half goes to the Lincolnshire Churches Trust which awards grants to carry out urgent repairs. It is a relatively easy event to undertake, after all, this area of Lincolnshire is flat(!) so cycling and walking should not be too much of a problem for anyone who is reasonably fit. Sponsorship forms are available from this year’s organizer, David Tilson – details below – and riders/striders can be sponsored for each church visited, or, as many sponsors do, donate a fixed sum for the event. There are many churches and chapels within a 10 mile radius of Tallington (Stamford yields a rich harvest of 8 churches, although Christ Church involves a steep hill). One can also stray across the Lincs/Cambs border to Bainton and Barnack to bag a quick local couple.In the past Tallington has fielded two cyclists and we usually collect about £500+. This year we are currently down to one cyclist so any additional cyclists or walkers will be very welcome. If you are willing to volunteer for this event and give up a Saturday morning for a local charity please contact David Tilson, 01780 74008 (The Stables, Main Road) for a sponsorship form and a list of churches available to visit.
200 Club Winners in June: No 117 Steven and Sarah Martin £20; No 147 Tony Haslam £10.
Social Evening: Our social in September on Friday the 30th will be our annual Harvest Supper. Please try to come, not only to enjoy the Supper (small charge), but also to see the cheque being presented to Bill.
Flying the Flag: Our congratulations and best wishes go to Marcus Jacobs who celebrated his 18th Birthday on 23rd July. The Flag was sponsored by Louise Jacobs and Andy Thurlby.
Please remember that you too can sponsor the flag to be flown to celebrate any occasion at just the cost of £5. Both the Union Jack flag and the flag of St George are available and the choice is yours which one to fly. Just ask John or Liz Allen (740076).
Mobile Library Service: The Mobile Library will be in Church Lane between 11.15 am and 11.45 am on Monday 5th September 2016. Please use this facility if at all possible so that we do not lose it.
Parish Council: The next Parish Council meeting will be held at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall on Tuesday 13th September 2016. All residents are welcome at these meetings.
UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 10th August, 2016 at 8pm in the Village Hall. Cllr’s present – Cllr. Brown – Chairman, Cllr. Babbs – Vice Chairman, Cllr. Dodsworth, Cllr. Mulvaney, Cllr. P. Genever & Dist. Cllr. K. Cooke. Apologies - Cllr. K. Genever, Cllr. Sheehan, Dist. Cllr. Woolley & C. Cllr. M. Trollope-Bellew Minutes of meeting held on Thursday, 9th June 2016 was approved and signed Pro: Cllr. Babbs Sec. Cllr. Mulvaney And the Parish Council meeting of 22nd June, 2016 was also approved and signed Pro: Cllr. Dodsworth Sec. Cllr. Babbs. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr. P. Genever would declare an interest when the proposal at Newstead was discussed. MATTERS ARISING Play Area – Two quotes have been forwarded to Mr. Navid a third is due at any time and will be forwarded to him when available. Cllr. Mulvaney stated that she had volunteers to help her burn the names into the palings. The Clerk had emptied the bin on the play area and it was noticed that dog pooh bags were being deposited in it. Cllr. Mulvaney volunteered to laminate a “rubbish only” notice and put it on the bin.. The Parish Council had had an e mail from a Mr. Andy Savage of Countryside Access stating that a resident had complained the Bertie Lane/Lindsey Road footpath was becoming overgrown and dangerous. He had inspected the path and could not see a problem but advised the Parish Council to keep an eye on the nettles etc. should they grow close to the path. It was agreed to contact Mr. Harris asking him to strim this area and level it ready for reseeding. Cllr. Brown volunteered to help Mr. Harris clear the rubbish. The Clerk had contacted Ian Ladds of ILA who emailed stating that he had been and inspected the equipment and was satisfied and would forward us a Safety Certificate which would be copied and put on the Notices Board and on the Web Site. Newstead Corner – Highways had replied regarding the weeds on this corner and had forwarded our comments on to their weed spraying contractor. The road edge damage on the Greatford Road had been filled with Type 3 limestone to try to reduce the standing water, apparently this is standard material used for filling. With regard to filling in the “passing places” on Essendine Road we have been informed that “these are not formal passing places” and are just areas where vehicles have chosen to pull on to the verge”. Street Lighting – According to Dist. Cllr. K. Cooke the idea of switching street lights off at certain times have been shelved the money that was to be saved will be found elsewhere. Wheelie Bin Stickers - Some of these stickers have been sold and are evident on bins in the village. There are still some available for the Clerk at 50P each. Village Hall Rubbish Bins – The situation regarding the Council’s charge for emptying the bins is still under discussion. Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations – A reply been received from Vanessa Kimberly thanking the Parish Council for their kind comments regarding her and her teams organisation of the 90th Celebrations. PLANNING There were no objections to the following applications S16/1749 – Remove lowest 3m of crown to Scots Pine – North Stables, Casewick, Chris Warburton S16/1433 – Erection of single storey side Ext. 12 Lindsey Road, Kay Barrett. S16/1730 Listed Bldg Consent – Int Alterations and repositioning boiler – Casewick Hall T. Coulton. Continued elsewhere:
Uffington Parish Council continued: Planning Permission received for the following – S16/1143 – Erection of ss side and read ext. conversion of garage to habitable – 25 Main Rd S16/1539 – Fell Horse Chestnut Cypress and Cypress Tree – J. Horne The Coach House. Proposed Development at Newstead - As yet no formal plans are available so it was agreed that the Parish Council would not comment and until notified officially. ACCOUNTS Anglian Water – Allotments - £28.76 Pro. Cllr. Brown Sec. Cllr. Dodsworth. Fergus Barratt – Litter Picker - £45.50 Pro. Cllr. Babbs Sec. Cllr. Mulvaney. Chris Harris - Grass Cutting(2) £100. Pro. Cllr. P. Genever Sec. Cllr. Brown Account Balances as at end of July, 2016 - Deposit A/C - £5390.00 C/Ac - £1117.13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Notice Board has been moved from the School Lane Corner to the paddock next to the Post Box. The resident in No. 2 School Lane objected to it being in his garden. David Marvin, Housing Officer SKDC asked the Clerk if it was possible to have it moved. To help Mr. Marvin Cllr. P. Genever suggested it could put in the farm’s paddock this was agreed and it was duly moved. Cllr. P. Genever again complained about the pot holes and their danger to cyclists. Highways to be contacted again. Dist. Cllr. K. Cooke reported that SKDC, as such was not in favour of devolution, no decision has been made and the Council was given another opportunity to discuss it. He also stated that Lincolnshire Councils were not in favour of an elected Mayor. Date of next meeting Wednesday, 21st September, 2016 at 8pm. Meeting closed at 9pm.
READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER Usually, the readings for communion services are the NT and Gospel, and for Morning or Evening Prayer the Psalm, OT and NT.
Psalm OT NT Gospel
4th September Trinity 15 Proper 18
1 Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33
11th September Trinity 16 Proper 19
51:1-11 Exodus 32:7-14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
18th September Trinity 17 Proper 20
113 Amos 8:4-7
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
25th September Trinity 18 Proper 21
146 Amos 6:1a + 4-7
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
2nd October Trinity 19 Proper 22
37:1-9 Habbakuk 1:1-4 + 2:1-4
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
The 'proper' number is given for people picking hymns - some books list suggestions for a particular Sunday under that heading. The colour this month is green (ordinary time). Readings for harvest: Psalm 100, Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Philippians 4:4-9, John 6:25-35.
WEST DEEPING St Andrews Church. The next All Age Service will be on Sunday 18th September starting at 10.30am. Please come along - it won't be the same without you!! If you have any ideas or requests, or would like a special prayer or hymn please tell Allen 01778 344208 or Ian 01778 380014. West Deeping Heritage Group. Wednesday 7th September. 7pm for 7.30 p.m. Graham Magee, the latest occupant of The Granary, on Stamford Road, West Deeping, is host to the first meeting of the season. Recent refurbishment of the building, formerly part of the water mill known as Molecey’s Mill, has brought to light several clues to its history and use. A talk and a guided tour will start at 7.30 p.m. Refreshments will be served as usual. £2.50. Parking is available in the grounds: enter over the bridge from A1175 (Stamford Road) and turn left. Coffee Morning. Saturday 17th September. 10.30am-12noon WDVH. Call in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Donations for St. Andrew’s Church. Raffle, cake/produce stall. All are welcome. Super Street Sale. Saturday 17 th September. 12noon- 3pm following on from the coffee morning. Lots of bargains to be had. Sell unwanted items from your garage, garden etc, or hire a stall at the Village Hall, there will also be a Charity Stall that would welcome donations. Refreshments served in the Village Hall. Parking and maps will be available. Contacts: Melanie on 07815776835 or Lesley 07845132129. Bible Studies. After a summer break these start again on Tuesday 6th September. 2.45 for 3.00pm at Cromwell House followed by tea with our hosts Susanna and Ian Contact: Allen Calvert 01778 344208. West Deeping Walkers. Sundays. 28th August is led by Iain & Jean (01778 346779) 11th September by Emma and Keith (01778 345506), 25th September by Roger and Joy (01778 343263). Meet outside the Village Hall, 2pm. Contact: Annie: 01778 346805, [email protected] The Macmillan Big Coffee Morning. Friday 30th September - 10-30am to 12noon. 15, Stamford Rd. Please come for coffee, cake and raffle to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Charity. Everyone welcome, bring your family and friends. Contact Lesley at [email protected] for more information. West Deeping Parish Council. Monday 12th September 7.30pm WDVH. The present Clerk to the Council, David James, will be retiring in the next few months and we would like to appoint a replacement from within the West Deeping community. If you would like to contribute to your community’s affairs have a word with David James (01778 380197), the previous Clerk, Joy de Toney (01778 343263) or the current Chairman, Iain Stowe (01778 346779) to find out what’s involved. The role is paid and part time. Carpet Bowls Club. The group meets on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings in the Village Hall. See centre pages. Chairperson: June Thomas 01778 343434. Rambling Readers. Friday 30th September 7.45pm in the Village Hall. If you are interested in reading a new book each month supplied by Lincolnshire Libraries please touch base with Elizabeth at 01778 344674. Or just come along for a taster session. Classes in West Deeping Village Hall are: Boxercise. Classes run on Sunday mornings. Contact. Frankie 07949612859, [email protected] Step Clog. Fortnightly on Mondays 8.00-9.30pm, for beginners of any age as well as more experienced people. Hard-soled shoes are required, not trainers, to hear the patterns of the steps. Call Laura 01733 267129, leave your name and contact number and she will get in touch with you or email [email protected] Zumba. Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm. Russell Leigh, 0780 5350389, [email protected] Please contact the organizers for details.
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Barholm Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday 2nd October at 6pm. Everyone welcome and there will be refreshments after the service.
UFFINGTON Church Flowers
11th/18th Sep – Mandy Richardson Uffington WI. A summer walk around Stamford is always a good idea - we could start off in Racoune Row, walk down Mannerly Lane, take a peek at Le Gannoc and the Beast Market, and go on to Wool Row, Ovenesty and Behyndbak. Most of us have never heard of these places but they’re still there – in spirit, at least. Because we’ve been taking a walk around the Stamford of centuries past, in the company of local historian Philippa Massey, who gave a fascinating talk the town’s street names to Uffington WI’s August meeting. Silver Lane, says Philippa, is the only medieval Stamford street name still in use. It leads up to Broad Street, now as then the town’s ‘market street’ but once divided into three separate areas, the Corn Market, Hay Market and Beast Market. Research like this can bring a whole new perspective to what it means to live in Stamford, and Philippa was thanked by Jennifer Wilson. The Vice President, Sue Naden, welcomed members and one guest. Five members had been on The Rutland Belle followed by tea and cake. A very enjoyable outing with no sea sickness and no one overboard. Everyone agreed that the annual July BBQ had been an excellent evening and good imagination had been shown in the costumes. The Committee were thanked for providing the excellent food and Sally was presented with flowers and a bottle in appreciation of the use of her garden. 2016 Annual Meeting Resolutions – Appropriate Care in Hospitals for People with Dementia had been passed by a 79% majority an Avoid Food Waste, Address Food Poverty had an 83% majority. Alison and Sheila gave us all the relevant information. A report on the Annual Meeting in Brighton by our representative Sarah Nottidge from Ryhall WI was read to members. The speaker at the September meeting is Sinead Harrington – Do you like my hats? If members would like to wear a hat to this meeting please do so!
Flying the Flag. Either the Union Jack or St George’s Flag was flown as follows: Date Event Sponsor(s) 1st Aug Yorkshire Day Penny Seymour Mark your special date by sponsoring either the Union Jack or St George’s flag, and make a £5 donation to Church funds. Contact David & Gail Genever or Graham Creedy (481084).
Plea to Dog Walkers. Dog walkers are asked not to dispose of their dog’s ‘pooh bags’ in the bin on the play area. On Sunday October 2nd at 11am – Uffington Harvest Festival followed by a Bring and Share Harvest Lunch. All welcome. Date for the Diary - December 13th - ‘Over 60’s’ Christmas Lunch at Copthill School. More details later.
GARDENING & WILDLIFE IN SEPTEMBER Listening to Gardens’ Question Time on Radio 4, I checked out the website, and found an interview with Prince Charles in which he listed ‘seven things you should do in the garden’. See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2YpGyCSd5d9d1vCgM6yzBgV/seven-things-prince-charles-says-you-should-do-in-the-garden For interest and information, please find these suggestions below:
1. First of all Prince Charles says ‘enjoy yourself’! He says: “Before you rush into
things, see what you like and don’t like and then get stuck in. For me it’s the
most marvellous, therapeutic business. You can get reward from it, but you can
also be driven mad by it.”
2. Prince Charles described how, when banging in stakes whilst tree planting, he cut
off the end of his finger – and needed a trip to Swindon Hospital to have it sewn
back on! So his second suggestion is ‘take care in the garden’
3. His third tip is ‘stay young’, and “just put yourself in the child’s position and
sometimes it works.” He describes how he loved mazes when young, and
constructed a maze in one of his gardens.
4. We know that Prince Charles is a painter, and his fourth suggestion is ‘paint a
picture’. He says: “I have an absolute passion… for delphiniums – and I’ve always
had it. There’s something about those Edwardian watercolours… To me,
gardening is rather like painting. You need to get the paint on – and not muck
about”.
5. Prince Charles suggests ‘follow a path’. He says: “It’s always rather fun following a
path… It’s always important to have paths that curve – you never quite know
where you’re going”
6. For a wildlife gardening article, it is good to see Prince Charles supporting this
aim, and we know he supports organic gardening and food production, and the
use of peat-free compost. He says: “You want to be able to use nature as your
assistant, but you want to give back in return for what you take.” So ‘work with
nature’.
7. Finally, ‘keep your chin up’. Prince Charles says: “No two years are the same. So,
what was a disaster one year will probably be a success the next year. So don’t
despair. Nature’s quite interesting like that.” Donna Radley & Tim Barfield
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STAMFORD HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS PROJECT Stamford Foodbank is now in its fourth year of operation and last year fed over 800 people for a minimum period of 3 days each. We have come to recognise that when people are in a time of crisis there is also a need to access essential household equipment. We have also found in conjunction with our largest voucher issuer, Stamford Citizens Advice Bureau, that there is a growing problem with homeless families and individuals taking on empty houses that need to be decorated and furnished. Similar projects exist in neighbouring towns but none of them serve the Stamford area. SHEP has been set up as a separate department of the Stamford foodbank charity to meet this need. The trustees of Evergreen have agreed that their furniture project will now be part of SHEP as will the former store operated by Christians Against Poverty (CAP). In the coming months SHEP will be making presentations to Churches Together and any other interested groups. This is an exciting project and since we started pulling this together in early summer we have fully equipped homes for two families and assisted 5 other individuals with a range of household items. In both of the family situations SHEP’S assistance was crucial to keeping the families together and there is ongoing contact with local churches and the families. Anyone needing support from SHEP should contact myself in the first instance. Assistance will be given on a last resort basis and engaging with the beneficiary as far as possible. SHEP needs volunteers -
1 People who are able to help move around furniture 2 Anyone who has access to a van or other vehicle capable of moving furniture 3 People who can decorate and give an evening or half a day etc. whenever a project comes up.
If anyone is interested please contact me - Lawrence R Davie BTh, Associate Pastor, St George’s Church Office, 15 Maiden Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AZ. Office – 01780 481800 Mobile – 07769 169302 or go to http://www.stgeorgeschurch.net This is an exciting new project and we are open to ideas from the Christian community about how we might develop it and or make it more effective.
SHEP is also seeking donations of used household furniture in good condition, new household items such as bedding, towels, kettles, mircowaves, toasters etc, unused store gift vouchers & cash donations.
WILSTHORPE The next Service at St Faith’s is Holy Communion at 10.30am on Sunday 4th September 2016. Please do come along and join us, where you will be made most welcome. Offertory Box – This was broken into, probably on Thursday morning, 4th August – fortunately there was maybe only 50p in the box but the lock was broken and padlock taken, which a kind villager has offered to repair and replace. Just very sad that it happens but we will continue to keep the church unlocked for visitors to enjoy. The Police were informed. The Steeple Appeal is progressing, more funds are needed for the work which will entail erecting scaffolding, replacing and repairing missing slates, pointing masonary and other remedial works while the scaffolding is in place. It is hoped that the work can be carried out before winter. If anybody would like to make a donation or arrange a fund raising event please don’t hesitate to contact Peter at Wilsthorpe Cottage or Susan at Corner Cottage. Sunday 16th October at 6pm St Faith’s Harvest Festival – more details to follow in the October Towers and Spires. Paperback books for sale! This is proving very popular with villagers and visitors alike. There are lots of books for sale in St Faith’s Church, 50p each or 3 for a £1 – a bargain! The selection is frequently refreshed. Plants - There are a few plants still on offer outside the church for donation only.
COPTHILL SCHOOL
Chess Club - We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Chess Coach that is willing to visit Copthill twice a week to continue the good work already achieved by our current Coaches at our Chess Clubs. If you think you would enjoy teaching the children your skills, please call Copthill on 01780 757506 and speak to Linda Flynn – we would be delighted to hear from you.
FROM THE REGISTERS
Baptisms 17th July West Deeping Freddie James Fleming 7th August Braceborough Florrie Sophia Shackell Wedding 6th August West Deeping Matthew Wiggins & Laura Suzanne Fyfe Funeral 16th August Greatford Keith Henry Fisher (83)
BRACEBOROUGH Sunday 4 September at 9am St Margaret’s Church. Holy Communion service. Please come along and help build on the recent progress made with our increased attendances and involvement with St. Margaret’s and the village community. You will be made very welcome. Saturday 17 September – Pot Luck Supper in village hall. 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £8 adults, £4 children & £20 family (2A + 2Ch). Licensed bar & raffle. Tickets from James (560417), Keith (560258) and Malcolm (561153). Saturday 8 October – Churchyard Working Party @ 9.30am. Time for the autumn tidy up & checking and preparing the church building ready for the winter months. Your support for a morning will be greatly appreciated – please come and help with checking guttering, downpipes, drainage channels, weeding and general tidying, replacing light bulbs etc. Friday 14 October 6.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service in St.Margaret’s Church, followed by Harvest Supper in the Village Hall. Following 2 years of holding our thanksgiving service in the village hall we are returning the service to St. Margaret’s church this year. There have been requests to do this so we are hoping for good support for both the service and supper. The service will start at 6.30pm and will be followed by Harvest Supper in the village hall at 7.30pm. Ticket details to follow. Dates for your diary – details to follow: Thursday 17 November - Jez Lowe – Concert: Songs From The Radio Ballads Saturday 3 December – Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper. Saturday 24 December – Christmas Eve Carol Service. Drinks in village hall afterwards. Saturday 4 March 2017 – Smorgasballad Concert – with Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer. Fly The Flag. It costs just £5 to fly the flag to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any other memorable or special event. Please contact James or Hazel (560417). Booking the Village Hall. We have a very well equipped village hall – available for hire from just £8 per hour. Please call James or Hazel (560417) to find out if the date you are interested in is free.
CHURCH SERVICES AND DIARY DATES
FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 VOLUME 31 NUMBER 6
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1st 2nd 3rd
8pm WDVH Bowls
7th 8th 9th 10th 2pm WDVH Bowls
7pm WD Heritage Group @ The Granary
7.30pm Uff WI Speaker – Sinead Harrington –
Do you like my hats? Competition: A lovely apple
8pm WDVH Bowls
WD Bike & Stride Day
14th 15th 16th 17th
2pm WDVH Bowls
7.30pm UffVH Committee Meeting 8pm WDVH Bowls
10.30am WDVH Coffee Morning 3pm WD Super
Street Sale
21st 22nd 23rd 24th
8pm UffVH PCC
28th 29th 30th
2pm WDVH Bowls
8pm WDVH Bowls
15 Stamford Rd WD
Macmillan Big Coffee Morning 7.45pm WDVH
Rambling Readers
Sunday Monday Tuesday
1st 2nd
4th 5th 6th Trinity 15
9am Braceborough HC 10.30am Uffington HC 10.30am UffVH Garden Produce Show 10.30am WDeeping MP 10.30am Wilsthorpe HC 6pm Barholm ES
9.30am UffVH Yoga
11th 12th 13th Trinity 16
9am Greatford HC 10.30am Uffington MP 10.30am WDeeping HC 2pm WD Walkers 6pm Tallington EP
9.30am UffVH Yoga
7.30pm WDVH Parish Council Meeting
18th 19th 20th Trinity 17
9am Barholm HC 10.30am Uffington HC & Sunday Club 10.30am WDeeping Harvest Festival
9.30am UffVH Yoga
MU Cluster St Guthlac’s Church
25th 26th 27th
Trinity 18 Greatford Harvest Festival – See Flyer 10.30am Tallington HC 10.30am Uffington All Age Worship 10.30am WDeeping MP 2pm WD Walkers
