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PARISH CHURCHES - WEEKLY SET SERVICES & EVENTS:
All are welcome at any of our Services.
Morning Prayer will be said at 8.30 am at St John’s Barnack on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and on Thursday at 7.00am.
A Service of Prayer for Peace and Justice will be said in St Mary’s Bainton at 9.00am on Tuesdays, followed by coffee.
Prayer Group: Mondays 6-6.00pm Ufford Church
Children’s Church: Children’s Church meets on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, during the service. Children of all ages are most welcome.
Family Services: A Family Service is held in St John’s Barnack on every 3rd Sunday. This service is specially for families and their children and is not a communion service.
A spring nature walk
A spring nature walk in ufford Led by Brian Armstrong, Peterborough City Council Wildlife Officer and Frieda Gosling, Ufford Parish Council Sunday, April 19th 2009 at 2pm. Meet in Hillside Close, Ufford
Barnack Baptist Church
Annual Easter Egg Hunt All are welcome to come along to the Easter Egg Hunt at 11-30 am after our Easter Sunday Service 12th April. Join in the hunt and stay around for chocolate eggs, hot drinks and cake.
Thanks from the Post Office
Peter and Janet Farrer would like to warmly thank their team of newspaper delivery persons for their sterling and much appreciated work over the recent inclement weather.
Friends of Rutland Sailability
After the fun and games of ‘Have I Got News For You!’ in January, two forthcoming events may interest our readers:
‘The Rutland Roadshow’ – Friday 24 April, 2009. 10am – 4pm at Rutland Sailing Club, Edith Weston, Oakham (South side of Rutland Water)
Tennants Auctioneers are holding a valuation day in support of Rutland Sailability and £5 will get you three expert valuations, and more items can be valued for an additional charge.
Also in attendance will be Ludovic Potts, Restorers, to give advice on restoration projects for your furniture and other treasures.
Bring your antiques and family treasures for a day out in the beautiful setting of Rutland Water, and see Sailability in action as our sailors take to the water.
Refreshments available throughout the day.
Reception at Burghley House
Wednesday 10 June 2009. 6pm – 8.30pm. By kind permission of Mrs Miranda Rock, this event is an opportunity for you to join Friends of Rutland Sailability by committing to a regular donation in support of our disabled sailors, and to become ambassadors in your community for Rutland Sailability.
The evening includes a special tour of the State Rooms at Burghley House, an opportunity to view Sailability boats, and meet with sailors and helpers, as well as members of sponsoring organisations which have raised money towards the purchase and maintenance of boats and other essential equipment.
A Pimms and canapés reception in The Orangery rounds off what is sure to be a truly enjoyable early summer evening, as well as providing an opportunity to join our growing group of Friends of Rutland Sailability.
Tickets are £10 each and are limited, so to avoid disappointment, please apply for your special invitation by 20 April.
Enquiries about both the above events to: Mike Baumber.
T: 01780-740289 E: michael.baumber@btinterenet.com
Babysitting Service.
Do you have young children who need looking after, while you go out and have a good time? Two experienced babysitters available - rates negotiable. Own transport, so lift not required. Plus, save money on a taxi by getting a lift home with us. All part of the service! Contact Richard and Jenny Howells on 01780 740098.
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barn owls preferred
One of the joys of living in the country is the sight of a barn owl hunting in the twilight or a momentary white shadow, caught in the car’s headlights, as a barn owl flies across the road.
Yet nesting sites get fewer as old barns are converted into houses and old trees are cut down.
This was the reason why Ufford Parish Council decided to use Peterborough City Council’s 2008-9 Natural Environment Grant to buy two barn owl boxes.
Ninety percent of barn owls` diet consists of field voles which live in short grassland, which is in short supply in this mainly arable countryside. The boxes were installed by the Forestry Commission about 25 feet above the ground in an old oak and an ash tree at the woodland edge. It is hoped that the conservation strips and nearby grassland will persuade some barn owls to move in.
Frieda Gosling February 2009
Village Ladies’ Group
On Tuesday the 24th of February a group of ladies had an enjoyable lunch at The Lady Anne’s Hotel.
The 24th of March is our A.G.M and our speaker will be from the Child Development Unit at Peterborough Hospital, the meeting will be held at Ufford Village Hall at 7.45pm,you are welcome to join us, the A.G.M is usually reasonably brief.
Tuesday the 28th of April Cerys Symonds will be talking about her “Travels with a Pensioner,” this should be a light-hearted and enjoyable evening, we start at the usual time of 7.45pm at Ufford Village Hall, please feel free to come and share some of Cerys’s experiences.
On Tuesday the 26th of May we will be visiting the Gordon Boswell Romany Caravan Museum near Spalding, it is an interesting and delightful experience; the evening will be about two and a quarter hours long with a cup of tea and biscuits. We need to be there for 6pm for a 6.30pm start, we shall be taking numbers and discussing transport at our April meeting, if you wish to know more please contact Frieda Gosling on 01780-740343.
If you feel inclined to join our friendly group please pay us a visit as a guest, if you decide to become a member it is £8 a year, we look forward to seeing you.
The Buttercross Club
At our second meeting of 2009, we were fascinated by an account of the history and renovation of the Corn Exchange in Stamford, given by Michael Lee.
The original, open sided, Corn Exchange building of the early 1800’s was redesigned by a local architect, E.Browning in 1858. A fire in 1924 caused extensive rebuilding but by the late 1980’s this structure was showing its age, with water ingress onto the stage. An antiques centre, auction house and occasional theatrical event were the uses it was put to while planning and funding were found for a complete extensive redevelopment of the site, started in 2004. The film of the work all completed, by volunteers and with minimal funding, was a fascinating record of the dedication shown by the workforce; ‘capital building on a shoestring’.
The building had always been used by local organisations, from the earliest days, and now restored after 9 years of work, the theatre will continue to be a valuable community resource for Stamford. Michael had been involved in productions at the theatre since the 1950’s, and it is very much a family affair with his daughter now the Theatre Manager.
Our next meeting on Wednesday 1st April at 7.45pm. is very topical, since the visit of Prince Charles last month, where he saw the Alms Houses at Browns Hospital, The talk will be by Phillipa Massey, from Stamford Museum, about the workhouses and Alms Houses of Stamford. All are welcome - members or visitors.
Our future events include an introduction to Tai Chi in May, plus a bring and buy Plant Stall. In June, a visit to Hudd’s Mill, Stamford. New ideas for your garden, by designers David Brewning in July. In August, the unique village event ‘Boules at Bainton House’. September gives us an insight into the British Olympic Team from Dr David Babbs, followed by the Annual Village Supper in October. Further events and details for the Buttercross Club can be seen on the Bainton and Ashton village notice boards. RY.
Royal British Legion.
The Branch Standard was paraded in Stamford on 9th March alongside 15 others from the surrounding district in a ceremony to mark the return from Iraq of the 2nd Royal Anglian (Lincolnshire) Regiment Battalion and presentation to them of the town’s Honorary Scroll of Freedom.
Many members of the Branch were spotted in the enthusiastic crowd applauding the troops’ march-past and RAF flyover and readers might perhaps be interested in some of our own village connections with the famous regiment over the past century. Altogether 12 men from Barnack. Pilsgate and Southorpe were killed serving with various battalions of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment in WWI and are recorded on the village War Memorial. A further 4 ‘Lincolns’ were lost from Ufford and are commemorated on a plaque In the church there.
Every man’s demise has Its own sad story and none more so than that of young Victor Barratt aged only 16 when he forged his age to join the regiment to die at just 17 in 1915 in the terrible battle of the Somme, near Ypres. He lived in the last terraced house near Pilsgate opposite the “Old New Inn”. The three brothers were all from the same family - Mr and Mrs Thomas Cox Head Gardener at Walcot Hall - whose grief must have been unbearable as each devastating notification came through. Most of the others died and are burled in Flanders except for George Bryan who fell in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 and lies at Helios.
In 1944 another ‘Lincoln’ - on our Memorial - Major Thomas Charles Charity M.C.. - died leading his company in the attack on the Coriani Ridge last ditch German defensive position before the Po Valley in the heavier fighting experienced by the Eighth Army since Cassino. Earlier he had been Mentioned in Despatches and won the Military Cross with the 6th Battalion in North Africa before he moved on to Italy and ended the war in Austria. Major Charity farmed at Tallington and Barnack in the 1930-s and is commemorated on both village Memorials.
Current veterans of the Lincolns still living locally include Len Garratt and Neville Wiles (Pilsgate) and Keith Harris, Norman Depear (Bainton) and Dusty Miller (Barnack) who share with us memories of their predecessors who made the Supreme Sacrifice.
Barnack Bowls Club
The winners of the February draw were:
No 25 Doreen Walsh £25
No 10 John Innes £15
No 2 Ann Butland £10
Barnack Methodist Chapel
Once again we had good support for our Coffee Morning and Cake Stall on
7 March and it raised £142.70 for our funds. Thank you very much all of you. The monies from these mornings are very much needed at the moment as 2 of our heaters have had to be replaced at a cost of £2860.
As mentioned in last month’s issue, we are holding a special retreat day on Thursday, 23 April and if anyone from the village would like to join us please contact Margaret Durdey.
Do you remember?
We all woke up to a fairytale scene on Thursday Feb. 4th. 8ins snow!
This was the date of our Village Senior Citizens Lunch. What to do ?
A 4x4 owner phoned offering help to get food, equipment and people to the Village Hall. So far so good.
Then the main organiser very, very sadly could not attend.
So second and, very much, third in command turned up.
4x4 owner collected casseroles, some puddings, cheeses, primulas, for decoration of course. Tables erected by unknown helper, snow cleared from entrance. Going well.
But who was bringing the baked potatoes? I don’t know!
Who was bringing the apple crumbles? I don’t know!
Time passed. Tables were laid .Hall transformed, as always, by magic. Plates warming ,vegetables on. Wine, glasses put out. Corkscrew? Yes! Only 4 cancellations so far and 2 extra people, stranded in village, to come. Baskets of baked potatoes appeared. Crumbles arrived. Then, disaster, the fuse tripped but there was someone able to sort that out. No pressure then. Another 4x4 driver collected those who needed to be picked up and 34 out of an original 38 of us sat down to a delicious lunch. All due to someone’s very good organisation and great Village Spirit. This could have been any of our villages. We are all so lucky. P.S. Washing up ? Many hands made very light work.
Good News Van
The Good News Library will be in Barnack on Tuesday, 21 April from 10.30 until 12 noon, at 1, Little Northfields. Come and have coffee, cake and a chat, then borrow a book or DVD, free of charge.
Hunger Lunch
There will be a Hunger Lunch of bread and cheese on the Wednesday of Holy Week, April 8th, from 12 noon until 2.00 in the Village Hall. As last year the proceeds will be divided between Family Care and Hope and Homes for Children. Family Care provides support to families in difficulty within the Diocese of Peterborough, while Hope and Homes for Children looks after children who have been orphaned by war or natural disaster. Please support these two good causes.
Elizabeth Young and Jose Irving-Bell.
Enrol for pre-school now
Barnack pre-school is now taking registrations for the next academic year and has some places left for the summer term. The pre-school has a wonderful garden setting where forest school skills are now offered. A lot of outdoor play is encouraged, with an excellent range of play resources.
The pre-school were last assessed by Ofsted in December 2007 and had an excellent report. It was given “outstanding” in the category of “helping children to achieve well and enjoy what they are doing”. Staff were found to be “well qualified and skilled”. “Staff know the children very well” and have “warm and trusting relationships between staff and children” and “the partnership between parents and carers is outstanding”. The pre-school also has very good links with Barnack school helping to ease the transition to school in the autumn. For more information or to register your child contact Rachel Wright on 01780 740722
Quiz night a big success
Thanks to everybody who supported the pre-school quiz night in the village hall. A great evening was had by everybody who attended and an amazing £500 was raised for pre-school funds.
Barnack Baptist Church
We would like to thank all those who attended the funeral of Sheila Betts on Friday 06 March at Peterborough Crematorium followed by a thanksgiving service in the Village Hall. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Sheila’s family at this time of loss, Sheila was a dearly loved member of our congregation and she will be sadly missed.
We will be celebrating Easter Sunday with an all age family service from 10-30 am - 11-30 am this will be followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is welcome to join us at either, or both, of these events. Barnack Baptist Church meets for worship every week in the School Hall at 10-30 am, there is a creche and 2 Sunday school classes, all are welcome, the service is followed by tea, coffee and cakes.
Barnack Youth Club
Barnack Youth Club meets fortnightly in the Village Hall from 7-30 to 9-00 pm. Youth Club is open to all secondary school age young people aged 11-16. Come along to chat to friends, do craft activities, play pool, table tennis, air hockey and team games. There is a tuck shop. Dates for April and May - 03 April, 01 May,15 May, 29 May. Barnack Youth Club is run by Barnack Baptist Church.
Junior Youth Club
Junior Youth Club will be held on Friday 24 April in the Village Hall from 7-00 - 8-30 pm. This is open to all children in school years 5 and 6.
Bainton And Ashton Family Day
You will definitely not want to miss this year’s Family Day - so make a note of the date. Sunday July 5th at Bainton House.
Barnack Horticultural Show 2009
Please see insert for this years classes.
For further information please visit www.barnack-show.co.uk or call Debra Martin on 740048
Parish Council Notices
Southorpe Parish Council
A meeting of the Southorpe Parish Council took place on Monday 9 March.
Highways: No response had been received from Mr Cooper at PCC Highways regarding the invitation to meet to discuss the need for traffic calming in Main Street, he was now to be invited to the Annual Meeting in May. The number of potholes on the road following the bad weather were of concern; a number of holes in the Avenue had been repaired recently and PCC were to be asked to now prioritise repairs to Main Street. PCC have stated that it is extremely unlikely that any further kerbs will be installed due to limited funding. PC McCallum had still not received the Speedwatch equipment but he hoped to offer training as soon as it was available. Four residents, and their families, had volunteered to be trained to use the equipment.
Parish playing field – Planting.
The bulbs purchased with the Environmental Grant of £250 had now been received. They would be planted on Sunday March 29th and residents would be invited to help. Jack Robinson may be able to provide some barbary bushes to plant to help attract moths.
Community project grant – Proposals.
Jack Robinson provided details of bird boxes that could be purchased for use in residents’ gardens. Alternative proposals discussed included additional tree planting on the Avenue and planting a hedge on the northern boundary of the parish playing field.
Planning Applications:
i. Stud Farm Two new dwellings 08/01527/FUL & 09/00115/CON. Objections regarding the height and impact of the proposed dwellings had been sent to the Planning Department.
ii. Middle Farm Barn - Tree Notification 09/00052/CT. No objections were raised.
Village Issues
RAF Wittering were currently night flying and it was considered an appropriate time to write to remind them to be considerate to residents when flying in the vicinity of the village. Date of Next Meeting Monday 18 May 2009 at Farrendon Parish Council Meeting 6.30 pm AGM 7:00 pm
Annual Meeting 7:30 pm
All residents are invited to attend.
Women Connect
Women Connect will meet on 16th April 7 for 7.30pm at the home of Mary Hanna. Mary is very kindly providing a meal so please let her know if you are attending.
Police Surgeries
PC McCallum, along with his colleague PSCO Buckingham, will be holding a Police Surgery on the first Wednesday of each month between 9.30 am – 11.30 am at The Granary, Willowbrook Farm, Stamford Road, Helpston, but you can still contact him on:
Telephone: 0845 456 456 4 (please leave a message with the operator)
E-mail Address: norman.mccallum@cambs.pnn.police.uk
The Barnack Police Office: PC McCallum will be holding a trial Police Surgery on specific Wednesdays throughout March – June. Please check the notice boards in the village for dates and times.
Barnack Parish Council Meeting
The March meeting of Barnack Parish Council took place on Monday 9 March when all seven councillors, the Clerk, PC McCallum and two members of the public were present.
Mr Roxburgh and Mrs Woollard reported on the Planning Obligations Implementation Scheme meeting which they had attended. Mr Roxburgh presented the parish council’s draft Policy for Emergency Planning. The cemetery fees and rules were reviewed and remain unchanged. The two sets of steps in School Road have been removed by Peterborough City Council as they were considered to be unsafe. One new set will be reinstated during the next financial year. A further letter will be sent to Peterborough City Council concerning the unsuitability of the Chapel Lane fence. Mrs Woollard will attend the Rural Working Party meeting on Wednesday 25 March at 7.00 pm in the Botolph’s Barn, Helpston. The parish council are considering the possibility of changing the gravel area around the Village Information Board to tarmac to make it more wheelchair accessible. Quotes for the work are being requested. The parish council asks residents not to park on the grass verges throughout the village as this habit destroys the verges and prevents access for other residents. The highways department will be contacted regarding faulty street lights and damaged manhole covers needing attention. PC McCallum will address the issue of the skip on Main Street. In his report PC McCallum announced that there will be a Police Surgery held at Willowbrook Farm’s tea shop, Stamford Road, Marholm on the first Wednesday of the month, however, if you need to contact him between surgeries, please do this via his e-mail address, mobile number or by leaving a message with Cambridgeshire Constabulary. He also encouraged all residents to sign up to Ecops either through Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s website, or by speaking with him directly. This is a valuable e-mail service provided by the police informing residents of crimes as they happen in the local area. Please note the change of day for the April meeting of the parish council which will be held on Tuesday 21 April 2009 at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend. The full minutes of the meeting are displayed on the notice boards in Barnack and on the bus shelter in Pilsgate.
Barnack & Pilsgate Village Assembly
The meeting of Barnack & Pilsgate Village Assembly took place on Monday 9 March when all seven councillors, the Clerk, PC N McCallum, Cllr D Over and 8 members of the public were present. Mrs Woollard thanked all those present for their attendance and presented the annual report for Barnack Parish Council.
Cllr Over spoke of his pride of the villages, and stated that he is continuously encouraging Peterborough City Council to meet the needs of the rural areas. He has secured £10,000 again for the Community Leadership Group for the year 2009/10. PC McCallum reported that there were 34 reported crimes in Barnack and Pilsgate for 2008, the majority being for theft from vehicles. By signing up to E-cops through Cambs Police, you will be kept informed of any incidences as they occur. The community speed watch scheme has been funded with the assistance of Cllr Over, and will be run by volunteers. The equipment has now arrived, and will be delivered upon receipt of payment. Residents wishing to help reduce the speed of traffic by helping with this scheme should contact PC McCallum directly. Reports were received from Barnack Parish Church, Barnack Methodist Church, The Barnack Pre-School, Barnack C of E Primary School, The Tree Warden, The Community Association, Carpet Bowls, Cricket Club, Barnack Bridge Club, Friends of Barnack Church, the Horticultural Show, The British Legion, Bell Ringers and the Seed Club. The next Village Assembly meeting will be held in March 2010. The full minutes are displayed on the notice boards in Barnack and on the bus shelter in Pilsgate.
Bainton And Ashton Parish Council
Your councillors are: Chris Agnew (Chair) Tel. 740007, Andy Totten (740381), Zena Coles (Ashton) (740550), Judith Morrice (740865) Jane Franks (740004)
All councillors attended the meeting on 3rd March, together with eight members of the public. Norm McCullum demonstrated the new mobile speed camera to be introduced (see Parish News this issue for more details) and gave an update on crime figures. He had 89 instances of recorded crime in Barnack Ward last year, 30 of which were in Bainton and Ashton. About 5% of these were serious (theft, assault etc).
The good news is that the weight restriction on the B1443 now seems likely to happen - we’ve actually been given a date - the 20th April 2009. Don’t put the champagne on ice just yet, as we’ve had promises before, but this time we’re hopeful. Once the signs are in (Glinton roundabout and outside Burghley), heavy vehicles should not come through the villages unless they’re on deliveries. If any do, the police can then apprehend them.
Highways Dept have been in a bit of a tiz with dealing with the snow, and things like our bus stop lay-by are on hold. The frost has created some nasty potholes on village road: we have reported this but Peterborough City Council will inevitably wait until the prospect of more frost is gone. After years of pestering, the Parish Council has got nowhere with safety measures at the Lolham railway crossing, and we feel we will now have to rely on the assurances from Highways and railways, and intend to take no more action. We are not much nearer in finding a site to introduce allotments, but our councillors are digging deep and leaving no stone unturned. With help from the Community leadership Fund, a wildlife corridor is to be created throughout the villages, encouraging biodiversity.
Next meeting is on 28th April, to include the Annual Meetings.
Would you like to stop drivers speeding through our villages?
The police are working with our Parish Councils to make new efforts to curb speeding through the villages, and need help from volunteers. A Speedwatch Kit is to be set up, which is a mobile screen on a stand, which will be manned by two trained people. If you feel you have some spare time to do a short shift and live in Bainton or Ashton, please contact Coun Judith Morrice on 740865. Times and shifts will be organised to suit volunteers, and as the procedure is advisory (details are sent to an office who write to offenders and warn them) there should not be confrontation with drivers. If you feel you could help keep our roads safer in this way, give it a try! Don’t leave it to somebody else.
Bainton & Ashton Annual Parish Meeting
Our Annual Parish Meeting is to be held on April 28th at 7.30pm in the Reading Room. If you never get to a parish meeting, this is the one to go to. Not only do you get a summary of what the council has been up to, and a chance to see who is on the council representing you. You also have a chance to HAVE YOUR SAY. If you have any ideas to improve things in the village, if you are unhappy at the way the parish Council spends your money, if you want to comment on how things are done, everybody has an opportunity. Don’t just stay away and grumble, try to improve things. You will be heard!!
Parish News Treasurer’s Report
In this month’s magazine is the Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2008 (see right). The Parish News carries information from many different groups in the villages and thank you to all businesses, groups and individuals who have supported the magazine this year. A big thank you to David Hare of Bainton who has done a fantastic job of contacting businesses and telling them about the opportunity to advertise in our monthly magazine. As can be seen from the Accounts this advertising has generated a healthy income.
The Receipts and Payments Account show that costs have been kept to a minimum, printing costs have increased but so to have the number of pages in the magazine. Many thanks to Chadwick Design for printing our magazine each month.
Enclosed with last month’s issue of the Parish News was a small brown envelope for your donation towards the cost of producing the magazine. If you have not yet given your donation, we would still be very pleased to receive it.
Please see below for collectors in your village to whom brown envelopes may be returned or you may drop them into the Barnack Church donation box any time.
Barnack: Mrs June Woolard, The Old Well House, Barnack Bainton: Mr M Bratley, Manor Farm or Mr J Wreford, Vine Cottage, Ashton
Ufford: Dr P Hudson, Windrush, Walcot Road
Or directly to the Treasurer - Mrs H Fancourt, 3 Bainton Gardens, Bainton PE9 3AW or please bring it to church with you