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Parish News July 2008

Pause for Though from Parish Priest: Canon Margaret Venables
The Rectory, Barnack, Stamford, Lincolnshire. PE9 3ET

"Paws for Thought" It seems that ‘she who thinks she wears a dog collar’ has got herself into a bit of a mess this month, so has handed this piece over to me! So I thought I would tell you just what it is like to be a Rectory dog. I mean, I’m not complaining, on the whole I have a pretty good time with lots of people to talk to, but sometimes it does get a bit much. First of all, I always go to Morning Prayer and that usually happens before I’ve even been offered a proper walk, but then I do think it is a good way to start the day and sometimes at Bainton there are biscuits! During the rest of the morning anything can happen. Sometimes ‘she’ is really boring and spends the whole morning moving things round in her study and playing with the computer, and the phone goes quite often, disturbing my morning nap. I like it best when people come and I greet them at the door – I am a bit noisy – and then they sit down for a chat and it’s nice to listen to them and sometimes they even speak to me. Though when lots of them come and I can’t get on my sofa it’s a bit tiring. Other times ‘she’ goes out and leaves me, telling me I can’t go to everyone’s house or the hospital - I don’t quite understand why – I’d especially like to go where cats live, just so I could tease them! I always get taken to PCC Meetings, they can be very boring as they do all talk for ages. I usually go to sleep, but quickly get up when I hear them say ‘be with us all evermore. Amen’ – because then it is time to go home at last. I like it best when we go out for a whole day, that doesn’t happen often but I am lucky to live somewhere where there are such lovely walks and where there are so many rabbits to chase! My friend dog, Dot, often comes for the day and that means I have her to talk to when ‘she’ goes out, but Dot doesn’t really understand about church life, so I have to explain things to her and she does seem to enjoy praying with us now she has learnt to sit still and listen. What makes me really upset is when ‘she’ is just about to put my dinner down and the phone goes and then the human person on the other end is always more important and I sometimes have to wait ages, when I am really hungry. Sundays aren’t too good, but I do realize that ‘she’ does have lots to do on that day, but I would like to go to church,too. I will be able to go this month, because there is a special service for animals and I will get my yearly blessing, I always look forward to that. On the whole, I don’t think it is too bad being a Rectory dog - just as long as ‘she’ remembers that I do need two walks a day and just sometimes a whole day out somewhere else! By the way ‘she’ asked me to write this because there is a new baby in the family and ‘she’ has been too excited to think about anything else! He’s apparently called Jed, very biblical (“Samuel12) and he’s very tiny. I haven’t been invited to see him yet. I hope I am soon, because babies smell so lovely and he won’t be big enough to pull my hair and ears yet. Do stop and speak to me when you see me. I do bark sometimes, but I really like people and especially children. Barni

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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.

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Barnack Pre-School
School Road, Barnack PE9 3DZ
Open 9am-12pm - 5 mornings a week during term time.
Excellent Ofsted report Dec 2007
Now taking registration for August 2008
Contact the booking secretary for details on 01780 789988

What’s happening to our village?
Having once been young person in a village environment and residents moaning about us hanging around bus shelters or on the local green bench, I feel very strongly about whats happening to the village of Barnack.
Whilst most of us watch documentaries and the news on a daily basis about young people and their antics which lead to destruction and damage, I would like to make you aware that Barnack is falling victim to all of this aswell. Whether it be windows being smashed, racing cars around the village, the use of drugs and shouting and disturbing people of all ages in the early hours of the morning, our once quiet little village is now being victimised.
Please lets try and stop this. Lets hope this plea with our younger generation may have the desired affect. Concerned resident

Barnack The Acres and Little Northfields Garden Fete
The fete is to be held 12th July at 2pm. With the following, Raffle, Bric-a-brac, Tombola, Craft stall, Face Painting, Cake Stall , and much more. Everyone Welcome.

HORSE OWNERS BEWARE
Police are warning everyone to be vigilant and on the lookout for 2 men with Eastern European accents taking photographs of horses. These men are taking photographs of horses to later steal to order, and in the past weeks horses have been stolen in Melton, Cannock (9 coloured cobs) and Lichaeld (5).
The men were seen driving a RED LANDCRUISER and/or a WHITE VAN with the registration number N253 XAJ and/or a BLUE VW.
If anyone sees someone suspicious near and taking photographs of horses please contact the police immediately.

The Good News Library Van
The Good News Van will be coming to Barnack on Tuesday July 15th from 10.30 until 12noon. This month it will be at Margaret Durdey’s house 10 Canon Drive, Barnack. Everyone is welcome to come to see friends and chat, or to look at and borrow books, DVD’s or CD’s. The van will not be coming during August, so you need to stock up on books etc for the next couple of months now!

The Buttercross Club
Great skill and dexterity was shown by John Shone of Rutland Willows in his demonstration at our June meeting. It was very absorbing to observe a master craftsman at work whilst he deftly manipulated willow sticks into works of art; John and his daughter Louise introduced us to a veritable menagerie of willow creatures including pheasants, fish, butterflies, dragonflies, snails, otters …. all this plus the more traditional and well-known applications of hurdles, pergolas and arbors. It was also interesting to hear about the growing and harvesting of willow and the how soaking is a vital part of its preparation.
On Wednesday, 2nd July the Buttercross is planning an outing to Vine House Farm, Deeping St. Nicholas, to have a tour, followed by a Barbeque, of Nicholas Watts’ organic farm; please assemble at the Reading Room car park at 5.45pm. The cost will be an all-inclusive £8 per head (a minimum of 25 people are needed) so if you’d like to come please phone Ro Yates on 740833 (husbands, partners, friends most welcome!). JJ

British Red Cross Week
A big thank you to every-one in Pilsgate who contributed to the Red Cross collection during flagweek .An excellent total of £ 76-59p was raised.
Many thanks to Margaret Clark for taking my place this year.. Ria Sutcliffe

Ufford Christian Aid
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s Christian Aid collection in Ufford which raised a grand total of £227.35. An especial thanks to all the collectors who made this possible - Joan B, Chris, Helen, Jan, Lisa, Marian and Sian. JW

Help With Housing
Cross Keys Homes provides a free service to help people who need housing-related advice and support within the Peterborough area. The service is funded by the Government Supporting People initiative, and aims to help people live independently through the use of a tailor-made support plan.
For more information phone 0800 8047088.

Barnack WI Tuesday 10 June 2008
The June meeting of Barnack WI was handicapped by illness. Both the proposed speaker and her replacement were unable to attend so June Graham gallantly stepped forward and delighted the members with a talk on “old lighting”. June brought along a fine collection of candlesticks, chamber sticks and taper sticks which she has collected over the years.
The talk was preceded by Adrienne Collins presiding over the business part of the meeting. She reported that Barnack WI had received excellent feedback after the group meeting, and that Barnack are well known in the area for their pleasant venue, good speakers and delicious refreshments. Val Stratton reported on the WI finances. Jill Miller wished to thank Sue Jarman for arranging the recent trip to Harewood House which was very much enjoyed by members. Margaret Broadbelt brought along the impressive banner which she has almost completed. It is to be presented to Barnack School for use to take to Cathedral and church services. Finally, the arrangements for the provision of afternoon teas at the Church fete at Walcot Hall were discussed and finalised.
The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday July 8th at 7.30 in the Village Hall, the speaker being Mr Charles Pickering, and the subject “The Royal Yacht Britannia”. Visitors are always most welcome.

Barnack Youth Club
Barnack Youth Club is run by Barnack Baptist Church. On Friday 6th June the Youth Club met for a wide game in Hills and Holes. The evening involved a team based hide and seek style game which was a great success. At the end of the evening there were 20 very tired people with one of the leaders at PDH casualty department (Achilles tendon injury). Youth Club meets again at 7-30pm in the Village Hall on 13 June, 27 June, and 11th July. The 11th July meeting will be the final one before we break for the summer holidays. The first meeting after the summer break will be on 5th September. All young people in school years 7-11 are welcome. For further details please contact Graham Dunn 01780 749198.

Barnack Junior Youth Club
A Junior Youth Club will be held for young people in school years 5 and 6 on Friday 20 June from 7-00 to 8-30 pm in the Village Hall. This will be the second time we have run a Junior Youth Club, the first session proved to be very popular. The evening will include games, such as pool, air hockey, table tennis and a dance mat. There will be some craft activities, a short talk, a chance to chat to your friends and some team games. The tuck shop will also be open. This event is run by Barnack Baptist Church, for further information contact Karen Dunn 01780 749198.

A Student Minister for Barnack Baptist Church
From 1st October 2008 Barnack Baptist Church has appointed Graham Dunn to be their Student Minister. Graham has been accepted by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Regent’s Park College Oxford to train as a Baptist Minister. This will involve a 3 year course that each week includes 2 days at college, 1 day of home study and 2 days working in the local church. Barnack Baptist Church is delighted to be making this step of commitment and we look forward to supporting Graham on his journey of learning and preparation for the ministry.
Barnack Baptist Church meets each week in the School Hall at 10-30 am. All are welcome, during the service there is a crèche and 2 Sunday school classes for our young people. Our aim is to make worship accessible to all and to help anyone who wishes to know more about the Christian faith. Through the week we run 3 home groups, Little Lambs and Youth Club. On Saturday 28 June we shall be holding our annual All-Age Sunday School trip to Hunstanton, the day typically involves beach rounders and football, sandcastle building competitions and a Fish and Chip supper.
From Sunday 27th July, and for the duration of the school holidays we shall be meeting in the Village Hall at 9-30 am for a shorter all age service which will start with a light breakfast, please do come along and join us in these less formal services.
From Sunday September 7th we shall be returning to our regular time and venue meeting at 10-30 am in the School Hall.

Free Guinea-pig cage
Guinea pig cage in good condition free to a good home. Please contact Keith or Janet on 01780-740884 (Barnack).

Free Hamster Cage
Hamster cage in good condition. Along with hamster carrier and other bits and pieces. Free to good home.
Call David or Lisa 740893

Barnack & District Horticultural Show – Film Night
Last year several members of the community shared their recollections of the area and of the Barnack Show with 2 students on placement with One to One Productions. The result is a fascinating and entertaining insight of stories and memories from residents who have lived in Barnack a long while. Come along to Barnack Village Hall on Tuesday 29th July at 7.00 for a cup of tea, to hear more about this years show, look an exhibition of photos from the show, see the trophies and watch the film clips. All welcome – 50p entrance fee
For more information or if you would like to contribute to the exhibition please contact Judi Campbell on 740420. You can also visit the show website at www.barnack-show.co.uk for information

Barnack Bowls Club
The winners of the May draw were:
No 36 George Unsworth £25 No 21 Christine Goodwin £15
No 89 Becky Clark £10
On Sunday, 8 June, the Club staged the annual Sunday Gala Day and yet again it was held under sunny skies. Eighteen teams from around the area took part and the eventual winners at the end of a long warm day were the team led by Paul Buckley. All who took part said they had thoroughly enjoyed their day. The next event we are looking forward to is the Annual Lunch which will be held in the Chairman’s garden on Sunday, 6 July.

Barnack Methodist Chapel
Our June Coffee Morning raised £93.56 and we thank everyone who came and supported us. Because of holidays, there will NOT be a Coffee Morning in July and the next one will therefore not take place until Saturday 2 August at the usual time of 10 am to 11 am. Please come and join us then if you can.
You are, however, warmly invited to attend our special Shalom service (a service which includes prayers for healing) on Thursday, 10 July at 2.15 pm It will be led by Rev Heather Walker.

Bainton Family Day - Auction of Promises
Following the fun and success of the Auction of Promises at last years Family Day we shall be holding another one this year. If any one has ANYTHING they can promise to do or to give for the Auction I shall be delighted to hear from them. Please ring me, Helen on 740091.

Concert by French youth Choir
‘Les Enfants de l’Espoir’ 10th July 7.00 pm there will be a Free concert with collection in aid of Humanitarian aid to children in Thailand and the Ivory Coast. - if you want to know more they have a website, if you just type in the name - but it is all in French!

Village Ladies’ Group
On Tuesday the 27th of May, Village Ladies enjoyed a talk given by Ian Jones about ”Prohibition” during the 20th Century.
Tuesday the 24th of June is our visit to Hudd’s Mill Gardens. We will meet at the mill at 6pm. It is best to park opposite at the layby or Morrisons and walk down to the mill. There is parking for disabled at the mill.There will be tea or coffee and cake; the cost will be £5 and will go to the Helen & Douglas Home, a charity supported by Azar Wood, owner of Hudd’s Mill. Please contact Frieda Gosling on 740343 if you are interested.
Tuesday the 22nd of July is our Pimms, Quiche & Salad Supper Garden Party at the home of Frieda Gosling (if wet in Ufford Village Hall).
Please come and support us as this is our charity evening for the Child Development Unit, a little-known charity at Peterborough Hospital.
The evening starts at 6.30pm and the charge will be £7.50 per guest plus a raffle ticket. Please come and support this local unit that does such sterling work.
Finally, we are aware that our monthly dates are sometimes too late for the month in question, but our meeting dates are the fourth Tuesday every month. However we do make an effort to give dates for the next two meetings,I hope that is reasonably clear.

The Best Ever Bainton And Ashton Family Day 13th July 2008
Put this date in your diary now. This year’s Family Day, in the glorious grounds of Bainton House, promises to be the best ever. All the usual stalls, sideshows, games & sports plus some exciting extras. We expect to have a quintet from the Coldstream Guards playing at the event which should be really memorable. Tons of things, especially for children. Laughter, fun’n games for those who want them - or just sit back with an ice cream or cup of tea and watch the others. No charge to come in, so, even if you’ve never been before, come this time.

Ufford Village Walk and tea in the Village Hall
A Sunday afternoon stroll at Swaddywell Pit Nature Reserve will take place on July 20th. Meet at the car park by the Stamford Stone Company site on Marholm Road at 2.30pm for the guided walk. Tea and cake will be served at the Village Hall from 3.30pm and some people may prefer to miss the walk and come just for a cup of tea and a chat. Residents of Ufford and all the other villages will be most welcome. Donations to Ufford Church and the Langdyke Countryside Trust.

Women Connect
This month’s meeting is on Tues 1st July and is the Summer Meal at Maureen’s. Please let Maureen know if you are coming.

And Finally ...

Exclusive Spitfire Restoration Trip
Saturday 5th July. Unique opportunity to join Peterborough College of Adult Education for an exclusive guided tour of the engineering workshops of Historic Flying Ltd at Duxford and enjoy a behind-the-scenes trip to see the skills work involved restoring the legendary Spitfire aircraft. £26 per person includes return travel, tour and entry to Duxford Imperial War Museum. Places strictly limited. Phone (01733) 761361, email admin@pcae.ac.uk or call into the adult college in Brook Street

Recognise and help treat a stroke...
(This article was sent in by a reader and the content cannot be verified)
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
Recognizing A Stroke:
Remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke .
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S* Ask the individual to SMILE.
T* Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) i.e. It is sunny out today)
R* Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999/911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke : Stick out Your
Tongue: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', it could be a sign of a stroke

 

Parish Council Notices

Ufford Annual Village Meeting on May 28th 2008
Councillors present were:
Clerk to the Council: Patricia Stuart-Mogg 01780 783678
Chairman: Marian Browne 01780 740062
Frieda Gosling 01780 740343
Ian Snaith 01780 740394
Apologies were received from David Over and Ian Glew
The Annual Report from Ufford Parish Council was given by the Chairman and this is currently displayed on the notice board and will be included on the web site.
Ufford Village Hall committee was represented by its Treasurer, Richard Depear. No report was available but a letter from the Trustees was presented. The Chairman agreed that the issues relating to the Village Hall needed to be resolved and would be considered at the next UPC meeting in June.
Keep checking the UPC website for updates and make sure that you have taken part in the local recreation survey. www.uffordparishcouncil.org.uk

Barnack Parish Council Report
The June meeting of Barnack Parish Council took place on Monday 9 June when six councillors, Cllr Over, PC McCallum, the Clerk and one member of the public were present.
Two further letters will be sent to the enforcement officer in the planning department asking for updates on referrals from planning applications. Another letter will be sent to Peterborough City Council highways department regarding the delay on the enforcement on the B1443 weight limit. Cllr Over will also send a letter to Gillan Beasley regarding this issue. The ivy bushes on Walcot Road still have not been cut back, the wall has not been fixed and the oak posts have not been positioned on the point of the war memorial site. A further letter to be sent to Brian Roecroft, with a request for a village inspection with the Chairman. Planning permission has been refused for pillars and gates at The Barton, Pilsgate. The planning application for a two storey dwelling at Southcroft, Barnack, has been withdrawn. Planning approval was requested for the removal of one conifer tree at Billiwings, Barnack. The members of the council had no objections. A report was received from the Community Leadership Group. Projects being discussed for the current year include further speed signs to be purchased for Ufford, Bainton and Barnack, a speed gun for shared use in all the villages, the replacement of the large road signs on the B1443 in Barnack and Bainton with finger posts. There is no further progress with the Airey House Development Site at present as David Wilson Homes are putting their plans on hold during the current fall in the housing market.
Faulty lights will be reported in Wittering Road and Millstone Lane together with the mal-function of the speed sign in Stamford Road. Repainting of the white lines will be requested at the junction of Bishop’s walk and Main Street and the pot holes at the junction of Kingsley Close and Main Street will be reported. The school association will be asked to remove the orange paint at the junction of Bishop’s Walk and Canon Drive. Please note that next month’s meeting will be held on Monday 21 July at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend. The full minutes of the meeting are displayed on the notice boards and on our website www.barnack parishcouncil.org