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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.
Open Studios - Come And Visit The Pottery
On 3rd & 4th July Katherine Winfrey will be opening her workshop to the public. The pottery, at the Old Butcher’s Shop, Barnack will be open between 10am and 5pm. All welcome. If you are interested in other artist in the Stamford and Rutland area who are opening their studios, please ask for a brochure.
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.
Barnack Church Fete Saturday 6th June 2009 Grand Draw -Prizewinners
1. Case of Wine June Graham
2. £25 John Lewis Voucher Sylvia Baker
3. Fuchsia Planter David Over
4. Liqueur Chocolates Mrs Crookes
5. Patio Rose John Ward
6. Footcare Voucher June Graham
7. Hydrangea Planter Charlie Kane
8. Basket tea, biscuits/mug L Cannon
9. £25 M&S voucher V Kettleborough
10. Basket 3 pots flowers M Groom
11. Bottle of Gin Mark Birkbeck
12. Puzzle Millie Alexander
13. Tin of Earl Grey Tea Josie Murray
14. VAT69 Whiskey John Sutcliffe
15. Necklace Lizza Harley
16. Bottle of Wine John Ward
British Red Cross collection
A big thank-you to every-one in Pilsgate who contributed to this year’s Red Cross Appeal. A splendid total of £71.41 was raised. Ria and Katie Sutcliffe
Christian Aid, Ufford
Many thanks to everyone who gave so generously this year and a special thank you to the wonderful collectors. We raised £235. Joan Waller
Hardworking Student available to do Odd Jobs till September
If you need a willing and hardworking helper between now and the end of the summer, I am available to do:
Gardening
Garden clearing
Housework
Babysitting
Call Holly Chadwick on 740893.
Photographs of Barnack and Pilsgate scenes and events
The Barnack Parish Council website is currently being updated, and we are looking for photographs to put on the site of Barnack or Pilsgate village scenes over the years.
If you have any that we could use, please e-mail them to Rachel McCallum, Clerk, at barnackparishcouncil@btinternet.com or post them through her door at the Police House, Station Road, Barnack.
All photographs received will be returned – please gently make a note of your name and address on each provided
Barnack and Villages Horticultural Show & Fete
The popular annual show will be held on Sunday 23rd August 2009 at Barnack School from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm
There is a great variety of classes for both for children and adults. Entry details are in the Show Programmes which are on sale at Barnack Post Office and Barnack Country Clothes.
Show representatives will be visiting the all the villages to make it easier for people to buy a programme at the door. The programmes give you free access to the show (1 adult per programme, children under 16 free if accompanied by an adult) and automatic entry into the raffle. This year’s main prize is kindly donated by the Millstone Inn and is a two course meal for four people.
We have a fantastic range of children’s entertainment, inflatables and games, a varied selection of craft and interest stalls as well as a beer tent, BBQ, cream teas and lots more.
We hope you will come forward to support this long established village event and celebrate your talents in growing, displaying, arranging, baking or creating. To register your entries please come to Barnack Village Hall on Thursday 20th August between 6.00-9.00pm.
Any enquiries please call Judi Campbell on 740420 or Debbie Martin 740048. You can also visit the show website for up to date information www.barnack-show.co.uk
Stop press: We are collecting bottles and jars for the bottle stall please can you spare some to help our fundraising efforts.
Film Screening - Back by popular demand!
Last year the Village Hall was full of people enjoying a film night as part of Barnack Show, it was a lively and fun night. A lot of people have approached the Show Committee and requested that we do a re-run of the night so people can see the film again or people who missed last year can attend. In the film, made just over a year ago residents shared their recollections of the area and of the Barnack Show. The result is a fascinating and entertaining insight of stories and memories about the community.
Come along to Barnack Village Hall on Thursday 30th July 7.00 to enjoy a cup of tea and cake, watch the film, hear more about the 2009 show, enjoy an exhibition of old photos of the area and Show trophies.
All welcome – 50p entrance fee
For more information or if you would like to contribute to the exhibition please contact Judi on 740420.
Village Ladies’ Group
Tuesday the 26th of May a group of ladies visited the Romany Museum near Spalding, Mr Boswell gave us an interesting insight into his Romany heritage. The caravans were a delight to see and the artefacts continue to increase in numbers, the evening ended with light refreshments.
On the evening of Tuesday the 23rd of June at Ufford Village hall Sheila Berrill will be talking about the 18th Century Norman Cross Prisoner of War Camp, this is an open meeting, gentlemen welcome, we look forward to your company at 7.45pm at the above venue.
Tuesday the 28th of July will be our Pimms and Savoury Delights Garden Party evening at Frieda Gosling’s house starting from 6 to 6.30pm.
The price of a ticket will be £7.50 that includes a raffle ticket, the proceeds will go to our charity the East Anglian Air Ambulance Service please come and have an enjoyable evening and support a worthwhile cause, if the weather is inclement it will be at Ufford Village Hall.
On Tuesday the 25th of August Philip Rudkin will give us a talk on “Birds in our Garden”, Phil is an enthusiastic speaker and has a wide knowledge of bird life and the environment, we will meet at 7.45pm at Ufford Village Hall, visitors are welcome to join us and hopefully we will all learn a little more about the natural life around us.
Armed Forces Day - 27th June 2009
We shall be flying the flag to mark the occasion of this new National Day recognising the contributions made by our current Armed Forces and Veterans who have served their country in uniform across all theatres from the beginning of WWII until the present day.
Agreement of Affiliation between Stamford Schools CCF and RBL Barnack & District Branch
At a special ceremony at Stamford School on 18th May, both organisations received framed certificates from Legion HQ confirming their commitment to continue their co-operation on mutual support projects for the community. Stamford Endowed Schools CCF is one of the largest in the country with over 400 members (boys and girls) serving in its navy, army and air force contingents under the command of Wing Commander Max Sawyer and RSM Mark Jackson (ex Scots Guards). We are invited to observe their training sessions on Friday afternoons via Malcolm Morrice (740865) or Charles Clark (740441).
Invitation to RAF Wittering Family Day, Friday 3rd July 2009
Members of RBL Barnack & District Branch and their immediate families are invited as guest of RAF Wittering at the Station Family Day on 3rd July. There will be an exciting programme of both static and flying displays and entry security arrangement details must be submitted in advance c/o Charles Clark or Malcolm Morrice before 29th June at latest.
Buttercross Club
The gardens of Hudd’s Mill must surely rank as one of the hidden jewels of Stamford; the unique garden is surrounded by water and the fertile soil has greatly contributed to the flourishing array of trees and shrubs. Azar Woods and her husband acquired derelict Hudd’s Mill and the surrounding land some 22 years ago and have since created a lush and verdant garden with a wealth of specimen trees, unusual shrubs and exquisite flowers! Of particular interest were the rose garden - a splendid array of differing varieties; the numerous hibiscus clearly thrive, the orchard yields abundant fruits, the standard Wisteria were a delight and the many carefully clipped spheres demonstrate the care and attention needed to maintain such an interesting garden. The blue mosaic crocodile provided an entertaining diversion, poised as it was to dive into the river just as we crossed the stepping stones ! All this and then to enjoy tea and home-made cakes on the terrace whilst continuing to enjoy the surroundings was a real treat for us all. A children’s hospice in Oxfordshire will benefit from the funds raised by all visits to the garden.
All are welcome at our next meeting on Wednesday 1st July at 7.30pm. JJ
RBL Summer Evening Party
A date for your diaries. This will be held at the Millstone Inn at 7pm on Wednesday 12th August to which all members and their friends are cordially invited. Further details will be announced in due course.
Garden Waste
Garden waste has been spotted dumped in Chapel Lane, Barnack, which is not acceptable. As a reminder, garden waste should be disposed off in the brown bin. Thank you.
Friends of Barnack Church
The winners in the 200 Club Draw for June were:
£20 No. 70 Mrs. A. Davies
£10 No. 153 Mrs. J. Irving-Bell
£5 No. 155 Mrs. A. Alexander
Pre-School: Mrs Fenn Leaving
Mrs Fenn the senior supervisor at Barnack pre-school is retiring after 17 years of loyal service. Mrs Fenn has worked really hard over her time at Barnack to make sure each child in her care has received an excellent start to their education and also to leave a fantastic pre-school to build on. We will be holding an informal drinks and nibbles evening to say goodbye and thank you to Mrs Fenn on Thursday 9th July. It will be from 7.30 to 9.00 in Barnack Village Hall and we would like to invite any parents who have had children at pre-school to come along and help make the evening a memorable one for Mrs Fenn. If you would like to come along then please give Karen Dunn a call on 01780 749198 or email Karen.dunn@dsl.pipex.com so that we can have an idea of numbers. If you would like to make a contribution to a collection we are making then please take it into the school office in an envelope marked Pre-school Mrs Fenns leaving gift. If this is a problem then please contact Karen as above.
We are also pleased to announce that Catherine Wright will be taking over as the new senior supervisor from September. Catherine has lots of experience both working in the pre-school and as a parent of children in the pre-school when her own children attended. She has a professional status qualification which very few pre-school leaders in the country have. She is also qualified in forest school skills and has been instrumental in the fantastic outdoor education ethos of the pre-school, making the most of our wonderful garden setting. We are sure that pre-school will flourish under her leadership.
Request for toys from pre-school
Pre-school are running a second hand toy stall at the horticultural show. If you have any toys in good condition that you would like to donate for pre-school to sell then please bring them to the pre-school mobile or ring Sophie Moore on 01780 740010 or Karen Dunn on 01780 749198. Thank you in anticipation of your support.
Barnack W.I.
At our June meeting we received an interesting and entertaining report about the recent A.G.M. in the Albert Hall. Mary Boyall was our delegate and she described the day’s events. The single resolution for debate this year concerned the honeybee! It read, “The honeybee plays a vital role in the pollination of food crops, and in our environment. In view of concerns about the accelerating decline in the U.K. bee population this meeting urges Her Majesty’s Government to increase funding for research into Bee Health.” Presentations were made giving background information and arguments for and against, but the motion was eventually carried by a very large, 99.4%, majority. Among other speakers on the day Maureen Lipmann was probably the most popular. We were grateful to Mary for her report and for representing us. We then enjoyed a talk by our speaker for the evening, Mr. Paul Smith, on the subject of how the package tour business was started by Thomas Cook. We learned about his life, and how his company was founded. His talk was followed by questions after which he was thanked by Gill Glenister. Our next meeting is on July 14th at 7.30 in the Village Hall, when the speaker will be an officer of the Cambridgeshire Drug Squad. We are always pleased to welcome new members In addition to our monthly meeting there is a luncheon club, outings are arranged to places of interest, and a new venture is the walking group where both long and short walks are led. Elizabeth Young
Christian Aid
The house to house collection in Christian Aid week raised £764.67 in Barnack (up by £166 on last year’s amount) and in Bainton £344.75. Thank you once again to everyone concerned.
Christian Aid helps the world’s poorest communities by providing water, food, healthcare, education, and ways to earn a living, so giving people the chance of a better future. All contributions are very much appreciated. Jose Irving-Bell.
The Darby & Joan Club
Together with Friendship Club, went to Walpole St. Peter’s Church to see the wonderful displays at their Annual Flower Festival and afterwards had tea in the Village Hall.
Michael Lee from the Corn Exchange Theatre gave a very interesting talk about the Theatre including the history and how, with all the help of many volunteers, donations, a Lottery Grant etc. it is now open as a first class busy Theatre in the town. The Corn Exchange Theatre is the Club’s Charity for the year and by 2010 the collections will enable us to buy a seat.
Help The Heroes Coffee Morning.
Although Only 5 people from outside The Acres and Little Northfields Community attended and NOT a Great number from within turned up to support this good cause. With the hard work of Val Dawson and helpers we still managed to raise £385, Thanks to all who came.
We must not forget the Forces who give so much, sometimes their lives to this and many other Countries.
R.C.Porter
Ufford Park Cricket Club
The first draw of the ‘109’ Club took place at the White Hart, and the winners were
£50 No. 40 G. Mason, Thorney
£30 No. 47 B. Casboult, Bourne
£20 No. 29 A. Mason, Deeping St J
£15 No. 53 T. and J. Parker, Ufford
£10 No. 86 Mrs. M. Bentley, Stamford
£10 No. 1 Mrs. E. Hills, Ufford
£10 No. 58 V. Porter, Stamford
Summer Bar-B-Q raises over £900 for Rutland Sailability
On behalf of all the members of Rutland Sailability, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the Summer Bar-B-Q at The White Hart, Ufford, on midsummer’s evening - 21 June - for your tremendous generosity by supporting the raffle and making personal donations.
Also, to Ben Larter and his fantastic team who provided us all with a scrummy hog roast and delicious strawberries and cream - all for free!
Over 100 people attended the event and everyone’s generosity raised £908.67 - to help us to maintain our sailing activity for the disabled.
We are looking forward to the raffle prize winners who will be coming the Rutland Water for a day’s sailing with us.
If anyone wishes to know more about sailing for the disabled, please contact me on (01780) 740289 or see www.rutland-sailability.org
Thank you so much for your support.
Mike Baumber.
Parish Council Notices
Southorpe Parish Council
The AGM and Annual meeting of the Southorpe Parish Council took place on Monday 18 May following a parish council meeting. All Councillors, the Clerk and three members of the public were present.
The Chairman, Nick Lodge, gave a report on the year. The year had started with all the Councillors re-appointed for a term of four years. Considerable time and effort had been spent on planning applications, traffic related issues and environmental projects. The issue of traffic calming was continuing to be pursued with the City Council and a further traffic survey would be conducted now that work had finished on the A1. He welcomed the promise of Speedwatch equipment for the villages. A further £500 had been received from PCC’s Community Fund for environmental projects, and residents are encouraged to suggest suitable projects within the village. The Entertainments Secretary gave his annual report, both the summer picnic and the bonfire party had been a great success again. The Financial Officer presented the financial statement for the year.
The residents at the meeting thanked the Councillors for their continued discussions with PCC on traffic calming but expressed frustration at the slow rate of progress; considerable concern was expressed by residents from the southern end of the village at the speed of traffic. The Parish Council would continue to pursue this matter.
The next meeting would take place on Monday 28 September at 7.30 pm at Gamekeepers Lodge. All residents are welcome to attend.
Ufford Parish Council Meeting June 9th 2009
Ward Councillor David Over was in attendance.
1. The gates of the car park at Southey Woods will be unlocked for a trial period on Saturdays and Sundays between July 18th and August 30th from 10am until 4pm. A programme of activities particularly for families is being arranged. Keep a look out for details.
2. Some of this year’s Community Fund money has been spent on oak benches, 10 altogether, with 2 in each parish in Barnack Ward. One of Ufford’s benches is on Clay Lane and the other at the Marholm Road end of the drift leading down into Southey Woods, both popular with walkers and cyclists.
3. Following concerns expressed by residents about disturbance caused by the peacocks, a letter has been sent to PCC Environmental Health Dept.
4. If street parking is unavoidable, Main Street residents are respectfully reminded to consider the space needed to allow access for other road users, particularly buses, farm machinery, refuse collection lorries and emergency vehicles.
Other matters discussed included ways of reducing traffic speeds in the village and the inconsistencies in decisions made by the Planning Dept at PCC.
The next meeting will be on July 14th at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All welcome.
There will be no meeting in August.
Barnack Parish Council Report
Present: Mrs J Woollard, (Chairman), Mrs D Dolby, Mrs S Berrill, Mr D Roxburgh, Mr E Barker, Cllr Over, PC McCallum, and Mrs R McCallum (Parish Clerk), Apologies received from Dr I Burrows and Mr H Brassey.
Minutes from Monday 18 May 2009 were approved. Adrian Chapman attended to talk about the Peterborough Neighbourhood Management Scheme and to discuss the way in which PCC is responding to the Sustainable Communities Act. The wall at Southcroft has been repaired, but the hole in the garden needs to be filled. A further letter will be sent to Burghley Estates asking them to install gates at the entrance to the plot in Millstone and to remove the piles of soil before the end of August. There were no objections for the removal of one Scots Pine tree from The Police House, Station Road. A request will be sent to the Fix-It-Van each fortnight. If there are any requests, please contact the Clerk on 01780 740047.
The new parish council website is now well on the way and will soon be up and running. Items from Highways and Village Matters included: Street lights in Bishops Walk, at the entrance to The Old Stackyard in Pilsgate, by Jingle Cottage and opposite the Post Office, have been reported for repair to PCC. Due to the number of vehicles in Orchard Road, PCC will be asked to provide plastic or concrete grid work that can be placed on the verge, allowing grass to come through still, and stop vehicles ruining the grass. Cross Keys will be invited to attend the July meeting. PCC will be asked to cut the growth at the base of the Lime trees on the verge in Bishops Walk to enable residents to use the pavement. The council will request for the overhanging branches alongside The Limes wall to be cut. A resident requested wheelchair access around the Village Information Plaque. The collapsed drain in Allerton Close will be reported again, along with the broken manhole cover in Orchard Road.
Cllr Over reported that there has been a low council tax increase of the last few years, and with the lack of funds being received from planning applications currently being submitted to PCC, an increase in council tax should be expected next year. Due to the lack of finance PCC are currently not spending and are working on savings with profits. The new PCC leader is Marco Cereste, who is keen to work with the villages.
PC McCallum reported that PSCO Buckingham is currently office bound, and is concentrating on sending e-cops etc. Please sign up to this scheme, if you have not done so. PSCO Whittaker has been moved from Westwood and Ravensthorpe to assist with the rural villages, along with part-time officer, PCSO Brown. Inspector Glazebrook is enforcing lorry drivers caught in the weight limit area with a fixed penalty ticket if they do not have a valid reason to be there. Any persons seeing a lorry in the banned area, and if they are willing to provide a statement, should take as much detail as possible including the registration number, date and time seen, and direction of travel. Cllr Over mentioned that he has had complaints about vehicles being parked near to the school gates. PC McCallum will ask PSCO Brown to address this.
The date of the next meeting is Monday 13 July 2009 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend. The full minutes of the meeting are displayed on the notice boards in both Barnack and Pilsgate, and on our website www.barnackparishcouncil.org .