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Parish News June 2009

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

As ‘she who thinks she wears a dog collar’ seems to be somewhat distracted I though I had better get my paws round this article. I can’t quite work out what is going on, I only know that we seem to keep getting in the car and going to this house where ‘she’ has long conversations with people about what might go into it. It’s a nice house, though I think the garden is a bit small, but there are some lovely walks nearby. If I’m lucky we go on one of these and it’s rather quiet – not lots of other dogs like on Hills and Holes – but that’s alright by me, but I think Flick would prefer to see other dogs. Flick – that’s another thing that has happened to me since I last wrote, whoever would have believed ‘she’ would bring home a puppy and a mad one at that! She’s a very friendly dog, but that means she wants me to play all the time and at 14 years old I’m just not interested. She also lacks any manners – there are people coming to the house all the time and she thinks they have just come to see her and what’s more she doesn’t know anything about praying. Flick comes to Morning Prayer with us, but she won’t sit still for the whole Service. Why ‘she who thinks she wears a dog collar’ doesn’t think to bring some quiet toys I don’t know. After all there’s a proper corner for human children to go and play in and lots of things for them to do and there’s even a special service for the children once a month – perhaps it would be better if Flick went to that! But back to that empty house. I have heard that we are all going to live there later in the summer. I don’t know what to think about that, perhaps I might get some more attention. I shall miss all the people I know in Barnack and I love the special walk we go on at Bainton – though I’ve also heard that we will be coming back quite often – I do hope so! I hope the people will come to the new house as well – it’s not far away. I am very worried about one thing – there isn’t a sign of any food there! I hope we aren’t expected to give up eating. ‘She’ also seems to be throwing away a lot of things, so I’m sitting firmly in my bed, in case that goes. You know it’s very worrying being a dog when things around you keep changing, but I’m trying to keep calm so Flick doesn’t get worried too. And I suppose I can trust ‘she who thinks she wears a dog collar’ to look after us. In the meantime I’m making sure I say my prayers every morning and I know God will care for us all whatever happens.   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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Bishop Frank Writes: A Call To Prayer
The sudden death of our Diocesan Bishop, Ian Cundy, on the evening of 7 May has come as a great shock. His planned early retirement following the diagnosis of mesothelioma had been overshadowed by the news that the cancer had begun to spread again; but none of us could have known that his death would come so quickly.
Our hearts go out to Jo, Robert and Sue with their baby Thor, Paul, Elizabeth and all the family. As we keep them in our prayers we give thanks for Bishop Ian’s life including nearly forty years of ordained ministry. He has been our Bishop since 1996 and under his leadership the diocese has made great progress. We have grown in confidence especially through the flourishing of authorised lay ministry and a renewed engagement in the mission of the God “who so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son…”
In recognition that God is the “One who sends” we had long planned a gathering for prayer on 3 June to support the process to identify Bishop Ian’s successor. That evening of prayer will go ahead with the added intention to keep Bishop Eliud of Bungoma in our prayers as he becomes Archbishop of Kenya on 5 July, at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi. We are delighted that God has sent Bishop Eliud to fulfil this important calling and will continue to pray for God’s blessing of him.
The invitation to pray is open to any and all in the diocese. We will meet from 7.30pm at St. Andrews Church, Rockingham Road, Kettering on 3 June. There will be a natural break at 8.30pm for those who can only come then, or need to leave early. “Prayer stations” will offer focus at different places within the church and light refreshments will be provided. We will finish by 9.30pm.
St Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, “I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers”. We will gather with a mixture of sadness and gladness as we pray in gratitude to God for his servants, Bishops Ian and Eliud.
I look forward to seeing you on 3 June.

Barnack Church Notes
As you may know, our Priest in Charge, Canon Margaret Venables, is leaving us at the end of July and moving to pastures new. We, and many parishioners and villagers, would like to say a heart-felt thank you for her ministering to us over the last three years. We had been interregnum – that is without a rector - for a long time and our gratitude to her for ending it, has, we hope, been apparent.
We will now be entering another interregnum period and we hope you will support us in continuing the good work of the Parish Church. All the activities, events and projects we have previously mentioned will of course continue.

Open Door Weekend: Family Fun at the Fete Saturday 6th June.
An English Summer would not be complete without the Parish Church Fete. This year we are offering bundles of fun, together with our familiar cake and plant stalls, jumble jars, and local crafts, not forgetting another of Michael Perkins fantastic raffles – listen out for your number coming up.
There will be lots of games for the children, a pit-your-wits treasure hunt around the church and grounds, and of course classic teas with home-made cakes.
As a special opportunity, the Tower and Bell-chamber will be open for guided tours – you’ve heard the sound, now see the mechanisms; you might also take a peek at our re-furbished vestry.
And if you just want to come and relax amongst friends you can do that as well.
It all happens from 2.00pm on Saturday 6th June – D-Day.

Guided Historical Church Tours Sunday 7th June
On Sunday afternoon, we have organised guided tours of the Church with Canon Higham from 2.30pm. The church is one of the top 100 ‘must see’ churches in Britain. This is a chance for the people of Barnack and the surrounding villages to find out why this church is so historically significant, and as always there will be refreshments to keep you going – this time you can partake of a scones, jam and cream tea. We look forward to an action-packed weekend. Petrina and June

New Parish News Cover
Thank you to Maureen Groom for the beautiful new cover for the Parish News.

 

 

 

 

Free Horse Manure
Calling all keen gardeners: Well rotted horse manure is available FREE. Please ring 740105 for details of collection or delivery.

Ashton Quiet Lane Status
With the better weather (we hope) now with us we would like to remind everyone travelling through Ashton of its “Quiet Lane” status. This means that pedestrians, bicycles, horses and cars have equal rights when using the road. As this is a single track lane much used by pedestrians, horses and bikes, we would ask that you drive slowly through the village for the safety of everyone. It will much appreciated.

Open Gardens in Ashton
Sunday 21 June 2 – 6pm
You are invited to visit Gardens in Ashton. Brian and Hilary Smith at Berry Cottage and Zena Coles at Plashetts.
The price will be £2 entrance to both gardens and there will be refreshments on sale at Plashetts. There will also be plants for sale at both gardens. The proceeds from the afternoon will be given to two charities. We look forward to seeing you and showing you round.

Women Connect
The meeting will be held at the home of Janet Duff, in Bainton on June 18th. The theme will be “what book, piece of music and luxury would you take to a desert island?” The Women Connect summer meal at Maureen’s has been moved to September. More details next month.

Bainton And Ashton Family Day- Sunday 5th July
Please put the date of this- in ink- in your diary or on your calendar. It’s not to be missed! There will be a meeting of ideas at Bainton House on 28th May at 7.30pm. Coming along does not necessarily mean you will have something forced upon you- it’s your ideas we want. Newcomers especially welcome.

Marmalade Available
The Wright family still have some coarse cut Seville orange marmalade available. 1lb jar for £1.50 or 6 jars for £8. Please call 740929 to order. The proceeds will go towards Patrick’s post GCSE trip which is looking like an expedition to Greenland.

Plants for Pre-school
If anyone has any spare shrubs or small trees that they do not need we would love them for the Barnack Pre-School garden. Our garden was praised by Ofsted in our last inspection as is even more exciting now as we learn Forest School skills. Please contact Mrs Wright on 740929 for collection.

Do You Live In Bainton Or Ashton?
If so: Our draft entry form for Village of the Year competition is on the notice board. If you would like to add anything please attach a message.
Now that the B1443 has a weight limit restriction, if you see a vehicle over the limit which you suspect is not on local business, take the registration number and send it to our local policemen Norm (norman.mccallum@cambs.pnn.police)
Please do not put your grass clippings into the ditches- or on anyone’s land without permission. Please use the brown bins!
The weight limit on the B1443 is an experiment only and its success and continuation will depend on views from the public- and hauliers. If you feel it has (or hasn’t!) been a success please send your views to Mark Cooper, Highways, Peterborough City Council (email: mark.cooper@peterborough.gov.uk). If there is sufficient support it will be turned into a permanent feature.

The Buttercross Club
At our May meeting Angela Nankervis explained the whole rationale behind the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi which is now practised worldwide for health reasons in the controlled ‘soft style’ of slow movement forms and how it promotes longevity and focuses the body’s energy.
We were spellbound by the Tai Chi demonstration which followed. Along with three other experienced practisers of the art, she gave an enthralling demonstration of a half ‘set’ lasting some 10 minutes which included many of the forms, each one having its own beautifully imaginative name – ‘parting wild horse’s mane’, ‘white snake turns and puts out tongue’, ‘carry tiger to mountain’ and ‘step up to grasp bird’s tail’ to name but a few! Afterwards, we all joined the demonstration and, apart from the sheer enjoyment, we were all commended for our efforts. Angela may well have a few new recruits!
On Wednesday 3rd June we will be going to Hudd’s Mill gardens in Stamford which is a little-known garden right on our doorstep. If you would like to go please contact Ro Yates on 740833; the cost will be £6 per person to include entry, tea and cakes. We plan to meet in the Reading room car park at 5.45pm. JJ

“Bainton Arms ”
Please note that there will be NO gathering on Friday 12th June, but we look forward to seeing everyone again on Friday 10th July.
To all new residents of Bainton and Ashton - please do come along for an informal get together and a relaxed evening to meet friends and neighbours. Just bring along your preferred drink and a glass and join us on every second Friday evening of each month.
7.30-9.00pm at The Granary, Manor Farm, Bainton (by kind permission of Michael and Sheila Bratley).

Hunger Lunch
We should like to thank all those who supported the Hunger Lunch in April. It raised £120 which was divided between Hope & Homes for Children and Family Care. We have also raised £54 from the Family Care jar in Barnack Church. It has therefore been possible to send a cheque for £114 to Family Care, the organisation which cares for vulnerable families in our Diocese and which receives a proportion of its income from parish donations. Elizabeth Young and Jose Irving-Bell.

Friends of Barnack Church
Recent winners in the 200 Club Draw are as follows:
April
£20 No. 42 Mr. R. Choudhuri
£10 No. 2 Mrs. K.Clark
£5 No. 103 Mr. P. Hunt
May
£20 No. 27 Canon C. Mayhew
£10 No. 96 Mrs. P. Sindall
£5 No. 18 Mrs. D. Martin

Open Studios - Come And Visit The Pottery
On 27th & 28th June and 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.

Ufford Art Society
Ufford Art Society are holding their Summer Art Exhibition & Sale on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June at the Ufford Village Hall from 10am till 4pm

Barnack Community Association Situations Vacant
1. Cleaner required for Barnack Village Hall - 2 hours per week.
2. Caretaker required to lock up Barnack Village Hall at 11pm on an occasional basis after private parties, weddings etc. The rate of pay for this role would reflect the unsociable hours.
If you are interested in applying for either of these posts please contact Fiona West on 01780 740180 or Adrienne Collins on 01780 740124

Help The Aged Coffee Morning
Although only five people from outside The Acres and Little Northfields community attended and not a great number from within turned up to support this good cause, the hard work of Val Dawson and her helpers still managed to raise over £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

Cancer Research/Marie Curie Nurses Fundraising
As you may have noticed this year we decided to give the Spring Fayre a break! Economic climate etc., Hence the Great “Joules Clothing” Sale!!!. Spring/Summer 09 stock, catalogue returns. All hugely discounted ! to be held on Sunday 28th June, 12 noon ~ 4pm, at Hindmarch & Co, Total Filling Station, Uffington Rd, Stamford. £2 Adults. All proceeds to be split between Cancer Research Uk & Marie Curie Nurses.
Free Parking !!! Please come and support us and grab a great summer wardrobe at a bargain !!!!! Thanks in anticipation ~ Jane, Helen & Nicola

Village Ladies’ Group
On Tuesday the 28th of April Cerys Symonds delighted us with tales and artefacts of her wonderful world wide travels; we would like to say a big thank to all those ladies who supported us on that very stormy evening.
Our visit to the Romany Museum near Spalding is on Tuesday the 26th of May, for further information please contact Frieda Gosling on 01780 740343 we need to be there around 6pm ready for a 6.30pm start, this really is an interesting and enjoyable venue.
Tuesday the 23rd of June is our talk by Sheila Berrill on the Norman Cross Prisoner of War Camp this is an open meeting so Guys you are welcome to join us on Tuesday the 23rd of June at Ufford Village Hall at 7.45pm.
The year is slipping away and I am now talking about our Pimms garden party at Frieda Gosling’s home on the 28th of July, please put the date in your diary as it is usually an enjoyable evening and contributes toward our charity.

Enrol for pre-school now
Barnack Pre School is now taking registrations for the next academic year and has a few places left for the final half of the current 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

Barnack Bowls Club
The winners of the April draw were:
No 38 Barbara Knights £25
No 37 Jill Unsworth £15
No 16 Mima MacKellar £10

Barnack Methodist Chapel
Once again our May Coffee Morning was well attended and it raised £175.05 for our funds. Thank you very much for your attendance and we hope you will support us again at our June Coffee Morning which will take place on Saturday, 6 June, at the usual time of 10 to 11 am.

Cream Teas at Bainton House
Girl-guiding UK will be celebrating their Centenary in 2010 and ‘Changing the World’ is a Centenary project running from September 2008 to August 2009. As part of this, the Welland Golden Trefoil Guild’s project is ‘Live, Love and Let Go” - Help the Hospices. Members of the Guild are raising funds for the Sue Ryder Care Hospice on Saturday, 6th June when Cream Teas will be served at Bainton House (by kind permission of Hon Mrs. Birkbeck) at 3.00 pm. £3.00. Children £1.50.
There will also be a Tombola, Produce Stall, Books, etc.

 Parish Council Notices

Bainton And Ashton Parish CounciL
Your Parish Councillors are: Chris Agnew (chairman-phone 740007) Andy Totten (740381) Judith Morrice (740865) Zena Coles (Ashton-740550) and Jane Franks (740004)
The annual meetings were held on 28th April. Chris Agnew was re-elected as chairman, and all the present councillors will continue to serve. The chairman gave a review of the past year which was so successful that he thought both villages looked as bright and tidy as they ever have been. At last we have a weight restriction on the Helston/Barnack Road and with VAS signs in place this should now be a lot safer. An allotments committeee has been formed with about 20 interested tenants- we just need a suitable site! The washdyke has been further improved and Bainton Green Road, which now has Quiet Lane status will soon become part of a wildlife corridor. We are intending entering the villages into the Cambridgeshire Village of the Year competition- see this issue for further details. The Open Forum produced a number of ideas from those residents who were present- see minutes on the notice board for full details. We are still pusuing with the improved safety of the bus stop and the additional lighting on the pinfold. Next meeting is on 14th July 2009 in the Reading Room at 7.30pm

Ufford`s Annual Parish Meeting May 12th
David Over sent his apologies
Marian Browne gave Ufford Parish Council`s Annual Report:
• She welcomed Keith Lievesley back on to the council and Robin Morrison as clerk.
• She recorded that several local organisations had met the criteria and that grants had been made to Langdyke Countryside Trust, Ufford Park Cricket Club and St Andrew`s Church.
• UPC actively comments on planning applications. Jim Daley, PCC Conservation Officer had visited the council to talk about the Conservation Area Appraisal.
• Members represent the village at PCC Parish Liaison. Greater Peterborough Partnership working groups, Barnack Ward Community Fund meetings, CPALC and Ufford Village Hall Meetings. We had a visit recently from PCC Traffic Management to look at ways of reducing traffic speed through the village.
• Environmental schemes are continuing.
Reports were given from Ufford Park Cricket Club, St Andrew`s Church and the Village Ladies Group.
Regrets were expressed that once again there will be no Garden Fete this year and few opportunities for residents to socialise. We would be pleased to receive some suggestions from residents and local organisations.

Annual Meeting of Ufford Parish Council
1. Marian Browne was re-elected as Chairman.
2. The Annual accounts and Annual Return were adopted. The un-audited accounts can be seen on the Parish Council notice board.
3. The quotation for the restoration and painting of the well gates was accepted.
4. It is hoped that the car park gate at Southey Woods will be re-opened on Sundays, between 10am and 4pm, starting at the end of July, and if successful it will also be opened on Saturdays.
5. Marian can provide residents with leaflets and information about house insulation and disposal of unwanted electrical appliances.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday June 9th at 7.30pm at Ufford Village Hall.
Clerk to the Council: Robin Morrison 01780 740704 Chairman: Marian Browne 01780 740062 Frieda Gosling 01780 740343 Keith Lievesley 01780 740679 Ian Snaith 01780 740394