Parish
News May 2006 |
Pause for Though from Parish Priest:
Canon Margaret Venables
The Rectory, Barnack, Stamford,
Lincolnshire. PE9 3ET
The Parish Priest’s Letter |
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The Resurrection in the Gospels - A Course
One of the puzzles of the ressurection is the different stories the
gospels tell - at least in detail. While they are in no doubt about
the central fact that Jesus is risen, they don’t all seem to
be of one mind about who did what when. Which is exactly what you
would expect when four different people carefully recount how they
remember a special event. This course of four looks at the events
recounted in each gospel and will also help us to pray with the gospels.
All at the Rectory. Everyone is welcome.
Mon 8th May 7.30pm
& Weds 10th Mat 2pm Resurrection according to
Matthew
Mon 15th May 7.30pm & Weds 17th May 2pm Resurrection
according to Mark
Mon 22nd May 7.30pm & Weds 24th May 2pm Resurrection according to Luke
Mon 5th June 7.30pm & Weds 7th June 2pm Resurrection according to John
Barnack Community Association
AGM and Open Meeting is at Barnack Village Hall at 8pm on 3rd May.
All villagers most welcome to come for an update on all the latest
news.
Tennis at Bainton House
Much as last year we are delighted for anyone wishing to play tennis
to use our tennis court on a first come first serve basis. Only rule
is please to make sure gate to Court is properly secured to prevent
sheep getting in, and gates into field are shut. Bill and Mary Birkbeck.
Music at the Millstone Inn
The next session is on Tuesday May 2nd at the Millstone Inn. Doors
open 7.30pm for a 8pm start. Admission is free! Come along to sing
or play or just to spectate! www.acousticsessions.co.uk.
An Italian Evening
The annual theme supper on, behalf of St. John the Baptist Church,
Barnack will be held on Saturday, May 6th in Barnack Village Hall
at 7.30pm. The price per ticket is £8.50 for a three course
meal. The tickets are now available from any member of the Social
Committee. There’ll be entertainment, a bar & raffle.
Barnack Methodist Chapel
We are sad to report the death of Elsie Connor, who was one of our
longest attending members, and she will be greatly missed. She was
a keystone in our fund-raising efforts for the refurbishment of the
chapel and could always be relied upon to be of help whenever asked.
Our sympathy is extended to her family.
Thank you very much for your support for our next Coffee Morning
and Cake Stall held on Saturday, 1st April which raised £128.25
for our funds. The May Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday, 6th
May at the usual time of 10 am to 11.30 am and we look forward to
seeing you then. Fairtrade products will also be on sale. Sunday,
May 7, will be the 108th anniversary of the opening of Barnack Chapel
and our Anniversary celebrations will be led by Bishop Maureen Jones
at 6pm. Do come and join us if you can.
Christian Aid 14th-20th May
Christian Aid works where the need is greatest, irrespective of religion
or race. It helps people to find solutions to their own problems;
it supports local organisations who are best placed to understand
local needs.
Christian Aid is striving for an end to poverty and campaigns to
change the rules that keep people poor.
There will be a house-to-house collection in Christian Aid Week.
Please give as much as you can. Just a small amount can make a big
difference. Jose Irving-Bell
SHYP House
Following our request last month for a second-hand settee for this
house for homeless children, we had no less than 11 replies! Many
thanks to all who offered. We are very grateful for the support we
regularly receive from the residents of Bainton, Barnack and Ufford
towards this worthwhile local charity. If anyone feels like helping
further with home made cakes, food etc. these are always well received.
If you feel you want to help at any time ring Tony Gowers tel. 740097
Darby & Joan Club
Mr Derek Burton (Stamford) talked to Members about Derbyshire and
accompanied his talk with slides. Mrs E Hudson won the ‘Unusual
Button Competition’, Mrs D Green second and Mrs L Bell third.
An excellent meal for the Club’s Spring Lunch, which was followed
with entertainment by The Cavalier Productions.
Wine Tasting
There will be a Wine Tasting in Ufford Village Hall at 7.00pm on
Friday 30th June by Phil Amps of Amps Fine Wines of Oundle. Tickets £10.00
to include a two course Supper from Sally Hudson 740475. Proceeds
to St. Andrew’s.
Barnack Bowls Club
The winners of the March 200 Club draw:
No 88 Doreen James £25
No 69 Marie Harris £15
No 8 Phil Collins £10
Over 40 members enjoyed a Sausage and Mash Supper in the Village
Hall on Friday 17 March, cooked by Christine Ford, Mima MacKellar
and Pat Barton.
By the time you read this, the first competition of the season – the
Chairman’s match - will have taken place and it is to be hoped
that woolly hats won’t be needed. New members are always welcome
and should contact the secretary, Margaret Broadbelt for details.
Ufford Ladies
The March meeting at Ufford Village Hall was the Annual General Meeting
follwed by a most interesting Talk given by Pam Chance about her
visit to Sri Lanka. On 23rd May, Ann Nicholls will give us an insight
into the role of the Peterborough Tourist Board. Everyone welcome.
We start at 7.45pm.
Ufford Park Cricket Club
The Junior Section’s outdoor coaching will be at Copthill School
for U11 and U12 from 10.00 to 11.30 am Sundays and at Ufford Park
Ground for U9 on Friday evenings at 6.00 pm.
Anyone interested in joining Ufford Park – playing, coaching
or umpiring – please contact Andy Hills on 01780 740760.
Buttercross Club
In April, Pauline Brooksbank demonstrated how to transform a humble
supermarket bunch of flowers into an imaginitive display. Using 5
different bunches she showed us quick and easy ways to arrange them
- and a handy tip making use of sellotape!
On Wednesday, 3rd May Ian and June Graham will be talking to us on
the ‘ History of Ceramics’ . Please come and bring along
your own treasured item to discover its background history. There
will also be our annual bring and buy Plant Stall. This is always
popular, so bring along any you want to pass on (labelled please!)
and you may well find something on our stall to fill a gap or two
in your own garden. We meet in the Reading Room at 7-45pm New members
and guests welcome. MG
These aren’t just normal chips…
These are Boston’s finest grade A King Edward potatoes. Tenderly
washed and scrubbed, delicately sliced and shaped. Lovingly fried
in the freshest of corn oil for a perfect crisp outer layer and fluffy
centre. No, these are not M&S chips - these are the renowned
Millstone chips.
Generous free portion of golden chips served every Sunday evening
at the Barnack Village Quiz, Millstone Inn from 8pm. New members
always welcome.
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are invited to a "Spring Fayre" at The Granary, Manor Farm, Bainton, Nr Stamford Thursday 11 th May 2006 10am - 3pm |
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Good News Van - Change of Venue
The Good News Van will be visiting Barnack again this month, but
it will be at a different house! It will be at The Lodge, Bainton
Road, Barnack, the home of Stan and Jessie Goodacre on Tuesday May
16th from 10.30a.m. until 12noon. We will have a good selection of
up to date paperback books, videos and tapes for you to borrow free
of charge. I am just finishing a true story by Don Piper published
in 2004 entitled ‘ 90 Minutes in Heaven’, which is about
his recovery from an horrific motor accident. The experience dramatically
changed Don Piper’s life, and it will change yours too. It
is a very good read.
Do come for a coffee and a chat with friends. We are a friendly group
of people and we would love to see you there too.
Barnack Baptist Church
As part of this church’s lead up to Easter we embarked on a
40 day programme
reading the Purpose Driven Life, as well as our individual daily
study, the Sunday sermon reflected on one of the five purposes for
our lives and we also met in small groups, weekly to discuss and
debate the book (something we have continued since Easter). It proved
to be an interesting and, at times, challenging journey, exploring
that key question ‘why you are alive’ and God’s
amazing plan for us. The Purpose Driven Life is a number 1 international
best-seller and a really good read, anytime of the year, why don’t
you pick up a copy and see for yourself.
The Barn Dance held at the end of February raised £155 for
the Beekeeping
project in Brazil, Operation Agri. A big thank you to all those who
came along and supported this.
Village Hall Plant Sale
An important note for your diary! The Village Hall Plant Sale is
on Saturday 6th May in the Village Hall. Doors open at 9.30 am and
we recommend that you come as early as you can. There will be the
usual high quality plants for sale for the house and for the garden,
together with tubs and planters ready for display. There will also
be stalls for cakes, preserves, greetings cards and an opportunity
to join in the raffle. There will even be coffee or tea to sustain
you and give you the energy to go and find yet more bargains. All
the proceeds will go towards the running costs of the village hall.
If you want your house and garden to look really good this year don’t
miss this important event.
The Friends Of Barnack Church
The 200 Club has been helping to conserve the fabric of the church
for a great many years now. Why not consider joining? The 200-club
subscription is just £15 per year with cash prize draws every
month. Should you be interested in joining this marvellous cause
and becoming a Friend of Barnack Church please contact Mr Martin
Goodwin Tel: 01780 740145.
The fortunate winners for the March draw are as follows:
89 E Snowball £20
67 S Berrill £10
196 Jane Elwood £ 5
Darby & Joan Club
Mr Derek Burton (Stamford) talked to Members about Derbyshire and
accompanied his talk with slides. Mrs E Hudson won the ‘Unusual
Button Competition’, Mrs D Green second and Mrs L Bell third.
An excellent meal for the Club’s Spring Lunch, which was followed
with entertainment by The Cavalier Productions.
Barnack Horticultural Show
Volunteers are still needed for this summer’s show. Local Barnack
resident Bryan Lee, as chairman this year, is spearheading the event.
It’s still not too late to join his team and help start the
ball rolling.
Bryan has a longstanding history with our villages and brings with
him fresh enthusiasm that, along with your help, will guarantee to
make the 2006 show a real winner. Do please contact him on 740239
as soon as possible. All help will contribute so much to the continued
success of this celebrated village event and will be very much appreciated.
Open Fellowship
The meeting will be held on Thursday 18th May at 1 Little Northfields
and on Tuesday 30th at 12 Canon Drive, Barnack. All are most welcome
to join us.
Kingsley House, Barnack
by Roger Browne
It is generally known that the Rector of Barnack Church in the early
nineteenth century was the father of the noveslist and historian,
Charles Kingsley (author of the Water Babies 1863). It is well known
that the Rectory, a fine old fourteenth century house, contained
a celebrated ghost chamber.
The ghost, recorded in the British Book of Ghosts is well documented
by Kingsley.In his papers he states that the ghost lived in “the
great north room”. Kingsley claimed “to know him well” as
he walked across the room in flopping slippers to turn over the leaves
of books to find a missing deed. Kingsley claims he was an old rRector
of Barnack who had defrauded an orphan and widow, wore a flowered
dressing gown and a cap with a button on it and could be heard rolling
barrels in the cellar, though he always put the barrels back in their
place in the morning.
Nobody saw the ghost, no doubt rationalised out of existence, but
the legend has lasted many years and still lingers on.
There is a modern aspect. In his memoirs, Harold MacMillan, the former
prime minister, refers to his Uncle Charles MacMillan, a friend of
Charles Kingsley and a master at Uppingham School, who was a frequent
visitor to and admiror of the village. I wrote to Harold MacMillan
to ask if he had ever visited Barnack and he replied in good MacMillan
style: “Alas, I never visited your village, but heard about
it from my Uncle.” Roger Browne
The Wellingtonia Tree
In the eastern part of Barnack
churchyard stands a Sequoiadendron giganteum, more commonly known
as a Wellingtonia. At a height of approximately 90 feet, it is the
tallest tree in the village. There are two others in Barnack: one
in Bishop’s Walk
is 80 feet high and the other outside the Grange is 76 feet. Wellingtonias
are prominent trees in many parts of the country, having been planted
in churchyards, parks and large gardens. Apart from their impressive
size, these conifers are recognisable by their distinctive soft fibrous
bark which has many fissures. The foliage has a strong aniseed smell
when crushed.
The age of a tree is a function of its circumference or girth, not
its height (Alan Mitchel. 1974. A Field Guide to the Trees of Britain
and Northern Europe p.25). This is because increase in girth remains
fairly constant with age but increase in height tails off. A Wellingtonia
will normally increase its girth between 2 and 3 inches a year. The
girth is measured at five feet above the highest point of the surrounding
ground. I measured the girths of the three Barnack Wellingtonias
two years ago. The churchyard tree is 14 feet, the Bishop’s
Walk tree 18 feet, and the Grange tree 12 feet. Dating these trees in the absence
of planting records is clearly open to a certain amount of conjecture. However,
it is probably safe to assume that in this drier part of the country, the rate
of growth will be at the lower end of the range – two inches or perhaps
just less.
The most useful specimen in this area from the dating point of view, stands
in the cemetery midway between Yarwell and Nassington. The tree is in the centre
of the cemetery opposite the gate and was probably planted when the cemetery
was established. The oldest gravestone in the cemetery bears the date 1882.
The girth of the tree is 18 feet. Assuming the tree was planted in or around
1881, its girth has been increasing by one and three quarter inches a year.
If this growth rate is used to estimate the planting dates of the Barnack trees
the Bishop’s Walk tree was 123 years old in 2004, the Grange tree 82
and the churchyard tree 96. The Bishop’s Walk tree would therefore have
been planted in the rectory garden in 1881 by the Rev. Marsham Argles, rector
from 1851 to 1891.
Wellingtonias were introduced into this country in 1853 from their native Sierra
Nevada in California. They were first mentioned in print in The Gardener’s
Chronicle on Christmas Eve that year. In 1854 the first seedlings went on sale
at two guineas each. The name Wellingtonia was adopted in honour of the Duke
of Wellington who had died in 1852. The oldest tree in our area is in the courtyard
of Walcot Hall. Its girth of 22 feet indicates that it would have been planted
in 1854 when Henry Christopher Nevile lived at the Hall. This tree was therefore
one of the first to appear in this country. A second tree just south of the
Hall dates back to 1863. These two are the tallest trees in or near Barnack.
The older one is 114 feet high and the younger 134 feet. There are six younger
Wellingtonias in the park.
There are other specimens in the area. Bainton churchyard has a large one with
a girth of 19 feet. Possibly the finest is the one in Burghley Park between
the House and the Lion Bridge. It is not the largest, having a girth of 16
feet, but it is growing in the open and has an almost perfect shape. There
are six in Uffington park and seven small ones in the village, two outside
the Bertie Arms. Casewick park has two. Strangely though, there are none in
Ufford or in the grounds of Ufford Hall.
The six trees in Uffington park present a dating problem. At a growth rate
of one and three quarter inches a year they date back to between 1888 and 1922
yet they are marked on an O.S. map of 1885/7. One has to suppose a slower rate
of growth for these trees, perhaps because of their more exposed situation.
Planting records would of course be conclusive, but none exist as far as I
know. Burghley Estate has no record of nineteenth century plantings. Any for
Uffington Park must have been lost in the fire that destroyed the Hall in 1904.
Fortunately, the planting date for the tallest Wellingtonia in Britain is positively
known. The tree stands in the grounds of Castle Leod, Strathpeffer. It is 174
feet tall and has a girth of 30 feet. Estate records show that it was planted
in 1853. This gives it a growth rate of nearly two and a half inches a year.
It would be interesting to hear of any planting records for trees in our area
so that the dating process could be refined.
Brian Palmer
If you receive a card through your door from a company call PDS (Parcel
Delivery Service) saying that they have a parcel awaiting delivery
instructions and can you contact them on 0906 6611911.
DO NOT call the number as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.
If you call the number, you will be billed for £15. If you call
the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already
have been billed £15 for the phone call. If you do receive a
card with these details, then please throw it away and do not call
the number provided.
Instead – please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655 Or
ICTIS at www.ictis.org.uk Or your local trading Standards Office Carol
Aston.
Southorpe Parish Council Meeting held on 20th March 2006
Four of the Councillors were present for the meeting plus David Over
from Peterborough City Council.
The main points which came out of the meeting were:
1. The problem with the erosion of the verges in the village is still
ongoing.
2. Peterborough City Council has again been asked to remove the mound
of gravel that has built up just before the bridge at the south end
of the village.
3. Planning permission had been granted for Midstone House and Boundary
House.
4. The request for additional footpaths was going to be assessed by
Peterborough City Council as part of the assessment of requests for
the 2006/07 Programme of Works.
5. David Over informed the meeting that Peterborough City Council has “given
him” £10,000 to spend within his ward (or £2,000
per village) and is asking the Parish Councils etc. for ideas on how
to spend it, e.g. planting on verges, nesting boxes etc. There will
be a meeting in approximately six months time to progress this, so
if you have any ideas please let Edward Elwood, Chairman of Southorpe
Parish Council know.
6. The Clerk has resigned and therefore the Parish Council are looking
for a replacement. Please contact Edward Elwood on 740906 for details.
The next meeting will be the AGM on 15 May at 7.00 p.m. followed by
the Annual Meeting.
Barnack Parish Council Report, April
The monthly parish council meeting was held on 10 April in the Village
Hall. The council had been informed by Anglian Water that 5 tons of
debris had been jetted out of the sewers and drains in the village.
A further letter of thanks is to be sent to them for their co-operation
and action over the recent problems. The clerk had met with members
of the Landscape Management team and it has been agreed that some grass
verges will be re-seeded and other placed on the mowing contract. A
letter is to be sent to Wansford Parish Council adding support to their
concerns over proposals contained in the Peterborough and Cambs. Minerals
and Waste Development Plan.
There were no objections to the proposed extension at Manor Stone House
on Station Road and planning permission had been granted by Peterborough
City Council for the extension at Mistletoe House on Wittering Road.
The new Risk Assessment policy document was approved. Peterborough
City Council is to be contacted concerning the new free bus fares policy
for pensioners travelling within the Peterborough District. This means
that Barnack residents travelling across the county boundary have to
pay full fare. Application forms for new or renewed passes can be obtained
by calling 01733 747474 or from the Travel Kiosk at Queensgate Bus
Station, Peterborough City Council Cash Office or Peterborough Central
Library. The Parish Clerk also has details.
The chairman reported that a joint meeting had been held with the chairmen
of Helpston, and Bainton to discuss the increasing problem of heavy
lorries travelling through the villages. A joint traffic census by
all three councils will be held on three separate days in these villages.
The police are also looking into carrying out roadside checks on HGV’s
to establish whether they are travelling through the lorry ban which
is in place on part of the B1443.
The full minutes of the meeting are displayed on the notice boards
around the village and on the website at www.barnackparishcouncil.org.
The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting to be held on May
8th at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Contact details for Barnack Parish Council:
Chairman: Mrs.J.Woollard,
The Old Mill House, Stamford Road, Barnack. Tel: 01780 740276 Clerk:
Mrs J.Banks, 21 Orchard Road, Barnack.Tel:01780 740047
Councillors: Mrs.S.Berrill, 2 Owen Close, Barnack. Tel:01780 740482
Mr.H.Brassey, Close House, Jack Hawes Lane, Barnack. Tel:01780 740733
Dr.I.Burrows, Cedar House, Main Street, Barnack. Tel:01780 740697
Mrs.D.Dolby, Milroy, Main Street, Barnack.Tel:01780 740615
Mr P.Farrer, Post Office, Main Street, Barnack.Tel 01780 740230
Mr.B.Palmer, Nethercott, Stamford Road, Barnack.Tel:01780 740988
Ufford Parish Council Meeting April 12th 2006
Carol Aston ( Community Contact Officer for Neighbourhood Watch, western
sector), PC Norman McCallum, and four residents attended. Apologies
were received from David Over.
1 Neighbourhood Watch: The weekly emailed updates for this area are
appreciated but it was felt that there could be more liaison between
residents and village co-ordinators. Carol agreed to encourage this.
2 Southey Woods: Residents are reporting that they no longer go there
because they feel intimidated and some walkers have been threatened
and followed. There were 18 recorded incidents in the Woods in 2005,
including rowdy behaviour, violence, criminal damage, fire and abandoned
vehicles. The police are aware of the problems and are doing frequent
patrols. Residents are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to
0845 456 4564 or to carol.astoncambs.pnn.police.uk.
3 Parking on Ufford Hill
There has been no decrease in the amount of thoughtless parking on
the hill, especially in evenings at the weekend and there have been
several near-misses at the top of the hill and frustrating hold-ups
for farm vehicles by the junction and down Main Street. Drivers are
reminded of the potential risks to cars and occupants.
4 Carol and Norm will be in Ufford between about 2.00 and 2.45pm on
Saturday May 6th to chat to residents.
5 Trees on the hill: It has been agreed with PCC that all the existing
trees will be felled in the autumn and it was proposed that the replacements
should be Norwegian maple, the same species as now. UPC is investigating
a suggestion that mountain ash/rowan would be more appropriate as regards
size and for aesthetic and environmental reasons. Comments please to
any UPC member.
6 The quarterly review of the budget was carried out with no adjustments
having to be made.
7 Residents are reminded that the next UPC meeting will be on Wednesday
May 10th. It will be preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting, which will
start at 7.30pm. Officials of village organisations are reminded that
they will be expected to present a report of activities in the past
year.
Contact Details:
Frieda Gosling 01780 740363 Hillside Close
Ian Glew 07881 788741 Hall Farm House, Main St.
Marian Browne 01780 740062 The Spinneys, Walcot Rd.There are 2 vacancies.
Patricia Stuart-Mogg (Clerk) Contact details to be arranged.
Email: UPCianglew.claranet.co.uk
Clerk: Patricia.Stuartmoggbtinternet.com
Bishop Frank writes:
Heaven in ordinary
The wonder of the Easter story lingers on a good deal
longer than many of the “famous for fifteen minutes” experiences in
our own day. There is a good reason for this as the risen Christ brings
a message of real hope into lives now as then. Hope that the inevitabilities
of life are not quite as fixed as we may fear.
As I reflect on the
stories I am struck by how unexpected Jesus' resurrection was, despite
the clues he had given. Despite too the fact that the idea of resurrection
was a popular religious theme in Jesus' day.
It goes to show that sometimes
we fail to see in the everyday the signs of God's deeper work. May
is traditionally the month in which we honour Mary the mother of Jesus.
Perhaps more than anyone in the Bible she reflects the promise of ‘heaven
in ordinary'. Someone for whom the familiar events of childbirth and
the calling to motherhood were illuminated by the presence and promise
of God.
It is little wonder that her story has become so celebrated
in art and devotion over the centuries. There, by the grace of God,
we can all be. Not, of course, as the mother of the Christ but as the
ones in whom God's calling is fulfilled.
In the diocese this month
we celebrate this calling in a particular way as Parish Evangelists,
Pastoral Assistants and Readers are launched and licensed in the Cathedral.
They represent for all of us the continuing grace of Christ which is
so vivid in the resurrection story.
God has by no means abandoned his
creation. He continues to renew and reinvigorate all who will trust
in him and follow Jesus' simple but profound command: “Follow me”.
In this month, the month of Mary, we rejoice that this obedience to
God's call still offers the transformation which springs from our Easter
faith, and that we are people of hope who are not trapped by fear.
Nineteen new lay ministers licensed this month
On 20 May at Peterborough Cathedral, Bishop Ian will license ten Readers, seven Pastoral Assistants and two Parish Evangelists. Two of the new lay ministers are from Greens Norton, near Towcester: Dawn Valentine will become Parish Evangelist and Jane Small, Pastoral Assistant. Meanwhile husband and wife, Tony and Ruth Bond, join the team at St John's Werrington. Here they introduce themselves and explain how they see their new roles.
Dawn
Valentine, Parish Evangelist
Tell us about yourself. I'm
a single parent with two teenage children. I was a florist but recently
started work as a carer. I was born in Greens Norton and until 8
or 9 years ago I was on the other side of the fence. It's been an
amazing journey! God has done so much, and used me to help other people.
The freedom is fantastic.
What does a Parish Evangelist do? It's all about being yourself, sharing the good news and helping people. I want to show that people who go to church are real and that we don't just sit there and sing a few hymns!
How did you find the 2 years training? I learnt so much. It's been fun, as well as stretching and challenging. The tutors mentor you and let you seek for yourself. You gain depth as well as knowledge about the church.
What will you do once you're licensed? We have a mission coming up in Towcester and Jane Small and I are heading it up in our village. We've got lots of things planned. After that, it's all about meeting people where they are and that takes time.
How do you feel about your licensing? I feel so nervous but I think I'm going to want to dance with the Holy Spirit!
What would you say to anyone else thinking of this ministry? Without challenge there's no change! It can be daunting but God's looking after you and there are people there to support you.
Jane Small, Pastoral Assistant
Tell us about yourself. I am a semi-retired teacher. I help with school visits to Sulgrave Manor, I'm an assessor for people with Specific Learning Difficulties and I teach numeracy/literacy to parents.
What does a Pastoral Assistant do? One definition I like is that we are signposts for folk in our benefice who need help but don't know where to find it. I've been used to visiting and lots of church involvement, but it means initiating things much more than I'm used to. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone but finding it less daunting than I had anticipated!
How did you find the 2 years training? It was a privilege to meet, study and form friendships with some wonderful people.
What will you do once you're licensed? Baptism and bereavement visits plus some marriage preparation. I'll also carry on my involvement with church Jane Small activities and committees. Dawn and I have formed a close friendship over the last two years. We have complementary skills and work well together. We are very much hoping to reach out to the many lonely people who live in the village.
How do you feel about your licensing? Excited! It will mark the next step on my Christian journey in the service of our Lord.
What would you say to anyone else thinking of this ministry? If you feel this is work to which God is calling you, go for it! It will deepen your faith.
Ruth Bond, Reader
Tell us about yourself. I'm a part-time nurse at Thorpe Hall Hospice and I also work with Charlotte's Rainbow, a charity that helps bereaved children. We have two children, now aged 21 and 19. We've been very involved in St John's Werrington for 26 years but for me the call to be a Reader was recent and rather ‘out of the blue'.
What does a Reader do? It depends on their gifts and their church environment, but mainly preaching and leading services.
How did you find the 3 years training? I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Our group gelled very well together. It has been hard at times to fit it in around life's other commitments.
How do you feel about your licensing? It will be a very special occasion.
What will you do once you're licensed? Leading and preaching as we have during training. I'm likely to be taking funerals too.
What would you say to anyone else thinking of this ministry? You need to know you are doing this because you have been placed there by God, rather than simply because it is something you could do.
Tony Bond, Reader
Tell us about yourself. I'm a doctor in General Practice in Peterborough. I've been a lifelong Anglican. Church ministry is something I've been thinking of for years.
What does a Reader do? It's very varied: baptism and marriage preparation, leading services, funerals. Readers are part of the benefice team.
How did you find the 3 years training? Very good. The fellowship has been invaluable. Combining it with a demanding full time job was hard. Only by God's grace did I manage it.
What will you do once you're licensed? Leading and preaching. Maybe going out to other parishes too.
How do you feel about your licensing? R eceiving the Bishop's licence as the church and God's endorsement of my ministry is important, and so is taking this step together with Ruth.
What would you say to anyone else thinking of this ministry? Don't worry … God will equip you with everything you need.
Sat 6 Antique Fair. 10am - 4 pm, Abington Church Rooms, N'ton. In aid of church funds. Tel: 01604 471722
Sun 7, Mon 8 Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship. Speaker: Revd Canon Chris Neal, CMS Mission Movement Director. Sun 10.30am St Peter's Oundle, 6.30pm Christ the King, Kettering. Mon 10.30am Leaders' Meeting, Overstone. 7.45pm, St Mary's Wollaston. Tel: 01832 273595
Fri 12 – Sun 14 Desborough Barrows and Baskets Festival At St Giles Desborough. Displays of traditional May baskets. Free entry. Lunches/teas all weekend, sale of garden items. Tel: 01832 720775
Sat 13 Designer Living 10am - 4pm, Emmanuel Church, Werrington. Seminar for women. Speakers from CWR. Entry: £8. Tel: 01733 576541
Sat 13 Music in Lyddington Church 7.30pm, St Andrew's Lyddington. Emma Johnson, clarinet, and John Lenehan, piano. £10/£12. Tel: 01572 822211
Sun 14 Gardeners' Questions 3pm, Barnwell Church. Gardeners' questions and demonstration of hanging baskets. Tickets: £7 (inc tea). Tel: 01832 275816
Thurs 18 Free Organ Recital Series 1.10pm Peterborough Cathedral. The first of six weekly, 30 minute recitals.
Mon 29 Staverton Open Gardens , 11am - 5pm village gardens open. Light lunches, teas, plant sale. Proceeds to St Mary the Virgin Church. Entry: £3.50. Tel: 01327 879350
JUNE
Sun 4 Creation in Bloom Village gardens open from 1.00pm. Proceeds to St Michael & All Angels. Tel: 01604 505784.
Sun 4 Pentecost Mass 12 noon, Fotheringhay Church. Tel: 01832 272026
| VILLAGE
COLLECTORS FOR PARISH NEWS |
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Bainton and Ashton |
Isobel
Duff, Park Lodge, Bainton |
749123 |
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Barnack, Southorpe and Pilsgate |
Roy Beck |
740808 |
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Ufford |
Lisa Chadwick |
740893 |
| Articles by email or typed wherever possible please. COPY DATE for the March 2006 issue of the Parish News: Friday 17th February 2006 at 6pm E-mail: Lisa |
| ST. MARY, |
ST. JOHN BAPTIST, |
ST. ANDREW, |
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| 7th | 4th Sunday of Easter | 6.00pm Evensong | 10.15am Parish Communion |
9.00am Holy Communion |
| 14th |
5th Sunday of
Easter |
9.00am Baptism & |
10.15am Parish Communion |
6.00 pm Evensong |
| 21st |
Rogation Sunday | 9.30 am Ministry
of Word in Bainton & Barnack |
10.30am |
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| 25th | Ascension Day |
Holy Communion followed by Breakfast at Rectory |
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| 28th | 7th Sunday of Easter | 9.00am Holy Communion | 10.15am Parish Communion |
6.00 pm Evensong |
EY: BCP = Book of Common Prayer; CR = Contemporary Language Rite; TR = Traditional Language Rite
BARNACK METHODIST CHAPEL
The services for April are as follows:
2 2.45 pm Rev Ian Pruden
9 10.30 am Rev M Peach
16 10.30 am Rev L S Oakley
Holy Communion
23 10.30 am Margaret White
29 11.00am- noon Prayer without Ceasing
30 10.30 am Mrs Cheryl Allen
Contact: Jill Unsworth 01780 740456
Minister: Rev Malcolm Peach
BARNACK BAPTIST CHURCH
Meets in Barnack Village Hall
2nd 10:30am - Purpose Driven Life 5
9th 10:30am - Purpose Driven Life 6
16th 10:30am - Easter All Age Service
23th 10:30am - Purpose Driven Life Review
30th 10:30am
Elder: Graham Dunn Tel: 01780 749198
| PARISH
VOLUNTEERS SCHEME |
The Parish Volunteers scheme, under the auspices of the Church in our parishes, exists to support the wider community of our villages in ways that are helpful and practical. Please feel free to contact the persons below if you need assistance in their areas of involvement. There is a friend and helper only a telephone call away.
Contact Names Phone Areas of Involvement
Ann Addison 740414 Bereavement/Housebound/General Support
Sheila Berrill 740482 Education/Children/Housebound/General Support
Chris Fotheringham 740208 Practical Assistance
Yvonne Goodwin 740145 Bereavement/Housebound/General Support
Ken Waller 740396 Help with Form-filling
Jenny Walsh 740991 Family & Step Family Problems
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