During the interregnum, the Rector's Letter will feature letters and articles from a number of contributors.
This month, the letter comes from Elizabeth Young, of St John The Baptist Church, Barnack

Music at the Millstone Inn
The next session is on Tuesday November 1st 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! See www.acousticsessions. co.uk.

Darby & Joan Club
Mrs Briggs, Mrs Riddell and Mrs Barratt were the winners of the “Beetle” with Mrs Connor taking the booby prize. The Cruet Set competition was won by Mrs Whitburn. Members and friends enjoyed a Fish and Chip Lunch at the Acres.

Ufford Park Cricket Club
The ‘110’ Club Draw took place at the White Hart and the winners were:
£50 # 71 R Parker, Ufford
£30 # 14 K Blacklock, Ufford
£20 # 12 P Turpin, Peterborough
£15 # 44 R J Keymer, Etton
£10 # 55 E Clough, Bainton
£10 # 49 J Harrington, Stamford
£10 # 1 E Hills, Ufford

Winter Flower Arrangement Course At Arthur Mellows
Peterborough College of Adult Education in Brook Street, is running a one-off course on winter flower arrangements at Arthur Mellows Village College on Monday, 14th November. The course costs £5.48 and runs between 7pm and 9pm. The course tutor is Mary-Anne Aitken.
To enrol, or to find out more, call (01733) 761361, email adminpcae.ac.uk, visit the website at www.pals.ac.uk or call into the College in Brook Street.
Christmas Card Coffee Morning
On Thursday 3rd November, from 10am to 12.30pm there will be a coffee morning in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Christmas cards will be available, along with books, raffle and Bring & Buy at Abbott’s Barn, Southorpe. All welcome. Hope to see you there. Janet Thain.
Ufford Art Society Autumn Exhibition & Sale
Ufford Village Hall Preview - Friday 11th November 7.30 - 9.30, 50p entry to include a drink & nibbles. Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 10am - 4pm. Refreshments available.

All the fun of the Fayre!
The BSA’s Winter Fayre, Saturday 12th November. Barnack School Hall, 2 – 4pm.
Fun for all the family. Tombola, cake stall, white elephant, grand raffle, second-hand toys and books, home-made preserves, quality houseplants, outdoor activities (weather permitting), games, light refreshments and much more.
Why not come along for a great afternoon and help raise money for the School?

Barnack Wildlife Watch Club
At our October meetings the children learnt about hibernation and how some animals manage to make it through the cold winter months.
We made a hedgehog houses by collecting old leaves and piling them in some quiet corners around the grounds, and we discovered some of the nooks and crannies that other animals might use. The hibernation version of musical chairs was popular and helped the children to find out which animals do and don’t sleep through the winter. The children made some great little bat finger puppets, and also a special little chocolate hedgehog to take home and eat after tea.
November’s meetings, entitled Waste Warriors, are all about recycling. Foxes will meet on Friday 18th November, Badgers on 25th Both meetings run from 3.30 pm until 5 pm and start off in the School Hall. We may go outside depending on the weather, so please ensure children come with warm jumpers, raincoats and wellies.
In December we’re planning a Christmas party with a difference for the whole group. This session will be at Swaddywell nature reserve near Helpston on Saturday 10th December during the afternoon – times are still to be confirmed. It promises to be great fun – so look out for more details coming soon.
For more information about Barnack Wildlife Watch Club contact Jayne Lillywhite on 755527.

The Friends of Barnack Church Lecture
Miss Margaret Briston, a member of NADFAS, has been researching the FRAUNCEYS REGISTER of Peterborough Abbey, which gives details of land rentals, people and properties. The Register dates from the twelfth to the early fourteenth century.
The results of this research are soon to be published, but Miss Briston has kindly agreed to talk to the Friends about it, focusing particularly on Barnack and Pilsgate. The lecture has been arranged for Monday, November 7th, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Coffee will be served. All are welcome to attend. Elizabeth Young, Chairman, Friends of Barnack Church

Barnack W.I.
Did you know that the W.I. movement is 90 years old this year? Did you know that the first W.I. in Britain was in the village with the unpronounceable name, Llanfair PG, in Anglesey?! Did you know that there has been a branch of the W.I. in Barnack for well over 50 years?
If you would like to know more, come along to one of our meetings. They are on the second Tuesday of each month, and you may come as a visitor, but if you choose to join in November you could have 14 months membership for the price of 12! Subscriptions are renewed in January. You will meet and make friends, enjoy a varied programme of speakers, and excellent refreshments. Recent topics have included the Fair Trade movement, how to achieve winter colour in the garden, the work of the East Anglian Air Ambulance and how to wear a sari! Visits to the theatre and other places of interest are also arranged.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 8th at 7.30pm, in the Wilfrid Wood Hall. Please contact me if you require any further information. Elizabeth Young, Secretary.

Darby & Joan Club
Rev. Malcolm Peach conducted a short Harvest Festival Service before all the produce was auctioned for Club funds and raised £75.00. Mrs Porter won the Egg Cup Competition, Mrs Rawlings 2nd and Mrs Hudson 3rd. New members are always welcome.

Roman Catholic Services - Bainton
Sadly, after more than 35 years continuous worship in St Mary’s Church, Bainton, we have to announce that the last regular monthly RC Mass will be held there at 7pm on Friday, 25th November.
Falling numbers in our congregation have forced this decision most reluctantly upon us, but we do hope there will be a good turnout on this special occasion.

Barnack Community Association
Janet Farrar has agreed to take on the role of Administrator to the Association which will combine the duties of the Booking Secretary currently held by Kath Swann and the Secretary’s role held by Barbara Knights. Kath has decided to step down after many years faithful service to the Community Association but we are all pleased to see that she has made a good recovery following her recent illness. Janet will make an excellent choice to succeed Kath and Barbara and we wish her well with this new venture.
The village hall quiz supper has been postponed until the New Year because of a clash of dates and will now take place on Saturday 11th March 2006.
The Community Association is shortly to purchase some new chairs for the village hall which will have padded seats. There will be approximately 40 of the light blue chairs which will become surplus to current requirements. If any local organisation or group would like to have these chairs, contact should be made with Ruth Harbinson on 740704 who will be able to advise when the chairs are likely to become available.
Hiring of village hall equipment. At various times equipment is hired out to village organisations to help with events they are holding elsewhere in the village. The Committee has decided that a fee of £15 should be charged for hiring tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery or glasses. In the unlikely event that the amount of equipment required would prevent the hall being hired out to any organisation/person in the village for another event at the same time, a review of this charge on that particular occasion might have to be considered. However every effort will be made to accommodate both parties should this be the case.

Harvest Lunch Thanks
There were several cries of “Seconds please.” as plates were scraped clean at St. John Baptist Church harvest lunch. Laughter filled the room as everyone attempted to answer the quiz leaflet left at each table. Thank you to everyone who worked extremely hard to make this such an enjoyable occasion and thank you to those who attended. A sum in excess of £450 was raised for the church. This harvest lunch was particularly special as it was also an opportunity to thank David Chadwick for his ten years as choir master. June Graham, the choir’s longest serving member, presented David with a gift on behalf of all the choristers, which was given with warmest appreciation and affection for all his hard work.

Ufford Ladies
We had a good attendance for the talk on reflexology and Indian Head massage in September. The next meeting at 7.45 on Tuesday, November 22nd at Ufford Village Hall should be a “must” for everyone interested in the early history of Ufford and neighbouring villages. Avril Morris is a very knowledgeable and entertaining speaker and will also show us her slides. This will be an open meeting so please come and tell your friends about it. Does anyone have a slide projector which they could bring to be held in reserve? Mine is an antique and I have no spare bulbs!

Bainton & Ashton Buttercross Club
Our Annual Harvest Supper was again an excellent evening, bringing delicious home-made food, wine and good company together for this ever popular event. Lamb casserole, jacket potatoes and choice of dessert was followed by an illustrated talk from Mr. Nicholas Watts from Vine House Farm, Deeping St. Nicholas. He spoke about the changing landscape and declining numbers in wildlife, particularly birds, which has occurred over recent years. He practices organic farming and is well known locally for growing a variety of seeds for wild bird food which helps to give birds a high energy store and protect their numbers. The slides were truly beautiful and gave real insight into the rich variety of birds around Deeping Fen. Careful thought and adjustments to farming methods can make a huge difference to wildlife and Mr. Watts is ensuring this happens on his own land.
November 2nd at 7.45pm is our next meeting - Caroline Graham from UNICEF UK will come to speak to us about her work. This promises to be a very interesting evening, so do come along to Bainton Reading Room to support this event.
Forward Notice - Our annual Christmas Party night will be on 7th December. This is always popular, so make a note in your diary now!

SHYP House
Very many thanks to the congregation of St. Mary’s Church Bainton for donating the proceeds of their Harvest Service. These will be much appreciated at the house in Barnack Road. Many other villagers have generously donated things like computers (we have enough for the time being, thanks!) furniture and items of cooking. The house is for homeless local teenagers and is run on a tight budget, so all help is gratefully received. Any more offers, ring Tony Gowers (Bainton) on 740097.

The Good News Van
The next visit of the Good News Van will be on Tuesday November 15th at Margaret Durdey’s house, 12 Canon Drive, Barnack. The van will be there from 10.30 until 12noon. The free lending library contains a good selection of paper back books, videos and tapes.
New books are always being added to the boxes. We always have a sociable time talking over a cup of coffee, and new people are always very welcome. If you can spare the time, we would love to see you. The van will not be visiting Barnack in December, so make sure that you do not miss November 15th !

Barnack Bowls Club
The winners of the September 200 Club draw were:
No 11 Mr Robin Logue £25
No 41 Mr Tom Elwood £15
No 99 Mr Eric Pridmore £10

Barnack Methodist Chapel
We are sad to report the death of Mrs Mills – Zubie. We were pleased to celebrate her 90th birthday with her earlier in the year and also visited her in August when she was full of life. Unfortunately, three weeks ago she suddenly deteriorated and she died on Saturday, 8 October. She had worshipped with us at Barnack for 50 years and raised over £2000 towards our refurbishment funds through the sale of her jams and chutneys. She left the village 5 years ago to be near her daughter but we still kept in touch. We owe her a great deal and she will be sadly missed.
We were pleased to welcome old friends and new to our October Coffee Morning and Cake Stall which raised £110.27 for our funds.
There was also good support for our Harvest Festival service which was very ably led for us by Mrs Sheila Wolfenden and it was the first opportunity for everyone to see and use our new chairs.
We look forward to seeing you at our November Coffee Morning which will take place on Saturday, 5th November at the usual time of 10 to 11.30 am when we will be taking orders for Christmas puddings, mincemeat and mince pies which will be on sale at our December Coffee Morning.

Pub Quiz
Join in on the frivolous gaiety at Barnack’s favourite pub quiz every Sunday evening at the Millstone Public House from 8pm. A grand collection of delicately cellared real ales on offer along with delicious lagers, fine wines from around the world, soda pops and spirits all served in the most cosy and convivial of atmospheres. New teams are ever so especially welcome. Cash money prizes - a jolly well first-rate way to start your week!

Open Fellowship
The meeting will be held on Thursday November 10th at 9 Warren Keep, Stamford and on the 24th at Hasty Bank, Barnack. Both meetings commence at 7.30pm. All are welcome to join us.

Great Wall of China Sponsored Walk
On 7th May 2006 Richard Hardy from Bainton will be travelling to China to walk part of the Great Wall in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest independent organisation dedicated to cancer research, supporting the work of 3000 scientists, doctors and nurses. Their annual scientific spend is more than £200 million – raised almost entirely through public donations, their challenges are just part of the many fund raising initiatives.
To participate in the Great Wall Challenge, Richard has committed to raise at least £3500.
Richard said “ I am particularly keen to raise money for Cancer Research UK having lost my wife Rachel 4½ years ago. The fact that the challenge is in China has a special meaning as we were living there when Rachel was diagnosed with breast cancer. The fund raising is the most daunting task but I have made a good start”.
Richard’s next fund raising event is a “Race Night” to be held in “The Granary” Manor Farm, Bainton, at 19.30 on Friday 18th November. Entrance tickets are £8.00 each and include a fish and chip supper, soft drinks will be available, but please bring your own beer or wine. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
If you would like to find out more about the “Race Night”, the challenge or Cancer Research UK please contact Richard Hardy on 740505 or 07801 096641, E-mail richardrhardy45.freeserve.co.uk.
Please email Richard to pledge sponsorship for his Great Wall Challange and support Cancer Research UK

RAF Association Wings Appeal
The collections for the RAF Association Wings Appeal were:
Ashton £33.19
Bainton £138.85
Many thanks for your generous donations.
Pamela Broster/Sheila Dalton

The Friends Of Barnack Church 200 Club
We have been helping to safeguard the fabric of the church for many years now. Why not think about joining? The 200-club subscription is only £15 a year with cash prize draws every month. Should you be interested in joining this most excellent cause and becoming a Friend of Barnack Church please contact Mr Martin Goodwin, 24 Bainton Road, Barnack. Tel: 01780 740145.
The lucky winners for the September are as follows:
72 Mr J Sutcliffe £5
11 Mrs Lewin £10
39 Mr P Knights £20
Congratulations to one and all.

Harriet Woods
Valerie and family wish to convey their thanks to everyone who sent cards and messages of sympathy on the sad loss of a very dear Mum, Nan and Great Nan on September 7th 2005. Also for their attendance at the Thanksgiving Service on September 19th and to Father J Wilson and Bell Ringers. A total of £280 in donations is to be sent to Stamford Red Cross in Mum’s memory.

Ufford Park Cricket Club
Ufford Park Cricket Club is holding a quiz on Saturday 12th November at the Granary, Bainton (by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Bratley) at 7.30 pm. Tickets £7.00 to include Buffet Supper.
The Annual Dinner & Presentation Evening is being held on Friday 2nd December at the Lady Anne’s Hotel, Stamford, 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm. Guest Speaker will be Nick Cook, ex Northants CC. Tickets £20.00. For more details contact John Mason on 01778 345220 or 80 Eastgate, Deeping St James, nr Peterborough, PE6 8HJ.

Royal British Legion Band Concert
At 7.30pm on Saturday 12th November in St John the Baptist Church, Barnack, we shall be presenting a special concert staged by our friends ‘Stamford Brass’ with Choral accompaniment.
Their previous splendid performance 4 years ago is still well remembered and this time the theme will be based on a combination of ‘Albert Hall Remembrance Night’ and sea-going music featuring this year’s 200th Anniversary of the ‘Battle of Trafalgar’
Once again we expect to fill the church and tickets (£7 each including refreshments) can be obtained from Malcolm Morrice (740865), Charles Clark (740441) or Barnack Post Office.

Remembrance Day Services
There will be the usual commemoration ceremony at the Barnack & District War Memorial at 11am on Sunday 13th November. This will be followed by a service of Remembrance at St Andrew’s Church, Ufford at 11.30am.
As last year, we invite villagers and passers-by to stand by the War Memorial at 11am on Friday 11th November as part of this newly revived tradition countrywide, remembering the eleveth hour of the eleventh day/month and the sacrifices of the fallen in both World Wars and thereafter.