During the interregnum, the Rector's Letter will feature letters and articles from a number of contributors. This month, Revd. Pip Clements, our Rural Dean, has kindly submitted the following letter:
Dear Friends
What glorious weather we have enjoyed during August! This has allowed
the harvesting, ploughing and sowing to go on at a pace, during what
must be the busiest time of the year for the farming community. What
better time for us to gather and celebrate God’s goodness to us at our
Harvest Festival Services over the next two months in the parishes and
Deanery. Such events take a great deal of planning, organisation and
hours of work setting up – do please give them your full support.
We are now into the Interregnum, that piece of elastic that fills the
gap between one incumbent leaving and another arriving. Elastic is a
fair word to use, because it stretches. An interregnum can last between
9 to 18 months or more. If there is major reorganisation of parishes
involved, then with all the consultation involved it can take longer.
Not only is the time scale elastic, also we have found that parishes
and people have found themselves stretched and discovering new talents
as they take on the day to day running of the Church and Parishes. However
they are not left alone to do this: there is a backup team of the Archdeacon,
Rural Dean and Diocesan staff to consult, advise and help out. We are
very fortunate that there are retired clergy available to take services
on a regular basis, along with Readers, organists and choir members.
I am extremely grateful for all that they are doing and for the hard
work of the Churchwardens in ensuring that services and pastoral care
goes ahead. Should help be needed in an emergency, then please contact
me as Rural Dean and Sequestrator and I shall do my best to help out
and advise.
The future ministry in the three parishes is subject to consultation.
Already we have had one public meeting at Barnack, and the Archdeacon
will be meeting the PCCs in the near future. Though there may be some
uncertainty felt about the future, we can use the interregnum to encourage
one another by regular attendance at church, by meeting the visiting
clergy and readers with a welcoming smile and an open heart, ready to
learn and grow in our Christian Faith. Churches that have risen to the
challenges faced during an interregnum have become much stronger and
sure in what they are doing in and for the community. This takes us
back to the Harvest theme at the beginning. We discover during an interregnum
a harvest of gifts and abilities that can be used to God’s glory and
help in building up His Church and people. Let us also thank God for
all the ministry and skills of Glyn and Heather Austen over the past
15 years and wish them every blessing in their new home at South Witham
and Glyn’s new work at Stamford Endowed Schools. I know that we in the
Deanery Chapter (clergy) will miss Glyn and his insights and comments.
With warmest best wishes, may God bless you richly this Harvest time
and the days that are ahead.
Yours in friendship
Pip Clements
BARNACK SERVERS FOR SEPTEMBER
| 7 | Agathe Lapointe, Matthew Smith |
| 14 | Holly Chadwick , Nora Hanna, |
| 21 | Hannah Wright, Imogen Cunliffe |
| 28 | James Chadwick, Andrew Fotheringham |
It is very important that you try to be in church on your set Sunday,
because there may not be anyone else available to serve on that day,
now we have fewer servers on the rota.
If you cannot be there, please can you swap your turn with someone else
on the rota for that month?
Women Connect
The venue for the meeting in September is the home of Alison Longman,
Station Road, Barnack.
Harvest Lunch
St. John the Baptist Church Harvest Lunch will take place on Sunday,
September 28th at 12 noon in Barnack Village Hall. Tickets, £6
for adults to include a glass of wine, and £3 for children 12
years and under are now available from members of the Social Committee.
There will also be a bar and a raffle.
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CHURCH BRASSES & FLOWERS ROTA |
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Ufford |
Bainton |
Barnack |
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| 7 | Mrs Barnet | Mrs Birkbeck |
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| 14 | Mrs Barnet | Mrs Abbott-Donnelly | Miss Addison |
| 21 | Mrs T Wilkinson | Mrs Coups | |
| 28 | Mrs T Wilkinson | Mrs Coups | Mrs Altham & Mrs J Elwood |
New section for the Parish News: Announcements
It has been suggested that readers might appreciate an announcement
section in the Parish News, to inform fellow villagers of births,
marriages and deaths etc.
Anyone who would like to send a brief obituary for a loved one, who
has lived in these Parishes, or a birth or marriage announcement,
should email their contribution to the Editor by the copy deadline.
Contributions should be a maximum of 300 words. (It might be necessary
for me to edit contributions, should space be in short supply.) Lisa
Chadwick
Replacements for the Rector’s letter
During the interregnum there will be no regular contributor for page
two of the parish news, where Father Glyn’s letter appeared.
Arrangements have been made for contributions up to Christmas.
All members of the various churches within the Parish are warmly invited
to contribute an occasional letter to appear in this space.
Villagers are also invited to submit articles of general interest
to fill this page. Contributions should be a approximately 600 words
long.
Please email them to me at Lisa.
(Please note: it may be necessary to edit contributions and each will
appear at the Editor’s discretion.) Lisa Chadwick
No 7 Dot Com Productions
This is an amateur dramatic organisation based in Orton Waterville
which will put on a play (this season’s current offering is ‘Educating
Rita’) for a nominal charge to cover their expenses. The idea is that
any village organisation which may wish to raise funds can then advertise
the play, sell tickets, serve refreshments, hold a raffle etc. Anyone
wishing to raise funds for their society or club and is interested
in pursuing this should contact Bryan Booth or Ann Williams on 01733
760762/391946.
The Children’s Society
The Children’s Society is holding a sponsored walk around Ferry Meadows
Country Park on Saturday 11th October 2003 between 10.00am and 5.00pm.
There are two walks, one of 6.8km and a shorter one of 4.0km. In this
benefice we do support The Children’s Society through our annual box
giving but this is an extra fun opportunity which you could enjoy
with families and/or friends (dogs on leads are also welcome) to provide
funds to help the very vital work of the Society. I have some Registration
and Sponsor forms if anyone is interested. All participants need to
register their intention of taking part by Friday, 10th October. June
Graham, 740387.
‘Computers for the Terrified’
These classes will be held in Barnack Village hall beginning on Monday
15th September for 10 weeks. The classes will run from 1.00
- 3.00 and will be limited to 6 people. Phone Betty Moll if you are
interested on 01733 252045.
On Friday 14th November there will be a Bridge Supper in Ufford Village
Hall at 7pm for 7.30pm in aid of St. Andrew’s Church. Tickets £12.50
to include Lasagne, Apple Pie and 2 glasses of wine. Tickets and further
information from Sally Hudson tel 740475.
Pat Schmidt‘s reminiscences about her visit to China proved entertaining
and informative and we enjoyed looking at her photographs and her collection
of paintings, fans and porcelain. Make sure you don‘t miss our next
meeting on Tuesday September 23rd at Ufford Village Hall at 7.45pm.
Jill Collinge, making a return visit by popular demand, will talk about
“Curiosities of the Counties”. All very welcome.
Bill Grant
Lena would like to thank everyone who helped her through the last few
months of Bill’s illness and his death. It was a difficult time
made so much easier by the tremendous love and support from the whole
parish. Thank you for all the wonderful cards and flowers and continued
help with transport, shopping etc.
Michael and Sue would like to add their own thanks: not being able to
pop in every day is made much less of a worry knowing there are so many
caring people always doing things to help. Thank you everyone.
Barnack Carpet Bowls Club
The new season of Carpet Bowls commences on Thursday evening 18th September
7.30 - 9.30pm, and Tuesday afternoon 23 September, 2.30 - 4.30pm. We
shall have our usual social events - Fish & Chip suppers etc. All
are welcome. This is not an energetic game and is suitable for all ages.
Brian would welcome names for the League team as soon as possible. Pat
Barton (Stamford 762538).
St. John the Baptist Church, Barnack
The church will be having the Charity Stall on Stamford Market on 17th.
October 2003. Donations of Produce and Handicrafts to sell will be very
much appreciated. Contact Ann Davies, 740403.
Ruby Thank You
Mick and Valerie Kettleborough would like to thank everyone who sent
flowers, gifts and cards for their Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Special
thanks to Mum, Amanda, Lucy and Tom.
Barnack Methodist Chapel
We’ve had some interesting times in the Methodist chapel in Barnack
this summer.
Our minister, Rev Malcolm Peach, did a six-week exchange with Rev Buddy
Royston, from Bellbuckle in Tennessee. He sure was different in the
nicest possible way!
The Methodist Church is run on a circuit system and Barnack is one of
nine churches in the Stamford and Rutland circuit. We have two ministers
and many local preachers who lead our services. Recently, our Public
Issues group organised a time of prayer in Barnack which was attended
by people from our various churches.
We also hosted the main course of a meal as part of a car treasure hunt
when Barnack chapel was flooded with hungry people! It was held to give
folks from the rest of the circuit an opportunity to see our lovely
village.
On September 20th, at 7.30pm, there will be a Praise service when the
Barn Hill music group, led by Mrs Julia Husbands, will come and lead
us in praising God using many, modern hymns and songs.
Methodism was born in song. Come and join us and learn some of them.
There’s always a cup of tea afterwards.
Thank you very much to all those who helped us to raise £129.09
- including a donation of £5 at our August Coffee morning and
Cake Stall.
We have decided that because of the competition with Burghley Horse
Trials we will not have a coffee morning in September and so the next
one will be on Saturday, 4th October at the usual time of 10 am until
11.30 am.
You are invited to join us for our Harvest Festival service which will
take place on Sunday, 28th September at 6 pm and will be conducted by
the Rev Fred Day.
Barnack Cricket Club Festivities
Barnack Cricket Club presents a special “Back to school” theme evening
this September.
It will be an out of this world night out with lots of wine, whinge-ing
and song. Get those St Trinian’s costumes out girls… are you a naughty
schoolboy? Maybe you’re more the stern teacher type!
Enter into the spirit either way and have a great time. Date and time
of the event can be obtained from the PO and Cricket Club.
Barnack Baptist Church
Barnack Baptist Church will be meeting again during September after
the August break. Dates and times for the Sunday services are shown
on the inside front cover of the magazine. On Sunday 14th September
there will not be a morning service, instead we are holding an open
air service for all ages in the afternoon at 4pm on the school field.
There will be activities for all the family. Bring along a picnic, if
you wish, to eat afterwards. Please come along!
Our All Age Harvest Service will be on Sunday 12th October at 10.30am
and will be led by Rev Anthony Wareham.
Everyone is very welcome to any of our services. There are Sunday School
groups and a crèche is available. Tea, coffee and cakes are served
after the services that we hold in the Village Hall.
Music and General Knowledge Quiz
Advance notice for your diaries of Barnack School Association’s Quiz
night.
This will now take place on Saturday 4th October at 8pm at the School
Hall. £6 including supper.
This is always a great night and raises lots of money for the School.
Please come along and give your support.
Barnack Bowls Club
Colin Swann Day was blessed with glorious weather and after starting
at 9.30 am the eventual winners at 5.30 pm were Paul Buckley, Susan
Jarman and Brian Walsh and the close runners-up were Alan Rice, Mima
McKellar and Peter Neal.
We also had marvellous weather for our Gala Day on August 13th, when
24 teams battled it out to take the £60 prize which again had
kindly been donated by our greenkeeper, Mark Hammond. A team from Greetham
were the eventual winners but Brian Bagshaw’s team, who were the runners-up,
kept the flag flying for Barnack. From the comments received, everyone
enjoyed the day which helped us to increase our Club Funds for the Clubhouse
improvement by another £665. Thanks are due to Brian Barton who
had the arduous task of organizing the competition and of course the
ladies who provided the refreshments.
The winners of the July 200 Club Draw were:
No 55 Mrs Judy Francis £25
No 61 Mr Peter Holt £15
No 24 Mrs Pat Gyles £10
Darby and Joan Club
Earlier in the summer, Darby and Joan Members and friends, including
twelve ladies from Wittering, were taken to Wyvale Nurseries at Crowland
for their Summer Outing. Time was spent in the Garden, Pottery and Glass
Departments, followed by afternoon tea.
Mrs Gale won the Egg Timer competition, Mrs Porter second and Mrs Briggs
third. Card Bingo was played and Jenny Wade was the caller.
Teams Still Needed For The Barnack Cwicket Cwub
Qwiz
Guaranteed fun with MC Woger evwee week, if you could only bottle him
you’d make a fortune… Sunday 8.30pm – 10.30pm. Gwate gossip, gwate beer,
gwate company, gwate jokes, gwate night out! Come as a team of 4, or
join a fwendly team there, for a twuly fabulous evening that will set
you up for the west of the week. And cash money pwizes!
The Frog Racing evening held in Ashton last month raised a magnificent
£913.68 for Friends of Stamford Hospital appeal and Cancer Research
UK.
I would like to thank everyone who came along and supported the event
- about 100 people in all.
We had a super evening - the weather was wonderful and everyone was
extremely generous. Thanks also to all those who helped in any way.
ZC
Our annual ‘Boules evening’ once again proved to be a great success
in the idyllic setting of Bainton House gardens. Families and friends,
in ages ranging from 2 years to 80+ competed in friendly rivalry, refreshed
by the odd glass of wine, for the honour of being champion of the evening.
The lucky victor being ‘The Jack Smashers’ (Oliver Joy and Dean Cutler)
Well done!
We are indebted to Andy Totten for his expertise in organising and to
Major and Mrs Birkbeck for their hospitality. A wonderful evening was
had, much enjoyed by all.
Our September meeting, on Wednesday 3rd September has had to be changed.
We are very lucky, at short notice, to have Ian Graham from Pilsgate
coming to give us a talk on the Great Exhibition and with newly-acquired
slides of the Crystal Palace to illustrate the talk. It will be held
at 7.45pm in the Reading Room.
Our annual supper will be held on Wednesday October 1st. Please make
a note of the date as it is the very first day of the month. Tickets
and further information will be available at our next meeting. JM
| VILLAGE COLLECTORS FOR
PARISH NEWS |
| Bainton and Ashton |
Mrs
Julie Stanton |
749123 |
| Barnack, Southorpe and Pilsgate |
Mrs Nickie Beck |
740808 |
| Ufford |
Mrs
Lisa Chadwick |
740893 |
| Articles by email or typed wherever possible please. COPY DATE for the October 2003 issue of the Parish News: Friday 19th September 2003 at 6pm E-mail: Lisa |
| ST.
MARY, |
ST.
JOHN BAPTIST, |
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ANDREW, |
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| 7th |
Trinity 12 | 6.00 pm Evensong (BCP) | 10.00 am |
9.00 am Eucharist (TR) |
| 14th |
Trinity 13 (Holy Cross Day) |
9.00 am Eucharist (TR) |
10.00 am |
6.00 pm Evensong (BCP) |
| 21st |
Trinity 14 (St. Matthew) |
6.00 pm Evensong (BCP) |
10.00 am |
9.00 am Eucharist (TR) |
| 28th |
Trinity 15 | 9.00 am Eucharist (TR) |
10.00 am |
6.00 pm Evensong (BCP) |
KEY: BCP = Book of Common Prayer; CR = Contemporary
Language Rite; TR = Traditional Language Rite
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
First Friday in the month, 7.00pm Roman Catholic Mass at St Mary’s Church, Bainton
Priest: Fr Martin Hardy, St Oswald’s RC Church
933 Lincoln Road Peterborough Tel 01733 322750
BARNACK METHODIST CHAPEL
The services for September are:
7th 6 pm Mrs J Whatley
14th 10.30 am Rev Malcolm Peach
21st 10.30 am Mr Richard Snowden
28th 6 pm Rev Fred Day (Harvest Festival)
Minister: The Revd Malcolm Peach
BARNACK BAPTIST CHURCH
7th 10.30am ‘A Life Worth Living’ in
Barnack Village Hall
14th 4pm All Age Open Air Service at Barnack School
Field
21st 10.30am ‘A Life Worth Living’ in Barnack Village
Hall
28th 10.30am Combined service at Bretton Baptist Church,
Copeland, Peterborough
Minister: Rev Antony Wareham,
Tel 01733 268068 (office).
| 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
Frank Tongue 740338 Lifts/Practical Assistance
Ken Waller 740396 Help with Form-filling
Jenny Walsh 740991 Family & Step Family Problems
| Please see the
interactive year planner for full details. |