Parish

Magazine

Abbey & parish church

Of

St. peter & st. paul

Serving the communities of

Bourne, cawthorpe, dyke, twenty

With church & parish news

www.bourneabbey.org.uk

MAY 2015

St Peter St Paul

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OUR WORSHIP AT

BOURNE ABBEY

Every Sunday

8am Said Eucharist (Common Worship. Traditional language) 10am Sung Eucharist (Common Worship. Modern language) 6.30pm Evensong For Youngsters

9.45am Youngbournes Currently not running due to lack of support.

Any volunteers please contact Lisa Buckley on 01778700475

For all the Family 11.45am Family Service on the last Sunday of each month Thursdays 10am The Communion (1662) Weekdays (Except Thursdays) 8.30am Morning Prayer 5.15pm Evening Prayer Father Chris would be glad to be informed of sick people and others who would appreciate a pastoral visit.

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A letter from 20 Tilia Way

‘Why do you stand looking up towards heaven?’

I like looking up, especially when walking in the countryside. If a fine day, I look up, watching clouds chasing across the sky. When hampered by anxieties, ‘looking up’, with head raised high, can make me feel more positive. Truth be told, however, on occasion, those ‘looking up’ moments can be more about gazing a little too aimlessly: not that there’s anything wrong in itself in making time for reflection, but I can sometimes lapse into purposeless introspection.

In the New Testament accounts of Jesus Ascension (Ascension Day is on 14th May), we read of Jesus’ disciples ‘looking up towards heaven’. Interestingly, ‘two men in white robes’ appear, and ask them why they are looking up. If I’d been one of the disciples, I think I’d have replied, ‘Aren’t you supposed to be supernaturally intelligent angels?! Isn’t it obvious?! Jesus has just gone up there!’ Also, these followers had just come through the darkest days of crucifixion to experience the joy of meeting the Risen Christ – no wonder that they and ‘things’ were ‘looking up’.

But the white-robed men may have been making a good point; that, rather than ‘looking up’, Jesus’ followers needed to now look forward, to go into all the world and share the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven. And those followers certainly did go on to do this, once they’d stopped looking up (perhaps rather too aimlessly). The power of the Resurrection, Christ’s Ascension and the infilling by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (also celebrated by the Church this month) inspired them profoundly: previously shrivelled wrecks, fearful for their lives, they were transformed. So much so they went on to radically change the world. Through their own testimonies, and the way they lived their lives they, by the strength of God’s Holy Spirit, established the Church, and brought something of heaven to earth, as generations of Christians throughout the centuries have witnessed to since.

Arguably, all this might not have happened if the disciples had remained looking up, as if the Kingdom of Heaven is found only above the clouds. It’s tempting, even in our day, to think that heaven is a place ‘up there’, a distant land beyond our reach. But though the Ascension story paints a picture of Jesus being lifted up, we are also reminded that we are not left powerless; that God has given us, as well as those first followers, His Holy Spirit. The point about the Easter story – including the Ascension - is that it is all about God, not ‘up there’, but through his Son, being amongst us, changing our lives and giving us the hope of new life, to dwell with him in heaven forevermore. And that heavenly new life can start now here on earth. It can be experienced this very day. We can ‘look up’ – as it were – by giving our hearts and minds, and looking to the one who made us and loves us and wants the very best for us. We can then look purposefully (not aimlessly) for ways to live with, witness to and follow the example of Jesus, who taught us the things of the Kingdom of Heaven, of peace and joy, of forgiveness, reconciliation and love; of serving one another and finding ways, by God’s Spirit, to change the world.

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ

to have ascended into the heavens, so we in heart and mind may also ascend

and with him continually dwell; who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen

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Thought for May

Wisdom gives strength to the wise more than ten rulers that are in the city.

Ecclesiastes 7 v 19

Please note that there is no longer a telephone line to the former Church Office. Points of contact for Church matters are the Clergy and Churchwardens.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Thanks to all who supported the Quiz Evening. Ten teams battled it out with Quiz Master Councillor Phil Knowles asking the questions accompanied by his wife Norma, with the winner being the team from Billingborough. Supper was prepared and served by members of the Social Committee. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday May 9th An Evening of Poems and Puds. See page 10 and 12 for more details.

A MESSAGE OF WELCOME

If you are a newcomer to Bourne, we do hope that you are settling in to the pleasant pace of life which we all enjoy and appreciate so much. Perhaps you have chosen to come to this little town on the edge of the Fens to be near to members of your family, or maybe for various reasons you are returning to your grassroots. It could be that work has brought you to this part of the country or possibly you are commuting to London. Alternatively, perhaps you just like the look of Bourne, and somehow, it just felt right. Whatever the reason, we do hope that you will enjoy living here, a town renowned for its friendliness and warmth. Whether you are a regular, occasional or non- churchgoer, why not come along on a Sunday morning at 10.00am to say hello? If you have children you might prefer to join us at the Family Service held at 11.30am on the last Sunday of each month. We would love to see you. The welcome will be warm and the coffee will be hot!

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The Power of Prayer

Since I went to my first Sunday service last year, everybody has been fantastic to me. Helping me with my problems; picking me up when I’m down; making me laugh; teaching me things; trying to work out my sense of humour; being people I can talk to and generally making me feel welcome.

Father Douglas pretty much took me under his wing from the start. He said, “Paul, the power of prayer is indeed very powerful”.

It did take me a while to understand exactly what he meant by this and the way I see it is that God listens to you when you talk to him, then will give you answers in some way.

In no time at all I was praying for my daughter. Not me, not anybody else, just for my daughter Keira. It didn’t occur to me at the time to pray for anybody else.

Anyway fast forward many months later. I was going to church to pray and I saw a young lady getting into her car it was Rev Sheena Cleaton. When she saw me we chatted for a while and she asked me to pray for her. I was confused by this request, but I said I would.

So after me and Reverend Sheena parted company, I realised what she meant. It’s not only the sick, the deceased and the people that live far away that need God’s help, we all do in some way, even if we don’t realise it.

I now pray every day for people I know; people I don’t know; the sick; the needy; the unhappy and the well, because I know if anybody can help them, it’s God and we talk to him with the power of prayer

I feel like the Church is a second home to me now. I can normally be found there every day at some point next to The Lady Chapel praying and confessing my sins to the Heavenly Father. The latter is a way to make me feel better. Have been doing this for nearly a year now and I feel like I’ve only just ‘dipped my toe in the water’!

Paul Mason. N.B. I’m not always at The Lady Chapel. On Sundays I can be found on the left hand side of the church as you walk down the aisle, three rows from the rear!

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Churchwardens’ Chat

What a wonderful season this is! As I walk in Bourne the blossom seems to have taken over from the swathes of daffodils that carpeted our gardens. One of the many things we can give thanks for. Another thing that I can give thanks for is the response of our congregation to help clean the Church. Alison and Philip are still caring for Edwina and they were most thankful that we took from them the responsibility of Church cleaning. Our merry little band has met on Friday mornings at 9.15a.m. and enjoyed working together. We were all on a steep learning curve at first – finding out just how far the hoover lead would stretch for instance! “Bat busters” have come in on Saturdays , when the dust has settled to finish off the tasks. As the situation looks likely to continue, I propose to make out a rota so that we ensure coverage but have some time off. Thank you to all those who responded so willingly. Please join the team to help if you can. Dudley and I will continue as your Churchwardens for another year. Please pray for us and all those who work to carry forward Christ’s work in the Abbey Church. Merryn and Dudley

From 1st January 2015

the telephone number for booking the Church Hall will be: 0798 383 9000

Open the Book

Enabling every child to hear the story of the Bible at school in their primary years.

Training Day given by Julie Jeffries Monday 8th June at Bourne Baptist Church Hall

9.30 am for 10.0am start to 3 pm. Bring your own lunch tea and coffee available.

No charge.

To reserve a place contact Leigh Smith 07951698878 or 01778 421866.

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Victorian philanthropy helped save the Abbey Church by REX NEEDLE

Maintenance of the fabric hangs like a millstone around the neck of those who run our parish churches. There is always work to be done to keep the buildings in good order but never sufficient funds to foot the bills yet they survive for although God may be the inspiration, it is the public that provides.

The Abbey Church is the town’s only Grade I listed building but is in constant need of attention and records that survive since it was built by Baldwin Fitzgilbert in 1138 reveal an ongoing body of work over the centuries with sporadic periods of major restoration when the masonry was beginning to show its age but by the 19th century, serious work was needed to ensure its survival.

The Victorian era therefore became a period of tremendous activity in the upkeep of the building and one of the main benefactors was Robert Mason Mills (1819-1904), founder of the town’s aerated water business which brought world fame and royal approval to this market town.

In 1870 for instance, he was the principal supporter of an appeal for £1,200 [£130,000 at today’s values] which was raised by public subscription to finance extensions to the north aisle that was widened to provide a vestry and organ chamber. The vicar, the Rev Joseph Dodsworth, laid a stone in the north wall and a bottle from the factory run by Mills and containing a document referring to the current state of the town was deposited behind it as a reminder to future generations of the way things were.

Further alterations were envisaged after one of the churchwardens, Henry Bott, landlord of the Angel Hotel, expressed concern about the box pews which were in use at that time. "I and many others strongly disapprove of the system which allows one person to fix himself at the entrance of a pew and prevent the entrance of others who might want to get in", he said. "I would like to see an alteration in that respect and when this restoration is completed, it is hoped that those persons who are interested will kindly assist in making such arrangements as will tend to the promotion of the object we have in view."

But it was to be another 20 years before these changes were implemented although in the meantime, further refurbishment to the west end was carried out in 1882, again financed mainly by Mills. This was by far the biggest single restoration of the 19th century and a brass plate in the church records his generosity because without his help there could have been serious financial difficulties at a time when the tower was in a forlorn condition and the ringing chamber in a wretched state. This time, the work was far more extensive and an architectural report on the project gives an idea of its complexity, involving thickening the Early English wall of the west front throughout its entire height and width, and reinserting the original triplet of lights.

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thickening the Early English wall of the west front throughout its entire height and width, and reinserting the original triplet of lights.

The report continues: “The shattered pier was rebuilt, a perilous undertaking because of the great thickness of the walls and their want of bond, but with very careful centring to the arches, strong shorting and the inserting of balks of timber and iron, the pier and staircase were first taken entirely away and then rebuilt in their original form with solid masonry, cement and brick backing, and an inner ring or tube of bricks in cement, this giving greater thickness and solidity to the shell of the staircase. The old ringing floor was entirely cleared away, and the ropes brought down to the ground floor, whence the interior of the tower is now entirely thrown open. A pier corresponding with the restored one on the south side has been partially disclosed by the removal of the casing of the Perpendicular work. The triplet windows have been filled with very elegant painted glass corresponding in style with their date, and adding much to the beauty of this part of the church."

The work was not completed without incident because on Tuesday 14th February that year, John Darnes, one of the workmen helping with the alterations on the west front, was badly hurt. Sections of stonework were being removed to install three new windows when some of the pieces slipped and fell, smashing part of the scaffolding where Darnes was standing and he lost his balance although his fall was broken by planking lower down. A second man saved himself from falling by hanging on to a protruding pole and escaped unhurt but Darnes suffered extensive injuries and was away from work for several months.

In 1890, the old wooden Jacobean pulpit was replaced by the present one made of stone and in 1892, a new high pitched roof was installed and the chancel wainscoted in oak and choir stalls fitted, again with financial assistance from Mills. At the same time, the twin aisles disappeared, the old style box pews were removed and the present ones installed. The floor was lowered during the work and so the church began to take on the appearance that we know today.

The removal of the box pews also ended the old system of private sittings, a practice whereby important and wealthy people from the parish could, for a small contribution to church funds, reserve their own place for services. But the majority of worshippers favoured the principle of all seating being free and available to everyone without distinction and this system was duly adopted. The work was carried out between Easter and Christmas during which time services were held in the Corn Exchange.

Since then, there has been a continuing programme of restoration, particularly

in 1934 when the tower was strengthened and in 1979 when the present

ringers‘ gallery was built within the south west tower, and each time work

needed to be done, the money has been found, from wealthy patrons and others

ready to give smaller amounts, but all gratefully received.

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. ringers‘ gallery was built within the south west tower, and each time work needed to be done, the money has been found, from wealthy patrons and others ready to give smaller amounts, but all gratefully received. Parishes depend on voluntary effort and a small band of workers who give their

time freely for the betterment of the Abbey Church and although their efforts

often go largely unsung, those who appreciate this fine building give eternal

thanks for their labours that continue to help preserve this fine building for the

future.

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‘Are you sitting

comfortably?’

An evening of

Poetry and puddings

Saturday May 9th at 7.30 p.m. Bourne Abbey Church Hall

Bring a poem, read a poem, write a poem,

or just come to listen .

Tickets £6 (eat before you come but leave room for pudding)

For tickets telephone Jack on 01778 425921 or ask a member of the Social Committee

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More Adventures with Scooter M.

I thought I would share a winter adventure on Scooter ‘M’

Fortunately it wasn’t such a bad winter, but I needed to let my independence giver know I still had places to go and things to do.

Armed with a shopping list, I set off on a cold and frosty morning. Of course, having lost a few of the old grey cells, I forgot that although the roads had been gritted, the pavements hadn’t. Anyway, determined not to let that stop me; I set off. I hadn’t gone far when I came upon the first obstacle. You guessed it, potholes and tree roots. There they waited, secretly hidden under a blanket of snow. Bumping along, I could almost hear the roots chuckle as I tried to avoid them. Not prepared to let them, or the weather, beat me I trundled along until I hit an icy patch. Although I was travelling at the high speed of …that’s right, 4mph, when Scooter M skidded. I clung on for dear life. Whispering words of comfort to Scooter M, and yes I admit, I was trying to stop myself from panicking. I then realised I was being observed by another pedestrian. With my usual greeting, ‘good morning, I’m not sure if he replied out of pity or fear of being attacked by a mad woman talking to her scooter.

I’m sorry to say, I never did get to the shops, after a few more attacks from icy patches, I called it a day, and returned home. Greeted by, ‘him indoors’, who I observed was dying to say, ‘I told you so’, I calmly asked for a hot cup of coffee, then dared him to utter a word. Sometime later, and now a lot warmer, we sat and chuckled over what had taken place. I might tell you, ‘him indoors’ felt sorry for the pedestrian, at having witnessed me talking to M. He then had the cheek to say, “I hope the poor man doesn’t have nightmares over it.” To save me having anymore near accidents, ‘him indoors’ declared he would take the car and do the shopping. Uttering under my breath, annoyed I had failed to complete my mission, I consoled myself by sitting down at my computer, ready to relay this story.

My lovely husband, ‘him indoors’, avoided a scolding for being longer than I thought he should be, owing to the fact he had bought the longer mirrors I wanted for Scooter M. Proudly handing them to me, and assuring me he would fix them later, how could I not help but give him a big kiss, instead of a scolding. At last, I can see what’s behind me.

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Hooray, the sun is out and Scooter M and I are back on the road. Exercises being a priority, Scooter M and I set off for the Bourne Youth Centre. Settled in the allocated parking place which Liz, the Youth Centre Leader, has kindly organised for me to park, M. I could almost hear the sigh of relief come from M, knowing we had arrived safely, despite all the usual obstacles a pavement offers.

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Are you sitting comfortably? An evening of poetry and puddings in Bourne Abbey Church Hall on Saturday May 9th at 7.30pm. The election will be over, the results in and all over bar the shouting! And there may be a great deal of that! But leave all that behind you and join us in the Church Hall for another of our occasional evenings of poetry. This time we will be thinking particularly about poems that tell a story or have a story behind them. As before, bring a favourite along with you to read (or ask someone to read it for you); or choose one of your own or write one especially for the evening. I have already chosen ‘The Shooting of Dan McGrew’ set in the time of the great Canadian gold rush, or perhaps you will enjoy the dark sadness of ‘The Grey Dogs’ from the western Isles of Scotland. I am sure you will have things already in mind so make a date to join us. The Social Committee will be providing desserts, so eat before you come but leave room for pudding and make sure you bring your sweet tooth. There will be tea and coffee but if you want to relax with a glass of wine or something else please bring it with you. Tickets £6 will be available in Church after the 10am service on May 3rd from myself, or ask a member of the Social Committee. You could also ring me on 01778 425921. Do tell your friends about the evening. Put it on Facebook or Twitter. Make up a group; maybe invite them for a quick meal before the poetry and puddings. Or offer to pick up mates on the way. Do not LABOUR under the impression that this will be a CONSERVATIVE evening. LIBERAL helpings of pud will loosen tongues. We could offer yoU KIPpers but triffle might be better…..I think I’d better stop. See you on May 9th!!!! Jack Dawson.

Late Easter Lilies name. Paul Bennett.

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In this day, we’ll be looking at three moments of the christian story that transcend time: our baptism the cross and the eucharist showing how God’s unboundedness touches and transforms our boundedness

Friday 15 May

9.20am start till 3pm or so

Bring your own packed lunch - tea and coffee available

The Day lead by Rev. Dr. Stephen Hippisley – Cox

ASLACKBY PARISH CHURCH

All welcome Further details 01778 441 353

HELD IN A MOMENT

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The Julian Meetings

The music and readings for May's Julian Meeting have been chosen by Cynthia Penhey. Music: Andante from the 2nd movement of symphony No 4 in C minor, Mendelssohn. (from Reflections of Summer CD) Reading: Thou shalt know him when he comes Not by any din of drums Nor the vantage of airs Nor by anything he wears Neither by his crown Nor his gown For his presence known shall be By the holy harmony That his coming makes in thee. Anon. 15th Century. Silence: We spend half an hour in silent prayer. Music: Suite Bergamasque – Clair de Lune, Debussy from the above CD> Reading: Drop Thy still dews of quietness Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace. J.G. Whittier.(1807-92) Grace: We finish our time of prayer by saying The Blessing. The date for May's Julian Meeting is Monday 4th at 10.00am. Contact: Sue Skinner. Tel. 01778 344802. Everyone welcome. If you would like to come along and try this way of praying, please come and join us on the first Monday of the month in the Abbey.

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Bourne Abbey Mother’s Union. April Report.

For the April, 15 members met in the Abbey Church Hall for a talk by two ladies from Deeping ( Maggie Ashcroft and Liz Parkinson), about their research into not only the fallen, but the survivors of World War 1 in the villages of Market Deeping, Deeping St.James, West Deeping and Deeping Gate. Their research started looking at brass plaques on Memorials and in Churches. Also they looked up census documents from 1900-1911, collating names of both men and ladies who were of an age to participate in this war.

This cumulated in an exhibition held in the Community Centre in Market Deeping. There is going to be a book and video available soon and the artefacts and memorabilia will be displayed in Deeping Library. There is also a Victorian Recipe Book which has been reproduced and reprinted.

We held our Lady Day Service in Bourne Abbey Church on Wednesday 25th March, when the other Mothers’ Union branches from the Aveland Cluster supported us. Father Chris Atkinson led the Eucharist Service with John Saunders as the organist .

Mrs.E.Page and Mrs A.Northen visited Boston Women’s Refuge to take Easter Eggs kindly donated by the Knit and Sew Fellowship Group. We will probably visit next in June so if you have any items and want them collecting I will put in the June Magazine further details.

We were pleased to announce that Mrs.E.Page has accepted the post of Lincoln Diocesan President 2016-2018. Those present signed a card of congratulations.

NEXT MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH in ABBEY CHURCH HALL AT 2.15p.m FOR OUR QUIET HOUR WITH THE REVEREND IAN WILLIAMS. Ann Northen.

Knit & Sew Friendship Group

Next meeting is on Wednesday 20th May from 2.00-4.00 pm in the Church Hall.

Rosie Cudmore 423569

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Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary School Academy

Year 1 have been extremely busy looking at the Parables of Jesus.

For each of the stories the children were asked to think about the message within and to answer the question posed, for example; after The Good Samaritan, they asked themselves “Am I a good neighbour?” The children enjoyed retelling the stories in a variety of ways including Godly Play, drama, freeze framing and written recounts. We have had some fascinating and insightful responses from the children when they were asked to reflect upon each story.

Mia Spriggs said “My favourite parable was the Lost Sheep. It helps me to

remember that God will always look after me and keep me safe.

The Good Sa- maritan

The Lost Sheep

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BOURNE ABBEY MOTHER AND TODDLERS GROUP

MEET WEDNESDAY 9.30a.m to 11.30a.m.

(During term-time only)

All welcome- pre-school age, including grandparents, aunt-ies etc.

£1.50 per session for family. Refreshments at 10.15 a.m.

Grimsthorpe Castle Bring the family Cycling

The tracks and trails in the park are great for cycling. Bring your own bikes or hire ours.

There’s also a welcoming tearoom, adventure

playground and large gardens to explore.

Open Suns & Thurs during May Sun to Thurs INCLUSIVE during June

01778 591205

www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

June 2015 Magazine

Contributions for the June magazine should be with Carol Atkins by lunch-time on Sunday 17th May. They can be given to her at church, or sent to—10 Broadlands Avenue or sent as an email attachment, preferably as a Word document to: carol_atkins@btinternet.com

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This is a letter from the Times on Good Friday.

Raised hopes Sir, At my local Sainsburys today, Thursday, I inquired about the Easter

opening hours. The reply came: “Sainsburys only closes two days in the year – the day Jesus was born

and the day he died.” “So, you are closed tomorrow,” I said. “No, we open, tomorrow, but closed Easter Sunday,” came the puzzled reply.

So maybe it is time for Open the Book, see page 7 for details.

We are now on the web. The new website is now live and you will find it on www.bourneabbey.org.uk do take time out to look at it, Lisa will be pleased to have your comments. If you have any news, events or anything you would like to share please contact Lisa. You will find a NEW facebook page, search for Bourne Abbey Church where Lisa will post the latest news as well as on the news page on the website. It is on the news page of the website that you will find the magazine this will be on the website as soon as Lisa receives it from me, a few days before the printed one is out. The website will be an evolving site where we continue to add, change and update continually. For this to work please make sure that you keep the updates coming in. Lisa looks forward to hearing from you her contact phone number is 01778 700475. info@bourneabbey.org.uk www.bourneabbey.org.uk Editor

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BOURNE FOODBANK

Already you have responded so well to the slightly different list of requests

printed last month. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You may be interested to know that you donate an average of 18 kilograms

of produce each week to the foodbank. That too is amazing! We would like to continue asking for the following items and would be so

grateful if you felt able to supply any of the following:

Nappies (sizes 3, 4 & 5) Shower gel Shampoo

Shaving foam Disposable razors

Toothbrushes Men’s & ladies’ deodorant

Clothes washing liquid Washing-up liquid

Fruit juice Sugar

Sponge puddings Desserts

Instant mashed potato

Please may I respectfully suggest that the smallest size options are the easiest to carry for those who have no transport. Thank you so much again

Ann P-J

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Cream of Mushroom Soup Ingredients 8 oz Mushrooms 2 oz Flour 3/4 pint Milk 2 oz Butter/Marg 1 pint Water or Stock Seasoning Method 1. Chop mushrooms finely. 2. Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan and fry mushrooms for 5 mins., stirring to prevent discolouration. 3. Stir in flour and cook for 3 mins. 4. Remove pan from hat and gradually add milk and water/stock. 5. Bring to the boil and cook until soup thickens. 6 Season to taste. NB. I make the stock with 1 oxo chicken cube. An easy one from Marita, thank you for your contribution to the recipes.

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BOURNE ORGAN CLUB

Bourne Corn Exchange Invites you to hear

AGM/SOCIAL EVENING

Wednesday 6th May 7.30pm

Main Hall-Refreshments Free

Members £5.00 Non-members £6.00

Tickets available at the door or from John & Linda Wass-01778

424947 also

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QUIZ PAGE

These can all be found in London

1. The fierce fish with K replaced by D. 2. Dark coloured monks crossing the river. 3. Animal skin green space. 4. Large church named after author of Colossians, Ephesians

etc. 5. This shopping street sounds as if it’s been moved from a

university town. 6. A famous bear was named after this railway station. 7. This station tells us a monarch is angry. 8. Lincolnshire potato comes up-to-date. 9. Nelson’s four-sided figure. 10. IMUSHI BRUTES (anagram) 11. Sewing implement for Egyptian queen? 12. Not ‘Upping Road’. 13. Huge Benjamin. 14. Albert’s wife’s rail terminus. 15. The capital’s organ of sight. 16. This month’s amusement park. 17. Did the Wombles play tennis here? 18. Blue + yellow, female wizard. 19. Yorkshire pudding mixture, ocean. 20. Popular doll, tin, middle.

Answers to last month’s quiz.

1. Spaniel 11. Jackpot 2. Teapot 12. Peter Pan 3. Harry Potter 13. Pandora 3. Panda 14. Spotlight 5. Japan 15. Deadpan 6. Pottage 16. Panniers 7. Pancake 17. Expand 8. Potteries 18. Panama 9. Marzipan 19. Pansy 10.Panther 20. Despot

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Margaret’s Page

This month I am going from the sublime to the ridiculous. I start with a poem I found in the 2014 Friendship Book.

Things Lovely

Have you ever wondered at The beauty of a tree, The tiny velvet rosebud,

The humming fluffy bee? The furry fledglings in the nest And daisies small and shy, A tinted sunset in the west, A dainty butterfly. Our world is full of wonder, There’s beauty everywhere, If only we would take the time To stop – and stand – and stare. Kathleen Gillum

This is the ideal time to stop and stare at the wonders of nature. I love this time of year when the world is turning green again, when birds are returning and starting their nest-building and when the fields are full of lambs. I spent two hours last week at Frampton Marsh, a nature reserve near Boston, and watched, and listened to, a tremendous variety of waders and terns. The sky was blue, the wind had dropped, I needed no coat, and for a short time I had God’s creation almost to myself. It was bliss!

One of the charities I support is ‘Hearing Dogs for the Deaf’ and I recently received their quarterly magazine. 95% of their magazine is given over to reports of the work they do and the fund-raising events taking place, but on one page I found these – I can only describe them as Christmas Cracker type jokes at Easter

FIDO FUNNIES

What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador!

What kind of dog does Dracula have? A bloodhound!

What do you get if you cross a cocker spaniel, a poodle and a rooster? Cockerpoodledoo! One of God’s greatest gifts to man is a sense of humour. There was a time in my life when I realised that I had lost mine and I knew that I urgently needed to change my job and move on to pastures new. It is because of that decision that I am in Bourne now and for that I am truly grateful.

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Peter Berry & Co

Chartered Certified Accountants

8 Exeter Street, Bourne, PE10 9NJ

Tel. 01778 393147

Assistance with completion of self assessment tax return forms

and preparation of accounts.

Assistance for people starting a new business

Personal and friendly service

STUART PAUL ANDERSON

STATE REGISTERED CHIROPODIST

S.R.C.h M.C.hS. BSc(Hons) D.Pod.M

Home visits by appointment

Telephone: 01476 550503 Mobile: 0794 3041 506

Anne Marie Lilly Holistic Therapist &

Facialist

REFLEXOLOGY AROMATHERAPY

HOPI EAR CANDLING

THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE Cert E.C.B.S.

EVERY BODY BENEFITS FROM BOWEN

Professional Beauty Treatments facials, non-surgical face-lifts, eyebrow

shaping and tinting, waxing, manicures, pedicures

Gift Vouchers available

01778 426676 www.simplybeautybourne.co.uk

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GPS Gas Plumbing Services

Office: 01778 392608 Mobile: 0795 0901007

0782 8423514

Boiler breakdown, service and repair specialists including

combination boilers. For domestic Gas and LPG

appliances, System breakdowns,

Fault finding.

Unvented hot water cylinder.

Certified Landlord inspections. Energy efficiency certified.

The complete service

Dry Cleaning – seasonal bargain Packs

Shirt Service Washing and Ironing Service

Curtains Carpet cleaner for hire Repairs and alterations

Parking available outside shop

Opening times

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm Sat 8am – 12pm

Cherry Holt Road Bourne PE10 9LA

01778 420904

Ongoing sale of surplus linen stock.

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TOP 2 TOE

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

MEMBER OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION

OF FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONERS FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED TO

TREAT DIABETICS VERRUCAE/CORNS/CALLUS

ALL ASPECTS OF FOOT AND NAIL CONDITIONS

FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE CONTACT KAREN GOODALE

01529 240936 07958 162503

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The Old Ship Inn

Public Free House and Restaurant

22 High Street Pointon

NG34 0LX

New Autumn Menu

Stonebaked Pizzas and Takeaway available

Bar and a la Carte available lunch and dinner

Tel no. 01529 241 400 www.theoldshipinnpointon.co.uk

ANDY TAYLOR

Carpenter & Joiner

01778 421120

Mobile 07792 332280

DOORS KITCHENS FLOORS

ALL CARPENTRY WORK PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

No job too small

A local tradesman

JESSIE BELLAMY EST 1937

We have a Fabulous range of men’s and lady’s fashion, lingerie and accessories, gifts, cards, wrapping paper,

candles, bags, purses, wallets, jewellery and more.

Men’s Evening Wear and Wedding Hire.

21-23 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE www.jessiebellamy.co.uk

01778 422359

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm

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TAYLORS

LOCKSMITH SERVICES

PHONE: 01778 441279 MOBILE: 07901530013

ALL TYPES OF LOCKS

OPENED AND SUPPLIED

UPVC DOOR SPECIALIST

UPVC WINDOW PROBLEMS

HANDLES, HINGES, CATCHES

SUPPLIED AND FITTED

For a free quote call KEN

IT COSTS NOTHING TO ASK

POCKLINGTON

Timber/Building

Sheds, Fences,

Sawn Timber etc

Ye Olde Quarrie, Stamford Road,

Ryhall, Stamford, PE9 4HB

Tel: 01778 425170 - Mob: 07802

399160

Fresh Footsteps Do you struggle to take care of your feet or

know someone who does? Take the first step and contact

JEAN POLLARD Dip CFHP MPSPract 07443 590502

e-mail jean@freshfootstep.co.uk Professional, reliable, insured and fully

qualified Foot Health Practitioner Home visits available Wednesday 09.00 –

20.00 and Thursday 09.00 – 18.00 Find me on Yell.com, Facebook and

www.freshfootsteps.co.uk I am a member of The Accredited Register of Foot

Health Practitioners which is overseen by the

Professional Standards Authority for Health and

Social Care

ALEC DAY

Butcher & Fishmonger 17A Abbey Road, Bourne Tel: 01778

422281

FINEST ENGLISH Beef, Lamb & Pork, Chicken & Tur-

key LINCOLNSHIRE SAUSAGE

Made to our own traditional recipe HOME COOKED

Cold Meats and Haslet Traditional and Gourmet CHEESES

A selection of FRESH FISH

Available Tuesday to Saturday Also

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

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Richard Arden

Painter & Decorator

Professional Service

Interior and exterior work Wallpaper hanging

All aspects of decorating

Competitive prices Free no obligation quote

Mobile. 07759 638612 Tel. no. 01778 422195

T. R. CARLTON

INDEPENDENT FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Giving a complete 24 hour

personal service by caring and

dedicated staff

PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST

Tel Bourne: 01778 422240

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M.P.SMITH

Repairs to all leading makes of: Washing Machines

Dishwashers Tumble Driers

Electric Cookers

No call out charge on accepted estimates

Over 40 years experience

01778 343870

ADRIAN JACKSON GARDEN MAINTENANCE

All aspects of garden & exterior

work considered, including

grass and hedge cutting

garden clearance fencing maintenance

shed & garage clearance landscaping shed bases.

PLEASE RING 07890998781

GARAGE DOOR

REPAIRS

SPRINGS – CABLES – ROLLERS

LOCKS – HANDLES

SUPPLIED AND FITTED

Free quotes call Ken on 01778 441279 or

07901530013

IT MAY BE CHEAPER

THAN YOU THINK.

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Nature Notes from Bourne Woods- May 2015

What an exciting time of year! The white and green mottled carpet of the wood anemones, amongst which can be found some delicious wood sorrel, is giving way to an expanse of bluebells. At first glance they appear a mass of uniform blue. However, look more closely and admire the different tones which vary not only from plant to plant but also within each flower. At their peak this is a truly outstanding vista, one of Britain’s specialities - a photographer’s delight. The blackthorn blossom which previously appeared to be blown like snowflakes is being followed by the creamy pink and white flowers of the hawthorn. The scent of these can be faint, warranting the cautious approach of the nose- take care as the bush also carries sharp thorns! Eagle-eyed naturalists may be examining the young leaves to establish if they are of the “common” or “midland” variety. The buds of the trees are bursting and spring has sprung.

The birds which have spent the winter in warmer climes are now returning, gathering like a society ball. Mr and Mrs Chiff-Chaff arrived first, joining the winter residents which included the robins, tits, chaffinches and sparrow families. Next to arrive were Mr and Mrs Blackcap, shortly followed by the Willow Warblers. The Grasshopper Warblers do not always attend and the Nightingales may be visiting another function. Mr Cuckoo always makes his presence known if he is in the area, whilst there may be a few other infrequent promenaders- they are all welcome in these woods! The only unwelcome guests are those people who leave a mess behind them. We have recently been troubled by some fly tipping which caused the road to the car park to be closed, upsetting some families who had hoped to use the woods in the school holidays. Fortunately the mess has been cleared up and access has been restored. My dog seems to know this as she keeps pestering to re-explore her favourite woodland glades. Perhaps she is also keen to enjoy the woods whilst they are in their verdant spring glory?

Hopefully we will get an opportunity to examine the Blackthorn and

Hawthorn at our Tree ID walk on Wednesday June 3rd, at 7pm in the car

park. Donation of £1 appreciated, more information on

www.friendsofbournewood.org.uk or 07760468052.

Did you know There is now a St. Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Bereavement Group in Bourne. It takes place at the Cedars Nursing Home on a Thursday morning 10.00am to 12noon.

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The Butterfield Centre 2 North Road, Bourne. Reg. Charity No. 517390

Day Care for the Older Person...and so much more

Mobile Meals delivered to your home Domestic Help Service

Day Care (at the Centre) Call manager Debbie Hague 01778 421422 for further information.

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Bishop of Grimsby’s May Letter 2015.

Every now and again, for those of us who use ‘Facebook’, in addition to finding out what our ‘friends’ are getting up to, an article gets ‘posted’ that stops and makes you think. Such was the following ‘A well-known atheist visited three churches in one day …. this is what he made of it’ was the ‘post’. I opened and read on, and was pleasantly surprised.

The ‘atheist’ in question was a man called Sanderson Jones, a former stand-up comedian who leads the ‘Sunday Assembly’, sometimes known as the ‘atheist church’, whose motto is ‘live better, help often, wonder more’ – not a million miles away it would seem to me from what we mean with our own ‘confident discipleship, joyful service, faithful worship’.

In all three churches, he was impressed by the welcome he received, something he said churches should rejoice in doing well.

In the first of three, in addition to the sheer physicality and experience of communion, ‘the idea that the divine is in your mouth’ – his words, it was the attitude of inclusion, of being drawn in, of ‘finding those moments of making sure that people feel included’ that spoke most of all.

In the second it was the attention to detail in the worship, the use of modern creative arts, of the clear giving of the best that they had, that spoke of the worth that Church clearly gave to the one that it worshipped.

In the third it was the openness to a ‘mystical’ experience, an expectation of encounter with a God who was there, the experience of being prayed for intimately by name, the space provided for ’the reflective side of life’ something he believes to be undervalued by our world at this time.

A positive experience from the churches he visited, from a man with no faith, but wanting purpose and meaning for life. It begs the question, what would he find, if he visited us?

The Rt Revd Dr David Court

Bishop of Grimsby

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BALDOCKS MILL/HERITAGE CENTRE

Baldocks Mill, 21 South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LY Tel 01778 424740

Once a working watermill, powered by the Bourne Eau. Now a Heritage centre displaying information and artefacts relating to the town and Raymond Mays. Exhibitions on three floors. Charles Worth Gallery now open. OPENING TIMES: Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2- 4pm All year round. ADMISSION: Free of charge. LOCATION: On A15, 200 metres south of

town centre, near Red Hall.

CIVIC SOCIETY

Thursday 21st May Bill Peasley

Quintinshill-A Wartime Railway Tragedy.

Thinking of making or up-dating your will? If so, please consider bequeathing a gift to Bourne Abbey.

A legacy would help to secure the future of the church and its work with future generations. Don’t forget that legacies to charities are free of

Inheritance Tax. Thank you.

The Abbey Church Hall

With a well-equipped kitchen, the Hall is available for hire at very reasonable rates for all regular groups such as Weightwatchers, karate, yoga and dancing, table-top and jumble sales, tea dances, coffee mornings, talks, slide shows and

art exhibitions, lunches, anniversaries, receptions etc.

Children’s parties are very popular at £30 for 4 hours.

For more details of Hall charges and to make a booking, contact: Churchwarden Merryn Woodland 01778 423232

To book the Hall please ring 0798 383 9000

Hall Caretaker Janet Stubbs 01778 422304

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN THE CHURCH HALL MONDAY Weightwatchers 9.30—11.00a.m. (Every Monday except Bank Holidays) Fit Steps 1.30-2.30pm Tel 07730223557 Karate 5.30-7.30pm (tel. 01780 762261) Zumba Dancing 8.15—9.15pm (01780 480507) TUESDAY U3A Art 9.00—11.30am Extend (Exercise) 12-1pm Tel 01780 470221 Slimming World 7-8pm—01529 497274 WEDNESDAY Toddler Group 9.30—11.30am Mothers’ Union 2.15—4.00 pm (1st Wed. in month) Knit & Sew Friendship Group 2.00—4.00p.m. (3rd Wed. in month) 01778 423569 Royal Naval Association 2pm (2nd Wednesday in month) Weightwatchers 5.30-7.30 pm THURSDAY Garden Club 7.30pm—9.00pm (3rd Thursday in month) Whist Drive 7.30pm-10pm (Last Thursday in month) Nubourne WI 7.30pm (1st Thursday in the month) FRIDAY Extend Exercise 10.30-11.30am Tel 01780 470221 Gateway Leisure Club 7-9pm

Bookings for the Hall contact Merryn Woodland 0798 383 9000 Caretaker:- Mrs Janet Stubbs 01778 422304

If you would like to have a copy of the magazine delivered regularly to your house please fill in the form below and return it to one of the churchwardens or the Verger.

Please put me on the list for monthly delivery of the magazine. Names (please print) ……………………………………………….. Address …………………………………………………………….. Telephone (optional) ……………………………………………….

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CAKE KABIN www.thecakekabin.co.uk

Celebration Cakes

Outside Catering

Christenings

Weddings

Funerals

Crockery Hire Telephone 01778 393079

Now at 32 North Street, Bourne PE10 9LY

MIKE DUNN

Electrician

No job too small Domestic and commercial

Extra sockets Rewiring Lighting 3 Phase

*Part P* Approved

Please call me on 01778 393982

or 07792 261781

E-mail: mikedunnelectrician@hotmail.co.uk

AGE CARE ADVICE

Expert planning & monitoring for the elderly/older people when need-

ing care services.

If you are worried about yourself, a relative or neighbour do call us.

*30 Years experience. *An alternative to using services.

*No contact centres to go through or waiting lists.

Our website contains information on the service we can provide.

Please phone, email or arrange to meet us at offices in Oakham or

Stamford. Alternatively we can come to your home.

Phone 01572-756666

Email agecareadvice@gmail.com Find us at www.agecareadvice.co.uk

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FROM THE REGISTERS Baptisms March 1 Kian Yarnell 8 George Hildebrandt Marriages None Funerals March 4 Brenda Parker 6 Constance Bowes 9 Laurina (Joan) Casey 16 Joan Christmass 26 Jillian Gaunt 30 Doris Gladys Coates 31 Joe Rogan, Deacon Happy Birthday to 4th Yvonne Elmer 9th Violet Patterson 15th Jim Jones OBE 16th Ben Casey 20th Dudley Guppy 21st Lynette Fuller In Memory 12th Frank Sanders 21st Rebecca Adnit FLOWER ROTA –MAY High Altar May 2nd & May 9th - Mrs.A. Northen. May 16th & May 23rd ( Whitsun ) – Mrs. M. Smith May 30th & June 6th - Mrs. C.Bentley Lady Chapel May 23rd (Whitsun ) - Mrs.J. Sharp St. Paul’s Chapel May 23rd ( Whitsun) - Mrs.C.Penhay Martha Mrs J. Fownes & Mrs J Moxley Candles Carol Atkins.

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YOUR PARISH CHURCH SERVES YOU

BAPTISM, CHURCHINGS AND WEDDINGS, are by arrangement with Father Chris….01778 422412

OUR FELLOWSHIP

FLOWERS IN CHURCH Mrs A Northen 24, Fir Avenue……………………………….01778 423353 HALL BOOKINGS Merryn Woodland …………………………………………… 0798 383 9000 MAGAZINE EDITOR Mrs Carol Atkins, 10 Broadlands Avenue…………………….01778 425760 Sub Editor Margaret Shephard, 12 Baldwin Grove……………………….01778 425778 WEBSITE MANAGER Lisa Buckley….email - info@bourneabbey.org.uk …………..01778 700475 MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Mr J. Warner 134 Beech Avenue ………. ……………………01778 421465 MOTHERS' UNION Mrs A. Northen, 24, Fir Avenue ………………………………01778 423353 RINGERS Mr A.G.Payne, Oldhall Farm House Wilsthorpe.……………...01778 560633 SERVERS Mr D.A. Read, 48 George Street. ……………………………..01778 422717 PARENT, BABY & TODDLER GROUP Clair Carter, 5 Poppy Place, Bourne…………………………..01778 394230 YOUNGBOURNES, SUNDAY SCHOOL Lisa Buckley………………………………………………….. 01778 700475

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WHO'S WHO VICAR The Revd Father Chris Atkinson, The Vicarage, Church Walk 01778 422412 ASSISTED BY The Revd Father Peter Lister, Associate Priest, 4 Linden Rise, 01778 423730 The Revd Sheena Cleaton, Assistant Curate, 20 Tilia Way……01778 395626 CHURCHWARDENS Mr. D. Guppy…16 Gladstone Street……. ……………………01778 423873 Mrs Merryn Woodland, 26 Harvey Close, Bourne……………01778 423232 VERGER Mr. A. Lightfoot, 29A West Street, Bourne…………...……….07557027210 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC John Saunders, Mellstock, Bourne Road, Essendine………….01780 480479 Deputy Organist Peter Page, 48 Grosvenor Avenue, Bourne, PE10 9HU……….01778 393031 P.C.C. SECRETARY Mrs. C Guppy, 16 Gladstone Street Bourne………………...…01778 423873 P.C.C. TREASURER Mr A. G. Payne, Oldhall Farm House, Wilsthorpe …………...01778 560633 READERS Mr D.H.Page, 3 Sycamore Close …………………………...01778 422512 MANDATED MINISTRY TEAM Mrs C. Guppy, 16 Gladstone Street……………………………01778 423873 Mrs J Smith, 60 Gladstone Street …………………………...01778 422219 GIFT AID OFFICER Mr D M Harding 72 Station Road Morton. …………………01778 570177 STEWARDSHIP RECORDER Mrs C Guppy, 16 Gladstone Street, Bourne, PE10 9AX………01778 423873