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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
december 2014
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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BOURNE VICARAGE . CHURCH WALK . BOURNE, LINCS .
PE10 9UQ
Tel. 422412 Dear Friends,
We have grown used to being swamped with Christmas advertising from the middle
of November onwards. Indeed, many of you will be familiar with the Sainsbury
seasonal advert which links in Christmas with the unofficial truce in no-man’s land
and which lasted for a couple of days over Christmas in 1914. It was a powerful
story which started with the singing of Christmas carols being sung from both sets of
trenches, and led to a very unofficial football match between German and British
troops in no man’s land.
The advert portrays chocolate being exchanged between two soldiers: German and
British. To their credit, although Sainsbury’s are marketing similar chocolate in their
stores this Christmas, they will be donating half the £1 price of the chocolate bar to
the British Legion. The final scene is a caption on the screen, which reads in part:
‘Christmas is for Sharing.’ Quite so.
But sharing is not the reason for Christmas; it is the expression of it. The reason for
Christmas is the incarnation, of God coming amongst his people in the form of a
new-born child so that He could be with us – flesh of our flesh, and blood of our
blood. It is this birth that we celebrate, with the word ‘Christmas’ itself making this
point: Christ-mass – an act of worship, where first and foremost we give thanks for
God’s gift of himself to us in this little child, who is our hope, our salvation.
It is from this celebration festival that having received God’s love in this wonderful
gift, our hearts are lifted to return that love to God. And this is where the ‘sharing’
comes. For in opening our hearts to God, we are inspired to open them to others. So
we express that love by sharing it with loved ones, family, and friends by eating
together, spending time together and offering gifts which are further tangible
expressions of love and generosity.
So let’s not put the cart before the horse. Sharing is an expression of what a
Christian understands is the point of Christmas. It is not the reason for Christmas.
That is why so many people continue to come to Midnight Mass and to services on
Christmas day, because they know from experience that the sharing that follows is
much more satisfying if it is an expression of the festival itself.
As we share gifts with each other at Christmas, so we remember that the love we
express one to another is an expression of the love that God shared with us at
Bethlehem on Christmas Day in the morning over two thousand years ago.
May you share a happy and blessed Christmas.
Your Friend and Vicar,
Fr. Chris.
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Churchwardens Chat
We had a problem with our new boiler at the church. Two pipes in the boiler
room had slight leaks which caused the water pressure to drop and the boiler
automatically shut down, the leaks were repaired so the water pump broke
down. The water pump has been replaced. At the time of writing all the
radiators and the associated hot water pipes are very hot. Long may they
continue to be hot!
Beltisloe Deanery held another successful Youth Day on 22nd November at
Witham on the Hill; the theme was Getting Ready to Welcome Jesus. After the
energetic morning workshop large quantities of hot dogs were consumed to
provide the energy for the afternoon presentation for parents and friends. The
day ended with a Taize service.
At the time of writing the Deanery is short of four priests through retirement
and illness. Bourne Abbey’s clergy, therefore, have to take additional services
in those benefices in addition to their normal workload. That is the reason why
they are either difficult to reach, or look tired and drawn. Please remember
them in your daily prayers.
The Bishop of Lincoln, Bishop Christopher, presided at Our Confirmation
Service held on Sunday 23rd November, and Bishop Christopher confirmed ten
candidates. Sunday 23rd November - the Feast of Christ the King- was an
incense day. The Bishop was very generous with the incense!
Sunday 30th November is Advent Sunday and part of the Sung Eucharist will be
based on the Taize format. This will be led by the young people of Bourne
Abbey, under the watchful eye of Rev Sheena. We have heard that Fr Chris
might be allowed to play his guitar! Bourne Abbey’s Advent Carol Service will
be at 6.30 p.m. that day.
Other Christmas Services are December 14th - Christingle service at 3.30 p.m.
24th December - Crib and Carol service at 5.30 p.m. and Midnight Mass on 24th
December at 11.30 p.m. Christmas Day 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. We hope that
you will be able to come to some of these.
Finally, we wish all of you a Happy and Holy Christmas.
Merryn & Dudley
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Thought for December
“God so loved the world , that he gave His only begotten Son, to the end that all believe in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.” John 3. v 16
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.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
AT THE ABBEY
2014
Sunday 14th December Christingale & Carol Service 3.30pm
Sunday 21st December Abbey Carol Service 6.30pm
Wednesday 24th December Crib & Carol Service 5.30pm
(Christmas Eve) Midnight Mass 11.30pm
Tuesday 25th December Said Euchar ist 8.00am
Sung Eucharist 10.00am
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING in ABBEY
CHURCH HALL 10.0a.m.-12 noon
Stalls to include £1 parcel, chocolate tombola, hamper raffle, jewellery, Christmas
gift stall, homemade craft and homemade card stall. Refreshments - coffee and
mince pies. Any suitable items for the named stalls would be most appreciated.
We start off the New Year with our popular Books, Bric-a brac and Bacon Baps.
This will take place in the Abbey Church Hall on Saturday 24th January 2015.
10.00.a.m. – 1.30.p.m.
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NIGHTMARE of all NIGHTMARES!!!!
When I was a churchwarden of a small parish church in Northamptonshire, I
went to church as normal, for the 10 o’clock service. Everything was fine and
normal-we had the Christingle scheduled for 3pm that afternoon. I was looking
forward to it, until…….. at lunch time, the vicar’s wife rang to say that the
vicar had laryngitis and therefore had lost his voice “SO YOU will have to do
the Christingle Service!” she said.
Being young, quiet and shy, I couldn’t imagine trying to control a church full of
noisy, excited and unruly children. I had trouble in controlling my Sunday
School class of four children!
The afternoon arrived and as I got to church, it was filling up with children,
their parents and relatives. The aisles were filling up, they were standing on the
belfry steps and with queues outside the church porch. PANIC!!!
“How can I cope with this?” I thought! Then I realised, “I am in Church”. I
went into the vestry and prayed my heart out. It must have been God who
suggested that I put on my ‘coat of armour’- my choir black cassock – it
worked wonders and seemed to give the children my ‘authority.’ – What a
cheat!
The diocesan secretary of ‘The Childrens Society’ gave her talk and had us all
enthralled – it was fantastic! All I had to do was to conduct the service, without
microphones – of course! I had to yell to announce the carols and songs and
scream at them to “shut-up” and be quiet for the prayers.
The most horrific time was when we processed around the church, with our
burning candles just two inches from the child in front. Health and safety rules
were invented then!.........Everything went well!
When I got home, at about 5 o’clock, I was absolutely exhausted and even
thought of missing Evensong (unthinkable for me!). The phone rang again,
“You’ll have to do Evensong because he (the vicar) still can’t speak. “Me” I
gasped “Why can’t the Rural Dean provide someone”. “Because” she said,
“there is no one available”.
I went to church, used the Evening Prayer from the old prayer book, read the
appointed lessons and we sang the hymns, psalms, magnificat and Nunc
dimittis. At the end of the service everyone thanked me as they said “Good
night”. Perhaps they didn’t even notice that we didn’t have a vicar, or were just
pleased to not have a sermon.
Canon David Staples was, I think a Rural Dean in Northamptonshire at that
time. If you were David where were you when I needed you most!
Philip Pettitt.
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Gaining Back Some Independence.-Part 2
Now we come to the weather? Let’s face it we have plenty of variety there. Let me
introduce you to the hazards of gales and raid. (As yet I haven’t had to tackle snow or
ice, but I’ll let you know when I do).
Gales are another great adventure for Scooter M. Gripping onto the handles and with
half closed eyes I’m determined not to let the gales thwart my newly found
independence. Setting off a slow pace of 4mph, yes back to my favourite speed, I
struggle against this new obstacle. Riding along and feeling confidant I have
mastered it, whoosh. Where did that sudden gust of wind come from? Feeling
Scooter M shudder at the impact, I am left with a choice, either become a Mary
Poppins, or turn Scooter M into a smaller Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Not keen on
either, I took my speed down to 2mph. I am now beginning to panic (just a little) and
starting to talk to Scooter M. I speak calmly and assure M all will be well. At that
moment I’m not worried if anyone has overheard me, I just hope that a certain van
won’t be waiting for me when I get home. Thankfully it wasn’t, that’s why I’m able
to tell you what happened.
Next experience, rain. Now, I’m not fortunate to have one of those luxury covers, so
‘him indoors’ offers to buy me one of those water proof covers you throw over
yourself. (No, I wasn’t hinting for a luxury cover, or was I). Hesitating before
answering, I thought back to the gales, which makes me wonder if I had one of those
items would the gales have won and sent me off into the air!
Not wanting to deny ‘him indoors’ of treating me to a cover to keep me dry, we set
off once again to the mobility shop. Well! That’s an experience to behold. As the
assistant produces this particular item, I took one look at the picture on the package
and all I can see is this thing bellowed out like a balloon. I couldn’t stop laughing, as
I could see myself looking like an Aunty Sally in a tent. Yes you guessed it; I took up
the courage and said, “No thank you, I will manage with the coat I’ve got.”
Driving home, and lucky for me ‘him indoors’ having the same humour as myself,
we laughed heartily most of the way home. I’m sure to this day many a driver must
have wondered if we were insane or perhaps with a kinder thought, they might have
liked to know what we were laughing at.
Let’s now take you into the world of nice people.
Firstly ‘him indoors’ who is quick to remind me not to speed, as I have finally
reached my goal of 10mph. Riding along without much care in the world (no, I
haven’t forgotten the tree roots and pot holes) I enjoy greeting passers-by with a good
morning, or good afternoon. Sometimes a little wave and a smile is enough to get a
reaction.
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If I am lucky some-one will stop and chat, as I look in the shop windows. Many
pedestrian will obligingly let me pass, which I might add I always thank them. I am
seldom in a hurry so I am happy to hang back and wait my turn to chug along the
pavement. Whenever I smile or say ‘hello’ to the children, they look at me in
amazement. To them I might seem like a funny old lady passing by on something
bigger than their pushchairs or tiny cycles, or could they possibly think an ‘alien’ has
arrived.
Family, let’s not forget my wonderful family. Fortunately for me, our family have a
great sense of humour, and I guess to some degree they have come to accept me as
being an odd granny. Bring it on, I love it.
However, I think one of my oddities was confirmed when I was making my way
along the pavement with my daughter and granddaughter. I love to smell the flowers
that reach out over the walls and hedges. On this particular occasion I couldn‘t resist
the temptation to smell the beautiful roses that hung over the fence. Not thinking
anyone would notice, I suddenly hear my granddaughter say, with a more than a hint
of surprise, “Granny, what are you doing?” “Just smelling these lovely flowers,
dear,” I tell her, as I continue to sniff the fragrant flowers. Hearing their silent
laughter behind me, I chose to ignore them.
This is the one advantage to being up higher, than when I’m in my wheel chair. I take
full advantage of being able to see the beautiful variety of lowers in peoples’ gardens.
No I’m really not being nosy.
Suddenly, I have a terrible thought, “What if these house owners think I am casing
the joint?” I soon reassure myself, by telling myself I have witnesses to prove it’s
only the flowers I’m interested in.
When I have any more adventures on my beautiful Scooter M, I will let you know.
I would like to thank the lady who sent me this article for the Parish magazine, and
look forward to the next instalment. Editor.
The Editor and Committee would like to
Wish You A Very Happy Christmas
and Prosperous New Year.
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. Parochial Church Council News
Instead of publishing a summary of the Parochial Church Council minutes members
will be invited to write a short report about the previous meeting. Here is the report
written by Jonathan Smith.
The PCC met on Thursday, November 6, at The Vicarage, to discuss a full agenda.
Matters discussed included:
The restoration scheme – There finally seems to be progress. Amended proposals for
the new boiler house, toilets, servery and choir vestry are now acceptable to the
consultees, including English Heritage, South Kesteven District Council conservation
department and the Diocesean Advisory Committee. The PCC gave unanimous
approval for the architect to prepare detailed drawings and specifications for the
building which will replace the existing boiler house and toilets on a larger footprint.
Quinqennial report – Every five years, the church architect prepares a report of all the
work he considered necessary over three time periods: short term - within a year;
medium term - over the following five years (ie 2015-2019) and long term, (2019
onwards). The immediate repairs are all fairly minor, including repairs to the
stonework and roofs and a handrail to the tower staircase – estimated cost of £3,000
plus fees and VAT. Medium term repairs including repairs and overhauling of the
guttering and replacement of the plastic downpipes with cast iron – estimated cost
£10,000 plus fees and VAT. Long term work included masonry work, including to
some of the buttresses.
It was noted the church wall and roof were generally in good condition.
Insurance – The church and its contents will continue to be insured at 100 per cent of
the full repair/replacement cost. The decision was unanimous.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4.
A message from Alison and Philip Pettitt.
Since 2006 we have organised a Christmas Dinner in the Abbey Church Hall.
We have been well supported by various organisations and generous people
over the years and we send them our grateful thanks.
The helpers have been fantastic and we have made many good friends and
have lots of happy memories. Sadly this year we are not able to arrange a
Christmas Celebration due to my dear Mum’s health problems.
Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year to all our Abbey Family.
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Bourne Abbey’s Travelling Crib.
The Travelling Crib begins its journey around the parish on Advent
Sunday, 30th November 2014, after being Blessed by Fr Chris at the
10am Sung Eucharist on that day. Inside the crib are knitted Christmas
figures and a book that you can use to share the Christmas story with
your children/grandchildren. If your family would like to give a home
to a crib for one night please ring Jean Fownes on 01778 423395 to
arrange a convenient date. The crib will be back in church for the Crib
and Carol Service on 24th December. There will be full instructions in
the crib to ensure a smooth handover to each family.
The Children’s Society
The Children’s Society boxes will be received, opened and counted at a COFFEE
MORNING at the Abbey Church Hall in FEBRUARY (date to be confirmed).
If any box holder has difficulty with this they can be brought to my home – 5 PINEWOOD
CLOSE, BOURNE or telephone me on 422823 to arrange collection.
Philip Pettitt
Area Secretary
The Children’s Society.
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.
[email protected] www.bourneabbey.org.uk
Editor
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THE WEDNESDAY SINGERS
Tickets are on sale for the Wednesday Singers concert on Saturday 13th
December 2014 at 3 pm at the Church of St James the Great, Aslackby.
This will be a Christmastide Concert, with popular songs, carols and
Christmas music, followed by a delicious afternoon tea, with home-made
cakes and scones.
The Wednesday Singers is a popular local choir with members from
Dunsby, Bourne and the surrounding villages. The choir was founded in
2006, in response to demand from local singers, and has given many
concerts in south Lincolnshire in the last eight years, raising money for
various good causes, village halls and local churches, such as All Saints’
Dunsby, Christchurch Pointon, St Faith’s Wilsthorpe, St Andrew’s
Horbling, and Bourne Methodist Church, as well as entertaining groups
such as the Petticoat Club, Helpringham.
The choir are delighted to be singing in Aslackby. St James’ is a church
with excellent acoustics and modern facilities, including a kitchen,
toilets and comfortable chairs. Aslackby PCC are renowned for the
excellence of their home-made teas, so there is a treat in store for
everyone who attends this concert. The choir will be singing a variety of
seasonal music, with several well-known and much loved items, and
opportunities for audience participation.
Unlike other choirs who usually need to raise funds from ticket sales for
their running costs, the Wednesday Singers anticipate that ALL
proceeds from the sale of tickets for this concert will be given to
Dementia Support South Lincs, a registered charity (working in
association with Evergreen Care Trust) which supports people living with
dementia and their families in The Deepings, Stamford, Bourne and the
surrounding villages. Anyone who has had a family member who has
suffered from dementia will know how important is the work which this
charity does, and this charity is currently very underfunded and
welcomes, and needs, support from donations.
Tickets, to include the concert and the tea which will follow, will cost
£10, and are available from Kate Marshall (DSSL) 01778 440153, choir
members (including Pamela Oldreive on 01778 440234), from Hoppers
Jewellers Bourne and at the door on the day. Please come along to
support a very good cause while having a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon!
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Christmas Health and Safety Alert
All employees planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh,
going over fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment
will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the
public. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only
one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers.
Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from landowners
before their fields may be entered. To avoid offending those not participating in
celebrations, we would request that laughter is moderate only and not loud
enough to be considered a noise nuisance.
Benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available for collection by any
shepherds planning or required to watch their flocks at night. While provision
has also been made for remote monitoring of flocks by CCTV cameras from a
centrally heated shepherd observation hut, all users of this facility are reminded
that an emergency response plan must be submitted to account for known risks
to the flocks. The angel of the Lord is additionally reminded that, prior to
shinning his/her glory all around, s/he must confirm that all shepherds are
wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to account for the harmful
effects of UVA, UVB and the overwhelming effects of Glory.
Following last years well publicised case, everyone is advised that Equal
Opportunities legislation prohibits any comment with regard to the redness of
any part of Mr R Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr R Reindeer from
reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be
taken against those found guilty of this offence.
While it is acknowledged that gift bearing is a common practice in various parts
of the world, particularly the Orient, everyone is reminded that the bearing of
gifts is subject to Hospitality Guidelines and all gifts must be registered. This
applies regardless of the individual, even royal personages. It is particularly
noted that direct gifts of currency or gold are specifically precluded, while
caution is advised regarding other common gifts such as aromatic resins that
may evoke allergic reactions.
Finally, in the recent instance of the infant found tucked up in a manger without
any crib for a bed, Social Services have been advised and will be arriving
shortly.
Anon
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The Julian Meetings
The music and readings for December's Julian Meeting have been chosen by
Sue Skinner.
Music: ‘Pie Jesu’ (Faure) from Lincoln Cathedral Choir Deep Peace CD.2
Reading: Far too many people live too much in their head. The head is not
a very good place for prayer. It is not a bad place for starting
your prayer. But if your prayer stays there too long and doesn’t
move into the heart, it will gradually dry up and prove tiresome
and frustrating. You must learn to move out of the area of thinking
and talking and move into the area of feeling, sensing, loving,
intuiting. That is the area where contemplation is born and prayer
becomes a transforming power and a source of never-ending
delight and peace.
Anthony de Mello.
Silence: We spend half an hour in silent prayer.
Music: ‘Gaelic Blessing’ (Rutter) from the above CD.
Reading:
The love that God most high has for our soul is so great that it
surpasses understanding. No created being can comprehend
how much, and how sweetly, and how tenderly our maker loves
us. Our in-born will is to have God, and the goodwill of God is to
have us.
Julian of Norwich.
Grace: We finish our time of prayer by saying The Blessing.
The date for December's Julian Meeting is Monday 1st 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 Church of England Primary Academy
Confirmation
On the 23rd November we arrived at Bourne Abbey Church excited and a little
nervous as it was going to be our confirmation.
As the church filled up we became more excited about meeting Bishop
Christopher and wondered what he would be like. We didn’t have to worry as
he was very kind and made us all feel very special.
As we went up to receive our blessing we felt really proud as we remembered
all the things we had learned with Reverend Sheena and we knew that we had
really become part of God’s family. We felt so happy and honoured to be
allowed to be able to be confirmed.
Daniel, Shane and Noah
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY.
My first impression was that more supported the formal events than previously.
I assume that this was because it was the centenary of 1914. Certainly the bus
station was well filled prior to the march, there were plenty of people lining the
route of the procession which stretched from the Bus Station to the saluting
base at the Town Hall. I am told that there were more than a thousand people
around the War Memorial and the service register at the Abbey gave the
number attending the service there as 410. Thank you to all.
The variety of people was impressive, from small children to aged veterans and
included some serving military personnel. Thank you to all.
Two things come to mind. We often wrongly assume that Remembrance Day,
or Armistice Day are about what happened in that World War which began in
1914 and was continued in 1939. The mass of medals worn with pride
reminded us that there has only been one year since 1945 when there were no
British fatalities. Also it is not meant to be celebration, as one misguided TV
commentator called it. How can the death and suffering in war over 100 years
be described like that? It was a remembrance, a solemn bringing to mind of the
cost of man’s inhumanity to man and a determination to be better at peace in
the future. This is as necessary now as it ever was. The War which was
supposed to end all wars and which started a hundred years ago did not fulfil
that optimistic expectation. In many ways what the many who supported
Remembrance in Bourne and elsewhere were not just looking at history but to
the future, even if they did not recognize it at the time.
David Staples.
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, aunties etc.
£1.50 per session for family.
Refreshments at 10.15 a.m.
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The Goodbye Letter
A father, home from work, could not find his son. On looking round the house he passed his son’s
bedroom and was astonished to see the bed neat and tidy.
There were no shoes or anything on the floor and then he saw an envelope propped up on the pillow.
It was addressed to ‘Dad’. Fearing the worst, he opened the envelope and read the letter. It read:
“Dear Dad it is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing to you. I had to elope with my
new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you.
I’ve been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice. But I knew you would not approve of her
because of all he piercings, tattoos, tight clothes and because she is so much older than I am. But,
Dad, it’s not only the passion – she’s pregnant. Stacy said that we will be very happy; she owns a
caravan in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter.
We share a dream of having many more children. Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijua-
na doesn’t really hurt anyone. We’ll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with our friends for all
the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS
so that Stacy can get better. She sure deserves it! Don’t worry Dad, I’m 15 and know how to take
good care of myself.
I’m sure we’ll be back some day for a visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.
Love, your son, John.
PS: Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at Tommy’s house. I just wanted to remind you that
there are worse things in life than the school report that is in centre desk drawer. I love you!
Please phone when it is safe for me to come home.
Bourne Choral Society
celebrates with a programme of
Advent and Christmas Music on
Saturday, December 6th 2014 at 7.30 pm
in
Bourne Abbey Church
Please come along to celebrate the start of the
Christmas season.
Admission by programme at the door, £7 to
include refreshments.
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Parochial Church Council News
Instead of publishing a summary of the Parochial Church Council minutes
members will be invited to write a short report about the previous meeting.
Here is the report written by Jonathan Smith.
The PCC met on Thursday, November 6, at The Vicarage, to discuss a full
agenda.
Matters discussed included:
The restoration scheme – There finally seems to be progress. Amended pro-
posals for the new boiler house, toilets, servery and choir vestry are now ac-
ceptable to the consultees, including English Heritage, South Kesteven District
Council conservation department and the Diocesean Advisory Committee. The
PCC gave unanimous approval for the architect to prepare detailed drawings
and specifications for the building which will replace the existing boiler house
and toilets on a larger footprint.
Quinqennial report – Every five years, the church architect prepares a report of
all the work he considered necessary over three time periods: short term - with-
in a year; medium term - over the following five years (ie 2015-2019) and long
term, (2019 onwards). The immediate repairs are all fairly minor, including re-
pairs to the stonework and roofs and a handrail to the tower staircase – estimat-
ed cost of £3,000 plus fees and VAT. Medium term repairs including repairs and
overhauling of the guttering and replacement of the plastic downpipes with cast
iron – estimated cost £10,000 plus fees and VAT. Long term work included ma-
sonry work, including to some of the buttresses.
It was noted the church wall and roof were generally in good condition.
Insurance – The church and its contents will continue to be insured at 100 per
cent of the full repair/replacement cost. The decision was unanimous.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4.
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A couple were Christmas shopping. The shopping centre was packed - as the
wife walked through one of the malls she was surprised when she looked
around to find her husband was nowhere to be seen.
She was quite upset because they had a lot to do. She became so worried that
she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was. In a quiet voice
he said, “Do you remember the jewellers we went into about five years ago
where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we couldn’t afford, and I
told you that I would get it for you one day?”
The wife choked up and started to cry and said, “Yes, I do remember that
shop.”
He replied, “Well, I’m in the pub next door.”
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Knit & Sew Friendship Group
Christmas is approaching and our last meeting of 2014 will be on Wednesday
17 December from 2.00-4.00pm in the Church Hall. There will be some
special refreshments on offer and the traditional raffle so try not to miss this
one! Everyone welcome to join in.
Many thanks to all those kind people out there who have supported us
throughout the year with gifts of wool, patterns, fabric pieces , buttons etc. all
used creatively with some stunning results.
Rosie Cudmore`423569
Bourne Abbey Mother’s Union.
At our November meeting, Mrs. E. Page led “Thought for the day” and asked
us to pray for Christian families in Iraq, Nigeria and the West Indies. All of
whom are suffering from persecution and oppression either from Islamic State
or Boka Haram. After a short business meeting, members enjoyed making
Advent Wreaths, they were ably led by Mrs A.Northen, Mrs. M.Woodland and
Mrs.E.Page.
On the following day Thursday 6th November at the Mothers’ Union Corporate
Communion Service. Father Chris Atkinson dedicated two Silver Cruets, which
were purchased in memory of Mrs. Christina Lyon.
Saturday 15th November Mrs .E. Page attended the Winter Council, which was
held at Horncastle.
You are all cordially invited to our Annual Advent Carol Service to be held in
Bourne Abbey Church on WEDNESDAY 3rd
DECEMBER commencing at
1.45p.m.
The Mothers’ Union is running the £1 parcel stall at the Christmas Fayre on
Saturday 6th December.
Subscriptions are due in January 2015, but Treasurer Mrs.M.Woodland would
appreciate them by the end of December please. members £20.50. or Diocesan
Membership, which includes Families Worldwide and Diocesan News. £24.
Ann Northen
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BOURNE
FOODBANK
Up to November 2013
The Foodbank provided 223
adults and children with food
for three meals for three days.
This equalled 2007 meals
Up to November 2014
The Foodbank provided 969
adults and children with food
for three meals for three days.
This equals 8721 meals!
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the churches, primary schools, community groups
and individuals in and around Bourne who have so generously provided all this food
and other necessities!
Last winter we experienced a high demand and we presume that it will be the same
this year. Likewise Christmas will be really difficult for many individuals and
families
so we are repeating last year’s Christmas wish list:
Christmas Shopping List
Tinned Ham
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Cake
Box of Biscuits
Children’s Selection Box
Box of Chocolates
Large Bar of Chocolate (150/200g)
Snacks and Nibbles
Christmas Crackers
Sugar
UHT Milk
Fruit Juice
We hope that when you do your weekly shop, you will be able to purchase an extra
item for the foodbank and pop it into the box provided at the rear of the church and
then you will know that you have helped to “make Christmas happen” for so many
needy people!
Thank you so much for your wonderful support!
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A Christmas Recipe of the Month
A recipe from Marita for this festive season.
Scottish Shortbread
This keeps well for a couple of weeks in an air-tight tin, but can also be frozen.
When thawed, it is full of flavour and beautifully crisp.
Ingredients
4oz plain flour
2oz cornflour
4oz butter
2oz castor sugar
Little extra castor sugar
Sift together flour and cornflour. In another bowl cream butter until soft. Beat
in sugar. Blend in flour mixture a tablespoon at a time. Knead together. Place in
a 7” x 11” swiss roll tin and roll out or press out flat with your hand. Prick well
with a fork. Sprinkle extra castor sugar over the surface. Chill in fridge for
15 mins, then bake 170c – Gas mark 3 for 35 mins, or until pale golden-brown.
Cool for a few minutes in tin – then mark into slices and finish cooling on a
wire rack.
January 2015 Magazine
Contributions for the January magazine should be with Carol Atkins by
lunch-time on Sunday 14th December. 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: [email protected]
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MUSIC LESSONS:
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Local and Established
IRONING SERVICE
Is looking for new customers
If your ironing is getting you down
give Steamers a ring on
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The Clock Shop at
TIME FOR TEA
Come and see our range of
watches & clocks
Stockist of
DANISH DESIGN Range of
Watches
Retail from £38—£125
Watch Batteries Supplied & Fitted
Restoration & Repairs
11 Abbey Road, Bourne
Tel. 01778 424287 Open Tuesday - Saturday 9a.m to 4p.m
Www.teatimeclocks.co.uk
TIME FOR TEA FULLY LICENSED
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SNACKS,LUNCHES,CAKES,
COFFEES & TEAS FROM
AROUND THE WORLD.
Now open for Sunday Lunches
Booking advisable
Phone: 01778 424287
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DO YOUR FEET HURT? Specialist footcare treatment
in the comfort of your own home.
Treatments include:
Routine nail care, ingrown toenails,
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Fungal nail treatment, Diabetic foot health.
Your feet take an average 5000 steps a
day for you; take one for them: call
01476 550836
or mobile 0771 3004779
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Registered member of the
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health professionals.
Bourne, Corby Glen,
Swayfield, and surrounding area
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QUIZ PAGE
Look for the hidden animals in the phrases below. e.g. I wonder iF ROGer is at home. Answer: FROG
1. Take the calico with you. 2. Your new hairdo gives you a youthful look. 3. John abhors every kind of joke. 4. On the level, I only wish to help you. 5. You can’t learn this game unless you go at it more vigorously. 6. I’d rather not be prime minister. 7. Is this all the help I get? 8. We were invited to a dinner on Friday. 9. If you wish to gain prestige, remember your manners. 10. I hope you will try to be a very good boy.
Look for the hidden flowers in the phrases below.
1. After you’ve washed the pans, you may prepare the lunch. 2. I have taken part in many races in this car, national and international. 3. Did Chopin know Beethoven? 4. If this car goes any faster, I will fall out. 5. The plane is now dropping food to the marooned people. 6. Before we knew it, the rhinoceros entered the water. 7. I believe this is the best plane money can buy. 8. This cow slips through the water like a seal. 9. I understand that the panda is your favourite animal. 10. Is your porch identical with ours?
Answers to last month’s quiz.
1. woodwork 11. crosswords 2. baking 12. sailing 3. tapestry 13. bridge 4. bingo 14. pontoon 5. painting 15. badminton 6. board games 16. hiking 7. rugby 17, skating 8. judo 18, crochet 9. hockey 19. keep fit 10. aerobics 20. ballet
Apology I am sorry, I inadvertently gave the answer to number 13 instead of the question. It should have read:- ‘for crossing the river’, to which the answer is ‘bridge’.
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Margaret’s Page.
Some of you will know the Canticle called the Benedicite, which begins with the words ‘O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord.’ Some years ago Fr. Peter (before he was ordained) and his wife Pauline wrote a Lincolnshire version of it, which I first heard on a Rogation Sunday walk with them. I was so impressed with it that I asked Fr. Peter if I could use it in this month’s September magazine, and to my surprise he said he would prefer not as they were in the process of having it published. It has now been published by Warners of Bourne as a small booklet with delightful illustrations by Chris Moxley, whom many of you will know. It is excellent value at £3.75 per copy, available from Fr. Peter, Pauline or Chris, or any church member would be able to obtain a copy for you. I can heartily recommend it and it would make an ideal Christmas present for any Christian friends you may have. As some of you know I used to help with the sale of charity Christmas cards when I lived in Stamford and for a few years after my move to Bourne. The cards are still sold at St. John’s Church in Stamford. The shop is called ‘Cards for Good Causes’ and is open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30. to 4.30. until 17
th December. It is easy to find as it
is right at the end of the main shopping street near the pedestrian crossing, in Red Lion Square. Over 25 charities are represented and they also sell wrapping paper and stocking fillers, many of them traditional games unobtainable anywhere else. If you haven’t stocked up with Christmas cards yet I can heartily recommend it. Finally, thank you for reading my page throughout this year. I hope you have found it of interest and an especial thank-you to those who have kindly commented on it. I am grateful to those who have given me quizzes for the Quiz Page, for which I am always happy to receive contributions as it is difficult to keep coming up with new ideas.
I wish you all a very peaceful Christmas
and a happy and healthy New Year.
Margaret Shephard
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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
COOMBE FARM
BOARDING
KENNELS Wilsthorpe, PE9 4PD
(South of Bourne, off the A15)
Family run business—established for 40
years
Open all year
Dogs walked daily
Large insulated heated kennels
Fully licensed
Inspection welcome
For details please telephone:-
LAWRENCE KNIPE
01778 560574 www.coombefarmkennels.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.
BOURNE ORGAN CLUB
Bourne Corn Exchange Invites you to
Christmas Party
Wednesday 17th December 7.30pm start
With Elizabeth Harrison
Members £4.00 Non-members £5.00
Tickets available at the door or from John & Linda Wass-01778 424947
also Neal’s Hairdressers South Street, Bourne
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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
carpet company
___________________________________________________________________________________
Specialists in all types of flooring Supplies and services.
_________________________________________
Choose from samples in the comfort of your own home.
Fully trained installers Domestic & Contract work undertaken
Buy online of in store
Carpets Woods Vinyls Sisals, Sea Grass & Coir Kamdean & Cavalio Ceramic Tiles Laminates Blinds
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
www.lambourncarpetcompany.co.uk
E: [email protected] T: 01778 422233
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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- December 2014
Silently, falling like golden snowflakes, the spent larch needles cascade from
the upper branches, covering the paths with a glowing carpet of autumn
colours. The outlines of the rough green grasses of the verges add to the
contrast between path and forest floor. The beauty of the scene is further
enhanced when shafts of sunlight filter through the trees, giving a soft warm
glow to an otherwise cold scene. It may be nearing the official winter season
but the woods still have their autumnal beauty. The hazel leaves seem to have
more light green and pale yellow tinges whereas the oak leaves have more
shades of browns and gold. The silver birches are acquiring a purple haze
whilst their bark reflects with a silvery light. So many colours to enjoy!
Although spring may seem distant, the woods are getting ready to erupt again
when the warmth and stronger sunlight returns. The hazel catkins are closed
tightly but it will only be a few weeks until they elongate and dance in the
wind. There are no signs of the bluebells but the bulbs can be seen to be
sprouting, sending their shoots up to the surface where it is disturbed by the
deer and badgers. It will not be long until they penetrate the mulch of fallen
leaves and bracken fronds and we can enjoy them again. In the meantime it is
best to wear wellies or walking boots. That way the mud can be left in the
porch on returning home. Unfortunately my dog does not have any such
removable footwear. When she wanders around and then shakes in the kitchen
the tiles acquire a natural colour resembling the forest floor! Time to get out
the brush and mop again!
Our next event is a winter Bird Walk on Saturday December 27th at 10am from
the main car park. We hope for a frosty bright morning to see lots of local
birds and perhaps some winter migrants. Donation of £1 appreciated. For
more information contact 07760468052.
What is a grandparent?
A grandfather is a man and a grandmother is a lady!
When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves
and caterpillars.
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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 Lincoln’s
December Letter 2014.
I write to you just after Remembrance Day this year, which was for many
particularly poignant in this year as we marked the outbreak of the First World
War 100 years ago. Already, the symbols of remembrance that have been
around us have given way to signs that Christmas is on its way. Even the
television advertisements have started, designed to encourage us to dig deep in
search of the perfect Christmas.
Christmas advertisements are fast becoming a television genre in their own
right. Many have taken a familiar approach - 'tis the season to spoil yourself,'
we're told in one - but one supermarket chain has, more controversially, used
the trenches of the First World War as the setting for its Christmas advert. It is
unsurprising that this has generated much comment in the media. Despite its
endorsement by the Royal British Legion, the advert is seen by some as an
unashamed (and inaccurate) romanticisation of the horrors of the grim and
bloody battlefields of Northern France, with one commentator describing it as
a “dangerous and disrespectful masterpiece”.
However, the advert does remind us of the remarkable moment when unofficial
truces were spontaneously declared at Christmas in 1914. In the weeks leading
up to Christmas Day, soldiers from both sides heard each other singing the
same carols until, on the day itself, they laid down their weapons and climbed
out of the trenches, met each other, exchanged gifts, buried their dead and,
famously, played football together. Some stopped for worship together.
Those truces began with the singing of Christmas carols, songs that celebrate
the birth of Jesus, the one who is the Prince of Peace. If you catch sight of that
advert on television this Christmas, pause for a moment and give thanks for the
birth of the Prince of Peace. The birth of Jesus is our ultimate hope and vision
for a world founded on love, marked by compassion, and governed by the true
and lasting peace of which the angels sang, and for which we long.
I wish you a happy and a holy Christmas.
Bishop Christopher
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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
No Meeting in December.
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
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 (2nd Wednesday Afternoon)
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 01778 423232
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 pr int) ………………………………………………..
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:
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 ar range to
meet us at offices in Oakham or
Stamford. Alternatively we can come
to your home.
Phone 01572-756666
Email [email protected]
Find us at www.agecareadvice.co.uk
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FROM THE REGISTERS
Baptisms
12th October Oliver Munton
Marriages None
Funerals
13th October Rebecca Adnitt
17th October Annie (Nancy) Wherry
Happy Birthday to
2nd Miss C Woolf 25th David Smith
4th Sean Casey 28th Edwina Richards
7th Jean Livesey In Memory
12th Lily Scarlett Casey 3rd Amelia Rolt
12th David Tabor 22nd Henry Norman Rose
24th Joyce Reason 24th Eva Frazer
FLOWER ROTA –DECEMBER
High Altar December 24th - Mrs. W. Moody
Lady Chapel December 24th – Mrs. A. Northen
St. Pauls Chapel December 24th –Mrs. M. Woodland.
Window Arrangements – Mrs.A.Northen and Mrs. M. Woodland.
My many thanks to all the flower arrangers during the past year and for the
many donations to the flower fund.
Martha
Mrs Laura Brooks
Candles
John & Judy Smith
In memory of Rebecca.
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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 …………………………………………… 01778 423232
MAGAZINE EDITOR
Mrs Carol Atkins, 10 Broadlands Avenue…………………….01778 425760
Sub Editor
Margaret Shephard, 12 Baldwin Grove……………………….01778 425778
WEBSITE MANAGER
Lisa Buckley….email - [email protected] …………..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
Mr & 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