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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
SEPTEMBER 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 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
As I write (it’s mid-August), I’ve just returned from holiday, which included some days
spent near Bakewell, Derbyshire. During that time, I visited Chatsworth: that famous and
lovely estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Visited by so many, it’s been open to
the public since the mid-1600s. Walking around, I sensed a warm hospitality: amongst
other aspects, photography is permitted (forbidden in many stately homes), and visitors
were encouraged to play a rather nice piano.
On this particular day, the ‘family’ room, more-often-than-not shut-off so that family
-members have some privacy, was on view. Guides remarked that, unusually, the entire
family was away, and the Duke had insisted that the doors be opened. A chance to see
behind the scenes, I spotted a book laid open, a jigsaw partly done, etc: comforts of a home
rather than display-piece. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t suspect for one moment, that the
room hadn’t been given a once-over, but I did feel I’d been let into their lives a little more.
All this made me reflect on the way we live our lives. Personally, for me, it’s as if I
keep some parts of my life shut-off. There’s probably wisdom in that, discerning whom I
might trust. Yet, in an age when community is undermined, we lose much if we are
unwilling to open the doors of our lives at all to others. I wonder what would happen if we
opened up a little. Would there be fewer misunderstandings? Would we know more how to
support each other? But it’s risky. We can feel vulnerable when trusting others with things
of ourselves.
The Christian faith reminds us that we can be entirely open with God who sees
everything. The Psalmist speaks of an all-knowing, all-seeing God: ‘O Lord, you have
searched me and known me.’ I’m mindful of the Prayer of Preparation:
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets
are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we
may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
On the one hand this is challenging, calling us to be open with God, to turn to Jesus, to let
the Holy Spirit change that which is less than perfect in us (things we keep from public eye).
On the other hand, there is freedom, for we can be transparent with God because he is a
loving God; ready to meet, with mercy and forgiveness, the times when we mess up, eager
to restore our brokenness, so that by the power of His Spirit, we might be renewed and
follow Christ more closely. Christ, who died and rose again, opened himself up entirely that
we might have new life.
It is risky, but it’s worth being open with each other and God in order for community
to grow. This time of year sees much change; eg., a change of season, a new school year.
And we all experience change throughout our lives. That can be overwhelming, so it’s
important to be there for one another; open enough in order to help one another. Bourne
and the surrounding districts encompass lovely communities where people support each
other, but we can do even more. So whether life is remaining the same for you or change is
imminent, by opening up to someone else just a little, could you receive or offer support by
sharing some of who you are? In what ways could we open up to God and follow Christ
more closely so that we might continue to serve Him and each other here in Bourne and
beyond?
Yours in Christ,
Revd Sheena
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Thought for September
The Lord shall give strength unto his people: The Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.
Psalm 34 v 13
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
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25th AFTERNOON TEA in ABBEY CHURCH HALL 2.00p.m. – 4.30.p.m. to raise funds for the MCMILLAN CHARITY Details from
Mrs. C. Guppy. 423873.
SUNDAY 4th OCTOBER HARVEST LUNCH in ABBEY CHURCH HALL 12.30p.m.
for 1.00p.m. Tickets on sale at £7.50 each from Mrs. J . Smith 01778 422219 or
Mrs. M. Woodland 01778 423232
SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER in ABBEY CHURCH HALL 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Meet
the Artists. Light refreshments available during the day.
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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MRSA v Ebola
Not long after I moved back to Bourne, I went into hospital for a routine couple of days.
While I was there, I was given a random blood test and a swab. I was told I had MRSA. To
be honest though, when I heard that I was, to say the least, pretty miffed about it. I felt like I
was at a Bring and Buy sale. You take one thing with you and leave with something
completely random which you don’t really want. If I’d had the choice I would have given it
back to them and asked for a refund or a more normal disease.
The good thing about it was, that I was given my own room, a bevy of lovely nurses at my
beck and call and the dubious pleasure of being woken every three hours during the night,
just so they could take my blood pressure or to ask if they could read my newspaper.
After spending a week or so there, I was released on parole and allowed to return home with
my carrier full of medicines and a sign to hang around my neck which said, ‘I have germs.
Do not touch me’. Even then it took a good six months or so to go completely. I guess it
must have been like having a stalker and not being able to get rid of it. The weird thing is
that I felt exactly the same before I had it, during and after I caught it, which brings us to the
conclusion that MRSA just makes you weird.
I’ve had more sociable diseases though. Chickenpox for example, measles, man-flu etc. I am
guessing that this will be the last time somebody shakes my hand at church and says, “peace
be with you”!
The NHS is great though. It is the best health service in the world. Understaffed, but they get
by. The food isn’t up to much that they bring round on a trolley, but if you’re brave enough
to sneak out and risk getting a detention, go to the restaurant there because the food there is
great. Hundreds of underpaid staff who eat there can’t be wrong.
But where does MRSA come from? Apparently, as legend has us believe, it was created in
hospital. I’m not sure how. Perhaps Doctor Doom and Gloom was in his laboratory mixing
potions together and by sheer bad luck, he created MRSA. It is a ‘superbug’ which is
resistant to most widely used antibiotics and it can be passed from person to person by skin
contact, door handles, sharing towels, etc. Thankfully, cases of MRSA have fallen as a result
of people being hygienic, both in and out of hospital.
God has given me an understanding of what happens when we die, but not when we will
pass from earth to Heaven. Knowing my luck when I enter the Gates of Heaven, St. Peter
will say, “We have a room for you on your own. As you’ve had MRSA, we will have to test
you before we can let you mingle”.
But what about Ebola? It was first discovered in Africa in 1976. Since then it has killed tens
of thousands of people and sickened millions of people around the world who have seen the
damage it has caused.
It attacks you with such severity, that even if treated, there is only a 50% chance that it will
not end in a fatality. It is easily transmitted between humans. It charges through your body
with the coldness of a shark and the strength of a Terminator. It has been found that the
likely culprits of where it originates from, are bats and it is not helped by the fact that in
Guinea, ‘bat soup’ and ‘grilled bat’ are considered delicacies, but fortunately the authorities
there saw sense to ban that. I haven’t had Ebola, but I will continue to keep praying for the
unfortunate of us that have.
Paul Mason
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Churchwardens’ Chat
It is somewhat daunting that today I have opened the 2016 Diary for the
Church Hall! Time just doesn’t seem to fly – it is now positively supersonic!
Our Hall serves us well and is certainly an asset to our community. Janet our
Caretaker really does take care of it and she has been sorely missed during her
recent illness. I am sure that you will join with me in wishing her a speedy
return to health.
The Team that come each Friday to clean the Church have kept up the never
ending battle with the dust and the bats throughout the summer. Lesley, John,
Paul, Paul , Jack and Sue deserve your thanks-please express it when you see
them.
There are many events to look forward to in the coming months:
Join us for coffee & Cake to support the McMillan Nurses on Friday 25th
September from 2pm, at the Church Hall
Pets are welcome to be blessed at 11.45a.m. on Sunday 27th September.
We celebrate Harvest Festival on Sunday 4th October at 10a.m.
Harvest Lunch to follow-details of this are elsewhere.
Eat plenty of fish to get your brains in gear for a Quiz Night on 21st
November-just to help you along we shall start with a Fish & Chip Supper!
More details later.
If anyone else wishes me to reserve them a copy of “The Sign” please let me
know.
As you can tell most of the messages this month are from Merryn. Dudley and I
both hope that you have enjoyed the summer and are rested and fit for the rest
of the year.
Merryn and Dudley
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Lady Catherine and the ghost of the Red Hall
by REX NEEDLE
One of the great benefactors of the Abbey Church in past times was Catherine
Digby who is remembered by a magnificent memorial tablet on the south wall of the
chancel. Yet despite this philanthropy, her name is better known for another reason.
Many of our historic buildings are reputed to have ghosts, among them the Red
Hall at Bourne, one of the finest secular buildings in Lincolnshire. The grey lady is
believed to haunt its rooms and although no one actually knows who this might be,
Catherine is the main contender for the title.
She was one of the longest serving tenants whose name will be forever
associated with the early 17th century residence, now protected as a Grade II listed
building. She went there as a young bride in 1796 and remained in occupation until
her death in 1836, becoming known throughout the town as a kindly lady much
given to good works although there also appears to be a touch of sadness about her
life.
Her father was the Rev Humphrey Hyde, Vicar of Bourne from 1763 to 1807.
He and his wife, also Catherine, had two children, a son John, who was born in
1767, and Catherine, who arrived in 1773. A growing family meant that more space
was needed and so Hyde built Brook Lodge in South Street as Bourne’s first
vicarage and the family moved in during 1776.
Catherine was still a young woman when she met James Digby who had come
to live at the Red Hall. The Digbys had originated at North Luffenham in Rutland
and James' grandfather, Kenelm Digby and his wife Elizabeth, had subsequently
acquired large land holdings in the Bourne area which laid the foundation of the
family fortune.
James proposed to Catherine and they were married at the Abbey Church on
28th July 1796. He was many years her senior, having been born in 1736 and was
therefore 60 years old while she was only 23, but as both her father and Digby were
men of property, the union may well have been a marriage of convenience to unite
their estates.
Catherine took over the running of the Red Hall and also played an active part
in the life of the Abbey Church. Her father remained vicar until his death in 1807
and his wife and son John having both died, she became his sole beneficiary.
James Digby died on 7th August 1811, aged 76, by which time he had built up
a considerable estate in Bourne and Dyke and had become deputy lieutenant of
Lincolnshire. There is evidence that he was a man of frugal habits, spending little,
and the publication of his will on September 14th that year prompted one newspaper
to report that "the penurious manner in which he lived little accorded with the
immense property he has left, which is supposed to be a little short of
£200,000” [more than £14 million at today’s values]. In it, he left the Red Hall and
a portion of his lands to his widow and so she was able to retain her home and a
comfortable lifestyle with many servants and in her spare time she cultivated a large
and beautiful garden around the hall which attracted a large number of visitors.
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By this time she had become known as Lady Catherine, a rich lady playing an
influential part in the affairs of the town and although she had no right to any official
title, she had gathered some prestige as a staunch Anglican, a thoughtful benefactress
and liked to be known as Lady of the Manor.
Catherine died childless on 29th February 1836, aged 63, and was given a grand
funeral to which the entire town turned out. Church officials, including senior bell
ringers, were pall bearers for the service at the Abbey Church, among them Thomas
Taylor who was still relating the events of that day until he died on Saturday 16th
February 1889 at the age of 83, having been a ringer at the church for more than 60
years.
After Catherine’s death, the Red Hall passed to her nephew, Philip Pauncefort
Duncomb, who already owned property inherited from his mother, Mrs Henrietta
Pauncefort, who was James Digby's sister. Catherine was not too kindly disposed
towards Philip and although she also bequeathed him the furniture, plate and linen at
the Red Hall, she refused to leave him any other part of her estates "on account of his
very illiberal conduct towards me respecting a parcel of land after his mother's
death".
She was the last private resident to own and live in the Red Hall although it was
rented out to various tenants by Duncomb and when he died in 1849, his son, also
Philip, inherited the property but in 1860 he sold it to the Bourne and Essendine
Railway Company for use as a booking office at the new railway station and it
remained as such until the line closed in 1959. The building stood empty for several
years until acquired by Bourne United Charities which runs it today on behalf of the
town.
Catherine left a large number of bequests in her will, among them £100 to pay
for the elaborate marble monument that now adorns the chancel next to a similar
plaque commemorating her husband and his father. She worshipped at the Abbey
Church regularly and, as a lover of music, was also responsible for sharing her
interest with the congregation. The first organ was installed in the west end gallery by
John Gray in 1830 at a cost of £220 and it is quite likely that this was done at her
expense because when she died six years later, she left £500 in her will to pay the
annual salary of an organist and is buried in the chancel of the Abbey Church
although there is no inscribed flagstone.
Today, the grey lady is supposed to haunt the Red Hall, flitting through the
upstairs rooms and down the staircase of this 17th century mansion, a tale no doubt
perpetuated, as with many country houses, because of the combination of light and
shade on moonlit nights and those who tell of them invariably elaborate.
Stories of the apparition have persisted over the years although no one has
suggested who it might be but as no other woman had such a long connection with
the house, perhaps Catherine, our self-styled Lady of the Manor who was so reluctant
to leave, would be first choice as the ghost of the Red Hall.
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Bourne Abbey Mother’s Union. AUGUST. Report.
The Branch didn’t meet in July, but Mr. & Mrs. P. Woodland kindly opened
their garden, so that we could have a social gathering and to raise monies for
the Wheels Appeal, which goes towards travel grants for Mothers’ Union
Community Development Coordinators, who travel great distances to access
isolated families and communities, to offer training and advice. Thanks to
members of Mothers’ Union and Church Friends we raised over £300.
We supported a Cluster Mary Sumner Day Coffee Morning at Christ Church,
Stamford. As well as being a good time to meet and have a chat ( In memory of
our founder Mary Sumner), we also raised £98, which goes towards Cluster
funds to fund fuel expenses for coffee duties, which are undertaken at St.
Benedicts in Lincoln.
BOSTON WOMEN’S AID. I have been contacted by them asking espe-
cially for tins of meat. E.g. Mince, Ham or Meat Balls. (Please give to Mrs. A.
Northen or Mrs. E. Page ,do not leave at the back of the Church as it will be
put in the Food Bank Box.)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 22nd September Cluster Lunch. 12 noon for 12.30p.m. at St.
Firmin’s Church Hall Further enquiries to Patsy Moore ( 423505).
NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER
at 2.15p.m in ABBEY CHURCH HALL when Mrs. Elizabeth Page will be
giving us a talk entitled UNITED IN PRAYER.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Did you hear about the Balloon Boy who went to his Balloon School carrying
a pin? He was summoned to the headmaster’s office who said to the boy.
“I’m very disappointed with you lad; you’ve not only let me down and
yourself down, but you’ve let the whole school down!”
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Nellie & Friends Invite you to Lunch on
Sunday 20th September
12.30pm for 1.00pm
at
The Bourne Abbey Church Hall.
Tickets £10.00
Proceeds to Water Aid and The British
Heart Foundation.
To support Mr B. McClean on his 1,000
mile cycle ride.
Friday September 25th 2015
in Bourne Abbey Church Hall
from 2.00 - 4.30 p.m.
A Coffee & Cake Afternoon in aid of Macmillan Cancer
Support. Every day in our area 18 people are given the news
that they have cancer. The money we raise at our Coffee Afternoon
helps to support vital local services. Please put this date in your
diary, and if you can help in any way please contact Ceri Guppy on
01778 423873 or Merryn Woodland on 01778 423232.
Remember....... cake tastes better together. Thank you.
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A new priest was visiting the homes of his parishioners, but at one hose, though
it was obvious that someone was at home, there was no answer. So he took out
aa card, wrote ‘Revelation 3:20’ on the back of it and put it through the letter
box.
The next Sunday he found his card had been returned with the added cryptic
message ‘Genesis 3:10. Checking his bible he boke into gales of laughter.
Revelation 3:20 begins ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock’
Genesis 3:10 reads ‘I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was
naked’
-A SOCIAL COMMITTEE PRODUCTION-
“MEET THE ARTISTS”
On Saturday 24th October, the Church Hall will be transformed into the
‘Studios’, or work-stations of between 15 & 20 Artists, all working on their
current projects.
They will have, also, a selection of modestly priced works for sale. This sale
has been timed just right for Christmas gifts. We can promise a fascinating
day, talking to the artists .
There will be a small ‘Café’ serving light refreshments at certain times during
the day.
Admission £1.00
Open: 10.30am-4pm.
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NSPCC
Friday 2nd
OCTOBER A WELCOME RETURN TO BOURNE OF
THE
UKULELE ORCHESTRA
OF SPALDING
At Bourne Abbey Church Hall
DOORS OPEN 7 PM FOR 7.30PM START
TICKETS £10
TO INCLUDE A Ham or Cheese Salad and Cake
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS AND GLASSES
TICKETS FROM Cooperative Travel, Abbey Rd Bourne
Or contact Liz Page 01778 422512 or [email protected] ALL PROCEEDS TO NSPCC
Registered Charity number 216401
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The Julian Meetings
The music and readings for September's Julian Meeting have been chosen by
Sheila Dickson.
Music: Ave Maria Caccini, sung by Andrea Bocelli.
Reading: The All Powerful truth of the Trinity is our Father,
For he created us and keeps us within Him;
And the deep wisdom of the Trinity is our Mother,
In whom we are all enclosed:
The exalted Goodness of the Trinity is our Lord, and
In Him we are enclosed and He in us.
Dame Julian of Norwich
Silence: We spend half an hour in silent prayer.
Music: Sancta Maria, Mascagni, sung by Andrea Bocelli.
Reading: We are enclosed in the Father,
We are enclosed in the son
And we are enclosed in the Holy Spirit;
And the Father is enclosed in us,
And the Son is enclosed in us;
All Power
All wisdom,
All goodness,
One God,
One Lord.
Dame Julian of Norwich
Grace: We finish our time of prayer by saying The Blessing.
The date for September's Julian Meeting is Monday 7th 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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Friends of the Butterfield
AUTUMN FAYRE
At the Butterfield Centre, North Road,
SATURDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Refreshments, Stalls, Raffle
Mothers’ Union in Lincolnshire has over the last few years forged links
with the Chaplaincy at Bishop Grossttesse University. This year, as in 2014,
MU members are attending Fresher’s Day, for 1st year students, on Friday 25th
September when we will be distributing A Cook Book, with helpful hints and
contacts and small tins of beans. The beans will have a label welcoming the
students to Lincoln with love from MU members along with a leaflet of about
the work of the Mothers Union and an invitation to drop into St Benedict’s for
reasonably priced coffee and some quiet time if needed away from the hustle
and bustle of student life. If any MU members, or members of the
congregation, would like to contribute small tins of beans I will be very happy
to deliver them when I attend the Fresher’s Day on 25th September. Please
bring them to the next meeting on Wed Sept 2nd or give them to me in church.
Thank you for your support. Elizabeth Page 422512.
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Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy
Year one recently welcomed a special visit into school. Father Peter came to
talk to the children about Christenings at the Bourne Abbey Church. They
listened carefully as Father Peter explained the relevance of a Christening in
today’s busy society and they were bursting with lots of questions for him.
He brought along the objects the Abbey
clergy use to perform this very special
ceremony and explained to the children
why and how they were used during the
service. A couple of weeks later we had a
visit from Pastor Andy McManus from the
Baptist Church.
Pastor Andy shared with them a power
point of some of the congregation
being Baptized. He spoke about the symbolism of water; sprinkling,
pouring and submerging. The children were then encouraged to think about the
similarities and differences between a Christening and a Baptism. A week on
the children were still chatting about the visits and even suggested we think
about getting a speaker from the Catholic Church in next year!
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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, aunties etc.
£1.50 per session for family.
Refreshments at 10.15 a.m.
October 2015 Magazine
Contributions for the October magazine should be with Carol Atkins by
lunch-time on Sunday 20th September. 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]
GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE You can visit Sunday to Thursday during September
Gates open at 11am (Castle at 12).
Come along and enjoy the Gardens, Cycle Hire, Park Walks, Adventure Playground, Coach House Tearoom,
Gift Shop - and don’t forget the Castle!
Admission charged.
www.grimsthorpe.co.uk 01778 591205
Charity Commission No 507478
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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
We start again as usual on Wednesday 16th September from 2.00-4.00 pm in the Church
Hall, (third Wednesday of the month).
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and get involved in knitting or sewing for charity.
Rosie Cudmore 423569
Knit & Sew Friendship Group
Ladies Lunch ~ Toft Country House and Golf Course, Bourne.
Friday 9th October. Coffee from 11.30am, followed by lunch at 12.30pm.
Join us for lunch and an entertaining afternoon with “Odling Bros” family
Butchers. Discover their 100 year history, enjoy a live demonstration on how to
make the perfect sausage, or join in and give it a go yourself! Tickets £25
include a 3 course meal with coffee. To book please visit our website www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call Janie in fundraising on 01476 591010
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BOURNE FOODBANK
Thank you so much for your wonderful, continued support of the
foodbank.
The first weekend in July provided Trussell Trust foodbanks
with a really good opportunity to meet all those anonymous,
generous Tesco customers who regularly pop something
into the permanent collection boxes. Throughout the
country volunteers manned a foodbank display and
collection point within the stores on the Friday and
Saturday. Bourne Tesco Superstore staff went “the extra
mile” and manned it on the Thursday and Sunday as well!
Many shoppers took time to chat to the volunteers and
express their compassion for the needy by kindly donating
produce.
Bourne Volunteers were more than a little overwhelmed
when they recognised a previous client who has now fallen
on better times and wished to express his appreciation by
donating a trolley load of necessary items! Amazing!
Tesco staff and shoppers donated a magnificent 941k of
produce that weekend, thus far exceeding any previous
collection!
We feel both humbled and privileged to know that we live
in such a kind and generous community. Thanks be to God!
Ann P-J
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Strawberry Peached Iced Tea
This is absolutely lovely. I imagine sipping this lying on a hammock. This has
to be done in two parts. Firstly…….
Peach and Strawberry Syrup
Ingredients
2 X Peaches, chopped
200g strawberries
200g Caster Sugar
500ml Water
Method
1. Bung everything in a saucepan on a medium heat and stir until the sugar
has dissolved.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer and then turn off the heat
3. Using a fork, mush up all the fruit to get out as much of the juice
4. Leave to cool completely
5. Push through a fine sieve or muslin cloth (depending on just how pure you
want it) and then funnel into a bottle.
Next the good part……
Strawberry Peached Iced Tea
Ingredients
Tea Bags
Water
Strawberry Peach Cordial (Syrup)
Method
I haven’t put amounts here – it really depends on whether you want to just
make a glass for you or a jug. The basic directions are:
1. Make tea – leaving to brew as long as your personal taste desires (I find, if
left too long though, it makes the drink a touch bitter – you’ve been
warned!)
2. Leave to cool completely
3. Pour 1/3 cordial and 2/3 tea and then add ice
Go outside in the sun and feel refreshed!
This and lots of other recipes can be found on my website
www.eatdrinkcook.co.uk
From Colette
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BOURNE ORGAN CLUB
Bourne Corn Exchange Invites you to hear
NICHOLAS MARTIN
Wednesday 16th September 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 Neal’s Hairdressers South Street, Bourne
“For head to toe healthcare”
Osteopathy
Chiropody & Podiatry
Acupuncture
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Nutritional Therapy
Reflexology
Medical Herbalism
13 Abbey Road (next to ‘time for tea’)
Tel: 01778 392832
www.thewellheadpractice.co.uk
All practitioners are fully registered and insured
MUSIC LESSONS:
FIDDLE
GUITAR
UKULELE MANDOLIN
IRISH BANJO BUTTON ACCORDEON
Adults - Children
01778 571563
Pete Shaw
www.peteshaw.co.uk
Local and Established
IRONING SERVICE
Is looking for new customers
If your ironing is getting you down
give Steamers a ring on
01778 700292
07967 268038
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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
11 ABBEY ROAD
BOURNE
LINCS PE10 9PQ
SNACKS,LUNCHES,CAKES,
COFFEES & TEAS FROM
AROUND THE WORLD.
Now open for Sunday Lunches
Booking advisable
Phone: 01778 424287
www.teatimeclocks.co.uk
DO YOUR FEET HURT? Specialist footcare treatment
in the comfort of your own home.
Treatments include:
Routine nail care, ingrown toenails,
Corn & callous removal, bunion care,
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
Sharon Brewster, MCFHP.MAFHP
Registered member of the
British Association of foot
health professionals.
Bourne, Corby Glen,
Swayfield, and surrounding area
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QUIZ PAGE Anagrams of weeds or wild flowers.
1. LET THIS 2. LANDED ION 3. BUD ROCK 4. LIVER SWEDE 5. DEAF LOCK 6. ABLE B.R.M. 7. WE BEND DI 8. LUSH RUB 9. A NICE LEND 10. HAT HERE 11. FED RESCUE (3,6) 12. RACK BEN 13. MORE RIPS 14. A RAVE LIN 15. NET MAD SALLY (5,6) 16. ROW RAY 17. PUB CUTTER 18. LAC VERSE 19. EEL BULB L 20. LET WALLER TOY (6,6) Thanks to Sue Green for this month’s quiz questions.
Answers to last month’s quiz
1. Chest 11. lashes 2. Eyes 12. Instep 3. Drums 13. Ears 4. Palms 14. Waist 5. Spine 15. Mouth 6. Muscles 16. Brows 7. Calves 17. Toes 8. Hairs 18. Humerus 9. Veins 19. Appendix 10. Hands 20. Heel
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Margaret’s Page
I recently went to visit Lincoln Castle, which has had many improvements and alterations during the last year and I wanted to see how it compared with my previous visits. The chief reason for the changes was so that Lincoln could do justice to its copy of the Magna Carta and attract many more tourists to the city. It is now possible to go into the grounds free of charge and pay separately for the various attractions – the Magna Carta, the Victorian prison, the walk round the walls.
The weather on the day of my visit was perfect and the grounds were full of families having picnics, rolling down the grassy ‘hills’ and watching the Punch & Judy show. It was a lovely atmosphere. A lift has been installed so that even the disabled can go up onto the walls and the walkway is wide enough for wheelchairs to be pushed along for a number of yards, so that everyone can see the fantastic view of the Cathedral and Cathedral Square. The more physically able can go right round the walls on a firm ‘footpath’, on condition they can cope with a few steps along the way. I am by no means physically fit, but I was able to do the whole circuit, missing out the observation tower which has its own steep flight of stairs, with no difficulty.
The Magna Carta has its own display area with controlled protective lighting and there is a film explaining why there are three documents on display and the history of the years leading up to the Magna Carta and those which followed, together with information about the role Lincoln displayed in the history of that period. The film is excellent but, unfortunately, it is projected onto a screen which is too big for the room and tends to make one feel a little dizzy. Definitely not suitable for those who have difficulty with flashing lights! I felt that they have tried to be modern and ‘with it’ but they would have been better stick to a more traditional type of film.
I suspect that many of our readers will have seen the prison chapel in the past and been sickened by it. It is still available to be seen, but now the rest of the Victorian prison has been restored and opened to the public. I was surprised to find that it was nowhere near so horrific as I had imagined and that, for its day, conditions there were surprisingly humane. In fact the health care for the prisoners was far superior to that received by other people. There are films about various prisoners which visitors can watch if they wish (again rather too overpowering for my taste) and very clear notices on the walls about the prisoners themselves, their crimes and their daily lives. There are also activities and puzzles for children and others to take part in, relating to the displays.
There were cards for visitors to fill in answering the question ‘What new rules would you introduce if you had the power?’ Below I give some of the displayed answers. Everyone to have a pet bunny for there self. Kids to be kept quiet. Husbands to be obeyed at all times. No mobile phones EVER. A bottle of wine every day (for the staff). Only eat watermelon.
There is also a restaurant at the Castle and of course Bailgate, the street outside, is full of fascinating shops and places to eat.
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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.
.
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 [email protected]
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
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- September 2015.
We have enjoyed some warm sunshine this summer, indeed some days have
been definitely hot- more like a Mediterranean than a British climate!
However the woods always seem a few degrees cooler and are a good place to
escape the heat. The shade helps and the surrounding trees seem to extract
some of thermal energy, resulting in a more pleasant environment. The
butterflies seem more abundant on such days as they flutter in the warm air
currents instead of hiding in the undergrowth. I often have my identification
book at hand at this time of year as even the more common species can be
difficult to tell apart. You may find a smaller specimen of a Large Skipper
which is not the same as a Small Skipper! Indeed what you thought was a
Small Skipper may be an Essex Skipper- you just have to listen to the accent!
We have received reports of the possibility of White Letter and Purple
Hairstreaks being found in the sunny glades- what fun the Victorian naturalists
had thinking up of the names! To me they look like small butterflies
disappearing into the distance!
The autumn nuts are beginning to mature- some of the oaks are bearing
hundreds if not thousands of acorns. At present there is the hazard of being hit
on the head with small hazelnuts as the squirrels rustle above and knock them
down, although I am not sure if this is intentional or not. My dog would sort
them out if she was given half a chance- she is happy to chase them but feels
hard done by when they take refuge up the trees. Nevertheless she does not
give up, indeed she is probably thinking right now that it is a good time to try
again!
There is no event in September, but on Sunday October 4th we have an
orchard open day with activities for children and adults alike. More
information next time and on the website www.friendsofbournewoods.org.uk.
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 Lincoln’s
September Letter 2015.
There is no letter from the Bishop this month he is on holiday.
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Bourne Garden Club
10th ANNUAL
OPEN
PRODUCE SHOW
Bourne Abbey Church Hall
Saturday 12th September 2015
2.30 – 4.30pm
Raffle – Refreshments
Sale table
Display of Art work by U3A Group
Presentation of Prizes at 4pm
By Bourne Town Mayor and Mayoress
Mr & Mrs Knowles
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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
Monday 14th September
Jonathan Smith
Lee & Green—mineral water bottling enterprise.
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)
Karate 5.30-7.30pm (tel. 01780 762261)
Zumba Dancing 8.15—9.15pm (07580 701 047)
TUESDAY U3A Art 9.00—11.30am
Extend (Exercise) 12-1pm Tel 01780 470221
Slimming World 5pm—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 Tiny Talk 10-11am (Term Time only)
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
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.
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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 July 12 Maria and Jacob Elsey; Joshua Stone; and Oliver Cooper
26 Ella Wells
Marriages July 4 Joshua Wright and Lauren Smith
18 David Lewis and Louise Kelham
Funerals July 8 Kathleen Leverseidge
Happy Birthday to
10th Doreen Fowler
11th Kristian Aaron Page
13th Skyla Carter
19th Benjamin James Page
23rd Ann Northen
26th Megan Ruby Casey
26th Kruz Thomas Carter
29th Claude D Rolt
30th Michael Thomas Merritt
FLOWER ROTA –SEPTEMBER
High Altar
September 5th & 12th Mrs. M. Woodland
September 19th & 26th Mrs. M. Roberts.
Martha
Mrs J. Smith Mrs M. Woodland
Candles
Dr. & Mrs. McGegor
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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 …………………………………………… 01778423232
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
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Karen Key, 5 Exeter Close, Bourne, PE10 9NP……………….01778 421029
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