Community Magazine

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

FLEET, GEDNEY, HOLBEACH ST MARKS and HOLBEACH HURN 2019

No. 424 April 2019

Parish Contacts

The Rural Dean

Revd. Rosamund Seal 01406 424989 [email protected]

Authorised Lay Ministers

Ms. Maggie Ball 01406 490384 Mr. David Smith 01406 363388

Churchwardens:

Fleet Peter Graper 01406 423803 [email protected] Geoff De Roux 07826 843611 [email protected]

Holbeach Hurn

Mr. David Baker 01406 362420 Mrs. Kay Jenkinson 01406 424428

Gedney Mr. William Webb 01406 363673 Mrs. Jill Duffey 01406 365586

Holbeach St. Marks Doris Johnson 01406 701250 Nick Worth 01406 701459

Useful Community Contacts

The Pilgrim Hospital ………………………….. 01205 364 801 Queen Elizabeth Hospital …………………… 01553 613 613 Holbeach Hospital ……………………………… 01406 422 283 Johnson Community Hospital Spalding.. 01775 652 000 Peterborough City Hospital…………………. 01733 678000 Long Sutton Medical Centre ………………..01406 362 081 Boots Chemist Long Sutton ………………… 01406 362 331 Samaritans ………………………………………… 08457 90 90 90 National Rail Enquiries ………………………. 0845 748 495 Registrar Long Sutton ………………………… 01522 782 244 M. P. John Hayes ………………………………… 01775 711 534 NHS Direct …………………………………………..0845 46 47 Cllr Nick Worth …………………………………….07866 415688

South Holland Parish Volunteer Car Service (Mon - Fri 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 16:30)Call Sharon: 01406 366820 or 07834 634336

3 MAGAZINE EDITOR: MARK ELSOM [email protected] Copy for the magazine should be with Mark by 18th of the previous month, marked Mid Elloe Magazine.

ADVERTISING EDITOR: GILL GRAPER [email protected] 01406 423803

SEE US ON THE WEB The Magazine and details of services will be put on the new church website every month so please do check there for details of what is going on in your Parish and in the Benefice. Fleet: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14562/ Gedney: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14564/ Holbeach Hurn: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14569/ Holbeach St Marks: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14564/

For all enquiries about Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please contact the Deanery Administrator, Caz Dennis, on 01406 423460 (office hours Mon- Thurs 9.00-1.00) For urgent pastoral issues please contact the Rural Dean – Rosamund Seal – 01406 424989 For all other enquiries please contact the churchwardens -

Mid-Elloe Worship Rota

April 2019

MARCH FLEET GEDNEY HOLBEACH HOLBEACH HURN ST MARKS

Sunday 7th 9.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Passion Sung Eucharist Morning Prayer Sunday

Sunday 14th 9.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Palm Sunday Sung Eucharist Sung Eucharist Morning Prayer

Maundy Thurs- 6.30 p. m. day 18th Sung Eucharist Benefice ser- & Foot wash- vice ing

Good Friday Station of the 19th Cross Benefice 6.30 p. m. Service

Easter Day 9.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Sunday 21st Sung Eucharist Sung Eucharist

Sunday 28th 11.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m. Morning Pray- Sung Eucharist er

During Lent ( from 13th March) there will be a Compline service at Fleet on Wednesday evenings 7.30 p.m.

5 Dear friends and colleagues,

This letter comes with my prayers for us all as we enter the holy season of Lent. I hope that it will be a time of reflection, of re- newal and of profound preparation for the joyful festival of East- er.

Bishop Christopher has asked me to help with diocesan prepara- tions for the enactment of the resolution by which the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, and this is the reason for me writing to you today.

The United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union at 11pm on Friday March 29th. As yet, significant votes still have to take place in Parliament, but whatever the outcome of these votes I would like to share with you the request from our archbishop and bishop, that as God’s people in Greater Lincolnshire we should commit ourselves to prayer at this time, and to being good neighbours to everyone.

It is likely that the national church will produce some easily adaptable resources that might assist us in what I know is already a considerable pastoral challenge. As soon as these resources be- come available, I will send you the necessary links and details.

In essence, the hope is that church buildings might be open for prayer and that the communities that they serve might be invited to gather to pray together and, where possible, to offer hospitality such as a cup of tea and a chance to talk. It is felt that many different feelings are likely to be unlocked towards the end of March, and that one of the things that we can do as Christians is to recognise our neighbours’ different needs – and our own – and take very simple steps to meet them. We are planning an oppor- tunity to pray together as a diocese at St Botolph’s Church in Boston at 6.00pm on Saturday 30th March.

6 This letter is not seeking to overburden those who I know are already busy and committed in so many different ways. Rather, it is to try to say ‘here we are, as God’s people, all of us, together, try- ing to be true to him and to those whom he loves and has made in his image’. My sense is that whatever our personal views of the politics relating to Brexit, we can find common ground in the pastoral issues that are emerging.

It is likely that this prayer will be being used nationally and I offer it to you now, as a first step in making other resources and information available to you:

God of hope, in these times of change and uncertainty, unite our nation and guide our leaders with your wisdom. Give us courage to overcome our fears, and help us to build a future in which all may prosper and share: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

With best wishes,

The Right Reverend Dr Nicholas Chamberlain

Bishop of Grantham

Your Mobile Library carries a selection of adult and junior fiction and Non-fiction books, large print and talking books, local history, books on Prescription and much more. Wheelchair access.

MOBILE LIBRARY STOPS TIME DAY April

Holbeach St Marks -St Mark's Road 10.30-11.30 Thursday 11th

South Gedney - Church End 14.45-15.15 Thursday 11th

Gedney Dyke - Roman Way 12.15-12.45 Wednesday 10th

Fleet Hargate—Hargate Close 12.00 - 13.00 Thursday 11th

Long Sutton Library Address: Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton, Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 9HB Tel: Customer Service Centre (Libraries) 01522 782010 Opening hours: Monday – 2pm – 6pm Tuesday – 10am – 5pm Wednesday – CLOSED Thursday – 2pm – 6pm Friday – 10am – 5pm Saturday – 10am -1pm

We offer: IT facilities, printing/scanning/photocopying, Local His- tory books and information, Children’s Library, Teenage Library, DVDs, Talking Books, Large Print Books, Self Service, Library Shop and a Family History Buddy.

Regular Groups: Arthritis Care, U3A Reading Groups, Creative Writing, Storytime for under 4s, Craft Group, Knit and Natter, Men’s Group, Genealogy, Walkers Group, Board Games for All, Mindful Colouring, Scrabble and Housebound Library Service. NEW Every other Friday Family History Buddy, one hour sessions (started th 19 Oct)

10 Belfry News Last Saturday, March 2nd, I was invited to a four tower outing in North West Leicestershire, Swepstone, Appleby Magna, Orton-on-the Hill and Sheepy Magna. As I have mentioned previously, one of the pleasures of bellringing is visiting towers. Each are different, the churches, the bells, the villages which one would never visit were it not for that campanological interest. Organised by the Tower Captain at Ibstock, the day included an excellent lunch at the "Unicorn", Orton-on-the Hill, where during the usual lively conversation, the subject of recruitment was mooted. One or two of the ancients such as myself, with looks of nostalgia, recalled the days of the 1950's when young lads and girls were keen to take up ringing. Some of those girls were very pretty and it was not unknown for Tower Captains to specifically teach them in order to attract young lads to their towers. Unfortunately those days went long ago and nowadays it is difficult to find recruits, young or old. With us today was, however, Lawrence, a fifteen year old and someone enquired "Tell me Lawrence, what inspired you to take up ringing". "Well", he replied, "I saw that TV advert about the Mars Bars and decided to have a go" Readers may remember three monk like figures having trouble ringing their bells but on wolfing down a Mars Bar each they virtually went through the roof.

Oh well, good luck to Lawrence and let us hope he keeps up with his ringing. Life in the 1950's was different, far simpler than that of today. When Colin Walker, a ringing friend of my youth died in 2005 I wrote to Mary, his wife and she replied. She said, "It seems a life time ago since the days of bellringing in the 1950's. They were happy days when we were all content with simpler pleasures". True words indeed but times change and we should endeavour to face the future with confidence. Can I interest any- one in learning to ring?.

John Bennett

‘What's On’

Holbeach St Mark’s

Regular Worship at St Mark’s Church

Each first Sunday of the month an informal act of worship “First Sunday at St Mark’s” at 11.00

Each fourth Sunday of each month Eucharist at 9.00

‘What's On’

for Holbeach St Marks Village Hall

First Friday in the Month – Join our increasingly popular social night and wind down after a hard week. Nibbles supplied. Drinks from the bar. 7pm – 10pm.

Churches Together in Holbeach Walk of Witness Good Friday 19th April 12.00 Starting at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Pausing at the Co-op & Old Barclays Bank for readings, hymns and prayers Finishing in All Saints Churchyard 1.00 Soup & rolls at All Saints All Welcome

13 ‘What's On’

Fleet Baptist Church

Pastor Ross A Dean Phone: 01406 424556

‘I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring prosperity and not disaster; plans to bring about a future full of hope.’ Jer.29 v.11.

These words of the prophet Jeremiah from God to the Israelites, living as captives of King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylonia during the 7th/6th century BC, were to en- courage them in their hope of an eventual return to their homeland. Until that day should come, the prophet advised them to make the most of their life in exile – settle down, establish themselves, work for their own good and that of their communities in which they lived. In this way they would be preparing themselves for their eventual return to their homeland.

In the early months of this new year, there is much that we as individuals and as communities can do to prepare ourselves for better times, as we work through our present difficulties. In doing so, we must keep our eyes fixed firmly on the Lord, because his promise in Jeremiah 29:11 still holds good for us today.

As a fellowship we are conscious of those in need of our prayers, as they cope with various illnesses or age-related handicaps and difficulties. We are pleased to report that our pastor, Ross, is slowly recovering from his recent period of ill health and we pray that he will soon be fully recovered.

Dates for April

Sunday Worship every week at 3.00pm:

7th (with Communion),

14th (Palm Sunday),

Easter Sunday 21st April at 3.00pm. A joyful worship service to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection!

28th

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Fleet Baptist Church

Every Tuesday from 10.00 till 12noon Coffee Morning in the Stables Hall. Open to all. Do come. You will be very welcome.

Tuesday 2nd Ladies’ Meeting at 2.00pm. A presentation about the Interna- tional Bomber Command Centre at Lincoln, with Mr Paul Robinson.

Tuesday 9th Lent Lunch from 12noon till 1.30pm. Soup, roll, cheese, biscuits, tea/coffee. Donations in lieu of charges will be for the work of the Alzheimer’s Soci- ety.

Good Friday: 19th April 10.30am. at Holbeach Baptist Church. A joint service to ponder and reflect on the Lord’s sacrificial death.

Next month we shall be holding our Flower Festival from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May inclusive. Theme: St Paul and the Apostles. We look forward to wel- coming visitors to see the displays and spend time among us. Various stalls, games and competitions. Meals and lighter refreshments available each day.

MAGAZINE DELIVERIES FOR FLEET PARISH

Copies of the magazine may be picked up from:

Fleet Church Fleet Road Garage

Chestnuts Post Office Fleet Road Nursery

Community Centre Rose and Crown Pub

Copies will continue to be delivered to some houses, but it has not been found possible to hand deliver magazines to many roads in the parish that have previously received copies. Our sin- cere apologies.

FLEET CHURCH 50 /50 CLUB

FEBRUARY WINNERS

1. Derek Morris £25 No. 105

2. Mary Waterson £15 No. 55

3. Jane King £5 No 78

MARCH WINNERS

1. Jonathan Dobbs £25 No. 166

2. Jill McDonald £15 No. 139

3. D Wheatley £5 No. 58

FLEET FLOWER FESTIVAL

24th - 27th MAY

“Joy to the World”-

Please contact Sylvia Thacker - 01406 363176 - if you would like to contribute a flower arrangement.

There will be the usual stalls, raffle, refreshments – would you be able to spare a couple of hours during the weekend to support and help with this event? Please contact Gill Graper

16 FLEET CHURCH - DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 20th April 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 The story of Easter retold through Crafts, Music and an Easter Egg Hunt

Children of all ages and adults are most welcome. Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult. For further details please contact: Gill Graper 01406 423803 [email protected]

St Mary Magdalene Church, Fleet

Annual Parochial Church Meeting TUESDAY, 9th APRIL, 2019 7.00 p.m. in the Church

RECYCLED CARDS

Easter Cards are available in Fleet Church - no set price, but please leave a donation.

17 ‘What's On’

St. Luke’s Church Holbeach Hurn

Sunday 7th April Morning Prayer 11am. Revd. Geoff Barnhan Sidesmen: Mrs. B. Birkett

Sunday 14th April NO SERVICE

Sunday 21st. April 11am. EASTER DAY Revd. David Hill Sidesmen: Mr. P. Shepherd and Mrs. Sarah Worth

Sunday 28th April NO SERVICE

Flower Rota - EASTER DAY Mrs. Jane Thompson Brass: Mrs. C. Thompson and Mrs. S. Taylor

Our Easter Service will be joined by Gedney at 11am. on 21st. April with the Revd. David Hill. Everyone is most welcome

19 ‘What's On’ St Mary Magdalene Church, Gedney TABLETALK LUNCH Braised beef, cabbage and mashed potatoes followed by pancakes were served to the diners at the March lunch. Several comments were received about it being a delicious meal. The April lunch will be held on Wednesday 10th April at 12.00 for 12.30. Please let Jill (01406 365586) or Jane (01406 363673) know if you would like to book a place. THANK YOU A huge thank you to the hardy souls who attended the Churchyard tidy on a very windy Saturday morning. Lots was done under quite difficult conditions. Let’s hope for better weather next time! Thank you also to everyone who has offered to help out with prayers, readings etc. during the interregnum. It is much appreciated. At the time of writing David Smith is recovering from his spell in hospital and we wish him a speedy return to full health. GEDNEY CHURCH SPRING CLEAN A Church spring clean has been planned for Wednesday 3rd April starting at 09.30 am. If you are able to come along bringing brushes and dusters that would be great. A good spring clean during Lent means the Church is spick and span for Easter. We shall conclude our cleaning with a light lunch of soup and rolls as a small thank you to everyone involved. Please come and join us if you can - wear your old clothes and wrap up warm – it could still be quite cold.

GEDNEY PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL The Annual Church Meeting and Annual Vestry Meeting of Gedney Parochial Church Council will take place on Wednesday 10th April beginning at 7.00 pm. in Church. The Vestry Meeting will take place first and be immediately followed by the ACM. CAN YOU HELP? We are already making preparation for our Flower Festival in 2019. Volun- teers have been busy taking plant cuttings ready for the spring. Do you have any 8inch plastic flower pots which are surplus to requirements? If so we would be very pleased to receive them. They can be left in the church porch.

COFFEE MORNING

IN AID OF GEDNEY CHURCH

Many thanks are due to Wendy Goose and Jo Munson who have hosted very successful Coffee Mornings for the last few years. They are now taking a well earned rest. This year Carol Young has volunteered to take over and she looks forward to seeing you at: Cardon House, Rectory Lane, Gedney (Just across the road from Gedney Church) On Good Friday, the 19th April from 10 - 12.

ADVANCE NOTICE Thursday 25th July to Sunday 28th July The Annual Church Flower Festival.

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Gedney Victory Hall Mon. Rehab for people with COPD. 10.00-12.00 Contact jack/rosemary 01406424831.

Monday keep fit with Karen.6pm onwards body sculpt, abs,bums,cardio and yoga.contact Karen on 07957440333.

Tues.Dog training classes 6pm onwards contact Jackie on 01553278894/07756600676.

Thurs. keep fit with Karen 9.15 onwards contact Karen on 07957440333

Thurs 1.30-3.30 Rehab for people with COPD.contact jack/rosemary 01406424831

Fri.Auction 6pm onwards.To enter items in the auction please contact Annette on 01406371024/07936109884.

Gedney Dyke Village Hall Coffee Morning & Book Swap — 1st Saturday of the month 10am-12.30pm

Keep Fit Classes - With Karen. Tuesdays: 6.30pm - Zenga Wednesdays: 9.30pm - Zenga & Fridays: 9.30pm - Yoga

Bingo — Wednesdays eyes down 6.30-7.30pm (not the 1st Wednesday of the month)

Line Dancing — Thursdays 10.00—11.00am

Choir — all ages and abilities every Thursday 7pm-9pm

Every Friday — Social Night from 7pm with open bar.

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Will cover all areas of South Lincolnshire For a sympathetic service All work fully guaranteed telephone Very Competitive Prices 01205 355229 Please call for a no-obligation quote!

Lincolnshire Will Company

GEDNEY VICTORY HALL

EXCELLENT VENUE FOR - Wedding receptions, Parties, Meetings, Clubs etc.

For more information

Phone: Chris Pearson on 07715872464

(located just off the A17 Gedney roundabout )

Charity No. 1068857 PRELOVED FURNITURE UNITS Please donate your unwanted furniture to help local elderly

Unit 6 Flaxmill building Unit 33 Flaxmill Lane Fleet Road Ind. Estate Pinchbeck Holbeach PE11 3XN PE12 8LA

• Prompt free Local Pickup & Delivery • OPEN MON TO FRI 9.30 to 3.30 • www.themeadowsspalding.co.uk • Everyone welcome

PHONE RICHARD: 07946837133 FOR FURTHER DETAILS 25

Laurel Handmade

Lined and interlined Curtains and Blinds

LADY GARDENERS Soft furnishings and other WORKING IN YOUR AREA! bespoke items Contact Jane on 01406 821425

Mob: 07516305015 Email [email protected] Specialists in Designing/Planting & Maintaining Soft Landscapes Over 25 years experience in the gardening industry. Creating New and reno-

vating existing areas of Your Garden Call to discuss your requirements Plant Supplies Plant Advice Fully Insured 01406 420163 www.facebook.com/ladygardenershome 07958 366721 or email

Counselling in Holbeach Natalie Blanchflower

Integrative Christian counsellor working with a range of issues: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, trauma, relationships difficulties etc. Contact me via email for more information: [email protected]

Holbeach Community Larder & Café

Food Bank 10.00-1.00 every Friday Food parcels available for those in need Hot Lunches Served from 12.00 - 1.00 (Free or for a small donation) Holbeach Reading Rooms (next to the old library Church Street) Do you …... Live alone Have poor cooking facilities Have limited cooking skills Feel lonely & prefer company Have nothing much in the fridge Need a hot meal Come and see what our team of volunteers have on the menu today and meet some new friends.

David Osborne – Bathrooms

Complete Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations

Plumbing & Heating Repairs

Showers, Ceramic Tiling, Building Maintenance.

Bathrooms for the Disabled

Telephone: 01406 423715

Mobile: 07715084249 or 0797965851

What we offer: Hot tubs Pool & Spa chemicals Swim spas Saunas Swimming Pool Builds Equipment & Accessories

Swimming Pool sales Servicing & Repairs

Showroom open 7 days a week! Call today to

discuss your requirements 01406 424504

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The new branch is now open at The Chestnuts, Topsgate, Gedney.

Opening hours: 9am to 4pm Monday through Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. (Post Office closed on Sunday)

Services include: Mail - Travel money - Cash withdrawals and Telecoms

Available on site: Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Tea Rooms

Defibrillators in Fleet & Knit & Chatter Gedney 1st Friday of every month There are now two defibrillators in Fleet. from 2pm - 4pm at The first is on the outside of the Rose and The Crown, Fleet Hargate, and the second is at the Branches Lane side of the Fleet Road Garage. Sheltered Housing Hall in Hocklesgate, Fleet Hargate A defibrillator now exists outside Victory Hall, Gedney. All monies raised goes to

They also exist at the Co-Op food stores of charity. Holbeach, Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge. If interested phone Norma Bell 01406 421806

Contact Number: 01406 490429. Sutton Bridge Food Bank

St. Matthews Church, Bridge Road PE12 9SD The new Sutton Bridge Food Bank is open on Tuesdays and Friday’s each week, from 1-3pm. Donations are most welcome and can be left in the church at the indicated place.

We are local, accessible and experienced providers of legal services including: -

Buying and selling property Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney

Estate administration Divorce and family problems Employment advice Disputes Commercial Law

Find us at:

10 Spalding Road, Holbeach PE12 7LP Tel: 01406 422651 and 30 Market Place, Long Sutton PE12 9JH Tel: 01406 363212

Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority number (SRA Number 52592)