South Croxton Churches

South Croxton Churches The parishes of Ashby Folville & Barsby, Gaddesby, South Croxton with Beeby and Twyford, Thorpe Satchville & John O’Gaunt Newsletter March 2016

An extract from a sermon given by Canon Professor David Wilson at the South West Framland Group Service in Brooksby Church on January 31. A word of encouragement . . .

know that you have been without full-time Anglican ordained leadership here in the I 16 churches of the South West Framland Group for a good deal of time. There are, of course, the positive and encouraging links with the Methodist church which remain extremely important. The advertisements in the church press for a team rector have so far failed to deliver the right person. It is likely to be some time before the vacancy is filled. Many parishes would have become despondent and disheartened and thrown the sponge in. It is, however, great to come here and see laity right across the group rolling your sleeves up and not simply being content with turning the handle but rather thinking creatively for the sake of the Kingdom. You have been up for the challenge, using the gifts God has given you in 101 different ways, showing forth the love of Jesus in all sorts of circumstances. This is something to praise God for. There is outstanding lay leadership and lay participation in this SW Framland Group and whoever comes here as Rector – and subsequently his or her colleague as Team Vicar – will have a reservoir of committed Christians who are using their gifts creatively and imaginatively. The right person – the person God wants to become the first Rector of this new group – will be out there somewhere, someone with both a heart for mission and evangelism and also someone capable of nurturing and encouraging those who are already Christians. Be encouraged, my friends. Remember the The rector realised that deciphering and end of our reading from Isaiah 40: “Those who trying to make sense of esoteric texts was wait on the Lord will renew their strength. still an important part of the job  Continued on Page 2 Church services and Contacts – Back Page & Page 7

 Continued from Page 1 They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint”. There is much to praise God for and I am sure that the light at the end of the tunnel will emerge before too long. I want to finish with Paul’s introduction to the church at Philippi. He wrote in chapter 1 verses 3—6: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Partnership with each other and with Christ Jesus. It is in this way that God's kingdom is ushered in with each of us using the gifts God has given us to His glory.  David is chair of the House of Laity for Leicester Diocese, chair of the Vacancy in See Committee which has been instrumental in finding a new bishop and chair of the Diocesan Patronage Board. Recently retired as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University, he is a Pro-Chancellor and Emeritus Professor of that university. A long standing Reader at Rothley Parish Church and Lay Canon of Leicester Cathedral. David has recently been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire.

Church notices The South Croxton Benefice is part of the South West Framland (SWF) Group which operates an office. For all baptism and wedding enquiries please contact the Administrator Mr Vic Allsop at the SWF Group Office, 29 Main Street, Great Dalby, LE14 2ET (561909) or [email protected]. See Page 7 for your village contact and further details.  Special services in the South West Framland parish during March include a “Songs of Praise” at Gaddesby on Mothering Sunday, March 6, a Lambing Service at Hall Farm, Brooksby, on March 13, a Thanksgiving and Dedication Service at Great Dalby Methodist Church on March 20, a Maundy Thursday (March 24) South West Framland Service of Holy Communion at Little Dalby, an Easter “Eggstravaganza” at Frisby Methodist Church on Good Friday as well as “Foot of the Cross” services at Brooksby, Twyford, Somerby and Rotherby; and a Lighting of the New Fire at Pickwell on March 26 (Holy Saturday). There will be a Sunrise Service at the Burial Ground, Rotherby Lane, Frisby, at 6.00 am on Easter Day, an Easter Egg Hunt at Frisby and Family Communion at Thorpe Satchville. Full details on Page 8.  The formal commissioning of the Revd. Dr. Peter G. Hooper as Area Dean and Licensing as Priest in Charge of Ab Kettleby, Asfordby & Holwell will be on Tuesday March 8 at 7.30 pm, at Asfordby Parish Church, by Bishop John, the Acting Bishop of Leicester. The Revd Dr Hooper’s address will be The Rectory, 2 Church Lane, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray LE14 3RU, tel: 01664 812191.  Services during the interregnum could be subject to change at short notice. If you are unsure about a service please check with the church warden/s or the office (561909).

2  Community Lunch: The Parish Community Hub held its most recent get- together at the village hall, Ashby Folville. The next event will be at The Golden Fleece, South Croxton, on Tuesday March 22, 12.00 for 12.30 pm. If you would like to come along please contact Annette Piper (840627); Davina Bates (454201; Beryl Newman (0116 2603247), Vic Allsop (434697) or Maureen Coleman (434120). A big thank you to every one of our many valuable volunteers, in particular those who volunteer to drive and collect people for the With proper ceremony, they laid it Community Lunches. They are able to pick to rest with its ancestors. up anyone from our villages who would like transport. We are always looking out He’s been updated. He’s now the patron saint for new volunteer drivers, so do please of tweeting. get in touch with one of the committee if you could help out from time to time. Also a big thank you to all those who host our lunches and support the ethos of bringing people together to meet up with each other and to share conversation over an enjoyable meal. Do come and join us! The Community Lunch Team  Funerals: Chris Haines at Gaddesby on February 15. Frederick Draycott at South Croxton on February 18 (see also South Croxton notes).  Burial of Ashes: Judith Neil, Twyford, January 11; Jan Karolin Trzcinski, Gaddesby, January 17. We offer our sympathy to families and friends.  Baptism: Sophie Ann Amelia Louise Atkins (adult baptism) and Henry Arthur Palmer, both at South Croxton on February 21. We welcome Sophie and Henry to the church family.  Leicester Cathedral choir auditions: Do you know a child aged 7 to 10 who loves singing? Leicester Cathedral Choir is holding auditions for its boys' and junior girls' choirs on Saturday March 5. To book your audition slot or to find out more about what being in the Cathedral Choir involves, including the radio and television appearances, CD recordings and foreign tours, please contact Director of Music Chris Ouvry-Johns on 0116 261 5374 or 07982 444087 or [email protected]. There is no charge for membership of the Cathedral Choir.  Rural Church Day: This event, at St Martin’s House, on April 16, 9.30—4.00, will be looking at opportunities and challenges in rural ministry. To register please telephone 0116 261 5200 by April 1. A church spokesman said: “Hopefully we can get a good attendance from the churches of South West Framland.” Mothers’ Union The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2.30 pm. Further information from Annette Piper (840627). New members welcome.

3 Women’s Institutes Barsby and Ashby Folville: Ella Tonge will speak about the Dogs Trust on Wednesday March 9. The competition is “Something beginning with ‘D’”. Gaddesby: In February we welcomed Anna Stazinska, from ‘The Old Brickyard Tea Garden’, Scalford. Anna gave a very interesting talk about tea, its growing, harvesting and preparation. She gave a brief glimpse of the complexity of all the processes as well as telling members about her travels to both a Darjeeling estate in 2014 and her most recent visit to Japan where she experienced many aspects of the tea culture including the famous tea ceremony. We then enjoyed tasting five different teas. On Wednesday March 9 at 7.30 pm we welcome Mr G Smith who will take us ‘Behind the Scenes at Chelsea’. There will be a ‘Bring and Buy’ and the competition country is South Africa. New members and visitors (there is a small charge of £3.00) are always welcome; just come along on the night. . Daphne Tucker South Croxton: Laraine Tucker will tell members about Tai Chi, a graceful martial art that is suitable for all ages and abilities, at the meeting on March 17 at 7.30 pm. Guests are welcome, at the cost of £5, which includes food and a cuppa. Parish councils Gaddesby, Barsby & Ashby Folville Parish Council: The next meeting will be at Gaddesby Village Hall on Monday March 14. The following meeting will be at Ashby and Barsby Village Hall, on Monday April 11. Meetings start at 6.45 pm. At the beginning of each meeting there is a timeslot during which people living in the parish can raise matters of concern. Please contact the clerk, Trudy Toon (840490), [email protected], if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Minutes of meetings and dates for future meetings can be found on the Gaddesby village website: http://www.gaddesby.org.uk/village-organisations/parish-council/ South Croxton Parish Council: The next meeting is on March 3. The annual meeting will be on April 7. All meetings, in the village hall, start at 6.30 pm. Twyford and Thorpe Satchville Parish Council: The next meeting is on Wednesday March 23 at 7.30 pm in Twyford Village Hall. Ashby Folville and Barsby Annual meeting: The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is on March 1. Copies of the annual report and accounts for 2015 are available in the church; alternatively, if any parishioner would like a copy delivered to their home please contact David Patton, Treasurer. Garden fete: The Ashby Folville Garden Fete will be held on the third Saturday in June, as usual, this year. The date for your diary is June 18. Spring supper: Ashby Folville Village Hall Spring Supper, Thursday April 21, 7.30 for 8.00 pm, tickets £8.50 from Sylvia (840259). Gaddesby ‘Handbag Amnesty’: Saturday April 30, 10.30—12.30 pm, Gaddesby Village Hall. Gaddesby WI is hosting a ‘Handbag Amnesty’ and Coffee Morning to raise funds for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. If you have a handbag in good condition, one you think someone else will want to buy, liberate it from your wardrobe 4 by donating it to Rainbows! Just bring it along to our event . . . then enjoy finding other donated beauties to fall in love with – at very reasonable prices – and enjoy a coffee, a cake (or two) and a chat. Put the date in your diary and tell your friends and family. Further information at www.handbagamnesty.co.uk Daphne Tucker Village hall Zumba, Mondays, 7.00—8.00 pm, contact Jess Warrington (840732); Yoga, Tuesdays, 7.30—9.00 pm, contact Barbara Jackson (424487); Aerobics, Thursdays, 7.00—8.00 pm, contact Justine Hunt (840435); Why Not Come Dancing (WNCD) Saturdays, 7.00—11.00 pm, contact Barry Preston (840381) and the Gaddesby Women’s Institute, second Wednesday of the month, 7.30—10.00 pm, contact Daphne Tucker (841184). Contact Sue Evans (840305) for hall bookings. South Croxton Fred Draycott: More than 200 people attended the funeral of Mr Draycott, aged 91, who died in a fire at his home in School Lane in the early hours of Saturday February 6. Mr Draycott, who was one of the oldest members of the Twyford and District Branch of the Royal British Legion and, for many years, a poppy collector, lived in the village all his life. A collection at the service raised £666 for the RBL. Lottery: The lottery winner for January was Sally Elliott. Anyone wishing to join the monthly lottery can contact Tracy Campbell (840042), Ann Crawford (840231) or Angela Wood (840620). Village hall Murder Mystery: Saturday March 19, 7.30 pm. Footprint Theatre Productions present “The Thrush or Anne Gets Cleaved”. Preparing for the visit of Henry VIII (Tudor period dress to enter into the atmosphere if you wish). £15 for 3-course meal (bring your own drinks). Tickets from Caroline (840272) and David (840900). Band at the Church: Saturday June 25, 7.30 pm. The Village Hall Committee and the Church Council have arranged for the excellent Tony Webster Band to come to South Croxton church for an entertaining concert. Tickets £8 (£4 for under 16) includes a glass of wine. Tickets from David (840900), Brian (840627) or Ann (840231). Coffee and Book Sale Morning: Thanks to all those who supported this event. We raised £80 which we will put towards the upkeep of the hall. Crafty Chatter: Tea/coffee, chat and craft, alternate Wednesdays at the village hall, 2.00—4.00 pm, March 9 and 23. Date for your diary: Big Brunch Walk, April 16.  The hall is available for events, parties and classes. Contact Caroline (840272) to make your booking. Thorpe Satchville Village hall The village hall is available for hire for £10 an hour before 6.00 pm and £15 per hour after 6.00 pm. It is very well maintained and has a catering kitchen, fridges and freezer. It is attached to the village playing field, which makes it an ideal venue for children's parties. Please contact Annie Jones (07871 277177)

 Continued on Page 6 5  Continued from Page 5 Scout groups: The beavers meet every Thursday evening 5.30—6.30 at the village hall and the cubs every other Thursday evening 7.40—8.15. The groups are looking for new young people to join. Contact [email protected] or come along at 5.30 pm onwards for beavers and 6.45 onwards for cubs. Petra Johnston, beaver leader (07510370108) or Tim Ashton, cub leader (07976 378795).

Twyford Twyford and John O Gaunt: Annual parochial church meeting, Tuesday March 22, 7.30 pm, in the church. Village hall: Karate: Sundays, 10.00 am, March 6, 13, 20.; Wednesdays, 6.00 pm, March 2, 9, 16, 23,30. Carpet bowls: Monday, 8.00 pm, March 14. Whist drive: Friday, 7.00 pm, March 4. Drop In: Fridays, 10.30 am, March 4, 18. My sermon today comes Yoga: Mondays, 11.00—12.30 pm, mixed ability, from Apps Chapter 1 beginners welcome, March 7, 14, £6 per session; men, beginning at verse 2 . . . Thursdays, 7.00 pm, March 3, 10, 31. Contact Di Angrave (840013), [email protected] for further information. Inns and Outs: Tuesday March 8, 7.30 pm., Come along for a history of English church bell ringing and the chance to try out hand bell ringing. Bring whatever you want to drink and a plate of food to share £2.50. Woolly Days: Knitting, spinning, crochet, weaving . . . Saturday March 12, 10.30— 3.30 pm. Bring your work and enjoy a day with like-minded people, everyone welcome. £5.00 and something for shared lunch. Contact Lizzie (07754 497004) for more details. Music Evening – Clive Carroll: Twyford Village Hall, Friday March 18. Not to be missed, so book soon! We are welcoming back the great guitarist Clive Carroll. A superb musician and an evening of varied music! Bar and raffle. Tickets £10 on the door or in advance from Chris (01664 840774). Book and Film Club: Thursday March 24, 4.00 pm, at The Saddle. The book for March is The Big Short by Michael Lewis. It’s available in paperback or on Kindle. The film is on general release and is showing at the Regal in Melton on March 18 and 19 – not out on DVD yet, sorry! Easter Bingo (NB Change of date): Twyford Village Hall, Wednesday March 30, 10.30 am . Refreshments and prizes – bring the family – children especially welcome! Twyford Village Hall Annual Meeting: Monday March 21, 8.00 pm. All welcome – please come along, have a drink with us and share your views on how we use and manage the hall. Bring a friend and get a free ticket in our prize draw! Village hall bookings: Twyford Village Hall is available for booking for your party, wedding, meeting or other event. Please call Chris (07811 859813) or (840774) for more information.

6 Who’s who in the South Croxton Benefice

Priest in Charge (Area Dean): Revd Dr Peter Hooper: The Rectory, 2 Church Lane, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray LE14 3RU (812191) e-mail: [email protected] Reader: Mr Malcolm Britton: 34 Hall Orchard Lane, Frisby-on-the-Wreake. (434490), [email protected] The South Croxton Benefice is part of the South West Framland (SWF) Group which operates an office. For all baptism and wedding enquiries please contact the Administrator Mr Vic Allsop at the SWF Group Office, 29 Main Street, Great Dalby, LE14 2ET (561909) or [email protected]. During Parish Vacancy: For funerals, visits to those who are ill and home communions contact Malcolm Britton (see above) and/or your churchwarden. General enquiries about the local churches – any of the churchwardens or contacts. If the services of a priest are required contact Revd Dr Peter Hooper (see above). Churchwardens (all numbers preceded by area code 01664) Ashby Folville & Barsby: Rosemary Holt (840783) South Croxton with Beeby: Ann Crawford (840231); Brian Piper (840627) Twyford & John O’Gaunt: Dorothy Edwards (840591); Stephen Hardcastle (840733) Gaddesby contacts: Diana Pritchard (840267), assistant churchwarden; David Wyrko (840385), building. Thorpe Satchville contact: Jane Smith (840876) Newsletter Editor: Glyn Tucker (841184) Contributions, news, events and notices may be emailed to [email protected] or left at/posted to 18 Ashby Road, Gaddesby, LE7 4WF (next to the village hall car park). The deadline for the April edition is March 15.