BULWICK ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW Staged in St Nicholas Church, Bulwick
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GAZETTE for the parishes of King’s Cliffe Bulwick & Blatherwycke and Laxton AUGUST 2019 Church Notices From the Parish Priest Our Benefice Services Last month I wrote about the structure and times of the monthly services in Bulwick and Laxton and the monthly Benefice Service in King’s Cliffe. This month I want to highlight other church services in our Benefice. On the second Sunday of each month there is Holy Communion at King’s Cliffe and Easton-on-the-Hill at 10.30am. There is also an informal service of hymns, readings and prayers at Collyweston at 4.00pm. The service at King’s Cliffe on a third Sunday is known as our “Third Sunday Service”. It is at 10.30am and, with Worship Songs, PowerPoint presentations and a different theme each month, offers a contemporary worship opportunity. Also on that Sunday there is Holy Communion at Collyweston at 9.00am, Easton-on-the-Hill at 10.30am and Bulwick at 11.00am. On a fourth Sunday there is Holy Communion at Easton-on-the-Hill at 9.00am using the Book of Common Prayer and there are Communion services at both King’s Cliffe and Collyweston at 10.30am. At Laxton there is a service of Evening Prayer. When there is a fifth Sunday there are services of Holy Communion at Collyweston at 9.00am and King’s Cliffe at 10.30am. We also have special services in each of our villages throughout the year especially for Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas and Easter. Look out for details of these in the Gazette, or on our website and Facebook page. Philip Davies From the Parish Registers We welcome into the family of the Church: Archie Warner Pond 2 Church Notices The Benefice of King’s Cliffe, Bulwick & Blatherwycke and Laxton Incumbent Revd Canon Philip Davies 470314 Reader David Teall 450407 Co-ordinator Katy Evans (contact via Benefice Office) Benefice Office [email protected] 479249 The office is open for general enquiries including baptisms and weddings on Tuesdays 10:00–12:30 and Wednesdays 10:30–12:00. Churchwardens King’s Cliffe Felicity Thistlethwaite 470275 Andrea Fern 07970 151926 Bulwick & Blatherwycke Alma O`Neill 450300 Laxton Michael Harrison 450362 Rupert Boyle 450260 Church Services in August All Saints and St James - King’s Cliffe Each Wednesday 10:00 Holy Communion 4 August 10:30 Benefice Communion 11 August 10:30 Family Communion 18 August 10:30 Third Sunday Service 25 August 10:30 Family Communion St Nicholas - Bulwick 25 August (Show) 11:00 Holy Communion All Saints - Laxton 11 August 09:00 Holy Communion For further information about all the services in our Benefice including Collyweston and Easton-on-the-Hill visit: www.kingscliffe.church 3 Church Notices Readings and Prayers for the Sundays in August 4 August NT Colossians 3:1–11 Seventh Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 12:13–21 We pray for all the residents of Collyweston. 11 August NT Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 Eighth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 12:32–40 We pray for all those who live in Millwood Way, Oak Lane, Orchard Lane, Park Close and Park Street, King’s Cliffe. 18 August NT Hebrews 11:29—12:2 Ninth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 12:49–56 We pray for all the residents of Easton-on-the-Hill. 25 August NT Hebrews 12:18–29 Tenth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 13:10–17 We pray for all those who live in Pine Lane, Station Road, Sycamore Close, Walker’s Field and West Street, King’s Cliffe. Community Café at King’s Cliffe Parish Church 8.45am to 11.00am every Friday Pop in to enjoy a coffee or tea, some delicious home-baked goods and a friendly chat. Everyone welcome Food Basket There is a Food Basket at the back of the church in King’s Cliffe. Donations of any non-perishable food can be added to the basket. If you are in need of any extra food please help yourself. The Church Office can now issue vouchers for the Stamford Foodbank. They are able to provide 3 days worth of emergency food for individuals and families in financial crisis. 4 News from King’s Cliffe King’s Cliffe Church Gift Day It was lovely to spend the afternoon of June 29th in the cool church while temperatures soared to 30 degrees outside. Sue Trow-Smith gave two fascinating talks about the history of the church, we listened to organ music and the choir who performed a selection of church anthems and Pam Driscoll demonstrated beautiful floral art. There was also an ample supply of delicious cakes, tea and coffee to enjoy. Thanks to the Social Committee for organising the event and providing refreshments which raised £117 towards church funds. Mandy Barber Church Coffee Morning It was lovely to have a fine day for July’s Coffee Morning and to be able to enjoy the beautiful summer flowers in the garden. Our grateful thanks to Maureen and Michael Marshall for their welcome and warm hospitality. Thank you also to those who generously donated delicious refreshments and raffle prizes. A total of £145.50 was raised for church funds. Please note, the next Coffee Morning will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday, 11th September at 37 Oak Lane, King’s Cliffe Do come along and enjoy good company and refreshments. Christine Ball King’s Cliffe Ecumenical Women’s Fellowship Group In July our annual outing was to Crowland Abbey where we were warmly welcomed by the volunteer team who provided us with refreshments. As it was a lovely sunny day we were able to tour the outside of the abbey with the guides, before moving inside and hearing how the abbey had developed over the years. It really is a very interesting building and well worth a visit. We then strolled to The Old Paper Shop Café where a delicious cream tea awaited us. Thanks to both Revd. Philip and Sheila Jackson for transporting us there. Please note our next meeting will be held on Thursday 5th September at 2.00pm in the CHAOS room, King’s Cliffe Church when members will be invited to ‘Show and Tell’ to the group. Christine Ball KC Ladies Group Thanks to Jenny Dixon we had a very enjoyable meeting on 1st July when she talked to us about the Brudenell Family at Deene Park. A guided tour of the house could well be on our agenda in the future. There will not be a meeting in August but, on Monday 2nd September, Katy Weeks will join us to give a talk on her role at Underground. I hope you all have a pleasant summer break and look forward to seeing you in September. Pat Hawkins 5 News from King’s Cliffe King’s Cliffe Parish Council The Parish Council recently held a meeting with East Northants Council and the County Council to discuss a number of issues and aspirations for our Village. Some of the issues discussed were as follows: Industrial Units: We continued our discussions with the District Council in relation to building some more Industrial Units on the site that they own at Kings Mead. If anyone is interested in a unit on this site we would ask them to contact the Clerk as well as East Northants District Council so that we are aware of any local need that supports our belief that there is a need for these in the village. Apartments / Flats for Young People: The Parish also spoke to the District Council about the development of the land that they own off Daleswood Rise where we would like to see the building of some one / two bed units for young people. We are assured that the District will be supporting us in this aspiration. Endowed School, Park Street: We discussed with both Councils our concerns relating to the Endowed School site which has now been empty for more than two years. We understand that there is a party interested in buying the site, but there is an impasse between the County Council and the King’s Cliffe Almshouse Charity which is the primary owner of the site. The issue relates to the new school which is due to be transferred to the Charity. We have written to both the County Council and the Charity urging both parties to resolve their differences in the interests of the village so that that former school site does not become a derelict eyesore. Allotments: We have some space available within our Allotments. If you are interested in an Allotment, either a full one or, indeed, a part of one, then please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Clerk. Speed Control Measures: We have agreed a double gateway at Apethorpe Road and a single gateway at Blatherwycke Road and we are just finalizing the position of these gates. We are still awaiting the relocation of the old school signs. Cemetery: The cemetery gates have now been refurbished. We politely request that these gates be closed, particularly when exiting the cemetery. The Parish Council have agreed for an additional tap to be installed in the cemetery extension, replacing the existing tap and pipe work with a ‘push-down’ tap. Tracey Green (Parish Clerk) www.kingscliffeparishcouncil.co.uk 01780 470799 [email protected] 6 News from King’s Cliffe Village Hall Teas Our weekly season of Teas continues every Sunday through August and until Sunday 15th September. We are open from 2.00pm with ‘last orders’ at 4.30pm. For the summer, cream and jam with homemade scones join our selection of homemade cakes and cheese scones and toasted tea-bread is still on the menu! Enjoy a relaxing pot of tea or coffee; fruit squashes are also available.