Parish Magazine Abbey & Parish Church of St

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

MARCH 2020

OUR WORSHIP AT BOURNE ABBEY

Every Sunday

8am Said Eucharist (Common Worship. Traditional language) 10am Sung Eucharist (Common Worship. Modern language) 6.30pm Choral Evensong (Third Sunday of the 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.

Cover photograph by Jonathan Smith

BOURNE VICARAGE . CHURCH WALK . BOURNE . LINCS . PE10 9UQ Tel. 01778-422412

Dear Friends,

We are now in the Lenten season, having started with Ash Wednesday late in February. It is a time when winter is gradually losing its grip on the land, and early flowers are reminding us that new growth is on the way.

Those who enjoy gardening and growing vegetables will be turning their minds to what they need to do to nurture that new growth: turning over the ground, weeding, and fertilizing. The success and quality of what is sown and planted often depends upon the preparation beforehand.

And for us? Well, Lent is an opportunity to mirror spiritually that which we have undertaken physically in our garden or allotment. We are encouraged to do a sort of spiritual health-check in order to clear away the sort of clutter in our hearts and minds in order to stimulate the new life which we celebrate at Easter with our Lord’s resurrection.

If we only do one thing to prepare to greet the risen lord, it might be to try to take five or ten minutes each day in Lent to sit still with God, and to give him space to help us in dealing with those things that might be preventing us from responding to his love for us in our lives.

Start by saying the Lord’s Prayer and then be still for a few minutes.

Your Friend and Parish Priest, Fr. Chris Atkinson

Churchwardens Chat

First of all can I thank all those who have braved the wind and rain to get to Church on the stormy February Sundays. Amazingly we do not seem to have sprung too many new leaks….just the old ones getting bigger! We look forward to some settled weather when these can be looked at but we have been very fortunate.

Sunday 29th March, after a shortened Evensong, there is the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting. Please do your best to attend. There will be vacancies on the PCC but we don’t indulge in arm twisting, so don’t be afraid that if you come you will dragged into doing something you don’t want to do…..however I do need to point out that there are several areas where extra help or even new input is needed. If you see a need you think you can fulfil or if you want to know what is needed please speak to Dudley, myself or Fr. Chis.

This year we also elect members to the Deanery Synod. Nomination forms will be available on the table next to the Font.

February has certainly lived up to its reputation as “fill dyke” but I hope that we have also had the “March winds” so that we can look forward to just “April showers”.

In fellowship Merryn and Dudley

VICTIMS OF PEOPLE TRAFFICKING

Donations of various toiletry items are now being accepted for men and women who arrive with absolutely nothing. We are supporting the Peterborough Salvation Army Citadel who distributes these much needed simple things, (i.e.) Toothbrushes, toothpaste, flannels etc. Anything of this nature you feel will be useful to these unfortunate people will be very much appreciated.

Please use the box at the back of the Church.

Thank you

EASTER LILIES.

Lilies will be arranged at the High Altar and in front of the Pulpit in memory of loved ones. Please forward names plus £3.00 to Ann Northen, 24, Fir Avenue, Bourne PE10 9RY(423353) by April 1st. Cheques to be made payable to Bourne Abbey P.C.C.(Flower Fund) . There will be a full list in the May edition of the Church Magazine and in front of the two displays.

Lead theft in our diocese

The past 12 months have been a particularly difficult year for many of our parishes due to a significant rise in lead thefts. In total, 30 churches have been targeted, and despite the arrest of four suspects in December 2019 the problem has not abated – within the first two weeks of the new year two further thefts had taken place. Lead theft is a devastating crime not only for the parish, but also for the wider community. The cost involved for the replacement of the lead using terne-coated stainless steel – a far less attractive material for metal thieves – can be considerable. Most insurers will cover the cost of a replacement roof if the church is alarmed, has SmartWater and all of the appropriate signage. Where a church doesn’t have an alarm, but has the other precautions it is likely the pay-out will be capped at around £7500. With the latter the net result is that parishes have to find the repair and reinstatement costs from a combination of church funds and charitable grant givers. On average the replacement of an aisle roof can cost in the region of £30,000, and a nave roof, with more scaffolding involved, can be as much as £70–80,000. Therefore, it is in everybody’s interests to try and minimise the risk of lead theft from a church. With this in mind, and if there is lead at your church, here is some advice: 1. Make sure that where you already have SmartWater or similar it is up to date, registered and the appropriate signage has been installed. 3. If you have an alarm ensure it is checked regularly and serviced as required. 4. Be on the alert for suspicious activity around the church and ask parishioners who live close to the church to be especially vigilant. Any suspicious activity can be reported using the police 101 number, and if you think a crime is in progress then ring 999. Further advice about lead theft can be found on the diocesan website, where there is also advice on what to do if the worst happens and who to contact in the diocesan Church Buildings department if it does. Matthew Godfrey

Historic Churches Support Officer, Diocese of Lincoln www.lincoln.anglican.org/church-buildings www.lincoln.anglican.org/News/protecting-against-lead-theft

Abbey Road and Elsea Park Primary Academy’s

The Collective Worship Councillors throughout our Academy Trust work hard to regularly plan and lead Collective Worship in our 3 schools. This term the Councillors at Bourne Elsea Park were set the task of researching, planning and presenting a Collective Worship on Candlemas. Working together and voluntarily meeting during their lunchtimes, the Councillors created a colourful and very informative PowerPoint presentation which they shared

with the whole school. With the help of his Grandad, Luke, one of the Council- lors, also found a short, animated film which the school thoroughly enjoyed watching. Talking about the

Collective Worship afterwards, Sophia said “I felt really proud of myself and I felt like I achieved something because teaching the school something new felt good.” Samyu said “I felt con- fident during the Collective Worship. I like being able to inform everyone about new things. I love that about being a Collective Worship Councillor.” A few days after, in another Collective Worship, Mrs Simpson asked the school what they learnt from the Councillors about Candlemas and we are happy to report that they had remembered everything!

Knit & Sew Friendship Group

Do you enjoy knitting, crochet or sewing? Then you might like to join our informal group which meets on the third Wednesday each month. Our next meeting is on 18th March from 2.00 to 4.00 pm in the Church Hall. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served at half-time. Enjoy a friendly chat and be amazed at the lovely work on display, all to be given away to people in need.

Rosie Cudmore 423569

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

th QUIZ NIGHT with SUPPER Saturday 14 March 7.00p.m. prompt in the Abbey Church Hall. Teams of 4 people £10. each person. Entry Sheet from Mrs. J. Smith 01778 422219.

NIBBLE AND NATTER COFFEE MORNING Saturday 4th April In Abbey Church Hall 10.0.a.m.-12noon. Refreshments, with Hot Cross Buns. Raffle and Book stall

Thought for the Month

A good man is merciful and lendeth and will guide his words with discretion.

Children’s Society Box Opening

A quick reminder that we will be collecting and opening The Children’s Society Boxes in March.

There will be holding a coffee morning on Monday March 16th at 5 Sycamore Close, Bourne, from 10am to 12noon to which everyone is very welcome. This will include a raffle, and bring and buy stall and of course, coffee and biscuits, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Society. Box holders can bring their box to the coffee morning to be emptied.

Boxes can also be handed to Elizbeth Page at church anytime during March or please contact me if you would like your box collected.

Thank you for your support with the Children’s Society Boxes.

Sarah Roberts (01778 426255 or email [email protected].)

The Cedars Bourne

Friendship Friday Join us on the last Friday of every month from 11.00am to Midday. Every one welcome. A great chance to have a chat and a coffee and of course cake. There are games if people would like to join in.

THE JULIAN MEETING

You are invited to join us each month for a peaceful half hour in the Abbey nd We meet on Monday March 2 2020

March – the month of expectations Part of the Lenten life, is a deeper sort of ‘grasping’ a matter of understanding- of seeing the point of life, the spiritual realism knows that life is really about giving, not getting-and-holding.

Behold my friends, the spring Is come; the earth has gladly received The embraces of the sun, And we shall soon see the results of their love (Charles Dickens)

For God alone my soul waits in silence From God comes my salvation Psalm 562.1

Reading to prepare us Let me no longer be content To live at a distance from you. In your grace kindle a desire in my heart To be more closely united to you. Fasten me to you with a loving leash of longing For a more perfect life.

Final reading Our private self- made world is come to an end; a new world appears within and around us and the impossible becomes an every day experience.

Next meeting Monday 6th April 2020

Bourne Foodbank

The volunteers at Bourne Foodbank have been extremely busy since Christmas. The New Year saw us organising and date sorting the vast amounts of donations that had been given to us. We also carried out our annual stocktake and thorough cleaning of all our shelving and storage rooms. Stock taking involves weighing everything we have … from the many tins of baked beans, soup, fish, fruit and vegetables - to the packets of pasta, biscuits, tea and snacks - as well as the jars of sauces, coffee and jam. Of course, I’ve only named a few of the items we stock. It took a group of about 6 of us around 4 hours to carry out the task. At the end of it, we were pleased to see that our record keeping was good and that all our figures were as they should be. Our data will be forwarded to The Trussell Trust, who keep a record of what happens to the donations in all their foodbanks.

Since Christmas, we have had fewer clients coming to us (which is often the case). The run up to Christmas was extremely hectic, our volunteers were hard pushed to keep up with the needs of all our clients. Housekeeping tasks (sorting and date ordering) had to wait, as our client’s needs always come first. The quiet weeks have given us the chance to catch up with everything. We are now ‘super organised’ and ready for the year ahead. Recently, a few new volunteers have joined us - they have proved to be quick learners and have bought a variety of new skills with them. All our volunteers have something different to offer. Some are extremely organised and quick at picking, packing and weighing food for our clients, others are wonderful at sitting and listening/ talking with our clients, pointing them in the right direct access further help and guidance. Also, we are all brilliant at welcoming clients and making them refreshments. It’s great that we all have something to offer when supporting clients and , at times, each other.

Thank you for continuing to support us in the work we do for those in need in our community.

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Mothers’ Union News

On the 5th February 24 members and friends met at the Wishing Well at Dyke for our “Christmas Lunch”. Well…….. it was only just past Candlemas. The Lunch was excellent and the fellowship enjoyed by all. Our thanks to Jean and Doug Fownes who organised this for us. A Raffle raised £ 42.00 for Branch Funds. Thank you everyone!

Membership this year stands at 23 and we always are ready to welcome new members and visitors.

Next Meeting: Wednesday 4th March Lent Communion at 2.15p.m. in the Abbey with tea afterwards in the Hall.

Wednesday 1st April: At 2.15p.m. in the Church Hall. Derek Page will explore, with us, a story from the Bible.

God Bless Merryn

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.

April 2020 Magazine

Contributions for the April 2020 magazine should be with Carol Atkins by lunch-time on Sunday 15th March. They can be given to her at church, or sent to—10 Broadlands Avenue or sent by email attachment preferably as a Word document to: [email protected]

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‘MAD ON MADAGASCAR’

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP HALL

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Dear Friends in Bourne,

Sarah and I very much appreciate and thank you for your regular prayer supporting us and our work with the Church in Mahajanga as we prepare for our second year there.

There are various objectives that I wish to achieve:

My first priority is to re-establish the Mission and Evangelisation Committee so that the diocese can have a clearer focus and plan of action.

Of the eight clergy in the diocese five are not provided with housing and have to rent a room without electricity or water. None of their parishes has an income that can fully pay their priest, let alone start a building project. A purpose-built house would give them the security of a permanent home, as well as relieve them of the burden of renting a room. Thus, I plan to build five small houses.

The diocese would like to build a modest student hostel near the university to provide accommodation for poor students.

As there are no administrative costs (since the diocese has no administrative staff), any financial support for our work goes directly to the projects and is overseen by myself.

We are most grateful to you.

Together in His Service +Hall

How can we support Bishop Hall’s ministry?

The PCC is setting up a fund-raising scheme for the Church in Mahajanga. Donations will be by monthly standing order and limited to the duration of Bishop Hall’s tenure, estimated at two to three years.

To ensure that all those who wish to give can afford to do so on a regular basis, and because the PCC appreciates that many of you already generously support the work of this parish by regular donations, it has set an absolute maximum donation of £20 a month per contributor.

This income would enable Bishop Hall to undertake projects in line with his priorities, as set out in his message. The cost of a simple, 2-room house is £3,000, which could be raised in one year by 25 parishioners each pledging £10 a month.

A PCC bank account has been established solely for receipt of donations, so that they can be separately accounted for.

Information on the project’s progress is expected every 3 months or so, when we can see the result of our support.

I would like to join this support effort. What can I do?

Please set up a Standing Order mandate, either using the Standing Order form available from your own bank or, for those who use internet banking, electronically.

The details you require are:

Sort Code: 30-98-97 Account num- 81302268 ber: Account Name: Bourne Parochial Church Council Diocese of Mahajanga Support Fund

Your support will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

QUIZ PAGE

The answers are all famous authors. I have given the initial of their first name(s) and marked those who are female.

1. C. shortened Richard, headless chickens 2. C. method of cooking 3. S. male ruler 4. G.B. Sounds as though he is positive 5. T. able to cope in bad weather 6. V. the baddie in Red Riding Hood (f) 7. J. he shoots arrows 8. J. uncomfortable swelling on a foot 9. G. the alternative is healthy 10. L. a Christmas hymn 11. R. jockey looks very tired and exhausted 12. R. nap, heather 13. R. tear 12th letter(f) 14. Sir W. from north of the border 15. Dame E. she uses a chair correctly(f) 16. A. stupid foot digit 17. E. sewing the bottom, route 18. K. half a mistake 19. C. young sheep 20. A. head of Catholic church

Answers to last month’s quiz 1. Belfast 11. Tallinn 2. Wellington 12. Stanley 3. Canberra 13. Helsinki 4. London 14. Athens 5. Brussels 15. Budapest 6. Sofia 16. Baghdad 7. Cairo 17. Rome 8. Edinburgh 18. Tripoli 9. Ottawa 19. Cardiff 10. Brazilia 20. Stockholm

Margaret’s Page

This month has been rather uneventful so I am cheating by using someone else’s ideas in the hope that they will provide you with ‘food for thought’.

Eating in Britain 50 years ago.

Pasta had not been invented. Curry was a surname. A takeaway was a mathematical problem. A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower. Bananas and oranges only appeared at Christmas time. Rice was a milk pudding and never, never, ever part of our dinner. A Big Mac was what we wore when it was raining. Brown bread was something only poor people ate. Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking. Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and never green. Coffee was Camp and came in a bottle. Cubed sugar was regarded as posh. Fish didn’t have fingers in those days. Eating raw fish was called poverty not sushi. None of us had ever heard of yoghurt. Healthy food consisted of anything edible. People who didn’t peel potatoes were regarded as lazy. Indian restaurants were only found in India. Cooking outside was called camping. Seaweed was not a recognised food. Prunes were medicinal. Muesli was readily available; it was called cattle food. Pineapples came in chunks in a tin; we had only seen pictures of real ones. All crisps were plain; the only choice we had was whether to put the salt on or not. Water came out of a tap; if anyone had suggested putting it in a tap and charging more than petrol for it they would have become a laughing stock.

The one thing we never had on our table in the fifties was elbows!

Taken from Keswick Hall Old Students’ Club magazine.

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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.

For more information phone The Wellbeing Team—01522518246

Donations

Although the magazine is free we are always grateful for sponsorship and donations. Please either contact Arthur Lightfoot or put your donation in and envelope, marked MAGAZINE DONATION and hand it to one of the churchwardens or put it in the wall safe in church.

Nature Notes from Bourne Woods- March 2020

The woods are rarely silent! At times there is the background roar of the wind as it buffets the tree-tops, sheltering us down below from the worst of the elements. As the inclement weather passes the birdsong re-ignites as the male great tits and blue tits compete to be the most noticeable by potential mates. Their songs remind us that spring is around the corner. If this year follows the pattern of all the other preceding years, they will soon be joined by the multiple calls of the summer migrants. As these arrive they fill the air with fancy warbles and trills which our native birds tend not bother with. I look forward to the symphony of bird music but there is some uncertainty and competitiveness- who will hear the first chiff-chaff? Will it be in early/ mid or late March? Might it sing a different tune? - (unlikely after all these years!) Will there be a significant delay before the willow warblers are heard too? The anticipation adds to the pleasure! As they arrive we will say “goodbye” to the few winter visitors we have had to stay. Some years we have enjoyed hundreds if not thousands of siskin and redpolls but this winter they have hardly been seen. But right now it is not too late to check the woods to see if any are passing through. I need to grab my hat and coat in order to take the dog out to see for myself. She is always ready for a walk so she is prepared to go- look! …..she has her coat on already!

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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 16th March ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Followed by a film.

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

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.

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 Circuit Training 7.45pm

TUESDAY U3A Art 9.00—11.30am 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 Weightwatchers 5.30-7.30 pm Zumba Dancing 7.45pm (Tel 07818 516 7070)

THURSDAY Line Dancing 10.00am—12.00pm ( 421932) Garden Club 7.30pm (3rd Thursday in month) Whist Drive 7.00pm-10pm (Last Thursday in month) Nubourne WI 7.30pm (1st Thursday in the month)

Bookings for the Hall contact Merryn Woodland 01778 423232

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FROM THE REGISTERS

Baptisms None

Marriages None

Funerals January 17 Hazel Spearink

Happy Birthday 10th Allison Pettitt 26th Margaret Shephard 26th Josephine Merrett 27th Wendy Moody In Memorium 25th Robert Lightfoot.

FLOWER ROTA –MARCH

NO FLOWERS IN MARCH

Matha Mrs Benn

Candles 20th - In memory of the Rev. Deacon Joe Rogan

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 WEBSITE MANAGER Jonathan Smith, 71 North Road, Bourne……………………...01778 422798 ...... [email protected]

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION

MOTHERS' UNION Mrs Merryn Woodland, 26 Harvey Close PE10 9QJ…………..01778 423232

RINGERS Mr A.G.Payne, Oldhall Farm House Wilsthorpe.……………...01778 560633

SERVERS

PARENT, BABY & TODDLER GROUP Clair Carter, 5 Poppy Place, Bourne…………………………..01778 394230

WHO'S WHO

VICAR The Revd Father Chris Atkinson, The Vicarage, Church Walk 01778 422412

CHURCHWARDENS Mr. D. Guppy…16 Gladstone Street……. …………………...01778 423873 Mrs Merryn Woodland, 26 Harvey Close, Bourne……………01778 423232

VERGER

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC John Saunders, Mellstock, Bourne Road, Essendine………….01780 480479 Email [email protected] Organ Scholar - Kaitlyn Hallas 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……………….07956 382066 Email : [email protected]

P.C.C. TREASURER Mr A. G. Payne, Oldhall Farm House, Wilsthorpe …………...01778 560633

READER Mr D.H.Page, 3 Sycamore Close …………………………...01778 422512

MANDATED MINISTRY TEAM Mrs J Smith, 60 Gladstone Street …………………………...01778 422219

ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER

STEWARDSHIP /GIFT AID OFFICER Mrs C Guppy, 16 Gladstone Street, Bourne, PE10 9AX………01778 423873