Bolingbroke Deanery

JUNE 2021 ISSUE 540

Faithful, Confident, Joyful

Our calling from God is to work together across the Bolingbroke Team to reconnect dispersed communities with the transforming love of Jesus through our FELLOWSHIP, INCLUSIVENESS & SERVICE

Our Vision We aim to have more visible links between people of faith and our local communities by working together in a ministry of encouragement across boundaries

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FACE COVERINGS IN CHURCH

Face coverings must be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. Social distancing and hand sanitising/hand washing must still take place.

Bolingbroke Churches on line: We will continue to publish a short video on YouTube and linked to our website.

Our Web Site http://lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby/index.php

Back copies can also be seen on our YouTube Account – Bolingbroke Team Churches https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTDWzvL2jxeB6ESF- aP9Nw?view_as=subscriber

Diary Dates June 4th PCC, 2pm in church 6th Open Garden 11th Start of ’s Yarnbomb 27th Open Gardens

July 5th 4C’s coffee mornings start in church 8th Hundleby Bookswap, Parish Rooms 2pm

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READINGS AT THE EUCHARIST

Principal Service

Sunday 6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity (Green) Continuous: Related: First Reading 1 Samuel 8.4-11 [12-15] Genesis 3.8-15 16-20 [11.14-end] Psalm/Canticle Psalm 138 Psalm 130 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1 Gospel Mark 3.20-end

Sunday 13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity (Green) Continuous: Related: First Reading 1 Samuel 15.34-16.13 Ezekiel 17.22-end Psalm/Canticle Psalm 98 Second Reading 1 John 5.1-6 Gospel John 15.9-17

Sunday 20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity (Green) Continuous: Related: First Reading 1 Samuel 17. Job 38.1-11 [1a.4-11, 19-23] 32-49 Psalm/Canticle Psalm 9.9-end Psalm 107.1-3, or 1 Samuel 17.57- 23-32 18.5, 10-16 [or 107.23-32] Psalm 133 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 6.1-13 Gospel Mark 4.35-41

Sunday 27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Continuous: Related: First Reading 2 Samuel 1.1, 17-end Wisdom 1.13-15; 2.23-24 Psalm/Canticle Psalm 130 Canticle: Lamentations 3.23-33 may be read as the first reading in place of Wisdom 1.13- 15; 2.23, 24 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 8.7-end Gospel Mark 5.21-end 3

SERVICES ACROSS MARDEN HILL CLUSTER

East Keal, , , , , , , Lusby, Old Bolingbroke, , Toynton St. Peter,

JUNE 2021 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP

6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity East Keal Holy Communion 9.30am

13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity East Keal Holy Communion 9.30am Hagworthingham Holy Communion 11.15am East Kirkby Holy Communion 3.00pm Old Bolingbroke Service of the Word 3.00pm

20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity East Keal Holy Communion 9.30am

27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity East Keal Holy Communion 9.30am

St Helen, East Keal Open daily for Private Prayer - 10.00am – 3.00pm (Sun-Wed)

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SERVICES ACROSS CLUSTER

St James Spilsby, St Mary Hundleby, Holy Trinity Raithby, All Saints , and the three St Andrew’s: , Little Steeping &

JUNE 2021 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP

6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity Hundleby Morning Prayer 9.30am Spilsby Informal Service 10.00am Halton Holegate Holy Communion 11.15am Great Steeping Holy Communion 3.00pm

13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity Spilsby Holy Communion 9.30am

20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity Spilsby Holy Communion 9.30am Hundleby Holy Communion 11.15am Firsby Evening Prayer 3.00pm

27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity Spilsby Holy Communion 9.30am Little Steeping Holy Communion 11.15am

Eucharist at St James, Spilsby - Every Wednesday 10.30am

St James, Spilsby Open daily for Private Prayer - 8am – 12 noon

St Mary, Hundleby Open daily for Private Prayer - 10.00am to 2.00pm

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SERVICES ACROSS STICKNEY CLUSTER

Eastville, Midville, , Stickford, Stickney

JUNE 2021 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP

6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity Stickney Morning Worship 11.15am

13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity Stickford Morning Worship 11.15am

20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity Stickney Morning Worship 11.15am

27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity Stickford Morning Worship 11.15am

St Luke Stickney Open Thursdays for Private Prayer - 10.00am – 11.00am  St Helen Stickford Open Thursdays for Private Prayer - 10.00am to 11.30am  St Jude, New Leake Open Tuesdays for Prayer & Bible Study - 2.00pm

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SERVICES ACROSS CLUSTER

Ashby by Partney, , , Dalby, Langton w , Partney, , ,

JUNE 2021 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP

6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity Partney Holy Communion 11.15am Scremby Evening Prayer 3.00pm

13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity Candlesby Morning Prayer 9.30am Skendleby Holy Communion 11.15am

20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity Aswardby Morning Prayer 9.30am Partney Family Service 11.15am

27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity Sausthorpe Morning Prayer 11.15am Skendleby Evening Prayer 3.00pm

St Nicholas, Partney Open Thursdays for Private Prayer 11.30am to 12.30pm

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SERVICES ACROSS GROUP

Bag Enderby, , , , , Harrington, Haugh, Ketsby, Maidenwell, , , , Somersby, South Ormsby, & Worlaby.

JUNE 2021 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP

6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity Tetford Holy Communion 9.30am

13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity

20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity

27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity Tetford Holy Communion 9.30am

St Mary, Tetford Open Thursdays for Private Prayer - 2.00pm to 3.00pm  

Group Registers: Funerals: South Ormsby Group Marjorie Knights 94 years Somersby died 23.04.2021

Partney Cluster Beryl Joan White 91 years Skendleby died 20.04.2021

Marden Hill Cluster Fred Blackbourn 82 years died 27.04.2021

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St Peter & St Paul 29th June -”Peter-tide”

I sometimes wonder just how influential our choice of name is to the way our life develops. It is the connection we make with the inspiration for our name that may make all the difference. It may be that we are names after a family member, a film star, a “personality” but for many of us in the Christian family it is the direct connection with the Saints that give us such a strong sense of being part of something so much greater than just a “Religion”.

Just think about your Mission Team: St David, St Joan (of Ark?), St Teresa (Calcutta?), St Frances (Assisi?), St Jean (John?), and now welcoming St Judith (Jude or of Prussia?) St Peter & St Paul are obvious! Yet directly or indirectly we are connected with that great cloud of witnesses and it would be worth just making a connection with your Saint. Then remembering that Saint means those who are Holy, set apart by God and that each of us by our Baptism are called to be Holy/Saints.

This musing has come about because of the direct connection I can feel between myself and the erratic apostle who against all the odds is called to lead the young church. At the end of this month at “Petertide” I will be commemorating forty years as a priest. In fact I was ordained Priest on 28th June 1981 – the Eve of St Peter’s Day and celebrated the Eucharist for the first time as a Priest on the Monday Evening itself St Peter’s Day.

I was ordained Priest by the Bishop of Barking at Barking Abbey (which must say something) but I am delighted that I share a similar distinction with Bp David Rossdale as he was ordained Deacon in the same service – but whether that makes us both Barking that is up to you to decide. I will not have a “big do” at Peter-tide but if you would join in a prayer of thanks for all the amazing saints we have the privilege of working with and who support us every day I would be very grateful.

Blessings

Peter

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Fran’s Bit

This time last year I encouraged people, in the middle of lockdown, to explore what ‘new’ things God was doing in the Deanery. Today, I received, in my inbox, a virtual postcard. I receive one every Monday from the ‘Chapel in the Fields’, which is a Methodist Church on the edge of Manchester. They ran regular online quiet days throughout last year and now they are reverting back to their usual ‘in person’ quiet days which, sadly, I will not be able to join!

However, the postcards keep coming, and the one I received this morning was contemplating whether or not there is now a need to slow down, and not to rush back to what we were doing before the pandemic struck. The picture on the postcard was of some Abbey ruins, and there was encouragement to take daily time out to wander among the ruins, to soak in the daily rhythm of life that existed when the Abbey was flourishing, and to consider whether this was something that could be adapted by us today. Are we being called to a new monasticism?

It sounds pretty grand, but it isn’t really. It is simply a challenge to still ourselves, to stop and listen to what God is doing within us and within our community. A challenge, perhaps, to spend time in prayer individually and as a church family to see where growth will come – individually and as a church family.

It is so tempting to rush back into what we were doing before – especially as the downturn in our income caused by the inability to hold fundraising activities is increasing worries about paying for insurance and maintenance etc. There is an urgency about opening up and getting the money in.

But what if?

What if we allowed ourselves to take a step back and to simply wait on God together? What if we each committed to pray daily for the people we are in contact with, that they may come to know God for themselves? What if we welcomed the challenge set out by the Diocesan Report: Resourcing Sustainable Church – Time to Change Together?

We are not yet fully back to ‘normal’. Perhaps we never will be!

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Introducing Judith Simons

It has been announced that we will be joined by a Curate, Judith Simons, for 3 years beginning in July when she is ordained Deacon at Lincoln Cathedral. Judith will be an Ordained Local Minister, which means she is a volunteer, and she joins us from the Parish of where she is usually based. She will remain living in Horncastle and initially her training will take place across the Stickney and Marden Hill clusters as she finds her feet within our Deanery. We will be looking to provide her with a wide experience of mission and ministry as the Curacy develops. We are sure she will receive a warm welcome. She introduces herself below.

Being asked to introduce myself has been quite a challenge! My first attempt was deemed to be too boring by my husband and children as, whilst it was factual, did not portray any character or personality! Here is my subsequent attempt. I have frequently found that life has many bizarre turns. For example, when I was 19, I did a parachute jump, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and we have a photograph of me smiling as I jumped out of the plane. However, 15 years later, when on a family holiday in Denmark, I completely froze when doing a tree walk which was only about 20 feet off the ground and found that over the intervening years, I had developed a fear of heights. I don’t know what caused this change, but I blame my husband, as it was whilst watching him play cricket that I got hit on the head by the ball resulting in concussion and a trip to A&E– who knows! God is also good at 360º turns! Shortly after training as an Authorised Lay Minister in 2008 a number of people started suggesting I should consider going into ministry. I duly met with the Diocesan Director of Ordinands and read a couple of books about priesthood and was left questioning why anyone would want to be ordained, for as far as I could see it was about 6 jobs rolled into one and I just couldn’t see how I would be able to fulfil the role. Therefore, I dismissed the idea, and started a new teaching career at Linkage in Toynton All Saints. However, the seed had been

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planted and God had other plans for me, which he revealed during a discernment year studying at Lincoln School of Theology. No one was more surprised than me at this turnaround and I know that it is only by God’s grace that I will be able to serve you all. Lockdown saw me taking up knitting and crocheting (only very basic patterns!), and I continue to enjoy upcycling items by deco patching them. I shall be well prepared for a stall at the next church fete! I am really looking forwards to getting to know you all, but please be warned, I am atrocious at remembering names, so I would ask for your forgiveness in advance for this!

Rev’d Teresa’s Piece Power Surge

It is only when we have a power cut that we realise just how much we rely on electricity for our everyday life. Even when we know we are in the middle of a power cut we still instinctively go to switch on the light when we go into another room and realise how silly we are being. If you are like me, it’s then we realise that we should have put the kettle on 5 minutes ago when we first thought of having a cup of tea! Living in the countryside I have had to learn to be a little prepared for just such eventualities and have candles in; at least it does dispel the darkness even if you can’t make a cuppa.

Without power we can feel lost, and it can be the same with our faith. Without the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives things may seem overwhelming at times, especially during times of change and uncertainty. Yet at times such as these, that is just when we can do with a “top up” of more of God’s Holy Spirit, at work in us and through us. We can achieve great things if we allow him to work in our lives, rather than us trying to take control. Sunday 23rd May was the great feast of Pentecost, the celebration of when God’s Holy Spirit came powerfully down upon the first disciples. Whilst we might not encounter the same amazing experience as those disciples on that first Pentecost, he does want to empower us to carry out God’s Kingdom work where we live. All we have to do, is to be open, and ask for the Holy Spirit to fill us afresh, so that we can do things his way.

If we are feeling as if there has been a power cut in our lives, and hope seems lost, let us turn to prayer and seek the Holy Spirit to enlighten and empower us. Blessings Teresa 12

Rev’d Joan’s Musings

It is said that the early bird catches the worm. Well, this "bird" wasn't searching for worms as I set off down the drive heading for the post box. Approaching the pond, there were the geese. They obviously felt I was encroaching on their territory and protested noisily as they swam across the pond. Letter posted I began the return journey. The geese were now on dry land but were still protesting about my presence and took to the air. Circling the pond they headed across the pasture before deciding to land. I stood watching them for a moment or two and it was then I saw the hare racing across the pasture. Veering to the left he headed uphill towards my cottage and was certainly going to arrive before I did. Well, I thought, what a lovely start to the day, I might now embark on dusting and polishing with a degree of enthusiasm - but first a cup of tea! As I sipped I was aware of birds arriving and departing from the window bird feeder. Then came a stronger pecking sound than usual and I realised the greater spotted woodpecker was balancing on the feeder. He usually heads for the bird table so why the change of habit. It was simply because I had neglected to replenish the food on the bird table. Dusting and polishing must wait.

Little Steeping

At the time of writing this piece , I am pleased to say that we have been successful here at St Andrews in having our first Sunday morning Eucharist service since lockdown began, (last service February 2020)

Thank you to all who attended. It was really uplifting to see you all again. The fact that it was Pentecost Sunday gave even more importance to the service because we were once again able to feel the spirit giving new life to our church after such a long absence. The masks did not interfere with the true breath of the spirit even though they fogged our spectacles. Not being able to sing to the Lord is a detriment to our physical worship but not to our spiritual cause. Father Peter provided music which helped us feel the presence and promise of new life, with the building coming alive to the sound.

Provided the regulations do not change we shall be having our 4th Sunday in the month service at 11.15am instead of 9.30am.

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We are still hoping to do a Churchyard clear-up, (weather permitting) very soon, there are now 3 names on the list, get in touch if you are able to help. We are also in the early stages of trying to put a project together to address some of the exterior maintenance issues of the fabric. It is hoped that we may be able to arrange some fund raising activities before the Autumn in order to boost funds to this project. (More on this later) Basil, contact number 07790214675

Dandelion Facts:

• Dandelions are NOT weeds - they are a common meadow herb of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. • A dandelion seed can travel up to 5 miles before it lands. • Every part of the dandelion is edible, roots, leaves and flowers. • 1 cup of dandelion greens = 535% of your daily recommended vitamin K and 112% of vitamin A. • Up until the 1800’s, dandelions were seen as extremely beneficial. People would remove grass to plant dandelions! • The name dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the coarsely-toothed leaves. • Dandelions have one of the longest flowering seasons of any plant. • The dandelion flower opens to greet the morning and closes in the evening to go to sleep. • The dandelion is the only flower that represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow flower resembles the sun, the puff ball resembles the moon and the dispersing seeds resemble the stars.

Remember – A weed is just a flower in the wrong place!

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May

It’s now the merry month Wherein one might an’ if one would And, lo the giddy wooer would A-wooing go. Behold the maidens coy and lusty lads Walk hand in hand Hey nonny no. And so they should And ought they all to hear the call of maying? Yes, they may! Bill Rose

High Mill, Kirkby Hill, Old Bolingbroke, , PE23 4HP Telephone: 01790-763 627 Mobile: 07870-646 015 email: [email protected]

We are now re-open from 10.00am - 4.00pm Mondays and Wednesday to Saturday and closed Tuesdays and Sundays

We will be able to serve refreshments in the tearoom or outside on the decking or in the garden.

We have moved the craft room to one of the stables.

Stable 5 will be open for sales of secon d-hand books - there is a vast selection in there - do come and browse

There is a special offer on greeting cards. Buy any 2 and get 1 free (cheapest card)

We look forward to welcoming you back to the shop and gardens.

Blessings to you

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ST ANDREWS CHURCH

HALTON HOLEGATE

THE WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!

We are pleased to announce that the designated church website, produced as

part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Community engagement projects

is now available to view online.

Lots to see and read.

The site can be accessed at the following

website:

haltonholegatestandrew.co.uk

Halton Holegate May 100 Club winners

P Bourn C King G Warner

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Toynton All Saints May Draw Winners 1st No.6 S Pawson 2nd No.18 A Shaw 3rd No.45 A Stainton

Marden Hill Cluster May Draw Winners 1st No.25 J Bamford 2nd No.20 A Cooper

Toynton St Peter Church

Starting 5th July

The 4 C's Coffee morning

1st Monday of each month from 10am to 12noon COAT to keep warm CLOTH to clean

CUP for a cuppa CHAT to each other. This will be a time to clean the church while enjoying each other’s company. Come and go as you wish and help to keep this beautiful little church open. Parking is limited so if you are feeling fit you could park at the village hall and walk!

STICKFORD OPEN GARDEN

CREAM TEAS Come and see the beautiful garden with roses and lilies in bloom at The Old School House, Church Road, Stickford and enjoy tea and cakes

Sunday 6th June 2pm to 4pm

Everyone welcome (Event cancelled if raining) Proceeds to St Helen’s Church, Stickford

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SPILSBY U3A MONTHLY ZOOM MEETING

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday 9th June, 2.00pm SPEAKER: Ian Buchan SUBJECT: MY MAGIC, MAGICIANS AND MORE ALL MEETINGS WILL BE VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

For further information please contact Paul on 01790 756834 or email [email protected]

COFFEE MORNING ON 4TH SEPTEMBER in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom 10 till 12 Join us at a coffee morning on 4th September. Free drinks and cake! Raffle and group information. Newcomers- come and find out what we have to offer. Members and past members - We would love to see you all again!

MONTHLY MEETING u3a monthly meetings will hopefully restart in the Franklin Hall on the second Wednesday of the month beginning 8th September 2pm- 4pm. The speaker on 8th September is KINDRA JONES and she will be talking about “1000 YEARS OF FASHION”.

Twitchers Tweeters and Birders

If you visit St Marys Church Hundleby after

11th June you will be able to add some very

rare birds to your list.

However if you are not an expert on birds but want to join in with our

yarnbomb madness just take a stroll around the village to see what

you can spot.

Hundleby Yarnbomb event from 11th June for one week

Please observe Covid guidelines

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AUNTIE AGGIE MAKES WINE

‘tis the season for wine and she makes it so fine, with nettles from the hedge, even leaves or root veg. Wine she will make from most anything that grows, peapods, honeysuckle, mint or the petals of a rose.

Elderflower wine to tease your palate that you’ll return another day, beetroot wine, potato, even carrot and dandelion wine with its fine bouquet. Wines you have never tasted before, all of these and many, many more, prepared with great care, many known, many rare, stored cool in the cubby-hole ‘neath the stairs.

Oh to be in Brynna now, to taste the wines, I’ll show you how, we’ll take a bottle from the shelf and, dear Auntie Aggie, DRINK YOUR HEALTH. Ema Fields

Over the Hills and Far Away

On January 3rd 1969 our family made its way, by road, to the extreme north coast of the Scottish mainland, Dounreay. We only made it as far as Golspie, on the Moray coast, on the first day before we broke down! It was snowing, and luckily, we had stopped outside the local hotel. There were rooms available and we gratefully decamped into a warm and welcoming environment. We were 2 grownups, 3 children and a parrot. The bird was surprisingly not troubled by her change of environment, there being no such thing as snow in her birth home of Malaya. The first night in the Highlands was full of surprises. That evening a highland ball was to take place at the hotel. After being fed and watered our children were to see the guests arriving from the upstairs balcony. Alighting, from Land Rovers and other 4 wheel vehicles, came a host of folk in full highland dress and ready for a party! Not ever to be forgotten, was to be our eldest son’s shaky comment “Do we have to wear the kilt to school!” 19

The next day, we dusted the snow from the care and pressed onto Thurso. One more surprise, as we entered Caithness, was the appearance of a large red deer stag standing proudly in the middle of the road. We had truly arrived in the Highlands and we loved it.

Thurso and the neighbouring harbour of Scrabster were very quiet and apparently deserted when we arrived. They were still getting over the Hogmanay celebrations. Fortunately, we were met by the officer I was to relieve on this tour of duty. He ushered us into a temporary rented house and settled us in with some firewood and necessary victuals. The first found open shop in Thurso was ‘The Red Grocer’ on the corner of the main street. A friendly face and shelves fully stacked with more varieties on Scotch whisky than I could have imagined! I had better explain that I had been appointed to the Admiralty Reactor Test Establishment (ARTE later HMS Vulcan) sited alongside the larger Dounreay Nuclear Site some 10 miles west of Thurso on the coast. The RN site was separate from the Dounreay complex and had the complete after end of a nuclear submarine, complete with nuclear reactor and propulsion machinery.

We, the family, would spend two winters and two summers in the far north and the far north west of Scotland. We lived in Thurso in the long winters and rented the gate house cottage of the Taylor Sandside estate by Reay village in the summers. Life was full of new surprises, in particular, whilst in residence at the cottage. To name but one, as residents of the vast estate we had the privilege of cutting, drying, harvesting and burning peat. We also had the year long run of the Sutherland coastline and glens.

Food in Thurso and Reay was an interesting mixture of rarely available fresh vegetables and fruit and an abundance of proteins and potatoes. The potatoes and some fish (‘tatties and herrings’) arrived at the door carried by enterprising traders from Ullapool. The proteins came by a similar delivery in the form of fish, crabs, mutton, game and pigeons (shot). Processing food had some interesting new features. The game and the pigeons were stripped of their fur, feathers and skin then gutted and cleaned by the children. They turned out to be keen and budding forensic students. Denise had not realised we were breeding an enthusiastic group of ghouls.

Then there was the whole salmon which arrived, delivered quietly, by ‘strangers in the night’. We had been advised to buy a freezer and we surely made our first mistake by freezing a 9lb salmon whole and then having to hack saw it into useable portions later in the season! Sinbad.

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St Helen's PCC Invite you to EAST KEAL'S OPEN GARDENS.

5 Gardens on show Subject to National Corona Virus Restrictions

Sunday 27th June

From 11am-4pm

Admission and map £5 per adult from participating gardens Children Free

Refreshments and stalls including plants, cakes,

raffle, jewellery and Tombola at Pine Tree, Main Road East Keal Hosted by Cynthia and Bill Atkin.

All proceeds to

St Helen's Church East Keal

☺ You don’t stop laughing when you grow old. You grow old when you stop laughing!

You don’t really realise how old you are until you sit on the floor and then try to get back up!

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Extra Muse from Rev’d Joan

Many people have alarm clocks, others a kind of internal alarm system whilst the telephone can also be used to rouse one from slumber. Me, I have a pheasant who seems to think that 5.00am is a reasonable time to summon me to wakefulness. This particular pheasant is easily recognised by a distinctive patch of coloured feathers on his back. He has requisitioned the space under a bush in the garden at the front of my cottage into what I can only describe as the pheasant equivalent of a "man cave". He then has easy access to the pasture. After waking me up Phil Pheasant then enters the pasture to forage for breakfast. Yes, I have given him a name, it seems only polite as our relationship has developed.

Leaving the pasture Phil inspects the base of the bird table hoping to find seeds dropped by smaller birds. This task completed he then heads for the lawn at the side of the cottage and appears unperturbed if I put in an appearance. He marches across the grass quietly muttering to himself. Perhaps he's grumbling about what he considers to be my invasion of his territory. Phil heads for the path which winds around the back of the family's garden. He reappears about 10 minutes later and retraces his footsteps still quietly muttering and returns to his pheasant cave. Occasionally he is accompanied by a hen pheasant. They haven't informed me of her name - could it be Phyllis or Philomena?

I wonder if Phil and his partner know the visitor to my garden. Meet Phineas Pheasant who paid a few visits to admire the snowdrops. He has now disappeared so maybe he changed his name and has now taken up residency near Joan? ☺

Thank you…

Margaret Isaac and family would like to thank all her friends and neighbours in Old Bolingbroke village for their kind words and thoughts after the loss of her dear husband, Bob. 22

Hundleby

BookSwap

We are so pleased to be back.

Our first meeting will be th Thursday 8 July

Then every second Thursday of the month.

Hundleby Parish Rooms 2pm to 4pm

CANDLESBY CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL

Saturday 31 July & Sunday 1 August

10am – 3pm

Refreshments available. Plants for sale.

ALL WELCOME

Hundleby Summer Fete

Saturday 14th August

Traditional Games, Teas, Stalls, Raffle, Children’s Treasure Hunt.

Organised by the Hundleby W.I, St. Mary’s Church, Hundleby Outreach Project and the Parish Council.

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Thieves Author: Lucy Mills Date: 01 June 2021

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

Comparison is indeed a thief of joy, but it’s not the only thief out there. For some of us, anxiety has always been a threat. We get tangled in its tendrils. What we repeat gets reinforced and becomes a default setting. We start accepting the thieves; they become our drivers.

Anxiety is not a good driver. It jerks us about. It grips too tightly what it needs to release and, conversely, doesn’t take hold of that which needs a firmer steer. We brake when we shouldn’t and end up stranded, or rush ahead to get through when we would do better to pause. We make snap decisions or struggle to make any decisions. We second-guess ourselves then condemn ourselves for doing so, never sure of which way to turn or even if the signposts are accurate. We worry about appearances; we fear others watching our wobbliness; we are easily made uncomfortable or derailed by an offhand remark.

For some, anxiety constantly edges into the driving seat, or sits far too close as a passenger (it makes a troublesome backseat driver, too!). In the world as it has been for the past year or so, anxiety has squished itself into the vehicles of many lives – not just those who are accustomed to it, but others, who are unused to its constant, draining patter.

It’s easy to condemn ourselves for our own anxieties, or, if it’s not something we grapple with, be too dismissive of its impact on others. Acknowledging it and recognising that we are allowed to feel how we are feeling is a start. Only then do we make the jump – “I don’t have to stay here, how can I break this habit?” – which will mean different things for different people, be it small techniques to settle our minds, making bigger lifestyle changes or seeking medical help.

Helping others with their anxiety is similar, not invalidating their right to feel, but acknowledging the place they inhabit before trying to coax them out. Condemning people for worrying too much, or being anxious about ‘nothing’, doesn’t appreciate how life-affecting their feelings are; it makes them feel worse.

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What is the opposite of anxiety? Calm? Confidence? Biblically, the big opposite is peace. When we are told, ‘do not be anxious about anything’ but to present all our concerns to God, we recognise that our anxieties, of whatever size or category, matter to God. ‘Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you’ – 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV). In offering up our anxious prayers to the One who sees the depths of our hearts, we are offered not just calm, not just confidence, but peace beyond understanding. Incomprehensible peace! Peace when it doesn’t make sense. A peace that guards both our hearts and our minds: protection from the thieves.

From Angela in Birmingham

‘Thank you, God, for stirring me to do that!’ were the closing words of my article in the March edition of Grape Vine. I had set myself a mini challenge to walk a mile each day, logging 100 miles by the end of April. Well, I did it, and it felt good! 102 walks achieved. On occasions I travelled further, especially when the weather warmed and the sun shone and I sought the tranquillity of the canal towpath. The fresh air and blossoming trees continue to beckon so perhaps I will achieve 300 miles by next Christmas! God stirs us in many good ways. Daily there are moments when our inner spirits well up with joy or gratitude. Before bedtime I write in a journal and I try to recall these brief moments: I’ll share some with you:- Stepping under a warm shower, being enveloped in a heated bath towel. morning sunshine streaming through windows, standing alone in an avenue of trees, bluebells emerging, a carpet of crocuses, sitting outside drinking coffee with a friend, a good night’s sleep, smell of bacon in the pan, the feel of a new book, “Hello Grandma” when I’ve joined my family bubble, a friend’s voice over the ‘phone, a tooth repaired, a good TV drama, a stranger’s smile, sitting in my allotted Church space waiting for Worship, Sunday lunch delivered, a heron on the rooftop, taking a tray of golden brown sausage rolls from the oven, slipping between clean sheets, visiting the local charity shop; and much, much more.

Some thoughts will resonate with you, others may bring to mind your own recollections. ‘Count your blessings, name them one by one’, these words from an old hymn remind us not to take things for granted. As the promises of spring blossom into the warmth and light of summer, so our ‘thank yous’ should resound through the rhythms of our days.

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The Good Ole Days!?

Back in the days of tanners and bobs, When Mothers had patience and Fathers had jobs. When football team families wore hand me down shoes, And T.V gave only two channels to choose. Back in the days of three penny bits, when schools employed nurses to search for your nits. When snowballs were harmless; ice slides were Back in the days of hot ginger beers, when children remained so for more than six years. When children respected what older folks said, and pot was a thing you kept under your bed. Back in the days of Listen with Mother, when neighbours were friendly and talked to each other. When cars were so rare you could play in the street. When Doctors made house calls; Police walked the beat. Back in the days of Milligan's Goons, when butter was butter and songs all had tunes. It was dumplings for dinner and trifle for tea, and your annual break was a day by the sea. Back in the days of Dixon's Dock Green, Crackerjack pens and Lyons ice cream. When children could freely wear National Health glasses, and teachers all stood at the FRONT of their classes Back in the days of rocking and reeling, when mobiles were things that you hung from the ceiling. When woodwork and pottery got taught in schools, and everyone dreamed of a win on the pools. Back in the days when I was a lad, I can't help but smile for the fun that I had. Hopscotch and roller skates; snowballs to lob. Back in the days of tanners and bobs.

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CAPTION COMPETITION

MAY WINNER

I'm all ready to take the service--I've got my dog collar on.’ Congratulations –Brian Pinnion

Just for laughs: ‘Will you come and follow me?’ – Angela Brady

‘It's Access All Areas when you wear a dog collar!’ – Christine King

‘Am I early or late for mass, there is no one else coming through the door?’ – Dawn O’Connor

‘and before you ask, I am wearing my dog collar’ - Peter Mackinder

'We sit, or kneel, to pray' – Dennis Cooper

‘For a nice clean church call on General dogsbody.’ – John Crowhurst

‘Man's best friend, at your service!’ – Elizabeth Pinnion ‘Church Watchdog appointed! Works for peanuts!’ – June Fitz Gibbon

JUNE PHOTO

Please send your captions by 14th June to

‘Caption Competition’

The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF

or email to [email protected]

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Fenwold Veterinary Practice

Caring Compassionate and Professional Care for your Pets

Boston Road Heath Road 110 High Street SPILSBY PE23 5HD PE25 3ST LN12 1BG Tel. 01790 752227 Tel. 01754 767444 Tel. 01507 478182

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LOUTH PLAYGOERS GRAPE VINE MAGAZINE RIVERHEAD THEATRE

All copy for next month's issue to FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS

be with the Editor by the 14th of the month. Due to the current situation The Vicarage, Church Street, the theatre is postponing all Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5EF productions.

Email: Please contact the theatre direct for [email protected] further information.

Grape Vine Advertising Prices per year

Box Office 01507 600350 1 /8 page - £40 1 www.louthriverheadtheatre.com /4 page - £60 1 /2 page - £90 Full page - £160

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PETE WATERSON

DECORATING

Massage Therapist SERVICES Tel: 07500 946611

• Full Body Massage/Deep Tissue Massage • Back, neck & shoulders massage ~ painting ~ • Head, neck & arm massage ~ wallpapering ~ • Seated Acupressure chair massage • Indian Head Massage ~ tiling ~

• Thai foot massage • Facial Rejuvenation • Hot Stones 07432 563722 • Spa wraps 01205 480434 • Warm Bamboo [email protected] • Myofascial Release • Nutrition Advice • Facials Any size jobs considered

Any treatments can be tailor made Free no obligation quote to fit requirements Email: [email protected] BTEC Level 2 Painting and Decorating The Lodge, Partney, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4PF

RAITHBY VILLAGE HALL Planning a wedding, a party or just a family get together? PRIVATE HIRE

Book our historic village hall for your Looking for a venue? private function or for a meeting, lecture, or regular classes. Look no further Full kitchen facilities, crockery and glassware with seating and tables for TOYNTON VILLAGE HALL up to 50-60 people.

❖ available for hire Disabled facilities

❖ up to 120 catered for Our rate is just £7.50 per hour, with ❖ excellent kitchen facilities special weekend rates for weddings ❖ fully heated. and reduced rates for regular bookings. For charges and to book call Contact Hall Manager Sindy Prince on 01790 752076, 01790 755436 or 07780 220913 01790 752249 or email or find us on Facebook [email protected] 33

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SPILSBY GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME

Doing things good neighbours do…

If you need help or know of someone who would appreciate support please contact: Telephone 07716 127186 or email [email protected]

Simply leave your name, address and ‘phone number with brief details of the help required and we will get back to you.

5%5% Off Off aallll services services withwith this this Advert Advert whenwhen quoting quoting GrapeGrape Vine Vine  [email protected] www.arborash.co.uk

DARREN SHARP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Local Builder/Decorator

Over 30 years experience General Maintenance of in the building trade

Home and Garden All aspects of Property Maintenance Painting – Interior and exterior undertaken

Fencing NO JOB TOO SMALL! Hedge trimming and tree work

Bathroom and kitchen fitting Telephone: 01790 753253 or 07875 643 851 Tiling for a

All maintenance jobs considered FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE

PHIL WHITE 73 Halton Road Spilsby Mobile 07422 515681 Lincs Email: [email protected] PE23 5LD

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Partney Ray Ford Church of Carpentry & Joinery Aided

Bespoke/Heritage Primary School

• Beautiful rural setting on the edge of the Mob: 07776 288639 Lincolnshire Wolds Tel: 01790 754006 • Only a couple of miles from Spilsby • Distinctive Church School character 9 Winston Road, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5HJ • Strong links with our local community • Active Parent Association • Friendly, supportive, caring Staff and Governing Body

• Unique opportunities for your child

• Lots of extra-curricular activities Eresby Hall is situated in Spilsby providing available resident ial care for older people offering high ‘A real small school family atmosphere’ quality long and short-term care and flexible day Come and judge for yourself! care in a homely environment. Our tea room is open: Maddison Lane, Partney, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4PX Thursdays 10am–11.30pm Sundays 2pm–4pm Tel: 01790 753319 Please contact Zoe Randall on Email: [email protected]

01790 752495 for more information. Headteacher: Mrs Sue Kay

Registered charity no 1048355 www.partneyschool.co.uk

Garden Machinery  Kitchenware

Housewares  DIY  Tools

Paint mixing now available

1 High Street, Spilsby ~ Tel: 01790 752548

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The Compleat

Gardener Ltd Advertising We are, qualified gardeners working for domestic and Space commercial clients throughout the area. Available We have established an enviable reputation for our work and can offer you a quality service backed by garden design expertise

We are also able to provide a total lawn-care package to give you the emerald green lawn you have always wanted.

For further information and a free estimate – without obligation, please call Mark Fort on 01790754479

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J & J FUELS

(BOSTON) Your local suppliers of Domestic Heating Oil & Farm Diesel ------Family owned and run for

over 30 years. ------Prompt delivery Competitive prices Friendly service ------Contact us on 01205 760638

Anytime All major credit cards accepted

Jacky & Simon welcome you to HORNCASTLE EYE CARE

BLUELINE COTTAGE NHS and Private Eye Examinations BED & BREAKFAST Includes Digital Retinal Imaging Budget to top designer frames 37 HUNDLEBY ROAD SPILSBY PE23 5LP Single Vision spectacles from £19.95 complete Tel: 01790 754970 Bifocals and Varifocals Mobile: 07958 650927 from £59.95 complete

Repairs and on site glazing for a fast service

3-4 Market Place Horncastle LN9 5HD Tel: 01507 526527 [email protected]

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Let your cat stay in the comfort of its Halton Holegate own familiar surroundings when Church of England you are away from home. Primary School

Halton Holegate is a good (Ofsted “The Cat Lady” 2014) school with a friendly, family will visit your home atmosphere, encouraging children to daily while you are reach their full potential. away and attend to We are proud of our whole school your cat’s needs. community and invite you to make an appointment to look round and have a Less stressful for your cat and chat. cheaper for you than cattery fees. Head teacher – Andrew Leeman

Contact: Phone Sally, “The Cat Lady”, on Station Road, Halton Holegate, 07793 551380 Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5PB

to discuss your cat’s requirements. 01790 752 575

[email protected]

or visit our website: www.haltonholegateprimaryschool.co.uk

MNM Pest Management

NPTA Accredited Technician

Problem with wasps, ants or flies

moles, rats and mice?

Prompt, affordable, service, covering the Coast and Wolds in Agricultural, Commercial and Domestic Premises

Contact your local Technician, Mick Dales (RPPT) on: 01754 890637 or 07904 170033

Please call for any help and advice

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Family run independent company providing a personal memorial as a lasting tribute to a loved one in everlasting granite, slate, marble and stone

Visit our showroom: 110 Horncastle Road, Boston PE21 9HY Call us for a brochure: 01205 362652 or visit our website at: www.williamkent.co.uk

Betty’s Sewing Box

Vesta House, Roman Bank, Skegness (next to bingo hall)

Cushions/Curtains/Clothing

Alterations and Repairs

Tel Betty Lilley on (07593)

372104/(01790) 752071

R & P

Decorating Services All Painting and Decorating

work undertaken. Over 10 years experience.

For advice or quotation Ring Rob –

Office 01790 756877 Or Mobile 07950 244219 40

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GM Electrical

Registered Domestic

Electrician

For all domestic electrical work.

From the simplest of repairs to

complete re-wires.

Call Graham on 01754 830654 or 0791 7058230

Part P Qualified, Fully Insured.

For a friendly & professional

service.

PARKER’S FUNERAL DIRECTORS

For personal, caring and sympathetic service.

Family business established over 100 years.

Contact:

SANDRA PARKER

VICTORIA PARKER-HILL DipFD

Choice of Prepayment Plans – Private Chapels of Rest – 24 Hour Service.

16 St. John Street, Wainfleet, Telephone: 01754 880334

4 Church Street, Spilsby, Telephone 01790 754700

And 1, Sea Road, , Telephone 01754 873035 www.ParkersFuneralDirectors.co.uk

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BOSTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES UNIT 2, COWBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK, COWBRIDGE BOSTON, LINCS PE22 7DJ

TEL 01205 350737 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE bostonelectrics.co.uk

WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SERVING CUSTOMERS IN THIS AREA NOW SINCE 1985.

WE REPAIR MOST ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FROM VACUUM CLEANERS, MICROWAVE OVENS TO COOKERS AND WASHING MACHINES.

IN OUR EXTENSIVE SHOWROOM WE HAVE ON DISPLAY ➢ over 100 fridges and freezers ➢ over 40 washing machines and dryers ➢ over 40 cookers and over 40 ovens and hobs. ➢ vacuum cleaners ➢ microwave ovens ➢ cooker hoods ➢ all colours of kettle and toaster ➢ food mixers and fryers ➢ table lamps and light fittings

WE CAN OFFER EXTENDED GUARANTEES AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES

DELIVERY AND CONNECTING (NOT GAS) PLUS REMOVAL OF THE OLD APPLIANCE IS FREE OF CHARGE

WE ALSO SELL • lots of different sorts of lamps including pearl light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and fittings • salt for water softeners • cooker hood filters and • spares for washing machines • plus lots of unusual bits and pieces

COME IN AND BROWSE NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN BOSTON YOU WILL FIND US FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL

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BOLINGBROKE DEANERY MINISTRY http://lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby/

Bishop of Lincoln The Rt. Rev. Christopher Lowson Team Vicar & Tel: 01522 50 40 90 Curate to South Ormsby Group Office: Edward King House, Minster Yard, The Rev’d Teresa McLaughlin Lincoln LN2 1PU The Rectory, Skegness Road, email: [email protected] Partney, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 4PG Tel: 01790 752344 email: [email protected]

Archdeacon of Lincoln Assistant Curate The Venerable Gavin Kirk The Rev’d Jean Coates 01522 504039 Contact via The Vicarage, Spilsby [email protected] email: [email protected]

The Rural Dean of Bolingbroke Deanery Synod The Rev’d Canon Peter Coates Joint Chairmen: The Vicarage, Church Street, The Rural Dean and Lay Chair Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF Mr. Bill Rose Tel: 01790 752526 email: [email protected] Bolingbroke Deanery Administrator & Grape Vine Editor Mrs Jane Howsam Bolingbroke Deanery Group The Vicarage, Church Street, Team Ministry Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF Marden Hill, Partney, Tel: 01790 752526 Spilsby & Stickney Clusters email: [email protected] [email protected] Team Rector Mon-Fri 9.30am–1.30pm The Rev’d Canon Peter Coates (address as above). http://lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby/ Retired Clergy The Rev’d. Joan Thornett Gardener’s Cottage, Harrington, Team Vicar Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 4NH The Rev’d Fran Jeffries Tel: 01790 754151 The Rectory, Horbling Lane, email: [email protected] Stickney, Boston, Lincs. PE22 8DQ Tel: 01205 481183 email: [email protected] Reader & Community Chaplain Mr Paul McLaughlin Tel: 01790 752344

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