SHORELINE Group of Parishes: St Matthew, Skegness; St Clement, Skegness; St Mary, Winthorpe; SS Peter and Paul, ; St Nicholas, Addlethorpe

January 2018 Issue 27

DistributedDistributed freeFREE throughout throughout Skegness Skegness andand the Surroundingsurrounding areaarea Who’s Who in the Ministry Team Rural Dean Reverend Ros Latham Rector Reverend Richard Holden Associate Priest Reverend Michelle Houldershaw Permanent Deacon Reverend Christine Anderson Reader Linda Allaway Reader Jean Smith -assisted by our Lay Ministry Team, Churchwardens and supporting our various Chaplaincies in the Memorial Service Workplace, Hospital, Schools and Families and Bereavement. For those who have lost a loved one, in whatever circumstances, memories are so precious. Time may smooth the pain of bereavement, but so many things can evoke memories – a word, a place, Parish Secretary Gwen Drury a piece of music. For all who want to remember in peace, the church building can be the place Contacts: Parish Office open 9am – Noon Mon-Fri to be quiet and reflect. Here in Skegness, St Matthew’s is open on weekday mornings for anyone and everyone to come in. And for many, the regular memorial services held there three times a Tel: 01754 763875 year – in January, May and September – are open to everyone, whenever and wherever the funeral email: [email protected] was held. It’s an opportunity to remember with thanksgiving those who have been important in web page: www.skegness-anglican.org.uk our lives. The candles that are lit during those services are an important reminder that we are all together in our grief and that the light of Christ is around us and with us. To book a baptism or a wedding, come to the Parish Office at St Matthew’s Church Perhaps, on reflection, you may think that the funeral of your loved one wasn’t quite the service on Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm that you expressly wanted or needed at the time. If that is the case, come and see if a service or on Saturday 10.00am - 11.00am that offers a different space for your thoughts can help. The views expressed by individuals in this magazine are not necessarily the The next memorial service is in St Matthew’s Church (‘the church on the roundabout’) at 6.00 views of the editorial team. Advertising in the magazine does not imply an endorsment or promotion of the advertisement, nor its content, products pm on Sunday 21 January. Come along, bring family and friends, hear a message of hope, listen to or services. Errors and omissions, whilst regrettable may occur. Please don’t music, say a prayer and, if you wish, light a candle. It is led by members of the team who will be panic just email us at: [email protected] and the appropiate familiar to many, both in a church and community context. action will be taken. No responsibility can be taken for incorrect information being published if supplied to the editor/editorial team Even if you think that you or your loved one were ‘not religious’, this event may just help you on the journey through a difficult period in your life…..it may even help in the realisation that we are Would you like to place an advertisement in this magazine? all together in something much bigger than ourselves. Over the next few months we hope to make a feature of the inside pages as advertising space. We would like it to be a directory for local businesses and trades people. Reverend Christine Anderson Rates are per annum (12 issues per year) Inside full page £350.00, Inside half page £200.00, Inside quarter page, £125.00 To confirm your space please contact: The Parish Office: Email [email protected] , Tel 01754 763875 The great North Sea Flood of January 1953

Exceptional weather conditions 65 years ago, on 31 January and 01 February 1953, created what has been described as the worst national peacetime disaster to hit the UK – the North Sea flood.

In England, 307 people were killed as the sea broke through along the East Coast, but Holland was even more badly hit: 1836 people died there.

The cause of the disaster was a deep Atlantic depression passing to the north of Scotland and moving southeast down the relatively shallow North Sea. Northerly gales forced sea water south at high tide, causing a tidal surge which locally exceeded 18.4ft above mean sea level. (In normal conditions, 9ft is considered very high.)

Because no warning system was in place, whole communities were unaware of the imminent threat. As well as the deaths in England and the Netherlands, 28 died in Belgium, 19 in Scotland and 361 at sea, including 133 on the ferry MV Princess Victoria.

As a result of the inundation, an official service for forecasting coastal flooding – the Storm Tides Warning Service – was established within the Met Office. It aims to forecast this kind The Daily Service Celebrates of event five days ahead. Sea defences have also been hugely improved. A Big Birthday Ninety years ago this month BBC Radio broadcast for the first time a short Daily Service at 10.15. In those days, that was the start of its daily programmes. It’s half an hour later now, but it’s still there, the longest running programme on the BBC, after News and Weather forecasts.

The appearance of the Daily Service in 1928 was, in fact, the result of a tireless and determined campaign by a lady in Bushey, Hertfordshire, Miss Kathleen Cordeux. For two years she had campaigned for a short Christian service each morning ‘for the sick and house-bound’ – ‘just some sacred music, a hymn, a Bible reading and prayer’. Through the letters column in the , and then by bombarding the director-general of the BBC, John Reith, after two years, she got her way – at first as an ‘experiment’, to test the demand.

The response from listeners was immediate and enthusiastic and 90 years later, I think even she would be surprised to find that it is still there every day on Radio 4. And it still follows her proposed content: sacred music, a hymn, a Bible reading and a prayer. The Silver Line Some of you may recognise Kirsty Mowbray from ‘St Matthews Toddler Group’. This is not the only volunteering she does - Kirsty is involved with the charity ‘The Silver Line’ a free and confidential helpline for people over 60, founded by Dame Esther Rantzen. More than half of people over 75 live alone and 1 in 10 suffer intense loneliness. The Silver line team answers telephone calls from anybody wanting somebody to talk to, about literally anything, and gives an opportunity for the lonely to tell us how they are feeling. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. Our National FREE helpline at any time of the day is 0800 4 70 80 90.

The newly established Coastal BID (Business Improvement District) Company is looking forward to a very busy 2018 with promotion of the beautiful, vibrant Lincolnshire Coast, including the popular resort destinations of Skegness, Ingoldmells, Chapel St Leonards, Sutton-on-Sea and . The BID was voted in by the majority of some 1100+ businesses across the Lincolnshire Coast area and is now putting plans in place to attract more visitors to the coast through improved promotion, introducing new events – as well as supporting some existing events, improvements for branding and aesthetics of the area as well as greater support for businesses. The BID should generate in the region of £3m over the next 5 years, money paid in by businesses – 1.5% of rateable value above £5,000 – will be invested for a variety of projects within the BID area. Plans to date already include the return of Summer Firework displays for both Skegness and Mablethorpe to help bring a boost to the night-time economy, a vintage seaside festival, Halloween events and more. With the help of a brilliant team of Coastal Ambassadors, a promotional tourism trailer will attend events and attractions throughout the coastal area and further afield. Production of promotional videos is already underway to highlight what our wild and natural coastline can offer for both residents and visitors. Skegness business owner, Danny Brookes said “The Lincolnshire Coast embracing the BID is a great step forward in securing collective responsibility for improving our fantastic area and developing it as the best Coastal destination in the UK!” Look out for the new BID website coming soon, you can also keep up to date with information on Facebook and Twitter @visitlincscoast The BID team can be contacted on 01754 611845 or email [email protected] The Site Of The Former Tower Gardens Pavilion Winthorpe Community New Community Building A Step Closer At its meeting on Wednesday 06 December, Skegness Town Council agreed to move forward to Partnership the next stage of developing a community building on the site of the derelict pavilion in Tower The Winthorpe Community Partnership started Gardens. During the feasibility and business planning stage, the Council will continue to consult some years ago as a tenants association working with residents of Skegness, to inform and help shape the future of what the building could look with local housing providers. During the last few like. years the group has strengthened and felt the At the end of the feasibility and business planning stage, outline drawings will be produced need to develop and it is now a CIO , charitable together with cost estimates so that the Council can consider whether to proceed to seek incorporated organisation. planning consent, obtain the funding and move forward to the construction stage. Its base is an old Methodist building on the main At the meeting the Council extended its vision to include requesting the transfer of the whole of Tower Gardens and the car park in Scarbrough Avenue from District Council so road in Winthorpe. The Methodists allows them to that Skegness Town Council can control the environment around the new building and be able run the building and fully support the community to ensure that the park meets the needs of residents for years to come. Consultation during the Reg No: 1172258 work they are doing. A lot of things carried out at feasibility stage will start soon. the community centre benefit local people and many different activities are organised. Residents can have their say by: - Service providers are invited to deliver and address what is needed by the community. visiting the website www.skegness.gov.uk The centre is run by volunteers and the Community Coordinator is Jodi Bradbury. via Facebook look for SkegnessTownCouncil The aim of the group is to provide the community with more choice and more via twitter #SkegnessCouncil opportunities and to build on that knowledge. Clubs, activities, training and anything For those without access to the internet there will be face to face opportunities (to be arranged else needed to benefit and improve the health and well-being in the community. The and advertised) OR residents can phone the Council on 01754766113 for more details. intention is to build a purpose built community hub within the next few years and to bring more health services to the community along with the social aspects which are already offered. By working with the residents, service providers and partners it is hoped to create a dynamic and inclusive neighbourhood where everyone works together. For More information or to get involved please contact Jodi on 07738997000 or Email: [email protected] Best Place to Eat – sponsor The Royal Hotel Skegness Business Awards San Rufo’s The 3rd Skegness Business Awards were the best ever, said Paul Dixon Chair of the Skegness Partnership. Steak n Stuff He was speaking at the conclusion of a spectacular night at the Southview Hotel where 220 people The Vine from the Skegness Business Community celebrated success, effort and downright determination Retailer of the Year – sponsor Fix Auto The Bodyshop from the people behind the businesses. There was a large entry for the 10 categories. Some familiar Chuckling Cheese from previous years such as Accommodation of the Year which was won by the Savoy Hotel and new Kirks Quality foods categories including Health & Beauty which proved very popular. The winner Beautique, a relatively People First Mobility new business took the crown with finalists Top Notch and Hair Trix very worthy contenders. Business Person of the Year – Skegness Chamber The winner of the Learning Achiever of the Year, Paula Swain demonstrated that age is no barrier to Claire Millit Skegness Jobs / Millits Recruitment Solutions education and that determination and doggedness are more effective than a gift or talent taken for Nicolle Herrington Turtle Tots granted. Through tears and supported by compere Melvyn Prior from BBC Radio Lincolnshire,she Taj Bola Entrepeneur outlined the journey which has taken her to university “achieving her dreams”. The finalists ranged from the new, through growing businesses to the established. They had each been Chef of the Year – sponsor Booker Chris Noble at The Windmill Burgh challenged and assessed through a rigorous judging process which first shortlisted them as a finalist Jamie Simmonds at The Links Hotel and then, under the scrutiny of a judging visit, to identify the best in category. Mario Cantelmi at Marios A new category Best Place to Eat was determined by public online vote and saw San Rufo’s take the crown from Steak ‘n Stuff and The Vine. Continuing the food theme, Chef of the Year was won by Accommodation of the Year – sponsor SECWHA Fairfax Mario Cantemli from Mario’s ahead of Chris Noble from the Windmill, Burgh le Marsh and Jamie Simmonds from the Links Hotel. Savoy Hotel The One 02 The premier accolade of Business of the Year went to Kirk’s Quality Foods, which earlier in the evening had taken the Retailer of the Year award. Andrew Kirk for the firm praised their staff team Health & Beauty Award – sponsor LVA and gave credit to his parents for starting them on the journey in Skegness; a town which they love. Beautique Hair Trix The awards are promoted by the Skegness Partnership and sponsored by local businesses. This year’s main sponsor Hodgkinsons Solicitors said that their motivation for being involved was to recognise Top Notch and reward the many excellent businesses in Skegness which work hard, year in year out, often Customer Care Award – sponsor Stagecoach in difficult circumstances. Paul Dixon Chair of the Partnership thanked the honoured guests Matt Fisher Shoe Repairs Warman MP, East Lindsey District Council, and Skegness Town Council , the latter the sponsor of the Ingoldmells Holidays stunning table decorations. The stand out point being that Skegness businesses are the best in class People First Mobility and the joint effort with businesses can create this amazing celebration which is going from strength to strength. More information is available from www.skegnessbusinessawards.co.uk Finalists - Winner in Red Best New Business – sponsor Hodgkinsons Solicitors NK Photo Booth & Events Pier- The Escape Sweep Solutions Entertainment of the Year – sponsor Duncan & Toplis Grosvenor Hotel Events Roman Bank Bingo Skegness Pier Learning Achiever of the Year – sponsor First College Darrel Starkey Gettings Paula Swain Ryan Hart

Gary Hewlett

Diesel Hauled Loco Trip to Winchester Saturday 12 May 2018 Depart Skegness approx. 06.15 return approx. 22.00 Picking up at Wainfleet, Boston, Heckington, and You will be able to enjoy about 3 hours in Winchester. The journey takes the high level route around London.

Pullman Dining £215.00 including a full English breakfast, Buck’s Fizz and a light lunch on the outward journey. On the return journey following champagne and canapés, a four-course dinner will be served accompanied by half a bottle of wine per person. Pullman First Class £140.00 including a snack on both the outward and return journeys with complementary tea and coffee. (Tables for 2 in all of the above at a supplement of £20.00 per person) First Class £125.00 Standard Class £79.00

First and Standard Class passengers have access to the buffet car for the purchase of light refreshments To book your place or for more information contact Carolyn Sharp on 07733238577. Email [email protected] Crossword Time Can you take on our Crossword?

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Contact John 01754 873896 Church Diary Dates January 2017 Community Diary Dates January 2017 Sunday 7 9.30am-10.30am St Matthew Skegness group breakfast Sunday 7 11.00 am - St Matthew Skegness Group service of Holy Communion We hope you are enjoying reading Shoreline each month. We are working to improve the Tuesday 9 10.30 am - St Clement Skegness service of Holy Communion magazine each month and we would appreciate any feedback from you. Tuesday 9 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm St Matthew Skegness, Toddlers Group Wednesday 10 10.00 am – 1.00 pm St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells, Pop in for a coffee and a chat, Each month we show the Church Diary Dates. We would like to have a page of Wednesday 10 10.00 am – St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Holy Communion Community Diary Dates but we need you to tell us those dates. If you know of any event Friday 12 10.00 am - 12 noon - St Matthew Skegness, Pop in for a coffee and a chat that is happening in the area please do let us know so that we can add it to the diary. The Sunday 14 9.30 am – St Mary Winthorpe service of Holy Communion more people who know the more support you will get at your event! Sunday 14 9.30 am - St Clements Skegness service of Morning Worship Sunday 14 11.00 am - St Matthew Skegness service of Holy Communion Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sunday 14 11.00 am - St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Morning Worship Day 1 - 18th January – Thursday – St. Matthews – 9am Day 2 - 19th January – Friday – Methodist Church – 10.30am Tuesday 16 10.30 am - St Clement Skegness service of Holy Communion Day 3 - 20th January – Saturday – Baptist Church – 10.30am Tuesday 16 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm St Matthew Skegness, Toddlers Group Day 4 - 21st January – Sunday– in own churches – 10.30am Wednesday 17 10.00 am – 1.00 pm St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells, Pop in for a coffee and a chat Day 5 - 22nd January – Monday – Salvation Army – 10.00am Wednesday 17 10.00 am – St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Holy Communion Day 6 - 23rd January – Tuesday – The Storehouse – 8.30am Friday 19 10.00 am - 12 noon St Matthew Skegness, Pop in for a coffee and a chat Day 7 - 24th January – Wednesday – Church of The Sacred Heart – 10.30am Sunday 21 9.30 am St Clement Skegness service of Holy Communion Sunday 21 11.00 am St Matthew Skegness service of Morning Worship From the Registers Sunday 21 11.00 am St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Holy Communion As Shoreline is produced by the Skegness Group of Parishes, we thought you might like information Tuesday 23 10.30 am - St Clement Skegness service of Holy Communion from our Register each month. Tuesday 23 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm St Matthew Skegness, Toddlers Group Baptism Wednesday 24 10.00 am St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Holy Communion Zavier Sharpe Wednesday 24 10.00 am – 1.00 pm St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells, Pop in for a coffee and a chat Angelo Frazer Thursday 25 2 pm – 4pm St Clements Community Hall, Skegness, New Horizons Friday 26 10.00 am - 12 noon at St Matthew Skegness, Pop in for a coffee and a chat Sunday 28 9.30 am – St Mary Winthorpe service of Morning Worship R.I.P. Sunday 28 9.30 am - St Clement Skegness Morning Worship Sunday 28 9.30 am - St Nicholas Addlethorpe service of Holy Communion Barbara Palmer Sunday 28 11 am - St Matthew Skegness service of Holy Communion Irene Wheeler Sunday 28 11 am - St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Morning Worship Paul Kidby Tuesday 30 10.30 am - St Clement Skegness service of Holy Communion Stephen Moyer Tuesday 30 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm St Matthew Skegness, Toddlers Group Lesley Sparkes Wednesday 31 10.00 am - St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Holy Communion Rodger Boultbee Wednesday 31 10.00 am – 1.00 pm St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells, Pop in for a coffee and a chat Pamela Dickens February Friday 2 10.00 am - 12 noon - St Matthew Skegness, Pop in for a coffee and a chat Sunday 4 9.30am-10.30am St Matthew Skegness group breakfast Sunday 4 11.00 am - St Matthew Skegness Group service of Holy Communion Tuesday 6 10.30 am - St Clement Skegness service of Holy Communion Tuesday 6 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm St Matthew Skegness, Toddlers Group Wednesday 7 10.00 am – 1.00 pm St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells, Pop in for a coffee and a chat, Wednesday 7 10.00 am – St Peter & St Paul Ingoldmells service of Holy Communion