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Uffington Village Hall 175 Club UVH committee is running a 175 Club to raise money to contribute to the running costs of the Village Hall. Members buy a ticket and are allocated a number and win prizes if their number is picked from the monthly draws. Hope, Hope, Hope  It is open to everyone; you need to be 16 or over to buy a ticket  You can buy multiple tickets and on behalf of under 16s £12 to enter for all of 2021

 Prizes: o In January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and November, prizes will be 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 and 4th £5 st nd rd th th o In June and December, bumper prizes will be 1 £40, 2 £25, 3 £15, 4 £10, 5 £5 I’ve had an excellent time planning and leading many services over Advent and Christmas. and 6th £5 Church is certainly open - just not in the way it used to be.

 The date of each draw will be announced in Towers and Spires Many volunteers have joined together to ‘Carol’ and Worship and try to help their neighbour. It all feels rather wonderful to prepare and celebrate Christmas in ways that  Prize winners will be notified, and prizes can be collected from Neil Jones (175 Club co- many of us could never have imagined. ordinator) at 77 Main Road, Uffington I’ve seen so many stars, trees and snow globes across the villages, and got myself into  Please drop off the application form with £12 per ticket (cheque, cash or bank transfer) to a right mess making and hanging a star on the Rectory so I could join in too. Christmas 77 Main Road, Uffington, PE9 4SN decorations usually come down on 12th night, at the Epiphany (or for purists Epiphany o Make cheques payable to Uffington Village Hall o Bank transfer: Lloyds Bank; Sort Code 30-98-02 and Account Number 00417080 Eve). The star may stay up for a little longer as I’m not sure how easy it will be to remove. st o Deadline to return the form is 31 December 2020 In a tiny way, it shines as a light of hope that reminded me of what’s essential in life. It also reminded me of the hope that the Christmas story brings.  If you played in 2020, there is an option to retain your number or a different number can be randomly allocated to you. If you didn’t play in 2020, you can request a number and if it is I hope in the year ahead we may be able to change Church based on what we’ve already taken, a number will be allocated to you. Any questions contact Neil. Your number will experienced over the last year. The Easter services were some of the first ones to be be provided once the form and money have been received cancelled, and I’ve just started to plan Ash Wednesday for 2021. I wonder how different  The Uffington Village Hall 175 Club is organised by the UVH Committee, Charity Number things will be as we start where we left off. I still remember the angst and arguments 521875, for the purpose of fund raising, under licence of District Council and over how many Palm crosses were used to make the Ash. Celebrations, commemoration, managed by Neil Jones, 77 Main Road, Uffington PE9 4SN feasting and fasting all have their place - and I’m looking forward to observing as many as Thank you for supporting the 175 Club and good luck! possible in 2021. Uffington Village Hall 175 Club application form We’ve spent a lot of time using Zoom for services, and when able, used all of our Churches Applicant 1 Applicant 2 Applicant 3 Applicant 4 for Holy Communion. It feels to me that we have spent much more time doing things outside of Church - doing the things that we’ve always done, but perhaps only a very small Name number of people knew about. In the year ahead I hope I get to share some of the things

Address we are trying to do with you. Get in touch if you want to know more - perhaps we’ll be able to meet soon! Postcode I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported Church, everyone who has worked hard to Number keep us open and working. I hope that we all find time to pause, rest and find some things

Email to look forward to in the New Year. I wish you all a Happy New year. Previous number* Fr Aran  Deliver to Neil Jones (175 Club coordinator) at 77 Main Road, Uffington, PE9 4SN. Priest ([email protected] or 07590055905) ([email protected]). UVH will use your data to inform you if you have won, plus to recruit for the 175 Club in 2021 only. BARHOLM WITH STOWE WEST DEEPING St Martin’s Church, Barholm “Class of ’71” at West Deeping Maggie Ashcroft would love to hear from anyone who can add to the story ofWest NEXT SERVICE- St Martin’s Church, Holy Communion, Sunday 24th January, 9am Deeping Church of School which closed on April 6th 1971 – nearly 50 years ago. Last year I remember writing that the decorations in Barholm were beautiful, this winter • Can anybody help identify the children in a photograph thought to have been taken in it is surpassed, a feeling of well-being and hope in these dark days. The Christmas cards 1969? to me have all expressed the hope that 2021 will be a good year. Pagans, worshipping the • Who has memories of attending the school as a child? winter solstice in ancient times, believed that they could influence the outcomes for good • What could we do in April 2021 to commemorate the village school for the during the next year. 50th anniversary of its closure? 6th April 1971 “School closed today and my duties as acting Headmistress finish here” – this was Christian Hope sees the light of God coming into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ, Mrs M E Wilson-Smith’s final entry in the school Log Book (now at Archives). The school a time of expectation for a fresh beginning. During Advent, the four weeks before Christmas had been under threat of closure since 1969, as the number of children in the village had fallen Day is the time of preparation for that coming. The modern world allows us now to celebrate dramatically from the 50 or so pupils who attended when Miss Grassam, the Headmistress, started in a variety of ways. You show the true meaning of Christmas in your community here by the this Log Book in 1927. By the end of the Spring term 1971 there were only 22 children on the roll, most kindness and commitment given to your neighbour and acting in a ‘Christ like ‘ way to all. of whom would move to the two primary schools in at the start of the Summer term. Some former pupils might remember the previous headmistress, Miss Florence Day, In our Midnight service on Christmas Eve we celebrated Jesus’ birthday and thanked God who retired in 1967 after 25 years at West Deeping - not just as their teacher butasthe not only for our community here in Barholm, but also the wider community and worldwide author of History of . Some people might remember Mrs Mary Rodgers too. She peoples of the world, praying that the COVID-19 virus may be overcome, that suffering taught at the school from 1936 until 1942 and lived in the village for many years afterwards. through war and famine may cease and that we learn to appreciate and look after our Contact Maggie Ashcroft (01778 344768 or 07808 585189) or visit West Deeping Heritage planet. website https://wdheritage.wordpress.com/ if you would like to see the 1969 photograph, if you A safe and Happy New Year to you all. have memories to share, or if you have ideas about how best to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school closure in April 2021. Elizabeth

WILSTHORPE Church Services- the service held on the 6th December was a full house – taking social distancing into account! Thank you to all for your continued support of St Faith’s church. As soon as we have information of our next service, details will be sent out. Please refer to emails which have been freely distributed to regular worshipers & others in order to access service orders and ways of either joining the online zoom services. If in doubt please contact Father Aran, whose contact details are shown in the Towers & Spires. CHRISTMAS EVE – at the time of writing a Carol Service is planned for Christmas Eve in the churchyard – let’s hope the weather is kind to us!!! 2021 – Wishing all a Very Happy and Peaceful New Year and hoping and praying that we will be able to return to a near normal life once the vaccinations start! Raffle A huge thank you to Marilyn for selling the raffle tickets and to Rita for arranging all the prizes (12 in the end!). Fr Aran drew the first ticket for the main prize of a Christmas Bumble Bee Barn Hamper, which was won by Carolyn and Terry, who we are sure will enjoy their surprise Self-Catering Holiday Let. treats! The remaining tickets were independently drawn and all the prizes distributed. A high quality stone built barn conversion with lots of character. Set in the idyllic village of nr Stamford We hope that everyone is managing as well as possible and receiving the village updates and news. If any villager, who is not included in the Neighbourhood Watch and village Available for bookings. news emails, would like to add their name, please contact: Contact us by Telephone : 07762304762 Or Email: [email protected] Susan on [email protected] or telephone 560720. www.bbeeholidaylet.co.uk WEST DEEPING BRACEBOROUGH St Andrew’s Church. The Church continues to be open daily for private prayer from 9am Church Services until dusk. Please scan the QR code on the outer door if possible, for Covid-19 traceability Our Next Service of Holy Communion will be on, Sunday 17 January, at 9am in St Margaret’s purposes and observe all prevailing government rules. The porch is always open for Church, Braceborough. In the meantime, please check notices and join in the ‘in church’ services sharing books, DVDs and jigsaws etc. and to receive donations for The Deepings Food at other churches detailed in the centre pages and zoom services which are regularly advertised. Bank. There are no West Deeping led Zoom services planned for January. There will be an Happy New Year! in-church service of Holy Communion on 31st January at 9am. As reported last month a A very Happy New Year to all our readers. We all hope and pray 2021 will help us to Christmas tree and an empty crib were placed in the church at the beginning of Advent. return to a more usual form of life, with Covid vaccines beginning to do their stuff and People from the village decorated the tree with angels and populated the crib with less restrictions in place regarding our movement, work, meetings etc. Fingers crossed! homemade models of the holy family, shepherds, kings and animals. Thanks to all who Thank you to Joe participated! Many thanks to Joe for the terrific work he has been steadily completing this autumn Bible Studies. The contact is Susanna Aldred (01778 380014) All are welcome. and winter on the north side of the churchyard in aid of his D of E work for the community. West Deeping Walkers. We hope that fortnightly walks will be able to start again by The area he has cleared looks amazing and we are very grateful to him for choosing to help Easter or before if possible. If you would like to be on Annie’s emailing list for information St.Margaret’s. regarding future walks please contact [email protected]. Christmas Celebrations The Village Hall is currently in use by the Mothers & Babies group (Messy Play) as At the time of completing this entry, plans were well in hand for Christmas celebrations they are an exempt activity. No other use can currently be made of the Hall. However, its in the village on Sunday 20 December. A treasure Hunt, display competitions and our affairs are financially secure so hopefully it will come back into use by the community and first outdoor carol service were all in hand. Hopefully all has gone well, folk have enjoyed others later in 2021. Enquiries to Anna Thompson(01778 701095/ [email protected]). themselves and everyone is still safe. Rambling Readers (book club). The next meeting is 7th January 7. 30pm via Zoom. Roger Village Archive will kindly host. For the link contact Elizabeth. She explains ‘Sadly we were unable to have A reminder that The Village Hall Committee is keen to launch a project to create a our usual Christmas meeting, but we can have some seasonal readings and stories. The Village Archive for both Braceborough & Wilsthorpe. There is a rich history in both these December book was Jambusters – The story of the Women’s Institute in the Second World village communities and it is felt that we should seek to preserve and be able to share any War. Do pour a glass of wine and join us in your own home if you would like to. Happy New stories, photographs, records etc. which relate to our local heritage. If you have any relevant year to you all.’ 01778 344674, [email protected] material, or memories, no matter what form they might be in, please consider sharing Parish Council. We are pleased to announce that a new parish council website has recently them with us. Please contact Sue Cook, or any Committee Member if you would like to gone live at https://west-deeping.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/. The old website will be taken contribute - either with material, or an offer to help. down on 30th December. Please check out the new site. It includes pages for our village Local Contacts if you need help organisations. We are keen to hear what you think about the layout, content and Our 3 key contacts should you need assistance such as with shopping, collection of navigation. To give feedback, please contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected] medication, or just a chat are: We have also got a Facebook page which will post announcements of meetings and other Sue Cook on 01778 560636 [email protected] Parish Council information for residents. Susannah Holloway on 07801 724894 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/westdeeping.parishcouncil.7 Keith Wright on 01778 560258 [email protected] Nature Notes. Winter is the time to see non-flowering plants. In West Deeping mosses are We have some 20 volunteers available to provide support for you should you need it. found on walls, roofs and in the churchyard. Identification of the species is difficult, but Fly The Flag one type was flowering during December. Lichens are even more difficult, but examples It costs just £5 to fly the flag to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any other are found in walls and in the cemetery. Despite hot weather this summer and memorable or special event. Please contact Sue on 560636. autumn, there has been some rain which has favoured good growth of ferns in walls, including maidenhair spleenwort and wall rue. A preliminary survey for a New Year Plant Think you know all about Avon? Hunt of flowering plants revealed 22 species, - the total in January 2019 was 32. Maybe it’s time to take a second look? With cutting edge skincare technology, organic ranges, award winning sun protection and lots more at fantastic value.... it is really is time to look again! JS. Email [email protected] For more information about online orders, or brochure, please contact Sarah Milne T: 07905419836 E:[email protected] COOMBE FARM BOARDING KENNELS St Lawrences’ Church: We take this opportunity to thank all who have helped prepare Wilsthorpe near Greatford Established family business for over 40 years the church the services during this difficult year. Hopefully the time will come soon when Open all year. new volunteers can be made welcome. Grateful thanks also given to John for cutting the Dogs walked twice daily. grass round the Church Room to keep it looking spic and span during a very difficult year. Large, insulated, heated kennels. Our Next service of Holy Communion will be on Sunday 10th January, at 9am in Fully licensed. Inspection welcomed. St Lawrence’s Church, Tallington. For Details please telephone 200 club winners in November: The 200 club draw was made by Counsellor Harriet Gash Lawrence Knipe on and the winners were 1st Prize number 99 Laura Pollock of St Lawrence Way, and 2nd prize 01778 560574 or 07531 304616 number 28 Mel Tate of the Paddocks Main Road. www.coombefarmkennels.co.uk Flying the flag: The Union Jack flag was flown on Saturday 12th of December towish Imogen Isaacs a very Happy Birthday with love from her Mum, Andy, Marcus and Will. INCLUSIVE Please remember that anyone can have either the Union Jack flag or St George’s flag flown CHILDMINDER to celebrate any occasion which is special to you for just £5. This money gives financial help (OFSTED Registered) to the Village Hall. Just phone 740076 to speak to John or Liz Allen to give them the date

and the flag you would like. Full or Part-time care offered at Tallington All your child care requirements The Post Office: We have been very fortunate to have had the Post Office during all the met in a safe and friendly problems that 2020 has brought us. Fortunately the number of people using it during this home environment. period before Christmas has greatly increased. Please carry on using it in 2021 to the same Call Anita on 01780-749373 extent as we shall lose it if the footfall shows a decrease. Mobile Library: those of us who use the Mobile Library were very fortunate in December to receive a call at our house bringing ordered books and books of their choice (usually New Pilates class at excellent choices) to keep us going until hopefully Monday, the 24th of January 2021. Who

Tallington Village Hall The Oil Tank Company knows whether it will be back to 11.00 to 1145am in its usual place in Church Lane or Open all year off the A1157 MAIN ROAD between whether it will be a home delivery again. I am sure we will all hope that our lives will be West Deeping and Tallington Mondays 9.30am – 10.30am back to normal by then. Two well stocked coarse fishing lakes We install the latest, efficient and Just to say THANK YOU: I moved to St Lawrence Way on 9th of November 2004 and by Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd, Chub, Crucians. Classes are £8, please bring a mat. We environmentally safe PLASTIC Tanks for the end of the first week I knew I was going to have a very happy life here. Unfortunately I £8 per day, £6 concessions are a friendly group; a mixture of men have now need to move to somewhere smaller. I have made some wonderful friends who (Lower Winter Rates. 10% Discount Service Personnel) & women, abilities and ages, all are Domestic, Industrial and Commercial use. have cared for me in many ways - through a new hip and again in 2014 when I had cancer. Parking behind most pegs welcome even if you haven’t tried Want to hold a fishing match here? This peculiar year that we’ve had in 2020 has made me realise -as I have always said- I am Call Andy on 07801 090458 Pilates before. Come to improve your New Tanks Installed. the luckiest person walking on two legs. All my friends and neighbours have been fantastic fitness, increase core strength & muscle Old Tanks Removed. and extremely caring in every way. I hope that you will come to see me in Welland Mews BRANCASTER tone. I have over 10 years Pilates (number 15) but meanwhile Thank you for having me here in Tallington - a great place to teaching experience, trained to the Oil Transferred. live! Laura Pollock. Curlew Cottage highest standard in the UK. Are you looking for a local job? 2 bedroom holiday cottage. Emergency pump out service. Uffington Parish Council is looking for a Parish Clerk. Off road parking and small secure The role is currently 4 hours a week but this will be reviewed and may be increased. You will be working Contact Louise on 07827 665916 or Single and Double skinned tanks available from your own home with use of the parish council laptop and printer. garden. 15 minutes walk to the beach email [email protected] for The role is varied and the hours can be flexible. and 5 minutes to The Ship Hotel. more information. Free site visits and estimates. Pay is in accordance with National Association of Local Councils guidelines. Training and support will be given. Please ring for details 07749221746 or the You are very welcome to join us at any council meeting by zoom. www.stamfordpilates.co.uk Tel (01780) 782255 Please contact the current clerk by email if you would like to know more: email [email protected] Oil Tank Company Ltd [email protected]

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Greatford Village Hall ([email protected]) We are pleased to inform All aspects of building from extensions to villagers that the “toilet refurbishment project” for which so many of you have given generously at various events has been given the go-ahead and we hope it will be driveways / drainage / digger & dumper hire/ completed in the not too distant future. Septic Tank Fitting & Repairs Greatford’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of VE day was to take place on Friday Builder / Groundworker / Landscaper 8th May. But, because of the coronavirus threat and self-isolation rules, this sadly will have to be cancelled. It may take place at another time later in the year! Apologies, we were all looking forward to it. Tel: 07718665206

Coronavirus Even though our villagers have always silently looked after their [email protected] neighbours, we should be extra vigilant for those who need help or support during a “self-

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GREATFORD COOMBE FARM BOARDING KENNELS MATTHEW MILLS GREATFORD January 2021 Wilsthorpe near Greatford Happy New Year everyone. Fingers crossed it will be better than 2020 with the Established family business for over 40 years vaccine coming in. Our grateful thanks to Gail and Carole for preparing, editing and getting REGISTEREDOpen all year. PLUMBER published our monthly newsy Village Towers and Spires. We all appreciate the hard work Dogs walked twice daily. you put in to get all our local news advertised. Thank you. L Large, insulated, heated kennels. Fully 24licensed. HOUR Inspection SERVICE welcomed. Food Bank. ForNO Details JOB please TO SMALLtelephone We had an excellent response for our Christmas Food Bank, thanks to all who donated. Lawrence Knipe on Christmas ! TEL:01778 560574 01778 or 07531 347308 304616 As this is having to go to print before the Carol Service on Christmas Eve, we are unable www.coombefarmkennels.co.uk to report on the success of holding it outside in the churchyard with all the covid rules applied. Forgive me if, between now and the service, anything changes! So I will report INCLUSIVE more in the February edition. CHILDMINDER Church pews (OFSTED Registered) A couple of pews offer were taken up but there are still a small number of church pews which are now out of commission due to the refurbishments. They are available to Full or Part-time care offered at Tallington villagers who would cherish them in their home on a long-term loan basis. If you would be All your child care requirements interested, please contact Chris GW, Nigel, Bridget or Lois. met in a safe and friendly Parish Council home environment. Greatford Parish Council meeting on January 26th. All welcome! The Playing Field Project Call Anita on 01780-749373 is coming on well. Many helpful hands have done the necessary clearing and the wildlife hedge planting is underway. The heritage orchard planting will follow. There’s going to New Pilates class at be a great addition to the play equipment coming ready for the spring. Keep an eye out!

Thank you to everyone who has helped so far with the project, and also with clearing the Tallington Village Hall The Oil Tank Company footpaths to the river and to the cut for everyone to enjoy. Open all year off the A1157 MAIN ROAD between – If you would like to contact the PC or to join the email list, please contact Helen at The Old West Deeping and Tallington Mondays 9.30am 10.30am

School or email [email protected] Two well stocked coarse fishing lakes We install the latest, efficient and Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd, Chub, Crucians. Greatford Village Hall News Classes are £8, please bring a mat. We £8 per day, £6 concessions are a friendly group; a mixture of men environmentally safe PLASTIC Tanks for We would like to thank everyone who supported the Christmas Fun event by buying (Lower Winter Rates. 10% Discount Service Personnel) tickets, donating money or a bottle for the raffle, or buying cards. At the ime of writing & women, abilities and ages, all are Domestic, Industrial and Commercial use. Parking behind most pegs welcome even if you haven’t tried (December 9th) we have already raised over £250, but the deadline for this issue is prior Want to hold a fishing match here? to the end of the competitions, so you will have to wait until February for the final results. Call Andy on 07801 090458 Pilates before. Come to improve your New Tanks Installed. But they will have gone out by email and be on the notice boards. fitness, increase core strength & muscle Old Tanks Removed. We wish you the best for 2021, and hope it’s not too long before events in the Village Hall BRANCASTER tone. I have over 10 years Pilates can resume! Greatford Village Hall Committee teaching experience, trained to the Oil Transferred. Curlew Cottage highest standard in the UK. Mobile Library will recommence on Monday 25th January 2021, at the usual place and time, outside the 2 bedroom holiday cottage. Emergency pump out service. telephone kiosk, between 12 – 12.30 Off road parking and small secure Contact Louise on 07827 665916 or Single and Double skinned tanks available Flag Flying garden. 15 minutes walk to the beach email [email protected] for The Union flag was flown at the village hall on Wednesday 9th December in loving memory and 5 minutes to The Ship Hotel. more information. Free site visits and estimates. of Paschal Jeveons, a much loved and respected villager, our thoughts are with Lin and the the family. If you would like the flag flown for a special occasion please contact Cyril Webb Please ring for details 07749221746 or www.stamfordpilates.co.uk Tel (01780) 782255 01778 560437 (or email : [email protected]) email [email protected] Oil Tank Company Ltd

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UFFINGTON UFFINGTON NEWS FROM UFFINGTON VILLAGE HALL Uffington Bee Cooperative is an exciting new enterprise initiated by Adrian Morrell. Happy 2021 everyone from all on the UVH committee, we hope you enjoyed all the events Recently he invited a small group to join him to learn and think about the potential of we helped to coordinate with others in the village. (You know who you are – a big village the Bees. His vision was to create a community enterprise that will engage the residents, thank you to you). community organisations and grow interest across the villages. From this small start the Congratulations to the 6 lucky winners (all ladies) of the Bumper 175 draw of December Uffington Bee Cooperative was formed in June 2020. Founding members are Ron Smith, 9th- £40 111 Jayne Hartley; £25 147 Julia Dixon ; £15 116 Sarah Tipler; Adrian Morrell, Kate Genever and Paul Earley with each making a financial contribution 100 £10 Eden Hassall; £5 79 Paula Stenson ; 66 £5 Allison Morrell. to get it all going. The apiary is based at Uffington allotments – after all, more bees are The 28 November draw results were: £20 142 Kim Cozens; £10 25 Roberta Richardson; good for the environment and for productive fruit and vegetable growing! £5 41 Sheila Croft; £5 69 Gail Genever. Since we began the co-op has focused on: Again our sincere thanks to everyone who has already renewed their membership of the Obtaining funding through grant applications from our 175 Club for 2021. A whole year for just £12 is a vital but simple and fun way to support the local district council and Uffington Village hall. village hall and make up for its major l o s s o f r e v e n u e f r o m b o o k i n g s . F o r d e t Increasing the number of hives (from 2 to four) a i l s c o n t a c t Neil:[email protected] The first draw of 2021 will be on Saturday Refurbishing a shed on the allotments common area to house equipment etc. 23rd January. Selling honey to reinvest in maintaining and expanding the apiary The limited signed edition prints of Uffington by Stamford Artist Karen Neale are available We plan to: @ £40, together with greetings cards, £10 for 4 cards. Please email Vanessa Kimberley on Maintain, develop and promote a sustainable apiary in Uffington [email protected] or phone 01780 239463. Go to Karenneale.co.uk or Uffington. Engage the Uffington community in beekeeping and the health org to view the picture. For those who bought them for Christmas presents- we hope you and wellbeing benefits this brings were delighted with them. Contribute towards arresting the decline in the local bee population. Many thanks to all of those who have participated in the 175 Club this year. Through Invest any financial surplus into the above activities. running the club we have raised an amazing £1,312 in 2020. This has provided the Village Hall with much needed funds to maintain the building and sustain the activities that make This enterprise has only just got off the ground but we felt it was an appropriate time to it an important part of village life. These funds have been particularly important in a year inform you all of our activities and what we hope to achieve. We are really looking forward where the number of hall bookings have reduced due to covid restrictions. to hosting a Bee Day at The Village Hall in spring next year, to share knowledge, sell honey, promote bee keepers of the area. We also have plans for lots of ‘get involved’ activities The 175 Club is one of a number of fund raising activities that ensures that the village hall but at this moment are waiting for Covid restrictions to lift and getting the Bees we have can continue to form a central role in village life in future years. through the winter. We would be happy to talk more about our plans and so if you’d like We hope the monthly draws have engendered a sense of fun and competition, with more information please contact one of the following. each draw being recorded live and posted to the village Facebook site. To date we have Adrian Morrell - [email protected] Ron Smith - [email protected] completed eleven draws and the range of winners is ever widening with a number Paul Earley - [email protected] fortunate to have won on a few occasions. We have one remaining bumper Christmas Uffington Bee Co-op would like to thank Uffington Village Hall, SKDC for their generous draw this year with prizes of £40, £25, £15 and two x £10. contributions to this new initiative. Stamford Foodbank - Christmas Collection Flying the Flag. In last month’s Towers and Spires we asked for donations to Stamford Foodbank, who work Date Event/Message Sponsor(s) especially hard at Christmastime making up hampers which include something special for 29th Oct Christine Church on her birthday Her husband and family Christmas. Wow, what a truly wonderful response! Roberta has kindly ferried 9 (heavy!) Much loved and sorely missed boxes of contributions ranging from tinned goods to crackers, and toiletries to Christmas 3rd Nov Trish x (10 years) Phil cakes. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. 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January 2021 ‘in church’ Services We have the following services of Holy Communion at 9.00am every Sunday ‘in Church’ where capacity is currently approximately 30

Sunday 3rd January at St Faith of Aquitaine, Wilsthorpe Sunday 10th January at St Lawrence of Rome, Tallington Sunday 17th January at St Margaret of Antioch, Braceborough Sunday 24th January at St Martin of Tours, Barholm-with-Stowe Sunday 31st January at St Andrew the Apostle, West Deeping Additionally as we celebrate ‘The Feast of The Epiphany’ a mid-week Holy Communion Service will be held at St Thomas of Canterbury, Greatford on Wednesday 6th January at 11am Those who wish to may receive communion in one kind (the bread, the Blessed Sacrament)

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Covid.19 Precautions are in place Everyone attending the churches within the Uffington Group are asked to respect social distancing guidelines and the use of face coverings are also required by law to be worn in places of worship unless you are not able to put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability. Children under the age of 11 are also exempt Disposable facemasks are available from the sides people on the day ‘January Zoom services TBC’