Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
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Team Parish of Bottesford-with-Ashby Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Parish Profile St. Peter ad Vincula, Bottesford St. Paul the Apostle, Ashby Church of the Holy Spirit, Riddings Welcome to the Team Parish of Bottesford-with-Ashby, where Christians have worshipped God for hundreds of years 1 Welcome ……to the Parish of Bottesford with Ashby in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Thank you for showing an interest in the vacancy for the position of Priest Missioner within this Parish. The Parish has a long history of witness to our Lord Jesus Christ and the worship of God through the development of our own community life and by reaching out into the wider community which we serve. St. Peter ad Vincula, Bottesford St. Paul the Apostle , Ashby Church of the Holy Spirit, Riddings 2 The Priest Missioner We are seeking a Priest Missioner who will have particular ministerial responsibility for St Peter’s Church, Bottesford, its traditions and the cure of souls for the district of that church. share in the leading of worship at St Peter’s Church and across the Team Parish with the Team Rector, Ministry Team and Lay members. be willing to work collaboratively with the Team Rector and all the people of the Team Parish to further God’s mission in the community we serve and having particular responsibility for the development of work with children and families. bring energy, gifts and abilities which can be used not only at St Peter’s Church but also across the wider Team Parish. work with the Team Rector and ministerial colleagues to assess the longer term needs of the Team Parish, plan for the future and help lead the renewal and expansion of God’s work in this community. engage in a worshipping, pastoral and teaching ministry which is inclusive of all God’s people, helping to deepen their faith and bringing confidence to their discipleship. Use the opportunities of occasional offices to build ongoing relationships with those who do not otherwise attend church. build on existing links with local schools in Bottesford. seek opportunities for engaging and collaborating with other churches and be willing to promote outreach into the wider community, build relationships and raise the profile of the church with local organisations, councils, voluntary groups etc. respect the existing worship traditions while seeking new ways of being Church by experimenting creatively and imaginatively with appropriate opportunities for worship and mission at different times, different places or different styles from Sunday mornings. 3 To do this, we are seeking a person who has a personal ministry founded on prayer, with a heart for teaching, pastoral care and the enabling of others to find faith and realise their gifts and sense of calling. recognises the importance of good team working and who is a good communicator. can help bring a shared sense of God’s vision and purpose to a parish which is looking to the future and which wants to engage more openly and relevantly with its wider community. This is a role for a person with energy and initiative who has excellent people skills, a friendly and approachable manner, a deep love of Christ and a desire to transform people’s lives. In return, we can offer you the support and encouragement of a committed group of Christians who share a deep desire to see our churches grow, to be at the centre of their communities and active in mission and outreach to the people of Bottesford and the wider Team Parish. people willing to deepen their faith and spiritual life and to grow in their understanding of true discipleship. people who want to work together and, with the clergy, open up our churches and our worship to all comers and share the transforming message of the gospel with all people. the practical and prayerful support of the Team Rector. the opportunity to play an influential role in the renewal and expansion of the Church’s ministry here in Bottesford, Ashby and Riddings. the opportunity to serve in a large and diversely challenging Team Parish in the Diocese of Lincoln. Are you this person? Are you seeking to serve God and his people in a setting rich with potential? 4 Contents The Local Area…………………………………………………………………………….……………...........6 Overview of the Team Parish of Bottesford with Ashby…………………………....…......….…12 St. Peter’s Church, Bottesford…………………………………………….………………………….....…18 St. Paul’s Church, Ashby…………………………………………………………………………….….….…21 Church of the Holy Spirit, Riddings………………………………………………….…………...…….…22 The Parish Hall………………………………………………………………………………………….….….…24 The Vicarage………………………………………………………………………….………………....…...…25 Parish Finances…………………………………………………………………………………………….....…26 5 The Local Area Bottesford, Ashby and Riddings lie to the south of the town centre of Scunthorpe which is situated in the unitary authority of North Lincolnshire, a predominantly rural area, characterised by a variety of natural landscapes, including sites of significant scientific, historic, and wildlife interest. North Lincolnshire is geographically large, although the population is small in comparison with some neighbouring unitary authorities. Sitting on the south side of the Humber estuary, it covers an area of 85,000 hectares, encompassing the major population centre of Scunthorpe, where some 72,500 people live [2011 census]. Until 150 years ago, the present town of Scunthorpe was a collection of five villages – Scunthorpe, Crosby, Frodingham, Brumby and Ashby. The rediscovery of iron ore in 1859 led to rapid expansion and development of an iron and steel industry, giving the town its present shape. This relative late development as an urban area was accompanied by foresight in the planning, with the result that the town is attractive in layout, with many open spaces and a low population density. One of many pleasant walks in the area 6 Bottesford (which lies outside the Scunthorpe town boundary) was originally an Anglo-Saxon village, mentioned in the Domesday Book. Having small town status and with a population of approximately 12,000 it has its own council and mayor. Once mainly farmland, it is now given over to large areas of housing, but still retains a rural feel, particularly in the pocket around St Peter’s Church. A path behind the church joins the 3 mile linear walk along the beck to Ashby Ville Ponds, a nature reserve and lake with ‘beach’ area. Bottesford Beck A large undulating green known locally as Bulls’ Field links the old and new areas of Bottesford. The nearby hamlet of Holme is the setting for an award-winning Pink Pig farm park (farm shop, restaurant and children’s play areas) and a golf course. Two miles distant lies Twigmoor Woods, 130 acres of private woodland, open to the public, with beautiful walks. The whole area is surrounded by many interesting towns and villages, including the historic market town of Brigg which has 150 specialist shops centred around a largely pedestrianised town centre, a twice weekly street market, and a monthly farmers’ market. Cultural Pursuits Brigg Town Centre Scunthorpe houses the regional museum for North Lincolnshire with its archaeology and geology collections of national importance as well as a wide range of events running throughout the year, including changing exhibitions, family activities and organised sessions. The former St John’s Church in the town centre has been developed into the vibrant 20/21 Arts Centre which has a constantly changing exhibition programme. There is easy access to the local authority run Normanby Hall Country Park with its farming museum and award winning Victorian walled garden. 7 Normanby Hall The Plowright Theatre hosts a varied programme of professional and local productions including music, ballet, opera and comedy as well as drama. The Baths Hall re-opened in 2011, as a state of the art, multi-purpose entertainment venue, and hosts live performances from top class entertainment acts. There is also a variety of local theatrical, choral and historical groups in the town and for film lovers there is an excellent seven-screen Vue cinema. The Baths Hall Sport For those interested in sport the area offers a wide range of opportunities for both spectating and participating. Scunthorpe United play in League One of the Football League and Bottesford Town in the Northern Counties East Premier Division while Scunthorpe Rugby Union Club play in the Midlands Premier League. For those who enjoy a more active participation in sport there are plenty of local pitches, sports halls, golf courses, gyms, a running track, velodrome and swimming pools including a new leisure centre (The Pods) which was opened in 2012 and is sited adjacent to Central Park, the main municipal park in the area. “The Pods” Leisure Centre Another pool with gym and squash courts is conveniently situated on the Riddings Estate. Two of Scunthorpe’s parks (including the Memorial Park at the crematorium) have been awarded the Green Flag award for the 9th year in a row reflecting the efforts put into its green spaces. Central Park 8 Education The area is well served with educational establishments. There are 9 primary schools within the Parish, including St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church of England School which opened in 2013 to serve the new housing which has been created on the south-easterly edge of the town. St. Peter and St. Paul C of E Primary School At secondary level within the Scunthorpe area there is a mixture of local authority controlled schools and academies. One of the latter is St. Lawrence’s Academy, sponsored by the Lincoln Diocese, and located near to Scunthorpe town centre. Within the Parish, there is a thriving comprehensive establishment, Frederick Gough School, and a Roman Catholic academy, St. Bede’s, which is situated close to St. Paul’s Church in Ashby. Post-16 education is provided by an excellent sixth form college (John Leggott College), serving around 1,900 students, which has a good track record of producing Oxbridge entrants, and by North Lindsey College (2,000 students plus 11,000 part-time), which offers a wide range of further education programmes, both vocational and academic, and apprenticeship courses at a range of levels.