South Croxton Churches The parishes of Ashby Folville & Barsby, Gaddesby, South Croxton with Beeby and Twyford, Thorpe Satchville & John O’Gaunt Newsletter October 2016 Deanery seeks eight priests he first steps towards appointing seven new full-time priests plus one “House for T Duty” priest to our Framland Deanery were being taken as the newsletter went to press. Applicants are being invited to be the “new wine” and to be part of shaping the “new wineskin” by the area dean, the Revd Peter Hooper , who is based at Asfordby. The advertisement says that the Diocese of Leicester, “which is particularly rurally based” has “launched an exciting new project” in Framland, one of its 10 deaneries, as part of its strategic review of ministry and mission. The advertisement continues: “Consisting of 65 churches, the Framland Deanery is centred on Melton Mowbray and is based in north-east Leicestershire. The Bishop of Leicester seeks to recruit seven new full time priests plus one priest who is interested in exploring the ‘house for duty’ concept. “All of these roles will be parochially based but with additional deanery wide responsibilities. If you enjoy working collaboratively, affirming lay ministries, are interested in strategic development and are comfortable in leading change we would like to meet you.” The deanery was holding two opens days, on Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1, for possible applicants to explore the deanery, offering overnight accommodation and dinner at Launde Abbey. The second part of the recruitment process sets Wednesday October 19 as the deadline for applications with interviews planned for Friday November 11. The advertisement says the second part of the recruitment process “will be more focussed on the parochial role and will centre on interaction with the local churches and a panel interview.” There are some 400 House for Duty clergy in the Church of England. They are non-stipendiary but are Thanks to technology, replacing expected to work on Sundays and two other days, about the hymn books didn’t cost a penny. 20 hours, in exchange for housing. They are often retired or about to retire. Contacts and church services – Page 7 & Back Page Church notices The South Croxton Benefice is part of the South West Framland (SWF) Group which operates an office. For all baptism and wedding enquiries please contact the Administrator Mr Vic Allsop at the SWF Group Office, 29 Main Street, Great Dal- by, LE14 2ET (561909) or [email protected]. Community Lunch: The Parish Community Hub held its most recent get- together at The Bowls Club, Melton Mowbray. The next event will be at Sysonby Knoll, Melton Mowbray, on Tuesday October 25, 12.00 pm for a 12.30 pm start. If you would like to come along please contact Annette Piper (840627); Davina Bates (454201; Vic Allsop (434697), Maureen Coleman (434120) or Janet Norburn (0116 269 5295). A big ‘thank you’ to every one of our many valuable volunteers, in particular those who volun- teer to drive and collect people . We are always looking out for new volunteer drivers, so do please get in touch with one of the committee if you could help from time to time. Do come and join us. We welcome Janet Norburn as a new member to the Community Lunch Committee. Everyone is delighted to have Janet on board to assist with making arrangements for the lunches each month. The Community Lunch Team. Harvest festivals: The harvest service will be combined with Holy Communion at Gaddesby on Sunday October 2 at 10.30 am and there will be a United Harvest Festi- val at 6.00 pm the same day at Twyford. Family worship and harvest festival will be held at Ashby Folville at 6.00 pm on Sunday October 9. Group service: There will be a South West Framland Service of Holy Com- munion at Rotherby at 10.30 am on October 30. Parish councils Gaddesby, Barsby & Ashby Folville Parish Council: The next meeting is at Ashby and Barsby Village Hall on Monday October 10. The following meeting will be at Gad- desby Village Hall on Monday November 14. All meetings start at 6.45 pm. At the be- ginning of each meeting there is a timeslot during which people living in the parish can raise matters of concern. If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity please contact the clerk, Trudy Toon (840490) email: [email protected]. Minutes of meetings and dates for future meetings can be found on the Gaddesby village website: http:// www.gaddesby.org.uk/village-organisations/parish-council/ South Croxton Parish Council: The next meeting will be on Thursday October 6. The following meeting will be on November 3. All meetings, in the village hall, start at 6.30 pm. Twyford and Thorpe Satchville Parish Council: The next meeting is on Tuesday October 18 at 7.30 pm at Thorpe Satchville Village Hall. Newsletter online If you have far flung friends or relatives who would like to see an electronic version of our newsletter – or would like to download your own copy – search for “newsletter” at www.gaddesby.org.uk (with thanks to Simon Hargrave). If you would like a copy emailed to you please send your email address to the editor, Glyn Tucker, at [email protected]. You will still get a paper copy and there is no intention of changing this for the foreseeable future. Copies will be sent as “blind” carbons so others will not see your email address. Editor 2 Mothers’ Union The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2.30 pm. Further information from Annette Piper (840627). New members welcome. Women’s Institutes Barsby and Ashby Folville: The annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Octo- ber 12 and members will also hear about making Christmas decorations. The competi- tion is “A Christmas decoration”. Gaddesby: After the fine afternoon in August enjoying good food and company at the Garden Party members got into fitness mode at the September meeting trying out a little Tai Chi with Larraine Tucker. On Wednesday October 12 there will be a craft ses- sion led by one of our members which will include making decorations for the tree to be entered in the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s, Melton Mowbray The competition country is Italy and please remember to bring any items you have for the WI Table Top Sale at Rothley Centre on November 5. South Croxton: Members will have an introduction to tea and tea-tasting by Anna Sta- sinkska on Thursday October 20. Guests are very welcome; the cost is £5 which includes food and a cuppa. Ashby Folville and Barsby Wedding: The wedding of Thomas Gee and Phillipa Gamble took place on Septem- ber 10 at St Mary’s, we offer our congratulations to them both. The ecumenical service was carried out by Canon Michael Wilson and Fr Kevin Yell of O’Regan, USA. RH Church visit: A group from the Richard III Society will visit St Mary’s on October 20 to look at the stained glass windows, designed by the William Morris Arts and Craft movement, which depict Edward II, the wedding feast at Cana, the Good Shepherd and Samaritan with five scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. RH Fashion show: Ladies, a chance to buy quality clothes! Ashby and Barsby Village Hall. Thursday November 3. £5 per ticket includes glass of wine/non alcohol drink. Admission by ticket only from Sandra Smith (840151) or Ann Troop (840056). Proceeds in aid of Ashby Folville Village Hall and Barsby Village Charity Harvest festival. The festival is on October 9 at St Mary’s at 6.00 pm. Harvest supper: Ashby Folville harvest supper for church and village hall funds is on Thursday October 27, tickets £8.50, from Sylvia (840259). Christmas Fayre: See entry under South Croxton. Macmillan Cancer Support: Kevin and Ann Troop are hosting a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Walnut Tree Farm, 17 Main Street, Barsby, on Fri- day October 7, 11.00—2.00 pm. Bake and garage sale: Sam Housby at Barsby, who is raising funds for a school ex- pedition to Sumatra in 2018 to support an orang-utan conservation project wants to thank everyone for their support at the sale and for his sponsored cycle ride. Details about the expedition can be found at http://www.ventureforce.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ Sumatra-11-days.pdf Sam says: “I need to raise £2,450 and am offering a door-to-door baking service and wheelie bin cleaning. If you are interested in supporting me please contact [email protected] or telephone 840192.” 3 Gaddesby Village hall Yoga, Tuesdays, 7.30—9.00 pm, contact Barbara Jackson (424487); Aerobics, Thurs- days, 7.00—8.00 pm, contact Justine Hunt (840435); Why Not Come Dancing (WNCD) Saturdays, 7.00—11.00 pm. The new season starts on October 1 – contact Barry Preston (840381). The Gaddesby Women’s Institute meets on second Wednesday of the month, 7.30—10.00 pm, contact Daphne Tucker (841184). Contact Sue Evans (840305) for hall bookings. Children’s Society: Many thanks to all who have had a Children’s Society box, £190 has been collected and counted. Thank-you. Jenny. If you would like to have a box please contact Jenny at 1 Cross Street. Dog fouling - field footpaths: It has been bought to the attention of Gaddesby Par- ish Council that parishioners are allowing their dogs to foul the field footpaths. This is both unpleasant for other walkers and can be harmful to animals.