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FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE 524
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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Bolingbroke Deanery
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Principal Service
Sunday 2nd February Presentation of Christ (Gold or White)
Candlemas
First Reading Malachi 3.1-5
Psalm/Canticle Psalm 24.(1-6) 7-end
Second Reading Hebrews 2.14-end
Gospel Luke 2.22-40 Sunday 9th February 3rd Sunday before Lent (Green)
First Reading Isaiah 58.1-9a [9b-12]
Psalm/Canticle Psalm 112 [or 112.1-9]
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 2.1-12 [13-end]
Gospel Matthew 5.13-20
Sunday 16th February 2nd Sunday before Lent (Green) First Reading Genesis 1.1-23
Psalm/Canticle Psalm 136 [Psalm 136.1-9, 23-end
Second Reading Romans 8.18-25
Gospel Matthew 6.25-end
Sunday 23rd February Sunday next before Lent (Green)
First Reading Exodus 24.12-end
Psalm/Canticle Psalm 2 [or Psalm 99]
Second Reading 2 Peter 1.16-end
Gospel Matthew 17.1-9
READINGS AT THE EUCHARIST
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LETTER FROM THE DIOCESE OF LINCOLN
Saying Yes to Life
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent Book 2020
Saying Yes to Life (Ruth Valerio; SPCK) was commissioned by Archbishop Justin and is his chosen book for Lent 2020.
It imaginatively connects the days of creation with today’s ethical, environmental and social concerns. It lifts us from our daily lives, to issues which impact millions around the world. As people made in the image of God, we are entrusted to look after what God has made and to share in the joy and creativity of God, who sees his creation and names it good.
Asked to produce something theological in depth and global in scope, Ruth’s book is reflective and practical while also a stirring call to action and contemplation. Archbishop Justin says ‘Ruth Valerio’s book is perfect for individuals and groups to think, reflect, pray and be challenged together’. Each chapter contains prayers and discussion questions to be used by groups meeting in Lent, with additional study resources and interviews available via a dedicated website.
Complementing this book, the Church of England has developed a #LiveLent Care for God’s Creation campaign on social media. For the first time, the Lent book and digital campaign support each other, with emails, apps, web links and booklets for both adults and children that contain daily bite-sized reflections and actions. We can all join in!
To mark Lent, the next free Eco Church Workshop, ‘A Church for our Planet’, will take place on Saturday, 21st March 2020 (10am–4pm) at the church hall of St John the Evangelist Church in Brigg (DN20 8JE). Booking is available via Eventbrite (a link is available at https://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news/saying-yes-to-life-lent-2020), or please contact Sarah Spencer, Discipleship in the World Officer, on 01522 50 40 75 for more details.
For more on #EverydayFaith, please see https://www.churchofengland.org/everydayfaith
Looking ahead to ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ The Revd John Leach (Growing Disciples Officer) writes... This year we are once again encouraging our churches to join in with the global ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ (TKC) movement during the days between
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Ascension and Pentecost (21st – 31st May 2020). There won’t be a central TKC gathering in Lincoln Cathedral this year, and we hope local churches will make the most of the novena (period of prayer). There are things that can help you as you plan for this.
Resources The main TKC website (https://www.thykingdomcome.global/) has a selection of videos which can be used to promote TKC in the parish, as well as a link to a further website (https://www.cpo.org.uk/thykingdomcome) with ordering information for a selection of printed materials. We have a limited number of the Prayer Journals in the Resources Room (at Edward King House in Lincoln) that are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
What might we do? TKC begins with the conviction that prayer really does make a difference, and that the more focused and specific our prayers, the easier it is to see the difference they make. So we want to use this special opportunity to join with the Anglican church (and many others) worldwide to focus our prayer on the mission and growth of the Church, just as Jesus’ first disciples gave the same period to fervent prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit to equip them for their mission.
Individually – people might be encouraged to use a resource such as the Prayer Journal in their own daily prayers at home.
As a parish – parishes might wish to plan a season of morning, midday or evening prayers at which people can gather. They might also wish to consider whether the children’s resources would be useful in their ministry to local schools.
As a grouping – if your church is grouped with other churches, there might be an opportunity to gather together for prayer and worship. Pentecost Sunday (31st May 2020) is a fifth Sunday, when many groups choose to worship centrally rather than in individual churches.
As a deanery – it might be possible to organise a deanery service or prayer event at some point during the novena, or even a deanery service on Pentecost Sunday. If an outside speaker is required, we can help.
Now is the time to begin to plan for TKC. The diocesan Mission Team are here to help and encourage in any way we can.
For further help, or to request free copies of the Prayer Journal, please contact me by email ([email protected]) or call 01522 50 40 49.
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Group Registers: Funerals: Spilsby Cluster Arthur Desmond
Woodford 92 years Hundleby died 04.12.19 Noel White 75 years Halton Holegate died 05.12.19 Pamela Hine 92 years Raithby died 10.12.19 Jean Redford 77 years Spilsby died 13.12.19 Kathleen Frances Ness 84 years Hundleby died 21.12.19 Marden Hill Cluster Michael Harold
George Clark 79 years East Keal died 12.11.19 Derek James
Arthur Tayles 80 years Hagworthingham died 08.12.19 Olive Margaret Needham 94 years East Keal died 24.12.19 Marjorie Daft 86 years West Keal died 17.12.19
Partney Cluster George Lewis Ashley 67 years Scremby died 22.11.19 South Ormsby Cluster Ethel Chandler 97 years Tetford died 13.12.19 Susan Cooper 68 years Bag Enderby died 07.01.20 Weddings: Michael Alan Heyes & Sherri Louise Clarke Halton Holegate 20.12.19 Michael John Stuart Rooke & Melissa Murial Peach Halton Holegate 28.12.19
Baptisms: Spilsby Cluster Edward Jack Cartwright Hundleby 22.12.19
Bolingbroke Grape Vine
Please can all articles be with the Editor by the 14th of the month. They can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to The Grape Vine, The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5EF
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Dates for the Diary
February 3rd ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, St Mary’s Horncastle 3rd Safeguarding Training at Skendleby Old School, 6pm 4th Little Steeping coffee morning at ‘The Steepings’, 10.30am 4th East Keal APCM, 7pm 6th Rural Deans’ meeting 7th Community Cuppa, Franklin Hall, 10.30am 8th Community of St Hugh prayer for the Diocese at
The Olive Tree, 10.00am 10th Hundleby APCM, 2pm 12th Marden Hill Cluster meeting, Spilsby Vicarage, 7pm
13th Deanery Home Group at The Rectory, Stickney 14th Toyntons APCM, 3pm 15th To Love and Serve the Lord 10am Spilsby Vicarage 17th Deanery Synod, 7pm – venue to be confirmed 18th Little Steeping coffee morning at ‘The Steepings’, 10.30am 18th Stickney Old Rectory Communion 26th Ash Wednesday Service at 11am at St Luke’s Church,
Stickney followed by soup and roll lunch 29th Jumble Sale in St Luke’s Church, Stickney at 12 noon March 3rd West Keal APCM in church, 10.30am 4th Compline at Hundleby, 6.30pm 6th Spilsby Light Night preview 7th Learning Communities, St James Spilsby, 9.30am 7th Spilsby Light Night 11th Compline at Hundleby, 6.30pm 13th Little Steeping APCM in church, 2.00pm 14th Community of St Hugh prayer for the Diocese at
The Olive Tree, 10.00am 17th Hagworthingham APCM in church, 7pm 18th Compline at Hundleby, 6.30pm 25th Compline at Hundleby, 6.30pm 25th Spilsby & District Schools Music Festival 26th Spilsby & District Schools Music Festival 31st Halton Holegate APCM in church, 7pm
Look out for the date of your APCM and please go along to support and find out what your church is about. New officers are elected at these meetings but you will not be asked to take on a role unless you want to!
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To Love and Serve the Lord
10am Spilsby Vicarage 15th February This course on Christian Growth is for everyone who would like to attend, just for interest. It will also help us to grow our local ministries. Come and see. Enjoy the growth we can achieve together.
Lay Ministry in the Diocese of Lincoln Locally Recognised Those ministries which are discerned in the parish, recognised by incumbent, members of the church community and the person themselves. The activities involved in these ministries are representative of the incumbent in visiting, Sunday School, Youth Work, work with the elderly etc. Discernment, training and safer recruiting are handled in the parish and recognition can be expressed in any number of ways (prayer before the peace one Sunday, certification at patronal festival or beginning of year or beginning of academic year depending on ministry and any similar contextually appropriate activity). Authorised ALM discernment and training will be at deanery level to diocesan guidelines and standards (with flexibility for those who have engaged with different types of bible/ theological/ pastoral training). Discernment will involve taking part in an open-access 16 session course with feedback into the selection process by the trainers, recommendation for authorisation by incumbent and PCC and DBS and safeguarding requirements being met. Training will be in deanery groups and authorisation for one of 'worship-leading', 'pastoral care', or 'mission and evangelism' will be by rural deans. Further training and additional authorisation are possible following discernment by incumbent and those leading the training. ALMs can be deployed across a deanery (or slightly beyond where parish boundaries are close to deanery boundaries) . Licensed (Reader Ministry} The lay ministry we will continue to call Reader is also known in some dioceses as LLM (Licensed Lay Ministry). We are working with the new national descriptors of readers as 'teachers of the Faith, enablers of mission and leaders in church and society'. Readers are discerned at diocesan level to national standards. Training involves 3 years academic work through Lincoln School of Theology studying Common Awards Levels 4 and 5 modules and 2 years contextual formation training in small groups and parishes.
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The Reader is licensed to the diocesan bishop with a working agreement with incumbent or lead ministry provider (e.g. in chaplaincy situations) Readers can be deployed across the diocese with permission from the person with whom they have their working agreement. Oversight in all cases is with the incumbent but for ALMs and Readers we have a diocesan network (that's aspirational at the moment but will happen soon) for ministry development and pastoral care. Sally Buck Warden of Lay Ministry June 2019 TOYNTON ST PETER’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE “CAROLS AND CAMELS” The event was well attended and a big THANK YOU to all who supported the event. £100.00 has been sent to St Andrews Hospice Grimsby.
Petals in the snow Author: Lucy Mills
Date: 01 February 2020
We all have those days. Days when we feel undervalued or unappreciated. Days when our opinions don’t seem to count, our voices dismissed. There may be more than one reason for this. We are complex by nature, our personalities influenced by myriad threads in our lives. Sometimes an external factor is the trigger, sometimes it is something that has been building inside for a long time. Sometimes we just don’t know why we feel the way we do.
We live in a world of comparisons. We see the smiling picture-perfect faces; we hear the exciting news that others share, and we want to be happy for them. . . And we are; but at the same time, we hold up our own lives to their mirror and feel somewhat deflated. We can feel like that stubborn, season-confused rose trying to flower all winter, petals browned by rain, frost or snow. We try to bloom, but find our petals are battered by the unforgiving environment around us. We feel that we were misled into thinking that we mattered. How can we possibly flourish here?
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Petals can bruise in a harsh climate. So do we. When winter has felt too long or too confusing, we stagger onwards, unable to see spring. But our God is the Lord of the bruised and the broken. Isaiah spoke of the Messiah, saying: “a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench” (Isaiah 42.3). This tender imagery reminds us that our weaknesses are no barrier to God’s love, nor God’s justice.
God does not get irritated by our silent tears, or misunderstand what we are trying to say. We are known, completely, and we are loved, completely. One is no obstacle for the other. We do not need to hide our bruises from the one who was himself bruised for us, the one who lived and breathed among us. Despite our struggles and our mistakes, we are worthy of love. We are ‘enough’, because God himself has bestowed that worth upon us. No matter what those in our lives infer or imply — we are valued, we are appreciated, we do matter.
There will always be times when we feel taken for granted; when our actions are misconstrued; when we make mistakes. We are humans living in a world full of humans, all with their own weaknesses and an array of motives we cannot possibly see. That does not dictate our worth. The Spirit within us reminds us that we have been identified as children of God.
As winter takes its final bow, let’s remember that the seasons we go through in our lives do not change the value we have been given by the God who created, loved and redeemed us, as individuals and as communities.
Unchanging God, as we transition from winter to spring, as we are challenged by the changing seasons of our lives, remind us — you have given us worth that no one can take away. In the name of Jesus, Amen
Lucy Mills is a writer and artist www.lucy-mills.com
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A NEW YEAR WISH
To all my Grapevine Friends, ‘tis a little late, I fear, but as the old year ends, I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR. So, now, as we look ahead, leaving two thousand and nineteen I wish you every happiness, may year twenty twenty bestow awaited dreams. We must seek the beauty in all that we see, remember, new times are dawning, a walk through the woods, (though perhaps not for me!) breath winter glory on a frosty morning. Take comfort from the good in each new day, give of your love, give of your time, a wise old man once showed me the way, I carry his words all the while. Now…regrets shall have no place, for regrets are of yesteryear, new challenges we’ll face with fortitude and grace as we banish all meaningless fears. A New Year’s wish to you and everyone that you may find contentment all the while, I wish you love, how-so-ever it may come for with love comes the riches of life.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
with love, Ema Fields GOD BLESS Halton Holegate 100 Club winners December January C Billam C Gray J Hyson P Lawson E Grant D Janik J Wildman D Blyth
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Whist Drives
Hundleby Parish Room 3rd Tuesday each month 7.00pm
We are looking for new members. Why not come along and join us?
Cost £2.50 to include tea, coffee and biscuits and raffle.
INVITATION !
Protect yourself and others by attending the
Deanery Safeguarding Training
Skendleby Old School.
Monday 3rd February at 6pm
Free Refreshments provided
If you wish to attend please can you let the Deanery Office know on 01790 752526 leaving your name, parish and
position in church or email the same details to [email protected]
St Andrew’s Church, Little Steeping
COFFEE MORNINGS
4th & 18th February 10.30am
at Sheila & Basil’s house (The Steepings)
Drink and cake - £1.50
ALL WELCOME
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Fran’s Bit!
Last month I wrote about an annual retreat at Launde Abbey on the theme of “From Epiphany to Eternity: Journeying with God”. I know some people read it, because I was asked at least 3 times how I’d enjoyed it before I had even gone!
Anyway, it was a textile retreat, and I went with a plan! I was going to make a banner – picking up on the theme, I was attracted to the patchwork block ‘Mariner’s Compass’ – it is not a simple block and I was feeling like a bit of a challenge.
At the bottom of the banner would be the shape of the earth’s horizon, and a number of arrows would come from the mariner’s compass with the question ‘Where is God leading you?’
So far, so good – except it didn’t quite work out like that! As the week went on, and I worked on the block, I realised that I was using the name of the block to colour my thinking. You see, a compass only works if you know the direction in which you should be travelling. When trusting God, when trying to work out our calling, do we ever really know the direction?
As the block came together, I felt it looked more like a star. At Epiphany, wise men followed a star and clearly did NOT know where they were heading. I realised that my plans, any plans, no matter how noble, are of no effect unless God is allowed to lead, unless God is in the planning.
So I ditched the banner idea (I am sure the background fabric will be useful at some other time) and created for myself a table mat for the table that
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sits at the side of my armchair where I sit to pray. It is there as a reminder that I can let God do the planning – as long as I act with humility and obedience.
LENT 2020
The Lent Course recommended for the Diocese this year is based upon the book “Saying Yes to Life” by Ruth Valerio, which challenges us to look at how we care for the planet earth. Even if you don’t join a group, it is worth reading the book. Also, if you are up for a challenge, how about a daily challenge for Lent called “LiveLent”. All the challenges are related to our care for the environment. Copies of the booklet will be available shortly.
Ash Wednesday February 26th 10.00am Tetford, 10.30am Spilsby 11.00am Stickney 7.00pm Old Bolingbroke Every Wednesday after that 6.30pm Compline Hundleby Every Friday in Lent Stations of the Cross Spilsby S/J & RC alternate Marden Hill Cluster January Draw Winners
1st No.9 J Cooper 2nd No.1 M Clark
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Toynton All Saints January Draw Winners
1st No.14 H Vaughan 2nd No.10 E K Moss 3rd No.64 B Shaw
Gifts for the cradle or Gifts for God was the theme of the first Family service of 2020 led by Jane Parker. The children now regularly take on the jobs of crucifer, acolytes and taking the offertory. As it was Epiphany the children also placed the Wise Men and camels onto the Nativity scene. Alan Campbell and Bill Rose read the lessons from Matthew and Ephesians which related to the theme. The children embroidered book marks before the service which, when finished, will be given as gifts. Jane and Margaret talked to the children about giving and wishing and the congregation were reminded that Children in Need raised £47.8 million last year and since it was started £950 million has been raised for good causes. The majority of people enjoy giving as much as receiving. Reverend Joan Thornett talked about the strange people who visited the Baby Jesus; smelly shepherds and Kings. Sometimes the clergy may also seem a strange lot!! The shepherds were the least important but were the first to visit Jesus and the Wise Men believed that Jesus was a King hence their visit to King Herod. It is important that we learn to accept ourselves as we are, flawed and imperfect, but we can bring love and the desire to serve and try to seek God's will for us at the beginning of a New Year. The next Family Service will be Candlemas on 2nd February, 10am. Everyone welcome.
..............that it is the 20th Anniversary of the Family Service this year and during that time there has
only been one service when no children were present. The Family service team would like to thank everyone who has supported and helped them in any way over the last twenty years. A special thank you to Jane Howsam who regularly supplies us with ideas for craft activities. We look forward to your continued support.
Reverend Joan Thornett Jane Parker Margaret Cook
www.stjamesspilsby.co.uk
DID YOU KNOW
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Raithby Village Hall
Coffee Morning We always meet on the first
Tuesday of every month.
Our next monthly coffee morning is on
Tuesday 4th February from 10.30 - 12.00
We look forward to seeing you there
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Families!
There has been so much coverage about the situation with Harry and Meghan, I wonder if you heard about the comment that was made, suggesting that we are more interested in our Royal family than in our own families It got me thinking; how true is that statement? If we do follow the royal family, then because we are not related to them in any way (unless you have been keeping a big secret), that means that we do not have to be too involved, and can take more of a passive role. We can simply observe and not be too emotionally involved. There is the old statement that we can’t choose our relatives but we can choose our friends. Unlike our own families, which can either leave us feeling really positive or dare I say it, perhaps experiencing the odd negative feeling. Hopefully though, the latter is not the case and we do take an interest in the life of our families. Being there for one another, to share in celebrations, and to support when times are hard. As Christians there is of course the all important Christian family, our brothers and sisters in Christ. Supporting one another through prayer and encouragement. Experiencing the joy of our faith in Jesus, and wanting to take an active interest in one another. Wanting to share our faith with those we meet; wanting them to experience all the good things that God wants them to experience in their lives, such as being accepted for who they truly are. We of course, as Christians, are all Royalists; we are called to be loyal subjects of his Divine Majesty, the one who is King of kings; the one who even our Queen bends her knee to. Teresa
St Nicholas, East Kirkby
SNOWDROP SUNDAY
Sunday 9th February
12 noon – 3pm
Refreshments ~ Soup, hot chocolate, tea and coffee Grocery Tombola
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Hundleby Book Swap and Teas
13th February 12th March and 9th April
Parish Rooms, 2-4pm
New books added each month All welcome
SPILSBY U3A
Wednesday 12th February 2.00pm
in the Franklin Hall
Speaker: Anthony Poulton-Smith ‘What’s in a name’
COFFEE MORNING
Every Friday morning in the Victory Hall, Partney 9.30am to noon
Come for coffee, tea, cake and a chat!
All proceeds to Partney School, St Nicholas Church and the Victory Hall
To Love and Serve the Lord
10am Spilsby Vicarage 15th February
This course on Christian Growth is for everyone who
would like to attend, just for interest. It will also help us to grow our local ministries.
Come and see. Enjoy the growth we can achieve together.
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ERESBY NEWS
Unfortunately many of the activities at Eresby Hall had to be cancelled over the Christmas period because of illness. The residents were able to celebrate the New Year and enjoyed the entertainment when Jeremy went in to sing. They also enjoyed a little tipple at midnight on New Year's Eve. Earlier in the month a ukulele group, which included Graham, the handyman, went in to entertain and from what Graham said, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A cup of tea and some cake was all the players wanted as a reward.
As there had been no Carol service as such Jane and Margaret went in on January 6th for a short service of lessons and carols as it was still officially the Christmas period. The residents certainly sang the well known carols with gusto. It is hoped that there will be a belated party at the end of January.
Thank you to all the people who donated last year's calendars. There are some beautiful photographs which means a much bigger selection to choose from. Thank you.
ERESBY HALL
Another day starts at Eresby Hall With breakfast round about eight. With toast or porridge or cornflakes Or eggs in a runny state. With juice or coffee or tea It's as good as that you see. Through the morning there could be games Or singing or watching TV Dinner is at twelve noon Listen to the clatter of knife, fork and spoon. On Friday there is fish and chips and that's very good With arctic roll to follow as a lovely pud. After dinner if the weather's good You can sit outside either on your own or in a crowd You can talk to each other as long as it's not loud. It's four o'clock teatime now with sandwiches, soup Or maybe salad so fresh it will not droop. Now nearly time for bed but don't forget your prayers And thank Him up above for your lovely home And being so well fed. Written by Peter Horry, a resident.
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The Old Hall, Halton Holgate News
What a fun packed Christmas we have had here in Halton Holgate, we had a visit from rainbow dreaming ponies, a panto, and a local singer. Our Christmas raffle did very well, and we wish to thank all local businesses that donated prizes to us, the money raised is for our resident’s comfort fund, and buys us coffee and cake when we are out in the community. We are now planning for 2020 and hoping to have lots of fun times and get more involved with the local area. Our doors are always open and if anyone has any spare time and would like to volunteer or befriend one of our residents that would be great.
SHROVE TUESDAY
25th February
Don’t forget your pancakes!!
SPILSBY AND HUNDLEBY WALKERS ARE WELCOME WALKS PROGRAMME
Thursday 20th February 10am Meet at South Thoresby Church for 4 mile circular walk . Thursday 26th March 10 am Meet at Bag Enderby Church for 8 mile circular walk Saturday 18th April- 10am Meet at Franklin Hall Spilsby. 1.5 mile walk around Franklin Trail in Spilsby followed by refreshments Please wear suitable footwear No Dogs Please For further details please telephone :- Stef 01205 270312 Gill 01790 754797
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More Newhome thoughts on Computers
This month I am going to talk about life the universe and everything. You must admit that is a pretty bold opening. If I have not got your attention yet you might as well move on.
OK so, if we start at the beginning, I have been a computer engineer since 1992 and watched the industry grow, including the internet. That has been interesting, well to me anyway. Many things have changed. The growth and decline of Microsoft's more or less total dominance of the PC market. This under the pressure from Google who own the Android system, used on phones and tablets. Bear in mind that Google was only a search engine in the early days. Google.com was not registered until September 15, 1997. Apple have also played their part, though they still want to be out on their own; i-products only reluctantly play with other devices.
Mobile phones have moved from phones, to pocket computers that can be a satnav with live time traffic (waze app) to a mirror for putting on your make-up (reverse the camera and look at yourself) - never mind the fact that many calls can be video too; that is more than captain Kirk had. So, the point of all this is that time moves on. That includes my life and yours. In my life, I have now sold my house, found a new life partner, Alix, and as a result will be moving three hours away to Middlesbrough. I will be sorry to be leaving Lincolnshire where I have been for the last thirty two years. I really have loved the place, but Alix is worth it. Having said all that, it will mean that I have had to give up both Newhome Computers and my school work as of 13th of February which is half-term. Big changes for me and probably for my customers, many of whom have become friends over the years. Hence, I am taking this opportunity to thank you all for feeding me for all these years, to give you all as much notice as I can, bearing in mind that the sale was set on the 23rd of December and to thank all of my advertising publishers. All in all, it is good night from me and it is good night to you, I'm off on another adventure and semi-retirement.
Have fun and enjoy yourselves. Steve
P.S. My phone is a broadband device, so the number will not change, so as I have always done, I can still give you free advice, but at home 3 hours away.
I’m sure you will all join with us in thanking Steve for his advice and support across the years and wish him all the best for his future adventures.
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CAPTION COMPETITION
JANUARY WINNER
‘It’s Lincolnshire! Blend in they said! Didn’t tell me it was a park not a farm!’ Congratulations – June Fitz Gibbon
Just for laughs!
‘Oh dear! I think I got my tyres crossed.’ – Mary Mackinder ‘How long does it take to charge those things? I’ve been waiting for hours!’ – Barry & Jeannette Richards
FEBRUARY PHOTO
Please send your captions by
14th February to
‘Caption Competition’
The Vicarage,
Church Street,
Spilsby,
Lincs.
PE23 5EF
or email to
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World Day of Prayer
Friday, 6th March at 10am
Christian Fellowship Church, Spilsby
Service prepared by Christian women of Zimbabwe
All are welcome
West Keal
Your Village Needs You! Please come along and find out how you can help at our
Annual Parish Church Meeting
St Helen’s, West Keal
Tuesday 3rd March 10.30
Refreshments provided
Skendleby Old School events
Afternoon Tea with musical entertainment by
At Skendleby Hall
(by kind permission of David and Ruth Lowe)
Thursday 19th March at 2.00pm Tickets - £15-00
Contact: Mo Jarvis - 01754 890623 or Margaret White - 01754 890321
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East Keal, East Kirkby, Hagnaby, Hagworthingham, Hareby, Mavis Enderby, Miningsby, Lusby, Old Bolingbroke, Toynton All Saints, Toynton St. Peter, West Keal
FEBRUARY 2020 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP
2nd February Candlemas Eucharist service at Old Bolingbroke 11.15am Service of the Word at Toynton All Saints 11.15am Service of the Word at East Kirkby 3.00pm
9th February 3rd Sunday before Lent Eucharist service at East Keal 9.30am Service of the Word at Hagworthingham 11.15am
16th February 2nd Sunday before Lent Service of the Word at Old Bolingbroke 9.30am Service of the Word at West Keal 11.15am Eucharist service at East Kirkby 3.00pm Eucharist service at Hagworthingham 6.00pm
23rd February Next Sunday before Lent Service of the Word at East Keal 9.30am Eucharist service at Toynton All Saints 11.15am
SERVICES ACROSS THE MARDEN HILL CLUSTER
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Eastville, Midville, New Leake, Stickford, Stickney
FEBRUARY 2020
PATTERNS OF WORSHIP
2nd February Candlemas Eucharist at Stickney 9.30am
9th February 3rd Sunday before Lent Service of the Word at Stickney 11.15am
16th February 2nd Sunday before Lent Eucharist service at New Leake 3.00pm
23rd February Next Sunday before Lent Eucharist service at Stickford 11.15am
Coffee Morning
at St Luke's, Stickney
every Thursday at 10.00am
SERVICES ACROSS STICKNEY CLUSTER
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Ashby by Partney, Aswardby, Candlesby, Dalby, Langton w Sutterby,
Partney, Sausthorpe, Scremby, Skendleby
FEBRUARY 2020 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP
2nd February Candlemas
Eucharist service at Partney 11.15am Service of the Word at Scremby 3.00pm
9th February 3rd Sunday before Lent Service of the Word at Candlesby 9.30am Eucharist service at Skendleby 11.15am
16th February 2nd Sunday before Lent Service of the Word at Aswardby 9.30am Service of the Word at Partney 11.15am
23rd February Next Sunday before Lent Service of the Word at Sausthorpe 11.15am Eucharist service at Langton 11.15am Evening prayer at Skendleby 6.00pm
SERVICES ACROSS THE PARTNEY CLUSTER
Time of Prayer
Every Tuesday, 12 noon at St Nicholas, Partney
Every Wednesday, 12 noon at St Peter & St Paul, Skendleby
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Bag Enderby, Brinkhill, Calceby, Driby, Farforth, Harrington, Haugh, Ketsby,
Maidenwell, Oxcombe, Ruckland, Salmonby, Somersby, South Ormsby, Tetford & Worlaby.
FEBRUARY 2020 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP
2nd February Candlemas Eucharist Service at Brinkhill Church Hall 9.30am
9th February 3rd Sunday before Lent Eucharist Service at Brinkhill Church Hall 9.30am
16th February 2nd Sunday before Lent Eucharist Service at Brinkhill Church Hall 9.30am
23rd February Next Sunday before Lent Eucharist Service at Brinkhill Church Hall 9.30am
SERVICES ACROSS THE SOUTH ORMSBY GROUP
Morning Prayers
every Wednesday at 9.45am
at St Philip’s Church Hall, Brinkhill
Time of Prayer every Monday and Thursday 12 noon
at St Mary’s Tetford
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St James Spilsby, St Mary Hundleby, Holy Trinity Raithby, All Saints Great Steeping,
and the three St Andrew’s: Halton Holegate, Little Steeping & Firsby
FEBRUARY 2020 PATTERNS OF WORSHIP
2nd February Candlemas Eucharist service at Spilsby 8.00am Eucharist service at Hundleby 9.30am All Age Family service at Spilsby 10.00am Service of the Word at Raithby 11.15am
4th February Eucharist service at Firsby 10.30am
9th February 3rd Sunday before Lent Eucharist service at Spilsby 9.30am Service of the Word at Hundleby 11.15am Eucharist service at Great Steeping 3.00pm
16th February 2nd Sunday before Lent Eucharist service at Spilsby 9.30am Café Church at Raithby 10.00am Eucharist service at Halton Holegate 11.15am Service of the Word at Firsby 3.00pm
23rd February Next Sunday before Lent Eucharist service at Spilsby 9.30am Eucharist service at Little Steeping 9.30am Café Church at Hundleby 9.30am Café Church at Great Steeping 10.00am
Daily Prayer: 8.00am Daily at St James Spilsby
Wednesday: 10.30am St James Eucharist
SERVICES ACROSS THE SPILSBY CLUSTER
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WOOLLY HAT SNOWING SNOWMAN FIREPLACE ICE WINDY COLD
DARK FROST COATS MITTENS BLANKETS GLOVES
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LOUTH PLAYGOERS RIVERHEAD THEATRE
FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS
FEBRUARY 8th The Stones Tribute Band
12th-18th Tess of the d’Urbervilles presented by Hotbuckle Theatre Group
22nd Waltz your Worries Away – New London Opera Group Spring Concert
28th Choice Grenfell – a tribute to Joyce Grenfell presented by Kick in the Head Production
Box Office 01507 600350
www.louthriverheadtheatre.com
Now booking on line
Massage Therapist Tel: 07500 946611
• Full Body Massage/Deep Tissue Massage
• Back, neck & shoulders massage
• Head, neck & arm massage
• Seated Acupressure chair massage
• Indian Head Massage
• Thai foot massage
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Hot Stones
• Spa wraps
• Warm Bamboo
• Myofascial Release
• Nutrition Advice
• Facials
Any treatments can be tailor made
to fit requirements
Email: [email protected] The Lodge, Partney, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4PF
First College in Louth and Skegness are running
Free Food Safety in Catering Courses 9.00am - 4.30pm approx.
The qualification demonstrates compliance with food safety
law within any business which is involved with handling food. A "must have" for anyone involved with the preparation and
service of food. Businesses, working from home, clubs, village halls etc.
Various dates available
For further information please call
Peggy Middleton on Louth 01507 601122
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PETE WATERSON DECORATING
SERVICES
~ painting ~ ~ wallpapering ~
~ tiling ~
07432 563722 01205 480434
Any size jobs considered
Free no obligation quote
BTEC Level 2 Painting and Decorating
Planning a wedding, a party or just a family get together?
Looking for a venue?
Look no further
TOYNTON VILLAGE HALL
❖ available for hire ❖ up to 120 catered for ❖ excellent kitchen facilities ❖ fully heated.
For charges and to book call 01790 754020 or 01790 752249
or find us on Facebook
RAITHBY VILLAGE HALL PRIVATE HIRE
Book our historic village hall for your private function or for a meeting,
lecture, or regular classes.
Full kitchen facilities, crockery and glassware with seating and tables for
up to 50-60 people.
Disabled facilities
Our rate is just £7.50 per hour, with special weekend rates for weddings
and reduced rates for regular bookings.
Contact Hall Manager Sindy Prince on
07780 220913 or email
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Local Builder/Decorator Over 30 years experience
in the building trade
All aspects of Property Maintenance
undertaken
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Telephone: 01790 753253 or 07875 643 851
for a FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE
PHIL WHITE
73 Halton Road Spilsby Lincs
PE23 5LD
DARREN SHARP
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance of Home and Garden
Painting – Interior and exterior
Fencing
Hedge trimming and tree work
Bathroom and kitchen fitting
Tiling
All maintenance jobs considered
Mobile 07422 515681
Email: [email protected]
5% Off all services
with this Advert when quoting
Grape Vine
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with this Advert when quoting
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✓ Improve your flexibility, mobility and balance Come and join this friendly keep-fit community with
beneficial and adaptable exercises set to uplifting music.
FIRST LESSON FREE!
MONDAYS: 10.30am at Sibsey Village Hall WEDNESDAYS: 10.30am at Stickney Youth Centre
Call Rebecca at ReGenerate on 01205 750265 or email [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 SKEGNESS MABLETHORPE PE23 5HD PE25 3ST LN12 1BG
Tel. 01790 752227 Tel. 01754 767444 Tel. 01507 478182
Julia’s “Happy Feet”
Foot Health Practitioner Dip.FH. MCFHP. MAFHP
Free Initial Consultation
Routine Foot Care Finger & Toe Nail Trimmings Health Advice Ingrown Toe Nails Diabetic Foot care Athlete’s Foot Vascular & Neuro Assessment Cracked Heels Corn Removal Callus Reduction
Providing care in the comfort of your own home Book for appointments with Julia Moore
Tel: 01790 753161 07900 914897
GRAPE VINE MAGAZINE
All copy for next month's issue to be with the Editor by the 14th of the month.
The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5EF
Email: [email protected]
Grape Vine Advertising Prices per year 1/8 page - £40 1/4 page - £60 1/2 page - £90 Full page - £160
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Ray Ford Carpentry & Joinery
Bespoke/Heritage
Mob: 07776 288639
Tel: 01790 754006
9 Winston Road, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5HJ
Eresby Hall is situated in Spilsby providing residential care for older people offering high quality long and short-term care and flexible day care in a homely environment. Our tea room is open: Thursdays 10am–11.30pm Sundays 2pm–4pm
Please contact Zoe Randall on 01790 752495 for more information.
Registered charity no 1048355
• Beautiful rural setting on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds
• Only a couple of miles from Spilsby
• Distinctive Church School character
• 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 available
‘A real small school family atmosphere’
Come and judge for yourself!
Maddison Lane, Partney, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4PX Tel: 01790 753319 Email: [email protected]
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Kay www.partneyschool.co.uk
Partney
Church of England Aided
Primary School
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PAUL
EVERARD
REGISTERED PLUMBING AND
HEATING CONTRACTOR
THE BUNGALOW, TOYNTON FENSIDE,
SPILSBY, LINCS., PE23 5DB
Telephone/Fax: 01790 753101
Mobile: 07774 661017
Email: [email protected]
Est. 1973 – Time served City & Guilds
Tradesman serving the area for forty
years.
FOR ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING AND
HEATING REPAIRS AND HEATING
CONTACT PAUL FOR FREE QUOTATIONS
AND INFORMATION
The Compleat
Gardener Ltd
We are, qualified gardeners
working for domestic and
commercial clients throughout the
area.
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
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.
Jacky & Simon welcome you to
BLUELINE COTTAGE
BED & BREAKFAST
37 HUNDLEBY ROAD
SPILSBY PE23 5LP
Tel: 01790 754970
Mobile: 07958 650927
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HORNCASTLE EYE CARE
NHS and Private Eye Examinations
Includes Digital Retinal Imaging
Budget to top designer frames
Single Vision spectacles
from £19.95 complete
Bifocals and Varifocals
from £59.95 complete
Repairs and on site glazing for a fast
service
3-4 Market Place
Horncastle
LN9 5HD
Tel: 01507 526527
Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and Pet Taxiing in and around
the Spilsby area.
Fully qualified & insured. Contact—07766 954228
Find my page on Facebook
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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
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ICB Fencing & Groundworks
All types of fencing work undertaken
Ian Blackamore 07932 057580 01790 756952
Post & Rail, Picket, Close Board & Stock Fencing, Equine fencing and ménages. All types of timber gates supplied & fitted.
Manor Farm House, Main Road, East Keal, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4AS
Halton Holegate is a good (Ofsted
2014) school with a friendly, family
atmosphere, encouraging children to
reach their full potential.
We are proud of our whole school
community and invite you to make an
appointment to look round and have a
chat.
Head teacher – Andrew Leeman
Contact:
Station Road, Halton Holegate,
Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5PB
01790 752 575
or visit our website:
www.haltonholegateprimaryschool.co.uk
Halton Holegate
Church of England
Primary School
Garden Machinery Kitchenware
Housewares DIY Tools
Paint mixing now available
1 High Street, Spilsby ~ Tel: 01790 752548
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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
Book-keeping Services
Reasonable Rates
Contact: Jo Jeffries
07903 844080
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MANOR CARE HOME FEN ROAD, EAST KIRKBY, Nr SPILSBY
LINCOLNSHIRE PE23 4DB Manor Care Home is a converted country house on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Constantly upgrading, we are able to offer the following:- ⚫ Residential care & Dementia ⚫ Church Services ⚫ Respite available ⚫ Single & Double Rooms Available ⚫ Day Care ⚫ Choice of home cooking ⚫ Hairdressing ⚫ Special diets catered for ⚫ Podiatrist ⚫ Friendly, caring staff ⚫ Daily Activities
For further information please contact
Manor Care Centre on 01790 763381
email: [email protected]
Visitors always welcome
Our Philosophy is: “To treat each resident as an individual; to care for with respect, privacy and dignity. To carry out tasks for that resident in the manner that, if able,
they would do so for themselves”
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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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, Chapel St Leonards, Telephone 01754 873035
www.ParkersFuneralDirectors.co.uk
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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
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.
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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
Due to redevelopment we have moved to a bigger showroom, more choice, better
parking and not so far to come (What used to be Ashcroft Fabrics) We also have a Murdoch Troon kitchen display in our showroom
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BOLINGBROKE DEANERY MINISTRY http://lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby/
Acting Bishop of Lincoln
The Rt. Rev. David Court
Tel: 01522 50 40 90 or 01522 534701
Office: Edward King House, Minster Yard,
Lincoln LN2 1PU
email: [email protected]
Archdeacon of Lincoln
The Venerable Gavin Kirk
01522 504039
The Rural Dean of Bolingbroke
The Rev’d Canon Peter Coates
The Vicarage, Church Street,
Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF
Tel: 01790 752526
email: [email protected]
Bolingbroke Deanery Group
Team Ministry
Marden Hill, Partney,
Spilsby & Stickney Clusters
Team Rector
The Rev’d Canon Peter Coates
(address as above).
http://lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby/
Team Vicar
The Rev’d Fran Jeffries
The Rectory, Horbling Lane,
Stickney, Boston, Lincs. PE22 8DQ
Tel: 01205 481183
email: [email protected]
Team Vicar &
Curate to South Ormsby Group
The Rev’d Teresa McLaughlin
The Rectory, Skegness Road,
Partney, Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 4PG
Tel: 01790 752344 email: [email protected]
Assistant Curate
The Rev’d Jean Coates
Contact via The Vicarage, Spilsby
email: [email protected]
Deanery Synod
Joint Chairmen:
The Rural Dean and Lay Chair
Mr. Bill Rose
Bolingbroke Deanery Administrator
& Grape Vine Editor
Jane Howsam
The Vicarage, Church Street,
Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 5EF
Tel: 01790 752526
email: [email protected]
Mon-Fri 9.30am–1.30pm
Retired Clergy
The Rev’d. Joan Thornett
Gardener’s Cottage, Harrington,
Spilsby, Lincs. PE23 4NH
Tel: 01790 754151
email: [email protected]
Reader & Community Chaplain
Mr Paul McLaughlin Tel: 01790 752344