Produced and Sponsored by St. Vincent’s Church, Caythorpe,

Parochial Parish Council Supported by the Parish Council

Editor. Roger Welby-Everard 01400 273459 Email: roger@welby-everard.com

There are occasions aren’t there?, when children ask us those difficult questions and when out of our need as adults to be able to answer all things......we scrabble around our brain for answers. I recall once being asked by a child ‘ What is Holy? ‘ well....................... It seems a good question to ask as we approach Holy Week, what is this ‘Holy’ week for? Looking up the word, the dictionary definition gave me words like respect and space or person devoted to God, rest from work, and these gave me food for thought about how we spend Holy Week. Easter is the great festival of the church that Christians celebrate most effectively and properly if they have first observed the penitential season of Lent. In taking time to follow through those 40 days, to be a focus for study and fasting, to be a part of the diversity of small and great services provided by our churches in Holy Week. These events all lead up to the solemnity of Good Friday when we re-member how Jesus died and a then two day later celebrating together with joy and thanksgiving his resurrection on Easter morning. At no other time are we given the time to properly ‘respect’ the holiness of God, his gift of life beyond the gates of death, and opportunities to reflect Christ’s journey to the cross in holy places, in our beautiful churches of the benefice every evening of this precious week, (and you will see the variety of services in the later pages within), unlike the Christmas festival which can be so easily lost amongst the present giving and shopping fever that accompanies its coming. These services are shared by our ministry team, with Revd Barbara and myself not counting the things we do through Holy Week as work, but part of our own devotions to God, a rest from the hurly burly of every day life to share the true holiness, the poignant story of our God of forgiving, giving up the life of his son for our sakes, for everyone sakes. May God bless your Holy Week and Easter.

With my love and prayers, June

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PHOTOCOPYING We do welcome people who wish to do some photocopying at the Rectory. This is offered as a facility to all people who live in the Benefice, and the “contributions” made (5p per copy) help to keep the cost of maintenance of the machine down.

Contributions for Caythorpe News Please send by email to roger@welby-everard.com or on paper (preferably typed) to Owl’s House, 3 Frieston Road, Caythorpe NG32 3BX. Please note that the closing date for copy is normally around the 20th of the month.

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Masses Saturday 6.00 pm Sunday 8.00 am, 10.00 am Most weekdays 9.00 am

Don’t forget MOTHERING SUNDAY a chance to say thank you for Mum! and thank you to God 10am Sung Eucharist at Fulbeck and 11.15 Family Service at Caythorpe Flowers will abound!

14th March The Friday Club for adults and children meets in St Vin-cent's Church from 3.45 to 4.45 pm. 31st March The Developing Prayer Group meets at Bob and Val Panter's, 24 Church Lane, Caythorpe at 7.30 pm. A warm welcome is ex-tended to anyone who would like to join this informal group.

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February Draw £15 Mary Siddans £10 Mary Siddans £5 Alasdair Fraser-Darling

SERVICES IN MARCH Sunday 2nd March MOTHERING SUNDAY 10.00 am Fulbeck Sung Eucharist 11.15 am Caythorpe Mothering Sunday Service 6.00 pm Carlton Scroop Holy Communion Wednesday 5th March 9.00 am Caythorpe Holy Communion Friday 7th March Edward King (8th) 8.45 am Fulbeck Morning Prayer Sunday 9th March LENT 5 10.00 am Caythorpe Sung Eucharist (Mr and Mrs Welby-Everard) Wednesday 12th March 9.00 am Caythorpe Holy Communion Friday 14th March Ember Day 8.45 am Fulbeck Morning Prayer 3.45 pm Caythorpe Friday Club Sunday 16th March PALM SUNDAY 10.00 am Fulbeck Sung Eucharist 6.00 pm Caythorpe Celtic Prayer Monday 17th March 4.00 pm Carlton Scroop Evening Prayer Tuesday 18th March 7.00 pm Caythorpe Night Prayer Wednesday 19th March 9.00 am Caythorpe Holy Communion 7.00 pm Fulbeck Night Prayer Thursday 20th March Maundy Thursday 7.00 pm Caythorpe Holy Communion (Mrs Hoddell) Friday 21st March Good Friday 12-3.00 pm Caythorpe Meditation 7.00 pm Fulbeck Dressing of the Cross Saturday 22nd March 7.00 pm Caythorpe Service of Light Sunday 23rd March EASTER DAY 9.00 am Carlton Scroop Holy Communion 10.00 am Caythorpe Sung Eucharist (Mr and Mrs Dix) 10.00 am Fulbeck Sung Eucharist Wednesday 26th March 9.00 am Caythorpe Holy Communion Friday 28th March 8.45 am Fulbeck Morning Prayer Sunday 30th March 10.00 am Carlton Scroop Benefice United Eucharist

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CHURCH FLOODLIGHTING To have the church floodlit for your anniversary or remembrance contact

Mary Siddans (272371). 8th Feb In loving memory of Sid Shill 11th Feb In loving memory of Frederick, Kathleen and Robert Weaver. 11th Feb To celebrate the birthday of Sonya Nicol. 15th Feb Birthday memories of Sid Shill. 1st Mar St David’s Day 7th Mar Birthday memories of brother David 9th Mar Birthday memories of Tony Wetherill. 11th Mar In memory of Pam Treble on her birthday. 27th Mar In loving memory of Mai Welby-Everard on her birthday. 28th Mar To celebrate the 89th birthday of Margaret (Mag) Metheringham

St. Vincent’s Church, Caythorpe Parochial Church Council

PARISH PRIEST: The Revd June Freshney 279199 ASSOCIATE PRIEST: The Revd Barbara Hancock 272644 CHURCHWARDENS: Mrs Janet Avison (and Lay Chairman) 272158 Mr John Scott 272974 SECRETARY: Mrs Carol Ridler 273267 TREASURER: Mr Roger Welby-Everard 273459

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Help! 14 enthusiastic cub scouts will be stranded if we do not rally round and help them. Due to personal circumstances our current cub lead-ers are leaving our pack.

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Could you give a couple of hours a week? Do you know anyone who enjoyed the adventure & fun of Scouting or Guiding as a child? Have you been or do you know anyone who was a leader in the past? No experience is necessary; a comprehensive and exciting training package is available, and full support will be given. Weekly cub meetings held at Carlton Scroop village hall. As an adult in Scouting, it is fun, modern, relevant and immensely fulfilling. So, if you can give just a little of your time and would like to make a positive contribution to society, making a difference in your local community, please call our Group Scout Leader,

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TREASURE HUNT

Saturday 22nd March 2 pm

Starting, walking and ending at

St Vincent’s Church

In aid of St Vincent’s Caythorpe Hand Bells (if weather is foul there will be an alternative event in the Church)

Our bells need some hospitalisation and they are not on the NHS!

Please come and support us by bringing a team and test

your knowledge of the Village. You may think you know it, but do you?

Entry per team is £5.00. You can have as many in the team as you like but all children must be accompanied

by an adult.

The prize for this Hunt is a lovely Easter Egg. There will be a cake stall in the Church and a raffle plus tea and biscuits and soft drinks for the children. All chil-

dren will be given a small Easter egg or treat.

For further information ring Liz on 01400 273459

CAYTHORPE PRE-SCHOOL Caythorpe Pre-School runs morning sessions from 9.10 am to 12 noon on Tuesday to Friday each week in Caythorpe Village Hall. (Term time Only).

Children must be 2 years or over. Funded places are available for 3 and 4 year olds.

For more details and an application form please call 07952 990710 (during session time)

CAYTHORPE BADMINTON CLUB We meet every Monday evening in the Village Hall from 6.30-9.00 pm

Junior Session (11+) 6.30-7.30 pm (adults most welcome to assist) Adult Session (18+) 7.30-9.00 pm

Rackets and Shuttlecocks provided. Restart January 7th 2008

Contacts: Cheryl 01400 273357 Mary 01400 273069

Caythorpe Surgery Opening Times Monday 8.30am - 6.00pm Tuesday 8.30am - 6.00pm Wednesday 8.30am - 6.30pm Thursday 8.30am - 6.00pm

Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm For Appointments Telephone 272215

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USEFUL NUMBERS Electrical emergencies/power cuts ..................0800 056 8090 For Electrical faults .........................................0800 363363 (Powergen) Anglian Water (Emergencies).........................0845 714 5145 Street Lights not Working...............................01522 552921 Highway Problems..........................................01522 553170 Environment Agency (Smells!).......................0800 80 70 60 Caythorpe Beat Officer (PC McGibbon)..............01400 281852 /07939 312821 Grantham Police..............................................01476 402222 Grantham Fire Station.....................................01476 565441 Grantham Hospital ..........................................01476 565232 South Kesteven District Council .....................01476 406080 SKDC Environmental Health 24 hr Helpline..01476 406375 SKDC Contract Monitoring (commercial waste) .01476 406276 (Garry Knighton) Lincolnshire County Council ..........................01522 552222 LCC Waste Disposal Services ........................o1522 782070 Trading Standards ...........................................01476 561061 NHS Direct......................................................0845 46 47 Samaritans.......................................................08457 90 90 90 Childline..........................................................0800 1111 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline ..................0808 800 5000 Lorry Litter .....................................................01522 554817 (Tim Collis LCC Env) Or ................................................01522 785043 (John Giles Env Agency)

Caythorpe Mother & Toddler Group We meet each Friday in the Village Hall at 1.45 pm to 3.15 pm. Cost for Mother and one child £1.50, additional adults/children 50p, babies under 9 months no charge. Drinks and biscuits included After the Christmas break we start again on 11th January. . For further information contact: Marie 279088

CAYTHORPE – A PERSONAL VIEW SCHOOL PREMISES CIRCA 1883

Janet Norman © Thirty-one months ago I began this series, never imagining I would still be exploring Caythorpe in March 2008, and without an end in sight! Even more surprising is the fact that after writing several episodes about the school I find myself back at their gates again. This time, however, I want to explore the parcel of land behind the main, old school building, to dis-cover when it was ceded to the school. It had been my intention to continue along High Street, beyond the ‘byre and stable’ when it occurred to me that if livestock was kept in those buildings, where did the horses and cattle graze? Directly opposite the ‘byre and stable’ is the present day village hall. In 1883 it formed part of the Caythorpe (Holy Cross) Estate and it’s highly unlikely the owners would have appreciated another person’s livestock grazing on their land. Back to the old map! The 1883 map is a typical example of Victorian passion for principle because each and every individual boundary is carefully recorded, so there can never be any dispute as to the rightful ownership of a particular plot of land. This painstaking attention to detail has made it easy to follow the demarcation lines between each person’s holdings along this stretch of High Street. Our primary school opened its door to pupils in January 1876 – only 8 years before the map was drawn. As I studied that map more closely it became obvious that the parcel of land on which the original school was built did not extend much beyond the rear of the main building. The only other pieces of land that appear to belong to the school at that time was a portion of ground, to the north of the main building, now used as a staff car park, and on the southern side of the school, that bit of land which is the main entrance that connects Wayside Cottage to school premises. And isn’t there a connection between Wayside Cottage and the school? The original Boys lavatory was situated in a small, stone building that actually crossed the boundary between school and cottage. Having established that fact it is now clear to see that the ‘byre and stable’ originally sat on a parcel of land that bordered the school premises to the south, and the Sun Inn to the north. My question has to be: when did that parcel of land change hands? The next copy of an Ordnance Survey of Caythorpe and its environs is for

1887 and this is just a copy of the earlier one. In 1905 things start to change, now, for some reason or other some-body has redrawn the map, this time making absolutely sure nobody could overlook the legitimacy of any parcel of land in Caythorpe because every individual plot has been marked in heavy, black ink. Could it be that be-tween the two dates a dispute broke out between various landowners, along High Street, or was it simply a case of new century, new broom sweeps clean? After all, Victoria had gone and Edward VII is on the throne, whatever the reason the school playground still isn’t recognised as such, the land appears to belong to whoever owned the byre and stable. We move on, the Great War has come and gone, and another Ordnance Survey map appears. The year is 1925, we are in the age of the Flapper, with risqué dances, such as the Black Bottom and the Charleston that had such affect upon young girls who listened to the music on a wind up gramophone; as an aside, my mother told me she was a Flapper, kicking up her heels in time to the music, the mind goggles! And while my mother danced the nights away, so the school acquired a large parcel of land be-tween the main school building and Back Lane. Interestingly, on all the maps prior to 1925 the byre and stable were identified as two separate buildings. On the 1925 map they are now shown as one large, ‘U’ shaped property, I wonder what happened?

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And Nobody Fell Overboard! After our inflammatory dinner (described last month) we left Léré for a short cruise so we can visit Sancerre. At about midday we moored up in a side canal at St Thibault. It was very peaceful with a good view of the hilltop town of Sancerre about 3 km away which is our target for the after-noon. Shortly after we had arrived a large black Labrador came ambling along the jetty. As he sniffed enquiringly through the window we saw that round his collar were large red labels bearing, in half a dozen European languages, the message:- PLEASE DO NOT FEED. When eventually he realised that we were not going to weaken he ambled on to check out another boat that had just arrived. The Captainerie of the Port (Harbour Master) runs a shuttle service to take you up to Sancerre. It is a very steep hill and at 5 euro per head well worth while. The mini-bus dropped us in the town and we were given a phone number to call when ready to return. There are amazing views across the valley of the Loire, and you see the river way off in the distance. It was not particularly clear when we were there but all the same we could see for miles. Sancerre is very much a tourist town and every effort has been made to help the tourists. A red line (Ariadne’s Thread) is painted along side the road to guide you around the most interesting parts, and at intervals no-tice boards give you a summary, in French and English, of the salient points of the location. We noticed that the English version was a very truncated and sanitised version of the French. Sancerre has an interesting (and bloody) history, originally settled by the Romans, the fortified city twice repelled the English during the Hundred Years War. In 1572-3 took place the Siege of Sancerre during the French Wars of Religion. The Hugenot (French Protestants) population held out for nearly eight months against the Catholic forces of the King (Charles IX). This siege is thought to be last in Europe where Trebuchet (slings) siege engines were used. During World War II Sancerre was a regional command centre for the French Resistance. We followed Ariadne’s Thread (red line) through narrow streets up to the top of the town where there is a tower which is the only remaining part of the mediaeval chateau. 1st Lt and Captain climbed the steps up the tower, CCBW declined. There were supposedly 200 steps, but we lost count at about 75! From the top the views were even more dramatic than those lower down.

After recovering our breath from the tower climb we continued along the red line. It appeared that it had been repainted fairly recently as there were traces of an older, fainter line. In one place a parked car had obvi-ously caused the painters a problem – see below!

The Red Line led us to the centre of the town, where we slaked our, by now considerable, thirst. Once thirst settled and legs rested we bought some post cards and then followed on along the red line which in theory should lead us back to where we started. 1st Lt led the way, Captain and CCBW following with increasing lack of confidence that we were going to get to the end. This confidence was not helped by the occasional interjection of a blue line, and once a green one. Having climbed up one particularly steep street we were re-assured to see a sign directing us to Centre Resuscitation – re-assured up to a point because the sign pointed up an even steeper hill. At last we got back to the start we telephoned the Captainerie in St Thi-bault and after a short while the rather ancient Citroen mini-bus wheezed it way up to Sancerre and bounced us down the road back to the boat. CCBW rather liked this as at least it had brakes and did not need mooring ropes.

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Caythorpe & District W.I. The President, Janet Hoddell, was re-elected for the coming year at the Annual General Meeting, which was held in the Village Hall. The com-mittee members are Ann Ashcroft, Linda Appleyard, Sue Case, Pauline Dorey, Iris Gerard, Deanna Hammond, Robina Heald and Val Wollerton. Diane Causer won both the Competition and the Flower Of The Month. She has received vouchers. Sadie Marshall won the raffle prize. A finger buffet was provided and enjoyed by the members. David Anderson will give a talk entitled "Laughter Lines" on 13th March and the Competition will be "An amusing newspaper headline". Visitors & new members are always welcome,

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SEEN IN THE GARDEN Having been so quiet it is all happening as Spring begins. We have seen a Mistle Thrush singing on top of the beech, Goldfinches feeding on the cones of the Larch opposite in the Playing Field and a Redwing eating what few holly berries are still on the tree! Digging out an old compost heap at the back we uncovered another colony of newts so no further digging for the time being! Blackbirds are incredibly tame; one came right into the greenhouse when I was there and came right under my stool. The Robins are very busy on the fat balls at the moment We have commented on the smaller number of birds using our feeders, a com-ment also made by other people. Then one person reported that Greenfinches are abundant in their garden and another says that they have an abundance of Gold-finches! It looks as if the birds are getting fussy but we have noticed increased usage in the last few days. A recent report has revealed that winter feeding re-sults, on average, in one extra chick in each clutch. So it is worthwhile quite apart from the pleasure they give us. I have had an exciting time this weekend. David Theaker invited me to go round his farm to look at the birds. We drove over the stubble right up to the High Dyke to be greeted by a Buzzard being mobbed by crows. David’s specialty Grey-legged Partridge were soon visible and round Barne’s Farm several Sky-larks. That is a real joy as nationally they are declining. Working down a hedge-row we saw both Corn Buntings and Yellowhammers and I had a good view of a Tree Sparrow in the hedge, another endangered species. David tells me that when the sugar beet is growing, Lapwings nest. This Sunday being a lovely day and very cold Mary and I returned to the Heath and confirmed a lot of yester-day’s sightings. The Theakers are very conservation conscious, leaving stubble to be ploughed in the spring rather than the autumn. They are creating runs sown with Elephant Grass, Linseed and other plants creating havens for wildlife. It is really well worth while going up on the Heath for there is plenty to see from the road. We are indeed fortunate to have such a variety of species within our Parish and the farmers dedicated to the well-being of the wildlife.

Alasdair F-D

Leadenham Domestic Waste Site I am informed that the Leadenham Domestic Waste facility is now open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm for pri-vate waste.

A Special Visitor I am sure that all readers enjoy the monthly reports from Alasdair, Caythorpe’s birdwatcher-in-chief. He’s built up an impressive list of different species seen in his garden or in the village. Personally, although I can generally recognize a gen-eral species (e.g. tit, finch thrush etc etc) I do not always pretend to know all the variations within a general species. However, we have just had a visit from a bird which I had no hesitation in identi-fying. It was a kingfisher! It was sitting on a small shrub beside the pond was obviously eyeing up our fish. However, I think that most of our fish are too big for it, although there are one or two small ones at the bottom which might tempt it. It might have been worth sacrificing one of the small fish, just to see the Kingfisher dive into the water and make a catch, but eventually it flew off. There is of course no chance of it nesting here, it will probably do that in the banks of the River Witham or somewhere similar. But if there is anyone else round here are with a fish pond, then they should keep an eye open for it, it is quite spectacular with its brilliant iridescent blue plumage. Peter Henderson

The Playing Field The Duathlon is to be held on Sunday 4th May. This 5K run-16K bike ride -3K run is an Individual Race and Team Relay Race starting at 10.00a.m. Entry Fees £14 Individual Entry, £15 all Team Entries, £8 Youth Entry. The closing date will be Tuesday April 29th 2008. There will be limited entry on the day strictly by 9.30 a.m. and the payment of £1 extra. For further information contact Bob Panter 01400273710. Marshals are needed for this event. If you feel you are able to help us marshal the route please contact Sue Dix 01400272105 or Deanna Hammond 01400272217 A last minute reminder about the Canter on Saturday 29th March. If you wish to enter contact Bob Panter 01400273710, or Sue Dix 01400272105. Entry fee £10 or £12 on the day. The Social Club are holding a Quiz on Saturday 1st March at 8.30pm in the Hammond Pavilion, Old Lincoln Road. Entry is £1.50 per person. Sue Dix

A Word of Thanks As many of you know, in November last year, Alistair Jordan, of High Street Caythorpe, passed away unexpectedly. This is a heartfelt message from us, his family, to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and the local community who have given us their support and friendship at this difficult time. And to the person/persons who secretly sent the Twin Lakes passes, a huge thank you to you also,(you know who you are).

The Jordan Familiy

Andy Roberts (Chairman) 01400 273 320

Richard Dix (Vice-Chairman) 01400 272 105 Simon Barter 01400 273 733

Marie Crawford 01400 272 104

Neil Fritzsche 01400 273 293 Janet Norman 01400 273 878

Mark Ridler 01400 273 267

John Scott 01400 272 974

Andrew Smith 01400 272 625 Peter Taylor

01400 272 848 Mark Woodward 01400 273 942

Clerk to the Council Mr Pat Fleming 01400 275 105

Parish Council News PBM Power Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for an Integrated Pollu-tion Prevention and Control permit to operate an installation involving the com-bustion and incineration of wood products for energy recovery. The process will be located at the Mid UK site, Station Road, Caythorpe. The application contains information required by the regulations including a descrip-tion of any foreseeable significant effects on the environment of the emissions from the 18 m high chimney. The details are available for inspection at the SKDC council offices in Grantham. Any objections or representations can be made to the Environment Agency, Trentside Offices, Scarrington Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5FA. The parish council had been given until the 31st March to respond. The next Parish Council meeting is at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday 12th March. There is an open session prior to the start when the above application can be raised, along with any other parish matters. The annual meeting of the Council is on Wednesday 19th of March at 7.15 p.m. when reports on the year's activities undertaken will be given. The Village Hall and Playing Field reports will also be read. Both meetings are in the Village Hall and parish residents are welcome to attend. The parish council have welcomed the complete renewal by the highways de-partment of the road surface of High Street. We were disappointed that the Highways and the Bus Company failed to arrange for the four overhanging trees on old Lincoln Road, to be trimmed back along to allow the double deckers to use the road. It was not acceptable for passengers to have to walk and wait on the busy A607 grass verge for their buses.

A Roberts Chairman.

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