the villager - aug/sep 2010

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2010

Combined magazine for the parishes of Harlaxton, Denton, Hungerton with Wyville, Stroxton and Woolsthorpe by Belvoir

Parish Clergy

Priest in Charge—The Reverend Keith Hanson The Rectory, Harlaxton—Telephone: 01476 594608

Email: [email protected]

Honorary Priest —The Reverend John Bruce Telephone: 01476 561546

Email: [email protected]

Parish website: www.harlaxtongroup.co.uk

VILLAGER

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From the Rectory

In 2004, during my first curacy, my training incumbent suggested that it

would be “character forming” if I were to become chaplain to the Leeds

Battalion of The Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade. (C.L.C.G.B.)

Summer camp was approaching as I signed on for duty and “The chaplain

always accompanies the brigade to summer camp. Didn’t you know?”

No, I didn’t and suddenly it dawned on me that my boss had side stepped

the request and passed it on to me.

Two weeks later whilst walking to church someone stopped me to ask:

“Fr Keith did you enjoy your week’s holiday with the Church Lads and

Church Girls Brigade?” I had to stifle an internal laugh. “Oh yes,” I said,

“It was wonderful.” “Holiday” was not how I would describe it. It was

really hard work. And I might well have been on a trip to a rigorous

health farm, because I lost 6lbs and came back sporting a rugged tan from

all the outdoor activities. But having said that, I was surprised, it was a

lot of fun and I made many new friends among both children and leaders

and more than anything, I gained a new insight into the work of the

Brigade and an invigorated faith life.

I also came back with what I can only describe as “bugle twitch”. I

learned, within only a few hours, that a day in the life of a Church Lad or

Girl is punctuated and accented by a bugle call. Reveille, Last Post, Fall in,

all commands to which the children danced into line. And it wasn’t long

before I slipped into that routine too. I found it rather interesting as

chaplain to be “bugled” into meals and “bugled” out of bed.

I know that at the present time the C.L.C.G.B. is finding it difficult to keep

up numbers in its ranks. And I suppose, with some sad resignation, that

this seems to be the way of all these kinds of organised groups for young

people these days. And though I can see it happening, I also find it

frustrating because the C.L.C.G.B. is such a gem of an organisation. It has

so much to offer young people and I personally feel that the ideology

behind its inception still holds good for children today. If you would like

to find out more about the C.L.C.G.B. visit their website at:

http://www.clcgb.org.uk/

What was it that Whitney Houston sang about? “I believe that children are

our future, teach them well and let them lead the way” – She’s dead right!

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What I do know for certain, is that churches that make their mission to

children a priority, then take on a new dimension. Lively, alive, growing

filled with fun, love, laughter, Godliness.

Growing churches have one thing in common: at their heart a core of

people, thinking, praying, nurturing ideas, encouraging, doing, being,

supporting, praising, worshipping. Churches do not, will not, grow

without that in place. I know that from hands on experience. In my

second curacy I was lucky to be part of a team that grew a city church

from 120 to over 300 regular Sunday worshippers in three years. It was

alive, it was active, it had a buzz, it had a core of faithful people, it held

tradition, and it also embraced new ideas and kept mission to children

and young people high on the agenda and as a result people flocked to

God. Brother Roger, the founder of the Taize Movement in France, said

“Make your church a place of prayer and people will flock to it.”

The wind of change is blowing over the Church of England; the days of

sitting back doing nothing and expecting that others will be doing it for

us are over. The days of hard thinking and tough decisions are upon us.

In many areas church attendance continues to fall and consequently a

shortfall of money on the collection plate means that many churches are

on the brink of tough times. Less money means fewer clergy to lead

them, fewer funds with which to pay the bills and carry out essential

repairs. It can be a slippery slope.

Imagine today, drawing out your hard earned savings from the bank and

using the money to set up a shop on the high street to sell black and

white televisions. I sometimes feel as though that is what we are doing

with our churches – putting all our time and resources into setting our-

selves up for failure, because we cannot face the truth of the world

around us. We are trying to sell black and white televisions to people

who already have 3D-capable laser wide screens. People have moved on,

attitudes have changed. The church needs to move with them and throw

its lot in with them or be left behind.

Over this summer, ask yourself the following two questions:

What would your village be like without an open church?

Would there be something important missing?

Whether we want to hear it or not, falling attendances will inevitably

bring about a church closure down the line ... that is the logical, hard, no

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holds barred, truth. Churches need people and money to survive.

Do you seriously want to see your village churches grow and once again

become a vital part of community life? This doesn’t just apply to people

who already attend church; it applies to anyone who has a heart for

people and a desire to see good, honest community growth.

The church exists to be the servant of the people; a huge part of its

mission is to support community growth through the help of God.

Have a great summer, and don’t have nightmares. Together, if you

want to, we can continue to bring in the changes, little by little, that are

needed.

I’m not suggesting that we fill our churches with cappuccino machines,

smoothy bars, comfy sofas, neon lights and wide screen televisions.

Instead, we need to focus on our priorities and keep prayer and mission

to children and young people high up on our agenda, to help to put

things on the right road to growth and a sustainable future for all.

God Bless Keith Hanson

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CHILDREN’S SUMMER ACTIVITY DAY

Calling all young kids and parents.

See page 20 for details of a great day!

A NOAH’S ARK MESSY PLAY SESSION on Wednesday 25 August

in Harlaxton church

Come and join in the fun!

Denton News

Street Market

The final figure for the amount we raised this year is £9,844.74.

This is the second highest amount ever!!

Each beneficiary (the church, the school and the village hall) will

receive £3,250. The small amount over will stay in the account to

help with overheads next year.

This money helps to keep the village hall open, assists with the

day-to-day running costs of the church and helps to maintain the

standard of excellence achieved at the school—the recent Ofsted

report was ‘outstanding’.

Summer Lunch

The Summer Lunch held in aid of Denton church funds was a huge

success—both socially and financially.

The lunch (all homemade and home-prepared food) was delicious,

with plenty of second helpings!

A very friendly and jolly atmosphere on a lovely sunny day, in the

pleasant surroundings of Grantham Cricket Club, made all the hard

work worthwhile.

The money raised was approximately £600, which was very pleasing.

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A Message from Adrianne Taylor

I would like to thank many friends for their cards, flowers and

messages. All the support and prayers are very much appreciated.

At present I cannot take telephone calls or see anyone. However, I

will be in touch again once my course of chemotherapy is over and I

am feeling stronger.

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W I Programmes

Denton WI

Wednesday 11 August Outing to Woody’s Bar at Ancaster

for lunch and a walk

Wednesday 8 September Police Community Support

Speaker: S Curisie

Refreshments: Mary Blackbourne

and Dickie Brown

Social Time: Sally Weston

Meetings held at 7.00pm in the village hall.

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Harlaxton WI

Wednesday 18 August Members’ Outing

Details to be arranged

Wednesday 15 September Make-Up Demonstration

From Clarins by Vicki Parker

Hostesses: Carole Harris, Lyn Thurlow

Flowers: Jean Lattimore

Meetings held at 7.15pm in the village hall.

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A Message from Sylvia Berry

Just to say thank you to everyone for all the very kind messages,

cards and prayers during the very sad loss of my Mum. Your

thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated.

Both Mark and I feel very blessed to be part of such a special church

group.

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WOOLSTHORPE CHURCH—NEWS UPDATE

I know that there are many of you in Woolsthorpe and other villages wondering what is happening to St James' Church. As you may know, nine years ago a burst water main caused substantial damage to the foundations of the church. The pews began to sink inward and before long huge cracks appeared in three of the supporting pillars. The pillars were braced with steel and life got back to normal. Over the following years legal battles took place between Anglian Water and the PCC's solicitor. Add to that a change of Rector and long vacancy and hey presto … nine years have flown by without any repairs. With my arrival as new Rector, the case has been re-opened and once again we begin to look for compensation from Anglian Water. However, in the course of our discussions our meetings in church with Diocesan officials and the new Archdeacon, concerns were raised about the actual safety of building now. In the nine years that have elapsed since the original incident it is now unknown how much further the building may have deteriorated. As a safety precaution the Diocesan Registrar has ordered that the church be locked and services take place in the village hall until safety for worshippers and villagers can be assured. Like most things in life... this takes time. So here we sit, waiting, waiting, waiting. Safety of people is paramount, I'm sure you will agree.

One thing I can tell you for certain is that it is going to take an awful lot of money to make the church safe again. Money that the Church Council simply does not have. We could pass a hat round the village I suppose, but that will still leave us very short.

The average Sunday attendance is now about five people. They meet once a fortnight and give all that they can in terms of money. It isn't enough even to pay the bills, the insurance, the electricity. The only income your village church has is from what people give on the collection plate.

You can do the maths yourself.

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The future of the building is uncertain. I'm praying for a miracle. I trust that you will join me.

The church exists only to be the servant of the people of Woolsthorpe, that is how it should be. We need your love, your prayers and your support. Your suggestions as to how things can be put right are welcome, so that the church can once again become a living, breathing, vibrant centre of love, hope and faith in God.

I'm happy to listen to your realistic ideas and also your hopes and dreams. Without you we can do nothing but fear the worst.

Rev’d Keith Hanson

01476 594608 [email protected]

www.harlaxtongroup.co.uk

Let’s SingLet’s SingLet’s SingLet’s Sing

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Can you sing?

Haven’t sung since you left school ?

Would you like to sing ?

Like to know more ?

Ring Keith Warner

01476 566988

DO IT NOW !

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Two Letters from the Bishop of Lincoln

Such Devoted Sisters

There was a time when Lincolnshire boasted more Monasteries per square mile than any other part of England. Bardney was one of the largest and most influential of them, and some were pioneering in their habits and lifestyle—like the co-ed community founded by Gilbert at Sempringham. However, after the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII in the 16th Century, these religious communities all but disappeared from the landscape of England in general, and Lincolnshire in particular. It took until the 19th Century before a movement to re-found religious communities took hold with Anglicans discovering for themselves the value of such power houses of prayer which had for so long been treated with suspicion as hotbeds of Roman Catholic subversion. Some of these new foundations had houses in Lincolnshire, but during the course of the 20th Century they attracted fewer and fewer men and women prepared to commit to such lives of poverty, chastity and obedience. So here we are without even one such Community in our Diocese …

… until now. For I am delighted to report that we have reached an agree-ment with the Community of St Francis. They are moving from their house at Compton Durville in Somerset and, as part of their reshaping of the life of the province, three sisters will re-locate to Metheringham and establish the Vicarage there as one of their houses, to be known as San Damiano. Whilst they will be relatively few in number, they will be made very welcome as they re-claim part of our religious heritage which we thought had been lost for ever. Of course, monastic houses were about more than prayer several times a day and a regular cycle of worship throughout the Christian year. They provided hospitality to pilgrims and wayfarers when travel on the roads could be hard and dangerous. They were committed to education and learning not only in biblical and theological studies, but many other disciplines as well. They provided spiritual direction and opportunities for retreat and reflection for those needing to come aside a while from the busy-ness of daily life. By no means least, they often pioneered new farming techniques as part of the agricultural revolution. But what attracted the Franciscan Sisters to come to us was our insistence

that we simply wanted them to pray for us and with us day by day. Yes, they

will offer a ministry of service and care whenever and wherever they are

called upon to do so, but Metheringham is right at the geographical centre

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of our Diocese, and we rejoice in the knowledge that a Community commit-

ted to lives of praise, prayer, petition and intercession will be the beating

heart at the heart of all we seek to be and to do as the people of God in

historic Lincolnshire.

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“It’s not on any map; true places never are.”

(From Moby Dick)

Maps are marvellous. The current exhibition of maps at the

British Library in London is attracting large crowds, and Mike

Parker's Map Addict is proving to be a bit of a best-seller.

Why? What is it about maps which we find so compelling? Well in

part the answer lies in the stories they tell about how people past

and present have seen their world. They highlight the things that

mattered most to previous generations, and today they facilitate

travel and communications in ever more sophisticated ways.

But they remain artificial. They try to present in two dimensions

what is essentially a three-dimensional world. Fascinating though

they are, they only work when we apply to them our three-

dimensional experience of the world around us so as to see in our

mind's eye the hills and valleys on the flat map as they really are.

Adding a further dimension to what we see, hear, feel and touch

day by day is what faith in God is all about. So many people lead

two-dimensional lives with little sense of that something more

which transfigures reality and transcends what is otherwise

ordinary and everyday.

Rudolph Otto, a famous theologian of the last century, used the

word "numinous" to describe that idea of the Holy which we

discern with the eye of faith. Living by faith is three-dimensional

living. Why settle for a mere map when you can experience the

real thing? Why settle for life in two dimensions when Jesus

offers us life in all its fullness (John 10:10)?

+ John Lincoln

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THE BIBLE IS IT TRUE? HOW DO I READ IT?

For many centuries, from the time of Christ until the Reformation and beyond, the Church was the only authority on the Bible. People were not encouraged to question the text or events of the Bible; if they did many found themselves persecuted and even killed. In the last few centuries men have begun to question and seek answers to events and places found in the Bible. Many of these were so remote in time, that critics of scripture were certain that much was myth and legend. Nothing had been heard of places such as Ur, Ninevah and Canaan—much of which, then as now, was under Arab rule. David and his kingdom were only known through the Bible. The hand that wrote on the wall in Daniel’s time mentions the king called Belshazzar. Every known list of neo-Babylonian kings ended with Nabonides; there was no Belshazzar. However, archaeology was to prove that list incomplete, as we shall see later. The archeological finds of the last two centuries have proved the Old Testament (OT) Bible remarkably accurate in much of its historical facts. There are some facts that have yet to be proved or disproved, but in the main many characters, places and events have been proven true. Some events are dated by artefacts and reports ‘written’ on buildings and walls at the time or shortly after the event. Again, we will see so later. Let us look at archaeology in relation to the OT. New Testament (NT) archaeology is also useful, but we have additional evidence in written reports by various historians and writers of the time. Again, we will see that later. There is one thing to remember as we look at archaeology, often small differences occur in reports concerning numbers and results. This is usually down to the pride of man. An emperor will often report a battle, agreeing with the Bible that it happened. However, if it went against him, he conveniently forgot to report his setback. This happened to

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Benhadad, as we shall see later. Each side will report numbers that vary, as mentioned. In one case we have more information from outside sources than we have in the Bible. The Dead Sea Scrolls were documents discovered between 1947—1956 near Qumran. They were found in caves by the Dead Sea. There are just under 1,000 ‘manuscripts’ written in Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek; some are on papyrus and others on parchment. The scrolls contain the earliest known complete script of the OT book of Isaiah, together with fragments of many other OT books, many of which confirm our written text. So the archeological findings confirm many events that are recorded in scripture. It is these that we shall be looking at over the next few issues. Probably the most difficult event to deal with is what is known as Noah’s Flood, but we cannot put it aside just because it is difficult to explain. Christianity and Judaism are only two among many world religions to give an account of a ‘great flood’. In fact, all over the world there are ‘memories’ of a great flood in ancient times. These occur even among people isolated from the rest of the then known world. Would it surprise you to know that from Australia, across Asia and Europe, North and South America, Canada and even in Africa there are memories of a great flood in ages past? Many of these regions are regions unknown to the ancient Middle East nations and therefore cannot assume their folklore. The Gilgamesh flood epic Tablet 11 has a parallel account to that of the Bible, as do other legends. In 1939 a Danish expert in Sumerian history printed a reconstruction of a list of Sumerian kings. The interesting thing for us is that this list of kings is followed by a catastrophic flood. There is then a list of post-flood kings. Pre-flood kings appear to have had very long lives, compared with post-flood kings. Even as the Bible indicates for pre and post-flood characters in Genesis. The long lives could, however, be accounted for by the writer of the account misinterpreting the base numbering system of two different numerical systems—Sumerian (sexagesimal—60) and Semitic (decimal—10). But the flood itself is still relevant. Of course what was a ‘worldwide’ flood to the nations of the Middle East, but a ‘localised’ flood, given our current knowledge of the earth.

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A Date for your Diary

Harlaxton Arts and Crafts Weekend Supported by Grantham Art Club

Friday 8 / Saturday 9 October

in Harlaxton Church

Friday evening preview—drinks and light refreshments

Tickets £5

Saturday all day—50p

Refreshments available

Saturday evening—a musical event

(to be announced)

Are you an artist or craftsperson?

Would you like to exhibit?

If so, contact John Bruce—01476 561546

Watch out for local and newspaper adverts

Geologists have found traces of floods all over the world, and that is to be expected. I believe that the Bible is a book designed by God to show how a special nation was born; it is concerned with those things that occurred in that nation’s birth and history. Out of a disaster God preserved its forebears, Noah and his family, for that nation. That other survivors may have existed elsewhere is not recorded directly, as they are not concerned with this history. In the same way the history of Britain concentrates on what has happened to our nation. Only when other nations impinge on our history is it necessary to mention them.

Trevor Woodgate

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Children’s Page

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Remember to look at page 20!

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Forthcoming Events

OPEN HOUSE AFTERNOON Thursday 26 August

2.30—4.30pm

20 Swinehill, Harlaxton Keith and Frances Warner

BARN DANCE

In Harlaxton church

Saturday 4 September

7.00pm

Led by

‘THAT BAND AGAIN’

(Supper included)

Tickets £10

Under twelve £5

A great night out on your doorstep!

Contact 01476 566988

GRANTHAM DEANERY MOTHERS’ UNION

MARY SUMNER DAY EUCHARIST

On Tuesday 10TH August at 11am

at St Anne’s Church, Harrowby Road

Coffee and Cakes served after the service

Bring and Buy Stall for Deanery Funds

Answers to last time’s crossword

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Clues Across

1 and 3 Two of the disciples who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28) (4,3,5) 3 See 1 Across 8 ‘Let us draw — to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith’ (Hebrews 10:22) (4) 9 O Simon is (anag.) (8) 11 Form of government under the direct rule of God or his agents(10) 14 How Jesus found his disciples when he returned to them after

praying in Gethsemane (Luke 22:45) (6) 15 In The Pilgrim’s Progress, the name of the meadow into which Christian strayed, which led to Doubting Castle (2-4) 17 Glad sin rat (anag.) (10) 20 Spinal column (Leviticus 3:9) (8) 21 Valley of the Balsam Tree with a reputation of being a waterless place (Psalm 84:6) (4) 22 ‘The oracle of Balaam son of Beor, the oracle of one — — sees clearly’ (Numbers 24:3) (5,3) 23 Adam and Eve’s third son (Genesis 4:25) (4)

Clues Down

1 David’s great friend (1 Samuel 20:17) (8) 2 ‘The Lord... will bring me safely to his — kingdom’ (2 Timothy 4:18) (8) 4 ‘I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; — — or wine touched my lips’ (Daniel 10:3) (2,4) 5 Seeking to vindicate (Job 32:2) (10) 6 Female servant (Isaiah 24:2) (4) 7 ‘For Christ died for — once for all’ (1 Peter 3:18) (4) 10 ‘Offering spiritual sacrifices — to God through Jesus Christ’ (1 Peter 2:5) (10) 12 Jesus said that some people had renounced this ‘because of the kingdom of heaven’ (Matthew 19:12) (8) 13 One of the three men thrown into the furnace for refusing to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image (Daniel 3:20) (8) 16 ‘You have — of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry’ (Luke 12:19) (6) 18 ‘There before me was a white horse! Its rider held — — , and he was given a crown’ (Revelation 6:2) (1,3) 19 Equipment to Charity Hospitals Overseas (1,1,1,1)

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NOAH’S ARK PLAY SESSIONS

Noah’s Ark will be running a Messy Play Day

on Wednesday 25 August from 11.00am until 3.00pm

in Harlaxton Church

£1 Admission per child / Adults free

Stuck for ideas for this summer holiday? Why not let your hair down—and let the kids have

fun at the same time? This is an ideal chance to get the best of both worlds; whilst you are

relaxing with a cuppa and a bit of adult time with other parents, the children are being enter-

tained and getting creative, without you having to clear up the mess afterwards!

Activities will include: gluing, sticking, painting, face painting (50p per face), music and much

more/

Children are asked to bring a packed lunch for a picnic and also a zoo animal to enjoy their

picnic with them. Hot drinks will be provided for adults—first drink free, additional teas/

coffees at 10p.

Though the children will be supervised,

adults must remain with them at all times on this occasion.

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If you wish your child/children to attend please return this slip as soon as possible:

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NOAH’S ARK MESSY PLAY SESSION at 37 Rectory Lane, Harlaxton or 3 Dimmock Close, Harlaxton

or leave in Noah’s Ark box at the back of the church

I would like …… places for the Messy Day on Wednesday 25 August

Child’s name …………………………………………………... Age ………………

Child’s name …………………………………………………… Age ………………

Signed parent/guardian ……………………………………………………………….

Total number of children …………….. Total cost …………………………….

Please enclose payment

Do copy this form if more places wanted

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SERVICES

Sunday 1 August Ninth Sunday after Trinity

8.00am Denton Holy Communion

9.30am Harlaxton Harlac’s Song (Family service)

11.00am Woolsthorpe Holy Communion

6.00pm Stroxton Evensong

Wednesday 4 August

10.00am Denton Midweek Communion

Thursday 5 August

7.00pm Wyville Contemplative Prayer

Sunday 8 August Tenth Sunday after Trinity

9.30am Harlaxton Holy Communion

11.00am Denton Open House

6.00pm Wyville Evensong

Wednesday 11 August

10.00am Harlaxton Midweek Communion

Sunday 15 August Eleventh Sunday after Trinity



11.00am Woolsthorpe Morning Prayer

Wednesday 18 August


Sunday 22 August Twelfth Sunday after Trinity


11.00am Wyville Holy Communion

6.00pm Denton Evensong

Wednesday 25 August


Sunday 29 August Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

10.30am Stroxton Group service of

Holy Communion

Wednesday 1 September

10.00am Denton Midweek Communion

Thursday 2 September

7.00pm Wyville Contemplative Prayer

Sunday 5 September Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity


9.30am Harlaxton Harlac’s Song (Family service)


6.00pm Stroxton Evensong



Sunday 12 September Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity


11.00am Denton Harvest Festival

Followed by Harvest Lunch in the village hall

3.00pm Wyville Harvest Festival

Service in the Big Barn, followed by Harvest Tea



Sunday 19 September Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity



11.00am Woolsthorpe Morning Prayer

3.00pm Stroxton Harvest Festival

Followed by Harvest Tea



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Sing—a—Rainbow

‘Sing and Play in a Colourful Way’

Come along and join in the fun with a FREE taster session

BOTTESFORD Baptist Church on Mondays

HARLAXTON Village Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays

CAR COLSTON Village Hall (near Bingham) on Fridays

From birth to pre-school age

Experience an interactive class of LIVE music

with quality instruments, puppets and colourful props

which stimulates your child’s imagination and builds confidence

There’s even time for a coffee and a chat afterwards!

Contact Tiffany

01476 574978 or [email protected]

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Sunday 26 September Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity


11.00am Wyville Holy Communion

6.00pm Denton Evensong



Sunday 3 October Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity



11.00am Harlaxton Harvest Festival

Followed by Harvest Lunch in church

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Problem solving:

If you always do what you always did,

then you’ll always get what you always got.

Try something different !

Material for the magazine

Is always welcome:

reports from organisations, articles,

stories, poems, etc

Any item suitable for a

church-based magazine

will be considered.

To contact the editor,

see box alongside.

Closing date for material for the

October / November

VILLAGER

20 September 2010

Telephone: 01476 563272

or Email

[email protected]

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HARLAXTON

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Available for

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01476 573221

Regular Whist Drives

Contact Numbers

Treasurer (Harlaxton) Frances Warner (566988)

Mothers Union Elizabeth Holmes

(563085)

Pastoral Care & Healing (Woolsthorpe) Lesley Devine (870795)

Tea & Chat (mums and toddlers) Carole Pearson (560782)

Pastoral Care (Denton) Gill Mitchell (870766)

Pastoral Care (Harlaxton) Barbara Lawry (563272)

Choir (Harlaxton) Merle Thomas (573359)

Bell Ringing Liz Carter (568097)

Church Flowers (Harlaxton) Sue Taylor (574040)

Prayer Circle Frances Warner (566988)

Sheila Finch (565086)

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Disabled facilities Large grass area outside

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Emergency callout available

Additional property needs undertaken including:

Hedge and Grass Cutting, Tree Stump Reduction

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Sam’s Traditional

Window Cleaning

I clean the whole of your window, not just the glass.

All windows washed and dried.

Windows cleaned to a high standard,

including the frames and sills

I also clean conservatory roofs and garage doors

I am a fully insured window cleaner

I also clean conservatory roofs and garage doors

I am a fully insured window cleaner

References available on request

References available on request

I am not a five-minute flick over service

For a polite and reliable service, please give Sam a call

on 01476 405068 for your quote.

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Chris Ward CarpetsChris Ward CarpetsChris Ward CarpetsChris Ward Carpets and

Hardflooring

SERVING GRANTHAM & LOCAL VILLAGES

FOR 12 YEARS

Expert fitting

Free no obligation estimating

Quality & service assured

Over 10,000 patterns available

Home visits with patterns if required

Ample parking at showrooms

CARPETS

VINYL CUSHIONED FLOORS

KARNDEAN DECORATIVE

VINYL

LAMINATES

HARDWOODS

BLINDS

The Showrooms

26-28 Denton Avenue

Grantham

NG31 7JL

Tel/Fax 01476 565202

www.chriswardcarpets.co.uk

CHURCHWARDENS HARLAXTON Mrs Susan Taylor Mrs Elizabeth Allison 23 Swinehill The Red House Harlaxton Trotters Lane Grantham Harlaxton 01476 574040 01476 564249

DENTON Mr Keith Hiley 2nd Warden Pendle position vacant Main Street Denton 01476 870501

HUNGERTON with WYVILLE Sir Francis Le Marchant Mrs Marion Webb Hungerton Hall The Flat Hungerton Hungerton Hall 01476 870244 01476 870374

STROXTON Mrs Betty Madge Mr Simon Embley Pondside Cottage Beckside Cottage Stroxton Stroxton 01476 530296 01476 530481

WOOLSTHORPE-BY-BELVOIR Both Warden positions are vacant at present Please see The Rector of you are interested

the villager - aug/sep 2010

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