Welcome to the Wold & Marsh Magazine
Magazine for September 2001
Deadline for next month's news is the 19th of this month.
Items to me;
Rev Daffyd Robinson
The Rectory,
Station Road,
Willoughby
Tel/Fax
01507 462045
dcr@willgp.f9.co.uk
Rectors Thoughts
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
The wall had a great fall
And no one could build up it again.
A wall made with bricks has certain properties that make it
stand.
Ÿ The individual bricks are tied together, usually with
cement or lime.
Ÿ The wall has pillars and braces to prevent bowing.
Ÿ The wall has a foundation to prevent subsidence.
A community is the same:
The individuals need to be tied together, they need some way of
preventing stress, and there needs to be some common
underpinning structure to keep the community in sound condition.
In the “old days” the men met others at work and the trades of
the village had overlapping connections. The women likewise had
their networks. Social life was local revolving around the pub,
church, chapel, shops, sports, all village based. There was a
shared history. Transport was in general communal, foot or bike
- which enabled communication.
The important phrases being; overlapping connections, networks,
life was local, shared history, communal, communication. Remove
these and like the wall with no cement, braces, or foundation it
falls apart, the community looses its sense of well being,
eventually breaks down damaging the individuals.
How much can our communities say these phrases are positively in
place today? I suspect with difficulty and therefore are in
danger of falling apart. We travel by car (individually), watch
TV, travel to Skegness for the shops, work out of the village in
the main.
If you travel through communities, there is feeling that they
are empty because you don’t see anyone. If you do see a group of
youths standing on a corner “they must be up to no good”, “look
there’s children playing on the side of the road, what
irresponsible parents”.
The foundation of the British village life is the Christian
faith expressed in the church or chapel. The foundation is
crumbling and if the decline continues it will not be long
before the church is not there for wedding, baptisms and
funerals - let alone worship on a Sunday - the nearest priest
will be atleast ten miles away with an area bigger than the
methodist circuit.
What’s the shared history? What is communal? How good are our
networks? How do we meet to communicate? This is not just a
church issue, the whole of village life is at stake. Unless we
can anwer these questions the quality of life in the communities
will deteriorate.
This sounds negative, and in part it is, humans are born to be
communal, and God is the foundation of community, therefore we
need the security of the love of God expressed as times change
and life becomes so different we will find ways of providing
mortar, support, and foundation to our communities.
So let’s express God’s love and support local initiatives.
Register:
Funerals:
Ada Dale (W)
Nellie Brader (W)
Joan Wells (W)
DEANERY DAY - GUNBY HALL
On Sunday July 15th the Deanery Day at Gunby Hall was attended
by a goodly representation of the Churches within the Deanery of
Calcewaithe and Candleshoe. From the Willoughby Group we had
our full register of Sunday School children were there,
controlled when necessary, by Bett and Linda and members of all
our congregations.
Having eaten our picnic lunch in the courtyard, the children
were given prepared word games, whilst the adults engaged in a
treasure hunt.
When all had returned to base, a short address by the Rural
Dean, followed by the Lords Prayer (interspersed with loud
cluckings as several chickens entered the courtyard) - before we
all set off on a pilgrimage to the Church.
Five stops along the way were made, to recall and celebrate the
lives and works of St Hugh, St Botolph. St Gilbert, Bishop
Edward King and Robert Grosseteste.
The service led by the Rural Dean Rev Peter Coates, incorporated
readings by representatives of each Church.
The sermon was given by Rev Dr M J Hazelton and a good choice of
hymns were sung with enthusiasm - a fitting end to a lovely day.
Sheila Kemp
WILLOUGHBY
The Parish Council met in Willoughby Village Hall on Thursday
July 19th.
There has been some comings and goings on the Parish Council
since the last report. Councillor Keith Dean, representative
for Claxby St Andrew has resigned and Councillor Mrs Gaynor
Ainsworth, representative for Well has resigned but not yet been
replaced. After the statutory period of notice if an election
is not held the Council will be looking to co-opt at the
September meeting, the relevant notices will be on the notice
board.
The meadow area on the Village Green has been sown, so keep
watching for signs of a lovely mixture of wild flowers. Dr Ted
Smith very kindly gave of his time and expertise to the Parish
Council to develop this project. A small committee is
organising the seats, which have mostly been donated in memory
of departed loved ones and their placement, hopefully in the
next month. A young oak tree which has been lovingly reared by
Mrs Wilson is also to be planted. The Highways Department have
curbed part of Church Lane and have plans to curb a further
section in order to stop the flooding problem which frequently
occurs. They are also going to investigate the problem of water
standing on the school corner.
The annual Parish Council meeting held in May saw Councillor
Stephen Eyre re-elected as Chairman and Mrs Mary Pridgeon
elected as Vice Chairman.
Parish Council meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday in each
month in the Village Hall at 8 pm, all parishioners are entitled
to attend and would be most welcome to come and view the
proceedings.
The Parish Council Clerk is Mrs Marie Hibbert and can be
contacted on 463859.
STRAWBERRY FAYRE
Assisted by combined hopes - and prayers - for a real summers
day, Sunday June 24th dawned hot and sunny and continued thus
for the entire day.
Preparations for the Strawberry Fayre started early with the
transfer of tables from the Village Hall and much scurrying
about setting up stalls for the tombola, cakes, craft, bric-a-
brac, books and board games.
Visitors, cheered by the sun and enticed by Strawberries and
cream, Pavlova, Strawberry Flan, Scones and tea came to enjoy it
all. The atmosphere of mutual fun and friendship enhanced the
occasion and the Sunday School children were as involved as
ever. A film/TV quiz tested everyone’s memory - Chris Brown -
Huttoft taking the £5 winners prize.
An extensive array of raffle prizes was an added attraction to
the success of the afternoons event, which brought £393 to the
Church coffers.
To everyone involved in the preparation, serving, manning the
stalls and to everyone who came to support - a big Thank You.
Sheila Kemp
JAZZ CONCERT
On Friday July 20th our Church rang to the inimitable sound of
jazz.
Around 60 enthusiasts gathered to hear the Mahogany Hall
Stompers who occupied the Chancel for an hour before continuing
their performance in the Village Hall.
The atmosphere, as one would expect, was vibrant - the audience
appreciative of the groups instinctive style and talent. Some
couples took to the floor - even dancing into the porch - to the
delight of the more sedentary types.
The bar was open and refreshments available, adding to the
thorough enjoyment of the evening.
This was an event arranged by Eric Vaughan, who donated the
profit to the Church. Our sincere thanks to him - his helpers -
and to those who came to support.
Sheila Kemp
Tourist Church of the Year Awards
As award winners in the Regional Finals of the Tourist Church of
the Year, Joan Stapleton and I were invited with Daffyd to
attend the Diocesan Award ceremony in the Gallery of Edward King
House, adjacent to Lincoln Cathedral on Thursday 12th July.
Representatives from all the Diocesan Churches involved
gathered for light refreshments before the ceremony began.
Church Tourist Officer Rosemary Watts opened the proceedings
stating this was the first such competition in the Diocese, the
response to which was very encouraging and pleasing.
The Bishop opened his address by quoting from Simon Jenkins book
- “England’s Thousand Best Churches” - “Lincolnshire Churches
cannot be bettered. Above all they are a pleasure to visit”.
With 650 Churches in our county they represent a sense of
continuity and celebration, as well as observing solemn
occasions.
Also present on the platform, the Archdeacon, who paid tribute
to the independent judges drawn from the Diocese, the Tourist
Office, and the local Authority, who assessed the attributed of
each Church before making their judgement. The points they
were concerned with - the introduction of CCT cameras, toilet
and refreshment facilities, the availability of literature,
especially for foreign visitors, as well as the welcoming and
tranquil atmosphere of the Church.
The presentation of the awards then began, each recipient
accepting their certificate before shaking hands with the Bishop
and Archdeacon.
Honeypot Churches (Large town/City) Boston - St Botalph
Large Parishes (3,500 adults) Lincoln - St John the Baptist
Medium Parishes (500 + adults) Barrowby - All Saints
Small Parishes (less than 500 adults) - Tiny Coates St Edith.
The overall winner of the Church of the Year Award 2001 was St
Botalph of Boston
Sheila Kemp
LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
The Anchor in Alford was the venue for the Ladies Lunch on
Tuesday July 10th as it was for August. Amid the noisy chatter
that only 19 (July) and 15 (August) ladies can make we enjoyed
the meal from the varied menu, almost reluctant to rise from the
table after coffee.
Whoever wrote “Silence is a great peacemaker” would have some
difficulty in coming to terms with the ladies luncheon club in
full voice. This monthly occasion is a very pleasant way to
air their conversational skills - and enjoy a non-preparational
meal. As a newcomer to the group - Sandra Oldfield was
welcomed - and as so often happens, won first prize in the
raffle - Joyce Masters Joan White and Brenda Whyte also winners.
Next venue - Willoughby Arms on Tuesday September 11th at 12.30
Sheila Kemp
BAR B Q IN THE BARN
With persistent rain and a howling gale - last years BBQ was
held in the barn at Mrs Weston’s Manor Farm.
Hopefully - the setting this year - on Friday August 3rd - would
be the garden. Even more hopefully - tables were laid under
the trees - but optimism was soon dashed when the inevitable
happened. After a period of concentrated scurrying back and
forth with trestles, chairs and all the connected paraphernalia,
we finally settled in the Dutch barn. Undeterred - the evening
progressed with the usual good food and equally good humour.
John Tuplin and Barry Hall valiantly stuck to their positions at
the BBQ - ferrying the meats to the barn as they were cooked.
We extend our thanks to Mrs Weston, who joined the party, for
the use of her garden and to all those who came to support and
enjoy.
St Helena’s benefited to the tune of £123.
Sheila Kemp
OLD ENGLISH TEA SHOPPE
The Willoughbees would like to thank all those who supported us
on Saturday 28 July for our “Olde English Tea Shoppe”. We were
blessed with lovely weather and our nostalgic trip back in time
produced £321 in aid of the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund.
Becky’s Bonanza
Took place in Willoughby Village Hall on Saturday 18 August, a
huge success and managed to raise a brilliant £220 for the
refurbishment of Willoughby Village Hall.
Thank you to all those who attended and supported this event and
another big thank you to all those who helped.
I would like to thank Brian Cullis for making four notice boards
out of some wood I had, they will prove very useful for future
events, if any organization would like to borrow them please
contact me Joan Parish telephone 462341.
ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION AT WILLOUGHBY
Glennis and Brian Smith would like to thank all who contributed
to the Art and Craft Exhibition on August 4th, especially those
who gave to the raffle and cake stall. We were delighted to
welcome “Sammy” and “Admiral” from the Northcote Heavy Horse
Centre who enjoyed a change of pasture on the village green.
Despite a thunderstorm and heavy rain we raised £153.35 for the
Heavy Horse Centre. This will be used to buy new matting beds
for the horses.
FLOWER FESTIVAL
The theme for St Helena’s Flower Festival on August 17/18/19 was
“Willoughby as it was”. Nine talented flower arrangers
transformed the Church into a garden of design, colour and
scent, a tribute to their artistic prowess.
Represented by floral displays but indicative of the times, the
railway, dairy, shops, tennis and football clubs, blacksmith, WI
and Mothers Union, are but a memory.
Arrangements recalling Willoughby’s famous son John Smith, and
also those who fought in two world wars but did not return, were
beautifully displayed.
Only the Church and Sunday School and farming remain as stable
elements in our village community.
Organ music was played intermittently throughout the two days
adding more atmosphere to an already delightful event.
Many visitors came, expressing pleasure and admiration and
staying for refreshments, ploughman’s lunches, sandwiches,
cakes, tea/coffee being on the menu - with an extensive raffle
to attract their attention before they left.
An evening service of hymns readings and thanksgiving prayers
was a fitting end to a very pleasing and lovely weekend having
raised £715
Many thanks to Eric Vaughan for the loan of his garden and to
everyone who helped and supported the coffee evening I had.
The grand sum of £204.87 was raised to purchase flowers for the
Flower Festival.
Joan
Parish.
Many thanks to Eric Vaughan for the loan of his garden and to
everyone who helped and supported the coffee evening I had.
The grand sum of £204.87 was raised to purchase flowers for the
Flower Festival.
Joan Parish.
Mumby News
Compiled by
Steve Mugglestone
"Rayell" Parklands, tel. 490552
Items for inclusion next month should reach me
by Monday prior to the 19th of this Month
Stressed? Remember this:
Today is the Tomorrow I worried about Yesterday and it didn’t
happen and all is well!
School Concert
Huttoft Primary School presented a Musical concert in Becket’s
on the afternoon of Friday 6th July. This happy band of
enthusiastic and talented youngsters showed great versatility,
playing recorders, woodwind, cello and violins. Numbers played
carried such wondrous names as “Pepperoni Pizza Pie,” “Cuckoo,”
“Fish cakes and Apple Pie,” and “Watkins Ale.” The performance
was greatly appreciated by the audience of about fifty people
who were then invited to enjoy cakes and buns made by the
children of the School. The Church ladies served tea and fruit
juice. This is the second year that the School has visited us
and it is hoped that it will become an annual affair. Advance
notice will appear in “What’s on” next June.
Church Concert (July)
A night of Jazz, Folk, Blues and Soul was on offer on Friday
13th July, when “Buck and Gill” held centre stage at the monthly
concert. Charlie Buck lives in Mumby and his wife Jill joined
the duo on stage for a number or two, playing the piano
accordion. Another Mumby resident, Tony Freeman, provided extra
backing on double bass. Buck and Ian Gill, who comes from Orby,
are talented musicians and songsters, writing most of the
material themselves. A little more volume would have been
appreciated, by those who were hard of hearing, to enable them
to catch the wit, words of wisdom and banter going on between
the two. A large audience, spanning three generations, enjoyed
an excellent evening’s entertainment.
Fete at the Church
The first Saturday in August has been the traditional time for
the Mumby Church Garden Party. This year Gloria and Horace were
unable to welcome us to their home so we changed the format to a
Fete in the Church. The usual mixture of stalls, games and
refreshments were on offer, from 2.00pm till 4.30pm to tempt
visitors into helping to support the Church’s finances by their
generosity. A sunny morning saw the bunting strung out to
attract folks in and the stalls being prepared for action. Come
2o’clock, the first visitors were in and looking for the best
bargains on the stalls, having a go on the tombola, buying
raffle tickets etc. before settling down for a cuppa and bun.
Throughout the afternoon, a steady stream of people made their
way round and by the end, the tables were looking very bare.
The Church wishes to thank all those who gave their time and
effort to set up and man the attractions and provided items for
the stalls, also all who came along to generously support the
cause.
Mystery
The ladies of the crafty Afternoon club gave themselves a treat
on Monday 6th August. Instead of their usual meeting, they
boarded a coach for a mystery trip through the Lincolnshire
Wolds. Leaving Mumby at 1 o’clock, they were taken, via quiet
country roads, through Willoughby, Harrington and Somersby
(Tennyson), through Tetford onto the Bluestone Heath road,
passing Cadwell Park (Motor Racing circuit), before dropping
into Louth past Barbara Dixon’s house in Tathwell. The weather
brightened as they doubled back into the Wolds taking in
Withcall, Stenigot (Radar station), Donnington-on-Bain, South
Willingham and East Barkwith before calling in Wragby. The
journey continued back into the lanes through Panton,
Benniworth, Market Stainton and Ranby before stopping at
Goulceby for afternoon tea at the Three Horseshoes. Their way
home took them through Hemingby, Fulletby, Greetham and
Hagworthingham and Alford. Altogether very enjoyable, it was a
shame that, due to the misty weather, some of the long distance
views of Lincoln Cathedral and the Coast were missed. The
driver was praised for his excellent commentary, spiced with
good humour.
Church Concert (August)
A wonderful evening of Classic Folk music, given by Mark
Campbell, who brought along his friend Paul Bellamy, both from
Grimsby, to provide the entertainment for a very appreciative
audience, on Friday 10th August, in St. Thomas’s Church. Their
fine voices and excellent musicianship on guitars and fiddle,
coupled with Paul's hilarious comments, made a night to remember
pass far too quickly for all of us. Daffyd is to be
congratulated on bringing such a variety of talent to our church
and whetting our appetite for more.
Becket’s
“Wanted” Someone to take over as the Management Committee
Secretary, due to the resignation of Shirley Shelbourn, who is
leaving the area. Our thanks go to Shirley for her work for the
Community Association.
Becket’s is being used more and more. Has anyone got ideas and
the enthusiasm to assist in organising such activities as
Scrabble, Badminton, Short - mat Bowls etc?
If so, please contact Carol Fossett (Chairman), “White House
Farm”, Washdyke Lane. Tel. 490232
How about a “Medieval Banquet” - no dressing-up essential -
again, Carol wants to know. Date to be arranged if sufficient
response.
Church opening
The Church is regularly open on Wednesday mornings from 9.30
till about 10.00am. Paddy and Steve are always there, winding
the clock and attending to other jobs that crop up from time to
time. They are always ready and happy to show visitors round,
including up the Tower, to see the clock and bells and, on fine
days, the views from the roof. There is also a list of key-
holders in the porch.
What’s on
Sunday 9th September @ 10.45am: Mumby Methodist Chapel Harvest
Festival Service, this year the preacher will be Mr. Creasey
from Friskney.
Monday 10th September @ 7.00pm: Mumby Methodist Chapel Sale of
Harvest Produce, under the hammer of George Lowes. All are
welcome, proceeds are for Chapel funds. The free Harvest Supper
rounds off the evening.
Friday 14th September @ 7.30pm: Church Concert. Louth
Riverhead Silver Band returning for an evening of fine music.
Admission £3.50
Wednesday evenings, 19th, 26th September and 3rd, 10th, 17th
October @7.30 to 9.00pm. In Becket’s. A Deanery Course:
“Working with people who have been bereaved.” Led by Revd.
Geoffrey Wilkinson (Hospital Chaplain). The course fee is
£15.00.
Friday 12th October @ 7.30pm: Church Concert. Ray Gibson, a
Flautist with a fine reputation in the area, will entertain.
Sunday 14th to Sunday 21st October.
Are you taking your Vicar for granted? Thought so! You selfish
creatures probably aren’t even faintly aware that, in October,
comes the National “Thank you!” Clergy Appreciation Week.
How about taking time out to make Daffyd feel wanted!
Ulceby Millennium Book
If you are wondering what has happen to this publication, the
answer is it’s nearly finished. A draft copy was sent to the
lottery who funded the project and we have been waiting for the
summer so the verges could be seen at their best. Finding people
in to obtain photographs has been difficult. We now have a large
collection, though not complete, thus some will not be in the
book.
During September I hope to see that the book is completed ready
for distribution.
Daffyd
SLOOTHBY NEWS
With gazebos and bunting all looking the part
The first Sloothby Fete got off to a start
People came from near and far
To spend their money thank you ta!
Bobby the builder came along to see
But it wasn’t long before he had to flee
Wet sponge game unable to find
But the vicar didn’t really mind
Joan and Mike shout come have a try
If you don’t win, a lolly they cry
Carol and Angela quench our thirst
With Brian and Dianne BBQ first
The judo was on and oh what a thud
But they were on mats not on the mud
The horses were off running round the bend
Amanda and Gary willing you to spend
Fancy dress all the children had fun
Even when we asked them to run
With sacks round their waist and egg and spoon too
They all had a go there was quite a few
All in all a marvelous day
The hard work put in made the day
£151.40 we made, clear
We all look forward to the same next year.
Don’t forget our treasure hunt on 15th September. For more
details watch for notices or ring
Keith or Sandra on 01507 462759
Art and Music Weekend
at St Mary’s Church, Fotherby
on 22nd - 23rd September 2001
Exhibition and Sale of paintings
by 4 Fotherby Artists
11 am - 5 pm each day
Saturday Evening : Acoustic Music with
The Acme Band 8.00 pm
£4 including cheese and wine
Sunday evening : Evensong 6.00 pm
Contact: Roger Chester 01507 605016