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Churches

Whapolde St Marys Church festival opens from 10.00am till 6.00pm each day from 27th August until 30th August (Tuesday Aug 31st open 2.00pm only)

 

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Bell Ringing Session 28th, 29th and 30th august from 5.00pm

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Pennyless a livley folk Duo from Saturday 29th 12.30pm onwards at Whaplode St Marys Church

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Organ Recital 28th & 29th August at 2.00pm Whaplode St Marys Church

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Whaplode St Marys Services

Sunday 29th August

10.30am : Sung Eucharist

6.00pm : Songs of Praise with quest preacher District Rual Dean The Rev. Rosamund Seal

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Organ recital, Monday 30 August, 7pm, Lincoln Cathedral. Played by Colin Walsh. Admission £5. For details call 01522 561 600.

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BIBLE STUDY
All Saints Holbeach
Tuesday 14th September
7.30pm

Everyone very welcome

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PRAYER GROUP
St Luke’s Holbeach Hurn
Tuesday 21st September
7.30pm

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Mid Elloe Group and All Saints Holbeach

A Service of Healing and Wholeness

Tuesday August 3rd 6.30pm

All Saints Church Holbeach

Coffee/Tea afterwards

EVERYONE VERY WELCOME


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 TABLETALK LUNCHES

 Quiche, salad and new potatoes followed by strawberries and cream was the meal served at the July lunch. (The menu had been decided when the weather was extremely hot and sunny.)  Twenty-eight diners were present.  It was lovely to be able to enjoy the warmer conditions. 
The next Tabletalk Lunch is on Wednesday 11th August at 12.15 for 12.30.  Please contact either Hazel Horne (01406 365867), Jill Duffey (01406 365586), or Jane Webb (01406 363673) to reserve a place.

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RAF WYTON BAND CONCERT

Ticket sales for the concert went extremely well.  I am sure that everyone present enjoyed the evening.  A full report will appear next month.

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  GEDNEY CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL

 At the time of writing the Flower Festival looms very close but has not actually happened.  Everything is planned and we must await the outcome.  Once again we must thank all the many hands who support the festival in many and various ways.  It is always lovely to see everyone working together as a team, without that the plans would never get off the drawing board.

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BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION

 As mentioned in the June issue, Gedney Church End was entered into the Best Kept Village Competition.  The judges visited again in the week beginning 12th July but at the time of writing the final result is not known.


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 GEDNEY PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

 The Church Architect visited us on Monday 12th July to discuss the plans for the installation of toilets and the improvements to the servery facilities.  Members of the PCC and interested parties are awaiting his report. The next meeting of the PCC will take place on Wednesday 11th August at 7.30 pm in Church.

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Futher Dates: 

18TH SEPTEMBER 2010 - at Gedney
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL CHOIR CONCERT

 Mid Elloe Group and All Saints Holbeach

 A Service of Healing and Wholeness 

Tuesday August 3rd 6.30pm

All Saints Church Holbeach

 Coffee/Tea afterwards

 EVERYONE VERY WELCOME 

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 Bible Study, Tuesday 14 September, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Holbeach. All welcome.

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Prayer Group, Tuesday 21 September, 7.30pm, at St Luke’s, Holbeach Hurn.

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Fleet Church will have a cake stall on Long Sutton market on Friday morning 3 September. They would be very grateful for all the cakes and pastries that you can donate to sell that day.

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Space 4 U Listening and Counselling Service is a project by the churches in Spalding. It offers the people of Spalding and the surrounding areas easy access to professional counselling. Space 4 U is based in Broad Street Methodist Church and is open to anyone aged 13 years and over. It is staffed and managed by fully trained counsellors who can help people overcome a crisis through listening, talking and understanding in a safe and non-judgemental environment. If you know of someone who may be in need of help, please call 07982 467 720.

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Bethay is where the bereaved support each other. If you have lost a loved one, why not join them for a cup of tea, a chat and the opportunity to meet and share with others who are bereaved. Meetings are held at The Vista, St. Mary's and St. Nicholas Church Hall, Spalding, usually on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

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Kingsway Community Church, Peterborough hosts the following events every week at their premises:
Church Service at 9:15 am on Sundays.
Church Service at 11:00 am on Sundays.
Youth Night - Next Generation at 17:00 pm on Fridays.
Youth Night - Ignite at 8:00 pm on Fridays.


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Deeping St Nicholas Walking Group meets at 9am Monday to Friday and the walk is decided as and when the weather allows. Anyone wishing to join them please give Tony and Sue Titcombe a ring on 01775 630279.

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Free Training Opportunities, varied venues and dates.
Training opportunities offered: Health and Safety; Basic Food Hygiene; Basic First Aid; Risk Assessment; Manual Handling; Basic ICT skills. To register please contact Kathy Briggs on 07939669308 or call Age Concern Boston and South Holland on 01522554995

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 Church Contacts

 FLEET

 AUGUST ROTAS
                          SIDESMAN                  COFFEE

1st Mr. M & Mrs. P Seymour                Mrs P. Seymour
8th Mr. B. Howell & Mr. B. Sellens
15th Mrs S. Smith                              Mrs S. Smith
22nd Mr .D & Mrs. J. Woolard
29th Mr. R. & Mrs. A. Cutler

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 HOLBEACH ST. MARKS

AUGUST ROTAS

                SIDESMAN                          FLOWERS

1st      D. Naylor                                            M. Hay
8th      D. Johnson                                          L. Carr
15th    L. Middleton                                         R. Rowson
22nd    No Service                                          C. Pearl
29th    Group Service Holbeach Hurn                A. Patrick

 BRASSES            J. Booth and helper

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ST. LUKES - HOLBEACH HURN

AUGUST ROTAS

         SIDESMEN                            FLOWERS

1st   Mr. P. Shepherd & Mrs.                M. Walker
8th   Mr. J. Bennett & Mr.                      J. Henry
15th  Mr. J. Hardy & Mr.                       D. Baker
22nd Mrs. K. Jenkinson & Mrs.            R. Walkers
29th  Mrs. B. Birkett

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CHURCH OFFICERS

Parish Priest:          Revd. R. Goddard             01406 420711

Honorary Priest:       Revd. J. Corke                 01406 426038

Reader                    Mr. D. Sizer                     01406 364443

Reader                    Mr. S. Bishop                  01406 423526

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CHURCHWARDENS

Fleet:                 Mr. M. Seymour                     01406 423835
                         Mrs. S. Smith                        01406 423210

Gedney:             Mr. W. S. Webb                    01406 363673
                         Mrs. J. Duffey                        01406 365586

Holbeach Hurn:   Mrs. K. Jenkinson                  01406 424428
                          Mr. D. Baker                         01406 362420

 

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 Contact Numbers for Organisations & Groups

 Rainbows - aged 5-7        Helen Mason - 768563

Brownies - aged 7-10        Lorraine Derrick - 768397

Guides - aged 10 -14         Ann Tilbury - 723101

Choir                                Nick Pitts  - 766081

Bell Ringers                     Sue Slater - 768286

Mothers Union                  June Smith - 722902

St Mary Singers               Pearl Machin - 767276

Pre- School                     Helen Mason - 768563

Pram Service                  Sarah Chadd - 714438

Toddler Group                 Nicky Reed - 724007

Connect                         Rev Vaughan Polland - 725637

WOW Group                  Rev David Clune - 722631

Prayer Group                 Sue Slater - 768286

Bethany Group                                  767165

Tuesday Coffee Morning     Ron Noon - 722671

Catering Committee           Derick Smith - 722902

Festival Committiee            Jennifer Chappell - 722547

Freinds                                  Ron Stanley - 723639

 

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