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PARISH NEWS
CASTOR & AILSWORTH,SUTTON, UPTON & MARHOLM
www.castorchurch.co.uk
January 2015 90p
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TABLE OF SERVICES JANUARY 2015DATE CASTOR MARHOLM SUTTON UPTON STIBBINGTON WATER
NEWTON
Sun 4thEpiphanySunday
8am BCP Communion10.15am Family Communion
6pm Evensong
9am HolyCommunion
6pm EpiphanyTwelfth Night
Service
Wed 7th 10am Holy Communion
Fri 9th 10.30am Pre-School
Sun 11thBaptism of
Christ
8am Holy Communion10:15am Sung Eucharist
6pm Evensong
9am HolyCommunion
9:15am FamilyWorship
9am HolyCommunion
9am MorningWorship
Wed 14th 10am Holy Communion
Sun 18thEpiphany 2
8am Holy Communion10:15am Sung Eucharist with
Family Praise (in church)6pm Evensong
9am HolyCommunion (BCP)
6pm HolyCommunion
Wed 21st 10am Holy Communion
Sun 25thEpiphany 3
8am Holy Communion10:15am Sung Eucharist
9am MorningWorship
9am HolyCommunion
6pm HolyCommunion
Wed 28th 10am Holy Communion
Fri 30th9.30am Castor School Eucharist
(in church)
Front cover pictures: Castor CE Primary School Key Stage 1 Nativity Play 2014. Pictures courtesy of Mark Ratchford.
Daily Services: Angelus & Mattins at 7.30am and Angelus & Evensong at 6pm at Castor.Morning Worship is a simplified, short service (35mins or so) consisting of hymns, prayers, a reading and ahomily reflecting on the Gospel of the day. It does not include Holy Communion. There is always aCommunion Service at Castor at 10.15am every Sunday.
THE RECTORYJANUARY 2015
New Year’s Day has not always been the 1st of January in England. While most countries in WesternEurope recognized 1st January as New Year's Day even before they adopted the Gregorian Calendar in1582, in England New Year’s Day was always the 25th March, this being the Feast of the Annunciationotherwise known as Lady Day, named thus after the Virgin Mary. The 25th March (being nine monthsbefore Christmas Day) was traditionally the day when the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she wasto be the Mother of Jesus. England only adopted 1st January as the start of the New Year in 1752 whenEngland finally came into step with the rest of Europe and also adopted the Gregorian Calendar. Not onlydid we count our years from 25th March to 25th March, meaning that for the first three months of theyear England was still in the previous years as far as Europe was concerned; we were also 11 days behindEurope since Pope Gregory in 1582 introduced the Leap Year to ensure that every four years the year andthe earth’s orbit round the Sun was re-synchronized. So in England until 1752, the 25th March, the Feastof the Annunciation to Mary was not only New Year’s Day but also Budget Day when allaccounts were rendered and it was a quarter day for paying rents. Budget Day waschanged in 1752 by the addition of 11 days to the date, hence the reason Budget Dayis traditionally still 6th April today.
You may understandably say “so what?” But for me the fact that England reckonedthe years from Lady Day to Lady Day also indicates something of England’straditional veneration of Our Lady Mary the Mother of Jesus. Devotion to Maryused to be so widespread in England that this country acquired the soubriquet“Our Lady’s Dowry”. This title was widely used throughout Europe to describeEngland in the medieval period, as devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary inEngland was particularly strong. It was believed that England belonged insome special way to Mary, who was seen as the country's special intercessor". The late 14th century famous painting called the Wilton Diptych shows thehapless Richard II kneeling before Mary holding the infant Jesus. In thepicture an angel holds the Cross of St George, the staff of which issurmounted by an orb featuring a small map of England.
In the Bible, in John’s Gospel we read that Jesus while onthe cross, commended the care of his Mother Mary to hisBeloved Disciple “and from that hour he (the BelovedDisciple) took her into his own home”. (John 19:27).That is why so many people have images of Mary intheir own homes on the principle that what Jesus saidto his first disciples also applies to those of us whoaspire to be his later followers. The image of Marynursing her Son is a guarantor of the Incarnation, ofthe Word becoming flesh as one of us and livingamongst us, sharing our lives, hence its importancetheologically. One of the most ancient prayers,originally written in Greek, is called sub tuumpraesidium” (Latin = under thy protection) goesthus:We fly to thy protection,O Holy Mother of God;despise not our petitions
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DUTIES CASTOR JANUARY 2015
DUTY WARDENS AT CASTOR JANUARY4th Jan H Boulton11th Jan D Banks18th Jan S Leeds25th Jan G Slidel
Ailsworth Methodist ChapelServices for January 2015
4th Jan 10:15am Rev David Parkes (Convenant Service)11th Jan 10:15am Café Church18th Jan 10:15am Ms Sandra Hughes25th Jan 10:15am Mr Peter Malyon
St. Mary the Virgin, MarholmServices for January 2015 Readers/Sidesmen4th Jan Mrs S Mason-Brown11th Jan Mr W Craven18th Jan Mrs C Costin25th Jan Mrs W Eagle
SUNDAY EVENSONG OFFICIANTS AT CASTOR4th Jan B Goode 2nd Feb W Burke11th Jan R Hemingray 8th Feb R Hemingray18th Jan G Elliott 15th Feb P Tedcastle25th Jan B Goode 22nd Feb G Elliott
in our necessities,but deliver us alwaysfrom all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Living as we do in a world that seems both disturbingly uncertain and in places dangerous, I commend ourparishes and all our people at the beginning of this new year to the prayers of Our Lady of England,praying that you may all have a peaceful and prosperous New Year.With best wishes,
William
CASTOR CHURCH 200 CLUB The winners of the November draw were as follows:
£15 Mrs MD Speechley £10 Mr A Elliott £5 Mrs E BiddleThe January monthly draw will take place at
the Prince of Wales on Thursday 29th January 2015.
CHILDREN’S CHURCHFind out what’s happening for families and children in our churches during January…Sunday 4th 10:15am at Castor, please join us for our Family
Communion service followed by refreshments in theCedar Centre.
Friday 9th 10:30am Preschool service in Castor ChurchSunday 11th 9:15am at Sutton, Family Worship followed by
refreshments. 10:15am Castor Children’s Church session in the Cedar Centre.Sunday 18th 10:15am at Castor, please join us for our Family Praise
service (held this month in church)Sunday 25th 10:15am at Castor Children’s Church session in the Cedar CentreWe hope to see you, all welcome!
PARISH RECORDS DECEMBER 2014BaptismsBrother and sister Samuel James Mastin and Lily Cate Mastin, the children of Chris and Justine Mastinwere baptised at the Church of St Kyneburgha of Castor on 29th November 2014. Their mother JustineAnne Mastin was also baptised at the service and also Samuel & Lily’s Godmother Nadia Taggart. Nadialives on Belton Road, Peterborough. The Mastin family live in Splash Lane, Castor.
Xavier Henry Arthur Pearsall, the son of Chloe Pearsall of Newport Way, Ufford, was baptised at theChurch of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Marholm on 7th December 2014.
Alice Lily Pusey and Benjamin Gregory Pusey, the children of Gregory Richard Pusey and Stephanie AnnePusey of Moortown Avenue, Drayton, Portsmouth were baptised at the Church of St Kyneburgha of Castoron 14th December 2014.
Lois Anabel Rosa Morley, the daughter of Nina and Brett Morley was baptised at the Church of StKyneburgha of Castor on 21st December 2014. The family live on New Lakeside, Hampton.
First CommunionNoah Atkinson, Samuel Mastin and Lily Mastin took their First Communion at the Church of St Kyneburghaof Castor on 30th November 2014
FuneralsThe funeral of Jane Elizabeth Wilkes, who died on 1st December 2014 aged 62, took place atPeterborough Crematorium on 17th December 2014. Jane was the wife of Harry Wilkes of Broad Close,Eastfield, Peterborough and mother of Sharon.
Memorial ServiceA service of memorial and thanksgiving for the life of Robert Dowd who died aged 43 took place at TheChurch of The Blessed Virgin Mary at Marholm on 13th December 2014. Robert, who passed away inAmerica was baptised as a child at the Church in Marholm.
Interment of AshesThe ashes of the late Eric Waterfield were interred in the Garden of Remembrance at The Church of StKyneburgha of Castor on 5th December 2014.
The ashes of the late John Willis were interred in the churchyard at the Church of The Blessed Virgin Maryat Marholm on 5th December 2014.
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FELLOWSHIP GROUPHappy New Year, I hope everyone had a good Christmas. As I write this, it is earlyDecember, the sun is shinning and things haven't happened yet, but I must say my 'thankyou's'.
A thank you to Kay for putting on such a super spread for our Christmas Lunch, we did so enjoy it. A thankyou to all the Christmas Flower Arrangers, the Church looked amazing. In advance a thank you to theSchool for taking on the making of the Christingles, will tell you all about it in the February Magazine, I'msure it was an experience for one and all. And thank you also for our lunch.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20th, 2.30pm in the Cedar Centre, Chapter Room. It will beour AGM, chat, and please tell us about your funniest moment during the Christmas break.
And finally, a big thankyou to everyone who made the village such super place to live in.
Crampons are good for the feet in icy weather!
Jay Winfrey
PHOENIX GROUP Happy New Year to you all. We have planned lunch for Wednesday 4th February 12 for 12.30at The Prince of Wales Feathers. We will need to know numbers and food orders by 1st February andmenus will be available from Jennie 380303 or Enid 380555. We really hope you'll be able to join us.
You are invited to attend Afternoon TeaIn celebration of the ministry and commitment of
Revd Canon William Burketo the benefice and to mark the occasion of his retirement
On Sunday 8th February 2015 at 2.30pmIn the School Hall of Castor CE Primary School
For catering purposes it would be helpful if you could confirm attendanceto [email protected] by 26th January
Donations towards a collection for William may be given to theChurch Wardens of any of the six churches within our Beneficeor to Jo in the Parish Office
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COFFEE MORNING THANK YOUMany thanks to all those who came and supported, helped and ate lots of cake at the recent coffeemorning. We raised a superb £310, which meant we could go out and a buy a brand new oven for theCedar Centre on the very same day!
Helen Boulton
NEW PIANOWe are very grateful to Ted and Lynne Thain for donating their piano to the Cedar Centre. The oldelectronic one had some "technical issues" which we were unable to repair, so we were delighted toreceive this excellent replacement. Apparently it was also the one used during The Trust's very firstfundraising event! The excess money raised from the coffee morning will be going towards supplyingspecial castors for the piano so that the floor is not damaged when it is moved.
Helen Boulton
PARISH NEWSAs you should know from the flier in the December issue, the subscriptions for the Parish News are nowdue for 2015. The price remains at £9 for a yearly subscription or 90p for an individual copy, which is verygood value considering all the information the magazine contains.
It would be very helpful if the money could be paid promptly and if you are out when your deliverer callsperhaps you could arrange to take it to his or her house. The deliverers do a sterling job every month andI am very grateful to them. I would also like to thank particularly Sue Humphries and Carol Mackaoui whomake sure that the magazines get to the deliverers on time.
Last but not least, my thanks go to Margaret, Monica and Gwen who count out all the magazines andfliers and keep me entertained at the same time.
If you know of anyone new to the village who would like a copy of the Parish News please inform Jo in theParish Office or myself on 380510 or e-mail [email protected]
On behalf of the Parish News Team I wish you all the best for 2015.Pam Tedcastle
23RD JANUARY – AN EVENING WITH WILLIAM CHANGE OFVENUEPlease note that for technical reasons the Will-I-am evening will now take place in St Kyneburgha's Churchon 23rd January and not Castor School Hall. Doors will open at 7.30 pm. As the demand for tickets hasbeen so exceptional and sold out we are operating a waiting list and looking at ways to make more ticketsavailable. Please contact Jo Morris at the Benefice Office on 380900 or [email protected] if you wish to register your interest
Chris Murrell
EVERGREEN NEWSWe wish you all a very happy new year. Our January meetings are as follows:
Thursday 15th 2pm in the Village Hall for Club MeetingThursday 29th 2pm in the Village Hall for Club Meeting (please note that subscriptions will be due)
Jean Anker, Evergreen Committee
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SUTTON CHURCH NEWSNovember saw the re-launch of Sutton’s monthly Eucharist service. This short, family friendly communionservice (for all ages) is held at Sutton church on the fourth Sunday of each month, starting at 9am. It isideal for those who would like to take communion with their family but have commitments later in theday, the service ends at 9.40 followed by refreshments and cake! All are very welcome, so please comeand join us in our beautiful church, we look forward to seeing you.
P.S. Don’t forget the Sutton Quiz Night/Fish and Chip Supper on Friday 30th January, 7.30pm in CastorVillage Hall. Tickets £10 per head. Teams of 8 max.
Sarah HiltonChurch Warden Tel: 01780 784700
2015 ROOFWORK, FRIENDS AND TREASURE HUNTINGThank you to everyone who joined in the Raise the Roof sing a long – the money raised will go towardsrepairing the leak-prone areas where the roof-hips join the tower and towards the major project for 2015– replacing the Lady Chapel roof in September. The cost of £32,000 will be met through fundraising, grantapplications and loans.
This year we want to encourage Friends to sign up to make a regular donation - from £5+ a month - £60+a year. This provides an essential backbone to our work and in return we will be holding an annualexclusive event and offering priority access to ticketed events. See our websitewww.castorchurchtrust.co.uk for how to become a Friend.
This month we will be fixing our 2015 programme – but I can tell you that alongside new history events,we will be running a Treasure Hunt around the villages in June. It will require general knowledge and goodobservation skills! Hunting will be rewarded by afternoon tea and local beer.
Finally – I’d like to welcome Brian Gibson and Richard Perkins as new Trustees – more in the FebruaryNews.
Antonia PounsettSt Kyneburgha Building Preservation Trust
'AT HOME' COFFEE MORNING - IN AID OFMND (MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE)Thankyou to those who came and supported my coffee morning or who kindly sent donations becausethey couldn't make it. The weather helped us all enjoy a morning of drinking fresh coffee eating cakes andchatting either in the house or the garden. The raffle tickets sold well, all the plants were sold and thecakes either eaten or sold. A total of £935.50 was raised and has been made up to £1000.00 to give toMND. The amount is being recorded on the tribute site in memory of Neil Platt on behalf of my brother,but the actual money will be given to Cambridgeshire North MND to help care for those locally who sufferfrom this terrible disease. Thank you again.
Julie Taylor
POPPY APPEAL The Poppy Appeal collected a magnificent sum of £940.37. This includes the loose change collection at thechurch during the Remembrance Sunday service. My sincere thanks to all involved.
Brian Goode
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NEWS FROM CASTOR SCHOOLThe school has been filled with Christmas excitement and preparation in the last few weeks of the term.We were delighted to receive a beautiful Nativity Scene carved from olive wood in Bethlehem. TheFoundation Governors – Rector William, Mrs Maggie Noble, Mr David Edwards and Mrs Chris Murrellpresented it to the school at the start of Advent. It sits proudly on our altar next to our Advent ring andhas been the focus of many discussions and reflections about the true meaning of Christmas.
This message was reinforcedby our wonderful Nativityproduction featuring all ofour children in Reception,Year 1 and Year 2.‘BAUBLES’ focused on thestory of Jesus’ birth revisitedthrough the story of schoolchildren preparing forChristmas. It featured somefamiliar characters in theroles of the school teachers.I was particularly impressedby Mr Ratch’s organisationof the school featured in theplay! Our children did anexcellent job of theproduction with greatsinging and acting. Mrs Salisbury did a wonderful job of orchestrating the proceedings and everyone has thoroughly enjoyedthe show.
It was nice to welcome The Evergreens along for their Christmas lunch and they were treated to aperformance afterwards.
We say farewell to Mrs Sue Marsden, one of our teachers, at the end of the term. Mrs Marsden is a keenand able linguist and has passionately trumpeted the importance of learning a language in the four yearsshe has been at the school. In addition she has reinvigorated singing and performance organising ourChristmas Concert for our Year 3 to Year 6 pupils as well as other exciting musical events in the past. Shewill be greatly missed and we wish her all the best for the future. Mrs Helen Boulton will be taking on herrole of teacher in Year 1 for three days a week and will be working with our Deputy Head, Miss SelinaPacey. We will be looking to recruit a full time replacement for September 2015.
To keep fully up to date of the comings and goings of our busy school please have a look at our websitewww.castorschool.com.
2015 will undoubtedly be another busy year and one we are looking to fill with exciting learningopportunities for our pupils. If you are able to help in anyway please do contact the school.
Mark Ratchford, Head teacher, Castor CE Primary School
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GARDENERS 'PROPER POSH PARTY'
on Saturday 24th January at Castor Village Hall 7.30
(for meal at 8pm)Get out your DJ's and Posh frocks for our
New Year Party with good food(by Lucy's Kichen), fun and music with
Steve Cutts on the piano and dancing with'The Collaborators'.
Tickets cost £15. Bring your own drinks(glasses provided).
There will also be 'Roman Gold' ale for sale.
Tickets available from Susan Edwards380110 or Edmund Humphries.
Groups can reserve a table please advisewhen you purchase your ticket.
Please book as early as you can,bookings taken up to 19th January 2015
A NEW YEAR FETEAT MARHOLM
Saturday 31st January 2-4pmIn Marholm Village Hall
There will be a Fetewith afternoon tea in the Village Hallto raise funds for St Mary’s Church
Marholm.
Attractions include – raffle, tombola, stalls including cakes
and produce, crafts, books, bric-a-brac, children’s lucky dip etc.
Tickets are £1.50(including tea and cake)
available from Gina, Fay, Di andDavid or at the door on the day
Quiz Nightwith Fish & Chip Supper
In aid of Sutton Church
Friday 30th January 2015 7:30pm Castor & Ailsworth Village Hall
General ‘pub style’ quizFish & Chip supper (incl in ticket price) – Bar – Raffle
Why not bring some friends and enter a team!
For tickets, and further informationplease telephone
01780 784700 or text 0772 9449 259
£10 per person
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MARHOLM NEWS
Dates for your Diary:Marholm Book Club: Thursday 22nd January 7.30pm @ The Fitzwilliam Arms (The Snug). Marholm New Year Fete: Saturday 31st January 2pm @ Marholm Village Hall.Marholm Pudding Club: Thursday 5th February 7.00pm @ Marholm Village Hall. Marholm Cyclo Sportive: Sunday 17th May 8.00am @ Marholm Village Hall.
Marholm Notices:Defibrillator Campaign: Marholm Parish Council has initiated a campaign to raisemoney for a Village Defibrillator. It is expected that the system will cost around £2500to install and it is planned that the unit will be installed outside the Village Hall. TheParish Council have donated an initial £500 to the fund. If you wish to contribute ordonate – please contact [email protected] or contact MarholmParish Council.
Marholm Pudding Club: The Marholm Pudding Club continues in popularity and we again welcomed the platesand spoons of many. This included another contingent from Castor and Ailsworth andeven better, they have promised to bring a pudding to the next meeting for us tosample. (Shall not let you forget that, Brian!)
We had a glorious array of puddings to choose from at the last meeting, from thetraditional festive Christmas goodies, to proper rib sticking winter warmers and as usual
there were remarkably few leftovers! Convivial chat and mulled cider from Chris, means the hour passessurprisingly quickly.
The Pudding Club attendance money ensures that at each meeting the club manages to break even, buteven so we seem to have acquired a small profit, which will be donated to the Marholm Defibrillator Fundat the end of the year.
A visit to the Marholm Pudding Club is essential! Puddings galore, traditional or audacious, they are allavailable to sample & savour for just £2 (only £1.00 if you bring a pudding). The next meeting will be inthe village hall as usual on Thursday 5th February 7– 8pm when we will be celebrating our secondbirthday. Want to know more? Contact Bella Craven or email: [email protected]
Marholm Book Club:Thank you to all who made the Marholm Book club meeting on 20th November. Manyhad read at least one of the two books. The two books chosen for the next read are“The Humans” (a sort of Sci-fi comedy ) and “Closer than you think” (a scarypsychological thriller)
Marholm Book Club meets on a regular basis. Come and join the next meeting on 22ndJanuary, 7.30pm @ The Fitzwilliam Arms (in the Snug), Marholm. No need to read the book(s) – just comealong and enjoy a friendly chat. Want to know more? Contact Sue Welch 01733 262904 or email:[email protected] .
Marholm wishes everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.Find out all the latest news and events at: www.marholmvillage.co.uk
or email: [email protected] See us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marholmvillage
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07793 007647
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WINTER WARMTH 2014The weather has taken a turn for the worse over the lastfew days, so with that in mind, are you aware of the helpthat Peterborough City Council and other organisationsacross the City can give to older and vulnerable peopleand families to help them keep warm and well in theirhomes?
Peterborough Care & RepairPeterborough Care & Repair offer help and advice about keeping your home warm, safe and dry duringthe winter months. They can also signpost to other organisations that may be able to help:
• ‘Handyperson’ scheme for vulnerable people and those aged 60 years old or older carrying outsmall jobs around the house. There is no income based criteria for this service.Telephone 01733 863860 to find out more.
• Access to a small amounts of Gas Safety Council Funding which may be utilised for gas issues –dependent on your age and/or disability and also whether you’re getting certain benefits.
• Access to central heating and boiler replacement grants – subject to an eligibility criteria andmeans testing.
• For vulnerable and disabled people assistance with charitable funding searches.
• External wall insulation scheme for park homes – subject to an eligibility criteria and meanstesting.
• Signposting to the ‘Heataborough’ Green Deal Scheme.
For more information please contact 01733 863895
HeataboroughPeterborough City Council has been awarded a £4 million subsidy fund by the government as part of theGreen Deal programme to help local landlords and householders in the central areas of Peterborough toafford home energy efficiency improvements such as external solid wall insulation. For more informationand to see if you’re eligible please visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/environment/heataborough.aspx
Age UK Contact Age UK to access practical help for those aged 65 and over during the winter months; this includesthe loan and delivery of emergency heaters, home visits to do emergency shopping, snow clearing at olderpeople’s properties, referral to Care & Repair, signposting and referral to other organisations and followup contact to check all is well.
Telephone: 01733 564185 Email: [email protected]
The Salvation Army The Salvation Army offer help, support and friendship throughout the year. Telephone: 01733 564540 Email: [email protected]
Winter Fuel PaymentIf you were born on or before 5 July 1952, find out if you’re eligible for an amount between £100 - £300 inwinter fuel payments by visiting www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
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VILLAGE PIZZASFreshly Made
& Delivered to your Door
View our menu atwww.villagepizzas.co.uk
Tue-Sat 6pm til the phonestops ringing!
01780784587
LOCAL PIANO TEACHER
(Ailsworth village based)
Would your son or daughterlike to learn to play the
piano/keyboard?
Please callSara Thompson
on 07718535306or 01733 380599
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DIARY DATES FOR JANUARY 2015
Do you have something to feature in Parish News?Material for Parish News can be given to the Parish Office in the following ways:Email: [email protected]: c/o The Cedar Centre, Church Walk, Peterborough, Castor, PE5 7AX or deliver by hand – there is now apostbox next to the entrance door to the Cedar Centre.Or Call: 01733 380900.The deadline for copy for the February 2015 magazine will be Friday 16th January.
Monday 5th 2-4pm Ailsworth Sewing Bee in the Methodist Chapel
7- 9.30pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Wednesday 7th 10am Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
2-4pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Monday 12th 7- 9.30pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Wednesday 14th 10am Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
2-4pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Monday 19th 7- 9.30pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Tuesday 20th 2:30pm Fellowship Group meeting in the Cedar Centre
Wednesday 21st 10am Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
2-4pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Thursday 22nd 7:30pm Marholm Book Club at The Fitzwilliam Arms
Friday 23rd 7:30pm An evening with William, Castor School Hall
Monday 26th 7- 9.30pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Wednesday 28th 10am Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
2-4pm Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Thursday 29th 8pm Castor Church 200 Club draw at the Prince of Wales
Friday 30th 7:30pm Sutton Quiz with Fish & Chip Supper, Castor Village Hall
Saturday 31st 2pm Marholm New Year Fete at Marholm Village Hall
CHURCH OF ST. KYNEBURGHA OF CASTORwww.castorchurch.co.ukBENEFICE CONTACTS
The Revd Canon William BurkeThe Rectory 5 Church Hill, CastorPeterborough PE5 7AU E-mail: [email protected]: 01733 380244
Assistant PriestRevd Fr Ray Hemingray4 Holywell Way, LongthorpePeterborough PE3 6SSEmail: [email protected]: 01733 262523
Retired PriestRevd Canon Haydn SmartEmail: [email protected]: 01733 380460
In addition to preparation for weddings, baptisms and funerals Parish Clergy welcome beingcontacted for home visits including communion at home, hospital visits, blessing of houses,confession and other private matters or whenever there is a need to do so.
Castor Benefice OfficeBenefice Administrator - Mrs Jo Morris
The Cedar Centre, Church Walk, Castor, Peterborough, PE5 7AYEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01733 380900
In the first instance, please contact Jo for all general enquiries relating to weddings, baptisms,parish records, daily church enquiries including visits, material for the website and ParishMagazine.
Kath Henderson, Benefice Lay Reader Bridget Spencer, Benefice Lay ReaderTel 01733 380452 Tel 01733 381175
Pastoral Team Co-ordinatorCarol SavageTel 01733 380981
Church Wardens and Parish Contacts
St Kyneburgha of Castor The Blessed Virgin Mary at Helen Boulton - 01733 380064 Marholm(Please contact Helen for a lift to 10:15am William Craven - 01733 263461Sunday service at Castor) Andrew Jarvis - 01733 380939Simon Leeds - 01733 380579
St Michael and All Angels Sutton St John the Baptist at UptonPeter Lee - 01780 782703 Lyn Bell - 01733 380766Sarah Hilton - 01780 784700 David Longfoot - 01733 380301
St John the Baptist Church at Stibbington St Remigius Water NewtonRic hard Winfrey – 01780 782431 Tony Capon – 01733 237500Carol Lindsay - 01780 782338
The Cedar Centre, Castor For booking enquiries please telephone 01733 380541 or email [email protected] or view our
website at www.thecedarcentre.co.uk
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Whether its getting a better return on your investments, or creatingan income, or dealing with those long forgotten pensions in your
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We offer a FREE initial meeting without any obligation.
Please call David Frankland
01733 23 22 49 (lo-call)
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority no. 228585
The Cedar Centre, CastorUp to 72, with dvd, video and projection services, separate kitchen.
The Chapter Room offers meeting facilities boardroom style for up to 8people, private office with phone, fax and photocopier
Tel: 380541 www.thecedarcentre.co.uk
Chapel School RoomAilsworth
Up to 40 peopleTel: 380255
Marholm Village HallUp to 90 people
Kitchen, good parkingTel: 266076
St Michael’s Hall, SuttonWithin Sutton Church, for up to 35
people. Small kitchen, disabled accessTel: 380900
Village Venues For HireParties, Celebrations, Meetings, Discos, Fairs, Corporate Events and ideal venues for regular groups/clubs
Castor & Ailsworth Village HallFor the larger event up to 160, withseparate bar and kitchen area. Public
Entertainment & MPR Licensed, ideal forparties and fund raisers.
Tel: 380349
CASWORTH MOTORS LTDSERVICING, REPAIRS & MOT
Cars can be collected/returned from Castor,Ailsworth, Sutton and Upton at no extra cost.
TOWNSEND RD · WITTERING PE8 6ABTel: 01780 784898or 01733 380376
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