Church of St. Mary the Virgin,

Finedon.

Parish Magazine

March 2012 50p

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Finedon Parish Church: St Mary The Virgin

Vicar: The Revd Richard Coles, Parish Priest,

St Mary the Virgin Finedon, The Vicarage,

Church Hill, Finedon, Northants, NN9 5NR

01933 681 786, Mobile 07885 967 960

email: revdrichardcoles@yahoo.co.uk

Assistant Honorary Priest Fr Peter Baden,01832 733186

email: p.baden36@btinternet.com

Parish Clerk Mrs Gill Foster Tel: 680364 (To whom first

contact for Baptisms and weddings must be

made).

Churchwardens: Mrs Jane Read Tel: 680522

Mr Neil Forster Tel: 682177

PCC Secretary: Mrs Gill Foster Tel: 680364

Treasurer: Mr Andrew Weatherill Tel: 682212

Magazine Editor: Mrs Janet Millington, Tel: 681161.

E-mail: millingtonjanet@aol.com

(to whom all copy should addressed by

the 15th of the month prior to publication)

Director of Music Mr Jonathan Harris Tel: 01604 881182

Email: Hjonathan83@aol.com

Deputy Organists Mrs. Kathy Roberts

Mr Oliver Grigg

Choirmaster: Mr. Bryan Chapman Tel: 398818

Tower Captain Mr Bryan Chapman, Tel 398818

Web Site www.finedonphotographs.org.uk/

bellringers.html

Archivist Mr John Bailey Tel 680747

St Michael’s Mission Room: Mrs Helen Watts Tel: 01933 398073

Times Of Services: Sundays

8.00 am Holy Eucharist

9.30 am Parish Eucharist.

6.00 pm Evensong (1st Sunday of the

Month)

Visit us on the Web at www.finedon.utvinternet.com

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From the Vicarage. March 2012 Due to deadlines I’m writing this just before I go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, so I’ll spare you ‘what I did on my holidays till a later date’. Lent approaches and we’re in the gap between the end of Christmas – which in Finedon, with panto and deep snow at Candlemas, seems to come very late – and the season of fasting and penitence through which we approach the glory of Easter. It’ll be the end of my first year too, which has flashed by so quickly. It seems only yesterday Daisy ran across an upturned paint lid and left little white paw prints across the kitchen floor, and Neil and Jane solemnly inducted me into the mysteries of St Mary’s Finedon, and I first got the right coloured bin out on bin day. Knightsbridge, my previous parish, seems a long time ago, and a long way away, and I’d forgotten, until someone reminded me, how lucky it was that I should have chanced across the advertisement for Finedon in the Church Times when I did. If I hadn’t my life would have taken a different turn, and I would never have got to do a dance routine in the panto, or tried glass painting with the Guides, or begun to understand cricket (still a work in progress). In fact I feel so very much at home here that I can’t really imagine being anywhere else (John Beaumont said that would happen). They always say that going into a new parish is like taking over a new garden - wait for a year to see what comes up before you do anything. There have been some changes which are settling in, I think; and this next year the PCC plans to get together to think more strategically about the mid- to long-term. What kinds of things would you like to see happening at St Mary’s? Perhaps you like Prayer Groups, or developing our ministry with children and young people? Or perhaps you would like the church to be open more often? Do let me know and we’ll see if we can develop those ideas into a plan. Right, according to the BBC website, Israel is all weathers in February. So it’s sun hat and galoshes in my hand baggage, and off we go. Yours in Christ, Fr Richard.

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Our Worship in March 4th - 2nd Sunday of Lent Genesis 17: 1-7, 15,16 Psalm 22: 23-31 Romans 4: 13-25 Mark 8: 31-38 Hymns 232 (Tune 1) I heard the voice of Jesus say 39 As the deer pants for the water 312 (Tune 2) Lord Jesus, think on me Anthem: J Harris Lent Anthem 437 (Tune 1) Rock of ages Evensong Introit: Ex more docti mystico (65) 73 Forty days and forty nights Responses Tallis Psalm 135 467 Oft in danger, oft in woe Canticles: Dyson in C Anthem: Stainer God so loved the world 87 Saviour, when in dust to thee 11th - 3rd Sunday of Lent Exodus. 20: 1-17 Psalm 19 Corinthians 1: 18-25 John 2: 13-22 Hymns 120 (Tune 1) Father, hear the prayer we offer 390 O Strength and stay 30 And can it be Anthem: Farrant Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake 261 (Tune 1) Jesu, lover of my soul 18th – 4th Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday) Exodus 2: 1-10 Psalm 34 2 Corinthians 1: 3-7 Luke 2: 33 -35

Hymns 136 ( Tune 1) For Mary, mother of our Lord 289 Kum ba yah 321 (Tune 1) Love divine, all loves excelling Anthem: Stainer God so loved the world 448 Sing we of the blessed Mother 25th – 5th Sunday of Lent (Passiontide) Jeremiah 31: 31 34

Psalm 51: 1-13

Hebrews 5: 5-10

John 12: 20-33

Hymns 69 (Tune 1) Breathe on me, Breath of God 499 There is a green hill far away 255 (Tune 1) It is a thing most wonderful Anthem: Stainer Processional to Calvary 10 All for Jesus! Organ Voluntaries following the 9.30am services 4th March – J.S.Bach: Chorale Prelude O Mensch, bewein’ dien’ Sunde gross 11th March – C. Hepburn: Aberystwyth 18th March – J.S.Bach: Chorale Prelude Liebster Jesu 25th March – D. Buxtehude: Chorale prelude Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder Organ Voluntaries following the 6.00pm evensong 4th March – Christopher Gibbons: Voluntary in A minor for Double Organ

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From the Registers

Funerals

15th February Anthony Milnes Abell, age 73.

Floodlight Sponsorship

5th February From all the Family - in memory of Louisa Love From Madge - in loving memory of Sophie

12th February Sylvia Garner - to celebrate twins Lotti & Bella Johnstone's 1st birthday An anonymous donation

19th February Jean & Tony Davison - in memory of a dear mum : Maud Davison Beryl & Gerry Needle - in memory of their grandson : Luke Alison, Richard & Beth York and Rita & Terry Stairs - to celebrate the 21st birthday of James York

25th February Brian Ager - in memory of his father : Ronald Ager

Services in Holy Week in

St Mary’s Church

Holy Week services in St Mary’s Church are as follows:

Monday 2nd April 7.00 pm Holy Eucharist

Tuesday 3rd April 7.00 pm Holy Eucharist

Wednesday 4th April 7.00 pm Holy Eucharist

Thurday 5th April 7.00 pm Holy Eucharist

6th April - Good Friday 10.15 am Procession of Witness starting from the Chapel 12 noon Stations of the Cross 2.00 pm Liturgy

8th April - Easter Sunday 8 am Holy Eucharist 9.30 am Sung Eucharist, followed by Easter Egg Hunt 6 pm Evensong

Congratulations

Congratulations to our choir member Joanne Needle who has successfully passed the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) Dean's Award with a distinction. She was awarded excellent marks in all aspects of the singing examination.

Confirmation Classes

For those who are seeking to be confirmed here on Monday April 30th by the Bishop - or if you would like a refresher course or introduction to the elements of the faith - classes will be held on Tuesdays 27th March, 3rd April, 10th April and 17th April in church from 6-7pm. A rehearsal will take place on Sunday 29th April at 4pm. Please confirm with Fr Richard.

St Mary’s Church

Afternoon Tea on

Sunday 4th March

Between 4.30 and 5.30 pm

Evensong at 6.00 pm followed by light refreshments

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Update on the Organ In the past couple of months we have had four organ builders visit the church to give us quotes on the required work to the organ: Goetze & Gwynn, Ken Tickell, Peter Collins and Holmes & Swift. All four companies are nationally recognised as specialists in restoring historic organs. Once all the quotes are in we will be able to start applying for grants for the work and will have a clear idea on the amount of money that needs to be raised. In addition to this, an expert on art restoration visited to quote on cleaning the paintwork on the front pipes which is original hand drawn early 18th century artwork. It has been interesting to learn more about the organ. Latest research attributes the organ to the work of 'Father Smith' built around 1704 for the chapel of St George's, Windsor. It

seems the organ became surplus to requirements there when George I decided to move the Royal Court away from Windsor in 1717, the year the organ was moved to Finedon

Malaysia

Share the sounds, sights and flavour of Malaysian life in the Woman's World Day of Prayer, written by Malaysian Christians, as we turn our thoughts to the injustices throughout the world. On Friday March 2nd at 2pm this same service will be held in different countries around the world for 24 hours. Why not join with other Christians across the world and pray especially for the Malaysian people for fair and just tolerance in governance for all. Selamat Datang - peace and welcome.

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Finedon Local History

Society The next meeting of the History Society will be held on Monday 26th March in the Mission Room, Well Street at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Kevin Varty who will give a presentation on ‘Pictures in the Parlour : The History of the Magic Lantern Show’ Admission is £2.00 for members and £3.00 for non-members including light refreshments. A raffle will also be held.

Sport in Finedon

Exhibition Finedon Local History Societies’ next exhibition will be on ‘Sport in Finedon’ and is scheduled to open on Saturday 14th April – 2pm to 4pm. If you have any items of interest which could be included such as pictures, trophies, programmes, reports and other sporting memorabilia from Finedon, the society would be pleased to hear from you. Please phone 680773 or 681161 if you are able to help.

Marjorie's Coffee

Morning On 17th January the total money raised was £496.00 for The Alzheimers Society. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way for this good effort. Marjorie & MargaretMarjorie & MargaretMarjorie & MargaretMarjorie & Margaret

Church Monthly Draw Total receipts of £288.00 are divided equally between the winners and the Restoration Fund. Winning numbers for the February monthly draw are:

1st prize 244 £72.00 2nd prize 69 £43.20 3rd prize 55 £28.80

If you would like to join the monthly draw (£1.00 per share per month) which takes place on the first Sunday of the month, please contact Kathy Hobbs on 01933 398794

WI The WI speaker for Monday 12th March is Mr D Larkin, his talk is ‘The Wildlife of Northamptonshire’. Visitors will be made most welcome.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Finedon

Meat Bingo on

Friday 9th March

at the

Mulso School, Wellingborough Road

at 7.30 pm

Admission Free Refreshments available,

Raffle Everyone Welcome

Transport available.

For details please telephone

Andrew Weatherill 682212

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The Big Jubilee Thank

You The Big Jubilee Thank You is a national church of England project giving people the opportunity to add their personal well wishes for Her Majesty the Queen to a thank you letter from their diocesan bishop. You are invited to add your personal greeting to our thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for 60 years service to our church and country. The list can be found on the church notice board. It will be sent later in the year to the Diocese and sent with other messages to the Queen.

Can you Help Do you have a couple of hours free once a fortnight to become a Home Visitor/Befriender for Northamptonshire Association for the Blind? Right now we have blind and partially sighted people in your area who urgently need support to overcome isolation and regain their confidence. Our volunteer roles vary to suit your skills and preferences. Volunteers can help with tasks such as: Assistance with reading mail, newspapers Occasional shopping trips Accompanying clients on short walks, Visits to the doctor or hospital

By giving up just a little of your time to become a volunteer will make a huge difference on someone's life. To volunteer or find out more, contact Rachel Cave Volunteer Co-ordinator: Nab Helpline: 01604 719193 Mobile: 07889 411274 Email: rachel@nab.org.uk Visit: www.nab.org.uk Supporting people with sight loss Ball by ball commentary From Wantage Road, Northampton at all Northamptoshire home cricket games listen at the ground on free headsets or via the internet on nwww.northantscricket.com/commentary provided by the voluntary team at the Northamptonshire Association for the Blind All blind or partially sighted supporters are admitted to lv county games and cb 40 games at Northampton for just £5.00 per day. Ring 01604 514455 for details

Townswomen’s Guild Our AGM will take place on Thursday 3rd March at 7.30pm in the Town Hall. Our speaker will be Mike Constable who will tell us about ‘Not Such Idle Women’. There will be a general Bring and Buy Sale and the competition is for a jug. New members will be very welcome to join us. Fees are £24 for the year. At each monthly meeting we have a speaker, a chance for coffee and a chat and a social half-hour or a bring and buy sales table. Throughout the month smaller groups meet for a variety of activities such as drama, flower arranging, craft, handbell ringing, and

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Grandparents Grandparents answering machine

Good morning . . . At present we are not at home but, please leave your message after you hear the beep beeeeeppp .... If you are one of our children, dial 1 and then select the option from 1 to 5 in order of "arrival" so we know who it is. If you need us to stay with the children, press 2 If you want to borrow the car, press 3 If you want us to wash your clothes and ironing, press 4 If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 5 If you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 6 If you want us to prepare a meal for sunday or to have it delivered to your home, Press 7 If you want to come to eat here, press 8 If you need money, press 9 If you are going to invite us to dinner, or, taking us to the theatre, start talking we are listening !!!!!!!!!!!" What is a grandparent? (taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds)

Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's.

A grandfather is a man, and a grandmother is a lady!

Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them…They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and

give us money.

When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.

They show us and talk to us about the colours of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.'

They don't say, 'hurry up.'

Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes.

They wear glasses and funny underwear.

They can take their teeth and gums out.

Grandparents don't have to be smart.

They have to answer questions like 'why isn't god married?' and 'how come dogs chase cats?' When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again.

Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.

They know we should have a snack time before bed time, and they say prayers with us and kiss us even when we've acted bad.

Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but i don't get to see him enough to get as smart as him!

It's funny when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.

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Light Up my Life

The Council’s turned the street

lamps off

And goodness me it’s really dark

I was heading for Tenter Lane

last night

And I ended up in the Banks

Park.

It’s so very disorientating

Of that you can be sure

And worst of all you just can’t

see

What you’re treading in on the

floor.

It took me twenty minutes

To clean me shoes when I got

home

I really can assure you in

Finedon in the dark

It’s far from safe to roam.

It’s just like living through the

war years

With not a chink of light

I don’t know what that Council’s

thinking of?

It certainly aint right.

Now although I have a torch

And I shine it all around

It doesn’t stop me from tripping

On the uneven ground

I’m gonna have to sit at home

When it gets past dusk

Or I may end up with a broken

leg

And a lump upon me crust.

Finedon’s become a ghost town

after dusk

With not a soul in sight

Even in Victorian times

At least we had gaslight

We may all have to have a guide

dog

To get to our destination

And one of these bright tube

lights

That deals with light

deprivation.

So please turn them lights back

on

Cause we just cannot manage

without

Or very soon there will come a

time

When no one will go out. Cheryl HarrisCheryl HarrisCheryl HarrisCheryl Harris

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IN My DayIN My DayIN My DayIN My Day the ramblings of Hubert James

In my day it was about this time of year that the days grew longer and you found yourself leaving school in daylight. Course, in my day darkness wasn’t that bad, even in deepest winter. You could still see your way home on the shortest day of the year. But then in them days, we had what we called street lighting. Lampposts! Course, nowadays, they’ve pretty well died out. You might still see them around but most of them don’t seem so bright. Nowadays, if you venture out after tea you take your life in your hands. The chance of getting hit by some young lad on a chopper with no lights is high. Mind you even in my day, I can re-member a time when you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face. I knew Finedon like the back of my hand, but that wasn’t much use if you were try-ing to find Tenter Lane and you could-n’t see the Sat Nav on the back of your hand. That was all before the invention of the lamppost. I expect many of you know that they was invented by an

Irish chef who worked at the Tudor Gate; Phil O’Patrick. He made won-derful pies, so we called him Phil O’Pastry. We thought it was funny and slightly exotic. In the days before street lighting, Phil rode to work from Tower Close on an old sit up and beg boneshaker. Now that bike might have been ancient but it did the job and come winter Phil invested in a dynamo to light the way. Remember them? They rubbed against your back wheel and as if by magic a light would appear. First dim, then brighter the quicker you ped-alled. Now Phil had a lively mind and a yearning to be famous. He’d tried in-venting interesting deserts to make his name. Stuff like the triple decker Victoria sponge and Baked Corby. That was his version of Baked Alas-ka, but it wasn’t so cold and had a whisky based sauce. He was desper-ate to make his name and in them days there were no well known cooks. This was before they’d even invented Fanny Craddock. So Phil turned to lighting up the streets with electricity. He did some designs and got a mate of his who had a blow torch to knock up half a dozen. He was stuck for a source of electricity until he spotted that his sis-ter’s hamster was nocturnal. He fitted each of his prototypes with a hamster, hamsters wheel and a dynamo. The next thing we knew, Finedon was like Blackpool. And until the national grid Phil’s company Hamsterad sup-plied lights all over the place. But you know Phil O’Patrick’s name never got well known. In the end, frantic to see his name in lights he changed it to Phil O’Ment – Street Lighting Man.

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Archdeacon Christine writesArchdeacon Christine writesArchdeacon Christine writesArchdeacon Christine writes Give thanks!Give thanks!Give thanks!Give thanks!

You may have given something up for Lent or you may have taken on something extra, but alongside our Lenten observances each parish is required to hold two meetings during March or April (unless you’re an early bird and held them in February!) The first is a meeting of parishioners to elect churchwardens, sometimes called the annual parish meeting or vestry meeting. The second is the annual parochial church meeting at which those on the church’s electoral roll elect the people they want to be on the PCC. In practice these two meetings are normally held one after the other. Most people do not find annual meetings of any kind a big attraction! So it is encouraging that some parishes try to use the occasion of the annual meeting for more than elections and the approval of reports and accounts. The annual report can be an opportunity to review the past year. An extended gathering over lunch can give time to plan for the year ahead.

Whatever form the annual meeting takes it can be, above all, an opportunity to give thanks. Whether the past year has been encouraging or difficult we can still give thanks. We can give thanks for those who have served as churchwardens and members of the PCC; for those who assist in preparing for and leading worship; for those who work with children and young people; for those who visit the sick and housebound, not forgetting the clergy and licensed lay ministers ……. The list can go on and on, but that surely is the point. As we give thanks to particular people for their particular gifts we recognise that all these gifts are God-given, and we are led to give thanks to God. Yet how often, I wonder, do we give those outside the church, or on the fringe, an impression that we spend most of our time complaining about what is wrong rather than rejoicing and giving thanks for all that God has given us? Of course, cultivating a spirit of thankfulness to God and to each other is not something we should be doing only once a year. If it pervades the life of our church community it can transform our worship, our whole outlook on life, our mission.

With best

wishes

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Around the dioceseAround the dioceseAround the dioceseAround the diocese

Bowled over by Bungoman Bowled over by Bungoman Bowled over by Bungoman Bowled over by Bungoman hospitalityhospitalityhospitalityhospitality

“The

hospitality was huge, sacrificial and unbidden,” said Doug Spenceley. “They really do receive strangers as if entertaining angels unawares”. Doug was amongst a group if six curates who joined Bishop Donald, and our link officer Clive Evans, on a new year trip to Bungoma, our Kenyan link diocese.

A warm welcome and generosity were experienced by all the curates as they travelled in pairs to different places. Indeed, calling in on a house group the people there were so delighted to see the visitors that they gave them a live chicken. “It must have been worth about three days wages,” said Kane Taylor. “We accepted as gracefully as we could and our hosts cooked it for dinner that night.”

The contrasts between our lives and those of people in Bungoma were stark. “Accommodation varied from flush toilets and electricity to paraffin lamps and pit latrines,” said Chris Peck. Yet, as Marcus Purnell explains, “there was a real sense that even in poverty and hardship God was present, active and to be worshipped.”

In spite of such enormous material differences and being a novelty as a

white person in Bungoma, Catherine Lomas and Caroline Walker found that it was possible to make connections. They asked their Kenyan hosts to help them write a prayer in Swahili, and to teach them a chorus in the local Bukusu language. They used the well known call and response hymn that they were taught on numerous visits to schools and churches. Everyone was

thrilled and joined in at great volume. One of the purposes of the visit was for Bishop Donald to familiarise himself with Bungoma and spend time with both Bishop George and Archbishop Eliud, so that the link between the dioceses could be re-established on a sound footing. He also had a busy schedule of confirmation services, laying foundation stones and teaching clergy.

“My first visit to Bungoma taught me a great deal,” he said “but it raised some very big questions too: not about the link itself which is so important, but about how we can best serve our brothers and sisters in such a needy place. I’ll be talking, thinking and praying about this with others over the coming weeks.” Photos: Bishop Donald at a Confirmation service. Caroline Walker speaking at a school....

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Twenty ways to save your parish Twenty ways to save your parish Twenty ways to save your parish Twenty ways to save your parish moneymoneymoneymoney

You can discover “Twenty ways to save your parish money” at an evening led by National Procurement Officers Robert Kissick and Russell Stables, to be held at Bouverie Court in Northampton on 2nd May at 7pm.

Robert and Russell head up the new Church of England scheme to pool parishes’ buying power and save an estimated £10 million a year.

All 13,000 C of E parishes will be able to benefit from nationally negotiated deals on gas, electricity, oil, software and many other products. They can not only save money but also buy with confidence because all the products offered have been carefully selected. The service is not just aimed at helping parish churches. Clergy and church schools can also benefit.

Everyone is welcome to the information evening. There is no charge but booking is essential by contacting Paul Adams on 01604 887071, paul.adams@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

Find out more about Parish Buying and register for offers at: www.parishbuying.orgwww.parishbuying.orgwww.parishbuying.orgwww.parishbuying.org

March eventsMarch eventsMarch eventsMarch events

Until Sun 18, Launde Abbey Snowdrop Until Sun 18, Launde Abbey Snowdrop Until Sun 18, Launde Abbey Snowdrop Until Sun 18, Launde Abbey Snowdrop Spectacular. Spectacular. Spectacular. Spectacular. Open daily 2pm-4pm. Entry £5 inc. tea. Call 01572 717254 or www.launde.org.uk

Friday 2, Women’s World Day of Prayer. Friday 2, Women’s World Day of Prayer. Friday 2, Women’s World Day of Prayer. Friday 2, Women’s World Day of Prayer. www.wwdp-natcomm.org/wwdp_2012_Day_of_Prayer.asp Saturday 10, A Day on Healing: The Saturday 10, A Day on Healing: The Saturday 10, A Day on Healing: The Saturday 10, A Day on Healing: The Strength to be Human. Strength to be Human. Strength to be Human. Strength to be Human. 9am - 4pm at Peterborough Cathedral and St John’s Peterborough. £20/£15 unwaged. Details from www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/downloads/healingday12.pdf or call 01722 710487. Saturday 17, Bishop's Bible Day “I will Saturday 17, Bishop's Bible Day “I will Saturday 17, Bishop's Bible Day “I will Saturday 17, Bishop's Bible Day “I will build my church”. build my church”. build my church”. build my church”. 9.30am - 4pm at Northampton High School. Call 01604 887048 or visit www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/bibleday12.pdf Saturday 17, Handel’s MessiahSaturday 17, Handel’s MessiahSaturday 17, Handel’s MessiahSaturday 17, Handel’s Messiah. 7.30pm Peterborough Cathedral. Peter-borough Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra. Tickets £14 (£12) from 01780 763203 or 01733 452336. Saturday 17, Music in LyddingtonSaturday 17, Music in LyddingtonSaturday 17, Music in LyddingtonSaturday 17, Music in Lyddington: The Fitzwilliam String Quartet. 7.30pm at St Andrew’s, Lyddington. Tickets £14 (on door £16, students £2). 01572 820017. Saturday 24, Ave MariaSaturday 24, Ave MariaSaturday 24, Ave MariaSaturday 24, Ave Maria. 7.30pm at Peterborough Cathedral. Schubert, MendelssohnBruckner. Tickets £12.50 (£6 under-18s) from 01780 763203 or 01733 452336. Sunday 25, A Meditation for Sunday 25, A Meditation for Sunday 25, A Meditation for Sunday 25, A Meditation for PassiontidePassiontidePassiontidePassiontide. 6.30pm at St Matthew’s, Northampton. The Stations of the Cross, Le Chemin de la Croix, Marcel Duprè. Organist, Stephen Moore. Free entry.

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Available for hire weekdays and Saturdays. Suitable for most social functions, charitable events, children's parties (no late

discos) All enquiries and information

Mrs Helen Watts Tel: 01933 398073

(Between 6 pm & 8 pm or by letter to 46 Well Street, Finedon)

St Michael’s Mission Room, Well Street, Finedon

March

2nd 2pm Women’s World Day of Prayer, St Mary’s Church

3rd 7.30, TG AGM, Town Hall, Mike Constable ‘Not such Idle Women

4th 4.30-5.30 Afternoon Tea St Mary’s Church 6pm Evensong

5th 7.30 BL, Bowls Club, TBA

6th 9.45 Coffee morning, Bowls Club

9th 7.30 Church Meat Bingo, Mulso School

12th 7.30 WI, Mission Room. The Wildlife of Northamptonshire.

13th 10.00 Coffee morning, Football Club

20th 9.45 Coffee morning, Bowls Club

26th 7.30 History Society, Mission Room, Pictures in the Parlour, Kevin Varty

27th 10.00 Coffee morning, Football=Club

April

2nd 7.30 BL, Bowls Club, TBA

3rd 9.45 Coffee morning, Bowls Club

5th 7.30, TG, Town Hall, Mike Lowis ‘A Victorian Magic Lantern Show’

8th Easter Egg Hunt, St Mary’s Church.

10th 10.00 Coffee Morning, Football Club

17th 9.45 Coffee Morning, Football Club

23rd 7.30 History Society, Mission Room, Lamport Hall, Elizabeth Hopes

24th 10.00 Coffee Morning, Football Club

28th Bell ringers outing to Chester

May

20th Crowning of the May Queen, Vicarage

28th 7.30 BL Bowls Club, TBA

July

2nd 7.30 BL, Bowls Club, TBA

7th St Mary’s Church, Wine Walkabout

23rd 7.30 History Society, Mission Room, Shoemaking in Northamptonshire

August

6th 7.30, BL, Bowls Club, TBA

20th The History of RAF Wyton & the Path-finder Force, Squadron Leader K P Dal-ley ret’d.

September

3rd 7.30 BL, Bowls Club, TBA

24th 7.30 History Society, Mission Room, Rockingham Castle & The Watsons, Michael Boyce

1st 7.30 BL, Bowls Club, TBA

22nd 7.30 History Society, Mission Room, Northamptonshire Victorian Inventors & Inventions, Jon-Paul Carr

November

5th 7.30 BL, Bowls Club, AGM

2th 7.30 History Society, Mission Room AGM and slides

December

3rd 7.30 BL, Entertainment at Woodford WMC

October

Town DiaryTown DiaryTown DiaryTown Diary

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