Magazine for November 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
E-mail
dcr@willgp.f9.co.uk

Rectors Thoughts: -

   The NEW YEAR IS COMING!

The church starts its new year at the beginning of December with
Advent. New Year is a time to reflect and think of the future.
What choices have we made this year, what for next?

Looking over the last years "Rector's Thoughts" I find certain
words dominate; positive attitudes, change, purity of heart,
love one another, meaning, authenticity, spirituality. I also
see end comments like "what do you think, discuss it with me"
which have raised very little reaction, but for those I have
received, thanks.

What is missing from the list is the way Christianity turns
worldly notions on their head, e.g. the worldly view that rulers
give orders and the ranks obey, in Christianity rulers are
servants.

We live in a world where achieving goals, targets are all
important. We need to know our strengths. What this obsession
does not remember is two fold; that our strengths are our
weakness and visa versa, also more importantly than ability is
choices.

Last month I asked why did these young people make the choices
that led them into the court? Their abilities and talents are
just the same as so many others who were not there, it was their
choices that led them there. Amongst our goals and targets where
do we teach choices?

Church of course.

As I've said so often, In this group we are more concerned with
spirituality (listening to God) than doctrine (discussing the
Creed). It is an understanding of spirituality that leads us to
the tools to understand our full potential. The study of
religion, be it Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism, has
within it the framework for learning about choices and these
choices can lead to a life based on the characteristics and
values indicated above. This is not found in pseudo religion or
superstition.

I'm thinking of having an afternoon course early in 2002 devoted
to spirituality why not come and learn more.

Register:
Funerals:
Maud Agnes Priday (Cum)
George Gregory Barrett(SI)

Baptism:
Abi Wheatley (SI)
Rebecca Wheatley (SI)
Mikey Wheatley (SI)
Mandy Wheatley (SI)

Jan Buckley would like to thank Tom and Kerry for running the
bar, all the people who donated raffle prizes, and everyone who
came to the black and white disco on the 6 of October and making
it such a success, an amazing £571 was raised for the Ambucopter
Appeal
Thank you all Jan

WIRING WILLOUGHBY
Those at the Eucharist on 14th October will remember the sermon
(sadly probably not for its content) but because every time I
reached a critical point the lights went out. The lights have
been like this for a while and the Parochial Church Council
(PCC) have agreed that the rewiring has to take place for safety
sake and the cost of £4,000 has to be found. The Church is a
village asset used by a large part of the community and around
30 visitors per month. If this work is not done then the church
will in time have to close. The PCC's needs the help of the
community to raise the money? If you would like to donate
towards the cost it would be gratefully received.

WILLOUGHBY
PROGRESS REPORT ON WILLOUGHBY VILLAGE HALL

Further improvements have commenced on Willoughby Village Hall.
Most of your are aware that the hall has already benefited from
a new roof, double glazing and attractive new curtains.
This next stage will be to extend and refurbish the kitchen with
the added advantages of a cooker and a fridge; to extend and
replace the toilets which will include a toilet for the
disabled; and to resurface the car park to make life more
comfortable for those in wheelchairs and for those a little
unsteady on their feet.
All these improvement are only possible - due in great measure
to the successful application for a grant -this time from the
Lottery. Even so, this financial help would not have been
available to us if we had not provided a good percentage towards
the costs ourselves. This has been achieved by a great deal of
hard work in fund-raising activities by individuals, groups and
organisations plus a number of donations. Nevertheless, all the
fund raising in the world would be of no avail if it wasn't for
all the kind folk who regularly turn up to support and take part
in all the various activities. So, to everyone who has helped
and contributed, in anyway whatsoever, a huge Thank You. Fund
raising will still continue as other projects are in the
pipeline, such as a new and more efficient heating system,
chairs that are more comfortable, etc., The end result of all
our endeavours will be a hall of which the village can be very
proud, and which will be a pleasure to use.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. The Village
Hall Committee

THE WILLOUGHBEES
On October 4th 17 ladies assembled in Willoughby Village Hall to
see Mr Simpson with his slides of "A Lincolnshire Journey". We
started our journey at Lincoln Castle and carried on to Boston,
with views of the Stump, and heard that in the 12th to 14th
centuries it was the main port in England. Passing through
Crowland Abbey, past the cockle and shrimp carts of Friskney we
arrived at Spilsby. Then on to Whiteloaf Hall where the first
white loaf of bread was made. After Alford we saw the beautiful
lake and Parkland of Well Hall. Then on to Gunby Hall, Louth,
Skegness and Wainfleet. One of the characters we met on this
interesting journey was Mr Farmery, an old shepherd from Old
Bolingbroke who once drove over 1,000 sheep through Boston with
just the help of his sheepdog.
Our competition winner was Dorothy Wilson Raffle Winners were
Sheila Jones and Eileen Sharp.
Next meeting is November 1st when Mrs S Gail is giving a talk on
Thornton's Chocolates. Our competition will be a Sweet, Trinket
Box or Tin.
Glennis Smith

Kevin Goldsmith is still pursuing, on behalf of Parish Council,
gas being brought to the village. Watch this space for more
information.

WILLOUGHBY  PLAYINGFIELD ASSOCIATION
Two events have been held over the last few months. The first
was the sponsored walk and treasure hunt on September 1st. The
other event was the quiz held in the "Willoughby Arms" on
Thursday 11th October. Although neither event was well attended
a small sum was made for Playingfield funds. The former events
monies being split between the Village Hall and the
Playingfield. Our thanks go to everyone who helped with the
ploughman's after the walk, all who sponsored people and to
Councillor Gordon Wilson who presented us with a presentation
cheque for the grant money promised from the District Council.
We also thank him for the cheque he gave us to boost our funds.
Thanks go to Tom at the "Willoughby Arms" for setting the
questions for our quiz and Derek for being our Quiz Master at
such short notice.
The AGM of the Playingfield will be held on Tuesday 17 November
2001 at 7:30 pm in the
"Willoughby Arms". Everyone will be most welcome. The Sausage
and Mash Supper arranged for November 17th has had to be
cancelled due to the alterations to the village hall.
Linda Seymour

BINGO: Every Monday night in the
Village Hall - Eyes down 7:30 pm Everyone
Welcome

Mumby News
Compiled by
Steve Mugglestone "Rayell" Parklands, tel. 490552
Items for inclusion next month should reach me
by Monday prior to the 19"' of this Month

The Early Church
FROM the Shipton Life: "St Aiden introduced Celtic
Christianity to Britain, arriving with a dozen colleagues
in 635 BC."

Mumby Council
The council wish to thank those villagers who made the effort to
support them, both on the Saturday afternoon and especially on
the Monday evening. Over 50 people turned out on a most dreadful
evening to air their views, helping to formulate the Council's
submission to East Lindsey District Council's planning
Committee. As promised, a copy has been circulated.
"Mumby in bloom." Apologies to Mr. & Mrs. Perry, 1, the Council
Houses, Hogsthorpe Road. They were runners-up in the "Best
Garden" competition but were missed out of the reports at the
time in both the "Standard" and the "Wold and Marsh"

Church Concert
The last concert of the 2001 series was held on Friday, 14th
October. We were treated to a wonderful variety of music
performed by Ray Gibson, an extremely talented flautist,
accompanied, on the electronic keyboard, by Alison Griffiths.
They took us from Mozart and Bach to John Denver, from "Carnival
of Venice" to "the Lincolnshire Poacher." Of course, being a
true Irishman, he included "Londonderry Air." And between items,
he also had us rolling in our seats with his witticisms. Like
with all good things, we were left wanting more. I am certain he
will make a very welcome return to Mumby in the near future.
Afterwards, Daffyd summarised the season, thanking the Artists
and the Audiences who had come along to enjoy them and support
the Church funds. He also thanked the donors of raffle prizes
for each of the concerts. He and the Church Ladies were
presented with gifts to recognise the work involved in
organising the concerts, preparing the Church and providing and
serving refreshments.
The next concert series will start on the second Friday in
March. In the mean time, the popular Winter Quiz series fills
the gaps. (See "What's on.)

Christmas Fayre 1st December
This is your chance to obtain those special, unusual gifts for
Christmas. A wide range of handmade items, both large and small,
all at reasonable prices, made by the Ladies of the Crafty
Afternoon Club.
(See "What's on.)

What's On in Mumby
Friday 4th November @ 8.OOpm: Anniversary Party in the Red Lion,
celebrating Steve and Karen's first year in the Pub. What a good
year it has been!
Friday 9th November @ 8.l5pm: Church Quiz: 1St of the winter
series, in the Red Lion, by the kind permission and support of
Steve & Karen Brown. Daffyd will be doing his best to baffle us
as usual! Teams of four, £1 per head. He will also be running
his 50p individual accumulator, as in previous years.
The series will continue on the second Friday of December
(14th). January (11th) and February (8th)
Tuesday 13th November @ 7.15pm: Becket's Management Committee
meeting in Becket's.
Tuesday 27th November  7.l5pm: Mumby Parish Council meeting in
Becket's.
Saturday 1St December @ 2.00 - 4.OOpm: Christmas Fayre in
Becket's. The Crafty Afternoon Club will have lots of Christmas
items on sale. Refreshments and Tombola etc.
Monday 10th December @ 7.3Opm: Fashion Show in Becket's. More
details next month.
Friday  4th" December @ 11.OOam: Christmas Concert in Church.
Given by the pupils of Huttoft School.

ULCEBY WITH F0RFONGTON
The Annual Harvest Festival and Auction, in aid of Ulceby with
Fordington Church, was held at the Haywain, Ulceby Cross on
Monday 15th October at 7 pm - A very jolly evening was enjoyed
by all. After a short service and thanksgiving for earth's
gifts, conducted by our Rector Rev Daffyd Robinson, Phillip
Odlin very ably ran the bounteous auction of fruit, vegetables,
bread, cakes, pastries, chutneys, jams, game birds etc, and a
raffle was held too. Ulceby PCC wish to thank Paul and Lynn for
their kind hospitality - also Daffyd and Philip and all the many
people who contributed such a wonderful array of produce. This
lead to a grand total of £578.95 being raised - Thank you to
everyone.

October Sloothby News
The Weatley family had a very special day on the 30th September,
as this was the Christening of Mandy, Miky, Rebecca and Aby. It
was the first quadruple Christening to be held at the Mission.
Congratulations hope they went on to celebrate in style
Friday the 12th October was the night of Egglomania, Joan
Walters entertained us with her craft on Faberge style eggs, she
brought along a vast array of different styles, and explained
how each was made up and the time involved creating one. The
people who came along all seemed to enjoy the night especially
the supper of puddings, all went home with smaller purses and a
bigger waistline. Thank you for the support. Special thanks to
Robin Leake whose idea it was and brought the whole thing
together.

Dates for diary
3rd November
Coffee morning lOam to 12 noon. Please support by donating
cakes, bric-a-brac Tombola or raffle prizes.
Do come along, have a chat with a warming cuppa and hot toasted
teacakes.
10th November
Brian Dawson will entertain us with his unique Lincolnshire
songs. While Fred Frost will keep us amused with his witty
readings. This plus supper of pie and peas at a cost of £2.50
per person. Don't forget to bring your own drinks. For more
details of any of the above or suggestions for future events,
ring Gary 01507 466003 or Keith! Sandra 01507462759

LET US GO TO ... CAPERNAUM
Many people know all about Bethlehem and Nazareth but have
hardly heard of Capernaum. Yet it was the place where Jesus was
living when he began his ministry and at least 5 of the 12
apostles came from the town, though not necessarily born there -
Peter and Andrew, James and John and Matthew. Philip was from
near-by Bethsaida, Peter's birthplace.
Sea-side fishing villages the world over have a charm of their
own, as any holiday brochure will confirm. Capernaum is no
exception. It faces between south and south-east - ideal. The
land slopes gently down through the fields to the village on the
water's edge -the Lake of Galilee of course. The road round the
lake passes through on its way to the point where the river
Jordan flows in from the north. Matthew the tax collector was
sitting at the tax office when Jesus called him, and it may have
been a toll booth on that road, if not a point where villagers
had to pay their regular taxes.
Jesus had just returned to his own village by boat at the time,
and the harbour features in many recorded incidents.
It would be the focus of local life as in any such village.
This was not the modern harbour built by the Franciscans who
have developed the site as a centre of pilgrimage and tourism.
If ever you go, notice that just outside the fenced area is an
area enclosed by two breakwaters of huge boulders, surely far
older than the "official" harbour.
At Capernaum the centurion's servant was healed by Jesus.
Jesus taught in the synagogue there and cast our an evil spirit.
His own home was where the roof was taken apart so a sick man
could be lowered in front of Jesus to be healed.
Yet Jesus condemned the town because of the absence of an
appropriate response to all that He had done for them.
Read Mark 1,21-8; 2,1-14; 9,33-7; Matt8, 5-17; Lk. 10,15.
Peter Barratt

How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?
Golden retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young. We've
got our whole lives ahead of us and you're inside worrying about a stupid light bulb?
German shepherd: I'll guard it while you decide.
Toy poodle: I'll just blow in the Border collie's ear and he'll
do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will
be dry.
Rottweiler: Go ahead. Make me!
Jack Russell: I can reach it. Just another 2O jumps and it's all
mine!
Cocker spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in
the dark.
Labrador: Me! me! Please let me change the bulb. Can 1? Huh?
Huh?
Greyhound: If it isn't moving, who cares?

WILLOUGHBY GARDEN CLUB
We have been very busy this month, first the Silent Auction -
which turned out to be very successful and then our Open
Evening. Each event was enjoyed by everyone.

Our next evening is Thursday 29 November at 7:30 pm, held in the
Village Hall, Mr Steve Lovell is giving a talk on Creating a
Garden Pond.

We look forward to seeing you.

LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
A new venue for the Ladies lunch on Tuesday October 9th, was the
"Wagon and Horses" at South Reston.
After pre lunch drinks, amid the usual chatter which accompanies
these occasions, we finally settled down to a good and
satisfying meal.
When Anthony Owell (The Acceptance World) wrote "Dinner at the
Huntercombres possessed only 2 dramatic features - the wine was
a farce and the food a tragedy", maybe he should have tried the
"Wagon and Horses
Raffle Winners - Dorothy Wilson and Glennis Smith Next Venue -
Woodthorpe Country Club - November 6th at 12:30
Sheila Kemp

HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Church was well attended on Sunday October 14th for our
Harvest Festival Service. Always a joyous occasion, knowing
crops are safely gathered in, and the mellows of Autumn brings a
calm to the land.
Relevant hymns were sung with enthusiasm, and appropriate
homilies read by Daffyd. The Sunday School children took an
active part in the service, very professionally reading their
verses into the microphone, and ending with they hymn "All
things bright and beautiful". Well deserved applause from the
congregation.
Whilst the harvest gifts were being assembled, tea and biscuits
were served. The indomitable George Lowe then began his
auctioneering a prowess we have come to admire and appreciate.
Bidding was brisk, and the children kept busy ferrying the
produce to the successful bidders. With much brow mopping and
intake of fluids, George battled gamely on until every item had
found a recipient. Action Aid benefited by the collection and
sale of produce meeting our requirement of £1 80.
Sheila Kemp

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Children have been busy in the tower doing their bit for the
harvest. A display was put up at the back of the Church with the
children bringing in their tractors - trailers and combines to
add to the authencity.
Thomas, Andrew, Kyle, Sarah, Gemma, Ian and Linda would like to
wish Bett a speedy recovery after her little mishap and hope she
will take things easy and not come back to Sunday School too
early. Take it easy Bett.
HARVEST SUPPER
On Saturday October 1 3th - 52 people prepared themselves for
our Harvest Supper of Steak and Kidney pie, jacket potatoes and
trifle. Fortified by their own liquid refreshment, the
atmosphere spelled their pleasure to be there. Introduced by
Daffyd as a C/E Minister and a JP - Joy Epton described the
connection between her 2 roles when serving on the bench,
expressing care and understanding for those appearing before the
Magistrates. Whilst there were amusing incidents to relate, we
also learnt that JP's can be at risk from verbal, and even
physical abuse whilst conferring and passing sentence. An
enlightening insight for those unfamiliar with court procedure.
The extensive raffle was drawn by Daffyd
- assisted by Gemma Evans.
Special thanks for this enjoyable evening are due to Mavis who
cooked pies and prepared the tables with Linda, to Joan Fletcher
and Sheila Jones for pie making, to Mary Pridgeon for supplying
and baking the potatoes, to the ladies of the PCC for the
trifles, to all those who provided the raffles prizes, and of
course to all who came and enjoyed this annual event. Thanks you
also Sharon - she who spent so much time elbow deep in the
washing up bowl. The worth cause of Action Aid benefited from
the proceeds.
Sheila Kemp

THE SAGA OF THE CUSTARD
I offered to make 2 trifles. Quite a simple exercise one would
think. When it came to my custard - not so! Starting early on
Saturday morning in self congratulatory mode. All went well
until it came to topping the base with thick custard. Except of
course
- mine wasn't thick! Now 2 o'clock I was in desperate mode,
adding more custard powder, back into the microwave. Vigorous
stirring - now in panic mode -no change in texture. By now, in
capable of coherent thinking I rang a friend (my need was as
important to me as any contestant on "Who wants to be a
millionaire") Sympathy, advice and encouragement restored me to
some level of intelligent thought - and subsequent sanity.
By 5 o'clock the trifles were ready, suitably decorated, and
thought of several trifleless diners at the Harvest Supper laid
to rest. Phew!
Linda Seymour Sheila Kemp