Deanery Diary Events
for the next 6 months
February 2012 |
Open Studio DaysJuliet Hemingray, Church Textiles 27 The Derwent Business Centre, Clarke Street, Derby, DE1 2BU (Friday 10 February and Saturday 11 Februrary, 10am-4pm) A wonderful opportunity to see a beautiful array of church textiles and paintings created by the team that made Archbishop George Carey's Enthronement robes. Refreshments provided along with a warm welcome! For more information see www.church-textiles.co.uk Contact information: 01332 366740 |
St Mary's Whaplode - Snowdrop Walk weekendsSt Mary's Church Whaplode (Saturdays 11, 18 and 25 February from 10am to 3.30pm, and Sundays 12, 19 and 26 February from 11.30am to 3.30pm) Walk through a secluded part of the churchyard to see thousands of snowdrops in their natural setting, stop in the Heraldic Suite for tea/coffee and refreshments; includes a comprehensive guided tour of 900 years history in St Mary's Norman church. For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org/whaplode Contact information: To book your party in contact Cyril Hearn 01406 371848 or Roy Willingham 01406 371900 or email or |
'Egil Skallagrimson Keeps his Head': a North Country Theatre ProductionAll Saints, Winterton (Wednesday 22 February, 7.30pm) Tickets £10 in advance but £12 on the door For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton Contact information: Bookings 01724 734285 |
March 2012 |
Host of Angels ExperienceSt Peter's Church, Lenton, Lincolnshire (Sunday 4 March, 2012, then first Sunday every month, Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays. 2.30 - 5.00pm. Parties of eight or more - any day/time by appointment.) A breathtaking exhibition depicting angels from almost 2000 years of Christian art researched from the worlds most loved paintings and manuscripts. Re-created in the artworks and installations by Roger Heaton, filling the ancient village church. For more information see www.hostofangels.org.uk Contact information: See website |
E-quip Training DayGrantham Christian Fellowship, Belton Avenue (Saturday 10 March 2012 9:30-3:00) A training day for people who work with children in churches, or who would like to. We will be thinking about reaching more children in our communities. Keynote speaker: Helen Franklin from Scripture Union Contact information: To book a place, contact Liz Boland on 07903 200204 or email |
Play by Weelsby WanderersSt Peter & St Paul Church, Tetney (Friday 16 March, 7.30pm) A play by Weelsby Wanderers, by kind permission of the author, Mrs Margaret Chisholm, followed by a supper For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/tetney Contact information: For enquiries or bookings call 01472 814887 or 211442 or 812358 |
Harmony Lincs ConcertAll Saints, Winterton (Friday 23 March, 7.30pm) Songs in the Barbershop style. Tickets £8 incl. refreshment. Under 16s free. For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton Contact information: Bookings 01724 734285 |
April 2012 |
Songs of FarewellSt. James's Church, Louth (Sunday 1 April at 7.30pm) A performance by Louth Choral Society of works by Michael Tippett and Charles Hubert Parry. Conducted by Martin Pickering and accompanied by Antony Pinel on the organ. For more information see www.louthchoral.co.uk Contact information: To reserve tickets, telephone 01507 463410 |
Concert by the Ludensian SingersSt Peter & St Paul Church, Tetney (Friday 27 April, 7.30pm (please check when booking)) Concert by the Ludensian Singers. Admission charge of £6 will include light refreshments For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/tetney Contact information: For enquiries please call the Rev. C. Woadden on 01472 824082 or Hazel Hyde on 01472 812358. |
Faure Requiem and Karl Jenkins Gloria performed by the Choir of the Liedertafel and Lincoln Choral SocietyLincoln Cathedral (Saturday 28 April, 7.30pm ) Gabriel Faure composed his Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48 between 1887 and 1890. It is sung in Latin to repose the soul. Gloria is a large-scale festival piece. Soloists will be Rachael Cox (soprano) and Nick Epton (bass). For more information see www.lincoln-choral-society.org |
Gosberton Flower & Craft FestivalSt Peter & St Paul's Church, Westhorpe Road, Gosberton, PE11 4EW (Saturday 28 April to Monday 7 May, 10am to 5pm every day except the last day when we close at 4pm.) Our annual Flower & Craft Festival this year has the theme '60 Glorious Years'. It includes: craft stalls, a wonderful cake stall, music & fantastic refreshments in the Church Hall (ploughmans, soup, sandwiches, desserts, cakes, cream teas). For more information see www.gosberton.org Contact information: Debbie Reynolds 01775 841585 or email |
Flower FestivalAll Saints Church, Moulton, Spalding (Saturday 28 April to Monday 7 May, 10am - 6pm daily) Theme: My favourite poem. Refreshments and gifts available. Tower tours. Songs of Praise Sunday 6 May 6.30pm. Contact information: Brian Smith 01406 370805 Coach bookings for meals: contact Pam Stanley 01406 371201 |
Flower Festival and Art ExhibitionSt Laurence Church, Surfleet (Saturday 28 April to Monday 7 May, 10am-5pm) Beautiful flower arrangements, art exhibition, cafe serving hot meals. Various stalls including homemade cakes and marmalade, crafts, plants and tombola. Theme: 'Sixty Glorious Years'. For more information see www.glengroup.org.uk Contact information: Mary Sharrocks 01775 680746 |
Lydian Choir ConcertAll Saints, Winterton (Sunday 29 April, 7.30pm) Tickets £8 incl. refreshment. Under 16s free. For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton Contact information: Bookings 01724 734285 |
May 2012 |
Flower FestivalThe Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding (Friday 4 May 2012 - Wednesday 9 May, 10am till 6pm) Theme: There's Something About Mary. Refreshments and gifts, opportunity to climb the tower. Visiting Preacher at 11am Holy Communion is Canon Robin Whitehead. Meals for groups by arrangement, please see our website for more details. For more information see www.stmaryandstnicolas.org.uk |
Summer Flower FestivalSt. Peter's Church, Holton-le-Clay (May 5, 6 and 7, 11am-5pm) Theme: A Postcard........from? Refreshments are available in Church Hall daily |
Open Churches Festival, Afternoon TeaSt. Martins Church, South Willingham (Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May 2012, 2pm - 4.30pm) Homemade afternoon tea served in church, selection of sandwiches, scones and jams, biscuits and cakes, freshley brewed tea, coffee available and squash. Adults £5, children under 8 £2.50. Produce Stall. Contact information: For more information call 01507 313623, or 01507 313737 |
The Victorian Farmer's Year in Song.St Peter & St Paul Church - Wigtoft. (Saturday 12 May, 7.30pm.) The Victorian Farmer's Year in Song presented by John Kirkpatrick. Winner of 'Musician of the Year' award at the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Tickets £8.00 in advance £9.00 at the door. 01205 460208. Contact information: Myrtle Holliday 01205 460208. |
Scunthorpe Concert BandAll Saints, Winterton (Friday 25th May 2012 at 7.30pm) Tickets £8 incl. refreshment. Under 16s free. For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton Contact information: Bookings 01724 734285 |
Horncastle Regency FestivalSomersby Church (May 25, from 2pm) A Regency Costumed picnic and tea at Somersby Rectory in aid of Somersby Chrurch For more information see www.regencybydesign.co.uk Contact information: 01507 524082 |
June 2012 |
Wilsford Summer ConcertsSt Mary's Wilsford (Friday June 8, 7.30pm (Wesley Singers), Friday July 13, 7.30pm (Fenland Consort), Friday September 14, 7.30pm (Sleaford Vintage Brass)) Concerts to raise money for getting water to, and toilet in, the church building. Parking and toilet in 'The Plough' by kind permission of the landlord. Interval drinks may be obtained from there also. Concerts free, donations appreciated. Contact information: Mrs Betty Groves 01400 230927 |
All Saints Winterton Annual Garden Party14 King St, Winterton by kind permission of Dr Walshaw (Saturday 16 June, 2pm) Free entry. For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton |
